Starnberg Series: Book 3 – Give Me Time

In Starnberg Series: Book 3 - Give Me Time, the story unfolds around Leonie Brandt, a nineteen-year-old aspiring artist and theatre designer, daughter of the Cooper-Nyman’s housekeeper. Her life takes an intriguing turn when she meets the accomplished young director, Pia Hartmann. Despite an undeniable attraction, Pia hesitates, finding Leonie too youthful for romance.

As Leonie starts her career, their paths cross intermittently, sparking a tumultuous mix of longing and frustration. Leonie’s journey into romantic relationships between women begins under the mentorship of an older companion, leading her into a passionate affair with the enchanting opera singer, Thea Doukas. Meanwhile, Pia, trapped in a lackluster relationship, yearns for the bond she once shared with Leonie.

As Leonie matures and becomes entrenched in the world of theatre and opera, both women navigate the complexities of their desires and careers. Pia finds herself struggling to break free from her unsatisfactory relationship in hopes of rekindling what she and Leonie once had. With emotions running high and ambitions at stake, the question remains: Have they missed their moment, or is a shared future still within reach?

This third installment of The Starnberg Series delves deep into the emotional whirlpool of sex, love, and ambition, capturing the essence of youthful aspiration and the trials of the heart.

The Journey of Self Discovery

Sitting on a bench at Cape Town International Airport, Annie finds herself at a crossroads, deciding between the life she thought she wanted and the life she deserves. Growing up on the Cape Flats she always desired a life of privilege, but in the end that’s not what she ended up getting.

She starts isolating herself from everything she knows and loves to satisfy the person she believed she loved, and for the life she thought she deserved. She soon starts realising that something is wrong, but is unsure how to reach out to her loved ones.

This book takes you on a journey of a young woman who must figure out the path to herself and to God by taking the hard road. She gets to know what prayer is and how to start speaking to God again.

The Man for Whom Time Stood Still

Anthony, the hero of this novel from Brighton, is ashamed of his poor background, and of his criminal record for having helped his father, a petty criminal, commit a robbery. He rehabilitates himself with the help of his employer, who becomes a friend.

He falls in love with a girl from an affluent family but misleads her and her parents about his past and his background. When the time comes to face his own lies, he finds no choice but to leave Brighton. He moves to London, becoming prosperous but emotionally unhappy.

The girl eventually marries someone and raises a family, but never forgets her former lover, her ideal. On a chance trip to London to get away from marital troubles, she runs into Anthony.

But the reunion does not come to fruition. The hero is heartbroken and decides to end his life. Can there be a solution that makes them both happy?

Torn Between Two

Molly and Lucy are best friends, but Molly has a secret.She is torn between telling her best friend and keepingher promise.Lucy has recently returned to the village followinga disastrous relationship.When Alistair knocks Lucy off her horse,he finds himself instantly attracted to her.Alice is desperate for Alistair to marry and provideher with a grandchild.Bertie’s arrival in Dorset changes everything,nothing will ever be the same again.

House of Wings and Shadow

GODS WILL FEARThe will of the gods runs the world. Cartels and syndicates utilized for their gain. The dark side of the truth, hidden from the world. She is a princess, of one of the highest Houses of the gods. He is a reaper. Their lineage upholds the gods’ wills. Hidden in plain sight, a prophecy has had her raised as a weapon. A secret to everyone. The opposing house, enforcers of the gods have a Hunt order against her. What will they do once they realize they are being hunted from within? And will she let her heart get in the way of completing her mission whilst discovering the dark truth about herself?

Only If

As much Charlene shows her beauty with the elegance of dress and fame, Sadhana shows her beauty with simplicity and self-pride. Indeed, both deserve to have captured one common heart – that of Bali’s – but sadly, only one is to keep it. In love, to sacrifice for peace and humility, is a true love in itself – a captivating story, internationally set, brings the climax of joy, anguish, sentiment, and sacrifice in this true love scenario of the three people. An interesting read and immensely enjoyable.

Rainbow over Rocheville

Meet Jacques, a charming yet aimless singer-songwriter and carpenter residing in the quaint French town of St Auban. Irresistibly good-looking and laid-back, Jacques seems content to let life happen around him, whether strumming his guitar for an enchanted audience or crafting intricate woodwork. Business savvy may elude him, but talent and affability are in abundant supply.

In a life unmarred by grand ambitions, Jacques finds solace in the simple things – a moment of daydreaming, the fleeting beauty of a rainbow. When a vivid rainbow arcs over the neighbouring village of Rocheville, it inspires Jacques to pen a new song, but also leads him to question if such symbols of luck and happiness could ever truly be his.

As we follow the ups and downs of Jacques’ existence, an unforeseen love threatens to add a layer of complexity he’s never had to face: the commitment and responsibilities of marriage. Will love finally give Jacques the focus he lacks, or will it prove to be another fleeting moment in a life spent drifting?

Journey with Jacques through the undulating terrains of love, friendship, and self-discovery, as he grapples with the possibilities of a life that could either find direction or continue to meander. Will Jacques unearth the fulfilment and happiness he unconsciously seeks, or will he remain a soul forever wandering?

The Tribal Warriors

After reading the first page you won’t stop until you finish reading this ever-evolving love story. When Brett Shaw meets Gina Berconni as students in their last year of school a love story like no other will carry the reader on a journey of intrigue, hope and at times despair. Fate and duty clash as Brett and Gina’s paths cross again eight years later when Brett as a Major in the Australian Army is investigating a spy ring operating out of England. Gina is caught up in a web of lies and deceit which has far-reaching consequences for them.

This story takes you on a journey to the darkest reaches of the Amazon jungle where Brett is kidnapped by an environmentalist group called the Tribal Warriors who are determined to stop the destruction of their homeland caused by mining and timber felling. The longer Brett is there he sees the devastation and exploitation of the tribes of the Amazon and is determined to bring this slaughter to the world’s attention whilst working with the tribes to disrupt the desecration of their homeland.

Throughout the story, Brett and Gina’s paths cross but circumstances keep them apart even though their love for each other is as strong as the day they met.

This gripping tale is not only a story of a tug-of-war of love between Brett and Gina, but it’s also a story of what we are doing to our earth.  

Til Death We Do Part

Pablo is a hardworking, upstanding police officer, proud of his long marriage and lovely family. Through decades of quiet dedication and single-minded devotion he has achieved the successes one strives for in life, both with his family and career. Close to retirement and to sitting back and enjoying the fruits of a successful career and marriage, a malicious spurious complaint at work should have no material consequences on his life, but it starts a domino effect, and before long he finds himself shockingly dismissed, divorced, without a home, and with a criminal record. This story explores a convoluted tragic journey of divorce, rich with emotion, loss, betrayal, revenge and confusion. Along the way it explores the dynamics of what makes a relationship weak and vulnerable, or strong and resolute. It’s not a miserable story, but one of resilience, hope, and true love. It is told with an immense depth of feeling, insight, humour and faith, and there are many truly surprising twists and turns as the story unfolds.

The Choosing Time

Whatever Clare wants, she gets. And that includes angel man, Lucien Griege. Clare doesn’t care if he is in love with someone else. She is determined to have him. Clare travels back in time to destroy his relationship with his angel woman, Azaela White. Will she succeed?

Olivia

Olivia is restless at home. Finally, her father agrees that she can go on a journey with a friend. They travel to Africa, but it does not go as expected. In her desperate longing for adventure, Olivia recklessly runs away. While on the run she is kidnapped by a disreputable sheikh. The intrigue deepens and Olivia gets enlightened in areas she least expected.

One Chance

The story revolves round a girl named June, her everyday ups and downs, her romance and how tragedy changed her life forever. June, raised from a very young age by her grandparents, lived a sheltered life, abandoned by her mother, who had tried to make contact down through the years, only to be ignored by June’s grandmother, who had held a grudge from days gone by. Meeting Matt brought her such joy, the seas that brought them together would one day divide them. Exhilarating joy…only to end in tragedy. Why didn’t she grasp her opportunity with both hands? What was it that was holding her in this place?