A shy young lady courts danger, intrigue, and a notorious rake in this mysterious regency romance from the USA Today–bestselling author. Emmalyn Hathaway's quiet life is spent in pleasant companionship with her artist uncle and her beautiful, if somewhat flighty, cousin Marisol. So when this tranquility is upset by a disgruntled suitor of Marisol's, Emma decides to take matters into her own hands. Her quest for protection leads her to Restell Gardner, a notorious rake with a reputation for sleuthing out secrets. Even though Restell is exactly the kind of man Emma would rather avoid, and she the kind of lady he would never pursue, the two find more than just a common cause in their hours spent together. But as their attraction grows, so does the danger. Because there is something sinister going on in Emma's household—and Restell may be the only one who can save her . . . "Authentic characters and a...

Their passion was beyond control. . . Hal Lindsay is a decorated Union Navy hero and a riverboat captain who has built an empire around his Missouri River steamboats. Yet deep inside him lurks the pain of a dark, vicious past—one that has him determined to live alone, finding carnal comfort in the arms of women who will do anything as long as the price is right—like the sensual innocent currently masquerading as an experienced gambler aboard his boat. For once, Hal finds himself wanting more—much more. . .and that is a very dangerous thing. . . Rosalind Schuyler is appalled to be unmasked by Hal—and frightened as well. The prominent New York railroad heiress is on the run to escape marriage to a man who would kill to gain her fortune. Now it seems she's in danger of a different kind. For Hal Lindsay is like no man she's met before. One minute, he's kind as a brother, hiding her from those searching night and day for her. The next, he's a...

There’s a monster running around Dublin, and it’s up to Ava to catch it. The pressure’s on, and she’s becoming as cynical as Peter. But when a demon marks her friend, and a possible threat from England spells war, Ava’s left with a huge choice to make. The lives of one or many.

Should secrets be kept forever, allowed to surface, or be shared? Amateur sleuth Bashia Gordon and Trooper Mark Jankowski again collaborate on these questions as bodies surface in Northeastern Connecticut.

In this start to a new series starring Shelly the mermaid, a classroom conflict is no fun--even when school is 20,000 leagues under the sea.It's MerGirl Shelly Siren's first day at a new school, and she is nervous from the tip of her head to the end of her sparkling mermaid tail. How will she ever fit in at the prestigious Trident Academy? Everyone there is so smart and so pretty and so rich. At least she and her best friend, Echo, are in the same class, but so is Pearl, a spoiled know-it-all who only wants to make trouble for Shelly; Rocky, a MerBoy who loves to tease everyone; and Kiki, a shy MerGirl who's new to Trident City. At first Shelly and Echo have lots of fun: eating lunch together, trying to make grumpy Mr. Fangtooth smile, and joining after-school clubs. But when Shelly and Echo have an argument about their very first school assignment, Pearl gets involved and makes matters worse. Will Shelly and Echo fix their friendship?

TouchWood Editions is proud to introduce the first female sleuth in our selection of mystery novels. Author Gwendolyn Southin uniquely blends the charm of gumshoe techniques with the fresh perspective of a developing female detective. The Margaret Spencer Mysteries offer action and suspense, with a human subtext.At age fifty, Margaret Spencer's empty nest and empty marriage prompt her to answer an ad for part-time office work at the office of private investigator Nat Southby. Suddenly, she is deep in the most unlikely of adventures for a woman in 1950s Vancouver, helping him with a case of missing young women involved in a shady business ring. Maggie finds unexpected freedom as a developing detective and along the way she uncovers evil in the quaintly urban setting.