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Shinkei

Book three in Gillian Rubinstein's beloved Space Demons trilogy. Andrew and his friends find themselves in Japan, the source of the computer games that have shaped their lives. It's as if they've been summoned there—by an artificial intelligence that is quickly outgrowing its creator's intentions and spreading through the electronic networks that are now emerging.Gillian Rubinstein is an internationally bestselling, award-winning writer. Her works include the much loved books for children and young adults the Space Demons trilogy and the Galax-Arena duology, both of which are also part of the Untapped Collection. Writing as Lian Hearn, Rubinstein is also the author of the internationally bestselling Otori series. First published in 1996.
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Heartwarming and emotional story of one girl's courage in WW2

With the men on the front line, courageous Ellie must do her bit for the war effort. It's 1939 and the threat of war hangs over the country... Flying instructor Ellie Simpson has grown up a tomboy. She's never had an interest in the latest fashions or finding a husband, her only passion is flying her beloved Tiger Moth. But when war is declared, she is no longer be able to do what she loves most - fly. When Ellie is offered the opportunity to join the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, she jumps at the chance to help keep the brave boys in the RAF safe. But when tragedy strikes close to home, Ellie realises that this war could tear both the country she loves - and her heart - apart... Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Rosie Archer and Daisy Styles. Praise for Fenella J. Miller: 'The perfect ingredients for a cracking good read. well recommended' Jean Fullerton. 'I've enjoyed all the books in this series' Cheryl....
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Carson's Christmas Bride (Hero Hearts; Lawmen's Brides Book 3)

She’s a southern belle that didn’t plan on being a mother to four children. He’s a U.S. Deputy Marshal that never planned on getting married. But fate has other things in mind…U.S. Marshal Carson Harlow loves the wild frontier of Texas. He’s used to living rough and doesn’t need a woman or children to interfere with what he’s best at–minding the law and putting the bad guys in their place. It’s too bad, then, when he crosses paths with Sarah Baker, a beautiful young mail-order bride who’s struck out twice when it comes to finding love. A woman who needs everything Carson has, and has everything he needs.Sadly, though, Carson’s past won’t let him get too close to the raven-haired Southern belle whose face he can’t seem to forget. And while Sarah’s becoming more and more friendly with the brave young deputy every day, old relationships have a tendency to come creeping back.But when a smallpox outbreak threatens everything they know, they’ll rethink everything that they once believed . . . and be tested in ways that put their very lives at stake. 
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Love in San Francisco ; Unconditionally

LOVE IN SAN FRANCISCOFor foundation director Ellie Hamilton, dancing with gorgeous Blake Thorn at a charity ball means gambling with heartache. She can't reveal the part she played in changing his life. Manager of the House of Thorn's San Francisco store, Blake avoids commitment since a tragic accident, but Ellie's an intriguing challenge. Their nights are filled with passionate discovery...but can love withstand the truth?UNCONDITIONALLYMeghan Gaines's unorthodox teaching style has nothing in common with by-the-book English professor Leo Wolfe. Yet electricity crackles between them. When their mutual desire finally erupts, it's even hotter than Meghan dreamed. Though pitted against each other at work, they're perfectly in sync in the bedroom. But the secret Leo's been keeping has the power to drive a rift between them for good...
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Kitchen Yarns

In this warm collection of personal essays and recipes, best-selling author Ann Hood nourishes both our bodies and our souls.From her Italian-American childhood through raising and feeding a growing family and cooking with her new husband, food writer Michael Ruhlman, Ann Hood has long appreciated the power of a good meal. Growing up, she tasted love in her grandmother's tomato sauce and dreamed of her mother's special-occasion Fancy Lady Sandwiches. Later, the kitchen became the heart of Hood's own home. She cooked pork roast to warm her first apartment, used two cups of dried basil for her first attempt at making pesto, taught her children how to make their favorite potatoes, found hope in her daughter's omelet after a divorce, and fell in love again—with both her husband and his foolproof chicken stock.With her signature humor and tenderness, Hood details all these recipes and more in Kitchen Yarns, along with tales of loss and starting from scratch,...
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Rogue Killer

Brilliant and chilling, Leigh Russell delivers a cracker of a read!' - Martina Cole'UNMISSABLE' – LEE CHILD * 'A RARE TALENT' – DAILY MAIL * 'BRILLIANT' – JEFFERY DEAVERThe new novel in the million-copy selling Detective Geraldine Steel seriesA man is killed in apparently random attack, and suspicion falls on a gang of muggers. Only Detective Sergeant Geraldine Steel thinks this is the work of a more deliberate murderer.Two more victims are discovered, after further seemingly indiscriminate attacks. The muggers are tracked down, with tragic consequences. And all the while the killer remains at large. When Geraldine finally manages to track down a witness, she finds her own life is in danger...For fans of Martina Cole, Mel Sherratt and LJ RossLook out for more DI Geraldine Steel investigations in Cut Short, Road Closed, Dead End, Death Bed, Stop Dead, Fatal Act, Killer Plan, Murder...
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A Lot Like Christmas

Jaded Army medic Ryan Malone never expected his next mission would bring him back from Afghanistan to tiny Wishful, Mississippi. His great uncle's health is failing and the cantankerous old coot has pushed everyone in the family away. Ryan is their last resort to get Uncle Percy to move into assisted living before he breaks a hip—or something worse. He's looking to get in, get it done, and get back out. That definitely doesn't include taking time out for a sweet-faced waitress with a heart bigger than the Atlantic.Interior designer Hannah Wheeler is a long way from the high-powered clients of her old Atlanta firm. Despite the fact that she's currently spending her days waiting tables, she's discovered she really enjoys the small-town life she found with her sister. This Christmas season, she's finally ready to introduce Wishful to her true capabilities by using her skills to spread some holiday spirit. But with Ryan and Percy,...
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