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When five-year-old Leo disappears after leaving school, it sets a chain of events in motion that will change the lives of the local residents forever. Ashton committed a terrible crime as a child, but he’s determined to put the past behind him and build a new life for himself – where no one knows his dark secrets. But Lynda, a stern secondary school teacher, recognises the troubled boy from all those years ago, bringing him the unwelcome attention he fears.

I am safe here, in my cottage in the woods where no one knows me or my real name. All is peaceful and calm and the real world can’t hurt me – because I know how cruel it can be. But then I see her again. I see her pale, white face. Watching me. Taunting me. And then the notes begin to appear. I know who you really are... I know what you did... All of a sudden, the walls of my cottage feel like a prison, the peaceful woods around me a maze that will trap me forever.

Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us. But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave…

Sandy Blunt is a witch with big dreams, but C-average magic skills. Her only noteworthy talent is for paying extravagant compliments to women. Trouble is, when she uses that gift, she unwittingly foretells the future for a pretty princess. And, the punishment for prophesying about one of royal blood is death... With the help of her ill-assorted companions, Sandy has a year and a day to travel to far-flung places, collecting the weird and magical items needed to turn her prophecies into promises and evade the executioner.

When Phoebe and her disabled husband, Martyn, move into a new house in a quiet village, they plan to lead a quiet existence, to keep themselves to themselves. It’s safer that way. But their new neighbour Anna is bored of spending her days alone. She seeks friendship with Phoebe – even though she knows there is something strange about the new couple. What is Phoebe hiding and why are she and her husband so reclusive?

The completed By Design Trilogy is here! Anne is a young, Southern professional with just the right connections and a privileged point of view. Confident in her innate value, she has complete faith in her power to control her own future. After all, even with the challenges that come with working at a high-profile interior-design firm located in the heart of Atlanta, she knows exactly where she’s headed. What she doesn’t expect is Dr. Brad Young, Jr.

The Cliterotica Anthology is a collection of short erotic stories by A. J. Baker. From the members’ clubs of a hot summer in London to private rooms in its suburbs, these stories feature modern women who revel in their lusts and desires. Some seek to dominate or be dominated, others to lose themselves in fantasies played out in dark, velvet-shrouded alcoves. This audiobook contains regular scenes of a graphic and descriptive sexual nature and is therefore suitable only for a mature adult audience.

Just who is this strange woman at number 19? And why is Esther so obsessed with her? Esther lost her husband, Julian, and her children, Harriet and Dexter, in a car accident and is struggling with her grief. Spurred on by her own loneliness and a need to make amends for not being able to save her own children, Esther takes it upon herself to watch the woman who lives at number 19. But when inexplicable incidents begin to happen in Esther’s house, she begins to fear for her safety. Meanwhile, over at number 19, the woman’s behaviour is becoming more explosive and unpredictable.

When Melissa Crawford snatches a crying baby from outside a house, she knows she's done the right thing. She can't bear to see the baby suffer one more day in that house, with those people. With her, baby Gabriel will be safe and loved. She is his grandmother after all...But as Melissa is making her escape, she is involved in a terrible accident which forces her into hiding. She can't believe she's been so careless - now she has to lay low and let the dust settle. Gabriel's parents won't care where he is, they'll be glad he's gone but if she goes to prison who will care for the little baby?

Faye and her husband, Hugh, have had a traumatic year. Wanting to start again, the couple decides to buy a large run-down property in North Yorkshire, hoping to leave the past behind them. However, the tranquillity is soon ruined when Faye begins to awake, every night, to the sound of somebody creeping around the bedroom. She tries to explain it to Hugh, frightened for the safety of their children, Aiden and Poppy, but Hugh dismisses her claims, thinking she is heading for another breakdown.

Three troubled women. One deadly secret. Lissy and her daughter, Rosie, live a quiet life in Yorkshire. However, when events at Rosie’s school come to light, their peaceful existence is shattered. Meanwhile, middle-aged women Erica and Beverley appear to have perfect lives, but behind closed doors, things are not as they seem. All three women are tied together by a dark past that goes back to their school days. A child was murdered, and one of the women is to blame. But is the person responsible for the child’s death the same person who was blamed for it all those years ago?

When Leah caught the train that day, it should have been the escape she longed for. A new start, away from the terrible things she had done. She had no idea how that jounrey would change her life forever... Because when the train is involved in a terrible crash, Leah is given a moment to reassess her life. Can she make amends for what she did? Can she start again?

Let down by yet another man, the Mademoiselle with the caramel-coloured “delights” takes matters into her own hands - because that’s what every woman needs. Will she serve her mistress well or will she be punished for not obeying as she should? Freedom to play and explore has never felt as luxurious as when her partner has a wicked tongue and knows how to use it. Make yourself comfortable and get ready to melt. The real question is - are you willing to join in?

As a child, Grace Cooper suffered from bouts of sleepwalking. Now, after the unexpected death of her husband, she’s moved back to Woodburn Cottage, her childhood home—and the sleepwalking returns. Grace doesn’t know what she does in her sleep, but it’s stirring up dark memories that Grace would rather forget. Like the disappearance of her brother Simon as child and the tragic death of her father…

A much-needed night out at the chicest of Eurotrash clubs. Perhaps a drink will take the edge off the night - something sharp, tangy to make the mouth water. And then... well, we’ve all been there; caught the eye of someone. Sensed a spark of something. What is it? A real connection? Love? Lust? In a certain club, one busty young female wants to let off steam and moves towards her own tiny dancer. Have you ever danced like nobody is watching? As the night goes on, this pair get into a little more than just a Paso Doble as the beat pounds around them.

An eager woman makes her way into a dark and sacred sanctum on a hot, sticky summer afternoon. Curtains are drawn and the fun of the specialty house begins. What sensual secrets will the mistress divulge? Will her trans best friend Sam behave or be punished? Can Sam give the lady what she wants, or as the temperature rises, will they just have to watch the game instead?Get ready to score - on every level. Because in this game, everybody wins.

In a complicated world where the joy of true friendship can be hard to come by, Jan and her tight-knit group defy those odds. They share a bond that can't be broken, even in the hard times. Yet, that bond will be severely tested when Liz faces a critical illness and an uncertain future. But, as only women can do at the strangest times, the five decide to knock a shared dream off their bucket list, and to their astonishment, the experience will be nothing short of supernatural. Will this miracle be the one they so desperately need?

Would you drain your flute and go in for the kill? Or would you watch and wait your turn? What exactly would Jess do with all those bubbles? She’s looking for an excuse to cut loose. Fortunately, Sarah has something in mind. But who is leading on who? Join these liberated ladies and discover where exactly the blonde in the red leather bra and knickers would like to end up. Meanwhile the last train home becomes a distant memory.

In Positive Affirmations for Students, you'll discover how to use daily affirmations to change your thought patterns about how you study and achieve your goals in school life. These affirmations are grounded in positive thinking and positive psychology strategies.

Stella is a teacher in a secondary school in the village of West Compton, North Yorkshire. She and her partner, Wade, appear to have the perfect life, but after receiving a series of threatening letters, her life takes a sinister turn. Stella is forced to examine her past to find out who is behind the letters. All evidence points to a man with whom she had a one-night stand. Deciding to confront him, Stella soon discovers he is not the one responsible and must delve deeper into her past. After a visit to her estranged alcoholic mother, Stella is forced to look even closer to home.