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In a new legal thriller by the former director of the FBI, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton and legendary investigator Benny Dugan confront a deadly sect of political extremists. After a stint in the private sector, working at the largest hedge fund in the world, Nora Carleton has returned to her former role as a New York City federal prosecutor. And she’s arrived just in time to face one of the most dangerous domestic terror attacks in the history of the city. A threat is building in the city, with far right extremism powered by internet demagogues and funded by shadowy organizations. Together with legendary investigator Benny Dugan and aided by colleagues at the FBI, Nora builds a case against one of the key players in this burgeoning movement, arguing before a jury that some speech is actually a deadly crime. But the menace taking root is far bigger than any courtroom, and as the militants target an upcoming United Nations rally, Nora and her team must race to disrupt the plans and minimize casualties. At once a fast-paced legal thriller and a close look at the very real perils of political extremism, FDR Drive harnesses former FBI director James Comey’s life experience to tell an authentic and compelling narrative that readers won’t soon forget.
There are two things that Ruby Dhanji loves with her whole entire
heart: Christmas and anything to do with the UK. For Ruby the holiday
season means joy, generosity, and warm memories with her late mother.
And now she’s on the verge of realizing the dream she and her mom
always had: moving to England and opening a cozy inn. The only problem,
Ruby needs some hotel experience first.
DELUXE EDITION--featuring beautiful garnet sprayed edges and a bonus chapter! The third book in the scorchingly hot mafia romance Queens and Monsters series by USA Today bestselling author J.T. Geissinger, where John Wick meets Romeo and Juliet.
Savage (adjective): He’s a myth. A ghost. A legend. A Bratva assassin so feared, some won’t even dare to speak his name. He comes in search of vengeance for the death of his brother, but what he finds instead is me. A girl he thinks is someone else. Someone unrelated to the man who killed his brother. Except I am. And when he finds out my true identity, he decides to take me as repayment for what he lost. Now, I’m a little bird trapped in a cage, and the only way to survive is to make friends with the monster who captured me. But friendship isn’t what the monster has in mind.
A fearsomely dark, incantatory new dystopia set in a post-apocalyptic
convent from the author of viral sensation Tender is the Flesh
In this sizzling dystopian romance, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games, your secrets can be a death sentence, and there are rules to survival: TRUST NO ONE. LIE TO EVERYONE. AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T FALL FOR YOUR GREATEST ENEMY. Twenty-year-old Wren Darlington is not your ordinary Mod. She’s one of the most powerful in existence. But her world is divided. On the Continent, being a known Modified means certain death, as the Primes - those immune to the biotoxin that nearly wiped out the population 150 years ago - want nothing more than to eliminate those who were enhanced by the toxin and developed psychic powers. Wren has survived all these years by concealing her abilities and keeping a low profile while doing what she can to aid the rebel Uprising in fighting against the Primes’ oppressive rule. But one careless mistake places her in the crosshairs of the Continent’s military, and she is forced to join their most elite program: Silver Block. Unwittingly, her enemy has given her - and the Uprising - the perfect opportunity to strike a devastating blow from inside their ranks. That is, if she can keep her powers hidden, survive training, and prove herself to Cross Redden, her cocky, maddeningly attractive commanding officer. Despite the explosive chemistry between them, Wren cannot let Cross get in the way of her mission. But as war rages between Mods like her and those who aim to destroy them, emotions run high and secrets are revealed, forcing Wren to decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself . . . and how much of the Continent is worth saving.
Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter, Elle, has the chance of a lifetime
to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem?
She's had writer's block for months, and her screenplay is due by the
end of the summer.
Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the third book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. When Cole Ashby is appointed Laurel Creek’s interim sheriff, he is determined to prove himself as the best man for the job. A devoted single dad, his goal is to lay steady roots for his young daughter. The daughter of a Kentucky congressman, Ginger Danforth's life has always been about neat appearances. But inside she’s dying to break free and embrace the sense of adventure that runs through her veins. During a wild weekend in Vegas, Ginger and Cole play a game of truth or dare and, after a few too many drinks, find themselves hitched in a neon-lit chapel. With no quick way out, they strike a deal: stay secretly married until Ginger’s father is re-elected and Cole lands the sheriff job permanently. But as the pair are forced to spend an increasing amount of time in each other’s company, sparks fly and their accidental marriage starts to feel dangerously real. Until they forget they were ever pretending at all. . .
A scholarship kid with straight As and massive potential, Evie Gordon
always thought she was special, that she'd be someone.
The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it... Bonded by a common enemy, then divided by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit or risk his legendary wrath. A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan. Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord. But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it. They can all agree on one thing: the king can’t win. But can they beat him at his own game? Because for the blades, this time it’s not just personal, it’s revenge. Lies may have torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together.
Six thriller authors. One writing retreat. You’d die to be on the guest list . . . Legendary mystery author J. R. Alastor’s books are sold all over the world, but no one knows his real name. After years hiding in the shadows, he has sent out six invitations to an exclusive murder mystery retreat on his private island. Mila del Angél has been hired to ensure the week runs smoothly. She has yearned for revenge on a ghost from her past for years – and this could be her chance to get it. The six bestselling thriller writers accept their invitations without question – it’s an opportunity any author would kill for. What should have been a week of trope-filled games takes a sinister turn when one guest is found dead, and the others find themselves in the midst of a nightmare drawn from Alastor’s dark imagination. They may have written thrillers – but now they and Mila must survive one...
Grace Hastings's dream job at the popular 'true love' dating app, Fate, has turned into a nightmare. Her boss is a leech, her career is stagnating, and her fiancé has just brutally dumped her. Her hope for finding her own love story is waning, and she feels like a fraud for promoting a concept she no longer believes in. When the company's CEO offers her an opportunity to earn a big promotion, she resolves to fight her imposter syndrome to show she deserves a seat at the table. The opportunity? To launch a brand-new app focusing on IRL dating and genuine connection. The problem? She must develop and test drive a series of 'first dates' with the other person gunning for the job: notorious socialite playboy and Grace's biggest work rival, Eric Bancroft. During their disastrous hikes, dangerous cooking classes and steamy yoga sessions, they begin to realise their stark differences may just be surface level and Eric might just be the perfect person to challenge Grace's perceptions of love, dating culture and self-worth.
The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's
headed.
The first in a sparkling new 1950s seaside mystery series, featuring sharp-eyed former nun Nora Breen. After thirty years in a convent, Nora Breen has thrown off her habit and set her sights on the seaside town of Gore-on-Sea. Her fellow sister Frieda has gone missing and it's up to Nora to find her. Nora's only clue is that Frieda was last seen at Gulls Nest boarding House. So she travels down, takes a room and settles in to watch and listen. Over dubious - and sometimes downright inedible - dinners, Nora gathers evidence about the other lodgers and what they knew about Frieda. At long last, Nora has found the perfect outlet for her powers of observation and, well, nosiness. When one of the lodgers is found dead, Nora decides she must find the murderer. Not least because she suspects the victim knew Frieda. Could solving this mystery help her to understand what has happened to her friend?
A pulse-pounding novel of class, privilege, sex, and murder, from the New York Times bestselling author of Two Nights in Lisbon and The Expats. Chicky Diaz is everyone’s favorite doorman at the Bohemia, the most famous apartment house in the world, home of celebrities, financiers, and New York’s cultural elite. Up in the penthouse, Emily Longworth has the perfect-looking everything, all except her husband, whom she’d quietly loathed even before the recent revelations about where all the money comes from. But his wealth is immense, their prenup is iron-clad, and Emily can’t bring herself to leave him. Yet. And downstairs in 2a, Julian Sonnenberg―who has carved himself a successful niche in the art world, and led a good half-century of a full and satisfying, cosmopolitan life―has just received a devastating phone call that does nothing at all to alleviate his sense that, probably for better and worse, he has aged out and he’s just not that useful to anyone any more. Meanwhile, gathered in the Bohemia’s bowels, the building’s almost entirely Black and Hispanic, working-class staff is taking in the news that that just a few miles uptown, a Black man has been killed by the police, leading to a demonstration, a counterdemonstration, and a long night of violence across the tinderbox city. As Chicky changes into his uniform for tonight’s shift, he finds himself breaking a cardinal rule of the job: tonight, he’ll be carrying a gun, bought only hours earlier, but before he knew of the pandemonium taking over the city. Chicky knows that there’s more going on in his patch of sidewalk in front of the Bohemia than anyone’s aware of. Tonight in the city, enemies will clash, loyalties will be tested, secrets will be revealed―and lives will be lost.
A haunting exploration of the human psyche, where despair and hope collide in a series of gripping narratives. Sheldon de Klerk masterfully delves into the lives of individuals teetering on the edge, revealing their deepest fears, darkest secrets and the lengths they will go to find peace. From the chilling tale of a fireman haunted by his deeds to the poignant struggles of a mother facing unimaginable loss, each life story is a testament to the resilience and fragility of the human spirit. This compelling novel invites readers to confront the complexities of life, death and the choices that define us. A must-read for those seeking a profound and thought-provoking journey into the heart of human emotion.
Deep in the forest, a group of restless lumberjacks working an
illegal logging outfit plan a winter dance that some will volunteer to
attend as women; the broadest, strongest axeman finds himself caught in
a rivalry with a pretty, young jack that culminates in jealousy,
betrayal and an astonishing spectacle of transition. Meanwhile, in
other times and places, the gender apocalypse is brought about by an
unstable ex-girlfriend; an illicit boarding-school romance surfaces
intrigue and cruelty; and a Las Vegas party weekend turns dark when a
young crossdresser must choose between a thrilling mystery man or a
veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood.
The stories in The Vanishing Point are both exotic and domestic, their
settings ranging from Hawaii to Africa and New England. Each focuses on
life’s vanishing points—a moment when seemingly all lines running
through one’s life converge, and one can see no farther, yet must deal
with the implications. With the insight, subtlety, and empathy that has
long characterized his work, Theroux has written deeply moving stories
about memory, longing, and the passing of time, reclaiming his status,
once again, as a master of the form.
The Granite City is ready to burn, and all it takes is a single spark . . . In the heat of a blistering summer, Aberdeen’s police are struggling: half the force is off sick, leave has been cancelled, someone’s firebombed a hotel full of migrants, and there’s a massive protest march happening this Saturday. With officers dropping like flies, Detective Inspector Logan McRae is forced to juggle cases and run a major murder investigation with a skeleton staff of misfits, idiots and malingerers until the top brass can arrange back-up from other divisions. It doesn’t help that the Aberdeen Examiner has just been bought by Natasha Agapova, a tabloid media tycoon hell-bent on blaming local police for everything. And she’s more than happy to fan the flames. But, as bad as everything seems, it’s all about to get much, much worse . . .
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer comes a playful yet deeply emotional romance where one date is all it takes for two people to know they're perfect for each other . . . until one of them moves 2,000 miles away the next day. There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes—all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is enough to forget what's between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life—and even a love—worth remembering.
From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes the final book in a dark and steamy college romance series featuring elite criminal families and morally gray heroes. Ava Nash despises Eli King. He broke her heart when she gave it to him as a teenager. He hates her and she hates him. That is, until she wakes up in the hospital and Eli King is holding her hand and telling her they've been married for two years. Eli is obsessed with Ava. She gets on his nerves, but it only serves to make him want her more. Ava doesn't remember the past two years. He wants to keep it that way. To protect her. Ava knows she has to investigate her marriage to try to piece together how she could have ended up with her mortal enemy. She thinks she can handle Eli's soulless eyes and cold shoulder. But she's always loved him. And that makes for a dangerous game because nothing can stop Eli. Not secrets, hatred, or even Ava herself.
On a private island off the west coast of Scotland, the Agarwals gather
for a much-awaited family reunion.
Their marriage is one of convenience. Inconveniently, they’ve fallen in love... Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magical disasters. Nothing fazes her—except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves. Gabriel is also an expert in magical disasters. And nothing fazes him either—except the walking, talking tornado that is his wife. They’ve been estranged since shortly after their wedding day, but that hasn’t stopped him from stoically pining for her. When magic erupts in a small Welsh village, Elodie and Gabriel are accidentally both assigned to the case. With the fate of the country in their hands, they face perilous conditions like explosions, domesticated goats, and only one bed. These geography professors are lost. But can they find their way into each other’s hearts – and save the day?
Lena Brown, a geneticist who spends her days in Cape Town comfortably engrossed in laboratory work, receives a call to investigate an outbreak of madness amongst a group of men in a small town in rural Swaziland. She is excited to revisit the place of her childhood holidays. However, she does not realise how this journey will change her, challenging her beliefs and her perceptions of the world. The novel is both a medical mystery and love story. Just before leaving Cape Town, Lena meets the charismatic astronomer Gabriel Powell, and finds herself attracted to the mystery which she senses within him. Circumstances intervene which force her to confront issues of trust and deception, secrets and loss. The Veil of Maya slips between the worlds of Cape Town, Sutherland, Swaziland and England. At its core is a powerful story of love and life. First edition published by Minimal Press in 2022.
This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run. The four princes of Lumathyst need a mate, and everyone wants a chance...except for her. Threatened by invaders, the kingdom of Lumathyst is on the verge of chaos, and no one can stop it. Unless the four immortal god-princes find their fated mate―and safeguard the throne―Lumathyst will fall. Five women have tried. Five have failed. And tonight in the royal city, the princes need to find their Chosen and hope she can survive the transformation that will make her immortal. Only Rylee Gray wasn’t supposed to be here. She snuck in for her own dark reasons―and now they claim they've found their perfect match. Her. Of course, they have no idea she’s concealing a secret big enough to damn them all. The four princes have no choice. They’ll use every delectably wicked skill they have to make Rylee fall for all of them…or watch their kingdom collapse.
An incisive workplace satire and twisty murder mystery featuring a
young executive assistant who realizes the peril in being diligently
attentive to her boss's whims. |
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