When tragedy strikes the Bryce Beach Public Library, the choice is clear for librarian Sunshine Baker: solve the mystery or lose her job. Despite having no prior sleuthing experience, Sunshine feels uniquely qualified due to her ninja YA librarian skills and all those Nancy Drew books she read as a kid. With the help of children's librarian Molly Simmons and cataloguer Evangeline Dupree, Sunshine and her colleagues scour Bryce Beach for suspects, clues, and the stolen treasure. Can she and her squad recover the proceeds from the library's annual fundraising gala and Bryce Beach's most priceless historical artifact, the Bible with the town's founding fathers' signatures? But here's the most vexing question of all: could one of Sunshine's colleagues be a backstabbing traitor out to destroy the library? As Sunshine always says, "Jesus, take the wheel!"
Two best friends torn apart by a life-altering secret. One summer to set the record straight. When twelve-year-olds Kat Steiner and Blake O’Neill meet at Camp Chickawah, they have an instant connection. But everything falls apart when they learn they’re not just best friends—they’re also half sisters. Confused and betrayed, the girls break off all contact. Fifteen years later, when their father dies suddenly, Kat and Blake discover he’s left them a joint inheritance: the family beach house in Destin, Florida. The two sisters are immediately at odds. Blake, who has recently been demoted from regular nanny to dog nanny, wants to sell the house, while social media influencer Kat is desperate to hold on to the place where she lived so many happy memories. Kat and Blake reluctantly join forces to renovate the dilapidated house, with the understanding that Kat will try to buy Blake out at the end of the summer. The women clash as Blake’s renovation plans conflict with Kat’s creative vision; meanwhile, each sister finds herself drawn into a summer romance. As the weeks pass, the two women realize the most difficult project they face this summer will be coming to grips with their shared past—and learning how to become sisters.
Janelle Roberts is freed--thanks to the actions of strangers--after serving six years of a twenty-year sentence for a murder she did not commit. But a murderer is still at large, and Janelle needs to be somewhere safe with someone she can trust. She may not survive another betrayal.
The beach, an iconic fixture of many children’s summers, is artfully celebrated in this boardbook. Designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the environment’s natural wonders, the book features a multicultural group of people experiencing all that the beach has to offer. Rhythmic language guides children through the passage of a single day of fun at the seaside—splashing, playing in the waves, boating, fishing, identifying wildlife, and more.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION! "Original, sparkling bright, and layered with feeling."--Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast. They're polar opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the next three months, they're living in neighboring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer's block. Until, one hazy evening, one thing leads to another and they strike a deal designed to force them out of their creative ruts: Augustus will spend the summer writing something happy, and January will pen the next Great American Novel. She'll take him on field trips worthy of any rom-com montage, and he'll take her to interview surviving members of a backwoods death cult (obviously). Everyone will finish a book and no one will fall in love. Really.
Get FIVE “unputdownable” mysteries featuring travel writer Alex Paige. With engaging characters, stunning locations, and plenty of twists and turns, Peril on the Peninsula, Revenge in the Rockies, Betrayed at the Beach, and Ruin on the River are must-reads for fans of cozy mysteries and travel writing alike. Please note that paperback books do not come in a box. Peril on the Peninsula An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 1 Although Alex Paige is eager to get back in the field after a year off for cancer treatment, she’s afraid she’s forgotten how to be a travel writer. A visit to an idyllic resort seems like an easy way to get her feet wet. Lucky for her, she’s put at ease when she meets a fellow survivor. But that comfort is destroyed when Alex discovers a greedy developer she’d put in jail during her journalism years is buying the resort. Alex knows if he’s involved, something must be fishy. She’s quickly proven right when his plans are revealed. But the real threat comes when the evil felon’s partner is murdered. With the help of her irrepressible friend William and a lantern-jawed boat captain, Alex is determined to save the resort and marina. Can she expose the real killer before she becomes the next victim? Peril on the Peninsula is the first book in the Alex Paige Cozy Travel Mysteries Series. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and a setting that’ll have you booking your next adventure, you’ll love Theresa L. Carter’s debut novel. Revenge in the Rockies An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 2 Travel writer Alex Paige is ready for an easy visit to Colorado Springs after her last adventure almost got her killed. Although she hates reality shows with a white-hot passion, she agreed to cover this one because her best friend’s competing. The icing on the cake was that it wouldn’t be one of those cut-throat drama fests. At least, that’s what they promised. But then the show’s playboy producer is literally stabbed in the back and Emily’s the prime suspect. Can Alex find out who did it before her friend’s goose is cooked? Join Alex, her delightful friend William, and meet feisty Emily in this new Alex Paige cozy travel mystery. Revenge in the Rockies is the second book in the adventures of Alex Paige. If you love engaging characters, dastardly villains, and a setting that’ll have you booking your next adventure, you’ll love Theresa L. Carter’s travel mystery series. Betrayed at the Beach An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 3 Treasure. Treachery. Murder. This is not the adventure Alex expected. After months of solid work, travel writer Alex Paige is ready for some fun in the sun. She lands in Gulf Shores, Alabama, to celebrate her friend’s new beach-front restaurant and dig into the area’s past. It’ll be a week of exploration and research followed by some well-earned rest. At least, that’s the plan. It starts out well enough, with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and an invitation to preview a priceless artifact at the local archaeology museum. Unfortunately, she’s not there 24 hours when a man is murdered and her friend’s sister Cassidy is the primary suspect. Alex and her sidekick William (don’t tell him we called him that) try to prove Cassidy’s innocence and catch the real killer before anyone else–including Alex herself–is murdered. Join her as she uncovers dark secrets and buried treasure in this thrilling cozy mystery set along the Gulf of Mexico. Ruin on the River An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 4 Hops. Heartbreak. Homicide. When a festival turns fatal, can Alex catch the killer, or will this be her last call? It’s summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the perfect backdrop for a craft beer festival. A charity event like this is right up Alex’s alley and she road trips to Asheville with her best friend Emily, who’s got more than beer on her brain. They’re joined by her other best friend William and his boyfriend to enjoy some suds in the sun and support a great cause. All is frothy and fun until the south’s biggest brewery tycoon is found belly up, and fingers point at the festival’s organizer, who also happens to be Alex’s friend. Can she figure out who blew the keg, or will Alex be the next one tapped out? Join her as she exposes dark ambitions and bitter rivalries in this thrilling cozy mystery set in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Chaos in the Canyon An Alex Paige Travel Mystery, Book 5 Travel writer Alex Paige's Montana adventure takes an unexpected turn when a controversial re-enactor winds up dead. With her best friend William as the prime suspect, Alex's sightseeing plans quickly become a race against time. Navigating a maze of local lore, long-held grudges, and surprising alliances, Alex must piece together a puzzle that spans centuries. From picturesque Pompeys Pillar to the rugged depths of Bighorn Canyon, every clue brings her closer to the truth--and to a killer determined to keep the past buried. If you love your whodunits with a side of wanderlust, pack your bags for this thrilling Montana mystery!
Enjoy this HOT merman shifter romance by USA Today Bestselling paranormal romance author Starla Night! Tattooed warriors are climbing out of the secret depths to claim their soul mates and save their race! Harmony is terrified when she awakens on a raft in the middle of the ocean with a deadly, tattooed Lord of the Sea hulking over her. But she quickly realizes he’s the one who saved her from the storm—and that joining his undersea world is the only way she’ll survive. Mer warlord Faier dreads his bride’s terror as she stares on his wrecked body. A lifetime of honorable service has destroyed his chance to woo a mate. Can the pure-hearted human ever look past his scars and see the man within? This star-crossed pair is stranded deep in forbidden territory. Their foe has no compunction about killing Faier and taking Harmony. Because, according to the ancient laws, Faier is the true enemy. Until a long-buried secret changes everything… Secrets of the Sea Lord is the sixth novel in the bestselling Lords of Atlantis series. For fans of Elizabeth Briggs, Hattie Jacks, and Calista Skye, it contains shocking secrets, forbidden love, and all-new sea animal friends. Fall in love with these warriors of the sea!
A naval historian draws on newly revealed primary documents to shed light on the tragic errors that led to the devastating attack, Washington's role, and the man who took the fall for the Japanese tactical victory. Michael Gannon begins his authoritative account of the "impossible to forget" attack with the essential background story of Japan's imperialist mission and the United States' uncertain responses--especially two lost chances of delaying the inevitable attack until the military was prepared to defend Pearl Harbor. Gannon disproves two Pearl Harbor legends: first, that there was a conspiracy to withhold intelligence from the Pacific Commander in order to force a Pacific war, and second, that Admiral Kimmel was informed but failed to act. Instead, Gannon points to two critical factors ignored by others: that information about the attack gleaned from the "Magic" code intercepts was not sent to Admiral Kimmel, and that there was no possibility that Kimmel could have defended Pearl Harbor because the Japanese were militarily far superior to the American forces in December of 1941. Gannon has divided the story into three parts: the background, eyewitness accounts of the stunning Japanese tactical victory, and the aftermath, which focuses on the Commander, who was blamed for the biggest military disaster in American history. Pearl Harbor Betrayed sheds new light on a crucial and infamous moment in history.
NO FRIENDS Mardi Gras whips New Orleans’ French Quarter into a whirlpool of excess, color, booze, noise, motion. So the woman in the sights of Will Novak’s binoculars stands out. She’s bruised, barefoot, wearing a man’s raincoat. And she’s looking right at him. NO FAITH In a moment she’s fleeing into the crowd, but Novak knows she’s not gone for good. When she comes back, it’s with a gun to his head—and a story about crony politics, a crooked judge, a kidnapped whistleblower, and children in deadly danger. Novak can’t let this one slide. NO FURY Through the grit of Houston’s underbelly to the grime below Beverly Hills’ glamor, a trickle of rot connects the powerful to the desperate and corrupts the men and women who are supposed to stand against it. Deceit is everywhere. If he’s going to do right, Novak is going to have to do it alone . . . Praise for Linda Ladd’s Claire Morgan Thrillers “One of the most creepy, crawly, and compelling psychological thrillers ever.” —Fresh Fiction “Chilling, compelling suspense…be prepared to lose sleep!” —Eileen Dryer “Exciting, thrill-a-minute!” —Midwest Book Review “Plenty of suspense and surprises.” —Publishers Weekly
“The queen of beach books” (The Star-Ledger) returns to the shores of Nantucket in a novel about one memorable summer when flirtations flourish, family dramas play out, and scandalous secrets surface. NAMED ONE OF TEN BEST SUMMER BOOKS TO READ ON THE BEACH BY SMARTERTRAVEL Memorial Day weekend means that seasonal visitors have descended on the glamorous island of Nantucket. For year-round resident Darcy Cotterill, it means late-night stargazing in the backyard of the beautiful house she grew up in and inherited from her beloved grandmother. It’s also Darcy’s chance to hit the beach and meet her new summertime neighbors. But the last person the thirty-year-old librarian expects to see staying next door is her ex-husband, Boyz, along with his wife, Autumn, and stepdaughter, Willow. Darcy must also navigate the highs and lows of a new romantic relationship with local carpenter Nash Forester even as she becomes smitten with handsome vacationer Clive Rush, a musicologist in town to write a book and visit family. And she finds herself pulled into the concerns of Boyz, Autumn, a charming elderly neighbor, and an at-risk teen. As the season nears its end, Darcy must decide her next move: retreating to the comforts of her steady and secure island life, or risking it all for a chance at true happiness. Praise for Secrets in Summer “Full of rich details about life on Nantucket, this breezy tale is at once nostalgic and hopeful. . . . The story is filled with sweet moments of unlikely female connections. An easily digestible, warmhearted tale of eye-opening friendships.”—Kirkus Reviews “[Nancy] Thayer’s latest is a lovely and heartwarming contemporary read with its blend of humor and emotion set against the beautiful backdrop of Nantucket Island. Her well-crafted plot is infused with warmth and heartfelt, tender moments. Darcy is a strong, independent yet vulnerable heroine who will appeal to readers. Thayer’s engaging storytelling and authentic, endearing characters will keep readers turning the pages.”—RT Book Reviews “Thayer’s beachside novel brims with themes that women’s-fiction readers love, and the plot skims important issues—infidelity, fear of commitment, grief—while maintaining its focus on Darcy’s personal growth and the intergenerational friendship between the four women.”—Booklist (starred review)
