The Rendezvous

In the intricate dance of love, ambition, and betrayal, The Rendezvous follows Edward, a driven architect balancing the demands of his career and his tumultuous relationship with Jennifer. As their romance falters, Jennifer embarks on a journey of self-discovery, finding solace and passion in unexpected places. Meanwhile, Edward’s life intertwines with Katie, a spirited American makeup artist, sparking a whirlwind of emotions and revelations that challenge them both.

Be Our Voice

Art is not something you do, but rather the lens through which you choose to look at life around you. Everything can become art. Everything is art. It is a creation, a ‘something’ which transpired from nothing. The nature which surrounds us and the people with whom we share our planet have all co-created our collective experience which we call life. We are all artists of our own creation. Whether or not we are any good is irrelevant. The beauty of art is subjective and cannot be classified on a scale of good and bad. What matters is the magical thing which occurs when we allow ourselves to surrender to our creative flow, and disconnect from the crippling perception of perfectionism. Just let it go. Allow yourself to play. Allow your mind to wander and explore. Become aware of the beauty of life in your daily tasks, because it exists everywhere and in everything. Remember, you are the greatest artist of your own creation, a vessel to experience and create. You are a continuation of the never-ending process of life.

The Broken Balalaika

Louisa Bennett, a ship’s photographer, meets the handsome Ukrainian electrician and balalaika player, Gennadi Potenko, at a Russian crew party aboard the M.S. Ukraina in 1981. These are Cold War times, and any close contact between Eastern and Western crew members is strictly forbidden.After an evening of music and vodka, Louisa wakes the next morning with a massive hangover and no memory of how she returned to her cabin. But a pink rose by her bed gives her a clue. Ignoring the advice of her colleague Dermot to adhere to Soviet regulations, Louisa embarks on a series of tempting encounters ashore with Gennadi, leading to an illicit, secret love affair.Inevitably, they are discovered and brutally separated, with severe consequences. Louisa fears Gennadi will face further punishment upon his return to the Soviet Union. With the help of Dermot and his fiancée, Katya, she decides to fly to Odessa and search for Gennadi. Perhaps she can save him – and uncover the truth about his secret past.

Cuddles the Magic Puppy

Cuddles the Magic Puppy is one of five puppies who share a basket in a nice house where they live with their Mum and Dad.

But Cuddles is a very special little dog. When he wags his tail very hard, coloured sparks fly out and anything he wishes for comes true! This story tells of one such time when his magic tail came in very useful!

Oh Carole

This is a non-fiction love story with a tragic end, played out in the 1960s and 70s in Worcestershire, on the Hampshire-Surrey border, in the old county of Huntingdonshire and in Wiltshire.

On the way, the author sheds light on the Worcester of their courtship in the early 1960s with its pubs, coffee bars, new innovative Chinese and Indian restaurants, funfairs, a jazz club, concerts at the Gaumont Cinema and the Victor Sylvester Dance Studio free sessions on Friday nights, as well as the Cambridge of the mid-1970s and its noted resident Syd Barrett.

The author is not immune to getting sidetracked into waxing lyrical about his other main interests: music and cars.

Carole, with her quirky, childlike personality and lilting West Country banter, could turn any situation into a joyous, enchanting memory, and the author has tried to reflect this in her story. She had her own unique way of dealing with life’s challenges, like marriage, cooking, childbirth, motherhood, her husband’s “career moves” from one end of the country to the other, driving lessons, learning to swim, DIY, and being a parish councillor.

In meeting her final daunting challenge, she showed great fortitude, courage and consideration for others.

Engagement

Engagement is a biography/novel spanning two generations of a family bound by a shared commitment to improving the lives and livelihoods of poor families and communities in developing countries, though their paths differed greatly. The story opens with the meeting of Joan, an English artist and teacher, and Ion, an Irish magistrate and judge, at an official reception held in Kingston by the colonial Governor-General of Jamaica to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1937.

This introduction is followed by accounts of their lives and work in Jamaica, as well as the international commitments and complexities of their sons’ careers: one, a multicultural secular architect, scholar, and policy adviser; the other, a devoted evangelist and educational entrepreneur working with poor children in marginalized urban communities.

Counting Beagles

A rhyming counting book for ages 0-10, all about beagles and what they like to do.

Anyone who has met a Beagle will know the funny things they do. If you don’t, count along with this book to discover the entertaining things they get up to.

Beagles are a crazy but delightful breed of dog, certain to make you laugh or put a smile on your face.

Teddy and the Spider

Teddy faces a daunting challenge: a parachute jump from an impossibly high tower. Fear grips him, and he wonders if he can ever find the courage to take the leap.

But then, Teddy meets a surprising new friend: a clever spider who offers guidance and encouragement.

What will happen on Teddy’s journey? Will he discover the bravery within himself to overcome his fear and make the jump?

Rising from the Shadows

In this powerful and deeply personal memoir, Billy Smith shares the remarkable story of his spiritual awakening – a journey from the depths of depression to the light of faith. Struggling with feelings of hopelessness and a loss of purpose, Billy’s life was transformed when he embraced God’s love and guidance. Through his journey of healing and self-discovery, Billy learned that faith isn’t just a belief; it’s a source of strength, hope, and renewal.

As a devoted father and church volunteer, Billy now seeks to inspire others by sharing his testimony of overcoming life’s darkest moments. His story is a testament to the transformative power of love, forgiveness, and the belief that no one is beyond redemption. With honesty and vulnerability, Billy invites readers to reflect on their own lives, find their own spiritual path, and embrace the healing power of faith.

Rising From the Shadows is more than just a story, it’s a call to those who are searching for hope, those battling adversity, and those looking for a deeper connection with God. This memoir is a beacon of hope for anyone who believes that transformation is possible, no matter the obstacles.

Lilly the Lodger Finds Her New Family

Lilly feels bound to live with her beloved aunt and uncle til one day her forever home comes calling! Not only does she find her new beloved forever family but finds turning from a window cleaner to detective not only saves the day but the whole town. Is her foe a dog, a rabbit, another window cleaner? Follow Lilly or, should I say, follow her nose! She does!

Pathways

Peter Andrews had a quality lifestyle thanks to his senior position in a large electronics company, with the generous remuneration package that it afforded him. He loved his motorbikes, he had three, and he lived a carefree single lifestyle without any real care in the world…

Then out of the blue came a self-inflicted blow that turned his whole life on its head in just a few seconds. Nothing would ever be the same for him again… There were several others, unknown to each other, that also would face unrelated life-changing experiences…

One thing brought them together on a roller coaster ride with an end that they could not have possibly predicted. This story is so full of completely unexpected twists and turns that it forces page turning, chapter by chapter. Nothing that occurred on their journeys was known by them in advance, and the shocking conclusion was truly explosive…

The Fate of A Mercenary

Two mercenaries travel along side each other for years, never leaving one another. They never settled down anywhere as they found it boring to settle down in one place forever, they wished to travel and always be on the road to discover new things.

As they are on the road after finishing off another job, they are stopped by a stranger and the stranger is not alone. The two do not know what the stranger wants from them but they do not wish to stay and find out.

Will they make it away from the stranger?