Author: Ashley Emma
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546374367
Category : Amish
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Detective Olivia Mast would rather run through gunfire than return to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, where she killed her abusive husband in self-defense and witnessed her family's murder. She soon finds out that there are even more dark secrets in Unity than the ones from her own past, just waiting to be unearthed from the farm soil. After an Amish man is murdered, the community will not pursue justice or answer questions from the police, so she begrudgingly dons her old prayer kapp and heads to Unity to investigate the murder undercover.
Undercover Amish: (covert Police Detectives Unit Series Book 1)
Author: Ashley Emma
Publisher: Covert Police Detectives Unit
ISBN: 9781732987913
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available! (These books are standalone novels.) Detective Olivia Mast would rather run through gunfire than return to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, where she killed her abusive husband in self-defense and witnessed her family's murder. After an Amish man is murdered, the community will not pursue justice or answer questions from the police, so she begrudgingly dons her old prayer kapp and heads to Unity to investigate the murder undercover. To make things even worse, her captain also orders her to protect the man she dated as a teen: Isaac Troyer, who was attacked on the night of the murder but cannot remember the incident. The handsome and quirky cabinet maker begins to fall for Olivia once again, unaware that she carries a 9mm under her skirt as she must fake her way into rejoining the Amish community to gain the people's trust. After another murder, some deadly pranks, and a kidnapping, Olivia realizes she needs Isaac's help most of all because of his personal ties to the suspect. Will Isaac be willing to break Amish rules to help her arrest the killer? Or will he be unable to forgive her for lying to the community...and for lying to him? Like free eBooks? Go to AshleyEmmaAuthor.com to download 3 of Ashley's eBooks for free ! Undercover Amish was a finalist in Maine Romance Writers Strut Your Stuff Competition 2015 and received 26 out of 27 points! These books can be read out of order or as stand-alone novels. Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available on Amazon! "Ashley Emma clearly did extensive research on the subject and portrayed this group in a compassionate, thoughtful manner. Couple her careful handling of this society with her compelling characters and heart-racing plot, and you've got a real winner!"-Staci Troilo, author and editor
Publisher: Covert Police Detectives Unit
ISBN: 9781732987913
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available! (These books are standalone novels.) Detective Olivia Mast would rather run through gunfire than return to her former Amish community in Unity, Maine, where she killed her abusive husband in self-defense and witnessed her family's murder. After an Amish man is murdered, the community will not pursue justice or answer questions from the police, so she begrudgingly dons her old prayer kapp and heads to Unity to investigate the murder undercover. To make things even worse, her captain also orders her to protect the man she dated as a teen: Isaac Troyer, who was attacked on the night of the murder but cannot remember the incident. The handsome and quirky cabinet maker begins to fall for Olivia once again, unaware that she carries a 9mm under her skirt as she must fake her way into rejoining the Amish community to gain the people's trust. After another murder, some deadly pranks, and a kidnapping, Olivia realizes she needs Isaac's help most of all because of his personal ties to the suspect. Will Isaac be willing to break Amish rules to help her arrest the killer? Or will he be unable to forgive her for lying to the community...and for lying to him? Like free eBooks? Go to AshleyEmmaAuthor.com to download 3 of Ashley's eBooks for free ! Undercover Amish was a finalist in Maine Romance Writers Strut Your Stuff Competition 2015 and received 26 out of 27 points! These books can be read out of order or as stand-alone novels. Book 2, Amish Under Fire, is now available on Amazon! "Ashley Emma clearly did extensive research on the subject and portrayed this group in a compassionate, thoughtful manner. Couple her careful handling of this society with her compelling characters and heart-racing plot, and you've got a real winner!"-Staci Troilo, author and editor
Commanding Justice
Author: Debby Giusti
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Mission to capture a killer The Colonel's Daughter A killer is targeting the families of soldiers in a US Army colonel's brigade, and Criminal Investigation Division special agent Jamison Steele vows to stop him. The colonel's daughter, the woman who loved and left Jamison without a word, came face-to-face with the murderer. But uncovering the serial killer's motive requires asking Michele Logan the questions that may lead them both into a deadly trap. The General's Secretary Lillie Beaumont's dark past has just turned up on her porch—fatally wounded. The dying words of the man imprisoned for killing Lillie's mother suggest hidden secrets. Criminal Investigation Division special agent Dawson Timmons has his own motive for seeking the truth. As they investigate, Dawson fears that a murderer is waiting to strike again. And this time, Lillie is right in the line of fire… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti 2 Thrilling Stories The Colonel's Daughter and The General's Secretary
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Mission to capture a killer The Colonel's Daughter A killer is targeting the families of soldiers in a US Army colonel's brigade, and Criminal Investigation Division special agent Jamison Steele vows to stop him. The colonel's daughter, the woman who loved and left Jamison without a word, came face-to-face with the murderer. But uncovering the serial killer's motive requires asking Michele Logan the questions that may lead them both into a deadly trap. The General's Secretary Lillie Beaumont's dark past has just turned up on her porch—fatally wounded. The dying words of the man imprisoned for killing Lillie's mother suggest hidden secrets. Criminal Investigation Division special agent Dawson Timmons has his own motive for seeking the truth. As they investigate, Dawson fears that a murderer is waiting to strike again. And this time, Lillie is right in the line of fire… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti 2 Thrilling Stories The Colonel's Daughter and The General's Secretary
In a Sniper's Crosshairs
Author: Debby Giusti
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369728726
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From USA TODAY bestselling author Debby Giusti An assassin’s loose in Amish country… and she’s not the only target. When a radio broadcast describes taxi driver Lily Hudson’s passenger as an armed criminal, she becomes his immediate target. Narrowly escaping, Lily accepts Matthias Overholt’s offer to hide at his Amish family farm for Christmas—until evidence reveals the gunman’s plan is tied to Lily’s past. Now to prevent an assassination, Lily and Matthias must unravel a years-old conspiracy…and evade a sniper who has them in his sights. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369728726
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
From USA TODAY bestselling author Debby Giusti An assassin’s loose in Amish country… and she’s not the only target. When a radio broadcast describes taxi driver Lily Hudson’s passenger as an armed criminal, she becomes his immediate target. Narrowly escaping, Lily accepts Matthias Overholt’s offer to hide at his Amish family farm for Christmas—until evidence reveals the gunman’s plan is tied to Lily’s past. Now to prevent an assassination, Lily and Matthias must unravel a years-old conspiracy…and evade a sniper who has them in his sights. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Soldier Protector
Author: Debby Giusti
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
A man to trust The Officer's Secret In the middle of the night, Maggie Bennett finds her army officer sister dead in her military housing. But as US Army criminal investigations agent Nate Patterson begins asking questions, Maggie can't tell the handsome man everything she knows. Except that her sister was definitely murdered—for a secret Maggie can't share. Then she walks into the killer's trap and has to trust Nate with the truth…and her heart. The Soldier's Sister Someone wants Stephanie Upton dead. Fearing for her life, Stephanie turns to Special Agent Brody Goodman for help. But can she trust him when he's convinced her own brother is a prime suspect? Torn between her devotion to her brother and the agent she may be falling for, Stephanie doesn't know who or what to believe. But soon she'll have to choose sides to stay alive… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti 2 Thrilling Stories The Officer's Secret and The Soldier's Sister
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369723031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
A man to trust The Officer's Secret In the middle of the night, Maggie Bennett finds her army officer sister dead in her military housing. But as US Army criminal investigations agent Nate Patterson begins asking questions, Maggie can't tell the handsome man everything she knows. Except that her sister was definitely murdered—for a secret Maggie can't share. Then she walks into the killer's trap and has to trust Nate with the truth…and her heart. The Soldier's Sister Someone wants Stephanie Upton dead. Fearing for her life, Stephanie turns to Special Agent Brody Goodman for help. But can she trust him when he's convinced her own brother is a prime suspect? Torn between her devotion to her brother and the agent she may be falling for, Stephanie doesn't know who or what to believe. But soon she'll have to choose sides to stay alive… USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti 2 Thrilling Stories The Officer's Secret and The Soldier's Sister
Hide in Plain Sight
Author: Marta Perry
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369706161
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Her dangerous Amish refuge Hide in Plain Sight by Marta Perry When her sister is injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton trades the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother’s house into an inn. But life with the Plain People takes a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threaten her family. Someone doesn’t want the secrets the old house harbors to come to light. Trusting anyone—even the handsome carpenter who seems so genuine—is a battle for Andrea, but her life depends on her ability to find the truth… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Amish Rescue by USA TODAY bestselling author Debby Giusti Englischer Sarah Miller escapes her captor by hiding in the buggy of an Amish carpenter. Joachim Burkholder is her only hope—and donning Plain clothing is the only way to keep safe and find her missing sister. But for Joachim, who’s just returning to the Amish, the forbidden Englischer is trouble. Trapping her kidnapper risks his life, but losing Sarah risks his heart.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369706161
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
Her dangerous Amish refuge Hide in Plain Sight by Marta Perry When her sister is injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton trades the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother’s house into an inn. But life with the Plain People takes a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threaten her family. Someone doesn’t want the secrets the old house harbors to come to light. Trusting anyone—even the handsome carpenter who seems so genuine—is a battle for Andrea, but her life depends on her ability to find the truth… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Amish Rescue by USA TODAY bestselling author Debby Giusti Englischer Sarah Miller escapes her captor by hiding in the buggy of an Amish carpenter. Joachim Burkholder is her only hope—and donning Plain clothing is the only way to keep safe and find her missing sister. But for Joachim, who’s just returning to the Amish, the forbidden Englischer is trouble. Trapping her kidnapper risks his life, but losing Sarah risks his heart.
Summary of the Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free
Author: J.J. Holt
Publisher: J.J. Holt
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Summary of the book, the Amish Wife, that is a compelling and intricately woven narrative that delves into the mysterious and tragic events surrounding the deaths of Ida and Danny Stutzman. Set against the backdrop of an Amish community, it follows the relentless pursuit of truth by various individuals, including the determined author.
Publisher: J.J. Holt
ISBN:
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Summary of the book, the Amish Wife, that is a compelling and intricately woven narrative that delves into the mysterious and tragic events surrounding the deaths of Ida and Danny Stutzman. Set against the backdrop of an Amish community, it follows the relentless pursuit of truth by various individuals, including the determined author.
American Icons [3 volumes]
Author: Dennis R. Hall
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313027676
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 937
Book Description
What do Madonna, Ray Charles, Mount Rushmore, suburbia, the banjo, and the Ford Mustang have in common? Whether we adore, ignore, or deplore them, they all influence our culture, and color the way America is perceived by the world. In this A-to-Z collection of essays scholars explore more than one hundred people, places, and phenomena as they seek to discover what it means to be labeled icon. From the Alamo to Muhammad Ali, from John Wayne to the zipper, the American icons covered in this unique three-volume set include subjects from culture, law, art, food, religion, and science. By providing numerous ways for the reader to engage in the process of interpreting these images and artifacts, the work serves as a unique resource for students of American history and culture. Features 100 illustrations. What do Madonna, Ray Charles, Mount Rushmore, suburbia, the banjo, and the Ford Mustang have in common? Whether we adore, ignore, or deplore them, they all influence our culture, and color the way America is perceived by the world. This A-to-Z collection of essays explores more than one hundred people, places, and phenomena that have taken on iconic status in American culture. The scholars and writers whose thoughts are gathered in this unique three-volume set examine these icons through a diverse array of perspectives and fields of expertise. Ranging from the Alamo to Muhammad Ali, from John Wayne to the zipper, this selection of American icons represents essential elements of our culture, including law, art, food, religion, and science. Featuring more than 100 illustrations, this work will serve as a unique resource for students of American history and culture. The interdisciplinary scholars in this work examine what it means when something is labeled as an icon. What common features do the people, places, and things we deem to be iconic share? To begin with, an icon generates strong responses in people, it often stands for a group of values (John Wayne), it reflects forces of its time, it can be reshaped or extended by imitation, and it often breaks down barriers between various segments of American culture, such as those that exist between white and black America, or between high and low art. The essays contained in this set examine all these aspects of American icons from a variety of perspectives and through a lively range of rhetoric styles.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313027676
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 937
Book Description
What do Madonna, Ray Charles, Mount Rushmore, suburbia, the banjo, and the Ford Mustang have in common? Whether we adore, ignore, or deplore them, they all influence our culture, and color the way America is perceived by the world. In this A-to-Z collection of essays scholars explore more than one hundred people, places, and phenomena as they seek to discover what it means to be labeled icon. From the Alamo to Muhammad Ali, from John Wayne to the zipper, the American icons covered in this unique three-volume set include subjects from culture, law, art, food, religion, and science. By providing numerous ways for the reader to engage in the process of interpreting these images and artifacts, the work serves as a unique resource for students of American history and culture. Features 100 illustrations. What do Madonna, Ray Charles, Mount Rushmore, suburbia, the banjo, and the Ford Mustang have in common? Whether we adore, ignore, or deplore them, they all influence our culture, and color the way America is perceived by the world. This A-to-Z collection of essays explores more than one hundred people, places, and phenomena that have taken on iconic status in American culture. The scholars and writers whose thoughts are gathered in this unique three-volume set examine these icons through a diverse array of perspectives and fields of expertise. Ranging from the Alamo to Muhammad Ali, from John Wayne to the zipper, this selection of American icons represents essential elements of our culture, including law, art, food, religion, and science. Featuring more than 100 illustrations, this work will serve as a unique resource for students of American history and culture. The interdisciplinary scholars in this work examine what it means when something is labeled as an icon. What common features do the people, places, and things we deem to be iconic share? To begin with, an icon generates strong responses in people, it often stands for a group of values (John Wayne), it reflects forces of its time, it can be reshaped or extended by imitation, and it often breaks down barriers between various segments of American culture, such as those that exist between white and black America, or between high and low art. The essays contained in this set examine all these aspects of American icons from a variety of perspectives and through a lively range of rhetoric styles.
Outsider
Author: Linda Castillo
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250142911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Bestselling author Linda Castillo returns with Outsider, an electrifying thriller about a woman on the run hiding among the Amish. While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa. Years before, Kate and Gina were best friends at the police academy and patrol officers in Columbus, but time and distance have taken them down two very different paths. Now, Gina reveals a shocking story of betrayal and revenge that has forced her to run for her life. She’s desperate for protection, and the only person she can trust is Kate—but can Kate trust her? Or will Gina’s dark past put them all in danger? As a blizzard bears down on Painters Mill, Kate helps Gina go into hiding on Adam’s farm. While the tough-skinned Gina struggles to adjust to the Amish lifestyle, Kate and state agent John Tomasetti delve into the incident that caused Gina to flee. But as Kate gets closer to the truth, a killer lies in wait. When violence strikes, she must confront a devastating truth that changes everything she thought she knew not only about friendship, but the institution to which she's devoted her life.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250142911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Bestselling author Linda Castillo returns with Outsider, an electrifying thriller about a woman on the run hiding among the Amish. While enjoying a sleigh ride with his children, Amish widower Adam Lengacher discovers a car stuck in a snowdrift and an unconscious woman inside. He calls upon Chief of Police Kate Burkholder for help, and she is surprised to recognize the driver: fellow cop and her former friend, Gina Colorosa. Years before, Kate and Gina were best friends at the police academy and patrol officers in Columbus, but time and distance have taken them down two very different paths. Now, Gina reveals a shocking story of betrayal and revenge that has forced her to run for her life. She’s desperate for protection, and the only person she can trust is Kate—but can Kate trust her? Or will Gina’s dark past put them all in danger? As a blizzard bears down on Painters Mill, Kate helps Gina go into hiding on Adam’s farm. While the tough-skinned Gina struggles to adjust to the Amish lifestyle, Kate and state agent John Tomasetti delve into the incident that caused Gina to flee. But as Kate gets closer to the truth, a killer lies in wait. When violence strikes, she must confront a devastating truth that changes everything she thought she knew not only about friendship, but the institution to which she's devoted her life.
Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense March 2021 - Box Set 1 of 2
Author: Christy Barritt
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488072493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. This box set includes: MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL (A K-9 Search and Rescue novel) By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Christy Barritt When search-and-rescue park ranger Autumn Mercer and her K-9 partner, Sherlock, meet a stranger in the mountains whose brother has gone missing, they drop everything to join the search. But with a storm and gunmen closing in, can she and Derek Peterson survive long enough to complete their mission? HIDDEN AMISH SECRETS By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she’s back to sell the family home—and someone’s dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover deadly secrets to make sense of the past and present…even if it kills her. TEXAS TARGET STANDOFF (A Cowboy Lawmen novel) By Virginia Vaughan In the crosshairs of a sniper, military psychologist Shelby Warren turns to navy SEAL Paul Avery for protection. Paul’s not about to let Shelby get gunned down in front of him. He needs her evaluation to get back to his team…and rescuing her might finally give him the redemption he’s been searching for. For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense March 2021 Box Set 2 of 2
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488072493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Love Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith. This box set includes: MOUNTAIN SURVIVAL (A K-9 Search and Rescue novel) By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Christy Barritt When search-and-rescue park ranger Autumn Mercer and her K-9 partner, Sherlock, meet a stranger in the mountains whose brother has gone missing, they drop everything to join the search. But with a storm and gunmen closing in, can she and Derek Peterson survive long enough to complete their mission? HIDDEN AMISH SECRETS By USA TODAY Bestselling Author Debby Giusti Julianne Graber left her Amish life behind after a family tragedy, but now she’s back to sell the family home—and someone’s dead set on getting rid of her. With her neighbor William Lavy by her side, Julianne must uncover deadly secrets to make sense of the past and present…even if it kills her. TEXAS TARGET STANDOFF (A Cowboy Lawmen novel) By Virginia Vaughan In the crosshairs of a sniper, military psychologist Shelby Warren turns to navy SEAL Paul Avery for protection. Paul’s not about to let Shelby get gunned down in front of him. He needs her evaluation to get back to his team…and rescuing her might finally give him the redemption he’s been searching for. For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense March 2021 Box Set 2 of 2
Shamed
Author: Linda Castillo
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250142881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo, a devastating murder exposes an Amish family’s tortured past. The peaceful town of Painters Mill is shattered when an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered on an abandoned farm. When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on the scene, she learns that the woman’s seven-year-old granddaughter is gone, abducted in plain sight. Kate knows time is against her—the longer the girl is missing, the less likely her safe return becomes. The girl’s family is a pillar of the Amish community, well-respected by all. But Kate soon realizes they’re keeping secrets—and the sins of their past may be coming back to haunt them. What are they hiding and why? Kate’s investigation brings her to an isolated Old Order Amish settlement along the river, a community where family is everything and tradition is upheld with an iron fist. But the killer is close behind, drawing more victims into a twisted game of revenge. Left behind at each new crime scene are cryptic notes that lead Kate to a haunting and tragic secret. What she uncovers threatens to change everything she thought she knew about the family she’s fighting for, the Amish community as a whole—and her own beliefs. As time to find the missing girl runs out, Kate faces a harrowing choice that will test her convictions and leave one family forever changed.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1250142881
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo, a devastating murder exposes an Amish family’s tortured past. The peaceful town of Painters Mill is shattered when an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered on an abandoned farm. When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on the scene, she learns that the woman’s seven-year-old granddaughter is gone, abducted in plain sight. Kate knows time is against her—the longer the girl is missing, the less likely her safe return becomes. The girl’s family is a pillar of the Amish community, well-respected by all. But Kate soon realizes they’re keeping secrets—and the sins of their past may be coming back to haunt them. What are they hiding and why? Kate’s investigation brings her to an isolated Old Order Amish settlement along the river, a community where family is everything and tradition is upheld with an iron fist. But the killer is close behind, drawing more victims into a twisted game of revenge. Left behind at each new crime scene are cryptic notes that lead Kate to a haunting and tragic secret. What she uncovers threatens to change everything she thought she knew about the family she’s fighting for, the Amish community as a whole—and her own beliefs. As time to find the missing girl runs out, Kate faces a harrowing choice that will test her convictions and leave one family forever changed.