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          As a child she was called 'Betsy'.  In college she became 'Liz' and "Elizabeth' as a woman of independent means ─or so she portrayed herself to others. The image of the child often taunted as 'the convict's daughter' to the woman known as 'the ice queen' was shattered in the realization that no matter what the name, what the image, underneath it all, everyone was not who others believed them to be. Especially not those she loved the most.

 

Five women met, fell in love with and married men who aided the arrest and subsequent imprisonment of Sheldon Humsler. Even though the events that disrupted their lives, did not necessarily involve Humsler, they certainly invoked the conviction that one day Humsler would find a way to enact his revenge. All of these women and the men they married are in some way closely connected to Humsler’s arch enemies, Benton Cromwell, T.J. Harvester, and Thad Hunt. Because of Humsler, Benton Cromwell’s life and livelihood have become so precarious he now lives as an invalid on borrowed time.  However, his friends, T.J. Harvester and Thad Hunt, continue to grow in family, and in deed. Both are w...

She owns the estate and is the matriarch of her dynasty, but he is the captain of her heart, mind, and soul.During an interplanetary war, a deaf, telepathic, Ianni woman must escape her abusive Terran husband, who is controlled by enemy forces. With her young twin daughters and younger sister, who interprets for her, the future matriarch must flee to her older sister and brother-in-law’s ship, only to be kidnapped by a powerful being. The god-like being stows her away on an ally ship in deep space, without family and little means to communicate until the war ends. In one night, before her divorce is final, she becomes eternally bonded to the great love of her life. She is returned to her h...

Are you intrigued by hoarding? Ever thought you might be a hoarder? Read the story of Mina and Gina, who grapple with a peculiar situation involving TOO MUCH and possibly a felony.

Award Winner
Independent Press NYC Award for Children's Books in the category of Pets and Animals.
When summer comes and the days are hot,
Riley and Sam are off to the pool like a shot.
Running, jumping, diving for sticks,
It’s the best time ever, for those two kids.

But on the sidelines are Buddy and Monty-Moo,
For some reason, swimming is a little taboo.
They would love to jump in like Riley and Sam,
But are way too scared without being held by their Mam.

International Award Winner
Riley’s Grandma Luppilou said “Listen, dear Riley, to what I tell you”.
“Don’t go down to the field at night,
because there are things out there that will surely bite.”
What type of things? Riley asked.
“Well, there are Kangaroos and Wallabies,
Foxes and Snakes and so much more for goodness sakes.”

Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse is the thrilling second installment in Jeremy Clift's Sci-Fi Galaxy series. This edge-of-your-seat science fiction novel explores the collision of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and maternal instincts in a fractured galaxy locked in a battle for survival.In a world devastated by climate catastrophe and competing for dwindling resources, Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse centers on Teagan Ward, a mother determined to protect her bioengineered daughter from the ruthless forces that created her. Diana, born to survive the harshest realities of deep space, holds the genetic key to humanity's future-and powerful corporations, AIs, and alien factions will stop at...

When Teagan Ward claims seven test-tube babies, conceived aboard a space habitat as an experiment to populate the stars, are her children, she triggers a fight that consumes all those she loves. "Born in Space" chronicles a gripping tale of sacrifice, romance, and redemption. As life on Earth crumbles and the rich seek sanctuary in rotating space habitats, desire and ambition collide as a greedy billionaire mining boss and his scheming doctor seek to exploit the mineral-rich asteroids. The seven children become enmeshed in the battle for interstellar resources, including an ancient crystal that holds the key to unlocking the universe's mysteries and buying the release of their fugitive mothe...

In this fifth and final volume in the series, Dr Moss once more reflects on his work, his patients and his memories. Having finally retired, he discovers that a doctor’s work is never quite done.

In this book, Dr Moss invites us for one last time into his consulting room, to meet the people that have inspired him and provided so many drops of reality over the years.

Finally, he takes the chance to bring us some of the wise words and stories they have shared with him and adds some of his own reminiscences and thoughts as well.

As always, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Someone is killing street gang members in the North of Glasgow.

After 4 murders in less than 2 months Police Scotland are not making any progress in their investigations so they decide to try a different approach.

Police Scotland reach out to the editor of the newspaper the Daily Post knowing full well the paper employs Calum McCulkin, son of the deceased but still highly respected crime Godfather Donald McCulkin as a true crime correspondent and ask for him to be specifically assigned to the investigation hoping people will open up to him because of his family name in a way they wouldn’t to the police.

This is the raw, brutally honest memoir of a young man who grew up in one of the harshest corners of Eastern Europe — a world filled with cheap vodka, poverty, street fights, broken families, cold rooms, and colder people.What if violence was normal, alcohol was survival, and every day felt like a fight you might not win?A world where nobody smiled,nobody believed,and nobody expected to escape.Roman Kartasheuski was not supposed to succeed.He wasn’t born with money, privilege, or stability.He wasn’t protected.He had no “safe childhood.”He had only survival.But he refused to stay where life tried to keep him.Through violence, betrayal, addiction to computer games, bullying, humiliat...

Go on a journey of life, love, and comfort with Emily Hamilton’s family and friends. Emily, a feisty 75-year-old spry aerobics teacher and matriarch of the family, always acts on what she calls Christian intuition, but her family calls nosiness.Emily’s oldest daughter, Shelia, is trying to deal with her three children. Shelia’s youngest son is mischievous, loving to cause trouble for his sister. Her daughter, Susan, is getting ready to marry the man of her dreams, although she is in a bad relationship with his mother. Her oldest son, Junior, is dealing with a tragedy while trying to avoid his sister’s and Emily’s matchmaking. Selena, new in town and trying to find her birth parents...

ARE YOU A FREELANCER, CREATOR, OR SOLOPRENEUR RUNNING ON EMPTY?If you’re tired of 12-hour days, midnight emails, and clients who think “urgent” means “now,” you’re not alone.Freelancing promises freedom, but often delivers burnout, overwhelm, and financial stress.I know the feeling because I lived it. After 25+ years in the creative industries, I ended up in a hospital bed, burned out from chasing deadlines and sacrificing my health. That was my wake-up call.This book is yours.Inside The Frazzled Freelancer: Get Happy & Healthy in a Micro-Gig Economy, you’ll learn how to:FACE THE FRAZZLE – Identify the toxic clients, bad habits, and self-sabotage keeping you stuck.FIX THE...

Leadership is not a title. It’s a test.Why do some leaders inspire trust, loyalty, and results — while others crumble under the weight of their own authority?This book doesn’t give you clichés, formulas, or “10 easy steps.” It gives you the truth: leadership is messy, human, and deeply personal. It will shake your confidence, test your patience, and challenge your ego. And yet - it is the most powerful journey you can choose to take.Inside these pages, you will discover:The brutal shock of stepping into leadership for the first time - and how to survive it.Why trust is built drop by drop but lost in buckets.How to coach without controlling, mentor without preaching, and teach with...

In a future world, only a few hydrospheres, like AotearoaNZ, have enough drinkable water, nearly all sold overseas. Alex is a mnemopath, a professional memory machine, at the main water trading bureau, WaiOra. Her job isn’t noble, selling water overseas while locals die of thirst. But she needed a job, and the extra water allowance.Her humdrum life, struggling to earn enough water to live, is upended when her great love comes back to New Zealand after fifteen years in China. Alex’s world is transformed to one of excitement, danger and a relationship she has to hide.Vividwater paints a disturbing view of the future where decades of drought have changed the face of AotearoaNZ, and the peop...

In "Waiting for Baby Delilah" by Darwin Dallyns, experience the heartwarming journey of anticipation and love as a family eagerly awaits the arrival of their newest member. This delightful story captures the joys and challenges of preparing for a baby, emphasizing the bonds of family and the magic of new beginnings. With charming illustrations and relatable moments, young readers will be enchanted by the warmth of sibling connections and the excitement of welcoming Baby Delilah. A perfect read for families, this book beautifully conveys the love that surrounds a growing family and the sweet moments that lead up to a new adventure.

In "The Gunkalunk," embark on a thrilling adventure where a magical force field shields the children’s bedrooms from mischievous creatures and unexpected surprises. This enchanting tale weaves together friendship, courage, and imagination, as young heroes discover the true power of their bond and the extraordinary protection surrounding their safe haven. Perfect for young readers, this book invites them to explore a world where imagination meets reality, all while emphasizing the importance of safety and teamwork. Join the journey and uncover the secrets of the Gunkalunk!#kids book #keep your kids in bed #bedtime story#need help to get kids to go to bed #helpful nighttime story #parents lo...

Black Sheep is a hard-hitting story about a young girl's struggle with an abusive mother and its fallout throughout adolescence into adulthood.  Throughout a tumultuous and often harrowing journey, the main character meets with an unlikely guardian and must compromise what is right to exact a vengeful finale. 

Preschool children and their parents will delight in the playful sounds and rhythms of the alliterative phrases that accompany the author's whimsical watercolor illustrations. Children are also invited to look deeper into each illustration to discover more words that begin with the featured letter. It turns leaning into a playful treasure hun that children and adults can enjoy together.

A tender, uplifting story of a middle-aged woman's journey from quiet resignation to embracing new-found friendships, love and adventure, proving it is never too late to reclaim oneself.

After Bennett's unplanned retirement, unexpected encounters and a new job crack open her social isolation. The arrival of Joe Muir, a widower with two adopted Ugandan children, awaken Bennett's long ignored desires. Inspired to win Joe's love, she is determined to fly to Uganda to search for children's missing sister, but must find the courage she has always lacked.