Publisher: BookRix
Dustin's heart explodes with rage at the person who made his life a lie when he learns that his father was murdered and not killed in a car accident. He enrolls in the police academy to conduct an investigation into his father's death. He is invited to solve a heist case without realizing that it will reveal heart wrenching truths that have been keeping from himself all his life.
A wealthy husband is found murdered at a fabulous cliffside Palos Verdes spa resort, while vacationing with his wife. Amidst the massive guest villas, couples' massages, and chef-prepared meals, Jessie realizes that not all is as perfect as it seems. It is only perfect for a murder.“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery. Blake Pierce did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) THE PERFECT RUMOR is book #19 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with The Perfect Wife, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 5,000 five-star ratings and 900 five-star reviews. Rumors abound amongst the uber wealthy in this VIP-only resort, nestled in ostentatious surroundings: oceanside yoga, meditation hikes, catered picnics, and personal "couples' lovemaking" coaches. All is seemingly too perfect, Jessie knows. But the victim had no apparent enemies.Who would want him dead? And why?A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.Books #20 and #21 in the series—THE PERFECT COUPLE and THE PERFECT MURDER—are now also available.Show book
Always trust your very basic instincts or prepare for the consequences… It was surreal returning to work after a five-month enforced sabbatical following the suspicious death of my best friend Livvy at a work event. I was grateful for the time away to grieve and had slotted straight back in work But a surprise awaited my return. Amanda Dowd, Livvy’s replacement, was firmly entrenched as my new flatmate in the company apartment. Something didn’t feel right, I felt on edge. But everyone seemed to love Amanda. Even my ex-Jayden was blinded by her outgoing personality and model looks. Yet her desperation to become friends felt unnatural. When I began to receive calls, photos and presents supposedly from Livvy, I became spooked… someone was targeting me, watching me. With my job, home and life on the line, I had to find out who was doing this to me. I knew I hadn’t caused Livvy’s death; I still believed it was no accident. Someone else was guilty and I had to find out who before I was next... Bestseller Gemma Rogers is back with another page-turning thriller.Show book
Lydia Palmer seems to have it all—a thriving business, a beautiful house, a picture-perfect husband, and two wonderful kids. But things are different behind closed doors—Lydia is desperately unhappy and wants a divorce. Then, shockingly, her husband, Adam, dies. When her grief eases, Lydia starts online dating and almost immediately meets Patrick. Handsome, successful, and loving, he’ll make the perfect second husband. But is Patrick too good to be true? Can you really find prince charming online? These are questions Lydia is forced to ask when her world begins to collapse. First, the police say Adam may have been murdered. Then, her daughter turns against her, and her business disintegrates. Lydia is convinced that someone is trying to destroy her happiness. But she’s wrong—they want so much more than that...Show book
The genteel tranquility of a country house party is shattered when the gamekeeper is shot. Was his death the result of his recent indiscretions, or long-buried secrets? The weekend was supposed to be an enjoyable time with her family at the neo-Gothic manor of Lord and Lady Kershaw, but when the gamekeeper is murdered, Cleo can’t rest until the killer is caught. As a witness herself, she’s frustrated with the incompetence of the local police who lay the blame on a man who conveniently disappeared. When she realizes their ineptitude is a result of Lord Kershaw’s influence, she focuses her investigation on the earl and his family, against the wishes of her uncle. The arrival of her suspects at the Mayfair Hotel allows Cleo to continue the investigation after the country house party ends, but what she discovers unnerves her. The gamekeeper’s reputation for seducing young women has left a trail of broken hearts, from the lowest maid to the highest lady. But could there be another reason for his murder? Meanwhile, the hotel staff have secrets of their own to hide. As loyalties are tested on several fronts, Cleo needs her friends more than ever if she is to unravel the mysteries, both old and new.Show book
Countess-turned-advice columnist Amelia Amesbury has a wedding to plan alongside a new murder in this charmingly deadly historical mystery.Countess Amelia Amesbury has her work cut out. As well as balancing her alter ego—secret advice columnist, Lady Agony—and the blackmailer threatening to reveal her real identity, her sister has also announced she's getting married. It's joyous news, but places all the planning for a high society wedding firmly at Amelia's door.Luckily, her good friend and local vicar Mr. Cross has agreed to the expedited nuptials, so that's one less thing to worry about. Until Cross is found dead at the church. Now in between bridal arrangements, Amelia must follow the clues Mr. Cross left behind.Clearly, he'd made some enemies during his parishioner work, as strange mishaps begin to occur wherever Amelia goes. But when the danger becomes all too real, Amelia must rely on her friends and the handsome Simon Bainbridge to help solve the murder, save the wedding, and Amelia's life too . . . Perfect for fans of witty historical mystery and Regency romances with a similar feel to Verity Bright and T. E. Kinsey.Show book
Private investigators Kit Comfort and Henry Richman become entangled in L.A.'s post-WWII occult trade when they're hired to find Lillian, a prominent doctor's estranged wife, and her mesmerizing "spirit" lover, Tashin. The detectives' hunt leads to a Hollywood cult run by a charismatic guru and supported by the operator of a séance racket. To infiltrate the cult, Kit, fresh from her training in judo and dirty fighting, poses as a wealthy recruit, while Henry investigates the séance circuit and its grift on the grief-stricken. Assisting the pair are Luca, Kit's psychiatrist lover, and her combat veteran brother, Stanley. Together, they start to zero in on Lillian and Tashin, but as danger and intrigue intensify, the detectives realize that nothing is as it seems and nothing, including murder, is off the table. Surviving the spirit trade will take all of their cunning and just a bit of Lady Fortuna luck.Show book
