One of my favourite books of all time' CHARLAINE HARRIS 'Jodi Taylor is quite simply the Queen of Time. Her books are a swashbuckling joyride through History' C. K. MCDONNELL 'Time travel, history and romance - what more could you ask for?' ? ?? ?? reader review -- They say that History is just one damned thing after another. Welcome to St Mary's Institute of Historical Research - where damned things happen every day. When Dr Madeleine 'Max' Maxwell is recruited by St Mary's, she finds their methods to be somewhat unorthodox. They don't just study the past - they actually visit it, carefully observing historical events as they unfold in real time. And not dying. This last part is important. The whole of History now lies before Max and her new colleagues, but, as she will discover, time travel is never straightforward. Because History doesn't like to be messed with, and danger lurks in every century... Fast-paced, witty and delightfully unconventional, Just One Damned Thing After Another is the first in Jodi Taylor's beloved and bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series. For fans of Terry Pratchett, Doctor Who , Genevieve Cogman and Ghosts . Readers love Jodi Taylor: 'Once in a while, I discover an author who changes everything ... Jodi Taylor and her protagonista Madeleine "Max" Maxwell have seduced me' ? ?? ?? ' Addictive. I wish St Mary's was real and I was a part of it' ? ?? ?? 'Science fiction, historical fantasy, love story and more all wrapped up in a fast-paced comedy of errors. Please don't wait to read it, you don't know what you are missing ' ? ?? ?? 'Jodi Taylor has an imagination that gets me completely hooked ' ? ?? ?? 'A tour de force ' ? ?? ??

A schoolteacher finds love, loss, and happiness in West Texas. - Val Verde County, Texas, 1916 - Weary of her family's relentless pursuit of a suitable husband for her, twenty-two-year-old Ester Hammon responds to an advertisement seeking a teacher for Twelve Mile School, a small county school far away from her overprotective Dallas family. But nothing prepared her for what she faced when stepping off the train in the small, dusty town of Del Rio, Texas. Living with a ranching family three miles from the school, Ester learned how to shoot in case of a raid by Pancho Villa, a skill that quickly proved useful, causing Ester to question whether she was meant for such a wild place. Rancher Grant McKey had no time for love. As a single parent, the schoolteacher living on his ranch was just there for his six-year-old daughter, but adversity has a way of bonding disparate hearts. Attacked by the Villistas, Ester's bravery saves Grant, but a shocking proposal will forever change their future. Publisher's Note: Readers who enjoy heartfelt tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in West Texas, highlighting the struggles and delights of life in the early 1900s. Hearts of Texas Series The Widow Jane Parker The River Rider The Twelve Mile School Honor Versus Lies

Can the Devil ever be reformed? Calvina Bracewell’s world is changed overnight when she reluctantly marries a man who is wealthy and incredibly attractive. But is he also the devil? Lord Rupert ‘Devil’ Glennister is both admired and feared. His uncanny ability with cards and his notorious success with women seem to hint at mysterious forces helping him. His respectable wife Calvina misses her former love Toby, and experiences mysterious attacks. But in time, will her marriage turn into one of passion? Something sinister is around the corner in The Devil's Bride , a suspenseful and sexy tale from award winning author Lucy Gordon. If you loved Fifty Shades of Grey , you’ll love this mysterious regency romance. Praise for Lucy Gordon ‘Everything you could want from a historical romance’ - Holly Kinsella, author of Tell Him About It Lucy Gordon began working life on a British women's magazine, where she interviewed celebrities such as Sir Roger Moore and Sir Alec Guinness. Since 1984, she has been publishing her romance novels – twice winning the Romance Writers of America RITA Award for the Best Traditional Romance. She is now married to a Venetian artist and together, they have lived in different parts of Italy, though currently live in her native England.