Mediterranean Mystery
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Leda unexpectedly finds herself companion to her great aunt on a Mediterranean Cruise. She's expecting it to be pretty boring among a crowd of old people. But her horizons change as she explores the ports of call, and meets some unusual characters on board. Not only is there a handsome ship's officer showing her interest, but there's also intriguing fellow passenger Nick, who's hiding something. Plus Aunt Ronnie turns out to be lively company. Add into the mix a mystery on the ship, and it becomes a voyage with unforeseen consequences.
#Available now on Amazon Kindle
Contemporary romantic suspense novel Mediterranean Mystery was originally published in paperback by My Weekly Pocket Novels. |
Falling on Ice
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Elsa has recently fulfilled two ambitions – to open her own café on the seafront at Heronsburn, and to learn to ice skate at the local rink. But her life is turned upside down on the day she takes part in her first competition and bumps into her teenage sweetheart, Daniel, at the ice rink.
There is still a spark between them, but she is torn. Is she opening herself to having her heart broken again? What’s more, Daniel might have something to do with the sinister goings on at the ice rink, which started around the time he became involved in its running. Can Elsa keep her cool and prevent herself from falling on ice? #Available on Amazon Kindle #Published in Large Print paperback by Linford Romance on 1st February 2019 Contemporary romantic suspense novel Falling on Ice was originally published in paperback by My Weekly Pocket Novels. |
Red Roses and other romantic stories
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A romantic memento triggers doubts in a young woman’s mind as to the depth of her boyfriend’s feelings for her…A lost pet acts as a catalyst for change in the lives of several villagers…The gift of a music book uncovers a story of love, friendship and loss dating back to World War I…An Edwardian music hall star discovers that fame and fortune do not necessarily bring happiness… A collection of sixteen short stories, some previously published and some new, all woven with the theme of romance. They explore a wide array of emotions, relationships, and settings; Some take place in modern times, or within living memory; others hark back to the earlier years of the twentieth century. All the entries in this anthology have been lovingly crafted to entertain the reader and provide a few moments of escape. Published on 1st November 2016. #Available on Amazon Kindle and as paperback. |
Dance of Danger
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Injured dancer Sonia Landale returns to her family home in the Durham countryside to find that her cousin Juliette is dead. How can she stop herself falling for her cousin's estranged husband, Lewis, the very person she suspects may be responsible for Juliette's death?
#Available on Amazon Kindle. 
Dance of Danger, a contemporary romantic suspense novel, was originally published in 2013 by My Weekly Pocket Novels. This format is no longer on sale, but the Kindle edition and large print edition can be purchased on Amazon.
In 2014 Dance of Danger was published in Large Print, Ulverscroft Linford Romance edition. In libraries and also to buy on Amazon. |
Secrets and Shadows
Secrets and Shadows is published on Amazon as paperback and on Kindle, and on Smashwords for other e-readers. If you like a family story with secrets spanning the decades, this is for you. Follow the link below to buy a copy.
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In 1940, a young woman makes a decision that will have repercussions for generations to follow...
On the eve of V.E. Day 1945, six-year-old Alexandra Graham is torn from her comfortable wartime existence in Scotland, to begin an uneasy new life with her mother and a strange stepfather in Sheffield. As the years go by, she adapts to her new environment. But when she is fifteen Alexandra finds a lost family in the north-eastern ship-building town of Sunderland. This leads to a shocking discovery that casts a shadow over all her life to come. It threatens the love she finds, and makes her doubt her very identity. She must travel a long road paved with hope and despair, as she searches to uncover the truth and find the fulfilment that she desires. Set in northern England, London and Scotland, Secrets and Shadows is the story of two women following their hearts, and learning that running away is not always the answer. |
Melody for Lizzie
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Elizabeth Belmont grows up in Edwardian London dreaming of becoming a star on the music hall stage. But when disaster strikes, her widowed father must send her to stay with her mother’s starchy family in Sheffield. Against all odds she finally realises her ambition, becoming a musical artiste. It is an era of change, when women are fighting for the vote, but are still bound by convention and strict class values. Even as she rises up the bill, she is torn between the world of middle-class respectability and the free life of the theatre. Spurned by the man she loves, she is drawn into the clutches of a man she detests. Can Elizabeth break free and find the happiness she longs for?
The ebook version of the Melody for Lizzie is available on Amazon for Kindle, and also on Smashwords for other e-reader formats. Follow the links to buy or to read a preview.
Author's note: Melody for LIzzie was originally published in paperback by New Era Writers Guild. It was inspired by my love of music, theatre, and history. Although the paperback version of the novel is out of print, it is still possible to buy a new copy through Amazon. Click on the link to buy. |
