A love story with some steam, a little humor, and a twist.

Kate Bennett is unexpectedly set up on a date with her neighbor’s wealthy grandson, Nick Hughes. Neither one of them is thrilled about this date for their own reasons. Kate is hesitant about entering the dating scene again. Although she is moving forward with her life since her husband’s death two years ago, Kate hasn’t been remotely interested in dating. Nick is cynical about relationships and over women in general. In the past, he’s been burned by gold diggers who were only interested in his money.

Reluctantly, they agree to go on the date, which ends up being a train wreck largely because Nick was an arrogant jerk. However, despite a rough start, Kate and Nick are drawn to each other. Their relationship is getting serious until Nick finds out that Kate may not be dating him for love, but just for the money.

One will rise. The other will fall.

Kent Bancroft’s rise to fame and fortune was nothing short of meteoric. Once a simple teacher in London’s East End, he’s now on course to become Britain’s youngest billionaire.

But his success has come on the back of those he’s trodden upon to get there. Among them is a man whose fall was as swift as Kent’s rise. He used to be a sparky, honest and hard-working. Now, he’s homeless, drunk, and down one leg.

And he blames Kent for everything.

Forget forgiveness. Forget turning the other cheek. And forget waiting for karma.

This is a victim who won’t stand idly by.

He wants revenge.

And he’s going to get it.

Kent Bancroft will never see him coming.

Praise for Ali Gunn:

"What a cracking read!" ★★★★★
"Knox is brilliant!" ★★★★★
"Ali Gunn works her magic to weave a truly plausible and most enjoyable fast paced murder story." ★★★★★
"I truly enjoyed it and would highly recommend you read it for yourself." ★★★★★
"Really got me turning pages" ★★★★★
"A wonderful breath of fresh air" ★★★★★
"Ali Gunn has been quite a discovery." ★★★★★
"The start of a great new series" ★★★★★
"A future classic" ★★★★★
"Rich and well described" ★★★★★
"Grabs you in from the first paragraph" ★★★★★
"Will keep you right on the edge of your seat" ★★★★★
"Set in London, full of rich details that help the reader easily visualize the moods and locations of the city" ★★★★★
"An original and intriguing book. You won’t want to put this one down" ★★★★★
"Well written and kept a good tempo" ★★★★★
"A thriller that keeps going right to the end and keeps you guessing" ★★★★★
"A most enthralling read" ★★★★★

Praise for Sean Campbell:

"A captivating mystery" ★★★★★
"A heck of a read" ★★★★★
"Fast-paced and utterly enjoyable" ★★★★★
"Highly recommended" ★★★★★
"Impossible to put down" ★★★★★
"Top notch" ★★★★★
"Intriguing, suspenseful and a little bit too realistic" ★★★★★
"A must read for the mystery/ thriller enthusiast." ★★★★★

Discover How to Finally Overcome Indecision and Make Smart, Effective, and CONFIDENT Choices Without Fear or Regret!

Our decisions shape our lives.

Smart decisions lead to promising opportunities, greater happiness, and richer experiences. Poor decisions get us into trouble and often impose serious consequences.

That's why making decisions can be so difficult. There's a lot at stake.

HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS shows you, step by step, how to choose wisely every time. You'll discover how to stop agonizing and make smart decisions quickly and confidently with zero regret. You'll also learn how to recognize influences, both internal and external, that threaten to sabotage your choices.

In HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS, you'll discover:

• the top 6 reasons we make bad decisions
• 10 cognitive biases that sabotage us (and how to overcome each one!)
• a simple 6-step framework for making FAST decisions without fear
• an advanced strategy for creating pros-and-cons lists that actually work
• how to avoid information overload (and 4 types of filters that'll do the heavy lifting for you!)
• 7 ways to methodically challenge your assumptions in any situation
• how to perform a simple paired comparison analysis (it's easier than you might think!)
• the 10 questions you must ask yourself before making any important decision
• more than a dozen systems, methods, and hacks that will improve your decision-making skills

PLUS, YOU'LL RECEIVE 14 EXERCISES to help you apply the tactics you'll learn throughout this book!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, under pressure, and indecisive, HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS offers a simple, practical solution. Here's how to make better personal and professional decisions to create a truly rewarding life.

Grab your copy today!

Going Off The Grid: Escape the Toxicity of Polluted Cities, and Discover the Secret to a Healthier and Happier Life.

Are you aware of the price of living in the city?

We’re not talking about your money.

We’re talking about your health, sanity, and happiness.

A recent study by Melbourne Institute showed that people living in urban areas are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, as well as other mental health problems.

And that’s not even the worst of it.

Exposure to polluted city air has been linked to lower cognitive development and higher use of psychiatric meds among children.

The city is literally poisoning your kids.

Of course, urban living does have its advantages, but are you willing to pay such a high price for them?

More and more people are now realizing that ditching the city leads to a stress-free, healthy life. Not to mention the financial benefits of not paying for utilities and rent.

So if you, too, are looking to escape, but have no idea how to do it, then you’ve come to the right place.

And you’ll be happy to know that it only takes as little as 30 days to escape the smog-smothered urban jungles and find your happiness in the country.

In Off Grid Living 2022-2023, you will discover:

• How you can live off the grid without giving up any of your luxuries or technology
• What to look for when choosing the perfect location for your self-sustaining refuge
• How to install different types of water systems in your off grid home
• A huge variety of electricity options: You’ll discover how to use solar, wind, and geothermal sources to power your off grid home and all your gadgets
• How to grow organic, pesticide-free food without spending a ridiculous amount of time and money
• A comprehensive list of the best US states for off grid living (Hint: Some states actually have it all — great weather, beautiful nature, and cheap properties!)
• Tips for becoming completely self-sufficient, including strategies for saving an insane amount of money that you’d usually spend on urban living expenditures

And much more.

Even if you’re not ready to say goodbye to your urban lifestyle just yet, you should still explore what going off the grid actually means and all its potential benefits.

In fact, there are many ways to get the best out of both worlds.

So take charge and give yourself and your family a chance at a healthier, more fulfilled life.

If you’re ready to give off the grid living a chance, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

Her mind says no…

Wren Donovan’s done with love. Betrayed and humiliated by her ex-fiancé, she retreats to her family’s beach house on Heron Harbor Island to lick her wounds and gorge herself on ice cream, spray cheese, and a box of glazed donuts. Wren vows to devote herself to her law career and swears off men forever, but she isn’t prepared for what being reunited with her oldest friend makes her feel…

His heart says yes, please…

Smith Connors can’t believe his eyes when Wren walks into his restaurant. He’s loved her since they were kids, when summertime found them inseparable best friends. As a boy, he’d never felt good enough for Wren. But now he’s a rising-star chef with a thriving business who knows what he wants—which means he’s not letting beautiful, brilliant Wren get away again.

Smith determines to show Wren how good they could be together, and soon neither of them can resist the heat growing between them. He’d do anything to earn her faith—and her heart, if only she could learn to trust again.

Does real life emulate fiction? Or does fiction emulate real life?

All five books of the BrainTrust examine topics ripped from today’s headlines: Pandemic, Global Economic Meltdown, Deportation. How closely will the world follow the BrainTrust script?

Long ago, the President for Life expelled all foreign engineers from Silicon Valley. They moved to…

The BrainTrust:

A fleet of immense cruise liners jammed with teams seeking the next great breakthrough

A locus freed of bureaucracy and autocracy, a thorn in the side of every dirtside power.

A home for creativity where no problem is unsolvable, but no crisis is as simple as it seems.

A clean, well-lighted place for …  ferocious commando assaults, and desperate copter combat.

The Heroines:

Dash: the plucky mad scientist.

Ping: the bouncy itty bitty ninja with the Real Big Gun.

Jam: the quiet, resilient commando with the grace of a dancer.

The Frightening Fact: A little too much of it is coming true.

The Genres: near-future hard sf techno-thriller with a helping of political satire. If you can’t laugh about your favorite politician, journey elsewhere.

Otherwise, Come Aboard the BrainTrust.

Every book a Prometheus Award nominee.

​If you like Robert Heinlein, Michael Crichton, Charles Stross, or Ayn Rand, buy your ticket and come aboard.

Note to self: don’t fall in love with a gangster.

I’m the good girl: a college student who studies hard, wants to do good, and plays by the rules. I shouldn’t be falling for a guy like Darren Lee, the bad boy owner of an exclusive nightclub that, unbeknownst to me, caters to an international triad.

We’re absolutely wrong for each other. Maybe that’s why the heat between us is so sizzling hot…

But Darren’s desires run dark and wicked. Should I submit to his passions? Something tells me that if I throw caution to the wind, I could be in for a world of hurt.

If you enjoy mafia style romances with bad boy Doms and plenty of wicked heat, then get CLAIMED to steam up your reading today…

When the scars of the past make the future seem dark and bleak, could love be the candle you need to light the road to happiness?

In 1882, Daisy Creek was a small town with a dwindling economy, but for Jill Graythorn, it whispered a promise of hope...

Raised in a Boston orphanage, Jill continues to have nightmares about the fire that killed her family, and she still has the scars to remind her of her troubled past. Desperate for a brighter future, she responds to a mail order bride ad, and soon the Deputy of Daisy Creek is her shimmer of light in the darkness.

Deputy Bill Paulson knows grief too. When his wife died in childbirth, he thought he would never find happiness again. Encouraged by his sister, Bill finally begins his search for a wife: he knows his children need a mother, and Jill’s letters are a beacon of hope.

Jill finally makes the journey to Daisy Creek to meet the deputy. With her anxiety about her scars and Bill’s grief about his wife, their union is a gamble for both of them, and they’re surprised by their instant connection.

But no matter how strong a bond, sometimes reality is hell-bent on testing it, and events soon show that the pair’s trials aren’t over. With a crisis that triggers each of their worst fears, the couple is thrown into turmoil.

But they have one thing they didn’t have before: each other. Could it be that this is enough to get them through?

Scarred Mail Order Bride and the Widower is a heart wrenching story of two lost souls determined to find love and correct the course of their future.

Lose yourself in a captivating tale of determination, adventure, and hope as love shines in the darkness: click “Add to Cart” right now.

Aliens move among us—warriors, soldiers, explorers, and more—testing fate and finding love with their true mates. And they’ll do whatever it takes to ensure their human mates remain forever caught in their Alien Embrace.

his hot new collection brings you all the best in science fiction alien romances from New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling authors.

Our heroes and heroines will satisfy your cravings for every kind of alien romance, whether you prefer slow-burn or fast, one hot hero or two…or more.

Get this steamy new collection of alien romances from the best, new, and up-and-coming voices in sci-fi romance.

Scroll up and one-click now to preorder and reserve your copy now!

This boxed set collection of new alien-human romances includes works by:
Celia Kyle & Anne Hale
Milly Taiden
Honey Phillips
Margo Bond Collins
Ella Maven
Jade Waltz
Eva Priest
Lucee Joie
Luna Wren
Ava Ross
Luna Jade
Harpie Alexa
Belle Harper
Libby Campbell
Jessica Grayson
Eli Constant
Sasha Caine
Cass Alex
Skyler Andra
Meg Bawden
Nova Celeste
Tia Didmon
Vivienne Hart
Dee J. Holmes
Debbie Hope
D. F. Jones
Danielle Kaheaku
Katrina S. Karter
Michelle Mcloughney
A.J. Macey
Michele Mills
Alexis Osborne
L. P. Peace
Kat Parrish
C.L. Riley and Sapphire Stone
Jarica Riley
Samantha Rose
Tricia Schneider
Ruby Snow
Star Wing
Aria Winter
Sapphire Winters
Jenn D. Young
Lexi Velvet

These Two Dragons Are Giving Me The Experience I’ve Been Longing For

I left my small town and “true mate” because I felt there was more out there.

Meeting Taylor and Blake opened my eyes to a whole new world.
There was instant attraction when I met them.
These gorgeous dragon shifters had rock-hard bodies and chiseled good looks.

One night with them gives me more pleasure than all the nights I had with my ex.
It wasn’t only the physical attraction to these two.
They make me feel alive; every day feels like an adventure that I don’t want to end.

If I stay with them I’m forbidden to go back to my old life.
I have to decide if I could really leave my life behind to live out this fantasy.

Her True Dragon Mates is a standalone Rejected Mate Menage romance with a HEA and NO cheating!

What do you get when you cross Storms of Magic and Hidden Magic? Storms and Shades!

Grab the 8-book collection of both completed series today!

There's even a cross-over event in each book 4, you don't want to miss these epics series!

The first part of the boxed set includes:

In a time when magic rules the sea, she only trusts her sword.

Abbey has always been an outsider in Holdgate. While the people of her adopted city dominate the seas with their weather-controlling storm magic, she prefers the work in her father’s blacksmith shop.

Besting any foolish enough to question her skills with a sword.

But when her father is falsely accused of murder, she has to sneak aboard a stormship and take to the seas in a quest to clear his name.

Teaming up with a young storm mage and a no-nonsense Captain, Abbey sets off on a swashbuckling adventure.

She’ll soon learn that the legendary Storm Raiders--a terrifying group of seafaring pirates--are all too real.

Storms of Magic include:

Storm Raiders

Storm Callers

Storm Breakers

Storm Warrior

Then the second part of the boxed set includes:

The Truth will set you free, but what happens when the Truth is a Lie? 

Rhona and her paladin brother Alastar belong to a holy people who have waged war on witches and warlocks and their clans from the highlands. 

But when she uses magic to save his life, their world is thrown upside down. 

On the run, having left all they knew behind they have to rely on those who hate Paladins. All magic is evil, the High Paladin taught... But Alastar starts to understand that he might have been misled. 

If his sister uses magic, and she isn't evil...what does that mean for his beliefs? Brother and sister soon find themselves aligned with magic users and thrown in with the clans in a war against sorcerers and paladins alike, with only one hope of uniting the land--the legendary Sword of Light. 

It was lost years ago, and quest after quest by the holy paladins could not retrieve it. When you know the truth about magic... anything is possible. 

Hidden Magic Chronicles includes:

Shades of Light

Shades of Dark

Shades of Glory

Shades of Justice

1 EPIC TALE + 12 FREE COLORING PAGES = HOURS OF FAMILY FUN!

"The Amazing Bees is a must read for all children, their parents, teachers and others." - Dr. Renai Jonas

Follow the exciting adventure of Princess Debbee, a honeybee who sets out to save her hive from destruction by thoughtless humans. This engaging story teaches children how their actions impact the environment and provides a powerful female role model to look up to.

With gorgeous full-color illustrations and 12 free coloring pages, your kids will fall in love with Debbee and her adorable crew as you read and re-read her story together.

Entertain. Educate. Empower.
High-Quality Family Entertainment
29 full-color illustrations, 12 bonus coloring pages, and 124 pages of rollicking action designed to provide hours of fun for both kids and adults.

Meaningful Environmental Education
The Amazing Bees puts an adorable face on the small creatures that make life on earth possible to teach the importance of protecting the ecosystem.

Youth and Female Empowerment
Princess Debbee is a strong female role model who inspires kids to take action to do what's right — for themselves and for the planet.

Tired of being at the bottom of the “food chain”? Women, money, success... Do you ever feel like you have fallen behind whilst some other guys seem to have it all? Are you damn frustrated and feel like some major changes are overdue? Then keep reading..

When an alpha enters the room – he commands respect and asserts authority. The world stays silent when he speaks and everyone values his opinion. He does not chase women, yet they are always flirty around him... Other men envy him, yet they treat him with the utmost respect... He seems to get whatever he wants!

What the hell? Was he born that way? The simple answer is NO. You too have the potential to be that charismatic, smooth-talking, radiant with confidence guy. Being an Alpha Male is not a birthright – it is simply a way of life!

Latest research shows that most men want to live as alphas - after all, alpha is the guy who gets the car, the girl, the promotion and whatever the hell else he wants.. However, 63% of males will never be able to achieve the alpha lifestyle. You are one lucky 37 per-cent-er as you are holding this book!.

This is not a book of outdated pick-up lines and manipulative techniques. Using those would be the equivalent of using a band-aid on a broken leg – you need long-term solutions.

This all-in-one alpha male mindset blueprint gives you the tools you need and targets the most common issues men face on their path to the alpha male lifestyle, such as:

• How to be assertive and dominant without being aggressive? - this will boost your personal brand, increase your career prospects and gain you the respect of others.
• 9 reasons you aren’t getting the girl or the promotion - Rid yourself of the beta male mentality...for good!
• How do I find my purpose? - Ask yourself the right questions! A step-by-step guide to determine your passions and purpose in life awaits you. Time to live a more meaningful life.
• Gain the respect you deserve gracefully - Become a magnet, a leader, and someone that commands a room, just with your presence and unshakeable confidence - you will find a list of techniques to help you build a strategy that would best suit your personality!
• Learn why low testosterone levels are slowing you down - Boost your confidence to new heights using practical tips to take you from zero to hero - a natural testosterone-driven lifestyle! It will balance out your cortisol levels and reduce stress, anxiety.
• Getting rid of the toxic “I am not good enough” thoughts - Defence mechanisms like self-sabotage result in the need for validation from others. I will show you how to transform your brain into an alpha mindset where the only "validator" is yourself.
• Uncover the shocking truth about why your inability to say “no” will be your downfall - Set boundaries, stop pleasing people and get back to the things YOU love to do!
• Unearth the science behind status - Transform yourself into a resilient, assertive alpha over time or at the very least use my 7 Quick-Fix tips to boost your social status instantly!

Dude, you are not alone! I’ve been where you are at now and I want to help you change that frustrating situation!

Even if you’ve failed miserably at your attempts in talking with women, been oppressed at work, and been feeling like a loser, trust me we’ve all been there and I am no exception. Do you want MORE? Do you want BETTER? Hell, yeah!

Change the Default Settings of your Mindset! You Were Born to be an Alpha Male Original...Don’t Die a Beta Copy!

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All they wanted was to trade. Others had different ideas.

Join a world where humans and animals interact in a fight against the enemies of civilization. Three volumes with over 800 pages are contained in this one set!

Braden and his mindlinked Hillcat build friendships with other sentient creatures and extraordinary humans as they try to create a world of Free Trade, but obstacles stand in their way. As they encounter intransigent humans or power-hungry mutants, they fight for what they believe is right.

Lost & Found
The Curve Masters (2)
I drifted to a place in my mind where Leo always loved me as sincerely as I loved him, a place I never wanted to leave.
I was far away, yet I felt his lips on my neck, his teeth grazing my shoulder, his breath in my ear, and I heard his voice.
“You are mine, Diana, all mine.”

Invited to Laura’s Dungeon, Diana hoped to mend her broken heart in the arms of a stranger.
Instead of falling into oblivion she stumbled onto the man she wanted to forget

"Prepare to fall in love with Binti." —Neil Gaiman

Winner of the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella!

Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who do not share her ways or respect her customs.

Knowledge comes at a cost, one that Binti is willing to pay, but her journey will not be easy. The world she seeks to enter has long warred with the Meduse, an alien race that has become the stuff of nightmares. Oomza University has wronged the Meduse, and Binti's stellar travel will bring her within their deadly reach.

If Binti hopes to survive the legacy of a war not of her making, she will need both the gifts of her people and the wisdom enshrined within the University, itself — but first she has to make it there, alive.

The Binti Series
Book 1: Binti
Book 2: Binti: Home
Book 3: Binti: The Night Masquerade

PRAISE FOR BINTI

"Binti is a supreme read about a sexy, edgy Afropolitan in space! It's a wondrous combination of extra-terrestrial adventure and age-old African diplomacy. Unforgettable!" — Wanuri Kahiu, award-winning Kenyan film director of Punzi and From a Whisper

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

He’s the bad boy from the wrong side of the river. She’s the rich girl who wants for nothing.

They call them the rats.
The people from the poor side of Richstone river. Privilege lies just a short walk away and Liam Lawson wants it. When the head of Richstone Academy offers four places to the students of Sharrow Manor, he hatches a plan to ensure he and his friends get the opportunity to change their lives for the better… forever. Via a pact of blackmail and corruption of the girls of Richstone.

They call them the riches.
The people from the wealthy side of Richstone river. A life of excess and expectation, but Phoebe Ridley doesn’t want it. When her mother starts a social experiment at Richstone Academy, Phoebe is intrigued to meet the rats, to see how they’ll cope among the elite. She and her friends make up their own experiment. Via a pact of claiming a rat and getting them to do their bidding.

But as the two sides of the river collide and the games begin, the stakes get higher and their moves darker and deadlier... And not everyone will make it out alive.
 

A young reporter has stumbled into the story of a lifetime. Linking the deaths of three people to a designer drug with connections to a privately owned pharmaceutical company, his investigation is suddenly blocked by Federal authorities. In an instant the three bodies and all evidence in the case disappears. With nowhere else to turn, he calls Dr. Sean Nolan. Intrigued by the reporter’s account, the Federal involvement is a flashing red warning light. Dr. Nolan wishes the young man good luck but refuses to be drawn into the mystery.Days later, when the reporter vanishes without a trace, his regret at not helping becomes a growing burden of guilt. Now all he needs to do is track down the reclusive billionaire owner of Geneteer Pharmaceutical somewhere in South Sudan.
What could possibly go wrong?

"Fans of laugh-out-loud romantic suspense will enjoy this new author as she joins the ranks of Janet Evanovich, Katie MacAllister, and Jennifer Crusie."-Booklist, on An Affair to Dismember

"Elise Sax will win your heart."-New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis

In this boxset, you'll laugh out loud with Gladie through the first three books in the Matchmaker Mysteries series: An Affair to Dismember, Citizen Pain, and The Wizard of Saws. Come find out just what kind of trouble Gladie gets herself into.

An Affair to Dismember:
Three months has been Gladie Burger's limit when it comes to staying in one place. That's why Gladie is more than a little skeptical when her Grandma Zelda-who is more than a little psychic-- recruits her into the family's matchmaking business in the quaint small town of Cannes, California. What's more, Gladie is also highly unqualified, having a terrible track record with romance. Still, Zelda is convinced that her granddaughter has her clairvoyant "gift." But when the going gets tough, Gladie wonders if this gift has a return policy.*When Zelda's neighbor drops dead in his kitchen, Gladie is swept into his bizarre family's drama. Despite warnings from the (distractingly gorgeous) chief of police to steer clear of his investigation,

Gladie is out to prove that her neighbor's death was murder. It's not too long before she's in way over her head-with the hunky police chief, a dysfunctional family full of possible killers, and yet another mysterious and handsome man, whose attentions she's unable to ignore. Gladie is clearly being pursued-either by true love or by a murderer. Who will catch her first?

Citizen Pain:
Lovably troublesome Gladie Burger runs into sizzling danger and a fiery love triangle in the second installment of Elise Sax's hilarious and sexy Matchmaker Mysteries series.

Since joining the family matchmaking business run by her eccentric and psychic Grandma Zelda, Gladie is always looking for love. But when an unbearable toothache knocks her out of commission and into the dentist's chair, she prays only for relief. No such luck. Emerging from an anesthetic haze, Gladie awakes to find that not only is her tooth still throbbing, but her dentist is dead--and the lead suspect in the murder, office receptionist Belinda, just so happens to be Gladie's first real client. Now it's up to Gladie to find Belinda a man and keep her from being locked up behind bars.

As if that weren't enough distraction, two gorgeous men are vying for Gladie's attention: Spencer, the playboy chief of police, and Holden, Gladie's secretive, gorgeously muscled neighbor. Still, Gladie's not complaining about having a helping hand or two when the case leads her to a dangerously bizarre cult. She may have met her match--and if she's not careful, it could be her last.

The Wizard of Saws:
Five months have passed since Gladie Burger came to Cannes, California, to join her eccentric Grandma Zelda in the family matchmaking business, and Gladie is quickly mastering the rules of attraction. Her latest fix-up is still going strong and Gladie's bank account is back in the black--until a rival matchmaker arrives in town and has both Gladie and Zelda seeing red.

Not only is self-proclaimed psychic Luanda Laughing-Eagle stealing Grandma Zelda's clients, but Zelda is convinced that Luanda's ESP is total BS. She tasks Gladie with exposing Luanda as a fraud, but Gladie's attention is diverted when murder comes a-calling. Spencer Bolton, the gorgeous chief of police and Gladie's on-again, off-again flame, wants her to stay out of the investigation--and away from the deliciously chiseled detective who also aims to win Gladie's heart. But the one thing Gladie's learned is that in business, love and murder . . . it's always personal.

"Vallere has crafted an extremely unique mystery series with an intelligent heroine whose appeal will never go out of style." - Kings River Life Magazine

When Interior Decorator Madison Night accepts an assignment in Palm Springs with handyman Hudson James, she expects designing days and romantic nights. But after spotting a body in the river by the job site, she causes a rift in the team. Add in the strain of recurring nightmares and a growing dependency on sleeping pills, and Madison seeks professional help to deal with her demons.

She learns more about the crime than she'd like thanks to girl talk with friends, pillow talk with Hudson, and smack talk with the local bad boys. And after the victim is identified as the very doctor she's been advised to see, she wonders if what she knows can help catch a killer. An unlikely ally helps navigate the murky waters before her knowledge destroys her, and this time, what she doesn't know might be the one thing that saves her life.

"If you love Doris Day, you'll love Madison Night, decorator extraordinaire. She specializes in restoring mid-century homes and designs, and her latest project involves abductions, murder and vengeance." - Books for Avid Readers

"Vallere has a wonderful touch, bringing in the design elements and influences of the '50s and '60s era many of us hold dear while keeping a strong focus on what it means in modern times to be a woman in business for herself, starting over." - Fresh Fiction

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