Let’s start with: King of My Scars by Abby North , which is a romantic thriller combining passion, danger, and heart-stopping suspense, what more could anyone ask? www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FVDVZQVZ/ Releasing November 6th and can be pre-ordered @£0.99 Available across Europe and beyond.

“He’s kryptonite to my intentions. The exception to all my self-imposed rules. The one to have stolen my heart and the man who I willingly give my body.” Arianna has left everything behind — her past, her pain, and the men who broke her. In Las Vegas, she vows never to trust again… until she meets Denham King. He’s dangerous, yet her safest haven. Dark, yet the light that pulls her out of the shadows. But when her past refuses to stay buried, loving him becomes her greatest risk. Such an exciting blend of spice and thrill, King of My Scars marks the beginning of The Kingdom series — and the next chapter for dp worldwide.

A Bridge Through Time by Jennae Vale (Kindle Edition) is Book 1 of 3 of The Bridge Through Time Series . It is a gorgeous travel romance set in the similarly gorgeous Scottish Highlands. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FPXCWF1V/ @ £0.99

It has all the ingredients of a great read: a mysterious stranger, a time-torn romance, and a Highland destiny – Ashley Moore’s journey from modern San Francisco to medieval Scotland will test her heart, her courage, and her fate, for Ashley’s life in San Francisco has hit a few snags, not the least of which involves sightings of a mystery man around every corner. Is she losing her mind or does he really exist? Her search for this grey-eyed stranger leads her to Scotland, and as she crosses a fog-shrouded bridge there he is, a 16th-century Highlander. Cailin MacBayne is no stranger to beautiful women, but has always managed to stay one step ahead of commitment, that is, until he meets Ashley … Read on, it’s only £0.99 after all.

Jennae Vale is a best selling author of romance with a touch of magic. As a history buff from an early age, Jennae often found herself daydreaming in history class–wondering what it would be like to live in the places and time periods she was learning about. Writing time travel romance has given her an opportunity to take those daydreams and turn them, extremely successfully, into stories to share with readers everywhere.

The Waterway Girls by Milly Adams is a moving, and fascinating British WWII saga of friendship. love and resilience and is the first of three in The Waterway Girls series. Kindle Edition https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRN1JWMF/  @ £0.99

In war-torn London, young Polly Holmes leaves bomb damaged London in 1943 to join a narrowboat crew on Britain’s canals – where friendship, resilience, and the hope of new beginnings carry her through the dark days of war. To begin with, though, she has to get to grips with narrowboats, locks, loading and unloading, and finding she has blisters where she didn’t know she had places. Importantly she has to work as a team with her fellow crew members: strong and impetuous Verity who had a bark, but does she bite? And their seasoned skipper, Bet. Together they hold their own, and despite personal tragedies, they power on, learning that there is joy, healing and hope on the waterways, even as the war plays out around them.

Milly Adams (aka bestselling author Margaret Graham and Annie Clarke) found herself chatting with three ladies on a train who were talking about their friend who, in the 2nd WW, had joined the Idle Women (read the book and it explains IW). These lovely train passengers explained how these women supplemented the boaters joining them toiling along canals delivering coal, war materials, this that and the other, day in and day out, ignoring V1s and V2s,and, importantly, snatching relaxing moments amongst the community they came to love – some more than others, of course. So,of course, Milly had to write about these heroes that she hadn’t known existed.

Anything for Him by LK Chapman https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRMTKMYK/ @ £0.99

Felicity is at her lowest – vulnerable and emotionally numb after her parents die in a house fire – when she is attracted to volatile and troubled Jay like a moth to a flame.

Allowing herself to be drawn into Jay’s twisted revenge plan against his former best friend, Felicity soon learns that no matter what she does, it will never be enough for Jay. As his jealousy and insecurity tip him into escalating violence against her, Felicity questions everything he has told her about his past and his former girlfriend, Sammie, and hatches a desperate plan to escape … Does she make it? Oh no, Read, enjoy, and discover. A fabulous read.

The Wedding Shroud by Elisabeth Storrs is the first book in the captivating Tale of Ancient Rome three book series by bestselling author Elisabeth Storrs. Kindle Edition https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FP2847X6/ @ £0.99

“All the drama and sensuality expected of an historical romance, plus a sensitivity to the realities of life in a very different time and world …” – Ursula K. Le Guin

In 406 BC, to seal a tenuous truce, the young Roman Caecilia is wedded to Vel Mastarna, an Etruscan nobleman from Veii. Leaving her militaristic homeland, Caecilia is determined to remain true to Roman virtues while living among the sinful Etruscans. But, despite her best intentions, she is seduced by a culture that offers women education, independence, sexual freedom, and an empowering religion.

Enchanted by Veii but terrified of losing ties to Rome, Caecilia performs rites to delay becoming a mother, thereby postponing true entanglement. Yet as she develops an unexpected love for Mastarna, she’s torn between her birthplace and the city in which she now lives. As war looms, Caecilia discovers Fate is not so easy to control, and she must choose where her allegiance lies. An intriguing and enjoyable novel, it really is.

The Carlswick Affair by SL Beaumont is the beginning of The Carlswick Mysteries a series of intrigue, secrets, and suspense: Kindle Edition https://www.digital-publishers.com/en/novels/the-carlswick-affair-mystery-ebook? @£0.99

Who do you trust when everyone around you has secrets? When Stephanie Cooper investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great aunt’s death, she discovers a painting thought stolen by the Nazis and destroyed during WWII, hanging in the home of the intriguing James Knox, guitarist with indie band, The Fury.

As Stephanie delves deeper into this mystery she begins to uncover the secrets and deceptions of a previous generation. Gossip in Carlswick village about a tragic wartime romance is mingled with whispers of clandestine visitors, art smuggling and perhaps, collaboration with the Nazis. A totally fascinating novel. You will love it. Such a lovely collection of kindle reads to keep up at night. Aren’t we lucky.

I love audio versions of my own books – somehow it is a luxury to listen to one’s words after the hard work’s finished – being brought to life by just the right narrator, and as Milly Adams ( aka Margaret Graham ) I can remember the thrill of sitting back while various of my creations were suddenly alive. To actually listen to other authors‘ superb novels is an even greater thrill – somehow we can become immersed, lost in the drama. But it has to be the right author, with just the right narrator.

So did this audio version of novellas Interference and Insurgency of the Verdant String series written by bestselling, award winning, author, Michelle Diener, narrated by the wonderfully evocative Natalie Beran, succeed? You bet your bottom dollar it did.

Interference, the first novella, deliciously plotted, introduces the the world of the Verdant String series – seven planets across five solar systems – and Insurgence, a rather longer novella, set within the same world – and it’s just as gripping. You’ll meet fascinating characters including Nyha, Nick Bartega, Tila and Commander Drake as conspiracy and insurgents whirl among the planets. There’s a lot to hold together, but unsurprisingly author Michelle Diener manipulates and brings them very much to life with panache, aided and abetted by supreme narrator Natalie Beran.

Interference introduces the Verdant String series by setting up the world and the central mystery of the insurgents. It follows Nick Bartega as he investigates explosions and becomes involved with Tila when she is taken hostage.

Insurgency is set in the same world and continues the story with a focus on the conspiracy behind the initial incident.

So let me just give you a bit more of a flavour of Interference: the titchy moon of Cepi is on a countdown to destruction, and Nyha Bartali is to take her four wards for what is probably the last possible look at this archaeological wonder, but hang on, there is someone with a different plan – and this someone takes Nyha and her girls hostage. But why? Because this antagonist want to steal Cepi’s secrets. So … Nope, I’m not about to give away any more. Let’s move on to:

Insurgency: The Parnian city of Var is under siege. Nick Bartega is part of the Protection Unit team investigating a string of explosions, but with no discernible pattern, and no one taking responsibility, it’s a condundrum and the team is at a loss. That is, until his neighbour, Tila, is caught up in the first real mistake the insurgents have made. But what is that mistake and where does it lead? Come now, you don’t expect me to tell you, surely?

Bravo author Michelle Diener, is it any wonder she is a bestselling, award-winning author, and of such a wide range of subjects: historical fiction, fantasy and science fiction romance novels. Of course, she knows both sides of the writing world, having worked in publishing and also IT, which I find particularly impressive as it is a field in which I am a total dullard, and which leaves me completely baffled – even distraught with incomprehension. More, Michelle was born in London and now lives in Australia with her husband and children. Australia, particularly WA is a place I love, and to which I have been several times, having decided to write a couple of books (as Margaret Graham) set in the area of Margaret River and Northern Territories. (And yes, the books, and involvement in a subsequent TV documentary were written partly because, of course, I had to toddle over to research. By the way there are no wines like the Margaret River wines, let me tell you).

When Michelle’s not writing, you can find her on https://www.michellediener.com/about and author Facebook page, and interacting with readers on her Facebook Readers’ Group, on Instagram or Threads.

Honestly, this is such a great read, narrated superbly by Natalie Beran. Here we have a truly great team along with Usound, the audiobook team.

Reviewed by Milly Adams (aka Margaret Graham and Annie Clarke), Author of The Waterways Girls 3 book series – The Waterways Girls kindles available here www.facebook.com/authormillyadams www.facebook.com/margaretgraham4 www.millyadams.com