The unputdownable, brilliant new novel from the Queen of Romcom.Bel’s joined the tiny Manchester office of a national paper from her indie podcast. Thirty-something Connor is going to back to the start as the new intern. The latest office news? They can’t stand each other. So of course Bel bumps into Connor when she’s working undercover on the biggest scoop of her career. And of course she’s forced to improvise, pretending they’re a couple. A couple deeply in love. Two rivals. One fake romance. The headline writes itself… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A five-star read!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is an absolute joy from start to finish. The chemistry between Bel and Connor is electric, and it’s impossible not to get sucked into their witty back-and-forth'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mhairi McFarlane has done it again. At this point I think I'd even love reading her shopping lists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Cover Story is another winner'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters are so well written and true to life… a joy to read'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny and gripping and, crucially, emotionally convincing. McFarlane's characters always feel like real people and this book is no exception'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Dry humour, top friendships and a romantic story … loved it'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Cover Story

Am Küchentisch eines alten Bauernhauses treffen zwei Menschen aufeinander, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Der Erzähler dieser Geschichte führt ein gehetztes Leben, das er als endlose To-do-Liste empfindet; Karl hingegen sortiert Tag für Tag Kartoffeln – und denkt nach. Als Karl seinen Gast mit der Tatsache konfrontiert, dass ihm noch ungefähr 25 Sommer bleiben, beginnen beide ein Gespräch über die großen Fragen des Lebens: Warum verbringen wir so viel Zeit mit unserer Arbeit anstatt mit den Menschen und Dingen, die uns wirklich wichtig sind? Woher nehmen wir den Mut, unsere eigenen Träume zu verwirklichen? Und warum beginnt das richtige Leben oft erst, wenn wir erkennen, dass wir nur eines haben? Stephan Schäfer bringt uns dazu, Antworten auf diese Fragen in uns selbst zu suchen. 25 letzte Sommer ist eine warme, tiefe Erzählung, die uns in unserer Sehnsucht nach einem Leben in Gleichgewicht abholt, uns mitnimmt zu Karl und seinem Hof, zum See und auf den Kartoffelacker – zu einer Geschichte über Freundschaft, über das Zu-viel und Zu-wenig im Leben. Und über die Fragen, auf die wir alle so gerne Antworten finden wollen. »Was für eine lebenskluge, liebevolle, tröstende Erzählung. Sie hat mich unmittelbar erwischt in dem manchmal so überwältigenden Gefühl, wertvolle Momente zu verpassen – man fühlt sich sanft umarmt und ist dankbar für jede Zeile.« Anne Fleck

25 letzte Sommer

Nach einem heftigen Streit mit ihrer Mutter bricht Elara fluchtartig zu ihrer Großmutter nach Green Valley auf – und wird mitten in der Nacht in den Rocky Mountains von einem Schneesturm überrascht. Zum Glück ist Noah zur Stelle, der sie mit nach Green Valley nimmt.In derm idyllischen Kleinstadt Dorf in den Rocky Mountains will Elara sich über ihre Zukunft klar werden und beginnt, an der örtlichen Tankstelle zu jobben. Dort trifft sie Noah wieder, der in der angeschlossenen Autowerkstatt aushilft und davon träumt, als Astronaut zu den Sternen zu reisen.Hin- und hergerissen zwischen seinem Charme und Witz und seiner plötzlichen Unnahbarkeit, weiß Elara nicht, was sie von Noah halten soll – bis sie erfährt, dass seine Ex-Freundin nach einem schweren Autounfall im Koma liegt. Hat ihre Liebe gegen Noahs Schuldgefühle eine Chance?

Green Valley Love

New Dreams: Roman (Green Valley Love 3)

Als hätte das Leben sie zurück auf Los geschickt – so fühlt sich Annie, als sie nach einem schweren Unfall aus dem Koma erwacht. Die einfachsten Dinge, selbst das Laufen, muss sie neu lernen. Dabei möchte Annie so schnell wie möglich wieder als Automechanikerin in der Werkstatt ihres Vaters in Green Valley arbeiten.In der idyllischen Kleinstadt in den Rocky Mountains versteckt sich derweil Netflix-Star Cole Jacobs nach einem peinlichen Fehltritt vor der Presse und langweilt sich zu Tode. Nur widerwillig erklärt er sich bereit, die Inszenierung des alljährlichen Weihnachtstheaterstücks zu übernehmen.Bei den Proben trifft Cole auf Annie, die so anders ist als all die Frauen, die ihn anhimmeln. Es kommt, wie es kommen muss: Annie und Cole geraten kräftig aneinander – und dann knistert es gewaltig ...-

New Horizons: Roman (Green Valley Love 4)

Über das kleine Glück und wo es zu finden ist    »Eigentlich müsste ich doch glücklich sein …«    Im Grunde genommen ist Annas Leben nicht schlecht, doch zwischen Alltagssorgen und endlosen Routinen ist ihr der Funke im Leben abhandengekommen. Dies ändert sich, als sie in einem Antiquitätengeschäft ein Tagebuch aus den 1920er-Jahren entdeckt. Tag für Tag und Seite für Seite taucht Anna tiefer in das Leben der Fremden ein und lernt sich selbst und ihre tiefsten Sehnsüchte besser kennen –um schließlich ihr eigenes Leben neu zu schreiben: ein Leben, das von Leichtigkeit, Freude und Leidenschaft geprägt ist.    Eine Erzählung über die verborgene Magie in unserem Leben und die vielen Glücksmomente, die unser inneres Licht erstrahlen lassen.

Glücksgeschichten

Die Sonne in dir

Zweiter Band der Spiegel-Bestseller-Serie Was tun, wenn man auf einmal entdeckt, dass man seine große Liebe schon fast ein ganzes Leben lang kennt? Und was, wenn da aber auf einmal noch jemand anderes ist: ein anderer Kerl, der auch irgendwie verdammt anziehend wirkt? Izzy, die als Snowboard-Lehrerin in der Kleinstadt Green Valley in den Rocky Mountains arbeitet, hat sich damit abgefunden, dass sie für Will nie mehr sein wird als seine beste Freundin. Denn Will, beliebter Sheriff und Draufgänger, wird einfach niemals kapieren, was mit ihr los ist. Daran ändert auch dieser eine romantische Kuss an Silvester nichts. Eines Tages taucht Netflix-Star Cole Jacobs in Green Valley auf und bittet Izzy, ihm für eine Filmrolle das Ski-Fahren beizubringen. Je mehr Zeit Izzy mit ihm verbringt, desto mehr fühlt sie sich zu ihm hingezogen. Und je näher sich Izzy und Cole kommen, desto mehr wird Will bewusst, dass die Gefühle für seine beste Freundin tiefer gehen, als er sich bisher eingestehen wollte. Doch was soll er nun tun? Mit "Liebe und so einem Kram" kennt er sich doch gar nicht so gut aus. Und was will Izzys Herz?

New Promises: Roman (Green Valley Love 2)

Verliebt am anderen Ende der Welt: Während eines Work-and-Travel-Aufenthalts in den USA ihren Traum verwirklichen und Erfahrungen im Craft-Beer-Brauen sammeln – das hat sich die 21-jährige Leonie gewünscht. Doch dann geht schief, was nur schief gehen kann, und Leonie strandet in der Kleinstadt Green Valley, auf der Suche nach irgendeinem Job. Einziger Lichtblick ist der ebenso attraktive wie einfühlsame Barkeeper Sam, dem sie prompt ihr Herz ausschüttet. Keiner von beiden ahnt, dass sie sich schon am nächsten Tag wiedersehen werden: Leonie bewirbt sich als Nanny für die kleine Maya, obwohl sie keinerlei Erfahrung mit Kindern hat – und ohne zu wissen, dass Sam Mayas Vater ist ... -

New Chances: Roman (Green Valley Love 5)

Drei Schwestern, ein Gästehaus und viele Herausforderungen. Die drei Schwestern Lilly, Rose und Jasmin stehen vor einer unerwarteten Herausforderung: Sie erben das kleine Gästehaus ihrer Mutter auf der malerischen Insel Jersey. Doch es gibt eine Bedingung: Jede von ihnen muss die Pension mindestens drei Monate allein führen, bevor sie das Haus verkaufen dürfen. Lilly übernimmt als Erste und findet sich bald in einem Strudel aus unerwarteten Ereignissen und Emotionen wieder. Während sie sich verzweifelt durch den Hotelalltag kämpft, trifft sie auf Simon, den Mann, der ihr einst das Herz brach. Um die aufkeimenden Gefühle für ihn zu verdrängen und sich abzulenken, beginnt sie, mit dem attraktiven Arzt George zu flirten. Doch als Lilly glaubt, alles im Griff zu haben, droht ihr Leben plötzlich aus den Fugen zu geraten. Kann sie ihre Vergangenheit hinter sich lassen und gleichzeitig das Gästehaus retten? Auftakt der Reihe "Jersey-Träume" von Anne Labus.

Jersey-Träume

Das alte Kapitänshaus - Inselsehnsucht - Jersey-Träume, Band 1 (Ungekürzt)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel Summer in the City—a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again… Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She’s had writer’s block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer. In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It’s the perfect place to write her screenplay…until she realizes her new neighbor is tech “Billionaire Bachelor” Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It’s been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since. When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he’s on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn’t like leaving her emotional support five block radius. One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company’s precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city. Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It’s all pretend. Promise. Until it isn’t.

Summer in the City

‘A tender, devastating and funny exploration of love and friendship and the yearning for self-evisceration. Coco Mellors is an elegant and exciting new voice’ PANDORA SYKES New York is slipping from Cleo’s grasp. Sure, she’s at a different party every other night, but she barely knows anyone. Her student visa is running out, and she doesn’t even have money for cigarettes. But then she meets Frank. Twenty years older, Frank's life is full of all the success and excess that Cleo's lacks. He offers her the chance to be happy, the freedom to paint, and the opportunity to apply for a green card. She offers him a life imbued with beauty and art—and, hopefully, a reason to cut back on his drinking. He is everything she needs right now. Cleo and Frank run head-first into a romance that neither of them can quite keep up with. It reshapes their lives and the lives of those around them, whether that’s Cleo's best friend struggling to embrace his gender identity in the wake of her marriage, or Frank's financially dependent sister arranging sugar daddy dates after being cut off. Ultimately, this chance meeting between two strangers outside of a New Year’s Eve party changes everything, for better or worse. Cleopatra and Frankenstein is an astounding and painfully relatable debut novel about the spontaneous decisions that shape our entire lives and those imperfect relationships born of unexpectedly perfect evenings.

Cleopatra and Frankenstein

A prosecutor of violent criminals. A detective on a dangerous beat. When these two pros take on an off-the-books case, the line between professional and personal becomes perilously blurred. “Wiehl’s experience as a former federal prosecutor gives the narrative an authenticity in its depiction of the criminal justice system. Henry’s expertise in writing mysteries and thrillers has placed her on the short-list for the Agatha, Anthony, and Oregon Book awards. The coauthors’ . . . fast-paced detective series will keep legal thriller readers and John Grisham fans totally engrossed.” —Library Journal When a twenty-two-year-old convict walks into the courtroom, his eyes confirm what Mia Quinn already guesses: he blames her for his conviction. In seconds, he knocks her to the ground and holds a razor blade to her throat. While she manages to escape without injury, it's just one more reminder that Mia's job prosecuting Seattle's s most dangerous criminals is far from low risk. As a single mom, the last thing Mia wants is for her work to follow her home or discover that it already has. Now Detective Charlie Carlson is suggesting the very thing Mia doesn't want to believe—that her accountant husband’s deadly car accident was no accident at all. When Mia and Charlie encounter resistance to reopening the case, they take the investigation into their own hands. And they find much more than they bargained for. Was Mia's husband more than an accountant . . . and less than an honest man? As the truth becomes more shocking and the case grows more complex, her husband's killers take note of Mia . . . and her children. How far will this prosecutor go to learn the truth about her husband—and how far will she have to go to protect her family? Full length legal suspenseWiehl’s real-life experience as a federal prosecutor adds authenticity to her novelsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsCan be read as a standalone but is also part of the Mia Quinn seriesBook One: A Matter of TrustBook Two: A Deadly BusinessBook Three: Lethal Beauty

A Mia Quinn Mystery

A Deadly Business

'IT MOVED ME DEEPLY' LIV LITTLE 'DEEPLY POIGNANT' HARPERS BAZAAR 'GORGEOUS' RAVEN LEILANI THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF CLEOPATRA AND FRANKENSTEIN 'It will make you laugh, cry deeply, and want to call your siblings’ Cosmopolitan 'Even better than Cleopatra and Frankenstein' Grazia The Blue sisters have always been exceptional – and exceptionally different. Avery, a strait-laced lawyer living in London, is the typical eldest daughter, though she’s hiding a secret that could undo her perfect life forever. Bonnie was a boxer but, following a devastating defeat, she's been working as a bouncer in LA – until a reckless act one night threatens to drive her out of the city. And Lucky, the rebellious youngest, is a model in Paris whose hard-partying ways are finally catching up with her. Then there was Nicky, the beloved fourth sister, whose unexpected death left Avery, Bonnie and Lucky reeling. When, a year later, the three of them must reunite in New York to stop the sale of their childhood home, they find that it's only by returning to each other that they can navigate their grief, addiction and heartbreak and learn to fall in love with life again. What readers are saying… ‘This book was INCREDIBLE’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book moved me to tears several times’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Captivating and utterly human’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A book that will live with me for a very long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful, moving book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Blue Sisters

Fernweh, Freiheit und die Liebe im Gepäck Josi träumt seit ihrer Kindheit davon, mit einem alten Bulli Europas Küsten zu erkunden. Paul hingegen entscheidet sich spontan für einen Road Trip, um seinem festgefahrenen Alltag zu entfliehen. Beide sehnen sich nach grenzenloser Freiheit und unvergesslichen Erlebnissen. Ihre Wege kreuzen sich. Erst zufällig, dann absichtlich und immer öfter. Auf ihren Routen hinterlassen sie sich gegenseitig kleine Botschaften und lernen dabei nicht nur einander, sondern auch sich selbst besser kennen. Ein ganzes Jahr lang Sommer mit einsamen Stränden, versteckten Buchten und malerischen Orten. Und eine unerwartete Freundschaft, die vielleicht noch so viel mehr sein kann?

Sommerliche Liebesromane

Immer am Meer entlang

Hätte ich mal lieber Schokolade gegessen... Stell dir vor, dein attraktiver, aber launischer Boss erfährt plötzlich dein tiefstes Geheimnis. Genau das passiert Lissy, als sie versehentlich die falsche Datei mit ihrer Kündigung abschickt. Plötzlich weiß "Mister Hotti", wie sehr er sie verrückt macht - in jeder Hinsicht. Leider hat Lissy versprochen, noch die anstehende Betriebsfeier vorzubereiten. Wie soll sie das aushalten? Zumal ihr Boss nun erst recht all die Dinge tut, die sie in den Wahnsinn treiben. Zwischen Aktenstapeln und ungegessener Schokolade entwickelt sich ein Spiel, das Lissys Nerven strapaziert. Sie weiß nur eins ganz sicher: Niemals wird da etwas zwischen ihnen laufen... Eine humorvolle Geschichte über süße Versuchungen, ungewollte Geständnisse und die Tücken des Büroalltags, in dem die Gefühle manchmal heißer kochen als der Kaffee. Schokolade oder Chef - was besser schmeckt, bleibt noch zu klären... In sich abgeschlossene Liebesgeschichte

Herzhaft verliebt

Hätte ich mal lieber Schokolade gegessen - Herzhaft verliebt, Band 2 (ungekürzt)

Sports Romance trifft auf eine Vegas Wedding und Fake Dating! Band 4 der unwiderstehlichen »Windy City«-Reihe als Hörbuch! Kennedy ist in ihrem Job als Sportmedizinerin für das Chicagoer Baseballteam stets professionell – bis zu einem Ausrutscher: Eines Morgens wacht sie in Las Vegas auf – mit Erinnerungslücken und einem Ehering am Finger! Neben ihr liegt ausgerechnet Isaiah, der unverschämt gut aussehende und charmante Spieler, dessen Flirtversuche sie schon ewig abwehrt. Um ihren Job und Ruf zu retten, lässt Kennedy sich zähneknirschend auf Isaiahs Vorschlag ein, die Saison über verheiratet zu bleiben. Was sie nicht weiß: Isaiah verfolgt ganz eigene Ziele. Er will seiner Traumfrau endlich beweisen, dass er der Richtige für sie ist. Sie muss nur mitspielen … Ungekürzte Lesung mit Nico Link, Lisa Cardinale 15h 25min

Windy City-Reihe

Play Along

Could not put this down!! Believe me I tried.. – Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐A Netflix original seriesA Christmas Miracle in Virgin River Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life, and gave her three more years with him. Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby to safety in Fallujah four years ago then disappeared. Since then, Marcie's letters to Ian have gone unanswered. When Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River she finds a man haunted by his past and afraid to look to his future. Not easily scared off, Marcie pushes her way into Ian’s reclusive life to see beyond his pain to the man he once was. The man he can be again. Ian doesn't know what to make of the determined young woman who forces him to look into the painful past and, what's worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it's time to banish the ghosts and open his heart. *** Perfect for fans of: Small-town settings 🏡 Cosy, Christmas romance ❄️ Hope and healing through love ❤️‍🩹 *** Praise for Robyn Carr‘Carr has hit her stride with this captivating series.’ –Library Journal on the Virgin River series ‘The Virgin River books are so compelling – I connected instantly with the characters and just wanted more and more and more.’ –#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber Check out the rest of the Virgin River series! Book 1: Mel and Jack’s story! Virgin River Book 2: Preacher and Paige's story! Shelter Mountain Book 3: Whispering Rock Book 4: A Virgin River Christmas Book 5: Second Chance Pass Book 6: Temptation Ridge Book 7: Paradise Valley Book 8: Forbidden Falls Book 9: Angel's Peak Book 10: Moonlight Road Book 11: Promise Canyon Book 12: Wild Man Creek Book 13: Harvest Moon Book 14: Bring Me Home for Christmas Book 15: Hidden Summit Book 16: Redwood Bend Book 17: Sunrise Point Book 18: My Kind of Christmas Boom 19: Return to Virgin River Book 20: ´Tis the Season

A Virgin River Novel

A Virgin River Christmas

Drei Schwestern, ein Gästehaus, stürmische Zeiten. Nach ihrer Schwester Lily ist es nun an Jasmin, der zweitältesten der Brown-Töchter, das alte Kapitänshaus zu leiten. Als alleinerziehende Mutter meistert sie mit Bravour die Herausforderungen des Alltags - nicht zuletzt dank ihres aufgeweckten siebenjährigen Sohnes Tim, der ihr zur Seite steht. Schon bald entdeckt Jasmin ihre Leidenschaft dafür, die Gäste des Hauses zu umsorgen und ihnen unvergessliche Momente zu bereiten. Bei einer Strandwanderung kreuzen sich ihre Wege mit dem charmanten Architekten Christian und seinem treuen Labrador. Jasmin, die nach ihrer schmerzhaften Scheidung geglaubt hatte, nie wieder etwas für einen Mann empfinden zu können, findet sich plötzlich in einem Strudel unerwarteter Gefühle wieder. Doch als ihr Ex-Mann sie bittet, das Weihnachtsfest gemeinsam mit seinen Eltern im Alten Kapitänshaus zu verbringen, steht Jasmin vor einer schwierigen Entscheidung ... Und als sie glaubt, alles im Griff zu haben, brechen über Jersey die Herbststürme herein, von denen auch das alte Kapitänshaus nicht verschont bleibt. Auf einer bezaubernden Insel vor der französischen Küste fangen die Brown-Schwestern noch einmal von vorn an. Zweiter Band der Reihe "Jersey-Träume" von Anne Labus.

Das alte Kapitänshaus - Inselstürme - Jersey-Träume, Band 2 (Ungekürzt)

Ein universeller Roman über Genuss, Lebenskunst und die Geschichte einer weiblichen Befreiung Für alle LeserInnen von Han Kangs "Vegetarierin", Sayaka Muratas "Ladenhüterin" und Mieko Kawakamis "Brüste und Eier" Rika, eine junge Journalistin in Tokio, recherchiert über die Serienmöderin Manako Kajii, die Männer mit ihren Kochkünsten verführt und anschließend umgebracht haben soll. Manako behauptet, sie verabscheut nichts mehr als "Margarine und Feministinnen" und hat eine ausgeprägte Leidenschaft für hemmungslosen Genuss und insbesondere Butter. Jetzt, wo sie im Gefängnis sitzt, empfängt sie Rika, unter der Bedingung, nur über ihre Kochkünste zu reden. Für Rika werden die Begegnungen mit Manako zu einer Meisterklasse der Lebenskunst. Ein Roman, der Genuss, Essen und Trinken feiert, vor allem aber die unmöglichen Erwartungen thematisiert, die an Frauen in patriarchalen Gesellschaften heute gestellt werden. "Ein Buch, das einen sofort in seinen Bann zieht. Mann kann nicht anders, als es zu verschlingen." Yomiuri Shinbun "Ein sinnlicher Roman über Verlangen, Freundschaft und die Geschichte einer Befreiung." Booklog Japan

Butter (Ungekürzt)

Liebe ist immer ehrlich ... oh Gott, das könnte zum Problem werden! Im humorvollen Liebesroman Ich will dies, das und dich lernt die herrlich unperfekte Svea Nussbaum durch ihre ganz persönliche Vorsatzliste fürs neue Jahr nicht nur ehrlich zu sich selbst und anderen zu sein, sondern auch die Magie wahrer Liebe kennen. Svea Nussbaum ist 31 Jahre alt, unglücklich verliebt ... und nicht immer ganz ehrlich. Was sie leider zur Meisterin unangenehmer Situationen und Ausreden macht. Doch nach einem mehr als peinlichen Silvesterabend hat sie genug. Sie schreibt eine lange Liste an Vorsätzen, die persönlicher kaum sein könnte. Dumm nur, dass sie versehentlich anstelle eines Arbeitsdokuments ebendiese Liste an den CEO der Firma schickt, die sie eigentlich als Kunden gewinnen soll. William Grant ist alles, was sie nicht ist. Ehrlich, erfolgreich ... und ganz anders, als Svea erwartet hätte. Denn nicht nur betraut der charmante Firmenchef sie dennoch mit der Leitung des Projekts, sondern schickt ihr darüber hinaus auch eine eigene Liste an Vorsätzen. Und plötzlich findet sich Svea in der merkwürdigsten Abmachung ihres Lebens wieder ... Mit unfassbar viel Witz, Charme und Emotionen sowie einem wundervollen Happy End sorgt die originelle Liebeskomödie von Saskia Louis nicht nur für viele heitere Hörstunden, sondern regt auch zum Nachdenken an. Was würde denn zum Beispiel auf Ihrer Vorsatzliste fürs nächste Jahr stehen ...?

Ich will dies, das und dich (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Annes Leben ist chaotisch genug - plötzlich alleinerziehend mit drei so liebenswerten wie lebhaften Kindern muss nicht nur der Alltagstrubel jongliert, sondern auch das Leben neu sortiert werden. Gar nicht so leicht mit einem Ex-Mann, der mit seiner schwangeren und wesentlich jüngeren Freundin ein neues Leben beginnt, einer überaus kritischen Mutter, einem Umzug, dem Job als Lehrerin an einer Kölner Hauptschule und mit Ben, Emma und Theo, den Kindern, die ein Leben alleine schon ganz schön durcheinander wirbeln können. Eigentlich geht es nicht turbulenter - wären da nicht Hannes, Referendar an Annes Schule, jung und unverschämt charmant und Tom, der doch eigentlich nur ihr neuer Nachbar sein sollte ...

Konfetti im Herz (Ungekürzt)

Für Constanze und den Anwalt Anton ist es die ganz große Liebe gewesen. Aber: Kann man Romantik, Leidenschaft und das große Kribbeln auch im Alltag einer komplizierten Patchworkfamilien-Beziehung erhalten? Wie groß muss die Liebe sein, um mit aufdringlichen Exmännern, eifersüchtigen Töchtern und skrupellosen Rivalinnen fertig zu werden? Diese und weitere Tipps in Herzensangelegenheiten gibt die Müttermafia in ihrem neuen Hauptquartier - dem eigenen Schuhladen Pomp und Pumps.

Gegensätze ziehen sich aus

Take a trip to Lake Henry, New Hampshire, and fall in love with this romantic suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of Lake News. Lake Henry, New Hampshire, is buzzing over the annual maple syrup harvest...as well as the shocking revelation that long-time resident Heather Malone has been led away by the FBI, which claims the devoted stepmother and businesswoman fled the scene of a fatal accident in California years before. Poppy Blake, her best friend, is determined to prove Heather's innocence, while facing past mistakes of her own: she has never overcome her guilt from the snowmobile accident that killed her partner and left her paralyzed. Playing an unlikely role in both women's lives is investigative journalist Griffin Hughes, whose attraction to Poppy keeps him coming back to Lake Henry, even though he is secretly responsible for drawing the law closer to Heather. To redeem himself, Griffin sets out to solve the mystery surrounding Heather's predicament and becomes the key to freeing Poppy from her own regrets and showing her a rich new future.

An Accidental Woman

Your dream holiday is just a page away…You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs. Praise for Julie Caplin:‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde ‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley ‘The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader’ Sue Moorcroft ‘A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story – much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!’ Erin Green ‘The perfect summer escape’ Alex Brown ‘A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne’ Teresa F. Morgan ‘Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside’ Caroline Roberts ‘Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in…a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!’ Sarah Bennett 'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance’ Annabel French ‘Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for’ Kim Nash ‘With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!’ Kate Frost ‘A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing’ Jessica Redland ‘A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc’ Suzanne Snow

Romantic Escapes

The French Chateau Dream

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK! “This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club January ’25 Pick) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo meets First Lie Wins in this electric, voice-driven debut novel about an elusive bestselling author who decides to finally confess her true identity after years of hiding from her past. Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she’s one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn’t really exist. She’s never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda dreamed of escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she’ll be a whole person again.

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop'A delicious book that I couldn’t resist devouring in one sitting. It was a delight to lose myself in the world of Edie and the mysterious baker. I would recommend to pastry lovers and book lovers alike!' Sally Page, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other. Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings. But dark clouds were looming on the horizon… For Edie Lane, a recipe for disaster doesn’t require that many ingredients. Take an unhealthy amount of wishful thinking and a sprinkle of desperation and that’s how Edie left everything behind in Ireland for her dream job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris – and neither is Edie. This might not be where Edie intended to be but she soon realizes it's exactly where she needs to be… Praise for Evie Woods‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader…a delightful story for any book lover…an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one…It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must read for readers that love books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting…a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris

‘What can I say, I loved this book. It has all my favorite tropes. Fake dating – check! Grumpy/ sunshine (reversed) check! One bed – check!’ Reader reviewWhen you can’t find the perfect date for the holidays you hire him! Hotshot lawyer Rebecca Madison is dreading the annual family Thanksgiving break where the question on everyone’s lips will be ‘why are you still single?’. When it comes to her career, she’s the best of the best, hired for her take-no-prisoners approach and sharp instincts. But when it comes to her love life…well, she hasn’t found the loophole for happy ever after yet. So when she has a one night stand with a gorgeous stranger she meets in a bar, Becca decides to do what she does best: make a deal with Mr One Night to be her Mr Right (just for the holidays). With an iron-clad contract setting out the terms for their fake relationship, Becca has one important point. Clause 1.a. No kissing, no sex (as mind-blowing as it was), and absolutely no emotional attachment! But five thousand miles from home and spending every waking moment in the company of a man who makes her feel things she’s never felt before, just how easy will it be for Becca to stick to her own rules… Readers are LOVING Cassie Connor:‘Fake dating is one of my absolute favorite tropes but then ya throw in holiday romance and I'm completely sold…Freaking loved it and I look forward to reading many more books like it from this phenomenal, talented author!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect rom com with some funny moments and some amazing banter…Read if you like: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa and The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Completely exceeded my expectations…loved the grumpy/sunshine aspect of it. I couldn't put it down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely adored this fake dating holiday romance…Definitely a new holiday favorite!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book!…one of my favorite reads of the year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book could have been written for me…I can't wait to read more from this author’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A great five-star read…warmed my cold heart’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Love Under Contract

Internationally bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane delivers a funny, romantic, heartfelt novel perfect for fans of Josie Silver or Sally Thorne, and anyone who loves Bridget Jones! You always remember your first love... don’t you? If there’s anything worse than being fired from the lousiest restaurant in town, it’s coming home early to find your boyfriend in bed with someone else. Reeling from the humiliation of a double dumping in one day, Georgina takes the next job that comes her way—bartender in a newly opened pub. There’s only one problem: it’s run by the guy she fell in love with years ago. And—make that two problems—he doesn’t remember her. At all. But she has fabulous friends and her signature hot pink fur coat... what more could a girl really need? Lucas McCarthy has not only grown into a broodingly handsome man, but he’s also turned into an actual grown-up, with a thriving business and a dog along the way. Crossing paths with him again throws Georgina’s rocky present into sharp relief—and brings a secret from her past bubbling to the surface. Only she knows what happened twelve years ago, and why she’s allowed the memories to chase her ever since. But maybe it’s not too late for the truth... or a second chance with the one that got away?

Don't You Forget About Me

Berlin, 1908. In der Mission am Schlesischen Bahnhof finden die Verzweifelten, die mit der Hoffnung auf ein besseres Leben in die Großstadt strömen, Schutz. Hier führt das Schicksal auch zwei junge Frauen zusammen, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten: die mittellose Abenteurerin Natalie - und Alice, die aus gutem, großbürgerlichem Hause stammt, sich aber mit der Rolle der behüteten Haustochter nicht zufriedengibt. Gemeinsam helfen sie, wo sie nur können. Dabei ist Natalies zupackende Art Gold wert, denn die Menschen vertrauen ihr. Doch bald zeigt sich, dass nicht alle mit dem wohltätigen Tun einverstanden sind. Irgendjemand sieht seine Geschäfte mit den Schutzbedürftigen gestört ...

Die Bahnhofsmission

Aller Tage Hoffnung - Die Bahnhofsmission, Teil 1 (Ungekürzt)

In this dangerously sexy rom-com that evokes the real-life romance between Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, a prince who wants to live out of the spotlight falls for a daring American rapper who turns his life, and the palace, upside down. Sexy, driven rapper Danielle “Duchess” Nelson is on the verge of signing a deal that’ll make her one of the richest women in hip hop. More importantly, it’ll grant her control over her life, something she’s craved for years. But an incident with a rising pop star has gone viral, unfairly putting her deal in jeopardy. Concerned about her image, she’s instructed to work on generating some positive publicity… or else. A brilliant professor and reclusive royal, Prince Jameson prefers life out of the spotlight, only leaving his ivory tower to attend weddings or funerals. But with the Queen’s children involved in one scandal after another, and Parliament questioning the viability of the monarchy, the Queen is desperate. In a quest for good press, she puts Jameson in charge of a tribute concert in her late husband’s honor. Out of his depth, and resentful of being called to service, he takes the advice of a student. After all, what’s more appropriate for a royal concert than a performer named “Duchess”? Too late, Jameson discovers the American rapper is popular, sexy, raunchy and not what the Queen wanted, although he’s having an entirely different reaction. Dani knows this is the good exposure she needs to cement her deal and it doesn't hurt that the royal running things is fine as hell. Thrown together, they give in to the explosive attraction flaring between them. But as the glare of the limelight intensifies and outside forces try to interfere, will the Prince and Duchess be a fairy tale romance for the ages or a disaster of palatial proportions?

American Royalty

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK SOON TO BE A HULU TELEVISION SERIES STARRING LINDSAY LOHAN “The very definition of a page-turner! This smart, original, twisty story had me gripped from the first to the last page.” —Liane Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies A read-in-one-night suspense thriller narrated by a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves. For the millions of us still chasing those gone girls, this is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley, and Laura Dave. Sloane Caraway is a liar. Harmless lies, mostly, to make her self-proclaimed sad, little life a bit more interesting. So when Sloane sees a young girl in tears at a park one afternoon, she can’t help herself—she tells the girl’s (very attractive) dad she’s a nurse and helps him pull a bee stinger from the girl’s foot. With this lie, and chance encounter, Sloane becomes the nanny for the wealthy, and privileged Jay and Violet Lockhart. The perfect New York couple, with a brownstone, a daughter in private school, and summers on Block Island. But maybe Sloane isn’t the only one lying, and all that’s picture-perfect harbors a much more dangerous truth. To say anything more is to spoil the most exciting, twisty, and bitingly smart suspense novel to come out in years. The thing about lies is that they add up, form their own truth and a twisted prison of a world. And in Count My Lies, Sophie Stava spins a breakneck, unputdownable thriller about the secrets we keep, and the terrifying dangers that lurk just under the images we spend so much time trying to maintain. Careful what you lie for.

Count My Lies

“Does love conquer all? Does it now? Did it ever? These are questions Cecilia Rabess asks in her nimble, discerning debut…The ending of Everything’s Fine is one of the best I’ve read in years.” —The New York Times A painfully funny, painfully real love story for our time that doesn’t just ask will they, but…should they? Jess is a senior in college, ambitious but aimless, when she meets Josh. He’s a privileged preppy in chinos, ready to inherit the world. She’s not expecting to inherit anything. A year later, they’re both working at the same investment bank. And when Jess finds herself the sole Black woman on the floor, overlooked and underestimated, Josh shows up for her in surprising—if imperfect—ways. Before long, an unlikely friendship forms, tinged with undeniable chemistry. It gradually, and then suddenly, turns into an electrifying romance that shocks them both. Despite their differences, the force of their attraction propels the relationship forward. But as the cultural and political landscape shifts underneath them, Jess is forced to consider if their disagreements run deeper than she can bear, what she’s willing to compromise for love, and whether, in fact, everything’s fine. A stunning debut about “a love affair that turns inferno” (People), that is “extraordinarily brave…funny as hell,” (Zakiya Dalilah Harris) Cecilia Rabess’s Everything’s Fine is an incisive and moving portrait of a young woman who is just beginning to discover who she is and who she has the right to be. It is also a “subtle, ironic, wise, state-of-the-nation novel” (Nick Hornby) that asks big questions about the way we live now and “whether our choices stop and end with us” (The New York Times).

Everything's Fine

'This is every woman’s dream revenge plot come to life.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Are you on a date that doesn’t feel right? Can’t shake that creepy guy at the bar?Worried you’re being followed home?Message M.After one too many terrifying encounters, Millie Masters sets up a hotline for women who feel unsafe walking home alone at night: Message M. But very quickly she realises that there’s much more to be done to help the women who call in. Because the men just do it again the next night, and the next, and the next… And when her own sister is assaulted on a night out, the temptation to take the law into her own hands becomes too much to resist. Because M can also stand for murder… A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted serial killer thriller with a villainous female lead. Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie’s How to Kill Your Family, Oyinkan Braithwaite’s My Sister, the Serial Killer, or anyone who enjoyed watching You. Readers are OBSESSED with How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways!‘A masterclass in murder. Millie is the serial killer you never knew you needed in your life.’ LM Chilton ‘Deliriously dark and incredibly funny. How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways is a wild revenge comedy that had me reading all night…Addictive and twisty, I loved it!’ Katie Marsh ‘We love the dark humour in this thriller.’ That’s Life Crime Scene ‘Eve Kellman – I applaud you. This was absolutely fantastic.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book! Brilliant twists all the way through and so cleverly written. A must read!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is … clever, quick-paced, and such a twist on the serial killer genre.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely LOVED this book! I flew through it! The feminine rage and the witty banter was *chefs kiss*. I can't wait for this to come out so I can buy copies for all my friends!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How to Kill a Guy in Ten Ways

NATIONAL BESTSELLER AND CULT FAVORITE Named a Best Book of the Year by the New Yorker, Time, NPR, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, NBC News, Lit Hub, theSkimm, Condé Nast Traveler, Town & Country, and more! “One of the funniest books of the last few years” (Los Angeles Times) about a sex therapist’s transcriptionist and her affair with one of the patients. Greta lives with her friend Sabine in an ancient Dutch farmhouse in Hudson, New York. The house is unrenovated, uninsulated, and full of bees. Greta spends her days transcribing therapy sessions for a sex coach who calls himself Om. She becomes infatuated with his newest client, a repressed married woman she affectionately refers to as Big Swiss. One day, Greta recognizes Big Swiss’s voice in town and they quickly become enmeshed. While Big Swiss is unaware Greta has eavesdropped on her most intimate exchanges, Greta has never been more herself with anyone. Her attraction to Big Swiss overrides her guilt, and she’ll do anything to sustain the relationship… “A fantastic, weird-as-hell, super funny novel” (Bustle), Big Swiss is both a love story and a deft examination of infidelity, mental health, sexual stereotypes, and more—from an amazingly talented, singular voice in contemporary fiction.

Big Swiss

'Brilliantly audacious' GUARDIAN 'Stunning'DAZED 'Her prose sparkles' ELIZA CLARK ‘Hauntingly good’ iNEWS ’A must read’ GLAMOUR 'One of my favourite novels' JEFF VANDERMEER From the bestselling author of Our Wives Under the Sea, a haunting, heart wrenching novel of three sisters navigating queer love and faith at the end of the world. There’s no way to bury a body in earth which is flooded It’s been raining for a long time now, for so long that the lands have reshaped themselves. Old places have been lost. Arcane rituals and religions have crept back into practice. Sisters Isla, Irene and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their estranged father dies. A famous architect revered for making the new world navigable, he had long cut himself off from public life. They find themselves uncertain of how to grieve his passing when everything around them seems to be ending anyway. As the sisters come together to clear the grand glass house that is the pinnacle of his legacy, they begin to sense that the magnetic influence of their father lives on through it. Something sinister seems to be unfolding, something related to their mother’s long-ago disappearance and the strangers who have always been unusually interested in their lives. Soon, it becomes clear that the sisters have been chosen for a very particular purpose, one with shattering implications for their family and their imperilled world. A Book of the Year in the Guardian and Dazed ‘Armfield writes so gracefully’ THE TIMES ‘Evocative yet grounded’OBSERVER ‘A chilling vision of a future capital that I’ve found impossible to shake’INEWS ‘Ballard-ian in apocalyptic scope … Deeply, passionately, messily human’ PAUL TREMBLAY ‘A signature cocktail of deadpan wit and staggering beauty’ ALICE SLATER ‘Every page guillotines you with its wisdom’ TOM BENN Longlisted for the 2024 Climate Fiction Prize

Private Rites

Escape to the summer and feel the warmth of Sunday Times bestseller Paige Toon's storytelling. A Dorset summer, a chance meeting, and Joe and Alice, both 18, fall into step as if they have known each other forever. But their idyll is shattered as quickly as it began. Joe leaves without warning; Alice heads off to Cambridge University and slowly picks up the pieces of her broken heart. Years later, when she catches the attention of gorgeous, gifted, rich boy Lukas, Alice is carried along by his charm and swept up in his ambitious plans for a future together. Until news of Joe reaches her once more, but he's out of reach in a way that Alice could never have imagined. Life has moved on, the divide between them is now so great. Surely it is far too late to relive those perfect summer days of long ago? The One We Fell In Love With was selected for the Zoella Book Club and Paige Toon's novels have been published across the world. What people are saying about Paige Toon's novels: 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' Marian Keyes 'I blubbed, I laughed and I fell in love... utterly heart-wrenching' Giovanna Fletcher 'Devoured this in one sitting' Cosmopolitan 'An absorbing and emotional read' Heat

One Perfect Summer

In this “fun, page-turner of a novel” (Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author) that’s perfect for fans of Mostly Dead Things and Goodbye, Vitamin, a morbidly anxious young woman stumbles into a job as a receptionist at a Catholic church and soon finds herself obsessed with her predecessor’s mysterious death. Gilda, a twenty-something, atheist, animal-loving lesbian, cannot stop ruminating about death. Desperate for relief from her panicky mind and alienated from her repressive family, she responds to a flyer for free therapy at a local Catholic church, and finds herself being greeted by Father Jeff, who assumes she’s there for a job interview. Too embarrassed to correct him, Gilda is abruptly hired to replace the recently deceased receptionist Grace. In between trying to memorize the lines to Catholic mass, hiding the fact that she has a new girlfriend, and erecting a dirty dish tower in her crumbling apartment, Gilda strikes up an email correspondence with Grace’s old friend. She can’t bear to ignore the kindly old woman who has been trying to reach her friend through the church inbox, but she also can’t bring herself to break the bad news. Desperate, she begins impersonating Grace via email. But when the police discover suspicious circumstances surrounding Grace’s death, Gilda may have to finally reveal the truth of her mortifying existence. With a “kindhearted heroine we all need right now” (Courtney Maum, New York Times bestselling author), Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a crackling and “delightfully weird reminder that we will one day turn to dust and that yes, this is depressing, but it’s also what makes life beautiful” (Jean Kyoung Frazier, author of Pizza Girl).

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ""Sexy, messy and wry, Honey and Spice more than delivers."" — New York Times Book Review ""A vibrant debut novel . . . Babalola is incisively funny, capturing the kick and sweetness of her title with her words."" — Entertainment Weekly Named a Best Book of the Year by Time • Esquire • Vanity Fair • Oprah Daily • Cosmopolitan • Elle • Harper's Bazaar • Southern Living • Buzzfeed • Women's Health Magazine • AudioFile • Popsugar • and more! Introducing internationally bestselling author Bolu Babalola’s dazzling debut novel, full of passion, humor, and heart, that centers on a young Black British woman who has no interest in love and unexpectedly finds herself caught up in a fake relationship with the man she warned her girls about Sweet like plantain, hot like pepper. They taste the best when together... Sharp-tongued (and secretly soft-hearted) Kiki Banjo has just made a huge mistake. As an expert in relationship-evasion and the host of the popular student radio show Brown Sugar, she’s made it her mission to make sure the women of the African-Caribbean Society at Whitewell University do not fall into the mess of “situationships”, players, and heartbreak. But when the Queen of the Unbothered kisses Malakai Korede, the guy she just publicly denounced as “The Wastemen of Whitewell,” in front of every Blackwellian on campus, she finds her show on the brink. They’re soon embroiled in a fake relationship to try and salvage their reputations and save their futures. Kiki has never surrendered her heart before, and a player like Malakai won’t be the one to change that, no matter how charming he is or how electric their connection feels. But surprisingly entertaining study sessions and intimate, late-night talks at old-fashioned diners force Kiki to look beyond her own presumptions. Is she ready to open herself up to something deeper? A gloriously funny and sparkling debut novel, Honey and Spice is full of delicious tension and romantic intrigue that will make you weak at the knees. ""A smart, sexy summer read, which hits your brain and your romance buttons in one shot."" — Los Angeles Times ""The ultimate summer romance . . . It’s got all the juiciest, most satisfying romance tropes, but in Babalola’s capable hands, the story feels fresh and unique."" — The Cut, New York magazine “Divine summer reading. Hilarious, hot, and heartfelt. ” — Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Honey and Spice

A gripping tale of love, secrets, and betrayal perfect “for fans of Gillian Flynn” (Library Journal, starred review) from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of Verity and It Ends with Us. When Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, their connection defies logic, sparking an instant bond that seems almost too perfect. But perfection often hides cracks, and as their unconventional arrangement unfolds, the pair agrees to meet only once a year on November 9th— with no contact in between. What begins as an intriguing exploration of love and trust quickly turns into something stronger with more twists than either of them imagined. Beneath their romance lies a tense undercurrent and Fallon begins to question Ben’s true intentions. With each passing November, the web of truth and lies grows tighter, and what started as a love story teeters on the edge of obsession. Pulsing with intense chemistry and heart-stopping revelations this riveting novel dares to ask: Can love survive when the truth is the ultimate plot twist?

November 9

What if your Prince Charming had dated your boss?When Taylor Frost’s boss flies him across the country to prep for her daughter’s sweet sixteen at the Storybook Endings Resort, the solo mission is well within his wheelhouse. Taylor is excellent at his job – except, he’s probably not supposed to flirt with the resort’s mountain man of a manager, Ethan Golding. Because the rugged older man is also the birthday girl’s father, aka Amy’s ex-husband. Oops. For Ethan, his divorce seemed like the bad ending to his romantic story. And now, making his daughter’s sweet sixteen dreams come true is the closest he’ll get to the kind of magic happiness in fairy tales. Until adorable Taylor has him wondering if maybe this is just the beginning of a more erotic kind of bedtime story… If one fairytale ends badly…can a new one begin?– Perfect for fans of: 👔 Workplace romance 💘 Forbidden love 🌶️ Spicy Praise for Timothy Janosky'[A] charming blend of sweetness and spice. The chemistry between Taylor and Ethan is palpable from page one!' Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author of the Hockey Guys series 'A delightful fairy tale romance with a delicious forbidden twist—funny, tender, and sexy.' Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care 'The most comforting happily-ever-after that I sorely needed at this moment.' Anita Kelly, author of Love & Other Disasters 'This book is for anyone who loves age-gap romance with a hint of forbidden allure and a dash of fairy-tale magic. It’s spicy, swoony, and utterly captivating.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review – Thinking about what to read after Once Upon You and Me? Check out other forbidden love Afterglow titles!Love and Sportsball by Meka James, a sapphic basketball rom com you don't want to miss The Boyfriend Subscription by Steven Salvatore, a gay spicy fake dating romance set in New York And don't miss Much Ado About Hating You by Sarah Echavarre Smith, a workplace enemies to lovers romance where spicy Shakespeare fanfic writer meets devoted reader…out in May 2025!

Once Upon You And Me

A joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love’s true colours.'A book with spring in its step… I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE ‘A love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' PJ ELLIS Forty years ago, sixteen-year-old David was heartbroken when his family rejected him for coming out. Since then, he has vowed to always help anyone in need. So, when he finds a tearful young woman outside his flower shop, he can’t just walk away. Meg is newly engaged to the love of her life, Hannah. She should be overjoyed, but her conservative parents have made their disapproval painfully clear – leaving Meg devastated and wanting to call the whole wedding off. But David won’t let another young person be rejected. He offers to be Meg’s ‘stand-in dad’, diving headfirst into dress fittings, cake tastings, and venue visits to make sure Meg’s special day is unforgettable. Yet Meg’s parents’ absence looms large – and when disaster strikes, can David save the wedding in time? The Stand-in Dad is a joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love’s true colours, perfect for fans ofMatt Cain, Mike Gayle and Ryan Love. –––––––––––––––– AUTHORS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD! 'Joyful, uplifting and full of heart – I loved it.' SARAH TURNER 'A thoroughly heart-warming read, full of lovable characters and with a resounding message of hope for our times.' KATE STOREY 'Sweet, uplifting and deeply touching… a delight.' JUSTIN MYERS 'A tender, heart-warming story of friends, family and the unexpected joy that's waiting in the spaces in-between. Gentle and uplifting.' JULIETTA HENDERSON ‘Moving and uplifting, THE STAND-IN DAD is HEARTSTOPPER for adults; a love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' PJ ELLIS 'A breath of fresh air. Powered by kindness, community and love, this book is lots of fun and absolutely full of joy.' ELEANOR RAY ‘A sweet and touching story that highlights that true friendship comes in many forms.’ CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD 'What a joy! A vibrant, warm and hopeful story, with a cast of characters I'd love to be friends with and a flower shop I wish was on my street. Loved it.' PENNY MIRREN 'A book with spring in its step… I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE 'A gentle heart-warming story… with a dash of humour whisked in to delight.' CHARLIE LYNDHURST READERS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD! 'This was just beautiful. Literally, my heart hurts… This will forever live in my mind. Absolutely stunning.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'This is an uplifting and joyful story about love, acceptance and overcoming adversity… Heartily recommended as a queer pick-me-up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'A lovely and heart-warming book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'Gosh, what a read… A lovely ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review 'I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for others by this author. Very impressed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review

The Stand-in Dad

The first in a spicy and unforgettable rom-com duology from #1 New York Times bestseller and tik tok favorite Tessa Bailey, in which a Hollywood “It Girl” is cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong. Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar... in Washington. Piper hasn’t even been in Westport for five minutes when she meets big, bearded sea captain Brendan, who thinks she won’t last a week outside of Beverly Hills. So what if Piper can’t do math, and the idea of sleeping in a shabby apartment with bunk beds gives her hives. How bad could it really be? She’s determined to show her stepfather—and the hot, grumpy local—that she’s more than a pretty face. Except it’s a small town and everywhere she turns, she bumps into Brendan. The fun-loving socialite and the gruff fisherman are polar opposites, but there’s an undeniable attraction simmering between them. Piper doesn’t want any distractions, especially feelings for a man who sails off into the sunset for weeks at a time. Yet as she reconnects with her past and begins to feel at home in Westport, Piper starts to wonder if the cold, glamorous life she knew is what she truly wants. LA is calling her name, but Brendan—and this town full of memories—may have already caught her heart. As seen on E!Online, PopSugar, CNN, EliteDaily, Vulture, Buzzfeed, Bustle, the Nerd Daily, PARADE, LA Magazine, Country Living, USA Today, and more!

It Happened One Summer

*Instant New York Times Bestseller* *Instant USA Today Bestseller* *Instant #1 Indie Bestseller* From Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes One Last Stop, a big-hearted romantic comedy that will stop you in your tracks. . . Moving to New York City is supposed to prove cynical twenty-three-year-old August right: magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist. But then, she meets this gorgeous girl on the train. Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile. August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane is displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help Jane. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things after all . . . 'A dazzling romance, filled with plenty of humor and heart.' - Time Magazine, 'The 21 Most Anticipated Books of the year' 'Dreamy, other worldly, smart, swoony, thoughtful, hilarious - all in all, exactly what you'd expect from Casey McQuiston!' - Jasmine Guillory, author of The Proposal

One Last Stop

“Absolutely charming... a flawless balance of humor, heat, sweetness, and depth, and I loved every page.” – Helen Hoang, USA Today bestselling author of The Bride Test Talia Hibbert, one of contemporary romance’s brightest new stars, delivers a witty, hilarious romantic comedy about a woman who’s tired of being “boring” and recruits her mysterious, sexy neighbor to help her experience new things—perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory, and Helen Hoang! Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with seven directives to help her “Get a Life”, and she’s already completed the first: finally moving out of her glamorous family’s mansion. The next items? Enjoy a drunken night out.Ride a motorcycle.Go camping.Have meaningless but thoroughly enjoyable sex.Travel the world with nothing but hand luggage.And... do something bad.But it’s not easy being bad, even when you’ve written step-by-step guidelines on how to do it correctly. What Chloe needs is a teacher, and she knows just the man for the job. Redford ‘Red’ Morgan is a handyman with tattoos, a motorcycle, and more sex appeal than ten-thousand Hollywood heartthrobs. He’s also an artist who paints at night and hides his work in the light of day, which Chloe knows because she spies on him occasionally. Just the teeniest, tiniest bit. But when she enlists Red in her mission to rebel, she learns things about him that no spy session could teach her. Like why he clearly resents Chloe’s wealthy background. And why he never shows his art to anyone. And what really lies beneath his rough exterior…

The Brown Sisters

Get a Life, Chloe Brown

From USA Today bestselling author of The Hating Game Sally Thorne comes something a little unexpected… a historical rom-com that imagines Victor Frankenstein’s sheltered younger sister, and her attempts to create the perfect man. For generations, every Frankenstein has found their true love and equal, unlocking lifetimes of blissful wedded adventure. Clever, pretty (and odd) Angelika Frankenstein has run out of suitors and fears she may become the exception to this family rule. When assisting in her brother Victor’s ground-breaking experiment to bring a reassembled man back to life, she realizes that having an agreeable gentleman convalescing in the guest suite might be a chance to let a man get to know the real her. For the first time, Angelika embarks upon a project that is all her own. When her handsome scientific miracle sits up on the lab table, her hopes for an instant romantic connection are thrown into disarray. Her resurrected beau (named Will for the moment) has total amnesia and is solely focused on uncovering his true identity. Trying to ignore their heart-pounding chemistry, Angelika reluctantly joins the investigation into his past, hoping it will bring them closer. But when a second suitor emerges to aid their quest, Angelika wonders if she was too hasty inventing a solution. Perhaps fate is not something that can be influenced in a laboratory? Or is Will (or whatever his name is!) her dream man, tailored for her in every way? And can he survive what was done to him in the name of science, and love? Filled with carriages, candlesticks, and corpses, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match is the spooky-season reimagining of the well-known classic that reminds us to never judge a man by his cadaver! Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 'Enormously entertaining'THE TIMES 'The word-of-mouth breakout'STYLIST 'As funny as it is moving'GUARDIAN 'A joy of a debut' DAVID MITCHELL 'Glorious' SARAH WINMAN A stunning debut novel following five women from three generations of a once eminent Iranian family as their lives are turned upside down The Valiat family are in crisis. Elizabeth, the regal matriarch, remained in Tehran despite the revolution and only has Niaz, her Islamic law-breaking granddaughter for company. In America, Elizabeth’ s daughters, the flamboyantly high-flying Shirin and frustrated housewife Seema, are wondering if their new lives there are all they had hoped for. Lastly, there’s the second granddaughter, Bita, a disillusioned law student trying to find deeper meaning by giving away her worldly belongings. When an annual vacation in Aspen goes wildly awry and Shirin ends up being bailed out of jail, gossip about the family spreads like wildfire. Soon, Shirin sets out to restore the family name to its former glory. But what does that mean in a country where the Valiats never mattered to anyone? And, will reputation be enough to make them a family again? The Persians is an irresistible portrait of a unique family in turmoil that explores timeless questions of love, money, art and fulfilment. Here is their past, their present and a possible new future for them all. A most anticipated novel of 2025 in Stylist, BBC and iNews. ‘Funny, gutsy and confidently written … an outstanding debut’ DIANA EVANS, 2025 Women’s Prize Judge 'Mesmerising' MONICA ALI 'Riotous … will have you hooked'STYLIST ‘A darkly funny read about mothers and daughters, love and loss and being true to yourself’ RED 'As exuberant as it is sharp’ iNEWS 'A sweeping and irreverent tale'BBC ‘Gloriously engrossing’ TASH AW ‘Exuberant, comic, perceptive’ AMINA CAIN 'A very brilliant, very special book' JESSICA STANLEY

The Persians

Eine Liebeserklärung ans Lesen – weil ein Buch dein Leben verändern kann: »Hoffnung auf Papier« ist ein liebevoller, kluger und herzerwärmender Roman über Menschlichkeit und das richtige Buch zur rechten Zeit. In Loveday Cardews geliebtem Antiquariat in York ist es still geworden und einsam – wie in ganz England während des Corona-Lockdowns. Und das, obwohl die Menschen doch gerade jetzt Bücher am dringendsten brauchen, um ihr Herz zu weiten und der räumlichen und geistigen Enge zu entfliehen. Da erhält Loveday den rührenden Brief eines alten Ehepaars: Rosemary und George wissen, dass ihre gemeinsame Zeit zu Ende geht, und bitten um einige Bücher, um noch einmal auf die Reise zu gehen – literarisch, auf der Bank ganz hinten in ihrem Garten am Meer. Der Brief bringt Loveday auf eine Idee, mit der sie nicht nur ihr Antiquariat retten, sondern auch ganz verschiedenen Menschen durch diese dunklen Zeiten helfen kann … Der anrührende Roman der britischen Autorin Stephanie Butland ist kein Pandemie-Roman im eigentlichen Sinn: Vielmehr nutzt der Roman die Pandemie als Ausnahmesituation, die uns anhand ganz verschiedener, einfühlsam geschilderter Schicksale zeigt, worauf es im Leben wirklich ankommt. »Hoffnung auf Papier« ist die lose Fortsetzung von Stephanie Butlands wunderschönem Roman »Ich treffe dich zwischen den Zeilen«, der Lovedays Geschichte erzählt.

Hoffnung auf Papier

"Wenn die Liebe mit einem Schwindel beginnt. Wenn man das Leben einer anderen lebt ... Dann braucht es Mut. Und verdammt viel Glück. Charly wollte immer schon so selbstsicher und mutig sein wie ihre beste Freundin. Als Mia sie bittet, während ihres Urlaubs ein paar Dinge für sie zu erledigen, springt Charly, hilfsbereit wie immer, ein. Ohne zu wissen, worauf sie sich da einlässt. Denn ein paar Missverständnisse später findet sie sich nicht nur in der neuen Wohnung der Freundin am Starnberger See wieder, sondern mitten in deren Leben. Inklusive Traumjob in den Bavaria-Filmstudios. Aus Charly wird Mia. Und obwohl es nur für kurze Zeit ist, fühlt es sich verdammt gut an. Doch dann begegnet sie Sebastian. Er ist Stuntman und verliebt sich in Charly - in ihrer Rolle als lebenshungrige Mia. Was soll jetzt aus all den überwältigenden Gefühlen werden, wenn das Leben nur geborgt ist? Eine romantische Komödie mit Tiefgang − von einer sehr beliebten deutschen Autorin."

Herz sucht Zuhause (Ungekürzte Lesung)

Julia und Álvaro sind glücklich miteinander. Der traditionelle Salzgarten mit seinem erlesenen Meersalz ist erfolgreich. Julias kleines Restaurant wird immer beliebter. Alles könnte so schön sein, wenn nicht ausgerechnet Jens, Julias Bruder und Vater ihres geliebten Patensohns Emil, in der Nähe eine Tauchstation für Touristen eröffnen wollte. Denn zu Jens' Plan gehört, dass einige Unterwasserfelsen gesprengt werden. Doch diese Sprengungen würden das gesamte Ökosystem an diesem Küstenabschnitt gefährden - und natürlich auch den Salzgarten. Kann Julia den Salzgarten und die einzigartige Unterwasserwelt retten? Muss sie sich entscheiden zwischen dem Mann, den sie liebt, und ihrer Familie?

Salzgarten-Saga

Himmel über dem Salzgarten - Salzgarten-Saga, Teil 2 (Ungekürzt)

Lizzy Carmichael ist beliebt bei ihren Freunden, schlagfertig und witzig, doch schon ihr Leben lang fühlt sie sich unwohl mit ihrer Figur. Niemals glaubt sie, dass der durchtrainierte und gutaussehende Kayson Washington, aufstrebender Basketballer am LaGuardia Community College, ernsthaftes Interesse an ihr haben könnte, und sie nimmt seine Flirtversuche deshalb überhaupt nicht ernst. Erst bei ihrer gemeinsamen Arbeit im örtlichen Tierheim kommen sie sich näher, und langsam lernt Lizzy, sich Kayson zu öffnen. Trotzdem werden die Zweifel in Lizzy größer, je näher sie Kayson kommt. Zum ersten Mal wünscht sie sich, schlank zu sein, um jemand anderem zu gefallen. Doch damit bringt sie nicht nur ihre Beziehung zu Kayson, sondern auch sich selbst in große Gefahr ...

Between Us-Reihe

A Fire Between Us

Schon immer wurde Nina Hadley von ihren drei großen Brüdern bevormundet. Deshalb kann die junge Köchin ihren Koffer gar nicht schnell genug packen, als sie die Chance erhält, für einen Job nach Paris zu ziehen. In einer Patisserie in der Nähe von Sacré-Cœur soll sie Back- und Kochkurse geben. Es gibt bloß einen Haken an der Sache: Sebastian Finlay, den arroganten Besitzer der Patisserie. Er ist der beste Freund von Ninas ältestem Bruder Nick, und seine Petits Fours und Macarons sind ebenso legendär wie sein Charme und seine intensiven Augen. Und noch immer bekommt Nina in seiner Gegenwart weiche Knie …

Die kleine Patisserie in Paris

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