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  Expecting - The Duology

  P. O. Dixon

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  Experience the timeless tale of Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy as they challenge societal expectations and follow their hearts in this captivating duology. With each story, be swept away by their journey to find love and overcome obstacles that threaten to keep them apart. 
  Book 1 - Expecting His Proposal 
  What if Darcy had not insulted Elizabeth at the Meryton assembly, but had danced with her instead? What if Elizabeth had refused to listen to anything negative that George Wickham had to say about Darcy? What if Elizabeth had been so preoccupied with thoughts of the master of Pemberley that by the time his visit to Kent was coming to an end, she was expecting his proposal? 
  Book 2 - Expecting His Wife 
  Miss Elizabeth Bennet has accepted Mr. Darcy’s proposal. Wedding plans are well underway. What could possibly go wrong? 
  What happens when Elizabeth’s Hertfordshire relations and Mr. Darcy’s aristocratic relations come face to face? Is the couple’s abiding love enough to ensure their path to happily ever after, or will a mishap or two get in their way? You’ll love how this fast-paced, diverting short story of lasting love and ultimate acceptance unfolds. 
  What listeners have said about the books in this duology: 
  “Expecting His Proposal met all my expectations once again, from reading the book to listening to the audiobook. It brought laughter and sighs and made me smile in happiness to listen to yet another masterpiece.” 
  “Pearl Hewitt brings humor and passion into the characters of the story, and brings them to life, which makes the story even better than if one only read the book.” 
  “I just love narrator Pearl Hewitt. She has a spunk and sassiness in her readings that make listening very enjoyable.”

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  Whispers of Her Worth - A Hotel...

  Tanya E Williams

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  In an era determined to silence women, two sisters must decide what it means to be truly seen. 
  Vancouver, 1928. Change is sweeping across Canada as the courts prepare to decide whether women are to be recognized as “persons” under the law. Inside the gilded walls of The Hotel Hamilton, Clara and Louisa Wilson grapple with questions of love, ambition, and the roles they are expected to play—decisions that could alter the course of their lives as profoundly as the verdict unfolding in court. 
  For Clara, The Hotel Hamilton has always been both a responsibility and a refuge. But as she steps into the role of temporary hotel matron, she finds herself torn between the value she discovers in her work and the life she might forfeit if she chooses marriage—convinced she cannot have both. 
  Louisa, never one to remain silent, divides her days between her duties as a maid and a flourishing career on stage. After months of captivating audiences, her sights are set on Hollywood. But when a new director reduces women to mere ornaments in his productions, Louisa must summon the courage to speak out and trust her own talent to carry her forward—or risk losing the future she has fought to claim. 
  As the Wilson sisters wrestle with loyalty, love, and the pursuit of independence, the ripples of the Persons Case echo through their lives, compelling them to ask: Who decides a woman’s worth? And how far will they go to seize it? 
  Sweeping in history and rich with emotion, Whispers of Her Worth is a powerful story of sisterhood, resilience, and quiet defiance. This unforgettable chapter of The Hotel Hamilton Series will immerse you in its world and echo in your heart long after the final page.

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  Louisa Baldwin - A Short Story...

  Louisa Baldwin

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  Louisa MacDonald was born in 1845, one of eleven children of part Scottish descent.  Together with three of her sisters they were known as the ‘MacDonald sisters’ primarily because of their marriages to well-known men.   
   
  In 1866 she married the wealthy industrialist Alfred Baldwin in a double wedding with her sister Anne.   
   
  After giving birth to Stanley on the 3rd August 1867, who would go on to become Prime Minister, she drifted into an unhappy life in her then residence in Worcestershire.  She had at least one miscarriage and days alone depressed and in darkness. 
   
  During the 1870’s the couple travelled to find a lasting cure and tried a variety of treatments which led to her recovery in 1883.  She now became a leading figure in her local village of Wilden, near Stourbridge. 
   
  Her writing career of novels, short stories and poetry is often overlooked, as was the case with so many women, yet her works reveal many talents and a gift for melding odd and weird circumstances into seemingly everyday life.   
   
  Louisa Baldwin died in 1925. 
   
  1 - Louisa Baldwin - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - The Empty Picture Frame by Louisa Baldwin 
  3 - The Shadow on the Blind by Louisa Baldwin 
  4 - The Weird of the Walfords by Louisa Baldwin 
  5 - Many Waters Cannot Quench Love by Louisa Baldwin 
  6 - My Next Door Neighbour by Louisa Baldwin

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  Ethel Lina White - A Short Story...

  Ethel Lina White

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  Ethel Lina White was born on the 2nd April 1876 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, in Wales. 
   
  Her family were wealthy due to her father’s invention of a waterproofing material used, initially, for the London Underground. 
   
  Ethel started writing when she was only a child and published essays and poems in children’s papers.  She was also a talented artist. 
   
  As an adult she began to write short stories and, some years later, she started writing novels.  At the time she was working for the Ministry of Pensions in London but resigned in order to accept an advance of ten pounds and begin a career as a novelist.  It was this determination that helped her become one of the best-known crime writers in the English-speaking world during the 1930’s and 40’s. 
   
  Perhaps her best-known books are the ‘The Lady Vanishes’ and ‘The Spiral Staircase’ both of which were originally entitled differently but were republished with new names after being filmed.  Whilst today she lacks attention, in her day she was as popular and as highly regarded as Agatha Christie. 
   
  Ethel Lina White died in London on the 13th of August 1944 of ovarian cancer.  She was 68. 
   
  In her will she made a bizarre condition in order for her sister to receive her estate of £5737.  It read: "I give and bequeath unto Annis Dora White all that I possess on condition she pays a qualified surgeon to plunge a knife into my heart after death."   In life she had a fear of being buried alive.

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  The Earth Is the Lord's - A Novel

  Taylor Caldwell

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  From a #1 New York Times–bestselling author: A “magnificent” epic based on the early life of Genghis Khan (New York Herald Tribune). This sweeping saga captures life in the Far East during the Middle Ages and dramatizes the events that transformed a Mongol tribesman named Temujin into the man who would conquer Asia and be known to the world for centuries to come as Genghis Khan.   Raised by an indomitable woman and educated by his outcast uncle, Temujin becomes a fearsome warrior who inspires loyalty in his friends and hatred in his enemies. But he is also blessed with a keen intelligence and the charisma of a natural born leader. In an era marked by treachery and savage violence, these gifts lead Temujin to a relentless pursuit of power.   From the Gobi Desert to Samarkand, Taylor Caldwell transports readers to a distant world and shines a brilliant light on one of history’s most enigmatic figures. On her “huge historical canvas . . . blood spurts from the knife; beads of sweat stand out on straining flesh; lusts are consummated and revenges achieved” (New York Herald Tribune).

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  Forbidden Scroll The: Book...

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  The Forbidden Scroll is a riveting tale of hidden knowledge, ancient power, and the perilous cost of curiosity. When a young scholar unearths a scroll long thought destroyed—its contents capable of reshaping the world—they are thrust into a deadly chase across kingdoms and ruins where betrayal hides behind every ally and legends blur with truth. As secrets unfold and enemies close in, the line between protector and destroyer grows ever thinner. Brimming with suspense, magic, and high-stakes adventure, The Forbidden Scroll is a gripping journey through forgotten lore, dangerous choices, and the burning question: what truths were buried for a reason? Ideal for fans of dark academia, epic fantasy, and mysterious relics, this audiobook delivers a masterclass in tension and discovery.

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