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That'll be the Day

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Flowers spill everyone's secrets... Working on their busy flower stall in Champion Street Market, Lynda and her mother, Betty, have lots of opportunities to observe their customers and speculate about their lives. Sam regularly buys bouquets for his wife, Judy, so why does she always look so worn out and miserable? Then there's Leo, who comes every week for flowers for his mother, but has never bought so much as a rosebud for his elegant wife. As for Lynda's father, he ran off long ago, so is it any wonder that she has such a low opinion of men? But could all that really be about to change? A gripping saga of gossip and parenthood set around a beautiful flower stall in 1950s Manchester, perfect for fans of Pam Howes and Nadine Dorries. Praise for That'll be the Day 'You can’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot’s stories from Manchester’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and colour to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart’ Northern Echo ‘You won't want to put it down’ 5* Reader review ‘The twists and turns leave you gasping’ 5* Reader review ‘The Champion Street Market stories are so realistic’ 5* Reader review

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1788636708

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Nick's Child

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

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Nick's Child

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

Nick Angelopoulos rushes into Tessa Lee’s hospital room, demanding to see the child that he has just learned resulted from their brief summer romance. “My baby is gone,” a distraught Tessa tells him. He doesn’t believe the baby died in the car crash, and swears he will bring their child back to Tessa. But will he want to be part of their family? Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Tina Vasilos; originally published by Harlequin Intrigue

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Belgrave House

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1610847067

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Polly's Pride

A gritty wartime saga of triumph over adversity

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Polly's Pride

A gritty wartime saga of triumph over adversity

By: Freda Lightfoot

She will keep her head held high, no matter what... Polly Pride’s life is falling apart. Her husband has lost his job, there’s no money coming in, and she has two young mouths to feed. With the prospect of poverty looming over her, and her husband wallowing in apathy, Polly takes control. She sells everything they own and buys a rickety old handcart. Polly piles it high with second-hand rugs and spends hours hawking her wares around Manchester’s cobbled streets. But her determination to persevere will be tested to its limits, as she juggles her work, the pressures of her young family, and her husband’s wounded pride. Will her life fall apart completely – especially when tragedy strikes – or can she keep it together? A compelling story of a woman making her way in a man’s world, perfect for fans of Sheila Riley, Maggie Ford and Rosie Harris.

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180436553X

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Healing the Wounds of Divorce

How to Move on Healthier, Happier, and More Fulfilled

By: Freda R. Wilson

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Healing the Wounds of Divorce

How to Move on Healthier, Happier, and More Fulfilled

By: Freda R. Wilson

Healing the Wounds of Divorce helps those suffering from divorce go from grieving to hoping, and from surviving to thriving. After experiencing the pain and agony of divorce, ordained minister Freda R. Wilson now helps others to build their futures that are better, both inside and out. With her more than twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples, she helps those suffering from divorce recover from what may seem like the darkest period of their life. In Healing the Wounds of Divorce, divorcees learn how to: Gain the strength they need so that they can move on with their life Learn to work through the hurt and different emotions so they can feel good again Find hope as they learn to heal Be confident about their future as they move on without their ex Connect with their faith

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1631951610

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Grail of the Summer Stars

By: Freda Warrington

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Grail of the Summer Stars

By: Freda Warrington

“Freda Warrington doesn’t just write urban fantasy. She’s mastered it.” —Bookwormblues.net An Aetherial Tales novel that can be read as a stand-alone or as the third compelling volume following Elfland (winner of Romantic Times Best Fantasy Novel Award) and Midsummer Night. Grail of the Summer Stars is an eerie, spellbinding contemporary fantasy in which a small mystery builds to an epic confrontation. Stevie Silverwood’s quiet life as the manager of an arts museum is disrupted when a painting depicting haunting scenes of a ruined palace and a scarlet-haired goddess in a fiery city arrives with a cryptic note saying, “The world needs to see this.” Stevie soon realizes that Daniel, her ex-boyfriend from art school, painted the image, but her attempts to contact him reveal that Daniel has gone missing. Concerned, Stevie rushes to his studio where she bumps into a stranger, Mist—an Aetherial from the Otherworld—who has mysteriously risen from drowning in the depths of the ocean. Together they are determined to find out what has happened to Daniel—and the meaning behind the haunting image. Stevie and Mist must uncover their lost past in order to understand the greater secrets the painting holds, and what cataclysmic events it might portend. A twisty, perilous journey awaits as they encounter friends and enemies both old and new, charming and dangerous. Who can they trust? Entwined histories reel them towards a single path, a spire of ice and a conspiracy older than humankind. In Grail of the Summer Stars, a haunting, powerful tale of two worlds and those caught between, Freda Warrington weaves an exciting story of suspense, adventure and danger that fulfils the promise of the Aetherial Tales as only she can. Praise for Grail of the Summer Stars “A classy, beautifully rendered tale that persuasively builds from low-key beginnings into a complex enterprise with real heft, a rich back story and characters that grow with the narrative. A must for existing fans, while being easily accessible to newcomers.” —Kirkus Reviews “Each book is a stand-alone volume and an absolute delight.” —Charles de Lint “A story blending timeless fantasy tradition with fresh and vivid invention, written with such clarity and conviction to utterly engage the reader with each character and every twist of their intertwined tales.” —Juliet McKenna, author of The Green Man’s Heir “Freda Warrington deftly weaves together contemporary art and ageless magic in this vivid, atmospheric fantasy.” —Tricia Sullivan, author of Occupy Me “Freda Warrington spins another captivating and haunting tale in which the mystical, hidden world of the hauntingly beautiful Aetherials intersects with our own... New readers need feel no qualms about starting here as this page-turning fantasy can be read as a standalone–although fans of the two earlier Aetherial Tales will devour Grail of the Summer Stars.” —Sarah Ash, author of Lord of Snow and Shadows “I really loved it: great characters, terrific story, very moving and involving.” —Kari Sperring, author of The Grass King’s Concubine “Warrington is a gorgeous writer, a mistress supreme of syntax, style and pacing; be prepared to fall head-over-heels in love with her writing. Aetherial Tales, particularly The Grail of the Summer Stars with its unique mystery, left me enthralled.” —Nancy Kilpatrick, author of The Power of the Blood series “Warrington has perfected atmosphere and her characters fairly jump off the pages. Grail of the Summer Stars is full of adventure, misdirection, and plenty of very detailed and twisted history. There’s romance, friendship, betrayal, growth, revelations and much more. Basically, it’s anything anyone could possibly want in a book. I can honestly say the only other urban fantasy book I’ve enjoyed this much for many of the same reasons is Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leicht. These two authors know how to write an incredible story full of emotional drama, depth and amazing world building. Freda Warrington doesn’t just write urban fantasy. She’s mastered it.” —Bookwormblues.net “If you like your fantasy science fiction deeply layered, sparkling and ethereal, do I have a book for you... Written with lush, elegant prose, and filled with strong, engaging characters, Ms. Warrington has written a tale that is both universal and very personal.” —Litstack.com “I loved that this new world resembled nothing currently out there in the land of fiction. It is rare to come across true originality that is so well described that the reader does not find themselves confused by the new ideas... The plot starts as a small mystery that builds to an epic confrontation without losing the reader along the way. Grail of the Summer Stars was a truly enjoyable book.” —Literallyjen.com

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1625674864

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Daisy's Secret

A sweeping tale of friendship and second chances

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Daisy's Secret

A sweeping tale of friendship and second chances

By: Freda Lightfoot

An old secret is about to be uncovered... Daisy is devastated when her lover, Percy, abandons her. All alone, Daisy is forced by her own mother to give up her baby son for adoption – shortly before she throws Daisy out. War is imminent, and Daisy is evacuated to the Lake District, where she eventually tracks down her black-sheep aunt, Florrie. Together they set up a guest house, and when Daisy meets and falls in love with a young airman, Harry, happiness is within her reach. The guest house is full of eccentric characters, and all of them use Daisy's shoulder to cry on. But when Percy turns up holding a baby, Daisy is torn between her yearning to reclaim her son and her love for Harry. Will the truth set Daisy free, or break her heart once more? A compelling saga of wartime struggle and triumph over adversity, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Val Wood.

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1800320639

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Faces of Kentucky

By: James C. Klotter,Freda C. Klotter

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Faces of Kentucky

By: James C. Klotter,Freda C. Klotter

Written by Kentuckians for Kentuckians, Faces of Kentucky is a comprehensive history of Kentucky designed for young students. The state's story comes alive as never before through the images and life stories of the diverse people of the Commonwealth. The product of a collaboration of the state historian of Kentucky and an award-winning teacher (both native Kentuckians), Faces of Kentucky approaches learning as a voyage of discovery. Numerous illustrations, thought-provoking questions, and historical mysteries to be solved seek to challenge young readers and to help them think about their state, themselves, and their future. Features: Timelines from early history to present Discussion questions; Over 250 photographs; 25 Maps; Primary Documents; Teacher's Guide with companion CD for use in the elementary school classroom.

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0813160529

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Wishing Water

A captivating historical saga set in the Lake District

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Wishing Water

A captivating historical saga set in the Lake District

By: Freda Lightfoot

Her desire for love will have disastrous consequences... Lissa Turner has everything a girl could wish for. She’s beautiful, intelligent and has a wonderful family in the picturesque Lake District. But despite her good fortune, Lissa is unhappy. Her mother abandoned her as a baby, and ever since, she’s been wracked with insecurity, fearing everyone else will leave her too. As soon as she is old enough, she takes up a job in Carreckwater, a lively village in the heart of Lakeland. She makes many friends, but Lissa’s need to be loved and cherished leads her to rush into marriage. Can she make the relationship work, or will she live to regret her decision? An enchanting saga set in the Lake District, perfect for fans of Ruth Hamilton and Rosie Goodwin.

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1804361151

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Elfland

By: Freda Warrington

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Elfland

By: Freda Warrington

Winner of the 2009 Romantic Times Award for BEST FANTASY NOVEL “Even the most jaded fantasy reader will quickly fall under the spell of her characters and the warm, intimate voice Warrington uses to tell their stories. Highly recommended.” —Charles de Lint, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction Rosie Fox is a daughter of Aetherials, an ancient race from the Spiral—the innermost realm of the Otherworld—who live secretly among us. Yet she and her kind are bereft of their origins, because on Earth, in a beautiful village named Cloudcroft, the Great Gates between worlds stand sealed. Her parents, Auberon and Jessica, are the warm heart of her loving family. But on the hill lives the mysterious, aloof Lawrence Wilder, Gatekeeper to the inner realms. Tortured by private demons, he is beset by trouble on all sides; his wife has vanished and his sons Jon and Sam are bitter and damaged. Lawrence is duty-bound to throw open the Gates for the Night of the Summer Stars, a ritual granting Aetherials connection to their mystical heritage. But when he bars the Gates—haunted by fears of a deadly menace within the Spiral—he defies tradition and enrages the Aetherial community. What will become of them, starved of their essential life force? Is Lawrence betraying them—or protecting them? Growing up amid this turmoil, Rosie and her brothers, along with Sam and Jon Wilder, resign themselves to living as humans. Yet they know their elders have denied them their birth right, harbouring dark secrets in a conspiracy of silence. When Sam is imprisoned for an all-too-human crime, age-old wounds sunder the two families... yet Rosie is drawn into his web, even as she fears the passions awoken in her by the dangerous Wilder clan. Torn between duty and desire, between worlds, Rosie unwittingly precipitates a tragedy that compels her to journey into the Otherworld, where unknown terrors await. Accompanied by the one man most perilous to her, she must learn hard lessons about life and love in order to understand her Aetherial nature... and her role in the terrifying conflict to come. Praise for Elfland “A glittering treasure trove and a stunning read for Warrington’s multitude of fans.” —Tanith Lee, author of The Silver Metal Lover “A literally enchanted story of magic, love, loyalty and hope.” —Liz Williams, author of The Ghost Sister “Sensuous and intense – buy it, read it, love it.” —Melanie Rawn, author of Fire Raiser “Elfland is an absorbing and gripping journey into a world where the otherworldly shivers alongside us, unseen... Sensitive characterisation and evocative scene-setting draw you into the tale; you won’t want to leave it.” —Storm Constantine, author of the Wraeththu Chronicles “A heady cocktail of urban fantasy and wild romance, invigorating and intoxicating. Warrington’s writing has lyrical beauty, and her characters are a delight to discover.” —Justina Robson, author of Glorious Angels “Romantic in every sense, richly imagined and richly told, Elfland is a complex fantasy of the heart, the faerie heart; and it’s a delight. Immediately engaging and intensely satisfying, this is a class act from a fine writer.” —Chaz Brenchley, author of The Books of Outremer

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1625674783

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In Her Lover's Eyes

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

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In Her Lover's Eyes

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

Lover’s eyes or lying eyes? After patching up Zach Andros in hospital emergency, nurse Abby Chance finds out that he is in serious trouble. Who is trying to frame him for murder? And what happened to his ex-wife? When Abby also becomes a target, she agrees to help him, but can she trust him? Contemporary Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Tina Vasilos; originally published by Harlequin Intrigue

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Belgrave House

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1610841883

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Summer Wine

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

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Summer Wine

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

Sara Morgan falls asleep on a remote Greek beach and has a vivid dream of Apollo come to earth. She soon finds that Nick Angelopoulos is real and all too tempting. But after an act of sabotage at the archaeological site where they are working, she begins to wonder if he is really a friend and potential lover, or a dangerous enemy. Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Freda Vasilos; originally published by Silhouette Special Edition

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1610844173

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A New Beginning

By: Vincent Freda

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A New Beginning

By: Vincent Freda

Peter Muller was a bright, young officer in the Nazi army who quickly rose through the ranks. However, he had a dark secret he wished to conceal forever. When a fellow officer attempts to expose Peter and fails, he goes after Peters girlfriend and creates havoc in both their lives.

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152455572X

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The Dark Blood of Poppies

By: Freda Warrington

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The Dark Blood of Poppies

By: Freda Warrington

The ballerina Violette Lenoir has fallen victim to the bite of the vampire Charlotte. Her fire and energy have fuelled a terrifying change and a dreadful realisation; that Violette has become Lilith, the demon mother of all vampires. Haunted by Violette's dark sensuality, Charlotte and her immortal lover Karl are drawn towards the dancer and the terrible destiny that has fallen on her shoulders.

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1781167273

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Life’s A Stage: Stories and Lessons for an Empowered Life

By: Freda Liu

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Life’s A Stage: Stories and Lessons for an Empowered Life

By: Freda Liu

One can truly have it all – myth or fact? Yes, by understanding that life comes in stages. Award-winning broadcast and communications veteran Freda Liu shares the stories and insights on her life journey with characteristic vivacity. From growing up in an oil town in Brunei to a career in communications and radio, she shares her passage to self-awareness and the big and small moments that have shaped her along the way. Her story shows how one can shine with the courage to move past failure and unrealistic goals. Hopeful, resonant and inspiring, Life’s A Stage shows how each phase in life is an opportunity to live full and beautiful, while staying true to oneself. Rock it while we’re on that stage!

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981492895X

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The Castlefield Collector

By: Freda Lightfoot

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The Castlefield Collector

By: Freda Lightfoot

Where there’s muck, there’s mettle... Dolly Tomkins has always known what it is to live hand to mouth. In the mean streets of a Salford struggling under the mantle of the Great Depression, the only one making a decent living is the talleyman. Though Nifty Jack has a money bag where his heart should be, Dolly’s mam is in hock up to her ears and in dire need of assistance. But when Jack offers to wipe the slate clean, Dolly just can’t bring herself to trust him. Instead, she takes him on at his own game and in the process endangers everything she holds most dear as a revelation about the past rocks the very foundations of her world. This is an enchanting story of love and endurance perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Kitty Neale. Previously published as Watch for the Talleyman. Praise for The Castlefield Collector 'A story which in some ways could be written about today as easily as the 1920s' 5* Reader review 'This is my first novel by Freda and it will definitely not be the last' 5* Reader review 'I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from start to finish' 5* Reader review

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Canelo

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1788636678

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Queen and the Courtesan

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Queen and the Courtesan

By: Freda Lightfoot

A brand-new historical novel from a well-loved storyteller - Henriette d'Entragues isn't satisfied with simply being the mistress of Henry IV of France; she wants a crown too. Despite his promises to marry her, the King is obliged by political necessity to ally himself with a rich Italian princess. But Henriette isn't one for giving up easily. All she has to do to achieve her ambition is to give Henry a son, and then do whatever it takes to set him on the throne . . .

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Severn House Publishers Ltd

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1780101643

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Lonely Teardrops

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Lonely Teardrops

By: Freda Lightfoot

Blood is thicker than water... It’s a rainy day on Champion Street as Harriet attends the funeral of her beloved father. But then her grandmother drops a bombshell on her out of nowhere and she can hardly take in the words for shock and grief. Joyce, the woman she has always called Mam, isn’t really her mother. After all this time, it at least explains why Joyce always favoured Harriet’s brother, Grant. Her emotions in turmoil, Harriet discovers a streak of rebellion that puts everything she holds dear into jeopardy. Can she ever come back from the brink or will her life be full of nothing but lonely teardrops? An emotional saga of love and loss set around a family hair salon in 1950s Manchester, perfect for fans of Maggie Ford and Kitty Neale. Praise for Lonely Teardrops 'You can’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot’s stories from Manchester’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and colour to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart’ Northern Echo ‘I found it hard to put down. The reader is transported in time’ 5* Reader review ‘An excellent read’ 5* Reader review ‘Freda Lightfoot never disappoints’ 5* Reader review

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1788636732

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A Police Action

By: AA Freda

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A Police Action

By: AA Freda

A Police Action By: AA Freda A Police Action is a gripping coming-of-age Vietnam War-era romantic novel. It is the story of two lost and confused young adults. It is love at first sight when nineteen-year-old Samantha Powers meets James Coppi at the Country Honky Tonk in Colorado Springs. There are just two problems to a storybook ending for Samantha’s passion. She is pregnant with someone else’s child and James, a young solider, is heading for a war in Vietnam. Will this instant attraction be enough to form a lasting bond? What will happen after James is deployed? Will he return home safely, and, if so, will it be to Samantha? Follow along as the young lovers mature through their individual hardships and those that they share. (2017, Hardcover, 254 pages)

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Dorrance Publishing

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1480943517

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Fools Fall in Love

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Fools Fall in Love

By: Freda Lightfoot

Home is where you hang your hat... When Patsy talks her way into a job on the Champion Street Market millinery stall, the Higginson sisters get more than they bargained for. Riddled with insecurities, Patsy’s impudence wins her new enemies as well as friends and her determination to solve the riddle of her own past starts to unravel secrets Annie and Clara would much rather keep hidden. Meanwhile, Molly Poulson hasn’t a care in the world until her two daughters both fall in love with the wrong man. But the more Molly interferes, the more danger looms. An enthralling saga of secrecy and sisterhood set around an elegant hat stall in 1950s Manchester, perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Pam Howes. Praise for Fools Fall in Love 'You can’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot’s stories from Manchester’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and colour to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart’ Northern Echo ‘As expected, another excellent book from Freda Lightfoot’ 5* Reader review ‘Devoured every word of it’ 5* Reader review ‘Did not want to put this book down’ 5* Reader review

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1788636694

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A Taste of Blood Wine

By: Freda Warrington

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A Taste of Blood Wine

By: Freda Warrington

1918. A First World War battlefield becomes the cosmic battleground for two vampires, as Karl von Wultendorf struggles to free himself from his domineering maker, Kristian. 1923. Charlotte Neville watches as her father, a Cambridge professor, fills Parkland Hall with guests for her sister Madeleine's 18th birthday party. Among them is his handsome new research assistant Karl - the man Madeleine has instantly decided will be her husband. Charlotte, shy and retiring, is happy to devote her life to her father and her dull fiance Henry - until she sees Karl ... For Charlotte, it is the beginning of a deadly obsession that sunders her from her sisters, her father and even her dearest friend. As their feverish passion grows, Karl faces the dilemma he fears the most. Only by deserting Charlotte can his passion for her blood be conquered. Only by betraying her can he protect her from the terrifying attentions of Kristian - for Kristian has decided to teach Karl a lesson in power, by devouring Charlotte.

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1781167257

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Storm Clouds Over Broombank

An inspiring WWII saga about love and friendship

By: Freda Lightfoot

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An inspiring WWII saga about love and friendship

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As she struggles to find her feet with her work, new problems emerge... Meg Turner is finally doing the job she loves, but life as a sheep farmer proves tougher than she anticipated. She is a woman trying to prove herself in a man’s world against the backdrop of a brutal war. With her faith being tested in her work, she also fears that the man she loves will betray her again. Meg struggles to allow herself to love baby Lissa when her mother may return to claim her at any moment. Meanwhile, Kath faces new challenges in the WAAF, but cannot stop thinking about her child. Can she ever get over the guilt of leaving her child behind? A heartwarming story of love and loyalty, perfect for fans of Anna Jacobs and Rosie Harris.

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1804361143

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A Dance in Blood Velvet

By: Freda Warrington

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A Dance in Blood Velvet

By: Freda Warrington

For the love of her vampire suitor, Karl, Charlotte has forsaken her human life. Now her only contact with humans is when she hunts them down to feed. Her thirst for blood repulses her but its fulfilment brings ecstasy. The one light in the shadows is the passion that burns between her and Karl. A love that it seems will last for eternity - until Karl's former lover, the seductively beautiful Katerina, is rescued from the Crystal Ring. For nearly fifty years she has lain, as dead, in the icy depths of the Weisskalt. Now she wants to reclaim her life ... and Karl. In despair, Charlotte turns to the prima ballerina Violette Lenoir, an ice maiden who only thaws when she dances. Charlotte is fascinated as she has been by no other human, longing to bring joy to the dancer. But her obsession opens the flood-gates to a far darker threat than the vampires could ever have imagined. For Violette is more than human and if she succumbs to the vampire's kiss it could unleash a new terror ...

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1781167265

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Lost Innocence

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

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Lost Innocence

By: Freda Vasilopoulos

“Your father is alive.” The man’s statement shocks Alexa because she thought her father had died when she was young. Damian at first resents her digging into a past filled with blood and betrayals. But a murder Alexa feared she may have committed while sleepwalking makes her determined to recover the long suppressed memories of her childhood. Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Tina Vasilos; originally published by Harlequin Intrigue

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Lakeland Lily

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Lakeland Lily

By: Freda Lightfoot

Lily Thorpe is a spirited, ambitious fisherman’s daughter, desperate to escape the poverty of her Lakeland home. When the rich Clermont-Read family spoils her plans, Lily embarks on a personal quest for revenge and marries their only son, Bertie, a handsome indolent charmer. Rejected by his family, the young couple soon find themselves battling against the very poverty Lily had hoped to escape... A twist of fate brings her the freedom she craves, but the price Lily must pay is vindictive snobbery from Bertie’s mother - as well as another far greater one, finally leading to a passionate affair with Nathan Monroe, a local steam boat captain. Now it is Lily who must protect herself against the threat of vengeance and decide who is more important, her husband or her lover. Lakeland Lily was previously published by Hodder & Stoughton and has being re-released as a new edition with Matador.

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1783061561

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Midsummer Night

By: Freda Warrington

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Midsummer Night

By: Freda Warrington

What started as a joke unleashes supernatural forces that wreaks havoc on a family whose magic will need the power of the human heart to undo the terrible consequences of one fateful night's mischief.

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0765358417

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The Favourite Child

By: Freda Lightfoot

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The Favourite Child

By: Freda Lightfoot

Where there’s daring, there’s danger... Isabella Ashton has always been her father’s favourite, but when she gets involved with the new Birth Control Movement, he is scandalised. A decade has elapsed since the end of the Great War and running a family planning clinic in Salford is challenging but rewarding work. Bella is grateful for the help of Violet Howarth, a generous-hearted woman who takes her in off the street. Before long, a friendship with Violet’s son, Dan, blossoms into the beginnings of love. But Bella also crosses paths with handsome ne’er-do-well Billy Quinn, leader of an illegal betting ring, and everything she has worked for is suddenly put at risk. This is a bewitching tale of drama, jealousy and the fight for women's rights, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries. Praise for The Favourite Child ‘Compelling and fascinating’ Middlesborough Evening Gazette ‘A revelation in telling us what it was like before women had rights’ 5* Reader review ‘One of those books that you can’t put down, loved it’ 5* Reader review

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1788636643

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Putting on the Style

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Putting on the Style

By: Freda Lightfoot

Bargains galore and life in the raw... Folk are just emerging from the shadow of WWII and money is still tight. So the vibrant market of Champion Street is a source of many a tempting bargain – as well as all the local gossip. Dena loves her Saturday job at Belle Garside’s market café, and her ready smile makes her a universal favourite. She is soon in thrall to Belle’s two good-looking and dangerous sons. But fate has other plans in store when her younger brother is killed by a gang of thugs. Only when it is far too late does Dena begin to ask herself one terrifying question: has she fallen in love with her brother’s killer? A moving saga of second chances and forbidden love set around a bustling café in 1950s Manchester, perfect for fans of Kitty Neale and Ellie Dean. Praise for Putting on the Style 'You can’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot’s stories from Manchester’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and colour to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart’ Northern Echo ‘A rattling good read to touch the heart of anyone who has loved someone they shouldn’t have’ Dorset Evening Echo ‘Deftly chronicled’ Telegraph & Argus ‘Freda Lightfoot’s talent for creating believable characters makes this a page-turning read’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle

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1788636686

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The Child from Nowhere

By: Freda Lightfoot

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The Child from Nowhere

By: Freda Lightfoot

As the Great War looms, will the women of Kendal rise to meet the challenge? After giving birth to her daughter, Kate O’Connor finds herself back in Poor House Lane with some momentous decisions to make. Faced with the opportunity to move out of the slums, she invests her unexpected fortune in a new shoe factory to challenge Eliot Tyson’s monopoly over the workforce, regardless of whether or not he is the father of her children. But nothing is ever that simple, especially when old enemies and estranged relatives return to thwart her every scheme... The second, moving instalment in The Poor House Lane Sagas, The Child From Nowhere is a wartime saga perfect for fans of Val Wood and Katie Flynn

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1788632591

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Kitty Little

A dramatic saga of friendship and loyalty

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Kitty Little

A dramatic saga of friendship and loyalty

By: Freda Lightfoot

Against the backdrop of the theatre, a real life drama plays out... After fleeing from a marriage arranged by her ambitious mother, Katherine throws herself into an acting career, but a scandal threatens to wreck everything she has worked for. Charlotte believes she can have any man she wants, and she wants Archie – no matter who is standing in her way. Esme is in love with the life and vibrancy of the theatre, and the contrast to the life of duty she has known as a parson’s daughter. But can a quiet and trusting girl ever be truly at home on the stage? All three girls are seeking escape. Each is pretending to be someone she is not, and all are in love with the same man... An enthralling tale of love and rivalry from bestselling author Freda Lightfoot, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Annie Clarke.

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Canelo

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1800320647

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The Duchess of Drury Lane

By: Freda Lightfoot

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The Duchess of Drury Lane

By: Freda Lightfoot

Passion, jealousy, and scandal abound in this regency romance based on the real-life rags-to-riches story of British actress Dora Jordan. Having grown up poor and fatherless in Ireland, Dorothy Jordan is determined to overcome her humble beginnings and become the most famous comic actress of her day. While performing on London’s Drury Lane, Dora catches the eye of the Duke of Clarence, the man who would become King William IV. Beginning a romance that will endure for twenty years—and produce ten children—Dora experiences great happiness with the Duke. But ultimately, Dora’s generous nature becomes her undoing. Betrayed by the man she loves, Dora is faced with the harsh reality that life rarely resembles the happily-ever-afters of the plays she performs. An extraordinary woman born into extraordinary times, Dora Jordan’s story is one of great passion and even greater pain. In The Duchess of Drury Lane, Freda Lightfoot reveals the true story of the rise and fall of an actress who captured the heart of a king. “With a host of fleshed out characters, this fast-paced, biographical novel is pleasure to read and a great addition to historical fiction centered on royal personages.” —Historical Novel Society

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1780103670

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Sam and James

The Missing Teen

By: AA Freda

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Sam and James

The Missing Teen

By: AA Freda

It’s a clear, cool January afternoon in the late 1960s in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when two thugs snatch a beautiful, wealthy teenager off the street and shove her into their van. As a terrified Penelope Campos sobs and pleads to be released, the men drive to a house, sneak her inside, and slam the door shut. The villains have just successfully kidnapped the granddaughter of the most influential man in New Mexico—not for ransom, but for a more nefarious reason. Two months later, James is behind the wheel of his Mustang staring at the vast farmlands of Kansas. Not long ago, he flew over the same fields while on his way home from Vietnam. Beside him in the passenger seat is Sam, his beautiful wife-to-be who, after a rocky start to their romance, is happily accompanying him from New York to Colorado to forge a new life together. But as their car speeds down the road, neither has any idea that their lives will soon intertwine with Penelope’s as fate leads them down a dangerous path to the truth—and a new adventure. In this gripping mystery, a young couple linked with the kidnapping of a wealthy teenage girl inadvertently change the course of their lives forever.

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iUniverse

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1532060289

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The Dark Arts of Blood

By: Freda Warrington

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The Dark Arts of Blood

By: Freda Warrington

In 1920s Switzerland, vampire lovers Charlotte and Karl are drawn into turmoil as Godric Reiniger, a local filmmaker and activist with sinister ambitions, begins his rise to power. Meanwhile, fiery dancer Emil achieves his dream to partner the legendary ballerina and vampire Violette Lenoir – until his forbidden desire for her becomes an obsession. Rejected, spiralling towards madness, he seeks solace with a mysterious beauty, Fadiya. But she too is a vampire, with a hidden agenda. When Karl and Charlotte undertake the perilous journey to rescue Emil, they unearth secrets that threaten the very existence of vampire-kind.

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Titan Books (US, CA)

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1781167281

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Searching for Billie

By: Freda Jackson

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Searching for Billie

By: Freda Jackson

How will she ever find him in this wild place? Jane Priddle, a proper young Englishwoman, has lived a sheltered, genteel life. In 1897, she is offered a life-changing opportunity: she will travel to Canada's northwest frontier to search for young Billie Thomm. Surviving in the gutters of London, England, Billie had acquired the cunning of someone twice his 15 years, but a moment of desperation and his connection to a messy death brought him to the Eastwood Mission Society. Before the law could catch up with him, he became a home child, one of thousands of orphans and beggars shipped to Canada to find better lives. Now he is on the run again-and on his own, just the way he likes it. As clues to his whereabouts lead Jane north of Fort Edmonton, she encounters a cast of rough-hewn characters, the likes of which she has never known. Some repel, others surprise, and one she is strangely attracted to. Trapped in a wilderness of adventure and horror, brilliant aurora borealis and bitter cold, Jane stumbles into a life bigger than anything she could have imagined.

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1926741439

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The Woman from Heartbreak House

By: Freda Lightfoot

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The Woman from Heartbreak House

By: Freda Lightfoot

What will life bring now The Great War is over? The Great War is over and Kate is ready to welcome back Eliot with open arms. But her husband is a changed man. Kate has become used to her independence, and Eliot's return creates tensions both at work and at home, particularly with Kate's son, Callum. It tears Kate apart to see such strife between the two men she loves most. And her sister-in-law seems determined to stir up the animosity in order to benefit her own son. But when tragedy strikes, Kate cannot imagine just how much trouble Lucy's ambition can cause... A gripping saga, the third moving instalment of The Poor House Lane sagas is perfect for fans of Val Wood and Katie Flynn

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Canelo

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1788632583

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Get Off Your Own Back

Confront Your Myths With Reality

By: Freda Crews

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Get Off Your Own Back

Confront Your Myths With Reality

By: Freda Crews

We feel what we feel and do what we do because we believe what we believe! When we believe our myths we weave webs that entangle us in painful, self-depreciating behavioral patterns. Armed with reality we can march against the myths that rob us of our personhood and learn to value ourselves while accepting our humanness. This life-changing book...

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Destiny Image Publishers

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076845445X

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Wolf's Prey

By: Freda Vasipopoulos

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Wolf's Prey

By: Freda Vasipopoulos

When Nadia Roberts learns that her brother Gerald has been murdered, she journeys to Greece, where it happened. Detective Lukas Stylianos, fearing an international incident, allows Nadia to assist in his investigation. Long hidden secrets and old war memories turn out to be dangerous, threatening their lives. And a startling revelation will change Nadia’s life forever. Romantic Suspense by Freda Vasilopoulos writing as Tina Vasilos; originally published by Harlequin Intrigue

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Belgrave House

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1610844939

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Polly's War

An unforgettable family saga set in Manchester

By: Freda Lightfoot

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Polly's War

An unforgettable family saga set in Manchester

By: Freda Lightfoot

Will she lose everything she’s worked so hard for? The Second World War may be over, but the war in Polly Pride’s home is only just beginning, and it will test her like never before. Her son, Benny, never seems to be far from trouble, spending all his time with shady characters and winding up in the wrong places at the wrong times. Her daughter, Lucy, is seeing another man behind her husband’s back and leaving her children to run riot. And Charlie, Polly’s beloved husband, is battling ill health and doesn’t want her interfering. Polly refuses to go back to a life of poverty – but managing a business, a family, and the trials of living in post-war Manchester might prove to be too much, even for her... An inspiring, gritty family drama set in the 1940s, perfect for fans of Ruth Hamilton, Emma Hornby and Kitty Neale.

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1804365572

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