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Lipstick On His Collar: HarperImpulse Mobile Shorts (The Kiss Collection)
Lipstick On His Collar: HarperImpulse Mobile Shorts (The Kiss Collection)
Brigid Coady
¥9.71
HarperImpulse Contemporary Romance Mobile Shorts 'Poignant, funny, realistic yet romantic, these stories make you relive the good times and sigh over the sad ones. I loved them.' – Katie Fforde The third book in The Kiss Collection, an exciting new series of short stories from Brigid Coady & HarperImpulse. *Please note this is a short story, approx. 1000 words in length designed for reading on your mobile phone or tablet.*
A Christmas Angel: True Stories of Gifts from Angels at Special Times
A Christmas Angel: True Stories of Gifts from Angels at Special Times
Jacky Newcomb
¥9.71
True-life stories of angels showing their care and love for us at a special time of year. Afterlife expert, Jacky Newcomb, tells the heartwarming stories of angels visiting and giving hope and love at this special time of year. At a time when the loss of our loved ones is felt the most, here are the stories that will inspire and prompt the true meaning of Christmas.
Cats in Heaven: And Other Animals.
Cats in Heaven: And Other Animals.
Jacky Newcomb
¥9.71
Amazing and inspirational stories from Jacky Newcomb show us that our beloved pets can communicate with us from the other side. Our pets are our family, our best friends and letting go of them is hugely difficult. In this collection of stories and real-life experiences, angel and afterlife expert Jacky Newcomb explains that we will be reunited with them again. Here are wonderful, uplifting stories of times when beloved pets communicated with their loved ones from the other side. In dreams and visitations, best friends come back from the other side to protect, support and help us.
In A New York Minute
In A New York Minute
Claudia Carroll
¥9.71
In A New York Minute
The Scent of Death: Free Sampler
The Scent of Death: Free Sampler
Andrew Taylor
¥9.71
Discover the Best Historical Crime Novel of 2013 (Crime Writers’ Association Ellis Peters Award) with this FREE 100 page extract from the No.1 bestselling author of THE AMERICAN BOY. ‘Andrew Taylor’s historical crime fiction is always an event,’ Guardian. August, 1778. British-controlled Manhattan is a melting pot of soldiers, traitors and refugees, surrounded by rebel forces as the American War of Independence rages on. Into this simmering tension sails Edward Savill, a London clerk tasked with assessing the claims of loyalists who have lost out during the war. Savill lodges with the ageing Judge Wintour, his ailing wife, and their enigmatic daughter-in-law Arabella. However, as Savill soon learns, what the Wintours have lost in wealth, they have gained in secrets. The murder of a gentleman in the slums pulls Savill into the city’s underbelly. But when life is so cheap, why does one death matter? Because making a nation is a lucrative business, and some people cannot afford to miss out, whatever the price…
Across the Cold Ground: Beyond the Stars
Across the Cold Ground: Beyond the Stars
Oisin McGann
¥9.71
A moving short story from the collection, BEYOND THE STARS, written and illustrated by a great Irish talent in children’s fiction today When his brother goes missing in action, Charley knows he has a duty to enlist for the army himself. Soon dispatched to the Somme, he and his comrades are far from home and living in fear of a faceless enemy. Cold and wet, letters from their loved ones in Ireland and well-meaning banter with each other are the only things that keep the soldiers going. But just at the moment the troops are given the command to go ‘over the top’ and cross no-man’s-land to face the enemy, Charley realises the precious letter from home that he’s been saving to read could have been about his brother and that maybe he should have read it after all. Terrified, Charley knows that whatever decision he makes at that moment could change his life for ever… A moving and affecting tale, brought to life by evocative illustrations. Look out for the other eleven stories - also available as e-shorts!
Misbehaving in Miami (Summer Flings, Book 2)
Misbehaving in Miami (Summer Flings, Book 2)
Aimee Duffy
¥9.71
"I found myself feeling jealous of the girls in these fabulous locations" Book Addict Shaun "Misbehaving in Miami was a light, easy, humorous and hot short read and I really can't wait for the troubles the girls are for sure going to put themselves into at their next stop. Roll on, Point us to Paris!" On My Bookshelf "this Summer Flings series is getting even better" Reviewed the Book Part 2 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. The girls are off to a beach house to catch some rays - and if they play their cards right - super hot guys! With drinking games in the name of Gucci, a surprise visit from a very pissed off Zack and hunks galore, Miami is turning into their best stop yet. Not to mention Ciara finally comes up with a way to have her cake and eat it too! The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
Point Us to Paris (Summer Flings, Book 3)
Point Us to Paris (Summer Flings, Book 3)
Aimee Duffy
¥9.71
"If it was possible to give Point Us to Paris more than a five star rating, I would, because it's definitely my favourite of the three so far." Reviewed the Book "So far I'm really enjoying this series" Lost to Books "Okay so I don't like Paris but I did really like this book. I think that's more to do with Aimée's writing and the characters that she has created more than the city itself though... This installment to me felt shorter than the others, or maybe it's the fact that I'm now so addicted to the series that I'm reading them too fast." Book Addict Shaun Part 3 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. Ciara would rather be anywhere else in the world than Paris. All the gooey eyed couples and handholding are making her miserable. But Elle doesn't have time for moping - not when she's got the three of them on the guest list of an exclusive club. So Ciara tries her best to enjoy the free champagne, the loft party looking over the Seine and a little harmless sexting - until they realize they've stumbled into a nightmare none of them were prepared for. The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
Geeks Go Greek (Summer Flings, Book 4)
Geeks Go Greek (Summer Flings, Book 4)
Aimee Duffy
¥9.71
"This has got to be my favourite short in the series so far! I absolutely loved this one. The heat level really kicks up a gear in Geeks Go Greek" Lost to Books "I'm loving following the girls around the world and having my own little holidays whilst being sat at home." Book Addict Shaun "One of my favourites from this fabulous series! ... the girls' wardrobe choices are really funny! I want to be a Geek!" Goodreads review "Geeks Go Greek is another great instalment in this series and definitely hits the fun and flirty part of the synopsis even more than the previous novellas did." Reviewed the Book Part 4 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. Who needs fun when you can chill out in a stunning villa in Santorini all week and be pampered in every way possible? Ciara does. After an unfortunate wardrobe faux par, challenging her friends to jet ski racing, and hooking up with an unexpected visitor, Ciara's all about sex on the beach... the yacht... in the sea - wherever and whenever really! And she's not alone. It's the perfect fling in theory, but what happens when their Greek adventure comes to an end? The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
Flirting in Florence (Summer Flings, Book 6)
Flirting in Florence (Summer Flings, Book 6)
Aimee Duffy
¥9.71
"Aimee has brought me some of my favourite books this summer and I definitely won't be glad to see the back of these characters. Flirting in Florence is my easiest five star rating of the series. " ~ Reviewed the Book "There was more emotion in this instalment and I dislike the author for leaving it on such a cliffhanger! It's just mean and makes me want to start the next one even though it's 1am. :-) All I can hope is I get the ending I'm looking for in the final book, which I'm both sad and excited to start." ~ Lost to Books "Hooray, the sixth installment of the summer flings series is here, and an opportunity to check in with Ciara, Gem and Elle and see what they are up to as they arrive in Italy. Infact I was so eager I downloaded it at midnight, snuggled under my duvet, and had finished by 1am." ~ Jill Loves to Read Part 6 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories. Instead of hitting the designer shops with her friends, Ciara's all about proving Florence can be enjoyed on a budget - and she isn't talking about the sexy Italians Elle and Gem pick up for the duration! One-on-one with Zack is getting too intense so she plans a grape-squishing trip to a vineyard hoping to leave her problems back in the city. Of course her doomed affair is the least of her worries when her friendship with his cousin is on the line. The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!
Fool’s Assassin (Free Sampler) (Fitz and the Fool, Book 1)
Fool’s Assassin (Free Sampler) (Fitz and the Fool, Book 1)
Robin Hobb
¥9.71
‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian Sunday Times bestselling author Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters in a brand new series. Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown. But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbulent and violent past. For Tom Badgerlock is actually FitzChivalry Farseer, bastard scion of the Farseer line, convicted user of Beast-magic, and assassin. A man who has risked much for his king and lost more… On a shelf in his den sits a triptych carved in memory stone of a man, a wolf and a fool. Once, these three were inseparable friends: Fitz, Nighteyes and the Fool. But one is long dead, and one long-missing. Then one Winterfest night a messenger arrives to seek out Fitz, but mysteriously disappears, leaving nothing but a blood-trail. What was the message? Who was the sender? And what has happened to the messenger? Suddenly Fitz's violent old life erupts into the peace of his new world, and nothing and no one is safe.
Luxury Hour:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Luxury Hour:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Sarah Hall
¥9.71
A short story by Sarah Hall from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Luxury Hour’, a new mother encounters an old lover after her daily swim and inexplicably lies to him. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
A Migrating Bird:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
A Migrating Bird:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Elif Shafak
¥9.71
A short story by Elif Shafak from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘A Migrating Bird’, a young Turkish woman is drawn to a Dutch student on foreign exchange at her university. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Behind the Mountain:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Behind the Mountain:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Evie Wyld
¥9.71
A short story by Evie Wyld from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Behind The Mountain’, an English wife struggles with the loneliness of a new life in Canada and finds herself drawn to the town’s outsider. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader, I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Party Girl:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Party Girl:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him
Nadifa Mohamed
¥9.71
A short story by Nadifa Mohamed from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Party Girl’, ahead of settling down, a woman looks back on her rebellious youth. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Robinson Crusoe at the Waterpark
Robinson Crusoe at the Waterpark
Elizabeth McCracken
¥9.71
A short story by Elizabeth McCracken from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘Robinson Crusoe at the Waterpark’, a family trip to a Texan waterpark prompts a life-changing decision. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
The School of English
The School of English
Hilary Mantel
¥9.71
When a plane crashes on a remote island, a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. From the prophetic Simon and virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy and brutish Jack, each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality - and brutal savagery - of their situation sets in. The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. Often compared to Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost.
The Self-Seeding Sycamore:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
The Self-Seeding Sycamore:A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married H
Lionel Shriver
¥9.71
A short story by Lionel Shriver from the collection Reader, I Married Him:Stories inspired by Jane Eyre. In ‘The Self-Seeding Sycamore’, a widow wages war upon her neighbour’s garden, and makes a surprising discovery. Edited by Tracy Chevalier, the full collection, Reader I Married Him, brings together some of the finest and most creative voices in fiction today, to celebrate and salute the strength and lasting relevance of Charlotte Bront?’s game-changing novel and its beloved narrator.
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cricketers
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Cricketers
Reynolds, Tony
¥9.71
This title, the second of 'The Lost Stories of Sherlock Holmes' is a short story set in the worlds of Victorian cricketing and bare-knuckle fighting.
My Dad’s a Policeman
My Dad’s a Policeman
Cathy Glass
¥9.71
The second novel, and first quick read title, from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Cathy Glass. My Dad's a Policeman is a dramatic and engaging story of a young boy with an alcoholic mother. Lonely, bullied and desperate for a life of happiness and security he tells everyone he meets his dad's a policeman. Fast-paced and compelling, this short story from Cathy Glass follows the experiences of a Ryan, a small and lonely 12-year-old boy who struggles to fit in. In an attempt to make friends, and discourage the school bullies from picking on him, Ryan tells his peers that his dad is a policeman. When the police actually turn up on Ryan's doorstep, to take him away from his alcoholic mother and put him in care, his life crumbles. It's not long before Ryan has run away, taking a long bus ride back across the city, desperate to get back to the inner-city life he knows. Keeping a low profile, and sneaking in to his best friend's house late a night for shelter, he soon discovers that he's not the only one who appears to be stretching the truth about the happiness of his home life.
McKenna Homecoming (Fast Fiction)
McKenna Homecoming (Fast Fiction)
Shirley Jump
¥9.71
Fast Fiction Romantic - short stories with a Happy Ever After In ten years, a lot has changed for Alec McKenna. Since high school, he's transformed from the devil-may-care football star to a hardworking corporate executive. And now Alec the man has to answer for the mistakes of Alec the teenage rebel. So when he gets the invitation to his ten-year high-school reunion, he goes for one reason—Leah Andrews. The one person he can't leave in the past. The one he hurt the most. In ten years, little has changed for Leah Andrews. She feels like she's been treading the same water for a decade. And just as her life is about to change, Alec McKenna reappears. Leah doesn't want to go backward, but she can't deny the strength of her feelings for Alec, even after ten years. And if Alec can change, maybe he can help her find her way forward. And the way home…to him