Twice Shy: Chapter One

It was as though the locals had erected an invisible shield around their town, designed to deter outsiders from entering their precious space.

The shield attacked the brain.… Read the rest

Twice Shy: Chapter Two

Abbie drove into the centre of town, parked, and forced herself to step from the car.

Following her breakdown on the outskirts, she felt a little better.… Read the rest

Twice Shy: Chapter Three

Showing no signs of recognition—only mild interest at who this gatecrasher might be—Harry opened his mouth to speak.

Before he could utter a syllable, a pale hand grabbed his taut bicep.… Read the rest

Twice Shy: Chapter Four

She strode across the grass, rounding a couple of picnic blankets, and proceeded to the patio. There were people all around. Despite the fact Abbie had just attacked and dropped into a hedge one of their friends or at least acquaintances, no one looked her way.… Read the rest

Twice Shy: Chapter Five

The toilet door was closed when Abbie returned to the entrance hall, but the front was open, and she stepped straight into the crisp early hours of the morning.… Read the rest