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At the dawn of the twentieth century, New York City houses both the living and the dead. And when it comes to crimes of an otherworldly nature, it falls to the psychics and spirits of the city's finest secret agency?The Ghost Precinct?to serve justice beyond the earthly realm . . . The ethereal denizens of New York owe a great debt to Eve Whitby, the young talented medium who leads the all-female spiritualists in the police department's Ghost Precinct. Without her team's efforts on behalf of the incorporeal, many souls would have been lost or damned by both human and inhuman means. But now Eve faces an enemy determined to exorcise the city's ghostly population once and for all. Albert Prenze is supposed to be dead. Instead he is very much alive, having assumed the identity of his twin brother Alfred, and taken control of the family's dubiously made fortune. With unlimited wealth at his disposal, Albert uses experimental technology to banish ghosts to an eternal darkness forever. To achieve his vicious ends, Albert plots to manipulate Eve and twist her abilities into a psychic weapon?a weapon that not only poses a threat to spirits but to everyone she cares for, including her beloved Detective Horowitz . . .

Three cousins become cowboys when an unexpected inheritance leaves them with a ranch-and a future as wide open as the California sky . . .Sawyer Dalton may be an investigative journalist, but he has no interest in the story of the sexy stranger who has invaded his barn's loft apartment on Dry Creek Ranch. After months on the road, he just wants to settle in. But according to his mother, publicist for the beautiful celebrity chef sleeping in Sawyer's bed, Gina DeRose needs a place to hide out until a scandal dies down. And Sawyer can never say no to his mother . . .Gina is devastated that her hard-won career is about to collapse. Someone is stirring up sabotage. And when a hoaxter blows up the internet with incriminating photos, even brooding-gorgeous-Sawyer is convinced she needs his help. Once they join forces, there's no escaping each other-and with the heat simmering between them, soon neither wants to try . . . "Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country." -Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author on Cowboy Up

In the latest Tourist Trap mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, bookshop café owner Jill Gardner contends with a best friend-turned-bridezilla while trying to solve a local historian's untimely date with death . . .At Coffee, Books, & More, Jill's the boss. But as Amy's maid-of-honor, she can barely keep up with marching orders--and now she's in charge of organizing an epic bachelorette! Adding to Jill's party-planning panic, the South Cove Heritage Society just unceremoniously dumped her historic landmark bid. While vying proposals rush in from a loaded land developer and a pushy travel guide company, Jill finds an unexpected ally in Heritage Society expert, Frank Gleason. But their happy union is cut short when Frank is mowed down in a suspicious hit-and-run. With Amy's big day on the horizon, Jill vows to catch the killer before she has to catch a bouquet.Praise for Lynn Cahoon"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries"Well-crafted . . . Cat and crew prove to be engaging characters and Cahoon does a stellar job of keeping them-and the reader-guessing." -Mystery Scene on A Story to Kill Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Angie Turner is all prepped to face Boise's culinary best when she enters her restaurant, The County Seat, into a big State Fair challenge. Instead, she gets dunked into a new murder investigation after a killer starts scrapping her competition . . . The Idaho State Fair is in full swing and chefs are lining up to enter Boise's Best Restaurant contest, including Angie and her County Seat crew. They might be the hometown favorite, but the competition is steeper than a funhouse floor. And when a top contender is felled following a heated confrontation over a corn dog recipe, winning suddenly becomes a matter of life or death. With a foul foodie on the prowl, it's up to Angie to dig into the case and put a murderer on ice. Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries "Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true." -Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries "Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder." -Fresh Fiction

Born illegitimate, these sons of medieval Scotland are bound for greatness?and made bolder by the power of love . . . Brave Lachlan Blair stands ready to become his clan's chieftain?until a revelation shows he is not a Blair son, but the bastard offspring of a notorious criminal. Faced with banishment to the Highland wilderness, Lachlan agrees to wed the daughter of an enemy clan. But he soon finds himself facing a new battle: an unwelcome attraction to his beautiful wife . . . Since she was a wee lass, Finley Carson has heard tales of legendary Lachlan Blair. But nothing prepares her for marriage to the rugged highlander. Fortunately, Lachlan shares her desire to leave the union unconsummated in hopes of escaping their dutiful marriage. Yet as they partner to pursue the truth of Lachlan's birthright, their deepening bond turns to passion. And once Lachlan's past catches up with them, their love is put to the ultimate test . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

In the picturesque tourist town of Fredericksburg, Texas, Tally Holt has opened a new candy store with a vintage twist . . .but there's no sugar-coating a nasty case of murder . . . Tally Holt has poured her heart, soul, and bank account into Tally's Olde Tyme Sweets, specializing in her grandmother's delicious recipes. Tally's homemade Mallomars, Twinkies, fudges, and taffy are a hit with visiting tourists?and with Yolanda Bella, the flamboyant owner of Bella's Baskets next door. But both shops encounter a sour surprise when local handyman Gene Faust is found dead in Tally's kitchen, stabbed with Yolanda's scissors. The mayor's adopted son, Gene was a handsome Casanova with a bad habit of borrowing money from the women he wooed. It's a sticky situation for Yolanda, who was one of his marks. There are plenty of other likely culprits among Fredericksburg's female population, and even among Gene's family. But unless Tally can figure out who finally had their fill of Gene's sweet-talking ways, Yolanda?and both their fledgling businesses?may be destined for a bitter end . . .

Five hundred acres of gorgeous California land is a life-changer for cousins Cash, Jace, and Sawyer-and a surprising chance for each of them to find a game-changing love . . . Sheriff Jace Dalton's plate is piled high even before he discovers a stranded motorist just a few miles from his home. With two lively young boys to raise, a challenging reelection to win, and a hefty tax bill due on the ranch, all he wants at the end of the day is a shower and a cold beer. But the woman in the packed SUV clearly needs his help-and though she's a stranger, Jace finds himself wanting to turn her haunted look into a smile . . . Fleeing her abusive boyfriend, Charlotte Holcomb thought she'd escaped before she lost everything, but more heartache was to come. Now, sidetracked by a brewing storm, Charlotte has to trust the handsome sheriff. Just one night, she tells herself, before she's on her way again. But when gentle Jace and his kids offer the kind of sanctuary she never imagined possible, it's hard to say goodbye. Soon the two wary strangers are becoming friends, and longing to open their hearts to more-if they can move beyond the pain of their pasts . . . PRAISE FOR COWBOY UP "Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country." -Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author

He's her darkest fantasy. . . After years of struggling, Haven Daly has finally accepted that she's nuttier than a fruitcake. Why else would she see visions of a beautiful but tormented male every night . . . and actually believe she can talk to him, even feel his touch? But thanks to those dream journeys, she can paint images nobody else on earth can duplicate. In each brush stroke, she captures the blatant masculinity and raw desire in his eyes that promise he's coming for her...and soon. She's the light that keeps him going. . . Quade Kayrs has already suffered a lifetime of pain and torture. Completely isolated, he kept his sanity thanks to one beautiful female, a vision with kind emerald eyes. In the end, her soft voice led him out of hell. Now, naked and alone, he's in a strange world that bears little resemblance to the one he left behind. All he knows is Haven. All he wants is Haven. His final mission? To protect her from the evil hunting them both-whether she likes it or not . . ."Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended."-Library Journal on Vampire's Faith"Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast."-Publishers Weekly on Claimed"A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action... Zanetti keeps getting better."- RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

INTO THE LION'S DEN North Korea. For Kim Jong-un, the time has come to position his country atop the world's pecking order. To do so, he has invested his nation's resources in one rogue scientist. Peter Nampo is a nanotech specialist who has developed a nuclear missile not only capable of reaching the heart of Los Angeles, but also capable of knocking out America's eyes in the skies-the GPS satellites overseeing the Korean Peninsula. Jong-un has funded Nampo's secret laboratory somewhere in a valley of the Taebaek Mountains. Marine recon veteran and small town prosecutor William Parker has a history with Peter Nampo-and is the only one who can identify him. Recruited into a joint CIA and Pentagon Dark Ops Taskforce, Parker must infiltrate the Hermit Kingdom, find Nampo, and end the scientist's threat. But there's more to this mission than Parker knows, and what he discovers is a danger far greater than being trapped behind enemy lines . . . Praise for RETRIBUTION "I seldom come across a thriller as authentic and well-written as Retribution. Andy Harp brings his considerable military expertise to a global plot that's exciting, timely, and believable . . . to say that I'm impressed is an understatement." -David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author of The Protector "Retribution is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest." -James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of Bloodline "Outstanding thriller with vivid characters, breakneck pacing, and suspense enough for even the most demanding reader. Harp writes with complete authenticity and a tremendous depth of military knowledge. A fantastic read-don't miss it!" -Douglas Preston, #1 bestselling author of Impact

It's October in South Cove, California, and the locals in the quaint resort seem to be happily pairing off in the lull before the holidays. Everyone, that is, except for Jill Gardner's elderly aunt, who just dumped her besotted fiancé-and she won't say why.When Jill hosts a talk at Coffee, Books, and More on the topic of elder abuse, all that's really on her mind is lunch. But the topic hits close to home when she discovers Aunt Jackie has been getting mysterious calls. Jill's certain the caller is a con artist, of course, but her feisty aunt claims to understand this, though she's still shaken-and Harrold's still heartbroken. Who's behind the scam and why was her aunt targeted? When a volunteer from the Senior Project is found murdered, Jill's detective boyfriend is on the case-and it soon becomes clear no one is safe when a caller from beyond becomes a killer in their midst.Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings"Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."-The Young Folks

Founded by the wealthiest woman in London, an unconventional crime-solving club brings together single lords and overlooked ladies from every rung of society. It's a perfectly scandalous match... As London's most sought-after bachelor, the Duke of Leomore stuns society when he announces his engagement to a woman who has just been branded a thief. Yet as his painfully shy ?bride-to-be? understands, it is merely a ruse until The Society of Single Ladies apprehends the true culprit?and a ploy to further delay Leo's obligation to wed. For him, marriage will be a purely practical affair. Still, why does a stolen kiss with his faux fiancée conjure such tempting visions of romance?... As if being falsely accused weren't mortifying enough, Phoebe North is now the talk of the town. And while she knows Leo did the honorable thing to protect her reputation, she can't help but long for more. It would be an impossible match given their unequal stations, and Leo has made his view of marriage quite clear. Yet his kiss and flirtatious ways say something else. If only she could persuade him of how delightful it would be to thumb their noses at convention?and become fools for love... ?Lynne Connolly writes Georgian romances with a deft touch. Her characters amuse, entertain and reach into your heart.??USA Today bestselling author Desiree Holt ?With plots, deviousness and passion galore, Temptation Has Green Eyes by Lynne Connolly is a truly enjoyable read.??Fresh Fiction

No Southern wedding is complete without a special veil designed by Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois. But it's hats off to Missy DuBois when she tries to save her town from a bayou killer ... When Ruby Oubre asks Missy to advise her grandson on a business idea, the successful owner of Crowning Glory is happy to oblige. Armed with a plate of pirogues, Missy meets with eighteen-year-old Hollis about the viability of opening an alligator farm for tourists. But it isn't an alligator Missy finds floating at the mossy bottom of the Atchafalaya River. It's Ruby, and her death wasn't caused by accidental drowning. It seems everyone from local tour boat operators to the chief of police and the mayor of Bleu Bayou had an eye on snatching up Ruby's riverbank property. If Missy doesn't unveil a greedy killer soon, her hat-making career could be bogged down for good ...

Dashing as they may be, Ella Quinn's eligible bachelors have much to learn about life and love. Fortunately, just the right ladies are willing to instruct them... Lady Dorcus Calthorp, daughter of the Marquis of Huntington, loved and lost during her first Season, leaving her suspicious of gentlemen. Now Dorie finds herself with no marital prospects in sight-until Alexander, the newly elevated Marquis of Exeter, arrives in town. Handsome, charming, and an interesting conversationalist, he at first seems to be her perfect match. Then Dorie discovers he may not be seeking a wife so much as a land steward and mother to his sisters... After learning of his father's death, Alexander returns home to find his mother has run off with his land steward, leaving his younger sisters with their governesses. The most expedient solution is a wife who will take the household and estate in hand while he assumes his role in parliament. Lady Dorie meets all the requirements-until she makes a surprising proposal. Instead of marrying Alexander, she will tutor him in his duties, freeing him to find his heart's match. Yet the more Dorie teaches him, the more he longs to change their course of study-to love. And with the end of the Season nearing, he doesn't have much time...

When a rising country star is found dead in the Missouri Ozarks, sheriff's detective Katrina "Hurricane" Williams must confront the possibility that the man she loves is involved... Called to investigate the theft of valuable timber, Katrina finds the dead body of young singer Sharon Rose lying in the snow, shot execution style. When Sheriff Billy Blevins arrives at the crime scene, his strong reaction to seeing the victim is as baffling as a pretty corpse surrounded by tree stumps . . . Until Katrina learns that Billy was involved with Rose. The sheriff's refusal to confide in her, coupled with his erratic behavior, not only puts a strain on their already complicated relationship, it hobbles her homicide investigation. With Billy going rogue, Katrina can't rely on anyone but herself. Secrets and suspects abound, even in the singer's own family, and the key to the murder may lie in the lyrics of what is now her swan song . . . Praise for Robert E. Dunn "This tale of deceit, corruption and betrayal from Dunn is long on violent action . . . Fans of Clint Eastwood's spaghetti westerns will find a lot to like." -Publishers Weekly on Dead Man's Badge "Brutal, vivid, and unforgettable . . . a modern-day western morality tale in crime-novel wrapping with a blood-red bow. This one will haunt you."-Lee Goldberg, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Dead Man's Badge "This is hardboiled fiction at its best. We're talking Elmore Leonard territory. A fantastic read and I hope there's more to come." -Hunter Shea on A Living Grave

To save her family from ruin, one young woman must agree to marry a mysterious duke in this charming Regency Romance for fans of Sabrina Jeffries and Tessa Dare. Orphaned young, Oliver Sterling, eleventh duke of Kendal, lives in seclusion in his massive home, Horncliffe Manor. Convinced since childhood that he is monstrous, his only company is his guardian, Mr. Winters-a man who perpetuates Oliver's self-loathing. Still, Oliver is only human. One day, he sees a beautiful young woman in a painting titled "St. Ives Girl." Captivated, he asks Mr. Winters to find her, marry her by proxy, and bring her back as his bride . . . Rebecca Kane is shocked that her squire father has agreed to marry her off to a duke in exchange for payment of his gambling debts. But with no option, she submits. Rebecca fears this husband she has never seen in the light of day-yet in the marriage bed, her husband is kind and gentle. And though they remain in darkness, she detects nothing odd about him. She wonders what he is hiding and soon finds there are more mysteries to uncover-about the unsettling noises coming from deep within the manor, about Mr. Winters, and about love-of oneself and one's beloved . . . Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger "An unforgettable read." -RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars, on The Earl Most Likely "Fun, delightfully romantic-and sexy." -Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride "A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance." -RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz "Goodger writes romances that touch readers' hearts and bring a smile to their day."-RT Book Reviews

Cash, Jace, and Sawyer: Three cousins sharing an inheritance of five hundred acres of prime California ranch land-and a whole lot of surprises . . . Cash Dalton is no rancher. He's an FBI agent-or at least he was, until he left a haunting case behind him and a load of guilt in front of him. Now it turns out he's also a father-to a twelve-year-old girl he didn't know he had. Clearly, it's no time for a new romance, especially not with Aubrey McAlister, who's renting the cottage on Dry Creek Ranch. She doesn't even seem to like him. Still, there's nothing wrong with looking . . .After calling off her wedding, Aubrey is trying to focus on her interior design career and avoid the fact that she's the center of small-town gossip. Clearly, it's no time for a new romance, especially not with brooding Cash. Though she does find him sexy as hell. And he has softened since his daughter arrived-enough for Aubrey to help decorate her room-and even try to get Cash to open up about the chip on his shoulder. Once he does, both their hearts might just follow-but will their futures sync up as well? . . ."Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country." --Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling authorPraise For Stacy Finz"Sweet humor, well-defined and appealing characters, and just enough adventure sports and fashion detail make Finz's print debut, and series launch, a delightful read."--Library Journal on Need You

A Winter's Tale< P> After racking up serious injuries, world-famous snowboarder Nate Forrest returns to the West Virginia coal town that has been his family's home for generations. The transition's a challenge, but there's nothing more beautiful than snow. Except maybe Dr. Lacey Berryville. How can Nate resist this tender-hearted vet who adores every living creature and isn't the least bit fazed by his celebrity? < P> Just what Lacey doesn't need is for this larger-than-life, adventurous Olympic medalist to melt her caution away during the season's last snowfall. She's spent her girlhood moving from place to place, and soon she'll be leaving again. So, what's she supposed to do about the avalanche of feelings Nate is unleashing in her? Can she leave West Virginia's tree-covered mountains behind?with Nate giving her the best reason of all to stay?< P> Praise for The Fourth Summer< P> ?What a joy it is to have a new romance by Kathleen Gilles Seidel! With wit, wisdom, and originality, Seidel tells the story of Caitlin and Seth as they go from friends to lovers. The Fourth Summer is a delight!?

From "master of cosmic horror" (Library Journal) Mary SanGiovanni, comes the latest terrifying novel featuring occult specialist Kathy Ryan . . .A mind is a terrible thing to destroy . . .Kathy has been hired to assess the threat of patient Henry Banks, an inmate at the Connecticut-Newlyn Hospital for the Criminally Insane, the same hospital where her brother is housed. Her employers believe that Henry has the ability to open doors to other dimensions with his mind-making him one of the most dangerous men in modern history. Because unbeknownst to Kathy, her clients are affiliated with certain government organizations that investigate people like Henry-and the potential to weaponize such abilities.What Kathy comes to understand in interviewing Henry, and in her unavoidable run-ins with her brother, is that Henry can indeed use his mind to create "Tulpas"-worlds, people, and creatures so vivid they come to actual life. But now they want life outside of Henry. And they'll stop at nothing to complete their emancipation. It's up to Kathy-with her brother's help-to stop them, and if possible, to save Henry before the Tulpas take him over-and everything else around him.Praise for the novels of Mary SanGiovanni"SanGiovanni evokes a Lovecraftian sensibility in this action-filled story. . . . Scary, suspenseful, smart, and gory, the novel is also beautifully set and described." -Library Journal on Savage Woods"A feast of both visceral and existential horror." -F. Paul Wilson on Thrall"Filled to the brim with mounting terror." -Gary A. Braunbeck on The Hollower"A fast-building, high-tension ride." -James A. Moore on The Hollower

It's a shocking blast from the past when homicide detective Jake Carrington finds himself investigating the last woman he'd suspect of murder . . . Recovering from a stab wound to the gut, and dealing with the news that his sister's killer might beat the system, Lieutenant Jake Carrington needs some downtime. But that's cut short by a very sensitive case: the murder of the police commisioner's wife. The crime scene-a dive hotel, complete with provocative, incriminating photos-suggests the victim was having an affair. But Jake finds that hard to believe-as hard to believe as the #1 suspect . . . Jake hasn't seen his highschool sweetheart, Melinda Mastrianni, since the day his sister, Eva, died. He'd turned down Eva's request for a ride so he could go see Melinda, and the guilt has never left him. Now Melinda's a local photographer, mostly shooting weddings and graduations. Definitely not the kind of pics that led him to her doorstep. But when Melinda disappears, and more prominent women turn up dead, Jake will have to navigate through a twisted blackmailing scheme to find out if the girl he once knew is long gone-or if she's a killer's next target . . . "Tense and authentic-a suspenseful page-turner!" --Leo J. Maloney on All the Pretty Brides

High summer in River Bluffs, Indiana, is always sweltering and sweet. But the heat is really on when a decidedly dead body turns up in the neighborhood. When established house flippers Jazzi Zanders and her cousin Jerod donate a week's worth of remodeling work to Jazzi's sister Olivia, they're expecting nothing more than back-breaking roofing work and cold beers at the end of each long, hot day. With Jazzi's live-in boyfriend and partner Ansel on the team, it promises to be a quick break before starting their next big project?until Leo, an elderly neighbor of Olivia's, unexpectedly goes missing . . . When the friendly senior's dog tugs Jazzi and the guys toward the wetlands beyond Olivia's neighborhood, they stumble across a decomposing corpse?and a lot of questions. With Jazzi's pal Detective Gaff along to investigate, Jazzi finds her hands full of a whole new mystery instead of the usual hammer and nails. And this time it will take some sophisticated sleuthing to track down the culprit of the deadly crime?before the killer turns on her next . . .

She's got to solve this--or her friends are sunk . . .Kelly Jackson, manager of the Redwood Cove Bed and Breakfast, is fond of the Doblinsky brothers, Ivan and Rudy, members of the Silver Sentinels, a crew of crime-solving senior citizens in their Northern California seaside hamlet. After she discovers a jewel-encrusted dagger--with what appears to be dried blood on the blade--on their fishing boat, they share their family history with Kelly, and she learns that the knife may be part of a set from their long-ago childhood in Russia. Its sudden reappearance is eerie, but the mystery grows much more serious when a body is found on the boat. The victim was a member of the community and part of the Russian Heritage Festival, and some of the organizers were clearly harboring some bitterness. But the story behind this murder seems as layered as a nesting doll--and Kelly's feeling completely at sea . . .

"Dan Morgan is one of the best heroes to come along in ages."-Jeffery Deaver From Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney comes a pulse-pounding thriller of an American agent on the run from merciless enemies-and unable to trust his allies . . . War Of Shadows Dan Morgan is a wanted man. Unknown assailants have targeted him-and his family. His home destroyed. His wife Jenny, presumed dead. His fellow Zeta operatives are missing in action, except his daughter Alex. Someone has declared war on Zeta, and the Morgans may be the only agents left alive. Pursued cross-country, Dan is driven by two things-protecting Alex and getting revenge against those responsible for killing Jenny. But he is unaware of who he's truly up against. He suspects Zeta was infiltrated by double agents. Intelligence operatives from around the world are hunting him. And an adversary from Dan's past is determined to destablize the world by any means necessary . . . Praise for Leo J. Maloney and His Novels "Fine writing and real insider knowledge."-Lee Child "Rings with authenticity."-John Gilstrap "Everything a thriller reader wants."-Ben Coes "The new master of the modern spy game."-Mark Sullivan "A ripping story!"-Meg Gardiner

Most Wanted Android A uniquely intelligent AI, Synthia is coveted by the most devious domestic and foreign cabals. Dangerously independent, she becomes ruthlessly hunted . . . Evolving into the perfect weapon, humaniform AI Synthia Cross has been on the run six months and counting. She found a most unexpected ally in Maria Baldacci, a street-smart activist fighting the nascent threat of the singularity. Synthia is everything Maria fears and abhors. But Synthia's also the only one who can help Maria battle against the creation of an android army. But the forces against them are growing?a threat more invasive than anything Synthia has encountered before. An insidious artificial intelligence she can't identify, can't control, and appears much smarter than her seeks to use her to escape . . . ?Erlick ramps up the tension and action while simultaneously introducing an enjoyable thematic conundrum on the possibilities of an AI apocalypse. . . . A fast, entertaining continuation that bodes well for the series.? ?Publishers Weekly on Unbound

There's a lot of noir surrounding this rare pinot. As the vineyards in Seneca Lake, New York, prepare for the seasonal ?Deck the Halls Around the Lake? festivities, someone is determined to keep pinot noir off the wine list. Hijacked trucks and sabotaged ingredients have made it a hard-to-acquire vintage for the six local wineries?including Norrie Ellington's Two Witches Winery. The case of the stolen and spoiled wines gets stranger when Arnold Mowen, owner of the company distributing the wine, is found dead, the apparent victim of a hunting accident. As Norrie tries to find the connections between the pinot's problems and Arnold's death, she uncovers a conspiracy among many locals whose hatred for the wine distributor was bottled up for far too long. . .

Pampered, fun-loving Laurie Sinclair hates everything about the rough, ugly mining town of Lucky Creek, California. She only left Philadelphia because her wealthy father opened the Monarch Gold Mine-and because Brandon, the man she'd hoped to marry, sent her away. But when Brandon changes his mind, she's ready to pack her bags-until her father is suddenly killed in a mine explosion, and her brother is badly injured . . . As troubles mount for the Sinclairs, including a ruinous unexpected debt, they save themselves by selling half their mine ownership to Darcy McKenna, a friend of Laurie's late father. Brusque and brooding, Darcy is the opposite of exuberant Laurie. Yet as Laurie stays on to help him in the office, Darcy soon finds himself smiling and happier, while Laurie finds her interests are changing. She might even be falling for Darcy. But her heart won't truly be tested until Brandon shows up-and throws her life into chaos . . . Praise for Shirley Kennedy and her novels "The historical details are vivid and realistic and should appeal to fans of the historical romance genre. The characters are interesting, the story is engaging, and the romance is slow-building and sweet. River Queen Rose is a great start in what looks to be a promising historical series by Kennedy."-RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars"Shirley Kennedy spins a tale sure to pull at the heartstrings of her readers."-RT Book Reviews on Three Wishes for Miss Winthrop, 4 stars

Just beyond the reach of the Twelve Kingdoms, avarice, violence, strategy, and revenge clash around a survivor who could upset the balance of power all across the map . . . Once Ivariel thought elephants were fairy tales to amuse children. But her ice-encased childhood in Dasnaria's imperial seraglio was lacking in freedom and justice. With a new name and an assumed identity as a warrior priestess of Danu, the woman once called Princess Jenna is now a fraud and a fugitive. But as she learns the ways of the beasts and hones new uses for her dancer's strength, she moves one day further from the memory of her brutal husband. Safe in hot, healing Nyambura, Ivariel holds a good man at arm's length and trains for the day she'll be hunted again. She knows it's coming. She's not truly safe, not when her mind clouds with killing rage at unpredictable moments. Not when patient Ochieng's dreams of a family frighten her to her bones. But it still comes as a shock to Ivariel when long-peaceful Nyambura comes under attack. Until her new people look to their warrior priestess and her elephants to lead them . . .

The world is not the same since the Pandoravirus outbreak changed the essence of human nature. Those affected by the disease are consumed by adrenal rage. They erupt in violence with the slightest provocation. And now, infected scientist Emma Miller is forging them into an army of merciless killers marching across America.Emma's twin sister, neuroscientist Isabel Miller, is desperate to avert the chaos that threatens to engulf civilization. But her team has its hands full staying one step ahead of the civil unrest that's ravaging the country. Noah Miller, the twins' brother, thought he had created a safe haven for his family in the mountains of Virginia-until the arrival of Emma and her infected followers proved the folly of his plans.The Millers' conflict is just one of many sweeping the nation. A nation divided into factions. A nation on the precipice of all-out civil war . . .

The first book in a new series featuring Allie Cobb brings the New York literary agent back to her Hoosier home town where a mysterious death keeps everyone on spoiler alert . . .Allie Cobb left home for the literary circles of Manhattan to make her name out from under the shadow of her legendary father. Now his death brings her and her rescue cat Ursula back to the southern Indiana town of Rushing Creek, population: 3,216. But a tragic new chapter hits the presses when the body of her father's hard-drinking, #1 bestselling client is found under the historic town bridge. The local police suspect foul play and their prime candidate for murder is the author's daughter-Allie's longtime friend. Determined to clear her bestie, Allie goes into fact-checking amateur detective mode while trying to ignore the usual rumormongers. Those with means, motive, and opportunity include the vic's ex-wife, his rejected girlfriend, the mayor, and a rival agent trying to mooch clients. With a rugged genealogist distracting her and the imminent Fall Festival about to send tourists descending on their once-peaceful hamlet, Allie needs to stay alive long enough to get a read on a killer ready to close the book on a new victim: Allie . . .

A fairy falls in lust with a vampire-demon she's meant to kill in this paranormal romance from the New York Times-bestselling author of Fallen. Duty meets desire . . . Mercy O'Malley hates killing people. So when she's assigned to take out Vampire-Demon Logan Kyllwood, she lures him to a seedy bar in Scotland-then decides to kidnap him instead. How can she cold-bloodedly end all that heat, those green eyes…that ripped body? Unfortunately for Mercy, attempted murder and kidnapping are just foreplay for the Kyllwood brothers. Logan may be the youngest of the bunch, but death and violence are already a way of life. Now he's ready to complete a painful, terrifying ritual to become one of the Seven, dedicated to protecting this world from the most dangerous evil it's ever known. But first he has to deal with a blackmailing Fae, a ransom demand and his own pounding need for the last female he ever should have fallen for…. Praise for the Dark Protectors Series"Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast."-Publishers Weekly on Claimed "A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action…Zanetti keeps getting better."-RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick