Bull is in charge of keeping overzealous fans from getting backstage and away from the performers at Gemstone Burlesque. No one gets past him unless he wants them to.Ruby is one of the performers that Bull provides security for, but lately his interest in her seems to be a little more than professional.When Ruby isn’t rehearsing or performing, her nose is always buried in a romance book though she doesn’t have a “romance” of her own. However everyday she finds herself noticin...

Don't miss the BRAND NEW totally girpping psychological thriller from bestseller Ruby Speechley. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Alice Feeney and Lisa Jewell!One hen, one stag, one uninvited guest… who won’t make it to the wedding? Megan Lewis is ready for her big day, but when an unexpected guest crashes her hen weekend, her perfectly curated world unravels.Jamie’s cousin quickly charms the group, but when Beth gets close to bridesmaid Lau...

Dawn French, number one bestelling author of A Tiny Bit Marvellous and one of Britain's best loved comic writers, returns with Oh Dear Silvia, a darkly comic pageturner that will have you hanging on her every word.Who is in Coma Suite Number 5?A matchless lover? A supreme egotist? A selfless martyr? A bad mother? A cherished sister? A selfish wife?All of these. For this is Silvia Shute who has always done e...

Don't miss the BRAND NEW totally girpping psychological thriller from bestseller Ruby Speechley. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Alice Feeney and Lisa Jewell!One hen, one stag, one uninvited guest… who won’t make it to the wedding? Megan Lewis is ready for her big day, but when an unexpected guest crashes her hen weekend, her perfectly curated world unravels.Jamie’s cousin quickly charms the group, but when Beth gets close to bridesmaid Lau...

When 6-year-old Ruby Bridges and her mother went to William Frantz Elementary School on November 14, 1960, they arrived to find an angry crowd of white people shouting racist insults. For her safety, Ruby had to be escorted to school every day by U.S. Marshals. But despite the hateful attitudes of others, Ruby didn't miss a single day of school that year. Discover the incredible bravery of one young Black girl who faced terrible persecution to get an education in the same school as her fel...

Timmy met Ruby on his first day of nursery school, and they've been best friends ever since. But now, Timmy feels something different—something special. On Valentine's Day, he plans an unforgettable surprise to show Ruby how much she means to him. Join Timmy's sweet journey of friendship, feelings, and courage in this heartwarming tale! Perfect for: Valentine's Day read-alouds Early school friendship stories Emo...

Intimate reflections on loving and living from an American treasure."My One Good Nerve draws me back into my sweetest past . . . a work of memory and art."--Maya Angelou.My One Good Nerve is an exuberant collection of writings in the down-home tradition by that incomparable icon of the human spirit, Ruby Dee. Married for 50 years to fellow actor Ossie Davis, Dee has led an astonishingly full life. But she has never forgotten where she comes from as an African American woman...

All they want is a place to call home . . .1860s LondonOrphaned at a young age, Rosa has always looked out for her younger sister, Grace, protecting her from the dangers and bullies of the workhouse.So when Grace is suddenly faced with a world without Rosa, she finds herself alone and forced to make difficult decisions about her future. Can she really walk away from everything she has built to protect the children Rosa has left behind?Return...