Against all odds, Brent Kingman is alive. He survived the atrocities in Vietnam, and he returned to his family home at Kingman Ranch. His loved ones surround him, including the love of his life, Jamaica Phillips, who he saved from the claws of death twice since his return home. They plan to marry, but fate intervenes, as Brent finds himself falling victim to malaria, among other unidentified illnesses picked up overseas. Brent's illnesses cause hallucinations, which take him back to the horrors of war and beyond-to a time when he was a little boy, seeking solace from his father. Time and again, Brent asks his father to "Keep the Boogeyman away." Sam Kingman is devastated to see his son so weak and ill, after all he went through in Vietnam. Why do they deserve this? Why does Brent deserve what looks like punishment? The Boogeyman is part II of the Kingman-1971 series, following part I, Jamaica. The Kingman family has suffered much, but young Brent Kingman has suffered the most. He survived the war, only to return ill and unable to adjust to normal life. As the hallucinations threaten to take him under, his family and loving fiancee must pull together. Together, they will keep the Boogeyman away. They're the only ones who can.

This is a tale of woe of Meenakshi, an orphan girl from southern India. Like the thousands of orphans in India, she lives a life in which others determine her every move. For her, every event is predestined.

Many of us are fortunate enough to be told and to believe that our destiny lies within our own hands. In the case of unfortunates like Meenakshi, that is not the case. All of their efforts to decide life for themselves are futile. Fate, for them, is the puppet master. No matter how hard they try there is no outwitting Destiny for Destiny always triumphs!

A captivating story of two young women, bound together by the tragedy of two very different wars. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Maureen Lee. With the end of the First World War, Rose is looking forward to welcoming home her beloved husband ,Alfie, from the battlefields. But his return is not what Rose had expected. Traumatised by what he has seen, the Alfie who comes home is a different man to the one Rose married. As he struggles to cope with life in peacetime,Rose wrestles with temptation as the man she fell in love with seems lost forever. Many years later, Jess returns from her final tour of Afghanistan. Haunted by nightmares from her time at the front, her longed-for homecoming is a disaster and she wonders if her life will ever be the same again. Can comfort come through her great-grandmother Rose's diaries? For Jess and Rose, the realities of war have terrible consequences. Can the Poppy Factory, set up to help injured soldiers, rescue them both from the heartache of war?

- the dinner party was over as Caroline staggered halfway up the stairs. She dropped her wineglass when she leaned on the stair rail. 'Etienne', she said, 'Are you going out tonight or shall I wait up for my nightly bang?' There was a stunned silence, then the guests shrugged into their wraps and cloaks as they hurried to leave. - Dangerous Compulsion is the story of four generations of the Devereaux family that encompassed the years between the Civil War and 1977. The story was told from a different perspective.

Can you leave the past behind and embrace the future? - A brand new series from Tracy Baines. 'A new saga author has arrived. The Women of Fisher's Wharf is a joy to read' - AnneMarie Brear Great Grimsby, 1912 Newlywed fisherman Alec Hardy decides to make a fresh start with his young wife Letty and move to the thriving fishing port of Grimsby in search of a brighter future. Letty is from farming stock and knows nothing of the hard life as a fishermen's wife but is willing to embrace the challenge with Alec. But where Alec goes, so does his widowed mother, Dorcas and she has trouble coming to terms with taking second place in her son's life. With Alec at sea for weeks on end, the two women clash and Letty seeks escape from her bitter mother-in-law amongst the streets of Fish Dock Wharf. Can Letty help them break free from the shadows of the past or will she be bound by Dorcas' insistence that they cling to the old ways? Praise for Tracy Baines: 'A saga about ambition, hard work, courage ...and spite'. Rosie Clarke I highly recommend this book.' Fenella Miller 'An emotional, entertaining read that had me gripped!' Sheila Riley 'An absorbing saga. I loved it from the very beginning and would highly recommend it...' Elaine Roberts 'Terrific - beautifully written. A well-crafted and satisfying story' Maisie Thomas 'A pleasure from start to finish.' Glenda Young 'an evocative, busy, entertaining read vying with angst, and of course, more than a dollop of tension.' Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine 'Characterisation is one of the book's strong points - the individual characters stay in your mind long after you finish the story.' Barbara Dynes, The Voice'I just loved this book! Molly Walton

Who? explores the identities of two narrators, the identities of the missing persons they focus upon, and the identities of a particular community of women at a particular time in history. liberation community of the 1970's and 80's, thus offering insight into the larger Who of this tale. This glimpse occurs within more intimate, less public settings of this movement and through the skeptical magnifying glass of one would-be detective's point of view and the reflective lens of a later chronicler. This novel raises the question, Who? in relation to the women's movement of the 1970's, not just about each participant as individuals but also about the identity they shared. I really liked Who? insight, mystery, intrigue, and depth.

‘It’s not a fair world I’m afraid. Beauty or fortune carries the day. You have the beauty and I the fortune, so there’s every chance we’ll succeed’

In Regency England, marriage is everything. For young widow Sybella Lovatt, the time has come to find a suitable husband for her sister and ward Lucie. Male suitors are scarce near their Wiltshire estate, so the sisters resolve to head to London in time for the Season to begin.

Once ensconced at the Mayfair home of Lady Godley, Lucie’s godmother, the whirl of balls, parties and promenades can begin. But the job of finding a husband is fraught with rules and tradition. Jostling for attention are the two lords – the charming and irresistible Freddie Lynwood and the preternaturally handsome Valentine Ravenell, their enigmatic neighbour from Shotten Hall, Mr Brabazon, and the dangerous libertine Lord Rockliffe, with whom the brooding Brabazon is locked in deadly rivalry.

Against the backdrop of glamorous Regency England, Sybella must settle Lucie’s future, protect her own reputation, and resist the disreputable rakes determined to seduce the beautiful widow. As the Season ends, will the sisters have found the rarest of things – a suitable marriage with a love story to match?

A heart warming journey seen through the lives of a family moving to a rural idyll. A mystery lies in their new cottage that keeps the reader interested in turning the pages to the end.

"A story to enjoy for all ages that leaves the reader feeling uplifted and wanting more." - David J. Andrews, Author of "Lobster Calypso"

"A tale of English village life depicted in a sensitive and insightful way. The quaint characters and unique storyline make this book a pleasure to read."
--Mindy Gibbins-Klein, Author of "A Dance in the Desert"

'His best novel yet ... A Middlemarch-like triumph' Telegraph 'A pleasure bomb of a novel' Vogue 'A true modern master' Independent It's 23 December 1971, and the Hildebrandts are at a crossroads. Fifteen-year-old Perry has resolved to be a better person and quit dealing drugs to seventh graders. His sister Becky, the once straight-laced high school social queen, has veered into counterculture, while at college, Clem is wrestling with a decision that might tear his family apart. As their parents - Russ, a suburban pastor, and Marion, his restless wife - tug against the bonds of a joyless marriage, Crossroads finds a family, and a nation, struggling to do the right thing. 'Funny, moving, crackling with life, it has what all great fiction should have' Financial Times 'Intoxicating - a luxuriant domestic drama' Guardian THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A GUARDIAN BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2021 * AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR * A WHITE REVIEW BOOK OF THE YEAR * A LIT HUB BOOK OF THE YEAR

Going back to 534 AD, the author of "Tripoli" introduces Belisarius and his mission to conquer North Africa and to convert Jews and Berbers to Christianity. Past this ancient background the story begins with the bombardment of Tripoli during World War II in a poor section of the city, where Jews, Christians and Muslims sustained most of the damage from the war, and were the Jacob family resided. Sofia, the grandmother's of five finds herself struggling to keep the family alive, first with the Italians, the Germans, then the British and finally with the people that she trusted the most the Libyan Arabs.

On the surface, Miranda, Jody, Kim, Theresa, and Natalie have nothing in common. They come from different backgrounds, different perspectives, different lives. When they connect at a dream conference, they decide to meet regularly to share their nighttime visions, the meaning of their inner selves. Together, they develop a level of intimacy that perhaps none of them are prepared to face. During their times together, the girls explore the symbolism and veiled messages their dreams present. Physically and emotionally fatigued, Miranda must face the truth about her marriage. Jody realizes serious change is necessary when a dream suggests she wants to kill her husband and gag her kids. Kim's healthy lifestyle doesn't guarantee she'll remain whole. Theresa's career is her life, but is that enough? Natalie is perfectly content until her life takes an unexpected turn. With their inner beliefs and emotions laid bare, each woman must step beyond her comfort zone. The trust these women place in one another by sharing their dreams creates a bond of friendship, one that will see them through joys and heartbreaks. As they unlock their dream's secrets, they grasp the key to their individual and collective futures.