Robert, Lord Northcotte is not in the holiday spirit when he joins his sister’s family shortly after the brutal death of a friend. Discovering a matchmaking scheme is afoot, he tells them he will never marry Lady Miriam or any other woman. Now if only his heart would listen. Lady Miriam’s mother accused her of chasing Lord Mystery after a noble act by a handsome gentleman six years ago became the measure of all other men. Now he’s staying at the home where she’d hoped to escape a summons from her grandfather, the Duke of Danby. Terrified Northcotte will recognize her and reveal the contents of the scandalous letter she wrote him years ago, she can’t decide which is the bigger threat: the duke armed with a special license, or Lord Mystery, who carries a secret she’d never live down. Views: 60
In a stifled and oppressed United Kingdom, nothing can be achieved without the approval of the dictatorial Sponsors, at whose head is the malevolent and cruel Lord William St Benedict. In Britain's cities the Sponsored live narrow, if privileged, lives, while the Unsponsored are confined to menial roles and to the 'less desirable' districts. Among the Sponsors' many victims is Lord William's own son, the forthright and charismatic Theodore – 'Dory' – held captive by his father since he was a boy.In the unassuming town of Applethwaite, in the depths of the Cumbrian countryside, however, an unlikely revolution is brewing. Albino gymnast Louis Trevelyan and his motley group of friends are fiercely proud of their Unsponsored status and gradually forge a plan not only to liberate the beleaguered Theodore but the whole of the United Kingdom.Alison Jack has turned her attention to writing after a long career in book publishing and distribution. She is a keen... Views: 59
On her perfect day, wearing her perfect dress, waiting to marry her perfect groom, Maddie Mae Lowry gazed out the window of the bride's dressing room and saw her husband-to-be kissing someone else. His best man. And it wasn't a friendly kiss—it was an all-out I-love-you-I-want-you kiss. The kiss that should have been hers. Perfect! Two years later, back home in Wyoming, war vet Gideon Branch takes one look at Maddie and knows he wants to marry her. He doesn't need the contract he signed with her grandfather, Pap. That's just to keep the old guy happy, although Gideon knows it wouldn't please Maddie. All her love goes to Pap and to the special needs kids who will share her ranch. Gideon does everything he can to please her, but what will it take to get her past her vow to never love again? Views: 59
From undercover lovers to happily-ever-after?Investigator Kathleen Winston's task is clear: uncover the truth about the alleged safety violations at Kingsley Oil and Gas. But one look at ruggedly sexy VP Morgan Kingsley and her scrutiny transforms into seduction! Kathleen can't deny their explosive chemistry during the workday...or the unbridled passion in his arms at night. But can the emotionally guarded bachelor forgive Kathleen once her identity and her heart are revealed? Views: 58
Shayla Brinawell comes from a fragmented family. She is about to have her world turned upside down and every other which way. Witch way that is. She must come to terms with her magical destiny in hyper drive. Meekal Chilkwell has always known his life purpose. To protect the magical and healing waters of The Chalice Well located in the shadow of the great mystical Tor in Glastonbury, England. A new danger has arisen. One that threatens not only the Chilkwell family, but also the non-magical world.Shayla & Meekal join together in order to conquer Syther the Quitch, an evil wizard bent on spreading darkness. Also by Aithne JarrettaNovella: Claire: the Lost Fae - ASIN: B0078Y5UII (38,382 - 174 pages)Novelette: Enchanted Ravensong:Charmed Evermore - ASIN: B008QL2Z5I (15,250 words)Short Story: Wyndy: In a Heartbeat - ASIN: B005QR90G2 (1,806 + 1,000 words)Short Story: Kissing Santa - ASIN: B0060739N2 (3,952 words)Review"A nonstop thrill ride. Everything about this book was so intriguing." Beth Senters: ParaNormal Romance Reviews From the AuthorThe area around the Glastonbury Tor has always fascinated me. No wonder the idea for a magickal novel came whispering on the mists of Avalon and landed within my heart. Romance, true love, shape shifters and even an evil wizard come together and surround Shayla & Meekal with challenges they must overcome. From St. Michael's Tower on the Tor sweeping down to the Chalice Well and riding the wind to a magickal circle of stone, their love grows to potent power so they may conquer the evil wizard. No, this paragraph doesn't tell their whole story. In order to discover that you must flip through the pages or load your Kindle--contemporary magic at it's best. ;o) Views: 58
Noel Beebe is tired of having his birthday overshadowed by all things Christmas. Can his social media savvy boyfriend prove Noel isn't the scrooge he's been labeled? Views: 58
The Bomber Dog is a heartwarming story for 9+ readers about a brave puppy who joins the paratroopers during the Second World War and becomes a heroic war dog. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse and Lauren St John.GREY is just a puppy when he arrives at the War Dog Training school.NATHAN, his trainer, is a brave young soldier.WOLF is a war dog who's seen it all.Grey and Nathan soon become inseparable. Until the day a parachute jump goes tragically wrong . . .As the Second World War rages, Grey faces his most important mission yet: to find his best friend. With Wolf at his side, he must journey across France and behind enemy lines. His path is fraught with danger. Can he reach Nathan before it's too late?Praise for Megan Rix:'If you love Michael Morpurgo,... Views: 58
Remarkable, timely, and incredibly inspiring, Breaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern Slavery, will strike a chord with all young readers as it recounts the stories of courageous young women who escaped the unspeakable abuse of sexual slavery. Instead of running from their pasts, they choose to help those still caught in the system. Award-winning author Abby Sher tells the riveting story of three survivors of sexual slavery. These three women could easily have been voiceless victims, lost to the horrors of their own histories. Instead, they not only fought their way out of servitude, they have each become leading advocates and activists in the anti-trafficking movement. Views: 58
