Karen Robards is a celebrated author known for her reliably thrilling narratives. Her prolific career delves into complex relationships, often placing strong female characters in perilous circumstances. Robards excels at building suspense and crafting relatable protagonists that captivate readers. Her fluid and engaging prose ensures a compelling reading experience, cementing her reputation as a master of the thriller genre.
Dr. Charlie Stone faces a high-stakes challenge as she seeks to prove the innocence of a condemned man, whose allure complicates her feelings. As she navigates this intense situation, the threat of losing her chance at true love looms large. The novel blends romance and suspense, showcasing the emotional turmoil and risks involved in her quest for justice.
Dr. Charlotte 'Charlie' Stone, an expert in criminal psychology, seeks to avoid danger after her last encounter with a serial killer nearly cost her life. However, when the 'Cinderella Killer' emerges—a charismatic predator targeting beautiful, single women—she is drawn back into the fray. Faced with the challenge of capturing this elusive murderer, Charlie must confront her fears and use her expertise to protect potential victims while navigating the risks that come with her research.
From the number one New York Times bestselling author comes an historical thriller that will take your breath away
From the number one New York Times bestselling author comes an historical thriller that will take your breath away
Alexandra Haywood worries when her teenage sister Nelly falls for the son of a struggling neighbor, which in turn leads Alex to fall for the young man's father, but their growing relationship is threatened by a murder with ties to the past.
The third in the Banning Sisters trilogy that began with the New York Times bestsellers Scandalous and Irresistible, Shameless marks a dazzling return to historical fiction for Karen Robards. In regency England, a beautiful young woman finds her life thrown into turmoil by the arrival of a handsome scoundrel. Lady Elizabeth, the youngest and most headstrong of the three Banning sisters, has been engaged three times and broken them all. Her fear of becoming any man’s property has earned her a reputation as a heartbreaking flirt. Neil Severin is a wicked rogue devoid of compassion, a government-sanctioned assassin. When the ruthless organization he works for turns its agents loose on him, only Beth stands between him and a death he thought he didn’t fear. In a fight for their lives, they travel the British countryside, fleeing the ruthless killers out for Neil’s blood… and their growing attraction to each other.
Bianca St. Ives a highly skilled con-woman and thief is in trouble. A revelation about her past has left her reeling, as well as making her the target of a network of assassins. Bianca was raised a fighter. She'll try and outsmart her pursuers, but if it's kill or be killed, she's got her finger flush against the trigger. But then Bianca's father loops her in on a job that might just do the trick: recovering a collection of heavily guarded, priceless artifacts stolen during World War II, and return it to Germany. The price paid if she succeeds intel that could finally bring down the shadowy forces seeking to bury her for good. Faced with threats that circle closer with every move she makes, she knows the stakes have never been higher, but when you're already living on borrowed time, you have to hustle if you want to live to see tomorrow
New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards is back with the third novel in her stunning new international thriller series
Original printing includes excerpt from Shameless.
The second red-hot paranormal romantic thriller to feature Dr Charlotte Stone, by New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards.
New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards is back with a stunning new international thriller series.
Set against the backdrop of Berlin, this gripping novel delves into a series of chilling murders that unravel the city's dark secrets. As the investigation unfolds, complex characters navigate a web of intrigue and danger, revealing hidden motives and unexpected alliances. The story promises suspense and emotional depth, exploring themes of justice, betrayal, and the quest for truth in a city steeped in history. Prepare for a thrilling ride as the protagonist confronts both personal demons and the shadows of the past.
Carly Linton returns to her hometown of Benton, Georgia, to open a bed-and-breakfast in the house she inherited from her grandmother. She's also dead-set on burying her former good-girl image - by seducing the one man who can give her a guided tour of the wild side...Matt Converse, the local sheriff, was once the town's bad boy who shared one magical night with Carly at her senior prom. But igniting the sparks of the past can lead to a blaze of danger: First her house is burglarized, then someone comes after her. A mysterious enemy wants Carly out of Benton for good, and now she needs Matt more than ever - to keep her alive.
A model-turned-maid is taken hostage by a "corpse" that comes to life while she is cleaning the funeral home--a man she calls Frankenstein
Taking the summer off from her high-stress advertising job, Bonnie travels to a cozy Carolina beach where she falls for a handsome drifter and begins enjoying her time off, but when she realizes that the women in a string of killings bear her resemblance, she fears she may be next. Reprint.
She trusted her husband and got burned. Now she's playing with fire and daring To Trust A Stranger Suspicion burned within Julie Carlson -- the heartbreaking, infuriating suspicion that her husband, a wealthy and powerful contractor, was having an affair. Not sure whom to trust, Julie turns to a handsome stranger....Private detective Mac McQuarry ignores his better judgment about not mixing women and work when he's hired by Julie Carlson. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but Sid Carlson was a player in Mac's inglorious downfall from the Charleston P.D. -- and revenge would be sweet indeed. But when Mac witnesses an explosive hit that targeted Julie, the tables are turned -- and Mac and Julie become the hunted. With their fiery flirtation sparking into full-blown passion, they must crash their way through a maze of buried secrets and deadly deceptions. Karen Robards electrifies the page with thrilling passion and suspense in this heart-pounding New York Times bestseller.
While investigating racetrack fraud, FBI agent Lyman leaves $5,000 as bait for a crooked trainer. Instead, the money is stolen by Molly Ballard, a stablegroom with four siblings to support. Lyman offers to pardon her in return for helping him catch the crooks and so begins a steamy romance. By the author of Walking After Midnight.
Maggy, having endured twelve years in an abusive marriage to the much older Lyle Forrest for the sake of her son David, finds her defenses crumbling when Nick, her first love and the father of her child, returns to claim her.
A blistering romantic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Pursuit. Far from her sensible life as an English teacher in Kansas, Lora looks forward to a relaxing vacation in Cancun. But fate thwarts her careful plans when a darkly handsome American named Max jumps into her car with a loaded gun.
England, 1810: When Lady Gabriella Banning receives word that her half-brother, the Earl of Wickham, has died on his tea plantation in Ceylon, she faces the reality that she and her younger sisters, Claire and Elizabeth, are suddenly penniless. The family's riches will pass to the next male heir -- a distant cousin -- and the Banning sisters are doomed unless Gabby thinks fast. Which she does. Pretending that Marcus is still alive, Gabby arranges beautiful Claire's London season. She'll keep up the pretense just long enough for Claire to marry a fabulously wealthy nobleman. But when a handsome gentleman arrives at the door and claims to be Marcus, Gabby's plan backfires. For if she exposes this mysterious stranger's deceit, she exposes her own. Bound by secrets and lies, Gabby and the roguish adventurer strike sparks off each other -- and soon London society is abuzz over the scandalous pair of "siblings" who appear to be falling in love.... With this beautifully rendered romance, bestselling author Karen Robards begins a sweeping series about three unforgettable sisters poised to take the ton by storm.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Utah's wilderness, the story follows Lynn Nelson as she navigates the complexities of her teenage daughter's infatuation with their handsome guide, Jess Feldman. When an accident leaves them stranded in a perilous forest, Jess becomes their only hope for survival. As they face physical and emotional challenges, Lynn and Jess confront their distrust and rediscover a passionate connection, all while racing against time to escape the dangers lurking in the wild.
The first in a red-hot new paranormal romantic thriller series by New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards.
New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards delivers another unputdownable thriller.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Guilty When the First Lady dies in a fiery car crash, rookie attorney Jessica Ford is the only survivor of the tragedy. As the nation mourns, Ford has reason to believe it wasn't an accident. One by one, others in the First Lady's inner circle are being killed. Jessica must find out why- before she's next.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Superstition and Bait comes the story of Kate White, a single mom and successful prosecutor in the Philadelphia DA’s office. She’s used to challenges, but none as terrifying as Mario Castellanos, the violent career criminal she’s been hired to convict. But Kate and Mario have already met—during one of the darkest periods of Kate’s past. And Mario knows her secret. Now Kate has only one option: Play Mario’s game. But when murder becomes part of it, homicide detective Tom Braga is called in to investigate. And as another threat, even more menacing, emerges from the shadows of Kate’s past, she realizes the only person she can turn to for help is Tom—the one man she can never trust with the truth.
A public scandal. A private torment. A love that changed everything-- Ronnie Honneker is the senator's wife. When she fell for the dashing politician, the stars in her eyes kept her from seeing his flaws. And when she discovered his constant need for other women, it was already too late. Now all the glamour of politics can't make up for Ronnie's loneliness--or her husband's affairs. Especially the one that explodes into a media sex scandal. Pursued by reporters, Ronnie reluctantly lets handsome political strategist Tom Quinlan clean up the mess. She agrees to publicly stand by her man until after the next election. Privately, she is in turmoil, and falling passionately in love--with Tom. As Ronnie and Tom seek shelter in each other, suddenly the unexpected happens. The senator's violent death thrusts Ronnie into the spotlight--as the leading suspect in his murder. Now only one thing can prove Ronnie's innocence: the whole shocking truth....
Lady Catherine Aldley and her husband, pirate Jonathan Hale, flee England to make a home on a Carolina plantation, but when her father falls ill, Catherine returns home, where her cousin convinces her that her marriage is a sham, causing Jonathan to try to reclaim the woman he loves.
It's a business trip that takes attorney Maddie Fitzgerald down to New Orleans, but it's hardly business as usual when a man breaks into her hotel room and tries to kill her. Barely escaping with her life, the sexy, stylish thirty-two-year-old brunette calls the police and finds herself face-to-face with FBI agent Sam McCabe. Unnerved by his questions - and his good looks - Maddie is told she's been targeted by a hired killer, one who has eluded McCabe for years. Apparently, she's been mistaken for another woman, an FBI informant of the same name who was also staying at the hotel that night. McCabe grills her, and then disappears. Shaken, she finishes her business and returns home to St. Louis. But days later, Maddie is attacked a second time, and again McCabe returns to question her. He convinces her that the only way she'll ever be safe again is if the killer is caught, and the quickest way to nab him is to use her as bait. Maddie reluctantly agrees, and sparks fly and then ignite as McCabe shadows her. But their unexpected romance throws McCabe off his stride - and puts Maddie in the hands of a killer.
A pulse-pounding romantic thriller from New York Times bestseller Karen Robards
Katharine Lawrence remembers the vicious burglars who shot her best friend, the terror she felt the night she nearly died. But there are things she doesn't remember at all. Like her lover's voice on the phone. Like her clothes in her luxurious Washington townhouse. Like the face in her mirror. Everything in her life feels utterly wrong, as if the trauma has given her some kind of amnesia. As Katharine acts on her instincts and runs for her life, she's rescued by Dan Howard, the handsome doctor who lives next door. She thinks she can trust him, but she will have to decide fast. Because the killers are back.
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En tant que juge au tribunal pour enfants de Franklin (Ohio), Grace Hart a fait ses preuves. Mais ses compétences professionnelles ne lui sont d'aucune utilité lorsqu'il s'agit de sa propre fille. À quinze ans, Jessica est en pleine crise d'adolescence. Tout ce qu'elle veut, c'est être cool boire, fumer de l'herbe, sortir en boîte avec sa bande du lycée... Les choses se compliquent le soir où la brigade des stupéfiants ramène Jessica inconsciente, Grace comprend que les choses sont allées un peu trop loin et qu'il va falloir sévir, Toutefois, elle supporte mal que l'inspecteur Marino lui rappelle ses devoirs de mère. L'arrogance et la désinvolture de cet homme séduisant l'exaspèrent. C'est pourtant vers lui qu'elle se tourne lorsqu'elle s'aperçoit qu'un rôdeur l'épie dans l'ombre. Est-ce sa vie qui est en danger ou celle de Jessica ?
Die junge Lehrerin Rachel ist überzeugt, dass Johnny Harris den Mord, für den er zehn Jahre im Gefängnis büßen musste, nicht begangen hat. Als kurz nach seiner Entlassung jedoch wieder ein Gewaltverbrechen geschieht, gerät Johnny erneut unter Verdacht. Nur Rachels Liebe kann ihm noch helfen.
Louisiana Tiefer Suden, Die noble Strafse, Am Ufer des Ruhmes
Rescatada de las calles de Dublín, Caitlyn O'Malley se encontró bajo la protección de Connor d'Arcy, conde de Iveagh de día, y el más arriesgado salteador de caminos de Irlanda, de noche. de las ruinas del castillo de Donoughmore, el valiente noble salía
Wettlauf gegen die Zeit Die kleine Lexie ist vor sieben Jahren verschwunden. Seitdem klammert sich die Staatsanwältin Sarah an die Hoffnung, ihre Tochter irgendwann wiederzusehen. Ein geheimnisvoller Anruf bestätigt schließlich den Verdacht, dass Lexie noch am Leben ist: Sarah hört die Stimme ihrer Tochter. Doch bevor sie gegen den Entführer ermitteln kann, verschwindet wieder ein 9-jähriges Mädchen.
Zwei Romane in einem Band
Gefährlicher als die Wildnis Utahs ist der Mann, den sie Herzensbrecher nennen... Lynn Nelson, eine attraktive, geschiedene Nachrichtenmoderatorin aus Chicago, ist mit ihrer Tochter Rory und einer Gruppe von Mitschülerinnen für einen Urlaub in die Bergeinsamkeit Utahs gekommen. Schon am zweiten Tag werden die bildhübsche Mutter und ihre heranwachsende Tochter durch einen Unfall von der Gruppe getrennt. Es gibt keinen Weg zurück aus der Wildnis. Ihr einziger Schutz ist der blendend aussehende Macho Jess, auf den Rory ein Auge geworfen hat. Doch das Abenteuer beginnt erst, als sie einen schrecklichen Fund machen - die Urlaubsidylle voller erotischer Spannungen verwandelt sich jäh in einen lebensgefährlichen Alptraum.
Sie lebt im Paradies, bis sie die Hölle kennenlernt... Ein kalter Windhauch reißt Anna aus ihren Gedanken. Sie sitzt allein in der Bibliothek, draußen herrscht finstere Nacht. Erschrocken und fasziniert zugleich beobachtet sie den nächtlichen Eindringling, der seelenruhig die Bücher im Regal zur Seite räumt, um an den geheimen Safe zu gelangen, wo ihre Juwelen aufbewahrt sind. Plötzlich scheint er ihre Augen zu spüren - Augen wie Smaragde, die ihn unwiderstehlich in ihren Bann schlagen.
Lisa Collins gerät in die Wirren des Krieges und wird von einem Glücksritter vor dem sicheren Tod gerettet. In den Armen des Söldners erfährt Lisa eine grenzenlose Leidenschaft, die sie nie zuvor bei einem Mann gespürt hat. Aber sie erkennt auch, daß Liebe und Haß dicht beieinander liegen. Unter der heißen Sonne von Afrika lehnt sie sich verzweifelt gegen ihr Schicksal auf, das untrennbar mit der geheimnisvollen Gestalt des Söldners verbunden ist.
Zwei Romane in einem Band
In de hoop dat hij niet ontdekt dat hij niet de vader is van haar elfjarige zoon, ondergaat een vrouw gewillig de vrijwel dagelijkse mishandelingen door haar echtgenoot, tot het moment waarop ze haar oude jeugdliefde ontmoet.
Hlavní hrdina se vrací po letech z vězení do rodného města, místní obyvatelé o něj však nestojí, pouze mladá učitelka Rachel projeví lidský soucit a toleranci. Johnny Harris se po deseti letech ve vězení vrací do rodného Tylervillu, aby se pokusil začít nový život. Nebude to mít snadné, neboť počestní tylervillští občané o odsouzeného vraha nestojí - pouze mladá učitelka Rachel Grantová nikdy nevěřila v Johnnyho vinu a nabízí mu pomocnou ruku. Ten chlapec, kterého před lety učila, však už není chlapec. Nosí přiléhavé džíny a dlouhé vlasy a vůbec neskrývá, co ke své bývalé učitelce cítí. Jak dlouho mu Rachel dokáže odolávat? A zatímco se oba snaží porozumět svým citům, je ubodána další mladá žena. Stejně jako u oběti vraždy, k níž došlo před lety, se na jejím těle najdou poházené voňavé květy, Johnny opět upadne v podezření a Rachel se ocitá ve smrtelném nebezpečí...
Americká autorka najpredávanejších kníh Karen Robardsová vytvorila pôsobivý príbeh súčasnej ženy, ktorú vrúcna láska k jedinému synovi drží v manželstve bez lásky — kým sa v jej svete znovu neobjaví milovaný muž a až do základov neotrasie životom, ktorý vybudovala pre seba a pre svoje dieťa. Navonok pôsobí Maggin život idylicky. Jej manžel Lyle, vplyvný podnikateľ a vzor americkej aristokracie, sa k nej pred verejnosťou správa ako ku kráľovnej, avšak za zamknutými dverami ju psychicky aj fyzicky týra. Magdaléna sa zdráha odhaliť toto tajomstvo, lebo sa bojí, že príde o syna Dávida, ktorý nie je Lylovým dieťaťom. Raz večer si Maggy zájde do spoločnosti, aby zabudla na trápenie, a stretne sa so svojou prvou láskou Nickom... mužom, na ktorého nikdy neprestala myslieť. Ani Nick sa nikdy nevzdal nádeje, že Maggy znovu získa. No jeho návrat do Magginho života je nebezpečný. Ak Nick zistí, kto je otcom jej dieťaťa, ohrozí Dávidov život... Román plný napätia, zrady, posadnutosti a nekonečnej lásky je psychologicky najprepracovanejším a najpútavejším dielom známej americkej autorky.
Zkrácené verze nejlepších románů současných světových autorů v jedné antologii. Svazek obsahuje čtyři romány a je vyváženou kombinací akčního příběhu plného napětí, příběhu s detektivní zápletkou, příběhu ze života a v neposlední řadě také příběhu, v nichž hraje hlavní roli láska a mezilidské vztahy.
