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.

Complete and unabridged versions of Books 4-6 of the hugely popular Munro Family Series.THE BETRAYAL Book Four of the Munro Family SeriesWhen much decorated Australian Federal Police officer Declan Munro is accused of illegally accessing confidential police files containing child pornography, his world is turned upside down. Fronting the investigation into his alleged criminal behaviour is Senior Internal Affairs Investigator Chloe Sabattini.A veteran investigator, Chloe is taken aback to discover that not only is Declan likeable, but his protestations of innocence are believable. Furthermore, despite her best efforts, she finds herself drawn to him.But the evidence cant be ignored and Chloe vows to investigate the matter with all of the resources available to her.The more she delves, the more shes convinced of Declans innocence. Someone is framing him. But who? And why? And what does a high ranking Government Minister have to do with it?An innocent mans life hangs in the balance. Will she discover the truth before its too late? And will she be able to handle the fallout when she does?THE DECEPTION Book Five of the Munro Family SeriesAmbitious newspaper journalist Savannah ONeill will do anything for a story, even if it means pretending to be a prostitute in Sydneys most exclusive brothel. Shes there on a tip-off that underage girls are being held illegally and kept compliant with illicit drugs. Whats more, unidentified bodies of young women have turned up in Sydney Harbour and at least one of them is linked to the brothel.Detective Will Rutledge has vowed to destroy the man he holds responsible for his brothers suicide. Vince Maranoa is the kingpin of Sydneys illegal drug industry: Hes also the owner of the citys most exclusive brothel. Working undercover with the New South Wales Drug Enforcement Agency, Will is determined to put Maranoa behind bars.When Savannah and Will cross paths at the brothel, theres an instant attraction, despite the fact she presumes hes a cohort of the crime boss and Will assumes shes a prostitute under Maranoas employ.With both of them determined to pursue their personal agendas to infiltrate the covert life of Maranoa, they will both be left gasping when the brothels secrets are finally revealed...THE NEGOTIATOR Book Six of the Munro Family SeriesWhen ten-year-old Andy Warwick witnesses the murder/suicide of his sister and father, his world is torn apart. Twenty years later, despite his tragic childhood, Andys a highly respected police negotiator based in North Sydney. Hes living a comfortable life, but still suffers from guilt-ridden nightmares from his past and yearns for a family to replace the one he lost.Sixteen, pregnant and abandoned by those she loved, Cally Savage learned early to fend for herself, but raising a son on her own hasnt come without a price. Its a decade after Jacks birth, but shes struggling to make ends meet, despite taking on a second job as a cleaner at the North Sydney Police Station. On top of her financial woes, her house has recently been burgled and shes terrified the perpetrator might returnIn desperation Cally turns to the hot looking detective at the station and seeks Andys permission to place a "roommate wanted" advertisement on the noticeboard in the squad room. Attracted to Callys innocent beauty and intrigued by the vulnerability in her eyes, Andy offers ...

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors latest installment in the thrilling Munro Family Series is a real page-turner.North Sydney police negotiator Andy Warwick is the best at his job. Hes seen firsthand how violence can destroy lives. Still suffering from the nightmares of his past, he yearns for a family of his own.Single mother Cally Savage will do anything for her son. When her house is ransacked, Cally seeks protection from the criminal whos likely to return. Completely out of options, Cally reluctantly agrees when the good-looking negotiator offers to move in with her.As Cally and Andy grow closer, he discovers theres more at stake than he realized. Someone has a vendetta against Cally, and the perpetrator is growing increasingly brazen. Now Andy must protect the family hes grown to love before its too late.Will the negotiator be able to save Cally and her son while confronting the past for a chance at the future hes always wanted?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.

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors latest novel doesnt disappoint...As a junior lawyer at the prestigious Sydney Legal, Meghan Chifley knows that if she works hard enough, one day shell reap the rewards. In the meantime, she prays her family doesnt self-destruct. Always the peacemaker, lately its become a fulltime job refereeing the battles between her father and her brother. To make things worse, her half-sister also has plenty to say and not all of it is nice. Meghan despairs her family will survive the pain they seem determined to inflict upon each other. Then her father is brutally murdered. Her world is turned upside down when shes forced to acknowledge his killer might very well be one of her siblings.Detective Sergeant Zane Sullivan doesnt know what its like to have a family. Put up for adoption within hours of his birth, he spent his childhood being passed from one uncaring foster home to another. He knows firsthand how badly family can treat each other and hes not at all surprised when the evidence points toward a family member being responsible for Grant Chifleys murder. The only question is, which one?Steeling himself against the sad vulnerability and kindness he sees in Meghan Chifleys beautiful eyes, he holds himself at a distance. Hiding behind that appealing façade could very well be a cold-blooded killer. A man has been brutally murdered and Zanes determined to find the person responsible.Is Meghan hiding a deadly secret, or is it someone else shes protecting? The answer will leave everyone gaspingIf you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, Karen Rose and J.D. Robb, youll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors Sydney Legal Series. Start reading today!

Ben Fitzgerald knows all about battling demons. He was an alcoholic at the age of seventeenThrough sheer hard work and determination, hes managed to put his past behind him and is now a successful lawyer at the highly reputable Sydney Legal. Ben loves to fight for the underdog and when he discovers nursing students are graduating from Richmond University without the ability to properly read English, he doesnt think twice about taking action.Then Ben runs into an old flame and his world is turned on its end. He hasnt seen Abby Brown since they were teenagers. Shes one of the few people who know about his troubled past.Concerned she might reveal his secret and struggling with an attraction to Abby he doesnt seem able to control, Ben is determined to avoid her at all costs. Hes worked hard to secure his comfortable position at Sydney Legal. He refuses to allow anyone to jeopardize it.In an effort to distract himself, Ben concentrates all his energies on the lawsuit against Richmond University. As far as hes concerned, the college bigwigs are failing in their duty of care to their nursing students who have paid handsomely for the privilege of their degree and to the patients who will ultimately receive their attention. An error made while reading a medication chart could prove fatal in fact, it already has.But what will happen when Ben discovers Abbys brother is the head of the nursing department at Richmond University? Jeff Brown is directly in the path of Bens missile. Will he listen to Abbys pleas for mercy on behalf of her brother, or will Ben do what he must and destroy the mans career?Will Abby ever forgive him if he does? Will he forgive himself if he doesnt?

Midwife Shelby Gianopoulos is feeling desperate. Single and alone at twenty-seven, she has spent many a family gathering fending off the increasing concern from her well-meaning relatives. Now, theres another family wedding looming and Shelbys desperate to find a date. She cant bear the thought of being the brunt of more pitying looks and outright confrontations.Doctor Samuel Munro is the perfect choice. Good-looking, young and single, he sets female hearts aflutter all over the Sydney Harbour Hospital. Though she barely knows him, Shelby is relieved when he agrees to accompany her to the wedding and pretend that theyre in love. Little does she know theyre not the only ones pretendingAlexei Gianopoulos, a senior partner at Harton & Wentworth, is living a double life. When Shelby discovers her fathers secret, he stuns her even more by telling her Shelbys mother knows all about it. Toss in the fact that Shelbys brother has just come out to her and its little wonder her mind is in a spin.And then she discovers other peculiarities like a dead mans baseball cap in her fathers den and she cant help but wonder what other secrets her family have hidden so well

Meet Joel CraigdonTall dark and handsome, Detective Joel Craigdon has a lot going for him. Even better, he has just inherited ten million dollars from his father. Upon his return from a trip to Europe, Joel is thrown head-first into a fraud investigation. Someone inside McClintock Property has been transferring large sums of money to an offshore account and none of it has been reported to the proper authorities. Joels determined to find out whos behind itThey were never supposed to see each other againSheridan McClintocks world is thrown into a tailspin when she discovers the man she went home with for a one night stand is no other than the detective now investigating her brothers company for fraud. Determined to forget about their night of passion, she refuses to cooperate with his investigation. Theres no way anyone at McClintock could be capable of illegal activity, no matter what Joel says.When the evidence points directly at Sheridan as the culprit, both she and Joel are shocked. Sheridan knows darn well shes innocent, but how is she going to prove it to one very determined cop?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 Chris Taylors Craigdon Family Dynasty Series. Start reading today!

USA Today Bestselling Author Chris Taylor doesnt disappointA cold-blooded serial killer is carving up bodies... Whos next?Still reeling from his wifes unexpected and violent death, Federal Agent Clayton Munro must ignore his pain and throw himself into his work as a profiler on a time sensitive case. With a serial killer on the loose in Sydney, he is forced to team up with the local police in an effort to stop the vicious murders.Lead detective, Ellie Cooper doesnt let her tragic past stop her from anything. Determined to uncover the details behind the murders, she refuses to be distracted by the arrogant and handsome federal agent new to the case.But as corpses keep piling up, Ellie and Clayton are under pressure to capture the criminal while keeping their angerand attractionat bay. With Ellie at the top of his hit list, this particular killer is more dangerous than either of them realize. Can the profiler save her before its too late?If you love Liliana Hart, Cristin Harber, and Karen Rose, youll love this pulse-pounding romantic suspense thriller from Chris Taylor. The Profiler will keep you glued to the page right until the very end.

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor doesnt disappoint with her latest book.Jessica Wolfes career as a lawyer at the prestigious Sydney Legal was going from strength to strength until her brother, Alistair Wolfe, decided to get involved in illegal human tissue trafficking. Alistairs subsequent arrest and conviction brought with it a mountain of negative publicity and has damaged Jessicas prospects of a partnership at the law firm. Despite her brothers criminality, Jessica is determined to prove her worth by working harder than any other lawyer.Then she receives a phone call from an old high school flame that will change her life foreverMackenzie Callaway is a successful property developer. A former high school football jock, hes defied everyones expectations by scraping his way through college and graduating with a business degree. Sheer hard work, a whole lot of charm and a fair amount of luck has enabled him to accumulate wealth like hed never dreamed possible. Then his ex-girlfriends body is found in a suitcase hidden inside the air conditioning vent in one of his buildings and all hell breaks loose.The police think they have enough circumstantial evidence to charge Mackenzie with her murder and his perfect life begins to spiral out of control. His only hope is the girl hes known since high school who just happens to be a damned fine criminal defense lawyer.Can Jessica and Mackenzie ignore the spark of attraction between them in order to save Mackenzie from being convicted of a crime he didnt commit?If you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, Karen Rose and J.D. Robb, youll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors Sydney Legal Series. Start reading today!

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor doesnt disappoint with the latest book in the hugely popular Munro Family Series. Start reading now!Detective Riley Munro is doing his best to fly under the radar. Recently banished to a small country town after blowing the cover on his corrupt superiors, hes determined to steer clear of any further high profile cases.Then he crosses paths with the beautiful and feisty Kate Collins and his determination to avoid the spotlight is put to the test. Kates mother has disappeared and shes convinced the former Police Commander, her vile stepfather, is responsible.Riley tries to avoid her pleas for an official investigation, but as he delves deeper into the case, he discovers something is amiss. No one has seen nor heard from Kates mother for weeks and her stepfather is acting way too cool.Now, its up to Riley to uncover the truth. Can he serve and protect while investigating a highly decorated officer without destroying everything hes ever worked for?Fans of J.D. Robb, Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, Tami Hoag and Karen Rose will love this series by USA Today Bestselling author Chris Taylor. Start reading now and get hooked on another pulse pounding series.

Trey Walker is living the high life. A successful advertising executive at the impressive Baker & Saddler advertising firm, hes dangerously good looking, drives a vintage red Mustang and has his pick of women. Life couldnt get any sweeter. Then Trey receives an urgent call from his identical twin brother and in an instant, his life changesWade Walkers life has never been easy. He might have been born with looks to die for, but so far things havent worked out. In and out of dead end jobs, Wade is resentful of his brothers success. Even so, hes always been able to rely on Trey and the night of Saturday, September fifth is no different. Only this time, things dont quite go as planned. A woman has been raped and the police are asking a whole bunch of difficult questions. Trey is taken away in handcuffsKiesha Munro has a reputation at the prestigious Sydney Legal law firm for being their best defense attorney, but her rise to the top has been far from easy. Shes an aboriginal woman working in a white male-dominated world and even in the twenty-first century, its taken a whole lot of hard work, courage and determination to get there. When Trey seeks her out to represent him against rape charges, shes initially reluctant to take him on.But then she hears Treys story and shes convinced hes been wrongly accused. Shes determined to do all she can to prove his innocence and at the same time, protect her heart. With killer looks and a body that would get any womans pulse racing, Trey Walker is dangerous, but not in the way the police think. Of that she has no doubt

A race against time...Doctor Samantha Wolfe is no stranger to death. As a senior forensic pathologist at the Department of Forensic Medicine in Sydney, shes lost count of the number of post mortems shes performed in the quest to find answers. But something strange is happening in the Glebe morgue. The number of bodies coming through with donated orgnas has surged upwards and there doesnt appear to be any valid reason for it.Has the governments initiatives to increase awareness of the importance of being an organ donor finally paid off, or is there something far more sinister at play? The more Sam delves into the mystery, the more shes certain evil lurks nearby.Detective Sergeant Rohan Coleridge is put in charge of the investigation and hes not exactly happy about it. The last time he spoke to Samantha Wolfe, they were both in college and she accused him of walking out on his responsibilities. Taking on the investigation means significant hours spent up close and personal with her and hes not sure if either of them will walk away unscathed.But the more Rohan invesigates, the more hes convinced something is amiss, but is the pepertartor one of the doctors of the prestigious Sydney Harbour Hospital, or is it someone far closer to home...?

Torn between her career and a man who sets her heart on fireWhen homicide detective Charlotte Barrington is dragged from her lovers bed to attend the scene of a murder, she has no idea the man she spent the night with is the prime suspect. To make matters worse, she fears she might very well be his alibi.A young and successful lawyer, Grayson Thorpes life is turned upside down when he arrives home after a night of passion with a beautiful stranger and discovers his wifes lifeless body. Hes just come from the bed of a woman who has rocked his world and now hes being interrogated by the police. Even more confronting, the woman he spent the night with is no other than one of the detectives now regarding him with suspicion and distrust.Grayson knows he is innocent, but how will he convince the police of this? More importantly, will the beautiful detective believe hes telling the truth when all evidence points to his guilt?USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors second book in the hugely popular Barrington Family series will keep you turning the pages right until the very end

Monica Radford wants a baby. Shes thirty-two and though not exactly ancient, she longs for a child before its too late. The only problem is, she doesnt have a partner and has no intention of signing up for one. In her usual no-nonsense style, she decides to go out and find the perfect baby daddy.Colby Shearer has a successful, demanding career as a lawyer and crown prosecutor. By chance, he meets Monica at his younger sisters wedding. Immediately drawn to her stunning beauty, they engage in a torrid fling. But then the holiday is over and they return to their separate lives. While Colby is keen to remain in contact, Monica blows him off. Hes confused and upset, but there is nothing he can do about it.Monica returns to her previous life, thrilled in the knowledge that shes pregnant. Determined to keep it a secret from Colby, shes shocked and horrified when she runs into him outside the court room. Relieved that shes only two months along and not showing, she then discovers hes prosecuting her brother for murder and will be in their lives for weeks to come.What will happen when he discovers her treachery? Will he demand to be part of her babys life? To exert his rights as a father? Its her worst nightmare come true and the thought makes her sick almost as sick as the realization her brother might be a murderer.

Callum Craigdon isnt your typical alpha male. Sure, hes good looking, charming and sexy as hell, but until recently, he was in training to be a Catholic priest. Now his billionaire father has died and left him ten million dollars. The only problem is, hes about to take a vow of poverty.All his life, Callum thought hed be a priest. What was once certain has now been thrown into total confusion. To make matters even more complicated, hes met a beautiful woman who fills his head with images no self-respecting priest-in-training should haveand he doesnt have a clue what to do about it.Three years earlier, Grace Gunnings life fell apart when her husband was killed in a tragic accident. His parents still hold her responsible. Turning to alcohol to ease the pain, shes now lost custody of her kids. Still haunted by her past, but determined to get her life back on track, she turns to Callum for help. Can she find the strength and courage to do what she needs to regain custody of her children? And where does the gorgeous priest-in-training fit in? Is he a second chance at love sent from heaven, or is that only wishful thinking?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.

A family in denial...When 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?

Meet Isabellathe keeper of family secretsRenowned surgeon by day and escort by night, Isabella Craigdon has grown up in the shadow of her formidable father. From a young age, she knew her parents marriage was a sham. Though they both maintained appearances for the sake of their children, it was no secret to Isabella their father had a total disregard for his wedding vows.Now twenty-six, Isabella still burns with anger at the callous way her father treated her motherand her mothers passive acceptance of it. Isabella has vowed no man will control her, or make a fool of her like her father did to her mother.When Isabella meets Raine Fairfax in the guise of his escort, sparks immediately fly. Hes sinfully good-looking, smart and knows his way around a womans body. But Raine grew up in a loving family and when he wants more from Isabella than shes prepared to give, she feels nothing but panic.Can Isabella set aside the pain and anger and disappointment that has followed her since her childhood or will she say good-bye to Raine for good?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, Barbara Freethy and Nora Roberts, youll love Chris Taylors Craigdon Family Dynasty series. Start reading today!

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors latest book will keep you reading long into the night...Successful family law attorney Mallory Patterson was ten years old when she was abandoned by her mother. Forced to grow up quickly, Mallorys managed to push the hurt away and make something of her life. Shes proud of what shes achieved. Even better, she gets to work in the same firm as her beloved father. Then a body is discovered buried inside a cave and Mallorys hard-fought stability is turned on its end.Detective Sergeant Rafe Connelly has his own demons to battle. As a child, he was a victim of domestic abuse. He hasnt spoken to his father for sixteen years and thats just how he likes it.When hes put in charge of identifying the body found buried in a cave, he has no idea the chain of events hes about to trigger. Shock, devastation, fury, disbelief And thats just the beginningIf you love Sandra Brown, Liliana Hart, Karen Rose and J.D. Robb, youll love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors Sydney Legal Series. Start reading today!

USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylor has delivered another nail-biting read. It will hold you in suspense until the very endBe careful what you wish for...Landing her dream job as a resident doctor at the reputable Sydney Harbour Hospital, Chanel Munro is ready to start saving lives. Chosen by a highly respected doctor to be a part of his elite team is the ultimate achievement. However, it isnt long before the doctor reveals his true chauvinistic colors. Shocked, Chanel tries to steer clear of his tutelage and focus all of her energy on the job that she loves. Then patients start dying strange and unpredictable deaths and Chanel feels compelled to voice her suspicions.Detective Sergeant Bryce Sutcliffe cant deny his attraction for the beautiful and compassionate doctor, but hes skeptical theres more behind Chanels complaint against her superior than shes revealed. It could be a case of professional jealousy, or something much more sinister. Determined to get to the bottom of it, Bryce delves deeper.When yet another patient suffers an untimely and suspicious death, Bryce knows something is awry. Now, its up to him to protect the young doctor and expose the truth about an esteemed physician.Will Bryce save Chanel so she can continue to save the lives of others?Fans of Sandra Brown, Nora Roberts, Karen Rose, Liliana Hart and Tami Hoag will love USA Today bestselling author Chris Taylors Munro Family series. Start reading today and get hooked on another thrilling series.