Books with author J. Tomlinson

Sometimes winning means losing EVERYTHING.Reeling from their encounter with the God of Chaos, Diamond and Eryanth Arjuno, the true heirs of the Avalonian crown, strive to rekindle their broken bonds and heal their shattered hearts.But the machinations of war are never simple. Challenges must be faced and threat hovers ever closer as painful truths are revealed and blood ties are uncovered.No longer an innocent village girl but a fierce and powerful queen, Diamond will fight for those she loves. She will wage war for her people and battle for the survival of every soul in the Eight Kingdoms. But she soon discovers destiny will exact a high price. If she cannot accept the cost to her heart and soul, the Eight Kingdoms—and those dearest to her, will be doomed for eternity.Prepare yourself for magical lands, heart pounding battle, sailing through vast oceans and flying with fierce dragons. You’ll be pushed to your limits and sucked back in for this final, breathtaking adventure in The Goddess and the Guardians series. It’s the epic conclusion you never knew you were waiting for.

Three heart-warming classic stories full of animal antics by Jill Tomlinson. Growing up can be lots of fun ...Swing from the treetops with Pongo the mischievous gorilla. Play in the snow with Otto the furry penguin chick. Meet Pim the aardvark who's a very curious little thing. Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinson's animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. This edition containing The Gorilla Who Wanted To Grow Up, The Aardvark Who Wasn't Sure and The Penguin Who Wanted To Find Out is stunningly illustrated by Paul Howard - making it a terrific collection of stories for young readers.

A breathtaking fantasy romance, the first in a sensational new series by British author Karen Tomlinson. Magic awakens. Darkness stirs. The Wraith Lord is hunting. The war raging in the South seems a remote danger for seventeen-year-old Diamond Gillon until her home is brutally attacked by the Wraith Lord’s monstrous hunters. Catapulted into a terrifying new world where legendary beasts arise, magic is condemned, and half-blood fae like her have no rights, Diamond is inexplicably drawn to her saviour. But Commander Hugo Casimir is a ruthless elite guard owned by a cruel, immortal fae queen who will murder her own people for magic. As she sinks deeper into Hugo’s world, Diamond’s circumstances become ever more perilous, for the Queen desires her magic and covets the very same prize as the Wraith Lord. To discover who she truly is, Diamond must escape the Queen’s clutches—before her fate, and that of The Eight Kingdoms, is sealed in shadow and chaos. Will Hugo prove to be her friend, her protector, or an enemy not worthy of her trust? A Bond of Venom and Magic is an epic fantasy tale, ideal for mature Young Adult readers. Fans of Sarah J Maas and Leigh Bardugo will love to discover this spectacular new world steeped in dragons, monsters, and armoured winged warriors.

It is the first day of summer vacation in 1941 when Molly Hobart reluctantly leaves the beach to go grocery shopping with her mother. As their errand comes to a close, Molly skips to the car, opens the door, and finds a wonderful surprise waiting for her in the seat: an abandoned puppy! Molly is sure he is the dog she has been wishing for forever. Her mother is sure the puppy is a stray whose family is missing him. Molly quickly falls in love and names the puppy Pal. After a month passes and no one claims him, her parents decide he can officially be adopted and become Molly's dog. She is the happiest girl ever, even as World War II begins. But their adventures together sadly come to an end when Pal finds trouble with a cranky neighbor. Left with no other option, Molly's father calls an organization recruiting dogs to help win the war. Soon, Molly is left heartbroken as Pal qualifies to join Dogs for Defense and leaves in a truck bound for boot camp in Virginia. Will she ever see her beloved furry friend again? Molly's Pal is the entertaining story of a girl and her adopted dog as they share adventures and he is eventually recruited to serve his country and help win World War II.

Romance and action abound in book two of this dazzling Young Adult fantasy series by British author Karen Tomlinson. A love bathed in fire. A destiny sealed with blood. In a world ravaged by war, half-blood fae Diamond Gillon must fight to survive. Becoming a magical weapon for the fae queen and defending the capital city of Valentia from the Wraith Lord is the only way to save her beloved friends from execution. But mastering the destructive force of her magic proves a terrifying if not impossible task, and Diamond struggles to trust Commander Hugo Casimir, the queen’s guard ordered to train her. Once her friend, he is now nothing more than her enemy. To complicate matters, the two share a rare, magical connection, a bond that will ultimately shape their fates and their hearts. Love and loyalty will be tested as Diamond battles giants, an ancient dragon, and an army of monstrous creatures in her quest to save Valentia. But will she defeat the Wraith Lord and triumph to save those she loves? Or will the Eight Kingdoms descend into chaos? Lovers of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J Maas will devour this thrilling second instalment in The Goddess and the Guardians series. A Bond of Blood and Fire is packed with action and adventure. Read now and be transported into a world where winged warriors and shifters compete for centre stage.

Plop is a baby barn owl. He is perfect in every way—except for one thing. He's afraid of the dark! One day Suzy the cat finds herself flying away in a hot-air balloon. How is Suzy going to find her way home? Hilda is a small, speckled hen. When she makes up her mind to visit her new cousin chicks nothing can stop her! Three heart-warming animal tales, perfect for young readers.

It is the first day of summer vacation in 1941 when Molly Hobart reluctantly leaves the beach to go grocery shopping with her mother. As their errand comes to a close, Molly skips to the car, opens the door, and finds a wonderful surprise waiting for her in the seat: an abandoned puppy! Molly is sure he is the dog she has been wishing for forever. Her mother is sure the puppy is a stray whose family is missing him. Molly quickly falls in love and names the puppy Pal. After a month passes and no one claims him, her parents decide he can officially be adopted and become Molly's dog. She is the happiest girl ever, even as World War II begins. But their adventures together sadly come to an end when Pal finds trouble with a cranky neighbor. Left with no other option, Molly's father calls an organization recruiting dogs to help win the war. Soon, Molly is left heartbroken as Pal qualifies to join Dogs for Defense and leaves in a truck bound for boot camp in Virginia. Will she ever see her beloved furry friend again? Molly's Pal is the entertaining story of a girl and her adopted dog as they share adventures and he is eventually recruited to serve his country and help win World War II.