Zack’s Zest: Heroes for Hire, Book 23

Murder is a deadly way to start a relationship ... Finally back in Coronado and his own apartment but still tired from traveling, Taylor helps a neighbor by closing her apartment door as she dashes back to work. But, as he does so, a smell he's all too familiar with permeates the air. And he's plunged into a multiple homicide with no meaning or end ... Midge doesn't understand what's happened to her life, ... but now her home, her workplace, her neighbors are all in danger and are all suspect. ... Taylor is the only piece of normalcy in her world-gone-crazy right now. But even he can't keep an eye on her all the time ...

The world of dogfighting is an ugly place ... When Tophat, a missing K9 dog, is accidentally sent to Canada as part of a group of rescued dogs looking for adoption, Lucas knows he's the natural pick for this job. Plus he has another reason to be in the country. His sister lives there, and ... so does his ex-fiancée. But when he arrives, Lucas finds Tophat was handed over to a trainer who deals with aggressive dogs. The news isn't good, especially after Lucas arrives at the trainer's property and is thrown into the dark underworld of dogfighting. Tanya used to share her home with her two best friends, until one was killed in a hit-and-run and the other badly injured. Now living alone in a small apartment, Tanya realizes how much she's lost—including Lucas. Unexpectedly seeing him flips her world once more ... As Lucas digs deeper into Tophat's disappearance, the dogfighting ring rises up to protect their own ...

On the precipice of change … Just not the way he’d expected … Kerrick is tagged to join a new elite group, where he’d have more say and less rules on missions. Working mostly alone, he’s to track down a kidnapped victim suspected of being in England, and likely she’s not the only one. This is his kind of job; finding out a longtime friend is his backup makes this mission a go. Amanda is snatched at the end of her workday while walking to her vehicle. Days later she wakes to find she’s imprisoned, alone in a small cement cell. One rotting meal a day is provided, and that is it. Once she realizes someone else is here–a young boy—she’s even more determined to escape. And to take him with her. Running into Kerrick wasn’t the plan … Escaping is only one part of the puzzle as the truth drags them to Europe and beyond as they sort out how the two kidnappings are related, who’s behind it all and why … Before they are run aground and imprisoned all over again … **

Nico (The Mavericks, Book 8)

Paxton, while trying to get clearance to return to work, calls his physio to ask why he's refusing to sign off on his documents—only to hear gunfire through the phone, killing the man he was talking too. Racing to the scene, he finds the gunman still there, in anguish and in fury, telling Paxton a tale of blackmail and fraud, before killing himself. Hearing the same phone conversation that Paxton made while in her office, Cherise races behind to make sure he's okay, as the police move in. Standing together at the scene of the crime, however, puts them both in the target zone, as someone tries to keep the details of the blackmail a secret. Trying to keep Cherise and himself safe, while unravelling the rot going on under the surface, Paxton realizes just how personal this case has become ...

Quinton had been a patient at Hathaway House in its first year. When she finally healed enough to move on with her life, she went into law and plowed forward. However, plowing forward may not have been the best answer for her physical injuries. While visiting Stan at the center, she collapses on her way to her brother's room, as he's a patient here now. The collapse shows a long-term issue, now an acute problem. After talking to Dani and Shane, Quinton's booked back into the center on a short-term basis. Stan hurts for Quinton. She's an old friend, and he's watched her progress from his first year in business at Hathaway. He'd always had a crush on her but figured his window of opportunity had passed. Now with her once again as a patient, it feels like a second chance for a personal relationship, one he's more than willing to take. Between her brother—who's not getting along at the center—and Quinton's own struggles to get back on her feet, thankfully...

When Legend sees his political war-mongering father heading in a direction Legend can't agree with, he walks, but walking away from his little brother, Larry, can't happen. He is special in so many ways—even Clary, who has helped him many times, agrees. When intel of a government uprising is confirmed, Legend swoops in to remove Larry from the danger zone. It's not like Legend can leave behind his brother's tutor either ... Blair has been looking after Larry for years and had expected her position to continue for much longer, but, when Legend races in, barking orders to leave, her calm future is in sudden jeopardy. Nothing is easy or calm about Legend when he's around her. As the coup fails, Legend's simple escape plan deteriorates quickly, and Larry's existence is suddenly a prize for cohorts, who haven't been paid and who are looking for a quick escape route too. Not that Blair would let anyone hurt her charge—even if it means dealing with and...

Join everyone's favorite Wildcats from the Disney+ smash hit original series High school Musical: The Musical: The Series in this novel by New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.On the heels of their wildly successful run of High School Musical, the gang learns of a can't-miss opportunity—a High School Musical convention in the next state. There's something for everyone: panels about mounting your next hit show, cafeteria-tray-dance workshops, Wildcat cosplay, and even a special appearance from the pooch who played Sharpay's dog (well, one of her puppies, that is).Ready to hit the road, the crew immediately begins making plans. Nini can't wait to use the weekend to show how much she cares for Ricky (especially since they just got back together). Kourtney debates signing up for a singing workshop (especially if she's maybe, just maybe, considering auditioning for the next show), and Gina and Ashlyn decide it'll be the...

Delta is always eager to help animals in need, especially when the request comes from Kat and Badger. Learning the animal is a retired K9 dog, now serving as a comfort animal for other injured dogs, Delta's determination only increases. However, arriving in town, Delta's contact has now vanished, and Delta discovers the War Dog is missing as well. Although Delta had looked forward to dinner with the woman he'd spoken to frequently on the phone, he now finds himself entangled in a disconcerting theory that extends beyond just one War Dog. Rebecca has always had a soft spot for animals, and retired War Dog Gracie has effortlessly found a place in her heart. However, Rebecca's attempts to adopt her from the center are consistently thwarted. As Rebecca seeks a solution, she stumbles upon something far more sinister, and soon realizes she is out of her depth. All she can do is hope that Delta comes through for both her and Gracie ... before it is too late.

Ice Pick in the Ivy: Lovely Lethal Gardens, Book 9

Kyron: The K9 Files, Book 15

Kano's Keep book 5 of Bullard's Battle Catherine. DeeDee. Paris. Kano had hoped to never deal with the three again. The woman he loved, her dragon of a mother, and a city to bring the best—and worst—memories to mind. A return trip leads to a conversation with DeeDee, which sheds more light on who is behind Bullard's murder in that planned plane explosion. After seeing Catherine again, Kano can't stop thinking about her. That young woman matured into someone he couldn't have imagined and now can't forget. However, he's afraid her powerful mother is setting him up to die—yet again. Catherine hadn't expected to see Kano again, but this time she's not letting him walk away. And she's prepared to face off against her snake of a mother to save him. Catherine must plumb the depths of her own soul and that of her family to save Kano—and herself.

The edge-of-your seat powerful conclusion to GHOST HOUSE. In the sequel to the page-turning GHOST HOUSE, Alexander Reade turns up at Sycamore High not remembering how he got there. But worse, he doesn't remember Chloe Kennedy and believes he has come back to search for his lost love Isobel. Chloe soon realizes that Alex needs her help surviving in the modern world. With his looks and the way he speaks, it's as though he's from another century. Which he is. In fact Alex has been dead for 157 years, but that doesn't change how Chloe feels about him. Chloe begins to experiences dreams that take her to a past life and realizes they are linked to Isobel. But when Isobel appears, Alex and Chloe must accept that the past and the present have collided. Chloe is being hunted by Isobel, who is just as vengeful as ever and out to destroy any bond between Alex and Chloe. And she will do so - no matter the cost. Ages: 12+ years

After his last assignment, Ryker is ready for a rest. And he gets it—but only a few hours ... That's even too long for a geologist kidnapped by guerrillas in the Columbian jungle. Ryker has plenty of experience in jungles around the world but, keeping Manila safe—along with the two men she's traveling with and their injured guide—exposes them for who they are. It quickly becomes apparent, under these most gruelling conditions, which of her party steps up and which plan to step out. Manila's life has become one of never-ending misery at the hands of her captors as they await word from their bosses, who decide her ultimate fate. That she's hunting platinum doesn't matter to them. Nor that she's fighting against the invasive illegal gold mining taking over parts of the area. When Ryker rescues her from her prison tent, she places her trust in his ability to get her and her team safely away. Not yet realizing she'd be gifting him...