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Countdown to Christmas: The most uplifting and feel-good Christmas romance book of 2023 from the bestselling author
The queen of feel-good Christmas fiction returns with a snowy adventure to Canada!
‘If you love a rugged hero, a heroine you can relate to, a warm romantic story and a bit of armchair travel, Countdown to Christmas is for you!’ Katie Fforde
‘It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Jo’s book in your stocking!’ Jill Mansell
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Chloe can’t wait for Christmas . . . to be over! Her son Ruben is staying with his dad and Chloe is planning to ignore the holidays altogether. Her only festive touch is her son’s advent calendar, to help count down the days till he’s home again.
But a surprise call changes everything. Chloe might be the unexpected owner of some land in Canada! Surely, it’s a scam. Or could it be just the escape she needs right now? Ruben’s latest note in the advent calendar tells her to ‘say yes!’
In a flash, Chloe’s new countdown to Christmas involves a log cabin in the middle of a snowy forest, a community that’s worried for its future, a gruff lumberjack who gives her butterflies and a lot of pancakes with maple syrup . . .
For a happy Christmas read full of romance and festive surprises, choose Jo Thomas.
Readers love Jo’s books:
‘Bursting with flavour, adventure and romance’ Ruth Jones
‘Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness’ Veronica Henry
‘Sparkling, romantic, magical – and delicious’ Milly Johnson
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The Christmas Love Letters: a snow-dusted, heartwarming new Christmas romance to cosy up with on cold winter nights!
‘The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels’ The Independent
Dive into the gorgeous new Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller, Sue Moorcroft – the perfect companion for a cold winter’s night!
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A secret romance was just the start of the story…
Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson’s Bar – an idyllic village where time seems to stand still. Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey – until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night.
Six years on, and Maddy’s life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.
As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can’t help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she’d thought it was…
The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.
Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft!
‘Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape – what more could you ask for?’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it’s the perfect Christmas tale.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I didn’t want the story to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Great Alone: A story of love, heartbreak and survival from the bestselling author of The Four Winds
Set against the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, The Great Alone is a daring, beautiful, stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, from the bestselling author of The Four Winds, Kristin Hannah.
The New York Times number one bestseller.
A woman has to be tough as steel up here. You can’t count on anyone to save you and your children. You have to be willing to save yourselves.
Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.
As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life . . .
With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.
‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival, as epic as the Alaskan landscape it so vividly describes’ – Kate Morton, author of The House at Riverton
‘A masterclass’ – Karen Swan, author of The Spanish Promise.
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One-hit Wonder: ‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ THE TIMES
An emotional, uplifting story about sisters, secrets, and second chances, from the author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS
‘I love all Lisa Jewell’s books, and this ticks all the boxes’ 5***** Reader Review
‘I loved every page’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Lisa Jewell at her best’ 5***** Reader Review
_________Bee Beahorn had it all – a successful music career, fabulous friends, and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle.
At least, that’s what her estranged sister, Ana, had always believed.
Their lives were worlds apart. Bea was beautiful, extravagant and full of life. Ana was awkward, shy, and destined to live in Bea’s shadow.
But when Bea is found dead in her flat, Ana realises that everything she knew about her sister had been a lie.
Ana is determined to find out the truth about her sister – and she might just find herself along the way . . .
_________‘A compelling story packed with intriguing characters’ The Times
‘A gripping read’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Written with intelligence, verve and wit . . . a triumph’ Hello
‘Beautifully written. I read it in a day’ 5***** Reader Review
‘Inventive and moving, with definite charms and a real sense of poignancy’ Sunday Times
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Beware of Pity
Lieutenant Anton Hofmiller, an Austro-Hungarian cavalry officer stationed far from home, is invited to a lavish party at the mansion of a rich Hungarian landowner, Lajos. In a world of luxurious living far removed from the bare life at the barracks, Anton meets Edith, the daughter of the host, and spontaneously asks her for a dance. When he realizes a sickness has left her crippled for life, deep compassion for her overtakes him, leading Edith to fall in love with him. Soon Anton is drawn into a vortex of events and emotions quite unforeseen, as pity and guilt inexorably implicate him in a well-meaning intention that tragically goes wrong.Read more
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Virginia Woolf: A Critical Memoir
Virginia Woolf is one of the most important writers of the twentieth century.Part of the Bloomsbury set, she lived surrounded by other artists and writers, and her novels and essays have inspired generations of readers and writers ever since their publication.
Her personal struggles with depression and mental illness, and her feminist beliefs come across strongly in her work, illuminating an important period in British social history, not just for women’s rights, but for a whole nation scarred by the effects of two world wars.
Winifred Holtby gives us Woolf the critic, the essayist and the experimental novelist in this critical memoir which is of particular interest as the work of one intelligent, though very different, novelist commenting on another.
Holtby’s careful reading of Woolf’s work is set in the context of the debate between modernist and traditional writing in the 1920s and 1930s.
Although Holtby greatly admires Woolf’s art, she considers its limitations as an elite form that ignores the material conditions of everyday life and the consequent social responsibility expected of the novel.
Choosing to write about Woolf as ‘the author whose art seemed most of all removed from anything I could ever attempt, and whose experience was most alien to my own,’ Holtby has written a candid appreciation of the complex, groundbreaking work of a contemporary writer at the height of her career.
Winifred Holtby (1898-1935) was an English novelist and journalist. She is also the author of the ‘South Riding’ series.
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Gaudy Night: the classic Oxford college mystery (Lord Peter Wimsey Series Book 12)
The twelfth book in Dorothy L Sayers’ classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actress Dame Harriet Mary Walter, DBE – a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie’s Poirot and Margery Allingham’s Campion Mysteries.
‘D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers’ Daily Telegraph
Harriet Vane has never dared to return to her old Oxford college. Now, despite her scandalous life, she has been summoned back . . .
At first she thinks her worst fears have been fulfilled, as she encounters obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and a disgusting effigy when she arrives at sedate Shrewsbury College for the ‘Gaudy’ celebrations.
But soon, Harriet realises that she is not the only target of this murderous malice – and asks Lord Peter Wimsey to help.
‘She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.’ P. D. James
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Escape to the Tuscan Vineyard: The must-read hilarious new fiction read to escape with in 2024! (Holiday Romance)
Pack your bags and uncork the laughter in this delightful romantic escapade!Serial dater Abi Mason is the queen of control and London’s busiest workaholic. After getting her heart broken in her early twenties, she has vowed to live by a few simple, but non-negotiable principles:
1. No second dates (if you don’t let them in, they can’t leave you)
2. Focus all your energy on your career (the only boyfriend anyone really needs)
3. Holidays are for a maximum of 4-days (who can be away from the city for longer than that?)
4. Never – and I repeat, never – lose control (chaos breeds disaster)But life has other plans. After being put on gardening leave, Abi finds herself on an enforced holiday to Tuscany. Here, among sun-dappled vineyards and olive groves, Abi meets dashing American Tony, and it seems the universe is conspiring to force her to go off script…
If Abi can break her own rules, could this unexpected trip to Tuscany lead her to a happiness she never dared to dream of?
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk, this effervescent tale will whisk you away on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure you won’t want to end!
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Eternal: 2023 bestseller, a powerful and captivating WWII tale of love and betrayal
FROM #1 BESTSELLING AND EDGAR AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
SOLD OVER 30 MILLION PRINT COPIES WORLDWIDE
What war destroys, only love can heal.
Elisabetta, Marco, and Sandro grew up as the best of friends, whose fractuous friendship soon blossoms, with both Sandro and Marco hoping to win Elisabetta’s heart.
But as Mussolini asserts his power in 1937, aligning his Fascists with Hitler’s Nazis, this begins to change.
As anti-Semitism becomes policy, global war erupts and the Nazis invade Rome, the intertwined fates of the three will be decided, in a heartbreaking coming-of-age love story, exploring the best and the worst that the world has to offer.
Eternal is a tale of loyalty, loss, love and war – set in the Eternal City at its darkest moment. This moving novel will be forever etched in the hearts and minds of readers.
‘The master storyteller Lisa Scottoline is at the height of her powers with Eternal.’ — Adriana Trigiani
‘Eternal feels so real you can almost taste the cappelletti, as you get lost in the pages on your glorious and heart-wrenching trip to Italy.’ — Martha Hall Kelly
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Agatha Christie: The Sunday Times Bestseller
‘A smart and highly entertaining portrait of a literary powerhouse’
– THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR‘A riveting portrait’
– GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR***
‘Worsley’s sparkling biography brings a fresh eye to Christie’s life and work, firmly busting the myth that she, or her novels, were cosy.’ Daily Mail‘Every Christie fan should read this’ – The Times
‘Shows the Queen of Crime in a new light.’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Worsley’s book excels in bringing a broader historical perspective to Christie’s life and work, and her enthusiasm is infectious.’ – Observer
‘Nobody in the world was more inadequate to act the heroine than I was.’
Why did Agatha Christie spend her career pretending that she was ‘just’ an ordinary housewife, when clearly she wasn’t? As Lucy Worsley says, ‘She was thrillingly, scintillatingly modern’. She went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness.
So why – despite all the evidence to the contrary – did Agatha present herself as a retiring Edwardian lady of leisure?
She was born in 1890 into a world which had its own rules about what women could and couldn’t do. Lucy Worsley’s biography is not just of an internationally renowned bestselling writer. It’s also the story of a person who, despite the obstacles of class and gender, became an astonishingly successful working woman.With access to personal letters and papers that have rarely been seen, Lucy Worsley’s biography is both authoritative and entertaining and makes us realise what an extraordinary pioneer Agatha Christie was – truly a woman who wrote the twentieth century.
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Billy Connolly
The inside story of the one of the most successful British stand-up comedians, as told by the person best qualified to reveal all about the man behind the comic, his wife of over 20 years – Pamela Stephenson.
Once in a lifetime, there strides upon the stage someone who can truly be called a legend. Such a person is the inimitable, timeless genius who is Billy Connolly. His effortlessly wicked whimsy has entranced, enthralled – and split the sides of – thousands upon thousands of adoring audiences.
And when he isn’t doing that…he’s turning in award-winning performances on film and television.
He’s the man who needs no introduction, and yet he is the ultimate enigma. From a troubled and desperately poor childhood in the docklands of Glasgow he is now the intimate of household names the world over.
How did this happen, who is the real Billy Connolly? Only one person can answer that question: his wife, Pamela Stephenson. Pamela’s writing combines the very personal with a frank objectivity that makes for a compelling, moving and hugely entertaining biography. This is the real Billy Connolly.
This genre-defining book is now released as an ebook for a new generation of comedy fans, with a new Foreword from the author. Pamela’s vision of Billy is as true now as it ever was – as groundbreaking, as moving and as laugh-out-loud funny – and here she brings the book fully into its context, as one of the most influential biographies ever written.
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The Perfect Marriage: A Completely Gripping Psychological Suspense
The bestselling thriller with “a tantalizing premise and twists at every turn . . . a sizzling, masterful debut about betrayal and justice” (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author).Optioned by Picture Perfect Federation for development as a film or TV series
Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He’s a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah’s relationship as she is constantly working.
Out in the secluded woods, at the couple’s lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress.
The Perfect Marriage is a juicy, twisty, and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won’t see the ending coming . . . guaranteed!
“A twisty, compulsive book that will keep you reading all night! Fast-paced with crisp writing and an intriguing plot. Jeneva Rose is one to watch.” —Samantha Downing, #1 international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
“A book to be read in one gulp—this dastardly debut flies to a shocking reveal. I couldn’t put it down; I had to see what happened. Twists galore.” —J.T. Ellison, New York Times–bestselling author of Her Dark Lies
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Love Carries On: A page-turning historical saga set in WWII Edinburgh
The war threatens all she holds dear…
Jessica Raeburn lives with her family in a small flat in Edinburgh and works as a department store cashier. She finds herself bored, distracted and dreaming of a more exciting life. One filled with glamour and glitz and excitement. One like she sees in the movies. So when she is hired to work in the box office at the Princes Street cinema, she is thrilled – to be so close to the films and stars she loves is a dream come true.
She is star-struck by the silver screen, but also by the handsome projectionist, Ben Daniel. However, it is Ben’s assistant, Rusty MacVail, whom she marries.
As the Second World War looms, her beloved cinema is threatened, Ben comes back into her life, and Rusty goes off to war. Jess will need all her courage to face the challenges – and choices – that lie ahead…
A compelling romantic saga perfect for fans of Michelle Rawlins and.
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Learn How to Airbrush Aquatic Animals for the Beginner
Table of ContentsIntroduction:
Materials:
Colors Terms
Airbrush and its Mechanism
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Basic Airbrush Exercises:
Airbrush Exercises:
Humpback Whale
Red Cap Oranda Goldfishes
Dolphin
Whale Shark
Leafy Seadragon
Author Bio
PublisherIntroduction:
Thanks for purchasing this eBook, as you show a genuine interest in the world of Airbrushing “Aquatic Animals”. Back when I was learning to draw aquatic animals, I liked watching the wonderful scene inside the aquarium, of my pet“Goldfish”. At first I was amazed at the features and colors, but when I kept seeing more details as it moved, an idea struck inside my head. I thought about adding some colors to my drawing. I kept the drawing for a while, since I’m still learning to paint in acrylic, and after a few months of browsing some of my files, I saw my drawing again. I decided to paint it in colors with acrylic using an airbrush, since by that time I already knew how to use an airbrush. I painted it with a very satisfied result, and later on I saw it hung on the wall of my best friend house. I was so glad!
I’m not encouraging you to give away your masterpiece, rather the point I’m making is that with your airbrush, you can make limitless fantastic art. If only you could imagine this tool’sgreatness with its capabilities. So, I made this eBook for you to learn the basics of airbrushing that every beginner needs to know and practice to master it. I made this book also,for an airbrush artist who wants to learn to paint aquatic creatures. We will be using some other materials to complete our artwork like; Watercolor pencils, masking film or other masking materials that are available, and many more. First, you have to invest a little by getting a good airbrush and a reliable air compressor for you to start painting. I also included all the materials needed for our work, and I’m sure they are available at any art store.
Make some time to read and practice all the exercises in this eBook, and in no time you will be a great airbrush artist in painting Aquatic Animals. Remember to have fun when spraying with your airbrush!
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My Kitchen Table: 100 Great Chicken Recipes
If there’s one chef who can create 100 chicken recipes, it is Ainsley Harriott. In his second book in the My Kitchen Table series, Ainsley showcases an incredible range of flavours, cooking styles and dishes using the nation’s favourite ingredient, chicken.
From an oven-baked harissa chicken with cumin sweet potatoes to chilli chicken burgers and soy-poached chicken breasts with pak choi, who knew chicken could be so exciting?
This is a must-have cookbook for everybody who likes chicken.
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Olive: 101 Smart Suppers: 101 Smart Suppers Slick Ideas for Weeknights (Olive Magazine)
Readers of BBC’s Olive magazine will love these delicious, sophisticated supper recipes, designed to impress everyone around the dinner table.
It’s always nice to treat yourself to something special and the food experts at Olive magazine have come up with 101 failsafe recipes, each accompanied by a full-colour picture so you that you can create that extra-special dish with ease.
You’ll never be stuck for meal ideas with this handy little cookbook.
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Sick Boys: A Dark Bully RH Romance (Spine Ridge University)
I didn’t believe them when they said they would corrupt me.
I was wrong. So wrong.The night my sister died, a piece of me died with her, so I made a vow.
I’m going to enroll at Spine Ridge University just like her, find the person responsible … and make them pay.Until I meet three sick boys of the Skull & Serpent Society: Felix, Dylan, Alistair. Rude, heartless, vicious guys who are obsessed with making me regret I ever stepped foot on campus.
They make me a deal: My body in exchange for a glimpse at their violence.
Refusing them is impossible, denying them is insane.They’re rough, greedy, and every second with them is filled with depravity.
Their venom is jabbed straight into my heart and I’m sucked into their world.
All for the sake of revenge.Until it becomes something more.
Something priceless.
Something all four of us would kill for.Sick Boys is a thrilling new Dark Bully RH Romance standalone by New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Clarissa Wild. WARNING: This book includes scenes that may be disturbing to some readers. Please check the list inside the book.
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Twice Seduced by the Rogue (The Blood Brothers Trilogy Book 1)
As a young orphaned girl, Florie fell in love with Jocelin.
As a poor squire, Jocelin fell in love with Florie.
But fate has kept them apart.Ten years later, Florie has become a lady, and Jocelin has been made a knight for his services in King Edward’s army. But they are not together; Florie is about to be married to a stranger chosen by her adoptive uncle. When two men claim to be the groom she married by proxy, her life is turned upside down.
Will Florie have the courage to accept her feelings for the mysterious usurper, and betray the memory of the man she has never stopped loving? Will Jocelin’s new identity allow him to win the heart of the woman he never managed to forget?
The first book in Virginie Marconato’s ‘The Blood Brothers Trilogy’, TWICE SEDUCED BY THE ROGUE is a medieval romance that will appeal to readers who enjoy lively dialogue and sexual chemistry between a dashing hero and a spirited heroine.
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The Girl from Portofino: An epic, sweeping historical novel from Siobhan Daiko
From award-winning author Siobhan Daiko, comes a hauntingly epic read that will sweep you away to the beauty of the Italian Riviera. A story of heart-wrenching loss, uplifting courage, and secrets untold.When Gina Bianchi returns to the beautiful Italian resort of Portofino to attend her father’s funeral, she is beset by vivid memories of World War 2, when she joined the Resistance, alongside her identical twin sister, Adele.
In her childhood bedroom, Gina reads Adele’s diary, left behind during the war. As Gina learns the shocking truth about her sister, she’s compelled to face the harsh realities of her own past.
For readers of Rhys Bowen, Fiona Valpy, and Victoria Hislop.
What real readers are saying about The Girl from Portofino:
”I was totally blown away.” Netgalley reviewer
”If you are after quality historical fiction, this author is someone whose books you should be reading.” Goodreads reviewer
”The writing was really good with well developed characters and a great storyline.” Netgalley reviewer
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The Beauty of Rain: A Novel
Two devoted sisters at a tragic breaking point discover the beautiful and painful truths of being alive in a powerful novel by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Beck.
Winning the lottery changed Amy Walsh’s life, but the cost was greater than she could bear. In the aftermath, she struggles to find joy and purpose. Only one thing feels certain now—she will never spend one cent of the prize money on herself.
Worried, her older sister, Kristin DeMarco, invites Amy to live with her family while she heals. Unfortunately, this arrangement leads to trouble for Kristin: Divided focus affects her career. Her daughter prefers Amy to her. And Amy’s unsolicited opinions provoke tension between Kristin and her husband.
Meanwhile, Amy is making drastic plans of her own, which include giving away all her money. But first she must convince Kristin not to squander her most valuable asset—time with her family.
As the sisters help each other reimagine their futures, life’s unpredictability sends them to surprising places that test their love and resilience. Will they learn to live in the now, before it’s too late?
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Cat Lady: The latest funny, entertaining, must-read novel for 2023 from the Sunday Times bestselling author
*THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER and Richard & Judy book club pick*
‘Even speaking as a dog man, I thought Cat Lady was an absolute joy to read’ MATT HAIG
Fresh, funny and for anyone who’s ever felt astray, CAT LADY will help you belong – because a woman always lands on her feet.
_______________________________________________________________WHAT IF THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING . . . ISN’T THE ONE YOU WANT?
Mia has made all the right choices. She’s married, she has the nice house, the good career. But life isn’t about fitting into a box. And there’s another woman inside her who’s just clawing to get out . . .
PRAISE FOR CAT LADY:
‘My book of the year’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A reminder to live your life your way. Cat or no cat’ Fearne Cotton
‘Really gets the reader to think about what matters in life Unputdownable and completely wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Witty, thought-provoking and hilarious, Cat Lady is a triumph’ The Unmumsy Mum
‘Dawn O’Porter challenges the stereotypes of the typical ‘cat lady’ with this beautiful and emotional read’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An ode to finding your people and a celebration of the small things that bring us together’ Emma Gannon
‘I absolutely adored this book!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Funny, heart-wrenching and full of warmth’ Sarah Morgan
‘A beautifully written book that I’d recommend to anyone’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A lovely onion of a book, layered with humour and emotion’ Daisy Haggard
‘A joyous, touching, funny, sharp story – I cannot praise it enough. Purr-fection’ Milly Johnson
Dawn O’Porter’s book ‘Cat Lady’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 24-10-2022.
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That Festive Feeling: the cosiest, most joyful novel you’ll read this Christmas
Holly has the place to herself this Christmas. It’s not her place, though – she is house-sitting for friends who live on Nightingale Square – just there to keep the place warm and cosy and only for long enough for her to sort her life out. Newly single and finding herself unsure about next steps for her career, she plans to hunker down and make some life decisions.To clear her mind, she sets off on early morning walks around a nearby lake and bumps into May, an older lady who is also new to the area, and her dapper Dachshund Monty. Quickly, a firm friendship blossoms. Then when Holly meets Bear, a rather large and rather attractive man, at the local pub, and his rescue dog Queenie, her stay at Nightingale Square suddenly feels even more appealing.
As the community comes together for the season’s festivities, Holly must start thinking about where her life will take her next. Some big decisions need to be made, but distractions close to home make thinking about the future more tricky than ever…
Will she get that festive feeling this Christmas…?
Your favourite authors love Heidi too!
‘Grab a hot chocolate and lose yourself in this heart-warming story of romance, community and secrets. The perfect story to read by the fire!’ PHILLIPA ASHLEY
‘Brimming with warmth and Christmas cheer’ SARAH MORGAN
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Meantime: The gripping debut crime novel from Frankie Boyle
*THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
*Shortlisted for the Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Novel of the Year*
How do you solve a murder when you don’t have a clue? Frankie Boyle’s gripping crime debut novel, Meantime, is a hallucinogenic ride through Glasgow as one man seeks justice for his friend’s murder.
Glasgow, 2015. When Valium addict Felix McAveety’s best friend Marina is found murdered in the local park, he goes looking for answers to questions that he quickly forgets. In a haze of uppers, hallucinogens, and diazepam, Felix enlists the help of a brilliant but mercurial GP; a bright young trade unionist; a failing screenwriter; semi-celebrity crime novelist Jane Pickford; and his crisis fuelled downstairs neighbour Donnie.
Their investigation sends them on a bewildering expedition that takes in Scottish radical politics, Artificial Intelligence, cults, secret agents, smugglers and vegan record shops.
Meantime is a thrilling detective story set against the backdrop of post-referendum Scotland. Frankie Boyle’s compelling debut novel is a tale of murder and revenge, and of personal and political loss.
‘A darkest noir, unputdownable crime novel that swerves and surprises, with a gut-punch ending. I loved it!’ Denise Mina, author of The Long Drop
‘Reads like a twisted Caledonian take on Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye. Inherent vices and scalpel-sharp jokes vie with a very human concern for those least garlanded in the rat race of life’ Ian Rankin
‘An enjoyably dark and entertaining tranche of Glasgow noir . . . [A] deft, engaging thriller’ Observer
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This Christmas in Paris: A heartwarming festive novel for 2023, full of romance and Christmas magic!
‘A lovely, sparkling romantic read!’
Trisha Ashley‘Heartwarming and romantic’
Heidi Swain‘Christmas in Paris? Count me in! . . . A slow-burning love story that kept me turning the pages to the end.’
Sue Moorcroft*****
What could be more magical than Christmas in Paris?
When Carys is offered the chance to run a little French café, she leaps at the chance to discover an exciting city where she can dream big.
Meanwhile, struggling journalist Mat is living in the City of Love – but he’s never found romance himself.
Then, a chance encounter changes everything, and it feels like the start of something wonderful. But Carys and Mat are both keeping secrets . . .
Can they open their hearts to one another – and maybe even find love, just in time for Christmas?
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The Promise Tree: A brand new must-read historical novel for autumn 2023
When does a story begin?
For Edwin Hope, it begins with a childhood dare and a forbidden tree. It begins with him falling … in more ways than one.
Called home from his studies by the grandfather who has always hated him, eighteen-year-old Edwin is once again trapped in a house that is colder than the winds whipping across the fields. Seeking sanctuary, he escapes into the untamed beauty of the Peaks and meets a woman who sparks an old memory. A memory of the sycamore that broke him, and the little girl who saved him.
Drusilla has had many acolytes over the centuries but none like Edwin. With the Great War looming and Edwin’s future uncertain, she knows the right thing to do is to set him free from her spell, but can she do so if it means breaking her own heart?
Early readers have fallen for The Promise Tree:
‘A very beautiful historical fantasy that I read in just one sitting. The characters were all well drawn and very beautiful. The ethereal beauty stretched beyond the book to envelop the reader’
‘A must read! Watch out, you may find yourself looking up into the branches of a tree to see if someone is looking back’
‘I really like the authors style and how she wove the characters together and created such a vibrant image of them. The descriptions of the seasons made me feel like I was the one experiencing them’
‘Evocative and at times ethereal’
‘Compelling and entertaining’
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One Deadly Lie (DCI Danny Flint Book 6)
He doesn’t want to kill. He needs to.A female health worker strangled at a municipal park. An elderly woman battered to death in her own home. Then, as Danny Flint and the MCIU start investigating, a third unidentified female is found dead on the M1 motorway.
Already stretched trying to investigate these killings, the MCIU are assigned another case – a young police officer left in a coma and clinging desperately to life after being beaten and kicked unconscious by a gang of football hooligans.
The four separate enquiries are Danny’s toughest challenge to date. But then a link is found that ties the three murders to a house in the centre of Nottingham.
As the net closes in on the killer the investigation takes an unexpected and bizarre twist as more bodies are discovered. With the death toll rising, Danny is left trying to answer a single question – just how far will this deranged killer go to conceal their one deadly lie?
One Deadly Lie – the sixth in the gripping detective series featuring DCI Danny Flint.
What readers are saying about One Deadly Lie:
“It was riveting and suspenseful. The writing is amazing and transported me to the 1980’s! I recommend. This is an awesome book!!” -Booksprout Reviewer
“This is another cracker in this great series. The writing is excellent as usual… I find myself unable to put it down.” -Goodreads Reviewer
“I got totally engrossed in following all the strands and working out how it will be resolved. All in all, a really good read.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I like the premise of the murder plot. I’m not going to say what it is, but, while it’s not completely novel, the author puts a great spin on it and makes it his own. It certainly holds the attention. I thought it was particularly well done.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This is a brilliant read. Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start. Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously. Recommend reading.” -Booksprout Reviewer
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THE SOCIALITE SPY: IN PURSUIT OF A KING an absolutely compelling historical novel set in pre-war London
A TOTALLY ABSORBING HISTORICAL NOVEL ABOUT SOCIALITES, SPIES, AND THE KING OF ENGLAND.London, 1936.
Socialite and journalist Lady Pamela pens the popular ‘Agent of Influence’ column, writing wittily about fashion and high society.
For her latest piece, she interviews Wallis Simpson, the newly crowned king’s American mistress. That’s when she’s approached by MI5.
Lady Pamela’s mission: spy on Edward and Mrs Simpson and report on their connections with Nazi Germany.
As she navigates the treacherous world of international espionage, Lady Pamela uses her skills of observation and intuition to infiltrate Wallis’ inner circle.
As war clouds gather over Europe and the royal family faces its greatest ever crisis, is Lady Pamela in over her head?
This captivating and unputdownable historical novel will grip you to the very end. Perfect for fans of The Crown, Hilary Green, Kate Atkinson, Clare Marchant and Rhys Bowen.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced, well plotted, and full of suspense.’ Reader Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you want historical content with a mystery and a scandal this book is for you because it has it all.’ Penny C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved being thrown into this society world with a hint of espionage. I just enjoyed this immensely!’ Educator
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a brilliant story!! . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story.’ Katrina O.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A detailed, immersive and exceptionally well-researched story. The author’s writing style is highly engaging.’ Julie H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic historical novel . . . The novel drew me in from the first moment.’ Mary H.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Would highly recommend for those who love their historical fiction with a side of sass and flare.’ Amber M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is an enjoyable, intelligent novel, broadly based upon fact for which the author had done in-depth research.’ Jill W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a thrilling spy novel!!! The history is fantastic and the detail really put you in the middle of the story.’ Sianne W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not put this down!! A historical spy novel that hooks you at the beginning and you are quickly drawn into the story and lives of the characters. I loved this!!’ Lori C
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OUTCAST SISTER: Noir detective fiction with a psychological edge
The search for a missing detective brings simmering rivalries to boiling point…Some five years since parting ways, Detective Eleanor Rose receives a message from Daniel, her ex-boyfriend and former colleague. He is in danger. He needs her help.
Eleanor is compelled to return to Liverpool, but dreads what she’ll find there. Her parents are dead. She has no friends.
She doesn’t trust her old colleagues. And her half-sister… well… enough said about her.When Eleanor’s search for Daniel takes her to Sundial Court housing estate, her worries multiply. Lawless, seedy, destitute, it seems the worst of humanity is festering within its dark streets and desolate houses.
It turns out that her ex-boyfriend was investigating a serious crime there. It soon looks pretty likely he didn’t get out alive.
But whatever fate befell him, Eleanor is stumbling perilously close to it herself. Who or what is drawing her in?OUTCAST SISTER is the sensational debut crime novel by British author James Davidson. It is perfect for fans of Robert McCracken, J M Dalgliesh, Valerie Keogh, and Angela Marsons.
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The Mid Witch: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel
One Woman’s Struggle with Midlife and Magic
Lilly is facing the fact that her husband is a philandering bastard, and she needs to move on now her children have flown the nest. Losing her job has not helped her dire financial straits, and her almost ex-husband wants to sell her ancient family home against her wishes. As she grapples with rude estate agents, stray dogs and hot flushes, a new problem emerges – she’s becoming a witch.This paranormal women’s fiction is a funny and poignant take on midlife with a pinch of spice, a touch of magic and a relatable older heroine you can root for.
Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic series or Ami McKay’s Witches of New York.
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Bravo Two Zero: the classic true story from an SAS hero
Sergeant Andy McNab recounts the story of the top secret mission that would reveal the secrets of the SAS to the world for the first time.
Their location: Iraq
Their mission: to sever a vital enemy underground communication link, to find and destroy mobile Scud launchers
Their call sign: Bravo Two ZeroWhen eight members of the elite SAS regiment embark on a highly covert operation, they are each laden with 15 stones of equipment, needing to tab 20km across the desert to reach their objective. But within days, their location is compromised. They engage in a fierce battle. They escape on foot to the Syrian border. Three men die. One escapes.
But four men are captured. For them, the worst is yet to come. Delivered to Baghdad, they are tortured with a savagery for which not even their intensive SAS training has prepared them…This is a story of superhuman courage, strength, endurance and dark humour in the face of overwhelming odds. It shows just how much it takes to be a member of the SAS.
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‘The best account yet of the SAS in action.’ Sunday Times
‘A gripping account of special forces at work…a tremendous adventure story.’ Daily TelegraphRead more
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Hartsford Mysteries Box Set Books 1–4: Four utterly spellbinding and uplifting timeslip romances (Spellbinding Romance Box Sets)
**FOUR** SPELLBINDING AND PAGE-TURNING TIMESLIP ROMANCE NOVELS TO CURL UP WITH THIS AUTUMN.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best writers in the timeslip genre.’ Joy Bleach
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Kirsty Ferry is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.’ Helen
This collection of four gripping tales effortlessly blends historical timeslip fiction with classic romance. Perfect for fans of Kate Ryder, Barbara Erskine, Nicola Cornick, Irina Shapiro, Diana Gabaldon or Marie Laval.
IN THIS AMAZING-VALUEFOUR-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: WATCH FOR ME BY MOONLIGHT
With her life in London collapsing, Elodie Bright takes refuge in Suffolk and the company of her childhood friend Alex, now the Earl of Hartsford. As they refurbish the ancient Hartsford Hall, Elodie and Alex make a shocking discovery in a forgotten tomb, growing closer as they piece together the secrets of long-ago lives and a forbidden love so strong that it echoes through the ages . . .BOOK 2: WATCH FOR ME BY CANDLELIGHT
While working at Hartsford’s Folk Museum, Kate Howard comes across some Victorian ice skates inscribed with the initials C.A.T. And she has no idea how much she has in common with the original owner of the skates, or how their lives will become strangely entwined. Then Kate meets Theo, the local farrier. But why does she have an overwhelming feeling that she’s met him before?BOOK 3: WATCH FOR ME BY TWILIGHT
Aidan Edwards has always been fascinated by his great-great uncle Robert, an aspiring poet. So he pays a visit to Hartsford Hall, where Robert stayed in the 1930s. As Aidan unravels the scandalous story of a bright young poet and a beautiful spirited aristocrat in the eve of World War Two, Aidan finds himself connecting with an aristocratic lady, just as Robert did all those years ago . . .BOOK 4: WATCH FOR ME AT CHRISTMAS
When Emma Berry arrives at Hartsford Hall, she feels immediately at home. Despite being there for the very first time. Then she instantly connects with Tom, a local man who also seems to recognize her. As their story unfolds, parallels emerge with a couple who fell in love more than a century before, and it seems that Emma may have visited Hartsford Hall before, after all . . .READERS LOVE KIRSTY FERRY’S TIMESLIP ROMANCES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book does indeed confirm Kirsty Ferry as one of the best timeslip authors.’ Joanna Lambert
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautifully written timeslip novel perfectly blending the here and now directly with the past.’ Samantha E.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a series I’m really looking forward to revisiting — more please!’ Anne
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I got hooked on them and couldn’t put them down to go to sleep.’ History Geek
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS COLLECTION OF ENCHANTING LOVE STORIES FULL OF MYSTERY AND ROMANCE — YOU GET ALL **FOUR** BOOKS IN THIS BOX SET!
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Tom Rollins Thriller Box Set (Books 1 -4) (A Tom Rollins Thriller)
INTRODUCING FOUR FAST-PACED, ACTION-PACKED THRILLERS FEATURING FORMER CIA OPERATIVE TOM ROLLINS.Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Archer, and Jack Carr.[CM1]
Tom Rollins is quiet, ordinary looking. But if you cross him – welcome to your worst nightmare.
What readers are saying about the series:
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“A riveting and enthralling, action-packed thriller from start to finish with an intense and emotionally-charged plot and endlessly twisty narrative that totally satisfied me. There’s drama, credible characters and liberal dashes of violence throughout, and it left me wanting more of Tom, a principled and likeable protagonist. Highly recommended.” -Goodreads Reviewer“…absolutely does not disappoint. It was just a fantastic read. … Absolutely breathtaking action. Stylish. Fast paced.” -Chopper Crime Books
“Another edge of the seat action thriller from an author at the top of his game.” -Netgalley Reviewer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:
BLOOD LINE
Tom Rollins, AWOL from his black-ops unit, is living off-grid when the woman he loves is murdered.
He quickly finds the killers and takes them out, only to discover her murder was part of a conspiracy that threatens death and destruction on a horrifying scale.
The conspirators are clever and ruthless, but Rollins is determined to get them.WRONG TURN
Tom Rollins is forced to detour into the small town of Brenton, Texas. The town is run a powerful criminal family – The McQuades – and they don’t take kindly to strangers.
When they try to intimidate Tom, he pushes back – hard.
But the McQuades have powerful allies and aren’t worried about Tom – what can one man do?
They’re about to find out.HARD TO KILL
Ex-CIA operative Tom meets Carmen as she’s searching for her little sister, recently abducted and trafficked by a vicious gang.
Their hunt pits them against a terrifying Mexican cartel, a US criminal conspiracy and his old enemies in law enforcement… and they all want him dead.
Tom will need every one of his formidable skills if he is to survive.SNOW BURN
Former black ops specialist Tom Rollins has been living in the wilds of Alaska but his peaceful life comes to an end when he rescues a crooked Russian mafia accountant from a hit.
He’s soon dragged into a fight against a formidable organization plotting to blow up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Stopping them will require all of Tom’s lethal skills.DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 4-BOOK BOX SET OF BESTSELLING ACTION THRILLERS THAT WILL KEEP YOU GLUED TO YOUR KINDLE!
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The Traitor’s Son: (Path of the Ranger Book 1)
The international bestselling epic fantasy series with over 1 million books sold worldwide!
#1 Bestseller in epic fantasy and children fantasy in English, German, Spanish and Italian.
Fantasy full of action, adventure and magic for all ages: from 10 to 100+A kingdom in danger, a great betrayal, a boy seeking to redeem his father’s honor. Will he succeed in exonerating him and saving the realm from an enemy in the shadows before it is too late for the whole North?
By the age of fifteen, Lasgol has endured a hard childhood and lives, cornered and hated, in a small village in the North. He is the son of the traitor, the man who betrayed the kingdom and tried to kill the King. His only companions are the mountains and the snow, ever-present in the region. Yet he refuses to believe that his father is guilty, even though the King himself was a witness to the betrayal.
Lasgol is determined to clear his father’s name and to do this he has only a single option: the School of Rangers, a secret place where the respected and feared defenders of the lands of the kingdom are trained for four years. Going there is insane, hate and death await him. But as the son of a Ranger, he is entitled to attend.
At the Camp he will find himself involved in political intrigues, disloyalties and fights. He will encounter hatred and fearsome enemies, but also a handful of friends, novices as much out of place as he is himself, determined to do whatever is necessary to pass the first year… without dying in the attempt.
Will Lasgol survive the first year of instruction at the Rangers’ Camp? Will he find out what happened to his father? Will he be able to clear his name?
Find out while you follow fascinating adventures with a group of characters you will fall in love with.
Epic fantasy full of adventure, action, magic, mystery and some romance for all ages: children, teens and adults.
Enjoy this book with your kids and family.
The adventure begins right now!
_____________________________________________________________________About this series:
Genre: Epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, action & adventure, coming of age, fantasy & magic.
Audience: Middle-grade, teen, young adult, adult.
Setting: Continent in quasi-medieval times and with magic users.
Reader age: 10+
Explicit language: None.
Completeness: It is an ongoing series.
Similar/influenced by: The Ranger’s Apprentice, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Dragonlance…
_____________________________________________________________________Path of the Ranger Series:
1. The Traitor’s Son
2. The King’s Secret
3. Mystery in the Tundra
4. Treason in the North
5. The Secret Refuge
6. Path of the Specialist
7. The King of the West
8. The Turquoise Queen
9. Power Conspiracy
10. The Great Council
11. Frozen Origins
12. Dragon Spirit
13. Arcane Call
14. Mission in the East
15. Rise of the Immortal
16. The Druid Queen
17. The Secret of the Dragon
18. The Throne of the North
19. Deep Threat
_____________________________________________________________________A saga that will keep you gripped!
Epic fantasy for the whole family!
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THE COMPLETE DETECTIVE JACK MACINTOSH MYSTERIES BOOKS 1–4 four absolutely gripping crime thrillers (Crime Thriller Box Sets)
MEET DETECTIVE JACK MACINTOSH IN THIS SUPERB VALUE FOUR-IN-ONE BOX SET.FOUR ABSOLUTELY GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS FULL OF TWISTS.
If you love Lynda La Plante, Helen H. Durrant, Biba Pearce, Angela Marsons and Rachel McLean, you’ll love this series of gripping crime thrillers.
READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF DETECTIVE JACK MACINTOSH:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Totally gripped me from the start . . . A must-read for fans of the genre.’ Martha B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping and twisty. Couldn’t put it down.’ Sue W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘From the very first page, I was hooked on Detective Inspector Jack MacIntosh and his intriguing world of crime-solving. An absolute gem in the crime thriller genre.’ ND.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Unputdownable. Keeps the reader puzzling and re-puzzling till the very end.’ Lizzie
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Very cleverly plotted and kept me guessing till the end. Can’t wait to read more.’ Pam
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Had me hooked from start to finish. Sensational reading.’ Bob
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IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 1: SEVEN DAYS TO DIE
A young woman is discovered strangled in Hyde Park. Wearing only one shoe. Close to the body, Detective Jack MacIntosh finds a black stiletto, diamante buckle glinting in the early morning sun. But it doesn’t belong to the victim. Two days later, another young woman is found strangled to death in nearby Green Park. Wearing just one shoe — the matching stiletto. Hidden in the long grass beside the body, the police uncover a low-heeled court shoe. Detective Jack and his team are in a race against time to find the owner of the court shoe before it’s too late.BOOK 2: FIFTEEN REASONS TO KILL
Eighty-one-year-old Eddie Wakefield is found brutally murdered at the nursing home where he lives. Crudely carved into his flesh — while he was still alive — is the number fifteen. Then the second body is discovered. Stabbed to death in their own home. Again, the number fifteen is etched into the dead man’s flesh. What is the significance of the number fifteen . . . and are Detective Jack and his team prepared for the horrifying truth?BOOK 3: SIXTEEN CARVED PIECES
Billie-Rose’s bloodstained body is found in her ground-floor flat. She’s been strangled to death. Daubed on the wall in Billie-Rose’s own blood is a strange symbol: a bishop’s mitre. All Detective Jack MacIntosh can think is: He’s back. Four years earlier, four young women were also strangled to death in their own homes, the same weird symbol scrawled on the wall. The work of the killer they call the Bishop. Is he back to kill again?Book 4: TWENTY YEARS BURIED
The call comes in the early hours. Human remains have been discovered in a suitcase, dumped on the banks of the River Thames. Detective Jack races to the scene. The suitcase contains a human torso, two arms and two legs. It’s the body of a young girl. But where is her head? Then a skull is found embedded in the silt of the riverbed. But it doesn’t belong to the body in the case. As the river offers up its gruesome secrets, Jack uncovers a tangled web of shocking secrets stretching back twenty years.MEET THE DETECTIVE
Detective Inspector Jack MacIntosh is a dedicated police officer, the one person you would want to fight your corner. But he has been known to cross the line to get the job done. As a four-year-old boy he discovered his mother’s body swinging from a light fitting. Jack and his younger brother were taken into care — Jack did OK, his brother not so much. A bit of a loner, Jack has never married — although plenty of women would like to give it a shot. He lives in a charming mews cottage in central London. No one is quite sure how he can afford it on a detective’s salary.YOU GET ALL FOUR OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SELECTION OF GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS.
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THE DETECTIVES CALLADINE & BAYLISS BOOKS 10–12 three gripping crime thrillers with massive twists (GRIPPING CRIME THRILLER BOX SETS)
DO YOU LOVE GRIPPING CRIME FICTION? THEN GET THIS BOX SET NOW. THREE MYSTERIES FULL OF GREAT CHARACTERS AND TWISTS AND TURNSTHE AUTHOR HAS SOLD OVER ONE MILLION BOOKS.
GET ***THREE*** ENTHRALLING MYSTERIES IN THIS INCREDIBLE VALUE BOX SET
WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT CALLADINE & BAYLISS:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant, lots of twists and turns.’ Lisa⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great characters and plots.’ Amanda P.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it. Couldn’t put it down.’ Sue W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic read. I love this series of books and characters.’ Booklover Bev
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast-paced read and an exciting book.’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a page turner, I was glued to the story’ Els V.
IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:
BOOK 10: DEAD WICKED
The first victim is found on waste ground. His tongue has been cut out and stuffed down his throat. Then another body is found dumped in a lake up in the hills. The same gruesome MO. The prime suspect is a criminal Detective Tom Calladine thought he’d seen the last of. But Calladine and Bayliss find everything they believed about this case is wrong.BOOK 11: DEAD SORRY
Twenty-five years ago, a schoolgirl was attacked. Ambushed by three bullies at her home where she lived with her granny. Now, the mother of one of those bullies is found murdered. Written on the wall in the victim’s blood is the word ‘sorry’. Detectives Calladine and Bayliss discover a link to a pile of bones found at an old house up in the hills. It’s the home of the schoolgirl who was attacked. The pressure is on, and this time Calladine is cracking . . .BOOK 12: DEAD REAL
A sweltering summer day on the Hobfield housing estate. New tenant Lisa Woodley is horrified when her cat comes home with a human foot in its mouth. The foot belongs to 16-year-old Noah Crosby, whose decomposing remains are found in a rubbish-strewn alleyway. A letter X is carved into Noah’s flesh. Twenty years ago, this was the hallmark of a serial killer who was never caught. Is he back killing again? Detectives Calladine and Bayliss must find the answers before the murderer strikes again.Love Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, J.M. Dalgliesh or Rachel Abbott? You’ll love this bestselling crime fiction writer.
THE DETECTIVES
Tom Calladine is a detective inspector who is devoted to his job. His personal life, however, is not so successful. Having been married and divorced before the age of twenty-one has set a pattern that he finds difficult to escape.Ruth Bayliss is in her mid-thirties, plain-speaking but loyal. She is balancing her professional life with looking after a small child.
THE SETTING
The fictional village of Leesdon is on the outskirts of an industrial northern English city. There is little work and a lot of crime. The bane of Calladine’s life is the Hobfield housing estate, breeding ground to all that is wrong with the area he calls home.ALSO BY HELEN H. DURRANT
THE CALLADINE & BAYLISS MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: DEAD WRONG
Book 2: DEAD SILENT
Book 3: DEAD LIST
Book 4: DEAD LOST
Book 5: DEAD & BURIED
Book 6: DEAD NASTY
Book 7: DEAD JEALOUS
Book 8: DEAD BAD
Book 9: DEAD GUILTY
Book 10: DEAD WICKED
Book 11: DEAD SORRY
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Christmas Treats Box Set: Three utterly addictive heart-warming and feel-good festive romances (Cozy Romantic Reads Box Sets)
GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WITH THIS GORGEOUS COLLECTION OF **THREE** HEART-WARMING AND UPLIFTING YULETIDE ROMANCES FROM AN AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect Christmas story.’Souffle Girl
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a funny, heart-warming and poignant Christmas story which made me laugh and cry but left me with a sense of hope for the future.’ Damaskcat
This feel-good box set of three utterly perfect festive novellas is perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Jessica Redland and Sophie Kinsella.
IN THE THREE-BOOK CHRISTMAS TREATS BOX SET:
BOOK 1: THE ART OF CHRISTMAS
It’s been nearly two years since Harriet unexpectedly lost her husband Jonno, but she’s decided that it’s finally time to celebrate Christmas again. Then Harriet comes across Jonno’s graphic novels in the attic and takes them to an eccentric local dealer, Kell Foxton. What he tells her about the books turns her world upside down and leads her to question everything she knew about Jonno. As she grows closer to Kell, Harriet begins to suspect there may be a way to learn to love Christmas again and move forward, after all . . .BOOK 2: THE BOYS OF CHRISTMAS
Mattie Arden is still reeling from the toxic relationship she’s escaped. So when she receives a letter in the run up to Christmas, informing her she’s inherited a house from her great aunt, it’s a welcome distraction. But there’s a catch — she only gets the house if she follows Aunt Milly’s instructions to scatter her ashes over ‘the boys of Christmas’. Completely confused, Mattie takes her best friend Toby to a seaside village and they end up snowed in for Christmas. But Mattie soon realizes that several clues to her future have been right in front of her this whole time . . .BOOK 3: CHRISTMAS AT THE LITTLE VILLAGE SCHOOL
Teacher Lydia is most definitely not full of Christmas spirit. It’s going to be a tricky term when she’s tasked with putting on a Christmas show with the pupils from her small Yorkshire school for the local elderly people’s home. The only distraction from choreographing sugar plum dance routines and reindeer costume malfunctions is her dishy colleague Jake. Even as a teacher, she’s still being taught a couple of lessons. And one might be in opening her heart to Christmas . . . or the impossible: love. But what better time for a miracle than Christmas?Winner of the 2018 Romantic Novel of the Year Rose Award.
READERS LOVE JANE LOVERING’S CHRISTMAS STORIES:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this author. Her characters are not mainstream and are flawed, which makes for unusual plots and people you feel are real.’ Barasmile⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a warm, funny story, beautifully written.’ Yvette Harris
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another super entertaining little gem from the pen of Jane Lovering — she can’t write them fast enough for me.’ Gill L.
DON’T MISS OUT! YOU GET ALL *THREE* OF THESE FESTIVE NOVELLAS IN THIS STUNNING BOX SET.Chris
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The Inheritance Games: TikTok Made Me Buy It
2 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES!
‘A MASTER OF PUZZLES AND PLOT TWISTS’ E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars
The addictive and twisty thriller, full of dark family secrets and deadly stakes that’s ‘impossible to put down’ (Buzzfeed). Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
A BILLION-DOLLAR FORTUNE TO DIE FOR.
Avery has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why.A DEADLY GAME.
Now she must move into the mansion she’s inherited.
It’s filled with secrets and codes, and the old man’s surviving relatives –
a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got ‘their’ money.WINNER TAKES ALL.
Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing.
But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?**Avery’s story continues in The Hawthorne Legacy, The Final Gambit and The Brothers Hawthorne**
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College-Virgin & Dark Bully Next-Door: Enemies to Lovers/Sports Romance: Big Brother’s Best Friend & Curvy Shy Girl, Hate Love, Age-Gap Book (Forbidden & Off-Limit Women 4)
FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME…
That devil’s spawn is back in town.
His body shredded with muscles from the boxing ring. Dark as the midnight that brought him back home. Gorgeous on the outside, but beneath the surface lies a monster.
Ashton Warren. The villain next door.
Four years ago, he was my brother’s best friend. Until he wrecked me, then disappeared.
Now, he’s back, pretending like that night never happened, like he didn’t leave me with a broken heart. He wants to pick up where we left off. My brother would end him if he finds these text messages on my phone.
So, I keep my distance. I shut him out. Until he makes me an offer that’s hard to refuse.
Saying yes would pull me under his control, giving him the power to hurt me again.
My brother would surely catch some jail time.
But is that enough to stop a monster hell-bent on making me his?Reader’s Note: This book is a steamy, over-the-top, instalove romance with a protective/possessive alpha hero. It contains no cheating and has a happy ending.
Each book in this series is a standalone and can be read in any order.
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College Girl’s Daddy & Hot Virgin Roommate: Short Sexy Story: Taboo Instalove Novella, Forbidden Older Man Younger Woman Fast-Burn Novel (Adults Steamy Erotic Age-Gap Books with…
MY ROOMMATE’S DAD IS OFF-LIMITS BUT…
Joelle’s young and untouched.
On her first day at college, she meets her new roommate and an extremely sexy older man.
He’s the big man-in-charge of her roommate.
Despite how hot he makes her, no way she would ever get any closer to him.
But crossing the line with him is the only thing on her mind.
When they are left alone, things get heated. They’re touching.
Can they resist the spark between them?
Will this untouched-little-flower get too hot to keep her clothes on?
Or will she give away her V-card?
This is an extremely hot and forbidden story by a #1 best-selling erotic author.Read more
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Misadventures of a College Girl (Misadventures Book 8)
Straitlaced freshman Zooey Cartwright has arrived at UCLA determined to have a heck of a lot more fun in college than she did in high school. What’s the first item on Zooey’s agenda before classes start in two days? Losing her pesky V card. She’s definitely not looking for a boyfriend, so where can Zooey find the right guy to do the deed and move along without a backward glance? At a party thrown by a bunch of football players, of course.Enter Tyler Caldwell. A beast on the field and off, cocky as heck, and often wearing T-shirts with sayings like “God’s Gift to Womankind,” Tyler is most definitely not boyfriend material.
After a make-out session with Tyler leaves Zooey entirely unsatisfied, she is determined never to see him again. But her schedule lands her in not one but two of his classes, and it doesn’t take long before Tyler and Zooey have reached an arrangement for Tyler to teach Zooey exactly what she wants to know―and a whole lot more she never bargained for. Can Zooey surrender her body to this bad boy without giving him her heart, too?
Misadventures is a romantic series of spicy standalone novels, each written or co-written by some of the best names in romance. The stories are scandalous, refreshing, and, of course, incredibly sexy. They’re the perfect bedside read, a ‘quick blush’ for the reader who loves a page-turning romance.
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