Triple Trouble (A Mia Murphy Mystery) PDF Download

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Authenticity Playground Press
ISBN: 1959845543
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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Mia Murphy's friends have dubbed her the Corpse Whisperer…and life is about to prove them right. Mia, Hattie, and Lucy are off to a posh island resort for a much-needed girls trip to coastal Maine. Sun, fun, margaritas, and a birthday party are their only plans…until they discover Hattie's cousin with a corpse in her hot tub and the cops on her deck. With her monogrammed knitting needles lodged in his chest, Hattie's cousin is the primary suspect. But who lets a widowed sassy senior spend her birthday in jail? Not Mia and her pals. As Mia, Hattie, and Lucy investigate behind-the-scenes shenanigans at the VIP resort, stakes skyrocket when they link the victim to Mia's missing mom. With the body count rising, they plunge into a high-octane race involving an unusual boat captain, haunted caves, secret identities, and pirate booty. To complicate matters, Mia's former FBI handler is trying to call the shots, and Bass Derby's eccentric mystery writer arrives with Mia's cranky cat and an agenda. Mia must prove she's no corpse whisperer, cement her claim that she'll never date again, and engage in possibly criminal tactics to keep her beloved trio of trouble from becoming the next victims. It's about to get outrageous, dangerous, and downright personal. Chock full of twists, hilarity, and warmth, Triple Trouble is a fast-paced whodunnit with addictive banter, riotous suspense, and an irresistibly unapologetic cat. "This book is pure genius. Hilariously funny all the way through and with a fantastic storyline too." Five-star Goodreads Review (Nikki P) "Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie) "I am so in love with Mia and her friends…this series just has me literally laughing out loud…Non-stop high jinks, great characters, and above all, wonderful and engaging writing." Five-star Goodreads Review (Penny) "I literally could not put this book down from start to finish! Mia is amazing and I absolutely love King Tut!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Cindy A.) "King Tut might be my favorite water-loving bodyguard/ kitty cat companion that I've ever read!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Danielle B.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than sixty novels.

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Authenticity Playground Press
ISBN: 195984508X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259

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The rules are simple for reclusive cowboy Lucas Hart. Make sure Maddie Vale is safe, and then disappear before she even realizes he's there. But some rules need to be broken. Rancher Lucas Hart trusts no one outside his immediate circle, and he has no interest in getting serious with a woman. But when he tracks down Maddie Vale as a favor to his brother, he soon finds himself captivated by the sassy, courageous woman he's supposed to protect…from a distance. Maddie has a business she loves, loyal besties who keep life fun, and a therapy dog that terrifies everyone, but she can't escape the shadows that haunt her, rooted in the past she can't remember. When Lucas shows up at Maddie's door with dangerous information about her past, Maddie boots the sexy cowboy out of her life as fast as she can. But when her shadows turn to real danger, she has no choice but to saddle herself with the billionaire bodyguard who is far more handsome and charming than she has time for. When danger pushes Maddie and Lucas together, a spark ignites…a spark that lights up Lucas in a way he never expected. Is it too late for the two battered hearts, or can Lucas find his way to the woman he never knew he was looking for? AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee. As the author of more than sixty novels, Stephanie loves strong, sexy protective book boyfriends and the sassy, smart heroines who win their hearts. Humor, melt-worthy romance, and heat for the win! She has written for Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, HarperCollins, Sourcebooks, and Dorchester Publishing.

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Stephanie Rowe
ISBN: 1959845144
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316

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If you can't stand the heat, get out of the wedding! From New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe comes a hilarious and smart romantic comedy featuring a high-stakes fake engagement between a sassy wedding planner committed to being single and her reclusive, widowed landlord whose shadowy cop past makes him the worst possible match for her. Three-time runaway bride Piper Townsend believes in four things: her friends, her career, staying single, and fulfilling the promise she made to her mom before she passed away. But when a series of wedding mishaps turns Piper into the viral hashtag of #weddingkillerpiper, she must resurrect her reputation before she loses all she's fought for. The solution? A high-profile fake engagement to her grumpy, anti-social, deliciously hot landlord. Declan Jones buried his heart three years ago, along with a secret that still haunts him. All he wants is his sledgehammer, his privacy, and his job back. Dating? Never. Romance? Forget it. His sassy, sparkly tenant? She's the one breath of sunshine in his life…not that he'd ever admit it. When Piper proposes a fake engagement, it's the solution Declan needs. But can he fake-date Piper, kiss her senseless, "accidentally" get caught in bed with her, and still keep his heart locked down? Of course he can. He's an ex-cop. He can handle the heat. Or can he? AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee. As the author of more than sixty novels, Stephanie loves strong, sexy protective book boyfriends and the sassy, smart heroines who win their hearts. Humor, melt-worthy romance, and heat for the win! She has written for Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, HarperCollins, Sourcebooks, and Dorchester Publishing.

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Authenticity Playground, LLC
ISBN: 1940968429
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293

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When an ex-military hottie and a spunky social worker discover they've accidentally rented the same lakeside cabin, things get complicated in a hurry. "I can't find the words to adequately express how much I loved this book." ~Elizabeth N. (Amazon Review) Kidnap-recovery specialist Blue Carboni is used to dangerous missions and big cities, so he's out of his element when he retreats to a quaint Maine town to regroup from a mission gone wrong. He wants a week of solitude, but when a sassy, fiery woman barges into his cabin in the middle of the night, he realizes that there might be something else he needs to heal: her. Chloe Dalton's life just had a major crash and burn. She's now jobless, homeless, and single, and she needs a landing place while she figures out her next steps. When a friend offers a lakeside cottage, she's all in...until she discovers a very sexy, alarmingly dangerous man in the bed she was planning to sleep in. Things get hot fast between the two temporary residents of Birch Crossing. All they want is a lighthearted fling for their week in town, but their hearts need so much more…and they just might get it. "Excuse me while I wipe these tears. So heartwarming and healing. I feel like I just lived as part of this story." ~Vicki R (Amazon Review) AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the 2018 winner and a five-time nominee for the RITA® award, the highest award in romance fiction. She has more than fifty published novels. Books in the Birch Crossing series: Unexpectedly Mine Accidentally Mine Unintentionally Mine Irresistibly Mine Mistakenly Mine (Coming Soon!)

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Authenticity Playground, LLC
ISBN: 194096864X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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What happens when a single mom falls for the best friend of the brother who doesn't know she exists? An unexpectedly delightful cowboy holiday romance. ★★★★★ "Absolutely spectacular." ~Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) When Sheriff Dane Wilson rescues a sassy, single mom and her daughter on a runaway Christmas hayride, he falls hard for the irreverent duo. But when Dane discovers the spunky school teacher has a secret connection to his best friend, his protective nature kicks in. After a wintry first kiss raises the stakes, Dane has to decide whose side he's on. Only a deathbed promise would send Jaimi Hamilton to Rogue Valley for Christmas to track down her brothers, the nine Stockton cowboys who don't know about her. She has no intention of actually introducing herself to them…but her irreverent daughter and a too-sexy-for-his-own-good sheriff have other plans. Sometimes it takes family to help two broken hearts discover the true meaning of Christmas and love that lasts forever. Tropes: Holiday romance. Cowboys. Secret baby (who is all grown up now)! A "his best friend's sister" romance. Small-town sheriff. Humor. Lots of feels. The meaning of family. ★★★★★ "Where do I even start with how much I enjoyed this book? It was funny and sexy and I couldn't stop reading it once I started!!!! …a BEAUTIFUL love story." ~Janet W. (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This book was AMAZING! Such a cute and sweet story." ~Five Star Amazon Review ★★★★★ "It's a family of misfits that's full of love." ~Bonnie (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "It makes me wish I had family like this." ~Barbara (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I just wanted to wrap my arms around him and never let go." ~Dee (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Oh these Stockton men, and that includes extended family like Dane, are totally irresistible! Absolutely swoon worthy, lovable and emotionally driven. Family is everything." ~Madison (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "That is what family is truly about! Loved every bit of it!" ~S. Kelly (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "A BEAUTIFUL love story." ~Janet (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "An absolutely spectacular addition. Written beautifully, with all the characters we know and love from previous books. I laughed aloud so many times, and even shed a few tears. An absolute must read." ~Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Sheriff Dane would definitely be my first choice as a Christmas gift with his charm, good looks, and protective nature for those he loves." ~Five-star Amazon Review ★★★★★ "A true holiday romance." ~Tina (Five-star Amazon Review) Books in the Wyoming Rebels series (all books are standalone and can be read in any order): A Real Cowboy Never Says No A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle A Real Cowboy Never Walks Away A Real Cowboy Loves Forever A Real Cowboy for Christmas A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart A Real Cowboy Always Protects A Real Cowboy for the Holidays A Real Cowboy Always Comes Home ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's author of more than fifty novels, and she's a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee, and a RITA® Award winner and five-time nominee, the highest awards in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com. ★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe infuses her characters with a passion that I have rarely seen matched in any romance novelist I have ever come across." ~ Five-star Amazon Review on Darkness Awakened ★★★★★ "What I love about Stephanie's writing is her ability to immerse you in her characters and their world. It is a connection that sticks with you long after the last page." ~Five-star Amazon Review on Burn ★★★★★ "It's a gift to tell a story and convey emotion to the reader that really drives their reading experience. Rowe has that gift in spades." ~Kwolff (Five-star Amazon Review on Burn)

Author: Stephanie Rowe
Publisher: Authenticity Playground Press
ISBN: 194096895X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 397

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In this new mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe, the irreverent, underappreciated, and alarmingly talented Mia Murphy risks it all to do the right thing…even if it means doing the wrong thing. A high-octane, feel-good romp starring women you'll wish were your best friends, an inconveniently attractive cop, a posse of gray-haired quilters with a fondness for margaritas, and an eccentric town with more secrets than Mia's con artist mom. "An enjoyable and suspenseful whodunit with a smart, captivating hero." ~Kirkus Reviews All Mia Murphy wants is an ordinary, law-abiding life. Accidentally marrying a drug kingpin? Easily fixed with an anonymous tip to the FBI…which resulted in a not-so-voluntary, surprisingly stressful stint as an undercover spy against him. But with her ex finally in prison and assassins in her rearview mirror, Mia is off to Diamond Lake in Bass Derby, Maine with King Tut, her rescue (aka purloined) cat, to start over. Upon arrival, Mia quickly finds a couple of soulmates in a blue-haired "I'll show you what old is" café owner and a baton-twirling mail carrier. Life is headed in the right direction...until the trio stumbles across a dead body during a slightly illegal but well-intentioned home invasion. When one of her new besties is arrested for the murder, Mia is the only one with the skills to ferret out the real killer…but she can't afford to resurrect her morally flexible past. Can Mia keep her life on the straight and narrow with so much at stake? Or will a homicidal, jet-skiing moose, a dead Mr. January firefighter, and an overzealous mayor take them all down? Mia has to step up, or she'll lose her chance for the life she's always wanted and the friends she's never had. Even worse, she might wind up dead… "A laugh-out-loud, nail-biting, page-turning read." ~Riding Reviewer "Double Twist is a delightfully witty, fast paced whodunit with incredibly likeable characters whose hair-raising schemes trying to solve a murder to prove their friend innocent are priceless." Lisa's Cubby, Five Stars "OMG, I love Mia Murphy…What a fun-loving, non-stop, action-packed whodunit that I could not put down." ~ Dru's Book Musings "The book is so funny (I mean SO funny!)…the twists and turns they get into, there's no predicting it! I loved the story." ~Five-star Goodreads review (Maureen W) "This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time…I loved this book so much that I want to read the next in the series right now. Kudos to the author. Highly recommended." ~Joanna's Books Blog (Five Stars) "Strong early Stephanie Plum vibes, and that is certainly a compliment…I will absolutely keep reading this delightful series." Five-star Goodreads Review (Karen H.) "I want King Tut…because who doesn’t want a guard cat that looks like a bobcat? I love it and can’t wait for the second entry to hit. THIS IS THE COZY SERIES TO READ AND FOLLOW!" Five-star Goodreads Review (LittleRead) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than fifty published novels. This is her first mystery, but it won't be her last (because it's just so freaking FUN to write!). Notably, she is a Vivian® Award nominee, a RITA® Award winner and five-time nominee, and Golden Heart® Award winner and two-time nominee. She loves her puppies, tennis, and being as sassy and irreverent as her heroines. She's pretty sure dead bodies are better in fiction than real life, but hey, never say never, right? For more info of Steph and her books, head on over to www.stephanierowe.com.

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Author: Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142426520
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257

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From the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Fish in a Tree! Carley uses humor and street smarts to keep her emotional walls high and thick. But the day she becomes a foster child, and moves in with the Murphys, she's blindsided. This loving, bustling family shows Carley the stable family life she never thought existed, and she feels like an alien in their cookie-cutter-perfect household. Despite her resistance, the Murphys eventually show her what it feels like to belong--until her mother wants her back and Carley has to decide where and how to live. She's not really a Murphy, but the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future. "Hunt's writing is fearless and One For The Murphys is a story that is at once compassionate, thought-provoking and beautifully told. From the first page, I was drawn into Carley's story. She is a character not to be missed or forgotten." —Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming Winner of the Tassy Walden Award for New Voice in Children's Literature

Author: Barbara Metzger
Publisher: Belgrave House
ISBN: 1610843495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342

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Viscount Knowle—war hero, society darling and rising political star—expected to inherit his aunt’s Primrose Cottage—but she left it to her dogs, and her companion, Angelina Armstead. Angelina would not be reasoned, bribed, threatened or even kissed into giving in to Knowle’s shameless tricks to secure the property. Regency Romance by Barbara Metzger; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Author: Rita Mae Brown
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0399178317
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains as a centuries-old mystery resurfaces and murder mars the lead-up to an annual beagle competition, in a thrilling new tale from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown. “As feline collaborators go, you couldn’t ask for better than Sneaky Pie Brown.”—The New York Times Book Review A massive nor’easter has hit northern Virginia, where Mary Minor “Harry” Harristeen joins groundskeeping efforts at the National Beagle Club at Aldie as the date for its springtime Hounds for Heroes veterans’ benefit approaches. Harry’s fellow volunteers, including her oldest friend, Susan Tucker, comprise a spirited group of hunting enthusiasts, some former service members themselves. But things take a sinister turn when, after a routine tree cleanup along the Club’s hunting trails, retired foreign services officer Jason Holzknect is found dead, throat slit from ear to ear. Soon enough, another murder in their midst jolts the preparations, convincing Harry that the killer is familiar with the Club—and must be close by, masked in plain sight. The intrigue extends to the grounds of Harry’s beloved local church, where the identity of an eighteenth-century skeleton wearing precious pearls remains a mystery. The anonymous woman’s neck had been snapped, and marks on the grave where her body was secreted indicate that someone recently tried to remove it, leading Harry to question how well she really knows those around her. As always, Harry’s crime-solving cats Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and Tee Tucker the Corgi share her determination to sniff out the foes among friends, even those long buried. Harry will need her four-legged companions’ help more than ever: a ghostly beagle only they can see may hold the key to the culprit.