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Olivia Bevelstoke is beeldschoon en heeft een aanzienlijke bruidsschat; ze krijgt dan ook meer dan genoeg aanzoeken. Nu ook haar beste vriend getrouwd is gaat Olivia op zoek naar afleiding. Zo wordt er geroddeld dat haar nieuwe buurman misschien wel zijn verloofde heeft vermoord, al gelooft Olivia daar niets van. Toch besluit ze hem te bespioneren, gewoon voor de zekerheid. Sir Harry Valentine werkt bij het Oorlogsbureau in Londen. Net wanneer hij merkt dat een vrouw hem bespiedt is hij meteen wantrouwig.

In the bustling streets of Queens, New York, Jamar Ward’s life is defined by loss, love, and the unrelenting pull of music. Raised by his steadfast grandmother Martha after the tragic loss of his mother, Jamar finds solace at the piano, where his raw talent transforms unspoken emotions into hauntingly beautiful melodies. Yet, his journey is far from solitary. Watching over him is the spirit of Melba Bowie, a jazz singer caught between realms, whose purpose is to guide Jamar in unlocking his potential and freeing him from the weight of his past.

Bella ha quindici anni e un problema enorme: non sa come sopravvivere alle mille difficoltà che affollano la sua adolescenza. Per allentare la tensione Bella ha trovato un rimedio: l'alcol. Da quel momento, per lei arriverà il momento di affrontare la realtà. Ricoverata in un centro di riabilitazione in mezzo al deserto dell'Arizona, Bella incontrerà ragazzi come lei, spaventati, a pezzi, costretti ad affrontare se stessi e le proprie paure, e a ottenere almeno una vittoria: sopravvivere.

Maria ha quindici anni, vive in un paesino dell'Appennino centro meridionale d'Italia e mantiene se stessa e l'anziano padre malato facendo la bracciante nei campi dei signori, un lavoro incerto e molto gravoso, fino a quando non viene assunta come acquaiola nella casa di don Francesco, il signorotto del paese, con il compito di recarsi più volte al giorno e con qualunque tempo alla fonte, che dista tre chilometri dal paese, per rifornire la famiglia di acqua.

Ashes in the Wind is an emotionally gripping and thought-provoking story of love, loss, and unexpected connections. Andre Watts, a trauma-informed therapist and proud advocate for Black queer mental health, is thrust into a virtual therapy relationship with Sam Andersen, a blue-collar Midwesterner struggling to cope with his brother’s untimely death. What begins as a professional dynamic evolves into a journey that challenges both men to confront their deepest vulnerabilities, buried truths, and the lines they never thought they’d cross.

Leonardo Roche was born into power, but he never wanted it. As the son of Levon Roche, a ruthless crime boss with a past full of ghosts, Leonardo struggles to define his own path. When he discovers his father has stolen the ashes of a nameless boy—a boy who never had a chance—Leonardo’s simmering defiance ignites into full-blown war. Across town, Viper wants nothing more than to keep his stepson Vance out of the life. But when Levon resurfaces with leverage that cuts to the bone, Viper is forced into a brutal game where survival means sacrificing more than he’s willing to lose.

In a El Salvador, house number nine, with its bajareque walls and tile roofs, holds the secrets and memories of the Fernandez family. Throughout the years, this home has witnessed births, losses and the unbreakable spirit of its inhabitants. Emilia and Gregorio bravely face the adversities that life imposes on them, from the daily struggle for sustenance to the impact of a civil war that threatens to tear their world apart. Life in this house is a mosaic of intense moments, where every corner holds a story, and where the old avocado tree stands as a symbol of resistance and hope.

Ten years ago, Kate Thorne walked away from the one man she could never have. Frank Cross was her father’s employee, older, married—and their forbidden affair was always destined to end. But now she’s back in her hometown, ready to take over her family’s business... and face the man who still haunts her. Frank is no longer married, and the spark between them is far from gone. As past betrayals and buried feelings resurface, Kate must decide: let the past stay buried, or risk everything for a second chance at the love she can never forget?

He was a thirty-year-old bull rider. In his mind, he knew he was nearing the end of his career. But in his heart, he wasn’t ready to give it up. But we don’t always get what we want. Shortly after his thirty-first birthday, Cooper Calaway took his last ride. Suddenly forced to face a life without rodeo. Copper returned to the family ranch to heal. But even his loving family couldn’t keep him from spiraling from the pain and self-medicating. When Cooper finds a runaway horse and returns it to its owner, Lyric, a widow with two young boys, he gets a new perspective on dealing with loss.

Casino owner Ian Westmoreland thought he had seen the last of Brooke Chamberlain, until she checked into his resort claiming to need a little R & R. No woman had even come close to igniting the heat and passion inside him as Brooke once had. And if Ian was going to discover what Brooke was hiding, what better way than through seduction? But in this game of bedroom cat and mouse, the stakes were very high. Would Ian's ultimate gamble pay off?

The Girl Who Saw Hope is an inspiring, emotionally gripping Christian coming-of-age story about learning to stand tall in a world that tells you to shrink, embracing the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made—just as you are.

Belonging, the second novel in the Roslyn Trilogy, follows Latisha “Tish” Walker as she returns home after three semesters at Yale, having left her law studies behind to search for the mother she never knew. Raised by her loving grandmother, Rose, and supported by a tight-knit community, Tish had never questioned where she belonged—until a Thanksgiving visit with a classmate’s privileged family stirred feelings of rejection and identity confusion.

Carrie Bradley is done. Done with the dishes, the laundry, the packed lunches and, most of all, with being taken for granted. So when her husband cancels their family holiday for a boys’ trip to Vegas, Carrie takes a stand – by moving into the garden shed. What starts as a quiet protest soon spirals into full-blown family drama – with domestic chaos, media attention and a surprising path to self-discovery. With her sister Bex crashing in her guest room and her family in meltdown, Carrie might just find the one thing she’s been missing all along... herself.

Athena Brkovich believes in true love. In the final book of the series, Athena finds herself plunged into her deepest fears. The predictions from a desert psychic are all coming true and Athena must survive as everything she has ever known comes to an end. Drinking to escape reality only leads her further from peace. But facing her demons threatens to destroy her. Taking on a married lover while navigating a divorce, Athena is plagued by moral, financial and emotional bankruptcy. Will she be the phoenix and rise again or will the fires of consumption engulf her?

Welcome back to Maui for this heartwarming book about family, forgiveness, and what it means to be supported by the people who mean the most. Tides of Paradise continues the heartwarming-but-juicy saga of the Briscoe family. When Shane Briscoe opens the door to find a surprise on the other side, everything in his world changes. Katie and Jon rebuild after a devastating fire but will the new architect coupled with Katie’s ambitions put their marriage on the rocks?

Esther Duvall is two weeks shy of turning ten in the summer of 1976 when her mother, Tara, vanishes without a trace. Local authorities, suspecting her father's role in her mother's disappearance, arrest him in front of her and her younger twin siblings in the family's tiny living room.

Während Familie Vogel eine kühle Gartenparty plant, träumen Julian und Emma von riesigen Eisbechern, eiskalten Pools und verrückten Überraschungen. Doch Vorsicht: Wer zu viel schleckt, landet schneller beim Arzt, als er „Schoko-Vanille" sagen kann!

Messa al bando dalla buona società dopo il divorzio da un mondano e inveterato seduttore, l'ex scrittrice Renée Néré diviene attrice di music-hall e frequenta il mondo squallido e variopinto degli artisti che vivono fra il circo e il caffè-concerto. Corteggiata da un ricco, giovane e ozioso ammiratore che le propone, magnanimo, le nozze, lo rifiuta in nome di una dignità femminile duramente conquistata e di una libertà tanto preziosa quanto precaria.

As World War II looms ahead, Velma and Jack Gooding's joy of welcoming a healthy son into the world is soon overshadowed when Jack falls gravely ill with Tubercular Pneumonia. To aid his recovery, the family moves to a small farm, where Jack slowly recovers and eventually takes on part-time work. The attack on Pearl Harbor, a turning point for all Americans, propels the Goodings to California. There Jack builds B-17s, while Velma manages their home life with now two young sons.

Obwohl Izaaks Vertrauen in der Vergangenheit auf schlimmste Art und Weise missbraucht wurde, ist er fest entschlossen, nicht der arme reiche Junge zu sein. Bei Fabian hat Izaak seit langer Zeit zum ersten Mal wieder das Gefühl, sich fallen lassen zu können, und mehr noch: selbst der Fels in der Brandung für einen anderen Mann sein zu können. Doch dann gerät Fabian durch einen leichtsinnigen Fehler in eine Situation, aus der ihn nur ein verdammt guter Anwalt retten kann.