At twenty-six, Rachel's got a beautiful flat, an outstanding career, the man of her dreams - and life's only getting better. But even those closest to her don't know how much she's overcome to get to where she is now. Something almost destroyed her life, something she has told no one. But Rachel can't forget the long, hot summer fifteen years ago that sent her into a spiral of self-destruction. A summer filled with secrets known to only one other person - her childhood best friend Sophie. When Sophie comes back into her life unexpectedly, everything starts to slip. And long-hidden events from the past threaten to destroy all Rachel's struggled to achieve...
Gripping, fast-paced...Should be read in one sitting' SPECTATOR * * * * * * * * Terry Fielding has his own way of escaping his problems, and a lot to escape from. An unrewarding job. A loveless, childless marriage. A neurotic wife obsessed with another woman's child. And a secret in his own past - a leather-bound scrapbook filled with pictures of a little girl who died twenty-seven years ago... When he meets the enigmatic Rosina, all that ceases to matter in favour of the time they spend alone together - the long nights in cheap hotels where they lie smoking side-by-side and talking about everything. But is Rosina really Terry's soulmate? Or is there more to her than meets the eye? And by the time Terry figures it out, will it all be too late...?
Well written and evocative...once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down' 5* Review * * * * * * * To the casual eye, teenagers Jane and Beverley are opposites. Wealthy, beautiful and clever, Beverley seems to have everything. But disturbed and lonely Jane has just seen her mother die in appalling circumstances, and has been sent to live with her grandparents in the same small town as Beverley - by the sea in Underlyme, Dorset. But Beverley's life isn't as perfect as it seems...Behind the glossy façade, it's anything but. And when something terrible happens, she finds there's nobody left to turn to - except Jane. Initially, Beverley finds solace in Jane's total adoration. But gradually she begins to realise there is something different, something dark about Jane. Little does she know just how different, and just how dark she may be...
When Anna's husband tells her that he's been offered a job in a different part of the country, she's as happy to move as he is. While she enjoys city life, her second career as a novelist is going nowhere, and she hopes that in the small Dorset village inspiration might return. After the move, however, she finds it's quite a different story. With few ideas for her new novel and little else to do, life in the country isn't quite what Anna had imagined. But all that changes when Anna discovers something unexpected: Rebecca Fisher, the notorious child murderess of the 1960s, was the previous owner of their cottage. The more she learns about Rebecca Fisher, the more determined Anna becomes to reveal the truth, a truth which has remained unexplored for over thirty years. But someone else has other ideas - and an unseen enemy threatens her marriage, her safety and ultimately her life . . .
Chloe came into this world, an independent spirit. As a young woman, she was determined to guide her own ship's course. She vowed to live by her own choices. From the age of 5, Chloe was on her way to becoming a gifted pianist, moved to the United States at 9 and continued with music. Her adulthood and career are shaped by many people in her life whom she encounters during her education. She became fascinated with the element of "power" as well as the political undercurrent of society as she attends college near Washington DC. She ventured to study Medicine. Chloe is a romantacist by nature, meets and falls in love with John, but is whisked away by her French fantasy love, Jacques. She becomes a nurturing mother but encounters challenges balancing a career, husband and being a mother. As Chloe become older, she strives to grow old with dignity and style, but finds that could be a challenging path, needing to always look over her shoulder. She learns when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. She encounters many twists in her life, choices in love, choices in career, choices in life, but above all, they were "Her Choices".
Few objects can catch the fancy and capture the imagination quite as much as diamonds. Since their first discovery, these precious gems have inspired passion, evoked jealousy, and spurred conflict. Readers will study how diamonds are formed, extracted, and processed. Stunning sparkling photographs of the glittering gemstones add dimension to the book's comprehensive content. The book's relevant subject matter makes it a must-have for growing science enthusiasts studying elementary Earth science topics.
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I believe some things in life are predestined and that we have the capabilities of discovering what they are utilizing Astrology, Numerology and other intuitive tools. Having kept a journal, I was able to validate my theory. In 1995 a "special" someone from my past had re-entered my life. This led me to question my marriage and the direction I was headed. I sought to find answers through psychics, tarot readers and God, but it wasn't until I looked within that I found what I was looking for; I found the person I wanted to become. The key was discovering the link to my higher self — intuition. It is the voice within I have come to trust and listen to on the path I have chosen to follow. Along the way, I have had to face certain fears: risking love in order to find what was missing in my life; monetary security; and being judged by others for my beliefs. However, the journey back to spiritual awareness has been worth it to find what was missing in my life. By sharing my story, I hope it inspires others to heighten their inner awareness utilizing ancient tools to gain a better understanding of their past, present and possibly their destiny.
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Cynthia Hobbs is in trouble. Considered spoiled and vain by the townsfolk of Brimstone, she’s hiding a secret—a sister who needs constant care. When her father informs Cynthia that she has to marry the slimy vice president of the bank—and her sister is part of the deal—Cynthia grows desperate. The only person who’ll help her get enough money to escape town with her sister is the madam of the Jeweled Ladies—who recommends Cynthia sell her virginity to the highest bidder. One night will solve her problems—if she can go through with it. Cam Douglas wants to go straight—there’s a horse ranch waiting for him. But he needs cash, so he takes one last job—this time, robbing the bank in Brimstone. He visits the Jeweled Ladies for an alibi but somehow winds up buying a virgin at an auction, which is a great alibi. He has no intention of forcing the girl, but when Miss Diamond insists on being deflowered, he’s far too much of a gentleman to say no to a lady. Cynthia never dreamed she’d enjoy this night, but Cam is a rogue with a heart of gold. He gives her a night of steamy memories and then they part ways. But as she and her sister make their escape from Brimstone under cover of darkness, a rider takes them by surprise. It’s Cam, with a gunshot in his shoulder and a posse on his tail. If she protects him, they all might be caught. But she likes him, much more than she should. Can she risk her heart—and her sister’s safety—for a rogue? The Jeweled Ladies series by Maggie Chase will delight fans of historical westerns by Victoria Dahl, Molly O'Keefe and Vanessa Vale. "Interested in some sexy stories set in the American West? His Topaz, Their Emerald and Her Ebony will fit the bill. I look forward to seeing what Maggie Chase writes next." - Jennifer Porter, Romance Novel News "One of the most amazing erotica series I have ever read." - Erin Penn, Goodreads
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Princess Evie is crazy about her ponies. But Princess Evie's ponies aren't like any other ponies - oh no! Her ponies are magic ponies and, whenever Princess Evie rides them, she is whisked away on a magical adventure in a faraway land . . . In this seventh book in the series, Princess Evie and Sparkles, the kitten, find themselves in a magical world of cloud sprites and unicorns! Evie is invited to take part in the Unicorn Games, will Diamond be good enough to win a prize?
From high fantasy to cyberpunk - romance for every taste! Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet speculative fiction romance anthology, A Season for Romance. In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+. In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away. We hope you enjoy them.
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