As a string of high-profile jewel thefts went unsolved during the Swinging Sixties, the press dubbed the elusive thief the King of Diamonds. Like Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief, the King was so bold that he tip-toed into the homes of millionaires while they were home, hiding in their closets and daring to smoke while they were sleeping. Rena Pederson, then a young reporter with UPI, started following the elusive thief while she managed the night desk. With gymnastic skill, he climbed trees and crawled across rooftops to take jewels from heiresses, oil kings, corporate CEOs—some of the richest people of their time. Scotland Yard and Interpol were on the look-out, but the thief was never caught nor the jewels recovered. To follow the tracks of the thief, Rena has interviewed more than two hundred people, from cops to strippers. She went to pawn shops, Las Vegas casinos, and a Mafia hangout—and discovered that beneath the glittering façade of Dallas debutante parties was a world of sex trafficking, illegal gambling, and political graft. When one of the leading suspects was found dead in highly unusual circumstances, the story darkened. High society crashed head-first into Mickey Spillane. The odd psychological aspects of the The King of Diamonds give us a different kind of crime story. Detectives were stumped: Why did the thief break into houses when his targets were inside, increasing the risk of being captured? As one socialite put it, “It was a very peculiar business.”
While Augusta Hawke is a successful author of eighteen crime novels, since her husband's death, she's been living vicariously through her Jules Maigret-like detective Claude and his assistant Caroline. Then a handsome police detective appears investigating a real-life mystery.
Where are her neighbors, the Normans? No one has a clue what's happened-except Augusta. Although she isn't nosy, spending all day staring out the windows for inspiration means she does notice things. Like the Normans arguing. And that they've been missing a week.
Once the Normans' car is found abandoned, Augusta senses material for a bestseller and calls on the investigatory skills she's developed as a crime writer. But she soon uncovers long-hidden secrets and finds herself facing real-life dangers her characters never faced . . . ones she can't write her way out of.
Irene Ingram has written for her father's newspaper, the Progress Herald, ever since she could grasp a pencil. Now she's editor in chief, which doesn't sit well with the men in the newsroom. But proving her journalistic bona fides is the least of her worries when crime reporter Moe Bauer, on the heels of a hot tip, turns up dead at the foot of his cellar stairs. An accident? That's what Police Chief Walt Turner thinks, and Irene is inclined to agree until she finds the note Moe discreetly left on her desk. He was on to a big story, he wrote. The robbery she'd assigned him to cover at Markowicz Hardware turned out to be something far more devious. A Jewish store owner in a small provincial town, Sam Markowicz had received a terrifying message from a stranger. Moe suspected that Sam was being threatened not only for who he was...but for what he knew. Tenacious Irene senses there's more to the Markowicz story, which she is all but certain led to Moe's murder. When she's not filling up column inches with the usual small-town fare-locals in uniform, victory gardens, and scrap drives-she and her best friend, scrappy secretary Peggy Reardon, search for clues. If they can find the killer, it'll be a scoop to stop the presses. But if they can't, Irene and Peggy may face an all-too-literal deadline.
Make minimalist living possible for your family. Parenting is hard enough already without trying to change the way you live in one fell swoop. Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms podcast, knows that what busy moms desire is quick, daily inspiration and a reminder of the positive impact of minimalism. Minimalist Moms is a book of on-the-go minimalist wisdom, that gradually teaches busy parents how to embrace the core principles of minimalism: simple living, focusing on what matters, and inner calm. Thrive by living with less. Minimalism is more of a way of life than a goal to be reached. We need little reminders to help keep perspective and focus on what's important to us. Minimalist Moms helps you aspire toward minimalism and simplify your life and home. With daily meditations that take only a few minutes to listen to, this is the perfect gentle guide to getting started. In this book, you'll find the following: - Practical advice on how to live a minimalist lifestyle emotionally, physically, and mentally; - Mantras that cover a range of topics, from slowing down and getting outside to habit stacking and decluttering; - Accessible minimalism that is applicable to any lifestyle-and any mother.
Trust Julia Easton to screw up Sheriff Ty Roderick's March Madness plans. The pixie-faced vixen might be the picture of feminine perfection, but she tests his innate sense of order to its limits. Weeks ago, he let his conscience turn down a proposition his body still burns to accept-then she vanished. Now he's in the middle of Nowhere, Washington, racing to rescue her from danger.There's risk in leaving Cougar Falls, but it's the only way Julia can hope to save her sister from making the same mistake she almost made with Ty. Settling down and having kits is one thing, but it can't be done with a human, especially one from a hunting family. Unfortunately, her sister isn't budging, and the fiancé's brother won't take no for an answer either.When Ty comes riding to their rescue, Julia plans to use him and lose him. No way is she throwing herself at that alpha jerk's feet in gratitude. Then Ty gives her the answer her heart still longs for: he wants to spend the rest of his life making things right. Now if only she can find the courage to say yes.
Cullen Whitefeather is Ac-taw-a fierce golden-eagle shapeshifter. The ultimate predator, he doesn't shy away from confrontation...unless it involves one tempting, smart-mouthed woman-the woman destined to be his mate, the woman who doesn't even know he's alive.Sarah Duncan made one mistake years ago and hasn't stopped paying for it since. Tired of the town's treatment, she finally tells the truth about what really happened and pays a hard price. Her clan wants to silence her-permanently.Rescue comes from a completely unexpected source: Cullen, a man who can barely seem to string two sentences together. Yet his fierce protectiveness, compassion, and bewitching touch are worth more than a thousand words.With Sarah so close, Cullen is losing his mind-and his heart. She says she wants to leave, and the raptors want her gone. But if there's one thing Cullen's good at, it's a fight. And he's not letting her go without one.
When Rachel arrives in Cougar Falls for a reading of her aunt's will, she finds herself in a strange little town where the locals tell fantastic tales about a clan of people who can shift into animals. But that's just folklore, isn't it?Burke is taken with sexy Rachel, even more so when she shows signs of possessing Ac-taw blood. But this puts her in more danger than she knows, danger that only increases the urgency to mark her as his own. Rachel comes to realize she's inherited much more than just property. She's also inherited a destiny to protect her newfound home and her new love. For the Ac-taw aren't just legend-they're real.
How much is enough? No matter how much we have or what we achieve, it seems like we can never have enough money, enough security, or enough wealth. Abundance Now unlocks the true secret of abundance?of not only having enough, but of being satisfied by it.Quick and accessible, Abundance Now provides simple steps that will shift both your actions and your mindset, setting you on a path to banish want from your life and replace it with wealth and contentment.
Everyone is looking for happiness. But happiness isn't about getting a raise or finding a spouse or losing ten pounds?it's a choice you can make every day regardless of your situation. Happiness Now includes simple actions you can take?any day and any time?to choose happiness in your life.Quick and accessible, Happiness Now is designed to give you the steps you need to stop your negative thinking, shift your attitude, and make the tiny choices that lead to a happier life.
Our minds never stop moving. We shuffle through the past, present, and future while our attention flits from thought to thought. Mindfulness is a way to slow down our ricocheting brains and gain clarity. It is simply the practice of being in the present moment, of focusing your thoughts and attention on what is in front of you. It's a way to be more fully engaged in your life, make more thoughtful choices, and enjoy your day.Quick and accessible, Mindfulness Now is filled with simple ways to practice mindfulness and meditation in your everyday life. The book is designed to make mindfulness practical for the modern day and accessible to everyone, no matter how busy your schedule may be. By bringing your focus to the present moment, you will learn to step away from worry and make the most of every day.
Life is complicated. It's too complex, too busy, too frantic?just too much. Simplicity Now is a little book to help you solve the big problem of an overcomplicated life by incorporating small changes into your everyday routine.With easy, actionable techniques to help you simplify every facet of your life, Simplicity Now offers practical ways to make your life more manageable, help you breathe easier, and create space amid the chaos of life.
This remarkable book gives listeners the tools to find and connect with their spirit guides. In her work as a spirit translator, Diana Cole has asked spirits thousands of questions on behalf of her clients and herself. These messages are distilled into the seven transformative truths for well-being and happiness that form the backbone of the book. She outlines her own walk with spirits: how she transformed a shattered career and broken relationships into a fulfilling life with the help of her spirit guide. Most importantly, Diana helps listeners meet and begin a new relationship with their own spirit guides, a dialogue that will transform their lives.At its heart, Spirit Translator is a book of self-empowerment, giving listeners the knowledge to begin a conversation with spirits that will be a lifelong source of well-being and love.
