Sous chef Kirsty Lawrence's problems begin
when the new hotel manager arrives.
Has she really become so inept
or is someone sabotaging her work?
Reeve initialy believes Kirsty is incompetent,
but feels drawn to her. He puts his feelings
but feels drawn to her. He puts his feelings
aside to concentrate on why the
hotel restaurant is losing money.
Could Kirsty be the reason?
Instinct tells him no, but his feelings for
her might be influencing his decision.
Travis Denton's arrival in New Zealand throws
Darcy Farrell's life into turmoil. He states he is
the father of her eight year old niece Brooke
and has come to claim custody of her.
Darcy worries Travis might disappear overseas
with the child but chooses to do
what's best for Brooke.
This brings her into close contact
with Travis, which creates a problem when
she becomes attracted to him!
This novelette is from the WorlWar II Blitz series.
It's Christmas 1938 and Velma's family is determined to enjoy the festive season,
but Jack cannot get leave to join them.
Velma's young nephew declares that Santa brings
the best presents, but all Velma wants is to be with Jack.
Velma’s family refuse to accept she is now a
young woman and doubts whether her true love is a suitable husband. World War II forces the engaged couple to cancel their white wedding day before the service, putting a strain on Jack and Velma's relationship.
He gives her a choice - let him go to war as
a single man - or marry him in a registry office without
the support of family and friends.
Can Velma survive the worry of Jack being
at the front? Will it be easier to cope if they are married?
Unemployed Phil attempts to drown his sorrows with alcohol. He is attacked and left unconscious beside the road.
Enid finds him and takes care of him. They become friends. When Phil joins the Royal Navy, Enid agrees to write to him. He doesn't realize Enid has fallen in love with him but World War 1 casts a shadow over their relationship. Will Enid reveal her love for Phil before he goes off to war?
Ditty boxes are what sailors took to sea for their personal belongings, hence the book title.
Sue Perkins
Magic, Mystery and Mayhem
Author
For the young and not so young