Mae West is getting settled into the RV lifestyle as the owner of a campground in Normal, Kentucky.

Betts Hager, owner of several small businesses, is swamped Mae offers her services.

When a dead body is found in the client's house, the client begs Mae to help her prove she didn't kill the victim.

Once again Mae puts on her sleuthing cap because another dead body isn't going to help revive the economy.

Mae has grown to love her RV community and now that she's found a place to call him, she's not going to let anybody ruin it. Mae throws all of her heart and amateur sleuthing skills into bringing the real killer to justice.

DESPERATE PLAY brings you the third book in #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy's new romantic suspense series: Off The Grid: FBI Series.

Special Agent Wyatt Tanner has always worked undercover. He thrives in the dark of the night. He survives by turning himself into someone else. But living so long in the shadows can make a man forget who he really is. When people start dying, when he finds blood on his own hands, he questions the choices he has made, the people he is with.

Can he find his way back to the light? Can he trust the beautiful woman who needs his help? Or does she also have a secret life?

He'll have to make one desperate play to find out...

Don't miss this page-turning, heart-stopping romantic suspense novel...coming soon

Check out more books in the series
Perilous Trust #1
Reckless Whisper #2
Desperate Play #3
Elusive Promise #4
Dangerous Choice #5

PRAISE FOR THE FBI SERIES

"Perilous Trust is a non-stop thriller that seamlessly melds jaw-dropping suspense with sizzling romance, and I was riveted from the first page to the last...Readers will be breathless in anticipation as this fast-paced and enthralling love story evolves and goes in unforeseeable directions." USA Today HEA Blog

"Barbara Freethy's first book in her OFF THE GRID series is an emotional, action packed, crime drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat...I'm exhausted after reading this but in a good way. 5 Stars " Booklovers Anonymous

"It's been a while since I have had the fun of reading a brilliant romantic suspense book - Perilous Trust gets me back into this genre with a bang " For the Love of Fictional Worlds

"Getting tangled up with Perilous Trust is a rush. Barbara Freethy sets the adrenaline level so high that it takes a while to come back down to solid ground. The suspense is killer, the danger is intense and the electricity generated between Sophie and Damon is off the charts. A lethally seductive thriller." Isha Coleman - I Love Romance Blog

One favor deserves another, or does it?

Against their better judgment, Ann and Rhonda agree to help a young girl in distress at the request of the vice-president of the United States, Amelia Swanson. After almost losing their lives because of an earlier request of hers, they plan on being more careful.

Amanda Rogers was an intern for Senator Worthington's office when she was drugged at a staff party and got pregnant. Now, alone without parental support, she and her friend, Jax Thomas, arrive at the hotel to wait out the last weeks of pregnancy in privacy. Senator Worthington and his wife want to adopt Mandy's baby girl, but she's made no promises. Jax would like to marry Mandy and raise the baby with her, but Mandy's parents have made it clear that Jax deserves better than someone like her, and Mandy's torn.

After vowing not to interfere, Ann and Rhonda find it more and more difficult to stay neutral. But they have other things on their minds. Aubrey Lowell, who almost ruined The Beach House Hotel managing it, their old nemesis, Brock Goodwin, and a couple of others have opened a nearby hotel called The Sand Castle, a playground for the hip, and have every intention of destroying The Beach House Hotel, no matter what it takes.

There is much to celebrate as happy news from both families and the hotel is shared by all. As Ann and Rhonda agree, life can sometimes be as sweet as one of Jean-Luc's desserts at The Beach House Hotel.

A light beach read with humor sprinkled in for readers' enjoyment featuring two women, Ann and Rhonda, whom readers adore. Be sure to read all the books so far in the series - Breakfast at The Beach House Hotel, Lunch at The Beach House Hotel, Dinner at The Beach House Hotel, Christmas at The Beach House Hotel, Margaritas at The Beach House Hotel, Dessert at The Beach House Hotel. Coffee at The Beach House Hotel and Tea at The Beach House Hotel coming soon.

Another of Judith Keim's series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women's fiction with a touch of romance--beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore.

New from Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author L.T. Ryan, with Gregory Scott, Blake Brier returns in the sixth exciting installment in the acclaimed Blake Brier thriller series.

As the team settles into their new lives, a storm is brewing in Washington, DC.

An insidious plot, hatched at the highest levels of government, puts Blake and the team on a collision course with the most trying operation of their lives. Faced with insurmountable odds, will this be the mission that breaks them?

The sixth installment of the Blake Brier series, Detachment is a nail biting ride of action and intrigue. The stakes have never been higher. The toll has never been greater.

*** NAMED TO KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOKS OF 2018 ***

Fire, splitting the atom, synthetic biology. There's a dark side to every invention, one which we have been fortunate to contain for most of history. But are we hurtling into the future too fast?

Detonation is an epic dystopian tale that is a cautionary reflection on our own innovation-obsessed culture. It follows two societies that are connected, but centuries apart, and their struggle against a superintelligent machine. Amid ideological clashes and political plotting, a diverse cast discovers this insidious threat, one which few can fathom, and fewer can challenge, and they are forced into an escalating conflict against a tireless enemy.

About the Author
Otto, Erik A.: - Erik A. Otto is a former healthcare industry executive and technologist, now turned science fiction author. His works of fiction include A Toxic Ambition, Detonation, Transition, and the Tale of Infidels series. Detonation has been named to Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018, and is a finalist for the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award for 2018. In addition to writing, Erik is currently serving as the Managing Director of Ethagi Inc., an organization dedicated to promoting the safe and ethical use of artificial general intelligence technologies. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his wife and two children.

Best Indie Book Runner Up Award from ShelfUnbound

"Driven by an exceptionally strong female lead, the first entry in Katherine Smith Dedrick's V-files series is a winner." - BestThrillers Staff

"Deviant Agendas: A Victoria Rodessa Legal Thriller by Katherine Smith Dedrick is a complete stunner..." - Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

Smart, sexy, sassy and driven-Victoria Rodessa just graduated from one of the country's top law schools and joined the international firm Acker, Smith & McGowen, respected for its advancement of female lawyers. When Victoria lands a prized assignment vital to the ambitions of the firm's powerful partners, she sets out to become the first woman to join their ranks. But behind closed doors, deviant agendas dominate. With only her intellect and guts to guide her, Victoria confronts a perfect storm of misogyny, lies and criminal intent. If she follows her conscience, she could lose everything. But keeping silent could come at an even higher cost.

About the Author
Dedrick, Katherine Smith: - Katherine Smith Dedrick is author of The V-Files, a legal thriller series with strong female protagonists. An attorney for more than thirty years, Katherine has litigated in U.S. federal and state courts and served on the management team of a national law firm. Katherine holds a law degree from IIT Chicago Kent and MBA from The University of Chicago. In addition to writing novels and practicing law, she has received the Business Insurance Women to Watch Award, the Women with Visions Award, and the Mercedes Mentor Award.

At the end of a long journey, lightning flashed outside my window...I need more control.

My hand jumped to Mulberry's forearm and squeezed. Shutting my eyes, I struggled not to picture the small plane cracking in half, my body flying through the air, still seat-belted to the beige leather chair; Blue, his paws grasping at empty space, disappearing into the bruise-colored clouds.

The small jet shook and our pilot's voice, smooth and steady, came over the loudspeaker, "Sorry about the bumps. We'll have you down in Miami in about twenty minutes. Just hold tight."

Mulberry put his hand over mine. "Don't worry," he said. "We'll be there soon." He smiled, making his crow's feet crinkle. Mulberry's eyes were deep emerald with ochre and flashes of gold. I tried to smile back but could tell I was just giving grimace. Mulberry handed me his whisky and soda. I finished it off.

The ice cubes danced in my empty glass. Then we were suddenly out of the clouds. Below us the ocean was close, steel blue with white caps cresting each wave. The city's skyscrapers looked like towers of mercury in the storm's eerie light. Raindrops clung to my window, streaking across it as our speed pushed them aside.

Hugh was somewhere down there in that city, a flat landscape made multi-dimensional through the efforts of man. My stomach lurched as we dropped through the air, my seat belt pressing into me. Blue whined softly and flattened himself even further onto the floor of the plane.

A giant of a dog, Blue has the coat of a wolf, the snout of a Collie, with one brown eye and one blue. Both of which were trained on me at that moment. My fear was freaking him out. Closing my eyes, I tried to imagine the turbulence as a gentle rocking but it didn't work. An ice cube jumped out of my glass landing on the carpeting. Blue, his belly still flat on the ground, inched his way toward it, then his tongue stretched out and pulled the cube into his mouth. He crunched twice before looking back up at me, now hoping for more whisky-flavored ice. I couldn't help but smile at the expectant look on his fuzzy face.

We touched down with a jerk that sent my heart racing one more time. But as we slowly taxied toward our hangar the storm seemed suddenly minor. Just a breath of wind fluttered across the puddles, turning them into shimmering mirrors framed by the dark tarmac.

"All right Ms. Rye," our captain's voice came back on over the loudspeaker. "Sorry about that descent, but we got you here safe. Thanks for flying with us, I hope we'll have you back real soon."

As soon as humanly possible. I didn't want to be here, but Hugh was in trouble, and if there was one person I cared about in this world it was him.

He was a tie to my murdered brother, a shared memory bank. I would do anything to help Hugh.

P.S. The dog does not die.
**Beware: If you can't handle a few f-bombs, you can't handle this series.**

Blue Evergarden's Diaries of a Borderline offers an intimate and transformative poetic journey, following a single protagonist's quest for self-love and healing. Artfully divided into four parts, each section vividly portrays a tumultuous emotional odyssey.

Part 1, "Diaries of a Borderline" centers on unraveling the aftermath of trauma, chronicling the protagonist's struggle with dissociation, loneliness, and the elusive pursuit of reclaiming a shattered identity.

Delving deeper in Part 2, "This is Why She Falls Apart," Evergarden explores the delicate tapestry of self-worth and self-love, tracing the complicated journey of survival and reliance amidst inner turmoil and despair.

Entering a transformative phase in Part 3, "Leaving Her Graveyard," the protagonist awakens to the potential of becoming everything she once believed she wasn't, finding the resilience to confront her inner demons and emerge stronger.

Part 4, "The Gifts She Found," celebrates the protagonist's triumphant emergence into self-acceptance and inner tranquility. This final section encapsulates the euphoria of releasing past burdens, discovering self-love, and embracing the promise of a brighter future.

Diaries of a Borderline is a poignant, soul-stirring journey through the complexities of mental health and the transformative power of healing. With vivid prose and raw emotion, Evergarden weaves a tapestry of hope and resilience, inspiring those who tread similar paths.

 

 

The Beach House Hotel, the seaside mansion Ann Rutherford and Rhonda DelMonte converted to an upscale boutique hotel, continues to be a success. Not only is it the spot for breakfast and lunch, it's become the "IN place" for dinner. The sudden, unexpected deaths of Ann's ex and his wife, leave the care of their son, Robbie, to Ann's daughter, Liz, while she is still in college. Ann and Vaughn decide to relieve Liz of this responsibility by adopting Robbie as Rhonda becomes both a mother and grandmother. Vaughn's plane disappears on a fishing trip in Alaska at the same time they learn investors want to buy the hotel. Ann and Rhonda are faced with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. The hotel is their baby too--their pride and joy. But they know no matter what the future holds, their love and friendship for each other will endure.

When a man careens off the road into the frigid waters of the Chautauqua River, Chief Detective David Wolf risks his own life to bring the man to shore. News of Wolf's bravery travels fast through the burgeoning ski town of Rocky Points, Colorado, and before long he's pulled into the political grinder, where candidates are eager to exploit Wolf's character for their own gain. Injured as well in the process, it seems his heroic deed was some cruel twist of fate, that is, until he meets Lauren Coulter, a new girl in town and a nurse at the local hospital. Lauren is smart, beautiful, and just Wolf's type. The connection between them is there. But just as they get started, so does the killing. And as bodies start emerging, so do the secrets from Lauren's troubled past. Has fate steered Wolf to the wrong woman? Or is someone more devious behind the wheel? Lives will depend on how fast Wolf can come up with the answer, and this time, living with failure will prove to be something much worse than death. This is the 8th installment of the popular David Wolf mystery series, which are chock full of mystery, suspense, and thrills. The entire series in order is as follows ... Gut Decision (David Wolf mystery-thriller short story)Foreign Deceit (David Wolf Book 1)The Silversmith (David Wolf Book 2)Alive and Killing (David Wolf Book 3)Deadly Conditions (David Wolf Book 4)Cold Lake (David Wolf Book 5)Smoked Out (David Wolf Book 6)To the Bone (David Wolf Book 7)Dire (David Wolf Book 8)You can keep up to date with Jeff Carson and his mystery-thriller projects, including a new series starter due out this summer, by visiting his blog at http: //jeffcarson.co. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to get a free copy of Gut Decision and to stay abreast of new releases

A GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WITH ONE TWIST AFTER ANOTHER...The forest is my happy place. A chance to get away from my stifling apartment, the sweat of the city, a job I hate. A Sunday morning hiking in the woods with my dog is a dream come true ... until it becomes a nightmare.
I don't see the hole until it's too late. Then I'm at the bottom of it, staring up at the ground twelve feet above me. A stupid accident.
Or was it?
Because soon, someone's bringing me food and water. Someone who doesn't want me to see his face.
Someone who knows what I did.
Out there, someone wants revenge. And down here, at the bottom of a hole, a lifetime of lies is about to unravel...
A fresh and original thriller, Dirty Liar asks how well we ever truly know the people we love. Guaranteed to keep you turning pages long into the night

The public face. A private reality. Sometimes, the dead have a lot to hide...

DI Nathaniel Caslin's life is a mess. He works the minimum, abuses substances to survive the day and drinks his nights away. A once-promising career is in freefall.

Investigating the death of an ex-serviceman in police custody, reveals the disappearance of a young family. No-one noticed. No-one seems to care. In the grip of a bitter, Yorkshire winter, a family home reluctantly offers up its grisly secrets. Out on the moors, a murder scene of horrific brutality demands Caslin's focused attention. In the search for answers, is anyone who they claim to be?

Haunted by the ghosts of the past, Caslin is pushed to his limits. Will this case break him or be his path to redemption?

Dark, terrifying and complex, Divided House is the first novel in the #1 international best selling Dark Yorkshire Series.

About the Author
Dalgliesh, J. M.: - Jason Dalgliesh was born on the south coast of England and grew up in Hampshire, UK. He has worked in the power transmission industry, the retail sector, call centres and as a night-owl in a bakery. He has a degree in history. Following on from the worldwide bestselling Dark Yorkshire crime series, he also writes the Hidden Norfolk books, introducing Detective Tom Janssen. The fifth book in the series, Hear No Evil, was shortlisted for Amazon's prestigious Kindle Storyteller Award in 2020. The two series are set in England, Yorkshire and Norfolk respectively. The medieval City of York is DI Caslin's home town and the wind swept coast of north Norfolk is home to DI Janssen and his team. The plot lines take in some of the UK's most rugged and beautiful landscapes. Penned in the style of crime thrillers with a touch of Scandinavian noir, readers who enjoy dark atmospheric mysteries will find both series a must read. Having spent time abroad, Jason has lived and worked in various parts of England as well as the Scottish Highlands. He currently lives in Norfolk with his wife and two young children.

One dead. One missing.Loyalty sucks Wolf in. Getting out alive will be another matter. The latest brand new thrill-ride mystery in the #1 Amazon bestselling David Wolf series.One man is dead and another is missing down south near Ridgway, Colorado. When the local law enforcement reaches out to Chief Detective David Wolf's department, his task is to check on former-sheriff Harold "Hal" Burton. Because a person of interest in the case has also gone missing--Burton's estranged nephew, Jesse. Out of loyalty to his old boss, Wolf is sucked into the case, and it soon becomes clear there is more going on than meets the eye. And as for disturbing clues, there are plenty to meet the eye when they arrive in Ridgway. Meanwhile, change is in the air back in Rocky Points, as palpable as the buzz before a lightning strike. And it's becoming clear that if Wolf can survive the forces at play amid the jagged skies of the San Juan mountains, then more trouble awaits at home. The acclaimed Amazon bestselling David Wolf mystery-thriller series continues in this new pulse-pounding mystery thriller, where things are not always what they seem. If Wolf wants to see justice served and stay around to see another day, he'll need to draw on all his wits. But, this time even that may not be enough.If you like C. J. Box's Joe Pickett, James Patterson, Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch, Craig Johnson's Longmire, and David Baldacci, then this David Wolf Mystery Thriller is sure to keep you flipping pages until the late hours of the night. If you like chest tightening suspense, plots with more turns than a Colorado mountain road, thrills that will leave you sucking air, and smart characters you'll love like family, then the Wolf series is for you. Readers are saying ..."I recommend this series to all who enjoy a fast paced thrill ride who done it. There's never a dull moment in this Colorado mountain town and how David gets himself in and out of harrowing situations is something I can't wait to find out.""I feel like I have found new friends in these characters. The stories are excellently told, with plenty of twists to keep you wanting more.""One of the best series I've read. Suspenseful, twists and turns.""Really well written characters in this action-drama-suspense series of books Well-developed plot, smooth transitions and realistic storylines.""A rare and under appreciated writer easily on par with Grisham and Patterson."

ÒWith Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook, Marcia has done a tremendous service to both seasoned investors and those new to the field. She demystifies angel investing and shows it as a viable tool for societal change, providing readers with the knowledge and confidence to take action. ItÕs a compelling workbook that will undoubtedly inspire many to invest with intention.Ó ÑDr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here WonÕt Get You There

ÒAn inspiring and insightful guide that challenges and changes the way we think about investments. This workbook is a powerful tool for anyone wanting to leverage their financial resources for social good.Ó ÑDorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty, Columbia Business School

ÒIf you aspire to accelerate positive change, Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook will open your eyes to powerful new pathways to make a meaningful difference. By collectively investing our time, talent, and treasure, we can empower more purpose-driven founders to overcome barriers to success. Under MarciaÕs mentorship, IÕve benefited from her practical and inspiring guidance. Now you can too!Ó ÑSue Bevan Baggott, former global innovation leader at Procter & Gamble, founder of Power Within Consulting, angel investor and start-up advisor

Have you ever wondered how you can make a real difference?

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Embark on a transformative journey with the Do Good While Doing Well Official Workbook, a practical, interactive guide designed to complement the stories and insights from the main book. This workbook provides a structured path for self-reflection to help you identify your passions, align your financial goals, and understand the importance of angel investing as a tool for creating meaningful change.

In the first section, evaluate your current involvement in creating change, whether it's extensive or minimal. This part of the workbook helps you identify what matters most to you and where you might want to focus your time or money to drive change, even if you are unsure how to start.

The second section explores the criteria for selecting start-up companies that align with your values and objectives. YouÕll gain practical strategies and tools to evaluate potential early-stage investments and ensure they resonate with your vision for positive change.

Finally, in the third section, finalize your plans to take action. Whether you begin by exploring start-up activity in your local area, mentoring an entrepreneur, or joining an angel group, youÕll be equipped with numerous options. From exploring equity crowdfunding platforms and creating a mock portfolio to investing with philanthropic dollars or retirement accounts, youÕll uncover many avenues for making a meaningful impact while pursuing potential financial returns.

Spencer Edwards has a beautiful wife, two perfect children, and a sinister secret locked in his basement...

When Andi Edwards discovers her husband isn't where he's supposed to be and isn't answering her calls or texts, a flurry of scenarios races through her mind.

Is he hurt?

Is he cheating?

Is he dead?

The truth, she soon finds out, is so much worse than she could've imagined.

As she struggles to make sense of her new and chilling reality, she must decide whether to stand by the man she loves and help protect him or walk away and let him pay for his sins.

With time running out, the secret in the basement becomes more dangerous, and the spine-chilling truth becomes clear: if she makes the wrong decision, she stands to lose much more than her marriage.

When their best laid plans come back to haunt them, what will Spencer and Andi be willing to sacrifice to survive?

When twelve-year-old Sophie Williams went on a Girl Scout summer camp, she never returned home.

Three months later, her body is found inside her sleeping bag in the most frequented area of Cocoa Beach, and the town is outraged.

The girl isn't just any child. She's the town's most beloved surf idol, and it was believed that she could be the next Kelly Slater.

As another child, the son of a well-known senator is kidnapped, and the parents receive a disturbing video, FBI profiler Eva Rae Thomas - who has just returned to her hometown, divorced and out of a job - plunges into the investigation, breaking her promise to her children not to do police work again.

Local law enforcement, with her old flame Matt Miller in charge, are the ones who ask for her help in a case so unsettling that only she can solve it. But the deeper they dig, the deadlier it becomes for Matt and Eva Rae. Soon, everyone she holds dear is in grave danger as this case hits a little too close to home.

DON'T LIE TO ME is the first book in the Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Series and can be read as a standalone.

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