Romantic suspense

Reginald Sandridge er ungur, enskur maður af aðalsættum. Hann á að erfa frænda sinn, greifann af Weldsham, en atburðarás sem enginn hefði getað séð fyrir gerir það að verkum að greifinn hótar að gera hann svo gott sem arflausan. Ekkjan frú Dartrell virðist vera mjög auðug, en um hana ganga ýmsir orðrómar sem ekki er auðvelt að staðfesta. Hún hefur augastað á Reginald, en er hún öll þar sem hún er séð?Guy Newell Boothby fæddist árið 1867 í Adelaide í Ástralíu. Hann var sonur ástralsks stjórnmálamanns og ferðaðist um Ástralíu þvera og endilanga sem ungur maður, en flutti til Englands eftir að hann gifti sig og gerðist rithöfundur. Einn af lærifeðrum hans í ritlistinni var enginn annar en hinn víðfrægi breski rithöfundur Rudyard Kipling. Eftir Boothby liggur mikill fjöldi spennusagna, sem gerast nær allar í Ástralíu. Guy Boothby lést skyndilega úr lungnabólgu árið 1905 og skildi eftir sig konu, þrjú börn og yfir 50 skáldsögur.

When Piper James unexpectedly gets a message from her insanely hot teenage crush Rob Kingsford, inviting her to their school reunion, her heart flips. She hasn’t seen Rob in eight years – and he’s always been the one that got away.Older (but not wiser), fatter (but much happier), and still definitely crushing on Rob, Piper’s about to come face-to-face with the very best of old friends and the very worst of old frenemies. Add in enough G&Ts and a few too many Cosmos, and there are all the ingredients for a real night to remember...Could it be second-time lucky for Piper and Rob, or will she have her heartbroken all over again?A hilarious and uplifting story about facing your fears and being true to who you are – perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Sophie Kinsella and Sophie Ranald.Read what everyone is saying about The One That Got Away:‘Oh my gosh it was brilliant! I laughed, I got choked up, my emotions were all over the place and by the end, I was uplifted into believing I could do anything... I loved everything about this book.’ Katie’s Book Cave, 5 stars‘I adored the story from start to finish! Rob was completely and utterly gorgeous and I literally swooned every time he appeared on the page... Had me laughing one minute and then crying the next!... Had me hooked... A fantastic and uplifting read which I would heartily recommend!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars‘I am now completely head over heels in love with this book and the characters. I think Piper may be my new favourite character ever (sorry Hermione Granger)... Funny, heart-warming, emotional all at once... Just perfect!’ Vicki in Neverland, 5 stars.Over 24,000 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 and tea.

‘I absolutely loved this book! I was laughing out loud at certain scenes and when I tried to go to bed I ended up giggling myself into a fit thinking about them. Absolutely amazing... A delightful, HILARIOUS book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 starsCat’s life has hit a brick wall. Since her ex ditched her without ceremony five years ago she’s quit stand-up comedy, landed in a steady but dull job, and lives in a tiny flat with roommates she knows only as The One Who Eats All My Food and The One Who Has Really Loud Sex.So when she bumps into old friend Harvey and sparks fly, Cat is surprised – and horrified, because Harvey is her ex’s brother, and so absolutely, 100% off-limits romantically. Even if his dimples do make her insides fizz...When she’s offered a new job abroad, Cat is tempted to accept – and leave her depressing flat and mess of a love life behind her. But will running away from her problems really solve them?A hilarious rom com about falling in love, falling out of love, and finding out who you really are. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Marian Keyes and Mhairi McFarlane will love Keris Stainton!Read what everyone is saying about The One Who's Not the One:‘A fabulous feel-good read... This book had me in tears, both happy and sad ones in equal doses! It had me hooked from the first page and it certainly had me laughing out loud unashamedly!’ Stardust Book Reviews‘I absolutely adored this book from start to finish. All the characters were so lovable and the story was lovely and totally laugh-out-loud funny... I love funny and heartwarming love stories so this ticked all my boxes.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘I couldn’t put it down. It’s funny, engaging and thoroughly relatable. I really enjoyed it. It’s got some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments while being full of real heart as well. Loved it!’ Bibliophile Book Club.Over 34,000 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.

Nel momento in cui si conoscono, Gabriel Oak e Bathsheba Everdene sono due persone antitetiche: fattore benestante, dai modi un po’ frugali, il primo; bellissima e nullatenente, ospite di una zia, la seconda. Nonostante l’invidiabile posizione sociale del signor Oak, Bathsheba rifiuta la sua appassionata corte. Dopo una terribile tempesta, tuttavia, i ruoli si invertono: Bathsheba ha ora ereditato la florida azienda agricola dello zio, mentre Gabriel, caduto in miseria, è costretto a farsi assumere proprio da lei come pastore. Per lungo tempo, ancora, Gabriel dovrà contendersi con altri uomini l’amore di Bathsheba, in particolare col vicino di casa William Boldwood e col sergente Francis Troy. Posto dal prestigioso "The Guardian" al decimo posto fra le storie d’amore più belle mai raccontate, "Via dalla pazza folla" è un romanzo struggente, in cui la sorte dà o toglie senza pietà, e in cui la spinta vitale data dall’amore sembra essere l’unica via di scampo...Quella di Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) è stata senz’altro un’esistenza consacrata alla letteratura. Pochi eventi, infatti, concorrono ad arricchire la sua ben scarna biografia: nato a Higher Bockhampton, nel Dorset, studia architettura e si trasferisce a Londra, dove esercita per breve tempo la professione. Nel 1874 sposa Emma Lavinia Gifford, con cui vivrà in una quieta casa di campagna fino al 1912, quando, rimasto vedovo, sposerà Florence Emily Dugdale. Nel corso dei lunghi anni trascorsi al cottage di Max Gate, scrive innumerevoli opere, fra romanzi e poesie. Al momento della sua morte, nel 1928, Thomas Hardy è considerato un pilastro della narrativa vittoriana, avendo prodotto alcuni capolavori indiscussi come "Tess dei D’Urbervilles", "Estremi rimedi" e "Jude l’oscuro".

‘Lovely and heart-warming!... I was hooked on this book from the very first page...Grab it now and settle down to enjoy the loveliness that this book gives!... Wonderful!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 starsThe Sunshine Hideaway, with its big bay windows, fresh-baked scones, and stunning view of Sunflower Island’s golden beaches, is the only place Madison Skylar has ever truly thought of as home. But returning to the guesthouse might not be as easy as she first thought...Twenty-three-year-old Madison has been running away from the pain in her past, travelling all over the world trying to find happiness, yet her heart leads her back to her childhood home. When she arrives at The Sunshine Hideaway, she discovers the beautiful old building on the tiny island falling into disrepair. So Madison throws herself into transforming it into a stunning wellness retreat. Will this be enough to save the guesthouse, before it’s too late?Handsome and mysterious Connor has lived on Sunflower Island his whole life. He works hard as a builder, with his faithful dog Jaws by his side, but something is missing and he dreams of bigger things. As Connor helps to revamp the guesthouse, he wonders if this could be his opportunity to tell the woman he’s secretly been in love with for years how he really feels...As Madison embraces life on the close-knit island, sharing wine with old friends and ice-cream with quirky new neighbours, she also finds herself being drawn to shy Connor. Despite their clashes on how to paint the rooms and get ready for the grand re-opening, a heat is building between them.But can opposites attract and find true love this summer? Or will their different personalities bring them heartache... and risk the future of the little guesthouse?An utterly perfect, feel-good romance about the power of friendship, the meaning of home and the joy of falling in love in the sunshine. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Debbie Macomber.Why readers are falling in love with The Little Guesthouse of New Beginnings:‘Oozed charm and warmth and I loved everything about it.... a feel-good read that will leave you feeling all warm and snug inside... fabulous... will have you forgetting all sense of time. Loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘An utter joy to read from start to finish, it just gave you that warm, feel-good feeling inside... Charming, warm and wonderful.’ Shaz’s Book Blog‘Filled to the brim with heart and soul that left me grinning from ear to ear. I devoured the entire book in one sitting as the story invited me in with it's warmth... I found that I just couldn't put it down...heart-warming and uplifting... an all round perfect pick me up of a read that I couldn't put down.’ Stacy is ReadingSeries sales over 45,000 copies to-date. Previous title rated 5*Donna spent a couple of decades writing bad horror stories and worse poetry until she gave up and accidently fell into publishing. After many years of working on other people’s books, she began to write her own romantic comedies and hasn’t looked back. When Donna isn’t lost in her latest love affair, she works for a website where she indulges her other passion – buying moisturiser. Donna lives in Hertfordshire with her own romantic hero, two gorgeous teenagers and a couple of cantankerous cats.

As the white daughter of a sugar plantation owner, Winnie Cox had everything: money, privilege, comfort. But in British Guyana in 1912, Winnie chose love over luxury.Winnie married George Quint, the love of her life - a poor black postman from the slums.While she lived in poverty with her husband, Winnie's sister Johanna ran the plantation and harboured deep resentment towards Winnie, always her mother’s favourite daughter.When Winnie's son becomes ill and she travels to find a cure, Johanna falls for George. But he is only interested in Winnie and Johanna's resentment turns to burning hatred and a determination to exact devastating revenge.'The Sugar Planter's Daughter' is a gripping and moving story of secrets, lies, love and betrayal that will appeal to fans of Dinah Jefferies and Kate Furnivall.What readers are saying about 'The Sugar Planter's Daughter':'The writing is stunningly evocative and sensual ...I just felt immersed in the story and setting from the start.' The Book Trail'A page-turning story, full of humanity, crossing cultures and continents, reminiscent of Andrea Levy.’ Katie Fforde‘Rich in detail and emotion and has the most beautiful and real description of loss I have ever read.’ Shaz’s Book BlogSharon Maas has sold almost 300,000 books since she started publishing with Bookouture.Sharon Maas was born into a prominent political family in Georgetown, Guyana, in 1951. She was educated in England, Guyana, and, later, Germany. After leaving school, she worked as a trainee reporter with the Guyana Graphic in Georgetown and later wrote feature articles for the Sunday Chronicle as a staff journalist. Sharon has always had a great sense of adventure and curiosity about the world we live in, and Guyana could not hold her for long. In 1971 she set off on a year-long backpacking trip around South America, followed by an overland trek to South India, where she spent two years in an ashram. She is the author of The Violin Maker’s Daughter, The Soldier’s Girl, Her Darkest Hour and many other novels.

It’s Budapest, early 20th century. Oswold is spending the summer at a language school, whilst Imre, a Hungarian calvary officer, is on leave. In the hustle and bustle of a café nestled deep in the city, the two men meet. As their companionship grows in the most unlikely of circumstances, their story is about to carve its own ending...At a time when society was less than kind to the gay community, Edward Prime-Stevenson’s psychological romance weaves a beautifully unexpected tale. Written under the pseudonym of Xavier Mayne, ‘Imre’ marks a turning point in LGBTQ+ literature. The openly gay love story is perfect for fans of ‘Call Me by Your Name’ with of Timothée Chalamet.Edward Prime-Stevenson, pseudonym of Xavier Mayne (1858-1942), was an American writer, journalist and author. Celebrated today as having written the first openly gay novel with a happy ending, his work spans early YA novels such as ‘The White Cockades: An Incident in the "Forty-five"' and ‘Left to Themselves: Being the Ordeal of Philip and Gerald.’ In 1908, Prime-Stevenson published the nonfiction book ‘The Intersexes’; a comprehensive analysis and defence of homosexuality to date. Today, he is remembered as having marked a turning point in English literature and remains an outstanding observer of the early 20th century LGBT scene.

Luigi went out one morning and never came back. Without him, Anna feels worthless, losing all sense of all she is. Only the fear of the darkness closing in drives her to attempt some kind of normality. But Gigi's unseen presence is powerful and inhibits Anna from making a new life. Even her attraction to musician Greg feels like a betrayal.An encounter with a friend leads to a new teaching job, offering a chance to find herself. But the school is driven by fear and unsuspecting Anna is exploited by the manipulative headmaster and at the same time cruelly undermined by a jealous colleague. Now the fragile new life she's building threatens to collapse. It is a chance meeting with a stranger who helps her to see that there are lights on dark water.Perfect for fans of fans of Alice Munro, Lorrie Moore, and Irish Murdoch.

« Rien n’est plus fort que l’amour. Pas même la mort »Lorsque le destin nous condamne en nous offrant une porte de sortie, est-on prêt à en payer le prix ?MourirVivre pour aimer.Aimer pour vivre.L’heure du choix a sonné.L'Envie de vivre« L’Envie de vivre » est une trilogie de romance à suspense. Davis est un homme qui vit au jour le jour, sans but. Lorsqu’il fait la rencontre de Lucie, il nie complètement ses sentiments envers elle. Cela ne fait qu’empirer quand il apprend qu’il est atteint d’une leucémie. Mais grâce à Lucie, Davis va reprendre le combat pour sa vie et pour l’amour.Licora L. est une auteure de 34 ans, mariée et maman de trois petites filles. Elle a toujours été passionnée de romance. Depuis la découverte de la tragédie de Roméo et Juliette, jusqu’aux histoire plus modernes, le panel est large. L’envie d’écrire est venue beaucoup plus tard, en 2017. À force de s’imprégner de musiques et de romances, une histoire a commencé à germer dans sa tête, puis sous sa plume. Ainsi est née la trilogie romantique « L’envie de vivre ».

Melissa e Stefano sono due persone apparentemente agli antipodi. Lei, dopo aver rinunciato alla carriera per concentrarsi su una relazione che è poi naufragata, si ritrova adesso sola, disoccupata e con un fisiologico bisogno di riscatto. Lui, al contrario, è il ricco ereditiere di una famiglia che tiene le redini di un’importantissima azienda domotica di peso internazionale. Affascinante, dotato di una naturale brillantezza, Stefano è - contrariamente a Melissa - perfettamente soddisfatto di dove si trova e di che cosa fa nella vita. Per una fortuita serie di coincidenze, le loro strade si incroceranno, imponendo a Melissa l’onere di una decisione: se accetterà il lavoro che ha sempre sognato e che proprio Stefano le può dare, dovrà anche confrontarsi col carisma del nuovo capo, evitando di innamorarsi un’altra volta per riuscire finalmente e mettere al primo posto le proprie ambizioni. Ma l’amore, come ogni altra fiaba, cela sempre insidie e imprevisti...Anna Nicoletto (1986) vive a Padova insieme al marito e ai due figli. Dopo aver esordito con successo auto pubblicando i suoi scritti su Amazon, ha successivamente riscosso molti consensi anche con le edizioni cartacee curate da Piemme. Grande amante della pizza e delle serie TV, è autrice di vari romanzi – a cavallo fra narrativa rosa e umoristica – fra cui "Gli effetti collaterali delle fiabe", "Gli effetti collaterali dell’amore", "Amici" e "Fino a Marte e ritorno".

Patrick wusste, dass es die Hölle wird – der Trip in die kanadische Wildnis mit dem Lover seiner Mutter und dessen Tochter Olivia. Doch wie nah er Himmel oder Hölle tatsächlich kommen würde, konnte der Siebzehnjährige nicht ahnen. Nachdem das Flugzeug abgestürzt, der Pilot tot und die Mutter verletzt ist, bleibt Patrick nichts anderes übrig, als sich mit der verhassten Olivia zu Fuß durch die Wildnis zu schlagen, um Hilfe zu holen. Doch der Weg in die Zivilisation ist weiter und das Wetter katastrophaler als gedacht. Wie gut, dass sie kurz vor dem Aufgeben auf Jack treffen, der mit dem Kanu auf den Stromschnellen des Wolf Moon Rivers gekentert ist. Doch warum hat der gehetzt wirkende Typ eine Schusswunde? Warum spricht er im Schlaf von einer Leiche? Und wird er wirklich verfolgt? Als Patrick merkt, dass sie auf einen Mörder gesetzt haben, ist es so gut wie zu spät ...Rainer M. Schröder, 1951 in Rostock geboren, ist einer der profiliertesten deutschsprachigen Jugendbuchautoren. Mit seinen bis ins kleinste Detail exakt recherchierten und spannend erzählten historischen Jugendromanen begeistert er seit vielen Jahren seine Leserschaft. Nachdem er viele Jahre ein wahres Nomadenleben mit zahlreichen Abenteuerreisen in alle Erdteile führte, lebt er heute mit seiner Frau an der Atlantikküste von Florida.

Op een regenachtige nacht in de indische bergen begaan een jonge man en vrouw een misdaad. De inmiddels oude individuen leven een schijnbaar rustig leven in Den Haag. Het wordt echter beheerst door de wroeging van hun oude wandaad die, hoewel lang geleden, toch onontkoombaar blijkt. Hun kleinkinderen zijn van plan om met elkaar te trouwen, maar is het huwelijk wel mogelijk in een familie met de last van het grote geheim van de twee oude mensen?Louis Couperus (1863-1923) is een van de belangrijkste auteurs uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis die voornamelijk bekend werd door zijn psychologische romans ‘Eline Vere’ (1889), ‘Noodlot’ (1890) en ‘De stille kracht’ (1900). In zijn romans, die tot op de dag van vandaag nog populair zijn en worden geprezen, schetst Couperus een realistisch beeld van wat er speelde in de Nederlandse samenleving aan het eind van de negentiende eeuw.Zo werd ‘De stille kracht’ verwerkt tot een televisieserie in 1974, die door miljoenen mensen werd bekeken. In 2015 maakte Ivo van Hove ook een interactieve theatervoorstelling van deze klassieker. Een ander werk, ‘Noodlot’, werd getransformeerd tot televisieserie met niemand minder dan Jeroen Krabbé, Walter van der Kamp, Lex van Delden en Linda van Dyck in de hoofdrollen.

'Pinksteren' is een autobiografische novelle waarin de twijfels, de schaamte, maar ook zeker het verlangen beschreven worden door van Oudshoorn over een stel wat voor het eerst met elkaar naar bed gaat. Na een tegenvallende ervaring, besluit de jongen zijn geluk te zoeken in een bordeel.Kenmerkend voor de tijd waarin het met veel kuisheid geschreven boek is gepubliceerd, is de lange lijdensweg die 'Pinksteren' langs de uitgevers ging voordat het uiteindelijk overwegend meer per ongeluk dan bewust werd uitgegeven.Jan Koos Feylbrief (1876-1951) was begin 20e eeuw voor lange tijd de kanselier van de Nederlandse ambassade in Berlijn. Onder het pseudoniem J. van Oudshoorn heeft hij verhalen en romans geschreven die zijn doortrokken van een abnormale omgevingsangst, waarin de dood groots figureerde en de zin van het leven slechts een kleine rol werd toebedeeld. Van Oudhoorn's seksuele frustraties en zijn sombere kijk op het leven komen naar voren in verschillende romans, zoals zijn bekende werken 'Willem Mertens' levensspiegel' en 'Tobias en de dood'. Hoewel J. van Oudshoorn slechts een bescheiden oeuvre heeft geschreven, heeft hij voor zijn werk veel waardering gekregen van verschillende schrijvers als F. Bordewijk, Frans Coenen en M. Nijhoff.

Pietro Brusio è un giovane studente che coltiva qualche velleità letteraria. Un giorno, mentre passeggia al parco, incappa nella moglie di un conte, Narcisa Valderi, e se ne innamora follemente. Narcisa, dapprima poco incline ad assecondarlo, inizia finalmente ad interessarsi a Pietro solo quando lui ottiene il successo con un dramma. L’amore di Narcisa si fa però opprimente, producendo in Pietro il desiderio di allontanarsene. "Una peccatrice" descrive l’amore nelle sue più varie sfaccettature, dal limpido piacere per ciò che si desidera, fino alla noia per qualcosa che ormai si ha già. Fra i due poli opposti dell’infatuazione e dell’amarezza, Verga dipinge i contorni di una vicenda estremamente vivida, che, fin troppo umanamente, trova alla fine un suo tragico epilogo.Giovanni Verga (1840-1922) nasce a Catania in un’antica famiglia di origine aragonese. Arruolatosi nella Guardia Nazionale di Garibaldi (1860), si dedica in parallelo alle prime produzioni letterarie, dando vita alla rivista "Roma degli Italiani". Vivrà a lungo fra Firenze, Milano e Roma – entrando così in contatto col coevo mondo letterario – per poi ristabilirsi definitivamente a Catania (1893). Verga è considerato il massimo esponente del Verismo e, con capolavori assoluti quali "I Malavoglia" e "Mastro-don Gesualdo", ha conosciuto grandissima fama, ottenendo nel 1920 anche la nomina a Senatore del Regno d’Italia.

Demelza is caught up in the middle of chaos when her brother rents their family home to Valient, Earl of Trevarnon and his friends during the Royal Ascot races. Infamous playboy Trevarnon wins over Demelza, despite him being married. As she explores the secret chambers and underground passages in the manor, Demelza finds herself falling for Trevarnon but knowing he can never be hers. The drama unfolds when she spoils a plot against Trevarnon – could this be enough to win him over for good?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.

After the death of her parents, young Andrina Maldon has selflessly carried the responsibility of running a household impoverished by her father’s profligacy and also for the future happiness of her two sisters. Despite their striking looks, there is no hope of her sisters finding a suitable suitor without someone to introduce them into high society. So Andrina travels unchaperoned to London to seek the assistance of the Duke of Broxbourne, her father’s friend and the Godfather she has never met.On the journey, Andrina has an unpleasant encounter with a gentleman at a Posting inn and on arrival at Broxbourne House she is appalled to find that this man is none other than the Duke of Broxbourne himself.At first unwilling to help her, the Duke grudgingly agrees to her requests and although outwardly grateful, Andrina despises this arrogant and insensitive man. Forced to work together to secure the future of her sisters, Andrina gradually starts to see another side of the Duke and unexpected feelings begin to rise on both sides...A classic, swoon-worthy rags to riches tale, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer 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.

Discover the English writer of romantic poems, Christina Rossetti's extensive collection with this comprehensive anthology. Spanning ‘The Prince’s Progress’, following the story of a princess awaiting the return of her prince and ‘The Goblin Market’, the tale of Laura and Lizzie tempted with fruit by goblin merchants, Rossetti's delicate and swift prose is crafted to charm adults and children alike. Dealing with themes of female sexuality, patience and religion, Rossetti's ‘Poems’ are the perfect companion for fans of the Radio 4 podcast ‘In our Time’.Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) was an English writer of romantic, religious and children’s poems. Celebrated today as an inspiration for Virginia Woolf’s writings, Rossetti's work spans themes of female sexuality with ‘The Goblin Market’ and issues of self-indulgence, devotion and patience with ‘The Prince’s Progress’. She volunteered at St Mary Magdalene house of charity in Highgate, a refuge for ex-prostitutes, and openly opposed slavery in the United States during the years of the American Civil War. Rossetti remains a prominent female poet, associated with Elizabeth Barret Browning as her predecessor.

After self-imposed exiled in Italy, Mrs Lidcote is returning to New York, full of trepidation about her divorced daughter’s remarriage. Mrs Lidcote is a divorcee herself and only too aware of what it means in social circles. Can she change her daughter’s future and reconcile her own past?‘Autre Temps’ is a heartfelt exploration of the changing attitudes to divorce and women. Wharton perfectly captures the sneering attitudes of the older generation, setting them against the more open-minded attitudes of younger people.A touching and fascinating read, ´Autres Temps´ is perfect for fans of Camille Pagán's ´Everything Must Go´.Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America’s most celebrated authors.During her career, she wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death.

Pregnant. Single. Dating. It's going to be... a bumpy year!Trish Kirkpatrick never expected to find herself unmarried, pregnant... and not entirely sure who the baby's father is.With her ex, Pete, and her colleague, Elliot, in line for daddy duty while waiting on the DNA results, Trish finds her complicated world getting even more chaotic when a meet-cute on a plane to Tokyo with gorgeous architect Scott sparks a new flame.Now, as her bump grows so do Trish's troubles. Between family issues reappearing on her doorstep and the delivery date fast approaching, Trish will need to make up her mind not only on who she wants to be but who she wants to become.Praise for Olivia Spooner:'Wonderful... Will keep you turning the pages and before you know it you are on the final chapter... Utterly likeable characters and a lovely book' NetGalley reviewer on A Way Back to Happy'FIVE STARS! I flew through it in two days and hated putting it down. I admittedly stayed reading up way too much reading when I should have been sleeping. I loved the story but loved the characters even more... I could almost feel tightness in my own chest and heart, and tears in my own eyes' Goodreads reviewer on A Way Back to HappyOlivia Spooner has been writing fiction for twenty years. She lives in New Zealand and is the proud owner of an independent bookshop where she happily shares her love of books with everyone who walks through the door. When not creating stories, Olivia is most likely to be found at the beach or simply out walking: the more remote the location, the better.

From the acclaimed author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley,‘Tales and Stories’ is a collection of short stories that bring romance and gothic horror together.This collection of tales is set against a variety of backdrops, from medieval chivalry to wars and revolution, and it ultimately showcases Mary Shelley’s gothic storytelling art.These short stories are full of passion, peril, and transformation, and will interest readers familiar with the works of Charlotte Brontë and Ann Radcliffe.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist, best known for writing the classic gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ which is considered to be an early example of science fiction.Mary Shelley’s mother was the feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft, and her husband Percy Shelley was one of the major English romantic poets. It was during a summer spent in Geneva with Percy Shelley or Lord Byron that Mary Shelley conceived the idea for Frankenstein.

Burzliwe losy Fabrycy'ego del Dongo, który mimo że młody, piękny i bogaty, przeżywa tragiczny konflikt. Jego ojciec nie potrafi zaakceptować uwielbienia, jakim syn darzy postać Napoleona - do tego stopnia, że wyrzeka się swojego potomka. Fabrycy rekompensuje sobie brak ojcowskiego zaangażowania poprzez wikłanie się w coraz to nowe relacje romantyczne i erotyczne. Kłopoty wytrawnego uwodziciela rozpoczynają się wtedy, gdy dopada go uczucie szczerej miłości. Wymyślne intrygi, skomplikowane charakterologicznie postaci i zaskakujące zwroty akcji! Nic dziwnego, że w 1948 r. powieść została przeniesiona na srebrny ekran przez Christiana-Jaque'a.Stendhal (1783-1842) - francuski pisarz okresu romantyzmu, który wykraczał poza swoją epokę jako prekursor realizmu w literaturze. Autor słynnego określenia: "powieść to jest zwierciadło, które obnosi się po gościńcu". Służył w armii Napoleona podczas kampanii włoskiej. We Włoszech spędził wiele lat, oddając się romansom i kontemplacji sztuki (psychosomatyczna reakcja na nadmiar wspaniałych zabytków doczekała się nawet określenia "syndromem Stendhala"). Jego najsłynniejsza powieść "Czerwone i czarne" trafiła do indeksu ksiąg zakazanych. Sporą popularnością cieszyła się również "Pustelnia parmeńska". Obie książki łączy precyzyjny, jasny styl prezentacji świata oraz pogłębiona psychologia postaci.

Toimittaja Seri Salonen on välillä täysin tympääntynyt työhönsä Jokiseudun Sanomissa. Vaikka Seri on voittanut tutkivan journalismin palkinnon, tässä hän kirjoittaa taas juttua paikkakunnan suurimmasta perunasta. Eivätkö hänen kykynsä valu hukkaan? Kun päätoimittaja ilmoittaa, että Seri voi jatkossa keskittyä tutkivaan journalismiin, Seri on haljeta innosta. Ensimmäisenä työtehtävänä on tutkia entisen talousrikollisen Juhani Kurjenniityn elämää ja vaaleanpunaista timanttia, joka liittyy Kurjennittyyn. Seri ei kuitenkaan arvaa, että juttukeikka tulee muuttamaan hänen elämänsä. Käy nimittäin niin, että sinkkutytön elämään saapuu mies, joka on vähintään yhtä kiehtova kuin harvinainen timantti...Vaaleanpunainen viettelijä on vauhdikas rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

ILE POŚWIĘCISZ, BY OCALIĆ NAJCENNIEJSZE?W katowickim kościele zostają znalezione zwłoki wikarego. Chwilę później do pobliskiego zakonu ktoś podrzuca zmasakrowane ciało dziecka. Komisarz Helena Sawicka szuka wspólnego mianownika w obu sprawach. Śledztwa nie ułatwia fakt, że kilka miesięcy wcześniej zaginął jej własny syn.Trop prowadzi do tajemniczej wspólnoty religijnej w Częstochowie, rodzinnym mieście Witka Weinera. Jedynym sposobem, by poznać prawdę, jest przeniknięcie w jej wewnętrzne kręgi. Czy powrót w miejsca, o których usilnie próbował zapomnieć, pomoże w odnalezieniu mordercy? Jaką rolę odegra przyjaciółka z dawnych lat?Bartek Rojny - pochodzi ze Śląska, uwielbia podróżować, interesuje się fotografią i nurtami muzycznymi z dalekiej Islandii. "Zwrotnik" to jego druga powieść.

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

The day Rodney Hawkhurst rides onto her father's grand estate, Lizbeth Gillingham is a wild eighteen-year-old, with tangled red hair, dirt on her apron, and an archer's bow in her hand.A chance encounter leads to a clandestine kiss, leaving the tomboy Lizbeth wondering if the life of a sophisticated lady could be so bad if she was on the arm of Rodney Hawkhurst...But Rodney has not come to see Sir Gillingham about Lizbeth. He has come to borrow money for a daring sea voyage, and to ask for the hand of Phillida, Lizbeth's elegant sister. Lizbeth tried to forget about Rodney Hawkhurst - until she discovers Phillida's dread secret... and things begin to change.A swoon-worthy romance, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer 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.

Since her mother passed away, Gisela and her celebrated musician father have been left destitute. Now desperate, they arrive in Vienna, where they are certain they will find her father work.After getting lost in the woods at night, Gisela is rescued from a rabble of rowdy students by a mysterious stranger. A stolen kiss under the cover of darkness and Gisela finds herself enraptured. When it comes to light that her stranger is the head of a proud and noble family, her humble origins as the daughter of an impoverished violinist become a hindrance to their match.Will true love and passion prevail - will Gisela find her perfect prince and her father rediscover his fame and glory in the beautiful and historical Vienna.Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Georgette Heyer 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.

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

Ryśkowi ledwie udaje się ujść z życiem po konfrontacji z niebezpiecznym zabójcą. I chociaż dzięki przyjaciołom z Radości Simon trafia za kratki, ich problemy wcale się nie kończą. Ktoś umyślnie potrąca Kasię przed domem Piekarczyka, więc Rysiek zaryzykuje wszystko, by ją chronić. Niestety przeszkody w tej misji zdają się mnożyć.Tymczasem Simon ucieka z więzienia, więc przyjaciele z Radości stają przed nowym niebezpieczeństwem.Narastające zagrożenie wystawia na próbę nie tylko wieloletnią przyjaźń Kasi i Ryśka, ale przede wszystkim głębokie uczucia, jakie ta dwójka do siebie żywi.Czy zdołają ocalić siebie i miłość? Jakie plany ma Simon? I jakie role rozpisał dla przyjaciół w nowej sztuce? Sztuce zemsty.Małgorzata Lisińska – autorka rozpoczętej w 2017 roku serii "Tropiciel" ("Tropiciel", "Czarownica", "Pierwotny") i dwóch powieści z tego samego świata "Zakonna" i "Bajki krasnoludzkie", a także serii powieści obyczajowych "Miłość w Tychach" ("Światła w jeziorze", "Pikantnie po włosku", "Ja Ciebie bardziej"). Na wydanie czekają kolejne książki fantastyczne i obyczajowe, a nawet kryminał.Pisze fantasy i literaturę obyczajową, czasami flirtując z prozą poetycką. W swojej twórczości kieruje się przekonaniem, że czytelnika należy przede wszystkim bawić. Dlatego jej teksty pełne są niewybrednego humoru i sporej dawki erotyki.Absolwentka Wydziału Filologicznego Uniwersytetu Śląskiego. Pisanie jest jej trzecią wielką miłością, po mężu i córce. Mieszka w Tychach, dzieląc czas między rodzinę, psa, koty, pracę i ukochaną klawiaturę.

Chargé par la reine Victoria d’enquêter sur l’avancée des cosaques près de la frontière indienne, lord Kenington part en mission secrète. A bord du paquebot qui l’emmène à Calcutta, il est accosté par une exquise jeune fille blonde, visiblement affolée.— Un homme me poursuit de ses assiduités ! Aidez-moi, je vous en conjure !Comment résister à tant de détresse, surtout quand la victime vous regarde avec de grands yeux bleus implorants ? Voilà donc lord Kenington transformé en chaperon. Un rôle fort peu habituel pour ce célibataire endurci qui a toujours fui les oies blanches. Pourtant, Aletha n’a rien d’une sotte. Et lorsqu’il apprend qu’elle est la fille d’un officier de l’armée britannique, il se félicite de l’avoir prise sous son aile. N’est-ce pas là son devoir de gentilhomme envers un compatriote ?Mais l’honneur n’a décidément rien à voir avec la tendresse qui grandit en lui au fil des jours, alors qu’ils arrivent à la fin de leur voyage.© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Appel de l’amour © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

« Enfin, l’Angleterre ! J’en ai tellement assez de l’Amérique et de ses coureurs de dots ! »Georgina exulte à l’idée de retrouver Malton, la propriété familiale quittée des années plus tôt, lorsque son père était parti faire fortune aux États-Unis. Voyageant incognito à bord de l’Hélios, elle fait la connaissance d’un sympathique musicien qui lui confie ses soucis : son pianiste vient de tomber malade et il n’a personne pour le remplacer.Georgina a le cœur sur la main... et le goût de l’aventure ! Elle lui propose ses services. N’est-elle pas une musicienne accomplie ? Et comme ce sera drôle, le temps d’une traversée, de se produire sur scène, maquillée et vêtue d’atours clinquants !Une lady saltimbanque... On aura tout vu !© Barbara Cartland, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française :L’Amour n’avait pas de nom © Éditions J’ai lu, 2002Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.