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It's Simmering Suspense Week at the Castleton Manor literary retreat in Lighthouse Bay, Massachusetts. Librarian Faith Newberry has her hands full with a week of author talks and signings planned. But when the bejeweled guest of honor, reigning queen of romantic suspense Gloria Bauer, clears out her luxurious suite and disappears without a trace, Faith must scramble to keep the manor's other guests - and her cranky boss, Marlene Russell - satisfied with one less author.

Faith Newberry is settling in nicely at her job as librarian at the upscale and pet-friendly Castleton Manor literary retreat. Even her cat, Watson, has taken to his new life in Lighthouse Bay on Cape Cod. With a cozy cottage on the grounds of the Massachusetts estate in which to live, and surrounded by books by day and friends by night, Faith thinks life couldn't get much sweeter.

Professor Brady Francis practically grew up in Riverbend, Indiana. When he receives a job offer from Indiana Polytechnic that will help him turn his research in ocean cleanup technology into reality, the decision to move to Riverbend is easy. He soon settles into an open apartment above his aunt Marlene’s coffee shop and discovers that his aunt’s other tenant is an old friend from college. They quickly pick up their friendship where they left off, with her clever FBI K-9 tagging along.

Carlotta Wren has always wondered what her life would've been like if her father hadn't been charged with a white-collar crime, and if her wealthy parents hadn't fled town to avoid facing the music, leaving her to fend for herself and to raise her younger brother Wesley. But with a twist of fate, she's about to find out...

A sweeping history of the United States' economy and politics, Shock Values reveals how the American state has been shaped by a massive, ever-evolving effort to insulate its economy from the real and perceived dangers of price fluctuations. Carola Binder narrates how the pains of rising and falling prices have brought lasting changes for every generation of Americans. And with each brush with price instability, the United States has been reinvented—not as a more perfect union, but as a reflection of its most recent failures.

An over-the-top psychological thriller that tells the story of the scorned wife of a billionaire and her delicious plot to get revenge and bring him to his knees—a "sexy, deliciously dark journey" (Los Angeles Times) from a global superstar. Faye has loved Jack since they were students at...

In this vintage locked-room murder-mystery, Nurse Sarah Keate is assigned to the at-home care of a man who recently had a stroke. While he is unconscious, on a dark and stormy night, a murder takes place in his bedroom. With family members and potential heirs confined to the house for several days, additional murders occur while the nurse and detective Lance O’Leary, work on solving the case.

Count down to Christmas with twelve sealed holiday love stories by beloved romance authors. The Twelve Loves of Christmas is a swoon-worthy short story collection about finding love during the most magical time of the year. Including a playful forced proximity romance featuring a woman and her...

A patient-proven ten-step plan to take control of your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease without drugs, from renowned nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Janet Brill. For the millions of people with high cholesterol, statins are often the first-line treatment. While these...

From world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor Temple Grandin -- a book of personal stories, inventions, and facts that will blow young inventors' minds and make them soar. Have you ever wondered what makes a kite fly or a boat float? Have you ever thought about why snowflakes...

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure in The Secrets In Maine series, spanning across seven captivating books. Brace yourself for a cast of vibrant characters who will leave an everlasting impression. Join them as they embark on enchanting journeys, encountering quirky animals, and delving into heartwarming sagas. Experience the thrill of coming-of-age tales and later-in-life romances, with a rollercoaster of emotions that will make you laugh, cry, and yearn for more.

Marli Rivers’ signature carefree demeanor melts away when her sweet shop is hit with a series of fires, threats, and vandalism. Local firefighter, Jake Kline, steps in to help following the attacks, believing Marli is being targeted by an arsonist. Their professional relationship feels strained, at first, and she is less than thrilled that Jake is the one who’s investigating the fires. Marli perceives him as arrogant, but that perception quickly fades as he proves to be a trusted ally in the face of danger.

At Rivers Boutique, where contemporary sophistication meets old-world romance, Cara Rivers curates a collection of the latest fashion, exquisite antique jewelry, and enchanting ornaments. Caught in the tangled web of fascination, Lance Steel, an FBI agent, becomes entangled in the Rivers family legacy. Once Cara's cherished childhood friend, Lance is torn between his duty and their deep connection. With rumors of art theft surrounding her family, Cara's trust in Lance was shattered, leaving their friendship in ruins. But fate intervenes as a mysterious benefactor clears Cara's name.

When Annie’s ex-husband goes missing, she puts their differences aside to search for him. But when he turns up with a bullet wound and paler than death, Annie knows she’s seen it all. What has Roger done this time, and who is after him? And why will Roger trust no one but Tom, his lifelong rival, with his secret?

The Beach House In Bar Harbor is a heartwarming tale that follows the story of Thorn Wright, a single father and local vet in Bar Harbor, who out of desperation is left with no choice but to hire Rose Davenport as his veterinary nurse and practice manager. After four years, Thorn still has not moved on from the sudden death of his wife, and seeing Rose again opens up the old guilt that he’s carried around for twelve years over her.

What would you do for the greatest love of your life, Annie? Annie fears this question with a passion. While she and her family fight mother nature’s wrath raging outside the Inn’s walls, the unexpected happens… A murder mystery drags her into a vortex of secrets involving her ex-husband and two powerful families in Manatee Bay.

Hope Wright, a successful bakery and catering business owner faces her ex-love interest and brother's best friend, Logan Hall, as he returns to town after being injured as a Navy Seal. Hope's feelings for him are reignited against her better judgment. But she is grappling with a secret - the identity of her six-year-old daughter's father. Hope finds that it's going to be near impossible to avoid Logan now that he's back in town!

A fire breaks out in the basement of Manatee Bay Inn, trapping Jake and Sage in a risky adventure that brings them closer… Until the flames leave behind a riddle that shocks them to their core. Relieved to see her daughter safe from harm, Annie soon faces another threat. Rochelle, her ex-husband’s fiancée returns, and she’s not who she claims to be. But when the storm hits the Bay’s wildlife shelter, her second daughter, Emily, suffers a terrible accident while helping the animals.

There’s a reason Sage Davies dreaded returning to Manatee Bay again. Even after losing her job as a reporter and her parents’ catastrophic divorce, the heaviest blow in her life was yet to come. Facing Jake Bellamy, the man who broke her heart into a million pieces and left a void in its place, nearly shatters her. Now all Sage can do is squash the impulse to be near him, especially with chaos taking her family by storm again.

When Annie’s ex-husband goes missing, she puts their differences aside to search for him. But when he turns up with a bullet wound and paler than death, Annie knows she’s seen it all. What has Roger done this time, and who is after him? And why will Roger trust no one but Tom, his lifelong rival, with his secret? Annie needs answers only Tom can give her, but she can’t stop him from carving his way back into her heart. The newcomers at her childhood home—where life began with a promise and dreams ended before they began—are not what they seem.