Patricia Dixon
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2019
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The bonds of family face the ultimate test in this novel of class divisions and buried secrets among three interrelated households.
Together with her feckless, self-centered mother, Ruby lives one step away from poverty on a rundown estate in Manchester. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire, Ruby's cousin Rosie leads a charmed, middle-class existence—even as she feels suffocated by her own domineering mother. Then there is Olivia,...
Together with her feckless, self-centered mother, Ruby lives one step away from poverty on a rundown estate in Manchester. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire, Ruby's cousin Rosie leads a charmed, middle-class existence—even as she feels suffocated by her own domineering mother. Then there is Olivia,...
2) Blame
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What if the past came knocking?
Frankie is running away from her past, and the repercussions of a night that changed her life forever. Hoping for a fresh start she unexpectedly falls in love.
Unbeknown to Frankie, the wheels of fate are set in motion when Herbert Dunne, a convicted murderer, is released from prison.
When he moves in with Margaret, a woman who he has formed an unlikely relationship with, their dark sides gradually emerge allowing...
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Is their family bond unbreakable? Ruby lives one-step away from poverty on a rundown, crime-infested estate in Manchester, with Stella, her feckless, self-centered mother. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire Rosie, Ruby's cousin leads a charmed, middle-class existence but feels suffocated by her domineering mother Doreen. Although Stella and Doreen have little in common, they share the inability to show the love and loyalty that their daughters deserve....
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"Stunningly written this will be one of my books of the year." Daisy meets Adam on their first day at Manchester University and they immediately become friends. But when, tongues begin to wag and their relationship is questioned, for the first time in his life Adam shares his secret with Daisy who promises to stand by him and keep his secret. Then Adam's older brother, Ryan, returns from abroad and Daisy quickly falls for him. After a troubled upbringing,...
5) Grace
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Miles away from home, can you survive Christmas alone?
Singleton Grace loves Christmas and having all her family with her on the day. But, this year things will be different. One by one, each of her three children announce that they have other plans for the holidays, leaving Grace home alone with a dilemma. Should she put on a brave face or admit she is hurt? After deciding it's time for a change, Grace books a cottage in the French countryside for...
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'A fast-paced, chilling read! I was hooked from page one. Over My Shoulder is both addictive and intriguing, a must-read for all crime fiction fans.' Linda Huber Bestselling author of Baby Dear When Freya falls for the manipulative Kane, her life changes beyond her wildest imagination. When the luxurious life she craves gradually becomes intolerable, she realizes escape is out of reach. Her life has changed and so has she. She knows that when she...
7) Coming Home
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"5 stars are not enough, this is my book of the year . . . perfect for Christmas . . . I laughed and cried my way through this." -Amazon reviewer, five stars
For a mother and her three daughters, this Christmas is a time to share secrets-and find hope for the future . . .
As a young girl, Carmen Appleton loved Christmas, but a simple knock at the door was all it took to change things. Her father left home that fateful Christmas Eve and all...
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How far would you go to protect your child? An absorbing new novel of psychological suspense by the author of Venus Was Her Name.
Three friends at pivotal points in their lives have some serious decisions to make . . .
Gina is struggling with demons from her past while trying to be the opposite of her feckless mother. She is about to lose everything and will do whatever it takes to avoid following in her parents' footsteps.
Babs also...
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Polygyny, the practice of having multiple wives, has existed since ancient times and is, still practiced in many countries throughout the world. In We Want for Our Sisters What We Want for Ourselves, Dr. Patricia Dixon (aka Dr. Ra Heter) argues that the practice is one the African American community should consider adopting as well. According to Dixon, the concept of monogamy was, spread by Christianity and created, an unrealistic and romanticized...
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A moving novel of betrayal and loss. This is the story of Anna. Against the odds, can you learn to trust and love again? The unremarkable rock of her family, Anna is content with her life until she discovers that Matthew, her husband of 22 years, is having an affair. Consumed by hurt and tainted memories, her life is turned upside down by betrayal and then loss. With her confidence destroyed, she is tormented by the shadow of Matthew's unknown lover....
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Discover an emotional and heartwarming series about love, loss and friendship. "A story of life, of love, of troubles, and overcoming them. One to remember and make you smile. Love life." "(A) beautiful, interesting, heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking story." There are Three unmissable novels in this great value boxset: Rosie & Ruby: Ruby lives one-step away from poverty on a rundown, crime-infested estate in Manchester, with Stella, her feckless,...
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Can fate put you in danger? Ivy and Georgie have secrets and pasts riddled with shame and betrayal. On a cold February day, both women leave home hoping to rebuild their lives, not knowing their worlds will soon collide. When fate eventually brings them to Tenley House, the home of a bitter, domineering matriarch who controls her fickle son and terrorizes her adoptive granddaughter, the women find themselves in danger. Behind the facade of propriety,...
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The perfect feel-good read! Discover a bestselling series which will make you laugh, cry and love life again. There are FIVE unmissable books in this great value boxset.
Book 1: Rosie & Ruby Ruby lives one-step away from poverty on a rundown, crime-infested estate in Manchester, with Stella, her feckless, self-centred mother. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire Rosie, Ruby's cousin leads a charmed, middle-class existence but feels suffocated by her domineering...
14) Birthright
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"Heart wrenching . . . I loved everything about it . . . an absolute gem of a read. . . . My best read for 2022." -Goodreads reviewer, five stars
A woman's quest to save her family's chateau in France brings danger, rivalry, and romance-and reveals a secret buried since World War II . . .
1931: Ophélie receives a love letter from her admirer along with a gift: a priceless painting. Nine years later, the Nazis invade France and steal countless...
15) Destiny
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FROM THE BESTSELLING DESTINY SERIES COMES A COLLECTION OF EMOTIONAL AND UPLIFTING STORIES. THE PERFECT READ THIS CHRISTMAS TIME! In this collection of short stories, we make a return trip to the Loire, catching up with old friends and finding out what life has had in store for Anna and Daniel, Grace and Max, and Ruby and Rosie. After visiting all of your favorite characters it's time to meet a brand new family in A Christmas Tale, an extra story written...
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A dream wedding in French wine country becomes the perfect venue for family drama in this heartwarming novel of love, family, and happily ever after.
Matilda Parker is flying to France for what should be the wedding of her dreams. But she soon discovers that her dreams are beside the point. Her mother Freda has spent a year planning the perfect wedding, and nothing-not even a house full of relatives, the imminent arrival of her feckless son-in-law-to-be,...
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"Oh wow! The read of the summer-stunning and beautiful, I smiled and I cried . . . heart stopping . . . truly magnificent." -Goodreads reviewer, five stars
Time is running out for an ageing rock star living in France, in this compelling epic by the author of Birthright . . .
Older and wiser, Joe Jarrett, who was once the lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, has left his wild and hedonistic days behind, preferring a quieter...
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Women confront lies, secrets, and threats, in these four gripping psychological novels from a British master of suspense!
This collection of four novels from acclaimed author Patricia Dixon includes:
The Other Woman
Rowan's days of being the other woman and waiting patiently for Alex are almost over. He's left his wife, and Rowan is finally within touching distance of her happy ever after. But when Alex is involved in a terrible accident,...
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The man she trusted has been keeping a secret... A twisting psychological thriller spanning from Northern England to coastal France by the author of Blame.
Rowan's days of being the other woman and waiting patiently for Alex are almost over. He's left his wife, and Rowan is finally within touching distance of her happy ever after.
When Alex is involved in a terrible accident, she rushes to him, fearing the worst. But, as facts begin to emerge that...
20) Resistance
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Can you ever escape your history? During a road trip to France with her granddaughter, Dottie Tanner revisits the past and the dark days of WW2, when as a brave young woman she risked everything to fight for her country and freedom. Parachuting into occupied territory to work with the Resistance, young Dottie lived each day with homesickness, the fear of capture and the threat of the Nazi regime. She had no idea her life, and that of her comrades,...