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"The Tri-County Summer Solstice Celebration has come to town, and even among local artisans, athletes, and marching bands, Hannah attracts fans of her own while serving lip-smacking pink lemonade desserts. But the mood sours when a body turns up, leading revelers to wonder if the festivities mark both the longest day of the year and the deadliest. A retired professional MLB player has met a terrifying end and, considering the rumors swirling about his past, the list of suspects could fill a small stadium. Among them could soon be Delores, Hannah s mother, who publicly held a grunge against the victim after he infamously dunked her in the tank at a previous county fair. Now, with her mother's innocence on the line, a life-changing announcement at The Cookie Jar, and a plethora of desserts to bake, Hannah can't afford to strike out as she begins a dangerous investigation into the ruthless killer who's truly in a league of their own"--

Freelance writer Jaine Austen and her cat Prozac investigate the murder of a demanding actress set to star in a play based on a short-lived zombie sitcom.

When a horrific school shooting turns into a hostage situation, only Gemma Capello, the NYPD’s most skilled negotiator, has a chance to save innocent lives and end the crisis . . . Talking a suspect into sending his hostages out alive is NYPD Detective Gemma Capello’s specialty. Alerted to a school shooting at her nephew’s Brooklyn high school, she is one of the first officers on-scene. Detective Sean Logan and the Apprehension Tactical Team arrive next and immediately enter the school to apprehend the two shooters, while Gemma remains outside to help students evacuate. But as time stretches on, and there is no word of her nephew, her fear builds that he is one of the lost.One of the two shooters has holed up with a group of students and their teacher as hostages. Gemma steps in to negotiate for their survival. Floors away and armed with only her wits and the sound of her voice to convince him, Gemma fights for control of the situation even as tactical leadership pressures her for a more aggressive strategy. But for Gemma, it’s not about a quick solution. It’s about moving heaven and earth to bring everyone in that classroom home. And she’ll do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.

In this tantalizing thriller of lust, jealousy, envy, murder, and mayhem, you’ll see that nothing stands in the way of unrequited love…not even spouses.With the dust settling on tragic events that took place just months prior in Clarkston, the residents of the small yuppie town press forward, carrying on their mundane lives as if the puzzling string of murders hadn’t taken place. Still, there is one person who is unable to go back to the way things were. How can she? Evelyn Todd has woken up not knowing her true identity or how she wound up in that hospital bed, with wires attached to every extremity, as if she were some sort of lab experiment.What she is convinced of is her love for Colin Ravish—no matter how much her family and friends regale her with stories of her loving marriage to her doting husband, Erick. Over time, Evelyn’s obsession with the part-time paramedic only grows stronger, threatening the beautiful union she’d built before the night she was attacked and her memory washed away.Erick refuses to give up on the love of his life and the mother of his children. How far is he willing to go to pull his wife back from the brink of disaster? That depends on how far Evelyn is willing to go to win over the object of her affections.

After facing the wrath of Madame, sisters Rhonnie and Ahli Malone take on the job of being security detail for none other than Sadie Thomas, the head of The Last Kings. With a new drug, Vita E Morte, doing numbers under her belt, it is apparent that Sadie has plans to distribute it all over the United States. But after seeing the deadly side effects of the drug, Sadie agrees to get rid of the formula and take it off the market for good. Only somebody doesn't want her to. In fact, they'll do anything to get the formula for themselves ... including taking out the leader of The Last Kings. -- adapted from back cover

Weaving wartime intrigue, rural village life, and little-known historical facts about the role of carrier pigeons in WWII, Stephanie Graves continues the adventures of British pigeoneer Olive Bright, but as bitter cold weather forces her racing birds indoors in November 1941, Olive is assigned to a new role in the war effort – escorting none other than Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming on his visit to the Brickendonbury Manor spy training center…As the weather turns bitterly cold in the dark days of November 1941, fewer pigeons are being conscripted for missions into occupied Europe and Olive fears her covert program may be dropped altogether. In fact, the new CO of the Baker Street intelligence operation at Brickendonbury Manor, Major Blighty, has expressed his doubts regarding her birds—not to mention Olive herself—and assigned her to a far more insignificant role: escort to a visiting officer of the Royal Navy Intelligence Special Branch. She’s none too keen on her assignment or her charge—the aloof and arrogant Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming—but the last place she expects to accompany him is to a séance. Self-proclaimed medium Velda Dunbar—new to the village of Pipley—has drawn fascination and skepticism after a very public channeling of a doomed seaman aboard the HMS Bartholomew, which she claims has sunk. Fleming remains tight-lipped about his reason for attending her séance, but his arrival with Olive raises eyebrows as she is still maintaining the ruse of dating Captain Jameson Aldridge. When murder occurs before her very eyes, Olive must trust her own instincts and not rule out anyone as a suspect—including the secretive Fleming—for one of them is harboring a hidden deadly agenda.Praise for A Courage Undimmed “A charming portrayal of village life, romance, and sacrifice set against the horrors of war.” —Kirkus Reviews “Fascinating historical detail, as Graves paints a gritty picture of war on the home front. This portrait of sacrifice, bravery, and the unbreakable power of a community during WWII should win Graves new fans.” —Publishers Weekly “Graves brings the classic British village alive like a warm hug, then deftly blends it with the espionage and intrigue of WWII. The historical facts, engaging mystery, and the clever and charming Olive Bright put this series on my list of auto-buys!” —Dianne Freeman, Agatha and Lefty award–winning author of The Countess of Harleigh mysteries “Another fabulous entry in a stellar historical mystery series! Seriously, this one has it all--a smart and witty heroine, well-drawn characters, insightful history, intricate mysteries, and a swoon-worthy romance. If you haven't yet made the acquaintance of sleuth Olive Bright, you really must remedy that ASAP." —Anna Lee Huber, USA Today bestselling author.

Award-winning author Vanessa Riley turns all convention on its head for the first in an enchanting, dazzlingly diverse new Regency romance trilogy featuring a duke, three sisters, and a tantalizing bet with a most desirable reward...“A triumphant return to romance….Riley renders the Regency in living color, with impressive historical detail and an admirably diverse cast. Historical romance readers will be entranced.” –Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEWWhen a duke discovers the woman he loves was tricked into marrying another, the master chess player makes the now-widowed Viscountess the highest-stakes wager of his life in a last-ditch effort to win her affection: he will find husbands for her two sisters—or depart forever... Georgina Wilcox, a wallflower with hidden musical talents, is furious when her reclusive older sister—the recently widowed Viscountess—refuses sorely needed help from the Duke of Torrance, the only gentleman who has shown kindness to the bereft Wilcox sisters. Georgina decides to get back at her sister and shock the Viscountess by kissing the first willing stranger she meets in the enchanting gardens of Anya House. Unfortunately, her sister is not the sole witness. A group of reporters and the ton’s leading gossips catch Georgina in a passionate embrace with a reticent composer, Lord Mark Sebastian.The third son of an influential marquis, the tongue-tied Mark is determined to keep the scandal from ruining Georgina’s reputation and his own prospects of winning the celebrated Harlbert’s Prize for music. Under the guise of private voice lessons, the two embark on a daring gamble to fool the ton into believing that their feigned courtship is honorable while bolstering Georgina’s singing genius to captivate potential suitors. Sexist cartoons, family rivalries, and an upcoming ball test the fake couple’s resolve. Will their sudden fiery collaboration—and growing attraction—prove there’s nothing false about a first kiss and scandalously irresistible temptation?

"As a former Texas Ranger, Charles "Catfish Charlie" Tuttle spent the better part of his life catching outlaws. Happily retired in Wolfwater, Texas, he's content just catching fish--namely Bubba, the wily old catfish who lives in the pond near Charlie's shack and keeps slipping off Charlie's hook. He also likes hanging out with his trusty tomcat, Hooligan Hank, and tossing back bottles of mustang berry wine. Sure, his glory days are behind him. There's no reason for Catfish Charlie to even think about coming out of retirement... It starts with a jailbreak, Frank Thorson and his gang ride into Wolfwater to bust Frank's brother out of the slammer. First, they slaughter the deputy. Then, the town marshal. Finally, they run off with the marshal's daughter and no one's sure if she's dead or alive. The townsolk are terrified--and desperate. Desperate enough to ask Catfish Charlie to put down his fishing pole and wine bottles, pick up his Colt Army. 44, and go after the bloodthirsty gang. Sure, Catfish Charlie may be a bit rusty after all these years. But when it comes to serving up justice, no one is quicker, faster--or deadlier... Once a lawman, always a lawman. Especially a lawman like Catfish Charlie Tuttle." --

Publishers Weekly praised the Deep Ops series as exploding “with action, spice and humor," while Booklist promised that "fans of J. D. Robb and Karen Robards will love Zanetti's series."  In this sixth installment, New York Times bestselling author Zanetti mixes high-octane action with even more intense romantic tension puzzlemaster Serena seeks the help of police officer Tate to help her unravel the conspiracy targeting the Deep Ops team.“Zanetti is a master of romantic suspense.” —Kirkus ReviewsPuzzles. Brilliant and inquisitive, Serena Johnson has spent her entire life solving puzzles and deciphering patterns in the world around her. Seeking a new challenge, she accepts a job with a private organization, thinking she's helping to protect the company against dangerous threats. But all too soon, those dangers turn against both her and the Deep Ops team that has taken her in. And the pattern she discerns promises a deadly end . . .Passions. Tate Bianchi is a cop from a long line of cops. He likes his routine, he likes his job, and he likes his weekends free. He also likes his relationships casual. When Serena needs help, he follows his duty to protect her. But he’s soon shocked by the wild feelings the awkward but adorable genius inspires in him. For the first time in his life, he’s ready to go all in—no matter the cost . . .Perils. The passion between Serena and Tate overwhelms them both. But as the threats against her become even more deadly, their friends and families are caught in the crosshairs. And when Tate is forced to make a fateful choice, it might be too late . . .

Keep up with the Duncan family down South as we travel to New Orleans in The Family Business 7.Operated by the same family for more than a century, Midnight Blues may be fun for the locals and the tourists, but as of late, the club hasn’t been fun for its owner, Big Shirley Duncan, or her son Tyrese, descendants of the original proprietors. The pair finds themselves in the middle of a turf war between local politicians, developers, and a ruthless underworld boss, Jean LeBlanc, who is looking to make a name for himself. Afraid for the first time in her life that her family may lose control of The Blues, Big Shirley sends Tyrese to New York to see her brother-in-law, LC Duncan. In turn, LC enlists his nephew, bounty hunter Curtis Duncan, and his highly trained niece Lauryn Duncan, to help add some muscle and security to their family’s struggling business.

In a twisty, claustrophobic suburban suspense novel for fans of Ruth Ware and Liane Moriarty, the aftermath of a murder in a quiet coastal New England town reveals a web of dark secrets among friends . . .“An inventive and fiendishly-layered exploration of secrets dark and deep.” —LOU BERNEY, Edgar-winning author of November Road“Hill navigates the dark corners and complicated relationships of a small, seaside town with precision and panache.” —ALEX SEGURA, bestselling author of Secret IdentityMonreith, Massachusetts, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful, predictable place—until popular restaurateur Laurel Thibodeau is found brutally murdered in her own home. Suspicion naturally falls on Laurel’s husband, Simon, who had gambling debts that only her life insurance policy could fix. But there are other rumors too . . .Among the group of six friends gathered for Alice Stone’s fortieth birthday, theories abound concerning Laurel’s death. Max Barbosa, police chief, has heard plenty of them, as has his longtime friend, Unitarian minister Georgia Fitzhugh. Local psychiatrist Farley Drake is privy to even more, gleaning snippets of gossip and information from his patients while closely guarding his own past.But maybe everyone in Monreith has something to hide. Because before this late-summer evening has come to a close, one of these six will be dead.  And as jealousy, revenge, adultery, and greed converge, the question becomes not who among these friends might be capable of such a thing, but—who isn’t?

A press photographer in 1936 London attends an anti-fascism protest in East London where she befriends a brilliant, Jewish medical student and is exposed to the dangers and demands of his world ahead of World War II.

"Her ballet career derailed by injury, a once-promising young dancer returns to her hometown only to face a grisly discovery--and the increasingly alarming realization that nothing from her past is quite what she believed--in this electrifyingly twisty suburban thriller for fans of Stacy Willingham, Greer Hendricks, and Megan Miranda."--Publisher' description.