The BRAND NEW gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden! Friend or Foe? Patsy Diamond thought she had her life and her business dealings under control...she was wrong. Because just as Patsy is hoping for calm, chaos erupts, and Patsy is forced to make decisions that could cost her everything. The only people Patsy can rely on are her inner circle – her family and her close friends. But with danger and threats seemingly lurking around every corner Patsy must take extra care with who she trusts with her secrets. So when Patsy meets handsome stable hand Phillipe Carreaux, she’s immediately wary. Can she bring Phillipe into her world or is it simply too dangerous? And is Phillipe everything he appears to be? With her future on the line, Patsy must think smart if she hopes to hold on to her Diamond reign forever... What people are saying about Gillian Godden! 'An edge of your seat read that will leave you breathless!' Bestselling author, Kerry Kaya. 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder! Bestselling author Owen Mullen.
Discover the addictive Diamonds series from bestselling gangland autoer Gillian Godden 'An edge of your seat read that will leave you breathless!' Kerry Kaya 'Characters were so real I'm still looking over my shoulder! Owen Mullen This boxset contains the complete Diamonds series from bestselling gangland author Gillian Godden Diamond Geezer Rough Diamonds Queen of Diamonds Forever Diamond Diamond Geezer Diamond by name Handsome, wealthy and successful, lawyer Nick Diamond is a man who commands and expects respect from everyone he meets. People think he is a man to be trusted. They are wrong. Deadly by nature Because away from his glittering life in upper-class Chelsea, Nick is keeping a dark and dangerous secret. One that takes him to the slum estates of Glasgow and a very different world. Nick will do anything to keep his secret under wraps, because if it’s ever revealed it would be his downfall. Rough Diamonds In the aftermath of her husband’s shocking murder, Patsy Diamond wants answers. Who was Nick really? Where is all his money? And who killed the man she once loved? Patsy knows exactly who to go to first - Nick’s pregnant mistress, Natasha. Natasha might seem young and innocent, but Patsy’s certain the girl is hiding something. And the only way to find out what is to keep Natasha close and make her part of the Diamond family. With the two women forming an unlikely bond, they begin to dig deeper into Nick’s secret life and discover things that shock...and terrify them. Because Nick Diamond played a deadly game and if the women in his life want payback, then they are going to have to follow his rules – or break them and make their own. But the strongest diamonds are created under pressure and these women are no exception... Queen of Diamonds Head of the Diamond family, Patsy is determined to make a success of husband Nick’s gangland empire – whatever the cost. Nick was ruthless and cold-blooded, but he built a legacy that Patsy wants to protect. So when a mysterious woman from Nick’s past turns up claiming to be Patsy’s new business partner, she senses trouble. Karen Duret demands Patsy’s help, but it comes with a catch. If Patsy refuses, Karen threatens to expose the Diamond family’s darkest secrets... Patsy needs the help of her trusted allies more than ever, but when a rival gang start a turf war, the stakes suddenly become deadly. Torn between loyalties, Patsy knows that blood will be spilled. And as battle commences, the question on everyone's lips is - who will be crowned the queen of diamonds? Forever Diamond Patsy Diamond thought she had her life and her business dealings under control. She was wrong. Just as Patsy is hoping for calm, chaos erupts, and Patsy is forced to make decisions that could cost her everything. The only people Patsy can rely on are her inner circle – her family and her close friends. But with danger and threats seemingly lurking around every corner Patsy must take extra care with who she trusts with her secrets. So when Patsy meets handsome stable hand Phillipe Carreaux, she’s immediately wary. Can she bring Phillipe into her world or is it simply too dangerous? With her future on the line, Patsy must think smart if she hopes to hold on to her Diamond reign forever...
Forever Lasting New York , FELNY is a trade publication of Jewelry, Diamonds, Rare Gemstones, Antique Jewels, Important pearls and Fine Watches. As a guide book, Felny connects Jewelers/exhibitors to their buyers around the world. Manufacturers, Jewelers distributors and wholesalers are unique in their precious crafts; Forever-Lasting New York® is an available resource to the Jewelry dealers, buyers and estate Jewelry collectors. For this reason, retailers and dealers turn to Felny when buying for their stores or as independent dealers. Forever-Lasting New York, a leading resource trade publication reaches millions of buyers, dealers and distributors all over the WORLD – exposing our advertisers’ virtuoso craftsmanship. In FELNY, you will discover some of the most brilliant collectors’ Masterpieces, artistic geniuses and originality. Forever Lasting New York ® is headquartered in New York City; the Jewelry capital of the World! It has its presence in all the major jewelry shows around the globe.
“She’s a pretty wildflower destined for my brother's vase. I'll make her mine, even if how I do it will make flowers wilt.” A DARK FRENCH MAFIA ROMANCE My love is wasted like gemstones in the dust, walked over by an oblivious shoe. It takes many suffering years and layers of mountains to squeeze carbon into a precious stone. Now that I'm polished and hard like a diamond, he doesn't get to kick me back into the dirt. Men like him don't love women like me. They don't love. Period. But he made me. He'll live with me. Because diamonds are forever. Note: Diamonds are Forever is Book 3 of the Diamonds are Forever trilogy and concludes Zoe and Maxime's story. Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1) and Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) must be read first to follow the story. This dark mafia romance trilogy is part of the Diamond Magnate collection. You don't have to read the other books to follow the story. The Diamond Magnate collection in order: Standalone Novels (Dark Arranged Marriage & Mistaken Identity Romance) Beauty in Deception Beauty in the Broken Diamonds are Forever Trilogy (Dark Mafia / Kidnapping Romance) Diamonds in the Dust (Book 1) Diamonds in the Rough (Book 2) Diamonds are Forever (Book 3) Beauty in the Stolen Trilogy (Dark Heist Romance) Stolen Lust (Book 1) Stolen Life (Book 2) Stolen Love (Book 3) Beauty in Imperfection Duology (Dark Arranged Marriage Romance) Imperfect Intentions (Book 1) Imperfect Affections (Book 2)
Plant This Diamond is the first book of its kind. All sixty-seven poems are lined with the word diamond . Let’s uplift one another. We do not have to think alike to know Jesus. He knows every heart . Seek and you shall find. Plant this diamond —an open core pressure to heal every soul.
Forever Lasting New York , FELNY is a trade publication of Jewelry, Diamonds, Rare Gemstones, Antique Jewels, Important pearls and Fine Watches. As a guide book, Felny connects Jewelers/exhibitors to their buyers around the world. Manufacturers, Jewelers distributors and wholesalers are unique in their precious crafts; Forever-Lasting New York® is an available resource to the Jewelry dealers, buyers and estate Jewelry collectors. For this reason, retailers and dealers turn to Felny when buying for their stores or as independent dealers. Forever-Lasting New York, a leading resource trade publication reaches millions of buyers, dealers and distributors all over the WORLD – exposing our advertisers’ virtuoso craftsmanship. In FELNY, you will discover some of the most brilliant collectors’ Masterpieces, artistic geniuses and originality. Forever Lasting New York ® is headquartered in New York City; the Jewelry capital of the World! It has its presence in all the major jewelry shows around the globe.
As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious. What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire. What moves the world is what moves each of us: desire. Jewelry—which has long served as a stand-in for wealth and power, glamor and success—has birthed cultural movements, launched political dynasties, and started wars. Masterfully weaving together pop science and history, Stoned breaks history into three categories—Want, Take, and Have—and explains what the diamond on your finger has to do with the GI Bill, why green-tinted jewelry has been exalted by so many cultures, why the glass beads that bought Manhattan for the Dutch were initially considered a fair trade, and how the French Revolution started over a coveted necklace. Studded with lively personalities and fascinating details, Stoned tells the remarkable story of our abiding desire for the rare and extraordinary.
The paragon of physical perfection and a sparkling example of Earth's forces at work, the diamond has fascinated all realms of society, from Russian tsars and Hollywood stars to scientists and brides-to-be. The Nature of Diamonds is an authoritative and richly illustrated look at nature's most coveted gem. Leading geologists, gemologists, physicists, and cultural observers cover every facet of the stone, from its formation in the depths of the Earth and its explosive ascent to the surface, to its economic, regal, social, and technological roles. The book takes the reader to cutting-edge research on the frontiers of diamond exploration and exploitation, from Arctic wastes to laboratories that create industrial diamonds for cutting tools that slice through rock. Charting the history of mining from its origins in India and Brazil, the book follows the diamond rush in South Africa to today's high-tech enterprises. It provides a glimpse into the economics of the diamond trade, and an overview of diamond cutting, from the rough uncut stones in early Indian and Roman jewelry to the multifaceted stones we see today. The cultural history of the diamond as both a revered and a social symbol is explored, from its early history as the exclusive property of royalty to today's brilliant-laden jewelry as an emblem of wealth and status. The engaging text is complemented by more than 200 lavish illustrations which span fine art, earth science, and cultural studies and capture the brilliance and beauty of this extraordinary gem.
Build the machine! Save the family! When 12-year-old billionaire Zig Zephyr discovers these words in his dead grandfather’s journal, he has no idea what they mean. But he quickly learns that Alton Zephyr—famous inventor, jewel thief, escaped prisoner—had many secrets…beginning with the lab hidden under his family’s garden. And his plans for a time machine. With the help of an eccentric scientist and his two children, Zig and his friends soon embark on a chase through history, solving a series of riddles Alton left hidden in time. Along the way, they experience some of the most important moments in American history—and learn that old family mysteries sometimes come back to life and danger is just seconds away.
Everybunny knows that a little bit of luck can turn an ordinary day into an adventure! Welcome to Bright Burrow, home to the six hoppiest, floppiest, pluckiest, luckiest bunnies around. Diamond heads to Mirror Lake trying to see her future! Mostly she wants to know whether or not she'll get the present she wants for her birthday. But it turns out she gets something very unwanted - a new brother! He keeps ruining everything for Diamond- culminating in eating her homework! With no other answers, Diamond runs away from home, panicking her friends. Can they find Diamond before her birthday is over?
