Books
Complete Selection of Contemporary Fiction by M.J. Boyle
Lighting the Perfect Match - ISBN979 8 17551528 3 and on Amazon Kindle
Let me sleep on it - ISBN 979 1 044500717 and on Amazon Kindle
Is there a therapist on board? - ISBN 978 1 83794769 0 and as e-book
Everybody Needs Somebody - ISBN 978 1 917344920 and on Kindle
I came, I saw, I wondered - Available only as e-book
Empire Close - ISBN 978 1 035839308 and as an e-book
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - ISBN 978 1 398428041 and as an e-book
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Lighting the Perfect Match
Andy is studying Business Engineering in Germany and although this does not necessarily include a foreign language module, he has his sights set on the Erasmus Programme. He wants to spend a year in England and is thrilled when he finds his name on the acceptance list.
"Lighting the Perfect Match" dives into this year of Andy`s life and explores his experiences with friendship, love, and cultural differences.
His three flatmates: a pampered Frenchman, a pedantic Spaniard, and a ´couldn`t-care-less` Irish student, pose constant challenges resulting in an atmosphere of chaotic harmony.
His varied dating choices range from wild-and-passionate to calm-and-collected and lead from heartbreak to bliss, and back.
A story of finding your place, navigating cultural differences, and the complexities of love with a bitter-sweet ending as a reminder that even the perfect match isn`t always meant to be.
Let me sleep
on it
With time on her hands Linda settles down to read a book comprising five short stories: "Heartstrings", "Blueprints", "Dance with me", "Presents and Protection", and "Crossroads".
Once finished, Linda realises just how well she can relate to all five episodes and ponders whether to share her story with the author.
Linda`s story, "Let me sleep on it" tells of her endeavours to embrace the second chance that she has been given. Life has challenges in store that she would never have considered possible, but fate, courage, a pinch of luck, and her husband, Jeff, see her through.
Jeff and Linda set about creating their perfect life together.
Is there a therapist on board?
If music be the food of love, then this is an ultimate love story. "Is there a therapist on board?" is the soundtrack of a life; a heartfelt story about a teenager from southern Germany, whose love for music, language, and adventure leads him on an unforgettable journey.
At thirteen, Peter is a rebel with a passion for pop songs, pirate radio, and pursuance of English culture. When he gets the opportunity to spend a year in England he embarks on a new chapter - one where love, language, and his unshakable passion for music intersect in unexpected ways.
When black clouds appear on the horizon, the positive aura wanes.
A tale of growth, commitment, and the power of following one`s passion.
Everybody needs somebody
Six individuals who, under normal circumstances, would hardly have anything to do with each other, sign up for a course which they, under normal circumstances, would never have even considered doing.
A tale in three parts: Part 1 shows how the group develops during their six-week course. They are not only learning how to cook, they are learning lessons for life.
Part 2 reveals how the group thrives on their unusual friendship. The support received gives strength, stability, and an ultimate feeling of invulnerability.
Part 3 leads to a promise made to a dying patient at a hospice. They initiate a campaign to feed hungry children.
I came, I saw,
I wondered
An A - Z.
An easy-to-read collection of short texts on insights and anecdotes from 50 years of living as a Brit in Germany.
Topics include: Accents - Brexit - Gender Equality - Institutions - Loyalty - Superstitions - Xtra Wurst - Your Majesty ............
Empire Close
"Empire Close" unfolds in a quaint cul-de-sac of six 1950s detached houses in a mid-sized English commuter town where Ted has always felt part of a close-knit community.
As 1997 dawns, Ted, now retired and wheelchair-bound, reflects on the past 45 years in Empire Close. He fondly remembers a time when a strong British identity was the hallmark of the neighbourhood, a trait he held dear.
An unexpected twist of fate dramatically upsets Ted`s world, challenging him to confront both his past and his future. This journey of self-discovery brings Ted to a pivotal crossroads, where he must reconcile his past actions with their unforeseen impact on his life.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall
Great Britian - a nation with imperial history, a nation of profound innovators, a nation steeped in tradition and pride.
Here we accompany a typical British family from 1955 to 2022. Their dialogues reveal historical parallels and interesting insights into perceived "Britishness" over this period. Their lives and their beliefs, their travels and experiences, their attitudes and expectations, all expose them for what they are: an average family of the time.
They, and others like them, were weaving the thread into the British flag.
The respective comments take us down the path leading to the social and political situation of 2022.