Contemporary lifestyle fiction

When their last embryo is accidentally given to another woman, Quinn and James reminisce about the child they gave up 4 years prior...All Quinn has ever wanted is to be a mother. Although her husband James brings her comfort, the knowledge they have no embryos left, and that their child is out there being raised by another family, is tearing them both apart.When the clinic tells Quinn and James they have the right to spend time with little Emily, at first they hesitate. Of course, they would never want to come between Emily and her loving family. But they can’t turn down the chance to look into their own child’s eyes...Quinn’s heart cracks wide open the second she sees Emily’s wild curly hair framing her heart-shaped face, and big brown eyes staring up at her. And when a giggling Emily flings her tiny arms around Quinn’s waist, it’s like she’s right where she belongs.And as the two families reckon with an unimaginable situation, a terrible secret from James’ past surfaces: one that forces Quinn to question everything she thought she wanted. Will Emily’s family allow their relationship to continue? How will they decide what’s right for the little girl they all love so dearly? And where does Emily truly belong?An absolutely unputdownable, heart-wrenching read about two families torn apart by one terrible mistake. Anyone who loves Jodi Picoult’s ´My Sister’s Keeper´ won’t be able to put this down.Read what everyone’s saying about Our Stolen Child:"A beautifully written and emotive read that was gripping right from the start. I found myself tearing up... I couldn't put it down." - Goodreads reviewer"This is an intense, emotional journey of hope, fear, love and heartache that I read within two days... An ending that I was not expecting... beautiful... Plan a day to devour this novel. You will love it! I did!" - Goodreads reviewer"Pulls on the heart strings... A beautiful book that will stay with me for a long time." - Goodreads reviewerA night-owl, Melissa began writing novels when her early-to-bed family retired for the evening. She is the author of emotional women’s fiction, romantic comedy... and sometimes both in the same book. In 2019, Melissa won the RWA Golden Heart® in the Mainstream Fiction Category.Along with her charming husband and two adorable children, Melissa splits her time between the big city of Pittsburgh and rural West Virginia.

Veronica har burit på en familjehemlighet i nästan femtio år. En hemlighet som kommer att förändra livet för alla involverade efter den kommit ut. Sittande vid köksbordet en juldag i Lund börjar hon sakta men säkert berätta historien hon burit inom sig ett halvt sekel för sitt barnbarn Chloe. Året är 1971 och unga Veronica har flyttat till drömmarnas stad – London. Och det är där, en vacker decemberdag, då hon för första gången möter hans blick. Med ögon att drunkna i och ett leende som gör henne knäsvag kan Veronica inte hjälpa att falla för den vackra italienaren Francesco. Men livet kommer emellan och hemligheten tär isär det förälskade paret. Med hjälp av sitt barnbarn väcks Veronicas hopp på nytt och det är äntligen dags att kämpa för det hennes hjärta vill ha. Men kommer de lyckas hitta tillbaka till varandra eller är deras kärlek för evigt förlorad? Anethe Bergendahl föddes år 1963 i Malmö. Med ett brinnande intresse för skrivande ändå sedan barnsben har hon länge haft författardrömmar. Drömmen gick äntligen i uppfyllelse 2018 då hon gav ut sin första bok Livet blir aldrig som man tänkt. En andra chans i juletid är hennes fjärde feelgoodroman.

An old house, a secret heartbreak, a second chance at love.Lizzie Greene is about to lose everything when her husband suddenly dies and his debts come to light.To make ends meet she opens up her quirky old house to be used as a set for a film based on a bestselling romance novel.Her life and household are turned upside down when a whole cast of colourful characters enters her family's lives: from an enigmatic author, a handsome location scout, a brooding director, to a heart-throb leading man, never mind her now ex-mother-in-law camped out in her drive.As Lizzie delves deeper into the film's book, all is not as it seems...Will her desire to save her house and unravel the secrets of the past lead to new love, or to mortal danger?A must-read for summer - a heartwarming story of love and second chances. Perfect for the fans of Jane Costello and Lucy Dillon.What readers are saying:"An enchanting and engrossing read that I highly recommend and, if you have not yet read Lauren Westwood's books, then what on earth are you waiting for?" - Bookish Jottings."A delightfully charming tale that is heartfelt and genuine and reminds us that good things can happen if you believe in yourself, stay open-minded, and be excited for whatever comes next" - What's Better Than Books?"A story full of twists and turns, captivating and absorbing. I loved it" - Sibzzreads.Lauren Westwood writes romantic women's fiction and is also an award-winning children's writer. Originally from California, she now lives in England in a pernickety old house built in 1602, with her partner and three daughters.

A birthday. A lighthouse. And the love of her life...Bobbie Hannigan's life is perfectly fine, but that doesn't stop her from wanting a bit of adventure. To throw caution to the wind and buy a lighthouse.Armed with her new purchase, she decides to turn it into a music venue with the help of local musician, Ross Mason, the first boy she ever kissed.Determined to keep things professional, Bobbie tried to forget the past, but the happily-ever-after they're working towards is too good to resist. That is, until someone from the past crawls back to cause trouble.Can Bobbie look past the secrets Ross has been keeping from her? Or will the boy, the lighthouse, and the dream all slip away?Escape to the Yorkshire coast with this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from Mary Jayne Baker! Perfect for fans of Laura Jane Williams, Ali Hazelwood, and Sally Thorne.Mary Jayne Baker is a romance author from Yorkshire, UK. After graduating from Durham University with a degree in English Literature, she dallied with living in a number of cities, but eventually came back with her own romantic hero in tow to her beloved Dales, where she first started telling stories about heroines with flaws and the men who love them.

Gdy umiera ojciec Nicholasa, na chłopaka spada odpowiedzialność za utrzymanie rodziny. Bohater nawiązuje kontakt z ekscentrycznym wujem, sprowadza się z bliskimi do Londynu i rozpoczyna pracę w szkole. Dziewiętnastowieczne brytyjskie mieszczaństwo nie jest jednak wspierającym środowiskiem dla osób w gorszej sytuacji finansowej. Powieść napisana w charakterystyczną dla Dickensa mieszanką czułości i ironicznego dystansu. Moralitet miesza się tu z romansem, a pozytywistyczna refleksja z sensacyjnymi przygodami. W filmowej adaptacji książki z 2002 r. wystąpiła Anne Hathaway, zaś w 1985 r. na jej podstawie powstał australijski film animowany.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) - dziewiętnastowieczny angielski powieściopisarz, najwybitniejszy wówczas przedstawiciel powieści społeczno-obyczajowej. Czuły na niesprawiedliwość społeczną, precyzyjnie opisywał życie uboższych sfer i portretował ekscentryków w konwencji groteski i karykatury. Wywodził się z rodziny, która popadła w nędzę, bardzo wcześnie podjął pracę zarobkową w fabryce pasty do butów, uznanie w środowisku literackim zapewniła mu powieść "Klub Pickwicka".

Tytułowa dziewczyna o złotych oczach to piękna Paquita. Kobieta targana jest namiętnościami - choć tworzy homoseksualny związek z markizą San Real, po kilku spotkaniach wchodzi w romans z lekkomyślnym dandysem, hrabią Henrim. Gdy partnerka dowiaduje się o zdradzie, relacje między bohaterami stają się niebezpiecznie gwałtowne. Kontrowersyjna nowela stanowiąca część "Komedii ludzkiej" łączy realizm w prezentowaniu psychologii bohaterów i realiów społecznych z romantyczną fantazją. W 1961 r. Jean-Gabriel Albicocco dokonał filmowej adaptacji książki.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) - wybitny powieściopisarz francuski, autor wielotomowego cyklu "Komedia ludzka", uważany za jednego z ojców współczesnej powieści europejskiej. Jako dziecko został oddany na wykarmienie do mamki. Epizod długotrwałej rozłąki z biologiczną matką miał duży wpływ na jego życie, a poniekąd także na twórczość. Wcześnie opuścił dom rodzinny i od razu próbował utrzymać się z pisania. Za życia nie doczekał się jednak ani stabilizacji finansowej, ani większego uznania. Wszystkie jego powieści miłosne trafiały na indeks ksiąg zakazanych. Poślubił polską szlachciankę Ewelinę Hańską. Chętnie portretował dojrzałe bohaterki, które przekroczyły trzydziesty rok życia, stąd określenie "kobieta w wieku balzakowskim".

Emocionante y profunda novela de descubrimiento de un autor de sensibilidad exacerbada. La llegada de un desconocido a la pensión Green Harp Hostel en Falcarragh, Irlanda, desatará una oleada de recuerdos en su propietaria, Fidelis Mundy. La vida y los escollos de Fidelis nos servirán de hilo conductor a la hora de conocer a un personaje fascinante con una personalidad arrebatadora. Una historia de mitología, leyendas, bucles temporales, desamor y memoria en la que nada es lo que parece.Daniel Sarasola es un autor español nacido en Bilbao en 1962. Actor, dramaturgo, traductor y profesor además de escritor. Su extensa obra le ha valido colaboraciones con las instituciones culturales más importantes del mundo así como con revistas culturales y literarias varias. Trabaja tanto el teatro como la novela, con excelentes resultados en ambas disciplinas.

Lucía llega a La Habana para presentar un cortometraje en un festival de cine. A medida que se encuentra con lugareños dispares y estrambóticos y con no menos extraños participantes del certamen, Lucía irá descubriendo un nuevo yo distinto, una Lucía en La Habana que no es la misma que subió al avión. Una novela de hondo calado, a veces hilarante y otras descorazonadora, como la vida misma.Barbara Aranguren es una autora e historiadora española. Licenciada en Geografía e Historia por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid, ha basado su carrera en obras tan inclasificables como divertidas que la han convertido en escritora de culto entre sus seguidores.

Seven powerful, gripping short stories from bestselling author, Amanda Prowse. If you have not discovered Amanda Prowse yet you are in for a real treat... Full of incident and real characters' Rascals of London Collection includes: "Something Quite Beautiful", "The Game", "Ten Pound Ticket", "Imogen's Baby", "Miss Potterton's Birthday Tea", "A Christmas Wish" and "Mr Portobollo's Morning Paper".Susie has just arrived in Australia. She is clutching a newborn baby, but she has no wedding ring on her left hand. With no money, and no hope, how can she turn her life around? Gemma Peters, a happy-go-lucky teenager has disappeared without trace. Where has she gone? Why has she been lying to her family? And, most importantly, will she ever come home?Twenty-four-year-old Imogen longs for a baby. She knows it's hard to raise a child alone, but Imogen is also blind. Can she overcome life's challenges and have the baby she longs for?Funny, heart-warming and moving, these seven short stories are the perfect excuse for a bit of me-time.

One December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again...Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk up the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after.Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels before it's too late.Wedding planner, Josie, needs to sort the whole mess out, but she's just been dealt some devastating news. Can she get through the day without spilling her secret?On a chilly winter's day, they have twenty-four hours to prove that love can lead the way to a brighter future...The third in the series, ´The Last Day of Winter´ is perfect for fans of Isabelle Broom, Sarah Morgan and Amanda Prowse.Shari lives in Glasgow and writes a weekly opinion column and Book Club page for a well-known newspaper. She is married to a very laid-back guy and has two athletic teenage sons, who think she's fairly embarrassing, except when they need a lift.

One day, four lives, and a wintery web of secrets and lies. On a chilly morning in December forever friends Shauna and Lulu touch down at Glasgow Airport on a quest to find answers from the past.George knows his time is nearing the end, but is it too late to come to terms with his two greatest regrets? His grandson Tom uncovers a betrayal that rocks his world as he finally tracks down the one that got away.And single mum Chrissie is ready to force her love-life out of hibernation, but can anyone compare to the man who broke her heart?After the success of the No1 best seller "One Day in December", comes the second unmissable read in Shari Low's Winter Day trilogy.Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Debbie Johnson, Amanda Prowse and Marian Keyes.Praise for "Another Day in Winter":'Shari Low writes with humour and skill about the complicated subtleties of adult relationships' Dorothy Koomson. 'Read as many of Shari's books as you can, and devour this one too' Gill Feldman. 'A definite go-to author' Revva Tenag.Shari lives in Glasgow and writes a weekly opinion column and Book Club page for a well known newspaper. She is married to a very laid-back guy and has two athletic teenage sons, who think she's fairly embarrassing, except when they need a lift.

What if – to find yourself – you had to run away?Last year was meant to be when Holly got her happy-ever-after. But stuck in a job that’s going nowhere, and a relationship that feels more like it’s going backwards... this year Holly has decided it’s time to change her life. She just has to:– End the relationship with the commitment-phobic boyfriend– Go on a proper adventure– Learn to be herself again– Definitely, categorically not fall in love.Cramming her belongings into her little yellow Mini, Holly drives to Spain to stay near a beautiful village in the Andalusian hills. But the day she arrives she nearly crashes her car into the gorgeous Matias on a motorbike. Much to Holly's irritation, their paths keep crossing.As she starts to learn Spanish from the locals, lays plans for her design business, and sips sangria in the sunlit village square, Holly begins to remember who she is and what she wants.So she won’t allow herself be distracted by Matias. Because this year, there are more important things in life than love. And she won’t let yet another bad relationship ruin everything... will she?A moving and uplifting romantic comedy about living each moment and learning to trust yourself again.For fans of Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber, and Sophie Kinsella.Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com "The Cornish Hotel by the Sea" became an international bestseller.

On a cold December morning... Caro sets off to find the truth: has her relationship with her father been based on a lifetime of lies?Cammy can't wait to surprise the woman he loves with a proposal. All he needs is the perfect ring. Lila can no longer hide her secret. She has to tell her lover's wife about their affair.After thirty years, Bernadette knows it's time. She's ready to leave her controlling husband... and never look back.Over the course of twenty-four hours, four lives are about to change forever...Shari lives in Glasgow and writes a weekly opinion column and Book Club page for a well known newspaper. She is married to a very laid-back guy and has two athletic teenage sons, who think she's fairly embarrassing, except when they need a lift.

Visceral and poetic, these short stories reveal everyday miracles and trivialities, human desires and anxieties in a very recognizable reality. The woman who cooks soup for the lover whose fidelity she questions, the man who loses courage when faced with the birth of his child, the married couple who know they have embarked on their last summer together.In English for the first time, readers of Tove Ditlevsen and Tove Jansson will be thrilled to discover the debut short story collection of a celebrated Danish writer. Lotte Kirkeby (b.1970) is a Danish independent journalist, author, editor, and translator. She has co-authored a number of specialist books on maternity, old age and divorce. "The Reunion" is her English debut.

Nauruhermoja kutkuttava chick lit -romaani vähän erilaisesta joulusta!Vilma Veierød on kolmekymppinen pianonsoitonopettaja, joka kärsii omituisesta kuolemanpelosta. Elämää saattavat lyhentää esimerkiksi banaanit – ne ovat radioaktiivisia. Niinpä Vilma viettää aikaa lähinnä kotona, työpaikan lisäksi.Kun eräänä päivänä Vilman oven taakse ilmestyy kaksi miestä, pappi ja patologi, hän on ymmällään. Pian selviää, että Vilman tuntemattomaksi jäänyt isä on kuollut ja jättänyt Vilmalle pinon kirjeitä. Hän päättää avata yhden kirjeen päivässä. Pikkuhiljaa Vilman eteen aukeaa hänen vanhempiensa rakkaustarina – ja samalla vetäytyvä Vilma oppii paljon myös itsestään. Mutta miten pappi ja patologi liittyvät tähän kaikkeen? Vilmalla ei ole juuri ollut miehiä elämässään, mutta joulukuu tuokin niitä kaksi – tai kolme, jos kuollut isä lasketaan.Vilman kolme miestä on norjalaisen Gudrun Skrettingin romaani rakkaudesta ja kuolemasta, huumorilla höystettynä.Gudrun Skretting (s. 1971) on palkittu norjalainen kirjailija ja pianisti. Skretting on julkaissut kirjallisuutta niin lapsille kuin myös aikuisille. Häneltä on suomennettu romaani Vilman kolme miestä.

Ein altes Cottage in einer kleinen Meeresbucht, eine Strandreitschule – und ein Traummann an ihrer Seite: Mit diesen rosigen Aussichten ist Nele auf die Isle of Wight vor der Küste Englands gekommen. Doch als ihr Freund sie einfach sitzenlässt, muss Nele den Hof plötzlich ganz alleine führen – noch dazu mit jeder Menge Schulden. Da scheint das Angebot eines geheimnisvollen Fremden, ihm für zwei Monate exklusiven Reitunterricht zu geben, wie der rettende Strohhalm – aber natürlich gibt es gleich mehrere Haken: Colin ist nicht nur verflixt attraktiv, sondern scheint Chaos magisch anzuziehen, was schon bald die ganze Insel auf Trab hält. Da kommt es also ganz und gar ungelegen, dass Neles Herz in Colins Nähe plötzlich so verrückt spielt wie das englische Wetter ...

Love comes when you least expect it...Tressa Buckland likes her quiet life in Port Lowdy, with its cobbled streets and colourful terraced houses overlooking the sea.Her job at the local paper allows her to pursue her art in her free time, with no one but her tabby cat Ginger Pickles to mind her in Mermaid Terrace. But then the owner of the paper is called away on an emergency, and it's up to Tressa to run the paper for six months. Her first task: find a new part-time journalist.Dan Byrne is the angriest man in Ireland – or so the readers of his very successful column, 'Dan takes on the world', think. But after a story goes south and he loses his job in Dublin, Dan has no choice but to start afresh. When an opportunity comes up in sleepy Cornwall, Dan and his Golden Retriever Ritchie set off for a new adventure.For Tressa, Dan's arrival to Port Lowdy changes everything. Tressa tries not to look too deeply at her own life, but Dan sees a story to uncover in absolutely everyone – even her. The two of them couldn't be more different... yet, if they can find a way to work together, they may just breathe new life and joy into this sleepy seaside village.'Finding Love at Mermaid Terrace' is a heartwarming new village romance about the power of love and kindness, from the bestselling author of 'Starting Over at Acorn Cottage'.What people are saying about Kate Forster:'Charming and totally absorbing... I could not put this down!' -Holly Martin'This beautifully descriptive and touching story about love and hope is fabulous sunshine reading' -Closer'Lovely small town Cornish romance, you can almost hear the sound of the sea /b ' - reader review

From the bestselling author of 'A Village Affair' comes a warm, witty, wonderful new Westenbury tale...As the Yorkshire village of Westenbury mourns the loss of one of their own, the women can't help but contemplate who will fill the vacancy in handsome widower David's life.Meanwhile, Grace Stevens has decided to move on without her good-for-nothing husband. Right now, she needs to focus less on men and more on wrangling with her unruly class of pre-teens.And thankfully, there's plenty to keep her occupied. Between an accidental dalliance with a pupil's dad, helping close down a drug ring and keeping up with her closest girlfriends, Grace is busier than ever.But as she spends more time with David, her determination to go it alone begins to waver...Praise for Julie Houston:'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' -Sheila O'Flanagan'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' -Katie Fforde'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' -Sandy Barker

Ich habe ein großes Problem. Ich bin in meinen besten Freund Isaac verliebt, aber er ... er nicht in mich. Seit wir uns kennen, muss ich mit ansehen, wie er Frauen datet, sie küsst und sie mit nach Hause nimmt. Jedes Mal sticht es mich ins Herz.Aber dann ist da dieser eine Abend. Der Abend, an dem er mit mir nach Hause kommt. Und plötzlich ist alles anders.Aus Vertrautheit wird Unbeholfenheit, aus Freundschaft wird ... Und ich frage mich, ob ich mir nur etwas eingebildet habe. Vielleicht sind wir gar nicht füreinander bestimmt ...***Kiss me in Guerneville ist eine heiße Kleinstadt-Romance über gute Freunde, beste Feinde und eine große Familie, die ihre Nase in alles steckt, was sie nichts angeht.Annie Stone, geboren 1981, ist Politikwissenschaftlerin und hat als Fraktionsgeschäftsführerin in einem kommunalen Parlament in NRW gearbeitet, bevor sie diesen Job für ihre Leidenschaft, das Schreiben, aufgegeben hat. Bereits bevor sie selbst schreiben konnte, hat sie Geschichten erfunden, die ihre Mutter abgetippt und gebunden hat. Als sie dann gelernt hat, wie man mit einem Computer umgeht, okkupierte sie den PC ihres Vaters Stunde um Stunde, was zu Grabenkämpfen im Hause Stone führte, die sie natürlich gewann. Welcher Vater mag seine Tochter schon weinen sehen? Sie erfand immer Geschichten, schaffte es aber nie, diese auch zu beenden, daher gibt es jede Menge Anfänge, die auf diversen Datenträgern ihr Dasein fristen. Erst als sie ihr Genre, erotische Liebesromane, gefunden hat, konnte sie Geschichten zu Ende erzählen, und tut dies mit großer Leidenschaft.

Pubblicato nel 1931, "L’istitutrice" è un libro davvero particolare: risalente agli anni della giovinezza di Flavia Steno, conserva la memoria di un tempo in cui la grande scrittrice si chiamava ancora Amelia Osta e insegnava Lettere e Storia d’Italia alla Scuola Normale Femminile di Locarno, nei pressi della sua Lugano. È quindi un libro di Flavia Steno "prima di Flavia Steno". Dedicato alle sue sessanta alunne – molte delle quali, all’epoca, erano pure più anziane di lei – "L’istitutrice" racconta la storia di una precettrice fiorentina, trasferitasi in Inghilterra per insegnare l’italiano ai figli di un baronetto. Ricolmo di suggestioni romantiche, ma non senza intenti pedagogici, il romanzo rappresenta una lettura interessantissima per chi già ami i lavori della maturità di Flavia Steno, ma si presta anche a chi voglia farne conoscenza per la prima volta ...Flavia Steno (1877-1946), pseudonimo di Amelia Cottini Osta, nasce a Lugano. Autrice dapprima di articoli e romanzi d’appendice, si afferma successivamente come corrispondente di guerra, distinguendosi come una fra le uniche donne ad aver documentato la Prima Guerra Mondiale direttamente dal fronte. Il 27 luglio 1944, avendo osteggiato il morente regime fascista in un suo articolo, verrà condannata in contumacia a quindici anni. Nascostasi in un cascinale insieme a dei partigiani – nei pressi di Moncalvo – attenderà la fine della guerra, di cui, fino alla morte, denuncerà le crudeltà. È autrice, fra i tanti romanzi, di "Fra cielo e mare", "Il pallone fantasma" e "L’ultimo sogno".

Maddie is restless in London. She has friends, a job and a sort-of boyfriend, but something in her life is missing. Then she visits the ancient village of Walditch, deep in the Dorset countryside. Something stirs in her, and on a whim she buys a centuries-old cottage and moves there three months later. Her friends think she's crazy, but for Maddie it feels like coming home.Late at night in the cottage, Maddie hears strange noises and sees mist gathering indoors and out. When she starts investigating the cottage's history, she becomes drawn into the tragic story of a family who lived here 400 years ago. Meanwhile, Maddie starts to fall in love with a local carpenter – but he has a relationship already...Can Maddie solve the riddle of the past? What is her connection with the family that lived there so many years ago? And can she and her true love ever be together?Previously published as The Forgotten Promise.What readers are saying about Kate Ryder:'Searingly emotional, compassionately told and wonderfully uplifting, this is one book you will remember long after the last page is turned' Julie Bonello, NetGalley.'The author has a deft touch in handling emotion – her characters are totally sympathetic and believable, surprisingly and satisfyingly complex' Anne Williams, NetGalley.'A fantastic read... If you are looking for some heat in these cold days of spring then look no further as this is the book for you. Warmth, romance and the Cornish breeze flow from these pages' Michelle Russell, NetGalley.A gorgeous timeslip romance for fans of Kate Mosse, Diana Gabaldon and Barbara Erskine.

'In the desert, no one can hear you, queen'Justin David’s newly-released novella is part creepy coming-of-age story, part black-comedy, set partly in buzzing 1990s London and partly in barren New Mexico wildlands.When Jamie meets Matthew in Soho, he’s drawn to his new-age charms. But when he follows his new friend across the planet to a remote earth-ship in Taos, bizarre incidents begin unfolding and Matthew’s real nature reveals itself: he’s a manipulative monster at the center of a strange cult.Jamie finds himself at the center a disturbing psychological nightmare as they seize the opportunity to recruit a new member. Pushed to his limits, lost in a shifting sagebrush landscape, can Jamie trust anyone to help him? And will he ever see home again?This evocatively set desert gothic expertly walks the line between macabre humor and terrifying tension. "Kissing the Lizard" is a world unto itself. Perhaps the universe is talking to us after all.

Can two dreamers find love in the real world?When quirky bookworm Florence Danver loses her job, she knows it's time to make some serious changes. Nanna Margot encourages Flo to spend a week at Camp Calla Lily, where she hasn't been since she lost her parents. Her return is filled with bittersweet memories... until she meets Jo Hadlee.Soon enough, Flo and fellow dreamer Jo are inseparable as they connect over books and building castles in the air. But when Jo leaves suddenly for his job in London, the fantasy bubble bursts and real life comes roaring back in.For Florence to turn her fairy-tale summer into a happily-ever-after, she'll have to dive head-first into real life and all its chaos.Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory, Beth O'Leary and Kiley Dunbar.'A lovely, very different 5* read from Lucy Knott, full of her trademark cosiness' - Sam Tonge, author of ´Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage´.

Welcome back to Treweham, a village of scandal and secrets.For Christie Newbury, moving to the Cotswolds as the new owner of The Templar, a quaint countryside inn, was supposed to be a dream come true. But then her husband drops a bombshell that turns her life upside down.Architect Daniel James has just one month to find the perfect home. When his search takes him to the village of Treweham, his instant attraction to the Templar's beautiful – and newly single – owner is a distraction he can't afford.Christie needs an expert's eye. Daniel needs a place to stay. It's only a business deal – but it has never been more tempting to mix business with pleasure...'I couldn't put this book down and was gripped from the very first page! I was so engulfed in the characters and life in Treweham, that I actually felt a little lost when I had finished it' -Amazon reviewerPerfect for fans of Holly Martin and Debbie Johnson.

What lengths would you go to protect the ones you love? When the complex web of dark family secrets begins to gradually unravel, Tim and his sister Rose are consumed by trying to protect their 46-year-old secret, a secret that was never meant to be told.Faced with an impossible dilemma, they must decide whether to tell the truth or face the consequences.One thing's for sure, nothing remains buried forever...A gripping, highly emotive story of love, survival, dark family secrets and sibling loyalty. Perfect for the fans of Kathryn Hughes and Dorothy Koomson.'Incredibly moving, beautifully written, this dramatic tale of dark family secrets is impossible to put down. I loved it' -CARMEL HARRINGTON.'Adele O'Neill explores the complexities of familial love and loss, loyalty and betrayal in a remarkable debut novel' -MARGARET CARRAGHERAdele is a writer from County Wicklow who lives with her husband Alan and her two teenage daughters. Influenced by writers across all genres she has a particular fondness for fiction that is relatable and realistic. Her debut novel was awarded The Annie McHale Debut Novel Award for 2017. Adele writes overlooking the Irish Sea, which she credits for the tumultuous dynamics in the relationships and lives of her unsuspecting characters.

Meg Whitaker känner det som att hon driver runt på ett stormigt hav. Ända sedan hennes mamma drabbades av en mystisk sjukdom har Meg försökt vara en stadig klippa för föräldrarna. Men när hennes pappa plötsligt berättar att tänker sälja familjens hummerfiskeföretag till Megs ärkerival från high school blir det bara för mycket. Trots att hon aldrig har haft något intresse för firman bestämmer hon sig för att bevisa för sin pappa att det är hon som borde ta över familjeföretaget. Det får kosta vad det kosta vill. Oliver Ross är inte stolt över det han gjorde mot sin klasskamrat för tio år sedan, men han har sedan dess jobbat hårt för att hans mamma och bror ska få tak över huvudet och mat på bordet. När hans chef Walt Whitaker erbjuder honom att köpa familjeföretaget ser han en möjlighet att trygga familjens framtid, och med hårt arbete ska avbetalningen kunna vara i hamn inom några år. Men det var innan Meg beslutade sig för att ge sig in i leken. Nu måste de tillsammans driva företaget under höstens fiskesäsong innan Megs pappa beslutar sig för vem av dem som ska få ta över. När någon försöker sabotera deras fiskesäsong måste de hitta ett sätt att samarbeta, trots allt som hänt, och göra vad de kan för att skydda företaget. Under resans gång lär de känna både sig själva och varandra och upptäcker att deras drömmar inte alls är vad de förväntade sig ... Liz Johnson är en bästsäljande amerikansk författare från Phoenix, Arizona. Hon skrev sin första novell när hon var sju år gammal och tjugo år senare skrev hon för första gången kontrakt med ett bokförlag. Hennes böcker är fyllda med värme, kärlek och lyckliga slut.

Efter att ha bott i olika delar av världen under hela sitt liv har Lisa nu flyttat till Löwekulle, en liten by på Österlen. Hon öppnar en blomsteraffär med fokus på närodlat och ser fram emot att stadga sig och komma närmre sitt ursprung, då hennes släkt har rötter i trakten. Men det visar sig vara svårare än hon trott att skapa sig en gemenskap. Det är inte alla som är glada över hennes ankomst, och även om hon får nya vänner så verkar det också finnas de som inte vill ha henne där. Men varför?Trots motgångar hittar Lisa till sist det gamla släkthuset Majlycka och upptäcker ett överraskande fynd: En unik ros, en sort hon aldrig sett förut. Blomman är dock inte det enda speciella med huset, utan där bor även Filip som hon snabbt fattar tycke för. Men när det avslöjas att Majlyckas nya ägare vill riva huset och gamla familjehemligheter kommer till ytan står Lisa handfallen. Vad kan Lisa göra för att hindra att hennes förfäders hem ska rivas?Jenny Bäfving är en svensk författare och arbetar även som skrivlärare, lektör och författarcoach. Hon skriver främst inom genren cozy crime och feelgood, och tidigare utgivningar inkluderar bland annat den härliga julromanen "Drömslottet".

W krowach siła!Wszystkich interesują krowy Dziadka Rycha.Kiedy jego wnuk Ignaś słyszy, że prędzej krowa nauczy się czytać niż on, postanawia to sprawdzić. Kolejne tygodnie spędza na nauczaniu swoich łaciatych przyjaciółek. Efekty mogą być zaskakujące.Tymczasem potężny koncern chce wykupić gospodarstwo Dziadka i zbudować na jego miejscu fermę mleczną. I nie przebiera w środkach, by osiągnąć swój cel.Kto będzie miał największy wpływ na rozwój wypadków? Bystry uczeń, były komandos, uniwersyteccy badacze czy... same krowy?Powieść, z której kart bije zapach siana, słychać śpiew ptaków, muczenie krów i szczekanie pasterskiego psa.Pani Lonia, osoba niezwykle cierpliwa, nie wytrzymała i ryknęła na całą klasę:– Krowa by przeczytała! Jesteś skończonym osłem!Wracającego do domu chłopca nurtowała plątanina problemów. Zupełnie nie dotknął go osioł, do którego został przyrównany. To co, że ma duże uszy, przynajmniej dobrze słyszy, można mu tylko zazdrościć – pomyślał. Skupił się jednak na krowach i dodał: Sprawdzę, czy Bacha przeczyta, czy ona nauczy się liter. (...) Zobaczymy, czy pani Lonia, zawsze taka mądra, ma rację.Postanowił działać.

It only takes one defeat to topple an empire.With Britain still in the grips of World War Two, Georgina Garrett has her own battles to fight. She has made many enemies over the years, and with every victory she's only grown stronger.But following a bitter betrayal, Georgina must find a way to claw herself out of the depths of despair and back to the top position within London's criminal underworld. She'll do whatever it takes to secure her freedom and defeat those who'd rather to see her dead.Rivals beware: Georgina is back. And this Siren is ready for business – and ravenous for revenge.