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Angie Turner's Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, is known and loved for its fresh food. For Angie, it's also meant a fresh start. But when big agriculture comes to town-along with whispers of foul play-Angie could lose more than the farm . . . A soybean processing plant is trying to buy up the land around the small farm Angie's beloved Nona left her. If Angie doesn't sell, she'll be surrounded by the plant and the congestion that comes with it. On the other hand, it's Nona's farmhouse. What is Angie supposed to do without it? Move into a condo in town with Precious, Mabel, and Dom-respectively, a goat, chicken, and dog. Worse, a troubling rumor is circulating about the lawyer who's heading up the development: His socialite wife seems to be missing. When Barb, owner of the local bar, asks Angie to look into the woman's disappearance, she's hesitant-until Barb reveals her surprising connection. Now it's up to Angie to find the woman, uncover a shady plot, and hang onto her home-before she becomes a criminal's final course . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries "Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true."-Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries "Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder."-Fresh Fiction

Three more delightful holiday mini-mysteries from Lynn Cahoon's New York Times bestselling Tourist Trap series, together for the first time! Sunny South Cove, California, is the perfect spot for Jill Gardner and her store, Coffee, Books, and More-except when "more" turns out to be murder . . . Corned Beef and CasualtiesSunny South Cove is all abuzz preparing for their annual St. Patrick's Day festival. But the locals aren't exactly feeling the luck of the Irish, thanks to the rowdy behavior of some of the tourists who are pouring in-and also dying . . . Mother's Day MayhemJill's stock of Mother's Day cards is running low, but nerves about meeting her boyfriend's mother has distracted her from ordering more. Turns out Jill isn't the only one having feelings about mothers, especially ones who've just gotten out of jail . . . A Very Mummy HolidayJill has left her shop behind to spend Thanksgiving in coastal Oregon with her cop boyfriend, her golden retriever Emma, and a crowd of friends and family-including the mummified remains of a human body . . .Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings"Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged."-The Young Folks

Duty-or desire? Vampire soldier Adare O'Cearbhaill's default setting is cranky. Or irritated. Or down-right hostile. Still, as a Highlander of honor and duty, he stepped up to save an enhanced and special human female by mating her-with merely a bite and a brand. The last person he wants in his life is a fragile human, yet he can't get her out of his mind as she regains her strength before taking off for parts unknown. And when he discovers she is in danger, nothing can stop him from hunting her down-whether she likes it or not. There's only one way to find out . . . Photographer Grace Cooper has had it with vampires, demons, and the rest of an immortal world she was happier not knowing about. She also doesn't believe she's destined for some great battle because of an old birthmark. Forget the fact that her mate is the sexiest thing on two stubborn feet, or that her brand is fading along with her health. She'll handle things on her own-until an old enemy reappears and she learns the only way to stay alive is to actually mate, wild sex and all, with that ripped and dangerous Adare-a powerful, captivating Highlander who demands nothing less than everything . . . "Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended." -Library Journal on Vampire's Faith "Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast." -Publishers Weekly on Claimed "A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action… Zanetti keeps getting better."-RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

In the first of a thrilling new series, FBI Special Agent Meg Jennings and Hawk, her loyal search-and-rescue Labrador, must race against time as they zero in on one of the deadliest killers in the country . . . Meg and Hawk are part of the FBI's elite K-9 unit. Hawk can sniff out bodies anywhere-living or dead. When a bomb rips apart a government building in Washington D.C., it takes all of the team's extensive search-and-rescue training to locate and save the workers and visitors buried beneath the rubble. But even as the duo are hailed as heroes, a bomber remains at large, striking terror in a widening spiral of unpredictability. As more bombs are detonated and the body count escalates, Meg and Hawk are assigned to a task force dedicated to stopping the unseen killer. It will come down to a battle of wits and survival skills between Meg, Hawk, and the bomber they're tracking to rescue a nation from the brink of chaos."Tense and exciting, Sara Driscoll has created a new power couple, Meg and her FBI K-9, Hawk."-Leo J. Maloney, author of Arch Enemy

Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, knows better than anyone that Sunny South Cove, California, is the picture-perfect place to spend the holidays—solving murders . . .   ROCKETS’ DEAD GLARE   When the local volunteer fire chief is found buried in ashes, Jill will have to work quickly to nab a killer with a short fuse—or else everyone’s Fourth of July will end with a fizzle . . .   A DEADLY BREW   Jill and her friends gather for an overnight Halloween fright fest in an abandoned house. Sounds like fun until a ghost makes contact with Jill IRL.   SANTA PUPPY   Jill Gardner has volunteered to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party at Coffee, Books, and More. But when a dog owner mysteriously dies, it’s up Jill to play Santa’s Little Crime Solver . . . Praise for The Tourist Trap Mysteries “I love the author’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.”—Dru’s Book Musings                                                                                                   “Light, fun, and kept me thoroughly engaged.”—The Young Folks

Angie Turner's restaurant, The County Seat, is conveniently located near a first-class farmers market-so her menu is full of fresh ingredients. But a visiting culinary professor has just had a taste of something very unhealthy. . .Angie first meets Daniel Monet at a local mission, where she and her chef-in-training, Hope, are serving barbeque chicken poutine to the homeless. Monet is one of Hope's teachers-but Angie's boyfriend knows him from his youthful days in England. But soon, the bon vivant is no longer vivant. When Monet is found dead, with Hope's prints on the wine glass next to him, it will be Angie who has to sauce out the real killer . . .Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries"Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true."-Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries"Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder."-Fresh Fiction

Cold, hard facts are what make or break a case for the FBI. But when there's evidence that one of their own has been turned, there's more on the line than the truth. There are personal bonds that can be stretched to the limit. . .After blacking out, a discharged weapon and hazy memories put FBI profiler Cynthia Deming at the scene of a crime: the execution of six federal witnesses against the mob. The one and only person she can turn to for help is her best friend, Boston forensic pathologist Charlie Foulkes. It's a relationship that no one on her team knows about-and it's about to be tested by danger and desire . . . Charlie knows that Cynthia is no killer. But as they embark on a shadow investigation to clear her name, evidence surfaces implicating him. With the conviction of a mob boss hanging in the balance, they'll have to uncover who's framing them to take the fall, and what lines they're willing to cross-in their professional and personal lives-to prove that nothing will tear them apart.

A DANGEROUS CHOICE On the brink of death, Cassidy DiRocco demands that New York City's master of the supernatural, Dominic Lysander, transform her-reporter, Night Blood, sister, human-into the very creature she's feared and fought against for months: a vampire. The pain is brutal, she could lose the career she's worked so hard to achieve, and her world will never be the same. But surviving is worth any risk, especially when it means gaining the strength to fight against Jillian Allister, the sister who betrayed Dominic, attacked Cassidy, and is leading a vampire uprising that will destroy all of New York City . . . When she awakens, however, Cassidy realizes the cost of being transformed might be more than she was willing to sacrifice. But if Cassidy hopes to right the irrevocable wrongs that Jillian and her army of the Damned have wrought on New York City, she'll need to not only accept her new senses, body, and cravings, but wield them in her favor. Irresistible and enigmatic as Dominic is, he no longer has command over the city or its vampires. Only Cassidy has the connections to convince the humans, Day Reapers, and the few vampires still loyal to Dominic to join forces. And maybe, if Dominic can accept her rising power over the coven he once commanded for the past several hundred years, the two of them together might forge a bond more potent than history has ever known. . .

National bestselling author Kathleen Bridge presents a delightful new series set on a barrier island where waves meet sand-and mayhem meets murder . . .The Indialantic by the Sea hotel has a hundred-year-old history on beautiful Melbourne Beach, Florida, and more than a few guests seem to have been there from the start. When Liz Holt returns home after an intense decade in New York, she's happy to be surrounded by the eccentric clientele and loving relatives that populate her family-run inn, and doubly pleased to see the business is staying afloat thanks to its vibrant shopping emporium and a few very wealthy patrons.But that patronage decreases by one when a filthy rich guest is discovered dead in her oceanfront suite. Maybe this is simply a jewel theft gone wrong, but maybe someone-or many people-wanted the hotel's prosperous guest dead. Only one thing is sure: there's a killer at the Indialantic, and if Liz lets herself be distracted-by her troubled past or the tempting man who seems eager to dredge it back up-the next reservation she'll book could be at the cemetery . . .Praise for Kathleen Bridge"A delightful sneak peek into life in the Hamptons, with intricate plotting and a likeable, down-to-earth protagonist. A promising start to a promising series."-Suspense Magazine on Better Homes and Corpses"The descriptions of furniture and other antiques, as well as juicy tidbits on the Hamptons, make for entertaining reading for those who enjoy both antiques and lifestyles of the rich and famous."-Booklist on Better Homes and Corpses"Ghostal Living is a marvelously entertaining tale of revenge, murder, quirky characters-and disappearing books! With a clever protagonist, wonderful details of life in the Hamptons, and plot twists on top of plot twists, Kathleen Bridge will have mystery readers clamoring for more."-Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author

The Hunters of Infinity have been protecting the Daharian galaxy for years, but there has never been a female Hunter-until now. In a seedy bar in the shadowy corners of Daharia, Jessop comes to the rescue of young Hunter Kohl O'Hanlon. Impressed by her remarkable sword-wielding skills, the Hunters invite her to their training facility, the Glass Blade, though not all are pleased with the intrusion. But they soon discover that Jessop learned to fight from the rogue leader of the Shadow City of Aranthol-and escaped. Now they want to use her intimate knowledge of their enemy to destroy him. As Jessop grows closer to this elite brotherhood, their leader succumbs to a mysterious ailment, and Kohl learns that Jessop is hiding dark secrets, raising suspicions about the enigmatic woman who saved his life. Has the Hunters' security been breached-or do they have a traitor in their ranks? Allegiances will be questioned. Loyalties will be betrayed. Vengeance will be brutal.

""Angie Turner hopes her new farm-to-table restaurant can be a fresh start in her old hometown in rural Idaho. But when a goat dairy farmer is murdered, Angie must turn the tables on a bleating black sheep . . .With three weeks until opening night for their restaurant, the County Seat, Angie and her best friend and business partner Felicia are scrambling to line up local vendors-from the farmer's market to the goat dairy farm of Old Man Moss. Fortunately, the cantankerous Moss takes a shine to Angie, as does his kid goat Precious. So when Angie hears the bloodcurdling news of foul play at the dairy farm, she jumps in to mind the man's livestock and help solve the murder. One thing's for sure, there's no whey Angie's going to let some killer get her goat . . .Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries"Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true."-Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries"Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder."-Fresh Fiction""

Showing how a single community's terrible tragedy instead became the catalyst for radical change, this first book to examine the Waverly Train Disaster of 1978, penned by a medical writer and Waverly native, examines how this disaster laid the groundwork for the future of emergency management and disaster relief.

Rowdy rednecks. Shifty shapeshifters. Deadly demon hunters. THIS TOWN'S GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL. With its cross-cultural mix of good ol' boys, big bad wolves, and otherworldly beings, Behr County is the last place you'd want to be a cop. But for Sheriff Dev Whitsun, it's Sweet Home Alabama--and he plans to keep it that way. Famous last words. When a gruesome shifter massacre rocks the community, the sexy sheriff needs more than a badge and a few silver bullets. He needs the help of an immortal demon hunter. Her name is Arta, High Huntress of the Kirvahni. Whatever that means. Dev is no position to be picky about partners right now. But when Arta turns out to be the one female he could really fall for, Dev knows he's in for one hell of a ride. God help them all . . .

Perfect for fans of medieval historical romance, Heather Grothaus's Scotland-set, series features the illegitimate grown sons-and in this case, one daughter-of a notorious criminal, and their quests to claim their birthrights-while finding love along the way. Filled with adventure, suspense, and passion, the Sons of Scotland series will appeal to readers of Hannah Howell, Michele Sinclair, Karen Ranney, and Amanda Scott.The destiny of three proud sons-and one courageous daughter-of a notorious criminal is revealed at last in medieval Scotland. The evil legacy of a cursed Northumberland manor ensnares Effie Annesley when her young son is kidnapped from ravaged Darlyrede House. To save him, Effie must fulfill a King's decree: bring in her fugitive father, Thomas Annesley, to face execution for his alleged crimes. It's a search fraught with emotion as Effie races to Scotland, homeland of her warrior half-brothers, accompanied by a colorful band of thieves-and one determined knight . . . Sir Lucan Montague has never been closer to delivering Annesley and reclaiming his inheritance. But his victory turns hollow as he comes to see strong, resilient Effie for who she truly is-and as distrust turns to healing passion. Returning to court to make the ultimate sacrifice, will love and loyalty conquer a maze of lies and treachery that threatens to destroy them all?

Fans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon's thirteenth installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series.In the California coastal town of South Cove, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, becomes more engaged in sleuthing than wedding preparations when there's a murder in a dress shop . . . Jill couldn't love police chief Greg King more-so why does that engagement ring still feel funny on her finger? At least she'll have a chance to show it off this Saturday at their engagement party. Just in time for the event, a new dress shop has opened in town, Exquisite Gowns for You, specializing in designer wedding gowns and other custom-fit dresses. But Jill's excitement turns to shock when she comes by to pick up her dress for the party and discovers a dead body in the shop. New owner Harper Sanchez is behaving strangely and becoming more mysterious than anyone expected. Despite Greg's warnings to leave the case to him, Jill can't help looking into the murder. Somebody in South Cove is dressed to kill-and if Jill's not careful, she may not live to wear her wedding gown . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon and the Tourist Trap Mysteries "I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series." -Dru's Book Musings "Lynn Cahoon's popular Tourist Trap series is . . . one of my go-to cozy mystery series!" -Hope By the Book

From award-winning author Rebecca Zanetti comes the newest wildly thrilling Dark Protectors novel with an immortal hero to die for.First comes danger . . . When Vampire-Demon Sam Kyllwood discovers he's the keeper of some mysterious circle, he laughs it off. When he finds out that his younger brother is supposed to fight to the death in said circle, he snaps right to furious. And that's before he starts uncontrollably making things explode -it turns out it's never too late to develop deadly new immortal abilities. But even those explosions are nothing compared to what happens when he tries to handle a very suspicious, brilliant and beyond sexy human female whose piercing eyes ignite a heat that rages deliciously outside even his unbreakable control… Then comes desire . . . Honor McDovall is one of the best interrogators Homeland Security has ever had. But no matter how well she appears to fit in, her mystical gifts are slowly driving her mad. She doesn't understand them, she doesn't want them, but for now, she'll use them to detect and defeat danger until she completely loses her mind. Unfortunately, her job brings her face to face with the deadliest man she's ever met-and she senses Sam is even more gifted than she is. Yet once they kiss, she realizes he's also more dangerous than the enemies suddenly coming from every direction. Good thing they both like to play with fire . . . "Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended." -Library Journal on Vampire's Faith"Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast."-Publishers Weekly on Claimed"A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action. . .Zanetti keeps getting better."-RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

On an inherited ranch in Northern California, one family is discovering all the possibilities life can offer-and the kind of love that will outlast even the land . . . When Angela Dalton comes home to Dry Creek Ranch after a long absence, she's carrying weighty emotional baggage. Charmed by a handsome face, she inadvertently bank-rolled members of a violent militia group, all of whom now want her dead for working with the authorities. Leaving witness protection for the ranch is a risk until she can figure out where to take her life next-and the good-looking cowboy who lives across the creek from her cabin is an inconvenient distraction. She can't trust her heart to anyone again, even a gruffly sweet man like Tuff Garrison . . . Tuff doesn't get involved-with anyone. It's been his guiding principle since leaving home alone at fifteen to find his own way in the world. But the haunted look on Angela's gorgeous face is impossible for him to ignore-and the heat of their attraction has become a blaze. When a set of dangerous men track her down, they'll have to rely on each other to escape the threat-and take a chance that trusting each other will be worth a lifetime of love… "Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country." -Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author on Cowboy Up

For fans of Rosemary Rogers, a sweeping New Orleans romance of wild passion, dark secrets and forbidden love . . . Returning home to his beloved New Orleans after months in Jamaica, Bastien Thibodeaux reluctantly agrees to take two passengers on board his ship-an older English gentleman tending his ailing younger wife, Lily. That's their story, at least. But as Bastien uses his skills as a Cajun healer to help Lily, he becomes convinced of two things: She is not who she claims to be. And though she may be out of bounds for the illegitimate son of a bayou priestess, their attraction is decidedly mutual. When Lily's father bequeathed her his entire estate, he unwittingly made her a target. She barely escaped England alive, aided by her godfather. New Orleans holds both temptation and danger as she convalesces in Bastien's lavish residence. A single night together is all she dares allow. But once they succumb, there can be no denying this desire, or how much they'll risk in its name . . . "Roth brings the heat of New Orleans right through the pages in both the romantic chemistry and appealing descriptions of the area." -Booklist

There's no denying destiny . . . For too long, Benjamin Reese has masked his deadly skills and temper with loyalty and humor. A vampire-demon hybrid, he fiercely protects his family, guards his brothers, and destroys the enemy without mercy. But when he discovers one fragile, beautiful blonde-a woman once mated to a Kurjan, no less-every primal instinct he has buried for centuries roars to life. With the mating mark she roused on his hand entwining their fates, no one will prevent him from keeping her safe and making her his, forever . . . Or desire . . . Karma wishes she could remember her last name. Or if she even had one. All she has in this confusing new world is a desperate duty to save the innocent. That means destroying the dark, dangerous, and desirable Benjamin Reese and everything he loves-an impossible task even before his touch arouses a passionate hunger she can't afford. She's certain a deadly enemy watches her every move, but it's not until Benny kisses her that she tastes true danger… "Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended." -Library Journal on Vampire's Faith "Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast."-Publishers Weekly on Claimed "A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action. . .Zanetti keeps getting better."-RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

In New York Times bestselling author Stacy Finz's Nugget romance series, a picturesque California mountain town is the perfect place for fresh air-and fresh starts, especially when it comes to love. One divorce, one mind-blowing kiss with a stranger (code name: Matthew McConaughey), and one year later, Joey Nix desperately needs to find a job in Nugget. It's the only chance she'll have of sharing custody of her sweet little daughter with her soon to be remarried, renowned surgeon ex-husband. Luckily, Joey's qualified to work as an in-home caregiver. Coincidentally, a job offer comes from the afore mentioned unforgettably sexy stranger (real name: Ryder Knight). It's a terrible, irresistible idea . . . Ryder needs help with his ailing, depressed mother, and darn if Joey isn't the best candidate. Good thing he'll be sleeping in his camper, because their chemistry is still crackling. Besides, the loss of his wife and unborn child five years earlier have left Ryder squarely focused on his trucking company-and even that's on shaky ground. Still, Joey knows how to lift his mom's spirits. And his too-despite a troubling secret she's shared with him. But when she asks him to accompany her to her ex's wedding, Ryder "I don't do weddings" Knight will have to do a lot of soul searching. What he discovers just might surprise them both . . . PRAISE FOR STACY FINZ"Sweet humor, well-defined and appealing characters, and just enough adventure sports and fashion detail make Finz's print debut, and series launch, a delightful read."-Library Journal on Need You"Stacy Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California, is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance."-Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

These newcomers to Nugget have left painful pasts behind them-just in time to embrace a future together . . . Picturesque Nugget, California, couldn't be more different than the glittering caverns of Manhattan, but Brynn Barnes is grateful for the change. After the accident that took her husband's life and seriously injured her young son Henry's legs, a clinical trial from a pioneering young doctor offers Brynn hope that Henry may walk again. And even as the magnificent landscape and the town's hospitality help mend Brynn's broken spirit, it's a certain handsome surgeon's compassion that soothes her aching heart . . .Reeling after a bitter divorce, Ethan Daniels has brought his medical practice and his young daughter to Nugget, where he hopes its homey warmth will ease the transition to a family of two. A new relationship is the last thing he should be thinking about. But Ethan can't help his immediate attraction to beautiful Brynn-or the feelings she's awakening in him. For two people battered by life's cruelest blows, love may be the perfect prescription . . . PRAISE FOR STACY FINZ"Sweet humor, well-defined and appealing characters, and just enough adventure sports and fashion detail make Finz's print debut, and series launch, a delightful read." --Library Journal on Need You"Stacy Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California, is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance." -Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

Three cousins become cowboys when an unexpected inheritance leaves them with a ranch-and a future as wide open as the California sky . . .Sawyer Dalton may be an investigative journalist, but he has no interest in the story of the sexy stranger who has invaded his barn's loft apartment on Dry Creek Ranch. After months on the road, he just wants to settle in. But according to his mother, publicist for the beautiful celebrity chef sleeping in Sawyer's bed, Gina DeRose needs a place to hide out until a scandal dies down. And Sawyer can never say no to his mother . . .Gina is devastated that her hard-won career is about to collapse. Someone is stirring up sabotage. And when a hoaxter blows up the internet with incriminating photos, even brooding-gorgeous-Sawyer is convinced she needs his help. Once they join forces, there's no escaping each other-and with the heat simmering between them, soon neither wants to try . . . "Stacy Finz delivers a fantastic tale of cowboys, cattle rustling and the power of love and family in the California gold country." -Kate Pearce, New York Times bestselling author on Cowboy Up

In the latest Tourist Trap mystery from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon, bookshop café owner Jill Gardner contends with a best friend-turned-bridezilla while trying to solve a local historian's untimely date with death . . .At Coffee, Books, & More, Jill's the boss. But as Amy's maid-of-honor, she can barely keep up with marching orders--and now she's in charge of organizing an epic bachelorette! Adding to Jill's party-planning panic, the South Cove Heritage Society just unceremoniously dumped her historic landmark bid. While vying proposals rush in from a loaded land developer and a pushy travel guide company, Jill finds an unexpected ally in Heritage Society expert, Frank Gleason. But their happy union is cut short when Frank is mowed down in a suspicious hit-and-run. With Amy's big day on the horizon, Jill vows to catch the killer before she has to catch a bouquet.Praise for Lynn Cahoon"I love the author's style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series."-Dru's Book Musings on the Tourist Trap Mysteries"Well-crafted . . . Cat and crew prove to be engaging characters and Cahoon does a stellar job of keeping them-and the reader-guessing." -Mystery Scene on A Story to Kill Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

Angie Turner is all prepped to face Boise's culinary best when she enters her restaurant, The County Seat, into a big State Fair challenge. Instead, she gets dunked into a new murder investigation after a killer starts scrapping her competition . . . The Idaho State Fair is in full swing and chefs are lining up to enter Boise's Best Restaurant contest, including Angie and her County Seat crew. They might be the hometown favorite, but the competition is steeper than a funhouse floor. And when a top contender is felled following a heated confrontation over a corn dog recipe, winning suddenly becomes a matter of life or death. With a foul foodie on the prowl, it's up to Angie to dig into the case and put a murderer on ice. Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Tourist Trap Mysteries "Murder, dirty politics, pirate lore, and a hot police detective: Guidebook to Murder has it all! A cozy lover's dream come true." -Susan McBride, author of The Debutante Dropout Mysteries "Lynn Cahoon has created an absorbing, good fun mystery in Mission to Murder." -Fresh Fiction

Born illegitimate, these sons of medieval Scotland are bound for greatness?and made bolder by the power of love . . . Brave Lachlan Blair stands ready to become his clan's chieftain?until a revelation shows he is not a Blair son, but the bastard offspring of a notorious criminal. Faced with banishment to the Highland wilderness, Lachlan agrees to wed the daughter of an enemy clan. But he soon finds himself facing a new battle: an unwelcome attraction to his beautiful wife . . . Since she was a wee lass, Finley Carson has heard tales of legendary Lachlan Blair. But nothing prepares her for marriage to the rugged highlander. Fortunately, Lachlan shares her desire to leave the union unconsummated in hopes of escaping their dutiful marriage. Yet as they partner to pursue the truth of Lachlan's birthright, their deepening bond turns to passion. And once Lachlan's past catches up with them, their love is put to the ultimate test . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com