The Trick of the Treasure
Navigating mystery and lies - and their own precarious love.Struggling with the novelty of their engagement, Constance and Solomon are delighted to dig their teeth into a new mystery - the vanishing of a treasure hoard from a locked strong room.The treasure, only just brought home by adventurer Barnabas Lloyd, was supposed to pay off his debts and rebuild the family's finances. Since no one broke into the house, suspicion inevitably falls on Lloyd's own household - his beautiful wife, his dotty maiden sister, and his spirited children. Or perhaps a friend who is not above a bit of fortune hunting on his own.But did the treasure, in fact, ever leave the ship? Its disgraced captain and crew have to be investigated, which brings its own complications, especially when one of the crew looks enough like Solomon to be his missing twin brother.And then their chief suspect is murdered, and everything becomes much more dangerous...Tropes/Themes: ✅ Locked-Room Theft✅ Disguises / Doppelg瓣nger / Secret Twin✅ Family Secrets✅ Amateur Sleuths✅ High-Society Scandal✅ Murder Mystery with a Twist✅ Treasure Hunt✅ Fortune Hunting Gone Wrong
The Pride of Babylon
Escape to ancient Babylon, where the past holds the key to one woman's future.In 1917 Mesopotamia, the ruins of Nebuchadnezzar's empire await discovery. Ana Brown, a young Texan fleeing an unwanted engagement, finds herself at the heart of an archaeological dig that will unearth more than just artifacts. The scorching sands of Babylon become the backdrop for a journey of self-discovery and unexpected romance.Ana's world turns upside down when she meets Joe, a handsome professor with a passion for missionary work. As they delve into the mysteries of the ancient city, Ana uncovers a purpose greater than she ever imagined. But not everyone at the dig site is an ally, and a rival threatens to bury Ana's newfound dreams.With her reputation in jeopardy and her freedom hanging in the balance, Ana must confront the Pride of Babylon itself. Will her faith be strong enough to withstand the storms of scandal and betrayal? Or will she become another victim claimed by the ancient city's shadows?In a race against time and cultural barriers, Ana must choose between the life she left behind and the destiny calling her name. Will she rise from the dust of history to embrace her true calling?If you loved The Hidden Prince by Tessa Afshar and The Curator's Daughter by Melanie Dobson you'll be captivated by The Pride of Babylon. Award-winning author Carolyn Jacobs brings biblical archaeology to life.Will Ana find the courage to trust in God's plan, or will the Pride of Babylon claim her future? Click the BUY NOW button to unearth the secrets of the past and the promise of destiny today!
The Nanny and the Beefcake
The world knows Erasmus Cress as a British boxing champion and a single dad, but what they don't know is that he's also an O thief. Yep, that O. The OMG, don't stop, please, don't stop, O.The infuriating beefcake rendered yoga instructor Libby Lamb an off-balance O-deprived mess with one arrogant glance, which turns out to be an occupational hazard when her job is to remain calm, cool, and collected.She never expected to become the boxer's nanny, but she's got bills to pay and brothers to support. Not to mention, the beefcake's ripped physique might be the key to reclaiming her O and restoring her inner peace.Here's the deal. She's out of options, and so is he.He's training for the fight of his life, and he needs someone to care for his son.He says he doesn't do relationships. But when their eyes meet, and the gloves come off, there's no denying his yang is hot for her yin.They clash at every turn, but Erasmus soon learns that the fight that matters the most might not be the one in the boxing ring. When it's all on the line, the true battle will be the fight for Libby's heart.The Nanny Love Match Series♥The Nanny and the Nerd♥The Nanny and the Hothead♥The Nanny and the BeefcakeA note from the author: The Nanny Love Match Series is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy series. Each book can be read as a standalone, but it's more fun to read them in order.
Kiss Me First
I fell for Katherine Adams the moment she moved to my small town. My life has always revolved around three F's - family, friends and football. But when she showed up, I had to think about expanding my list. Seeing her for the first time was like getting hit in the head by a football. I'd know because that's exactly what happened. The moment I laid eyes on her, I knew she was mine. Unfortunately, my feelings are one-sided, and Katherine is doing everything in her power to avoid me. But I'm not a quitter. When I want something, I fight for it. And if I have to fight to make Katherine a part of my life, that's exactly what I'll do. The rules are simple - I'll do everything I can to show her how good we could be together, but she has to make the first move. She has to kiss me first. But once she does, all bets are off.
The Nanny and the Heartthrob
Things couldn't get worse for Harper Presley. Her music career is nonexistent, she's got pennies in the bank, and her grandmother is on the cusp of losing her house.What's a gal to do? Go to Vegas and seek a last chance opportunity.What she didn't expect was to wake up in her birthday suit next to pop star Landon Paige with a massive diamond on her ring finger. It was supposed to be one night of wild recklessness.But what happened in Vegas didn't stay there. Now they have to fake it until they bake it. That's right, bake it.They've been roped into competing in a reality baking contest for couples at the exact moment Landon takes custody of his spitfire of a niece.The man requires a real nanny and a fake wife, and she needs the contest's prize money to keep her grandmother's house from getting repossessed.It's a business arrangement. She can't give in to a smooth-voiced crooner strumming a guitar. She's not about to let another musician break her heart. Still, when the spotlight fades and Landon drinks her in with his soulful brown eyes, she gets a glimpse of the man who might be more than a self-centered celebrity.He might just be the heartthrob to make her heart sing again.The Complete Nanny Love Match SeriesThe Nanny and the NerdThe Nanny and the HotheadThe Nanny and the BeefcakeThe Nanny and the Heartthrob
Mayra
An eerie, hypnotic debut about friendship, desire, and memory set against the sultry backdrop of Florida's swamplands. "A mesmerizing, hallucinatory adrenaline rush of a novel."--Claire Luchette, author of Agatha of Little Neon It's been years since Ingrid has heard from her childhood best friend, Mayra, a fearless rebel who fled their hometown of Hialeah, a Cuban neighborhood just west of Miami, for college in the Northeast. But when Mayra calls out of the blue to invite Ingrid to a weekend getaway at a house in the Everglades, she impulsively accepts. From the moment Ingrid sets out, danger looms: The directions are difficult, she's out of reach of cell service, and as she drives deeper into the Everglades, the wet maw of the swamp threatens to swallow her whole. But once Ingrid arrives, Mayra is, in many ways, just as she remembers--with her sharp tongue and effortless, seductive beauty, still thumbing her nose at the world. Before they can fully settle into the familiar intimacy of each other's company, their reunion is spoiled by the reemergence of past disagreements and the unexpected presence of Mayra's new boyfriend, Benji. The trio spend their hours eating lavish meals and exploring the labyrinthine house, which holds as much mystery as the swamp itself. Indoors and on the grounds, time itself seems to expand, and Ingrid begins to lose a sense of the outside world, and herself. Against this disquieting setting, where lizards dart in and out of porches and alligators peek from dark waters, Gonzalez weaves a surreal, unforgettable story about the dizzying power of early friendship and the lengths we'll go to earn love and acceptance--even at the risk of losing ourselves entirely.
