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The Slow Death of Maxwell Carrick

The Cotswolds, 2015: Retiring from a life in the media, journalist Martha Nelson finds herself feeling lost and struggles to adapt to her new, quieter life. When a local history group asks her to compile a book about her village, Martha stumbles across the dilapidated ruin of Lapston Manor and her curiosity is piqued. There is talk of an unexpected death, a change of ownership and a mysterious shadow of a woman called Madame Roussell. The journalist in Martha is intrigued. The Cotswolds, 1944: As World War Two draws to a close, the residents of Lapston are visited by the mysterious and very beautiful Cécile Roussell, who has come from Paris to visit the home of her beloved 'Henri'. Henry's family and their companion, Maxwell Carrick, are in awe of her but all is not what it seems and the family is torn apart by the very visitor they welcome to their midst. The two stories cleverly intertwine as Martha searches for the truth, but what risk will this pose to...
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The Ripper Secret

A priceless relic... and a monster that will do anything to get hold of it. Perfect for fans of Ripper Street or From HellIn the summer of 1888, a killer is about to rampage through East London. But what are the real motives behind the murders?Police Commissioner Charles Warren has in his possession an ancient artefact of incredible value, and unknowable danger. Discovered on a mission to Jerusalem, he smuggled the relic back to England, never imagining the peril he would place himself in, and more devastatingly, the women of Whitechapel.As the Ripper strikes, again, and again, the truth may finally be uncovered... Fans of Iain King, Scott Mariani and Boyd Morrison will love The Ripper Secret, a thriller that blows the legend of Jack the Ripper wide open.'Interesting, original' Historical Novel Society
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A Bound Heart

Their stations could not have been more different: a Scottish laird and a simple lass. When a tragedy forces both to colonial Virginia as indentured servants, can a love thwarted by tradition come to life in a new land?
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Metal Up Your Ass

Katie makes an executive decision, and the mere idea is driving Korbin to drink.Pandora wants Katie to learn to fight without her extra "oomph."For now.The military need support, but few on the merc teams trust them.Is Pandora is finally getting somewhere with Katie's love life?There is something long and hard in Katie's hand, and Pandora is annoyed that it's only the stick shift of Katie's new vehicle.(Oops, poor choice of words.) The war with the enemy is heating up, and there's a new player who might ruin everyone's lives.Scroll back to the top and click "Read for Free" or "Buy Now," and kick back for a fun supernatural action-packed adventure that will have you yelling for the good guys and laughing at the arguments between Katie and... her.---NOTE: This book contains cursing. Perhaps humorous cursing, but cursing nonetheless. If this offends you, I suggest you don't read this book.
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Switched

Things at Fairy Tale Reform School are great. Rumpelstiltskin has been ousted, and everyone is buzzing about the fact that Beauty and Prince Sebastian (a.k.a. the Beast) have joined the teaching staff. Everyone, that is, except Gilly, who can’t seem to focus on anything but Anna. How is it that her beloved sister somehow went bad and joined up with Rump? And why doesn’t anyone seem to care? Sure, the Royal Court says they’re working on it, but they’ve got exactly nothing to show for it. But when new kid Jack joins FTRS with tales of his own family being snatched by Rump, Gilly knows she’s in good company. Jack wants answers, just like Gilly. And if the Royal Court can’t get the job done, then maybe it’s time to break some rules...
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The Anniversary

A deeply emotional new novel from the author of the ebook phenomenon Thursdays in the ParkIs the one you tried to forget the one you can't live without?Stella once thought that if she never saw Jack again, it would be too soon.But life has other plans for her and her stubborn, handsome ex-husband.Looking after their daughter in a time of need, Stella finds herself unwillingly reunited with the man she shared the best years of her life with - followed by the worst.Where tragedy once tore them apart, now Stella and Jack are being drawn back together. But each of them has a new partner and a new life.Should they fight temptation?Should the past remain the past?Or are some loves simply meant to be?Praise for Hilary Boyd'As canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better at jokes' Daily Mail'Terrific at cutting to the quick of modern...
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Deal Takers

MY DICK CAN BE A REAL BASTARD SOMETIMES. When he takes charge, I've been known to do a lot of stupid shit, despite the fact that I have a genius IQ. Case in point: How I met the woman of my dreams. Now, I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I don't regret that moment of idiocy one bit. It may have been one of the most embarrassing moments of my life, but you know what they say about first impressions, right? Well, I can guarantee that I made quite the impression that evening. (Don't worry; I'll tell you all the gory details later.) Most days, she acts like she hates me—probably because I behave like an ass— but we both know the truth: Rainey O'Neil wants me just as much as I want her—she just doesn't want to admit it. Good thing I've never been one to back down from a challenge.*Deal Takers is the second installment in the Dealing with Love world but can be read as a...
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