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| panic room house of secrets: Panic Room Robert Goddard, 2018-03-22 ‘Is this his best yet?...Full of sinister menace and propulsive pace with twisty plotting’ Lee Child WHAT REALLY LIES WITHIN? High on a Cornish cliff sits a vast uninhabited mansion. Uninhabited except for Blake, a young woman of mysterious background, currently acting as housesitter. The house has a panic room. Cunningly concealed, steel lined, impregnable – and apparently closed from within. Even Blake doesn’t know it’s there. She’s too busy being on the run from life, from a story she thinks she’s escaped. But her remote existence is going to be threatened when people come looking for the house’s owner, rogue pharma entrepreneur, Jack Harkness. Soon people with questionable motives will be asking Blake the sort of questions she can’t – or won’t - want to answer. WILL THE PANIC ROOM EVER GIVE UP ITS SECRETS? |
| panic room house of secrets: THE PANIC ROOM: 30+ Ghost Tales by Sheridan Le Fanu Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, 2023-12-22 This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories. Contents: Green Tea The Familiar Mr Justice Harbottle Carmilla The Ghost and the Bone-Setter The Fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh The Drunkard's Dream Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter A Chapter in the History of a Tyrone Family The Haunted Baronet Madam Crowl's Ghost Squire Toby's Will Dickon the Devil The Child That Went with the Fairies The White Cat of Drumgunniol An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street Ghost Stories of Chapelizod Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling Sir Dominick's Bargain Ultor de Lacy The Vision of Tom Chuff Stories of Lough Guir The Evil Guest Laura Silver Bell The Murdered Cousin The Mysterious Lodger An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House The Dead Sexton A Debt of Honor Haunted Pichon and Sons, of the Croix Rousse The Spirit's Whisper What Was It? |
| panic room house of secrets: The House of Royals Saga Keary Taylor, For the first time, enjoy the HOUSE OF ROYALS saga in one combined volume. This edition includes all five novels: House of Royals House of Pawns House of Kings House of Judges House of Ravens When the sun goes down, proving loyalty means far more than blood. Every town has its history and skeletons, but Silent Bend, Mississippi’s are darker than most. Ruled from the shadows by the House—the immortal Born and their aging, enslaved Bitten—everyone knows not to go out after dark and that the police will never look into crimes involving blood. Alivia Ryan didn’t know the man who claims to be her father through a will even existed until she inherits the Conrath plantation. Instead of the sleepy house she expects, she finds a mansion and a staff who look at her with fear in their eyes. Ian Ward tried to kill Alivia the first time they met, and then insisted he train her to defend herself against the House, who he claims will try to manipulate and take her in for their own political reasons. And the growing attraction between them will threaten their lives—Ian is a sworn enemy of the House. In Silent Bend, people disappear, the threat of a demented King and the legend of his resurrecting Queen hang over everyone’s heads, and proving loyalty means far more than blood. You’d better watch who you trust in this town… The House of Royals Saga is a totally new take on vampire paranormal romance with a brave and cunning heroine, a smoldering, brooding hero, and a twist that will drop your jaw to the floor. Perfect for fans of Bella Forrest, I.T. Lucas, Stephanie Meyer, Eva Chase, Jaymin Eve, and K.F. Breene. |
| panic room house of secrets: House of Secrets Richard Hawke, 2010 Unsatisfied with his successful political career and devoted family, Senator Andy Foster engages in various affairs until one of his lovers ends up murdered, a situation that threatens everything he has worked for and renders him the killer's target. |
| panic room house of secrets: Create Your Own Escape Room Amanda Symonds, 2022-06-17 Creating your own escape room at home can be a fun and challenging way to spend an afternoon or evening with your family or friends. An escape room is an adventure game in which players are locked in a room and have to use elements of the room to solve puzzles and escape within a set time limit. This book gives you practical advice to help you write your own story, create clues and puzzles, find props and run a successful event. We discuss tips for physical and online rooms, including where to find resources for the classroom. UPDATED for 2023: New Info for Cipher Codes: Pigpen, Morse code and Mirrored Letter Decoders. Additional sections: Online Escape Rooms for kids and adults Tips for solving Escape Rooms quickly 40 narrative ideas for your story Creating sound effects and adding emotion to your room Best websites reviewing Commercial Escape Rooms Cipher Codes: Pigpen, Morse code and Mirrored Letter Decoders Escape rooms do not need to be expensive to set up. You can make your own puzzles using our cipher codes and design props at home. This book is a fantastic gift for puzzle enthusiasts or families that want to create their own customised game! Order your revised copy today. |
| panic room house of secrets: Texas Secrets Delores Fossen, 2022-04-26 Finding the truth—before it’s too late Lawman from Her Past When Lauren Beckett is nearly killed in a home invasion and discovers her son was switched at birth, she knows there’s only one man she can turn to for protection. Deputy Cameron Doran isn’t expecting to find his ex-lover on his ranch, claiming the unthinkable about the nephew he’s been raising. But as they seek the truth, someone else is on the hunt…and wants them dead. Landon Returning home to investigate a murder, Detective Landon Ryland learns the body was discovered in the home of Tessa Sinclair, a woman he once knew intimately. And Tessa has no idea who she is—or why she's cradling a newborn. Now Tessa and the baby are next on the killer's hit list, and Landon refuses to leave their safety in anyone else's hands…. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Previously published as Lawman from Her Past and Landon |
| panic room house of secrets: Unraveling Killer Secrets Shannon Redmon, 2024-08-20 She looked a criminal in the eye… …and now she’s a target After discovering the scene of her friend’s murder, forensic photographer Sasha Kane barely escapes alive. But snapping a photo puts her and her son directly in the killer’s sights…and under the protection of her ex-boyfriend Detective Judah Walker. Stunned that Sasha kept their boy a secret, Judah must put his distrust aside to protect his new family. But with the killer closing in, their future hinges on whether they can survive long enough for justice to prevail. From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith. |
| panic room house of secrets: The Wife Upstairs Rachel Hawkins, 2022-11-29 Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller “Compulsively readable...a gothic thriller laced with arsenic.” ––EW One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021: CNN • Newsweek • Vulture • PopSugar • Parade • BuzzFeed • E!Online • TimeOut • Woman's Day • Goodreads • She Reads • Good Housekeeping • CrimeReads • Frolic • Hello! • Mystery and Suspense January 2021 Indie Next Pick and #1 LibraryReads Pick A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, Rachel Hawkins's The Wife Upstairs combines Southern charm with atmospheric domestic suspense, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Megan Miranda. Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates––a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. The kind of place where no one will notice if Jane lifts the discarded tchotchkes and jewelry off the side tables of her well-heeled clients. Where no one will think to ask if Jane is her real name. But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Recently widowed, Eddie is Thornfield Estates’ most mysterious resident. His wife, Bea, drowned in a boating accident with her best friend, their bodies lost to the deep. Jane can’t help but see an opportunity in Eddie––not only is he rich, brooding, and handsome, he could also offer her the kind of protection she’s always yearned for. Yet as Jane and Eddie fall for each other, Jane is increasingly haunted by the legend of Bea, an ambitious beauty with a rags-to-riches origin story, who launched a wildly successful southern lifestyle brand. How can she, plain Jane, ever measure up? And can she win Eddie’s heart before her past––or his––catches up to her? With delicious suspense, incisive wit, and a fresh, feminist sensibility, The Wife Upstairs flips the script on a timeless tale of forbidden romance, ill-advised attraction, and a wife who just won’t stay buried. In this vivid reimagining of one of literature’s most twisted love triangles, which Mrs. Rochester will get her happy ending? |
| panic room house of secrets: Secrets of the Moon Stephen Hunt, Because sometimes, insanity and genius are indistinguishable... Agatha Witchley used to be a spy in the Cold War, but now she's locked up in the UK's premier maximum-security mental institution. She believes that the ghosts of the celebrity dead visit her padded cell and whisper the world's secrets in her ears. Which is a big problem for the British government, because she's the only one who can help them when an American billionaire is murdered in London in one of the strangest killings yet. The Home Secretary needs the case locked down and solved before the entrepreneur’s death becomes public knowledge and economic chaos ensures. The woman he has in mind for the job might be paranoid, she might be lethal, she might half-insane and drawing a pension, but it's amazing how you can forgive that in a genius when it's a genius's help you need. Yes, the security forces need Agatha Witchley again. It's just the ghosts of Churchill, Elvis and Groucho Marx they could do without. |
| panic room house of secrets: Secrets of the Past Revealed Susie Polzin, 2024-08-16 When Amber and Maree Stokes inherit a house from an estranged aunt, they uncover more than just dusty memories. Lurking within its walls is the restless spirit of their cousin, Alice. As they delve into the mysteries of the past, the sisters are drawn into a chilling quest: to solve a murder and help Alice find peace. But with danger at every corner, will they live to claim their inheritance? |
| panic room house of secrets: Caught Off Guard Kristi Rose, From USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kristi Rose comes a fun, twisty, mystery series for fans of Janet Evanovich and Stephanie Bond. There’s no rule book for this deadly game When Samantha’s friend and sometimes boss AJ Gunn is accused of murdering the star quarterback for the Oregon pro-team she knows three things: 1. No way is AJ guilty even if he doesn’t have a solid alibi 2. This is not a one gal PI gig, she’s going to need help 3. Rich people are crazy If Samantha thought she was out of her element in Wind River, investigating in a new town is like working in a foreign land. Looking for a real suspect, Samantha meets a host of powerful characters with deep pockets and dark secrets. They’re dangerous and strike fast. And Samantha knows too much. She’ll have to watch her back. If not, AJ will go to jail for life and Samantha could end up paying the ultimate penalty. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. This book is a 6-8 hour read and doesn't haven't to be read in the series order. |
| panic room house of secrets: Otherworld Secrets Kelley Armstrong, 2016-01-26 The next anthology from the #1 New York Times bestselling Otherworld series More than a decade after Kelley Armstrong first opened the doors to the Otherworld, fans are still clamoring for more. The second in the trilogy, Otherworld Secrets, features fan-favorites such as Cassandra, Savannah, and Adam in rare and never-before-published short stories—plus a brand new novella. Fans old and new will flock to this mystery-themed volume to discover the deepest secrets of this captivating world. |
| panic room house of secrets: The Secrets You Keep Kate White, 2020-10 You've lost your memory. A woman has been murdered. Your husband is keeping secrets. How do you know who to trust? Months after being involved in a terrible car crash, Bryn Harper is physically healed but her emotional scars remain raw. She has no memory of the accident and is plagued with bad dreams. When Bryn and her husband, Guy, host a dinner party Bryn swears money has been stolen while Guy seems unfazed. Bryn confronts the caterer that night and is horrified to discover the woman's brutally slain body the next day. As the case is investigated, Bryn is dragged into a fresh nightmare and learns that Guy is keeping things from her. Another murder occurs and Bryn realises the danger is getting ever closer to home. How well does Bryn really know the man she loves? For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don't miss this tense and page-turning novel. Before I Go to Sleep meets The Husband's Secret. Praise for The Secrets You Keep 'Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed, Kate White's clever psychological thriller lures us into the life of vulnerable narrator Bryn whose marriage is not what she thought it was. The uncertainty develops as the stakes ramp up ever higher, and I was holding my breath as I turned the last few pages.' Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew 'True to form, Kate White's The Secrets You Keep kept me up way past my bedtime, anxiously turning the pages. Taut, tense, and utterly gripping, I could not go to sleep until I found out whodunit.' Jessica Knoll, author of Luckiest Girl Alive 'Mesmerizing and thrilling... mystery lovers will be well served with this novel, as it grabs the reader instantly and can be devoured in one afternoon.' Booklist 'This can't-put-it-down murder mystery from the former editor of Cosmo follows an author pushed to the brink by escalating chaos.' Cosmopolitan |
| panic room house of secrets: How To Keep a Secret Sarah Morgan, 2018-07-10 For three generations of women, a summer on Martha’s Vineyard brings family drama, new beginnings, and a second chance at love in this heartwarming novel. Lauren has the perfect life . . . if she ignores the fact that it’s a fragile house of cards, and that her daughter Mack has just turned into a teenage stranger. Jenna is desperate to start a family with her husband, but it’s . . . Just. Not. Happening. While her heart is breaking inside, she’s determined to keep her trademark smile on her face. Nancy knows she hasn’t been the best mother, but how can she ever tell Lauren and Jenna the reason why? Then life changes in an instant, and Lauren, Mack, Jenna and Nancy are thrown together for a summer on Martha’s Vineyard. Somehow, these very different women must relearn how to be a family. And while unraveling their secrets might be their biggest challenge, the rewards could be infinite. |
| panic room house of secrets: Dirty Little Secrets C. J. Omololu, 2010-08-10 Everyone has a secret. But Lucy's is bigger and dirtier than most. It's one she's been hiding for years-that her mom's out-of-control hoarding has turned their lives into a world of garbage and shame. She's managed to keep her home life hidden from her best friend and her crush, knowing they'd be disgusted by the truth. So, when her mom dies suddenly in their home, Lucy hesitates to call 911 because revealing their way of life would make her future unbearable-and she begins her two-day plan to set her life right. With details that are as fascinating as they are disturbing, C. J. Omololu weaves an hour-by-hour account of Lucy's desperate attempt at normalcy. Her fear and isolation are palpable as readers are pulled down a path from which there is no return, and the impact of hoarding on one teen's life will have readers completely hooked. |
| panic room house of secrets: Secrets Uncovered: A Romantic Suspense Collection Tess Gerritsen, Julie Miller, Janie Crouch, 2016-07-18 For the first time in one collection, three romantic suspense stories from New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen, Julie Miller, and Janie Crouch. Never Say Never by Tess Gerritsen Twenty years after her father's plane crashes, Willy Jane Maitland is finally tracking his last moves. She recognizes the danger, but her search for the truth is the only thing that matters. Willy knows she can't proceed without the help of ex-army officer Guy Barnard. But in a place where truth has many faces, she suspects even Guy has hidden motives... Kansas City Cover-Up by Julie Miller As the Kansas City Police Department's archenemy, reporter Gabriel Knight never expected to need its help. But the sexy journalist suspects the death of a politician's aide will shed light on the long-unsolved murder of his fiancée. He demands to team up with tough, beautiful detective Olivia Watson. Sharing a mutual distrust—and a disturbingly mutual attraction—Gabe and Olivia discover that someone's working hard to keep old secrets buried and stop their investigation dead. Infiltration by Janie Crouch Omega Sector agent Cameron Branson is on the most important case of his career: recovery of classified software that has fallen into the wrong hands. After months of undercover work, he's on the verge of cracking the case. Until Sophia Reardon -a familiar face from his past- shows up in the wrong place at the wrong time. Knowing that she could expose him, Cameron is forced to hurl Sophia into his world of deception and terror. And as it all begins to unravel, Cameron must choose - finish the mission or save the one woman he's never been able to forget. |
| panic room house of secrets: The School of English Hilary Mantel, 2015-05-21 A new story from Hilary Mantel, author of Wolf Hall and The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher and twice winner of the Man Booker Prize. This story is also available in the paperback and eBook edition of The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher. |
| panic room house of secrets: Nick Heller: The Beginning, Books 1 & 2 Joseph Finder, 2017-07-03 New York Times bestselling author Joseph Finder brought private investigator and ex-Special Forces Nick Heller to life in a critically acclaimed series. Here is Nick Heller’s beginning, in a down-priced bundle of the first two thrillers. Vanished Lauren Heller and her husband are attacked in Georgetown, but when he disappears completely, she calls her brother-in-law—Nick Heller—to investigate. Thrown into a desperate chase, Nick digs up secrets about his estranged brother and finds himself pitted against Washington’s most influential forces to protect his family. Buried Secrets Approached by an old friend whose daughter has been abducted, Nick lands in the middle of a life-or-death situation that’s both high-profile and intensely personal—and uncovering a conspiracy that reaches up to the highest levels of government. |
| panic room house of secrets: Panic Lauren Oliver, 2014-03-04 From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a captivating, thrilling novel of fear, friendship, courage, and hope that will leave readers gasping for air. Now a television series on Prime Video, starring Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Enrique Murciano, Camron Jones, and Ray Nicholson! E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars, calls Panic a thrill a minute. Kirkus says: Will have readers up until the wee hours, School Library Journal raves: Fast-paced and captivating. Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a poor town of twelve thousand people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do. Heather never thought she would compete in panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors. She'd never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought. Dodge has never been afraid of panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game; he's sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he's not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for. For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most. Read the book that inspired the series, which the New York Times described as “Reminiscent of ‘The Hunger Games’ but grounded in the real world.” |
| panic room house of secrets: The Poison Secret Gregg Loomis, 2015-01-06 In the year 88 BC, King Mithradates of Anatolia died suddenly after an apparent poisoning. His son, Prince Mithradates, then disappeared for seven years into the woods where he collected hemlock plants and other deadly poisons. Upon his return, he shared a fatal meal with his mother and brother. Mithradates, who ultimately became King, somehow left the meal unharmed. In modern-day Turkey, a young boy endures a bite from a venomous viper. His doctor reports that the child experienced no ill effects and suggests the existence of a universal immunity in his blood, possibly as a descendant of Mithradates. And then the battle over his blood sample begins, attracting vigilantes who will stop at nothing to get their hands on the immunity. They even go so far as to steal young boy’s hematology reports—and then murder the doctor who made the discovery. Word of the discovery made in his Holt Foundation children’s hospital quickly spreads across continents to Lang Reilly. Lang decides he and his wife, Gurt, must travel to Turkey to get to the bottom of these tragic events. Soon after arriving in Trabzon, Turkey, Lang’s house is burglarized, his rental car is attacked by phony police officers, and his wife is abducted from their hotel room by members of the Turkish mafia. Lang’s life is not the only one in danger, and he must work fast to gain possession of the immunity before it is too late. |
| panic room house of secrets: Too Close For Comfort (A Samantha True Mystery Boxset) Kristi Rose, 2024-04-26 This boxset includes the following books in the Samantha True Series: Caught Off Guard (Book 4) There’s no rule book for this deadly game When Samantha’s friend and sometimes boss AJ Gunn is accused of murdering the star quarterback for the Oregon pro-team she knows three things: No way is AJ guilty even if he doesn’t have a solid alibi This is not a one gal PI gig, she’s going to need help Rich people are crazy If Samantha thought she was out of her element in Wind River, investigating in a new town is like working in a foreign land. Looking for a real suspect, Samantha meets a host of powerful characters with deep pockets and dark secrets. They’re dangerous and strike fast. And Samantha knows too much. She’ll have to watch her back. If not, AJ will go to jail for life and Samantha could end up paying the ultimate penalty. Two Time Loser Book 5 A fake fiancée. An alive deceased husband. Samantha’s life just got more complicated. When Stella MacInerney asks Samantha to be her maid of honor, she's surprised. The woman has enough stepdaughters from her three previous marriages to ask one of them. Why didn’t she? Then Leo asks Samantha to be his plus one to the wedding, as his fake fiancée. What’s up with that? So when Stella is kidnapped the eve of her wedding it’s up to Samantha to get to the bottom of these mysteries. Samantha vows three things: 1. Find Stella’s kidnappers and make them pay. She can’t wait to use her highest voltage stun gun on this bad guy. 2. Discover why Leo needs a fake fiancée? Who knew he had a past with the wedding planner? And when asked, he clams up. 3. Track down a key eyewitness in Stella’s disappearance who is a dead ringer for Carson. Could her dead husband really be alive? When Stella’s ransomed for three million dollars, Samantha has twenty-four hours to find her alive. All while pretending to be engaged to Leo to keep the smiling devil of a wedding planner at bay, never mind Samantha's facing her own matrimonial past. Samantha doesn’t know how she’ll feel if the witness turns out to be Carson. But she might just have to use her highest voltage stun gun on him, too. Unless her fake fiancée does it first. Dodged a Bullet Book 6 In a game of cat and mouse, always be the cat. PI Samantha True is used to danger, but this time the stakes are higher than ever. Someone is trying to kill her. She’ll need her ex-sorta-husband’s help. It’s hard to spend time with a new boyfriend when your ex-sorta-husband is hanging around. Sam’s new client, YouTube star Lora Darling is famous for breaking barriers as a female gamer. But fame has its price. Lora has a stalker, one who intends to see her dead. When Lora’s partner is poisoned and Lora is drugged, Samantha knows the stalker is closer than they ever imagined. The gaming world isn’t all fun—and well, you know, games—it’s a multi-million-dollar cutthroat business. Throw in the meddling media, a sick father, and a contract killer and it’s just another Monday for Samantha True, PI. Warning: May cause spontaneous laughter. This mystery offers witty banter, characters you'll want to be friends with, and is a perfect escape to the Pacific Northwest. Laughing out loud in public may cause curious glances from strangers. |
| panic room house of secrets: House of Secrets Lynda Stacey, 2016-07-19 A woman struggles to escape her past in a thriller boasting a “fabulous setting, gripping suspense and a masterful hero” (Milly Johnson). Madeleine Frost is finally free. After enduring her boyfriend’s increasingly controlling and bullying behavior, she has finally had enough. For her safety—and that of her young daughter—she is leaving. But where to? With little choice, Maddie ends up at her estranged father’s hotel, where she meets the rough-edged Christopher “Bandit” Lawless—an ex-marine and gamekeeper of the grounds—who hides his own painful past behind a hard exterior. After discovering the diary of a previous landowner, Maddie and Bandit find themselves immersed in the history of the old house, uncovering its secrets, scandals, and tragedies—and the truth about each other. But when Madeleine’s ex shows up, determined to reclaim what he believes is his, Maddie and Bandit will have to stand together and fight for the love they have only just found . . . |
| panic room house of secrets: Proof of Murder Lauren Elliott, 2020-04-28 Bookshop owner Addie Greyborne must solve a locked-room murder in a supposedly haunted mansion to recover a priceless Sherlock Holmes original . . . The seaside New England town of Greyborne Harbor is home to many grand estates, including the Queen Anne Victorian Addie inherited from her great aunt. Now one of those mansions is holding an estate sale, which is just what the bookshop owner needs to replenish her supply of rare editions—even if the house is rumored to be haunted. Assisting an overwhelmed insurance appraiser with the inventory, Addie discovers an 1887 magazine containing Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet, which she estimates to be worth over one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. But when Addie later finds the appraiser dead in the estate's private library, with the door bolted from the inside, and the priceless edition missing, it's a mystery worthy of the Great Detective himself. She's certain the death and the robbery are connected—but who, other than a ghost who can walk through walls, could have gotten in to do the deed? It's up to Addie to find the key to the crime—before she's the next one cornered by a killer . . . Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com |
| panic room house of secrets: Touchdown of Temptations: A Gay Romance of Love, Secrets, and Football Sterling Rush, 2025-07-07 In the dazzling world of San Francisco's tech scene meets the gritty gridiron of professional football, Touchdown of Temptations tells the captivating story of Joey, a quirky and brilliant tech genius, and Dave, a charismatic football star with secrets lurking beneath his charming facade. Joey, a recent graduate from USF, navigates his new high-paying job at a cutting-edge startup, enjoying the freedom and challenges it brings. His life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Dave at a high-profile work event. From the start, Joey is enchanted by Dave's undeniable charm and magnetic presence. However, as they grow closer, Joey discovers that Dave's life in the limelight is overshadowed by mysteries and hidden dangers. Their journey together is anything but straightforward. From sudden text messages hinting at unseen threats to a disturbing discovery in Dave's apartment, Joey finds himself tangled in a web of deception and intrigue that he never expected. As Dave's past catches up with them, it's not just their relationship at stake, but their lives. As Joey fights to uncover the truth and save the man he's falling for, he must confront his own fears and secrets. Will their love survive the revelations, or will the shadows of their pasts tear them apart? Touchdown of Temptations is a thrilling ride through love, danger, and redemption, where secrets bind as tightly as the promise of a second chance. Perfect for readers who love their romance with a twist of mystery and a heart-stopping climax that promises to leave you breathless. |
| panic room house of secrets: The Fourth Channel Jen Kirchner, 2013-02-22 For years, Kari Hunter's fooled the world into thinking she's just an everyday girl. Sure, she's the lead singer of world-renowned band Vis Viva, but outside of that, she recycles religiously, is an avid supporter of the environment, and she's a certifiable coffee addict. But Kari has a secret she keeps from her family, friends, and fans.Kari Hunter is a necromancer.The rarest and most powerful of all magic-born, necromancers are notorious for leaving a trail of sacrifices in their wake. But Kari isn't interested in hurting anyone. She works hard at being as un-necromancer-like as possible: everyone she stabs gets a bandage and a lollipop, and whenever her sacrificial knives get too excited by the prospect of violence, she puts them in time-out... in her lingerie drawer.But when an agent of voodoo master Ruair� O'Bryne catches Kari using her powers, her secret's out. And if Ruair� finds out who Kari is, he'll stop at nothing to make her his next sacrifice. |
| panic room house of secrets: Secrets Can Be Murder Beverley Armstrong-Rodman, 2010-07-29 - - - - - The mysterious bride - - - - - He had been the demon of every child's nightmares, the destroyer of families. He had been the devil incarnate. First, a beautiful and mysterious bride moved in next door. She was obviously in trouble, but she kept her secrets to herself. When Vickie and Cassie found her unconscious, at the bottom of the stairs, they couldn't help getting involved. - - - - - Death in the cemetery - - - - - They saw that the foot belonged to a young woman, and the young woman looked to be quite dead. The vacation in Savannah turned scary, when prostitutes began dying. The sight-seeing trip to the cemetery, turned into a race for their lives. The strange gypsy-fortune teller knew more than she should. It was time to get out of Savannah. - - - - -The deadly garage sale discovery - - - - - Out fell a disc, money, a white powdery substance, two pictures, and a gun. Back safely in Niagara Falls, a seemingly harmless garage sale brings new danger. When our hapless heroines find themselves captive aboard a cruiser, they know they may have to commit murder, in order to save themselves. The burning question is - will Cassie live long enough to make it to her own wedding? |
| panic room house of secrets: Book of Secrets Chris Roberson, 2009 A tremendous modern fantasy – The Da Vinci Code remade by the Coen Brothers! |
| panic room house of secrets: An Unwanted Guest Shari Lapena, 2019-05-14 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door and Not a Happy Family “A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.” –Good Housekeeping “Another nail-biter perfect for an all-nighter.” –Entertainment Weekly A weekend retreat at a cozy mountain lodge is supposed to be the perfect getaway . . . but when the storm hits, no one is getting away It's winter in the Catskills and Mitchell's Inn, nestled deep in the woods, is the perfect setting for a relaxing--maybe even romantic--weekend away. It boasts spacious old rooms with huge woodburning fireplaces, a well-stocked wine cellar, and opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just curling up with a good murder mystery. So when the weather takes a turn for the worse, and a blizzard cuts off the electricity--and all contact with the outside world--the guests settle in and try to make the best of it. Soon, though, one of the guests turns up dead--it looks like an accident. But when a second guest dies, they start to panic. Within the snowed-in paradise, something--or someone--is picking off the guests one by one. And there's nothing they can do but hunker down and hope they can survive the storm--and one another. |
| panic room house of secrets: The House of Secrets Richard Knott Jr., 2025-01-28 She stepped to the front doors and tried the door. It swung open as a look of surprise overtook her. Did you leave the place unlocked? Malachi looked a little surprised too. No. I locked it, just a couple of hours ago. He walked over to the door, a little perplexed. He inserted his key in the open door and inspected the lock. It seemed to work perfectly. Well, that's odd. She tentatively walked into the foyer and stopped looking around when a smell of cat urine and dust hit her nose. Just then, she heard a cat screech. She jumped and looked around, fear overtaking her facial expression. She jumped when Malachi stepped up beside her. Malachi said, Well, you know we have cats, but that doesn't explain the open door. There has to be someone here. Then they heard a door slam from somewhere in the house. She jumped, eyes wide open. I think I'll just wait for you out by the truck. Don't be silly. He had a way of calming her with his look of assurance. We'll look around. We'll find out what this person wants and why he is trying to scare us. Well, if it is indeed a person, he must have a good reason to go to all that trouble. I think I'll wait in the truck. She turned on her heel and started for the door. No, no, wait! He reached out, taking her arm and pulling her close. I'll keep you safe. What makes you think it's not some criminal operation or something? Or maybe even a real ghost? Her face was ashen and eyes blinking. |
| panic room house of secrets: The Poser David Temple, 2020-05-16 It’s Oscar night in Hollywood, and after years of climbing the entertainment ladder, media darling Meredith Johansen has finally taken home a gold statue. Across town, rookie Detective Patricia Norelli is working late with hopes of breaking through her own glass ceiling with a promotion in the LAPD. Their paths unexpectedly collide when Johansen is discovered dead in her Bel Air home, only hours after Oscar night festivities ended. With a note but few clues, authorities rule it a suicide. Norelli’s instinct says murder—a hunch worth risking a pending promotion to prove otherwise. When a long list of suspects emerges, she and partner Detective Stuart Brown find themselves entangled in a chaotic series of lies. Trying to find the real killer amidst a web of deception, Norelli & Brown lose ground when a key suspect turns up dead. Before Brown can return from a short leave, Norelli gets too close to the truth and lands in the trap of a pathological killer. If you like Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch and John Sanford's Lucas Davenport, you’ll enjoy David Temple’s Pat Norelli. |
| panic room house of secrets: Blue Man John L. Moore, 2021-05-17 Ezra Riley is a hardened Montana cowboy who prefers the hills, cattle, and horses to cities, but his unique gift for dream interpretation has him secretly taken to the White House where the President is suffering from recurring nightmares. Riley's encounter with the President launches a series of attacks by the man behind the nightmares, William Anderson Hall, an elderly master spy and a pioneer in the CIA's experiments with psychic powers and hallucinogens. In his remote Virginia compound, Hall has invested 30 years and millions of dollars in creating Blue Man, the ultimate psychic warrior. Riley's life is soon complicated by Davis Browne, a former agent with the Department of Homeland Security, and Hall's two nieces, Isabel Elizabeth Hall and Mary Margaret Hall. Riley's rough ride is balanced by his cowboy friend, the cartoonist Barney Wallace, whose loyalty follows Riley to the climactic end and the revelation of the content of the President's dream. |
| panic room house of secrets: Separated by Secrets Shanna Johnson, 2021-07-29 After two years in hiding, Anna is determined to find the people responsible for the death of her family at any cost. Despite the fact that she has very little memory of what happened that horrible night, she knows the outcome-her unborn child and husband is dead. With the memories of her love, she will find the answers and, along the way, open up a past that she never believed was possible. During this journey, Anna will have the help of an unlikely person that was sworn to be her enemy. Everything she thought was normal will change while finding herself in a life that she doesn't recognize. Throughout everything, Anna will find love again and uncover the truth that she seeks. She vows revenge and death to anyone involved in her family's death. And so the games begin . . . but once the truth is unveiled, will Anna be able to follow through with revenge or listen to her heart and find love? |
| panic room house of secrets: The Museum of Broken Things Lauren Draper, 2022-05-31 A humorous, beautifully observed YA novel about overcoming grief amid the vulnerability of high school relationships |
| panic room house of secrets: Agent G: Saboteur C. T. Phipps, 2019-01-05 From the best-selling author of the Supervillainy Saga comes the sequel to Agent G: Infiltrator. Agent G has left the service of the International Refugee Society, the world's biggest provider of murder for hire, in order to work for the US government. Unfortunately, they are sending him after his former employers, and they know him as well as he knows them. The clock is ticking, though, until the Society's remaining leadership starts eliminating their opponents and attempts to seize control of the presidency. A traitor is also providing them with all the information they need to survive until their puppet is in power. Will G and his allies survive the purge? Sometimes it doesn't pay to be a cyborg spy. |
| panic room house of secrets: Country Secrets Fiona Walker, 2023-08-17 Can you ever have a second chance at first love? When Ronnie Percy's gorgeous on-off lover Blair is forced to deep-freeze their affair for the sake of his sick wife, she's delighted to be distracted by charismatic neighbour, Kit Donne, and – more surprisingly – finds herself drawn into a fight for the future of the village. But then the return of someone from her distant past threatens to expose long-buried secrets. Meanwhile daughter Pax – already besieged by her controlling estranged husband – has started to suspect that new beau 'the horsemaker' Luca still loves somebody else. The last shoulder on earth she should cry on is Bay Austen's, but his marriage is crumbling and he's lost none of his dangerous charm. Moreover, Bay knows the way to her heart is through her horses... Old friendships, new loves, jealousies, gossip and beautiful horses – these are the classic ingredients for Fiona Walker's latest gripping, sexy novel, set in the Cotswold village of Compton Magna and laced with her trademark humour. *** Readers LOVE Country Secrets: 'The array of interesting characters, the clever humour, the way Fiona builds up situations and relationships, and the way she conjures up the word of the book for the reader, make it just such a fun and enjoyable read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'I didn't want this book to end, but actually it was a perfect satisfying ending all round... I'm off to start the first book again.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'Fiona Walker at her absolute best - a gripping, sexy romp of a read filled with friendship, drama, love and laughter.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* 'This is such fun. Fiona's books always cheer me up. Full of loveable characters, including the horses, a great setting and riotous humour, my only criticism is that I didn't want it to end.' - Amazon reviewer, 5* |
| panic room house of secrets: The Colton Marine Lisa Childs, 2017-07-01 A troubled hero returns home to a family nightmare in this thrilling Coltons of Shadow Creek tale! Hired to renovate his family’s former mansion, River Colton hopes to find answers to his deepest questions. Plagued by memories of his fugitive mother, the ex-marine finds danger to his life in the estate’s secret chambers—and danger to his heart in Edith Beaulieu, its beautiful new guardian. But someone doesn’t want Edith or River in the seemingly haunted house. When Edith falls victim to too many “accidents”—and falls hard for River—the Texas loner risks everything to protect her. If the ghosts of Coltons past lurk in the shadows, it’s up to Edith and River hunt them down… |
| panic room house of secrets: That's Sneaky Crispin Boyer, 2014 Stealthy secrets & devious data that will test your lie detector!--Cover. |
| panic room house of secrets: Her Deadly Secrets Laura Griffin, 2020-05-26 A young private investigator learns the price of keeping deadly secrets when a vicious killer sets his sights on her in this pulse-pounding thriller from the USA TODAY and New York Times bestselling author. Private investigator Kira Vance spends her days navigating the intricate labyrinth of Houston’s legal world, and she knows all of its shadowy players and dark secrets. On a seemingly normal day, she’s delivering a report to her top client when suddenly everything goes sideways and the meeting ends in a bloodbath. Twenty-four hours later, the police have no suspects but one thing is clear: a killer has Kira in his sights. Fiercely independent, Kira doesn’t expect—or want—help from anyone, least of all an unscrupulous lawyer and his elite security team. Instead, she launches her own investigation, hoping to uncover the answers that have eluded the police. But as Kira’s hunt for clues becomes more and more perilous, she realizes that she alone may hold the key to finding a vicious murderer. And she knows she must take help wherever she can find it if she wants to stay alive… Written with Laura Griffin’s signature “gritty, imaginative, sexy” (Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author) style, Her Deadly Secrets is an electrifying and scintillating novel that packs a powerful punch. |
| panic room house of secrets: Clarie Nellis Boyer, 2011-01-07 After depressed real estate salesman Harvey Drumm literally runs into sixteen-year-old Clarie Maplethorpe on her bicycle, a bit of energy and hope surges into the thirty-seven-yearolds psyche. Each insists the accident was their fault; smitten, Harvey tries to find excuses to run into the girl again. With the high school just around the corner from his home, he finds her easily, and they become more than friends. As their relationship develops, Clarie reveals horrible details about her dead father and their relationship. Claries unusual mother, Shauna, adds to this stew, contributing neuroses of her own that compound those of the daughter. Harvey hires Clarie to work in his office; his business blossoms, and his spirit soars with her close presence. He knows its wrong to love her, but he cant help himself. When Clarie begins to disappear regularly without explanation, he begins to wonder what hes gotten himself into by falling in love with a young woman who is practically still a child. The dangerous situation, compounded by jealousy, eventually brings matters to a head as fate deals all of them shocking and unexpected consequences. |
| panic room house of secrets: The President's Shadow Brad Meltzer, 2015-06-16 A severed arm, found buried in the White House Rose Garden. A lethal message with terrible consequences for the Presidency.And a hidden secret in one family's past that will have repercussions for the entire nation. Following The Inner Circle and The Fifth Assassin, #1 bestselling author Brad Meltzer returns with . . . The President's Shadow There are stories no one knows. Hidden stories. I find those stories for a living. To most, it looks like Beecher White has an ordinary job. A young staffer with the National Archives in Washington, D.C., he's responsible for safekeeping the government's most important documents . . . and, sometimes, its most closely held secrets. But there are a powerful few who know his other role. Beecher is a member of the Culper Ring, a 200-year-old secret society founded by George Washington and charged with protecting the Presidency. Now the current occupant of the White House needs the Culper Ring's help. The alarming discovery of the buried arm has the President's team in a rightful panic. Who buried the arm? How did they get past White House security? And most important: What's the message hidden in the arm's closed fist? Indeed, the puzzle inside has a clear intended recipient, and it isn't the President. It's Beecher, himself. Beecher's investigation will take him back to one of our country's greatest secrets and point him toward the long, carefully hidden truth about the most shocking history of all: family history. |
Panic Disorder: Answers to your most important questions
Oct 29, 2008 · Panic Disorder is a serious condition that around one out of every 75 people might experience. It usually appears during the teens or early adulthood, and while the exact causes …
Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder
In Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder, Dr. David M. Clark demonstrates a brief therapy for alleviating this debilitating anxiety disorder. Dr. Dr. Clark's approach is based on the idea that …
My Anxious Mind - American Psychological Association (APA)
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic is a marvelous book for teens who feel anxious or shy sometimes or find that anxiety or shyness is becoming too frequent …
Crisis hotlines and resources - American Psychological Association …
Alcoholics Anonymous. CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline (800) 232-4636. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
Oct 28, 2019 · Another type of anxiety disorder is panic disorder, which is marked by sudden attacks of anxiety that may leave a person sweating, dizzy, and gasping for air. Anxiety may …
How psychologists help with anxiety disorders
Oct 1, 2016 · Panic disorder is marked by recurrent panic attacks that include symptoms such as sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, or a feeling of choking; a pounding heart or rapid …
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Clients With Anxiety and Panic
In this session, Olatunji works with a young woman who is suffering from panic attacks. First he provides some psychoeducation about the purpose of fear and anxiety, and then helps her to …
What to Do When You Panic - American Psychological Association …
With relatable examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, kids are guided through a strategy for calming panic and settling feelings of spiraling fear and anxiety. What to Do …
How and why does misinformation spread?
Nov 29, 2023 · Topics in Psychology. Explore how scientific research by psychologists can inform our professional lives, family and community relationships, emotional wellness, and more.
Anxiety - American Psychological Association (APA)
Anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes. Anxiety is considered a future-oriented, long-acting response broadly focused on a diffuse threat.
Panic Disorder: Answers to your most important questions
Oct 29, 2008 · Panic Disorder is a serious condition that around one out of every 75 people might experience. It usually appears during the teens or early adulthood, and while the exact causes …
Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder
In Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder, Dr. David M. Clark demonstrates a brief therapy for alleviating this debilitating anxiety disorder. Dr. Dr. Clark's approach is based on the idea that …
My Anxious Mind - American Psychological Association (APA)
My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic is a marvelous book for teens who feel anxious or shy sometimes or find that anxiety or shyness is becoming too frequent …
Crisis hotlines and resources - American Psychological Association …
Alcoholics Anonymous. CDC National HIV and AIDS Hotline (800) 232-4636. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
Oct 28, 2019 · Another type of anxiety disorder is panic disorder, which is marked by sudden attacks of anxiety that may leave a person sweating, dizzy, and gasping for air. Anxiety may …
How psychologists help with anxiety disorders
Oct 1, 2016 · Panic disorder is marked by recurrent panic attacks that include symptoms such as sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, or a feeling of choking; a pounding heart or rapid …
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy for Clients With Anxiety and Panic
In this session, Olatunji works with a young woman who is suffering from panic attacks. First he provides some psychoeducation about the purpose of fear and anxiety, and then helps her to …
What to Do When You Panic - American Psychological Association …
With relatable examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions, kids are guided through a strategy for calming panic and settling feelings of spiraling fear and anxiety. What to Do …
How and why does misinformation spread?
Nov 29, 2023 · Topics in Psychology. Explore how scientific research by psychologists can inform our professional lives, family and community relationships, emotional wellness, and more.
Anxiety - American Psychological Association (APA)
Anxiety is characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes. Anxiety is considered a future-oriented, long-acting response broadly focused on a diffuse threat.
