Romantic suspense

— Jennifer, je vous adore, malheureusement j’ai des dettes. Aussi ai-je demandé sa main à Valina de Marston. Je ne suis pas amoureux d’elle mais... Valina qui, par le plus grand des hasards, a entendu la conversation est aux cent coups. Soit, elle n’aime pas Henry de Wentworth, mais quel culot ! Pourquoi lui a-t-il juré un amour éternel alors qu’il n’en veut qu’à sa fortune ? Ulcérée, Valina décide de fuir. Déguisée en baronne française, elle file sur les routes d’Angleterre, se riant des dangers qui guettent les jeunes filles et qu’elle est sûre de pouvoir éviter... jusqu’au jour où trois brigands masqués attaquent sa voiture pour réclamer ses bijoux ! C’est alors que surgit des bois, un mousquet à la main, un très séduisant cavalier...Barbara 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.

À la mort de son père, Georgina Middleton apprend que ce dernier était criblé de dettes. Aussitôt son fiancé rompt leur fiançailles. Avant de faire face à un avenir qui s’annonce bien sombre, Georgina n’a plus qu’à récupérer les tableaux de son père dans leur demeure de campagne. Et c’est là-bas qu’en pleine nuit elle surprend un individu au visage dissimulé par un loup, tentant de dérober les toiles qui n’ont pourtant qu’une valeur sentimentale. Lorsque l’inconnu prend la fuite, Georgina ne peut se résoudre à prévenir la police… ni à oublier ses yeux de braise qui l’ont foudroyée.© Barbara Cartland, 2011, 2022, Saga EgmontPour la traduction française : Pour l’éternité © Éditions J’ai lu, 2013Barbara 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.

Le vicomte de Bredon n’en croit ni ses yeux ni ses oreilles : des éternuements intempestifs viennent de lui faire découvrir la présence d’une ravissante passagère clandestine dans son wagon spécial. Tandis que le train roule à travers les interminables steppes russes, la princesse Yentha Kerenska supplie le diplomate de l’emmener avec lui. Parce que le tsar voulait lui faire épouser un petit potentat oriental qui l’aurait enfermée dans un harem, elle s’est enfuie… Et maintenant, poursuivie par les agents sanguinaires de la redoutable Troisième Section, elle craint pour sa vie. « Comment vais-je expliquer votre présence ? » demande le vicomte, médusé. « Vous n’aurez qu’à prétendre que je suis votre femme. » Les espions du tsar les traquent à travers la Russie, la Hongrie et même jusqu’en Autriche. Le vicomte déjoue les pièges et trouve sa passagère clandestine de plus en plus jolie.Barbara 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.

Journalist Nick Daniels heeft te veel gezien. En gehoord.Terwijl Daniels in een restaurant een baseballster interviewt, wordt er naast hem een maffioso omgelegd. En hij heeft gehoord wie de opdracht tot de moord gaf. Nu is hij de speelbal van de Italiaanse en Russische maffia, en van zijn bloedmooie redactrice bij de krant, die misschien haar eigen agenda heeft.Patterson vertelt het verhaal in de eerste persoon, de lezer meteen bij de actie betrekkend. Zoals gewoonlijk is het gevaar alom: voor het leven van de hoofdfiguur, voor zijn kansen op echte liefde… en voor het leven van een onschuldig kind.James Patterson (1947) is een wereldberoemde Amerikaanse auteur en filantroop, die tot 1996 eveneens werkzaam was als reclamemaker. Sinds 1976 heeft hij meer dan tweehonderd boeken gepubliceerd, waarvan er in totaal meer dan 300 miljoen exemplaren zijn verkocht. 76 titels stonden op nummer één op de bestsellerlijst van de New York Times, waaronder President vermist, dat hij samen met Bill Clinton schreef. Deze cijfers maken hem een van de meest succesvolle en best verkopende auteurs ooit. Patterson is het meesterbrein achter de Alex Cross en Women’s Murder Club thrillerreeksen, die beide zijn verfilmd. Daarnaast heeft hij meerdere romans en kinderboeken op zijn naam staan.Zowel voor zijn schrijven als voor zijn liefdadigheidswerk heeft hij verscheidene prijzen gewonnen en onderscheidingen gekregen, waaronder de Edgar Award van de Mystery Writers of America en de Literarian Award van de National Book Foundation.

The handsome Virgo, Marquis of Fane, has a reputation as a bit of a ladies' man and doesn't care for the high-society socialites chasing after him and his fortune. His passions are racehorses and art, and he sets his sights on a painting called 'The Virgin of the Lilies'. But while investigating the painting’s dubious provenance the Marquis encounters Cyrilla, the shy and beautiful daughter of the artist and is instantly, utterly bewitched.However, the pair have hurdles to overcome and Cyrilla soon realises that no matter how much she loves Virgo, she cannot bring herself to do what he asks of her... will love overcome all or will they forced apart forever?Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Georgette Heyer or Julia Quinn.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.

Ansa Autio on perheyrityksessä työskentelevä koruseppä, joka on tottunut korukaupan rauhalliseen arkeen. Kaikki kuitenkin muuttuu eräänä tavallisena päivänä, kun kauppa joutuu ryöstön kohteeksi. Sisään ryntää joukko ryöstäjiä, ja he vievät mukanaan kaiken arvokkaan – mukaan lukien uniikin kaulakorun, jota Ansan isä on työstänyt pitkään. Samalla Ansa huomaa, että yhdellä rosvoista on oudon mieleenpainuvat silmät – vihreät ja harvinaisen kauniit. Ansa ei arvaa, että nuo samat silmät tulevat häntä vastaan vielä uudestaan. Voiko mies todellakin olla sama? Ja mikä avuksi, kun Ansa huomaa tuntevansa miestä kohtaan monimutkaisia tunteita?Vihollisen vuoteessa on jännittävä rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.

Marianna i Damian to sprawdzone, dobrze funkcjonujące małżeństwo. Odchowali córkę, oboje realizują się zawodowo, żyją w spokoju i przyjaźni. Brzmi mało romantycznie? Rzeczywiście, w tym układzie iskrzyć zaczyna dopiero, gdy pod ich dach trafia Julia - młoda córka kuzynki Marianny. Romantyczny trójkąt zmienia dynamikę dojrzałej relacji Marianny i Damiana. To oczywiste, że nie ma już powrotu do dawnej stabilności. Kto zyska, a kto straci na tej giełdzie uczuć?Dobry wybór dla miłośniczek powieści obyczajowych i romansów. Zofia Mossakowska - autorka powieści obyczajowych (m.in. "Kobiety z Ptasich Wysp", "Portrety na porcelanie"), opowiadań (m.in. "Faraonka", "Koty i reksy"), napisała również bajkę "Jaś w Mądrym Lesie". Kobieta-instytucja: z wykształcenia romanistka, pracowała jako nauczyciel ka francuskiego i polskiego, tłumaczka, sekretarka, pilotka wycieczek. Od lat najwięcej satysfakcji daje jej pisanie. Mieszka w niemieckiej miejscowości Moenchengladbach, gdzie wyemigrowała przed 1989 r. Pochodzi z Torunia, który wciąż uważa za swoje miasto. Ma męża i córkę.

Kun Sanni oli teini-ikäinen, hän ajautui huonoon seuraan. Poikaystävä Jan-Mikael vietti aikaa lähinnä kaljaa kitaten ja syöden pillereitä. Kaiken huipuksi Sanni ajautui mukaan rikokseen, jota hän katuu lopun elämäänsä... Vuosien päästä Sannin elämässä on kaikki hyvin. Hän on vaihtanut nimensä ja työskentelee tutkimussihteerinä neurologisen tutkimuksen parissa. Sanni on myös kohdannut miehen, joka on vienyt häneltä jalat alta. Menneisyyttä ei kuitenkaan voi paeta. Pian ikävät asiat Sannin historiasta nousevat pintaan – ja Sanni pelkää menettävänsä kaiken sen, mikä on elämässä tärkeää.Rakas, minä olen roisto on jännittävä rakkausromaani Sara Stormilta.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Beautiful and penniless Felicita Galvão is destitue and all alone in the world when the Duchesse de Monreuil finds her desperately trying to sell her needlework at The Grand Hotel in Lisbon.Felicita reminds the Duchesse of herself as a young woman and the time she met the love of her life Juan, Marques de Oliveira Vasconles. The Marques later abandoned her to marry someone of equal ranking, leaving her heartbroken and bitter.Seeking a chance to finally get her revenge, the Duchesse brings Felicita into her home on the condition that she impersonates her niece, the Comtesse Felicity de Monreuil, and breaks the heart of the current Marques Alvaro, her long lost love's son.But it would seem both love or fate or both will come together to deny her vengeance.Perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn.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.

Favel Farrington hittir Roc Pendorric á eyjunni Capri, þar sem hún býr með föður sínum. Það er ást við fyrstu sýn og Favel er mjög hamingjusöm þegar hún kemur á nýja heimilið sitt, Pendorric í Cornwall, nýgift. Systir Rocs og fjölskylda taka henni opnum örmum og það kætir hana að staðarbúar gefa henni strax titilinn „brúðurin frá Pendorric." En gleði Favel breytist fljótt í áhyggjur. Á veggjum kastalans hanga myndir af fyrri brúðum Pendorric – ungum konum sem allar létust við dularfullar aðstæður. Sagan segir að norn hafi lagt álög á brúðir Pendorric: Brúðurin mun deyja ung og ganga aftur í kastalanum þar til ný brúður tekur við af henni. Smám saman læðist óttinn inn í líf Favel. Ill augu virðast fylgja henni um allt og eitt óhappið tekur við af öðru. Fljótlega verður Favel að viðurkenna að þjóðsagan gæti verið sönn – og að einhver sé að reyna að drepa hana. Skyndilega fá orðin „þar til dauðinn aðskilur okkur" nýja og ískyggilega merkingu ...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.

Love, true Love! For the lovely, widowed Lady Sherington, it bloomed in her thirty-sixth year, when she was still ravishing enough to pass as the twin of her daughter Trina.But her gentle heart is racked with doubt--for if she were to remarry, her inheritance would be lost, and the handsome Comte she wishes to wed needs a rich wife.Thankfully, she's blessed with a daughter who is both beautiful and smart and fight to solve all their problems. But will she save her late father's estate and her mother's heart... or must one be lost for the sake of the other?A cross-generation regency romance, perfect for fans of Georgette Heyer, Julia Quinn, and Daphne Du Maurier.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.

A social introvert, Lady Dorinda Burne has always felt uncomfortable around lots of people due to a skin condition which has always marked her as the ‘ugly sister’. She is forced on a trip to Singapore to chaperone her sister Lettice, who is set to marry the intelligent and charming Maximus Kirby.However, Dorinda soon finds herself head over heels for Maximus. lost for words when he’s around. Having to overcome drastic hurdles and more challenges than she could have anticipated, Dorinda is forced to face her fears to find a new life, better than she could ever have hoped for.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.

Summer sun, chilled, white wine, and a gorgeous fiancé. Nothing could upset pure bliss ... Right?Emmy Jamieson loves her new life in the gentle hills and sunflowers of the lush French countryside, managing La Cour des Roses, a beautiful, white stone guesthouse. With marriage to caramel-eyed Alain just round the corner, things couldn’t be more perfect.The odd glass (gallon) of wine dulls the sound of Emmy’s mum in full motherzilla-of-the-bride mode, and the faint tinkling of alarm bells coming from Alain’s ex are definitely nothing to worry about. Guesthouse owner Rupert and a whole host of old and new friends are there to make sure nothing gets in the way of Emmy’s happiness.But as Emmy gets close to the big day, a secret from the past throws everything decidedly off track. Will her idyllic French wedding go ahead as planned, or will Emmy run back home to England with a broken heart?This summer, escape to the rolling vineyards of France for an utterly uplifting read. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Debbie Johnson and Nick Alexander will want to join Emmy for a pain au chocolat in the sun-drenched garden at La Cour des Roses.What everyone’s saying about Summer at the Little French Guesthouse:‘I'm utterly bereft that this fantastic book has come to an end ... I have been hooked on from the start ... grips my heart and won't let go ... I could potentially wax lyrical for far longer about various aspects of the book, but really I may start spoiling it for you ... a wonderful way to escape your own life, while devouring a great story that should have you grinning!’ Rachel’s Random Reads 5 stars‘Love this book! ... I barely got the first one done and I grabbed the next two to continue ... Fun characters, fun story, and makes me want to pack a bag and head to the Loire Valley in France.’ Goodreads Reviewer‘It's like meeting old friends ... the series is a perfect summer read. It's about family, friendship and helping them ... a twist I didn't see coming ... It caught me by surprise.’ Flying ThoughtsSummer at the Little French Guesthouse has been published in 5 languages and the series has sold over 230,000 copies in the English language.As 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.

Published posthumously in 1884, An Old Man’s Love was Anthony Trollope’s last completed work. A classic tale of romance and rivalry, it follows the intertwining stories of young orphan Mary Lawrie, the object of her romantic affections the penniless John Gordon, and elderly bachelor William Whittlestaff. All heartsore from being jilted at some point in their lives, will any of the three find love and happiness again? A love triangle with a twist, there is plenty of humour as well as anguish and romance in this simple short story from Trollope.Anthony Trollope (1815 – 1882) was a Victorian writer and author of 47 novels. He also wrote an autobiography, short stories and plays, travel articles, reviews and lectures. A prolific writer, he made no secret of the fact that money was his motivation for writing – an admission which raised eyebrows among his literary contemporaries at the time. The amount of works Trollope authored are testament to his belief in hard work. His first successful novel was The Warden followed by its sequel, Barchester Towers. The Chronicles of Barsetshire are perhaps his most well-known series of novels, though many of his works have been adapted for TV and radio, starring many familiar faces such as Alan Rickman, David Tennant, Bill Nighy and Tom Hollander. Alongside his literary career, Trollope also worked for some time for the Post Office and is credited with the introduction of the iconic post box to Britain. A memorial to Anthony Trollope was unveiled in Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey in 1993.

Związek Dagram i Joachima zawisł na włosku po tym, jak kobieta odkryła romans męża z własną siostrą. Małżonkowie dostają jednak od losu szansę na nowe życie - Joachim jest architektem i ma zaprojektować budynek w dalekim, tajemniczym mieście. Po przeprowadzce do Calehm on rzuca się w wir pracy, a ona zacieśnia znajomość z Arletą, kochanką miejscowego przywódcy, która zrobiła zakład z Aniołem Stróżem. Im bardziej kobiety odsłaniają się przed sobą, tym mocniej odczuwają mistyczne oddziaływanie miasta.Doskonała lektura dla miłośników magicznych literackich światów i czytelników zainteresowanych złożonością kobiecej duszy.Zofia Mossakowska - autorka powieści obyczajowych (m.in. "Kobiety z Ptasich Wysp", "Portrety na porcelanie"), opowiadań (m.in. "Faraonka", "Koty i reksy"), napisała również bajkę "Jaś w Mądrym Lesie". Kobieta-instytucja: z wykształcenia romanistka, pracowała jako nauczycielka francuskiego i polskiego, tłumaczka, sekretarka, pilotka wycieczek. Od lat najwięcej satysfakcji daje jej pisanie. Mieszka w niemieckiej miejscowości Moenchengladbach, gdzie wyemigrowała przed 1989 r. Pochodzi z Torunia, który wciąż uważa za swoje miasto. Ma męża i córkę.

Anniina on nuori nainen, jolta palaa hermot naapurissa asuvaan häirikköön. Onneksi mies on vihdoinkin muuttamassa talosta pois. Uusi naapuri on kuitenkin lähes yhtä suuri mysteeri kuin edellinen. Tällä kertaa naapurin mies on komea kuin mikä, mutta miksi ihmeessä tämä hoitaa muuttoaan keskellä yötä? Pian joku pudottaa Anniinan postiluukusta paketin, josta löytyy upea ja arvokas koru. Keneltä koru oikein on? Kuka haluaa antaa sellaisen Anniinalle, joka on vain kaupan infopisteen työntekijä? Tuliko paketti vahingossa väärään osoitteeseen? Ennen kuin Anniina arvaakaan, hänen elämäänsä saapuu korun lisäksi myös uusi rakkaus...Liian komea mies on rakkaustarina täynnä jännittäviä käänteitä.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Iisa on nuori toimittaja, joka on täysin tympääntynyt työhönsä. Jokisivun Sanomien toimituspäälliköt eivät ikinä anna hänelle kiinnostavia juttukeikkoja! Iisa on se, joka soittelee tylsät rutiinipuhelut paloasemalle ja kirjoittaa pikku-uutiset rattijuopoista. Kun Iisa pääsee tekemään jännittävää juttua paikallisista kummitustarinoista, elämä muuttuu vihdoin kutkuttavaksi. Kaiken lisäksi pakkaa sekoittaa eräs komea mies, joka herättää Iisassa ristiriitaisia tunteita. Vihaako vai rakastaako Iisa tuota turkoosisilmäistä komistusta?Ala rakastaa minua on huikea rakkauskertomus, jossa on mukana myös jännitystä.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Kun Alisa näkee sillalla epämääräisesti käyttäytyvän miehen, hän päättää puuttua tilanteeseen. Eihän mies vain suunnittele sillalta alas hyppäämistä? Mies suostuu Alisan mukaan, ja niin Alisa tutustuu Marloon. Marlo on menettänyt elämässä kaiken, kiitos hänen entisen yhtiökumppaninsa. Mutta kaikki ei ole aina sitä, miltä ensisilmäyksellä näyttää. Pian Alisa on keskellä outoa tapahtumaketjua, jossa hän ei tiedä keneen luottaa. Onneksi Alisan elämään saapuu yllättäen myös uusi rakkaus.Nimimerkki Sara Storm kirjoittaa viihteellisiä rakkaustarinoita, jotka ovat saaneet vankan lukijakunnan. Ammatiltaan hän on freelance-toimittaja.

Tense and atmospheric, ‘The Touchstone’ follows the trials and tribulations of New York lawyer, Stephen Glennard. When we meet Glennard, he is unable to afford to marry his girlfriend, Alexa Trent. However, when he reads an advertisement seeking information about the deceased novelist, Margarey Aubyn, he is faced with a moral dilemma. Should he sell the letter she wrote him, even though he spurned her romantic advances? A taut novella, ‘The Touchstone’ is a fascinating take on the classic ghost story.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.

Amanda Burke, filha de um vigário, tinha pouco contato com outros homens. Mas tudo isso muda no dia em que ela cuidava de seu jardim e o dissoluto Lorde Ravenscar, ao vislumbrar sua beleza fascinante, decidiu que ela deveria ser sua mulher. Enquanto a família da jovem fica surpresa, mas satisfeita, com essa proposta de casamento repentina, a doce Amanda está horrorizada! Jamais ela poderia compartilhar o resto de seus dias com um homem tão desprezível. Quando menos esperava, Amanda se apaixona pelo gentil Peter Harvey, um estranho misterioso que se refugia no jardim de seu pai. Mas Peter cai nas mãos do malvado Lorde Ravenscar e Amanda se vê obrigada a se casar com esse terrível aristocrata para salvar aquele que ama...Este audiolivro é narrado em português brasileiro.A Inesquecível Dama Barbara CartlandBarbara Cartland, que infelizmente faleceu em maio de 2000 com a avançada idade de noventa e oito anos, continua sendo uma das maiores e mais famosas romancistas de todo o mundo e de todos os tempos, com vendas mundiais superiores a um bilhão de exemplares. Seus ilustres 723 livros foram traduzidos para trinta e seis línguas diferentes para serem apreciados por todos os leitores amantes de romance de todo o mundo.Ao escrever o seu primeiro livro de título "Jigsaw" com apenas 21 anos, Barbara tornou-se imediatamente numa escritora de sucesso, com um best-seller imediato. Aproveitando este sucesso inicial, ela foi escrevendo de forma contínua ao longo de sua vida, produzindo best-sellers ao longo de surpreendentes 76 anos.Além da legião de fãs de Barbara Cartland no Reino Unido e em toda a Europa, os seus livros têm sido sempre muito populares nos EUA. Em 1976, ela conseguiu um feito inédito de ter os seus livros simultaneamente em números 1 e 2 na lista de best-sellers da B. Dalton, livreiro americano de grande prestígio. Embora ela seja muitas vezes referida como a "Rainha do Romance", Barbara Cartland também escreveu várias biografias históricas, seis autobiografias e inúmeras peças de teatro, bem como livros sobre a vida, o amor, a saúde e a culinária, tornando-se numa das personalidades da mídia mais populares da Grã-Bretanha e vestindo-se sempre com cor-de-rosa, como imagem de marca.Barbara falou na rádio e na televisão sobre questões sociais e políticas, bem como fez muitas aparições públicas. Em 1991, ela tornou-se uma Dama da Ordem do Império Britânico pela sua contribuição à literatura e o seu trabalho nas causas humanitárias e de caridade.Conhecida pelo seu glamour, estilo e vitalidade, Barbara Cartland tornou-se numa lenda viva no seu tempo de vida e será sempre lembrada pelos seus maravilhosos romances e amada por milhões de leitores em todo o mundo. Os seus livros permanecem tesouros intactos sempre pelos seus heróis heroicos e corajosos e suas heroínas valentes e com valores tradicionais, mas acima de tudo, era a crença predominante de Barbara Cartland no poder positivo do amor para ajudar, curar e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos outros que a fez ser verdadeiramente única e especial.

Wiktor Kiriłłow działa na kobiety i ma tego pełną świadomość. Jego wschodni zaśpiew przykuwa uwagę, a wyniosły, arystokratyczny styl bycia przyciąga jak magnez przedstawicielki płci przeciwnej. Wykładowca kryminalistyki poślubił Olgę, która akceptowała jego skoki na bok i nie robiła scen - doskonale dopasowała się do zasad jego gry. Tak mu się w każdym razie wydawało. Gdy Olga zostaje odnaleziona martwa w pustym mieszkaniu, śledczy zaczną drążyć, jak naprawdę wyglądały relacje pomiędzy małżonkami. Prawdziwa uczta dla miłośników kryminałów z mocno zarysowanym wątkiem obyczajowym.Klara Zglińska - z wykształcenia biotechnolog oraz zootechnik, w tych dziedzinach pracuje naukowo i wykłada na uczelni. Od lat rozwija się także literacko - jest m.in. absolwentką podyplomowych studiów kreatywnego pisania w Collegium Civitas, zaś pod okiem Roberta Małeckiego ukończyła kurs pisania kryminałów w Maszynie do Pisania. Publikowała liczne artykuły popularnonaukowe i naukowe (m.in. dla portalu Narodowego Centrum Edukacji Żywieniowej oraz tygodnika "Poradnik Rolniczy"), ma na koncie również kilka opublikowanych opowiadań beletrystycznych (m.in. w piśmie "Bezkres"). "Nie chcę prawdy" to jej debiut powieściowy. Miłośniczka zwierząt, zwłaszcza psów.

‘The Duchess of Padua’ is a five-act play, originally written for American actress, Mary Anderson (best known for her role in ‘Gone with the Wind’). With themes of murder, suicide, love, and revenge, it has drawn comparisons with Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ The story follows Guido Ferranti, who is tasked to murder the Duke of Padua and avenge his dead father. However, when Guido falls in love with the Duchess of Padua, he is conflicted. Can the Duchess help or hinder him in his mission? A lyrical play, written in blank verse, this is one of Wilde’s most intricate, full of twists and turns, and trademark Wildean wit.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

Toen haar oudtante overleed, was Romilly blij te ontdekken dat ze een huis in Cairo had geërfd. Tot haar verbazing waarschuwde Crighton Bey haar voor haar nieuwe bezittingen. Romilly kon zijn waarschuwing, of zijn charmante voorkomen, niet uit haar hoofd zetten. Moet ze zich zorgen maken over zijn bedoelingen, in plaats van over haar nieuwe fortuin? Dit gedenkwaardige liefdesverhaal uit de 20e eeuw is geschreven door Pamela Kent, een pseudoniem van de geliefde romanschrijfster Ida Pollock.Een must-read voor liefhebbers van literaire romantiek en verrassende spelingen van het lot.Pamela Kent is een van de pseudoniemen van de Engelse schrijfster Ida Julia Pollock (1908-2013). Pollock was een vrouw van extremen. Onder een tiental pseudoniemen publiceerde ze meer dan 125 romans. In haar 90-jarige carrière verkocht ze miljoenen boeken. Ze werd de "oudste schrijver ter wereld" genoemd, omdat ze op haar 105de nog altijd nieuw werk publiceerde. Ze was ook schilderes; op 96-jarige leeftijd wist ze met een van haar olieverfschilderijen een selectie voor een nationale tentoonstelling te versieren. Haar boeken zijn haast uitsluitend romances, met de klemtoon op liefde, zonder seks. Pollock had ook best wat romantiek en spanning in haar eigen leven: haar affaire met de echtgenoot van collega-schrijfster Enid Blyton maakte een einde aan het huwelijk van die laatste.

Meri on nuori taloushallinnon ammattilainen, joka on tottunut pitämään kaikki langat käsissään. Hän huolehtii myös siitä, ettei talouspaperi lopu hänen ja kämppis-Elinan yhteisestä kodista. On Merin ansiota, että kotona on aina siistiä. Meri rakastaa numeroita ja järjestystä – jopa neuroottisuuteen saakka! Kaikki kuitenkin muuttuu, kun Meri ostaa kirpputorilta näyttävän korun. Yhtäkkiä Meri on keskellä maailmaa, jossa hän ei voi hallita mitään. Miksi koru yritetään ryöstää häneltä? Mikä tekee korusta niin erityisen? Ja miten komea antiikkiasiantuntija liittyy tähän kaikkeen?Niina Mero tunnetaan romaaneistaan Englantilainen romanssi ja Romanssin sankari. Hän on kirjoittanut Nora Niemi -nimellä romanttisia pienoisromaaneja, jotka on julkaistu vuosina 2008-2018.

Il comandante Guido Piana trova sulla scrivania una misteriosa lettera anonima contenente una dichiarazione d’amore. L’uomo passa in rassegna ogni donna di sua conoscenza, senza riuscire in alcun modo a sciogliere l’enigma. Nessuno sa chi sia entrato nella cabina dell’imbarcazione, neppure il cameriere, che aveva distrattamente dimenticato la porta aperta. Nonostante la presenza della deliziosa consorte, Guido si sente deciso a scoprire a chi appartenga quella seducente calligrafia...Amelia Cottini Osta (1877 – 1946), nota con lo pseudonimo di Flavia Steno, è stata una scrittrice e giornalista italiana. Conosciuta principalmente per i romanzi d’appendice, Flavia Steno avvia la sua carriera come collaboratrice nella redazione del quotidiano genovese "Il Secolo XIX" e presto si affilia all’Associazione della donna. Nel 1915 si reca in Germania come corrispondente di guerra, dove scrive con lo pseudonimo maschile Marco Valeri. Nel 1944 viene condannata a quindici anni di carcere per essersi opposta all'ideologia fascista, dei quali ne sconta solo uno grazie all'avvento fortuito della caduta del regime. Nel 1932 è insignita del titolo "Scrittore d’arte" indetto dall’Accademia Linguistica delle Belle Arti di Genova. Tra i suoi romanzi più famosi ricordiamo "Sua moglie", "Sissignora", "L’ultimo sogno", "Il gioiello sinistro" e "La veste d’amianto".

Dans la favela de Rocinha, règne le plus gros gang que Rio n'ait jamais connu : O comando de sangue.Kaisa, jeune barmaid à ses heures perdues, le sait : mieux vaut se tenir éloignée de leurs magouilles. Mais alors qu'elle rentre chez elle, elle se retrouve en plein cœur d'un règlement de comptes. Les balles fusent mais heureusement, Renan vole à son secours.Pourtant, même si la tension sexuelle est à son comble entre les deux, leurs chemins n'ont pas de raisons de se recroiser. Il est le ténébreux leader des O comando et Kaisa ne compte pas revenir sur ses positions. Loin de ses démons, la jeune femme qui a peu à peu réussi à retrouver une vie normale tient à se préserver.Mais elle se voit rattrapée par son passé. Intimement lié à celui de Renan. La menace qui plane sur elle est bien réelle et dans le radar de l'homme le plus dangereusement sexy de Rio, le cœur de Kaisa risque d'être mis à feu... et à sang !Étudiante en communication, Romane a toujours eu l'âme littéraire puisque depuis ses 12 ans, elle écrit dès que le temps le lui permet. A 22 ans, écrire est pour elle une échappatoire.Avec des personnages torturés, les histoires de Romane ne sont pas de tout repos ! Pleines de rebondissements et de suspense, on ne s'ennuie pas une seconde, avec la frénétique envie de tourner les pages sans s'arrêter.

Quand Al et Lynn se rencontrent en République Dominicaine, c'est le coup de foudre. Si bien qu'Al la demande en mariage très rapidement et contre toute attente, Lynn accepte. Mais alors qu'elle pensait filer le parfait amour, Lynn va découvrir les secrets que cache son chevalier servant.Elle va aller de désillusion en déception. Al n'est pas l'homme qu'il a bien voulu lui faire croire. Loin de là.L'arrivée de Cruz, scandaleusement sexy petit frère d'Al, ne va rien arranger à son désir de liberté. Comment réussira-t-elle à se sortir des griffes de son fiancé ? Entre mensonges et trahisons, le chemin à parcourir pour la belle Américaine ne sera pas un long fleuve tranquille...Entre son amour du rock et sa vie de famille, le parcours de Laetitia Romano vers l'écriture a été un chemin fait de détours. Mais quand elle fait ses premiers pas sur une plateforme d'écriture et qu'elle découvre son public, alors tout s'enclenche et elle retrouve surtout son inspiration débordante. Passionnée de new romance, elle aime que ses histoires dépeignent des personnages avec de vraies failles et des hommes... plutôt torturés ! De quoi rendre ses romances électriques, passionnantes mais aussi irrésistiblement touchantes.Elle est l’auteure de « Enemies or Lovers », « In Your Eyes », « Endless Summer » et « Beautiful Lie ».

Francesca, detta Frana, è in giro per Roma con la sua vespa quando si trova costretta a cercare un meccanico per via di un malfunzionamento. E così che incontra il Roscio, un ragazzo della sua età dall'inconfondibile chioma rosso fuoco, con cui stringe subito amicizia e che inizia a frequentare in maniera sempre più assidua. In una di queste occasioni Francesca fa la conoscenza di Anna, la ragazza di Roscio, e il colpo di fulmine è istantaneo. Si profila all'orizzonte una cotta a dir poco insuperabile, e allora che fare? Tra figuracce, sorprese e imprevisti, la vita di Francesca è destinata a prendere una svolta del tutto inaspettata.Serena Maffia è autrice, drammaturga, regista e conduttrice televisiva. Ha lavorato come autrice per Medusa Film Gruppo RTI Mediaset e per la Rai. Ha diretto numerosi spettacoli teatrali, eventi e serie video. Pubblicista dal 2005, ha collaborato con diverse testate giornalistiche e riviste italiane e straniere, tra cui il Corriere dello Sport e la Gazzetta dello Sport.

Í skógi einum í Sviss er sérkennilegur klettur. Sagan segir að ef hann er heimsóttur á tíma veiðimánans sjái maður framtíðarmaka sinn. Cordelia Grant er ensk stúlka í heimavistarskóla í Sviss sem ákveður að heimsækja klettinn með vinkonum sínum til að sjá hvort sagan sé sönn. Og þær verða ekki fyrir vonbrigðum. Í skóginum hitta þær dularfullan en myndarlegan mann sem sýnir Cordeliu alveg sérstaka athygli. Cordelia snýr aftur til Englands, en getur ekki hætt að hugsa um þennan ókunna, heillandi mann. Þegar hann birtist við dularfullar aðstæður á fjölskylduheimili hennar fer hún að halda að þjóðsagan um klettinn sé kannski sönn...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.

Alexa se encuentra con Cameron y sienten un amor que les cambia la vida. El mundo de Alexa se trastocó hace años cuando su madre se casó con un hombre que no era su padre. En cuanto a Cameron, siempre había desconfiado de toda posibilidad de enamorarse hasta que conoció Alexa.La historia de su relación se complicará cuando salgan a la luz secretos del pasado que los exceden. El amor entre los dos se enfrentará a mayores dificultades de las que nunca hubiesen podido imaginarse.Priscilla Serrano (Málaga, 1985) es una escritora española. Lleva publicadas varias novelas románticas, tales como "Para siempre", "Por mucho que pase el tiempo", "El alma de mi música" y "Todos mis sueños te daré".