Shakespeare comes to Hampshire—and Pru Parke is cast into the role of cunning detective gardener once again. Pru's friends and neighbors are abuzz with the news of an acting troupe putting on an outdoor performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. And while many are eager to catch a glimpse of famed actor Ambrose Grant, Pru can't wait to finally see the spectacular gardens of the private estate where the play will be performed. When the estate's gardener abruptly quits—frustrated with actors trampling his beloved plants—Pru is called upon for her gardening expertise. She throws herself into creating magical woodland forest scenes, and is quickly drawn into the excitement of putting on a play, as she watches the drama on and off the stage. But the play's suddenly no longer the thing, when one of the actors turns up murdered. Pru's husband, Detective Inspector Christopher Pearse, relies on Pru's knowledge of all the players in this particular... Views: 11
Some scars are visible… Some scars are hidden… The worst scars are buried deep inside… Robin and Sean are existing in their private worlds. Hiding in plain sight, not really living, definitely not thriving. They both need to move forward… if they can. Yet the price of success is pain as they confront issues that have plagued them for years. They’re so different, with such opposite problems. Yet they complement each other - or at least they will, if they can work through their issues and find each other. This is a story of pain and sorrow, joy and success… and… love. Views: 11
This is book 3 in the Charmin Marvin Romantic Comedy Series. These books are novella length.Dani and Levi Blackburn have slid from being in trouble to borderline hell...They uncover hints of a dangerous conspiracy permeating the very foundation of their society. And people are disappearing, one by one...If it weren't for Levi's twisted-genius brother and Charmin Marvin, Dani's talking cat, they wouldn't have gotten this far. At least, not alive.Only they aren't far enough, because someone is still after Dani—and everyone connected to her.They need to find a way to expose the massive cover up—and fast...before they are eliminated. Forever. Views: 10
Rhodes’s Reward: Heroes for Hire, Book 4 Views: 10
A journey of exploration...A journey of healing…A journey of love…Two people are forced by circumstances into a therapy class to help them deal with their problems. They are strangers. Forced to be partners. Naturally opposites. Kane is dealing with anger of betrayal at the deepest level, needing to find his way back to forgiveness. Tania is a previous rape victim hoping to deal with her fear of intimacy so she can have a loving relationship. Tania's medium of expression - her camera. Her subject, the human body, Kane's physical body.Looking through the lens of a camera, she learns to find beauty and compassion...and the strength to find wholeness...with him. Views: 10
Badger: SEALs of Steel, Book 1 Views: 9
RetailThe Queen’s life is dedicated to her public – every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a whirlwind life of public duty.In The Queen’s Houses, Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a tour of the royal residences, examining the personal family stories behind these magnificent buildings. Through personal reflections, interviews with royal staff and meticulous historical research, Alan looks beyond the formal grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the imposing structure of Windsor Castle and the private escape offered by Balmoral and others.Illustrated with intimate family photographs and evocative memorabilia, The Queen’s Houses offers a glimpse of life behind the state banquets and sovereign duties – a respectful study of the royal family at home.** Views: 9
Laszlo: SEALs of Steel, Book 5 Views: 8
A collection of four more favourites from the Wacky Families series. So you think your family is wacky? Wait till you read these stories... How can Buster solve the disappearance of his werewolf parents when Uncle Wal keeps bugging him to act like a human all the time? What would tJ's friends say if they knew his gran was a gorilla? Is Drackie's Auntie Chook really a vampire chicken? And what will Fuzz do when his Pa makes him travel in the Arctic dressed as a polar bear? With drawings by award-winning illustrator Stephen Michael King, this collection of four new hilarious Wacky Family stories is guaranteed to delight younger readers. Containing: My Uncle Wal the Werewolf My Gran the Gorilla My Auntie Chook the Vampire Chicken My Pa the Polar Bear Ages: 7 - 10 Views: 8
He's one of the smartest, the best ... and the baddest. Since Dane achieved his lifelong dream of becoming a Navy Seal, his life has been packed with action ... but now he wants more. Especially after seeing several of his friends find something – someone – special. On a mission hunting a chemical weapons terrorist, Dane runs into a captivating woman, and everything about her touches his deepest needs. But the circumstances are suspicious, and he can’t determine whose side she’s on. Marielle came to Germany for a short busman’s holiday, only to end up running away from the very man she came to see, and into the arms of a man she knows she’ll never be able to keep. As their situation slides from bad to worse to desperate, their lives are on the line. And so are their hearts. ** Views: 7
Chase: SEALs of Honor, Book 10 Views: 7
Stone’s Surrender: Heroes for Hire, Book 2 Views: 5
Blue Lawrence has escaped the prison of her aunt's mansion to join The Magnifico Family Circus, a travelling troupe that brings glamour and laughter to country towns gripped by the Depression. Blue hides her crippled legs and scars behind the sparkle of a mermaid's costume; but she's not the only member of the circus hiding a dark secret. The unquenchable Madame Zlosky creates as well as foresees futures. The bearded lady is a young man with laughing eyes. A headless skeleton dangles in the House of Horrors.And somewhere a murderer is waiting ... to strike again.This third book in the Waltz for Matilda saga is set in 1932, at the height of the Depression. Miss Matilda is still running Drinkwater Station, but has put aside her own tragedy to help those suffering in tough economic times and Joey, from The Girl from Snowy River, uses his new medical skills to solve a mystery.Praise for A Waltz for Matilda:'Jackie French has a passion for history,... Views: 4
