-Titulo Original : Shield Of Winter (psy-changeling Novel, A)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The “amazing [Psy/Changeling] series” (USA Today) continues from the equally “amazing storyteller” (Smexy Books)-New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh Assassin. Soldier. Arrow. That is who Vasic is, who he will always be. His soul drenched in blood, his conscience heavy with the weight of all he’s done, he exists in the shadows, far from the hope his people can almost touch-if only they do not first drown in the murderous insanity of a lethal contagion. To stop the wave of death, Vasic must complete the simplest and most difficult mission of his life. For if the Psy race is to survive, the empaths must wake…Having rebuilt her life after medical “treatment” that violated her mind and sought to suffocate her abilities, Ivy should have run from the black-clad Arrow with eyes of winter frost. But Ivy Jane has never done what she should. Now, she’ll fight for her people, and for this Arrow who stands as her living shield, yet believes he is beyond redemption. But as the world turns to screaming crimson, even Ivy’s fierce will may not be enough to save Vasic from the cold darkness…INCLUDES DELETED SCENES Review Praise for Nalini Singh and her Psy/Changeling series“A sensual, dangerous adventure not to be missed.”-Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Nalini is brilliant.”-USA Today “This series is so original and so different.”-Dark Faerie Tales“I don’t think there is a single paranormal series as well-planned, well-written, and downright fantabulous as Ms. Singh’s Psy-Changeling series.”-All About Romance “Wow. Breathtaking...Filled with smoldering heat, epic romance, and awesome action, it’s everything I wanted and then some.”-Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author“A standout series among the paranormal romance on the market today.”-Fresh Fiction“I commend Nalini Singh for writing a completely unique and utterly mesmerizing series.”-Simply Romance Reviews About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. She also loves chatting to readers. You can find her on Twitter (@nalinisingh) and ( /authornalinisingh), and via her website: nalinisingh Nalinis Newsletter: Goes out monthly and includes exclusives for subscribers, including free short stories, sneak peeks, deleted scenes and more. To join, just copy and paste this into your address bar and fill in your name and email address: mad.ly/signups/59681/joinQuestions or comments? Email, Tweet, or Nalini at any time! Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected proof***Copyright © 2014 by Nalini SinghThere was nothing left of the man he’d been.Vasic stared through the glass wall in front of him as the computronic gauntlet biologically fused to his left forearm hummed near silently in the diagnostic mode he’d initiated. Sleek black, the new invention remained relatively unstable, despite the constant and ongoing refinement by the medics and techs, but Vasic wasn’t concerned about his life.He hadn’t been concerned about anything for a long time. At first it had been his conditioning under Silence that kept him cold, his emotions on ice. Now, as the world navigated the first days of a new year, he was beyond Silence and into a numbness so vast, it was an endless grayness.The only reason he kept waking up in the morning was for the others, the ones in the squad who still had some hope of a normal life. It was far too late for him, his hands permanently stained with blood from the countless lives he’d taken in pursuit of a mandate that had proven false in a very ugly way.“What is it?” he said to the man clad in a black combat uniform who’d just entered the common area of Arrow Central Command. None of them were sociable, yet they maintained this space, having learned through bitter experience that even an Arrow cou...

-Titulo Original : Angels Flight A Guild Hunter Collection (a Guild Hunter Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Warrior angels, vampire hunters, and angels gone bad heat up this altogether sizzling paranormal alternate universe. This anthology of novellas features Angels Wolf, Angels Judgement, Angels Pawn, and the never-before-published Angels Dance. From the Back Cover ANGELS FLIGHTIn Angels Wolf a vampire becomes fascinated with the seductive angel who rules Louisiana. But all is not what it appears to be in her court.In Angels Judgment a hunter must track one of her own gone bad, while surviving the deadly tests placed in her way by the archangels themselves. Unexpected backup comes from a stranger who might just be the most lethal threat of all...Plus FIRST TIME IN PRINTIn Angels Pawn a vampire hunter faces off against two rival factions and the angel manipulating them both, and a vampire whose help is not entirely selfless...And NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHEDIn Angels Dance an angel trapped in the mountain stronghold of the Refuge finds herself under siege by a warrior angel from a martial court. About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. She also loves chatting to readers. You can find her on Twitter (@nalinisingh) and ( /authornalinisingh), and via her website: nalinisingh Nalinis Newsletter: Goes out monthly and includes exclusives for subscribers, including free short stories, sneak peeks, deleted scenes and more. To join, just copy and paste this into your address bar and fill in your name and email address: mad.ly/signups/59681/joinQuestions or comments? Email, Tweet, or Nalini at any time...

-Titulo Original : Captive Prince (The Captive Prince Trilogy)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Damen es un héroe guerrero para su pueblo y el legítimo heredero del trono de Akielos. Pero cuando su medio hermano toma el poder, Damen es capturado, despojado de su identidad y enviado a servir al príncipe de una nación enemiga como esclavo de placer. Hermoso, manipulador y mortal, su nuevo maestro, el príncipe Laurent, personifica lo peor de la corte en Vere. Pero en la red política letal de la corte de Veretian, nada es lo que parece, y cuando Damen se ve envuelto en una lucha por el trono, debe trabajar junto con Laurent para sobrevivir y salvar a su país. Para Damen, solo hay una regla: nunca, nunca revelar su verdadera identidad. Porque el único hombre que Damen necesita es el único hombre que tiene más razones para odiarlo que cualquier otra persona.....

-Titulo Original : Book Lovers-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: “One of my favorite authors.”-Colleen HooverNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily Today Parade Marie Claire Bustle PopSugar Katie Couric Media Book Bub SheReads Medium The Washington Post and more!An insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation. One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didnt see coming... Nora Stephens life is books-she’s read them all-and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away-with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute. If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again-in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow-what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves. Review [Book Lovers] is multilayered and the characters familial challenges are complex. By both playing to and overtly subverting romance tropes and archetypes like the high-powered big city woman who neglects her family and the life-affirming power of small-town life, this novel delivers an insightful comedic meditation on love, family and going your own way.-NPR“If Emily Henry makes herself laugh at the characters dialogue in her own books, its understandable. She is a master at witty repartee….Its a safe bet that viewers would enjoy seeing Henrys characters come to life on screen.-Associated Press[P]erfect-for-summer rom com.-Parade“Brimming with swoon-worthy moments, hilarious banter, and lovable characters…”-Womens World“[A] fun and flirty romance”-Cosmo“One of my favorite authors.”-Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Book Lovers is a rom-com lovers dream of a book. It is razor-sharp and modern, featuring a fierce heroine who does not apologize for her ambition and heartfelt discussions of grief. Readers know that Emily Henry never fails to deliver great banter and a romance to swoon over but this may just be her best yet. A breath of fresh air.” -Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising“I would follow Emily Henry anywhere. A small town, a literary enterprise, a bookstore to rescue, and sex in moonlit streams? Yes, please! Book Lovers is sexy, funny, and smart. Another perfectly satisfying read from the unstoppable Emily Henry.” -Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of All Adults HereEmily Henrys books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet. The prose is effortless, the characters charming. The only downside is reaching the end. -V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueCharming, earnest, and clever, Book Lovers is Schitts Creek for book nerds. A total delight for anyone whos ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry.” -Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last StopYou KNOW I love a book-and a writer-when I bust out my trusty ballpoint and absolutely maul the pages...and thats exactly what I just did to the divine Emily Henry. I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. I’m ...

-Titulo Original : Book Lovers-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: “One of my favorite authors.”-Colleen HooverNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Oprah Daily Today Parade Marie Claire Bustle PopSugar Katie Couric Media Book Bub SheReads Medium The Washington Post and more!An insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation. One summer. Two rivals. A plot twist they didnt see coming... Nora Stephens life is books-she’s read them all-and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are her clients, for whom she lands enormous deals as a cutthroat literary agent, and her beloved little sister Libby. Which is why she agrees to go to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina for the month of August when Libby begs her for a sisters’ trip away-with visions of a small town transformation for Nora, who she’s convinced needs to become the heroine in her own story. But instead of picnics in meadows, or run-ins with a handsome country doctor or bulging-forearmed bartender, Nora keeps bumping into Charlie Lastra, a bookish brooding editor from back in the city. It would be a meet-cute if not for the fact that they’ve met many times and it’s never been cute. If Nora knows she’s not an ideal heroine, Charlie knows he’s nobody’s hero, but as they are thrown together again and again-in a series of coincidences no editor worth their salt would allow-what they discover might just unravel the carefully crafted stories they’ve written about themselves. Review [Book Lovers] is multilayered and the characters familial challenges are complex. By both playing to and overtly subverting romance tropes and archetypes like the high-powered big city woman who neglects her family and the life-affirming power of small-town life, this novel delivers an insightful comedic meditation on love, family and going your own way.-NPR[P]erfect-for-summer rom com.-Parade“Brimming with swoon-worthy moments, hilarious banter, and lovable characters…”-Womens World“[A] fun and flirty romance”-Cosmo“One of my favorite authors.”-Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Book Lovers is a rom-com lovers dream of a book. It is razor-sharp and modern, featuring a fierce heroine who does not apologize for her ambition and heartfelt discussions of grief. Readers know that Emily Henry never fails to deliver great banter and a romance to swoon over but this may just be her best yet. A breath of fresh air.” -Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Malibu Rising“I would follow Emily Henry anywhere. A small town, a literary enterprise, a bookstore to rescue, and sex in moonlit streams? Yes, please! Book Lovers is sexy, funny, and smart. Another perfectly satisfying read from the unstoppable Emily Henry.” -Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of All Adults HereEmily Henrys books are a gift, the perfect balance between steamy and sweet. The prose is effortless, the characters charming. The only downside is reaching the end. -V.E. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author The Invisible Life of Addie LaRueCharming, earnest, and clever, Book Lovers is Schitts Creek for book nerds. A total delight for anyone whos ever secretly rooted for the career girl in a Hallmark movie. Nobody does it quite like Emily Henry.” -Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of One Last StopYou KNOW I love a book-and a writer-when I bust out my trusty ballpoint and absolutely maul the pages...and thats exactly what I just did to the divine Emily Henry. I could not devour Book Lovers fast enough. Emily Henry is pure delight. I’m utterly enchanted by her wry, self-aware sense of humor, the relish that she brings to every cleverly crafted sentence, and her irrepressible love for love.”-Katherine Center,New York Times bestselling author of Things You Save in a Fire and How ...

-Titulo Original : Take My Hand-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: “Deeply empathetic yet unflinching in its gaze…an unforgettable exploration of responsibility and redemption.”-Celeste Ng NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY Newsweek San Francisco Chronicle Essence ! News The Nerd Daily Daily Mail Electric Literature BookBub Ms. Magazine BuzzFeed Parade Oprah Daily NBC News and more!A searing and compassionate new novel about a young Black nurse’s shocking discovery and burning quest for justice in post-segregation Alabama, from the New York Times bestselling author of Wench.Montgomery, Alabama, 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend intends to make a difference, especially in her African American community. At the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic, she hopes to help women shape their destinies, to make their own choices for their lives and bodies.But when her first week on the job takes her along a dusty country road to a worn-down one-room cabin, Civil is shocked to learn that her new patients, Erica and India, are children-just eleven and thirteen years old. Neither of the Williams sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling the family’s welfare benefits, that’s reason enough to have the girls on birth control. As Civil grapples with her role, she takes India, Erica, and their family into her heart. Until one day she arrives at their door to learn the unthinkable has happened, and nothing will ever be the same for any of them.Decades later, with her daughter grown and a long career in her wake, Dr. Civil Townsend is ready to retire, to find her peace, and to leave the past behind. But there are people and stories that refuse to be forgotten. That must not be forgotten.Because history repeats what we don’t remember.Inspired by true events and brimming with hope, Take My Hand is a stirring exploration of accountability and redemption. Review “A jewel of a book…Perkins-Valdez’s grasp of large historical themes is matched by her attention to her characters’ lives, their existence so meticulously rendered that you can smell the fetid air of the Williams’s country hovel and the scent of the girls freshly bathed and slathered with cocoa butter....Take My Hand reminds us that truly extraordinary fiction is rarely written merely to entertain...Perkins-Valdez has done a fine job of building a structure and scaffolding that will not only endure but also bear the weight of future writers yearning to bring the past to readers afresh.”-Washington Post[An] impressive historical epic. Valdezs story and characters are deeply affecting and call attention to the importance of recognizing historys dark moments.-Newsweek“Engrossing from the start….Throughout the novel, detailed descriptions command rapt attention. Between its sizable length and the immense amount of research and history poured into its more than 350 pages, Take My Hand is an excellent example of a Big Ambitious Novel by a 21st-century woman.”-The Associated Press“A searing and ultimately hopeful novel about (in)justice and the importance of learning from history.”-Ms. Magazine“An unforgettable novel about horrendous wrongs and the choice to fight back against them.-BuzzFeed“In her newest novel, Dolen Perkins-Valdez probes the many ways institutional racism and classism inflicts lasting scars, especially on young Black women-and the grace, courage, and love needed to begin to heal those wounds. Deeply empathetic yet unflinching in its gaze, Take My Hand is an unforgettable exploration of responsibility and redemption, the dangers of good intentions, and the folly of believing anyone can decide whats best for anothers life.”-Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere“Dolen Perkins-Valdez is a brilliant writer in a class all by herself. I love her voice and how she makes the past feel immediate and relevant, because it is.”-Terry McMillan, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Take My Hand is ...

-Titulo Original : When She Dreams (burning Cove, California)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Return to 1930s Burning Cove, California, the glamorous seaside playground for Hollywood stars, mobsters, spies, and a host of others who find more than they bargain for in this mysterious town. Maggie Lodge, assistant to the reclusive advice columnist known only as Dear Aunt Cornelia to her readers, hires down-but-not-quite-out private eye Sam Sage to help track down the person who is blackmailing her employer. Maggie and Sam are a mismatched pair. As far as Sam is concerned, Maggie is reckless and in over her head. She is not what he had in mind for a client, but he can’t afford to be choosy. Maggie, on the other hand, is convinced that Sam is badly in need of guidance and good advice. She does not hesitate to give him both. In spite of the verbal fireworks between them, they are fiercely attracted to each other, but each is convinced it would be a mistake to let passion take over. They are, after all, keeping secrets from each other. Sam is haunted by his past, which includes a marriage shattered by betrayal and violence. Maggie is troubled by intense and vivid dreams-dreams that she can sometimes control. There are those who want to run experiments on her and use her for their own purposes, while others think she should be committed to an asylum. When the pair discovers someone is impersonating Aunt Cornelia at a conference on psychic dreaming and a woman dies at the conference, the door is opened to a dangerous web of blackmail and murder. Secrets from the past are revealed, leaving Maggie and Sam in the path of a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to exact vengeance. Review With its perfectly executed plot, snappy dialogue, and generous dash of dry wit, this is proof positive of why Quick’s novels continue to be the platinum standard for stylish American historical romance kissed with a hint of sophisticated suspense and a dash of the supernatural.”-Booklist, starred review About the Author Amanda Quick is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author, under various pen names, of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. There are more than 35 million copies of her books in print. She is also the author of the Ladies of Lantern Street novels and the Arcane Society series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 You poisoned me. The words tumbled out in a slurred mumble, not the scream of rage Maggie Lodge intended. The drug had plunged her into a waking nightmare. The office of Dr. Emerson Oxlade, Dream Analyst, was starting to revolve. Bits and pieces of the walls and ceiling were becoming transparent. Calm yourself, Miss Smith. Oxlade spoke in stern, authoritative tones. Remember, you have extremely delicate nerves and are therefore inclined toward hysteria. It is why you came to me for therapy. I am attempting to help you. Oxlade knew her as Miss Smith because she had booked the consultation under that name. It was her long-standing habit to use a false identity when she made appointments with experts in the field of dream analysis. She had initiated the practice after she had been released from Sweet Creek Manor Psychiatric Hospital, and it had served her well. The proof of its effectiveness was that she had not resided in another asylum since leaving Sweet Creek. I did not come here for therapy, she said. I distinctly told the receptionist that I was booking a consultation. There is nothing wrong with my nerves. I am not hysterical, damn it. Im furious. But she knew she probably sounded as if she were on the edge of hysteria. She should have heeded the warning she got last week when she walked into the office for the first time. The space was drenched in invisible shadows. She had told herself the bad energy had been left behind by some of the troubled people who had come to Oxlade for help with their nightmares. Now she wondered how much of the dark stuff had been laid down by Oxlade himself. It wasnt the fi...

-Titulo Original : Shadow Fire (a Shadow Riders Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Journey deeper into the world of Chicago’s most dangerous, alluring crime family in this incendiary installment of the Shadow Riders series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Shadow Rider Elie Archambault has been called many things: domineering, brash, loyal, but most of all fast. And there’s nothing faster than choosing to marry a woman you’ve never met. All he has is a signed contract and a list of his new bride’s expectations for their arranged marriage. He’s not expecting love or some happy ever after, just a partner that knows exactly what she signed up for. He’ll be faithful because he’s a man of honor, but she’ll never have his heart.... Elie knows who he is. A privileged member of the Archambault family. A skilled rider and fighter. A man whos always had things easy for all the wrong reasons. Hes made his mistakes and lost his chance at real, true passion with his other half thanks to his own careless arrogance. Now he just wants to do his duty as a Shadow Rider and leave the past behind. But Elie has no idea that his choice is about to spark a blaze that will burn all his carefully laid plans to the ground.... About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow series and the Torpedo Ink series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Clearly I should have invested in pizzerias instead of strip joints and sex clubs. Elie Archambault paused in the act of bringing a slice of pizza dripping with cheese, salami and olives to his mouth, staring at the speaker before he burst out laughing. No one makes pizza the way Tito and his father, Benito, do. There isnt a pizzeria in the world that can top this one, right, Emme? Emmanuelle Ferraro Saldi reached over and casually grabbed the slice of pizza from his hand and took a bite, nodding to agree with him. Hey. Thats the last piece of salami and olive, Elie protested. Dario, he added, you shouldnt talk about strip joints and sex clubs in front of Emmanuelle. Dario Bosco rolled his eyes. Emme frequents strip joints and sex clubs. She knows more about what goes on in them then I do. Emmanuelle ignored the statement, making moaning noises deliberately as she ate the slice of pizza, and hastily gathered up the remaining olives that were loose on the platter. Elie shoved his shoulder into hers. Youre a demon, woman. I dont know how your husband puts up with you. He thinks shes an angel, Dario said, feigned disgust in his voice. Emmanuelle wasnt in the least bit fazed. She continued to eat the slice of pizza as if she was enjoying it immensely-which she was. Val never did have good sense that I could see, Elie said. Emme kicked him under the table. Elie laughed. We need our waitress back so we can order more pizza, but therere so many people in here, I dont think well ever see her again. Petrovs Pizzeria was packed, as it always was regardless of the day of the week. Saturday nights just happened to double the traffic. Fortunately, Benito always reserved two large booths, back in the shadows, for the Ferraro family and their bodyguards, just in case they decided to drop in. Ferraro territory started right on the edge of what some people referred to as Little Italy. Most of the land, businesses and homes were rented or leased by the Ferraro family. All were protected by them. For years it was whispered that if one went to the Ferraros with a problem, that problem would inexplicably disappear. Rumors swirled around the mysterious family, six brothers and one sister. They always wore their signature pinstriped suits and were often surrounded by bodyguards, although no one ever thought they needed them. Wealthy, arrogant and formidable, the members of the Ferraro family were known to be lethal if crossed. Now, after Emmanuelle Ferraro, the youngest a...

-Titulo Original : The Book Of Cold Cases-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A Most Anticipated Novel by PopSugar * Crime Reads * Goodreads *A true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings in this chilling new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel. In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders: Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind. Beth Greer was the perfect suspect-a rich, eccentric twenty-three-year-old woman, seen fleeing one of the crimes. But she was acquitted, and she retreated to the isolation of her mansion. Oregon, 2017. Shea Collins is a receptionist, but by night, she runs a true crime website, the Book of Cold Cases-a passion fueled by the attempted abduction she escaped as a child. When she meets Beth by chance, Shea asks her for an interview. To Shea’s surprise, Beth says yes. They meet regularly at Beth’s mansion, though Shea is never comfortable there. Items move when she’s not looking, and she could swear she’s seen a girl outside the window. The allure of learning the truth about the case from the smart, charming Beth is too much to resist, but even as they grow closer, Shea senses something isn’t right. Is she making friends with a manipulative murderer, or are there other dangers lurking in the darkness of the Greer house? Review Lovers of true crime will get a kick out of this thriller that oozes atmosphere. --Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the NightSimone St. James knows how to haunt you. The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at the top of her game,expertly weaving the past and the present to reveal a chilling tapestry of real world mystery and supernatural suspense that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime and jumping at every little sound. --Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Drowning Kind No one writes a ghost story like Simone St. James, whose uniquely spooky thrillers are as chilling as they are captivating,and The Book of Cold Cases is St. James at her best.Steeped in atmosphere and spine-tingling chills, this gripping mystery will haunt you from the very beginning. --Laura McHugh, award-winning author of Whats Done in Darkness “This modern Gothic triumph is a cross between your most bingeworthy true crime podcast and The Haunting of Hill House. It’s compulsively readable...but don’t read it at night. The hauntings in this story scared me, and I write this stuff for a living.” --Wendy Webb, author of The Keepers of Metsan Valo Prepare to lose some sleep when you dive into The Book of Cold Cases...[A] creepy thriller.--Pop Sugar You will sink into this novel faster than you would a peat bog.--Crime Reads [A] chilling paranormal thriller...St. James keeps the suspense high.--Publishers Weekly About the Author Simone St. James is the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel and The Broken Girls. She spent twenty years behind the scenes in the television business before leaving to write full-time. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Claire Lake, Oregon The Greer mansion sat high on a hill, overlooking the town and the ocean. To get to it from downtown, you had to leave the pretty shops and the creaking seaside piers and drive a road that wound upward, toward the cliffs. You passed the heart of Claire Lake, the part of town where the locals lived and the tourists didnt usually go. You passed a grid of shops and low apartment blocks, local diners and hair salons. On the outskirts of town, you passed newer developments, built between the foot of the cliffs and the flat land on the edge of the inland lake that gave the town its name. The land was too wet and rocky to keep building, so the newer developments tapered off into woods and two-lane roads. Along the west edge of the lake were ...

-Titulo Original : The No-show-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Three women who seemingly have nothing in common find that theyre involved with the same man in this smart new rom-com by Beth OLeary, bestselling author of The Flatshare. Siobhan is a quick-tempered life coach with way too much on her plate. Miranda is a tree surgeon used to being treated as just one of the guys on the job. Jane is a soft-spoken volunteer for the local charity shop with zero sense of self-worth. These three women are strangers who have only one thing in common: they’ve all been stood up on the same day, the very worst day to be stood up-Valentine’s Day. And, unbeknownst to them, they’ve all been stood up by the same man. Once theyve each forgiven him for standing them up, they are all in serious danger of falling in love with a man who may have not just one or two but three women on the go.... Is there more to him than meets the eye? Where was he on Valentine’s Day? And will they each untangle the truth before they all get their hearts broken? Review “Beth O’Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry, and ache all in the same book, and The No-Show is her most moving yet. O’Leary’s wit, charm, and heart are on full, fantastic display in this cozy, surprising, and deeply satisfying novel. I couldn’t possibly love it more.”-Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on VacationAchingly clever.-Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of I Just Havent Met You YetEven as it taps beautifully into emotions and experiences that feel so universal, The No-Show is fresh, surprising and oh-so clever. It made me laugh, brought me to tears, and kept me reading late into the night. Its the kind of book that leaves an impression on your heart. A truly special read.-Holly Miller, author of The Sight of YouSweepingly romantic, bursting with character, and so, so clever I gasped out loud. Many writers make you feel good, but OLeary also makes you think.-Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestselling author of That Night“With thoroughly likable characters-even Joseph becomes appealing-this plot-driven novel is fast-paced and engaging throughout. Full of both humorous and heart-wrenching moments, the novel is packed with the perfect mix of contradictions to keep it engaging... An expertly plotted romantic surprise about self-forgiveness and second chances.”-Kirkus ReviewsThe No-Show by Beth OLeary is a rom-com with a side of mystery.-PopSugar“The attention to detail adds depth to each character-even Joseph will win readers over-and the twisty plot keeps readers both guessing what will happen next and rooting for happy endings across the board. This is a knockout.”-Publishers Weekly, starred reviewThere are few authors who are able to capture the realities of romance and the deep impacts of trauma, let alone in the same book...As OLearys layered and enthralling story unfolds over the course of the book, she reveals her characters to be so unavoidably human its hard not to relate to them, even if youve never climbed a tree.-USA Today“Equal parts rom-com and mystery, this unexpected story about the power of second chances will have you swooning and crying.”-E! News“O‘Leary’s latest feel-good romp involves three women, each stood up by the same man on Valentine’s Day. Secrets are uncovered, relationships are tested and happiness is found in unexpected ways.” -The Washington PostThe beauty of The No-Show is in the plotting. Eventually, the question becomes not so much who will each of these women end up with (and will any of them end up with the jerk?) but how is OLeary going to tie all of this together? Nothing is what it seems....The book is built like a Jenga tower - so many pieces, and each one crucial to its structure. Its a deliciously fun read and so fun to figure out.”-The Star TribuneI love when a book completely surprises me and it’s even better when a romance catches me off guard...

-Titulo Original : Sierra Six (gray Man)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Its been years since the Gray Mans first mission, but the troubles just getting started in the latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Before he was the Gray Man, Court Gentry was Sierra Six, the junior member of a CIA action team. In their first mission they took out a terrorist leader, at a terrible price. Years have passed. The Gray Man is on a simple mission when he sees a ghost: the long-dead terrorist, but hes remarkably energetic for a dead man. A decade of time hasnt changed the Gray Man. He isnt one to leave a job unfinished or a blood debt unpaid. Review Sharp, cinematic, and packed with action-the Gray Man novels blow all other thrillers away!-Brad Thor,#1New York Times bestselling author of Black IceSo many bad guys, so little time....Over-the-top thrills. Greaney never disappoints.-Kirkus ReviewsExcellent....Greaney seamlessly adjusts focus between the timelines, jumping from one exhilarating roller-coaster ride to the other. Spy and military thriller fans will be well pleased.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Greaney hit absolute literary gold with his Gray Man series…and Sierra Six is no exception!”-Mystery & Suspense magazine About the Author Mark Greaneys research for the Gray Man novels, including Relentless, One Minute Out, Mission Critical, Agent in Place, Gunmetal Gray, Back Blast, Dead Eye, Ballistic, On Target, and The Gray Man, has taken him to more than twenty countries and trained alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics. With Marine LtCol Rip Rawlings, he wrote the New York Times bestseller Red Metal. He is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers Tom Clancy Support and Defend, Tom Clancy Full Force and Effect, Tom Clancy Commander in Chief, and Tom Clancy True Faith and Allegiance. With Tom Clancy, he coauthored Locked On, Threat Vector, and Command Authority. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Twelve Years Ago Zack Hightower and the five other men of Golf Sierra watched the scene before them as if they were merely spectators, when in fact they were the stars of the show, waiting in the wings for the play to begin. Fifty yards away from them, the ramp lowered slowly on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. A scarlet glow shot like a soft ray from inside the cabin, illuminating the tarmac, and the planes four massive turboprops spun at idle, growling in the cool night. Ground crew worked feverishly around the aircraft, moving this way and that as they readied it for its upcoming flight. The light from the cabin did not quite reach Hightower and his men on the tarmac; they remained in the dark, gazing on, interested but unconcerned. The six men were armed and armored, festooned with heavy equipment and bulky parachutes, but they endured patiently, embracing the suck of the weight on their bodies. The sixty pounds of gear strapped to each man made unnecessary movement ill-advised, so all of them knew better than to waste energy now, before their arduous evening had even begun in earnest. The ground crew in front of them did not engage with or even look at the operators in the dark. That was considered bad form, so the six men were left alone with their thoughts, gazing at the glowing rear of the hulking aircraft in front of them and waiting for their cue. All six operators wore quad-tube night vision goggles stowed in the up position on their helmets. They were also equipped with rifles, pistols, and extra ammunition, as well as fragmentation, flash bang, and thermite grenades. Theyd be dealing with extreme cold soon enough, so they wore efficient merino-wool base layers under nondescript black Gore-Tex flight suits, which were themselves under plated ceramic body armor that was housed inside load-bearing vests. Additionally, each man wore two parachutes: a main chute on his back and a reserve in front, low, ci...

-Titulo Original : The Nature Of Fragile Things-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed.Sophie Whalen is a young Irish immigrant so desperate to get out of a New York tenement that she answers a mail-order bride ad and agrees to marry a man she knows nothing about. San Francisco widower Martin Hocking proves to be as aloof as he is mesmerizingly handsome. Sophie quickly develops deep affection for Kat, Martins silent five-year-old daughter, but Martins odd behavior leaves her with the uneasy feeling that something about her newfound situation isnt right. Then one early-spring evening, a stranger at the door sets in motion a transforming chain of events. Sophie discovers hidden ties to two other women. The first, pretty and pregnant, is standing on her doorstep. The second is hundreds of miles away in the American Southwest, grieving the loss of everything she once loved. The fates of these three women intertwine on the eve of the devastating earthquake, thrusting them onto a perilous journey that will test their resiliency and resolve and, ultimately, their belief that love can overcome fear.From the acclaimed author of The Last Year of the War and As Bright as Heaven comes a gripping novel about the bonds of friendship and mother love, and the power of female solidarity. Review Praise for The Nature of Fragile Things“A terrific tale that takes us on a harrowing cable-car ride through early 20th century San Francisco, where dark secrets-like the city itself-crack wide open, forcing our world-weary heroine to confront the devastation done by the lies shes been told and by the lies shes still telling...”-Stephanie Dray, author of America’s First Daughter and The Women of Chateau Lafayette “A brilliant story of resilience and the power of female friendship.-Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie “A mysterious web of lies, love, and loss that accelerates toward the inevitable: the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906.-Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names “A riveting tale set in 1906 San Francisco. These fascinating characters hidden pasts and dark secrets collide, entwine, and explode-and thats before the earthquake hits.-Greer Macallister, author of The Magicians Lie and The Arctic Fury “In the ashes of San Franciscos greatest tragedy, one remarkable woman finds love, friendship, and the means to rebuild. Historical fiction that reads with the urgency and suspense of a thriller.”-Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Country “Driven by the unstoppable force of the three intriguing women at its heart, this is a novel to savor, and one to share with all the women in your life whom you admire.-Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young & Brave “Meissner spins an exceptional story….Unexpected and masterfully crafted twists and turns abound….Ingeniously plotted and perfectly structured, this captivates from beginning to end.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review) About the Author Susan Meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper, and an award-winning columnist. She is the award-winning author of The Last Year of the War, As Bright as Heaven, A Bridge Across the Ocean, Secrets of a Charmed Life, A Fall of Marigolds, and Stars over Sunset Boulevard, among other novels. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 INTERVIEW WITH MRS. SOPHIE HOCKING CONDUCTED BY AMBROSE LOGAN, U.S. MARSHAL CASE NUMBER 069308 Official transcript San Francisco, CA November 6, 1906 QUESTION: Thank you again for coming. Could you please state your full name, age, birth date, and the city where you were born, for the record, please? ANSWER: Sophie Whalen Hocking. August 24, 1884. Donaghadee, County Down, Ireland. Im twenty-two. QUESTION: Whalen i...

-Titulo Original : Surviving Savannah-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An atmospheric, compelling story of survival, tragedy, the enduring power of myth and memory, and the moments that change ones life. --Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Four Winds [An] enthralling and emotional tale...A story about strength and fate.--Womans World “An epic novel that explores the metal of human spirit in crisis. It is an expertly told, fascinating story that runs fathoms deep on multiple levels.”-New York Journal of Books It was called The Titanic of the South. The luxury steamship sank in 1838 with Savannahs elite on board; through time, their fates were forgotten--until the wreck was found, and now their story is finally being told in this breathtaking novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Mrs. Lewis.When Savannah history professor Everly Winthrop is asked to guest-curate a new museum collection focusing on artifacts recovered from the steamship Pulaski, shes shocked. The ship sank after a boiler explosion in 1838, and the wreckage was just discovered, 180 years later. Everly cant resist the opportunity to try to solve some of the mysteries and myths surrounding the devastating night of its sinking.Everlys research leads her to the astounding history of a family of eleven who boarded the Pulaski together, and the extraordinary stories of two women from this family: a known survivor, Augusta Longstreet, and her niece, Lilly Forsyth, who was never found, along with her child. These aristocratic women were part of Savannahs society, but when the ship exploded, each was faced with difficult and heartbreaking decisions. This is a moving and powerful exploration of what women will do to endure in the face of tragedy, the role fate plays, and the myriad ways we survive the surviving. Review Praise for Surviving Savannah Fans of Christina Baker Kline and Kate Quinn will love this beautiful, richly detailed novel about a lost bit of American maritime history. In a seamless blending of fact and fiction, Patti Callahan has created an atmospheric, compelling story of survival, tragedy, the enduring power of myth and memory, and the moments that change ones life.--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Great Alone Hidden history rises from the watery depths in all its glittering glory but also in its intimate, human detail. Meticulously researched, beautifully written, underpinned by timeless themes of personal trauma and its aftereffects, Surviving Savannah is a journey readers and book clubs will treasure.”--Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends“Gripping....bringing to life a little-known shipwreck in meticulous detail. [An] engrossing, centuries-spanning tale.”--Publishers WeeklyBoth Augusta and Lilly are women of their times, dependent on their family, especially the males, but their struggles at sea after the boiler explosion, and amid the fear and heavy loss, reveal courage and a resilience to survive that elevates them and brings on newfound strength.--Historical Novels ReviewThe stuff of which Oscar worthy movies are made, Surviving Savannah is a masterfully crafted and simply riveting read.--Midwest Book ReviewFiercely hopeful...Callahan’s expertly-drawn characters are forced to discover how to live past tragedy, and what matters most in the aftermath. This is exactly the kind of story we need right now.--Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife [A] lush, meticulously researched deep-dive into the little-known story of a historic shipwreck....Surviving Savannah is a lyrical homage to this southern city and makes a real contribution to the historical record.--Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of America’s First Daughter “Through the interwoven tales of three courageous women, Surviving Savannah grips the reader in a spellbinding novel full of mystery, tragedy, sacrifice, and resilience....Super...

-Titulo Original : Murder On Madison Square (a Gaslight Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Sarah and Frank Malloy must catch a scheming killer in this latest gripping installment in the USA Today bestselling Gaslight Mysteries Former policeman Frank Malloy is frustrated when a woman requests his private detective services to implicate her wealthy husband in adultery, the only legal grounds for divorce in New York state. Although Mrs. Bing seems genuinely distressed about her marriage and desperate to end it, she refuses to tell Frank the reason she absolutely must divorce her husband and admits she has no legal grounds. Frank explains he wont manufacture evidence for her and sends her on her way. The following week, Frank and Sarah happen to be attending the first ever auto show in Madison Square Garden when they meet the womans husband, Alfred Bing, who has invested in a company that produces one of the electric motorcars on display. A few days later, the newspapers report that millionaire Alvin Bing has been found dead, pinned beneath one of the wheels of his very own motorcar. But who was driving it? The obvious suspect is Mrs. Bing, but Frank and Sarah find that nothing is as it seems in their puzzling, dangerous search for truth. About the Author Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries, the Counterfeit Lady series, and numerous historical novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her family. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. I A rich lady is here to see you, Maeve said with a mischievous grin. She had closed Franks office door behind her when she came in so she could make this announcement in private. A rich lady? Frank echoed with a grin of his own. Is it my wife or my mother-in-law? Its a client, she told him smugly. And how do you know shes rich? he challenged. Maeve had begun her career as nanny to Franks children, but over time, she had somehow managed to become part of his detective agency, too. Sometimes her detection skills astonished him, although he made sure not to let on. She sighed in dismay at his question, which she must think demonstrated his lack of faith in her abilities. Her clothes. Shes new money, though. Frank bit back another smile. And how do you know that? Maeves nose wrinkled as she considered. Shes not comfortable. What does that mean? You know, the way Mrs. Decker is. No matter what happens, shes always so calm and sure of herself. Ah yes, the confidence that comes from being born with money and knowing you never had to worry about a thing. His mother-in-law had it in spades and so did his wife, Sarah. It had been bred into them for generations. Frank Malloy was new money, though. He would never have that confidence. All right, who is she and what does she want from us? Maeve reached across his desk and laid a calling card on top of the papers hed been working on. It was engraved on high-quality paper. mrs. alvin bing. The address was an upscale neighborhood in the city. She wouldnt tell me what she came for. She said its private and she would only discuss it with you. Show her in, then. Frank laid the card down and straightened the papers on his desk. He stuffed them into a folder and set them aside. Do you, uh, need me to take notes? Maeve asked hopefully. Gino is still out. Franks partner, Gino Donatelli, had gone to deliver a final report to a client. If I need you, Ill call you, Frank said. Maybe Mrs. Bing had something to say that wasnt fit for Maeves ears. And dont worry, Miss Nosy, Ill tell you all about it when she leaves. Maeve sniffed in derision at his teasing and went out to fetch Mrs. Bing. Mrs. Bing appeared to be in her late thirties. She had never been a beauty, but she was a handsome woman who benefitted from being dressed well. Very well, in fact. Maeve had been right about her clothes. Being married to Sarah had taught him how to spot the work of a fine dressmaker. But her fashionable at...

-Titulo Original : Sisters Of Night And Fog A Wwii Novel-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Buzzfeed - Bookbub - BookTrib - and more!Two women, two countries. Nothing in common but a call to fight.A heart-stopping new novel based on the extraordinary true stories of an American socialite and a British secret agent whose stunning acts of courage collide inthe darkest hours of World War II. 1940. In a world newly burning with war, andin spite of her American family’s wishes, Virginia d’Albert-Lake decides to stay in occupied France with her French husband. She’s sure that if they keep their heads down, they’ll survive. But is surviving enough? Nineteen-year-old Violette Szabo has seen the Nazis’ evil up close and is desperate to fight them. But when she meets the man who’ll change her life only for tragedy to strike, Violette’s adrift. Until she enters the radar of Britain’s secret war organization-the Special Operations Executive-and a new fire is lit in her as she decides just how much she’s willing to risk to enlist. As Virginia and Violette navigate resistance, their clandestine deeds come to a staggering halt when they are brought together at Ravensbruck concentration camp. The decisions they make will change their lives, and the world, forever. Review Violette and Virginia are two women whose stories needed to be told, particularly now that most of the people who fought in WWII are gone. Robuck has done their memory great honor.-BookPage (starred review)Following her triumph The Invisible Woman, Erika Robuck returns with an even more powerful book. Inspired by true stories, this incredible book tells of American Virginia and Violette, each swept up in the current of World War II and forced to choose whether to risk everything for the things in which she believes. Their lives collide in powerful and irrevocable ways that will hold readers spellbound… Sisters of Night and Fog stands head and shoulders above for its meticulous research, heart pounding storytelling, compelling relationships and important message. Bravo!-Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue StarA novel of duty, sacrifice, fate, and hope, set in a world steeped in courage and madness. Searing, powerful, and told through the lens of two overlooked historical figures who gave up nearly everything to fight against tyranny in one of the 20th century’s darkest hours, Erika Robucks Sisters of Night and Fog soars. Two women-connected at the outset by fate, chance and little else-hurtle toward a tragic date with destiny in the infamous Ravensbruck Concentration Camp, where prisoners are starved and tortured, and not all will make it out alive. Based very closely on the true stories of two incredible 20th century women in the shadows, who risked their lives to save others, this novel, devastating in its truth and power, will break your heart and stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.-Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names and The Forest of Vanishing Stars“Few writers are as skilled as Erika Robuck at the exacting art of spinning the raw truth of history into the vital tapestry of fiction. With Sisters of Night and Fog, based upon the experiences of renowned WWII SOE agents Violette Szabo and Virginia d’Albert-Lake, Robuck works her magic again. She takes the well-documented stories of these two women, whose courage under the most harrowing circumstances almost defies description, and she makes us believe. This impeccably researched and profoundly moving novel will stay with readers long after its devastating and heartfelt conclusion, and they will marvel, as I did, at the valour of its heroines and the artistry of its author.“ -Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of The Gown“Erika Robuck has once again proved her mastery of biographical fiction, respecting the historical record as she weaves together the true stories of two endlessly courageous women whose daring and sacrifice helped defea...

-Titulo Original : The Roughest Draft-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of... Amazons Best Romances of January Popsugars Best New Romances of 2022 Buzzfeed, GMA , Shondaland, and Bustles Best of January Oprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2022 E! News Books to Add To Your Reading List in January Bookbubs Most Anticipated Romances of Winter The Nerd Daily’s Swoonworthy 2022 ReleasesThey were cowriting literary darlings until they hit a plot hole that turned their lives upside down.Three years ago, Katrina Freeling and Nathan Van Huysen were the brightest literary stars on the horizon, their cowritten book topping bestseller lists. But on the heels of their greatest success, they ended their partnership on bad terms, for reasons neither would divulge to the public. They havent spoken since, and never planned to, except they have one final book due on contract. Facing crossroads in their personal and professional lives, theyre forced to reunite. The last thing they ever thought theyd do again is hole up in the tiny Florida town where they wrote their previous book, trying to finish a new manuscript quickly and painlessly. Working through the reasons theyve hated each other for the past three years isnt easy, especially not while writing a romantic novel. While passion and prose push them closer together in the Florida heat, Katrina and Nathan will learn that relationships, like writing, sometimes take a few rough drafts before they get it right. Review Real, raw, and heartfelt.-USA TodayThe Roughest Draft is a book about books, and a breathtaking meditation on the ways in which fiction can be a space to expose and write large our must vulnerable truths...Complex and achingly romantic, The Roughest Draft feels as if its a palimpsest for Wibberley and Siegemund-Brokas most deeply held beliefs about writing and each other - a profound collective story inked out for all of us to find ourselves on its pages.-Entertainment Weekly“The Roughest Draft has it all: Romance, rumor, and intrigue, and you won’t want to put it down.”-ShondalandWibberley and Siegemund-Broka deliver on what they’ve always done best: imperfect characters who you want to follow all the way to the end. There’s fire-hot tension and yearning and resentfulness and fights and steamy romance, but there’s also beauty in the way the story depicts the uncertainty of creative careers, working as a team, and individual growth. If you have a case of winter blues, this is the novel to pick up.-Buzzfeed“Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka are the dream team from heaven. Starting as YA authors and shifting their powerhouse kingdom into adult, The Roughest Draft absolutely gives me The Hating Game vibes for a new generation, but sweeter. And maybe steamier?-Oprah DailyThis novel is that rare piece of writing that needs no editing, haunts your sleep, and leaves you wishing it was longer when you turn the last page.”-Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here“I love, love, LOVED this book. It sucks you into a slow, sexy burn from page one and keeps you hooked with its layered, heart-wrenching honesty. This is contemporary romance at its best!”-Lyssa Kay Adams, author of Isn’t It Bromantic?“Together, Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka produce a seamless voice that is compulsively readable. Their characters spark to life immediately on the page, and are so real and relatable that I’m still thinking about them days later.”-Jen DeLuca, USA Today bestselling author of Well Matched“There isnt a single page of The Roughest Draft, not one, that doesnt contain a sentence I had to re-read twice just to savor. Im going to be thinking about this heartbreakingly lovely, vividly emotional book for a long time. These authors are masters of their craft and their writing is such a treat to read.”-Sarah Hogle, author ofTwice Shy“Searingly insightful and achingly romantic, The Roughest Draft is a sweep you off your feet celebration of love and creativity i...

-Titulo Original : Homicide And Halo-halo (a Tita Rosies Kitchen Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Death at a beauty pageant turns Tita Rosies Kitchen upside down in the latest entry of this witty and humorous cozy mystery series by Mia P. Manansala.Things are heating up for Lila Macapagal. Not in her love life, which she insists on keeping nonexistent despite the attention of two very eligible bachelors. Or her professional life, since she cant bring herself to open her new cafe after the unpleasantness that occurred a few months ago at her aunts Filipino restaurant, Tita Rosies Kitchen. No, things are heating up quite literally, since summer, her least favorite season, has just started. To add to her feelings of sticky unease, Lilas little town of Shady Palms has resurrected the Miss Teen Shady Palms Beauty Pageant, which she won many years ago-a fact that serves as a wedge between Lila and her cousin slash rival, Bernadette. But when the head judge of the pageant is murdered and Bernadette becomes the main suspect, the two must put aside their differences and solve the case-because it looks like one of them might be next. Review While the follow-up to Arsenic and Adobo is a cozy mystery, it’s darker, dealing with PTSD, predatory behavior, dismissive attitudes toward mental health, and other issues. Filipino American food and culture, as well as family and community, remain essential elements in the story.-Library Journal, starred review About the Author Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.She is the winner of the 2018 Hugh Holton Award, the 2018 Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award, the 2017 William F. Deeck-Malice Domestic Grant for Unpublished Writers, and the 2016 Mystery Writers of America/Helen McCloy scholarship. Shes also a 2017 Pitch Wars alum and 2018-2019 mentor. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Curls of smoke drifted around the Brew-ha Cafe, a pleasant floral aroma filling the space while hints of an unknown herb tickled my nose, making me sneeze. Salud, said Elena Torres, the pierced-and-tattooed woman holding the smoldering bouquet, as she wafted a bit more smoke toward me. Adeena Awan, Elenas girlfriend and my best friend, stood next to her, breathing the mixture in, bathing in the smoke. I held back a cough. Didnt we already cleanse the place? Elena nodded, circling me with the smoke cleansing stick in her hand. Yes, but I did some research and saw that guava leaves were used in ancient Filipino practices the same way the indigenous people here use sage. Thought it would bring some good energy into the shop and be something nice for your ancestors, without us having to appropriate white sage. This is a special blend of guava leaves, rosemary, and lavender my mom and I grew in our greenhouse. Ah, so that explained the floral scent my trusty nose detected. I wasnt as into the woo-woo stuff as Adeena and Elena, but I appreciated how thoughtful Elena was being. Besides, the place could use a good cleanse after what happened here back in March. She continued, Im really liking the vibes this blend is bringing. Ill need to make more for the altar. We all glanced toward the employees-only corner of the shop. It used to be the back room of the cafe, but after the events that happened a few months ago, neither Adeena nor I could stand to look at it, so we had the walls knocked down and converted it to a semiprivate alcove. Elena wanted to use the space to set up an altar, to both pay homage to those who came before us and to have them bless our business venture. Shed been bugging me to give her something to add to it, but I kept putting it off. I knew what she really wanted were photos of my dead parents, but I refused to put them on display, even if the only other people whod see them were Adeena and Elena. They...

-Titulo Original : Four Aunties And A Wedding-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The aunties are back, fiercer than ever and ready to handle any catastrophe-even the mafia-in this delightful and hilarious sequel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties.Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived, and she cant wait to marry her college sweetheart, Nathan. Instead of having Ma and the aunts cater to her wedding, Meddy wants them to enjoy the day as guests. As a compromise, they find the perfect wedding vendors: a Chinese-Indonesian family-run company just like theirs. Meddy is hesitant at first, but she hits it off right away with the wedding photographer, Staphanie, who reminds Meddy of herself, down to the unfortunately misspelled name.Meddy realizes that is where their similarities end, however, when she overhears Staphanie talking about taking out a target. Horrified, Meddy can’t believe Staphanie and her family aren’t just like her own, they are The Family-actual mafia, and theyre using Meddys wedding as a chance to conduct shady business. Her aunties and mother won’t let Meddy’s wedding ceremony become a murder scene-over their dead bodies-and will do whatever it takes to save her special day, even if it means taking on the mafia. Review Meddy Chan and her indomitable aunties are back in the hilarious Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto.-PopSugar“Sutanto deftly blends preposterous humor (British slang, mafia posers) with enduring devotion to prove ‘there is no right or wrongway to ‘being Asian.’”-Booklist“Charming, chaotic, and sometimes ridiculous, this tale will appeal to anyone who both adores and is embarrassed by their family, which is just about everyone.”-Publishers Weekly“You cant help but get a kick out of the auntie’s outrageous stunts and their even bigger hearts. Keep your friends close and these four aunties closer.”-KirkusSutanto pushes you to the edge of your seat with this suspenseful rom-com that infuses humor and heritage.-USA TodayTheres a kind of magic to Sutantos writing… She tackles complicated issues of culture and family ties while also creating convoluted plotlines thatll make you squeal with laughter.-The Wellesley NewsHeart, humor, and the mafia...this saga has it all!-Womans World About the Author Jesse Q. Sutanto grew up shuttling back and forth between Indonesia, Singapore, and Oxford, and considers all three places her home. She has a Masters from Oxford University, but she has yet to figure out how to say that without sounding obnoxious. Jesse has forty-two first cousins and thirty aunties and uncles, many of whom live just down the road. When shes not writing, shes gaming with her husband (mostly first-person shooters), or making a mess in the kitchen with her two daughters. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 I try not to breathe as the last corset hook is yanked into place. Ow, thats digging into my rib cage. Yenyen huffs a breath through his teeth and gives one last vicious tug, which forces a squeak out of me. In the past, brides would break their ribs to fit into their wedding dresses, he says, and it strikes me that hes not saying it in a horrified tone, but rather a wistful one, which is somewhat worrying. How do you feel? I risk breathing again, and to my surprise, despite the torturous time I had getting stuffed into the dress, once Im in, its actually-dare I say it-comfortable. What sort of black magic is this? I couldve sworn I would hardly be able to take even the tiniest sip of air. I blink at him in surprise. I can breathe in it. I cant quite see his eyes behind the round, purple-tinted sunglasses, but Im pretty sure I hear them roll. Aduuuh, of course you can breathe in it, silly. Yenyens creations arent just beautiful, theyre also built for maximum comfort. I cant help but smile at him. Yenyen has a tendency to refer to himself in third person, w...

-Titulo Original : Delilah Green Doesnt Care-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A clever and steamy queer romantic comedy about taking chances and accepting love-with all its complications-by debut author Ashley Herring Blake. Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls-nothing is there for her but memories of a lonely childhood where she was little more than a burden to her cold and distant stepfamily. Her life is in New York, with her photography career finally gaining steam and her bed never empty. Sure, it’s a different woman every night, but that’s just fine with her. When Delilah’s estranged stepsister, Astrid, pressures her into photographing her wedding with a guilt trip and a five-figure check, Delilah finds herself back in the godforsaken town that she used to call home. She plans to breeze in and out, but then she sees Claire Sutherland, one of Astrid’s stuck-up besties, and decides that maybe there’s some fun (and a little retribution) to be had in Bright Falls, after all. Having raised her eleven-year-old daughter mostly on her own while dealing with her unreliable ex and running a bookstore, Claire Sutherland depends upon a life without surprises. And Delilah Green is an unwelcome surprise…at first. Though they’ve known each other for years, they don’t really know each other-so Claire is unsettled when Delilah figures out exactly what buttons to push. When they’re forced together during a gauntlet of wedding preparations-including a plot to save Astrid from her horrible fiance-Claire isn’t sure she has the strength to resist Delilah’s charms. Even worse, she’s starting to think she doesn’t want to... Review Blake captures all the complications of family, friendship, and romance with humor and heart.-KirkusA fun hometown romance, planned as the start of a series of Bright Falls-set queer romances.-Library Journal, starred reviewTheres family drama, trauma, childhood memories, love, romance, diverse relationships between not just the main couple, but everyone in the book, thatll have you on the edge of your seat. The novel also does a great job of inputting a queer love story in the middle of an enticing read.-USA TodayDelilah Green Doesn’t Care is a hot, frothy romcom with a relatable heart beating at its centre. I loved every hilarious character, every outrageous shenanigan - and most of all, I loved Delilah Green. I can’t wait for the rest of the series!-Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve BrownA truly exquisite romance about second chances, new beginnings, and the fragile joy of letting people in. I cant even count the number of gorgeous lines I highlighted. The setting, the scheming, the spice-Ashley Herring Blake paints every scene with a lyrical, tender brush. Im wildly in love with this book.-Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Weather GirlA classic in the making, Ashelys adult debut is a warm welcome home from the first page. A swoon-worthy, laugh-out-loud romp of a romance, this rom-com deserves to be amongst romantic titanslike Youve Got Mail, Breakfast at Tiffanys and Sleepless in Seattle.-Kosoko Jackson, author of Im So Not Over You“A spectacular debut brimming with yearning, swooning, and healing. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care reads the way realizing your crush likes you back feels. Ashley Herring Blake is a romance star on the rise.”-Rosie Danan, national bestselling author of The RoommateDelilah Green Doesnt Care is the dreamy, steamy, utterly satisfying answer to your craving for an outcast-and-former-mean-girl romance, with complicated step-family relationships thrown in for extra delight. Ashley Herring Blake draws her characters with such beautiful, loving depth, and infinite compassion for the many ways relatives and friends can both hurt and heal each other. And let’s not forget the snappy banter and seriously scorching chemistry; you’ll need a very cold shower after this read!-Lana Harper, author of Paybacks a Witch“Charming and entertaining, Delilah Green Doesn’t C...

-Titulo Original : A Perilous Perspective (a Lady Darby Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An all-new historical mystery in this USA Today bestselling series featuring beloved inquiry agents Lady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage.Argyll, Scotland. July 1832. After a trying few months in Edinburgh, Kiera and her husband and investigative partner, Sebastian Gage, are eager to escape to the Highlands with their three-month-old child. Kiera is overjoyed for her cousin Rye and her detractor-turned-friend Charlotte who are being wed in a private ceremony at the estate of Rye’s great-uncle, the Marquess of Barbreck, in what seems to be the perfect wedding party. But when Kiera is invited to peruse Barbreck’s extensive art collection, she is disturbed to discover that one of his most priceless paintings seems to be a forgery. The marquess’s furious reaction when she dares to mention it leaves her shaken and the entire house shocked. For it turns out that this is not the first time the word forgery has been uttered in connection with the Barbreck household. Matters turn more ominous when a maid from a neighboring estate is found murdered where the forged painting hangs. Is her death connected to the forgeries, perhaps a grisly warning of what awaits those who dare to probe deeper? With unknown entities aligned against them, Kiera and Gage are forced to confront the fact that they may have underestimated their opponent. For they are swiftly made to realize that Charlotte’s and Rye’s future happiness is not the only issue at stake, and this stealthy game of cat and mouse could prove to have deadly consequences. About the Author Anna Lee Huber is the Daphne Award-winning author of the national bestselling Lady Darby Mysteries and the Verity Kent Mysteries. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majored in music and minored in psychology. She currently resides with her family and is hard at work on her next novel. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 We know what we are, but know not what we may be. -William Shakespeare July 1832 Argyll, Scotland There was nothing quite like the sight of proper, normally reserved ladies and gentlemen flailing and dashing about a moor. Their natural habitats of stately homes and the theaters and clubs of Edinburgh and London offered little opportunity for them to behave in such a carefree manner, and even less for me to enjoy observing it. We had all gathered at Barbreck Manor along the northern tip of Loch Craignish to celebrate the wedding of my dear friend Charlotte, Lady Stratford, to my cousin Rye Mallery. Charlotte had endured a tumultuous and difficult first marriage to the late Earl of Stratford. One that ended with him trying to frame her for murder and then attempting to kill her-an effort I had helped foil. And I was pleased to see her find happiness again with my strong and steady cousin. Though matters with her soon-to-be stepchildren seemed to be progressing less smoothly. Charlotte darted to the side and flung out her racket in a vain attempt to bat the shuttlecock back toward her fellow players, only to watch it fall to the ground, nearly tripping on her skirts in the process. The look on Ryes daughters face clearly communicated her disappointment in Charlottes prowess. The fact that her cousin and Aunt Morven demonstrated such skill didnt help matters. I empathized with Charlotte, knowing I wouldnt have shone in comparison with my cousin Morven in this regard either. She had always been lithe and quick, and accomplished at games like battledore and shuttlecock. Though how she managed to move about so effortlessly in her fashionable gowns with their voluminous gigot sleeves, I could not fathom. I squinted across the windswept field toward where Rye stood with his son, his dark head gleaming in the sunlight as he bent over to help repair something on the kite they clutched, oblivious to his fianc es struggle. Not that there w...

-Titulo Original : Mr. Wrong Number-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Things get textual when a steamy message from a random wrong number turns into an anonymous relationship in this hilarious rom-com by Lynn Painter.Bad luck has always followed Olivia Marshall...or maybe shes just the screw-up her family thinks she is. But when a What are you wearing? text from a random wrong number turns into the hottest, most entertaining-albeit anonymous-relationship of her life, she thinks things might be on the upswing....Colin Beck has always considered Olivia his best friends annoying little sister, but when she moves in with them after one of her worst runs of luck, he realizes shes turned into an altogether different and sexier distraction. Hes sure he can keep his distance, until the moment he discovers shes the irresistible Miss Misdial hes been sort of sexting for weeks-and now he has to decide whether to turn the heat up or ghost her before things get messy. Review Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr. Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy.-Christina Lauren, international bestselling author of The UnhoneymoonersThis book made me burst out laughing while on the treadmill and I almost lost my balance and fell to my demise. So. Dont read it while running on the treadmill, because you WILL explode with laughter at Olivias terrible luck, and you will absolutely swoon over Colin, and you will definitely fall in love with the two of them and root for them with all of your heart. One of my favorite romcoms, heavy on the com and steamy on the rom!-Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for AuntiesThis book is an absolute blast, a classic rom-com setup with a modern twist. Lynn Painter’s clever, charming voice sparkles on every page.-Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Weather GirlFilled with laugh-out-loud situations and moments of heart-fluttering swooniness, Mr. Wrong Number is a true romantic comedy. I loved reading about Olivias messy, passionate approach to life. And the sexual tension was off the charts! Ill read anything Lynn Painter writes and Im already impatiently waiting for her next book.-Kerry Winfrey, author of Very Sincerely Yours If you find me wheeze-laughing on the floor, I’m thinking about Mr. Wrong Number. If you find me fanning myself, I’m thinking about Mr. Wrong Number. If you find me dreamily staring into the distance, I’m thinking about Mr. Wrong Number. Because Mr. Wrong Number is the most sidesplittingly funny, shenanigan-packed, sexual tension-filled book I’ve read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love with Olivia and Colin, but most of all I dare you not to fall in love with Lynn Painters writing!-Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love HypothesisMr. Wrong Number puts the com in rom-com, delivering energetic, laugh-out-loud hilarity from page one. Painter’s mastery of sexy slow-burn tension and whip-sharp banter will have readers smiling from ear to ear. Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, this deeply relatable romance proves that love may be closer than you expect.-Amy Lea, author of Set on You“A delightfully messy heroine and world-class banter make this oh-so-sweet story of hidden identities and mixed (text) messages impossible to put down. Mr. Wrong Number is a sexy, hilarious, compulsively readable rom-com.”-Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Roughest DraftHilarious, heart-melting, and hopeful, Painters adult debut is a romantic delight that I wished would never end. The phone number might have been wrong, but every single thing about Mr. Wrong Number is oh-so right.-Libby Hubscher, author of Meet Me in ParadisePlayful and engaging, Lynn Painters Mr. Wrong Number brings belly laughs, steam, and heart in equal measure. Its a delightful romp of a romcom.-Sarah Echavarre Smith, author of On LocationMr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter is the perfect romcom. Charming, laugh-out-loud, and full of heart, it is a sheer delight of a reading experience. Painte...

-Titulo Original : Weather Girl-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of... Amazons Best Romances of JanuaryApple Books Best Books of JanuaryGoodreads Hottest Romances of JanuaryBuzzfeeds Most Anticipated Books of 2022Popsugar, Parade , The Nerd Daily, and Fangirlishs Most Anticipated Books of 2022A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this electrifying romance from the author of The Ex Talk. Ari Abrams has always been fascinated by the weather, and she loves almost everything about her job as a TV meteorologist. Her boss, legendary Seattle weatherwoman Torrance Hale, is too distracted by her tempestuous relationship with her ex-husband, the station’s news director, to give Ari the mentorship she wants. Ari, who runs on sunshine and optimism, is at her wits’ end. The only person who seems to understand how she feels is sweet but reserved sports reporter Russell Barringer. In the aftermath of a disastrous holiday party, Ari and Russell decide to team up to solve their bosses’ relationship issues. Between secret gifts and double dates, they start nudging their bosses back together. But their well-meaning meddling backfires when the real chemistry builds between Ari and Russell. Working closely with Russell means allowing him to get to know parts of herself that Ari keeps hidden from everyone. Will he be able to embrace her dark clouds as well as her clear skies? Review That feeling you get when you curl up on the couch on a rainy Saturday, with a great book in one hand and a spiked hot chocolate in the other: thats the feeling you get when you read Weather Girl. This book is cozy, comforting, thought provoking, and itll make you feel warm from the inside out.-Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of While We Were Dating“A sharp, witty romance full of heart. Rachels writing zips off the page. As with The Ex Talk, she has created truly original, well-rounded characters you will love. A sexy storm of a book.”-Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year“A delightful romance. Perfect for rainy days and sunny days and everything in between.” -Helen Hoang, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart PrincipleRachel Lynn Solomon has crafted a magical story that celebrates hope, resilience, and love. My forecast: read it, and you’ll be on cloud nine.-Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisA perfect storm of classic rom-com delights, Solomons singular voice, and wholly original characters.-Julia Whelan, author of My Oxford Year and award-winning audiobook narrator A tender, hilarious, and heartfelt love story youll read in one sitting!-Tessa Bailey, New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer“Wryly funny and sweetly sexy, Rachel Lynn Solomon’s Weather Girl is as comforting as a weighted blanket and as carefully considered as one of Ari’s forecasts. For everyone who’s ever believed themself too much to love, this book offers both solace and a gentle promise: If you allow yourself to be truly known, you may find someone who’ll adore you on even your darkest days.”-Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert “With Rachel Lynn Solomon’s trademark brand of humor and charm, Weather Girl is a love letter to every woman who’s ever felt they had to hide their stormy days behind a sunshine exterior. With a tender romance at its center, this story will heat you up, melt your heart, and affirm the incredible beauty of being loved for exactly who you are.”-Sonia Hartl, author of Heartbreak for Hire Weather Girl is warm and deeply romantic. Once again, Rachel Lynn Solomon has created a cast of characters that we fall in love with from the moment we meet them.-Annette Christie, author of The RehearsalsWeather Girl is everything you could want in a romantic comedy. With nods to The Parent Trap and Set it Up, Rachel Lynn Solomon delivers a story thats funny, sweet, and oh-so-steamy. Alongside the swoon...

-Titulo Original : Phantom Game (a Ghostwalker Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Two predators collide with unbridled passion in this intoxicating GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Jonas “Smoke” Harper has watched his brothers find their perfect mates, never imagining he’d actually meet someone who complements every part of him-even the monster that lurks within. But his instant connection with Camellia goes far beyond wanting the intelligent, beautiful, and lethal woman in his bed. They are two parts of a whole, linked to each other and to a larger network that exists everywhere around them. Camellia has lived on her own for a long time, relying on her unique psychic abilities to keep her safe. She knows that Jonas was literally made for her, and that makes their addictive connection more dangerous than a thousand enhanced super soldiers. Once the larger threat looming over them is dealt with she’s going to get far away as fast as she can. Life has taught her that the only one she can truly trust is herself. Jonas can sense Camellia is going to run-and the hunter inside doesn’t want to let go. Not when he knows how good they’ll be together. So he’ll just have to use all of his considerable skills to convince her to stay.... About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, the Torpedo Ink series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. She also writes standalone thrillers set in the California backcountry. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 The mountains rose up, climbing higher and higher, towering all around, the peaks reaching for the clouds. All along the mountainsides and in the valleys between, red cedar, whitebark pine and spruce trees vied for space. This was true forest, two million acres of actual wilderness, most of it, left to the animals that were native to the area. Grizzlies, black bears, mountain lions, moose, timber wolves, mountain goats, elk, bighorn sheep and mule deer all made the vast forest home, along with a range of smaller animals. Jonas Smoke Harper, Dr. Kyle Forbes and Jeff Hollister, three of the genetically and psychically enhanced members of GhostWalker Team One, continued along the nearly nonexistent game trail theyd been traveling for the past three hours. You still getting that bad feeling in your gut, Jonas? Jeff asked. Jonas scanned the dense forest with narrowed eyes, maintaining his purposefully relaxed gait while keeping his hand close to his weapon. Yep. Kyle sighed. You sure it isnt just a stitch in your side? Yep. You did notice that the higher we climb, the more bear scat were coming across, Jeff said. Yep. Just thought Id point that out. A small grin lit Jeffs face. Im not sure he actually knows how to talk, Jeff, Kyle said. Ryland did warn us. Said if we volunteered to come with him, wed hear nothing but grunts for days. Wait. Smile fading, Jeff halted abruptly and glared at his companions. You volunteered? Ryland ordered me to come with you two. Said I had to protect your asses. Jonas and Kyle stopped as well, and Jonas took the opportunity to study Jeff without appearing to do so. It had been a couple of years since Jeff had recovered from a stroke that would have put any normal soldier out of commission for good. Jeff had fought his way back. Jeff, like most men in the governments GhostWalker program, wasnt anyones definition of a normal soldier anymore. These men were, instead, the products of a military experiment that hadnt quite gone as expected. They had gone into the program volunteering for psychic enhancements with the expectation of being of more use to their country, but along with removing filters in their brains, Dr. Peter Whitney had also performed experimental gene coding on them. That part they had not signed up ...

-Titulo Original : When Blood Lies (sebastian St. Cyr Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, has spent years unraveling his family’s tragic history. But the secrets of his past will come to light in this gripping new historical mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of What the Devil Knows. March, 1815. The Bourbon King Louis XVIII has been restored to the throne of France, Napoleon is in exile on the isle of Elba, and Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, and his wife, Hero, have traveled to Paris in hopes of tracing his long-lost mother, Sophie, the errant Countess of Hendon. But his search ends in tragedy when he comes upon the dying Countess in the wasteland at the tip of the Île de la Cite. Stabbed-apparently with a stiletto-and thrown from the bastions of the island’s ancient stone bridge, Sophie dies without naming her murderer. Sophie had been living in Paris under an assumed name as the mistress of Marechal Alexandre McClellan, the scion of a noble Scottish Jacobite family that took refuge in France after the Forty-Five Rebellion. Once one of Napoleon’s most trusted and successful generals, McClellan has now sworn allegiance to the Bourbons and is serving in the delegation negotiating on behalf of France at the Congress of Vienna. It doesn’t take Sebastian long to realize that the French authorities have no interest in involving themselves in the murder of a notorious Englishwoman at such a delicate time. And so, grieving and shattered by his mother’s death, Sebastian takes it upon himself to hunt down her killer. But what he learns will not only shock him but could upend a hard-won world peace. About the Author C. S. Harris is the USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries; as C. S. Graham, a thriller series coauthored by former intelligence officer Steven Harris; and seven award-winning historical romances written under the name Candice Proctor. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Paris, France Thursday, 2 March 1815 One more day, he thought; one more day, perhaps two, and then . . . And then what? Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, walked the dark, misty banks of the Seine. He was a tall man in his early thirties, lean and dark haired, with the carriage of the cavalry captain hed once been. For two weeks now hed been renting a narrow house on the Place Dauphine in Paris, near the tip of the ele de la Cit . He was here on a personal quest, awaiting the return to the city of his mother, who had abandoned her family more than twenty years before. Waiting to ask for answers he wasnt sure he was ready to hear. The night air felt cold against his face, and he thrust his hands deeper into the pockets of his caped greatcoat, his gaze on the row of fog-shrouded lanternes that ran along the quai des Tuileries before him. The great ancient city of Paris stretched out around him in a sea of winking candles and the dull yellow glow of countless oil lamps. He could hear the river slapping against the stones of the embankment beside him and the creak of an oar somewhere in the night, but much was hidden by the mist. Ironic, he thought, how a man could strive for years to achieve a goal and then, once it was almost within his grasp, find himself shaken by misgivings and doubts and something else. Something he suspected was fear. He turned away from the dark, silent waters of the river and climbed the steps to what had been called the Place Louis XV before it was renamed the Place de la R volution. It was here that the guillotine had done some of its deadliest work, whacking off well over a thousand heads in a matter of months. The blood had run so thick and noisome that in the heat of summer the people who lived nearby complained of the smell. Not about the roaring crowds or the haunting pall of death that even today seemed to hang over the enormous open space, but about the smell. Pausing at the top of the steps, he stared across the vast l...