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  Anthony - The Shackleford...

  Beverley Watts

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  Get ready for more laughter and sparkling romance in this, the final instalment of the Shackleford Sisters… 
  Anthony Shackleford had long been acquainted with the word duty. Indeed, since the moment he could walk, it had been drummed into him every Friday between the hours of two and four in the afternoon, accompanied by tea and apple cake. His mother had always been especially partial to apple cake. 
   
  The essence of his obligation was this. The Duke of Blackmore could not be expected to keep his in-laws into their twilight years. Despite the fact that his sisters had all made extremely advantageous marriages, as the only son, it was his job to ensure his parents a comfortable dotage. So, for the most part, his duty had always appeared very simple. Marry an heiress, preferably with a title. But while Anthony was handsome enough to capture the eye of even the pickiest of debutantes, the fact that the Duke had seen fit to gift him with a manor house and twelve acres would certainly help in winning over any unduly ambitious mothers. 
   
  Though grateful for his brother in law’s generosity, Anthony was nevertheless determined not to hang onto his benefactor’s coat tails and stubbornly declared he would undertake the repairs to Bovey Manor himself. Unfortunately, that meant he would have to temporarily set aside his duty since the renovations were likely to take some time… 
   
  Georgiana didn’t know her last name. In fact it was only by accident that she discovered her first one. Raised in the slums of Exeter, she’d been George to everyone for as long as she could remember and no one but her foster family had any idea she was a girl. She knew nothing of where she came from, only that Henry and Martha Atkins were being paid to keep her alive. Indeed, she’d always been a pain in her foster father’s slovenly arse - until she began to blossom into womanhood. As he suddenly started looking for ways to be alone with her, Georgiana realised she had to escape. 
   
  But Henry Atkins was not about to simply let her go. In truth, he dared not, since she was the key to plans years in the making… 
   
  When Anthony crossed paths with a raggedy arsed lad named George, employing him out of pity to help with the renovations to Bovey Manor, he had no inkling that his life was about to change forever, and duty would be the very last thing on his mind… 
   
  Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humour and a little bit of steam...

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  Stephen Crane - A Short Story...

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane was born 1st November, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey and was the eighth surviving child out of fourteen.  Incredibly he began writing at the age of four and was published several times by the age of sixteen.   
   
  Crane only began a full-time education when he was nine but quickly mastered the grades needed to catch up and move forward. Although educated at Lafayette and Syracuse he had little interest in completing university and was keener to move on to a career, declaring college to be ‘a waste of time’.  By twenty he was a reporter and two years later had published his debut novel ‘Maggie: A Girl of the Streets’.  In literary circles this was hailed as the first work of American literary Naturalism.  
   
  Two years later, in 1895, he was the subject of worldwide acclaim for his Civil War novel, written without the benefit of any actual war experiences, ‘The Red Badge of Courage’.  It was indeed a masterpiece and his finest hour.  A year later life began its downwards descent when he became embroiled in a scandal which was to doom his career.  In attempting to help a suspected prostitute being falsely charged by a policeman he became the target of the authorities. 
   
  Later the same year en-route to Cuba as a War Correspondent he met the hotel madam Cora Taylor in Jacksonville, Florida.  This was to become the defining relationship of his life.  Continuing his journey, somewhere between Florida and Cuba his ship sank, and he was cast adrift for several days.  Rescued, he returned to cover conflicts wherever they were situated, some as far away as Greece.  For a time he lived in England with Cora, usually beyond their means, befriending fellow writers such as H G Wells and Joseph Conrad.    
   
  His poems, predominantly short and abstract, display another facet of his talent which questions, advises and presents his audience with much to contemplate.  Some are difficult to engage with but with the effort comes the reward. 
    
  In declining health and beset by money problems, Stephen Crane died of tuberculosis, aged a mere 28 on 5th June 5, 1900, at Badenweiler, Germany. He is buried in New Jersey. 
  1 - Stephen Crane - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 
  3 - The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane 
  4 - The Pace of Youth by Stephen Crane 
  5 - A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane 
  6 - The Veteran by Stephen Crane

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  The Swagger Sword - Templars...

  David S. Brody

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  Fact: In the 1980s, a Vatican archbishop and rogue group of Freemasons were implicated in the murder of Pope John Paul I. A decade later, that same cleric illicitly acquired an ancient Templar scroll directly undermining fundamental Church teachings. 
   
   
   
  Today, historians Cameron Thorne and Amanda Spencer-Gunn stumble upon a sword engraved with a map leading to this hidden scroll. A pope was murdered the first time to keep the scroll a secret. Can Cam and Amanda escape a similar fate? 
   
   
   
  Based on actual historical artifacts. 
   
   
   
  Publishers Weekly says of the author, "BRODY DOES A TERRIFIC JOB OF WRAPPING HIS RESEARCH IN A FAST-PACED THRILL RIDE."

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  Dirty Laundry

  Holley Trent

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  Carine Bennett has become so pragmatic about dating that she’ll settle for anyone who can make her feel something beyond mere sufferance. 
  She may be bleakly self-deprecating in her half-serious request for her longtime fetish club peer to have her way with her, but Heidi Dowd doesn’t think there’s anything funny about the suggestion. Although Heidi had vowed to never again be intimate with women who made her their “exception,” she’s willing to put Carine through her paces. 
  Heidi is confident she can approach their arrangement with professional detachment. However, she soon learns that Carine has more than just an adventurous spirit. She has audacity. And when she insists that Heidi elevate their status beyond the bedroom, Heidi’s immediate instinct is to break things off. 
  Carine insists that she’s not afraid for everyone to know who she loves, but Heidi’s been around the block too many times. She’s not going to get her hopes up again. Not even dominatrices are immune to getting broken hearts.

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  Molly's Letter

  Jennifer Donnelly

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  New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly returns to the unforgettable world of her beloved first novel, The Tea Rose. 
   
  It’s the summer of 1891, New York City, in the early days of Fiona Finnegan’s marriage to Nicholas Soames. Though their marriage is an unconventional one and the wounds of the past are not fully healed, the two best friends are happy together, consumed with chasing their  
  dreams and building a better life for themselves and their loved ones. 
   
  When Fiona senses a quiet love blossoming between her widowed uncle, Michael Finnegan, and his neighbor, Mary Munro, she’s thrilled and hopes that Michael will soon propose to Mary. 
   
  But one night, at a family supper, a surprise announcement tears these hopes asunder. 
   
  Will Mary be lost to a determined suitor? Or will Fiona and Nick find a way to unite two souls who belong together but are held apart by grief, pride, and too many words left unspoken? 
   
  Molly’s Letter is a love letter to family, friends, and the bonds that outlast loss, pain, and sometimes, even life itself.

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  The Cosy Croissant Café

  Jane Linfoot

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  ‘Sparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic’ Sunday Times bestseller Phillipa Ashley 
  ‘The Cosy Croissant Café is a delectable mix of laugh-out-loud moments, slow-burn attraction, and the kind of small-town charm that feels like a warm hug.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This was such a gorgeous and cosy read about self-discovery and coming out of your comfort zone.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The Cosy Croissant Café is such a heartwarming story about love, friendship, and enjoying life's simple pleasures. If you are looking to escape to a charming seaside village, then this book is for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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  Boathouse cottage was meant to be a sanctuary for Betty and her beloved rescue Shetland pony, Pumpkin… 
  But now, as her sister’s marriage implodes and the family cottage in St Aidan becomes a bargaining chip that needs to be protected, Betty finds herself facing off against her unwanted flatmate – her brother-in-law's best friend, Miles. Miles may be gorgeous and a talented pastry chef too, but she can't afford to be swayed by either his charm or his delicious croissant campaign. 
  Or can she? Because as Betty soon realises, there might be more to gain from aligning with the talented baker than fighting against the temptation he and his pastries pose… 
  –Readers LOVE The Cosy Croissant Café… 🥐 
  ‘It really is the cosiest book. Just perfect for cuddling up with on a cold night. The perfect mood booster!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘There are some parts that made me laugh, and I love the addition of Pumpkin the pony which really made me smile. A lovely read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I was cheering for [Betty and Miles] from start to finish.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Jane Linfoot serves up the perfect balance of humor, heart, and heat in this enemies-to-lovers gem.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The romance was hard won but worth the wait’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book was the gorgeous, indulgent, cosy hug that I needed this weekend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A beautiful setting, a cute pony, sexual tension and of course croissants. What's not to love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A funny, sweet story set in beautiful Cornwall.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I thoroughly enjoyed The Cosy Croissant Cafe and plan to read all of her books because of this fabulous introduction.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A really lovely summer read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This is such a dreamy book. I loved every single page.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Pumpkin is one of the best characters in the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fab read but don’t read if you are hungry.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  In this latest romantic comedy novel by best-selling author Jane Linfoot, the small, rural town of St Aiden becomes the backdrop for a humorous and contemporary story. The up-coming pre-order of The Cosy Croissant Café promises to be a top pick for fans of cooking stories and methods, as well as those who enjoy a good romance. 
  For fans of Donna Ashcroft (Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands), Heidi Swain (Best Summer Ever), Ali Mcnamara (It Always Snows on Mistletoe Square), and Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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