Last-Minute Gifts

Jane Austen’s beloved Emma is reimagined as a sharp-witted sleuth, unraveling a murder mystery in the tranquil village of Highbury. Less than a year into Emma’s marriage to George Knightley, the body of the unpleasant Mrs. Augusta Elton is discovered on the altar steps of the local church, her valuable necklace missing. Armed with her keen social insights, Emma navigates Highbury’s complex web of relationships, determined to expose the ruthless killer hiding among them. Lovers of Jane Austen and a good whodunnit will savor this yarn with a piping cup of earl grey tea, only the best for Emma!

Forensic reconstructionist Rory Moore excels at solving cold cases others deem unsolvable, but when she uncovers a cryptic file in her late father’s law office, she’s drawn into the decades-old mystery of The Thief—a serial killer who terrorized Chicago in 1979. Though convicted of Angela Mitchell’s murder, The Thief is set to be paroled, but Rory’s discoveries suggest a far darker and more twisted truth. As she unravels the enigma of Angela’s disappearance, Rory finds herself tangled in a deadly web of secrets where the past refuses to stay buried. Donlea readers who want to keep their holiday secrets hidden will covet a safe disguised as an ordinary book.

Tobias King, the ruthless leader of a group of vigilantes, has spent years playing the villain in a carefully crafted mission. But when Cecelia Horner—whom he manipulated and left heartbroken—returns, Tobias finds himself unable to let her go. Determined to win her back, he must confront his painful past and face enemies he never expected. Their fiery reunion is anything but simple, and Tobias will stop at nothing to prove he’s worth the second chance. Fans of morally gray bad boys and intense romance won’t want to miss this explosive love story, and will be huge fans of the book journal you give them alongside it, to hold all the details of their reading journey.

Two broken souls find themselves drawn into a dangerous, high-stakes love when Keller, a world champion boxer with a deadly secret life in the mafia, is torn between his freedom and his growing desire for Sienna, a fiery British woman rebuilding her life in New York. As their connection deepens, Keller’s dark world threatens to consume them both. With secrets unmasked and love put to the ultimate test, they must decide if their bond is strong enough to face the deadly challenges ahead—or if fear will keep them apart forever. Dark romance fans will love the book embosser you pair with this read, so they can lay claim to each tome in their library.

Aafke Cruyssen’s world collapses when Nazi forces invade Holland, transforming her once-quiet home into a stronghold of brutality and oppression. Determined to resist, Aafke joins the Dutch Resistance, where she and her friends form a daring “dating club”—a covert taskforce of women who use charm and subterfuge to lure Nazi soldiers into traps that lead to their arrest or death. As the stakes rise and the Gestapo closes in, Aafke is forced to navigate impossible choices between loyalty and survival. Readers of this thrilling tale will love burning a seasonal candle while reading for a bit of calm amidst the suspense of the narrative.

Rae’s fascination with the supernatural takes a deadly turn when she unwittingly summons Leon—a fork-tongued demon with a reputation for death. Bound by a sinister cult and an ancient evil awakening in the woods, Leon is torn between his duty to kill Rae and his growing obsession with her. As monsters close in and secrets unravel, Rae’s only hope for survival lies in the very demon stalking her—a creature who wants far more than her body… he wants her soul. Lovers of this paranormal romance will appreciate a portable reading light, perfect for revealing what hides in the dark…

Two pregnant women in Dingle receive chilling warnings of imminent danger before one, Shauna, is tragically abducted. Detectives are busy investigating a possible culprit, a cult leader known as the Shepherd, recently released from prison. Meanwhile Dimpna Wilde is the only one who seems to have noticed the connection with the disappearance of a local boy. As Shauna fights to protect her unborn child and a missing boy trapped alongside her, the lines between past and present horrors blur in this edge-of-your-seat mystery. Mystery lovers will enjoy this thrilling tale alongside a hot cup of joe, served in the gorgeous new mug you gift them.