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The Thai Girl
This is the true story of Anna, a Thai girl being raised in poverty in a poor area of Bangkok. This story is about real people and real events; it tells the tale of not only from rags to riches, but that of emotional trauma and how a beautiful child, and then woman, suffered throughout her life. Poverty such as Anna experienced is not an isolated event, it just happens to be one of which I became aware after meeting her and talking to her. As emails and messages flowed, the story of her life began to unravel.
At times, her recount of events is tragic; the feeling of despair and pain, merely because she was raised on the wrong side of the tracks, is as heartbreaking as it is pathetic. As her story began to unfold, it didn’t feel real, it felt as though it was an imaginary tale, based on imaginary people… but the account and people are very real. It defied credibility. This is the story of Anna… a Thai girl.
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The Pink Cadillac
A captivating tale of love, lust, and unbridled desire where setbacks lead to unexpected benefits. Scarlet never imagined that losing her most valued asset would open a new chapter in her life and quench her long-standing thirst. Struggling to communicate her emotions honestly, she eventually finds the strength, inspired by an unidentified force, as if nature itself bestowed its treasures upon her.
A restless spirit, fallen from heaven to earth, finds solace in a simple activity. Two close friends, trapped in various situations for years, remain unaware of how close their destination truly is. When Dakota left her profession at the peak of her career due to unforeseen circumstances, the same profession found a new Dakota years later. In this seductive and kinky story, the universe uses bizarre circumstances to guide each character to their destined path.
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The Long Way Round
The Long Way Round is a poignant tale that follows the life of Tom as he navigates the challenges of growing up and entering young adulthood. The story explores the lasting impact of life’s seemingly minor moments and the importance of childhood experiences. The story also explores how easily we can be distracted from recognising and appreciating the blessings we already have. Along the way, Tom discovers that life sometimes has a way of healing through unexpected surprises, so that even in the darkest times, hope and redemption can be found.
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An Appointment with Destiny
Born out of wedlock to a bitter and vindictive mother, Laura Ashleigh is a brilliant student with a gift for languages. Denied the opportunity to attend Yale College due to its men-only policy, she accepts a newly created position at the local library. The sudden death of her mother frees Laura from a life of servitude and daily criticisms, leaving her struggling to find purpose in her life.
An advertisement in a mid-west newspaper catches her attention: a horse rancher in Colorado named Ben McCallister is seeking a wife. With destiny beckoning, Laura posts a reply. As she journeys across Nebraska, she begins to transform, emerging from the shadows as a vibrant, confident woman ready to embrace life’s challenges.
When the Army supply wagons she is traveling with are threatened by a large band of Cheyenne Indians, a stranger saves them. To her surprise, the man who saved them is none other than Ben McCallister, the man she is destined to marry. He is more than she had dared to hope for—handsome and dangerous, moving with the lethal grace of a jungle cat. Laura will lead him down a different path and shape their future; together with his half-Indian brother Jake, they will forge a dynasty.
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Love in Saint Tropez
Love in Saint Tropez is a captivating narrative of self-discovery, resilience, and renewal, woven with threads of love and hope. It delves deep into the soul’s journey, revealing the profound truth that, despite life’s tumultuous ebbs and flows, we possess the innate strength to rise anew. At the heart of this enlightening tale is Ana, a mirror to our own experiences, embodying the universal quest for meaning and belonging.
Confronted with the timeless question of life’s unyielding constant, Ana embarks on a transformative journey back to the enchanting locales of her heritage: Saint Tropez and London. These places, rich in familial legacy and moments of profound inspiration, become the backdrop against which she rediscovers her capacity to love, shedding the restrictive chains of her history. With courage and an open heart, Ana ventures down the road of self-discovery, a journey poised to alter the course of her life in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.
“Travels record stamps in passports, photo galleries in folders, magnets on refrigerators… Love in Saint Tropez is a story about the journey in which we discover ourselves and ‘stamp’ them in our personal passport of life. It is about the knowing that we are ready to stand up and rise in life and that there is no thing so precious as a personal passport that we filled with missed chances, new opportunities and remained eternally in love with life.”
– Branko Rosic, bestselling author.
“Jovana’s Love in Saint Tropez is a story about the power of love and how it can transform our lives and relationships. It’s a reminder that sometimes we just need to take a chance and let love in. It’s a beautiful reminder that real love does exist.”
– Kosta Petrov, bestselling author.
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The Sailor and the Queen
In the heart of the desert, amidst ancient secrets and forgotten desires, The Sailor and the Queen unfolds as a tale of forbidden passion and unexpected destinies. When Petru Slavescu and his fellow sailors are abducted by a fierce tribe of warrior women, they are thrust into a world of sensual rituals and untamed desires. As they navigate this seductive new reality, they must confront their deepest longings and grapple with the consequences of their choices.
With each stolen touch and whispered promise, the boundaries between captor and captive blur, igniting a fire that threatens to consume them all. The Sailor and the Queen is a mesmerizing exploration of eroticism, power, and the enduring quest for love and freedom in a world where pleasure and danger intertwine.
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Magical People
Jessica is tired of her life. Tired of her family, tired of her job, and tired of her string of meaningless one-night stands. When her sister invites her to their grandmother’s birthday party, Jessica reluctantly agrees, hoping for a change of pace. At the party, she meets Alice, her friend’s illegitimate cousin, and is immediately smitten. But Alice is hiding a secret, and it’s not the one Jessica thinks.
As Jessica and Alice grow closer, they discover that they have more in common than they initially thought. Both are struggling with their pasts and trying to find their place in the world. But when Alice’s secret is revealed, it threatens to tear their families apart. Will Jessica and Alice be able to overcome their challenges and find happiness together? Or will their love be doomed from the start?
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Love Blossoms on the Vine Again
The road to true love is seldom straight, as petty problems and stubborn mindsets can derail even the most promising bonds. Patience and understanding are vital for love to truly flourish. Here we find a budding relationship with great potential – but do they have what it takes to go the distance? Can the transformational power of three little words turn their impending tragedy into something wonderful and everlasting? Join us as we discover whether this couple can overcome the obstacles of close-mindedness and lack of communication to achieve an enduring love. It’s a story that reveals how nurturing empathy and acceptance is key to any romance standing the test of time. In the end, we’ll see if the patience to see another’s perspective paired with the power of heartfelt words can transform a tragedy into something wonderful and everlasting.
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Go Softly, Goodbye
Sybilla Frank, fledgling star of the new film The Jawlensky Trail, based on Emma Stoiber’s captivating book and directed by the talented Juliette Simon, feels her life is perfect. Happily married to her husband Thomas and ascending the career ladder, Sybilla arrives on set for the first day of rehearsals. An immediate confrontation with her co-star, Hannah Snyman, reveals an unprecedented level of antipathy between the two actresses. A stunt gone wrong unexpectedly brings them closer together, but is it merely a torrid film set romance, or could it be something deeper? Hannah’s commitment issues threaten to stand in the way of a more permanent connection. Immerse yourself in this enthralling tale of passion, conflict, and the complexities of relationships, both on and off the silver screen.
The Jawlensky Trail is the seventh instalment in the acclaimed Starnberg series, promising to keep readers captivated from the first page to the last. Discover the depths of Sybilla and Hannah’s journey in this must-read novel.
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It’s Just Not Good Enough
It’s just not good enough – how many times have these five little words cut you to the quick?
Lucie, a 60-something woman, has a part-time relationship with a man who all her friends are convinced isn’t right for her. Eventually she has enough of his sketchy behaviour but after a break, he returns saying those three little words we all long to hear. Of course, she’s devastated when he unceremoniously dumps her leaving her doubting her own worth.
Shortly afterwards, completely by chance, she bumps into an attractive man. As she comes to realise he’s much younger than her, she wonders whether the relationship’s entirely appropriate, but his persistence plus incredible sex is too beguiling. After a wonderful weekend away, she discovers he’s been living a lie, but his plausible explanation persuades her to continue.
Her world is rocked when she’s diagnosed with breast cancer; going through a mastectomy followed by radiotherapy. If all that isn’t enough Covid strikes the world which means that, in a heartbeat, she loses every bit of her work. Desperate for money, she takes in a transvestite lodger who proves to be a lifesaver in many ways.
She’s suddenly faced by a dilemma with her new man – can she continue when his thinking about how a relationship should be conducted is so fundamentally different to her own?
And then, out of the blue, her first love returns wanting to rekindle their romance. She agrees to meet him – will she accept his proposal?
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Never Far from the Truth
It all started as a bit of lighthearted fun, mates on a bachelor party. That is until Alex and his friends came across a fortune teller spinning a tale. Alex would meet his future wife, who would be wearing a pearl necklace. Sure enough, two years later, they met at a wine bar, eventually getting married and having a child. Only for Alex to discover he had married the wrong woman. His wife had borrowed the necklace she wore that night, from her friend, who so happened to be at the bar that night. To make matters worse, Alex was only meant to have been in his wife’s life for a short period of time to reveal a dark and disturbing secret belonging to his now deceased father. By not disclosing his secret to his wife, Alex, unbeknownst to him, changed the future, denying his wife from meeting the man she was destined to marry, causing a devasting butterfly effect. It appears Alex cannot get anything right; he just happens to end up as the guy that everyone loves to hate. The more Alex tries to do the right thing, the worse it gets, not just for him but also for his wife. Alex is someone with little or no morals as we sit back and watch his life unravel into utter chaos, deceit, and untruths being spoken.
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I Hope Peace Finds Her
Angel, born Olivia, was abandoned as a baby and adopted by the loving Rose and Billy. As a district nurse, she befriends an elderly couple, Jenny and Brod, who tragically take their own lives. In the aftermath, Angel uncovers a letter from Jenny hinting at her birth mother’s identity. With the help of her adoptive parents and her biological father, Frank, Angel delves into her past, learning about her mother Moira’s struggles with depression and the circumstances that led to her being left in the care of social services.
Through newfound love with the widowed Lawrence and his son Ralph, Angel builds a family of her own while uncovering more about her origins. She finds solace in Moira’s diary, gaining insight into her birth mother’s inner turmoil. As Angel’s family grows, she reflects on the love and support she has received from both her adoptive and biological families. Though her journey has been marked by tragedy and unanswered questions, Angel finds peace in cherishing the memories of those she has lost and embracing the love that surrounds her.
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