An accident will open her eyes to a world she never knew existed... Penny Forshaw is racing through the streets of Liverpool in her father's new motor car, rushing to meet her fiancé, and is horrified when she knocks over a little girl. Penny feels it is her duty to take in six-year-old Kelly while she recovers, much to her fiancé's disapproval. Learning about Kelly's miserable, poverty-stricken existence since the Great War opens Penny's eyes to a world she never knew existed. Her decision to look after Kelly will change her in ways she could never have expected, and Penny will make sacrifices for her decision. She wanted to give Kelly a better chance in life – but it may be Kelly who changes Penny's world for the better. An uplifting tale of love and family from much-loved saga author Rosie Harris, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Margaret Dickinson. Views: 612
There's something in the shadows... and for once, it's not me. I'm Tira Misu, wielder of darkness and initiate of the Guild of Shadows. I fight like a demon (okay, I look like one, too), but I'm no monster. At least, not this time. But make no mistake, there is a monster out there, and right now, it's taking down the Traded, one unfortunate body at a time. The problem? I'm the only one who can find it. The solution? Make damned sure I have fun doing so. Views: 612
DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING in this epic new dark fantasy series by debut author, Emerson Laine. In a small village in the south of England, two sisters try to resurrect an ancient evil, but when one sister betrays the other to save the life of an innocent child, everything goes horribly wrong. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS LATER, grieving the loss of her recently deceased mother and desperate to escape her ex-fiancé, Raewyn Winters relocates to Cranston Myre for some much-needed tranquility, only to discover that having an entire forest on your doorstep is less than idyllic, especially one shrouded in fear and suspicion. Then she meets John, the mysterious and handsome gardener from the Gothic mansion on the hill, who just happens to have the same unusual birthmark as Rae, and suddenly Rae's quiet life spirals out of control as she is dragged into a dark and sinister world beyond anything she could ever have imagined. Views: 612
One of Oprah Magazine's 22 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him "rescuing" her from their office building goes viral...Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom. When brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it's an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and ex-rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together.... Views: 612
In the second magical volume of the Enchanter's Child duology, the bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, crafts a stunning finale filled with humor, drama, and nonstop action, just right for fantasy-adventure lovers. In the first book of the Enchanter's Child duology, Alex discovered the truth: Not only does she possess magical powers but her father is Hagos RavenStarr, who was once the king's Enchanter. Alex is pursued by the fiendish Twilight Hauntings, monstrous Enchantments created because a prophecy foretold the king's death at the hands of an Enchanter's Child. The Twilight Hauntings are designed to rid the land of all Enchanters and their children, but Alex has other ideas. Why should she be forced to leave the place where she belongs? So now Alex is on a mission to destroy the Twilight Hauntings. And to do so she must find the very thing that created them—a magical talisman called the Tau. But... Views: 612
Before she went to prison, Alison Kidd was the best thief in the city. But Ali has changed. All she wants now is to clean up her act and work in her brother Dean's restaurant. She never wants to go back inside.On the day she gets out, Dean is supposed to pick her up. But he never shows. Ali makes her way to Dean's apartment and uses her unique skill set to let herself in. Dean is missing. After some investigation, Ali discovers that he was kidnapped and is being held hostage by powerful crime boss, Lisa Wan. Lisa is the reason that Ali was in prison and wants Ali to work one last job in exchange for Dean's safety.Now, to save her brother and her own future, Ali must pull off the toughest job of her career. Orca Book Publishers is proud to offer this early ebook edition as part of our new Digital First initiative, with the release of the print edition to follow. Views: 612
In Alisha Rai's second novel in her Modern Love series, a live-tweet event goes viral for a camera-shy ex-model, shoving her into the spotlight—and into the arms of the bodyguard she'd been pining for.OMG! Wouldn't it be adorable if he's her soulmate???I don't see any wedding rings Breaking: #CafeBae and #CuteCafeGirl went to the bathroom AT THE SAME TIME!!!One minute, Katrina King's enjoying an innocent conversation with a hot guy at a coffee shop; the next, a stranger has live-tweeted the entire episode with a romantic meet-cute spin and #CafeBae is the new hashtag-du-jour. The problem? Katrina craves a low-profile life, and going viral threatens the peaceful world she's painstakingly built. Besides, #CafeBae isn't the man she's hungry for...He's got a to die for. With the internet on the hunt for the identity of #CuteCafeGirl, Jas Singh, bodyguard, friend, and possessor of... Views: 612
One man is her savior the other her doom. The question is who. Ellen is on her way to fulfill her father's last wish and marry Allan, his protege.But soon after the loss of her father, Ellen will lose her mother too as Highlanders attach their carriage and capture the English lass.Duncan, the fierce red-bearded leader of the men that took her, declares that he has saved her! He says that he attacks the English only to send them away from his land. He wants no war.Ellen sees the Highlanders as savages at first, but while staying with them, she falls in love with the land and the people and realises they are peaceful and kind.An unusual romance sparks between her and Duncan, but the twists of fate are far from over for her. An English prisoner reveals that her mother is alive and well, so Ellen leaves her newfound love and home to find her.An unprecedented battle between Allan and Duncan is about to begin and Ellen is in the eye of the tornado, unsure who to trust.She does not know it yet, but her decision will save or destroy the lives of countless people... Views: 612
Can a night of passion lead to a happily ever after? Yakuza captain Hayato's life is a mess. His boyfriend broke up with him, changed the locks, and kept all his stuff. He can't crash at his brother's because his girlfriend is moving in. And just when Hayato thinks things can't get worse, he accidentally gets blackout drunk and wakes up in the arms of a clingy underling.Masuo believes he and his boss made a deep connection, but when he's blown off the next morning, he feels lied to. Assigned to run a failing pachinko parlor, Masuo is determined to turn it around to prove himself to everyone...especially his sexy superior. When Hayato realizes he's falling for the young parlor manager, he is more than ready for fun. But as Hayato's tragic past comes back to haunt him, Masuo wonders if he's ready to carry all Hayato's baggage. Can the unlikely pair learn to accept each other and find their way to happiness even... Views: 612
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan comes an unforgettable historical novel about a secret collection of Dior gowns that ties back to the first female pilots of WWII and a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice. Views: 612
