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Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerWhen Jordie Bennet and Shaw Kinnard lock eyes across a disreputable backwater bar, something sparks. Shaw's dangerous vibe makes men wary and women sit up and take notice... Jordie included. It's an unlikely meeting. She doesn't belong in a seedy dive on the banks of a bayou, but here she is...and Shaw Kinnard is there to kill her.Jordie's certain her time is up, but Shaw has other plans. He abducts her, hoping to get his hands on the thirty million dollars her brother has stolen. However, he's not the only one looking for the fortune. Now on the run from the feds and a notorious criminal, Jordie and Shaw must rely on their wits - and each other - to stay alive.Miles away from civilization, Jordie's only chance of survival is to outwit Shaw, but it soon becomes clear that neither is entirely trustworthy. Was she in on her brother's scam, or is she an innocent pawn? And just how valuable is her life to Shaw? Burning for answers - and for each other - this unlikely pair make a desperate move that could be their last. With nonstop plot twists and the tantalizing sexual tension that has made Sandra Brown one of the world's best-loved authors, STING will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final pages.Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

Obsession is about to get deadly . . .When Dr Rennie Newton is summoned to jury duty, she brings to the courtroom the same degree of dedication and composure that she displays in the operating room. And it is this commitment to duty and precision that compels her to return a not guilty verdict in the trial of notorious killer, Ricky Lozada. But it might prove the most regrettable decision of her life . . .When a rival colleague is brutally slain, Rennie is cast as prime suspect even though Lozada's menacing shadow looms over the murder. Not only does Lozada seem to be insinuating himself into every aspect of her life, but the police also seem intent on invading her privacy - particularly Wick Threadgill, an embittered detective with vengeance on his mind and a point to prove. As the stakes continue to rise, Rennie and Wick decide to forge an uneasy alliance - but what they both have yet to realise is that when the killer strikes, they won't see it coming . . .***********Praise for Sandra Brown'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly'Perfectly plotted . . . sin-tillating suspense'People magazine'Virtuoso plot twists . . . Brown's thriller engages the primal senses'Kirkus Reviews

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerDr. Emory Charbonneau, a paediatrician and marathon runner, disappears on a mountain road in North Carolina. By the time her husband Jeff, miffed over a recent argument, reports her missing, the trail has grown cold. Literally. Fog and ice encapsulate the mountainous wilderness and paralyze the search for her. While police suspect Jeff of 'instant divorce', Emory, suffering from an unexplained head injury, regains consciousness and finds herself the captive of a man whose violent past is so dark that he won't even tell her his name. She's determined to escape him, and willing to take any risks necessary to survive.As her husband's deception is revealed, and the FBI closes in on her captor, Emory begins to wonder if the man with no name is, in fact, her rescuer from those who wish her dead - and from heartbreak. Combining the nail-biting suspense and potent storytelling that has made Sandra Brown one of the world's best loved authors, MEAN STREAK is a wildly compelling novel about love, deceit, and the choices we must make in order to survive.Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

Sandra Brown has won over fans and critics throughoutthe world with more than fifty New York Timesbestselling novels. Her early works were hailed byRendezvous magazine as stories with “larger than lifeheroes and heroines [who] make you believe all thewarm, wonderful, wild things in life.” Here isthe unforgettable story of a woman who returns toher small hometown in the South—and findsthat the sins of her past are right where she left them.Never. Sunny Chandler always said she’d never goback to the tiny town where she grew up. It was justthree years ago that she was at the center of a notoriousscandal—and the good folks of Latham Green,Louisiana, made it clear they’d never let her forget it.So Sunny packed up and headed for New Orleans, andnow she wouldn’t give up city life for the world. Butwhen she’s invited to her best friend’s wedding, Sunnyhas no choice but to go home. And with her returncome the whispers…the looks…the rumors she triedto escape. It doesn’t take Sunny long to see thatLatham Green has nothing new to offer. Exceptmaybe Ty Beaumont.The moment Ty and Sunny first meet at a party, he cansee she’s no ordinary woman. With her dazzling hair,and eyes the color of gold, she’s a flesh-and-bloodfantasy—and Ty vows he’ll have her in his bed beforethe week is out. Yet even when he turns on his southerncharm, Sunny makes it clear she’s not interested.Sure, a night with Ty would be wilder than BourbonStreet at Mardi Gras. But Sunny’s not in town tobecome some good ol’ boy’s latest conquest, no matterhow sexy he is. Little does she know that Tyisn’t used to taking no for an answer—and he isn’tabout to start now.Soon what began as an innocent flirtation becomesa tantalizingly slow, skillfully deliberate, andoverwhelmingly seductive pursuit that even Sunnyfinds hard to resist. But resist him she will. ForSunny is harboring an agonizing secret—the painfultruth of why she left Latham Green the way she did.What she really needs now is a friend—and that’s whenshe discovers there may be more to Ty Beaumontthan meets the eye. Despite his roguish facade, Sunnycomes to see he has a heart of gold. Still, she doesn’tknow if she can trust another person with her secretheartbreak—not even the one man who maybe able to heal it.From the Hardcover edition.

Sandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has never been seen since.Twenty-seven years later, at a family funeral, Sandra's estranged father confessed to her that he had been involved in the girl's disappearance. Appalled and fascinated by his curious half confession, Sandra began to delve into the case and in so doing discovered that her father was an acknowledged child molester whose activities were known not just to everyone in Coatbridge but also to the police. The horrifying jigsaw she pieced together, along with the admission her father had made, ultimately convinced Sandra that he had indeed been responsible for Moira's disappearance nearly fifty years ago. Where There Is Evil is the remarkable story of Sandra's quest to unravel the mystery and see justice done.'Completely gripping...Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done...Everyone will want to read this amazing story' Andrew O'Hagan'Inspirational...This book is not only important but unique' Jimmy Boyle

Sandra Brown was eight when her friend and neighbour, twelve-year-old Moira Anderson, disappeared from the small town of Coatbridge near Glasgow in 1957. Moira has never been seen since.Twenty-seven years later, at a family funeral, Sandra's estranged father confessed to her that he had been involved in the girl's disappearance. Appalled and fascinated by his curious half confession, Sandra began to delve into the case and in so doing discovered that her father was an acknowledged child molester whose activities were known not just to everyone in Coatbridge but also to the police. The horrifying jigsaw she pieced together, along with the admission her father had made, ultimately convinced Sandra that he had indeed been responsible for Moira's disappearance nearly fifty years ago. Where There Is Evil is the remarkable story of Sandra's quest to unravel the mystery and see justice done.'Completely gripping...Sandra Brown found evil in the person of her own father; and she confronted it as few could have done...Everyone will want to read this amazing story' Andrew O'Hagan'Inspirational...This book is not only important but unique' Jimmy Boyle

The countdown to murder has begun . . .When a caller to a late night radio talk show announces his intention to murder a woman he's kidnapped within seventy-two hours, mayhem ensues. Paris Gibson, the mysterious host of the show in question, finds herself in the spotlight for the first time in years.Who has been abducted? And what is the identity of the caller, known only as 'Valentino'? The clock is ticking and in the midst of the frenzy to track down the missing woman, Paris finds herself working alongside someone she's tried hard to forget: Dean Malloy, the police psychologist who's heading up the investigation.With every hour that passes, the hunt grows increasingly desperate but how significant are the secrets that Dean and Paris conceal in their mutual past? They need to identify Valentino before he can execute his murderous plans . . . and before he can exact vengeance on Paris for trying to stop him.***********Praise for Sandra Brown'Virtuoso plot twists . . . Brown's thriller engages the primal senses'Kirkus Reviews'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star'Brown's novels define the term "page turner"'Booklist

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerTen years ago Sayre Lynch escaped from her small Louisiana hometown. Now she must return to Destiny to bury her brother, and confront her manipulative father and the painful memories she attempted to flee.As investigators raise questions about the nature of Danny's death, Sayre examines the turbulent relationships within her own family. Complicating her attempts to learn exactly how her brother died is Beck Merchant, her father's brilliant and canny attorney, who seems every bit as corrupt as her father. Yet despite her low opinion of Beck, Sayre finds herself irresistibly drawn to him.Tension between the workforce and management is mounting in Sayre's father's steel mill. While another hotbed of lies, secrecy and depravity smoulders and then ignites within his own family . . .Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

A woman in danger. A killer with ice in his veins.Cleary, North Carolina, is a sleepy mountain town - the kind of place where criminal activity is usually limited to parking violations.Until now. Four women have disappeared in two years. A blue ribbon left near the spot where each was last seen. There are no other clues. And now another young woman has disappeared without a trace. Lilly Martin is trying to outrun a snowstorm when her car skids on the icy road and strikes a man as he emerges from the woods on foot. Lilly recognizes the injured man as Ben Tierney, whom she met the summer before. They've no choice but to wait out the storm in the cabin, but as the hours of their confinement mount, Lilly begins to wonder if the greatest danger to her safety isn't the blizzard outside, but the mysterious man right beside her.*********Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

A cold-blooded psychopath. And a woman whose world is about to explode.Carl Herbold enjoys being bad. And he is terrifyingly good at it. He graduated easily from juvenile delinquent to full-blown killer. Now he has carried out a daring escape from jail and is headed back to where it all began.Anna Corbett was widowed right before her son was born. Beset by debt and personal tragedy, she faces the toughest challenge of her life - holding on to the ranch that is her son's birthright - unaware that she is at the centre of Carl Herbold's vengeful plan.Drifter Jack Sawyer is a seemingly easygoing cowboy whose past is shrouded in mystery. Stalked by secrets he can no longer outrun, he is hoping to protect Anna and her son from Herbold's rage.All must grapple with their own demons before the final tumultuous confrontation.*************Praise for Sandra Brown'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly'Perfectly plotted . . . sin-tillating suspense'People magazine

A fearless reporter trapped in a volatile siege, two young lovers turned fugitive and a hold up that transforms a small desert town into a powder keg . . . TV reporter Tiel McCoy is driving to New Mexico for a well-earned vacation when she hears on the radio that Fort Worth millionaire Russell Dendy's daughter has been kidnapped. Calling her editor she finds out that the girl is pregnant, the kidnapper is the girl's boyfriend and that they may be heading, as she is, to a small town in New Mexico. She puts her holiday plans on hold to chase the story but as she stops for gas she gets caught up in a standoff at a gas station. If she survives she knows this will be the biggest scoop of her life. But as the night-long siege continues she is forced to put aside her reporter's impartiality and become involved . . . or lives will be lost.**********Praise for Sandra Brown'Brown's novels define the term "page turner"'Booklist'Perfectly plotted . . . sin-tillating suspense'People magazine'A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats'USA Today

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerHis release from prison should have been the end of Griff Burkett's troubles . . . but it wasn't.Once an American football star, Griff is now reviled by fans for throwing a championship game. His fortune lost, he remains under the dark shadow of suspicion for an unsolved murder. Moreover, his worst enemy, the man who has pledged to destroy him, is tracking his every move. So when eccentric millionaire Foster Speakman offers Griff a vast amount of money in exchange for impregnating his wife Laura, Griff readily agrees. What could be easier? Little does he know that this bizarre contract will trap him in a web of betrayal, with deadly consequences . . .Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

He loved her, but she knew too much . . .On a rain-slick road, a car crash leaves only three survivors: an infant, a man clinging to his life, and Kendall Deaton. But she doesn't dare reveal any of their true identities to the authorities. Instead, she plans her escape. Her perilous flight begins.The best public defender in Prosper, South Carolina, Kendall had stumbled upon the town's chilling secret, making her marriage into a powerful family a living hell. Now Kendall, a terrified mother trying to protect her child and a reluctant witness to evil, is surrounded by forces that will stop at nothing to protect what is 'theirs'.***********Praise for Sandra Brown'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star'Virtuoso plot twists . . . Brown's thriller engages the primal senses'Kirkus Reviews'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thrillerFive years ago a disastrous fire gutted the police headquarters. Seven people died in the flames but thanks to four brave men, most of those inside were rescued. The next day, and forever after, they would be known to the world as heroes.Now, one of them has called Britt Shelley, a hotshot newswoman, offering her the scoop of her career, and asks her to meet him. The next morning she wakes up naked in his bed to find him lying beside her - dead. She remembers nothing of the evening before but, to her horror,the police don't believe her. As the finger of blame points to her, she realises that she is the next intended victim . . .Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful thriller'Do you know what a smash cut is? It's an abrupt edit. A sudden shift of scene. Used to shock the audience. Very effective. Lots of impact. It'll be like that. No one will see it coming. Especially her.'When Paul Wheeler is shot dead during an armed robbery, his lover Julie Rutledge is convinced that Paul's prodigal nephew, Creighton, is responsible for the murder. Creighton has a passion for movies and Paul's murder has all the elements of a blockbuster: family rivalries, incalculable wealth, and a prominent man dying in the arms of his beautiful mistress. Although Creighton has a rock-solid alibi, even his renowned defense attorney, Derek Mitchell, soon doubts the young man's innocence. The clock ticks down as Derek and Julie seek to learn if Creighton's fascination with movie murders is merely a bizarre hobby, or depravity. Has he begun re-enacting cinema's goriest scenes. . . .and, if so, who will be his unwitting co-stars?Praise for Sandra Brown'Suspense that has teeth'Stephen King 'Lust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller'Publishers Weekly 'An edge-of-the-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff!'Star

This very practical book offers advice for teachers. The authors pinpoint the particular educational needs of four year olds and give advice on meeting them together with positive examples of good practice. Areas covered include staffing, space, equipment and materials, teaching styles and monitoring progress. This is the essential aid to teaching four year olds.

Alone on a Texas highway and about to deliver her first child, widowed Leigh Bransom is rescued from the road by Chad, a rugged stranger with a dark and secretive past.

Megan Lambert, a young widow and workaholic sales manager at a television station, desperately tries to avoid her late husband's boss - with whom she had shared a passionate kiss on her wedding day. But Josh Bennett wants her again and will stop at nothing to have her.

The story of the growing relationship between Shay Morrison, an artists' model, and Ian Douglas, a conservative minister who disapproves of her lifestyle but cannot resist her.

Ambitious Assistant District Attorney Hammond Cross has his sights set on the District Attorney's office. Prosecuting a high-profile murder case in his hometown of Charleston practically ensures him the job. But a Saturday night encounter with a mysterious woman is the start of a living nightmare.