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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Joseph has always had such good fortune that his nickname is Lucky. His luck has come in thirteens. He's the thirteenth of his parents' thirteen children. And both of his parents were thirteenth children. But just before his thirteenth birthday, his luck is about to change. Two mysterious visitors warn him that if he collects thirteen thirteens by midnight on his thirteenth birthday, he'll unleash a terrible curse. And as soon as they leave, Lucky's streak goes from good to bad. He's suddenly the unluckiest kid around - and everything keeps coming in groups of thirteen! Can he break the curse of thirteen before his birthday is his last day? "Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love!" - School Library Journal The thirteenth of 13 children, Joseph's always had good luck that comes in 13s, but his luck's about to change after two mysterious strangers warn him not to collect 13 thirteens by midnight on his thirteenth birthday. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. An Amazon Charts bestseller.What would it take to make you intervene? When Ella Longfield overhears two attractive young men flirting with teenage girls on a train, she thinks nothing of ituntil she realises they are fresh out of prison and her maternal instinct is put on high alert. But just as shes decided to call for help, something stops her. The next day, she wakes up to the news that one of the girlsbeautiful, green-eyed Anna Ballardhas disappeared.A year later, Anna is still missing. Ella is wracked with guilt over what she failed to do, and shes not the only one who cant forget. Someone is sending her threatening lettersletters that make her fear for her life.Then an anniversary appeal reveals that Annas friends and family might have something to hide. Annas best friend, Sarah, hasnt been telling the whole truth about what really happened that nightand her parents have been keeping secrets of their own.Someone knows where Anna isand theyre not telling. But they are watching Ella. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark comes a story of three siblings and a suitcase full of cash. Will the unexpected windfall tear them apart?When their father dies unexpectedly, siblings Max, Ellie and Nathan cant even contemplate emptying his housenot least because he spent his last decade curating what feels like a museum to his polished public image. So it is Maxs wife, Caroline, who finds the suitcase under a bed A suitcase stuffed full of an awful lot of cash.The source of the money is a mystery to them all, and each has a strong opinion about what to do with it. Ellie and her husband James have an expensive lifestyle to maintain and could do with their share of the windfallJames in particular, for reasons he doesnt dare reveal. Nathan cant be trusted with money, as the others all know; hes desperate to get his hands on some (or all) of the cash. But Caroline is the one guarding the suitcase, and shes insisting to Max that they take it to the police.The three siblings have always been close. But now, with this money from nowhere threatening to rewrite what they thought they knew about their father and their family, nothing seems certain. Could it really tear them apart? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this tale of fresh starts in the Escape to France collection from bestselling author Fiona Valpy, Gina has lost everything. Can a crumbling old cottage offer her a new life, new loveand new hope?Revised edition: Previously published as The French for Love, this edition of Light Through the Vines includes editorial revisions.Ginas London life lies in tatters: she has lost her father, her steady job as a wine buyer and her suave but unfaithful boyfriend. When she also suffers the loss of her beloved aunt, a silver lining dawns in the shape of an unexpected legacy: Aunt Liz has left Gina her beautiful, if slightly ramshackle, house in the heart of Bordeaux wine country. With nothing left to lose, Gina takes a chance on a fresh start.Throwing herself into her new life in the beautiful French countryside, Gina discovers the warmth of a close-knitsometimes too close-knitrural community and the exhausting exhilaration of the grape harvest under the late-summer sun. But just as she is beginning to feel like she belongs in her crumbling but charming home, she uncovers a long-hidden secret that makes her question the one person she used to trust the most. While shes worrying that this is a sign to pack her bags and run, a storm blows a hole in the roof, and Gina finds herself with nowhere else to turn except her neighbours capable son for help.Before long Gina finds herself admiring handsome Cedric for more than just his stonemasonry skillsBut everyone shes ever held dear has left her or betrayed her. And as the grapes ripen on the vine, can Gina find her way to forgiveness, and could it finally be time for her to open her heart to love again? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes the moving story of a man whose life is changed in an instant. How do you start again when you lose the only love youve ever known?When Nicks wife Kerry falls ill and dies, he realises for the first time how fragile his happiness has always been, and how much hes been taking his good life and wonderful family for granted. Now, he suddenly finds himself navigating parenthood alone, unsure how to deal with his own grief, let alone that of his teenage son, Olly.In the depths of his heartbreak, Nick must find a way to navigate life that pleases his son, his in-laws, his family and his friendswhile honouring what Kerry meant to them all. But when it comes to his own emotions, Nick doesnt know where to begin. Kerry was his childhood sweetheartbut was she really the only one who could ever make him happy?And in the aftermath of tragedy, can Nick and his son find themselves again? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Every Wednesday, like clockwork, the terror returns.It seems like an ordinary Wednesday, until the phone rings. A mysterious caller with a chilling threat. Journalist Alice Henderson hangs up, ready to dismiss it as a hoax against the newspaper. But the next Wednesday, the stalker makes another moveand it becomes clear that this is all about Alice.Someone wants her to suffer, but for what? Her articles have made her a popular local championcould it be her past rather than her work thats put her life in danger? Alice is determined not to give in to fear, but with the police investigation at a dead end, her boyfriend insists on hiring private investigator Matthew Hill.With every passing Wednesday the warnings escalate, until its not only Alice but also her family in the stalkers sights. As her tormentor closes in, can Alice uncover what shes being punished for before the terrifying threats become an unthinkable reality? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller.From #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Sylvia Day comes a hotly anticipated and passionate new love story.Once, I would never have imagined myself here. But Im settled now. In a place I love, in a home I renovated, spending time with new friends I adore, and working a job that fulfills me. I am reconciling the past and laying the groundwork for the future.Then Garrett Frost moves in next door.Hes obstinate and too bold, a raging force of nature that disrupts the careful order of my life. I recognize the ghosts that haunt him, the torment driving him. Garrett would be risky in any form, but wounded, hes far more dangerous. I fear Im too fragile for the storm raging inside him, too delicate to withstand the pain that buffets him. But hes too determinedand too tempting.And sometimes hope soars above even the iciest desolation.Emotional and heartrending, Butterfly in Frost marks a brilliant return by global sensation Sylvia Day, the #1 international multimillion bestselling author of the Crossfire saga. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A Goodreads Choice Award finalist.I enjoyed the hell out of One Word Kill. Mark is an excellent writer. George R.R. MartinIn January 1986, fifteen-year-old boy-genius Nick Hayes discovers hes dying. And it isnt even the strangest thing to happen to him that week.Nick and his Dungeons & Dragons-playing friends are used to living in their imaginations. But when a new girl, Mia, joins the group and reality becomes weirder than the fantasy world they visit in their weekly games, none of them are prepared for what comes next. A strangeyet curiously familiarman is following Nick, with abilities that just shouldnt exist. And this man bears a cryptic message: Mias in grave danger, though she doesnt know it yet. She needs Nicks helpnow.He finds himself in a race against time to unravel an impossible mystery and save the girl. And all that stands in his way is a probably terminal disease, a knife-wielding maniac and the laws of physics.Challenge accepted.Ready Player One meets Stranger Things in this new novel by bestselling author Mark Lawrence. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the bestselling author of Fat Chance and Checking Out comes a hilarious story about giving up but definitely not giving in.Kate and Scotts marriage has always been a lot of fun, with alcohol at the heart of it. After all, whats more entertaining than a good laugh and a large drink or six?But recently, those relaxing drinks have become more crutch than comfortand the couple have almost forgotten how to talk to each other sober.Then their teenage daughter Holly uploads a video of their humiliating drunken escapades, which gets picked up by YouTube superstar PinkyPudand goes horrifyingly viral.In a last-ditch attempt to prove to the world theyre more than just boozy idiots, Kate and Scott quit alcohol completely. But with Hollys er help, what begins as a family promise soon escalates into a social media phenomenon: #DryHard!With the eyes of the Internet upon them, can Kate and Scott stay teetotaland save their marriage in the process? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes an emotionally gripping, beautifully written historical novel about extraordinary hope, redemption, and one mans search for light during the darkest times of World War II.Germany, 1942. Franciscan friar Anton Starzmann is stripped of his place in the world when his school is seized by the Nazis. He relocates to a small German hamlet to wed Elisabeth Herter, a widow who seeks a marriagein name onlyto a man who can help raise her three children. Anton seeks something tooatonement for failing to protect his young students from the wrath of the Nazis. But neither he nor Elisabeth expects their lives to be shaken once again by the inescapable rumble of war.As Anton struggles to adapt to the roles of husband and father, he learns of the Red Orchestra, an underground network of resisters plotting to assassinate Hitler. Despite Elisabeths reservations, Anton joins this army of shadows. But when the SS discovers his schemes, Anton will embark on a final act of defiance that may cost him his lifeeven if it means saying goodbye to the family he has come to love more than he ever believed possible. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Isabels life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead.For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabels death was an accident. But when Jessicas young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunts past, Jessica cant shake the feeling that theres a more sinister truth behind the tragedy.As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabels life was less than perfect and that Jessicas might also be at risk.Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home?In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Their lives are ones of quiet contemplationand brutal murder.Christmas Eve, 1176. Brother Maurice, monk of Fairmore Abbey, awaits the night prayer bell. But there is only silence. Cursing his fellow brother Cuthberts idleness, he seeks him outand in the darkness, finds him brutally murdered.Summoned from London to the isolated monastery on the Yorkshire Moors, Aelred Barling, clerk to the Kings justices, and his messenger Hugo Stanton, set about investigating the horrific crime. They quickly discover that this is far from a quiet monastic house. Instead, it seethes with bitter feuds, rivalries and resentments. But no sooner do they arrive than the killer strikes againand again.When Barling discovers a pattern to these atrocities, it becomes apparent that the murderers rampage is far from over. With everyone, including the investigators, now fearing for their lives, can Barling and Stanton unmask the culprit before more blood is spilled? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An Amazon Charts bestseller.What would it take to make you intervene? When Ella Longfield overhears two attractive young men flirting with teenage girls on a train, she thinks nothing of ituntil she realises they are fresh out of prison and her maternal instinct is put on high alert. But just as shes decided to call for help, something stops her. The next day, she wakes up to the news that one of the girlsbeautiful, green-eyed Anna Ballardhas disappeared.A year later, Anna is still missing. Ella is wracked with guilt over what she failed to do, and shes not the only one who cant forget. Someone is sending her threatening lettersletters that make her fear for her life.Then an anniversary appeal reveals that Annas friends and family might have something to hide. Annas best friend, Sarah, hasnt been telling the whole truth about what really happened that nightand her parents have been keeping secrets of their own.Someone knows where Anna isand theyre not telling. But they are watching Ella. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The discovery of a severed head in a golf course bunker triggers a frantic race to find a serial killer that brings the town of Burnham-on-Sea to a standstill.A connection is made with a series of unsolved murders harking back to the 1970s, and Detective Inspector Nick Dixon finds himself caught in a race against time that takes him the length and breadth of the country.The brutal killing of an elderly man raises the stakes and, as he closes in, Dixon begins to question whether he is chasing one serial killer or two.Head in the Sand is the second novel in the highly acclaimed DI Nick Dixon Crime Series.Revised edition: This edition of Head in the Sand includes editorial revisions. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the bestselling author of The Last Correspondent comes a remarkable story of three young women who defy the bombs to do their bit for Britain. Will they survive the dark streets of London to see the Allies win the war?London, 1941. The Blitz. When a Royal Navy memo arrives at head office, requesting female recruits to sign up as motorcycle dispatch riders, delivering highly classified orders across the country, three women jump at the chance to sign up for the most dangerous jobs in London.Olivia grew up riding motorcycles with her brothers, and with them fighting abroad she feels it is her duty to join up. The thrill of adventure draws Ava, but with more enthusiasm than skill, will she learn to navigate the treacherous London streets safely? Having lost her family during one of the first air attacks, Florence knows how important it is to have help arrive on the scenefastand so she steps up, outmanoeuvring the men behind the wheel of an ambulance. When Olivia, Ava and Florence meet for the first time they know they have found something all of them needfamily.As bombs fall, decimating the city they love, these three brave women build a sisterhood amid the rubble, facing down anyoneeven their own familieswho objects to their service. And while romances bloom and fade, their connection grows ever stronger. But none of them dare consider the terrifying reality that one night Florences ambulance may be rescuing someone she loves. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this poignant novel from million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark, an extraordinary final wish brings five lives together forever.Just turned eighteen, Romany is on the cusp of taking her first steps into adulthood when tragedy strikes, and she finds herself suddenly alone without her mother, Angie, the only parent she has ever known. In her final letter, Angie has charged her four closest friends with guiding Romany through her last year of schoolbut is there an ulterior motive to her unusual dying wish?Each of the four guardians possesses an outlook on life that Angie wants to give her daughter as a legacy. Three of them have known each other since university: the eternally nomadic and exotically named Tiger; the shy and practical Leon with his untapped musical genius; and Maggie, a brilliant lawyer who doesnt know her own abilities. But the fourth guardian is a mystery to the others: theyve never even heard of former model Hope beforeAs the guardians reflect on their friendship with Angie, it becomes apparent that this unusual arrangement is as much about them as it is about Romany. Navigating their grief individually and as a group, what will all five of them learn about themselves, their pastsand the woman whos brought them all together? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When my friend Karen took me to a movie called Zombie Town, I expected to be scared. But I never expected this - flesh-eating zombies coming off the screen and chasing us through the theater! And it's not our popcorn they want to gobble! It's our brains! We've got to get out of this theater and hurry home. The zombies won't follow us - WILL THEY? "Stine delivers the hilarity and horror that readers love!" - School Library Journal Mike and Karen expect to be scared when they see a zombie movie, but never dreamed those zombies would come off the screen and chase them through the theater. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. I didn't think it was such a great idea when my parents decided the family would spend the summer in a vacant house in a small town called Blairingville. Boringville seemed more like it. But as it turned out, this vacation was anything but boring. It all started when my brother and I looked in that closet marked OFF LIMITS. Now I've got a monster breathing down my neck! "Stine got a generation hooked on reading" - St. Petersburg Times Two boys hear strange noises from a closet in their vacation home that says "off limits." Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ira Fishman is having a bad day. First, he wins a lame prize that looks like a camera. When he presses the green button on top, nothing happens. Later, he is shocked to find a boy in his room - an exact double of himself! When he can't get the new boy to leave, Ira decides to have some fun. He sends Ira number two to school in his place. Not a good idea. The clone is ruining Ira's life. And now a second clone appears. Ira's room is getting crowded. How can he get rid of himself? "Stine got a generation hooked on reading" - St. Petersburg Times When Ira Fishman wins a prize in the machine outside a candy store, hes disappointed its not the squirt gun he had his eye on. The little black plastic box looks like a camera, but when Ira presses the green button on top, nothing happens. After dinner that night, Ira cant believe what he sees in his room a boy with the same clothesand faceas Ira He tries to get this second Ira to leave, but its no use. Deciding to have a little fun, Ira makes the boy go to school in his placebut its a disaster. The new Ira isnt good at math like the real Ira, and hes horrible at softball. Worst of all, he plays with the girls during recess Iras clone Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. From the bestselling author of Where the Story Starts comes a tale about dealing with the pastand finally facing the future.Pip Appleby seems to have it all, with her prestigious job as a human rights lawyer and her enviable London home. But then a tragic accident stops her life in its tracks, and in an instant everything changes. Retreating to her familys rural farm and the humble origins she has been trying to hide, Pip is haunted by what she has done.When she discovers the diary of actress Evelyn Mountcastle in a box of old books, Pip revels in the opportunity to lose herself in someone elses life rather than focus on the disaster that is her own. But soon she sees parallelsEvelyns life was also beset by tragedy, and, like Pip, she returned to Southwold under a dark cloud.When Pip and Evelyns paths cross in real life they slowly begin to reveal the hidden stories that are holding them back. Can they help each other forgive what happened in the past and, perhaps, find happiness in the future? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A poignant and inspiring story from multi-million-copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse about how its never too late to follow your dreams and find your way back to happiness.Tawrie Gunn feels stuck. Shes spent her whole life in the same seaside town with her beloved Nana and grief-stricken mum, all of them still reeling in different ways from the tragic loss of Tawries dad at sea. Desperate for a change, she challenges herself to take up wild swimmingevery morning, no excuses, from March till September.Daring to take the plunge with the Peacock Swimmers, Tawrie feels alive in a way shes never known. Suddenly it seems she might be able to step outside her comfort zone after all and let life surprise herperhaps even dream of a future beyond the shores of Ilfracombe? Especially when, one day, she spots a man in a pink linen shirt who seems as eager for a new start as she does.But it turns out taking risks on land is a little different from wading into the sea. Can Tawrie face her fears head-on and find her way to happiness? She knows its never too late to pursue your hopes and dreams, but it might be easier said than done. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this haunting tale from the bestselling author of The Storyteller of Casablanca, Beatrice kept a wartime secret to protect the innocent. Now, could telling it set her free?Tuscany, 1943. Stranded in war-ravaged Italy, Beatrices dream of an escapist year teaching English is shattered. Granted shelter at the Villa delle Colombe, she seeks refuge in Francesca and Edoardos beautiful walled garden, hidden from the outside world, with an elaborate cypress maze at its heart.But Beatrice is not the only one seeking an escape here. Francesca has brought children to the safety of the house, as well as other adults, all of them seeking sanctuary on the estate with its mysterious maze. As the war closes in, the residents are forced to witnessand dounthinkable things2015. Tess arrives at the villa raw from the agonising loss of her husband. Beatrice, now custodian, guides her to the solace of its gardens, where Tess begins to heal. But all hope of peace is shattered by the arrival of Marco, the estates absent owner, who wants nothing more than to hand it over to developers.Distraught, Beatrice realises she must finally reveal the villas painful past if she wants to save it. As the extraordinary story unfolds, Tess realises that Villa delle Colombe is not just a refuge, but a beacon of hope in the darkest of times. Can she convince Marco to give it a new lease of lifeand find a way back to happiness herself? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this heart-warming story from million copy bestselling author Amanda Prowse, Nora has given up on finding happiness. But has it been waiting for her all along?As Nora and her British Army officer husband, Gordy, pack up yet another home and leave the sun of Cyprus for the drizzle of England, she cant shake a feeling of regretat her failure to follow her own dreams, but also, if shes honest, at having ended up an officers wife at all, drifting through a life of temporary homes and temporary relationships.Since losing her parents at a young age, Noras life has been lacking an anchor: someone or something to make her feel secure. Her marriage has been her only permanent relationship, and just as even that appears to be fizzling out, a tragedy forces Nora into the role of legal guardian to her seven-year-old nephew, Ted. Faced suddenly with a responsibility she never dreamed of, how can Nora possibly offer the boy the kind of unconditional love he deserves, when shes never experienced it for herself?But as she navigates the precarious and unfamiliar world of parenthood, Nora begins to see herself through Teds eyes, as someone worthy of love and even joy. When shes welcomed into the previously intimidating huddle of mums at the school gate, she has to wonder: is it too late to smash down the other barriers shes builtand to have a second chance at a happy marriage with Gordy? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the bestselling author of What You Did comes a chilling story about a missing girl and two potential witnesses. They both think they saw her. But can they trust their own eyes?With two young children, Mary hasnt slept in what feels like years. For his part, Tim never feels safe enough to sleep. And so one hot, exhausting night, the two strangers meet while seeking solace in a nearby park. There, they witness something horrific: a violent attack in the window of a neighbouring house.Bonded by what theyve seen, Tim and Mary are desperate to find answers. And when they see news reports of a missing woman who was last seen walking alone not far from them, the pair are convinced its her they saw being attackedno matter what the police say.But with her marriage under strain and the police on their tail, Mary begins to doubt her own mindand Tims. And as the pair are drawn into a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, the culprit appears to be even closer to home than they thought. Have they got it all wrong, or is something even more sinister going on? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An enchanting woodland tale about bravery and friendship from a debut author-illustrator. Julius and Macy like to play heroes. Julius pretends hes the defender of the forest, while Macy has a quieter strength. When their snack disappears one night, they decide to track down the only one who could have taken itthe Night Goblin. They both have to be brave in their own ways, and they ultimately discover that the real thief isnt anything like they imagined. With its endearing characters, this gently told tale reminds us that we each have courage within us and that kindness can make all the difference. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Mahoney, Annelouise (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of I Am Watching You. The perfect family? Or the perfect lie?Its their daughters graduation and Rachel and Ed Hartley are expecting it to be one of their familys happiest days. But when she stumbles and falls on stage during the ceremony, a beautiful moment turns to chaos: Gemma has been shot, and just like that, shes fighting for her life.PI Matthew Hill is one of the first on the scene. A cryptic message Gemma received earlier in the day suggests someone close to her was about to be exposed. But who? As Matthew starts to investigate, he finds more and more layers obscuring the truth. He even begins to suspect the Hartleys are hiding something bigfrom him and from each other.While Gemma lies in hospital in a coma, her would-be killer is still out there. Can Matthew unravel the familys secrets before the attacker strikes again? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In this evocative tale from the bestselling author of The Dressmakers Gift, a strange new city offers a young girl hope. Can it also offer a lost soul a second chance?Morocco, 1941. With France having fallen to Nazi occupation, twelve-year-old Josie has fled with her family to Casablanca, where they await safe passage to America. Life here is as intense as the sun, every sight, smell and sound overwhelming to the senses in a city filled with extraordinary characters. Its a world away from the trouble back homeand Josie loves it.Seventy years later, another new arrival in the intoxicating port city, Zoe, is strugglingwith her marriage, her baby daughter and her new life as an expat in an unfamiliar place. But when she discovers a small wooden box and a diary from the 1940s beneath the floorboards of her daughters bedroom, Zoe enters the inner world of young Josie, who once looked out on the same view of the Atlantic Ocean, but who knew a very different Casablanca.Its not long before Zoe begins to see her adopted city through Josies eyes. But can a new perspective help her turn tragedy into hope, and find the comfort she needs to heal her broken heart? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Kingfountain series conjures an epic, adventurous world of ancient myth and magic as a young womans battle with infinite evil begins. Survivor of a combat school, the orphaned Bingmei belongs to a band of mercenaries employed by a local ruler. Now the nobleman, and collector of rare artifacts, has entrusted Bingmei and the skilled team with a treacherous assignment: brave the wildernesss dangers to retrieve the treasures of a lost palace buried in a glacier valley. But upsetting its tombs has a price. Echion, emperor of the Grave Kingdom, ruler of darkness, Dragon of Night, has long been entombed. Now Bingmei has unwittingly awakened him and is answerable to a legendary prophecy. Destroying the dark lord before he reclaims the kingdoms of the living is her inherited mission. Killing Bingmei before she fulfills it is Echions. Thrust unprepared into the role of savior, urged on by a renegade prince, and possessing a magic that is her destiny, Bingmei knows what she must do. But what must she risk to honor her ancestors? Bingmeis fateful choice is one that neither her friends nor her enemies can foretell, as Echions dark war for control unfolds. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Rhys Bowen crafts a propulsive, unexpected plot with characters who come vibrantly alive on the page. Mark Sullivan, author of Beneath a Scarlet SkyLove and secrets collide in Venice during WWII in an enthralling novel of brief encounters and lasting romance by the New York Times bestselling author of The Tuscan Child and Above the Bay of Angels.Caroline Grant is struggling to accept the end of her marriage when she receives an unexpected bequest. Her beloved great-aunt Lettie leaves her a sketchbook, three keys, and a final whisperVenice. Carolines quest: to scatter Juliet Lettie Brownings ashes in the city she loved and to unlock the mysteries stored away for more than sixty years.Its 1938 when art teacher Juliet Browning arrives in romantic Venice. For her students, its a wealth of history, art, and beauty. For Juliet, its poignant memories and a chance to reconnect with Leonardo Da Rossi, the man she loves whose future is already determined by his noble family. However star-crossed, nothing can come between them. Until the threat of war closes in on Venice and theyre forced to fight, survive, and protect a secret that will bind them forever.Key by key, Letties life of impossible love, loss, and courage unfolds. Its one that Caroline can now make right again as her own journey of self-discovery begins. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. From the bestselling author of The Girl in the Corner comes a story that asks: what would you risk for a shot at happiness?1984. Bessie is a confident sixteen-year-old girl with the world at her feet, dreaming of what life will bring and what shell bring to this life. Then everything comes crashing down. Her bright and trusting smile is lost, banished by shameand a secret shell carry with her for the rest of her life.2021. The last thirty-seven years have not been easy for Bess. At fifty-three she is visibly weary, and her marriage to Mario is in tatters. Watching her son in newlywed blissthe hope, the trust, the joyBess knows it is time to face her own demons, and try to save her relationship. But shell have to throw off the burden of shame if she is to honour that sixteen-year-old girl whose dreams lie frozen in time.Can Bess face her past, finally come clean to Mario, and claim the love she has longed to fully experience all these years? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…