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The Ark was humanity’s last hope. Now it may be their executioner. Cal Harker and a handful of survivors wake from cryo-sleep to a nightmare: failing systems, sealed compartments, and a ship that no longer recognizes them as crew. Every breath is a battle. Every flicker of power could be the last. Then comes the truth. Eight centuries have passed. Earth is dead. The Ark crashed long ago on a poisoned world, and something has grown in the wreckage. A bio-crystalline intelligence called Arkroot is spreading through the hull, learning their movements, adapting to their heat, hunting. When ...

A laundromat secret pulls a small-town mom into a murder investigation. Can Margie catch a killer before she becomes the next victim? Margie Anderson thought her biggest problems were juggling her kids, Sara and George, and keeping Fresh Threads Laundromat running smoothly. Then the clothes of local millionaire Richard Hargrove land on her counter, and a crumpled note and stubborn lipstick marks whisper that someone wants him dead. When Richard is murdered, Margie realizes the answers may be hiding in the piles of laundry that pass through her hands every day. From lipstick on starched ...

A Christmas house party, a stolen heirloom, and a deadly game. But when everyone is hiding something, who can one trust? Eleanor Carstone never imagined herself as a thief, but when she attends a Regency-themed murder mystery weekend at Winterbourne Hall, she finds herself entangled in a real-life heist. The priceless Mistletoe Bauble, a cherished family heirloom, has disappeared without a trace. With suspicion falling on Eleanor, she must race against time to uncover the truth before being wrongfully accused of the crime. Surrounded by a winter wonderland and a group of guests with their ...

🎄 Christmas is a time for wonder, kindness, and the gifts that can’t be wrapped. 🎄 ✨ This magical collection brings you fourteen Christmas tales — seven brand-new, heartwarming stories inspired by timeless classics, paired with the original tales that inspired them. From snowy villages to enchanted forests, each new story sparkles with magic, friendship, and hope, reminding us that true gifts are promises kept, kindness freely given, and love that warms even the coldest night. Alongside them, you’ll find beloved classics including The Snow Queen ❄️, The Gift of the Magi ...

In the charming town of Scarlet Pines, secrets spin faster than a washing machine, and just days before Christmas, one woman is about to tumble into the deadliest load of all. Margie Anderson didn’t expect her fresh start as a laundromat owner to involve carols on the radio, twinkle lights in the windows, and eavesdropping on murder plots between loads of festive jumpers. But when Silas Grimbold, Scarlet Pines’ most reviled landlord, turns up dead at Bramblewick House under suspicious circumstances, Margie’s scientific instincts kick in. With the town gearing up for the holidays, ...

What if a scorched child’s dress could unravel a decades-old mystery and expose secrets someone would kill to keep buried? Margie Anderson never meant to play detective. Running the Scarlet Pines laundromat keeps her busy enough, between single motherhood, last-minute costume emergencies, and customers who treat the folding tables like a therapy couch. Then, a scorched child’s dress and a stack of unsettling crayon drawings appear in the donation bin. The items whisper of a tragedy the town still avoids—the Whitlock house fire thirty years ago, and the little girl who vanished without...

This is a cosy mystery 🔍 — an easy, comforting read with a touch of gothic atmosphere and just a hint of ghostly presence. 👻 Best enjoyed curled up on the sofa with a hot chocolate ☕ and maybe an indulgent biscuit! 🍪 A storm sweeps the moors. A secret divides them. A haunting won’t let go. Winterbourne Hall should have been a refuge of warmth and Christmas cheer. Instead, when the storm of the century batters the old hall, shadows gather in its echoing corridors. Whispers in the night. Vanished heirlooms. A woman’s voice calling from the dark. Some believe it is the dead ...

‘A diverting historical drama packed full of memorable and often charismatic characters. There's so much to enjoy here including complex characters, strong chemistry - and plenty of adventure! The author´s historical knowledge and her ability to effortlessly slip it into the plot is a bonus too. All in all, this is a satisfying read.’ A Wishing Shelf Review. 1727. A wife with an oppressive husband. A pirate trapped by circumstance. Together they must face their fears and make a break for freedom. When Connie’s parents died, rather than become homeless she accepted a proposal from a ...

All books in the series are standalone stories and can be read in any order. If you like Franceine Rivers, Valerie M. Bodden, Kimberly Rae Jordan, Rachael Bloome, and Liz Isaacson you will love this holiday romance packed with feel-good moments, a Christmas message, and a sweet romance. Only one thing can bring love into Carter’s life – a Christmas miracle! Carter decided years ago he didn’t need anyone in his life. As a successful author with no need to venture into the world, he embedded himself in his comfortable Greenwich Village apartment and became a recluse. After an ...

Like the Ugly Duckling, Sally believes she’s plain and unwanted—but her journey proves she was always something beautiful. Sally doesn’t feel pretty or wanted. She doesn’t even feel like she belongs. So, one day she decides to leave her school behind and find her way home, no matter how far the journey. Along the road, she meets an unlikely band of friends: Magnus the dignified goat, Philippe the scruffy cat with a sharp tongue, and Lydia the linnet with a voice like a lullaby. Together they face empty pockets, cold nights, and more than one scrape… but also plenty of laughter, ...

She’s given up on love. He’s marrying for money. But God has other plans...South Wales, 1905. Faith only believes in the certainty of pain and suffering. Born with a club foot and harboring a dark secret, the barmaid can’t escape her sinful past. But after the country’s religious revival puts her out of a job, hope sparks when a handsome aristocrat gallantly offers her a second chance. Can the troubled couple trust in God to light the way to true love?

It all started with a pair of socks… When eleven-year-old Lotti wakes up in her cold dorm room to find warm, rainbow-coloured socks on her feet—socks she’s never seen before—she has no idea her life at Riverside Children’s Home is about to turn upside down. Soon, all twelve girls in the west wing experience strange dreams and an unshakable exhaustion. But what begins as a quirky mystery quickly spirals into a magical secret too big to ignore. With the help of the curious and clever Bobby Gordon—and a suspiciously powerful invisible cloak—Lotti and her friends uncover a world ...

One woman’s inspirational journey to finding a perfect love. From a young age, Grace Clifton longs to serve the Lord and dreams of being happily married. With England in the midst of a Second World War, Grace experiences the touch of God and also the excitement of love and romance, but all too soon, it turns to heartbreak. Throughout her life, Grace has been sustained by her unwavering faith, but when all she holds dear is ripped away from her, Grace is devastated and left doubting everything she’s ever believed in.

A snow-covered estate. A body beneath a wreath. And a killer who’s not done yet. Winterbourne Hall’s annual Regency ball should have been the highlight of the season. But the festivities come to a halt when Henry Godwin is found dead—murdered in the Bluebell Parlour, a holly wreath placed carefully on his chest. Isabel Farnham, a grieving artist seeking quiet and inspiration, hadn’t expected murder to find her. But in the opulent corridors of the Hall, secrets linger like shadows—and her sharp eye and quiet intuition may be just what the police need. Partnering with the reserved ...

Idi, called to protect the future king of Talia, needs the guidance of Marcus, a sagacious magician, to defeat the sinister Norvora. Yet, his greatest challenge will be overcoming his entrenched belief that he's stupid. Held prisoners within a magical orb, the Sister Witches wait to be released. When the prophesied one is crowned King, he will have the power to set them free. At all costs, he must be found and turned away from the evil that is seeping into the world of Talia.

All the characters return for the final part of Idi's story. Grown into a powerful magician, Idi must prepare for the war that is coming. Katrina has grown into a beautiful young lady, despite her manly attire, and her affections for Absalom are worn on her sleeve. She must, however, vie for his attention against the stunning Loreiei who is set on marrying the future king of Talia. The ogre Crannog-Fergal adopts the Fart Platoon goblins and sets about building a gateway to other worlds.

Idi is about to discover his real name and Marcus continues to educate him, both in magic and self-confidence. All our loved characters are back, including the three witch clans, the Oracles, Absalom and Cassandra. Introduced for the first time is the adorable Goblin Fart Platoon, with Celestine and Bert leading them on their mission.

Megan Harrison will do anything to help the people she loves, but sometimes love isn’t enough. Even her budding magic can’t stop the man of her dreams from falling off the wagon, nor can she make him fall in love with her! Crushed by a painful divorce Jack Munroe only sees Megan as a friend. Heartbroken, Megan moves to Cornwall for a new job, a witches’ coven and a new man. She can’t begin to imagine the dangers lying in wait in her new idyllic world. As her life descends into hellish madness, she longs for just one heavenly moment in Jack’s arms.

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* Can be read as a standalone * With no desire for fame or glory, only one thing can bring Leona to her destiny—the Crown of Llangollen! Leona was born out of the earth. A stranger. A loner. An elven princess from a bygone age. She wants nothing more than to return to the harmony of sleep in the earth’s womb. She doesn’t want to fight or make friends. She longs only to be left alone with her wolves. The newly formed band of elves needs to get along and work as one before they can take on the enemies of peace. The young King Absalom is in trouble. The elves must find the Crown of ...