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Fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley will love this festive short story, featuring much-loved characters from Jenny Kane's bestselling…
novel Another Cup of Coffee. When hotshot businesswoman Alice Warren is asked to organise a literary festival at beautiful Crathes Castle in Scotland, her 'work mode' persona means she can't say no - even though the person asking is her ex, Cameron Hunter.Alice broke Cameron's heart and feels she owes him one - but her best friend Charlie isn't going to like it. Charlie - aka famous author Erin Spence - is happy to help Alice with the festival...until she finds out that Cameron's involved! Charlie suffered a bad case of unrequited love for Cameron, and she can't bear the thought of seeing him again. Caught between her own insecurities and loyalty to her friend, Charlie gets fellow author Kit Lambert to take her place. Agreeing to leave her London comfort zone - and her favourite corner in Pickwicks Café - Kit steps in. She quickly finds herself not just helping out, but hosting a major literary event, while also trying to play fairy godmother - a task which quickly gets very complicated indeed...Readers love Jenny Kane:'A wonderful short story to fill your heart with warmth and really put you in the mood for Christmas''A feel good festive read, with Jenny Kane's trademark coffee, friendship and gentle humour''This is the perfect book for curling up on the sofa with on a winter's afternoon. Light-hearted and feel good fun'Something to Celebrate: A sparkling short story collection from the author of The Big Five O
By Jane Wenham-Jones. 2014
If you love Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Catherine Alliott, you'll love Jane Wenham-Jones's deliciously entertaining stories!'Funny, realistic and full…
of insight' Katie Fforde'I love Jane's writing!' Jill Mansell'Feel-good' Woman & HomeA Big Birthday, a wedding anniversary, an unlikely encounter, a smashed headlight and a treat to remember. Everyone has something to celebrate in this sparkling collection of short stories by best-selling romantic novelist, Jane Wenham-Jones.Don't miss Jane's delightfully entertaining novels, filled with humour and insight: The Big Five O, Mum in the Middle, One Glass is Never Enough, Prime Time and Perfect Alibis are all out now!The Story Guy (Novella): Novella
By Mary Ann Rivers. 2013
In this eBook original novella, Mary Ann Rivers introduces a soulful and sexy tale of courage, sacrifice, and love. I…
will meet you on Wednesdays at noon in Celebration Park. Kissing only. Carrie West is happy with her life . . . isn't she? But when she sees this provocative online ad, the thirtysomething librarian can't help but be tempted. After all, the photo of the anonymous poster is far too attractive to ignore. And when Wednesday finally arrives, it brings a first kiss that's hotter than any she's ever imagined. Brian Newburgh is an attorney, but there's more to his life . . . that he won't share with Carrie. Determined to have more than just Wednesdays, Carrie embarks on a quest to learn Brian's story, certain that he will be worth the cost. But is she ready to gamble her heart on a man who just might be The One . . . even though she has no idea how their love story will end?Advance praise for The Story Guy "A sparkling gem of sweet emotion!"--New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips "A beautiful love story full of sly wit, slow kisses, and heart-punching truths. I can't recommend Mary Ann Rivers highly enough."--Ruthie Knox, USA Today bestselling author of Along Came Trouble "In The Story Guy, Mary Ann Rivers writes a compelling story about finding love in the unlikeliest places. I was hooked from the first page."--Elise Sax, author of An Affair to Dismember "The plot of The Story Guy allows--demands--a slow physical build-up with delicious anticipation, making it an incredibly sexy read. The love scenes are fresh and exciting and intensely emotional. This was an intensely emotional read all around, for me. It probably won't make every reader burst into tears, but it has a lot to offer anyone. 5 stars."--Karen Knows BestIncludes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from the Loveswept title Long Simmering Spring.Winter Tales
By George Mackay Brown, George Mackay Brown. 1995
This collection celebrates winter and its festivals, light and darkness. It includes the tales of Lieutenant William Bligh at the…
port of Hamnavoe, an Edinburgh man rediscovering his roots in Shetland, Baltic-men shipwrecked on the Orkney coast, and Norse warriors setting out for the Holy Land.Through these stories George Mackay Brown explores the effects of new ways of thinking and working on the ancient patterns and traditions of Orkney life.The Europe That Was
By Geoffrey Household. 1979
Take a tour around Europe with this riveting collection from the classic-crime master and author of Rogue Male.'The best in…
his field since Buchan' OBSERVERFrom the fine lines of an Eton suit on the morning of Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination to the extreme poverty of the Bosnian border, Household's collection of short stories takes the reader on a vivid and compelling journey around a Europe that was.Including the stories Kindly Stranger, Sabres on the Sand, Three of Castile and Twilight of a God (among others).Crimes
By Alberto Barrera Tyszka. 2015
Unexplained blood stains appear in a young couple's apartment; a disembodied hand is found in a rubbish dump; political prisoners…
resort to horrific measures in order to make a point.In this brilliant new collection of stories, Alberto Barrera Tyszka casts an eye on the violence that afflicts Latin America, and in particular its intimate effects on the individuals who suffer and inflict it.Mixing the surreal with the quotidian, the banal with the unspeakable, Tyszka has created a fragmentary panorama of man's misdeeds against his own kind. These windingly elliptical stories are ceaselessly surprising, and will bury themselves into your subconscious long after the final page is turned.It's time for Layla to recapture the magic of her childhood...A sparkling, feel-good short story from the bestselling author of…
The Oyster Catcher, The Olive Branch, and The Honey Farm on the Hill available exclusively in ebook.When Layla arrives in the Welsh coastal village of Swn-y-Mor with new fiancé Rob in tow, she plans to carry out her dad's final wishes, then return to Cardiff quickly, before too many unwanted memories surface.But the longer Layla remains, the harder it is to resist the lure of the autumn skies and memories of family holidays gone by. With fishing trips and firesides to enjoy, is Rob really Layla's future, and is Swn-y-Mor going to remain in her past for ever?What readers are saying about Red Sky at Night:'Fabulous as always! Jo makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. This book took us to beautiful West Wales and you can almost smell the sea air as you are reading''A lovely believable story. Hard to put down' 'Another heart-warming short story from Jo Thomas. You won't be disappointed'Dragon (EDGE: I HERO: Immortals #2)
By Steve Skidmore, Steve Barlow. 2015
Take on the role of the hero and save the world in this fully interactive, choose-your-own-destiny adventure story.YOU are the…
last of the Dragon Warriors - humans who, by reciting a certain spell, can take on the form of a dragon. For centuries your land has been at peace, but now Grull has emerged from the Iron Mines with an army. You have to take dragon form to defend your people from goblin riders on 3-headed wolves, barbarian clansmen riding taurogriffs, grey knights riding scorpion-tailed manticores, before finally facing Grull himself and his elite guard mounted on rocs, the most powerful flying creatures in existence.Part of the I:Hero Immortals series - where the hero never dies! If you become trapped simply return to the Sacred Grove in human form and begin your adventure again. Written by the award-winning duo Steve Barlow and Steve SkidmoreAge appropriate for 6 to 8 year olds and more sensitive readers. Also suitable for reluctant readers and less confident older readers. Printed using a special font approved by the British Dyslexia Association.Exodus (A Tom Fox Enovella)
By Tom Fox. 2016
Fans of Dan Brown and Simon Toyne will be gripped by this high-octane novella, which follows hot on the heels…
of GENESIS and DOMINUS by Tom Fox.In just eight hours and forty-five minutes, an explosive device is primed to rock the foundations of Rome...When journalist Alexander Trecchio is awoken from dark dreams and called to the Vatican in the face of emergency, he knows just how much is at stake. Someone has desecrated the Sistine Chapel - and they have revenge in their sights.As Alexander is drawn deeper into the deadly web of lies, it's clear he is about to come face-to-face with an evil force who will stop at nothing to succeed... Can he stop them in their tracks before it's too late?Available exclusively in ebook, this is the sequel to Tom Fox's electrifying debut novel, DOMINUS.Selected Tales of the Brothers Grimm
By Jacob W. Grimm, Wilhelm K. Grimm, Peter Wortsman. 2013
This new edition of the beloved tales of the Brothers Grimm - selected, translated and edited by Peter Wortsman -…
is drawn from the 1857 edition of the German original, the last edition reviewed and approved by the Brothers in their lifetime. Over The years, The Brothers¢ enigmatic narratives have been sanitized by Disney and children¢s book editors for modern consumption; this indispensable edition restores their sting and vigor og The original prose. In Wortsman's words, his translation is a return to "a tincture of concentrated man-eating ogre and ground hag tooth, diluted in blood, sweat and tears, as a potent vaccine against the crippling effects of fear and fury." These fortifying imaginative vaccines are accompanied by twenty-four full-color illustrations by Haitian artists, including Edouard Duval-Carrié, Pascale Monnin, and Frankétienne. Edwidge Danticat observes that many Haitian painters bring "forth another canvas beneath the one we see." These works' imaginative scope, vitality, and evocation of the unconscious open deep channels between the two traditions, shedding new light and shadow on the classic tales.Other Kinds Of Treason
By Ted Allbeury. 2014
Dusk
By Maureen Lee. 2015
A gripping ebook-exclusive suspense novel from Sunday Times bestselling author, Maureen Lee.Sixteen years ago, summer went wrong...As school closed and…
the long summer break begins, lifelong friends Norah and Daisy are looking forward to one last summer together. Daisy has finished school and is about to marry; Norah is due to return for her A Levels. Those last few weeks were meant to be a special time, but that was before the strangely charismatic Jack Hannay arrived at the local boatyard. Instead of visiting all the places they had planned that summer, the girls fall under Jack's dark spell as does beautiful Amanda, who dreams of being an actress. But as the summer draws to a close, Daisy refuses to accept that it is over. She insists on one last visit to Jack's boat where something so horrific happens that it shatters the lives of all three girls in a cruel and brutal way. Sixteen years later, all three women are still suffering from the effects of that night in their own different ways. But there are matters yet to be resolved, mysteries to solve and truths to face before lives can return to normal, if they ever can...A Time to Keep
By George Mackay Brown. 1969
The Real Deal (EDGE: The Crew #1)
By Sam Carter. 2009
Lewis is in at the deep end!Lewis finds some great stuff -- and lots of cash -- hidden at the…
old swimming pool. It must be stolen, and that spells trouble! This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.Toxic Gossip: Brief Case (Briefcases #4)
By Andrea Frazer. 2012
A Falconer short story in a more sombre mood.DI Falconer becomes involved in a gossip-fuelled hate crime, only to find…
himself questioning his own judgement when it comes to protecting Miriam Darling from her anonymous persecutors …The Masked Fisherman and Other Stories
By George Mackay Brown. 1989
An incident from the Viking period in the Northern Isles of Scotland inspired the story from which this collection takes…
its name. The stories range from the first century, to the 1920s - when the author was a child - to one which ends a hundred years from now.Happy Birthday: A celebratory short story collection from the author of The Big Five O
By Jane Wenham-Jones. 2014
If you love Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Catherine Alliott, you'll love Jane Wenham-Jones's deliciously entertaining stories!'Funny, realistic and full…
of insight' Katie Fforde'I love Jane's writing!' Jill Mansell'Feel-good' Woman & HomeWhether approaching thirty, hitting forty or heading for ninety, birthdays can be fraught affairs... Birthdays are a source of inspiration, desperation and clever deception in this entertaining short story collection from best-selling novelist Jane Wenham-Jones. With laughter, tears, cake and champagne - these five birthday tales will leave you longing to blow out some candles of your own...Don't miss Jane's delightfully entertaining novels, filled with humour and insight: The Big Five O, Mum in the Middle, One Glass is Never Enough, Prime Time and Perfect Alibis are all out now!Tales of Natural and Unnatural Catastrophes: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #194)
By Patricia Highsmith. 1993
By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train'Master storyteller Highsmith offers an eerily…
up-to-date collection of modern horror tales' Publishers WeeklyPatricia Highsmith, an American who lived most of her life in Europe, was the author of such bestselling crime novels as Strangers on a Train, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.The stories collected here are classic Highsmith - eerie, prescient and chilling, catastrophes caused by human error and dark motives. Whether evoking the White House under siege by the homeless or a 190-year-old woman perpetually near death and dimly glowing, each tale refuses to release you from its tense grip.Eleven: A Virago Modern Classic (Virago Modern Classics #184)
By Patricia Highsmith. 2007
By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train'What is striking about these stories…
is their integrity: they are all of a piece . . . a brilliant collection' - Sunday TimesUnsuspecting victims are devoured by their own obsessions in this perfectly chilling collection of short stories. A man becomes devoted to his pet snails, with fatal results.A young nanny turns arsonist in a bid to become heroine of the hour. A boy finally stands up to his mother, with knife in hand. Highsmith weaves a world claustrophobic in its intensity, disturbing in its mundanity, as she probes the dark corners of the human psyche.Eleven is a collection of masterpieces of Highsmith's particular art, full of compulsion, foreboding and cruel pleasures.A wonderful selection of short stories by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. Ideal for reading aloud,…
or for children from about 7 years old to read alone.From sandcastles at the beach to enchanted ice-creams, step into the summer with these delightful characters. Adventure, fun and magic can all be found on holiday with Enid Blyton, who has been delighting readers for more than seventy years.The stories previously appeared in magazines and anthologies from the 40s and 60s. This collection contains the original texts and is unillustrated.The collection contains:At Seaside CottageThe Magic Ice CreamWagger Goes to the ShowA Surprise for JimmyThe Twins Get in a FixThe Enchanted CloakAdventure Up a TreeJohn's HankyThe Magic Watering CanPeppermint RockThe Donkey on the SandsIn the Middle of the NightA Bit of Blue SkyThe Smugglers' CavesMr Gobo's Green GrassSmokey and the SeagullAdventures Under the SeaAn Exciting AfternoonLazy lennyPink Paint for a PixieShut The GateLook Out for the Elephant!Stayinh with Auntie SueA Puppy in WonderlandThe Three SailorsThe Magic Seaweed