Matchmaking at Port Willow
Matchmaking at Port Willow

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2021-09-16

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1912973790

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‘I absolutely fell in love with Port Willow and its gorgeous residents...Simply wonderful.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review Beatrice found love at Port Willow – now she’s helping others Since arriving in the Scottish Highlands village of Port Willow six months ago while nursing a broken heart, Beatrice Halliday has turned her life around. Now she’s running The Princess and the Pea Inn, madly in love with gorgeous boyfriend Atholl Fergusson, and welcoming visitors from around the globe. Life couldn’t be sweeter – until a surprise discovery threatens to turn her life upside down. Trying to distract herself, eternal romantic Beatrice sets her sights on rekindling the romance between an empty-nester couple holidaying at the Inn, while also trying to bring together city girl Nina, who’s hiding her pain behind a tough exterior, and Atholl’s handsome, easygoing cousin, Mutt. But as Beatrice is about to learn, sometimes the magic of Port Willow doesn’t work on everyone... A gorgeously uplifting read all about finding love and friendship, set in the beautiful Scottish countryside – fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley will love this heartwarming, totally romantic read. Readers are falling in love with Matchmaking at Port Willow: ‘Stunningly warm and beautiful!...the literary equivalent of a hot cup of cocoa on a winter’s night.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'One of those books you don’t want to end...you will be transported to a little oasis of calm and romance.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Be prepared to be drawn into the magic of Port Willow...a heart-wrenching but delightful read!' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'A heartfelt, easy read that makes you want to keep reading on...Highly recommend.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'Fabulous...The story sure felt like a comforting hug.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

A New Chapter at the Borrow a Bookshop
A New Chapter at the Borrow a Bookshop

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2025-01-23

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 1804364649

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Will her new love story be the one she's read before? A decade after they said goodbye after graduation, old friends Harri and Annie reunite in the beautiful village of Clove Lore in Devon – what more could these bookworms want than a holiday running the tumbledown bookshop? Unbeknownst to Annie, Harri is arriving with a bruised heart after the end of his long-term relationship, while Annie is running away from painful memories in Texas. Elsewhere in Clove Lore, the mysterious owner of Castle Lore has died, causing much gossip in the village. When Harri and Annie are sent to investigate the huge Gothic library, they find themselves locked in overnight and soon, are discovering their connection might be more than just good friends... A gorgeously uplifting friends-to-lovers romance that will make your heart sing. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Trisha Ashley and Heidi Swain will adore this. Readers can't get enough of the Borrow A Bookshop series: ‘This book is total holiday goals! ... A heartwarming, cosy, feelgood romcom.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This book is like a warm hug on a cold and rainy day.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Each bookshop book has whisked me away to a beautiful place where books, comfort and love are paramount ... such a heartwarming book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘These books are uplifting, heartwarming, and heartbreaking at the same time’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Perfect if you are a book lover, love bookshops, or enjoy romcoms!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘A wonderful read which made me feel warm and gooey inside. Perfect for a pick-me-up’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday
The Borrow a Bookshop Holiday

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2021-05-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1912973472

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'A romantic book-filled treat' Heidi Swain, author of The Secret Seaside Escape The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Café invites literature lovers to run their very own bookshop ... for a fortnight. Spend your days talking books with customers in your own charming bookshop and serving up delicious cream teas in the cosy café. Bookworms, what are you waiting for? Your holiday is going to be LIT(erary). Apply to: The Borrow-a-Bookshop Bookshop Café, Down-a-long, Clove Lore, Devon. Jude Crawley should be on top of the world. She’s just graduated as a mature student, so can finally go public about her relationship with Philosophy professor, Mack. Until she sees Mack kissing another girl, and her dreams crumble. And worse, their dream holiday – running a tiny bookshop in the harbour village of Clove Lore for two weeks – is non-refundable. Throwing caution to the winds, Jude heads down to Devon, eager to immerse herself in literature and heal her broken heart. But there’s one problem – six foot tall, brooding (but gorgeous) Elliot, who’s also reserved the bookshop holiday for two weeks... As Jude and Elliot put their differences aside to run the bookshop, it seems that Jude might be falling in love with more than just words. Until she discovers what Elliot is running from – and why he’s hiding out in Clove Lore. Can Jude find her own happy ending in a tiny, tumbledown bookshop? Or is she about to find out that her bookish holiday might have an unexpected twist in the tale... The perfect cosy, romantic read for any bookworm! Fans of Jenny Colgan, Cressida McLaughlin and Philippa Ashley will love this feelgood romcom. Readers are loving their stay at The Borrow-A-Bookshop! ‘Every bookworm should read this book. It’s just delightful and my heart feels so happy!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Pure escapism...I highly recommend this book to totally get lost in’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I really loved this story and was thoroughly charmed...the characters were interesting and fabulous’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Emotional, fun, charming and delightful... I absolutely loved this book’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Such a heartwarming and humorous read...I thoroughly recommend this book if you need a pick me up!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘An enchanting and endearing story... Perfect romantic read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I absolutely loved this book...This was the perfect escapism’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This book is total holiday goals! ...A heartwarming, cosy, feel good romcom.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘The perfect summer read that leaves you wanting to feel the sand beneath your toes’ Reader Review ‘I loved this fun, uplifting feelgood book. It really made me smile’ Reader Review

Summer at the Highland Coral Beach
Summer at the Highland Coral Beach

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2020-03-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1912973243

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'Sweet, funny, and emotional...the perfect escape.’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader Review Escape to the Highland Coral Beach and let the sunshine warm your heart... Beatrice Halliday needs a holiday. Booking a trip to the Highlands on a whim, Beatrice hopes learning Gaelic in a beautiful Scottish coastal village will be just the change her life needs. But Port Willow Bay isn’t exactly as the website promised... Instead of learning a new language, she’s booked in to learn the ancient skill of willow weaving, her hotel room is Princess and the Pea themed (with a stack of mattresses for her bed!) and her tutor is Atholl Fergusson, grumpy - but utterly gorgeous - landlord of the hotel where Beatrice is staying. Worse still, she’s the only one booked on the course, meaning lots of time spent up close with Atholl (and his mesmerising blue eyes). But as Beatrice finds herself falling in love with Port Willow Bay and its people, and as she discovers the kind heart beneath Atholl’s stony exterior, can she really leave? Escape to the beautiful Scottish Highlands with this utterly romantic, feelgood book; one visit to Port Willow Bay and you’ll want to come back! Fans of Sarah Morgan, Carole Matthews and Holly Martin will be captivated. Readers are loving Summer at the Highland Coral Beach!: ‘Kiley Dunbar is a wonderful author! She knows how to spin a tale in a way that'll break your heart but make you stay for the happily-ever-after.’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader Review ‘I absolutely adored this book. The characters were so real that it sucked you in and made you feel a part of the story. You didn't want it to end!’ Reader Review ‘This a great and cosy escapism romance, focusing on hope, growth and a whole lot of healing. I really hope this isn't the end for these characters because I completely fell in love with them!’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader Review ‘A great setting for the book - makes me want to go on holiday there too!’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader Review ‘A sweet and great story, and one I had a hard time putting down. Highly recommend this one.’ Reader Review ‘This was a beautifully written book...made you want to visit the places described...I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone’ Reader Review ‘The characters were wonderfully quirky and the setting was gorgeous... Sweet, funny, and emotional, Summer at the Highland Coral Beach was the perfect escape.’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader Review Praise for Kiley Dunbar: ‘I would easily give this book hundreds of stars’ Little Miss Book Lover 87 ‘this book was just sheer gorgeousness from the first page to the last, and I loved every moment...A really special book, and an author to watch for the future’ Being Anne ‘What an adorable, emotional, and beautiful read!!...This is certainly one of my favourite holiday reads and a book that will stick with me’ Diary of a Book Fiend ‘I just adored this book...This is a perfect book to chase away the winter blues and make you dream of love in the summertime. I cannot recommend it highly enough.’ A Little Book Problem ‘This was one of those books that you smiled reading from the very first page. It is such a feel-good rom-com’ Kelly’s Book Space ‘A heart-warming and uplifting romantic read about love lost and found, second chances and new beginnings...will leave you with a great big smile on your face.’ Bookish Jottings ‘a glittering feast of love and happiness that I simply couldn't put down... I urge you all to add this stunning book to your TBR pile immediately.’ Stacy Is Reading

One Summer's Night
One Summer's Night

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2019-03-06

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1912973022

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The path of true love never did run smooth...did it? Kelsey Anderson is stuck in a rut so big, she’ll need a 4-wheel drive to get out. She’s just been made redundant from her dead-end job, and boyfriend Fran is so busy climbing up the career ladder that he’s forgotten how to have fun. She needs to change her life – and fast. Stumbling across an advert for tour guides in Stratford-Upon-Avon seems like the perfect way to bring the sunshine back. In an impulsive move, she moves from her small Scottish village to Shakespeare’s birthplace, armed only with a suitcase and her battered copy of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. Kelsey quickly falls in love with the place, her job as a tourist guide allowing her to explore every inch of the picture-perfect town, from cosy cafes to the picturesque banks of the river. But it’s not just the town that captures her heart, as she finds herself torn between the actors Will and Jonathan who both vie for her affections. But will beautiful Peony, the lead actress at the Oklahoma theatre company where Jonathan is playing Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, play a role in keeping Kelsey and Jonathan apart? Or will flirtatious, charming Will, the fellow tour guide who has set his sights on Kelsey, keep the star-crossed lovers from finding their happy ending? A gorgeously uplifting, feel good romance that will captivate readers of Holly Martin, Cathy Bramley and Milly Johnson. Readers are loving One Summer’s Night: 'I absolutely loved this debut novel from Kiley Dunbar...I haven't enjoyed a book in this genre as much as this for a long time...I defy anyone not to be rooting for Kelsey and booking a mini-break to Stratford when they finish this book! (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer

One Winter's Night
One Winter's Night

Author: Kiley Dunbar

Publisher: Hera books Ltd

Published: 2020-09-16

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1912973448

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Shortlisted for The Romantic Novelists' Association Romantic Comedy Novel Award 2021 A gorgeously uplifting, romantic read that will warm your heart - take a trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon in magical wintertime... It’s autumn in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon and Kelsey Anderson is enjoying her new life in her adopted town. Her Shakespearean tour guide days behind her, she’s now opened her own photography studio and loved up with boyfriend Jonathan – even if a long-distance relationship is sometimes lonely. When best friend Mirren Imrie moves down from Scotland, Kelsey is delighted to have her friend at her side – and as the nights turn colder, Mirren throws herself into dating, until she finds herself growing closer to sexy journalist, Adrian Armadale. But when Mirren uncovers a long-buried scandal while working at the local newspaper, her big scoop might throw Kelsey’s – and Jonathan’s – life upside down. Will she choose her career over her friends’ happiness? And when Jonathan returns from America and discovers the secrets Mirren has uncovered about his family, it throws his relationship with Kelsey onto shaky ground. Can they find their way back to love, before it becomes the winter of their discontent? A romantic, funny and feelgood read that will make you smile from ear to ear. Fans of Milly Johnson, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin will fall in love with this cosy winter read! Readers are loving Kiley's gorgeous, unputdownable new read... ‘WHAT A JOY!... This book is the perfect cosy winter read!’ Reader Review ‘the perfect feel-good book...I was left with that warm and fuzzy feeling.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘a lovely and heartwarming book that will make you swoon and fall in love.’ Reader Review ‘The characters really come alive through the story telling, I loved going on the journey with each one...a really lovely read.’ Reader Review ‘A cute, uplifting story that will warm your heart and put a smile on your face!... a feel good novel filled with characters and moments to be cherished’ Reader Review ‘I would recommend this as a feel good book to get you through the winter months’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Full of great characters...I certainly recommend reading this one.’ Reader Review ‘Lovely plot... Very well described and you can just picture every detail of this novel. 5 stars are well earned.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘I would recommend this to anyone who loves a romantic, light-hearted read, one to just get yourself lost in for a little while.’ Reader Review ‘One cute little winter win!... If you're looking for a cute, Christmas romance, pick this one up!’ Reader Review ‘An uplifting and happy read... just what I needed! I will be looking for more of the author's books.’ Reader Review ‘This uplifting romantic book will take you to Stratford... The romantic, Shakespearean vibes will give you cozy, warm feelings.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘There’s love, heartbreaks, more romance, as well as family angst all included in this lovely book and not forgetting GIN! Absolutely a recommended read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘two lovely romances, with some nice Christmassy atmosphere...The characters are great, and the story was a lovely way to relax for a few hours.’ Reader Review

Model-Based Machine Learning
Model-Based Machine Learning

Author: John Winn

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2023-11-30

Total Pages: 469

ISBN-13: 1498756824

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Today, machine learning is being applied to a growing variety of problems in a bewildering variety of domains. A fundamental challenge when using machine learning is connecting the abstract mathematics of a machine learning technique to a concrete, real world problem. This book tackles this challenge through model-based machine learning which focuses on understanding the assumptions encoded in a machine learning system and their corresponding impact on the behaviour of the system. The key ideas of model-based machine learning are introduced through a series of case studies involving real-world applications. Case studies play a central role because it is only in the context of applications that it makes sense to discuss modelling assumptions. Each chapter introduces one case study and works through step-by-step to solve it using a model-based approach. The aim is not just to explain machine learning methods, but also showcase how to create, debug, and evolve them to solve a problem. Features: Explores the assumptions being made by machine learning systems and the effect these assumptions have when the system is applied to concrete problems. Explains machine learning concepts as they arise in real-world case studies. Shows how to diagnose, understand and address problems with machine learning systems. Full source code available, allowing models and results to be reproduced and explored. Includes optional deep-dive sections with more mathematical details on inference algorithms for the interested reader.