Hijack (A gripping romantic mystery series)

Hijack (A gripping romantic mystery series)
Author: Claire Chilton
Publisher: Ragz Books
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

RULE#3: DON’T LET HIM TAKE YOU. When Ellie Phillips jets off on a romantic mini-break with her fiancé Jacob, the last thing she expects is for their plane to get hijacked and crash, leaving them stranded in a remote part of cold Alaska. Jacob isn’t being honest with her, and when they’re rescued by a mysterious stranger, she doesn’t know who she can trust. Stuck in a bunker in close quarters with two hot men who have their own hidden agendas isn’t ideal, especially when there is an army of mercenaries outside hunting her down. She thought she’d left the criminal life behind her, but if she wants to survive, she’ll have to visit the ghosts of her past to unlock all the secrets surrounding her. She’ll have to rediscover the grifter she used to be to hustle her way out of this disaster...

The Nick Spinelli Romance Mystery Boxed Set, Books 1-3

The Nick Spinelli Romance Mystery Boxed Set, Books 1-3
Author: Valerie J. Clarizio
Publisher: VJC Books
Total Pages: 611
Release: 2022-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Join Detective Nick Spinelli and Caseworker Shannon O’Hara as they embark on chaotic holiday, crime-solving, adventures including blackmail, kidnapping, and murder. You’ll never view Santa or Cupid the same, once Spinelli goes undercover as them. Never. Covert Exposure, a Nick Spinelli Mystery: Detective Spinelli's life is tossed sideways when he is reassigned from the Homicide Division to assist in the Child Services Division of the Social Services Department for the holiday season. Caseworker Shannon O’Hara moonlights as Santa Claus' little helper at the mall, and when Santa and an elf turn up dead, she appears to be next on the killer's list. Spinelli is forced to go undercover as Santa to catch the killer while protecting his new love interest. Craving Vengeance, a Nick Spinelli Mystery: Nick Spinelli's normal life as a homicide detective has been catapulted into a whirlwind of chaotic holiday adventures since he met the exquisite Shannon O'Hara. Nick had hoped to spend his first Valentine's Day with Shannon in a traditional manner, starting with a nice dinner out and then ending with a long warm adventurous night in her arms. His plans quickly change when not one, but four cupids turn up dead. The real problem arises when it turns out that Shannon is linked to all the dead cupids. Spinelli is forced to go undercover as a singing cupid to catch the killer and protect his lover. Crazed Reckoning, a Nick Spinelli Mystery: After experiencing a murderous Christmas and Valentine's Day with his love, Shannon O'Hara, Detective Nick Spinelli assumed Saint Patrick's Day couldn't be any worse. He should have known better. As the result of a decades-old Irish family feud, Shannon is kidnapped and Spinelli is sent racing to find her amidst a chaotic St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Flirty Faceoff (A Timberlake Titans Hockey Romance—Book 2)

Flirty Faceoff (A Timberlake Titans Hockey Romance—Book 2)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2024-06-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094397814

In the town of Timberlake, hockey is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life, and semi-pro team the Titans are local heroes. Though sports therapist Lara Bennett initially clashes with Titans’ players, she soon finds herself in an enemies-to-lovers pickle. Can she choose between disciplined defenseman Jamie and reckless forward Wes? Or will hearts as well as bones be broken this season? A riveting new sports romance series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five-star reviews! FLIRTY FACEOFF (A TIMBERLAKE TITANS HOCKEY ROMANCE) is the second book in the series, which begins with RINKSIDE ROMANCE (Book #1). Dive into the world of the Timberlake Titans, where a blend of athletics and amorous escapades awaits, transporting you to a charming locale filled with clever humor, tender interludes, and surprising turns. Get ready to fall for entrancing new lead characters who are poised to steal your heart. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dead Men Don't Chew Gum: A FREE Funny Mystery Romance Series Starter

Dead Men Don't Chew Gum: A FREE Funny Mystery Romance Series Starter
Author: Nina Cordoba
Publisher: Nina Cordoba
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

NEVER take the short cut... Rika Martín wasn’t in Bolo, Texas five minutes before she was run off the road, tripped over a dead body, then arrested for murder. And she’s not so sure about Nick, the lawyer who’s been assigned to her, even when he’s shirtless, wearing a cowboy hat, and holding an extra-long hose. (Okay, maybe then.) All Nick Owen can think about is getting out of Bolo, a hometown he never should have returned to. Until he goes to pick up his best friend Gabe—the local judge—for a round of golf and is forced to represent a murder suspect. Gabe, of all people, knows Nick has sworn off murder trials after what happened last time. Unfortunately, he also knows Nick is a damn good trial lawyer. Even worse, this “Paprika Anise Martín”—if you can believe that—seems more determined to solve the murder case than to defend herself against it in court. With claims of devil worshipers in the area and at least one shooter determined to take Rika out, can Nick and Rika resolve this case before the murderer gets rid of her for good? More about this series: Is this series humorous? Yes, most readers find it laugh-out-loud funny. Is this series romantic? Yes, while each funny mystery is solved at the end of each book, the romance between the geek girl heroine and the "cowboy" lawyer grows throughout the series. Is there action? Yes, it's full of original, often wild and quirky, action scenes. Will this series have warm, touching, uplifting moments like the Nina Cordoba romantic comedies? Yes, Nina is all about creating unique, unforgettable characters you can feel with. Does it matter which order I read them in? Due to the many revelations about recurring characters as you get to know them as well as the humor "call backs" to earlier books, this series is best read in order. (Book 2 is Dead Men Don't Eat Quiche.) Keywords: mysteries, mystery series, first in series free, romantic mystery, funny mystery, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth, female heroine, women sleuths, geek romance, funny romance, rom com, romantic comedy, Latina heroine, diverse, Hispanic, cowboy romance, mystery romance, romance mystery, Castle, Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Plumb, Stephanie Bond, dog mysteries, mysteries with dogs, Janet Evanovich, Janet Evonavich, Stephanie Plumb, Stephanie Bond, Castle

The Puck Stops Here (A Timberlake Titans Hockey Romance—Book 4)

The Puck Stops Here (A Timberlake Titans Hockey Romance—Book 4)
Author: Fiona Grace
Publisher: Fiona Grace
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2024-11-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1094397830

In the town of Timberlake, hockey is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life, and semi-pro team the Titans are local heroes. Hired by the Titans, sports psychologist Sidney Brooks has her work cut out for her when she begins to develop feelings for both steadfast winger Lucas and mischievous goalie Jake. Will she be able to help enhance the teams’ mental toughness if her own mind is distracted? A riveting new sports romance series by Fiona Grace, #1 bestselling author of Murder in the Manor, which has over 10,000 five-star reviews! THE PUCK STOPS HERE (A TIMBERLAKE TITANS HOCKEY ROMANCE) is the fourth book in the series, which begins with RINKSIDE ROMANCE (Book #1). Dive into the world of the Timberlake Titans, where a blend of athletics and amorous escapades awaits, transporting you to a charming locale filled with clever humor, tender interludes, and surprising turns. Get ready to fall for entrancing new lead characters who are poised to steal your heart. Future books in the series are also available! "Very entertaining. I highly recommend this book to the permanent library of any reader that appreciates a very well written mystery, with some twists and an intelligent plot. You will not be disappointed. Excellent way to spend a cold weekend!" --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can’t wait to start book two!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery.” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a clean contemporary romance that you will find hard to put down!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, Forever) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A bit of romance and a very determined woman! I have read many of Fiona Grace's novels and loved every one of them—this was no exception. I am looking forward to reading the rest of this new series!” --Amazon reviewer (regarding Always, With You) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Managing the Mystery Collection

Managing the Mystery Collection
Author: Judith A. Overmier
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-04-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317717791

Unravel the mystery of fostering a vibrant mystery collection for your library patrons! Whodunnit? Managing the Mystery Collection: From Creation to Consumption reveals just who is responsible—for providing high-quality library mystery collections to fans. This resource takes you through the complicated process, from creating a mystery story to getting it to the library bookshelf and your patrons—all with clear explanations and no plot twists. Authors, readers, critics, scholars, and librarians give you an interdisciplinary inside look at the production and collection of one of the most popular genres in literature, the mystery. This unique book comprehensively explains how a mystery story journeys a surprisingly winding way to reach an avid reading public. No red herrings here though. Acquisitions and collection development resources are provided along with effective strategies that will help librarians to sift through the clues on how to bring life to their mystery collections. Examinations of various subgenres of the mystery are provided, such as romance and Native American mysteries, as well as an enlightening discussion of the links between mysteries, libraries, and interest groups. Managing the Mystery Collection brings you: mystery writer Barbara Fister describing the creative process insights about Sisters in Crime—an organization that promotes mysteries authored by women—and its special relationship with libraries and librarians a detailed introduction to buying and selling books online Web and print resources guidance for the acquisition of mysteries for the younger mystery reader development of a collection of ethnic mysteries the creation of special collections of Sherlock Holmes and author Conan Doyle extensive listings of subgenre titles and details of popular series an organization that networks creators, fans, and scholars of detective and mystery fiction and more! Managing the Mystery Collection: From Creation to Consumption solves the mystery behind the step-by-step process it takes to provide readers with what they want—access to a collection of perplexing, well-written mysteries. This is perfect for public and academic librarians with an interest in building quality collections of mysteries; library school faculty teaching courses in collection building, popular culture and libraries, genre literature, and special collections; and students of those fields.

The Dylan Scott Mystery Series Collection 2

The Dylan Scott Mystery Series Collection 2
Author: Shirley Wells
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 1012
Release: 2016-05-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460397258

"Consistently entertaining and engrossing." —That's What I'm Talking About on Deadly Shadows This new collection includes books 6—8 in The Dylan Scott Mystery series by Shirley Wells. DEADLY SHADOWS Before his dismissal from the police force, Dylan Scott worked undercover to get close to notorious drug dealer Joe Child. Now, Dylan works as a P.I.—and Child heads up a religious commune near Dawson's Clough. But after two girls go missing from the refuge, the cops need Dylan's help to find out if Child is saving souls as a cover for something more sinister. It means going back undercover—a tough gig for a detective who has recently worked some high-profile cases in Lancashire. Even on a remote farm, Dylan's in constant danger of being recognized. Still, Dylan won't rest until he finds the missing girls. But the truth may be more than this bleak northern town can handle. DEAD END Somebody is making threatening calls to private investigator Dylan Scott. A lot of dangerous people would love to see Dylan with a bullet between the eyes. The twisted trail brings Dylan face-to-face with old foes and a few new ones—and they're all keeping deadly secrets… But as he chases leads across London, his adversary is hunting down victims and drawing ever closer to his ultimate target: Dylan. Someone from Dylan's past is on a killing spree, and if he doesn't connect the dots in time, the dead end will be his. DEAD SIMPLE Private investigator Dylan Scott is struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife. He has to cope for the sake of his two children, though it's easier to blame himself for her death and take comfort in a bottle of whisky. When he hears that the man who helped him solve his first case has been killed in Dawson's Clough, Dylan vows to put all his energy into finding justice for him. Who would have a motive to kill a kind man like Simple Stevie? Stevie must have snapped a photo of the wrong person, doing something they want erased. Dylan focuses his investigation on the town's residents, but his worst fears are realized when he finds his own family in the crosshairs.

Romance Fiction

Romance Fiction
Author: Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 742
Release: 2012-03-02
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1610692357

A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.

The Essential Guide to the What Doesn't Kill You Romantic Mystery Series

The Essential Guide to the What Doesn't Kill You Romantic Mystery Series
Author: Pamela Fagan Hutchins
Publisher: SkipJack Publishing
Total Pages: 492
Release: 2019-08-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

All the stories behind the hilarious and heartfelt stories, plus behind-the-scenes character interviews, and much, much, more. You may think you know the What Doesn't Kill You series, but this Guide will fill in the gaps for you. Or maybe you're new to the series and trying to decide whether to dip a toe into the water—the Guide will put you in the know. The What Doesn't Kill You series features romantic mystery and suspense characters whose lives are interconnected in a myriad of ways. The protagonists are smart, kickass women who solve whatever problems—including a few dead bodies—life throws at them as they navigate their unique and adventurous journeys of friendships, romance, career, families, amateur aka "accidental" sleuthing, and more: Katie, Emily, Ava, Michele, Maggie, and Laura, and counting. The novels are mostly PG-13, with a thread of everyday magic running through them. Whether you've run the table on Pamela Fagan Hutchins’ USA Today bestselling and Silver Falchion Best Mystery-winning series and are yearning for a deeper dive or are wanting a low-cost way to see whether the novels or one of the multi-book box sets are right for you, this guide is your ticket. NOTE: this guide does not contain the novels! ˃˃˃ See why Pamela wins contests and makes best seller lists. USA Today Best Seller #1 Amazon Best Seller Top 50 Amazon Romantic Suspense and Mystery Author Silver Falchion for Best Adult Mystery USA Best Book Awards Cross-Genre Fiction Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, Romance, Quarter-finalist ˃˃˃ Once Upon A Romance calls Hutchins an "up-and-coming powerhouse writer." If you like Sandra Brown or Janet Evanovich, you will love Pamela Fagan Hutchins. A former attorney and native Texan, Pamela lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for nearly ten years. She refuses to admit to taking notes for this series during that time. ˃˃˃ The reviews for the series are top-notch. "Hutchins’ Maggie is an irresistible train wreck—you can’t help but turn the page to see what trouble she’ll get herself into next." Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon Best-selling Author of My Sister's Grave "Murder has never been so much fun!" — Christie Craig, New York Times Best Seller "You’re guaranteed to love the ride!" — Kay Kendall, Silver Falchion Best Mystery Winner "Taut suspense." — Midwest Book Review "Quick, entertaining read." — Kirkus Reviews "Fantastic mystery." — Once Upon a Romance ˃˃˃ Catch the adventures of Katie, Emily, Ava, Michele, Maggie, Laura, and their friends in the What Doesn't Kill You romantic mysteries. Scroll up and grab your copy of The Essential Guide to the What Doesn't Kill You Romantic Mystery Series to get started now.

Disarmed by Love

Disarmed by Love
Author: Gail Chianese
Publisher: Gail Chianese
Total Pages: 315
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A beautiful trainer enlisted to help a Naval officer with a damaged past, finds love can heal them both… but it comes with an unexpected price. Navy Lieutenant Dante Torres will do anything to take back his life after a traumatic brain injury forced him onto desk duty, even if it means letting down his guard with the feisty beauty calling the shots. The explosives specialist is almost as good at pretending he’s fine not being in the field, as he is at disarming bombs. But when it comes to diffusing his feelings for the sexy single mom with a heart of gold, he finds himself in uncharted waters. Fiona Sinclair has dedicated her life to helping others, but the tough as nails single mom hasn’t had it easy. Between her troubled son and aggressive ex-husband, the no-nonsense personal trainer gives her all to whipping military members into shape. After an intriguing service member joins her class, and their flirty banter erupts into blazing chemistry, she finds her heart opening up to the possibility of love again. But to be with the decorated sailor, Fiona risks losing her heart… and custody of her son. Can this cautious pair trust their instincts, and each other, to find everlasting love? Disarmed by Love is the sweet and sexy third book in the Changing Tides Contemporary Military Romance series. If you like strong women, tortured heroes, and angsty drama, then you’ll adore Gail Chianese’s impossible-to-put-down story. Buy Disarmed by Love to be swept up in desire today! Search terms: Search terms: steamy romance, military romance, single mom, wounded hero, novel, romance ebook, romance, mystery, Navy hero, workplace romance, family drama, contemporary romance, interracial romance, hero, womens fiction