Fiction

Marie Bostwick (Author)

Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly

Editura: WILLIAM MORROW

Anul aparitiei: 2023

From the author of The Restoration of Celia Fairchild, comes a novel about the meaning of family and the places we call home. If you love "southern summer" fiction authors like Mary Alice Monroe and Kristy Woodson Harvey you'll love this delicious novel about family, friendship, and finding your true path in life. Esme Cahill thinks she has failed spectacularly: fired from her New York City publishing job, divorced from her husband, and possessing little more than a broken-down car and a pile of unfinished manuscripts, she drives home to Asheville at the request of her late grandmother, Adele, who had begged her, just before she died, to return to the place she grew up.There she discovers the once-charming lakeside retreat run by her family is sliding toward financial ruin, so with the help of her grandfather, George; estranged mother, Robyn; and a travelling chef Dawes (maker of the world's best grilled cheese sandwich) they set to work. In the attic, Esme unearths a trove of museum-worthy art quilts, sewn by Adele. Piecing together the inspiration behind them, Esme discovers a forgotten chapter in her family history and her grandmother's untold story, that of a gifted artist who ...

Ann Mah (Author)

Jacqueline in Paris

Editura: MARINER BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

"Captivating...Mah channels Kennedy and brings postwar Paris to life with exquisite detail and insight." -- PeopleFrom the bestselling author of The Lost Vintage, a rare and dazzling portrait of Jacqueline Bouvier's college year abroad in postwar Paris, an intimate and electrifying story of love and betrayal, and the coming-of-age of an American icon - before the world knew her as Jackie.In September 1949 Jacqueline Bouvier arrives in postwar Paris to begin her junior year abroad. She's twenty years old, socially poised but financially precarious, and all too aware of her mother's expectations that she make a brilliant match. Before relenting to family pressure, she has one year to herself far away from sleepy Vassar College and the rigid social circles of New York, a year to explore and absorb the luminous beauty of the City of Light. Jacqueline is immediately catapulted into an intoxicating new world of champagne and châteaux, art and avant-garde theater, cafés and jazz clubs. She strikes up a romance with a talented young writer who shares her love of literature and passion for culture - even though her mother would think him most unsuitable.But beneath the glitter and rush, ...

Alice Hunter (Author)

The Serial Killer's Sister

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

'Completely unpredictable and OMG THAT ENDING!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ She thought she'd left her past behind. She was wrong... Despite a childhood in the care system, Anna Price has beaten the odds and built for herself the perfect life, complete with beautiful seaside home, devoted husband and a job she loves.Then a policeman appears at Anna's door: her estranged brother Henry is a wanted serial killer, and the police need Anna's help to catch him before he strikes again.When an envelope turns up on her doorstep, Anna suddenly finds herself caught in a sick game. One that she remembers all too well from childhood - one that, this time, she must win at all costs... Readers are obsessing over The Serial Killer's Sister! 'Loved every second of this. Finished it in 36 hours. And the twist...Didn't see that coming!' Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An excellent read with a fantastic jaw-dropping ending.' Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved every bit of this book. I thought I knew exactly what was going on but oh how wrong I was...The story right until the very end is full of surprises.' Real Reader ...

Annie Payne (Author)

The Doctor

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

A gripping, pulse-pounding medical thriller that will have you holding your breath until the final jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Freida McFadden and Doctor Foster. Care giver, life saver... or cold-blooded killer? Running away from a past she'd rather forget, Doctor Alison Wilson has moved to a new town to take up the role of Medical Officer at failing hospital St Margaret's.Tasked with shaking things up, she quickly learns that things are worse than they initially seem: patient records are in disarray, staff morale is low, and there's something afoot that she can't quite put her finger on...As Alison starts to dig into the hospital's past, she gradually discovers a trail of lies that runs deeper and darker than she could have ever imagined. There's a cold-blooded killer in the hospital. And they're hiding in plain sight... Readers are hooked by The Doctor 'The author is clearly from a medical background and you can feel the buzz of the hospital in her story.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fast-paced medical thriller ... it was fascinating trying to work out who was the killer from the vast array of suspects.' Reader Review ...

Nasheema Lennon (Author)

The Engagement

Editura: HARPER CANADA

Anul aparitiei: 2023

Speak now or forever rest in peace . . . 'A pacy debut that ensnares' ADELE PARKS- THE PERFECT FIANCÉ. When Victoria's best friend Gwen announces she is marrying the rich and handsome Michael, celebrations are strained. Victoria doesn't trust Michael - he's hiding something. And he reminds her of someone she needs to forget. THE DREAM WEDDING PLAN. Too loved up to see Michael's dark side, Gwen drags Victoria into a whirlwind of dress shopping, engagement drinks and elaborate maid-of-honour duties. Meanwhile, a mysterious visitor is leaving unwanted gifts in Victoria's home, and Michael is becoming aggressive: no one gets between me and Gwen. TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE? The clock is ticking until the big day. Will Victoria expose Michael's secret, and save her best friend from a marriage made in hell? Or will her past catch up with her first? *THE UNMISSABLE DEBUT THRILLER FOR FANS OF T.M. LOGAN, TAMMY COHEN AND CAROLINE KEPNES* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE OWNED VOICES NOVEL AWARD 2022* -What readers are saying about The Engagement . . . 'Awesome twists' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect wee read for these dark and cosy nights' ⭐⭐⭐⭐'The story had me ...

Eliot Schrefer (Author)

Charming Young Man

Editura: KATHERINE TEGEN BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

From New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer comes an exuberant YA historical coming-of-age novel about a rising star French pianist, navigating his way into high society as he explores his sexuality. Perfect for fans of Last Night at the Telegraph Club and The Gentleman's Gide to Vice and Virtue . They say Léon Delafosse will be France's next great pianist. But despite his being the youngest student ever accepted into the prestigious Paris Conservatory, there's no way an impoverished musician can make his way in 1890s Paris without an outside patron. Young gossip columnist Marcel Proust takes Léon under his wing, and the boys game their way through an extravagant new world. When the larger-than-life Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fézensac offers his patronage, Léon's dreams are made real. But the closer he gets to becoming France's next great thing, the further he strays from his old country life he shared with his family and his best friend Félix . . . a boy he might love. With each choice Léon makes, he must navigate a fine line between two worlds--or risk losing them both.

Mikaela Everett (Author)

The Unquiet

Editura: GREENWILLOW

Anul aparitiei: 2023

"Epic, desolate, rich, and breathtaking . . . The Unquiet is unforgettable."--Ann Aguirre, New York Times-bestselling author of the Razorland trilogy"A slow-burn type of novel . . . fascinating."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksThe Atlas Six meets Orphan Black in this complex, beautifully crafted debut about a sixteen-year-old girl who is forced to live--and kill--on a parallel Earth. Mikaela Everett's The Unquiet is for readers of V. E. Schwab's Vicious and anyone who loves dystopian thrillers.For as long as anyone can remember, there have been two Earths. Two versions of every city, every building, even every person. But the people from the second Earth know something their originals do not: two versions of the same thing cannot exist. For the people born on the second Earth to survive, they must kill their originals and take their places.Lirael had one purpose from the moment she was sent to Earth 1 as a child--to learn everything she could about her other self. When the time comes, she kills her original and slips seamlessly into her life. But as Lirael takes over her original's life, she begins to wonder if there's more. More than mindlessly following orders, more ...

Pam Lecky (Author)

The Last Letter from London

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

"A gripping and thrilling tale. The writing was INCREDIBLE!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her letters can save the country. But can she be trusted? A double agent. As World War Two rages, MI5 agent Sarah Gillespie is faced with her toughest challenge yet: handling Adeline Vernier, a mysterious double agent from Paris. A dangerous mission. Adeline's coded letters could help the Allies defeat the Germans - but, in return, she demands that her boyfriend is rescued from Nazi-occupied France. Adeline is not above threatening to double-cross MI5 to get what she wants, leaving Sarah fearful for the millions of lives at stake. Letters that could change their lives forever. As they embark on a secret operation through Lisbon, they must tread carefully to avoid the clutches of the Nazis. But will they make it out alive, together? Or is the enemy closer than they realise? A gripping and completely addictive page-turner of extraordinary courage and bravery. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Rose Code, and Pam Jenoff's Code Name Sapphire. Readers are obsessed with Pam Lecky: "A great book for spy lovers. Full of suspense, betrayal, and suspicion!" Reader review, ...

Annabel French (Author)

Summer at the Chateau

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

'A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.' Julie Caplin A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she's left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape.Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau - with nothing but dust and a goat for company.Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau - and her broken heart - after all...? The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won't be able to put this down! Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau!'A beautifully written feel-good romcom' Real Reader Review, ...

Theresa Howes (Author)

The Secrets We Keep

Editura: HARPERCOLLINS 360

Anul aparitiei: 2023

'Truly gripping... I loved it.' Jill Mansell, Sunday Times bestseller A heartbreakingly beautiful novel which captures the endurance and strength of ordinary people in the darkest of times, and the courage of one woman who put her life on the line to join the resistance. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Secret Messenger. 1944, the Cote d'Azur. Artist Marguerite Segal is recruited by British Intelligence into befriending Etienne Valade, a local priest. Her mission is to persuade him to pass on information from the high-ranking German officers who attend his church: evidence of their war crimes.Connected by a passion for art, Marguerite and Etienne soon fall in love, but their association increasingly puts her at danger of violent reprisals. With his church frequented by Nazis, Etienne is a suspected collaborator, and distrust is high.And Marguerite is keeping her own secret too. Like the Jews whose identity cards she forges to hide them from the Third Reich, she is hiding behind a false name, her true identity and past known only to her closest friend.Marguerite must get hold of the documents that will condemn the German officers but, in a world where everything is at ...

Mimi Deb (Author)

Love on the Menu

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

One takeaway dinner. Two lonely hearts. Did somebody order a rom com? 'A really sweet, warm-hearted read - a winner for fans of Jasmine Guillory or Beth O'Leary!' Niamh Hargan, author of Twelve Days in May'A delicious rom com!' Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to Me Gia thrives on risks. Ben plays it safe.She crossed continents to chase her London dream; he works the same job in the same restaurant, night after night.Then fate steps in. When Gia's takeout is delivered, her embarrassing list of New Year's resolutions accidentally makes its way to Ben's restaurant, stuck to the bottom of a delivery backpack.With each delivery Gia orders, Ben slips in a note of his own and eagerly awaits her reply. One by one, these notes transform their lives in unexpected ways, and an unlikely love story is written. A totally gorgeous and escapist rom com with a twist. Fans of Beth O'Leary, Ali Hazelwood and Emily Henry will be totally hooked from the very first page. Readers are loving Love on the Menu: 'A delicious rom com! In Love on the Menu, Deb pens a stirring story about serendipitous connections and chasing your dreams that readers are sure to enjoy' Kate Bromley, author of Talk ...

Kate Johnson (Author)

Hex and the City

Editura: ONE MORE CHAPTER

Anul aparitiei: 2023

Something wickedly sexy this way comes... A laugh out loud witchy romcom for fans of Lana Harper and Erin Sterling !Spice: ������️������️������️ Things you should know about Poppy: 1. She's a witch2. She has magical hair like Rapunzel from Tangled3. She lives with Iris, the head of her coven, in a beautiful, ramshackle house next to Highgate cemetery4. She works at Hubble Bubble, a magic shop in Covent Garden. Though none of it is real magic as that would be highly irresponsible. Until......Poppy accidentally sells gorgeous celebrity magician Axl Storm, all six-foot-four of him, a cursed pendant.When all hell breaks loose can the guy with fake magic and the girl with real magic fix the chaos they've caused? Or will sparks fly both in and out of the cauldron?Readers can't get enough of Poppy and Axl: 'I absolutely adored this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Magic, hunky vikings, time travel, chaos, romance and sentient hair, I mean, what more could you want?!...I devoured it in a few days' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A hilarious, magical romance... I fell in the love with the characters and the story ...

Carissa Ann Lynch (Author)

The Bachelorette Party

Editura: HARPERCOLLINS 360

Anul aparitiei: 2023

'Sharp writing... great plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley Reviewer'[I] couldn't put it down. A twisty read [and] I had no clue' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley ReviewerThe locked-room thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.New Orleans: live music, endless drinks, brightly-coloured attractions, the perfect place for a party...The bride-to-beThe best friendThe cousinThe mother-in-lawThe sisterThe groom's friendThe bachelorette begins on a Friday night; all six women are excited for a chance to escape their everyday lives. But then friendly rivalries turn vicious, and a game of truth or dare turns deadly.By the end of the weekend one of them will be dead...Discover why readers are captivated by The Bachelorette Party: 'I was absolutely invested from page 1 and couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Thrilling, suspenseful and a page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Awesome' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow ... literally blown my mind' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A twisty thriller ...

Lisa Timoney (Author)

His Secret Wife

Editura: AVON BOOKS

Anul aparitiei: 2023

'Wow. Fans of Jodi Picoult will love this!' Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What happens when his secret wife is the only one who can save your child? Elle has the perfect life. A hard-working husband, a clever little boy, and a gorgeous home in a quaint neighbourhood.Jen also has the perfect life. A passionate relationship with a doting husband, a creative little girl, and an exciting career.When a strange coincidence throws them together, they become close friends. But then they uncover a shocking truth: they share the same husband.As they both grapple with this devastating revelation, Elle receives worrying news about her son's health. When things go from bad to worse and Elle has no one else to turn to, will Jen help the woman who shattered her world? And can Elle trust the other woman with her child's life? An emotional and powerful novel about motherhood, friendship and a shocking secret that will tear life as they know it apart. Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Kerry Fisher, Emma Robinson and Jodi Picoult. Readers love His Secret Wife!'The book is entertaining; the characters are wonderfully developed, ...

Garth Nix

Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr

Editura: HarperTrophy

Anul aparitiei: 2002

New York Times bestseller Lirael is perfect for fans of epic fantasy like Game of Thrones. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Sabriel, Garth Nix draws readers deeper into the magical landscape of the Old Kingdom. Lirael has never felt like a true daughter of the Clayr. Abandoned by her mother, ignorant of her father's identity, Lirael resembles no one else in her large extended family living in the Clayr's glacier. She doesn't even have the Sight--the ability to see into possible futures--that is the very birthright of the Clayr. Nevertheless she must undertake a desperate mission under the growing shadow of an ancient evil--one that opposes the Royal Family, blocks the Sight of the Clayr, and threatens to break the very boundary between Life and Death itself. With only her faithful companion, the Disreputable Dog, to help her, Lirael must find the courage to seek her own hidden destiny.

Garth Nix

The Ragwitch

Editura: Harper Teen

Anul aparitiei: 2004

From the author of Abhorsen comes classic fantasy set in a world dominated by the Ragwitch, a being of sinister, destructive intent. Quiet, easygoing Paul never expected to be cast in the role of savior. But his strong-willed sister, Julia, has come under the thrall of the Ragwitch, and Paul himself is drawn not only into the creature's world but into a battle for Julia's very existence -- as well as his own.

Scott Westerfeld

Touching Darkness

Editura: Eos

Anul aparitiei: 2006

This is the second book in New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld's Midnighters series. As the Midnighters search for the truth about the secret hour, they uncover terrifying mysteries woven into the very fabric of Bixby's history, and a conspiracy that touches the world of daylight. This time Jessica Day is not the only Midnighter in mortal danger, and if the group can't find a way to come together, they could lose one of their own . . . forever. Touching Darkness is the second book in the Midnighters trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Uglies series.

Garth Nix

Abhorsen

Editura: Eos

Anul aparitiei: 2004

In the final book in the Old Kingdom trilogy, master of fantasy and globally bestselling author Garth Nix returns to the fantastic world of Sabriel for an unforgettable conclusion. "Breathtaking, bittersweet, and utterly unforgettable." *After centuries in captivity, the Destroyer is nearly free.Beneath the earth, a malignant force lies waiting, greedy for freedom from its ancient prison. As the Old Kingdom falls once more into a realm of darkness and terror, the people look desperately to the Abhorsen, the scourge of the Dead, to save them. Yet Abhorsen Sabriel is lost, missing in Ancelstierre.Only Lirael has any chance of stopping the Destroyer. With her companions Sameth, Mogget and the Disreputable Dog, she travels across the Old Kingdom in a race against time, battling Shadow Hands and dark necromancers to reach Ancelstierre before it is too late. But what hope can one young woman have against a terrible evil with the power to destroy life itself?This eagerly awaited conclusion to Garth Nix's extraordinary trilogy of Old Kingdom books is a complex and vividly imagined story, powerful, terrifying and compelling."Terror, courage, bitterness, love, desperation, and sacrifice all ...

Catherine Fisher

The Oracle Betrayed

Editura: Greenwillow Books

Anul aparitiei: 2005

The High Priestess interprets the wishes of the god as conveyed through the Oracle. Mirany serves the High Priestess. But when the god speaks to Mirany, she realizes that the High Priestess does not hear him, that she is manipulating the choosing of a new God-on-Earth for her own gain. Mirany must join forces with Seth, a young tomb-robbing scribe who knows the secrets and hidden passages of their land, if she is to defeat the treachery that grips the kingdom. But they have powerful enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy them.

Meg Cabot

Twilight

Editura: Avon Books

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Twilight is the sixth and final book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. Suze has gotten used to ghosts. She's a mediator, after all, and communicating with the dead is all in a day's work. So she certainly never expected to fall in love with one: Jesse, a nineteenth-century hottie. But when she discovers that she has the power to determine who becomes a ghost in the first place, Suze begins to freak. It means she can alter the course of history...and prevent Jesse's murder, keeping him from ever becoming a ghost--and from ever meeting Suze. Will Jesse choose to live without her, or die to love her? Don't miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot.