CHRIS TAYLOR

Leatherwork is a centuries-old craft which is as absorbing and enjoyable today as ever. This book introduces the basic tools and techniques needed before explaining more advanced ideas for designing and decorating leather. With an easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photographs and explanatory line drawings, this practical book describes how to use those techniques to make handmade items with a professional finish.Topics covered include: a guide to leather and the tools used for leatherworking; basic techniques including joining leather and plaiting; design and cutting patterns; decoration - curving, stamping and colouring; projects ranging from making boxes to a bridle; care and repair of leather. The versatility of leather makes it an ideal medium for creativity and experimentation, and this practical book explains the techniques that can be used to make a range of objects. Beautifully illustrated with 180 step-by-step photographs and 20 explanatory line drawings.

Logan Craigdon has a chip on his shoulder the size of Mount Kosciuszko. Once an Olympic champion sailor, a tragic accident has left him with a permanent limp and his once-promising career in tatters. To make matters worse, he was recently jilted at the altar by his long-time fiancee. Hes angry at the world and everyone in it. Then he meets Mia Ivanov.Orphaned at a young age and adopted by drug dealers, Mia is also no stranger to hardship. But rather than letting that define her, shes opted to look on the positive side of life, including owning a bridal wear shop. She spends her time making wishes come true and dreaming of happy-ever-afters.When Logan and Mia meet, sparks immediately fly. Though Logans not interested in long-term commitment, hes still a hot-blooded male. He wants Mia and what Logan wants, Logan gets. Then she tells him about her shop and Logan cant make his escape fast enough.The only problem is, he cant get her out of his mind. The more he gets to know her, the more he likes what he sees. Its driving him insane! Shes everything he ever wanted in a wife, but is he willing to set aside his past hurts and risk his heart again?The Craigdon Family Dynasty series follows the lives and loves of the Craigdon Family and the fallout they all experience when the patriarch of the family dies. Henry Craigdon was worth billions. He was also a man with many secrets. Hes divided up his estate between his wife and six children, but not all of them have been treated fairlyCome on an adventure filled with drama and intrigue with USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor and ride the highs and lows of a family in turmoil, the secrets, the deception, the liesand the inevitable ties of love and loyalty that bind this family together, no matter what.Start reading today!

Jake Alexander has it all. Young, single and good-looking, hes living the high life as a successful doctor running a Sydney Harbour Hospital medical practice with Shane Kirkbride and Kevin Johnson, his two best friends from college.But then, Shane is found murdered in the back room of the clinic and the police are insistent the murder was an inside job. Its ludicrous to think that Jake or Kevin might be responsible, but the police have the two of them in their sights.Kevin is let off the hook when he produces an alibi he was out to dinner with his girlfriend and there are plenty of witnesses to back him up. Jake isnt so lucky. He has no one who can come forward and vouch for his whereabouts. The police turn up the heat.Jake isnt surprised to discover Katrina West is Kevins alibi. As Kevins long term girlfriend, the pair are as good as joined at the hip. It pains Jake to admit it, but the two of them make a great couple and will no doubt one day marry. The thought depresses the hell out of him, but theres nothing he can do. His only hope is to get over his feelings for Kat and find a woman as perfect as she.But as the police investigation becomes more pointed, Jake is flat out just trying to survive. Why wont they believe his protestations of innocence? Why is he the only one who believes theyre wasting their time? Meanwhile, the person who did it might very well get away with murder

When a nine-year-old girl fails to arrive home after climbing off the school bus, a community is galvanized into action. Daisy Green, a lawyer at Sydney Legal, has a daughter, Emma, who travels on the same bus. Shes beyond grateful her daughter is safe, but feels for the mother of the girl who has disappeared.Christian Grayson is also a lawyer at Sydney Legal and hes closer to the awful incident than anyone might think. His uncle is the bus driver and Christian is currently staying in his uncles house. Christian and Daisy bond over their combined efforts to find the missing girl.Then Emma disappears on her way home from school and the community is put on high alert. Daisy is beyond herself with terror. What has happened to Emma and where is she? Daisy will have to rely on Christian to find out

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors gripping new suspense thriller doesnt disappointA child is missing and time is running out...Detective Senior Sergeant Lane Black of the Chatswood State Crime Command is leading the kidnapping case. But Lane is stumped. The Attorney Generals youngest daughter was present at the time of the disappearance. With the girls resembling each other, Lane is convinced its a crime of mistaken identity. Someone wants control of the Attorney General, and is doing so by terrorizing an innocent child. Lane is determined to uncover the facts and apprehend the person responsible.When he interviews the Attorney General, Lanes suspicions are ignited. The man is fidgety and nervous. Even his daughter, Zara, seems to be hiding something. Despite being drawn to the womans exotic beauty, Lane is determined to ignore the attraction and focus on discovering the truth. As Zara and Lane grow closer, he senses something is awry.Can he find the missing girl in time, or will he pay more than just a ransom for uncovering the identity of the kidnapper?If you love Sandra Brown, Tami Hoag, Karen Rose, Liliana Hart and J.D. Robb, youll love this series by USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor. Start reading it now and get hooked on another thrilling series.

Theres nothing quite so challenging as learning to fall in love...Intensive care paramedic, Molly Barrington, is a fearless angel of mercy when it comes to her job. Faced with serious and urgent medical situations on a daily basis, she never shies away from doing whatever it takes to save lives. But when it comes to her love life, her courage consistently fails her.When ex-con Shane Lucas is badly injured in a motor vehicle accident, Molly attends the scene. Through the hours they are forced together while they wait for police rescue teams to arrive, Shane and Molly form a connection. Both of them feel it, but neither are prepared to acknowledge it.Shanes criminal past has him believing no decent, self-respecting woman will want to have anything to do with him. For Molly, a crippling fear of love and commitment has her scared of being nothing more than friends, despite the fact Shane makes her heart beat faster and she cant get him off her mind.Will Molly set aside her fear of commitment and take a leap of faith? What happens when she discovers Shanes an ex-con? Will they find lasting love, or walk away with nothing more than broken hearts?USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor doesnt disappoint with this latest addition to the hugely popular Barrington Family Series. Start reading today!

Detective Trace Barrington enjoys his quiet life as a detective in the small country town of Broken where he grew up. Crime is generally limited to break and enters, domestic disputes, and the occasional drug bust. But when fourteen-year-old autistic boy Oscar Webster goes missing, all of Traces detective skills are put to work.Cassie Wester is Oscars sister. Shes taken care of him most of her life. Now hes gone missing after a nasty argument with their stepfather and no one knows where he is. Oscar has run away before, but not for this long and never overnight. Hes terrified of the dark.Now Trace is responsible for finding him. As each day passes, the likelihood of finding the young boy alive decreases.Will Trace find Oscar before its too late?USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors latest book doesnt disappoint. Start reading today!

Love fast paced, gritty romance and suspense? Delve into the lives and loves, trials and tribulations, tears and high drama of Chris Taylors hugely popular Sydney Harbour Hospital series.The boxed set collection includes Books 1-5 of the series:The Perfect HusbandThe Body ThiefThe Baby SnatchersThe Final BulletThe Debt Collector

Meet Flynn Craigdon...The Craigdon Family Dynasty series follows the lives and loves of the Craigdon Family and the fallout they all experience when the patriarch of the family dies. Henry Craigdon was worth billions. He was also a man with many secrets. Hes divided up his estate between his wife and six children, but not all of them have been treated fairlyCome on an adventure filled with drama and intrigue with USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor and ride the highs and lows of a family in turmoil, the secrets, the deception, the liesand the inevitable ties of love and loyalty that bind this family together, no matter what.If you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, and Nora Roberts, youll love the Craigdon Family Dynasty Series. Start reading today!

Hell hath no furyChinese-born Australian lawyer, Sally-Ann Li spent her childhood defending herself from false accusations based largely upon her race. Now an adult with a successful career in the highly reputable Sydney Legal law firm, shes relieved to have put the trauma of her youth behind her.Detective Constable James Shepherd loves his job and hes good at it. He prides himself on playing fair, but he also likes to win. He has an enviable success record among the members of the City of Sydney homicide team and he wants to keep it that way. When a man is discovered brutally murdered in a dark city alley, James relishes the challenge of finding the person responsible and taking another bad guy off the streets.Sally-Ann is shocked and aghast to discover her ex-brother-in-law has been murdered. Shes even more shocked when she realizes she is one of the prime suspects. When the good-looking detective questions her about the murder, shes at once thrown back to the nightmare of her childhood. Underneath her veneer of confidence still lies the scared little girl who was repeatedly forced to bear the brunt of unjust accusations and the detectives visit brings all of her insecurities to the fore.Despite this, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the handsome detective and cant help but wish theyd met in different circumstances, but the truth is, hes determined to put her away for murder and shes just as determined to prove her innocence

Everything comes at a priceWhen Australian Federal Agent Brandon Munro accepts a job transfer in a High Tech Operations Unit, hes hoping for a fresh start. What he gets is an unexpected blast from the past. Four years earlier, walking out on his wife without explanation was his only option, but now theres nowhere left to hide. Shes a senior agent in his new unit; its only a matter of time before hell be forced to face the truth.Highly respected Federal Agent Alexandra Cavanaugh has worked hard to forget the man she once loved and is now hell-bent on putting online child predators behind bars. Her team of specialized officers is in pursuit of an international pedophile ring.When Brandon transfers to her unit, Alexs life is once again thrown into turmoil. Hiding a secret from their past, shes determined to ignore the feelings Brandon evokes inside her while focusing only on the case. Pitted together in a race against time, Alex and Brandon are forced to confront their past.As the pressure mounts, Brandon struggles to deal with his guilt and reconnect with the woman he still loves. Alex is terrified that Brandon will discover her secret. As they grow closer, will Alexs deception destroy everything theyve rebuilt?If you love Sandra Brown, Tami Hoag, J.D. Robb, Liliana Hart and Karen Rose, youll love USA Today Bestselling author Chris Taylors Munro Family series. Start reading it today and get hooked on a new series.

Hannah Langdon loves working with the dead. As an embalmer at the Max Grace Funeral Home in the inner city Sydney suburb of Balmain, she considers it an honor and a privilege to prepare someone for their final resting place.But recently, a couple of her work colleagues have been killed in horrible accidents. The fact that these people lived on the fringes of Sydney society and had no one to mourn them doesnt ease Hannahs turmoil. And then she reconnects with a man from her past, a man shed rather forget and her life becomes a whole lot more turbulent.Doctor Jacob Black is now a highly respected emergency room doctor who works in the reputable Sydney Harbour Hospital, but she remembers him only as the eighteen-year-old drunk driver who killed her high school boyfriend. Then Jacobs twin goes missing and Hannah wants to know why. After all, the last time she saw him was at the Max Grace Funeral HomeWhat is happening to the people employed at the funeral home? Hannah cant help but think she might be next

The path to redemption is never easyGood-looking, charismatic and heir to a billion-dollar mining fortune, Christopher Barrington has a lot going for him. Unfortunately, hes allowed a bitter feud with his biological father to cloud his judgement. For years hes lived his life filled with anger and bitterness and has been determined to hurt those around him, including those closest to him.But a brush with death has motivated him into leaving his wicked ways behind him. He wants to turn his life around, but after wallowing in self-pity for so long hes not sure how to go about it. A chance encounter with the beautiful Lexi Greenaway might be just what he needs to set him on the right path to becoming a better person.Lexi is a foster mother and has cared for twenty-seven foster kids and still counting. Her bottomless well of compassion and kindness demonstrates to Christopher how far hes allowed himself to fall. For so long hes been the epitome of selfishness, taking pleasure from other peoples pain. Now he wants to put all that behind him. More than that, he wants to prove hes worthy of Lexis attentions.Hes falling for the beautiful widow. All he can hope is that hes done enough to convince her hes now worthy of her loveWill Christopher set aside his past hurt and bitterness and find redemption? Most of all, will he and Lexi find love?If you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart and Bella Andre, youll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors Barrington Family series. Start reading today!

A man on the run from his pastAfter serving three tours in Afghanistan, ex-army captain Lincoln Barrington is a broken man.After witnessing too many times the atrocities of war, the needless death of innocent people and the fact two decades of fighting has amounted to nothing with the enemy now back in charge, Lincoln is battle worn, bitter and angry at the world. Plagued by soul-destroying nightmares and painful flashbacks, every day is a struggle. He cant see his way out of the blackness that is slowly consuming himEscaping to a remote farmhouse in the country is his only hope. There he yearns to give his mind and body the chance to rest, rejuvenate and heal from the wounds inflicted by Afghanistan.Doctor Zoe Parker is a child psychologist. Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of needy children finding their way to her door, she takes a break from her private practice in Sydney in search of the peace and tranquillity offered by a stay in the country. When her car breaks down a mile from where Lincoln is holed up, he grudgingly offers her a bed for the night.Zoe is immediately attracted to the mesmerizing stranger, but shes also concerned for Lincolns mental well-being. It is obvious the man is suffering, but every attempt she makes to reach out and connect with him is rudely rebuffed. Determined not to give up, Zoe uses all the tools at her disposal to help him through the darkest time of his life.What follows is a remarkable love story of two people. One battered and bruised by war and the other from the challenges of modern society.Can love and patience and understanding make two broken people become whole?Start reading USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors latest Barrington Family story today!

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor takes us on another emotionally charged roller coaster rideDetective Senior Sergeant Tom Munro is a veteran police negotiator, but right now hes in over his head. Married for sixteen years, Lily Munro and his children are paramount in Toms life. But when his loving wife is caught in the crossfires of a school shooting, he is shattered to the core. While Lily lies in a coma fighting for her life, Tom struggles to pick up the pieces of his crumbling family.Just when he believes life cannot get any worse, Toms doctor delivers unexpected and damning test results. With his teenage daughter acting out, rebelling against the rules, hes forced to confront his deepest fears. Now, Tom must face the truth about his own health, deal with his daughters issues, all while praying for a miracle for Lily.Will the shooting be the first of many disasters the family faces or will Tom find a way to save the Munros from destruction?Fans of Sandra Brown, Karen Rose, Liliana Hart, Barbara Freethy and J.D. Robb will love this series by USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor. Start reading now and get hooked on another thrilling read.

THE CHRISTMAS VIGIL A Munro Family Series NovellaA family in denialWhen former New South Wales District Court judge, Duncan Munro, is found lying unconscious in a hotel room surrounded by evidence incriminating him in an affair, his close knit family are rocked to their core.Marguerite Munro is unwilling to believe her husband of forty years has been cheating on her, but the evidence doesnt lie. Roses, champagne, massage oils, lingerieits obvious he was expecting a woman and she knows darn well it wasnt her.When the distress call goes around the family, they gather together in shock and disbelief. No one wants to believe their father is an adulterer, but the Munro siblings have law enforcement running through their veins. Theyve learned to look at the facts and draw logical conclusions and all of the evidence is pointing toward their fathers guiltWill Duncan regain consciousness and provide the explanation theyre praying for, or will this be the end of Marguerites marriage and the Munro family as we know it?THE RANSOM Book Seven of the Munro Family SeriesOh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceiveWhen Ellie Cooper married Clayton Munro six years ago, she hoped his daughter Olivia would accept her into her life, but despite all of Ellies efforts, the ten-year-old has rejected her at every turn. When Olivia is kidnapped while shopping with Ellie, shes beside herself with guilt. To add to her devastation, Claytons blaming her for not taking proper care of his daughter.Detective Senior Sergeant Lane Black of the Chatswood State Crime Command is put in charge of the case. A child is missing and time is of the essence. To further complicate matters, the New South Wales Attorney Generals youngest daughter was present at the time of the kidnapping. The girls look very much alike. Could it be a case of mistaken identity? Could the abduction be politically motivated?When interviewing the Attorney General, Lanes disquieted by the mans nervousness. His oldest daughter Zara Dowton is also on edge. Immediately drawn to her exotic beauty, Lane does his best to remain unmoved and impartial, despite his bodys urgings.What are the Dowtons hidingand why?THE DEFENDANT Book Eight of the Munro Family SeriesDetective Sergeant Chase Barrington has never forgotten the girl he fell in love with in high school. He and Josie Munro planned to marry as soon as theyd graduated. But fate stepped in and Chase made the painful decision to end it without telling Josie the truthWhen twelve-year-old Daniel Logan witnesses the rape of his mother, he grabs a gun and shoots the perpetrator dead. Chase attends the scene and Daniels arrested and charged with murder.A decade after graduating high school, child psychologist Josie Munro has recently returned to her hometown. When shes appointed by the court to provide a report on Daniels mental capacity, its inevitable that she runs into the detective on the case. Unaware of the real reason why Chase ended their relationship, her anger and grief from all those years ago immediately rise to the surface.With no choice but to carry on and complete the task shes been given, she determines to keep Chase as far away from her as possible and get the job over with as quickly as she can.But things arent that easy. If her report proves Daniel knew that shooting...

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor doesnt disappoint with the latest thrilling addition to the Munro Family Series.Highly decorated Australian Federal Police officer, Declan Munro is praised for his commitment to serving and protecting the people. But when hes accused of illegally accessing police files containing child pornography, his world comes crumbling down.Senior Internal Affairs Investigator Chloe Sabattini is at the top of her game. She hasnt risen among the ranks of a male-orientated profession without being able to handle herself. When she catches Declan Munros case, shes primed and ready to take down the morally corrupt man posing as an officer of the law.All evidence points to his undeniable guilt, but as the investigation progresses, she cant ignore her gut instinct. His pleas of innocence look and feel sincere, but shes been taken in by a man with good looks and charm before. She refuses to allow it to happen again.Now shes determined to get to the bottom of who is really behind the malicious and calculated downfall of Declan Munro. Can sheuncover the truth before the betrayal they never see coming destroys them both?If you love Sandra Brown, Tami Hoag, Karen Rose, J.D. Robb, Barbara Freethy and Liliana Hart, youll love USA Today Bestselling author Chris Taylors Munro Family Series. Start reading it now and get hooked on another thrilling series. You wont be disappointed.

Detective Sergeant Lachlan Coleridge has seen it all. A veteran cop with more than fifteen years on the force, theres nothing much that surprises him. But when he comes across the charred bodies of two children while searching an illegal meth lab, he struggles to put the memory behind him. In desperation, he makes contact with a police appointed counselor.Ava Wolfe is a psychiatrist currently attached to the New South Wales police service. Her heart aches for the darkly handsome detective who is in such urgent need of help. After years of exposure to the worst mankind can offer, Lachlan Coleridges spirit has been ravaged beyond belief. She yearns to help him, but shes not sure that hell let herTo be a cop is to be tough physically and mentally. Theres no room for weakness. If it gets out that Lachlans seeking help, any chance he has for promotion will be jeopardized. But hes drowning in a sea of pain; of darkness and confusion and its only a matter of time before he topples into the abyssCan he trust the only woman who appears to understand him? Is he prepared to put his career on the line in return for saving his soul? Will he open up to Ava and let her help himbefore its too late?