Assassin. Gardener. Reluctant cat adoptee.All Dante wants is to be left alone in the small New Zealand town no one's heard of. No drama. No bodies. No questions.But then, of course, the orchid convention comes to town, and Dante is knee deep in suspects, intrigue, and red herrings.On top of all this, Dante must navigate a mysterious woman from his past, cat issues, and the terrifying prospect of a first date.And he has to do it while fighting his instinct to solve problems the old-fashioned way: permanently.The 'Retired Assassin's Guide to Orchid Hunting' is a cosy paranormal mystery with found family, ghosts, a grumpy assassin and a sunshine gardener.Come for the murder, stay for the cat, the gardens, and the chaos.

Book 1 in the brand-new Twin Lights series from the beloved author of The Sisterhood! In a fresh, new series for fans of Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, and Melida Leigh, #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels introduces siblings Madison and Lincoln Taylor, whose Jersey Shore inheritance plunges them into a world of mystery and mayhem . . . Growing up, Madison Taylor and her younger brother Lincoln lived in privilege, but their sheltered existence abruptly ended when their father was arrested for fraud and the family assets were seized. Since then, Madison has carved out a new path, studying fashion and working her way up to editor in chief of La Femme magazine, while Lincoln teaches wealth management at a small college outside the city. Both have separated themselves from their family and their past—until an unexpected bequest arrives from their late uncle. Madison and Lincoln are now the new co-owners of a marina at...

Some loves are worth a second try… even when the past still hurts. ???? Ana and Lara had the kind of love that felt like forever—until fear and outside pressures tore them apart. Now, months after their painful breakup, Ana throws herself into teaching, and Lara focuses on her veterinary clinic, both pretending they’ve moved on. But neither can forget what they lost. Then fate intervenes. A chance encounter reunites them, and suddenly, all the old feelings come rushing back. The laughter, the intimacy… the what-ifs. But rebuilding trust isn’t easy. Ana’s family still doubts their relationship. Lara’s career demands leave little room for compromise. And both women must confront the insecurities that drove them apart the first time. With Max, their loyal dog, as their reluctant matchmaker, Ana and Lara tentatively navigate stolen moments, hard conversations, and the terrifying vulnerability of choosing love—again. But when a crisis forces them to lean on each other, they discover that second chances aren’t just about fixing the past… they’re about creating a future stronger than either imagined.   Why Readers Will Love This Book: Aching second-chance romance—Perfect for fans of "The One That Got Away" tropes. Authentic emotional depth—Healing, family tensions, and career struggles feel real. Adorable dog sidekick—Max steals scenes (and hearts). Slow-burn reconciliation—Every glance and unspoken word crackles with tension. Hopeful, uplifting HEA—Because love deserves a happy ending. Perfect For Fans Of: The emotional depth of Jae’s Just Physical The second-chance angst in Harper Bliss’ At the Water’s Edge The warmth of Georgia Beers’ Starting from Scratch Tropes You’ll Adore: Loyal pet as matchmaker Career vs. love dilemmas Found family acceptance

A Mafia insider and authentic Hollywood tough guy reveals the explosive secrets he's learned (and kept) for decades in this shocking tell all that unveils the hidden worlds of film and organized crime—from who shot JFK and murdered Jimmy Hoffa to the truth about Marilyn Monroe's death. Foreword by Steve Schirripa, star of The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and Under the BoardwalkThe Kennedys, Marilyn, the Vatican, Vegas, The Godfather, the Mob, and more . . . During a cursed childhood in a Manhattan neighborhood teeming with Italian immigrants, Gianni Russo fended for himself at an early age. It was a quality that didn't go unnoticed by Frank Costello—father figure, mentor, and legendary crime boss. Thanks to Costello, Gianni was only twelve when his luck would change for a lifetime. All of it charmed—and thrilling. With it came Hollywood glamor, Vegas risk-takers, political conspiracies, sex, murder, shadow...