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Romance, jealousy, and murder from the internationally bestselling author Faith Martin, writing as Maxine Barry She served her time, now she wants to find the real killer. Oriana Foster spent thirteen years in prison for a murder she didn't commit. Now she's out and returns to her home village in Oxfordshire. She has one goal: to find the real killer of Rollo Seton. While inside, a mysterious benefactor has put £2 million in trust for her. She uses the money to buy the Manor House in Nether Dene, the tiny village she grew up in. The village doesn't want her back. She hires Connor O'Dell, a good-looking bodyguard. He's there in case things get rough. But it's Lowell Seton, the younger brother of Rollo and the love of Oriana's life, who quickly becomes the greatest danger... to her heart. And when Connor falls for Mercedes Seton, Oriana's former best friend, things threaten to totally fall apart. The real killer will strike again to protect their secrets. Don't miss this gripping and enjoyable romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of Danielle Steele, Josephine Cox, Nora Roberts, or Jackie Collins.

An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense and romance Faith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold more than two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry. Please note this book was first published as Moth to the Flame. How far would you go for revenge? Davina Granger wants revenge. She blames Dr. Gareth Lacey for her brother's suicide. When she gets a fellowship at his Oxford college, she finally has her chance to punish him. But her plan never included falling in love with him. But is he really as guilty as she thinks? Alicia Norman is a student at the same college. She's excited to leave her sheltered, privileged existence for college life and a chance of love and adventure. But her brother and his friends will do anything to stop her from being with someone they think isn't posh enough. Including murder? How far will they go? Revenge isn't always as sweet as you think. And romance can play havoc with the best-laid plans.

An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense and romance Faith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold over two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry. Please note this book was first published as Melting the Iceman. What would you do to avoid a scandal? American heiress Laurel Van Gilder has arrived in Oxford to present a prestigious award. Laurel rents a bicycle and crashes into a car belonging to Professor Gideon Welles. Knocked unconscious, she is taken to hospital and wakes the next day, Gideon having stayed by her side all night. Bickering and sniping at each other over whose fault it was, they are relieved to see the back of each other, but there is a spark Laurel can't ignore. Days later, at the gala to present the award, guess who is the winner? Scandalous love and mysterious attraction That evening, a precious heirloom, belonging to Laurel's family and being given to the award-winner, is stolen. Despite their caustic relations up to now, Laurel turns to Gideon for assistance. Although he's infuriating, she's actually rather besotted with him. Can they solve the mystery without involving the police and avoid bringing scandal to the college?

An utterly gripping page-turner full of intrigue and romance People say she married for money... and the family will do anything to stop her inheriting a fortune. Keira Westcombe, aka Lady Penda, marries Lucas Harwood, a man fifty years her senior. They're not in love but they are firm friends, and their marriage makes sense for them. When Lucas's stepson Fane turns up, he and Keira are instantly attracted to each other. But Fane thinks Keira is a gold-digger and neither are willing to admit their true feelings. In a family full of secrets, love can spell danger. Now Keira has made a very dangerous enemy who will cheat, steal, and lie to keep her out of the will. She's in danger of losing not only the man she married but everything she's ever cared about.

An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense and hot romance. Faith Martin is the author of the beloved “Hillary Greene” series. Her books have sold over two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry. Would you kill to keep your most precious secret? In America, Lady Halcyone Syramore-Forbes, known as Flame, is a student with a talent for designing jewelry. She is introduced to jewelry boss Reece Dexter and finds him arrogant. She is also wildly attracted to him. Then she discovers her mother is marrying Reece's father. In England, Flame meets her long-lost twin brother Justin. He thinks she's come to claim her share of the family fortune and isn't very happy. Flame and Justin's father recently died in mysterious circumstances and suspicion falls on Justin. There are so many twists and turns as everything that can get in the way of love does, and threatens the free-spirited Flame. Will she pay the ultimate price for love? Intrigue, passion, and a burning desire, in a family full of secrets

An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense, mystery, and romance. Real murder at a murder mystery weekend in Oxford. Everything is not as it seems during those balmy summer days at one of Oxford's most prestigious colleges. Lorcan Greene, wealthy gallery owner and expert forgery-spotter, is hired by Detective Braine of the Art Fraud Squad to investigate a tip-off in Oxford. But Lorcan gets more than he bargains for, falling in love with talented art student Frederica Delacroix. But what's she hiding and could she even be involved in forgery herself? Who's real and who's fake? Meanwhile, a murder mystery weekend is being held at St Bede's College. However, someone is using it as a cover to steal a priceless painting from the college. Two members of the cast, Reeve and Annis, fall madly in love, but they're in danger of more than just having their hearts broken. In a thrilling finale, full of breathtaking intrigue and romance, who will turn out to be a fraud, faker, or even a murderer?

Trials and tribulations on the River Thames. Melisande Ray loves the Thames. Her beloved hotel, the Ray of Sunshine, overlooks its banks. But when the wealthy mogul Wendell James looks to set up a rival business nearby, he threatens to destroy everything she cares about. And is his interest in her more than just professional? You can get into an awful lot of trouble on a canal boat! Gisela Ashley has just been through a nasty court case. She helped put a jewelry shop robber behind bars, but the criminal's mother approached her outside the court and gave her a frightening message. She decides to take a holiday on one of Melisande's long boats, but a mix-up over names leaves her sharing the boat with ex-soldier Keefe Ashleigh. She can't quite understand why she feels so attracted to him. But who can she trust, and who wants her dead? Two women face dangerous waters, but who will be pulled under?

A gloriously fun romantic suspense novel by a bestselling author. Does money really buy happiness? Or will it bring these two women more than they bargained for? Orphan Harriet Jensen inherits a beautiful manor house and turns it into the successful Windrush Hotel. But her estranged relatives, including the handsome Giles, believe they should have inherited the property. Despite their battles, Harriet and Giles find themselves drawn to each other. Vania McAllen runs away to England from her stifling life in America. She gets a job in Harriet's hotel and the two become firm friends. Then, the man she loves tracks her down. But can she trust him or is he only after her money? For Harriet and Vania, their inheritance seems more trouble than it's worth. Don't miss this gripping and enjoyable romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of Danielle Steele, Josephine Cox, Nora Roberts, or Jackie Collins.

An utterly gripping novel full of suspense, mystery, and romance. When headstrong Nesta Aldernay comes to Oxford, it's to set the record straight for her father. Not to get mixed up in a tragedy, and certainly not to seduce the attractive if somewhat complicated Detective Inspector Lisle Jarvis. She's only there to clear her father's name. Sir Vivian Dalrymple of St Bede's College tries to help her, but winds up dead. And Nesta was one of the last people to see Sir Vivian alive. What has she got herself into? Detective Jarvis is concerned to find himself falling for a suspect in his latest murder case, and is determined to keep Nesta at arm's length. But can he fight his feelings long enough to find Sir Vivian's killer? Don't miss this gripping and enjoyable romantic suspense novel perfect for fans of Danielle Steele, Josephine Cox, Nora Roberts, Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, or Jackie Collins.

Escape to a tropical island for excitement, mystery, suspense, and romance in this fabulous novel by a bestselling author. Electra Stapleton has no time for romance. She is totally dedicated to her career as a world-class orchid grower. But nothing ever prepared her for the utterly gorgeous Haldane Fox entering her life. But little does she know, Fox is a man on a mission. He is determined to retrieve his father's priceless stolen orchid-an orchid that Electra believes her own father grew himself. Meanwhile, things are getting steamy in the hot houses. Princess Ileana is visiting the Orchid House on a royal tour and has fallen head over heels for Electra's head botanist. The only problem? Ileana's grandfather has already arranged her marriage to Prince Lohano Tiki... Worlds collide and forbidden desires blossom in this stunning romantic suspense by a bestselling author.