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Shakespeare and Me: 38 Great Writers, Actors, and Directors on What the Bard Means to Them – and Us
Why Shakespeare?It’s been 400 years since his death and yet we continue to find inspiration, revelation, solace, and entertainment in his poems and plays. In this original collection, Susannah Carson invites 38 actors, directors, scholars, and writers to share their own personal connections with Shakespeare and explore how he came to shape our world so completely.
Along the way, we reminisce on a childhood spent constructing makeshift matchstick theatres with Isabel Allende, grapple with Coriolanus for a modern audience alongside Ralph Fiennes, hear from James Earl Jones on reclaiming Othello as a tragic hero, share in Julie Taymor’s transformation of Prospero into Prospera, join Sir Ben Kingsley on his mission to keep Shakespeare’s ideas alive for all generations through performance, and muse with Brian Cox on social conflict in Shakespeare’s time and in ours. Together they offer fresh insight into Shakespeare’s work as a living legacy to be read, seen, performed, adapted, revised, wrestled with, and loved.
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THE WHISTLER’S OMEN: A gripping mystery about a very strange murder (The Unsolvable Crimes Book 2)
An impossible victim, a more than impossible killer!FBI Special Agent Ilona Farris has barely recovered from her first escapade with the newly formed Unsolvable Crimes Unit when a bizarre case lands on her desk.
A man has been chained to a sack of stones and pushed into the water at Seattle Marina. However, the victim supposedly died in a plane crash over twenty years ago.
Witnesses report seeing a man in a straw hat and long coat at the scene. There one moment, then disappearing without a trace.
Rumours begin that the figure is the legendary South American spirit of El Silbón, the Whistler, whose victims have an eerie tune played to them before meeting their demise.
Fearing this will not be the ghostly apparition’s last crime, Agent Farris resolves to discover the truth about Ven Air Flight 387 and catch a killer with nothing other than revenge on their mind.
But the Whistler is not the only ghost stalking in the shadows, and Farris will need all her wits to come out on top.
THE WHISTLER’S OMEN is the second standalone mystery in this mind-blowing, edge-of-your-seat series by Iain Henn. Look out for the first, THE PIPER’S CHILDREN.
Iain Henn is also author of the beguiling mystery DEAD SET ON MURDER, and the romantic thriller THE GREATEST BETRAYAL. All available in paperback and on Kindle Unlimited.
Praise for THE PIPER’S CHILDREN:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Read it in a day as couldn’t put the book down!” Kindle customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very intriguing, chilling and atmospheric…” Amazon UK reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A very thought provoking thriller” Amazon UK reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a unique & clever story line” Netgalley reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Mesmerising. I was completely swept along…” Goodreads reviewerRead more
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The Christmas Wish: the perfect new festive Christmas romance to escape with from the Sunday Times bestselling author
How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next?
‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.
Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers.
But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending?
READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK:
‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
’Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’ Red
‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and Home
Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone’ Stylist
’Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read’ Popsugar
‘Heartwarming and funny’ Heat
‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’ Fabulous
‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’ Woman’s Weekly
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The Silent Friend: The BRAND NEW unputdownable psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Cuckoo Sister for 2023
When it comes to saving yourself, who will you betray?
Louise has a shadowy past that she wants to break free from and when she develops an unlikely friendship with Isabelle, her neighbour, she finally finds the family she’s always yearned for.
But Louise knows more about Isabelle than her new friend realises, more specifically about her imprisoned husband – and the circumstances behind his arrest.
Louise is faced with a choice: to continue lying to her only friend or tell the truth and ruin any chance she has of starting over…
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Olivia and the Masked Duke: A Steamy Friends to Lovers Victorian Romance (Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels Book 1)
A new historical romance series from USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway
“A very hot and perfectly paced page turner, all the way to happily ever after.” -NPR
Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award & the Passionate Plume
He saved her life when she was a girl. Now she is a woman determined to heal his heart…
Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod, cherished daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Strathaven, has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and secret crush, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. When Livy joins Lady Charlotte Fayne’s charity for young ladies and discovers that it is a front for a covert investigative agency, she is thrilled. Livy dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire.
Notorious widower Ben Wodehouse, the Duke of Hadleigh, has only one goal in mind: redemption. After his tortured past, he channels his demons toward helping others, and the last thing he wants or deserves is innocence. Yet temptation taunts him by transforming the little girl he once saved into an alluring young woman. A dozen years younger than him and the daughter of his friend, Livy is everything he cannot have…and everything he needs.
Will perilous secrets, past and present, tear Livy and Ben apart? Will succumbing to their forbidden desires lead to their happily ever after? Find out in this steamy, friends-to-lovers age gap romance filled with mystery and adventure!
Grace’s books feature sizzling hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series.
LADY CHARLOTTE’S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (hot Victorian romance series)
#1 Olivia and the Masked Duke (Olivia & Ben)
#2 Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)
#3 Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)
#4 Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory & Wei)
#5 Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Preorder)GAME OF DUKES (hot Victorian romance series)
#1 The Duke Identity (Tessa & Harry)
#2 Enter the Duke (Maggie & Ransom)
#3 Regarding the Duke (Gabby & Garrity)
#4 The Duke Redemption (Beatrice & Wick)
#5 The Return of the Duke (Fancy & Severin)
#6 Steamy Winter Wishes: A Hot Historical Romance Short Story (featuring characters from all of Grace’s series)HEART OF ENQUIRY (hot Regency romance series)
Prequel novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
#1 The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
#2 M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
#3 The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
#4 The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
#5 Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
#6 The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Rosie)MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR (hot Regency romance series)
#1 Her Husband’s Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)
#2 Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)
#3 Her Protector’s Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)
#4 Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)Praise for Grace’s Books:
“The chemistry between the characters is absolutely explosive…This was an incredibly steamy, emotional, and all-consuming read that I could read again and again.” -Candace, Goodreads
“This writer to me is in the leagues of Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick.” -Kathie, Amazon
“Callaway is a talented writer and as skilled at creating a vivid sense of the Regency period as she is at writing some of the best, most sensual love scenes I’ve read in a long while.” -Night Owl Reviews
“Grace Callaway is becoming one of my all-time favorite authors. The Kent’s remind me so much of the Mallory-Anderson saga from Johanna Lindsay or the Spy series from Julie Garwood. I’ve read those books so many times and now I find myself rereading Grace’s books.” -Vivian, Amazon
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Death at Bishop’s Keep (A Victorian Mystery Book 1)
The first title in The Victorian Mysteries series, sure to delight fans of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie.
Kathryn Ardleigh is everything the Victorian English gentlewoman is not: outspoken, free-thinking, Irish-American, and a writer of penny-dreadfuls, sensational tales of adventure, romance, and crime-and-detection.
When she takes possession of Bishop’s Keep, the Ardleigh estate in Essex England that she has inherited, she shocks the household and captures the attention of amateur detective Sir Charles Sheridan. Sir Charles is interested in the developing forensic sciences: toxicology, ballistics, fingerprints, X-ray, and crime scene photography.
Soon there is something to interest both Kate and Sir Charles: a recently-dead body just uncovered at a nearby archaeological dig. The investigation provides the perfect research background for Kate’s next novel. But the inquisitive writer may be digging too deep–especially when the trail leads her into a secret occult society known as the Order of the Golden Dawn.
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The Midnight Watchers Christmas
A Secret Workshop. A Daring Thief. A Clandestine Love. Will A Miracle Bring Two Hearts From Different Worlds Together This Christmas?When Fiona McVey learns her father’s secret, she is astonished. Donal McVey has been playing the role of Father Christmas to the impoverished children of Old Town and Fiona’s eyes are opened to the despairing poverty that clings to the cobblestone streets.
Alistair, an orphaned street child, has long since adapted to the harsh realities of life, Transforming into a savvy thief, skilful and elusive, he’s built a life of shadows, constantly evading the clutches of the law. However, fate intervenes when he uncovers a nefarious plan to rob the workshop that makes Christmas magic for Old Town’s neediest. Lying in wait, Alistair becomes an unexpected saviour, rescuing Fiona from the clutches of a menacing gang.
Years later, their paths cross again, and the electric connection between them leaves an imprint on her heart. But when Alistair makes a choice that horrifies Fiona, her intervention triggers a catastrophic event that leaves her family shattered and her world in tatters. With no option but to tread the perilous streets of Old Town under a new identity, she dresses as a man, her path rife with danger and now in direct opposition to Alistair.
As Christmas approaches, and snowflakes blur the lines between right and wrong, Fiona must make a choice. Can Fiona and Alistair find the miracle that eludes them, or will the weight of their decisions extinguish all hope for a love?
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The Little One’s Christmas Dream
An Abandoned Child And A Wealthy Heir. This Christmas Terrible Secrets Will Be Revealed.When young Betty is abandoned at the age of five, her life takes a turn she could never have imagined. Found by Martha Evans, a kind-hearted servant, and brought into the Bromley home as Martha’s Little One, she makes an unlikely friend in Will Bromley, the young son to the heir to the Bromley estate. Yet, when Will’s cruel father, Harold, inherits the household, darkness descends, shattering their sanctuary.
With Will destined to wed socialite Olive Hanson, their future looks grim. But Olive isn’t blind to the special bond between Will and Betty, and in a malicious act, she orchestrates a plot that leads to Betty’s ultimate downfall.
Accused, betrayed, and heartbroken, Betty finds herself cast out, alone and friendless, standing at the doors of a bleak workhouse. There she faces an enemy from her past, who harbours a chilling secret about Betty’s true parentage.
As Christmas approaches, a web of secrets, betrayals, and shattered hopes unfold. The Little One’s Christmas Dream is a tale teeming with drama, where love is pitted against insidious deceit, and where the spirit of Christmas could either be a beacon of light or the final blow in a life riddled with hardship. Can Will find a way to defy his family and redeem his one true love? Will Betty uncover the dark secrets of her past and find a new path to happiness? In a world of shifting loyalties and unrevealing truths, one fateful Christmas could change everything.
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Chronicles of Barsetshire: The Complete Series – 6 Historical Novels
The Chronicles of Barsetshire is a series of six novels, set in the fictional English county of Barsetshire and its cathedral town of Barchester. The novels concern the dealings of the clergy and the gentry, and the political, amatory, and social manœuvrings that go on among and between them.
Table of Contents:
The Warden
Barchester Towers
Doctor Thorne
Framley Parsonage
The Small House at Allington
The Last Chronicle of Barset
An Autobiography of Anthony TrollopeRead more
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In the Lion’s Den: A tale of romance and rivalry, the latest Victorian historical fiction novel from the multi-million copy bestselling author of books like A Woman of Substance
From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance, a page-turning epic Victorian historical family saga.
London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up as a barrow boy on a London market, it is a city of opportunity.
Working his way up Henry Malvern’s trading company in Piccadilly, James faces fraud and betrayal. A fierce rivalry develops with Henry’s daughter and heir Alexis – but their animosity masks a powerful attraction.
Embarking on a love affair with the daughter of Russian émigrés, James’s life begins to transform. But as treachery and danger threaten, a secret comes to light that will change his life forever. James must decide where his future lies – with Henry Malvern or following his own dream…
Gripping, dramatic and bringing the England of Queen Victoria and the British Empire vividly to life, In the Lion’s Den is a sweeping historical epic from one of our finest storytellers, creator of A Woman of Substance.
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The Waif’s Lost Family
“Gwen sought to protect her family. She never fathomed the depths of tragedy she’d face.”In the oppressive shadow of the cotton mill, the Hopewell family’s spirit is nearly crushed. The grind of machinery and relentless hours weigh heavily on young Gwen and her sister, Roberta. The loss of their father to the mill’s clutches and their mother’s ruined legs are constant reminders of the high cost of survival. But when a tragedy befalls Teddy, their youngest, the family’s already fragile foundation shatters and a heart-wrenching decision by their mother propels them towards an even grimmer fate, the unforgiving doors of the workhouse loom large.
There, separated from their ailing mother, Gwen and Roberta cling to each other. It’s within these walls they meet Nick, a kind-hearted soul who seeks to help them and soon a sweet love begins to blossom. But behind the workhouse walls, treachery is rife and Gwen’s attempts to protect her sister come at a shocking price and Gwen, Nick and Roberta are cast to the streets.
Now the trio must brave the dangerous streets and alleyways, doing whatever they can to survive, but when Nick’s brave attempt to avoid arrest ends in a plunge into the dark waters, and Roberta vanishes, leaving behind only a haunting smear of blood, Gwen is heartbroken fearing them dead. Now Gwen must grapple with heartbreak once more and find her way in the unforgiving life of the London alleyways.
“In a world where loyalties are tested and bonds are shattered, will Gwen find the strength to move forward? Can she uncover the fate of her loved ones and rebuild the fragments of their broken family? Embark on a poignant journey of resilience, love, and one family’s battle against insurmountable odds.
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The Sailor’s Lost Daughters: A heartwarming family saga novel from Emma Hardwick (Victorian Sister Sagas)
Twins born into misfortune: A tale of survival amid the Victorian shadows.
1880s Manchester
In the shadow of poverty, sisters Grace and Agnes struggle to cope with their father’s sudden death. Soon, the joy of a fleeting romance with a visiting sailor brings innocent Grace more than she bargained for.
With the birth of twins, Grace’s struggles amplify as her health crumbles. Angered by her sister’s folly, a resentful Agnes sees an opportunity for escape, plotting to use the twins and the lovestruck sailor as stepping stones. Alas, her selfish plan is threatened when one twin mysteriously vanishes in a bustling market square.
What becomes of the missing child in this treacherous web of deceit? Can the sailor decipher Agnes’s self-serving lies before it’s too late? Amidst mounting dangers, can Grace shield her children from peril and allow love to return to her life?
Escape into this heartrending Victorian saga of love tested, innocence betrayed, and a mother’s desperate fight against all odds. This engrossing tale of love, grit, and determination is a must-read for fans of evocative historical dramas and poignant, strong women’s saga romance. Don’t miss this tale that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Praise for the author:
“Emma’s ability to evoke raw emotions and weave a compelling narrative of Victorian Britain makes this women’s historical saga an absolute must-read for fans of heartfelt tales of survival and resilience.” – Mary P, US
“Hardwick is a true gem in the world of historical fiction. Her vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters transport me to the heart of Angel Meadow, captivating from the first page.” – Beryl F, UK
“Emma’s beautiful Victorian romance novels capture the essence of the era, making me feel as if I’m living alongside the characters. Utterly gripping. Her depictions of gritty stories about strong women are unmatched.” – Elsie J, UK
“Hardwick’s storytelling prowess makes this a truly unforgettable read. A must-read for fans of women’s historical saga fiction that explores the strength of the human spirit.” – Elizabeth M, UK
“If you love the Victorian romance of Catherine Cookson, Downton, Mimi Matthews, or Eliza Heaton, you’ll love this captivating tale of struggle and resilience. Emma’s skill in crafting narratives that resonate long after the last page is a testament to her talent. Well done, Emma!” – Patricia S, US
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The Horror of Haglin House: A totally enthralling Victorian crime thriller (The Violet Thorn Mysteries Book 1)
Home is where the horror is…
Jilted thriller writer Lady Violet Thorn has withdrawn to the Suffolk market town of Montford with two servants and her leading character, the adventuress Ruby Gibson, for company.
Violet’s peace is disturbed when a stranger asks her for help, claiming that a friend is being kept prisoner in her own home. Her visitor seems so afraid that Violet, despite her scepticism, is persuaded to investigate.
A woman is killed outside Violet’s house, then another murdered in the town and, as the deaths mount up, she becomes convinced that they all lead to one place: the increasingly forbidding Haglin House, and whoever lives there…
M.R.C. Kasasian returns with a fresh, witty and totally enthralling take on the classic crime genre, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, M. C. Beaton and Oscar De Muriel.
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Workhouse Girl’s Christmas Dream: Victorian Romance (Victorian Historical Christmas Romance)
A cruel Christmas tragedy. A soldier saved by the actions of a little girl. One woman’s determined journey from helpless rags to the rich arms of love…
Amanda Wood adored her father. Until that awful Christmas day when he was taken.
But the Victorian world and workhouse care little for a poor girl’s heartbreak. Even less for her dreams of freedom.
Cecil Miller can’t shake the memory of the young girl who helped him escape the clutches of his pursuers. But where is she now? And why does he feel that their destinies are somehow entwined?
Will Amanda and Cecil ever find their way home after years of trying? And what awaits these two at the end of their journey?
Workhouse Girl’s Christmas Dream is a heartbreakingly beautiful Christmas story of rags to riches set in Victorian England. Rosie Swan’s historical Victorian Romances never fail to touch the heart, and Mandy’s story is one you will love to the final happy ever after!
Enjoy the Victorian Christmas romance, Workhouse Girl’s Christmas Dream, today.
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The Workhouse Angel : Victorian Romance
Two babies swapped at birth. One a lowly miner’s boy, the other a high-born daughter. Will untamed tongues expose the family secret?
Lady Napier is desperate to give her high-society husband an heir. Devastated by the birth of yet another girl, a secretive plot is hatched to replace the disappointing child with the newborn son of a local village woman.
Julia Jones grows up on Miner’s Row believing she is the daughter of a deprived working family. Surrounded by ugly rumours about her heritage little Miss Jones is sent to London with her family only to find that tragedy and the workhouse awaits.
Will the workhouse angel find love and a future? Or will the fears of those who want her hidden finish her before she discovers who she really is?
Join Dolly Price for a heart-thumping Victorian romance filled with intrigue, skulduggery, and a blazing love that burns through the darkness.
The Workhouse Angel is a clean and wholesome Victorian Romance suitable for all ages.
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Christmas Doorstep Orphan: Victorian Romance (Heartwarming Christmas Victorian Saga Romance Book 1)
A Christmas child left on a doorstep, a destitute Whitechapel family tasked with her care, and a web of long-concealed family secrets that refuse to stay hidden.
On a frosty Christmas Day, an unexpected arrival shakes the opulent world of the Leigh-Donner family in Belgravia. A mysterious note claims the child is their kin, but they’re reluctant to embrace her as their own.
The innocent babe is entrusted to an impoverished family in the gritty heart of Whitechapel.
As Emma blossoms into a woman, she is seduced by a cunning trickster promising a path back to her birthright and tumbles into a world of deceit and heartbreak.
Can Patrick Moore, her dashing childhood friend and neighbour, rescue her from the clutches of her malevolent charmer? Or are darker forces conspiring to shatter their lives?
Prepare for a heart-stopping romantic saga packed with surprising twists, where every page turned brings you closer to a tearful Christmas miracle that will tug at your heartstrings like never before.
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A Christmas Song For The Prestwich Orphan: Christmas Victorian Romance (Heartwarming Christmas Victorian Saga Romance Book 5)
On the cold Manchester streets, Georgina’s life is a cycle of thievery and torment, until a chance encounter ignites her soul with hope. Amidst the darkness, a heartwarming Christmas tale of redemption and love unfolds, where faith can change even the hardest of hearts.
Little Georgina is trapped in her impoverished life under the oppressive rule of her heartless Uncle Doyle. But destiny intervenes when she’s drawn to the enchanting strains of music, awakening her dormant soul to a world of beauty, faith, and the hope she’s always longed for.
Georgina’s transformation is set in motion by the singing of a devoted young man, William, whose purpose extends beyond himself. Yet, his noble calling clashes with the ambitions of his fiancée, Isabella.
As William befriends Georgina, a bitter rivalry erupts, leading to her cruel banishment back to the streets.
However, on a fateful Christmas Eve, an unforeseen twist of fate promises to change everything.
Can miracles truly occur? Can a life be reshaped in a single moment? Can bitter enemies become sisters, and do love stories really have the happiest of endings?
Let your heart be kindled by this Victorian Christmas romance that burns brighter than a Christmas hearth’s fire. Experience a story of redemption and the genuine spirit of the holiday season.
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DEAD END an utterly captivating historical murder mystery novel set in Victorian London (The Inspector Best Mysteries Book 2)
A beautiful young woman is found dead in a department store bed.She’s surrounded by white roses.
Detective Best is called from London to the grey and blustery north to investigate.
After finding out the girl was involved with local spiritualists, he meets a Dead End.
Everyone seems to have a reason for killing the girl – from her maid to her fiancé who happens to be the long-lost brother to the department store owner.
But she’s not the only girl who is missing.
Will Detective Best be able to face his own painful past in order to solve the case?
‘Dead End’ is a gripping historical murder mystery story from acclaimed author Joan Lock.
Praise for author Joan Lock:
“Gripping Victorian mystery” – Publishers Weekly on Dead Born
“Multilayered, ingeniously plotted, atmospheric and suspenseful, with an appealing hero… Lock’s latest Inspector Best novel makes outstanding reading for historical mystery buffs” – Booklist on Dead Letters
Joan Lock’s first book, ‘Lady Policeman’, described her six years as a policewoman in London’s West End during the 1950s. The next, ‘Reluctant Nightingale’, focused on her previous training as a nurse in the Northeast. Nine non-fiction, police/crime books followed including three on Scotland Yard’s First Detectives and the first history of the British Women Police, a subject on which she became an authority. This led to her writing extensively in the Police Press in support of women police when they were having a difficult time during integration and to acting as advisor and participant in the BBC4 TV documentary, A Fair Cop: One Hundred Years Of Women Police, screened in March 2015.
Joan has also written short stories, radio plays (some historical) and radio documentaries. Her crime fiction includes one modern novel, Death In Perspective, and seven Victorian mysteries featuring the charismatic Scotland Yard Detective Ernest Best.
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The Mill Daughter’s Courage: Victorian Romance (Enthralling Victorian Romance)
Life within the Mill’s walls is a realm of shadows and perils, yet amidst the gloom, Daisy Barlow discovers pockets of happiness in her mother, Vera, and her twin sister, Janet – until tragedy strikes…The untimely death of her beloved sister and the soul-crushing grief of her mother push Daisy to an agonizing juncture – one that leaves her all alone to fend for herself against seemingly insurmountable odds. But Daisy is not a quitter!
Far from defeated, her spirit remains unyielding, fuelled by the unwavering belief in her mother’s eventual recovery and the promise of a brighter future. Surely her sister’s death was not in vain.
Will sweet Daisy survive this cruel world to find her Happily Ever After?
Find out in The Mill Daughter’s Courage, a heart-warming Victorian Romance that will appeal to lovers of clean and wholesome family sagas. Read now for FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
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Grandfather’s Christmas Orphans
Alice Thorton is only five years old when her parents are killed in an accident. Together with her two little sisters, she is sent to live in a dismal part of London near the docks. Her grandfather loves them, but Christmas is a quiet, lonely affair in his little cottage.As the streets surrounding them turn dangerous, the girls are confined to the cottage. Alice’s only friend is Charlie Tillman, a cheerful young dockworker who is always looking out for her and her sisters. But Alice’s entire world crumbles one Christmas when her grandfather has no choice but to send them away to their aunt—an aunt who dotes on the two littlest ones but wants nothing to do with Alice.
Alice’s quest is to return home to her grandfather and Charlie, but with every passing Christmas, it becomes more and more impossible. She struggles though devastating jobs, deceitful masters, and eventual homelessness. It will take one last great miracle to bring both Charlie and Alice home in time for Christmas.
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Orphan Girl & The Baker: Victorian Romance (Heartwarming Christmas Victorian Saga Romance Book 2)
A sweet scavenging orphan. Shady dangerous dockland deals. And a secret love shining a Christmas light in the darkness…
It is 1861. On the docks of England, the promise of Christmas seems distant, drowned out by the clinking coins of wartime trade. The distant American Civil War casts its long shadow of prosperity and poverty across the ocean.
But while Liverpool’s merchants thrive the working class suffers. Amidst this bustling backdrop of shady deals and profiteering, Hester Grace, an orphaned young woman, ekes out a living by scavenging the Albert Dock’s treasures.
All the while her heart belongs to Robert Burrows, a dockland baker promised to another’s love.
Hester’s affection remains a well-guarded secret until the fateful night she stumbles upon a treacherous truth that could shatter the man she adores. In a city where power brokers stop at nothing to protect their interests, Hester faces an agonising choice.
Should she bury her feelings and watch Robert walk into danger’s embrace? Or will this humble orphan girl dare to challenge the consuming darkness that threatens them all?
Enter a Christmas saga filled with passion, secrets, and tough moral choices, where love and loyalty collide in the grimy docklands of Victorian England.
A heart-wrenching Christmas romance that will keep you eagerly turning the pages all the way to a tear-jerking happy ever after.
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The Christmas Thief (Snow on the Cobbles – Victorian Christmas Stories)
Jane knows how very lucky she is not to be hungry and desperate this Christmas. She tries to use her luck to help others, but everything is changing, and whether she likes it or not, she is at the very centre of those changes.
Jane has been working for the Berringford Foundation for a long time now. She does good work, and she is passionate about helping people who don’t have enough to eat at Christmas, or on any other day of the year.
But some items have gone missing from wealthy people’s houses, and those same wealthy people appear on a list of potential patrons the charity has approached. Trouble is knocking, and soon everybody’s going to be swept into its path.
Alvin has been tasked with the job of investigating the robberies. It’s not his dream assignment, but he has no choice. He does it begrudgingly up until the moment he meets Jane, at which point he finds an enthusiasm he’d long forgotten.
With Winter in full swing, and Christmas only weeks away, Jane just wants to see to it that everybody is looked after, while Alvin is struggling with the morality of what he must do.
Events, along with their emotions, are spiralling out of their control.
The Christmas Thief is the story of two people brought together by fate, each with their own troubles, worries and secrets. Is this the greatest love either of them will ever know, or should they never have crossed paths at all?
By the time Christmas arrives, neither of them will have any doubt.
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The Orphan Pickpocket’s Christmas: Victorian Romance (Heartwarming Christmas Victorian Saga Romance Book 4)
Previously published as ‘The Pickpocket’s Christmas’ by Weir, Jessica (author). This new PureRead edition contains many wonderfully warm changes and additions.
In the heart of 1875 Victorian London, where the city’s ruthless streets guard the darkest of secrets, two orphaned souls stand defiant in the face of adversity.
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary Christmas journey – a tale of unyielding courage and a love that defies all odds.
As their beloved mother departs from this world, young Emma is burdened by the haunting question of why their father vanished into the shadows. Her quest for answers takes a backseat to the relentless struggle for survival.
What trials must these two young souls endure to survive the Christmas season?
Yet, amidst the biting cold and despair, a chance meeting in the bustling market could hold the key to a brighter future. Has David found a path to their salvation? Are their fortunes finally turning, or is this the very nightmare their mother dreaded?
Prepare to lose yourself in the enchanting world of “The Orphan Pickpocket’s Christmas” – an enthralling Victorian Saga that will captivate fans of heartwarming and wholesome Victorian romance.
Uncover the secrets, face the danger, and embrace the hope in this extraordinary Christmas story of love and survival in the heart of historical London.
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The Desperate Christmas Angel: Victorian Romance (Heartwarming Christmas Victorian Saga Romance Book 3)
Previously published as ‘His Christmas Angel’ by Cornish, Ella (author)
With Christmas fast approaching little does Eliza Thorn realise that her life of toil and danger is about to change forever…
Eking out a living for herself and her family, Eliza busily searches the Norfolk Fens for leeches to sell to the local doctor when fate intervenes, placing Edward Grisham in her path.
Without Eliza’s quick wit, the boggy marshlands would have claimed his life!
In gratitude, Eliza is offered a job as a kitchen maid, away from the dark, frigid waters of the lowland fens.
As they grow, could Edward and Eliza’s connection ever lead to something more than friendship?
In Victorian society where titles dictate destinies, the odds seem stacked against them, especially with Edward’s brother, Martin, scheming to change the course of their lives forever – with dire consequences.
Dive into this heartfelt, page-turning Victorian saga – a beautiful Christmas love story you cannot put down!
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Frost: A fae romance (Frost and Nectar Book 1)
On the worst birthday of my life, I come home to find my boyfriend in bed with another woman. Within hours, I’m drunk, homeless, and pledging to stay single forever. And that is when the dangerously sexy Seelie King rolls through town, looking for fae like me.Every generation, the king holds a competition for Seelie queen. But for reasons he won’t explain, Torin is looking for a charade, not a real marriage. So when I drunkenly sling insults his way, I have his attention.
When Torin offers me fifty million to participate, I think, “What have I got to lose?” The answer turns out to be “my life,” because my competition will literally kill for the crown.
And the more time I spend with the seductive king, the harder it becomes to remember it’s all supposed to be fake. Now, my life—and my heart—are on the line.
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Confessions of a Christmasholic: A festive, Grumpy meets Sunshine Christmas romance for 2023!
Grumpy meets Sunshine in this hilarious festive romcom that will have you wishing for a HEA!
Sutton Alsop hates Christmas. So much so, when confronted with a house that looks like Santa himself vomited Christmas all over it, she accidentally (drunkenly) destroys every fairy light, fake reindeer and candy cane in sight. Unfortunately for Sutton, this house belongs to none other than Gus Langston, single dad and owner of the village’s year-round Christmas shop – aka Mr Christmas himself.
But Mr Christmas has a secret only Sutton knows…
With the two of them forced together for the holidays, the sparks between them are hot enough to melt even the coldest of hearts!
Readers have fallen in love with Confessions of a Christmasholic
‘I finished this in one afternoon (or 2 coffees, a cup of tea and half of a beer).’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This may be my new holiday romcom of choice.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a cute romcom.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is a cute, humorous romance tale. Perfect for getting you in the mood for Christmas.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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A Christmas Wedding at the Castle (Life on the Moors Book 5)
It’s Christmastime on the North Yorkshire Moors!Do you believe in fate? Livvie Weatherill does… This time last year, if anyone had told Livvie she’d have fallen in love and would be making plans for her Christmas wedding to Zander Gillespie, she would have laughed in their face. If they’d gone on to say they’d be planning to have their wedding at the imposing Danskelfe Castle, she’d have laughed even louder! But it would seem fate had plans for her…
Since moving to the pretty moorland village of Lytell Stangdale Livvie is happier than she’s ever been. She’s living with Zander and she’s working at her dream job as a wedding dress designer at Romantique with her friends, Kitty and Violet. It’s fair to say, she’s enjoying immersing herself in village life, from romantic walks in the countryside, to meeting friends at the quaint Sunne Inne. And she can’t think of anything better than rounding off the day cosying up with Zander. Life is sweet.
Her blossoming friendship with Freda Easton, the endearing but reclusive elderly lady who lives down the lane, has taken everyone by surprise. But Freda has a secret and, in a turn of events no one could predict, she finds herself grateful for Livvie’s fierce loyalty, cementing their friendship further. Just when things seem to be running smoothly, a face from the past arrives on the doorstep casting a shadow over Livvie’s wedding plans. Adding to the drama, an icy blast of Arctic air brings heavy snowfall to the village, covering the moors in a thick blanket of snow.
Is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges thrown at them? Will they get their magical Christmas wedding?
Join Livvie and Zander – and all the usual characters – for a merry countryside Christmas!
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Regency Romance Collection: Five captivating and utterly enchanting historical Regency romances (Historical Romance Box Sets)
WELCOME TO REGENCY ENGLAND, WHERE THE HEROES ARE DASHING AND THE HEROINES ARE BRAVE AND BEAUTIFUL, BUT TREACHERY AND DANGER LURK AROUND EVERY CORNER . . .⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it and couldn’t put it down.’ Liz Harris
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic book and beautifully written.’ Sorcha O’Dowd
Relax and escape to a bygone age with these five Regency romance novellas that are brimming with gorgeous historical detail. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton, Georgette Heyer, Adele Clee and Emma Melbourne.
IN THIS GREAT-VALUE FIVE-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: MARRY IN HASTE
James, Viscount Demarr, is in need of a wife — and quickly. Amelia Ravenscroft is living a life of drudgery in her aunt’s home and is desperate to find a way out. So she boldly suggests a marriage of convenience. But despite their blossoming feelings, James finds himself increasingly suspicious of her past. Will they marry in haste and repent at leisure?BOOK 2: ONCE BITTEN, TWICE SHY
Ianthe Templeton has lived in the shadow of her beautiful twin sister for as long as she can remember. Until she finds herself captivated by the charming Jason Warwycke, Marquess of Wyckeham. But Jason is traumatised by a dreadful first marriage and determined never to wed again . . . Can Ianthe and Jason’s love conquer jealous and scheming family members determined to keep them apart?BOOK 3: DESPERATE REMEDIES
Lexie Holloway has fallen desperately in love with the devastatingly handsome Earl of Synley after a brief encounter at a ball. But she’s heartbroken to learn that he’s already engaged to an incredibly wealthy woman. Years pass and her Earl is never far from her thoughts. And when they reunite, Lexie finds that much has changed — including his marital status. But now his life is in danger, and Lexie may be the only one who can save him . . .BOOK 4: NEVER TOO LATE
Maude was forbidden from marrying the only man she’s ever loved, Luke Hexham. Instead, she was married off to a man she did not care for: his brutish cousin. A few years later and newly widowed, Maude faces an uncertain future, as her survival now depends largely on Luke. He still remembers Maude’s apparent betrayal, but they find it’s never too late for true love. But even years later, there is someone who will stop at nothing to keep them apart . . .BOOK 5: MARRY FOR LOVE
Delilah is heartbroken when her cruel twin sister Deborah sets out to marry Hamish Baillie, the Fourth Earl of Blackwood and the man Delilah has long loved from afar. Delilah makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Hamish and is cast out of her home, he employs her as a housekeeper at his Scottish residence. Love begins to bloom, but Delilah’s scheming twin was never going to let go of the Earl that easily . . .READERS LOVE CHRISTINA COURTENAY’S REGENCY ROMANCES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A deeply satisfying story and emotionally engaging characters. Christina Courtenay is a favourite author of mine and I think I enjoy her regency-set stories most of all.’ Ketto
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I always enjoy Christina Courtenay’s writing style and this was no exception — I felt transported into the era.’ Sue
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Has all the ingredients I enjoy in a book: romance, adventure and tension.’ Book reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Christina Courtenay never disappoints.’ Doreen
DON’T MISS OUT ON THESE FIVE UTTERLY GORGEOUS HISTORICAL NOVELLAS!
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A Christmas Truce: An utterly addictive, feel-good festive romance to fall in love with this Christmas (Heartwarming, feel-good romances)
A BRAND-NEW, UTTERLY ADDICTIVE FEEL-GOOD FESTIVE GRUMPY/SUNSHINE ROMANCE FOR CHRISTMAS 2023.Photographer Libby just got fired. Again. Then she gets home early to find her boyfriend in bed with another woman. And just like that, her dreams of a Christmas Day proposal are shattered.
Libby lands a new job as a personal assistant to enigmatic businessman Seth Coleman. He’s terse and demanding — it’s no wonder Libby keeps messing up.
Then one day an adorable Golden Retriever puppy is delivered to the house. As Libby helps Seth train Barney, she realizes that there’s a surprisingly sweet side to this CEO . . .
But everything goes wrong when Libby finds out that Seth’s company just bought the community centre where they’ve been training Barney. It’s not only puppy classes, it’s a lifeline for the whole village. Libby is devastated when Seth says it’s ‘just business’. So she packs her bags.
Until disaster strikes and Libby is forced to spend her favourite time of the year with a man who doesn’t even own tinsel. It’s up to Libby to bring some much-needed Christmas spirit. Starting with a truce, since they’re going to be stuck together whether they like it or not.
But Libby might just find magic under the mistletoe after all if she can encourage Seth to open his heart to Christmas . . .
This heartwarming Christmas romance is perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan, Holly Martin, Teresa F. Morgan, Helen Rolfe and Julie Shackman.
READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH EMMA BENNET’S UPLIFTING, FEEL-GOOD CHRISTMAS ROMANCE:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is the perfect feel-good read. A lovely love story. I loved the cute puppy Barney.’ Rosamond
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really cute Christmas-themed novel. I loved the storyline and how a cute dog tied in as well. This would make a great movie as well! Perfect feel-good holiday novel. Highly recommend.’ A reader in the UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was such a beautiful and enjoyable read. I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.’ Sophie L.
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Assistant to the Villain: No.1 New York Times bestseller from a TikTok sensation! The most hilarious grumpy sunshine romantasy book of 2023
A #1 New York Times bestseller from the creator of a viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance.
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage’s employment status isn’t just important, it’s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer-naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work… and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find….
Readers have fallen head over heels for Assistant to the Villain:
‘The slow burn romance was done so well – all the tension and build up with the characters’ relationship had me grinning like crazy’
‘I absolutely raced through this novel . . . I loved this book so much, it was laugh out loud funny, the characters were amazing and the tension was high!’
‘The perfect one-sitting binge read for any fantasy or rom-com lover’
‘Perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud writing!’Read more
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Age-Gap Romance Novels Box Set: Older Man Younger Woman: Rough Forbidden Possessive Alpha Male Enemies to Lovers (Steamy Off-limits Lovers Romance Book 1)
A COLLECTION OF 3 HEART-GRIPPING ROMANCE NOVELS
These books contain themes such as Enemies to Lovers, Age-Gap, Forbidden Romances, Rough Dominant Men and more …
The novels inside are:
Older Bully Next door – by Kathilee Riley
Daddy in Rome – by Izzie Vee
Off-limits Coach – by Izzie VeeGrab your copy and get ready to be immersed in some topsy-turvy love-journeys with happy ever after endings.
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When She Unravels: A Dark Mafia Romance (The Fallen Book 1)
*NOW A TOP 25 AMAZON BESTSELLER*
He’s the most powerful man in Ibiza, and he’ll do anything to make me his.
I’ve been raised to be the perfect mafia wife, but when my marriage turns into a horrific nightmare, I have no choice but to leave everything behind and start a new life.
I find myself alone in Ibiza—a place that swallows innocent girls like me alive. I’m robbed the day I arrive, left with nothing but a few euros and the clothes on my back.
My desperation leads me right to Damiano De Rossi. He rules over this island with an iron fist and beneath his strikingly handsome face lies a wicked darkness. I ask him for a job. He gives me far more than that—degradation, jealousy, and toe-curling lust.
When my resistance to him is all but gone, a secret is revealed, and we fall apart like a house of cards.
I know what I have to do. Run.
But when I try, I discover…he’s already got me bound.
When She Unravels is an 18+ dark mafia romance with mature themes, profanity, and plenty of steam. It’s book one in The Fallen series but can be read as a standalone.
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Cindy Barbie Knitting Patterns
Knitting patterns for Cindy and Barbie dolls clothes in double knitting wool.Read more
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The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Unveil the secrets of a gripping murder mystery in Agatha Christie’s timeless classic, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.”Immerse yourself in the atmospheric English countryside, where the opulent Styles Court becomes the stage for a sinister crime. When the wealthy widow, Emily Inglethorp, is discovered lifeless in her bedroom, the idyllic estate is shrouded in a web of suspicion and deceit.
Enter Hercule Poirot, the brilliant Belgian detective with an unrivaled reputation for cracking the most perplexing cases. Poirot finds himself entangled in a perplexing maze of clues and motives, as he navigates the treacherous landscape of family secrets and hidden agendas.
As Poirot employs his razor-sharp intellect and astute observations, he unravels a tale of poison, betrayal, and hidden identities. Each twist and turn leads closer to the shocking truth, challenging readers to match wits with the master detective.
Agatha Christie, the undisputed queen of crime, weaves a captivating narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very last page. With her signature blend of intricate plotting, compelling characters, and unexpected revelations, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles” stands as a testament to Christie’s unparalleled storytelling prowess.
Prepare to embark on a riveting journey into a world of secrets and suspense. Can you unravel the enigma at Styles Court and uncover the identity of the cunning killer? The answer awaits in Agatha Christie’s timeless masterpiece, “The Mysterious Affair at Styles.”
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Merry Christmas and a Happy End of the World: A Fun Festive Adventure for Human Children of All Ages
‘Roast my parsnips and call me Brian. IT’S TIME TO SAVE CHRISTMAS!’A high-octane, delightfully silly, festive adventure story by fantasy author Iestyn Long.
Jump into the blue and join Bennie and his friends on a whirlwind adventure this Yuletide―a fun, festive story for all the family!
It’s nearly Christmas, and all the turkeys are going missing. Bennie and his friends investigate the mystery but soon find themselves in the thick of a dastardly plot.
After encountering a peculiar creature deep in the woods, Bennie and his friends are whisked away on a fantastical adventure that carries them to bizarre, far-flung places and exposes them to a terrifying enemy.
To rescue Christmas and the planet, Bennie and his friends must coax Earth’s most reclusive hero from retirement.
- Can Bennie and his friends SAVE CHRISTMAS and THE PLANET from disaster?
- Or will Humanity rue the day they first served roast turkey for Christmas dinner?
- Find out in this rip-roaring festive yarn suitable for kids and adults alike!
Be careful what you eat this Christmas. It might just come back and bite you.
IT’S TURKEY TIME!
Praise for Iestyn’s first book, Timothy Williams Demon Hunter:
‘A full-on teenage adventure. Original, humorous and highly imaginative. A rip-roaring read!’ BookViral
‘Great story full of adventure, excitement and humour’ Amazon Customer
‘Great read for lovers of Pratchett’ Amazon Customer
‘Harry Potter with an angelic flair!’ Amazon Customer
‘A brilliant storyline and excellent characterisation help bring to life the all-action battle scenes, the pace of which compels the reader to turn the page’ Amazon Customer
‘The stakes are high, the supporting players are from on high, and there’s magic and demons, and historical battles… a brilliant novel and well worth your time. It’s billed as YA and features kids, but sometimes labels can be deceiving. This one can, and should, be enjoyed by anyone, say, 11 years old to 111 years old’ Amazon Customer
Iestyn Long lives with his family in the historic village of Lavenham, in the English countryside. He is reasonably tall and narrow, has a shortage of hair, and although English, he has a Welsh name that is a constant confusion to one and all. While listening to the tunes of Sir Cliff, Iestyn enjoys observing ants, stroking sparrows and drinking copious amounts of tea. Iestyn writes fantasy fiction for teens, freaks and grown-up geeks. Expect adventure, monsters, magic swords, dark humour and epic battles.
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The Institution: Scare yourself silly this Halloween with the new gasp-inducing killer crime thriller from the million-copy bestselling author
‘Deliciously dark and utterly compelling – I couldn’t put it down.’ – CLARE MACKINTOSH
They’re locked up for your safety.
Now, you’re locked in with them.
How do you find a murderer in a prison full of killers?
On a locked ward in the world’s highest-security prison hospital, a scream shatters the night.
A nurse has been murdered and her daughter has been taken.
And with only five days to find the girl, the clock is ticking for Dr Connie Woolwine to find a killer hiding in plain sight…
Welcome to The Institution. The locked room thriller readers don’t want to leave.
‘This is the best book I’ve read in years!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I don’t think I have ever read anything that gripped me quite so intensely.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An absolutely mind-blowing suspense thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Terrifyingly brilliant. An absolute must-read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A book that evolves at break-neck speed, taking the reader on a spine-chilling journey.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If this book isn’t a smash hit I’ll claw my own eyes out!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Tense, exciting, heart-thumping action’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Deliciously creepy, unflinching and addictive.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A first-class locked room thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gobsmackingly good!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Helen Fields’ talent for creating atmospheric thrillers knows no bounds.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A real page-turner; what a ride straight from the outset. I felt physically chilled.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Chilling, claustrophobic and packed with twists and turns.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Original and innovative…a crackingly scary thriller.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Dark, atmospheric, creepy and hauntingly good. Kept me guessing until the end – I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Amazing is all I can say – I loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Obsession: The bestselling psychological thriller with a shocking ending
The #1 ebook bestseller
‘Thrilling, unputdownable, a fabulous rollercoaster of a read – I was obsessed by this book’ B A PARIS, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
‘One of the sexiest, most compelling debuts I’ve come across this year, it cries out to become a TV drama’ DAILY MAIL
One evening, a wife asks her husband a question: who else would you go for, if you could?
It is a simple question – a little game – that will destroy her life.
Carly and Rob are a perfect couple. They share happy lives with their children and their close friends Craig and Jenny. They’re lucky. But beneath the surface, no relationship is simple: can another woman’s husband and another man’s wife ever just be good friends?
Little by little, Carly’s question sends her life spiralling out of control, as she begins to doubt everything she thought was true. Who can she trust? The man she has promised to stick by forever, or the best friend she has known for years? And is Carly being entirely honest with either of them?
Obsession is a dark, twisting thriller about how quickly our lives can fall apart when we act on our desires.
Perfect for fans of B A Paris and Jackie Kabler.
‘This is one highly addictive novel!’ WENDY WALKER, AUTHOR OF ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN
‘A compelling page-turner on the dark underbelly of marriage, friendship and lust’ FIONA CUMMINS, AUTHOR OF RATTLE
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A New Home in the Dales: A heartwarming, captivating rural saga set in World War 2 (Made in Yorkshire Book 1)
‘One of the best books I have read in a very, very long time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
To follow her dream, she’s gone from city to village – but can she ever fit in?
October 1940. Bobby Bancroft is working as a typist for a city newspaper, but she longs to be breaking the news herself. She is thrilled to secure a junior reporter role at The Tyke, a magazine serving the Yorkshire Dales.
However, when Bobby moves to Silverdale, she discovers rural life is a different world. The close-knit villagers and cantankerous local animals prove difficult to win over, while mischievous vet Charlie seems determined to lead her astray.
As Bobby struggles to find her place amongst the dalesfolk, she wonders if she’s made a huge mistake. Will the city girl ever make a home of the beautiful but hostile countryside of the Dales?
An uplifting, lively World War Two rural saga that fans of Annie Murray, Rosie Hendry, Gervase Phinn and James Herriot will love.
Readers are loving the first book in this captivating rural saga series:
‘A gorgeous setting, appealing characters and brimming with warmth and humour. It’s a long time since a book has so thoroughly captured my heart. Don’t miss it!’ Kate Field
What a brilliant book…Family saga at its best.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘LOVED IT!!!…My heart ached when reading this… A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn’t want it to end…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Read in 24 hours! Exceptional!…The storyline was strong and the characters were all likeable and relatable… There were lots of twists and turns that kept me wanting to read more.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I absolutely loved this book! The life and times of a wartime Yorkshire village and its people shine through, authentic, realistic and charming, and Bobby is a highly likeable heroine with ambition and heart… I am so pleased to see that there are going to be more books to come in this series. Can’t wait!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I am beyond impressed with this book. I hope this truly is the start of a long series’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
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The Time of Our Lives: A second chance love, laugh out loud romantic comedy
What happens when your past meets your present?
Luca is used to being ‘the single one’ – which is partly why she dreaded going to the wedding of an old university friend. Surrounded by faces she hasn’t seen in 10 years, Luca can feel herself being sucked back into the immature, decade-old gossip that no one seems to have forgotten.
But when Tom walks in, Luca’s heart stops. He was her ‘almost boyfriend’, and she had been completely swept off her feet by him… but he’s currently standing next to the girl he broke her heart with at a party all those years ago.
As the evening draws on and the champagne continues to flow, it’s clear that Tom can’t take his eyes off her. Will Luca’s luck in love finally take a turn?
The laugh-out-loud new novel from bestseller Portia Macintosh, perfect for fans of Sophie Ranald and Mhairi MacFarlane!Read more
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The Happy Family: The gripping new psychological crime thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple
The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty?
“Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!”
Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways“Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!”
Sarah Linley, author of The TripMy family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart?
A mother who disappeared…
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.
An unexpected visitor…
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.
A life that comes crashing down…
At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go?Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell
What readers are saying about The Happy Family
‘Found myself second guessing every thought I had’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A compelling and addictive read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I flew through this and couldn’t get enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So many twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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