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Tales from thee Hospital Bed Thirty+ stories from the site of the crash to the operating theatre and recovery room; from the hospital bed on the trauma ward with all its doctors, nurses, visitors and fellow patients; from the bedside watchers and new beginnings beyond the discharge lounge. If they get you out this wreck, how much of you can be saved? You need the calm and peace overnight, but you weren’t counting on her. After an incident that bad, some things are best not admitted. We consultants have some out-the-way cases; but this one… Your foul-mouthed senior surgeon has it in for ...

Welcome to Pettett & Mayfield, a once-grand central London department store now fallen on harder times, despite the eccentric owner's schemes to attract customers. But from the basement kitchenware department through to the top floor management offices, love and faith can still find a home. You never forget your first love... especially if they broke your heart! With her eye for design and her cut-glass accent, no-one would guess Beth Forrest’s poorer background. It’s all throw pillows, china patterns, and upper class brides in the Wedding Registry at Pettett & Mayfield. So it's not ...

With her hotly anticipated third instalment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Fielding introduces us to a whole new enticing phase of Bridget's life set in contemporary London, including the challenges of maintaining sex appeal as the years roll by and the nightmare of drunken texting, the skinny jean, the disastrous email CC, total lack of twitter followers, and TVs that need 90 buttons and three remotes to simply turn on. An uproariously funny novel of modern life, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a triumphant return of our favourite Everywoman.

In the heart of Gary, Indiana, three adventurous siblings named Leah, Nasir, and Kingston roamed the bustling streets every summer day. Leah, a curious and resourceful girl with a passion for books, led the way. Nasir, her older brother, was a tech-savvy boy with a love for puzzles, while Kingston, the youngest of the trio, was a fearless and imaginative boy who dreamed of becoming a superhero, yet wise enough to know that being a hero doesn’t require powers but selflessness and bravery. After their parents banned electronics for a week. One sunny afternoon, as they explored a seldom-...

Head over Heels for the Prince… Schoolteacher Lauren Carlyle doesn’t lose her head over men. This was why being swept off her feet by a handsome stranger at a party didn’t make sense. Not expecting to see him again after that night, she was shocked to learn they’d be living under the same roof. What was even crazier, the man she thought didn’t have a dime to his name was none other than Alexander Gabrielle, Prince of Carpegnia. She’d fallen for Alex without knowing he had royal blood. He was what she wanted but could she convince him she loved him for the man he was and not ...

Jack had two dying wishes: that his wife scatter his ashes somewhere "exotic", and that she not give up on life once he was gone. He intended to spur her on to new adventures, but despite clinging to her red suitcase, Geraldine Verne hasn’t left the house for three months. It takes an accident for Geri to accept help from her friends, but when Meals on Wheels arrive she is mortified. Yet heartbroken volunteer Lottie brings with her more than cottage pie and custard. Like Geri, she too is struggling to cut loose.

Love means giving the greater part of yourself to another person. For Charlie, losing that love meant a part of him was lost forever. This new edition of Autumn Daffodils is the ultimate feel-good novel with a sensational ending. It will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Charles (Charlie) Bartlett is a highly successful house builder and developer. Despite his successful career, his marriage is bereft of happiness. There was one brief period in his life when Charlie touched heaven. The love he found in another woman’s arms offered him everything he had ever dreamed of. Time stood ...

As one of the world's leading experts on disaster, Lucy Easthope has been at the centre of the most seismic events of the last few decades - advising on everything from the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami to the 7/7 bombings, the Salisbury poisonings, the Grenfell fire and the COVID-19 pandemic. She has travelled across the world in this unusual role, seeing the very worst that people have to face and finding that even the most extreme of situations, we find the very best of humanity. In her moving memoir, she reveals what happens in the aftermath.

Rekindle cherished memories, share heartfelt laughter, and experience the simple joy of storytelling—one delightful tale at a time. Do you long for stories that transport you back to the "good old days"? Are you searching for heartwarming tales that celebrate life’s precious moments, spark lively conversations, and bring a smile to your face? Perhaps you prefer books that are easy to read, with relatable characters and nostalgic settings that feel like home. If so, this book is exactly what you’ve been looking for!Inside this uplifting second Volume in the *Golden Memories series ...

Peadar is born into a struggling Waterford family, where they keep an outdoor toilet and wash in a galvanised tub beside the fire. Because of this, Peadar develops an obsession with the privacy afforded by a personal bathroom. Then, when the family moves up in the world and gains an upgraded home, he tries to commandeer the indoor facilities for himself. And, when he becomes a homeowner, marries and has children, he adds on a space of his own. There, in the peace and quiet, he can read, draw and bathe, free of regular family disturbances. Crystal Clear is a lighthearted story from Robert E....

Bridget Jones meets James Bond! What happens when you stumble in the arms of a gorgeous man with DANGER! written all over? Especially, when you're stuck in your worst magical eclipse? FREE on Kindle Unlimited! I’m Sophie Rowling. I used to be a world-renowned violinist, until my world was turned upside down. Following a freak accident in Paris, I can’t remember how to play the violin anymore. To make matters worse, I’m supposed to perform for my childhood teacher’s retirement party, which is just weeks away. Usually I would turn to my BFFs, Jackie the ghost and Allegra the violin ...

Career minded, Natalie Spencer, had never been in love. She could never understand what all the fuss was about. But when she met Jackson Humphries during Fresher’s Week at university, that all changed. Utterly infatuated, Natalie quickly discovers the meaning of love and, before she knows it, she's heading up the aisle – for the first time, that is. This feel-good romantic fiction is all about four wedding dresses, a runaway groom and a girl who got so carried away, she couldn’t see true love staring her right in the face. This is the perfect uplifting romance for the wedding season, ...

Clary's books have over forty-five hundred four and five-star ratings. Two ugly baby dragons and a pair of likable irreverent humans fill this adventure that builds to the last page while drawing the reader into situations not quite like any other book about dragons. Maybe the people who interact with dragons are not always those who are brave and honorable. Fighting on the losing side of a war is bad enough. getting stuck babysitting a pair of infant dragons in a foreign land is worse. There must be a way to turn the situation in their favor...

On the one-year anniversary of her divorce, Alex Martinez is getting closure—and margaritas with her two best friends. But just before the celebratory meetup, Alex is clobbered by life once again. Damping the cheer is the diagnosis of a brain tumor she can’t pronounce, a procedure she’d rather postpone, and the prospect of what to say to an already heartbroken mother. Not that Alex plans to tell her anything anytime soon.

He’s the grump who broke my heart. Now he’s back… a billionaire sent to destroy my family legacy. If I ever imagined laying eyes on Jack Wolfington again, I could never see him as the devastatingly handsome, grumpy billionaire businessman sent to bully me out of my one prized possession, the landmark diner I inherited from my aunt Rina. He’s a completely different person from the boy with the artist’s soul who broke my heart fifteen years ago. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. But being around him again feels as natural as my breath. And there’s no denying all the ...

God's gifts of love and forgiveness last all year round! All Cara Talbot wants for Christmas is for it to be over. The workaholic accountant has good reason to hate Christmas, along with charmers like actor Nick Gallagher, playing celebrity Santa at the failing London department store she has the thankless job of managing. She’s determined to save her staff’s jobs, Hollywood golden boy Nick just wants to live up to his Mr Unattached reputation and enjoy life. They couldn't be more opposite. But if accepting Nick’s dare – dates showing her the magic of a London Christmas – can ...

New Kringle, New Deal is a hilariously fresh Christmas comedy guaranteed to add cheer to your holiday season! Meet David Kringle, Santa’s younger brother, who realizes his destiny is to start his own fairy tale, Zanta Claus. This bold new fairy tale picks up where Santa’s ends. It is an extension of the family business, but different in every way! David, a dashing and charming figure with a knack for witty banter and a soft spot for romance, has spent over a thousand years searching for “the one.” Meanwhile, he’s carved out a niche as a bestselling author, crafting tell-all books ...

A true romance memoir. "This is like drinking tea and honey on a cold day." When tragedy struck, I thought for sure that my own life was at an end. I was wrong. This is the true story of how two stray rescue cats and a woman named Kitty, whom I finally met after a wild ride of internet dating, brought love, romance, and laughter back into my life. Love was then. Love is now. Love is forever. WINNER of the 2018 Stephen Memorial Award FINALIST for the 2014 RONE AWARD If you love reading feel-good memoirs, then don't miss THE THREE KITTIES THAT SAVED MY LIFE, where "Mike Meyer pens a tender ...

Have you ever wanted to try something like magic, or manifesting but just couldn't take all of the mantras and bizarre rules seriously? We have good news for you: you don't! This guide is a 100 percent genuine, and effective tour through the law of attraction for those of us who would rather have a god laugh with the cosmic flow of things-the way that it's supposed to be! As the great Oscar Wilde quipped: Life is far too important to be taken seriously. And so is the ability to manifest your dreams! We had a great time putting this book together, and we hope that you enjoy it too!

Can a scarred man running from his past and a beautiful star running from her future survive a murderous attack and find healing in God's loving arms? Country music sensation, Miriam Lizarraga, thinks her world's crushed when she loses her voice. But that's before her first love decides to marry someone else and the man who nearly killed her sets out to get her again. In desperation, she accepts help from a stranger, Philip Barlow. But with a target on her back and pain in her heart, can she love again? When Philip Barlow goes on a vacation, he doesn't expect to meet his celebrity crush. ...