Wartime witches, ghosts and smugglers abound in this dual-time supernatural mystery story. In the summer of 1940, twelve year olds Lawrence and Rachel are evacuated to the village of Burley in the New Forest. One night, they witness a group of people dressed in strange clothing creeping into the woods. Before long, they find themselves drawn into an adventure while the very future of their country is at stake. In 1990, teenagers Nick and Molly uncover a diary in the attic which belonged to … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
Bargain Book: Captivated by the Viscount by Emily Windsor
A lot can change in four nights.... Ruination and kidnap were not on Miss Lucy Lazenby´s list of planned events for that week...even if it seems to be for her own good. Caught up in the lies and passion of Lord Danbury, Lucy finds the truth can never be hidden for long. Jasper Carnforth, Viscount Danbury is really doing the girl a favour by ruining her...if it just so happens to coincide with his own need for vengeance - all the better. However keeping the delectable Lucy in his home is more … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Fifteen Postcards by Kirsten McKenzie
Following the unexplained disappeared of her parents, and in a last ditch attempt to save the antique store she has inherited from financial ruin, Sarah Lester takes on a deceased estate. Amongst the estate is a collection of fifteen vintage postcards. Sarah is unprepared for what these postcards hint at about their reclusive former owner, and soon they complicate her life in unimaginable ways. Traversing three continents and two centuries, where tiger hunts and ruby necklaces are irrevocably … [Read more...]
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...]
Bargain Book: The Merlon Murders 2 (Book 2 of 2) by Victoria Benchley
The stakes are high for Duncan when solving a life insurance investigation. Is gambling with a beautiful widow, eleven million pounds, an angry ghost, and his own life worth it? Someone or something just tried to push him off the battlement of a castle. As Duncan draws closer to unraveling the truth, he must journey from the Scottish countryside to Edinburgh and London and back again, gathering clues as he goes. Will he solve the mystery or become the next victim of the Merlon Murders? This is … [Read more...]
PATIENCE BETRAYED by Olivia Andem
Patience Betrayed Mischance…Misfortune…Misdeeds PATIENCE HAWTHORNE, an orphan with few means, agrees to marry the titled gentleman chosen by her ambitious uncle and leaves her quiet life in the English countryside. After all, Lord Roger, son of the Marquis of Pelgrave, is one of Somerset’s most eligible bachelors. Suddenly, life is much more than silk cloaks and dancing slippers when Patience when is caught up in a dangerous and shocking ordeal. Indeed, her engagement seems the opposite … [Read more...]
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...]
