Böcker av Debbie McGowan

When nineteen-year-old Kieran O'Sullivan takes a trip to the attic for the Christmas decorations, it proves to be an illuminating experience. Box includes: - a hapless but not altogether helpless student - a pedantic supernatural being (or two, or...well, quite a few) - a funky older sister - the coolest mum in the world - a naughty rescue bunny and her easily led feline sidekick - an insightful ex-girlfriend - twinkle lights - tinsel - baubles * Warning - may contain traces of magic and a smidgeon of social commentary (hey, it's a book by Debbie McGowan - did you expect anything else?) * Of the Bauble is a young adult, biromantic/non-binary fantasy romance.

A weekend in an ancient castle and a murder-mystery game that becomes all too real. It's safe to say Josh's plans for a romantic anniversary with George are not turning out the way he'd hoped. In spite of his cynicism, and his promise not to embark on any more life-threatening pursuits for answers, when one of the guests turns up dead, Josh can't help but put his talents to use to solve the murder. The Advent of Reason is a (more or less) stand-alone novella-length character special in the Hiding Behind The Couch series. * * * * * For readers of the series, The Advent of Reason comes several months after Reunions (Season Seven) and immediately before Not My Christmas.

>Josh and George have always shared the special bond of friendship. From days in primary school to holidays spent riding their bikes along the canal, theirs is a promise to remain best friends forever. But can that promise withstand the trials of adolescence, and the changes in their feelings towards each other? * * * * * NOTE: this is a fully stand-alone story, but it contains significant spoilers for anyone reading the Hiding Behind The Couch series, and should be read after The Harder They Fall (season three).

After years of working for the police-both as a beat bobby and undercover-Rob Simpson-Stone is moving on with no regrets. It may be too late to rescue his marriage, but his relationship with his seven-year-old son, Lucas, is back on track. Rob's grown-up nieces might be a taller order, but he's prepared to do whatever it takes to prove they no longer need to worry that one day he won't come home.Fate, however, has different ideas.When Rob fails to arrive at his leaving do, his former boss/new PI business partner Gray Fisher can't understand why nobody else is worried Rob is MIA, never mind that Gray is pointlessly missing out on a night in with Will.As the reasons behind the night's events unfold, Gray's past recklessness threatens to catch up with him, putting those he holds close in danger and forcing both Rob and Gray to forge reluctant alliances.

Journey back to childhood, where the buds of friendship and romance blossom; take a peek into the lives of the primary school children who would become…The Circle."A very sweet short story of blossoming friendships and childhood traumas." "…a wonderful, engaging story that made me feel good inside…¿Highly recommended for readers who love richly written characters and clever dialogue."Beginnings is a stand-alone prequel (novella) to Hiding Behind The Couch.WARNING: this story deals with themes of child sexual abuse, sudden infant death, and parents' marriage breakdown due to infidelity. All issues are written about sensitively and in a way that is intended to be accessible for children aged ten and above.

All's fair in love and war. But not in baking.A humorous story about baking and village life. Also includes a rockin' reverend, cakes and bunting. Do what you do best.So said Henry's grandad a year ago to the day as he handed Henry a small, red-foil-wrapped box that gave a metallic rattle when he shook it. Inside: a large bunch of mismatched keys held together by a ring the size of a bangle.The keys to the bakery.Henry's bakery.No going back. Definitely not after Margaret changed the sign on her shop so it read:THE Village Bakery & Grocery Home of the Banton BunNot THE Banton Bun, mind you-Margaret doesn't have the Joneses' secret family recipe-but a reasonable approximation.As for Henry doing what he does best… Henry Jones the Ninth is no baker, that's for sure. He wouldn't even know how to assemble a Banton Bun, let alone bake one. But he does know his way around computers, accounts, managing staff and stock inventory. And he rides a mean tricycle.You might wonder how that could be a good thing. Read on, and all will be revealed.