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2018. When a skeleton is found entangled in the roots of an ancient tree on Rhys Morgan’s country estate, Quinn is persuaded to come out of retirement to film one more episode of the Echoes from the Past series. But the nameless skeleton proves to be the least of her problems when secrets from the past suddenly come to light and a new threat looms over her family.

Woodlands Avenue is a peaceful and tranquil street, picturesque with Victorian-era homes and lined with trees. Verity Forsyth lives at 27A, and is enjoying her early retirement, active social calendar, and occasional babysitting duties. Katie Ross is starting over, leaving her old home and her controlling ex behind and moving into a new apartment. When Katie and her beloved motorbike move into 27B, she finds herself immediately in conflict with her upstairs neighbour, Verity. Two such forceful personalities under one roof is a recipe for disaster.

When the Earl of Granville is skewered with a pitchfork in his own stables, Inspector Haze and Lord Redmond must unearth decades-old family secrets in order to unravel the motive behind the murder. But just when they think they’re making headway, disturbing new revelations come to light and cast doubt on their findings.

Librarian and solver of mysteries, Kit Sorel has a lot on her plate this December. The eccentric but cozy island of Greengage can do that to a person. All Kit wants is to settle into her first holiday season on this quaint English isle - torn away from her past home, family, and old friends - as she is.

When the body of a newly appointed curate is found in a freshly dug grave, Inspector Haze and Lord Redmond are called to investigate. According to friends and family, the unfortunate man was a veritable saint who’d wanted nothing more than to dedicate his life to God and good works, but the savagery of his murder and the attempt to hide his corpse tell a different story. Facing increasing pressure to solve the case of the “Cleaved Curate”, Daniel and Jason must delve deeper into the life of Sebastian Slade, only to discover that even men of God have their secrets.

When the body of gentlewoman is found in a Romani caravan, and a second woman from the village of Birch Hill goes missing, Redmond and Haze must peel back the layers of lies, prejudice, and misdirection to discover who’s truly behind the crimes. With little connection between the victims, no obvious motive, and few clues, the case is their most challenging to date. Can they solve it before the killer strikes again? Perfect for fans of Anne Perry and C.S. Harris.

Katherine “Kit” Sorel is new to the cozy but quirky island of Greengage. When she tries to use her talents for plotting to help a friend, she soon discovers that on this British island - anything can happen. Kittens can race, fruit can be sexy, wheelbarrows can be menacing, and straight women might not be so straight after all. In the end, Kit needs to solve the problems of those around her while finding her home. She’s certainly not looking for love. But is it looking for her?

The Vestigia Roi has risen up to retake their home island of Rhynlyr, but all Ellie can think about is rescuing her missing brother Connor. Guided by a dream of Connor’s whereabouts, Ellie disobeys the council’s orders and stows away aboard the Legend. But a simple rescue mission quickly goes wrong as Ellie and her friends confront new monsters and old enemies.

Lyssa wanted one thing...to get accepted to college. The letter she gets changes her life in ways she can’t believe. At 18, Lyssa’s days are pretty normal. Get up, eat, and stress about what’s next. Lyssa’s friends know where they’re going to school and she’s desperate to go to university. The only acceptance letter she gets seems like a cruel joke. What is the Dragondale Academy of Druidic Magic? It can’t be real.

In New Dis, Purgatory, there is no rest for the dead. Sprouting from the rim of Hell’s depths, not even this bohemian city of the afterlife is immune to the tragedies filtering down into it as war and endless suffering rage on Earth above. Hephaestion, general, confidant, and lover of Alexander the Great, has one goal: rescue Alexander from the torment of Hell. Yet far more souls bar his way than he’d ever anticipated, and Hephaestion, with the help of new friends and comrades, will have to use both brains and brawn against some of the underworld’s most unsavory opponents.

Know this: Everything that has happened is happening, and will happen again. All that came before has drawn in the players of this vicious game. The Queen’s Dog, Akira, must overcome the darkness within to face the dangers outside. Along with his faithful companion—and occasional cat—Besil, he dives into dangerous waters to fight the tides of change, with no idea if his battle will end in victory or tears. It’s a terrible conundrum, but then again, so is Akira.

The Four Nations Cup is coming, and it’s all anyone can talk about. Lyssa wants nothing to do with it - humiliation on an international scale isn’t how she rolls. But when her friends convince her to try out, who knows where it will lead? And what it will cost her? There are new students at Dragondale - and they’re not even druids. Refugees from a cursed academy, the newcomers have their work cut out fitting in.

The world, as the Ancients of Mu know it, is changing. A new breed of beings called the Rahma are increasing in population, and as their numbers grow, the Ancients diminish. The Empire is struck hard by a plague during a war between the Rebellion and the Royal Council. Amidst the crisis, a young royal, Cruentus Fate, is sold to a brothel in a play for power.

This enchanted tale takes you through a variety of different lands - from cupcake kingdoms to the planet of Econen - all while meeting a diversity of different creatures and beings. You will meet the cupcake king and aliens of Econen, who are all very different, but a little bit the same. This is a tale of adventure and recognising who you are and what you can do. This story is about believing in yourself, no matter what you do or where you go.

Someone is creating werewolves...from unwilling victims. Even the professors at Dragondale Academy are worried. Lyssa has other concerns. Her hippogryff Stormclaw has been attacking people, and the headmaster says he’s too dangerous to be allowed to live. Can Lyssa work out what’s causing his aggression, and find a way to stop it, before it’s too late? And what’s going on with her powers? She can control three different elements - but all the professors tell her that’s impossible.

Alexis spends her days in a cubicle toiling away at a job that crushes her soul, and goes home to a dysfunctional relationship that does a number on her heart. A devastating break-up with her fiancé sends her into a downward spiral. On a whim, she signs up for modeling school, but will this new ambition save her from herself?

Eva Dawson is lost. Working as a photographer, she stumbles upon the world of urban exploration, and starts to find beauty in broken things. Meanwhile, her marriage is just as broken as the buildings she sets out to explore. Can she find a way to create a future, or is happiness a relic of the past? This book is an exploration in its own right, a fascinating journey through one woman’s attempts to change her life for the better.

In early 1800s England, the lives of two young women change forever in an unexpected twist of deceit and betrayal. After Lady Rachel Ramsford is promised in marriage to Lord Symington - a disgusting old man - she elopes to the United States with a handsome, young officer. On the voyage, a series of events takes place that drastically affects her future. Meanwhile, Lady Edith Brekmore - her cousin - is blackmailed into taking Rachel’s place.

All is not well on the cosy but quirky English island of Greengage. The mysterious rummaging and stealing from an old lady’s bookshelf exposes secrets and suspicious behaviour. Then there’s a cryptic lovers’ quarrel between two pub owners and an eccentric uncle interfering in affairs of the heart. No wonder Kit Sorel - librarian and now reluctant private detective - is busy. To make things worse, she’s worried about her relationship with the hardworking businesswoman and lady of the manor, Laura Howard.

Have you ever wondered what trees do when you are not watching, climbing, or hiding underneath them? How do trees feel? What do they enjoy? What are their dreams? Where do they go? Once you stop looking at them and your back is turned, Tree Fellas have fun and the adventures begin. When you look back, trees stand straight up in the same place as if they never moved. Next time you go out for a walk, try to find an English Oak Tree and say "hello" to Olly Oak.