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‘The Sea Fogs’ represents a highly personal insight in to the life and health of the world renowned author, Robert Louise Stevenson. It follows his honeymoon in the Napa Valley in California where he and his new wife have taken up residence in an abandoned silver mine. Stevenson had long been afflicted by pulmonary difficulties and it was hoped these two months away from the damp of San Francisco would give his ailing lungs a chance to recuperate. It is here where we are first acquainted with the ‘Sea Fogs’ drifting in from the pacific and swarming the coast. Breath-taking in his vivid description of this stunning natural phenomenon, his ailing health hangs low over the awesome sight in front of him. It is a moving short, fantastic in its description and commanding in its beauty, it also offers a profound insight in to the mind of this iconic author and his ability to see the beauty and joy in everything. This short is perfect reading for any nature lovers or those looking for the perfect bed-time read.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

Welke geheime informatie heeft Bobby, en wie heeft geprobeerd hem ervoor om te leggen? De eigengereide privédetective Kinsey Millhone wordt aangesproken door de gebroken Bobby in de sportschool. Hij vertelt dat hij op een nacht werd aangereden en in een ravijn belandde. Wonder boven wonder overleefde hij het ongeluk, maar na de traumatische gebeurtenis is zijn geheugen bijna helemaal verdwenen. Toch is hij ervan overtuigd dat het niet zomaar een ongeluk was, maar een gerichte moordpoging. Doodsbenauwd voor een nieuwe aanslag schakelt hij de hulp in van Kinsey. Maar hoe kan zij hem helpen als Bobby zich niets meer kan herinneren? Dan slaat het noodlot toe. Vlak nadat Kinsey met de opdracht is begonnen, wordt Bobby dood gevonden...‘C van crimineel’ is het derde boek in de populaire Alfabetreeks van New York Times-bestsellerauteur Sue Grafton, met de eigenwijze Kinsey Millhone in de hoofdrol."The writing is as good as the literary tradition behind it."—Patricia Holt, San Francisco Chronicle"A nice piece of work."—John D. MacDonald"Grafton's a heads-up delight."—Cryptus, Detroit NewsSue Grafton (1940 - 2017) was een beroemde Amerikaanse detectiveschrijfster. Haar populaire Alfabetreeks, die in 1982 begon met ‘A van alibi’, werd wereldwijd een hit. Het was ten tijde van de eerste publicatie bijzonder dat een vrouwelijke detective de hoofdrol had. In de reeks volgt Graftons miljoenenpubliek privédetective Kinsey Millhone die moordzaken probeert op te lossen. Vlak voor haar overlijden in 2017 kwam de laatste misdaadroman in de reeks uit: ‘Y staat voor...’, waarmee Graftons moordalfabet eindigt met de letter Y. De New York Times-bestsellerauteur heeft het hoofdpersonage Kinsey op haar eigen alter ego gebaseerd, een versie van zichzelf als ze niet jong was getrouwd en geen kinderen had gehad. Haar boeken zijn in 29 landen uitgegeven. Bovendien won de schrijfster, naast vele andere prijzen, de Anthony Best Novel Award maar liefst drie keer.

Efter at være blevet udvist fra Canada ender Morgan Kane som lovløs i byen Skagway, Alaska, hvor Jefferson Randolph Smith aka Soapy Smith hersker. Han er en mand, der allerede har ét mord på en marshal på samvittigheden. Morgan Kane kan gøre det til to. Han står alene mod en hel by, da der fejres nationaldag den 4. juli 1898. Den dag blive enten Morgan Kane eller Soapy Smiths endeligt. I mellemtiden er et brev på vej til Kane fra Washington, som vil ændre på alt..."Dommedag i Skagway" er oprindeligt udgivet i 1973, og bogen udkom på dansk i 1978.Titlen er en genudgivelse af et tidligere værk udgivet med datidens sprogbrug.Der findes 83 bøger i serien om Det Vilde Vestens store antihelt Morgan Kane. Kane er kun to uger gammel, da forældrene, som er immigranter fra Irland, bliver dræbt af indfødte i Santa Fe. Den tragiske hændelse bliver starten på Kanes stormfulde tilværelse som dusørjæger, Texas Ranger og siden U.S. Marshal.Kjell Hallbing (1934-2004) var en norsk forfatter, der især blev berømt for western-serien om Morgan Kane, som han skrev under pseudonymet Louis Masterson. De 83 bøger i serien er oversat til mange sprog og har solgt mere end 20 millioner eksemplarer. Hallbing skrev også under andre pseudonymer.

John Varey Nicholson on nuori lakia opiskeleva mies, joka ei aina ajattele ennen kuin toimii. Tämän ominaisuuden takia hän joutuukin toinen toistaan hankalampiin tilanteisiin. Kun John eräänä päivänä lähtee hoitamaan lapsuudenperheensä raha-asiaa, hän päätyy lainaamaan rahaa epäluotettavalle ystävälleen. Onnettomuus seuraa toista, ja pian John on tilanteessa, jossa hänen isänsä on pettynyt häneen sydänjuuriaan myöten. John päättää jättää Edinburghin pölyt taakseen ja muuttaa San Franciscoon – vaan onko muutto ratkaisu Johnin ongelmiin?Hänen vastoinkäymisensä on Robert Louis Stevensonin pienoisromaani.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850–1894) oli skotlantilainen kirjailija, joka tunnetaan erityisesti romaaneistaan Tohtori Jekyll ja Mr Hyde sekä Aarresaari. Stevenson opiskeli yliopistossa tekniikkaa ja oikeustiedettä. Hän asui elämänsä loppuvuodet Samoalla.

Sam Preston appears to be living the glamorous life of a journalist at the San Francisco Chronicle. If only that was the case...In reality, she's frustratingly single, stuck living in her parents' house, and, oh yeah, in love with her boss, Dave, who barely knows that she exists.Life seems like it will never change - until the day Sam is put on an assignment with Dave, reporting on the San Francisco Fashion Week. She hopes this might be a turning point in their relationship.But things never go to plan and when Sam becomes an accidental contestant in the Beautiful Curvy pageant, practically overnight, life suddenly becomes very complicated.How will she manage her new rise to stardom, her job, and her sudden irresistibility to not only Dave but a new man on the scene?A funny, feel-good romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Mhairi MacFarlane, Tilly Tennant and Kiley Dunbar.

Geen enkele speuropdracht die op het bureau van privédetective Kinsey Millhone belandt is een routineklus. Dat geldt ook voor de aanvraag van Beverly Danziger, die op zoek is naar haar vermiste zus, Elaine. Er is haast bij geboden, want Beverly heeft haar nodig om recht te krijgen op een erfenis. Iets klopt er niet, denkt Kinsey. En al gauw lijkt haar wantrouwen te worden bevestigd door een reeks verdachte aanwijzingen...Had de verdwijning van Elaine iets te maken met de moord op een andere speler van de bridgeclub? Was het toeval dat haar waardevolle raskat niet meer terug naar huis was gekomen? De vragen stapelen zich op, met name wanneer het huis van Elaine door een inbreker overhoop wordt gehaald en er nog een bekende wordt vermoord. Maar de prangende vraag blijft... Waar is Elaine?‘B van bedrog’ is het tweede boek in de populaire Alfabetreeks van New York Times-bestsellerauteur Sue Grafton, met de eigenwijze Kinsey Millhone in de hoofdrol."Ever since Sue Grafton wrote 'A' is for Alibi, we've been hanging over a cliff waiting for the rest of the alphabet letters to shake loose. 'B' is for Burglar is finally here, and it was worth the wait...Grafton tells a good, gripping story...and she does it in a no-sweat style that only looks easy. 'G' is for Grafton. Sue Grafton. Keep that name on file."—Marilyn Stasio, Cleveland Plain Dealer"Millhone is my favorite among the new female private eyes. She's feisty, stubborn, resourceful, guardedly romantic, and willfully practical...she's my kind of loner."—Cryptus, Detroit News

Eine skandalumwitterte Familie, eine verhängnisvolle Affäre und ein mörderischer Plan: Bestseller-Autorin Lisa Jackson begeistert mit einem dramatischen Thriller voller unvorhersehbarer Wendungen.Nach einem bösen Streit mit ihrem schwerreichen, notorisch untreuen Freund James Cahill will Megan Travers nur noch weg von dessen Ranch in den Cascade Mountains. Trotz eines heftigen Schneesturms macht sie sich auf den Weg zu ihrer Schwester, doch dort kommt sie nie an. Als die Detectives Brett Rivers und Wynonna Mendoza James befragen wollen, finden sie ihn mit einer Kopfverletzung im Krankenhaus vor. James sagt aus, er könne sich an nichts erinnern, weder an Megan noch an seine zahlreichen Affären. Kurz darauf bringen die Morde an zwei Frauen aus seinem Umfeld den Herzensbrecher in arge Erklärungsnöte ...

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him—there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still.Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family’s winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business—to show her older sister Carmen that she’s not the same flighty teen she used to be.Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen’s back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she’ll have to come round—right?But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he’d broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she’d never seen him again.Until now. As fate intervenes and they’re forced to work together on Lola’s project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he’s led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart—and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus’s blue eyes—is telling her something very different?An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor.Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith:"I just couldn’t resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87"I adored it... Made my eyes well up and my heart melt... A wonderful story... Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.’ B for Bookreview"Sizzle and conflict... make it a perfect summer vacation must-read. For the great tension, interesting character dynamics, and the feel-good ending, this book gets a well-deserved five stars." Fiction Flock"Rich in friendship, family, and especially love. Add the many LOL moments... and you get a truly superb feel-good love story. Delightful characters, beautiful settings, wine, wine, wine, and a HEA. What more could you ask for?" The Eclectic ReviewUSA Today bestselling author

Two old rivals. One dream job. And a summer they’ll never forget.Freya Johanssen needs a fresh start. A recently heartbroken and newly-qualified veterinarian, she will take any job that gets her away from Seattle—for now. Her plan is to spend two years in the small town of Whisper Falls, and then head back to the city and civilisation.And then Trent Crossley shows up, and her carefully laid plans are blown to pieces. He’s the last person she expected—or wanted—ever to see again. This is the guy who thinks he’s God’s gift to women; who breezed through vet school without studying and who betrayed her in a way she’ll never forgive. She thinks he’s an arrogant party boy; he thinks she’s an uptight perfectionist. Now he’s in her clinic, and the fluttering in her stomach must mean she’s still mad at him.It seems they have both been hired for the same job—and now neither is backing down. But as Freya works to outdo Trent at every turn, she starts to see a different side to the man she thought she knew. Falling in love was never part of her plan. And if she wants the new beginning she’s worked so hard for, can she afford to give away her heart?A totally unputdownable feel-good read about finding yourself, and love, in the most unexpected places. Fans of Virgin River, Debbie Macomber, Jill Shalvis and Carolyn Brown will love The Gable House.Readers can’t get enough of Ellyn Oaksmith:"Kept me hooked from start to end, I read it in one sitting... heart-warming." Bookworm 86, 5 stars"I found myself staying up through the night swooning and sniffling in this heart-wrenchingly amazing romance... I was hooked from the very first page." Nurse Bookie, 5 stars"I adored it... Some funny little things that made me smirk and some sad ones that broke my heart AND a scene that made my eyes well up and my heart melt. Great ingredients mixed into a wonderful story." B for Bookreview, 5 stars.USA Today bestselling authorEllyn Oaksmith is the USA Today and Kindle bestselling author of the Blue Hills Series, featuring the Alvarez family. After graduating from Smith College and attaining her MFA from The American Film Institute, Ellyn began her writing career as an award-winning screenwriter in Hollywood. Her books explore the same themes as her screenplays: grit, humor, family and love. Ellyn lives on one of Seattle's many hills with her husband and spends as much time as possible on the water as part of a competitive rowing team.

‘The ultimate guilty pleasure of a rollercoaster read you'll want to repeat the experience of time and time again... His scandalously sexy novels will keep you up all night.’ Melanie Blake, AuthorWhen friends become enemies there are no rules...Ambitious gossip queen Anoushka Silvers is the daughter her abusive father never wanted. Determined to prove herself to her family, she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants. But when her bitchy tongue gains her death threats and the unwanted attention of a stalker, it could be Anoushka who is making the headlines.For actress Evie Merchant, her childhood dreams of becoming the world’s hottest movie star are just about to come true. But a string of hurtful liaisons with lovers out to use her fame, has made Evie uncertain about her future. And with Oscar day looming, Evie’s biggest prize of all could be cruelly snatched from her.A loveless upbringing has made wild child Regan Phoenix search for quick-fix highs from drink, drugs and meaningless sex. But when the opportunity of starring in her own reality show comes along, Regan grabs it with both hands, hoping to put her trashy past behind her.From fashionable London to stunning Venice and glitzy LA, Trinity takes you into a glamorous and thrilling world you won’t want to leave. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women.What readers are saying about Trinity:‘Sex and scandal abound in this full-throttle thrill-ride through the hidden lives of the mega-rich. Trinity sizzles with bitchery, bling and betrayal, and is the perfect accompaniment to your sun lounger this summer.’ Victoria Fox‘Trinity is so much fun. A great summer bonkbuster.’ Tasmina Perry‘Such a fun, sexy read – perfect for the beach.’ Paul Burston‘Opening Trinity is like biting into a very indulgent, rich, rare chocolate, it’s naughty but my word you enjoy every bite. Each chapter serves a delicious helping of glamour, secrets, and intrigue.’ Genvieve Ni Reamoinn, TV Presenter and Journalist‘Move over Jackie Collins, there’s a new blockbuster star in town.’ New! MagazineWhat readers are saying about Nigel May:‘An addictive plot that is packed with twists and turns. Prepare for larger than life characters, fabulous locations and plenty of humour.’ The Sun‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you’re looking for a sexy, racy read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind... It’s the most fun you can have between two covers. I need more!’ Victoria FoxNigel May's titles have sold over 95,000 copies.Nigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books, Trinity, Addicted, Scandalous Lies, Deadly Obsession, Lovers & Liars and his latest is Revenge. Nigel also featured in Sunlounger – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

Fame, fortune and five-star luxury. Meet four fabulous women – all of them hold a dark secret... one of them won’t live to tell the tale.Nancy Arlow: the fading entertainer determined to gamble and charm her way out of a mountain of debt.Laura Everett: behind the façade of the perfect politician’s wife lies a woman with an outrageous past and a spiralling drug habit.Portia Safari: the world-famous opera diva, adored by millions, has it all, but could her secret drinking problem cost her everything?Martha Éclair – the millionaire wine heiress whose appetite for kinky sex could bring down her father’s business empire.Each woman must face their own addiction before they pay the ultimate price...Switch off your phone, grab a glass of bubbly and escape into an outrageous word of thrills, glamour and passion. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women. You’ll be addicted...What readers are saying about Addicted:‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you're looking for a sexy, racy, riotous read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘This gripping bonkbuster, which comes packed with lovers, liars, divas, is perfect to inject some heat into your summer hols reading.’ Now Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind that lifts the curtain on some blistering superstar scandal.’ Victoria Fox‘Sexy, sultry, glitzy, dark. Reminds me of Devious Maids and Desperate Housewives. A fantastic, steamy summer read!’ Tishylou’s WorldNigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books. Nigel is also featured in "Sunlounger" – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

Wenn zwei ehrgeizige Frauen, so verschieden wie Feuer und Eis, das Gleiche wollen, ist die Leidenschaft nicht weit. Ein Liebesroman, so vielschichtig, frech und intelligent wie seine Protagonistinnen.Als sie in einer Hotelbar in Las Vegas aufeinandertreffen, ahnen Amelia Duxton und Kai Fisher nicht, dass sie dasselbe Ziel haben: den Deal ihres Lebens zu machen und das luxuriöse Mayfair Palace Hotel zu kaufen.Doch damit enden auch schon die Gemeinsamkeiten. Die eiskalte und scharf kalkulierende Amelia, CEO im Familienunternehmen, braucht den Erfolg, um endlich von ihrem Vater anerkannt zu werden. Und der leidenschaftlichen und höchst manipulativen Kai, angestellt im mächtigsten Konkurrenzunternehmen, geht der Ruf voraus, ohnehin alles zu bekommen, was sie sich vorgenommen hat. Begehrenswerte Frauen inklusive.Schon bald zeigt sich, dass Amelia und Kai nicht mehr als Spielfiguren einer großen Intrige sind. Werden die beiden erfolgsverwöhnten Einzelkämpferinnen es schaffen, alle Gegensätze zu überwinden und gemeinsame Sache zu machen? Es braucht mehr als nur einen glücklichen Zufall, bis beiden klar wird, dass Feuer und Eis nicht nur in der Leidenschaft zusammen so richtig Dampf entwickeln ...Lee Winter ist eine preisgekrönte australische Zeitungsjournalistin, die auch für ihre Romane schon mehrere Auszeichnungen erhalten hat. Nachdem sie im Lauf ihres Berufslebens in fast allen australischen Bundesstaaten gewohnt hat, ist sie mittlerweile mit ihrer Partnerin in Westaustralien sesshaft geworden.Seit 2016 ist sie Vollzeitschriftellerin und Teilzeitlektorin. In ihrer Freizeit findet man sie entweder bei der Gartenarbeit, mit einer neuen technischen Spielerei in der Hand oder stirnrunzelnd vor dem Fernseher.

De meeste romans en verhalen van Hendrik Conscience spelen zich af in België, maar in "Het goudland" verplaatst hij de handeling radicaal naar Amerika. Drie Vlaamse goudzoekers trekken in 1849 naar Californië. De lezer volgt de verrassende en komische verwikkelingen die hen telkens in de buurt van het fortuin brengen... maar nooit echt dichtbij. Avontuur en kluchtige humor wisselen elkaar af in deze uiterst toegankelijke roman. Hugo Claus bewerkte de roman tot een gelijknamig toneelstuk in 1966. Na de vorming van het koninkrijk België in 1830 was Hendrik Concience (1812-1883) de eerste Belgische schrijver die besloot zijn romans in het Nederlands te schrijven. Hij werd een echte volksschrijver, immens populair, maar kreeg ook internationaal veel respect. Bij zijn overlijden werd hij in de internationale pers vergeleken met groten als de Rus Ivan Toergenjev. Hij schreef tientallen boeken. Bekende titels van zijn hand zijn "De Leeuw van Vlaenderen", "De loteling" en het late meesterwerk "De schat van Felix Roobeek". In 2021 verscheen voor het eerst een biografie over Conscience: "Voor moedertaal en vaderland" (Johan Vanhecke, uitgeverij Vrijdag).

"Beautiful and heartbreaking. I know it will stay with me for a long time." Reader Review"I'm greeted by the strangest sight. A small dark-haired boy is standing there. It's like he's a human parcel, delivered to my front door."My name is Luke," he says."When Johnny meets Lauren in a bar in Santa Cruz, there's an instant connection. On an American road trip with best friend Will, Johnny promises to return to the girl who has stolen his heart.Until tragedy strikes, forcing Johnny to fly back home without ever seeing Lauren again.Six years later, Johnny is living his life in London, even if he's never forgotten the girl with the grey eyes and dark hair.Until one September morning, he opens his door to find a little boy standing there - a child, Johnny quickly comes to learn, who was created that one magical night. Lauren is dying, and her last wish is to reunite five-year-old Luke with the father he doesn't yet know.Thrown into unexpected parenthood, Johnny finds himself navigating school-gate politics, Disney movies and tantrums, guided by the notes Lauren has written for him.Life as an instant dad isn't always easy, but as Johnny and Luke open their hearts to each other, Johnny is about to discover that life's joy isn't always where you expected it.An emotional, feel-good read that will have you laughing while you wipe away a tear - readers of Dani Atkins, Mike Gayle and Jojo Moyes will be captivated.Readers are falling in love with this debut novel:"Delightful. Pulled at my heart strings. I would totally recommend this as a feelgood book." Reader Review"What a beautifully emotive read. The perfect feelgood read that will make you laugh and cry." _____ Reader Review"A heart-wrenching, heart-warming story of a young man forced by circumstance to become an instant dad - a lovely read about growing into responsibility and love." Reader Review"My heart is just so full from this book. Watching Johnny navigate his unexpected new fatherhood was so gentle and raw." Reader ReviewGordon is a former journalist writing about media and technology. He now works in marketing for Twitter UK. He has also blogged about dating and politics. His first novel Songs For Your Mother was published in May, 2021. His second novel, Ten Dates to Happiness, will be published in 2022.

´The Crux´, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a fictional novel about an entrepreneurial group of women in North America. First published as part of a series in the feminist journal ´The Forerunner´ in 1910, ´The Crux´ tells the story of Vivian Lane and her female associates, who move away to start a boarding house for men in Denver, Colorado.Often cited as an important early feminist work, the novel metaphorically and directly examines social issues relating to gender, the role of women, politics, marriage, and stereotypes. The fictional leading character, Vivian Lane, meets and falls in love with Morton Elder who carries the diseases gonorrhoea and syphilis – which becomes a barrier to marriage and having a family more due to the utopian notion that it would harm the ‘national stock’, rather than the concern of being a risk to Lane’s health.The book was originally written, in Gilman’s words, as a "story for young women to read in order that they may protect themselves and their children to come."Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women’s rights.After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins – a self-declared humanist and tomboy – began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’, which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011.Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and strongly believed that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

Barbie, her sisters and their loyal puppies are enjoying a beautiful day at the beach. But the otherwise ordinary day takes an unexpected turn, when visiting Barbie’s friend Teresa at the lifeguard station. Teresa reveals four sandy bottles she has stumbled upon, each of them containing a message! Could these be secret messages? Another major mystery case for the super sleuthing sisters!Come on an amazing adventure with Barbie and all her friends! Solve mysteries with secret doors, sea monsters and messages in a bottle, catch the baddies as a secret agent, sing in Barbie’s rock band, celebrate Chelsea’s birthday in Dreamtopia and fly to tropical beaches and distant planets in far-away galaxies. Let’s go!Mattel’s Barbie doll is a fashion icon, world adventurer and every child’s best friend. Since the 1950’s she remains a popular toy in homes worldwide and the star of countless tv shows, movies, and books. The popular Netflix series Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures follows Barbie, her sisters and her boyfriend Ken, as they hang out in LA and travel the world in the Barbie camper van. For younger fans, Barbie’s little sister, Chelsea, takes centre stage in Barbie Dreamtopia as the sisters meet mermaids and fairies in a magical dreamland. In recent years, Barbie has taken YouTube by storm as a popular vlogger. She talks fashion, family, her life in Malibu but also sensitively tackles tough issues like racism, mental health and body image. Barbie’s new mission is to inspire girls to dream big. A recent line of empowering role model dolls includes Indian Paralympian, Manasi Joshi, and American soccer player, Alex Morgan. While Inspiring Women celebrates heroines such as Maya Angelou, Florence Nightingale and astronaut, Sally Ride.Barbie and associated trademarks are owned by Mattel and used under license from Mattel Europa. © 2021 Mattel

Rose Anderson is done with being known as "the nice one" in the small town where she lives. She’s done with playing third, fifth, or seventh wheel at loud gatherings on her family’s flower farm. And most of all, she is done with the pitying looks she gets about her single status from the way-too-interested townsfolk.Busy with her flower-arranging business, Rose has no time for a man, thank you very much. And it has nothing to do with the scars she still nurses from her last breakup. So when she meets Cole McKittrick, Rose gets an idea. But first, she needs to get beneath his aloof exterior and convince him to agree...Cole McKittrick is trying to keep calm. So what if he quit a steady job for a shot at his dream, was dumped and his move to Yokel County, California is bringing back childhood memories he’d rather forget? It’s all about perspective. He doesn’t want to get any more involved in this town than he has to be, so his first instinct is to push Rose Anderson and her intriguing idea away. But the woman won’t get gone, and then she makes him an offer he can’t refuse.The two are soon neck deep in deception, playing up a starry-eyed romance in public while they clash wits and wills in private. But Cole has been hiding a big secret from Rose about his past. And when Rose finds out could it spell the end for their picture-perfect romance, or will she realize that he has taken over not just her home, but also her heart...?A fun, charming romance about family and finding the one, perfect for fans of Robyn Carr, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown.What readers are saying about Alys Murray:"Wow... Loved it, loved it, loved it! The romance, humour, memorable-after-memorable scene... make this book a must-have addition for any shelf." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"All I can say about this book is that it is brilliant, addicting, memorable... The best book I have read all year... I’m giving it five stars, I wish I could give it more." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This is a fabulous read, beautifully written. It’s the kind of book that will remain with you long after you’ve reached the last page. I'm absolutely not going to give anything away, only to say HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." Brook Cottage Books Blog, 5 stars"I could not have been happier. This book has everything you could ever want (and more)... the warmth of the story enveloped my soul... an exceptionally fun and sweet story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars.The first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters, reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movieAlys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. Though she's moved away from home, she'll always be a Southern girl at heart.

Annie Martin is thrilled to have moved from the hectic buzz of L.A. to the small town of Hillsboro, Northern California, where the most happening bar only plays honky-tonk and nowhere does a good matcha latte. But the best thing about Hillsboro? The Anderson sisters. At their noisy family dinners, Annie can almost forget the mistakes she made back in the city, trying to fit in.Annie has repaid the sisters’ friendship with some obvious-but-effective matchmaking and now there’s only one Anderson still looking for love. But Rose is surprisingly prickly about an enforced happy-ever-after, and when a meticulously planned meet-cute ends drenched in the town fountain, Annie realizes this project calls for someone with a deeper knowledge of the Hillsboro bachelors.Local reporter and all-around grouch George Barnett has been a thorn in Annie’s side since she came to town. He knows all too well that everyone has secrets and he thinks the story of why social media darling Annie Martin swapped stilettos for sneakers might be the scoop that makes his career. Annie is sure her skeletons are under triple lock and key, so she offers him an exclusive, if he’ll help her find a match for Rose.But the more George and Annie try to control the love lives around them, the less they’re able to sway their own hearts. As Annie’s infectious laugh begins to bring down George’s barrier of surliness, can he open his heart and let her in for real? And can Annie be brave enough to trust the man who could be her future, with the secrets of her past?A heart-warming story of friendship and finding love in the most unlikely of places, fans of Robyn Carr, Debbie Macomber and Carolyn Brown will adore The Perfect Hideaway.Readers love The Perfect Hideaway:"I love this series... heartwarming and uplifting, it made me laugh and root for the characters but it also moved me to tears because it’s the story of two hurt and lonely people who meet and change their life." Scrapping and Playing, 5 stars"A wonderfully heartfelt and charming novel. If you enjoy the lovey, butterflies in your stomach and heart melting moments Hallmark movies deliver, then you’re going to absolutely love this... wonderful romance novel that shouldn’t be missed." Tamsterdam Reads, 5 stars"Feel-good romance that genuinely had me laughing out loud!... The perfect book to read whilst you’re chilling with your feet up and a glass of wine/cup of tea!" Curled Up With a Good Book, 5 starsThe first book featuring the Anderson family, The Magnolia Sisters reached #40 in the US top 100. Alys' previous title, The Christmas Company, was turned into a Hallmark movieAlys Murray writes novels for the romantic in all of us. Born and raised in New Orleans, she received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and her Master's in Film Studies from King's College London. Though she's moved away from home, she'll always be a Southern girl at heart.

George is a young man exploring the West when he comes upon a small town called The Corners. What he didn’t expect from this little town was to fall in love, or how desperately this love would ravage him.Blinded by love he will be dragged into Machiavellian plots, hired to do a rich man’s killing. It is a complicated and tragic affair, where the power of love and lust can at once flip the plot on its head. ‘Gunman’s Reckoning’ is a nigh Shakespearean tale of innocence, manipulation and tragedy.If you loved Liam Neeson’s ‘Seraphim Falls’ you will love this dramatic epic.Max Brand, the pseudonym of Frederick Schiller Faust (1892-1944) was an American author of Western’s and pulp fiction stories. He was a prolific author of nigh on a hundred books, in several series spanning many genres. His character, Dr. Kildare, has been adapted several times over the decades in film, radio, T.V and comics. As well as that, he is credited with keeping the passion for the Wild West alive in his dozens of spell-binding novels. Brand’s untimely passing was another hallmark of his dedication to writing, keen to write a war novel he got himself assigned as a war correspondent with an American battalion in Italy, where he was sadly killed by shrapnel. His best known works include the series "Dan Barry", "Ronicky Doone", "Silvertip", "Dr. Kildare", and "Tizzo the Firebrand".

Los inicios de la autora que arrasaría con el panorama del romance paranormal con la saga Vampire Academy. En la primera obra de Richelle Mead conoceremos a Georgina Kinkaid, una chica de lo más normal de Seattle, excepto por el detalle de que es un súcubo, un demonio especializado en seducir hombres. Georgina hace equilibrios entre su labor demoníaca, su trabajo en una librería y una desastrosa vida amorosa... aunque esto último está a punto de cambiar cuando entre en su vida Seth Mortensen, un atractivo autor de bestsellers que está a punto de poner patas arriba la sobrenatural vida de Georgina.Richelle Mead es una autora estadounidense nacida en 1976. Formada en religión, arte y educación, saltó a la fama gracias a la exitosa serie de romance paranormal Vampire Academy. Autora de varias sagas de fantasía oscura y urbana, sus obras han sido traducidas a más de treinta idiomas y adaptadas a la televisión.

Barbie et ses sœurs doivent élucider un nouveau mystère : quatre bouteilles ont été découvertes sur la plage, avec chacune un message à l'intérieur. Grâce au flair de leurs chiots et à leurs qualités d'enquêtrices, les jeunes filles vont remonter le fil d'une véritable chasse au trésor !Rejoignez Barbie et tous ses amis pour d’incroyables aventures ! Résolvez les mystères de passages secrets, de monstres marins et de bouteilles à la mer... Attrapez les méchants en endossant le rôle d’un agent secret, chantez avec le groupe de rock de Barbie, célébrez l’anniversaire de Chelsea à Dreamtopia, et envolez-vous pour des plages paradisiaques et des planètes lointaines. C’est parti !La poupée Barbie de Mattel est une icône de la mode, une aventurière et la meilleure amie dont rêvent toutes les petites filles. Depuis les années 50, elle est un jouet présent dans de nombreux foyers de par le monde, et est également la star d’une multitude de séries télé, de films et de livres.La série Netflix intitulée Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures retrace les aventures de Barbie, ses sœurs et son petit ami Ken, à Los Angeles puis dans différents pays du monde, à bord du camping-car de Barbie. Chelsea, la petite sœur de Barbie, prend le rôle principal de la série Dreamtopia, à destination d’un public plus jeune. Elle rencontre, entourée de ses sœurs, des sirènes et des fées dans un univers magique.Ces dernières années, Barbie est aussi devenue vlogueuse sur YouTube. Elle parle de mode, de famille, de sa vie à Malibu, mais aborde également des sujets plus délicats comme le racisme, la santé mentale et la perception de son corps.La nouvelle mission de Barbie est d’inciter les jeunes filles à voir grand. Une série récente de poupées inclusives célèbre la différence, comme par exemple Manasi Joshi, une athlète paralympique indienne, et la joueuse de football américain Alex Morgan. La série Femmes d'exception rend quant à elle hommage à des héroïnes comme Maya Angelou, Florence Nightingale ou encore l’astronaute Sally Ride.Barbie et ses marques associées sont déposées par Mattel et utilisées sous licence Mattel Europe. © 2021 Mattel

Mimo upływu lat Aleksander Eden wciąż pamięta, jak w wieku siedemnastu lat pobierał w Honolulu nauki tańca od uroczej dziewczyny imieniem Alicja. Była to córka milionera, czego dowodził sznur błyszczących pereł na jej szyi. Ścieżki tych dwojga rozeszły się na lata, by przeciąć się ponownie, gdy oboje są już więcej niż dojrzałymi ludźmi. Aleksander prowadzi dobrze prosperującą firmę jubilerską, zaś Alicja po śmierci męża popadła w tarapaty finansowe. Mężczyzna pomaga swojej dawnej miłości sprzedać sznur pereł. Zakupem jest zainteresowany ekscentryczny milioner - kosztowności trzeba jednak dostarczyć na pustynię w Kalifornii. Aleksander wysyła w tę misję swojego syna Boba. Towarzyszy mu przybyły z Honolulu chiński policjant Charlie Chan.To druga powieść z serii kryminałów o charakterystycznym detektywie. Książka była dwukrotnie ekranizowana - w 1927 i 1934 r. - jednak obie wersje uważane są za stracone.Earl Derr Biggers (1884-1933) - amerykański twórca kryminałów, najbardziej znany jako autor cyklu powieści detektywistycznych o Charliem Chanie, chętnie przenoszonych na kinowy ekran. Chan jest chińskim oficerem z amerykańskim obywatelstwem, który mieszka w Honolulu (inspiracja prawdziwą postacią Changa Apana). Bohater o charakterystycznym wyglądzie (tęgi, lecz sprawny fizycznie, azjatyckie rysy) i barwnym usposobieniu (wytworny, przesadnie grzeczny, gawędziarz, piewca życia rodzinnego) przypomina postaci tworzone przez Agathę Christie - Herkulesa Poirota czy Jane Marple. Biggers urodził się w stanie Ohio, ukończył uniwersytet harwardzki, mieszkał i zmarł w Kalifornii. Pisał klasyczne kryminały z łamigłówką, bez epatowania przemocą.

Texas, 1943. Eva har altid drømt om at flyve, og med nazisternes hærgen i Europa, får de kvindelige piloter endelig en chance. Kvinderne danner stærke bånd, og med luft under vingerne og en mand, hun elsker, at vende tilbage til, er hver tur i luften en drøm, indtil det hele styrter i grus – og Evas fly styrter ned. Eva vågner, men hendes minder om uheldet er borte.Los Angeles, 1977. Eva er en helt almindelig husmor, gift med sit livs kærlighed og med en familie at være stolt af. Alligevel hjemsøges hun stadig af den nat for over 30 år siden, og en ulykke, hun ikke kan huske. Hvorfor har hendes søster-piloter aldrig svaret på hendes breve? Har hun gjort noget, der var så utilgiveligt, at alle hendes gamle venner brød med hende? Og hvad skete der i virkeligheden, den nat hendes fly forulykkede?Ella Carey har udgivet en lang række bestsellere, og hendes bøger er oversat til mange sprog. Hendes romaner tager ofte udgangspunkt i virkelige hændelser eller i historiske begivenheder.

Young and impressionable Holly Ripple unexpectedly finds herself in possession of her father's vast livestock empire after his death. When thieves and desperados start to torment her, she has to forge her way as a strong, daring and brave woman and use her new-found reputation to keep the hustlers at bay.The descriptions in this book will transport you straight into the beautiful American southwest in the mid 1800s and will be a hit with western fans.Zane Grey (1872-1939) was a popular American author, best known for his adventure novels and short stories. The topics of the American West and the Frontier were central to his writings, and Grey became totally engrossed within the Western genre.Many of his novels were written from the perspective and experience gained from his hunting and travelling trips all around the West. Some of Grey’s most famous novels include 'Riders of the Purple Sage', 'The Last Trail' and 'Valley of Wild Horses'.His novels and stories were adapted to more than 100 movie and television productions with the most well-known being the movie 'Riders of the Purple Sage' (1996) starring Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Henry Thomas.

In ‘Over the Rocky Mountains’ readers are reunited with charismatic hero Will Osten, whose adventures began in the 1869 adventure story ‘Sunk at Sea’. Following the death of his father, Will has returned to England to visit his mother. Set during the height of the gold rush, when he discovers that his father has left a property in California Will sets off immediately for America to find the property and seek his fortune. A classic adventure story from the much-loved author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Paul zieht mit seinem Sohn und seinem Enkel Graham los, um in der Wildnis von Oregon dafür zu sorgen, dass sein Enkel ein richtiger Mann wird. Dies gelingt seiner Meinung nach nicht in der Zivilisation von heute, weswegen er mit den beiden einen Jagdausflug in den Wäldern Oregons plant. Karen, die Frau seines Sohnes Justin, hat Bedenken, ob diese Unternehmung das Richtige für ihre beiden Männer ist. Doch ihre Vorbehalte waren nicht unbegründet: Während sie im trauten Heim über ihre angeknackste Ehe nachdenkt, schweben Paul, Justin und Graham in der Wildnis in Lebensgefahr, wo ein Unbekannter in Tierfellen sein Unwesen treibt.Benjamin Percy wurde 1979 in Oregon geboren. Er ist nicht nur Schriftsteller, sondern schreibt neben Romanen auch Kurzgeschichten, Essays, Comics und Drehbücher. Nach zwei Erzählbänden folgte sein hochgelobtes Romandebüt „Wölfe der Nacht", das zum internationalen Bestseller avancierte. Percy lehrt Creative Writing an der Iowa State University.

'Eldorado en het monsterkanon van Staalstad' volgt de plannen van twee wetenschappers, de Franse natuurkundige Sarrasin en de Duitser Schultz. Elk erft een enorm fortuin en besteedt dit aan het project van hun dromen. De humanitaire Sarrasin bouwt de stad Frankville, gewijd aan de gezondheid van zijn burgers. Schultz daarentegen bouwt Steeltown, dat gewijd is aan de productie van oorlogswapens. Verbazingwekkend vooruitziend voorspelt 'Eldorado en het monsterkanon van Staalstad' een aantal technologische ontwikkelingen, waaronder brandbommen, satellieten en zelfs mobiele telefoons. Een spannend en tot nadenken stemmend boek voor wie geïnteresseerd is in dystopische toekomstbeelden.Jules Verne (1828-1905) werd geboren in de Franse havenstad Nantes en had advocaat moeten worden zoals zijn vader, maar hij rende vroeg van huis weg om toneelstukken en artikelen voor tijdschriften te schrijven. Zijn samenwerking met de uitgever Pierre-Jules Hetzel leidde tot de magisch populaire boekenreeks 'Voyages extraordinaires', of 'Buitengewone reizen'. Beroemde titels in deze serie zijn onder andere 'Naar het middelpunt der aarde' (1864), 'Twintigduizend mijlen onder zee' (1870) en 'De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen' (1873). Verne deed altijd uitgebreid wetenschappelijk onderzoek voor hij met schrijven begon.Jules Verne is ten onrechte geclassificeerd als kinderschrijver vanwege de verkorte en vervormde versies van zijn boeken, terwijl hij als auteur in Frankrijk de artistieke avant-garde heeft beïnvloed.Jules Verne is de op één na meest vertaalde auteur ter wereld - tussen Agatha Christie en William Shakespeare in - en wordt vaak de vader van het genre sciencefiction genoemd.

First published in 1858 ‘Handbook to the New Gold-Fields’ is a fascinating guide by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne to the land of California following the initial gold rush there. In it he describes the new gold-fields, the wildlife, and the people of the area – both the American Indians and the workers who had come to seek their fortune from afar. With beautiful and evocative descriptions throughout, this is a fascinating glimpse of California following perhaps one of the most altering periods of its history.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

1956. In de buitenwijken van Los Angeles zitten Donnie en Buddy, allebei 8 jaar oud, zich te vervelen voor het motel van Donnie’s moeder. Dan neemt een intrigerende man zijn intrek in het hotel. De fantasie van de jongens slaat op hol. Is Carl Harper een moordenaar en ligt er in een lijk in de kofferbak? Of is Harper op de vlucht voor gangsters en moeten ze hem juist helpen? "Scam Alarm" is een atypische Bavo Dhooge, waarin de absurditeit tot een minimum wordt beperkt. Sterker nog, minimalisme is het belangrijkste kenmerk van het verhaal. Met minimale middelen creëert Dhooge spanning en leidt de lezer door een labyrint van aanwijzingen, valse sporen en dreiging. Wat begint als een thriller, ontplooit zich geleidelijk tot een melancholische roman over vriendschap. Los Angeles is een serie van spannende titels die zich afspelen in, waar anders, de City of Angels. Humor wordt op een kunstige manier gecombineerd met misdaad, geweld, affaires en moord. De boeken in de serie verrassen elke keer weer met verschillende eigenaardige hoofdpersonen, en de vindingrijke karakters maken van het geheel een bruisende en bloedstollende belevenis. Bavo Dhooge is een veelgeprezen Vlaamse auteur die thrillers, science fiction, horror-, en ook kinderboeken schrijft. Hij studeerde Grieks en Latijn aan het Sint-Lievenscollege en Film & Televisie aan de Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten in Gent. Hij was werkzaam als copywriter-scenarist en als freelance redacteur en recensent, onder meer voor het bekende weekblad HUMO.Na zijn debuut in 2001 met 'Spaghetti' is hij bekend geworden als de 'S-Express' vanwege 100 titels die beginnen met de letter 'S'. In 2015 verscheen zijn Amerikaanse debuut, 'Styx', waarvan de filmrechten werden verkocht aan Eyeworks. In 2021 vierde hij zijn 20-jarig jubileum als schrijver, met 12 exclusieve titels, een voor elke maand van het jaar.

Barbie und ihre Schwestern verbringen den Abend mit ihren Hunden an der Strandpromenade. Als sie ihre Freundin Nikki auf dem Mini-Golfplatz besuchen, passieren unheimliche Dinge. Die Detektiv-Schwestern und ihre Freundin gehen auf Geisterjagd und erleben eine spannende Überraschung!Begleite Barbie und ihre Freunde auf ein unglaubliches Abenteuer! Löse Rätsel mit Geheimtüren, Seemonstern und einer Flaschenpost, fang Bösewichte als Geheimagentin, sing in Barbies Rockband, feiere Chelseas Geburtstag in Dreamtopia und flieg an tropische Strände oder ferne Planeten in weit entfernten Galaxien! Los geht’s!Die Barbiepuppe von Mattel ist eine Modeikone, eine Abenteurerin und die beste Freundin eines jeden Kindes. Seit den 1950er-Jahren erfreut sie sich als Spielzeug weltweiter Beliebtheit und ist der Star zahlloser Fernsehsendungen, Filme und Bücher.Die beliebte Netflix-Serie Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures zeigt Barbie, wie sie mit ihren Schwestern und ihrem Freund Ken in Los Angeles Dinge unternimmt und im Barbie-Camper die Welt entdeckt. Für die jüngeren Fans steht in Barbie Dreamtopia Chelsea, Barbies kleine Schwester, im Mittelpunkt. Dabei treffen die Schwestern in einer zauberhaften Traumwelt auf Meerjungfrauen und Feen.In den vergangenen Jahren hat Barbie als beliebte Vloggerin YouTube wie im Sturm erobert. Sie behandelt darin Mode- und Familienfragen sowie ihr Leben in Malibu, geht aber auch einfühlsam schwierigen Themen wie Rassismus, mentaler Gesundheit und der eigenen Körperwahrnehmung nach.Die neue Mission von Barbie besteht darin, Mädchen darin zu bestärken, große Träume zu haben. Eine neue Kollektion präsentiert ermutigende Rollenvorbilder wie die indische Paralympionikin Manasi Joshi und die amerikanische Fußballspielerin Alex Morgan. Die Inspiring Women-Serie feiert Heldinnen wie die amerikanische Schriftstellerin und Bürgerrechtlerin Maya Angelou, die britische Krankenschwester und Pionierin der Krankenpflege Florence Nightingale sowie die Astronautin Sally Ride.Barbie und alle damit verbundenen Warenzeichen und Charaktere gehören Mattel und werden unter der Lizenz von Mattel Europa verwendet. © 2021 Mattel