Ali Daniels, NYC baker-extrodinaire, once again gets stuck in the middle of mayhem when a bridal shower goes very, very wrong.Soon the baker turned amatuer sleuth is sucked into a sticky beehive of deceit, secrets and lies. Despite a tangled mess of suspects, Ali sets out to keep the wedding plans on track and bring a menacing, mischief-maker to justice before it's too late. Views: 203
Why would a woman who runs a corner shop in South Manchester be shot dead in cold blood in apparently contract killing? Who could she have offended so much that they wanted her out of the way permanently? And what's happened to her partner? They're supposed to be inseperable but she hasn't been seen at all on the day of the killing and has disappeared.DSI Jeff Barton and his team, including newcomer Louisa Pilkington who joins as a civilian member but who holds a pretty big secret of her own, begin to unravel a complicated trail in pursuit of a killer who brings a touch of espionage and the Cold war into the investigation. More murders put the pressure on Jeff to find a way through and see what's really going on and apprehend a determined killer. ** Views: 202
When Larissa wakes up in hospital, her dream of a perfect life is suddenly shattered. In this dark hour, she needs her boyfriend Steve more than ever. But he seems to have just disappeared without a trace. Reluctantly, she begins rehabilitation and wonders where her journey will take her from here. Views: 202
A Laugh Out Loud Romantic Comedy Chick Lit
Twenty-something, single mom Bianca yearns for more. The cosmetology license she worked so hard to get is collecting dust while she waitresses for her mother’s catering business, but she has no clue how to turn her dreams of being a makeup artist into reality. Adding to her unhappiness is her dead-end relationship with her immature, video game-obsessed baby daddy, Max. Although he runs a successful business and Bianca still gets a thrill whenever she sees him play the drums in his cover band, Chain, she can’t deny that he’s starting to feel like her big, tattooed second child. In desperate need of a life makeover, her fortune takes a positive turn when she crosses paths with an impulsive, runaway bride who has the connections to help Bianca achieve her goals. Suddenly, doors are being opened for her and she has a fabulous, new job that’s reigniting her zest for life. Too bad Max isn’t on board with these changes, and he starts acting like a jealous jerk, which brings their faltering relationship to a boiling point just about the time Bianca meets Eric, a sexy and charming financial manager. Eric comes from a different world, but one Bianca is increasingly eager to join. Bianca expects her friends and family to be supportive of her budding romance with Eric, but to her surprise, they’re all on Team Max and they rally behind him when he launches a campaign to win her back. Nothing wrong with bar fights, fake girlfriends, and strategically placed rodents when they're all in the name of true love, right? Quite by accident her world is transformed overnight, but can a career makeover beautify her love life? ** Views: 202
Nine year old Esmerelda isn't happy. Cursed with a girly name that no one can pronounce, never mind spell, she seems destined to be a disappointment.Until she finds a magic pepper pot in Great Aunt Maud's attic. Every time she sneezes and makes a wish, the wish comes true. But when the wishes go a bit wonky, Esmerelda has to wonder if wishing for things only spells disaster.Nine year old Esmerelda isn't happy. Cursed with a girly name that no one can pronounce, never mind spell, she seems destined to be a disappointment. Mum wants a perfect princess for a daughter, complete with balletic grace and frilly dresses. Her teachers wish she'd pay attention in class and learn to spell, and her ballet teacher wishes Esmerelda would point her toes and perform impeccable pirouettes, but would settle for her remembering her ballet pumps once in a while.No one seems to care much about Esmerelda's wishes. Until she finds a magic pepper pot in Great Aunt Maud's attic. Every time she sneezes and makes a wish, the wish comes true. But when the wishes go a bit wonky, Esmerelda has to wonder if wishing for things only spells disaster. Views: 202
There's Always a Catch (Christmas Key, #1) by Stephanie Taylor
Take a trip to a tropical paradise with this humorous series! With her beloved island’s future on the line, Mayor Holly Baxter must choose between progress and the status quo, and she’ll go up against a small army of golf cart driving retirees to do it. Throw in some major family drama, long-kept secrets, and the complication of a new romance that sparks under the watchful eye of her ex, and Holly realizes that—in life, and in love—there’s always a catch!
**“This book is such a joy to read. It is witty, quirky and well written. I challenge you to not fall in love with this island, the inhabitants, and the visitors. Heartwarming without being sappy, this story gives a well rounded plot to keep readers of many genres satisfied. Can't wait to see what happens next!” —Amazon Review
“I loved this book. I grew to love Holly Baxter and friends, and loved the vibe of Christmas Key. If there really were such a place, I'd be visiting for sure, and would probably never leave!” —Amazon Review** Views: 202
Sheriff Ray Cairney is sure something untoward is going on in Bristow and that Curtis Waring - bank manager and town council leader - is behind it. The arrival of two gunslingers and the subsequent turn of events convince Cairney his hunch was right - but how to prove it? The men involved are rich and powerful and he is just one man. That, however, won't stop the sheriff. The murder of an entire family gives Cairney the evidence he will need to bring justice to Bristow, but it will be a long, hard journey. Views: 202
