c 2010 to c 2019

Schamlos, laut und rücksichtslos – dies ist unsere Gesellschaft. Egal ob telefonierend auf dem Fahrrad, beleidigend im Auto oder pöbelnd in der Bahn: überall trifft man auf Mitglieder der Ellbogengesellschaft. „Hauptsache ich" scheint das Motto zu lauten. In „Benehmt euch" nehmen die Satiriker Stefan Gärtner und Jürgen Roth die Gesellschaft genau unter die Lupe. In vier Kapiteln zeigen sie mit spitzer Zunge, wie verkorkst der Umgang miteinander ist. In „Verrohung", „Verblödung", „Verkindung" und „Verderben" rechnen die Autoren augenzwinkernd mit den Egozentrikern der modernen Welt ab und bieten gleichzeitig einen Lösungsansatz.Den meisten Lesern dürfte Stefan Gärtner durch seine langjährige Mitarbeit am Satire-Magazin Titanic bekannt sein. Seit 2015 verfasst er für die Züricher WOZ die Kolumne „Von oben herab". Gärtner ist zudem Autor mehrerer satirischer Bücher.Jürgen Roth lebt in Frankfurt a. M. und arbeitete gemeinsam mit Stefan Gärtner bei Titanic. Der ursprünglich aus Franken stammende Schriftsteller und Journalist ist bekannt für zahlreiche Publikationen in den Bereichen Kulturkritik, Satire und nicht zuletzt Fußball.

Olek idzie do lekarza, gdzie ma być zmierzony, zważony i... zaszczepiony. Na to ostatnie chłopiec wcale nie ma ochoty, ale jeśli tylko będzie mógł założyć strój Super Rekina, to chyba jakoś to będzie. Może nawet przekaże część swoich supermocy tacie.Dina Gellert (ur. 1961 r.) jest ilustratorką-samoukiem. Zadebiutowała w 1994 r. i od tego czasu napisała i wykonała ilustracje do wielu książek dla najmłodszych. W 2009 r., wraz z pisarką Elin Bing, otrzymała nagrodę Orła za najlepszą książeczkę obrazkową.

The scent of pine fills the crisp air as local villagers select their perfect tree. Picking the tree is the easy bit, creating a perfect Christmas is a bit trickier..Nina has the most magical job in the world, matching customers with their perfect Christmas tree. Working at Christmas Tree Farm is always fun and full of laughter but the weight of past tragedy bears down on her. Her admirer is a great distraction, but is he the right man for her?Holly is just trying to be a normal teenager, having to deal with the mean girls in her class. But then the most handsome boy at school takes an interest in her. Have all her Christmases come at once?Angie is trying to bring her family together and save her broken marriage. It's not something she can force, but it's the only gift she craves. Will her Christmas wish come true?It's the season of goodwill, and at Christmas Tree Farm anything could happen...Praise for 'The Magic of Christmas Tree Farm':'A beautifully written story that at times will really tug on your heartstrings' -Jackie Wright.'Not just a sweet, festive read. Underlying issues and tensions abound' -Erin Lewis.'This book reminded me of one of the b great /b Hallmark Christmas movies'-Kory Bull.Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Katie Fforde, Carole Matthews and Milly Johnson.

Snow is falling and there’s romance in the air. Curl up for a cosy Christmas by the fire at Seaview Cottage...When thirty-year-old Lily Ambrose’s latest relationship ends in disaster, she remembers happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley and decides it’s the perfect place for a fresh start.But when Lily arrives, the town’s spirits are as low as her own: the local celebrity due to turn on the Christmas lights has gone on a cruise instead. Keen to prove herself, she calls in a favour and secures gorgeous reality star Ollie.Lily’s neighbours are initially thrilled, but Ollie is as uncontrollable as he is good-looking. He can’t remember the town’s name, calls the Christmas decorations tacky, and manages to offend everyone. And whilst handsome but stubborn cameraman Craig tries to help, even he can’t stop Ollie’s madcap plans to stage a romance with Lily...Will Lily be able to keep Ollie under control and bring the Christmas cheer back to Shipley – and find herself a real kiss under the mistletoe?Perfect for fans of Phillipa Ashley, Cathy Bramley and Debbie Johnson.‘Had me properly laughing... A light hearted, fun, easy to read story that will have you giggling, while also wishing your own house has far more Christmas lights!’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars‘Karen Clarke has such a knack for writing hilariously funny one-liners. I have lost track whilst reading this how many times I’ve laughed out loud... This is a fabulous book!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘Perfect to get you in the Christmas spirit!’ Read.Sleep.KnitAfter giving up her job as a library assistant, Karen now writes full-time. She’s had over 300 stories published in women’s magazines in the UK and abroad, and has written three paranormal romantic comedies, published by Little, Brown/Corsair.

Daisy is preparing to spend her first Christmas in the only place she’s ever really felt at home: beautiful Fox Farm. But when tragedy strikes, she will need all her festive cheer, and all the mulled wine, to keep Christmas from being cancelled...Living at Fox Farm, with its cosy café and charming pottery workshop, is a dream come true for thirty-one-year-old Daisy. The kindly owner, Jean, and the close-knit village feel like the family Daisy has never had. She’s been looking forward to finally having people to buy gifts for and to share cookies with in front of the fire after too much Christmas dinner.When Jean suddenly falls ill, Daisy is the first to lend a hand in organising the holiday celebrations. She ropes in Alex – Jean’s handsome Scrooge of a nephew – to help her. From the get-go Daisy and Alex cannot agree on anything, butting heads through decorating disasters and tripping over each other at the holiday barn dance. Alex hates Christmas, and Daisy is feeling so festive she might as well be the fairy on top of the ten-foot tree. Can Daisy melt Alex’s icy exterior and prove to him just how magical Christmas can be?But then Alex discovers Fox Farm is almost bankrupt, and suddenly its whole future is in jeopardy. They need a plan, and quickly, if Jean is to have a place to come back to this Christmas. Will Daisy be able to save the only real home she’s ever had? And might this Christmas be the beginning of something special?Grab a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie (or two!) and lose yourself in this utterly charming and romantic holiday tale that proves home is where the heart is. Perfect for fans of RaeAnne Thayne, Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain, this is the book that will make your Christmas!Readers adore Helen Pollard:‘I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough... Uplifting, witty, moving and romantic... sure to make you giggle, sigh and keep you hooked.’ Bookish Jottings‘I just couldn’t put it down. It could warm you even on the coldest day of the year.’ Books By My Bedside‘I loved every single page of this book and didn't want the story to end... Had me hooked from start to finish, had me giggling on the bus... One of those warm, cosy books.’ The Reading Shed‘A heartwarming and funny rom-com... kept me hooked... I loved the twists and turns.’ Scrapping and Playing,‘A bewitching, fun read... a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.’ Splashes Into Books,Her La Cour des Roses series has sold over 200,000 copiesFor fans of Sarah Morgan, Nicola May, Phillipa Ashley and Cathy Bramley

Vad är månen gjord av egentligen? “Ett ägg värpt av en utomjording” säger Naina. “En stor ostboll”, kontrar Madhav. Hur löser man en sån diskussion? Man drar ut i rymden och kollar helt enkelt! Men Naina och Madhav får skynda sig tillbaka. Middagen är snart klar.“Stjärnäventyret” är en häpnadsväckande resa bland skimrande enhörningar och gråtande drakar. En radiopjäs med musik och ljud för att fördjupa dig ännu mer i berättelsen!"Stjärnäventyret" är ursprungligen utgiven av StoryWeaver och tillhör serien ”Läs tillsammans”. Flera av berättelserna är skrivna av indiska författare och utspelar sig på andra sidan jorden. Framförallt utforskar de spännande ämnen såsom vetenskapliga upptäckter och hur vi bäst tar hand om varandra såväl som vår planet.

Liv og Emma skal på cykeltur med klassen. Pludselig farer de vild i skoven sammen med Hassan. Han træder hårdt i pedalerne for at nå hen til de andre, men så deler vejen sig i to. De tre venner ved ikke, hvilken retning resten af klassen er cyklet i. Hvad skal de gøre? Som et hørespil med lyd og musik kan historien opleves helt tæt på.

Liv skal endelig have en hundehvalp. Den er sød, og hun glæder sig til, at hun og Emma skal lege med den. Men den hopper også op og bider. Måske er det ikke så sjovt at få en hundehvalp alligevel.Som et hørespil med lyd og musik kan historien opleves helt tæt på.

Ana er lige flyttet til storbyen Bombay. Alt er nyt. På sin fars kontor er der mange nye ting, som hun aldrig har set før. Det gør hende nysgerrig. Hvad er det for en lille boks, som du kan tale i elevatoren? Hvorfor er der et brusehoved midt i en gang, men ingen vandhane, så man kan tage et brusebad? En dag, da hun og far er på gangene, lyder der en høj og ubehagelig lyd. Hvad kan det være? Det er brandalarmen, siger far."Ildebrand! Ildebrand!" er en dejlig bog om at tilpasse sig nye omgivelser og samtidig lære lidt om brandsikkerhed. Som et hørespil med lyd og musik kan historien opleves helt tæt på.

Det är år 2563. Mayas familj har ett rymdskepp. Men Maya får inte använda rymdskeppet utan mamma eller pappa. Hennes bästa kompis Ava vill jättegärna se Pluto. Hon övertalar Maya att de ska åka iväg utan pappa eller mamma. Mayas bror Reyhaan får också följa med. Tillsammans åker de ut i rymden en het sommarnatt.“Ett hål i galaxen” är ett spännande och lärorikt rymdäventyr. Ett äventyr med solen, stjärnor och svarta hål. En radiopjäs med musik och ljud för att fördjupa dig ännu mer i berättelsen!"Ett hål i galaxen" är ursprungligen utgiven av StoryWeaver och tillhör serien ”Läs tillsammans”. Flera av berättelserna är skrivna av indiska författare och utspelar sig på andra sidan jorden. Framförallt utforskar de spännande ämnen såsom vetenskapliga upptäckter och hur vi bäst tar hand om varandra såväl som vår planet.

Ana har nyss flyttat till storstaden Bombay. Allting är nytt. På pappas kontor finns det många nya saker som hon aldrig sett förut. Det gör henne nyfiken. Vad är det för liten låda som man kan prata med inne i hissen? Varför finns det ett duschhuvud mitt i en korridor, men ingen kran så att man kan duscha? En dag när hon och pappa är i korridorerna kommer ett högt och otrevligt ljud. Vad kan det vara? Det är brandlarmet, säger pappa.“Det brinner!!” är en finstämd bok om att anpassa sig till nya miljöer och samtidigt lära sig lite grann om brandsäkerhet. En radiopjäs med musik och ljud för att fördjupa dig ännu mer i berättelsen!"Det brinner!!" är ursprungligen utgiven av StoryWeaver och tillhör serien ”Läs tillsammans”. Flera av berättelserna är skrivna av indiska författare och utspelar sig på andra sidan jorden. Framförallt utforskar de spännande ämnen såsom vetenskapliga upptäckter och hur vi bäst tar hand om varandra såväl som vår planet.

Lige efter Lineas studentereksamen dør hendes far, og nu kastes den 20-årige kvinde ud i sit livs første krise. Hele hverdagen ændrer sig med ét slag, og hun kæmper for at finde sin plads i tilværelsen og sin egen identitet. Hun tumler gennem livet uden at vide, hvor hun er på vej hen, og ender til sidst i et rumænsk kloster. Måske er det her i klostrets stilhed, at hun kan finde roen til at lære sig selv bedre at kende, inden hun kan vende tilbage til sin tilværelse igen.Ingrid Nymos debutroman, "Kloster", er en stærk dannelsesroman, som er baseret på forfatterens egen historie.""Kloster" er med andre ord en meget rig roman, der går i mange retninger. Men Nymo formår overbevisende at væve trådene sammen til en i høj grad læseværdig helhed, som man gerne opholder sig i længe og vender tilbage til. Det er godt gået af en debutant!"***** Kristeligt DagbladIngrid Nymo Møller (f. 1992) er en dansk forfatter, der er født og opvokset i Thy. Hun har siden 2011 bidraget med noveller og andre tekster til antologier, og i 2021 debuterede hun som romanforfatter med den anmelderroste bog "Kloster".

Enzo Fellini, commissario di polizia a Venezia, indaga sugli omicidi perpetrati da un killer che si firma "L'Osservatore". Tutto ciò che Fellini fa e dice viene spiato da una rete di microcamere collegate allo smartphone dell'assassino. A supporto delle indagini c'è una squadra affiatata in cui non mancano, tuttavia, episodi di alta tensione. In tutti i sensi. Almeno su questo c'è l'unanimità: occorre darsi una mano per "gestire" il questore Egisto Badalamenti, omuncolo saccente e narcisista, che si fida ciecamente del quotidiano Venezia Notizie. L'Osservatore si rivelerà un killer spietato, pronto a uccidere anche solo per confondere le acque o per il gusto di ammazzare. Tutto fila liscio, nel suo piano criminale. Finché Enzo Fellini vi coglie una falla. Venezia è la protagonista silenziosa di questo romanzo. Il mistero che avvolge questa prima indagine del commissario Fellini sembra essere ben custodito tra calle, acque e nebbie.©2022 Fratelli Frilli Editori (P)2022 Saga EgmontNathan Marchetti (1973) è uno scrittore italiano. Laureato in lettere e diplomato in flauto traverso al conservatorio, Marchetti ambienta la maggior parte dei suoi gialli nella nativa laguna veneziana.

Matteo De Foresta, giornalista di quarant’anni che vive e lavora a Genova, viene aggredito nei caruggi da una misteriosa banda di immigrati. A salvarlo da morte certa sarà Bob, senegalese molto conosciuto in centro storico e personaggio controverso per i suoi comportamenti non sempre ortodossi. Per sdebitarsi, Matteo accetterà di aiutare Bob a scoprire chi si cela dietro la pericolosa organizzazione criminale che lo ha aggredito. I dubbi del suo amico vicequestore Guido Rocchetti, con cui condividerà come sempre l’indagine, e la complessità del caso, faranno sì che per Matteo non tutto sia chiaro come sembra. Bob è davvero chi dice di essere? Chi si nasconde dietro alla banda che sta prendendo il controllo dello spaccio in centro storico? Mentre la sua vita sentimentale è sempre in bilico tra Barbara, la sua compagna, e Clara, direttrice del giornale per cui lavora, Matteo dovrà scavare a fondo tra le pietre dei caruggi. E tra aggressioni, rapimenti, cadaveri che scompaiono dovrà portare a galla il fango che si cela sotto i vicoli della Superba.©2022 Fratelli Frilli Editori (P)2022 Saga EgmontMarvin Menini (1971) è uno scrittore italiano. Di Genova, città a cui è profondamente legato, Menini combina la sua professione di chirurgo con la passione letteraria. Autore principalmente di gialli e noir, nei suoi romanzi approfondimento psicologico e misteri apparentemente irrisolvibili danno vita ad intrecci elettrizzanti.

Ernesto vive un rapporto ormai logoro con la moglie depressa, il suo taxi è teatro di storie che si intrecciano a un delitto nella Roma "bene". La vittima è uno scultore di fama internazionale, pochissimi avevano accesso all’appartamento dove viene ritrovato cadavere e nessuno ha un movente valido per torturarlo a morte. L’ispettore Paolo Proietti, a capo dell’indagine, intuisce che sta per scatenare un vespaio. La verità lo lascerà schifato, esausto e fragile come mai un poliziotto dovrebbe sentirsi. È un malessere che conosce fin troppo bene, lo rivive negli incubi che lo angosciano a quattordici anni di distanza da un caso in cui si è lasciato coinvolgere troppo. Ernesto e Paolo sono fratelli senza un filamento di DNA in comune, condividono tutto fin dal giorno in cui si sono incontrati sui banchi delle scuole superiori. Tutto, tranne un segreto che ciascuno nasconde all’altro: il poliziotto per non giocarsi il distintivo, il tassista perché è impossibile confessare al suo amico cosa lo torturi da giorni.Luana Troncanetti è nata e vive a Roma. Ama spaziare dalla scrittura ironica al noir.

Alessandro Pinna è un investigatore privato di cinquant’anni che vive e lavora a Genova. Ama la musica classica, le citazioni in latino ed il suo gatto di nome Catullo. Si occupa, come dice lui, solo di corna ed eredità: fino a quando accetta l’incarico sulla misteriosa morte di un diciottenne a Boccadasse. Semplice incidente oppure omicidio? Eppure Pinna, solo qualche anno prima, era un alto ufficiale dei Carabinieri: abituato ad indagini complesse e delicate. Perché questo cambio di vita? Che cosa gli è successo? Lo scopriremo nell’altra indagine del romanzo ambientata nel passato: quando, ancora militare, si occupa dell’omicidio di un prete nella sua parrocchia al CEP sulle alture di Voltri. Due indagini che si intersecano nei ricordi. Nel doloroso presente e nel difficile passato. E nell’incrocio fatale con la dottoressa Luciana Verdi, medico legale, e le scelte che hanno segnato in modo indelebile la vita di Pinna.©2022 Fratelli Frilli Editori (P)2022 Saga EgmontMarvin Menini (1971) è uno scrittore italiano. Di Genova, città a cui è profondamente legato, Menini combina la sua professione di chirurgo con la passione letteraria. Autore principalmente di gialli e noir, nei suoi romanzi approfondimento psicologico e misteri apparentemente irrisolvibili danno vita ad intrecci elettrizzanti.

Christmas and romance are in the air...It's December 23rd and while everyone else is rushing home for the holidays, workaholic Leesa Oliver is dreading switching on her out-of-office for the festive season. And it seems her equally driven boss, Cary Anderson, isn't relishing spending Christmas at his family's country estate either.Together, they draft an unexpected Christmas contract: They'll spend half of the holidays with each other's families, pretending to be a couple. Leesa knows the insufferably good-looking Cary will make her Christmas more bearable, but what happens after the last of the mince pies have been eaten...? Leesa signed off on a sensible business agreement, but somewhere, amongst the fairy lights and carols something seems to have changed... It seems there might just be some magic under the mistletoe this Christmas!Praise for Lucy Coleman: 'A deliciously heart-warming romance that will make you swoon and will sweep you off your feet' Dash Fan.'I soon became addicted to reading this book' Amanda Oughton. 'This is the first book of Lucy Coleman's that I've read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I now, most definitely, have to read all her work' Gia T.Lucy lives in the Forest of Dean in the UK with her lovely husband and Bengal cat, Ziggy. Her novels have been short-listed in the UK's Festival of Romance and the eFestival of Words Book Awards. Lucy won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award.

Heart-warming and hilarious, a story that will make you laugh, cry and bring a smile to your face.  Get ready for another deliciously amazing Christmas treat from Sue Watson...As the Prosecco chills and Bing Crosby croons, Jen Barker just knows that her long-term boyfriend is about to propose.  But instead of a diamond ring nestled in her champagne flute, Jen finds cold flat rejection.  Her once perfect life and dreams of a husband and family seem even further from reach. A working holiday to the Swiss Alps with her younger sister Jody might not be the Christmas Jen had it mind, but it offers her the chance to recharge her batteries and recover from heartbreak.When Jen meets handsome ski instructor Jon Zutter, her hopes for a happy-ever-after seem within her grasp again. Jon is kind and gorgeous and as they bond over Sachetorte at the picturesque Cake Café, Jen thinks he might just be her perfect man. But a relationship with him comes with a catch – and there are some things even cake can’t fix.As the snow falls and Christmas approaches, could this be the place that restores Jen Barker’s faith in love?What people are saying about The Christmas Cake Café:‘Hands down this is one of the best Christmas novels I have ever read! The story is literally crammed full of all things festive. It made me laugh, smile, cry and eat cake! Yet another fabulous novel by a very wonderful and talented author.’ By the Letter Book Reviews‘Yet another of Sue’s books which I absolutely adored. It had me choking on my hot chocolate on more than one occasion with laughter. It also had me reaching for the tissues too...an all-round feel good cosy heartwarming book which I was sad to see come to an end.’ The Reading Shed‘What a deliciously delightful Christmas book that will make you laugh and cry with happiness...a light-hearted wintery story, that won't fail to lift your spirits.’ Rachel’s Random Reads‘Sue's books make me laugh, they make me choke with emotion...Sue Watson is a writer who amazes me with her depth, the way she invites us readers to take a look at our own lives through her engaging stories, her wholesome, believable, lovable characters. I just loved this book like I have loved every one of her books so far. Each word is a treat - this book is a gem. Funny, heart warming and oozing Christmas spirit and cheer. Loved it! Highly recommended!’ Renita D’SilvaOver 26,000 copies soldSue Watson was a journalist on women’s magazines and national newspapers before leaving it all behind for a career in TV. As a producer with the BBC she worked on garden makeovers, kitchen takeovers and daytime sofas – all the time making copious notes so that one day she might escape to the country and turn it all into a book. After much deliberation and copious consumption of cake, Sue eventually left her life in TV to write. After a very successful debut novel, Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes Sue signed a deal with Bookouture.

Prepare to spend Christmas in the Italian alps...The last thing Harriet Westmoreland wants is Christmas away from home, particularly when skiing, snow, heights and freezing her backside off are on the menu. While her own family, together with her best friend Grace's, are soon whizzing down ridiculously scary mountains in the fashionable Italian resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Harriet is stuck in the remedial class on the nursery slopes unable, it seems, to remain vertical.Tired of trying to stay upright in the dunces' class, Harriet decides to overcome her fear of heights and take her bruised body off to explore the refugios in the magnificent Dolomites above Cortina. And maybe catch a glance of George Clooney, rumoured to be in town...But what happens next triggers a totally unexpected avalanche of events which proves that, for friends Harriet and Grace and all their families, Christmas really is a time for little miracles...A laugh-out-loud novella from the Kindle top 5 bestselling author of "A Village Affair".Praise for Julie Houston:'A real page-turner. You'll laugh and cry, but not be able to put it down as Julie's trademark humour shines through from beginning to end'Cassam Book Blog. 'This is one of those novels that makes you want to read "just one more chapter" before you turn out the light, and that chapter turns into several more' Big Bertha, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer. 'I became so engrossed in this story I couldn't stop – kept going for just another chapter, and another, until I'd read straight through to the end. I loved it – the magic five for me, a wonderful read and one to keep for rereading' Jeannie Zelos Book Reviews.Julie Houston lives in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire where her novels are set, and her only claims to fame are that she teaches part-time at 'Bridget Jones' author Helen Fielding's old junior school and her neighbour is 'Chocolat' author, Joanne Harris.

Sophie Henderson loves her job at Carter's Cider in the picturesque Somerset village of Little Somerby, but with summer dawning before yet another picking and pressing season, and her boss David showing no signs of wanting to hang up his cider jug, perhaps it is time to move on.She's all set to hand in her notice when Alex Fraser, an intern from Vancouver, comes to Little Somerby to learn everything he can about the cider business. With Sophie as his mentor, attraction between them starts to grow alongside the apples.For Alex, however, being in Little Somerby is about more than cider, and as the summer grows warmer, and his relationship with Sophie blossoms, can he find the courage to tell her the truth before it's too late?Fay Keenan's charming, funny and deliciously romantic Little Somerby novels are sure to delight all fans of Jilly Cooper, Fern Britton and Katie Fforde.'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next one!' JENNY KANE

Snow Angels, Secrets and Christmas Cake is a truly heart-warming and hilarious read about sisters, love and finding the courage to be yourself – one snowflake at a time.For Tamsin Angel, Christmas is always the biggest and best... chic parties and a little showbiz sparkle are a must. This year though, things aren’t going quite as planned...With bailiffs suddenly at the door and her husband nowhere to be found, it looks like Christmas just got downsized. Moving into her sister’s flat, she wonders whether things will ever be the same again.After losing her husband on Christmas Eve, Sam Angel has rebuilt her life around her son Jacob and her new business – The White Angel Bakery. She’s also found herself a very handsome, loving boyfriend, but is struggling to let go of the past.Thrown together with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, Sam and Tamsin might just learn a little more about each other – and themselves. But when disaster strikes at the bakery, will they be able to save the day in time for Christmas?What people are saying about Snow Angels, Secrets and Christmas Cake...‘It’s going to warm your heart, break your heart as well, and make you laugh. It’s a perfect mix of every feeling possible. It’s a compelling, captivating, optimistic read and I highly recommend it! 5/5’ On My Bookshelf‘A magical, sparkling Christmas story about learning to forgive and move on with life when things turn sour. Filled with festive sweets, sarcastic wit and real-life issues, it will make you laugh and encourage you to think about what’s truly important in your life. 5/5 Life With Joy‘The story is just wonderful ... It truly is heart-warming and hilarious, but also connected with serious issues ... It’s a magnificent Christmassy story.’ Lina ReadsSue Watson was a journalist on women’s magazines and national newspapers before leaving it all behind for a career in TV. As a producer with the BBC she worked on garden makeovers, kitchen takeovers and daytime sofas – all the time making copious notes so that one day she might escape to the country and turn it all into a book. After much deliberation and copious consumption of cake, Sue eventually left her life in TV to write. After a very successful debut novel, Fat Girls and Fairy Cakes Sue signed a deal with Bookouture.

Riina on työssään neuvolan terveydenhoitajana tottunut seuraamaan raskauksia ja onnellisia pariskuntia. Tai onnellisia ja onnellisia – mukaan mahtuu myös tupakkaa polttavia teiniäitejä ja pareja, joiden lapsi on vastentahtoinen vahinko. Riina itse viettää edelleen sinkkuelämää, vaikka hän mielellään vakiintuisi. Kun Riina lähtee jälleen kerran deiteille netissä tapaamansa miehen kanssa, odotukset ovat korkealla. Mutta mies ei ole mitä Riina odotti – ja pian Riina joutuu pelkäämään henkensä edestä. Onneksi Riinan elämään on luvassa myös rakkautta. Turva ahdistavassa elämäntilanteessa löytyy suunnasta, jota Riina ei totisesti osannut odottaa...Miehen ryöstäjä on jännittävä rakkaustarina Sara Stormilta. Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Two best friends. One big lie. The best bake-off EVER.Bella Bradley is the queen of television baking – a national treasure. Her Christmas specials have been topping the ratings for years and her marriage to Peter ‘Silver Fox’ Bradley is the stuff of Hello magazine specials.But this year things are going to be different.For Amy Lane, Bella’s best friend from school, life hasn’t held quite the same sparkle. And when Amy’s husband walks out three weeks from Christmas, it seems their lives are further apart than ever.Amy has watched Bella’s rise to fame fondly, despite the fact Bella was always a terrible cook. But when she realises that Bella’s latest Christmas book is made up entirely of Amy’s mother’s recipes, the gloves are off...After winning a competition to appear on Bella’s TV show, Amy is going to make sure that for Bella and her viewers, this will definitely be a Christmas to remember...A hilarious, heart-breaking and feel-good read about best friends, baking and the magic of Christmas.What readers are saying about Bella’s Christmas Bake Off‘I never thought I'd laugh and cry as much as I did while reading this book. I wish I could give it 10 stars! I loved this story and hope others do too.’ The Final Chapter‘I genuinely laughed out loud reading Bella's Christmas Bake Off. It was a lovely, relaxing read, and one that really cheered me up. It has the perfect recipe of laughter, happiness and a little romance thrown in... I absolutely loved this book, it is a fab Christmas read and I highly recommend it. I give Bella’s Christmas Bake Off 5 Stars.’ Tea Lady Mumbles‘Within a matter of pages I was (as usual with these books) laughing my socks off and immediately fell in love with the slightly crazy Amy ... Sue Watson has such a knack for the humorous side of characters ... Her humour, writing style and stories never fail to hit the spot and are guaranteed to cheer me up, make me laugh and generally improve my mood.’ Best Crime Books and MoreOver 31,000 copies sold

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.

A feel-good romance. Sometimes true love can be found where you least expect it...Perfect for the fans of Mhairi McFarlene and Fiona Gibson.Thomas Clark is a wealthy aristocrat. Sandy Price was the girl next door. They grew up spending their summer holidays on the same country estate, but Sandy couldn't stand Thomas and he hasn't crossed her mind since. Years later, an unexpected turn of events brings Thomas back into her life. At the reading of his grandfather's will, Thomas is set to inherit everything on one condition: he marries Sandy Price - otherwise the entire estate will go to charity. Thomas must find a way to make this happen. Sandy is unemployed and trying to renovate a bistro with some friends. But at the last minute the bank withdraws its loan offer. So, when she receives a call from Thomas offering her an attractive proposal, she has no choice but to accept...What readers are saying about DON'T MARRY THOMAS CLARK:'I really enjoyed this book which is both clever and amusing, recommended as light reading''Hilarious.. I loved it. I read it twice!''Funny, bubbly, romantic, sweet and exciting!'

Förtidspensionerade läkarsekreteraren Anne-Maj Mortensen bor i den danska småstaden Nykøbing Själland. Där tillbringar hon en stor del av sin tid tillsammans med dottern Iben, barnbarnet Didi och taxen Mortensen den tredje. Varje fredag volonterar hon på den lokala loppisen, liksom många andra pensionärer i området. Men när en av volontärerna, en äldre herre vid namn Helmer, plötsligt avlider börjar saker hända i den lilla staden. Kort efter begravningen bestämmer sig Anne-Maj för att bjuda hem Helmers änka Vips på middag, men när den gamla damen inte dyker upp anar Anne-Maj oråd. Hon bestämmer sig för att gå hem till Vips, och finner henne liggandes på soffan i vardagsrummet, död ... Polisen menar att det är av naturliga orsaker, men Anne-Maj är inte så säker på det och börjar själv utreda dödsfallen. Och snart visar det sig att hennes magkänsla hade rätt – det är mord hon utreder."Loppismysteriet" är första delen i den mysiga deckarserien om Anne-Maj Mortensen."Loppismysteriet" är den första boken i Anna Grues kriminalserie om pensionären Anne-Maj Mortensen, som med stort engagemang lägger sig i polisens utredningar i fridfulla Nykøbing på Själland.Anna Grue (f. 1957) är en av de mest lästa danska deckarförfattarna och har bland annat skrivit böckerna om Dan Sommerdahl, som också har blivit TV-serien Morden i Helsingör. Anna älskar själv mysdeckare, inte för långa, inte för blodiga, inte för sorgliga. Den sortens böcker man hittar i sommarstugor och läser framför öppna spisen eller ute i hängmattan. En sådan bestämde hon sig för att skriva, och serien om Fru Mortensen föddes.

Prepare to be captivated by one of the most poignant and heart-warming books you will read this year, perfect for readers who loved One Day in December. Alison’s perfect world has fallen apart. Her beloved larger than life mother-in-law, Maggie, has just passed away. Every afternoon they’d talk and laugh over a pot of tea - and Maggie was secretly the glue that held Alison’s family together. Now she’s trying to figure out a future without her...With a little help from her two best friends, Alison resolves to try and find her happy place and be more Maggie. Vowing to step outside of their comfort zones and make the most of every day, the three women each have their own challenges to overcome in the year ahead - a baby on the way, a romance to save, and a much-needed confidence boost.But as Alison finds herself drinking more wine than she ever has in her life and signing up for an extreme sports charity event, she starts to wonder if this is really the change she needed in her life? Or will she re-discover her happiness closer to home?What readers are saying about The Happiness Project:‘I completely loved this book and devoured it in one day as it was too good to put down... perfect humour... endearing and heart-warming... an uplifting and feel-good story that will leave you wanting more...’ Stacy is Reading, 5 stars‘Warm and uplifting... The story rockets along and will have you laughing and crying.’ Mrs W, 5 stars‘A stellar novel of friendship, motherhood, and happiness.’ Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars‘Wonderful and so endearing... Having me laughing at one point and crying the next. It is a heart-warming story full of friendship, families, love and loss.’ Stardust Book Reviews‘An uplifting tale about friendship, family, and kicking-ass at womanhood... The novel is hilarious... Warm and enticing... Making me chuckle.’ Jessica Ryn‘A truly fabulous feel-good read ... It's a brilliant story of friendship.’ Mum Reinvented, 5 starsGrowing up in Birmingham, Pippa James was never without at least one book on the go and therefore lived several different lives concurrently. As an adult, she would like to spend much of her time the same way, but she now lives a chaotic life in a small Derbyshire town with her husband and two children. Her writing is frequently interrupted by parenting duties and her day job as a teacher and the only way she can find a quiet space to think, is by taking her laptop to the pub, which she does at every opportunity.

A magical, comforting and emotional Christmas story. Perfect for the fans of Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.House-sitting in a castle over Christmas is a dream come true for Anna and her seven-year-old son Freddie. But there's one Christmas present Freddie wants more than anything, and it's the one thing Anna can't give him – his very own dad.As Anna settles into her new surroundings and a much slower pace of life, she is soon befriended by the local villagers and the castle workforce who provide a welcome distraction.Before even a Christmas cracker is pulled, Freddie shows a eager interest in the castle workforce; green-fingered Simon, salt of the earth Luke and charming castle manager Julius.Could one of them make Freddie's Christmas wish come true and repair Anna's broken heart?At the most magical time of the year, everyone needs a Christmas miracle if they're to make it to Christmas Day...Minna has had an exciting career in fashion journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons and working as an occasional film and TV extra. She lives in London.

Diana mistede livet i en voldsom bilulykke i Paris natten til den 31. august 1997. Da den chokerende nyhed gik verden rundt, sørgede millioner af mennesker over tabet af Folkets Prinsesse, et ikon og en helt ekstraordinær kvinde, der havde formået at røre deres hjerter som ingen anden i det britiske kongehus.Forfatter Lone Theils var igennem seksten år korrespondent i London, og hun var på arbejde den dag, Diana døde. I denne bog fortæller hun om den karismatiske kvinde, der i en alder af kun tyve år blev gift ind i et af de mest traditionsbundne og lukkede kongehuse i verden. Et kongehus, som på mange måder blev en spændetrøje for Diana, indtil hun fandt modet til at gøre oprør.

Als der alte Rabbi Albert Lewis ihn bittet, seine Trauerrede zu schreiben, ist Albom zunächst überrascht, schließlich kennen die beiden sich gar nicht. Dass er den alten Mann kennen lernen kann, macht Albom dann auch zu seiner Bedingung für die Trauerrede und so entspinnt sich über viele Jahre eine berührende Freundschaft, in der auch der Priester Henry Covington seinen Platz findet. Nichts weniger wird diskutiert als der Sinn des Daseins, die Rolle des Glaubens, die Position Gottes und was wirklich den Wert eines guten Lebens ausmacht. Tief philosophisch und doch leicht und anrührend nähert sich Albom über die Geschichte einer ungewöhnlichen Freundschaft den großen Fragen unseres Lebens.