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A Surprise for Christine: And other lighthearted short stories Kindle Edition

by Eileen Thornton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
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A woman sits on a city bus, reflecting on her life — do both need change in direction?

Is it possible that a single pea left on plate can change one’s future?

What dark secrets are revealed by an old suitcase?

And will the surprise for Christine go according to plan?

Eileen Thornton's A Surprise for Christine is a collection of twelve sweet, lighthearted, and romantic stories sure to brighten even the darkest of days.

Praise:

★★★★★ - "A delightful treat."

★★★★★ - "Great assortment of enjoyable short stories."

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    117 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    February 12, 2015
  5. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SXVI5AA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magnum Opus - A Next Chapter Imprint; 2nd edition (February 12, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 12, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1075 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 117 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1508421005
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 25 ratings

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Eileen Thornton

Eileen Thornton

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Though I now live in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, I was born and brought up on Tyneside; the setting for my last four novels. Once a Geordie, always a Geordie, as the saying goes.

Though I only began writing in 2001, many of my short stories and articles have been published in national magazines here in the UK. But then I felt the urge to move on and write something with a little more grit.

My first novel, The Trojan Project, is an all-action thriller. During the writing process, I felt I was on the ride of my life, as I added so many spine-chilling incidents. I was determined to grab the readers' attention from the very beginning and give them the roller-coaster read of their lives.

Since then, I turned to writing women's fiction. Divorcees.Biz, a novel of fun and romance, shortly followed by, Only Twelve Days, a heart-warming romance.

However, after deciding to turn my hand to writing a series of cozy murder mysteries, I chose my hometown as the setting. Murder on Tyneside - Agnes Lockwood Mysteries Book 1, was released in December 2016, with Agnes as the new sleuth on Tyneside. Death on Tyneside (Book 2) came next followed by Vengeance on Tyneside (Book 3). A Mystery on Tyneside (Book 4) was published in October 2020.

Hopefully, there will be a Book 5 in the series. How could I possibly let Agnes Lockwood down, when she has given me so much fun - she is part of me now.

If you would like to contact me, I have a website: www.eileenthornton.com

Or you can find me on facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/EileenThornton www.twitter.com/eileenmaud2

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
25 global ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars "A Great Assortment Of Enjoyable Short Stories"
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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This is a novella of 12 different genre stories. Some are sweet and lighthearted romance tales, and others are also very entertaining. Get comfortable and enjoy the stories with your feet up and coffee beside you. I enjoyed them all, especially the caper to steal a precious stone. Enjoy!
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Doug Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2020
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This is a collection of unrelated short stories. No sex, no dead bodies, no brutality, just a collection of very enjoyable short stories. I especially loved the author’s sense of humor and innate ability to create surprise endings. A fun read for anyone.
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Ann Stanmore
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a delightful treat!
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
This is a delightful treat! Take a break from full length novels (riveting and exciting as they are) and indulge in this lovely book of short stories.

These are a selection of light-hearted tales that play on differing sentiments and emotions and all leave you with a ‘feel good’ factor.

So to any who may read this review, it is great to put the kettle on, put your feet up and dip into this book. Each story is a delight. Certainly worth five stars.
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P.S. Winn
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved reading these stories!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed the short stories in this collection. The author did a great job with the fell of the stories and the endings had just the right twist. The stories are a quick read and each one is a fun idea and a great journey into some interesting tales. I found the author's writing style extremely inviting and smiled at the quirky ending of each tale. If readers are looking for a fun collection, this is the one to grab. Well done.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read both in print font and structure
Reviewed in Canada on July 16, 2020
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Bought this for my elderly Mom as it is large print. The print style is very good for people sight challenged as the print is dark and the spacing between lines is good.
It is a collection of short stories mostly run between 12 to 17 pages, so nice if the reader tires easily. This is very easy reading, the stories are not complicated or deep in literary structure. It is not a book that grips you and keeps you up reading late into the night but I feel would be enjoyed by elderly folks who want a light read.
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HM Holten
4.0 out of 5 stars Light Hearted Short Stories
Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2021
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A Surprise for Christine – a surprise party with obstacles
Reason to Celebrate – trouble in the village
Same Time on Friday? – revenge is sweet
The Last Pea on the plate – do peas have feelings?
The Little Fairy – pleasant surprises
The Number 57 Bus – the romance of a bus
Only the Best – theatre trouble
The Suitcase – secrets to keep
The Wrong Horse – an apparent suicide
Reaching the Top – taking up a challenge
Drastic Measures – the bliss of having neighbours
To Trap a Thief – an amazing jewel

This collection of light-hearted short stories is a quick read that gives the reader a mixture of romance, crime, quirky ideas, and musings about life, the universe, and anything. Ms Thornton writes in a playful manner, it may not be deep or philosophical, but it is effective. This is the kind of book you’d grab to while away a rainy day – when you want an hour or so of cheerful recreation.
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Ann Stanmore
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a delightful treat!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2015
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This is a delightful treat! Take a break from full length novels (riveting and exciting as they are) and indulge in this lovely book of short stories.

These are a selection of light-hearted tales that play on differing sentiments and emotions and all leave you with a ‘feel good’ factor.

So to any who may read this review, it is great to put the kettle on, put your feet up and dip into this book. Each story is a delight. Certainly worth five stars.
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