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Searching for a new future...Fortune "Fort" Besingame left ranch life years ago, joining the Navy to escape the shame of his father's gambling addiction and the enormity of his losing the ranch on a bet. Now Fort has returned to Wyoming, to his mother's ranch in hopes to start a new life. A former Military Police, he wants to run for Sheriff... but convincing the townsfolk Fort intends to put down roots in the small community is going to take more than words. He needs a bride.Running from the past...Cori Walters realizes she will never become the photographer she dreams of being in the town where her father's - former mayor turned cattle rustler - legacy taints everything she attempts to accomplish. When her friend offers her a temporary job posing as a fiancé, Cori decides going to Wyoming might be just the new start she needs. Until she realizes her pretend groom-to-be is someone she knows from high school... And hates her. Somehow Fort and Cori have to put aside their family differences long enough to get Fort elected. If they don't kill each other - or fall in love.

She's not meant to be a bride...At least not to the man her parents picked out. Ellie Greene wants a quiet life with Grams on the Wyoming farm, and quiet could happen if someone would stop sabotaging them. Each week something more dangerous happens and Ellie doesn't know how much more she can stand. Forced to seek help, Ellie would prefer anyone else other than the tall, dark, sexy-as-sin cowboy with the knight-in-shining-armor complex she gets stuck with. While the chemistry between them flares brighter than fireworks, Ellie knows they want different things from life. She wants an easy-going farm boy, and nothing about Shane is easy. Besides, soon he'll be moving on.He's not meant to be a civilian...Shane Hannigan doesn't know how to be anything but a Marine sniper. Honestly, he's not sure he's good at anything else. Since the IED explosion took his leg-and most likely his career-he's not sure where he belongs. As a man whose job is to protect others, coming across the blonde-curly haired beauty with a flat tire is a nice distraction, that is until he finds out the flat was no accident. Someone is out to get Ellie, and even though she's the most stubbornly competent woman he's ever met-and damn if that's not a sexy trait-he knows she's in danger and he's going to help her, despite her obstinate objections.Can they work together to find who is determined to destroy Ellie before it's too late? Or will Ellie lose her heart and her farm?

Step into a world of intrigue, suspense, and secrets as the Campus Murder Club takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a chilling cold case in Kristi Rose's thrilling young adult mystery novel.College can be murder.Nestled in the woods of a Pacific Northwest town, a prestigious college becomes the setting for a chilling murder. When nursing student Jaime is brutally killed in her exclusive private all-girls room, the authorities quickly abandon her case, dooming it to the cold case files. But fate has other plans.Catching a killer can be deadly.Five unsuspecting students receiving cryptic invitations that thrust them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Drawn together by an unknown hand, these citizen sleuths are about to embark on a perilous quest to unearth the truth behind Jaime's murder.As they delve into Jaime's past, her journal emerges as the key to unraveling the truth, but it also puts their lives in danger. With every corner filled with lurking peril, the stakes rise, forcing them to confront the deadly consequences of their pursuit.Will they unmask the killer hiding in plain sight, or will they become the next victims in this deadly game of deception?

To keep his ranch he'll need a wife. To escape her father she'll need a protector. Love will only complicate their marriage of convenience.She's on the run...A tyrannical father. A life she hates and doesn't control. Freedom for socialite Meredith Hanover is not a luxury she has. When given an opportunity to become a modern-day mail-order bride to a rancher in rural Wyoming, she realizes this might be her only opportunity at a fresh start.He's determined to stay...Jace Shepard's dying father gave him two options: get married and take over the ranch or be cut out of the will. But life on the ranch is hard and isolating, something the previous women of his life couldn't hack. With no other solution, he strikes a deal with a professional matchmaker for a temporary bride.The plan is foolproof. A bargain struck. Everyone wins in this ruse of fake love. Yet, if they're both pretending why does it feel so real?Is Meredith ready to gamble away the freedom she's always wanted and give her heart to the family-oriented rancher? Jace knows it's only a matter of time before Meredith tires of ranching's hard lifestyle and trades him in for her old-cushy life. Why should he trust his heart to her?

Step into a world of intrigue, suspense, and secrets as the Campus Murder Club takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a chilling cold case in Kristi Rose's thrilling young adult mystery novel.College can be murder.Nestled in the woods of a Pacific Northwest town, a prestigious college becomes the setting for a chilling murder. When nursing student Jaime is brutally killed in her exclusive private all-girls room, the authorities quickly abandon her case, dooming it to the cold case files. But fate has other plans.Catching a killer can be deadly.Five unsuspecting students receiving cryptic invitations that thrust them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Drawn together by an unknown hand, these citizen sleuths are about to embark on a perilous quest to unearth the truth behind Jaime's murder.As they delve into Jaime's past, her journal emerges as the key to unraveling the truth, but it also puts their lives in danger. With every corner filled with lurking peril, the stakes rise, forcing them to confront the deadly consequences of their pursuit.Will they unmask the killer hiding in plain sight, or will they become the next victims in this deadly game of deception?

Certains jours, si horribles soient-ils, ne méritent pas d'être recommencés à zéro. À l'occasion d'un week-end débridé à Las Vegas, Samantha True et son petit ami se marient sur un coup de tête. Six mois plus tard, elle apprend trois choses sur son nouveau mari.Il a été tué dans un accident insolite.Elle a hérité de son entreprise de détective privé.Il avait une autre épouse.Fauchée et effondrée, elle se lance dans une formation pour gérer son entreprise de détective... ça ne doit pas être bien difficile. Après un marathon de tutoriels sur Youtube, Samantha est prête à accepter sa première affaire. Lorsque de mystérieux inconnus débarquent sur le pas de sa porte en exigeant des informations sur son défunt mari, elle prend conscience que la situation lui échappe. Samantha doit découvrir qui il était vraiment. Mais... et si la vérité la mettait elle aussi en danger ?

In a game of cat and mouse, always be the cat.PI Samantha True is used to danger, but this time the stakes are higher than ever.Someone is trying to kill her.She'll need her ex-sorta-husband's help.It's hard to spend time with a new boyfriend when your ex-sorta-husband is hanging around.Sam's new client, YouTube star Lora Darling is famous for breaking barriers as a female gamer. But fame has its price. Lora has a stalker, one who intends to see her dead. When Lora's partner is poisoned and Lora is drugged, Samantha knows the stalker is closer than they ever imagined.The gaming world isn't all fun-and well, you know, games-it's a multi-million-dollar cutthroat business. Throw in the meddling media, a sick father, and a contract killer and it's just another Monday for Samantha True, PI.Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers.

There''s no rule book for this deadly gameWhen Samantha''s friend and sometimes boss AJ Gunn is accused of murdering the star quarterback for the Oregon pro-team she knows three things:No way is AJ guilty even if he doesn''t have a solid alibiThis is not a one gal PI gig, she''s going to need helpRich people are crazyIf Samantha thought she was out of her element in Wind River, investigating in a new town is like working in a foreign land. Looking for a real suspect, Samantha meets a host of powerful characters with deep pockets and dark secrets. They''re dangerous and strike fast. And Samantha knows too much. She''ll have to watch her back. If not, AJ will go to jail for life and Samantha could end up paying the ultimate penalty.Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you''ll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers.

Three reasons I'm getting in a car with a stranger by Josie Woodmere:1. My POS car is on fire on the side of the highway.2. The guy in the truck doesn't look like a murderer... in fact, he's hot.3. Even if he tries something, I'm confident I could take him.Hottie in the truck, Brinn McRae turns out to be straight-laced and so not my type. Plus, I'm not looking for romance. I have to find a job and my estranged brother.The universe must have different plans because the first job my Daytona temp agency sends me to is Brinn's flight school. And if I thought we weren't compatible before, working in his small office makes me question my feelings. The only problem is I'm not sure if I want to loosen his straight-laces or choke him with them.I don't know if he's man I want, but I'm the girl he needs.

No "learn to be a PI" video prepared her for this When Samantha True witnesses Wind River's most popular principal keel over dead she knows three things He's been murdered Proving it will be impossible They're gonna think she did itAs she works to clear her name, Samantha learns "Principal Josh" is the king of slime balls. Eliminating suspects proves tricky when half the town has a motive for murder. It'll take the right private investigator to crack this killer's best laid plan.

She desperately wants to escape her controlling father. He desperately needs a wife. Could their temporary deal turn into something more? She's on the run... Meredith Hanover wants out. Living under the thumb of her despotic father has left her isolated and lonely. She wants nothing more than to escape and start a new life. When a chance presents itself to become a modern-day mail-order bride to a rancher in rural Wyoming, she realizes this might be her only opportunity at a fresh start. He's determined to stay...  Jace Shepard's father is dying. But he's got a final ultimatum: get married and take over the ranch or be cut out of the will. So Jace strikes a deal with a professional matchmaker for a temporary bride, making the potential MRS. an offer she can't refuse.The plan is foolproof--but falling in love could change everything... 

Some days, no matter how awful, are not worth a do-overOne wild weekend in Vegas Samantha True and her boyfriend impulsively marry. Six months later she learns three things about her new husband. He's been killed in a freak accident. She's inherited his secret PI business. He had another wife.Broke and devastated, she dives into learning the PI business-how hard can it be? Following a binge-watching How To session on Youtube, Samantha's ready to take her first case.When mysterious strangers show up at her doorstep demanding information about her dead husband, she realizes she's in over her head.Samantha must discover who he really was. But what if the truth puts her in danger, too?

Put up or shut upA year into Samantha True's forensic photography classes she knows three things: Crime scenes are messy. Especially when you throw up on them. She may not be cut out for this.When the police drag her to an investigation, she's just as baffled by the scene. With clues like superhero masks, disco balls, and Bigfoot, are they ever going to find who did it? As she digs deeper into the photographic evidence, she realizes her small town is full of secrets. And she might be happier staying in the dark.

She’s not meant to be a bride…At least not to the man her parents picked out. Ellie Greene wants a quiet life with Grams on the Wyoming farm, and quiet could happen if someone would stop sabotaging them. Each week something more dangerous happens and Ellie doesn't know how much more she can stand. Forced to seek help, Ellie would prefer anyone else other than the tall, dark, sexy-as-sin cowboy with the knight-in-shining-armor complex she gets stuck with. While the chemistry between them flares brighter than fireworks, Ellie knows they want different things from life. She wants an easy-going farm boy, and nothing about Shane is easy. Besides, soon he’ll be moving on. He’s not meant to be a civilian…Shane Hannigan doesn’t know how to be anything but a Marine sniper. Honestly, he’s not sure he’s good at anything else. Since the IED explosion took his leg—and most likely his career—he’s not sure where he belongs. As a man whose job is to protect others, coming across the blonde-curly haired beauty with a flat tire is a nice distraction, that is until he finds out the flat was no accident. Someone is out to get Ellie, and even though she’s the most stubbornly competent woman he’s ever met—and damn if that’s not a sexy trait—he knows she's in danger and he’s going to help her, despite her obstinate objections. Can they work together to find who is determined to destroy Ellie before it’s too late? Or will Ellie lose her heart and her farm? 

She’s not meant to be a bride… At least not to the man her parents picked out. Ellie Greene wants a quiet life with Grams on the Wyoming farm, and quiet could happen if someone would stop sabotaging them. Each week something more dangerous happens and Ellie doesn't know how much more she can stand. Forced to seek help, Ellie would prefer anyone else other than the tall, dark, sexy-as-sin cowboy with the knight-in-shining-armor complex she gets stuck with. While the chemistry between them flares brighter than fireworks, Ellie knows they want different things from life. She wants an easy-going farm boy, and nothing about Shane is easy. Besides, soon he’ll be moving on.He’s not meant to be a civilian… Shane Hannigan doesn’t know how to be anything but a Marine sniper. Honestly, he’s not sure he’s good at anything else. Since the IED explosion took his leg—and most likely his career—he’s not sure where he belongs. As a man whose job is to protect others, coming across the blonde-curly haired beauty with a flat tire is a nice distraction, that is until he finds out the flat was no accident. Someone is out to get Ellie, and even though she’s the most stubbornly competent woman he’s ever met—and damn if that’s not a sexy trait—he knows she's in danger and he’s going to help her, despite her obstinate objections.Can they work together to find who is determined to destroy Ellie before it’s too late? Or will Ellie lose her heart and her farm?