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A story of family secrets, long hidden clues, and a 200-year-old quest for justice. Some of those who knew Jeremy Delahass well were fond of saying that he’d raised a royal ruckus during his lifetime and enjoyed every single moment of it. Others were more diplomatic in saying that he’d stood by his principles no matter what came up against him. Many would agree with both, believing each to be true of the man few really knew. But they all wondered where he’d disappeared to…leaving almost as quickly as he’d arrived.Two hundred years later his descendants are still trying to figure ...

Not everyone is built for success. In an age where people scramble for a mere mention on the latest, greatest social media site, there are still those who would rather run from fame’s bright light than toward it. After a tumultuous plunge from the peaks of the bestseller list, and a costly divorce that ensued, Harvey Schoenfeld is looking to bask in the privacy of small town life. And he has found his Shangri-La in the rustic burg of Helletstown, Indiana. The quaint town offers Harvey tranquil inspiration for his work along with the bucolic rut of anonymity. But while Harvey seeks refuge ...

Once Upon a Broken Time A simple man in a complicated time. When a city cop turns up dead in a quiet town under suspicious circumstances, the official story doesn’t sit right with Dave Miller. Among other hints of fowl play, whispers of a drug pipeline running through backcountry trails start to surface, and more indications of turbulence are in the air. With law enforcement looking the other way and too many folks content to stay quiet, Dave does what he’s always done: he gets to work. Alongside his loyal dogs, a sharp-shooting wife who’s as steady under pressure as he is, and a ...

Arthur Beauchamp takes a break from the courtroom to write a memoir so he can set the record straight about a headline murder case he fought as a young lawyer in 1966. The trial would either mark him as a pathetic loser or thrust him into the top ranks of criminal counsel. The background: in 1966, a young housemaid was raped by her employer, a callous and vindictive millionaire. She shot him point blank, so it seemed an open-and-shut case of first-degree murder. Enter Arthur Beauchamp, a young lawyer haunted by having bungled his only previous murder case.

I just found out I’m mated to my wolf shifter boyfriend, Alex... While that might not sound so bad—we can now read each other’s thoughts. And maybe that doesn’t sound so bad either—except for the fact that I’m a very private person and the only person I want inside my head is me... And, ahem…I also can’t seem to keep my eyes or mind off a certain bear shifter named Lucas, who just accosted Alex and me in the woods. And these confusing feelings are the last thing I want Alex to know anything about! Even though Lucas is a jerk, something about him seems to appeal to my inner ...

It’s been twenty-six years since the accident, but Helen still lives on autopilot, going through the motions of work and motherhood. Her one wish is for her daughter Julia to settle down with her own family - so Helen can let go. Julia has dealt with her mother’s emotional distance by looking for love in all the wrong places. But when her latest choice drives away her best friend, Claire, Julia realises she’s on her own.

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Theater professors and couple, Nicky Abbondanza and Noah Oliver, are going overboard as usual, but this time on an Alaskan cruise, where dead college theater professors are popping up everywhere, from the swimming pool to the captain's table. Further complicating matters are Nicky's and Noah's parents as surprise cruise passengers, and Nicky's assignment to direct a murder mystery dinner theater show onboard ship. Nicky and Noah will need to use their drama skills to figure out who is bringing the curtain down on vacationers.

Olivia Reed needs a break. She doesn’t want to think about her name plastered on tabloids or be reminded of her recent meltdown on a Manhattan street. Her micromanaging publicist has just the thing in mind: a remote retreat in upstate New York—the House of Light. It’s not rehab; it’s a Spiritual Center, a site for seeking realignment and personal growth. There will be yoga and morning meditation, soft bamboo-blend fabrics and no shortage of crystals to cleanse her energy.

When he was nine, and his mother had her first deadly dance with cancer, Harry became a thief. Someone had to find food and pay the mortgage even if his mother was too sick to work. When his mother finally succumbs to cancer, Harry leaves Chicago but somehow he can't quite leave all of his past behind. Harry lives a quiet, careful, rootless life—he can't afford to attract attention or get attached—until he meets Miranda. But just when Harry thinks he has a chance at happiness his old life comes back to haunt him.

Justice Three by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in London and Africa during the early 20th century. Justice Three is an intricately woven psychological thriller that delves into the minds of its characters, exploring themes of justice, deceit, and the moral complexities of revenge. Set against the vibrant backdrop of early 20th century London and the dangerous, untamed African landscape, this novel will captivate readers from the first page to the last. A young woman, Mirabelle Davis, finds herself entangled in a deadly game after answering an intriguing job ...

The Sleepwalker's Mind by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction novel set in the mysterious and rugged terrain of Solesbury. The Sleepwalker's Mind delves deep into the troubled psyche of its protagonist, unraveling a tale of obsession, guilt, and the haunting pursuit of truth. This psychological fiction novel masterfully blends mystery and suspense, compelling readers to question the boundaries of sanity and the darkness lurking within the human soul. Follow the protagonist's nocturnal journeys through the ominous landscape, driven by an insatiable need to uncover the truth ...

Madness of the Water by H. Wilhelm Starkweather is a psychological fiction book set in early 19th century London. The novel unfolds against the backdrop of an exclusive gambling club, exploring themes of madness, loss, and the human psyche. This psychological fiction masterpiece delves into the minds of its characters, presenting a gripping narrative that blends historical and psychological elements. In this intense and thought-provoking journey, readers are taken deep into the intricacies of human emotions and motivations. An exclusive gambling club in 19th century London where fortunes ...

Some say men are born that way, meaning men are born to roam. That they're dogs and they can't help themselves. It is said they have this 'urge'. What happens when a woman has the URGE? Can the men in Salomé James' and Nevada Randall's life handle it when their emotions are set aside to get what they want? Some say a woman's lack of interest is the biggest insult to a man's pride "I'm sorry you feel that way," there was no hint of remorse on my face as I looked him in the eye and spewed my answer, the wrong answer. "I just told you that I love you and all you have to say is that you're ...

Jack Nightingale - lives in the shadows, fights in the dark. Ex-cop turned private eye Jack Nightingale is used to dealing with tricky situations. He's faced down the powers of hell a couple of times, too. In this new short story, he's called in to help a policeman who's lying at death's door. The doctors can't work out what's wrong. But the dying man's colleagues swear blind that he was cursed by a gypsy during the Dale Farm clearance. And Nightingale could be his only hope.

Struggling with financial difficulties, a small-time drug dealer teams up with three stunning yet troubled women to launch an internet adult entertainment website.

Jilly Truitt has made a name for herself as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the city. Where once she had to take just about any case to keep her firm afloat, now she has her pick - and she picks winners. So when Joseph Quentin asks her to defend his wife, who has been charged with murdering her own mother in what the media are calling a mercy killing, every instinct tells Jilly to say no. Word on the street is that Vera Quentin is in denial, refusing to admit to the crime and take a lenient plea deal.

Moments before she dies, Nicola's grandmother Betty whispers to her that there are babies at the bottom of the garden. Nicola's mother claims she was talking nonsense. However, when Nicola's daughter finds a bone while playing in Betty's garden, it's clear that something sinister has taken place.

Sheriff Gus gets exactly what he wants for his birthday: to be left alone. Sadly, this perfect gift doesn’t last for very long when his daughter surprises him with the rather odd present of twenty sessions with a sex therapist. After all, it’s not like he needs it or anything. But Gus decides to humor his daughter and pays a token visit to the doctor. The visits take on much greater meaning, however, when a sex maniac starts preying on the lonely residents in Gus’s rural county. Problems continue to multiply for the sheriff when he gets a call to jury duty, faces down the horrors of a...

Recovering Aubrey from the clutches of the state department and taking her back to his mountain home in Colorado seemed harmless enough. No one knew that Kevin Grienne had been watching her and unwittingly was going to insert himself into Zander's life. He was an enigma. People had said he had many faces. Maybe there were countless faces that Kevin Grienne let others see. There was, however, a darker side to Kevin Grienne that he let no one see. Kevin's darkness had gone unchecked for most of his life, and he always got what he wanted. This time it was Aubrey, but now she would be called ...