kensington publishing corporation aug 2023 (25 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For bibliophiles who love Rita Mae Brown and Alexander McCall Smith, New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams is sure to delight with her newest novel set at Virginia s book-themed resort, Storyton Hall. It s the perfect getaway for book lovers, but when resort manager Jane Steward tries to take a quick break of her own, it leads to a real-life mystery that s far from relaxing . . .Jane and her fiancé, Edwin, are headed to the North Carolina coast for a much-needed vacation. Their harborside loft has floor-to-ceiling bookcases and breathtaking views, but Jane s hopes of exploring the town with her man are stymied when Edwin steps on a stingray. Things take an even less romantic turn when Jane stumbles across a dead body . . .Instead of taking leisurely beach strolls, Jane is suddenly on a literary chase through time, unearthing a dark secret in her family tree that threatens all she holds dear back in Storyton. And it ll take a whole village to help her make amends for the past and stop a madman bent on exacting justice in the present. 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The youngest brother in Clan Kendrick has become a charismatic force in his own right especially when the perfect woman gallops into his life in the latest novel in USA Today bestselling author Vanessa Kelly s sparkling Scottish Regency series.Charlotte "Charlie" Stewart would rather don a kilt and ride her horse than simper in a ballroom. But with her younger sister about to be wed, she can t escape the pressure to be next. A husband has been chosen, and Charlie s fate seems set. Until an afternoon gallop sends her horse colliding with Kade Kendrick, the broad-shouldered Highlander who was once her childhood pal . . .As a youth, Kade felt overshadowed by his older siblings. Now he s a renowned musician whose fame provides cover for his other work as a spy. Home from his latest mission, he s annoyed to be roped into attending the wedding of a family friend until it reunites him with the fearless tomboy who has become a breathtaking beauty. And though his thoughts should be on a new concerto, Kade is soon distracted by rival suitors, a dangerous quest and the unconventional woman who fills his soul with music and his body with desire . . . 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It s Halloween weekend and Beacon Harbor, Michigan, has a packed schedule of events, including the Pumpkin Pageant, featuring humans and their canine counterparts. For treats, there s plenty of pumpkin goodness from bakery/café owner and local lighthouse resident Lindsey Bakewell. But someone wants to spoil the fun with a deadly trick . . .Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost-hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . .The segment is uneventful until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim discovery: the clown is no dummy. It s a corpse.Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder and see another Halloween . . . 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One should never judge a duke by his cover. As far as London society knows, Giles Drew, the Duke of Basingstoke, is everything a proper aristocrat ought to be. But when a notorious scandal sheet publishes details of Giles's questionable bedroom antics, only one bride can salvage his reputation. Prim and penniless, Francesca Stanhope has resigned herself to a season full of the ton's snickering--until the Duke of Basingstoke's dizzying courtship transforms her fate. Yet wedded bliss quickly turns into a clash of wills as Franny realizes her handsome duke is a devil in disguise. But beneath the newlywed's skirmishes lies scorching heat. And while each attempts to tame the other, the truth is that this unconventional union may be all either could ever desire.'--Provided by Publisher. 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Charlene Morris is taking a night away from her Salem, Massachusetts, B&B and its resident ghost to enjoy a spooky double-bill, until murder upstages the evening . . .Saturday night at the movies has some added flair now that Darren and Elise Shultz are reopening one of Salem s classic theaters. Charlene is delighted to help the couple with their venture, and Darren has lined up a cult classic double-header featuring Lon Chaney in The Wolfman. But things get hairier than expected when Elise starts to choke on her popcorn mid-movie and once the lights go up,she s dead . . .When tests reveal Elise's popcorn was poisoned, Detective Sam Holden eyes her husband as the guilty party. Charlene doesn t believe Darren would hurt his wife even if his company s specialty seasoned salts were sprinkled on the fatal snack. But who else had a motive to do something so unsavory With a little help from Jack, the handsome ghost who haunts her B&B, Charlene delves into the ill-fated couple s past. And the more she learns, the more Charlene wonders if this time, she s bitten off more than she can chew . . . 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It s wedding time at Pennsylvania s historic Shadow Lake Inn and at least one of the Amish King sisters is waiting on a proposal?Award-winning New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Lenora Worth s third Shadow Lake inspirational romance series features independent Amish sisters who run a historic inn located near Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. It s a satisfying life of simplicity and peace, but when Collette King s former beau returns home with another woman on his arm at her sister s wedding, it upends her very life?As the holidays approach, Collette King is eager for Matthew Mueller s return to Shadow Lake. Especially now that she has finally surrendered to the truth that the friend she has known forever, the first man she ever kissed, is the one she longs to spend her life with. So when Mattie shows up at her sister s wedding with another woman on his arm, Collette s hopes are shattered. To heal her broken heart, she begins a quilt honoring her memories of Mattie. But every square she adds only makes her yearn for him more . . .Matthew s new inheritance comes with a lot of responsibilities including his late-uncle s deathbed request that he marry the woman who was his ward. But from the moment Mattie sees Collette again, he wishes he could escape his familial duty, even though doing so could bring scandal upon his mamm and daed. Will his desire to protect his parents cost him the life and the love he dreams of Or can faith work a Christmas miracle that blesses all . . . 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New York Times bestselling contemporary romance author Lori Foster renowned for her special brand of sexy and mysterious heroes promises to dazzle a whole new readership with this sensually repackaged classic tale of forbidden fruit and second chances.Sometimes too much of a good thing is the exact right amount. Awkward, insecure Grace Jenkins has had little experience with men. But that hasn t stopped her from dreaming hard about Noah Harper. Gorgeous, strong, and darkly sexy, Noah has a rough edge beneath his polish that promises no mercy in the bedroom. When Grace learns Noah s engagement has ended in scandal, she shyly offers him her support and her friendship. But Noah s looking for something extra . . .Noah wants Grace badly. He wants to possess those curves that go on forever, to savor her sweet innocence, to take her to the limits of white-hot desire . . . again and again. What he doesn t want is anything more complicated than that, and he knows Grace is a woman who deserves better. Grace, however, knows exactly what she needs the kind of ecstasy only Noah can give her. Brazenly, she accepts his offer, and Noah promises to make all her secret fantasies come true . . . 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the greatest western writers of the 21st century, William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, ex-lawman turned cattle rancher Ty Brannigan returns to fight for what s his in Wyoming s Bear Paw mountains using his own unique brand of frontier justice?JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. TIME TO KILL.Former lawman Ty Brannigan tries to rope in some skittish cattle rustlers at his family ranch and uncovers a nest of scheming bank robbers. Looks like he s going to need a bigger rope . . .DOOMSDAY IS COMING.Something fishy is going on with the beef at Circle P. After a quick-and-dirty shootout with a small band of rustlers, Ty Brannigan and his son Matt do another count of their cattle and find they have fifty heads more than before. Seems the rustlers were hiding stolen cows from other ranches among the Brannigan herd. And that s just the tip of the cowpie. In jail, the rustlers rat out their partners to the local marshal. They re not just stealing cattle. They re plotting the biggest bank robbery in the county s bullet-riddled history. And this time, they re going to make a real killing. . . .Months in the planning and just days away the countdown to doomsday has begun. Ty, Matt, and the town marshall must race against time to track down the robbers before they strike or innocent people will die. But the Brannigans aren t afraid of danger. When the clock runs out and the shooting starts every man s days are numbered . . .Live Free. Read Hard. 320 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Orphaned at the age of seven and adopted by the Indians, Jamie Ian MacCallister grew into a man more at ease in the wilderness than among men. But when the westward strike drove him across the Arkansas Territory into Texas, he finally found himself a home--in the middle of a bloody war. Texans like Jim Bowie and Sam Houston were waging a fierce struggle against Santa Anna's Mexican army, and Jamie MacCallister made the perfect scout for the fledgling volunteer force. What lay ahead of them was a place called the Alamo, thirteen days of blood, dust and courage, and a battle that would become an undying legend of the American West.' 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This Christmas, wrap yourself in love . . . Facing foreclosure on her California home, widowed Kylie Wayne is grateful to accept her aging aunt Muriel s offer to come back to small-town Branding Iron, Texas, and help out on the ranch. But when an early storm rolls in, Kylie s dream of a perfect Christmas for her kids is blown away by the unexpected snow. Comfort and joy seem unlikely, unless a certain long, tall Texan with irresistible charm can rope some holiday cheer . . .No one imagined restless, independent Shane Taggart would work his parents ranch all these years. But with his father gone, Shane is ready to sell his land and see the world until sweet, sexy Kylie shows up. The dutiful good girl he remembers has turned into a spirited woman, and Shane wants to give her the warm family future she longs for, puppy and all. One kiss under the mistletoe may not convince her, but Shane knows that love is a gift that will last forever . . . 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In Agatha Award and Macavity Award-winning author Maddie Day s fifth cozy Capers Book Club Mystery, it s mud season in Cape Cod, and when an ill wind blows in a murder with a twist in the tale, bicycle shop owner Mackenzie "Mac" Almeida and her crime-solving book group are ready to leaf through the clues . . .Everyone loves a festival, though Mac has a few concerns about the Spring equinox event organized by the new Chamber of Commerce director, Wagner Lavoie. After all, March weather is unpredictable. Still, there s plenty to enjoy, between flower-shaped candies at Salty Taffy s, spring rolls at the Rusty Anchor, and a parade of decorated bicycles. But the festivities soon take a stormy turn . . .Mac glimpses conflict between Wagner and other locals during the festival, but it s a shock when he s found dead in the Book Nook, pinned beneath a toppled bookshelf. It s an irresistible case for Mac s book group. She and the rest of the Cozy Capers will have to use all their sleuthing skills to bring the killer s story to an end . . . 288 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE 2024 SPUR AWARDThe second in the action-packed new series from Ralph Compton writer, John Shirley, takes traditional Westerns on a wild ride with the epic adventures of master gunfighter, horseman, and Civil War veteran Cleveland Trewe as he and his strong partner, Bernice fight for survival in 1880s Nevada . . .Civil War veteran Cleveland Trewe stumbles onto a bizarre cult in the Sierra Nevada mountains where the faithful are healed and fates are sealed . . . in blood.They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. But it s hard to know what s going on inside the twisted mind of Magnus Lamb, the charismatic leader of an isolated logging town known for its healing hot springs. Some might say he s created a peaceful utopia here on Gunmetal Mountain. But for Cleveland Trewe and his lovely traveling companion Berry, this little piece of heaven is more like Hell on Earth . . .Cleve and Berry first discover the town after an encounter with a dangerous band of Indians. Cleve to vow to find 'the Coyote,' a young brave last seen headed for the strange settlement of Lambsville. At first, Cleve and Berry are charmed by the town s natural beauty and simple way of life. But soon they see the community for what it really is: a brainwashed cult with some oddball beliefs, a rigid caste system, and a leader who thinks he s the new Messiah. This not-so-innocent Lamb has heard about Cleve s legendary gunfighting skills and wants him to lead an army to expand his power across the West. It s bound to be a bloodsoaked mission, and Cleve wants no part of it. But if he refuses, there ll be hell to pay . . . 352 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Even though Luna and her brother Cullen seem like complete opposites, they re identical in two ways: they ll never let injustice stand and they always have each other s back. Beloved storyteller Fern Michaels blends mystery, drama, and a touch of romance for the third in her #1 bestselling Lost & Found series, as the siblings set out to unravel a cold case connected to a mysterious armoire!Luna Bodman always looks forward to a new shipment of furniture at the restoration shop. Her brother, Cullen, has a knack for finding discarded pieces with an intriguing history, and Luna likes to sit with each item to see if she can feel any kind of vibrations. Usually, Cullen does his thing while Luna does hers, but the arrival of an old armoire triggers a reaction in Luna that s impossible to ignore.From the moment Luna wiggles inside the armoire and closes her eyes, she feels an overpowering and disturbing sensation. Emerging, she asks for a flashlight and discovers words scraped into the wood: "Help me!" Hoping to uncover the piece s secrets, Luna contacts her good friend, U.S. Marshall Christopher Gaines, and the group sets out to trace the armoire s origins. The journey takes them to a military school in New England, and a mysterious, long-ago ransom case. The kidnappers were never found, but decades later, the answers may finally be within reach . . . 323 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Bostyn 'Easy' Reel has always felt like he didn't belong. He is stuck between two worlds: in one world, he is being who he really wants to be, and in the other world, he is being only what his family allows him to be. He feels like he is drowning in darkness, haunted by his past. After finding out that he was adopted, Bostyn finds himself on a search to discover who he really is. When Meelah Summers meets Bostyn, it is as if the broken pieces of her heart fit together perfectly with the broken pieces of his. Meelah felt empty growing up without her mother, being raised by a father who was never there. Meeting Bostyn couldn't have come at a better time. The only problem is Meelah's father is a well-known drug distributor, and Bostyn's adoptive father is the head of the Anne Arundel County Police Department--the same police department responsible for killing her mother.' -- provided by publisher. 480 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The beloved - and hated - characters from the Never Again, No More series return for a scandalous sixth and final installment. LaMeka and Gavin have a love so pure that it could only be ordained by God, but devilish intentions lurk in the shadows, and it's a lot closer to home than LaMeka thinks. Will the evil intentions of others be the final breaking point of their relationship Despite Lucinda's ultimate betrayal, she isn't the only one feasting on forbidden fruit. Love still brews under the surface between her and Aldris, but will it be enough to overcome the extreme perils of their sordid love affair, or could the hurt they've caused one another prove to be the final straw Although Terrence survived the shootout with his former crew, the events have changed the man that Trinity once knew and loved. For Terrence, it isn't the circumstances that changed him; its Trinity's actions. Will her decisions cause a permanent rift between these lifetime lovers As Charice battles her indecisiveness, Ryan and Lincoln may have sealed her fate for her. As she comes to grips with what she wants, the final decision may no longer be hers to make. In part six, the final chapter of the Never Again, No More series, the lives of all the men and women changed as they are forced to come to terms with the consequences of their actions. And one thing is for sure: none of them will ever be the same again.' -- Back cover. 304 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - "An engrossing, suspenseful family saga." Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana on The Spanish Daughter Against the backdrop of Colombia s lush, yet wounded beauty in the wake of the 1925 Cali earthquake, this riveting novel by the award-winning Ecuadorian American author of The Spanish Daughter plunges three strangers a photographer, a young Spanish chocolatier in disguise, and a Palestinian-Colombian nun into a perilous search for the missing owner of a coveted hacienda amidst an emerging cholera epidemic."Engaging. For fans of historical fiction and works by Christina Baker Kline and Lisa Wingate." Booklist Driven and recklessly daring, Martin Sabater follows his lifelong dream of owning a cacao plantation in Valle del Cauca. But on the night of a spectacular gala, he disappears and is never seen again. Now his hacienda is a budding Catholic hospital saving lives during an emerging epidemic. And novice nun "Sor Puri" is there to uncover the truth behind Martin s disappearance. But her real identity and her past with the heartbreakingly charismatic Martin will put far more than her perilous search at risk.A professional photographer, Lucas Ferreira is Martin s best friend since boyhood. He has his own reasons for helping the determined, alluring nun. But what this reserved man won t reveal about his thwarted dreams and unrequited passion could prove key to the past or a lethal trap. Martin was head nurse Sor Camila's only love until an unfortunate mistake changed the course of her life forever. Now, Martin's home is an unexpected chance for her, Lucas, and Puri to set the past right. But with their secrets unearthing explosive memories and wrenching lies, can they survive the truth about Martin and the consequences that will forever alter their destinies "Vivid ?This book will appeal to readers who enjoy family conflict, historical details, and the exploration of lost love." Library Journal "A tale as rich and complex as the finest chocolate." Marisel Vera, author of The Taste of Sugar.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The first in an ulta-charming new "quozy" mystery series starring Ben Rosencrantz, a queer 30-something English professor (and closet scifi fan) who s returned to his hometown of Salt Lake City to run his family s board game shop in the trendy Sugar House neighborhood a community hotspot for players of all ages?and for killer collectors!Back in his hometown of Sugar House running his family s board game shop and café, Ben Rosencrantz just can t seem to get his life to pass go, much less collect $200. Once he was a happily married English professor in Seattle. Now he s a divorced caregiver, looking after his ill father and a Chihuahua named Beans while still figuring out the rules of retail management. At least the town has become more LGBTQ+ friendly than when Ben was a teenager and that flower shop owner, Ezra McCaslin, enjoys flirting with him.But despite his usual clientele of gamers, Ben is barely earning enough to keep the store running and stay on top of his father s medical bills. Then a local toy and game collector named Clive offers him a winning strategy to purchase a turn-of-the-twentieth-century edition of The Landlord s Game, the realty and taxation game that inspired Monopoly, at a tenth of the rare edition s true value. Suspicious of Clive s shady, low-priced deal, Ben turns the offer down.Then Clive turns up dead at the front door of Ben s and a backpack full of $100 bills appears on his doorstep. Now Ben is the #1 suspect in Clive s death, and unless he and Ezra can prove his innocence and find the real killer, he ll go to jail for murder and no amount of double dice rolls will set him free . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Four women. One friendship.Can a trip to a magical place heal their open wounds, or will they succumb to their deepest desires Imani has the world on a silver platter, and she couldn't be happier. Or so she thought. The bedroom magic between she and her husband, Kevin, seems to have fizzled out. Sexually frustrated and on edge, she knows he's been creeping to someone else.Although Roze is a mother and wife, success is what drives her. However, with her marriage crumbling due to her devotion to her job, she's grasping at straws to keep it all together.As a struggling artist, the ground is something Logan's feet can't seem to plant on. Nothing seems to be going her way, especially her sex life with her new boyfriend, AKA the minute man. All she wants is for someone to rock her world.Desiree is the glue the one who holds the friend group together. However, the secret she's holding in might be the very thing that tears them all apart.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Although Malcolm tried to act like this never bothered him, deep down it did, and Maria was well aware of it. That's when she decided to give him the surprise of his life for their anniversary by finding the child he believed he shared with his high school sweetheart, Eva. After Maria searches high and low, her efforts appear successful, but she'll soon discover she may have opened a can of worms when Malcolm realizes what she's done. He can't deny the feelings he once had for Eva-feelings Eva never let go of-especially after confirming that they share a son. Malcolm finds himself stuck between the only two women he's loved in his life. He must make a choice. Yet, that choice never comes when the police show up to inform Maria that there's been a fatal accident involving her husband. She struggles to decide how to move on without the only man she's ever loved and his newfound, money-hungry son and his mother. Oh, what a tangled web we weave'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For Stella "Granny" Reid, the 1980s in McGill, Georgia, could be seriously predictable. But a deadly mystery was all it took to make the tranquil Southern town unravel . . .With a new grandbaby to care for at home, Stella has little time to spare. Her hands are especially full since Savannah, her teenage granddaughter, developed a crush on a boy guaranteed to break her heart. Gallivanting around with her best pal Sheriff Manny Goldford simply isn t an option until a freshly murdered body is discovered . . .When a gravedigger finds a local sprawled across the steps of a crypt, Stella and Manny launch into action to investigate who had motive to kill him. But as the pieces start falling together, everything else becomes less certain. Manny soon realizes he could lose his position as sheriff, and there s the case of yet another shocking death. Now, Stella must protect those closest to her while unearthing the dangerous culprit and putting a real grave affair to rest.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'When a privileged young woman finds herself on the other side of the tracks and addicted to crack, she will have to turn to an unlikely source to save her'.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - With biting wit, a young lens, and satisfying sleuthing that s "right in focus (Kirkus)," Christin Brecher s refreshingly fun Snapshot of NYC mysteries has rising star photographer Liv Spyers living the dream in New York City when she lands an assignment with an award-winning pop star until a murder means Liv must focus her camera s lens into sleuth mode?"A twisty-turny, witty and wonderful, mysterious romp through New York City that was a pure delight to read." New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay "Brecher has a winner with this new series that will delight cozy mystery readers!" Abby Collette, author of A Killer SundaeLiv Spyers hits the big time when she lands a photography assignment with Grammy Award-winning pop star, the one and only Bisa. A huge fan, Liv is extra thrilled that her new boyfriend, Harry, will join her at the glamorous premiere of Bisa s debut movie. But when the music icon s estranged sister, Anna, threatens to turn photo ops into PR disasters during Bisa s parties and pop-up concerts, Liv finds that the star-studded world she s joined is filled with images she d rather delete especially when Anna winds up dead . . .Bisa s inner circle has secrets Liv must expose before she can bring the right mugshot to the police. And while Harry has a mystery of his own to solve, the two must navigate glossy stories that can be cancelled in a snap before the killer strikes again . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From bestselling, acclaimed authors Kristina McMorris and T. Greenwood, two heartfelt, poignant stories filled with Christmas magic and the gift of second chances?The holidays are a time for cherished traditions and warm memories of Christmases past. But for some, Christmas also offers the gift of new beginnings. THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR by Kristina McMorrisJenna Matthews has made a career of decluttering other people s lives. After a childhood marked by her mother s hoarding, it feels satisfying to sort and evaluate possessions. Some items, however, defy simple categories like the shoebox of WWII memorabilia she finds in an elderly client s home. Nestled alongside a Bronze Star is a photograph of a blushing army nurse and an adoring young serviceman. Estelle Porter, the box s owner, becomes curiously tightlipped at Jenna s discovery. Even Estelle s grandson, Reece, knows nothing about this secret in her past. But as Jenna delves deeper, she pieces together Estelle s heartrending story one that paves new, unexpected paths for many.GIFTED by T. GreenwoodChristmas Eve in New York City is a portrait in holiday cheer. Yet Alex, a young ballerina who s just been ousted from her ballet company, is contemplating a bittersweet homecoming until she crosses paths with a stranger. At eighty, Simone s memory is rapidly failing, but something has led her back to the place where she began her career as a professional violinist. Different as they may be, both women understand the nature of ambition and self-doubt, joy, and regret. And in a moment of grace, in a place where journeys begin, each will be reminded of what matters most . . .

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Set in Ireland's striking, rugged countryside, a dark, atmospheric new crime fiction series follows an Irish veterinarian grappling with life, death, family dynamics, and the secrets at the heart of her small community'.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Galway, Ireland to Salem, Massachusetts, all the way up to the North Pole, a trio of Halloween mysteries from USA Today bestselling author Carlene O Connor, Liz Ireland, and Carol J. Perry prove that the spookiest season knows no international borders and neither do cupcakes!HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE MURDER by CARLENE O'CONNORWith Galway s Halloween Mystery Tour only a few days away, Tara Meehan is scouring the town s curiosity shops for spooky decorations to draw tourists into her architectural salvage store. But when a stranger appears in her shop bearing a cryptic cupcake and an ominous message, Tara suddenly finds herself tangled in a mystery with ancient Gaelic roots, but very modern and very deadly consequences . . .MRS. CLAUS AND THE CANDY CORN CAPER by LIZ IRELANDChristmastown is pulling out all the stops for their Halloween celebration, planning a huge carnival with rides, games, and a candy corn-themed bake-off! But the sweet theme stokes the bitterest of rivalries amongst the elves, until tragedy strikes at Santaland s newest bakery. The only clue is a cupcake, leaving Mrs. Claus to sort through tricks and treats as she races to unmask a Halloween fiend . . .A TRIPLE LAYER HALLOWEEN MURDER by CAROL J. PERRYEvery October, Salem plunges into a month-long celebration of Halloween and WICH-TV s Lee Barrett can t wait to cover the festivities. But rumors swirl after a wealthy bakery owner goes missing and his beloved cat, Cupcake, is found under mysterious circumstances. Now, amid Salem s wicked revelry, Lee must conjure clues to reveal the missing millionaire . . . or the truth about his disappearance . . .