Emma Richmond
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Description
Emma was born when open fields and farms were the norm and motorways nonexistent. She had a terrific childhood. Snow in winter, sun in summer. A life of adventure. Emma has an older brother and a younger sister. She enjoyed school and did rather well. Her favorite subjects were history and English. She wanted to go to university, but in the ‘50s, teachers thought it more important for places to go to exceptional students, or boys, because girls tended to get married and have babies and it would therefore be a waste of a place. It is her one regret. Emma met her husband at the local dance hall — where everyone met their future partners — and they were married less than a year later. A year after that their first daughter was born. Money was tight — when you have to take up the floorboards once a week to see if any money had rolled down there, well, it will give you some idea how tight it really was. There was a great deal of laughter and fun, and being poverty-stricken certainly makes you inventive! Three years later they had their second daughter, who was born on the living room floor without benefit of a midwife. Ten months after that, there was a third. Three beautiful girls. There was the usual story of growing up, of dogs and cats, hamsters and gerbils, which were forever escaping. The teenage years were relatively fraught-free. Fashions came and went. Boyfriends came and went. There were tears and sadness, happiness and fulfillment. And not very many free moments for husband and wife. When her father died, her mother came to stay so the house was even fuller. The dog died, a stray was adopted, and a duck was adopted. Lame birds, a lame mouse, all came and went. There were 101 temporary jobs to help make ends meet and so that Emma could always be home for the children after school, always have the school holidays off. She delivered leaflets, mended sheets in a laundry, and worked in an air rifle pellet factory. She worked for newspapers, taking down copy from reporters; taking dictation in pubs when no one was sober enough to talk let alone dictate. Insurance offices, banks, car showrooms, even a conjuror. Her last job, before she gave it up to pursue her writing, was as secretary to the chairman of a group of companies. She went as a temp, and remained by default because they couldn’t find anyone better. Her letter of reference when she left, in case she ever needed another job, said: "She generally manages to hit the right keys." That was 12 years ago and she still receives Christmas cards from them. And then there were weddings and the eldest two daughters left home. The younger went off to university and the house was almost empty. And now it is almost full again with the laughter of grandchildren who all come to see her at least once a week. Four now, two boys and two girls. Sadly, her mother died a few months ago, but she’s all right — her five-year-old grandson told her he saw her last night and she was laughing. Amiable and disorganized, Emma will continue to write until someone tells her to stop. An ordinary life, a happy life, she considers herself very lucky.
Books
More than a dream
Too much, too soon... To the outside world, it looked as though all of Melissa Morland's dreams had come true--she was married to gorgeous Charles Revington, was pregnant with his child and lived in a palatial home in France. But Melissa craved the one thing she did not have: her husband's love. Perhaps someday.... Then, in one shattering moment, Charles learned the truth about the night their child was conceived. His anger and disillusionment created chasms impossible to bridge--except perhaps by one small miracle!
Reluctant Tycoon
Garde Chevenay finds his new employee very attractive but he's reluctant to trust her. Until he can, he must resist her, no matter how tempted he is.... Sorrel James is also trying hard to resist the gorgeous tycoon; she knows getting involved with her boss would be foolish. Denying their attraction increases the sensual tension between them. But when Garde learns about Sorrel's past, will they still want to give in to their desires...?
Marriage Potential
A Suitable Marriage? Kerith was not expecting to like Tris Jensen. But he turned out to be charming -- and very attractive! Still, having heard all the rumours about Tris, Kerith wanted to resist. Only she hadn't bargained on Tris's secret weapon, his adorable son, who wanted Kerith to be his new mum! But if there was marriage potential for her and Tris, the Kerith needed to know whether the rumours about him were true..... Could she get Tris to trust her enough to tell her -- and get him to believe in marriage again?
The Bachelor Chase
'A little word of advice, Rea. Don't chase a man who might not want to be chased.' Rea Halton had been driven to seek out confirmed bachelor Tano Cavallieri by pure necessity. Now, if anything, he seemed to be the one chasing her. Tano claimed his kisses were all part of an in depth experiment into their obvious attraction for one another. An Italian heartthrob he might be, but Rea had to keep her feet firmly on the ground - it was his land, not his lips she was interest in. Even if Tano was hotter property!
Heart in Hiding
The arrangement seemed ideal It would keep Verity in France until her next teaching course -- it would involve traveling to the pretty but remote village of Auray. Of course, her boss hadn't outlined the drawbacks of working for his friend to whom he'd offered Verity's services. Those he'd let Verity find out for herself. An ex-racing-car driver, the wealthy and well known Corbin McCaid was an irascible man, encased in his own private world. Not that it mattered. Verity could cope with him, even if he did dislike her -- she always coped.
A Family Closeness
Out of the frying pan... If Davina's fiancé hadn't run off with her best friend, she wouldn't have got involved with Joel Gilman. And now, four years after their disastrous encounter, it seemed that time hadn't dulled their mutual attraction! Davina was reminded of what she'd lost, especially now that Joel had another woman in his life - his daughter, Ammy. But when Joel asked her to look after the little girl, Davina had a temporary chance to experience what might have been - and what she'd always wanted....
Unfair Assumptions
Guilty until proven innocent Disillusioned with men, Neile wanted nothing to do with them--until Mackenzie came crashing into her life, reawakening her senses and tempting her to feel again. But Mackenzie had a few romantic wounds of his own, and his suspicion of the opposite sex wasn't easy to overcome. Despite Neile's best intentions, he was soon convinced she was guilty of conspiring against him--and that her accomplice was his ex-wife! Horrified by his accusations, Neile found herself trapped in a whirlwind of incriminating evidence. Defiantly, she determined to win Mackenzie's trust. But would Neile be able to prove her innocence and her love?
The Gentle Trap
SUDDENLY EVERYTHING WAS GONE! When Zoe Mitchell's home and livelihood had been destroyed in a fire, the last person she had expected to rescue her was David 'Foster' Campbell. Suddenly, the man she had dreamt of and longed for for so long was actually there, looking after her every need. Once the shock of the fire had worn off, it seemed that life was perfect for Zoe and she began to enjoy herself, basking in the warmth and security of Foster's affection. Until the biggest shock of all, it seemed that Foster had only been putting on an act....