Bøger af Nic Saint

Going ViralWhen our humans started getting sick and before long fell into a deep coma, we frankly feared for our lives, especially when the disease took out half of Hampton Cove's population and for a moment it looked as if the four of us were the last ones standing. As it was, the members of the neighborhood watch had been spared, and so Gran, Scarlett, Wilbur and Father Reilly took it upon themselves to find out what was going on. Especially when it transpired that the virus was man-made and certain dark forces had launched it with a specific and nefarious goal in mind.And so four senior citizens and their seven cats began a campaign to bring our town back from the brink and thwart the conspiracy that had put our loved ones in the hospital. And with Gran at the helm, let's just say we were in for one bumpy ride!

Canceled AnonymousAn epidemic swept through Hampton Cove, and even though I wasn't one of those infected, it still filled me with dread, since several of our nearest and dearest were amongst those taking a hit. The name of the disease was cancelation, and the symptoms were being fired from one's job, banned from one's social circles and generally being turned into an outcast. The victims were many, and the solution hard to come by, especially when our very own human Chase was suspended. Tough to investigate a crime when you're the victim!I have to admit at first I was a little hesitant to take this whole business seriously, but when Kingman was canceled, and then Shanille, cat choir's conductor, and eventually the entire cat choir, it became obvious that if we didn't take a stand, our entire way of life would be a thing of the past. But who was behind this pernicious campaign, and what could possibly be its objective? Suffice it to say we had our work cut out for us!

Max's ArkAs a rule I'm a very hospitable sort of cat, but when the storm of a century descended upon Hampton Cove and animals from all around started flocking to our home in search of shelter from the elements, it took some adjustment on my part. And then of course there was the string of murders that suddenly shook our neighborhood, with a serial killer using the storm to cover his tracks. So it wasn't long before it was all paws on deck and we were battening down the hatches to save women and children first. Though I could be mixing my metaphors.

Just the facts, ma'amIt isn't often that tragedy strikes close to home, but when Charlene Butterwick was kidnapped, that got all of our attention. Snatched in broad daylight in front of Town Hall, it wasn't long before the entire Hampton Cove police force organized a dragnet and went all out to find the mayor. And since in a sense Charlene is our mayor also, as well as our human's aunt by marriage, we volunteered for the search. It soon transpired that whoever was behind this spectacular abduction had also been involved in a home invasion gone wrong, with the homeowner not having survived his ordeal. So it wasn't too much to say that the pressure was on to find Charlene before it was too late.

When Scotland Yard officer Glynis Fox finally manages to capture notorious jewel thief The Shadow, she has her reasons for locking him up in her ancestral home instead of a regular prison. The Shadow stole her ailing mother's pearls, and Glynis has sworn an oath to get them back. At any cost. Forcing the gentleman burglar to retrieve the gems, however, proves more dangerous than she thought... for The Shadow seems determined to lay claim to a property even more valuable than the family jewels: the policewoman's heart. Thomas Spencer is not having a good day. First his latest score, a seven million pound diamond, is taken from him. Then he's abducted and held at gunpoint by a crazy policewoman. Now he needs to use all his skills to escape her clutches unscathed. Soon, however, he finds himself falling for the attractive cop, and even question his own vocation as premier supplier of priceless gems to London's wealthiest Russian oligarchs.

When Emily Fox, contract killer for a notorious crime family, is tasked to take down a target, she didn't expect to find Mike Petrov at the receiving end of her stiletto. Nor did she expect him to send her pulse racing and her core clenching at the mere sight of him. Mike wants out. He's been a loyal Mafia soldier for years, and he's had enough. Emily Fox will be his last hit. It comes as a shock to him when he discovers Emily is the hottest little number he's ever laid eyes on...and she's dying to plunge her stiletto into his heart. Now the two killers are pitted against each other, wondering who will draw first blood...or give in to the temptation of one last night of hot passion.

Jackie Bouchard is enjoying the vacation of a lifetime in sunny Cancun with her best friend and colleague. The two secretaries won the company sweepstake: two weeks at the finest five-star hotel. And she's just decided life is perfect, when she has a run-in with what must be the rudest man in the resort. The same darkly attractive male who's been offering her drinks at the bar, and has been staring at her from day one. Erik Petrov isn't in Mexico for sun and fun. He's here to do a job that requires his very particular skill set and all his focus. Too bad that he's been having a hard time focusing on anything other than the gorgeous young woman strutting her stuff around the pool. So when they finally meet face to face, it is all he can do not to throw her over his shoulder and take her up to his room. Erik isn't the only one who's noticed Jackie's exceptional beauty. When she attracts the attention of a gang of local thugs, they come after her. Now the only person she can turn to is the burly Russian enforcer who's not afraid to use any means necessary to get her to safety...and into his bed.

When Julia Stern is offered an exclusive interview with Russian billionaire Yulian Gornakov, she jumps at the chance. Probing deeply into the young oligarch's life and suspected ties with the Russian Mob, however, she incurs the wrath of the man, and soon finds herself out of a job, her promising career in ruins. Yulian, enjoying a long overdue vacation aboard a cruise liner sailing the Caribbean, never expected to bump into the same pesky reporter against whom he filed a restraining order. This time, however, he finds it impossible to get rid of her, or the sudden soaring passion she provokes in him.

When Broadway actress Dora Liverpool is hired to play the wife of a well-known Russian oligarch, she knows she's making a mistake. Especially since the oligarch is in actual fact Roman Loginovsky, one of Moscow's most feared enforcers. But the money is good, and Roman doesn't take no for an answer. Spending time with the Mafia soldier, Dora soon discovers there's more to the mobster than meets the eye, and before long finds herself irresistibly drawn to the dark, enigmatic man. Roman never intended for this mission to be anything more than just another job. When he hired Dora, he thought she would be a willing pawn in his scheme. But the American actress turns out to be a lot more enticing than he anticipated, and when she shows him around New York City, his fascination deepens, both with the Big Apple, and the feisty young actress.

Ghost From The PastThe ten-thousand-step craze had descended on my family, and while all around me everyone was busy putting their steps in, I decided that dreaming of ten thousand steps was enough exercise already. So when suddenly a woman who looked exactly like Odelia turned up at the house, the victim of a vicious attack, I was probably the only one rested enough to realize this was a portent of bad things to come. Especially when we discovered what she really wanted.The most surprising thing of all was that Gran seemed to play a pivotal part in all of this. Our very own human had so many skeletons in her closet that at one point we were starting to wonder if we really knew her at all. And it all began with a love affair gone horribly wrong.

For Skingle and CountryChristmas had come and the four of us were looking forward to a fun time spent warming up to the fire crackling in the hearth, enjoying plenty of delicious snacks and the company of our humans. Unfortunately this was not to be, for an urgent royal summons arrived that whisked us away to Liechtenburg, a small country located in the Swiss Alps. One of Europe's oldest royal houses found itself besieged by a pernicious thief eager to divest its residents of their most prized possessions. But of course this was before a string of murders rocked the nation and plunged us headlong into a Christmas mystery.

Read in Order to DieA wedding between Chief of Police Alec Lip and Mayor Charlene Butterwick has been announced and will soon be taking place in the cozy little hamlet of Hampton Cove. Unfortunately the groom seems less than overjoyed at the prospect of plighting his troth, and even the bride has second thoughts.And then of course there is the murder of Vernon Langridge, member of a local writers' group found dead in The Mighty Pen, a bookstore known for hosting frequent author signings and high-profile events. It doesn't take long for Detective Chase Kingsley to make an arrest when a valuable first-edition book is discovered in the possession of an ex-convict. But when a series of poison-pen letters starts arriving that point to the other members of the writers' group, revealing their dark secrets, it soon transpires that a lot of people had good reason to want Vernon dead.Now it's up to Max, that formidable feline sleuth, to figure out what's going on. Will the blorange detective be able to save an innocent man from being convicted for a crime he didn't commit? Will the society wedding of the decade go off without a hitch? And will Harriet write her autobiography and become the star she knows in her heart she truly is? Find out in Purrfect Bookshop, the cleverly plotted new installment in the popular Mysteries of Max series.

Going to the DogsWhen a screenwriter was found dead in the dog park, it soon transpired that a lot of people had an excellent reason to want him dead. Unfortunately they also had excellent alibis. And so it's safe to say we had our work cut out for us, especially when we learned that the dead man had discovered the secret to eternal life. A pill he had developed that would make people live forever. But was he for real or a fraud? And was this Infinity pill the reason he was killed?I would have given the case my full attention if Marge hadn't decided to take us all to the pet salon, figuring we were in need of a beauty treatment. She demanded I receive the 'full package' and so I did. If only I had known what was in store for me I would have refused in the strongest possible terms. And then there was the fact that our home was being invaded by no less than two pets: a French poodle and an anole lizard. It was enough to make any detective despair!

Cats Versus GhostsWhen a vagrant was murdered right around the corner from where we live, I felt that trouble had hit a little too close to home. And then when our local park was being overrun with homeless people, preventing us from engaging in our favorite pastime of cat choir, it soon transpired that both incidents might be connected. But how? Before long, we suspected that something was brewing in our neighborhood, with neighbor turning against neighbor in a vicious feud. At least there was something to look forward to: our first investigation into the presence of a ghost! Now that we had more or less mastered the art of catching thieves and murderers, we were moving into the ghost hunting business.

When Ariel wakes up with a hangover after a night on the town, she's surprised to find herself in the bed of a very large, very bad-tempered Russian. And when he gruffly informs her that she is now his wife and should act accordingly, she's even more surprised. The plot thickens when she happens to look out the window and sees the spires of the Kremlin loom up in the distance... Dimitri Loginovsky is accustomed to dealing with thieves, murderers and crooks. As an enforcer to Moscow's major crime family, he's seen it all. Until he meets Ariel Cole. The family has big plans for her, and it's crucial he 'tame' her and make her do his bidding. Easier said than done. Especially when he finds himself falling for the willowy blonde American.

Ten years ago Amy Remington's life was thrown out of whack when her father died in an accident caused by her boyfriend Brad. She hasn't seen Brad since, and when she now runs into him again, tragedy strikes a second time when she's hit by a car and loses all memory of the past decade. Brad Fuller never expected to run into Amy again, not after all these years. But when he does, he can't deny the stirrings of his heart: he still has feelings for her. But when through his fault she loses her memory, he's forced to relive the most tragic day of his life once again. Will he be able to make things right this time?

A life drawing class at the Brooklyn Community Arts School ends in tragedy when John Sunderland, the handsome male model, doesn't get up from his position on stage. He's been shot through the head with a bolt from a crossbow. An impossible shot through an unbroken window. And why didn't any of the attending would-be artists see a thing?Emily Stone, who was assisting the drawing class, and feels responsible for what happened to John, is soon asked by the young man's sister to solve what appears to be the perfect crime. The only problem is: Emily is a budding artist herself, and a temp. Solving crime is not what she does. When the police prove baffled, though, she reluctantly accepts to take on this mysterious case, and soon discovers that John Sunderland was not who he said he was...

When Joanna saves the life of the daughter of a well-known Russian mobster, she incurs the gratitude of the man's main enforcer Vitaly Loganov. That night, when Vitaly goes on a routine debt collection mission, he's surprised to find that his target is Joanna. Knowing she's on his employer's hit list, the only way he can keep her safe is for her to become his bride. Before long, Joanna finds herself sleeping in Vitaly's bed, wondering when she'll be able to escape the man's 'protection'... and the unwelcome flutterings of attraction stirring in her own bosom.

Main Street, Charleneland. The street resembles an Old West shanty town. Sheriff Jack Wayne and Doc Killer are facing each other, hands poised over their six-shooters. Suddenly a shot rings out and Sheriff Wayne lies dead in the street. The audience cheers and snaps selfies. They know it's all one big show. One they've paid good money to watch. But when the actor playing Sheriff Wayne doesn't get up, excitement quickly turns to terror. When Mia Rugg is called to the scene, it soon becomes clear this wasn't an accident but cold-blooded murder. And when more 'accidents' start happening all across the amusement park her family has built, she realizes they're under attack. Faced with the biggest crisis they've ever faced, the Ruggs are forced to fight for their survival, against a ruthless enemy who won't stop before he's brought Charleneland and the Ruggs to their knees.

Enemy of the Tates is the first installment in the new Tate-à-Tate series of humorous cozy mysteries. Think Hart to Hart meets Hollywood, with a big dollop of fun. Mark and Cleopatra Tate, Hollywood's most famous celebrity couple, are having a really bad day. First Mark is dumped by his agent after his latest blockbuster Frown Hard bombed at the box office, then Cleo finds a dead body in her Maserati, and now the LAPD suspect she just might be the killer. Things quickly go from bad to worse for the Tates, as a spate of murders shocks Beverly Hills, and it looks like the murderer is... Mark Tate himself! Now that they're both wanted by the police and hounded by the paparazzi, the Tates and their crusty bodyguard Julius decide to go after the real killer themselves. Both their lives and careers depend on it. What they discover is a plot to destroy not just them but some of the most famous luminaries in Tinseltown. But can they stop the killer before it's too late?

When fashion designer Aimée Vass heads down to Florida for a much-needed vacation with her momager Romella, she never expected her dead dad to tag along. The ghostly spy has vowed to make up for lost time by sticking to his wife and daughter like glue, which especially annoys his widow Romella. It also annoys the FBI agent who's taken up the role of their protector, and the CIA agent who has his own reasons for tracking the fashion designer. And when suddenly monstrous ghosts start showing up and attacking Aimée and her mother, their dream holiday quickly turns into a nightmare.

Who is Alice Whitehouse? Mortician's assistant, gun store clerk and chairwoman of the neighborhood watch committee. Loving daughter of the Chief of Police. Best friend to local baker Felicity Bell. And then there's the fact that Alice sees dead people. Unfortunately, they can also see her, and occasionally ask her help in solving their murder. With pluck, resolve and cheerfulness in the face of danger, she does just that, aided and abetted by the members of her neighborhood watch committee, and local police detective Rock Walker, on whom she may or may not have a secret-or not-so-secret-crush. When Gemma Weston is found murdered, the crime baffles the police. It also baffles Alice's neighborhood watch committee, but that has never stopped the spunky ladies of the committee before. They dive headfirst into the murder investigation, very much to the exasperation of Alice's dad, Chief of Police Whitehouse, and the newest member of the Happy Bays Police Department, Detective Rock Walker. Spurred on by an increasingly annoying Gemma, whose ghost isn't the nicest one Alice has ever encountered, she puts her sleuthing powers to the test to catch a killer before he or she can strike again. Spooky Times is the first installment in this new humorous cozy ghost mystery series featuring Alice Whitehouse. You may have met Alice before, in The Mysteries of Bell & Whitehouse. This spinoff fully stands alone, and doesn't require any knowledge of the original series, which is complete at nine books.

When Tommy the cat witnesses a murder taking place right beneath his favorite elm tree, at first he's not too worried. After all, humans will do these things, and as long as his own human keeps the kibble and the milk coming, life goes on. But when the murdered woman's ghost comes haunting him and accuses him of gross negligence by not interfering when he had the chance, things definitely take a turn for the mysterious.

Three writers. Three genres. Roberta 'Bobbi' Boulder writes thrillers. Melody Pen writes romance. Zita Guerra writes horror. Together they write romantic suspense as Nora Steel. And inadvertently they manage to get embroiled in all kinds of mayhem while they're at it. Solving murders and catching killers was never their intention. It just happened!While Bobbi, Melody and Zita are holed up in a log cabin in Upswing, Georgia, hard at work on their next novel, a world-famous fantasy writer is killed three cabins over. Soon their curiosity is piqued as to who might have done such a horrible thing. And when the police start to suspect them of the terrible deed, it's up to the intrepid trio to put their best plotting skills forward and figure out whodunit. But the killer is watching, and just might go for a twist ending...Murder Retreat is the first book in the new Nora Steel series of humorous cozy mysteries.

Newly graduated Erin Walters decides to have one last summer of fun before embarking on a career as an architect. Her friend convinces her that the beaches of Goa, India, are the perfect place to let their hair down and soak up some rays. But secretly Erin harbors a deeper wish, one in which she finally finds the man of her dreams-her soulmate. Ex-soldier Raminar Bradley isn't in Goa to have fun. He has one last mission to complete before permanently signing off, and his last hurrah doesn't leave room for dreamers like Erin. Bumping into her at the airport, therefore, he's more than a little surprised when he finds himself irresistibly drawn to the young woman. Soon some of that starry-eyed innocence of hers starts rubbing off on him, like balm to his wounded soul. Before long, the two plunge into a passionate affair that leaves them both reeling, their lives permanently changed. But can the events that Raminar has set in motion still be turned back, or is it too late?

When debut novelist Chloe Thomson wins an exclusive writing retreat on an island paradise, she never expected to run into Joshua Poole, billionaire novelist, gorgeous hunk and one very cranky human being. Josh's career is in trouble. He's been suffering from a serious case of writer's block, and his annual trip to Eden Island is his last chance. When suddenly Chloe drops in on him out of the blue, he's more than a little annoyed. Apparently there's been a double booking, and for one long week Chloe and Josh have to find a way to coexist. Sharing the same space. Dipping into the same pool. Sleeping in the same bed...

Kidnapped and left for dead, Melanie Harper never thought she'd see a friendly face again, until billionaire playboy Jack Carter showed up out of nowhere and saved her from a watery grave. As she desperately tries to uncover the secret of her past, she falls hard for her knight in shining armor. Intrigued by the young woman who has no recollection of either her past or identity, Jack finds himself irresistibly drawn to her, and soon takes on a lot more responsibility than he ever bargained for. But will it be enough to keep her safe?

College student Laura Armstrong works as a showgirl in a bid to cover tuition. When she's selected to audition for a bigger part, she jumps at the chance. Little does she know her boss is a well-known mobster... and lecher. Luckily, just when things start looking grim, husky hunk Alex Petrov is there to protect her. But then a struggle ensues, the mobster makes a bad fall... and dies. When Alex decided to step in and protect one of the girls from his frisky boss, he never expected to find himself with a dead body on his hands. Considering the dead guy is none other than Don Gornakov's favorite cousin, he sees no other way than to take Laura under his wing, and spirit her away to safety. Soon the enforcer is running from the Mob, and his own surprise attraction to his beautiful young charge.

When a duck farmer and Elvis impersonator is found murdered, his million-dollar belt buckle missing, all evidence points to his sons, eager to lay their hands on the inheritance. Not everything is as it seems, however, and soon Alice Whitehouse, Felicity Bell, and the other members of the neighborhood watch are up to their ears in suspects. It doesn't help that everyone is hiding something, and even the ghost of the murdered man is less than honest. As if this is not enough to keep them busy, the watch members are being stalked by a mysterious individual, who has vowed to 'make the neighborhood watch pay!' And then there's Alice's budding romance with handsome cop Rock Walker, who may or may not have discovered her great secret. Will Rock finally find out who Alice really is? Will the watch members root out their stalker and find the crooning duck farmer's killer? And will Alice's dad's chickens finally lay eggs? Find out in this riveting and hilarious new mystery, the second book in the Alice Whitehouse cozy mystery series.

It's an important day for Saffron Diffley. First day at the office. First day collaborating with her brothers in the family firm of Diffley Insurance. And first day as an agent for Karma Corps, the mysterious agency tasked with balancing crime and punishment in our world. A transgender woman has been murdered in Happy Bays, and it's up to Saffron and her brothers to find out who's behind the murder, and serve the culprit the proper retribution. Unfortunately, new cop in town Logan Munroe is also adamant to apprehend the killer, and doesn't like a young and inexperienced insurance claims adjuster inserting herself into his investigation. Soon he's not just arresting criminals, but looking to place the handcuffs on Saffron's slender wrists as well-at least when they're not verbally sparring while out collecting clues and interviewing a colorful cast of suspects. And then there's Saffron's little brother Rodrick trying to prove their neighbor is a witch, Dalton throwing his weight around, Calvin being his usual obnoxious self, Lucien wanting to become a woman, Brice dreaming of becoming a Hollywood star, and Jerome, the family's aged French Mastiff, spreading a particularly noxious odor wherever he goes. In other words, chaos as usual at Diffley Manor, with Grandma trying to stay on top of things. Will Saffron serve justice in spite of Detective Logan Munroe's objections? Will Logan survive the scrutiny of the Diffley brood? And will Saffron be able to resist a sudden and powerful attraction to the burly cop? Find out in Crime and Retribution, the first installment in the new humorous paranormal cozy mystery series Saffron Diffley. Expect a riveting mystery, a hint of the paranormal, a touch of romance, and a lot of laughs.