This is the first part in a brand new four-part serial from Bella Osborne. When Regan's lottery numbers unexpectedly come up on a rollover, she can't believe her luck. Having spent the past few years coasting along in the slow lane of life, this is the break she's been waiting for – and she wastes no time in making some big life decisions. But Regan's plans for a life of sipping cocktails on her own private island come crashing down when she discovers that the winning ticket was a bad prank – and she's now jobless, boyfriendless, and homeless to boot. When the going gets tough, can Regan stay afloat?

Sophia Gregory is fading away... Recently split from her married lover and about to turn sixty, Sophia doesn't recognise the old woman staring back at her in the mirror. Where has her life gone so wrong? How has it come to this? A quiet holiday in beautiful Rhodes is the perfect chance for her to find herself again. Until she meets the Old Ducks! Bold and brash, Juliette, Kim and Anita are three friends who are determined not to grow old gracefully – and they are Sophia's worse nightmare! But when Sophia is made an honorary member of The Old Ducks' Club, she begins to discover a new side to life. Dancing and drinking till dawn Sophia starts to shake off her grey, drab old life and finds the fun side to living again!And when she meets her gorgeous Greek neighbour, Theo, she thinks that maybe, if she's just a little braver, she can learn to spread her wings again....It's never too late to teach an Old Duck new tricks!A...

Packed with a punch, this short story poses the question: "How far will we go to protect the lives and reputations of those we love?" Set amid the dust-bowl era of rural Kansas, one young man must find out. Follow him as he intrepidly leads us through the struggles of rural poverty, family tragedy, and the inherent need to remain morally intact--regardless of the outcome.Manta Books brings in not-that-efficient PI/part-time bondsman Ben Miles to track down a missing piece of art from a legendary newspaper cartoonist, a seemingly-simple job involving newspaper cartoons and digging through boxes of paper. But nothing is what it seems when it comes to a Ben Miles case, and more than likely, he’s gonna end up getting his ass kicked over a comic book, especially when the mob gets involved.

Olivia Bingham is unlucky in love...She's been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas brings a glimmer of hope: Fraser Douglas,a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He's sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny, not tomention incredibly good looking – but there's a catch.They've never actually met.When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser's online dating profile has vanished, andOlivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she's going to confront Fraser – face to face, in Scotland.But when she arrives, things don't go exactly as planned. Worse still, Fraser doesn't seem to have any idea who she is...***PRAISE FOR BELLA OSBORNE:'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel!' Jill Mansell'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' Hazel Prior'A...

Can two strangers......become one family?Designer Sally Harrington falls—literally!—into the arms of a handsome stranger. And, after one spontaneous night, Sally's life changes forever... She's pregnant! But there's another shock to come. Her mystery man turns out to be Prince Edward of Tianlipin! As their two worlds collide and family duty threatens the magic this pair share...there may be one more Christmas surprise coming their way...From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Christmas at the Harrington Park HotelBook 1: Christmas Reunion in Paris by Liz FieldingBook 2: Their Royal Baby Gift by Kandy ShepherdBook 3: Stolen Kiss with Her Billionaire Boss by Susan Meier

Looking for Bianca is contemporary narrative fiction telling the story of Tara, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her sister. Tara travels to an Italian garden her sister also visited, looking to connect with her sister's memory and hoping it will help her begin to heal.In this short story, follow Tara on a journey to Italy that she hopes will also be a step in her journey to healing. After the death of her sister, Tara's friendships, family relationships, work performance, physical health and mental health suffer as she struggles to escape her grief. Will visiting a magical garden her sister told her about help her take that first step to recovery?

All may seem lost...until you really do lose everything.Jessica Ellison thought she'd lost everything in the Joplin tornado, until the only man she's ever loved dies in a freak accident. Things then come into focus. But is it too late? Can fate twist things around and set it right, or has it just spiraled out of control?All may seem lost...until you really do lose everything.Jessica Ellison thought she'd lost everything in the Joplin tornado, until her boyfriend, Nick, dies in a freak accident. It all started as a retreat to Eureka Springs to escape the rubble of what was left of their lives, a chance to have a normal weekend before returning to sift through the debris one last time. Things come into focus for Jessica when the only man she's ever loved is killed. Can fate twist things around and set it right, or has it just spiraled out of control?

Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them...Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamt of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion. From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them. With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings. Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She's never been happier. Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland. Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality. Or can you have your castle and your career?

A brilliantly funny, romantic and effervescent read, If We're Not Married by Thirty is the irresistible new novel from the bestselling author of The Bucket List to Mend a Broken Heart and It Started With a Tweet. For fans of Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Kinsella. Lydia's not exactly #LivingHerBestLife. She never imagined she'd be here at thirty - newly single, a job that's going nowhere and her friends all winning at life when she's still barely taking part. So she jumps at the chance of a free holiday and jets off to sunny Spain. Then, out of the blue, she bumps into her childhood friend, the handsome and charming Danny Whittaker. She's always had a crush on him and they soon enter into a passionate holiday romance. But this relationship could be more than just a fling. Years ago they made a pact that if they were still single when they turned thirty they would get married. But noone really follows through on these pacts . . ....

Olivia Bingham is unlucky in love...She's been ghosted more times than she can count, but this Christmas brings a glimmer of hope: Fraser Douglas,a Scottish chef working at an idyllic hotel in the Highlands. He's sweet and sensitive, thoughtful and funny, not tomention incredibly good looking – but there's a catch.They've never actually met.When Olivia tries to show her friends the hunky new man in her life, Fraser's online dating profile has vanished, andOlivia fears the worst. Frustrated and wounded, she decides she's going to confront Fraser – face to face, in Scotland.But when she arrives, things don't go exactly as planned. Worse still, Fraser doesn't seem to have any idea who she is...***PRAISE FOR BELLA OSBORNE:'Such a heart-warming and thought-provoking novel!' Jill Mansell'A touching tale that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face' Hazel Prior'A...

Pre-order the brand new novel from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighNewly single at sixty, Elin Anderson decides it's finally time for an adventure of her own. With her marriage to tedious Tom now officially over, Elin plans to visit the family she hasn't seen in years. First stop: Australia!But going home is harder than Elin thought. Everywhere she turns Elin sees brightness and colour, which only makes her own life seem even more drab and beige. How has she let herself fade away?Determined to have some fun, Elin reluctantly agrees to join The Silver Surfers – a group of seniors who travel the coast, only caring about their next big adventure. Because life's too short to watch the ocean when you could be making waves...There's only one catch – her road trip companion, Kit Pascoe. Kit is a...