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The Dark Elysium Gemma and Lucas

Book One

An enigmatic and rich private businessman is negotiating an acquisition of a large media company. Lucas Strong, Chairman and CEO of Strong Holdings is a handsome forty-year-old bachelor billionaire.

Gemma Stone is the corporate lawyer that works for the target company that Strong Holdings is interested in acquiring.When Gemma and Lucas Stone first meet across the boardroom table, she is instantly struck by his presence, there is an intensity about him that stirs some deep, forgotten sensation in her, and whilst not wanting to admit it to herself, she finds herself drawn to this enigmatic man.

But just who is Lucas Stone? As part of her company’s due diligence process, Gemma undertakes research on Strong Holdings, but the more she looks into Lucas Strong, the man himself, the more questions arise than answers. Unbeknown to Gemma, Lucas Strong does indeed keep a dark secret. Most of his existence has been a lie.

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The Dark Elysium Fallen Angel

Book Two

In part two of the Dark Elysium Lucas fails to return from a trip and Gemma cannot contact him, she seeks answers from his company Strong Holdings but is met with silence regarding Lucas’s whereabouts.Then mysteriously, she receives notification from Strong Holdings that Lucas has resigned as Chairman and CEO and is no longer involved with the business.

Upon meeting the new Chairman and CEO, Damian Castle, she knows instinctively something is wrong; Lucas would never seek to acquire her company. They had discussed this, and she knew the original plan to cause chaos, war and poverty. But that was over, or was it?

Gemma realises that Lucas must be in danger and must find him before it’s too late to avoid a takeover that would see the world thrown into chaos, but for her, more importantly, before it’s too late to save the man she loves. No matter the cost, she must find him and put into play a dangerous plan, but even if she does find him, will the dark forces of evil ever allow their love? Can they truly be together?

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The Dark Elysium Sacrifice and Genesis

Book Three

The final instalment of the Dark Elysium sees Gemma and Lucas on the run from Damien and the considerable resources he has at his disposal. Gemma and Lucas know that time is running out; they can’t run forever. Then they learn that a fresh bid for Gemma’s company has already been made, with a final shareholder vote to be held in a few days. Damian’s trap is set.

Gemma realises that Lucas must be in danger and must find him before it’s too late to avoid a takeover that would see the world thrown into chaos, but for her, more importantly, before it’s too late to save the man she loves. No matter the cost, she must find him and put into play a dangerous plan, but even if she does find him, will the dark forces of evil ever allow their love? Can they truly be together?

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The Immortals Chronicles

A funny series of “interviews with three immortals”, Santa, a Vampire, and Lady Luck previously published as three separate short stories.

Ben Archer, writer and sometime journalist, finds himself inadvertently meeting with and interviewing three individuals who claim to be from the realm of the immortals. Each interview takes us on a hilarious journey of debunking popular myths surrounding each character while exploring critical questions about life.

Ben Archer, writer and sometime journalist, finds himself inadvertently meeting with and interviewing three individuals who claim to be from the realm of the immortals. Each interview takes us on a hilarious journey of debunking popular myths surrounding each character while exploring critical questions about life.

In Santa’s case, Ben finds that even immortals can experience a ‘mid-life crisis” as Santa whinges about the challenges of working with Elves, reindeer flatulence and the difficulty of dating when you are Santa.

Then Ben meets Sebastian Alucard, a reclusive billionaire and self-proclaimed vampire. Is he a recluse because he is a pain in the neck for most people or a sociopath with no self-reflection?

Finally, the mysterious and beautiful Sayida Mashallah, Lady Luck, batters Ben with sexual innuendo in some quest; what does she mean when she says that for heterosexual men, life is like a penis-women make it hard?

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The burning question

Most of us are probably aware of the sayings “Better late than never”, “A picture is worth a thousand words” or “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. What about “The pen is mightier than the sword”, “The best of both worlds” and “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. All familiar phrases or quotes, but who originally said them and why?

Which famous author once said “I am spending a year dead for tax reasons” and who was the actress who said “How many husbands have I had? apart from my own you mean?” These are just some of the quotes featured in this book with the answers.

Impress your friends, colleagues or even strangers by reciting these quotes in conversation, with the knowledge of who said them and or enjoy a quote trivia night with friends using this book. Each question is multiple choice so, a perfect dinner party activity! Whatever the reason, have fun expanding your quote knowledge.