They left the city, heading north to Sophia's childhood home. The journey could be completed in a day, but they'd left late and both had no wish to discover the effects of Sophia's dress on her mother and father. So, after a night at a quiet wayside inn, Sophia caused a mild sensation in the …
Paul got in touch with Lexi the next day, letting her know what was expected to be published and arranging an appointment to go through the photos with her to create a shortlist for Mrs Gresham’s approval. Lexi relayed the information to the rest of the family, and Ally braced herself for questions as the …
A glum face appeared at the Lost and Found counter. "I don't suppose you've had a heart handed in?" "As in a heart heart?" "Yes, I lost it on the train yesterday. This woman got on and smiled at me when she sat down. We both read our books and then, when she got off …
Alec gave an internal sigh of relief as the towers of Lilyfeld Hall came into view over the trees. In hindsight (always helpful), he should have had it out with Mellisande before they left her father's keep. The events of the past two days had made any sort of conversation impossible, let alone one likely …
She was dealing with two couriers, a client demanding an immediate showing of a line that was still only on paper and a journalist hoping to score an unscheduled interview with anyone she could wangle her way in to see. The phone rang, she answered, and asked them to hold, pressing the button before they …
Anaria felt Liam leave the bed the next morning and reluctantly decided to follow suit. This was her life and she needed to get on with living it. She started sorting though her bag for fresh clothes, surprising Liam when he came back through the door moments later with a large jug of water and …
The conversation was interrupted by the reappearance of Violetta, alone this time. "Oh I'm so glad you're still here, I wanted to talk to you without Stephen." Sophia and Connor eyed her with foreboding. "You see, I really want one of those dresses you're making for the other girls. It will be so much fun …
Millie carefully picked her way down the stairs, only looking up at her destination when she was halfway down. What she saw had her staring in amazement. The hollow was a tiny, piled up village, gathered back against the hill, to face a grassy square and an open view to woods and trees beyond. The …
Mav was first with the news, Rory supplying added colour and commentary. "Lady Rosarina is livid! She's the one who sent her father down here to give you a telling off and now he's yelling at her for inappropriate behaviour and being rude to a foreign diplomat." Rory was bubbling, "Of course her tantrum when …
I was sent a brilliant quote in an email newsletter recently. The author of both the newsletter and the quote is a guy called James Clear: "Slow and steady often wins because it keeps you motivated. Take on manageable challenges and you'll get frequent signals of progress. Bite off more than you can chew and …
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