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An unstable beautiful woman is accused of murdering her wealthy husband. She claims she didn''t do it.She is not to be trusted.Aidan Collins has his very first large case when his client, Marina Vasiliev, a drop-dead gorgeous mental patient, is accused of killing her wealthy husband. Marina insists that she didn''t do it, but Aidan can''t trust her. He knows Marina well, too well.After all, he met Marina in the mental hospital - he originally obtained her as a client when she was involuntarily committed, and he assisted her with getting out. Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, Marina''s view of reality shifts from day to day. Moment to moment. Wracked with paranoia, suicidal behavior and mental instability, Marina also admits that she has losses of time - entire days where she has no idea what happened.Marina has no memory of what happened the night that her husband died.Aidan can never be sure if Marina is guilty or not. He makes the decision that the best way to defend her would be to try for the insanity defense. His client is not on board with this decision, and, to make things worse, she begins to imagine him as her lover, which turns his professional relationship with her upside down.It also puts Aidan into danger, both professionally and personally.However, once Aidan gets more into the case, he begins to doubt that his decision to try for the insanity defense was a sound one. Clues lead away from Marina''s involvement in her husband''s murder.Before long, Aidan feels that his reality is shifting as much as his client. One day, he''s convinced that she''s guilty. The next, he''s convinced that somebody else did it.Aidan can never be sure that he''s doing the right thing in using the insanity defense. An 11th hour witness throws his entire trial strategy into disarray. With the lightning pace, twists and turns that you''ve come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair novel, By Reason of Insanity is a legal thriller that is not to be missed.

In a world on the brink of a new Cold War, a legendary assassin becomes the hunted.Adrian Hell, a master of his craft, accepts a contract to eliminate a corrupt businessman. But as he delves deeper into his target''s life, he realizes that the truth is more sinister than he ever imagined. With each revelation, he finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse, where the lines between predator and prey blur.Caught in the crosshairs of two powerful enemies, Adrian must rely on his lethal skills to survive.In a world where the only choices are kill or be killed, can Adrian Hell outmaneuver his enemies and emerge victorious, or will he become another casualty in a war he never asked to figh? gripping thriller delivering a pulse-pounding journey that fans of Jason Bourne and John Wick will devour._____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Organized Crime, Terrorism, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars - Hell -- ohhh! Non-stop action infused with sarcastic humor and a gloriously unrepentant hero-killer made this a terrific read.5.0 out of 5 stars - Can?t say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read.5.0 out of 5 stars - Oh, this book was SO MUCH FUN!!5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I''ve ever re ad.5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Unraveling a conspiracy that could destroy nations. A deadly race against time begins when archeologist Nick Randall and his son John uncover a centuries-old conspiracy involving America's Founding Fathers. Their discovery of a mysterious relic tied to the fight for independence attracts the attention of Vasily Aminov, a mercenary seeking to unleash chaos on Western Civilization. As Aminov closes in, the Randalls battle to protect the relic and prevent a catastrophic global conflict. With the fate of the free world at stake, they embark on a high-stakes adventure to outsmart their adversary and unravel the shocking truth behind the Washington Prophecy. This gripping thriller takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through history and intrigue, where the line between patriotism and treachery blurs, and the consequences of failure are unimaginable. __________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:? Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. ? A real thriller? Indiana Jones With Several Twists? Fantastic Story? This is such an exciting book!

A young black boy serving life in prison...A city on fire...One man stands between a life behind bars and total exoneration...Christian Davis, a former big-firm lawyer turned social justice warrior, has just been assigned the case of his life by the State of California. Jamel Jackson, a 16-year-old black boy, has just been convicted for the brutal rape of a prominent movie star.Christian digs into the case with gusto, as he examines the trial court transcript for any hint that the trial court might have erred in Jamel''s case. As he gets into the investigation of the case, he''s shocked at what he has found. Corruption at the highest level is staring him in the face.The problem is, the person who Christian suspects was actually behind the rape is somebody who is powerful and connected. And this person will stop at anything to make sure that young Jamel stays in prison for the crime.Christian soon finds himself not only fighting the system, but also trying to stay one step ahead of the man who Christian knows was the one who raped the actress.Because Christian knows that Jamel will not remain in prison for this rich bastard''s crime.And he will risk all, even his life, to make that doesn''t happen.With the lightning pace and twists and turns you''ve come to expect from a Rachel Sinclair thriller, Wrongful Conviction is a book that you will not want to miss!!!!

A father and son. An ancient mystery. A race against time to save humanity. Archeologist Nick Randall's recurring nightmare becomes a terrifying reality, plunging him into a sinister plot. After narrowly escaping an assassination attempt, he goes into hiding. His son John, a bioengineer, uncovers a chilling secret about his own memory-erasing drug, attracting the attention of shadowy figures willing to kill for control. Father and son race to unravel the truth, drawn to the enigmatic Jamie Edmunds in Bermuda, who may hold the key. With powerful forces closing in, they navigate a treacherous path from Bermuda's murky waters to Antarctica's wastes, where a horrifying secret awaits. Can they prevent the forces of darkness from unleashing a devastating weapon upon humanity, or will they become the next victims in a deadly game of power and control?__________________________________________________Praise for the Nick Randall series:? Excellent jungle action-adventure that grips you from the first page. ? A real thriller? Indiana Jones With Several Twists? Fantastic Story? This is such an exciting book!

You can?t outrun your past unless you bury it for good.A twist of fate puts Adrian Hell in the crosshairs of the Yakuza.Pushed beyond his limits, he will unleash a side of himself no one has seen before.Two years on from the heart-breaking events in Thicker Than Blood, Adrian has semi-retired in Tokyo. He takes low-level contracts to keep boredom at bay. He?s found an unlikely love and an uneasy peace.But a ghost from his past is lurking in the shadows, looking to destroy everything he?s worked for.Vengeance makes a powerful enemy. _____________________________________________________GENRE: Action ThrillerKEY THEMES: Assassins, Mystery, Organized Crime, Revenge, Vigilante Justice_____________________________________________________Praise for the Adrian Hell series5.0 out of 5 stars ? I?m hooked!5.0 out of 5 stars - Can?t say edge of my seat; more like edge of a nonstop blockbuster! Fantastic read! With more twists and turns than a Fall Corn Maze. A definite MUST read.5.0 out of 5 stars - Folks, it doesn''t get any better than this. (I wish I could give it more stars.)5.0 out of 5 stars - From the first page it was one of the best nooks I''ve ever read.5.0 out of 5 stars - Fast paced and ferocious. Hell rocks! I absolutely loved this book.

Sarah Peterson had no idea her life was about to be changed forever as she sped toward the rugged coastline of Italy''s Cinque Terre. With only six days left before flying home to Canada, she intended to make the most of every moment. That''s when Raphaël, the lost love from her youth and the last person she ever expected to meet again, crossed her path, stirring up old feelings.Raphaël is suspicious of Sarah, believing their meeting was contrived. He demands answers, and emotions escalate as they battle against an ever-mounting tension. Yet a silvery moon, shimmering over the Ligurian Sea, casts a magical spell.Does it offer a glimmer of hope for a second chance at lov? ust when it seems like things are going well, Sarah is faced with an impossible question by an unexpected visitor. The fairy tale comes undone. Unforeseen circumstances arise, and malicious plots are revealed as they struggle to survive this tumultuous test of love and forgiveness.Will Sarah and Raphael surmount these obstacles, or will they succumb to the chaotic waves of deceit? Only time will tell in this captivating tale of passion, love, and destiny.The perfect escapist read, the third in the Chateau de Belliveau series.

Murder, family secrets, and a runaway tractor—just another day in St. Marin’s. Bookshop owner Harvey Beckett never expected a mother-daughter outing to involve dodging a massive tractor—or discovering a dead body. But when the town’s most despised dairy farmer turns up murdered, Harvey and her parents find themselves tangled in an investigation that reveals a not-so-secret family scandal. Harvey’s curiosity has a way of getting her into trouble, but this time, it might be her mother who pays the price. As the clues stack up, so does the danger, and before long, they’re both caught in a deadly game with a killer who has no intention of letting them walk away. Can Harvey solve the case before she and her mother become the next victims? Or will this investigation put an end to her sleuthing days for goo? ntitled to Kill is the second book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a witty and charming mystery filled with quirky characters, small-town secrets, and page-turning intrigue. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series:? Love the honesty of the situations. ? I couldn't put the book down. ? Good wholesome characters, mystery, fur babies, romance & a murder. ? The characters feel like friends you haven’t met yet. ? A wonderful cozy mystery that will keep you entertained. ? A breezy and easy-to-read cozy mystery.

Secrets long held are sometimes secrets best kept, right? When the sweet but reclusive clockmaker in town reaches out to Harvey to ask for her advice about a situation, the bookstore owner finds herself wrapped in a web of tales that leaves her unclear about what?s true and what?s not. As Harvey and her friends begin to unravel the truth from the legend, they discover a whole lot more than they bargained for, including a body. Can they discover who is the villain and who the hero before they become lost to the story themselves?

Lady Alexis knows only the pampered life of an elite debutant. That soon changes when she is forced to run away from her posh existence. Accidentally boarding the wrong ship, she is stranded in the French smuggling port of Gravelines. Unable to go back, she naively stows away in the wagons of a merchant bound for Paris. But England is at war with France, Napoleon rages on the continent, and Alexis finds herself facing even deadlier peril.Aran Forsythe is an English spy, playing the decadent rake in Paris. When he finds the beautiful Alexis in his cargo, he reluctantly becomes her protector. But the notorious spymaster Joseph Fouche has him under surveillance, and his pretense in Paris has begun to crumble.To avoid Fouche?s clutches, Alexis must play the part of Aran?s mistress and play it well. Inevitably the lines between reality and the role of lovers begin to blur, and their passion for each other ignites. When the maniacal General de Sole decides he must have Alexis, and nothing, even murder, will stand in his way, the game becomes doubly dangerous.Alexis?s coming of age is a journey that takes her from innocent girl to heroic woman, in a battle to save herself and the man she loves...The Spy.

A quaint bookshop, a small-town murder, and a brand-new amateur sleuth—what could possibly go wron? arvey Beckett dreamed of opening a cozy bookstore in the charming town of St. Marin’s, where the biggest drama would be late book returns. But when she stumbles over a dead body in her storeroom—none other than the town’s most nosy and unpopular reporter—her fresh start takes a deadly turn. Her grand opening is overshadowed by whispers of murder, and Harvey is suddenly at the center of small-town intrigue. With her faithful hound, Mayhem, by her side and her aloof cat, Aslan, watching from a safe distance, she’s determined to clear her name and uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into the town’s secrets, the more dangerous the game becomes. Someone in St. Marin’s wants to keep the past buried—at any cost. Can Harvey solve the mystery before the killer closes the book on her for goo? ublishable by Death is the first book in The St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery series, a charming mystery collection filled with books, quirky characters, and plenty of small-town secrets. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series? I am ready to move to St. Marin's and be part of the IN group. ? This charming story includes murder, a collection of friends, a new bookshop in an historical building that used to be a gas station. ? From the start the author has your attention and builds on the storyline very well. ? A small town, a new book store, and murder…? I really appreciate the way the author wove history into her setting. Nothing like cozy mysteries with dogs, a cat, a sweet romance, and a murder or two.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn’t know about her neighbors could get her killed. Spring in St. Marin’s should mean peaceful walks with her dog, cozy bookshop evenings, and maybe a little romance. But when Harvey and Mayhem stumble upon a dead body, she quickly learns that small towns hide big secrets—and some are deadly. As she and her friends dig into the mystery of the detested local bank manager’s murder, they uncover long-buried grudges, hidden scandals, and a web of deceit that could put them all in danger. Can Harvey solve the case before she becomes the next victi? urder and mayhem come to St. Marin’s in Bound to Execute, a gripping, character-driven cozy mystery perfect for fans of small-town intrigue, lovable sleuths, and a touch of heartwarming romance. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series? Each book more charming than the last. ? I'm hooked!? I couldn't put it down. ? Loved it! Never saw the end coming. ? Great characters, lots of dogs and one cat. ? A must-read for any cozy mystery reader.

When Victorian shipping tycoon Jem Brigg is killed in a robbery, his family and the business world are shocked to discover the actual owner of the company is a woman, and a young one at that. Eleanora Pembroke?s first action as owner is to hire the handsome and capable Eliot Sparks as the face of the company. Her status as the premier heiress of London, motivates a host of suitors interested only in her shipping company. But Eleanora has already had her heart broken once by a sweet-talking fortune hunter.To end the constant barrage of suitors, Eleanora proposes a fake engagement with her debonair new manager, Eliot Sparks. But Eliot has other ideas. Eleanora is the woman of his dreams, and he won?t be giving her up easily.When the two of them uncover embezzlement and murder in the company, they work together to find the culprit. Their investigation takes them through danger and detection---but not all their discoveries have to do with murder--- some of them reveal the mysteries of the heart.

Ryan Kaine is on the lookout…When a child orphaned by the destruction of Flight BE1555 needs The 83 Trust’s protection, Kaine and his team travel to rural Wales, where they are the only defence between a gang of violent thieves and the boy’s new family. But while Kaine works to keep the family safe, a pair of deadly private contractors are hired to track him down and end his life. Ruthless, well-trained, and armed with government backing, they will stop at nothing to complete the contract. As Kaine battles on two fronts, he must outthink the hunters and protect the innocent before the net finally closes. Will Kaine be able to make a connection with the boy his actions orphaned, neutralise the threat to his new family, and protect them all from the danger he doesn’t even know exist? ith over half a million copies sold, the Ryan Kaine series has become a must-read for fans of Lee Child, Jack Lively, and Robert Ludlum. Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan’s Ryan Kaine series:? Kerry J Donovan writes books that flow. Easy reading with characters that come alive… start at book one and you will be hooked. ? If you like Lee Child’s Jack Reacher you are going to love these. ? From start to finish you will be gripped in another fascinating plot with all the twists and turns you come to expect from Kerry J Donovan. ? You’ll enjoy it as much as I did if you’re a Jack Reacher fan. Ryan Kaine is every bit as good as Reacher!? Action packed and fast moving, with more twists and turns than a Welsh B road.

An ancient power stirs. A shadowed threat rises. And Laney’s greatest battle is yet to come. Delaney McPhearson has faced danger after danger. With every battle, she’s lost more than she thought she could bear. But there is always more to lose. For the first time, Laney has fully embraced who she is and what’s expected of her. She’s ready to face whatever her destiny demands. But as she steels herself for the challenges ahead, another power begins to rise from the shadows with a plan entirely of its own. A plan with worldwide consequences. A plan that could lead Laney to her ultimate undoing. With heart-pounding action and earth-shattering stakes, The Belial Guard is an unforgettable ride. If you love thrillers packed with ancient mysteries, explosive twists and relentless suspense, this is a must-read. _____________________________________________________Praise for the Belial series:? I cheer and gasp and am torn between inhaling each page and trying to slow down to make each book last longer. ? YES you need to read these books? Get ready to learn some ancient history and wear gloves so you don't chew off your fingernails. ? …I stayed up late more than one evening for "just one more chapter."? Could not put the book down! Took it with me where ever I went to snatch a chapter or two. ? I especially enjoyed how the characters of the Bible, history and myths have been interwoven into a believable suspense thriller. ? If you are looking for a clever use of historical events wrapped into the mystical world of supernatural, R.D. Brady hits the mark with this series. ? If you want drama, romance, intrigue, suspense, interesting and rich characters, read the books in the Belial Stone series.

Delaney McPhearson is the only one who can save a world on the brink of madness. But to save everyone else, she must make the ultimate sacrifice. Since the coronation, Delaney has been pulled from one crisis to the next, never getting a moment to catch her breath. She fights tirelessly to keep the world from falling apart, but the most dangerous threat is the one she can’t see. Beneath the surface, a fire is building—a fire that spans the globe, ready to ignite. All it needs is a single spark to set off an explosion that will change the course of humanity forever. Delaney is the only one who can stop it. But to succeed, she must face the greatest challenge of her life. To save the world, she’ll have to risk losing everything she holds dear. With breathtaking action, devastating stakes and a heart-stopping finale, The Belial Sacrifice brings this epic series to a close. Long-term fans won’t want to miss this unforgettable conclusion. _____________________________________________________Praise for the Belial series:? Thank you R.D. Brady for this absolutely wonderful series. ? Thanks R. D. Brady! I'll never forget these wonderful characters. ? Get ready to learn some ancient history and wear gloves so you don't chew off your fingernails. ? …I stayed up late more than one evening for "just one more chapter."? Could not put the book down! Took it with me wherever I went to snatch a chapter or two. ? I especially enjoyed how the characters of the Bible, history and myths have been interwoven into a believable suspense thriller. ? If you are looking for a clever use of historical events wrapped into the mystical world of supernatural, R.D. Brady hits the mark with this series. ? One of the best series I’ve ever read! I couldn’t get through all 14 fast enough.