US West: Mountain States

´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".

Contre la volonté de sa famille et les règles de l’Église mormone, Blake Nelson a épousé trois femmes. Tous les quatre vivent dans un ranch miteux perdu au beau milieu de l’Utah, dans l’attente de la Fin des Temps. Personne ici ne les dérangera. Jusqu’à ce que le corps de Blake soit retrouvé mort dans le désert. La police soupçonne sa femme l'avoir tué. Mais laquelle ?Bienvenue chez les mormons !« Tout le monde aime Blake Nelson, sauf ses femmes. » — The New York TimesPublié au Royaume-Uni sous le titre original Black Widows par Orion Fiction, une marque de Hachette UK Company, en 2021.Traduit de l’anglais (États-Unis) par Maxime Berrée.© Cate Quinn, 2021. Tous droits réservés.© Presses de la Cité, 2021, pour la traduction française.Auteure de romans historiques à succès en Angleterre, autrefois journaliste pour The Guardian, The Times et The Mirror, Cate Quinn signe ici son premier thriller.

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.

Rose Wickes-Barnes has a plan to establish herself as an independent woman of good standing.Move away from Gold Sky. Join one of New York City’s most prestigious theater companies. Establish herself in society as an up-and-coming costumer with said theater company.Thusly, she aims to enjoy the fruits of her labor just as any woman should. What she never anticipates is a scandal, paparazzi storm, and subsequent whirlwind marriage.Rose and her new husband, the gentle, soft-spoken and earnest Samuel Walker, who selflessly put himself in harm's way to keep her safe one fateful, rainy day, are forced to flee the city and marry to keep their reputations intact. All the while, Rose suspects there is far more to her new husband than the man she’s coming dangerously close to falling in love with.People on the streets of New York give him a wide berth, and they call him ‘Wicked Walker’. Rose has never known him to be anything but a gentleman and her protector, but she can’t help but admit she is curious to see what exactly it is that makes Walker so wicked."Every giddy hope I had for this book, it thoroughly delivered... I am so glad to have found this author and I cannot wait for more!" - Talia Hibbert, author of "Get A Life, Chloe Brown" on "Heart and Hand" the first in the "Gold Sky" series.Rebel Carter loves love. So much in fact that she decided to write the love stories she desperately wanted to read. A book by Rebel means diverse characters, sexy banter, a real big helping of steamy scenes, and, of course, a whole lotta heart.Rebel lives in Colorado, makes a mean espresso, and is hell-bent on filling your bookcase with as many romance stories as humanly possible!

Deep in the Wild West, young Mark Twain adventures through America. He's on a journey to a faraway land. With his brother by his side, Twain treks from town to town, undertaking a variety of jobs along the way. A prequel to his first novel, ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’ is a wanderlust-filled tale of personal growth and travel. Crafted with wit and humour, the memoir transports readers on a journey back to Twain’s humble beginnings as a writer. Painting a captivating picture of 19th century America, the classic is perfect for Western lovers of Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’.Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910) was an American humorist, lecturer, journalist and novelist. Celebrated today as the father of American literature, his work spans epic stories of boyhood such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’, as well as travel narratives, such as ‘The Innocents Abroad’, ‘Roughing It’, and ‘Life on the Mississippi’. A friend to presidents, artists and royalty, he is remembered today as a popular public figure. Continuing his influence, Twain inspires Disney attractions, singer Tom Petty’s ‘Down South’ and was portrayed by Nathan Osgood in the 2018 comedy ‘Holmes and Watson’.

1907. A sweet young girl named Elizabeth, alone and orphaned after the murder of her last living brother, arms herself and flees to Montana eastwards on horseback, hoping to find her last remaining blood relatives. Her extraordinary, humorous and spiritual plight will go on to propel her through harrowing encounters, struggles between good and evil, and the perils of romance. Difficulties arise that conspire to vanquish her future happiness, but in the end fate deals her a fair hand.For fans of 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott, and the movie adaption starring Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet - a celebration of the strength of women in the least fortuitous of circumstances.Grace Livingston Hill was the pen name of American author Marcia Macdonald (1865-1947). She came from a family of authors and began writing short stories from a young age for her aunt’s weekly children magazine ‘The Pansy’. As a young woman she wrote to help bring funds in for her family. Funds became an even larger motivation following the loss of her first husband and then father only a year later. In her career, Hill published over 100 novels and short stories, they often featured young Christian women in love, the theme of good versus evil, and the importance of redemption.

Recently divorced Claudia is looking to start again in a small town, in Colorado. Problem is she's still hooked on a mysterious crush she's found on a dating app, in New York City. "Jamie S" is gorgeous, accomplished, a former NFL football player, now a tech guru millionaire. He’s also twelve years younger than her.Determined that she doesn't have time for steamy New York fling, Claudia heads to Colorado, only to find someone waiting on her new doorstep...Can she trust the instant connection between them, or is it doomed from the start? Especially when the reason he's there is not quite what it seems...Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Kristen Ashley and Beverly Jenkins."Rebel Carter writes with wit, elegance and longing. Her love stories exist in a world of their own, and it's one I never want to leave." - Talia Hibbert, author of That Kind Of Guy.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

#1 New York Times-bestsellerauteur Dean Koontz sluit zijn Frankenstein-reeks geheel in eigen stijl af met 'De dodenstad'. Het is bovennatuurlijk, luguber en, zoals al zijn boeken, ijzingwekkend leesvoer. De strijd tussen de mens en de gemuteerde supermonsters komt tot zijn hoogtepunt wanneer Victor Frankenstein zijn meesterbrein tot het allerkwaadst in staat stelt. De tijd is aangebroken om de Revolutie te volbrengen en iedere laatste overlevende stuk voor stuk uit de weg te ruimen. Zullen de Klonen hun missie waar kunnen maken? Of is de mensheid hun toch te slim af? 'De dodenstad' is het vijfde en laatste deel in Koontz' meesterlijke Frankenstein serie. -

Grady Adams en zijn wolfshond Merlin wonen in de bergen van Colorado, ver weg van iedereen. Op een dag staat Grady opeens tegenover twee dieren die hij niet herkent. Welke diersoort is dit? Een bevriende dierenarts staat voor een raadsel. De kwestie wordt echt mysterieus als de overheid zich ermee begint te bemoeien. En wat is het verband tussen de nieuwe diersoort en de dubbele moord, niet ver daarvandaan? En wat verklaart de aanwezigheid van beroepsgokker Lamar Woolsey in de bergen, ver weg van zijn "e;werkterrein"e;? Een boek voor liefhebbers van dieren en van goed geconstrueerde mysteries. -

In the frontier town of Gold Sky, Montana, Delilah Wickes-Barnes is determined to stay single. Her resolve is tested however by the arrival of handsome bachelor Elliot Meyers, who has come to Gold Sky to seek his fortune – and his future. Increasingly finding themselves thrown together (thanks in part to Delilah’s scheming mother) the pair get off to a fiery start. Despite their explosive arguments, the pair are drawn increasingly together – can romance blossom in spite of their fights? ‘Pride and Passion’ is the sixth in the Gold Sky series of romance novels by author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Set in the frontier town of Gold Sky, Colorado, young Florence Wickes-Barnes reputation as a dramatic and passionate individual precedes her. Little do the townspeople know that below the fiery surface, all Florence longs for is a love as steady and kind as that of her mother and two fathers. When Florence spots Ansel Ortega and Brenden Black together – clearly deeply in love, she decides to find out if they can make room in their hearts for her too. ‘Three to Love’ is the fourth in the ‘Gold Sky’ historical romance series by American author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Time is running out for Mary Sophia James, who has come to the frontier town of Gold Sky, Montana at her mother’s insistence. Mary needs to find a husband fast – before her condition becomes too obvious. When Mary spots the gorgeous Alex Pierce across the town square one day though, her world is turned upside down. Not only is Alex beautiful and intriguing – she is also a woman. A dramatic and passionate historical romance in the ‘Gold Sky’ series by author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Wenn zwei Welten aufeinanderprallen ...Julie ist auf Hawaii in einer Hippie-Kommune aufgewachsen und hat sich den Stipendiumsplatz am Montana Arts College hart erkämpft. Sie hat nicht vor, sich in ihrem Creative-Writing-Studium von irgendetwas ablenken zu lassen, schon gar nicht von einem reichen Schnösel wie Nate, dem alles zugeflogen kommt. Nates Eltern denken, dass er Wirtschaft studiert, doch seine wahre Leidenschaft liegt im Drehbuch. Er möchte Filme produzieren, die Welt aus neuen Blickwinkeln zeigen. Und er möchte Julie aus der Reserve locken, der es immer schwerer fällt, sich zu konzentrieren, wenn er in der Nähe ist.Julia K. Stein kommt aus dem Ruhrgebiet und hat in Bonn, Berkeley und an der amerikanischen Ostküste studiert, einen Magister der Philosophie erworben und über Literatur promoviert. Seit vielen Jahren schreibt sie erfolgreich Bücher für Jugendliche und Erwachsene, arbeitet als Dozentin, moderiert Branchenveranstaltungen und spricht und schreibt auf Youtube und Instagram über das kreative Leben.

When Aurora divorces her abusive ex, she is daunted by the prospect of starting all over again at 37 and decides to move to small-town Colorado to be closer to her best friend. Less than 24 hours after leaving sunny California, Aurora is stuck in a blizzard on a perilous mountain road wearing little more than her hot pink sandals and wondering whether this was such a great idea after all.Things start to look up however, when help arrives in the form of Grant St. John. He's handsome and charming alright, but also has an annoying habit of calling her "sweetheart". Ergh. And hold on a second, surely she's misreading the signs because this gorgeous guy can't be flirting with her...here, in the middle of a snowstorm. Can he?Sparks fly between the pair right away and the connection between them is intense – there’s just one problem. Grant is ten years younger than Aurora.Will the decade between them force them apart, or is age really just a number?‘New Girl in Town’ is a passionate romance novel from exciting author Rebel Carter.Rebel Carter is a romance novelist from Colorado, USA. Her books are packed with passion, intriguing and dynamic characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. A writer of both contemporary and historical romance fiction, Carter is an exciting new voice in the romance genre.

Die 21-jährige Sarah führt ein sorgenfreies und glückliches Leben in der Oberschicht von Chicago, bis ein Skandal ihre Familie erschüttert. Plötzlich steht Sarah vor den Scherben ihrer Träume, und der gute Ruf der Familie ist ruiniert. Sarah wird zu ihrer Tante Allison nach Green Valley in den Rocky Mountains geschickt, bis sich die Wogen geglättet haben. Dort kommt Sarah auf der großen Pferderanch ihrer Tante unter. Sarah tut sich – als echtes Großstadtmädchen – schwer mit dem Leben auf der Farm. Das ändert sich erst, als sie im Outdoor Store von Green Valley die Bekanntschaft mit Grayson macht. Grayson ist ganz anders als Sarah, ein echter Naturliebhaber. Er nimmt Sarah mit in seine Welt, zeigt ihr die Berge, die wilde Naturschönheit der Rocky Mountains ... Sarah ist hin- und hergerissen zwischen ihrer und Graysons Welt und überwältigt von den Gefühlen, die sie Grayson gegenüber entwickelt. Doch dann holt sie ihr altes Leben aus Chicago mit Macht wieder ein ...Lilly Lucas wurde 1987 in Ansbach geboren und studierte Germanistik in Bamberg. Heute lebt sie mit ihrem Mann und endlos vielen Büchern in Würzburg. Ihr Liebesroman "New Promises" wurde zum Spiegel-Bestseller.

Anno 1851. Jean-Marie Latour, un giovane sacerdote francese dotato di un’acuta intelligenza, viene inviato in New Mexico in veste di vicario apostolico. Il paese ha appena subito l'annessione al territorio degli Stati Uniti d'America e, secondo la Chiesa di Roma, è governato da parroci dalla condotta immorale, nonché profondamente provato dalla contrapposizione tra gli interessi dei colonizzatori e la lotta dei nativi americani per mantenere la propria identità. Qui, Latour viaggerà di villaggio in villaggio, intenzionato a riportare l’armonia e la fede nell‘animo degli abitanti.Willa Sibert Cather (1873 – 1947) è stata una scrittrice statunitense, insignita del premio Pulitzer nel 1923 grazie al romanzo "Uno dei nostri". Willa Cather si approccia alla letteratura in seguito a una collaborazione con un giornale locale di Pittsburgh, carriera che in seguito dedicherà a tematiche di stampo esistenziale e culturale. Tra le sue opere principali, oltre a "Uno dei nostri", ricordiamo "La casa del professore", "Il mio mortale nemico" e "La morte viene per l’arcivescovo".

Härmän häjy Juho Helapää kohtaa Arizonan rajalla vankkurit, joiden kyydissä on pelkästään naisia. Naiset ovat matkalla perustamaan Onnelaa, naisten tasavaltaa, ja he pyytävät Juhoa oppaakseen. Juho suostuu mutta alkaa pian epäillä, että naisia on höynäytetty. Eihän sellaista paikkakuntaa kuin Happiness ole olemassakaan.Samassa naisten kimppuun hyökkää Etelävaltioiden sotilaita, ja Juholle tulee kiire auttaa neidot pulasta. Pahin vaara ei kuitenkaan lymyile vieraassa sotajoukossa vaan naiskaravaanin keskuudessa, minkä Härmän häjy oivaltaa juuri ennen kuin on liian myöhäistä. Arizonan amatsonit kuuluu FinnWest-tarinasarjaan, joka kertoo historiallisista lännensankareista ja -roistoista humoristisesti ja vauhdikkaita juonenkäänteitä säästelemättä.Härmän häjy Juho Kaaponpoika Helapää vahtii oikeuden toteutumista suomalaisissa lännentarinoissa. Wild Finn kohtaa seikkailuissaan niin paatuneita roistoja kuin pyssysankareitakin.Tapani Bagge (s. 1962) on monipuolinen ja tuottelias kirjailija, joka tunnetaan kovaksikeitetyistä rikosromaaneistaan. Uransa alkuvaiheilla hän kirjoitti myös lännenlukemisto FinnWestiin.

Deux compagnies ferroviaires menent une lutte sans relache. La Central Trust, dirigee par le general Holmes, fera tout pour empecher la Colorado and Coast de s'accaparer tout le reseau des voies ferrees du Colorado au profit de l'Allemagne.Un jour, des bandits a la botte de la Colorado and Coast attaquent le general Holmes, volent de precieux plans, et laissent l'homme pour mort. Sa fille Helen, temoin de l'assassinat, se jure de venger son pere. On la surnomme l'heroine depuis qu'elle a empeche un accident de train. Aujourd'hui, elle devra faire honneur a son nom et se surpasser pour mettre fin aux agissements d'hommes sans scrupules.Train, bandits, duel et argent, tous les ingredients sont reunis en un western ou l'heroine est un personnage feminin au courage et a la vaillance sans pareil. Aucun homme du Colorado ne lui arrive a la cheville.-

Auf dieser Bühne sprühen die Funken!Mit ihrer explosiven Chemie haben Hazel und Landon schon vor der Aufnahmeprüfung ins Schauspielprogramm die Glühbirnen zum Durchbrennen gebracht – jetzt sollen sie auf der Bühne ein Liebespaar spielen, obwohl sie sich nicht leiden können! Für Hazel steht alles auf dem Spiel, sie muss den Schritt zu einer professionellen Schauspielkarriere schaffen. Doch Landon fällt als ehemaliger TV-Kinderstar eher durch Skandale und sein unmögliches Verhalten bei den Proben auf. Trotzdem müssen die beiden auf der Bühne ein überzeugendes Paar abgeben. Und die Spannung zwischen ihnen wird immer greifbarer ...Julia K. Stein kommt aus dem Ruhrgebiet und hat in Bonn, Berkeley und an der amerikanischen Ostküste studiert, einen Magister der Philosophie erworben und über Literatur promoviert. Seit vielen Jahren schreibt sie erfolgreich Bücher für Jugendliche und Erwachsene, arbeitet als Dozentin, moderiert Branchenveranstaltungen und spricht und schreibt auf Youtube und Instagram über das kreative Leben.

A man moves from Nevada to New York, tired of his old life and hungry for change. He immediately meets a man completely enamored by Nevada's charm. They enter into a heated debate over the merits and downfalls of their respective cities. This humorous short story reflects O Henry's own enchantment with New York City and reminds us that although people talk a lot, rarely do they listen.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. The most notable of which being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." In fact, his legacy was so great that the ‘O. Henry Award’ was established to celebrate the best short stories. His vivid storytelling is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.

Twee jaar nadat hij is verslagen in New Orleans bedreigt de kwade geest van de wetenschapper en ogenschijnlijke filantroop Victor ‘Helios’ Frankenstein wederom de mensheid. Ditmaal dringt een leger van een nieuw ras monsters het kleine stadje Rainbow Falls in Montana binnen, waar ze letterlijk het leven van de lokale inwoners overnemen. Hiermee gaat een nieuwe oorlog van start, waarin de overleving van de mensheid op het spel staat. Kunnen Deucalion – het allereerste ‘Frankenstein Monster’ – en zijn oude bondgenoten, de detectives Michael Maddison en Carson O’Connor, wederom het gevaar bezweren en afrekenen met Victor?Verloren zielen is het vierde deel van Dean Koontz zijn vijfdelige Frankenstein-series. Deze moderne adaptatie van Mary Shelley’s klassieker geeft het monster van Frankenstein nieuw leven.De Amerikaanse auteur Dean Ray Koontz (1945) staat bekend om zijn spannende thrillers die vaak een vleugje horror, fantasy, science fiction of satire bevatten. Veel van zijn werken bereikten de New York Times-bestsellerlijst, waarvan meerdere direct op nummer één binnenkwamen. Dit maakt hem tot een van de grootste New York Times-bestsellerauteurs ter wereld. In totaal heeft hij maar liefst 105 boeken geschreven waarvan er meer dan zestig in het Nederlands te lezen zijn. Zijn boeken zijn wereldwijd meer dan 500 miljoen keer verkocht.

Cowboy Lin McLean rides into Cheyenne, Wyoming at Christmastime. His plans quickly take an unexpected turn when he encounters the child of a person he once knew. In the spirit of Christmas, he finds himself going out of his way for the boy who has been living in harsh conditions and gives him a taste of a better life.A sweet tale about Christmas and warmth, "A Journey in Search of Christmas" is a classic by the master of western fiction, Owen Wister. Hear the novel from the early 20th century as read by B. J. Harrison.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Owen Wister (1860-1938) was an American writer and historian. Wister was a prolific writer of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays, and is prominently known as a pioneer in western fiction. His most notable works include the novel "The Virginian" (1902) and his biography of Ulysses S. Grant (1901). Wister’s impact on popular culture is significant, with "The Virginian" having seen several film adaptations, such as "The Virginian" (1929) with Gary Cooper. His novel has been considered to have directly influenced cowboy imagery in western fiction and Hollywood films.

Tra le Rocky Mountains del Colorado, attraverso le gole innevate e le distese sterminate, Annie Clayfert viaggia in sella al suo cavallo alla ricerca del padre. Lungo il percorso varie figure si affiancheranno ad Annie e la aiuteranno nella sua missione. Cacciatori d’oro, cowboy, viandanti — Annie e gli altri avventurieri si addentreranno nell’America più vera, quella dei territori dei nativi, dei canyon più profondi, degli ululati nella notte.Emilio Salgari (1862-1911) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Prolificissimo scrittore di romanzi d'avventura, è noto soprattutto come il creatore del pirata Sandokan. Tra le sue opere più famose, ricordiamo i libri raccolti nel 'Ciclo dei pirati della Malesia' e nel 'Ciclo dei corsari delle Antille'.

Ein College voller junger Künstler und jede Menge Herzklopfen – New Adult aus deutscher FederSchon früh musste die Tänzerin Yuna lernen, mit ihrer Andersartigkeit umzugehen. Sie ist athletischer als andere Mädchen, weniger zierlich, und fühlt sich mehreren Kulturen zugehörig. Nur beim Tanzen ist sie vollkommen frei. Am Montana Arts College für künstlerisch Begabte verfolgt Yuna deshalb ihren Traum vom klassischen Ballett – ihre modernen Choreografien behält sie vorerst für sich. Im Campuscafé lernt sie den verschlossenen Barista Miles kennen, der sofort von Yunas Ausstrahlung, ihren kontrollierten, eleganten Bewegungen fasziniert ist. Beide sind auf ihre Weise Außenseiter, denn Miles hat jahrelang unter dem Pflegesystem gelitten, seine Gefühle in Bildern verarbeitet. Miteinander können sie endlich sie selbst sein. Wäre da nicht Milesʼ Vergangenheit, die sie einzuholen droht.Julia K. Stein kommt aus dem Ruhrgebiet und hat in Bonn, Berkeley und an der amerikanischen Ostküste studiert, einen Magister der Philosophie erworben und über Literatur promoviert. Seit vielen Jahren schreibt sie erfolgreich Bücher für Jugendliche und Erwachsene, arbeitet als Dozentin, moderiert Branchenveranstaltungen und spricht und schreibt auf Youtube und Instagram über das kreative Leben.

Joan Randle is riding the Idaho trail when she’s taken hostage by a bandit gang. Their leader is the ruthless Jack Kells. And Joan’s situation is about to go from bad to worse. For one thing, Jack Kells fall for her. And secondly, the promise of gold is turning the gang’s camp into a ticking time bomb of tensions and resentment. Can Joan escape before it’s too late?"The Border Legion" is a winning Gold Rush adventure, set across Idaho’s majestic mountain ranges and its precarious border towns. There’s shootouts and romance a-plenty. And, more unusually for the Western genre, the story is told entirely from a woman's perspective.Zane Grey (1872–1939) helped shaped the mythos of the Old West. Born in Zanesville, Ohio (a town founded by his grandfather), Grey’s first career was as a dentist. But he gave it up to pursue writing, going on to produce nearly 100 books. These wildly popular adventures defined many of the Western’s most enduring tropes and characters, from noble lawmen to mysterious gunslingers, and made Grey a household name.His stories include "Riders of the Purple Sage", "The Rainbow Trail" and "The Lone Star Ranger". Hollywood produced dozens of Zane Grey adaptations, mostly during the 1930s and 40s, starring Western icons like Gary Cooper and Randolph Scott.

Marie mène une vie tranquille dans son salon de coiffure niçois. Sa seule folie ? Elle vient de passer une semaine à Las Vegas pour le mariage d'un couple d'amis. Mais après avoir fait la fête, plus que de raison, il est temps de reprendre le travail.Colton Clarke, est un acteur au CV impressionnant : récompensé par deux Golden Globes et un Oscar, élu homme le plus sexy de l’année, il est aussi connu pour son talent...que pour ses frasques. D'ailleurs celles-ci sont régulièrement relatées dans les journaux people que feuillettent les clientes de Marie pendant la pose de leurs mèches, ou de leur permanente.Quand un beau matin, Colton débarque en chair et en os, avec un sourire plus charmeur que sur papier glacé, c'est l'émoi au salon ! Et étant donné sa coupe de cheveux impeccable, lorsqu'il demande à parler à Marie, elle comprend que ce n'est pas pour réclamer un petit coup de tondeuse. Mais qu'est-ce que la star peut bien lui vouloir, à elle ? Et comment connait-il son existence ? Marie est persuadée qu'elle ne l'a jamais croisé ailleurs que sur un écran...Pourtant Colton, lui affirme le contraire, et va même jusqu'à prétendre qu'il n'est autre que ...son mari !Que s'est-il réellement passé lors de ce séjour à Las Vegas ? Pourquoi Marie n'en a-t-elle aucun souvenir ? Et quelles vont être les conséquences pour nos deux jeunes mariés ?On dirait bien que ce qu'il s'est passé à Vegas, ne va pas totalement rester à Vegas...Depuis le succès de son premier roman, « The Wedding Girl » publié en autoédition, Tamara Balliana a continué à écrire des comédies romantiques, développant au fil de ses romans un univers léger et contemporain qui séduit ses lectrices. Elle vit dans le Sud de la France avec son mari et ses trois filles.Pour plus d'informations ou pour la contacter :http://www.tamaraballiana.comhttps://www.facebook.com/tamaraballiana/https://www.instagram.com/tamaraballianatamara.balliana@gmail.com

De getraumatiseerde politieagent Jack McGarvey besluit na een verschrikkelijk bloedbad in Los Angeles samen met zijn gezin te verhuizen naar de kalme bergen van Montana. Maar het diepe, donkere bos geeft Jack niet de rust en het herstel waar hij op had gehoopt. Er wonen raadselachtige wezens waarvan niemand hun bestaan ooit voor mogelijk had gehouden. Wanneer ze 's nachts uit het duister komen op jacht naar de ziel van de nieuwe inwoners, beseffen Jack en zijn familie dat dit geen nachtmerrie is, maar de harde realiteit...De Amerikaanse auteur Dean Ray Koontz (1945) staat bekend om zijn spannende thrillers die vaak een vleugje horror, fantasy, science fiction of satire bevatten. Veel van zijn werken bereikten de New York Times-bestsellerlijst, waarvan meerdere direct op nummer één binnenkwamen. Dit maakt hem tot een van de grootste New York Times-bestsellerauteurs ter wereld. In totaal heeft hij maar liefst 105 boeken geschreven waarvan er meer dan zestig in het Nederlands te lezen zijn. Zijn boeken zijn wereldwijd meer dan 500 miljoen keer verkocht.

In ‘De opportunist’ volg je het bruisende leven van de succesvolle zakenman Jonas Cord, zijn dochter en zijn zoon. De slimme Jo-Ann, dochter van Jonas, studeert aan een topuniversiteit, maar besluit haar studie op te geven om deel uit te maken van haar vaders zakenimperium. Advocaat Bat komt erachter dat Jonas zijn biologische vader is, en dat ze veel met elkaar gemeen hebben. Maar wanneer Jo-Ann en Bat elkaar ontmoeten, hangt er een sensuele spanning in de lucht. Krijgt Jonas het in de gaten of heeft hij zoals gebruikelijk meer aandacht voor geld?

Als kind werd hij Las Vegas uitgejaagd, en enkele jaren later staat hij aan de top van de casino business. Hoe heeft Zack Riordan dat voor elkaar gekregen? Zack, ook wel "Lucky" genoemd, heeft zijn succes niet verkregen door geluk, maar door afzien en bikkelhard werken. Als zoon van een multimiljonair heeft hij geheel op eigen kracht de top weten te bereiken, omdat hij niet erkend werd door zijn vader. Maar ook voor een machtige man als Zack blijft het leven een uitdaging en manoeuvreert hij in de corrupte wereld van het grote geld, casino’s en verleidingen. In ‘De verleiding’ volg je een echt "Harold Robbins" personage dat snakt naar macht, vrouwen en succes!De in New York geboren Harold Robbins (1916-1997) is een van de meest gelezen auteurs ter wereld. Er zijn meer dan 750 miljoen exemplaren van zijn romans verkocht en zijn boeken zijn vertaald in 32 talen. In 1948 brak hij door met zijn allereerste roman ‘Hart zonder toegang’ dat door enkele expliciete seksuele passages de aandacht wekte onder het Amerikaanse publiek. Ook werden maar liefst twaalf romans verfilmd met niemand minder dan Elvis Presley in de hoofdrol in ‘King Creole’. In het boek ‘De droomfabrikanten’, later ook verfilmd, vertelt Robbins over de filmindustrie in Hollywood dat gedeeltelijk gebaseerd is op zijn ervaringen uit de tijd dat hij daar werkzaam was. Andere bekende werken zijn ‘79 Park Avenue’ (1955), ‘De duivel als leidsman’ (1961) en ‘De avonturiers’ (1966). Hoewel sommige romans bijna zeventig jaar oud zijn, komen hedendaagse onderwerpen aan bod zoals prestige, geld en macht.

Tre unge turister på rejse gennem Europa er nået til den tyske storby Dresden, som under anden verdenskrig blev bombet sønder og sammen af de allierede styrker. De tre unge mennesker forstår ikke tyskernes behov for hele tiden at forholde sig til deres fortid som krigsførende nation. I deres kedsomhed og for at få historien helt ind i kroppen, beslutter de sig for at lege nynazister. Undervejs bliver det foreslået, at man bygger en nazipark i Las Vegas, hvor besøgende som underholdning kan genopleve en af verdenshistoriens mest gruopvækkende perioder.Christian Lollike (f. 1975) er en dansk dramatiker og instruktør. I sin kunst tager han ofte udgangspunkt i konkrete politiske begivenheder, hvilket er blevet til flere kontroversielle forestillinger. Især dramaet "Manifest 2083" om den norske massemorder Anders Behring Breivik medførte stor omtale og debat fra både den danske og internationale presse.Christian Lollike har modtaget adskillige Reumert-priser for sit virke som dramatiker og iscenesætter, ligesom han har modtaget Danske Dramatikeres Hæderspris i 2013. Han har opført stykker ved blandt andet Det Kongelige Teater, Det Røde Rum og Aarhus Teater og flere af forstillingerne er oversat til engelsk, tysk og fransk og har turneret i flere Europæiske lande samt USA og Australien. Siden 2011 har Lollike været kunstnerisk leder for teater SORT/HVID.