by admin | Dec 19, 2025 | Science Fiction |
After leaving the most beautiful planet in the Universe and the man she loves, Dora Dana Dasnan returns to her galaxy only to find that things have drastically changed. Martial law is in effect and the gene-modified, highly trained soldiers patrol the Uni planets with a single directive: to find Dora.Dora needs to disappear once again. She knows how to do it. She has done it before. But an unexpected Vision changes her goals completely and pulls her in the opposite direction. She sets off to find J before it’s too late.As she travels from world to world, she uncovers a secret. A secret kept hidden for five thousand years. The secret of the origins of Uni society.The choice she now needs to make will be the most difficult yet.
by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Historical Fiction |
‘Superb… for fans of Steven Saylor and Conn Iggulden.’ Richard Foreman
March, 44BC
Caesar is a dead man…
A plan to murder the most powerful political leader in the world is under way.
More than twenty assassins are directly involved.
Hundreds of others are aware of the plot, with thousands more hoping for its success.
Only a handful of men and women stand against them, led by the infamous Artemidorus.
He and his associates are working undercover in the households of the main suspects, risking kidnap, torture and death in a desperate race against both time and fate.
They are hopelessly outnumbered, battling against the most dangerous men in the city, their servants, slaves and soldiers.
The future of the world as they know it is in their hands.
But the scheming senators will go to any lengths to stop anyone standing in the way of their plan.
And with an army of bloodthirsty gladiators willing to carry out their orders, is Artemidorus destined to meet an equally brutal end?
Set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, The Ides is a fast-paced historical thriller, providing an insider perspective to the infamous Ides of March.
Peter Tonkin was born in 1950 in Ulster, Northern Ireland and was raised in the UK, Holland, Germany, and the Persian Gulf. The son of an RAF officer, Tonkin spent much of his youth travelling the world from one posting to another. He is also the author of the Richard Mariner thriller series.
Praise for Peter Tonkin:
‘Tonkin has used his knowledge of the period and craft as a thriller writer to produce a new take on the familiar story of the gunpowder plot. One of the historical crime novels of the year.’ Richard Foreman, author of Spies of Rome
‘Riveting tale full of fast action.’ Publishers Weekly
‘Good technical detail, plus an exciting climax, makes this entertaining reading.’ Publishing News.
‘A welcome aura of old-fashioned expertise.’ Publishers Weekly
‘A good thriller, recommended.’ Library Journal
‘Tonkin is a superb storyteller who creates big, brash, swashbuckling adventures with taut suspense, fast-paced action and tough, resourceful characters.’ Booklist
‘Equals the best of James Clavell.’ Daily Telegraph
‘Edge-of-the-seat terror on the high seas.’ Daily Post
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by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Action & Adventure |
Beau Graham is a brave man and no matter what meets him, he faces it and overpowers it. After the loss of his parents and the land where he grew up, he takes an offer to work as a blacksmith apprentice, on the advice of a kind old man, Emil Northup. Thanks to Beau’s diligence and willingness, Northup will see something in him that sets him apart from others, including his own nineteen-year-old son, Archer. When the old man dies suddenly, Beau and Archer must join forces in order to save Northup’s legacy. ?owever, they are surprised to discover that Northup set up a riddle before his untimely death… What will Beau and Archer be willing to risk in order to solve this demanding puzzle that may not be as innocent as it first seemed?
While Beau and Archer are struggling to unravel the enigma Northup left for them, Beau will cross paths with Jessamine, a school teacher with an adventurous heart. Having recently moved to Walla Walla for work, Jessamine will soon have second thoughts about whether choosing such a career in this mysterious town was a good idea. Beau will quickly realize that there is more to the young teacher than it appears and he will ask her to join him on the perilous journey to uncover Northup’s secrets. Unfortunately for them, their troubles have just begun… With danger closing in, will they be courageous enough to take action and finally leave this hazardous quest behind?
With the passing of time, Beau and Jessamine grow a deep affection for one another but they both know that if they want to stay on course, they will need to set their happily ever after aside. How far into the darkness are they willing to go in search of the truth? Will their love ever have the chance to flourish or will the forces of lawlessness overtake them at long last?
An action-packed story, featuring complex and fascinating characters, and twists and turns that will take your breath away. A must-read for fans of Western action and romance.
“? ?loodstained ?reasure ?unt” is a historical adventure novel of approximately 60,000 words. No cliffhangers, only pure unadulterated action.
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by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Womens Fiction |
What if a DNA test reveals everything you thought you knew about your family to be a lie?
Matilda Berry has her life on track. She’s got a long-term boyfriend. A career she loves. And a family who is always there for her. But when her father dies, she discovers a secret about her parents that shakes her to her core.
Looking for answers, she travels to the other side of the world, to a place of chicken biscuits, peaches and sweet tea, where the humidity zaps her energy and the traffic destroys her will to live. And it’s there she discovers the truth about her past and finds a family she never knew she had in a quaint cafe that’s been passed down through the family line for generations.
A chance encounter with an irritatingly handsome construction manager takes her by surprise… especially since he turns out to be her neighbour. When he offers to marry her for a work visa to stay in the USA, she’s worried his feelings will turn real. Or maybe hers will…
A heartwarming and emotional exploration of family, friendship and community, The Honeysuckle Cafe is a small-town women’s fiction read you won’t be able to put down.
Read The Honeysuckle Cafe if you enjoy sweet and wholesome fiction with:
Small town
Romantic
Southern
Family mystery
Friendships
Enemies to lovers
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by admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Mystery |
A body is never good for a room’s feng shui …
The McKays’ divorce played out in the unforgiving public eye, mirroring Sheriff Mark McKay’s humiliating defeat in the recent election. Just as it seems everyone is ready to move on, Mark is discovered lifeless, right in the middle of one of his ex-wife Courtney’s staged houses.
The talented interior decorator finds herself at the epicenter of the accusations. Despite the town’s speculative murmurs, Hadley and her friends are unwavering in their belief of her innocence.
In a case where appearances can be deceiving, it will require a discerning eye and unwavering determination to unearth the truth. The puzzle surrounding Mark’s demise becomes a complex tapestry of secrets. Hadley and the gang are determined to see justice prevail, confident that the interior decorator they’ve embraced as a member of their community is far from a killer.
Recipes included: Blackberry plum jam and cranberry butter
