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For as long as Magnolia Steele can remember, the past has had its hooks in her. Her time as a Broadway actress in New York City was an escape that ended in public humiliation, but now that she''s back home in Franklin, Tennessee, she''s feeling the grip of the two incidents that stole her innocence. The first was the disappearance of her father when she was a teen, who left home for a meeting and never came back. The other incident...well, her memories have returned, but it''s best left where it belongs-in the past. Hoping for closure, Magnolia decides to look into her daddy''s cold case. If Magnolia keeps digging, she''s not sure she can trust her own momma to help her, let alone her new friends and the police detective who''s eager to woo her, but after years of running, she''s ready to stand her ground.

USA TODAY Bestseller Scarlett Goodwin''s world is divided into Before and After. Before she agreed to tutor Tucker Price, college junior Scarlett was an introvert, struggling with her social anxiety disorder and determined to not end up living in a trailer park like her mother and her younger sister. A mathematics major, she goes to her classes, to her job in the tutoring lab, and then hides in the apartment she shares with her friend, Caroline. After junior Tucker Price, Southern University''s star soccer player enters the equation, her carefully plotted life is thrown off its axis. Tucker''s failing his required College Algebra class. With his eligibility at risk, the university chancellor dangles an expensive piece of computer software for the math department if Scarlett agrees to privately tutor him. Tucker''s bad boy, womanizer reputation makes Scarlett wary of any contact, let alone spending several hours a week in close proximity. But from her first encounter, she realizes Tucker isn''t the person everyone else sees. He carries a mountain of secrets which she suspects hold the reason for his self-destructive behavior. But the deeper she delves into the cause of his pain, the deeper she gets sucked into his chaos. Will Scarlett find the happiness she''s looking for, or will she be caught in Tucker''s aftermath? Off the Subject series (stand-alone books) Aftermath (Scarlett''s story) Redesigned (Caroline''s story) Business as Usual (Lexi''s story)

"The game of immortal elements has advanced to an unexpected level since Will and Emma have joined. But was their union a part of Water''s careful orchestration? Has the game swung to his advantage? With Emma''s life -- and the lives of those she loves -- at risk, every move could be deadly ... The final confrontation is on the horizon and Emma is forced to confront her nightmare--is she the destruction of the world or the savior?"--P. [4] of cover.

**Intended for mature readers due to sexual content and language** While fashion design major Caroline Hunter may have been born economically unlucky, in college, she’s been lucky in love. Until her senior year at Southern University. She’s gone from a serious long term boyfriend to a string of crappy dates. Then she meets mathematics grad student Reed Pendergraft. Reed is everything she’s not looking for. Serious. Headed for a low paying university job. Boring. Caroline spent the first eighteen years of her life wondering where her next meal was coming from. She sure wasn’t getting trapped in that life again with a man living on a professor’s salary. An encounter with Reed in a club proves she might have pegged him wrong. He brings out a lusty side she never knew she had. But just when she’s about to give in to her hormones, Reed makes a fool out of her. When she shows up for the first committee meeting for Southern University’s Fall fashion show, a fundraiser for underprivileged kids, Caroline’s horrified to discover the insufferable Reed is the committee chairman. While she refuses to tolerate his totalitarian rule of the committee, she’s not sure she’ll survive the month with her heart—and her pride—intact. Just when she thinks she has everything figured out, she finds that her entire life has been redesigned, thanks to Reed Pendergraft. ***** Redesigned is a lovely surprise in all the best ways - how quickly you''ll fall for the characters, their unstoppable chemistry, and the ability of their story to take you from laughing to crying and back again. Denise has hit the New Adult nail on the head with this one, and I loved every single page! Lyla Payne, author of Broken at Love, USA Today bestseller The title of this book is apropos on several levels; not only does it fit the story, but it serves to express the way in this book is major leap forward for the author. She didn''t merely write the next book in the series, she pushed forward and took risks, redesigned her approach to the story she was telling. Bravo, and I can''t wait for more. Jasinda Wilder, author of Falling Into You, New York Times and USA Today bestseller

Third book in the Piper Lancaster Series.A demon army is descending on Asheville, prepared to drag Piper and her friends to hell for defying Okeus, the god of war and hell, a threat her band of battered and weary defenders is nowhere near strong enough to hold off. To add to her worries, a crescent moon is destined to appear on her left palm that will compel her to kill Kieran Abel, the demigod son of Okeus. Now that Okeus has discovered his long coveted human son, he will torture Piper for eons if she follows through. But she can''t ignore her new inexplicable craving for demon souls. With every monster she kills, her power grows and she feels herself turning darker. Time is running out and Piper will do anything to protect those she loves, even if it means risking her own soul.

A mother desperately searches for her son... Realizing she''s capable of more than she ever suspected... While resisting the pull of a mysterious man who offers more questions than answers... Emma Thompson and Will Davenport may have escaped from the Vinco Potentia, but the secret political organization is far from their only problem. The trail to Jake is growing colder every day, but when Emma begins to display unusual powers of her own, Will wonders if her role in the prophecy is more significant than anyone ever believed. To find out, they delve into Emma''s past while she struggles against a subconscious force - a force that takes the form of a man who knows too much, shares too little, and may be the biggest threat to her future yet.

Ten years ago, Magnolia Steele fled Franklin, Tennessee after an incident that left her with hazy memories and a horror of the place where she had been born and bred. Though her abrupt departure destroyed most of her treasured relationships, she vowed never to return . . . until she has no choice. When Magnolia''s breakout acting role in a Broadway musical ends in disgrace, there''s only one place she can go. She finds herself on her momma''s porch, suitcase in hand. Drama follows Magnolia around like a long lost friend. She reluctantly agrees to help her momma''s catering company at a party for a country music star, only to find herself face-to-face with a sleazy music agent from her past. After a very public spat, Magnolia not only finds him dead but herself center stage in the police''s investigation. Now she must scramble to prove her innocence, relying on the help of acquaintances old and new. But the longer Magnolia stays in Franklin, the more she remembers about the big bad incident that chased her away. The past might not be finished with her yet, and what she doesn''t remember could be her biggest danger.

Just when Piper begins to accept her new role as demon slayer, a fresh threat rises. People are disappearing, and Piper is sure a sinister, otherworldly force is at play. Add to that ghosts who show up out of thin air, warning her of a danger she won''t be able to outrun, and a freaking bevy of supernatural creatures hiding in the background, and Piper suddenly has her hands full. Especially when the new creatures aren''t demons, or ghosts and she has no idea how to deal with them. Or whether or not they be good little monsters, or bad. There is one man who has the knowledge she needs to survive but she can''t even count on him. Why? The bastard left town. One thing is certain: a big bad demon''s come to town and Piper has to stop him-but she needs help to do it. If only she could figure out whom to trust...

Everything Emma loves has been ripped away--Jake, Will, and her unborn baby. Within minutes of confronting her new reality, Emma is thrust in the middle of a war between two supernatural beings and she''s the prize. To save her son she must choose a side, but Emma wonders if there''s another option--Water. He was losing his mind.

The first book in a Curse Keepers spinoff series by New York Times bestselling author Denise Grover Swank writing as D.G. Swank.Piper Lancaster might be Asheville''s most popular ghost whisperer, but she''s an unbeliever. While her clients believe she''s exorcising their ghosts, Piper knows she''s really helping them settle their inner demons-because any sane person knows ghosts aren''t real. After the astonishing reappearance of the ruins of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, belief in the supernatural is at an all-time high, and people are seeing ghosts in every shadow. Business is better than ever. But there''s one problem-the reemergence of the Lost Colony has awakened both the supernatural world and Piper''s very real talent as a medium. She''s soon confronted with evidence she can''t deny. Ghosts exist, and worse, so do demons. As if that weren''t enough, Asheville has a new resident demon that''s intent on killing her, and a sinfully handsome stranger who says she''s the only one who can destroy it. Barely able to accept the complete reversal in her convictions, Piper must discover-and embrace-her true identity before it''s too late.THE CURSE KEEPERS SERIESThe Curse Keepers Trilogy (Ellie Lancaster)The Curse KeepersThe Curse BreakersThe Curse DefiersPiper Lancaster SeriesOf Ash and SpiritOf Fire and StormOf Blood and MonstersOf Death and Ruin

First book in the four book USA Today bestselling Magnolia Steele Mystery series by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Denise Grover Swank. Ten years ago, Magnolia Steele fled Franklin, Tennessee after an incident that left her with hazy memories and a horror of the place where she had been born and bred. Though her abrupt departure destroyed most of her relationships, she vowed never to return . . . until she has no choice. When Magnolia''s breakout acting role in a Broadway musical ends in disgrace, there''s only one place she can go. Magnolia reluctantly agrees to help her mother''s catering company at a party for a country music star, only to find herself face-to-face with a sleazy music agent from her past. After a very public spat, Magnolia not only finds him dead but herself center stage in the police''s investigation. Now she must scramble to prove her innocence, relying on the help of acquaintances old and new. But the longer Magnolia stays in Franklin, the more she remembers about the incident that chased her away. The past might not be finished with her yet, and what she doesn''t remember could be her biggest danger.

"When Joe walks out of Rose''s life, she can''t imagine life without him. But with support from her friends--and an unexpected person--Rose finds her way to climb out of her despair. After his father''s blackmail forces him to leave the love of his life to protect her, Joe is thrown into the race for Arkansas State Senate. But while Rose has people to help her grieve, Joe finds himself completely alone--except the one person he detests is the only person who''s offering comfort"--P. [4] of cover.

While Rose might be reeling from the news that Joe''s ex-girlfriend is pregnant, she''s got bigger issues to deal with. One, putting her business back together albeit with a new partner and into two separate entities; and two, trying to keep the Fenton County Sheriff''s Department from figuring out the true identity of the Lady in Black. Includes POVs from Violet, Bruce Wayne, Joe, and Mason.

Summer Butler had no idea that Darling Investigations would be such a smash, but ratings don''t lie. The first season of the show--where the former star solves real-life crimes in her hometown--has wrapped. And finding a new case won''t be easy. But Summer''s willing to give it a try, and reconciling with her family--not to mention her old flame, police chief Luke Montgomery--is a nice way to spend her downtime. But Sweet Briar is harboring an arsonist, and soon all the smoldering signs point to the same culprit: Summer''s cousin Dixie. It seems season two could be too hot to handle.

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today debut bestseller!Book Nine in the New York Times best selling Rose Gardner Mystery series by Denise Grover Swank.Rose Gardner should be celebrating the arrest of her fiercest enemy, J.R. Simmons. But problems are like weeds-pluck one and five more spring up. Rose''s boyfriend is on the verge of leaving her for good, her best friend, Neely Kate, is grappling with marriage problems, and her sister has a devastating secret. To make matters worse, she discovers J.R. Simmons has not been neutralized. His network of allies and henchman extends further than she suspected, and J.R.''s so intent on revenge, his lackeys might just destroy Fenton County to get it for him. But the girl who once spent her days alone and afraid is now a strong, independent woman with a network of her own, including Neely Kate, Skeeter Malcolm-the reigning king of the Fenton County underworld-and other loyal friends on both sides of the law. Racing against time, they must dig up J.R.''s empire by the roots, unmasking his allies and unearthing his secrets, both the behind-the-scenes manipulation he''s been orchestrating in Fenton County for decades and the dark stains of his personal life. If Rose succeeds, she tells herself the quiet and peaceful life she once dreamed of will be at the end of the tunnel. But her quest to destroy J.R. will require her to explore the person she has become, what she wants, and what that means for her future.

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New York Times and USA Today debut bestsellerBook seven in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series.**Includes Thirty-Four and a Half Predicaments bonus chaptersRose Gardner hates seeing her normally flamboyant best friend Neely Kate struggle with depression. So when Rose stumbles onto a piece of evidence indicating her birth mother might have been involved in a crime, she does the one thing guaranteed to cheer Neely Kate. She convinces her friend to help her solve a mystery. Though their penchant for investigating has gotten them into plenty of pickles in the past, what can go wrong if they''re looking into a case that went cold a quarter of a century ago? But the deeper they dig, the more dirt they unearth. While she''s busy unraveling the past, Rose must also reprise her role as the Lady in Black as part of her ongoing agreement with the king of the Fenton County underworld. In so doing, she discovers a mysterious enemy is intent on attacking her friends, and her assistant DA boyfriend might be next on the list. As both situations reach a boiling point, Rose must face the possibility that certain secrets were meant to remain buried and not even her special talent can get her out of every predicament.

New York Times and USA Today debut bestsellerBook Six in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal. and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series.Rose is called into action when Neely Kate''s cousin goes missing and the police refuse to take it seriously. But while the authorities-Rose''s ex-boyfriend, included-are certain the missing woman has run away, mounting evidence points to foul play. Rose agrees to help her friend, even if it means partaking in Neely Kate''s shenanigans, including an impromptu trip to a strip club.And because trouble never comes without a guest, Skeeter Malcolm, Fenton County''s newly crowned underground king, resurfaces, saying he needs Rose''s visionary gift to track down his enemies. He makes her the only offer she can''t refuse: The guaranteed safety of her assistant DA boyfriend, Mason Deveraux, who is being threatened by forces unknown. The Fenton County law enforcement is still abuzz about the infamous Lady in Black, who took part in the underground auction that earned Skeeter his crown. Can Rose risk a reprisal of her role?As the stakes continue to rise and the search for Neely Kate''s cousin becomes increasingly complicated, Rose must struggle to keep both her secret identity and her sanity.

***Named iBooks Best of 2013****The third book in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling Rose Gardner Mystery series.Life in Henryetta, Arkansas is turned upside down with the arrival of a televangelist, but it''s the death of a little old lady on Rose''s street that catches her attention. The Henryetta police deem her death natural causes, but Rose suspects foul play, and so does an unlikely supporter- the president of the Busy Body Club, her eighty-two-year-old neighbor Mildred.But Rose is in the middle of opening her nursery with her sister Violet, who''s separated from her husband Mike, as well as stalling her boyfriend Joe''s family, rich socialites who are determined to meet her. Along with her multiple encounters with Fenton County''s new assistant DA, Mason Deveraux III, it''s just another day in the life of Rose Gardner- chaos.Rose Gardner Mystery series Twenty-Eight and a Half WishesTwenty-Nine and a Half ReasonsThirty and a Half ExcusesThirty-One and a Half RegretsThirty-Two and a Half ComplicationsThirty-Three and a Half ShenanigansThirty-Four and a Half PredicamentsThirty-Five and a Half ConspiraciesThirty-Six and a Half MotivesSins of the Father (novella)

Maddie Baker hasn''t seen Detective Noah Langley since he ghosted her a month ago, but now she needs his help to find a missing woman. When Maddie Baker offers a self-defense course, a terrified young woman asks her for private lessons to escape a chokehold. Maddie readily agrees to meet Amy the next morning, but when she doesn''t show up, Maddie becomes concerned. She enlists the help of Detective Noah Langley and his partner Lance Forrester. Since it''s not an official investigation, and the only thing they know about her is her first name, it''s not long before their hands are tied. Besides, Noah has a dilemma of his own. A rash of home burglaries has taken a disturbing turn. Noah and his partner Lance feel pressed to catch the burglars before someone is physically assaulted...or worse.

The sixth book in the Rose Gardner Investigations series.For months, Rose has suspected her ex-brother-in-law, has a foot in the criminal world, and she''s equally sure her deceased sister had the evidence to prove it-evidence stolen days just days after Violet''s death. Those suspicions turn concrete when a body shows up at the construction site Mike works at, and the concrete cracks open wide when her niece and nephew go missing. Rose might be weeks away from delivering her own baby, she that doesn''t stop her and her best friend, Neely Kate, from looking for the kids. She needs answers and fast, but her search leads her to the man who betrayed her months ago... the father of her baby. James "Skeeter" Malcolm has been playing games with her for months-refusing to relinquish her paternity but refusing to tell her why. James knows what Mike is up to-Rose is sure of it-but can she convince him to tell help before it''s too late?

"All hail the queens of Urban Fantasy!" ReviewerFrom NYT and USAT bestselling authors Denise Grover Swank and Shannon Mayer comes the thrilling sequel to "Silver Staked" . . . My name is Rachel Sambrook, and I thought I understood the world ...until I discovered the world is full of living, breathing, monsters. When I teamed up with Lea, I thought we stopped the experiments on the vampire blood. All we did was open a can of wolves, we had not expected. The clues we find take us halfway across the world and to my irritation, leave us depending on two men.One, a werewolf who has his own set of secrets.And the other a Cazador like Lea . ..only this one is human. And more tempting than I''d like to admit. The only way to win this new fight will be to trust one another. If we don''t, then none of us will survive the bite that is coming . . . .WOLF BITE was previously published under the title "Replica"

From NYT and USAT bestselling authors Denise Grover Swank and Shannon Mayer comes a new twist on the world of vampires . . . In a city that never sleeps, nightmares live in the darkness . . . A series of grisly murders begins to pile up in New York City, murders that have no rhyme or reason and no leads. Unless one chooses to believe that the supernatural is possible. The deaths have caught the attention of two women: Rachel, a journalist fresh home from covering the war in Iraq and Lea, a vampire who has chosen to hunt her own kind. Together they form a reluctant team that slowly begins to crack the fissures behind a government cover up, bioterrorism and a truth that neither of them could ever begin to suspect until it is too late for either of them to turn away. Even if it means their lives as they know them will be over. Coming Soon Replica (The Blood Borne Series Book 2)

When Maddie Baker offers a self-defense course, a terrified young woman asks her for private lessons to escape a chokehold. Maddie readily agrees to meet Amy the next morning, but when she doesn''t show up, Maddie becomes concerned. She enlists the help of Detective Noah Langley and his partner Lance Forrester. It''s not an official investigation, and all they know about her is her first name. Things are getting hectic--Noah and his partner feel pressed to solve a rash of home burglaries. Maddie''s ex-boyfriend Steve is in town wanting her back. Her aunt''s dementia is worsening, and her best friend Mallory has shown up on her doorstep. Maddie''s got her hands full, but her gut is telling her not to let her concern for the missing woman go.