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Black As He’s Painted (The Ngaio Marsh Collection)
Black As He’s Painted (The Ngaio Marsh Collection)
Ngaio Marsh
¥51.50
One of Ngaio Marsh’s most popular novels, this time featuring one of her best creations – Lucy Lockett, the crime-solving cat. When the exuberant president of Ng’ombwana proposes to dispense with the usual security arrangements on an official visit to London, his old school mate, Chief Superintendent Alleyn, is called in to persuade him otherwise. Consequently, on the night of the embassy’s reception the house and grounds are stiff with police. Nevertheless, an assassin does strike, and Alleyn finds he has no shortage of help, from Special Branch to a tribal court – and a small black cat named Lucy Lockett who out-detects them all…
Photo-Finish (The Ngaio Marsh Collection)
Photo-Finish (The Ngaio Marsh Collection)
Ngaio Marsh
¥86.52
Murder and mayhem strike when a small group of people are confined to an island in the middle of a New Zealand lake in one of Ngaio Marsh’s last – and best – novels.
Citizen
Citizen
Charlie Brooks
¥51.50
From former top trainer Charlie Brooks comes a thriller of horseracing, dirty dealing, big business and a test of loyalty under extreme pressure… General Shalakov, brutal Russian oligarch, has business interests across many continents. Yet he craves prestige in the West. His ambition is to corner the thoroughbred stallion market in Europe. Massively rich, he is prepared to bribe, torture and murder to achieve his goal. Tipper O’Reilly, apprentice jockey, learns the hard way that survival is as much about what happens off the track as in the saddle. And he’s about to be drawn into a whole different world. Coerced into working at Shalakov’s state-of-the-art training complex miles from Moscow, Tipper has no concept of what's really going on behind the efficient facade. There'll be only one survivor of the final race.
The Broken Souls (Carson Ryder, Book 3)
The Broken Souls (Carson Ryder, Book 3)
J. A. Kerley
¥63.18
A brilliant new psychological serial killer thriller featuring homicide detective Carson Ryder, hero of the bestselling ‘The Hundredth Man’ and ‘Her Last Scream.’ Blood was everywhere, like the interior had been hosed down with an artery … The gore-sodden horror that greets homicide detective Carson Ryder on a late-night call out is enough to make him want to quit the case. Too late. Now he and his partner Harry are up to their necks in a Southern swamp of the bizarre and disturbing. An investigation full of twists and strange clues looks like it's leading to the city's least likely suspects – a powerful family whose philanthropy has made them famous. But behind their money and smiles is a dynasty divided by hate. Their strange and horrific past is about to engulf everyone around them in a storm of violence and depravity. And Ryder's right in the middle of it …
House of the Hanged
House of the Hanged
Mark Mills
¥45.62
From the No. 1 bestseller and author of Richard & Judy pick The Savage Garden: a riveting tale of passion and murder set on the French Riviera in the 1930s for fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Jed Rubenfeld France, 1935: At the poor man’s end of the Riviera sits Le Rayol, a haven for artists, expatriates and refugees. Here, a world away from the rumblings of a continent heading towards war, Tom Nash has rebuilt his life after a turbulent career in the Secret Intelligence Service. His past, though, is less willing to leave him behind. When a midnight intruder tries to kill him, Tom knows it is just a matter of time before another assassination attempt is made. Gathered at Le Rayol for the summer months are all those he holds most dear, including his beloved goddaughter Lucy. Reluctantly, Tom comes to believe that one of them must have betrayed him. If he is to live, Tom must draw his enemy out, but at what cost to himself and the people he loves…?
Sharpe’s Sword: The Salamanca Campaign, June and July 1812 (The Sharpe Series, B
Sharpe’s Sword: The Salamanca Campaign, June and July 1812 (The Sharpe Series, B
Bernard Cornwell
¥47.58
Richard Sharpe, who alone can recognise the top French spy, is under orders to capture him alive. Richard Sharpe is once again at war. But this time his enemy is just one man – the ruthless Colonel Leroux. Sharpe’s mission is to safeguard El Mirador, a spy whose network of agents is vital to British victory. Sharpe is forced into a new world of political and military intrigue. And in unfamiliar surroundings of aristocratic Spanish society, his only guide is La Marquesa – a woman with her own secrets to conceal… Soldier, hero, rogue – Sharpe is the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles whose green jacket he proudly wears.
The Rogue (Mills & Boon Historical)
The Rogue (Mills & Boon Historical)
Ana Seymour
¥39.24
When Nicholas Hendry returned safe from the Crusades, he vowed he would no longer woo every comely wench in the shire. But he hadn't counted on the fiery charms of the inkeeper's daughter, Beatrice Thibault. A young miss with no room in her life–or her heart–for him! If Beatrice Thibault had her way, Nicholas Hendry would never learn of the son he had sired. Indeed, the man was more knave than knight in her eyes–no matter how winning his ways or warm his smile, she would never succumb to his charms.
The Summer Proposal (Mills & Boon Silhouette)
The Summer Proposal (Mills & Boon Silhouette)
Judith McWilliams
¥31.10
A IS FOR ASTONISHED AND AGOG Which were Julie Raffet's reactions when Caleb Tarrington, a most eligible–and wealthy–bachelor made his proposal! Caleb wanted a tutor for his newfound son–but was Julie interested in a temporary position? B IS FOR BOLD AND BREATHLESS Caleb's determination was hard to refuse. Yet the sophisticated single dad shied away from women dedicated to their jobs–and still he wanted Julie! Could he forget the past long enough to see the caring heart behind Julie's prim facade? C IS FOR CALEB! And for the charm that was nearly irresistible. Once the summer was over, would he offer Julie a permanent position–in his arms?
The Viking's Heart (Mills & Boon Historical)
The Viking's Heart (Mills & Boon Historical)
Jacqueline Navin
¥39.24
Burdened by a dark and joyless past, Rosamund Clavier would not go willingly to the altar. Indeed, if her plans held true, she would not go at all. But fate intervened in the person of a near-legendary knight called Agravar, a Viking warrior determined to save her#151;from herself! A life of service to his chosen lord left Agravar little time for romance, courtly or otherwise–until he rescued the Lady Rosamund and his destiny was sealed. For he knew 'twould be this woman and no other. Forever.
Twins Included (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Twins Included (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Grace Green
¥31.10
Liz hasn't seen Matt Garvock since he broke her teenage heart, years ago. He's the last person she expects to support her when, pregnant and alone, she returns to her hometown. Yet Matt offers more than a shoulder to cry on–he offers the chance to rekindle their former passion… With twins on the way, Liz finds Matt's attentions hard to resist. He clearly wants Liz, body and soul. But Liz has her babies to consider now. Matt has to take her as a complete package…twins included!
Sentinels: Tiger Bound (Mills &  Boon Intrigue) (Sentinels, Book 4)
Sentinels: Tiger Bound (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Sentinels, Book 4)
Doranna Durgin
¥39.24
Like the Siberian tiger he can transform into, Maks Alt& #225;n is a strong, ferocious fighter who's incredibly protective of his Sentinel kin. But thanks to a debilitating injury, he feels anything but fierce. That is, until he is sent to guard Katie Maddox, a gorgeous healer who awakens a dangerous lust within him. Problem is, in the shifter world, Katie's deer alter ego is easy prey…and much too tempting for Maks. As unnamed danger lurks just beyond her awareness, Katie has doubts–about her abilities, her role in the Sentinels and the strange desire she feels toward her new protector. But somehow, the wounded predator and his wary prey must ignore their instincts, their fears and their dangerous attraction to each other in order to defeat their common enemy!
Raising Connor (Mills &  Boon Heartwarming)
Raising Connor (Mills & Boon Heartwarming)
Loree Lough
¥59.45
When Brooke O’Toole’s sister and brother-in-law die in a tragic accident, her only priority is the emotional well-being of her one-year-old nephew, Connor. Unfortunately, that means making nice with the man she holds responsible for her mother’s murder. Hunter Stone. Allowing Hunter into her life is the opposite of easy. Brooke’s never understood why her sister forgave him—and worse, became his neighbour and friend. But even she can’t deny the bond between the man and child, or how much she’s come to rely on both of them. Despite her instinct to fight this ex-cop who’s challenging her right to custody, Brooke suspects the best thing for Connor is a life with both of them in it.
Secret Santa (Mills &  Boon Heartwarming)
Secret Santa (Mills & Boon Heartwarming)
Cynthia Reese
¥59.45
Losing a parent is never easy, and during the holidays the emptiness seems magnified. Local newspaper owner Neil Bailey knows that first-hand. That’s why he’s determined to help his neighbour, Dr. Charli Prescott, find the meaning of the season. Luckily he has enough cheer to go around—and the recipe for perfect cocoa. If that isn’t enough to get Charli into the spirit, the town also has a Secret Santa. Everyone's buzzing with news of the large anonymous donation and, once Neil promises to discover Santa’s identity, his paper’s circulation numbers sky-rocket. It’s his duty to report the truth. Except, as he gets closer to Charli, he’s sure she’s keeping something from him. All he can try to do is keep his journalistic integrity intact… while protecting the woman he thought was his Christmas miracle.
The Dakota Man (Mills &  Boon Desire) (Man of the Month, Book 68)
The Dakota Man (Mills & Boon Desire) (Man of the Month, Book 68)
Joan Hohl
¥31.10
She called him an arrogant, overconfident ram hiding inside the trappings of civilized clothing. And Mitch would not have his startlingly beautiful new assistant believe otherwise. Yet their fierce passion knew no such falsehoods. Dynamic Maggie was destined to be the Dakota man's lover… he was made to set her soul on fire. And suddenly Mitch's carefully constructed world was rocked. The woman in his arms was a prize the bullish bachelor had never expected…but could he break his number one rule and allow sweet Maggie to tame him?
The Return Of Adams Cade (Mills &  Boon Desire)
The Return Of Adams Cade (Mills & Boon Desire)
Bj James
¥31.10
He came back to Belle Terre to save his family's plantation, but seeing Eden Claibourne again had Adams Cade fighting his long-buried desire for the woman he'd never forgotten. The enticing tomboy had turned into a sensual goddess–one whom he longed to lure into his bed. But Eden deserved a man who could offer more than fiery, short-lived passion. Would his first love's tantalizing kisses convince this jaded loner to let down his marriage-wary guard?
Enemy Waters (Mills &  Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense)
Enemy Waters (Mills & Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense)
Justine Davis
¥31.10
Maggie Scott knows better than to trust again. When her marriage deteriorated, she went on the lam. Hiding out in the Pacific Northwest, she thinks she's safe. She even finds herself falling–just a little–for a laid-back boat bum who makes the Puget Sound his temporary home. For Cooper Grant, working as a private investigator simply means more time on his boat–until he meets Maggie. After taking on the job of finding her for the man he believes is her brother, he realizes he's in over his head. And as the perfect storm of danger and deception is thrust upon them, keeping her safe becomes his obsession….
Special Ops Affair (Mills &  Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense) (All McQueen's Men,
Special Ops Affair (Mills & Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense) (All McQueen's Men,
Jennifer Morey
¥31.10
As far as Odelia Frank is concerned, her heart went into lockdown the day her agent-husband was killed in action. Then Jagger "Jag" Benney is assigned to help her investigate a notorious arms broker, and the invincible intelligence officer feels a glimmer of vulnerability she hasn't felt in years…. Despite their chemistry, Jag has his own suspicions about Odie, and the secrets he knows she's hiding. But as a deadly conspiracy explodes, Odie will have to decide if her too-quiet, too-clever, too-sexy partner is someone she can trust–or just a terrible reminder of what happens when you mix duty and love.
Secretive Stranger (Mills &  Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense) (New Man in Town, B
Secretive Stranger (Mills & Boon Vintage Romantic Suspense) (New Man in Town, B
Jennifer Greene
¥31.10
"Shouldn't you be dead?" It's not enough that Sophie Campbell discovers her neighbor's body. His dead ringer has to show up at her doorstep. But this man's no ghost…the instant attraction that sparks between them is all too real. College professor Cord Pruitt wants answers about his brother's murder. The woman downstairs must have seen something. But when Cord lays eyes on Sophie, all he wants to do is take her in his arms and protect her. With a killer on the loose, and all signs pointing toward Sophie as the next target, that's just what he will have to do….
Winning Amelia (Mills &  Boon Heartwarming)
Winning Amelia (Mills & Boon Heartwarming)
Ingrid Weaver
¥31.10
Can fate really be this cruel? Amelia Goodfellow can’t escape her bad luck. After her ex-husband’s embezzlement conviction cost her everything, winning the lottery seemed like fate’s way of paying her back. But to then lose the painting she hid the winning ticket in? Amelia is done with luck. She’s going to get that painting and her life back. Even if it means hiring her old flame, private investigator Hank Jones. Trust isn’t easy for Amelia, so keeping Hank in the dark about the ticket just makes sense. Tracking the yard-sale purchaser of the painting should be simple, but then an auction of stolen art complicates the search, and Amelia suddenly has more to lose than money. A second chance with Hank might be priceless.
If the Ring Fits... (Mills &  Boon Modern Tempted)
If the Ring Fits... (Mills & Boon Modern Tempted)
Jackie Braun
¥25.21
Practical Rachel Palmer’s aversion to risk-taking had led to a marriage—and a life—that just didn’t fit. Now single again, she knows she has to start living a little bit more dangerously, and her first step is taking her jewellery business around the world! For that she needs the expert help from Italian Antonio Salerno… His help with her business soon turns personal. And being in close-enough-to-kiss proximity to a sexy playboy makes Rachel feel she’s taking a flying leap into deliciously risky territory! It's everything she's been craving… but this is a man famous for loving and leaving. Surely falling for him would be a risk too far?
Must Like Kids (Mills &  Boon Modern Tempted)
Must Like Kids (Mills & Boon Modern Tempted)
Jackie Braun
¥30.61
“Children have a place and it’s anywhere I’m not!” It was one off-the-cuff remark. But when it goes viral, Alec McAvoy, the new CEO of Best for Baby, is labelled a playboy bachelor who hates kids. Enter Julia Stillwell, image consultant extraordinaire. The widowed mom of two has a knack for changing public opinion, and she’ll teach Alec all he needs to know. But once they start this makeover, they don’t want to stop… and that’s when one little kiss leads to many, many others! So now Julia’s worked her magic, but is Alec’s transformation only skin-deep? Or can this hunky executive convince her he’s truly become a family man?