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In the Shadow of a Merciless Thief


Ethan Westfield - 2020
    When he leasts expects it, numerous heads of cattle disappear mysteriously from both his ranch and the neighboring ones, and he soon finds himself caught in a dangerous trap. Still being a total outsider in the small town, the rumors about him being the cattle thief now spread like wildfire. Will Jethro manage to solve the puzzle that threatens to put his life in deadly danger?On the spur of the moment, Jethro decides to take matters into his hands and detect the shadowy figure behind the cattle rustling. While struggling to clear his own name, a sizzling passion grows inside him for Sunshine, the housekeeper of his ranch. But, little did he know that his affection for her would only complicate his demanding mission. Having the reputation of a wild girl, culpable of her mother’s early death, Sunshine was hated by almost everybody in town. Unfortunately, her scandalous connection to Jethro will quickly raise suspicion among townspeople. Will Jethro repel the malicious rumors, or will he be sentenced for a theft that he never committed?As Jethro is in search of vindication, some ghosts of his past will come back to haunt him… Will he manage to unravel the truth behind the enigmatic crime? Or will the menacing threats stop him from riding down the trail to justice?

Someone to Trust


June Francis - 2001
    At first he is amused by her exploits, but upon learning how tough life is for Lucy, he decides to keep a watchful eye on her - much to her annoyance.When Lucy's bad-tempered uncle, with a tendency to lash out, returns from the war with some alarming connections to the IRA, her attitude to Rob changes dramatically…A moving saga on the ties which bind us together, Someone to Trust is a triumph, perfect for fans of Pam Howes, Dilly Court and Lyn Andrews

The Farrans of Fellmonger Street


Harry Bowling - 1995
    When widowed Ida Farran runs off with a bus inspector in 1949, she leaves her five children to fend for themselves. Preoccupied with the day-to-day task of earning enough money to keep the family together, eighteen-year-old Rose battles bravely on, thankful for the mysterious benefactor who pays the rent on their flat in Imperial Buildings on Fellmonger Street. Life isn't easy but between them Rose and her younger brother Don just about manage to make ends meet.   Recently, however, Don has become rather too friendly with the Morgan boys. Everyone knows the small-time Bermondsey villains are a bad lot. But even this concern pales into insignificance when Rose finds herself pregnant. Now it'll need a miracle to keep the Farrans of Fellmonger Street together.

Docker's Daughter


Sally Worboyes - 1997
    She gets a job in the City and her prospects are good. But when she plans a holiday to Spain that involves forging her passport, she takes a step too far...Meanwhile her dad, Jack, is spearheading the great dock strike; he and his wife Laura worry about their headstrong daughter, especially the new set of friends introducing her to fashionable restaurants and the pleasures of drinking. Then Zacchi, the handsome gypsy boyfriend of her past reappears, and Kay has some hard choices to make...Set against the backdrop of small-time crooks and big-time villains, the docks, streets, markets and pubs of Whitechapel, Docker's Daughter is authentic and moving, full of the unquenchable spirit of the East End.

Amy's Wartime Christmas


Pam Weaver - 2016
    The only policewoman at the local station, she's going to have to do her very best amongst old-fashioned superiors who think a woman's work should be making the tea, not arrests. After enduring four hard years of war on the homefront, Christmas can't come soon enough for the townsfolk. While families save up what little they have for the festive season, Amy begins to suspect there is a secret ring of black marketeers in Worthing and is determined to uncover them, even if it means putting herself in danger.Meanwhile, a local woman fears she is being stalked - a man is watching and waiting by her house at night. Who is he, what does he want, and can Amy Hobs step in just in time? It won't be easy to pull together the Christmas everyone deserves, but Amy isn't one to give up without a fight...

UnBearable Romance Series


Amelia Wilson - 2018
     All three books in the series are included in this set. After landing himself in a police cell, for assault, Paul starts a plan to reconstruct his life. He just didn’t plan that forcing one person out would let someone else in.1. Bearly Deniable2. Hunting for Love3. The Soul of a BearRatings coming back on this series are in the five-star majority, with an overall star rating of four point five. Don’t miss this smoking hot Paranormal Romance series that people are already talking about.

A Labour of Love


Anne Baker - 2008
    Sophie, seventeen years old and stunning, falls in love with Darrell, the school caretaker, who has plans to make it big with his rock band. But when Sophie discovers that she’s pregnant, her relationship with Darrell comes to an end. Though happiness is on the horizon for Sophie, it will take her time to realise who she is destined to be with. Charlie, eighteen and having struggled at school, is unhappy in his job as a chef. With Sophie’s help, Charlie joins the family business with surprising results...

The Judas Conspiracy


Robert B. Williams - 2018
    Williams ** An armed assault force raids the marble halls of the British Museum. The target – the most heinous relic of all time – the last surviving coin of the blood money paid to Judas Iscariot for his betrayal of Christ.For over a thousand years the cursed pieces of silver cut a swath of famine, pestilence and ruinous destruction wherever they were carried. To save humanity from the malevolent power of the coins, the Knights Templar were given a Papal Blessing and sent on a pilgrimage to the holy lands to find and hide the thirty pieces of silver.A sinister organization has unlocked a chilling secret—the ability to control the power of the coin and use it as a terrifying weapon, posing the greatest threat to mankind in history.Sanford Carter, antiquities thief and ladies’ man, has been ensnared by the secret service and forced to execute a daring burglary on their behalf. His mission is simple – steal the coin first.Sarah Hudson, the studious and law-abiding archaeologist who doesn’t believe in curses, only science, is in the wrong place at the wrong time and refuses to hand over the coin or allow Carter to get away with his bold crime.With ruthless dark forces closing in, the brazen thief and the scholarly archaeologist must unlock the hidden history of the coin if they are to safeguard humanity from its evil curse.From the cobbled streets of London to the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Iceland, The Judas Conspiracy sets a cracking pace from the start and never lets up. For fans of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, Michael C. Grumley, A.G. Riddle, Rob Jones, Matt Rogers, James D. Prescott, Brad Thor, Douglas E. Richards, Clive Cussler and David Baldacci

Nick Stolter


Lee Anne Wonnacott - 2015
    His son and daughters were quick-witted and handsome like their mother but had gained an instinctual cunning from him. Deep inside him was the knowledge that his family was the best thing he had ever done.The guns hung dusty and quiet in a cabinet in the barn behind a padlock. The younger times of chasing payroll lock boxes and gold carrying stagecoaches seemed a secret lifetime ago. Until one day, a dark shadow from his past rode into the yard firing up the lure of one last easy job.Quiet common sense wrestled with flashy, loud desire. The buckskin roan saddled, twin Colts cleaned and holstered, and Nick took one long look at home, then turned and headed north. Liquid courage from a bottle fueled his emerging streak of recklessness.What would he sacrifice to bring money back to the family? Could he pull of the job, and make it back home in one piece or would a bullet stop him?

Wine Valley Mystery Books 1-4


Sandra Woffington - 2020
    Joy Burton—and Detective Max King’s worst nightmare. In this thrilling page-turner, a beautiful blond is found dead by a creek after a poker game. The suspect pool includes the chief of police. While solving the crime, Max and Joy, recently reunited, dissect their own bizarre past—the years they spent together before being adopted by two different lawmen and raised apart.PINOT NOIR AND POISON, Book 2Pushed past a threshold, anyone can kill.Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton enjoy a dinner party at the home of local vintners. A woman who heads a pharmaceutical company keels over at the table. Max does too. In this heart-stopping suspense, suspects cross boundaries. Cross over and you can’t always cross back.GAMAY AND GAMES, Book 3Dr. Draven Blackmore is as brilliant. He’s also obsessed with Joy. But is he a killer?A group of friends gather for a Medieval murder mystery party, at the end of which one of them is dead. Det. Max King and Dr. Joy Burton arrive to investigate. At the crime scene, Joy notices an expensive bottle of champagne. The attached card is signed, Draven Blackmoor—the man who had brought her to the edge of destruction. As Max and Joy unravel the murder, Joy must walk to the edge of the abyss that she had once crawled out of, and Max must stop her from leaping over the edge.ROSÉ AND ROCKS, Book 4Diamonds cut glass. Some shred lives.This fast-paced mystery begins at the Wine Valley Harvest Festival, where an old-timer teaches children to sift dirt to find gems. But no one expects a real find—benitoite—the California blue diamond. The next morning, a geologist inspects the mine. She finds a dead body. To make matters worse, a film crew meddles in the investigation. The director is obsessed with capturing every facet of the unfolding story. Meantime, Max and Joy pursue their mysterious past before being adopted by two different lawmen. Just when they consider burying their past, their secret is unearthed.Step into the wicked world of Wine Valley. Read Boxed Set 1-4 today.

North Peak Shifters Box Set


Haley Weir - 2018
    A Struggle of Inner Beasts, Secrets, and Sheer Will To Protect The Ones You Truly Love The North Peak Shifters Collection features strong, independent women locked in a battle between their dark past and the potential for a bright future. When a pack of drop-dead gorgeous, seductive shifters finally experience love, they're forced to face the reality of their dangerous lives. As fate trudges the pack North, the path to their happily ever after is filled with thorns, secrets, and the risk of losing it all. Featured Books in this Collection Book 2 – Blue Ridge Bear Book 3 – Peak Point Bear Book 4 – Bolt Castle Bear Book 5 – Alexander Bay Bear Other Books in this Collection Mason's Match Professor Drake Moonlight Alphas Exclusive free access to East River Bear: North Peak Shifters Book 1 is also included inside. This is a box-set is packed with stand-alone paranormal romance stories with no cheating or cliffhangers and a HEA! For those who love alphas, shifters, and steamy adventure. Story contains mature themes and language, and is intended for 18+ readers only.

The Tilbury Poppies


Sue Wilsher - 2018
    But times are changing with the outbreak of war. With a husband bent on signing up for the trenches and a lecherous master of the house, Lily is forced to leave.Doing her bit for the war effort - and bringing in more money for the family - Lily goes to work in a factory making explosives to send to the trenches. It's a hard job. The munitionettes must face terrible working conditions, the constant danger of accidents and air strikes and a patronising, self-serving boss. And then someone she never wanted to see there arrives. Lady Charlotte, the pampered daughter of the Hall, joins the factory as a supervisor... Lily and Charlotte have choices they never had before - but in the shadow of the Great War, can the factory girls work together for a better future?

Bobby's War: An uplifting WWII story of women on the homefront


Shirley Mann - 2020
    By the author of Lily's War.On the ground, the crowd of men stood with their mouths agape, watching the wings soar into the air, the tail kept impressively steady and the small plane with a woman at the controls disappearing into the May sunshine.It's 1942 and Bobby Hollis has joined the Air Transport Auxiliary in a team known as the 'glamour girls' - amazing women who pilot aircraft all around the country.Bobby always wanted to escape life on the family farm and the ATA seemed like the perfect opportunity for her. But there's always something standing in her way. Like a demanding father, who wants to marry her off to a rich man. And the family secrets that threaten to engulf everything.As Bobby navigates her way through life, and love, she has to learn that controlling a huge, four-engined bomber might just be easier than controlling her own life . . .

Hold on to your Dreams


Beryl Matthews - 2009
    Gertrude Melrose is preparing for a New Year party when her brother enters her room. She knows he wants money from her and refuses at once. She loves her brother but he is in with a disreputable crowd and losing heavily at the gaming tables. He has already gambled away his inheritance and she cannot allow him to do that with hers. A few days later the Melrose family are devastated when demands are made on them to settle Edward's huge debts. It will mean the loss of their house and almost everything they own. Edward is disowned by his father and banished from their lives.

Yakima Henry: Volume 1


Peter Brandvold - 2019
    Belonging to neither race, Yakima finds himself at odds with both. Often fleeing a hangman’s rope, the lonely half-breed roams the mountains and plains, looking for…what?Hell, not even Yakima knows. A home, maybe? The love of a good woman? He finds both for a time only after having hell to pay to get them…but for a man like Yakima, with a reputation as one of the most formidable gunfighters on the entire frontier, and having left a trail of dead men behind him…as well as broken hearts…none of the usual comforts are his for long.Follow Yakima’s epic adventures in this gripping new omnibus, containing books 1-6.- The Lonely Breed- The Thunder Riders- The Wild Breed- The Killing Breed- The Savage Breed- The Dangerous Dawn