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RED SHOES AND OTHER SHORT STORIES is an eclectic mix of entertaining and interesting tales, some based on fact and others entirely on imagination.

Red Shoes - Do we really know our neighbours?
T’aint a Bird - Surprise in rural Ireland WW2
The Path of Darkness - A faddista’s dream
That’s Not Funny - A gym experience
Well-Trained - A shaggy dog’s story
The Chicken-Man’s Grandson - A boy’s mixed emotions
The Unfinished Currach - Fear of the unspoken
Conchita Cintron - A torera’s final corrida
The Windfall - Seeing is believing
Plas Newydd - A New Place
A Hot Day - After school temptation
Jasmine - Finding destiny
Stari Most - The aftermath of the Croat-Bosniak War
Dublin 1832 - Prelude to Author Janet Pywell's novel - The Golden Icon
White Shadow - Half way to the truth
Three Days Dead - The decision maker
Red Shoes - Part Two

★★★★★ "Great job and thanks for the suspenseful endings." PSW

★★★★★ "Perfect for reading while waiting for appointments, or riding public transportation to and from your destination." JC

★★★★★ "These are wonderful stories, some exotic, others erotic and all of them with a sideways glance at everyday folk and lives lived behind the curtains." MC

Bedtime Reads consists of seventeen short stories based on relationships. Each individual tale spotlights a variety of compelling characters revealing their tangled emotions and complicated dreams.

These bite-sized page-turners show the lengths to which some people will go in pursuit of happiness or revenge. Written to entertain, amuse and stir your emotions, these enticing narratives will provide unexpected plot twists that may keep you reading into the early hours.

From romance to murder, this exceptional collection of thought-provoking short stories is an enjoyable feast of evening bedtime treats...

★★★★★ "These stories have endings you won't expect.You start one and can't stop.Then it's over and you're ready for more.Great job Janet Pywell more please."

★★★★★ "Perfect bedtime reading. Clever stories with a twist that make you keep you guessing. Can't wait to read more! Excellent work."

★★★★★ "These stories have made me laugh, cry and feel other emotions in between. They are absolutely marvellous! The characters are strong and s many of the stories have the most unexpected twist which I loved. When I read the final story I was crying with laughter - definitely the best way to end a day. Well done to Janet Pywell and please write more!"

When Ellie Bravo loses her prestigious job and walks out on her partner, she decides to escape London for a new life as the marketing manager of a struggling IT firm.
But that’s when things start to really go wrong.
She falls head-over-heels for a female colleague who is married with a child. To choose love, Ellie will have to sacrifice her job, career and professional reputation. But the lure of Maria is too strong to resist.
When Maria’s husband discovers the truth, he is willing to intimidate Ellie into getting what he wants - and is prepared use any means possible to ruin her.
However, Ellie Bravo is not the sort of girl to succumb to threats. She rides a Harley and has a meaningful tattoo across her shoulder.
She’s determined to fight…. even at the risk of losing everything.
This is a fairytale romance where the possibilities of love could be lost so quickly...

★★★★★ "A well written brilliantly descriptive story of love."

★★★★★ "Really enjoyed the story and the style of writing. Only complaint was it was too short..."

★★★★ "Very good book, couldn't put it down. " CV

★★★★ "A well written brilliantly descriptive story of love." R