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From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers When a murderous plan is put in motion, one woman will do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. Award-winning photographer Carine Winter accepts the job of photographing a historic Boston home knowing she's taking a risk—she could run...

Perfect for fans of CJ Box, Brad Thor, and Kyle Mills After a case goes catastrophically wrong, FBI profiler Alex Harlan returns to his Appalachian hometown to care for his ailing father—and escape the guilt of three deaths he couldn't prevent. But when a mutilated body turns up in the mountains bearing the signature of a cartel execution, Sheriff Maggie Blackburn needs his expertise. The murder method is identical to one from twenty-five years ago: the death officially ruled an accident that killed Alex's mother. Digging into the case reveals a ruthless trafficking network called the ...

In his powerful fourth novel, Charles Frazier returns to the time and place of Cold Mountain, vividly bringing to life the chaos and devastation of the Civil War. With her marriage prospects limited, teenage Varina Howell agrees to wed the much-older widower Jefferson Davis, with whom she...

Quinn Harlowe leaves the Justice Department to enjoy greater freedom as an independent contractor. But when her friend turns up dead outside her bayside cottage, Quinn finds herself in the midst of a deadly conspiracy.

A child vanishes, and the silence that follows feels deliberate. In Red Willow County, former lawman and private investigator Cole Maddox knows the land the way some men know scripture. He knows its back roads, its forgotten places, and the way winter can erase more than tracks. He also knows what it is to live with a question that never loosens its grip. When a new case pulls him toward a burned-out site called Juniper Ridge, the answers come slowly, and not without cost. People hesitate. Records resist. The past begins to surface in ways that feel uncomfortably personal, as if the land ...

From New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers Returning home means returning to danger in this immersive tale of action, intrigue, and romance. Sarah Dunnemore has just returned to her family home in Tennessee when she gets news that her twin brother, Rob, has been seriously wounded in a...

New York Times best-selling author Carla Neggers dishes out heart-pounding romantic thrillers. As a Deputy U.S.Marshal, Juliet Longstreet has locked up quite a few violent ciminals. When one of Juliet’s enemies is released, he’s on a mission to kill—and she’s first on his list. She must team up with hunky Special Forces agent Ethan Brooker to find the criminal. That is, if she can trust Ethan.

Diplomatic security agent Maggie Spencer gets a tip that allows her to arrest the FBI’s most wanted man, Nicholas Janssen. Following the high-profile arrest, Maggie receives lots of attention—especially from U.S. Marshal Rob Dunnemore. Rob, who was almost killed by Janssen years before, is suspicious about Maggie’s anonymous tip. But whenone of Janssen’s associates turns up murdered, Rob and Maggie realize that the real fugitive is still on the run.

New York Times best-selling author Carla Neggers crafts compelling romantic suspense tales that consistently earn her critical and popular acclaim. In Abandon, rookie Deputy U.S. Marshal Mackenzie Stewart teams up with ex-flame FBI Agent Andrew Rook to bring down a charming killer who has a penchant for knife play.

What better place to hide from a deranged stalker than a ramshackle cottage on a desolate coastal island? But two men have followed Dr. Antonia Winters to her refuge. One simply wants her. The other wants her dead.

You wonder how many things could go wrong in a single day? You embark on a weekend outing to unwind with friends. Float trip during the day, winery celebration at night. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Well, just wait. You just wait. As the lazy summer day drifts by, who is telling you the truth? What devious plan is in play? And whose blood will spill? Another entertaining thriller by C.Y. Stewart, adding to the well-acclaimed Carrie and Steve Series. This time, the emotions are real, the experience so close to home. Caution: To remain true to the reality-based characters and to stay authentic, ...

Sometimes, the ghosts of your past wear snow boots and carry a terrible secret. Unsolved mystery podcasters, Patsy Steffanelli and her ex-CIA mama, Mattie McDonald, trade their podcast mics for skis. They head to Maple Ridge, Vermont, to investigate the New Year's Eve death of a maple syrup heir, found dead in a gondola almost a year ago. The official ruling was a tragic heart attack, but when Patsy receives a frantic phone call from paramedic Dean “He-Who-Was-Dumped” Bradley, her detective’s gut lurches. And not just because she hasn’t spoken to her college ex-boyfriend in thirt…...

Some dreams last a moment and others an entire life time...Matthew Smith was determined his would last long into the future. “He’d looked eastward and seen nothing but the staggering beauty of unspoiled mountains. In contrast, when his gaze shifted to the west the view was filled with buildings that jetted skywards and a maze of roads that could take a person wherever they wanted to go...or no where at all.” From the moment she knew that the so-called family vacation to the mountains was being planned, Jenna was determined to be part of it. They might not know exactly what they were ...

The last thing Buck Thompson expects a few days after retiring from the military is to inherit a share of a ski resort. That solves his problem of trying to decide what to do now that he’s a civilian again. But he’s not the only one to return to Largo Ridge after a long absence. When Regina Vaughn calls off her wedding at the last minute, her brother brings her back to their childhood home. She couldn’t marry a man she loved but wasn’t in love with. Only one man fell into that category - Buck.

Four carefully selected short stories from C. Y. Stewart with the author's first-hand recount of how each of the stories were developed, providing you with a behind-the-scenes peek into the author's creative process as well as her personal life. Have You Seen Jeffrey? It has been a month since it happened. At first, Steve and I talked about it every day. In the mornings, while sitting on our balcony, drinking coffee and looking down at the lush green valley below, our thoughts and discussion would manage to drift back to the mystery of what happened to Jeffrey. I checked the news every day....

Lauren steps into the warmly lit bistro. For the first time since they began to actively text, she meets Daniel, a spontaneous young man on a mission. Their date night seems to be going well—except for Daniel’s one unconventional ask, which Lauren chooses to overlook. While this seems to be a promising, budding romance, a crack appears the following day. Soon, Lauren finds herself in a dangerous situation, on a rushed drive across the country. Who is Daniel? What does he want? And why? Another page-turning thriller by C.Y. Stewart, a stirring narrative told in an emotionally rich way. ...

You've made a new friend. Ana is a genuine and vulnerable woman going through a difficult time. Her world is falling apart. You invite her into your home and into your life. You go out of your way to help. However, as the events unfold, you wonder if you made a mistake. No good deed goes unpunished. Another atypical drama in the well-acclaimed Carrie & Steve Series. An easy, entertaining read set in St. Louis and Sedona. Caution: To stay true to the reality-based characters, this book contains some strong language.

For all these years as I worked tirelessly in Corporate America, I often fantasized about being freed from the eight-to-five treadmill. A year ago, my fantasy unexpectedly came true. What began as a normal day, a simple interview for a better opportunity, transformed into a horrifying chain of events, which I’m still struggling to understand. Nevertheless, that fateful night of horror has set my life on a totally different trajectory. What happened a year ago, you ask? Let me go back to where it all started. 236 Leland: a sleek building in downtown St. Louis, with a troubled past…