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a Cottage in Plotlands (The Heart of Plotlands – Book 1)
She yearns for a simple life – a home and someone to love. Can she find the courage to make her dreams come true?
Joanna Marshall dreads a future alone. After eighteen years of sheltered family life, she’s devastated at the loss of both parents – and worse, she’s forced to lodge with spiteful Aunt Ivy. Joanna struggles to decide whether to hold on to the familiar, and stay with her bitter aunt, or to find the country cottage she’s inherited from her mother and face the daunting prospect of a friendless, loveless life.
Tearing herself away from all she’s ever known, she steels herself to start afresh in a place she can’t even find on a map. But without anyone to guide or advise her, Joanna fears her lack of experience will drive her back to her relatives and a life of dependence.
With the help of her new neighbours can she embrace the complications of falling in love with her boss and building a new life?
A Cottage In Plotlands is the heart-warming first standalone book in The Heart of Plotlands historical romance saga series.
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The Pearl of Aphrodite (Lady Amelia Saga – Book 5)
An honest heart is no protection against the lies and deceit of friends.
In 1790, three-year-old Charlotte Jackson is transported with her convict mother from London to Sydney. Twenty-one years later, Charlotte is offered the chance of a new life in London by the mysterious and brash Ruth Bellamy. Charlotte yearns to belong. A new start in a new country might be just what she needs.
On the perilous voyage, she falls for handsome Alexander Melford, also seeking betterment in London.
Fate throws them together. But the deceit of those they trust threatens to tear them apart. Will they ever escape the lies and finally be free to love?
Previously published as a My Weekly Pocket Novel under the title ‘Aphrodite’s Pearl’.
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The Dolphin’s Kiss (Lady Amelia Saga – Book 4)
To keep a family’s secret, two sisters must remain strangers.
Born 1790; in Sydney, New South Wales, to wealthy parents, Abigail Moran is attractive and intelligent, and other than a birthmark on her hand that her mother loathes, she has everything she could desire. Soon, she’ll marry handsome, witty, Hugh Hanville. Abigail’s life is perfect. Or is it?
A chance meeting with a shopgirl, Lottie Jackson, sets in motion a chain of events that finds Abigail in the remote reaches of the Hawkesbury River with sea captain, Christopher Randall. He has inadvertently stumbled across the secret that binds Abigail and Lottie. Will he be able to help Abigail come to terms with the secret, or will Fate keep them apart?
Previously published as a My Weekly Pocket Novel and a large print paperback by Ulverscroft Ltd under the title ‘Dolphin’s Kiss’.
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The Other Place (Lady Amelia Saga – Book 3)
The best intentions. Poor decisions. Now her family must suffer.
1790 – The year Keziah Bonner and her younger brother, Henry, exchange one nightmare for another. When their elder sister, Eva, is transported for a crime she didn’t commit, Keziah and Henry are sent to a London workhouse and separated. The prospect of work and a home in the countryside is offered and both Keziah and Henry leap at the chance. However, the promised job in the cotton mill is relentless, backbreaking work.
Keziah believes she’s discovered a way to escape the drudgery, until Matthew Gregory, the charismatic but irresponsible nephew of the mill owner, shows his interest in her. Sadly, his attempts to woo Keziah – however well-intentioned – result in trouble.
Is Matthew yet another of her poor choices or will he be a major triumph?
Previously published as a My Weekly Pocket Novel and a large print paperback by Ulverscroft Ltd under the same title.
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The Crispin Chronicles (Book 3 in the Chronicles Chronicles)
Join Crispin, the Marble Elf, in Her Ladyship’s secret, fantastical Garden, where Gnomes, Cockney Leprechauns, Cherubs, Trolls and Pole-Dancing Fairies live, love and laugh. But watch out for the Shed of No Return – the clue is in the name. And keep upwind of the begonias where Gusty Bob, the flatulent Toad is usually found. Oh, and don’t trip over the Wooden Robin; he’s likely to stop at short notice to pull up his socks.
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The Finding of Eden (Lady Amelia Saga – Book 2)
THE FINDING OF EDEN – Eighteenth Century London. The eldest child of a respectable watchmaker, Eva Bonner has no inkling of the catastrophic downward turn her life is about to take. Exploited, beaten, separated from her family, and wrongfully accused, she is transported to Australia as a virtual slave. Little wonder that when love finds her, she refuses to believe that it can possibly last…
Despite their mutual distrust, the attraction between them grows. But life has not played fair with Georgiana. She is bound by family secrets and lies. Will she ever be free again – free to be herself and free to love?
Previously published as ‘FINDING EDEN’ by My Weekly Pocket Novels and Linford Romance Library.
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The Duchess of Sydney (Lady Amelia Saga – Book 1)
THE DUCHESS OF SYDNEY – Betrayed by her family and convicted of a crime she did not commit, Georgiana is sent halfway around the world to the penal colony of Sydney, New South Wales. Aboard the transport ship, the Lady Amelia, Lieutenant Francis Brooks, the ship’s agent becomes her protector, taking her as his “sea-wife”, not because he has any interest in her but because he has been tasked with the duty.
Despite their mutual distrust, the attraction between them grows. But life has not played fair with Georgiana. She is bound by family secrets and lies. Will she ever be free again – free to be herself and free to love?
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Review from Readers’ Favorite: The Duchess of Sydney by Dawn Knox is a charming character-driven historical romance. I am from Australia, so the scenario had a particular geographic appeal for me. Although it was mostly a feel-good story, the narrative incorporated the exciting adventure of sea travel with the dark penal mechanism underlying colonization. I enjoyed the melodramatic elements of wrongful sentences, mistaken identity, and prohibited relationships. I admired Georgiana’s independent spirit and initiative in carving out a new life for herself. Even before all the information came to light, I believed the heroine had been wrongfully treated and deserved happiness. Francis had a wild past but seemed like an honorable man and a suitable romantic hero. The distance involved once he sailed away made my heart beat with anxiety. The Duchess of Sydney by Dawn Knox was entertaining to read, with a rewarding romantic storyline.
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The Future Brokers
THE FUTURE BROKERS – DN Knox & Colin Payn –
“An all too possible look into the future. A wake up call for the world. The future of the planet is in the hands of ordinary couple Serena and George. Can they save the world from ecological disaster. I was totally gripped by this story.” – Amazon Reviewer
It’s 2050 and George Williams considers himself a lucky man. It’s a year since he—like millions of others—was forced out of his job by Artificial Intelligence. And a year since his near-fatal accident. But now, George’s prospects are on the way up. With a state-of-the-art prosthetic arm and his sight restored, he’s head-hunted to join a secret Government department—George cannot believe his luck.
He is right not to believe it.
George’s attraction to his beautiful boss, Serena, falters when he discovers her role in his sudden good fortune, and her intention to exploit the newly-acquired abilities he’d feared were the start of a mental breakdown.
But, it turns out both George and Serena are being twitched by a greater puppet master and ultimately, they must decide whose side they’re on—those who want to combat Climate-Armageddon or the powerful leaders of the human race.
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Bletchley Secrets
BLETCHLEY SECRETS (Linford Romance Library) – 1940: A cold upbringing with parents who unfairly blame her for a family tragedy has robbed Jess of all self-worth and confidence. Escaping to join the WAAF, she’s stationed at RAF Holsmere, until a seemingly unimportant competition leads to her recruitment into the secret world of code-breaking at Bletchley Park. Love, however, eludes her: the men she chooses are totally unsuitable – until she meets Daniel. But there is so much which separates them. Can they ever find happiness together?
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Fearless Heart
FEARLESS HEART (Linford Romance Library) – Whilst serving at RAF Holsmere, Genevieve longs to contribute more to the war effort. With her knowledge of France and its language, and her love of action, she joins the Special Operations Executive as a French agent. However, once in France, Genevieve realises she must be braver and tougher than her male counterparts before they’ll accept her. Gradually, she achieves their respect but will she ever win over Yves, the man whose love she yearns for?
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Heart of Ice
HEART OF ICE (Linford Romance Library) – Germany, 1938. The escalation of anti-Jewish attacks prompts Kurt’s mother to send him to England but when he’s boarding the ship, he’s mistakenly given a stranger’s suitcase. Whilst attempting to return it to its owner, he meets Eleanor but his humble circumstances discourage him from meeting her again. Their paths cross later at RAF Holsmere where Kurt is a pilot and Eleanor a WAAF but is there too much death and destruction to consider taking a chance on love? Buy the large print paperback here on The Reading House
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With All My Heart
WITH ALL MY HEART (Linford Romance Library) – Germany, 1938. Anti-Jewish feeling is increasing and when Miriam and Rebekah’s parents are killed in a bomb attack, the girls are snatched from their lives of wealth and privilege to be abandoned in an orphanage. There, the sisters meet fellow Jew, Karl, and the three young people are assisted out of Germany on the Kindertransport train. Miriam and Karl feel a connection but circumstances part them before they reach England. How can they possibly find each other again? Buy the large print paperback here on The Reading House
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The Macaroon Chronicles (Book 2 in the Chronicles Chronicles)
THE MACAROON CHRONICLES (Chapeltown Books) – is a romp through relationships amongst some anthropomorphic characters. It is one of those quirky books that awakes your sense of humour. Come and follow the fun.Take a tour of the exotic Isle of Macaroon with Eddie and his zany friends who will be pleased to show you the cheese mines, Meringue Mountains and the Custard River while they flee unscrupulous promoters, bandit badgers and low-flying seagulls. But a word of advice – don’t refer to Eddie as a chicken, he thinks he’s a bald eagle. And don’t mention Brian’s small stature, he’s rather sensitive about his size. Oh, and don’t call Brian a monkey, he’s actually a lemur. And finally, if Gideon takes a pen out of his pocket and you value your life – duck.
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Wild Spirit
WILD SPIRIT (Linford Romance Library) – It’s Rae’s dream to sail away across oceans on her family’s boat, the WILD SPIRIT – but in 1939 the world is once again plunged into conflict, and her travel plans must be postponed. When Hitler’s forces trap the Allies on the beaches of Dunkirk, Rae sails with a fleet of volunteer ships to attempt the impossible and rescue the desperate servicemen. However, her bravery places more lives than her own in jeopardy – including that of Jamie MacKenzie, the man she’s known and loved for years…
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Touched by Two Wars
TOUCHED BY TWO WARS (Linford Romance Library) – France, 1914: Isabelle and her mother are pleased to take in British soldiers as they pass through the countryside on their way to the front. But Isabelle’s attempt to comfort a distressed soldier leaves her with an illegitimate yet dearly beloved daughter, Madeleine. As Isabelle and her own mother struggle with the upkeep of Chateau Bellevais, another soldier, James, comes into her life – and out again. During the ensuing chaos of yet another war, Isabelle flees to England. Is it possible that she and James could find each other once more?
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The Basilwade Chronicles (Book 1 in the Chronicles Chronicles)
THE BASILWADE CHRONICLES – (Chapeltown Books) The Basilwade stories were originally published on the CaféLit website, where you can access short stories that go nicely with a cuppa. We even suggest a drink! Dawn Knox’s stories contain characters and situations that may seem a little larger than life at first glance but we can soon see that everyone involved is very human. And don’t we all recognise the quirkiness of village/small-town life?
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A Touch of the Exotic
A TOUCH OF THE EXOTIC – (Linford Romance Library) – From India to war-torn London to a grand estate in Essex, Samira’s life is one of rootlessness and unpredictability. With her half-Indian heritage, wherever she goes, she’s seen as ‘exotic’, never quite fitting in despite her best efforts. To add to her troubles, her beauty attracts attention from men that she’s not sure how to handle. But when she falls for handsome RAF pilot, Luke, none of her charms seem to work, as it appears his heart is already bestowed elsewhere…
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Welcome to Plotlands
WELCOME TO PLOTLANDS – (Linford Romance Library) – 1930: Joanna Marshall lives with her beloved mother in the household of her somewhat less-beloved aunt, who wishes the pair of them gone. When her mother dies, a grief-stricken Joanna sees an opportunity to escape – Ma’s title deed to a rural patch of land. Welcomed into the Plotlands community, Joanna begins to make a new life for herself, and meets handsome solicitor Ben Richardson. But he wouldn’t be interested in an ordinary girl like her…would he?
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Extraordinary
EXTRAORDINARY (Bridge House Publishing) – From the furthest reaches of the universe, to the inside of a cardboard box, assorted characters play deadly games with their victims while others play practical jokes on angels or dirty tricks on aliens. Some have good intentions, others are scoundrels and a few are truly evil – but all of them are EXTRAORDINARY.
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The Great War – 100 Stories of 100 Words Honouring Those Who Lived and Died 100 Years Ago
THE Great War: 100 STORIES, OF100 WORDS, HONOURING THOSE WHO LIVED AND DIED 100 YEARS AGO – Finalist in three book awards.
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Daffodil and the Thin Place
DAFFODIL AND THE THIN PLACE (Muse it Up Publishing) – Young adult book
One simple yawn is all it takes for teenager, Daffodil Lane to unknowingly breathe in a wandering soul and swallow it, trapping it in her stomach. To the rest of the world, the soul sounds like a rumbling tummy but horrified Daffodil hears a voice insistently demanding to be released.
She travels back more than 100 years in an attempt to rid herself of the voice and to reunite it with its body but the repercussions of her journey reverberate through the years, affecting the lives of people in both the Victorian times and the 21stCentury.
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