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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Vicki Halper
Secrets hide within the branches of every family tree. Some truths fear disclosure, while others beg to be discovered.Abby Eaton thought she had life under control until she lost her job, her husband went AWOL, and her children proved a huge disappointment. After the arrival of a mysterious package she is compelled to rise above her misery and unravel the puzzling last months of a relative's life. Abby's quest turns perilous when a menacing stranger stalks her around the Australian countryside of Shadow Creek.60 years earlier. A chance meeting in a Stanthorpe apple orchard gives Marion Douglas the incentive to break free of her father's manipulation, and forces Ben (Banjo) Patterson to drop his guard and fall in love. Overcoming obstacles, their relationship looks promising until tragedy strikes. Grieving, Banjo discovers startling evidence that leads him to question what he believes about Marion.Can revelations from the past help Abby restore control of the present? Can new discoveries enable Banjo to survive the future?Shaking Trees is an evocative, suspenseful mystery--with a touch of humour--about love, loss and deception, and the fear that keeps the truth hidden from even those we love.
Three friends. Two voices. One terrible secret.Told in dual narrative, Flames to a Moth is a gripping coming-of-age thriller that exposes how the same power that draws people together can, over time, tear them apart ... or worse.Bryden James is dead. When his body washes up in the reedy shallows of a lake west of Brisbane, none are more horrified than Ashley McCabe and Campbell Druery. Was his death retribution for a manic vendetta against powermongers, payback for decades of torment, or in reprisal for what happened with their involvement one dreadful night in 1992?Forced to recall a friendship formed in childhood and set ablaze as adults by longing, manipulation, and betrayal, Ash and Cam realise if they are to survive the future they will need to meet face-to-face. Estranged for so long, will coming together to confront the truth stifle the pain of the past or fan it into a consuming fire?'Compelling and heart-wrenching. The central mystery had me feverishly turning the pages.'BEN HOBSON, author of Snake Island
Rich in character and mystery, Saving Dragonflies is a compelling glimpse into lives impacted by trauma and the compulsion to shield others from the painful truth.
Dare to believe the worst. When Abby Eaton agrees to help her sister open a country mansion as a luxury guesthouse, she expects hard work-not horror. But Grassington Estate holds more than faded grandeur. Whispers of its haunted history draw Abby into the tragic legacy of the Greenwood family. As eerie events escalate into deadly danger, she must untangle truth from illusion. In a house where nothing is as it seems, whom should she fear most: the living or the dead? The Past For generations, the Greenwood women have endured grief and treachery. Olivia, desperate to break the cycle, takes fate into her own hands, while her daughter, Elodie, turns to her uncanny psychic gift for protection. Yet what can finally drive evil from Grassington? Will deliverance come from a future stranger-one compelled to face the darkness head-on? Stirring Ghosts delivers another intriguing Abby Eaton mystery. Weaving an immersive dual timeline into a tale of loss, betrayal, and vengeance, it will keep you spellbound until the very last page.
Melbourne 1925Bec Cross is a progressive 1920s woman who believes women are capable of far more than men give them credit for. Like her mother and grandmother, she is determined never to be bridled by marriage.Bachelor Daniel Sinclair is well acquainted with Bec's feminist views. Brother of her best friend, they are regular sparring partners. He's an advocate for a married woman confining herself to the role of wife and mother.When Bec unwittingly emerges as Daniel's answer to securing a promotion and a stepping stone to a much-prized political career, he is determined to change her mind - kiss by kiss.Their attraction is undeniable. But Bec's head has always ruled her heart, and Daniel's kisses - however beguiling - will never persuade her to settle for anything less than equality in life and love.How infuriating to find her heart waging its own battle in support of Daniel's desires. But she'll be damned before she surrenders to a man peddling nineteenth-century notions.'A terrific second instalment to her first romance novel, Vicki Milliken's Kiss by Kiss is an empowering tale about romance and passion that'll leave you daydreaming well after you finish.' Courtney Guthrie
From the moment you learn you are pregnant, time comes to a screeching halt. Everything is measured in relation to one day, one single momentous occasion: Your due date.
America's classic cookbook for parents of young children The 30th anniversary edition of this classic cookbook for parents of tots and toddlers contains some of the most popular recipes for baby food, finger food, snacks and desserts ever published. Fully updated, this new edition includes information on the newest Food Pyramid Guide, sample servings for young children, organic baby food options, when to introduce new solids and which to try first, vegetarian baby food options, handling and storing baby food, safe uses of microwaves, the latest equipment for making baby food at home, foods likely to cause allergies and how long to delay introduction of these foods. More than just a cookbook, Feed Me I'm Yours provides time-saving, trouble-saving, and money-saving tips. It also contains entertaining "edible craft" activities for celebrating birthdays, the seasons and major holidays.
Look in a mirror. Who do you see? Your very own self, that's who Now look in a shiny doorknob or in a puddle. Can you see yourself in them?How about in the pages of this book?You might not see yourself, but you will feel yourself getting smarter as you begin to understand how and why you can see yourself. Renowned science author Vicki Cobb illuminates the scientific principles of light and reflection in a way that even the youngest kids can understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play, and see the light in a whole new way.Discover science, and the world will never look the same.Fun hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton makethis book a perfect excuse to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it
Ever lose your hat in a strong wind? Ever feel the wind pushing you from side to side? Know why you can feel the wind, but never see it? You will Renowned science author Vicki Cobb makes scientific principles easy for even the youngest kids to understand. Follow this book with a young child who loves to play. Bring along balloons. Find a windy place. Together you'll face the wind and see that learning is a breeze. Discover science, and the world will never look the same. Great hands-on activities and irresistible illustrations by Julia Gorton make Science Play a perfect way to learn about science . . . just for the fun of it
Devils Attic: Sulfur Mountain Series
Vicki Adrian
On Demand Publishing, LLC-Create Space
2015
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Kia Lui a Forensic Technician comes in contact with a old human bone. Examining it she falls ill and soon into a coma. When she wakes she has burning desire to find the guy who visited her in her coma. A desire so strong it brings a part of heritage as an American Indian to life. Apart she never knew she was a part of. She discovers she is part of a silver blood shape shifter clan. the highest shape shifters there are. On her Journey to find the guy that visits her in her coma and her dreams. She can smell and taste his kiss she discovers she is surrounded by all kinds of Mythological creatures that are looking for safety from something evil that is after them. John smith a business man from Colorado buys the property that has this hidden Past and is haunted by a black entity as he uncovers what has been killing people for over a century. See what joins him to fight the evil that is lurking in the woods of Sulfur Mountain. Explore with John and his dog Hurley the creatures that live in a place they call Devils Attic.
Known to the neighborhood as Grandma Jan, Janice Kustodia has a routine and keeps to it. Up at 6 a.m., a pot of Jewel Extra Bold coffee and then out the door to bring the garbage cans up from the curb, sweep the sidewalks and walk South Linden Avenue to make sure all is as it should be. But today it isn't when she discovers the postman murdered. This isn't supposed to happen on her watch. To discover the truth, she must unravel the red tape of corruption at city hall, track down a killer who is targeting her neighbors and discover why the postman is late.