A thrilling World War One adventure from the author of the Nicholas Everard naval thrillersIt is October 1918 and Germany is suing for peace. All U-boats have been ordered home from patrol. Among them is U81, commanded by Otto von Mettendorff: young, dynamic, and infatuated with a girl who works near Wilhelmshaven, the port U81 is now returning to. Unfortunately, U81 is holed by a destroyer on its way home. Meanwhile in London, Anne Laurie, a young war widow employed in the Intelligence Division of the Royal Navy, learns of Otto's death. It jolts memories of a pre-war weekend in Berlin in the summer of 1913; the genesis of a compulsive story of two magnetic people torn apart by global conflict... Stark Realities is a grippingly authentic First World War adventure, ideal for fans of Alexander Kent, Julian Stockwin and C. S. Forester. Views: 5
In this new novel from the author of The Dressmaker's Dowry, two young women two generations apart discover the joy and heartbreak of following their dreams. Aspiring Hollywood actress Violet makes a shocking choice in 1940, and seventy years later, Mari sets out to discover what happened on that long ago summer.Santa Cruz, Summer 1940: When auburn-haired Violet Harcourt is crowned Miss California on the boardwalk of her hometown, she knows she is one step closer to her cherished dream: a Hollywood screen test. But Violet's victory comes with a price—discord in her seemingly perfect marriage—and she grapples with how much more she is willing to pay.Summer 2007: Single mother Marisol Cruz lives with her parents in the charming beach cottage that belonged to her grandfather, Ricardo, once a famed performer on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Drawn to the town's local history and the quaint gazebo where her grandparents danced beneath the stars, Mari sells... Views: 5
Magic. Gods. Monsters. Another world. SURVIVE. Views: 5
"In her stunning memoir, Kelly Sundberg examines the heart-breaking bonds of love, detailing her near decade-long marriage's slide into horrific abuse. Sundberg shares her own confusions, fears and empathy for her violent husband, even as she comes to realize he will never change. This is an immensely courageous story that will break your heart, leave you in tears, and, finally, offer hope and redemption. Brava, Kelly Sundberg."—Rene Denfeld, author of The Child Finder"A fierce, frightening, soulful reckoning—Goodbye, Sweet Girl is an expertly rendered memoir that investigates why we stay in relationships that hurt us, and how we survive when we leave them. Kelly Sundberg is a force. She has written the rare book that has the power to change lives."—Christa Parravani, author of Her: A MemoirIn this brave and beautiful memoir, written with the raw honesty and devastating openness of The Glass Castle and The Liar's... Views: 5
Luke Wyland never planned on becoming an Alpha. He’s still navigating how to
protect the pack from the rogue threat that’s been hunting in his territory, claiming
his father as one of their victims. Yet the moment Luke lays eyes on Izzy, something
primal takes root. Finding a mate who wants nothing to do with him is a complication he
doesn’t need, but letting Izzy go isn’t an option. After a childhood marred by shifter
violence, Luke is everything Izzy was raised to hate. So then why does being with him
feel so intensely right? With a thinning pack to defend, Luke knows what he has to do:
embolden Izzy to unleash her true nature—or risk losing everything. Views: 5
Astoria
He was the man of my dreams, or so I thought. I wasn't sure
how I'd react when I saw him again. I planned on avoiding him, but our small
hometown made that impossible. The years apart melted away when I saw him. Time
hadn't changed my feelings, after all. Jealousy flared anew. My heart, which I
thought had healed, was back to being in a million pieces.
Now I'm right where I don't want to be—in front of him with
tears in my eyes.
Parker
Everything isn't always as it seems. One moment could cause
a ripple effect with unexpected consequences that last for years. Not a day had
gone by that I didn't think of her. When our paths crossed again, I knew I had
to tell her the truth. Arguing was inevitable, but I'd rather fight for her
than face another day without her. My heart always belonged to her.
Where I am is standing in front of her—asking for another
chance.
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