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'In a world where you can be anything, be kind.' Caroline Flack was the girl who had it all ... beauty, talent, money, fame and a hugely successful career. But, away from the television cameras and the fabulous parties, there hid a lonely, frightened young woman. Caroline was already a rising star when she shot to fame as the presenter of Love Island. With her beauty and her effervescent personality, she was perfect for the role and soon the show was drawing 6 million viewers. Yet, behind the scenes her love life was chaotic. She dated Prince Harry, Harry Styles and Russell Brand before finding love with tennis player Lewis Burton. Her world came crashing down on the night Lewis called 999 t...
Hunted by monsters Emily Craine finds herself trapped in a war between demons and those who hunt them. As she struggles to survive she discovers a forgotten secret that magic is real. While her journey brings her deeper into the world of the supernatural. She finds herself being protected by a man whose past is the real danger. Can this man protect Emily and confront his inner demons if he hopes to reawaken his lost magic. Then escape the realm they are trapped in before time runs out?
Emily Witt is single and in her thirties. She has slept with most of her male friends. Most of her male friends have slept with most of her female friends. Sexual promiscuity is the norm. But up until a few years ago, she still envisioned her sexual experience achieving a sense of finality, 'like a monorail gliding to a stop at Epcot Center'. Like many people, she imagined herself disembarking, finding herself face-to-face with another human being, 'and there we would remain in our permanent station in life: the future'. But, as we all know, things are more complicated than that. Love is rare and frequently unreciprocated. Sexual acquisitiveness is risky and can be hurtful. And generalizing ...
Winner of the inaugural Chicken House/London Times Children's Fiction Competition, which called it "a funny, clever, towering adventure."Because of climate change, much of 23rd-century England is underwater. Poor Lilly is out fishing with her trusty first mate, Cat, when greedy raiders pillage the town--and kidnap the Prime Minister's daughter. Her village blamed, Lilly decides to find the girl. Off she sails, in secret. And with a ransom: a mysterious talking jewel. Along the way she forms a wary friendship with Zeph, a punky raider boy. "If I save the Prime Minister's daughter," Lilly reasons, "he's sure to reward me." Little does Lilly know that it will take more than grit to outwit the tricky, treacherous piratical tribes!
On September 11, 1857, the first act of religious terrorism in the United States took place in Utah when a group of fanatical Mormons massacred a prosperous wagon train of 120 settlers from Arkansas and Missouri on their way to California. Driven by a despotic Brigham Young who thundered chilling messages of Blood Atonement from the pulpit, the faithful committed polygamy, murder and castration in the name of God. Based on one of America's most horrific historical events, this is the story of the improbable romance between two nineteen-year-olds from starkly different worlds, the son of a Mormon Bishop, and the daughter of a Christian pastor. In a beautiful, pristine valley called Mountain M...
Your Invitation Awaits… You’ve tried harder. You’ve been more intentional. You’ve done everything “right.” In your search for meaning and purpose, you’ve placed your hope in many different things—only to find yourself at a turning point, quietly asking, Is this it? Is this all there is? If the direction of your life is leading you away from peace, contentment, and true fulfillment, Emily Lex has some great news to share with you: God is offering you a better way. A way of real rest. A way of quiet confidence. A way to free yourself from expectations. A way to become the person he created you to be. A way to learn his unforced rhythms of grace. Do you breathe a sigh of hope when you hear this holy and gentle invitation from Jesus? “Come to me… Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” If so, then you are ready to accept his offer to recover and renew your life. Start your journey today.
Shares the diary of a poor, divorced working woman in 1890s Colorado and describes her background and family
Contains the first printing of Sartor resartus, as well as other works by Thomas Carlyle.
In 'The Forger's Wife', John Lang explores the intricate web of deception and betrayal in a small 19th-century French village through the eyes of a young woman married to a talented yet morally questionable artist. The book is a gripping historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of love, trust, and righteousness. Lang's writing style is both poetic and detailed, drawing the reader into the vivid world he has created. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the story interweaves elements of romance and intrigue, leaving readers wondering what is real and what is fabricated. John Lang's keen attention to historical accuracy and vivid character portrayal adds depth to the narrative, making 'The Forger's Wife' a compelling and thought-provoking read. Recommended for those interested in historical fiction, intricate plotlines, and moral dilemmas.