Stilettos and Scoundrels PDF Download

Author: L. C. Turner
Publisher: Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Series
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A dead senator, a new puppy, and lots of small town intrigue. Presley Thurman is back in her hometown, Hunter's Hollow, and she's planning an easy month running her mother's flower shop, Petal Pushers. But when she delivers flowers to Senator Daniels, she finds him dead in his hotel room. Presley's once again embroiled in a mystery where she's the number one suspect. Determined to get herself off the suspect list, she and her brand new puppy, Bella, are on the case. Too bad Presley's old high school crush, Cooper Sands, keeps getting in her way. He'll learn pretty quickly that Presley won't stop until she solves the crime. Can Presley find the senator's killer and keep herself out of jail?

Author: Laina Turner-Molaski
Publisher: Laina Turner-Molaski
ISBN: 9780578034072
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326

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Presley Thurman, a sassy, thirty-something red-head, was looking to reinvent herself. She didn't allow the fact she was recently fired to bother her - she was ready to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Presley is a lover of shopping and Starbucks, and even though she sometimes had bad taste in men, she always had great taste in clothes. Not looking back on corporate America, Presley decided to follow her dream. With her feisty nature and a spirit to not "sweat the small stuff," she was ready to tackle any challenge (even if she had no idea how she would pay the bills). When her friend Trevor offered her a job with his online magazine to interview public figures, she jumped at the chance. However, the new job turned into something unexpected when the U.S. Senator she was slated to write about was murdered - in her home town! Presley was excited - she hadn't seen so much buzz since the spring sample sale at Saks. She was ready for this adventure, even if it didn't seem to fit neatly into her life. She couldn't pass up the opportunity to be in the middle of the buzz. Presley was determined (not to mention curious) to find the killer and write her story. After all, she couldn't afford her shoe habit without a job and she was certainly not one to shy away from danger. The only thing standing in her way was an old high school fling, Cooper Sands, head of the Senator's security. He was not actually standing in her way, but because of his good looks, he was the biggest distraction and one she was having the hardest time overcoming. Cooper felt it was too dangerous for Presley to look for a killer and tried to distract her with reliving the past; which Presley found more dangerous than any killer. While she attempted to resist Cooper's good looks and charm, Presley was able to discover the Senator's wife, Helen, had been having an affair... with her best friend's boyfriend! Did Helen kill the Senator? Or was it the Senator's love of gambling that got him killed? And what was Cooper's secret tie to the mob boss Garrison Palazzo? Presley was betting her favorite pair of Manolo's she will find the killer... but will time run out!

Author: Laina Turner
Publisher: Five Seas Ink
ISBN: 9780615820262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246

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Gently touching the handle of the front door was all it took to make it swing wide open. It was late, after midnight, and everyone in the house except Tom was asleep. As usual, Tom was in his study working late. Walking carefully and quietly through the foyer, the adrenaline began to kick in. The intruder confidently walked into Tom's study. Tom was concentrating so hard on the papers in front of him that he was unaware of anything else. Raising his hand, the intruder hit a stack of books sitting on a side table, sending them crashing to the floor. Tom spun around with a look of shock on his face as he recognized the person swinging a sharp object toward him. Tom raised his hands to protect himself but he wasn't quick enough. The spikey end of the stiletto heel punctured his neck instantly, sending a spray of blood over the papers on his desk. He tried to cry out, but all that sounded was a gurgling noise as his lungs filled with blood. The intruder set the shoe down next to Tom and backed out of the room softly, closing the door to the study and hoping no one would come looking for Tom until morning.

Author: Gary Phillips
Publisher: Down & Out Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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In SCOUNDRELS, an all-original anthology featuring bestselling and Edgar and Shamus award-winning writers, you’ll read stories of desperate grifters, brokers hedging big bets for the big take, schemers working the long con for the sure money, used car salesman with golden dreams and rusted hopes, crooked lawyers and bent clients, one percenters hustling for that last half-percent, kind-hearted killers and the lonely hearted who tell themselves any lie as the double down for the long count. Stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, David Corbett, Tyler Dilts, Brendan DuBois, Seth Harwood, Darrell James, Gary Phillips, Travis Richardson, SJ Rozan, Kelli Stanley, Eric Stone, Bob Truluck, Lono Waiwaiole and Pamela Samuels Young. Praise for SCOUNDRELS … “Much will be made of the timeliness of SCOUNDRELS, and with good reason; these days Enron executives and securities brokers are far scarier than serial killers. But SCOUNDRELS is more than just timely — it’s a great read, a collection of fabulous stories by remarkable authors. Bravo.” — Marcus Sakey, author of The Two Death of Daniel Hayes, and host of Hidden City on the Travel Channel What other group of human beings inspires such a level of hatred and disgust in us as the white collar crook? Lesser thieves don’t get the level of hatred and contempt that these high-flying kleptomaniacs generate. Why does a Bernie Madoff or a Kenneth “Kenny Boy” Lay inspire nearly as much opprobrium from the rest of us as a serial killer, a genocidal dictator or a child molester? — Scott Phillips, from the Forward

Author: Matilda Martel
Publisher: Matilda Martel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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Meet three Scoundrels in Love Linus Barnes is a bad professor with an out-of-control obsession for his soon to be ex-student, Everly Dunne. But Everly has plans---big plans for her future that don’t include falling for the hottest professor at Yale. Linus isn’t deterred by this insignificant setback. This scoundrel won’t let a little thing like doubt get in his way. He knows Everly is the girl for him and he’s not letting her get away. Simon Mueller is a bad boss in love with the one employee who makes him crazy. Nova Rigby is gorgeous and talented, but she’s also chaos in motion. Simon needs order and his fixation with Nova drives him to distraction. She needs to go. He needs to things to make sense. But can he live his life without Nova---the only woman he’s ever loved? Not a chance. Franco Bianchi is a bad boy who needs to grow up. His father desperately wants to retire, but he needs his eldest son to change his ways and settle down with a good woman. When he bullies Franco into an arranged marriage to the ultimate good girl, Carine DuBois, he never expects his son to fall head over heels in love. Three scoundrels. Three steamy love stories. Meet Linus, Simon and Franco today---you won't regret it!

Author: Daniel O'Malley
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316228036
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 592

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In this spirited sequel to the acclaimed The Rook, Myfanwy Thomas returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic -- and slimy -- supernatural war. When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers---and the bureaucratic finesse---to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries: The Checquy---the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural threats, and... The Grafters---a centuries-old supernatural threat. But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women who absolutely hate each other, can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war. Stiletto is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks, from an author who "adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof " (Booklist).

Author: L.C. Turner
Publisher: New Pen Media, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166

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In the quaint town of Sweet Haven, newcomer Tillie is ready to turn over a new leaf with the grand opening of her charming bakery, Paw Paw's. But just as the scent of freshly baked dog treats fills the air, disaster strikes when a lifeless body is discovered in the bakery's backroom. Suddenly, Tillie finds herself at the center of a brewing storm as suspicion falls upon her, the outsider in town. With whispers of accusation Tillie must unravel the tangled web of secrets lurking within Sweet Haven's cozy streets. As fingers point and tensions rise, she dives headfirst into a thrilling journey to uncover the truth behind the sinister events unfolding in her bakery. Can Tillie sift through the layers of deception and unearth the real culprit before her dreams crumble, and she finds herself locked away behind bars? Join Tillie in this heart-pounding mystery where every clue leads her closer to danger and the truth, she seeks may be the most dangerous discovery of all.

Author: L.C. Turner
Publisher: L.C. Turner
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152

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Spring is blooming in the charming town of Sweet Haven, and Tillie's pet bakery is thriving. Life seems peaceful until one evening, when Tillie’s friend Hilary stumbles upon a shocking discovery: Walden Stout, a local attorney, lying dead behind the Sweet Haven Coffee Beanery. Walden had been representing accused embezzler Theo Strauss, which raises many questions. Could rival attorney Dawson Holmes be the culprit? Or is there more to Walden’s death, especially since he had Tillie’s name in his pocket? Now, Tillie must unravel the mystery without endangering herself. Can she find the killer before it’s too late?

Author: L.C. Turner
Publisher: New Pen Media
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58

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Presley wants a new job, not a new jail cell. Presley Thurman is dead serious about getting a promotion. She knows she’s the best candidate for the job. But when the co-worker who was also vying for the new position ends up dead, the police are taking a very close look at Presley. Now, it’s up to Presley to clear her name before she’s hauled off to jail. Can Presley prove that she didn’t kill her co-worker? A Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Prequel

Author: L.C. Turner
Publisher: New Pen Media, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105

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It’s a race to the finish, but will everyone make it? It’s the final cheer competition of the season and the Aces of Cherry City are practicing with their new star choreographer, Jeremiah Oslo, when the worst happens—he drops over dead. When Abby finds out that he was murdered, she’s once again embroiled in a murder investigation, much to the dismay of her boyfriend, Detective Anthony Barrett. But really, what harm could there be in just poking around a little, right? With her daughter Ashley’s team in first place, Abby wonders if maybe someone is trying to knock them down by taking out their choreographer. Whatever the motive, Abby won’t rest until she figures out just who wanted Jeremiah dead. The Cheer Moms is the perfect cozy mystery series for fans who love fun and humorous whodunits.