The hoard is endless, stacked into every room in the house, teetering in piles along the landing and forming a scree up the stairs. It is all part of Clifford’s waste-not way of thinking in which everything, no matter how broken or obscure, can be re-cycled or re-purposed into something useful or, if kept long enough, will one day be valuable. He had believed in his vision as ardently as any mystic in his holy revelation but now, without the clear projection of his vision to light it up for her as what it would be, it appears to Maisie more grimly than ever as what it is: junk. As Maisie disassembles his stash she is forced to confront the issues which drove her husband to squirrel away other people’s rubbish; after all, she knows virtually nothing about his life before they met. Finally, in the last bastion of his accumulation, she discovers the key to his hoarding and understands – much too late – the man she married. Then, with empty rooms in a house which is too big for her, she must ask herself: what next?

    While she hopes to spend the summer of 1928 finding new species and creating habitats, Gwen has her aspirations dashed when her supervisor gives her the feminine task of selecting the tile for the park’s aviary. Determined to prove her worth, even if it takes time, she carries out her assignment. When she arrives at Catalina’s tile factory, Gwen meets easygoing tile artisan Michael Cathner—and can’t deny the powerful chemistry between them.Then she learns of Michael’s reputation as a ladies’ man and refuses to become another conquest. Yet the more she spars with Michael, the deeper her attraction grows. As they explore their feelings, Gwen fears that loving Michael may ruin the plans she’s carefully laid out for her life. And Michael learns that his usual charms won’t work on this headstrong girl.Amid the splendor of the roaring ’20s and the natural beauty of Catalina, Gwen will discover whether she can change a rogue’s ways—or if he’ll change hers.

    Her grandmother’s home on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast of Florida was inviting and captivating. Surrounded by crystal clear blue water and white sandy beaches, her Grandma Lizzy’s home was a piece of heaven on hearth. That was until Morgan heard the news that her sweet Grandma had passed, leaving Morgan broken-hearted.Grandma Lizzy always kept family close and she did not disappoint, even after her death. In her final letter she included a bucket list that Morgan had created as a child. Leaving her tiresome dead-end job in Pennsylvania, Morgan heads to Anna Maria Island to begin the bucket list journey that Grandma Lizzy had left her. All the while Cade Tyler, her charming best friend from her childhood tags along.Returning back to her childhood hometown of Anna Maria Island and spending time with Cade, Morgan begins to remember what matters the most to her. The bucket list won’t be an easy journey. It will force her to face the pain and issues in her past as she begins to fall for her best friend who has been there all along.Just when Morgan’s heart begins to heal, a meeting with a newcomer into Anna Maria Island leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew. Will Morgan be able to fulfill Grandma Lizzy’s dying wish and complete the bucket list? Or will the secrets from her past haunt her and threaten any hope she has at a happy future and true love? Find out now as you begin Morgan’s journey in "What Means the Most". (Book 1 of 4)

    Can a couple of rural coppers and a demoralised ragbag of accountant soldiers intercept the two boys, before they blunder into an old firing range infested with unexploded ordnance?Moira can at least rely on two unlikely allies; her estranged African friend Dahlila, and Social Worker Mildred Pierce. Even so, the beast has picked up her trail; as the double pursuit races toward a terrifying climax, Hardcastle will have to tap every ounce of his wavering resolve in order to halt an unstoppable madman. Yet even murderers have mothers, and ultimately, it is love that must prevail; thanks in no small part to the inexhaustible optimism and humanity of four remarkable women...

    Whirlwind romance, mind-blowing sex, and emotional fulfillment follow... with a catchJOANNAWhenever something bad happens, people always talk about moving to Canada. Are you kidding? It's freezing up there. Joanna is way too smart for that. No, she headed to The Bahamas. Beautiful relaxing beaches... hot island men who appreciated her curves... That was exactly what she needed.Could anything have prepared her for what she found - Paulo, an insanely hot local artist, and Devlin, a billionaire bad boy who sails the islands like a pirate? She had to be crazy to follow those two men onto Devlin's yacht for an island hopping escape. But with eyes like Devlin's and a body like Paulo's, how could any woman not?PAULOIf Paulo lived anywhere else on the planet other than a tiny tropical island, he would already be a world famous artist. With a spectacular eye for beauty and form, he is consumed by Joanna from the moment he sees her. The problem is that his friend, Devlin, seems to like her too. Paulo could never compete with Devlin's yacht and billionaire lifestyle, but under the spell of the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, Paulo isn't about to give Joanna up without a fight... even if that means joining the two on a sexually charged sailing adventure that Paulo could never have imagined.DEVLINWhen Devlin met Joanna, he knew immediately that he had met his match. She was gorgeous, funny, and had a mouth like a sailor. Who better to sail the seven seas with? Okay, the turquoise waters of the Bahamas wasn't exactly the seven seas. But when you sail your fifty-foot superyacht under the pirate flag, you get to call things what you want. In fact, Devlin always got what he wanted until he met his drop-dead good looking friend, Paulo. The sexual tension between the two had always been sizzling. And now with Joanna in the mix, Devlin has a plan to get his pirate booty.Steamy nights, high seas piracy, unexpected twists and turns, add that together and you've got some delicious island candy. 'Island Candy' is a very steamy, very funny, ultra high heat standalone bisexual menage romance with explicit MF, MM, MFM and MMF scenes. Contains a not-to-be-missed HEA ending!

    Quit Your Job And Move To Key West is your complete guide on how to do it by people who have made it happen.

    Now, Joe Fox is forging a new trail?of vengeance!

    But Zoey's relaxing vacation turns out to be anything but peaceful when she meets Shane Lawson, a resort guest who bears a striking resemblance to Braden. And things get even more complicated when the resort's owner starts spilling secrets about Zoey’s aunt Nessa, the woman who raised her. Add a snarky Wellness Coordinator and Nate Holmes—Shane's grumpy friend—to the mix, and you've got the recipe for a perfect tropical storm. When Zoey comes back home with a new husband instead of tacky souvenirs, she must convince everyone she hasn't completely lost her mind. As Zoey and Shane struggle to keep the magic alive outside the resort, Zoey discovers that she isn't the only one having trouble letting go of the past. And when Nate drops a bombshell that changes everything, Zoey must decide if the old saying is true—what happens at the Moment of Zen stays at the Moment of Zen.

    This too was a fixture on bestseller lists and earned her a wider audience.With Point Dume she has produced her most remarkable novel to dateA fast moving page- turner, with insights that Arnoldi has gleaned from years of on-the-ground research, this is a timely novel that seems timeless.

    Get in, assess the town, and get out. Then he'd report to his superiors at Wells Fargo and Company to let them know if Noelle was respectable and prosperous enough to open a branch there. But what Clint found was anything but respectable! Toss in a violet-eyed beauty that takes his breath away, a mayor and a preacher he thinks are consorting with the worst sorts of evil, and the fun begins. Enjoy this hilarious romp as only Kit Morgan can deliver. Sweet, clean and wholesome romance at its very best!

    But as she plans her escape to New York City, turmoil erupts and the demands of family stand between her and her suitcase. Darla must, for the first time in her life, cast an unflinching eye on the hard-to-accept truths regarding love, responsibility, and survival. The Bingo Queens of Paradise lyrically blends a powerful comic voice with a poignant tale of a woman who longs to pursue her dreams.

    Now she turns her attention to Bali as she hilariously navigates life as an adopted Balinese local.A lot can happen when you set out to 'find yourself'. Sometimes, you can even lose the plot.From visiting ancient healers with cellphone addictions to leaving a shaking ashram intent on extracting her soul, Becky Wicks soon discovered that six months travelling round Bali wasn't all going to be about finding inner peace and harmony. In fact, the perils of possessed teens, eating raw, yogic headstands, diving shipwrecks and dicing with black magic and demons all took their toll on the Island of the Gods.And that was before the vaginal steaming.Becky Wicks lifts the sarong on real life in Bali in a blur of locals, tourists, expats and other other eating, praying lovers who arrive... you know... not really knowing who they are.

    For Latvian model Natalya, it is a long-awaited opportunity. Dazzlingly beautiful but haunted by her childhood, she wants to find an oligarch who can fund her future - and help her forget her past. But when Abena becomes embroiled in a passionate and dangerous affair, Tara's partying spirals out of control, and Natalya discovers the dark consequences of getting what you wish for, the jet-set lifestyle starts to look a lot less glamorous... A satisfyingly guilty read - Independent

    Calls came in from people around the country eager to tell Linda how her words had touched their hearts. That was the beginning of an enduring phenomenon. "Live Your Dash" captures and expands upon the theme of the original poem: It's not your birth or death that matters most, but how you spend each passing year. Linda shares her message of joy, hope, and positive energy through uplifting stories, essays, and poetry, along with tales of people who have been "touched by the dash," including Bob Dole, legendary football coach Lou Holtz, and "American Idol" winner David Cook. An inspiring look at life based on the fantastically successful poem.

    Where she left the car, if she took her pills, the house alarm code - and whether the knife in the kitchen really had blood on it. Bestselling author B A Paris is back with a brand new psychological thriller full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat.