Modern and Contemporary romance

Good Guy meets Wild Girl: Im 3. Band der New-Adult-Liebesroman-Reihe »Stars and Lovers« landet Ethan unfreiwillig in einer Tanz-Show - und verliebt sich in die Tänzerin Payton.Als Ethan mit seinem besten Kumpel Tyson zu einer Weltreise aufgebrochen ist, hatte er nur ein Ziel: seine erste große Liebe zu vergessen. Gestrandet in Südkorea, die Reisekasse leer, bewirbt Ethan sich für die Internationale Tanzshow »Love it up«. Zu seiner eigenen Überraschung wird er genommen, und als er dann auch noch der selbstbewussten Payton begegnet, verspürt er zum ersten Mal seit Langem wieder echten Lebensmut. Doch je bekannter Ethan durch die Show wird, desto weniger erkennt er sich selbst noch wieder. Schon bald wird ihm klar, dass er sich auf einen gefährlichen Tanz eingelassen hat, bei dem er zwar viel gewinnen, jedoch auch alles verlieren könnte ...Auch in Stella Tacks neuem New-Adult-Liebesroman »Love it up« warten wieder jede Menge Romantik, Witz und zwei tolle Hauptfiguren auf dich!

Verwechslung mit gewissen Vorzügen ...Als Briefträgerin Noelle allen Mut zusammen nimmt, um sich bei Malcolm Blackberg zu beschweren, weil ihr Wohngebäude durch das neueste Projekt des einflussreichen CEOs in Gefahr ist, konnte sie nicht ahnen, dass dieser Besuch ihr Leben verändern wird. Statt von seiner Assistentin abgewimmelt zu werden, wird die schüchterne junge Frau für Malcolms Coach zur Aggressionsbewältigung gehalten und direkt in sein Büro durchgelassen. Noelle sieht ihr Chance gekommen, Malcolm auf sanfte Weise doch noch von der Idee abzubringen, ihr Wohnhaus abzureißen, und lässt sich auf ein Spiel ein, das auch noch ihr Herz in Gefahr bringt ...Band 5 der MOST-WANTED-Reihe von New-York-Times-Bestseller-Autorin Annika MartinAnnika Martin ist eine New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin, die mit ihrem wundervollen Ehemann und ihren zwei Katzen in einem Haus voller Pflanzen, Sonnenschein und Büchern lebt. Sie ist ganz versessen darauf, Liebesgeschichten über Kriminelle zu schreiben - manche schmutzig und lustig, andere dunkel und intensiv. Sie schreibt außerdem unter dem Namen der RITA-Award-Gewinnerin Carolyn Crane.

Reine werkt op de boerderij en is de geliefde van Filip. Wanneer Filip een brief uit Frankrijk krijgt die hem verteld dat zijn grootvader is overleden, reist hij samen met zijn tweelingbroer Marcellien naar zijn Franse familie. Voor zijn vertrek neemt Filip afscheid van Reine en praten ze over hun relatie. Reine is zo overtuigd van haar gevoelens voor Filip, dat zij een eed aflegt: nooit zal zij een ander lief hebben. Maar hoe ga je om met een belofte, wanneer je geliefde komt te overlijden en de tijd verstrijkt?Virginie Loveling (1836-1923) was een Vlaamse schrijfster uit een literaire familie. Zij groeit op in Franstalig België en begint haar carrière door samen met haar oudere zus Rosalie gedichten te schrijven. Loveling is de tante van Cyriel Buysse, waarmee ze het humoristische boek 'Levensleer' (1912) schrijft. Na het overlijden van haar zus gaat Loveling alleen verder. Dit leverde haar in 1892 de Vijfjaarlijkse prijs voor de Nederlandse letteren op voor haar roman 'Een dure eed.' Die roman wordt samen met 'De twistappel' en 'Het revolverschot' gezien als haar beste werk.

Berlin, 1939. Da krigen nærmer sig giver Max Albrechts forældre ham besked på at melde sig ind i nazistpartiet, for ellers vil hele familien blive slået ihjel. Men da Max’ franske forlovede, Isabelle, viser ham, hvordan tingene i virkeligheden hænger sammen, står Max over for et umuligt valg. Skal han beskytte sin familie eller redde den pige, han elsker?San Francisco, 2010. Anna Young er godt tilfreds med sit liv. Hun driver en travl delikatesseforretning og tager sig af sin elskede bedstefar Max. Max har aldrig talt om sin fortid, før den dag han rækker hende en gammel plantegning over et stort hus lige nord for Berlin. Med rystende hånd peger han på den og siger: "Jeg efterlod noget under gulvbrædderne. Vær sød at hente det hjem, før jeg dør."Da Anna når frem til det forfaldne palæ i Tyskland, finder hun en skjult forlovelsesring i en fløjlsæske. Hun er desperat efter at finde den kvinde, hendes bedstefar håbede at gifte sig med, men de lokale landsbyboere vender sig væk, når hun nævner Max’ navn, og hjemme i San Francisco ligger han nu på hospitalet, for syg til at tale med hende ...Ella Carey har udgivet en lang række bestsellere, og hendes bøger er oversat til mange sprog. Hendes romaner tager ofte udgangspunkt i virkelige hændelser eller i historiske begivenheder.

Na cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes, em Agosto de 2018, nossa história começa...Camille é uma jovem lésbica de 21 anos que cursa o 8º período de arquitetura no IFF e adora escrever e desenhar. Ela vive numa busca incessante para encontrar a si mesma enquanto se debulha sozinha na depressão e tenta esquecer sua ex-namorada, Carina...Camila acaba de entrar na faculdade de Letras no IFF com quase 18 anos e está se descobrindo mais do que nunca. Amante de livros e músicas animadas, ela prometeu a si mesma nunca se apaixonar, pois foi completamente destroçada pela separação dos pais.Camille e Camila vivem em mundos completamente diferentes, mas essa situação está prestes a mudar quando elas trocam olhares primeira vez... Aquela noite de inverno enlaça ambas como se fossem uma só e desde então seus destinos estão fadados a mudar.Bella Prudencio é uma jovem escritora brasileira de Campos dos Goytacazes no interior do Rio de Janeiro. Começou a escrever aos 12 anos e se apaixonou por isso. Através de seu olhar criativo e contemporâneo, Bella escreve romances vibrantes com protagonistas femininas fortes e enredos inesperados. Influenciada por sua trajetória como psicóloga, ela também aborda questões complexas como ansiedade, suicídio e bullying. As histórias dela acumularam mais de 2,6 milhões de visualizações no Wattpad, enquanto seus livros são best sellers na Amazon, Google Play e Kobo.

Ella’s life just hit rock bottom, but can a summer by the sea mend her broken heart? When life gives you lemons... make ice cream!Life hasn’t always been easy for single mum Ella, but she has just hit an all-time low; she’s jobless, loveless, very nearly homeless and, to make matters worse, now the owner of a pocket-sized pooch with a better wardrobe than her.Packing her bags (and a bigger one for the dog), Ella sets off for the seaside town of Appledore in Devon to re-live the magical summers of her youth and claim her portion of the family ice-cream business: a clapped-out ice-cream van and a complicated mess of secrets.There she meets gorgeous and free-spirited solicitor, Ben, who sees things differently: with a little bit of TLC he has a plan to get the van – and Ella – back up and running in no time.Ella’s Ice-Cream Summer is a heart-warming and hilarious romance that will scoop you off your feet and prove it’s never too late for a fresh start. The ideal holiday read for fans of Lucy Diamond, Abby Clements and Debbie Johnson.What readers are saying about Ella’s Ice-Cream Summer:‘Beware! While reading this book you will get major cravings for ice cream of all sorts of flavours and depending on which page you are reading, you may end up snorting that ice cream through your nose, as you are laughing at the fabulousness of the story!’ Rachel’s Random Reads‘This book came at the perfect time for me. It made me a little emotional, it made me smile, it made me laugh and if offered me the escape I needed. I'm looking forward to the second book in this series!’ Novel Deelights‘I really enjoyed reading this book! This beautifully told story really explored families and their relationships in a feel-good way. A delicious book, a must-read. Can't wait for your next book Sue Watson!’ Goodreads 5*Sue 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.

Starkoch Max lernt auf die harte Tour, dass Michelin-Sterne wenig nützen, wenn das Leben in Schieflage gerät. Nach einem Herzinfarkt steht er ohne Freundin und Restaurant da, dafür mit einem liebenswerten aber übergewichtigen Hund. Max braucht dringend Abstand! Also nimmt er ein Jobangebot auf der wild-romantischen Isle of Skye an. Statt der High-Society bekocht er nun Teenager, die sein Essen mit großem Argwohn betrachten. Und dann ist da noch Robyn, seine geheimnisvolle und abweisende Vermieterin. Sie scheint Selbstgespräche zu führen. Und obwohl sie allein und zurückgezogen lebt, deckt sie den Tisch immer für zwei. Was es damit wohl auf sich hat? Scone um Scone versucht Max, Robyns Vetrauen zu gewinnen. Bis eine einzige Nacht alles zwischen ihnen ändert ...ALEXANDRA ZÖBELI lebt gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann im Zürcher Oberland in der Schweiz. Sie ist bekennende Britoholikerin — verrückt nach allem, was von der Insel kommt. Mit ihren warmherzigen und humorvollen Romanen konnte sie sich eine große Fangemeinde erobern. Ihre Bücher werden aktuell in sechs Sprachen übersetzt.

Dani’s on a mission to get her life back on track by the end of the summer. Running, rowing, aerobics and more, but perhaps all she needs are sweet treats and a second chance?Ten years ago, Dani fled Appledore with a broken-heart and a suitcase full of shattered dreams. Only now is she brave enough to put her past behind her and return for a summer selling homemade ice cream and getting fit by doing sit-ups by the sea.But the new-look cafe is filled with old memories of Jude, her teenage sweetheart-turned-sour. She thinks of him every time she swirls warm sauce onto a ‘chocolate-bockaglory’ and even with the help of Chris, her gorgeous personal trainer, the urge to break her diet is everywhere she turns.When Jude makes an appearance at the cafe on the eve of Dani’s birthday party, history threatens to repeat itself. Is Dani strong enough to say no? And is the love she’s been longing for much closer than she thinks?A truly delicious, laugh-out-loud beach read that’s guaranteed to melt your heart. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Abby Clements and Debbie Johnson.What readers are saying about Curves, Kisses and Chocolate Ice-Cream:‘Without a doubt, my new favourite book by Sue Watson – it’s fabulous, it’s funny, its full of ice-cream, its full of all around goodness, wrapped into one fantabulous story! I can't express how satisfying and enjoyable I found every second of this wonderfully entertaining story.’ Rachel’s Random Reads, 5 stars‘This is such a truly wonderful book. In fact, it is now my personal favourite of the author’s. I feel like it should be my personal bible to keep going back to, to give me inspiration that it's never too late to turn yourself around. Thank you Sue Watson for creating such larger than life characters who never fail to give us hope whilst giving us an utterly enjoyable reading experience.’ By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘This was a fantastic read, one that kept a huge smile on my face and had me laughing right the way through it... Overall this was a super summer read: one I think a lot of people can relate to and be inspired by the character Dani.’ Goodreads, 5 starsOver 11,000 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.

» Ich will mich nicht verlieben, ich will nur tanzen.«»Können wir nicht beides?«»Wann bekommt man im Leben schon mal zwei Dinge, die man sich wünscht?«Carmen ist ehrgeizig, zielstrebig und weiß, was sie will. Mit dem Tänzer Tian ist sie sich nur in einer Sache einig: Die wahre Liebe gibt es nicht. Als sie mit ihren Freundinnen Juliette und Brooke an einem Poledance-Kurs teilnimmt und ausgerechnet Tian ihr Lehrer ist, fliegen die Funken. Doch mehr als eine lockere Beziehung lässt der prall gefüllt Terminplan ihrer neuen Eventfirma ohnehin nicht zu. Aber kann sich der Verstand gegen den Takt wehren, den das Herz bestimmt?Justine Pust ist ein typisches Küstenmädchen, tanzt zu Songs aus den 80ern und verliert sich in mitreißenden Geschichten. Sie hat das Schreiben früh entdeckt und teilt ihre Lesesucht auf ihrem Blog und auf Instagram unter @justine_thereadingmermaid.

What if we're all just searching for something?Anna Stewart is lost. After barely surviving a car accident as a teenager, Anna is scared of settling. Flitting between jobs, boyfriends and homes whenever she gets bored, she has no idea what the future holds. Then her brother Brodie, minister of Glendale, suggests she moves to the beautiful Scottish village, lining up a housekeeper job for her at Glendale Hall.Out of options, Anna agrees to take the job just for the summer. Once at the hall, her culinary skills impress everyone, and she agrees to give Hilltop Farm's new manager, Cameron, cooking lessons. Sparks fly between Anna and the handsome Scot, but Cameron keeps pushing Anna away, and Anna definitely isn't looking for love. But it's wedding season at Glendale Hall, and Anna is about to discover that her new home has a way of working its magic on even the coldest of hearts.Will she really be able to just walk away at the end of summer, or could Anna have finally found a place to belong?It's summertime so pack your bags and escape to the beautiful Highlands village of Glendale with this gorgeously uplifting, romantic read. Fans of Milly Johnson, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin will love this charming romance.Readers are falling in love with Always and Forever at Glendale Hall:"Oh my, my heart definitely belongs in Glendale - it's just like coming home.""A lovely series full of warmth, inspiration, community spirit, friendship and love, set in the most idyllic village in the Scottish hills.""So brilliantly written that I felt as though I was right there in the story!! Pure perfection as always."Victoria Walters writes up-lifting and inspiring stories. She's the author of the bestselling Glendale Hall series and two standalone novels - Summer at the Kindness Cafe, and The Second Love of My Life.She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent and shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists Association award. Victoria was also picked as an Amazon Rising Star, and her books have won vast reader acclaim.As well as being an author, Victoria works as a Waterstones bookseller. She lives in Surrey with her cat Harry (named after Harry Potter) and loves books, clothes, music, going out for tea and cake, and posting photos on Instagram.

Tinder, Hinge, Bumble – thirty-something journalist Saffie has tried them all but now she's wondering whether it's time to throw in the towel and give up on love for good – and she's not alone...Saffie's boss Tamara has been single since her divorce four years ago, but at forty-five, running her own magazine and with three kids at home, she doesn't feel she has the time, energy or confidence to go through the dating mill again.Meanwhile, Saffie's best friend Milo has just been dumped – again. A hopeless romantic with terrible taste in men, this is his fourth break-up in six months. There must be a secret to finding Mr Right, surely – but what?Step forward The 24-hour Dating Agency, a matchmaking service with a difference. Instead of wasting months on casual dates, they promise to send you on an intense twenty-four-hour date with your perfect match – like speed-dating but in reverse. And even better, the agency offers a soulmate guarantee: meet The One or your money back.Figuring they have nothing to lose, the three friends sign up. But when their matches turn out to be not what they were expecting, it seems like even the soulmate guarantee can't find them what they're looking for. Or can it?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 cities including London, Nottingham and Cambridge, 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. Mary Jayne Baker is a pen name for an international woman of mystery...

Zbiór opowiadań, które umilą ci długie wieczory!Siedem autorek, siedem historii studentów i studentek zdających egzamin z miłości. Opowiadania, choć z jesiennym krajobrazem w tle, rozgrzeją Cię nawet w chłodny i deszczowy dzień.Czy jesień to dobra pora na gorące uczucie?Kto zda, a kto obleje egzamin z miłości?Która opowieść spodoba Ci się najbardziej?Autorkami tekstów zamieszczonych w antologii są: Małgorzata Falkowska, Małgorzata Lisińska, Ewelina Nawara, Hermia Stone, Kinga Wyskiel, Agnieszka Zawadka i Maria Zdybska.

ONE LOVE, ONE HEART, ONE DESTINYCzerwona nić przeznaczenia to symbol. Mit mówiący, że dwie osoby są sobie pisane niezależnie od czasu i miejsca, tego, kim są i czym się zajmują. Ludzie połączeni w ten sposób muszą się spotkać, a nić nawet, gdy się plącze, to nigdy się nie zerwie.Max Valentino wierzy, że pewnej nocy spotkał dziewczynę, która znajdowała się na drugim końcu jego nici. Co z tego, kiedy nawet nie poznał jej imienia, widział ją tylko raz w życiu, a było to, bagatela, piętnaście lat temu.Robin Wood nie wierzyła w przeznaczenie, ale pewnej nocy spotkała mężczyznę, który znajdował się na drugim końcu jej nici. Odmienił jej życie i sprawił, że stała się tym, kim jest teraz, choć znali się tylko kilka godzin i nigdy więcej się nie spotkali.Aż do teraz. Oboje się zmienili, dorośli, rozwinęli się, inaczej postrzegają otaczający ich świat. Czy magiczna czerwona nić jest silniejsza niż rzeczywistość, czy przeszłość powinna zostać tam, gdzie jej miejsce – w przeszłości?Hermia Stone urodziła się w mieście Mississauga (Ontario, Kanada). Jej ojciec służy w Kanadyjskiej Królewskiej Policji Konnej, matka, z pochodzenia Polka, jest aktorką teatralną. Studiowała w California Institute of the Arts, obecnie mieszka w Londynie. Ma dwóch braci, na tego starszego zrzuca całą odpowiedzialność za miłość do muzyki. I bardzo mu dziękuje.

Die erste Liebe ist bittersüß und unvergesslich ...Aphrodite steht mit der Reality-Show ihrer Familie »Catching up with the Carters« im Rampenlicht. Die Öffentlichkeit hält sie für ein Party-It-Girl. Wie es in ihr aussieht, weiß niemand. Nur Garett, dessen TV-Dynastie eine Fehde mit den Carters führt, kannte ihre Ängste. Doch ihre Liebe zerbrach in tausend Scherben. Als erneut fiese Dinge über sie geschrieben werden, ergreift Aphrodite die Chance, bei einer Datingshow hinter den Kulissen zu arbeiten und sich eine eigene Karriere aufzubauen. Am Set trifft sie ausgerechnet auf Garett. Ein Blick in seine blauen Augen, auf die Narbe an seinem Kinn, und die bittersüßen Erinnerungen sind zurück – wie auch diese unbeschreiblich tiefen Gefühle. Wenn Aphrodite ihnen nachgibt, könnte es sie endgültig zerstören ...Der Auftakt der mitreißenden New-Adult-Serie über eine Reality-TV-FamilieFam Schaper wurde 1997 in der Nähe von Frankfurt am Main geboren. Seit der Grundschule schreibt sie eigene Geschichten und auch während ihres Studiums in Passau hat ihre Begeisterung für Bücher sie nicht losgelassen. Egal, wohin sie geht, mindestens ein Notizbuch hat sie immer dabei, um keine Idee zu vergessen. Wenn sie nicht gerade schreibt, liest sie, bloggt oder schaut stundenlang Analysevideos über Filme und Serien auf YouTube.

‘This book is AMAZING!... What a SCRUMPTIOUS read!!... I genuinely could not, and did not want to put it down at all... I would advise that you switch your phone to silent, grab a ginormous slice of cake and ignore EVERYONE around you while you binge read...’ The Writing GarnetThe Cosy Kettle café is the perfect place to escape this summer, for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Debbie Johnson. Guests can tuck into fruit puddings and strawberry-studded ice cream, but for Flora, the warm summer breeze is blowing in big changes...When Flora finds out about her husband’s secret fling, she escapes to the one place she feels safe: her beloved café, the Cosy Kettle, in the charming village of Honeyford. Serving up cream teas to her café regulars is the perfect way to soothe her broken heart, and although she’s never lived in the area, the little community welcome her with open arms.She’s soon lodging with local eccentric Luna in her remote and beautiful Starlight Cottage, snuggled between rolling green hills. Luna’s handsome son Daniel lost his wife several years ago, and as Flora gets to know him, sharing walks through the blossom-scented woods, they both slowly begin to heal... and she realises that behind Daniel’s quiet exterior, there’s a passionate nature that makes her forget all about her ex-husband.As she settles into her new life, hosting a baking competition for the village’s summer celebration seems like a great idea... but with Daniel’s mysterious silences leading Flora to believe he’s hiding secrets, she can’t help but wonder if she can really trust him. And when the race to bake the perfect Victoria sponge stirs up old rivalries between locals, Flora starts to feel like she’s bitten off more than she can chew.After her new start, will Flora ever truly belong in Honeyford? And, this summer, can she risk opening up her heart again?Readers are loving A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle:‘Love love love this book so much! It's incredible... anyone who is a fan of a lovely heartwarming book, should definitely read this!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Oh my heart... a must-read... I am absolutely blown away by how much I loved and enjoyed it.... A well deserved five stars... Highly recommend. I actually devoured most of this book in a day, I couldn’t put it down.’ Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars‘Funny, heart-warming and totally addictive, I just couldn't put it down... an absolutely smashing book.’ Mrs C’s Honest Book Reviews, 5 stars‘This story was a fabulous feel-good read, with a little bit of mystery, some romance and plenty of laughs to keep you going right from the beginning to the end! I loved it and once started, couldn’t put it down!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars30k copies sold in the Cosy Kettle series.For fans of Cathy Bramley, Debbie Johnson and Jenny Colgan.Liz began her writing career as a journalist for newspapers and magazines before moving into the health sector as a communications manager and press officer. The low point of her career was abandoning an interview with Cliff Richard after two questions because she was about to faint – her excuse is that she was newly pregnant at the time. Liz lives by the sea in West Sussex with her husband and grown-up daughter. She spends a lot of time meaning to meditate, avoiding exercise, and missing her son who lives in London.

Ein magischer Sommer in NorwegenIn der malerischen Altstadt von Trondheim, wo bunte Holzhäuser sich an enge Kopfsteinpflastergassen schmiegen und sich die frische Fjordluft mit den Aromen aus zahlreichen Cafés mischt, erfüllen sich die DIY-Instagrammerin Frida und der Kunsthistoriker Sander den Traum eines eigenen Ladens. Der Haken ist nur – sie müssen sich ein Geschäft teilen, und schon beim ersten Kennenlernen ist für beide klar: Sie können einander nicht ausstehen! Um einer gemeinsamen Freundin zu helfen, ziehen sie jedoch bald an einem Strang und merken: Dieser Sommer birgt einen ganz besonderen Zauber. Werden sie der Liebe auch dann eine Chance geben, wenn ihre Vergangenheit droht, sie einzuholen?Diese Arbeit wurde gefördert im Rahmen des Stipendienprogramms der VG Wort in NEUSTART KULTUR der Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien.Julie Larsen, Jahrgang 1979, liebt ihre Familie, Hunde, Katzen, Vögel, Kinder und das Meer. Sie lebt und arbeitet in der Nähe von München, träumt sich mit ihren romantischen Geschichten aber in den hohen Norden nach Skandinavien, wo sich Himmel und Meer begegnen, die Sommertage lang und die Winternächte unendlich erscheinen.

‘I ended up reading until the wee small hours of the morning... Certainly took me on an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the ups and downs, the happiness and sadness, the laughs and the sobs.’Tess and Simon Sparrow may have a few more grey hairs than they used to, but that doesn’t stop them from being swept up in a whirlwind romance and starting over.Swapping their city lives for an escape to the Cornish countryside, they fall in love with a crumbling hotel and impulsively buy it to renovate as their forever home.But soon the newlyweds have had their first fight (and their second and third...) and building costs are spiralling out of control. Their families think they’re mad and Tess is starting to agree – she just wants to escape back to civilisation.Doing up the glorious, wisteria-clad property was meant to be a delightful retirement project. But the electrics are faulty, there’s no central heating, and the kitchen ceiling’s fallen in: the dream has become reality and things only get more chaotic when the first guests arrive...Mysterious Celia, hapless romantic Dominic and tarnished, lovelorn actress Titania are all looking for a fresh start. Everyone in this eclectic group has their own reasons for being in Cornwall, but the summer is full of secrets and surprises. As plans go awry and truths are revealed, Tess and Simon realise that they’ve taken on a bigger challenge than they intended to: can their happily-ever-after survive the chaos or will this end up being the biggest mistake of their lives?From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Kicking the Bucket List and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Why readers are loving The Golden Oldies Guesthouse:‘Five golden stars for Dee McDonald’s latest... charming... The Golden Oldies Guesthouse features humour with a deft touch, charm, fun, love and romance.’ Jena Books‘Utterly charming!... It’s gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended!’ NetGalley Reviewer‘A hilarious romp... larger than life characters...Told as only Dee Macdonald can tell these stories of ‘older folk’ having another swipe at life and all that follows this book is funny, heart-warming, makes you feel good... a joy to read... 10/10.’ Goodreads Reviewer.Top 50 Amazon UK authorAged 18, Dee arrived in London from Scotland and typed her way round the West End for a couple of years before joining BOAC (forerunner of British Airways) in Passenger Services for 2 years and then as a stewardess for 8 years. She has worked in Market Research, Sales and at the Thames TV Studios when they had the franchise. Dee has since relocated to Cornwall, where she spent 10 years running B&Bs, and only began writing when she was over 70! Married twice, she has one son and two grandsons.

Charlie's marriage is over - but that does not mean that her life is. It is just down to her besty Mercedes to convince her of that!Mercedes draws up the perfect bucket list and begins a one-woman mission to lift Charlie's spirits.Before long, Charlie is belly-dancing, bungee-jumping and much more...including rekindling her love life with handsome journalist Jake.But she is having so much fun as the bucket list grows - and has questions about Jake.Should she stick to the single life of adventure or dive into a serious relationship with Jake?This funny and uplifting book is ideal for fans of Poppy Dolan, Mhairi Mcfarlane and Heidi Swain.What everyone’s saying about Take a Chance on Me:'The first few pages of the book gave me goosebumps and made me gasp ... powerful is an understatement if I'm honest, the whole storyline had such a hold on me ... 'Take a Chance on Me’ is now in my Top 5 favourite books, ever. 5 stars' The Writing Garnet'You will laugh and possibly cry ...a lovely novel that was such a pleasure to read.' What's Better than Books'This really is a feel good funalicious book which had me smiling throughout.' The Reading ShedThis book was previously published as Three Little Birds.Amazon UK Top 100 - Over 16,000 copies soldCarol Wyer garnered a loyal following as an author of romantic comedies, and won The People’s Book Prize Award for non-fiction (2015). In 2017 she stepped from comedy to the 'dark side' and embarked on a series of thrillers, featuring the popular DI Robyn Carter, which earned her recognition as a crime writer. The Staffordshire-based writer now has more crime novels in the pipeline, although she can still sometimes be found performing her stand-up comedy routine Laugh While You Still Have Teeth.

‘I laughed, I laughed a lot ... you will be guaranteed to remember it ... my feel good book of 2016 so far!’ The Writing GarnetShe wanted a new life and true love. But the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.All Polly has to her name is a string of failed relationships and a mountain of debt. She sees herself as a hopeless case and would do anything to change her luck.So when she’s given the opportunity to swap all she’s ever known for a life of luxury, Polly jumps at the chance. Soon, it’s all diamonds, spa days and celebrity parties. Now all that's missing from her life is a bit of romance. Will hunky Matt be the man to heal her broken heart?But money can’t always buy you happiness. Can the life she’s always dreamed of get in the way of true love?A witty, heart warming read, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Angela Marsons, and Carole Matthews.Praise for Life Swap:‘Brilliant and freaking cool ... The ending, OMG it was HILARIOUS. Everyone should definitely read this!’ Book Reviews by Jan'Totally didn't see the way this book was going ... witty, funny and a great pick me up.’ Mum Reinvented Blog"Life Swap... what a book! It's entertaining, witty, intelligently written and each page makes you smile. All of us have those 'uh-oh' moments in life and this novel makes us see the brighter side and that everything works out in the end. Laughter really is the best medicine - pick up this book and read it for yourself' Celia SawyerPraise for Carol Wyer:‘A wonderful writer of light-hearted, funny, witty and entertaining novels. Her books are like pick-me-ups!’ Cath ‘n’Kindle Book ReviewsAmazon UK Top 30 - Over 29,000 copies soldCarol Wyer garnered a loyal following as an author of romantic comedies, and won The People’s Book Prize Award for non-fiction (2015). In 2017 she stepped from comedy to the 'dark side' and embarked on a series of thrillers, featuring the popular DI Robyn Carter, which earned her recognition as a crime writer. The Staffordshire-based writer now has more crime novels in the pipeline, although she can still sometimes be found performing her stand-up comedy routine Laugh While You Still Have Teeth.

Andie finds herself in the midst of a media scandal that threatens to end her career as a TV landscape designer and her relationship with fellow presenter Johnny.On impulse, she decides to rent her grandmother's old home in southern Spain where she stayed as a child, but is shocked to discover that the beautiful Mediterranean garden she loved is now neglected and overgrown. Worse, her booking has fallen through and ex-flamenco dancer Vicente and his little son Rafi are staying at Casa Higuera – where Vicente's wife died in an unexplained accident.After a rocky first meeting, Andie offers to restore the garden, and gradually she and Vicente form a tentative bond.As the garden heals and reveals its secrets, can anything grow between two people who have lost so much?An unputdownable romance set under the beautiful Spanish sunshine, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley, Jennifer Bohnet and T.A. Williams.Cherry Radford was a piano teacher at the Royal Ballet Junior School, a keyboard player in a band, and a research optometrist at London's Moorfields Eye Hospital before finally becoming an author. She writes uplifting novels about identity, renewal and romance, and, having been raised by a half-Spanish mother, her love of Spain and Spanish culture comes through in all her novels. The Spanish House, The Spanish Garden and The Spanish Cove are three novels set in the starkly beautiful Cabo de Gata Natural Park region of coastal Andalusia, where she now lives.

Juliana makes a modest living as an "ethnic" TV/film extra – even though her only connections with her Spanish heritage are her cacti, intermittent Spanish classes, and some confused memories of a Spanish mother she hasn't seen since she was seven.When her beloved Uncle Arturo offers her the chance to discover her roots while house-sitting at his coastal home in a quiet corner of Andalusia, Juliana can't believe her luck. Especially when he reveals that the house will be hers if she fulfils ten life-enhancing 'Conditions' within 90 days.Redecoration of the house and a visit to the old film studio where her mother used to sew costumes seem ridiculously simple tasks for such a wonderful reward. But little does Juliana realise that there are family secrets and inherited rivalries awaiting her in sunny Spain, and the condition that she has to 'get on with the neighbours' – who include a ruggedly handsome but moody artist – may be harder than she thinks.Perfect for fans of'An absolutely delightful and captivating read!' – Lucy Coleman, bestselling author of Summer in Andalucia'A delightful, romantic and moving adventure. I enjoyed every moment... A delicious slice of golden escapism' – Louise Douglas, bestselling author of The House by the SeaCherry Radford writes uplifting novels about identity, renewal and romance, and, having been raised by a half-Spanish mother, her love of Spain and Spanish culture comes through in all her novels."The Spanish House", "The Spanish Garden" and "The Spanish Cove" are three novels set in the starkly beautiful Cabo de Gata Natural Park region of coastal Andalusia, where she now lives.

Auf nach Eden Bay - in der humorvollen Liebesromanreihe von Bestsellerautorin Saskia Louis!Wenn Liebe eine zweite Chance verdient ...Ethan Kavanaghs Leben ist ein Haufen Müll.Sein Haus kann er sich nicht leisten, seine Heimatstadt möchte ihn ungefragt zum Bürgermeister ernennen und sein kaputtes Bein könnte ihn den Job als Feuerwehrmann kosten. Was er braucht, ist eine gute Physiotherapeutin und seine Ruhe. Was er bekommt, ist die Nummer seiner Ex-Freundin und somit eine Katastrophe mit Ansage. Denn obwohl er sich geschworen hat, Laura nie wieder in sein Leben zu lassen, kriegt er sie seit Jahren nicht aus dem Kopf ...Laura Wilsons Leben ist mehr als passabel.Sie liebt ihren Job, hat fantastische Freunde und mit ihrer exzentrische Mutter kommt sie auch klar. Dass sie nur einmal im Jahr datet und noch nie "Ich liebe dich" gesagt hat, stört sie nicht im geringsten. Egal, was ihre beste Freundin behauptet: Das Ganze hat nichts mit Ethan zu tun, über den sie schon seit Jahren hinweg ist. Und wenn sie ihn als Patient aufnehmen muss, um das zu beweisen, dann wird sie das tun! Was soll schon passieren? Sie verbindet nichts mehr - außer tausend ungesagte Worte und diese blöde Körperchemie ...Saskia Louis kam 1993 mit einer Menge Fantasie zur Welt, die sie seit der vierten Klasse nutzt, um Geschichten zu schreiben. Zusammen mit ihren älteren Brüdern wuchs sie in der Kleinstadt Hattingen auf und über die Jahre hat sie ihr Zuhause in unterhaltsamer Frauenliteratur und Fantasy gefunden. Heute wohnt sie in Köln und wünscht sich, dass Menschen mehr singen als schimpfen würden. Ihr größter Traum ist es, den Soundtrack zu der Verfilmung eines ihrer Bücher zu schreiben.

Sie betreibt eine Bar in einem Fischerdorf in den Hamptons. Er ist Multi-Millionär auf der Suche nach einem ungewöhnlichen Nervenkitzel. Zusammen sind sie ein Desaster.Charlie liebt ihre Bar am verträumten Hafen, doch sie steht kurz vor dem Bankrott und scheint ihr Lebenswerk aufgeben zu müssen. Da taucht plötzlich dieser reiche Schnösel in seinen Markenklamotten auf und bietet ihr an, ihre Bar zu retten. Die Gegenleistung, die er dafür verlangt, ist allerdings ziemlich fragwürdig.Moon verordnet sich selbst eine Auszeit von seiner Firma, nachdem sein Geschäftspartner sich das Leben genommen hat, und kehrt in die Heimat zurück. Schnell erkennt der attraktive CEO, welchen Luxus er sich dort als Nächstes kaufen möchte. Allerdings hat er die Rechnung ohne das Chaos gemacht, das die sturköpfige Charlie in seiner Brust anrichtet.Für Geld kann man vieles kaufen. Aber kann man damit auch alles wiedergutmachen?Die Erfolgsautorinnen C. R. Scott und Emily West haben mit ihren Romanen ein großes Publikum gewonnen. In 'Brilliant Deal' haben sie erstmals zu zweit eine Geschichte geschrieben - sehr zur Freude ihrer Fans.

En plaget ung mor vil gøre alt for en chance mere i denne hjerteskærende og dog håbefulde historie fra bestsellerforfatteren og BookTok-fænomenet Colleen Hoover.Efter at have afsonet fem år i fængsel for en tragisk fejltagelse vender den unge kvinde Kenna Rowan tilbage til byen, hvor alt gik galt. Hun håber på at blive genforenet med sin fireårige datter, men alle i datterens liv virker fast besluttede på at holde Kenna væk lige meget hvor hårdt hun kæmper for at bevise sit værd. Den eneste, som ikke har lukket døren helt er Ledger Ward, den lokale barejer og et af de sidste bindeled mellem Kenna og hendes datter. Samtidig med at kærligheden mellem Ledger og Kenna vokser, forsøger Kenna nu at rydde op i sin fortid.Colleen Hoovers bøger har altid ramt læserne lige i hjertekulen. Bøgerne ligger højt på listen over de bedste kærlighedsromaner hos Goodreads og de seneste år har hendes bøger gennem BookTok ramt endnu flere læsere. Hashtagget #ItEndsWithUs (da: Det ender med os) har over 500 millioner views på TikTok.Minder om ham (org. Reminders of Him) er Hoovers nyeste roman. Mange af hendes romaner er udkommet på dansk, bl.a. bestsellerne Det ender med os, 9. november og Forbandende kærlighed.

Kristina suostuu vastentahtoisesti vetämään antiikkikurssia. Hän viihtyisi mieluiten itsekseen kotona eikä haluaisi tutustua uusiin ihmisiin. Miksi hän on erakoitunut? Millaisia salaisuuksia hänellä on?Keski-ikäisten Martinin ja Marian parisuhde on kriisissä, ja kurssi on viimeinen yritys paikata rakoilevaa avioliittoa. Nuori yksinhuoltaja Klara voittaa sattumalta kurssipaikan mutta myisi sen mieluiten pois ja pitäisi rahat. Vastikään leskeksi jäänyt Per-Olof suostuu osallistumaan kurssille tyttäriensä painostuksesta. Ainoa alusta asti innokas kurssilainen on Peter, kokki, joka haluaa tutustua antiikkiesineiden maailmaan.Kurssin aikana osallistujien kohtalot nivoutuvat vähitellen toisiinsa. Ystävyyssuhteita solmitaan, rakkaus alkaa hehkua ja kosto on suloista. Antiikkikurssi eksyneille sydämille on sydäntälämmittävä hyvän olon romaani.Åsa Hallengård on ruotsalainen kirjailija ja opettaja, jonka ensimmäinen romaani Antiikkikurssi eksyneille sydämille julkaistiin vuonna 2019.

Greta James er en stjerne. Hun elsker at stå på scenen med sin guitar og spille for fyldte stadioner og koncertsale. Lige indtil hendes mor dør og hun bryder sammen på scenen.Hun siger modstræbende ja til at tage moderens plads på den ugelange krydstogtrejse til Alaska, som forældrene har planlagt - men uden hendes mor er familiens lim forsvundet og forholdet til både hendes far og bror kompliceret. Samtidig frygter hun for om hun kan blive klar til de ventende koncerter.Ombord på krydstogtskibet møder hun Ben Wilder, en historiker, som også tumler med store omvæltninger i sit liv. Ben er ombord for at holde sit foredrag om Jack Londons bog The Call of the Wild, en eventyrlig historie, som Gretas mor elskede, og Ben fanger Gretas opmærksomhed selv efter hendes seneste dating-fadæser. Mens Greta arbejder på at hele genopbygge sin selvsikkerhed, og Ben må konfrontere sin usikre fremtid, læner de sig op ad hinanden for at finde op og ned i livets svære valg. Jennifer E. Smith har skrevet en livsbekræftende og humoristisk pageturner om livets store omvæltninger.

Comforted by the gentle hum of the beehives at the bottom of the garden, Grace drains the last of her tea and walks slowly back towards the little hillside house she adores. Her marriage is over, but is it too late to start her life again?Beekeeper Grace thought throwing out her cheating husband would be the hardest thing she ever did. But when she opens the door to a property developer one morning, it’s clear that keeping her beautiful home and garden – her only sanctuary throughout her miserable marriage – will be the greatest challenge of all...Fleeing to her best friend at the farm next door, Grace blurts out all her problems, only to be overheard by Amos, a handsome, free-spirited visitor with a twinkle in his eye. Fascinated by Grace and her bees, Amos offers to stay in the village of Hope Corner, to help turn her home into a guest house in return for lessons on beekeeping.As Grace shows Amos how to nurture a hive and harvest honeycomb without getting stung, he is charming but secretive. He never stays long in the same place after an incident in his past involving a mysterious woman named Maria. But as their eyes lock over a jar of homemade honey, Grace can’t help feeling that she’d really like him to stay...Determined to dispel her growing suspicion that Amos is running from something serious, Grace goes in search of the truth about Maria. But when she finds it, will she still want Amos to put down roots in Hope Corner, and will they still have a house to return to?No matter how far they travel, bees will always find their way home...An absolutely perfect feel good romance for readers who adore Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson.Readers adore The Beekeeper’s Cottage:‘Captures you from the start... full of romance... you are so invested in these characters it is almost heart-breaking to stop reading about them and their lives. An excellent summer read, full of warmth and the sweet taste of honey. Highly recommended.’ The Book Jotter, 5 stars‘What an emotional and heart-wrenching read. I've read a few by Emma Davies before but this was certainly my fave. I felt like I was right there with the characters... A lovely read.’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars‘I could literally imagine walking through the gardens and near the bees and smelling all the flowers. I could taste the food and imagine sitting and having tea with the characters. Thank you for such a lovely book!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars.130k copies of Emma Davies’ books sold to date. Previous title The Little Cottage on the Hill reached Amazon UK and Amazon CA top 70.Emma once worked for a design studio where she was asked to provide a fun, humorous, and not necessarily true anecdote about herself for their website. She wrote the following: ‘I am a bestselling novelist currently masquerading as a thirty-something mother of three.’ Well the job didn’t work out but she’s now a forty-something mother of three and happy to report the rest of her dream came true. She now lives in rural Shropshire with her husband, three children, and two guinea pigs where she writes full time from a shed in the garden.

‘I really fell for this storyline hook, line and sinker... a beautiful, touching storyline which will have you feeling fuzzy from your head to your toes, and possibly your shoulders and knees in between.’ The Writing GarnetCarrie Dashwood fled Dorset ten years ago when her best friend Megan stole her love, local heart-throb Tom. Now she’s back to help run her aunt Ruby’s flower stall in idyllic Shipley.Trying to persuade herself that her feelings for Tom are in the past, Carrie plans to avoid him and Megan completely. But it’s not to be, because Ruby’s Blooms are arranging the flowers for Megan and Tom’s wedding.Soon Carrie’s crawling under the stall to hide and accidentally inventing an imaginary boyfriend. But with the stall’s finances in jeopardy and Ruby needing her niece more than ever, Carrie has to keep her emotions in check.With bouquets to arrange, family secrets to uncover, and Tom unavoidably a part of her life again, can Carrie keep her cool, save the stall, and find her very own happy ever after?A heartening and uplifting read about lost love and true friendship. Perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin, Cathy Bramley, and Polly Babbington.‘The author has a way of just bringing her novels and the characters to life. They are such fabulous feel good books... This is a series that will have fans falling over themselves to get their hands on a copy. It really is that good.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘What a lovely, evocative story!... Wow! A beautiful story of lost love and coming of age and new beginnings. Written with heart. Loved it! Cannot wait for more by this author.’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars‘What a complete and utter joy... I found myself chortling away... Charming and feel-good and I loved every minute of it.’ Short Book and Scribes, 5 stars.The Beachside collection has sold over 75,000 copiesAfter 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. When she’s not writing she reads avidly, walks dogs at her local rescue centre, and is eagerly awaiting the next season of The Walking Dead. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three grown-up children.

The view across the valley takes her breath away; everywhere she looks tiny patches of colour – ochre, chestnut, lime and purple. The farmhouse behind her glows pink in the morning sun. Finally, Flora has the home of her dreams... but is she about to lose it?Free-spirited Flora Dunbar is heartbroken at the news that she must close down her beloved little flower shop on the high street. As she packs away her pretty pots and vases and locks the door for the very last time, the only spark of hope is an offer from Ned, a gorgeous farmer with an irresistible twinkle in his eye, to come and start a new life on his family farm.Arriving at Hope Corner, Flora’s heart sings as she takes in the stunning landscape that surrounds her new home. But it’s not long before she realises that her creative, romantic thinking has no place in a household built on tradition and strict routine.Pulling up her signature striped socks and throwing herself into her chores, little by little Flora blossoms as she learns to love the order and patterns of life on the land, feeding the chickens every morning and checking on the cows at night. But the more she understands about her new home, the more she suspects it’s under threat, and worse, that Ned is hiding something from her...But this time, Flora’s not going to run from her problems, especially not when she was just beginning to let herself believe that Ned could really be The One. Can she find a way to save her relationship AND the first house she’s ever truly called home?An absolutely gorgeous and utterly uplifting romance to sweep you off your feet! Perfect reading for fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson.Readers adore The House at Hope Corner:‘Wow!!! Five stars is not enough for this book! Absolutely nothing more than delightful and purely heart-warming! I did not put this book down!!... I highly recommended this book and can't wait to get my hands on all of her books!!!!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Joyful and uplifting and really warms the cockles of your heart... Entirely uplifting and satisfying, with an ending that really does bring a tear to the eye along with the widest of smiles. The writing is excellent – an ease of readability, a vividly described setting, excellent character development... this book has all the warmth of the fluffiest blanket, and I enjoyed it very much.’ Being Anne, 5 stars‘Surpassed all my expectations!... the warmth just pours out of it and it is a tremendously enjoyable read! I cannot recommend this one highly enough... A full five dancing, glowing stars!’ Grace J Reviewerlady, 5 starsEmma once worked for a design studio where she was asked to provide a fun, humorous, and not necessarily true anecdote about herself for their website. She wrote the following: ‘I am a bestselling novelist currently masquerading as a thirty-something mother of three.’ Well the job didn’t work out but she’s now a forty-something mother of three and happy to report the rest of her dream came true. She now lives in rural Shropshire with her husband, three children, and two guinea pigs where she writes full time from a shed in the garden.

‘I absolutely loved it from start to finish and really didn’t want it to end.' The Reading ShedAmongst the beautiful olive groves and sea-front tavernas, summer has arrived on the sun-drenched island of Crete.After losing the love of her life, Ria’s life has been on hold. So when her boss becomes completely unbearable she makes the snap decision to run away to the Greek island of Crete, armed only with her passport.When Ria finds herself working for eccentric novelist Caroline, she meets handsome vineyard owner Tom. He’s charming, mysterious and Ria starts to wonder if it’s not just the beautiful Greek island that she’s falling for.But as Ria gets to know Tom better, she uncovers a tangled web of secrets. What is he hiding? Ria has some secrets of her own. Can she open up to Tom and learn to live again?This summer, escape to the sun with this charming and emotional story about starting over and grabbing happiness with both hands.Read what everyone's saying about The Summer Escape:'Five out of five stars. A really enjoyable read, this book had it all for me ... loveable, warm, believable characters, a great plot and the Greek ambiance was perfect for my rainy Sunday escape!' Shellyback Books'Lily Graham's writing really brings Crete to life on the pages of this book. You can almost smell the souvlaki and feel the sand between your toes and the sun on the back of your neck. I'm not so sure about the Greek coffee though! If you're looking for a summer escape for yourself, pop this one into your bag or suitcase' Fabulous Book Fiend'Lily has a gorgeous way with words. The Summer Escape is a beautifully written story, full of secrets and intrigue, far deeper than I'd first thought. I couldn't put it down.' Louise JensenNote: Previously published as 'An Invincible Summer.' This is a new extended version.Over 46,000 copies sold. Amazon US and UK Top 20 bestselling author.Lily has been telling stories since she was a child, starting with her imaginary rabbit, Stephanus, and their adventures in the enchanted peach tree in her garden, which she envisioned as a magical portal to Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree. She’s never really got out of the habit of making things up, and still thinks of Stephanus rather fondly. She lives with her husband and her English bulldog, Fudge, and brings her love for the sea and country-living to her fiction.