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Ellie Laing has a very good reason to want to stay single: her last relationship put her in danger. And she’s worried that while the physical scars will heal, the emotional ones never can. So, travelling to Kansas for her best friend Sandy’s wedding, Ellie’s in need of some time alone. And Sandy’s brother Ben’s rural and idyllic ranch seems like the perfect place for it.

Eine winzige Insel vor der norwegischen Küste: Kristian Hadeland, erfolgreicher Künstler mit einer Karriere in London und einer bevorstehenden Retrospektive am MoMa in New York, hat sich in die Abgeschiedenheit zurückgezogen. Er will seinem Leben ein Ende setzen. "Tod und Vergänglichkeit", das war das große Thema seines fotografischen Werks, mit dem er sich über sämtliche Regeln hinwegsetzte und in der Kunstwelt für Furore sorgte. Für diesen Ruhm ist er einen faustischen Bund eingegangen.

Henley Holloway is my boss’s daughter, and my biggest distraction… I’m not looking for a student, but I’m determined to make partner at the firm, and this is the only thing standing in my way. So, I agree to take the Princess under my wing. Because I know that at the sight of any hard work, she’ll be begging me to leave her alone. But from the day she walks into the office…I’m intrigued. She’s a Harvard grad. Her work ethic rivals mine. And she’s witty, funny, and beautiful all at the same time.

Ein herausragendes literarisches Debüt voller unterschwelliger Spannung, sanfter Wucht und Eindringlichkeit. Schon immer hat Stubber, der wortkarge Einzelgänger, mit seinem Heimatdorf gehadert. Doch seit er sein Kind bei den Bergbewohnern zurückließ und für Jahre verschwand, hadert das Dorf auch mit ihm. Ein "kaltes Mensch" sei dieser Mann, heißt es. Ein Sprengmeister, wie sein Vater, undurchsichtig und seltsam. Als bei einer nächtlichen Explosion elf Männer durch Sprengstoff aus Stubbers Besitz zu Tode kommen, gibt man ihm die Schuld – eine Schuld, die ihn jetzt durch die Bergwelt treibt.

Have you ever wondered why winning lottery tickets always seem to be purchased in a small town in the middle of nowhere? Nadine did more than wonder. Unhappy with the way her life turned out and desperate for a change, she devises a plan to travel to a remote town that appears to pay out lottery winnings every week. Her lackadaisical husband Sam is hesitant at first (which irritates the hell out of Nadine) but then joins her on a trip that will surely change their lives. W

In Foam, the Hendersons are an ordinary family with an extraordinary secret: they aren’t human, but conscious beings made entirely of foam. When this revelation forces them to choose between merging into a collective mind or remaining individuals, the struggle for identity, unity, and self-acceptance begins. Packed with humor, heart, and a dash of existential mystery, this novel dives into the complexities of relationships, transformation, and learning to embrace imperfection.

Seit mehr als 15 Jahren hat die verwitwete Elspeth ihr Zuhause auf Teneriffa gefunden, und es gibt kaum etwas, das sie auf der Insel noch überraschen könnte. Doch als ein befreundeter Hotelier sie bittet, einen Gast aufzunehmen, da das Hotel ausgebucht ist, lernt sie den gut aussehenden Charles kennen. Der Tod ihres Mannes vor vier Jahren hat Elspeth zutiefst erschüttert und sie ist noch nicht bereit für eine neue Romanze. Doch irgendetwas an Charles zieht sie magisch an, und langsam kommen sie einander näher.

It’s been nearly three years since the fall of the Hardshaw Group, and Rose is living a low-key life in Fenton County. She’s happily married to Joe Simmons, raising her own two children along with her niece and nephew, and running her landscape business. Everything is coming up…well…roses! And still, when she and her best friend Neely Kate unearth a peculiar wooden box in a client’s yard, she finds herself yearning for the good old days of solving mysteries. Be careful what you wish for.

In the cold aftermath of a devastating fire in the late 70s, Lila's haven was reduced to ashes. Standing amidst the remnants of her cherished possessions, she faced the harsh truth of life's impermanence. The sight of her charred stereo, once her connection to the broader world, and the loss of her beloved poodle, a constant source of joy and energy, left a void in her heart. The stark exposure of her once-private world under the scrutiny of tragedy's unforgiving light was a profound revelation. This pivotal moment marked a transformation in Lila's life.

If Jules was sure about one thing, it was that she would never become a riding instructor. But suddenly she is the lead instructor at the Alachua Eventing Co-Op, and though Jules never thought she’d be so sentimental, she loves training up a new generation of riders. Her own riding has never been better, and Jules will be able to afford a promising new horse if she and Dynamo can win at the Central Park Horse Show in the fall.

Though Jules has spent her adult life bouncing from one farm to another, it never mattered: home was always where her horses were. But now, newly engaged and pregnant, she is yearning for a place she can truly call home. Alachua Eventing Co-Op once felt like that, but the co-op board is making Jules’ life difficult again, and her good friend (and professional rival) Kit seems destined to take Jules’ spot as head instructor. When Jules’ doctor forbids her from getting into the saddle until the baby comes, Jules has a full-blown existential crisis. Who is she if she’s not on horseback?

Ten months after giving birth to her son, Jules is back on top. Or, she’s ready to be. She and Pete have traveled to Maryland in prep for the Chesapeake Three-Day Event, one of America’s toughest events, for the first time. A big win could be the perfect cap to her comeback season. Jules is where she belongs competition-wise, but there’s one problem: she’s in the wrong state. Because the fact is, Jules just hates Maryland.

This time, Jules might finally be in over her head. Pete is away in California, and Jules’ promising new horse, Confident Liar, is proving to be a tough ride. Not to mention, her employers are putting the pressure on, expecting more from Jules than she can possibly provide. And Evan Folkes is dangling a shot at international competition that Jules is hard-pressed to resist. She has the support of her old friends and her beloved students, but she’s being pulled in a million different directions.

Der vierte Band der neuen Wohlfühl-Serie in Alaska. Palmer und Hudson sind beste Freunde. Nur in einer einzigen Nacht vor vier Jahren waren sie mehr als das und leben nun mit ihrer bezaubernden Tochter Adley zusammen in Lake Starlight. Gemeinsam kümmern sie sich liebevoll um Adley und sind ein eingespieltes Team. Doch als Hudson jemanden kennenlernt, merkt Palmer, dass vielleicht doch mehr zwischen ihnen ist, als sie beide gedacht haben... Aber kann aus Freundschaft noch Liebe werden, wenn so viel auf dem Spiel steht

Eine weiße Hirschkuh, eine dunkle Prophezeiung und ein Dorf, das kopfsteht. In Fehrdorf scheinen alle zu wissen, wo sie hingehören. Nur Ingo und Lara, die mit den Kindern von der Großstadt aufs holsteinische Dorf gezogen sind, haben Schwierigkeiten. Vor allem Ingo strapaziert die Pendelei zu seinem Start-Up nach Hamburg. Als er eines Abends eine weiße Hirschkuh anfährt, bringt das die gesamte Dorfgemeinschaft aus dem Gleichgewicht. Denn wer so eine tötet, heißt es, hat nur noch ein Jahr zu leben.

Isobel Ashworth breezes through life, blissfully accustomed to the privilege which comes with her family name. But that changes when she arrives in the exclusive town of Hartwell. Sent there by her father to complete a controversial property development - and prove herself a serious player in the succession plan - her perfect life is unravelling. Isobel's fiance is telling lies, the project is a disaster and the locals hate her; could her father be setting her up to fail? Buzzing with the promise of a big story, journalist Meg Hunter arrives in Hartwell to expose the Ashworth family dealings.

Rennie King's life isn't at all what she expected when she married the hotshot baseball player from her small town of Spark, Tennessee. Reeling from the loss of her most recent pregnancy, she desperately needs the support of her husband, but instead of comfort, she finds he is increasingly angry and often turns that anger on her. When a bee lands on her arm one day, Rennie knows she needs to go check on her beloved uncle. How she knows, well, she doesn't really want to explore that just yet. Sure enough, when she arrives, she finds him collapsed on the ground.

I laid a plan to trap her for I'm the predator and she's my prey. I'm Anson Larue, and this is my truth. Nova King was once my everything until she stole from me. Back then, I didn't get a chance to make her pay. Seven years later, I'm shocked to see Nova in Savannah, working at my buddy's sister's company. She's hoodwinked all her colleagues, and even her boss refuses to cut ties with her after I reveal her deceit. This time, I'm not letting her get away. I hatch a plan to show the world who she really is.

When Juliet Scott falls for ruggedly handsome Pete while away travelling, she never imagines how different her life will be to that of her sister, successful and beautiful model Hero. Based on a cattle station in the vast Australian Outback, Juliet’s life is now simple, down-to earth and honest, and the perfect antidote to the celebrity lifestyle that Hero leads in the UK. With her striking brunette hair, perfect posture, and mesmerising green eyes, it is no wonder Hero has come so far in such a superficial industry. But when tragedy strikes, Hero finds herself in the arms of her sister.

Ở làng nọ có hai anh em trai, cha mẹ đều mất sớm. Người em còn bé, vì vậy mọi công việc đều đến tay anh, lo toan trong nghèo khó, nhưng người anh hết lòng thương yêu em. Trồng lúa không đủ ăn, họ thường phải sống bằng hái rau, măng, củ mài trên rừng, bắt cá dưới suối. Công việc nặng nhọc anh giành phần mình; trong bữa ăn anh nhường em phần ngon. Mỗi lần đánh được cá, khi ăn anh phần em khúc giữa, còn mình chỉ ăn đầu và đuôi cá.