Modern and Contemporary romance

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.

Faire comme si de rien n’était. Avoir en permanence un masque sur le visage. Ne rien laisser paraitre. Voilà comment vit Eros. Héritier d’une maison de mode, il dirige son empire d’une main de maître. Jusqu’au jour où sa vie plonge subitement dans le noir. Son quotidien se retrouve bouleversé, ses sens, chamboulés. Eros va devoir faire appel à une auxiliaire de vie pour l’aider à s’habituer à sa nouvelle condition. Il va devoir apprendre à faire confiance à Rose, jeune femme au caractère bien trempée, qui n’a plus rien à perdre. Les deux héros vont s’affronter dans leurs failles, leurs blessures. Au contact l’un de l’autre, ils feront tomber les masques pour découvrir leurs véritables personnalités.Retrouvez ce livre chez les éditions Art en Mots.Licora L. est une auteure de 34 ans, mariée et maman de trois petites filles. Elle a toujours été passionnée de romance. Depuis la découverte de la tragédie de Roméo et Juliette, jusqu’aux histoire plus modernes, le panel est large. L’envie d’écrire est venue beaucoup plus tard, en 2017. À force de s’imprégner de musiques et de romances, une histoire a commencé à germer dans sa tête, puis sous sa plume. Après la trilogie romantique L’envie de vivre, Derrière le masque entraine le lecteur dans un univers qui bouleverse les sens.

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.

Czy odważysz się zajrzeć w lustro swego serca?To miała być wyjątkowa impreza sylwestrowa – w gronie znajomych sprzed lat i otoczeniu niesamowitych górskich pejzaży. Jednak od momentu, gdy Anna przyjmuje zaproszenie na wyjazd, ma same złe przeczucia. I rzeczywiście, intuicja jej nie zawodzi – dziewczyna zostaje uwięziona z grupą dawnych przyjaciół w górskiej chacie, bez prądu i zapasów jedzenia. Jak na złość brak też zasięgu komórkowego, więc nie ma co liczyć na pomoc z zewnątrz. Z godziny na godzinę napięcie narasta, a strach, złość i frustracja przyćmiewają zdrowy rozsądek. Niespodziewanie wśród uczestników wyjazdu pojawia się tajemniczy wędrowiec, który zdaje się nie mieć przyjaznych zamiarów. Wkrótce wszyscy będą musieli wybierać: albo bierne czekanie na pomoc, albo ryzykowna podróż przez zasypane śniegiem górskie szlaki. Jedno jest pewne – te kilka dni zmieni ich na zawsze...Monika Sawka - polska autorka debiutująca powieścią "Lustro w śniegu", łączącą w sobie tematy obyczajowe z odrobiną romansu i suspensu.

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.

Amelia usually loves Christmas, but this year is her first one alone since her husband passed away – though she's not quite by herself.Somehow, she's been lumbered with a menagerie of pets over the holidays, no thanks to the new village vet closing the local kennels.Between a parrot, two tortoises, and god-knows-how-many baby mice, Amelia ends up seeing a lot more of Jules the vet than she planned to. And despite her neighbours' fury for the man who shut down a local institution, she can't help enjoying every moment she spends with Jules.She tells herself it doesn't really matter as Jules will surely be driven out of the village by this time next year. But as Amelia's about to discover... love isn't just for Christmas!A cosy and snow-filled read that will warm your heart, this novel is perfect for readers who love a Christmassy romance.

Can stepping out of your comfort zone lead you to ultimate happiness?Trudy Watts has everything she's ever dreamed of: a job that she loves, a successful boyfriend, and an ultra-modern apartment in one of the most fashionable parts of London.With a long-awaited promotion due to come her way and her wedding just around the corner, Trudy's life is just perfect... That is until catastrophe strikes and her life is turned upside down.She's transferred to Turriff, a remote Scottish town to manage a small, struggling bank branch. Her arrival is traumatic and she wishes she was anywhere but here...Until she sees him, Ethan, the charming pub landlord, who seems to enjoy nothing more than teasing her. And it's right there, in that pub, that her life will suddenly change...A feisty rom-com, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Tilly Tennant and Kiley Dunbar.What readers are saying about ´The Difference Between You & Me´:'Easy going and light-hearted''A nice little rom-com... I really enjoyed it''Great to spend a few hours with and forget your troubles!'

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!'

Hvad nu hvis? Dette spørgsmål sender en kvinde på en eventyrlig rejse igennem USA for at gense de mænd, hun engang elskede, men lod gå.Den berømte fotograf, Madison Allen, er ved at gennemgå sine personlige minder og papirer i sit eksklusive hus på Manhattan, da hun falder ned fra en stige. Et uheld der efterlader hende med mere end en brækket ankel - det forandrer hendes liv.Pludselig er Madisons travle dagligdag sat på pause, og efter et voldsomt skænderi med sin datter står hun i en sjælden livskrise. Med foden i gips og nøglerne til en lejet SUV kaster hun sig ud i et roadtrip gennem landet for at besvare spørgsmål om de tre mænd hun elskede, men aldrig giftede sig med, i de hårde år efter hun blev ladt alene med sine tre børn. Hun må vide, om de valg hun traf dengang, var de rigtige. Én ting er sikkert - før hun kan forestille sig en fremtid, må hun konfrontere sin fortid

Fesselnd und romantisch - der zweite Teil der »Catching up with the Carters«-ReiheMit jedem Wort von dir ...Die ganze Welt hat Hadrian in der TV-Show »Catching up with the Carters« aufwachsen sehen. Um die Einschaltquoten in die Höhe zu treiben, tut seine Mutter alles. Was sie nun von ihm verlangt, ist aber zu viel. Hadrian droht daran zu zerbrechen. Er will ein selbstbestimmtes Leben führen. Der einzige Ausweg für ihn: unterzutauchen. Doch die Journalistin Alice heftet sich an seine Fersen. Als Hadrian ihr Textnachrichten schreibt, verändert sich das Katz-und-Maus-Spiel. Mit jedem Wort, jedem Gedanken, den Hadrian mit ihr teilt, spürt er immer mehr ein besonderes Band zwischen ihnen - und lässt sie tief in seine Seele schauen. Bei ihr fühlt er sich frei. Kann er Alice vertrauen, oder wird sie seine Gefühle für eine Story verkaufen?

Une romance à s’en brûler les ailes !Shaun LeBel :Il est pompier professionnel. 1m90 de belle musculature à la peau d’ébène. Arrogant et sûr de son charme. Célibataire endurci et convaincu. Un cœur de pierre brisé par un traumatisme impossible à oublier.Melissa Vaughan :Elle est journaliste junior. 1m50 de peau blanche irlandaise. Maman solo d’un petit garçon de quatre ans. Habitée par un doute permanent. Un cœur meurtri par un passé trop lourd à évacuer.Eux :Ils n’ont rien en commun. Tout semble devoir les éloigner. Pourtant, ils vont devoir se côtoyer lorsque le patron de Melissa lui confie un reportage en immersion à la caserne du Philadelphia Fire Department… Étincelles garanties !Mais, c'est sans compter sur la menace qui pèse sur eux ! Cette ombre qui traque Melissa et son fils au cœur des rues enneigées de Philly…Pour eux tous, il est grand temps de dégivrer les cœurs !Sébastien Théveny est un auteur français, qui a publié son premier roman « Trouble Je » en 2016. Il a connu un franc succès avec son deuxième roman, « Un Frère de Trop », devenu le livre autoédité le plus lu de 2018. Publiant en majorité des romans policiers, Théveny est aussi reconnu par le public pour ses romances ainsi que ses romans feel good.

Wenn die dunkelste Stunde naht, musst du loslassen, was du liebst, um es nicht zu verlieren.Er hätte sich von Liv fernhalten sollen. Er hätte, wie ursprünglich geplant, ohne jeden weiteren Abschied nach Italien zurückreisen sollen. Möglicherweise wäre die große Katastrophe dann ausgeblieben.Aber nun ist Romeo zurück und fest entschlossen, Liv zu ihrem eigenen Schutz in die Kunst des Tötens einzuweisen, bevor er endgültig geht.Doch die Schatten sind bereits näher als er ahnen kann und der Feind ein anderer als vermutet. Romeo weiß, er muss zurück nach Sizilien und sich seiner Vergangenheit stellen, wenn er Liv vor dem sicheren Tod bewahren will.Doch zuvor muss er die Frau, die ihm das Leben gerettet hat und in deren starkes und mutiges Herz er sich allmählich zu verlieren beginnt, in Sicherheit bringen.Silvia Maria de Jong wurde 1971 in Westfalen geboren. Das Schreiben ist seit frühester Kindheit ihre Passion. Begonnen mit kleinen Geschichten und Gedichten hat sie bis heute mehrere Romane vollendet. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihren Kindern in Niedersachsen.

Fraîchement diplômée, Louisa est une jeune femme promise à un grand avenir. Petit génie de l’informatique, elle est élevée dans un monde d’hommes, entre un père aimant qui est aussi son meilleur ami et un oncle surprotecteur à la tête des Bloody Tigers, l’un des plus dangereux gangs de bikers du pays. Mais elle ne sait pas quel chemin prendre...Un soir d’été, ce destin de rêve bascule et prend un tournant inattendu. Sa soif de vengeance et une quête de justice la mènent à Bakersfied, où elle sollicite l’aide de sa « famille ». Elle espérait y trouver des réponses, elle va finalement découvrir son histoire. Mais la vie regorge aussi de surprises... Elle croise le chemin de Scott, l’un des lieutenants de son oncle, qui a interdiction de l’approcher. Seulement entre eux, l’attirance est instantanée, irrépressible.Quand Louisa est enlevée, toutes leurs certitudes s’effondrent et un contre-la-montre s’engage pour la sauver.L’amour sera-t-il plus fort que la vengeance ?Si vous aimez les héroïnes badass, les bikers rebelles mais attachants, les histoires d’amour torrides et les superhéros du quotidien qui flirtent dans l’ombre avec la loi pour que la justice triomphe, ce roman est fait pour vous !Maman de 2 petits garçons, Lizzie F, allie sa vie professionnelle en tant que secrétaire de direction, et sa passion de l’écriture. Depuis ses 16 ans, elle dévorait les romans à une vitesse folle en imaginant toujours les suites de ses histoires favorites.C’est à l’âge de 25 ans qu’elle décide d’écrire sa première duologie « A toute épreuve » qui paraîtra en 2020 en Autoédition. C’est en 2021, que sa saga The Bloody Tigers verra le jour avec son premier tome Legacy, des Bikers au grand cœur, une fille badass qui ne se laisse pas marcher dessus, tel est le mot d’ordre pour ce premier tome qui sera suivi de beaucoup d’autres.

Hoy no está siendo el día de Emma Reed. Después de una noche de fiesta, se despierta al lado de un desconocido. Al momento se da cuenta de que ¡llega tarde a su primer día de trabajo! Por si fuera poco, un tío se salta un semáforo en rojo y tiene un accidente de tráfico. A duras penas, Emma logra llegar a la oficina, donde la esperan sus nuevos jefes, a quienes resulta que ya conoce: a la derecha, don Accidente De Tráfico, que no distingue el verde del rojo; y a la izquierda don Rollo De Una Noche, cuyo nombre Emma no consigue recordar.Una comedia romántica de enredo que hará las delicias de quienes disfrutaron de Sexo en Nueva York y Girls.April Dawson es una soñadora apasionada del mundo literario, de donde saca la inspiración. Tras años devorando libros, pronto se dedicó a escribir sus propios romances. Después de publicar algunos capítulos en plataformas de internet y ver el entusiasmo que causaban sus obras entre los jóvenes lectores y lectoras, April Dawson se atrevió a llamar a las puertas de las editoriales con sus historias.Vive con su marido y sus dos maravillosos hijos en la campiña austriaca, donde puede dar rienda suelta a sus sueños.

Lila had a favourite rock to sit on towards the back of the cove, where she often ate her breakfast, gazing out at the tumbling Cornish sea. As the sun rose that morning, Lila wished with all her heart that the grey-green waves could wash away her old life. That Magpie Cove would help her move on, and to forget...When aspiring pastry chef Lila Bridges flees her life in the city after a heartbreaking tragedy, she finds herself working behind the counter at Magpie Cove’s most beloved local establishment – Serafina’s Café. The sweet, buttery aroma of freshly baked chocolate croissants, the cheerful gossip of the regulars and the elderly owner Serafina’s feisty humour are a much-needed balm to Lila’s broken heart. For the first time since it happened, Lila is beginning to laugh again...But when Serafina unexpectedly passes away, the future of the café looks bleak. Nathan Da Costa, Serafina’s estranged son, inherits, and returns to Magpie Cove determined to inject some big-city glamour into the place. To Lila, it seems impossible that dour, money-obsessed Nathan could be related to dear Serafina. He may have his mother’s mop of curly dark hair and deep brown eyes, but he has none of her warmth or heart.Lila needs this job and the sense of peace the town has brought her, so she’s determined to make it work with Nathan as her new boss. But her resolution is tested when the secret Lila has been keeping about what brought her to the cove begins to unravel, just as she discovers an unexpected, sweeter side to Nathan. Will trusting Nathan Da Costa with her long-held secret be Lila’s new beginning in Magpie Cove, or her emotional undoing?Be totally transported to the windswept beaches of Cornwall with this heart-warming and unputdownable story that will leave a huge smile on your face. Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Heidi Swain.What readers are saying about Secrets of Magpie Cove:‘Absolutely beautiful and perfect read!!... Completely swept me away... compelling and addictive, heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... absolutely fantastic!’ Bookworm86‘Delightful... lots of lovely characters, gorgeous setting... There are plenty of laugh out loud scenarios, a few heartbreaking revelations and lots of love, too, making this a marvellous read to escape into... highly recommend!’ Splashes into Books‘All the feels, this was a wonderful escape and a charming read... I absolutely loved this... The characters felt like old friends, while the plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed.’ Page Turners Blog,‘Oh my goodness, what a story. I want to visit Magpie Cove and Serafina's Cafe!’ @karen_loves_readingKennedy Kerr has written and published poetry, children's and adult books. She lives in London and is originally from the West Country, which gave her accent a subtle (yet noticeable) pirate twang as well as a love of cream teas and all things mystical. She is the proud owner of a cuddly black cat called Twinkle, who evidently believes she is a princess. Kennedy also loves cooking and baking all types of food, which is almost as much fun as eating it.

When a dead body appears on a carnival float at the village show, Sophie Sayers knows that a case of murder in plain sight ought to be easy to solve. But why do none of the villagers agree? And what dark secrets are they hiding? As she tries to investigate the crime, it’s clear that someone is desperately trying to stop her from unmasking the killer. Can Sophie unearth the clues before anyone else comes to harm?In Debbie Young’s ‘Best Murder in Show’, the ‘Sophie Sayers’ Village Mysteries’ is back with a new adventure, promising the comforting feelings of community, warmth and humour.Perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Verity Bright and Ann Sutton.Debbie Young is a British writer of cosy mystery novels. She is the UK ambassador for ALLi and the founder of the annual Hawkesbury Upton Literary Festival. Her warm, witty, feel-good contemporary fiction is full of English humour, inspired by life in the Cotswold village which has been her home for over 30 years. Her bestselling ‘Sophie Sayers Village Mystery’ series includes the trailblazing ‘Murder Your Darlings’, which was shortlisted for the Selfies Award for best independently published fiction in 2021.

Connie stared out at the quiet Cornish sea as the hazy early morning light bathed the horizon in a beautiful golden glow. She inhaled the salty, cleansing ocean air, looked down at the handwritten note and wiped away the lone tear that had started to fall...Connie hasn’t been back to Magpie Cove – a seaside fishing village nestled between the cliffs – for years. When she thinks of the cove’s cobbled streets and cheerful cottages, she has to fight to push down memories she’d rather keep buried in the past.When her mother unexpectedly calls with news that makes her heart sink, Connie is torn. The tiny museum that’s been in her family for generations will have to close if they can’t find a way to save it. The sepia photographs and smuggling memorabilia are precious to the village, and determined to preserve their shared history, she knows it is finally time to go home.The dusty old museum, tucked away down a narrow, twisting lane, needs more than a coat of paint to bring the tourists back in. Soon Connie is in her element, creating charming new exhibits on local legends. She’s even thinking of offering boat tours around the beautiful caves along the shore.A chance encounter with handsome entrepreneur Alex Gordon leaves Connie breathless. With his dark eyes and broad chest, he is not at all who she expected to meet. And Alex’s offer to help Connie with the museum only brings them closer. Perhaps embracing a new start in her old home isn’t the worst idea she’s ever had...But just as Connie starts to feel like she could have a future in Magpie Cove, the one person she has tried to forget resurfaces, putting the museum’s safety and her happiness at risk. What happened all those years ago has always stopped her from opening her heart. Can Connie finally find the strength to move on with Alex, or will she be forced to run again, this time for good?From USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr comes a heartfelt, emotional read, set on the beautiful coast of Cornwall. Fans of Sheila O’Flanagan, Mary Alice Monroe and Pamela Kelley will adore it.Readers love the Magpie Cove series:‘Delightful... Lots of lovely characters, gorgeous setting... There are plenty of laugh-out-loud scenarios, a few heartbreaking revelations and lots of love, too, making this a marvellous read to escape into... Highly recommend!’ Splashes into Books‘All the feels, this was a wonderful escape and a charming read... I absolutely loved this... The characters felt like old friends, while the plot twists and turns kept me completely engrossed.’ Page Turners Blog‘What a delight. I was totally transported to the wind-swept shores of Cornwall... Full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer.

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.

Eine alte Liebe und neu entfachte GefühleUm sich von der Trennung von ihrem Freund abzulenken, krempelt Amber ihr Leben völlig um: Sie stürzt sich gemeinsam mit ihren Pflegegeschwistern in die Renovierung des alten Hotels und sucht sich dazu noch einen weiteren Job. Dort läuft sie bereits an ihrem ersten Tag ausgerechnet Brian in die Arme. Brian, der ihr letztes Date war, bevor sie ihren Ex traf – und mit Abstand das schlimmste Date ihres Lebens ...

From best-selling Italian romance author, Anna Premoli, a fun, feisty romance, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Ava Wilder and Christina Lauren.What girl doesn’t dream of an amazing promotion working on the other side of the world? This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is presented to 28-year-old investment banker, Maddison Johnson and instantly fills her with abject fear.It isn't the New York transfer she had set her heart on... she's going to South Korea, instead.To make things worse, her boss Mark Kim doesn't go out of his way to make it easy for her to adapt to her new environment.Plunged into a world she knows nothing about with a man she can't stand, Maddison finds herself forced to adapt and grow up quickly. Maybe in the process she will stumble over something wonderful and quite unexpected...What people are saying about "You Drive Me Crazy":"Ludicrous, crazy and insanely funny!" Tale Out Loud."It was funny, sexy, witty, I could not stop laughing"."Just finished! And I have heart-shaped eyes and a stupid smile."

Gärtnerin Melissa spricht lieber mit ihren Pflanzen, als sich ins New Yorker Nachtleben zu stürzen. Um sie aus dem Gewächshaus herauszuholen, schleift Freundin Sandy sie zu einer Kofferversteigerung.Statt der erhofften Sommerkleider findet Melissa in dem ersteigerten Lederkoffer die Sachen eines Mannes und wird neugierig.Inkognito lässt sie sich auf ein Treffen mit dem Besitzer ein und verliebt sich Hals über Kopf in Patrick. Doch will der von einer einfachen Gärtnerin überhaupt etwas wissen? Melissa hat durch den Kofferinhalt viel über Patrick erfahren und gaukelt ihm gleiche Interessen vor. Aber das Lügenkonstrukt wird immer gefährlicher, denn im Prospect Park blühen die japanischen Kirschbäume und da fällt es schwer, klare Gedanken zu fassen ...Romane zum Lachen, Träumen und Wohlfühlen: das sind die Bücher von Karin Koenicke. Sie liebt es, ungleiche Figuren aufeinandertreffen zu lassen, bei denen erst mal ordentlich die Fetzen fliegen. Doch die Liebe besiegt alle Widrigkeiten, ein Happy End ist immer garantiert! Karin selbst ist wie ihre Geschichten, mal aufgedreht, mal melancholisch, mal Chopin, mal Rolling Stones. Ihre große Liebe gilt dem Reisen und der Musik, die oft in ihren Büchern eine Rolle spielt.

Il n'est jamais trop tard pour partir à la conquête de son bonheur !Le printemps s'installe tranquillement, avec son lot de giboulées. L'envie de partir loin devient de plus en plus pressante: oublier ses soucis, faire de nouvelles rencontres, se donner une autre chance.À la poursuite du bonheur, chacun hisse ses voiles au hasard d'une destination. Jusqu'où pouvons-nous aller dans notre quête insatiable du bonheur ? À chaque nouvelle épreuve, faut-il renoncer ? Des éclats de vie qui enchantent, des joies, des chagrins, quelques confidences. Ensemble, pendant un road trip dans les Îles Lofoten en Norvège, pour le meilleur et pour le pire, tous vont tenter de laisser rentrer le Souffle du Bonheur dans leur vie.© Lacoursière, 2021, 2022, Saga EgmontLinda Da Silva vit en région parisienne avec son mari et ses deux enfants. Inspirée par sa vie et ce qui l’entoure, ses écrits partagent des valeurs d’amour, d’amitié et de bienveillance. Rêveuse, elle a trouvé dans l’écriture un moyen de s’évader et de transmettre des émotions à travers ses récits et n’aspire à présent qu’à divertir et faire rêver ses lecteurs. « Le Souffle du Bonheur » est son quatrième roman.

Warmherziger Liebesroman um eine Bäckerei an der traumhaft schönen Ostseeküste. Für alle LeserInnen von Jenny Colgan und Meike Werkmeister»Ich erinnerte mich nur zu gern an diese Ferien zurück. Das Meer, der Duft nach frischen Brötchen und die Liebe meiner Tante waren fest mit meiner Jugend verwoben.«Liz zieht nach dem Tod ihres Freundes zu ihrer Tante an die See. Dort hofft sie, ihre Schuldgefühle besiegen zu können. Schnell steckt sie all ihre Energie in den Erhalt der kleinen Bäckerei. Trotz gebrochenem Herzen entwickelt sie Gefühle für den gut aussehenden Bjarne. Doch die beiden verfolgen unterschiedliche Ziele, denn Bjarne hat andere Pläne mit der Bäckerei. Hat die Liebe da überhaupt eine Chance?Juli Summer kam im Juli 1981 zur Welt. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann, den beiden Töchtern und vier Katzen in einem gemütlichen Dorf in Nordhessen. Lesen ist seit frühester Jugend eine Leidenschaft. Sie bringt dich an andere Orte, in fremde Welten und lässt dich tausende Leben leben. Seit einigen Jahren schreibt und veröffentlicht sie erfolgreich ihre eigenen Romane.

Wenn sich dein Leben von Grund auf ändert – wagst du den Sprung ins Ungewisse?Die Möbeldesignerin Jessica steht mit beiden Beinen fest im Leben, doch mit dem Konkurs des Familienunternehmens ändert sich das schlagartig. Unfreiwillig wird sie nach New York City versetzt und ist das erste Mal für längere Zeit von ihrer Zwillingsschwester getrennt.Der exzentrische Jaxon ist es gewohnt, seine Kreativität allein auszuleben. Dementsprechend genervt reagiert er, als ihn sein Bruder darum bittet, die neue Kollegin Jessica einzuarbeiten. Sein üblicher Tagesablauf scheint in Gefahr und eine plappernde Frau in seinem privaten Atelier passt ihm ganz und gar nicht.Zuerst sieht es aus, als hätten Jessica und Jaxon keine weiteren Gemeinsamkeiten als den gleichen Nachnamen, aber im Laufe der Zeit ändert sich die Atmosphäre zwischen ihnen von eiskalt in heiß und knisternd.Gerade als die beiden sich näherkommen, wirbelt ein Unfall alles durcheinander. Plötzlich scheint Jaxon nicht mehr der zu sein, für den Jess ihn gehalten hat ...Tanja Neise wohnt mit Ehemann und Kindern in einem kleinen brandenburgischen Dorf. Bereits in früher Jugend schrieb sie gern Gedichte und Geschichten, doch im Laufe des Erwachsenwerdens trat dieses Hobby immer mehr in den Hintergrund. Da sie eine eifrige Leserin ist, schlug ihr Mann eines Tages vor, ob sie nicht selbst ein Buch schreiben wolle. Nach und nach nahm der Gedanke Gestalt an. Die Autorin leidet an einer seltenen Autoimmunerkrankung, weshalb ihr viele Freizeitaktivitäten nicht möglich sind. Seit 2012 widmet sie sich der wiederentdeckten Leidenschaft.

Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever?Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero romance in her own life.So the opportunity to spend the summer teaching at a writer's retreat in an idyllic villa on the shores of Lake Garda – owned by the enigmatic bachelor Arran Jamieson – could just be the thing to fire up Brie's writing, and maybe even her romantic life.Brie's sun-drenched Italian summer could be the beginning of this writer's very own happy-ever-after...Escape to the Italian coast in this sun-drenched, heart-warming story from the bestselling author of "A Springtime to Remember".What readers are saying about Lucy Coleman:'I adored this book. A wonderful escapist read... ' Katherine, Katherine's Book Universe.'I adored this beautifully written tale. The score is a well-deserved and easy 5* out of 5*' Ginger Book Geek.'This book gives you all the feels. It'll make you want to move to France and start a new life... Lucy Coleman has a way of writing where it feels like you're actually there standing beside Anna and you mentally really feel involved in the story' Stacey, The Cosiest Corner.

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

Is true love just a few dates away...or even closer than you think?Tom has always been a hopeless romantic: but now he's just hopeless. After lockdown in particular made the millennial a reclusive introvert, it was finally time to get back 'out there' – at least according to his best friends Adam, Allison and sister Sarah.As the group sets up 10 dates to rejuvenate Tom's love life, he soon realises how difficult the dating scene has become, along with juggling his Shakespearean-themed cafe and a hobby of romantic mixtape making.As some of the dates turn into disasters, an old flame keeps reappearing in Tom's sight – along with bitter-sweet memories. Fearing it may be too little too late, Tom must decide whether he can date his way to happiness, or find his true match was under his nose the whole time...''Praise for Gordon MacMillan:‘Delightful. Pulled at my heart strings...I would totally recommend this as a feelgood book.’ Reader Review‘What a beautifully emotive read... The perfect feelgood read that will make you laugh and cry.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘A heart-wrenching, heart-warming story of a young man forced by circumstance to become an instant dad... a lovely read about growing into responsibility and love.’ Reader ReviewGordon is a former journalist writing about media and technology. He now works in marketing for Twitter UK. He has also blogged about dating and politics. He has published two novels: "Songs For Your Mother" (2021) and "Ten Dates to Happiness" (2022).

På en øde strand et sted i Bretagne i foråret 1926 bader en tiårig pige uvidende om, at tidevandet skifter og et øjeblik efter truer med at drukne hende. Fra klipperne højt over hende ser en femtenårig dreng ulykken komme. Han styrter ned mod stranden for at redde hende.I en lille badeby samles historiens mange personer. Drengens familie med faderen, General Leigh, i spidsen, hans kone Milly og to teenagedøtre samt drengens kyniske kammerat Hubert, der kaldes Blanco. Tarasova, en russisk emmigrant; den hollandske baronesse Rosa Habening med døtre, og ikke mindst sønnen Felix. Og selvfølgelig den tiårige Flora og hendes forældre, der kun har ét i hovedet – sex!Opløftende, kildrende og sjovt går dagene, og hormoner kommer i sving. Mary Wesleys gruppeportræt af de unge mennesker og deres store forventninger er indtagende og skarpt. I centrum står Flora, som ung og ældre, og omkring hende de tre mænd hun elsker."Et fornuftigt liv" handler om kærlighedens første år, om at elske på afstand, drømme sødt og frygte det værste.Mary Wesley (1912-2002) var en britisk forfatter. I løbet af sin karriere blev hun en af Storbritanniens bedst sælgende forfattere med flere end 3 millioner solgte eksemplarer af sine bøger. Wesley udgav tre børnebøger, før hun i en alder af 71 skrev sin første roman "Jumping the Queue" (da. "Sensommer-udflugt"). Herefter fulgte ni bestsellere, blandt andre "The Camomille Lawn" (da. "Kamille-engen"), som i 1992 blev adapteret til TV-serien af samme navn.

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