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In this tender and elegantly written novella, Bosie reflects on her life with Bertie—a noble, ginger tomcat whose warmth, courage, and unwavering companionship shaped her world. Set against the backdrop of a timeless English village, their story unfolds through shared adventures, quiet moments by the fire, and the devastating storms—both literal and emotional—that test their bond.

On December 19th, 1851, a crime took place in the center of London. One of the few who knows what truly happened is Countess Alina Bronskaya. But she will never speak of it. The crime is her curse and her salvation.

You’ve held it together long enough. Tinnitus doesn’t get the final word on who you are. If you’re living with the constant sound, the exhaustion, and the quiet fear that nothing will change, this book is for you. Maybe you’ve been told there’s no cure. Maybe you’ve tried everything. Maybe part of you still hopes this doesn’t have to be your whole life.

This sequel to A Path Amongst the Stars finds Bailey Humblebucket and his dog Cabbage three years older but none the wiser. A new set of foes, now more deadly than ever, threaten to destroy all that he holds dear and he and his ragtag assortment of friends, new and old, must use every ounce of cunning and bravery just to survive.

Show Louise and Mark what body parts you already know of, and name them too! Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer right away, there are clues to help you work it out! Maybe you’ll know all of them already and can impress Louise and Mark with what you know! You could learn something new, but you might even teach them some body parts they don’t know about!

Alba is a land of harsh laws led by corrupt men. As an aristocrat, Elise has never felt the true burden of her land’s oppression. However, when a family tragedy awakens a new gift, she learns secrets from her mother’s mysterious past that will change everything. Guided by the dead, Elise learns forbidden powers that would get her burned as a witch if the wrong people knew. The more her power grows, the farther she strays from the Alban way.

In her book, Olive shares with us the highs and lows of her business journey; how she has triumphed in the face of adversity and continued to run a successful business through a global recession to be awarded an MBE in 2019. Olive’s personal journey sees her develop resilience and self-confidence and become the successful businesswoman she is today. She has shared a lifetime of wonderful wisdom in a book to inspire us to all to aim higher.

Flashy and irresistible, Lord Ashbee is used to getting what he wants. A hedonist, a ruthless businessman, and an exquisite lover, he is admired and warned about in the high society of Victorian London. When he encounters a beautiful young woman in the Belle House, the famous house of pleasure on Piccadilly, he is more than intrigued. With the help of in-house maid Krissy, he is determined to seduce the mysterious beauty.

Have you ever felt burdened by tradition? Or second-guessed your uniqueness because of society? Men and women around the world spend their lives conforming to norms. They forget the value of their time, putting their shoulders on the wheel for the role they are trying to fulfil. Women are at the short end of the bargain in most instances, but men don’t always have it easy. When it comes to marriage or sex, there are expectations on both sides. We build our dream home on the shaky ground of tradition and wonder why there are so many tremors.

This book covers a wide range of herbs and their uses in both medicinal and magical practices, including sections detailing extraction and application. It also provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions on making a wide range of items like creams, herbal bags, incense, salves, tinctures, and poultices. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, with an added definition of terms, Herbal Lore is an asset to anyone wishing to utilize the beneficial properties of herbs.

Zoe Brown is a thoughtful teenager burdened by anxiety and the daily pressures of fitting in. Battling feelings of isolation, she hides her struggles behind a mask, yearning for acceptance in a world that seems to overlook her. Through her humour and resilience, Zoe’s story shines a light on the hidden challenges faced by many young people today. Ellen Maclaren’s reality is harsher—a chaotic and abusive home where she fights to protect her baby sister. Forced to grow up too fast, Ellen’s tale is one of courage and survival, where love is her driving force amidst unthinkable adversity.

Windshyr is considered cursed. A prize that no one else wanted. For Elise, the shrouded lands could be the answer to all her problems. Alex has found new allies to capture her. Annwyn is growing even more restless and impatient, and the Church of Alba is even more determined to see her burn after she saved James from their ambush. All will have to be dealt with, but first she must secure her place in Morovia.

In the eyes of her family, Chastity Shackleford was impulsive, flighty, overly emotional and inclined to sentimental overtures. All in all, a disaster waiting to happen should she accept the Duke of Blackmore's offer of a Season in London. But what else was she to do since her twin sister and best friend had abandoned her for the wilds of Cornwall? Naturally she might have hoped that disaster had waited a little longer before striking, but at least she faced the possibility of marriage with someone who had all his own teeth. 

Princess Alora and her friend Milo find a treasure chest containing a map which shows the way to the legendary Enchanted Forest. Alora and Milo set off on their adventure with the support of Captain Daniel and mermaid Aqua. Following the map, the four adventurers arrive at the Enchanted Forest. There, they meet several wonderful creatures who inform them of an evil sorceress who wants to destroy the forest and steal its magic.

Marcella Middleton has always tried to live a good life, but after losing her job, her boyfriend, and her home, she's tired of playing by the rules. But she has a plan. She's going to trick her way into Carmel and Rufus's home, that sickeningly perfect couple with the amazing, renovated farmhouse they're always boasting about in those glamorous lifestyle magazines. She'll tell them she only wants to stay for a few days, even though she never intends to leave. She has no idea the house is haunted by the ghosts of the past. Or that the couple have a sinister hidden agenda of their own.

When Janet Linton was six years old, seen but not heard for several years of sexual abuse, she suffered and her family disowned her from the age of 13 after until today. She is now 34, living with the family secret for 21 years on why she left home at a young age?