Author: Patti Larsen
Publisher: Patti Larsen Cozy Mystery Books
ISBN: 198870085X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
(Free Cozy Murder Mystery Book with a Female Detective) Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate. New jobs can be a real killer. Enter the world of wit and intrigue with The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen – A humorous cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and giggling! Meet Petal Morgan, a twenty-eight-year-old whose life seems to have lost its way. With no clear direction toward her lifelong dream and a mounting pile of student loans, she finds herself teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a humbling turn of events, Petal reluctantly moves into the unfinished apartment above her parents' garage, feeling the weight of failure upon her shoulders. But just when Petal thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, an unexpected encounter with an old friend leads her down a path she never anticipated. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon a job that not only reveals her hidden talents but also brings her face to face with a shocking discovery – a dead body! Welcome to Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries, where deception takes center stage and secrets are the currency of the trade. Petal finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and intrigue, armed with her quick wit and newfound skills. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic web surrounding the murder, she uncovers a trail of deception that leads to unexpected places. Patti Larsen's The After Hours Deception invites you to join Petal on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and suspense in the realm of Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries. Get ready to laugh out loud as Petal navigates through hilarious misadventures, uncovers hidden motives, and exposes the quirks of the eclectic characters populating her newfound world. With each twist and turn, you'll find yourself engrossed in a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of whimsy. Petal's journey will not only keep you on the edge of your seat but also leave you chuckling with every page turned. So, prepare to embark on an unforgettable escapade alongside Petal Morgan, the accidental detective with a knack for stumbling upon the unexpected. Explore the enticing world of Masquerade Inc., where deception becomes the key to unraveling the truth. Don't miss out on the uproarious charm of The After Hours Deception – because sometimes, life's detours can lead to the most thrilling and hilarious adventures of all! KEYWORDS: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery books, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, cozy series
The After Hours Deception
Author: Patti Larsen
Publisher: Patti Larsen Cozy Mystery Books
ISBN: 198870085X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
(Free Cozy Murder Mystery Book with a Female Detective) Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate. New jobs can be a real killer. Enter the world of wit and intrigue with The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen – A humorous cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and giggling! Meet Petal Morgan, a twenty-eight-year-old whose life seems to have lost its way. With no clear direction toward her lifelong dream and a mounting pile of student loans, she finds herself teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a humbling turn of events, Petal reluctantly moves into the unfinished apartment above her parents' garage, feeling the weight of failure upon her shoulders. But just when Petal thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, an unexpected encounter with an old friend leads her down a path she never anticipated. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon a job that not only reveals her hidden talents but also brings her face to face with a shocking discovery – a dead body! Welcome to Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries, where deception takes center stage and secrets are the currency of the trade. Petal finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and intrigue, armed with her quick wit and newfound skills. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic web surrounding the murder, she uncovers a trail of deception that leads to unexpected places. Patti Larsen's The After Hours Deception invites you to join Petal on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and suspense in the realm of Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries. Get ready to laugh out loud as Petal navigates through hilarious misadventures, uncovers hidden motives, and exposes the quirks of the eclectic characters populating her newfound world. With each twist and turn, you'll find yourself engrossed in a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of whimsy. Petal's journey will not only keep you on the edge of your seat but also leave you chuckling with every page turned. So, prepare to embark on an unforgettable escapade alongside Petal Morgan, the accidental detective with a knack for stumbling upon the unexpected. Explore the enticing world of Masquerade Inc., where deception becomes the key to unraveling the truth. Don't miss out on the uproarious charm of The After Hours Deception – because sometimes, life's detours can lead to the most thrilling and hilarious adventures of all! KEYWORDS: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery books, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, cozy series
Publisher: Patti Larsen Cozy Mystery Books
ISBN: 198870085X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
(Free Cozy Murder Mystery Book with a Female Detective) Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate. New jobs can be a real killer. Enter the world of wit and intrigue with The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen – A humorous cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and giggling! Meet Petal Morgan, a twenty-eight-year-old whose life seems to have lost its way. With no clear direction toward her lifelong dream and a mounting pile of student loans, she finds herself teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a humbling turn of events, Petal reluctantly moves into the unfinished apartment above her parents' garage, feeling the weight of failure upon her shoulders. But just when Petal thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, an unexpected encounter with an old friend leads her down a path she never anticipated. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon a job that not only reveals her hidden talents but also brings her face to face with a shocking discovery – a dead body! Welcome to Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries, where deception takes center stage and secrets are the currency of the trade. Petal finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and intrigue, armed with her quick wit and newfound skills. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic web surrounding the murder, she uncovers a trail of deception that leads to unexpected places. Patti Larsen's The After Hours Deception invites you to join Petal on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and suspense in the realm of Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries. Get ready to laugh out loud as Petal navigates through hilarious misadventures, uncovers hidden motives, and exposes the quirks of the eclectic characters populating her newfound world. With each twist and turn, you'll find yourself engrossed in a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of whimsy. Petal's journey will not only keep you on the edge of your seat but also leave you chuckling with every page turned. So, prepare to embark on an unforgettable escapade alongside Petal Morgan, the accidental detective with a knack for stumbling upon the unexpected. Explore the enticing world of Masquerade Inc., where deception becomes the key to unraveling the truth. Don't miss out on the uproarious charm of The After Hours Deception – because sometimes, life's detours can lead to the most thrilling and hilarious adventures of all! KEYWORDS: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery books, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, cozy series
Leadership and Self-deception
Author: The Arbinger Institute
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1576755029
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Explains why self-deception is at the heart of many leadership problems, identifying destructive patterns that undermine the successes of potentially excellent professionals while revealing how to improve teamwork, communication, and motivation. Reprint.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1576755029
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Explains why self-deception is at the heart of many leadership problems, identifying destructive patterns that undermine the successes of potentially excellent professionals while revealing how to improve teamwork, communication, and motivation. Reprint.
Dark Deception (Defenders of Justice Book #2)
Author: Nancy Mehl
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1441231269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Kate O'Brien's quiet life in small-town Shelter Cove, Arkansas is shaken when her past suddenly comes roaring back to life. Four years ago, she and her twin sister were attacked by an elusive serial killer. Only Kate survived, and she's been in witness protection ever since. When new evidence arises to suggest the convicted man wasn't the murderer, she's subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Afraid to go back into that world, Kate only agrees if Tony DeLuca, the deputy Marshal who protected her during the original trial, escorts her to St. Louis. Tony readily takes on the assignment; Kate's beauty and inner strength made more of an impression on him than he expected. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.
Publisher: Bethany House
ISBN: 1441231269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Kate O'Brien's quiet life in small-town Shelter Cove, Arkansas is shaken when her past suddenly comes roaring back to life. Four years ago, she and her twin sister were attacked by an elusive serial killer. Only Kate survived, and she's been in witness protection ever since. When new evidence arises to suggest the convicted man wasn't the murderer, she's subpoenaed to testify in the new trial. Afraid to go back into that world, Kate only agrees if Tony DeLuca, the deputy Marshal who protected her during the original trial, escorts her to St. Louis. Tony readily takes on the assignment; Kate's beauty and inner strength made more of an impression on him than he expected. But when Kate's safety is threatened, Tony must race against the clock to keep her alive and put this ugly case to rest before anyone else gets killed.
The Deception
Author: Nikki Sloane
Publisher: Nikki Sloane
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
I’ve been through hell to get to this place. To wear the perfect white dress and stand beside Royce Hale, the liar I tried desperately not to fall in love with and failed. Or maybe I’m still trapped in hell because the devil is here too. He lurks at my side, plotting terrible ways to make me his. It’s win at all costs in this family, and I know now just how far the Hales will go to get what they want. But you can’t survive in a house full of lies without learning the art of deception, and once I become a Hale, I’ll show them exactly what I’ve mastered. THE DECEPTION is the third and final book in the twisted Filthy Rich Americans trilogy. It should be read after THE INITIATION and THE OBSESSION.
Publisher: Nikki Sloane
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
I’ve been through hell to get to this place. To wear the perfect white dress and stand beside Royce Hale, the liar I tried desperately not to fall in love with and failed. Or maybe I’m still trapped in hell because the devil is here too. He lurks at my side, plotting terrible ways to make me his. It’s win at all costs in this family, and I know now just how far the Hales will go to get what they want. But you can’t survive in a house full of lies without learning the art of deception, and once I become a Hale, I’ll show them exactly what I’ve mastered. THE DECEPTION is the third and final book in the twisted Filthy Rich Americans trilogy. It should be read after THE INITIATION and THE OBSESSION.
Vow of Deception
Author: Rina Kent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781685450182
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
My husband. My Tormentor.The most notorious man in the city offers me a job.Act as his dead wife.Adrian Volkov isn't the type of person who takes no for an answer.He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met.When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options.Go to prison or put myself under his wrath.I choose to have a roof over my head. What's so hard about acting, right?Wrong.The moment I step into his wife's shoes, everything spirals out of control.My only way of survival is through Adrian.Or is it?This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781685450182
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
My husband. My Tormentor.The most notorious man in the city offers me a job.Act as his dead wife.Adrian Volkov isn't the type of person who takes no for an answer.He commands with an iron fist and all his orders are met.When he approaches me with the offer, I have two options.Go to prison or put myself under his wrath.I choose to have a roof over my head. What's so hard about acting, right?Wrong.The moment I step into his wife's shoes, everything spirals out of control.My only way of survival is through Adrian.Or is it?This book is part of a trilogy and is not standalone.
The Backstage Deception
Author: Patti Larsen
Publisher: Patti Larsen Books
ISBN: 1989925022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
When Petal is hired to discover who is sabotaging a stage production, she uncovers an old mystery about the theater, the man it was named after and his final manuscript, all tied not only to the person responsible for threatening the show's success but ending, for one of those involved, in murder. Can she uncover the saboteur before her boss fires her or the guilty party adds her body to their death count? cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series
Publisher: Patti Larsen Books
ISBN: 1989925022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
When Petal is hired to discover who is sabotaging a stage production, she uncovers an old mystery about the theater, the man it was named after and his final manuscript, all tied not only to the person responsible for threatening the show's success but ending, for one of those involved, in murder. Can she uncover the saboteur before her boss fires her or the guilty party adds her body to their death count? cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series
Calculated Deception
Author: K. T. Lee
Publisher: Vertical Line Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1947870017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Dr. Ree Ryland is an engineering professor who loves her job and plays by the rules. Her life is reassuringly predictable - until an enemy hiding in plain sight decides her squeaky-clean reputation is the perfect cover to commit a crime.When Agent Parker Landon and his FBI team discover that someone at the university has been procuring military-grade hardware by disguising it as test equipment, all evidence points to Ree. After the FBI intercepts a shipment that puts Ree in the clear, Parker is forced to tell her that she's being used as a pawn by an unseen enemy. And now she's in that enemy's crosshairs. Ree turns down the protective detail offered by the FBI and insists on using her inside knowledge to help with the investigation. Parker is leery of bringing a civilian on to the team, but he's surprised at how much fun he has working with Ree, even as he tries to keep her out of harm's way.Parker, Ree and the FBI team find increasingly worrying evidence that someone is quietly acquiring everything they need to cause destruction on a massive scale. Now, they must uncover the motive and identity of the killer hiding among Ree's friends and colleagues before it's too late.
Publisher: Vertical Line Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1947870017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Dr. Ree Ryland is an engineering professor who loves her job and plays by the rules. Her life is reassuringly predictable - until an enemy hiding in plain sight decides her squeaky-clean reputation is the perfect cover to commit a crime.When Agent Parker Landon and his FBI team discover that someone at the university has been procuring military-grade hardware by disguising it as test equipment, all evidence points to Ree. After the FBI intercepts a shipment that puts Ree in the clear, Parker is forced to tell her that she's being used as a pawn by an unseen enemy. And now she's in that enemy's crosshairs. Ree turns down the protective detail offered by the FBI and insists on using her inside knowledge to help with the investigation. Parker is leery of bringing a civilian on to the team, but he's surprised at how much fun he has working with Ree, even as he tries to keep her out of harm's way.Parker, Ree and the FBI team find increasingly worrying evidence that someone is quietly acquiring everything they need to cause destruction on a massive scale. Now, they must uncover the motive and identity of the killer hiding among Ree's friends and colleagues before it's too late.
Dark Deception
Author: Sarah Piper
Publisher: Two Gnomes Media
ISBN: 194845551X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
A ruthless vampire king. An alluring crime family heiress. A dark desire that won’t be tamed… Charlotte... Charlotte D’Amico never met a safe she couldn’t crack, a penthouse she couldn’t case, or a stuck-up rich guy she couldn’t deceive. So when the crime boss who runs her life orders her to spy on yet another reclusive billionaire, Charley’s not worried. Smile pretty, keep the boss happy, keep her sister safe. That’s how it works. But Dorian Redthorne is no ordinary mark. He’s charming, funny, and sinfully hot, with a whiskey-smooth British accent that leaves her aching for more. He’s also dark, dangerous, and definitely hiding secrets… Secrets that might just get her killed. Dorian... Vampire king Dorian Redthorne has more responsibilities than he can count. Keep New York’s supernaturals in line. Protect what’s left of his family. And above all, bury his dead father’s secrets… before their enemies discover the royal family’s greatest weakness. Charlotte D’Amico is a complication he doesn’t need. But the scent of her blood is intoxicating, her heartbeat a siren call he can’t resist. One stolen kiss, and Dorian knows how this ends: He claims her, or he bleeds her dry. Unfortunately, his pretty little con woman is as treacherous as his enemies. The question is… Which will destroy him first? DARK DECEPTION is a free vampire romance and the first book in the Vampire Royals of New York series, a spicy vampire romance featuring a commanding British vampire king and the mortal woman who brings him to his knees. Dark secrets, family betrayals, plenty of twists and turns, and scorching paranormal romance makes this a vampire series with bite!
Publisher: Two Gnomes Media
ISBN: 194845551X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
A ruthless vampire king. An alluring crime family heiress. A dark desire that won’t be tamed… Charlotte... Charlotte D’Amico never met a safe she couldn’t crack, a penthouse she couldn’t case, or a stuck-up rich guy she couldn’t deceive. So when the crime boss who runs her life orders her to spy on yet another reclusive billionaire, Charley’s not worried. Smile pretty, keep the boss happy, keep her sister safe. That’s how it works. But Dorian Redthorne is no ordinary mark. He’s charming, funny, and sinfully hot, with a whiskey-smooth British accent that leaves her aching for more. He’s also dark, dangerous, and definitely hiding secrets… Secrets that might just get her killed. Dorian... Vampire king Dorian Redthorne has more responsibilities than he can count. Keep New York’s supernaturals in line. Protect what’s left of his family. And above all, bury his dead father’s secrets… before their enemies discover the royal family’s greatest weakness. Charlotte D’Amico is a complication he doesn’t need. But the scent of her blood is intoxicating, her heartbeat a siren call he can’t resist. One stolen kiss, and Dorian knows how this ends: He claims her, or he bleeds her dry. Unfortunately, his pretty little con woman is as treacherous as his enemies. The question is… Which will destroy him first? DARK DECEPTION is a free vampire romance and the first book in the Vampire Royals of New York series, a spicy vampire romance featuring a commanding British vampire king and the mortal woman who brings him to his knees. Dark secrets, family betrayals, plenty of twists and turns, and scorching paranormal romance makes this a vampire series with bite!
The Language of Deception
Author: Dariusz Galasiński
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 0761909168
Category : Deception
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
This book employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception. It focuses on the deceptive messages themselves - how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used. The author develops a theory of deception based on his study of debates and interviews of American and British politicians.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 0761909168
Category : Deception
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
This book employs a discourse analytical approach to the study of deception. It focuses on the deceptive messages themselves - how language is used to deceive others and what kinds of linguistic devices are used. The author develops a theory of deception based on his study of debates and interviews of American and British politicians.
The Wilson Deception
Author: David O. Stewart
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758290705
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Against the backdrop of the Paris Peace Conference that would remake Europe in the wake of World War I, David O. Stewart reunites Dr. Jamie Fraser and Speed Cook, protagonists of the acclaimed The Lincoln Deception, in an intriguing presidential mystery . . . The Great War has ended, and President Woodrow Wilson’s arrival in Paris unites the city in ecstatic celebration. Major Jamie Fraser, an army physician who has spent ten months tending American soldiers, is among the crowd. As an expert on the Spanish influenza, Fraser is also called in to advise the president’s own doctor on how best to avoid the deadly disease. Despite his robust appearance, Wilson is more frail than the public realizes. And at this pivotal moment in history, the president’s health could decide the fate of nations. While Fraser investigates Wilson’s maladies, he encounters a man he has not seen for twenty years. Speed Cook—ex-professional ball player and advocate for Negro rights—is desperate to save his son Joshua, an army sergeant wrongly accused of desertion. Pledging to help Cook, Fraser and his friend are soon embroiled in dramatic events unfolding throughout Paris. At stake is not only Joshua Cook’s freedom, but the fragile treaty that may be the only way to stop Europe from plunging into another brutal war. PRAISE FOR DAVID O. STEWART AND THE LINCOLN DECEPTION “More than enough to satisfy any reader of historical whodunits.”—The Washington Post “Historian Stewart’s debut novel is dense with detail and intrigue, making a hearty read for conspiracy addicts.”—Library Journal “A little-known aspect of Lincoln assassination lore makes a gripping thriller and historical inquiry.”—The Roanoke Beacon
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758290705
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Against the backdrop of the Paris Peace Conference that would remake Europe in the wake of World War I, David O. Stewart reunites Dr. Jamie Fraser and Speed Cook, protagonists of the acclaimed The Lincoln Deception, in an intriguing presidential mystery . . . The Great War has ended, and President Woodrow Wilson’s arrival in Paris unites the city in ecstatic celebration. Major Jamie Fraser, an army physician who has spent ten months tending American soldiers, is among the crowd. As an expert on the Spanish influenza, Fraser is also called in to advise the president’s own doctor on how best to avoid the deadly disease. Despite his robust appearance, Wilson is more frail than the public realizes. And at this pivotal moment in history, the president’s health could decide the fate of nations. While Fraser investigates Wilson’s maladies, he encounters a man he has not seen for twenty years. Speed Cook—ex-professional ball player and advocate for Negro rights—is desperate to save his son Joshua, an army sergeant wrongly accused of desertion. Pledging to help Cook, Fraser and his friend are soon embroiled in dramatic events unfolding throughout Paris. At stake is not only Joshua Cook’s freedom, but the fragile treaty that may be the only way to stop Europe from plunging into another brutal war. PRAISE FOR DAVID O. STEWART AND THE LINCOLN DECEPTION “More than enough to satisfy any reader of historical whodunits.”—The Washington Post “Historian Stewart’s debut novel is dense with detail and intrigue, making a hearty read for conspiracy addicts.”—Library Journal “A little-known aspect of Lincoln assassination lore makes a gripping thriller and historical inquiry.”—The Roanoke Beacon