Triple Trouble (A Mia Murphy Mystery)


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Mia Murphy's friends have dubbed her the Corpse Whisperer…and life is about to prove them right. Mia, Hattie, and Lucy are off to a posh island resort for a much-needed girls trip to coastal Maine. Sun, fun, margaritas, and a birthday party are their only plans…until they discover Hattie's cousin with a corpse in her hot tub and the cops on her deck. With her monogrammed knitting needles lodged in his chest, Hattie's cousin is the primary suspect. But who lets a widowed sassy senior spend her birthday in jail? Not Mia and her pals. As Mia, Hattie, and Lucy investigate behind-the-scenes shenanigans at the VIP resort, stakes skyrocket when they link the victim to Mia's missing mom. With the body count rising, they plunge into a high-octane race involving an unusual boat captain, haunted caves, secret identities, and pirate booty. To complicate matters, Mia's former FBI handler is trying to call the shots, and Bass Derby's eccentric mystery writer arrives with Mia's cranky cat and an agenda. Mia must prove she's no corpse whisperer, cement her claim that she'll never date again, and engage in possibly criminal tactics to keep her beloved trio of trouble from becoming the next victims. It's about to get outrageous, dangerous, and downright personal. Chock full of twists, hilarity, and warmth, Triple Trouble is a fast-paced whodunnit with addictive banter, riotous suspense, and an irresistibly unapologetic cat. "This book is pure genius. Hilariously funny all the way through and with a fantastic storyline too." Five-star Goodreads Review (Nikki P) "Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie) "I am so in love with Mia and her friends…this series just has me literally laughing out loud…Non-stop high jinks, great characters, and above all, wonderful and engaging writing." Five-star Goodreads Review (Penny) "I literally could not put this book down from start to finish! Mia is amazing and I absolutely love King Tut!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Cindy A.) "King Tut might be my favorite water-loving bodyguard/ kitty cat companion that I've ever read!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Danielle B.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than sixty novels.




Covert Chaos (A Mia Murphy Mystery Novella)


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Mia Murphy has a big announcement, and her friends aren’t going to like it. But when Hattie shows up two hours late with a corpse in her truck, Mia’s news has to take a backseat to keeping her bestie out of jail. Armed only with a stowaway cat, corded implements, and a cranky mystery writer, the trio of trouble must invade a cauldron of testosterone to uncover the murderer before he or she finds them. Stolen recipes, secrets pasts, and inconvenient law-enforcement hotties stand in the way of justice, survival, and girl power. But desperate women are unstoppable, and the trio of trouble is no exception! With only hours to uncover the truth, Mia must lead the way down a path that no one wants to go down…except maybe her cat. "Finally we have a strong contender to Stephanie Plum who has been safe from other contenders until now." Five-star Goodreads Review (Julia) "Lots of suspense, action, hilarious moments, secrets and unexpected twists." Five-star Goodreads Review (Donna L) "This book reminded me so much of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. It had just the right amount of action, suspense and hilarious humor." Five-star Goodreads Review (Vicki R) "This is a great mystery, made better by the fun and quirky characters who work to solve them and the zany situations they find themselves in. I loved this line, and think it encompasses the feel of the book - “Sometimes you get yourself in bad situations and it’s not your fault. But what you do afterwards? That’s when you get to choose who you are and whom you want to be.“ I can’t wait for the next Mia Murphy mystery along with her band of trusted friends. I highly recommend this series!!!" Five-star Goodreads Review (Elizabeth) "Mia Murphy is one of the most fun characters I have ever encountered in a book. She is brazen, creative, intelligent and loyal." Five-star Goodreads Review (Margie) "This series has everything you could want in a story, amazing characters, the best water-loving kitty protector you could ask for, the bestest friends, full of all the sarcasm and sass I could ever want, and a very intriguing mystery full of danger around every corner." Five-star Goodreads Review (Danielle B) "I cannot ever say enough about the genius of Stephanie Rowe….Can I make it 5+ stars? 6? 100? I would if I could." Five-star Goodreads Review (Jeanne S.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than sixty novels, including books published by HarperCollins, Grand Central, Dorchester Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Harlequin. Notably, she is a Vivian® Award nominee, and a RITA® Award winner and a five-time nominee. When she's not writing, Stephanie spends her time romping with her dogs, playing tennis, trying to find joy wherever she can, and, of course, reading!




A Rogue Cowboy's Heart (Hart Ranch Billionaires)


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The rules are simple for reclusive cowboy Lucas Hart. Make sure Maddie Vale is safe, and then disappear before she even realizes he's there. But some rules need to be broken. Rancher Lucas Hart trusts no one outside his immediate circle, and he has no interest in getting serious with a woman. But when he tracks down Maddie Vale as a favor to his brother, he soon finds himself captivated by the sassy, courageous woman he's supposed to protect…from a distance. Maddie has a business she loves, loyal besties who keep life fun, and a therapy dog that terrifies everyone, but she can't escape the shadows that haunt her, rooted in the past she can't remember. When Lucas shows up at Maddie's door with dangerous information about her past, Maddie boots the sexy cowboy out of her life as fast as she can. But when her shadows turn to real danger, she has no choice but to saddle herself with the billionaire bodyguard who is far more handsome and charming than she has time for. When danger pushes Maddie and Lucas together, a spark ignites…a spark that lights up Lucas in a way he never expected. Is it too late for the two battered hearts, or can Lucas find his way to the woman he never knew he was looking for? AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee. As the author of more than sixty novels, Stephanie loves strong, sexy protective book boyfriends and the sassy, smart heroines who win their hearts. Humor, melt-worthy romance, and heat for the win! She has written for Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, HarperCollins, Sourcebooks, and Dorchester Publishing.




When We Least Expect It


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If you can't stand the heat, get out of the wedding! From New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe comes a hilarious and smart romantic comedy featuring a high-stakes fake engagement between a sassy wedding planner committed to being single and her reclusive, widowed landlord whose shadowy cop past makes him the worst possible match for her. Three-time runaway bride Piper Townsend believes in four things: her friends, her career, staying single, and fulfilling the promise she made to her mom before she passed away. But when a series of wedding mishaps turns Piper into the viral hashtag of #weddingkillerpiper, she must resurrect her reputation before she loses all she's fought for. The solution? A high-profile fake engagement to her grumpy, anti-social, deliciously hot landlord. Declan Jones buried his heart three years ago, along with a secret that still haunts him. All he wants is his sledgehammer, his privacy, and his job back. Dating? Never. Romance? Forget it. His sassy, sparkly tenant? She's the one breath of sunshine in his life…not that he'd ever admit it. When Piper proposes a fake engagement, it's the solution Declan needs. But can he fake-date Piper, kiss her senseless, "accidentally" get caught in bed with her, and still keep his heart locked down? Of course he can. He's an ex-cop. He can handle the heat. Or can he? AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee. As the author of more than sixty novels, Stephanie loves strong, sexy protective book boyfriends and the sassy, smart heroines who win their hearts. Humor, melt-worthy romance, and heat for the win! She has written for Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, HarperCollins, Sourcebooks, and Dorchester Publishing.




Irresistibly Mine (A Birch Crossing Novel)


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When an ex-military hottie and a spunky social worker discover they've accidentally rented the same lakeside cabin, things get complicated in a hurry. "I can't find the words to adequately express how much I loved this book." ~Elizabeth N. (Amazon Review) Kidnap-recovery specialist Blue Carboni is used to dangerous missions and big cities, so he's out of his element when he retreats to a quaint Maine town to regroup from a mission gone wrong. He wants a week of solitude, but when a sassy, fiery woman barges into his cabin in the middle of the night, he realizes that there might be something else he needs to heal: her. Chloe Dalton's life just had a major crash and burn. She's now jobless, homeless, and single, and she needs a landing place while she figures out her next steps. When a friend offers a lakeside cottage, she's all in...until she discovers a very sexy, alarmingly dangerous man in the bed she was planning to sleep in. Things get hot fast between the two temporary residents of Birch Crossing. All they want is a lighthearted fling for their week in town, but their hearts need so much more…and they just might get it. "Excuse me while I wipe these tears. So heartwarming and healing. I feel like I just lived as part of this story." ~Vicki R (Amazon Review) AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the 2018 winner and a five-time nominee for the RITA® award, the highest award in romance fiction. She has more than fifty published novels. Books in the Birch Crossing series: Unexpectedly Mine Accidentally Mine Unintentionally Mine Irresistibly Mine Mistakenly Mine (Coming Soon!)




A Real Cowboy for Christmas (Wyoming Rebels)


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What happens when a single mom falls for the best friend of the brother who doesn't know she exists? An unexpectedly delightful cowboy holiday romance. ★★★★★ "Absolutely spectacular." ~Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) When Sheriff Dane Wilson rescues a sassy, single mom and her daughter on a runaway Christmas hayride, he falls hard for the irreverent duo. But when Dane discovers the spunky school teacher has a secret connection to his best friend, his protective nature kicks in. After a wintry first kiss raises the stakes, Dane has to decide whose side he's on. Only a deathbed promise would send Jaimi Hamilton to Rogue Valley for Christmas to track down her brothers, the nine Stockton cowboys who don't know about her. She has no intention of actually introducing herself to them…but her irreverent daughter and a too-sexy-for-his-own-good sheriff have other plans. Sometimes it takes family to help two broken hearts discover the true meaning of Christmas and love that lasts forever. Tropes: Holiday romance. Cowboys. Secret baby (who is all grown up now)! A "his best friend's sister" romance. Small-town sheriff. Humor. Lots of feels. The meaning of family. ★★★★★ "Where do I even start with how much I enjoyed this book? It was funny and sexy and I couldn't stop reading it once I started!!!! …a BEAUTIFUL love story." ~Janet W. (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This book was AMAZING! Such a cute and sweet story." ~Five Star Amazon Review ★★★★★ "It's a family of misfits that's full of love." ~Bonnie (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "It makes me wish I had family like this." ~Barbara (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I just wanted to wrap my arms around him and never let go." ~Dee (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Oh these Stockton men, and that includes extended family like Dane, are totally irresistible! Absolutely swoon worthy, lovable and emotionally driven. Family is everything." ~Madison (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "That is what family is truly about! Loved every bit of it!" ~S. Kelly (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "A BEAUTIFUL love story." ~Janet (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "An absolutely spectacular addition. Written beautifully, with all the characters we know and love from previous books. I laughed aloud so many times, and even shed a few tears. An absolute must read." ~Bella (Five-star Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "Sheriff Dane would definitely be my first choice as a Christmas gift with his charm, good looks, and protective nature for those he loves." ~Five-star Amazon Review ★★★★★ "A true holiday romance." ~Tina (Five-star Amazon Review) Books in the Wyoming Rebels series (all books are standalone and can be read in any order): A Real Cowboy Never Says No A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle A Real Cowboy Never Walks Away A Real Cowboy Loves Forever A Real Cowboy for Christmas A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart A Real Cowboy Always Protects A Real Cowboy for the Holidays A Real Cowboy Always Comes Home ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She's author of more than fifty novels, and she's a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee, and a RITA® Award winner and five-time nominee, the highest awards in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit her on the web at www.stephanierowe.com. ★★★★★ "Stephanie Rowe infuses her characters with a passion that I have rarely seen matched in any romance novelist I have ever come across." ~ Five-star Amazon Review on Darkness Awakened ★★★★★ "What I love about Stephanie's writing is her ability to immerse you in her characters and their world. It is a connection that sticks with you long after the last page." ~Five-star Amazon Review on Burn ★★★★★ "It's a gift to tell a story and convey emotion to the reader that really drives their reading experience. Rowe has that gift in spades." ~Kwolff (Five-star Amazon Review on Burn)




Unexpectedly Mine (A Birch Crossing Novel)


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New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe delivers another winner when small-town matchmakers decide a handsome billionaire is the perfect man for a sassy single mom who is too busy for love. ★★★★★ "This book grabs you and tugs at your heartstrings from beginning to end." ~Marie B (Amazon Review) When billionaire entrepreneur Griffin Friesé arrives in small-town Birch Crossing to fix a mistake from his past that still haunts him, he quickly discovers that life in the close-knit lake town doesn't move at the speed he's used to. He soon finds himself stranded in town while he tries to sort out his past…and the only available lodging is far from the five-star luxury he's used to. Clare Gray is a widowed single mom in need of a renter for her spare room. When the sexy out-of-town bachelor moves in to her home for a few weeks, her tidy world is upended by the interfering, cocky, and endearingly vulnerable big city businessman. Late night baking sessions involving lots of wayward chocolate, sizzling attraction, and long-held secrets combust into a surprising, intense connection between the two opposites. They both know he'll be leaving town soon, but what happens when Griffin realizes he wants more from the single mom who has given up on love? ★★★★★ "This is one of my favorite Romance books EVER!" ~Amazon Review ★★★★★ "Heartwarming doesn't even begin to describe this romance! Wow!" ~Vickie R. (Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "I can't say enough good things about this book. I couldn't stop reading once I started." ~Carla E. (Amazon Review) ★★★★★ "This book wove...deep inside my heart and soul." ~Amazon Review Trope alert! Contains: Instant attraction with a slow burn romance. Single mom. Match-making small town. Billionaire business exec. Lots of feels. Humor. Sigh-worthy romance. Some steamy moments. Cupcakes! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee, and a 2018 winner and five-time nominee of the RITA® award, the highest awards in romance fiction. Stephanie is the author of more than fifty books, including small-town contemporary romance, contemporary western romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense. NOTE: Unexpectedly Mine was originally published under the title No Knight Needed as part of the Ever After series.




The Primrose Path


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Viscount Knowle—war hero, society darling and rising political star—expected to inherit his aunt’s Primrose Cottage—but she left it to her dogs, and her companion, Angelina Armstead. Angelina would not be reasoned, bribed, threatened or even kissed into giving in to Knowle’s shameless tricks to secure the property. Regency Romance by Barbara Metzger; originally published by Fawcett Crest




Starbird Murphy and the World Outside


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In her sixteen years of life, Starbird has never touched a dollar bill. She’s never been in a car. She’s never used a cell phone. That’s because Starbird has always lived on the Free Family Farm, a commune in the woods of Washington State. But all that is about to change. When Starbird gets her “Calling” to be a waitress at the Free Family’s restaurant in Seattle, she decides to leave behind the only home she’s ever known. Nothing could have prepared Starbird for the World Outside, or for what it would teach her about the Family—and herself. From the author of The Sweet Revenge of Celia Door comes this hilarious and poignant story about finding your true calling in life.




Get Dirty


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Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer! The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson. The members of Don't Get Mad aren't just mad anymore . . . they're afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree under house arrest, it's up to Olivia and Kitty to try to catch their deadly tormentor. But just as the girls are about to go on the offensive, Ed the Head reveals a shocking secret that turns all their theories upside down. The killer could be anyone, and this time he—or she—is out for more than just revenge. The girls desperately try to discover the killer's identity as their own lives are falling apart: Donté is pulling away from Kitty and seems to be hiding a secret of his own, Bree is sequestered under the watchful eye of her mom’s bodyguard, and Olivia's mother is on an emotional downward spiral. The killer is closing in, the threats are becoming more personal, and when the police refuse to listen, the girls have no choice but to confront their anonymous “friend” . . . or die trying.