In the final chapter of the Named series, the prehistoric tribe of cats shares the power of fire with another clan—igniting the ultimate clash."Screeching in pain and terror, the rogues backed off, but they didn't flee like the Un-Named raiders did. Something seemed to force them back into the fray, making them ignore their fright and their agony to attack again. The flame-bearers' attack faltered as eyes met eyes and the enemy's ability to withstand the Red Tongue ...

The three venerable senior residents of the most prestigious dwelling in the village of Sunken Madley, home in the present day to covert witch Amanda Cadabra and her feline familiar, are old hands at dealing with the unusual. But what were they like in their youth, and how did they first encounter the world of magic? Scroll back to post-war London of the 1950s …GwendolenPhilip Rayke, an MI6 employee in an obscure department no one is eager to acknowledge, is seconded to unra...

Beauty salon… and the BeastQuinn: Working at the family wedding resort wasn’t exactly on my Bingo card. But it’s the only way for my siblings and me to get our grandfather’s inheritance, so here I am, staffing the Hott Spot Spa and Salon front desk. It’s an absurd gig for a man who makes Oscar the Grouch look like a people-person.Still, I’m a hard worker. I’ve made a fortune off my scientific discoveries, and if I can engineer groundbreakin...

The second title in this gorgeously imaginative middle grade fantasy adventure series combining the best of Peter Pan, Lemony Snicket, Northern Lights and Alice in Wonderland.Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella's father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one...

In Charming, Texas, the ultimate contest is underway.Who'll be the next Mr. Charming? Odds favor Cole Kinsella, owner of the Salty Dog Bar & Grill. The bachelor is certainly handsome and charismatic, especially to his newest employee, and former high school sweetheart, Valerie Villanueva. Except…Val's in the running, as well. Because why can't a woman be the most charming? As the rivalry revs up, so do the stakes. Each desperately needs that prize money, but do they need ea...

Delightful! Fun and funny! – International Review of Books'Kept me guessing until the end.'‘A well written story full of mystery, hope , joy and all the things that make her characters “real”.’Four strangers, one missing dog and a body. But Sunken Madley is just a quaint, peaceful English village. What does the 1000-year-old ruined priory have to do with it? The answer, as it so often does,...

Beth Bradley has a problem. Everyone is expecting her successful music executive boyfriend, Charlie, to be her date for her best friend's wedding. There's one hitch: Charlie doesn't exist. Unless she can think of something fast, she's headed for the most humiliating weekend of her life.Alex Tanner has a problem. The former Navy SEAL's search for a double agent lands him at the Kensington Hotel, and he needs a cover to finish the job. When the sexy maid of honor blackmails him into ...

Amanda Cadabra’s life LOOKS perfectly normal...But looks can be very deceiving.In the picture-perfect English village of Sunken-Madley, a young covert witch is laying low. Amanda Cadabra has her reasons.Orphaned when her family’s van mysteriously plunged over a Cornish cliff many years before, Amanda is keeping herself to herself, quietly working for her grandfather’s furniture restoration company, hoping the world will lea...

Jacquard Weaving and Designing is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the intricate art and science of Jacquard weaving, a revolutionary method that transformed textile production in the 19th century. Authored by T.F. Bell, this book serves as both a historical account and a practical manual, making it an invaluable resource for students, designers, and professionals in the textile industry. The book begins by tracing the origins and development of the Jacquard loom, h...

The Telescope by Louis Bell is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise on the science and art of telescopic observation, written in the early 20th century. This detailed volume explores the history, design, and practical use of telescopes, making it an invaluable resource for both amateur and professional astronomers. Bell meticulously covers the evolution of telescopic instruments, from the earliest refractors to the more advanced reflectors, and delves into the principles of optics th...

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea…I never imagined myself as a pawn in a dangerous game between two crime lords. But that was before I discovered I’m secretly one of their daughters, and suddenly I’m not just a girl, but an asset in need of protecting.At least two of my new guard dogs are Ben and Baz, a pair of twins I grew up with—and wow, have they grown. Not only do they handle security for Drake Stavros—the sexy, haunted billionair...

Two terrible pirates ... two brilliant detectives! The first book in a hilarious illustrated pirate mystery series for readers 6-9, crammed with puzzles and clues for the reader to solve. Young fans of funny books like Invesitgators and Grimwood and puzzle books like Cluedle and Murdle Junior will love this series!Buck and his loyal rabbit, Ears, are officially the WORSE PIRATES on the Seventy Seas! When they bump into the terrif...