Old Suspense

Willow is married to Lou and life is good – until two madmen escape from prison and set out to destroy the lawman by getting to his new wife. Can he protect her by sending her away until the prisoners are caught? Willow feels betrayed by everyone she knows and loves when she is sent to stay with her employer's sister and her family in Boston. She vows to forget them all and start a new life there. But, with another new life forming inside her, can she really do that? How will Lou and Willow make things right between them? Can they? And what of the madmen who vowed to kill her to get even ...

Whatever happened to Oskar and Eli? And what became of the beleaguered families in Handling the Undead? Find out in Let the Old Dreams Die. In other tales from this collection, a woman finds a dead body and decides to keep it for herself, a customs officer has a mysterious gift that enables her to see what others hide, and a man believes he knows how to deceive death. These are the stories of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s rich imagination. They are about love and death, and what we do when the two collide and the monsters emerge.

Investigative journalist Lena Harper infiltrates the Order of the Saffron Veil, a seductive cult led by the charismatic yet sinister Elias Kane. Tasked with exposing his dark secrets, Lena is drawn into a dangerous web of dominance and submission, her body betraying her resolve as Elias’s commanding touch ignites forbidden desires. Each ritual—bound by leather collars and silken cords—pushes her deeper into his grip, blurring the line between mission and obsession. As Lena uncovers the fate of a missing woman, the stakes soar, and a shocking twist threatens to shatter her world.

Adrian Dodds is a man without hobbies, friends, or family, who works a very peculiar job. Though he looks like a pencil pusher, he is a British counter-intelligence agent. In his own quiet, bureaucratic way, Dodds is vital to the security of the United Kingdom. His latest assignment is debriefing Viktor Pavel, a Soviet aeronautics genius who escapes his handlers to become the Cold War’s most high-profile defector.

When a corpse turns up at his favorite tavern, Crispin Guest-disgraced knight turned detective - begins an inquiry, but the dead man turns out to be a Templar knight, an order thought to be extinct for 75 years, charged with protecting a certain religious relic which is now missing. Before he can begin to investigate, Crispin is abducted by shadowy men who are said to be minions of the French anti-pope.

Somewhat-retired LA Private Eye Amos Parisman is hired by lonely booking agent Pinky Bleistiff to find one of his missing singers, Risa Barsky. But what starts as a simple investigation turns into a complex puzzle when Pinky is murdered and Risa is still nowhere to be found. With suspects dropping dead at every turn, Parisman must act quickly to discover the truth about Risa's relationship with Pinky before an innocent person gets sent to prison.

Jake Crosby has traded in a stockbroker's suit and tie for a standard-issue uniform. As a newly minted Mississippi game warden, he has two tough cases to cut his teeth on - the ongoing robbery of wealthy hunters and the ruthless search for a rumored hidden fortune.

In Old Loves Die Hard, Lauren Carr continues the rags-to-riches story of Mac Faraday, an underpaid homicide detective who inherits 270 million dollars and an estate on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Mac is settling nicely into his new life at Spencer Manor when his ex-wife Christine shows up-and she wants him back! Before Mac can send her packing, Christine and her estranged lover are murdered in Mac's private penthouse suite at the Spencer Inn, the five-star resort built by his ancestors.

Amanda was 19 years old when she quit college and moved back home. She was immediately told to leave, though, informed that she had to get her own place, get a job, and learn how to live on her own since she wasn't in college anymore. Amanda understood that she needed to get a job right away. She knew she was good looking and had a great body, and that she could probably get by as a stripper, but she decided that she would try to find an office job first. She struck out after her first interview, but she was referred to a wealthy investor named Mr. Maxwell who was looking for a personal ...

Lucian Finlay's journey to success has been paved with immorality and corruption. Now middle-aged, he has amassed immense wealth and a social standing that far exceeds his youthful dreams. The Fountain Hotel, his creation, is a haven of luxury and opulence. Despite his riches, Lucian's heart remains empty - until he meets Deanna. An ordinary woman leading a mundane life, Deanna becomes the object of Lucian's affection. The real challenge isn't their age difference; it's the cheap engagement ring on her finger. Confident in his charm and wealth, Lucian believes he can easily win Deanna over ...

Sold by my brother. Witness to murder. Claimed by Warrior, the Legend's acting Warlord and legendary Enforcer. It's been one hell of a day... And it looks like it's going to be one hell of a night... This erotic short story depicts consenting adults engaged in the following: D/lg designations with public dubcon virgin claiming, dark themes with a bad man and a big ole HEA. It is meant for adults.

Thrift shop til someone drops... A Donated Death Taking in donations at a thrift store could only bring good fortune, right? That is, unless there’s more than secondhand treasures in those boxes… Jessica Braun’s thrift shop is thriving, her first donations are coming in to resell, and the new neighborhood watch is a success. Add a date with an unexpected gentleman, and Jess’s first summer back in Minnesota is sweet as maple syrup. But when donated collectibles are stolen, a local lawyer lands in deep water. The deputy is ready to let Jess help investigate when the quiet town is ...

The Concordia sisters, owners of the One Woman's Junk consignment shop, are up to their eyeballs in trouble as they try to help their friends, solve a murder and plan a wedding. All while managing not to kill each other, offend any of their wacky clientele, or wreck their own love lives.

Addie Michaels never thought much of her unique ability, but when it leads her to a missing student, she finds herself embroiled in the middle of a dangerous drug war. Now she's forced to work with a gorgeous (and completely off limits) detective to discover the truth before it kills them both. Their reluctant alliance will reveal more than either could have anticipated as Addie's ability leads them to a dangerous showdown and a shocking betrayal. Hidden truths never stay hidden. A paranormal romance/mystery novel fans of Sharon Sala will enjoy. Slow burn, age gap romance.

The Pinesby Harper Stanwick, Sr. is a gripping mystery novel set in the eerie and atmospheric surroundings of 1920s Pine Cone, North Carolina. Janice Nicole, a young and desperate woman, accepts a position as a housekeeper at "The Pines," an old Southern mansion owned by Mrs. Anderson. Upon her arrival, Janice is struck by the eerie atmosphere of the mansion and the peculiar behavior of its inhabitants, including Mrs. Anderson and her frail son, Gorman. As Janice settles into her role, she becomes increasingly aware of strange occurrences within the house. Gorman, the young boy, is ...

INSTA-LOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN . . . ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE! I shouldn’t have run that red light, but I did. I shouldn't have gotten into that cop's car, but I did. I shouldn’t have said yes, but I did. I said yes, and now I'm his. OMG, I'm his! If you've read the first book, you know what the CURVY FOR HIM series is about, and you know how freakin' out there it is. Drama, madness, and over-the-top steam! Twists, turns, and chaos! Sweetness with a touch of darkness! No cheating. No cliffhangers. Yes, it's over-the-top to the point of insanity, but there's always a happy ending. This...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happened to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

Book lover and Austen enthusiast Sophie Collingwood has recently taken a job at an antiquarian bookshop in London when two different customers request a copy of the same obscure book: the second edition of Little Book of Allegories by Richard Mansfield. Their queries draw Sophie into a mystery that will cast doubt on the true authorship of Pride and Prejudice - and ultimately threaten Sophie's life.

Emmett Moreley has been a Texas Ranger for the past three years, after moving out west to make a name for himself. HIs latest assignment is to apprehend the Beckett Gang, the outlaws responsible for robbing trains throughout the state of Texas. Ready for his big chance to prove he's capable of running his own posse, Emmett receives a tip that the gang plans to rob a train near Rockwood Springs. He sets a trap, preparing to make his arrest. But when things go wrong, he is left chagrined, with only a strikingly beautiful woman with amnesia as a clue as to where the bandits will strike next. ...

Her Dad is my best friend. I wasn't looking for love, but it hit me like a bullet--fast, hard, and painful. Our story is one of passion, secrets, and surprises. Pamela catches my eye from the moment I see her on the beach. I’m hypnotized by how her copper-hued hair catches the morning sun and rests just above her gorgeous breasts. Her beauty mesmerizes me. Her warm, inviting smile fills me with desire. She's confident and talented, with a fiery spirit I can't resist. But our connection goes beyond attraction—we clash over land deals and family loyalty, and passion turns to fury. The ...