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Learn to Sail Today : From Novice to Sailor in One Week

Lewis, Barry


<p><b><i>Sail your very first day on the water</i></b></p> <p><i>Learn to Sail Today</i> offers a uniquely fun and quick method for beginners to learn exactly what they need to enter the fun and rewarding world of sailing. Written specifically to engage and reassure the uninitiated, this sailing primer covers the essentials step by step without overwhelming you with intimidating diagrams and long lists of sailboat parts.</p> <p>This simple, intuitive guide uses dozens of informative illustrations along with clear explanations, free from unnecessary jargon, to put you confidently at the helm your very first day on the water. It walks you through everything you need to know to be a responsible sailor, from sail-trim theory and practice, safety, sailing etiquette, inspecting a boat, steering, and docking to sailing to another harbor and buying your first sailboat.</p>
Date Published:2016

Sail your very first day on the water Learn to Sail Today offers a uniquely fun and quick method for beginners to learn exactly what they need to enter the fun and rewarding world of sailing. Written specifically to engage and reassure the uninitiated, this sailing primer covers the essentials step by step without overwhelming you with intimidating diagrams and long lists of sailboat parts. This simple, intuitive guide uses dozens of informative illustrations along with clear explanations, free from unnecessary jargon, to put you confidently at the helm your very first day on the water. It walks you through everything you need to know to be a responsible sailor, from sail-trim theory and practice, safety, sailing etiquette, inspecting a boat, steering, and docking to sailing to another harbor and buying your first sailboat.

Date Published:2016

Shucked Apart

Ross, Barbara


<B><I>The Snowden Family Clambake Company has a beloved reputation in Busman's Harbor, Maine. Almost as famous is the sleuthing ability of proprietor Julia Snowden, which is why an oyster farmer seeks her out when she's in trouble.</I></B><BR /> <BR /> When Andie Greatorex is robbed of two buckets of oyster seed worth $35,000, she wonders if somebody's trying to mussel her out of business. Could it be a rival oyster farmer, a steamed former employee, or a snooty summer resident who objects to her unsightly oyster cages floating on the beautiful Damariscotta River? There's also a lobsterman who's worried the farm's expanding lease will encroach on his territory and Andie's ex-partner, who may come to regret their split. Before Julia can make much headway in the investigation, Andie turns up dead, stabbed by a shucking knife. Now it's up to Julia to set a trap for a cold and clammy killer . . .<BR /> <BR /><B>Praise for <I>Sealed Off</I></B><BR /> <BR /><B>"The beautiful landscape of coastal Maine adds local color to two intriguing mysteries."</B><BR /><B>—<I>Kirkus Reviews</I></B><BR />
Date Published:2021

The Snowden Family Clambake Company has a beloved reputation in Busman's Harbor, Maine. Almost as famous is the sleuthing ability of proprietor Julia Snowden, which is why an oyster farmer seeks her out when she's in trouble. When Andie Greatorex is robbed of two buckets of oyster seed worth $35,000, she wonders if somebody's trying to mussel her out of business. Could it be a rival oyster farmer, a steamed former employee, or a snooty summer resident who objects to her unsightly oyster cages floating on the beautiful Damariscotta River? There's also a lobsterman who's worried the farm's expanding lease will encroach on his territory and Andie's ex-partner, who may come to regret their split. Before Julia can make much headway in the investigation, Andie turns up dead, stabbed by a shucking knife. Now it's up to Julia to set a trap for a cold and clammy killer . . . Praise for Sealed Off "The beautiful landscape of coastal Maine adds local color to two intriguing mysteries." —Kirkus Reviews

Date Published:2021

Murder Gets a Makeover

Levine, Laura


<B>The latest in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine's witty, lighthearted mystery series featuring Hollywood-based freelance writer Jaine Austen and her snarky cat, Prozac—a laugh-out-loud read for fans of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs.</B><BR /> <BR /> Uber-stylist Bebe Braddock plans to juice up her Instagram feed and thinks Jaine would make a perfect "Before & After" model. At Lance's insistence Jaine is ushered into Bebe's sprawling Brentwood spread to await her transformation. Yet, while the surroundings are glamorous, the atmosphere is toxic as Bebe bullies her team of assistants, and even her husband, into obeying her every whim.<BR /> <BR /> Having earned the wrath of everyone in her orbit, few are shocked when Bebe is found strangled with one of her detested wire hangers. But Jaine's prints are all over the murder weapon, making her a prime suspect. The police, however, aren't the only ones showing interest in her—so is Justin, Bebe's very cute, <I>very</I> young personal assistant. While Jaine navigates a cougar-style romance, Prozac is mistakenly hailed as a feline hero and catapults into internet fame. Still, there are more urgent matters at hand than Prozac's swelling ego. Unless Jaine can track down Bebe's killer and clear her own name, the only new outfit she'll be modeling is an orange prison jumpsuit . . .<BR /> <BR /><B>"As always, Levine's spunky heroine gets the last laugh." <I>—Kirkus Reviews</I></B><BR /><B>"For lovers of the zany this is a sure thing." <I>—Booklist</I></B>
Date Published:2021

The latest in acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine's witty, lighthearted mystery series featuring Hollywood-based freelance writer Jaine Austen and her snarky cat, Prozac—a laugh-out-loud read for fans of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs. Uber-stylist Bebe Braddock plans to juice up her Instagram feed and thinks Jaine would make a perfect "Before & After" model. At Lance's insistence Jaine is ushered into Bebe's sprawling Brentwood spread to await her transformation. Yet, while the surroundings are glamorous, the atmosphere is toxic as Bebe bullies her team of assistants, and even her husband, into obeying her every whim. Having earned the wrath of everyone in her orbit, few are shocked when Bebe is found strangled with one of her detested wire hangers. But Jaine's prints are all over the murder weapon, making her a prime suspect. The police, however, aren't the only ones showing interest in her—so is Justin, Bebe's very cute, very young personal assistant. While Jaine navigates a cougar-style romance, Prozac is mistakenly hailed as a feline hero and catapults into internet fame. Still, there are more urgent matters at hand than Prozac's swelling ego. Unless Jaine can track down Bebe's killer and clear her own name, the only new outfit she'll be modeling is an orange prison jumpsuit . . . "As always, Levine's spunky heroine gets the last laugh." —Kirkus Reviews "For lovers of the zany this is a sure thing." —Booklist

Date Published:2021

Hallowed Out

Ross, Barbara


<B><I>For Julia Snowden of the Snowden Family Clambake, Halloween takes on a whole new meaning in the coastal town of Busman's Harbor, Maine, when a seasonal activity turns fatal . . . </I></B><BR /> With its history of hauntings and ghost sightings, Busman's Harbor is the perfect setting for Halloween festivities. Despite her busy schedule, Julia agrees to help out with a haunted house tour to protect her mother from overwhelming herself. But when a reenactment of a Prohibition-era gangster's murder ends with a literal bang and a dead actor from New Jersey, Julia Snowden must identify a killer before she ends up sleeping with the fishes. <BR /><B>Praise for <I>Shucked Apart</I></B><BR /> <BR /><B>"An intelligent, well-plotted page-turner with likeable characters and a doozy of an ending. Highly recommended."</B><BR /><B>—<I>Suspense Magazine</I></B><BR />
Date Published:2022

For Julia Snowden of the Snowden Family Clambake, Halloween takes on a whole new meaning in the coastal town of Busman's Harbor, Maine, when a seasonal activity turns fatal . . . With its history of hauntings and ghost sightings, Busman's Harbor is the perfect setting for Halloween festivities. Despite her busy schedule, Julia agrees to help out with a haunted house tour to protect her mother from overwhelming herself. But when a reenactment of a Prohibition-era gangster's murder ends with a literal bang and a dead actor from New Jersey, Julia Snowden must identify a killer before she ends up sleeping with the fishes. Praise for Shucked Apart "An intelligent, well-plotted page-turner with likeable characters and a doozy of an ending. Highly recommended." —Suspense Magazine

Date Published:2022

Scrappy Summer

Bryan, Mollie Cox


Summer's in full swing, and it's time once again for the Cumberland Creek County Fair Pie Competition. DeeAnn Fields just knows this is her year to finally win with her brilliant apple green chili pie. But after the judges take one bite and spit it back out, ordering DeeAnn to leave at once, she's baffled as to what went wrong. . .until she discovers someone sabotaged her pie.<br>Banding together to find out who hated DeeAnn enough to ruin her chances of winning, the ladies of the Cumberland Scrapbook Crop scrap their summer plans to get to the bottom of this mystery so that they can return to what they do best—cropping and crafting! <br><b>Praise for the Cumberland Creek Mysteries:</b><br>"A satisfying and surprising read." —Sheila Connolly, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author on Scrapped<br>"Though-provoking and well paced. . .A great story, well told!" —Juliet Blackwell, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author on <i>Scrapped</i><br>"Crafty cozy. . .introduces some dandy characters that will spin off well as the series unfolds." —<i>Library Journal </i>on <i>Scrapbook of Secrets</i><br>"A font of ingenuity. . .superb entertainment." —<i>Mystery Scene </i>magazine on <i>Scrapbook of Secrets</i><br><b>Includes tips and a glossary of terms for the modern scrapbooker!</b><br>16,000 Words
Date Published:2014

Summer's in full swing, and it's time once again for the Cumberland Creek County Fair Pie Competition. DeeAnn Fields just knows this is her year to finally win with her brilliant apple green chili pie. But after the judges take one bite and spit it back out, ordering DeeAnn to leave at once, she's baffled as to what went wrong. . .until she discovers someone sabotaged her pie. Banding together to find out who hated DeeAnn enough to ruin her chances of winning, the ladies of the Cumberland Scrapbook Crop scrap their summer plans to get to the bottom of this mystery so that they can return to what they do best—cropping and crafting! Praise for the Cumberland Creek Mysteries: "A satisfying and surprising read." —Sheila Connolly, New York Times bestselling author on Scrapped "Though-provoking and well paced. . .A great story, well told!" —Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author on Scrapped "Crafty cozy. . .introduces some dandy characters that will spin off well as the series unfolds." —Library Journal on Scrapbook of Secrets "A font of ingenuity. . .superb entertainment." —Mystery Scene magazine on Scrapbook of Secrets Includes tips and a glossary of terms for the modern scrapbooker! 16,000 Words

Date Published:2014

The Dating Game

Barker, Sandy


'THE romcom of the summer... charming, funny and the romance is such a compelling slow burn. I cannot recommend it enough'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Hilarious and highly original'Julie Houston, bestselling author of A Village Affair Once upon a time, twelve women joined the hottest reality TV show looking for love. Except one had a secret identity... Abby Jones is a serious writer. Or at least she will be, one day. Right now, she spends her time writing recaps of reality television under a secret identity. When a recap for The Stag – the must-watch dating show – goes viral, her editor thinks she should be on set, writing the drama as it happens. The good news: the next season will be filmed in Sydney. Sun, sea and a glamorous trip abroad, this could be Abby's big break. The bad news: the producers don't just want Abby to write the recaps, they want her to be on the show. Abby can't think of anything worse than being undercover and followed around by cameras. But her career depends on it, and when she meets gorgeous producer Jack, Abby begins to wonder if this job might not be so bad after all... The must-read romantic comedy for fans of Laura Jane Williams, Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella. Readers LOVE this upbeat, hilarious romcom 'Highly recommended if you love romance, dating shows and swoon-worthy characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '[More] than a typical romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hidden romance and plenty of laughs' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this book, an easy read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of Sandy's trademark warmth, wit and emotional angst... with heaps of friendship and female solidarity, as well as a hot love interest' Nikki Moore 'A gorgeous slow-burn romance with whip-smart humour... feel-good romcom escapism' Kitty Wilson 'Trust me, you won't want to miss this' Katie Ginger 'Original, witty and so much fun!' Rachael Stewart 'Fun, feisty and fabulous' Jessica Redland
Date Published:2021

'THE romcom of the summer... charming, funny and the romance is such a compelling slow burn. I cannot recommend it enough'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Hilarious and highly original'Julie Houston, bestselling author of A Village Affair Once upon a time, twelve women joined the hottest reality TV show looking for love. Except one had a secret identity... Abby Jones is a serious writer. Or at least she will be, one day. Right now, she spends her time writing recaps of reality television under a secret identity. When a recap for The Stag – the must-watch dating show – goes viral, her editor thinks she should be on set, writing the drama as it happens. The good news: the next season will be filmed in Sydney. Sun, sea and a glamorous trip abroad, this could be Abby's big break. The bad news: the producers don't just want Abby to write the recaps, they want her to be on the show. Abby can't think of anything worse than being undercover and followed around by cameras. But her career depends on it, and when she meets gorgeous producer Jack, Abby begins to wonder if this job might not be so bad after all... The must-read romantic comedy for fans of Laura Jane Williams, Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella. **Readers LOVE this upbeat, hilarious romcom** 'Highly recommended if you love romance, dating shows and swoon-worthy characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '[More] than a typical romance' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hidden romance and plenty of laughs' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved this book, an easy read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of Sandy's trademark warmth, wit and emotional angst... with heaps of friendship and female solidarity, as well as a hot love interest' Nikki Moore 'A gorgeous slow-burn romance with whip-smart humour... feel-good romcom escapism' Kitty Wilson 'Trust me, you won't want to miss this' Katie Ginger 'Original, witty and so much fun!' Rachael Stewart 'Fun, feisty and fabulous' Jessica Redland

Date Published:2021

The Backpacking Housewife

Horton, Janice


'A feelgood read that reminds us it's never too late to live the life you want' 4* SUN One mum is leaving it all behind for the adventure of a lifetime... Lorraine Anderson was meant to be making a Sunday roast, not swanning off to Thailand, backpack in hand! But when she finds her husband and her best friend in bed together there's only one thing to do – grab her passport and never look back! Now, with each mile travelled Lori sheds the woman she once was and finds the woman she was always meant to be. A woman of passion and spirit who deserves to explore the great unknown...and to indulge in the temptation she encounters along the way! Readers are loving The Backpacking Housewife: 'In reading this lovely book we get to step through the screen of our laptop or tablet, right into paradise...wonderful' Mrs Wheddon Reviews 'We all dream of just packing up and moving on at some point and this housewife has done just that...fantastic' Amanda, Goodreads 'An exciting adventure...definitely a top summer holiday read' Rachel's Random Reads 'I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend you one click it as soon as you can' Linda, Goodreads 'A great beach read – or better yet – a great book to read on the plane ride to your next travels' Deah Reads
Date Published:2018

'A feelgood read that reminds us it's never too late to live the life you want' 4* SUN One mum is leaving it all behind for the adventure of a lifetime... Lorraine Anderson was meant to be making a Sunday roast, not swanning off to Thailand, backpack in hand! But when she finds her husband and her best friend in bed together there's only one thing to do – grab her passport and never look back! Now, with each mile travelled Lori sheds the woman she once was and finds the woman she was always meant to be. A woman of passion and spirit who deserves to explore the great unknown...and to indulge in the temptation she encounters along the way! Readers are loving The Backpacking Housewife: 'In reading this lovely book we get to step through the screen of our laptop or tablet, right into paradise...wonderful' Mrs Wheddon Reviews 'We all dream of just packing up and moving on at some point and this housewife has done just that...fantastic' Amanda, Goodreads 'An exciting adventure...definitely a top summer holiday read' Rachel's Random Reads 'I absolutely loved this book and I highly recommend you one click it as soon as you can' Linda, Goodreads 'A great beach read – or better yet – a great book to read on the plane ride to your next travels' Deah Reads

Date Published:2018

Coupling Up : A BRAND NEW rom-com full of sun, chaos and taking chances from Jo Lyons for 2026

Lyons, Jo


A brilliantly funny, feel-good romantic comedy from Jo Lyons, perfect for fans of Portia MacIntosh, Abby Jimenez and Love Island! ☀️🏝️❤️‍🔥<p>The most adventurous thing unlucky-in-love primary school teacher <strong>Libby</strong> has done this year is buy an air fryer. So when she finds herself trading places with her twin sister during the summer holidays, to be a contestant on reality TV show Love on the Island, she is way out of her comfort zone.</p><p>Jetting off to a villa in Mexico full of promiscuous muscle-mountains coupling up with glamorous women with frozen foreheads and hidden agendas, and a she-devil executive producer hellbent on exposing her to ridicule, should be her worst nightmare but somehow Libby does end up catching feelings... for the one guy who is forbidden fruit. Gorgeous, sexy, show producer <strong>Cameron</strong>.</p><p>Suddenly Libby's summer is picking up. But she'll be kicked off the show and lose her chance with Cameron unless she learns how to become a crazed, fame-hungry, media whore... and fast.</p><p>Yes, love is about staying true to yourself. But it's also about taking risky leaps of faith.</p><p><strong>And if true love is the prize, has she got what it takes to win?</strong> 💘</p><p><strong>Praise for Jo Lyons:</strong></p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '<strong>Hilarious</strong>' Jenny Colgan</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '<strong>AMAZING!!!</strong> Highly recommend this book to everybody. <strong>Laugh out loud funny</strong>.' Reader review</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once I started reading I couldn't stop. <strong>Practically reading through the night laughing</strong>' Reader Review</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you want to <strong>belly laugh your way through a book</strong> then this is the one for you! <strong>Full of sunshine, hilarious mishaps, love, heart warming friendships and a good bit of raunchiness</strong>' Reader Review</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read a lot of romcoms, but few have <strong>made me laugh</strong> as much as this one did.' Reader review</p><p>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jo's knack of creating <strong>believable characters and a great plot line, mingled with romance, reality and hilarity</strong> is inspired.' Reader review</p>
Date Published:2026

A brilliantly funny, feel-good romantic comedy from Jo Lyons, perfect for fans of Portia MacIntosh, Abby Jimenez and Love Island! ☀️🏝️❤️‍🔥The most adventurous thing unlucky-in-love primary school teacher Libby has done this year is buy an air fryer. So when she finds herself trading places with her twin sister during the summer holidays, to be a contestant on reality TV show Love on the Island, she is way out of her comfort zone.Jetting off to a villa in Mexico full of promiscuous muscle-mountains coupling up with glamorous women with frozen foreheads and hidden agendas, and a she-devil executive producer hellbent on exposing her to ridicule, should be her worst nightmare but somehow Libby does end up catching feelings... for the one guy who is forbidden fruit. Gorgeous, sexy, show producer Cameron.Suddenly Libby's summer is picking up. But she'll be kicked off the show and lose her chance with Cameron unless she learns how to become a crazed, fame-hungry, media whore... and fast.Yes, love is about staying true to yourself. But it's also about taking risky leaps of faith.And if true love is the prize, has she got what it takes to win? 💘Praise for Jo Lyons:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hilarious' Jenny Colgan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'AMAZING!!! Highly recommend this book to everybody. Laugh out loud funny.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once I started reading I couldn't stop. Practically reading through the night laughing' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you want to belly laugh your way through a book then this is the one for you! Full of sunshine, hilarious mishaps, love, heart warming friendships and a good bit of raunchiness' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I read a lot of romcoms, but few have made me laugh as much as this one did.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jo's knack of creating believable characters and a great plot line, mingled with romance, reality and hilarity is inspired.' Reader review

Date Published:2026

The Big Dreams Beach Hotel

Bartlett, Lilly


Wriggle your toes in the sand and feel the warm breeze on your face when you check into the hotel that's full of dreams... 'The happy plot is charming... very entertaining' Publisher's Weekly Three years after ditching her career in New York City, Rosie never thought she'd still be managing the quaint faded Victorian hotel in her seaside hometown. What's worse, the hotel's new owners are turning it into a copy of their Florida properties. Flamingos and all. Cultures are clashing and the hotel's residents stand in the way of the developers' plans. The hotel is both their home and their family. That's going to make Rory's job difficult when he arrives to enforce the changes. And Rosie isn't exactly on his side, even though it's the chance to finally restart her career. Rory might be charming, but he's still there to evict her friends. How can she follow her dreams if it means ending everyone else's? Praise for Lilly Bartlett: "Absolutely gorgeous!" Debbie Johnson "Full of enjoyment, humour and utter brilliance" 5* Ali the Dragon Slayer "Funny, charming and irresistibly sweet. I loved every minute of this and raced through from first page to last" Jen Med's Book Reviews "Wowzer, it's phenomenal! Rosie is one of the best characters I've read this year" 10 out of 10 Paige Turner Reviews "Utterly fabulous, completely hilarious, a pure escapist read" 5* Rachel's Random Reads "I was buzzing through the pages – a story I HIGHLY recommend!" Mrs Mommy Booknerd "Enchanting, huggable, gigglefest – the perfect antidote for when antics in the real world are severely tragic" The Writing Garnet "A brilliant cast of eccentric and very memorable characters" Cheryl's M-M Reviews "A fun, fondant-sweet, dream of a plot but with a melancholic edge to tug at your heartstrings" My Chestnut Reading Tree "Witty dialogue, engaging and relatable characters – I flew through this story in record time" Books of All Kinds "A beautiful story – a perfect pick-me-up – such a lot of laugh-out-loud moments" BrizzleLass Books
Date Published:2017

Wriggle your toes in the sand and feel the warm breeze on your face when you check into the hotel that's full of dreams... 'The happy plot is charming... very entertaining' Publisher's Weekly Three years after ditching her career in New York City, Rosie never thought she'd still be managing the quaint faded Victorian hotel in her seaside hometown. What's worse, the hotel's new owners are turning it into a copy of their Florida properties. Flamingos and all. Cultures are clashing and the hotel's residents stand in the way of the developers' plans. The hotel is both their home and their family. That's going to make Rory's job difficult when he arrives to enforce the changes. And Rosie isn't exactly on his side, even though it's the chance to finally restart her career. Rory might be charming, but he's still there to evict her friends. How can she follow her dreams if it means ending everyone else's? Praise for Lilly Bartlett: "Absolutely gorgeous!" Debbie Johnson "Full of enjoyment, humour and utter brilliance" 5* Ali the Dragon Slayer "Funny, charming and irresistibly sweet. I loved every minute of this and raced through from first page to last" Jen Med's Book Reviews "Wowzer, it's phenomenal! Rosie is one of the best characters I've read this year" 10 out of 10 Paige Turner Reviews "Utterly fabulous, completely hilarious, a pure escapist read" 5* Rachel's Random Reads "I was buzzing through the pages – a story I HIGHLY recommend!" Mrs Mommy Booknerd "Enchanting, huggable, gigglefest – the perfect antidote for when antics in the real world are severely tragic" The Writing Garnet "A brilliant cast of eccentric and very memorable characters" Cheryl's M-M Reviews "A fun, fondant-sweet, dream of a plot but with a melancholic edge to tug at your heartstrings" My Chestnut Reading Tree "Witty dialogue, engaging and relatable characters – I flew through this story in record time" Books of All Kinds "A beautiful story – a perfect pick-me-up – such a lot of laugh-out-loud moments" BrizzleLass Books

Date Published:2017

As Luck Would Have It

May, Zoe


'A hilarious and charming read that had me turning the pages until I'd devoured the whole book in one sitting... Sweet, heart-warming and full of gorgeously escapist descriptions... A must-read.' Daily Express, 5 stars Natalie Jackson might keep up appearances on Instagram, but in reality her fiancé has just jilted her after the birth of their baby and she's moved back in with her mum. Life isn't exactly going to plan! So when she enters the village raffle for the holiday of a lifetime, she thinks she has no chance of winning. But her name is pulled out – and, as luck would have it, so is a ticket bought by her childhood nemesis: Will Brimble. Surely a romantic holiday for two is the worst idea ever...right? Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Ranald and Lindsey Kelk. Readers LOVE As Luck Would Have It: 'You'll be rooting for Natalie and Will through every page of this delightful second-chance romance. Perfect holiday reading!' Sophie Ranald, author of the bestselling Sorry Not Sorry 'I soon became addicted... I couldn't get enough of this story and I had to keep reading... Zoe May has done it again!!' Ginger Book Geek 'I had a smile plastered on my face the whole time... A perfect holiday read.' Goodreads reviewer 'A laugh-out-loud read that will have you hooked and begging for more... Will stay with me for the long haul.' HayleyReviews10 'Devoured it in a day and thoroughly enjoyed it!' The Bookish Gurl 'A pure celebration of friendship and second chances... An absolutely perfect read for summer.' Girl Meets Book 'Delightful... Literally had me laughing out loud.' Goodreads reviewer 'A great romantic summer read... I was pulled into the story immediately.' Goodreads reviewer 'The perfect summer read.' Goodreads reviewer 'Such a cute book!! Loved every second of it... You will not want to put it down.' Reader review 'Wonderfully written with lots of love, fun and laughter.' Reader review
Date Published:2019

'A hilarious and charming read that had me turning the pages until I'd devoured the whole book in one sitting... Sweet, heart-warming and full of gorgeously escapist descriptions... A must-read.' Daily Express, 5 stars Natalie Jackson might keep up appearances on Instagram, but in reality her fiancé has just jilted her after the birth of their baby and she's moved back in with her mum. Life isn't exactly going to plan! So when she enters the village raffle for the holiday of a lifetime, she thinks she has no chance of winning. But her name is pulled out – and, as luck would have it, so is a ticket bought by her childhood nemesis: Will Brimble. Surely a romantic holiday for two is the worst idea ever...right? Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sophie Ranald and Lindsey Kelk. Readers LOVE As Luck Would Have It: 'You'll be rooting for Natalie and Will through every page of this delightful second-chance romance. Perfect holiday reading!' Sophie Ranald, author of the bestselling Sorry Not Sorry 'I soon became addicted... I couldn't get enough of this story and I had to keep reading... Zoe May has done it again!!' Ginger Book Geek 'I had a smile plastered on my face the whole time... A perfect holiday read.' Goodreads reviewer 'A laugh-out-loud read that will have you hooked and begging for more... Will stay with me for the long haul.' HayleyReviews10 'Devoured it in a day and thoroughly enjoyed it!' The Bookish Gurl 'A pure celebration of friendship and second chances... An absolutely perfect read for summer.' Girl Meets Book 'Delightful... Literally had me laughing out loud.' Goodreads reviewer 'A great romantic summer read... I was pulled into the story immediately.' Goodreads reviewer 'The perfect summer read.' Goodreads reviewer 'Such a cute book!! Loved every second of it... You will not want to put it down.' Reader review 'Wonderfully written with lots of love, fun and laughter.' Reader review

Date Published:2019

Death by Smoothie

Levine, Laura


<B>Freelance writer and long‑time Ben & Jerry's addict Jaine Austen uncovers murderers on the mean streets of Beverly Hills, with a little help from her snarky cat, Prozac, in this witty mystery series from acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine—a lighthearted treat for cat cozy fans and readers of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs.</B><BR /> The <I>Bewitched </I>knockoff <I>I Married a Zombie</I> may have flopped in its day, but it's got a devoted cult following. Jaine is delighted when one of those rabid fans hires her as script doctor for his new play based on the show—until she reads the awful script and meets Misty, the actress who'll be playing Cryptessa's role. Misty has Audrey Hepburn's doe eyes but not a smidgen of her ability. Yet she can certainly act the diva, demanding a special smoothie every day at 3pm. Meanwhile, Jaine is grappling with another spoiled female—her uncooperative cat, Prozac, who's refusing to be wrangled into a kitty harness for outside walks.<BR /> <BR /> When someone spikes Misty's signature drink with a fatal shot of rat poison, the cast of suspects extends far beyond the theater. What Misty lacked in talent she made up for in enemies. Everyone Jaine talks to maintains their innocence, but one of them is clearly only playing the part. And it's up to Jaine to figure out who, before a killer schedules an encore performance . . .
Date Published:2022

Freelance writer and long‑time Ben & Jerry's addict Jaine Austen uncovers murderers on the mean streets of Beverly Hills, with a little help from her snarky cat, Prozac, in this witty mystery series from acclaimed TV comedy writer and novelist Laura Levine—a lighthearted treat for cat cozy fans and readers of Joanne Fluke, Miranda James, and Laura Childs. The Bewitched knockoff I Married a Zombie may have flopped in its day, but it's got a devoted cult following. Jaine is delighted when one of those rabid fans hires her as script doctor for his new play based on the show—until she reads the awful script and meets Misty, the actress who'll be playing Cryptessa's role. Misty has Audrey Hepburn's doe eyes but not a smidgen of her ability. Yet she can certainly act the diva, demanding a special smoothie every day at 3pm. Meanwhile, Jaine is grappling with another spoiled female—her uncooperative cat, Prozac, who's refusing to be wrangled into a kitty harness for outside walks. When someone spikes Misty's signature drink with a fatal shot of rat poison, the cast of suspects extends far beyond the theater. What Misty lacked in talent she made up for in enemies. Everyone Jaine talks to maintains their innocence, but one of them is clearly only playing the part. And it's up to Jaine to figure out who, before a killer schedules an encore performance . . .

Date Published:2022

I Want Your Hex : Crescent Moon Mysteries, #2

Lush, Tamara


<p>A bachelorette party turns deadly in this quirky paranormal cozy mystery!</p><p>Innkeeper Amelia Matthews' weekend goes from festive to fatal when a guest is murdered during a haunted swamp walk. With her psychic powers growing stronger and a killer on the loose, Amelia must channel her abilities and tap into the ghostly realm to catch the culprit.</p><p>Joined by a spectral new friend, witches with weird talents, and a charming, silver fox historian, Amelia races to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But with suspects around every corner and her own life on the line, will her newfound gifts be enough?</p><p>I WANT YOUR HEX is a lightly spooky, laugh-out-loud adventure filled with supernatural thrills, midlife mayhem, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of plucky heroines and haunted whodunits. If you loved Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew as a kid, this is the book for you! Grab your flashlight and join Amelia as she faces a baffling mystery in the Florida swamp!</p>
Date Published:2026

A bachelorette party turns deadly in this quirky paranormal cozy mystery!Innkeeper Amelia Matthews' weekend goes from festive to fatal when a guest is murdered during a haunted swamp walk. With her psychic powers growing stronger and a killer on the loose, Amelia must channel her abilities and tap into the ghostly realm to catch the culprit.Joined by a spectral new friend, witches with weird talents, and a charming, silver fox historian, Amelia races to solve the case before the killer strikes again. But with suspects around every corner and her own life on the line, will her newfound gifts be enough?I WANT YOUR HEX is a lightly spooky, laugh-out-loud adventure filled with supernatural thrills, midlife mayhem, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of plucky heroines and haunted whodunits. If you loved Scooby Doo and Nancy Drew as a kid, this is the book for you! Grab your flashlight and join Amelia as she faces a baffling mystery in the Florida swamp!

Date Published:2026

The Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach : The BRAND NEW sunkissed 'wish-you-were-here' beach-read from Rebecca Raisin for 2026

Raisin, Rebecca


A wildly romantic, escapist summer romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Morgan, guaranteed to make you feel like you're on vacation already! 🏖️👣☀️💖<p><strong>We need a bookseller for the Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach... apply here!</strong></p><p>When Harper sees an ad for what must surely be the most idyllic job in the world, she's almost tempted. But she can't possibly leave her bookshop job in London, or her burgeoning career as a successful Bookstagram influencer... That is, until a casual remark about a debut author lands her in deep trouble.</p><p>So she applies. After all, now she's got nothing to lose. Except maybe her heart, she realises, as she lands on the beautiful island of Ésperé in the Seychelles and finds herself seemingly surrounded by beautiful men. Including the hotel owner, moody but heartbreakingly-handsome Xavier.</p><p>But inter-staff relations are strictly forbidden. And Harper has enough on her plate, with a member of staff missing and a wily band of expats to contend with. Plus, she's determined to make the bookshop and new start the success they deserves to be... Even if – under the blazing sunshine – the romance novel superfan in her can't help but hope the boss of the hotel might not be quite the grump he seems...</p><p><strong>The most romantic story you'll read this year, with an unforgettable cast of characters that includes a giant tortoise living in a bookshop. Don't miss it! Available now! </strong><strong>📚🐢</strong>🇸🇨</p>Praise for Rebecca Raisin:<p>'<strong>I was truly swept away </strong>by this romance. The setting is spectacular, the characters are a delight, and<strong> the romance is pure joy. I loved it!</strong>' Jo Lyons, author on The Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach</p><p>'Once I started reading, <strong>I was completely swept away</strong>... A <strong>perfect summer escape!</strong>' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!</strong>... Made me laugh, warmed my heart... <strong>Fabulous</strong>.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>I really want to go on this trip!</strong> I love how <strong>Rebecca brings you to the heart of the characters</strong> in this book and the positivity and joy I get from reading her stories.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'This book <strong>made my heart very happy</strong>... An <strong>absolute warm hug</strong><strong> in book form</strong>.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'I have no idea how Rebecca Raisin does it, but <strong>she keeps writing enchanting heart-warming stories, that you never want to end</strong>... I would suggest curling up on the sofa, with a glass of something, and some chocolate (the French food descriptions will make you hungry!), and <strong>just escape into this wonderful story</strong>.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>This book was just adorable</strong>... Loved the storyline... Brilliant quirky characters that you could not help fall in love with... what more could you want?' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p>'<strong>Oh, how I loved this book</strong>!... Really lively and vibrant and so engaging. <strong>I really didn't want to put the book down and... read it in less than a day</strong>... I was fully invested!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>
Date Published:2026

A wildly romantic, escapist summer romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Sarah Morgan, guaranteed to make you feel like you're on vacation already! 🏖️👣☀️💖We need a bookseller for the Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach... apply here!When Harper sees an ad for what must surely be the most idyllic job in the world, she's almost tempted. But she can't possibly leave her bookshop job in London, or her burgeoning career as a successful Bookstagram influencer... That is, until a casual remark about a debut author lands her in deep trouble.So she applies. After all, now she's got nothing to lose. Except maybe her heart, she realises, as she lands on the beautiful island of Ésperé in the Seychelles and finds herself seemingly surrounded by beautiful men. Including the hotel owner, moody but heartbreakingly-handsome Xavier.But inter-staff relations are strictly forbidden. And Harper has enough on her plate, with a member of staff missing and a wily band of expats to contend with. Plus, she's determined to make the bookshop and new start the success they deserves to be... Even if – under the blazing sunshine – the romance novel superfan in her can't help but hope the boss of the hotel might not be quite the grump he seems...The most romantic story you'll read this year, with an unforgettable cast of characters that includes a giant tortoise living in a bookshop. Don't miss it! Available now! 📚🐢🇸🇨Praise for Rebecca Raisin:'I was truly swept away by this romance. The setting is spectacular, the characters are a delight, and the romance is pure joy. I loved it!' Jo Lyons, author on The Barefoot Bookshop on the Beach'Once I started reading, I was completely swept away... A perfect summer escape!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ahhh I absolutely loved this book!... Made me laugh, warmed my heart... Fabulous.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I really want to go on this trip! I love how Rebecca brings you to the heart of the characters in this book and the positivity and joy I get from reading her stories.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book made my heart very happy... An absolute warm hug in book form.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have no idea how Rebecca Raisin does it, but she keeps writing enchanting heart-warming stories, that you never want to end... I would suggest curling up on the sofa, with a glass of something, and some chocolate (the French food descriptions will make you hungry!), and just escape into this wonderful story.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was just adorable... Loved the storyline... Brilliant quirky characters that you could not help fall in love with... what more could you want?' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh, how I loved this book!... Really lively and vibrant and so engaging. I really didn't want to put the book down and... read it in less than a day... I was fully invested!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Date Published:2026

The Inn on Harmony Island

Meyer, Anne-Marie


<p>★★★★★ "I've binged it in a day, I love these characters, I love their dynamics, I love the mysteriousness of their background and everything in between. I've fallen hard for these characters!" —Reviewer<br>★★★★★ "Each time I assumed the book would be predictable, a twist popped up and kept me hooked. A great addition to the small town trope." —Reviewer<br>★★★★★ "Love this story so much it is beautiful written!" —Reviewer</p><p> </p><p><strong>It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will.</strong><br>After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder—my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis.<br>I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina.<br>I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now?<br>Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to.<br>Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong.<br>This story is told through 3 different points of view. Shelby, Abigail, and Miles. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series!<br><strong>The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.</strong></p>
Date Published:2022

★★★★★ "I've binged it in a day, I love these characters, I love their dynamics, I love the mysteriousness of their background and everything in between. I've fallen hard for these characters!" —Reviewer ★★★★★ "Each time I assumed the book would be predictable, a twist popped up and kept me hooked. A great addition to the small town trope." —Reviewer ★★★★★ "Love this story so much it is beautiful written!" —Reviewer It's the moment that Harmony Island has been waiting for: the reading of Charlotte Cane's will. After I returned to my small hometown six months ago to attend my estranged grandmother's funeral, I swore I would never go back. That is, until my grandmother's lawyer calls me up. If I don't return to Harmony Island and fulfill my grandmother's stipulations, the generationally owned family inn will be turned over to the state and sold off to the highest bidder—my grandmother's rival and mother to the man who broke my heart, Missy Willis. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to return home, but I also know, I can't let Miss Willis win. So I pack up my belongings and head for North Carolina. I'm determined to stay distant, living in the small cottage next to the inn, and keep my head down. But in a small town where everyone knows your name, that becomes difficult. Soon, my past catches up with me and I'm faced with the history I've buried for so long. Just when I reach my breaking point, Miles, the single dad living at the inn, swoops in to my life to rescue me. He was my protector in my childhood, my enemy in my teenage years, and now? Now, I'm not so sure. Especially when his love for his daughter is contagious, or the way he looks at me when he doesn't know I see him. I'm so confused and I want to run away like I did in the past, but I can't. And when Miles touches me like that...I don't want to. Luckily, I find a friend in Abigail, the local bookstore owner. She's one of the only residents who doesn't know about my past and seems to be looking for the same thing I am, a place to belong. This story is told through 3 different points of view. Shelby, Abigail, and Miles. It's a story of romance and friendships between women. If you liked the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias, you'll love this series! The Inn on Harmony Island is chock full of romance, redemption, and forgiveness. If you're looking for your next summer read, grab your copy today! It is the first book in the Sweet Tea and a Southern Gentleman series and ends on a cliff hanger.

Date Published:2022

Borrowed Rooms

Stewart, Tawnia


<p><strong>Sixteen-year-old Tanya leaves home without a note. No fight. No goodbye. Just a late-night bus and the pull of a city that promises space to breathe. </strong></p><p></p><p>In a rundown rental house with sagging couches and open doors, she finds what she's been craving, laughter without judgment, mornings without lectures, nights that belong only to her. Surrounded by older friends and the steady hum of music and smoke, Tanya begins to build a new version of herself, one that feels bold, wanted, and finally awake. </p><p></p><p>But borrowed rooms come with unspoken rules. And the farther she drifts from the life she knew, the harder it becomes to tell the difference between freedom and falling. </p><p></p><p>Borrowed Rooms is a raw, intimate coming-of-age novel about leaving, belonging, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. </p><p></p><p>Some rooms feel like refuge. </p><p></p><p>Some are only borrowed.</p>
Date Published:2026

Sixteen-year-old Tanya leaves home without a note. No fight. No goodbye. Just a late-night bus and the pull of a city that promises space to breathe. In a rundown rental house with sagging couches and open doors, she finds what she's been craving, laughter without judgment, mornings without lectures, nights that belong only to her. Surrounded by older friends and the steady hum of music and smoke, Tanya begins to build a new version of herself, one that feels bold, wanted, and finally awake. But borrowed rooms come with unspoken rules. And the farther she drifts from the life she knew, the harder it becomes to tell the difference between freedom and falling. Borrowed Rooms is a raw, intimate coming-of-age novel about leaving, belonging, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Some rooms feel like refuge. Some are only borrowed.

Date Published:2026

The Only Plane in the Sky : An Oral History of September 11, 2001

Graff, Garrett M.


<b>2020 AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AUDIE AWARD WINNER!</b><BR> <BR><b>2020 MULTI-VOICED PERFORMANCE AUDIE AWARD WINNER!</b><BR> <BR><b><i>Audio bonus!</i> The audio edition includes an exclusive interview with Garrett Graff and Holter Graham as well as archival audio from United States Presidential addresses, In-Flight Communications, and Air Traffic Control.</b><BR><b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i></b><b> BESTSELLER</b><BR> <BR><b>"This is history at its most immediate and moving...A marvelous and memorable book." —Jon Meacham</b><BR> <BR><b></b><b>"Remarkable...A priceless civic gift...On page after page, a reader will encounter words that startle, or make him angry, or heartbroken." —<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b><BR> <BR><b>"Had me turning each page with my heart in my throat...There's been a lot written about 9/11, but nothing like this. I urge you to read it." —Katie Couric</b><BR> <BR><b>The first comprehensive oral history of September 11, 2001—a panoramic narrative woven from voices on the front lines of an unprecedented national trauma.</b><BR>Over the past eighteen years, monumental literature has been published about 9/11, from Lawrence Wright's <i>The Looming Tower</i> to <i>The 9/11 Commission Report</i>. But one perspective has been missing up to this point—a 360-degree account of the day told through firsthand.<BR> <BR>Now, in <i>The Only Plane in the Sky</i>, Garrett Graff tells the story of the day as it was <i>lived</i>—in the words of those who lived it. Drawing on never-before-published transcripts, declassified documents, original interviews, and oral histories from nearly five hundred government officials, first responders, witnesses, survivors, friends, and family members, he paints the most vivid and human portrait of the September 11 attacks yet.<BR> <BR>Beginning in the predawn hours of airports in the Northeast, we meet the ticket agents who unknowingly usher terrorists onto their flights, and the flight attendants inside the hijacked planes. In New York, first responders confront a scene of unimaginable horror at the Twin Towers. From a secret bunker under the White House, officials watch for incoming planes on radar. Aboard unarmed fighter jets in the air, pilots make a pact to fly into a hijacked airliner if necessary to bring it down. In the skies above Pennsylvania, civilians aboard United 93 make the ultimate sacrifice in their place. Then, as the day moves forward and flights are grounded nationwide, Air Force One circles the country alone, its passengers isolated and afraid.<BR> <BR>More than simply a collection of eyewitness testimonies, <i>The Only Plane in the Sky</i> is the historic narrative of how ordinary people grappled with extraordinary events in real time: the father and son caught on different ends of the impact zone; the firefighter searching for his wife who works at the World Trade Center; the operator of in-flight telephone calls who promises to share a passenger's last words with his family; the beloved FDNY chaplain who bravely performs last rites for the dying, losing his own life when the Towers collapse; and the generals at the Pentagon who break down and weep when they are barred from trying to rescue their colleagues.<BR> <BR>At once a powerful tribute to the courage of everyday Americans and an essential addition to the literature of 9/11, <i>The Only Plane in the Sky</i> weaves together the unforgettable personal experiences of the men and women who found themselves caught at the center of an unprecedented human drama. The result is a unique, profound, and searing exploration of humanity on a day that changed the course of history, and all of our lives.
Date Published:2019

2020 AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AUDIE AWARD WINNER! 2020 MULTI-VOICED PERFORMANCE AUDIE AWARD WINNER! Audio bonus! The audio edition includes an exclusive interview with Garrett Graff and Holter Graham as well as archival audio from United States Presidential addresses, In-Flight Communications, and Air Traffic Control. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This is history at its most immediate and moving...A marvelous and memorable book." —Jon Meacham "Remarkable...A priceless civic gift...On page after page, a reader will encounter words that startle, or make him angry, or heartbroken." —The Wall Street Journal "Had me turning each page with my heart in my throat...There's been a lot written about 9/11, but nothing like this. I urge you to read it." —Katie Couric The first comprehensive oral history of September 11, 2001—a panoramic narrative woven from voices on the front lines of an unprecedented national trauma. Over the past eighteen years, monumental literature has been published about 9/11, from Lawrence Wright's The Looming Tower to The 9/11 Commission Report. But one perspective has been missing up to this point—a 360-degree account of the day told through firsthand. Now, in The Only Plane in the Sky, Garrett Graff tells the story of the day as it was lived—in the words of those who lived it. Drawing on never-before-published transcripts, declassified documents, original interviews, and oral histories from nearly five hundred government officials, first responders, witnesses, survivors, friends, and family members, he paints the most vivid and human portrait of the September 11 attacks yet. Beginning in the predawn hours of airports in the Northeast, we meet the ticket agents who unknowingly usher terrorists onto their flights, and the flight attendants inside the hijacked planes. In New York, first responders confront a scene of unimaginable horror at the Twin Towers. From a secret bunker under the White House, officials watch for incoming planes on radar. Aboard unarmed fighter jets in the air, pilots make a pact to fly into a hijacked airliner if necessary to bring it down. In the skies above Pennsylvania, civilians aboard United 93 make the ultimate sacrifice in their place. Then, as the day moves forward and flights are grounded nationwide, Air Force One circles the country alone, its passengers isolated and afraid. More than simply a collection of eyewitness testimonies, The Only Plane in the Sky is the historic narrative of how ordinary people grappled with extraordinary events in real time: the father and son caught on different ends of the impact zone; the firefighter searching for his wife who works at the World Trade Center; the operator of in-flight telephone calls who promises to share a passenger's last words with his family; the beloved FDNY chaplain who bravely performs last rites for the dying, losing his own life when the Towers collapse; and the generals at the Pentagon who break down and weep when they are barred from trying to rescue their colleagues. At once a powerful tribute to the courage of everyday Americans and an essential addition to the literature of 9/11, The Only Plane in the Sky weaves together the unforgettable personal experiences of the men and women who found themselves caught at the center of an unprecedented human drama. The result is a unique, profound, and searing exploration of humanity on a day that changed the course of history, and all of our lives.

Date Published:2019

Marilla of Green Gables : A Novel

Mccoy, Sarah


<p>A bold, heartfelt tale of life at Green Gables . . . before Anne: A marvelously entertaining and moving historical novel, set in rural Prince Edward Island in the nineteenth century, that imagines the young life of spinster Marilla Cuthbert, and the choices that will open her life to the possibility of heartbreak—and unimaginable greatness.</p><p>Plucky and ambitious, Marilla Cuthbert is thirteen years old when her world is turned upside down. Her beloved mother dies in childbirth, and Marilla suddenly must bear the responsibilities of a farm wife: cooking, sewing, keeping house, and overseeing the day-to-day life of Green Gables with her brother, Matthew and father, Hugh.</p><p>In Avonlea—a small, tight-knit farming town on a remote island—life holds few options for farm girls. Her one connection to the wider world is Aunt Elizabeth ""Izzy"" Johnson, her mother's sister, who managed to escape from Avonlea to the bustling city of St. Catharines. An opinionated spinster, Aunt Izzy's talent as a seamstress has allowed her to build a thriving business and make her own way in the world.</p><p>Emboldened by her aunt, Marilla dares to venture beyond the safety of Green Gables and discovers new friends and new opportunities. Joining the Ladies Aid Society, she raises funds for an orphanage run by the Sisters of Charity in nearby Nova Scotia that secretly serves as a way station for runaway slaves from America. Her budding romance with John Blythe, the charming son of a neighbor, offers her a possibility of future happiness—Marilla is in no rush to trade one farm life for another. She soon finds herself caught up in the dangerous work of politics, and abolition—jeopardizing all she cherishes, including her bond with her dearest John Blythe. Now Marilla must face a reckoning between her dreams of making a difference in the wider world and the small-town reality of life at Green Gables.</p>
Date Published:2018

A bold, heartfelt tale of life at Green Gables . . . before Anne: A marvelously entertaining and moving historical novel, set in rural Prince Edward Island in the nineteenth century, that imagines the young life of spinster Marilla Cuthbert, and the choices that will open her life to the possibility of heartbreak—and unimaginable greatness.Plucky and ambitious, Marilla Cuthbert is thirteen years old when her world is turned upside down. Her beloved mother dies in childbirth, and Marilla suddenly must bear the responsibilities of a farm wife: cooking, sewing, keeping house, and overseeing the day-to-day life of Green Gables with her brother, Matthew and father, Hugh.In Avonlea—a small, tight-knit farming town on a remote island—life holds few options for farm girls. Her one connection to the wider world is Aunt Elizabeth ""Izzy"" Johnson, her mother's sister, who managed to escape from Avonlea to the bustling city of St. Catharines. An opinionated spinster, Aunt Izzy's talent as a seamstress has allowed her to build a thriving business and make her own way in the world.Emboldened by her aunt, Marilla dares to venture beyond the safety of Green Gables and discovers new friends and new opportunities. Joining the Ladies Aid Society, she raises funds for an orphanage run by the Sisters of Charity in nearby Nova Scotia that secretly serves as a way station for runaway slaves from America. Her budding romance with John Blythe, the charming son of a neighbor, offers her a possibility of future happiness—Marilla is in no rush to trade one farm life for another. She soon finds herself caught up in the dangerous work of politics, and abolition—jeopardizing all she cherishes, including her bond with her dearest John Blythe. Now Marilla must face a reckoning between her dreams of making a difference in the wider world and the small-town reality of life at Green Gables.

Date Published:2018

I Fell in Love with Hope : A Novel

Lancali


Against the unforgiving landscape of a hospital, I fell in love with a mischievous, sun-eyed boy who became my only joy in that desolate place. That's what made it all the more soul-crushing when he committed suicide in front of me.<BR> <BR>Since then, I've sworn never to love anyone again. With three exceptions: My friends, Sony, Neo, and Coeur, a little gang of rebellious, dying kids. Sony leads the charge with the air of freedom and only one lung to breathe it. Neo, a bad-tempered and wheel-chaired writer, keeps track of our great deeds from stealing to terrorizing our nurse. Coeur is the beautiful boy, the muscle, the gentle giant with a failing heart.<BR> <BR>Before death inevitably knocks down our doors, my thieves and I have one last heist planned. A great escape that will take us far from abusive parents, crippling loss, and the realities of our diseases. So what happens when someone else walks through the door? What happens when a girl joins our party and renders me speechless with her mischievous smile? What happens when she has suns in her eyes, and as terrified as I am to lose again, I start to fall?<BR> <BR>Trigger warnings found in foreword<BR> <BR>Written By Lancali
Date Published:2023

Against the unforgiving landscape of a hospital, I fell in love with a mischievous, sun-eyed boy who became my only joy in that desolate place. That's what made it all the more soul-crushing when he committed suicide in front of me. Since then, I've sworn never to love anyone again. With three exceptions: My friends, Sony, Neo, and Coeur, a little gang of rebellious, dying kids. Sony leads the charge with the air of freedom and only one lung to breathe it. Neo, a bad-tempered and wheel-chaired writer, keeps track of our great deeds from stealing to terrorizing our nurse. Coeur is the beautiful boy, the muscle, the gentle giant with a failing heart. Before death inevitably knocks down our doors, my thieves and I have one last heist planned. A great escape that will take us far from abusive parents, crippling loss, and the realities of our diseases. So what happens when someone else walks through the door? What happens when a girl joins our party and renders me speechless with her mischievous smile? What happens when she has suns in her eyes, and as terrified as I am to lose again, I start to fall? Trigger warnings found in foreword Written By Lancali

Date Published:2023

Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall (The Alien Skill Series, Book 1) : The Alien Skill Series, #1

Rae Knightly


<p><strong>A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM.</strong><br><strong>⭐ A thrilling sci-fi adventure perfect for teens who love Percy Jackson and space stories.</strong><br><strong>⭐ An Amazon International bestseller in the US, UK, Canada & Australia.</strong><br><strong>⭐ BOOK OF THE DECADE - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (2013-2023), UK.</strong><br>Twelve-year-old Ben Archer's life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather's house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-raising adventures across land, ocean, and space.<br>Now everyone is after him. The government considers him a cumbersome witness to The Cosmic Fall, a deadly shapeshifter wants his ability, and Ben finds himself in a race against time to unravel the secrets of his new-found power before they catch him.<br>With no choice but to flee, Ben joins forces with the sole survivor of the crash – an alien man called Mesmo. And while the destinies of boy and alien become inextricably linked, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: Why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place?<br>Who doesn't love a good aliens-crash-to-Earth tale? Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall - a Starman or E.T. aimed at today's teen readers - is the first book in the global, award-winning phenomenon The Alien Skill Series. This gripping science fiction story has captivated middle-graders and young adults worldwide with its lovable protagonists, page-turning adventure, and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet. Read Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall now and find out why readers like Krishthepodcaster have said it is "super engaging like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson." Ideal for readers aged 10+.</p>
Date Published:2020

A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM. ⭐ A thrilling sci-fi adventure perfect for teens who love Percy Jackson and space stories. ⭐ An Amazon International bestseller in the US, UK, Canada & Australia. ⭐ BOOK OF THE DECADE - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (2013-2023), UK. Twelve-year-old Ben Archer's life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather's house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-raising adventures across land, ocean, and space. Now everyone is after him. The government considers him a cumbersome witness to The Cosmic Fall, a deadly shapeshifter wants his ability, and Ben finds himself in a race against time to unravel the secrets of his new-found power before they catch him. With no choice but to flee, Ben joins forces with the sole survivor of the crash – an alien man called Mesmo. And while the destinies of boy and alien become inextricably linked, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: Why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place? Who doesn't love a good aliens-crash-to-Earth tale? Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall - a Starman or E.T. aimed at today's teen readers - is the first book in the global, award-winning phenomenon The Alien Skill Series. This gripping science fiction story has captivated middle-graders and young adults worldwide with its lovable protagonists, page-turning adventure, and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet. Read Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall now and find out why readers like Krishthepodcaster have said it is "super engaging like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson." Ideal for readers aged 10+.

Date Published:2020

The Lucidites Complete Series (Books 1- 3) : An Urban Fantasy Adventure

Noffke, Sarah


<p><strong>"A Self-Published Young Adult Novel That Needs To Be On Your Radar." - Bustle</strong></p> <p>The Lucidites—a complete YA fantasy series filled with adventure, romance, suspense, heroes and villains. Perfect for young adult sci-fi and fantasy readers. Fans of The Hunger Games, Inception and Divergent need to read this!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In a realm where dreams wield power, nightmares become reality.</strong></p> <p><br>Every night, it's the same—I drown in my dreams. But hey, let's not get all gloomy. I'm Roya Stark, just your average sixteen-year-old from the backwoods of Texas, except I'm not so average. See, when I'm not busy burying my nose in classic literature to dodge my family's sneers, I'm grappling with premonitions. Yeah, you heard right. Visions, hunches, call them what you want—they're getting stronger.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Now, the world's in a spin, people are losing it after sleepless nights, hallucinating like it's some kind of global party. Meanwhile, in a secret, sterile underground institute, the forecasters keep reporting the same devastating event to take place soon. It involves me...<br>And my dreams? They've become this bizarre meet and greet with strangers who seem to think they've got the answers to the question that's been gnawing at me: Who am I really? It's the mystery of my life, the itch I can't scratch. And now, it looks like I'm about to be thrown headfirst into some fierce, otherworldly battle. Yeah, not your typical Tuesday.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>So, am I ready to uncover the truth about myself? Absolutely. But here's the kicker—will I live to regret it?</strong><br></p> <p><strong>This 320,000-word box set is nearly 1000 pages of conspiracy, paranormal, time travel and deadly thrills WITH new bonus material!</strong></p> <p>Get the complete trilogy! The boxed set contains all three books in The Lucidites series.</p>
Date Published:2025

"A Self-Published Young Adult Novel That Needs To Be On Your Radar." - Bustle The Lucidites—a complete YA fantasy series filled with adventure, romance, suspense, heroes and villains. Perfect for young adult sci-fi and fantasy readers. Fans of The Hunger Games, Inception and Divergent need to read this! In a realm where dreams wield power, nightmares become reality. Every night, it's the same—I drown in my dreams. But hey, let's not get all gloomy. I'm Roya Stark, just your average sixteen-year-old from the backwoods of Texas, except I'm not so average. See, when I'm not busy burying my nose in classic literature to dodge my family's sneers, I'm grappling with premonitions. Yeah, you heard right. Visions, hunches, call them what you want—they're getting stronger. Now, the world's in a spin, people are losing it after sleepless nights, hallucinating like it's some kind of global party. Meanwhile, in a secret, sterile underground institute, the forecasters keep reporting the same devastating event to take place soon. It involves me... And my dreams? They've become this bizarre meet and greet with strangers who seem to think they've got the answers to the question that's been gnawing at me: Who am I really? It's the mystery of my life, the itch I can't scratch. And now, it looks like I'm about to be thrown headfirst into some fierce, otherworldly battle. Yeah, not your typical Tuesday. So, am I ready to uncover the truth about myself? Absolutely. But here's the kicker—will I live to regret it? This 320,000-word box set is nearly 1000 pages of conspiracy, paranormal, time travel and deadly thrills WITH new bonus material! Get the complete trilogy! The boxed set contains all three books in The Lucidites series.

Date Published:2025