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A moving saga of family relationships and ambition in one Liverpool pub. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Ellie Dean and Dilly Court. When an unexpected event turns life upside down, Eve must summon all her strength to protect her daughters . . . 1933. Eve and Eddie Dobson have been running the George pub in Liverpool for over twenty years. Now, though, the Depression is taking hold and, with money in short supply, it's galling for Eve that the barmaid they can barely afford spends the day making eyes at Eddie rather than pulling her weight behind the bar. At least her three daughters seem happy. Lily's dreams of going on the stage haven't led her into trouble, so far. Sarah is content as a waitress, while Maggie's gently directing her devoted boyfriend to the altar. But when Eddie's flirtation with the hired help takes an unexpected turn, everything changes, leaving none of Eve's family untouched . . . and calling on all the strength of a mother's love. What readers are saying about A Mother's Love: 'Excellent writing from a brilliant author - five stars' 'Love Lyn Andrews' books... would highly recommend... great family story' <br><br> Autorid: Lyn Andrews <br>

On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling who sang (an improved version of!) the theme from his Piano Concerto Number 17 in G to him. Knowing a kindred spirit when he met one, Mozart wrote "That was wonderful" in his journal and took the bird home to be his pet. For three years Mozart and his family enjoyed the uniquely delightful company of the starling until one April morning when the bird passed away. In 2013, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Crow Planet, rescued her own starling, Carmen, who has become a part of her family. In Mozart's Starling, Haupt explores the unlikely bond between one of history's most controversial characters and one of history's most notoriously disliked birds. Part natural history, part story, Mozart's Starling will delight readers as they learn about language, music, and the secret world of starlings. <br><br> Autorid: Lyanda Lynn Haupt <br>

Lindsey Bakewell’s iconic lighthouse bakeshop in beautiful Beacon Harbor, Michigan, is hosting a celebrity cookbook author from the UK—but the notorious diva is now DOA . . .Lindsey’s patrons have a new outdoor patio where they can eat their treats in the glorious summer weather. But even more exciting is that the Beacon Bakeshop is going to host British celebrity chef Vivi Lemonberry—and what could be a more appropriate event than a tea party? What Lindsey didn’t realize is that Vivi is here to put some distance between herself and her recent professional and personal scandals. Despite assurances that Vivi is as sweet as a chocolate-dipped strawberry, Lindsey is cooling rapidly toward the culinary icon . . . especially after she banishes Lindsey’s beloved dog, Wellington, from the bakeshop and then flirts outrageously with Lindsey’s boyfriend. She’s not the only one feeling hostile, though. While Vivi’s in the middle of making a tart in front of the cameras, a woman runs up and slaps her. Soon, Vivi’s nowhere to be found, and folks are speculating on whether she’s run off with her secret lover or just laying low due to embarrassment. That is, until Lindsey finds a body bobbing near the surface of Lake Michigan. It’s a sour ending for the diva, but Lindsey is determined to squeeze the truth out of every clue until she finds the killer . . . <br><br> Autorid: Darci Hannah <br>

This is the true story about a respected businessman, Henry Wainwright, who had everything he needed in 1871. A wife and 5 children and a delightful London townhouse home. But in 1872, Henry fell in love with attractive Harriet Lane. He then embarked on a risky affair with Harriet coupled with gambling and flirtations with ballet girls from the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel.Harriet produced two children as Henry sets her up in lodgings with an allowance as they pretended to be husband & wife. Henry’s finances then tumbled out of control and bankruptcy loomed. What happened next was a scandalous conspiracy which ended in murder, and a plot which fooled everyone into thinking that the victim had gone abroad. Henry Wainwright got away with murder for a year before a schoolboy error led to his capture.The case ruined the lives of three families. This fast-moving story will transport to a world of polite, East End society in the mid 1870’s of Victorian London, but with a seedy underbelly.14 years before the infamous Jack the Ripper Murders, it was the original, ‘Whitechapel Mystery’ which was probably the most sensational criminal case of the 1870’s and involves a chase through the city and across London Bridge. This story also involves Henry’s younger brother Thomas who was also involved in the conspiracy to murder Harriet Lane. The case paints a vivid picture of Victorian London.The police investigation and Old Bailey trial is revealed in glorious detail. It’s a story of love, weakness and devious, desperate liars. It’s a rollickingly good Victorian scandal.Written in an entertaining style, the book contains a huge amount of fascinating detail, not only of the murder but about the lives of so many of the characters in the story. It’s a huge slice of London life, 1875 style. This story deserves to be much better known and will be fascinating to anyone interested in Whitechapel or Victorian Crime. <br><br> Autorid: Neil Watson <br>

Jessica Fletcher learns that exercise can be murder in this new entry in the USA Today bestselling Murder, She Wrote series.Former editor of the Cabot Cove Gazette, Evelyn Phillips is back in Cabot Cove. Evelyn tells Jessica and Seth that she got a couple of really weird notes from Bertha Mae Cormier so she’s come back to town to check on her old friend. She demands that Jessica come with her to see Bertha Mae, who is a bit dithery but no more so than Jessica remembers her being in recent years.Jessica does become somewhat concerned when Bertha Mae starts to talk about her new neighbor, Martin Terranova. He is quite charming and very health conscious and he teaches yoga and meditation in his pool house. Maureen Metzger says that she and Bertha Mae became friends in Terranova’s class and mentions how solicitous he is to his older clients.Jessica attends one of his classes and does notice that Terranova is flirtatious with several elderly clients, especially Bertha Mae. Evelyn is becoming convinced that Bertha Mae is being mesmerized by Terranova and that he is after Bertha Mae’s money. A short while late, Martin turns up dead in his weight room. What at first blush seems to be an accident, soon proves to be murder and Jessica must put her investigative skills to the test when Evelyn becomes the prime suspect. <br><br> Autorid: Jessica Fletcher, Terrie Farley Moran <br>

Bridgerton meets My Fair Lady and He's Just Not That Into You in My Feral Romance, a spicy standalone fantasy romcom in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series. Every book in this interconnected series is a complete story and ends with a HEA. If you like fae bargains, friends-to-lovers romance, and cosy fantasy worlds, you'll love this sizzling tale.**DON'T MISS TESSONJA ODETTE'S BRAND-NEW DARK ROMANTASY, THE LIES THAT SUMMON THE NIGHT, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW**A painter in need of a model.A matchmaker seeking a subject.An arrangement that will tangle their hearts.Fae shifter Daphne has landed the opportunity of a lifetime: illustrating her favourite author's steamy romance novels. If only she could master male physiques...and other essential anatomy. What she needs is a model. Yet how does the socially awkward fae with a tendency to bite find a man she can comfortably paint in the nude?Self-proclaimed matchmaker Monty Phillips is a hopeless romantic...but only when it comes to others. Meddling in the love lives of strangers via his popular advice column keeps romance a safe distance away. Yet when he's tasked with demonstrating his tips on modern courtship, he'll need to step out from behind the pen and into someone's love life.And he knows just the perfect plaything.The last time Daphne saw Monty, he broke her heart and discarded their friendship. Now he wants to drag her into one of his idiotic matchmaking games - where she's the subject! But when he promises to pose as her model in exchange, she can't refuse. At least it's only temporary. If he's the expert he claims to be, she can replace him with a lover in no time.Painting sessions and flirting lessons commence, rekindling their friendship. But when instructional seduction turns their platonic spark into burning desire, will either have the courage to fan the flames?The Fae Flings and Corset Strings series is set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy and Entangled with Fae. Journey back to this beloved fae world or fall in love for the first time.

Bridgerton meets My Fair Lady and He's Just Not That Into You in My Feral Romance, a spicy standalone fantasy romcom in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series. Every book in this interconnected series is a complete story and ends with a HEA. If you like fae bargains, friends-to-lovers romance, and cosy fantasy worlds, you'll love this sizzling tale. **DON'T MISS TESSONJA ODETTE'S BRAND-NEW DARK ROMANTASY, THE LIES THAT SUMMON THE NIGHT, AVAILABLE NOW** A painter in need of a model. A matchmaker seeking a subject. An arrangement that will tangle their hearts. Fae shifter Daphne has landed the opportunity of a lifetime: illustrating her favourite author's steamy romance novels. If only she could master male physiques...and other essential anatomy. What she needs is a model. Yet how does the socially awkward fae with a tendency to bite find a man she can comfortably paint in the nude? Self-proclaimed matchmaker Monty Phillips is a hopeless romantic...but only when it comes to others. Meddling in the love lives of strangers via his popular advice column keeps romance a safe distance away. Yet when he's tasked with demonstrating his tips on modern courtship, he'll need to step out from behind the pen and into someone's love life. And he knows just the perfect plaything. The last time Daphne saw Monty, he broke her heart and discarded their friendship. Now he wants to drag her into one of his idiotic matchmaking games - where she's the subject! But when he promises to pose as her model in exchange, she can't refuse. At least it's only temporary. If he's the expert he claims to be, she can replace him with a lover in no time. Painting sessions and flirting lessons commence, rekindling their friendship. But when instructional seduction turns their platonic spark into burning desire, will either have the courage to fan the flames? The Fae Flings and Corset Strings series is set in the same world as The Fair Isle Trilogy and Entangled with Fae. Journey back to this beloved fae world or fall in love for the first time. <br><br> Autorid: Tessonja Odette <br>

A must-read for fans of Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Maria Semple's Where'd You Go, Bernadette Heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure, the new novel by the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon A Man Called Ove will charm and delight anyone who has ever had a grandmother. Everyone remembers the smell of their grandmother's house. Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them. But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally? Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown? Seven-year-old Elsa does. Some might call Elsa's granny 'eccentric', or even 'crazy'. Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny's stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don't always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway. As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they'd like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own ...

A heartbreaking and hilarious novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People Everyone remembers the smell of their grandmother's house. Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them. But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally? Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown? Seven-year-old Elsa does. Some might call Elsa's granny 'eccentric', or even 'crazy'. Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny's stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don't always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway. As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they'd like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own . . . See what readers are saying 'Such a magical book . . . his books are full of true gems; slivers of brilliance' Amazon reviewer, 'Another wonderful read from Backman. He touches on some many topics with such kind nature, from the pressure to fit in, to parenthood and bereavement. Beautiful' Amazon reviewer, 'I stayed up late last night to finish it and went to bed with a huge smile on my face and feeling happy, totally unexpected emotions . . . Head and shoulders above the other books I've read this year' Amazon reviewer, 'A perfect book . . . I loved every page, every chapter, every character' Amazon reviewer, 'This book made me laugh out loud and also brought me to tears more than once' Amazon reviewer, <br><br> Autorid: Fredrik Backman, Henning Koch <br>

"After her scandalous May-December romance comes to an end, baby of the family Lilly Callaghan returns home to Trillium Bay braced for the torrent of 'I told you sos' from her sisters and the rest of the tiny island community. Floundering both personallyand professionally, she's at an emotional crossroads but determined to figure out her next best steps. When a surprise job offer from her house-flipping sister reacquaints Lilly with handsome, free-spirited Wenniway Island transplant Matt Eastman, Lilly wonders if she's ready for a new romance. Then she meets Hollywood heartthrob Jayden Pierce, who is filming a movie on the island, and she's certain of it--but with whom? She's caught the attention of both men, and both men have caught hers. So what's a girl to do? Earnest Matt shares her love of the close-knit island community, while surprisingly down-to-earth Jayden encourages her to live life outside her comfort zone. As the flirtatious triangle sets the town talking, Lilly must choose: Does she want to plant forever roots in Trillium Bay with Matt? Or follow a man who makes love stories for a living? Two very different men. Two very different futures. But deep down, Lilly knows that only one holds the promise of her kind of perfect."--Amazon Returning home to the tiny island community of Trillium Bay after her scandalous May-DecemberRomance ends, Lilly Callaghan, taking a job with her house-flipping sister, wonders if she is ready for a new relationship when she becomes torn between two very different men. Original. From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Tracy Brogan comes a sweet, funny Trillium Bay romance about moving on, creating your best self, and discovering the true meaning of love.After her scandalous May-December romance comes to an end, baby of the family Lilly Callaghan returns home to Trillium Bay braced for the torrent of 'I told you sos' from her sisters and the rest of the tiny island community. Floundering both personally and professionally, she's at an emotional crossroads but determined to figure out her next best steps.When a surprise job offer from her house-flipping sister reacquaints Lilly with handsome, free-spirited Wenniway Island transplant Matt Eastman, Lilly wonders if she's ready for a new romance. Then she meets Hollywood heartthrob Jayden Pierce, who is filming a movie on the island, and she's certain of it'but with whom? She's caught the attention of both men, and both men have caught hers. So what's a girl to do?Earnest Matt shares her love of the close-knit island community, while surprisingly down-to-earth Jayden encourages her to live life outside her comfort zone. As the flirtatious triangle sets the town talking, Lilly must choose: Does she want to plant forever roots in Trillium Bay with Matt? Or follow a man who makes love stories for a living? Two very different men. Two very different futures. But deep down, Lilly knows that only one holds the promise of her kind of perfect. <br><br> Autorid: Tracy Brogan <br>

'To the boys in apartment 5A. Congratulations. You have a kid.'That's what the note attached to the abandoned baby carrier says. And now my three gorgeous neighbors are in deep trouble. None of them have a clue how to look after the baby that's been left on their doorstep.Luckily, there's a nanny in the building. I can barely believe my eyes when the sizzling boys next door come knocking for my help. The truth is, I've been secretly crushing on the guys in 5A for years-and now I finally have an excuse to meet them all.There's Jack, the sweet, nerdy game designer with the infectious smile.Cyrus, the flirty dancer whose smooth moves melt my brain into goo.And Sebastian, the ripped businessman with the smoldering stare.Every day, I go to their apartment to take care of the baby.And every night, they take care of me. It doesn't take long for our arrangement to get steamy. Soon, I'm falling for all three of them.It's a dangerous game. These men are my bosses, not my boyfriends, and I've already told them that romance isn't in the cards. But every molten look and stomach-fluttering kiss is making it harder for me to stay strong. And when work threatens to tear our fragile family apart, one thing becomes very clear:I'm sick of being the girl next door.It's time this nanny got a promotion.Nanny for the Neighbors is a full-length reverse harem romance featuring beautiful men, scorching drama, and tons of found family sweetness. No cheating, and an ultra-cute HEA guaranteed!

Nav knows how to flirt, but she also knows love is a messy losing proposition. As proof, her best friend, Hallie, is constantly getting her heart broken. And when Hallie goes to her boring academic camp this summer, Nav won’t be there to protect her for the first time in their lives. So when shy new girl Gia asks Nav for help getting Hallie’s attention, Nav finds a way to make it work for her. In exchange for lessons in romance, Gia, whose mom runs the camp, will help get Nav a spot there. And if her coaching works, maybe Hallie can date someone who will treat her right for a change. Except Gia’s not just bad at flirting, she’s terrible. She’s too anxious to even speak to Hallie, never mind date her. Training Gia quickly becomes a disaster. Worse, Gia’s every awkward joke and catastrophic fake date makes Nav like Gia a little bit more and not in a friend way. Which puts a really, really big wrench in Nav’s plans. As Nav’s feelings change, she’ll have to decide what’s more important: sticking to her plan for the perfect summer or taking a chance on learning more about love than she ever expected. <br><br> Autorid: Jessica Lewis <br>

After missing his sister’s wedding, standing up his crush and disappointing his entire family, comedian Nolan Baker, after making a wish, wakes up seven years later a huge success only to find it lonely at the top without friends and family and works back to the life he so carelessly threw away. Original. "Twenty-three-year-old Nolan Baker wants it all by the time he's thirty. Too bad he's single, barely able to cover his own expenses, and still paying his dues at a prominent NYC comedy club. When faced with his perfect sister's wedding, Nolan takes it asa wakeup call. It's time to quit comedy and make good on his practical dreams-most importantly, asking Drew Techler, his best friend, to be his date. But right as Nolan is about to give it all up, he's asked to fill a last-minute spot for a famous comedian. Score! He crushes his set, but stands Drew up, misses his sister's big day, and disappoints his entire family. After major blowouts with everyone he loves, Nolan desperately wishes on a set of gift "magical healing crystals" to skip to the good part of life. When he wakes the next morning, it's seven years later, he's a successful comedian, and he has everything he always thought he wanted. Everything, that is, except his friends and family, none of whom are taking his future self's calls. With nowhere else to turn, Nolan sets out to find the only person he trusts to help. Except Drew is all grown up now, too. He's hot, successful...and hates Nolan's guts. As Nolan works to get back to his younger self--and the life he so carelessly threw away--he'll have to prove he's not the man everyone thinks they know in order to regain Drew's trust, friendship, and maybe, ultimately, his heart"-- Nolan Baker longs to be "thirty, flirty and thriving" in this charmingly quirky LGBTQIA+ romance that's one part 13 Going on 30 and one part One Last Stop.WHY CAN'T WE SKIP TO THE GOOD PART?Twenty-three-year-old Nolan Baker wants it all by the time he's thirty. Too bad he's single, barely able to cover his own expenses, and still paying his dues at a prominent NYC comedy club. When faced with his perfect sister's wedding, Nolan takes it as a wakeup call. It's time to quit comedy and make good on his practical dreams—most importantly, asking Drew Techler, his best friend, to be his date.But right as Nolan is about to give it all up, he's asked to fill a last-minute spot for a famous comedian. Score! He crushes his set, but stands Drew up, misses his sister's big day, and disappoints his entire family. After major blowouts with everyone he loves, Nolan desperately wishes on a set of gift "magical healing crystals" to skip to the good part of life. When he wakes the next morning, it's seven years later, he's a successful comedian, and he has everything he always thought he wanted. Everything, that is, except his friends and family, none of whom are taking his future self's calls.With nowhere else to turn, Nolan sets out to find the only person he trusts to help. Except Drew is all grown up now, too. He's hot, successful and hates Nolan's guts. As Nolan works to get back to his younger self—and the life he so carelessly threw away—he'll have to prove he's not the man everyone thinks they know in order to regain Drew's trust, friendship, and maybe, ultimately, his heart.While part of a series, this book stands alone.People Are Raving About Timothy Janovsky:"This book made my queer heart so very full and deeply happy."—Anita Kelly"A cinematic daydream guaranteed to steal your heart."—Julian Winters"Wonderfully upbeat and sweet."—Suzanne Park"Full of hope and heart."—Alexandria Bellefleur"(A] fresh, sweet, and swoony love story that blends coming-of-age comedy with the nuances of exploring sexual identity."—Alison Cochrun <br><br> Autorid: Timothy Janovsky <br>

**Winner of the RNA Saga Award 2023**Are these newly trained Wrens ready to protect Britain's coastline?Following a humiliating experience involving the man she thought she'd marry, Iris Tredwick signs up to the Wrens in order to escape and find 'the right sort' of man to please her mother. After a bumpy start, Iris manages to befriend outspoken Mary and dreamer Sally as they are sent to their first posting in Orkney. There she meets mechanic Rob, whose flirtatious nature both charms and confounds straight-laced Iris. Much more appropriate for her is local doctor Stewart, if only she felt the same spark for him as she does for Rob As Iris, Mary and Sally work to interpret signals from incoming ships, they realise the enemy is somehow one step ahead of their manoeuvres, dropping sea mines under the cover of darkness. Could there be a spy on the island? And can the Wrens prevent disaster striking before it's too late? A thrilling and lively Second World War saga for fans of Kate Thompson and Daisy Styles. Praise for A New Start for the Wrens 'This book is absolutely brilliant. I felt like I was one of the girls and was joining them in their adventure. I really cant wait to read more in this series' Reader review 'This book entertained and warmed the cockles of your heart. Being on duty with the Wrens and contributing to the war effort was a great way to spend the afternoon reading and I seriously loved it!' Reader review 'Loved this book! I binge read it as I wanted to know what would happen. The three main female characters Iris, Mary and Sally are all so easy to relate to and care about. Love the glimpses of Orkney and the poignant history.' Reader review 'A really thoughtful look at the work of the wrens in WWII and a brilliant new trio of girls to get to know. I cannot wait for the next one.' Reader review 'Another number one for Vicki Beeby. Loved this WWII story, highly recommended read' Reader review <br><br> Autorid: Vicki Beeby <br>

Alex Schwartz had a great job and a promising future - until he caught an unfortunate bout of vampirism, and agreed (on pain of death) to join the Laundry, Britain's only counter-occult secret intelligence agency.His first assignment is in Leeds - his old hometown. But the thought of telling his parents he's lost his job, let alone their discovering his 'condition', is causing Alex almost as much anxiety as his new lifestyle of supernatural espionage.His only saving grace is Cassie Brewer, a student from the local Goth Festival who flirts with him despite his fear of sunlight (and girls). But Cassie has secrets of her own - secrets that make Alex's night life seem positively normal . . .James Bond meets H. P. Lovecraft in the latest occult thriller from Hugo Award winner Charles Stross, in a series where British spies take on the supernatural.

Alex Schwartz had a great job and a promising future - until he caught an unfortunate bout of vampirism, and agreed (on pain of death) to join the Laundry, Britain's only counter-occult secret intelligence agency. His first assignment is in Leeds - his old hometown. But the thought of telling his parents he's lost his job, let alone their discovering his 'condition', is causing Alex almost as much anxiety as his new lifestyle of supernatural espionage. His only saving grace is Cassie Brewer, a student from the local Goth Festival who flirts with him despite his fear of sunlight (and girls). But Cassie has secrets of her own - secrets that make Alex's night life seem positively normal . . . James Bond meets H. P. Lovecraft in the latest occult thriller from Hugo Award winner Charles Stross, in a series where British spies take on the supernatural. <br><br> Autorid: Charles Stross <br>

Chris Burwell charts one man’s career in aviation from joining the RAF in 1969 aged 18, to having responsibility for training pilots for the world’s major airlines nearly 50 years later. Chris Burwell charts one man’s career in aviation from joining the RAF in 1969 aged 18, to having responsibility for training pilots for the world’s major airlines nearly 50 years later.After training at RAF Cranwell and RAF Valley and a tour as a flying instructor on Jet Provosts, he joined the Harrier Force, flying on front-line squadrons in the UK and Germany during the Cold War and as an instructor on the Harrier Conversion Unit. Detachments to Belize in 1977, the Falklands (twice), ejection from a Harrier GR3, introducing FLIR and NVG to the Harrier front line and operational missions in Northern Iraq are all covered in entertaining detail.After 30 years of service, the author spent 12 years with Cobham, managing their Teesside base and flying the Falcon 20 on operational training for the military and the King Air 200 on international flight calibration tasks. Finally, he spent four years in Spain with Flight Training Europe (FTE) Jerez with responsibility for the flying training of a new generation of pilots.Through his experience as a pilot, leader and manager gained over many years, his valuable insights into military and civilian flying operations are both engrossing and noteworthy. Highly recommended to readers of both disciplines. <br><br> Autorid: Chris Burwell <br>

In the once beautiful city of Aleppo, one Syrian family collapses into tragedy and ruin. The mother, abandoned by her husband, struggles to raise her children alone. Her daughter Sawsan flirts with the militias, the ruling party, and finally religion, seeking but never finding salvation. All are slowly choked in the fog of violence and decay, as their lives are plundered and their dreams wrecked by the brutal Assad regime.Set between the 1960s and 2000s, No Knives in the Kitchens of this City is a graceful and profound depiction of life under tyranny. Through the story of a single family, we read the disintegration of a whole society over half a century. This novel teaches us about grief, fear, and the end of beauty. <br><br> Autorid: Khaled Khalifa <br>

Travel to Japan for second chances and sushi in this BRAND NEW spicy rom-com for fans of Meghan Quinn and Hannah Grace ????????A revenge vacation with her hot billionaire ex-fling? Upgrade accepted Chloe Dasher has spent years saving for the honeymoon of her dreamsprivate hot springs, silk kimonos, and five-star room service in Kyoto. The wedding? A disaster. The groom? Gone. But shes not giving up the trip she worked so hard for even if she has to take it solo, with a broken heart. What she doesnt expect at the world's most luxurious hotel? Kit her once-upon-a-time college fling turned maddeningly handsome, self-made billionairechecking into the same romantic resort, also nursing a freshly broken engagement. Neither expected a trip down memory lane with the one that got away, but old sparks ignite instantly. So why not have a little fun and agree to enjoy a week-long holiday fling with a side order of payback on their exes! The only rule - keeping their hearts out of it. Chloe and Kit are absolutely not looking for love. Yet sometimes, the road to happily ever after starts with a no strings fling in paradise. TROPES: ???? No strings fling ???? Second chance romance ???? The one that got away ???? Healing a heartbreak ???? Forced proximity ???? Billionaire MMC ???? Jilted at the altar ???? Opposites attract ???? Spicy A wish you were here romance set in Japan, perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Meghan Quinn and Hannah Grace! Praise for Christy McKellen: I just loved it - the perfect amount of heart, heat and humour in this pacy, racy romance read Sandy Barker 'There is no one like Christy McKellen for fun, flirty and sexy romance with a lot of heart and deep emotional insight' Jessica Gilmore 'Its sexy, laugh-out-loud funny, and just the right dose of heartfelt moments. Definitely recommend!????' Reader Review 'Everything a good book should be!' Reader Review 'This book ticked every box for me on what I like in a romance' Reader Review 'LOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's so funny and the plot and storyline keep you in it. Would highly recommend' Reader Review <br><br> Autorid: Christy McKellen <br>

When Orla enrols on a prestigious drama course, she is thrown into the spotlight for the very first time. A heart-stopping romance from critically-acclaimed author of SING IF YOU CAN'T DANCE. Orla has always been the sidekick, never the hero . . . Until, that is, she secures a funded place at an elite drama course and puts her own dreams first for once in her life. Suddenly, Orla is centre-stage and loving it! But the drama crowd are experienced performers and their parents have shelled out a fortune for them to be on the course. Orla can't help but feel left out - she has to earn her pocket money and her responsibilities at home can't just be ignored. Then again, doesn't she deserve to want things for herself? Especially when beautiful and funny drama boy, Cass, starts flirting with her . . . With life-changing auditions around the corner Orla finds herself torn in two by an impossible choice. Should she protect her chosen family, or herself? <br><br> Autorid: Alexia Casale <br>

They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet they have formed a "family," clinging together in the face of lonelinss and alienation.§Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. When they land jobs on a ranch in the Salinas Valley, the fulfillment of their dream seems to be within their grasp. But even George cannot guard Lennie from the provocations of a flirtatious woman, nor predict the consequences of Lennie's unswerving obedience to the things George taught him.§"A thriller, a gripping tale . . . that you will not set down until it is finished. Steinbeck has touched the quick." - The New York Times §

I'm obsessed with the prettiest, smartest guy on campus-and he's never even looked my way.KillianIt's my last season playing college hockey, and I'm determined to help get the team all the way to championships this year. Unfortunately, whether I actually get to be on the ice depends on how well I do in statistics. I need a tutor, and the one person my professor swears can help me refuses to even give me the time of day.I've been into Maddox since the first time I saw him, but he's not into jocks-and he doesn't even acknowledge my existence. When I finally ask if he'll tutor me, he shuts me down immediately.But I'm not one to give up. This might be my last chance to get close to him, and I can't let that slip away.MaddoxI don't do jocks. I don't befriend them, date them, or tutor them. Not after... everything.But when Killian, one of the Camrose Rams' star players, barges into my life, avoiding him becomes impossible. He's loud, charming, and way too persistent-and he looks at me as if I hung the moon. Somehow, I end up getting roped into tutoring him. And letting him into parts of my life I've kept off-limits.As much as I try to keep my distance, it's impossible. He's everything I swore to stay away from, and exactly what I can't seem to resist.Off the Boards is an M/M nerd/jock romance, perfect for readers who like study sessions brimming with tension, flirty and overprotective hockey players, and a tutor who's very close to breaking his no-jocks rule.

Adam Phillips uses the idea of flirtation to explore the virtues of being uncommitted - to people, to ideas, to methods - and the pleasures of uncertainty. These buoyant essays promote a psychoanalysis with a light touch, a psychoanalysis for pleasure and curiosity. 'In On Flirtation, he has again deployed all his erudition and perception to beguiling effect . . . Adam Phillips may well be one of our greatest contemporary psychoanalytic thinkers.' Independent on Sunday <br><br> Autorid: Adam Phillips <br>

With three older brothers, Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, has always been more comfortable calling the shots on a basketball court than flirting with the opposite sex. So when her police officer dad demands she get a summer job to pay for the latest in a long line of speeding tickets, she's more than a little surprised to find herself working at a chichi boutique and going out with a boy who has never seen her tear it up in a pickup game. Charlie seeks late-night refuge in her backyard, talking out her problems with her neighbor and honorary fourth brother, Braden, sitting back-to-back against the fence that separates them. Braden may know her better than anyone. But there's a secret Charlie's keeping that even he hasn't figured out - he's fallen for him. Hard. She knows what it means to go for the win, but if spilling her secret means losing him for good, the stakes just got too high.§On the Fence is a sweet and satisfying read about finding yourself and finding love where you least expect it.

'There aren't enough words for how much I love it' MARIAN KEYES 'The Irish answer to Bridget Jones . . . will have you laughing one minute and crying the next' OK THE ADDICTIVE AND UTTERLY HILARIOUS ROMANTIC COMEDY FROM THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING AISLING SERIES ________ Aisling is thirty, flirty and frazzled. But - just when she should finally be feeling all grown-up - she's floundering. Because when you're recovering from a broken heart and struggling to keep your café as sizzling as your award-winning sausages, it's hard to feel you've really made it as an adult. Which why now is NOT the time for a delicious new man to show up, her best friend to demand the hen do of the century and a surprise celebrity appearance . . . But Aisling, never one to worry about having too much on her plate, rolls up her sleeves: she's got this. Until she discovers that being a proper grown-up means you can't do everything. Sometimes you will let someone down. But will it be those she loves . . . or herself? ________ 'Humour, warmth & quintessential Irishness. Incredibly uplifting' WOMAN & HOME 'BOOKS OF THE YEAR' 'Hilarious' HELLO! WINNER OF POPULAR FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS Praise for the Aisling series: 'Hailed as the Irish answer to Bridget Jones . . . stuffed with laughs' Daily Mail 'A joyful, emotional, heartfelt romp of a novel' Heat 'The year's funniest book to date' Hello <br><br> Autorid: Emer McLysaght, Sarah Breen <br>

'Georgette Heyer with a sexy twist' Eloisa James Ready. Raised in the countryside by her overprotective uncle, Mina Penny's dream of a triumphant London season is finally here. She determined her perfect match long ago: Rafe Bentley, the wickedest rake of them all. There's only one very large, very unyielding obstacle: Rafe's brother Andrew, the reclusive Duke of Thorndon. Aim. This was supposed to be simple. Duke goes to London. Duke selects suitable bride. Love match? Not a chance. But when Drew meets Mina, she complicates everything. How can a lady armed with such beauty and brains fall for his irresponsible degenerate of a brother? Drew vows to save her from heartbreak and ruin, no matter the cost. Desire! But Mina is no damsel in distress. She's daring, intuitive, passionate . . . and halfway to melting Drew's cold heart. And although Mina thought she knew exactly what she wanted, one breathtakingly seductive kiss from Andrew changes everything. Now Mina must decide between long-held dreams and dangerous new desires. Could her true destiny lie in the arms of a duke? Praise for Lenora Bell: 'How the Duke was Won is exciting and emotional - evocative of the best of the genre. If you've been looking for a bold, new voice in historical romance, the search ends here. Lenora Bell is it!' Sarah MacLean 'Fresh, flirty, and fabulous! The new Belle of Historical Romance!' Kerrelyn Sparks 'A charming romp of a romance' Kirkus Reviews <br><br> Autorid: Lenora Bell <br>

A fun, spicy romcom with the poignancy of Abby Jimenez and a modern twist on surprise baby for fans of Jasmine Guillory. 'A strong supporting cast and complex subplots reinforce Kendall's spicy romance that probes issues of identity, commitment, and modern family dynamics' SHELF AWARENESS Megastar Whitney Sahara Richardson has everything planned - including when shell have kids. But a medical mix-up makes her the biological mother of a child she didnt carry and whose father shes never met. World-famous Whitney Sahara Richardson is at the top of her game. With four Grammys, an Oscar nod, and a half-billion-dollar clothing line, her career is skyrocketing. Even her headline-grabbing dating life is looking up. And if everything goes as planned, marriage and children are just a few years away. However, a mix-up at the fertility clinic where her eggs are stored puts the cart before the horse, and Sahara suddenly has a daughter... whose biological father is reluctant to share. Praise for Token 'Fresh, sexy and funny.' heat 'A funny, satisfying read full of sparkling banter and thoughtful social commentary.' Shauna Robinson 'The most delicious blend of a *very* heated novel, the dynamics of an age old and rock-solid friendship, the complexities that come with being a Black woman in any workspace and a romance that could melt any heart. Token had me rapt from the very first page with its humour and intelligence - I absolutely adored it' Ore Agbaje-Williams 'Brimming with angst, banter, and a fiery chemistry.' Taj McCoy 'This romance has it all - flirty banter, deep emotion, and a smart, sassy heroine.' Jennifer Probst 'A smart, sexy rom-com that had me chuckling from the first page. I loved it.' Brenda Jackson 'Token is a smart and sexy romantic comedy...that is quick-witted, funny, and dives into contemporary social issues.' BuzzFeed <br><br> Autorid: Beverley Kendall <br>

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wares multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORS Five beautiful couples. One deadly game. Who will escape alive? Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field. So, she cant really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize. There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting. What could possibly go wrong? But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end? A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read Cressida McLaughlin 'The perfect what if? destination thriller Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best Claire Coughlan Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read! Shari Lapena A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers Daily Mail Tense and entertaining Platinum Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summers most exciting reads Joan Smith, Sunday Times If youre missing The Traitors, this one is for you! Prima Praise for Ruth Ware: A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there DAVID BALDACCI 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch CLARE MACKINTOSH Hits the ground running and doesnt let up till the last chapter ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive youll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY 'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN <br><br> Autorid: Ruth Ware <br>

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wares multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORS Five beautiful couples. One deadly game. Who will escape alive? Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field. So, she cant really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize. There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting. What could possibly go wrong? But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end? A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read Cressida McLaughlin 'The perfect what if? destination thriller Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best Claire Coughlan Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read! Shari Lapena A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers Daily Mail Tense and entertaining Platinum Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summers most exciting reads Joan Smith, Sunday Times If youre missing The Traitors, this one is for you! Prima Praise for Ruth Ware: A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there DAVID BALDACCI 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch CLARE MACKINTOSH Hits the ground running and doesnt let up till the last chapter ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive youll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY 'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN <br><br> Autorid: Ruth Ware <br>

Out now! The Woman in Suite 11, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruth Wares multi-million copy mega-hit The Women in Cabin 10. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE meets THE TRAITORS Five beautiful couples. One deadly game. Who will escape alive? Lyla Santiago has spent months working on a research project that could be the key to getting a permanent job in her field. So, she cant really drop everything to go to a desert island with her actor boyfriend Nico to film One Perfect Couple, a new reality TV show that Nico is sure will lead to his big break can she? Two weeks later, Lyla finds herself boarding a boat to an isolated luxury resort in the Indian Ocean. The rules of the game are simple. Ten strangers have to survive together on the island - and the last couple standing scoops the prize. There will be sun, sea, laughs and plenty of flirting. What could possibly go wrong? But when a huge tropical storm cuts them off from everything, the group must band together. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla realises that someone is playing this game for real and they'll stop at nothing to win. Ten might have arrived, but who will survive to the end? A sun-soaked, deeply sinister and unputdownable read Cressida McLaughlin 'The perfect what if? destination thriller Agatha Christie with a Love Island twist. This is Ruth Ware at her very best Claire Coughlan Ruth Ware has another winner on her hands! She so deftly sets the scene, and then the terror begins. Ware is a genius at building suspense One Perfect Couple is an absolutely compulsive read! Shari Lapena A must read . . . another thriller from one of our best thriller writers Daily Mail Tense and entertaining Platinum Outstanding . . . definitely one of this summers most exciting reads Joan Smith, Sunday Times If youre missing The Traitors, this one is for you! Prima Praise for Ruth Ware: A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there DAVID BALDACCI 'Deliciously dark and utterly addictive' LUCY FOLEY A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch CLARE MACKINTOSH Hits the ground running and doesnt let up till the last chapter ERIN KELLY 'Every Ruth Ware novel is a unique and unexpected gem and this one is no exception. A heady, tense, slowburn dream of a book, multi-layered and steeped in atmosphere and peril. I loved every page' LISA JEWELL 'Absolutely brilliant murder mystery seamless, flawless, perfectly clued and utterly gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Impeccably crafted and totally compulsive youll be sad to reach the final page and realise you have to say goodbye' JP DELANEY 'Ruth Ware is in a league of her own' JACK JORDAN <br><br> Autorid: Ruth Ware <br>

Perfect holiday reading from Domenica de Rosa, author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries under the pen name Elly Griffiths. A group of would-be authors retreats to Tuscany where they learn more than how to write better. Patricia O'Hara's carefully composed ads for the writers' retreat she runs promise so much. The splendour of the thirteenth century Italian castle and chef Aldo's melanzane never fail to wow the guests, but huge maintenance bills and bad news from the bank mean it's make or break time for the Castello. Each of her seven aspiring authors arrives with the inevitable baggage alongside their unpublished manuscripts. But this August something is different, and soon lifelong spinster Mary is riding on the back of Aldo's vespa, and smouldering odd-job man Fabio has set more than one heart racing. As temperatures rise, the writers gossip, flirt and gently polish their prose by the pool. But with ghosts, scorpions, and some unexpected visitors to contend with, one thing's for sure: neither the Castello, nor Patricia, has ever seen a summer like this. Previously published as SUMMER SCHOOL <br><br> Autorid: Domenica De Rosa <br>

When a professional surfer washes up dead on the beach right before the big surfing competition, Pope, Kiara and the rest of the Pogues suspect foul play, in this pulse-pounding mystery that will keep readers glued to the page. The Pogues hit the beach in another action–packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show, Outer Banks The waves are off the hook, and Pope and the other Pogues are betting big on Kiara blowing the Kook competition out of the water. What could possibly go wrong? It's summer in the OBX, and a big surfing competition is bringing in pro surfers from around the world to Kildare Island, along with plenty of Kooks and tourists. Meanwhile, a storm has delivered massive waves, making for perfect--yet challenging-surfing conditions. But Kiara, who has been training, is up for the challenge. As for Pope, he just started his summer internship at the city morgue—his dream job! When Kiara strikes up a flirtation with one of the pro surfers, Pope, John B, and JJ can't help but get a little jealous at the attention she receives. Meanwhile, the visiting surfers are treating Pope's dad, Heyward, like some kind of hero, but he won't explain why. When one of the professional surfers washes up dead on the beach, everyone assumes he got crushed by a wave. But Pope, Kiara, and the rest of the Pogues aren't so sure. <br><br> Autorid: Jay Coles <br>

The Pogues hit the beach in another action–packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show Outer Banks The waves are off the hook, and Pope and the other Pogues are betting big on Kiara blowing the Kook competition out of the water. What could possibly go wrong? It’s summer in the OBX, and a big surfing competition is bringing in pro surfers from around the world to Kildare Island, along with plenty of Kooks and tourists. Meanwhile, a storm has delivered massive waves, making for perfect-yet-challenging surfing conditions. But Kiara, who has been training, is up for the challenge. As for Pope, he just started his summer internship at the city morgue—his dream job! When Kiara strikes up a flirtation with one of the pro surfers, Pope, John B, and JJ can’t help but get a little jealous at the attention she receives. Meanwhile, the visiting surfers are treating Pope’s dad, Heyward, like some kind of hero, but he won’t explain why. When one of the professional surfers washes up dead on the beach, everyone assumes he got crushed by a wave. But Pope, Kiara, and the rest of the Pogues aren’t so sure.

The Pogues hit the beach in another action–packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show Outer Banks—now in paperback The waves are off the hook, and Pope and the other Pogues are betting big on Kiara blowing the Kook competition out of the water. What could possibly go wrong? It’s summer in the OBX, and a big surfing competition is bringing in pro surfers from around the world to Kildare Island, along with plenty of Kooks and tourists. Meanwhile, a storm has delivered massive waves, making for perfect-yet-challenging surfing conditions. But Kiara, who has been training, is up for the challenge. As for Pope, he just started his summer internship at the city morgue—his dream job! When Kiara strikes up a flirtation with one of the pro surfers, Pope, John B, and JJ can’t help but get a little jealous at the attention she receives. Meanwhile, the visiting surfers are treating Pope’s dad, Heyward, like some kind of hero, but he won’t explain why. When one of the professional surfers washes up dead on the beach, everyone assumes he got crushed by a wave. But Pope, Kiara, and the rest of the Pogues aren’t so sure. <br><br> Autorid: Jay Coles <br>

'I enjoyed every minute!' Netgalley review Shantal knows one thing in life: that success means everything. So when she gets the call to move from London to Brazil, to test out her racing simulator on high performance Formula One racing drivers, she leaves her life behind, and goes. Because shell do anything to succeed. Darien knows one thing in life: passion is everything. Its his passion for driving that has led him to the heights of motorsport, a coveted seat as a Formula One driver. When his team insists he moves to Brazil to trial a new racing simulator and racetrack, he goes. Because the one thing he is more passionate about than cars, is Brazil, his home. When Shantal and Darien meet, sparks arent just flying from the gearbox. But in the high stakes world of Formula One, theres no room for error, and theres definitely no room for romance on the racetrack Tropes Reverse grumpy x sunshine Forced Proximity ???? Slow burn (with a little spice!) ???? Sports romance ???? Readers are loving Overdrive If youre are fans of Hannah Grace of Lauren Asher, than this book is for you! reader review I read it in one sitting! reader review The funniest, flirtiest F1 romance Ive read reader review <br><br> Autorid: Esha Patel <br>

She's resigned to being single.They're on a mission to change her mind. Return to Starlight Grove in this winter, 'why choose' Cozyverse romance from Eliana Lee. . .--Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends - and that baking show marathon isn't going to watch itself.Until a snowstorm and power outage traps Ivy in her classroom after hours...with three men:Rome, the new alpha music teacher.James, the flirtatious beta vet he's bonded to.And Logan, the town's grumpy alpha electrician.Their scents call to Ivy and her body answers, setting off her first-ever mini heat. When the pheromones settle, she gets a proposition beyond her wildest dreams - a chance to be a pack. But there's no such thing as a perfect courtship, especially when the biggest roadblock to happiness might be Ivy herself. Tropes:OmegaverseWhy-choose romanceSmall townSeasonalCozy

The Sunday Times Bestseller All Michael Parkinson really wanted to do was play cricket for Yorkshire and England. However, he soon realised that to be paid to watch films, football and cricket would be the best way to spend life, so he became a journalist. Television beckoned and for three decades Parkinson interviewed the movers and shakers of the late twentieth century, making his television programme the must-see event of the week. In singing with Bing Crosby, dancing with Billy Connolly, flirting with Miss Piggy and sparring with Muhammad Ali, Parkinson proved himself one of the most engaging and durable hosts in both Britain and Australia. In Parky he recalls a full life with honesty, insight and humour. Praise for Parky: 'Nothing less than riveting.' Mirror 'Joyous' Telegraph 'Wonderfully readable' Daily Mail 'One of the finest broadcasters of any era' Guardian <br><br> Autorid: Michael Parkinson <br>

Who knew applying to be the next Miss Americana while you're drunk on tequila would actuallyget anywhere? But that's exactly what happened to Ava when she wanted an excuse to promote her best friends' new businesses. She never even expected to get past the first round of auditions, much less win the beauty pageant, and now here she is, wearing a silk sash and a crown on her head, trying to picture what the next three months is going to look like. As the newly crowned Miss Americana, she's off on a three-month press tour, visiting all 50 states as part of her contract.For a girl who loves adventure, it's a dream come true, except for two hiccups. The first one being the morality clause and long list of rules the organization is forcing her to live by while wearing the crown. And second, and probably the worst one, is the delicious sexy, yet grumpy driver-slash-bodyguard assigned to keep her in line.Jaime normally spends his days as head of security for the world-famous rock band Atlas Oaks, but when they take a break from touring, he's excited for a change of pace. Until he learns his new assignment is the gorgeous and ever-frustrating pageant princess who gets under his skin in more ways than one.When he learns Ava has made it her mission to drive him crazy-by constantly looking for a new hit of endorphins by toeing the line as well as by flirting with him endlessly-he realizes what he thought would be a simple assignment is anything but. Now if only he can survive the next ninety days keeping his hands to himself and off the woman he can't get out of his head.

From the author of the New York Times bestselling Stiletto and Oxford series, Passion on Park Avenue is the first in a charming new series following the unlikely friendship of three Upper East Side women as they struggle to achieve their dreams and find true love and happiness in the city that never sleeps. They vowed to steer clear of Manhattan's heartbreakers - but when it comes to love, some risks are worth taking... For as long as she can remember, Bronx-born Naomi Powell has had one goal: to prove her worth among the Upper East Side elite. Now, as the strongminded, sassy CEO of one of the biggest jewellery empires in the country, Naomi finally has exactly what she wants - but it's going to take more than just the right address to make Manhattan's upper class accept her. The worst offender is her new neighbour, Oliver Cunningham - the grown son of the family Naomi's mother worked for as a housekeeper. Oliver used to torment Naomi when they were children, and as a ridiculously attractive adult, he's tormenting her in entirely different ways. Let this sexy battle-of-wills commence... 'Strong characters and relatable situations elevate Layne's bighearted contemporary... This vivid enemies-to-lovers romance digs into class differences, emotional baggage, and the reality of dealing with aging parents' Publishers Weekly Filled with charm and heart and plenty of heart and wit, this entertaining series will hook you from the very first page. Look out for the next two titles, Love on Lexington Avenue and Marriage on Madison Avenue. Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out Lauren's Oxford series and don't miss her warm, witty and sexy Wedding Belles series and the I Do, I Don't series, as well as the romantic standalones in the Love, Unexpectedly series. <br><br> Autorid: Lauren Layne <br>

"A compassionate and hopeful romantic comedy, Passion Project is a reminder that love is waiting for us to let it in. If your twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life, Bennet Taylor is failing miserably . . . with a big emphasis on the miserable. Where's that zest she keeps hearing about? She's a temp worker in New York City with no direction, no future, and no social life. And at the painful center of this listlessness is grief over the death of her first love. When Bennet runs into HenryAdams just hours after standing him up for a first date, she makes an alcohol-fueled confession: She's not ready to date. In fact, it's been years since she felt passion for something. Not even pottery, or organized sports-not anything. Rather than leaving her to ruminate, Henry jumps at the opportunity for adventure: Bennet needs to find a passion for life, and Henry will help her find it. Every Saturday, they'll try something new in New York City. As friends, of course. As their "passion project" continues, the pair tackle everything from carpentry to tattooing to rappelling off skyscrapers, and Bennet feels her guarded exterior ebbing away. But as secrets surface, Bennet has to decide what she wants, and if she's truly ready to move on. With emotionalresonance and sparkling banter, Passion Project is a fun, flirty, thoughtful story of finding a spark-and igniting happiness"-- When New York City temp Bennet Taylor, grieving the death her first love, tells Henry Adams she isn’t ready to date, he encourages her find her passion as they try activities every Saturday, from carpentry to tattooing?—?and Bennet’s guarded exterior begins to ebb away. Original. “Passion Project will charm your pants off and carve itself a permanent place in your heart. Full of deep emotion and top-tier banter, this authentic, affectionate slow burn is absolutely worth the wait.” —Laura Hankin, author of One-Star Romance “Not only a sparkling romantic comedy, but a thoughtful look at navigating grief and the hopefulness of opening yourself to new possibilities. Bennet is messy and relatable, and her chemistry with Henry is delicious, crackling, and immediate.” —Trish Doller, internationally bestselling author of Float PlanIf your twenties are supposed to be the best years of your life, Bennet Taylor is failing miserably . . . with a big emphasis on the miserable. Where’s that zest she keeps hearing about? She’s a temp worker in New York City with no direction, no future, and no social life. And at the painful center of this listlessness is grief over the death of her first love.When Bennet runs into Henry Adams just hours after standing him up for a first date, she makes an alcohol-fueled confession: She’s not ready to date. In fact, it’s been years since she felt passion for something. Not even pottery, or organized sports—not anything. Rather than leaving her to ruminate, Henry jumps at the opportunity for adventure: Bennet needs to find a passion for life, and Henry will help her find it. Every Saturday, they’ll try something new in New York City. As friends, of course. As their “passion project” continues, the pair tackle everything from carpentry to tattooing to rappelling off skyscrapers, and Bennet feels her guarded exterior ebbing away. But as secrets surface, Bennet has to decide what she wants, and if she’s truly ready to move on. With emotional resonance and sparkling banter, Passion Project is a fun, flirty, thoughtful story of finding a spark—and igniting happiness. <br><br> Autorid: London Sperry <br>

'Oh! Monsieur is Persian? That's most extraordinary! How can someone be Persian?' Two Persian travellers, Usbek and Rica, arrive in Paris just before the death of Louis XIV and in time to witness the hedonism and financial crash of the Regency. In their letters home they report on visits to the theatre and scientific societies, and observe the manners and flirtations of polite society, the structures of power and the hypocrisy of religion. Irony and bitter satire mark their comparison of East and West and their quest for understanding. Unsettling news from Persia concerning the female world of the harem intrudes on their new identities and provides a suspenseful plot of erotic jealousy and passion. This pioneering epistolary novel and work of travel-writing opened the world of the West to its oriental visitors and the Orient to its Western readers. This is the first English translation based on the original text, revealing this lively work as Montesquieu first intended. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. <br><br> Autorid: Montesquieu, Margaret Mauldon, Andrew Kahn <br>

Intimacy can be joyous, but also confusing and socially constrained. This book reveals how philosophy can deepen our understanding of how we date, fall in love, have sex, and form relationships.Brunning and McKeever explore some of today’s significant questions around love and relationships, with a focus on underexplored topics and contemporary research. Should we stop talking in terms of sexual orientations? What are the responsibilities of dating app companies? Could flirting be a virtue? Might a drug produce authentic love? Must we take responsibility for who we find attractive? When is consensual sex bad? Should governments ban sex robots? Is relationship anarchy the future of intimacy?Engagingly written, and rich with real-world examples, The Philosophy of Love, Sex, and Relationships is a crucial resource for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to join the growing conversation around the philosophy of intimacy. <br><br> Autorid: Luke Brunning, Natasha McKeever <br>

'If you had to pick two things you wanted - if you had to - what would you pick?' I hesitated. This was a bigger question than usually got asked at these post-match debriefs. 'I suppose the honest answer would be,' I said, still accessing the last pieces of required data from a jumbled mind, 'meeting my soul mate, and finding an idyllic house abroad somewhere.' Inspired by breathtaking views and romantic dreams of finding love in the mountains, Tony Hawks impulsively buys a house in the French Pyrenees. Here, he plans to finally fulfil his childhood fantasy of mastering the piano, untroubled by the problems of the world. In reality, the chaotic story of Tony's hopelessly ill-conceived house purchase reads like the definitive guide to how not to buy a house in France. It finds him flirting with the removal business in a disastrous attempt to transport his piano to France in a dodgy white van; foolishly electing to build a swimming pool himself; and expanding his relationship repertoire when he starts co-habiting, not with an exquisite French beauty, but with a middle-aged builder from West London. As Tony and his friends haplessly attempt to fit into village life, they learn more about themselves and each other than they ever imagined. <br><br> Autorid: Tony Hawks <br>

Written by the Court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon (c. 966-1017), ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book is one of the greatest works of Japanese literature. A fascinating exploration of life amongst the nobility at the height of the idyllic Heian period, it describes the exquisite pleasures of a confined world in which poetry, love, fashion and whim dominated, and harsh reality was kept firmly at a distance. In sections ranging in size from brief reflections to longer, lyrical tales, Shonagon moves elegantly across a wide range of themes including nature, society and her own flirtations and frustrations, to provide a witty, unique and deeply personal insight into a woman's life at Court in classical Japan.Meredith McKinney's new translation captures the poetic and playful tone of the original, while her introduction explores the nature of the Japanese Court of the era. This edition includes notes, maps and drawings, a detailed glossary of terms and the essays 'Court Ranks, Titles and Bureaucracy' and 'Clothes and Colour Glossary'. <br><br> Autorid: Sei Shonagon, Meredith McKinney, Meredith McKinney <br>

"There are a lot of things I learned in our time together, but the biggest lesson my husband taught me is what it feels like to be loved for the first time in my life." NEW paperback reissue, exclusively featuring... ????Never seen before **bonus chapter**, only in this paperback copy of the book ????Exclusive illustrations ????Inside cover printing ????Series spine design ????Updated cover and text design KENNEDY I'm the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I'm desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago. But a Las Vegas run-in with the team's shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand. Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I've ever met, but thanks to Isaiah's scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake. Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He's also my brand-new husband. They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas... sometimes it follows you right back home. ISAIAH As the shortstop for Chicago's professional baseball team, I've had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman. I've crushed on the team's athletic trainer for years. I've flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favourite redhead in my bed. We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I'm using our time together to prove to her I'm husband material. Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it's one I refuse to lose. So come on, wife... play along. Play Along is the fourth book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: ????Boy obsessed ????Drunken marriage, turned marriage of convenience, turned... ???? (Step) brother's rival ????Perfectionist FMC + goldren retriever MMC ????He falls first ????Workplace romance ????Family trauma ????Dual POV 'Everything I want in a romance novel: simmering tension, incredible banter, and vulnerability that will make your chest ache . . . When it comes to love stories that stick with you, Liz Tomforde knows exactly what she's doing' LYLA SAGE REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul' 'I laughed and cried and swooned' 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again' 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' <br><br> Autorid: Liz Tomforde <br>

'Compulsively readable! I was charmed by the flirtatious banter . . . Sometimes you want to Netflix and Chill and sometimes you want to Netflix and like, seriously, just chill. Clare and Logan excelled at both!' Alicia Thompson Two can play at this game . . . The smart and sexy new fake-dating rom-com from the author of the highly praised I Love You, I Hate You! 'Logan and Clare's chemistry and banter had me swooning and I was smiling the entire time I was reading!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I loved this! . . . This book had cute lines, all the feels and just enough drama. 100% recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This is a fun and sexy read, perfect for a lazy afternoon with a bit of angst and a fantastic ending. Definitely worth picking up!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'This was such great read! . . . captivating, fast paced and sweet' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'Absolutely loved this . . . The chemistry and the banter between the two MCs had me swooning' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'A lot of sweetness and tenderness mixed in with the spice and humour' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review 'I loved how original the premise was' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review>/h3> ................................ Logan Walsh doesn't do relationships. Clare Thompson doesn't do casual. What could possibly bring them together? Finance bro Logan and tabletop game designer Clare couldn't be more different. They know this because their apartments face each other, and they've noticed. But not, you know, in a creepy way. Still, when they get stuck in the elevator together, sparks fly and they each see an opportunity: Clare needs her co-workers to believe that she is capable of a one-night stand to get them to buy into her new role-play character, and Logan needs a steady girlfriend to prove his maturity to his boss. After one night together, they're keen to get on with their respective plans. Except Clare can't understand why her hook-up seems to want to date her, and Logan is confused that Clare isn't responding to his flirting. A kiss in the rain might clear up any confusion over their chemistry, but this whole 'relationship' thing is a two-player game, and both want to win. With their hearts and their pride on the line, could the prize be love? ................................ Raves for I Love You, I Hate You! 'Everything you love about romantic comedy - hilarious, sharply observed, smart, and sexy as hell' Rachel Hawkins 'A must read for fans of Nora Ephron rom-coms!' Denise Williams 'Smart, sexy, and feminist Elizabeth Davis just became an auto-buy author for me' Annette Christie 'A five-star read . . . the best read of the year, if you like your rom coms witty and sweet then you need this story in your life' 5* reader review 'Elizabeth Davis's way of writing romance is perfect . . . Amazing characters and writing, 5/5 stars!' 5* reader review 'Everything I wanted and more! Their chemistry was perfect . . . If only I could go back in time and read this book for the first time again' 5* reader review <br><br> Autorid: Elizabeth Davis <br>

"Rose Marie loves games, and she's great at them. But playing board games won't pay the bills. When the opportunity arises to see her own board game find mass distribution-something she's been working on her entire life-she turns to the one person most qualified to help: her gaming nemesis and best friend's older brother, William Adler. Rose soon realizes that her project isn't the only game between them-and William never accepts defeat. This might be the first time she doesn't have a rulebook...but is winning worth sacrificing her heart? There's one way to find out. She has to play along"-- The only risk for Rose Marie Jones is Game Night, and no one brings out her hypercompetitive side like William Ashdern, her best friend’s half-brother?—?so when she enters a contest with a game she secretly invented, only William can help her win. Original. The game is on for two nerds who love to outplay each other . . . even when their hearts are on the line, in this charming and geeky romantic comedy perfect for fans of Olivia Dade and Jen DeLuca. For Rose Marie Jones, risks are a hard no–except for Game Night. For one precious evening a week, Rose can forget about her demanding boss and her lackluster love life and focus on beating the pants off her friends. But none of them brings out her hyper-competitive side quite like William Ashdern. Her best friend’s half-brother, William is the paragon of a sexy nerd. The tall, dorky, and handsome game designer is Rose’s playing nemesis. But when Rose decides to enter a contest with the board game she’s secretly invented, there’s only one person who can help her win. Now what has always been a game between Rose and William is getting a lot more serious. And after spending her entire life trying not to lose, Rose might finally be ready to risk it all–and play to win. <br><br> Autorid: Shameez Patel <br>

Am I fake dating my best friend? Hear me out...So I'm throwing myself a breakup party, a glittery fete where I envision I'll lift a glass and celebrate being free and single again.What I actually do: Drink too much champagne and blurt out to my best guy friend that I'd really like to get back on the horse.But what I truly don't expect is Carter's answer - he volunteers as tribute.With his sinful brown eyes and too-good-to-be-true body it'd be no hardship for me to say yes, though I certainly don't want him to feel obligated to, um, service me, just because my failed, loveless marriage was a s-e-x desert.But since the charming and confident pro football star owes five public dates to his dating app sponsor, we make a deal to help each other out.Pretty soon, our public how to date lessons turn into, ahem, very private ones. And I'm a star student, graduating quickly from flirty banter and lingering looks to toe-curling, sheet-grabbing, mind-blowing hours of physical education.The problem? Turns out learning to date again feels a lot like the real thing. Can our friendship withstand all these late-night bedroom sessions?Especially since I'm suddenly longing for my best friend and there's nothing fake about my feelings...

Today's Olympic Games are an enormous marketing and money machine, to say nothing of sporting and media event—a global festival of top-tier athletics swaddled in both corporate cash and popular acclaim. Multinational corporations aim to convert the mega-event into mega-profits, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hovers somewhere between multinational conglomerate and global institution, coordinating the machinations of national and international bodies, athletic associations, and corporate sponsors (national Olympic Committees now outnumber United Nations member states).The Olympics have not always been the commercialized juggernaut we know today, but as Jules Boykoff makes clear in this story-filled and devastating history, the Games have since their inception had a thoroughly checkered political history. Pierre de Coubertin, the aristocrat who gave birth to the modern Olympics, was against allowing women to participate in the Games, and allowed African countries to participate only to offset their “individual laziness.” Boykoff, a former member of the US Olympic soccer team, takes readers from the 19th Century origins of the modern Games, through its flirtations with Fascism, and into the contemporary era of corrupt, corporate control. Along the way he recounts vibrant alt-Olympics movements, like the Workers’games and Women's Games of the 1920s and 1930s to the Gay Games of the 1980s through today. <br><br> Autorid: Jules Boykoff, Dave Zirin <br>