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How fast can charity fundraiser CeCe Barclay’s unimpeachable society life come tumbling down? One minute she’s speaking before Chicago’s glitterati. The next, her financier husband is wanted for embezzlement. Her assets seized and her fall mortifyingly public, CeCe grasps for refuge—and employment—as a sorority housemom at Eli Whitney University, her daughter Hayden’s alma mater.

After a whirlwind courtship, Roisin Kelly ignored the sceptics and objectors and married aspiring novelist Brody Brady. Fast forward one year and Roisin’s honeymoon is well and truly over. Brody has become her reclusive, freeloading lodger whilst he pens his masterpiece and she walks on eggshells. Working in the Council Planning office, Roisin dreams to escape the mundanity of her life. Her true passions are cooking and entertaining her family and friends but she lacks the confidence to take it any further.

Antique-store owner Cricket Crosby’s life is turned upside down when she discovers that the rumors of her husband’s affair aren’t just leisurely Southern gossip. Her plan: hire an investigator; find an attorney; enlist the help of her new assistant, Ruby; and make her husband pay.

Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all - and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women are, Jenny’s passionate marriage, pristine house, and ultra-polite child stand in stark contrast to Penelope’s underemployed husband, Sanjay, their unruly brood, and the daily grind she calls a career.

NOW A LILLY'S LIBRARY PICK! "The most heartfelt read...a surprising delight of a novel."--Shondaland An unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb. Widower...

Eudora Honeysett is done - with all of it. Having seen first-hand what a prolonged illness can create, the 85-year-old has no intention of leaving things to chance. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland she takes her life into her own hands. But then 10-year-old Rose arrives in a riot of colour on her doorstep. Now, as precocious Rose takes Eudora on adventures she’d never imagined, she reflects on the trying times of her past and soon finds herself wondering - is she ready for death when she’s only just experienced what it’s like to truly live?

When Robin finds out she's going on a work trip to Italy she can't wait for a week away in the sunshine, away from the daily grind. So what if there's a client pitch to do while they're there? The thing Robin is most excited about is the chance to show her work crush, James, what she's really like outside of work, and divert his attention from Liz, her work rival. To make things even better, Robin realises that the town they're going to in Italy is the same place that her childhood penpal, Andrea is from.

Stranded in Rome, with all planes grounded due to volcanic ash, Callum gratefully accepts a lift back to London with a friend-of-a-friend who's on her way home after a European road trip in a campervan. But when he meets her, his heart plummets - she's Emma, his ex, The ex, and he can't be stuck in a van with her. When Emma sees Callum again, she's horrified. It's taken so many years to heal her heart - she really doesn't want to spend the next few days in close quarters with him.

At 28, with a PhD under her belt and a meteoric rise to head of Research and Development at Mercer Robotics, Reese feels her decision to put her career first has worked out pretty well for her. Sure, she doesn’t have many personal relationships to speak of, but she does love her team and they like her too. So when she’s called to the Big Boss’s office and told she will be looking after his son while he does a rotation in her lab, she’s not thrilled that her hard work and achievements have boiled down to being a glorified babysitter – especially to a billionaire playboy.

Earlier this year, Autumn’s life looked great: she had a great relationship with her brilliant teenage daughter Chloe and from September she was all set to be Deputy Head at the London school where she works. And with a pay rise on the cards, she was excited for her and her long-term boyfriend Marc to buy their first home. But Autumn’s barely opened the estate agent's website when Marc vanishes with half their savings, leaving her no choice but to move into grandma’s rural home in Kent. And things go from bad to worse when Autumn is involved in an accident during the move.

Während Irmi 1956 in einem wohlhabenden Kölner Haushalt zur Welt kommt, stehen die Vorzeichen für Linda, die in Hamburg geboren wird, denkbar schlecht. Einige Jahre später treffen die beiden Mädchen in der Schule aufeinander, und trotz ihrer sehr unterschiedlichen Herkunft werden sie beste Freundinnen. Jede muss auf ihre Weise mit der abwesenden Mutter in ihrem Leben klarkommen. Von den bewegten Sechzigern bis zur Wiedervereinigung und dem Ende des Jahrtausends bilden sie füreinander die wichtigste Konstante.

Forty-year-old Faye Lawson is falling back in love with life at last. Finally divorced from her cheating husband, she has turned her back on the UK and has been living the Greek dream in Corfu managing a beautiful traditional boutique hotel. Twenty-something ex-professional basketball player Kostas Petsas's life, as he has always known it, is over. Having to take early-retirement because of injury, he's at a loss as to what to do next. But when a piece of land in Corfu comes on the market, it seems this might be the perfect fit.

In a near future where memory can be preserved and revisited, the past is no longer something people simply carry; it is something they can return to. Obe Wise is nearing eighty, living quietly in a transformed Washington where life has grown safer, longer, and strangely flatter. When news arrives that his oldest friend has died, Obe receives an unexpected inheritance. What begins as an act of remembrance slowly unsettles the story Obe has told himself about his life, his friendships, and the choices that shaped them.

Housewife and mother of two, Mitzy Barlow, is tired of the stifling monotony of her everyday life. With a husband who brushes off all affection and a routine that leaves her bored out of her mind, playing pretend is no longer enough. To help make ends meet, she hosts Tupperware parties, selling...

Lifelong friends Lori Graham and Stephanie Lyle are sitting on the balcony of Lori's flat in Glasgow, chatting, drinking, enjoying the summer's warmth. Until the peace is shattered by the sound of gunshots from a drive-by shooting. Running to investigate, the women find both their worlds shattered. One of their sons is the shooter, and one is the victim. As Lori and Stephanie try and pick through the pieces, they discover that they themselves hold the key to why their boys have turned on each other.

Can two women save each other from the ghosts of their past or will history claim them both? From the war-shadowed streets of Eastern Europe to the uneasy calm of American suburbs, CHOSEN FAMILY follows Perle, a child shaped by danger, loss, and the fierce love of a father torn away in the night. When she meets Myrna wild, brilliant, and unstoppable they are bound instantly, two girls clinging to each other in a world that has already taken too much.

Liées par l’amitié, mais séparées par choix, Louise de Chaulieu et Renée de Maucombe sont jeunes et quittent leur couvent avec des rêves de bonheur très différents. À travers une série de lettres intimes, elles se confient leurs espoirs, leurs déceptions et leur désillusion grandissante à l’aube de l’âge adulte.

In contemporary Paris, a narrator and two companions explore the life and work of Gertrude Stein: a subversive imagining of a truly subversive female artist. This program is read by Audie Award–winning narrator Kristin Atherton. Our narrator has a lot going on. Her friend Eva’s cat is...

Lucy Porter’s historical feminist comedy about a group of teenage girls in 18th Century Edinburgh Laugh out loud at this brilliant listen from the queen of comedy, Lucy Porter. Set in Edinburgh at the dawn of the Enlightenment, the boundaries of philosophical, scientific and artistic endeavour...

‘There’s just one other thing I need to ask you about, our Thursday night Slow Cooker Supper Club…’ When professional housesitter Erin moves into Marie’s cosy home at Station Cottages while the widow takes a four-month cruise, the job seems pretty easy: 1. Stay in the house to take...

En su lectura estaremos presentes en la vida cotidiana de la Grecia del siglo II, sintiendo sus estaciones, el olor de sus campos, viendo el horizonte de su mar y asombrándonos al ver un ladrón, unos jóvenes de la ciudad que se divierten o el sibilino acercamiento de un pederasta. En una traducción actual, sin censura y fiel al original griego, ofrecemos una de las primeras novelas. Ahí empieza a tomar fuerza la capacidad de colocar al lector en la experiencia cotidiana de una época.

The first in the brand-new cozy romance quartet, perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore and Elsie Silver! Welcome to Clover Pines… Killian is furious. His dad is having an affair, and he’s determined to put a stop to it. He arrives in the quaint snow-covered town of Clover Pines to confront the...

A heartwarming small-town tale of rediscovering joy in unexpected places. Starting over isn't easy, but sometimes it's exactly what we need. Newly divorced and determined to prove she can stand on her own, Joyce Hicks moves back to small-town Texas, leaving behind the life she has known for...

Doch der Fund eines Fasses voller Luxusuhren am Strand von St. Peter-Ording katapultiert sie mitten in einen Kriminalfall. Wenig später wird die Camperin Andrea Meisner tot aufgefunden. Die Polizei glaubt an Selbstmord, doch Lilo und ihre Freundinnen haben Zweifel. Zwischen Reitplatz, Camperalltag und Bestattungsinstitut ermitteln die drei Seniorinnen und kommen der Wahrheit mit ihrem untrüglichen Instinkt für seltsame Vorkommnisse immer näher … gefährlich nah.

Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary new historical two-part series from the acclaimed bestselling author of over fifty novels. In her latest, Dilly weaves a mesmerizing tale that follows the lives of two spirited sisters navigating the tumultuous world of a traveling circus. Set against...

When two young men from very different backgrounds meet during a tech internship, it sparks an intense friendship—and even more intense competition—in this sweeping novel of privilege, identity, and ambition from the acclaimed author of What We Were Promised. As the oldest son of caterers...

The second new standalone cozy romance from bestselling spicy author, Sophie Snow! Pre-order now to return to Clover Pines!...

The fourth new standalone cozy romance from bestselling spicy author, Sophie Snow! Pre-order now to return to Clover Pines!...

The third new standalone cozy romance from bestselling spicy author, Sophie Snow! Pre-order now to return to Clover Pines!...

Es ist der Jahrhundertsommer 1989, als die 21-Jährige im Zug von Leipzig Richtung Paris sitzt. Ohne ein Wort Französisch zu sprechen, aber von immenser Neugier getrieben, entdeckt sie die Stadt und damit eine neue Welt als Einwanderin unter Einwanderern.

In einer idyllischen Kleinstadt, umgeben von glitzernden Seen und endlosen Feldern, erleben Britta, Pia und Martin eine Jugend voller Abenteuer und kindlicher Träume. Doch ein verhängnisvoller Sommer reißt die enge Freundschaft der drei auseinander. Zwei Jahrzehnte später ist die verlorene Zeit zwischen ihnen zu einem fremden Land geworden. Inmitten von Schmerz und Vergebung müssen Britta, Pia und Martin entscheiden, ob ihre Freundschaft stark genug ist, um die Schatten der Vergangenheit zu überwinden.

An unapologetically ambitious businesswoman finally finding a soft place to land with a soulmate who wants nothing more than to make all her dreams come true, from the New York Times bestselling author of Before I Let Go. "Kennedy Ryan is my go-to for deep emotional, and sensual storytelling."...

Don't miss the stunning new novel from national treasure and beloved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly, author of Sunday Times bestselling THE ISLAND SWIMMER - available to pre-order now! 'Lorraine is a born storyteller' MARIAN KEYES 'A Scottish Maeve Binchy' VERONICA HENRY Evie has come home to Orkney...

Welcome to Tenderness. Our doors are always open. Having a bad day? Visit the Tenderness convenience store in Mojiko, Kitakyushu. A sweet treat to lift your spirits. A quiet place to talk over a warm meal. A kind word when you need it most. The sound of the sea in the distance. You'll always...

The Reese's Book Club Pick for April! 'An achingly romantic, compulsively readable love story - with chemistry that burns up every page' TAYLOR JENKINS REID, Sunday Times bestselling author of Atmosphere 'Smart and romantic, with fine observations about theater and life . . . The final act will...

'Jane Schoenbrun has the literary voice I've been famished for. Public Access Afterworld gave me a vertiginous thrill I haven't encountered since David Mitchell . . . you read it and the world glints with secrets anew' TORREY PETERS, author of Stag Dance and Detransition, Baby 'Public Access...

Auf dem Apfelhof stehen zwei große Veränderungen an: In einem neuen Tiny House können Familien künftig direkt auf der Alpakawiese übernachten. Außerdem bietet Frida Malkurse an – wenn nur die Alpakas auch mal stillhalten würden und nicht ständig Unsinn im Kopf hätten – genau wie der kleine Hundewelpe. Währenddessen haben Lena und Mike beschlossen, einfach nur Freunde zu sein. Das passt Emma, Lisa und Miri gar nicht – also schmieden sie einen Plan und überreden die beiden zu einem Ausflug an die Nordsee. Ob sich Lena und Mike bei einem Strandfest endlich näherkommen?

The Midnight Library meets The Ten Thousand Doors of January in this mesmerizing debut about a magical bookstore’s staff who must risk everything to stop the unraveling of the universe. Stick your nose in these books and they just might bite. Living at the center of the universe, Mr...

When Nancy's husband disappears to 'find himself' on a worldwide tour, just before he's due to retire, she's devastated to find he's left her penniless. She has the house though… and so she does the only thing she can. She finds lodgers. But she soon realises that life model Jackie, fortune teller Phyllis, and ageing rocker Marvin might be a more crazy group than teenagers would be. What's more… they're determined to help Nancy find her own wild side!

A forbidden crush. A family secret. One unforgettable summer in the Hamptons. Ainsley Keaton's The Beachfront Crush, the tenth book in the Sconset Beach series, follows Ava as she navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and a budding forbidden romance. When Elijah invites Ava to the...

Love, loss, and second chances at a beachfront winery In the eleventh book of Ainsley Keaton's Sconset Beach series, The Beachfront Winery, we follow Sarah, a widow and mother, as she navigates the complexities of love, loss, and running a successful winery with her sister Ava. As the leaves...

Two hearts, one retreat, family destiny and a journey of self-discovery. Ainsley Keaton's ninth novel in the beloved Sconset Beach series, set at the charming Beachfront Retreat, follows the intertwined journeys of Hallie and Fiona as they navigate the complexities of love, family, and...

When wedding planner Toni Goschl arrives on the sun-drenched Tuscan island of Elba, she can't wait to finally meet her online friend Gabri in person. There's only one small problem… instead of the female florist she'd been expecting, waiting for her is heartbreakingly handsome, jaw-droppingly gorgeous, Gabriele Orzati. With only a week to go until the beach-front wedding Toni and Gabri are working on, they decide to make the best of an awkward situation and spend the time together as planned.

Flavius Maximus has declared himself emperor and crossed into Gaul. The civil war with Gratian has been short, and the rightful ruler of the West lies in an early grave. Now two men face off across an empire. Theodosius in the east, his armies large but reliant on mercenaries. Maximus in the west, his forces small, but battle hardened and loyal to a fault. In the middle of the chaos, at the heart of a dying world, two old friends march at the heads of opposing forces.

Heartbroken Nurse Rose Gibb sets sail for South Africa during the Boer War after being rejected by the man she loved for the sake of her pretty half-sister. When things don't work out for Rose, entitled Blair Crawford is charged with escorting her home to the Clydeside town of Sandyford where their relationship is eagerly encouraged. However, Rose is intrigued by her mother's lodger, Magnus MacBride, who is in the process of refloating a tired old inherited paddle steamer.