Alexandria Blaelock

She can take him or she can take him.The Security Directorate controls your birth, education, marriage and sometimes your death. Captain Seraphina Robinson is about to marry a man she barely knows. Not that it matters. The eugenics programme matters more.She has nothing to lose and everything to gain.

What's scarier than living with ghosts?In a world where ghosts exist, only Ghost Walkers can walk among them unharmed. Prince Indulf called. Alma answered. Is on her way to Court. In his flying carriage. Taking her Ghost Walking abilities with her. But Royal Protocol is a whole other universe. A fantastical tale of castles, ghosts, and finding your place in the world.

Find a secret. Let it go.Carmelita Basingstoke lost both her parents.She dealt with the bureaucracy. Now she needs a break.And the best place to get one is the Pioneer cemetery. Lunchtime. Midweek.She just wanted a bit of peace and quiet, but what she got was a mystery.

Waiting, always waiting.The headland is cold and windy as Elspeth keeps watch. She chose this dangerous path. There's no turning back.She's cold. She's tired. She's alone.And the survival of the village is in her hands.

Failure is not an option.Payton likes her elegant and intimidating tactical uniform.She respects the authority it gives her.And is determined to pass her physical final without damaging it.Her career is on the line. Her life too.Because there are no second chances in the Security Directorate.

She's trained to stand out, but wants to blend in.A dark dingy office. With broken furniture. Genetic anomaly Eve needs black Earl Grey tea with a thin slice of lemon. In a vintage, rose patterned bone china cup and saucer. And when she needs something, she always gets it.One way or another.

Would you help a stranger?It's a normal day. A hot Summer's day. In a cold, airconditioned train. In an almost empty carriage.Ms Jones is irritable and exhausted.After a long day of hospital scans, she just wants a bit of peace and quiet.But the journal she finds, leaves her uneasy.Because what she does with it might make a big difference in the writer's life.

Dying is just a new beginning.The scrap of land Asling's bones lay beneath was unloved. Deeply rooted sunny dandelions dipped their heads in the light breeze.She had no monument, but someone had laid a rudimentary marker.Aiden's long black coat soaked up the sunshine, but barely warmed his frozen heart.This was so different from the future he'd dared to imagine for her.A heart-warming tale of love and loss, and finding family where you least expect it.

Sometimes, seeing is believing.Jessica woke hot and sweaty. With a thumping headache. And dry, gritty eyes.Alone. In a strange room. With no idea how she got there.She feels ill. Confused. Uncertain.What does the beautiful boy with mesmerising blue eyes have to do with this?An uplifting story about falling in love with your life.

Alone in space... Almost.Edith wasn't looking for adventure. Didn't want the glory. Just needed the money.She's a kitchen hand. Doesn't know what to do with an empty ship in deep space.No idea if she can get home. Or how to.A story that will leave you grappling with your place in the universe.

An author. An actor. An absolute mess It's a beautiful day at the movie studio. But author Jessica Mason thinks she might send her hero to Egypt.Then she meets him in the flesh of actor Jason Winter.He's larger than life. And twice as attractive.She's out of her depth. Can't keep her story straight.Can they find a future together through the layers of fiction?

Lies, Revenge and Black Magic A beautiful cosy cottage in the mountains. Toasty warm inside beside the wood fire watching the snow fall outside. The perfect romantic getaway if ever there was one. City girl Jennifer waits for Justin to return with supplies. Alone Cold. Hungry. A terrifying tale of love gone bad

She saw Him in a dimly lit restaurant booth. Repellent, yet fascinating.Elbows on the table. Holding a glass of red wine. Watching her over the rim.When she looked again. He was gone.No sign He was ever there.She misses Him alreadyA speculative romantic fantasy of a love that lasts lifetimes.

Do you think inviting friends for dinner is scarier than organising an international peace treaty? Then you need someone to guide you step-by-step through your Dinner Party preparations. And lazy stay at home socialite Alexandria Blaelock is just that someone. Drawing on her event management experience, she'll tell you: - Who to invite, how to get them there, keep them entertained and make them leave.- What makes a balanced menu, dietary requirements, serving sizes, matching drinks.- When to accept the comfort of modern convenience, and how to look like a better cook than you are.- Why your outfit needs to be practical as well as attractive, and what to consider when you choose it.- How to set your budget, prepare your home, and make sure you have the stuff you need.You'll learn what you need to know, to have the confidence you need so you can relax and enjoy your night too.

Do you struggle every day to get it all done?If you're fulfilling work and family obligations with little or no help, you know it's a constant battle to keep your home in order. Often, it's all or nothing - you're catching up on one front but losing on another.Comparing historic house and modern hotel operations, ex-Project Manager Alexandria Blaelock reveals how: What goes on in your head impacts what goes on in your home. Focussing on what's right for your family streamlines your to-do list. Standardising saves you time and effort. Planning and scheduling makes it all happen. Not to feel guilty about seeking help. Minimally Viable Housekeeping is Blaelock's fourth book applying business techniques to personal concerns. Using these productivity techniques to manage your home will free up the time and energy you need to live a life worth living. Buy the book and discover how to get the right stuff done with the minimum of effort.

When you're busy, taking care of your home takes too much time and energy, leaving you tired and discontented at the end of the day. Minimally Viable Housekeeping translates business effectiveness and efficiency techniques for the home. So you can spend more time doing the things that make life worth living.