On the surface Antonio Peppos, better know as Peppe, seems pleasant and willing to oblige – the perfect manservant – but all is not as it seems. The cabin steward to a group of A list passengers on board the five star cruise ship Pacific Belle, Peppe is headed to Singapore with a secret agenda…There is something about Peppe, but who can put their finger on it? When it comes to masterminding plots, he’s not alone! It seems the only innocents on board are the unsuspecting passengers ...

As on all cruise ships, the most important person on board the Pacific Belle, apart from the Captain is the Master Chef. It is the quality and yes indeed the quantity of food that makes or breaks a cruise.The reader is introduced to Master Chef Armand Barrique - twice Michelin starred - dreamt recipes, who is not only a Master Chef but also a man of sensitivity and devoted to his trainee expert truffle-hunter pig. Chef is also central to the plot and his planning and delivery of th...

Presenting the Travel Diaries of Karl Pilkington:Adventurer. Philosopher. Idiot.Karl Pilkington isn't keen on travelling. Given the choice, he'll go on holiday to Devon or Wales or, at a push, eat English food on a package holiday in Majorca. Which isn't exactly Michael Palin, is it? So what happened when he was convinced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to go on an epic adventure to see the Seven Wonders of the World?Travel broadens the mind, right? You'd think so...

The shockingly audacious conclusion to the international bestselling phenomenon that began with Maestra.If you can't beat them - kill themFirst there was Maestra. Then there was Domina. Now - there is Ultima.Glamorous international art-dealer Elizabeth Teerlinc knows a thing or two about fakes. After all, she is one herself.Her real identi...

In this riveting sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller, Maestra, femme fatale Judith Rashleigh once again leads readers into the mesmerizing and dangerous underworld of Europe’s glamorous elite.Since opening her own art gallery in Venice, Judith Rashleigh—now Elisabeth Teerlinc—can finally stop running. She’s got the paycheck, lifestyle, and wardrobe she always dreamed of, not to mention the interest of a Russian billionaire. But when a ...

A sensual, romantic short story about an unusual Alpha male and his naughty quirks. [3,500 words]Nikki thinks she’s found the perfect man in the form of her handsome, sophisticated work colleague David. He’s intelligent, funny, and devastatingly desirable Alpha male in a traditional and slightly old-fashioned English way.But even though she knows that he fancies her, it takes forever for him to make a move. And when he does, he issues a tantalising warning…...

The true story of what happened to Osama Bin Laden

Surgeon, boss…prince?With his chocolate eyes sparkling above his surgical mask, hot-shot surgeon Gaz makes Nurse Marni's first surgery unforgettable! And when he whisks her off for a magical date on the red desert sand dunes of Ablezia his sizzling kiss leaves her wanting so much more….Gaz didn’t think he’d fall so fast for this beautiful, innocent nurse. But how will Marni react when he tells her the truth? He’s not just the friendly surgeon everyone loves, but al...

The former SAS man turned probation officer little realised what was in store for him when he visited a dying prisoner – a former friend and confidant of the late King Farouk of Egypt – a visit that would change his destiny and send him on an action-packed Mediterranean sailing quest to recover priceless treasure once owned by the deposed King. Dogged by political intrigue, the mafia, and conspiratorial allies, this life-changing venture not only had the potential to make him very rich, bu...

From secretary…to the sheikh's wife!Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari knows a reconciliation with his estranged father means accepting his father's choice of bride…unless he gets there first! Luckily he has the perfect princess in mind-his new assistant Ruby Dance.After her last cheating boyfriend, Ruby is avoiding all commitments, but this promotion could help her family, so she agrees to a temporary marriage. She should be craving her next assistant role, not the...

Buenos Aires was the main port we visited. This was a major port for us, and we could stay there a fairly long time - several days if not weeks. It was a beautiful city even though we mostly visited the red light district there. This was a stretch on "25 de Mayo". It was full of bars, and these were equally full of bar girls. No wonder we sailors were attracted to it.

Chelsea Campbell is about to get the worst news of her life. It's how she handles it that makes all the difference.This is an adult contemporary short story of 3300 words/13 pages. It contains strong languageKarly Kirkpatrick is a teacher by day and a writer by night. Her list of titles include her YA novels, Into the Shadows, Darkness Rising, After Dawn, The Green, and Bloody Little Secrets, and a selection of short stories, including this one. You can find out more about ...