-Titulo Original : The Women Of Chateau Lafayette-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The USA Today Bestseller!Recommended by Oprah Magazine Cosmo PopSugar SheReads Parade and more!An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy. Most castles are protected by men. This one by women.A founding mother...1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband, the Marquis de Lafayette’s political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens everything she holds dear, Adrienne must renounce the complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will inspire generations to come.A daring visionary...1914. Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler is a force of nature, daunted by nothing-not her humble beginnings, her crumbling marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation in France firsthand, Beatrice takes on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for whats right.A reluctant resistor...1940. French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphans self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is, and more importantly, who she is willing to become.Intricately woven and powerfully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we take from those who came before us. Review “[R]iveting…We can learn from Adrienne, Beatrice, and Marthes stories, even as were swept away.” -Oprah Magazine“Its a story about survival and how three women somehow make it through tragedy to ensure a better world for future generations.”-Cosmo“Expert storytelling…highly recommended, sure to appeal to fans of womens fiction, WWII-era historical fiction, and the musical Hamilton.”-Booklist (starred review)“Dray poignantly reminds us of the undervalued contributions of women throughout history.”-BookPage(starred review)This is a wildly impressive novel with characters who fly off the page. The Women of Chateau Lafayette unflinchingly describes the toll that war and the fight for democracy takes on us all. And perhaps more poignantly, it reminds us that we are forever connected to our past. -The Jewish Journal“What blew me away was not [the women’s] strength-I’ve read more than enough novels and seen enough of the world to know how strong women are-but how distinct they are. They aren’t just any three women; Stephanie Dray has breathed life into her protagonists…I loved sinking into this book, and anyone who enjoys historical fiction will as well.”-Manhattan Book ReviewStephanie Drays latest is a masterpiece, braiding three stories into a single tale of courage, humanity, and women triumphing in the face of overwhelming odds. Three heroines with seemingly nothing in common-a French Revolution Founding Mother struggling to preserve her family, a World War I socialite turned passionate activist, and a World War II orphan pulled into the French Resistance-turn out to have everything in common as they struggle through the chaos of three separate wars to forge a united legacy. The Women of Chateau Lafayette is destined to soar! -Kate Quinn,New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network“Vividly told and compelling. The stories of these three splendid women intertwine beautifully into a heart-stopping tale.”-Frances Liardet,New York Times bestselling author of We Must Be Brave If its the details that bring historical fiction alive, Stephanie Dray has not only painted the most vivid world imaginable, but she has quite nearly created a veritable time machine to the past. The Women of Chateau Lafayette shines with her incredibly meticulous research, and against that master...

-Titulo Original : A Deadly Deletion (a Booktown Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A murder leads to a string of shocking revelations for bookstore owner Tricia Miles in the latest entry to Lorna Barretts New York Times bestselling Booktown series. Tricia Miles has just received a second marriage proposal within fifteen minutes. The first was from her friend with benefits, Marshall Chambers, and the second from her ex-lover, police chief Grant Baker. Tricias got some serious thinking to do.Shes still weighing her options when she hears the sound of an engine roaring down Main Street. Its a big white pickup truck that aims for and hits Marshall as hes walking back to his apartment. Tragically, hes killed, leaving Tricia feeling bereft and guilty. She retreats to her sister, Angelicas, apartment to wait for Baker to update her on what happened. While there, Tricia takes Angelicas dog out for a comfort call behind the building, and the same white pickup roars up the alley and just misses hitting Tricia.Still shaken by that news, Tricia returns to Havent Got a Clue and is met by federal marshal Kirby, who tells her that Marshall had been in the Federal Witness Protection Program. Everything Marshall told Tricia was a lie-in particular, that he was a widower. Was his death an act of revenge?Tricias on the hunt for a killer, and it seems like she might be next on the list. About the Author Lorna Barrett is the New York Times bestselling author of the Booktown Mysteries, including Poisoned Pages and A Just Clause. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ONE ¥ Are you out of your mind? Tricia Miles said, raising her voice. She had good reason to do so, too. Stoneham Police Chief Grant Baker stood before her in stunned silence. His marriage proposal had been the second Tricia had received within fifteen minutes-and she hadnt expected either of them. Tricias relationship with Marshall Cambridge had pretty much been friends with benefits. She enjoyed his company, he encouraged her independence, but there had been a distinct lack of passion. She hadnt given him an answer, but she had an answer for Chief Baker. Absolutely not! Why wont you marry me? he asked, sounding like a petulant child. Tricia kept her jaw from dropping in shock, but only just. You couldnt commit to me when we were together, and now youve jilted your fianc e weeks before that wedding to ask me to marry you. What are the odds youll have cold feet again? Zero, he asserted. Yeah, and Ive got a bridge for sale in Brooklyn, she said sarcastically. She pointed toward the door. Go. Tricia, cant we talk this over? Theres nothing to talk about. Go! she repeated. When he didnt move, she stalked off in the direction of the door, threw it open, and gestured for him to leave. Just as Baker reached the threshold, the roar of a powerful engine thundered somewhere on Main Street. At first, Tricia wasnt sure which direction it was coming from, but as it grew louder, she realized it was heading north. Baker pushed her aside and darted onto the sidewalk outside Tricias store, Havent Got a Clue, just as a big white pickup truck-with lights out-veered toward the sidewalk and Baker. Tricia grabbed him by the back of the shirt, pulling him into her store as the truck swerved into the street. Before either of them could react, they heard someone yell and the terrible sound of a thud before the truck disappeared down the darkened street. Baker was the first to recover and dashed up the sidewalk with Tricia in hot pursuit. Up ahead in the middle of the street lay a crumpled form. As Tricia approached, she recognized just who it was. Marshall! she cried. Baker fell to his knees in front of the supine figure, searching for a pulse, first at the mans wrist, and then reached for his throat. Do something! Tricia cried as tears welled in her eyes. Baker rose to his feet, his expression one of shock. Im sorry, Tricia. Hes dead. The blue-and-red emergency lights still ...

-Titulo Original : Go Hex Yourself-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of… Amazon’s Best Romances of April Goodreads’ Most Anticipated April Romances BookRiot’s Best Books of the Week PopSugar’s Romance Novels for When You Need a Little Spice Culturess’ April Romance to Have on Your Spring TBRIt’s one hex of an attraction in this romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare. When Reggie Johnson answers a job ad in the paper, she’s astonished to find that she’s not applying to work at her favorite card game, Spellcraft: The Magicking. Instead, she’s applying to be an actual familiar for an actual witch. As in, real magic. The new job has a few perks - great room and board, excellent pay, and shes apprenticing to a powerful witch. Sure, the witch is a bit eccentric. And sure, there was that issue with the black cat Reggie would prefer to forget about. The biggest problem, however, is warlock Ben Magnus, her employers nephew and the most arrogant, insufferable, maddening man to ever cast a spell. Reggie absolutely hates him. Hes handsome, but hes also bossy and irritating and orders her around. Bens butt might look great in a crystal ball vision, but thats as far as it goes. But when someone with a vendetta targets the household, she finds herself working with Ben to break a deadly curse. Apparently, when theyre not fighting like cats and dogs, things get downright...bewitching. Review Go Hex Yourself is one of those books: the ones you read even though you should be getting ready for work; the ones you cannot help telling your friends about; the ones that make you giggle out loud on the bus; the ones that are so addictively charming, engaging, cinematic, you just cross your fingers and hope someone will turn them into a movie. And that’s because Go Hex Yourself is a romantic masterpiece, and the sexiest, most bewitching take on enemies to lovers I’ve read in ages. I want to live in the worlds Jessica Clare creates, and I cannot wait for her next book.-Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisThis whimsical witchy romcom absolutely sparkles with humour and charm. Its vibrant characters, unique magic system, and smoking hot romance will keep readers enthralled. I found myself compulsively turning pages, laughing and swooning all along the way. A spellbinding delight!-India Holton, national bestselling author of The Wisteria Society of Lady ScoundrelsThis is a super fun paranormal romance with an interesting magical system. Its written with fans of the enemies-to-lovers and grumpy/sunshine tropes in mind, and has entertaining side characters. Definitely pick this up when youre in the mood for a light-hearted romance with a few laughs and some steam.-BookRiotIn this breezy paranormal rom-com from bestseller Clare (Holly Jolly Cowboy), an intense young woman trying to pay off family debts finds a job with unexpected erotic side benefits. Fans of Katie MacAlister and Annette Blair will be pleased.-Publishers WeeklyA lighthearted and fun romp.-Library Journal About the Author New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare writes under three pen names. As Jessica Clare, she writes erotic contemporary romance. As Jessica Sims, she writes fun, sexy shifter paranormals. Finally, as Jill Myles, she writes a little bit of everything, from sexy, comedic urban fantasy to zombie fairy tales. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 REGGIE When I pull up to the location of my job interview in Nicks borrowed car, my first thought is that Ive made a mistake. I peer up at the ominous-looking building, a black-brick Victorian tucked among several more-brightly colored neighbors, and consult my phone again. No, this is the right place. After all, theres only one Hemlock Avenue in the city. With a worried look, I glance up at the building again, then find a place to park a few streets over thats not too close and not too far away. Its a corner store, and I check t...

-Titulo Original : The League Of Gentlewomen Witches (dangerous Damsels)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: “As much fun as the English language will permit.”-New York Times Book Review on The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. . . .Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to say-although it must never be said-witchcraft. The League of Gentlewomen Witches strives to improve the world in small ways. Using magic, they tidy, correct, and manipulate according to their notions of what is proper, entirely unlike those reprobates in the Wisteria Society. When the long lost amulet of Black Beryl is discovered, it is up to Charlotte, as the future leader of the League, to make sure the powerful talisman does not fall into the wrong hands. Therefore, it is most unfortunate when she crosses paths with Alex O’Riley, a pirate who is no Mr. Darcy. With all the world scrambling after the amulet, Alex and Charlotte join forces to steal it together. If only they could keep their pickpocketing hands to themselves! If Alex’s not careful, he might just steal something else-such as Charlotte’s heart. Review One of Buzzfeeds Best Books of MarchA March LibraryReads PickA brilliant mix of adventure, romance, and Oscar Wildesque absurdity - one of the wittiest, most original rom coms I have read all year.-Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Bringing Down the DukeTheres no literary experience quite like reading an India Holton book. The League of Gentlewoman Witches is a wild, rollicking, delicious carnival ride of a story, filled with rakish pirates, chaotic witches, flying houses (and bicycles, and pumpkins), delightful banter, and some serious steam. Youve never read Victorian romance like this before... and itll ruin you for everything else.-Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Paybacks a Witch“Fantastical, romantic fun! Sparkling with witty allusions to Shakespeare and Austen, whimsical adventure, and tenderhearted romance, The League of Gentlewomen Witches is a book lover’s dream come true.”-Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers seriesSexy, funny, and utterly charming, The League of Gentlewomen Witches is like a deliciously over-caffeinated historical romance novel. Not only does Holton treat us to a fiery feminist witch as our heroine and a dashing pirate as our leading man, but she also gives us lyrical prose and crackling banter to enjoy on the side. Buckle up, readers, because this is a ride you won’t want to miss.”-Lynn Painter, author of Mr. Wrong Number“What happens when a prim and proper witch crosses paths with a dashing pirate? Flaming chaos and delicious debauchery, of course. The League of Gentlewomen Witches is another wickedly funny romp through this glorious world created by India Holton.”-Harper St. George, author of The Devil and the Heiress “When a prickly witch meets her match in a dangerously endearing pirate... the match bursts into flames! India Holtons joyous, swoony, genre-exploding novel is a marvel, bristling with wit (and weaponry!) and brimming with love. The League of Gentlewomen Witches will steal your heart, fly it to the moon, and return it to your chest, sparking with magic and just in time for tea.”-Joanna Lowell, author ofThe Runaway DuchessThe League of Gentlewomen Witches has punch and verve, and makes for one heck of ride. Its romantic, sensual and a lot of fun, too.-All About RomanceFilled with wit and an intriguing enemy-to-lovers romance. For fans of Jane Austen and Evie Dunmore.-LibraryReads “The whimsical worldbuilding forms a perfect backdrop to the angsty couple, and Holton’s winking narration, which puts her in cahoots with the reader, makes her exaggerated characters work. Overflowing with heart, humor, and hyperbole, this clever romance enchants.”-Publishers WeeklyWith her arch turns of phrase and clever wordplay, Holton provides plenty of chuckles...a fun-filled romp in a topsy-turvy world of corset-we...

-Titulo Original : Tom Clancy Target Acquired (a Jack Ryan Jr. Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Jack Ryan, Jr., will do anything for a friend, but this favor will be paid for in blood in the latest electric entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Jack Ryan, Jr., would do anything for Ding Chavez. Thats why Jack is currently sitting in an open-air market in Israel, helping a CIA team with a simple job. The man running the mission, Peter Beltz, is an old friend from Dings Army days. Ding hadnt seen his friend since Peters transfer to the CIA eighteen months prior and intended to use the assignment to reconnect. Unfortunately, Ding had to cancel at the last minute and asked Jack to take his place. Its a cushy assignment-a trip to Israel in exchange for a couple hours of easy work, but Jack could use the downtime after his last operation. Jack is here merely as an observer, but when he hastens to help a woman and her young son, he finds himself the target of trained killers. Alone and outgunned, Jack will have to use all his skills to protect the life of the child. About the Author Tom Clancy was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than eighteen books. He died in October 2013.Don Bentley spent a decade as an army Apache helicopter pilot. While deployed in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with “V” device for valor. Following his time in the military, Bentley worked as an FBI special agent focusing on foreign intelligence and counterintelligence and was a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team member. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Shuk HaCarmel Open-Air Market Tel Aviv, Israel Jack Ryan, Jr., took another bite of falafel, hunching his broad shoulders to protect his prize against the press of hundreds of bodies. At six-foot-two and two hundred twenty pounds, Jack was a big man even by American standards. In Israel, he towered over most of the crowd. Even so, he still felt like a lion guarding its prey from a pack of circling wild dogs. Jack smiled at the image, expertly using a thick forearm to guide a chattering trio of teenagers away from his dripping food. Wild dogs on the savannah would try to rob the lion of his food, despite their small size. But the crowd that ebbed and flowed up the narrow confines of HaCarmel Street was absent the malicious intent of an African predator, regardless of how small. Over the last decade or so, Jack had become adept at reading crowds, and this one radiated benevolence. The Mediterranean sun shone from a sky the kind of perfect blue usually seen only in Photoshopped travel brochures, bathing the crowd in soothing light. The air was warm without the stickiness of the hot season, while the faint smell of salt water blowing in from the ocean just blocks away mingled with spicy scents of food cooking in the countless booths lining the street. Jack caught bits and pieces of a handful of languages as vendors and potential buyers argued over prices and wares. Jack was no stranger to foreign locales, but there was something inherently magical about Tel Aviv. The city felt electric, full of entrepreneurs whose agile minds and unbounded dreams rivaled those of Silicon Valley. Here, in the Middle Easts only democracy, the weather was excellent, the women beautiful, the people friendly, and the food fantastic. In short, the perfect vacation city. But Jack wasnt on vacation. As if on cue, a man settled into a plastic seat adjacent to a table at the opposite side of the alley. He was late forties to early fifties, with a full head of blond hair that was just beginning to gray at the temples. The man dusted off the table with the fastidious nature of someone unaccustomed to the grit and dirt common to open-air markets. Once hed cleared the spot in front of him of all debris real and imaginary, he flagged down a waiter. The proprietor came over with a smile and the man ordered a coffee in English before adding the obligatory toda, thank you. The waiter smiled again be...

-Titulo Original : Shadowman An Elusive Psycho Killer And The Birth Of Fbi Profiling-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Mindhunter crossed with American Gothic. This chilling story has the ghostly unease of a nightmare.-Michael Cannell, author of Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber and the Invention of Criminal Profiling The pulse-pounding account of the first time in history that the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit created a psychological profile to catch a serial killer On June 25, 1973, a seven-year-old girl went missing from the Montana campground where her family was vacationing. Somebody had slit open the back of their tent and snatched her from under their noses. None of them saw or heard anything. Susie Jaeger had vanished into thin air, plucked by a shadow. The largest manhunt in Montana’s history ensued, led by the FBI. As days stretched into weeks, and weeks into months, Special Agent Pete Dunbar attended a workshop at FBI Headquarters in Quantico, Virgina, led by two agents who had hatched a radical new idea: What if criminals left a psychological trail that would lead us to them? Patrick Mullany, a trained psychologist, and Howard Teten, a veteran criminologist, had created the Behavioral Science Unit to explore this new voodoo they called “criminal profiling.” At Dunbar’s request, Mullany and Teten built the FBI’s first profile of an unknown subject: the UnSub who had snatched Susie Jaeger and, a few months later, a nineteen-year-old waitress. When a suspect was finally arrested, the profile fit him to a T... Review Praise for ShadowManRon Franscell has written criminal profiling’s origin story, an urgent and obsessive true-crime tale that transcends the genre. ShadowMan ramps up to an almost unbearable pitch, Mindhunter crossed with American Gothic. This chilling story has the ghostly unease of a nightmare-as atmospheric and unnerving a story as you’ll ever read.-Michael Cannell, author of Incendiary: The Psychiatrist, the Mad Bomber and the Invention of Criminal Profiling “If any modern crime writer should bear the mantle of the late, great Jack Olsen it is Ron Franscell. He’s one of our most provocative authors in any genre. . . Here, he does his usual splendid job of weaving fear, monstrosity, and place into a vivid, harrowing story about an epic moment in forensic history. Nobody does it better.”-Dr. Vincent DiMaio, celebrated medical examiner and author of Forensic Pathology“A thrill ride through the entangled brutality and brilliance that gave birth to one of the FBI’s most intriguing forensic tools: criminal profiling.-John Douglas, legendary FBI profiler and author of Mindhunter “A brilliant, long overdue page-turner of a story about the FBI Behavioral Sciences Unit Mindhunters.”-Peter Vronsky, author of American Serial Killers“Ron Franscell has always been in the upper echelon of true-crime authors. ShadowMan is his crowning achievement. Bravo to a master of the genre!”-Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell and The Hive“A thrilling book about the lengths to which investigators went to catch an elusive killer and a pivotal moment in the history of criminal investigation.”-Library JournalShadowMan makes an important contribution to the history of profiling as well as a more gripping true-crime narrative than the popular fiction we see about profilers today.”-Psychology Today About the Author Ron Franscell is the acclaimed author of 18 books and has been hailed as one of America’s best narrative nonfiction writers. A journalist who has covered war and natural disasters abroad, he wrote the international true-crime bestsellers The Darkest Night and the 2017 Edgar finalist Morgue: A Life in Death. His debut book Angel Fire-a USA Today bestselling literary novel about two brothers and the wounds of war-was listed by the San Francisco Chronicle among the 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century West. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. PROLOGUE Shadows Come Monday, October 10, 2005 Manhattan, Montana A hired m...

-Titulo Original : Spirits And Sourdough (a Magical Bakery Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Baker Katie Lightfoot needs a sprinkle of magic to solve a haunting mystery in the newest book in this New York Times bestselling series. Hedgewitch Katie Lightfoot works at the Honeybee Bakery in Savannah, and shes always up for investigating her adopted homes rich supernatural history. Thats why shes taking a ghost tour for the very first time. But when the psychic tour guide tells Katie that shes being followed by the ghost of a recently murdered woman, Katie realizes she met the victim earlier that day, just before she died. She knows she must bring the killer to justice. And this murder isnt the only mystery Katie needs to solve. Her new husband, Declan McCarthy, is missing the guardian spirit who always watched over him, and shes concerned that Decks life could be at risk if they cant find him. Under pressure from the living and the dead, Katie will have to use all of her magical skills to start an investigation from scratch and avoid half-baked alibis, because this baker kneads to find a killer. Review Praise for the Magical Bakery MysteriesSpellwork, tasty recipes, an adorable Cairn terrier familiar, and of course, the genial camaraderie of family and covens.--Kings River Life Magazine “As a fan of magic and witches in my cozies, Cates’s series remains a favorite.”-Fresh Fiction“Ms. Cates has most assuredly found the right ingredients...a series that is a finely sifted blend of drama, suspense, romance, and otherworldly elements.”-Once Upon a Romance“Cates is a smooth, accomplished writer who combines a compelling plot with a cast of interesting characters.”-Kirkus ReviewsFun and exciting reading.-USA Today“If you enjoy...Ellery Adams’s Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery series, and Heather Blake’s Wishcraft Mystery series, you are destined to enjoy the Magical Bakery Mystery series.”-MyShelf An entertaining read with plenty of twists and turns around each corner.-The Genre Minx Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Using the tips of my fingers, I gently stripped the tiny, pungent leaves of thyme from their woody stems. The air around me thickened with the scent of herbal goodness. I inhaled deeply with my eyes half closed, and my lips barely moved in a silent invocation to trigger the plants powers of courage and healing. As a hedgewitch, this kind of green spell was my special talent. As a professional baker, my brand of kitchen magic was a handy addition to my recipes. As part owner of the Honeybee Bakery along with my uncle Ben and aunt Lucy-who was a hedgewitch like me-my gift allowed me to add beneficial dashes of enchantment to the pastries our customers loved so much. Lucy and I were spending the last hour before the Honeybee closed working on two new recipes. The thyme was for a blood orange thyme cake Id been fine-tuning for a few days, and Lucy was developing a new treat with Halloween-and the Honeybee Halloween party-right around the corner: gummy worms crawling out of gooey dirt brownies made with dark chocolate and a tasty dollop of cherry jam. Lucy tipped her head and examined her work. Katie? Come take a look. What do you think? Brushing off my hands, I moved to stand beside her. Shed carefully created holes in the brownies, and the worms really did look like they were crawling out. Looks yummy but just gross enough that the kids will love them, I said. Good. She sounded satisfied. Well add them to the mix. So far, we have spiderweb red velvet cookies, homemade marshmallow ghosties, marzipan shortbread jack-o-lanterns, and nutty popcorn balls. We need something with candy corn for the Halloween party. Cupcakes? She nodded. Definitely. We can layer the batter to make the cakes yellow and orange, then frost them with white buttercream and decorate with candy corn. And our usual full-moon sugar cookies will go with the theme. Ill bring my old cast-iron Dutch oven to use as a cauldron. Your uncle has alre...

-Titulo Original : Totally Pawstruck (second Chance Cat Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Secondhand store owner Sarah Grayson and her inquisitive rescue cat, Elvis, will need to close the book on a killer in the newest installment of this charming New York Times bestselling series. Although Sarah Grayson is often tending to the contained chaos of her delightful secondhand store in North Harbor, Maine, plus dealing with the quirky personality of her rescue cat, Elvis, she still takes an occasional night off. But her evening out comes to an abrupt end when Sarah discovers Stella Hall, a member of the library board, standing over a body in the street. Although Stella admits that she and the victim had fought about several things including library funding, she is adamant that she is innocent and the real killer is on the loose. Sarah is eager to help, but even with the assistance of Charlotte’s Angels, the senior citizen detectives who rent out part of her shop, there is still a vast amount of circumstantial evidence linking Stella to the crime. The odds may be stacked against them, but Sarah and Elvis, along with the Angels, will work hard to check out the suspects and catch a killer. Review Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Second Chance Cat MysteriesA surefire winner.--New York Times bestselling author Miranda JamesSure to appeal to anyone who loves a combination of felonies and felines.--Richmond Times-DispatchRyan kicks off the new Second Chance Cat Mystery series with a lot of excitement. Her small Maine town is filled with unique characters. . . . This tale is enjoyable from beginning to end; readers will look forward to more.--RT Book Reviews“Cleverly planned and flawlessly executed…Full of humor, cat antics, intrigue and suspense…The best of both worlds for those who love cats and cozy mysteries.”-Open Book Society “Excellently written, and as always, I am eager to return to my friends in this series.”-Bibliophile About the Author Sofie Ryan is the author of the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat Mysteries. She also writes the New York Times bestselling Magical Cats Mysteries under the name Sofie Kelly. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Praise forthe New York Times BestsellingSecond Chance Cat Mysteries An affirmation of friendship as well as a tantalizing whodunit, The Whole Cat and Caboodle marks a promising start to a series sure to appeal to anyone who loves a combination of felonies and felines.-Richmond Times-Dispatch Ryan kicks off the new Second Chance Cat Mystery series with a lot of excitement. Her small Maine town is filled with unique characters. . . . This tale is enjoyable from beginning to end; readers will look forward to more. -RT Book Reviews If you enjoy a cozy mystery featuring a lovable protagonist with a bevy of staunch friends, a shop youd love to explore, plenty of suspects, and a supersmart cat, youll love The Whole Cat and Caboodle.-MyShelf I am absolutely crazy about this series. . . . The cast of characters is phenomenal. . . . I loved every minute of this book. -Melissas Mochas, Mysteries & Meows If you enjoy a lighthearted mystery; a smart, cute cat; and wonderful heroine, then I suggest you read this series. -The Reading Caf If you are looking for a charming cozy mystery with a smart main character and an adorable cat, then you should check out The Fast and the Furriest.-The Avid Reader Ms. Ryan writes a well-thought-out mystery with twists and red herrings, often incorporating attractive new characters.-Fresh Fiction Titles by Sofie Ryan The Whole Cat and Caboodle Buy a Whisker A Whisker of Trouble Telling Tails The Fast and the Furriest No Escape Claws Claw Enforcement Undercover Kitty Totally Pawstruck ToTaLlY PawStrucK a second chance cat mystery Sofie Ryan BERKLEY PRIME CRIME Published by Berkley An imprint of Penguin Random House LLC penguinrandomhouse Copyright © 2022 by Darlene Ryan Excerpt from Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly © 2011 by...

-Titulo Original : The Lady Tempts An Heir (the Gilded Age Heiresses)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: One of Oprah Daily’s Most Anticipated Romances of 2022!A fake engagement brings together a lady with bold and daring dreams, and the heir whose heart she captured-perfect for fans of Bridgerton! Tall, dark, and brooding-to say that American Maxwell Crenshaw stood out in the glittering ballrooms of London is an understatement. He vowed never to set foot in England again, but when a summons from his father along with an ultimatum to secure his legacy has him crossing the Atlantic for the last time, reuniting him with the delectable Lady Helena March, he can’t deny the temptation she presents. Or the ideas she inspires… Lady Helena March is flirting with scandal. Instead of spending her time at teas and balls in search of another husband, as is expected of a young widow, Helena pours her energy into The London Home for Young Women. But Society gives no quarter to unmarried radicals who associate with illegitimate children and fallen women, and Helena’s funding is almost run out. So when the sinfully seductive Crenshaw heir suggests a fake engagement to save them both-him from an unwanted marriage and her from scorn and financial ruin-Helena finds herself too fascinated to refuse the sexy American. As their arrangement of convenience melts oh so deliciously into nights of passion, their deception starts to become real. But if Max knew the true reason Helena can never remarry, he wouldn’t look at her with such heat in his eyes. Or might the Crenshaw heir be willing to do whatever it takes to win the one woman he’s never been able to forget… Review Praise for The Lady Tempts an HeirLuscious historical romance-PopSugar“With sizzling chemistry, brilliant banter, and an unapologetically strong, feminist heroine, Harper St. George sets the pages ablaze!”-Christi Caldwell, USA Today bestselling author of Along Came a Lady“Harper St. George just gets better and better with every book, penning the kind of page-turning stories that you will want to read again as soon as you finish each one. Max and Helena are my new favorite couple in the series.”-Lyssa Kay Adams, author of Isnt it Bromantic?The central couple’s palpable devotion is sure to delight. Series fans will not be disappointed.-Publishers WeeklyHits all the right notes.-Library JournalPraise for Harper St. GeorgeGlittering ballroom romance bursting with the industry and wealth that so define Gilded Age heiresses.-Entertainment Weekly on The Heiress Gets a Duke “A sparkling jewel of a love story, full to the brim with Victorian wit, romance, and heart-stopping heat.”-Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author on The Devil and the Heiress The Heiress Gets a Duke is a charming, compulsively readable delight and I cant wait for the next book from Harper St Georges magical pen!-Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author A sexy, emotional, romantic tale...Harper St. George is a must-buy for me!-Terri Brisbin, USA Today bestselling author on The Heiress Gets a Duke Wit, seduction and passion blend seamlessly to create this deeply emotional romance...the perfect sensual escape.-Anabelle Bryant, USA Today bestselling author on The Heiress Gets a Duke About the Author Harper St. George was raised in the rural backwoods of Alabama and along the tranquil coast of northwest Florida. It was a setting filled with stories of the old days that instilled in her a love of history, romance, and adventure. By high school, she had discovered the historical romance novel which combined all of those elements into one perfect package. She has been hooked ever since. She lives in the Atlanta area with her family and loves to hear from readers. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Tyranny follows the tyrant. Woe to the man who leaves behind a shadow that bears his form. Victor Hugo Six Months Later Maxwell Crenshaw had left New York for London three times this year. The first time had been to save ...

-Titulo Original : Lightning In A Mirror (fogg Lake)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The final installment in the chilling Fogg Lake trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz. Olivia LeClairs experiment with speed dating is not going well. First there was the nasty encounter with the date from hell who tried to murder her and now the mysterious Harlan Rancourt-long believed dead-sits down at her table and tells her shes the only one who can help him locate the legendary Vortex lab. This is not what Olivia had in mind when she signed up for the Four Event Success Guaranteed package offered by the dating agency. She doesnt have much choice, though, because her psychic investigation firm works for the mysterious Foundation and Victor Arganbright, the director, is adamant that she assist Harlan. Theres just one problem-no one knows Harlans real agenda. His father once ran the Foundation like a mob organization, and Harlan was destined to be his heir. Theres a real possibility Harlan has returned to claim his inheritance. For now, however, its a case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend because others are after the secrets of the long-lost lab. Unfortunately for Olivia, the one thing friend and foe have in common is that everyone is convinced she is the key. Her unique psychic talent is required to defuse the ticking time bomb that is Vortex. Neither trusts the other but Olivia and Harlan soon realize they must work together to survive and unlock the Bluestone Projects most dangerous secrets before more innocent people die. Review “Bestseller Krentz wraps up her Fogg Lake trilogy in dazzling fashion with this paranormal tour de force…Krentz delivers a first-rate set of characters while masterfully ratcheting up the tension on the way to a powerhouse finale. Readers will devour this smart, sexy story.”-Publishers Weekly “Best-selling Krentz expertly wraps up her Fogg Lake trilogy by smartly leaning into her preferred literary wheelhouse of paranormal-tinged danger, sizzling desire, and zippy dialogue…lively writing imbued with a generous dose of bracing wit.”-Booklist, starred review “Longtime fans will recognize names of people Harlan ran into during his five years away; the possibility of future books exploring those connections is exciting.”-Library Journal “The last installment of a trilogy has inventive, interesting worldbuilding.”-Kirkus “Jayne Ann Krentz is a master of inventive worldbuilding and has written a fascinating, magical and dazzling story. Readers will be drawn into a complex paranormal world with smart, appealing multigenerational characters who dare to rise to the challenges and deliver sharp dialogue.”-BookReporter “An exciting, intense, suspenseful thriller, with supernatural elements. Jayne Ann Krentz gives us a wonderful conclusion to this series.”-The Reading Cafe “Lightning in a Mirror brings readers all the action, realism, danger, and intrigue expected by this amazing author.”-Fresh Fiction “Another thrill ride of magic, mystery and a new romance for our hero Olivia LeClair.”-Red Carpet Crash About the Author Jayne Ann Krentz is the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She has written contemporary romantic suspense novels under that name and futuristic and historical romance novels under the pseudonyms Jayne Castle and Amanda Quick, respectively. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Olivia LeClair was halfway across the parking garage and thinking about getting a cat when she realized the man coming toward her intended to murder her. Hi, remember me? the killer said. Brian. Brian Gatewood. We met at that speed date event last week. I didnt realize you lived in this apartment building. What a coincidence. I just moved in. Im on the tenth floor. As if she didnt have enough to deal with, given the new wave of nightmares that had been robbing her of sleep lately. The dream images came in whispers and ghostly fragments: A voice she almost ...

-Titulo Original : Murder On Wall Street (a Gaslight Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Midwife Sarah Brandt Malloy and her detective husband, Frank, must discover who killed a prominent-but despised-society banker before an innocent family is destroyed in Murder on Wall Street, an all-new Gaslight Mystery in the USA Today bestselling series.Reformed gangster Jack Robinson is working hard to bolster his image in Gilded Age New York City society as he prepares to become a new father. But when Hayden Norcross, the man who nearly ruined his wife, is shot in cold blood, Jack knows the police will soon come knocking on his door. Frank Malloy has to agree-things don’t look good for Jack. But surely a man as unlikeable as Hayden had more than a few enemies. And it’s soon clear that plenty of the upper echelon as well as the denizens of the most squalid areas of the city seem to have hated him.Sarah and Frank have their work cut out for them. As the daughter of the elite Decker family, Sarah has access to the social circles Hayden frequented, and the more she learns about his horrific treatment of women, the more disturbed she becomes. And as Frank investigates, he finds that Hayden had a host of unsavory habits that may have hastened his demise. But who finally killed him? Sarah and Frank must put the pieces together quickly before time runs out and Jack’s hard-won new life and family are ripped apart. About the Author Victoria Thompson is the Edgar® and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight mysteries, the Counterfeit Lady series, as well as numerous historical novels. She lives in the Chicago area with her family. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. IThe baby seems to be in the right position, but you havent dropped yet, so I think you have a while still to go.Sarah Malloy managed a smile. No woman in the last month of her pregnancy wanted to hear she still had a while to go, especially in July.How long is a while? Jocelyn Robinson asked crossly as she sat up in her bed and rearranged her clothing after Sarahs examination. They were in Jocelyns bedroom, which she obviously had newly decorated with the most stylish furnishings.No one can say for certain. Babies come when theyre ready.But . . . I thought it would be easy to figure out since I know exactly when . . . when the baby got started, Jocelyn said with a frown.By which Jocelyn meant that she knew the exact day when she had been raped by a young man whom shed had no reason to suspect would do such a thing.Sarahs reassuring smile held. That does make it easier, but even still, we cant predict exactly when the baby will come. You could give birth tomorrow and prove I have no idea what Im talking about.I dont want to insult you, Jocelyn said with a rueful grin, but Id be very happy to give birth tomorrow. Or even today. She wrinkled her nose hopefully. Dont you know some midwife trick to hurry things along?Sarah laughed at that. I know a dozen, but none of them really work. About all they accomplish is giving the expectant mother something to do while shes waiting.Jocelyn sighed and reached out in a silent request for Sarah to help her up from the bed. When she was on her feet, after some effort from both women, Jocelyn invited Sarah to join her downstairs for some cool lemonade.The parlor-like the bedroom and most of the rest of the house-had been redecorated since Jocelyn had married Jack Robinson in January. The dark, heavy velvet furnishings favored by the houses original owner-and left undisturbed after Jack had acquired the house-had been replaced by lighter, more fashionable damask, showing Jocelyns excellent taste. Today the parlor windows were open to what little breeze was available, and the lemonade was a welcome treat.When the maid who had served them withdrew, Sarah said, How are things going with you and Jack?Jocelyn sighed, making Sarah a little fearful of what her answer would be. Sarah had, after all, played matchmaker for the couple, who hadn...

-Titulo Original : Evil In Emerald (a Harriet Gordon Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Craving a change of pace, Harriet Gordon, joins a local musical theatre production but when a fellow cast member is brutally killed, Harriet and Inspector Curran must turn the spotlight on murder in this all-new mystery from the author of Revenge in Rubies. Between working at her brother’s school and typing up Inspector Robert Curran’s police reports, Harriet Gordon has little time for personal pursuits and she has been enjoying the rehearsals for her role in the Singapore Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society’s latest production - Pirates of Penzance. But Harriet quickly discovers tensions run deep within the theatre company and when the leading man is found murdered, suspicions abound, exposing scandalous behavior as well as some insidious crimes. Inspector Curran once again turns to Harriet for help with this difficult case, but his own life begins to unravel as a mysterious man turns up on his doorstep claiming to know more about Curran’s painful past than he himself does. And after the one person he has always counted on delivers him some devastating news, the line between his personal and professional life begins to blur. Now, more than ever, Curran needs Harriet’s steadfast assistance, and when another cast member meets a violent end, Curran and Harriet will have to close in on a killer determined to make this case their final curtain call. About the Author Australian author, A.M Stuart, creator of the popular Harriet Gordon Mystery series, lives in Melbourne, Australia but over her life she has travelled extensively and lived in Africa and Singapore, experiences which she brings to her writing. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a lawyer across a variety of disciplines including the military and emergency services. As well as the Harriet Gordon series, she is also multi published in historical romance and short stories with settings in England and Australia and spanning different periods of history. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Friday, 28 October 1910 As the last strains of a waltz died away, Harriet Gordon looked up into Simon Humes handsome face. Her heart skipped a beat as he bent his head toward her and whispered, Its too early to go home and its a lovely night, lets go for a walk. Yes, lets, she whispered back. After a wonderful dinner and a few turns around the dance floor at Raffles, a walk in the warm tropical evening seemed the perfect end to a perfect night. With the lights of the hotel and the bright music of the band behind them, they strolled arm in arm across Beach Road to the beach itself. Away from the hotel, the soft night enfolded them. Harriet threw her head back to look at the stars bright in the inky velvet blackness of the sky. She had had, maybe, one glass of wine too many, but she didnt care. The peaceful sea sighed as it lapped gently onto the white sand and Simon pulled her away from the solidity of the palm groves toward the water. Simon. Im not dressed for beach walking, she protested. Then take off your stockings and shoes, he said, and undid his own boots, hanging them from the laces around his neck. He rolled up his trousers and held out his hand. Coming? Harriet looked down at her expensive gray leather evening shoes and her one pair of silk stockings. Oh, hang it all, she said, and while Simon discreetly stood with his hands in his pockets looking out to sea, she pulled off her shoes and stockings. She rolled her stockings into the toes of her shoes, and holding the shoes in her left hand, she indecorously hitched her skirts almost to her knees, gathering the fabric into the wide velvet belt, before stepping gingerly out onto the sand. Simon caught her spare hand and tugged at her, pulling her down toward the water. Simon! Harriet protested as he swept her into his arms and waded out into the sea. My dress! Its only ankle-deep, and its wonderfully warm. He set her do...

-Titulo Original : Murder, She Wrote Debonair In Death-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: When a local art shop owner is murdered, Jessica Fletcher is surprised to once again be working alongside her old friend MI-6 agent Michael Haggerty to solve the case in the newest mystery in this USA Today bestselling series.When Nelson Penzell, co-owner of a local art and treasure store in Cabot Cove, is murdered, the nail tech from Jessica Fletchers favorite beauty parlor is the main suspect. After all, shes the one who ran out of the store screaming, covered in blood, and holding the murder weapon. Jessica is positive that despite the circumstances, Coreen cant possibly be guilty, and is determined to prove it. When Michael Haggerty, handsome MI-6 agent and Jessicas old friend, is caught snooping around the victim’s home, its quickly apparent to her that she was right. Nelson has always had a bit of a reputation for being a rake, but Haggerty is sure his sins go far beyond what anyone in town imagined. If she wants to clear Coreens name, Jessica will have to work alongside Michael to find out who killed Nelson-and maybe help bust a crime ring in the process. About the Author Jessica Fletcher is a bestselling mystery writer who has a knack for stumbling upon real-life mysteries in her various travels. Award-winning writer Terrie Farley Moran coauthors this bestselling series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Jessica, I really think you should let me fluff up the top. My favorite hairdresser, Loretta Spiegel, used her fingers and the handle of a round-headed brush to push my ash blond hair about an inch higher than I normally wear it. Then she turned the easy-to-rotate salon chair I was sitting in from right to left and back again so I could view it from all angles in the mirror in front of me. No, thank you, Loretta. I am happy with my hair the way it is. Then I added, At least for the time being, to soften the blow. Loretta and I had some version of this same conversation nearly every time I came in for a trim. She kept trying to make what she called small changes to my hairstyle, which I was sure would eventually lead to major changes. My short hair, layered with just enough waves to have an agreeable, feminine look, suited me perfectly. I found it easy to manage, a boon when I am traveling, what with book tours, research trips, and my favorite jaunts-visits to family and friends. Although I resisted every suggestion Loretta made, that never stopped her from making them. Loretta pulled a long, pointed stainless steel hair clip off a cardboard placard that was standing upright on her countertop and snapped it open to section off the side of my hair she was ready to cut. If you say so, Jessica, but I wish youd let me make a small change here and there. I think it would give you a more modern look. My longtime friend and neighbor Ideal Molloy was tucked under a pink domed hair dryer a few feet behind us. She was wrapped in a kimono-style smock, her dark hair covered with rows of plastic curlers and a bouffant hairnet. Ideal raised her voice as if not sure we could hear her over the whirring of the dryer. More modern. Thats exactly right, Loretta. Thank you. Coreen Wilson, the salons manicurist, had worked as Lorettas assistant since she was a student in high school. Now she stood in front of Ideal, holding open a plastic nail polish display case filled with inch-high bottles of lacquer of every color of the rainbow, along with a few odd shades I couldnt identify. Coreen ran one hand through her honey blond curls while she waited patiently for Ideal to look over the entire selection and then choose her usual deep red polish. Shed said it so many times, even I knew the name-Dark Cherry. So when Ideal veered off, we were all taken by surprise. Loretta, thats exactly what I want. A more modern look for my fingernails. Maybe this time Ill even do my toes. Should I go with royal blue or stripes, or something bolder? Every ti...

-Titulo Original : Savage Road (torpedo Ink)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan explores uncharted territory in the new Torpedo Ink Motorcycle Club novel.When Savin “Savage” Pajari and Seychelle Dubois first met, their connection was instant, their attraction undeniable. Their relationship has been full throttle since day one. Even though months have passed, the passion and love between them has only increased.Savage completely owns what he is: a sadist in the bedroom who can only get off on his partner’s pain. He believes he’s not a good man, but he loves Seychelle with a fierceness that shocks him. He wants all of her, but only if she gives herself freely with eyes wide open.Seychelle never imagined the lure of mixing pain with pleasure, or how much she’d crave Savage’s darkness. She’s been shaken to her core, but Seychelle is committed to Savage and their life together-even though he’s keeping a piece of himself back. And to truly make their relationship work, he has to give her everything that he is, just as she is doing for him.Savage knows that what he really needs could break his woman if she isn’t ready. She agreed to come into his world, and he’s not about to give her up. He has to find a way to let her see the monster inside without pushing her away. But the real Savage might be more than Seychelle can bear...and he knows he wouldn’t survive losing her. 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, 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. One Seychelle Dubois sat on the bathroom floor staring at the toilet for the second morning in a row. She felt like an idiot. No, Savage, Im not pregnant. And Im not a secret drinker either. What the hell is wrong? Should I call Steele? I want you to go see him. She pushed herself up, glaring at him. I do not need to see a doctor. Do you remember the talk we had on privacy? Stumbling over to the sink, Seychelle washed her face with cold water, rinsed out her mouth and then started the process of brushing her teeth. Savin Savage Pajari continued to watch her in the mirror. He leaned one hip against the doorjamb, arms crossed over his chest. His eyes were arctic blue, so cold they made her shiver. It didnt help that he wore a thin pair of drawstring pants, indicating he was going out to practice with his whip. She had been avoiding watching him the last couple of days because for some unexplained reason, just the sight and sound of it turned her on like nothing else in the world possibly could. That was the last thing she needed to know right now on top of everything else-that she was truly messed up in the head, or body, however one wanted to look at it. Seychelle, we did have a talk about privacy, and I told you how I felt about it when it came to my woman. Now fuckin tell me whats going on. She took her time finishing with her teeth, rinsed her mouth multiple times and then turned to face him, leaning her butt against the sink, arms crossed to match his. Im having hideous nightmares. Really vivid nightmares. They make me sick. She did her best not to make it an accusation, but she knew it came out like one. What was she accusing him of? He wasnt in her nightmares. Savage studied her face for a long time without speaking, those blue eyes burning like ice over her. He was gorgeous. That was half her problem. She could stare at him endlessly-forever. He had a body on him, all man, more muscles than was good for him, tattoos over scars and burns. He had the words Whip Master burned into his skin on his chest and Master of Pain burned into his back. The tats didnt cover either burns, although she knew Ink, a brother in his club, had done ...

-Titulo Original : An Impossible Impostor (a Veronica Speedwell Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: While investigating a man claiming to be the long-lost heir to a noble family, Veronica Speedwell gets the surprise of her life in this new adventure from the New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated author Deanna Raybourn.London, 1889. Veronica Speedwell and her natural historian beau Stoker are summoned by Sir Hugo Montgomerie, head of Special Branch. He has a personal request on behalf of his goddaughter, Euphemia Hathaway. After years of traveling the world, her eldest brother, Jonathan, heir to Hathaway Hall, was believed to have been killed in the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa a few years before. But now a man matching Jonathan’s description and carrying his possessions has arrived at Hathaway Hall with no memory of his identity or where he has been. Could this man truly be Jonathan, back from the dead? Or is he a devious impostor, determined to gain ownership over the familys most valuable possessions-a legendary parure of priceless Rajasthani jewels? Its a delicate situation, and Veronica is Sir Hugos only hope. Veronica and Stoker agree to go to Hathaway Hall to covertly investigate the mysterious amnesiac. Veronica is soon shocked to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past. To help Sir Hugo discover the truth, she must open doors to her own history that she long believed to be shut for good. Review Even after seven books, readers can still be surprised with the stories from Veronica’s unknown past. Fans of the series will delight in the continued adventures and relationship of the intrepid pair.--Library Journal (starred review) Might be the most dramatic Veronica Speedwell title to date....Raybourn keeps character development and keen historical insight at the forefront of this exceptional series.--Booklist About the Author Deanna Raybourn is the author of the award-winning, New York Times bestselling Lady Julia Grey series as well as the USA Today bestselling and Edgar Award-nominated Veronica Speedwell Mysteries and several stand-alone works. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Somewhere between Paris and London April 1889 I do not care for infants, and even if I did, I should not care for this one. It is decidedly moist, I protested to Stoker, thrusting the child towards him. He took it with good grace and it emitted a sort of cooing sound. It seems to like you, I observed. I could not find fault with the child on that score. From his thirst for adventure to his avid intelligence, Stoker was an eminently likeable man when he was in good spirits. (The fact that he was superbly fit and partial to reciting Keats in moments of tenderness entered into my assessment of him not in the slightest. I am, after all, a woman of science.) Stoker dandled the infant on his knee and it regarded him solemnly, eyes wide and round. I use the word infant in its loosest interpretation. It had, in fact, been born some nine or ten months before and possessed the appropriate number of teeth and skills for a child of that age. If we had permitted, it would have roamed the first-class compartment where we were comfortably ensconced en route from Paris to London. The fact that the journey included a Channel crossing via boat train was one of a dozen considerations in bringing along the childs nurse, a stout matron of something more than forty years. She was a calmly capable woman who managed her charge with a combination of ruthless efficiency and dollops of real affection. I had taken the precaution of purchasing leather leads to attach to the infant to prevent it from getting loose, but Madame Laborde assured me she was entirely capable of running it to ground should it escape. Escape seemed the last thing on its mind as it wound its chubby fist around Stokers index finger. As usual, the digit in question was stained with ink and smelt of honey and tobacco thanks to Stokers inveterate habits. We had been in...

-Titulo Original : The Secret Love Letters Of Olivia Moretti-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A secret romance sends three estranged sisters to the Amalfi Coast to follow clues about their mother’s past, and challenges them to a whole new future, in this emotional novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst. Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey haven’t been close in years, but when the sisters are forced to come together to settle their mother’s estate, they discover a secret. In an old trunk, they happen upon ownership papers for a house on the Amalfi Coast, along with a love letter to their mother from an anonymous man, promising to meet her in Italy during the summer of her sixty-fifth birthday. Now they’re questioning everything they knew about her history. In order to get answers about the woman they thought they knew, they’ll have to go back to where it all started. The sisters embark on a trip to the stunning cliffside village of Positano, Italy, to track down the mysterious ex-lover, and figure out who their mother really was. As Priscilla, Devon, and Bailey unearth the truth, they also experience the magic of Italy, the power of sisterly love, a little unexpected romance, and newfound hope for the future. Review Such a beautiful story of timeless love, a seaside village, and the real meaning of family. Priscilla, Devon and Bailey reunite as they learn their recently passed mother had a longtime secret love. In the process, they learn a few important things about themselves, too. I highly recommend taking this heartwarming trip to Italy with all the feels!-Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling authorJennifer Probst digs deep and true in this richly textured novel. You’ll fall in love with these very human sisters, captivating setting, and perfect ending. I highly recommend.-Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of When Stars Collide Travel to beautiful Positano through the eyes of three estranged sisters and the mother they only thought they knew in Jennifer Probst’s breathtaking page turner.-Jane L. Rosen, author of Eliza Starts a RumorJennifer Probsts novel The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti takes the reader on an emotion filled quest for healing and hope as three sisters travel to Italy to find the love of their late mothers life. As secrets are revealed, the estranged sisters have to find their way back to the sisterly bond they once shared. Poignant and powerful, this novel is a loving tribute to the importance of family.-Jenn McKinlay, author of Wait For ItWhat a wonderful, delightful read! Jennifer Probst never disappoints and here shes outdone herself. The story of these three wonderful sisters is the perfect book to fall into and forget about your world. Moving, absorbing, compelling, and heartfelt. Not to mention the luscious setting! You can almost smell the sea air and taste the food. Bravo!-New York Times bestselling author M.J. RoseThe ultimate escape into Italian sunshine and a romantic mystery.-Tessa Bailey“Hidden love and a rediscovered sisterhood await readers in Probsts latest…Probst once again proves her talent at writing female relationships that will resonate with readers of contemporary womens fiction.”-Booklist About the Author Jennifer Probst is the New York Times bestselling author of the Billionaire Builders series, the Searching For . . . series, the Marriage to a Billionaire series, the Steele Brothers series, the Stay series, and the Sunshine Sisters series. Like some of her characters, Probst, along with her husband and two sons, calls New Yorks Hudson Valley home. When she isnt traveling to meet readers, she enjoys reading, watching shameful reality television, and visiting a local Hudson Valley animal shelter. Follow her at JenniferProbst . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Priscilla Priscilla Hampton wondered if every daughter who buried her mother suddenly became swamped with regrets. Shed never been one to question her d...

-Titulo Original : The Lady Has A Past (burning Cove, California, 5)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Beauty and glamour meet deception and revenge in this electrifying novel by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick. Investigative apprentice Lyra Brazier, the newest resident of Burning Cove, is unsettled when her boss suddenly disappears. Lyra knows something has happened to Raina Kirk, and tracks down her last known appearance at an exclusive hotel and health spa. The health spa is known for its luxurious offerings and prestigious clientele, and the wealthy, socialite background Lyra desperately wanted to leave behind is perfect for this undercover job. What Lyra lacks in investigative experience she makes up for in gut instinct, and her gut isn’t happy that she’s saddled with a partner by Luther Pell, Raina’s dangerous lover, who wants to bring in someone with more experience to help. Instead of the suave, pistol-packing private eye she expected, though, Simon Cage is a mild-mannered antiquarian book dealer with a quiet, academic air, and a cool, remote gaze. Lyra suspects that Simon is much more than what he seems, and her instincts are confirmed when they arrive at the spa and pose as a couple: Simon has a unique gift that allows him to detect secrets, a skill that is crucial in finding Raina. The unlikely duo falls down a rabbit hole of twisted rumors and missing socialites, discovering that the health spa is a façade for something far darker than they imagined. With a murderer in their midst, Raina isnt the only one in grave danger-Lyra is next. Review “[D]evoted readers will delight in revisiting the glamorous 1930s setting and picturesque California town.... The solid romantic suspense plot flies by fast as Quick leaves the final pages to check in on all the other characters readers have come to know in Burning Cove. This is a gift for series fans.”-Publishers WeeklyQuick continues her winning string of circa 1930s Burning Cove, California books, following Close Up (2020). This ingeniously plotted, paranormal-spiced novel brilliantly showcases Quicks mastery of concentrated suspense, clever characterization, and combustible sexual chemistry.-Booklist, starred review“Stylish and sophisticated, The Lady Has a Pastis pure fun spiced with spine-tingling suspense. Vile villains, clever characters and a glamorous desert resort setting all come together to provide a great escape. This romantic mystery is a first-rate example of Quick’s expertise at spinning an enthralling tale.”-BookPage“As always Ms. Quick spins an amazing tale of the glamorous lifestyle of the rich and wicked, good vs. bad, romance and love, and The Lady Has a Past will leave you impatiently waiting for more.”-Fresh Fiction 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 Charles Adlington was in the process of trying to drown his wife in the pool when Lyra Brazier walked into the walled garden behind the mansion. At least thats what it looked like. Lyra froze, trying to process the surreal scene. Everything appeared so normal-the California sun dancing on the water, the umbrella-shaded lounge chairs, the pitcher of martinis on the table, the bag of golf clubs leaning against a garden bench. Just another postcard-perfect day in the seaside paradise that was Burning Cove. Except that Adlington was attempting to murder his wife. Lyra told herself the Adlingtons might be playing some kind of boisterous game. The violent splashing made it difficult to be sure what was going on. She couldnt even be absolutely certain that Marcella and Charles Adlington were the two people in the pool. She had never met the couple. That seemed the most logical conclusion, however, given th...

-Titulo Original : The Last Night In London-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: New York Timesbestselling author Karen White weaves a captivating story of friendship, love, and betrayal that moves between war-torn London during the Blitz and the present day. London, 1939. Beautiful and ambitious Eva Harlow and her American best friend, Precious Dubose, are trying to make their way as fashion models. When Eva falls in love with Graham St. John, an aristocrat and Royal Air Force pilot, she can’t believe her luck-she’s getting everything she ever wanted. Then the Blitz devastates her world, and Eva finds herself slipping into a web of intrigue, spies, and secrets. As Eva struggles to protect her friendship with Precious and everything she holds dear, all it takes is one unwary moment to change their lives forever… London, 2019. American journalist Maddie Warner, whose life has been marked by the tragic loss of her mother, travels to London to interview Precious about her life in pre-WWII London. Maddie has been careful to close herself off to others, but in Precious she recognizes someone whose grief rivals her own-but unlike Maddie, Precious hasn’t allowed it to crush her. Maddie finds herself drawn to both Precious and to Colin, her enigmatic surrogate nephew. As Maddie gets closer to her, she begins to unravel Precious’s haunting past-a story of friendship, betrayal, and the unremembered acts of kindness and of love. Review Karen White devotees old and new will flock to The Last Night In London, a captivating intergenerational story spanning decades from the fashion scene of pre-World War II Europe to present day London. Mystery, peril and romance combine in a heady cocktail that will keep readers bubbling with curiosity until the last page and thirsty for more when theyre done. Bravo!-Pam Jenoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Girls of Paris“What happens when a woman’s secrets become a trap she can’t escape? Romance, intrigue, and a decades-old mystery bind three women’s lives with invisible threads. From the devastation of World War II London to the journey of a modern-day journalist struggling to find herself, Karen White delivers a page turner with heart, grit, and a perfect twist at the end.”-Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Before We Were Yours and The Book of Lost Friends“Prolific author White (Dreams of Falling, 2018) intertwines the stories of two women, separated by generations but connected by grief, who both survive loss and reinvent themselves after tragedy.”-Booklist“In her signature, widely beloved style, Karen White immerses the reader in a memorable tale of three women indelibly linked through heartbreak and time. As skillfully crafted as the historical fashion adorning the story, The Last Night in London gracefully interweaves the complexities of love, grief, and forgiveness, further propelled by twists of espionage and betrayal. An engaging read from the very first page.” -Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday“With keen insight and a profoundly human cast of characters, Karen White creates a powerful story of love and redemption in Blitz-battered London and the bittersweet echoes of long-ago lives in the present day. Each piece of the puzzle lands with meticulous precision, each twist of espionage and heart-pounding betrayal propels you forward to a devastating denouement. The Last Night in London is storytelling at its finest-the kind of book you sink inside and experience, a true gift to readers.”-Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Her Last FlightWhite expands on her Walton, Ga., universe (Falling Home) to spin a dual-timeline WWII romance spiced with murky identities, intrigue, and betrayal...[a] page-turning story.-Publishers WeeklyWhite’s obvious love for the city of London makes this a cozy and rewarding read.-Historical Novels ReviewWhite’s novel’s wartime intrigue and contemporary romantic clash of characters will appeal to many.-Library Jou...

-Titulo Original : If You Ask Me-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: When an advice columnist’spicture-perfect life implodes, she opts to go rogue in this hilarious, heartwarming romance from the author of Meet Me in Paradise. Violet Covington pens Dear Sweetie, the most popular advice column in the state of North Carolina. She has an answer for how to politely handle any difficult situation…until she discovers her husband, Sam, has been cheating on her. Furious and out of sensible solutions, Violet leaves her filter at the door and turns to her column to air her own frustrations. The new, brutally honest Dear Sweetie goes viral, sending more shock waves through Violet’s life. When she burns Sam’s belongings in a front-yard, late-night bonfire, a smoking-hot firefighter named Dez shows up to douse the flames, and an unexpected fling quickly shows potential to become something longer lasting. A lot of people want to see the old polished Violet return-including her boss, who finds her unpredictability hard to manage, and Sam, who’s begging for another chance. But Dez appreciates Violet just the way she is-in fact, he can’t get enough of her. The right answers don’t come easily when Violet finds herself at her own personal crossroads. But maybe, by getting real, Violet can write her own happy ending. Review “I gasped, I ground my teeth, and I cheered along with Violet as she gathered the smashed pieces of her life and used them to build something better than before.”-Jesse Q. Sutanto, author of Dial A for Aunties Full of southern charm and self-discovery. Libby Hubscher brings a light touch to heavy emotions in this witty novel about starting over in life and in love.-Virginia Kantra, author of Beth & Amy “A funny, feminist, feel-good novel about making mistakes, asking for advice, and writing your own happy ending. I laughed and I cried-this novel is an absolute joy!”-Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library“Brimming with hilarious moments and heartwarming characters, this rom-com stars Violet Covington, the writer of an advice column called Dear Sweetie.”-Womens World“This is a fun romance novel that deals with serious issues, such as infidelity, bad relationships, and more and still keeps a hopeful tone of optimism as the readers follow Violet from her lows to highs.”-Parkersburg News and SentinelIf You Ask Me is a breezy, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny story of a woman learning to confront lifes messes, both the ones she inherits and the ones she chooses to make.-Shelf Awareness“Another well-written rom-com with characters you root for and want to be happy. If you’re a fan of the genre you will like this one.”-Red Carpet CrashHubscher alternates hilarity with probing explorations of healing and self-acceptance. It’s an uplifting, insightful treat.-Publishers WeeklyPraise for Meet Me in Paradise“Meet Me in Paradise is such a compelling read! By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, Libby Hubscher truly takes us on a journey as Marin learns to find happiness on her own terms. Her adventures are brought so vividly to life that I want to start a #ProjectParadise of my own!”-Jen DeLuca, author of Well Played“Meet Me In Paradise is a stunning tale of love, loss, and the capacity for wonder. Marins adventure will touch anyone who has ever felt adrift in a sea of responsibility and decided to swim toward the shore. Hubscher expertly crafts a delicious blend of humor, whimsy, and raw emotion that left me laughing, crying, and unable to put it down.”-Denise Williams, author of How to Fail at Flirting“Both a romantic escape and an ode to sisterhood, Meet Me in Paradise made me swoon, laugh, and then sneaked up on me and made me cry. Marin and Sadie are the beating heart of this story-I adored them in all their wild, wonderful messiness. A radiantly hopeful book.”-Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk“Fun beach read heartfelt sister bonds self-discovery journey slow burning romance = 100% pure pleasure!” -Priscilla Oliveras,...

-Titulo Original : Quiet In Her Bones-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: In this gripping thriller set in New Zealand, New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh takes you into the twisted world of an exclusive cul-de-sac located on the edge of a sprawling forest. My mother vanished ten years ago. So did a quarter of a million dollars in cash. Thief. Bitch. Criminal. Now, shes back. Her bones clothed in scarlet silk. When socialite Nina Rai disappeared without a trace, everyone wrote it off as another trophy wife tired of her wealthy husband. But now her bones have turned up in the shadowed green of the forest that surrounds her elite neighborhood, a haven of privilege and secrets that’s housed the same influential families for decades. The rich live here, along with those whose job it is to make their lives easier. And somebody knows what happened to Nina one rainy night ten years ago. Her son Aarav heard a chilling scream that night, and he’s determined to uncover the ugly truth that lives beneath the moneyed elegance…but no one is ready for the murderous secrets about to crawl out of the dark. Even the dead aren’t allowed to break the rules in this cul-de-sac. Review “Singh sustains tension throughout, delivering a lushly written, multilayered mystery that will keep readers guessing. Susan Isaacs fans, take note.”-Publishers Weekly“Full of twists, turns, and genuine emotion, Quiet in Her Bones cements Singh’s place in the modern pantheon of suspense.” -Crime ReadsSingh perfectly conveys the sleek architecture amid an unforgiving New Zealand forest...an unsettling thriller that deserves a wide audience.-BooklistNew Zealand noir is the name Nalini Singh gives her particular brand of thriller, and it seems fitting.... Full of dark secrets, and even darker motivations, below the veneer of moneyed elegance, this sounds like a delicious read, the perfect thriller for the weekend.-Amazon Book ReviewNervy and unsettling noir [with] a legitimately and believably unreliable narrator.-The New York Times Book Review“Quiet in Her Bones is part Bildungsroman, part thriller, all wholly absorbing…. Nalini Singh owns this subset of the thriller genre: a pairing of an unsolved crime and a forbidding landscape.”-Criminal Element About the Author Nalini Singh is the New York Times bestselling author of the Guild Hunter series, which includes, most recently, Archangels War. She is also the author of the Psy-Changeling novels, including Silver Silence, Ocean Light, Wolf Rain, and Alpha Night. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1My mother vanished without a trace ten years ago.So did a quarter of a million dollars in cash from my fathers safe.The police came.The neighbors whispered that she was a thief.My father called her a bitch.Shell turn up, and when she does, Ill have her in handcuffs!Thats what he said. Thats what he screamed.He was right.It took ten years, but she has turned up.The police found her car in the dense bush of the Waitkere Ranges Regional Park four hours ago. She was inside. Well, her bones were anyway. Those bones were clothed in the remnants of the red silk shirt she was wearing that night.The night I heard her scream.2Id just spent two hours staring at my unfinished manuscript when the police came to the door of my fathers subtly upscale residence of glass and polished wood. Designer enough to make it clear he was no ordinary man, but understated enough to blend in to the dark green landscape that surrounded it.Id come home to live after my hospital discharge a month ago. Doctors orders.You cant be on your own, Dr. Binchy had said, hazel eyes unblinking behind square black spectacle frames. Not yet.I didnt know why I hadnt just hired a nurse instead of returning to this unhappy place thick with ugly memories. Before adding, then deleting, a thousand pointless words on my next book, Id started to look up nursing agencies. Then the police came. The middle-aged man in plain clothes...

-Titulo Original : What The Devil Knows (sebastian St. Cyr Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Sebastian St. Cyr thought a notorious killer had been brought to justice until a shocking series of gruesome new murders stuns the city in this thrilling historical mystery from the USA Today bestselling author of Who Speaks for the Damned. Its October 1814. The war with France is finally over and Europes diplomats are convening in Vienna for a conference that will put their world back together. With peace finally at hand, London suddenly finds itself in the grip of a series of heinous murders eerily similar to the Ratcliffe Highway murders of three years before. In 1811, two entire families were viciously murdered in their homes. A suspect--a young seaman named John Williams--was arrested. But before he could be brought to trial, Williams hanged himself in his cell. The murders ceased, and London slowly began to breathe easier. But when the lead investigator, Sir Edwin Pym, is killed in the same brutal way three years later and others possibly connected to the original case meet violent ends, the city is paralyzed with terror once more. Was the wrong man arrested for the murders? Bow Street magistrate Sir Henry Lovejoy turns to his friend Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, for assistance. Pyms colleagues are convinced his manner of death is a coincidence, but Sebastian has his doubts. The more he looks into the three-year-old murders, the more certain he becomes that the hapless John Williams was not the real killer. Which begs the question--who was and why are they dead set on killing again? Review Praise for What the Devil KnowsWhat the Devil Knows shows C.S. Harris at her best. Tightly plotted, fast-paced and based on historical events, the 16th entry in the Sebastian St. Cyr series brings the seamy side of Regency life to light.”--Shelf Awareness “An intricate puzzle, based on a series of real-life murders, that indicts social injustices that continue to this day.”--Kirkus “Excellent…Harris makes good use of the available evidence concerning the historical crimes, crafting a clever and suspenseful plot. Fans of David Morrell’s Murder as a Fine Art will be pleased.”--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “As readers try to guess the identity of the killer, they will enjoy the ride through the many levels of Regency English society this case involves.”--Booklist About the Author C. S. Harris is the USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series; 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 Saturday, 8 October 1814 Molly Maguire hated the fog. Hated the way it reeked of coal smoke and tore at her throat. Hated the way the damp, suffocating blanket could turn even the most familiar lane into something ghostly and strange. It was always worse at night, when the temperature plummeted and folks lit their fires. Thats when the mist would drift up from the docks, swallowing the dark hulls and tall masts of the big ships at anchor out on the river and creeping along the mean streets and foul alleyways of the part of East London known as Wapping. Sometimes Molly would dream of a different life, the life shed once known, when cold, wet nights were spent safe and dry in a warm, gently lit cottage. But that life belonged to the past. In this life Molly walked the streets at night. Shed been on her own since before she turned thirteen, and she told herself she should be used to it by now. Yet after three years, she still shrank from servicing men with foul breath and rough hands and urgent, rutting manparts. It didnt hurt anymore like it had at first, at least not usually. But Molly still hated it even more than she hated the fog. The bell in the clock tower of St. Georges-in-the-East struck midnight, the dull clangs ...

-Titulo Original : Haunted Hibiscus (a Tea Shop Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Tea maven Theodosia Browning brews up trouble in the latest Tea Shop Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs.It is the week before Halloween and Theodosia Browning, proprietor of the Indigo Tea Shop, and her tea sommelier, Drayton, are ghosting through the dusk of a cool Charleston evening on their way to the old Bouchard Mansion. Known as the Gray Ghost, this dilapidated place was recently bequeathed to the Heritage Society, and tonight heralds the grand opening of their literary and historical themed haunted house.Though Timothy Neville, the patriarch of the Heritage Society, is not thrilled with the fund-raising idea, it is the perfect venue for his grandniece, Willow French, to sign copies of her new book, Carolina Crimes & Creepers.But amid a parade of characters dressed as Edgar Allan Poe, Lady Macbeth, and the Headless Horseman, Willows body is suddenly tossed from the third-floor tower room and left to dangle at the end of a rope. Police come screaming in and Theodosias boyfriend, Detective Pete Riley, is sent to Willows apartment to investigate. But minutes later, he is shot and wounded by a shadowy intruder.Timothy begs Theodosia to investigate, and shaken by Rileys assault, she readily agrees. Now, she questions members of the Heritage Society and a man who claims the mansion is rightfully his, as well as Willows book publisher and her fiance, all while hosting a Sherlock Holmes tea and catering several others.But the Gray Ghost holds many secrets, as do several other key suspects, while this murder mystery plays out on the eve of Halloween.INCLUDES DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TEA TIME TIPS! About the Author Laura Childs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop Mysteries, Scrapbooking Mysteries, and Cackleberry Club Mysteries. In her previous life she was CEO of her own marketing firm, authored several screenplays, and produced a reality TV show. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Dark clouds bubbled across a purple-black sky, then lifted gently, like a velvet curtain in a darkened theater, to reveal the top two floors of a dilapidated old mansion. Thats it, Theodosia said. The place they dubbed the Gray Ghost. I cant say it looks particularly charming, Drayton said. In fact, its slightly off-putting. Theodosia gazed at a corner turret that was bathed in green and purple lights. At one time the home had whispered wealth and taste. Not anymore. Now the exterior, the balustrades and finials, even the third-floor widows walk displayed the battering it had received from a century of Atlantic hurricanes, salt-infused sea air, and industrial-strength humidity. Haunted houses generally arent that attractive, Theodosia said. But at least this ones being put to good use. It was the week before Halloween, and tea maven Theodosia Browning and her tea sommelier Drayton Conneley were strolling down Tradd Street in Charleston, South Carolina, heading for the old Bouchard Mansion. It was a property that had recently been bequeathed to Draytons beloved Heritage Society. The Heritage Society wasnt all that happy about inheriting this old place, Drayton explained. But it was donated by one of the last remaining Bouchards. Written into his will. And you know our fearless leader Timothy is loath to turn down any sort of gift. Still, I love how your curators and marketing folks figured out how to make the most of it, Theodosia said. What an amazing idea to create a literary- and history-inspired haunted house. And then to launch it the week before Halloween? She gave a little shiver of anticipation. Its a fabulous concept. People will be standing in line. They rounded a tall hedge of crepe myrtle and arrived at the front walk where at least five dozen people were clustered, waiting to get in. Actually, people are standing in line. Opening night, Drayton said as they shuffled up the sidewalk with the...

-Titulo Original : Honey Roasted (a Coffeehouse Mystery)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Coyles latest Coffeehouse mystery is a honey of a tale....A primer on bees, coffee, and some of New Yorks most unusual and exciting areas make for a fascinating and mysterious read. -Kirkus ReviewsClare Cosi is busy as a bee planning her honeymoon when murder buzzes into the Village Blend in this all-new mystery in the beloved New York Times bestselling Coffeehouse series by Cleo Coyle. While struggling to find a romantic (and affordable) destination for her upcoming honeymoon, coffeehouse manager Clare Cosi whips up a honey of a drink made from honey-processed coffee. Clare plans to serve her outstanding new Honey-Cinnamon Latte at her spring wedding to her longtime honey, NYPD detective Mike Quinn. The culinary world is also abuzz about the amazing honey that Clare was lucky enough to source for her shops new latte. Produced by Madames old friend Queen Bea Hastings, the rare, prize-winning nectar from Beas rooftop hives commands a premium price, and top chefs compete for a chance to use it in their signature seasonal dishes.One night, a swarm of escaped bees blanket the Village Blends chimney, and Clare discovers Beas unconscious body after she seemingly fell from her high-rise rooftop-hive setup. The police want to rule it as a tragic accident or possible attempted suicide, but Clare does not believe either theory. Like Madame, she knows this Queen would never abandon her hive. To sort out this mystery, Clare investigates a world of cutthroat chefs, culinary start-ups, and competitive urban beekeepers. But can she uncover the truth without getting stung? Review Praise for Honey RoastedCoyle’s latest Coffeehouse mystery is a honey of a tale.…A primer on bees, coffee, and some of New York’s most unusual and exciting areas make for a fascinating and mysterious read.-Kirkus Reviews“Red herrings pop up at every turn and relationships aren’t what they seem. Witty banter and a twisty plot...Coyle knows how to please cozy fans.”-Publishers WeeklyAn engaging premise combines with a clever mystery.”-Booklist Fantastic whodunit…well-written and fast-paced…This is one of the best books in the series and I can’t wait to see what adventures await Clare and her friends.-Dru Ann Love, award-winning reviewer, Drus Book MusingsThe powerhouse writing duo that makes up Cleo Coyle has done it again with this 19th installment of the Coffeehouse Mysteries. What do I love about these books? EVERYTHING…Honey Roasted needs to be on every mystery lover’s to be read list.-Fresh FictionPraise for the Coffeehouse Mysteries “A gripping and entertaining mystery”-Library Journal (Starred Review)“Sure to delight”-Publishers Weekly “Clare and company are some of the most vibrant characters I’ve ever read.”-Mystery Scene “Fun and gripping.”-The Huffington Post “A delicious mystery!”-Woman’s World “Cleo Coyle is by far one of the best…” -Fresh Fiction“Mix[es] clever and intricate plots with a regular cast of characters who become more enjoyable with every episode.”-Booklist About the Author Cleo Coyle is a pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. Both are New York Times bestselling authors of the Coffeehouse Mysteries--now celebrating eighteen years in print, three starred reviews, and a Mystery Pick of the Month by Library Journal. They also write the nationally bestselling Haunted Bookshop Mysteries, originally released under the pen name Alice Kimberly. Alice and Marc are also bestselling media tie-in writers who have penned properties for Lucasfilm, NBC, Fox, Disney, Imagine, and MGM. They live and work in New York City, where they write independently and together. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneWell, what do we have here? Matt Allegro spied the colorful brochures Id been frowning over. Before I could stop my ex-husband, he snatched the bundle off the cafe table.Honeymoon destinations? He flipped th...

-Titulo Original : 30 Things I Love About Myself-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: When Nina Mistrys life hits rock bottom, she decides to change her stars by falling in love...with herself-a hilarious, heartfelt story from outrageously funny novelist Radhika Sanghani. Nina didnt plan to spend her thirtieth birthday in jail, yet here she is in her pajamas, locked in a holding cell. Theres no Wi-Fi, no wine, no carbs-and no one to celebrate with. Unfortunately, it gives Nina plenty of time to reflect on how screwed up her life is. Shes just broken up with her fiance, and now has to move back into her childhood home to live with her depressed older brother and their uptight, traditional Indian mother. Her career as a freelance journalist isn’t going in the direction she wants, and all her friends are too busy being successful to hang out with her. Just as Nina falls into despair, a book lands in her cell: How to Fix Your Shitty Life by Loving Yourself. It must be destiny. With literally nothing left to lose, Nina makes a life-changing decision to embark on a self-love journey. By her next birthday, shes going to find thirty things she loves about herself. Review “I adored everything about this hilarious, clever, uplifting novel! 30 Things I Love About Myself is a laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel that will leave you inspired and hopeful and downright happy! A truly gifted storyteller…Sanghani’s charmingly flawed characters are so lovable and authentic you’ll feel like you’re part of the Mistry family. In turns uproariously funny and tenderly touching, 30 Things I Love About Myself is the perfect antidote for today’s stressful world.” -Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany “Radhika Sanghani’s 30 Things I Love About Myself is absolutely charming! Nina Mistry’s life has completely unraveled, but a randomly discovered self-help book shows her the way out…Touching, clever, poignant, and hilarious. Readers will cheer for Nina as she discovers the most important lesson in life-to love yourself. A brilliant and timely read!” -Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Wait For It“…readers will follow Nina on a journey to self-acceptance and confidence. … 30 Things I Love About Myself is a timely read at the beginning of the new year when resolutions are abundant. It also can be laugh out-loud funny.”-The Associated Press“This comedy-drama is unafraid to tackle difficult subjects amid the often hilarious saga of a British Indian journalist and her journey toward self-love and acceptance.”-Shelf Awareness“A heartwarming read about self-acceptance and the idea that it’s possible to learn to love your imperfect self.”-Kirkus Reviews“Sanghanis latest is a sweet and funny contemporary novel about learning to embrace yourself, flaws and all. Discussions on racism and depression add depth, keeping the tone from becoming saccharine. Readers will be inspired to create their own self-love lists.”-Booklist“Funny and charming.” -Pandora Sykes“I absolutely loved this book . . . A witty, relatable and heart-warming novel about the obstacle course of adulthood and learning to, in time, be your own compass, self-help guide and best friend.” -Emma Gannon“30 Things I Love About Myself felt like a big, warm hug! This book is filled with lots of gems, heartfelt moments and plenty of LOLs. I rooted for Nina all the way. Well done to Radhika for writing such an unconventional rom-com. We need more of these!” -Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?“This! So good!! Funny, fresh, touching. I’m completely in love with Nina the heroine. I love the way Radhika writes.” -Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Worst Idea Ever“Just brilliant. I want to give it to every woman I know.” -Nimco Ali, OBE“Thirty Things I Love About Myself takes you on a heart-warming, affirming journey of what self-love looks like beyond the social media one-liners. An ideal read for any young woman struggling to see her worth and wondering h...