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A dark Scottish island crime thriller featuring a compelling and brilliant female detective, a brutal murder, and a close-knit community where everyone has something to hide. Home is where the lies are buried. On the remote Hebridean island of South Uist, its rugged tranquillity is shattered by a brutal murder on a deserted beach. In desperate need of local knowledge, Uist-born Detective Constable Mairead Maclean is sent to investigate. Long estranged from the island, she is forced back to the place she once called home and to a past she would rather forget.But as Mairead rekindles old friendships and hostilities, she uncovers a network of deception and scandal that could shatter the close-knit community. They have been harbouring more than just long-buried secrets. Someone is watching Mairead’s every move. They have already killed to keep the past buried, and they’re ready to do it again. The Long Isle is the gripping first novel in a haunting new Scottish crime series, perfect for readers of Peter May and Ann Cleeves, and lovers of atmospheric police procedurals and dark island noir."Oozing with atmosphere... A proper Tartan Noir." The Scotsman"Raymond's series could come to rival Ann Cleeves' Jimmy Perez - the first is that good" Geoffrey Wansell, Daily Mail"A brilliant read, full of atmosphere" Belfast Telegraph"Pacey and gripping" Anne Marie Scanlon, Sunday Irish Independent ___________________________________________________________________Praise for Andrew Raymond★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of Scotland’s best tartan noir authors★ ★ ★ ★ ★ For fans of Ian Rankin’s Rebus and JD Kirk-style Scottish crime…★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A cracking twist★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nice surprise to find a new author whose writing is so interesting★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Raymond crafts a hypnotic story with many twists and turns

This is one shortlist no writer wants to be on...When legendary crime novelist William MacRae is found murdered at his Glasgow home, Police Scotland’s premier investigator DCI John Lomond is put on the case.After compiling a shortlist of suspects that includes seven bestselling authors – all old friends of MacRae’s – Lomond and his team head to a Highlands crime writing festival, where the seven are gathering to remember their fallen friend.But a vicious storm is closing in. And not everyone, it seems, has fond memories of MacRae.Or each other.Cut off from the outside world at a remote country home, it doesn’t take long for the whisky to flow, old resentments to reignite…and another dead body to appear.One of them is a killer.But can Lomond sift through all the secrets and lies to unmask them before it’s too late?The Shortlist is shot through with Andrew Raymond’s dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists. Taking you from his beloved home city to the north west coast of Scotland.If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive murder mystery will have you guessing to the very end.

One cryptic note. Two missing parents. Zero ordinary answers, and a magical world he never expected.Ben Greenwood’s life turned upside down the day his parents vanished—leaving behind nothing but questions. But when a mysterious letter arrives out of the blue, it changes everything.The letter points Ben toward a strange organisation he’s never heard of: the Royal Institute of Magic. Suddenly, he’s thrown into a realm where spells are bought and sold, magical creatures roam the streets, and danger lurks around every corner.To uncover the truth, Ben must dig into an ancient family secret—and face a dark force the Institute has been fighting for centuries. But if he fails, he will lose any chance of putting his world back together.Victor Kloss’s Elizabeth’s Legacy is the first book in the Royal Institute of Magic series—a thrilling adventure for young readers who love fantastical stories, spellbinding worlds, and unforgettable heroes. Can Ben discover the truth before it’s too late?______________________________________________Praise for the Royal Institute of Magic series:★★★★★ a cross between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson in that the characters are always on the move at a sort of breathless pace.★★★★★ you don't have to be a magical creature to use magic. Cool.★★★★★ Wonderful Read! Not just for kids, adults will enjoy it just as much!★★★★★ a great sense of adventure, the story line never lagged, and his characters are well defined.★★★★★ It's kind of like a steam-punk version of magic…★★★★★ original with diverse characters and enough action and mystery to entertain teens to adults.★★★★★ It is honestly one of the few books that I have enjoyed as much as Harry Potter.

A first-contact science fiction novel in which orbital debris clearance turns up something no nation ever launched. Hard sci-fi of space salvage, government cover-ups and one astronaut's fight to share the discovery of the age.Evelyn Slater is launched into space in a Soyuz. It’s claustrophobic, cramped, and she’d had to learn Russian to be part of the crew. Once on the ISS things would be different.Her mission was to use the Scaffy Wagon to hunt down and destroy space debris. She was to be a glorified garbage collector.Her third target is an ancient orbiting artefact* – and it hadn’t been launched by any nation on Earth. What was it? Where had it come from? What was its purpose?Governments were quick to slap TOP SECRET on it, but Evelyn had other ideas. Humankind’s most amazing discovery deserved better than being buried in some secret military bunker.The Visitor tells of Evelyn’s attempts to enlighten the world, but will the world want to be enlightened?*British spelling

Falling for her grumpy rival wasn’t on her Christmas list.Will the magic of the festive season melt the ice around two frozen hearts?Lola Sanchez has one goal ― making this ski season at Loveland sparkle. When her plans go off-piste, the only person who can help is grumpy Luka Bouchard  ― the last man she wants to rely on.As they’re forced to work together, festive magic begins to break down both their defences. Will Lola and Luka discover that sometimes the best things come when we least expect them? Or will their stubbornness keep them apart as the season draws to a close?Escape to the sublime in this heart-warming holiday romance full of second chances and unexpected love. ‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ ISABELLE BROOM‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ KILEY DUNBAR‘Heart-warming and feel-good’ CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN

Can a chance encounter turn into a timeless love?One birthday. One island escape. One second chance she never expected.On the eve of her fiftieth birthday, Belinda McGuire’s marriage ends and her carefully built future disappears overnight. Rather than endure sympathy and small talk at home, she escapes to a villa in Malta, hoping sun, sea and some seriously strong cocktails will help heal her broken heart.What she doesn’t expect is that the villa’s onsite chef is her first love Noah, all grown up, seriously handsome, and impossible to ignore.But when her grown-up children, estranged sister, and ex-husband arrive, old wounds and misunderstandings threaten to derail everything. Caught between the past she survived and the future she might still claim, Belinda must decide whether Malta is simply an escape, or the place where her life truly begins again.Escape to the sublime in this feel-good story of love, family and second chances.‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ ISABELLE BROOM‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ KILEY DUNBAR‘Heart-warming and feel-good’ CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN

Can one unforgettable week in Casablanca turn an old rivalry into true love?Rebecca has worked hard to land her dream promotion at Sublime Retreats. She’s just days away from launching a new high-profile luxury hotel in Morocco when her infuriatingly charming college rival, Dan, walks back into her life. She needs flawless execution. He needs a second chance. Neither needs the kind of chemistry that sparks the moment they’re forced to work side‑by‑side.Thrown together in a city full of colour, heat, and temptation, Rebecca and Dan navigate demanding VIPs, high‑stakes excursions, and plunge‑pool disasters that push them dangerously close to crossing the line from enemies to something much more complicated. Dan is determined to prove he’s not the cocky heart‑breaker she remembers, and Rebecca is equally determined not to fall for the one man who could derail everything she’s worked for.But as Morocco works its magic, professional boundaries blur, old wounds resurface, and the rivalry that once defined them starts to look a lot like fate. With their careers on the line and their hearts unexpectedly tangled, Rebecca and Dan must choose: keep things strictly business, or risk everything for a love neither of them saw coming.One week. One infuriatingly charming rival. A hotel launch wasn’t supposed to be romantic… until it is. Escape to the sublime in the shimmering heat of Casablanca, where rivalry blurs into longing and a swoon-worthy workplace romance brings a second chance at a love that feels impossible to resist.‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ Isabelle Broom ‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ Kiley Dunbar 'Heart-warming and feel-good' Cressida McLaughlin

Two lives bound by love and sacrifice, across decades, across an island, across time itself.Carissa thought she had escaped her past when she fled Edinburgh for the sunlit island of Skiathos. But her peace is shattered when her former partner finds her, determined to drag her back into his control.Her only strength lies in the friendships she forges with Thomas, a WWII veteran who carries the burden of betrayal and loss, and with Demitris, who offers the love she desperately needs. As Thomas recounts his wartime mission, where danger, loyalty, and love collided, Carissa finds the courage to stand against the shadows threatening her own life.A gripping dual-timeline novel of love and survival, The Island Between Us will appeal to readers of Kristin Hannah and Victoria Hislop. A standalone in The Hellenic Collection, it is perfect for fans of sweeping historical stories, emotional journeys, and the enduring power of love.________________________________Praise for The Hellenic Collection:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I love books relating to World War II, enabling me to understand and learn about the struggles, sufferings and bravery of people during that time.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I have visited beautiful Skiathos, so the vivid descriptions took me back there - the smells, the sounds, the delicious food and stunning views. The author’s affection for Greece, clearly shines through.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Island Between Us is another page turner from Dougie. He weaves storylines in a gripping but gentle way so the story takes a pleasing pace. He writes with deep understanding and insight into the human condition and emotions, and the characters feel so real to the reader.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I was so upset when this book ended, that I found myself reading it again, and again. A combination of historical Greece during WWII and modern day angst…★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dougie’s description of Skiathos was perfect and I could just imagine myself sat with Tom listening to his time in the Second World War. It was so emotional.

The truth got his friend killed. Now they’re coming for him. Robbie Mayne steps off a plane and into a nightmare—his best friend dead in what’s being written off as a hit-and-run. But Robbie doesn’t buy it. The deeper he digs, the darker it gets. Drugs. Fraud. Murder. All roads lead to Richard Stelovak, a real estate mogul with money, muscle and a body count. Soon, Robbie is on the run, hunted by ruthless enforcers as he scrambles to expose who killed his friend… and why. Outnumbered and out of time, Mayne must decide how far he’s willing to go for the truth—and what it might cost him. The Catalin Code is the second book in the explosive Catalin Series—a sharp, gripping thriller packed with corruption, conspiracy, and a relentless search for justice. ________________________________________Praise for the Catalin series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the book. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great holiday read. Interesting twists and turns. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved this intelligent thriller. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Different and intriguing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are looking for a good mystery… ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely outstanding read… ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Cannot wait for his next book in series. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Keeps you thinking all way through.

He saw too much. Now they won’t stop until he’s gone. Petru Janco was ready to vanish into witness protection. Instead, he’s running for his life after a brutal ambush leaves him the sole survivor—and the only link to bringing down a ruthless Balkan crime lord. From the alleyways of Bucharest to the streets of Vancouver, hired guns are closing in. Petru knows too much. And the deeper he goes, the more he realizes the corruption he's up against isn’t just criminals—it’s the people sworn to protect him. He’s alone, hunted, and trapped in a country he barely knows. With time running out before the trial, Petru must make one impossible choice after another. If he fails, justice dies with him. Relentless, gritty, and packed with tension, The Catalin Crossing is the explosive third installment in Trevor Douglas’s Catalin Series—where bullets fly, lies unravel, and survival is the only rule. _________________________________________Praise for the Catalin Series: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the book ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great holiday read. Interesting twists and turns ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Loved this intelligent thriller. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Different and intriguing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you are looking for a good mystery… ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Absolutely outstanding read…

A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time.Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer ‘The Sandman’, until personal tragedy forced him off the case.In Lomond’s absence, the killer was never found.Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case – despite the nightmares it brings.When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it’s too late.But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago.Could the Sandman’s identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victim?The Bonnie Dead is the explosive debut Scottish crime thriller from Andrew Raymond – author of Amazon number one political thriller Official Secrets, which has now sold over 100,000 copies.Shot through with dark Glaswegian humour and thrilling twists, he captures the voices of his beloved home city, taking you into its hidden depths, and the iconic hills and glens of nearby Loch Lomond and Arran.If you like writers like JD Kirk, Ian Rankin, and Stuart MacBride, this addictive thriller will have you gripped until its haunting, heart-in-the-mouth climax.

A hard science fiction novel of first contact, in which a lunar survey crew meets an ancient intelligence that spreads by rewriting minds. Claustrophobic, paranoid space horror of isolation, infection, fracturing trust and a threat that must never reach Earth.An ancient intelligence stirs beneath the lunar dust. And it wants off the Moon.Mark Noble thought it was just another routine geological survey. But when his teammate suddenly convulses and dies inside Moonbase, something far older and far more intelligent begins to infiltrate the crew. It doesn’t announce itself. It learns. It spreads—rewriting minds from the inside out.With communication to Earth severed and paranoia rising, Mark must keep his team alive and lead a desperate bid for survival before the infection finds a way home. Yet as friends become enemies and the corridors close in, a darker possibility emerges: the invaders may be reaching for far more than simple conquest. And what they offer could rewrite everything humanity believes.To save humanity, he may have to doom its future.Moonscape is the gripping first entry in the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series: classic hard sci-fi meets psychological horror in the cold vacuum of space. Perfect for fans of Clarke, Asimov, and The Thing.Publisher’s note: Moonscape was previously published in two parts as Moonscape and Moonstruck.Praise for the Mark Noble: Edge of the Void series:★★★★★ “Reads like old masters—classic hard sci-fi with emotional depth.”★★★★★ “I’ll admit that book one scared me spitless. But I couldn’t put it down.”★★★★★ “Solid science, real people, strange situations, clever solutions, and unexpected twists. I will read more of this series.”★★★★★ “Most innovative sci-fi author I’ve read since the 50's old masters of sci-fi!”★★★★★ “Reminded me of Doctor to the Stars because of the infection.”★★★★★ “Believable characters and details, coupled with only modest ‘suspensions of disbelief’... makes me eager for the unfolding story.”★★★★★ “Fast and easy reading. Kind of like an Alien movie.”★★★★★ “Good page turner. Fun and exciting without resorting to needless violence.”★★★★★ “I haven’t been so excited about sci-fi since I first read Heinlein. This is better!”★★★★★ “Classic hard sci-fi without fluff. Reminded me of Clarke, Asimov, Bradbury.”★★★★★ “Tony writes what I call real science fiction, like the old masters.”★★★★★ “Exciting and nerve-wracking… it had me enthralled throughout the entire book.”★★★★★ “A fresh approach to aliens—finally something different than the usual invasion trope.”

The human resistance movement faces its darkest hour as the machines tighten their grip on the galaxy.Across the stars, the Carthaginian machines unleash a relentless crackdown on the rebel forces, determined to crush the uprising once and for all. On Earth, Colt and Mohini, battered by setbacks, embark on a final, desperate mission to strike at the heart of the machine empire.On Galapagos, Ellison leads his people in a valiant stand against the invading robotic warships, as the Carthaginian navy spreads across their world like a plague, smashing through the planet's defenses. With time running out and the odds stacked against them, the people of Galapagos must fight with everything they have to protect their freedom.Meanwhile, Audrey and her band of rebels make their own last-ditch effort to alter the course of history, even as the Carthaginian war machines close in around them. In a galaxy on the brink of total subjugation, the actions of a few brave individuals may be the only thing standing between humanity and eternal servitude.In this epic finale, author Max Carver delivers a heart-pounding, action-packed climax to the series, as the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. With twists and turns at every corner, readers will be left breathless as they follow the resistance's final stand against the empire of machines.Human spirit must triumph over the cold, calculated efficiency of the Carthaginian machines, or the galaxy will be forever lost to the tyranny of AI? The future of humanity will be decided in this unforgettable conclusion to the series.______________________________________________________What readers said about the Empire of Machines series:5.0 out of 5 stars - In Carthage no one can hear you scream! Cracking good story. Has everything you want. 5.0 out of 5 stars - Great sci-fi adventure, I couldn't put it down.5.0 out of 5 stars - If you want a Great, fun, fast paced read you can't go wrong with this series.5.0 out of 5 stars -…all the things that interest me in science fiction machine against humanity, space flight and just a good storyline.

Hear the Faie on the wind. Fear the Furywithin.Anwen is pretty sure she loves her future husband. Theproblem is, he’s not real. When Anwen discovers that she has been under an enchantmentfor months, and that her betrothed, Gresham, is a mysterious being obsessedwith keeping her forever, she escapes to the forbidden Faiewood aftera voice on the wind calls her to safety. She finds herself the captive of agreen-eyed Faie king who gives cryptic half-truths to Anwen’squestions and refuses to let her leave the Faiewood. With her family’slife at stake, and the safety of all Faie hanging in the balance,Anwen learns that she is his birthright. They are bound by the strings of fate,and she is left with only one choice: trust him, or watch the vales burn. Fall into a world of magic and danger with slow-burnromance, fated lovers, and a protective hero determined to save his kingdom.Faie and Fury is the first book in The Faie King's Mortal series. Subscribe toAtwood's newsletter for series updates!

I had crossed the sea and sky to find EvanderI had unraveled my body of its last, frayed edges of strength. I had torn across the vales and battled the demons of time to save him, to save our people, and here at last, we had reached the end of our bonded tapestry—the Gods in their envy had stolen him from me. And they weren’t giving him back.The Faie King, Evander, has saved Anwen from weeks of torture at the hands of Envy, but the danger is far from gone. Erinyes ravages the vales with merciless wildfires, and the three entities Fury, Envy, and Ruin will stop at nothing to bind the mortal to their side again. Starving creatures follow Anwen and Evander as they race through the vales to reach their people, and even the Gods themselves conspire to steal the Faie King and undo everything they have worked for. Anwen must survive in a world of stolen faces, trust a devious selkie prince with hidden motives, and solve the prophecy that would return the Evander's power to his hands. If not, the mortal princess will forfeit her power to Envy and succumb to the bonds that creep around her from the darkest edges of the Faievales.

Anwen is the Faie Queen.Armed with the shared power of Moros and married to the Faie King, she has narrowly escaped a gruesome fate at the hands of Erinyes, and has managed to trap two of the three sisters. But their trials are far from over. In a mountain far away, her brother, King Matth, languishes in mysterious agony. Close to her home, Ruin threatens to break free of the magical barrier that protects the humans and Faie refugees, but Anwen and Evander have no hope of trapping the vengeful sister without fulfilling the prophecy given to Anwen at her birth.When the famed Iron Vice shows up at her gates, fully intending to save Anwen from the Faie he believes have invaded their vale, Anwen finds herself at the center of an ageless dispute between humans and Faie that could prove fatal to the war against Ruin. Desperate to save both people, Anwen and Evander discover that the answer to their salvation can only be found in the Pantheon of the Gods. That is, if they can live long enough to escape it.Either Anwen will reign, or Ruin will burn them all.

A fiercely private TV runner keeps her past locked away until a stranger in her favourite café seat starts to crack the routine she hides behind. Heartfelt British women’s fiction about anxiety, friendship and choosing to begin again.She’s built a life on control. He’s about to upend everything she’s tried to forget.Rosie Nash makes sure everyone else’s chaos stays off-screen. As a runner for live TV, she counts seconds like other people breathe—staying calm, quiet, and invisible. That’s how she likes it. Because behind her composure is a secret she’s never shared, and a past she refuses to revisit.Her one refuge? The Pink Coffee Shop. A sanctuary of cake, kindness, and two friends who offer warmth without pressure. But when a stranger is suddenly in her seat, Rosie’s quiet routine—and the protective shell she’s built—starts to crack.He’s not going away. Her secret is unraveling. And the identity she’s clung to for years is slipping through her grasp.As pressure builds and old wounds resurface, Rosie finds herself in the spotlight for the first time in years—with everything to lose, and maybe more to gain than she ever imagined.The Pink Coffee Shop is the second book in the Cherry Blossom Park series, a moving, emotionally layered novel about trauma, friendship, and the quiet power of choosing to begin again. It’s perfect for readers who love relatable heroines, heartfelt storytelling, and books that make you both laugh and cry.Praise for The Pink Coffee Shop:★★★★★ “Gripping and inspiring and the ending is perfect.”★★★★★ “Couldn’t put this book down, the more you read about Rosie, the more you’ll love her.”★★★★★ “A hilarious and hugely enjoyable look behind the scenes of the television world.”★★★★★ “Really thoughtful exploration of love, loss, friendship and acceptance, all with a light touch and well-rounded characterization.”★★★★★ “Perfect thoughtful escapism… beautifully captured and relatable.”★★★★★ “Deals with anxiety and worry and how it affects people in different ways.”★★★★★ “I so wanted to know what was driving her and blighting her life. I cared about her.”★★★★★ “Highly recommended from a great new author.”★★★★★ “What a wonderful and heartwarming tale… If you’ve ever suffered from anxiety or imposter syndrome there will be plenty to empathise with.”★★★★★ “Loved this book – gripped me from the start.”

Two countries. Two murders. A determined detective about to risk everything.When two killings take place thousands of miles apart in Canada and Alaska, Detective Bernadette Callahan's instincts tell her there's a link.But her superiors disagree, and they move to silence her.Undeterred, Callahan delves deeper and finds an ally deep in rural Alaska. A fellow detective, also under pressure to close his inquiries. The pair are forced into the shadows to work, where they uncover unlikely suspects and a conspiracy linked to Alaska’s billion-dollar oil supply.Powerful forces will stop at nothing to stop the detectives. As they close in, Callahan realizes she is out of time.A page-turning crime thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end._____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bernadette is my kind of cop!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A good action story set in the wilds of Alaska and Canada★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This was a really good fun read★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I will be thinking of this one for a long time. A sign of a good story.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well written, well told tale.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A very intriguing heroine and plot.

A vanished police officer. An ominous storm. A desperate search for the truth in a town full of secrets.Detective Bridgette Cash faces her toughest investigation yet when a local cop vanishes in a remote mountain range. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Bridgette finds herself at odds with the tight-lipped locals of nearby Sanbury and in the crosshairs of a dangerous syndicate.With a deadly snowstorm looming and time running out, she must navigate a treacherous web of deceit to uncover the reason behind the officer’s disappearance. Can she solve the case before it’s too late, or will the icy trails of Sanbury claim another victim?In the gripping second installment of the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thriller series, Cold Trail, Trevor Douglas weaves a chilling tale of hidden truths and suspense keeping readers guessing until the very last page.______________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bridgette Cash Mystery Thrillers:★★★★★The storyline kept me hooked I was unable to put it down.★★★★★ Better than watching a tv series and more action!★★★★★ Bridgette and her unusual flair for danger had me gasping with shock and anticipation. I could not put this book down!★★★★★ It kept me in suspense until the very end★★★★★ Complicated, twisty, and above all, riveting.★★★★★ Not a dull moment! Don’t plan on putting this down once you start it!

Ryan Kaine is on the attack…Hunted by the law and driven by guilt, Ryan Kaine’s mission is to protect the innocent, whatever the cost.When Angela Shafer’s stalker threatens to kill her, she turns to The 83 Trust for help.Kaine vows to deliver justice, but when he reaches Angela’s home too late to prevent a terrible atrocity, the mission becomes deeply personal. Calling in his most trusted men, Danny Pinkerton and William Rollason, Kaine learns that, to keep Angela and her daughter safe, he must take down an entire criminal organisation.As an underworld kingpin and his brutal thugs close in, Kaine will need every ounce of skill, courage, and resolve to survive.Will Kaine justify calling in more favours from former military contacts and reluctantly bringing Lara on a live operation, and still keep everyone safe?(Contains mature themes)With over half a million copies sold, the Ryan Kaine series has become a must-read for fans of Lee Child, Jack Lively, and Robert Ludlum.Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan’s Ryan Kaine series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This story puts you through the ringer as your emotions will be tested to the fullest.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book is fast-paced, exciting, with characters you will cheer for and others you will despise.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Kaine is a friendlier Jack Reacher.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great series. Great action and thrill a minute. Ryan Kaine dispatches another bad guy, like any good hero.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ An excellent read. If you are a Jack Reacher fan, you will love Ryan Kaine.

A deadly virus. A determined detective. A race against time to save the world.In this gripping thriller, Detective Bernadette Callahan faces an industrial accident that defies explanation.When she delves into the bizarre death, a terrifying revelation emerges: a virus that attacks both metal and humans. With the world at stake, Callahan must probe the criminal underworld for answers.As the Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer carries out her investigation, she faces a moral dilemma: trust the criminals whose livelihoods are at stake or risk losing the race against time.Join Callahan, as she races against time to uncover the truth behind the deadly virus in "Pipeline Killers."A page-turning crime thriller that pushes the boundaries of science fiction and reality._____________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Bernadette Callahan Mysteries:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great READ! And a good continuation from Polar Bear Dawn !★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Strong female main character★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great action, good plot★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bernadette is becoming a very good friend.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Willing able and Smart police work.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed this book and will be reading more by Mr. Nicholson

Detective Callahan is sent on a mission to find the one man who might have an answer to North America's rising temperatures. Will she find him in time?Unlikely forces come to her aid as she journeys from the mythical and the scientific to get her answer. If Bernadette gets through the madness of the governments falling apart and uprisings in the population, she'll find a clue to stop the acceleration of the earth's climate.Her search will lead her to the Lakes of Nicaragua, an undersea lab off Florida's coast and the darkness of the High Arctic. She finds herself one step behind another force—is there someone inside the FBI or the government that is leaking information and trying to stop her?This is the third novel in the Bernadette Callahan Detective Series. This portrays a female detective in Canada's national police force, The RCMP, who fights crime on her own terms.If you like fast action, with a twist of humour, you will enjoy this series!

Ryan Kaine is on the defensive…When Kaine receives a mysterious text with an address and the terse message, “Help them,” he knows someone from The 83 is in trouble.Unscrupulous men try to force Greek restaurateurs, the Constantines, out of their business and their home, but they stand firm. Until the head of the family, Orestes, is attacked and left fighting for his life. Their neighbours are running scared. The police are turning a blind eye.With one of The 83 in danger, Kaine flies straight into the heart of trouble without a second thought. Trying to avoid the attention of the thousands of facial recognition cameras across London, he finds himself waist-deep in a mesh of treachery, lies, and deception, caught in a fight to the death that he cannot and will not lose.Can Kaine find out why the family is under attack, neutralise the threat, and make it out of London without being recognised?With over half a million copies sold, the Ryan Kaine series has become a must-read for fans of Lee Child, Jack Lively, and Robert Ludlum.Here’s what Amazon readers are saying about Kerry J Donovan’s Ryan Kaine series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The strength of the author is that Kaine's character and his actions are believable.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Follow the thrills, lies, and deceit as Kerry weaves an intricate plot leaving readers wanting to turn the page and not miss anything.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great story. Lots of action.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Another non-stop ride!! Ryan Kaine is back to adjusting bad guys life expectancies!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Never a dull moment and I’m greatly looking forward to the next chapter in the Ryan Kaine saga!

When life falls apart, can love rebuild the pieces under the Spanish sun?She’s sworn off love, until a gorgeous stranger turns her world upside down.Abigail’s life has unravelled - she's jobless, homeless, and heartbroken in the blink of an eye. Seeking refuge with her Aunt May in Spain, she throws herself into a fresh start in San Sebastian, swearing off men for good.But then she meets Gabe - gorgeous, grumpy and annoyingly irresistible. He’s only around for a week, and he’s clearly hiding something. Abigail fights her growing attraction to him, but when Gabe’s secret is revealed on national television, she’s faced with a choice: risk her new life by trusting him, or let her past heartbreak keep her from taking a second chance at love.Escape to the sublime in this heart-warming romance full of love, hope and second chances.‘Captivating, romantic and gorgeously evocative’ ISABELLE BROOM‘Escapist and immersive, a joy to read’ KILEY DUNBAR‘Heart-warming and feel-good’ CRESSIDA McLAUGHLIN

The Germans arrived with a plan to occupy a quiet French village. The French Resistance and Allied forces had other plans.Sturmbannführer Gunther Dettmer stands at the Franco-German border, poised with Hitler's war machine to unleash the western Blitzkrieg. Six hundred kilometers away, WWI veteran René Legrand tends to his fields in peaceful Sainte-Mère-Église, trying to forget his past as the French army's deadliest assassin. He’s unaware that the skills he's buried will soon be needed again.For René's thirteen-year-old son Jean-Pierre, life revolves around school, farm work, and stealing glances at the captivating Angelique. As war engulfs their village, he must grow up quickly, joining his father and brother in a dangerous campaign to undermine their German occupiers and aid the approaching Allied invasion.Meanwhile, the Jewish Shapiro family races against time, attempting to escape across the treacherous Pyrenees Mountains into Spain before the Nazis close in. And at Fort Benning, Georgia, Captain James Gavin launches America's first parachute platoon—never imagining that four years later, as General "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin, he'll lead his men into the largest invasion in history.These are the heroes of Sainte-Mère-Église, whose lives will converge in the shadow of D-Day.In this masterfully crafted novel, J.D. Keene brings together the stories of civilians, soldiers, and refugees, creating an unforgettable tale of courage and resilience during history's greatest invasion._______________________________________Praise for The Heroes of Sainte-Mère-Église:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ One of the best historical fiction stories of WW2 that I have read, and I’ve read plenty★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Edge of my seat and reading late into the night. Excellent story of soldiers, civilians and brave resistance fighters.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I felt as though I had traveled back In time to the invasion.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The historical accuracy is amazing, which helps with the credibility of the story.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A must read for any WW2, Band of Brothers fans!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A fascinating telling of such an historic time!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Once started I could not put it down!

A dazzling diva, a glittering society dinner, and a killer with a terrible grudge…In Edwardian England, bookish and bespectacled Vita Carew longs to be left to her scientific studies. But she can't avoid the event of the season, a gala at Pemberton Hall. This glamorous concert and sumptuous dinner will mark the Pemberton household’s triumphant return to society after a run of misfortune.But disaster strikes as soon as the seafood is served. Elegant guests fall ill on all sides and, whilst administering first aid as best she can, amateur sleuth Vita suspects foul play. When the Pemberton’s governess is found dead the next day, Vita’s suspicions double—could Miss Hartley’s death have been covered up to avoid interrupting the carefully planned soirée?Vita must probe dark secrets behind Pemberton Hall’s elegant veneer to discover who is to blame. But can she do so before the killer strikes again?Poison at Pemberton Hall is the intriguing first novel in Fran Smith’s Vita Carew Mysteries, perfect for readers who love stylish mysteries and feisty female sleuths.________________________________________________________________________Praise for the Vita Carew Mysteries series:  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A delightful read.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Well worth reading!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rich with details and personalities.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderfully witty and cleverly written.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I liked Vita immensely.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plot twists a plenty and interesting characters.

The enchanting fourth book in the Splintered Magic series.The witches are gone. The inn is open. Peace and quiet? Yeah, right.Brigid Donovan’s battle with the witches is finally over. Her new supernatural bed and breakfast is open for business, and she’s ready to embrace her new life as a low-key small business owner.But peace never lasts.A power vacuum left by the defeated coven is attracting supernatural trouble from all corners. Vampires, shifters, witches—they all want a piece of the territory. Brigid would rather stay out of it. But that’s not how things work in Kilchis.And just when she thought things couldn’t get worse… someone dumps an angry poltergeist in her inn. Because obviously she needed a haunted guest room during the opening week.With the ever-grumpy (but loyal) Mr. Mittens, a tight-knit magical crew, and a growing list of problems, Brigid has to keep her business—and herself—alive and intact.Can she keep the inn afloat—and keep her head above water? Only time will tell.Splintered Haven is Book Four in the Splintered Magic series, a sharp, snarky blend of urban fantasy, fae mischief, talking cats, and magical mayhem. Perfect for fans of humorous paranormal adventure, witchy world-building, and midlife heroines with bite.Praise for the Splintered Magic series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Wonderfully written as all the books have been in this series so far!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This book awesome and recommend anyone to read it.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I love the cat!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I laughed, got angry and even cried! Jilleen did an amazing job.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Brigid is a fun character she is new to magic but doing her best!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “The author truly hits her stride. This is the best book so far!”

The biting fifth book in the Splintered Magic series. The vampires are back. The griffins are circling. And Brigid’s B&B is one crisis away from combustion.The Secret Haven Inn is finally running smoother—if you don’t count the escalating tension with the vampires. Brigid and her friends thought they’d ended the threat, but the vamps have Kilchis’s police force in their pocket… and maybe more.As if that weren’t enough, Brigid has sworn to protect Brightfeather’s griffin chicks by keeping them hidden from their powerful royal grandparents. If that secret gets out, she won’t just be facing a vampire uprising—she could spark an all-out griffin war.Running a magical bed and breakfast? Turns out it’s the politics, not the guests, that might drive her to drink.With Mr. Mittens at her side and new gargoyle allies in her corner, Brigid’s doing her best to hold it all together. But one smooth day? That might be asking too much.Splintered Secret is Book Five in the Splintered Magic series, a sharp, snarky blend of urban fantasy, fae mischief, talking cats, and magical mayhem. Perfect for fans of humorous paranormal adventure, witchy world-building, and midlife heroines with bite.Praise for the Splintered Magic series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “What a Great Series! Fae and witches, vampires, shifters and dragons?”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “OMG! This is now my favorite book ever!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I did it again. I sucked down another book too fast!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This series just keeps getting better!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “This was so exciting and intriguing!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Love the characters and their relationships with each other!”

The sixth and final book in the Splintered Magic series.She’s tried peace. She’s tried patience. Now she’s out of both.Brigid Donovan is fighting on two fronts—and she’s had enough. The vampires want her gone so they can claim the territory for themselves. The griffins are circling, suspicious and relentless, searching for chicks she swore to protect.She’s already shut down her Inn once after realizing she couldn’t keep her guests safe. But now? She’s done. Finished. Fed up.With thirteen elements at her command, powerful allies by her side, and a Splintercat who’s way too eager to cause mayhem, Brigid’s ready to go on the offensive.It’s time to end this.And if you’re smart, you’ll stay out of her way. If not? Well… best case, Brigid deals with you herself.Worst case? She lets the cat do it.Splintered Destiny is Book Six in the Splintered Magic series, a sharp, snarky blend of urban fantasy, fae mischief, talking cats, and magical mayhem. Perfect for fans of humorous paranormal adventure, witchy world-building, and midlife heroines with bite.Praise for the Splintered Magic series:★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I truly enjoyed the story line and character building.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Every book is hard to put down as you become so engrossed!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “I loved all the books. Smart and funny, full of life.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A truly enjoyable collection of fantasy, humor and love.”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Splintered destiny series was well written and entertaining!”★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Loved every moment!”