Download or read book The Red King of Helsinki written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s a rookie spy chasing a violent Russian KGB man. She’s a young student looking for a friend who has mysteriously disappeared. Can he save her? It’s the height of the Cold War and Finland is the playground of the Russian KGB. A former Royal Navy officer Iain is asked to work undercover. He’s to investigate Vladislav Kovtun, a violent KGB spy, dubbed The Red King of Helsinki by the Finnish secret service. This is Iain’s first assignment, and when he discovers the bodies left in Kovtun’s wake, he quickly gets embroiled in danger. Young student Pia has two goals in life: she dreams of a career in gymnastics and she wants Heikki, a boy in her class with the dreamiest blue eyes, to notice her. But when her best friend, Anni, the daughter of an eminent Finnish Diplomat, goes missing, Pia begins to investigate the mystery behind her disappearance. Unbeknown to Pia, Kovtun, The Red King of Helsinki, is watching her every move, as is the British spy, Iain. Will Iain be able to save Pia before it’s too late? The Red King of Helsinki is a Cold War spy story set in Finland during one freezing week in 1979. If you like Nordic Noir, you will love this fast moving Nordic spy story by the Finnish author Helena Halme. Pick up The Red King of Helsinki to discover this chilling Finnish spy tale today!
Download or read book Write Every Day written by Helena I Halme and published by Helena I Halme. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many times have you heard a bestselling author say the route to success is to write every day? In this inspiring book, the author of several bestselling titles, Helena Halme, reveals the secrets of how writers train themselves to work every day. She discusses why writing every day brings success, as well as gives you tips on how to motivate yourself to turn up to work at your writing desk every single day. Some of the topics covered in this highly motivational guide are: - Why does writing every day bring you success? - The real reason why you’re not writing - Why the more you write the more you thrive as an author - How to turn off your inner critic - Why making writing a daily habit is easier than you think - How plotting your novel or planning a nonfiction title makes daily writing easier Get this uplifting guide to writing every day and become a successful author today!
Download or read book The Lapp King s Daughter written by Stina Katchadourian and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2010-08-26 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of a Finnish family during World War II, combining a gripping correspondence between the author's parents, who were separated by the war, with the interspersed memories of the author, who was their youngest child. While her father was at the front fighting the Soviets, her mother moved the family around the country, ending up on a farm on the Arctic Circle, trying to keep her daughters safe from Russian bombs. Finland sued for peace with the Soviet Union in 1944, which made them enemies of the Germans, who had a standing army of 200,000 men in Finnish Lapland. War broke out with Germany, and the author's family managed in the nick of time to flee to Sweden. Throughout this historic drama are a tapestry of letters and family stories, along with the touching voice of the little girl Stina, whose observations, reflections, and worries move the reader along to the dramatic conclusion.
Download or read book Write Your Story written by Helena I Halme and published by Helena I Halme. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to write your own life story but don't know how to turn real events into fiction? Now with updated content! This inspirational book shows you in 10 easy steps how to turn your life into a novel. It shows you how to: - Research your own life - Find the right genre for your life story - Create an engaging plot and story arc - Shape strong characters out of ‘real’ people - Use dynamic dialogue - Stop worrying about what people might think of your book Write regularly and with confidence Helena Halme is a bestselling author of 15 fiction and three nonfiction titles. She is a former BBC journalist, a translator, and a magazine editor, and began writing fiction after gaining an MA in Creative Writing. Her true love story, The English Heart, is a bestselling novel and has been downloaded thousands of times on Amazon. In Write Your Story, Helena shares her experience in using her life as the inspiration for her books and shows you how easy it is to turn your life story into a fiction title. Now with added writing tips and new advice on the process of turning your life into fiction. Get this inspirational book and start writing your life story today!
Download or read book An Island Heatwave written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2023-03-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heatwave makes everyone hot under the collar on the starkly beautiful Scandinavian islands … Alicia is happily reunited with her ex, surgeon Liam. She’s pregnant and making a go of their new business venture when she sees the Russian fugitive Dudnikov – her archnemesis – disembark from a superyacht in the peaceful island harbor. Patrick, the Swedish reporter with whom Alicia had a passionate affair, is also back on the islands. Is he here to be reunited with his former wife, Mia, the daughter of island magnate Kurt Eriksson? If so, why does he want to meet with Alicia? Hilda, Alicia's mother, puts aside her doubts and past disappointments to give her estranged husband Leo another chance, but their date in Stockholm turns out to be anything but romantic. Meanwhile, young single mom Frida longs for her new love, Andrei, to leave his homeland of Romania and settle with her on the islands, but he keeps making excuses to stay. Can she win him over? Read this second chance, small town love story today! All the books in the series can be enjoyed as stand-alone reads. Travel by book to these stunningly beautiful Scandinavian islands and get lost in the drama and intrigue of the Love on the Island Series. LOVE ON THE ISLAND SERIES: The Day We Met (Prequel short story) The Island Affair (Book 1) An Island Christmas (Book 2) The Island Daughter (Book 3) Love on the Island Boxed Set (Books 1-3) An Island Summer (Book 4) The Island Child (Book 5) An Island Heatwave (Book 6)
Download or read book To Melt A Frozen Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When trust is betrayed by those closest to you, can love still find its way? Kat, a TV producer nursing a shattered heart from a celebrity chef's betrayal, seeks refuge in Lapland. There, she crosses paths with Mikael, a Finnish ski instructor from a wealthy mining dynasty. Their worlds collide like ice and fire, yet an irresistible attraction blooms. Kat, an ardent vegan and environmental advocate, has sworn off holiday romances. Mikael embodies everything she detests about privilege: fast cars, inherited wealth, and disregard for the environment. But destiny has other plans. When disaster strikes in Lapland's pristine wilderness, Kat and Mikael find themselves drawn together. In their struggle for survival, they uncover shared values and a connection they never expected. Will Kat's heart thaw, granting her a second chance at love, or will it remain frozen forever? To Melt A Frozen Heart whisks you from London's bustling streets to Lapland's enchanting landscapes, where the Northern Lights and twinkling stars illuminate Kat and Mikael’s path. Read this heartwarming winter romance today, a tale of resilience, redemption, and the power of love!
Download or read book The Island Child written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christmas baby should give hope and joy to everyone on the starkly beautiful Scandinavian islands … While Brit awaits the arrival of her first child, a visitor to the islands threatens to reveal an uncomfortable secret from her past. To add to her woes, her partner, Sea Captain Jukka, runs his cruise liner aground the night before Christmas, just as the baby decides to be born. Meanwhile, Alicia’s ex-husband, Liam, has made the leap of faith and moved to the islands from London to rekindle their relationship and start an exciting new business venture with her. However, a small part of Alicia’s heart still belongs to the Swedish journalist, Patrick. Two years ago, they began a passionate affair. Alicia knows she can’t trust Patrick – his betrayals have been heartbreaking and destructive, but when Patrick is rushed to hospital in Stockholm she races to his side. Liam fears this means she still has deep feelings for the journalist. But unbeknown to Liam, a threat hangs over Alicia and everyone she loves. With Patrick in hospital, her best friend, Brit, alone and vulnerable, how can Alicia say no to an offer made by an old and powerful nemesis? Talk about impossible choices ... Read The Island Child, the page-turning Book 5 in the ‘sensational’ (NetGalley) Love on the Island Series now. LOVE ON THE ISLAND SERIES: The Day We Met (Prequel short story) The Island Affair (Book 1) An Island Christmas (Book 2) The Island Daughter (Book 3) Love on the Island Boxed Set (Books 1-3) An Island Summer (Book 4) The Island Child (Book 5) An Island Heatwave (Book 6)
Download or read book The English Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She has her life planned out. He lets the wind guide his sails. As the Cold War heats up, can they keep love alive on either side of the iron curtain? Finland, 1980. Kaisa has never been a risk taker. After graduation, she plans to marry the dependable older man who paid for her classes and kept a roof over her head. But when she accepts an invitation to a party at the British Embassy, a handsome naval officer makes her want to throw caution to the wind. She surprises herself when they share a passionate kiss under the stars and promise to see each other again. But how could she possibly give up her sure-thing relationship for a man she barely knows? When Peter Williams pictured his future, he saw a rising in the ranks and an endless trip around the world. Though when he meets the strong-willed Kaisa in Helsinki, his passion for the sea takes a serious turn. Not even the excitement of hunting down Russian submarines can compare to the thrill of his lips on hers. But despite his growing feelings, his commanding officers won’t tolerate him pursuing a woman from a Soviet-friendly nation. Both torn between impossible choices, Kaisa and Peter must search their souls for the right answer. With the Cold War heating up between them, can two star-crossed lovers find their courage or will their relationship sink on the high seas? The English Heart is a breathtaking contemporary women's fiction novel with an undercurrent of romance. If you like vivid historical details, star-crossed chemistry, and complex characters, then you’ll love Helena Halme’s Cold War love story. Buy The English Heart to experience an epic tale of courage and love today!
Download or read book The Christmas Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Newhurst Press. This book was released on with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall, dark and handsome, Tom is out to have some fun. Kaisa doesn’t think she’ll ever fall in love again. But when they meet on the snow-capped Swedish Alps, sparks fly. With his beloved mother passed, Tom is forced to leave his sons in Milan with his ex and is looking forward to an uncomplicated Christmas skiing in the Swedish Alps. As her daughter Rosa is away backpacking in the Far East, Kaisa decides to take a rare winter break over the holidays with her best friend Tuuli. Now in her late fifties, Kaisa doesn’t think she’ll ever fall in love again. But when she sees Tom after some thirty years, her heart begins to beat a little faster. Kaisa knows, however, an affair with Tom will go nowhere. Years ago, they had a disastrous date, which neither of them wishes to revisit. Yet, on the slopes and in the apres-ski bars Tom showers Kaisa with his attentions and she finds she cannot resist his intense eyes and passionate kisses. Can Kaisa trust this European Casanova, and her own sudden infatuation? The Christmas Heart is a seasonal story of grown-up love set in the beautiful Swedish Alps. It’s the final book in the acclaimed Nordic Heart series, but can also be read as a stand-alone story. Get this feel-good Nordic holiday romance today! Reviews: I thoroughly enjoyed The Christmas Heart, relishing in the steamy encounters between Kaisa and Tom. Halme really knows how to draw in her readers with her descriptive writing and vivid scenery. I felt like I was transported into the story walking in a white utopia with a charming and dashing older man. Halme's refreshing prose and writing style make for an engaging satisfying read. The dialogue between the characters is impressive and written very well. Humorous at times but also very heartfelt, it is the perfect holiday novel for this season. An absolutely marvellous read that I would highly suggest for anyone looking to warm their heart and soul for the holidays. Chick Lit Cafe The Christmas Heart is a story that takes you on a scenic journey to Sweden to a white Christmas with friends and with the surprise of love at a time when you least expect it. A time in your life when you are happy within yourself but when someone from your past turns up and reminds you of your carefree youth your heart suddenly starts to feel young again. A sensitively told festive romance that sizzled with chemistry as bright as the Christmas lights. Kraftireader Book Blogger This book is the ideal Christmas feel good, romantic read. For those moments, just to get away and enjoy the snowy scenes and a future that you just sometimes need to take a chance in. There is lots to admire, giggle and appreciate within this book. Lacy Ace Book Reviews I loved the plot for this one and it has a really lovely setting. The author sets the scene so well and at times I felt as though I was there living with the characters. The characters themselves are well developed and I really enjoyed their interaction-it is a lovely heart-warming story that left me feeling all warm and cosy - it was the perfect book to wrap myself up in the warm with a hot drink and a sneaky biscuit. Donna's Book Blog
Download or read book An Island Summer written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three women find themselves at important crossroads during a sweltering summer on the Finnish islands. Now Alicia, Frida, and Hilda must grapple with secrets and betrayal as they’re swept up in love affairs both old and new… After taking over her late stepfather’s farm, Alicia finds shocking evidence of a crime. After she confides in her lover, the Swedish journalist Patrick, he realises what a scoop she’s given him. Will he sacrifice her happiness for his personal ambition? Frida could not have found love with anyone more unsuitable than Andrei. He’s come to the islands to find out the truth about the demise of his younger brother Daniel. And he’s likely to find out the truth about what happened between Frida and Daniel. As the summer on the islands heats up, Alicia’s ex-husband, Liam makes an appearance. Alicia's mother, Hilda, also finds romance, but can she trust a man she vowed never to see again some forty years earlier? Set on the Åland Islands which lie between Finland and Sweden, An Island Summer has true intrigue, grown-up love stories, and stunning Scandinavian scenery. An unmissable holiday read! Travel by book to these stunningly beautiful Scandinavian islands and get lost in the drama and intrigue of the Love on the Island Series. All the books in the series can be enjoyed as standalone reads. LOVE ON THE ISLAND SERIES: The Day We Met (Prequel short story) The Island Affair (Book 1) An Island Christmas (Book 2) The Island Daughter (Book 3) Love on the Island Boxed Set (Books 1-3) An Island Summer (Book 4) The Island Child (Book 5) An Island Heatwave (Book 6)
Download or read book The True Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Newhurst Press. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They have it all. With successful careers and a beautiful home in London, there’s only one thing missing... It’s 1990 and Kaisa is living in London, happy in her prestigious job at the BBC and her Notting Hill home together with Navy Officer Peter – when he’s not away at sea. The only blot on the horizon apart from constantly missing her submariner husband is their inability to have a baby. When Kaisa suffers a third miscarriage, she thinks her world is collapsing, but worse is to come. Her former friend and lover is seriously ill, something which could wreck Kaisa and Peter’s future. And then Kaisa's life takes another heartbreaking twist ... Heart-stopping, bittersweet and complex, The True Heart follows Kaisa as she tries to deal with the consequences of her past actions and overcome a devastating tragedy to find true love. The True Heart, the fourth, standalone, book in Helena Halme’s acclaimed The Nordic Heart romance series explores what true love is. Read this dramatic military love story today! The True Heart is a full-length contemporary romance novel in the vein of classic women’s book club fiction by prize-winning author Helena Halme. Read all the books in The Nordic Heart Series: The English Heart (Book 1) The Faithful Heart (Book 2) The Good Heart (Book 3) The True Heart (Book 4) The Christmas Heart (Book 5) The Nordic Heart Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
Download or read book The Nordic Heart Series Books 1 4 written by Helena Halme and published by Newhurst Press. This book was released on with total page 931 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you enjoy books by Jojo Moyes, Colleen Hoover, or Debbie Macomber, you’ll adore this stylish series of military romances by Helena Halme. Finland, 1980. Kaisa has never been a risk-taker. After graduation, she plans to marry the dependable older man who paid for her classes and kept a roof over her head. But when she accepts an invitation to a party at the British Embassy, a handsome naval officer makes her want to throw caution to the wind. She surprises herself when they share a passionate kiss under the stars and promise to see each other again. But how could she possibly give up her sure-thing relationship for a man she barely knows? When Peter Williams pictured his future, he saw a rising in the ranks and an endless trip around the world. Though when he meets the strong-willed Kaisa in Helsinki, his passion for the sea takes a serious turn. Not even the excitement of hunting down Russian submarines can compare to the thrill of his lips on hers. But despite his growing feelings, his commanding officers won’t tolerate him pursuing a woman from a Soviet-friendly nation. Can their love go the distance? The Nordic Heart Boxset includes Books 1,2,3 and 4 in the Nordic contemporary fiction series with over 700 pages of unputdownable fiction The English Heart (Book 1): When Kaisa is invited to the British Embassy cocktail party in Helsinki to celebrate a Royal Navy visit to Finland, she's not looking for romance. Enter dashing Navy Officer Peter. Kaisa falls head over heels in love and the two embark on a long-distance relationship. But at the height of the Cold War, while the Englishman chases Russian submarines, Kaisa is stuck in Finland, a country friendly with the Soviet Union. The Faithful Heart (Book 2): In Britain, Kaisa finds herself jobless, lonely and shunned by the other Navy wives. Her ambitions to pursue her own career are repeatedly crushed by her foreignness and her marriage to the Navy. Enter rich, charming and clever Duncan, who seems to have all the answers to Kaisa’s problems. Can Kaisa resist his advances? The Good Heart (Book 3): Kaisa knows she’s to blame for the marriage break-up and flees to her native Finland. Peter doesn’t care one way or the other. He’s angry at everything and everybody. He’s about to lose the one thing that means the most to him: his Navy career. All because he fell in love. Can Peter and Kaisa find their way back to each other and reignite their love? The True Heart (Book 4): Kaisa and Peter have built a wonderful life in London, but their inability to have a child has left a void that threatens to consume them. When tragedy strikes, they must confront the past to find a way forward. BOX SET INCLUDES: The English Heart The Faithful Heart The Good Heart The True Heart Look out for an exclusive, never published bonus chapter from the series, as well as a FREE prequel novella – details inside the box set. Grab your copy of The Nordic Heart Series Books 1-4 and start reading this epic Nordic love story now!
Download or read book The Good Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Betrayal has left Kaisa and Peter's marriage on the brink of collapse. As Kaisa moves back to Finland, a job offer in London gives her hope of a reconciliation. Peter is not sorry. He’s angry. Angry at everything and everybody. He’s about to lose the one thing that means most to him: his Navy career. All because he was stupid enough to fall in love. A chance encounter reignites Kaisa and Peter's passion, but can they overcome the past and find their way back to each other? A standalone read, The Good Heart is the third novel in The Nordic Heart series, the complex love story between Finnish-born Kaisa and British Navy officer, Peter. Read this breathtaking second-chance military love story today! THE NORDIC HEART SERIES: The Young Heart (Prequel) The English Heart (Book 1) The Faithful Heart (Book 2) The Good Heart (Book 3) The True Heart (Book 4) The Christmas Heart (Book 5) The Nordic Heart Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
Download or read book The Faithful Heart written by Helena Halme and published by Newhurst Press. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there such a thing as a happy ever after? Kaisa's life takes an unexpected turn when she moves to Scotland with her Navy officer husband, Peter. As she grapples with loneliness during Peter's lengthy submarine patrols, Kaisa finds herself drawn to another man. Will she succumb to temptation and risk everything she has built with Peter? This captivating military romance explores the complexities of love and loyalty. A standalone read, The Faithful Heart is the second novel in The Nordic Heart Romance Series, which follows the tumultuous 1980s love affair between the Finnish-born Kaisa and British Navy officer, Peter. Read this emotional military love story now! THE NORDIC HEART SERIES: The Young Heart (Prequel) The English Heart (Book 1) The Faithful Heart (Book 2) The Good Heart (Book 3) The True Heart (Book 4) The Christmas Heart (Book 5) The Nordic Heart Boxed Set (Books 1-4)
Download or read book Write in Another Language written by Helena I Halme and published by Helena I Halme. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to write in another language? Here is a handy guide to get you started! I took the decision early on in my career to write in English, even though it’s my third language after Finnish and Swedish. I believe that using different languages enriches your life and through that your writing. In this book, I share with you a few practical tips to make it easier to write in another language. I also discuss topics such as how language affects our behavior and share with you techniques I have found useful when writing in another language. Helena Halme holds an MSc in Economics and an MA in Creative Writing. She is a former BBC journalist, prize-winning author and has published nine fiction and two nonfiction titles, Write Your Story and Write in Another Language. Helena acts as Nordic Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors and helps other writers publish and market their books. Review: “Helena's experience and tips are excellent. She covers foreign language, language itself, and even writing as a whole. I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to express themselves in a second language.” – Amy McCracken, Editor, Designer, and Author. Get this easy guide to writing in another language today!
Download or read book An Island Christmas written by Helena Halme and published by Helena Halme. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the windswept Scandinavian Åland Islands, the festive season is snowy and chilly—yet breathtakingly beautiful. It's time for Alicia to enjoy her first Christmas back on her beloved Islands with her family. There’ll be traditional dancing around the tree and sipping mulled wine in front of a cozy fire. But peace is broken by Alicia’s estranged husband, Liam, who springs an unwelcome and devastating surprise, while her ex-lover, Patrick, tempts her with an altogether different kind of future. Alicia faces impossible choices to keep her family together. With her world crashing around her, can Alicia create the idyllic Island Christmas she’s always dreamt about? Meanwhile, Brit, Alicia’s best friend, returns to the Islands to lick her wounds after a particularly bloody break-up with an Italian chef. When she meets her new boss, the Captain of a Baltic cruise liner, sparks fly. Brit can’t help but fall quickly in love with Jukka, but when she discovers his murky past, she fears her heart is about to be broken yet again. Are the rumors about Jukka true, or just typical small island gossip? Join this quirky Scandinavian island community for a Christmas you’ll never forget! An Island Christmas is a sequel to Helena's first novel set on Åland, The Island Affair, but it can also be read as a standalone book.
Download or read book Write in Another Language written by Helena I Halme and published by Helena I Halme. This book was released on with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to write in another language? Here is a handy guide to get you started! I took the decision early on in my career to write in English, even though it’s my third language after Finnish and Swedish. I believe that using different languages enriches your life and through that your writing. In this book, I share with you a few practical tips to make it easier to write in another language. I also discuss topics such as how language affects our behavior and share with you techniques I have found useful when writing in another language. Helena Halme holds an MSc in Economics and an MA in Creative Writing. She is a former BBC journalist, prize-winning author and has published nine fiction and two nonfiction titles, Write Your Story and Write in Another Language. Helena acts as Nordic Ambassador for the Alliance of Independent Authors and helps other writers publish and market their books. Review: “Helena's experience and tips are excellent. She covers foreign language, language itself, and even writing as a whole. I highly recommend this book to anyone hoping to express themselves in a second language.” – Amy McCracken, Editor, Designer, and Author. Get this easy guide to writing in another language today!