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New release. An epic love story set in the world's darkest days.

While the clouds of war gather, two innocent young lovers plan their future. As 1941 draws to a close Malaya is thrown in to turmoil. The couple suffer the ultimate betrayal and their dreams are shattered.

Beautiful Lan lives through unbearable hardship while the dangers of war lurk around every corner.
When peace is restored, tragedy leads Lan across the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand. But the questions that have haunted her for years remain unanswered. Did her family survive the war? Was Hai taken to the death railways? If he is alive, does he wait for her return or has she faded from his memory?

“Orchid Girl” is a moving story of family, history at its darkest and the power of love. This is the journey of Lan and Hai.

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“Orchid Girl” an epic story of love set in our darkest days. Available on Kindle, paperback to follow. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756RXQ1L/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1503974716&sr=1-1&keywords=orchid+girl

While the clouds of war gather, two innocent young lovers plan their future. As 1941 draws to a close Malaya is thrown in to turmoil. The couple suffer the ultimate betrayal and their dreams are shattered. Beautiful Lan lives through unbearable hardship while the dangers of war lurk around every corner.

When peace is restored, tragedy leads Lan across the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand. But the questions that have haunted her for years remain unanswered. Did her family survive the war? Was Hai taken to the death railways? If he is alive, does he wait for her return or has she faded from his memory?

“Orchid Girl” is a moving story of family, history at its darkest and the power of love. This is the journey of Lan and Hai.

 

 

While the clouds of war gather, two innocent young lovers plan their future. As 1941 draws to a close Malaya is thrown in to turmoil. The couple suffer the ultimate betrayal and their dreams are shattered. Beautiful Lan lives through unbearable hardship while the dangers of war lurk around every corner.

When peace is restored, tragedy leads Lan across the world. But the questions that have haunted her for years remain unanswered. Did her family survive the war? Was Hai taken to the death railways? If he is alive, does he wait for her return or has she faded from his memory?

A moving story of family, history at its darkest and the power of love. This is the journey of Lan and Hai. An epic love story set in the world’s darkest days.

The author of this book resides in New Zealand. If you are a reader from the United States, the spelling of some words may differ slightly from what is familiar to you.

Romantic Suspense set in New Zealand. The Beach and Beyond series. Box includes Crumbs to Caviar and The Cost of Caviar.

462 pages. One woman's struggle to leave the ghosts of her past behind and find love in the arms of ruthless Blake Coleman.

Yours on Kindle Unlimited or download on Kindle for a limited time at US $3.99.


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This book is by another one of my favourite authors. But it was not my favourite offering by Mr Sparks.

Having said that, there has not been one book, written by Nicholas Sparks, that I have considered a waste of time reading.

I think my problem was that initially “The Last Song” felt a more suitable read for younger people than myself. It followed the journey of a young woman, Veronica Miller “Ronnie” as she rebelled against her divorced parents and her situation.

However, as the story progressed, Ronnie was faced with some real issues. At that point the book became more suitable for a mature reader.

Did I enjoy “The Last Song,” yes. Definitely a beach type read and a well constructed love story. I would not expect anything less from Nicholas Sparks

“Beach and Beyond” Box set Romantic Suspense

“Crumbs to Caviar” (Book one)

Shona and her husband take time to recover at their beachside holiday home after the accident that shattered their world. But what should have been a fresh start for the young couple begins a chain of events that will turn their lives upside down. Shona is forced to face the ghosts of her past with tragic consequences.

An ocean away, Blake Coleman lives the celebrity lifestyle. Numerous women pass through his life. But Blake has no interest in committing again. Caring for his disabled brother and his corporate empire his life is full, yet empty.

A twisted tale of a life shattered by betrayal and dangerous obsession, beachside holidays and a love that could change it all.

“The Cost of Caviar” (Book two)

Building a new life beside magnificent Teal Lake should have been easy. After all, Shona McGuire wasn’t asking for much. A return to the ordinary life, security for her son and a man to love. But when tragedy strikes, and a stranger seeking solitude arrives at the lake, everything is thrown into turmoil.

“The Cost of Caviar” continues the story of Shona McGuire and Blake Coleman started in “Crumbs to Caviar”.

This bundle contains both Book one and Book two of the “Beach and Beyond” series. “Crumbs to Caviar” and “The Cost of Caviar” are also available individually on Kindle.

The author of this book resides in New Zealand. If you are a reader from the United States, the spelling of some words may differ slightly from what is familiar to you. A glossary at the back of the book provides insight in to the New Zealand terms.

Now Available as a box set.

“Crumbs to Caviar” (Book one)
On the day Shona McGuire’s car careered off the highway everything changed. The future looked bleak for the young mother, until she was offered the chance to launch her dream career. But not everyone was happy about Shona’s decision, and soon even the family’s beachside holiday home would hide danger.

Blake Coleman lived the celebrity lifestyle. He cared for his disabled brother and his empire, but not for the women that passed through his life. Blake controlled everything in his world until Shona McGuire walked through the door, and turned his life upside down.

“The Cost of Caviar” (Book two)
Shona’s life is back on track after the traumas of the past. She is starting over with an amazing man, a delightful son, and a luxurious home above magnificent Teal Lake. What could possibly go wrong?

The “Cost of Caviar” picks up the story of Shona McGuire and Blake Coleman that began in the novel “Crumbs to Caviar.” It portrays the raw emotion that could lead to lasting love, and an obsession that could end a life.

This bundle contains both Book one and Book two of the “Beach and Beyond” series. “Crumbs to Caviar” and “The Cost of Caviar” are also available individually on Kindle.

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Building a new life beside magnificent Teal Lake should have been easy. After all Shona McGuire wasn’t asking for much. A return to the ordinary life she once despised, security for her son, and a man that could return her love.

But is the ruthless, workaholic, Blake Coleman capable of being that man? He has left it all behind to join her in paradise. All behind apart from his corporate life and his half-truths. When tragedy tears Blake’s world apart and a stranger arrives at the lake, Shona finds it is more than an ocean that separates their very different worlds.

The “Cost of Caviar” picks up the story of Shona McGuire and Blake Coleman that began in the novel “Crumbs to Caviar.” It is the story of the love between a man and a woman and a parent and a child. It portrays the raw emotion that could lead to love or to an obsession that could end a life.

The author of this book resides in New Zealand. If you are a reader from the United States, the spelling of some words may differ slightly from what is familiar to you. A glossary at the back of the book provides insight in to the New Zealand terms.

Book Two of “The Beach and Beyond” series has just been released.

Building a new life beside magnificent Teal Lake should have been easy. After all Shona McGuire wasn’t asking for much. A return to the world of the white picket fence and ordinary life she once despised, security for her son, and a man that can return her love.

But is the ruthless, workaholic, Blake Coleman capable of being that man. He has left it all behind to join her in paradise, all behind him apart from his corporate life, and his half-truths. When tragedy tears Blake’s world apart, and a stranger, seeking solitude arrives at the lake, Shona finds it is more than an ocean that separates their very different worlds.

“The Cost of Caviar” book two of the “Beach and Beyond” series comes to a chilling conclusion. This is not a sugar coated romance and contains language that may offend some readers.

The author of this book resides in New Zealand. If you are a reader from the United States, the spelling of some words may differ slightly from what is familiar to you. A glossary at the back of the book provides insight in to the lesser known Maori words.

The second book in the "Beach and Beyond" series has just been released.

"The Cost of Caviar" continues Shona McGuire and Blake Coleman's story.

Shona's life is back on track after the traumas of the past. She is starting over and the pieces have all come together for her. She's got an amazing man, a delightful son, and a luxurious villa away from it all. What could possibly go wrong?

“The Cost of Caviar” book two of the “Beach and Beyond” series comes to a chilling conclusion. This is not a sugar coated romance and contains language that may offend some readers.