Living On Velvet

Clarisse D'Marchand

Empress Books

An impulsive decision. A twist of fate. A new life. On September 11, 2001, Brett Cooper checks into a flight to go on an interview for a job he doesn't want in a city where he doesn't want to live. All to make his wife happy. He loves her, but he's not happy in his marriage. Or in his body. As boarding begins, Brett panics and gives his ticket away. When the plane strikes the World Trade Center, Brett gets a second chance. Finally, he can live the life he always wanted. Brett embraces his "death" and disappears. For eighteen years, everything is peaceful and easy. Until his wife appears. &#8232;&#8232; Jess used her husband's life insurance to go to medical school. Unfortunately, she's not really a widow. To complicate matters, Jess realizes that the love she held for her spouse is alive and well. The spouse who transitioned into Christa while they were apart. Together, Christa and Jess must figure out what the future holds. Can love conquer all, or is it sometimes better to let go?

Finding Tranquility: A Love Story

Heffernan, Laura

Parenting & Relationships

Just when Aly thinks she understands her psychic powers, a new mystery puts them to the test. Life in Shady Grove is looking up. Aly's excited to start classes at Maloney College, she loves her job, and her unrequited crush might be starting to turn into an actual flirtation. If only she could figure out how her sister-in-law died and help her brother move on, everything would be awesome. Then, Aly's academic advisor and favorite professor turns up dead. Professor Zimm was a beloved teacher. Who would want to kill her? Could it be the colleague who stands to make tenure in her absence, the athlete who resents having to retake the class, the husband who is rarely around, the rich girl determined to get an A at all costs? There's no shortage of suspects, but Aly's running out of time to find the killer before they find her.

The Scry's the Limit (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Bell, Ada

Mystery

Aly doesn't believe in psychics. Too bad she just had a vision.\nFuture scientists don't see things that aren't real. Aly's got enough on her plate, with finishing her degree and taking care of her nephew and starting her new job at the antique store while drooling over the owner's gorgeous son. No time for visions.\nAlas, the universe doesn't care what Aly believes. When she turns 21, she starts to feel psychic impressions left on objects. A disorienting power for someone surrounded by antiques. Then cranky customer Earl is killed, and Aly's new boss Olive is the prime suspect-not to mention the only person who understands Aly's gifts. Who hated Earl enough to kill? Police would rather make a quick arrest than investigate, so it's up to Aly to clear Olive's name.\nShady Grove is reeling from the first murder in decades. If Aly can get her hands on the right object, she'll know what happened. Can she learn to control her visions before the killer sets their sights on her?\n--- 
Welcome to Shady Grove: where science meets seances. Mystic Pieces is the first book in the Shady Grove Psychic Mystery series, which is perfect for readers who like small towns, antiques, supernatural sleuths, and slightly nerdy STEM heroines. Okay, really nerdy heroines. Fans of Stella Bixby, Annabel Chase, Amy Boyles, Lily Harper Hart, and Samantha Silver will definitely all under this small town's spell.

Mystic Pieces (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Just when Aly finally identified her sister-in-law's killer, they got away-and they're not alone. Aly's on the case, but leads are few and far between. Meanwhile, another mystery arises: what do you get a psychic toddler for his fourth birthday? Aly wants to make her nephew's day, but the quest for the perfect gift skids to a halt when she finds the pet store trashed, a trail of blood, and the owner missing. To make matters worse, someone powerful has cursed the residents of Shady Grove. Aly's powers vanish. Without her psychic gifts, how will Aly find Katrina's killer and save the pet store? Seer Today, Gone Tomorrow is the fourth book in the Shady Grove Psychic Mystery series.

Seer Today, Gone Tomorrow (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Just when Aly thinks she understands her psychic powers, a new mystery puts them to the test. Life in Shady Grove is looking up. Aly's excited to start classes at Maloney College, she loves her job, and her unrequited crush might be starting to turn into an actual flirtation. If only she could figure out how her sister-in-law died and help her brother move on, everything would be awesome. Then, Aly's academic advisor and favorite professor turns up dead. Professor Zimm was a beloved teacher. Who would want to kill her? Could it be the colleague who stands to make tenure in her absence, the athlete who resents having to retake the class, the husband who is rarely around, the rich girl determined to get an A at all costs? There's no shortage of suspects, but Aly's running out of time to find the killer before they find her.

Poll Dancer

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Just when Aly finally identified her sister-in-law's killer, they got away-and they're not alone.\nAly's on the case, but leads are few and far between. Meanwhile, another mystery arises: what do you get a psychic toddler for his fourth birthday? Aly wants to make her nephew's day, but the quest for the perfect gift skids to a halt when she finds the pet store trashed, a trail of blood, and the owner missing.\nTo make matters worse, someone powerful has cursed the residents of Shady Grove. Aly's powers vanish. Without her psychic gifts, how will Aly find Katrina's killer and save the pet store?\nSeer Today, Gone Tomorrow is the fourth book in the Shady Grove Psychic Mystery series.

Life after college isn't as seen on TV: Jen's low-paying job is uninspiring, her boyfriend won't commit, and she just got evicted. The most exercise she gets comes from dodging debt collectors. Then she spies an ad seeking competitors for a new reality show with a $250,000 prize. She desperately needs money and the lottery isn't looking good, so she applies, never expecting to get the call. Until she does. With nothing to lose, Jen packs a bag and heads for the Hollywood hills to star in The Fishbowl. Most of the contestants want to create drama to gain viewer votes, but Jen is all about the joy of the game. Unfortunately, she becomes embroiled in a love triangle and battling another woman for the attention of a fellow contestant. It's tricky balancing act to hold onto viewers without lying, cheating, or backstabbing--things that don't bother her opponents. When Jen discovers that she's on the verge of elimination, she must decide whether "winning" means sacrificing the money, love, or her sense of self. Fans of Jen Deluca will enjoy this witty, charming read.

America's Next Reality Star

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

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Living On Velvet

Finding Tranquility: A Love Story

The Scry's the Limit (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Mystic Pieces (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

The Scry's the Limit (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Seer Today, Gone Tomorrow (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

The Scry's the Limit (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

Poll Dancer

Seer Today, Gone Tomorrow (Shady Grove Psychic Mystery)

America's Next Reality Star