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In The Silent Cellar of Salò, 19-year-old amateur detective Kim finally must face the unexpected consequences of all the lies she has told since she arrived in Italy. She ends up in a truly terrible fix and must search her inner self for every particle of endurance, ingenuity, and guile to secure her own well-being, both physically and mentally. It is an ordeal from which it will take her some time to recover, but every cloud has its silver lining, and she finds a ray of true happiness when romance comes calling at the door.

In this adventure, Kim gets a call from the Veneto State Police to come and assist them in a new case that has them puzzled. While they have identified the body in the boat, found in the harbor of the pretty little town just south of Malcesine, there are certain anomalies that they have discovered in the deceased’s own home. Strange things for which they can arrive at no credible explanation. So, they call in the famous consulting detective to sort it all out. But the question is, can she? Or is this going to be one occasion when Kim has bitten off more than she can chew?

You are invited.... Fortuna's Parlor is hosting a Christmas celebration. All of its members are invited along with their special guests. For one night only men will be allowed inside the gaming hell's hallowed walls. Anything is possible when magic is in the air and love is the strongest lure of all. Enter the parlor and discover the miracle of Christmas and perhaps steal a kiss under the mistletoe or holly.

In book two of The Lake Garda Mysteries, Kim is asked by the Carabinieri to assist in solving an intractably difficult crime. She must infiltrate her way into a large group of suspects, attempting to collect incriminating information while preventing the culprit from discovering her purpose.

The distance and time between us didn’t change anything. I’ve always been his. Now, we have what I always dreamed of. A second chance. We’re going back to where it all started. Everywhere and nowhere.

During and after the Second World War, 200,000 Poles were given leave to remain in the UK as thanks for their help during the conflict - this book is a fictional account of just one of those families. Set during the 1960s and 1970s, The Black Madonna of Derby traces the story of the Baran family living in a provincial town in England. Their seemingly ordinary existence hides secrets of past betrayal, madness, and tragedy.

As Holmes struggles to learn more about this mysterious Moriarty, Elizabeth worries that the man might not really exist, and that even if he does, he will only drive her friend into obsession and endless frustration. But help could come from unexpected sources, including possibly their latest client, the King of Bohemia. With a few possible scandals already hidden away, the king needs the assistance of Holmes and Bennet to deal with one last possible scandal before his impending political marriage. He needs the help of the detectives to retrieve an incriminating photo from Irene Adler.

As Elizabeth’s confidence in her own abilities has grown, so has Holmes’ reliance on her. Now, he’s going to have to depend on her more than ever. An adversary they’ve been trying to pin down for some time is finally ready to make himself known - but this is someone who always seems to be one step ahead and delights in mocking Holmes.

Payton Samuels has always known she wants more out of life than being the youngest daughter of the ton's most disreputable family. While her siblings are content to bet their future happiness on marriage, Payton learned early on from her mother that love is fleeting and leads only to disappointment. She's got a different plan: She'll work as a governess for Baron Ashford's children, but only long enough to win her fortune at one of his infamous masked gaming parties. When she loses big, Payton sees her chance at an independent life go up in flames.

Elizabeth is going home to Longbourn to visit her family - and will be asked to help out on a case entirely on her own. With Mr. Holmes only able to help through letters of correspondence, Elizabeth must rely upon all that she has learned from him in order to solve not only a theft but a murder most foul.

They’ve been watching us and our planet for 20,000 years. Now they’re deciding what to do with us. Or for us. Or against us. Follow the adventures of the first humans to make contact with the Fabians - and the first Fabian to personally encounter humans. Begin to understand the complexity of life on Fabia, and gain an insight into what their thoughts and plans may be.

Once more, Kim is called into action to solve a baffling case. The sudden and unexpected demise of a dentist in his own surgery has the Lombardy State Police and the Carabinieri desperate to find an explanation. Only Kim’s inimitable talents can resolve the riddle and bring the culprit to justice and secure the safety of the good citizens of Desenzano. She also secures her own happiness by marrying for a second time.

When Holly and Felicity adopt a poorly pony from a farmers' market, little do they know how much their lives are about to change. In this uplifting tale, listen to how they fall in love with their new friend, and how she makes their dreams take flight.

A new case brings new problems for Agent Nicholas Grafton and Cera Raine. A criminal element is breaking into high end homes stealing very specific works of art, using a computer program that points the finger at Cera. Cera is determined to prove herself innocent by running down those behind the thefts on her own. A decision that will only land her in more trouble. With secrets ready to be exposed on every side, can Cera and Grafton come out stronger? Or will they drown? For when it rains, it pours.

Agent Nicholas Grafton has a plan. To use a convicted criminal to catch other criminals and he thinks he’s chosen the perfect candidate. Cera Raine went to prison for the murder of her father. Intelligent, beautiful, and resourceful, Cera could have done it but claims she didn’t. Intrigued by Grafton’s proposal she takes it, even with its condition - that she wear a bomb around her neck. Once out, she will do whatever she has to, to get him to trust her, even take down a drug operation plaguing the streets of Central City.

Joe Rigby is the fastest boy in Britain. But when he leaves the Junior circuit and starts racing with the adults, things are bound to change. Can Joe keep up with his new team-mates? Can he realize his dream of running in the Olympic Games? Will his friends and family really stand in his way?

Anne Alexander is a successful solicitor, her life apparently happy and secure. Until she learns that her deceased mother has been keeping a terrible secret from her. Just as her family life is thrown into upheaval, she meets her next client - pop-star Chloe Robson, who has seemingly just murdered her husband. But is Chloe herself the victim?

Rufus is super famous, super rich, and super attractive. Women all over the world adore him, but he loves Kelly. Women all over the world will do anything to be with him, and photographers will do anything to get pictures of him. His life belongs to the world, but his heart belongs to Kelly. But is that enough? Can their love survive their different lifestyles, different worlds?

With Cera declared dead, Nicholas Grafton must come to terms with his loss and move on with the next case without her. He must put aside his feelings about a one-time friend to put together his clue and avert the biggest disaster to face Central City yet. Cera, alive and well, has her own problems. Trapped on a space station, her only hope may be to jump from the frying pan into the fire.

Kim Tomlinson, the best detective in all of Italy, solves another two baffling mysteries.