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Black Rain: An utterly addictive crime thriller with breathtaking suspense (Detective Vijay Patel #2)
by Anita SivakumaranGazing out into the glowing curtain of evening summer rain, his body floods with fear as a cold hand clamps over his mouth. He doesn't even have a chance to scream as he is pulled down into the dark.When actor Majid Rahman's body is found in a neighbourhood allotment in Leicester, Detective Vijay Patel is one of the first on the scene, but is unable to save the man. Although his mother's house backs onto the gardens, he resolves to let the local police do their work.But after a neighbour is kidnapped and the detective in charge doesn't want to know, Patel vows to find the killer.When Patel uncovers a leather bag stuffed with money and a gold necklace near to where Majid's body was found, he realises this case may be a lot bigger than he'd imagined. Just as he starts to get close to the truth, the witness he was hoping to speak to is shot in front of him, and Patel must flee for his life.Just when Patel is finally on the killer's trail, he finds a clue that shocks him to his very core: this case may be closer to home than he ever could have imagined. Could stopping this twisted killer from stealing more lives mean paying the ultimate price for Patel?A totally gripping crime thriller, packed with suspense and twists you'll never see coming. Fans of Ian Rankin, Abir Mukherjee and Val McDermid will be utterly addicted.What readers are saying about Anita Sivakumaran:'Wow just incredible... The killer's identity just took my breath away... Breathtaking suspense and mystery that will blow you away... Outstanding. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Surjit's Book Blog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow. I just couldn't put this one down. An absolute masterpiece. Gritty, fast paced, brilliant... Loved loved all the characters... One of the best crime books I have ever read. Just wonderful. Will be recommending this to everyone.' Bestselling author Renita D'Silva ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely gripping... So intense... The twists I encountered along the way were so unexpected... I could not stop to put this down at any point... Gave me tingles... I was so nervous about how this book was going to play out.' Twilight Reader ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely pulled in... I have devoured this book in one sitting.' Little Miss Book Lover 87'Twisty... I didn't guess the denouement at all, even as the book was racing towards its conclusion.' The Quick and the Read'Exciting... A super-gripping new thriller series... You'll be kept guessing as to the killer's identity throughout... Will have you totally hooked.' Cosmopolitan'Gripping... Very well drawn characters... Recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer'Fast-paced and riveting.' Beyond the Books'Anita Sivakumaran is an exciting new name in crime fiction.' The Times
Black Rainbow (Someone In The House Ser. #1)
by Barbara MichaelsSet in the turbulent North of England during the Crimean War, Black Rainbow is a thrilling Gothic romance by New York Times bestseller Barbara Michaels.When Megan O’Neill arrives at Greyhaven Manor one moonlit night, an ominous black rainbow hangs in the sky. It seems like a sinister warning to stay away, but her fears are soon banished by the warmth and kindness of the aristocratic Mandeville family – and her growing obsession with her handsome, mysterious new employer blinds her to the darkness within . . .But the price of desire is more than she could ever have imagined. And the shocking secrets enclosed in Grayhaven's walls threaten to pull Megan into the terrifying shadows, never to emerge again.
Black Raven's Pride (Mills & Boon Intrigue)
by Aimée ThurloHe Had Given Her the One Thing She Treasured Most…and He Didn't Even Know It Eden Maes came back to the Native American pueblo to clear her family's name for the sake of her baby boy. What she found was danger…land only one strong helping hand.
Black River (A Jess Bridges Mystery #1)
by Joss StirlingA thrilling new whodunnit series, fast-paced and funny, featuring a detective as sharp as his suits and a heroine who’s trouble.
Black Rock Guardian: Sin And Bone (colby Agency: Sexi-er) / Black Rock Guardian (apache Protectors: Wolf Den) (Apache Protectors: Wolf Den #4)
by Jenna KernanWhen you play both sides…there’s always a price
Black Rose: Number 2 in series (In the Garden Trilogy #2)
by Nora RobertsRoz Harper is a woman who has lived life on her own terms. She had dearly loved her first husband. After his death, she had thrown herself into raising their boys, and then into making a business out of her passion for gardening. Roz likes her life just as it is, and it would take a very special man to convince her to take that leap of faith into love again. A man like Dr. Mitchell Carnegie, the genealogist she's hired to research the origins of the family ghost, known as the Harper Bride. Mitch and Roz are drawn together from the start. But the Harper Bride is enraged by the sight of love, and though she may have brought Mitch and Roz together, she will stop at nothing to tear them apart.
The Black Sheep
by Ruby M. AyresNorma Ackroyd is the quintessential English country rose-pretty and rather innocent. But on the day her path crosses with that of the notorious womanizer from London, George Laxton, fate itself seemed determined to shatter her previously sheltered life.For Norma fell hopelessly in love with Laxton and chose to ignore or disbelieve all the bad things she heard about him-to the intense chagrin of her family. They knew that many of the stories were true and that Norma was courting almost certain disaster. But she was determined to let heart rule head, and who knows, maybe leopards can change their spots?This delightful story, which twists and turns like the vicissitudes of love itself, will appeal strongly to all readers of romantic fiction.
Black Sheep (Dark Desires #2)
by Zara CoxAxel Rutherford:She was my childhood sweetheart. I loved her more than my life.Now she belongs to my father. She's the trophy he'd rewarded himself with after sending me to war. What he didn't know was that she was mine before she was his. Oh wait, he knew. It was my punishment for daring to defy him. For daring to walk away.But she was mine first. And even though I hate her now, she's an addiction I cannot shake. And the truth is I never forgot her. Problem is my father hasn't forgotten either.I was his black sheep from the day I was born. The Prodigal Son. I still am. There's a price on my head for the secrets I carry. He looks at me with murder in his eyes.Which means claiming her again might mean death for her. It would mean the same for me if I cared about dying. I don't. But now my father's woman carries my child. I don't intend to stop.Not until I inherit the whole kingdom.Mercy Evans:My rock: the boy turned man who hates me but craves my body. My hard place: the father who hates his son but owns me. My end: who knows?Praise for Porn Star:'An exotically filthy, devastatingly beautiful story, that will captivate and tease you long after the book is finished.' Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author'Zara Cox is known for scorching reads and she delivers again with I, Porn Star. Add in a twisty plot and the pages fly by on this read!' Jana Aston, New York Times bestselling author'I, Porn Star - Wow! This book is so well written, it blows me away! Hot, sexy, intense Quinn/Q Blackwood is one hell of a hero, and Lucky, the brave, hunted heroine is his perfect match. Do whatever you have to do before you start reading, because you won't be able to put the book down once you start it, and prepare yourself fora fabulous, smoking hot read which will wring out your emotions and leave you totally satisfied!' Tabitha A Lane, bestselling author of Trade
Black Sheep: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance (Regency Romances Ser. #25)
by Georgette HeyerIf you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer!'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser'[My] generation's Julia Quinn' Adjoa Andoh, star of Bridgerton'A rollicking good read that will be of particular joy to Bridgerton viewers ... the permanent glister of scandal [...] ties the whole thing together' Independent______________Abigail Wendover has no time for love.She is far too busy protecting her niece, who has fallen madly in love with a suspected fortune-hunter.But her efforts become vastly more complicated with the arrival of Miles Calverleigh, the black sheep of his family - a reckless bachelor with a scandalous past.Abby soon discovers that, despite successfully managing her niece's love life, she has far less control over her own unruly heart.______________Readers love Black Sheep ...***** 'Witty and laugh out loud funny... Black Sheep is priceless.'***** 'I highly recommend this to everyone, even if regency isn't your thing.'***** 'Absolutely wonderful!!!'***** '6-stars. My favourite along with Faro's Daughter.'***** 'This is one of my favourite Heyer's.'______________'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris'Elegant, witty and rapturously romantic' KATIE FFORDE'Utterly delightful' GUARDIAN'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Georgette Heyer's Regency romances brim with elegance, wit and historical accuracy, and this is one of her finest and most entertaining ... Escapism of the highest order' DAILY MAIL'If you haven't read Georgette Heyer yet, what a treat you have in store!' HARRIET EVANS
Black Sheep Bargain (Billionaires of Boston #4)
by Naima SimoneThe family bad boy is about to make good But he needs his ex’s help!
The Black Sheep Heir (Mills And Boon Vintage Cherish Ser. #1587)
by Crystal GreenTHE CHIVALROUS STRANGER When Lacey Vedae discovered a big, brooding stranger hiding out in her isolated cabin, the enchanted Kane's Crossing town outcast soon found the soul mate she'd been searching for her whole life. But harboring a dark, shameful secret, dare Lacey believe in happily-ever-after?
Black Sheep Heir: Black Sheep Heir / Insatiable Hunger (dynasties: Seven Sins) (Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to Riches #2)
by Yvonne LindsayHe doesn’t do whirlwind romances… Until me meets her!
The Black Sheep's Baby (Into the Heartland #6)
by Kathleen CreightonThirteen years ago Eric Lanagan fled his tiny Iowa hometown with wanderlust in his heart and a vow never to return.
The Black Sheep's Inheritance: The Black Sheep's Inheritance / From Single Mum To Secret Heiress / Expecting The Ceo's Child (Dynasties: The Lassiters #2)
by Maureen ChildFollow the money…into bed!
The Black Sheep's Proposal (The Randell Brotherhood #1)
by Patricia ThayerLuke’s Ready-Made Family Luke never saw himself returning to Mustang Valley. But he is a Randell and the land is in his blood – and it’s calling him back…
The Black Sheep's Redemption (Fitzgerald Bay #5)
by Lynette EasonGUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT Everyone in Fitzgerald Bay—except his law enforcement family—is convinced Charles Fitzgerald murdered his children’s nanny. Condemned by public opinion, his only hope for a replacement nanny to take care of his two-year-old twins is newcomer Demi Taylor.
The Black Sheep's Return (The Seaborne Trilogy #361)
by Elizabeth BeaconTHE RECLUSE AND THE PAMPERED LADY As the long-lost black sheep of the aristocratic Seaborne family, Richard gave up everything to protect his wife and children – his wealth, his home, even his name. Now a widower, he has been living hidden away deep in the forest… Until, that is, he is discovered by prickly runaway Lady Freya Buckle!
The Black Sheep's Secret Child: The Black Sheep's Secret Child His Secret Baby Bombshell His Illegitimate Heir (Billionaires and Babies #76)
by Cat SchieldA second chance with her son’s secret father!
The Black Soul
by Liam O'FlahertyThe sea roars dismally round the shores of Inverara. A Stranger takes a room on the island. Here lives a couple whose married years have been joyless, until the presence of the Stranger unleashes their passions... For as spring softens the wild beauty of Inverara, the Stranger becomes conscious of the dark-haired Mary - how summer makes her shiver with life. He is the first man she has ever loved, and she thrills with sexual awakening. But with autumn comes danger. Peasants mutter superstition against Mary; Red John laughs at nothing, there's murder in his eyes; and a madman's yell hurls the Stranger back to sanity . . . . Intense, compelling, beautifully descriptive - as Wuthering Heights is to the Yorkshire moors, so The Black Soul is to the Aran Islands.
The Black Swan of Paris: The heart-breaking, gripping historical thriller for fans of Heather Morris
by Karen RobardsA world at war. A beautiful young star. A mission no one expected.'A truly outstanding novel, brilliantly written, that captured me and held me in its grip from page one. The Black Swan of Paris reminds us of the power of love, hope and courage'Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of AuschwitzParis, 1944Celebrated singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smokescreen. An unwilling darling of the Nazis, her position of privilege allows her to go undetected as an ally to the resistance.When her estranged mother, Lillian de Rocheford, is captured by Nazis, Genevieve is shaken. She knows it won't be long before the Gestapo succeeds in torturing information out of Lillian that will derail the upcoming allied invasion. The resistance movement is tasked with silencing her by any means necessary - including assassination.But Genevieve refuses to let her mother become yet one more victim of the war. Reuniting with her long-lost sister, she must find a way to navigate the perilous cross-currents of Occupied France undetected - and in time to save Lillian's life.For fans of Danielle Steele's The Spy, Jane Thynne's Black Roses and Heather Morris' The Tattooist of Auschwitz, this exquisite novel illuminates three women's strength, courage and capacity for unconditional love.PRAISE FOR THE BLACK SWAN OF PARIS'Emotional and powerful'Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris'Beautifully written and completely absorbing. 'Noelle Salazar, bestselling author of The Flight Girls'An extraordinarily suspenseful, emotional read'Kelly Rimmer, bestselling author of The Things We Cannot Say'A truly outstanding novel, brilliantly written, that captured me and held me in its grip from page one. The Black Swan of Paris reminds us of the power of love, hope and courage'Heather Morris, #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
A Black Tie Affair
by Sherrill BodineFans of New York Times bestselling authors Carly Phillips, Jennifer Probst and Julie James will fall in love with Sherrill Bodine! Suited for Seduction Fashion curator Athena Smith will do anything to get her perfectly manicured hands on the Clayworth family's celebrated couture collection for her exhibit. So when she's called in to make sure the gowns are the real deal, she's ecstatic...until a dress she's examining turns out to be loaded with toxins (talk about killer threads!) and Athena faints, only to wake up face-to-face with the One That Got Away, notorious Chicago bachelor Drew Clayworth. Drew still believes Athena betrayed him all those years ago, and he's sure he can't trust her. But when the priceless gowns go missing, she offers to help track them down. Reluctantly allied in the quest, Drew and Athena are soon stunned by the barely restrained passion still sizzling between them...and memories both bitter and sweet. Is their new partnership just a business arrangement? Or is this something more than... A Black Tie Affair
Black Tie Bachelor Bid (Little Black Book of Secrets #2)
by Karen Booth‘I paid quite a lot for time with you and I intend to get my money’s worth.’
Black Tie Billionaire: Black Tie Billionaire (blackout Billionaires) / California Secrets (two Brothers) (Blackout Billionaires #2)
by Naima SimoneBlack Tie Billionaire By Naima Simone How do you pretend to be a couple… When the passion is real…
Black Ties and Lullabies (Playboys #3)
by Jane GravesA good girl can be bad for one night... Bernadette Hogan doesn't make mistakes. Not when it comes to caring for her mother, and not at her job protecting Texas's most eligible--and infuriating--bachelor. Maybe that's why she's overcome with guilt after one tiny indiscretion: a passionate fling with her boss that's left her confused, intrigued...and pregnant. But can a bad boy be good for a lifetime? To self-made millionaire Jeremy Bridges, women are like fine wine: if held for too long, they sour. But one wild night with Bernadette changed all that. She makes him laugh, she makes him think, and soon she's going to make him a father. For the first time, Jeremy wants to be a one-woman man. So how can he convince the fiercely independent Bernadette he's ready to change from partying playboy to dependable dad--and become the loving husband she deserves?
Black Widow Bride: What The Bride Didn't Know / Black Widow Bride / His Valentine Bride (Mills And Boon Desire Ser.)
by Tessa RadleyHer attempt at seduction the night before his marriage had nearly been his undoing. Wealthy businessman Damon Asteriades had pushed aside all thoughts of brash Rebecca Grainger for years, until circumstances forced him to bring her back to his family's estate.