Books with author Linda Jones

In the first novel of this steamy contemporary Western romance series by two blockbuster authors, a cowboy and a woman on the run take a stand and fight for love. Carlin Reed lives in fear, off the grid, moving from place to place. So Battle Ridge, Wyoming, a small town in the middle of nowhere, seems like a good place to lie low for a while. But after becoming cook and housekeeper to cattle rancher Zeke Decker, Carlin suspects that she’s made her first mistake. Rugged, sexy, and too distracting for his own good, Zeke is pure temptation mixed with something deep and primal that makes Carlin feel almost safe. Soon things are getting way too hot in the kitchen. Zeke doesn’t challenge Carlin’s terms: cash, dead bolts, and no questions. It is easy to see that she’s a woman in trouble. Problem is, he’s so blindsided by his attraction to her he can’t think straight. Zeke tries to stay all business, no complications—but that game plan is sabotaged the second Carlin gets under his skin. And when her terrifying past follows her to the ranch, Carlin faces a heartbreaking choice: run away from the man she loves, or put him in the crosshairs of a madman.

High-profile author, Linda Jones shows how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques and very few specialist materials. Hammering wire is easy and creates texture, form and toughness. Linda has launched her own brand of hammer for this technique, the Whammer, with Beadsmith in the US. It has three functions in one hammer, but everything in the book can easily be made with other jewellery hammers. The jewellery making techniques required are very basic, such as making jump rings, bead links, headpins and fish-hook clasps, so beginners can launch straight in. Twenty-five gorgeous projects are grouped under Feathers, Shapes and Scrunched Wire, with the Get Creative chapter combining all the techniques learned. Easy, accessible jewellery making for beginners or more advanced crafters.

‘A brilliantly imaginative fantasy story’ – Louise Lake Amazon Review.He’s thirteen, with no family and a massive great lump on his neck that just keeps ongrowing!All Jo has ever wanted is to be the same as everyone else. To go to school – To look in a mirror and not see a ‘freak’ staring back.But the evil Doctor Bowden isn’t about to make life easy for Jo. When the lump onJo’s neck starts to change, Jo knows there is only one thing for it…RUN!With Bowden’s men hot on Jo’s heels, it’s a race to stay one step ahead - and to finally discover the truth about what’s happening to him.Soon, it isn’t just Jo who is in serious danger. If he doesn’t tell his new friends everything, the chances are they’ll be hurt – and he’ll be dragged back to the clinic and into Bowden’s clutches.But if he exposes his secret - Jo risks alienating the only real friends he has ever known

Jo just wants a normal life...Which isn’t easy when he’s just found out there’s a huge pair of wings growing out of his back!Maybe now he can stop running?He’s living with his best friend Dan; he’s got friends - life has never been better…Except…Steiner, the man responsible for everything bad in Jo’s life, isn’t about to give up without a fight. He wants him back…And the stakes are high!Jo and his friends have to stay out of Steiner’s clutches – juggle school, the bullies and all whilst Jo is desperately learning how to fly…Who said school was boring?

High-profile author, Linda Jones shows how to make gorgeous jewellery using only basic techniques and very few specialist materials. Hammering wire is easy and creates texture, form and toughness. Linda has launched her own brand of hammer for this technique, the Whammer, with Beadsmith in the US. It has three functions in one hammer, but everything in the book can easily be made with other jewellery hammers. The jewellery making techniques required are very basic, such as making jump rings, bead links, headpins and fish-hook clasps, so beginners can launch straight in. Twenty-five gorgeous projects are grouped under Feathers, Shapes and Scrunched Wire, with the Get Creative chapter combining all the techniques learned. Easy, accessible jewellery making for beginners or more advanced crafters.

Jo just wants a normal life...Which isn’t easy when he’s just found out there’s a huge pair of wings growing out of his back! Maybe now he can stop running? He’s living with his best friend Dan; he’s got friends - life has never been better…Except…Steiner, the man responsible for everything bad in Jo’s life, isn’t about to give up without a fight. He wants him back…And the stakes are high! Jo and his friends have to stay out of Steiner’s clutches – juggle school, the bullies and all whilst Jo is desperately learning how to fly…Who said school was boring?

Few events can stir up a scandal more than an autobiography of a First Lady’s confidante. In 1868, a controversial tell-all called Behind the Scenes introduced readers to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley. Mrs. Keckley was a former slave who had been Mary Todd Lincoln’s dressmaker and friend during the White House years, and in the aftermath of President Lincoln’s assassination. The book exposed Mary’s marriage and her erratic behavior, along with confidential opinions of many in high society. The airing of the Lincoln's "dirty laundry" meant humiliation for Mary and her family, and Elizabeth’s reputation was destroyed. This outcome would have been unimaginable in 1867, when Mary declared in a letter, "I consider you my best living friend." How could such a bond have developed between a woman born into slavery and the First Lady of the United States? Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker answers this question by chronicling the extraordinary lives of these women.Readers will be fascinated by a tale of friendship and fate. The pair seem like polar opposites: Lizzie is calm, dignified, with a steely inner strength; Mrs. Lincoln is fragile, unstable and flighty. Yet both share a burning resolve to get what they want. Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker examines the strains on such a unique friendship, as it’s debated and parodied in newspapers. Lizzie must frequently leave her work to attend to the demands of Mrs. Lincoln. She offers constant support and companionship, particularly after the assassination of the President. In return, the dressmaker enjoys all the prestige and the popularity of those close to power.Readers witness Elizabeth Keckley in her many roles: from fashion designer to abolitionist to caretaker. They follow her through the Civil War, the evils of slavery, and the many challenges faced alongside the First Lady. Handsome duotone illustrations include daguerreotypes, photos, paintings, and illustrations of the Lincoln's, Mrs. Keckley, and her masters. The book’s elegant design emphasizes period fashion and the art of dressmaking.Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker tells the remarkable story of a forgotten figure whose influence ran deep and offers a revealing insight into an extraordinary relationship at the very heart of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

The Dark City is the first book in the Guardians of Elestra series. After seeing their grandfather sucked into a ball of light that disappears into an old lantern in their back yard, twins Derek and Deanna Hughes travel to the bizarre magical world of Elestra where they discover a shocking family secret. They find themselves in a race against the dark wizard Eldrack to find the magical moonstones that can grant a wizard new powers. They are helped along the way by the ancient wizard and fry cook Iszarre, whose wooden spoon wand is as powerful in the kitchen as it is on the magical battlefield, Tobungus, the tap dancing mushroom man who has a severe problem remembering the twins' names, Glabber, the butter-obsessed snake wizard, and many others. In the Dark City, the twins must figure out why Magia's capital city, Amemnop, once known as the City of Light, is covered in a shield of darkness that has sucked the life and magic out of the residents. Their journey includes a trip to a library where the books talk, and sometimes argue with each other, a battle with flying beasts who show an extreme aversion to Derek's flashlight, and a final battle in the icy waters of a huge fountain, where a lemon may just be the key to victory.The Guardians of Elestra books are filled with incredible creatures, magical locations, altered realities, and a constant dose of humor. So, open the book, travel through the lantern post, and explore Elestra with its newest Mystical Guardians.

On a cattle ranch in Montana lives a love story. It is the story of a brilliant beagle pup named Hogarth. Hogarth faces danger and menace of many sorts while learning life's hardest lessons. He discovers his own loyalty, trust and caring in facing the challenges of the life that he shares with Noni and Poppa. Along the way, Hogarth grows from a careless little pup to a thoughtful and affectionate young dog who faces the good and bad in life with courage and help from his friends. This collection of life lessons centers around relationships and how to help young people relate to themselves, others and the world around them, only told from a beagle's point of view.

‘A brilliantly imaginative fantasy story’ – Louise Lake Amazon Review.He’s thirteen, with no family and a massive great lump on his neck that just keeps ongrowing!All Jo has ever wanted is to be the same as everyone else. To go to school – To look in a mirror and not see a ‘freak’ staring back.But the evil Doctor Bowden isn’t about to make life easy for Jo. When the lump onJo’s neck starts to change, Jo knows there is only one thing for it…RUN!With Bowden’s men hot on Jo’s heels, it’s a race to stay one step ahead - and to finally discover the truth about what’s happening to him.Soon, it isn’t just Jo who is in serious danger. If he doesn’t tell his new friends everything, the chances are they’ll be hurt – and he’ll be dragged back to the clinic and into Bowden’s clutches.But if he exposes his secret - Jo risks alienating the only real friends he has ever known...

The inspiring, feel-good romcom from Sunday Times Top 10 Bestselling Author Belinda Jones“There's something about Belinda Jones' writing that takes you away to whatever beautiful setting she's evoking and holds you there right until you reach the last page!” Daily ExpressWhen Lara Richards jets off to glamorous California, the last thing she's expecting is to find her old friend Helen transformed from a clipboard-clasping frump into a shimmering surf goddess. The secret of her blissful new life? The mysterious California Club.So the offer of guest membership - one wish, guaranteed to come true by the end of their stay is one Lara and her friends can't resist. Could this be Lara's chance to win her best friend Elliot's heart after ten years of longing? Or does the fact that he's traveling with his brand new fiancée mean that Lara will have to come up with a new dream…?Secrets and love adventures unfold as the story takes you road-tripping to Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park, the Madonna Inn, the magical island of Coronado and a special Big Cat sanctuary…MAGAZINE and NEWSPAPER REVIEWS OF BELINDA'S BOOKS:‘Fast-paced, enthusiastic, good-hearted… a wise and witty read about the secret desires deep with us.’ Marie Claire‘Definitely worth cramming in your suitcase.’ Cosmopolitan‘Great gags undercut with some genuinely moving emotion. this is a cut above most romantic comedies. A gem.’ Woman’s Own‘For dreamers and travel enthusiasts alike.’ Devon Life'As essential as your SPF!' New Woman‘You’ll be laughing out loud from your sunbed.’ Wedding & Home