by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | Mystery |
MacDougal Duff falls in with a strange family—and senses murderA sudden cloudburst forces MacDougal Duff to stop his car in front of the home of Mary Moriarty. The history professor turned detective is reclining in his seat, waiting out the torrential rainstorm, when Mary knocks on the car window holding a feverish child and jabbering about a dead woman. After years investigating murders, Mac Duff is not fazed by a dead body, but the sick child moves his heart. He speeds to the hospital, and while the doctor is seeing to the child, he asks Mary about the dead woman. Her name was Brownie, Mary says, and she was poisoned. Unable to resist an interesting death, Mac Duff moves in with the family, pretending to be a distant relation. To his delight, he finds a home corrupted by secrets, whose residents do not hesitate to kill.
by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
Addison Harper is abruptly summoned to Milverton at the behest of an abrasive lawyer. He plans to be in and out, back to the city lickety-split. Instead, he finds himself charmed by the small town with its delightful and eccentric residents, not to mention the rather easy-on-the-eye Sergeant Jake Murphy.Despite the rocky start, Addison admits he’s had a pleasant day out. That is, until returning to find the prickly old lawyer on the floor, and very much dead. Worse, it looks like murder, and Addison’s fingerprints are all over the crime scene.Murder on Milverton Square is the first in a wonderful new cosy mystery series set in an enchanting small town nestled amongst stunning New Zealand scenery. The Milverton Mysteries features a chaotic cast of local busybodies, delicious baked treats, a demanding and disdainful ginger cat, a very slow-burn romance with a rather appealing policeman, and of course, murder…
by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | Historical Romance |
Utterly heartwarming and life affirming. Fiction which wraps its tendrils around your heart and keeps you turning the pages… Truly a keeper.’ Michelle Styles, Author. Read the brand new novel by Publishers Weekly bestselling author Michelle Smart, where One Day meets Sliding Doors and The Time Traveller’s Wife in this thrilling star-crossed lovers story, and be transported back to the 1990s.Imagine if you could travel back in time and save the love of your life… only to promptly screw everything up!It’s 1991; everyone is going nuts for Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and ignoring the birth of the World Wide Web. It’s also the year Alex Hammond gets transported into his 21 year old body.In five years time, Alex will meet Melody, his future wife, and this time he can save her from the accident that kills her. All he has to do is wait.But Alex is an idiot and one mistake drastically changes the course of both their lives. Instead of falling madly in love like she did the first time, Melody wants nothing to do with him, her life unfolding as if they’d never met.Fate, however, seems determined to keep pushing her into Alex’s path…Readers love Butterflies!’Brilliant and addictive.”Delightful, quirky read to brighten your autumn.”Had me in a chokehold for three days.”It got me like no other book.’Readers and reviewers love Michelle Smart’s books!’Send this author my credit card details. Sign me up for everything she writes. What a fun, heartfelt, exhilarating, thrilling and emotionally charged story from the very first page to the very beautiful last page. I loved every single word.’ Harlequin Junkie ?????’Michelle Smart is a writer who never disappoints… full of intensity, emotion and heart.’ Bookish Jottings ?????’This love story was epic, in my opinion. It was special.’ Beyond the Pages ?????’As much as I laughed I cried! The emotion is on point and there are moments I wished I could literally jump in the book.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’I was left feeling like I didn’t want to start another book when I finished reading this one. Michelle Smart is so good at building emotion and with her clever style of writing I could “see” everything that happened. I couldn’t put this one down.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’This book definitely earned a five-star rating and a place with the Keeper for the Shelves collection, for it was a rare find and does not deserve to be just shelved and forgotten.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’To see their HEA come to full fruition was an awesome experience, and well worth the five-star rating I gave it. It will definitely be a Keeper for the Shelves book.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’Definitely one of your go-to reads… Reading was like a raising the bar effect, the further you read, the better it got.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’I can’t fault the story at all. Highly deserved 5 stars along with a huge I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’Fabulously different. Great characters, beautifully developed.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’I loved it, it’s beautiful written.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’Amazing!! Absolutely loved it!!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’This is a powerful story, beautifully written and perfectly executed.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’Wow! Just…. wow!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’This is one of those books which gives you contentment after finishing.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’An utterly divine and totally time occupying tale full of intensity and emotion and touching moments which encase a wonderful, wonderful story.’ Goodreads reviewer ?????’I loved every single thing about this book. If it wasn’t for life getting in the way, I wouldn’t have put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer ?????
by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
She might be wishing for the wrong kind of luck. ***Standalone romance with a HEA!***Georgie Buchanan doesn’t know the first thing about running a brewery—she doesn’t even like beer—so she’s out of her element when she and her siblings inherit their grandfather’s money pit. Her one hope for success lies with River Reeves, the handsome brewmaster who learned at her grandfather’s feet…if she can avoid falling for him.River Reeves is having a rough week. Not only did he lose his friend and mentor, Beau Buchanan, but he’s just been betrayed by his former best friend and business partner. Still, things seem to improve when Georgie offers him his dream job—turning around Buchanan Brewery.Great right? There’s one problem: his new boss is his dream woman, and she’s not the type to mix business and pleasure.
by admin | Apr 15, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
A BRAND new funny, sexy and sweet working together romance with a twist for fans of Tessa Bailey, Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood!What to expect: Grumpy sunshine Workplace Forced proximity ???? ? Hidden identity Sister swap ??? Celebrity romance Spicy ?Some mistakes are worth makingBeatrice Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her – she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up.Sounds easy, all Bea has to do is avoid her temporary new boss Jonah. However, that’s a lot harder than she thought. Not only does he have impossibly high standards, he’s also out of this world gorgeous, an ex-rockstar with a chip on his shoulder and he’s watching her like a hawk! So Bea uses her charm to keep him focussed on the job and not her. But by trying to put up boundaries and keep things professional, Bea finds herself seeing the real man beneath the grumpy façade . Yet with so much at stake, she knows she shouldn’t fall for her sister’s boss…but then again, it may just be the best unintentional mistake she’s ever made! Readers can also expect: * A manor house style boutique hotel * Wood-fired hot tubs * A secret butler’s pantry * A dusty old guitar and hidden talent * Lots of spice ? ? ?A working together romance with a chemistry that sizzles. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren.PRAISE FOR CHRISTY MCKELLEN ‘I just loved it – the perfect amount of heart, heat and humour in this pacy, racy romance read’ Sandy Barker????? ‘There is no one like Christy McKellen for fun, flirty and sexy romance with a lot of heart and deep emotional insight’ – Jessica Gilmore????? ‘It’s sexy, laugh-out-loud funny, and just the right dose of heartfelt moments. Definitely recommend! ‘ Reader Review????? ‘Everything a good book should be!’ Reader Review????? ‘This book ticked every box for me on what I like in a romance.’ Reader Review????? ‘LOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It’s so funny and the plot and storyline keep you in it. Would highly recommend.’ Reader Review
