Synopsis The setting is Canso, Nova Scotia; the year is 1879. The beautiful Angela McAllister has a plan;she will nurse her husband Raymond until his death even though she has given herself body and soul to her lover, Duncan Nair. She will wear the mourning jewellery--the Whitby jet she so admires--for two full years. Then she and Duncan will marry and dwell in the home she loves--the home Raymond built for her.But Raymond has reason to suspect her. Paralysed, helpless and overcome with uncertainty, his mind deteriorates. The carvings above his bed take on a sinister meaning until finally convinced of her betrayal, he makes a pact with the forces of evil. So long as Angela wears the jet, her passion will mock her--and he will be sincerely mourned.It is now 1982, in St. Lambert, Quebec. Melanie Nair, the sole Nair descendant and living image of her great-grandmother, inherits the Victorian home that once belonged to Angela so long ago. She sets off for Nova Scotia with her boyfriend David to claim her inheritance. Once Melanie discovers the jet she is strangely drawn to it and her personality changes dramatically. The spirit of her ancestor Duncan Nair comes to her aid, but his love is not enough. The spiritually far-sighted Tory is the only one who senses that the jet is the medium of evil. He warns her but to no avail. When Melanie is compelled to return to Canso, David follows her. He battles for the woman he loves to the very end. But can the power of unconditional love conquer the forces of evil?
Synopsis Living in a small community in rural Virginia, auburn-haired veterinarian, Cassandra Davidson thought she knew everyone in town. But who was the tall, dark firefighter she spotted at a tragic fire and why did his haunting, blue eyes invade her nightmares. Despite her obvious attraction to the stranger, Cassandra wasn't interested in love right now. She was still reeling from a lost love and would rather be alone than risk having her heart broken again. But no matter how hard she tried, Cassandra couldn't keep those eyes out of her thoughts.Nicholas Cunningham had just found out the love of his life was a married woman. In an effort to put the disastrous relationship behind him, he jumped at the chance to get away from Richmond and head out to the quaint, Colonial town for a few weeks to update the local firefighters on the latest firefighting techniques. But maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all, since Nicholas found himself enjoying the attention of the deputy fire chief's stunning, green-eyed wife.
Synopsis In "Seed of Sorrow", escape is exactly what the heroine, Emilia Creighton, must do! She must escape marriage to Edward Haverton, a man she detests. She must escape her grandparents, the Creighton's who have convinced her that she will become like her mother, and one day go insane, killing anyone she dare love. Because of the fear of harming anyone, Emilia vows never to love! She finds her escape in the form of Captain Barclay D. Lancaster, whose ship is sailing to America. Stowing away is only the beginning of her adventurous journey that ends in the arms of the man who eventually wins her heart.
Synopsis The setting is Canso, Nova Scotia, during the Depression and Prohibition. Danny helps his father empty the chemical toilets, so he is nicknamed Stinky. He is poor but plucky and dares set his sights on the beautiful Melora, who is very much a lady. Her father Donald is publisher of The Breeze. Her mother Elizabeth is a snob who disapproves of Danny. A running battle ensues. Danny is our hero--he likes to get even. The townspeople, who play a significant part in his struggle, love him.You will love him too. Find out how Danny overrides adversity to become a man among men.
