Publisher: BookRix
3 stories in this book are: THE BRONZE RINGPRINCE HYACINTH AND THE DEAR LITTLE PRINCESSEAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON with illustrations in this book
In a world where reality wavers like a fragile mirage, **Delia The Familiar Stranger** beckons you into the heart of the enigma. As Delia navigates the haunting landscape of her altered existence, she encounters an intricate web of lost memories and hidden truths, revealing the stark beauty and terror that lies in the unknown. Her journey unfolds through the delicate notes of **Für Elise**, an ethereal guide in her search for clarity amidst the cacophony of her fragmented identity. Every corner of Delia’s life pulsates with the echoes of laughter and whispers of secrets just beyond her reach, drawing her—and you—deeper into the shadows. With each chapter illuminated by Torion Dexter's evocative narration, the story transcends mere words, immersing you in a symphony of chilling soundscapes and vivid imagery that linger long after the final page is turned. As you accompany Delia on her path to rediscovery, the line between her reality and your own begins to blur, inviting reflection on the delicate balance of memory and forgetfulness. With each revelation, you are compelled to confront your own labyrinth of choices and the shadows that dance just at the edge of your consciousness. Prepare to be captivated by a narrative that merges the familiar with the uncanny, inviting you to uncover the layers of your own identity within the delicate intricacies of Delia’s story. **Delia The Familiar Stranger** is not just a tale; it is a reflective odyssey through the depths of self-discovery, where every heartbeat resonates with the promise of transformation. Your adventure awaits, and in the echoes of its shadows, the secrets of your own life may just whisper back.Show book
A completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast. Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand. So when she sees that her family’s old coastguard cottage is available, she wonders if renting it for the summer will finally help her move on from the man who just broke her heart. As soon as Maggie arrives she is delighted to find her childhood best-friend Sorcha and Sorcha’s cousin Brian still living in town. They enjoy cosy nights in the local harbour pub, with its stunning views across the ocean, as if no time has passed. And when Brian reveals he had a fierce teenage crush on Maggie, she can’t help but notice just how handsome he has become. But then Maggie finds a worn metal box hidden in the attic of the house, full of love letters she exchanged with a sweet American boy she met one summer. During their last night together, star-gazing on the beach, they promised to find each other again. Soon it becomes clear that Maggie is not the only one returning to Sandy Cove. Torn between her growing feelings for Brian and the romance she’s held in her heart for many years, Maggie realises that her summer may be more complicated than she’d expected. Will Maggie finally find a true love who can sweep her off her feet or will this holiday in Sandy Cove be her last? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Sheila O’Flanagan and Debbie Macomber will fall head over heels for this enchanting, feel-good romance.Show book
A young treasure diving couple is sadistically murdered in the back country of the Florida Keys - and Jesse McDermitt's friend is the prime suspect. The reclusive federal agent and former combat Marine launches his own investigation in the face of overwhelming evidence. McDermitt is certain of his friend's innocence. When a third victim's body is discovered lodged among the mangrove roots on Knockemdown Key, the race to stop a serial killer begins. Detective Devon Evans will do anything to apprehend the killer before he claims another victim. With shifting political winds, McDermitt and his friends must improvise and adapt to the ever-changing tide. There's more than meets the eye in this tenth novel in the Jesse McDermitt series!Show book
Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback. JIMMY GOGGLES THE GOD: "It isn't every one who's been a god," said the sunburnt man. "But it's happened to me. Among other things." I intimated my sense of his condescension.Show book
A small town, marriage of convenience, standalone sports romance. This steamy romance will make you blush, everywhere. Whitley When Pope left our hometown my life changed. When he came back and saw his nemesis's ring on my finger, I knew he would be angry, but people change, right? When he found out I had a little girl he demanded I call things off with Kal. He says he refuses to let a man like him raise his child. I told him she wasn't his, but he still won't back down. Pope The last thing I expected when I finally came home was to find out my best friend was a single mother to a four-year-old little beauty. Especially since that best friend asked me to rid her of her virtue before I left to play in the minors, nearly five years ago. She says she's not mine, but I know she belongs to me. They say all is fair in love and baseball, but when secrets are revealed and truths are finally told, will he fight for a love he never expected or the game he was born to play? Contains mature themes.Show book
While Theo Florakis still eludes him, Aaron Holt agrees to come back to the agency once his conditions are met. His first target, though, is not so easy. Mikita Bykov is a master assassin who has slipped through the grasp of every organization and agency that has ever hunted him. To accomplish his mission, Holt may need to enlist the help of a new friend that assisted him in Singapore. Together, they’ll try to hunt Bykov down. But will they find the assassin first? Or will Bykov eliminate them before they get the chance?Show book
