This is a 12,000 word novelette that takes place between Cruel Justice and Impeding Justice and is based on actual events.It may not be homicide, but to DI Lorne Simpkins it's still murder.When a reporter friend of DI Lorne Simpkins gives her a tip about a story involving ex-racing greyhounds, Lorne is sceptical.But after delving into it, she's horrified to discover the grisly fate of racing dogs that are no longer useful to their owners - and she's determined to brin...

This exciting anthology contains stories from twenty-five women from different parts of the world. Their ages differ, as do their backgrounds and locations, but one thing they all have in common is a spirit of independence and a determination to not only succeed, but prevail. Whether their struggles are to maintain balance between motherhood and career, escape from an abusive relationship, or to step out in faith and pursue a dream, all of these women have forged their own path.As ...

A Christmas short story of 10,000 involving all the old members of the team.DI Lorne Simpkins and her partner DS Pete Childs encounter a dangerous gang of Santas who plan on creating havoc on the streets of London on Christmas Eve.Pete is persuaded to go undercover to foil the gang's audacious plan.

DI Lorne Simpkins and DS Pete Childs are called to investigate the death of Jenny Bartlett, who’s decomposing body is found in a wooded area. When Lorne informs Jenny’s parents of her death they are understandably shocked but also confused by the news as they were under the impression their daughter was out of the country, working as a volunteer in Africa.Delving deep into Jenny’s personal life leads Lorne to Jenny’s former boyfriend, Simon Killon, after Lorne discovers they had a ...

One strike too many…A woman’s trust betrayed beyond recognition.Monsters come in different guises.Jenny has hidden the shameful truth from her family for over thirty years – now that truth is out – but do her family believe her?A letter out of the blue from distant shores entices Jenny to follow her dreams, against her family’s wishes.It’s time for Jenny to put herself first for a change.However, will her attempt to save another trapped soul ...

She had everything to live for…Money, love, and a thriving business.Envy and lust are powerful sins… ones that can devastate someone’s life.A family torn apart and desperate for answers.An intrepid detective inspector is tasked with investigating the perplexing case.Can DI Carr unravel the clues or will she need to seek help from another organisation when a suspect goes on the run?This book is full of mystery and shocking revelations througho...

After years in prison for killing two children he was released to face an unforgiving public. He wants to clear his name but must find the long hidden secrets. Detective Walker is searching for another lost little child while trying to stop a serial rapist."Another great story. The children will make you want to hold them and keep them safe." DLF Review

Mandy's brother, Ned is in trouble. He has been accused of murdering the woman who had been clearly trying to seduce him.Their guardian, the Duke of Margate is summoned to help.Mandy had always assumed he was an old man. But, the duke was far from old. He was, in fact, virile, dashing and oh so good looking.The duke enjoyed being a confirmed bachelor…and then he met Mandy.But, first things first—they had to prove Ned innocent.

Burned by tragedy and betrayal, Aaron and Skye aren’t looking for love… but a dance at a mutual friend’s wedding could be the start of something wonderful.Devastated after walking in on her husband with his mistress and with the ink still wet on her divorce, the last thing Skye Hathaway needs is to get tangled up with a handsome widower. And yet…with those sad eyes and a patient attentiveness, Aaron Hammond could be exactly what her bruised heart needs.

Seven-year old Henry Burrows is anxious to know whether Santa Claus is real. In the face of his father's lay-off and his mother's fears that Christmas might not come this year, it grows harder to believe. It would take a miracle for his family to celebrate Christmas now. The kind of miracle that only the real Santa could provide. If the old man in the Sears & Roebuck store can somehow grant Henry's wish …

Rural mail carrier, Tammy, bumps heads in a nightmare during a rare spring snow storm. Twenty years before, she was kidnapped and shot by a drug addict she met along her route. Now she picks up another stranger along her route and the memories come flooding back. Is she about to be kidnapped and shot again? No, she tells herself, because the odds against it are so great.

When his beloved wife Nina suddenly dies - after 23 years of life together - Alberto Landi understands he has to leave Milan Italy, where he has always lived and worked. He leaves his friends, colleagues, a good job and the polluted big city he has never loved which has now become even more intolerable to him. He is fifty, he is totally alone and he is confused, but he definitely knows that he has to escape very far away, across the ocean to the only place he and Nina had always loved toge...