Sarah Niles is a party girl, there's no denying that.Her idea of a great relationship is a quick shag with Jake after a Friday night on the town with her best friend Jessica. But her life had become boring and she felt as though she needed some excitement in it. This is where she did something so out of character.A few weeks ago she and Jessica were drunk and talking about a co-worker Debs who had mentioned that a Canadian friend of hers needed to stay in the country and the quickest way to secure that was to get married. The only information that Jessica could remember was this Canadian's name was Robbie, had blue eyes and a nice smile. Sarah jumped at the chance to marry this person and a five grand thank you payment was handed over. The only thing wrong with this situation was that Sarah had agreed to do this without even meeting Robbie.The shock that she faced on the day of her wedding was one that she would never forget. Robbie was a female and had assumed that Sarah had been given all of the facts and details and she was pretty grateful that Sarah had offered to do this. But Sarah finds herself going ahead with this illegal scam and once the wedding has taken place she quickly discovers that there were more details that she had failed to listen to. Robbie is to move in with her. Sarah's life is turned upside down when she realises that she has feelings for Robbie.This story starts on the morning of the wedding and is told in the first person sense, through Sarah's eyes. Views: 68
Jack Paine, is battling alcoholism after a troubled youth, and his current case makes the struggle harder. Calling for an envelope as instructed by a phone call from a client, Morris Grumbach, Paine finds Grumbach dead, an apparent suicide. He has left photos of three men for the detective, slim clues to deeply buried crimes. Paine drives from Manhattan to the tonier suburbs, questioning Grumbach's daughters and his lawyer, but always running into stone walls. When the investigator falls in love with one daughter, Rebecca, he tries harder to gather evidence of incredible acts and to save Rebecca and himself as they're stalked by killers, intent on keeping scandal from ruining their sneaky games. Thriller fans should like Jack Paine a lot, and await more stories about the appealing detective. Views: 68
A warm and authentic story of Cockney life during the Second World WarSalmon Lane is a quiet Bermondsey backstreet lined with modest brick houses and paved with cobbles. This close-knit community is forced to draw on all their reserves of courage and humour to survive the difficulties of poverty, rationing and nightly air raids. And even as the men are called up, go missing in action or are killed, and homes are bombed, their extraordinary Cockney spirit shines through... Views: 68
Feeling a touch world-weary, Lori Shepherd decides to become a volunteer at the Radcliffe Infirmary, where she can spread a little good cheer. There she meets Elizabeth Beacham, a kind, retired legal secretary with no family, except a brother who has mysteriously disappeared. But after only a few visits, Miss Beacham suddenly passes away, leaving Lori to tie up the loose ends of her late friend's life. Lori soon discovers that hidden among Miss Beacham's belongings are clues that Lori believes her friend left for her to discover. Armed with the generous help of a handsome neighbor and, as always, Aunt Dimity's supernatural skills, Lori begins to unearth Miss Beacham's secrets and, ultimately, the surprising truth about her next of kin. Views: 68
A collection of exquisitely crafted essays by Ben Okri, one of Britain's foremost poets, and a Booker Prize-winning novelist, that explore such diverse themes as childhood and creativity, beauty, censorship, art and politics. 'A single line,' writes Ben Okri, 'can lead the mind to terraces of contemplation. Naturally it depends on the line and the view.' This is a collection of exquisitely crafted essays on themes as diverse as childhood and creativity, beauty, censorship, art and politics. They are responses to the world and the times we live in. They ask unsettling questions. They provoke thoughts and they make us dream. 'Profound and enchanting' The Times. 'There can be no mistaking Okri's passion and intelligence. A powerful piece of work' Sunday Telegraph. Views: 68
The Aldens discover that someone wants to ruin the Winter Festival when they find a secret message in a set of photos they developed. Views: 68
Lily Strykes is a typical teenage girl, who, along with her mother and younger sister, settles into a comfortably predictable lifestyle in the quiet little town of Niceville, Florida. But hidden in their past is something dark. A fun night out with friends takes an unexpected and terrifying turn as her previous life quickly catches up to her. Lily's routine but peaceful existence, as well as those of her family and friends, is turned upside down in a matter of hours when a figure from her violent past suddenly returns. Views: 68
