Monty Bodkin's pursuit of Gertude Butterwick is temporarily interrupted by his encounter with silver-screen siren Miss Lotus Blossom, who sees in him a means of restoring relations with her idol, the novelist Ambrose Tennyson. But Monty is not the only one with problems. Ambrose's brother Reggie has money troubles and Ikey Llewellyn is struggling with difficulties which would tax anyone's ingenuity, let alone his limited brain power. When the paths of these men collide, the ensuing plot complications produce a vintage Wodehouse farce involving London, New York, Hollywood and translatlantic liners. A delicious period piece from 1935.

A funny and tender story about family, friendship, grief, acceptance, and Richard Gere—an entertaining and inspiring tale that will leave you pondering the rhythms of the universe and marveling at the power of kindness and love. For thirty-eight years, Bartholomew Neil has lived with his mother. When she gets sick and dies, he has no idea how to be on his own. His redheaded grief counselor, Wendy, says he needs to find his flock and leave the nest. But how does a man whose whole life has been grounded in his mom, Saturday mass, and the library learn how to fly? Bartholomew thinks he's found a clue when he discovers a "Free Tibet" letter from Richard Gere hidden in his mother's underwear drawer. In her final days, mom called him Richard - there must be a cosmic connection. Believing that the actor is meant to help him, Bartholomew awkwardly starts his new life, writing Richard Gere a series of highly intimate letters. Jung and the Dalai Lama, philosophy and faith, alien abduction and cat telepathy, the Catholic Church and the mystery of women are all explored in his soul-baring epistles. But mostly the letters reveal one man's heartbreakingly earnest attempt to assemble a family of his own. A struggling priest, a "Girlbrarian," her feline-loving, foul-mouthed brother, and the spirit of Richard Gere join the quest to help Bartholomew. In a rented Ford Focus, they travel to Canada to see the cat Parliament and find his biological father... and discover so much more.

The first day of Megan's senior is going to be perfect. But then April, a frazzled fairy shows up claiming to be Megan's bodyguard, things go downhill from there. It wouldn't be so bad if her luck would just behave like it should so she could fit in at school.Megan's final hopes for a normal senior year are dashed when she finds out that Louie is not only back, he's sending creatures after her. His biggest mistake, though, is taking what Megan cares about the most, and now he's going to pay.

Sean sees himself and not in a mirror. Yep. And it's really scary. And then he gets a visit from the Morrigan and she's trying to play him. Also Sean sees someone who likes like his dead dad. All bad. 

Ten Tantalising Cozy Mysteries to enjoy on Saint Patrick's day! Sure to make you chuckle, make you go "aawww", and keep you guessing! Plus the authors' favorite Saint Patrick's Day Recipes.Have fun curling up with these Cozy stories and a delicious drink, knowing that just by enjoying these tales you are doing good in the world as well - because 100% of book sales proceeds go to a non-profit helping children living in terrible conditions, RAICES Texas.

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Action Adventure Urban FantasyI'm Sean O'Farrell and I'm really sick of monsters. I've got more than two under my belt now, but they aren't getting any scarcer. Last week I got in a slugfest with the Irish undertaker. This week it looks like I'll have to steal the Celtic Poseidon's most prized weapon of choice.More monsters are rearing their ugly heads and trying to drown me, literally. Not only am I no Michael Phelps, I have Aquaphobia. If I don't man up and learn to tread water, a lot of innocent people will be swimming with the fish.

A lonely, bitter waitress from New York finds a wee bit of Irish luck courtesy of a cranky Leprechaun.A compilation of new adult and young adult contemporary and paranormal stories.There are moments in life that take you by surprise - an outcome you weren’t expecting, an instant connection with a virtual stranger, or those warm tingles of new love. No matter what happens, you are certain that you will never be the same. Step inside and join these best-selling authors as they offer you a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of your favorite characters. From dystopian to paranormal to contemporary romance, this collection provides a taste of all that you love.Written by Anna Cruise, Carlyle Labuschagne, Charlotte Abel, C.L. Foster, Delphina Henley, E.L. Todd, Kelly Risser, Kristina Renee, N.L. Greene, Randi Cooley Wilson, Sharon Rose Mayes and Susan Burdorf

Perfect for fans of Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale, this lyrical middle-grade fantasy follows two children from opposite circumstances as their fates cross and change both their lives forever.Ever since her mother's death, Princess Una has suffered through years of loneliness in the royal palace, where girls are treated as an afterthought. She yearns for a different life but is unsure how to make anyone notice her. Then her father announces a special contest: Whoever finds the rare Silva Flower can present it to Una for her twelfth birthday and receive a reward. Frustrated by her father's grand but empty gesture, Una decides to take her fate into her own hands.Julien, a young pauper, has tried his whole life to make something of nothing, alongside his hardworking Baba. When Baba is arrested by terrifying debt collectors, Julien's only hope to save his father is to win the palace contest—to find the elusive Silva Flower. Little does he know that...

If the lights go out forever, can love survive?When four women from different walks of life are brought together by fate to witness the end of the world as they know it, each must find a way to survive against the odds as well as learn to rely on each other. Jackie Scott wields incredible influence as a magazine executive in Seattle. As she plans a smashing party for her fortieth birthday, everything is precisely as she wants it. But when a solar storm lights up the night sky in a dazzling display, it not only ruins the party but destroys power around the planet and Jackie must turn for help from the one woman she has tried so hard not to want … Taylor. Taylor Barnes is an Army veteran new to Seattle and wants nothing more than to find some peace and quiet working as a rent-a-cop in a corporate high-rise. When she is asked to attend the birthday party of the building's powerful and sexy CEO, she can hardly say no. Little did she realize every skill she ever learned would be put to the test to save the woman she can't seem to stop thinking about … Jackie. Anna Patten is a nurse practitioner who has returned one last time to the town she ran away from to pack up the house where she grew up. Trying to avoid any drama, she cannot get away fast enough, or so she tells herself while her heart wonders about her high school crush. When fate lands them together in Seattle at a birthday party, suddenly Anna must lean on the woman she once left behind … Lexi. Lexi Scott has built a simple life of writing novels and remodeling her farmhouse, but when she runs into a long-lost friend, her world is turned upside down. It's not until she attends her sister Jackie's birthday party that she is forced to not only face the apocalypse but now she must decide if she is willing to risk her heart again to save the only woman she ever loved ... Anna. The end of the world is only the beginning.If you like a story with romance and adventure, mixed with conflict and heroism, then you will love KC Luck's page-turning new book. Explore the world of "Darkness Falls" today!Note: This is a full-length, stand-alone novel with a science fiction/end-of-the-world theme, but is significantly more focused on strong female characters in a loving lesbian relationship.

Brothers avenge a father, Otherside and Earth fuse, a Death god strikes on HalloweenSean O'Farrell got smacked with a shocking vision. But there's no time to process it. Sean's brother arrives to help avenge their dad. The Celtic vampire queen will pay. But the Morrigan brings bad news. Samhain, better known as Halloween, is only two days away. It's the night Tir na nOg and Earth overlap. The perfect time for monster hordes to attack. But Sean can't protect the Bay AND find a cure for himself and all his friends. His only hope lies deep on the Otherside, but that leaves innocent lives vulnerable. And the Celtic god of death roams free, searching Sean's city for what he lost.For fans of...The Iron Druid series - Kevin HearneThe Colin McCool series- M. D. MasseyMontague & Strong Case Files - Orlando SanchezThe Shadow Detective Series- William MassaThe Unbelievable Mr. Brownstone Series- Michael AnderleWhat makes this series familiar?Horror monsters-of-the-week storyDark Urban Fantasy vibesYoung adult-gets-powers taleWhat makes this series unique?Celtic and Irish mythological creaturesUnrelenting retribution found in movies like John Wick, Ip Man, and TakenSword fighter urban fantasyScroll up and click buy to summon the Good Luck of a Shamrocker!

A wonderful collection of tales by Bret Harte, including The Luck of the Roaring Camp, first published in the August 1868 issue of the Overland Monthly and which helped push Harte to international prominence. The story is about the birth of a baby boy in a 19th century gold prospecting camp. The boy\'s mother, Cherokee Sal, dies in childbirth, so the men of Roaring Camp must raise it themselves. Believing the child to be a good luck charm, the miners christen the boy Thomas Luck. Afterwards, they decide to refine their behavior and refrain from gambling and fighting. At the end of the story, however, Luck and a villager, Kentuck, perish in a flash flood that strikes the camp. The flood theme may have come from the Great Flood of California, witnessed by Harte in 1862, which resulted from weeks of torrential rains throughout the entire state, combined with warming temperatures in mid January that melted the snowpack. In addition to the melt-waters, according to the Sacramento Union newspapers of the day, six to ten feet of rain fell in some mining areas near Grass Valley.

Camden and Trinity have always dreamed of a better life for themselves. As orphans they long for the day that they can care for themselves. But as siblings they each have their own ideas on the matter. However when they find adventure landing in their lap they soon discover things are never quite like your fantasies.America has fallen. In its place: The United Society of Reason. After his mother is gunned down by USR Agents, prize fighter Ryan Kaspar, with the aid of his leftover trainer, joins a small rebel squad to exact revenge. John Paxton, ageing ex-Marine and leftover, leads the unit. He lives by the phrase "any means necessary" as his unit fights back in the hopes of inspiring the populace. They are hunted by the hot shot, up and coming Agent William Sullivan, who must battle his own inner demons in pursuit of justice. Filled with explosive action, political satire, and a hint of romance, REBELS & LIES is a thrill ride you don't want to miss!

As spring rolls around in the Twin Cities, Kate uncovers a baffling new case. A millionaire recluse has been found with a spear through his heart—dead on his own private island. Detective Rosetti is called in to peel back the layers of the most unusual homicide she's seen yet. To add fuel to the fire, Kate's ex-boyfriend now occupies the desk next to her. It's a little hard to focus on her burgeoning relationship with one handsome billionaire when remnants of her past are visible at every turn. When the case, and her relationship with the two men in her life, all come to a head at an exclusive resort in northern Minnesota, Kate realizes she's going to have to choose her path forward—and fast. At the rate bodies are dropping around Detective Rosetti, she knows it's only a matter of time before she's next…

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A debut novel about luck and love, and winning a sweepstakes, with a cast of characters who will charm readers from the very first pageThe HomeSweetHome Network has just announced this year's lucky winner of a brand-new, fully loaded dream home: Janine Brown of Cedar Falls, Iowa.For Janine "Janey" Brown, hearing her name called on the TV has the hallmarks of one of her aunt Midge's harebrained plans designed to bring Janey into a world outside the one she once shared with her fiancé. Janey, however, is reluctant to give up the safety and sanctity she finds in her tiny kitchen, submerging her anxiety and grief in the pursuit of the perfect pot-au-feu.Meanwhile, across town, Janine "Nean" Brown just knows that this house is her destiny. Good fortune took its sweet time showing up in her life, but better late than never. And now that it's here, the house promises an escape from the latest in her revolving door of...

For eighty-year-old Bryce, life didn’t hold much hope or promise. Since his wife had died and his children had grown, his health had failed, and his doctors doubted he would live more than a year or two. But all that changed one fateful day as he was clearing out his rat-infested garage. For among the debris and detritus of his long life, he discovered a miraculous find—a magical box of brilliant yellow that had the power to transport him to the magical land of Xanth! And there he found himself transformed by a mysterious spell that gave him the body of a much younger man. A high-stakes wager between three cosmic Demons decreed that Bryce would face competition from a slew of suitable suitors to win the hand of the Princess Harmony. The only advantages Bryce possesses in this quest he has been forced to enter are a magical pen and pad that allow him to bring whatever he sketches to life, and the wisdom of his long years that tells him he is far too old for an impetuous princess barely out of her teens. As the half-dozen contestants travel together to the far corners of Xanth, facing obstinate obstacles, tantalizing temptations, and pun-filled perils, Bryce begins to realize that in this enchanted realm nothing is quite what it seems, and the loser in this dangerous game might be the greatest winner of all.

The Dearg Due is the local vampire queen and her children run rampant through the Bay Area. After tangling with Tain, they don't stand a chance and he goes after them like a beagle after quail. But there's more in store for me as I learn my hardest lesson yet. 

He may get a second chance at his one true love—if someone doesn't kill her firstWhen Garrett Sterling leaves for a horseback ride through his family's sprawling Montana property, he's expecting a relaxing break from the construction at the Sterling guest ranch. What he gets is something far more sinister. It all happens so fast that it's hard for Garrett—and the authorities—to sort out the facts. Two things are certain, though: someone is dead and the killer knows there was a witness.But when the one woman he could never forget emerges as a key suspect in the investigation, Garrett will do anything he can to help clear her name. She's still keeping secrets from him—that much is clear. But Garrett won't rest until he uncovers what really happened that day, how she's involved—and why everything she's ever told him is a lie.

When local chocolate maker Ms. Kozlow comes to the Juicy Gizzard potion shop asking for luck, Sasha needs to find out why. Does Ms. Kozlow need luck because she has a matchmaking appointment with Granny Yenta this afternoon? Can Sasha and her new friend Puck make it Ms. Kozlow’s lucky day?

From the critically-acclaimed author of The Downstairs Girl comes the richly imagined story of Valora and Jamie Luck, twin British-Chinese acrobats traveling aboard the Titanic on its ill-fated maiden voyage.Valora Luck has two things: a ticket for the biggest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, and a dream of leaving England behind and making a life for herself as a circus performer in New York. Much to her surprise though, she's turned away at the gangway; apparently, Chinese aren't allowed into America. But Val has to get on that ship. Her twin brother Jamie, who has spent two long years at sea, is there, as is an influential circus owner, whom Val hopes to audition for. Thankfully, there's not much a trained acrobat like Val can't overcome when she puts her mind to it. As a stowaway, Val should keep her head down and stay out of sight. But the clock is ticking and she has just seven days as the...

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Frank V. Webster was one of the early 20th century\'s most prolific authors of kids adventure books and Westerns, but that was due in large part to the fact that Frank V. Webster was actually many authors. Using Webster\'s name as a pseudonym, the Stratemeyer Syndicate published a number of books tailor made for boys, and they are still popular today.

Portal Fantasy meets Supernatural ThrillerMy name is Sean O'Farrell. Last week I got tangled up with a black wizard and a Banshee. After wrecking a big rig, I walked away alive, but not without getting a death-curse put on me. Now every monster from Irish and Celtic myth knows that I’m the new special on the dinner menu.Also a shape shifting, mayonnaise fanatic, pop culture lovin’ Hobgoblin is following me around and won’t shut up. I had to cancel date night with my girl after a flying monster almost took my left arm off. Thank goodness I’ve got Luck magic. Except it hasn’t been working properly. Plan B is the ole’ gun/sword combo.  Between nightmares of Nicolas Cage’s acting and seeing visions of my dead sister I don’t have the brainspace to deal with this new threat. But I’m going to have to if I don’t want any more innocent lives to be ruined. The Dept. of Fish & Wildlife can sue me. IT’S HUNTIN’ SEASON!

Aussie Seamus O’Leary never expected to land in a town populated by werebears, but Grizzly Cove has been a good place to heal after a traumatic imprisonment. Seamus is going to need the luck of his Irish ancestors and a heavy dose of magic to heal his inner turmoil, and win the love of the fair selkie lass who has caught his eye.

A Brazilian tarot card reader and a Russian crime lord try to restore peace to the galaxy in this steamy science fiction adventure—the conclusion to the exciting series that began with The Rule of Luck. The perfect society One Gov engineered from Earth's ashes is beginning to crumble. As social unrest and dissatisfaction spread throughout the tri-system, One Gov struggles to maintain order, and a single misstep could see civilization spiraling into chaos. During this dark time, Felicia Sevigny is eager to use her card-reading ability and new position with One Gov to help restore peace. But she soon learns that the game of politics is a dangerous one, and being married to Alexei Petriv, head of the Tsarist Consortium and One Gov's biggest rival, is not necessarily a hand in her favor. When members of her family begin to disappear, the stakes skyrocket. There are those who would stop at nothing for the chance to exploit Felicia's luck gene to...

A reissue of classic backlist titles from the author of the best selling Farseer Trilogy and The Liveship Traders books. LUCK OF THE WHEELS is the fourth and final book in THE WINDSINGERS series, which introduced her popular gypsy characters, Ki and Vandien.Gypsy traders Ki and Vandien should have realised the money was too good to be true. Three georns and a full orn to be paid on arrival -- and all they had to do was transport the cargo to Villena! The cargo, however, turned out to be human; a boy called Goat, and his family seemed just a little bit too anxious to be rid of him.The arrangement smelled like trouble. And it was; especially when faced with a few other unexpected problems... like a lovesick stowaway, an army of rebels and road bandits and a magical detour with death itself...

Tugs Esther Button was born to a luckless family. Buttons don't presume to be singers or dancers. They aren't athletes or artists, good listeners, or model citizens. The one time a Button ever made the late Goodhue Gazette - before Harvey Moore came along with his talk of launching a new paper - was when Great Grandaddy Ike accidentally set Town Hall ablaze. Tomboy Tugs looks at her hapless family and sees her own reflection looking back until she befriends popular Aggie Millhouse, wins a new camera in the Independence Day raffle, and stumbles into a mystery only she can solve. Suddenly this is a summer of change - and by its end, being a Button may just turn out to be what one clumsy, funny, spirited, and very observant young heroine decides to make of it.

"A compelling and intriguing read built on a fascinating premise. Cerveny's future world is richly drawn, and Felicia's and Alexei's adventure is definitely an edge-of-your-seat ride." — Linnea Sinclair, award-winning author of the Dock Five Universe series As a famed tarot card reader, all is well in luck and love for Felicia Sevigny, until Russian crime leader Alexei Petriv walks into her shop and demands a reading. Petriv's future looks dark and full of danger, which wouldn't be Felicia's problem, except that it's also aligned with hers. Felicia discovers she is the key pawn in Petriv's plot to overthrow the all-knowing government, and she must decide if she will trust with him with her heart, body and soul, before the future of the entire human race collapses around her. The Rule of Luck is a whirlwind thriller romance in a futuristic setting that will tug at your heartstrings while sending you on high-speed chases...

The chronicle of Tennessee Williams and James Laughlin's unlikely yet enduring literary and personal relationship.In December 1942, two guests at a Lincoln Kirstein mixer bonded over their shared love of Hart Crane's poetry. One of them was James Laughlin, the founder of a small publishing company called New Directions, which he had begun only seven years earlier as a sophomore at Harvard. The other was a young playwright named Thomas Lanier Williams, or "Tennessee," as he had just started to call himself. A little more than a week after that first encounter, Tennessee sent a letter to Jay—as he always addressed Laughlin in writing— expressing a desire to get together for an informal discussion of some of Tennessee's poetry. "I promise you it would be extremely simple," he wrote, "and we would inevitably part on good terms even if you advised me to devote myself exclusively to the theatre for the rest of my life."So began a deep friendship that would...

Woken with a kiss.It wasn't exactly a kiss that woke Don…more like a tourist copping a feel.And he wasn't exactly asleep…more like turned to bronze by a vengeful demon.But unbronzed with the squeeze of an ass-cheek didn't seem a fitting tale for a prince of hell.It wasn't long before Don determined that his non-metallic state might only be a temporary reprieve. How did the frumpy little tourist from Idaho free him?If he could find the disappearing dowd, he might have a shot at a permanent solution.Lucky Magic is set within Robyn Peterman's Magic and Mayhem Universe and guest stars Baba Yaga!

Luciana de Luca has a PhD in sass and gemology—and a problem. Her twin brother’s gambling debts have gotten out of hand, and a mob enforcer is blackmailing her to rob the latest, greatest mega-casino on the Strip. Although Lucy has worked her whole life to get away from her family’s grifter past, to save her brother, she dons three-inch heels and a sluts-r-us dress and struts into Alec’s Gerald’s casino, determined to put her long-forgotten thieving ways to the test again.  Alec Gerald, a shape-shifting dragon, has built the Crown Jewel casino to provide sanctuary for his people amongst the flash and awe of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the sexy little thief trying to steal his largest diamond exhibit turns out to be his mate, and he must woo her before he loses his dragon form forever. But before he can handcuff her to his bed and explain the details of a mating ceremony, an enemy attacks and threatens to destroy his casino, his people, and his newfound mate.

Ki and Vandien shouldāve known the money was too good to be true. Three georns and a full orn to be paid on arrival - just to transport cargo to Villena! The cargo, however, was human, a boy called Goat, and his family seemed just a little bit too anxious to be rid of him. It smelled like trouble. And it was. Not to mention a few other problems Ki and Vandien never imagined - like a lovesick stowaway, an army of rebels and road bandits and a magical detour with death itself.

She's leaving nothing up to chance. Not even love...March Lawson is an orphan who, for the past eight years, has struggled to raise her siblings on a meager allowance. Most women March's age would be picking out ball gowns for the upcoming season. But March's focus is not on finding a husband. First, she must devote her energies to just one man: the coldhearted skinflint who refuses to release her inheritance.Michael Cavensham, the Marquess of McCalpin, is not a heartless man. When he learns that Miss Lawson has been forging his name to procure funds, he can't bring himself to have her arrested—not when the bold-faced embezzler is so enchantingly beautiful. Instead, McCalpin agrees to visit her home to assess the situation more closely. March has no choice but to accept. But how can she manage the handsome trustee who controls her purse strings—when he tugs at her heart strings as well?

. SUMMARY: Things on board the R. M. S. Atlantic are terribly, terribly complicated. Monty Bodkin loves Gertrude, who thinks he likes Lotus Blossom, a starlet, who definitely adores Ambrose, who thinks she has a thing for his brother Reggie, who is struck by Mabel Spence, sister-in-law of Ikey Llewellyn, but hasn't the means to marry her. It will, indeed, take the luck of the Bodkins to sort this all out.

Keira Ashe’s parents are great but her mother has overprotected her for years. Now, this twenty-two-year-old Bostonian has graduated from college and can go on a trip she has been planning for years. She fears her shyness may get in the way of her enjoying what could be a life-altering adventure. However, Keira feels her luck is about to change when she meets gorgeous bartender Declan Slane. Declan Slane is twenty-six and works at a hotel bar in Dublin. He hasn’t been very lucky in his love life so far. Also, he has got a troubled past he has chosen not to revisit in order to keep his sanity. Because he isn’t looking for a girlfriend, Declan isn’t very pleased to meet a certain breathtaking American who walks into his bar one afternoon. Get a taste of adventure and heartache as Keira spreads her wings and matures while she gets to know her great-grandparents’ home country – Ireland. Hold your breath when she faces tough decisions and dangers. Root for Keira while she weighs up the consequences of making love for the first time. Bite your nails when she comes across unforeseen threats. Liz Gavin’s second full-length novel is hard to put down just as it is hard to pinpoint its genre. She has woven an intricate web around her characters that will leave readers breathless. In the sizzling concoction, this talented new author poured heart-warming romance, heart-stopping suspense, and a dash of heart-searching paranormal. Take your pick. Regardless of the literary genre you might favor, Liz Gavin’s writing will take you to a whole different side of it. From the AuthorHope you have enjoyed Keira & Declan's story so far.There's much more to come - murder, mystery and many surprises.Complete Edition Release September 30th 2014.Pre-Orders available only on Amazon amazon.com/dp/B00MS48JO0 About the AuthorWhen I was in Second Grade (just a couple of years ago, really), my teacher told my mother I should start a diary because I needed an outlet for my active and vivid imagination. You see, I was a talkative child who would disrupt her class by engaging my colleagues in endless conversations. I loved telling them the stories my grandfather used to tell me.I guess the teacher wasn't a big fan of my stories. Or maybe she preferred a quieter group of students. Either way, my mother bought me a diary and I happily wrote on it for a month or so. Then, I gave it up. I didn't see the appeal since I was writing for my own enjoyment only. I missed the audience my friends in school provided me. I went back to disturbing my dear teacher's class.Since then, I've been a hungry reader. I read anything and everything I can get my hands on - from the classics to erotica. And that's how I got the courage to start writing down some of my naughty fantasies. Nowadays, I'm a writer. I write erotic romances and some erotica, too.Living in New Orleans improves my creativity tenfold. It's such a vibrant, gorgeous and wonderful city but NOLA also has a darker, wickeder side that has always captured my imagination.So, welcome to my world of steamy, sexy Alpha males and naughty, independent women. Add a touch of the paranormal in the presence of some wicked souls and you'll get the picture.Sit back, fire up your Kindle and enjoy the ride!e!Liz Gavin

A literary conference at a fancy Manhattan hotel becomes a crime scene in this fun mystery by an author who "writes with a light touch" (New York Daily News). Jake O'Hara and her colleagues are looking forward to a complimentary weekend in Manhattan's swanky Plaza Hotel, the venue for the Greater New York Crime Writers' Conference. The conference kicks off on St. Patrick's Day, making the atmosphere a bit more festive—and chaotic—than usual. But things get way out of hand when senator-turned-writer Charlie Fione and actress-turned-writer Holly Halligan partake of some green beer—that leaves them permanently green around the gills. Now Jake's Irish eyes are far from smiling as she delves into a mystery and tries to rewrite a murderer's plot—as only New York City's finest ghostwriter can. "Murders multiply, but Jake proves up to the challenge . . . All the characters are charmingly kooky and fun . . . We will...

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned... Cattle rancher and single father Tristan Cayle had his sights set on one goal--traveling to Colorado to meet a woman he'd fallen for on the Internet. But the instant he arrived at the Elk River Resort, run by Megan Duke's family, he was labeled a con artist and a bigamist. Though they'd never met, Megan already loved Tristan. But now, through some error, Tristan stood accused of being betrothed to two vengeful wives. And, as Megan fought her warring feelings of love and distrust, a third woman arrived in town--one who was ready to kill Megan and kidnap Tristan's son.

Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck.

Portal Fantasy meets Supernatural ThrillerMy name is Sean O'Farrell. Last week I got tangled up with a black wizard and a Banshee. After wrecking a big rig, I walked away alive, but not without getting a death-curse put on me. Now every monster from Irish and Celtic myth knows that I’m the new special on the dinner menu.Also a shape shifting, mayonnaise fanatic, pop culture lovin’ Hobgoblin is following me around and won’t shut up. I had to cancel date night with my girl after a flying monster almost took my left arm off. Thank goodness I’ve got Luck magic. Except it hasn’t been working properly. Plan B is the ole’ gun/sword combo.  Between nightmares of Nicolas Cage’s acting and seeing visions of my dead sister I don’t have the brainspace to deal with this new threat. But I’m going to have to if I don’t want any more innocent lives to be ruined. The Dept. of Fish & Wildlife can sue me. IT’S HUNTIN’ SEASON!

Detective John Russo longs for a change of pace in his career. The mundane, run of the mill divorce cases have sullied his drive. Russo aches for excitement – where are the Mafia hits, the gangster rivals and serial killers he so dreams of catching? Russo is at a standstill. Give up his passion for crime, continue stalking wayward husbands for angry wives or drop it all for a steady paycheck at the local insurance company? At the end of his financial rope, Ms. Luck’s case is just the tonic he needs to turn his life around. As fate would have it, Todd Luck is a missing person. The key objective is that he must be found. Or so it seems. Detective Russo soon realizes that this simple case is not so simple after all. Just when he thinks that the kidnapping mystery is solved…a new twist enters the mix. Questions and answers swirl and Russo finds himself entrapped in a larger conspiracy. Why is Todd Luck really missing? A summary of Amazon reader reviews of Mystery, Thriller & Suspense: “UNDERCOVER: The Secret of Luck” A Classic Mafia Crime and Punishment book with Gangsters, kidnapping mystery, a fiction story about organized crime and conspiracies: 

(20,944 words)If not for bad luck, Abigail and Jackie wouldn't have any luck at all. Abigail is a realist: the rent, the cars, the animals all cost money that they can't afford with their low-paying jobs. Jackie's the optimist with a big heart and a soft spot for hard-luck cases. Empty promises and empty wallets plague the young couple while they learn that sometimes you have to make your own luck.

The Case of the Exploding Luck Pumpkin Vanessa is home in Rambler, Nevada for the biggest holiday of the magical calendar, Halloween and some time off from her mage training. When the traditional Luck Pumpkin disappears prior to the party, Vanessa makes a bet that she can find it. What’s at stake? Only midnight’s kiss with a handsome man! She will have to out navigate spells gone awry, slippery desserts and an exploding pumpkin if she wants to win the bet.

A whirlwind thriller romance in a futuristic setting that will tug at your heartstrings while sending you on high-speed chases alongside a genetically-enhanced (and incredibly handsome...) criminal mastermind.Felicia Sevigny makes her own luck. So it's no surprise that her new life on the Red Planet is off to a good start. She's making a living reading the fortunes of the fabulously wealthy, and making a home with Alexei, the dangerous, handsome love of her life. Then Alexei is called off planet expectedly, mines in the astroid belt start collapsing, and an ex-lover walks back into Felicia's life. Felicia's readings predict that there is something bigger going on. Something darker and far more insidious that threatens everything she has come to love. And as luck would have it, the cards are right for things to go horribly wrong. For more from Catherine Cerveny check out The Rule of Luck.

Odd-job queen Starshine Hart is about to go on somebody else’s perfect date. At twenty-nine, the usually carefree Starshine has realized that it is easier to start sleeping with a man than to stop. Her lovers include one of the last underground members of the Weathermen, and the dilettante heir to a lawn chair magnate. Both men have staked their romantic future on her. Her only respite is her impending dinner with the non-threatening but unattractive tour guide Larry Bloom. But Larry, too, has a stake in her future. He has written a book about their impending dinner in which he fantasizes about Starshine’s life on the day he wins her heart. The Biology of Luck juxtaposes moments from Larry’s guided tour of New York City on the June day of his “dream date,” with excerpts from the novel in which he imagines Starshine’s concurrent escapades. This inventive novel-within-a-novel structure weaves a highly imaginative love story across New York’s five boroughs. Provocative, funny and keenly observed, Appel’s imagined pilgrimage through the underbelly of Gotham will establish him as a bold new voice in contemporary American fiction.

Being the youngest daughter of the Devil isn't all it s cracked up to be. The days of teenage rebellion and vows of chastity made just to tick off her father are over, and now all Faith Bettincourt wants is a nice, quiet life. Unfortunately, thanks to the unexpected arrival of her demonically-downsized sister, a ditzy succubus roommate, and dear old Dad himself, Faith s plans for a relaxing vacation spent watching reruns go up in flames.Now it's all Faith can do to keep the family reunion from Hell (literally) under wraps, and the angelically-inclined hottie across the hall from realizing there's something weird about his neighbor. And, thankfully, it's working. Until an angelic stalker shows up in a bid to steal her powers and take over the world. Forget watching reruns. With the way things are going, Faith will need the luck of the Devil just to survive until Monday. Patricia Eimer puts a fun, new spin on what it means to be the devil's daughter! ~ Linda Wisdom, National Bestselling Author, Demons Are A Girl's Best FriendReview"Patricia Eimer puts a fun, new spin on what it means to be the devil's daughter!""Ms. Eimer's twist on God and the Devil is genius. . . . Luck of the Devil is pure entertainment with satirical religious undertones that yield uncontrollable, giggles-worthy hilarity that simply adds to the fun."4 Stars "This book should come with a warning: 'There's enough laugh-out-loud high jinks to cause readers to crack a few ribs.' Eimer's comical tone flows effortlessly, with saucy flair and a warm charming touch." About the AuthorPatricia Eimer is a small-town girl who was blessed with a large tree in the backyard made for reading in on summer days. Mixed with too much imagination, it made her a bratty child but fated her to become a storyteller. She currently lives in Pittsburgh with her two wonderful kids and a husband that learned the gourmet art of frozen pizzas to give her more time to write. When she s not writing she can be found fencing and arguing about with her dogs about who s in charge.

After years of lousy luck, karma finally gives Mia Riggins a break. The arrival of a mysterious package of postcards and lottery tickets results in a sudden windfall that makes it possible for her to finally abandon her dead-end job and the dreary industrial area where she grew up. Accompanied by her digestively challenged dog Gizmo, Mia sets out on a road trip to find a new life--preferably a better one. While changing a flat tire along the shore of a stunning lake, she meets architect Chris Blanchard who seems oddly familiar. After driving hundreds of miles to escape her past, Mia has managed to encounter the only person in the tiny town of Alpine Grove who remembers her as Amanita, the bizarre 'poisonous mushroom girl' from high school. What were the odds? Probably about the same as winning the lottery.

Buying a lotto ticket with her two best friends didn't change Zoe's life. Only following her heart would do that . . . Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O'Leary family in a wrongful death case. So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O'Leary doesn't need—or want—her apology. He does, however, need something else from her. Something Zoe is more than willing to give, if only to ease the pain in her heart, a sorrow she sees mirrored in his eyes . . . Aiden doesn't know what possesses him to ask his family's enemy to be his fake fiancée. But he needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother's legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill. Only Aiden...

With a covert deployment beckoning, Luke Gray is certain death is near. The sandbox has been kind to him in the past, but sure his luck has run out, Luke starts to pull away from his nearest and dearest—lovers, Josh and Gia. As a Brigadier General, Josh isn't at home as much as he'd like, and living in an unusual relationship makes his baby girl ripe for bullying. Coming face to face with prejudice is nothing new, but having to deal with his sins being visited upon his daughter is another thing entirely. Hiding the fact she's a bestselling gay romance author from her lovers makes life a little unusual for Gia, but she's living a dream—she's the stuffing in a bisexual relationship between two of the strongest men she's ever known. When news of Luke's deployment breaks, when the aftermath of her daughter's bullying hits home, all Gia can do is regroup and protect the unorthodox family she's helped to create. In this case, a glass slipper won't work any magic, but a gold ring holds promises Luke desperately needs. Will a wedding save their small unit or will it be the tipping point?

Tough LuckSaga of the Shamrock Samurai - Folktale 1An Irish Tough Guy Urban FantasyIf a monster attacked your family in the dark of night would you enact your own justice?The name’s Sean O’Farrel, and my friends call me the Shamrock Samurai because I’m into martial arts and Asian girls. If you couldn’t tell by the name I’m Irish. Irish American that is. I guess that means I’m supposed to be lucky. Well, I’ve only had the bad kind of luck lately.I’m just a normal high school graduate trying to figure out how to be an adult. In the meantime I’m juggling homework, a possible girlfriend, oh and a screaming demon-lady and a black wizard. Don’t ask me how I got into this mess, it’s a longish story.If I don’t figure out what this demon lady is and how to stop her she might not only kill me but my mom and little brother too. Luckily I’ve got a samurai sword, my dad’s old gun and possibly a little magic…For fans of...The Black Magic OutlawThe Iron DruidThe Junkyard DruidThe Sorcerer’s ScourgeHellboyUnderworldSupernaturalThe Dresden FilesA New Adult vigilante justice style story, flavored with Irish mythology, and wrapped in Urban Fantasy!Buy this suspense-filled fantasy thriller today!

There's a little good in every bad witch!Tempest Crypt lives every day with a problem she can't shake: a big, fat, rude, cake-obsessed demon called Frank.When she's not chasing demons outside of the magical village of Willow Tree Falls, she's running her bar, Cloven Hoof, and avoiding eye contact with the hot leader of the local biker gang.Life gets tricky when Tempest's sister, Aurora, is arrested for the murder of Deacon Feathers, a prominent half-angel, and front-runner in the local election.Tempest must go head to head with Angel Force, the bumbling group of angels who keep the peace in Willow Tree Falls, in order to save her sister.With too many suspects, too little time, and a troublesome demon to keep in check, Tempest has her back to the wall.Along with her feisty four-legged sidekick Wiggles (who gets a surprise upgrade thanks to an incident with a car), Tempest must solve this murder before Aurora goes to jail for a crime she didn't commit.Join Tempest and the fun, magically fabulous Crypt family, alongside a cast of magic-filled beings, in this new paranormal cozy witch mystery.

Forced apart by society's inability to handle the admittedly unusual relationship Gia Jefferson has with Luke Gray and Josh Henderson, she's the one left to deal with the consequences of being unorthodox.Rather than pout, she bravely decides to deal with the aftermath of her past. An aftermath that has to remain secret, even from the men she adores and trusts with her very life. Such secrets can destroy the foundations of any partnership, but one as finely tuned as their throuple is even more delicate and more apt to strain.Secrets are a way of life for Gia though, but they're a hard limit for a man like Josh, whose career has made him paranoid. With her mother's life on the line, Gia is left with few options, putting their relationship straight on the tipping point. When revelations from Josh's past slither in from out of nowhere, and with Luke's appeal still up in the air, Gia's men flounder in the face of her sudden need for secrecy.Can the trio make it work or will life throw them a curveball and decimate the strength of the love they have for each other?

Ki and Vandien should've known the money was too good just to transport a human boy to Villena! It smelled like trouble. And it was. Not to mention a few other problems they never imagined - like a lovesick stowaway, an army of rebels and road bandits and a magical detour with death itself.

A leprechaun is powerless without his gold….Banished to the mirrored realm for hundreds of years, Declan Aherne had nothing but time to plot his revenge and mourn the loss of his beloved wife. But when a beautiful human woman, with a familiar amulet, stares into the mirror….Declan’s luck was about to change

Victoria cannot believe her eyes when she answers her door and finds her ex-husband, Griffin Conroy, standing there bleeding from a bullet wound. In spite of her inner turmoil she isn't about to let the man die, and she accepts his word that he is innocent of any wrongdoing. She hides him in a special room that she had built into her home, and quickly sends the Sheriff and his deputies on their way when they come looking for him. The situation was nothing new; at one time she was also an operative for the Agency, and it was their boss, Xavier, who destroyed her marriage to Griff. Griff feels that luck brought him to the one place he wanted most to be... with his lovely wife. He'd hunted for her since she disappeared from his life two years before, and now that he'd found her, he was going to convince her that they belonged together. The only problem... someone was trying to kill them. His primary concern was keeping Victoria safe, whether she wanted his help or not! Victoria finds herself on the run, and with a very sore bottom, to boot! In spite of his injury and the fact that he nearly bled to death, Griffin was not about to let her get away with disobeying him! It didn't matter to him that they were no longer married and she had a life of her own! He was always quick to spank her when he felt she needed spanking, and nothing had changed... especially her feelings for the impossible Griffin!