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Contrasting Lives
Widower and a single father of four, Matt Pendleton is all work and no play. Between being a hotshot detective and caring for his children, there's little time for fun. Desperate for passion and connection, Matt hires an escort for the night.
Emily Coulter is beautiful and fiercely independent, determined to make her own way in the world. Blindsided by their attraction for one another, neither can resist their desire.
Emily's past with a vicious Dom contradicts Matt's present as a cop and a dad. After she offers him more than he's expecting, can he give her everything she needs?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "The characters are multidimensional, and the story interesting. If you enjoy reading thrilling steamy romances with likable characters, I recommend Contrasting Lives."
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.
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?
Gather The Children
Two aliens are living their lives in 1860's Texas.
One is filled with rage against the world; the other drawn to return to his homeworld and reclaim his land. Before they learn to navigate a spaceship between the stars, they need to find trust in each other and stay alive in a hostile, dangerous land torn by civil war.
But after two strong-minded Earth women alter their plans, they must make hard choices about their future.
Is revenge more important than love?
Praise from readers:
★★★★★ - "The author has done a masterful job of combining history and fantasy in this saga."
★★★★★ - "This story puts you right into Texas in the 1850s. As a fan, and student, of science fiction for 40 years, I can honestly say this is one of the best. Thank you, Mari."
Enid
London, 1897. When romance author Christopher Price is told by his publisher to write gothic horror - the most fashionable genre at the time - he reluctantly accepts and retreats to his usual country cottage to write the book.
Henry, the caretaker of the cottage, welcomes Christopher back with open arms. While researching the old books in the house, he comes across a photograph album with pictures of Henry and his wife, Enid.
But Enid is nowhere to be seen, and Henry refuses to talk about her. What is this dark, devilish past that he refuses to dig up?
Hellborne
Follow your instinct.
Eva is pregnant, her friends are safe and she is at peace with the world. But outside her bubble, things have not stood still.
There are those who witnessed the terrifying events. Those who saw the woman standing atop the mountain. Those who didn't stop asking questions.
They are out there, and they are after her. Once again, Eva is forced to deal with ARC: unyielding, unwavering, and dead set on a goal only they truly perceive.
In a battle against time to find answers and safe haven, how far is she willing to go?
Katerina
The most unusual love story is about to unfold. Kamil, a thirty-something weapons trader, lives in the notorious Red Light District in Prague. Despite his hatred for prostitutes, he accepts an offer from Ginny - a local sex worker.
As their strange friendship unfolds and Kamil witnesses several bizarre scenarios, he begins to suspect that Ginny might not be an ordinary prostitute.
“Hofstatter continues to impress with stories that pull no punches, and travel to some genuinely dark places.” - The Eloquent Page
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."
A Measure of Trouble
A cold February morning in Scotland begins with the discovery of a body, as Hector Mathewson is found dead within the cask room of his own distillery.
While directing the hunt for the murderer, D.C.I. Alex Warren needs to balance his own turbulent personal life. Their plentiful suspects have motives ranging from greed and nationalism to adultery and revenge.
A Measure of Trouble is a gripping tartan noir thriller set in Glasgow. This is a standalone mystery and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
Praise from readers:
- Great dialogue, unique plot and clever humour. A Measure of Trouble is a book with such a generous helping of twists that make for a total page turner
Chameleon Games
After being incarcerated for countless years, Chelsea Grey is reunited with her mother and daughter, and begins her search of self. Finding reconnection with the world difficult, Chelsea seeks the freedom and finds it while working at the Wildlife Center.
But soon, a burglary, a gun-wielding thug - and her own insecurities - threaten to destroy what she’s gained. As Chelsea seeks confidence and a new lease on life, an unwanted conspiracy winds its way into her world.
Can Chelsea uncover the truth - and find the strength to trust again?
Marauder
Young Audan sets off on an epic journey across the ancient Norse world.
Soon, he discovers that there is more to the myths and legends of his Viking ancestors than he believed. Crusading with his brothers in arms, Audan faces rival clans, terrifying monsters, and an onslaught of the undead.
The once-revered gods are scheming and meddling in the lives of mortals, whose lust and thirst for power leave the Viking world in turmoil. How far is Audan willing to go to save his land and his people?
Praise:
★★★★★ - "If you like raw, gritty Viking adventure with a healthy dose of divine intrigue, you'll want to give this one a try."
★★★★★ - "Fantasy novels rarely catch my attention, and even more rarely do I ever find myself so completely absorbed in one such as Marauder."
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.
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.
Deadly Degrees in the Pyrenees
The ghastly murder of a local estate agent reveals unscrupulous business deals, which have the whole town talking. Michelle Moliner was not liked, but why would someone want to kill her?
The story unfolds told by Danielle: a single, thirty-something cop based in a small French town in the Eastern Pyrenees. Danielle’s friends may be in danger, and she must discover who the killer is before anyone else is harmed.
Deadly Degrees in the Pyrenees is the 5th book in the Death in the Pyrenees series. It’s about life, local events, colourful characters, prejudice, and of course death in a small French town. This is a standalone novel and can be enjoyed even if you haven't read other books in the series.
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.
Ring Fenced
Sex. Money. Power. Control. Benjamin wants it all.
He is Bennie, a loving husband and father; Benjie, a beloved son. He climbs the ladder as Ben, a corporate banker, and rakes in money as a bestselling author. And when he wants to escape it all, Benjamin styles himself as Jamie — the lover of a beautiful musician.
His life, in a word, is perfect. But after years of keeping his separate personae a secret, cracks begin to appear in the façade.
When an unexpected series of events topples Benjamin’s carefully crafted world, his separate lives collide with dire consequences.
Ride The Wind, Choose The Fire
Come on a whirlwind ride across time and place with one of the most recognizable figures of Western history – Joan of Arc.
We all know of her, but few know the details of her life. Travel back in time with The Maid, in a series of imaginary interviews conducted by the author. Join her journey from shepherdess to warrior woman, to her rise to sainthood. Enjoy Joan’s own words, recorded through two arduous trials. Admire her courage and stoicism, her compassion for the enemy, her battle strategies and her horsemanship.
Under the duress of imprisonment and trial, she still maintained her sense of humor, to the point of making her accusers and judges laugh out loud. Five hundred years later, the Catholic Church that condemned her as a heretic, made her a Saint.
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."
