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It’s 1950 and Loretta Reynolds is newly arrived in Hollywood, fresh off a con that brought her from England to the sunny shores of California. She’s running away from a complicated past to fulfill her ambition of becoming a makeup artist to the stars. When her new husband, a would-be actor, takes her to a sex-fueled Hollywood party on their wedding night—hoping to trade her to a powerful director for a favor—she discovers the dark side of Tinseltown and sets out on a path of revenge against the cruel men who use their money and power to play with lives and dreams.

June 1940. As World War Two rages, Daphne Devine remains in London, performing each night as assistant to stage magician Jonty Trevelyan, aka the Grand Mystique. Then the secret service call.

West Palm Beach, 1999. A phone call summons fifty-eight-year-old Cherie Anderson from a frozen Minnesota to help her two mothers: Dale, the mother who left her when she was five and is facing eviction from her budget-apartment complex, Soleil City, and Marlys, the mother who raised her from that moment on—and who’s now dying, but won’t admit it to her daughter. Cherie seeks a reason to stay in town long enough to give Dale the help she’s finally asked for and Marlys the help she clearly needs.

Eine einsame Hütte in den Weiten Kanadas, atemberaubende Natur und ein heißer Ranger. Die prickelnde Romance von Helen Paris! Ein Jahr Auszeit inmitten der Wildnis West-Kanadas klingt perfekt für Hotelmanagerin Sara. Die Luft ist wie erwartet frisch und rein, doch das Leben ohne Strom und fließend Wasser stellt sie vor ganz neue Herausforderungen und bringt sie oft an ihre Grenzen. Das nächstgelegene Dorf nimmt sie zwar herzlich auf, aber es liegt zwei Stunden Bootsfahrt entfernt. Ihr Nachbar Matt, ein Ranger, ist hingegen gar nicht begeistert von der neuen Gesellschaft.

The Betancourts next door have their own secrets and have been a part of the lives of their neighbors for thirty years, but have always remained only on the vacationing peripheral, until now. As they all head toward the end of the era with their two families intertwined, none of them know they are on a crash course, with one force barreling toward them all, one that could blow apart three generations and two families, and the secrets that threaten to break the fabric they’ve woven for thirty years in the sparkling “Hamptons of the South."

When single mom Hope Reynolds returns to her small New Jersey hometown a decade after a rift with her father, there's only one thing she's looking forward to: seeing her beloved Christmas Star shining across the valley. For townspeople, its been a beacon of hope, a symbol of miracles. Though she long ago stopped believing, Hope needs a miracle now more than ever.

During two August weeks, denim designer Maris Carrington and coastal architect Jason Barlow prepare for their much-anticipated wedding. Guests arrive early, turning keys in charming cottage doors to begin their New England summer escape. The wedding is a reason for old friends to gather again; to meet in their shabby beach hangout and get the jukebox cranking; to walk that weathered boardwalk beneath a starry sky; to breathe the sweet salt air. "Cures what ails you," one of the friends, Neil, always said long before his life was sadly claimed. But his legacy was not.

In the era of big hair, massive shoulder pads, Reaganomics and Madonna, four newspaper women are desperately seeking success. Maureen, Tina, Elektra, and Sarah bond over their love of newswriting and cats but learn female friendships can be as tricky to navigate as love affairs.

Jared’s POV: Who’s the stunning brunette with the radiant spirit? Oh hell… She's the new cocktail waitress who just mixed up my order and stole my heart. I came to the exclusive Vegas Sapphire Club to escape my betrayal and fury. To hide from the world and heal my broken heart. Then Brandy Alexander appeared, full of life, optimism and light. And she's gorgeous. But wait. She doesn’t know my rock star identity, and I want to keep it that way for awhile. To her, I’m just a sad, brooding stranger. Her warmth, innocence and courage are melting my defenses. This captivating woman is ...

In der dunkelsten Stunde der deutschen Geschichte stehen die Köllns zusammen. Elmshorn 1938: Geschäftlich sind die Köllns im Aufschwung. Als erste eingetragene Marke des Unternehmens setzen ihre blütenzarten Haferflocken neue Standards, die Produktpalette wächst. Politisch zieht eine Bedrohung herauf, als die NSDAP mehr und mehr Zuspruch in der deutschen Bevölkerung findet. Die Gefahr rückt immer näher und als Deutschland in den Krieg zieht, bangt Else um ihren Mann und ihre Söhne. Doch gerade in Krisenzeiten steht die Familie besonders eng zusammen.

The Enigmatic Tale of Forbidden Love: A captivating and enthralling story that delves into the complexities of forbidden love and societal norms. The characters are richly developed, and the emotional depth of the narrative keeps you on the edge of your seat. A must-read for fans of romance and intrigue! In the mystical world of Matriarch, where the boundaries between reality and hidden secrets blur, Princess Alayna and Princess Mila are faced with a cosmic convergence that will shape the fate of their realms, Nyxor and Wycliffe. As the Northmen, led by the formidable Thorn, set sail ...

First in the Flyover County Series! Tom and Sarah had everything going for them, until the rug was pulled out from under their feet. They were living the American dream with high paying jobs, a beautiful suburban home, and a secure future. But when Tom's construction company went bankrupt and Sarah was laid off from her job their comfortable life turned into a nightmare. As the bills piled up and tensions rose between them, Tom and Sarah struggled to keep their family afloat. Just when they thought they had hit rock bottom, Tom receives a call about the death of his grandfather. Could this ...

Avery, Eva, Meesha, and Peyton, The Real Housewives of Adverse City never have a dull moment. There's always something going on in their remarkably rich lives. Peyton is fighting her inner demons and concentrating on a full recovery after driving while drunk. Meesha hopes that she and Carlton can concentrate on rebuilding their lives and raising their children as they welcome a new addition to the family. Eva still longs for a baby but still feels abandoned by Harper. Avery finally has what she desired for so long with her husband and kids, but a piece of her still aches for another. The ...

★★★★★ "A page turner for sure!" - Reader Review ___ After her grandparents passed away, Louisa is forced to go back to her hometown and deal with the lies of her past that threaten to devastate her future. Between her high-powered job and handsome venture capitalist fiancé, Louisa Brian has a picture-perfect life. A former debutante born into a socialite family, she’s neatly tucked all the questions about her past away as she forges a new future in Atlanta. However, when Louisa’s grandparents, the only parents she’s ever known, pass away, she returns to her hometown of ...

Lucrecia Zappi é uma voz potente do romance contemporâneo. Poucas vezes na cultura brasileira a relação conflituosa da classe média com a cidade foi retratada de forma tão precisa. A solidez do casamento de Oscar é ameaçada pela chegada de Nelson, ex-namorado de sua mulher e desafeto dos tempos de juventude. Recém-chegado do Acre, ele se muda para o mesmo prédio do casal, na Vila Buarque, centro de São Paulo.

Somya stared unseeingly at the picture of herself and her buddy hugging each other at the summit of Machu Picchu. They had finally achieved their dream and felt a surge of happiness envelop them and the hugging and laughing had gone on. They had had a picture taken, returned to civilization, to their jobs and to their respective spouses and had the picture framed on their work desks. They spoke to each other just about every day. Exchanging stories of the highs and lows of daily living. They felt their affection for each other in their bones. They were one soul cleaved and housed in two ...

Sarah ist an "besondere" Kundschaft in ihrem Dessous-Laden gewöhnt. Doch niemand weckt ihr Interesse mehr als Jared Gaines, der reiche, gutaussehende Geschäftsmann, der bei ihr Geschenke für seine wechselnden Freundinnen kauft. Als Jared dann jedoch unvermittelt beginnt, ihr Präsente zu schicken, stellt Sarah ihn zur Rede. Zögernd rückt Jared mit der Wahrheit heraus: Für die Verlobungsfeier seines Bruders braucht er dringend eine Freundin.

La storia di una famiglia di pastai che dalla Costiera Amalfitana si trasferisce alle falde del Vesuvio, dove la primitiva struttura artigianale si trasforma in moderna azienda industriale, in un periodo che va dal 1848 al 1940. Protagoniste due straordinarie figure di donne imprenditrici, Francesca e la figlia Nunziata, con le loro aspirazioni, passioni e sconfitte. Sullo sfondo, un secolo di storia italiana dal Risorgimento alle soglie della Seconda guerra mondiale, e gli ardori e le sofferenze di un popolo. Da questo libro, Lina Wertmüller trasse il film omonimo con Sophia Lauren.

Vittoria viene ritrovata morta nella vasca da bagno, uno stupido incidente, una fine improbabile. Il paese, Scauri, dove si è trasferita vent’anni prima in compagnia di una donna più giovane, accetta, perché sa capire le disgrazie e tace, Lea Russo invece no. Lea, che fa l’avvocato, ha un marito, due figlie e una vita ricca di impegni, è sempre stata affascinata da Vittoria. Non vuole accontentarsi di ciò che ha avuto sempre davanti agli occhi. Vuole capire come è morta e chi era davvero.

Nora è una ragazza brillante, appassionata al racconto della realtà e allo studio della politica. La sua tesi di dottorato, Nella notte, è un’indagine sulle ore durante le quali l’elezione a presidente della Repubblica di Onofrio Pegolani, data per certa dagli analisti e dalla maggioranza dei parlamentari, è sfumata senza un apparente perché.