They say time heals all wounds ... but what of those left by love? Having barely survived the fire that killed his family, Joshua Wainwright reluctantly begins his reign as the new Duke of Chichester. He is still recovering from his burns when he returns to Wisborough Oaks, the family seat in Sussex where the fire occurred. With reconstruction underway and a backlog of estate business to complete, the very last thing Joshua can handle is the sudden appearance of Lady Charlotte, the daughter of the Earl of Ellsworth. Once betrothed to Joshua’s older brother, Charlotte has spent her entire life training to be the Duchess of Chichester. Now that the man she was supposed to marry is dead, Charlotte is determined to marry Joshua, for despite the horrific scars that require him to wear a mask over one side of his face, she has secretly loved him since her coming-out. Never mind that her father has arranged a betrothal to the Earl of Gisborn! The duke has no idea it was Charlotte who arranged for his medical care and transport to London after the fire. Given his scars and the gossip mongers in London who refer to him as “His Grace with half a face”, he’s determined to spare Charlotte from having to marry him, even if she feels duty-bound to do so. But Charlotte, hiding a hideous scar of her own, will do whatever it takes, including seduction, to secure a marriage to the man she loves. Will Joshua’s apparent indifference send her into the arms of the earl who has come to claim her? Or will Charlotte choose a different path? Love proves it can heal even the deepest wounds in "The Grace of a Duke". Views: 9
A sumptuous collection of favourite tales by renowned author Helen Cresswell, with exquisite illustrations by Siân Bailey. Open this book and enter the magical world of fairy tales, a land of mystery and enchantment, alive with handsome princes, wicked queens and beautiful heroines. This classically beautiful collection brings together twelve popular fairy tales, retold by well-known author Helen Cresswell and enhanced by Siân Bailey's finely detailed illlustrations. Beauty and the BeastCinderellaDick WhittingtonThe Frog PrinceThe Emperor's New ClothesRapunzelPuss in BootsSnow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and Rose RedThe Sleeping BeautyThe Twelve Dancing PrincessesThe Princess and the Pea Views: 9
Herein lies a myth of galactic proportions...When Zahn recovers an extraordinary meteorite impacted into the silvery beach near his home, the course of his life is changed forever. Fearing that the observatory will confiscate the meteorite if it truly is what he suspects it to be, he hides it away for days, conflicted in what to do.All the while, the mystery of his mother’s disappearance continues to plague him. After twelve long years, he is the last person on the islands who believes she may still be alive. Even though he has no evidence for it, he cannot shake the feeling that she has been plucked off of the planet itself.And then, in the midst of unspeakable dreams, he is awoken by a strange tapping at his window. Someone has come for the meteorite, and Zahn soon finds himself swept up in a grand adventure across the vastness of space, encountering a living starship, 5th-density creatures of light, and a realm called Timespace that transcends all understanding. Through his journey, he discovers that his world is under threat from an ancient enemy capable of devouring entire star systems. Unless he and his new friends can reach the Confederation Council in time, his home will be consumed by an eternal hunger.The fate of the entire world is in his hands.(Paperback includes bonus art not found in the ebook edition.) Views: 9
Arabella Angarrick wants nothing more than to leave Penzance behind and study nursing in London. Her Da has other plans for her though. Arabella would rather throw herself off the cliffs of Lamorna Cove than marry Daniel Treliving. On one of her rambles across the moors on her pony, Arabella meets a dark and handsome young man who captures her fancy. There is something strange about him, but that only makes him more intriguing. Headstrong and stubborn, Arabella sets out to chart her own course in life, but things take an unexpected turn. Vear Du rescues her from danger, but can he protect her from himself? Views: 9
Alex Mullen child migrant is the product of a wartime romance, but did the romance survive the hostilities? Views: 9
The Haunts & Horrors Megapack offers everyting from ghosts to vampires, from things that go bump in the night to nameless presences -- and much more! Views: 9
