Books with author Melissa L Gill

Grab a mug of hot chocolate, cosy up and enjoy this bumper collection of festive novels and heartwarming holiday tales from the undisputed Queen of Christmas - bestselling author of Hallmark movie fave, A GIFT TO REMEMBER.You're sure to find the perfect cosy read amongst this 800-page collection of FIVE Melissa Hill holiday romance favourites - many of which are also now in development for Christmas movies!Escape the Christmas rush in tropical Hawaii, attend a romantic wedding in Rome, enjoy a weekend away in Paris or in magical Manhattan, spend the festivities with a small Irish community and MORE.... 'Perfect escapist holiday reading.' BOOKLIST>

Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, or reptile. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this interdisciplinary life science series. A look at peacocks, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as the male's colorful plumage, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the protected status of Congo and green peacocks in the world today.

The shipwreck that saved America. In 1609, Salt was a scruffy, white alley cat looking for a new life. When he hears that the Sea Venture is sailing to the New World, he knows this is his chance. Life on the Sea Venture is full of fun and excitement, even though Salt has to deal with the aristocratic Angoras, the exclusive Feline Guild, and the territorial ship’s cats. But then a huge Tempest threatens to sink the ship. The passengers labor for days to keep the ship afloat and Salt expects the ship to sink at any moment. But luckily they wreck off the island of Bermuda. The island holds many new adventures, but Salt is determined to get to the New World, so when the humans build two more boats, he joins them. They make it to the New World, but find a horror there that none of them expected. Salt and the Sea Venture is a middle grade, historical fiction novel, suitable for children 8-12.

Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, or reptile. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this interdisciplinary life science series. A look at ostriches, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their long and powerful legs, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their herd hierarchy in the world today.

Holiday fiction from the bestselling author of A GIFT TO REMEMBER - now a Hallmark Original movie! A festive and heartwarming novel based in the pretty tourist village of Lakeview at Christmastime, and part of USA Today bestseller Melissa Hill's popular contemporary romance series.The Heartbreak Cafe, situated in the picturesque Irish tourist village of Lakeview is a local institution, and owner Ella has run a thriving business since it first opened its doors thirty years before. To honour all those happy years, Ella plans to host a huge Christmas party to thank the community for its support, and to bring all her loyal customers and staff together for a major celebration.She has spent weeks preparing; baking the cafe’s all time-favourite treats, Christmas favourites like mince pies and mulled wine, and decorating the cafe’s interior in the finest festive garb. Everything is set for it to be an amazing celebration of not just the cafe, but of life in Lakeview.But Christmas week, only days before the party, Ella receives a devastating letter. Her landlord won’t be renewing her lease in the New Year, and her beloved cafe will have to close.What will she tell her loyal customers? Will she have to start anew? Or is there any way Ella can save the business by harnessing support and convincing her landlord by Christmas that her cafe has a special place in Lakeview hearts and minds. Lakeview Contemporary Romance Series THE HEARTBREAK CAFE ALL BECAUSE OF YOU NEVER SAY NEVER THE LAST TO KNOWWISHFUL THINKING THE GUEST LIST THE WEDDING INVITE CHRISTMAS AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE SUMMER AT THE HEARTBREAK CAFE All Lakeview novels can be read standalone and in any order as they are all separate stories/characters, set/partly set in the same Irish village location and featuring some recurring characters.

The engineering skills of beavers, the showy plumage of flamingos, and the defining characteristics of six other fascinating animals are explored in the newest titles in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, and amphibian. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this mainstay life science series, incorporating social studies, history, fine arts and pop culture. In this title take a scientific look at wild horses, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their manes, behaviors, relationships with humans, and numbers of the swift equids in the world today.