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A Caress of Wings: A Renegade Angels Novella (Renegade Angels)
by Sylvia DayIn this Renegade Angels novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga, a powerful angel breaks all the rules by falling for the mortal whose life she’s saved…Chained in the dark, Trevor Descansos endures pain and terror as vampires slowly drain the life from him. He finds mercy in Sentinel Siobhán, a beautiful avenging angel with lethal wings. She draws Trevor from the depths of hell, wrapping him in the softness of the same feathers that she wielded like blades to cut down his tormentors.Ageless and eternal, Siobhán has seen too much to be surprised by anything, but the mortal she finds in the pit of a vampire den shakes her to the core. Broken and near death, his ravaged masculine beauty stirs the heart she hadn't realized she possessed. Though she's tasked with eradicating the vampire disease sweeping across her world, she nurses Trevor back to health, healing him even as he awakens a forbidden longing.But the true test has yet to come. Siobhán faces an even darker fate than Trevor's, as she falls from grace into mortal love...Praise for Sylvia Day“Great characters and terrific storytelling in a hot-blooded adrenaline ride.” — Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author"Will rock readers with a stunning new world, a hot-blooded hero, and a strong, kick-ass heroine." — Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author"Hooked me from the first page...I can't wait to read more about this league of sexy, dangerous guardian angels and the fascinating world they inhabit." — Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author"Explodes with passion and heat." — Cheyenne McCray, New York Times bestselling authorDon’t miss the next Renegade Angels novel, A Hunger So Wild.
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris
by Adriana Herrera'A Caribbean Heiress in Paris is a triumph!' Sarah MacLean'Historical romance at its very best - fresh, lush and full of steam!' Sophie JordanParis, 1889. Luz Alana Heith-Benzan, heiress to the Caña Brava rum empire, has sailed all the way from Santo Domingo with one purpose: expanding her family's business.Enter James Evanston Sinclair, Earl of Darnick. From their first tempestuous meeting, Luz Alana is conflicted - why is this titled, and infuriatingly charming, Scottish man so willing to help her?Evan might have his own reasons for supporting Luz Alana but every day they spend together makes him yearn for more of her. And with Luz Alana's inheritance dependent on her being married, a marriage of convenience might be the perfect solution.But when Luz Alana set sail to Paris, she came armed with three hundred casks of rum, her two best friends and one simple rule: under no circumstances is she to fall in love . . .Why readers love A Caribbean Heiress in Paris . . . 'Ferociously feminist and sensual, with a dreamily diverse cast. A Caribbean Heiress in Paris is a dazzling historical romance' Helen Hoang'A breath of fresh air featuring everything I love about historical romance' Martha Waters, author of To Love and to Loathe'A lush, vivid romance, highly recommended' Evie Dunmore'A pure delight from start to finish . . . this peek into the glittering world of the Belle Époque will leave you breathless' Joanna Shupe'Lush settings, rich characters, and that familiar feeling of West Indies's allure will steal your heart' Vanessa Riley'An enchanting and unforgettable story' Chanel Cleeton'This book has everything you could want in historical romance' Harper St. George'The historical romance of my dreams' Eva Leigh
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris: A Historical Romance (Las Leonas #1)
by Adriana Herrera"A romp-filled and refreshingly diverse historical romance."—BuzzfeedParis, 1889The Exposition Universelle is underway, drawing merchants from every corner of the globe…including Luz Alana Heith-Benzan, heiress to the Caña Brava rum empire.Luz Alana set sail from Santo Domingo armed with three hundred casks of rum, her two best friends and one simple rule: under no circumstances is she to fall in love. In the City of Lights, she intends to expand the rum business her family built over three generations, but buyers and shippers alike can&’t imagine doing business with a woman…never mind a woman of color. This, paired with being denied access to her inheritance unless she marries, leaves the heiress in a very precarious position.Enter James Evanston Sinclair, Earl of Darnick, who has spent a decade looking for purpose outside of his father&’s dirty money and dirtier dealings. Ignoring his title, he&’s built a whisky brand that&’s his biggest—and only—passion. That is, until he&’s confronted with a Spanish-speaking force of nature who turns his life upside down.From their first tempestuous meeting, Luz Alana is conflicted. Why is this titled—and infuriatingly charming—Scottish man so determined to help her?For Evan, every day with Luz Alana makes him yearn for more than her ardent kisses or the marriage of convenience that might save them both. But Luz Alana sailed for Paris prepared to build her business and her future; what she wasn&’t prepared for was love finding her."Herrera excels at propelling the romance genre and its form forward, and this book is no exception... Herrera is crafting swoony historical romances that aren't afraid to engage with the realities of the 19th-century while still making a bid for hard-earned happily-ever-afters."—Entertainment Weekly Can't get enough of the Las Leonas? Book 1: A Caribbean Heiress in Paris Book 2: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal Book 3: A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke
A Carol for Christmas (Burke Family #1)
by Robin Lee HatcherWhat would you give up for love? For Carol, it was her passion to sing. But was her sacrifice worth it now that her marriage is crumbling? In this heartwarming novella, two people discover the true essence of Christmas and its power to rekindle the flames of love.
A Carol for Kent: Song of Suspense #3
by Hallee BridgemanA Ruthless Serial Killer Seeks to End a Love Song Eight Years in the Making. Assistant Commonwealth Attorney CAROL MABRY heads up an investigation into a string of stranglings in Virginia's capital. The serial killer known as Richmond Red remorselessly snuffs out beautiful young women with violin strings before ritually enshrining their lovely lifeless bodies inside a pentagram of blood red candles. Country music superstar BOBBY KENT makes an unscheduled return trip to his Virginia home for the first time in years. To his shock, he discovers that he and Carol have a young daughter, Lisa. His parents have kept Lisa hidden from him her entire life while simultaneously deceiving Carol about Bobby's interest in fatherhood. Angry and hurt over the deception, Carol and Bobby strive to cope with this newly discovered reality. They struggle to overcome harmful secrets and years of lies to decide whether they have a future. Neither of them realize how every waking moment they move closer to the serial killer who harbors an unnatural and deadly obsession. With the beautiful Carol locked in Richmond Red's sights, the clock is ticking down to her destruction. Will the two find love, or is their sonata striking a dangerous final chord?
A Carolina Christmas (The Carolina Girls)
by Michelle MajorMaybe this Christmas they'll see each other in a brand-new light… Schoolteacher Bella Hart and her neighbor Sam Anderson are both newcomers to Magnolia, North Carolina, yet they&’ve grown to be good friends. But lately she&’s noticed a distinct charge in the air when they&’re together. Still, from what Bella can see, the attractive and popular firefighter may be more of a good-time playboy than stable-relationship material. Hopefully her plans to spend Christmas back home in Colorado will give the attraction between them time to cool down. Then Bella's puppy, Tater, is injured days before Christmas, and she decides to stay in town to take care of him. Sam insists that Bella come with him to his Blue Ridge Mountain hometown for Christmas, hoping that Bella might see him in a new light there. But his hopes are dashed as soon as she meets his older brother. On paper, responsible and even-keeled Kyle is perfect for Bella—the exact opposite of a man like Sam. Good thing Bella doesn&’t give a Christmas fig about what looks good on paper. All she wants for Christmas is Sam. And in this season of joy and giving, could her wish possibly be about to come true?
A Carolina Cold Fury Hockey Series 4-Book Bundle: Alex, Garrett, Zack, Ryker (Carolina Cold Fury Hockey)
by Sawyer BennettDiscover the series that led Violet Duke to rave, "Sawyer Bennett never fails to deliver heroes I fall hard for and heroines I adore." Featuring the chiseled bad boys of the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team, these electrifying romances are melting hearts, one reader at a time. And now the first four novels are available in one sizzling ebook bundle: ALEX GARRETT ZACK RYKER Also includes a preview of the highly anticipated fifth Cold Fury novel, Hawke! A league MVP refuses to be molded into the team's poster boy--not even by a tempting redhead with killer curves. A hot-as-sin ladies' man thinks he's found his next fling when his winning ways lead him to a beautiful woman with a lot to lose. And a veteran goalie tries to prove he's still at the top of his game while balancing life as a single dad with a tender new affair. But these rugged athletes are just the tip of the iceberg. Because the Carolina Cold Fury always play hard . . . and they never give up on love. Praise for Sawyer Bennett and the Cold Fury series "Wow. Just wow. Sawyer Bennett is my new favorite author."--USA Today bestselling author Jami Davenport "Sawyer Bennett has scored again with Alex, the perfect combination of sexy and emotional. I can't wait for the next Cold Fury story!"--Bestselling author Julie Cross "Sawyer Bennett has outdone herself with Garrett. If you like secrets, romance, hot sex, and an epically fantastic ending that leaves you totally satisfied, then this is your book."--New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely "Emotional, intense, funny, and sexy, Zack has it all. I didn't want this book to end."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover "A hot hockey player with a heart of gold . . . a smart, ballsy heroine . . . and enough heat between them to melt any hockey rink. Sawyer Bennett scores another solid hit with Ryker!"--Award-winning author Katie Rose
A Carolina Dance (The Carolina Girls)
by Michelle MajorA wedding date gives a single mom and widowed small-town police chief another chance in the latest Carolina Girls novella from USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major!The last Carlyle sister, new mother Trinity, finds love where she least expects it: with Magnolia&’s upstanding chief of police, Asher Davis. After escaping an abusive relationship, Trinity is convinced her days of romance are done. But when Asher asks Trinity to be his plus-one to a wedding, they find themselves acting on their long-burning attraction. Will the complications in Trinity's life hold off long enough for one more dance with Ash?
A Carolina Promise (The Carolina Girls)
by Michelle MajorOf all the nail salons in all the world, why did he have to come into hers? Manicurist Holly Adams may not have much going on in her love life, but when it comes to doing nails, there&’s no one better. Which is why, when her newest client turns out to be dashing new US senator Brett Carmichael—of those Carmichaels—she&’s so intimidated that she can barely look up from her manicure scissors. But he charms her out of her shyness and eventually becomes a regular. Despite her attraction to him, Holly knows nothing can come of it. He&’s a national political star, while she…barely graduated from high school. The last thing Brett Carmichael thought he needed was a manicure, but when he meets lovely Holly, he considers it the luckiest break in his life. As their connection grows, he knows he&’s falling in love—but he also knows that even though the difference in their backgrounds doesn&’t bother him, Holly is bound to see it as a deal breaker. When it comes to a relationship between a girl from nowhere and the heir to the country&’s biggest political dynasty, can love truly conquer all?The Carolina GirlsBook 1: Wildflower SeasonBook 2: Mistletoe Season
A Carolina Song (The Carolina Girls)
by Michelle MajorA small-town school talent show is just the place for a second chance at love in USA TODAY bestselling author Michelle Major's latest story in The Carolina Girls series!Country Western singer Walker Calloway thought he was making romantic progress with shy and lovely schoolteacher Meghan Jacobs. After all, he&’d written her a love song! But she thought it was for his ex. Now it&’s up to him to prove that his heart already belongs to Meghan—and helping out at his nephew's school talent show is his best option to get close to her and earn her trust.Meghan has enough self-respect not to let Walker break her heart all over again. Not when she's finally learning to stand up for herself. But, with a little help from her friends, Meghan begins to find the courage to take a second chance on love…
A Carolina Valentine (The Magnolia Sisters)
by Michelle MajorA Valentine&’s Day wedding, a fake girlfriend and a bachelor auction—what could go wrong? After an unexpected—but heated—New Year&’s kiss, Dr. Paul Thorpe has done his utmost to keep things from turning awkward with his colleague, nurse Aimee Baker. But when she asks him to participate in the bachelor auction at the hospital&’s fundraising gala, he takes his chances and agrees on one condition: that Aimee accompany him to his brother&’s Valentine&’s Day wedding as his pretend girlfriend. What he doesn&’t tell her is that his ex-fiancée will also be in attendance. Aimee agrees, knowing Paul&’s participation in the auction will raise the money needed for a mobile health clinic. And as much as she&’s looking forward to spending a weekend with Paul, she&’s also certain it won&’t go anywhere. Everyone knows that Paul doesn&’t date, and after Aimee&’s divorce, that&’s fine with her…or so she tells herself. But as the weekend goes on, their fake relationship is beginning to feel all too real, despite the limit on their time together. Will this Valentine&’s Day wedding date make it past the weekend?
A Casa
by Charlie DayeAria De La Vega vivia uma vida bem mundana até herdar a casa. Após chegar na casa, que descansa nas Montanhas Blue Ridge da Carolina, Aria conhece o homem de seus sonhos, descobre que a casa é mal-assombrada, é atacada por um fantasma, aprende sobre a Maldição Nativo-Americana que assombra a terra onde a casa descansa por mais de 130 anos e descobre que ela é a chave para desfazer tudo. E isso apenas nas primeiras 48 horas. Com a ajuda de suas duas melhores amigas, Melissa, uma formidável advogada da Califórnia e Amy, a neta de uma curandeira Cherokee, Aria irá decifrar a maldição, lutará com uma força invisível decidida a destruí-la, lidará com a dolorosa punhalada da traição e apostar tudo para salvar a si e ao homem que ama.
A Case for Forgiveness
by Carol RossThe past has its place...in the past! Innkeeper Shay James has been telling herself for a decade that she's over her ex-fiancé, Jonah Cedar. But now the Chicago attorney's come home to care for his ailing grandfather, reawakening powerful feelings-along with painful memories. Shay can't afford to repeat history. At twenty-two, Jonah couldn't wait to trade his secluded Alaska hometown for big-city success. Shay was supposed to share that dream. Yet even with unresolved issues between them, their connection is stronger than ever. Jonah's visit was only going to be temporary...until a threat to Shay's beloved Faraway Inn gives him a reason to stay and fight for that second chance.
A Case for Romance
by Katie RoseWith a delightful wit and a delicious talent for the unexpected, Katie Rose tells a sensuous tale of the wicked, wild West and the proper Bostonian there to solve a murder--only to become embroiled in romance. This isn't the fate Emily Potter imagined for her long-lost father: gunned down in cold blood in the parlor of his bordello in bawdy, booming Denver. Now the lovely armchair sleuth from the civilized East is determined to unmask the killer, employing the logic of her hero, Sherlock Holmes. Yet Holmes never faced distractions like the Reverend Thomas Hall, who seems unusually interested in the abandoned house of sin--and Emily's every move. Emily suspects the "preacher" knows more about gunslingers than the Good Book--and perhaps even something about her father's murder. All she knows is it's hard to keep her mind on deduction when Thomas seems intent on seduction. Meanwhile the bordello's matchmaking ghost insists on providing lessons in feminine wiles. But as logic gives way to passion, Emily forgets to protect both her vulnerable heart--and her life. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: All Is Fair . . ., Bad to the Bone, and Rescuing Diana.
A Case for Romance
by Melanie SchusterWith all of her responsibilities, Ayanna Walker hasn't had time for romance--until now. While Johnny Phillips wants to share the future with Ayanna, she's thinking it's only a hot summer fling. Can a man planning forever and a woman planning the moment find the right time for love? Original.
A Case of Kiss and Tell
by Katherine GarberaBillionaire bachelor Conner Macafee knows just what he's worth, and he's ready to make a deal. Nosy reporter Nichole Reynolds wants him-owner of New York's high-end matchmaking service-to spill his guts for her story? He'll tell all-when she's in his bed.Nichole needs this scoop. But Conner is so arrogant, so cocky...and oh-so-sexy. Surely she can handle a month in the hot bachelor's arms in a cool penthouse suite-for her career. But one kiss from Conner and Nichole knows she's made a huge mistake. Now she wants both the story and the man.
A Castle in the Clouds
by Kerstin GierWitty and charming, New York Times-bestselling author Kerstin Gier's contemporary young adult novel A Castle in the Clouds follows a girl as she navigates secrets, romance, and danger in an aging grand hotel.Way up in the Swiss mountains, there's a hotel steeped in tradition and faded splendor. Once a year, when the famous New Year's Eve Ball takes place and guests from all over the world arrive, excitement returns to the vast hallways.Sophie, an intern at the hotel, is tasked with ensuring everything goes as planned. But the unexpected seems to lurk in every corner, and she soon realizes that not all the guests are as they appear to be. As Sophie finds herself embroiled in a thrilling adventure, risking not just her job but her heart, readers will be captivated by this whimsical tale of romance and mystery.Find yourself lost in the winding hallways of our grand Swiss hotel where secrets, romance, and danger coalesce into one unforgettable experience.
A Castle of Sand (A Shade of Vampire series #3)
by Bella ForrestWhat Sofia has with Derek feels like a sandcastle; temporary and something that the waves of life and time will soon ruin. . . Since the return of Gregor Novak, the island has turned several shades darker. His hatred toward Sofia and thirst for fresh blood lead to a brutal war igniting between father and son. Meanwhile, the hunters are gaining formidable strength and resources by the day; they know that the safety of The Shade hangs entirely on its ability to remain hidden from them. And a sinister secret lies in wait for Sofia within the bowels of an Egyptian desert . . . a secret that threatens to crush her sandcastle much sooner than she could have expected.
A Casual Thing (Will & Patrick #1)
by Annabelle JacobsWill & Patrick: Book OnePatrick Mason travels to Bristol to spend the summer with his brother, Ben. He's cat sitting for the first two weeks while Ben goes on holiday. But Ben neglected to tell him he wouldn't be doing it alone. Will Adams--Ben's mate and Patrick's long-time crush--is staying in Ben's guest room while he waits to move into his new house after a breakup. Against his better judgment, Patrick convinces Will that a little no-strings fun is just what they need. Patrick doesn't want to get involved with a guy on the rebound, and Will isn't interested in starting something serious with a student. But Patrick's never been good at separating sex from feelings, and this time is no exception. As their weeks together draw to a close, they need to decide if they have something worth pursuing or if it's really just a casual thing.
A Casual Weekend Thing (Least Likely Partnership #1)
by A. J. ThomasLeast Likely Partnership: Book OneDoug Heavy Runner left the life of an openly gay Miami police officer and returned to his home on the Salish-Kootenai Indian Reservation when his mother got sick. In the two years since she passed, he's carved out an empty life as a small-town deputy, relying on out-of-town one-night stands to keep him sane. Then he meets Detective Christopher Hayes, and they share a wild night so incredible Doug breaks his own rule and allows a one-night stand to grow into a weekend of amazing sex. When Christopher travels from San Diego to Montana to deal with his abusive brother's suicide, he doesn't expect to find the man he spent the weekend with to be handling his brother's case. He certainly doesn't mind spending more time with Doug--but then an arsonist destroys the house Christopher inherited from his brother, and Christopher and Doug discover they are the primary suspects. As they investigate, they discover Christopher's dead brother has set them on the trail of a psychotic pedophile who will stop at nothing to silence his last victim. However, the search for the victim goes horribly wrong, leaving Doug hospitalized and Christopher at the mercy of the killer.... Winner in the 2013 Rainbow Awards.Tenth (tie): Best Gay Debut
A Cat Builds a Raft
by Bee AllenFamilies, Zeke knows, are complicated... and shapeshifter families are a whole other ball of catnip. Ten months ago, Zeke went off the Schuyler clan radar, determined to live a painless life of luxury as a housecat. It was a fantastic decision: his human, Toby, feeds him, cuddles him, and loves him with all the simple devotion he could ever want. Sure, he sometimes feels the desire to know Toby on a real, human basis, but it's squashed by terror and inertia. But Zeke isn't the only one with a complicated family. A break-in heralds the end of Zeke's fantasy life and throws him headlong into a new drama. Toby's family is from the sea, where conflict is resolved a little differently. Zeke will have to use all his feline cunning to get him and Toby out of this mess safely--and both men will have to confront their fears, their families, and their future.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side."
A Cat Cafe Christmas
by Codi GaryA laugh-out-loud, opposites attract romance about three of the world&’s most beloved C&’s: Christmas, Coffee, and Cats. Veterinarian and animal lover Kara Ingalls needs a Christmas miracle. Opening the Meow and Furrever Cat Café to find loving homes for adorable, adoptable cats was a dream come true—but with more cats than customers, it&’s quickly turning into a nightmare. If Kara can&’t figure out some way to get the café out of the red, it won&’t last past the holidays. Marketing guru Ben Reese may be annoyingly smart and frustratingly bossy, but when he hatches a plan to put the café in the &“green&” by Christmas, Kara realizes that she&’d be a fool to turn down his help. And so what if he turns out to be an excellent problem solver and nerdy-hot—he can&’t even handle fostering one little kitten. She needs to keep their relationship professional and focus on saving the cafe. But if Ben and Kara can set aside their differences—and find homes for all the cats by Christmas—they might discover that, by risking their hearts, they&’ll have their own purr-fect holiday . . . together.
A Cat Dupree Complete Collection: Nine Lives Cut Throat Bad Penny (A\cat Dupree Novel Ser. #1)
by Sharon SalaRevisit the fan-favorite Cat Dupree series from New York Times best-selling author Sharon Sala, together for the first time in one complete box setNine LivesBounty hunter Cat Dupree first cheated death when she was thirteen. The second time left her orphaned and scarred. And the only thing that will diminish her lust for revenge is finding the man who left her for dead. Every job she takes is an opportunity to invade the criminal world that hides the tattooed man who ruined her life. And she hopes to hunt him down on her current mission into the rugged deserts of Mexico, where there is no law to watch her back.Without her knowledge, bondsman Wilson McKay is on the same job, and trailing Cat is the fastest way to find his man. He’s willing to share resources—and the reward—especially if that means getting to know the lonely woman beneath Cat’s tough, take-no-prisoners exterior. Life’s taught Cat that the surest way to land on her feet is to work alone, but Wilson might be the man to change her mind—when they’re not competing for jobs or ready to kill each other.Cut ThroatThroat slashed and left for dead next to her murdered father, a thirteen-year-old girl vows to hunt down the man who did this to them—Solomon Tutuola. Now grown, bounty hunter Cat Dupree lets nothing—or no one—stand in the way of that deadly promise. Not even her lover, Wilson McKay. Their sexually charged encounters leave McKay wanting more, but Cat is determined to keep her distance. She doesn’t need a man making emotional demands, not now, when revenge is near. Suspecting that Tutuola is still alive, despite witnessing the horrific explosion that should have killed him, Cat follows a dangerous money trail to Mexico, swearing not to return until she’s certain Tutuola is dead—even if it means destroying her very soul...Bad PennyCat Dupree would love nothing more than to settle down and build a life with fellow bounty hunter Wilson McKay. But Soloman Tutuola--the man who murdered her father and slashed her throat when she was thirteen--haunts her even from the grave.An investigator from Mexico is tracking down the person who is responsible for Tutuola’s death--and the trail leads directly to Cat. To add to her bad luck, a junkie with a vendetta is stalking Wilson and is willing to kill anyone who gets in the way of his revenge.Desperate to start their future together, Cat and Wilson turn the manhunt around--vowing to do whatever it takes to find freedom from the past and the scars that have damaged them both.
A Cattleman's Honor
by Diana PalmerNew York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer delivers two classic tales of finding love when you least expect it!Nelson’s BrandWhen Gene Nelson discovered the truth about his family, he realized his whole life was a lie. Ever since, the rancher has been footloose and reckless, treating romantic entanglements as entertaining distractions. The minute he saw Allison Hathoway, he knew he wanted her. But there was something different about the secretive Allison…The Wedding in WhiteSweet schoolteacher Natalie Brock’s life changed forever when she met handsome rancher Mack Killain. Ever since that first kiss, Natalie knew Mack was the only man for her. Trouble was, the rough-edged loner had sworn off marriage, and told her so on more than one occasion. But Natalie would not settle for anything less than all his love!New York Times Bestselling AuthorPreviously published as Nelson’s Brand and The Wedding in White
A Cautious Approach
by Stanley MiddletonShortly before his death last year, Stanley Middleton completed this, his last novel, which concludes a unique depiction of middle-class life in 'Middle England', quietly and cumulatively over many volumes and decades. Once again we are in Beechnall, the constant setting of Stanley Middleton's novels, and his sense of place and his feeling for his characters remains as strong as ever. At the heart of A Cautious Approach is a tentative love story, which begins when two lonely men meet, out walking on Christmas Day: Andy invites George home, and there he meets the captivating Mirabel, Andy's former fiancée. George has been a teacher, but ill health has deprived him of his career and confidence, and he has retrained as a postman. This chance encounter, and others that follow, have the potential to shift George's life, and soon he is drawn into a set of uncertain relationships in which past experience, present stoicism and future expectation all play a part. As ever, but here for the last time, Stanley Middleton's bold experimentation with flashbacks, and the embedding of one scene or dialogue within another, gives added density to his depiction of ordinary, defiantly unfashionable human lives.