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The Avid Angler: a Hot Dog Detective Mystery Case #1
Detective MacFarland was kicked off the Denver police force… …because of what he did at the mistrial of the man who murdered his wife. After losing his wife, his job, and his partner, beautiful Detective Cynthia Pierson… MacFarland hit the bottle and even lost himself. But now he’s crawling back out of that hole of anger and depression. After a couple of years on the streets, MacFarland is back on his feet, operating a small hot dog cart. He doesn’t make much money, gives a lot of his product to his former homeless friends, and studies language CDs in his spare time. He’s put his detective days behind him, and he’s happy that way. But then MarFarland is approached by a high-priced lawyer to help prove a woman innocent. A fishing buff has been found murdered and the wife is the prime suspect. MacFarland is not a detective anymore. It’s not his problem if an innocent woman goes to prison and a killer roams free. That’s not MacFarland’s job any more. Not even if it means working with Cynthia again. He’s just a hot dog vendor. If you enjoy seeing the down-and-out underdog get back on his feet to find justice, you’ll love this book and love the whole The Hot Dog Detective series. Get this book now, and start reading! This is a cozy mystery with amateur sleuth. Each book stands alone, but the slow-burn romance between Mac and Cyn, and Mac’s friendship with his wise but humorous homeless vet friend, Rufus, will keep you coming back for characters who have each other’s backs. This is a 70,000 words novel. About Mathiya Adams: Hello from Denver, Colorado! I am the author of The Hot Dog Detective series. As a consultant and corporate trainer, I’ve traveled and lived in California, Texas, New Jersey, India, the Philippines, Mexico, and Scotland, and too many other places to name. After having circled the globe numerous times, I’ve settled down in the Denver. Just as Denver is the gateway to the Rockies, I intend that The Hot Dog Detective stories will take place all over the Front Range and throughout Colorado. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Deadly Pursuit
Tick. Tock… The clock is ticking.Time is running out for Paxton Arrington.The choice he must make could be the difference between life and death. Paxton Arrington had an upbringing of wealth and privilege.Rather than live the life of a corporate CEO, Paxton chose to become one of Seattle’s finest.He’s a man with a rigid and unyielding personality and a belief of always doing the right thing. When he stumbles onto corruption in his own precinct, Paxton finds himself in a precarious position with no simple way out of it.Going head to head with Detective Sergeant Radley and his highly decorated Strike Team is career suicide. More than that, he fears that taking them on could have a ripple effect of unintended consequences. Drawn into a web of deceit and danger.Paxton enlists his good friend, FBI Special Agent Blake Wilder to help him get the evidence he needs to bring the Strike Team down once and for all.With forces aligning against him, Paxton must make a decision that could cost him everything.One that will forever change his life. Deadly Pursuit is the prequel to Arrington Mystery Series by Elle Gray Read more$0.00$0.99 -
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Fields’ Guide to Abduction: a Cozy Mystery Adventure
A laugh out loud cozy mystery adventure by USA TODAY bestselling author Julie Mulhern. For Hollywood influencer Poppy Fields, life is almost perfect. She wakes to sip coffee on the veranda, lunches with pretty people, and her name is on the list at all the right night clubs. Between, she shops. When Poppy travels to Mexico, she imagines luxurious accommodations, pristine beaches, and enough fun to take her troubled mind and heart off a recent loss. With six bulging suitcases in tow, she’s ready for anything—sunbathing by breath-taking infinity pools, gourmet meals at five-star restaurants, glittering parties on patios overlooking the Pacific. Too bad she didn’t pack for a deadly adventure. But then again, what does one wear for murder? Or kidnapping? Or meeting a Chihuahua with the heart of a lion? Turns out Poppy is more than just a Hollywood golden girl. But even with her new sense of purpose, she’ll need smarts, acting skills, and a lot of luck to make it back to Rodeo Drive. What other authors are saying: “Poppy Fields is in a tough spot. People are dying at a statistically significant rate after interacting with her, starting with her ex-boyfriend. Now a drug cartel is chasing her, the police have taken her passport, and that beach vacation where she was supposed to chill out has turned into a nightmare. Action, humor, great characters, and an intriguing mystery, Mulhern has packed a lot into this excellent mystery. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy!” ~ Julie Moffett, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Lexi Carmichael Mysteries “The best book I’ve read this year!” ~ Gretchen Archer, USA TODAY bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Capers What readers are saying: “Finally, an action adventure geared towards the cozy novel reader that was terrific.” ~ Goodreads reviewer “This was a hilarious read that had me on the edge of my seat turning the pages, while laughing my head off. Poppy’s character is wonderfully developed, as are the rest of the cast of friends and foes. The settings are beautiful described and the action is nonstop. The plot twists and turns and keeps the excitement building while providing lots of comedy moments. A must read for any cozy fan or adventure reader. This is the first in a new series and I am going directly to reading the second book.” ~ Goodreads reviewer “Poppy’s adventure had me laughing out loud!” ~ Goodreads reviewer Read more$0.00$11.99 -
Fatalities and Folios
Who knew that finding a rare book would also involve running for her life? When Poe Baxter fled her job as an English professor, she was thrilled to be launching into her career as an antiquarian book dealer with a trip to Edinburgh. But she soon finds that her queries into a particular book’s provenance are drawing some less desirable attention to her and her best friend Beattie. Not everyone is interested in sharing this particular story. Will the women be able to discover the book’s origins without bringing about their own ends? Read more$0.00$11.99 -
Before the Storm: One Hot Night
Navy SEAL Xavier Rivera visits historic Lake Olympus Lodge on a scouting mission for a top secret training exercise. In the lodge, he meets smart, attractive park archaeologist Audrey Kendrick. There are many reasons he should ignore the immediate, simmering attraction between them, but in the heat of the moment he has no restraint. Audrey is drawn to the secretive man who helps her when she’s in a bind, and she can’t resist taking a chance on a night of passion. But their one red hot night together leads to secrets and betrayal… Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Revenge: a Mafia Romance
*** Double-finalist (Romantic Suspense and Best First Book) in the 2013 Booksellers’ Best Awards! ***Top Pick, 5 Stars from The Romance Reviews – “This story truly exceeded my expectations. Revenge is action packed, and when the pace picks up, it does not slow down…. Pick up this book today; it will grab your attention from the beginning. I cannot wait to read the next book.” “Here is to a WHOOPING 5 Stars. If I had to describe this book in about 4 words it would be action-packed, sexy, romantic, and adrenaline rushing…. This would make a kick butt movie! There were times when I was fanning myself, sitting on the edge of my seat, and so mad I had to put it down. The steamy scenes were oh so delicious!” — Bengal Reads blog, 5 stars ENRICO LUCCHESI I do not like to be denied anything I want. And I want Kate Andretti with a fire that burns me to ash. Carlo Andretti wants Kate too… and my fortune, my estate, my empire. Most of all, he wants my death. Just as I want his. The vendetta between our families is old and deep. Only one of us can win, and only one of us can have Kate. Carlo believes that he can take what’s mine, that he can break me and make me crawl. But I’m Enrico Lucchesi. And a Lucchesi always gets what he wants. KATE ANDRETTI My mother always said my impulsiveness would get me into trouble. She was right. Marrying a man I barely knew, letting him take me to Italy… not my best decisions. Especially when I now know what the “family business” really is. I want out of this life, and I want out of Italy. But the only person willing to help me escape the Andrettis is Enrico Lucchesi. And he wants me to stay in this world that I can’t bear to be part of. The vows these men take talk about “blood and honor.” But I know what this life is: it’s blood and danger. It’s blood and death. And I’m not ready to be a Mafia don’s wife. ******** CONTENT WARNING: Revenge is a dark Mafia romance that contains graphic language, sexual situations, and violence. You have been warned. READING ORDER: Malavita (Prequel) – series volume 1 (optional)Revenge – series volume 2Retribution – series volume 3Redemption – series volume 4Reckoning – series volume 5 Read more$0.00$0.99 -
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Cozy Case Files, Volume 15: a Cozy Mystery Sampler
Looking for a new cozy series? In this edition of Cozy Case Files, Minotaur Books compiles the beginnings of eight charming cozy mysteries publishing in Spring/Summer 2022 for free for easy sampling. The fifteenth edition of Cozy Case Files features the latest cozies by the following authors: Ellie Alexander, Meri Allen, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Jess Dylan, Leonard Goldberg, Carolyn Haines, and Ashley Weaver. Something old, something new, something borrowed, someone murdered? It’s wedding season in Fatal Flowers, Round Up the Usual Peacocks, and Donut Disturb. An ice cream social gone wrong in Mint Chocolate Murder. A Halloween season of beguiling cult leaders, witchcraft, and potentially human sacrifice in Lady of Bones. A small community’s secrets need to be uncovered in Gone but Not Furgotten. For historicals, the daughter of Sherlock Holmes is back in The Blue Diamond. And A Key to Deceit is a delightful World War II mystery filled with spies, murder, romance, and wit. Read more -
On the Edge: a Gripping Financial Thriller
Jean-Luc Martel wants to become the greatest hedge fund manager of his generation and “The Man Who Broke the Euro”. From his past as an RAF fighter pilot to his job as a bond trader in the City, Alex Calder is a man known for taking big risks – and winning. When colleague Jennifer Tan decides to pursue a sexual harassment case against her boss, Calder witnesses the ugly side of his world. And the tragic. For Jen commits suicide and Calder quits in disgust. One year on, Calder is running a flying school in Norfolk. But the past won’t disappear. When a former colleague of Jen’s vanishes while visiting Jean-Luc Martel in his mountain paradise in Wyoming, Calder sees the tragic events of twelve months earlier in even more sinister and terrifying light. It’s time for him to risk reputation, livelihood and even his life to see that justice is done. “Ridpath has that read-on factor that sets bestsellers apart.” – The Guardian “It is the author’s insight into the complexities of the business that gives his novel so much life. And he can write… Yes, he has a winner here.” – The New York Times “It’ll send a shiver down bankers’ spines.” – Mirror “The author makes you feel the intensity of the trading floor, the combination of number-crunching and gut instinct that leads people to take big risks, the thrill of playing a hunch and getting it right.” – Los Angeles times Book Review “For sheer entertainment, there’s nothing in the mystery genre to beat a well-constructed thriller… …the new book of Michael Ridpath provides a master-class in how it’s done. I read it in one gulp.” – The Observer “As slick and compulsive a piece of storytelling as can be found in the best of blockbuster fiction.” – Sunday Express. Read more$0.00$5.99 -
Lake of Lies: Detectives Charlotte Pierce and Kaitlyn Carr Novella)
When a young woman’s lifeless body is found with strangulation marks not far from her tent, Detective Charlotte Pierce heads to the small mountain town of Quail Lake to investigate. Mesquite County Sheriff’s department is short staffed and the only other person working the case is an inexperienced deputy who has never investigated a murder. Soon, Charlotte discovers that the twenty-year-old murder victim was living in a camper van with her boyfriend and documenting their life online as van life influencers. But there’s more to it. Charlotte had actually met the couple while on a hike by a desert waterfall and intervened when their argument got intense. Now, Charlotte is up against the clock to find the boyfriend, the person she suspects was the last one to see the woman alive. The investigation leads her from the sleepy town of Quail Lake to the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and the streets that she is all too familiar with having worked previously for the LAPD. It also brings her in contact with an old acquaintance, Detective Kaitlyn Carr who helps her with the mystery. As Charlotte and Kaitlyn start to pieces of the puzzle together, they find out that appearances are deceiving. Quail Lake is a town where secrets don’t want to stay buried and the truth will put both of their lives in danger. This novella is full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the last page. Scroll up to grab the book now! Read more$0.00$8.99 -
Skin Deep: an Enemies to Lovers Firefighter Romantic Suspense
He swore he’d never forgive her…until he had to trust her with his life. Reckless. Smart-mouthed. Infuriating.Gorgeous.Isabella Moreno is the enemy.Kellan’s never going to forget how the sexy detective endangered his sister’s life. Not even when he makes a bone-chilling discovery at the scene of a fire and she needs his help to catch a killer. Isabella won’t stop until she gets justice even if she has to work with Kellan Walker to do it. But the closer she gets to the tall, dark, and scorchingly hot firefighter,the more she wants to sleep with the enemy. But real danger lurks in the shadows. The stakes grow higher. The passion hotter. What started as a case has become everything… And with one wrong step, they could lose it all. USA Today best-seller Kimberly Kincaid offers up a scorching, full-length firefighter suspense with a protector hero, a headstrong heroine, and action on the streets with sizzle between the sheets. Enemies to lovers never burned so hot on their way to happily ever after. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
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From Darkness Into Love: a Small-town, Second-chance Mystery Romance
“From Darkness into Love is a fast-paced, deeply emotional, second-chance romance that readers have described as “full of action, suspense, and romance.” How many times will you risk your heart for love? Not once, but twice, tragedy had torn Jessie’s world apart. Cameron had saved her and captured her heart. However, before they could reach their happy ending, threats from a sinister stranger forced her to abandon everything she loved. It had taken years for Cameron’s heart to heal, allowing him to move on with someone else. Except – the heart wants what the heart wants. When Jessie returns home, the chemistry between them is too powerful to resist. Then threatening messages return, bringing their second chance for a happy ending to a halt. They’re left to face the fact – someone in Swan Harbor intends to keep them apart. For a chance at the future they want, Jessie and Cameron must rely on everyone available – even the suspected enemy. Welcome to Swan Harbor From Darkness into Love is Book One in the Contemporary Romantic Suspense from Swan Harbor series. It is a steamy, small-town, second-chance, sports romance with a guaranteed happy ending. Download a copy and enjoy your stay in Swan Harbor. Read more$0.00$2.99 -
Dead Men Don’t Chew Gum
NEVER take the short cut… Rika Martín wasn’t in Bolo, Texas, five minutes before she was run off the road, tripped over a dead body, then arrested for murder. And she’s not so sure about Nick, the lawyer who’s been assigned to her, even when he’s shirtless, wearing a cowboy hat, and holding an extra-long hose. (Okay, maybe then.) All Nick Owen can think about is getting out of Bolo, a hometown he never should have returned to. Until he goes to pick up his best friend Gabe—the local judge—for a round of golf and is forced to represent a murder suspect. Gabe, of all people, knows Nick has sworn off murder trials after what happened last time. Unfortunately, he also knows Nick is a damn good trial lawyer. Even worse, this “Paprika Anise Martín”—if you can believe that—seems more determined to solve the murder case than to defend herself against it in court. With claims of devil worshipers in the area and at least one shooter determined to take Rika out, can Nick and Rika resolve this case before the murderer gets rid of her for good? Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Count Your Hexes (Witch of Wickrock Bay Book 1)
Was Daniel George an unfortunate victim of some dark magic, or some invisible revenge? In the sleepy tourist town of Wickrock Bay, Maine, Mimi’s artifact and antique shop is a hit with customers far and wide, especially crotchety next-door cafe owner Daniel George, who likes to duck into the shop often to spot what Mimi has in her collections. But, after three Wickrock Bay citizens rub Daniel the wrong way, in one form or another, the man moves to take action against them. Only for him to turn up mysteriously dead. Wickrock Bay Police Chief Robert Thompson, and soon along with his crush Mimi, are immediately on the case. But Mimi also has to be cautious, because the object used to murder poor Daniel had come from her shop. Wickrock Bay may be a small, cozy seaside town, but tongues could wag if enough people find this out. This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Read more$0.00$0.99 -
Tell Me Why (Georgie Harvey and John Franklin Book 1)
‘Suspenseful, exciting, atmospheric rural crime; a riveting debut.’ – Michaela Lobb, Sisters in Crime Australia What will they risk for answers? Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side. Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region in central Victoria to look for a missing farmer, and soon links the woman’s disappearance with the unsolved mystery surrounding her husband. Meanwhile, maverick police officer and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that’s a step up from Daylesford’s usual soft crime: a stalker targeting single mothers. Georgie’s investigation stirs up long-buried secrets, and attracts enemies. When she reports the missing person to local cops, sparks fly between her and Franklin. Has he dismissed the writer too quickly? And what will the truth cost? ‘Worthy debut.’ – Herald-Sun ‘The police aspect of this novel has depth and believability…this debut is a cracker.’ – J.M. Peace, serving QLD police officer and author of award-winning A Time to Run Read more$0.00$0.99 -
See Her Run
When FBI Special Agent Mia North is framed for murder, she finds herself sentenced to years in prison, her life and career over. But when Mia, unwilling to back down, escapes and turns into a fugitive, she continues to hunt down killers and solve active cases—all while trying to clear her own name.$0.00$6.99