The doctors had no hope for baby Rose. Her mother had contracted the German measles while pregnant with her, and she could be born blind, deaf, mentally handicapped, or have a potentially fatal heart defect. Despite the fervent prayers of Rose's mother to save her daughter, when she was born, the doctors were not optimistic. Although she went on to beat the odds during her first week and survived, the pediatric specialist left the parents with ominous words: "I want to tell you that the best thing you could do is put this child in a home. Don't get attached to her. She will never be normal, and she could still die." Her condition left her with a hearing impairment and a deformed eye that would come to affect her self-image for decades, and her mother suffered from debilitating depression for the rest of her life, which deeply affected her relationship with her daughter. After surviving a childhood full of challenges and trauma, Rose would rediscover the journals she'd kept as a young person, painting a picture of an anguished childhood but also allowing healing insights into her life journey. Pamela Reynolds wrote this book to inspire others challenged with birth defects, family difficulties and childhood trauma, that it doesn't have to hinder them from progression. She believes we are all capable of achieving our dreams.

"Pillow talk exposes methods singles employ in their attempt to secure lasting love. And while the dating game is nothing new, the rules of engagement have become much, more complex."--Cover

Here are 37 unique fairy tales that will delight both adults and children as they can be read and interpreted on many levels. Even though these tales are fiction, we all know that they're really not. Somewhere in a tale is a timeless Truth that will not be denied. And that is why we love fairy tales so much. They haven't got anything to prove because they are the proof. But if you are looking for only sweet tales that end in joy and fairness, you may want to pass this book by. Some fairy tales are simply "dark," and that is because sometimes life is simply dark. Not always, of course, but often enough. Sometimes the hero lives; sometimes he dies. Fairy tales speak to the secret parts of us that we hide from others, so if you are brave, you might meet yourself in one of these pages.

An unputdownable thriller from Diana Wilkinson, author of the Number One bestseller The Girl in Seat 2A It was all meant to be so easy. Payback with a difference. I’d stay in Ballyholme, Northern Ireland, to decide whether to forgive my cheating husband, Ryan. Ciara, my new best friend, would stay in our London home, free of charge, until I made up my mind. The ruse certainly had its plus points: Ciara’s unexpected appearance would freak Ryan out, and my disappearance should make him regret his roving eye. But now I learn Ciara has evidence ... evidence that my husband has committed murder. And she’s no longer answering my texts and calls. Is it some sort of blackmail plot? More worrying, if Ryan is indeed a killer, could he strike again? - ‘This is one hell of a twisted book... I just could not put it down, superbly written right to the end.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review ‘This was one of those books that just flies in! There were some really good twists that I didn't see coming and literally had my jaw on the floor! ... A perfect summer read.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review ‘Another fantastic read from Ms Wilkinson! ... the characters so believable they practically jump right off the page.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review ‘A wonderfully crafted storyline by this author which is very hard to put down.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review ‘A very intriguing story line with well written characters... Twist and turns galore.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ netgalley review

A deeply enthralling, richly romantic novel of passion and adventure by a stunning new voice in historical romance. . . At sixteen, Lady Solange had pledged her love to Damon Wolf, had dreamed they would be together forever. But when her ruthless father threatened Damon's life unless she agreed to marry another, Solange did the only thing she could: she scorned her true love and sent him away. . . never imagining the fate that awaited her, never knowing that one day her destiny would be entwined with Damon's once more. For nine long years, Solange has lived a nightmare, wed to a wealthy lord whose handsome face hides a soul of darkest evil. Yet now, just as she is poised to finally make good her escape, Damon suddenly appears at the castle gate. Gone is the gentle hero of her childhood, replaced by a fiercely attractive, thunderously angry knight, who makes it clear he has never forgiven her betrayal. Convincing Damon to escort her to safety will take all Solange's ingenuity--but the real challenge lies in breaching the walls that Damon has built between them, to win back his trust. . . and his hardened heart.