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In a riveting debut thriller that has drawn comparisons to masters of the genre like Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly, Brian Freeman weaves obsession, sex, and revenge into a story that grips the reader with vivid characters and shocking plot twists from the first page to the last. Lieutenant Jonathan Stride is suffering from an ugly case of déjà vu. For the second time in a year, a beautiful teenage girl has disappeared off the streets of Duluth, Minnesota—gone without a trace, like a bitter gust off Lake Superior. The two victims couldn’t be more different. First it was Kerry McGrath, bubbly, sweet sixteen. And now Rachel Deese, strange, sexually charged, a wild child. The media hounds Stride to catch a serial killer, and as the search carries him from the icy stillness of the northern woods to the erotic heat of Las Vegas, he must decide which facts are real and which are illusions. And Stride finds his own life changed forever by the secrets he uncovers. Secrets that stretch across time in a web of lies, death, and illicit desire. Secrets that are chillingly…immoral.

Series: Jonathan Stride, #1

Condition: Pre-loved, Good

Format: C, 340 pages, Paperback
Published: October 29, 2020
ISBN: 1920798749
Language: English

The brand new series from Zoe Sugg and Amy McCulloch Illumen Hall is an elite boarding school. Tragedy strikes when the body of a student is discovered at their exclusive summer party - on her back is an elaborate tattoo of a magpie.
When new girl Audrey arrives the following term, running from her own secrets back home in America, she is thrown into solving the case. Despite her best efforts to avoid any drama, her new roommate Ivy was close to the murdered girl, and the two of them can't help but get pulled in.
The two can't stand each other, but as they are drawn deeper into the mystery of this strange and terrible murder, they will discover that something dangerous is at the heart of their superficially perfect school.
Welcome to The Magpie Society.
One for Sorrow will be told via the alternating first person perspectives of the lead characters Audrey - written by Amy - and Ivy - written by Zoe - with the narrative being jointly plotted by both authors..

Series: The Magpie Society, #1

Condition: Pre-loved, Good

Format: C, 330 pages, Paperback
Published: October 29, 2020
ISBN: 9780241402481
Language: English

As the Civil War rages, secessionists menace California. The Confederates want the state and they’ll stop at nothing to they’ll stop at nothing to take it.

UTAH TERRITORY, 1860. On a wagon train headed for the Golden State, Aleksandra makes a dangerous enemy of a gun-running Confederate when she fights her way out of his unwelcome embrace. 
After a late-night poker game, Xavier’s new friends realize he’s heard too much to be allowed to live. 
Embroiled in the Confederates’ fight to drag the new state from the Union and make it their own, can Aleks and Xavier survive? The secessionists mean business.

Series: The Long Trails Series, #2 (stand-alone)

Format: C, 498 Pages, Paperback 
Published: February 18, 2017
ISBN: 978-0-9941447-3-7  
Language: English

Meet the Author

Lizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian or science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals.

They set sail for the peace and calm of New Zealand, but they hadn’t counted on murderers, mutineers, and a land war in paradise.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND NEW ZEALAND, 1863. Aleksandra and Xavier have finally found happiness on their Rancho de las Pulgas, but tragedy and death strike far too soon. Sickened further by the U.S. government’s treatment of their Native American friends, they only want out. Of everything.They are thrown a lifeline by an old friend of Xavier’s from the California goldfields. This Gustavus von Tempsky, with his shadowed past, is now a newspaperman in Coromandel, New Zealand. His invitation draws them to a new start, with a part to play in the development of the peaceful young country—but by the time they arrive in Aotearoa, everything has changed. 
Aleks thought mutineers and scoundrels aboard ship were the worst of their worries, but she hadn’t planned on disembarking into a turbulent wilderness and befriending the helpful local Māori, only to find von Tempsky leading the colonial troops into the bush against the natives who’d saved her life.

Series: The Long Trails Series, #3 (stand-alone)

Format: C, 381 Pages, Paperback 
Published: May 27, 2017
ISBN: 978-0-9941447-5-1    
Language: English

Meet the Author

Lizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian or science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals.

She didn’t expect to become a target, but she is one now.

 Winner of True West 2016 Best Western Romance, Romance Writers of New Zealand: 2014 Pacific Hearts Award and 2015 Koru Award.

UTAH TERRITORY, 1860. Alone. Aleksandra has spent her whole life training for the inevitable. So, when a brutal Cossack tracks down and kills her father, she knows what she must do. She flees, disguised as a Pony Express rider, in an attempt to keep her pa’s killer from discovering their family’s secret.

Xavier has kept the world, especially women, at arms-length since he ran from his troubles as heir to his Californio rancho family. As a Pony Express Station Keeper, having a girl riding the Pony out of his station wasn’t ever part of his plans... but somehow it happened, blackmail being what it is. Curiously, he didn’t want to let this one out of his sight.

They begin to let each other into their hearts, but the cards are stacking against them as the minutes tick by and Aleks rides full speed into the Indian Paiute War. Can they learn to trust in time to escape the Indians, evade the killer, and save both their love and Aleksandra’s family legacy?

Series: The Long Trails Series, #1

Format: C, 394 Pages, Paperback 
Published: February 20, 2015
ISBN: 978-0-9941431-4-3
Language: English

Meet the Author

Lizzi grew up riding wild in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods, became an equine veterinarian at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, practiced in the California Pony Express and Gold Country before emigrating to New Zealand. When not writing, she's swinging a rapier or shooting a bow in medieval garb, riding, driving a carriage or playing on her farm, singing, or working as an equine veterinarian or science teacher. She is multiply published and awarded in special interest magazines and veterinary periodicals.

From the author of LIMELIGHT ON LOVE and DRAGONUS CHRONICLES comes this sensual, heart-warming story of second chances and rediscovered love.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"A lovely read. I loved the story and characters. I do love this author. 5*."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A steamy but romantic read!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I absolutely love this author and this book didn’t disappoint."

Thirty-two years ago, sixteen-year-old Emily had a crush on Noah Hayes—the boy next door and captain of the high school volleyball team. She had hoped he would finally notice her. But Fate had other ideas, and Noah went off to university, leaving his family, friends, and Emily, behind.

As a reward for finishing her latest manuscript, bestselling romance author, Emily Reid, signs up for a four-day Autumn Colours photography workshop in Otago, New Zealand. While she sits waiting for the bus to head out, a tall, gorgeous stranger with broad shoulders and dark tousled hair, comes on board. She’s never met him before, yet there’s something familiar about him, an inexplicable magnetic attraction that sets her heart racing.

The last person Noah expects to run into on a photography workshop is his high school crush. But he isn’t going to waste the opportunity. With green eyes, fiery auburn hair, and a smile that takes his breath away, she is even more captivating than he remembers. And if she’d let him, he would spend every possible moment in her company.

Can Noah and Emily use the second chance Fate gives them to focus on love?

Find out in book one of Jay Shaw’s new series: Seasons Of Romance.


Content advisory: This book contains adult content and themes best suited to readers over 18 years old.


What people are saying about FOCUS ON LOVE:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...Gently told with a real sense of place (New Zealand) that figures heavily in the story the author slowly unfolds the tentative exploration of two older people trying to recapture the potential of the past. Kristin Gleeson

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...An amazing love story of a couple that are of a non-traditional age - they are 48 + 50 - and this was a long awaited reading treat. Too many stories are based on the 18- 28ish age range with the writing styles reflecting that age. The writing in this book reflects the maturity of our characters and that is refreshing for the older reader. Jay's character development and world building brings the reader into the heart of the story and you won't want to leave. Donna

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...What a lovely heart-warming book. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and their journeys. Life has a habit of showing us the unexpected. Amazing after all those years their paths would cross again. Highly recommended. Angela Taylor
Content Advisory: Contains adult themes that are best suited to readers 18 years old and over.

Tigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: R18+ for sexual situations and occasional swearing

Published: 11 July, 2021
ISBN: 9798535196763
Language: English

Meet the Author

Jay was raised on a balanced diet of Star Wars, 80's TV, and romance novels. So, naturally, she has a partiality for tall, dark-haired, space heroes and military men in thigh holsters.

When I'm not lunching with my most-excellent author friends or marathoning Netflix, you can catch me writing sexy space adventures, wolf-shifter escapades, contemporary second-chance romances, and steamy action/adventures.

Despite the many trials and tribulations of her characters, it is universally acknowledged that they will discover their one great love. A love all time and space will lie down and be still for.

'I'm going to the beach' says Papa.
'Grab your hats if you're coming too.'
'Yay', we are going in the buggy!' says Coop.
'It's my favourite thing to do.'

Join Cooper and Beauden as they explore the beach with Papa. They have so much fun finding starfish, writing in the sand and trying to spot the shorebirds. And they get to drive the buggy - not too fast!

Format: Paperback
Published: December 11, 2023
ISBN: 9780473696184
Language: English

Meet the Author

As a Nanny to 4 little darlings, Karen became inspired to write about their adventures together. The boys talk often about the fun they have with Nanny and Papa and love reading the books. Cooper and Beaudens adventures will continue and they are now shared with their cousins Keira and Emilie.

Join Cooper and Beauden on their bear hunt adventure! They see sheep poop, the neighbours dog and plenty of avocados - but do they find a bear?

Format: Paperback
Published: March 20, 2023
ISBN: 9780473673628
Language: English

Meet the Author

As a Nanny to 4 little darlings, Karen became inspired to write about their adventures together. The boys talk often about the fun they have with Nanny and Papa and love reading the books. Cooper and Beaudens adventures will continue and they are now shared with their cousins Keira and Emilie.

Carry your E-Reader in style with our E-Reader Drawstring Bag. Keep your device safe and secure while on the go. No e-reader? No problem! This quirky Bag is the ultimate accessory for your annotation kit. A must-have for all book enthusiasts!

Bag Measurements: 23cm x 16cm

Print Measurements:  6cm x 10cm

Carry your E-Reader in style with our E-Reader Drawstring Bag. Keep your device safe and secure while on the go. No e-reader? No problem! This quirky Bag is the ultimate accessory for your annotation kit. A must-have for all book enthusiasts!

Bag Measurements: 23cm x 16cm

Print Measurements: 10cm x 5cm

Carry your E-Reader in style with our E-Reader Drawstring Bag. Keep your device safe and secure while on the go. No e-reader? No problem! This quirky Bag is the ultimate accessory for your annotation kit. A must-have for all book enthusiasts!

Bag Measurements: 23cm x 16cm

Print Measurements: 11.7cm x 10.5cm

Carry your love for reading with you everywhere with our Bookish Tote Bags! Perfect for library books or snacks, these hand-adhered vinyl prints add a unique touch. Made with durable polyester, our bags are designed to last. 

Washing instructions: cold/warm wash, inside out, do not dry clean or tumble dry.