Drawing on her own family history, this is a story from Jackie French about education in Colonial Australia - and how women once had to fight for their right to it. January 1901Sharks circle a stranded ship as a young girl and her family stagger from the waves ...Rescued by a Pacific Islander boy named Jamie, Hannah's family begin a new life in Port Harris, which at first seems a paradise for the schoolmaster's daughter. But local fortunes are built on slavery and the whip. As the new Federal Parliament passes the law that will force Pacific Islanders from their homes, Hannah and her mother risk everything to run a secret school, while Hannah and Jamie must fight for their rights to education and equality. Can friendship and love win against prejudice and power?Inspired by real events, this powerful new novel brings to life the bravery and battles of the past, and gives us courage for the challenges of... Views: 596
For fans of Stephen King, Mark Edwards and The Haunting of Hill House comes a dark tale of a mysterious house haunted by tragedy. The Nightingale House is a new beginning for widower Daniel Price and his young daughter Caitlyn. After months of grief, this will be the place where they start their life as a family of two. But something is wrong—Daniel can't settle. There's an odd, cold feeling in the master bedroom, and a mysterious dripping noise that seems to move from room to room. Whispers of I can't sleep echo through the corridors, long into the night. And then Daniel uncovers the chilling story of the family who lived in the house years before, of betrayal, tragedy, and murder. Could the Nightingale House be not the home Daniel dreamed of for his daughter—but a place that will bring their worst nightmares to life? Readers LOVE Steve Frech! 'Wowzers, what a read... I absolutely LOVED this book... An unputdownable page turner of a read.' Ginger Book Geek 'Wow!... This book just... Views: 596
Author's NoteThank you!I have to write this in the back of every book I publish, because I really do thank you. Thank you for choosing one of my stories to read and taking the time to read it. Thank you for allowing me to do the job I dreamed of doing as a little girl. Thank you!My BooksThe Kingmaker Series – kick ass feisty females and murderous twists and turns.– mybook.to/TKS4The Accidental Witch Trilogy - a modern day paranormal fantasy with high stakes, young love and a TWIST you won't see coming? – mybook.to/TAWTFollow meHere are all the ways to follow me and find out what I'm up to – and I know you want to!Website – www.gemmaperfect.comJoin my newsletter – you get 2 FREE books JUST for signing up. How easy is that? I'll also email you when I've got news or a new release – http://bit.ly/2ZLPnpaI'm always on Facebook – and you can always message me – I love hearing from readers – https://bit.ly/38gPxZX If you follow me on Amazon, you'll get a handy little email when I release a new book – https://amzn.to/2Qx4SNm If you follow me on Bookbub, you'll get a handy little email when I release a new book -http://bit.ly/2QAHwq1 I don't tweet much, but you can follow me here if you like to tweet. I'll tweet you back – www.twitter.com/gemmaperfect I'm on Instagram too – www.instagram.com/gemmaperfectauthor Spotted a typo?It's okay – they're like gremlins or cockroaches. Just when you think you've got them all, another one pops up. My books are all edited and proofread, and I even use magic spells on them to catch any last minute spelling mistakes or grammar doozies. If you spot something with your eagle eyes and you like to help people, email me on [email protected] and tell me what you spotted and where in the book it was hiding! Views: 596
The fifth title in the beloved and bestselling Ice Chips series by acclaimed authors Roy MacGregor and Kerry MacGregor and illustrator Kim Smith, featuring a vibrant and diverse cast of characters and inspiring hockey greats In their latest adventure, the Chips travel to British Columbia, meet an inspiring young hockey hero and escape up Anahim Peak, thanks to their new friend's calm head—and a very special puck! Views: 596
Known as the Barbarian, Magnar MacAlpin is a fierce ruler for those under his command. As leader of the Wolves of Clan Sutherland, his loyalty and obedience lies with Scotland. However, the king's last demand is not something Magnar will tolerate.
After Elspeth Gunn's brother the Chieftain of Castle Steinn is murdered, she flees with her nephew, and finds safety amongst a band of men who are rumored to be part wolf. When the king forces her to wed a heathen Northman, she fears losing her heart and soul not only to the man, but the beast as well.
In order to restore peace to a shattered clan, Magnar and Elspeth travel a treacherous path that challenges their beliefs. When evil seeks to destroy ancient traditions, will Magnar be compelled to restrain his wolf or allow him free to protect those he loves? Views: 596
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During the tumultuous year of 1968, four teens are drawn together: Ronnie Bingham, who is grieving his brother’s death in Vietnam; Milo, Ronnie’s bookish best friend; “Ramrod,” a star athlete who is secretly avoiding the draft; and Hana, the new girl, a half-Japanese badass rock-n-roller whose presence doesn’t sit well with their segregated high school.
The four outcasts find sanctuary in “The Vinyl Underground,” a record club where they spin music, joke, debate, and escape the stifling norms of their small southern town. But Ronnie’s eighteenth birthday is looming. Together, they hatch a plan to keep Ronnie from being drafted. But when a horrific act of racial-charged violence rocks the gang to their core, they decide it’s time for an epic act of rebellion. Views: 596
Dukes and their demands are nothing new for Marena Baine-Torres. Her newfound success has her little apothecary teeming with ill-mannered aristocrats. But as tiresome as they are, she needs the business. When the unflappable Duke of Linley storms into her shop and makes her an offer she'd be a fool to refuse, Marena soon finds herself on the adventure of a lifetime with a man who is as infuriating as he is intriguing. ******* Note: The Duke Makes Me Feel... was originally published in the USA Today bestselling Duke I'd Like to F... anthology, which is no longer available in electronic form. Views: 596
