Romantik: uniform

"England, 1940. Dearest Ruby, you must have heard the news by now. The very worst has happened. Our countries are at war. What can I do? How can I stop this nightmare from happening? One day soon we’ll be together again. I swear. I love you. E. x"Ruby Summers is a tapestry of memories, her ninety-six years laced with both love and loss. The echoes of a wartime Norfolk summer, where young Ruby's heart entwined with Edmondo's under orchard skies, are as vivid as ever. Yet a single, haunting secret - born from a love tested by war and a betrayal that shattered her - remains locked within her.But when Ruby decides to take part in a letter-writing scheme for the elderly, and single mother Cassie replies, she realises this could be her last chance. By revisiting her past, can she finally share the secret that has haunted her all these years? And will her unexpected connection with Cassie unearth truths even Ruby never knew were hidden – or will it tear both their lives apart?This totally gripping and irresistible story of wartime love and heartbreak will captivate readers who love Lorna Cook, Fiona Valpy and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society".Sarah Mitchell grew up in Norfolk and studied law at Cambridge University. Her debut novel, "The Lost Letters", was inspired by her parents' and grandparents' experiences in the Second World War and her desire to explore the heartbreaking impact of the war on women and children.

In the bleak days of 1942, Countess Elisabeth von Trecheim, Berlin-born and city-raised, runs her husband’s family estate in isolated Silesia, while her Panzer officer spouse, Hans-George, confronts the horrors of Stalingrad.Meanwhile, Gideon Rokesby, an English mining engineer, is captured by the Germans in North Africa and endures brutal internment, showing determination to escape.As fate links these characters within a chaotic, war-torn world, a dance of survival, loyalty, and forbidden connection unfolds against the looming collapse of the Third Reich. This gripping tale, set in a time where love clashes with duty, and danger lurks in every choice, will delight fans of Heather Morris, Alyson Richman and Pam Jenoff.David Donachie (1944-2023) was an acclaimed British author, best known for his expertly crafted maritime historical novels and a rich career spanning over three decades in literature. He also wrote under the pen-names Tom Connery, Jack Ludlow and Jack Cole.

Une romance à s’en brûler les ailes !Shaun LeBel :Il est pompier professionnel. 1m90 de belle musculature à la peau d’ébène. Arrogant et sûr de son charme. Célibataire endurci et convaincu. Un cœur de pierre brisé par un traumatisme impossible à oublier.Melissa Vaughan :Elle est journaliste junior. 1m50 de peau blanche irlandaise. Maman solo d’un petit garçon de quatre ans. Habitée par un doute permanent. Un cœur meurtri par un passé trop lourd à évacuer.Eux :Ils n’ont rien en commun. Tout semble devoir les éloigner. Pourtant, ils vont devoir se côtoyer lorsque le patron de Melissa lui confie un reportage en immersion à la caserne du Philadelphia Fire Department… Étincelles garanties !Mais, c'est sans compter sur la menace qui pèse sur eux ! Cette ombre qui traque Melissa et son fils au cœur des rues enneigées de Philly…Pour eux tous, il est grand temps de dégivrer les cœurs !Sébastien Théveny est un auteur français, qui a publié son premier roman « Trouble Je » en 2016. Il a connu un franc succès avec son deuxième roman, « Un Frère de Trop », devenu le livre autoédité le plus lu de 2018. Publiant en majorité des romans policiers, Théveny est aussi reconnu par le public pour ses romances ainsi que ses romans feel good.