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The House on Blackberry Hill (Jewell Cove Book 1) (affiliate link)
Abby Foster never expected to inherit an old family mansion. Her plan is to refurbish it, put it on the market, and head home to Nova Scotia. But the house—and the dark family secrets hidden within it—catch her in its spell. And before long she’s drawn into the close-knit town of Jewell Cove and falling for her sexy contractor, Tom Arseneault.
Tom hides away in his secluded cottage where he can nurse his grief and broken heart in private. Then Abby arrives in town, and the restoration job at Blackberry Hill is too tempting to resist, much like its determined and beautiful owner. Soon Tom’s heart to begins to thaw…and love comes knocking.
When Abby’s search for the truth leads to dangerous consequences, she realizes Tom isn’t over his broken heart. Will she choose to stay and take a chance on a man still in love with another? Or will she leave Jewell Cove—and heart—behind forever?
The Inn at Holiday Bay: Letters in the Library (affiliate link)
After suffering a personal tragedy Abby Sullivan buys a huge old seaside mansion she has never even seen, packs up her life in San Francisco, and moves to Holiday Bay Maine, where she is adopted, quite against her will, by a huge Maine Coon Cat named Rufus, a drifter with her own tragic past named Georgia, and a giant dog with an inferiority complex named Ramos. What Abby thought she needed was alone time to heal. What she ended up with was, an inn she never knew she wanted, a cat she couldn’t seem to convince to leave, and a new family she’d never be able to live without.
In book 2 of the series, Abby finds a bundle of letters which had been written in 1954 in the wall of the library after Lonnie tears it down as part of the remodel. Intrigued by the secret revealed in the letters, Abby and Georgia set out to find the rest of the story.
One month ago, four college girls were abducted. Three were brutally murdered—one girl escaped.
Angie was traumatized into a state of shock. The police don’t believe her story. A psychiatrist diagnosed her as emotionally unstable. But is the murderer stalking her right now, eager to finish what he started?
FBI Special Agent Brenda Reynolds of the VSRT must investigate whether the mysterious girl is a victim, a clever killer, or has gone insane. Brenda seeks help from K-9 handler Jake Wolfe and his highly intelligent dog, Cody. Together, they uncover the truth, one disturbing clue at a time, and soon find their lives in danger.
Taking Fire: The True Story of a Decorated Chopper Pilot (affiliate link)
Taking Fire is the incredible memoir by one of the most decorated chopper pilots to emerge from the Vietnam War.
Nicknamed “Mini-Man” for his diminutive stature, a mere five-foot-three and 125 pounds in his flight boots, chopper pilot Ron Alexander proved to be a giant in the eyes of the men he rescued from the jungles and paddies of Vietnam. With an unswerving concern for every American soldier trapped by enemy fire, and a fearlessness that became legendary, Ron Alexander earned enough official praise to become the second most decorated helicopter pilot of the Vietnam era. Yet, for Ron, the real reward came from plucking his fellow soldiers from harm’s way, giving them another chance to get home alive.
A Quiet Retreat (affiliate link)
You are cordially invited to visit the new Black Hills Manor Writing Retreat.
That’s how it all begins—with a simple invitation.
For five authors, it’s meant to be the start of a restful week, filled with free food, drinks, and likeminded company.
But shortly after their arrival, things take an unsettling turn.
Broken property, missing items, and strange noises are just some of the odd occurrences that have each member questioning their companions. As suspicions mount, the authors are pitted against each other.
Whom can they trust in a house full of strangers?
With tensions rising, the writers find themselves in the middle of their own mystery. Death, terror, and despair are common elements in their books, but at Black Hills Manor, the murders being plotted are their own.
The Restless Ones: A Novel (affiliate link)
here’s no rest for the wicked… or the dead they’ve left behind.
It’s been four years since Whitley Adams rescued her sister, Nora, from the Hartnett House Massacre – a nightmare she herself still struggles to escape.
When a documentary filmmaker expresses interest in telling their story, Whitley’s sister believes it could be the answer to all their troubles. A chance to finally confront their past, and move on with their lives once and for all.
But the past isn’t the only thing waiting at Hartnett House. More than memories roam its forgotten halls. More than shadows lurk behind its dark, unwashed windowpanes. Something sinister has awaited Whitley’s return since that fateful night four years ago, biding its time for one thing, and one thing only…
Revenge.
Shane and the Hitwoman (The Organization Book 1) (affiliate link)
No one warned Shane or Agnes that it was going to be a red wedding. It’s eight months after the first, bloody, wedding at Two Rivers and things have calmed down and seven weddings have been hosted without a problem. But no longer.
Bring on an eclectic hitwoman, an amiable Duke, an icy Duchess, a lot of sharp swords, a crazed ex-Duchess, a computer hacker and a dog named Rhett, and you’ve got a recipe for an action-packed, hilarious novel about the perils and promises of commitment.
Shane has no idea as he’s hidden on a snowy hillside with his sniper rifle on a job for the Organization, how the mission connects to a pending wedding. The operation goes to hell and he’s rescued by his back-up; a younger, diminutive operative named Phoebe, who is armed with a short, but very sharp sword and an even sharper tongue.
Charlie Brown: Here We Go Again: A PEANUTS Collection (affiliate link)
Sibling rivalries. Overzealous hall monitors. Un-kicked footballs. It’s the Peanuts gang you know and love, and everyone’s at it again. Lucy is offering her trademark 5¢ psychiatric advice—and her customers are wondering if it’s actually worth the nickel. Snoopy’s dinner bowl has been thrown deep into enemy territory—and he will do anything to avoid retrieving it from the neighbor’s cat. Finally, our hero must work alongside the little red-haired girl, his secret crush, for a school project . . . can you guess how that will turn out? You’ll find old tricks and new antics in this collection of the world-renowned comics.
Mr. Bennet’s Death (affiliate link)
In the spring of 1812, Darcy visits Rosings, just as he does every year, but almost as soon as he gets there, he hears that Mr. Bennet has passed away. Anxiety and concern for Elizabeth consume him, and he sets out to discover if she is well, only to be thwarted by Mrs. Collins who bluntly points out his poor behavior in Hertfordshire.
With the help of his cousin, Richard, and his aunt, Lady Matlock, Darcy adjusts his perspective and sets out to woo and marry his heart’s desire, Miss Elizabeth Bennet.
Elizabeth is surprised to see Mr. Darcy in Gracechurch Street when he first arrives at her Uncle’s home, but he quickly proves that he only has her happiness in mind…which baffles her. Why would a man so proud and unpleasant suddenly become so pleasant and kind?
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