<div>&ldquo;Murder, mayhem, and mystery! Every story . . . is filled with suspense, sizzle and startling twists. I loved it!&rdquo; ?Lisa Jackson, New York Times&ndash;bestselling author Crime comes to the capital of country music in these all-new stories by mystery and thriller stars including Jeffery Deaver, Anne Perry, Robert Dugoni, Donald Bain, Jefferson Bass, and many more. &ldquo;Settings include backwoods hollows, late-night recording studios, seedy dives, quiet suburbs, sleek yachts, and tropical islands. Readers will meet Civil War re-enactors, college professors, song writers, spies, and the requisite lawyers and cops, as well as a being that just might be the devil. Among the highlights are Anne Perry&rsquo;s &lsquo;Shutter Speed,&rsquo; which takes the reader back in time to the fashionable haunts of 1930s British aristocracy, with Wallis Simpson and Edward, Prince of Wales, putting in an appearance. In &lsquo;Regression,&rsquo; Jeffery Deaver offers a fresh and frightening look at the potential benefits and pitfalls of successful psychiatric treatment, and Mary Burton warms up a cold case in &lsquo;The Keepsake.&rsquo; This is a book to keep by your bedside for those nighttime short story cravings.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly Includes stories by Jefferson Bass, Catriona McPherson, Baron R. Birtcher, Donald Bain, C. Hope Clark, Jonathan Stone, Maggie Toussaint, Jeffery Deaver, Blake Fontenay, Jon Jefferson, Anne Perry, Heywood Gould, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Mary Burton, Jaden Terrell, Robert Dugoni &amp; Paula Gail Benson, Eyre Price, Steven James, Daco, and Clay Stafford</div>

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Cold-Blooded

<div>New York Times-Bestselling Author: A psychologist must work with her lawman ex-husband to get a psychopath off the streets&hellip; He Was Taught How To Kill Even behind bars, serial killer Harvey Day Smith exudes menace. Psychologist Jolene Granger has agreed to hear his dying confession, vowing not to let the monster inside her head. And Harvey has secrets to share&mdash;about bodies that were never found, and about the apprentice who is continuing his grisly work. . . And Now He&#39;ll Teach Them He buries his victims alive the way his mentor Harvey did, relishing their final screams as the earth rains down. And as one last gift to the only father he knew, he&#39;ll make the most perfect kill of all. How To Die Everything about this investigation is unnerving Jo, from Harvey&#39;s fascination with her to the fact that she&#39;s working alongside Texas Ranger Brody Winchester, her ex-husband. Harvey&#39;s prot&eacute;g&eacute; is growing bolder and more vicious every day. And soon the trail of shallow graves will lead them to the last place Jo expected, and to the most terrifying truth of all. . . Praise for Mary Burton&#39;s The Seventh Victim &quot;Dark and disturbing, a well-written tale of obsession and murder.&quot; &mdash;Kat Martin &quot;Burton delivers action-packed tension.&quot; &mdash;Publishers Weekly </div>

No Escape

<div>A Virginia homicide detective must save a young widow from an obsessed serial killer in the New York Times bestselling author&rsquo;s romantic suspense novel. An aspiring artist. A high-school senior. A stripper. Three missing women with only one thing in common&mdash;wealthy Craig Thornton knew them all. For that, they paid the ultimate price. Then Craig comes to his own untimely end, and his wife Adrianna is left to face the shocking truth of his life . . . When Adrianna starts receiving cards and flowers from her late husband, she assumes it&rsquo;s someone&rsquo;s cruel joke. Then grisly remains are found on the Thornton estate. Detective Gage Hudson believes the bodies are linked to Craig. But the biggest shocks are yet to come. A psychopath has resumed his work, each death a prelude to his most cherished target. The only way to stop him is to uncover a family&rsquo;s dark past&mdash;and a twisted love someone will kill for, again and again . . .</div>

Dying Scream

<div>The New York Times bestselling author&rsquo;s &ldquo;latest romantic suspense has it all&mdash;terrific plot, complex and engaging protagonists, a twisted villain&rdquo; (Erica Spindler). No Pity Each skeleton is flawless&mdash;gleaming white and perfectly preserved, a testament to his skill. Every scrap of flesh has been removed to reveal the glistening bone beneath. And the collection is growing . . . No Compassion When bleached human bones are identified as belonging to a former patient of Dr. James Dixon, Detective Malcolm Kier suspects the worst. Dixon was recently acquitted of attempted murder, thanks to defense attorney Angie Carlson. But as the body count rises, Kier is convinced that Angie is now the target of a brutal, brilliant psychopath. No Escape Angie is no stranger to the dark side of human nature. But nothing has prepared her for the decades-long legacy of madness and murder about to be revealed&mdash;or a killer ready to claim her as his ultimate trophy . . . &ldquo;Terrifying . . . this chilling thriller is an engrossing story.&rdquo; &mdash;Library Journal &ldquo;[A] feverish sequel to Senseless . . . convincing detective lingo and an appropriately shivery murder venue go a long way.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly Praise for the novels of Mary Burton &ldquo;Absolutely chilling.&rdquo;&mdash;Brenda Novak &ldquo;A twisted tale . . . I couldn&#39;t put it down!&rdquo;&mdash;Lisa Jackson &ldquo;Taut, compelling . . . delivers a page-turner.&rdquo;&mdash;Carla Neggers &ldquo;A chilling thriller.&rdquo;&mdash;Beverly Barton</div>

Merciless

<div>&ldquo;The perfect stocking stuffer read . . . A great combination of romance, mystery, longing, love, and ultimately the feelings brought on by Christmas.&rdquo; &mdash;KT Book Reviews&ldquo;It&rsquo;s that time of year when the world falls in love . . .&rdquo;Join four of your favorite authors for tales of Christmas romance to remember forever.&ldquo;Under the Mistletoe&rdquo; by Lisa JacksonMegan Johnson&rsquo;s marriage is over&mdash;or so she thinks. When her husband Chris lands in the hospital, she remembers the unexpected joy of their first Christmas together . . .&ldquo;A Ranger for Christmas&rdquo; by Mary BurtonThe holidays bring painful memories for history professor Marisa Thompson. But agreeing to help Texas Ranger Lucas Cooper solve a case presents her with more than a distraction . . .&ldquo;A Southern Christmas&rdquo; by Mary CarterReporter Danielle Bright is heading home to write about Christmas down south&mdash;and possibly win back her ex. But Sawyer, the sexy photographer, is determined to jingle her bells . . .&ldquo;Christmas in Montana&rdquo; by Cathy LambFamily is where you go after quitting your job, but Laurel Kelly isn&rsquo;t prepared for the changes at home in Montana&mdash;or the fact that her high school boyfriend now owns the family land . . .&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re looking for a holiday read with interesting plots, likeable characters and satisfying conclusions, this is the collection for you.&rdquo; &mdash;Blogcritics</div>

Our First Christmas

<div>A Virginia detective&rsquo;s estranged wife is targeted by an obsessive killer in this psychological thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. The first kill was easy. The second much easier. No guilt, no remorse, just a rush of adrenaline surging through him as each life drains away, and the pleasure of knowing their deaths help his beloved Lindsay. And there are so many more who deserve to die . . . Lindsay O&rsquo;Neil&rsquo;s secret past is suddenly coming back with a vengeance. When she receives a twisted gift hidden in a bouquet of flowers, the detective assigned to the case is also her estranged husband. Only Zack knows the dark secret she lives with&mdash;or so she thinks. Now nothing can prepare her for the nightmare to come. Because everything Lindsay&rsquo;s stalker does is for her. And spurning his gifts will only unleash the rage of a madman who&rsquo;s far closer than she imagines . . . &ldquo;Creepy and terrifying, it will give you chills.&rdquo; &mdash;RT Book Reviews</div>

I'm Watching You

<div>A Texas Rangers thriller from the New York Times bestselling author. &ldquo;Burton once again demonstrates her romantic suspense chops with this taut novel.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly He Will Never Forget The broken body hanging from a tree in Texas Hill Country . . . the frozen figure huddled in a meat locker . . . only at second glance does the truth become apparent. What seems like suicide is far more sinister, and the terror is only beginning . . . Never Forgive One devastating moment changed Greer Templeton&rsquo;s life and ended two others. Now, with a body found on her property and Texas Ranger Tec Bragg on her doorstep, Greer&rsquo;s nightmare has returned. With each new victim, her link to Tec&rsquo;s case grows, and soon it will be too late to run. And Never Let Them Live . . . Greer hoped the past was behind her, but an obsessed killer has never forgotten the bond that unites them. One by one, he will track down his victims, finish what was started&mdash;and make Greer&rsquo;s dying wish come true . . . &ldquo;Murder with unsettling, eerie elements grabs the reader&rsquo;s attention from the get-go. Mary Burton weaves a tale of mystery and suspense that made me shudder at times.&rdquo;&mdash;Long and Short Reviews &ldquo;Burton plays cat-and-mouse with the reader through a tight plot, with credible suspects and romantic spice keeping it real.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly &ldquo;Kept me engaged and guessing from beginning to end . . . chilling.&rdquo;&mdash;Smart Bitches Trashy Books &ldquo;The story is intense and fast paced and the characters are well written.&rdquo;&mdash;Dive Under the Cover</div>

You're Not Safe

<div>A beautiful newscaster teams up with a Virginia detective to stop a serial killer in this romantic thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. Beside each body, he leaves a simple charm bearing a woman&rsquo;s name: Ruth, Judith, Rachel. The victims were strangers to each other, but they have been chosen with care. Each bears a striking resemblance to Kendall Shaw, a local anchorwoman. And each is brutally strangled by a madman whose obsession will never end . . . In front of the cameras, Kendall is the picture of stylish confidence. But at night she&rsquo;s haunted by nightmares in which she is young, alone, and filled with fear. Are these memories&mdash;or omens? Despite warnings from Richmond Detective Jacob Warwick, Kendall can&rsquo;t stop investigating the recent string of murders. She knows she holds the key to catching an obsessed psychopath&mdash;ss long as he doesn&rsquo;t catch her first . . . As Kendall and Jacob dig deep into the victims&rsquo; backgrounds, a legacy of evil begins to resurface. Every moment&mdash;and every murder&mdash;has been leading to Kendall. And nothing will stop the killer making her the final victim . . . &ldquo;With a gift for artful obfuscation, Burton juggles a budding romance and two very plausible might-be perpetrators right up to the tense conclusion.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

Dead Ringer

<div>A disturbing case jogs the traumatic memories of a Nashville forensics specialist in this psychological thriller by the New York Times bestselling author.When police rescue five-year-old Jenna Thompson from the closet where she&#39;s been held captive for days, they tell her she&#39;s a lucky girl. Compared to the rest of her family, it&#39;s true. But twenty-five years later, even with their killer dead of an overdose, Jenna is still trying to find peace. On leave from her forensic artist job, Jenna returns to Nashville, the city where she lost so much. But instead of closure, she finds a new horror. Detective Rick Morgan needs Jenna&#39;s expertise in identifying the skeletal remains of a young child. The case jogs hazy half-buried memories&mdash;and a nagging dread that Jenna&#39;s ordeal hasn&#39;t ended. Now other women are dying. And as the links between these brutal killings and Jenna&#39;s past becomes clear. She knows that this time, the madman will leave no survivors. Now other women are dying. And as the links between these brutal killings and Jenna&#39;s past becomes clear, she knows this time, a madman will leave no survivors. . .</div>

Be Afraid

<div>She was the one who got away&hellip;&ldquo;Action-packed tension&hellip;a compelling romantic thriller&rdquo; from the New York Times-bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). If At First You Don&#39;t Succeed It&#39;s been seven years since the Seattle Strangler terrorized the city. His victims were all young, pretty, their lifeless bodies found wrapped in a home-sewn white dress. But there was one who miraculously escaped death, just before the Strangler disappeared. . . Kill Lara Church has only hazy memories of her long-ago attack. What she does have is a home in Austin, a job, and a chance at a normal life at last. Then Texas Ranger James Beck arrives on her doorstep with shattering news: The Strangler is back. And this time, he&#39;s in Austin. . . And Kill Again. . . He&#39;s always craved her, even as he killed the others. For so long he&#39;s been waiting to unleash the beast within. And this time, he&#39;ll prove he holds her life in his hands--right before he ends it forever&hellip; &quot;Dark and disturbing, a well-written tale of obsession and murder.&quot; &mdash;Kat Martin Praise for the novels of Mary Burton &quot;Will have readers sleeping with the lights on.&quot; --Publishers Weekly on Before She Dies (starred review) &quot;Terrifying. . .this chilling thriller is an engrossing story.&quot; --Library Journal on Merciless</div>

The Seventh Victim

<div>Four bestselling authors share captivating tales of Christmas romance to make your holidays merry and bright. &ldquo;Silver Bells&rdquo; by Fern Michaels For years, movie star Amy Lee wondered what it would be like to leave her shallow Hollywood life and go back home to Apple Valley, Pennsylvania. This Christmas, she plans to find out. And Hank Anders, her high-school boyfriend, is now ready to give her a welcome she&rsquo;ll never forget . . . &ldquo;Dear Santa . . . &rdquo; by JoAnn Ross Mystery author Holly Berry&rsquo;s SUV has broken down in the little hamlet of Santa&rsquo;s Village, Washington. Holly hates the holidays&mdash;that is until lodge owner Gabriel O&rsquo;Halloran and his five-year-old daughter rekindle her belief in passion, magic, and Christmas wishes . . . &ldquo;Christmas Past&rdquo; by Mary Burton Photographer Nicole Piper just received a very unwelcome Christmas gift&mdash;a letter that holds clues to an elusive killer&rsquo;s identity. Uncovering the truth means enlisting homicide detective David Ayden&rsquo;s help, and embarking on a road trip that will take them both into the heart of danger and desire . . . &ldquo;A Mulberry Park Christmas&rdquo; by Judy Duarte Every Christmas, the folks living on Sugar Plum Lane pull out all the stops when decorating. After a bitter breakup, Alyssa Ridgeway&rsquo;s heart just isn&rsquo;t in it this year. But running into her first love, James &ldquo;Mac&rdquo; MacGregor, fills her with memories of the tender Christmas kiss they once shared . . . &ldquo;A quartet of heartwarming Christmas romances . . . Each short story contains a full-fledged romance from first kiss to happy ending, both satisfying readers and encouraging them to seek out the authors&rsquo; longer works.&rdquo; &mdash;Publishers Weekly</div>

Silver Bells

<div>The Nashville woods hold a killer&rsquo;s deadly secrets in this cold case thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of You&rsquo;re Not Safe. Years ago, three Nashville teenagers went into the woods for a hike&mdash;and only one came out. While her two friends disappeared without a trace, Amber Ryder was discovered at the bottom of a ravine with a broken arm, head trauma, and zero memory of the horror that put her there. With no leads, the investigation hit a dead end. Now another woman&rsquo;s body is found it the woods. When the trail leads to the missing teens&rsquo; remains, the cold case becomes a fresh hell for forensic technician Georgia Morgan. But while Georgia works with Amber to try and reawaken her memories, her gut tells her the worst is yet to come. Homicide Detective Jake Bishop can&rsquo;t be sure whether Amber is an expert manipulator or the killer&rsquo;s next target. Either way, he&rsquo;s determined to protect Georgia. Because the more she digs into the past, the more deadly secrets emerge. And a nightmare years in the making is about to come to a bloody, terrifying end.</div>

Vulnerable

<div>A Virginia attorney&rsquo;s deadly past returns with a travelling carnival in this thriller that &ldquo;will have readers sleeping with the lights on&rdquo; (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In death, they are purified. Holding his victims under water, he washes away their sins as they struggle for their last breath. Then he exposes them for what they really are: witches, sent to tempt and to corrupt&hellip; Virginia defense attorney Charlotte Wellington doesn&rsquo;t talk about her childhood&mdash;not how she was put to work as a carnival fortuneteller, or her sister&rsquo;s brutal murder. But now the carnival she escaped all those years ago has come to town. For Charlotte, what&rsquo;s past is past. But others don&rsquo;t agree. And as a serial killer terrorizes the area, Charlotte and Detective Daniel Rokov are drawn into a case that becomes terrifyingly personal. The killer has waited many years for Charlotte to be within his reach. All his victims deserve their fate, but her guilt is greatest. And he is determined to make her suffer and repent&mdash;before she dies.</div>

Before She Dies

<div>A Nashville woman&rsquo;s violent husband is presumed dead&mdash;until he makes a terrifying return in this thriller by the New York Times bestselling author.Leah Carson&rsquo;s husband Phillip made a promise to her once&mdash;that he would kill her. Four years ago, he nearly succeeded, stabbing her twenty-three times before fleeing. Now the police are sure Phillip is dead. But that doesn&rsquo;t stop Leah from checking and rechecking her locks. Especially when she can sense his attention closing in again.It starts with little things. Missing keys. A flat tire. Mysterious flowers. All easily explained away if the pattern wasn&#39;t so unnervingly familiar. Leah has a new life in Nashville with no ties to her nightmarish past. But when another woman&#39;s body is found, stabbed twenty-three times, Leah knows her past has found her. Alex Morgan of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation knows there&rsquo;s more to Leah&rsquo;s story than mere paranoia. But as they untangle the horrifying truth, a killer is watching close, waiting for the perfect moment to make good on his promise&hellip; As Leah and Alex untangle the horrifying truth, he watches her, ready for the perfect moment. Until death&mdash;that was the vow they made. And a killer always keeps his word&hellip;</div>

I'll Never Let You Go

<div>When a Nashville lawyer reopens a decades-old murder case, she becomes the ultimate target in a romantic thriller by the New York Times bestselling author. At first, they struggle to escape. Then a torrent of blows rains down upon their bodies until their eyes cloud over in final agony. The killer shows no remorse&mdash;just a twisted need to witness each victim&#39;s last terrified moments. Public defender Rachel Wainwright is struggling to reopen a decades-old murder case, convinced that the wrong man is in prison. Homicide detective Deke Morgan doesn&#39;t agree. But if Rachel&#39;s hunch is correct, whoever fatally bludgeoned young, beautiful Annie Dawson thirty years ago could be roaming free&mdash;and responsible for a new string of strikingly similar killings. The more Rachel and Deke butt heads, the closer they come to finding answers&mdash;and each other. But uncovering the truth will come at a price Rachel never thought she&rsquo;d have to pay. Now she&#39;s become the target of a rage honed by years of jealousy and madness. And a murderer is ready to show her just how vicious the truth can be. Rachel&#39;s investigation is about to reveal answers--but at a price she never thought to pay. Now she&#39;s become the target of a rage honed by years of jealousy and madness. And a murderer is ready to show her just how vicious the truth can be. . . Praise for Mary Burton&#39;s No Escape &quot;Strong storytelling and an intriguing plot that is guaranteed to cause goose bumps and keep the pages turning.&quot; --RT Book Reviews &quot;Thrills on multiple levels.&quot; --Bookreporter.com</div>

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