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What Happened To Lori (The Konrath Dark Thriller Collective Book 9) (affiliate link)
Three people.
Each has a secret.
Each has an agenda.
All three are liars.
One of them committed a terrible crime.
One of them is on the run.
More than one of them is a killer.
These three people are about to find out what happened to Lori.
And they’re going to wish they never did…
The Duke and His Wallflower (The Dowager’s Scheme Book 1) (affiliate link)
“I have spent every day regretting the answer that I gave you.”
The Follet family has never abided by societal rules. Which might explain why Lady Emma is still unmarried, and with no prospects whatsoever. Until her bossy aunt decides to intervene, and promises she will see her married by the end of the season, even if she has to make the match herself.
Following a scandal involving his unwed sister, a man not worthy of being called a gentleman, and a broken nose, Duke Jasper owes a lot to his mother for using her connections to keep it quiet. To return the favor, he has agreed that he will attend any social event she asks of him for a whole year. On one condition: marriage is off the table.
The Phoenix Series (The Phoenix Series Boxset Book 3) (affiliate link)
Newlyweds, Phoenix and Athena, find themselves in an intense struggle against the formidable forces of The Grid. As The Grid’s leader, Hugo Hanigan, tightens his grip, the stakes rise. In the heart of this battle, a shadowy figure emerges—Tommy O’Riordan, the Grid’s enforcer. His conviction for murder sparks a chain of events that lead to a chilling reckoning. Hanigan, a mastermind driven by vengeance, unleashes a wave of bloodshed that sends shockwaves throughout the country.
Burke’s Sweet Beloved (A Cowboy’s Chance Book 1) (affiliate link)
Burke Dawson wants children; unfortunately, that also includes a wife. His first wife was a citified socialite who stole half of his ranch. Now Burke’s determined to find an honest country girl with no expectations of love.
Everything in Annie Douglas’ life has taught her that men can’t be trusted. Although Burke is big, strong, and not seemingly gentle, Annie feels drawn to the handsome Texas cowboy.
Misunderstandings, accidents, and treachery lead to Annie leaving shattered and alone. Can Burke offer the trust, understanding and love she so badly needs?
Girl with a Gun (Annie Oakley Mystery Series Book 1) (affiliate link)
She’s on the rise to fame and fortune, but her sudden notoriety comes with some deadly consequences.
In the glittering arenas of the Wild West Show, Annie Oakley’s marksmanship dazzles crowds and draws acclaim. With dreams of pulling her family’s farm from the brink, the spotlight is both a blessing and a curse. A dark turn awaits as she stumbles upon her assistant, lifeless in her tent—an event cloaked in mystery and bearing whispers of foul play.
Probing into an unsettling past, Annie unearths secrets with far-reaching consequences. As she delves deeper, the line between friends and foes blurs. With her beloved horse suddenly stolen, Annie faces a chilling revelation: was she the intended victim all along?
Homemade Pizza Cookbook (affiliate link)
Are you tired of settling for mediocre pizza that fails to satisfy your cravings? Do you dream of creating mouthwatering, restaurant-quality pies right in your own kitchen? Look no further! “The Homemade Pizza Cookbook” is your passport to pizza perfection, delivering a carefully curated collection of recipes that will turn your home into a pizzeria haven.
Why “The Homemade Pizza Cookbook” is a must-have for your kitchen:
Elevate Your Pizza Game: Say goodbye to uninspiring store-bought pies and embrace the world of pizza-making excellence. This cookbook empowers you to become a pizza virtuoso, transforming your kitchen into a hub of doughy delight. Get ready to craft pizzas that rival the finest pizzerias, leaving your taste buds in a state of pure ecstasy.
From Classic Margherita to Inventive Creations: Embark on a culinary journey through an array of pizza variations. Whether you yearn for the simplicity of a classic Margherita, the decadence of a loaded meat lover’s feast, or the adventurous flavors of a gourmet fig and prosciutto masterpiece, this cookbook boasts recipes to satisfy every pizza palate and occasion.
Closer Home (affiliate link)
When Lise Redding’s estranged sister, country-pop star Callie Redfern, is killed during a publicity stunt, the small-town music teacher is dragged from her quiet life into the spotlight.
Lise hadn’t spoken with Callie in ten years, ever since Callie’s betrayal split them apart, so she’s shocked to discover that she’s inherited her sister’s massive estate. Not only that, but Lise is now the guardian of her sixteen-year-old niece, Ariel, to whom she’s practically a stranger.
Overwhelmed by grief and her new responsibilities, Lise thinks things couldn’t get worse. But overnight she becomes the paparazzi’s latest obsession. Suddenly she and her longtime friend Dale are plastered over the front pages of the tabloids. Desperate to escape both the media and her memories, Lise sets off with Ariel on a search for the girl’s father.
The Fall of Japan: The Final Weeks of World War II in the Pacific (affiliate link)
By midsummer 1945, Japan had long since lost the war in the Pacific. The people were not told the truth, and neither was the emperor. Japanese generals, admirals, and statesmen knew, but only a handful of leaders were willing to accept defeat. Most were bent on fighting the Allies until the last Japanese soldier died and the last city burned to the ground.
Exhaustively researched and vividly told, The Fall of Japan masterfully chronicles the dramatic events that brought an end to the Pacific War and forced a once-mighty military nation to surrender unconditionally.
From the ferocious fighting on Okinawa to the all-but-impossible mission to drop the 2nd atom bomb, and from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s White House to the Tokyo bunker where tearful Japanese leaders first told the emperor the truth, William Craig captures the pivotal events of the war with spellbinding authority. The Fall of Japan brings to life both celebrated and lesser-known historical figures, including Admiral Takijiro Onishi, the brash commander who drew up the Yamamoto plan for the attack on Pearl Harbor and inspired the death cult of kamikaze pilots.,
The Glitter Dome (affiliate link)
Wool: The Graphic Novel (affiliate link)
This contemporary dystopian classic–hailed by Justin Cronin, New York Times bestselling author of The Passage, as “an epic feat of imagination”–will captivate readers both familiar and new.
This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside. (Includes over 20 pages of bonus material: Jimmy Broxton’s sketchbook, variant covers by Darwyn Cooke, and more!)”
The Chill: A Novel (affiliate link)
Far upstate, in New York’s ancient forests, a drowned village lays beneath the dark, still waters of the Chilewaukee reservoir. Early in the 20th century, the town was destroyed for the greater good: bringing water to the millions living downstate. Or at least that’s what the politicians from Manhattan insisted at the time. The local families, settled there since America’s founding, were forced from their land, but some didn’t leave…
Now, a century later, the repercussions of human arrogance are finally making themselves known. An inspector assigned to oversee the dam, dangerously neglected for decades, witnesses something inexplicable. It turns out that more than the village was left behind in the waters of the Chill when it was abandoned. A dark prophecy remained, too, and the time has come for it to be fulfilled—for sacrifices must be made. And as the dark waters begin to inexorably rise, the demand for a fresh sacrifice emerges from the deep.
Dangerous Waters (Barkley Sound Book 1) (affiliate link)
Known as the Graveyard of the Pacific, Barkley Sound is notorious for surging swells with the power to pull helpless victims into its merciless abyss…
Sergeant Holly Rudd arrives in the coastal community of Bamfield after local divers discover a body with a knife jutting from its chest in the waters of Barkley Sound. As she investigates the crime, Holly soon realizes the sleepy town is rife with secrets. But what unsettles her most is the residents’ insistence that she bears a striking resemblance to the victim of a murder from three decades earlier. She shrugs off the uncanny likeness as a coincidence. But her simmering attraction to Finn Carver, one of the divers who discovered the corpse, isn’t so easy to ignore.
Finn, a former Special Forces soldier, knows it’s best to keep his distance from Holly. Yet it isn’t long before they both give in to the consuming desire they share. And as the danger escalates, Finn and Holly must rely on each other to thwart the plans of a cold-blooded killer who’s intent on keeping the past buried.
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