Homicide in Highbury

First in a charming new collection, Jane Austen’s Emma Knightley entertains a unique function in Highbury—going from intelligent matchmaker to Regency England’s shrewdest sleuth.

“Intelligent and charming, Vanessa Kelly brings Austen’s world in Highbury village to life with beloved characters, twisty hijinks, and a thriller that can maintain you guessing.” —Madeline Martin, New York Instances bestselling writer of The Keeper of Hidden Books

Lower than one yr into her marriage to revered Justice of the Peace George Knightley, Emma has grown unusually content material in her newfound partnership and refreshed sense of independence. The peak of summer time sees the previous Miss Woodhouse gracefully balancing the meticulous administration of her elegant household property and a flurry of social engagements, with few worries aside from her beloved father’s well being . . .

However cheery circumstances change right away when Emma and Harriet Martin, now the spouse of one among Mr. Knightley’s tenant farmers, uncover a hideous shock on the native church. The corpse of Mrs. Augusta Elton, the vicar’s spouse, has been discarded on the altar steps—the ornate necklace she typically wore stripped from her neck . . .

As a chilling homicide thriller blooms and chaos descends upon the tranquil village of Highbury, the query isn’t merely who dedicated the crime, however who wasn’t secretly wishing for the disagreeable lady’s demise. When suspicions all of a sudden fall on a innocent native, Emma—armed with wit, unwavering willpower, and intensive social connections—realizes she should discreetly navigate an investigation of her personal to guard the harmless and expose the ruthless offender hiding in plain sight.

“Brimming with all of the wit and appeal one can anticipate from a go to to Jane Austen’s world . . . the sequel we previously may merely lengthy for and picture.” —Christina Dodd, New York Instances bestselling writer

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Good Boy

From New York Instances bestselling writer Elle Kennedy and USA At present bestselling writer Sarina Bowen comes the primary within the spin-off collection of their wildly profitable Him and Us books.

“We’re far more than associates, Jessie.”

“Blake—”

“However no worries. I’ll simply sit tight till you work that out.”

Internet hosting her brother’s wedding ceremony for an MVP visitor record is the problem of Jess Canning’s life. Already the household screw-up, she will be able to’t afford to fail at this, too. Particularly after the colossal mistake she made with the most effective man throughout a weak second final spring. No one—completely no person—can discover out about that, and there won’t be a repeat. Completely not. Regardless of how devastatingly attractive his smile, he’s a large manchild who’s by no means been severe in his life. And if Jess desires to show herself to her household, severe is what she has to get.

For Blake Riley, this wedding ceremony is a present from destiny itself. The lady he has his eye on is the maid of honor, and he’s the most effective man? Let the video games start. So what if Jess is giving him a bit of—high-quality, so much—of resistance? He simply must persuade the cussed blonde that he’s actually an excellent boy with a nasty rap. Beneath the flirty jokes and goofy smile, he’s acquired layers—even when Jess doesn’t need to see them.

Fortunately, each skilled hockey participant is aware of that you simply’ve acquired to make an effort if you wish to rating.

And Jess is simply the lady he desires to win.

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Give Me Butterflies

A swoony, steamy, STEM romance during which two curators at a science museum—a good-looking however grumpy astronomer and an anxious however sunshine-y entomologist—understand they’re the proper match. Equal components nerdy banter and fiery rigidity, it’s good for followers of Ali Hazelwood and Tessa Bailey.

Millie was by no means one to take the anticipated path. She’s an entomologist who loves her job as a pure science curator, inspiring museum guests daily. It’s her dream to take a bigger function within the planning of her division, so when a director place opens up, she is set to not let something distract her from her targets. Particularly her grumpy coworker along with his everlasting scowl, electrical blue eyes, and nerdy astronomy ties.

. . . Not that she’s spent a lot time noticing any of these issues.

Finn doesn’t imply to glare at everybody, however he’s juggling his function on the museum, navigating the grief of shedding his sister, making an attempt to make his nieces smile, and making an attempt to not break dinner for the fifth night time in a row. He can’t afford to let something slip, and positively doesn’t want something extra on his plate. Millie actually stumbling into him along with her brilliant smile and sunny optimism, is the very last thing he wants.

They need nothing to do with one another. However with Finn on the interview committee, avoidance is not possible. And Millie quickly realizes it’s one factor when a job is on the road. It’s fairly one other when it’s her coronary heart.

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Hope for Cynics

Cynicism is making us sick; Stanford Psychologist Dr. Jamil Zaki has the treatment—a “ray of sunshine for darkish days” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Instances bestselling writer).

For hundreds of years, folks have argued about whether or not humanity is egocentric or beneficiant, merciless or form. However just lately, our solutions have modified.  In 1972, half of People agreed that most individuals will be trusted; by 2018, solely a 3rd did. Totally different generations, genders, religions, and political events can’t appear to agree on something, besides that all of them assume human advantage is evaporating.

Cynicism is a wonderfully comprehensible response to a world filled with injustice and inequality. However in lots of instances, it’s misplaced.  Dozens of research discover that individuals fail to understand how form, beneficiant, and open-minded others actually are.  Cynical considering worsens social issues, as a result of our beliefs don’t simply interpret the world—they alter it. After we anticipate the worst in folks, we regularly convey it out of them.  Cynicism is a illness, with a historical past, signs—and a treatment. Via science and storytelling, Jamil Zaki imparts the key for beating again hopeful skepticism. This method doesn’t imply placing our religion in each politician or influencer. It means considering critically about folks and our issues, whereas concurrently acknowledging and inspiring our strengths. Removed from being naïve, hopeful skepticism is a extra exact means of understanding others, and paying nearer consideration re-balances how you concentrate on human nature.  As extra of us do that, we will take steps in the direction of constructing the world we actually need.

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