- 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

Returning to her family home after losing her husband at the end of their thirteen-year trip to Africa, Aunt Catherine is frail and confused. Blind since birth, Catherine now has to cope with new surroundings and unfamiliar relatives. And only she and her middle son Jedidiah, who accompanied his father and mother on their travels, know the contents of her late husband's will, and of the keepsake trunk, stored all these years awaiting her return. As Catherine disembarks from the ship, she is welcomed by her childhood friend Becky, and Becky's daughter Myrtle. Myrtle has also experienced loss; her husband and her father both died in a boating accident two years earlier, leaving her with two small boys to raise. Written in a style reminiscent of the popular author of the time, Victor Appleton (the pseudonymous author of the "Moving Picture Boys" and "Tom Swift" series), "Aunt Catherine" offers a glimpse into life in the American northwest at the end of the Great Depression, as it was experienced by Catherine and her extended family and friends.

The start of a thrilling new series, from bestselling author Lizzie Lane set in Bristol which follows three friends through thick and thin.Bristol 1939. School leaver Maisie Miles suspects her father, a small-time crook, has an ulterior motive for insisting she gets a job at the W. D. H. O. Wills tobacco factory but keeps it to herself. She's befriended by effervescent Phyllis Mason and kind-hearted Bridget Milligan who take pity on her and take Maisie under their wing. But beneath their happy go lucky exteriors they all harbour dreams and worries about what the future holds. Engaged to be married Phyllis dreams of romance and passion but when it comes there are dire consequences. Bridget seemingly the level headed one harbours a horror of something unspeakable that she cannot easily come to terms with. There's great comradeship at the tobacco factory, and with the advent of war everything is about to change and even the closest friendships are likely to be strained. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller What readers are saying about The Tobacco Girls:'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Bestselling Author, Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Bestselling Author, Catrin Collier 'Lizzie Lane's stories get me to and from work every day. Love them.' Reader Review

Life for Faryal and her family is far from uncomplicated. Upon their return to Afghanistan from Jordan, her father learns that he is no longer welcomed by his own government and that his cousins have stolen his property-and by extension, his future. But salvation seems to be at hand when Romaan, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, asks that Faryal be granted to him in marriage. On what should have been a joyous day, Faryal is kidnapped by Sardar, a powerful and dangerous man. Her fiance's family quickly agrees to pay the million dollars Sardar demands, but that is of little consolation for Faryal. Fearing more for her chastity than for her life, she makes a frantic choice. But even death cannot save her; her attempt at suicide fails. Desperate, she begs her kidnapper, a middle-aged man with two children, to marry her, to salvage what little honor she may still have. Devastated by her betrayal, Jalal tries to stop her marriage to the criminal, but his plans are thwarted. He must learn that even men can be pawns in the same game. When the upper class sets standards, everyone must abide by them. They see everything perfect and build a mirage in their outlooks, mentalities, and approaches, which makes life more difficult than it already is. Afghan women have suffered for a million reasons that have not been their intrinsic fault. This novel, inspired by true events, is an exploration on the cultural injustices done to women.

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"

Cheri Laser's first novel is a seductive page-turner full of emotion and intrigue, rich with characters that are vividly painted, funny and poetic.

The lives and mysteries of an immigrant family are bound to American history as the 20th century's complexities unfold. The past reaches out to claim Megan Cole in 1988 when her grandmother shares with her the intimate details of her ancestry.

Traveling from one time setting to another, Megan discovers a collection of people not soon forgotten. Vibrant and three-dimensional, the characters love, laugh and hurt one another, while misunderstandings and secrets lead them into tragedy. Yet there is no shortage of joy, despite their troubles, as the years progress, until the accumulation of secrets finally explodes, with horrific consequences for the family.

In the end, when "The Truth About Cinnamon" is fully revealed, Megan realizes that nothing about her own life will ever be the same again.

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.