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Audiobooks Narrated by Lucy Brownhill
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"She has the money to live like a lady . . . but there are plenty who want it from her. When an enigmatic stranger steals her heart, can she know he wants her for the right reasons?
Widowed at the age of twenty, Ann has no optimism for the future. At the beck and call of her domineering mother she longs to make a new life for herself. But it's not that easy.
Her world is turned upside down when a curious gentleman stops to speak to her. He's new to the area but seems to know a lot about her . . . and he appears very well-to-do. Could he be her savior?
With newfound hope Ann dares to dream.
As their friendship grows, there are those who want to keep them apart . . . but when Ann learns of his past, she realizes that only she can decide what their future holds.
Set forty years before the start of VL McBeath's historical family saga the Ambition & Destiny series, The Young Widow is a standalone story that adds another dimension to this epic series."
"After a bitter family breakdown, William-Wetherby seeks a new life far from home. But being rid of Mr. Wetherby isn't as simple as it seems . . .
Setting off in search of his brother, William-Wetherby heads to Liverpool. Since they were last together their world has changed and with no one to turn to, he needs a friend.
When he rents a room with a local family, he refuses to tell his landlady or her daughter, Bella, anything about his past.
But their curiosity is piqued . . .
As their friendship develops and he begins to trust her, Bella hopes he'll settle down. But a final surprise from Mr. Wetherby reignites past grievances . . . and this time William-Wetherby is ready for a fight.
Inspired by a true story, Different World is the final book in the Ambition & Destiny series, a five part family saga set in Victorian-era England."
"A family divided . . . with no signs of reconciliation. Will Lydia rue the day she ever met them?
Keen to get away from her abusive father, Lydia happily accepts the post of housekeeper at the Jackson family home.
But when William senses romance in the air between Lydia and his son William-Wetherby, he is determined to put an end to it.
For good.
As a feud erupts between father and son, Mr. Wetherby has other things on his mind. He's still furious about Harriet's betrayal . . . and he's going to make sure someone pays.
Inspired by a true story, Only One Winner continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England."
"Tensions are rising but Harriet refuses to backdown . . .
As Mr. Wetherby's wealth and power increase, he won’t tolerate interference in his affairs . . .
From anyone.
But Harriet isn't 'just anyone' and when she sees him involved in a serious incident, she stores the information away. Maybe one day she can use it to get the future Mr Wetherby is intent on denying them.
Biding her time, she finally gets her chance. But facing the wrath of Mr. Wetherby, she soon discovers she has more to worry about than her own ambitions . . .
Inspired by a true story, When Time Runs Out continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England."
"A woman's place is in the home . . . That's what she's always been told. But Harriet has other ideas . . .
In 1860s England, it's a man's world and women aren't expected . . . or allowed . . . to upset the status quo.
Living with her domineering uncle, Harriet is desperate to break free. Could the charming young man who has come to stay with them be her way out? Or will he be just like the rest? Happy to keep her in her place . . .
Not prepared to sit around while her dreams die, Harriet risks everything to stand her ground.
But she underestimates how far some will go to silence her.
Inspired by a true story, Less Than Equals continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England."
"To start again, Mary must leave the past behind . . .
With no husband and two small children to care for, survival is Mary's only concern.
She needs money . . . and can't be too choosy about the job.
Mr. Wetherby doesn't need any more workers for his expanding business, but as a favor to an old acquaintance, he'll make an exception . . . for Mary.
He wants her. She needs him.
Can they build the foundations of a happy life together? Or will a web of lies and deceit be their undoing?
Inspired by a true story, Hooks & Eyes begins an epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England."
"Finding the girl of his dreams should have been a blessing. But people were watching . . . prepared to do anything to keep them apart.
Farm laborer Charles Jackson doesn't expect much from life. For the price of a few pints of ale and enough food on the table, he's happy to take work where he can get it. Until he finds himself at Chadwick's farm . . .
Falling in love with the farmer's daughter wasn't part of his plans. But when they're found in an intimate embrace, his troubles are only just beginning . . .
Inspired by real events, Condemned by Fate is a standalone, short story prequel to the Ambition & Destiny series, an epic family saga set in Victorian-era England.
If you like love stories that are more than just a romance, then you'll love the prequel to VL McBeath's engaging series."
"Rachel thought she'd escaped her father. But now he's found her.
Rachel was barely more than an infant when her father, Dennis, murdered her mother and sister. In prison ever since, Dennis has never said one word about why he killed two family members—or why he spared Rachel.
Now a grown woman, Rachel has done everything she can to leave her terrible past behind. She has changed her identity and is now happily married to the love of her life, Dan. But there is a dark cloud on the horizon.
Dennis is due to be released from prison and Rachel worries that he will kill again, that he may even come after her. And sure enough, a series of murders begins around the time of his release.
Rachel is terrified, convinced that her father is stalking her, certain she will be his next victim. Even worse, Dan thinks she is being paranoid and won't do anything to protect her.
Isolated, vulnerable, Rachel spends her days in an agony of terror and suspense. But as bad as this is, the truth is even worse. Because Rachel only has part of the picture, and what she is actually facing is far more horrifying than even her wildest nightmares . . .
Contains mature themes."
"'Rocky proves that girls can be tough. She is a brilliant role model for girls and boys alike. —Kate Heap, A Scope for Imagination
Fourteen, hard as nails and magic on the pitch, Rocky Race is one of the best up and coming young footballers in the UK. But does she have what it takes to make it as a soccer pro in California?
Rocky Race is going for goal—but what about her grades?
Rocky Race is living the dream: she's won a scholarship to a prestigious high school in Los Angeles, where she gets to play soccer and train for going pro. She's got an amazing best friend, and a supportive mum and brother back home in the UK. But living away from home isn't easy, and fitting in with American kids in high school is scary and new. Not to mention she has to keep her grades up if she wants to stay on the pitch! Will Rocky survive high school?
The exciting sequel in the Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!"
"Rocky Race is going to be the best soccer player in the world!
Rocky Race is not your average fourteen-year-old. She's determined, ambitious, and the best football player you've ever seen. So, when she gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a prestigious soccer camp in California, United States, she takes it. But far from home, Rocky suddenly finds herself out of her comfort zone. Fake friends, her own anxieties, and a brand-new world with strange rules all threaten to derail her new life before it's even started—does Rocky have what it takes to succeed?
The Soccer Diaries is a brand-new series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big in a United States soccer school. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and Squad Goals!"
"Enchantress. Curse-breaker. Outlawed Queen of Faerie.
Fae enemies are gathering on all sides, forced to bend the knee to the newly crowned Alder King. Now, only Aster stands between Faolan's wrath and the humans he intends to slaughter and enslave.
From the fiery depths of the Metal Court to the darkest reaches of the sinister Shadow Court, Aster and Thorne must travel the length of Faerie to seek possible allies and hunt down the objects of power they desperately need to challenge Faolan's rule.
But when Aster discovers the unexpected truth of her magic, her world, and her relationship with Thorne, she realizes that saving her people will mean changing the fabric of Faerie forever . . .
Can Aster claim her place as the first mortal Queen of Faerie? Or will the price of freedom mean sacrificing everything she loves?"
"What might William Burroughs be doing in Tahrir Square at the height of the Egyptian revolution of 2011? Was there really a radical atheist insurgency in New Cairo? Where in extant science fiction do people go when they die? In these Cairo-focused stories written at the height of the Arab Spring, in its wake and its ruins, the reader is led by a colorful cast of characters through a hypnagogic urbanscape pulsating with the spectres of post-political Islam and failed revolution. Whether it is an alien abduction in “Lexi” or a Cairo-centered, futuristic retelling of an Old Testament narrative in the titular story “Emissaries” - the stories here play with notions of contemporary Egyptianness to evoke a human circus of possibility and despair that is undeniably universal at its core.
Emissaries, and other short stories is the first short story collection of Youssef Rakha's work. The short stories within this collection appeared first in the following journals:
The Boy Jihadi (Guernica)
Thus Spoke Che Nawwarah (Kenyon Review Online)
Emissaries (The Puritan)
Nawwah (Miranda Literary Magazine – defunct)
Qaf (Mashallah News)
The Secret History of Atheism (Minor Literatures)
A Father’s Counsel (BULL)
The End Night (Litro)
“Lexi” and “The Trees Are Houses” are published for the first time. “The Trees Are Houses” was written especially for this publication. "
