Terri Nixon

An absolutely gripping and heart-warming historical fiction novel about love, friendship, and courage, perfect for fans of A Woman of War, The Dressmaker’s Gift and Katie Flynn.

Evie’s Choice

Cornwall, 1911. Freya Penhaligon is eagerly awaiting the return of her beau, the historian Tristan MacKenzie, but the surprise arrival of her mother on the same coach brings uneasiness and suspicion to more than the Penhaligon family. When Tristan proposes to Freya it feels like the beginning of a new life, but not all his family are pleased with the news, and Freya finds herself viewed with hostility and mistrust. When Freya finally discovers the truth behind Isabel's return, it shakes her to the core. Life in Caernoweth is on the cusp of change, but can she embrace what lies in store?

Penhaligon's Gift

The perfect treat for fans of Downton Abbey, Poldark and Dilly Court - discover the third novel in a heart-warming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . . Welcome to Fox Bay Hotel, where family fortunes rise and fall . . . Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of family and secrets will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Evie Grace.

A Cornish Homecoming

'A brilliant read' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse The perfect treat for fans of Poldark, Dilly Court and Downton Abbey - discover the second in a heartwarming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . . Welcome to Fox Bay Hotel, where family fortunes rise and fall . . . 1929, Cornwall. Fiona Fox, youngest child of the celebrated Fox family, is a devoted volunteer at the local lifeboat station, giving all her free time and her energy to the selfless crew. But when she seizes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do more, she sets in motion a chain of events that sparks danger and intrigue at Fox Bay Hotel. The stranger she brings into her family home provides an unsettling presence over Christmas, and when visiting 'Hollywood Royalty' is drawn into the web, Fiona has to decide how much her promises are worth after all. But the glamorous visitors have their own secrets, and their own reasons for hiding out at Fox Bay. As those reasons become apparent, Fiona must choose between betraying a close friend, and keeping her word... And lives are at stake whichever way she turns. Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of secrets and strangers will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Evie Grace. Praise for A Cornish Inheritance 'Love, loss and old rivalries are skilfully woven against an atmospheric coastal backdrop holding a promise of new beginnings. A five star page turner from the start' Kay Brellend, author of A Workhouse Christmas 'Terri Nixon has created a captivating backdrop for the Fox Bay Hotel, and the Fox family who run it. I guarantee their story will stay with you long after you have finished reading this beautifully written book' Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin 'A moving story of tragedy, deception and one woman's determination to protect her family. I couldn't put it down!' Charlotte Betts, author of The Light Within Us

A Cornish Promise

1910. Anna Garvey arrives in Caernoweth, Cornwall with her daughter and a secret. Having come from Ireland to take up an inheritance of the local pub, she and her eighteen year-old daughter Mairead are initially viewed with suspicion by the close-knit community. Anna soon becomes acquainted with Freya Penhaligon, a vulnerable girl struggling to keep her family business afloat in the wake of her grandmother's death, and starts to gain the trust of the locals. As their friendship deepens, and Freya is brought out of her shell by the clever and lively Mairead, even Freya's protective father Matthew begins to thaw. But when a part of Anna's past she'd long tried to escape turns up in the town, she is forced to confront the life she left behind - for her sake and her daughter's too . . .

Penhaligon's Attic

The perfect treat for fans of Downton Abbey, Poldark and Dilly Court - discover the third novel in a heart-warming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . . 1930, Liverpool. Reformed con-artist Leah Marshall has long yearned for the thrills of her former life. Now she has the chance to relive it all as an exciting new 'game' beckons, but she soon discovers the rules have changed. One slip-up and she could lose everything . . . including her life. Back home in Cornwall, the Foxes are making their own difficult decisions. An old agreement has turned sour, putting the hotel at risk once more, and the children have grown and are embarking on their own, sometimes perilous, paths. Matriarch Helen Fox knows she must take charge of her own future now, or be left alone while her family and home splinter around her. Should she hold on a little longer, or let go and move on? But when a new and deadly danger steps through the revolving doors of Fox Bay Hotel, Helen finds it might not be her choice to make after all . . . Praise for the Fox Bay Saga: 'A brilliant read' RoNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse 'Love, loss and old rivalries are skilfully woven against an atmospheric coastal backdrop holding a promise of new beginnings. A five star page turner from the start' Kay Brellend, author of A Workhouse Christmas 'Terri Nixon has created a captivating backdrop for the Fox Bay Hotel, and the Fox family who run it. I guarantee their story will stay with you long after you have finished reading this beautifully written book' Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin 'A moving story of tragedy, deception and one woman's determination to protect her family. I couldn't put it down!' Charlotte Betts, author of The Light Within Us

It's 1912. And a chance meeting between scullery maid Lizzy Parker and heiress Evie Creswell leads to more than an enduring friendship and a new job for Lizzy ... It draws her into a world of privilege and intrigue and delivers her into the loving arms of a killer. Meeting the handsome but mysterious Jack Carlisle, Lizzie begins to fall for him despite rumours he had been involved in the death of Evie's father. And as she becomes further embroiled in the dangerous life that Carlisle lives, she must decide if he can be trusted with the life of a close friend, and, ultimately, if he is worth the risk to her own ...

Maid of Oaklands Manor

The stirring second installment in Terri Nixon's Penhaligon Saga series 1910. Anna Garvey and her daughter are still running the Tin Streamer's Arms in Caernoweth, Cornwall, and it finally seems like she has left her tumultuous history behind in Ireland. Meanwhile Freya Penhaligon has blossomed and is now the object of increasing affection of Hugh, the elder son of the wealthy Batten family. After the dramatic events of the previous months, it feels like everything is finally getting back to normal. But when Anna inadvertently reveals something she shouldn't, she finds herself at the centre of a blackmail plot and it seems like the past she longed to escape is coming back to haunt her. To make matters worse, the tiny fishing hamlet is battered by a terrible storm and shifting relationships find themselves under more scrutiny than ever before. With the Penhaligon family at breaking point it will take enormous strength and courage to bring them back together - but is it already too late?

a stirring, heartwarming Cornish saga

Penhaligon's Pride

The thrilling third installment in Terri Nixon's Penhaligon Saga series - perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. Cornwall, 1911. Freya Penhaligon is eagerly awaiting the return of her beau, the historian Tristan MacKenzie, but the surprise arrival of her mother on the same coach brings uneasiness and suspicion to more than the Penhaligon family. When Tristan proposes marriage to Freya it feels like the beginning of a new life for her, and an excuse to shake off their troubled past; but not all his family are pleased with the news, and Freya finds herself viewed with hostility and mistrust. Meanwhile the Batten family is launching an ambitious new building project, but, faced with financial difficulties, and family secrets coming to light, they discover that station and privilege are no barriers to intrigue and disaster. When Freya finally discovers the truth behind Isabel's return, it shakes her to the core and makes her look at life with new eyes. Life in Caernoweth is on the cusp of change, but can she embrace what lies in store?

The perfect treat for fans of Poldark, Downton Abbey and Dilly Court - discover the first in a heartwarming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . . Welcome to Fox Bay Hotel, where family fortunes rise and fall. 1920, Bristol. Helen Fox is happily married to the love of her life: charming, former playboy Harry. With their three children, glamorous lifestyle and extravagant parties, they have the perfect life. But after a tragic motorcycle accident, nothing will ever be the same... Helen is forced to leave their home and move to the Fox family's hotel on the Cornish coast - where she discovers her perfect life has been based on a lie. Now Helen must find a way to build a new life for herself and her children with the help of a vivacious new friend, Leah Marshall. But when the future of the hotel is threatened, Helen discovers that she hasn't left her past behind after all, and unless she takes drastic action, she's going to lose everything all over again... Set against the dramatic Cornish coastline, this tale of tragedy and triumph will delight fans of Rosie Goodwin and Evie Grace. Praise for A Cornish Inheritance 'Love, loss and old rivalries are skilfully woven against an atmospheric coastal backdrop holding a promise of new beginnings. A five star page turner from the start' Kay Brellend, author of A Workhouse Christmas 'Terri Nixon has created a captivating backdrop for the Fox Bay Hotel, and the Fox family who run it. I guarantee their story will stay with you long after you have finished reading this beautifully written book' Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin 'A moving story of tragedy, deception and one woman's determination to protect her family. I couldn't put it down!' Charlotte Betts, author of The Light Within Us 'Sensitively written, an intriguing story expressed with intense feeling. A worthy five stars!' RNA award-winning, bestselling novelist Tania Crosse

a captivating, heartwarming Cornish saga

A Cornish Inheritance

England, 1912 is a place of rigid rules. A chance meeting between scullery maid Lizzy Parker and heiress Evie Creswell is about to break them all . . . Their meeting leads to more than an enduring friendship and a new job for Lizzy - it draws her into a world of privilege and intrigue and delivers her into the loving arms of a killer. Meeting the handsome but mysterious Jack Carlisle, Lizzy begins to fall for him despite rumours he had been involved in the death of Evie's father. As she becomes further embroiled in the dangerous life that Carlisle lives, she must decide if he can be trusted with the life of a close friend, and, ultimately, if he is worth the risk to her own . . . Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Dilly Court and Annie Murray. The story continues in Evie's Choice, out now! 'This is the kind of novel that makes you look forward to bedtime so you can read some more - an epic true romance story' - Historical Novel Society *Shortlisted for RNA Best Historical Novel 2013*

R. Weeks

J. L. Clayton

Aimee Shaye

Eleven bestselling authors put their unique spins on your beloved childhood Fairytales. Fourteen stories, fourteen escapes from reality. Ugly Scars Some people will do anything for beauty. Chiselling away at her own face, one woman became so obsessed with being beautiful that she made a deal with a demon. Milly Swan is about to find out what happens when you come face to face with the Ugly Duckling. Path of Thorns All Ellie and Jack have ever known is the harsh life in a Truro workhouse; all they've dreamed of is a good meal and a comfortable bed. When they're sent out as part of a working party, a wrong turn brings them within grasp of those very things. But they soon learn that the wild beauty of the Cornish moorlands masks a dark and greedy heart. Beauty and the Beast Within When Beauty lost her mother, and her father lost the family wealth, she resigned herself to live a quiet life in the country. But after disobeying the commands of the cursed ruler, Beauty's father is forced to make a terrible agreement. When Beauty arrives at the castle, the beast's heart beats with excitement. Could she learn to love him and break the curse, or will the curse consume Beauty? Pin Step into the twisted mind of "Pin". She's had it with being a wooden girl. Pin's only wish is to turn into a real girl, and she'll do anything to make that happen. J.L. Clayton takes the beloved fairy tale "Pinocchio" and carves out a unique tale of horror. The Ink-washed Cat "A young Shinto chokkai visits the ruins of a sacred temple only to discover the true cost of ancient magic." The Ink Washed Cat - A twisted fairy tale by R. B. Wood based on the Japanese fairy tale "The Boy who Drew Cats" Let Down Thy Hair Let down thy hair is a retelling of the classic fairytale, Rapunzel, by Genevieve Moultrie. Rapunzel lets down her hair. But never expected who climbs up! Awakened by a Kiss Awakened by a Kiss is a retelling of the classic fairytale, Sleeping Beauty, by Genevieve Moultrie. A sleep so deep she could never awaken. Or could she? Hooded Red Deep in the Enchanted Forest lives Ruby with her horrible brothers and doting father. When a wolf offers her a deal to rid her of her brothers, she can't help but agree. However, Ruby will quickly realise that you should never make deals with your own demons. Skinderella Eleanor was a beauty, loved by all until her father passed away and her stepmother's true nature clawed its ugly way to the surface. But when the King of the land throws a ball for all of the young ladies in this kingdom to find a bride for his son, how far will the stepmother go to make her ugly daughters beautiful? Some people will go to extreme measures to look beautiful. Prince Recreant "The Princess and the Pea" as retold by Steven Evans in "Prince Recreant" Three Women. Three Tests. One Crown. A Game of Roses "A Game of Roses: Bocephus' Revenge" A brother's love tainted by shame and smeared with blood. Rumplestiltskin will never be the same. Kiss Catherine is trapped helping her father pay off his farm debt. It would take a miracle to change her life path. Then one day she spots a talking frog in the royal garden. For some reason, the prince has been turned into a frog, but is it also true that by kissing the frog you will become his wife? Muerte de los Corazones They are summoned every night all over the world. The darkness that binds the two mythical beings becomes more dangerous as their rotten relationship escalates go unexpected heights. As La Llorona and El Cucuy snatch the souls of children in the heart of Mexico, they must beat the wits of their son in order to stay alive. Phantom Whispers Greediness can be one's downfall as Bastien is about to find out. In this cleverly woven tale, based on the classic fairy tale "White Snake." We are all lured by poisonous things.

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