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Adults who have been undiagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face a daily struggle but remain unaware there is a way to make life better. This audiobook explains the process of autism diagnosis through a former patient's personal account after being diagnosed with autism. Containing humorous anecdotes and stories, this audiobook provides an alternative perspective of looking at autism spectrum disorder.

The Lost Lady of Limone tells of a modern-day amateur detective who solves a difficult case in Italy. Set in the beautiful Lake Garda town of Limone, our unlikely heroine is a 19-year-old girl. She does not get everything right at first but achieves her goal in the end.

The Lost Lady of Limone tells of a modern-day amateur detective who solves a difficult case in Italy. Set in the beautiful town of Limone, our heroine is a 19-year-old girl, Kim. She is employed as a holiday representative, a job she loves but at which she is woefully inexperienced. Presented with an unexpected mystery, she sets herself to solve the challenge with gusto.

I thought I’d found my forever. I believed he’d come back to me, and we’d have our happily ever after. He didn’t. Instead, he left me with a lifeline and a reason to keep going. I’ll never forget us and what we had, even if it was only for a short time.

As the Dragon Heir, seventeen-year-old Kaia inherited the power of flame to protect her homeland from a godlike necromancer’s undead army. But after centuries of peace, the necromancer has faded to myth, and the Dragon Heir is feared by the people. Persecuted and cast out, Kaia struggles to embrace and control her seemingly useless gift while confined to her family’s farm. But when the necromancer’s undead terrorize the land once again, Kaia runs away to join the battle.

Newly married Charlotte Lucas, now Mrs. Collins, has invited Lizzie to stay with her for a short while. At the same time, Lady Catherine de Bourgh is facing a mysterious problem that requires the utmost discretion. And who better to employ than Mr. Holmes?

I knew him only two weeks. It was the best two weeks of my life. He was the one. He showed me what love was. He taught me the pain of heartbreak. He left something behind for me to keep forever.

Life was tough when Huw was little: Money was tight; Huw asked constantly about his father; and Georgie was desperately lonely. But now things are looking up. Georgie's got a new boyfriend - a handsome doctor - and her work as a stylist is taking off. Huw is doing well in school and doesn't mention his father. Georgie has never been happier.

Elizabeth’s mother has made it clear that she does not approve of her daughter’s escapades with Mr. Holmes. With her parents coming to stay in London, Elizabeth’s work might become more difficult. And then there is Mr. Holmes himself, who is realizing that the danger he and his enemies pose to Miss Elizabeth might be more than he’s willing to let her handle. With Mr. Holmes and Elizabeth on opposite sides of the argument, distraction comes in the form of the lovely young Miss Georgiana. A prize necklace of hers, given to her by her beloved elder brother, has gone missing.

Kim faces two cases in this gripping instalment. An escaped felon and a strange request from an olive-skinned beauty. She must wrestle simultaneously with both conundrums, and track down the convict while resolving the mystery of what exactly is inside the booty in the boathouse - and who put it there and why? There are the usual splashes of humour as Kim gets to grips with her tasks.

Twenty-year-old amateur sleuth Kim returns from a well-earned Christmas holiday, definitely one year older but not all that much wiser. Her business affairs appear to be going well, but she misses the challenge and thrill of a good case to solve. Just as she is getting truly bored with administrating her businesses, a fascinating case arises, and she is called into action by her fiancé in the Carabinieri. A terrible death has occurred, and the police have most of the facts at their disposal, but a crucial period in the relevant timeline is unaccounted for.

An unidentified cadaver is found in the rear a taxi, the poor taxi driver is shocked and distraught. The hapless State Police attempt to name the man, but having exhausted every conceivable avenue of investigation, and with no remaining leads to follow, turn to the Carabinieri. Twenty-year-old amateur sleuth Kim is once again called into action by the bewildered Carabinieri. She must help identify the suicide victim, who prior to his demise had undertaken considerable efforts to eliminate any possible method of establishing his origin or his identity.

Nineteen-year-old amateur sleuth Kim is bogged down trying to resolve issues for other people while also trying to make a little money for herself. But she receives a strange, unexpected message that appears to be a plea for help, but from whom and from where is not at all clear.

Nineteen-year-old Kim is finishing her first season of work around the beautiful lake. A dead body is found on the ferry, and the police are totally baffled and can make no further progress on the intractably difficult case. With immense reluctance, they call in the very unlikely assistance of a consulting detective, who single-handedly cracks open the puzzle and goes on to solve the case.

When a horribly murdered body is found in a cable car in a beautiful mountain setting, the State Police and Carabinieri swing into action to identify the victim and proceed to ensnare the culprit. Unfortunately for them, they cannot even establish the identity of the victim, let alone catch the killer. With grave reluctance, they turn to their last resort, the formidable Kim, consulting detective. But even she struggles. Can this really be the case that flummoxes even her and remains unsolved?

Twenty-year-old amateur sleuth Kim is summoned by her fiancé in the Carabinieri to once again come to their aid in solving an excruciatingly difficult case. An innocent woman has been brutally murdered, and the only credible suspect, her husband, has a solid alibi...In her usual chaotic and sociable style, Kim sets out on her noble quest for justice. Once she is on the trail, it is inevitable that the culprit will be cornered and caught.

The skeleton of a young woman is discovered in the shallows of Salò Bay. The unfortunate police follow their standard procedures, but after considerable effort, they are no further forward. With the greatest reluctance and with significant reservations, they turn to their last resort - an amateur consulting detective named Kim.

An evocative collection of raw emotion and gritty realism. This powerful collection of beautiful and sometimes dark poetry feels as though it has been written just for you. The author grabs at your heart with words that will leave a scar on your soul leaving you wanting more. Addictive, real words for real people.

Kim and Svetlana have a great day at the regatta, but later unbeknownst to Kim, Svetlana gets into some serious trouble. Only Kim can come to her rescue and using her best detection skills and considerable feminine intuition is able to prove Svetlana’s innocence. She must call upon all of her deductive faculties and persevere when all seems hopeless. There are a few laughs along the way and more than a touch of romance.

Kim meets a difficult stranger and must discover who this person is. Once she has settled that unusual conundrum she witnesses a minor accident. This results in a chain of reactions which cause her to suspect very sinister foul play. She overcomes every obstacle in her path to discover the horrific truth. Ultimately, she comes face to face with the extremely unexpected consequences of her success.