Jackie Williams

Book 3 in the Scarred series. Paul's story. To be blind was bad enough; to question his sanity was a kick in the teeth; to give him a babysitter to monitor his every move was beyond his hard pressed endurance. Kicked out of the army and queuing at the dreaded job centre, unable to even search for employment himself had been humiliating enough. Having to stand there and wait in line while listening to the vile terrorist who had murdered his friends and had taken his sight, was more than Paul could take. The warlord had to die. It was a pity that the public didn't see it that way and a prevented a raging Paul from dishing out his own form of justice. Convincing the assault trial judge to choose an option preferable to prison was going to be an even harder task to perform. Paul's former army mates are not going to let him be taken down without a fight but making a soft and fragrant minder a condition of his parole was a mortifying possibility that had never once crossed his mind. Amy would do just about anything so see the big man sitting in the dock regain his pride but she hadn't reckoned on Paul's stubborn independence. Blind beyond reason, she just can't get through to the obstinate blockhead that she only has his best interests in mind. If her good intentions break her own fragile heart then that was something she would just have to conquer but a month of child-minding the uncooperative retired soldier is even more than her generous spirit could survive. With evil about to enter the beautiful ch teau in the French countryside will Paul open his mind and expose his hidden emotions for long enough to see the light of his forever darkened world or will his and Amy's future perish under a Scarred Horizon?

Fleeing the humiliation and pain of a cancelled society wedding, Elspeth resolves to leave everything behind while she restores an ancient but beautiful mill in the depths of rural France. The last thing she needs is an arrogant but incredibly handsome neighbour upsetting her days. Desperate to escape from the endless worry of an arranged marriage and hoping for nothing more than a friendly chat to someone who doesn't fawn over his title and money, Leo goes to welcome a new neighbour. The perfect view of Elspeth's deliciously shapely rear as she taps tiles into place on the ancient mill roof is the last thing he expects to see. A short romance to idle the few weeks before his impending doom is one thing, but falling madly and hopelessly in love hadn't been on his agenda. Having it whack him right between the eyes is an unexpected bolt out of the blue. His life will never be the same again. Can Leo save his sanity, his inheritance and his fabulous Ch teau in France while keeping his identity secret from the lovely woman he wants? And after discovering his deceit, can Elspeth live without the love of the charming French gardener who has stolen far more than her heart and soul? This book is suitable for New Adult upwards due to adult content.

For three years retired Special Services soldier, Patrick Reeves has avoided his once comfortable world. Unable to accept his terrible injuries he moves to a secluded cottage in France and hides from everyone, most of all himself. But when a bright, beautiful woman, who stirs his blood and steals his heart, discovers the ruined ch teau and estate in which his home stands, it is more than his unerring control can bear. For her to flinch from his wounds would be terrible, but for her to pity him would be the final insult. His only option is to ensure she never sees him at all. Ellen doesn't give a damn what Patrick looks like, one glimpse of his shaded figure, one hint of his masculine scent and she is his forever. She breaks off her engagement and follows her heart, buying the fabulous ch teau to fulfil an idea that has been her greatest wish since her brother was blown up in Afghanistan. If she can capture the elusive Patrick at the same time as attain her goals, her world will be complete. But she is devastated when Patrick abandons her for a flame haired beauty and when her ex-fianc reappears, determined that he is neither surrendering her or her fortune, Ellen discovers that she is in danger of not only losing her lover but her life too. Can Patrick free himself in time to save the woman who loves and accepts him exactly as he is or will she be lost to him forever while he has been Running Scarred for far too long. Running Scarred is an easy read love story, gently exploring emotions stirred by disabilities caused during war. Suitable for young adult upwards