Rendezvous And Revenge

Ethan Grant seemed to have no place in his life for women, except as expensive playthings. So Abby shouldn't have been surprised when Ethan, her boss, offered to pay her to attend a conference with him--and demanded that she pretend to be his lover There were plenty of shocks in store duing that weekend. Suddenly, Ethan wanted Abby in bed for real. But is also became clear that he had another date on his mind, too---with an old flame...Was Abby just a pawn in his game of vengeance?

I want someone to love all of me, even my secrets... Abby works as a receptionist at a clinic for an orthopedic surgeon named Ethan. Being betrayed by a former lover has given her a distrust towards men, but for some reason, Ethan also holds a disgust towards women. One day, he asks her to accompany her on a trip...and offers to pay her to pretend to be his lover. Without thinking, she instinctively turns him down. However, something unforeseen happens. Her beloved teacher is the victim of a robbery and has lost a huge sum of money. Her desire to help leads her to her decision. She will accept Ethan's offer. She never thought that she would have her heart stolen once again...

When the star of Siren of the Seas new hit show is murdered backstage, Felix lands the lead role and also the top spot on the list of suspects. Can Millie solve the mystery in time to clear her friend's name? Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan! BONUS: Recipes Included! --------------------------------------- With the epic Garlucci family cruise adventure behind her, Millie is looking forward to smooth sailing for the Siren of the Seas upcoming cruise to the ABC islands. Before they set sail, Andy calls the entertainment staff to the stage for an important announcement. The ship's cruise director has managed to sign a wildly popular musical production for a month-long gig. When the star of the show arrives and promptly produces a long list of "must-haves," Millie believes this is just the tip of the iceberg of what could be a disastrous cruise. Her close friend and co-worker, Felix, not only knows the lead actor, but there's some bad blood between them and he threatens to quit and walk off the ship rather than work with his old nemesis. Things go from bad to worse after the star is found dead and the evidence starts stacking up against her friend. As the clues are uncovered, Millie is convinced the murder was an act of revenge. The deeper she digs, the more she believes someone on board the ship has a secret they're willing to kill for. Can Millie solve the mystery in time to clear her friend's name or will Felix's next starring role be performing a life sentence behind bars? Find out what happens when you grab your copy of Rendezvous and Revenge today!

Ethan Grant seemed to have no place in his life for women, so Abby shouldn't have been surprised when Ethan, her boss, offered to pay her to attend a conference with him-and demanded that she pretend to be his lover! Suddenly, Ethan wanted Abby in his bed for real. But it also became clear that he had another date on his mind, too-with an old flame. Was Abby just a pawn in his game of vengeance? Night Of Shame by Miranda LeeAlex Fairchild was back and Judith was hoping he didn't remember her. Seven years ago she had allowed him to seduce her, but then she learned that he had done it to even an old score. Judith was due to be married soon, and Alex was determined to get another chance...

Contributions by Derek T. Buescher, Travis L. Cox, Trischa Goodnow, Jon Judy, John R. Katsion, James J. Kimble, Christina M. Knopf, Steven E. Martin, Brad Palmer, Elliott Sawyer, Deborah Clark Vance, David E. Wilt, and Zou Yizheng One of the most overlooked aspects of the Allied war effort involved a surprising initiative--comic book propaganda. Even before Pearl Harbor, the comic book industry enlisted its formidable army of artists, writers, and editors to dramatize the conflict for readers of every age and interest. Comic book superheroes and everyday characters modeled positive behaviors and encouraged readers to keep scrapping. Ultimately, those characters proved to be persuasive icons in the war's most colorful and indelible propaganda campaign. The 10 Cent War presents a riveting analysis of how different types of comic books and comic book characters supplied reasons and means to support the war. The contributors demonstrate that, free of government control, these appeals produced this overall imperative. The book discusses the role of such major characters as Superman, Wonder Woman, and Uncle Sam along with a host of such minor characters as kid gangs and superhero sidekicks. It even considers novelty and small presses, providing a well-rounded look at the many ways that comic books served as popular propaganda.

In the highly anticipated sequel to The Trojan Horse Conspiracy, Brad Tilsdale—former Navy SEAL, FBI agent, CIA operative, and now National Security Advisor to the President—expands his influence over the U.S. government’s clandestine operations, while a weak President looks the other way. As Tilsdale weaves his way through the Washington bureaucracy to head off a massive Al-Qaeda attack, his sharply etched character begins to evolve in sinister ways, revealing a dark and ruthless side of his personality. Tilsdale plots and schemes to protect the United States, often from itself. His unorthodox alliance with the two most influential women in Washington—a romantic triangle with treacherous implications—becomes a struggle for control of the nation’s Special Operations and clandestine services, exposing layer upon layer of personal agendas and an insatiable pursuit of power. In a final cataclysm of violence and duplicity, Tilsdale’s character emerges as a flawed hero who will kill without remorse in order to achieve his secretive goals, aided by a beautiful, powerful woman who is irresistibly drawn to his strength. The Prince and the Scorpion is a gripping, action-packed tale of political intrigue, assassination, and heroism—a tale that will leave the reader with an entirely new view of their government in Washington…and the people who manipulate it.

Cornell Woolrich was a master of noir and suspense.