This is the first part in a brand new four-part serial from Bella Osborne. When Regan's lottery numbers unexpectedly come up on a rollover, she can't believe her luck. Having spent the past few years coasting along in the slow lane of life, this is the break she's been waiting for – and she wastes no time in making some big life decisions. But Regan's plans for a life of sipping cocktails on her own private island come crashing down when she discovers that the winning ticket was a bad prank – and she's now jobless, boyfriendless, and homeless to boot. When the going gets tough, can Regan stay afloat?

Sophia Gregory is fading away... Recently split from her married lover and about to turn sixty, Sophia doesn't recognise the old woman staring back at her in the mirror. Where has her life gone so wrong? How has it come to this? A quiet holiday in beautiful Rhodes is the perfect chance for her to find herself again. Until she meets the Old Ducks! Bold and brash, Juliette, Kim and Anita are three friends who are determined not to grow old gracefully – and they are Sophia's worse nightmare! But when Sophia is made an honorary member of The Old Ducks' Club, she begins to discover a new side to life. Dancing and drinking till dawn Sophia starts to shake off her grey, drab old life and finds the fun side to living again!And when she meets her gorgeous Greek neighbour, Theo, she thinks that maybe, if she's just a little braver, she can learn to spread her wings again....It's never too late to teach an Old Duck new tricks!A...

Packed with a punch, this short story poses the question: "How far will we go to protect the lives and reputations of those we love?" Set amid the dust-bowl era of rural Kansas, one young man must find out. Follow him as he intrepidly leads us through the struggles of rural poverty, family tragedy, and the inherent need to remain morally intact--regardless of the outcome.Manta Books brings in not-that-efficient PI/part-time bondsman Ben Miles to track down a missing piece of art from a legendary newspaper cartoonist, a seemingly-simple job involving newspaper cartoons and digging through boxes of paper. But nothing is what it seems when it comes to a Ben Miles case, and more than likely, he’s gonna end up getting his ass kicked over a comic book, especially when the mob gets involved.

Can two strangers......become one family?Designer Sally Harrington falls—literally!—into the arms of a handsome stranger. And, after one spontaneous night, Sally's life changes forever... She's pregnant! But there's another shock to come. Her mystery man turns out to be Prince Edward of Tianlipin! As their two worlds collide and family duty threatens the magic this pair share...there may be one more Christmas surprise coming their way...From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.Christmas at the Harrington Park HotelBook 1: Christmas Reunion in Paris by Liz FieldingBook 2: Their Royal Baby Gift by Kandy ShepherdBook 3: Stolen Kiss with Her Billionaire Boss by Susan Meier

Looking for Bianca is contemporary narrative fiction telling the story of Tara, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her sister. Tara travels to an Italian garden her sister also visited, looking to connect with her sister's memory and hoping it will help her begin to heal.In this short story, follow Tara on a journey to Italy that she hopes will also be a step in her journey to healing. After the death of her sister, Tara's friendships, family relationships, work performance, physical health and mental health suffer as she struggles to escape her grief. Will visiting a magical garden her sister told her about help her take that first step to recovery?

All may seem lost...until you really do lose everything.Jessica Ellison thought she'd lost everything in the Joplin tornado, until the only man she's ever loved dies in a freak accident. Things then come into focus. But is it too late? Can fate twist things around and set it right, or has it just spiraled out of control?All may seem lost...until you really do lose everything.Jessica Ellison thought she'd lost everything in the Joplin tornado, until her boyfriend, Nick, dies in a freak accident. It all started as a retreat to Eureka Springs to escape the rubble of what was left of their lives, a chance to have a normal weekend before returning to sift through the debris one last time. Things come into focus for Jessica when the only man she's ever loved is killed. Can fate twist things around and set it right, or has it just spiraled out of control?

Join the residents of Railway Lane for one last magical adventure...Globetrotting Libby Jacobs has lost her job but is looking forward to spending more time in her home village of Cranfield.She dreams of turning her chocolate making hobby into something more permanent. There's only one problem - Ethan Connolly.Despite being soul mates growing up, Libby hasn't been close to Ethan since their disastrous date at the school prom. But now he's back and he has just what Libby needs... a large kitchen! But can they even bear to be in the same room together?Ethan never stays in Cranfield too long as it reminds him of his parents' terrible marriage. But when disaster strikes, he's forced to stay and help realise his grandad's dream of a Christmas train. Can the whole village help Ethan create a seasonal spectacular in time?Can Libby confront her secrets and realise her dreams?And can Ethan ever stop running from his past and trust his...

Can two strangers' dreams lead to their destiny? American Star Mendoza is living in her dream location, Edinburgh, a place she discovered in British novels while growing up. Employed at a trendy city centre coffee shop, quirky, pink-haired Star spends her days fantasising about a handsome businessman she serves daily. He's totally out of her league but a girl can dream, right? Fin Hunter is exhausted from striving for his father's elusive love and approval, and of following a life path of his family's making. When things go drastically wrong Fin decides it's time to stand on his own two feet and follow his own dream. Star is bereft when her handsome stranger stops coming to her coffee shop, but a chance encounter in the most unlikely of places leaves her wondering if her fantasy could now become a reality? Can opposites attract over their love of a city and music or is their story simply doomed to fail?Previously Published as 'Star...

Sometimes life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them...Born into the Scottish Clan MacBain and the 17th century ancestral home, Drumblair Castle, Liv MacBain has always dreamt of leaving the ancient homestead and becoming her own person in the world of fashion. From a young age, she worshipped the trailblazing designs of the haute couture glitterati, hoping one day to join them. With older brother Kerr, the rightful heir, Liv has been free to spread her wings. Fast forward. Liv, is now 28 years old, working at a high-end fashion house and living her dream life in New York. She's never been happier. Until everything changes with one devastating phone call from her brother, Kerr, that brings her rushing back to Scotland. Old friends and adversaries resurface and Liv faces a difficult decision that could mean her dream future can no longer be a reality. Or can you have your castle and your career?