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Una deliciosa trama costumbrista en la que se dan cita el drama, la comedia, el amor y la tragedia que acompaña a todas las vidas. Nuestros protagonistas son dos adolescentes enamorados desde tierna edad, vecinos de toda la vida en el Madrid de mediados del s. XX que se persiguen, se huyen, se pelean y se reconcilian a lo largo de toda una vida dominada por el más puro de los sentimientos: el amor verdadero.Augusto M. Torres es un escritor y guionista español. Ha colaborado con profesionales como Rafael Azcona, Ricardo Franco o Iván Zulueta. Director de varias películas, también cultiva el ensayo y la narrativa, con una de las voces más peculiares de su generación.

Poruszająca opowieść o walce z nowotworem, o niezwykłej sile ducha i odwadze stawiania czoła największym przeciwnościom losuKilka razy bolała ją głowa, potem upadła na ulicy. Tak zaczęła swoją podróż przez kolejne sale szpitalne, w której głównymi stacjami są „pobranie krwi” i „chemia”. Musi przyswoić reguły dotyczące życia w chorobie i jednocześnie znaleźć własną drogę do wyzdrowienia. Pomoc w utkaniu całkiem nowej nici życia przyjdzie z nieoczekiwanej strony.„Kraboszki” to prywatny dyskurs na temat relacji pacjentka-lekarze i odczłowieczenia w służbie zdrowia. Powieść, oparta na rzeczywistych doświadczeniach, pozwala dostrzec emocjonalny aspekt zmagania się ze śmiertelną chorobą.Barbara Piórkowska - pisarka, poetka. Autorka audiobooka poetyckiego, tekstów do piosenek, współtwórczyni spektakli poetyckich i spacerów literackich. Prowadziła warsztaty twórczego pisania m.in. na ogólnopolskim festiwalu rozwojowym dla kobiet Progressteron. Ukończyła warsztaty pisania prozą, organizowane przez Wydawnictwo Czarne. Jej teksty były tłumaczone na język angielski, niemiecki, rosyjski i litewski. Laureatka Nagrody Gdańskich Bibliotekarzy „Pro Libro Legendo” za rok 2010. Wielokrotna stypendystka Miasta Gdańska i Marszałka Województwa Pomorskiego.

Des barricades en centre-ville... En revenant à Beaulieu-sur-Monts, petite ville de province en apparence sans histoire, Mélina, jeune militante Greenpeace ne s’attendait certainement pas à retrouver sa ville natale en plein chaos !Comment les Belliquoises en sont arriver à détester les hommes au point de vouloir les exclure définitivement de leurs vies en déclenchant une mini-révolution ?Serait-ce le pouvoir de ce parfum aux ingrédients mystérieux que Mélina elle-même à contribuer à diffuser, le proposant à la gérante de « Princesses et Ladies », l’institut de beauté ?Ce parfum, nommé Estime, va être pour certaines Belliquoises un véritable révélateur.Laissez-vous emporter par cette histoire originale qui sous une apparente légèreté aborde des sujets profonds.Un parfum nommé Estime est le deuxième roman de Marie Milord. Auteure aux multiples facettes, Marie Milord aime par-dessus tout emporter lectrices et lecteurs dans des histoires à suspens aux intrigues originales et bien ficelées. Après avoir vécu dix ans en Afrique et au Liban, elle réside désormais en France, près de Bordeaux où elle continue d’enseigner en tant que professeur d’anglais.

Wzruszająca historia siostrzanej miłości, której nie pokonała śmierć.Amelia i Anastazja są jak ogień i woda, a światy, w których żyją, to galaktyki odległe o lata świetlne. Pierwsza to spokojna, obowiązkowa lekarka i dobra żona szanowanego prawnika. Druga – postrzelona artystyczna dusza, znana i ceniona pisarka, wieczna singielka. Siostry bliźniaczki. Pierwszą uwielbiają rodzice, ponieważ spełnia wszystkie ich oczekiwania. Druga jest czarną owcą w rodzinie, a matka nazywa ją nieudacznicą bez wykształcenia i zawodu.Pewnego dnia te dwie młode dziewczyny postanawiają zamienić się miejscami. Niedługo potem jedna z nich umiera, a druga próbuje nadal żyć jej życiem... Ale czy to możliwe, by na stałe zająć czyjeś miejsce? Co się stanie, gdy od dawna skrywane tajemnice w końcu wyjdą na jaw?

ROMANTYCZNOŚĆ NA MIARĘ XXI WIEKU!Urszula to trzydziestoletnia singielka z zasadami. W swoim życiu boryka się z problemami – trudną sytuacją rodzinną i niezadowalającą pracą, lecz jej największą bolączką jest brak odpowiedniego mężczyzny u jej boku. Kobieta, jak na prawdziwą romantyczkę przystało, czeka na księcia na białym koniu – czarującego, szarmanckiego i nieziemsko przystojnego. Co zrobić, kiedy nagle w jej życiu pojawia się aż trzech kandydatów na raz? I co wspólnego z tym wszystkim ma narrator?Dziękuję i zapraszam ponownie to powieść o współczesnej kobiecie, która pragnie kochać i być kochaną.Książka ta w początkowym zamyśle miała być romansem w stylu Danielle Steel, napisanym w prezencie dla mamy. Szybko jednak okazało się, że jestem za mało romantyczna, aby napisać takie dzieło. Opowiastka ta prezentuje więc życie współczesnej kobiety, której marzeniem jest bycie szczęśliwą.

Dato alle stampe nel 1901, con lo stesso titolo della rivista fondata proprio da Valera, "La folla" è un romanzo a sfondo verista, che risente profondamente della Scapigliatura e degli ideali socialisti dell’autore. Ambientato nel Casone del Terraggio di Porta Magenta, esso è a tutti gli effetti un affresco della vita dei più miserabili, trattati con piglio naturalistico e profonda sensibilità psicologica. Si tratta di una carrellata di volti, storie e paesaggi che rispondono tutti al medesimo paradigma: raccontare la povertà e la disperazione senza pietismi né moralismo. Personaggi come l’Annunciata, che convive col senso di colpa dei tanti aborti fatti, o l’Agata, madre di ben undici figli e che fantastica di ucciderne uno gettandolo dal balcone, si scolpiscono nella mente di chi legge per non uscirne più. Importante testimonianza di un’epoca, "La folla" è anche una sentita denuncia delle ingiustizie che governano la società. Un’opera che non ha perso nulla, quindi, della sua dolorosa attualità...Paolo Valera (1850-1926) nasce a Como da una modesta famiglia di lavoratori. Sposati molto presto gli ideali progressisti, nel 1866 si arruola nell’esercito garibaldino per prendere parte alla Terza Guerra d’Indipendenza. Considerato fra i massimi esponenti della "seconda Scapigliatura", Valera fonda varie riviste d’ispirazione socialista (La plebe, La folla) – che lo costringeranno anche ad alcuni periodi di esilio all’estero – e si afferma come giornalista e autore di romanzi a sfondo verista e naturalistico. Le sue opere più note sono "Milano sconosciuta" (1879), "Gli scamiciati" (1881), "Amori bestiali" (1884) e "La folla" (1901). Poco prima di morire, ridotto ormai ad una condizione di indigenza, scrive una controversa biografia di Mussolini, che desterà reazioni violente sia da parte del regime che del fronte socialista.

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1887, "Vita e avventure di Riccardo Joanna" è un sorprendente spaccato sulla vita a Napoli nel XIX secolo. Considerato fra i romanzi più interessanti di Matilde Serao, esso segue la parabola esistenziale di Riccardo Joanna, figlio di un giornalista, che da semplice correttore di bozze ascende ben presto alle vette dell’editoria, facendosi dapprima redattore, poi cronista mondano e infine direttore del quotidiano per cui lavora. Difficile, quindi, non ravvisarvi tracce autobiografiche, essendo stata l’autrice una delle maggiori giornaliste dell’epoca e, come se non bastasse, prima donna a ricoprire il ruolo direttivo di un giornale in tutta la storia d’Italia. Una lettura appassionante, che conquisterà sia chi è già un ammiratore della grande scrittrice campana, sia chi desidera conoscerla attraverso un libro che la rappresenti a tutto tondo...Matilde Serao (1856-1927) nasce a Patrasso ma cresce a Napoli, dove manifesta un precoce interesse per la letteratura. Nel 1882 si trasferisce a Roma, iniziando a collaborare come cronista al "Capitan Fracassa" e conoscendo il futuro marito Edoardo Scarfoglio. Sarà con lui, quindi, che coronerà l’ambizione di dirigere un giornale. Nel corso della loro lunga relazione – da cui nasceranno quattro figli – i coniugi fonderanno vari quotidiani, il maggiore dei quali sarà Il Mattino (1892). Dopo una burrascosa separazione, Matilde crea un proprio giornale, Il Giorno (1903), e dà vita ad un nuovo sodalizio, sentimentale e professionale, col giornalista Giuseppe Natale. Matilde Serao è stata, oltre che importantissima giornalista, anche scrittrice prolifica, pubblicando vari romanzi e raccolte di racconti. Muore nel 1927, poco dopo che Mussolini in persona ne bloccò la candidatura al Premio Nobel per la Letteratura.

Po zaręczynach Dominika i Agnieszki staje się jasne, że Irena nie pozwoli, by jej córka zmarnowała sobie życie u jego boku i zrobi wszystko by zniszczyć ich związek.Kiedy Małgorzata, młodsza siostra Leny, ucieka z rodzinnego domu. Dziewczyna musi stanąć oko w oko z mężczyzną, który ją skrzywdził i spróbować pomóc Gosi uwolnić się spod jego wpływu. Wszystko to w czasie, kiedy jej udział w zawodach sportowych staje pod ogromnym znakiem zapytania.Lena stara się znaleźć choć promyk nadziei na to, że w jej życiu zapanuje jeszcze spokój, a ona znów będzie wstanie kochać tak mocno jak kiedyś. Zwłaszcza teraz, gdy znalazła kogoś, kto chciał ją przez wszystko poprowadzić.

Gioia, di professione anestesista, viene abbandonata dal marito per un’altra donna. Quello stesso giorno, come se una sorpresa non fosse bastata, scopre di essere incinta e che poco dopo l'ex marito è morto in un incidente. Stordita da un insieme di cambiamenti che la paralizzano, Gioia dovrà non solo reimparare a vivere, ma anche imparare a interpretare un ruolo che è tanto nuovo, per lei, quanto imprevisto. Ritrovare la forza di provare amore, anche di fronte a un figlio a cui crede di doverne, non sarà cosa facile. Grazie all’amicizia di Viorika, una donna straniera con cui riscoprirà la spontaneità e il difficoltoso iter che porta ad elaborare una propria grammatica delle emozioni, Gioia saprà tornare a una dimensione affettiva che credeva morta per sempre. Accantonerà quell’amore imperfetto, sordo ai più umani gesti di complicità, per amare finalmente come la donna e come la madre che è ormai diventata.

Laurel and her son Simon are planning on a quiet Christmas at home in New York, when she gets a call from her father saying he needs her in Lake Summers in the heart of the Adirondacks.As twinkling lights go up and snowflakes begin to fall, Laurel can’t wait to leave New York behind to help her father run the family business and make snow angels with her son, even if it’s just for Christmas. But when she walks through the door, she’s shocked to find the inn in disrepair, and a letter saying her father will be gone until Christmas Eve…No one in town knows where Laurel’s father is, and she doesn’t know whether to be worried or angry – but she won’t let the inn go under, and nothing will get in the way of the perfect Christmas for her son. Seeing the worn-out wooden bannisters, bare of festive lights, she immediately recruits her childhood friend, brooding local carpenter Joel Hutcherson. They might disagree on whether any walls need to come down, but each rip in the carpet makes Laurel more concerned for her father, and Joel is a welcome distraction. And when he admits that Laurel was his first crush, she realizes she’s falling for him.Amongst her father’s things, Laurel uncovers a card with beautiful, ornate writing and learns why he disappeared. It changes everything. Worse still, she thinks Joel knew the truth all along.A wholesome Christmas romance about fresh starts, the importance of family and learning how to follow your heart. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Rachel Hanna and Carolyn Brown.“Had me hooked from the start… a delightful feel-good holiday story… Enjoy this book curled up with a hot cup of cocoa, you won’t want to put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“As soon as I started to read this heart-warming tale I was quickly immersed… everything I want in a holiday book. It’s romantic, festive, and heart-warming in all the best ways… a slow-burn romance… delightful.” The Bashful Bookworm“A wonderful, magical Christmas book. Reminds me of holiday movies… Warms my heart.” Avid Reader, 5 stars“From the very first page I knew I was in for a treat… A page-turner… An absolute delight… A seasonal love story with a little twist of mystery.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars“A lovely holiday romance… emotional… charming… will appeal to readers of contemporary romance, second-chance romance, and small-town romance.” One More BookBarbara Josselsohn is an award-winning journalist and novelist. Her novels center around second chances, family relationships and, of course, romance. She lives just north of New York City.

'A rollicking romantic read!' Phillipa AshleyEscape to the frost-sparkling Yorkshire Dales for some festive fun under the mistletoe!It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas for costume shop owner Becky Finn. Leaving London to move back home to the twinkly rural village of Egglethwaite, she plans to build a new life for herself with fiancé, Cole.Keen to raise funds for the struggling village hall she loved as a child, Becky finds herself at the head of a colourful group aiming to revive the Egglethwaite Christmas pantomime. But when that festive feeling sets in, she discovers there's more to panto than innuendo and slapped thighs.Falling in love was not in the script! But as opening night grows closer, she starts to wonder if the panto will ever make it to the stage and, with handsome co-star Marcuson the scene, if she has chosen her right leading man

Life in the beautiful Cotswolds village of Treweham could never be described as boring, but the arrival of a documentary film crew means that things are even busier than normal.For the ever-so dashing Lord of the Manor Tobias Cavendish-Blake and his new wife Megan, it's a great advertising opportunity as they've recently opened up their home, Treweham Hall, to the public. And for the chef at the local pub The Templar, Finula, the arrival of the brooding director Marcus Devlin, means her love life is looking up. Whilst at the racing stables, jockey and trainer Dylan Delaney is hoping the exposure will help him find new owners and horses for him and his partner Flora to train.But there is more to Marcus Devlin than meets the eye, and he has very personal reasons for heading to the Cotswolds. And once his plans become clear, life in Treweham may never be the same again.'I couldn't put this book down and was gripped from the very first page! I was so engulfed in the characters and life in Treweham, that I actually felt a little lost when I had finished it'

Gemma is about to risk it all for the man she loves. Will she survive entering into a life of crime? Gemma has always been there for Nathan. He's the love of her life and she made a commitment to him, one she'd never consider breaking... until smooth-talking gangster Alfie Watson comes into their lives and changes everything.Alfie doesn't care about true love – he wants Gemma, and the gangster always gets what he wants. When Nathan ends up owing him money, Alfie gets payback by recruiting Gemma to carry out a jewelry heist. To everyone's surprise, she's a natural. Until Alfie forgives Nathan's debt, she has no choice but to accompany the gangster on more and more daring heists – even though one slip-up could cost her everything.Nathan might have fallen under Alfie's spell, but it doesn't take long for him to realize that he needs to save Gemma from his own mistakes if their marriage is to have any chance of surviving. But when that means taking on the East End's most notorious gangster at his own game, will he find himself up to the challenge?Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon and Jessie Keane.

Alfie doesn't forget... and he certainly doesn't forgive. Can Nathan and Gemma's marriage survive the mob boss's return?Nathan has tried to be a changed man for Gemma after they escaped gangster Alfie's clutches, but it doesn't take long for him to give into temptation... and now Alfie's back to get what's his.Alfie doesn't like losing. The gangster has been biding his time ever since Nathan and Gemma escaped his clutches, but he's determined to collect his debt now. It helps that he knows about Gemma's big secret...Gemma's been hiding something life-changing from her husband while they've been on the run. But now Alfie's back in town, her lies could cost her Nathan... and her son.Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Emma Tallon, and Jessie Keane.

Alguien/algo nos asombra. Alguien/algo se sale unos centímetros (o unos kilómetros) de lo esperado. Esa es la materia imaginaria con la que están hechos los "Cuentos para el camino" de Isabel Medina.Puede tratarse del caos que genera el hallazgo de una "venus" paleolítica en el pozo de un pueblo, de un suéter que provoca angustia en la mujer que lo teje o de un niño que habla con una niña que dice ser princesa. La constante en este libro es que en todos los relatos vibra una curiosidad contagiosa por sus protagonistas imaginarios.Isabel Medina Izquierdo nació en la ciudad de Granada. Funcionaria del Estado, ha sabido armonizar tareas de despacho con su amor a las letras y a las artes plásticas, sin echar en olvido su vocación de escritora que siempre ha estado ahí. Graduada en Cerámica, cursó pintura y técnicas en la Escuela de Cerámica de Madrid. Asimismo, ha estudiado escultura, grabado y técnicas de impresión, pero es a través de la escritura, por su complejidad, donde mejor escarba en la naturaleza del ser humano.

En la encrucijada entre el thriller, la novela de guerra y la reflexión interior más desgarradora, La base de Delors nos presenta la historia de un joven guardia civil enviado a una misión pacificadora en el extranjero. Mientras colabora con un coleccionista en un intento por preservar obras de arte usando tecnología punta, nuestro héroe comprobará las cicatrices que la guerra dejan a su alrededor y descubrirá el poder sanador del arte en las vidas de los seres humanos. Una novela única e irrepetible.Jorge Portocarrero es un escritor peruano nacido en Lima y establecido desde los años 80 en España. Médico y neurólogo de formación, imparte clases de Semiología y Humanidades Médicas una universidad madrileña, labor que compagina con su amor por la literatura. Sus escritos destacan por una prosa cuidada y certera combinada con una sensibilidad inusitada.

La materia de los sueños se cuela por todos lados en estos quince relatos cortos de Déborah Puig-Pey Stiefel. A veces como un torrente onírico, sin más. Otras porque vamos a encontrar que la identidad y la memoria de los personajes están atravesadas por la fantasía."Abrerrelatos" es un libro hecho con palabras precisas y mucha imaginación. Los cuentos nos enganchan y nos recuerdan hasta qué punto lo extraño corre por las venas de eso que llamamos realidad.Déborah Puig-Pey Stiefel (Barcelona, 1960) es una escritora española, formada en antropología cultural.Publicó "Donde hay nilad" (2010), "Nusus, un cuento ilustrado para niños" (2013), "Les músiques de Brundibar" (2014 en catalán, traducida al castellano el año siguiente) y "Abrerrelatos" (2017).

Nueve cuentos sobre nueve mujeres que comparten un miedo secreto: la "Autofobia", el miedo a uno mismo y a la soledad.Las protagonistas conocen de primera mano la angustia, el delirio y otros estados aún más difíciles de definir.Serrano sorprende por su estilo para captar gestos, detalles, y otros indicios de una vida cuya agitación nos resulta tremenda y cercana.Cristina Serrano es una escritora y librera española.Desde 2009 dedica tiempo y pasión a gestionar la librería itinerante Un cuarto propio.Ha publicado los libros "Septiembre" (2015) y "Autofobia" (2019). Guarda celosamente muchos cuentos, poemas y novelas inéditas.

The last story from the "Mirgorod" cycle, here Gogol presents two landowners deadlocked in an argument over a Turkish rifle, a brown pig, and a goose insult. What results is a playful satire and parody of the middle class Russian society and its war veterans. Quite memorable characters (the two Ivans), vivid imagery (though at time grotesquely depicted), humorous and witty dialogues, and an extraordinarily entertaining narrative make this short story a perfect read and a must for Gogol fans!Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol (1809-1852) was one of the best known realist writers in Russia. Acknowledged as one of the forerunners and best practitioners of the short story genre alongside Pushkin, E. T. A. Hoffmann, and Nathaniel Hawthorne, Gogol’s boundless ambition and penmanship proved remarkably fertile. His writing was largely marked by his own troubles in life, the culture and folklore of his native Ukraine, social issues, and the problematic relationships between people. Gogol’s most famous works include the novel "Dead Souls", the horror novella "Viy", as well as the short story collections "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka" and "Mirgorod".

An ambitious lawyer, a scandalous family secret, and a loan shark. Take these three elements and paint them onto a backdrop of upper-class Paris and you have Honore de Balzac's 'Gobseck'.The lawyer just happens to act for the loan shark, and he knows the secret that Anastasie de Restaud, who has married into the aristocracy, is having an affair and blowing her money on her lover.Which financial strings can the lawyer and loan shark pull? And who will be tied up by them?If you like Charles Dickens 'Bleak House' and Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', you will love this.Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called 'The Human Comedy'. His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters.The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert.The first novel he published under his own name was 'Les Chouans' in 1829. In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was 'The Human Comedy', which comprised three categories: 'Analytic Studies'; 'Philosophical Studies'; 'Studies of Manners'.

Una novela a medio camino entre el José Luis Cuerda de Amanece que no es poco y los Cohen El Gran Lebowski. Charlie Peiró, un vividor establecido en un hotel desde tiempos inmemoriales, sufre un percance que lo tiene en coma durante un tiempo. Al regresar al mundo de los vivos, Charlie empieza a plantearse su vida. Junto con su amigo Vicente, montará una suerte de dúo vital que recorrerá el levante español encontrándose con una caterva de personajes a cuál más estrambótico e inolvidable. Una novela hilarante y tierna que nos recuerda lo que es estar vivos.Carlos Gass (Valencia, 1958) es un músico, luthier y escritor español. Se especializa en la interpretación de música renacentista y barroca, profesión que lo hizo viajar por el mundo y prestarle atención a la variedad humana.Como autor de ficción lleva publicados la novela "Apoteosis de Charlie Peiró" (2016) y el libro de relatos "¡Sí que es, sí que es! y otros relatos" (2020), ambos con la editorial Huerga y fierro.

"Forestil dig et bjerg. Hvis min fortælling var et stort maleri ville jeg starte med at lægge bjergets konturer som et grundrids i brede blå strøg. Jeg ville lægge erindringer som gennemsigtige kulørte kvadrater hen over hinanden, så bjerget var tydeligt men dunkelt. Stemninger og skikkelser ville jeg stikke ind med legende penselstrøg i stærke farver."Cora Berg er en ung norsk kunstner, der flytter til Århus for at slå igennem på den danske kunstscene. Rundt omkring på cafeerne og i kunstnerkredsene oplever hun meget mere end hvad der kan males på et lærred.Med et satirisk glimt i øjet føres vi med gennem hendes seksuelle oplevelser og rundt i det samfund, hun bliver en del af. "Englemageren" tegner et humoristisk, farverigt og kritisk billede af kunstnermiljøet i Århus i 1990’erne.Bogen udkom første gang i 1993.Erik Kjær Larsen (1960-2014) var en dansk journalist og forfatter, der både skrev noveller og romaner. Han var uddannet på Danmarks Journalisthøjskole og arbejdede i en årrække som rejsereporter på Jyllands-Posten og senere som kultur- og it-reporter for Dagbladet Information.

Poignant and uplifting, this is a story to remind hopeless romantics that you never know when true love might strike...Cassie Montgomery can remember a time where her life seemed pretty perfect. By day she was setting up her own little business in her sleek penthouse apartment, and by night sleeping on gazillion-count Egyptian cotton sheets next to her fiancée, once reputed to be Glasgow's most eligible bachelor.And yet one ordinary, fateful day, Cassie uncovers a secret that shatters her heart into tiny pieces, and changes her life forever...Escaping to a rural and idyllic coastal village, Cassie finds a cottage that, from the moment she steps through the rose-surrounded door, feels instantly like home. And then there's Mac, the cool surf teacher, who makes her question what really makes her happy – and makes her wonder if maybe, she might already have found the answer...Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Heidi Swain, Laura Kemp and Holly Martin.

Is your house as safe as you think?Natalie spent most of her childhood feeling afraid. So when she moved into her cosy little flat in St Ives and met her three friendly neighbours, she knew at once it was somewhere she'd feel safe.Before long, Natalie's neighbours have become the family she never had.Kind, motherly Morwenna, serious, reliable Nigel, and sweet, anxious Daniel. They collect each other's mail, water each other's plants, and share each others lives.But as Natalie knows all too well, the people who are closest to you can also be the most dangerous. And this house is not as safe as she thinks...Praise for Sarah Simpson:'Dark and twisty; devious and taut... Will keep you from sleep and in suspense!' -Diane Jeffrey.'I found myself fully hooked right from the start' -Jade Gillan. 'A great debut novel... Will definitely read another by this author!' -Johnna Whetstone, NetGalley.

A gorgeous and bittersweet romance set in the South of France, about an old passion rekindled and the choice between family loyalty and a great love.Flora and Hugo are devoted to their children, but when their girls leave home for university, their lives seem empty. Hugo is cold and distant, leaving Flora unsure what their future holds. When they are invited to a friend's villa in the South of France, Flora hopes the summer sun and gorgeous setting may bring them closer together.In a crumbling, picturesque villa in the luscious French countryside, they are introduced to Susie, Matt and their friends. Flora is surprised to meet Xavier, her old flame, who she fell in love with one long lost summer when she was eighteen. They parted suddenly all those years ago, leaving Flora wondering, what if...Handsome, passionate, sensitive, Xavier is so different from her reliable, predictable Hugo. Both Flora and Xavier have moved on with their lives, but is there something that still lingers between them? Or will Flora's devotion to her children, and her loyalty to Hugo, show her where her true heart lies...Minna has had an exciting career in fashion journalism and now writes full time, whilst enjoying time with her grandsons and working as an occasional film and TV extra. She lives in London.

Lena (zwana przez przyjaciół Lakshmi - jak bogini, która w kulturze Indii symbolizuje majętność) i Daria mieszkają wspólnie w wynajmowanym mieszkaniu w samym sercu Warszawy. Młode kobiety właśnie skończyły studia polonistyczne i szukają dla siebie miejsca w życiu. Nie zadowolą się jednak byle czym! Przyjaciółki marzą o życiu dostatnim - w dalekowschodnim rozumieniu tego pojęcia. W prozaicznych, codziennych zajęciach szukają głębszego sensu i okazji, by odmienić swój los. W wolnym czasie toczą między sobą płomienne rozmowy filozoficzne. Idealna lektura dla osób zainteresowanych rozwojem osobistym i wierzących w pozytywną energię Wszechświata. Prozatorska całość jest przeplatana pasmami poezji medytacyjnej.

¿A quién no le gusta que le cuenten una buena historia? La historia, por ejemplo, del admirable viejo loco de un pueblito. O la de un amor inesperado. Como dice la nota del autor, "esta colección reúne 13 cuentos de una vasta gama de estilos, temas e intereses. El drama, la comedia romántica, el relato fantástico, el cuento de terror, la comedia negra y hasta un encuentro de fuerte devoción espiritual, se dan cita en este concentrado de relatos que pretende satisfacer los muy variados gustos de los ocasionales lectores".Matt D Ivansky (Matías Saeta) es Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad del Salvador (Buenos Aires) y actualmente ejerce su profesión tanto en el ámbito público como en el privado.En el terreno de la producción literaria, comenzó su carrera como novel escritor al idear el mundo fantástico que dio nacimiento a su trabajo más extenso, "El descenso de Ishmana (El éxodo urimio)". Luego, y siempre en su predilección por la temática metafísica, escribió la serie "Crónicas Paranormales".En un intento de incursionar brevemente en el género de la novela contemporánea, escribe "Heiliges Herz", volcando en ella su sentir personal acerca de la problemática de la infancia vulnerada. Posteriormente, "El guardián de los cerros", como novela cuasi fantástica, trae un aire de homenaje nostálgico a los años de una infancia atesorada en geografías andinas, aspecto que aparece también en algunos cuentos, bajo la forma de pinceladas autorreferenciales.

A task a day to cure a broken heart.Esmé Peel is approaching thirty with some trepidation, but hope in her heart. If she can just get her long-term boyfriend Andrew to propose, she will have ticked everything off her 'things to do by the time you're 30' list. She didn't reckon on finding another woman's earring in her bed however, and soon she finds herself single, homeless and in need of a new plan.Her best friend Carys gives her the perfect present – The Single Girl's Calendar – which has a different cure for heartbreak every day:Day 1: Look and feel fabulous with a new hair style.Day 2: Step out of your comfort zone and try something new.Day 3: Reconnect with friends and enjoy! Despite thinking it's a bit of a gimmick, Esmé hasn't got any better ideas, so she puts the plan into action. By the end of week one she has four new male housemates, and despite a broken heart she is determined to show Andrew she can do more than survive, she can thrive.Perfect for L. M. Barrett, Lucy Coleman, and Kim Nash.

All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid's arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it...A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with.Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry.Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds.Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour. The whirlwind romance that ensues changes her life-path irrevocably. However, the road to true love is never smooth and things don't always turn out how you expect..."A Seaside Escape" is a funny, poignant and beautiful story of love and loss, just like life. Mallory's story is life affirming and bursting with emotion that will have you reaching for the tissues. A very well told story perfect for reading on cold autumn nights by the fire'Adele O'Neill.'This is a story to fall in love with, a triumph of love over loss, hope over heartache and ultimately a tale that will lift your spirits and leave you smiling at the end! Well done Ms Hobman, a great debut!'Faith Hogan

Welcome to Ballycove, the home of Corrigan Mills...Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Irish countryside the famed Corrigan Mills are run by the seemingly perfect Corrigan family, but every family has its secrets, and they don't always stay hidden.Ada has forever lived her life in her sister's shadow. Wanting only to please her mother and take over the family business, now Ada has to take a look at what her heart really wants.Callie has a flourishing international career and a man who loves her dearly, she appears to have it all. But when she's unceremoniously turfed out of the design world, Callie might just get what she's been yearning for. The chance to go home.Simon has always wanted more. More money, more fame, more notoriety. The problem child. Simon has more enemies than friends, and when one of his latest schemes falls foul he'll have to return to the people who always believe in him.Ballycove isn't just a small Irish town. It's a place to call home.Praise for 'The Place We Call Home':'I feel like I've just binge-watched my next favourite series on Netflix' -Amazon Reviewer'Beautifully written, enjoyable and heartwarming to read' -Amazon ReviewerAs fantastic as ever, 'The Place We Call Home' delivers on all counts and will have readers counting down the days until the next Faith Hogan novel' -Amazon Reviewer