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  The Jewels of Paradise

  Donna Leon

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  The New York Times–bestselling author of the Commissario Guido Brunetti series takes readers beyond the Venice police force in her first standalone novel.   Caterina Pellegrini is a native Venetian, and like so many of them, she’s had to leave home to pursue her career. With a doctorate in baroque opera from Vienna, she lands in Manchester, England. Manchester, however, is no Venice. When Caterina gets word of a position back home, she jumps at the opportunity.   The job is an unusual one. After nearly three centuries, two locked trunks—believed to contain the papers of a baroque composer—have been discovered. Deeply connected in religious and political circles, the composer died childless; now, two Venetians, descendants of his cousins, each claim the inheritance. Caterina’s job is to examine any enclosed papers to discover the “testamentary disposition” of the composer. But when her research takes her in unexpected directions, she begins to wonder just what secrets these trunks may hold. From a masterful writer, The Jewels of Paradise is a superb novel, a gripping tale of intrigue, music, history, and greed.   “Commissario Brunetti is allowed to take a vacation once in a while, but only if his replacements are as wry and erudite as Caterina.” —The Washington Post   “Fascinating . . . Boasts the same sensitivity to human behavior that distinguishes her Guido Brunetti series.” —Booklist   “A veteran mystery maven weaves present-day Venice into a 300-year-old puzzle in this engaging stand-alone . . . Packs the charms of Venice into a smart whodunit.” —Kirkus Reviews   “Elegant prose, with humorous, wonderfully detailed descriptions as seen through the eyes of her heroine.” —Opera News

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  The Silent Prodigy

  Emily Shiner

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  Every brilliant person comes with problems. Even if that brilliant person is a child.At least, it seems that way for Nathan. All he wanted was a perfect family. Is that too much to ask?But instead of a perfect child, he got Cassie. She's a genius, sure, but she's not what he wanted. He doesn't care that she's a virtuoso on the violin or doing college level work at ten. She doesn't speak. Ever. To anyone.And Nathan knows that that means there's something wrong with her. No matter what his wife says, he has to do something about his daughter.He'll do anything to keep up the facade of having a perfect family, even if that means getting rid of Cassie. Someone has to stop him, but how will anyone know what's going on if Cassie can't tell them?Having the perfect family just turned into a matter of life or death.

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  Golden Retriever Mysteries 1-3

  Neil S. Plakcy

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  CAN A DOG REALLY SOLVE A MYSTERY? ROCHESTER CAN! These are the first three books in the charming, cozy Golden Retriever Mystery Series, set in picturesque Bucks County, PA. 
  Book 1: In Dog We Trust 
  After a bad divorce and a brief prison term for computer hacking, Steve Levitan has returned to his home town. When his next-door neighbor Caroline Kelly is shot and killed while walking her golden retriever, Rochester, Steve becomes the dog’s temporary guardian. Together, these unlikely sleuths work to uncover the mystery behind Caroline’s death. 
  Book 2: The Kingdom of Dog 
  When his mentor, Joe Dagorian, director of admissions at prestigious Eastern College, is murdered during a fund-raising event, Steve Levitan feels obliged to investigate. He and his golden retriever, Rochester, go nose to the ground to dig up clues, including a bloody knife and some curious photographs. But will Steve’s curiosity and Rochester’s savvy save them when the killer comes calling? 
  Book 3: Dog Helps Those 
  Steve Levitan's employer and alma mater, Eastern College, is in trouble. A prominent alumna is dead, and a faulty computer program is jeopardizing student records and financial aid. It’s up to Steve and Rochester to dig into the situation and retrieve the culprits at graduation.

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  Murder Against the Grain

  Emma Lathen

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  Audiobook. Murder Against the Grain. Simply Media. 6th of 37 Emma Lathen Best Sellers. Features John Putnam Thatcher, SVP of the Sloan Guaranty Trust. $985,000 has been stolen from the Sloan in a letter of credit situation with forged documents; John Putnam Thatcher gets involved to save the Sloan the money and finds the murders in the process. Great fun with the Soviets, Americans, and others acting up.

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  Her Wanton Wager - A Hot Enemies...

  Grace Callaway

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  A game of seduction. An epic battle of wits. In this steamy enemies to lovers romance, the winner takes all... 
  "Naughty and romantic, this is not your cookie cutter romance." -Goodreads 
  A Wager She Can't Afford to Lose 
  When her brother falls into the clutches of gamester Gavin Hunt, feisty heiress Persephone Fines will do whatever it takes to save him. Hunt offers her an outrageous proposition: he will release her brother… if she can resist six nights of seduction. Can she withstand the scoundrel's wicked charm—and the shocking desire he rouses with each touch?  
  A Bet He's Determined to Win 
  A product of London’s violent stews, Gavin Hunt has clawed his way to success and power. Now he will stop at nothing to achieve his life-long goal: revenge upon the man who betrayed him. He plans to seduce his enemy’s sister… but doesn't count on losing his heart. Will he give up his need for vengeance—or risk forsaking the only woman he’s ever loved?  
  From Six Nights... to Forever 
  As the battle of the sexes rages on and seduction flares into uncontrollable passion, Gavin and Percy must also fight a hidden enemy. Only by trusting one another can they defeat the threats of past and present. In this high-stakes game of love versus sin, what will be the outcome of… Her Wanton Wager? 
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  Grace's books feature steamy historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series. 
  “This writer to me is in the leagues of Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick.” -Amazon 
  Mayhem in Mayfair series  
  Her Husband's Harlot 
  Her Wanton Wager 
  Her Protector's Pleasure 
  Her Prodigal Passion

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  Ranger Defender

  Angie Morgan

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  “Angi Morgan proves that she is one of the giants of romantic suspense . . . The villain is as masterful a creation as they come . . . fantastic.” —Fresh Fiction 
   
  She needed a miracle. 
   
  She got a Texas Ranger. 
   
  Vivian Watts’s mission to prove her brother’s innocence has left her destitute and desperate. So when Texas Ranger Slate Thompson arrives with his knock-me-out blue eyes and belief in her case, she dares to hope again . . . until her apartment is burned to the ground. Slate offers refuge at his ranch, but when evidence suggests Vivian is being hunted . . . can he face down the real killer to protect her?

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