Bücher von Michele Campanelli

After her husband is drafted into the Air Force, Barbara meets Mr. Reaves, the town's reclusive millionaire who is rumored to have loved and murdered local debutant Bernadette. Mr. Reaves commissions Barbara to paint Bernadette's portrait in order to find closure. Barbara takes the commission but decides to assist the local sheriff in the investigation while creating a most memorable oil painting. Behind all, great love is an incredible pain. Theirs, Barbara discovers, was a masterpiece of dangerous secrets, complicated intrigue, and an ultimate betrayal.

Margarita: The Case of the Numbers Kidnapper...Someone has been kidnapping outstanding female athletes in the Southern States. Will Penny be next?Penny Margarita wants to follow her dream of becoming a high school football player like her brother David. Coached by her father and Louis, her best friend, Penny, makes the high school team but also acquires some vicious enemies. Threats are made on her life. Unwilling to sit back, Penny and Louis follow clues to upfront the Numbers Kidnapper in his hideout, a dangerous swamp. Can they prevail? Will she be saved in time to lead Indialantic High to the State Championships? Join in this Florida adventure of a determined young woman who dares to compete.

Bleeding severely from battle, Prince Louis returns to Valtearea Castle to warn his kingdom that King Lightenwood's army is coming to steal the burial shroud of Jesus Christ. However, it wasn't only the bloodstained cloth that wicked King Lightenwood sought to take but also the beautiful Princess Bella. Now pitted against this brave young Prince, King Lightenwood did not expect the battle nor the intrigue from a valiant Prince willing to risk everything to rescue his wife and to become the new Keeper of the Shroud.

Doctor Jay Newport, a renowned psychiatrist, does what's needed to protect women against domestic violence. When Catherine walked through his door requesting advice for dealing with her abusive boyfriend, the doctor knew the Janet Network could protect her... by any means necessary. Immediately, he called in private investigator Will Cilva to keep a close eye on her. Will's investigation team soon discovered that Lucky was suspected by police of transporting drugs from Key West. What happened next, even a gifted psychiatrist couldn't have predicted. Caught in wild-storm crossfire during a Florida DEA drug raid, Doctor Newport & Will Cilva dodge more than bullets. If being caught at the center of a drug war weren't scary enough, Dr. Jay Newport suddenly became aware that his friend, Will Cilva, was falling in love with his very seductive patient.

Jennifer outran the scattering debris of the disintegrating Twin Tower. As the smoke belched out of lower Manhattan, her eyes filled with American tears. She couldn't help fearing the worst. As if a nuclear bomb had exploded, the entire city was being blanketed with white dust. The second building completely disappeared. Jennifer desperately needed to know if her husband made it out alive. In search for the truth, Jennifer learns what makes each American great is our willingness to help one another and our undying belief that love lasts forever.

Officer Laura Camp once loved the movie The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock-that was before she lived out the horrific reality. Vultures suddenly began attacking everyone at the Juvenile Detention Center where she worked. However, the vultures aren't even her worst problem: the Crown gang tries to break out one of their own, a prisoner named Mack. After breaking out from the JDC, to everyone's surprise, Mack returns to help Officer Camp fight the vulture threat. But will he turn away from a gangster's life to become the honorable man Officer Camp knows he can be? Birds of a Feather is a thriller that shows that even the darkest individuals can be both human and winged beast.

Frantic about his missing wife, Adam Reese travels to a small island off the coast of Canada with their thirteen-year-old son, Sean. There the two learn that a major new animal discovery was made while Mary was filming a documentary on polar bears for Planet X. Now members of that film crew are disappearing, one by one. Is it because the documentary is now worth millions? Not any amount of money or new animal discovery drives Adam on. Adam won't give up finding the love of his life, Mary, especially for the sake of their son. Somehow, Adam must rescue Mary from the fanged creature that has snatched her out of the cold, freezing snow. He must save her from the white-haired Bigfoot, the Yeti...the monster of the ice.

A stolen priceless Stradivarius violin, a poisoned dart, a haunted music library, and a jilted lover present a captivating mystery for the Palms Symphony Orchestra. Who has the motive and opportunity?Join the Conductor to save the orchestra from thieves, ghosts, and recover the valuable instrument.THE MOVING WORDS REVIEW BOOK INFORMATION: Title: A Haunted Symphony Author: Michele Wallace Campanelli Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC Publication Date: November 16, 2023 Review date: November 24, 2023 Genre: Mystery, Supernatural Fiction, Drama BOOK REVIEW:Our story begins with Maria, a passionate and dedicated orchestra volunteer, who starts a new role filled with unexpected twists and turns. The symphony, a place of harmony and artistry, soon becomes the background for occurrences that hint at a supernatural presence. The other members and volunteers, each with unique personalities and stories, find themselves involved in secrets and past connections that slowly unravel as the story progresses. Maria and her colleagues discover that their beloved symphony hall is haunted by more than just the echoes of music past. Strange sounds, unexplained events, and ghostly apparitions begin to stir, bringing to light old legends and tales long thought to be mere folklore. Amidst this, the characters deal with their personal challenges and relationships, adding breadth to the story. What are the hidden secrets of the symphony's past, and how are they connected to the mysterious occurrences within its walls? This was the start of a book that promises to keep one fascinated until the very end. Set against the backdrop of an orchestra, the story peeks into the lives of its characters, including their relationships, secrets, and past events. Michele Wallace Campanelli truly shines in her storytelling in A Haunted Symphony. She created a vivid and attention-grabbing world. For example, the descriptions of the symphony, its music, and the characters' interactions with their tools and environment are so detailed that readers can almost hear the music and feel the emotions (e.g., Donnie losing a limb). Campanelli's characters are well-developed-each with their individual backstory and motivations. How she intertwines their lives and reveals their connections and secrets as the story advances is satisfying. As the pages flip, readers can appreciate the seamless integration of supernatural elements into the tale-the ghostly aspects are handled with a deft touch, ensuring that they enhance rather than overpower the plot. Overall, A Haunted Symphony is well-paced, balancing moments of tension and mystery. Building suspense is one of its strongest suits, keeping readers guessing and on the edge of their seats. The twists and turns of the story are well-executed, with surprising yet believable revelations. It's a novel that will appeal to fans of mystery and the supernatural, as well as those who appreciate well-crafted, character-driven stories.

Romeo Maroni, incensed that an ancient Egyptian belt disappeared from his museum, vows to capture the beautiful thief, Blackie Widow, a woman rumored by the FBI to be as dangerous as she is seductive. Teaming up with private investigator Martin, Romeo discovers millions of dollars' worth of diamonds she has stolen, fashioned into a giant spider web. Uncovering her lair, he becomes prey for the gorgeous and poisonous Blackie Widow. Join in the hunt for stolen treasure and get entangled in Romeo's unrelenting desire to find his true love caught in a web of trouble

Angel possesses beauty and grace worthy of her name, but rich, powerful Valentino controls every part of her successful modeling and singing career. Fate suddenly steps in. The brawny Jono rescues Angel from a terrible car accident. Rumored to have the strength of ten men, Jono offers Angel more than money can buy: passionate love from a handsome cowboy. Can Angel escape Valentino's wrath to live a life with the rodeo legend she has now fallen for? What is Valen willing to do to protect Angel from the man he perceives as the ultimate threat to his business empire and his woman? Join Angel in discovering who is the true Hero of Her Heart.