A tale of desire and middle age, of deceit and longing, Apple Tree Yard shows that people, no matter how middle class or conservative, can act in surprising and often brutal ways.
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Fractured by Dawn Barker
A heart-breaking account of how those who love us most can be blind to our needs.
Winning the Player by Leesa Bow
A glimpse into elite sports through an entertaining contemporary romance
Close to the Broken Hearted by Michael Hiebert
With its a unique mix of suspense and Southern warmth, Close to the Broken Hearted is quality storytelling reminiscent of Harper Lee.
Where Danger and Passion Collide – Interview with Rachel Amphlett
This week I’m in a far off country of violent history and exotic beauty, in a city over which looms the spires of an exquisite mosque. I’m in the old part of Istanbul, in a tiny electronics store owned by Mazhar Kadir and his young son. The din of traffic and nearby demolition is softened by the discordant instrumentals floating from the battery powered radio on the dusty counter. On a saucer in front of me are two cubes of glistening sugar and a glass of black Turkish tea. Secure in the knowledge that Mazhar will warn of imminent danger, I’m here to meet talented suspense writer Rachel Amphlett to discuss her latest release Before Nightfall. Join us, if you dare!
Cats, Scarves and Liars by Kathryn White
A tale of death and acceptance, Cats, Scarves and Liars is a thoughtful and original portrayal of a young woman grappling with loss and betrayal forced to confront a very unsavoury – and surprising – truth.
Being Jade by Kate Belle
Being Jade is an incredibly moving tale that will make you ponder at what point individual needs give way to the needs of loved ones.
Beams Falling by P M Newton
PM Newton’s second novel is a rich portrayal of the thin blue ethical line and the toll it takes on those who seek to do good.
Wisdom and Rubies by J F Slattery
An entertaining though wordy novel opulent with likeable and believable characters and details that firmly transport the reader to another time.
The Lola Quartet by Emily St John Mandel
The Lola Quartet is literary fiction at its best. Mandel’s deft touch draws you into a contemporary world that is both very real and somewhat elusive and which stays with you long after it is read.