A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond Can the Ladies of the Wagering Whist Society help an impoverished modiste win the hand of a sought-after Duke? Tina Rowan is beautiful, talented—and wants nothing more than to be free of her past. The illegitimate daughter of a baroness, she is being blackmailed by her own foster-father. She must rely on her flair for designing dresses to earn enough to pay him off. Starting a business dressing the ladies of Regency society isn’t easy for a nobody. But … [Read more...] about A Hand for the Duke by Meredith Bond
My Champion by Glynnis Campbell
My Champion by Glynnis Campbell Sir Duncan de Ware is a sworn champion of the common man and a master of disguise. So when he finds plucky maiden-in-distress Linet de Montfort facing off against a notorious pirate, noble Duncan goes undercover to come to her rescue, despite her insistence that she can take care of herself. When the pirate abducts her, Duncan and Linet are caught up in a breathless adventure of danger and romance on the high seas. And soon Linet realizes her only hope is to … [Read more...] about My Champion by Glynnis Campbell
Interview with Author – C. R. Stewart
About C. R. Stewart: I am originally from Newport Beach and have twenty years of experience writing fiction, nonfiction, and movie screenplays. My areas of expertise also includes film and media production, global strategy, and international marketing. I received a Bachelor of Arts in British Literature and European History from Brown University; did post- graduate work at Harvard University; earned an MBA from Boston College; and am pursuing a Master of Science in Advanced Management and a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C. R. Stewart
THE SOUND OF CRYING by Nigel Cooper
THE SOUND OF CRYING John and Helen Kramer are an average married couple living in rural Cambridgeshire, until their four-year-old twins, Edward and Jamie, are kidnapped and brutally murdered. Just when it seems that the Kramers can see retribution in court, the killer’s lawyer leaves the judge with no choice but to throw the case out due to two technicalities and a cluster of police procedural errors. The final nail in the Kramer boys’ coffins is the fact that their killer is a local … [Read more...] about THE SOUND OF CRYING by Nigel Cooper
Knowing Jack by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Twelve-year-old Jack knows they shouldn’t go, but is unable to persuade his parents not to take the planned trip to the Lake District, England. Something was going to happen, but what? The weird feelings he had were always so fuzzy and they didn’t always make sense. Maybe it was just because he’d have to spend time with his pampered cousin, Rosie? Anyway, it was nearly Christmas and what could go wrong with just staying in some cabin in the woods? He was being stupid…all he had to do was … [Read more...] about Knowing Jack by Julie Elizabeth Powell
Banished Threads by Kaylin McFarren
After arriving in England on a much-deserved vacation, Rachel Lyons and Chase Cohen are quickly forced into becoming crime-stopping sleuths when a collection of priceless Morris Graves’ paintings turns up missing at her uncle's gallery. Determined to clear him of all wrong-doing and free his accused granddaughter, the treasure-hunting duo risk not only their relationship but also the life of their unborn child when it’s discovered that someone is determined to destroy the Lyons’ family by any … [Read more...] about Banished Threads by Kaylin McFarren
Interview with Author – Samantha Wilcoxson
About Samantha Wilcoxson: I live on the wrong side of the pond, so books enable me to get lost in medieval England. During a recent trip to the UK, I was thrilled to stroll through so many places that I had only previously read about. I hope that I can help my own readers step into another time and place, becoming friends with the historical figures that they meet. What inspires you to write? Intriguing characters in history inspire me to write. When I come across a person with just enough … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Samantha Wilcoxson
Star Struck by Karen J Mossman
When life throws you a curve ball, who will there be catch it? A story of love, loss, betrayal, friendship and kinship set in 1980s Manchester with fashion and music of the day. Joanna Nelson is trying to escape her past, but is still haunted by it. When her mum suddenly turns up, it brings back memories of being locked in a dark cupboard, of beatings, and of being dressed up like doll. All of which have consequences that she still carries with her. Thank goodness she has a sister and good … [Read more...] about Star Struck by Karen J Mossman
The Lying Truth by Philip A. Oldfield
How many lies does it take to tell the truth? In Kate's life, it's one too many. Kate was happily married and madly in love with Niall. When he is kidnapped and then released two weeks later, with no memory of what happened to him, her life is torn apart. Niall forces her to become the consummate actor. At his hands she suffers one humiliation after another. He has changed for the worse. Much worse. Only no one will believe her. Each time she gets closer to finding out … [Read more...] about The Lying Truth by Philip A. Oldfield
Interview with Author – Dawn Chandler
About Dawn Chandler: I grew up in a very small town, about 200 people. I spent my days in the lake swimming and thinking of stories. I enjoy camping, hiking, swimming, drawing and writing. I began to write in middle school though I had to put it aside for many years due to family obligations. My first husband was ill and I had to spend a lot of time taking care of him and working several jobs in order to support the family. When he passed away I lost myself in my writing. I now have one novel … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dawn Chandler
Interview with Author – Karen J Mossman
About Karen J Mossman: Star Struck is my first full length novel, although I have published three short story collections. My parents fostered small children when I was growing up and I spent a lot of time telling them stories. Usually I made them up as I went along. As I became a teenager writing stories in my bedroom was a means of escape from the bedlam downstairs. I wrote for many years, but it wasn't until I was made redundant from my job that I decided to write full time. I've lots more … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Karen J Mossman
Interview with Author – W. Ruth Kozak
About W. Ruth Kozak: Ruth was writing stories from an early age, beginning with plays she wrote for classmates and friends in primary school. When she was a 16 year old high school student she learned about a fascinating character in history class: Alexander the Great, and he became her passion. By the end of high school she'd written an Alexander themed novel. From high school she followed her dream of becoming a journalist and went to work for the Vancouver Sun newsroom as a copy-runner … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – W. Ruth Kozak
