Art of Love

A new term begins at the Worcester Institute of Fine Art, where the world-famous paintings aren’t the only thing catching attention. Professor Philip Denton, the strikingly handsome art historian, notices a young student lurking in the shadows. But this isn’t just any student: she’s destined to become a master of fine art. Behind her baggy clothes and quiet demeanour, though, lies a web of secrets Philip has yet to uncover.

Meanwhile, the seductive and manipulative Alexia Millward has plans of her own. Determined to keep the divine professor for herself, she uses every wicked trick in the book to ensnare him. Amidst these schemes, Olivia Whitmore, a lonely, isolated teenager burdened by tragedy, wonders if she will ever find the happiness and love she’s never dared to dream of. Will her life ever be normal again, or is she caught in a drama far more dangerous than she realizes?

Paris Can't Save Us

In Paris Can’t Save Us, Claire and Luke, a couple seeking a fresh start and a chance to further Claire’s career, move to the City of Light for a year. Amidst the enchanting backdrop of the Parisian cafes and cobblestone alleys, their relationship begins to unravel under the strain of unspoken tensions and unresolved issues.

The final blow comes when Luke commits an unforgivable act, leaving Claire shattered. As she navigates the aftermath of the trauma, after losing the love of her life and herself in the process, this poignant novella explores the depths of betrayal, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love.

Will Luke put up a fight in order to win back Claire’s fractured heart, or will Claire put herself first and walk away from Luke altogether? See how a ‘fresh start in Paris’ is poisoned by the innate animalistic tendencies of the human being.

Nottingham Lace

Solitude and loneliness are a natural part of life. It happens to everyone at some stage. It is not confined to the ‘social misfits’ or the ‘losers’ in society. Those perceived as successful, with abundant friends and progressive careers, they can succumb too. James was a case in point. He led an outwardly successful career, had several intimate romantic liaisons with beautiful women, but he faced a late middle-age crisis. The cumulative effect of those interludes from early childhood experiencing loneliness and despair and his naivety with the opposite sex were beginning to envelop him. Giving up became an attractive option.

He pondered whether his destiny was to resemble the beauty of an artistic piece of Nottingham Lace or the miserable deathly trap of a Spider’s Web. James had chosen a path from a heavily restricted list. After college, he joined the RAF and then became a musician. Through several romantic encounters and raw sensual intimacy, James begins to learn that relationships with women go much deeper than purely the lust and the physical.

A series of career transfers, failed relationships, lead to bouts of loneliness and solitude, driving him to the edge of sanity. At a crucial point, he was prevented from going over the edge in his darkest hour by his pet Alsatian.

Finally, his anguish is resolved by a tragic mishap. This brings him back on track to reality before it became too late to recognise his first and only true love.

She Knew

It was the last straw. Sally couldn’t take this anymore, live with the consequences of her husband’s addiction, so she turned on her heels and walked away. Jenny smelt the betrayal on him as she greeted him at the door. This time she drew back, looked him straight in the eye and left. She was no longer prepared to put up with his unfaithfulness. Kate curled up on the settee and thought about David, her husband, her one true love who she had walked out on hoping to shock him into saving their marriage by stopping gambling. It had worked, he had stopped but David had found other arms to comfort him. These three girls form a lasting friendship, brought together by their charity shop work, a lasting intuitive friendship giving each other the support they needed. The shop and its customers and the community it inspired helped each of them in turn. “Alice? Who is Alice?” warbled Smokie on the piped music in the shop. Who indeed, you might ask. She is their favourite volunteer. She’s the lovable perfect grandma everyone wishes they had. But things are not quite as they seem…

The Dawn Birds

This is a story in which love, faith and loyalty collide over a series of decades. The tale is told in turn by three friends who meet at college, namely Elda, Luke and Gordon. She is a young student mesmerised by the personality of ‘Father’ Luke who is a Jesuit priest with ideas that don’t always accord with Church dogma, especially when it comes to love. ‘He loves me, he loves me not,’ she would repeat at night whilst he knelt dutifully at his prayers.

An antidote to Luke was Gordon and his kilt. And so, they went their separate ways only to meet up again later in life, in Africa, with a whole new set of challenges, disasters and ultimate triumph.

The Other Suitcase

Beth had led a quiet life in Burnham-on-Sea with her mother and pet chihuahua, Toni. That was until she had holidayed in Majorca, and picked up the wrong suitcase from the carousel at the airport. Meeting up with the owner of the other suitcase, Beth was in for a vacation full of unexpected romance, intrigue, and a wonderful surprise that would change her entire life, forever; a secret discovered after thirty years.

Blake, having travelled to Majorca without his sister, Grace, had taken her suitcase with him to carry his belongings in. Deciding to continue their booked vacation on his own, after her sudden death in a car accident, his whole world was about to be turned upside down. Not expecting to enjoy himself, and missing his extroverted sister’s company, the aqua coloured clothes carrier somehow worked its magic for Blake, and everyone he’d come into contact with on his sole journey abroad.

The Runaway Basilisk

Family, love, courage. The Runaway Basilisk answers all the unanswered questions from the Basilisks, in a heated romance. 

Hayley runs away from New York City to find a new life in London leaving the Basilisks behind, but being away from her chosen family, everything is harder than she expects. Hayley Cohen is a girl who never wanted anything but to be invisible until it happens, and she craves nothing but acceptance. Her life is flipped upside down from having the bloodline of a Basilisk, but she is determined to live the life she was born to have.

Archie falls in love with an American, making him do the chasing for the first time in his life. From a ‘friend date’ to finding the girl of his dreams, fighting through lie after lie and surviving hidden truths about Hayley’s life, he puts everything on the line to make sure she is safe.

Triple Threat

Annette is a curvy young woman with a rough background now she must navigate through a new job. Her best friend, Luke, guides her with a sarcastic comment here and there, well at least until two surprises come her way to derail her plan of putting her head down and working peacefully without distraction. The highs and lows this romance novel has to offer are sure to make you laugh and cry.

Annette’s story is one for the ages and sure to make you want more. So, grab a cuppa and curl up under a blanket and delve into this passionate, steamy, exciting novel. Will her surprises be good ones or ones to regret? Only one way to find out.

Whymes of Wubbish for Gwoan-Ups

These remarkably silly rhymes will make you laugh, just right to dip into when you have a few minutes to spare!

The Music Writer's Rescue

Pour the champagne. Breathe deeply. Interview time. Jessa is a newspaper writer and her life has been upended. Her husband has left her. He has a girlfriend. Jessa is crushed… but for now, not coping has to wait. Sienna - whose boyfriend is a rock star - always gets what she wants, and right now, she wants Jessa to write about an unknown, small-town rock band. The article should be harmless; the band is great, but there is little else to say. Or so Jessa thinks. Sometimes tragic, often funny, but never predictable, The Music Writer's Rescue is a gripping story about coping after trauma and the rescues that pave the way forward.

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.

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?