Island People

1913. War drums throb across the world. Greed and malice stalk the island. Despite people’s sneers, one woman stands up for the downtrodden. From childhood, Pansy has been an outsider. Her oddness makes her the butt of ridicule. Even her own family struggle to accept her. So, wouldn’t it be prudent to keep her nose out of the affairs of the family next door? Especially in 1913, when the islanders are more tense than ever. The world is lurching towards war. Some businessmen will do anything—even kill—to get rich by exploiting a special indigenous plant. Political debate rages over ...

Being forced to walk the plank would break most, but not fifteen-year-old Ricky Cordova. Marked as a slow learner, he was left in the ocean at five years old. Ten years later, he was just the person Joey and Mattie needed to rescue their friend from the pirates'. Action and adventure throughout, when they discover, sometimes, victory can be met with revenge. Rave reviews for this series, follow the life of Joey after he and his family escape to Berryhill Mountain, to hide from an abusive stepdad.

Dive into the mist-shrouded realms of Iceland and the Faroe Islands, where the Huldufólk—the elusive "hidden people"—dwell in the rocks, hills, and shadows of a landscape as wild as it is enchanting. In this captivating collection, Einar Thorsson unveils a tapestry of folklore that has thrived for centuries, blending haunting tales of ethereal beings with the rugged beauty of the Nordic north. These are not mere fairy tales, but stories etched into the soul of a people who still pause before a stubborn stone or whisper thanks to the wind. From a fisherman saved by a spectral figure ...

"Brilliant! Gripping, intriguing, romantic - it has it all!." Amazon Reviewer A new life. A shocking discovery. A missing woman. When Jenny the rescue dog finds more than she bargained for in the Souvian countryside it triggers Matt’s illness, and the night horrors return. He knows the only way to deal with it is to tackle matters head-on and to seek justice for those involved. Elena will do everything in her power to help the man she loves, even if it means putting herself and others at risk from men whose only motivation is money. Matt and Elena are unaware of the depths to which the ...

It’s been sixteen years since he stole my job and shattered my heart. Marty’s the brooding architect who was once the love of my life until he destroyed my lifelong dream. The betrayal I felt was overwhelming and I swore I would never forgive him. Meanwhile, my dad thinks he's the puppet master of my love life, and he’s determined to play matchmaker. He's organized a “retirement celebration", a tropical love revival for Marty and me. Dad's version of Cupid in a Hawaiian shirt. With my father retiring, this grumpy single dad and I are again competing for the same job. Marty’s ...

I wanted a new start, but what I got was a grumpy ex-boyfriend as my next-door neighbor. Inheriting this Bed and Breakfast was never in my life's grand plan, but destiny has a sense of humor. My nursing school dream is on pause as I dive head-first into renovation mode. Enter Caleb, my hot hunky neighbor, and my old flame. Sparks are flying, and I don't mean just from his power tools. Forced to work together, I see a different, charming side of Caleb and my heart is undergoing a renovation too. My heart melts watching Caleb with his daughter, Mia, and Mr. Grumpy turns into a sweet daddy ...

Love for a Deaf Rebel introduces listeners to a vivacious Canadian woman who was born into a silent world and with the foundation for schizophrenia. With pathos and nostalgia, the author recounts his roller-coaster ride with Pearl, a vivacious deaf maverick, who, unknown to him, had paranoid schizophrenia. We follow their encounters through actual notes written before Derrick learns sign language; we go on their motorcycle ride to Mexico and Guatemala; we watch as the happy couple moves to Bowen Island, a British Columbia community with just three paved roads.

Who doesn't like delightful adventures? Or misadventures, for that matter? Read a bit of history poetically. Sail along with these wonderful tales from the seas.

Linda Barker, a 16-year-old Chinese-American girl, her 18-year-old Irish-American cousin Joey O'Connell, and their 17-year-old Afro-American friend Tyler Forbes, live on Spinnaker island off the coast of Maine with their parents and/or guardians Adam and Luan Barker. Adam is the world's most famous cryptozoologist and roams the globe investigating reports of unusual animals, many of which are kept in the island's fantastic private zoo. His wife Luan is the zookeeper and administrator and frequently goes on expeditions of her own. On the Greek Island of Nereus, a young woman named Theresa is...

From USA Today Bestselling Author May McGoldrick, writing as Jan Coffey... A Girl…A Guy… Killian knows all about vampires and aliens. They’re not real. But when a handsome swimmer climbs into her storm-tossed boat an hour from her summer destination, the worlds of fantasy and reality suddenly collide… An Island of Mystery… Cuttylea Island has no mall, no social scene, and no action. But it does have a mysterious stone tower, ageless islanders, and a secret as astonishing as a mermaid’s tale… An Ancient Curse… Before the summer is through, Killian will find the truth of her ...

The last time Vee left the shores of Unity Island, she thought she'd left forever. But this summer, she's returning with her charming husband, Mike. Vee's unexpected arrival, this time as one of the wealthy 'summer people', sets the small island community alight with gossip. What's more, her childhood best friend, Sterling, is furious that she's come back—Vee abandoned him when he needed her most. And then Vee meets Rachel, Sterling's wife, and a spark is ignited within her that she can't extinguish.

After an attempt to sail around the world, author David Rich and his wife embarked on a seventeen-year journey that took them through 170 countries with a few bumps along the way. Held hostage for a garage bill in Serbia, blocked by burning tires in Ecuador, and surrounded by voracious saltwater crocs in Oz, the couple’s experiences were anything but ordinary. You can’t make this stuff up! Lest you think this is a cautionary story, RV the World explains how you can safely live a life of adventure. Discover how much a trip like this will cost you, how to operate in foreign countries, ...