A captain seeking to repair the past and the daughter of a fallen gentleman, searching for a treasure that will change their lives forever. As the Napoleonic wars come to an end, Lord Caspar Graysmark is eager to return to the comfortable life of an English lord. Yet, the newly earned tranquility is fleeting. Caspar, led by honor and duty, must first seek out a treasure of stolen gold—wealth unjustly looted during the war, now crucial for the recovery of devastated communities in France. Amidst the dense forest, he discovers something—or rather, someone—even more extraordinary. Scarlett, a woman of mysterious background living in exile with her sister and ailing grandmother, is like a melody heard on the winds of the forest—captivating, but with a touch of melancholy. With her family's history marred by unknown sins and subsequent banishment, the war has stripped her not just of her homeland, but also of hope. Caspar's sudden appearance,...

Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Ellen Hart's intimate storytelling returns in Twisted at the Root, where Hart's latest mystery shows the importance of finding the truth.Everyone thought Rashad May and Gideon Wise were happily married. That is, until Rashad was convicted of his husband's murder.Four years later, Rashad's brother contacts Ray Lawless – Minnesota private investigator Jane Lawless's father and the original defense attorney on the case – with potential evidence of a wrongful conviction. When the case is reopened, Jane and her father must work together to attain justice for a grieving widower.Who actually killed Gideon and why? There are suspects and motives galore, and Jane must discover the truth. She must also track down her missing brother, Peter, who was involved in the original trial, and who might be hiding secrets of his own.

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THE FIRST IN THE ACCLAIMED NIC COSTA SERIES 'No author has ever brought Rome so alive for me — nor made it seem so sinister' Peter James 'David Hewson's Rome is dark and tantalizing, seductive and dangerous, a place where present-day crimes ring with the echoes of history' Tess Gerritsen 'Hewson keeps the reader guessing . . . relentlessly tightening the suspense until the end' Daily Telegraph There's no rest for the wicked . . . While Rome is sweltering in the height of summer, a serial killer is on the loose. Sara Farnese is working in the Vatican library, when a man bursts in intent on showing her the contents of his bloodied bag, until a guard shoots him. But why was the man targeting Sara? Determined to find answers, Sara's path crosses with the young, up-and-coming Roman detective, Nic Costa. He's determined to track down the dangerous killer behind this bizarre and brutal murder and to protect Sara from becoming the next victim. . .

Connor’s had better days. High Lord Dougal escaped, Alasdair is buried under half a mile of rubble, and Verena is stuck in a coma. Tomorrow’s not looking any better. The dread queen Dreokt is back from her centuries-long slumber. She’s a barking-mad lunatic who destroys minds and kills on a whim. She’s more powerful than Connor and Kilian combined, and soon all of Obrion will cower under her rule. How long before she turns her attention to the rest of the continent? They can’t afford to wait, but attacking her directly is suicide. While Hamish uses sugar-saturated inspiration to invent even deadlier Builder mechanicals, Jean focuses all the resources of her growing school on developing terrifying new weapons. All Connor has to do is start a revolution. If he can escape the queen's deadly minions and set the Guardians free, they might just save Obrion. Well, what’s left of it. Connor’s never tried breaking an entire nation before. He’s going to need more bacon.

Because love, no matter how hard won, is always worth fighting for. One thing never changes from era to era—the longing for love and the sacrifices willingly made to achieve a happily ever after. This special collection includes three novels—A Diamond for a Duke, Only a Duke Would Dare, and A December with a Duke—each a charming and humorous Regency romance with a dash of mystery & suspense. This box set of quick, emotional stories will make you smile, laugh, and warm your heart. Isn’t it time to indulge in a Seductive Surrender? “...long on charm, the writing is exquisite.”★★★★★ ~Mo “…most romantic love story I've read this year!" ★★★★★ ~Lesia “…inspiring and very emotional..."★★★★★~TracyJane

August, 1723 — Spider John Rush believes he has escaped piracy forever. Enjoying rum and chess in a dark Lymington tavern, he dreams of finding passage to Nantucket to reunite with his beloved Em and to finally get to know the son he remembers only as a babe in arms, though the lad must be dreaming of going to sea himself by now. But when a lazy taverner is stabbed to death, one glance at the victim tells Spider the pirate life has followed him ashore and he cannot possibly ignore this bloody crime. The wise maneuver would be to run before authorities arrive, but Spider is denied that choice because he's already deeply, connected to the crime—he fashioned the murder weapon with his own hands. The knife was a gift to a young man, one who ran off with the notorious Anne Bonny before Spider could drag him into a respectable life. Soon, Spider John and his ancient shipmate Odin are dodging accusations and battling smugglers on a trail that leads to a...

A RECOMMENDED BOOK FROM:Los Angeles Times * O, the Oprah Magazine * Buzzfeed * The Rumpus * Entertainment Weekly * Elle * BBC * Christian Science Monitor * Electric Literature * The Millions * LitHub * Publishers Weekly * Kirkus * Refinery29 * Thrillist * BookBub * Nylon * Bustle * Goodreads An exhilarating, moving novel about a trailblazing mathematician whose research unearths her own extraordinary family story and its roots in World War IIFrom the days of her childhood in the 1950s Midwest, Katherine knows she is different, and that her parents are not who they seem. As she matures from a girl of rare intelligence into an exceptional mathematician, traveling to Europe to further her studies, she must face the most human of problems—who is she? What is the cost of love, and what is the cost of ambition? These questions grow ever more entangled as Katherine strives to take her place in the world of higher...

Electromagnetic pulses began a catastrophe that changed the world as we know it. Marinah: Holds a secret that will rock the human world. Sent to orchestrate a treaty with Shadow Warriors and stop hellhounds from annihilating humans, she’s plagued by deception and danger. King: Leader of the Shadow Warriors and the last man Marinah should trust. He’s determined to win her over and prove to her that the new U.S. government has set her up for failure and wants her dead. The Federation: Run by one man—a diabolical scientist, liar, and killer. President Barnes will stop at nothing to control the human race and kill the monsters known as Shadow Warriors while covering up the truth behind hellhounds. Are they friend or foe? Marinah and King must navigate the dangerous waters of treachery and stay alive to save their fellow Shadow Warriors. Earth needs a hero and her name is MARINAH