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In the Inferno, Dante almost got it right... Nine circles of Hell; each one worse than the last. For Gabe, all of Hell is level nine, where the real baddies endure subzero climates and have their nether-regions cradled in cryogenic underwear.Gabe has carved out his own safe niche in this artic afterlife with his successful black-market business. When Judas Iscariot makes him an offer he doesn't dare refuse, Gabe must leave behind his contraband Twinkies and Dr. Pepper to become a double agent for the most dangerous organization the world has never heard of and save humanity before it's too late ...***"... One Hell of a good read ""Reminds me of the Dresden Files..."" I laughed my way through this fast-paced story."" ... an imaginative take on an old idea."
He's a secret spy for the Judas agency. If he does good, he'll be damned. If he doesn't, it'll be worse...Underworld double agent Gabe Gantry can't stop screwing up. But trying to commit covert good deeds from inside Hell is a devilishly tricky balancing act. Especially when his latest agency gig sends him Topside for something suspiciously non-Satanic.Being a double agent in the Underworld is never simple, but a gig that doesn't involve preventing the next apocalypse would be a breath of fresh air. But Gabe knows better. There has to be a catch. If this unlikely hero can't figure it out before disaster strikes, facing the wrath of Hell will be the least of his worries...New Dominion is the second book in the action-packed Judas Files urban fantasy series. If you like snarky characters, witty banter, and apocalyptic antics, then you'll love C.G. Harris's battle of Good vs. Evil.
It takes talent to get away with murder. Piper Dunner should be America's Sweetheart. After winning the iconic talent show American Star, she's living her dream with a platinum album and millions of fans. But a series of disasters sends her back to obscurity. A decade later, she's recovered with a new husband, house, and baby on the way. Asked to audition to be a judge on the talent show's reboot, she even has a second chance at success. Then the first letter arrives. We have been watching you... We engineered your downfall. A mysterious stranger tells Piper the loss of her dream life wasn't random--a powerful cult member had put a curse on her.Impossible. Curses aren't real. But as more misfortunes happen, threatening those she loves, her baby, and her second chance, all signs point to a curse... or someone trying to drive her mad. Now the letters warn that the only way for Piper to win this time is... murder. For fans of Gillian Flynn, Paula Hawkins, Shari Lapena. "With clever twists and an unforgettable heroine, this unique mix of suspense and pop culture deserves a standing ovation." --Liz Alterman, author of He'll Be Waiting.
Looks can be deceiving Mom says a beautiful girl can do anything... While on vacation on a picturesque Greek island, reporter Maddie Ribeiro meets a stunning 12-year-old girl and her mother. The pair are on their way to visit the girl's "uncle" on a nearby private island. Mom says the man can help us, but he can also hurt us... But soon, Maddie suspects that the girl is being trafficked to the island, which is owned by brilliant, eccentric, reclusive billionaire Dexter Hunt. Rumors about him abound--none of them good. Mom says we can never tell anyone what happens on his island... Determined to help the girl, Maddie joins forces with a charming but secretive local man and an arrogant coworker with whom she has an uncomfortable attraction.Unraveling the mysteries of the "untouchable" Dexter Hunt, she finds they run deeper and stranger than she ever imagined. Maddie may have checked into the billionaire's notorious island--but can she ever leave? The author of The Neighbors in Apartment 3D, The Last Star Standing, and The Little Girl in the Window is back with her signature brand of crackling suspense with twists you will never predict. For fans of Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, and Gillian Flynn. Praise for The Perfect Face: "This is one of the best books of the year " --Goodreads reader "This was the most original storyline that I have read in quite some time Vivid and picturesque descriptions of Greece provide a perfect backdrop." --Goodreads Praise for The Little Girl in the Window: "The last several chapters blew me away and left me saying, 'I didn't see that coming' more than once This is another hit by C.G. Twiles." --Goodreads "What can I say about this book, except it was bloody brilliant What an amazing, unexpected twist. It sneaked up behind me, and whacked me upside the head. I saw stars--in this case, five." --Goodreads "I couldn't put it down I had a couple of guesses of 'who done it' but I was totally WRONG and SHOCKED." --Goodreads Praise for The Last Star Standing: "With clever twists and an unforgettable heroine, this unique mix of suspense and pop culture deserves a standing ovation." --Liz Alterman, author of He'll Be Waiting"The Last Star Standing has everything I love in a book and blended it together. It had a reality music competition. It was a thriller. It kept me guessing. I loved it " --Brey's Reviews Praise for C.G. Twiles' The Neighbors in Apartment 3D: "Mysterious sounds on the other side of a borrowed bedroom wall had me hooked from the get-go. Twiles does an excellent job of balancing relationships, insights, and suspense, making The Neighbors in Apartment 3D one to read with your lights on and your doors locked." --Susan Crawford, bestselling author of The Pocket Wife "Gripped me so tightly, I didn't skip over even the most insignificant word." --Book Rant Reviews
Only she knows what happened The betrayal...After finding her fianc and best friend in bed together, Syra Fragos flees heartbreak for the lush farmland and unplugged serenity of Amish Country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. There, she stays in a farmette with no electricity or Wifi. But there is one perk: handsome caretaker Jonas Martin. A decade ago, he was banned from the Amish after refusing, without explanation, to marry his pregnant teen girlfriend, Lydia. The accident...When Lydia is tragically killed in a buggy accident while riding with her and Jonas' young daughter, Jonas returns home to Amish Country. Is it to make amends to his daughter? Or does he have a darker motivation...? The letters...When Syra finds a box of letters from Lydia to Jonas buried under the porch, she can't help but dive into them. Against her better judgment, she's falling for Jonas and wants to know what kind of man he really is. Why did he abandon Lydia and their daughter so long ago? Did he have anything to do with Lydia's buggy accident? The secret...Jonas confesses the real reason he's returned. He and his sister suspect that Jonas' daughter is the only one who knows a terrible secret about their mother. A secret so explosive that when the little girl heard it, she stopped speaking... Now if only Syra can get the girl to reveal it... but does she really want to hear it? The author of top-selling The Neighbors in Apartment 3D, The Last Star Standing, and The Little Girl in the Window is back with her signature brand of crackling suspense with twists you will never predict. For fans of Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, Freida McFadden, and Gillian Flynn. Praise for The Little Girl with a Secret: ★★★★★ "I almost choked on my lunch from the twist " --Goodreads reader"I was kept guessing till the end. Lots of twists, turns, suspense, and secrets revealed. I couldn't put it down " --Goodreads reader"It seems like everyone has secrets in this story, not just the little girl " --BookSirens reader"The author reels you in from page one. ... Is there anything better for a summer read than a Lancaster Amish mystery? This book was wonderful and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys family dramas, non-violent mysteries, and a good love story." --Goodreads reader"This story took me on an emotional roller coaster and in the end, I said, wow The characters are well-written and I did not see all of the plot twists and turns and surprises. C.G. Twiles knows how to write spooky." --BookSirens reader The Little Girl with a Secret is not a sequel to The Little Girl in the Window. However, that book is recommended as a companion read. The thrillers share similar themes: A city girl hiding out in the country. A borrowed dog. A love interest who may or may not be trouble. And a strange little girl who holds the key to a dark secret. Praise for The Little Girl in the Window: "The last several chapters blew me away and left me saying, 'I didn't see that coming' more than once This is another hit by C.G. Twiles." --Goodreads reader"What can I say about this book, except it was bloody brilliant What an amazing, unexpected twist. It sneaked up behind me, and whacked me upside the head. I saw stars--in this case, five." --Goodreads reader
18-year-old orphan Noah lives a simple life in poverty with his grandmother. This changes overnight, as he comes into an elemental inheritance with god-imbued powers and learns he is the last descendant of an ancient line of royal magic. Noah is swept into a journey fleeing from a corrupted ruler hellbent on destroying the last remnants of Noah's lineage. His journey is filled with magic, danger, and a forbidden love with a man from his dreams. Now Noah's choices will save - or destroy - the Kingdom and those he loves.
When damaged hearts collide, can love overcome secrets? Daniel isn't looking for love. After a devastating betrayal left him wary of relationships, he's focused on healing and rebuilding his life in New York City. But fate has other plans when a charming Danish stranger named Harald slides into his DMs. Harald carries the weight of a crown he's not sure he can bear. As Denmark's heir apparent, he's trapped between duty and desire, forced to hide his true self behind palace walls. When he connects with Daniel online, he sees a chance at real happiness-if only he can keep his royal identity secret. As their whirlwind romance spans from Manhattan's bustling streets to Copenhagen's historic charm, their connection deepens into something neither expected. But with Harald's throne-sized secret threatening to tear them apart, and Daniel's trust hanging by a thread, can their love survive the truth? A steamy, contemporary gay romance about finding the courage to love yourself, trust again, and fight for what matters-crown or no crown.
The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 tells the story of the 1922 British Mount Everest expedition; the first mountaineering expedition with the express aim of making a successful ascent of Mount Everest. The expedition was planned and financed by the Mount Everest Committee which appointed the ebullient Brigadier General C.G. Bruce to be its leader, who subsequently wrote this compelling account of the expedition.The book also provides us with riveting first-hand accounts of the three attempts on the mountain written by George Leigh-Mallory and Captain George Finch. Marked by tragedy when 7 Nepalese porters were swept to their death in an avalanche, it was also the first expedition that attempted to climb Everest using bottled oxygen, starting a controversy that endures to this day.This new Daredevil Books edition of The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922 is published to celebrate the centenary of the first attempt to conquer Everest.With over 40 photographs and illustrations, it features a specially commissioned foreword by Britain's greatest living mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, who knows at first hand the challenges and tragedy associated with this most unforgiving mountain.
Eden Blue is a sentimental disaster.Ex-boyfriend RJ Stoke is back in town resurrecting painful memories that could threaten to derail her carefully reconstructed life, including her blossoming on-line western wear career. Her only hope from being pulled back into the past is recruiting a fun, sexy acquaintance to pose as her boyfriend during Stampede. To her surprise, sparks fly between them, but are they enough for Eden to finally toss RJ from her heart?RJ Stoke should be on top of the world.His life is a dream come true; triumphant rodeo career, lavish lifestyle, and a wealthy Texas beauty on his arm. And to top it all off, he's competing at the Calgary Stampede alongside the best Bareback riders in the world. But a chance encounter with Eden puts his heart in a tailspin and his head anywhere but on rodeo; leaving him to wonder if his future lies on the competition circuit or in the foothills of Alberta with the girl he left behind.