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Bet on a Cowboy (Mills And Boon Intrigue Ser.)
by Julie BensonLOVE IS THE WILD CARD Commitment-phobic Colorado cowboy Griffin McAlister had it all figured out: do the reality dating show, get the money his family desperately needed and move on. Love was never on the cards…least of all falling for the show’s director.
Bet Your Life (Jess Tennant #2)
by Jane CaseyJess Tennant has now been living in Port Sentinel for three months, and is just beginning to relax and think of it as home after the murderous events of the summer. But in the small hours of a dark night, a teenage boy is left for dead by the side of the road. Seb Dawson has a serious head injury and may not survive - and Jess decides to find out who beat him up, and why?As she investigates, Jess discovers that Seb was involved in some very dangerous games. A secret predator around girls, he would do whatever it took to abuse them, from lying and blackmail to spiking drinks. Could a group of vengeful victims be behind his attack? Or is there someone else with a grudge against Seb and who will stop at nothing to silence him?
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery (Crown Colony)
by Ovidia Yu'Great protagonist, great setting - this is a delightful book' Morning Star The second novel in Ovidia Yu's delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, featuring amateur sleuth Su Lin.What we came to think of as the betel nut affair began in the middle of a tropical thunderstorm in December 1937 . . . Singapore is agog with the news of King Edward VIII's abdication to marry American heiress Wallis Simpson. Chen Su Lin, now Chief Inspector Le Froy's secretarial assistant in Singapore's newly formed detective unit, still dreams of becoming a journalist and hopes to cover the story when the Hon Victor Glossop announces he is marrying an American widow of his own, Mrs Nicole Covington, in the Colony. But things go horribly wrong when Victor Glossop is found dead, his body covered in bizarre symbols and soaked in betel nut juice.The beautiful, highly-strung Nicole claims it's her fault he's dead . . . just like the others. And when investigations into her past reveal a dead lover, as well as a husband, the case against her appears to be stacking up. Begrudgingly on Le Froy's part, Su Lin agrees to chaperon Nicole at the Farquhar Hotel, intending to get the truth out of her somehow. But as she uncovers secrets and further deaths occur, Su Lin realises she may not be able to save Nicole's life - or even her own.'Charming and fascinating with great authentic feel. This book is exactly why I love historical novels' Rhys Bowen'I really enjoyed this wonderful gem of a book. The diversity and rich history portrayed in the book are what make The Frangipani Tree Mystery a brilliant read. The fact that it's a fusion of crime and historical fiction adds brownie points to the package!' Bookloves Reviews
The Bethlehem Murders: An Omar Yussef Novel (Omar Yussef Mysteries)
by Matt ReesFor decades, Omar Yussef has taught history to the children of Bethlehem. When a favourite former pupil, George Saba, is arrested for collaborating with the Israelis in the killing of a Palestinian guerrilla, Yussef is convinced that he has been framed. With George facing imminent execution Yussef sets out to prove his innocence. As Yussef falls foul of his headmaster and the local police chief, time begins to run out for this teacher-turned-detective. His classroom is bombed and members of his family are threatened. But with no one else willing to stand up for the truth, it is up to Omar to act, even as bloodshed and heartbreak surround him.
Bethlehem Road: A thrilling journey into the secrets at the heart of parliament (Thomas Pitt Mystery #10)
by Anne PerryWestminster is struck by a deadly killer... In Anne Perry's tenth Victorian mystery featuring Thomas and Charlotte Pitt, a murderer strikes at Members of Parliament crossing Westminster Bridge. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Harriet Smart. '[Anne] Perry once again demonstrates her true and lively passion... Her finely drawn characters couldn't be more comfortable within the customs and sensibility of their historical period' - New York Times Book Review In the few minutes it takes to cross Westminster Bridge, Sir Lockwood Hamilton has his throat slit and is tied to a lamppost with his evening scarf. The killer vanishes without being seen. Inspector Thomas Pitt thinks the motive might have been personal... or political. When a second Member of Parliament is murdered in the same way, politics seems certain to be the reason. Soon the suspect list includes anarchists and suffragettes. Public outrage mounts and fear grips London and Parliament after a third lamppost murder. Deep in his own investigation, Pitt must rely on his wife, Charlotte, and Great-aunt Vespasia to explore the drawing rooms of the upper class for clues to the mystery. With burning social issues swirling around them, the three of them must solve the case before another MP falls victim to the Westminster cutthroat. What readers are saying about Bethlehem Road: 'These are a great set of books. Pitt is a really likeable hero''I could not put it down. One of her best works''Gripping read'
Beton Rouge (Chastity Riley #2)
by Simone BuchholzChastity Riley and her new sidekick Ivo investigate the case of newspaper executives who have been caged and tortured outside their offices … on a trail that leads them to the hothouse world of boarding schools and some harrowing secrets…You loved Dark … now meet Chastity Riley‘Caustic, incisive prose. A street-smart, gutsy heroine. A timely and staggeringly stylish thriller’ Will Carver‘With plenty of dry humour and a good old dash of despair, Simone Buchholz is an unconventional, refreshing new voice’ Crime Fiction Lover‘Lyrical and pithy’ Sunday Times Crime ClubOn a warm September morning, an unconscious man is found in a cage at the entrance to the offices of one of Germany’s biggest magazines. He’s soon identified as a manager of the company, and he’s been tortured. Three days later, another manager appears in a similar way.Chastity Riley and her new colleague Ivo Stepanovic are tasked with uncovering the truth behind the attacks, an investigation that goes far beyond the revenge they first suspect … to the dubious past shared by both victims. Travelling to the south of Germany, they step into the hothouse world of boarding schools, where secrets are currency, and monsters are bred … monsters who will stop at nothing to protect themselves.A smart, dark, probing thriller, full of all the hard-boiled poetry and acerbic wit of the very best noir, Beton Rouge is both a classic whodunit and a scintillating expose of society, by one of the most exciting names in crime fiction.‘Stripped back in style and deadpan in voice, this is a scintillating romp’ Doug Johnstone, Big Issue‘With brief, pacy chapters and fizzling dialogue, this almost feels like American procedural noir and not a translation’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time‘There is a fantastic pace to the story which keeps you hooked from the first sentence all the way to the end. Once again Simone Buchholz holds no punches, with a unique voice that delivers a stylish story. Buchholz proves that you can pack an excellent crime thriller into 186 pages and engross the reader who wants more, once completed’ New Books Magazine‘The follow-up to Blue Night is a smart and witty book that shines a probing spotlight on society’ Culture Fly‘Fans of Brookmyre could do worse than checking out Simone Buchholz, a star of the German crime lit scene who has been deftly translated into English by Rachel Ward’ Goethe Institut‘Beton Rouge is a killer read, original, unusual and yet I felt that a part of it, in fact a part of Chastity, lodged itself deeply within my soul, it’s quite simply fabulous’ LoveReading‘Great sparkling energy, humour and stylistic verve’ Rosie Goldsmith‘Short chapters, snappy sentences, witty dialogue and succinct writing have created a fast-paced, “just one more chapter” read … much more than a crime novel’ Off-the-Shelf Books‘A fantastic story in a unique voice’ Mumbling about…‘A stunning novel that ends up exploding in your face’ The Last Word Book Review‘The story and writing slowly seep into your soul’ Books Are My Cwtches‘An excellent slice of atmospheric crime’ Blue Book Balloon‘Deliciously dark’ Segnalibro‘Enveloped me like wisps of cigarette smoke’ Hair Past a Freckle‘Takes your breath away’ Cheryl M-M’s Book Blog‘Refreshingly different’ Bloomin’ Brilliant Books
Betray Her: The gripping new psychological thriller that you'll be obsessed with
by Caroline England'I was gripped immediately' KATERINA DIAMOND'Incredibly twisty . . . deliciously satisfying' CLAIRE ALLAN'Stunning' AMANDA ROBSON'A taut, tantalising thriller' SHERYL BROWNE'Truly terrific!' MARTINA COLE_______________Best friends forever.That's the pact you made.You'd do anything for her.And you have.She's always had it all.If you could take it for yourself . . . would you?_______________An irresistibly compulsive psychological thriller perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, I Know Who You Are and The Rumour, by the bestselling author of My Husband's Lies.What readers are saying about Betray Her:'Wow! This kept me gripped right up until the last page!!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Utterly fantastic. Sooo gripping and addictive' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Was blown away . . . what a book' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A very good twist that I was not expecting. Really had me hooked' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Wow . . . Completely gripping, you wont be able to put it down!' NetGalley reviewer'Grabbed my attention and didn't let go till the shocking twist at the end' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'I flew through this one and the ending had me shaken! Wonderful book!' NetGalley reviewer'I absolutely thought that this was a fabulous read' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A great twist that I absolutely didn't see coming' NetGalley reviewer'I was on the edge of my seat from the first page right up until the breathtaking finale' NetGalley reviewer'A real page turner' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'I was gripped from the very first page' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Betrayal
by Stewart Binns'Brilliant. An explosive thriller with true authenticity' Tom Marcus, bestselling author of Soldier Spy----------------- January, 1981. They're undercover in Belfast.Determined to put an end to a war.But in doing so, who will they betray? Jim Dowd and Maureen O'Brien, special forces soldiers, enter a bitterly divided Belfast with a mission: to go undercover, infiltrate one of the city's most dangerous Catholic neighbourhoods, and help change the course of a war that nobody is winning. The Ardoyne is a perilous world, where even a hint of their true identities will prove fatal. But it is also full of courage and loyalty, and Jim realises he admires this community - and his guilt at their deception grows ever stronger. When they receive shocking orders, Maureen knows they must act swiftly and ruthlessly, but can she rely on Jim? And if they rebel, are they betraying their country; or are they being betrayed? 'Stunningly realistic . . . A must-read for anyone who cares about the history of our islands' Nick Hewer
Betrayal: Ireland Only
by Paul CarsonDublin's Harmon Penitentiary is Europe's most dangerous jail.Dr Frank Ryan is in charge of looking after its inmates. It's a risky job - the last doctor was murdered - but for Ryan it's also an exciting challenge.Early one morning, Ryan receives a phone call. It's the jail. He's needed right away. Kissing his girlfriend Lisa goodbye, he leaves his high-security apartment and walks straight into an ambush. This may be it for Ryan.Coming to, Ryan finds himself in what he assumes is a hospital. But something isn't right. Why does his nurse lock the door behind her and why hasn't Lisa come looking for him? Is Ryan now a prisoner?Overwhelmed by confusing and contradictory evidence, Frank Ryan's investigations lead him to the penitentiary's most secure section, J Wing, and the mysterious inmate incarcerated there...
Betrayal (Terry McGuire Thrillers)
by Arthur Cole Nigel C. WilliamsHow can a series of brutal killings in New York possibly be linked with a 200-year-old murder in Wales? Is it conceivable that the President of the United States is involved in a cover-up? Private detective and former Special Boat Services Marine, Raven Conner, is hired to investigate and becomes a key figure in one of DCI Terry McGuire's most frustrating cases. Meanwhile, angry at his failure to catch the murderer of the Bag Lady, McGuire must reluctantly accept that he has let the killer slip through his fingers. Dead bodies are discovered, apparently the racially motivated slaughter of a respected shopkeeper and his wife. The team interview a number of suspects. Just when McGuire thinks things can't get worse as he tackles multiple crimes, a former prostitute is attacked and left for dead. With resources stretched to the limits McGuire and his team must connect the dots and solve the cases.
Betrayal: A gripping suspense thriller testing family loyalty
by Martina ColeKeep everything in the family. Even betrayal... BETRAYAL by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a gripping novel about the bonds that make - or break - a family. Aiden O'Hara has been head of the family since he was a kid, and he's going to keep it that way.Jade Dixon watches his back. Mother of his son, she's the one who makes him invincible.But Jade's been in the game a lot longer than Aiden. She knows no one's indestructible.And when you're at the top, that's when you've got to watch the hardest.Especially the ones closest to you . . .For more stories centred on family life, check out FACES, THE FAMILY and THE FAITHLESS. Martina Cole explores loyalty, protection, and how the ties that bind us can also sometimes choke the very thing we want to protect...
Betrayal: C Format (Reed Audio Ser.)
by Clare FrancisFor businessman Hugh Wellesley, the violent waking nightmare begins with the sparse report in the morning newspaper. A woman's body recovered from the River Dart in Devon . . . identified as that of Sylvie Mathieson . . . the corpse stabbed and bound . . . Should he admit that she had once been his lover? Or let others discover the truth for themselves? Sylvie had always been exotic, unconventional, alluring. Now with her death comes an unexpected betrayal - as another truth emerges which will take even Hugh by surprise. 'Nail-biting . . . the sort of suspense-charged book that has your eyes still glued to it at four in the morning . . . a gripping good read' Daily Mail 'Plenty of suspense and a satisfyingly black denouement' The Times 'Clare Francis has serious crime-writing talent' Mail on Sunday
Betrayal (The Englishman #2)
by David GilmanDan Raglan, former Foreign Legion fighter, alias The Englishman, returns. The new high-octane international thriller from David Gilman.Someone's trying to start a war. And Raglan's just walked into the kill zone.It has been many years since Dan Raglan served in the French Foreign Legion, but the bonds forged in adversity are unbreakable and when one of his comrades calls for help, Raglan is duty-bound to answer.An ex-legionnaire, now an intelligence officer at the Pentagon, disappears. He leaves only this message: should he ever go missing, contact Raglan. But Raglan's not the only one looking for the missing man. From the backstreets of Marseilles, Raglan finds himself following a trail of death that will lead him to Florida, to a Vietnam vet in Washington D.C., and into the heart of a bitter battle in the upper echelons of the US intelligence community.Pursued by both the CIA and a rogue female FBI agent, Raglan's search will place him in the cross hairs of an altogether more lethal organisation. He finds himself in the midst of deadly conspiracy, and on a journey to a fatal confrontation deep in the Honduran rainforest.Reviewers on Betrayal:'Well plotted, believable, and Gilman's ace at bringing locations to life.' The Sun 'Hard to put down.' Daily Express 'A masterfully crafted thriller that grips from the first page to the explosive last.' Sunday Express 'The hero is a veritable one-man army – think Lee Child's Jack Reacher, except English – combining a lethal resilience with a fiery determination to see justice served.' Newslanes 'A vividly intense spy thriller overflowing with courage, resourceful smarts, and a whole host of furious combative encounters.' LoveReadingReviewers on The Englishman series:'A sweat-inducing tour de force.' The Times 'An author at the zenith of his powers.' Peter James 'Raglan is nicely complex: an action man with inner depths.' Financial Times 'Full of thrills.' Literary Review 'The pulse-pounding pace just never lets up.' Peter May
Betrayal: (Ryan Drake 3) (Ryan Drake #3)
by Will JordanThe compelling new thriller in the high-octane series featuring British CIA agent Ryan Drake. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Vince Flynn.Washington, DC. Former soldier and elite CIA operative Ryan Drake is heading out for dinner when he witnesses a sniper attack on a crowded freeway. A motorcade full of Russian Federal Security Force members – in Washington for a top level conference with their US counterparts – has been ambushed. Many have been killed and worst of all, Drake discovers that the leader of the strike team was Anya – the dangerous and enigmatic woman he once risked everything to protect. Drake cannot believe her capable of such an atrocity but with the Russians baying for blood and tensions rising, Drake and his depleted team head for Siberia to discover the truth. And here he must confront the terrifying possibility that Anya's betrayal will unmask secrets greater and more devastating than he could ever have imagined.
Betrayal: A crime thriller of legal and moral dilemmas with explosive twists (Dismas Hardy #12)
by John LescroartBetrayal, revenge and unsuspected truths...Dismas Hardy gets caught up in the complicated world of government conspiracy when he takes on the challenging case of National Guard reservist Evan Scholler. Betrayal is the twelfth thriller in John Lescroart's Dismas Hardy series. Perfect for fans of John Sandford and J.J. Miller. 'A tour de force of a legal thriller... Easily usurps the latest from Grisham and Turow' - Providence JournalWhen Dismas Hardy agrees to clean up the caseload of recently disappeared attorney Charlie Bowen, he thinks it will be easy. But one of the cases is far from small-time - the sensational clash between National Guard reservist Evan Scholler and an ex-Navy SEAL and private contractor named Ron Nolan. Two events in Iraq conspired to bring the men into fatal conflict: Nolan's relationship with Evan's girlfriend back home in the States; followed by a deadly incident in which Nolan's apparent mistake results in the death of an innocent Iraqi family as well as seven men in Evan's platoon. As the murky relationship between the U.S. government and its private contractors plays out in the personal drama of these two men, and the consequences become a desperate matter of life and death, Dismas Hardy begins to uncover a terrible and perilous truth that takes him far beyond the case and into the realm of assassination and treason. From the treacherous streets of Iraq to the courtrooms of California, Betrayal is a magnificent tour de force of pure storytelling.What readers are saying about Betrayal:'The courtroom scenes are simply brilliant [...] they kept me awake all night''So full of twists and turns that it was impossible to put down''Once again a compulsive read - kept me riveted from beginning to end'
Betrayal
by Lesley PearseDiscover the story of a good woman with a terrible, haunting secretEve should never have married Don Hathaway . . . The man is a bully – but, after one drunken rage too many, Eve takes their children and leaves him. Don, however, is bitter. And getting away from him entirely proves impossible. Until the day Eve decides to teach Don a lesson – and it all goes horribly, hideously wrong. And this poor mother fears she’s lost everything.Eve loves her children so much, but now she bears a terrible burden that she cannot ever share. And she knows it won’t be long before her past catches up with her.Eve desperately wants to hide from the truth. But is she risking everything?PRAISE FOR LESLEY PEARSE: 'Storytelling at its very best' Daily Mail 'Gripping and suspenseful' Daily Express
Betrayal
by Lilja SigurdardóttirBurned out and traumatised by her horrifying experiences around the world, aid worker Úrsula has returned to Iceland. Unable to settle, she accepts a high-profile government role in which she hopes to make a difference again.But on her first day in the post, Úrsula promises to help a mother seeking justice for her daughter, who had been raped by a policeman, and life in high office soon becomes much more harrowing than Úrsula could ever have imagined. A homeless man is stalking her – but is he hounding her, or warning her of some danger? And why has the death of her father in police custody so many years earlier reared its head again?As Úrsula is drawn into dirty politics, facing increasingly deadly threats, the lives of her stalker, her bodyguard and even a witch-like cleaning lady intertwine. Small betrayals become large ones, and the stakes are raised ever higher…Exploring the harsh worlds of politics, police corruption and misogyny, Betrayal is a relevant, powerful, fast-paced thriller that feels just a little bit too real…
The Betrayal (Olivia Sinclair series #1)
by Terry Lynn Thomas‘OMG! It literally blew me away. It gripped me from the very first page and I could not stop reading until I finished.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
Betrayal at Cleeve Abbey: An intriguing drama that will shock and surprise you (A Flora Maguire Mystery #2)
by Anita DavisonEven the most glamorous stately houses hide secrets and lies from the past... For fans of Downton Abbey and set in the glorious Cotswolds landscape. Flora Maguire is now happily married to Bunny Harrington and living in Richmond when she receives an alarming telegram informing her of her father's tragic death in a riding accident at Cleeve Abbey. Heartbroken, Flora and Bunny return to her former home, where she was governess to Eddy, Viscount Trent, and her father was butler to Earl Trent. Flora's intention was to bury him next to Lily, her mother, who sadly passed away when Flora was a small child. Mystery surrounds the final resting place of Lily. No-one is willing to talk and, with her father now dead in a suspicious accident, Flora must once again strive alone to uncover hidden family secrets and terrible betrayals. Can't wait for the next instalment for Flora Maguire? A KNIGHTSBRIDGE SCANDAL is out now! Search 9781786690838. What people are saying about BETRAYAL AT CLEEVE ABBEY: 'A satisfying novel to savour' 'The intricate plot kept me turning the pages until the stunning end' 'Anita Davison has a wonderful ability to weave an intriguing mystery' 'You feel like such an integral part of the story you forget where you actually are' This book was previously published as Murder at Cleeve Abbey.
Betrayal at Lisson Grove: Anarchy, intrigue and a thrilling chase in Victorian London (Thomas Pitt Mystery)
by Anne PerrySurrounded by conspiracy, who can Pitt trust? Betrayal at Lisson Grove is another fantastic Pitt novel from the master storyteller of the Victorian mystery, Anne Perry. Perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom and Sarah Perry.'The novel has a totally contemporary feel and is admirably well-written' - Guardian It's 1895 and an increasingly violent tide of political unrest is rising fast all over Europe. Special Branch's Inspector Thomas Pitt knows that they must find those responsible before England is overrun by reformists intent on overthrowing the government. When he finds himself in pursuit of a suspected terrorist, Pitt has no hesitation in following the chase all the way to France. But events take a sinister turn when Narraway, Pitt's superior, is accused of involvement in the death of an Irish informant and abruptly removed from office. Aware that her husband's own career is also in jeopardy if he is not reinstated, Pitt's wife Charlotte determines to help Narraway clear his name. As Charlotte and Narraway depart for Ireland and Pitt is drawn deeper into the investigation in France, it becomes clear that outside forces have conspired to separate them at a crucial time in the country's history. With no one else to trust can they make it back to England and stop the revolt before it's too late? What readers are saying about Betrayal at Lisson Grove: 'Excellently written and the suspense was kept right through the book''Couldn't put the book down. Anne is a gem of a writer''Keeps you enthralled right to the very end of the book'
Betrayal In Death: 12 (In Death #12)
by J. D. RobbAt the luxurious Roarke Palace Hotel, a maid walks into suite 4602 for the nightly turndown - and steps into her worst nightmare. A killer leaves her dead, strangled by a thin, silver wire. He's Sly Yost, a virtuoso of music and murder; a hit man for the elite. Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows him well. But in this twisted case, knowing the killer doesn't help solve the crime. Because there's someone else involved. Someone with a very personal motive. And Eve must face a terrifying possibility that the real target may, in fact, be her husband, Roarke.
Betrayal in Naples
by Neil GriffithsNeil Griffith's Betrayal in Naples is a stylish and erotic literary thriller that will appeal to fans of Graham Greene.'An edgy romance and an excellent study in paranoia' Daily TelegraphJim Wolf is abandoned in a Naples back street by a taxi driver. This is not what he came to the city for. But he's soon found by Louisa - an ex-lover never quite forgotten - now married to a charismatic Neapolitan judge. The three become close friends, and it's not long before Jim is closely involved in a high profile-mafia trial and once again irresistibly tempted by Louisa. Jim is soon out of his depth, seduced by both the beauty and danger of this mysterious city, where betrayal - of a lover, of a friend, of oneself - is part of the way of life, and where, if you break the unspoken codes, a single gesture from a powerful man can condemn you.'Shocking and compelling' Big Issue Shortlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award for the most promising first novel of the year.Neil Griffith was born in 1965 and lives in London E17.He has also written for radio and film. Betrayal in Naples is his first novel.
Betrayal in the Badlands (Mills & Boon Love Inspired)
by Dana MentinkIsabel Ling returned to the barren Badlands of South Dakota to bury her sister–but she stayed to find answers no one wants to give. Cassie's death was no accident, and Isabel will find the killer, no matter what she has to do. And no matter who stands in her way.
Betrayal in the Cotswolds: The peace of the Cotswolds can be deceiving … (Cotswold Mysteries #20)
by Rebecca Tope'As Rebecca Tope tells it, every rural idyll is blighted by underlying menace. Such is her writing skill, I'm inclined to believe her 'Daily MailA handsome, if slightly shabby, stone house in Upper Oddington is home to Umberto Kingley as well as his three dogs and will be Thea Slocombe's latest house-sitting assignment. Without even a local shop, Thea expects the location to be one of her quietest, until the serene atmosphere is shattered with a fatal hit-and-run.The ensuing high-profile police investigation plunges Thea deep into the victim's complicated family dynamics and the rift that had already torn it apart. And she cannot help wondering if the reverberations of scandal have led to a deliberate and murderous assault.
Betrayal Of Trust (The Mahoney Sisters #3)
by Tracey V. BatemanIt was a hotly contested senatorial race, and Matthew Strong's unexplained decision to withdraw piqued Raven Mahoney's interest.