ROMANTIC SUSPENSE - Romance Romantic Suspense 2009

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A Killing Frost by Hannah Alexander
After becoming an M.D. thanks to the generosity of her small home-town, Dr. Jama Keith
returns to pay her debt. If only she can avoid her ex-boyfriend and that painful memory.
When her ex’s niece Doriann is abducted, Jama feels compelled to help in any way she
can. The search for young Doriann could cost Jama her life. But revealing her secret to
her ex, Tyrell Mercer seems even scarier.

Cold Hearted by Beverly Barton
It seems like every man who gets close to Jordan Price ends up dead. Private investigator
Rick Carson is hired to look into the death of Jordan’s latest husband. It wouldn’t be so
awkward except Jordan keeps swelling her bankroll with each death. If Jordan is innocent,
then Rick may have placed her life in jeopardy, but if she isn’t, he may not live long
enough to find out!

Dying for You by Beverly Barton
Private security agent Lucie Evans just wanted to put her past behind her and leave ex-
boss Sawyer McNamara. So she jumped at the chance to play bodyguard to a billionaire
in South America. Then the nightmare began. Lucy is kidnapped by mistake and now she
needs the help of her ex-boss again!

Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
Evanovich has moved in a paranormal direction with this new novel. Set in the Jersey
mountains, we are introduced to the likes of Wulf Grimoire, a world wanderer bent on
world domination who teams up with partner Martin Munch. Martin is no sweetheart either.
Bounty hunter Stephanie Plum has Munch in her sights while her partner Diesel is after
the murderous Wulf Grimoire.

The Private Concierge by Suzanne Forster
The Private Concierge is a company dedicated to handling the private affairs of the rich
and powerful with complete discretion. When things suddenly start to happen to Jillian
Easton’s clients, it looks like her business might be in jeopardy. Wild rumors about Jillian
are being spread, and now, former police officer Rick Bayless is starting to nose around,
bent on uncovering more of Jillian’s past.

Fire and Ice: a Novel by Julie Garwood
Sophie Rose, a determined and spunky newspaper reporter, quits her job after being
requested to investigate her shady father. Her new assignment includes such small town
items as the quirky local runner who wears goofy red sox. Sophie’s business card and
those goofy sox turn up when the runner is found brutally murdered in Alaska. For security
reasons Sophie is assigned an FBI bodyguard-Jack MacAlister. In the harsh Alaskan
terrain, Sophie and Jack form a close team and uncover a sinister conspiracy.

Nightwalker by Heather Graham
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A man with a knife in his back stumbles into a casino and crashes into beautiful Jessy
Spearhawk, who was just gathering up her winnings. The last word on his lips is, “Indigo”.
Hired to investigate the murder, P.I. Dillon Wolf is fascinated by the gorgeous redhead
pinned under the victim. Moving ahead with the investigation, Jessy and Dillon follow
leads to an old town called Indigo where past and present collide.

Malice by Lisa Jackson
Twelve years ago detective Rick Bentz’s wife Jennifer died. But he keeps running into her
everywhere! In the meantime, Bentz has remarried to a woman named Olivia. He can’t tell
his new wife for fear of appearing nuts! When Jennifer’s death certificate arrives in the
mail with a big red question mark on it Rick takes note. He follows the trail to Los Angeles
only to find that his new wife is now the killer’s target.

Missing by Lisa Jackson
Two novels in one volume by a master of passionate romance and gripping suspense.
“Innocent by Association” - Garrett Reaves ends up with wads of cash in his account but
no explanation. Perhaps investment house president Megan McKearn is involved. As his
former lover, she has motive, means and opportunity. “Zachary’s Law” – Lauren Regis’s
children are kidnapped by her ex-husband, and after exhausting every means possible,
she agrees to let maverick attorney Zachary Winters take the case.

Deadlock by Iris Johansen
Emily Hudson and friend Joel Levy, travel the world in search of priceless artifacts. On
one of their forays, their entire team is massacred. Joel and Emily are held captive by a
ruthless evil leader. For two weeks they try to survive, but eventually Emily unwittingly
compromises Joel, ending his life. Enter John Garret, ex-CIA, MI6 and agent for hire. The
CIA has a mission for him: save Emily Hudson.

Treasure by Iris Johansen
Lady Selene Ware had been a harem slave until the seductive and deadly Kadar Arnaud
helped return her to her native Scotland. But the Turk’s hold on Selene was such that she
knew she wouldn’t be safe, even at home. Lured by a promise of ultimate freedom, she
and her champion are lured back. But there’s a catch: they must find the real Holy Grail.
The trail leads down a dark path full of intrigue and suspense.

Lulu in Marrakech by Diane Johnson
Lulu Sawyer works for the CIA. In Marrrakech she hopes to carry out her assignment
while rekindling a dormant love affair with Englishman Ian Drumm. Lulu carefully
navigates her way between east and west. With a complex situaltion, Lulu improvises her
way through the souk, her love life, and her profession.

Exposed by Alex Kava
FBI criminal profiler Maggie O’Dell and Asst. Director Cunningham have walked into a
trap. They’ve both been exposed to a killer who can strike at any time. Maggie knows
dangerous minds. But now she faces a new opponent from inside an isolation ward in a
bio-safety containment hospital. Will they live long enough to stop this deranged killer?

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Joy by Jayne Ann Krentz
Virginia and A.C. Ryerson have both been burned by painful marriages. So they thought
they’d take things slow. A Caribbean cruise seemed like the perfect way to test the new
relationship. Suddenly their days and nights become a reckless roller-coaster of
adventure, desire and deadly peril.

Dangerous Prey by Lindsay McKenna
Two lives on different tracks collide. Fire pilot Kelly Trayhern thrives on fighting fires, but
on one especially perilous mission her life is changed forever. Raptor rehabilitator Sky
McCoy had his own dreams of flying until they were snuffed out as a teen. Now the
mysterious Native American is determined to help heal Kelly’s wounded spirit.

Watch Me: the Last Stand, Bk 3 by Brenda Novak
Teenagers Sheridan Kohl and Jason Wyatt were parked at the lake in Whiterock,
Tennessee, when a complete stranger in a mask shot them both, fatally wounding Jason.
Even though they moved away, Sheridan has never been able to put the crime behind
her. When there is a new development in the case, Sheridan returns to Whiterock, only to
be attacked a second time!

The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick
One of the local Lords has just been murdered by a rare botanical poison traced to the lab
of Botanist Lucinda Bromley. Lucinda hires Arcane Society member Caleb Jones, who
runs a psychic investigation agency. Desire soon blooms between the two and they are
drawn into the heart of a dangerous and deadly conspiracy.

Pursuit by Karen Robards
Jessica Ford receives a call from her boss asking her to pick up the First Lady, Annette
Cooper. In the ensuing crash, everyone is killed, including the First Lady. Jess doesn’t
remember anthing that happened. The Secret Service agent handling the case, Mark
Ryan believes Jessica is hiding something. Now strangely everyone connected with the
crash is turning up dead and Jessica realizes that she just might be next.

Immortal in Death by Nora Roberts writing as J. D. Robb
She was one of the most sought after women in the world. She would stop at nothing to
get what she wanted-even another woman’s man. And now she was found murdered.
Police lieutenant Eve Dallas put her professional life on hold to take up the case when
suspicion fell on her best friend, the other woman in a fatal love triangle. Eve finds that the
world of high fashion thrives on an obsession with youth and fame.

Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
Amaryllis Coltraine transferred to the NYPD from Atlanta, when she turned up murdered
with her own weapon. Officer Eve and husband Roarke start questioning everyone and
digging into Coltraine’s past. There they find a connection between the victim and their
own shadowy past. The truth will need to be uncovered, one layer at a time.


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Suite 606 by J.D. Robb, Mary Blaney, Ruth Ryan Langan, and Mary Kay McComas
J.D. Robb headlines a new anthology of paranormal romances. Robb plunges Eve Dallas
into the violent aftermath of a ritual murder. Mary Blaney investigates a secret that has
kept two lovers apart for years. Ruth Langan brings a lost man out of a storm to face a
twisted fate. And Mary McComas follows a mother, her son, and a wizard through time.

Glory in Death by Nora Roberts Writing as J.D. Robb
Lt. Eve Dallas is on the hunt for a wanton killer of beautiful, high profile women. And this
time even her own lover Roarke is not above suspicion. Once again it is clear that even in
a time when technology provides so many answers, passion still rules the heart.

Shattered: a High Risk Novel by JoAnn Ross
Army Night Stalker pilot Shane Garrett and Doctor Kirby Campbell find themselves
together again after a red-hot affair in Baghdad. But war has a way of giving people a
second chance. Both Shane and Kirby currently live stateside, but where one is
reassigned, the other is sure to follow!

Bad Penny by Sharon Sala
Cat Dupree and Wilson McKay are both bounty hunters who desperately want to settle
down and build a life together. An investigator from Mexico is investigating the death of
the man who killed Cat’s father. The trail leads to Cat. And a junkie with a vendetta is
stalking Wilson. Finally Cat and Wilson decide to turn the tables on these two.

Red by Erica Spindler
Becky Lynn Lee grew up rough. With an abusive father, broken mother and no prospects,
she escaped to Hollywood. As a photographer’s assistant she had a talent for spotting and
capturing beauty. Suddenly Becky becomes the center of attention and now she must find
the strength to put the past behind her.

Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel
Photographer Hope Dunne is secure in her Soho loft after a tempestuous life. She’s not
looking for a guy. But a guy finds her when she accepts a gig to photograph top author
Finn O’Neill. Finn courts her off her feet and they fall madly in love. With Finn, Hope finds
it all. But soon cracks begin to appear like inconsistent stories, white lies and bouts of
jealousy. Soon the spell of this sociopath begins to trap Hope in his tightening grip.

Cry Mercy: a Mercy Street Novel by Mariah Stewart
Ann Nolan has a knack for running into very dangerous men. As a California beat cop,
who adopted a drug kingpin’s daughter, she has to keep one step ahead of the father’s
threats. Finally forced to leave her job and identity behind, she becomes a member of a
team for finding lost persons and changes her name to Emme Caldwell. And this time she
traces a 19-year old girl to a fertility clinic. But the girl’s father is close behind and as
dangerous as they come.

Quicksilver Pool by Phyllis Whitney


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Lora Blair married Union soldier Wade Taylor. She knew he still loved Virginia, the wife he
had lost. Lora too had given up all hope for love when her fiancé was killed in the war.
Now she’s ready to face the life she has chosen.

One of Those Malibu Nights by Elizabeth Adler
The sudden scream of a beautiful woman in a negligee interrupts the beach-bum vacation
of P.I. Mac Reilly. As he races toward the sound, the woman is pointing a gun directly at
him! She shoots and misses… but just who is this woman? Days later she’s disappeared
and the gun winds up in Reilly’s car!

Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann
Vihn Murphy’s wife was killed in a shootout with a gang. Suddenly the gang’s leader turns
up murdered and the gang starts looking for Vihn. Trouble is, after years of seclusion, he’s
struck up a relationship with the woman who introduced him to his former wife, and now
the gang’s after both of them. What’s a security agent to do?

Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown
When rising detective Jay Burgess ends up dead and newswoman Britt Shelley can’t
remember what took place, there’s going to be trouble for sure. Firefighter Raley Gannon
is head of the fire investigation. And as suspicion against Britt Shelley mounts, Raley
realizes that she might be his only chance to find out the truth.

Cypress Nights by Stella Cameron
Roche Savage has always avoided gentle women because his sexual nature is over the
top. But he can’t stop thinking about a new teacher in town who’s dedicated to organizing
a new school. That project has brought about a number of murders in the town, but with
the help of the FBI, Roche and the teacher work to unravel the mystery.

Thigh High by Christina Dodd
Nessa Dahl lives a sensible life until Jeremiah MacNaught comes to town and enlists her
help to investigate a series of bank robberies. There is a steamy electricity that exists
between the two until Nessa discovers that Jeremiah is actually undercover and
investigating her! MacNaught is about to learn what thigh-high trouble really means!

Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham
When a woman is found dressed as a scarecrow and mutilated, the residents of Salem,
Massachusetts fear the infamous Harvest Man is back. Out of town cop Jeremy Flynn and
occultist Rowenna Cavanaugh launch a two pronged investigation. Jeremy uses cold logic
while Rowenna uses intuition.

High Stakes by Lisa Jackson
Two stories: Gypsy Wind and Devil’s Gambit. The first story involves Becca Peters,
horse breeder, who keeps a tight reign on her emotions, except where Brig Chambers is
involved. Years after shattering their relationship, he’s back. In the second, Tiffany
Rhode’s horse farm was in trouble when she met breeder Zane Sheridan, a man with a
shady reputation. What did he want? Is he toying with Tiffany?

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Tempest at Sea by Iris Johansen
Jane Smith stole aboard Jake Dominic’s yacht one Miami night as part of an anti-nuke
protest effort. She hadn’t given much thought to the consequences. For the next two
months she would regret nothing, enjoying being in the arms of a powerful man. Together
they sailed around the Gulf from one erotic adventure to the next.

Split Second by Alex Kava
Arch criminal Albert Stucky, also known as “the Collector”, garnered his nickname by
collecting and disposing of his victims in the most gruesome manner. Special Agent
Maggie O’Dell tracked this fiend for two years before finally cuffing her man. Now Stucky
has escaped from prison and has new games for Maggie.

Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell
Jill Breck was happy in her life as a river guide until some ominous events changed things.
Zach Balfour is a consultant whose expertise is gathering information from dangerous
sources and acting as a highly effective bodyguard. Together, they are thrust into the
world of high octane art dealers. The duo must race against time to unmask a ruthless
killer hidden in a blue smoke of money, threats, lies and death.

The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
In 1924, a glittering party was held at Riverton House. A haunted young poet shot himself.
Only his sisters were witnesses. In 1999, Grace is 99 years old and is approached by a
writer who is investigating the incident. Her mind goes back to that haunting time and the
memories flood back.

Cold Pursuit by Carla Neggers
Secret Service agent Jo Harper and Elijah Cameron are rivals again as they search for the
daughter of a recently murdered ambassador. The daughter had disappeared shortly after
the murder and our two agents are at odds over the motive for her absence. Harper thinks
she’s lost, but Elijah thinks she’s on the run.

Tempting Fate by Carla Neggers
Young, successful business woman Dani Pembroke is determined to solve the
disappearance of her mother. It happened years ago, and the community came to view it
as one more unsolved crime. One day, security expert Zeke Cutler arrives in town and
joins forces with Dani to help search. But perhaps Zeke has another reason for helping.

Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
Detective Eve Dallas flies into action when a local priest, while officiating at a funeral,
drops dead from poisoned wine. Intriguing clues turn up after a search of the victims’ room
and subsequent autopsy. Is it possible Father Flores was not the person his parishoners
thought he was? Was this revenge? The a second murder happens...

To Catch a Thief by Christina Skye


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An edgy partnership and white hot attraction are forged between Navy SEAL Dakota
Smith and art expert Nell MacInnes. Dakota is on a mission to recover a missing DaVinci
artwork. Nell’s expertise would sure be helpful, but Dakota isn’t sure he can work with
someone from such a dubious past, no matter how hot!

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
A tour of Iraq leads Marine Logan Thibault to an unusual lucky streak after finding a
woman’s picture on the roadside. Upon returning home and settling down, he still finds the
picture influencing his life’s path. This story is about the surprising paths our lives often
take and the power of fate to guide us to true and everlasting love.

Mercy Street by Mariah Stewart
On a balmy Spring evening, four high school kids enter a city park in the small town of
Conroy, Pennsylvania. All are later found dead or missing. How has this happened?
Nobody knows. The Parish priest gets involved and calls on former detective Mallory
Russo. Former detective Charlie Wanamaker has returned to Conroy and now works for
the local police. He and Mallory combine forces to solve the case.

Mixed Up With the Mob by Ginny Aiken
Since her brother’s funeral, strange things were happening to Lauren DiStefano. Someone
tried to run her down and menacing mobsters had threatened her, but Special Agent
David Latham saved her. Lauren’s brother had left a legacy of treachery, lies and mob
ties, but could Lauren now trust her life in the hands of Agent Latham?

A Time to Die by Beverly Barton
Black Ops commando Deke Bronson left rising journalist Lexi Murroughs injured and
without any memory of the part Deke played in her close scrape with death. Deke has
carried an emotional scar of guilt for his part, but now, another opportunity has arisen that
may allow him to redeem himself. Another mission and this time Deke is assigned to
protect Lexie. What will happen if she discovers his secret?

The Murder Game by Beverly Barton
Private investigator Griffin Powell and FBI agent Nicole Baxter know about serial killers.
They recently took one down together. Now, a new one’s in town and even more sadistic
than usual. He likes to play games. Now our killer friend wants to know if Powell and
Baxter are ready to raise the stakes. There’s a new game now, and it’s much more deadly
than the first.

Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich (humor)
Stephanie Plum has a way of attracting danger, lunatics, oddballs, bad luck and mystery
men. Mayhem ensues when Stephanie gets involved with Diesel, a mystery man, with her
grandma and entourage in tow. Grandma makes off with the money Diesel’s after, Lula’s
found a job modeling plus-size lingerie, Connie’s found a guy, and Stephanie’s found
herself over her head in stolen money, a racehorse, a car chase, and a bad case of hives!

Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan

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One of seven daughters in a line of extraordinary women, Hannah Drake has been the
elusive object of affection for Jonas Harrington for as long as the rugged sheriff can
remember. And Jonas isn’t the only one who desires Hannah. Hidden in the shadows lies
a vengeful figure who stalks the beauty with one terrifying purpose. Can Jonas protect
Hannah from the evil in their midst?

Blood Red by Heather Graham
When a fortune-teller shows bridesmaid Lauren Crow an omen of her gruesome death,
she and her friends laugh it off as mere theatrics – until women start disappearing in the
night. But Lauren is drawn to a man who jprowls the city by night armed with crosses and
holy water, in search of vampires! He insists they are real. And New Orleans is threatened
until something is done.

The Death Dealer by Heather Graham
Genevieve O’Brien knows all about nightmares-she survived two months as the prisoner
of a deranged killer. Now she turns to her rescuer and friend P. I. Joe Connolly to solve a
bizarre string of murders. As the body count rises and the trail takes them miles from
Manhattan, Joe receives guidance from next world. But even this kind of help can’t keep
the couple’s new nightmare from becoming reality.

The Séance by Heather Graham (paranormal)
Another suspenseful Heather Graham novel. Christina Hardy’s housewarming party turns
chilly when the topic of recent murders comes up. These murders have all the hallmarks
of the notorious Interstate Killer of 15 years ago. To get things going at the party, the Ouija
board is brought out and a ghost from the past turns up! The ghost of a former detective.
And the Interstate Killer is still out there!

Below the Surface by Karen Harper
Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave her, but when she
emerges from underwater, Daria and their boat have vanished. Bree doesn’t have time to
question. If she wants to survive, she has to swim. Exhausted, she barely makes it to a
tiny barrier island where she meets Cole De Roca, a fellow castaway. Bree turns to him as
she struggles to understand where she is, and what happened to her sister.

Death Angel: a Novel by Linda Howard
Drea Rousseau lives a life totally dependent on the whims of Rafael Salinas, a notorious
crime boss. Eager to break from her scary life, she steals a pile of cash and makes a
break for freedom. After barely surviving an encounter with Rafael’s hit men, Drea vows
revenge and enlists the aid of the FBI to bring her former masters to justice. Getting
involved with the FBI however, begins to look dangerous for Drea’s health and heart.

Lost Souls by Lisa Jackson
Having survived two attacks by a serial killer, Kristi Bentz is lucky to be alive. Her father
agrees, and thinks she must be nuts to be so fascinated by the minds of these monsters.
So when several co-eds go missing at a local college, Kristi senses that these girls aren’t


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just runaways. There are dark whispers of a dark cult on campus whose members wear
vials of blood around their necks and meet in secret chambers.

The Summit by Kat Martin
Autumn Summers knows the danger of ignoring powerful omens. It happened before, but
she won’t let it happen again. This time it’s a recurring dream of a little girl’s abduction.
This time she thinks she knows the girl involved: Molly, Ben McKenzie’s missing daughter.
Can she secure Ben’s trust and save the little girl? Only time will tell.

Free Fall by Fern Michaels
Loyal friends of the Sisterhood have gathered at Myra Rutledge’s Virginia home. Tonight
Yoko will tell her story. Yoko’s mother was only 15 when a wealthy man swept her off her
feet with promises of love. Instead he filled her brief life with misery. Now a movie star,
he’s about to learn that nobody is above the Sisterhood’s payback.

Deadly Deceptions by Linda Lael Miller
Mojo is in over her head. Torn between her detective agency, her sexy biker boyfriend
who can’t commit, and her wealthy sister who is being terrorized by a blackmailer, Mojo is
faced with unraveling hard truths and discovering who her family really is.

Ravenspire by Marilyn Prather
Andrea Lane is looking forward to her change of employment from the east coast to the
rugged coast of the Pacific. Even the name of her employer’s home is exciting:
Ravenspire. As tutor to her employer’s daughter, Andrea is immediately attracted to her
darkly handsome employer. The fragile sense of comfort she finds in Holt Carraday’s arms
is only tempered by the unresolved mysteries of Ravenspire.

Guilty by Karen Robards
When Kat White was 15, she and some friends held up a store, and shot a security guard
to death. Kat was never arrested. Now, 16 years later, Kat, now called Kate is with the
Philadelphia DAs office and prosecuting Mario Constellanos, who was in on the youthful
shoot-up. Things get complicated when Mario is found dead in Kate’s apartment. Another
man gets involved in the case and things heat up!

Strangers in Death by J. D. Robb
In the technologically advanced year 2060, New York is still a city of great divides. When a
prominent businessman is found tied to his bed and strangled with velvet chords, the
locals aren’t talking, and the question becomes one of motive. Was this a crime of passion
or a meticulously planned execution?

Captive Star by Nora Roberts
Someone has set up both Jack Dakota and bail jumper M.J. O’Leary. Now they’re on the
run from a pair of hired killers! M.J. is keeping her mouth shut, even after Jack finds a
great blue diamond in her purse. Everything tells Jack that M.J. can’t be trusted,
everything except his heart…


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Hidden Star by Nora Roberts
P.I. Cade Parris takes one look at the beautiful blonde who walks unannounced into his
office and falls in love. Unfortunately, Bailey James is there to hire him. Bailey is as drawn
to him as he is to her. But neither knows if she is free to give her heart.

Secret Star by Nora Roberts
Lt. Seth Buchanan’s homicide investigation was thrown into turmoil when Grace Fontaine
turned up very much alive and in possession of one of the huge blue diamonds known as
the Stars of Mithra. Seth never let his feeling get in the way of his job, but it was
becoming increasingly difficult, with no mystery more compelling than Grace herself!

The Healer by Sharon Sala
Jonah Gray Wolf has had an uncanny connection to animals and the power to heal the
sick. Driven out of his neighborhood by those who wish to harness his gift for profit, and
traveling incognito he moves from place to place, never sure where it’s safe. Then in West
Virginia he finds Luce, a tough but beautiful loner. He even thinks of settling down. But the
hunters have caught Jonah’s scent again.

Cut Throat by Sharon Sala
Horribly assaulted and left for dead with her father, Cat Dupree promised to avenge her
father’s murder. Now grown, and a bounty hunter, Cat also promises to let nothing stand
in her way, even her lover, Wilson McKay. Hearing that the murderer is still alive, Cat
follows a money trail to Mexico swearing she will not return until the perp is dead.

Code Name: Blondie by Christina Skye
Miki is living her dream while stranded on a desert island with rugged and handsome Navy
SEAL, Max Preston! Little does she know she’s in the middle of an international scandal
and Preston will do anything to get what he wants. Miki may be a “hot” item on most men’s
agendas, but Preston is determined to keep his steely nerve. Now a hurricane is headed
their way, and time is running out fast!

Last Words by Mariah Stewart
Nine year FBI veteran Mia Shields thinks she’s seen it all, until a new terror settles on the
idyllic bayside town of St. Dennis, Maryland. A grisly killer has left a special surprise for
Police Chief Gabriel Beck: a naked woman wrapped in plastic in the back of Beck’s car!
Beck and Mia team up to set a trap – with Mia as bait.

Ice Storm by Anne Stuart
Isabel Lambert is a sleek, sophisticated professional who comes into contact with some of
the most dangerous people in the world. But her life is haunted by the ghost of a past life
that ended long ago. Now her past and present collide when she meets Serafim, a
mercenary and assassin who makes deals on the side.

White Heat by Cherry Adair
Emily hasn’t forgotten how Max blew into her life a year earlier, stole her heart, and
vanished. Now, like it or not, she may have to rely on Max if she wants to stay alive. With

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explosive violence erupting across the continent, the pair will put their lives on the line in a
race against time to stop an act of ultimate terror.

Meet Me in Venice by Elizabeth Adler
Precious Rafferty is an American antiques dealer living in Paris. She normally keeps her
feelings firmly on the ground, but now she finds herself swept off her feet by Bennett
James—until an urgent message from a long-lost cousin causes her to have second
thoughts.

The Dying Game by Beverly Barton
The victims are former beauty queens, each found with a single rose. It’s a scene
Detective Lindsay McAllister knows all too well as the dead are not the only victims.
Lindsay must ask lawyer Judd Walker to put his painful memories aside to help her as the
murder spree has escalated.

Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann
When Kayla Gray arrives in Montana, the last place she expects to end up is in the middle
of a fierce snow storm, and the last person she expects to rescue her is the very man
she’d come to find. Cal was being tested by being drawn to the woman his brother had
loved, making her a forbidden love. What if Cal’s brother was still alive?

Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
Ric finds himself deep undercover with Annie, working for notorious crime boss Gordon
Burns. One mistake and they’re both dead.

Target by Stella Cameron
Two decades ago a charismatic man called Colin controlled an isolated community in
what was supposed to be a life free of materialism. Instead, Colin turned “The Refuge”
into a mass grave as he exterminated his followers. Three children escaped with his
secrets. Today, Nick, Sarah and Aurelie, are living under the radar in a little bayou town of
Louisiana. When the bodies at “The Refuge” are uncovered, the nightmare forces them
out into the open. Now, they must stay one step ahead of the man who has been waiting
to find them.

When Day Breaks by Mary Jane Clark
When Constance Young, a news mega-star, is found dead in her pool, evening news
anchor Eliza Blake, producer Annabelle Murphy and cameraman B.J. D'Elia join forces
with psychiatrist Margo Gonzalez to investigate.

Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer (Humor)
Food columnist “Cranky Agnes” is about to pull off a Mafia wedding at her house. Her
goddaughter is marrying old southern money and Grandmother isn’t happy! Family follies
ensue when Agnes gets involved with Mafia protection and a wedding!

Someone To Love by Jude Deveraux


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Jace Montgomery is still grieving over his fiance’s suicide. While flipping through one of
her old paperbacks, he discovers a photo of a house bearing the message, “Ours again.
Together forever. See you there.” The note was dated the day before her death.

Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich and Leanne Banks
An aspiring teacher in Boston, Cate studies by day and bartends by night, living with a
drag queen named Marty (Marta) Longfellow. The perfect living arrangement -- a big
strong roommate not interested in women – then he disappears. Cate happens to be
dating Kellen McBride, a P.I. of sorts, and when Cate’s place gets trashed, she teams up
with her sexy love interest to track down Marty before the trash turns up in her place
again.

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Ranger needs Stephanie to plant a bug on her ex, the ever-smarmy attorney Dickie Orr.
When Dickie goes missing, a lot of bad people and places start to blow up, burn up, and
turn up.

Whistleblower by Tess Gerritsen
Kathy Weaver nearly runs into a man with a bullet in his shoulder, who claims to be a
fugitive on the run from killers. Is she giving her trust to a man in danger, or trusting her
life to a dangerous man?

C. J.’s Fate by Kay Hooper
Librarian C.J. Adams thinks marriage is fine for others. Her love is History, and she finds
few men to compare to the heroes who shaped civilization. But her close friends disagree.
When they plan a trip to Aspen to find her a soul mate, she stays one step ahead and
enlists a gorgeous stranger to pretend to be her lover. But the man is far more than she
expected…

Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
Bailey Wingate’s adult stepchildren are surprised when their father’s will leaves Bailey in
control of their fortune. Bailey becomes stranded in the wilderness with a handsome pilot
when her small plane crash-lands. Was this an accident? Is there a killer waiting to finish
the job?

Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson
Eve Renner has been recovering from gunshot wounds after having being lured to the
crime scene where a good friend was killed. She's lost part of her memory, so she can't be
sure that it wasn’t her boyfriend who shot her. Eve hopes not to see Cole at all, but he is
lured to Eve's father's house and arrives at another crime scene. Throats are slit,
messages are written in blood, and the victims have been tattooed. Eve's past and
present collide, and the asylum where her father worked and Eve played as a child
emerges as a key.

Almost Dead by Lisa Jackson


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Cissy Cahills world is unraveling! Divorce, a son in his “terrible two’s” and now, members
of the family dying one by one! Hidden in the Cahill family’s twisted past is a shocking
secret. Cissy must unravel the mystery before its her turn!

Pandora’s Daughter by Iris Johansen
Successful physician Megan Blair possesses psychic powers that have been dormant for
years! Now that someone is trying to kill her, including the deadly and seductive Neal
Grady, she may need those powers! But Grady could also hold the secret to Megans
future.

Whitewash by Alex Kava
Sabrina Galloway is the top scientist at EcoEnergy, leading her research team to a
breakthrough in the quest for an alternative fuel. Then she makes an alarming discovery.
Someone has tampered with the production process, and solving the puzzle puts her in
the crosshairs of a conspiracy that reaches further than she could ever have imagined.

Raven's Prey by Jayne Ann Krentz
When a shady business deal goes awry, Honor Knight hides in Mexico. Judd Raven has
been hired by two men, claiming to be her father and brother, to hunt Honor down and had
been told Honor's a compulsive liar. How can she prove to Judd that these men are
seasoned, murderous criminals? Is Judd just a cold-blooded mercenary with money on his
mind, or could there be a beating heart underneath that rugged exterior?

Innocent as Sin by Elizabeth Lowell
Kayla Shaw is a private banker in Arizona—smart and capable but underpaid and
underappreciated. Rand McCree is a haunted man who paints landscapes in the Pacific
Northwest, burning with a need for answers about the terrible event that shattered his
world. They are two strangers with nothing in common . . . until their lives entwine—and
explode.

Prince of Darkness by Barbara Michaels
A stranger has come to Middleburg, Maryland, a visitor from abroad with a mysterious
purpose. But this quaint, affluent community has dark secrets of its own. And when the
interloper, Peter Stewart, becomes involved with the bewitching, seductive ward of noted
local author Kate More, the townfolk fear the chilling past they are hiding will no longer be
safe. For Middleburg has a colonial history of malevolent sorceries and obscene sacrifice.
And when the terrible pot is stirred, murder may be the least of the evils to emerge from
the unholy brew.

Vanishing Point by Marcia Muller
Returning from her honeymoon to a huge celebration, Sharon McCone, now head of her
own detective agency, can't help but marvel at how different her life is from her days at the
All Souls Legal Cooperative. But when it comes to mystery, there's still plenty to occupy
her time. When she's approached to investigate a 22-year-old disappearance, Sharon sets
her team to the task, and before long, they've picked up clues that suggest the woman in
question wasn't exactly the devoted mother and wife her daughter remembers.

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Abandon by Carla Neggers
On what is supposed to be a quiet long weekend, Deputy U. S. Marshal Mackenzie
Stewart is viciously attacked at the lakefront cottage of her friend, federal judge
Bernadette Peacham. Everything suggests the attacker was a deranged drifter, but
special agent Andrew Rook suspects different. The stakes are higher than either had
imagined.

Cross My Heart by Carly Phillips
Lacey Kincaid is a classic NY success story as the owner of “Odd Jobs,” but she’s
harboring a secret. She was born to wealthy parents until their deaths and the evil
schemes of an abusive uncle forced her to take drastic measures. Now a childhood
sweetheart has resurfaced, urging her to claim her rightful inheritance as the Dumont
heiress, but her uncle is willing to do anything to stop her…

Hot Item by Carly Phillips
Notorious bad boy quarterback Riley Nash and top sports management agency co-owner
Sophie Jordan are the lastest hot item, but what’s behind this unlikely team? Some say it
has to do with the sudden disappearance of superagent Spencer Atkins. Could there be a
connection between the red-hot quarterback and the missing dealmaker?

Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb
With the precision of a surgeon, a serial killer preys on the most vulnerable souls of the
world’s city streets. Lt. Eve Dallas engages in a cat-and-mouse game with the killer, and
ends up in a fight for her career.

High Noon by Nora Roberts (Bestseller)
Phoebe MacNamara, Savannah’s top hostage negotiator, has an agoraphobic mother and
precocious daughter. She is brutally assaulted, and depends upon the support of Duncan
Swift as she works to establish contact with her faceless tormentor.

Electric Blue by Nancy Bush [little humorous]
Jane Kelly is putting in slave-labor hours working for a P.I. Next thing she knows she's
babysitting a dotty old lady, surrounded by eccentric rich people who have a penchant for
going crazy and or dying in mysterious ways.

A Marked Man by Stella Cameron
Annie Duhon knows all about nightmares that shatter dreams, but her fascination with
Max grows, even when disturbing rumors surface. Can she trust Max with her secrets and
her deepest desires or will she become his next victim?

Born to be Wild by Catherine Coulter [bestseller]
Mary Lisa has just won her 3rd Daytime Emmy for her role on "Born to Be Wild." She's fun
and lovable but someone is trying to kill her. Now Mary Lisa's best friends Lou Lou and
Elizabeth become embroiled in the baffling attempts on her life -- with unexpected results.


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Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich [bestseller]
Mysterious men have a way of showing up in Stephanie Plum's apartment. When the
shadowy Diesel appears, he has a task for Stephanie. Find "relationship expert" Annie
Hart who is wanted for armed robbery. So they make a deal. He'll help Stephanie get
Annie if Stephanie plays matchmaker to Annie's difficult clients.

Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood [bestseller]
Jordan Buchanan is thrilled that her brother and best friend are tying the knot, so when a
crasher appears warning that there's "bad blood" between the couple, stemming from
ancient roots, Jordan decides to research for herself. She never anticipates the danger
that lies in her path.

Presumed Guilty by Tess Gerritsen
Miranda's boss and ex-lover is found in her bed, stabbed with her kitchen knife. As the
prime suspect in his murder, Miranda is shocked when someone posts her bail. Was this
an act of kindness or is someone manimpulating her into the dark world of the victim,
where she is presumed guilty.

The Parisian Affair by Judith Gould
Jewelry designer Allegra Sheridan agrees to travel to Paris to bid on an emerald in
anonymity for a man eager to please his mistress. Upon winning the legendary Princess
Karima emerald, Allegra discovers that possession of an extraordinary jewel invites many
threats and hidden secrets.

The Dead Room by Heather Graham
Archaelologist Leslie MacIntyre has a new unsettling ability to communicate with ghosts.
By night, Matt visits Leslie's dreams, but by day, Matt's cousin Joe helps her face the
power of an evil mind. Can he be the man to save her from the darkness of Hastings
House?

The Search by Christiane Heggan
When assistant district attorney Sydney Cooper get an urgent call from her best friend,
investigative journalist Lily Gilmore, she wonders what trouble Lily has gotten herself into
THIS time. But when Sydney goes to meet Lily, she instead witnesses Lily's brutal
abduction. Knowing she can't rely on local law enforcement, Sydney delves into Lily's
latest high-profile cases.

Heartbreaker by Linda Howard
Michelle Cabot has inherited her father's Florida cattle ranch - and a mountain of debt.To
make matters worse, a huge chunk of that debt is owed to the neighbor, John Rafferty.
Rafferty is more than happy that the spoiled, pampered rich girl is struggling, but he likes
this new Michelle and decides to make her his woman.

Heat Wave by Jill Marie Landis
P.I. Kat Vargas once cared about someone so much it hurt, until betrayal followed by
tragedy ended it all. When a prospective client shows up at ther door, Kat becomes
moved by his sincerity and takes the case.
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Tell Me No Lies by Elizabeth Lowell
China's priceless artifacts are being smuggled into the U.S. and one woman, Lindsay
Danner an expert in ancient bronzes, makes her the perfect pawn in a deadly game. But
she'll need protection and Jacob, ex-CIA agent, is the one who knows Southeast Asia
inside and out.

Scent of Roses by Kat Martin
Raul has asked Elizabeth to look in on his pregnant sister, who claims that a ghost is
haunting her house. Elizabeth recruits Zach to help, and soon they find themselves
embroiled in a bona fide mystery as they attempt to root out the evil spirits inhabiting the
house.

The Widow by Carla Neggers
Four days after Abigail Browning's wedding, her life changed unimaginably: her husband
was shot, meeting his death along the rocky Mount Desert Island coast. Seven years later
and now a homicide detective, Abigail gets an anonymous tip and becomes determined to
find her husband's killer.

Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips
Twins Ariana and Zoe are like night and day. When Zoe goes missing, Ariana goes home
to family. Detective Quinn Donovan is stunned when he sees Ari walking on the beach,
and he's just in time to save her from a bullet meant for Zoe.

Obsession by Karen Robards
Katharine, special assistant to the head of the CIA, finds herself and her friend, Lisa, lying
bound and gagged, while 2 masked gunmen search her house. For what? When she
awakens in the hospital, her body battered, she doesn't recognize herself in the mirror.
Although lucky to be alive, she trusts no one.

Nine Lives by Sharon Sala
Bounty hunter Cat Dupree has cheated death twice. Every job she takes is an opportunity
to invade the criminal world, hunting for the man who murdered her father. On her current
mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, she hopes to find him where there is no law to
watch her back.

Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
The task to hand deliver some legal papers to Harry Van Dorn's extravagant yacht was
supposed to be easy. But Manhattan lawyer Genevieve Spenser soon realizes she's in the
wrong place at the wrong time. The playboy is vicious and tries to make her his plaything
for the evening, until he can discard her with the rest of his victims.

Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann
When Max learns that Gina has been killed in a terrorist bombing in Germany, he
immediately leaves to take charge of the case. It turns out that Gina was kidnapped, not
killed, and Max vows to do whatever it takes to get her back.



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Hero Under Cover by Suzanne Brockmann
One murder attempt too many made Annie only too happy to have Pete Taylor as a
bodyguard. Now Annie was beginning to believe in heroes, but could she trust him with
her heart?

Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
In a race against time, a raging blizzard, and an unforseen cunning opponent, Jenk and
Lindsey are put to the ultimate test to find a vanished woman.

Ricochet by Sandra Brown
Elise, a judge's trophy wife, interrupted a burglary in progress and killed the intruder in
self-defense. Detective Duncan Hatcher is immediately suspicious of Elise. What is she
leaving out?

Temperatures Rising by Sandra Brown
Two strangers meet in a South Pacific paradise with nothing in common but a mission that
will risk their lives -- and an attraction that could be even more dangerous...

Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd
Brandi Michaels discovers that her fiance flew to Vegas to marry someone else, so she
pawns her engagement ring to buy herself an expensive pair of shoes, then spends one
sultry night with an Italian stranger named Roberto. As she returns home, she becomes
the target of a killer and turns to Roberto for help. Will he be her savior or her downfall?

Full House: Full series, Bk1 by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes [light-hearted &
spicy]
Welcome to the world of Jamie Swift and Max Holt! Two characters who have taken on a
life of their own. What they have in common are lovable, dysfunctional characters, villains
you love to hate, and a cross-eyed way of looking at life. Max thinks Jamie is a magnet for
trouble and Jamie thinks Max is the most annoyingly sexy and mysterious man she's
every met.

Full Tilt: Full series, Bk2 by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes [light-hearted & spicy]
Beaumont could use a mayor with scruples, but what it gets is a crime -- and what Jamie
gets is a story that's taking her for a ride on the wild side, complete with two assassins, a
washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher.

Full Speed: Full series, Bk3 by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes [light-hearted &
spicy]
Max is right in the middle of Jamie's potential story of a lifetime. She tracks down the
millionaire playboy to take her on as partner. What follows is a story of a corrupt minister,
a gang of mobsters, a hound dog called Fleas, a wise-cracking computer genius, and lots
of love in the fast lane.

Full Blast: Full series, Bk4 by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes [light-hearted &
spicy]
There's never a dull moment for the residents of Beaumont, South Carolina. Lately, a heat
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wave's spiked the mercury -- and everyone's sex drive! But when someone starts bumping
off some of the town's more annoying citizens, all clues lead to the local newspaper.

Full Bloom: Full series, Bk5 by Janet Evanovich & Charlotte Hughes [light-hearted &
spicy]
Annie has inherited her grandmother's B&B, along with the naughty ghost who can't be
good for business. Then Annie's ex-husband winds up murdered and all evidence points
to Annie! How could it get worse? ...a new lover straddling a Harley with his sights set on
Annie.

Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
Alexandra is NASCAR driver Sam Hooker's spotter, telling Hooker when to pass and
when to get off the gas. From her vantage point above the grandstand, she also witnesses
something that will change her life.

The Secret Heiress by Judith Gould
Ariadne and Nikoletta are beautiful, identical twins - but opposite in every way. Nikoletta
will go to any lengths to get what she wants. Ariadne was taken at birth to be raised in
obscurity and unaware of her vast family fortune.

Suspicious by Heather Graham
Big-city lawyer Lorena Fortier's suspicions about her father's death brought her to the
wilds of the Florida Everglades. Whoever or whatever killed her father was claiming more
innocent victims. Lorena was in over her head, but she wasn't about to ask for help from
handsome tribal cop Jesse Crane.

The Vision by Heather Graham
When marine salvage diver Genevieve begins the hunt for the "Josephine Marie," she is
terrified by a vision of a dead woman. When a woman washes up onshore, everyone
assumes the woman is from Genevieve's vision, but Genevieve knows it is not the ghost.
Somehow she has to link the past with the present.

Cover of Night by Linda Howard
In a charming rural town, accessible to the outside world by only a single road, young
widow Cate Nightingale lives with her 4-year-old twin boys, running a bed-and-breakfast.
Though the overnight guests are few and far between, Cate always manages to make
ends meet with the help of the local jack-of-all-trades, Calvin Harris. Calvin handles
everything from carpentry to plumbing, but he's not what he seems, and Cate's luck is
about to run out.

Drop Dead Gorgeous by Linda Howard
Sequel to "To Die For." Blair Mallory survives yet another murder attempt, and this time
while planning her wedding. Instead of waiting around in the crosshairs, she decides to
get the drop in her would-be killer before they get the drop on her.

Shiver by Lisa Jackson [bestseller, romantic suspense]
Detective Reuben "Diego" Montoya is back in New Orleans. A serial killer is turning "The
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Big Easy" into his personal playground, killing in pairs with seemingly no connection,
motives, or real clues. Diego's only lead is Abby Chastain, the ex-wife of one of the
victims.

House of Many Shadows by Barbara Michaels
After a serious accident, Meg began to experience strange hallucinations. The doctor said
she needed rest, so Meg went to stay at her cousin's farmhouse. Trouble is... the
hallucinations got worse, and the caretaker sees them too...

The Heat of the Moon by Sandra Parshall
A standout debut that effectively crosses subgenres -- more psychologically astute than
many romantic-suspense tales, yet more romantic than high-end psychological thrillers.

Born in Death by J. D. Robb [futuristic New York City 2060]
Eve Dallas has a double homicide to solve when 2 young lovers, employees of the same
pretigious accounting firm, are killed, and her multimillionaire husband comes in handy.

Angels Fall by Nora Roberts
Reece Gilmore is the sole survivor of a brutal crime. She has been on the run, desperately
fighting the nightmares and panic attacks that haunt her. She settles in Angel's Fist,
Wyoming--temporarily, at least--and takes a job at a local diner. And now she's hiked this
mountain all by herself. It was glorious, she thought, until she saw the man and woman on
the opposite bank. Arguing. Fighting. And suddenly, the man was on top of the woman,
his hands around her throat...

Darker Than Midnight by Maggie Shayne
Police lieutenant Cassandra "Jax" Jackson knows she's putting her career on the line
when she encounters this desperate stranger and doesn't turn him in. Something in
River's eyes has Jax convinced he's worth saving... whether he wants it or not.

Code Name: Baby by Christina Skye[contemporary, Romantic Suspense]
Gorgeous dog trainer Kit O'Halloran works under government contract at her New Mexico
ranch with four genetically enhanced black Labradors that, unknown to her, are worth
millions to outside forces as well as to U.S. covert operations. Navy SEAL Wolfe Houston
arrives to protect Kit and her canine charges, including Baby, the book's most endearing
character.

Blue Moon by Linda Windsor [fun with a dash of suspense]
When archeologist Jeanne Madison locates a sunken Spanish ship off the Mexican coast,
she sees it as a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity. If she can salvage the Luna Azul, she
can save her brother and herself from ruin. If the cynical captain she's hired can just stick
to the plan instead of infuriating her.

Exposure by Susan Andersen
A tragic childhood and a doomed marriage have forced Emma Sands to do what she does
best -- run. When she meets Elvis Donnelly, 6 feet of bruising muscle and solid hurt, the

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attraction is instant. But in a town of prying eyes, these two are soon sharing more than
the heat of desire...they're sharing a fight for their lives.

Hot & Bothered by Susan Andersen
When Victoria's vacation fling resulted in a baby, she knew she had to leave her life far
behind. Now 6 years later, her father's been murdered, and her half-brother's the prime
suspect. Upon her return, she opens the door to find the P. I. is her old fling.

Present Danger by Susan Andersen
Aunie Franklin could still remember the murderous loon in her ex-husband's eyes when he
said: "You'll pay for leaving me!" Fleeing for the Pacific Northwest, Aunie prayed that he'd
never find her... only now the phone calls began.

Now You See Him by Stella Cameron
While being transported between maximum security prisons, a convicted murderer
escapes. Now, another woman is found dead. The police make a connection in the
murders to bestselling novelist Sonia Elliott, whose 3rd book has just been released. Will
the murderer follow book #3 and murder the witness?

Sick of Shadows by Marion Chesney [historical]
Bored with endless parties, Lady Rose befriends a young country girl. When the girl is
found dead, Captain Harry Cathcart is summoned immediately.

Killing Time by Linda Howard [paranormal twist]
In the dead of night, a time capsule is dug up before it's time, and the contributors are
slain one by one. Chief investigator, Knox Davis, is suspicious about the mysterious
appearance of Nikita Stover but believes her to be no killer. Why does she seem to be
hiding so many secrets?

Deep Freeze by Lisa Jackson
Former movie star Jenna Hughes left Hollywood for an isolated farm in Oregon to get
away from fame. Now, a merciless killer's grisly work has just begun, and Jenna is getting
closer to meeting her biggest fan...

Sister of Fortune by Lindsay McKenna
Chief Warrant Officer Vickey Mabrey has orders to recover the legendary crystal star
totem from a dangerous criminal in the Peruvian jungle. Problem is she has to work with a
colleague who doesn't approve of having females in the force.

Case of Lies by Perri O'Shaughnessy
For Nina Reilly, unraveling the mystery of one violent Tahoe night brings her closer to an
emotional reunion with her son's father. As old feelings are rekindled, Nina's case turns
violent. Everyone has something to hide.

Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs
Forensic Anthropologist Temperance Brennan, teaming with her love interest Detective
Andrew Ryan, follows the clues in the death of an orthodox Jew all the way to Israel.
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Superstition by Karen Robards [bestseller]
Reporter Nicole Sullivan enlists the help of her famous psychic mother to help her with a
story that could be her big break. Nicole's investigation puts her head-to-head with police
chief Joe Franconi and in the path of the killer she's searching.

Origin in Death by J. D. Robb (Nora Roberts) [futuristic]
New York City, 2059. Security disks show a stunningly beautiful woman calmly entering
and leaving the dead cosmetic surgeon's office. Then, like father, like son. The young
successor to his father's business meets the same fate.

Survivor in Death by J. D. Robb (Nora Roberts) [futuristic]
Police lieutenant Eve Dallas is called in when lawyer Grant Swisher and his family are
massacred with eerie skillfulness on the Upper West Side. The only survivor is 10-year-old
Nixie, who evades the killers as she creeps down to the kitchen for a midnight snack.

Black Rose: In The Garden Trilogy, Bk 2 by Nora Roberts
At Harper House, the ghostly Harper Bride walks the halls. Widow Roz Harper hires Dr.
Mitchell Carnegie to investigate her ancestors so the ghost can rest in peace.

Confessions by JoAnn Ross
The death of the wife of a charismatic senator from Arizona makes headlines. As sheriff
Trace Callaghan investigates, he finds a twisted case packed with illicit desires and dark
secrets. Everyone is suspect.

Missing by Sharon Sala
As two lost souls begin to find each other, a former soldier's instincts kick in, as danger is
closing in on his new love.

Mission: Irresistible by Sharon Sala [Harlequin suspense]
She was there to catch a traitor, and getting emotionally involved with stubborn, sexy East
Kirby was not part of the mission. She was supposed to get operative Kirby to return to the
field as her partner.

A Place to Call Home by Sharon Sala [Harlequin suspense]
Detective Judd Hanna was trying to escape shadowy crime in the big city, but in this little
Wyoming town, he found a woman and a child who filled him with love and laughter.
Before Judd could hope for the future, he had to make sure she lived to see tomorrow...

Dead Even by Mariah Stewart
A series of murders has Miranda and Will, "on-again, off-again" special agents, racing to
outwit a killer before he strikes again. But the killer is determined to cross Miranda's name
off his hit list ... permanently.

Dying to Marry by Janelle Taylor
When Holly left town, Jake promised himself he would move on -- but forgetting the way
she makes him feel isn't easy. He'll have to keep desire at arm's length to unmask a killer.


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Whole Lotta Trouble by Stephanie Bond [comedic tones]
Jerry Kay, bad-boy, sleazy superagent, angers too many women. As the women plot to
humiliate him, he's found dead. How can they explain that they were the last to see him
bound and naked...but not dead?

Always: BK.3 in the "Forever" series by Jude Deveraux
Darci has never given up searching for her kidnapped husband, Adam Montgomery. But
her quest leads her to assist the FBI in another case. There she and the handsome Jack
Rose get pulled into a 19th-Century world, where Darci must find the key that sets them
free.

Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
When her brother "Wild" Bill Barnaby's dropped off the face of the earth, Alex blasts
through the bars of South Beach toward Key West and Cuba, laying waste to Miami hit
men.

In The Dark by Heather Graham
Alexandra McCord finds that her working paradise on Moon Bay Island has turned into a
nightmare after stumbling onto the body of a dead woman. Evidence points to the killer as
someone on the island and that she is the next victim.

Before I Sleep by Rachel Lee
Carey is trying to save an innocent man from the electric chair and needs her old lover's
help. Wary and still hurt, Seamus hesitates until a copycat killer set his sights on Carey.

Lost Innocents by Patricia MacDonald
With her marriage in shreds and her heart yearning for a man forbidden to her, Maddy is
surrounded now by deadly danger. And the key to it all is one lost child.

Wait Until Midnight by Amanda Quick
Together, Adam Hardesty and Caroline Fordyce venture into the underworld of Victorian
London to prevent uncovering their pasts. But will they be able to guard their lives?

Entranced by Nora Roberts
Mary Ellen, P.I., agrees to enlist Sebastian Donovan's help and soon admits that he has
some remarkable gifts, including his ability to penetrate her tough facade and awaken her
heart.

Don't Tell by Karen Rose
Mary Grace knew the only way to save herself and her child from her abusive cop
husband was to stage their own death. Now 9 years later, while taking a second chance
on love, her past is colliding with her present.

Out of the Storm by JoAnn Ross
As frustrated as Laurel is by Detective Joe Gannon's skepticism about her theory of her
friend's disappearance, she finds his smooth-talking southern ways and bedroom eyes
dangerously seductive.
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Code Name: Nanny by Christina Skye
FBI agent Summer Mulcahey's latest assignment as a nanny, comes with a few
unexpected perks. Gabe Morgan says he's the gardener, but why is he carrying a
concealed weapon and why does he have to be so handsome.

Code Name: Princess by Christina Skye
Navy SEAL Hawk MacKenzie has just walked in on a naked princess in his hotel shower.
Lucky for her Hawk is assigned to protect her and isn't letting her out of his sight.

Philippa: The Friarsgate Inheritance, Bk 3 by Bertrice Small [historical]
While Philippa is in the court of Queen Katherine of Aragon, she stumbles onto a plot to
assassinate King Henry VIII. Only the Earl of Witton can help her unmask those plotting to
tear the royal court asunder.

Dead Certain by Mariah Stewart
Amanda finds herself unable to rid herself from being victimized by stalkers. Her business
partner is murdered, followed by another of her colleagues. Amanda is a target once
again.

Only You by Cynthia Victor
Beautiful Harvard grad Carlin Squire thought she had everything...an exciting career with
the NYPD and the perfect lover. Then back into her life comes Ben, an adored high school
sweetheart with secrets in his past.

Relative Sins by Cynthia Victor
When her husband's true colors were finally revealed, Kailey fled their unbearable
destructive marriage, only to die -- so the world thought -- along with her infant daughter in
the fiery car crash engineered by her husband. Now, mother and daughter are living
another life.

Without You by Mary Lynn Baxter
Fighting for his life, Jackson realizes the one person he can count on is the last person he
should call: Hallie Hunter, the most gifted attorney he knows . . . and his ex-fiancee.

Letters to Kelly by Suzanne Brockmann
For years, a trumped-up charge and a Central American prison cell kept Jax Winchester
from the girl he loved. Only the memory of Kelly and the letters he composed to her had
kept him going. As a free man, he wanted to keep the promise . . . and claim her for his
own.

Night Watch by Suzanne Brockmann
When Navy SEAL Chief Wes Skelly was sent to L.A., he agreed to go on a blind date with
the sister-in-law of a fellow SEAL. Having been secretly in love with a woman he couldnt
have, what was there to lose? Plenty, it turned out.

Almost Like Being In Love by Christina Dodd
Pepper Prescott and her siblings were raised in different foster homes around the country.
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As an independent young woman, she witnesses a shooting and flees to the only home
she knows, but her old lover is there. Can she trust him with her secrets?

Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
It begins as an innocent trip to the deli-mart for nachos. A robbery leads to an explosion,
but even scarier, Plum is the target of a gang. With Lula riding shotgun and Grandma
Mazur on the loose, Plum is racing against the clock in her most suspenseful novel yet.

Dark Paradise by Tami Hoag
New Eden, Montana, is a piece of heaven on earth where one woman died in her own
private hell. Now it's up to ex-court reporter Marilee Jennings to decipher the puzzle of her
best friend's death.

Fountain of Secrets by Josie Litton
In a captivating tale that returns readers to the enchanting island nation of Akora, a
remarkable young man and woman, torn between love for each other and duty to their
homelands, discover that fate has not forgotten them.

Night's Landing by Carla Neggers
Archaeologist Sarah Dunnemore is prepared for almost anything, except the news that her
twin brother has just been seriously wounded in Central Park. Should she accept the help
of deputy Nate Winter?

Bait by Karen Robards [Bestseller]
FBI agent Sam McCabe convinces advertising agent, Maddie Fitzgerald, that shell never
be safe until Maddie becomes the bait to catch a killer.

Visions in Death by J.D. Robb
The Summer of 2050 has been long, hot and bloody. A call from dispatch sends Eve
Dallas, NY police lieutenant, to Central Park to investigate a hellish murder.

Out of the Blue by JoAnn Ross
Lucas, a desert Storm hero and FBI sniper, is bound to save the only woman he's ever
loved. Lark is on the run from a singing career skyrocketing out of control and from
someone whos stalking her.

Southern Comforts by JoAnn Ross
Welcome to Raintree, Georgia, steamy capital of sin, scandal and murder. As Chelsea
Cassidy, biographer to Southern "queen" Roxanne Scarbrough, begins to unearth the
truth about her subjects life, danger and jealousy erupt.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon [Bestseller]
All around the globe, people are being reported dead or missing. The police soon discover
that all 4 victims are connected to the largest think tank in the world.

Dead Wrong by Mariah Stewart
Was the murderer working his way down a page in the phone book? The fact that Mara

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Douglas M. Douglas in the book is next on the list has FBI agent Aidan Shields interested
in Mara's life.

Sheer Pleasures by Stella Cameron
Attorney Wilhelmina Phoenix knows she's heading for treacherous waters when she sets
out in search of her oldest and dearest friend, who disappeared from a private pleasure
club in Washington States Cascade Mountains.

Private Eyes by Jasmine Cresswell
A former trophy wife in Colorado must prove her brother's innocence in a kidnapping. She
finds herself face-to-face with an old flame harboring an agenda. Will he be her downfall
or her destiny?

Just The Way You Are by Christina Dodd
When Hope Prescott's parents disappeared, her carefree teenage life vanished forever.
She and her 3 siblings were separated and sent to different foster homes around the
country. Now, 7 years later, she begins searching for them.

Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
With a new identity, a staged death, and a chance to flee the treachery that stalks her,
Rachael has escaped from a faceless assassin. Now, thousands of miles from home in
the exotic rain forest, she's found sanctuary . . . or has she?

Haunted by Heather Graham
Pressured to get at the truth about some strange happenings at his house, Matt Stone
agrees to have Darcy Tremayne, a paranormal investigator, explore his house.

Double Wolfe by Joan Hohl
Twin stories in one book. Police officer Matilda Wolfe in Wolfe Winter and divorce lawyer
Lisa Wolfe in Wolfe Wonder.

The Chase by Brenda Joyce
Claire Hayden has no idea that her world is about to be shattered. At the conclusion of her
husband's 40th birthday party, he is found murdered, with a weapon that hasn't been used
since WWII.

Dating Dead Men by Harley Jane Kozak
LA greeting-card artist Wollie Shelley is dating 40 men in 60 days as research for a radio
talk-show host's upcoming book. While she's meeting plenty of bachelors, she doesn't fall
in love until she's taken hostage by a charismatic "doctor" on the run from the Mob.

After I Dream by Rachel Lee
Psychologist Callie Carlson lives in the lush Florida Keys. Her brother has been charged
with murdering the crew of a boat he found adrift off the coast. Callie enlists the help of
former Navy SEAL Chase Mattingly.



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Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by Kasey Michaels
As a cop-turned bodyguard, Quinn is the perfect candidate to track down the restless Miss
Taite, who instead of walking down the aisle with her perfectly-bred, perfectly-dull groom,
hopped a bus.

After Midnight by Diana Palmer
Kane and Nikki find themselves pitted against each other in a battle that tests their
loyalties and their desires. But even the most passionate enemies can't resist love . . .
after midnight.

Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts
Fame took its toll on violinist Caroline Waverly, whose grueling tour climaxed in an all-too-
public breakup with the conductor who was her lover. Moving back to Innocence,
Mississippi, wasn't innocent after all.

Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts
Three Sisters Island Trilogy Bk 1
Today, Three Sisters Island is a quiet resort island until some people discover their
magical powers with links to three witches who fled the horror of the Salem witch trials.

Night Moves by Nora Roberts
A small town offered peace to widowed Maggie Fitzgerald, but when sexy Cliff Delaney
unearthed a skeleton in her backyard, she found herself playing detective with him . . . but
that wasn't all.

Once More With Feeling by Nora Roberts
Raven Williams was a singer who had an overwhelming need to love and be loved, and
whose voice of rich, dark velvet had catapulted her to fame. Brandon Carstairs was a
musician who made exciting music with Raven, but soon it would reach a dangerous
crescendo.

Risky Business by Nora Roberts
Liz was a maddening combination of mystery and innocence, but she was the key to
finding Jonas Sharpe's brother's killer. Jonas had to stick close . . . too close for comfort.

Storm Warning by Nora Roberts
He had shattered her world once, but when Lucas McLean reentered Autumn's life, she
couldn't deny the love still blazing inside her -- or the evidence she had that said he could
be guilty of murder.

Like a Knife by Annie Solomon
As a young girl, Rachel witnessed her mother's murder and now runs a preschool to help
children adjust after trauma. Nick is a new handyman at the school and a former
gunrunner rebuilding his life. When a young boy goes missing, Nick's set in high-gear
again.



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The Message by Stella Cameron
For Page Linstrom, work is life. She's determined to succeed on her own, which means
she doesn't have time for anything else, especially not men. But it's work that ends up
endangering her life...

The Passions of Chelsea Kane by Barbara Delinsky
Taking a break from her successful architecture career and after the death of her adoptive
mother, Chelsea Kane travels to her birth-town to learn the truth about herself.

Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
Possessed of an uncanny sixth sense, Lily shares Ryland's every new fear, every
betrayal, every growing suspicion...and every passionate beat of the heart.

Shelter Island by Carla Neggers
Boston doctor Antonia Winter has a feeling that someone is stalking her. What else would
explain the threatening e-mails she's received and the voice she occasionally hears
whispering her name?

Remember When by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts)
Laine Tavish, know to the folks in Angel's Gap, Maryland, as the proprietor of Remember
When, an antique treasures and gift shop. They have no idea that she used to be Elaine
O'Hara, daughter of the notorious con man Big Jack O'Hara.

The Road to Hidden Harbor by Anne Stuart
20 years ago, a talented and rising poet disappeared in the Maine woods. Now English
professor Molly Ferrell wants to write his story. First she had to find out what really
happened to him.

Silent Confessions by Julie Kenner
Detective Jack Parker needs an education - a sensual education. Someone is stalking
women and they're doing it with a literary flair. Verses from Victorian erotica are being left
inside victims' homes.

With Malice by Rachel Lee
Senator Grant Lawrence is the only connection between a murdered elderly nanny and a
young exotic dancer. Trouble is the senator is the one person detective Karen Sweeney is
half ready to trust.

Midnight Sun by Kat Martin
Charity's dream of life in the Yukon may have led her into something more savage than
the forest...a menace as endless as the long days that run together without darkness.

In The Cold by Lynn Erickson
As a young girl, Ashley Marin was kidnapped and held for months in an abandoned mine
high in the Colorado Rockies. Now, 20-yrs later, she must relive the nightmare as her 15-
yr old daughter goes missing.


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Hurricane Bay by Heather Graham
Special forces agent turned private investigator Dane Whitelaw knows something about
Sheila Warren that no one else does. She's dead, and hes being set up.

Prince of Lost Places by Kathy Hepinstall
Martha is determined to protect her child from the outside world, so she kidnaps him to
live in a cave. When the detective sent by her husband finds her, they fall into a love affair
that moves them ever closer to a final confrontation and revelation of the truth.

Bed of Lies by Teresa Hill
Since running away from a broken home, Julie Morrison has built a nice life for herself
based on a foundation of lies. Then Zach McRae brings the past back in her life and
demons of his own.

The Night Before by Lisa Jackson
Caitlyn Bandeaux wakes up covered in blood and learns that her estranged husband is
dead. Although she doesn't recall the events of the night before, she becomes the prime
suspect.

Die in Plain Sight by Elizabeth Lowell
Troubled by what Ian sees, he becomes Lacey's shadow, as her search for answers leads
them both down an ever-darkening road paved with lies, blood, and devastating secrets.

About Face by Fern Michaels
When Dr. Black Hunter discovers Casey Edwards wandering along a Georgia road, she's
a woman without a past her memory stripped of the terrifying events that shattered her
innocence a decade ago. But someone wants Casey out of the way before she
remembers too much.

The Harbor by Carla Neggers
FBI Agent J.B. McGrath is "on vacation" when he meets Zoe West returning to her
hometown in coastal Maine. The two team up to solve a string of crimes that are related to
murder.

The Secret Hour by Luanne Rice
Kate wants the help of the lawyer representing a serial killer to find out if this killer
murdered her sister. Kate not only falls for the lawyer but his children too. Kate is in fact
just what this grieving family needs.

Birthright by Nora Roberts
Callie and ex-husband Jake join forces on a project that is cursed. The discovery of a
5,000 year-old human skull draws more than controversy ... it draws death.

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
Julie is fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so
poisonous that it has become a murderous desire.


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Wild Orchids by Jude Deveraux
When famed mystery writer Ford Newcombe loses his beloved wife, Pat, he can't bear the
thought of writing without her. Six years later, Ford is moving from one small town to
another in an attempt to cure his writer's block.

Whispers at Midnight by Karen Robards
Carly's back in town and sets her sights on the town sheriff, her old flame. Then her dog
unearths a dead body on her property, and Carly gets the opportunity to use her wiles on
Sheriff Converse.

Dark Water by Sharon Sala
Two decades ago, Sarah Whitman's father disappeared with an embezzled fortune. Now
his body has been pulled from its watery tomb proving that Sarah's father was innocent.
Now, who is uncomfortable...?

A Place Called Rainwater by Dorothy Garlock
The rough-and-tumble oilmen of Rainwater, Oklahoma, call Jill Jones a little wildcat.
Feisty as she is, Jill has her hands full in a town where men outnumber women four to
one.

A Certain Crossroad by Emilie Loring
When Neil and Judith met they were thrown into a whirlpool of danger. Will their strength
and courage endure?

Shadow Dance by Susan Andersen
Most men who see Amanda dance worship her from afar, but one "admirer" is getting too
close. Detective MacLaughlin is drawn to the case and is bewitched by Amanda's charms.

Once a Thief by Kay Hooper
It had taken centuries for Max Bannister's family to acquire their treasures, and now he's
been asked to risk his collection as bait for a master criminal.

Every Waking Moment by Meryl Sawyer
Taylor is suspicious of Shane Donovan's interest in her, and she doesn't know why. Then,
just as Taylor begins to trust Shane, the killer strikes.

Still Lake by Anne Stuart
Buying a run-down farm in beautiful Vermont is the start of a new life for Sophie Davis.
Then a stranger moves in next door, and Sophie believes the sense of peace is being
threatened.

Night Moves by Janelle Taylor
Single D.C. caterer Jordan Curry has no idea what to do with her best friend's 4-yr old boy
while protecting him from danger. Then a gentle stranger comes to keep them safe

The Devil's Own by Sandra Brown
Teaming up with a man whose tough exterior and dangerous looks had kept him alive,

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Kerry formulates a desperate plan to save nine children from the wartorn jungles of
Montenegro.

The Crush by Sandra Brown
Rennie's decision to deliver a not guilty verdict against notorious contract killer Ricky
Lozada will be the most regrettable decision of her life.

Deadly Embrace by Jackie Collins
Both prequel and sequel to the bestseller Lethal Seduction, the Castelli family characters
take the reader to glamourous settings and wicked intrigue.

Fred & Edie by Jill Dawson
Based on a true story set in 1920's Ilford, England, this is the dramatic story of passion,
murder and the spectacular public trial of Edith Thompson and Freddy Bywaters.

Through My Eyes by Barbara Delinsky
Jill Moncrieff had walked away from the stifling world of wealth and privilege to pursue her
dream and escape painful memories. But now she had to return to help her friend Cooper
who was falsely accused of murder.

The Mulberry Tree by Jude Deveraux
Lillian's new life seems as strong as the mulberry tree firmly planted outside her
farmhouse, but there remain secrets and lies that threaten to uproot the past she
cherishes and the future she fights to protect.

To Kiss a Spy by Jane Feather
Owen D'Arcy was a sophisticated spy sent to seduce the cousin of the Holy Roman
Emperor. His charms had never failed him until now.

Whispers and Lies by Joy Fielding
Terry's tranquil life as a nurse at a home for the elderly and disabled takes a turner when
she meets a new neighbor.

Mercy by Julie Garwood
Mercy is a journey into the quirky, close-knit communities of the Louisiana bayou,
mercilessly joining a man and woman in love.

Night of the Blackbird by Heather Graham
Moira finds herself struggling with the anger of her old flame, Dan O'Hara, and the
conviction of her new love, Michael McLean. Torn between them, she becomes a pawn in
a conspiracy.

The Witness by Ginna Gray
When pianist Lauren Brownley witnesses a cold-blooded murder, she becomes key to
convict a mob kingpin. FBI Agent Sam Grey Wolf Rawlins becomes her guardian until the
trial.


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Secret Island by Jane Aiken Hodge
At first it seems worth all the fear and pain to arrive at the secret Greek island, but
violence and death threaten the tranquility.

Touching Evil by Kay Hooper
Police sketch artist Maggie Barnes has a rare talent, but this time she has an eerie
connection to the monster who stalks Seattle.

Whisper of Evil by Kay Hooper
Psychic Nell Gallagher must call on her skills to sort through the dark secrets of the dead
men showing up in the little town of Silence.

Bluebird Winter by Linda Howard
Kathleen Fields had to reach the clinic, but a Christmas blizzard left her stranded without
hope for her life or her unborn baby's. Then Derek Taliferro arrived...

Dying To Please by Linda Howard
Sarah Stevens, live-in caregiver, thwarts a burglary attempt and with all the media
exposure unexpectedly attracts a tortured and murderous soul.

Midnight Rainbow by Linda Howard
Taken captive in the middle of a conspiracy of international proportions, wealthy socialite
Jane Hamilton Greer finds hope in government agent Grant Sullivan, who finds his
mission complicated by his feelings for Jane.

Open Season by Linda Howard
Daisy Minor, fed up with her boring life as a small-town librarian, declares open season for
man hunting, and then sees something she's not supposed to see

The Soul Catcher by Alex Kava
FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell, an expert criminal profiler, can't understand why her
boss has assigned her to two unrelated cases. But as Maggie and her partner delve
deeper, they learn of a familial link.

Running Scared by Elizabeth Lowell
Set amid the shimmering neon and desert beauty of Las Vegas, this second in her
Rarities series follows Moving Target and centers around Rarities Unlimited, an exclusive
appraisal house.

The Cabin by Carla Neggers
A female ex-convict seeks revenge on the family of Texas Ranger Jack Galway whom he
sent on retreat to a mountain cabin.

Velvet Shadows by Andre Norton
Hired as a companion for a frail lovely woman, Tamaris suspected there was something
about Victorine and her half-brother that would eventually be revealed.


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Desperado by Diana Palmer
Lovely Maggie Barton and hardbitten Cord Romero share a tangled and complicated past.
It isn't long, however, before their lives are once again inextricably bound as they join
forces to bring down a crime cartel that exploits young children.

The Texas Ranger by Diana Palmer
Texas Ranger Marc and Investigator Josette are paired to investigate a murder that may
be connected to the Mob. While the mystery plot unfolds, the two try to sort out their past
romantic greivances.

To Trust A Stranger by Karen Robards
Julie Carlson hires P.I. Mac McQuarry to catch her cheating husband. Soon Mac and Julie
crash through a maze of buried secrets and deadly deceptions.

Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts
As Declan Fitzgerald, a former Boston lawyer, begins the renovation of a mansion on the
outskirts of New Orleans, he feels inexplicable sensations of terror...and nearly
unbearable grief.

Three Fates by Nora Roberts
A family's quest to reunite "The Three Fates" or three valuable statues introduces them to
numerous unique characters.

Snowfall by Sharon Sala
Bestselling mystery author Caitlin Bennett shivers in fear, holding the latest in a string of
notes from a deranged "fan." No longer able to endure the growing terror alone, Caitlin
agrees to hire ex-cop Conner "Mac" McKee as a bodyguard.

Closer Than She Thinks by Meryl Sawyer
Amid the chaos of Mardi Gras, Alyssa and Jakes attempt to uncover the truth about a
crime bring them closer together.




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