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Two siblings, both missing for 20 years turn up within one day of
each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the
day I lost my little brother. One moment he was on the roundabout
and then was gone. Gone. Missing. They all blamed me. I was in
charge. Even though I was only ten years old. They sent me away.
The hurt, the shame, the questions. The not knowing. I tried to
move on. It's been nineteen years in exile and now somebody wants
me back. Someone with a dark secret. They hold the keys, they know
the truth. So, I need to return to the Welsh village of my
childhood to find out who, because I have a secret, too... I did
something bad. Diane Saxon's standalone thriller is sure to plunge
you into the dark world of secrets and lies. 'An intensely dark
thriller.' Ross Greenwood 'Packed full of secrets and lies, and in
a town filled with an unsettling atmosphere Saxon succeeds in
putting the 'creep' in creepy' ' Valerie Keogh 'Gripping... I
couldn't put it down.' Gemma Rogers 'A complex, dark and disturbing
thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw dropping
twists 5*' Alex Stone
'I absolutely love Shari's books, funny, honest and heartwarming
writing' Jenny Colgan, bestselling author Brand new from #1
bestseller Shari Low. An emotional roller-coaster, that keeps you
guessing... One day in summer, three lives are about to change
forever. After two decades of looking after others, this is the day
that Agnetha McMaster is reclaiming her life. It's her turn, her
time. But will she have the courage to start again? Ten years ago,
Mitchell McMaster divorced Agnetha and married her best friend,
Celeste. Now he suspects his second wife is having an affair. This
is the day he'll discover if karma has come back to bite him.
Thanks to a DNA test, this is the day that Hope McTeer will finally
meet her biological father. But will the reunion bring Hope the
answers that she's looking for? Three people. Twenty-four hours. A
lifetime of secrets to unravel... What readers are saying about One
Day In Summer: 'Wow! Where have Shari Low books been all my life?'
'The perfect summer read!' 'I loved this book so much and truly
struggled to put it down at the best of times... it's definitely a
must read!' 'The events will make you laugh and cry in equal
measure. And it's a love story which is not at all predictable.' 'I
am really hoping that this will be the start of another trilogy as
I do so enjoy Shari Low's writing.' 'I absolutely adored this book,
and that's not something I've said for a while.' 'It's a brilliant
story, that shows that life is not static but is a series of
twists, turns and unexpected detours that we have to learn to go
with and work out as it goes along, and I loved it.' 'This book has
everything, love, loss, betrayal, forgiveness and growth.' 'A story
of family, friendship, lost love, betrayals, and hope that will
keep you guessing until the very end.' 'Well, this is the first
time in ages I've stayed up until 2 am reading a book! I just
couldn't stop reading until I'd finished it.' 'Shari Low really
does know how to write an emotional book that evokes all the
feels!' 'One Day in Summer looks at lost love, betrayal,
friendships, grief, siblings, adoption, and finding love. This was
a great read, so many events happening simultaneously, a book I
didn't want to put down. I recommend this for an uplifting read.'
The brand new heartwarming festive read from bestseller Sarah
Bennett!Music sensation Aurora Storm finally has her career back on
track, but then she's caught up in a media storm. Desperate to
distract from the story, she enlists the one man she trusts to
pretend to be her boyfriend. Meanwhile, in the small seaside
village of Mermaids Point, Nick Morgan never expected to see Aurora
again. When she calls out of the blue needing his help, he agrees
at once. It feels like she's back in his life for a reason, and
he's determined to make the most of it. Aurora joins Nick and the
rest of his family for their festive celebrations and, as the snow
falls, Aurora finds herself caught up in the romance of Christmas.
But having tasted worldwide fame, can she ever be content with
village life? Two weeks is all Nick has to prove to Aurora that
there's a happy ending for them both in Mermaids Point. There's
always a second chance for love in a Sarah Bennett story, so escape
to the seaside village of Mermaids Point for a festive, feel-good
treat. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and
Milly Johnson. Praise for Sarah Bennett: 'A gorgeous story packed
with love, romance and heartfelt emotion. Will bring sunshine into
your day!' Phillipa Ashley 'Cosy, heartwarming and moving, this
story is as beautiful as its cover.' Samantha Tonge 'Happy Endings
at Mermaids Point has passion in spades, romance to make you blush
and a community that cares. I hoped this story would just keep on
going.' Celia Anderson 'What a finale to a fabulous season! I
absolutely loved the story and it was wonderful to see all the
characters get their much deserved happily ever after! An
absolutely gorgeous Christmas read!' Katie Ginger 'This is a real
page turner, with a brisk plot and a really emotional core. The
community we've grown to love at Mermaid's Point is alive with
love, laughter and vibrancy!' Fay Keenan 'I loved Nick and Aurora's
story, and want the Morgan family to adopt me. Sarah Bennett has
surpassed herself.' Jules Wake 'This is the perfect escapist read
and I can't wait to follow the characters in what promises to be a
wonderful series. Five sparkling stars!' Rachel Griffiths'What a
Mer-mazing book! I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet
the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the
final page.' Catherine Miller 'I inhaled this book in two days.
Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!'
Rachel Burton 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance
and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?'
Bella Osborne
'I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett
Who can resist the romance of Venice... When Norah arrives in
Venice for a ten-week internship she is surprised to discover that
her guide for her work trips around the lagoon is the undeniably
gorgeous and kind Gianluca. She can't help thinking he might be too
good to be true, with his endless fascinating local stories, and
his infectious laugh. Norah is still bitter after an accident left
her with a serious injury and also meant the end of her long-term
relationship. And besides, she's serious about her career and that
means leaving Venice at the end of the summer. Gianluca has had a
summer fling before that led to heartache for him and he won't do
it again. He enjoys the long hours out on the lagoon with Norah,
but after a storm strands them on a picture-perfect island for a
night, they agree they should just be good friends for the summer.
But life doesn't always go to plan, and when it's time for Norah to
go, they have to decide whether what they have between them is
really just a friendship, and not something more... Leonie Mack is
back with another fabulously romantic escape, perfect for all fans
of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews. What readers are
saying about Leonie Mack: 'I read a lot of romance books and I have
to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers
- we're talking red hot!' 'A hot and sizzling read!' 'An uplifting,
intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of
romance' 'I can't stop thinking about this book!' 'Beautifully
written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme.' 'A
delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the
way.'
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Rugby Gave Me Hope
(Hardcover)
Rick Kirkland; Illustrated by Sha-Nee Williams; Contributions by Ashley Watkins
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