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A Surprise for Christine
A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life — do both need change in direction?
Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future?
What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase?
And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan?
Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of twelve sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "A delightful treat."
★★★★★ - "Great assortment of enjoyable short stories."
Alicia And The Light Bulb People
Where do light bulbs go when they burn out? Do they stay dead forever, or can they be regenerated to live a brand new life with a brand new purpose?
If they’re lucky, they go to Star Factory 13 to become glorious stars in the sky... after they pass a rigorous personality test given by Carelia the Light Goddess, that is.
But how in the world did 10-year-old Alicia end up in Star Factory 13? All she did was go shopping with her Mother to buy a new lamp for her bedroom. Could there really have been some magic in that department store Christmas tree - or perhaps it was the ride in the elevator with the Golden Door that did it. The elevator button said “Press Me” and Alicia willingly obliged.
The Wizardess
As the confrontation between King Kosar and Prince Jarand looms, forest fire, subterfuge, clandestine troops and poison all threaten Prince Tarkyn and the woodfolk.
When the Wizardess of the Lost Forest comes to Tarkyn’s aid, she reveals a shocking secret that threatens their very future. Bolstered by her unparalleled power, Tarkyn and his followers desperately attempt to stave off a civil war.
But can Tarkyn find the strength to change the course of their realm, and save them all from the destructive, power-hungry rivals?
Catching Phantoms
At the edge of the Pennine Moors, Detective Sergeant Blackshaw and his rookie colleague, Detective Constable Lumb, are called to the scene of a double murder committed on a burial ground.
They discover that the case is connected to an ancient Celtic cult, in the remote village of Pen Crags. Desperate for career advancement and obsessed with solving the mystery, DC Lumb immerses himself in the group – and soon disappears.
Amid a chain of unexplained deaths, the Sergeant Blackshaw attempts to unravel the sinister plot. But with scarce evidence, can he prove his theory - or will he have to accept that there is no way to catch a phantom?
Cupidity
Britain, World War Two. After newly widowed Martha is invited to live with her wealthy confidante, Mae, she finds herself attracted to her husband.
Meanwhile, an escaped convict is targeting women close to Martha's new home. After several women are murdered, they realize the danger is closer than they could have ever thought.
As Martha's passion threatens to unravel her friendships, paths cross with devastating consequences.
Do I Need A Lawyer Vol. 1
Yes, you do. This book sets out the consequences of your action in picking up a ticket or minor criminal charge.
Each ticket and crime are broken down into what evidence is needed to support your ticket or crime, and how your lawyer can make it disappear. Included are detailed descriptions of the legal process involved in these matters, so you'll have a clear understanding of your circumstances.
This book is not only for potential clients, but also young lawyers who don't have sufficient experience in these matters, or even for seasoned attorneys who looking to expand their practice.
Down To The Needle
From the day her five-year-old was abducted, Abigail Fisher vowed never to stop looking until her daughter was safely back home.
But despite multiple searches, twenty-three years have passed without a trace of Becky Ann. When Abigail learns that death row inmate Megan Winnaker is the same age as her daughter, she begins to wonder if the kidnapper had Becky Ann’s face surgically altered to prevent identification.
Megan Winnaker maintains her innocence, but faces capital punishment if she loses her final appeal. As Abigail launches her own investigation to find out if Megan is truly her daughter, someone wants to stop her in her tracks.
Even when facing mortal danger, Abigail refuses to give up her investigation. But can Megan Winnaker really be her long-lost daughter?
The Trials of Boy Kings
The young kings stand oceans apart.
Old truths have been discovered, putting them both in grave danger. Held captive by their fate, the two sworn enemies that chose their king will come crashing together, but in ways neither side could see coming.
A new threat rises as the distant leader known as the Father steps out of the shadows, threatening his enemies with a deadly new weapon.
Facing destiny-altering choices, both kings must hold on to the allies that will bring down their true enemies. But can they set right the history that has been stolen?
Raven's Feast
Hakon Haraldsson returns in this fast-paced historical adventure set in Viking Age Norway.
It is 935 A.D. and Hakon Haraldsson has just wrested the High Seat of the North from his ruthless brother, Erik Bloodaxe. Now, he must fight to keep it.
The land-hungry Danes are pressing from the south to test Hakon before he can solidify his rule. In the east, the Uplanders are making their own plans to seize the throne. It does not help that Hakon is committed to his dream of Christianizing his people - a dream his countrymen do not share and will fight to resist.
As his enemies move in and his realm begins to crumble, Hakon and his band of oath-sworn warriors must make a stand in Raven’s Feast, the riveting sequel to God’s Hammer.
Hidden Between the Lines
In early 1800’s England, the lives of two young women change forever in an unexpected twist of deceit and betrayal.
After Lady Rachel Ramsford is promised in marriage to Lord Symington - a disgusting old man - she elopes to the United States with a handsome, young officer. On the voyage, a series of events takes place that drastically affects her future.
Meanwhile, Lady Edith Brekmore - her cousin - is blackmailed into taking Rachel’s place. Forced to marry and produce an heir to the dangerous and powerful Lord Symington, she contrives a plan which, if discovered, would mean her certain death.
The cousins begin writing letters to each other, learning of each other's lives and hardships. But can they find what hides between the lines?
High Plains Passion
Garden City, Kansas, 1889.
Lydia Carré, owner of the small town's only cafe, has run out of patience with her long-time beau, Sheriff Dylan Brodie. Longing glances and half-uttered phrases no longer satisfy her.
But Dylan's eternal foot-dragging is far from their only problem, because the train robbers that have been stalking the town prepare to strike.
It will be a miracle if any of them survive.
This steamy BBW romance includes graphic sex scenes.
Imploded Lives
When two masked men take a busy Los Angeles bank in broad daylight, police, SWAT and the media cover every visible angle of the bank. Despite hundreds of eyes on the bank, nearly a million dollars – and the robbers themselves - vanish without a trace.
LAPD detectives Stacey Gray and Jeff Butler begin to investigate the logic-defying case with no clues and little evidence. Soon, life-changing secrets are exposed and their worlds turn upside down.
Who are the robbers - and where is the money?
Praise:
★★★★★ "Well-written caper novel. Held my interest all the way."
★★★★★ "Unique intersection between local law enforcement and the FBI taking into account moral and ethical dilemmas along the way. Fast-paced entertainment."
Kraken's Keep
A routine dive takes a drastic turn for marine biologist Tess Hoffman and her boyfriend, when a monstrous underwater creature of unknown origin attacks them.
To study the dangerous deep-sea denizen, they team up with a ragtag crew of scientists and explorers, including the heroic Culley and George, a brilliant scientist.
Stranded within the confines of their research vessel, they soon understand that their scientific mission has turned into a fight for survival.
Praise:
★★★★★ - "This story was intense - it’s obvious the author knows about diving. I felt like I was right there."
★★★★★ - "Well done with a depth to each character that speaks of seasoned character development. Many unforgettable moments in this book will stay with me for a long time."
Death on Tyneside
Agnes Lockwood returns to Tyneside, only to stumble across another dead body.
On her first visit, she helped the police solve a murder and gained quite the reputation as an amateur sleuth. Now, she is simply looking forward to meeting again with Alan Johnson, a D.C.I. with the Newcastle police force.
She is hoping their relationship will continue to blossom, but on her first day back in the city, she gets caught up in another murder.
And this time, her intrusion into the police investigation pushes Alan Johnson’s patience to the very limit.
This is a standalone mystery, and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
★★★★★ - "I couldn't put this one down once I started it... Kept me guessing the whole time, right up to the end."
Love, Lies, and Legacies
When Catherine Tedder’s husband dies suddenly in September 1822, she is left alone with two small girls, Margaret and Sarah.
Accepting the proposal of James Blay Jr. sees her trapped in a marriage of convenience - for him. Struggling with the vagaries of her wayward husband, Catherine and the girls are forced to adapt to his tyranny.
Moving them between Hobart and New Norfolk, James refuses to let the girls attend school. It's 1823, and Catherine's rights as a wife are limited.
After spending time in prison, James Blay Jr. appears to be a changed man: attentive, caring, supportive. But then, a tragedy changes everything.
Time Tells All
With his parents deceased and his older brother deserting his family, William Blay is struggling with insolvency.
After selling his farm in New Norfolk, Van Diemen’s Land, William packs up his wife and three daughters and absconds to Port Phillip. But life in the new Colony is dogged by the same dramas that hounded William in Van Diemen’s Land. A new start is not easy as it first seemed.
Forced to deal with the First World War and the Great Depression, they fight to make ends meet. But tenacity is often rewarded with success, and soon their family realizes its value as a significant part of Australian history.
Nuclear Knights
After the end of modern civilization, the world hangs in a dreadful balance.
Humanity, giant beasts and aliens live together, all fighting to survive a wasteland littered with scars of the apocalypse. The Nuclear Knights - humanity’s last defenders - disappeared five years ago to parts unknown.
Now, the last remaining piece of human society on a space station plots to reclaim the Earth for themselves. Seeking help from the reclusive heroes to survive the coming war, the last survivors of mankind soon face a deadly last stand that will forever change the future of their world.
Origin Of Shadow
The voice broke into his thoughts, everywhere and nowhere at once, deafening, yet somehow a whisper. “Are you ready to learn the truth?”
Heir to a notorious crime syndicate, sixteen-year-old Vincent Wilder is determined to live up to his father’s intimidating legacy, and expand his violent empire. The Wilders have terrorised the city of Pabell for decades and Vincent knows the business inside and out - and has dirtied his own hands more times than he dares to count.
But no matter how ready he thinks he is, nothing could have prepared him for life at the helm. His father was a man of many things, but secrets wasn’t one of them. Or so Vincent had thought. The deeper Vincent gets into his leadership role, the more terrifying and inexplicable skeletons he uncovers.
An Invitation To Kill
Lainey is excited to begin college - until she finds herself in the middle of another murder case.
Only a few days into the first week, Mr. Taylor's body is discovered in a bathroom stall. Within an hour, news arrive that Mr. Taylor's wife has been killed in their home, that very morning.
The deaths are deemed by authorities as murder-suicide, but Lainey finds clues to the contrary. As she digs deeper into the case, dark secrets surface.
After Lainey receives ominous warnings, it becomes clear that someone really wants this case to stay closed.
Sapphyre
Sapphyre has always known of her magical abilities, but she is unaware of their origin - or how to control them. For the last two winters, she has served ale and food in the Dragon’s Flagon.
When the dark-skinned stranger Ashcon arrives to the inn, everything changes. Sapphyre joins him in search for Sorenthor: a man who can find the source of her magic.
Their meeting puts ancient prophecies to play. Followers of the Dark Gods spur into motion, determined to track down and destroy Ashcon and his companions. Can they save the realm from Eternal Night?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "Jason Komito weaves a wonderful, exciting story in a world that is easy to become immersed in."
★★★★★ - "A well-developed set of players in a tightly knit story of life and death. A riveting tale."
