Romantic suspense

Ne 'La canzone di sempre e di mai', romanzo del 1931, troviamo tutti quei temi che hanno reso Guido da Verona lo scrittore di maggior successo commerciale degli anni Venti, nonché capostipite del romanzo d'appendice e della letteratura erotica italiana: l'amore nelle sue molteplici sfaccettature come gioco di chiaroscuri tra le emozioni umane; il fascino proibito eppure essenziale delle fantasie intime ed erotiche; l'importanza del diritto umano alla libertà di pensiero. Guido da Verona ci porta indietro nel tempo e con uno stile leggero e privo di manierismi, da arguto scrittore alla moda, non solo svela le fantasie snob e vagamente erotiche della borghesia della sua epoca, ma riesce a guidarci con trasporto e coinvolgimento all'interno dei labirinti sentimentali degli esseri umani.Guido da Verona, pseudonimo di Guido Verona (1881 – 1939), è stato un poeta e scrittore italiano. Fervente ammiratore di Gabriele D'Annunzio, fu capostipite del romanzo d'appendice e della letteratura erotica, genere grazie a cui diventò lo scrittore di maggior successo commerciale negli anni Venti del Novecento. Firmatario del 'Manifesto degli intellettuali fascisti' nel 1925, nel 1929 pubblicò una parodia dei 'Promessi Sposi' in cui criticava Alessandro Manzoni per essere troppo paternalista, ragione per la quale tolse dal romanzo tutti gli elementi da lui considerati manieristici e futili per sostituirli con passaggi erotici e satirici.

The dashing Duke of Selchester is on his way to visit Lord Upminster at Copple Hall when a stagecoach crashes into his own travelling carriage, buckling its wheel.Worse still, his beloved pedigree stallion, Salamanca, needs re-shoeing.Arriving on foot at the nearest village, he finds a beautiful Verena Winchcombe, who agrees to take him to the local blacksmith.It transpires that she has been awaiting the arrival of someone she calls 'the Odious Duke', who is due at Copple Hall. With horror, the Duke realises that she is talking about him so he introduces himself by his rank as Major Theron Royd instead of his noble title.Verena confides in the Duke about strange goings-on at an old, perhaps haunted, Priory and he agrees to investigate with her. During the visit, he is bludgeoned unconscious by a mysterious assailant.Awaking at Verena's home, he realises that there is much more to this feisty but beautiful young woman than meets the eye as she helps nurse him back to health after serious wounds to his head.Unaware of her the stranger's true identity, Verena begins to fall for the Duke and the two find themselves embroiled in a perilous adventure with murdered bullion thieves.An action-packed adventure story, with a classic regency romance at the heart, a tale perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa Kleypas.British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Imperious, handsome and gallant in battle, the Duke of Kingswood has stolen the hearts of many society belles but he is determined never to marry. To continue the family line, he is counting on his cousin and heir presumptive, Richard, to marry well and produce a son.To the Duke’s horror, Richard falls for society siren and acclaimed beauty Lady Delyth Maulden and disaster turns to tragedy when Richard finds his beloved in the arms of another, shoots him and turns his gun on himself.With Richard at death’s door, the Duke is determined that he shall find a more suitable young beauty to mend his broken heart and thwart Lady Delyth’s scheming ways. Enter the beautiful, grey-eyed waif, Benedicta Calvine. When the Duke helps her ailing father as he rides through his estate, the two's lives become entwined.Could this modest, unassuming beauty be the ideal bride the Duke seeks for Richard or will his own feelings begin to get in the way...?A light-hearted, swoony-worthy regency romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa KleypasBritish author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

With her flaming red hair and emerald green eyes, Xenia's unusual beauty makes her unique in any crowd. That is until she unexpectedly meets her long-lost cousin, Johanna, amidst the wreckage of a railway accident.Incredulous at finding her mirror image and desperate for a friend, Johanna begs Xenia to swap lives for two weeks. She wishes to spend two weeks with the Englishman she loves before her arranged royal marriage and her cousin can't help but agree.Surrounded by servants and diplomats, Xenia does her best to assume her cousin's Royal role and prays that her true identity will not be discovered as she travels to Luthenia. There, Xenia is instantly plunged into a world of political intrigue and drama a million miles away from the quiet life she previously enjoyed in the English countryside. And then there's King István of Luthenia, Johanna's betrothed, a handsome European prince...As the Luthenian Court prepares for a grand State wedding which promises to quell rumours of revolution and cement political allegiances, the two cousins find themselves in a precarious situation. How will they return to their old lives, and what if they don't want to...?Immensely entertaining, fast-packed historical adventure, with a classic, swoon-worthy regency romance at the heart. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer and Lisa Kleypas.British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Trois femmes. Trois époques. Trois destins.1890 — Je me prénomme Suzanne, vingt printemps tout juste, employée comme femme de chambre dans l'une des plus belles demeures de Ville-d'Avray pour le compte de la famille Delattre. Ma passion est la danse classique et mon rêve, devenir une grande danseuse. Aucune ombre ne devait assombrir mon destin, et pourtant... 1980 — Je suis Lise, la quarantaine, infirmière libérale, j'élève, avec l'aide de ma mère, mon fils Patrick. Je prends mon métier très à cœur. La vie ne m'a pas épargnée, je me suis faite à cette idée... 2020 — Je m'appelle Agnès, la trentaine, j'évolue dans le monde de la mode en tant que styliste. J'ai enfin trouvé l'amour, le VRAI, auprès de Mathieu, mais une apparition a bouleversé mon existence... Liées sans le savoir par ce qu'elles ont de plus cher, elles vont vivre une aventure hors du commun.Linda Da Silva vit en région parisienne avec son mari et ses deux enfants. Inspirée par sa vie et ce qui l’entoure, ses écrits partagent des valeurs d’amour, d’amitié et de bienveillance. Rêveuse, elle a trouvé dans l’écriture un moyen de s’évader et de transmettre des émotions à travers ses récits et n’aspire à présent qu’à divertir et faire rêver ses lecteurs. « Le Souffle du Bonheur » est son quatrième roman. « Tout un suspens ! Une histoire pleine de tendresse au-delà du temps. » - Émilie Riger Collins, Auteure – Prix Femme actuelle 2018

Caterina Marte deve lasciare Milano per trasferirsi a Los Angeles, inseguendo un offerta lavorativa molto attraente. Sente di aver raggiunto una certa stabilità, ormai, anche se è ben consapevole di chi rischia di rincontrare negli Stati Uniti: James, il suo ex fidanzato, si trova infatti proprio in California. A poco varranno i tentativi di Caterina di non vederlo, dal momento che il fato sembra volerli spingerli verso un inevitabile incontro. Il tempo, come se non bastasse, non ha favorito Caterina. Anzi. A dispetto di quanto si dice comunemente, questo non ha affatto risanato le vecchie ferite e adesso alla protagonista non resta che fare i conti con il proprio passato.

Lena i Alek - każde z nich prowadzi życie, które z boku może się wydawać spokojne i bezproblemowe. Chłopak prowadzi popularne studio tatuażu, ma grono wielbicielek i paczkę przyjaciół, z którymi spędza niezapomniane chwile. Lena realizuje swoje pasje, studiuje na Akademii Sztuk Pięknych, mieszka z oddaną przyjaciółką i jej kotem. Jedno i drugie boryka się z problemami, które co jakiś czas brutalnie wkraczają w ich rzeczywistość. Lena cierpi na epilepsję, za Alkiem ciągnie się mroczna przeszłość. Spotkanie dwojga poranionych dusz będzie pełne emocjonalnych eksplozji. Pozycja warta uwagi osób szukających powieści obyczajowych, które podejmują trudne, zdrowotne tematy, jak "Bądź moim marzeniem" Moniki Michalik.Katarzyna Wycisk (ur. 1990) - autorka książek z pogranicza fantasy, science fiction, literatury obyczajowej i romansu. Debiutowała powieścią „Falcon. Na ścieżce kłamstw" - pierwszym tomem trzyczęściowej serii, który zdobył status bestsellera Ridero. Absolwentka kierunku edukacja artystyczna w Państwowej Wyższej Szkole Zawodowej w Raciborzu, poza pisaniem książek zajmuje się również tworzeniem okładek i ilustracji, a także projektowaniem tatuaży. Kocha muzykę, gra na gitarze. Pochodzi ze Śląska, mieszka w Niemczech.

Yola has the perfect life as a countess– blessed with grace, wealth and intellect. But one day her life is turned upside down when she is promised in marriage to a man she despises. Known for his socialite status, she’s sure he’s only after her prestige and wealth.Yola sets out on a secret mission to see if this suitor will fall for her in disguise, and whether this marriage could be true love.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

This Barbara Cartland take on a Cinderella story is perfect for anyone looking for a bit of romantic suspense.Raised by her aunt and uncle, Alida lives in the shame that her late father cast upon the family. Always seen as inferior, Alida never thought love was going to be in her future. But her life is turned upside down when she must join her cousin on a trip to Russia to meet the young Prince that her cousin shall marry. But what might happen when it is in fact him that Alida can imagine a life with?In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

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

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

De eerste helft van de 18de eeuw. Na een afwezigheid van twee jaar keert Ferdinand Huyck, oudste zoon van de Amsterdamse schout, terug naar Nederland. Amper heeft hij voet aan wal gezet, of er wordt een poging gedaan hem te doden. Een mysterieuze onbekende redt hem het leven. Het toeval brengt vervolgens Henriëtte Blaek op zijn pad, een bekoorlijke jonge vrouw die helaas al "beloofd" is aan een andere man. Liefde met hindernissen, een haast filmische afwisseling van scènes en allerlei intriges maken van "De lotgevallen van Ferdinand Huyck" in de eerste plaats een avonturenroman, in een niet al te precies gedefinieerde historische setting. Misschien is het juist door die lichtere aanpak dat het één van Jacob van Lenneps vaakst herdrukte titels is gebleven.Jacob van Lennep (1802-1868) was een Nederlandse schrijver, dichter, taalkundige, advocaat en politicus. Hij was de belangrijkste 19de-eeuwse schrijver van Nederlandse historische romans. Zijn bekendste titels zijn "Elisabeth Musch" en "De roos van Dekama", allebei romans die belangrijke episodes uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis als achtergrond nemen. Van Lennep is ook de literatuurgeschiedenis ingegaan als de man die Multatuli’s "Max Havelaar" op de markt bracht, in een politiek afgezwakte versie, tot grote woede van de auteur.

Sarah Ashington er dóttir frægrar leikkonu og ensks tebónda í Ceylon. Þegar móðir hennar deyr er Sarah upp á föðurfjölskylduna komin og flyst að lokum til Ceylon, þar sem hún kynnist öðrum enskum tebónda, Clinton Shaw. Upp hefst stormasamt ástarsamband og þegar faðir Söruh deyr fer hana að gruna að hennar eigið líf sé einnig í hættu. En hver er eiginlega Clinton Shaw og hver eru raunveruleg áform hans? Og hvað er leyndarmálið á bak við fjölskylduperlurnar, sem aðeins kvenkyns afkomendur ættarinnar mega eiga?Victoria Holt er eitt höfundarnafna Eleanor Alice Burford Hibbert. Hún fæddist í Bretlandi árið 1906 og lést 1993 og ritaði um 200 sögulegar skáldsögur um ævina undir hinum og þessum höfundarnöfnum, allt eftir umfjöllunarefni sagnanna. Meðal annarra höfundarnafna hennar eru Jean Plaidy og Philippa Carr. Verk hennar hafa unnið til verðlauna, verið þýdd á fjölda tungumála og hafa selst í yfir 50 milljón eintökum um allan heim.

After the tragic death of her parents in a carriage accident, orphaned Pandora was taken in by her uncle, the Bishop of Winchester. One day, she is horrified to overhear that he plans to marry her off to his Chaplin, the Honourable Prosper Witheridge.Certain she can't change her uncle's mind, Pandora decides to try and repulse Witheridge and drive him away. She invites herself to her stay with the decadent Earl of Chartwood. The Earl is notorious for his scandalous parties, with the kind of bohemian guests and raucous behaviour that would shock anyone from polite society.Pandora is no different, she is both mortified and mesmerised by the charming Earl when she arrives at his stately home. But perhaps the wildly rich, bad-boy Duke is not quite as frivolous as everyone presumes and maybe a little excitement is just what Pandora needs...Pure escapism, regency romance, "Saints and Sinners" is perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn and Jenny Hambly.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Can your worst enemy become the love of your life?A fun, feisty, feel-good romance for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Meg Cabot.Jennifer and Ian have known each other for seven years. They are leaders of two different teams in the same London bank, and are constantly engaged in a running battle to be number one.Ian is a handsome, wealthy and sought-after bachelor; Jennifer is a feisty, independent lawyer. When they are thrown together to work on the same project, Ian makes Jenny an offer she can't refuse: to have free reign of their rich client if she pretends to be his girlfriend.Soon, it becomes more and more difficult to tell the difference between fiction and reality...What readers are saying about LOVE TO HATE YOU:'A light-hearted novel about love, (im)possibilities and challenges in the workplace' Tu Style. 'Anna Premoli, for me, is the best of the genre. This book made me laugh and fall in love – I read it four times!''I loved this novel from beginning to end... If you want a book that is fun and romantic at the same time, I would definitely recommend it.'Anna Premoli is a bestselling author in Italy. She began writing to relieve stress while working as a financial consultant for a private bank. Her novel, "Love to Hate You" won the Bancarella prize in 2013.

Absolutely wonderful. I feel as though I've been on holiday’ – Jane LoveringThe perfect escapist romance. Let yourself be whisked away to sun-drenched Spain for a holiday you won't forget. For fans of Rosanna Ley, Jennifer Bohnet and Lucy Coleman.Piano teacher Marina Meyer is delighted when her mother offers to help buy her own place in London, even though it means returning to Spain to sell the family holiday home. Cala Turquesa may be beautiful, but it also holds painful memories of Marina's father, who tragically died there in a boating accident.When Marina befriends turtle-saving vet Mati, it's hard to believe she could have stayed away so long. And then there's handsome property developer Agustín, who has set his sights on more than just the real estate...But as Marina clears out her father's belongings, memories resurface, along with troubling questions about the circumstances of his death. Can Marina overcome these to find happiness in the Spanish Cove?Readers love Cherry Radford:'A wonderful book, that I would recommend to anyone' Reader review'A light and heart warming read set in a beautiful location' Reader review'I could not put this down, it was my first book by this author and wish I had found her a while ago. Fantastic writing, fantastic plot development and I just loved the main character' Reader review'This was my first Cherry Radford book and it was a beautifully written story. The description of Spain made the reader feel like they were there with Juliana' Reader review'A great summer read!' Reader review'Absolutely loved this sweet romance... So glad I came across this' Reader review

Fame, fortune and five-star luxury. Meet four fabulous women – all of them hold a dark secret... one of them won’t live to tell the tale.Nancy Arlow: the fading entertainer determined to gamble and charm her way out of a mountain of debt.Laura Everett: behind the façade of the perfect politician’s wife lies a woman with an outrageous past and a spiralling drug habit.Portia Safari: the world-famous opera diva, adored by millions, has it all, but could her secret drinking problem cost her everything?Martha Éclair – the millionaire wine heiress whose appetite for kinky sex could bring down her father’s business empire.Each woman must face their own addiction before they pay the ultimate price...Switch off your phone, grab a glass of bubbly and escape into an outrageous word of thrills, glamour and passion. Perfect for fans of Melanie Blake’s Ruthless Women. You’ll be addicted...What readers are saying about Addicted:‘Packed full of sauciness, darkness and intrigue... If you're looking for a sexy, racy, riotous read for your sun lounger this summer, this is the perfect choice.’ Heat Magazine‘This gripping bonkbuster, which comes packed with lovers, liars, divas, is perfect to inject some heat into your summer hols reading.’ Now Magazine‘A sexy, dark, thrilling celebrity whirlwind that lifts the curtain on some blistering superstar scandal.’ Victoria Fox‘Sexy, sultry, glitzy, dark. Reminds me of Devious Maids and Desperate Housewives. A fantastic, steamy summer read!’ Tishylou’s WorldNigel May is a true all-rounder in the media world, working as a TV presenter, author, journalist and craft personality. He has written six glam-fiction books. Nigel is also featured in "Sunlounger" – a chart-topping anthology of short stories.

A jednak - wiara czyni cuda! Nawet wtedy, gdy jest to wiara w spotkanie księcia na białym koniu. Dominika, bohaterka "Mężczyzny do towarzystwa", wchodzi w upragniony związek z tajemniczym Pedrem - mężczyzną swoich marzeń i snów. Aby podzielić się swoim szczęściem ze światem dziewczyna wydaje powieść o swojej miłości, a następnie opowiada o niej w ekskluzywnym magazynie dla kobiet. Nie szczędzi przy tym intymnych szczegółów! Szkoła, w której pracuje Dominika, aż huczy od plotek. Miłośniczki książek Moniki Szwai lub Magdaleny Kordel powinny bez wahania sięgnąć i po tę pozycję. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

Perypetie dwudziestopięcioletniej nauczycielki polskiego, która mimo swojego wieku jest już kobietą po przejściach. Młoda rozwódka weszła w nowy związek, który daje jej poczucie bezpieczeństwa i stabilność. Ale krew nie woda! Dominika ma klarowną wizję swojego ideału i nie zamierza przestać go szukać. Kiedy poznaje tajemniczego Pedra, zupełnie traci głowę. Zgadza się wszystko: atletyczna budowa, brwi zrośnięte nad nosem, odpowiednia zasobność portfela. Jest tylko jeden szkopuł - książę z bajki nie pamięta wiele ze swojego dotychczasowego życia. Lekka, zabawna lektura do podróży czy do porannej kawy. W sam raz dla miłośniczek twórczości Moniki Szwai lub Magdaleny Kordel. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

Teresa to stateczna i dojrzała kobieta. Pewnego razu dostaje od tajemniczego przybysza ze Szwecji pamiętnik. Rozpoczyna "śledztwo" w sprawie własnej przeszłości. Współczesność zaczyna mieszać się z wydarzeniami z okresu PRL-u, kiedy w końcówce lat 50. Jerzy, dziennikarz z dużego miasta, przyjeżdża do prowincjonalnego Konina napisać reportaż z budowy kombinatu przemysłowego. Wewnętrzna niezgoda mężczyzny wobec komunistycznej rzeczywistości powoli ustępuje rezygnacji i zgorzknieniu. W tym samym czasie swoją pierwszą miłość przeżywa licealistka Anastazja. Dziewczyna chciałaby wierzyć, że to uczucie będzie wieczne. Co łączy wszystkie te postaci? Pozycja obowiązkowa dla miłośników powieści (i filmu) "Pamiętnik" Nicholasa Sparksa.Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) - polonista i pisarz pochodzący z Konina, gdzie chętnie osadza akcję swoich książek. Uznany autor słuchowisk radiowych oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra". Napisał także wiele opowiadań. Pod pseudonimem Dominika Stec publikuje lekkie utwory obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Największą popularność przyniosła mu seria o przygodach miłosnych Dominiki ("Mężczyzna do towarzystwa", "Kobieca intuicja", "Bingo!").

Linda, Olimpia, Margherita e Gabriella. Quattro ragazze, studentesse presso il collegio cattolico sotto la guida di Monna Bianca. Quattro storie diverse che si intrecciano nelle stanze e nei corridoi della scuola e che mostrano come la condizione delle ragazze, prima ancora di diventare donne, sia vincolata in pubblico come in privato da determinate regole sociali e convenzioni rigide, dove l'unica risposta è un'accettazione passiva che non può mai oltrepassare la soglia della convenienza.Anna Guendalina Lipparini (1862 – 1914) è stata una scrittrice italiana appartenente alla corrente del Decadentismo e nota con lo pseudonimo Regina di Luanto, anagramma di Guendalina Roti, suo nome da coniugata. Alla base della fama della scrittrice è presente l'audacia nel trattare temi controcorrente e la capacità di descrivere e condannare, con un linguaggio crudo e diretto, una società italiana di fine Ottocento ancora fortemente sessista.

Trzecia część przygód bohaterki "Mężczyzny do towarzystwa" i "Kobiecej intuicji". Przystojny Pedro okazał się wcale nie takim idealnym partnerem. Czy to znaczy, że ideały nie istnieją? Dominika powoli zbiera się po rozstaniu i obiecuje sobie, że nigdy więcej nie będzie tak naiwna. Jednak, gdy dookoła niej pojawia się wianuszek interesujących mężczyzn, ona postanawia odnaleźć Bingo - swoją kolejną platoniczną fascynację. Czy spragniona miłości kobieta zostanie w końcu obdarzona szczerym uczuciem? Lekka i pełna humoru powieść, odpowiednia dla czytelniczek Katarzyny Grocholi i Moniki Szwai. Dominika od lat żyje w świecie fantazji - jako polonistka zaczytuje się w książkach, jako 25-letnia rozwódka wciąż marzy o księciu z bajki, który odmieni jej świat. Zawieszona między realnością a snem bohaterka nieraz zadziwi czytelniczkę swoją naiwnością, innym razem znów rozbawi ją do łez. Na pewno nie porzuci jednak swoich pragnień! Serię tworzą powieści pełne humoru, ciepła i dystansu - lekkie jak twórczość Magdaleny Kordel, zabawne jak utwory Katarzyny Grocholi. Dominika Stec - pseudonim artystyczny, pod którym Zbigniew Wojnarowski (ur. 1956) publikuje powieści obyczajowe dla kobiet. Książki podpisane tym nazwiskiem pojawiają się na półkach wydawniczych obok utworów Katarzyny Grocholi, Izabeli Sowy czy Moniki Szwai. Wojnarowski, poza serią dla kobiet, jest uznanym autorem słuchowisk radiowych, napisał także wiele opowiadań oraz powieści „Miraż" i „Pióra".

Popularny pisarz Otocki przywykł, że działa na kobiety jak magnes. Nie zdziwiło go zatem specjalnie, że pewna urocza młoda kobieta przyjęła na ulicy jego zaproszenie na wspólną kolację. Zdziwienie przyszło później, gdy w trakcie wieczoru niewiasta okazała się milczącą i nudną towarzyszką. Również wiele innych znaków podpowiadało literatowi, by zakończyć niewygodną znajomość - podejrzany mężczyzna wpatrujący się w kobietę, skórzana walizka, którą dziewczyna nerwowo trzymała. A jednak, gdy pojawiła się szansa upojnego finału, Otocki nieroztropnie zaprosił towarzyszkę do swojego mieszkania. Lekki i wciągający kryminał w przedwojennej scenerii, w sam raz dla miłośników Marka Krajewskiego.Stanisław Wotowski (1895–1939) – pisarz, dziennikarz, policjant i właściciel prywatnego biura detektywistycznego. Autor wielu powieści kryminalnych, sensacyjnych, historycznych i okultystycznych. Wotowski jako prywatny detektyw na co dzień stykał się z aferami, morderstwami, przestępstwami, które następnie z precyzją kronikarza opisywał w swoich książkach. Interesował się czarną magią, spirytyzmem, okultyzmem. Był również znawcą masonerii.

Krystian:Należałem do Klubu Speed-Kop Motocross, który w czasach licealnych założyłem z kumplami. Nasze motto brzmiało: „Honorem jest mieć kozła na plecach i mocne kopyto!". I tak żyliśmy, chcąc pokazać dzieciakom, czym jest prawdziwa adrenalina. Miałem swoich przyjaciół, miałem klub, a gdy na mojej drodze pojawiła się dziewczyna taka jak Esterka, w jednej chwili zdałem sobie sprawę, że nie mogę walczyć z losem. Nie była po prostu piękna, była... zakazana. Chciałem jej, ale ona ciągle mi umykała...Estera:Usterka. Po czasach nastoletnich, gdy mnie tak przezywano, w końcu się ogarnęłam. Ja i moje koleżanki nie zawsze byłyśmy święte, a srogie lekcje z przeszłości pamiętam do dziś. Teraz pracowałam w banku, nosiłam grzeczne kostiumy i nie farbowałam włosów na niebiesko. Ale pewnego dnia życie wrzuciło mnie na diabelski młyn za sprawą brodatego faceta z kozłem na plecach. Szaleństwo! Jego oczy kusiły mnie tak bardzo, że miałam ochotę znów stać się buntowniczką. Świetnie tańczył, świetnie całował i jeździł na motorze. Ale czy ja pasowałam do jego życia?Ewelina Maria Mantycka – pochodzi z malowniczej wsi Gościeradów na Lubelszczyźnie. Ukończyła Informacje Naukową i Bibliotekoznawstwo na UMCS tylko po to, aby zawsze być blisko swojej pasji – książek. Kolekcjonuje je nałogowo. Często buszuje po starych bazarach, antykwariatach i bibliotekach, a swoją zdobycz upycha na półkach i pod łóżkiem. Jest fanką anime, j-popu i k-popu, fantasy, a także dobrego romansu historycznego. Od zawsze uważa, że życie jest krótkie, a do spełnienia marzeń trzeba uparcie dążyć. Pierwszą odpowiedź z wydawnictwa otrzymała rok po śmierci brata. Z myślą o nim spełniła swoje życiowe marzenie o publikowaniu. Ma w głowie wiele historii i nie może się doczekać, aby podzielić się każdą z nich z czytelnikami.

Kiedy oczami są uczucia, można zobaczyć niewidzialne.Chłopak Gabrysi ulega wypadkowi samochodowemu, w wyniku którego traci wzrok. Dziewczyna musi zdecydować, czy zostać z próbującym odnaleźć się w nowej rzeczywistości Kubą, czy wyjechać do Paryża na miesięczny staż, o którym od dawna marzy. Nie chce zostawiać chłopaka w takiej chwili, ale wie też, że ta okazja już się nie powtórzy. Wtedy siostra bliźniaczka wpada na pewien pomysł...

‘Utterly addictive. I LOVE it!’ Colleen Coleman, bestselling author of Don’t Stop Me Now.Twenty-five-year-old Bea is a hopeless romantic with a hopeless love life – until now. New beau Dan ticks all the boxes: he’s good-looking, kind and thoughtful. The complete opposite of Bea’s ex, who once threw her out in the middle of the night when she was ill so she didn’t disrupt his sleep.So when her friends point out that she and Dan don’t have fireworks, Bea ignores them. Dan is the whole package. And yet Bea can’t stop comparing him to her best friend Henry... Because Dan doesn’t get Bea’s jokes. Or like books. Or make her laugh until she can’t breathe. Or become speechless when Bea puts on her favourite black dress for a night out.As time goes on, Bea can’t shift the feeling that something just isn’t right. On paper Dan is the perfect man. But in reality... Will Bea be brave enough to ask for more from life – and get the fireworks she deserves?A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy for fans of Giovanna Fletcher, Poppy Dolan, and Mhairi McFarlane.Read what everyone is saying about It Had to Be You:‘Utterly charming and adorable, top quality romantic comedy, simply joyous.’ Rowan Coleman, author of The Summer of Impossible Things‘A five-star read that you have to have... Laugh-out-loud funny... I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone... Funny and amazing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘A great, funny, feel-good read... Would definitely recommend this one!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars.Over 22,000 copies soldKeris lives in Lancashire with her husband and two sons. She’s written a bunch of books for young adults and children, and is obsessed with Twitter, tea, and 1D.

Socialite Aria Milborne is astounded when she has to take a job with an American millionaire in order to save her family home. Aria soon finds herself clashing with her new boss after being courted by his aristocratic friend. When her boss offers her a fortune to pretend to be engaged to him, Aria finds herself the talk of the town leading her to feel ashamed and embarrassed. But when she hears that her fake fiance has been shot, she is caught off-guard by how strong her emotions actually are.In her lifetime, British author Barbara Cartland wrote over 700 novels and was most famous for her contemporary and historical romances. A prominent figure in London society, the young Cartland began her writing career as a gossip columnist for the Daily Express. It was partying in 1920's London that gave her inspiration for her first book, "Jigsaw", a racy society thriller.After marrying into the McCorquodale family, she began writing romance and holds a Guinness World Record for the most number of books published in one year: 191. Her books have been translated into many different languages, as well as adapted for stage and screen. She is beloved the world over and even counts the young Princess Diana as one of her many fans.

Sie ist die Stille, die den Sturm in mir zur Ruhe bringt. Er ist das Licht, das meine Nacht erhellt.Romeo La Terra liegt im Sterben, als ihm die Frau begegnet, die er sofort als seinen Schutzengel erkennt. Er bittet sie zu bleiben, aus dem Wunsch heraus, nicht allein sterben zu müssen. Liv gewährt ihm diesen Wunsch und es sind jene Augenblicke, nur wenige Atemzüge, in denen sich eine Nähe entfacht, die nur aus tiefer Verzweiflung geboren werden kann. Mit knapper Not gelingt es dem Arzt, Romeo ins Leben zurückzuholen. Ein Leben, das fortan am seidenen Faden hängt, denn der Mann, den keinerlei Papiere ausweisen, fällt ins Koma. Liv, die sich zu dem sonderbaren Fremden auf unheimliche Weise hingezogen fühlt, weicht nicht mehr von seiner Seite. Auch als er nach Wochen des Zweifelns und der Angst endlich die Augen aufschlägt, entschließt sie sich dazu, sich weiterhin um ihn zu kümmern, ohne zu ahnen, wen sie da in ihr Haus geholt hat. Kämpft sie doch gegen die eigenen Dämonen der Vergangenheit, die mit Romeos dunklen Geistern zu verschmelzen beginnen ...Silvia Maria de Jong wurde 1971 in Westfalen geboren. Das Schreiben ist seit frühester Kindheit ihre Passion. Begonnen mit kleinen Geschichten und Gedichten hat sie bis heute mehrere Romane vollendet. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und ihren Kindern in Niedersachsen.

Claudia thought she knew how this summer was going to go. Turns out, she didn’t have a clue...It’s been two years since Claudia arrived on the beautifully rugged Cornish coast with nothing but a suitcase to her name. She’d walked out on the husband who had never loved her, ditched the corporate job she’d never wanted and vowed that no gym membership card would come within ten feet of her ever again.Swapping boardrooms and cocktails for a little shop right at the end of the beach road should have been a bit of a shock. But from the moment she first laid eyes on the empty, run-down store, Claudia knew this was where she was meant to be all along.After all that upheaval, Claudia was looking forward to a quiet summer, full of the usual holidaymakers and long walks along the clifftops. But life in her patch of paradise is about to change in more ways than one.Enter recently widowed Jason, dragging his sullen teenage daughter Millie in tow. Millie and Claudia immediately hit it off. And while Millie loves everything about Claudia’s free-spirited way of life, practical architect Jason is less than thrilled about his daughter’s new interests. He doesn’t shy away from telling Claudia exactly what he thinks and sparks fly every time they meet.But as circumstances throw Claudia into Jason’s path in increasingly unexpected ways, she begins to glimpse what lies beneath his fiery temper and sharp tongue. Claudia was sure her new life was perfect in every way. But was there something missing after all?The perfect summer holiday escape, full of warmth, humour and heart. Fans of Sarah Morgan, Cathy Bramley and Phillipa Ashley will be charmed by this seaside romance.Readers love The Little Shop in Cornwall:‘This book was just what the doctor ordered and I could almost smell the sea air... A lovely feel-good novel.’ Sandie’s Book Shelves‘A delightful read... Reading one of Helen’s books feels more like a chat between friends rather than an actual book.’ Ginger Book Geek‘A heartwarming and funny rom-com... kept me hooked till the end and I loved the twists and turns.’ Scrapping and Playing.‘A bewitching, fun read with great characters in a delightful setting and an added mystery, too.’ Splashes Into BooksHer La Cour des Roses series has sold over 200,000 copiesFor fans of Sarah Morgan, Nicola May, Phillipa Ashley and Cathy BramleyAs a child, Helen had a vivid imagination fuelled by her love of reading (long past her bedtime!) so she started to create her own stories in a notebook. She still prefers fictional worlds to real life and loves infusing her writing with humour and heart. Helen lives in Yorkshire with her husband, two grown-up (in theory) kids and a Jekyll and Hyde cat. She enjoys reading, coffee with friends and indulging her nostalgia by watching old seventies and eighties TV shows.

Bernadette arbeitet als Zimmermädchen in Paris, der Stadt der Liebe, doch sie wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher, als endlich ihrem verkorksten Leben zu entkommen. Ein Jobangebot in einem kleinen Ort an der deutschen Nordseeküste scheint der ersehnte Ausweg. Hals über Kopf reist sie nach Klein Wöhrde und landet in einer Pension, in der die Butter abgepackt, die Zimmer aus Pressspanplatte und die Pensionswirtin mehr als wortkarg sind. Einzig Herr Schröder, angeblich ein Hund, der aber doch mehr einem zotteligen Monster gleicht, steht ihr in den ersten schweren Tagen bei. Doch nach und nach stellt sie fest, dass die Menschen zwar wortkarg, aber deswegen nicht weniger herzlich sind. Dass die Nordsee zwar wild, aber traumhaft schön ist und dass manche Krabbenfischer sich als absolute Traummänner entpuppen. Wenn da nur nicht ihre Vergangenheit im Handgepäck mitgereist wäre ..."Bernadette & Piet" ist der Auftakt einer vierteiligen Serie rund um die Brüder Johanson.Stefanie Ross und Kristina Günak schreiben zusammen unter dem Label Liebe & Meer. Das steht für: Romantik, Liebe, spannende Charaktere und dunkle Geheimnisse!