An Invitation to Seashell Bay, Part 1

An Invitation to Seashell Bay, Part 1

Bella Osborne

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

'A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy' – MILLY JOHNSON 'Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ... a fantastic read' – SUE MOORCROFT The brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life's twists and turns! One ambitious businesswoman. One irresponsible heir. A deal that will turn both their lives upside down... To grow her craft business, Nancy is in desperate need of two things: help and money. So when a potential investor she's looking to impress recommends an assistant, she jumps at the chance to secure both. Freddy Astley-Davenport is a notorious playboy with zero work experience. He's poised to inherit his family's estate in sunny Seashell Bay – but only if he can hold down a job for six months first. His plan is to take the assistant role in name only, then do the least work he possibly can. Nancy has other ideas, though, and the pair butt heads from day one. However, as...
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Second Chance Under the Mistletoe

Second Chance Under the Mistletoe

Kandy Shepherd

Romance / Fiction / Womens Fiction

'Tis the season—to rekindle? In this Family Reunion in London story, Natalie is having a nightmare Christmas. Her daughter, Clem, has invited her dad over from Australia—Natalie's ex, tycoon Jon, whom she hasn't seen for twenty-two years! They agree for the sake of their daughter to pretend to be the perfect family—but Natalie soon discovers the spark between them never died! After two decades of hurt, can she risk her heart for a second chance—or is this festive fling just for the holidays? Perfect for fans of: ???? Festive romance ???? Second chance
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Zombie Island (Zombie Apocalypse#1)

Zombie Island (Zombie Apocalypse#1)

Samantha Hoffman

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Sam has survived months alone at the end of the world–a world destroyed not only by the undead, but those left who are strong enough to do what is necessary to survive. The city has become too dangerous with the looming threat of ex-soldiers that destroy everything in their path. After a chance encounter with them leaves Sam on their hit-list, she flees the city with help from the redneck brothers that saved her.Together with a timid girl rescued from the soldiers, they set out for an island near her hometown–a hopeful refuge from the broken world around them. The journey there is full of threats from zombies and other survivors, but the hope of a home free from constant danger pushes them to keep moving forward.*Author Note*This book was originally written and published in 2012, when the author was a teenager. It has since been completely re-written for a more mature audience, with changes to the story, characters, and tone.
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The Girls

The Girls

Bella Osborne

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Four old friends. Thrown back together after forty years apart. What could possibly go wrong? In the 1970s, The Girls were best friends sharing a house and good times: Zara the famous diva actor, Val the uptight solicitor, Jackie the wild child and Pauline the quirky introvert. Now they're in their twilight years, and Zara suggests that they live with her to support each other through old age.Initially, being housemates again is just as much fun as in their heyday. But then Zara reveals the real reason she asked them to move in with her, and suddenly things take a sinister turn.As the women confront their demons they come under the spotlight of the press, the police and an angry parrot. With their lives spiralling out of control can they save their friendships and each other?
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The Gathering

The Gathering

Victorine Lieske

Romance / Contemporary / Womens Fiction

After Danielle turned eighteen she joined the Dyken gathering force and traveled to another planet to help save an entire race. But after witnessing a young man suffering, she begins to question her people’s methods. This is a short story, approx. 4,500 words or 18 pages.After Danielle turned eighteen she joined the Dyken gathering force and traveled to another planet to help save an entire race. But after witnessing a young man suffering, she begins to question her people’s methods. The lines continue to blur as she finds herself attracted to Shayne, a Maslonian she is assigned to gather. Unsure if her people are doing the right thing, Danielle must decide where her heart truly lies.This is a short story, approx. 4,500 words or 18 pages.
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The Underground Toy Society Saves Peggy

The Underground Toy Society Saves Peggy

Jessica Adams

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Peggy remembers a time when she was the only baby doll in the house. Janice loved Peggy so much, but as all little girls do, Janice grew up. Peggy was passed down to Janice's two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer. Peggy had to learn to share her time with other toys. After the two girls grew up, and Janice passed away, Peggy was forgotten. What will happen to Peggy?Peggy remembers a time when she was the only baby doll in the house. Janice loved Peggy so much, but as all little girls do, Janice grew up. Peggy was passed down to Janice's two daughters, Jessica and Jennifer. Peggy had to learn to share her time with other toys. After the two girls grew up, and Janice passed away, Peggy was forgotten. What will happen to Peggy? How will she ever find children to love her again?
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Daughters of Cornwall

Daughters of Cornwall

Fern Britton

Womens Fiction / Chick Lit / Fiction

Don't miss the unforgettable new novel from the Sunday Times bestseller! Three women. A chance to rewrite history... 1918.The Great War is over, and Clara Carter has boarded a train bound for Cornwall – to meet a family that would once have been hers. But they must never discover her secret... 1939. Hannah has always been curious about her mother's mysterious past, but the outbreak of the Second World War casts everything in a new light. As the bombs begin to fall, Hannah and her brothers are determined to do their bit for the war effort – whatever the cost. 2020. Caroline has long been the keeper of her family's secrets. But now, with her own daughter needing her more than ever, it's time to tell the truth – to show Natalie that she comes from a long line of women who have weathered the storms of life, as hardy and proud as the rugged Cornish coastline... From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes a sweeping, epic novel of mothers and daughters, secrets and lies, and a love...
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