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Most people have normal, boring jobs. Not me. I kill for a living. I'm a hitman for the Queensboro Mob, and I'm on a path of vengeance, vowing to destroy my rival, the leader of the Empire mafia and the most powerful man in New York City. But I find myself distracted by my beautiful neighbor. I hate her. I want her. I've become obsessed with her. I want to know everything about her. Then I want to make her mine.

Independent and tenacious journalist Vivian DeMarco is back in Walton, Georgia, for one reason - to do her job and get out. When her boss suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, Vivian's only hope for finding the truth - and the next big story - is small-town law enforcement's lanky poster boy, Deputy Ryan Frost. Vivian finds herself fighting for not only answers but also her life. False leads, incriminating emails, and someone called The Watcher force Vivian to confront the secret of her past and decide: How much is she willing to risk for the sake of a headline?

A veteran of two and a half decades with the Central Intelligence Agency unmasks the culture of lethal lies at its foundation in this devastating exposé. Startling, eye opening, and infuriating, Deadly Deceits is an honest and unflinching insider's look at a toxic government agency that the author cogently argues has no useful purpose and no moral right to exist.

Abby's fairy-tale marriage quickly turns into a nightmare of abuse and betrayal. Married to a powerful and wealthy man, she grapples with the dark reality of her lavish existence. When tragedy strikes and her husband is found murdered, Abby becomes the prime suspect in a twisted game of deceit and manipulation. As she fights to prove her innocence in a world where appearances can be deceiving, she discovers her true strength. Delve into a gripping tale of, survival, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice in this riveting story of one woman's battle for truth and redemption. In ...

I wasn’t sure what to expect when arriving in Salem. Forced to marry a man I’ve never met, attend a private university I’d never heard of, and the whispers of a rumored secret society filling the halls. This life would be near unbearable with my insufferable fiancé if it wasn’t for his uncle, his best friend, and his enemy. When none of them are willing to let me go, it sends us down a path I’m not sure any of us will survive. The life I was promised is distorted behind smoke and mirrors. The truth cloaked by Deceit.

When Penelope, the wife of a bestselling thriller author, walks into the Bookworm Bookshop and Café, she makes Gemma an offer she can’t refuse: to work for her as a private investigator. Penelope suspects that her husband is cheating on her and wants physical evidence before she files for divorce. Gemma agrees to help, but her investigation quickly leads her and her sidekick, the ever-curious Mavis into a web of literary egos and secrets that should have stayed between the pages of a bestseller, and not real life.

Four a.m. on a wet stretch of the A1 and a driver skids out of control. Quick on the scene, senior investigating officer Kate Daniels and partner DS Hank Gormley are presented with a horrifying image of carnage and mayhem that quickly becomes one of the worst road traffic accidents in Northumberland’s history. But as the casualties mount up, they soon realise that not all deaths were as a result of the accident....

Two dangerous choices: deceit and revenge can destroy lives. Five gripping crime stories reveal how lies unravel and vengeance consumes, leaving devastation in their wake. Fate always has the final word. 📖 Inside Deadly Choices: The Bully: A desperate mother takes matters into her own hands when her son comes home bloodied yet again. The Perfect Plan: A man with everything hatches a flawless escape from his miserable life… or so he thinks. Friday Night Lights: Texas football, tempers, and one fatal confrontation. One Stupid Mistake: A faithful husband’s single lapse ignites a chain ...

Sister Fidelma returns in the twenty-seventh 7th-century Irish mystery by Peter Tremayne, acclaimed author of THE DEVIL'S SEAL and THE SECOND DEATH. If you love Ellis Peters you will be gripped by this novel. Ireland, AD 671. King Colgú of Cashel is shocked to learn that his loyal Chief Bishop...

Deadly Deceit 2: Buried Truths Some secrets refuse to stay buried… In the wake of betrayal, bloodshed, and broken trust, Abby thought she knew the worst of it. She was wrong. As she struggles to rebuild her life and heal from the wreckage Jack and his network of corruption left behind, a new threat surfaces—one tied to the lies she was never meant to uncover. Hidden journals, encrypted files, and long-forgotten tunnels beneath the Morrison estate hold answers she desperately needs—but every step closer to the truth puts her life at risk again. Jasper isn’t done. And now, neither are...

Lenny has always known that his wife, Claire, is the love of his life. But somehow his marriage is in shambles, he’s struggling with the kids, and a string of anonymous text messages are tormenting him, insisting that Claire is a liar. Claire knows Lenny is a good man, but there’s a lot she hasn’t told him about her past. Now she’s terrified that the horrors that haunt her are about to put her entire family in danger. Strange new neighbours, insidious clients and schoolyard scandal begin to fracture Claire and Lenny’s happy families façade.

In the quiet town of Cloverford, bread is more than food—it’s tradition, pride, and the heart of the community. But when a celebrated bakery’s prized loaves are tied to sabotage and scandal, the town’s golden crust of trust begins to crumble. Em Cartwright, a fiery redhead with a knack for uncovering secrets, arrives at the annual Bread Festival expecting friendly rivalries and buttery bragging rights. Instead, she finds whispers of betrayal, a handprint scrawled in flour like a ghostly warning, and a basket hiding more than sourdough. When the bread ovens cool and a body turns up, ...

Mojo is trying to enjoy her lovely new home, courtesy of her wealthy sister, Greer, but she'd rather be back in her apartment over Bad-Ass Bert's Biker Saloon in Cave Creek, Arizona. Life was a lot simpler then. Now her sexy cop boyfriend can't seem to let go of his past, while her sister's being blackmailed for secrets in hers. And Mojo's stuck in the middle again. Then there's the ghost who comes to her for help...and the threats being made against the still-living.

Safely hidden within the estate's enchanted walls, Benella no longer has time to fear her tormentors. She's too preoccupied attempting to determine what makes the beast so beastly. It might be the taxing visits from the aged enchantress who cursed him or his growing vexation at not being allowed to touch Benella.

When innocent blood is spilled, forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan deciphers the shattering truth it holds in this exciting thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs. Nine-year-old Emily Anne Toussaint is fatally shot on a Montreal street. A North Carolina teenager...

Welcome to Christmas Village, where holiday cheer meets unexpected danger... After her divorce, Charlotte Crandall seeks solace in the one place that always brought her joy as a child—Christmas Village. With its twinkling lights, festive atmosphere, and a new temp job at a charming Christmas shop, Charlotte hopes to rediscover the magic of the season. But on her very first day, her boss turns up dead, and suddenly, Charlotte finds herself at the center of a holiday murder mystery. Now, with suspicion snowballing and everyone in town whispering about her, Charlotte enlists the help of her ...

Death has been chasing Caldrix McDermott for years. Until now, the salvage spaceship captain has found ways to avert complete disaster. When his latest mission goes horribly wrong, the fate of everyone on his crew is put in the balance. Between fighting off a renegade robot, blood-thirsty alien creatures, and vengeful rival salvagers, the fringes of the universe have never been more perilous. Can Caldrix find a way to escape with his life? Find out by buying a copy of now! Also available for purchase: Renegade Space Salvagers 4-Book Set McGrffith 12-Book Mega Set

Soft candlelight. Crystal glasses. And murder on the menu. Behind Simon Locke’s immaculate appearance lies something much colder than the ice in his freezer. And as the night unfolds, the guests realise that nothing about the evening is quite as it seems. When one guest fails to appear, tension settles over the table. As the party become increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of the missing guest, secrets rise to the surface. Soon the night spirals out of control and it becomes clear that there is nothing more delicious than getting away with murder… A sophisticated, unsettling ...

A true story of a loving father facing formidable legal odds to secure custody of his two small children. Using wiretap technology in ways never seen before or since, he turns the tide in his favor in the case of a cheating wife and a predatory gynecologist. It’s a story of humility and perseverance triumphing over arrogance, status, and the powerful influence of sex addiction while delivering lessons in conscience and consequences. With recorded intimate details, this riveting account gained national acclaim for the legal precedent of the case.

From USA Today bestseller Ava Harrison comes a sexy new standalone romance novel. I needed to get away. My ex was getting married. So, I left. The English countryside was a picture-perfect escape. The dashing stranger an even better one. And what started as a chance encounter quickly became more. He promised to show me how to live, how to feel alive and forget a past best forgotten. He made me believe things could be different. That was until I found out who he was...he was Oliver Blackthorn. The 16th Earl of Lockhart. Thirty-third in line to the throne. And a liar.