Modern and Contemporary romance

"Ich heiße Niu. N und I und U."Ein Neustart in New York. Die Hoffnung auf bessere Zeiten. Doch die Vergangenheit reist mit. Aber dann kommt Niu ...Carmen und Thomas sind gerade erst nach New York gezogen. Sie haben große Pläne für ihr neues gemeinsames Leben. Doch dann lernen sie unabhängig voneinander Niu kennen. Wie zufällig taucht sie immer wieder auf: in der U-Bahn, im Coffee Shop, an der Brooklyn Bridge. Beide verfallen schnell Nius Bann und beginnen, ihr bisheriges Leben zu hinterfragen.Thomas versucht in seinem neuen Traumjob anzukommen und Deutschland hinter sich zu lassen. Carmen wird immer wieder von der Erinnerung an Erlebnisse in Deutschland heimgesucht, von denen Thomas nichts weiß. Werden sich Carmen und Thomas wieder annähern? Und welche Rolle spielt Niu dabei?Niu erzählt mit feinem Gespür von den Wünschen und Sorgen eines jungen Paares in unserer schnelllebigen Zeit, in der sich Beziehungen, Rollenverständnisse, individuelle Freiheit, die perfekte Idee von Familie und all die unendlichen Möglichkeiten ständig neu definieren – und doch neben einer großen Sehnsucht nach Stetigkeit und Verlässlichkeit stehen.Kathrin Werner, Jahrgang 1983, ist Redakteurin bei der Süddeutschen Zeitung. Sie lebte fast sieben Jahre lang in New York und arbeitete dort als Korrespondentin. Niu ist ihr erster Roman. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und zwei kleinen Kindern in München.

Eigentlich sollte es ein leichter Job werden: Eine Frau für den Prinzen finden und damit das Ansehen der königlichen Familie schützen.Doch nichts in Bezug auf Prinz Aramis ist jemals leicht - das hätte ich wissen müssen. Als ich schon kurz davor bin, alles hinzuschmeißen, präsentiert er mir seinen "perfekten" Plan: Ich würde seine feste Freundin werden. Nur zum Schein. Keine Gefühle.Und hat Aramis sich einmal was in den Kopf gesetzt, ist er davon nicht mehr abzubringen. Also akzeptiere ich das Angebot - aber ich setze klare Grenzen. Grenzen, die Aramis jeden Tag aufs Neue zu übertreten versucht. Die ich ihn täglich immer weiter übertreten lasse. Und ich merke viel zu spät, dass ich den Unterschied zwischen leidenschaftlichem Spiel und Realität kaum noch erkennen kann.Dass ich damit meinen Job riskiere, ist die eine Sache. Aber mein Herz werde ich nicht aufs Spiel setzen ...Ein Prinz der genau weiß, was er will: Sie. Der zweite Band der sinnlichen Royal Romance von New-York-Times-Bestseller-Autorin Claire Contreras.Claire Contreras schreibt Geschichten voller Romantik und Knistern. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann, zwei Söhnen, drei Bulldoggen und zwei Streunerkatzen im Süden Floridas - auch wenn sie nie zugeben würde, dass ihr die beiden Streuner gehören. Wenn sie nicht selber schreibt, liest sie gern Romane und verliert sich darin.

An uplifting rom-com about heartache and finding love again, 'The Spring of Second Chances' follows Phoebe who has spent the past year living under a cloud. She is determined to make a change in her life now and wants to fall in love for a second time after she lost the man she loved in a tragic accident.She has found her dream job, but there are a magnitude of stresses which have come with it. When single-dad Jack walks into her life, is she ready to fall in love again or is it too soon for her to get over her heartbreak?A story about second chances, this is a feel good read that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. For fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie SilverTilly has sold over 290,000 copies.Previously published as four novellas and in the collection Mishaps in Millrise.From a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

When Marnie Appleton inherited a sweet shop from her grandfather she was determined to do his legacy proud. The shop has been a much-loved feature of the little seaside town of Shipley for years, but now Marnie needs to bring it up to date, and she’s recruited gorgeous new assistant Josh to help.Marnie gets busy redecorating the shop and choosing delicious new sweets to stock, but things are never that simple: new neighbour Isobel, a fame-hungry blogger, is on a crusade against sugar, and she’ll go to any lengths to secure bad publicity for Marnie’s shop.Marnie fights back with homemade sugar-free treats, but with her best friend Beth heavily pregnant, her grandmother Celia recovering from an operation, and her very recently ex-boyfriend Alex returning to Shipley with a new love, Marnie has a lot on her plate.And then there’s Josh, with whom Marnie is struggling to keep her relationship strictly professional... Will both the sweet shop and love flourish?A deliciously heartwarming read about family, friends and handmade coconut ice. Perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin, Emily Henry, and Tilly Tennant.What people are saying about The Beachside Sweet Shop:‘I do love a book that can make me giggle after just a few pages. As well as being funny, the storyline had a homely feel to it, reading it made me feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome...It’s amazing how much drama one little sweet shop can create! I was captivated, and sometimes surprised, by the goings on in the little village shop...a bright read that left a smile on my face and my taste buds in need of some sweet treats.’ 5* V Family Fun‘I smiled all of the way through this gorgeous heart-warming read. A lot of the sweets reminded me of my childhood. The fictional Seaside town of Shipley sounds gorgeous, I almost packed my bags and started looking on TripAdvisor for a place to stay. The characters and storyline are just everything I adore in a book. I can honestly say that I felt quite sad to be saying farewell to everyone at the end.’ 5* The Reading Shed‘Brilliant! Such a beautiful, heart warming story! Loved every word! So well written. A magical, feel good tale. Loved, loved, loved. Highly recommend it to everyone.’ Renita D’Silva‘Had me chortling away...really funny...A fabulous candy cane of a read. I absolutely loved it.’ 5* Short Book and Scribe‘Light-hearted and witty...Kept me glued to the pages.’ 4* On My Bookshelf‘I feared I would short circuit my Kindle with tears from laughing.’ 5* Books from Dusk til Dawn‘Fantastically funny...an entertaining read.’ Jo’s Book Journey‘A sweet and charming read.’ 4* Pretty Little Book Reviews‘This book was a great read, so easy to dive into and get lost...Highly recommend it...dive in and forget the world around you.’ 4* Trish B’s Blog‘Such a sweet book (sorry, couldn’t resist)... A really cute, sweet (sorry, I did it again) read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.’ 5* Lilac Mills‘A delightful British love story.’ For the Love of Books‘I do love a book that can make me giggle after just a few pages. As well as being funny, the storyline had a homely feel to it, reading it made me feel comfortable, relaxed and welcome...It’s amazing how much drama one little sweet shop can create! I was captivated, and sometimes surprised, by the goings on in the little village shop...a bright read that left a smile on my face and my taste buds in need of some sweet treats.’ 5* V Family Fun‘I smiled all of the way through this gorgeous heart-warming read. A lot of the sweets reminded me of my childhood. The fictional Seaside town of Shipley sounds gorgeous, I almost packed my bags and started looking on TripAdvisor for a place to stay. The characters and storyline are just everything I adore in a book. I can honestly say that I felt quite sad to be saying farewell to everyone at the end.’ 5* The Reading Shed‘Light-hearted and witty...Kept me glued to the pages.’ 4* On My Bookshelf‘Funny, heart-warming and entertaining.’ 4* Where the Reader Grows‘Light, quick moving and engaging.’ 4* I am Indeed‘Very enjoyable... a lovely read infused with warmth, humour and romance.’ Shaz’s Book Blog‘This book was a great read, so easy to dive into and get lost...Highly recommend it...dive in and forget the world around you.’ 4* Trish B’s BlogThe Beachside SeriesKaren Clarke is a multi-published author, currently writing psychological thrillers that explore the darker side of life and relationships.Karen has previously written twelve romantic comedies and also co-writes thrillers with fellow author Amanda Brittany. Her short stories have been published in women's magazines in the UK and abroad.Originally from Yorkshire, Karen has lived in Buckinghamshire in the UK for many years with her husband and three grown-up children. When she's not writing, she reads a lot, loves photography, walking, baking and eating cake.

Seit ihrer besten Freundin etwas Furchtbares zugestoßen ist, wofür Mia sich die Schuld gibt, lässt die Studentin niemanden mehr an sich heran. Nur ihre Rockband gibt ihr ein wenig Halt. Als Mia bei einer Bandprobe den attraktiven Noah kennenlernt, ist ihr erster Impuls, ihn auf Abstand zu halten. Stattdessen geht Noahs offene, einfühlsame Art Mia unter die Haut – vor allem, als sie feststellt, dass es auch in seinem Leben etwas gibt, das ihn sehr verletzt. Doch anders als Mia verschließt Noah sich nicht vor der Welt. Kann er ihr zeigen, wie sie die Mauern, die sie um sich errichtet hat, einreißen kann?Nina Bilinszki ist mitten im Ruhrgebiet aufgewachsen, ehe es sie 2009 ins Rhein-Main-Gebiet zog. Bücher begleiten sie dabei schon ihr ganzes Leben, und auch das Schreiben ist inzwischen nicht mehr aus ihrem Leben wegzudenken.

Sidste og afsluttende bind om luksushotellet Flanagans og de hemmeligheder og intriger, der omgærder stedet og dets ejere.London 2000. Frankie elsker at drive hotel Flanagans. Det gør hende ikke noget, at hendes søster, Billie, fokuserer på sin filmkarriere og er langt væk fra London. Så længe Frankie har sin familie og sit dyrebare team på Flanagans ved sin side, kan hun klare hvad som helst. Men da hendes ægteskab begynder at vakle, ramler alt om ørerne på hende, og hun må indse, at hun ikke længere kan stå for ansvaret af hotellet alene.For Billie kommer Frankies råb om hjælp på et meget ubelejligt tidspunkt. Hun er flyttet til New York, er nyforelsket og har netop fået en hovedrolle i en film, som alle stjerner og konkurrenter er misundelige over. Verden og mulighederne ligger for hendes fødder, men kan hun sige nej til sin elskede søster?

An intelligent, passionate, compelling romance set between England and Jamaica, imbued with picturesque Caribbean sun, sand, and sea descriptions.‘I dream you last night.’ Mother Cynthy’s smile, like her eyes, courted mischief. ‘Dream you were swimming with fishes. This can mean only one thing...’The Meadows, Jamaica. Beautiful young Kat Lewis, artist and daughter of the community, has always wanted a child. When Mother Cynthy, the town herbalist, sees Kat swimming with fishes in a dream, the vision can only mean one thing: Kat will soon be a mother.Tall, handsome Thornton "Ben" Benjamin, a successful Londoner in the real estate business, is on a business trip to The Meadows when he spots Kat on the beach. Despite the warning signs in his head, he is unable to resist. He pursues her and their initial friendship soon develops into a passionate romance.But secrets remain untold between them: Kat is suffering from a chronic illness and Ben has a secret life back home. Will their love survive those revelations, and will Ben be the man to make Kat's dream come true?Dark, suspenseful, and romantic. A page-turning love affair set against the rich backdrop of Jamaica, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Tia Williams and Adele Parks.

Der Duft von Meer und Wald, ein alter Gutshof und die LiebeDas Rascheln der Blätter, die in sanftes Licht getauchten Bäume und das Rauschen des Meeres. Als Ella in ihre Heimatstadt an der ostfriesischen Küste zurückkehrt, um eine Vertretungsstelle als Försterin anzunehmen, verzaubert die idyllische Landschaft sie erneut. Aber wieder in Ostfriesland muss sie sich ihrer Vergangenheit stellen und endlich wichtige Entscheidungen treffen, die ihr Familienerbe betreffen. Der attraktive Clemens, auf dessen Gutshof sie ein Haus gemietet hat, macht alles noch komplizierter. Er weckt eine tiefe Sehnsucht nach Zweisamkeit in ihr – vielleicht ist sie doch bereit, Wurzeln zu schlagen. Ist sie mutig genug, das Glück mit beiden Händen zu ergreifen?Jule Böhm ist ein richtiges Naturkind und hat es als kleines Mädchen geliebt, die Wälder und Felder ihrer Heimat zu durchstreifen. Sie studierte Germanistik und Musik und arbeitete als Kauffrau im Gesundheitswesen. Sie ist verheiratet, hat zwei Kinder und lebt bei Köln. So richtig auftanken kann sie am besten an der Nordsee, wo sie und ihre Familie mindestens einmal im Jahr zu finden sind, bei Ostfriesentee und Rosinenbrötchen.

Eishockeyprofi Mika McKiernan lebt nach einer strikten Regel: länger als eine Nacht bleibt er bei keiner Frau. Aufgrund seiner schmerzhaften Vergangenheit kommen tiefere Gefühle für den Bad Boy nicht in Frage. Das ändert sich allerdings schlagartig, als er sich nach einer seiner Bettgeschichten nackt auf Josies Balkon flüchtet. Die hilfsbereite Krankenschwester verdreht dem sonst so abgebrühten Mika derart den Kopf, dass er sich sogar auf eine Freundschaft einlassen würde, nur um ihr nahe zu sein.Eine Freundschaft mit dem Frauenheld Mika ist das Letzte, wonach Josie der Sinn steht – schließlich weiß sie, dass er Ärger bedeutet. Seinem Charme zu widerstehen, ist jedoch schwerer als gedacht und schon bald ist Josies Herz in großer Gefahr.Liv Keen wuchs in einer großen und etwas verrückten Patchworkfamilie auf. Schon als kleines Mädchen versorgte ihre unkonventionelle Uroma sie mit etlichem Lesestoff und erfand mit ihr lustige Geschichten. Ihre große Liebe ist, wie es der Zufall so will, auch ihr bester Freund, mit dem sie eine kleine Familie gegründet hat. Die unverbesserliche Romantikerin schreibt seit 2014 vorzugsweise Märchen und Geschichten über die große Liebe. Außerdem hat sie eine große Schwäche für Tiere, die sie, zum Leidwesen ihres Mannes, gern alle adoptieren würde.

¿Te atreverías a cumplir tu sueño, incluso si eso significa perder al amor de tu vida? Mateo recibe una oferta del equipo para el que siempre ha deseado jugar y por el que se hizo futbolista y, aunque no sabe si aceptarla por lo que pueda suponer para su relación, Dani decide por él y se separan. El dolor se apodera de ambos, pero en ocasiones es justo gracias a la distancia que el corazón comprende de verdad lo que necesitamos.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Nisa Arce es diplomada en relaciones laborales y técnico superior en realización de audiovisuales y espectáculos. Comenzó su labor como escritora mediante fanfics y desde 2007 ha escrito obras originales en formato novela, novela corta y cuento infantil.

Die Gesangsstudentin Anna konkurriert tagsüber beim Vorsingen gegen ihre Kommilitoninnen aus gutem Hause, nachts singt sie Jazz in einer verrauchten Bar, um die Miete bezahlen zu können.Dort trifft sie den wohlhabenden Max. Einen betörenden Winter lang oszilliert ihr Leben zwischen den schwer erkämpften Momenten auf der Bühne und den Nächten in Max’ Apartment, das über die Lichter der Stadt blickt. Doch Annas Karriere fordert einen immer größeren Teil ihres Lebens – ebenso wie Max.Imogen Crimps Romandebüt ist eine fesselnde Liebesgeschichte und ein tiefgehender psychologischer Roman über eine Beziehung mit ungleichen Machtverhältnissen, über Geld, Sex und Abhängigkeit.Imogen Crimp, geboren 1989, studierte Englische Sprache und Literatur in Cambridge und zeitgenössische Literatur in London, wo sie sich auf Autorinnen der Moderne spezialisierte. Nach ihrer Zeit an der Universität studierte sie für eine kurze Zeit Operngesang an einem Londoner Konservatorium. Imogen Crimp lebt in London.

From casual hook up ... to something more?Burlesque dancer Charlie Kent should be happy performing and hooking up with sexy people now that the pandemic is over, just like before. But now it feels empty. The audience always seems to be missing Elle - her friend-with-benefits. They were just casual, but Charlie now realises she wants more. Much more. But when Elle arrives at Seraph’s Burlesque Club on business, Charlie is not going to let this second chance go to waste.Elle’s interior design business has been booming since the pandemic with so much work she’s barely thought of the sexy-as-sin burlesque dancer who she used to hook up with.... except when she’s lonely all night. But she can’t be just friends anymore, so she stays away. When she is commissioned to refit Seraph's Burlesque Club, Elle bumps into Charlie, and all her best intentions go straight out of the perfectly dressed window.Elle must keep her professional reputation intact, and can’t allow her attraction to Charlie to derail her work and her need for love.... But what if she can have it all?‘Show Off’ is the second installment in the "Seraph’s Burlesque Club" series following ‘Show Up’ – a series of lesbian romances set in a London burlesque club.Perfect for readers who love a steamy read with friends (with benefits) to lovers plot. If you love reading about a found family with queer people who thrive, this series has that and more.Trigger warnings – Please note that this book contains mentions of the following:-tReferences to the pandemic - as the book is set in a post-COVID London where everyone is vaccinated-tReferences to a character having covid-tParental fat shaming of a main character-tParental manipulation-tA broken armA writer of Sassy Daring Romance, Renée Dahlia is an unabashed romance reader who loves feisty women and strong & clever men. Her books reflect this, with a hint of awkward humour.Renée has a science degree in physics. When not distracted by the characters fighting for her, she works in the horseracing industry doing data analysis and writing magazine articles.When she isn’t reading or writing, Renée spends her time with her partner and four children, usually watching them play cricket.

Dies ist die Gesamtausgabe der "Save the Date with the Millionaire" Reihe - 5 Hörbücher in einem:Hörbuch 1: Save the Date with the Millionaire - DaleHörbuch 2: Save the Date with the Millionaire - JacobHörbuch 3: Save the Date with the Millionaire - GianniHörbuch 4: Save the Date with the Millionaire - RhettHörbuch 5: Save the Date with the Millionaire - TrentonVom Schreiben besessen, trifft auf Harper Rhys zu. Sie schreibt Liebesromane, History und Young Adult. Dies ist aber nur eines von mehreren Pseudonymen.

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

No hay lugar para el amor entre hombres en el fútbol profesional, pero Dani y Mateo están dispuestos a arriesgarlo todo y romper las reglas del juego. Tras iniciar una relación en secreto, cada vez es más palpable para su entorno que hay algo entre ambos, pero eso les acarreará una nueva cantidad de obstáculos que tendrán que sortear si quieren salvar su amor. ¿Podrán vivir su historia romántica sin poner en peligro sus exitosas carreras deportivas?Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Nisa Arce es diplomada en relaciones laborales y técnico superior en realización de audiovisuales y espectáculos. Comenzó su labor como escritora mediante fanfics y desde 2007 ha escrito obras originales en formato novela, novela corta y cuento infantil.

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

Love, Lies and Lemon Cake is a hilarious, bittersweet comedy about taking your life back before it’s too late.Faye Dobson has lost her sparkle. Living on film star fantasies and vague memories of a marriage that once was, she can’t help feeling that life is passing her by. She dreams of being whisked to Paris for dinner, making three wishes at the Trevi fountain and having sex under the stars. But the wrinkles are multiplying, her husband’s passion is for plumbing, and the nearest she’ll get to Rome is a take-away pizza.So when Faye meets Dan the gorgeous Australian surfer guy working in the local deli she can’t help but wonder what it would be like to see the world. He is blonde, tanned, ten years younger and bakes the most amazing lemon cake. Unlike her husband Dan actually listens to Faye, his smile makes her feel fizzy inside, and when he smiles... Oh. My. God.But is Faye being silly? What would Dan see in someone like her? Even if he did have feelings for her, could she give up everything to be with him?What people are saying about Sue Watson...‘Laugh-out-loud funny, this book is exceptionally good.’ Chick Lit Club‘a talented chick lit author with fresh and unique voice and going on my list of all time faves.’ This Chick Reads‘Love, Lies and Lemon Cake is a deliciously hilarious book that will have you laughing out loud and rooting for the new Faye! From vajazzled lady parts to fake bake, orange self-tanners, Sue Watson’s humour is brilliant and spot on! This is the perfect book for summer! Don’t walk, but run out and get this book. You will be glad that you did!’ Book Mama blog'Sue’s writing is witty and heartfelt in just the right amounts.' One More Page‘Sue has an absolutely amazing way of making you feel the emotions of her characters, and making you step into their shoes.’ Kim the BookwormSue 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.

On an ordinary, grey day a little bit of magic is about to happen on a street corner near you...At twenty-seven, Ellie Newton’s life revolves around telling other people’s stories. As a go-getting journalist for the Millrise Echo, she’s always tuned into the latest goings-on. But covering school fundraisers and shopping trolley thefts has started to lose its shine. Ellie loves her hometown, but with the serious lack of romantic prospects and a career that has stalled, she’s beginning to wonder if she should try her luck in the big city after all. Until she hears about a story that definitely has something special...Soulful musician Ben was heartbroken when his girlfriend, the love of his life, Gemma, walked out on him without a word. But rather than mope around the house he’s decided this calls for a grand gesture, and a bunch of flowers just isn’t going to cut it. Ben has set up camp on Gemma’s street and is determined to stay there, in the freezing February weather, until she realises how much he loves her and that he will do anything to make her happy.The story has everything Ellie loves – broken hearts, old-fashioned romance, a rather handsome man – and she decides to do everything she can to help Ben get Gemma back, including taking his story to the national news. But as Ellie and Ben join forces to reunite him with the girl of his dreams, could their story lead them somewhere more unexpected?A perfect feel-good romantic read that will make you laugh and cry. Fans of One Day in December, Lucy Diamond and Jill Mansell will be totally enchanted by this heart-warming tale.Previously published as The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.Readers love Worth Waiting For:‘This was by far Tilly’s best novel yet!... Very entertaining... Full of heart and imagination... The perfect read for the hopeless romantic.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘I’ve heard many great things about Tilly Tennant’s writing and I was so pleased to discover they are all true.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘If you’re looking for a wonderfully sweet love story then look no further, this is one of my favourite reads for a while.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘Once I started reading, I simply couldn’t stop... Had me laughing, crying and swooning over that cute guy waiting on the corner for the girl of his dreams. I loved everything about this book and I cannot recommend it enough.’ M’s Bookshelf‘Captivating... Lovely story that dreams are made of. Brilliant writing and great use of characters.’ Goodreads ReviewerTop 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 290,000 copiesFor fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie SilverFrom a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon bestseller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

I den lilla staden Bergsforsa i Hälsingland lever 35-åriga Evelina i funderingarnas tid. Hon är nöjd med sin tillvaro, men kan ändå inte komma ifrån känslan av att det inte blivit riktigt som hon tänkt. Vännerna har vid det här laget både gjort karriär och skaffat familj. Själv är hon singel och arbetar som mekaniker på föräldrarnas bilverkstad. Tanken är att hon ska ta över företaget, men är det verkligen vad hon vill?Ett motorstopp utanför Bergsforsa blir en ovälkommen överraskning för Adam. Han är på väg hem, för första gången sedan pappans begravning, men nu undrar han om han inte borde stannat i Stockholm istället. Missödet med bilen betyder att han kommer tvingas träffa någon som han sedan länge tappat kontakten med. En kvinna som brukade vara hans bästa vän.När Evelinas och Adams vägar korsas bubblar gamla känslor upp till ytan. En gång i tiden slöt de en pakt, men vad betyder det nu? Är de egentligen redo att mötas igen, efter alla dessa år?Maria Arell är en svensk romanceförfattare bosatt i Hälsingland. Hon skriver om starka kvinnor, stora känslor och lyckliga slut.

COLLINVoetbal is een spel en mijn leven is daar grotendeels op gebaseerd. Je wint, je verliest of je speelt gelijk. En met Megan voel ik me onoverwinnelijk, want het gevoel van houden van is me niet eerder overkomen. Zij is mijn ultieme trofee.Competitie is goed, het houdt je scherp om je doel te bereiken. Tot de top van je kunnen, altijd een stapje beter dan de rest, een nummertweepositie is not done. Maar wat als ik moet gaan strijden tegen een machtige Rus of mijn bloedeigen broer? Wil en kan ik zover gaan om hen te overtreffen ten koste van alles? Het antwoord daarop is ja, totdat er onverwachts iets gebeurt wat alles kapotmaakt waarvoor je zo hard hebt gestreden.MEGANCollin was mijn medicijn, hij maakte mij weer beter. Hij leerde me om niet op te geven, maar om door te zetten, ook al lukte dat niet in één keer. Met die instelling wil ik hem ervan overtuigen dat hij de liefde van mijn leven is en hoop ik dat hij me kan vergeven. Ik brak Collins hart door zijn grootste nachtmerrie te laten uitkomen en dat is het stomste wat ik ooit heb gedaan.Miranda Hillers (1971) schrijft New Adult-bestsellers, of zoals ze zelf haar verhalen omschrijft: Romances with a twist. Op jonge leeftijd verslond Miranda bijna alles wat er te lezen viel. Later hield ze dagboeken bij en schreef ze over de belevenissen tijdens het stappen met haar vriendinnen, inclusief de nodige liefdesperikelen. Met name die periode heeft haar geïnspireerd tot het schrijven van de Blingg- en WWW-serie, die draaien om liefde gecombineerd met drama.In 2014 publiceerde Miranda haar eerste titel uit de Blingg-serie, Het geeft niet, waarna al snel meerdere delen volgden. Dankzij de WWW-serie (Wij Willen Winnen) nam haar schrijfcarrière een vogelvlucht. Deze serie ontving niet alleen lovende recensies, maar twee van de delen behaalden in 2017 zelfs een Indie Award; dé literaire prijs voor indie-auteurs. Ook belandde KAI in de top drie zomerboeken van 2017 van de Bibliotheek.

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

Mit einfühlsamen Schreibstil erzählt Thommie Bayer in seinem Roman „Weißer Zug nach Süden" die Geschichte von Chiara, die ihren Heimatort in Italien verlässt. Sie kommt vorerst in der Wohnung ihrer Freundin Leonie in Deutschland unter, die nach Amerika gereist ist. Zudem übernimmt sie auch deren Jobs als Putzfrau. Chiara findet schnell gefallen an der Tätigkeit, da sie ihr einen Einblick in un­terschiedliche Leben ermöglicht. Eine besondere Faszination geht für die junge Frau dabei von der Wohnung eines Arbeitgebers namens Vorden aus...Thomas „Thommie" Bayer wurde am 22. April 1953 in Esslingen am Neckar geboren. Er studierte freie Malerei an der Staatlichen Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Stuttgart. Nach seinem Studienabschluss arbeitete Thommie Bayer zunächst vor allem als Maler und Musiker. Seit den 1980er Jahren ist er zudem auch als Journalist und Autor tätig. Für seine literarische Arbeit erhielt er 1992 den Thaddäus-Troll-Preis und wurde 2007 für den Deutschen Buchpreis nominiert.

Allt som Anna Svensson har drömt om har hon förlorat. Efter flera misslyckade IVF-behandlingar har pojkvännen Peter lämnat henne för en annan kvinna. Kvinnan i lägenheten bredvid. Dessutom har hennes mormor Alvas bortgång triggat igång ännu en alkoholtyngd period för hennes mamma. Alva älskade aldrig sin dotter och vägrade konsekvent att svara på frågor om sin familj eller vart hon kom ifrån. Varför var hon egentligen så känslokall?När det uppdagas att en del av arvet efter Alva består av hennes föräldrahem i norrländska Vågabyn bestämmer sig Anna för att åka dit. Kanske finns där någon som vet mer om hennes släkt? I det lilla samhället träffar hon snart den envisa åttionioåringen Evert, som helt klart vet mer än han låtsas om, och den unga bonden Jonas, som gör sitt bästa för att hålla Evert vid liv. Det råder inga tvivel om att något måste hänt Annas mormor när hon bodde i Vågabyn, men vad? Och kan sökandet efter Alvas historia leda till att Anna äntligen hittar rätt i sin egen?Emelie Joners, född 1979, är en svensk författare, förskollärare och lantbrukare från Gästrikland. Hon är numera bosatt i Järvsö och debuterade år 2021 med romanen "En annan del av mig". Den tryckta utgåvan av boken är utgiven på förlaget Ekström & Garay.

Löng hefð er fyrir því að manneskjan tjái tilfinningar sínar með blómagjöfum. Blóm eru bundin lífsviðburðum mannsins frá tilhugalífinu til sorgarferlisins. Þetta veit hin 18 ára Victoria sem hefur flakkað milli fósturheimila og stofnanna allt sitt líf. Hún tjáir tilfinningar sínar einungis í gegnum táknmál blómanna. Ástríða Victoriu á blómum leiðir hana að ungum blómabónda sem kann líka táknmál blómanna og opnar augu Victoriu fyrir því sem lífið hefur upp á að bjóða. Vanessa Diffenbaugh (f.1978) er fædd og uppalin í Kaliforníu. Hún lærði skapandi skrif við Stanford háskóla í heimafylki sínu. Táknmál blómanna er þekktasta verk hennar, skáldsagan kom fyrst út á ensku árið 2011. Táknmál blómanna sat á metsölulista New York Times í 69 vikur og hefur verið þýdd á 42 tungumál, m.a. íslensku. Diffenbaugh er fósturforeldri og berst fyrir velferð barna í fósturkerfi bandaríkjanna.

The fourth in the ‘Hiverton Sisters’ series, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley.In ‘From Ireland With Love’ we follow the exploits of sister Nick Byrne. Independent, sensible, and hugely successful in her career – Nick seems to have it all. But when an investigation into her company is launched, Nick feels her world start to crumble, and finds herself wondering what her father would do. Struggling to cope with her new situation, Nick decides to take a trip to Ireland to rediscover herself by tracing her roots. But will she end up finding more than she bargained for?An uplifting and inspiring romcom by the Cornish based author Liz Hurley.Liz Hurley became a professional librarian for the money and the glamour. Not finding quite enough of either, she set up a bookshop with her husband in Cornwall. She didn’t find much there either so she started writing. Now she has loads of money and glamour but only in the pages of her books!

Escape to the daisy-strewn windswept Dorset cliffs, to the donkey sanctuary at Sweet Briar Farm, where Hattie Rose is about to find, that in this world, the most unlikely opposites can sometimes attract ...Hattie was once thrilled to call the beautiful city of Paris her home. But when her heart is broken by her boyfriend and she loses her dream job, she bids farewell to the city of love and hurries home to Gillypuddle, a sleepy village on the Dorset coast. But as she returns home she finds her parents struggling to cope with a terrible family tragedy.In a desperate search for a new start, Hattie takes a job at the donkey sanctuary nearby on Sweet Briar Farm where Jo, the taciturn owner, certainly loves her animals far more than she does humans. Hattie can’t help but fall in love with the donkeys (and the opportunity to get close to dreamy Canadian vet Seth) but Jo is harder to crack and when she finds her boss sobbing in her sleep one stormy night, Hattie knows that her new friend is hiding a dark secret.When handsome newspaper reporter Owen does some digging into Jo’s past he finds something that connects her to Hattie on a whole new level. Can Hattie trust what Owen says, especially when he seems intent on standing in the way of her blossoming romance with Seth?A beautiful story that will melt the hardest of hearts. If you love Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie Silver you will be enchanted by this life-affirming read that reminds you that home is wherever the people you love are.Everyone loves Hattie’s Home for Broken Hearts:‘This is a story that will melt even the hardest of hearts, it is perfect for lovers of Jenny Colgan books. I will definitely be reading more by this author.’ Little Miss Book Lover‘I love Tilly’s books, and this one was a real pleasure to read... Great storyline, and a warm, captivating read.’ Goodreads Reviewer , Five stars‘The perfect heartwarming read for the summer. This story is about loss, love, and second chances. I couldn't help feeling like the grinch whose heart grew several sizes while reading this wonderful story.’ The Reading Chemist‘Another fabulous story from Tilly. A fantastic summer read with the feel- good factor. Enough to almost draw tears but then break out in a big smile. Wonderful.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘This is a unique story that I enjoyed reading. A donkey sanctuary was a wonderful addition to the story of Jo and a few love interests as well. I am a fan of Tilly Tennant and have read many of her books, and this one was at the top of my list. For me, definitely a 5 star review. ‘ Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsTop 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 280,000 copiesFor fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie SilverFrom a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

Twenty-nine-year-old Lily Buckley planned to be happily married and in her dream job by now. Instead, she’s been single since being left at the altar three years ago, and works at her local paper, writing stories about giant vegetables at the village fete and a dog who looks exactly like Chewbacca.Not quite what she was dreaming of.So when Lily’s allowed to write her own column it’s exactly what she’s always wanted – except there's a catch. She has to do one thing every week that scares her then write about it.With encouragement from a sexy colleague – and adrenaline-junkie – Christopher, Lily agrees. From sky-diving to haunted houses, Lily is going to be pushed to her limit. And since heartbreak has left her afraid of falling in love again, her growing feelings for Christopher might be the thing to push her past it.But then her mum has a crisis, and Lily's column is the only thing keeping her – and her colleagues’ – jobs afloat, and then Christopher’s ex arrives with her sights set on a romantic reunion.Suddenly jumping out of a plane is the least of Lily’s problems... Can she save her family, her friends, and her heart – or will she let her fears hold her back?An uplifting, feel-good story about friendship, romance, and finding the hero inside yourself. Fans of Marian Keyes, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella will love Colleen Coleman!What readers are saying about For Once in My Life:‘Love, love, love this book... I absolutely adored it and devoured it in one sitting... So bloody funny. It will make you laugh until your belly hurts... It is beyond awesome, I freaking loved it.’ Chelle’s Book Reviews, 5 stars‘OMG I loved it! It’s brilliant!!!... Hilariously relatable... Move over Beyoncé... Love the sass!’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars‘A five-star read that will make you get your bucket list written... The end blew me away... A fantastic read and one of my favourites by this author... This is definitely one of those reads you need in your life.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘Laugh out loud... The perfect chick-lit book.’ Pink and Dizzy‘A wonderful read... The attraction between them was very real feeling... Fabulous humour... Perfect... A wonderful, fun-filled story.’ Jeannie Zelos, 5 stars‘So enjoyable to read... One of my favourites of the year. A lot of what Lily said really resonated with me and made me really think!’ The Cosiest Corner, 5 stars‘Romantic, fun... An enjoyable and easy read.’ The Suspended StepOver 56,000 copies sold. With Bookouture, Colleen's titles have sold almost 300,000 copies.For fans of Marian Keyes, Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie KinsellaColleen Coleman is an Irish-Canadian novelist. She is the winner of the much-coveted Novelicious Undiscovered People’s Choice Award launched to find the next ‘chick-lit star’. She spent over ten years working as a teacher of English and Philosophy before finally taking a deep breath, scrunching her eyes shut, putting her pen to paper and vowing not to lift it again until she wrote the words The End. As a result, her first novel was born. Colleen lives between London, Ireland and Cyprus with her very patient husband and very, very chatty twin daughters.

Twenty-nine-year-old Katie Kelly is at an all-time low. By now she was supposed to have the perfect relationship and her dream career – but her boyfriend left her behind to travel the world, she’s sleeping on a friend’s sofa, and she’s working a temporary job... that she’s been in for two years.This is not the life she dreamed.But with the help of Martha, an eighty-year-old who believes in living life to the absolute full, Katie is about to start again – to grab hold of life with both hands and give it a big shakeup, starting with getting out of her dead-end job. When old flame, gorgeous Ben Cole, unexpectedly reappears in Katie’s life, it seems like true love might be within reach too...Soon Katie is on the cusp of getting everything she wanted: dream job, dream man, dream life. But can she really have it all?A hilarious, heart-warming story full of romance, friendship and laughs. If you like Lindsey Kelk, Marian Keyes or Cate Woods, you will love Colleen Coleman.‘Amazing... I read this book in one sitting... I was completely engulfed... I loved every minute of the drama... An uplifting read and a laugh-out-loud story.’ The Flickering Pages, 5 stars‘Fantastic!... Absolutely divine... The story was absolutely wonderful and it had me hooked... from page one until I’d finished it!... Made me laugh and cry... Everything that you could need from a book!... Absolutely perfect!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘A fabulously light-hearted and entertaining read that will have you bubbling with emotions... So wonderful that I read it in one sitting... Captivated me and I couldn't put it down.’ By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘Fun and fabulous... I had many good belly laughs. This is quite an uplifting story... I absolutely adored this book... Loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Oh my days, what a fantastic book... I absolutely flipping well LOVED it... Once I picked this book up, I couldn’t put it down... I found myself laughing out loud... I wholeheartedly recommend this author.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars‘Ohhhhhhhhhhh this author doesn't disappoint!... I was able to lose myself in every word... I loved everything about One Way or Another... Everything I could want from a book and more, deserving a rating of the entire amount of stars in the universe. Truly – five ain't gonna cut it at all, this book is pint-sized perfection.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars‘Colleen Coleman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors... Fantastic... A super fun read.’ Novel Gossip, 5 stars‘A scrumptious story!... Made you feel good and laugh out loud along the way!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews‘Fun, wonderfully uplifting and a joy to read. Colleen has worked her magic yet again. Fab.’ Goodreads reviewerRead what people are saying about One Way or Another:‘Amazing... I read this book in one sitting... I was completely engulfed... I loved every minute of the drama... An uplifting read and a laugh-out-loud story.’ The Flickering Pages, 5 stars‘Fantastic!... Absolutely divine... The story was absolutely wonderful and it had me hooked... from page one until I’d finished it!... Made me laugh and cry... Everything that you could need from a book!... Absolutely perfect!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘A fabulously light-hearted and entertaining read that will have you bubbling with emotions... So wonderful that I read it in one sitting... Captivated me and I couldn't put it down.’ By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘Fun and fabulous... I had many good belly laughs. This is quite the uplifting story... I absolutely adored this book... Loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Oh my days, what a fantastic book... I absolutely flipping well LOVED it... Once I picked this book up, I couldn’t put it down... I found myself laughing out loud... I wholeheartedly recommend this author.’ Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars‘Ohhhhhhhhhhh this author doesn't disappoint!... I was able to lose myself in every word... I loved everything about One Way or Another... Everything I could want from a book and more, deserving a rating of the entire amount of stars in the universe. Truly – five ain't gonna cut it at all, this book is pint-sized perfection.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars‘What a book this was!’ Being Unique Being a Reader, 5 stars‘A truly uplifting and hopeful story! Five stars from me!’ Rae Reads, 5 stars‘Colleen Coleman is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors... Fantastic... A super fun read.’ Novel Gossip, 5 stars‘A scrumptious story!... Made you feel good and laugh out loud along the way!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews‘Fun, wonderfully uplifting and a joy to read. Colleen has worked her magic yet again. Fab.’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved this book – a classic Colleen Coleman where the heroine resonates with real life and the characters ring true... A fast, enjoyable and delicious read!’ Goodreads reviewer‘I loved it... This author has the knack of storytelling with a lot of heart... If you haven't read any of this author's books yet, what are you waiting for?? I can't wait for the next one!’ Goodreads reviewer‘A smart, independent and kind female lead... I stayed up until 3am reading this book as I found myself unable to put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsOver 38,000 copies sold. With Bookouture, Colleen's titles have sold almost 300,000 copies.Colleen Coleman is an Irish-Canadian novelist known for her bestselling novels 'For Once in My Life' and 'Don't Stop Me Now'. She is the winner of the much-coveted Novelicious Undiscovered People’s Choice Award launched to find the next ‘chick-lit star’. She spent over ten years working as a teacher of English and Philosophy before finally taking a deep breath, scrunching her eyes shut, putting her pen to paper and vowing not to lift it again until she wrote the words The End. As a result, her first novel was born. Colleen lives between London, Ireland and Cyprus with her very patient husband and very, very chatty twin daughters.

Life is good for nurse Kat. That is until the man she intended to marry legs it, she’s unexpectedly promoted to a position with too much responsibility, and a patient arrives on her ward under strange circumstances.Susan is a mystery. She refuses to speak or interact with anyone, she’s obsessed with a book of fairy tales, and the only name in her diary is that of Rhys – a plumber she barely knows.Down-to-earth Rhys is trying to get his life back on track after the death of his beloved brother. His mum is his priority, and she needs him as much as he needs her. Or at least she did, until she starts disappearing, leaving him to find comfort in the form of his brother’s girlfriend.Complicated is an understatement.As the lives of these three lost strangers intertwine, will they find a way to lay ghosts past, present and future to rest? And when the chance comes to mend their broken hearts, will they be brave enough to take it? A compelling, heartbreaking tale perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Dillon and Mhairi McFarlaneAnna spent almost twenty years trying to shoehorn writing into her career as a marketing manager for dance and theatre companies. Eventually, she did what you are not supposed to do and walked away from an excellent job in order to try and become a published author. Three years, lots of tears and some slightly hairy bank balance moments later, she met Kirsty Greenwood and the rest, as they say, is history. Anna lives on a dairy farm in Cornwall with her husband and two children. She is the bestselling author of 'Her Best Friend's Secret' and 'The Lost Wife'.

Vierzehn Tage ihres Lebens für ihre Freiheit. Camden McAdams ist ein guter Geschäftsmann, er hat dem The Devils Place in Las Vegas zu neuem Glanz verholfen, aber mit Frauen kann er nicht so gut umgehen. Er ist es gewohnt, zu bekommen, was er will. Als er Mary Preston beim Falschspiel in seinem Casino erwischt, bietet er ihr einen Handel an. Sie soll vierzehn Tage ihm gehören, danach ist sie frei. Mary lässt sich darauf ein, denn sie braucht dringend Geld, um die Farm ihrer Eltern retten zu können. Schon bald steckt Camden knietief in Ärger. Obwohl er sich klar über die Regeln ihres Arrangements ausgedrückt hatte, macht Mary trotzdem, was sie will. Und gerade jetzt, wo er mit Mary kämpft und mitten in den Vorbereitungen zum Rodeo steckt, taucht seine Ex-Frau in Las Vegas auf. Und mit ihr bricht eine Vergangenheit über ihn herein, von der er glaubte, sie längst hinter sich gelassen zu haben. Mary versucht wirklich, Camden alles recht zu machen, aber manchmal gehen seine Wünsche einfach zu weit. Er vergisst viel zu oft, dass sie nicht sein Eigentum ist. Und obwohl sie sich immer wieder vornimmt, das klarzustellen, schafft er es, sie ihren Ärger über ihn vergessen zu lassen.Elena MacKenzie schreibt romantische, lustige, erotische und traurige Liebesromane. "Highland Secrets" war ihr erster Roman unter diesem Pseudonym und eroberte sofort die Top 10 der Amazon-Charts. Seither hat sie weitere erfolgreiche Romane veröffentlicht. Für ihre Bücher sucht sie sich interessante Orte wie die kleine Insel Fair, Edinburgh, Glasgow oder Tolosa aus und verführt ihre Leser damit zum Träumen. Ganz nach dem Motto: Sich in Büchern zu verlieren, heißt grenzenlos zu träumen.