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Redemption Lake by Susan Clayton-Goldner

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Tucson, Arizona 1989 – Eighteen-year-old Matt Garrison is harboring two terrible secrets: his involvement in the drowning death of his 12-year-old cousin, and a night of drunken sex with his best friend’s mother, Crystal, whom he finds dead the following morning. Guilt forces Matt to act on impulse and hide his involvement with Crystal.   Detective Winston Radhauser knows Matt is hiding something. But as the investigation progresses, Radhauser’s attention is focused on Matt’s father. Matt’s world closes in when his dad is arrested for Crystal’s murder and Travis breaks off their friendship. Despite his father’s guilty plea, Matt knows his dad is innocent and only trying to protect his son. Devastated and bent on self-destruction, Matt heads for the lake where his cousin died—the only place he believes can truly free him. Are some secrets better left buried? Redemption Lake is a novel of love and betrayal. It’s about truth and lies, friendship and redemption, about assuming responsib...

Free things to do with the kids in Bath this summer

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The school summer holidays are just beginning, but it doesn't have to be a challenge to keep the kid's entertained. Whether you want to explore the historic past of the city, have a picnic in an award-winning park or follow the steps of you favourite Hollywood star , Bath has it all - and for free! Enjoy Royal Victoria Park The award-winning park is overlooked by the Royal Crescent and with 57 acres it boasts free attractions including a skateboard ramp, tennis courts, 12 and 18- hole golf courses , a children’s play area and 9- acre botanical garden - so there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. Royal Victoria Park Bike ride down the canal The popular 10 mile walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal starts at Bath locks before heading north towards Bathwick and through the village of Bathampton where you can detour to visit the Toll Bridge over the River Avon. Read More Turning south, you head to Claverton towards Monkton Combe and then head to Limpley Stoke and Freshford w...

How to Use a Wet Tile Saw: A Beginner’s Basic Guide

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If you are looking to redo your bathroom shower or tub surround, your kitchen backsplash , or even a laundry room floor , you are likely considering tile. As you’re likely aware, tile is a fantastic material to use for heavy-traffic, heavy-use, and watery areas. It can be an intimidating process if you’ve never attempted it before, so here is a beginner’s basic guide to using a tile wet saw. A tile wet saw is simple, fast, and the most efficient tool for tiling in general that’s out there. (Also, for more info, check out our tutorials for tiling a kitchen subway tile backsplash and tiling a shower/tub surround.) View in gallery View in gallery To begin, let’s look at the wet tile saw itself. The wet tile saw used in this guide is a small tabletop number . Familiarize yourself with the components; these are the names of parts we’ll use in this guide. View in gallery The lock plate can be moved from side to side to enable you to cut your tile to any distance (as long as it fits on your ...