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Discovery of the decades old skeleton somewhat throws Mike's restoration plans... With a passion for The Golden Age of Steam, Mike Izzard decided "Bringing the Past into the Present" at Old Ghost Station Nast Hyde Halt must be done. Undertaking the four year renovation independently in 2015, it is little surprise this amassed him a worldwide following. Tantalised by the tale, author Yvonne created Mike's website about the St. Albans to Hatfi...

A work of historical fiction, in two languages, devised from an online list discovered while researching Elizabethan times. Introducing the work of Dr John Dee and his daughter, Katherine, we glimpse what life might have been like in 1903. Scenes from Elizabethan London have been created and translated into modern English so that comparisons can be made between the two languages. Historical events are included, making this an informative a...

With the next World Cup rapidly approaching, the best players must be chosen from the nation's talent - 22 players will make the cut, many will miss out. Aiden Lewis is ready to try out for the team, knowing that he will be one of the more mature players to be called up but he is certainly not too old to earn a place. Will his fitness let him down? Since the last World Cup, he hasn't played even a whole season, for many different reasons. Wit...

Despite their health issues, Austin and Yvette's marriage is strengthened by their continuing torments. What should be a restful weekend away at their Cornish retreat sees Yvette fall dangerously ill, and the decision is made to move to that part of the world permanently. Events see their friends Zoe and Jack also move to the area with their growing family, and so it seems that the foursome are meant to be living their very different lives th...

The prequel to this popular fictional series introduces a teenage Jason Bottelli as a musician following his heart to discover his destiny. Jason finds solace in his magical saxophone, little knowing what a journey his new passion will take him on. His immense talent wins him a London University scholarship, where he is determined to carve out a career for himself, at all costs. Discover what happens in the fifth and final book in the "When ...

The fifth and final book in the Football Crazy series has Justin's team - with Aiden's managerial expertise - continuing to rise through the ranks and up into the Premier League, heading towards European football. Having lost his first wife, Leah, to a brain tumour, Aiden is shocked to find that new love, Nicole, completes him in a way he didn't know existed. His family aren't all happy about his decision to marry Nicole three years after the...

Bouncing back after further relapse, Jason is thrilled to find his fame still opens many doors for him when he is presented with film scripts and endorsement opportunities. The best news has to be a flattering list of artists who all wish to collaborate. Consulting his former manager, Lewis, they agree that Georgie can manage Jason's second comeback - with Lewis to keep an eye on them both. Reminiscing about the highlights of his career, hav...

This follow on story from the popular When The Sax Man Plays series follows the lives of our characters after the loss of Jason Bottelli. When Georgie meets a producer who wants to make a film of her late husband's life, it is ironic that they meet on the fifth anniversary of Jason's death. Promising minimal stress and involvement for the rest of the family, she agrees to the idea only if she can oversee it. Christopher is adamant that he wi...

Justin feels like he isn't the only one with a point to prove, knowing that his brother was the best England Manager for years, if ever, and it is a waste of his talents to not be managing a team. Being one of those players who is considered beyond his playing prime days, there are many in the same boat - their clubs selling them for younger replacements, but experience and wisdom are things that cannot be bought. It is a seemingly mad idea ...

The second book shows how life in Cornwall differs to that the four friends had in the big city, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is less lively. After two incidents through playing with the Premiers, one after another, Austin rethinks his participation. As Assistant Manager, there is still a role for him to within the team, but not such an active one. Despite this, there is such a change in the team dynamic... What will happen in the end...

The ninth book in the series finds young couple Tom and Emily, going through their own personal trauma. Austin, while supporting wife Yvette through another operation and yet another medical problem, is left to comfort them while Jack and Zoe are away on holiday. The four friends grow closer when Yvette's latest diagnosis deals them all a fresh blow.

The third book in the Undeserved series finds Ann and Harry taking on more family responsibilities. Mike and Charlotte arrange their wedding with the hope that both Aiden and Nicole will be well enough to be there on the day, or the whole idea is off. What will happen?

More torment befalls Aiden, and his family continue to support and look after him. Bobbie suffers two terrible incidents - one after another - weeks before her exams that would put any student off, but bounces back surprisingly well with help from her knight in shining armour, Daniel. Charlotte and Mike's relationship blossoms, despite the difficulties of getting time together with Charlotte helping not only Nicole and Aiden, but Harry and...

Aiden Lewis broke into top flight football at the age of 23, being signed up by one of London's finest clubs, much to the surprise of both Aiden and his long-term girlfriend, Leah. Proving his worth in the Premiership would be no easy adjustment from regular hometown part-time, lower league matches. But Aiden is determined in everything that he does and football is not about to become the exception to the rule---

Following the characters from the popular 'Football Crazy' series, the foursome are enjoying retirement from the public eye. Having fallen in love with the seaside town years ago, Nicole and Aiden have made it their retirement home. Now that Aiden has penned his memoirs, a tale spanning two books, the couple agree to double book signings around the country, encountering more than a few problems along the way. Could there be a cure for Aiden'...

Ann, Harry and their family move in with Aiden and Nicole as his health declines. It is a decision that makes sense in many ways, but nobody is sure if Aiden will agree. Now that Justin and Lynn are back in Brighton with Jonathan and James, Harry wants to look after Aiden. Charlotte is offered a knight in shining armour in the form of Mike - but will she push away his good intentions after her painful divorce? She too spends a lot of time wi...

The finale of the season sees the end of the struggles of our main character, as many would have predicted years ago! Find out how the characters cope with their loss, and how life will go on.

Heartbroken Patti vows revenge on her ex-partner when he not only turns down her marriage proposal but also confesses there is someone else, leaving her although she is six months pregnant with his child. When she suffers an accident on the way home that robs her of the baby - the second she has lost - she believes that she is not meant to be a mother after all. A chance encounter with Jonny for a one-night stand leaves Patti able to think cl...

Updated 2024. Yvonne Marrs's Introduction to her Fictional Series, including her first four series - When The Sax Man Plays, Football Crazy, The Aiden Lewis Octet and Undeserved, plus extracts from books in as yet unfinished series, Can't Buy Health. Also featuring extracts from standalone books such as Castiliano Vulgo, Harbourtown Murder and Termination at the Halt.

The third book follows Kim and Rob's wedding day, alas not without drama, Tom's graduation and move back to the big City, and a huge surprise for Austin and Yvette from their publisher. Bob's Premiers hit the big time when they are offered an unusual match with openings for more of the same to follow. Can Bob have his star signing play and get his name up in lights? Austin continues working as Assistant but isn't a regular in the team anymore...