Publisher: Bu Classics Books
Dive into a dark psychological thriller where the memory of a dead wife looms large over a new marriage. Lucy Entwhistle finds herself ensnared in a web of gaslighting and manipulation, orchestrated by a grieving widower. This chilling tale masterfully builds tension, exposing the sinister undercurrents of obsession and control.
Legendary Western writer Max Evans takes you into the heart of Hi Lo Country to spend a little time with cowboys who work hard, play hard, live hard— and have a great time being cowboys in this collection of all three of Evans' classic novels. The Rounders: Two stove-up cowboys, Dusty Jones and Wrangler Lewis, set out to break a wild roan named Old Fooler— part horse, part devil— if he doesn't break them first! The Great Wedding: Dusty figures their troubles will be over if he can marry off Wrangler to a rich lady from Santa Fe. The Orange County Cowboys: Modern times finally catch up with Dusty and Wrangler when their boss sells the JL ranch to an investor with a real respect for tradition— Japanese tradition!Show book
Lily Fredericks has many fears, but losing out on the love that Devin Booker is offering to her on a silver platter is number one on that list. Aware of her intense feelings for the man ten years her senior, Lily comes to a decision, but not before Devin ups the ante. Contains mature themes.Show book
Sometimes, a Vegas wedding can change your entire life . . . even when the wedding isn't yours. Greer always dreamed she'd have a life filled with love, laughter, and her own Prince Charming. But life showed her, time and again, that fairytale endings only exist in the movies. Or do they? When Greer flies to Vegas for her brother's wedding, she's reunited with Ryder Gray, the one man she ever dared to believe in. But after he ghosted her eight years earlier, she learned the hard way that Ryder is no different from the rest of them. Or is he? Now, Ryder Gray is a racing legend, basking in the fame and fortune his profession affords him. But deep down, Greer sees glimpses of the guy she once knew . . . a guy who now needs her help with his latest media storm. The terms are simple: Greer acts as Ryder's girlfriend until the racing season begins and in return, Ryder ensures Greer is paid handsomely. It's too good a deal to refuse, especially with Greer's precarious financial situation. But what starts as a staged love affair between the reunited couple soon morphs into the real thing, until Ryder's world crashes down around him, threatening to upend their newfound happiness. Will Greer finally get her happy ending, or will Ryder forgo love to return to his former life? Contains mature themes.Show book
It was the end of a Chicago era. Antonio ‘Tony Napoli’ Sorrentino has finally closed his legendary restaurant in the heart of the West Loop. It has been a gathering place for prominent politicians, famous entertainers, renowned dignitaries, and of course…well-known mobsters. Often dubbed the ‘Artie Bucco’ of the Chicago Outfit, 87-year-old Tony Sorrentino has decided to close his celebrated restaurant after 57 years. Suffering from late-stage cancer, the time had come to sell his property to a local developer and close his business for good. The demolition equipment arrived to begin annihilating his prominent restaurant one November afternoon. As Sorrentino sat in his Cadillac across the street, he uttered the words that so many FBI agents often wondered out loud: “If ‘dem walls could only talk.” Suddenly, the demolition stopped, and several construction workers climbed out of their machines to begin digging through the rubble by hand. They abruptly make a gruesome discovery: Four decomposed bodies in large black body bags are discovered beneath the concrete foundation. Chicago P.D. Detective Dennis Romanowski is very familiar with the famous restauranteur. Being half Italian, Sorrentino is a cousin on his maternal side and has often referred to him as ‘Zio Tony.’ When called at the Eighteenth District on that autumn day, he visits Sorrentino in his prison cell. There, he finds a sickly, broken old man being held on suspicion of first-degree murder. Realizing he may soon die in prison, Anthony Sorrentino decides to break the family ‘omerta,’ or the code of silence. Sitting his detective nephew down in a prison conference room, Sorrentino narrates the stories of crime, extortion, and unsolved murders that only he and the walls of his renowned restaurant were the only witness to…Show book
When a crotchety old veterinarian is killed, prime suspects Lucy and her new friend Millie become embroiled in a puzzling murder investigation. Considering the victim’s personality, almost anyone in town with a pet could be considered a suspect, not to mention the slew of disgruntled employees. But unfortunately, Lucy keeps running into dead ends. Her dog Ollie is determined to help until a serious stomachache leaves Lucy wondering what in the world he could have eaten now? That’s a mystery that can only be solved by someone whose mysterious good looks have the townspeople of Shongoloo’s tongues wagging—the handsome new vet. But could his appearance be more than just a coincidence? Follow Lucy as her search for clues leads her down an unexpected path, and she discovers that sometimes when the past and the present collide, the result can be deadly. Download this fun cozy mystery today. Filled with interesting characters, adorable dogs, and unexpected adventures, it’s sure to please animal-loving readers.Show book
In Upton Sinclair's "The Moneychangers," the ruthless world of high finance is laid bare as Wall Street titan Frank Cowperwood navigates a treacherous landscape of greed and power. Amidst banking scandals and corporate intrigue, Cowperwood's ambition knows no bounds, testing his morals and relationships. With a sharp critique of capitalism's darker facets, Sinclair weaves a compelling narrative of ambition, corruption, and the relentless pursuit of wealth.Show book
