"All families are secret societies. Realms of intrigue and internal warfare, governed by their own rules . . ."It's 1980s New York. Heady, excessive times. Alice Burns - a young book editor - is deep into a manuscript about the morass of family life. The observations resonates, perhaps because she has just watched her own family implode.As she reads she wonders: When did the sadness start? And could it be that unhappiness is a choice?Thus begins a great American epic which follows Alice as she navigates high school bullying, first love and sexism at an elite college, a spell in 1970's Ireland, and a tragedy that sends her stateside as the US embraces a cowboy actor named Reagan. But it is also the tale of her endlessly complex parents and brothers; how their destinies are written by the lies they tell themselves and others. The Great Wide Open is an immensely ambitious and compulsive saga; a novel which will speak volumes to anyone who... Views: 646
No Rest for the Wicked (Pirates of Britannia Series) Views: 646
Jarli has lost a day. His missing memories may reveal the identity of Viper—who just announced a plan to DESTROY the town of Kelton. Meanwhile, Doug is trapped in Viper’s hidden prison. He’s been given up for dead by his family and friends...but he has a daring plan to ESCAPE. Jarli and his friends are close to unmasking Viper, but the master criminal has spies everywhere. Can Jarli tell his friends from his enemies in time to thwart Viper’s final, terrible scheme? The TRUTH won’t set them free... Views: 646
A Cider Vat murder provides a third age couple with renewed reasons to live.“This is Sidmouth, sir. Nobody gets murdered in Sidmouth!”Newly retired Frank and Ella didn’t expect to be confronted by cheeky Billy Bowd’s upturned body in a cider barrel.WPC Knowle called it a tragic accident, Frank and Ella didn’t agree. But who was right?Each suspect had motive and opportunity. However, each suspect had an alibi… so who killed Billy Bowd?A pacy whodunit set in glorious East Devon. This is the first book in the East Devon Cosy Mystery series.Enjoy the walks. Enjoy the views. Enjoy the mystery.PA Nash has written his debut cosy mystery in which a mixture of two Agathas, Christie and Raisin blend in with scenic local walks and landmarks. It’ll make you want to visit! Views: 646
"MARRY ME, KATIE"When Detective Truman West rescued the beautiful bridesmaid in distress, he couldn't believe his eyes. Katie Prentiss had blossomed from a chubby schoolgirl into a very desirable woman. And that made her the perfect candidate for his latest undercover assignment. Katie insisted she owed him a favor, and Truman needed a no-strings "wife."He just hadn't expected how effortlessly--and wondrously--Katie slipped into the role, and into his arms. Nor had he foreseen the possessiveness that consumed him for this woman who wanted nothing less than forever.Question was: Could Truman be more than just a twenty-four-hour groom? Views: 646
A laird's daughter kidnaps a Highlander—and loses her heart...in New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands' new historical romance Lady Evina Maclean has heard much about Rory Buchanan's skill as a healer. What she hasn't heard is how good the brawny Highlander looks bathing in a waterfall. But Evina can't afford the distraction, for her ailing father urgently needs care. Only when she's rendered Buchanan unconscious and dragged him back to her family's castle does the truth emerge—it's not Rory she's kidnapped but his brother Conran. Other ladies try to ensnare Conran with flattery. Evina hits him over the head with the hilt of her sword to save her kin—and Conran likes the spirited redhead all the more for it. He's learned enough from his brother to heal Evina's father, but there are other dangers swirling around the Maclean clan. And while the beautiful, independent lady has... Views: 646
