Download or read book Strung Out written by Erin Khar and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a story she needed to tell; and the rest of the country needs to listen.” — New York Times Book Review “This vital memoir will change how we look at the opioid crisis and how the media talks about it. A deeply moving and emotional read, STRUNG OUT challenges our preconceived ideas of what addiction looks like.” —Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of Maid In this deeply personal and illuminating memoir about her fifteen-year struggle with heroin, Khar sheds profound light on the opioid crisis and gives a voice to the over two million people in America currently battling with this addiction. Growing up in LA, Erin Khar hid behind a picture-perfect childhood filled with excellent grades, a popular group of friends and horseback riding. After first experimenting with her grandmother’s expired painkillers, Khar started using heroin when she was thirteen. The drug allowed her to escape from pressures to be perfect and suppress all the heavy feelings she couldn’t understand. This fiercely honest memoir explores how heroin shaped every aspect of her life for the next fifteen years and details the various lies she told herself, and others, about her drug use. With enormous heart and wisdom, she shows how the shame and stigma surrounding addiction, which fuels denial and deceit, is so often what keeps addicts from getting help. There is no one path to recovery, and for Khar, it was in motherhood that she found the inner strength and self-forgiveness to quit heroin and fight for her life. Strung Out is a life-affirming story of resilience while also a gripping investigation into the psychology of addiction and why people turn to opioids in the first place.

Download or read book An Old Cold Grave written by Iona Whishaw and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third book in the popular Lane Winslow mystery series by an author the Globe and Mail has called a “writer to watch.” It’s early spring of 1947 in idyllic King’s Cove, and the Hughes ladies, mère et filles, are gardening and sorting through the jars of food that have been put up for the winter. But while cleaning up after the roof of their root cellar has caved in slightly, they are horrified to discover a small skeletal hand embedded in the mess. Panicked, they call Lane Winslow, the ex-British secret service agent, and, not without some misgivings about the state of their tense relationship, Lane calls Inspector Darling. Before long the police crew discover the body of a young child buried almost 40 years before. Who is the child, and why has it not been buried in the local cemetery? Inspector Darling, already busy dealing with a teenage girl who has gone on a destructive rampage at a local mill, asks Lane for help in unearthing the long-forgotten secrets of the early life of the tiny town, and the identity of the long-forgotten child. This delightful new historical mystery series will appeal to fans of Maisie Dobbs and Bess Crawford.

Download or read book By Blood Sworn written by Janice Jones and published by Amberjack Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Dagger, Alex Stone hunted down supernatural threats on covert ops team, Night Command. After the capture of a particularly bad-ass vampire, Tristan Ambrose, Alex gets out of the game. In the years following her departure, Alex started a hot new clothing line and moved on with her life. She was happy pretending the supernatural didn’t exist, but, with Tristan’s escape, she’s pulled back into the game. Alex is hired to continue guarding the very tempting body of Jason Stavros—up-and-coming vampire politico—alongside her new team, The Trackers. Stavros is scheduled to head to an international conference of the supernatural community in Bucharest, and Alex and her new team must keep him safe while investigating new threats, and ghosts from the past. When the conference is interrupted by betrayal and sabotage, Alex must pull her weakened team together to bring the saboteurs to justice—and get some well-deserved revenge. Suddenly, she’s not just back in the game, she’s all in. By Blood Sworn is the thrilling, psychological, and sexy sequel to In Her Blood, the first book in The Dagger Chronicles series by Janice Jones.

Download or read book Passions in Death written by J. D. Robb and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homicide Detective Eve Dallas hunts a killer who turns a wedding party into a murder scene in the next novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author, J.D. Robb, Passions in Death. On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas and her husband, Roarke, speed through the streets of Manhattan to the Down and Dirty club, where a joyful, boisterous pre-wedding girls’ night out has turned into a murder scene. One of the brides lies in a pool of blood, garroted in a private room where she was preparing a surprise for her fiancée—two scrimped and saved-for tickets to Hawaii. Despite the dozens of people present, useful witnesses are hard to come by. It all brings back some bad memories for Eve who once suffered an assault in the very same room—but she’d been able to fight back and survive. She’d gotten justice. And now she needs to provide some for poor young Erin. Eve knows that the level of violence and the apparent premeditation involved suggest a volatile mix of hidden, heated passion and ice-cold calculation. This is a crime that can be countered only by hard detective work and relentless dedication—and Eve will not stop until she finds the killer who destroyed this couple’s dreams before the honeymoon even began...

Download or read book Pemberley by the Sea written by Abigail Reynolds and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also published as The Man Who Loved Pride & Prejudice A modern love story with a Jane Austen twist... Marine biologist Cassie Boulton likes her coffee with cream and her literature with happy endings. Her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice, but Cassie has no patience when a modern-day Mr. Darcy appears in her lab. Silent and aloof, Calder Westing III doesn't seem to offer anything but a famous family name. But there is more to Calder than meets the eye, and he can't get enough of Cassie Boulton. Especially after one passionate night by the sea. But Cassie keeps her distance. Frustrated by Cassie's evasions, Calder tells her about his feelings the only way she'll let him—by rewriting her favorite book, with the two of them in the roles of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. It's up to Cassie to supply the ending... Praise for Pemberley by the Sea: "Romance fans will be carried along by the smoldering heat between Cassie and Calder." —Booklist "As enjoyable and sensual as any of Reynolds's novels." —Library Journal "In terms of Jane Austen spin offs and redos, this is one of the best... a clear testament to Reynolds' talent as a writer." —Savvy Verse & Wit

Download or read book A Good Demon Is Hard to Find written by Kate Moseman and published by Fortunella Press. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes, a date from hell is just what you need... When Erin thoughtlessly lays a curse on Mark, her cheating ex-husband, she doesn’t expect a well-dressed Great Earl of Hell to show up in her kitchen to fulfill the curse (and make damn good coffee while he’s at it). Andromalius specializes in wickedness and revenge. He’s ready, willing, and able to rain down hell on Erin’s ex—but when Mark announces a hasty new marriage, Erin needs more than just revenge. She needs a date to the wedding. For fans of paranormal romance, paranormal romantic comedy, cozy fantasy, urban fantasy, magic, witches, demons, friendship, animal familiars, and love! Includes a brand-new bonus epilogue!

Download or read book Mysteries Under the X mas Tree written by P.D. Workman and published by pd workman. This book was released on 2024-10-31 with total page 1152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 🎁 A Grab Bag of Gifts: Kickstart Your Reading Journey with P.D. Workman! 🎁 This holiday season, indulge in a literary feast with 5 FREE First-in-Series Books from USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman! Whether you’re a fan of gripping mysteries, thrilling suspense, or the supernatural, this exclusive boxed set is your ticket to new adventures and unforgettable characters. ✨ Discover the Series: Auntie Clem's Bakery Cozy Mysteries - Dive into the quaint world of Auntie Clem’s bakery where every cupcake has a secret and every mystery is as sweet as frosting! Join our amateur sleuth as she unravels deliciously puzzling crimes. Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator - Join Reg Rawlins, a charming con artist turned psychic investigator, as she navigates the enchanting town of Black Sands, unraveling supernatural mysteries with the help of a stunning warlock and her adorable psychic cat. Packed with humor, heart, and suspense. Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI) - Step into the shoes of private investigator Zachary Goldman as he tackles gritty cases that challenge his wits and test his resolve. Experience the pulse-pounding excitement of true detective work! Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers - Delve into the fast-paced world of medicine gone awry with Kenzie Kirsch’s compelling medical thrillers. With high stakes and shocking twists, these stories will keep you at the edge of your seat! Parks Pat Mysteries (Police Procedural) - Join Detective Parks Pat on gripping investigations that peel back layers of crime in a realistic police procedural setting. Engage in intricate plots filled with suspense and intrigue! P.D. Workman has earned accolades for her authentic storytelling, rich character development, and sensitive portrayal of serious social themes—ensuring each book not only entertains but also provokes thought. 🎉 This holiday season, unwrap thrilling mysteries and captivating characters waiting to be discovered! Don’t miss out on this chance to explore five distinct series from one of Canada’s most prolific authors. 👉 Click "Buy Now" to grab your FREE boxed set today and embark on an unforgettable reading journey! Perfect for cozy nights by the fire or gifting to loved ones who crave great stories! Get ready to dive in—your next favorite series awaits! 📚✨

Download or read book Auntie Clem s Bakery 13 15 written by P.D. Workman and published by pd workman. This book was released on 1901 with total page 857 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling Author, P.D. Workman! Sink your teeth into these sweet mysteries! Erin Price is a baker, not a sleuth. It’s really not her fault that mysteries keep landing in her lap while she’s trying to run Auntie Clem’s Bakery and make a living from baking gluten-free and specialty goods. Sink your teeth into these sweet mysteries! 13 Cold as Ice Cream 14 Changing Fortune Cookies 15 Hot on the Trail Mix This set includes: 13 Cold as Ice Cream It’s a CO2 cook-off! Chef Kirschoff and Vic’s friends from the Alaskan cruise are back for a carbonation contest, with Erin and Vic acting as two of the judges. It’s fizzy, it’s fun, what could possibly go wrong? 14 Changing Fortune Cookies The baker turned sleuth is hard at work once more, trying to run her business while at the same time tracking down a missing boy. Is he missing by his own choice, as the police suggest, or has he been kidnapped and held against his will? 15 Hot on the Trail Mix When Vic and Willie discover human remains in a cave they are exploring, the shock waves are felt throughout Bald Eagle Falls. When Willie falls under suspicion, Erin has to do more than just make her awesome new granola bars and trail mix. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book is everything I expect of Ms. Workman. The characters are well developed and believable, the plot is deliciously twisty, and the writing exceptional. Like baking mysteries? Cats, dogs, and other pets? Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling Author P.D. Workman brings readers to small town Bald Eagle Falls for culinary cozy mysteries to be solved by gluten-free baker Erin Price and her friends. Have your gluten-free cake and eat it too. Dig into this sweet treat now!

Download or read book The Second Death of Daedalus Mole written by Niall Slater and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daedalus Mole wants to make the best of a bad situation. The plan: fly his unwanted passenger, Erin, to her destination, squeeze her for every last penny, then immediately find refuge in the nearest pub. Unfortunately, when the galaxy is on the verge of economic collapse and your passenger has a bounty the size of a planet on her head, there’s only so much another drink can do to help. Daedalus soon finds himself playing babysitter to someone stronger, angrier and far more dangerous than he is. On top of that: the booze is running out, his ship’s AI won’t stop trying to kill him, and he’s having to pretend very hard that he hasn’t started hearing voices in his head.

Download or read book The Freedom Writers Diary 20th Anniversary Edition written by The Freedom Writers and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-04-24 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The twentieth anniversary edition of the classic story of an incredible group of students and the teacher who inspired them, featuring updates on the students’ lives, new journal entries, and an introduction by Erin Gruwell Now a public television documentary, Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart In 1994, an idealistic first-year teacher in Long Beach, California, named Erin Gruwell confronted a room of “unteachable, at-risk” students. She had intercepted a note with an ugly racial caricature and angrily declared that this was precisely the sort of thing that led to the Holocaust. She was met by uncomprehending looks—none of her students had heard of one of the defining moments of the twentieth century. So she rebooted her entire curriculum, using treasured books such as Anne Frank’s diary as her guide to combat intolerance and misunderstanding. Her students began recording their thoughts and feelings in their own diaries, eventually dubbing themselves the “Freedom Writers.” Consisting of powerful entries from the students’ diaries and narrative text by Erin Gruwell, The Freedom Writers Diary is an unforgettable story of how hard work, courage, and determination changed the lives of a teacher and her students. In the two decades since its original publication, the book has sold more than one million copies and inspired a major motion picture Freedom Writers. And now, with this twentieth-anniversary edition, readers are brought up to date on the lives of the Freedom Writers, as they blend indispensable takes on social issues with uplifting stories of attending college—and watch their own children follow in their footsteps. The Freedom Writers Diary remains a vital read for anyone who believes in second chances.

Download or read book Remain Silent written by Robyn Gigl and published by CMC Verve. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ** 'A groundbreaking series poised to become a definitive one' - New York Times ** Fans of The Good Wife and Anatomy of a Scandal will devour this edgy page-turner, as a Jersey Shore murder puts Erin McCabe's own freedom in the crosshairs... Erin McCabe's years as a criminal defense attorney have prepared her for almost anything, except being on the opposite side of the interrogation table. A new client-a successful financial adviser-was found stabbed to death on the beach near his palatial Jersey Shore home. The time of death is estimated to be during Erin's one and only consultation with him, during which he revealed that he was secretly transgender. As the last person to see him alive, Erin's now the prime suspect. If the evidence were simply circumstantial, Erin is sure she and her law partner, Duane Swisher, could prevail. But there are entanglements that can't be easily explained, and connections to powerful unscrupulous politicians who hold a lot of grudges. While the investigation unfolds, Erin and Duane are called on to represent a mother charged with abducting her child-a hot-button case that has both private and public implications for Erin. As she battles one prosecutor who wants to see her charged with murder, and another determined to send her to jail for refusing to divulge her client's location, Erin also faces a devastating family tragedy. With her career and her relationship on the line, and her life being targeted by a desperate nemesis, there has never been more at stake-or fewer places to turn... The third instalment of Joseph Hansen Award-winning Robyn Gigl's 'ground-breaking' (New York Times) legal thriller series featuring ripped-from-the-headlines plots and a singular protagonist who, like the author herself, is a transgender lawyer. 'Trans attorney Erin McCabe, the star of Gigl's terrific New Jersey-based legal thrillers, finds herself in the crosshairs of suspicion for the murder of a politically connected financier... When Erin does end up behind bars, we see just how kick-ass a woman she is' - CrimeReads 'Gripping... Gigl brings authenticity and depth to her characters, gracefully presenting LGBTQ issues to a mainstream audience via a satisfying mystery plot. This series deserves a long life' - Publishers Weekly

Download or read book You Have Gone Too Far written by Carlene O'Connor and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the haunting, moody prose of Tana French and the compulsive storytelling of Dervla McTiernan or Ann Cleeves, bestselling author Carlene O’Connor lures readers to a remote village on Ireland’s southwest coast, where winding windswept roads open to spectacular views of rugged cliffs against immense, lonely beaches . . . and some fear a mysterious cult could be connected to the disappearance of a young pregnant woman. After two pregnant women in Dingle who have never met each receive a chilling email warning them that they’re in grave danger, the two decide to meet each other to figure out what is going on. But when one of the mothers, Shauna, a deaf woman, arrives at their meeting place at the village Spring Festival, she fears a trap and hurries off to meet the couple who plan to adopt her baby. Meanwhile, Dimpna Wilde has her hands full with lambing season and keeping track of her father, so she’s grateful for the help of a well-meaning ten-year-old boy, Dylan, at the veterinary clinic. But when the lad goes missing after going into a bog on a dare with two other boys to search for a “monster,” she is desperate to help find him. After the adoptive couple are discovered tied up in their home, telling a terrifying story of a deaf pregnant woman being abducted by a man wearing a butterfly mask, Detective Inspector Cormac O’Brien and Detective Sergeant Barbara Neely fear a repeat of a disturbing case from twenty years earlier, when a charismatic leader calling himself the Shepherd, lured poor pregnant girls into his enigmatic cult. Though allegations of baby smuggling were never proven, he’d been put away on other charges. But then they learn that the Shepherd has recently been released from prison. Trapped in a cold, dark room with a frightened boy, Shauna fears for their lives as well as that of her unborn baby. If she has any chance of getting out and away from the Moth Man, as she calls her abductor, she’ll have to figure out the truth behind who she really is and how that connects to the ordeal she finds herself in now. But time is running out and her baby will be born soon . . .

Download or read book Auntie Clem s Bakery 1 18 written by P.D. Workman and published by pd workman. This book was released on with total page 3054 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THESE SWEET MYSTERIES! Here’s what readers are saying about the series: “I just wanted you to know how much I adore this series. I can’t wait for the next one to come out! I told my boyfriend that this series is my ‘Game of Thrones’ and I don’t even know how to deal with my life while I wait for the next one!” – Happy Reader “It’s a wonderful start and the cast of characters bodes well for future books.” – Mystery Lover “Delicious gluten-free baking, secrets and suspense – what’s not to love?!” – Cozy Mystery Fan Don’t miss out on this sweet deal — grab your copy of the Auntie Clem’s Bakery Mystery Series today and start solving mysteries with Erin Price and her furry friends! WHAT YOU GET: Eighteen full-length cozy mystery novels featuring gluten-free baker Erin Price and her friends in Bald Eagle Falls Gluten-Free Murder Dairy-Free Death Allergen-Free Assignation Stirring Up Murder Brewing Death Coup de Glace Sour Cherry Turnover Apple-achian Treasure Vegan Baked Alaska Muffins Masks Murder Tai Chi and Chai Tea Santa Shortbread Cold as Ice Cream Changing Fortune Cookies Hot on the Trail Mix A Fateful Plateful Cut Out Cookie On the Slab Pie Bonus: You also get two holiday shorts, Witch-Free Halloween and Dog-Free Dinner Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, culinary cozies, and pet lovers Award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author P.D. Workman delivers charming characters and suspenseful plots Get lost in the small town charm of Bald Eagle Falls and solve mysteries with Erin Price and her friends Click to order your copy of the Auntie Clem’s Bakery Mystery Series bundle today and start solving sweet mysteries with Erin Price and her furry friends!

Download or read book Survivor s Guilt written by Robyn Gigl and published by An Erin McCabe Legal Thriller. This book was released on 2023-03-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A groundbreaking series...razor-sharp, compulsively readable courtroom scenes." - The New York Times Book Review "Another barrier-breaking thriller from a voice missing too long from the mystery chorus." - The Los Angeles Times Book Review The New York Times Best Mystery Novel in a Series 2022 The Los Angeles Times Best Crime Novels Winter 2022 LAMBDA Literary Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Literature CrimeReads Most Anticipated and Best Crime Fiction Of 2022 SheReads Best Mystery Books Coming in 2022 Perfect for fans of Laura Griffin and Lisa Unger, Attorney and LGBTQ+ activist Robyn Gigl tackles the complexities of gender, power, public perception, and human trafficking with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot in this powerful legal thriller featuring a transgender attorney at its center. At first, the death of millionaire businessman Charles Parsons seems like a straightforward suicide. There's no sign of forced entry or struggle in his lavish New Jersey mansion--just a single gunshot wound from his own weapon. But days later, a different story emerges. Computer techs pick up a voice recording that incriminates Parsons' adoptive daughter, Ann, who duly confesses and pleads guilty. Erin McCabe has little interest in reviewing such a slam-dunk case--even after she learns that Ann, like herself, is a trans woman. Yet despite their misgivings, Erin and her law partner, Duane Swisher, ultimately can't ignore the pieces that don't fit. As their investigation deepens, they convince Ann to withdraw her guilty plea. But Ann clearly knows more than she's willing to share, even if it means a life sentence. Who is she protecting, and why? Fighting against time and a prosecutor hell-bent on notching another conviction, Erin and Swish work tirelessly to clear Ann's name. But despite Parsons' former associates' determination to keep his--and their own--illegal activities buried, a horrifying truth emerges--a web of human exploitation, greed, and murder. Soon, a quest to see justice served becomes a desperate struggle to survive . . .

Download or read book Pride and Porters written by Charlotte Greene and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Erin and Jen Bennet, growing up in craft-beer-obsessed Colorado made opening Bennet Sisters Brewing their only dream. Their beer is popular, but like any small business, their brewery is never far from closing forever. When Boston brewer Charlie Betters and his friend Darcy Fitzwilliam ask for their help, the Bennet sisters are happy for the attractive distractions. Life, after all, is more than making beer. Still, while Charlie and Jen seem to be made for each other, Darcy’s pretentiousness and her cruel remarks make a bad first impression. Despite this, and almost against her will, Erin finds herself attracted to Darcy, but events out of their control result in a misunderstanding that might ruin the chances for love for both couples.

Download or read book Evidence of Desire written by Lexi Blake and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fast-paced contemporary romance that sizzles from the New York Times bestselling author of Order of Protection where passion for the law isn't the only thing heating up the courtroom. Isla Shayne knows she's in over her head. As former all-star linebacker Trey Adams's personal lawyer, she's used to handling his business dealings and private financial matters, not murder charges. She needs to find an experienced criminal attorney who speaks her client's language. David Cormack of Garrison, Cormack and Lawless is exactly what she needs in the courtroom--and the only man she wants in the bedroom. For David, taking on the Adams case means diving back into a world he thought he'd left behind and colliding head on with tragic possibilities he's in no mood to face. There's a reason professional football is in his past and no matter how close Isla gets to the truth he intends to leave it there. But long days working on the case together lead to hot nights in each other's arms. As their feelings grow, the case takes a deadly twist that could change the game between the two lovers forever.

Download or read book Fate of Souls written by Karen Wiesner and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Erin Shanley, a hospice nurse, turns amateur sleuth when she realizes that some of her patients are being swindled out of their life savings by the new "psychic" fortunetellers in Briar's Point. She confides in her neighbor, Detective Tyler Shaw, whom she grew up alongside and considers her best friend. Tough guy Ty has been in love with Erin since their disastrous first attempt at a romantic relationship when they were teenagers. Erin has been skittish about love since she discovered her father was cheating on her mother--and Ty is so much like her father. How can she risk loving a reckless, restless adventurer when her mother's loyalty to a man like that brought her so much pain? But when Erin's bumbling sleuthing attempts arouse someone's wrath, she realizes her heart isn't the only thing in danger.