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Herta Tanner is back and taking lessons in Tiel mind self-control from a former teacher of Turan’s. At least, she does until she’s accused of murder, smuggling and kidnapping. With the help of two Tiel apprentices and a former love interest, Herta must work to find the mastermind of the smugglers before the Gates between the worlds are closed forever. Aside from putting her out of a job, this would mean the death of many Tiel. Turan, meanwhile, is under house arrest as a co-conspirator of Herta’s and has to deal with Dekalar’s illness and treachery from within his own ranks.

A frantic phone call interrupts Amaka Mbadiwe’s new life in London. A renowned pastor has been assassinated in his hotel room while one of her girls, Funke, hides naked and terrified inside a sofa. Amaka is headed back to Lagos, and to a new world of private jets, money-laundering and mega-churches. With her trusted ally Police Inspector Ibrahim out of the country, and the hostile Inspector Musa breathing down her neck, Amaka must race against the clock to rescue Funke and untangle this twisted web of religion, power and politics.

When crime-fighting attorney Albert Patterson is gunned down in a Phenix City, Alabama, alley in the spring of 1954, the entire town seems to pause for just a moment—and when it starts up again, there is something different about it. A small group of men meet and decide they have had enough, but what that means and where it will take them is something they could not have foreseen.

A Dark Place is a chilling story about the untold struggles of the disenfranchised that inspiringly illustrates how one man cannot turn his back on the problems of his former community—even though he so desperately wants to leave that troubled place in his past forever.

In the final installment, Belly and Blaise return, but with a plate even fuller than before. Belly has found himself incarcerated over the rape of the former champion's wife, and it couldn't be at a worse time. Having to be away from his newborn child leaves Belly seething on the inside of his jail cell, praying for the opportunity to get his hands on whomever is responsible. Not to mention, the handsome boxer still finds himself in trouble with the ladies, even while locked up.

Regarded as one of the most important works in American literature and among the greatest American novels of the twentieth century, The Great Gatsby is the quintessential portrait of Jazz Age America, depicting not only the wild parties, romance, love, and the intense and often unfulfilled desire for wealth and status, but also the immorality, loneliness, disappointment and corruption of The Roaring Twenties.

Man Alone is set in and around a complex Seattle where Rat City meets the Billionaires' Club. Zene, a man alone, lives in a chaotic, sexually disruptive and violence-wrecked world.

Орхан Памук — известный турецкий писатель, обладатель многочисленных национальных и международных премий, в числе которых Нобелевская премия по литературе за «поиск души своего меланхолического города». Новый роман Памука «Мои странные мысли», над которым он работал последние шесть лет, возможно, самый стамбульский из всех. Его действие охватывает более сорока лет — с 1969 по 2012 год. Главный герой Мевлют работает на улицах Стамбула, наблюдая, как улицы наполняются новыми людьми, город обретает и теряет новые и старые здания, из Анатолии приезжают на заработки бедняки.

Recently dumped and stuck with the mortgage, artist Esther Ray wants to burn the world, but instead, she reluctantly accepts a scrapbooking job from the deliriously wealthy Naomi Duncan. The scrapbooks, a secret birthday gift for Naomi's husband Bryce, trace the Duncan's twenty-five-year marriage. As Esther binges true-crime podcasts and works through the near-two hundred-boxes of Duncan detritus, she finds herself infatuated with the gilded family - until, mid-project, Naomi dies suspiciously.

Blossom Baker has watched her sisters find love one by one. And just when she began to wonder when her Prince Charming would show his face, Roman Fields entered the picture, helping to bring all of her deepest desires to fruition.

Marlon ist eigentlich ein netter Kerl. Und noch dazu frisch verliebt. Doch er soll die Mafiageschäfte seines Großonkels in Köln-Ehrenfeld übernehmen, was die Sache mit dem nett sein schon mal erschwert. Ein bisschen Pech hat er obendrein: Die albanische Mafia droht das heilige Gleichgewicht von Clans und Klüngel in der Stadt ordentlich durcheinander zu bringen - denn die kennt keine Ehre, keine Gnade und erst recht nicht das "Kölsche Grundgesetz".

'Without doubt, a future classic' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Funny and charming' HOLLY GRAMAZIO Bryony doesn't actually mind being single. So she doesn't understand why she keeps seeing (ok, sleeping with) Ed, who is perfectly fine, but also only okay. After developing the ick on their fifth date, she...

Cooper Pierce, single dad and chiseled by God. Blue eyes that could melt panties like Superman. My cutesy boutique is on the edge of bankruptcy. And Cooper just flew in with his red cape and meticulously carved six pack to save the day. There's one teeny tiny little catch. He needs me to play wifey for three months. And move into his daddy-warbucks mansion. So I’ll wear his fat 4.3 carat diamond ring and fall in love with his two adorable little daughters. But his fierce protective streak makes it hard to stay out of his bed.

When my twin brother, Sebastian, sold me out and orchestrated a hostile takeover of my company, I thought I had hit rock bottom. But then I received a taunting email from Ethan offering me a position as his PA, and it was like salt in the wound. All I’m missing is a little tequila and lime. Trouble is, I don’t have any other options. The sweet, geeky boy I used to know is gone, and in his place is a ruthless businessman who seems to have one mission in life – to make me miserable. And now he’s my boss. My very engaged and annoying boss.

Daisy Baker has a kind heart, a fierce mind, and a brave spirit. Those qualities were what caught the attention of firefighter, Ayden Parker. Every Wednesday at noon for two years straight, they meet the same way, inside of Luxe Flower Boutique, where Ayden makes the same purchase each time. One question, complimentary flowers, and a promise was all it took to shift the dynamic between the two. And right before their eyes, a romance began to bloom.

Rudy Sharpe is the irrepressible owner of a tiny, ramshackle record store, stacked from floor to ceiling with piles of vinyl. It’s a place with real soul, where the slogan is ‘If we don't have it – them don't mek it’. Helping out behind the counter is Tasha, Handsworth’s only Black goth girl, while Rudy’s best friend Clifton regularly drops in to talk music, women and rum.

Als Jack und Elizabeth 1993 ein Paar werden, spricht alles gegen sie. Doch der junge Fotograf mit den bäuerlichen Wurzeln und die Psychologiestudentin aus gutem Hause heiraten – und erleben in der vibrierenden Kunstszene Chicagos aufregende erste Jahre. Doch nicht alles läuft glatt. Inmitten von Achtsamkeitsseminaren, polyamourösen Bekanntschaften und schrillen Immobilienträumen droht ihre Ehe zu scheitern.

Don't miss ESSEX WIVES, the gritty new thriller from the No. 1 bestselling Queen of Gangland Crime. Available to pre-order now! MEET THE BOND BROTHERS. You don't want to be on the wrong side of this family… Beau Bond hates fiercely and loves hard. He’ll do anything to protect his twin Brett...

Bristol, 1980. In the tight-knit neighbourhood of St. Pauls, 14-year-old Jabari is proud of his position as the only son of revered community leader Ras Levi. Raised in a world of sus laws and council neglect, Jabari finds hope in his Rastafari faith, which offers the comforting vision that one day he and his fellow believers will repatriate to the motherland, where they will at last be free from oppression and prejudice. But in St Pauls a local firebrand activist has been arrested, and violence soon overflows, pulling both father and son into its maelstrom.

Bist du bereit, die Vergangenheit hinter dir zu lassen und neue Wege zu gehen? Dann begleite Louisa und Adrian jetzt auf ihrer Reise... "Liebe ist Herzklopfen und Schmerz gleichermaßen. Aber sie ist nichts, wovor man Angst haben muss." Ein peinliches Missgeschick bringt Louisa Campbell in die Notaufnahme, wo sie diesem arroganten, aber unfassbar gutaussehenden Arzt begegnet, der ihr fortan nicht mehr aus dem Kopf gehen will. Zufällig sieht sie ihn wieder und sogleich fliegen die Funken. Immer mehr verfällt sie dem Charme des attraktiven Mannes.

Vincent Römer gewinnt als 18-jähriger die Streif – das gefährlichste Skirennen der Welt. Die Hahnenkamm-Abfahrt in Kitzbühel ist unter den Ski-Fahrer berüchtigt. Seit dieser Zeit ist Vince aber mehr durch seine Eskapaden aufgefallen, als durch gute Leistungen. Jetzt, zehn Jahre später, wirft man ihn aus dem Team und er steht vor den Trümmer seines Lebens. Es bleibt Vince nichts anderes übrig, als nach Sylt zurückzukehren, und sich bei seinem Vater vor der Presse zu verstecken.

Spanning four decades in the mid-nineteenth century, the interconnected novellas of Old New York lay out the complex and inscrutable codes, customs, and taboos of New York society in classic Wharton style.

Ein temporeich und witzig erzählter Berlin-Roman. Held ist der Versicherungsagent und Eisenbahnfreak Hagen Schäfer, ein Durchschnittstyp mit ziemlich undurchschnittlichen Problemen. Dazu gehören vor allem die komplizierten Ehe-, Liebes- und Triebgeschichten, in die er sich verstrickt hat. Besonders problematisch gestaltet sich die Beziehung zu Yvonne Genthien, der fünfzehnjährigen Anführerin einer Kinderbande. Das quirlige Ding schleicht sich erst in seine Wohnung, dann in sein Herz und schließlich in sein Bett. Da ist der Vorwurf sexueller Verführung Minderjähriger nicht von der Hand zu weisen.

A go-getter by nature, Amoni Cash always makes sure to obtain whatever his heart desires. That includes the women he sets his sights on. One has him by the history they share, and the other has his heart in a chokehold. Not sure which way he should go, Amoni figures he can have it his way and entertain them both. The plot thickens when a team player grows tired of not being the star player. In the blink of an eye, Amoni's ideal life is transformed into ruins when he finds himself losing control.

Bounty hunting can be dangerous, but Jace Reed is used to danger and always follows the rules. Including the most important one—never get emotionally involved. But everything goes haywire when the Brooklyn “it girl” interrupts his most important assignment. Beautiful Lucy Moor may or may not hold the only clue to the target that Jace has been tracking for months. So becoming her roommate to get the intel from her should be easy… right?

In the bustling corridors of a renowned country music record label, a young intern named Charles, buried under his dreams and debts, discovers an unprecedented opportunity. The label's patriarch, Bobby, disillusioned with his family's sense of entitlement, announces a contest that promises control of the vast majority of his empire to the victor. This competition isn't limited to family; it's open to every soul contributing to the business, from top executives to unpaid interns.

I have a sick, nauseous feeling in my stomach as I pull into the parking lot. The drive seems to take much longer than it should. I cranked the punk rock CD in my car to distract me. Finally, I'm in view of familiar faces, which seem to calm my nerves as I get out of my car. I'm greeted by a couple of other drivers. They seem a little bewildered and in shock. We all walk in silence with our heads down towards the door to get in. Once we get close, we can see that there is a line waiting to get in. We wait patiently and quietly as the line starts to move toward the door.

2. Teil der Reihe "Christmas Feeling in New York" ... die Teile sind vollkommen unabhängig müssen nicht der Reihe nach gehört werden, da sie nicht aufeinander aufbauen! Blossom Fairchild hat es im Leben nicht leicht. Nicht nur ihr exotischer Name fällt auf, auch die Millionen, die ihr Vater verdient, lasten auf ihren Schultern. Denn sie ist zufrieden damit, einen Blumenladen zu besitzen.

Was wäre, wenn du ein vollkommen anderes Leben beginnen könntest? Bianca versucht seit Jahren in einen möglichst normalen Alltag zu passen, aber die Sehnsucht nach mehr im Leben wird immer stärker. Während sie sich im Job abmüht, träumt sie von Freiheit, von Abenteuern und vom Meer. Als sie dann eines Tages zusammenbricht, weiß sie, dass sich etwas verändern muss. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann Daniel trifft Bianca eine verrückte Entscheidung. Die beiden wollen mit dem Wohnwagen durch Europa reisen und dabei online arbeiten.

Magic gifts are rare, and they're a closely guarded secret for mystos—the name for those who possess such abilities. Wyatt Glasson's talent is speculomancy—an uncommon type of magic that grants him the ability to see any reflected image. Modern civilization and its reflective surfaces mean people are always in view of Wyatt's magic.