'This thrilling, funny, perceptive detective story is in a class of its own.' The Times Children's Book of the Week 'A wittily told detective story about two eccentric and endearing girls - it's a real page-turner.' Jacqueline Wilson Absolutely wonderful! Nina Stibbe Lori wants to be a detective, but so far the most exciting mystery she has solved is the disappearance of her nan's specs down the side of the sofa. Max is the new girl at school and Lori is asked to look after her. Max is odd. She doesn't fit in - but then, Lori realises, she doesn't really fit in either. When some charity money goes missing and Max disappears, Lori seems to be the only person who doesn't think Max has stolen it and run away. Even the police don't want to investigate and suddenly Lori finds she has a real crime on her hands.
Rita may be a baby, but she has the mind (and attitude) of a teenager. She knows she is not a normal toddler but when her parents disappear and a sinister clown and an ice-cream van seem to be hunting her down, even a soft-play centre might not be safe...
Her life is in danger until she can remember her past… In this story of betrayal and redemption, Teri Conover emerges from a river with amnesia with no memory of how she got there or who she is. Nearly dead from exposure, she’s taken in by a kind, elderly couple, and there she meets sexy cowboy Bryan, a man who quickly feels like her soulmate. But when she returns to her old life, the mystery of how she fell in the river gnaws at her, and she’s shocked to find she’s engaged to a man who seems to be the exact opposite of Bryan. Teri must choose between the two men in this love triangle and race against time to discover what caused her amnesia—because it could mean the difference between life and death.
Odette, though most people who know her call her Dee, is a member of SC3, or South Central Contract Crimes Unit, a law enforcement office tasked with monitoring and policing beings known as ¿contracts¿ and their human contractors, who need a pact to seal their union. The year is 2022. Ten years prior, a rare planetary alignment caused a fluctuation in the magnetic field of planet Earth and opened multiple rifts across the world. The rifts are connected to a parallel world that exists in the same time and space as the Earth¿s, but on a different plane. And the largest rift has taken place in Odette¿s city. Through these rifts, beings from the alternate world began spilling out, changing the sociological and political landscape in the lives of humans. Even though most have learned to acclimatize to this new situation, some¿both contracts and contractors¿still find themselves succumbing to crimes, perhaps in their failure to adapt; thus, the need for people like Odette. Yet unbeknown to all of them, but soon they¿ll find themselves confronting, is the biggest threat of all, and to our planet itself¿the arrival of the father of all contracts, who has come to devour all of Earth¿s life flow.
She was nineteen years old, just finished her first year of college, and her future was overflowing with possibilities. That's what she thought until that tragic night, the night when her future came to a screeching halt and her car was struck by a drunk driver. Nothing could have prepared her for the turn of events that quickly followed. Excruciating pain, paralysis, emergency surgery, and then the fateful words she had to hear. "I'm sorry, you will never walk again."Kay Loy Avers was now a paraplegic. Despair, anguish, fear, anger. Kay Loy was experiencing all these emotions. These emotions could have overcome her. However, she had an incredible Comforter by her side, and His love was unfailing. Read and experience the miraculous true life story of Kay Loy and see how time and again God showed His extraordinary power. Journey with her and be inspired by her faith in Jesus; be overwhelmed by God's miracles. If you're faith needs strengthened, Kay Loy's story will encourage you that God hears and answers ours prayers. This is the true life story of Kay Loy Avers Smith written through the eyes of her daughter, Kim Smith Davis. "Her Unfailing Faith, God's Unfailing Love", chronicles the physical, spiritual and emotional battles and victories that Kay Loy endured throughout her life beginning with a drunk driver paralyzing her at the age of 19. Kim Smith Davis shares intimate details of Kay Loy's life and how through a tragic accident, Kay Loy's spiritual walk with the Lord became closer as the Lord began to perform one miracle after another and how God's love was unfailing. Although Kay Loy faced paralysis, multiple back surgeries, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pulmonary Embolism, Crohn's Disease, and much more, her faith never failed. Kay Loy Avers Smith clung to 2 Corinthians 4:16. "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."(NIV)
The only thing worse than an unexpected guest is an unexpected murder! Max Walters is preparing for her best friend Olivia’s wedding when Olivia’s childhood friend arrives unannounced. Max joins all the out-of-town friends at a rented beach house for a pre-wedding party where the drinks are flowing and old grudges seem close to the surface. When one of the guests is murdered, nearly everyone is a suspect, including Olivia. Can Max clear her name and find the murderer before she becomes the next victim? Curl up with the third book in this twisty cozy mystery series!
What if true strength isn’t found in overpowering others, but in mastering yourself? Fear Switch: The Heart of Kali Kai invites readers to explore a world where martial arts is more than combat—it’s a journey of inner transformation. In a practice rooted in ancient tradition yet reimagined for a new era, Kali Kai challenges the idea that power must come from force. Instead, it teaches that the most profound strength lies in finding peace within, confronting fear without violence, and choosing resilience over retaliation. This book delves into the heart of what it means to face one’s deepest struggles, not by escaping them, but by transforming them. Kali Kai is more than just a series of movements; it’s a philosophy, a path toward balance, and a method of turning fear into empowerment. Readers are invited into an inspiring exploration of self-discovery, where the journey isn’t about defeating opponents but about conquering the inner conflicts that hold us back. Fear Switch is a profound story for anyone seeking more than action—it’s a meditation on resilience, peace, and the courage it takes to look within. This book speaks to those who believe that strength isn’t just physical, but also emotional and spiritual. With powerful, atmospheric scenes and an emphasis on personal growth, Fear Switch promises to leave a lasting impression, urging readers to rethink the meaning of courage, peace, and true power.
Christian doctrine and Christian belief are like breathing in and breathing out. Each is a separate function and each is dependent on the other. In What Do A Christian Be? the two main characters, Scott and Lori, work through how to become a Christian, and then how to face various issues in the Chrisitan life. Scott and Lori confront dysfunctional family life, sexual temptations, false prophets, race relations, social elitism, and other contemporary problems. How Scott and Lori work through those problems helps us to know how to move from Christian belief into Christian behavior.
They were in it for the fun, but never expected the storm... Life for hometown ER physician Dr. Max Lange has always been sweet. He loves his job and is dialed in socially with his family, friends, and community. But lately, something feels like it's missing. When a visiting doctor pulls him in for a hot kiss and asks him to play along in order to avoid unwanted attention from a hospital administrator, Max knows exactly what he wants and needs—the lovely Dr. Mitchell. After a tragic error shakes her confidence beyond repair, Dr. Lauren Mitchell has abandoned her career in cardiothoracic surgery and instead works as a lead medical consultant for a top cardiovascular technology company. She enjoys her simple life on the road—hotel rooms, room service, and no emotional entanglements. When a violent storm throws her into service at St. Mark’s hospital, Max has only a few days to prove to Lauren that they belong together, while she must reevaluate her career…and her life. Will Max’s love be enough to make River’s Edge and Max her home?
It's hard to get serious when your one and only won't take you seriously Annie, Get Your Guy Lori Foster What was a woman supposed to do? Guy Donovan had always treated Annie Sawyers like a little sister. But Annie already had a brother—what she wanted was a husband. Guy, to be precise! So when he announced his plans to get engaged—to the wrong woman! —Annie set out to seduce him. Which would have been a lot easier if Guy wasn't playing hard to get… Messing Around With Max Lori Foster His love life was going to the dogs! Max Sawyers would do anything for his mangy, bad-tempered mutt, Cleo—he'd even give up his footloose lifestyle and take a wife. The trouble was, the only woman Cleo had ever taken a liking to was Maddie Montgomery. And Maddie was also the only woman on the planet who didn't want to snag Max permanently!
