Books with author L.L. Abbott

With his country at war. . .and his friends fighting. . .William must make a decision. Four young men, one brutal war that will change their lives forever.From their youth in Birmingham in 1883, they make their plans in defence of their country. Six years later they nervously stand in line at the war office, eager to enlist.While fighting alongside each other in South Africa, they learn that courage on the battlefield is much different from what they had imagined. With troop morale low and the war taking its toll at home as well as on the battlefield, 8 men are awarded the rare Queen Victoria Scarf, chosen by the soldiers themselves.*Inspired by the real life British War Hero, W.T.Colclough. A Hero Among Them is an inspirational story that teaches young men and women anywhere that respect and courage among those closest to you will be an honour that you can carry through your whole life.Perfect for fans of inspirational stories told through battle such as All Quiet On The Western Front.Get it now!

A fake bride in BIG trouble – a gripping thriller full of twists!Twenty grand vanished from gangster Shaun Halloran’s casino, and so did gorgeous blonde croupier Kat White. Once he’s tracked her down, he’ll shoot first and ask questions later.Amy Satterthwaite’s just learned Kat stole her ID for a sham marriage. Desperate to clear her name and save her friend from Shaun, she swallows her pride and turns to arrogant Ross Pritchard for help. But can they find Kat in time?Twists and tension keep the pages turning in A.A. Abbott’s stunning crime thriller. As Kat’s trail leads from London’s smart Fitzrovia to secret tunnels below central Birmingham, the stakes can’t get higher...

Fall in love with this magical tale of uncontrollable power, deadly secrets and one unbreakable attraction...Evren has always been shy and kept to herself, but on the night of the bonfire, she does something unexpected. She sneaks out of her grandmother's cottage and runs straight into the dark forest. Cason finds her first. With his handsome appearance and confident demeanor, he is quick to catch her attention. Then Brayden steps out of the shadows. With his mysterious eyes and devilish charm he is impossible for Evren to ignore. Evren quickly learns that the world around her is not as safe as she once thought. As she fights for her life, she questions who she can trust. Can she learn the truth before it’s too late? Or will her affections lead to something even more dangerous…

A race against time to save her family’s land. An amazing secret that will change everything…Before Cailean’s mother died, her father promised he would always hold on to the family land. That’s why Cailean is so shocked to learn he plans to sell it to the developer who wants to turn the land into a holiday resort.When Cailean can’t find the deed, she visits the land itself, where a mysterious cave and a riddle on her great-grandfather’s tombstone lead her to a world inhabited by faeries. Her father and an evil faery are doing everything they can to stop her. But with the help of a Newfoundland dog, her two best friends, and a rogue faery, Cailean is determined to save the land that was so dear to her deceased mother.Fans of Harry Potter and Eragon will love this book. Discover the secret Cailean learns about her heritage that shocks her to the core.

NOTE: This is a short story from the world of Brayden's Darkness (Novel by S.L. Abbott). It depicts a moment from the past when two key characters meet for the first time.Synopsis: Join Cordelia, a two-hundred-year old Fae, as she wanders into the forest to fetch water for her morning tea. Little does she know, she is about to stumble upon a gruesome scene and an unexpected visitor...which forces her to remember a past she has tried to forget.

A colourful, captivating story of imagination that will delight readers of all ages! If you enjoy Dr. Seuss and other classic, colourful rhyming bedtime and nursery stories you will love this tale of a child's imagination coming to life.A Rhyming Bedtime Imagination Story For ChildrenA little girl in the picturesque Canadian mountain town of Banff, Alberta, dreams about what the great Queen Victoria would have been doing when she handmade the gold scarf that was given to her grandfather during the Second Boer War.Join Carole who, along with her dog, set out on a journey as she visits the Queen!Carole and the Secret Queen's Scarf is a wonderful early reader book perfect for bedtime stories for ages baby and up. This classic rhyming children's book is great as a going to bed book and for the perfect bedtime story every evening.Exploring the wonder of family, a child's imagination and her young dog as Carole travels into the past to visit the Queen.This young girl's imagination offers a funny and entertaining look at what a young girl would imagine the great Queen of England would be doing as she creates one of 8 scarves that were given to honourable soldiers - one of whom was her grand-father!Is she drinking tea? or doing something unexpected!A colourful rhyming story that will instill the power of a child's dream and will make reading fun for many young readers, and will become a favourite for parents to read at bedtime!A wonderful addition to your child's bedtime reading.

With his country at war. . .and his friends fighting. . .William must make a decision. Four young men, one brutal war that will change their lives forever.From their youth in Birmingham in 1883, they make their plans in defence of their country. Six years later they nervously stand in line at the war office, eager to enlist.While fighting alongside each other in South Africa, they learn that courage on the battlefield is much different from what they had imagined. With troop morale low and the war taking its toll at home as well as on the battlefield, 8 men are awarded the rare Queen Victoria Scarf, chosen by the soldiers themselves.*Inspired by the real life British War Hero, W.T.Colclough. A Hero Among Them is an inspirational story that teaches young men and women anywhere that respect and courage among those closest to you will be an honour that you can carry through your whole life.Perfect for fans of inspirational stories told through battle such as All Quiet On The Western Front.Get it now!

Fall in love with this magical tale of uncontrollable power, deadly secrets and one unbreakable attraction...Evren has always been shy and kept to herself, but on the night of the bonfire, she does something unexpected. She sneaks out of her grandmother's cottage and runs straight into the dark forest. Cason finds her first. With his handsome appearance and confident demeanor, he is quick to catch her attention. Then Brayden steps out of the shadows. With his mysterious eyes and devilish charm he is impossible for Evren to ignore. Evren quickly learns that the world around her is not as safe as she once thought. As she fights for her life, she questions who she can trust. Can she learn the truth before it’s too late? Or will her affections lead to something even more dangerous…