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'A bit of a first today - but when it's from one of my favourite publishers, Blackbird Books, it's a pretty safe bet that as well as being a little different
it'll be a little bit special too...' Being Anne, RNA Media Star of the Year, 2019
JUNE 27th 2024
The Tower of Secrets
Book 1 of The Bewitched Trilogy
Fantasy romance debut by KELLY ALLEYN
Welcome to The Tower of Secrets. A TV studio full of secrets where everyone has something to hide:
The boys
Sean: Lovable Sean wears his heart on his sleeve. He can't hide his passion for Alice, but he's sleeping with Decima. Does a secret tattoo in a very private place mark the beginning of the end for Sean?
Cory: Much to his dismay, fiercely independent cool Zen Cory feels Cupid's tap on his heart. Is it for the wrong girl?
Josh: Studio director Josh is boss Cliff Gauld's right-hand-man and Decima's confidante. But is her trust in him misplaced?
Ramon: Beautiful Ramon is a back-room team-player, but nothing will get in the way of his secret ambition to get in front of the cameras one day.
The girls
Decima: Decima Gauld is called in as a replacement presenter at her father's TV station. As the boss's daughter, she rules the Tower's 18th floor studio with a fist of iron. But Decima's show is called The Witch's Hour. And Decima is not a witch. If her secret gets out, she is ruined.
Alice: Unprepared for the lengths to which her jealous boss will go to drive her out of her job, Decima’s timid PA Alice finds herself humiliated and terrified. But Alice is secretly a real witch, daughter of the formidable Astrid, breeder of Screechers, terrifying fighting demons kept locked away in their fortified basement dungeon. In the high-stakes world of daily TV chat shows, Decima’s fierce battle with Alice takes a supernatural turn when Alice’s unleashes her powers.
But when outside danger threatens them both, they must find a way to unite if they are to survive.
Welcome to the Tower of Secrets. Hold tight for a heart-stopping ride...
Series produced in paperback and ebook. Available online and to order from all good bookstores (Book 1 ISBN 9781068650505; Book 2 ISBN 9781068650512; Book 3 ISBN 9781068650529)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9VKGRVG 1 UK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VKGRVG 1 US
JUNE 27th 2024
The Witch's Tale
Book 2 of The Bewitched Trilogy by Kelly Alleyn
Dark forces align against Alice and her tormentor
Seemingly naive secret witch Alice is promoted to TV chat show co-presenter alongside ruthless, manipulative Decima. As Alice's self-confidence grows, so too does the TV crew's passion for her and she becomes the unwitting target for Decima's bitter jealousy. But Alice’s magical powers are a good match for Decima’s dirty tricks, and she uses them in ways that leave Decima increasingly bewildered. Away from the studio, there are momentous changes in Alice’s personal life whilst Decima finds the true meaning of love in an unlikely place. As their silent skirmish continues, dark forces capable of destroying them both align. When the world as they know it crumbles around them, an evening of terror leads to a dramatic twist of fate.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VW4HC7 USA
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9VW4HC7 UK
JUNE 27th 2024
Twists of Fate
Book 3 of The Bewitched Trilogy by Kelly Alleyn
A bombshell confession reveals the Tower's final secret
With the world they once knew destroyed, Alice, Decima and the surviving crew of CGO TV must find ways to rebuild their lives. Whilst exploring fresh opportunities and new relationships, they are unaware of a growing danger. Through the highs and lows of love and loss, hope and fear, it takes a touch of magic to bring them the true happiness they seek.
In a shocking final twist, The Tower’s biggest secret is unveiled.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9VL1Z1C US
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9VL1Z1C UK
MARCH 2021
The Spirit of the Horse - More Stories of Life, Love & Leadership
by Pam Billinge
Sequel to the popular memoir, The Spell of the Horse, by therapist, leadership coach and author Pam Billinge. Pam continues her exploration into the true nature of horses, their power to heal and the spiritual dynamic between humans and these magnificent creatures.
When Pam follows her dream to a farmhouse with five acres in northern
France, she is able to live alongside her horses for the first time. Here, in the heart of nature, deeper insights are revealed into the healing connection between horse and human and the
incredible power of presence to transform. Might it be that learning to honour and communicate with another species helps us to reframe the way we perceive each other, as well as how we might see
ourselves?
FEBRUARY 2021
It's A Mad World - Travels Through a Muddled Life
by Susie Kelly
Unlike her daredevil husband, Susie Kelly is afraid of water, elevators, heights, skiing and flying upside down and she hates being in the spotlight. No matter how hard she tries, things seem to go wrong more often than they go right. Fortunately she can see the funny side of most things, even her cancer diagnosis. However, snoring transforms her from a sweet little thing into a pitiless monster.
These often funny and sometimes poignant tales of travels through Susie’s muddled life confirm that, as Simon Reeve writes in his autobiography Step by Step, …it is always worth remembering that some of the most memorable times can happen when things go a bit wrong.
OCTOBER 2020
Famous Cat Lovers Through the Centuries
What do Cleopatra, Einstein and John Lennon have in common? They were all passionate about cats.
Take a journey through the centuries with this gorgeous book of personal stories about famous cat lovers and their cats. Why were all of Andy Warhol's 27 cats called Sam? And did Isaac Newton really invent the cat flap?
Discover unique cat stories and more from the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Charles Dickens and Freddie Mercury. Funny, sad, tragic and heartwarming, this is the perfect books for all cat lovers.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Every betrayal has a consequence... one family ...one woman ...one summer
The Bonds are, seemingly, a tight family unit, until one fateful summer when the temptations of lust and love come for them all... Tiger mum Anna, who gave up her career to build the perfect home life in London's leafy Chiswick, is shocked to the core when she discovers that her husband of 20 years is having an affair. Her daughter meanwhile is transforming into a tricky teen chopping at the apron strings. Then Jack walks into their lives. Sophie’s first boyfriend is a breath of fresh air for the whole family and Anna gradually discovers new purpose for herself. But when yet more deceit creeps in, tensions soar. Anna is propelled through a tangled web of secrets and lies towards a devastating climax.
AUGUST 2020
by Susie Kelly
Laugh through your tears and cry through your chuckles with this magnificent collection of Susie Kelly's popular Kenya memoirs.
Susie Kelly is an Amazon Top 20 [Paid] Chart Author in the USA, UK & Australia
#1 in Travel, NonFiction, Memoir & More
I Wish I Could Say I Was Sorry
JUNE 2020
A heartwarming tale of a young woman with learning difficulties and her quest to find love
Life as the single mum of a learning-disabled daughter in a small town in the West Midlands is tough. To Izzie's alarm, all her daughter, Jaya, 18, wants from life is to get married and have babies. How can Izzie continue to protect Jaya whilst at the same time letting her go? When Jaya mistakenly believes she has found love with a naive young teaching assistant, Izzie has to act. Maybe finding Jaya a ‘suitable husband’ via an arranged marriage wouldn't be so crazy.
MAY 2020
The Incredible Cherry Bun Tree
by Thea Howdle
When Monica Badger finds a book of amazing true stories she is excited to read about The
Incredible Cherry Bun Tree.
Can it be true? Is there really a tree full of delicious cherry buns? Monica’s adventure starts when she sets out to try to find this incredible tree. Do you think she found it?
Enchanting picture book story and colouring book.
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