Editora: Wildside Press
Edgar Wallace turns his talents to a comedy of manners. When young Chick is unexpectedly catapulted into the aristocracy by an uncle's death, he finds himself unprepared for life as a marquis. Unambitious and friendly, Chick has been working as as office clerk. Now he must navigate high society with the help of his friend Gwenda and everything he's learned at school.
When the town's flower show judge is found dead surrounded by prize-winning roses, florist Lily finds herself in a thorny situation. With her knowledge of poisonous plants and the help of a handsome botanist, Lily must arrange the clues to find a killer who's been planting more than just flowers in this small town.Ver livro
Once again, the cat must save the day Ben who rides dragons is twice a hero. He's defeated all kinds of demons and learned how to transform into a chimera. That's powerful stuff for a mere cat. Oh, how proud his ancestors would be if they saw him today. In fact, he's far too powerful for Astravar, the mighty warlock and Ben's nemesis, who can't stand the thought of being defeated by a mere moggie. But now he has allied with the other warlocks and together they have a plan to destroy the kingdom. Obviously, when the warlocks attack, everyone's going to turn to the mighty Dragoncat for help. That's the problem with being a hero, you see. When threats loom on the horizon, everyone expects said hero to step up to the plate and save the day. Alas, war involves giving up a lot of home comforts, and Ben doesn't like that one bit.Ver livro
The Mulligan is a unique story about a common man. Rich in emotion and filled with unforgettable characters,The Mulligan winds it's way across America's heartland as master storyteller Nathan Jorgenson uses the life of Joe Mix to weave a tapestry colored with laughter, pain, and redemption. After investing much of his life in an unhappy marriage and an unfulfilling career, Dr. Joe Mix realizes that he made most of the important decisions of his life in order to please others, not himself. When the consequences of his wrong decisions threaten to smother him, Joe Mix finally snaps and decides to forsake all that he has done, and sets out to reclaim the life he feels he should have chosen. The ensuing odyssey carries him to his childhood home in South Dakota, a cattle ranch in Montana, and ultimately to the end of the road; the banks of a trout stream. We all wonder what our lives could have been, Joe Mix went looking for his life. ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist Independent Publisher Book Award Finalist for Book of the YearVer livro
A hilarious and heartwarming read perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Caroline James and Maddie Please! As Margaret Adams buries her late husband she comes to a shocking realisation – she was widowed long before Bob dropped dead on the ninth hole at his beloved golf club. Now, with her children grown and her unhappy marriage over, Maggie goes in search of something to make her happy. Enter Las Vegas bowling alley, Cactus Lanes! With its neon sign, legendary chilli fries and community spirit, stepping through the doors does more than put a smile on Maggie’s face, it changes her life. As she discovers the friendships she’s always craved – and a chance at a true love with gorgeous owner Frank Martinez – Maggie comes to realise that it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about choosing your lane and striking with determination in the direction that allows you to be you.Readers are loving Misbehaving at Cactus Lanes: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this life affirming story that tells you that it's never too late to be alive.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love books that celebrate women, female friendships and the power of being together.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoyed this page turner that has characters that you can relate to.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ’This is a story of how life really can begin in your 70s. It took for her husband to suddenly die, for Maggie to bee freed from what was a stifling, boring, loveless marriage, not abusive, just indifferent, and for her to start discovering what it is she really wants from life.' Maggie's story is a humorous exploration of life's later stages, where she finds herself immersed in a vibrant Latino sports community. As a wife and mother, she discovers new voices and stories that challenge her perceptions and inspire her to live life on her own terms. For fans of Kate Galley (Old Girls Behaving Badly), Lucy Mitchell (The Christmas Dog Sitters), Debbie Viggiano (Wendy's Winter Gift), Helen Bridgett (The High Life), and Anita Davison (Death on a Train). HarperCollins 2024Ver livro
An Action-Adventure Sci Fi Comedy, starring Captain Tim Clark, who isn't really a Captain at all. As a terrifying supernova unleashes its destruction upon the Earth, Tim's slow solar powered computer overloads and boots to life. To avoid capture after averting nuclear war, the computer shuts down to return to Tim in the form of a female robot he names Lotus. Welcoming every command Tim sees fit to suggest, Tim, Lotus and Arnold (his delivery driver), fight a never-ending battle to save the world, themselves and for truth justice and a good cup of coffee. Welcome to Captus.Ver livro
