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The Rite of Sin
A brilliant neurosurgeon who saves lives. A priest who saves souls.
A detective who seeks justice. True love changes everything.
Five-year-old Kiara Mitchel started forming a spiritual bond the day her adoptive brother, who was a mere eight years old, entered her life. She became a brilliant neurosurgeon while he became Father Eldar, a Catholic priest. He witnessed Kiara lose a critical patient—the wife of Declan Remington, a hand surgeon—which caused her endless pain, guilt, and isolation. Eldar comforted her through her grief until the death of an abused child paved the way for her to reconcile with Remington, and a simple admission brought forgiveness and an enchanting romance. The abused child tragedy brought Adrian Savage, a handsome detective, into Kiara’s life.
A new friendship developed, but life-threatening challenges compromised Kiara’s day-to-day existence. Honor and ethics led to miscommunications that resulted in confusion and hurt, followed by extreme and intense expectations. She needed all her strength and faith in her abilities when she was commissioned to perform her duties in a far-off and dangerous land, putting Kiara’s renowned talents and safety to the ultimate test. But her determination made her succeed. Kiara was determined to get the upper hand.
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All I See Is You
Lennie Adams is a stage manager and aspiring director working in London’s West End. While employed on a dubious revival of Noël Coward’s nostalgic play Private Lives, she meets renowned classical actress Melanie Blaine. The beautiful woman is imprisoned in an unhappy marriage to a TV soap star.
Their mutual attraction leads to a tour romance. Back in London and struggling to maintain their affair, reality intervenes and a dramatic traffic accident triggers Melanie’s repressed guilt. She spirals into a breakdown.
Lennie wants to help Mel heal, if only she’ll allow it. Or will Melanie’s anguish overwhelm them both?
Join this stirring backstage drama of two creative spirits grappling to overcome ghosts from the past.
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The Starnberg Series Book 6 – Stay Awhile
With the enchanting backdrop of Lake Starnberg as its setting, the novel features Alexandra ‘Sasha’ Strauss, a young woman of Japanese and German descent, who finds herself on the cusp of love and career. As she tutors the challenging daughter of Marie Nyman and Arabella Cooper during her last year of university, Sasha’s path unexpectedly crosses that of the enigmatic French-Canadian film producer, Dominique Thibault.
Dominique, a woman with a mysterious past, is collaborating with the renowned director Juliette Simon on a film located in a run-down hotel on the south side of the lake.
Sasha, an aspiring professional photographer, seizes the opportunity to intern as a stills photographer on their set.
Amid the glitz and glamour of the movie world, an undeniable attraction ignites between the ambitious intern and the aloof producer.
As Sasha and Dominique navigate their growing feelings, secrecy becomes paramount. However, when Sasha is framed by a malicious individual on set, Dominique’s response shatters their delicate trust. Can they overcome the pain and rebuild what they once had, or will their love be lost forever?
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Together by Chance
Teenager Tillie Benford lives with her ditzy single mum. Tillie is severely disabled, but doesn’t let that stop her from living her life as fully as she can. She helps one of the new starters from school, bad boy Zack Johnson, through rehab when he finds himself partly paralysed after being hit by a car. She shows him that being disabled isn’t the end of the world. Through the time they spend together, they develop feelings for each other. Then, just as Tillie begins to believe in his feelings for her, he betrays her trust. He promises to make it up to her, and he does, but at a heavy price.
This teenage romance takes place in an English town, and takes us through a school year, with GCSE exams and finally the magic of a school prom marking the end of the summer term. Set against a background of living with disability and the challenges and emotions that brings, it also touches on the themes of teenage pregnancy, bullying, and being a single parent.
The author draws on her own experience of severe disability to create the character of protagonist Tillie Benford.
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Go Softly, Goodbye
Sybilla Frank, fledgling star of the new film The Jawlensky Trail, based on Emma Stoiber’s captivating book and directed by the talented Juliette Simon, feels her life is perfect. Happily married to her husband Thomas and ascending the career ladder, Sybilla arrives on set for the first day of rehearsals. An immediate confrontation with her co-star, Hannah Snyman, reveals an unprecedented level of antipathy between the two actresses. A stunt gone wrong unexpectedly brings them closer together, but is it merely a torrid film set romance, or could it be something deeper? Hannah’s commitment issues threaten to stand in the way of a more permanent connection. Immerse yourself in this enthralling tale of passion, conflict, and the complexities of relationships, both on and off the silver screen.
The Jawlensky Trail is the seventh instalment in the acclaimed Starnberg series, promising to keep readers captivated from the first page to the last. Discover the depths of Sybilla and Hannah’s journey in this must-read novel.
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Love Blossoms on the Vine Again
The road to true love is seldom straight, as petty problems and stubborn mindsets can derail even the most promising bonds. Patience and understanding are vital for love to truly flourish. Here we find a budding relationship with great potential – but do they have what it takes to go the distance? Can the transformational power of three little words turn their impending tragedy into something wonderful and everlasting? Join us as we discover whether this couple can overcome the obstacles of close-mindedness and lack of communication to achieve an enduring love. It’s a story that reveals how nurturing empathy and acceptance is key to any romance standing the test of time. In the end, we’ll see if the patience to see another’s perspective paired with the power of heartfelt words can transform a tragedy into something wonderful and everlasting.
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An Appointment with Destiny
Born out of wedlock to a bitter and vindictive mother, Laura Ashleigh is a brilliant student with a gift for languages. Denied the opportunity to attend Yale College due to its men-only policy, she accepts a newly created position at the local library. The sudden death of her mother frees Laura from a life of servitude and daily criticisms, leaving her struggling to find purpose in her life.
An advertisement in a mid-west newspaper catches her attention: a horse rancher in Colorado named Ben McCallister is seeking a wife. With destiny beckoning, Laura posts a reply. As she journeys across Nebraska, she begins to transform, emerging from the shadows as a vibrant, confident woman ready to embrace life’s challenges.
When the Army supply wagons she is traveling with are threatened by a large band of Cheyenne Indians, a stranger saves them. To her surprise, the man who saved them is none other than Ben McCallister, the man she is destined to marry. He is more than she had dared to hope for—handsome and dangerous, moving with the lethal grace of a jungle cat. Laura will lead him down a different path and shape their future; together with his half-Indian brother Jake, they will forge a dynasty.
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The Thai Girl
This is the true story of Anna, a Thai girl being raised in poverty in a poor area of Bangkok. This story is about real people and real events; it tells the tale of not only from rags to riches, but that of emotional trauma and how a beautiful child, and then woman, suffered throughout her life. Poverty such as Anna experienced is not an isolated event, it just happens to be one of which I became aware after meeting her and talking to her. As emails and messages flowed, the story of her life began to unravel.
At times, her recount of events is tragic; the feeling of despair and pain, merely because she was raised on the wrong side of the tracks, is as heartbreaking as it is pathetic. As her story began to unfold, it didn’t feel real, it felt as though it was an imaginary tale, based on imaginary people… but the account and people are very real. It defied credibility. This is the story of Anna… a Thai girl.
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Tuesday’s Trouble
Brian, an antique dealer with a long-standing fascination for the seventeenth century, stumbles upon an auction for a 1650s cottage in a remote location. Captivated by its period charm, he buys it sight unseen, fully aware that the property is uninhabitable.
This centuries-old cottage, unoccupied for hundreds of years, is a treasure trove of historical mysteries waiting to be uncovered. As Brian delves into its secrets, he discovers an unexpected family connection, deepening his passion for the era and fueling his desire to collect objects from that time.
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Rachel
Rachel continues Margot’s riveting story from the first book of the trilogy. Now happily married to Matthew and reunited with her daughter Mary, Margot’s life seems complete – until her dear friend Rachel vanishes in the woods while picking mushrooms.
Margot races against time with Edward and Rachel’s father to track her whereabouts. But they discover the unthinkable – Rachel has already been smuggled onto a ship headed for France. Margot is determined to rescue Rachel from the unknown fate that awaits her, but will she and Edward unravel the mystery and bring Rachel home before it’s too late?
With the stakes raised higher than ever before, this next instalment will immerse readers deeper into the compulsively readable world and relationships established in the first captivating book. Propelled by suspense and laced with hope, Rachel delivers another compelling journey about fighting for the ones you love.
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La Libre Rose
In the quaint village of Dorset, where the past and present intertwine, Liberty finds herself at the crossroads of a new beginning. Retired and seeking solace in the comfort of her cottage, Cuphea’s Nest, she discovers that life has more chapters waiting to be written.
Amidst the backdrop of a harsh winter, Liberty’s routine life is gently disrupted by her neighbour, Joseph Beam, a widower grappling with his own sea of grief. As they navigate their daily lives, an unexpected friendship blossoms, offering them a chance at healing and rediscovery.
But La Libre Rose is more than a tale of newfound companionship. It is a journey through time, where magical realms speak of undying love, and historical echoes remind us of the resilience of the human spirit. From the enchanting whispers of fairies in the holly tree to the poignant memories of a world torn by war, this novel weaves a rich narrative of love, loss, and the enduring hope for a better tomorrow.
As Liberty and Joseph find solace in each other’s company, they are unwittingly guided by the mystical forces of the universe, leading them to uncover the true meaning of home and heart. Will the magic of Dorset and the legacy of the past empower Liberty to embrace her future?
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Rock Me Baby
Young nurses navigating life away from home in the vibrant 70s, where the music is groovy, and men in uniform are hard to resist. Friendships, romance, and wild adventures await as they juggle their dreams and desires. In this whirlwind of freedom and temptation, what could possibly go wrong?
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