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Change and Conflict is part of the Irish History in Perspective series, which forms part of the Cambridge History Programme. The series comprises books for pupils and teachers which will meet the requirements of the history curriculum for Northern Ireland at key stage 3.These specially commissioned books allow pupils to understand how developments at a local, national and international level have helped to shape the economy, culture and political structure of Ireland. Change and Conflict addresses Core 2 of the Northern Ireland history curriculum: Britain, Ireland and Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries.

Another episode in NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice's exciting Crystal Magic series!A librarian searches for healing, a felon yearns for forgiveness, and  an enemy stalks them both.Hannah Simon holds the library of her ancestors in her head, but she's in danger of losing her steel-trap mind along with the information it holds. Her only hope is a legendary moonstone said to have healed in times of trouble. The artifact was last seen in Hillvale, a town that needs help as desperately as Hannah.After spending two years in prison for art fraud, antiques dealer and psychometrist Aaron Townsend has settled in Hillvale, where his past and his abilities are accepted. But when the universally despised woman who owns half of Hillvale is bludgeoned to death, everyone is immediately suspect, including newly-arrived Hannah. Aaron, however, is the only one with a criminal past.To save his friends, as well as himself, Aaron has to find the killer. His search becomes more complicated when he learns Hannah's touch can yank them back in time. That way lies madness, but also, possibly the answers they seek.Despite all Aaron's attempts to keep the tempting librarian at a distance, her terrifying enhancement of his psychometric ability binds them intimately as they tumble down passages of time in search of clues. To save themselves and Hillvale, they must risk their lives and their minds—and possibly their hearts.SCROLL UP AND BUY NOW!OTHER BOOKS IN THE CRYSTAL MAGIC SERIES:Book 1: Sapphire NightsBook 2: Topaz DreamsBook 3: Crystal VisionBook 4: Wedding Gems (novellas)Book 5: Azure SecretsBook 6: Amber AffairsBook 7: Moonstone Shadows

Confections that charm and delight, like the holidays themselves. --RT Book Reviews Unwrap the most romantic of Regency delights in this sparkling holiday collection. . .Christmastime in England--a time for passionate secrets, delicious whispers, and wicked-sweet gifts by the fire. From a spirited lady who sets out to save her rakish best friend from an unsuitable engagement, to a bold spy who gets the unexpected chance to win the woman he''s always loved, to a vicar''s daughter who pretends to be a saucy wench, these holiday tales will make you curl up in front of the fire for a memorable season of mischief and mistletoe. . ."No one writes historical romance better." --Cathy Maxwell on Mary Jo Putney"Breaks just about every rule in the book and makes us beg for more." --RT Book Reviews on Jo Beverley

“Each author’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another…glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.” --RT Book Reviews, 4 StarsChristmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year…

Three heartwarming holiday tales...It’s a magical time of year, and Patricia Rice delivers magical holiday stories to celebrate the season! This unique special collection brings together three of Patricia’s favorite holiday romance stories in one joyful book.Christmas AngelMarian had no intention of starting something new. Taking care of family and helping a once prosperous town survive was all she had in mind after the tragic death of her fiancé. Then a stranger with a heavy heart from America unexpectedly arrived. Maybe this will be the Christmas they both need - with a gift that lasts forever.Christmas GooseThe spoiled child of a rich baron, Rebecca left that world for love. But, her husband died in the war. Now she finds herself taking care of his young sisters, removed from the grace of her prosperous father.  Simon feels his life is a failure. The war took his soul and he longs for a new beginning. Even the battles of war haven't prepared him for the battle for the hand of the feisty woman he's come to love.Tin AngelJeffrey fought the good fight in the halls of government but comes home exasperated at life, law, family and love. Much to his dismay, the visit from a guardian angel (in whom he does not believe) leads him to question his sanity. Mary’s bright humor and sarcastic jabs give him something he’s never experienced - a way to look beyond himself and into the world again. Could she be the key that opens that last door at Christmas?

The much-awaited sixth book in the Carolina Magnolia series by NYT-bestselling author Patricia Rice:Determined to undo the damage her ex has caused in the small Carolina town she calls home, Amy Warren wants to save the local mill. Her plan shatters when Jean-Jacques St. Etienne arrives with loads of cash, charisma, and expertise, with every intention of buying the mill for its designs and then abandoning the community.A European playboy who lives a charmed life, Jacques has no interest in mills, communities, or anything except the designs that will keep him occupied so he needn’t recall the tragedy of the one moment in his life when his luck deserted him.As mild-mannered Amy and dashing Jacques play a cat-and-mouse game that can only end in heartbreak, their affair affects the existence of an entire town. Previously titled Sweet Home CarolinaCarolina Magnolias series in order:Dixie RebelImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town RebelReviews:"e;. . . a terrific romp through gorgeous scenery with smart, witty, and quirky characters. This story has such a warm and loving feel to it... Author Patricia Rice has done a beautiful job...a touching story... 5 Angels and a Recommended Read."e;—Tammy, Fallen Angel Reviews"e;Rice's appealing characters and knack for capturing the subtleties of relationships, familial, romantic and otherwise, makes for another charming, addictive read"e; Publishers Weekly

“The sexual tension between Jo and Flint is palpable, and the small-town community provides a warm, often humorous setting for their burgeoning romance” —Romantic TimesEx-country musician Flynn Clinton retires from the road to raise his two boys in his old hometown. Only the sexy waitress who thinks she runs his new coffee shop has the means to carve what remains of his future into coffee grounds.Former beauty queen Joella Sanderson claims her first boyfriend ruined her taste for the stage, and the last ruined her taste for lying, cheating music men. She now serves coffee in the  Stardust Café, singing funny ditties and looking for ways to save her mama’s health and her sister’s marriage.Fully believing talented Joella belongs in the music world he’s just left, Flint throws all of his powerful connections—and the heart he doesn’t dare touch again—into developing her music, until the day the town’s only industry closes. Now, irresistible Joella and immovable Flint must join together in letting music back into both of their lives to save the town and the café.(previously titled Small Town Girl)Carolina Magnolias series in order:Dixie RebelImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town RebelREVIEWS: “These two (characters) sizzled with sexual tension, and their snappy dialogue keeps you entertained. Secondary characters  tie all this together creating a wonderful story you do not want to miss.” —Coffee Time Romance Reviews

Christmas in IrelandPenniless spinster Honora Hoyt has carved a safe niche in London society as her noble uncle’s hostess —until an old flame re-enters her life, threatening her hard-earned security.Evan, Lord Meath, abandoned his pampered life—and Honora—after a reckless gamble left him lame and disillusioned. Now he’s hoping to perform a good deed for once—but here’s Honora again, desirable, maddening, and in the way. It looks like he’s about to wreck his good intentions, and Honora’s too. Again.In the season of peace, can they resolve their conflicts and find the joy and love that each secretly craves?

...humor, emotional intensity, and sensuality with a touch of the supernatural, Must Be Magic is a highly recommended read and a 'keeper.'"e;- RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars Can a perfumed enchantress and a surly agronomist work together? Society beauty Lady Leila Staines has always been the black sheep of her family: dark where her sisters are fair, and lacking their magical gifts. Now widowed, she's determined to do what she can to nurture whatever talent she might possess by cultivating a new breed of roses to enhance her intoxicating perfumes. But she's no gardener and needs help... Wary, plain-spoken aristocrat Dunstan Ives long ago fled a decadent society that held him responsible for the mysterious death of his wife. Instead, he wrapped himself in science and the society of plants. He has no interest in helping a bewitching viscountess grow useless flowers—until he realizes that they're both victims of vicious minds, and he cannot see another woman harmed in his name. MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicTrouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;Patricia Rice employs wicked wit and sizzling sensuality to turn the battle of the sexes into a magical romp."e; -Mary Jo Putney, NYT Bestselling author Can a cynical scientist and an illogical enchantress find happiness? Lady Ninian Malcolm Siddons, a healer and herbalist, has dedicated her life to the welfare of her ancestral Northumberland village. Both her class and calling have isolated her from companionship and love. But according to legend, her beloved village cannot thrive without a magical Malcolm in residence. Drogo Ives, Earl of Ives and Wystan, cares only for honor, science, and reason--unlike his unruly brothers and the illogical and untrustworthy female of the species. Love and marriage are two unknowns he has no desire to explore.  His married brother can inherit. But fate and Drogo's meddling stepsister bring Drogo and Ninian together for one night...with shattering consequences. Having dealt with the inconvenient result of his father's bastards, Drogo has vowed to marry any woman who carries his child—and now the irresistible Ninian does. Only, the last time a Malcolm married an Ives, disaster destroyed Wystan and both their families. With all the odds against them, can they find a place where science and mystery meet, and build a bridge into a future where love saves both their families and their homes? MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicTrouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;Rice's enchanting book is truly spellbinding."e;-Booklist "e;Rice is a marvelously talented author who skillfully combines pathos with humor in a stirring, sensual romance that shows the power of love is the most wondrous gift of all. Think of this memorable story as a gift you can open again and again."e;  Romantic Times Daughter of a marquess, Lady Felicity Malcolm Childe is expected to marry well,  but her gift of psychometry has always been more curse than blessing. Tired of living in the shadows, wrapped in woolens to deflect the more agonizing images generated by her suitors, Felicity sets out to locate an ancient book of spells that might extinguish her dreadful gift. A brilliant inventor who can move rivers and harness lightning, Ewen Ives is also a charming rake, but he is not totally irresponsible. He cannot allow a runaway Lady Felicity to travel to Edinburgh unescorted. But Felicity is not the helpless child he assumes. In return for Ewen helping her to find the book, she is determined to save him from the destructive forces only she can sense. The fiery, dangerous passion that builds between a serenely practical woman and a bankrupt unbeliever might destroy their futures—or fulfill both their dreams MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicTrouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;Rice has a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters..."e; – Booklist As a second son, Lord Harry Winchester indulges in a carefree, comfortable life— until the unusual death of his brother and father bestows upon him a dukedom plagued with a crumbling family manor and hungry debtors. What's a desperate duke to do but marry the wealthy lady betrothed to him since childhood?Lady Christina Malcolm Childe's magical gift of reading auras reveals, to her dismay, that her laughing Harry has recently become a dark and bitter man. She must find out why. . .before the worm-eaten floors of his manor collapse beneath her feet. Until Harry learns to love her truly, this willful Malcolm refuses to consummate their marriage. No matter how tempting he proves to be.... MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicThe Trouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;A passionate, sensual, and romantic adventure."e;—RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ stars"e;Delicious romance and delightful characters."e;—Booklist Lady Sin is an innocent; Sir Trevelyan is far from it Lady Lucinda Malcolm Childe has an uncanny talent for painting pictures that predict future events. When her prize painting of an imaginary romantic hero is displayed in an art gallery, however, it's declared to be the portrait of a murderer at the scene of a crime, and becomes the scandal of the season.Sir Trevelyan Rochester has taken down bloodthirsty pirates, captured French privateers, even gained a commendation from the king. Yet now the whole country is convinced he's a cold-blooded killer—because of a painting. If there's anyone he's ever wanted to murder, it's Lady Lucinda. But somehow the woman bewitches him like no other, and soon he finds he can't bear the thought of letting her go... MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicThe Trouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;Rice has a magical touch for creating fascinating plots, delicious romance, and delightful characters."e;—Booklist"e;You can always count on Patricia Rice for an entertaining story with just the right mix of romance, humor, and emotion."e;—The Romantic Reader Can the hopes of a lonely laird be answered by a vicar's daughter with magic in her hands? Convinced he brings destruction wherever he goes, enigmatic Aidan Dougal is alienated from a family he can never call his own. For such a man, affection is impossible and marriage out of the question. Even asking for help is beyond him. . . until a callous enemy forces him to accept assistance from a young woman whose beauty and strange enchantments turn his cool composure into red-hot passion. Left homeless by the death of her adopted parents, Mora Abbott is not the meek vicar's daughter she appears to be. Inside, she seethes with a desire to live life fully and embrace the magical talents she's only beginning to discover. Aidan stirs more than her soul, but he presents a formidable challenge. . .and unless he is willing to open his heart and explore the potential of their combined powers, their attraction can never blossom into the full flower of love. MAGICAL MALCOLM SERIES IN ORDERMerely MagicMust Be MagicThe Trouble With MagicThis Magic MomentMuch Ado About MagicMagic Man

"e;The interactions between Ana and the mysterious Amadeus are delightful. The ending will leave readers longing for more stories about this captivating heroine and her gifted half-siblings."e; - Romance Times Book Reviews  Call her a petite princess or a paranoid neurotic, either way, Anastasia Devlin has the instincts of a chameleon. She can disappear into the woodwork, share tea with a queen, or flatten a thug with one swift kick, but what she really wants is to provide her dysfunctional younger siblings with the security of the home she's been denied.Instead, she discovers her grandfather has died without the family being notified, his mansion has been usurped by a stranger who never leaves the third floor, and her grandfather's executor has absconded to the Caribbean with the proceeds of their inheritance. If murder hasn't already been committed, she might perpetrate one herself—starting with the annoying spy in the attic.To avoid murder, she makes a pact with the devil who apparently now owns the home she is determined to win back.  While she searches for the absconding lawyer and the real murderer of the senator's aide, she will help their landlord locate a mysterious Cambodian—until oddly, the threads of all three mysteries begin to twine together, and someone is intent on cutting the cord before Ana comes too close to finding the answers. FAMILY GENIUS MYSTERIES IN ORDER:Book #1: Evil GeniusBook #2: Undercover GeniusBook #3: Cyber GeniusBook #4: Twin GeniusBook #5: Twisted Genius Keywords: Amateur sleuth, female protagonist, murder, urban, conspiracy, comedy, satire; criminal, detective; cozy mystery, betrayal,  financial, justice, revenge, theft, funny, wealthy, humorous

Rita finalist! Comedy, romance, and a western bad boy to die for!Samantha Neely thought she might have to kill Sloan Talbott. She finally has her chance to confront the man she believes responsible for her father's disappearance. To do so, she has to prove she's woman enough to bring down the handsomest, most sinfully dangerous man she's ever met.Sloan Talbott might call Sam a ragtag redheaded tomboy, but her honeyed voice taunts him. In denims, she makes him crazy. In lace, she makes him wild. Concealing his own private demons, Sloan doesn't need a woman revealing what kind of man he really is. He can't let himself love her, but he can't stop wanting her. Instead, he offers a proposition she ought to refuse…Denim and Lace"e;An exceptionally well-crafted novel."e; —Romantic Times (4 ½ stars Gold)

To the citizens of Mineral Springs, Texas, Janice Harrison is no more than a dowdy schoolmarm. But Peter Mulloney catches a glimpse of the woman she hides, a woman worth having—if he wasn't running out of time. Without a loan to purchase the mountain of gold he's discovered, he'll never escape his wealthy, corrupt family.Janice only wants what's best for her fragile little sister Betsy—while keeping her secrets. A strong, experienced man like Mulloney, with his hungry kisses, could keep her and Betsy safe…or shatter her soul and leave her worse off than before.Previously titled: Paper MoonAWARDS: 4 ½ stars – Romantic TimesREVIEWS"e;An intriguing romance filled with passion, corruption, and hidden secrets."e; ~Rendezvous"e;Ms. Rice uses her delicious, subtle sense of humor to reunite us with her zany cast of characters... A definite keeper."e; ~Romantic TimesTOO HARD TO HANDLE, in series orderTexas LilyTexas RoseTexas TigerTexas Moon

“Hours of reading delight.” RT ReviewsMaya Alyssum’s impossible dream is to open a school where kids can find unconditional acceptance—acceptance she and her sister had never experienced while growing up in foster homes.But Axell Holm, the town council’s representative, holds Maya’s unconventional dream in his hands.Axell is the kind of uptight authority figure Maya loves to hate. So how is it that he’s ringing all her chimes, even as her rebellious plans turn his ordered life upside down?previous title: Impossible DreamsReviews: “Patricia Rice shows her diverse talent as a writer…[it] will leave readers with a smile on their faces.”  Murray Ledger and Times (KY)Carolina Magnolias series in order:Dixie RebelImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town Rebel

“...both a love story and a story of personal growth.” —Jill M. Smith, Romantic Times, 41/2, TOP PICKCleo Alyssum's plan is simple: stay sober, stay out of trouble, and bite her tongue until Social Services sees she’s pretty close to perfect and returns her little boy. But when an accident on her isolated property forces her to rent a cottage to celebrated cartoonist Jared McCloud, her carefully constructed comfort zone develops cracks.Jared has a deadline to meet or he’ll forfeit still another lucrative career and be branded for life by his family as the loser in the family. Only, he wasn’t meant to be a hermit, and his cartoon characters aren’t nearly as fascinating as his quirky, enigmatic landlady.When Jared discovers his island hideaway contains a drug-dealing neighbor’s two neglected, abused teens, he shoves Cleo into the real world that she fears in his effort to save the children.Risking everything, the pair join forces to find a home for the kids and have their mother’s dangerous boyfriend locked up. In the process, they face a new realization that there’s more to life and love than either of them ever planned or dreamed.Previously titled Almost Perfect, Ballantine 2001CAROLINA MAGNOLIA series in order:Rebel DreamsImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town Rebel“Superb, superb, superb!...You must read this excellent, excellent book.” —Heather Heath, The Old Book Barn Gazette“...This book is not ALMOST PERFECT, it is perfect.” —Jaclyn Reding, Rendezvous

“Intriguing and passionate…”— BooklistMara Simon, trophy wife turned high-powered Hollywood producer, isn’t about to let TJ McCloud, the love who left her behind, shut down her movie set. There are too many livelihoods at stake.A forensic anthropologist more accustomed to studying bones than sizzling bombshells, TJ doesn’t recognize Mara at first.  But even the girl he used to love can’t stop him from cordoning off her movie set while he investigates a possible murder site.Despite their conflicting lifestyles, Mara and TJ must work together to solve the mystery so both can move forward. In the process, they are forced to rethink everything they thought they wanted out of life.Previously titled McClouds WomanCarolina Magnolias series in order:Dixie RebelImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town RebelReviews: “...engaging and compelling.”— Jill M. Smith, RT Book Reviews“Ms. Rice is a wonderful storyteller....” Angela Johnson, Old Book Barn GazetteKeywords: small town South Carolina, divorce, humor, Hollywood, actress, beach, anthropologist, forgiveness

“... full of the warmth, humor and poignancy that make Rice's books very special.”— Jill M. Smith, RT Book ReviewsAn ambitious MBA with a genius for opening her mouth when she shouldn't, Aurora Jenkins wants nothing more than to leave her suffocating rural hometown and run back to the big city where she belongs.Clay McCloud loves rural anonymity.  After giving up his million-dollar lifestyle to pay back investors ruined by his MBA-wielding ex-fiancée, the last thing he needs is another woman with a fancy degree and rebellious plans. But a real estate scam threatening both their families forces these two brilliantly stubborn people to recognize what's really important and re-evaluate their dreams. . . and each other.Previously titled Carolina GirlCarolina Magnolias series in order:Rebel DreamsImperfect RebelRebel CharmCarolina RebelRebel GirlHome Town Rebel“..Rice does such a good job of weaving the reader through each character, making them personable and the ending all the more romantic.”—ReaderToReader