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His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes… Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the Rossi case frustrating. She’s got an elderly victim who’d just arrived from Rome; a widow who knows nothing about why he’d left; an as-yet unidentifiable weapon; and zero results on facial recognition.

This collection includes Irish Soda Bread Murder by Carlene O'Connor, An Irish Recipe for Murder by Peggy Ehrhart, and Mrs. Claus and the Sinister Soda Bread Man by Liz Ireland.

When Theodora Scott met Connor—wealthy, charming, and a member of the powerful Dalton family—she fell in love in an instant. Six months later, he’s brought her to Idlewood, his family’s isolated winter retreat, to win over his skeptical relatives. Stay away from Connor Dalton.Theo has tried to ignore the threatening messages on her phone, but she can’t ignore the footprints in the snow outside the cabin window or the strange sense of familiarity she has about this place. Then, in a disused cabin, Theo finds something impossible: a photo of herself as a child. A photo taken at Idlewood.

Newbie PI Lora Weaver is squirming in her seat trying to avoid temptation. She’s on a stakeout in front of Petit-Four, the cutest pastry shop ever, watching as pastries parade by in the window on what’s otherwise the most boring stakeout ever. She’s hungry. She’s cramped. And she can barely keep her eyes open. She also can’t leave. C&C, the PI agency Lora works for has been hired to help in a dodgy divorce case, and it’s Lora’s job to find out what else their client’s soon-to-be ex, Sloan Potts, has been playing at hiding besides his salami.

Jill's wedding to police chief Greg King is just days away, at a historic Spanish mission with a courtyard full of olive trees. But the folks in South Cove are more intrigued by what kind of ceremonies might be going on behind the walls of New Hope. Jill isn't fond of the man, but his followers seem nice, and they buy a lot of books. After a distraught woman stops by at Coffee, Books, and More with a picture of her daughter, who she believes needs rescuing from the suspected cult—and then Matthews's body is found, at Jill's wedding venue of all places—Jill makes a commitment to solve the case.

Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you'll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career.

Once a hypnotist with her own TV show, now, Sophie Quinn works as a full-time consultant for the FBI. Everything changed six years ago. She can still remember that horrible night. Slated to be the River Killer's tenth victim, she managed to slip her bindings and barely escape where so many others failed. Her sister wasn't so lucky. And now the killer is back.

Cari’s brother-in-law Robby has come to her with a disturbing tale: he thinks his boss is using him to pay a hitman! She initially chalks up his concern to paranoia, but her research paints a chilling picture. As she tries to connect the dots using Robby’s clues, she is blindsided by upheaval at the Brenington Beagle. The newspaper is struggling to make ends meet and the owner is restructuring her benefits package.

Still reeling from the death of one colleague and a near miss for another, DI Zoe Finch could have done with a quiet winter. But when a body is pulled from the ice at a rural beauty spot, Zoe and her team find themselves back in the thick of murder and intrigue. Who is the dead man? Why was he there? And is there a connection with a web of blackmail and corruption that spreads across the county? Someone knows more than they’re letting on, and their silence could cost more lives. But talking can be just as deadly.

With the death of an oppressive and overprotective husband, Janet suddenly becomes a very rich widow. Euphoric with her newfound freedom and wealth, she buys a lovely race filly, and spends a warm winter paradise at a five-star Southern hotel. She is hopeful for a new beginning and luck brings her a new love interest. But she quickly discovers life is filled with danger and pitfalls. She will have to use and sharpen her wits to save herself.

Alisha, policjantka, dostaje po latach list od Cate: najbliższa przyjaciółka z college'u prosi o pomoc w kłopotach. Gdy spotykają się na zjeździe szkolnym, Cate jest w zaawansowanej ciąży. Mówi tylko, że posunęła się za daleko i chcą jej odebrać dziecko, po czym ginie z mężem w dziwnym wypadku. I wówczas okazuje się, że wcale nie była w ciąży: do ciała miała przytwierdzoną poduszkę... Dlaczego kłamała? Prywatne śledztwo wiedzie Alishę od londyńskiego East Endu po dzielnice czerwonych latarni w Amsterdamie.

Harper Sullivan yearns for a place to call home, preferably with a delightful bakery nearby. When news arrives that she's inherited her great-grandmother's bookshop in the charming town of Havenwood, Harper eagerly seizes the chance. Unbeknownst to her, the quaint bookshop carries more than just shelves of stories—it harbors inherited mysteries and a touch of magical mayhem.

The Howloween Festival in Vardo, Oklahoma, attracts thousands of tourists to celebrate Halloween in the quirky town because it's also home to the mysterious Owl Woman. With the haunting face of a barn owl and the body of a woman, the creature is known to swoop through the Halloween skies and descend on her victims with a vengeance.

Avery Shaw thinks things are bumping right along—her ongoing war with the ducks invading her pool notwithstanding—but she’s quickly disavowed of that notion when her arch nemesis Tad Ludington’s task force invades her backyard and arrests her cousin Mario on suspicion of serial murder. Mario has been in trouble before—not of his making—but this time the deck seems to be stacked against him…right up until Avery realizes that Tad is bringing charges with zero proof. He can’t even prove that women are dead.

Jessie Harper, a librarian with a passion for the supernatural, discovers her unique gift when her talking cat, Khan, reveals a world beyond the ordinary. Together, they embark on a journey into the dark forces hidden in the shadows of Liverpool. When Jessie's dear friend Elsie is murdered on a River Mersey ferry, Jessie's life takes an unexpected turn. Determined to unravel the mystery, Jessie, Khan, and an unlikely team of allies, including family friend George Jenkins and local detective Bill Roberts, plunge into a sinister underbelly of lies and corruption within the local council.

The County Fair and Rodeo have come to Grace, Texas. Jess is reporting on all the events, including the Strawberry Tart Bake Off. Her best friend Avery hopes to win, but when one of the bakers is found dead, Avery’s boyfriend Caden becomes the top suspect! Jess is on the case, trying to connect the clues and find the killer. With a town full of suspects, it’s not easy.

Emily Hartley loves her life as the owner of the Sunny Side Inn, a charming bed and breakfast nestled in the heart of Maplewood. But when a bizarre . . . and possibly hilarious . . . accident with a waffle iron leaves her with the ability to talk to her cat, Mr. Whiskers, her quiet life takes a turn for the mysterious. The drama unfolds when a renowned violinist checks into the inn, only to be found dead the next morning, her priceless violin missing. The police rule it as a natural death and a case of theft, but Emily and Mr. Whiskers suspect foul play.

Just as burgeoning charcuterie entrepreneur, Katie Aubrey, gets ready to teach a charcuterie class for a handful of adults, the body of a retired investigative reporter is found behind her sandwich shop and the gift store next door. The reporter had broken the story about a gold heist in the '80s, but has been out of the limelight for years. Until now. And while Katie tries to conduct business as usual, rumors abound. To make matters worse, the adults in her class are as backbiting and obnoxious as possible.

Evelyn Chambers zieht nach einer langen Haftstrafe zu ihrer Schwester Mary nach South Pendrick. Ihr Mann Walter will sich von ihr scheiden lassen und auch ihre Kinder warten schon lange nicht mehr auf sie. Doch der ersehnte Neubeginn soll Evelyn einfach nicht gelingen: Sie fühlt sich verfolgt und erhält Geschenke von einem heimlichen Verehrer. Als Evelyn verschwindet und Walter tot in ihrem Keller aufgefunden wird, beginnt Bee, eigene Ermittlungen durchzuführen und stößt auf eine furchterregende Wahrheit über Evelyns Leben ...

Auf der Ostseeinsel Fehmarn wird nach einem Mann gefahndet. Er und seine Familie sind auf der Flucht. Der Mann soll gesehen haben, wie einer der Pfleger im Seniorenstift angegriffen und fast umgebracht wurde. Der Täter konnte umgehend verhaftet werden. Weshalb der Tatzeuge mitsamt seiner Familie untertaucht, ist Inselkommissarin Frieda Lieken ein Rätsel. Fürchtet der Mann einen Racheakt, wenn er den Täter belastet? Lieken nimmt die Ermittlungen zu dem Fall auf – und stößt auf eine Mauer des Schweigens.