British Classics

Eventually Dona lands in remote Navron, looking for peace of mind in its solitary woods and hidden creeks. She finds the passion her spirit craves in the love of a daring French pirate who is being hunted by all of Cornwall. Together, they embark upon a quest rife with danger and glory, one which bestows upon Dona the ultimate choice: sacrifice her lover to certain death or risk her own life to save him

MIND FORCE is a gripping action-adventure special forces thriller crammed full of twists, turns, espionage and military combat (411 pages). Join 22nd Special Air Service Regiment Captain Kirkland Finn as he battles an East German crime lord and his squad of ex-KSK mercenaries across multiple European countries. A fiction novel with covert military action, thrilling car and motorbike chases, helicopters, and fight scenes, written in a refreshing cinematic style without long-winded descriptions and meaningless dialogue. MIND FORCE is the third instalment of the Kirkland Finn military action-...

Trifle is a layered dessert found in British and American cuisine. The layers consist of cake, custard and fruit. The cake is sometimes soaked in sherry or wine. Variations are created by substituting the custard with whipped topping and the fruit with jelly. Sometimes a chocolate and brownie type of trifle is created. Three of four layers total is the goal in a large stemmed bowl. A trifle dates bake to 1585 and was originally called a Fool. This cookbook contains many delicious and delectable trifle recipes for every taste and occasion.

With the infected and undead bearing down on your door, how would you face them? If you could choose the ending to your story, what kind of hero will you be? Monty doesn't want the world to end; he likes his life, and the majority of the people within it. He is not, however, going to get a choice in the matter. Mr Classical gives you the story of Montgomery, a proud and independent man that realises perhaps he is neither as proud nor as independent as he first thought, when the citizens of the UK steadily succumb to the zombie virus. Will Monty survive? When he catches a glimpse of what the...

A tragic accident shrouded in mystery. A family burdened with loss and debt. A woman who risks it all for love. Walter Longman is heartsick over Patience Hawthorne, but gives up his pursuit of her after her controlling mother refused his offer of marriage. He focuses on the law to drive heartache from his mind, but is interrupted when his brother is killed in a mysterious tragedy. Walter returns home to Wallingford to piece together what little information he can. Sifting through his brother’s affairs, he finds shocking discoveries that complicate the mystery of his brother’s death. ...

In this tale of bold desire, adventure and learning to trust the one you love, Leah pledges herself to the half-breed no one trusts and returns to him years later to track her kidnapped son and they find their lost love is rekindled and burning hot again. “This is a wonderful story of star-crossed lovers reunited and a wonderful read! I loved the book which takes place on the Tidewater in the 18th century. The story becomes compelling as the two learn to forgive and trust each other and the sparks of their old love ignites into passion. The story held me spellbound. Five Stars!”—Old ...

Escape into the world of horses, steamy sex and western blue skies with this passion-filled frontier love story with its promise of a brighter tomorrow. “This book was a great escape, easy reading and very entertaining! The characters are believable and seem real. It had great adventure and a fabulous amount of romantic tension. If you like Bobbie Smith and need a break from reality, go for it.”—Angela Bailey, Amazon reviewer "Nobody does Western romance better than Bobbi Smith."— RT U.S. marshal Jared Trent thinks Tessa Sinclair is trouble with a capital T. The owner of the local ...

Every language has its own complex system of idioms, metaphors and other bits of figurative language that perplex non-native speakers. However, no language has more idioms than British English. Idioms are words, phrases or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary. Best Of British Idioms explores 250 classic British English idioms, and where possible, provides a historically accurate explanation for their existence. These idioms are not only fun to learn, but will ...

From Ireland to Australia, past to present, a family saga of truth, lies, love and intrigue. Until you’re asked, you may never tell... Lucie Woods is honest, isn’t she? It turns out, like so many others, that she’s been lying to herself for a very long time. When an incident occurs at her children’s school, it sets in motion a string of events that sees her life torn apart at the seams. Karma acts fast, barely giving her a moment to breathe before delivering a string of gifts, if you can call them that. Bad things usually happen in threes, but when her misfortune reaches beyond this...

In this romping romance, a low-born beauty branded as a witch has no chance to live unless she goes with the illegitimate son of King Charles II on his adventure to recover his hidden gold treasure and soon she discovers much more—first passion under sweet breezes and tropical moonlight and the promise of bliss with a man she truly loves. "Read it years ago and fell in love with it, it's just one of those quick sweet romances you can revisit over and over again! :)”—Nessah, Amazon verified purchase “Fortune's Mistress is a wonderful tale of two people brought together by chance and ...

Victoria Caldwell expects one thing from her children – that they live a life that makes them happy. So why, whenever everyone is on the verge of happiness, do things always go wrong? Bella Caldwell has no intention of hiding away because her husband turned out to be a bigamist and their marriage a sham. Every day, she forces herself out of bed to keep up the pretence that she’s enjoying life. But will she allow George Bristow to manipulate her again and drag her into his murky world? How will this damaged young woman cope when she’s faced with evil at a level she’s never before ...

When Lord Montbarry dies suddenly in his Venice palace, and his courier goes missing, suspicion is instantly thrown on his new wife, the beautiful Countess Narona, who has collected his life insurance and fled to America. Montbarry's former fiance, Agnes, still harboring feelings for him, and Henry Westwick, Montbarry's younger brother, decide to investigate this tragedy and head for the palace, now a hotel. Not long after their arrival they experience strange and unsettling occurrences, and the circumstances of Montbarry's death begin to unravel.

"I LOVE THE WEST, HORSES ETC SO BOBBI SMITH IS MY WRITER OF CHOICE. TEXAS SPLENDOR HAD ALL THE ELEMENTS AS ALWAYS. A SUPER READ. I COULD NOT READ IT FAST ENOUGH.”—Beverly Riedel, Amazon “I absolutely loved the descriptions of desire between Trista and Lance!”—Elicori Verified Purchase, Amazon From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bobbi Smith comes the spellbinding story of a half-white Comanche warrior whose quest for vengeance becomes the ultimate lesson in fiery desire and true love... HE CLAIMED HER BODY. . . An Easterner born and bred, Trista Sinclair falls in ...

Mary Connon froze out her husband, Sam, long ago. She likes the attention of other men—like the fellow members of Sam's rugby club. Naturally, when she's found dead in her sitting room with a hole in her head, Sam is a suspect. If only he hadn't suffered a dizzying scrum injury that's left everything a blur. He isn't sure that he didn't kill her. But Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, Peter Pascoe, are looking outside the unhappy home. Because it seems everyone within spitting distance of the suburban femme fatale wanted Mary dead.

The Barrister Murder is a gripping murder mystery set in the tranquil yet deceptive English countryside during the 1920s. This tale of suspense will captivate fans of classic whodunits and psychological thrillers. Simon Bickel, a renowned barrister known for his relentless courtroom tactics, seeks respite at his brother William's idyllic estate in Carmenshire. The peaceful countryside promises a much-needed break from the high-stakes Munson case that has consumed Simon's life. However, tranquility quickly turns to terror when Simon and his guests, Vera Lewis and Howard Torrance, stumble ...

Tall, broad and strikingly handsome, Adam Trend tempts every woman, even when he is not in his secret pirate disguise. But when he wages a campaign of seduction against a beauty whose passion matches his own, he’s not prepared. Throwing a young girl out of her home is hardly decent behavior—even for a pirate. So when Adam Trent wins Lianne Ducharme’s frontier home on the bayou in a card game, he makes Belle Arbor his secret pirate base, the perfect spot for his scheme of revenge. Adam agrees not to throw the girl out of her home until she comes of age—a decision he soon ...

The rambling house called Thornyhold is like something out of a fairy tale. Left to Gilly Ramsey by the cousin whose occasional visits brightened her childhood, the cottage, set deep in a wild wood, has come just in time to save her from a bleak future. With its reputation for magic and its resident black cat, Thornyhold offers Gilly more than just a new home. It offers her a chance to start over.

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. When she relocates to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Karen McLaren turns her back on an unfaithful husband and a long teaching career. She arrives at the Club Britannia complex for the over-60s carrying many plans for her future… …finding herself making inquiries about the tragic death of a magician isn’t one of them. Though local police have declared the event an accident, Karen is unconvinced. Helped by an eclectic group of the resort’s residents, Karen discovers a real talent for ...

The Mischievous Adventures of Fearless Phil of Old Bedford Road tells the story of the fall and rise of young Philip Stobonovich, a bright and adventurous boy who cannot help but get himself mixed up in all kinds of shenanigans on a near daily basis. One fateful assembly and a foot in his big mouth sees Phil demoted to the lowest stream in the school, the Didiots! And in the weeks that follow, him and his band of chums get themselves mixed up in all kinds of plots and schemes as they try to win the school competition and uncover strange goings on that are happening at Old Bedford Road ...

Murderous Curse is a gripping murder mystery set in the eerie seaside village of Checkham-on-Sea, England, during the early 1920s. This enthralling tale plunges readers into a world of dark secrets, ancient curses, and relentless suspense. When Tony Clifton's promising rugby career is abruptly overshadowed by his father's sudden death, he is forced to abandon his studies and care for his sister, Ena. The siblings relocate to a desolate bungalow town, seeking a fresh start. But their hopes for a new beginning are shattered when Lord Lantham, the reclusive owner of Lantham Castle, is found ...