What was Amaryllis doing at the rubbish tip in the middle of the night? And would she get away with it once her friend Christopher was on the case? This short tale of revenge, retribution and garden gnomes takes place in a small town in Scotland and is an introduction to a series of cosy mysteries by the same author.In the year 2808 AD, eighteen year-old Amelia Hollow gets accepted into Starside Academy: the top United Systems of Mel naval academy. She is the first human to ever be accepted into such an elite academy as the human race is looked down upon by the USM... and because she has a huge ego she wants to shame the USM for doubting her.Amelia thought screwing over the academy was going to be a challenge, but saving the universe from a mad woman seemed like it was going to be a harder task. Views: 258
Evangeline Miller's dreams have pulled her into a fantasy world. Will she find the meaning? A short story of 2000 words.Evangeline Miller's dreams have pulled into a fantasy world. Will she find the meaning? And who is the mysterious falcon-keeper? A short story of 2000 words. Views: 258
Ibrahim owned a field. He had a field all to himself and this made him also extremely happy since no other child of his age and of his neighbourhood owned one.One day, when finally arriving at the field and being thrown into a corner of the bag for the umpteenth time, he started pushing with his arms and legs.He pushed and pushed so hard that he felt reborn again.He had come out of the bag all by himself. The light was so powerful he had to close his eyes, and when he reopened them, he felt so big and strong that he was no longer afraid as he gazed upon that large yellow field; not even when he realized how the yellow was being swept by the wind towards the blue sky mingling together with the shout of his brother and friends and creating a small cloud, right above his head.Ibrahim never forgot that moment and decided that he would, one day, own that field, despite his brother. That day Ibrahim was four months old and had just taken the most important decisions of his life. His enthusiasm was interrupted when a gust of wind shifted the little white cloud, a silent witness to what had happened. Then the sun slowly turned dark. Views: 258
A soldier burdened by guilt......to the future Earl of Foxgrove?Captain Lucas Johns-Ives is injured in the same battle that killed his brother. Haunted by loss, Lucas's life is saved by Mairi Wallace. In this Highland idyll, masquerading as her family's butler, Lucas can avoid the responsibilities of becoming the new Earl. He's tempted by Mairi's sweetness — but to win her hand, he must face his demons and claim his noble birth right..."From its riveting start to the satisfying conclusion and all the compelling scenes in-between, I was always captivated"— Goodreads on Shipwrecked with the Captain"A bit of danger enters the story, adding a touch of suspense to an already delightful read. I consider this to be MORE than worth your time and money!"— Huntress Reviews on Shipwrecked with the Captain Views: 258
The Pope is dead.
Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will cast their votes in the world’s most secretive election.
They are holy men. But they have ambition. And they have rivals.
Over the next seventy-two hours one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on earth. Views: 258
Two women competing for a man's heart.
Two queens fighting to the death for dominance.
The untold story of Mary, Queen of Scots.
This dazzling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory presents a new and unique view of one of history's most intriguing, romantic, and maddening heroines. Biographers often neglect the captive years of Mary, Queen of Scots, who trusted Queen Elizabeth's promise of sanctuary when she fled from rebels in Scotland and then found herself imprisoned as the "guest" of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, and his indomitable wife, Bess of Hardwick.
The newly married couple welcome the doomed queen into their home, certain that serving as her hosts and jailers will bring them an advantage in the cutthroat world of the Elizabethan court. To their horror, they find that the task will bankrupt them, and as their home becomes the epicenter of intrigue and rebellion against Elizabeth, their loyalty to each other and to their sovereign comes into question. If Mary succeeds in seducing the earl into her own web of treachery and treason, or if the great spymaster William Cecil links them to the growing conspiracy to free Mary from her illegal imprisonment, they will all face the headsman.
Philippa Gregory uses new research and her passion for historical accuracy to place a well-known heroine in a completely new tale full of suspense, passion, and political intrigue. For years, readers have clamored for Gregory to tell Mary's story, and The Other Queen is the result of her determination to present a novel worthy of this extraordinary heroine. Views: 257
Sean loves Halloween. He's not afraid of anything - until he hears the terrifying story of his disappearing uncle and the terrible secret of Dancer’s Well!When you own a Ballyyahoo book - you don’t just get a book. You get access to a whole world of Ballyyahoo magic - for free and this edition includes another free book from BallyyahooSean loves Halloween and he loves ghost stories even more. Sean’s not afraid of anything - until his Grandad tells him the terrifying story of his disappearing uncle and the terrible secret of Dancer’s Well!THIS EDITION INCLUDES ANOTHER FREE CHILDREN’S BOOKWhen you buy a Ballyyahoo book you get to visit the world of Ballyyahoo website directly from the eBook - all free!The site is packed with stories, photographs, background information about the characters, animals, nature, and of course, the magic of Ballyyahoo.THE REAL HALLOWEENSean lives in Ballyyahoo, a tiny, magical town on the Wild Atlantic Way coast of Ireland. He loves all things Halloween, especially ghost stories.Sean reads his ghostly stories every single night until his mother catches him reading with his torch and bans him from reading any more scary stories.Angry, he runs all the way to his Grandad’s house, even though it’s dark, and even though it’s Halloween. Sean isn’t scared of anything, at least not until his Grandad tells him the scariest story he’s ever heard. His family has been keeping a secret. A terrifying secret! The secret of an uncle he knew nothing about and the sad secret of a dancing girl and a terrifying haunted well. This is one Halloween Sean will never forget.REVIEWS‘Just in time for Halloween! This book brought back so many fond memories. As a child there was nothing I'd love more than a spooky tale. Whether it was under the bedsheets with a flash light, or sitting around a camp fire. One things for sure, your kids are going to love this book. I read it with my grand daughter and now we're hooked. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of Grace Jolliffe's Ballyyahoo series!’ - LORELIE ROZZANO Don't buy your kids sweets this Halloween; if you want to treat them, buy them this book instead. It's a great, spooky yarn with a brave hero they can identify with, it's easy to read, and the atmosphere builds to a satisfying conclusion which they will just love, and so will you.’ - ALI ISAACABOUT THE AUTHORGrace Jolliffe grew up in Liverpool but now lives on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. She lives with her husband, two dogs, ten hens, five lucky ducks and a large group of frogs. Grace loves gardening and blogs about her efforts to tame her wild Galway garden on her 'grace likes to garden' site.Grace loves walking around the wonderful Wild Atlantic Way. Her love of nature and its natural magic inspires her Ballyyahoo series of children's stories and you can visit this magical town and read some free stories on the 'Ballyyahoo' website. She writes all the articles and stories for her sites and takes all her own photographs. Grace spends most of her time making up stories, and after spending many years in various soul-sucking office jobs, she happily admits she finds the fictional world preferable to the office world. She used to write for a children's radio show until the show was axed and the writing team replaced with a talking dog. This motivated her to find a new outlet for her work and so she began adapting her children's stories and publishing them on Amazon. Grace also writes thrillers and black comedy for adults. She has written for television and radio, written and directed documentaries, as well as several award winning short films. Grace's first novel, a crime thriller called 'Piggy Monk Square,' was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, optioned for film, and broadcast on RTE's Book On One. Grace also has a website for creative writers with information, tips and exercises for writers. If you are interested in creative writing you can download your own free creative writing tracker to keep you motivated at her practical creative writing site.Grace loves to keep in touch with her readers, so catch up with her at Grace Jolliffe on Google+ or, Grace Jolliffe on Facebook. Views: 257
All she remembers......is feeling safe in his arms!Part of The Governess Swap: Shipwrecked governess Claire Tilson wakes in Captain Lucien Roper's arms—with amnesia! Her handsome rescuer believes she's a member of the aristocracy he detests, yet he risks all to see her "home," where she learns she's betrothed to a wealthy stranger. Claire is convinced she doesn't belong here...and Lucien is the only man she trusts to uncover her past and claim her future!The Governess Swap miniseriesBook 1 — A Lady Becomes a GovernessBook 2 — Shipwrecked with the Captain"My favourite read of the year. Diane combines romance, intrigue, deception and villainous characters seamlessly in a well written and well thought out novel" —Goodreads on A Lady Becomes a Governess"The Regency setting is vividly brought to life during numerous fascinating scenes in the... Views: 257
The Citadel of Broken Dreams was not meant to be explored. It was—as Alex was told numerous times—a trap.
But the Citadel was the last place Lily's brother had entered before he disappeared. He'd been in search of an object of power, an item created in the early years of the game, which seemed to be at the center of the disappearances.
Alex and her friends must enter a place renowned for its difficulty, a dungeon not meant to be beaten, and claim this mysterious magical item. The Citadel will test them in ways they never imagined, and to win they will be faced with a choice that will change them—and Gamemakers Online—forever. Views: 257
Once upon a time
there were three young ladies who, despite their fortunes, had been on
the marriage mart a bit too long. They were known as “the Spinster
Heiresses” . . .
Is it wrong for a woman to want more?
Not if she is a Spinster Heiress. They do not settle. Any young miss
would be very lucky to find herself promised to a man like the Duke of
Camberly. However, Miss Willa Reverly has watched her friends marry for
love. Camberly may be the prize of the season, but she will not be
“sold” to any man. She wants his devotion or she wants nothing at all.
When is a Marriage of Convenience inconvenient?
Newly named to the ducal title, Matthew Addison is determined to
discover the secrets behind Mayfield, the bankrupt estate he has
inherited. He doesn’t have time to coddle a headstrong heiress who is
determined to ditch him over something as silly as “love.” Little does
he know that his questions will place her in jeopardy. Now he must do
what he must to save them both.
Could it be that in running from danger they might be racing headlong into a truly unexpected fate: falling in love?
Views: 256
A wolf in sheep's clothing will still kill when given the chance.Keith is a young and vigorous Highlander, eager to prove himself in battle, but it seems like all the great wars have been fought. Rose is a lovely looking English girl who can't wait to get married to the man of her dreams and finally have her own household.When their paths cross, Keith feels like thunder hit him! Yet he knows that he is the last man Rose would ever marry. Desperately trying to get her out of his mind, Keith wonders through the castle and witnesses something that would make Rose faint!Keith will use all the courage he has to tell Rose the truth. The result? Not only does Rose not believe him, but she sees him as the treacherous liar. Thus, still hidden in the shadows, Rose's most trusted companion is beyond suspicion planning to kill her...Will Rose finally trust her only true ally or will she condemn herself to doom? Views: 256
The battle of El Alamein in 1942 was one of the most crucial events in the entire Second World War. Before it, the British had never won a major battle on land against the Germans; nor indeed had anyone else, even the Russians. At Alamein the British Eighth Army first thwarted the Axis attempts in North Africa to seize Cairo and the Suez Canal and then smashed through the German-Italian defences, eventually driving the Axis forces out of North Africa. This victory, by a 'British' army actually composed of a variety of nationalities including men and women from the Indian sub-continent, southern Africa, Australians, New Zealanders, French and Greeks, as well as British troops, had psychological and morale-raising significance that exceeded even its strategic importance. Nothing had the sweet smell of success prior to this battle than El Alamein and for the battered British Empire battling against the might of the Third Reich this victory was crucial to its ability to continue... Views: 256
