FICTION · SUSPENSE
Meryl Sawyer
Also known as: Martha Unickel, Meryl Nickles
The River Wild is a 1994 American thriller film starring Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon, and David Strathairn. It was directed by Curtis Hanson, and written by Denis O'Neill. It follows a young family whose white-water rafting holiday is endangered when they are taken hostage by a pair of armed fugitives. The film was theatrically released in the United States on September 30, 1994, by Universal Pictures. Streep was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance, while Bacon received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance.
Most acclaimed
Trust no one
"Following up on the incredible success of River Road, New York Times-bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz delivers another masterpiece of romantic suspense. It's no coincidence when Grace Elland finds a vodka bottle next to the lifeless body of her boss, motivational speaker Sprague Witherspoon. The bottle is a terrifying-and deliberate-reminder of the horrors of her past. Grace retreats to her hometown to regroup and tries to put everything she's learned about positive thinking into practice-a process that is seriously challenged on the world's worst blind date. Awkward doesn't begin to describe her evening with venture-capitalist Julius Arkwright. She has nothing in common with a man who lives to make money, but the intense ex-Marine does have some skills that Grace can use-and he's the perfect man to help her when it becomes clear she is being stalked. As Witherspoon's financial empire continues to crumble around them, taking a deadly toll, Julius will help Grace step into her past to uncover a devious plan to destroy not only Grace, but everyone around her"-- "New standalone romantic suspense from Jayne Ann Krentz"--
Tempting fate
In a town of flamboyance, wealth and family feuds, a mystery of the past is about to resurface.Despite her success as a young entrepreneur, Dani Pembroke is a haunted woman. Long ago her mother vanished without a trace, leaving Dani to live with her wealthy relatives, who have their own questionable pasts. Although the residents of Saratoga, New York, gossip that Lilli Pembroke's disappearance will never be solved, Dani is confident that she will find the truth one day.That day draws near when security expert Zeke Cutler arrives in Saratoga. The two join forces in an effort to find out what really happened to Lilli Pembroke. But Dani is unaware that her fearless partner has his own reasons for uncovering the truth...and that their search is putting them on track to collide with a killer who will do anything to keep that secret buried.
Valentine Delights
Matchmaking shop owner Papa Valentine chooses sinful desserts, mouth-watering chocolates...and advice to the lovelorn. — CHOCOLATE FANTASY by Meryl Sawyer — It's February 14th -- Black Friday, as far as single-and-looking-in-vain Alexis Evans is concerned. Her only consolation? She'll treat herself to chocolates from Valentine Delights. But meeting handsome, sexy Kyle Paxton at the counter is the biggest treat of all... HIS SECRET VALENTINE by Kate Hoffmann Preparing the Valentine edition of the newspaper is a cakewalk for editor Charlotte Keats. Convincing cool-hearted publisher Sam Harper she's the woman for him is another story! But Sam's romantic streak is unearthed when he sets out to find who is secretly sending him love notes and chocolates. GIFT OF THE HEART by Gina Wilkins It was the perfect Valentine's Day for Jessica Patterson. Flowers, perfume, diamonds...and chocolates from her favorite shop. Too perfect. Jessica wanted only one gift from her well-meaning but less-than-passionate fiance, Dr. Richard London -- the precious gift of love.