KAREN HARPER

Por culpa de las lluvias torrenciales y los brutales vientos, los habitantes del suroeste de Florida se preparaban para evacuar la zona. Pero Julie Minton no podía marcharse porque su hija de catorce años, Randi, habia salido esa misma mañana con Thad Brockman, un muchacho al que Julie apenas conocia. El huracan se acercaba cada vez mas a la costa y Thad y Randi seguian sin aparecer. La policia estaba ocupada tomando medidas contra la peligrosa situacion, por lo que a Julie no le quedo mas opcion que recurrir a Zack Brockman, el padre de Thad. Juntos emprendieron una carrera contrarreloj para encontrar a sus hijos. Sin embargo, no solo tendrian que enfrentarse a la fuerza de la naturaleza, tambien tendrian que luchar contra un enemigo que pretendia actuar escondido tras la tormenta

In the shadows of a graveyard, a shot rings out Hannah Esh fled the Home Valley Amish community with a broken heart, throwing herself into her worldly dreams of a singing career instead. But as much as she tries to run from her past, something keeps pulling her back. On a whim, she brings four worldly friends to the Amish graveyard near her familys home for a midnight party on Halloween. But when shots are fired and one of her friends is killed, Hannah is pulled back into the world of her past. The investigation into the shooting uncovers deep-buried secrets that shock the peaceful Amish village to its core. Determined to prove her value to the community she left behind, Hannah attempts to bridge two cultures, working closely with both handsome, arrogant FBI agent Linc Armstrong and her former betrothed, Seth Lantz, who is now widowed with a young daughter. Caught between Seth and Linc, between old and new, Amish and worldly, Hannah must chose her future. Unless a killer, bent on secrecy, chooses it for her. "Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end." Booklist starred review on Fall From Pride Danger and romance find their way into Ohio Amish countrylively and endearing.Publishers Weekly on Fall From Pride

Hidden in the heart of the Home Valley, a secret danger takes root Quiet, cautious Ella Lantz has spent her entire life in the close-knit Amish community of the Home Valley. Tending her lavender fields, she finds calm and serenity in purple blooms, heavenly scents and a simple life. But the sudden arrival of a strange visitor to her parents home heralds a host of new complications. Alex Caldwell is unlike any man Ella has ever metclearly, hes no "Pennsylvania cousin," whatever the elders may say. In fact, Alex is a Wall Street whistle-blower under witness protectionand hes brought a world of trouble to the Lantz doorstep. As Ella comes to trusteven lovea man so utterly worldly, she realizes her life has already changed forever. When it becomes violently clear that even the Home Valley is no refuge, Ella and Alex are driven into the wider world to hide. And with such a high price placed on their silence, they may not survive to share their love."Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end." Booklist, starred review, on Fall from Pride

After spending nine months in a coma, Tara Kinsale awakes to devastating news. Her best friend, Alexis, has been murdered, leaving Tara as guardian to her daughter, Claire. And Taras husband has divorced her for another woman. Forced to start over, Tara focuses on reopening her P.I. firm and caring for Claire. But soon her world is shattered again when Nick MacMahon, Claires uncle, returns from military service in Afghanistan to take guardianship of his niece. The bad dream turns unbearable when Tara learns that something precious was taken from her while she was in a coma. Working with Nick, a man haunted by his own past, Tara begins to investigate the missing months of her life. Together, they will find that secrets dont stay buried forevereven when they are kept in the darkest of hiding places.

The daughter of a disgraced earl, she matched wits with a prince.It is the fourteenth century, the height of the Medieval Age, and at the court of King Edward III of England, chivalry is loudly praised while treachery runs rampant. When the lovely and high-spirited Joan of Kent is sent to this politically charged court, she is woefully unprepared for the underhanded maneuverings of her peers. Determined to increase the breadth of his rule, the king will use any means necessary to gain control of Franceincluding manipulating his own son, Edward, Prince of Wales. Joan plots to become involved with the prince to scandalize the royal family, for she has learned they engineered her fathers downfall and death. But what begins as a calculated strategy soonto Joans surprisegrows into love. When Joan learns that Edward returns her feelings, she is soon fighting her own, for how can she love the man that ruined her family? And, if she does, what will be the cost?Filled with scandal, court intrigue, and prominent figures of the Medieval Age, The First Princess of Wales has at its center a wonderful love story, which is all the more remarkable because it is true. Karen Harpers compelling, fast-paced novel tells the

A bold and intriguing novel about the woman who was William Shakespeare''s secret wife, by the national bestselling author. As historical records show, Anne Whateley of Temple Grafton was betrothed to William Shakespeare just days before he was forced to wed the pregnant Anne Hathaway. Here, Anne Whateley takes up her pen to tell the intimate story of her daring life with Will. Obliged to acknowledge Will''s publicly sanctioned marriage, Anne Whateley nevertheless follows him from rural Stratford-Upon-Avon to teeming London, where they honor their secret union, the coming together of two passionate souls. Persecution and plague, insurrection and inferno, friends and foes all play parts in Anne''s lively tale. Spanning half a century of Elizabethan and Jacobean history, and sweeping from the lowest reaches of society to the royal court, this richly textured novel tells the real story of Shakespeare in love.

You cant leave the past behind As a child, Jessie Lockwood spent many hours helping with her mother Mariahs research in the local woods of Deep Down, Kentucky. There she fell in love with the tiny Appalachian town. Now a PhD student, Jessies made her home elsewhere, even though it meant leaving Deep Down and her beloved mother and Sheriff Drew Webb, the man she secretly loved. When Jessie is notified that her mother never returned from her last walk in the woods, she comes home to Deep Down and to Drew. As Jessie and Drew race to find her mother, only two things make sense to Jessie. She will protect her family at any cost. And she cant help falling desperately in love with Drew all over again

Against the peaceful night sky, a barn burns Sarah Kauffman sought permission from her church elders to paint murals on a few of the Amish communitys barns. Each was designed like an old-fashioned quilt square, representing a piece of the Amish traditions Sarah loved. The works of art were intended to draw more tourists to the Home Valley in the struggling economy. But instead, they invited a menace. One by one, each barn is set ablaze and destroyed The arson fires spread fear through the communityamongst Amish and Englischers alike. Now Sarah wonders if shes being punished for her pridefulnessor whether theres a more malevolent will at work. As an outsider, arson investigator Nate MacKenzie struggles to investigate the crime scenes while adhering to Amish ways. With Sarah as his guide, he warms to the Plain People and their simple ways. As the fires rage, beliefs are challenged, a way of life is questioned and family secrets are exposed. In the aftermath of the destruction the people of the Home Valley must join together to raise their barns and their hopes for the future.

Claire Malvern descubrió una mañana que su marido había desaparecido. No había ni rastro de Keith Malvern, sólo un testigo que afirmaba que un hombre se había tirado a las cataratas en mitad de la noche. Habia sido la espectacular cascada lo que habia atraido a Claire y a Keith y les habia hecho abandonar su ajetreada vida profesional y cumplir su sueño de abrir un pequeño hotel rural cerca del rio Bloodroot. Pero el sueño se convirtio en pesadilla cuando encontraron el cuerpo de Keith en los rapidos del rio y determinaron que se habia suicidado. Claire estaba convencida de que su marido jamas se habria quitado la vida, pero el sheriff, Nick Braden, creia que las sospechas de que habia sido un asesinato eran infundadas. A pesar de su escepticismo, Nick y Claire decidieron investigar el pasado de Keith y lo que descubrieron les dio una increible idea de lo que realmente habia sucedido aquella noche de septiembre

In the churning water, she felt her future slipping away Attending a corporate retreat at a remote resort in Alaska, Lisa is plunged into the frigid rapids of the Wild River. Swept away, battered and alone, she has been left for dead. Lodge owner Mitch knows something is terribly wrong when Lisa fails to turn up for a private meeting to clear the air and close the book on their broken engagement. Embarking on a heroic search that takes him miles downriver, he saves Lisa from the deadly water, but not before theyve been swept deep into the wilderness. Far from civilisation, the former lovers must put aside their hurt feelings and find the will to survive against nature. Theres a killer on the loose and, for now, they must measure their future together in days rather than years

Rachel Mast llevaba un año luchando por seguir adelante después de la trágica muerte de su marido. En contra de las costumbres amish con las que había sido educada, dirigía su pequeña granja y estaba criando a sus hijos sola. Y por primera vez en su vida era feliz.Pero las cosas comenzaron a cambiar Las pertenencias de su difunto marido empezaron a aparecer en los lugares mas inesperados, sus hijos actuaban de manera extraña y Rachel sentia que la observaban. Alguien estaba tratando de asustarla, pero ¿quien? y ¿por que? ¿Seria Eben Yoder, el vecino amish empeñado en casarse con ella? ¿O alguien de la comunidad que queria que Rachel obedeciera las normas de los amish? ¿O quiza Match Randall, el desconocido que tanto interes estaba demostrando en su granero y tambien en ella, y que estaba haciendole sentir cosas completamente nuevas para ella?

Kate Marburn creía haber vuelto a empezar después de la traición de su ex marido. Su trabajo de jardinera en la propiedad de la rica viuda Sarah Denbigh parecía el refugio perfecto para curar sus heridas.Pero la misteriosa muerte de Sarah dejo a Kate como inesperada heredera de una enorme fortuna... y tambien la convirtio en sospechosa de la muerte de la viuda. Asi que tuvo que buscar refugio de nuevo y acepto el puesto de jardinera en el pueblo de Shaker Run.Pero algo extraño y peligroso se escondia bajo la idilica apariencia de aquel lugar. Y Kate esperaba que Jake Kilcourse, el misterioso fabricante de muebles del pueblo, la ayudara a descubrir que estaba ocurriendo... Pero no podia dejar de sospechar que Jake la estaba utilizando para llevar a cabo sus propios planes.Parecia que el trabajo de sus sueños se habia convertido en su peor pesadilla...

A cold nights silent majesty hides a bitter secret Though she is deeply loved by her parents, the fact that Lydia Brand is adopted has always made her different from her close-knit Amish community. But as Christmas approaches and she begins to search for answers about her biological parents, more questions surface. Soon it seems that the deaths of two women in her small town may not be coincidences, after all. And her pursuit of the truth has left her only with hints of a dark secret and threats from an unseen adversary. While she does her best to stave off advances from her parents preferred suitor, Lydia discovers that her heart truly belongs to the man whos been there all along: her friend Josh Yoder. Its only with his help that Lydia can ensure that the stillness of a winters night means peace and not danger.

If you love Jennifer Robson or The Crown you will love New York Times bestselling author Karen Harpers novel about Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. 1939. As the wife of the King George VI and the mother of the future queen, Elizabeththe queen mothershows a warm, smiling face to the world. But its no surprise that Hitler himself calls her the Most Dangerous Woman in Europe. For behind that soft voice and kindly demeanor is a will of steel.Two years earlier, George was thrust onto the throne when his brother Edward abdicated, determined to marry his divorced, American mistress Mrs. Simpson. Vowing to do whatever it takes to make her husbands reign a success, Elizabeth endears herself to the British people, and prevents the former king and his brazen bride from ever again setting foot in Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth holds many powerful cards, shes also hiding damaging secrets about her past and her provenance that could prove to be her undoing.In this riveting novel of royal secrets and intrigue, Karen Harper lifts the veil on one of the worlds most fascinating families, and how its secret weapon of a matriarch maneuvered her way through one of the most dangerous chapters of the century.

She surfaced from the depths of the seaand was terrifyingly, inexplicably alone Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave herbut when she emerges from underwater, Daria and their boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree doesnt have time to question: if she wants to survive, she has to swim. Exhausted and terrified, Bree barely makes it to a tiny barrier island, where Cole De Roca, who has also taken shelter, revives her. Bound to Cole by the harrowing experience, she turns to him as she struggles to understand what happened to her sister. What was her twin, whom she thought she knew so well, hiding? What really transpired that terrible afternoon? And what secrets lie dormantbelow the surface?

From New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper comes a novel based on the lives of two amazing sisters . . .One sailed the Titanic and started a fashion empire . . .The other overtook Hollywood and scandalized the world . . .Together, they were unstoppable.They rose from genteel poverty, two beautiful sisters, ambitious, witty, seductive. Elinor and Lucy Sutherland are at once each others fiercest supporters and most vicious critics.Lucy transformed herself into Lucile, the daring fashion designer who revolutionized the industry with her flirtatious gowns and brazen self-promotion. And when she married Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon her life seemed to be a fairy tale. But success came at many coststo her marriage and to her children . . . and then came the fateful night of April 14, 1912 and the scandal that followed. Elinors novels titillate readers, and its even asked in polite drawing rooms if you would like to sin with Elinor Glyn? Her work pushes the boundaries of whats acceptable; her foray into the glittering new world of Hollywood turns her into a world-wide phenomenon. But although she writes of passion, the true love she longs for eludes her. But despite quarrels and misunderstandings, distance and destiny, there is no bond stronger than that of the two sistersconfidants, friends, rivals and the two It Girls of their day.

Based on a seldom-told true story, this novel is perfect for everyone who is fascinated by Britains royal familya behind the scenes look into the nurseries of little princes and the foibles of big princes.April, 1897: A young nanny arrives at Sandringham, ancestral estate of the Duke and Duchess of York. She is excited, exhaustedand about to meet royalty. . . .So begins the unforgettable story of Charlotte Bill, who would care for a generation of royals as their parents never could. Neither CharlotteLaLa, as her charges dub hernor anyone else can predict that eldest sons David and Bertie will each one day be king. LaLa knows only that these children, and the four who swiftly follow, need her steadfast loyalty and unconditional affection.But the greatest impact on Charlottes life is made by a mere bud on the family tree: a misunderstood soul who will one day be known as the Lost Prince. Young Prince John needs all of Lalas lovethe kind of love his parents wontor cantshow him.From Britains old wealth to the glittering excesses of Tsarist Russia; from country cottages to royal yachts, and from nursery to ballroom, Charlotte Bill witnesses history. TheRoyal Nanny is a seamless blend of fact and fictionan intensely intimate, yet epic tale spanning decades, continents, and divides that only love can cross.

Every town has its secrets Returning to Cold Creek, Ohio, is an act of courage for Tess Lockwood. Abducted and held captive as a young girl, she is unable to remember anything about the crime that destroyed her childhood and tore her family apart. Now a grown woman with a bright future, she is certain she has put the past behind her. But when she inherits the family home, Tess must confront the demons that still haunt her and the town of Cold Creek. Gabe McCord has always blamed himself for what happened to Tess. He had been a teenager when she was snatched from the group of children he was responsible for watching. Now Gabe has taken on the role of sheriff and hopes to shed new light on the cold case, especially given his growing feelings for Tess. Tess isnt ready to recall what happened to her, and she has no intention of digging up any details that might remind her of the truth. But when another child in the town goes missing, shes certain its related to her return to Cold Creek. Together,Tess and Gabe will have to work to unlock their painful memories in order to save another child and heal their damaged souls, for good . See more at www.KarenHarperAuthor.com

www.KarenHarperAuthor.com Haunted by the pastCold Creek is a place with a dark history, especially for the Lockwoods. Now adults, the three Lockwood sisters are still recovering from the events that led to the destruction of their family when they were children. Determined to move forward, Tess and Kate are making fresh starts, ready to put badeven deadlymemories to rest and settle happily in the small but booming town. And theyre hoping their older sister, Charlene, can do the same. Char is back in town seeking comfort as she figures out her next move. A social worker used to difficult situations, she soon runs afoul of some locals who think shes sticking her nose where it doesnt belong. Shes certain something sinister is being covered up, and when she witnesses Matt Rowan being run off the road, she knows shes right. Working together, Matt and Char figure uncovering the truth will be dangerous, but living in Cold Creek wont be safe for any of them until its secrets are revealed.

New York Times bestselling authors Heather Graham and Karen Harper team up with two fan-favourite stories that prove still waters run deepThe Island by Heather Graham On a weekend vacation, Beth Anderson is unnerved when she discovers a skull on the beach. As she starts to look into this mysterious find, handsome stranger Keith Henson seems to appear everywhere she goes. He claims to be keeping an eye on her safety, but Beth senses other motives. When a body washes ashore, she may need more help than she bargained for. Because investigating is a dangerous game, and someone wants to stop Beth from playing. Below the Surface by Karen Harper Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave her, but when she surfaces after a dive, Daria and their boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree barely makes it to shore, where Cole De Roca revives her. Bound to Cole by the harrowing experience, she seeks his help as she struggles to understand what happened to her sisterand what her twin, whom she thought she knew so well, might be hiding.