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Together In Lilacwell
Will they find their happy-ever-after in lilacwell? eva needs a change. after a tragic miscarriage and breaking up with her unsupportive boyfriend, she is desperate for a new start somewhere peaceful, where she can focus on her pottery. it is in the cobbled courtyard of lilacwell that she meets the mysterious fitz, a carpenter who similarly escaped to the tiny village a few years ago. but can you ever really run away from your past? eva and fitz – two wounded souls – will need to help each other heal if they’re to find love and happiness once more. a charming cosy romance for fans of holly martin and suzanne snow. praise for together in lilacwell ‘wow, i finished this book in one sitting! loved all the books in this series… highly recommended.’ ***** reader review ‘a cosy, captivating and emotionally charged novel perfect for snuggling up with for a relaxing afternoon of escapism. if you’re looking for a heartfelt, uplifting and romantic read, this book is a must, perfect for fans of jo bartlett, rachael lucas and jessica redland.’ ***** reader review ‘a truly uplifting and feel-good book, you will not want to put it down! i’ve read all three books in the lilacwell series and loved every one of them.’ ***** reader review ‘heartwarming … takes readers on a journey of hope and healing. a poignant tale exploring the power of love and resilience.’ ***** reader review ‘so much more than a cosy romance as the author covers a lot of sensitive and relatable issues. the characters are engaging as is the storyline and setting.’ ***** reader review
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Make Me
Jack reacher has no place to go, and all the time in the world to get there, so a remote railroad stop on the prairie with the curious name of mother’s rest seems perfect for an aimless one-day stopover. he expects to find a lonely pioneer tombstone in a sea of nearly-ripe wheat … but instead there is a woman waiting for a missing colleague, a cryptic note about two hundred deaths, and a small town full of silent, watchful people. reacher’s one-day stopover turns into an open-ended quest leading to the most hidden reaches of the internet, and right into the nightmare heart of darkness. ‘child’s best for some time… with detective-story and romcom elements (even sly humour) on top of the psychological duels and set-piece violence’ sunday times
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An Abundance Of Katherines
Having been recently dumped for the nineteenth time by a girl named katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life while also trying to create a mathematical formula to explain his relationships.
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The Valley Of Horses
Forced to leave the clan and her young son, ayla sets out alone to travel the frigid steppes until she finds the valley of horses. unable to find people like herself, the cro-magnons, she settles there and seeks friendship elsewhere. first she adopts a young filly, then a wounded lion cub. but far to the west, two young cro-magnon brothers have begun a journey. one of them is jondalar, whose destiny is bound inextricably with ayla’s. jean auel’s imaginative reconstruction of pre-historic life, rich in detail of language, culture, myth and ritual, has become a set text in schools and colleges around the world.
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Priestess Of The White
When auraya was chosen to become a priestess, it meant leaving behind her village, her family and the friendship she had formed with leiard, the local dreamweaver. masters of herb lore and healing, dreamweavers were despised for their heathen beliefs, and auraya knew that she must hide her respect for the godless healers if she was to succeed in her new role. now, ten years later she is a priestess of the white, gifted with exceptional powers by the gods. auraya still needs time to fully adapt to her new abilities but time is the one thing she does not have. mysterious black-clad sorcerers plague the land, raising fears that these powerful strangers may even be stronger than the gods’ chosen five. as hostile forces gather momentum, the white work to seal alliances wherever they can. if the land is to be drawn back from the brink of war, auraya will need to master her gifts and call upon all of the courage and wisdom at her disposal. for if the tide is not turned quickly, auraya fears she may be remembered as the last priestess of the white. . .
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The Doomsday Conspiracy
A weather balloon carrying military information apparently crashes in switzerland and bellamy of us intelligence is despatched to locate the witnesses and swear them to secrecy. however, on his arrival he discovers that the truth is far more terrifying. from the author of memories of midnight.
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The Casual Vacancy
The runaway sunday times no.1 bestseller and thriller of the year, now a major film starring emily blunt ‘really great suspense novel. kept me up most of the night. the alcoholic narrator is dead perfect’ stephen king rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. she knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. she’s even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. ‘jess and jason’, she calls them. their life – as she sees it – is perfect. if only rachel could be that happy. and then she sees something shocking. it’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. now everything’s changed. now rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she’s only watched from afar. now they’ll see; she’s much more than just the girl on the train…
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For One More Day
In his highly anticipated new novel, albom tenderly explores the themes of family, divorce and regrets, and the wish that we could have just one more day with a lost loved one.
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The House Of Silk
The game’s afoot… it is november 1890, and london is gripped by a merciless winter. sherlock holmes and dr watson are enjoying tea by the fire when an agitated gentleman arrives unannounced at 221b baker street. he begs holmes for help, telling the unnerving story of a scar-faced man with piercing eyes who has stalked him in recent weeks. intrigued, holmes and watson find themselves swiftly drawn into a series of puzzling and sinister events, stretching from the gaslit streets of london to the teeming criminal underworld of boston and the mysterious ‘house of silk’ . . .
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A Death In Calabria
The new chief superintendent ferrara case by the author of a florentine death
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Theodore Boone
Half the man, twice the lawyer – grisham’s first young adult novel in the small city of strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only thirteen years old, theo boone thinks he’s one of them. theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk – and a lot about the law. he dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom. but theo finds himself in court much sooner than he expected. because he knows so much – maybe too much – he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. a cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only theo knows the truth. the stakes are high, but theo won’t stop until justice is served. brimming with the intrigue and suspense that made john grisham a number one international bestseller and the undisputed master of the legal thriller, theodore boone will keep readers guessing and pages turning.
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Atomic Habits
________________________________ ‘a supremely practical and useful book. james clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less.’ mark manson, author of the subtle art of not giving a f*ck ________________________________ a revolutionary system to get 1 per cent better every day people think when you want to change your life, you need to think big. but world-renowned habits expert james clear has discovered another way. he knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions – doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. he calls them atomic habits. in this ground-breaking book, clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. he uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of habit stacking, the unexpected power of the two minute rule, or the trick to entering the goldilocks zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. along the way, he tells inspiring stories of olympic gold medalists, leading ceos, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. these small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. ________________________________ ‘james clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. this engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.’ adam grant, author of originals ‘a special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.’ ryan holiday, author of the obstacle is the way
