When the Ice Melts

J. Burton Phyllis

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"Thou shalt not kill" is one of the deadly sins, isn't it? So why is Sarah Wenham preparing to end her husband Tom's life?

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• Romance

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• Publié par: Troubador Publishing
• Date de parution: 25 juin 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781785896576
• Langue: English

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When the Ice Melts






Phillis j burton
Copyright © 2016 Phyllis J Burton

The moral right of the author has been asserted. This story is a work of fiction and any names of people and places are entirely from the author’s imagination and have no relationship to anyone, either living or dead.

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OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR
Paper Dreams (2011)
A Passing Storm (2013)
This book is dedicated to my family, especially my husband Jim, who has given me much love and support during the writing of this story, and also to my daughter Julia, for her copy-editing expertise.
Contents
OTHER BOOKS BY THE AUTHOR
PRAISE FOR PHILLIS J BURTON
THE PROLOGUE

PART ONE
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty One
Chapter Twenty Two
Chapter Twenty Three
Chapter Twenty Four

PART TWO
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen

EPILOGUE
THE END
PRAISE FOR PHILLIS J BURTON
When the Ice Melts
Phyllis J. Burton’s When the Ice Melts focuses on the traumatized heart of a woman. The narrative is told in a two-part format. The first part is a steady climb to the plateau of the story, and during this segment the author creates the romance and introduces and builds the characters. It is in the second part that the action and suspense are developed. The analogy of ice shapes the theme of the story. Ice is cold and seemingly impenetrable until warmth is added. Then the ice gradually melts. This is true to the character of the heroine; she is hard, cold as ice in the beginning, but through the warmth of love and companionship she becomes vulnerable, her heart softens, and ultimately melts. The characterization of the novel is its nucleus. The narrative’s heroine is both equally strong in spirit and fragile in heart and soul. She is bright, intelligent and easy to relate to in thought and manner. Burton portrays her heroine as both a victim and a victor.

As a reader, you become engaged in her traumatic situation; you sense the stress, fear and horror, as well as the weakening spirit and fight for survival. The heroine’s sidekick is handsome, virile, accomplished, and patient, displaying meekness – strength under control. The villain is malicious and cunning, his evil intent is deep and dark. The supporting cast of characters is the nuts and bolts of the narrative; they keep the main characters connected, each one playing a significant role in the story. Lastly, Burton portrays the reality of severe trauma; what happens to the body, soul and spirit is at times beyond words. The nightmares, the pain, the memory loss, the brain’s fight to make sense of the senseless are all reflected in a poignant and genuine manner. In the end, Burton leaves the reader thankful for the power of enduring love.

Cheryl E. Rodriguez, Readers’ Favourite
PAPER DREAMS
We are in the 1950s when Paper Dreams begins , learning of a very special love that cannot be. The plot quickly then turns to 2009 where we join Katie as her fiancé has just broken up with her, and we immediately share in her heartache. Katie works in a bookstore and is assigned the arduous task of cataloging books for a reclusive woman who has just died. Katie goes to the very large and ominous mansion and, while searching through the books, finds some interesting letters describing the 1950s romance between the married master of the mansion, Gerald Hapsworth-Cole, and a young pregnant girl, Amy Butler, who had no choice but to return to her home in Vancouver and leave England and her lover behind. They vow to keep in touch but that does not happen due to unforeseen circumstances. Gerald never gets to meet his son, James, and Amy spends the rest of her life pining for her lost love. The search is now on for a living relative to inherit Epton Hall and when James, and a cousin (Harold) are found, the fireworks begin. Both Katie and Stuart find themselves in danger several times. To tell you more would ruin the mystery and excitement of the story.

Paper Dreams certainly lives up to its description as a romantic thriller. Phyllis J. Burton has created a story that was impossible to stop reading. It is indeed, as the description states, “an emotional roller coaster.” I thoroughly enjoyed Paper Dreams and each of the characters. Paper Dreams has it all; romance, mystery, excitement, danger and tragedy.
I cannot say enough about the writing of Phyllis J. Burton; she has quickly become my new favorite author. This is a must-read book that will not disappoint

Trudi LoPreto , Readers’ Favourite
A PASSING STORM
Phyllis J. Burton’s A Passing Storm is the intriguing story of Jennifer and Peter, a couple married for more than two decades when things start to change. In their twenty-fourth year together, Peter suddenly becomes obsessed with his career goals and all the trappings that go along with being made Chief Executive of an international company. Unable to face the failings in her marriage, Jennifer seeks refuge in Scotland, where she meets a handsome stranger called Angus. He is warm and caring where Peter is cold and indifferent. Jennifer is torn between going after her own happiness and doing what is deemed “right” by society. Instead of running head first back to Scotland and into Angus’s arms, she stays and puts up with her husband’s infidelity and indifference.

A Passing Storm is written in two parts so we get to know both Angus and Jennifer better and understand the different paths their lives took during their time apart. It was a stroke of genius on Phyllis Burton’s part to tell the story in this manner as it allows the reader to simply get absorbed in one tale, then the other. Every word is written for meaning rather than effect, which made A Passing Storm all the more real. While it seems that Angus grew as a character, I am sad to say that Jennifer did not. She never did take responsibility for her own happiness, and while her choice of partner changed the outcome, I would have loved to see Jennifer become a bit more independent and proactive. Although I did find it difficult to connect with Jennifer, I felt great sympathy for her life and inability to do anything about it and I longed for Angus from his first whispered words.

Phyllis Burton did a fantastic job and her perfectly measured words were soothing, heartfelt, and poetic.”

Natasha Jackson, Readers’ Favorite
THE PROLOGUE
The small Cessna aircraft bucked and rolled in the strong to gale force wind, and solicitor Tom Wenham turned to look at his travelling companion. ‘Lucky devil sleeping through all this,’ he whispered. ‘I hate turbulence.’ One minute Tom could see the mountains dead ahead of him, and the next minute the horizon appeared to be vertical. He could see the pilot, his friend Andy, having great difficulty controlling the aircraft, and his heart thumped in his chest as adrenaline coursed throughout his body. Tom always enjoyed flying, but this turbulent flight made him feel scared for the first time ever.
A few seconds later the regular beat of the engine changed. ‘Hell, I don’t like the sound of this, Tom,’ Andy shouted out over the noise as he tried yet again to control the small aircraft. A few moments later the engine emitted a sound like a strangled hiccup, and followed seconds later by a much louder one. ‘Hey Tom, I think we’re in trouble. This old kite can’t cope with this, so hold on to your seat.’ The scared urgency of Andy’s voice alerted Tom to the extreme danger they were all in.
‘Okay,’ he replied, checking his seat belt. He glanced at the man sitting next to him to make sure his belt was secure too. Tom didn’t know him, but he felt envious that he could sleep and snore whilst all this mayhem was carrying on around him.
Another violent gust smashed against the small aircraft, making it shudder and sending it way off course.
‘Andy do you want some help up there?’ Tom shouted as his friend tried to gain some sort of equilibrium.
‘No mate, you just stay where you are. I’ll be okay.’ Just as these words passed Andy’s lips, the engine coughed, spluttered, and then… stopped. ‘Oh shit, now what do we do?’
Tom’s legs began to shake and he closed his eyes. A picture of his wife Sarah