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It's different when it's your daughter. DI Gravel's daughter Emily
has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles
Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of
a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are
piling up and the killer's sick fantasies are enough to give the
detective nightmares. However, the killer's obsession with Emily
raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? This is
the third book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime
thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.
*Previously published as A Cold Cold Heart*
If you travel the open ocean anywhere in the tropics, you are
very likely to see flyingfish. These beautifully colored "ocean
butterflies" shoot out of the water and sail on majestic, winglike
pectoral fins to escape from predators such as dolphins, swordfish,
and tuna. Some can travel for more than six hundred feet per
flight. Yet despite their prevalence in warm ocean waters and their
vital role in the tropical food chain, surprisingly little is known
about flyingfish--more than 60 species are said to exist, but
nobody is sure of the number. This beautifully illustrated book
presents flyingfish as you've never seen them before. It features
more than 90 stunning color photos by renowned naturalist Steve
Howell, as well as a concise and accessible text that explores the
natural history of flyingfish, where they can be found, how and why
they fly, what colors they are, what they eat and what eats them,
and more.
The ideal gift for fish lovers, seasoned travelers, and armchair
naturalists alike, this first-of-its-kind book provides a rare and
incomparable look at these spectacular marine creatures.Presents
flyingfish like you've never seen them beforeFeatures more than 90
stunning color imagesExplores the natural history of flyingfish,
where to see them, how they fly, and moreThe ideal gift book for
fish lovers, ecotravelers, birders, and armchair naturalists
All NEW from Kate Frost. Follow your heart and then your
dreams...'A perfect escape to Italy, with sunshine, devastating
secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' -
Jennifer Bohnet 'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving
on, set on the sundrenched island of Capri. Should be read by a
pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' - T.A. Williams 'A
lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' - Annie
Robertson Best friends since childhood, Fern Chambers and Stella
Shaw have been through everything together and are at a crossroads
in their lives. Carefree Stella has a monumental secret and down
trodden Fern's happy life is not all it seems. With their 40th
birthdays approaching, a luxury holiday to the island of Capri is a
chance for them to reconnect, let their hair down and celebrate in
style. But untold truths and frustration bubble beneath the
surface, turning what should be a holiday of a lifetime into an
opportunity to make life-changing decisions. Far from home, where
anything feels possible, secrets are revealed, heartache is shared,
love discovered and new friendships forged. Will their Italian
dream turn into a nightmare or lead to newfound happiness?
Welcome back to Heritage Cove, the little village by the sea
brimming with character, community and friendship. The perfect
place to fall in love... Running Heritage View Stables is
everything Hazel ever dreamed of. She loves working with the horses
and managing the business with her brother. But after a terrible
incident, she's not sure whether she'll ever be able to put things
back the way they were. Gus is ready to start over. He's moved him
and his ten-year-old daughter Abigail to Heritage Cove, where he's
opening his own vet practice. Everything is falling into place,
especially as he watches Abigail start to come out of her shell for
the first time since the accident. Neither Hazel nor Gus is looking
for love, but could they each be what the other needs? And is
happiness even a possibility when their pasts won't let them go?
Join new friends and old, as summer comes to Heritage Cove. Praise
for Helen Rolfe's heartwarming stories: 'I really loved this book.
I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to
be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it
all in just two sittings...' Jo Bartlett 'One to curl up with after
a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a
cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care
for' Rachel's Random Reads 'Such a perfect gift of a book!' Reader
Review 'Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy
communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters
as my friends!' Sue Moorcroft 'Heritage Cove has this wonderful
community spirit that I so want to be part of...the balance between
the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the
light-hearted fun was done ever so well' Love Books Actually 'What
a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely
characters' Reader Review 'I was gripped by the story from start to
finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy
inside' Ginger Book Geek
From the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife. Two
years after losing her husband, Finn, Lexie Turner is still
struggling. She knows she needs to move on, but she has no idea
where to begin. Packing up her life in London, Lexie heads to the
coastal town of Port Kara to spend the summer working out her next
move. With only her beloved Labrador for company, it's the perfect
place to start again. But life in Port Kara is nothing like Lexie
expected! Soon, she finds herself drawn into the close-knit
community, unable to hide away. And when she meets local man,
Elliott Dorton, Lexie begins to feel her broken heart slowly come
back to life... Elliott is kind but adventurous and his job
requires him to take risks daily - something Lexie isn't ready to
deal with. Can she trust in Elliott and risk her heart breaking a
second time, or will their one Cornish summer be all that Lexie can
hope for? From Jo Bartlett, the bestselling author of The Cornish
Midwives Series, comes another emotional read about second chances
and having the courage to grab them with all your heart. Praise for
Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I love returning home
stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The
Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful
characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.'
Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of
a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.'
Helen J Rolfe
From the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife. Two
years after losing her husband, Finn, Lexie Turner is still
struggling. She knows she needs to move on, but she has no idea
where to begin. Packing up her life in London, Lexie heads to the
coastal town of Port Kara to spend the summer working out her next
move. With only her beloved Labrador for company, it's the perfect
place to start again. But life in Port Kara is nothing like Lexie
expected! Soon, she finds herself drawn into the close-knit
community, unable to hide away. And when she meets local man,
Elliott Dorton, Lexie begins to feel her broken heart slowly come
back to life... Elliott is kind but adventurous and his job
requires him to take risks daily - something Lexie isn't ready to
deal with. Can she trust in Elliott and risk her heart breaking a
second time, or will their one Cornish summer be all that Lexie can
hope for? From Jo Bartlett, the bestselling author of The Cornish
Midwives Series, comes another emotional read about second chances
and having the courage to grab them with all your heart. Praise for
Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I love returning home
stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The
Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful
characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.'
Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of
a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.'
Helen J Rolfe
Our oceans are in an ecological crisis due to their contamination
with millions of tons of toxic microplastic particles. In just a
few years, the volume of microplastic particles will exceed that of
plankton in our oceans and turn them into a huge sea of plastic.
This publication brings together numerous international art
projects related to environmental activities, DIY biotechnology,
and science, and draws attention to the irreversible destruction of
our marine ecosystems - the current threat posed by the loss of
marine animal biodiversity, for example, or the decline in oxygen
production due to massive plankton loss. It also presents current
scientific findings on sustainable alternatives to plastic.
The biggest-ever selection of first-hand accounts and news reports
of shark attacks, both recent and historical, shows how sharks are
masters of the ocean and how we enter their domain at our own risk.
Think you're safe in the Med? Read about the Great Whites that
thrive near holiday beaches. Think you're safe in large groups?
Read about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945 when
hundreds of sailors floated for days in shark-infested waters,
being picked off one-by-one. Think you're safe at home? Read about
the 69-year-old man, taking his regular evening swim, jumping off
his backyard dock straight into the mouth of a bull shark. Many
more extraordinary and gruesome accounts, including the shark-boat
skipper who slit open the belly of a 360-kg tiger shark only to
have a human head, pelvis, and arm come tumbling out, provide
horrific and moving tales of shark encounters. The courage of
survivors and those who have risked their lives to save shark
attack victims is truly inspirational. Where can you find sharks?
Features on different shark species with illustrations, fact boxes
and maps show where they lurk around the world. Also included are a
selection of full-colour photographs and special sections on the
life cycle of a shark, how to avoid a shark attack and how to
survive one.
Welcome to the Sunshine Island - where the beaches are golden, the
lifestyle is perfect and anything is possible. Piper Le Brocq is
happily single after the disastrous ending of her engagement
eighteen months before. The only man in her life is Jax, her best
friend and cousin, who spends his life teaching locals how to
forage and taking tourists on boat trips around the island. Her
days are filled with helping out at her mother's guest house and
selling her glass mosaics at The Cabbage Patch emporium in Trinity.
Piper loves living on the Sunshine Island, where the neighbours
look out for each other and visitors are welcome. So, when handsome
guest Alex Cooper arrives at the guest house to check up on his
grandfather, she welcomes him to the sunny island. And when he
needs help after his grandfather is injured, she's quick to get
involved. Yet, the more she gets to know Alex the more mysterious
he seems, and Alex isn't the only one keeping secrets from her.
What readers are saying about Georgina Troy: 'A gorgeous beachside
setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love
story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones 'I thoroughly
enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a
perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of
Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood 'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer
read' Karen Clarke
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
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