The Color of Jadeite is a literary thriller full of intrigue, romance, treacherous villains, alluring clues, narrow escapes, and surprises around every corner. Clive Allan, a suave private eye, ventures throughout China in search of an ancient jadeite tablet from the Ming dynasty. Along the way, he delves into the mysteries of China’s art, history, and culture. Every bit as captivating as the treasure Clive seeks is the mysterious Wei Wei, an expert on Chinese artifacts who helps the droll...

If you like Tiger King, you'll love Setting the Family Free! The loner who collects unusual things. The private reserve of exotic pets released into a rural Ohio community. The estranged wife who loves the animals like family. The caretaker who knows the beasts are dangerous. The neighbors and locals who fall victim to attack. The reporters who present the incidents to the world. The Sheriff and his team of experts who must hunt the creatures down. The animal advocate who winces at the spe...

Stuart believes romantic love is like the cycle of a cicada: a few months of excited buzz—romance, lust, excitement—followed by a monotonous silence that can’t live up to the promise at the start. He strings together more than broken relationships, seeking art in the defective. After finding love, sabotaging it, and rekindling the fire again, Stu comes to understand that his drive to end relationships prematurely and his attraction to damaged goods are connected to his fear of being broken...

“Mary Marks has stitched together a very clever plot with a cast of engaging characters in this funny, fast-paced debut mystery.” —Laura Levine, author of the Jaine Austen MysteriesWelcome to San Fernando Valley, California, where Martha Rose and her coterie of quilters are enjoying life on the good side of retirement—until murder pulls a stitch out of their plans . . .Martha and her besties Lucy and Birdie are set to expand their Quilty Tuesdays b...

Book 4 in the New York Times bestselling Worth SeriesIf it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it.Deni Casparich has been obsessed with the story of the Brockway Mountain Hermit since she was a kid. Little did she know he was her hottie of a boss.Sawyer Beck is not the legendary hermit, but having spent the last ten years of his life in near seclusion, he might as well be. Pulled back into real life, Sawyer begins working togeth...

The perennial New York Times bestselling author returns with an emotionally resonant novel that illuminates the power of friendship in women’s lives, and is filled with her trademark wit, poignant and timely themes, sassy, flesh-and-blood characters, and the steamy Southern atmosphere and beauty of her beloved Carolina Lowcountry.Few writers capture the complexities, pain, and joy of relationships—between friends, family members, husbands and wives, or lovers—as beloved

Betrayed by her first husband, Samantha packed up her life and drove out west. Never intending to stop in Montana, she felt called to the DeBron ranch. Landing a job as the cook was a life saver and, with the warm sunshine and fresh hair, she learned how to live again.Not to trust though!Charlie spotted the beautiful woman by the creek and couldn’t get her out of his mind. He had things to do. He didn’t have time to flirt.So why was he riding by the creek – again?

The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary comedian Carol Burnett is a “loving, poignant” (People) tribute to her eldest daughter, Carrie Hamilton.The daughter of one of television’s most recognizable and beloved stars, Carol Burnett, Carrie Hamilton won the hearts of everyone she met with her kindness, her quirky humor, and her unconventional approach to life. After overcoming her painful and public teenage struggle with drug addiction ...

A "clever, fast-paced" mystery from the New York Times –bestselling author of Bones and Roses is a "killer tale of a headline-making homicide" (Lisa Unger, New York Times– bestselling author of Ink and Bone ).With a Hollywood movie about to start filming in the California seaside town of Cyp...

Tragically widowed, Thea Kozak is tall, brave, and trying to rebuild her life.Then her little sister is murdered in a picturesque Maine town. The police have no leads. Her grieving parents are eager to put everything behind them, and Thea--"little mother" to her adopted sister--refuses to back down. Not when she can do one more thing for Carrie: find the killer and get justice for her little sister.But the truth behind Carrie and her adoption proves ugly, and her killer stead...

Not much had changed in the twelve years since Wyatt Malone left Roundup, Montana. Except for Paige St. John, his once-loyal childhood friend. As teenagers, they had planned to leave their small town behind together. But a falling-out with his father drove him from Roundup and Paige-and she has not forgiven Wyatt for striking out on his own.Now Wyatt is back, hoping to reconcile with his family-and with Paige. She's turned into the kind of woman he's always wanted. But she...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mara Jacobs comes Book 2 in the Anna Dawson mystery series.My name is Anna Dawson, and I'm back.Unfortunately, so is JoJo.When the loan shark enforcer who beat me up years ago is found murdered, I'm thinking it's my lucky day. Until I'm questioned as a possible suspect. I have an alibi, but not one I can divulge. Helping college basketball star ...