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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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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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Love in Saint Tropez
Love in Saint Tropez is a captivating narrative of self-discovery, resilience, and renewal, woven with threads of love and hope. It delves deep into the soul’s journey, revealing the profound truth that, despite life’s tumultuous ebbs and flows, we possess the innate strength to rise anew. At the heart of this enlightening tale is Ana, a mirror to our own experiences, embodying the universal quest for meaning and belonging.
Confronted with the timeless question of life’s unyielding constant, Ana embarks on a transformative journey back to the enchanting locales of her heritage: Saint Tropez and London. These places, rich in familial legacy and moments of profound inspiration, become the backdrop against which she rediscovers her capacity to love, shedding the restrictive chains of her history. With courage and an open heart, Ana ventures down the road of self-discovery, a journey poised to alter the course of her life in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.
“Travels record stamps in passports, photo galleries in folders, magnets on refrigerators… Love in Saint Tropez is a story about the journey in which we discover ourselves and ‘stamp’ them in our personal passport of life. It is about the knowing that we are ready to stand up and rise in life and that there is no thing so precious as a personal passport that we filled with missed chances, new opportunities and remained eternally in love with life.”
– Branko Rosic, bestselling author.
“Jovana’s Love in Saint Tropez is a story about the power of love and how it can transform our lives and relationships. It’s a reminder that sometimes we just need to take a chance and let love in. It’s a beautiful reminder that real love does exist.”
– Kosta Petrov, bestselling author.
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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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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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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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Lessons from the Sauna
Oom, who hails from Cape Town, South Africa, recounts his colourful childhood against the backdrop of his dating adventures later in life in British Columbia, Canada. Now in his sixties, Oom takes readers from one amusing encounter to the next, bringing to life a cast of fascinating and humorous characters met along the way.
With graphic and ironic portrayals, Oom illustrates the difference between a mere meeting and a proper date, letting his experiences shine a light on the often peculiar rules that govern the dating world. Though told in simple, self-deprecating language, Oom allows the vibrant personalities of those he meets to take centre stage.
As each dating escapade unfolds, at times desperately, Oom’s central quest remains constant – does he finally succeed in securing a lover? From cultural intricacies to comedic mishaps, embark on a journey that may begin in Cape Town but finds its final destination in the heart.
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Things Love Can't Teach You
Key, an everyman, finds his life upended when he relocates to New York, a city he never favored. Following a break-up with his long-term girlfriend, Key’s life seems to spiral downwards. In the chaos of New York, he repeatedly crosses paths with Slate, a successful businessman known for his numerous lovers. Initially, Slate sees Key as a mere annoyance, a country boy obstructing his path. However, as Slate involves Key in his business affairs, he becomes unexpectedly charmed by Key’s allure, despite their frequent clashes. As their lives intertwine, Key and Slate are drawn to each other, leading to an unexpected romance. But looming over their newfound connection is the uncertainty of its future.
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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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Cornelia Street
In the small town of Macleigh, Aurora, also known as Daisy to some, grappling with the haunting legacy of her parents’ tragic murder-suicide, finds an unexpected source of solace in her charming yet suffocating hometown. Enter Rowan Daniels, a reserved cop seeking refuge from his own traumatic past. Their initial encounters are tense, rooted in Daisy’s resentment toward law enforcement and Rowan’s aversion to human connection. Daisy’s animosity arises from the mishandling of her parents’ case, while Rowan is haunted by the loss of his partner in a tragic shootout, leaving him scarred physically and emotionally.
Despite their wary dispositions, a gradual bond forms, fuelled by Daisy’s charm and Rowan’s inability to stay away.
In a heartfelt journey of healing, Daisy and Rowan navigate their inner turmoil, unravelling each other’s guarded layers. Daisy’s empathy coaxes Rowan out of isolation, while Rowan’s presence offers Daisy hope and the prospect of love beyond her traumatic past. Amid blooming flowers and shared vulnerabilities, a poignant love story blossoms, transforming Cornelia Street from a place of haunting memories into a haven of new beginnings and shared affection. There are only three little houses on Cornelia Street.
Maybe, it will start feeling like home again.
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Pretend With Me
Have you ever felt adrift, living a life that doesn’t seem to belong to you, ensnared by choices you didn’t make? Catherine Carell was on the brink of surrendering to that feeling when an unexpected chance rekindled her determination, propelling her into the orbit of Jackson Hunter, a movie star whose life appears to have it all. But appearances can be deceiving. As the lines between professionalism and desire blur, and their connection deepens, a secret Catherine harbours threatens to emerge. In a world where reality and pretence intertwine, how long can she keep her secret hidden? And when the truth finally comes to light, will it have the power to shatter everything they believed in? This story navigates the complexities of love, identity, and the weight of secrets, posing the question: Is the truth enough to set them free, or is it a harbinger of ruin?
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Eureka!
Rita Hush knows she’s lucky. She lives in a dream location with her Border Terrier Jazz, walks most days, along the beach to her dream job in the village library where, along with her sidekick, Sharon, they entertain the punters and serve the community in equal measure.
The only thing missing is her dream man and she’s in no hurry to find him, much preferring her hard-won independence and freedom.
When a psychic brings through a message from her beloved Granny Maggie advising that despite her idyllic lifestyle, she needs to prioritise mending her badly bruised heart, Rita goes on a voyage of self-discovery and with a little help from her friends, gets way more than she bargained for.
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