Mirrors, Movies and Magic: 1980s Children’s Films Based on Books
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Blurb: Do you love books, movies and the 80s? Then come with me on a delightful and dangerous quest to a world of giants, unicorns, detectives, mermaids and more.
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This entertaining and opinionated book dives into ten brilliant children’s movies from the 80s: The Last Unicorn, The Neverending Story, The Black Cauldron, Return to Oz, Basil the Great Mouse Detective, The Princess Bride, The Brave Little Toaster, Just Ask for Diamond, The BFG and The Little Mermaid. How do they compare to the original stories? What’s amazing about the movies and are they better than the books? Which moments are pure movie magic and which scenes traumatised their child audience? Crafted with care by a self-confessed bookworm and movie nerd, this unique book takes you on a fascinating and nostalgic journey through some of the best children’s films ever, from one of the most innovative decades, the 1980s.
After the Burning: Dystopian Stories
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Blurb: “Things did not vanish. They were cleansed away.”
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Five spine-chillingly plausible tales for our times. In a society without books, a labourer makes a shocking discovery. An artist starts an underground club for art made by humans instead of artificial intelligence. Parents who refuse to have their baby implanted with a communications chip must fight for their rights. A child goes on a school trip to the extinct natural world. Just before a general election, everyone becomes addicted to a new superfood. A must-read collection of dystopian stories. They are works of fiction but, unless we act now, will soon be a reality.
We Watch You
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Blurb: FOUR FRIENDS. THREE ENEMIES. TWO TRAGEDIES. ONE TERRIBLE TRUTH.
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A small English town is rocked by the disappearance of a local woman, Tina. As the search continues, someone is targeting her former best friends for revenge. Lauren, Jess, Claire. They all hide secrets. Who knows what they did? Who’s watching them? The truth is stranger and far more sinister than they can ever imagine. A dark psychological thriller with a speculative twist.
They Lie Here
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Blurb: TWO MYSTERIES. ONE CITY. MANY LIES.
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Kat Green has made a career out of tracking down reclusive former celebrities. When she moves to the quaint English city of Waelminster, she’s on the trail of enigmatic pop star Roskoe Darke, of the band Scorpio Hearts. He hasn't been heard of since 1985, but she's confident she'll find him. However, as the clues become more bizarre and sinister, Kat has to confront the darkness of her own past. Who can she trust when everyone is hiding the truth? A gripping mystery thriller with a sci-fi twist.
Hall of Hauntings: Spooky Stories
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Blurb: Do you dare to read these six spooky stories of the supernatural?
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Feel the chills running down your spine and your pulse pounding with fear as you encounter… The reality show in a haunted mansion where the ghosts aren’t real… are they? Murder and mayhem at a bakery… who is the evil man in the corner? A terrifying ancient mummy, but how is it linked to a beautiful portrait? The old piano with a horrible history... are you afraid to play upon it? A mysterious glowing figure with a secret to die for… what is hidden in the attic? The deathly stillness of a barricaded library, but are the hauntings inside, or outside? A must-read collection of creepy tales from N S Ford, author of A Strange Belief, After the Burning, They Lie Here and We Watch You.
Casually Homicidal
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Blurb: When alienated teens Hendrix and Arden graduate high school and leave their small town behind on the road trip of a lifetime, Arden is looking for someone who might finally understand her, but Hendrix is looking for his first human victim. Perfect for fans of TEOTFW!
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"I know where I want to go. If only someone thought of giving me a roadmap." Eighteen-year-old Hendrix Williams is a self-diagnosed sociopath and aspiring serial killer, and his biggest nuisance is his fellow coworker and almost-friend, Michelle “Arden” Campbell. The night after their high school graduation, Arden shows up at Hendrix’s door and demands they escape their dismal, small-town life. While Arden is just looking for someone who might finally understand her, Hendrix views this impromptu road trip as the perfect opportunity to find his first human victim. But Arden’s brutal honesty and adventurous spirit only drives Hendrix closer and closer to madness. Navigating through a world that has rejected both of them, the two alienated teens crash in motel rooms, meet fellow travelers both intimidating and heartfelt, and keep secrets from each other that will rip their lives apart.
Blooms at Midnight: An Anthology on Grief and Motherhood
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Blurb: Blooms at Midnight was written in memory of Olivia’s daughter, Jessie Marie.
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Blooms at Midnight is a poetic portrait of child loss and motherhood. Its four-part sections, accompanied by nocturnal flowers, are meant to reflect the stages of grief as someone bereaved might experience the different phases of a sleepless night.
ALL IN HER HEAD
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Blurb: A psychological thriller with a supernatural edge!
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Tarot reader Cassie is anxious, out of her depth, and all alone in her home. Apart from the voices in her head. Obsessed with a world where the cards never lie, and desperate to make a change, Cassie becomes entangled in a dangerous web with a mysterious customer. Blair is confident, independent, and believes she has the perfect life. Outside influence is the last thing she needs. Living in a swanky new pad in the Southside of Glasgow, she's finally ready to settle down with the type of man you would kill to keep. TWO WOMEN ONE THIN, COMMON THREAD THEIR FUTURE…UNKNOWN
THE LIES SHE TOLD
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Blurb: An unputdownable TWISTED thriller!
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Karly Winters has waited ten long years to have the man of her dreams, the handsome but duplicitous Jacob Cruthers. From her home in Glasgow she pines for the Londoner who casually keeps her dangling, never with a thought of giving her what she wants and never with any intention of leaving his wife. For her part, Karly has no intentions of being second best any longer and she hatches an artful plan of devious intent that she is certain will work in her favour. Now, embarking on her dangerous game of high stakes, she is all too aware that someone is likely to get hurt. But for the winner, the prize will be incalculable. But Karly hasn’t reckoned for new and equally underhanded forces that are at work. Lurking in the shadows are others, with their own agendas to follow and equally ruthless in their objectives. With various factions hurtling towards a confrontation that none of them saw coming, someone is going to pay the price of infatuation. But who?
Gifts From Crows
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Blurb: War and pollution have ravaged the earth, leaving the land and its people changed forever. Follow Everest and her crow companion as she journeys to find new civilization, carrying the burden -and voices- of her dead family.
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Set far in the future, Gifts From Crows follows a young girl called Everest as she navigates the trauma of enduring a collapsing society, and losing her only family. (Which the latter she believes to have happened by her own hand.) After befriending an unlikely companion, she must decide if she will try to survive the deep winter alone, or journey out into unknown territory to find civilization. Navigate this story alongside Everest as she carries the burden -and voices- of her dead family, and faces her own mortality more times than she can count. . . . Gifts From Crows is a young adult dystopian novel, perfect for the reader who is not looking for a 'the chosen one' story. It differs from many other publications in its genre, wherein its world was not born from some cataclysmic event (nuclear war, zombies, etc.) and is instead a commentary on a society in which current world issues are ignored. The narrative also shifts the focus away from one 'hero teen protagonist' out to save the earth or start rebellion, to a normal girl and her struggles to find a place for herself within that new world. Read Gifts From Crows to follow Everest on her journey of loss, survival, and self-discovery. Read this if you enjoy: The City of Ember, Coraline, Arcane, The Last of Us, Hatchet.
Growing Connected
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Blurb: Growing Connected is a spicy contemporary between two 30-somethings who think they're done with relationships until they’re brought together by a clandestine matchmaker.
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They both thought they were through with romance, until something began to grow between them… As far as she was concerned, Susan didn't need the hassle of a relationship in her life. She was perfectly content, although slightly adrift, focusing on the teaching job she adored. What better way to fill the nagging void she was feeling than by planting something in it? When an opportunity arises to create a garden space at her school, Susan jumps at the chance. Unfortunately, with no gardening experience, she quickly finds herself in over her head and calls in a professional. Jacob is better with plants than people. Social anxiety and a grumpy nature due to failed past relationships have caused him to prefer his solitude. Yet when he meets Susan, buds of attraction begin to bloom. Neither are looking for more than a professional, working relationship. They're far too opposite for anything more. She's sunshine and smiles. He’s clouds and brooding. Despite their differences, the passion between them grows. Will the pair have the courage to sow the seeds of romance? "Growing Connected" is a snarky, sexy romp between 30-somethings who can't resist their attraction thanks to the machinations of a secret matchmaker. Fans of will-they-or-won't-they romances are sure to love this steamy read! This title contains explicit sexual language and adult situations.
The Weight of What Was
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Blurb: TWO DECADES. ONE FAMILY TRIP OF A LIFETIME. AND A LOVE THAT ENDURES IT ALL.
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2002. When Anna meets Grace, they’re swept up in an exciting new romance until a big mistake changes everything. The couple are forced apart, yet their lives remain entangled in a way they never could have imagined. 2022. Whilst the Edwards family journey through the breathtaking snowscapes of the Arctic, secrets come to light which threaten to unravel their close-knit bond. They return home and attempt to pick up the pieces, but will life ever be the same again? And should it? The Weight of What Was is packed full of humour and heartache, exploring the best and worst things we’ll do for love. A story about a delightfully dysfunctional family, who go on a snowy Arctic adventure. There are lots of twists and turns and a Sapphic romance at the heart of it all.
Synth (The Reborn, Book One)
Series: The Reborn
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A rookie detective and a case that could redefine history… Some truths are hard to swallow.
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Vampire—a taboo slur from childhood tales, reserved for degenerate Reborn and outcasts of society. Dedicated officer of the law Valya Gorski strives to be an example of perfection within the Carneth Police Department. Granted the rare opportunity to join the Detective Unit, Gorski is determined to prove her worth. But when she is partnered with a ruthless senior detective known for pushing the limits and ruining his partners’ careers, what Gorski uncovers shakes her to the core. Her first investigation brings her face to face with a human—and he’s nothing like the ones at the farm. He’s taller. Smarter. Stronger. Angry. And more capable than Gorski could have ever imagined. Confronted with the horrifying reality of how her society sustains itself, Gorski’s sense of duty and morality collide. As she races to determine who can be trusted, she must make an impossible decision: uphold the law or pursue a truth that leaves her wondering if her own people, the Reborn, are closer to the monsters from childhood folktales than she realized. Unravel the truth in a world of deception with Synth, the dark detective novel with an imaginative fantasy twist. From the author that brought you the dystopian adventure Veles comes a page-turning tale of crime, romance, and betrayal that will leave you craving more! (All proceeds until 2025 will be donated to my local non-profit Hospice to support the incredible work that they do)
Veles
Series: Veles
Series Number: 0
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Blurb: I was the land. I was the air. I was the sea. I was all of it – everywhere – and as I inhaled then let the tormented sorrow screech from my lungs, the world buckled and broke beneath my feet. I was burning alive… And the world would burn with me.
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A century after the Great Destruction that devastated civilization, Mizuki Altherr lives within a small village struggling to survive beneath the shadow of a great mountain. The Elders teach that it is home to Veles, god of the earth, who keeps them safe – but demands penance for humanity’s past indiscretions. It’s a Gifting year… The previous sacrifice tore Mizuki’s family apart and forever changed her world. Now she must face the terrible tradition again as her closest friend, Aiden, and his family are chosen to provide the next offering. In a desperate bid to end the cycle of violence and defy the Elders’ iron rule, Mizuki and Aiden set forth on a daring journey into the Wild – where together they discover a secret that shatters their understanding of the village and reveals the truth behind the horrors that left the world in ruin. (All proceeds until 2025 will be donated to my local non-profit Hospice to support the incredible work that they do)
Flight of a Thousand Embers
Series: The Epidmauri Saga
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: A woman with forbidden magic must find her path in an antimagic world, all while a war involving a soul-eating dagger threatens the continent.
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A war to erupt. A kingdom to bleed. A curse to consume. Escera has been divided since the banishment of magic in the kingdoms. Exile or death is the only option for those discovered. Now, terror spreads as the emperor declares war upon the kings. For Narwin Malancy of Argotra, her power to command the storm has forced her into a life of secrecy. Her dream of becoming a warrior has crumbled. As she navigates her new path, she finds it tainted with shadows, deception, and death. Splenor Bardazin serves as a city guard, but wields fire in his flesh. Yet his task grows burdensome as he questions his purpose. When he and Narwin discover a man killed by magic, they are forced to uncover the truth behind the rumors of a magical onslaught. Amid investigations, Guy Renzell’s rash and impulsive methods cause a rift among his peers. Fraught with his duties as well as his troubled conscience, Guy must see past his pride or watch the kingdom succumb to an eternal winter. Meanwhile, Princess Rayla of the Zide Empire challenges her father’s war with the west. The dagger at his side is driving him deeper into madness, with whispers consuming his mind. Rayla knows the voices are not human, nor are they divine, and they have returned to Escera with a taste for blood and souls.
Wings of a Midnight Storm
Series: The Epidmauri Saga
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: With her magic exposed, Narwin is forced to flee the kingdom, only to discover the dark truth about the War for the West.
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A whisper in the shadows. An echo from the past. A melody of destruction. Wortham is saved from the threat of magic, but the war for the West has just begun. The emperor’s army marches and Narwin Malancy can no longer pretend she is safe. When her path collides with a traitorous friend, secrets are exposed and a new betrayal changes the course of her future, including Splenor and Guy. Hunted by the Romauri Paladins, Narwin’s only hope is to flee Wortham. But an unlikely ally shares with her the truth about the ancient past, binding her to Emperor Doroxau’s soul-eating dagger. And Princess Rayla, still grieving her loss, makes her move against the emperor to stop the war before it begins. Now on uncharted paths, Rayla, Splenor, and Guy must forge their destinies—for better or for worse. And Narwin must brave the journey to seek the oldest of alliances before death consumes the world. To succeed, they must first face their fears, or fall to their destruction.
Wrath of the Ravaging Sands
Series: The Epidmauri Saga
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: Narwin must secure the alliance of the phoenixes in hopes of winning the War for the West and destroy the soul-eating dagger.
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One flame to spark a war. Two storms to meet in battle. Three armies uniting to survive. The storm phoenix has awoken, and Narwin is on the run from a vengeful queen. With the threat of the death phoenix emerging, Narwin must forge an alliance with the ancient guardian and survive its wrath. However, no wrath is greater than Emperor Doroxau and his War for the West. The soul-eating dagger continues to fuel his bloodlust. For every soul it consumes, the death phoenix breaks a layer of her chains—and the gods must finally take a stand. With betrayal severing ties across Escera, old and new friends find themselves at opposite ends of the war. Only one side will rise into a new dawn, and the other will be swept beneath the sands. Wrath of the Ravaging Sands is the third book of The Epidmauri Saga and is the epic conclusion to Volume I: The War for the West.
Hardpressed (Ocean Falls Trilogy #1)
Series: Ocean Falls Trilogy
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: He promised her tomorrow but stole away her yesterdays.
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Hardpressed is a scorching, fast-paced, second chance romance that pushes the envelope, heightens the senses, and redefines the meaning of family. Greyson, aka Tack, was counting down the days when he could leave behind the sleepy, coastal Texas town of Ocean Falls. He had dreams of being selected first overall in the NFL draft and although he’d met the girl of his dreams, he’d grown used to everything he loved slipping away. Only this time, he too had a hand in their downfall. Presley, Ocean Falls’ sweetheart, had big dreams of her own. She fell in love with contemporary dance at a young age, but when she fell in love again, her junior year, her entire future was rerouted. One night, one mistake, and things would never be the same. At least she had Greyson at her side… Only she didn’t. Six years later, all hell breaks loose when the high school sweethearts come face to face in a chance meeting. Greyson returned to right his reputation; Presley hoped to never lay eyes on him ever again. Despite their harbored resentment for one another, the love they once shared still lingers. They’re not kids anymore, both of their lives have drastically changed, and while you can never go back, sometimes what lies ahead is the perfect tomorrow.
Hells Belles (Ocean Falls Trilogy #2)
Series: Ocean Falls Trilogy
Series Number: 2
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Blurb: He was everything she never planned for while she was everything he hoped to be.
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With the NFL draft just days away, moody sports agent Dax “City” DeLuca, must ensure his NFL draft party goes off without a hitch for his top client. Being new to Ocean Falls and with his client preoccupied with his old high school sweetheart, he needs some help. In walks sassy stunner, Belle Campbell, the woman he’s been infatuated with since they met. Greyson was still a liability in the eyes of many in sports media, so even the tiniest faux pas could threaten his place in the draft, and ultimately, the first few years of his NFL career. It’s Dax’s job to make sure that doesn’t happen. Dax knows the business side of things, but catering, decor, and southern hospitality are best left to Belle. As someone who has an itinerary for everything, Belle finds herself caught off guard by the chemistry building between her and Mr. DeLuca. Together, they work to pull off the perfect event—only some things aren’t planned, and when chaos is all around you, sometimes, it’s best to look up. Hells Belles is the second installment of the Ocean Falls Trilogy where things don’t have to make sense to be true
Patience Paise (Ocean Falls Trilogy #3)
Series: Ocean Falls Trilogy
Series Number: 3
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Blurb: She has eyes on her future while he can't see beyond his past.
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All grown up and making a life of her own, Paisley Masterson stumbles into a local bar to escape a sudden downpour outside. Soaking wet and in need of a quiet place to study, she figures the all-but-empty little dive will do. Paisley soon finds herself being studied by the bar’s owner whose seemingly quiet demeanor sparks her interest and curiosity. Eight years earlier, Micah Moon’s life took an unexpected turn, but as the owner of both a bar and tattoo-piercing shop, he’s doing quite well for himself. With the dating scene being a thing of the past, Micah is caught off guard by the quirky pre-med beauty with striking blue eyes who is likely half his age. When Micah’s take-it-slow approach collides with Paisley’s all-or-nothing mentality, it becomes uncertain what may or may not be on tap for the unlikely pair, forcing Paisley to exercise patience with all of it—herself included. Patience Paise is the third and final installment of the Ocean Falls Trilogy where neither past nor present can prevent what’s meant to be.
Mushroom Theory
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Blurb: Would you sacrifice yourself to save humanity? Will the dog live? Can Dawson reach his destination in time?
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In Mushroom Theory, readers will be taken on a thrilling journey alongside chemical analyst Dawson Crane as he races against time to uncover a deadly toxin responsible for killing innocent civilians. As Crane delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers that the toxin is linked to a sinister plot involving the world's most powerful nations. With the aid of a resourceful Ukrainian soldier, Crane must navigate the dangerous underworld of chemical warfare and political intrigue to uncover the truth before it's too late. But as they close in on the source of the toxin, they realize that they may have underestimated the lengths that some will go to protect their interests. Full of heart-pounding action and gripping suspense, Mushroom Theory is a must-read for anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller that will keep them guessing until the very end.
The Wishkeeper's Redemption
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Blurb: Be careful what you wish for...A genie grants wishes to history's most diabolical figures. Will he be able to redeem himself or will the demons of his master's destroy him?
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In the mysterious realm of ancient artifacts and mystical beings, a powerful genie finds itself bound to a cursed lamp, compelled to fulfill the wishes of history's most notorious villains. Trapped by a malevolent force, the genie becomes a reluctant accomplice to the darkest desires of tyrants, conquerors, and maleficent figures throughout time. As the genie reluctantly weaves its magic to bring about the twisted aspirations of these infamous individuals, a subtle glimmer of hope emerges. Beneath the surface of malevolence, the genie seeks a way to break free from its sinister servitude, yearning to bring about redemption and balance to a world tainted by the shadows of its past. Will the genie find a way to reverse the curse and rewrite the narrative of its own existence, or will it remain forever entwined with the legacy of those who sought to exploit its magical powers for nefarious purposes? Only time will unveil the fate of this otherworldly entity caught in the crossroads of darkness and the possibility of redemption.
Thirty Days Until I Die - And Arguing with Myself About It
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Blurb: Edna has 30 days to live.
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Edna Berman is a typical middle-aged woman living in Louisiana. She has two adult children, two young grandchildren, an elderly mother, an ex-husband, and an eccentric neighbor. She also has only thirty days to live. Diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, Edna must get her affairs in order, say goodbye to her loved ones, and somehow try to exist for the next month. Immerse yourself in Edna’s world as she comes to grips with her mortality. Learn how she faces the anger, disappointment, and heartbreak of finding out the news. Identify with how she tells her children and her friends of her impending death and somehow, finds a little humor in it along the way by arguing with herself over it all. Most importantly, understand a dying woman’s point of view of what it’s like to face your own ending.
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Holding on to Bluebell Lodge
Series: Love in St. Agnes
Series Number: 1
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Blurb: Keeping a bed & breakfast afloat isn't easy. Falling in love is even harder...
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At the age of sixteen, Willow ran away and found a new home in St. Agnes, Cornwall, where she was taken in by Bluebell Lodge owner, Laurel. After Laurel’s devastating death nine years later, the lodge is left to Willow, and she soon finds that running it isn’t quite as easy as Laurel had always made it look. Between drowning in bills, stumbling across countless things in need of repair, and managing a chef who causes frequent fire hazards, Willow is barely scraping by, and her biggest fear is ruining everything that Laurel spent her whole life building. Laurel’s granddaughter, Mags, finally decides to offer her aid — despite her resentment for Willow for being the one to inherit the family business when she believes it should have been left to her. Together, they rebuild the lodge piece by piece and are drawn closer than ever before. But when secrets are discovered and betrayals revealed, Willow must decide if she can respect Laurel’s wishes and truly make a new home with Mags or if the lodge is destined to slip from her hands once and for all. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/3969f126dd Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/holding-on-to-bluebell-lodge