"False, they were all of them false, the stories; as false as the stories of fairies dancing in moonlight glades on Midsummer Night." But they served a purpose. In a distant time and far-off kingdom, life is hard. People don't have enough to eat, and winter is upon them. There's little that offers hope, and many turn to the legends of Jackaroo — the masked outlaw hero who rides at night giving aid to the helpless and coin to the destitute — for solace. But Gwyn, the Innkeeper's daughter — sensitive, industrious, and independent — is too practical to believe such tales. But when a snowstorm forces her and a young Lordling to seek refuge in an abandoned house, Gwyn wonders if perhaps she has been too cynical. Hidden away in an old forgotten cupboard, Gwyn discovers a package — a cloak, a mask, a sword....Jackaroo? Could the stories be true? It takes a shock and a devastating betrayal for Gwyn to begin to understand what — and who — Jackaroo really is.... Views: 5
Having witnessed another of his colleagues marry, Barnaby Stephenson is left to ponder the wisdom of his own choices in life. The last thing he needs is to have to babysit the Star Elite's primary witness of the murders of two of London's most hardened criminals. Tasked with hiding Rosemary 'Rose' Higginbotham, Barnaby quickly realizes that this seemingly delicate flower has a hidden side to her, especially when their lives are threatened.When they find themselves hunted, their fight to keep Rose free of Sayers' clutches takes them from the south of the country to the north. With each move, Barnaby finds himself losing another piece of his heart. This time, though, not even the safe houses and the support of his colleagues from the Star Elite can keep them safe.When they are cornered, Barnaby and Rose find themselves fighting for more than their lives. They battle for a future together.Left with no alternative but to put into action the Star Elite's most audacious plan yet,... Views: 5
National bestselling author Amanda Flower returns with her second floral Magic Garden mystery, perfect for readers of Paige Shelton and Sheila Connolly. Florist Fiona Knox left behind her gloomy life for a magical garden in Scotland, but a murder on her shop's opening day brings threatening storm clouds.Fiona Knox thought she was pulling her life back together when she inherited her godfather's cottage in Duncreigan, Scotland—complete with a magical walled garden. But the erstwhile Tennessee flower shop owner promptly found herself puddle boot-deep in danger when she found a dead body among the blossoms. One police investigation later (made a trifle less unpleasant by the presence of handsome Chief Inspector Neil Craig), and Fiona's life is getting back on track. Her sister Isla has just moved in with her, and the grand opening of her new venture, the Climbing Rose Flower Shop in Aberdeenshire, is imminent. But dark clouds are gathering to douse... Views: 5
After a near-fatal accident, the Pine Hollow girls are on the road to recoveryIt's been several weeks since the car accident that almost killed Callie Forester. Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake escaped with a few scratches, but Callie wasn't so lucky. Stevie and Carole feel responsible—especially since Stevie was the one at the wheel—and it doesn't help that Callie's brother, Scott, is blaming them too.With Lisa still in California, Carole's feelings for Ben becoming more complicated, Callie unable to ride, and Stevie wracked with guilt over the accident, the girls are beginning to wonder if it's too late to fix the summer—and their friendships. Views: 4
