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Beneath the Smile: A Story of Love, Lies, and Narcissism follows Ava, a loyal friend who watches helplessly as Maya, her vibrant and artistic chosen sister, falls under the spell of Devin, a charming but deeply manipulative narcissist. Through Ava’s eyes, we witness the subtle erosion of Maya’s spirit, the insidious isolation, and the devastating cost of unchecked emotional abuse. As Ava fights to hold on to Maya, the story becomes a chilling reminder of how easily love and trust can be weaponized.

In this charming patchwork of fever dreams and memories, Pirkko Saisio transports us to the 1950s Finland of her youth, where she navigates life as an only child of communist parents. Convinced she will grow up to become a man, a young Pirkko keeps trying and failing to meet the expectations of the adults around her. But as she discovers that she can be the narrator of her own story, it is in language that she finds a refuge and a way to be seen at last.

Or, lorsque Maud, une adolescente de douze ans rejetée par tous à l'école, s'impose dans sa vie, Billie devient pour la jeune fille un modèle qui l'aidera à reprendre confiance. C'est ainsi qu'au fil du temps, Billie et Maud s'apprivoiseront, s'apporteront mutuellement la guérison de leurs blessures respectives. Constamment perturbée et pleine de rancœur, Maud s'épanouira tandis que Billie apprendra à aimer au contact de Jérémy, le séduisant père de Maud.

In Origins, dive into Alexandra Heale's witchy whirlwind of a childhood, marked by her mom's firm rule to keep her magic under wraps. Growing up, Alexandra faced the daunting task of concealing her burgeoning powers, leading to a series of enchantingly awkward moments and magical missteps. Amidst learning to tame her unpredictable abilities, she navigated the perils of keeping her true self hidden, all while dealing with the everyday challenges of adolescence. In Origins, dive into Alexandra Heale's witchy whirlwind of a childhood, marked by her mom's firm rule to keep her magic under wraps.

Daniel Harper drifts from his devoted father, Michael, as ambition and city life pull him from their Vermont farmhouse. Bound by a cherished tradition of baking harvest loaves, their bond frays under Daniel’s neglect, despite his fiancée Lily’s urgent pleas to reconnect. When Michael’s hidden heart condition leads to a tragic collapse, Daniel races to his side, only to face devastating regret. With Lily’s steadfast love, Daniel confronts his guilt, finding redemption in a final loaf that honors his father’s memory.

The Family Koenig is a historical novel about several generations of physicians in a Jewish family during the core years of the 20th century. It is a gripping book that is rich with historical detail that contains love stories, abandonment, wars, murders and suicides; and yet is a meditation on how its physicians find inner strength, become true healers, and find and nurture love.

Tucson, Arizona is a place for runaways. Everyone you meet here came from somewhere else and has a story about what they left behind. Blood & Water tells these stories in five alternating first-person narratives: a young mother named Ally, the deliberately childless Tim and Sara, single dad David with a college-bound daughter and David's little sister, Delilah, who shows up on his doorstep with a secret. This novel is about family, in its various manifestations: the one you're born into, the one you choose and the one you create.

Eine schlechte Diagnose hat Marvin Abel aus seinem erfolgreichen Leben gerissen. Marvin will kämpfen. Schließlich hat er das Leben fest im Griff und bisher noch keinen Kampf verloren. Bald steht der erste Besucher vor Marvins Bett: Basti, sein kleiner Bruder. Der bringt nicht nur einen Supermarkt-Blumenstrauß mit, sondern auch eine schockierende Bitte.

The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every 'improvement', what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars? Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret.

I've finally found the right guy. Tav takes care of me in a way that nobody ever has before. We're both so busy with work that every moment together is priceless. But lately, there's been a distance between us. This trip is the perfect chance for us to reconnect. He promised me a luxury weekend break. A state-of-the-art cabin surrounded by lush evergreen forest and snow-capped mountains. No cell service, no internet. Just the two of us. When we arrive, there's a warm fire crackling in the corner and soft jazz playing from the speakers. But I can't escape the feeling I'm being watched.

Frankie and Jen are back—this time, with more chaos than ever. When Frankie discovers that a charming TV star cheated his friend, Roddy Lightning, he’s determined to set things right. But life isn’t slowing down.

Als Phoebe Stone in einem grünen Kleid, goldenen High Heels und ohne Tasche im prächtigen »Cornwall Inn« ankommt, wird sie von allen für eine der Hochzeitsgäste gehalten. Denn sie ist die Einzige, die nicht wegen des großen Ereignisses angereist ist. Lange hat sie von diesem Aufenthalt geträumt, nun ist sie hier, am Tiefpunkt ihres Lebens, entschlossen, sich ein letztes Mal ein bisschen Luxus zu gönnen. Doch dann entwickelt sich zwischen den beiden ungleichen Frauen eine überraschende Freundschaft, die alles auf den Kopf stellt.

There’s nothing too unusual about a father asking his son for a favor—unless, of course, the father in question has been dead for five years. Thomas, a young virtuoso pianist living a quiet, carefully structured life in France, is stunned when his late father, Raymond, suddenly appears in his home. He’s not a ghost in the traditional sense—he’s real enough to ask for help. His request? That Thomas travel with him to San Francisco to find Camille, the long-lost love of his life.

Professional poker player Carla Wilson’s luck runs dry in Tucson, leaving her with nothing but an SUV running on fumes and a deed to the Tumbleweed Bus Stop and Diner in small-town Texas. Her plan to sell the café and move on seems simple enough—until she meets the motherly cook who rules the kitchen with an iron skillet and the sunny waitress who treats her like a sister.

Die Chicagoer Ärztin Karen ist über vierzig, gehbehindert und seit dem Tod ihrer Ehefrau alleinerziehende Mutter eines kleinen Sohnes. In ihrer Trauer wird sie nach langer Funkstille überraschend von ihrer alten Freundin Janet nach San Francisco eingeladen, wo die beiden schnell zu ihrer früheren Freundschaft und Vertrautheit zurückfinden. Völlig unverhofft trifft Karen dann bei einem Stadtbummel Kaylee wieder – die Frau, in die sie sich vor Jahren Hals über Kopf verliebt hat. Die alten Gefühle flammen wieder auf und die beiden Frauen beginnen erneut eine leidenschaftliche Romanze.

Kayla Covington—a successful model, trusted friend, and beloved sister—has her life straight. After being rejected by her longtime crush, Michael, Kayla, takes a job offer that has her moving across the country to New York. During an annual friend’s trip, Kayla is caught off guard when Michael tightly takes a knee and asks her to marry him. She knows that for him, she would stay in Oklahoma. The next morning, sober, he regrets it all, leaving Kayla determined to go through with the move.

Where do you go when your home isn’t safe? Sophie Miller can’t live in her Colorado Springs house anymore—not after what happened. She has to get away from her meth-addicted mother. Away from the danger. Away from the drug trafficker who wants her. Finally, her father sends for her in Applewood, Oregon, where she falls in love with the sleepy town—and its persona non grata, Jeremy Rutledge. Spawned by the town conman, her father warns her to stay away from the boy with the kindest eyes she’s ever seen. As their relationship blossoms, so does the trouble.

Sex. Money. Murder. Drama. Housewives… And homeless animals! All run amok in the affluent suburb of New Wellington! Tish McLean has been left high and dry, both financially and emotionally, by Brian, her husband of over 20 years. To make matters worse, Brian is about to marry the social chameleon Susan, Tish's one close unattached friend. As Tish struggles to realize her dream of opening a shelter for homeless animals—and her love with a very married veterinarian who has big problems of his own—she strips away the cubic zirconium studded underbelly of country club society.

As a Korean student in a Japanese high school, Sugihara has had to defend himself against all kinds of bullies. But nothing could have prepared him for the heartache he feels when he falls hopelessly in love with a Japanese girl named Sakurai. Immersed in their shared love for classical music and foreign movies, the two gradually grow closer and closer. One night, after being hit by personal tragedy, Sugihara reveals to Sakurai that he is not Japanese - as his name might indicate.

Growing up, Violet was so busy helping others realize their dreams, she found little time to pursue her own. But five years ago, she took the chance of a lifetime, leaving the family bookshop on Brinkley’s Island, Maine, to attend culinary school in Paris. Now she’s working her dream job as a pâtissiere in an upscale Parisian restaurant—yet all she can think about is home.