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When Harriet Grace discovers her grandfather is going blind and unable to operate the railway signal box, she decides to go against the rules and man the signals herself. This will set off a spiral of events when her deception is discovered and the authorities are informed. Harriet must attend a Board of Trade Inquiry and explain her actions. Forced to leave their small cottage, Harriet and her grandfather move to York to live in the same boarding house as the man she loves, Edward Hainsworth, a locomotive fireman.But her move to York will be the catalyst for many changes in her life including the opportunity to work as a telegrapher and clerk with the York Constabulary. Meeting handsome Det...

In the late nineteenth century Lydia Prescott has no ambition to settle down to marriage until she has travelled and seen the world.  But her life and emotions are shaken up when she meets Doctor Russell Brooks.  Unknown to Lydia, Russ is actually an electronics engineer and living in 1998.  They are linked by Lydia’s home, Prescott Grange on the outskirts of Worcester.  In Russ’s time, this has been converted into stylish apartments and he has discovered a winding staircase that leads him into the Victorian era.Russ finds he’s attracted to the beautiful fair-haired young woman; a woman very different from those he knows in the twentieth century.  But is their ...

Awarded a 5* review from The Book Dragon in 2024At the age of fifteen, Katherine Widcombe, the niece of a baronet, is found missing from her bed whilst visiting her maternal aunt in Bristol.  She is returned to her aunt and uncle’s home, Widcombe Hall, blindfolded and with the weight of a terrible secret on her young shoulders. Six years later, she is invited to spend Christmas with her cousin, Philippa and her new husband Conrad, Earl of Croston.  She is horrified when Conrad confesses his love for her.  Dismayed by the awful truth of her past, Katherine returns to the Hall and decides to accept the marriage proposal of Sir Herbert Fox, a man thirty years her senior.&n...

Set in Medieval England there is a kingdom that forbids couples from having more than one child.

This story is about one such occurrence where there is more than one child born into a family of importance and how determination and ingenuity helped them to overcome the kingdom rules.

 

Genna, a beautiful young lady looking forward to life.
Tom, a sharp, handsome, smooth-talking young man who falls for Genna. Love. Marriage. A Son. And then it happens. And what happens will keep your eyes glued on every page until the very end. This Suspense Thriller is filled with mystery with twists and turns that causes one to wonder what will happen next. Get your copy of this fascinating novel and discover why Arya Fomonyuy of Readers Favorite gives it 5 STARS, stating, "Genna's Fight is a moving story that is character-driven and that masterfully deals with the themes of violence, domestic abuse, and freedom. I enjoyed every bit of this story."

While suffering a potentially fatal illness when a child, Beatrice experiences an ‘out-of-body’ event. After she recovers she discovers she has psychic abilities and has knowledge of the future. Wanting a normal life she uses her ability sparingly as she becomes an adult, marries and settles down in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. But at the age of thirty-four, Beatrice becomes a widow with a young daughter to raise. In the year 1895, her life changes when she overhears a conversation about a missing boy. Her unique gift has given her ‘knowledge’ of his whereabouts and she is impelled to speak to the police. Considered a ‘crank’ by the police inspector and sent on her way, she m...

5* Review from Joanie Chevalier for Readers’ Favourite - 2021 The Wild Poppy moves at a quick pace and there are a few little surprises too. Readers will find themselves stamping their feet in frustration at times, and then cheering the heroine on as she plows through the narrow-mindedness of late 1800s society. Living during the time of Florence Nightingale and the first woman doctor, Melody is determined to succeed as a newspaper reporter. But in 1864, a female reporter is unheard of and because of the prejudice of the male establishment Melody finds it difficult to persuade an editor to buy her articles. When she accompanies her friend, The Hon. Celia Sinclair to London, ...

Finalist winner in Historical Romance 2020 Readers’ FavouriteAwarded a Chill Book Premier Reader’s Award in 2019Isabelle Asquith has only one ambition in life and that is to become an opera singer. To do this she must attend The Royal Academy of Music in London and become classically trained.  Isabelle is a widow and has a young son to support and the fees for the academy are beyond her means as a music teacher. Her only recourse is to apply for the annual scholarship.In the summer of 1885 after losing the scholarship for a second time and eager to earn more money, she decides to answer an advertisement. This simple act and the meeting of a mysterious man named ‘Karl’ could chan...

Thief of Dreams by Jerry Payne is a crime thriller that takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of the protagonist, Kyle Stone. Set in the vibrant and tumultuous city of San Francisco in the 1980s, the novel is based on the author's own experiences and offers a unique and fresh perspective on the genre. The story follows Kyle as he navigates the challenges of building a financial empire, but every time he faces a setback, he is mysteriously saved by a guardian angel or higher power, leaving him and the reader wondering about the identity and motive of this mysterious savior. The novel is expertly crafted and offers a perfect balance of mystery, intrigue and action. ...

The humour shines through in this bittersweet family drama! 

When Lisa Grant turns forty, she attempts to avoid an inevitable midlife crisis by addressing the problem she has carried with her for forty years - her narcissistic mother, Elizabeth.

Lisa blames her mother for her emotional impotence, and, for her sanity, she needs to address the situation with Elizabeth. Believing a childhood trauma may be responsible for her mother's total lack of empathy, she harnesses her journalistic skills to investigate her mother's past and is shocked by what she finds.

More Stories to Tell - Presents two of his more recent stories read to the ever-growing audience at the aged care home. Growing in numbers, of course, not individual size.

"Goings on in Space" is a messy tale of love, sex, space, droids, and mean business types who control the known Universe.

"A Couple that Kills" A young couple living their lives as professional killers for hire, all while living in a semi-rural hippie community selling prize organic beef.

A Story or Two to Tell is the imaginative presentation of two stories, with my fanciful resume. All read to the eager audience growing in numbers in the aged care complex I could call home. I don't live in an aged care home just yet, and I'm not a psychopath. Even though the stories are aimed at a mature audience, they may sometimes seem immature. It's just the beginning, with more planned.Nearly all of the story content comes from my rather warped imagination, having been exposed to too much TV and Films, but some are based in reality. Of course, most of it is pure fiction. The first story deals with reluctant and good-looking food operators, less-than-compliant outlaw bike clubs,...