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Lost Diamond: A Darke and Flare Mystery Prequel

Author : Parker Avrile

Publisher : Paris April Press

Page : 34 pages

File Size : 30,35 MB

Release : 2018-09-09

Category : Fiction

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A gay detective solves a complete mystery in a short "lunch hour" read... When his hot new boyfriend asks an infatuated gay New Orleans police detective to locate a missing diamond, he discovers it's hard to find a precious gem when you're caught in a web of deception. This short story is a prequel to the Darke and Flare gay romantic suspense mystery series. While it can be read as a standalone that includes a complete short mystery, Darke's adventures continue in the Darke & Flare MM mystery series starting with the full-length novel, Darke Accused.



The Roadcut

Author : Parker Avrile

Publisher : Paris April Press

Page : 59 pages

File Size : 22,52 MB

Release : 2020-12-15

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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A romantic gay road trip takes a wrong turn into danger... A man flees the scene of a crime in a stolen vehicle. Half an hour later, his burning car is discovered at the foot of a ravine. If it was an accident, where's the body? For that matter, if it was murder, where's the body? Darke and Flare were looking forward to a getting-to-know-you romantic getaway without people shooting at them or putting them in cuffs. They've gotten away to the wrong mountain. This 15,000-word novella is a complete road trip mystery set in the world of the Darke and Flare gay romantic suspense series. The action takes place after the events of, “The Double,” but before the events of, “Where Missing Boys Go.” However, the story is designed so that it can be read at any time without spoiling the novels. A perfect fast-paced read for lovers of heart-pounding gay mystery. Keywords and themes: Puzzle, sleuth, gay sleuth, gay detective, gay FBI, police corruption, small town, small town corruption, stolen money, vanished, disappear, set-up, framed, prove innocent, solve, mystery, mysterious, mountain resort, gay heroes, gay partners, gay crimesolvers, gay detectives, canine officers, bloodhound, dog mystery. Related author/series: Parker Avrile, the Darke and Flare mysteries, Darke Accused, The Double, Where Missing Boys Go, Lost Diamond. Perfect for readers who enjoy C.S. Poe and Josh Lanyon.



Lost Diamond

Author : Parker Avrile

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,92 MB

Release : 2018

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Portrait of a Ghost: A Steamy Small Town Gay Romance

Author : Parker Avrile

Publisher : Paris April Press

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 48,32 MB

Release : 2018-09-25

Category : Fiction

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A male/male romance about second chances and shaking off the ghosts of the past... Twenty years after a tragic accident, Mark still lives alone in a haunted house. Can a young artist from Brooklyn break the spell? Leo has never had a serious relationship. He's all about the art. And then he lands in a small upstate community, where he meets a man with a face that compels him to create portrait after portrait. Is this obsession? Or is it something deeper? Portrait of a Ghost is a May/December contemporary gay romance novel about second chances, triumph over tragedy, and a ghost who has to learn to let go of the past. Absolutely no cheating and no cliffhangers. Always a Happily Ever After. While there is a light haunted house theme and some paranormal elements to this eerie love story, there is no horror or gore. The focus is on the hot-burning steamy romance between two men.



Missing Mark

Author : Julie Kramer

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 43,26 MB

Release : 2010-06-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0748112502

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When Riley Spartz sees a want ad reading 'Wedding Dress for Sale: Never Worn', her news instincts tell her that the backstory might make an intriguing television sweeps piece. The groom, Mark, last seen at the rehearsal dinner, never showed up for the wedding. His own mother, eager to spare him further embarrassment, waited weeks before filing a missing-person report. But when her missing-person's case leads to a murder investigation, Riley discovers a startling motive for Mark's disappearance - and a TV exclusive guaranteed to win the ratings - if she lives to report it...



A Diamond Dream

Author : Eli K. P. William

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 578 pages

File Size : 16,8 MB

Release : 2023-01-03

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1945863595

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In a near future Tokyo, every action—from blinking to sexual intercourse—is intellectual property owned by corporations that charge licensing fees… Risen from the ashes of bankdeath, Amon Kenzaki, fallen Liquidator and Xenocyst survivor, arrives at the forest from his dreams. He has fulfilled his promise to the PhisherKing to seek truth without relent and can look upon the wonders of those green slopes with clear eyes at last. Yet now, just when his deepest aspiration can finally be fulfilled, he must balance it against the aspirations of all humanity. And he despairs to discover that his love, Mayuko Takamatsu, is still nowhere to be found. MegaGlom demigoddess, Rashana Birla, and her faithful servant, Ono X, seek Amon’s help in reviving a single dream of liberation with enough facets to accommodate the dreams of all. Meanwhile, the lost secrets of financial life and death promise a kind of digital reincarnation to transcend the twin markets of the Free World, if only he can hold together a miraculous fellowship. In A Diamond Dream, final book of the Jubilee Cycle trilogy, Amon arrives at the very limits of capitalism, where he and his friends must choose which future to stake out on the other side and accept the consequences. A thought-provoking battle between corporate domination and the individual spirit to decide the meaning of freedom.



The Dark Vineyard

Author : Martin Walker

Publisher : Vintage

Page : 338 pages

File Size : 22,72 MB

Release : 2011-07-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0307454711

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The second installment in the delightful, internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police: When a bevy of winemakers descend on Saint-Denis the idyllic town finds itself the center of an intense drama, with suspicious fires at the agricultural research station that is working on genetically-modified crops. Two young men—Max, an environmentalist who hopes to make organic wine, and Fernando, the heir to an American wine fortune—become rivals for the affections of Jacqueline, a flirtatious, newly arrived Québécoise student of wine. Events grow ever darker, culminating in two suspicious deaths, and Bruno finds that the problems of the present are never far from those of the past. "Captivating...Sure to appeal to readers with a palate for mysteries with social nuance and understated charm." —The Wall Street Journal "A gentle reminder to slow down and smell the grapes.... [Walker] beguiles the reader." —The New York Tiems Book Review "The real pleasure of the book is the place itself.... As readers are drawn into wine-stomping parties, truffle omelet dinners, and the aged dignity of a French hunting hound, the narrative tension gathers." —Houston Chronicle



DisneyBound

Author : Leslie Kay

Publisher : Disney Electronic Content

Page : 178 pages

File Size : 25,25 MB

Release : 2020-04-14

Category : Design

ISBN : 1368056636

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DisneyBounding visionary Leslie Kay offers tips, advice and inspiration for how to channel your love for Disney though fashion.



The Knight

Author : B. B. Reid

Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 33,26 MB

Release : 2017-05-03

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ISBN : 9781546367857

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Little Mian Ross and the big, bad Knight didn't find their fairytale ending. Together they found war. The Parties: Angeles Knight Mian Ross The Order: Angeles Knight orders the liberation of Mian Ross.He'll tear down their enemies, forsake his throne, and give his life to keep her safe.All Mian must do is forgive his betrayal and put her heart on the line.Again. The Debt: His legacy. The Bandit: Angeles The sixth Knight The Knight is the second and final novel in the Stolen duet.



The Dark Archive

Author : Genevieve Cogman

Publisher : Pan Macmillan

Page : 278 pages

File Size : 28,25 MB

Release : 2020-11-26

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1529000610

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A mysterious archive. A powerful enemy. And a cunning plan. Danger is part of the day job for a Librarian spy. So Irene’s hoping for a relaxing weekend. However, her jaunt to Guernsey proves no such thing. Instead of retrieving a rare book, she’s almost assassinated, Kai is poisoned and Vale barely escapes with his life. Then the attacks continue in London – targeting those connected with the Fae-dragon peace treaty. Irene knows she must stop the plot before the treaty fails. Or someone dies. But when Irene and friends are trapped underground, in a secret archive, things don’t look so good. Then an old enemy demands vengeance, and a shocking secret is revealed. Can Irene really seize victory from chaos? The Dark Archive is the seventh book in the Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman. Genevieve is also the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Scarlet - which reimagines the tale of the Scarlet Pimpernel, but with vampires, mages and magic. . . Praise for the series: 'I absolutely loved this' - N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season 'Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one's fool' - Guardian 'Brilliant and so much fun. Skullduggery, Librarians, and dragons – Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series!' - Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series