She needed an escape. What she found was a cage. Sara Evans is desperate. Failing London life, crashing on her friend’s sofa, and haunted by rejections, she takes a radical chance: inventing Sarah Smith, a flawless nanny persona, to answer a cryptic job ad. The position is live-in, miles away in affluent St Albans, at the beautiful home of the enigmatic and stunning Theodora Bedford. It seems like the perfect refuge, a lifeline. But Avenue Road is not the sanctuary Sara imagined. Behind the elegant facade, the house suffocates with unspoken tensions. Theodora is magnetic, intelligent, and...

Murder in the Palace of Kings. A trail of secrets. A hunt for lost masterpieces.True facts. When an art dealer is found murdered inside the legendary Château de Fontainebleau—the once-grand palace of France’s kings near Paris—whispers begin to circulate. Was he close to uncovering two missing masterpieces, one by Leonardo da Vinci, the other by Michelangelo? As powerful forces awaken and more bodies fall, it becomes clear: someone will stop at nothing to claim the priceless paintings. But who will unlock the truth first? Join Professor Cariello in a gripping chase through the dark ...

Dance of Death in the Crescent City* The sultry nights of New Orleans are darker than ever at The Big Easy Gentleman's Club. Several of its captivating dancers have met a chilling end, their lifeblood eerily drained. While legends of nocturnal predators haunt the city's alleys, Helga, with her witching prowess, can't dismiss the tales outright. But is this the work of age-old vampires, or is there a more modern ritual afoot—one that uses the blood of the young and radiant to preserve agelessness? Helga's past resurfaces in the form of an old schoolmate, who once was dismissed as a mere ...

For over 300 years the conquistadors used El Camino Real, (The Royal Road). Bringing their plundered Inca gold across the Isthmus of Panama, from the Pacific to the Caribbean. October 1641, seven hundred kilograms of gold vanished from the trail without trace. In a captivating blend of history and suspense, a widower's discovery sparks a modern-day treasure hunt. The lure of stolen Inca gold, and the challenge to find it, soon became so much more than they had bargained for. After almost 400 years, former history professor Alex Poynter stumbles across a small clue, soon he is joined by four...

Review of Book One, Dead End: "A Page Turner! A perfect curl-up-with-a-cuppa-something hot-and-read-until-you-get-to-the-last-page mystery. Real, honest and believable characters, good dialogue, with detail enough for great settings. And every good murder mystery needs a Wally!" Dead End: A Kaitlyn Willis Mystery by Leslie J. Hall What if Stephanie Plum worked with the cast of “Parks and Recreation”? Kaitlyn Willis’s job as a Code Enforcement Officer usually involves writing tickets for untrimmed trees and cars parked on the suburban lawns of Cedar Grove, Washington. But when she ...

Coral is on the run, again. But who can catch a changer—a girl who can be anything? Home at last and loaded with contraband, Coral reunites with Elias, an old flame, now the Academy’s youngest surgeon. But Coral’s perfect night is ruined when Rahu, a fanatical killer, tracks her down and tricks her into unleashing a vindictive goddess. With her world threatened, Coral turns to Cyrus, a battle poet sworn to protect the multiverse. But learning dangerous magic takes time, and Rahu is out for blood.

In Bangkok, everyone gets the chance to start over. Few questions are asked. When American criminal defense lawyer Glenn Murray Cohen took a bundle of cash from a murdered client and moved to Thailand and a new life, he thought his troubles were over. For seven years, Glenn enjoys the life of a wealthy expat, forms friendships and seeks love, spending much of his time at the mysterious NJA Club where he pursues the beautiful Noi. This pleasant life is turned upside down when American agents come calling, pressuring him to kidnap a Russian gangster, a dangerous task for which he is woefully ...

Discreet Cover Edition - Same Delicious Story inside! (Scroll down for the covers/links to Books 1-6) Don't miss Book One - Cocky Roomie's - $0.99 Sale! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "...funny, sweet, SO sexy, heartbreaking and just perfect. I can’t even talk about the best part without spoiling it, so you just have to read it! And if you haven’t read the first few books in the series, I highly recommend those too! You can’t go wrong with a Cocker brother." - Violin Vixen Book Blog Justin Cocker slides onto the barstool next to mine. Gorgeous green eyes as wicked as I remember. Does ...

Annapolis Royal, 1755. When frontier tensions boil over, the people of Acadie find themselves caught between two warring empires. Hoping to remain neutral, the Acadians are shocked when the English government instead orders them rounded up and exiled, their lands forfeited and their homes burned. Torn from his family, his home destroyed, blacksmith Isaac Doiron is trapped in the infernal hold of a transport ship heading out to sea. Determined to reunite with his wife and son, he hungers for escape. When all hope seems lost, he meets a prisoner on board who will change the course of his life...

John Bennett's DEBUT NOVEL, The Path of a Titan is a suspenseful roller coaster ride that channels the excitement of Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsBook 1 in The Path of a Titan series "Bennett creates a believable futuristic world with characters you can actually relate to." - You Should Try Reading In this fast-paced science fiction adventure based in a new world, deception, betrayal, and chaos hide in the shadows lurking on those who dare to be weak. Carson Paul will be challenged, and throughout his trial, he needs to prove that he can beat the odds, ...

Bestseller in Hard Sci Fi! Bestseller in Genetic Engineering Sci Fi! A mysterious inheritance. A life-altering discovery. One mother’s impossible choice. When eccentric scientist Dr. Elliot Rayburn dies unexpectedly, he leaves philosophy professor Nora Binford an unusual bequest: eight cages of lab rats and a flash drive containing secret research into radically extending human life. The data could be a miracle—offering hope for her teenage son’s rare genetic illness and revolutionizing medicine for millions. Or it could unleash dangerous, irreversible changes to the human genome. ...

An elite new hotel has popped up in Buttermilk Falls and this quaint small-town will never be quite the same! Follow the love stories of Lily, Delaney, and Christy as they each discover true love in this clean and wholesome romance trilogy. A Suite Deal Marine biologist, Lily, treasures her family’s pristine lakeside property but ambitious hotelier, Ethan, has landed in town with his own plans for Osprey Island! Will their fledgling romance survive the art-of-the-deal? A Suite Life Aspiring landscape artist, Delaney, and adventure-loving hotel manager, Trey, agree their summer romance ...

Unlock the secrets of human behavior with Mastering the Art of Reading People: Harness the Power of Body Language to Decode Emotions, Thoughts, and Intentions for Enhanced Social Skills. This comprehensive guide empowers you to interpret nonverbal cues, enabling a deeper understanding of those around you. By mastering body language, you'll enhance your communication skills, build stronger relationships, and navigate social interactions with confidence. Whether you're aiming to improve personal connections, advance in your career, or simply become more attuned to the unspoken messages in ...

Ever since she fell from the sky, Ava has been in hiding. Her ancestors once lived among the stars, but now they’re all gone—and the Astronomer King, craving the power in her bloodline, is looking for her. She’s lost her friends, her home, even her adoptive father, Lux, with no real hope of getting them back. But everything changes when she meets Oberon, a tattooed desert boy with magical gifts. The closer she gets to this shy, doomed guardian, the more she remembers—and the clearer it becomes that her best hope lies inside the cocoon that carried her through the atmosphere. Too bad...

In the ancient alleys of Damascus, where tradition and secrecy reign, the sudden death of a woman sets the stage for a gripping mystery. When Haj Adel's daughter-in-law dies under suspicious circumstances, the call goes out to Mullah Abdullah Al-Allab, a devout imam with a hidden talent for detective work. As a revered figure in the community, Mullah Abdullah uses his position and keen insight to navigate the intricate web of lies, family honor, and societal expectations. Amidst the echoes of prayers and the whispers of scandal, Mullah Abdullah must uncover the truth in a city where ...