The Lyon Garden

GOLD WINNER December 2021

In her first ever published novel D.M. Foley explores the possible unintended consequences of an adoptee finding her biological family. While some consequences may be positive, others may be seen as fatalistic. This page turning, suspenseful, thriller, the first in a series, explores the possibilities of unknown truths in a creative work of fiction.
Set in Southeastern, CT, and Long Island, NY, The Lyons Garden Book One Family Ties, introduces readers to Jessica Greenhall. A 25 year old successful nature photographer who is searching for her biological parents after tragically losing her adoptive parents. Her longing for family connection leaves a void that is hard to fill by any other means. Not knowing her biological family makes it hard for her to have romantic relationships. There is always the question in her mind that she might be related somehow to any love interest.
When her job collides with her search for family and romance, mystery and danger ensues. Jessica doesn’t understand the immediate dislike of her by several people she encounters on her next assignment. The undercurrent of suspicion and distrust of her is increasingly unsettling as she has two serious near death experiences while on assignment. The only consolation is her budding friendship and potential romance with the writer assigned to the job. They have so much in common including both being adopted that she finds it easy to relate to him and trust him.
A devastating accident that seriously injures the owner of the island they are working on leads to truths being revealed that will forever alter the course of Jessica’s life. The story is told in a split time format weaving Jessica’s present life with that of her mother’s past in an intriguing tale that in the end winds up meshing their presents together. Several twists and turns leave the reader guessing what will happen next throughout the story.

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D.M. Foley is the New York Best Sellers Gold Award winner for 2021. This is her first literary award for her first published novel. The inspiration for her first novel came from her family genealogy research. She started writing it in 2017. After the death of her father in January 2020 and five other family members, coupled with a global pandemic, she decided that life was too short to wait to accomplish her lifelong dream of writing and publishing a novel. Deciding to Independently Publish, she knew she was taking a big risk. With receiving this award, it seems the risk paid off.

For over 20 years D.M. Foley has worked in the education field including the last seven as a Paraeducator, until resigning in 2020. Fostering a love of reading and writing was a priority with her students. Her own love of reading grew into a love of writing also. When she was younger she had wanted to become a journalist. Life took her in a completely different direction giving her vast experiences to pull from for her writing. Currently she resides in Southeastern, Ct with her husband and her three sons. She is working on her second novel which she hopes to publish soon. It is the second book in The Lyons Garden series.

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The Secret Orphan:

GOLD WINNER 2019

Keep her secret

Keep her safe

On the 14th November 1940, Hitler’s bombs rain down on Coventry. From the rubble of a bombed-out family home, a young girl is saved…

This is a stunning and memorable page-turner of love, loss and resilience for fans of The Secret Wife by Gill Paul
As the Nazis’ relentless bombs fall during the Blitz of Coventry, six-year-old Rose Sherbourne finds herself orphaned and under the guardianship of a Cornish farmer’s daughter, Elenor Cardew.

Elenor knows that the only way to protect spirited Rose is to leave the city and make a new life for themselves away from harm. But soon Elenor discovers that Hitler’s firestorm is not the only thing she must fear when she learns a devastating secret about Rose…

With Rose’s life in imminent danger, Elenor turns to the only person she can trust to keep the deadly secret, heroic Canadian pilot, Jackson St John. And amidst the destruction of war, an unlikely romance blossoms as they find a way to protect the child they have both grown to love…and each other.

Glynis Peters is the 2019 New York Best Sellers Gold Award winner, USA TODAY Bestseller, Globe and Mail Bestseller and Toronto Star Bestseller.

A historical novelist and writer with a mystery / suspense / thriller / romantic twist. Living by the sea in Essex, Glynis loves to write and when she isn’t writing she is fishing with her husband. She enjoys making greeting cards, cross-stitch, and love playing with her granddaughters who live nearby. She loves visiting Vancouver to see her son, daughter-in-law, grandson and baby granddaughter.

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Scandalous Behavior

Stone Barrington is back, in fine form, in the newest thriller from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author.

After a series of nonstop adventures, Stone Barrington is eager for some peace and quiet in a rustic British setting. But no sooner does he land in England than he’s beset by an outrageous demand from a beautiful lady, and an offer he can’t refuse.

Unfortunately, Stone quickly learns that his new acquisition comes with some undesired strings attached—namely, a deadly mystery involving the complex relationships of the local gentry, and a relentless adversary who raises the stakes with every encounter. Stone’s restful country vacation is looking like yet another troublesome situation, but with his tireless aplomb—and the help of a few friends—he is more than up to the challenge.

By Stuart Woods| January 12th, 2017|

Stuart Woods is the author of forty-four novels, including the New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series and Holly Barker series. The last twenty-eight of them have been New York Times best-sellers. He is an avid private pilot, flying his own jet on two book tours a year. His latest novel is Santa Fe Edge,to be published on September 21st. You may see his tour schedule and learn more about the author on his website, www.stuartwoods.com.

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Rogue Lawyer

One of John Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. Rogue Lawyer showcases the master of the legal thriller at his very best.

On the right side of the law—sort of—Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. His office is a customized bullet proof van, complete with Wi-Fi, a bar, a small fridge, and fine leather chairs. He has no firm, no partners, and only one employee: his heavily armed driver, who also so happens to be his bodyguard, law clerk, confidant, and golf caddie. Sebastian drinks small-batch bourbon and carries a gun. He defends people other lawyers won’t go near: a drug-addled, tattooed kid rumored to be in a satanic cult; a vicious crime lord on death row; a homeowner arrested for shooting at a SWAT team that mistakenly invaded his house. Why these clients? Because Sebastian believes everyone is entitled to a fair trial—even if he has to bend the law to secure one.

By John Grisham| January 12th, 2017|

Since first publishing A Time to Kill in 1988, Grisham has written one book a year. His other books are The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, The Chamber, The Rainmaker, The Runaway Jury, The Partner, The Street Lawyer, The Testament, The Brethren, A Painted House, Skipping Christmas, The Summons, The King of Torts, Bleachers, The Last Juror, The Broker, Playing for Pizza,The Appeal, The Associate, Ford County, The Confession, The Litigators, Calico Joe, The Racketeer, Sycamore Row, Gray Mountain, and Rogue Lawyer. All of them have become international bestsellers. In addition he has written six novels for Young Adult readers: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, Theodore Boone: The Abduction, Theodore Boone: The Accused, Theodore Boone: The Activist, Theodore Boone: The Fugitive, and Theodore Boone: The Scandal (2016). There are currently over 300 million John Grisham books in print worldwide, which have been translated into 29 languages. The Innocent Man (October 2006) marked his first foray into nonfiction, and Ford County (November 2009) was his first short story collection. Partners (March 2016) was his first original digital short story. Nine of his novels have been turned into films (The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, A Time to Kill, The Rainmaker, The Chamber, A Painted House, The Runaway Jury, and Skipping Christmas), as was an original screenplay, The Gingerbread Man.

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Social – A Cautionary Novel

Since the evolution of man, culture and society has been closely linked with the development of new technologies. The discovery of fire and the invention of the wheel were only the beginning. Technology has continued to evolve by leaps and bounds.

With the rise of mobile devices and the cluster of misinformation, the dependence on connectivity has created a new breed of havoc.

The advent of social media and the easy-to-create-and-share content has come with great risks. This intertwined collection of stories outlines the vulnerabilities and risks encompassed by the onset of the social revolution.

By Douglas DoNascimento| January 12th, 2017|

Douglas DoNascimento is an early adopter of social media and a graduate of marketing from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Born in Brazil, he has led strategy development and digital initiatives for Fortune 100 companies and emerging businesses in North and South America as well as Europe. DoNascimento is a social media visionary and digital strategist with more than 17 years of experience developing local, national and international organizations. He’s been recognized for his accomplishments through several awards including two Press Club of Dallas Awards, The Best in Class Awards from Greystone, two Bravo Awards, an Advertising Award, Horizon Award, two Web Awards, an Aster Award, Internet Advertising Competition Award, and 16 other industry-recognized awards. A recent recipient of the 2016 New York Best Sellers Gold Award. He is currently the principal of DoNascimento.com/Books publishing company.

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The Girl on the Train

The debut psychological thriller that will forever change the way you look at other people’s lives.

EVERY DAY THE SAME

Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning and night. Every day she rattles down the track, flashes past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She’s even started to feel like she knows them. Jess and Jason, she calls them. Their life—as she sees it—is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost.

UNTIL TODAY

And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Unable to keep it to herself, Rachel goes to the police. But is she really as unreliable as they say? Soon she is deeply entangled not only in the investigation but in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?

By Paula Hawkins| January 12th, 2017|

Paula Hawkins worked as a journalist for fifteen years before turning her hand to fiction. Born and brought up in Zimbabwe, Paula moved to London in 1989 and has lived there ever since. Her first thriller, The Girl on the Train, has been published in over forty languages, has been a No.1 bestseller around the world and is now a major motion picture starring Emily Blunt. Into the Water is her second thriller.

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