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«Жженный сахар» – история о любви, непонимании и предательстве. Но не между любовниками, а между матерью и дочерью. Авни Доши поднимает острую и болезненную тему, которая до сих пор отчасти табуирована в обществе. Главных героинь разделяют годы и совершенно разный жизненный опыт, но объединяет нерушимая естественная связь, которая становится для них в конечном счете разрушающей. «Жженный сахар» – история о любви, непонимании и предательстве. Но не между любовниками, а между матерью и дочерью....
| Автор | Ксюша Ангел |
Эллен, преуспевающая и вечно занятая нью-йоркская журналистка, редко вспоминала о родителях, оставшихся в провинциальном городке ее детства. Но когда ее матери Кейт был поставлен страшный диагноз, она бросила карьеру и вернулась домой. Вернулась, чтобы ухаживать за матерью, на что совершенно не способен растерявшийся отец, оказавшийся вовсе не таким сильным, каким дочь его всегда считала. Провести с Кейт последние недели, дать ей, наконец, почувствовать всю свою безграничную любовь, – ведь...
| Автор | Анна Куиндлен |
После окончания медицинского ВУЗа Рой Баш вместе с другими интернами отправляется на стажировку в клинику «Божий Дом». Он не знает жизни и смутно представляет себе, как применить полученные знания на практике. Погружение могло бы длиться вечность, если бы не удача встречи с наставником, который становится проводником в профессии врача и выживании с этих суровых реалиях.
| Автор | Сэмуэль Шэм |
A December to remember… Christmas in a Cornish castle? Sign Ivy Starforth up! Hired to kit out the holiday rental as the world’s most Instagramable festive dreamland, there’s only one thing standing in the way of her hefty paycheque – the lord of the manor. Bill Markham could give Scrooge a run for his money but Ivy is firmly #TeamChristmas… even if her handsome host seems to be doing everything he can to sabotage her staging. Maybe she shouldn’t have stumbled in on him starkers in the hot tub?...
| Автор | Jane Linfoot |
‘For lovers of Sophie Kinsella this is the perfect book’ Goodreads Reviewer It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Except for Daisy, Christmas means another of Uncle T’s dreaded Christmas parties, complete with Christmas jumper and flashing antlers. And Oliver Cartwright. Gorgeous Oliver Cartwright. Who she hates. Every year Daisy has to face insufferable Ollie and hear all about how BRILLIANT he is. Whereas Daisy has no job, no man and no idea how to fix things. This Christmas, however,...
| Автор | Zara Stoneley |
The Backpacking Housewife is back in a heartwarming new novel! ‘A feelgood read that reminds us it’s never too late to live the life you want’ SUN They say home is really where the heart is… Lori Anderson should be bursting with happiness. Since leaving behind her life as a housewife to embark on an incredible backpacking adventure she’s met a man she’s fallen head over heels in love with and is living aboard a yacht in the turquoise waters of the sun-drenched Caribbean. She should be...
| Автор | Janice Horton |
She has nowhere left to turn… A twisty, compelling, thought-provoking new crime thriller from a major new talent. ‘Outstanding, gritty and hard-hitting, yet woven with humour’ Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and Stones ‘Edgy and fast moving’ Danuta Kot, author of Life Ruins A body without a name…One night, the body of a young woman is found, naked but for a necklace, tied to a statue outside a block of luxury flats. There should be an outcry. But the police rule it a suicide, and move on. A case...
| Автор | Ali Harper |
The perfect read for fans of Debbie Macomber! A plea she can’t ignore, a town of secrets and a magical recipe for love – or disaster… Susanna Daniels has spent over twenty years wondering why her beloved Aunt Erma disappeared from her life. When Aunt Erma leaves a voicemail asking for help at her pie shop, Susanna thinks she’s finally going to get the answers she’s been waiting for. But when Susanna arrives in the small town of Hocus Hills, Aunt Erma is gone, leaving only a short note, her...
| Автор | A. Mayes G. |
A gripping and stunning historical romance set in the British Raj for fans of Dinah Jefferies and global bestseller Lucinda Riley At midnight where the jasmine blooms, a woman waits for her lover… Sara Archer’s future as the dutiful wife of a British official in India seems assured, until a chance meeting with the gorgeous and powerful Ravi Sabran changes everything. Under the heat of the Indian sun, the veneer of polite society wears off quickly and soon Sara realises that nothing is as it...
| Автор | Jane Coverdale |
‘I couldn't put my Kindle down until I'd finished it’ Amazon reviewer ‘It's left me an emotional wreck’ Amazon reviewer ‘One of the BEST books ever’ Amazon reviewer Tonight they’ll share their darkest secrets, but tomorrow, there is no escape… A devastating tsunami is heading towards the Cornish coast. With no early warning and limited means of escape, many people won’t get away in time. While the terrifying reality of the news hits home, one young woman posts a message on Facebook, ‘With...
| Автор | Virginia Moffatt |
From the internationally bestselling author of The Secret Orphan When all seems lost… As Hitler’s bombs rain down on a battered and beleaguered Britain, Ruby Shadwell is dealt the most devastating blow – her entire family lost during the Coventry Blitz. Hope still survives… Alone and with the city in chaos, Ruby is determined to survive this war and rebuild her life. And a chance encounter with street urchin Tommy gives Ruby just the chance she needs. And love will overcome… Because Tommy brings...
| Автор | Glynis Peters |
A gripping psychological thriller full of twists and turns! Is the right person behind bars? One morning ten years ago, the town of Twin Rivers changed forever when the body of Tyler Washington was found in the woods. Son of the mayor, star of the high school basketball team – his death struck right at the heart of this tight-knit community. For Olivia Hall, Tyler’s death heralded the start of her own personal nightmare – her twin brother, Ethan, was arrested for Tyler’s murder. Ten years later,...
| Автор | A. Taylor M. |
I am the reason girls are told not to trust strangers. I am their cautionary tale. Nineteen years ago Linn Wilson was attacked. Seventeen-years-old and home alone, she’d been waiting for her friends to arrive when she heard the doorbell ring. But when she opened the door, Linn let in her worst nightmare. The culprit was never found. It was someone I knew. I am going to find out who did this to me. Now, Linn is determined to get to the bottom of the night that changed her life forever. Returning...
| Автор | C. K. Williams |
‘An ideal holiday read that ticks all the boxes. I thoroughly enjoyed it!’ Julie Houston, best selling author of A Village Affair. There was something in the air that night… Sarah has had enough of men. It’s time to rekindle her first true love – travel – so she books a sailing trip around the Greek islands with a group of strangers. The very last thing Sarah wants is to meet someone new, but then a gorgeous American man boards her yacht… And when she also encounters a handsome silver fox who...
| Автор | Sandy Barker |
What if your stalker could become your saviour… The USA Today Bestseller ‘One word of advice when reading this book—trust no one’ Wendy Heard, author of Hunting Annabelle and Kill Club Badly scarred after the accident that killed her husband, Camilla Brown locks herself away from the world. Her only friendships are online, where everyone lives picture-perfect lives. In private Camilla can follow anyone she likes. And Camilla likes a lot. Especially her old school friend Valerie Hutchens. Camilla...
| Автор | Carissa Lynch Ann |
The Forbidden Series: billionaires who can look, but shouldn't touch! For Logan Black, Jaiven Rodriguez and Zair al Ruyi, New York City is spread out before them like the Garden of Eden… and no one knows the sweet taste of forbidden fruit better than America's most ruthless billionaires! Jaded and cynical, with a darkness that threatens to consume them whole, they think they've seen it all. But temptation has something new in store for each of them… In Part One of The Billionaire's Fantasy, when...
| Автор | Кейт Хьюит |
A magical Christmas mystery perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber! A recipe for festive disaster… With Aunt Erma back in charge of her magical pie shop Susanna Daniels thought life would return to normal. But there is no ‘normal’ in Hocus Hills and as the most magical time of year approaches Susie finds herself in a race to stop a magic revolution. Add in the unexpected arrival of the one that got away and a mysterious dog named Duncan, and it’s clear that this will be one Christmas that Susie...
| Автор | A. Mayes G. |
There are no white shrouded spectres here, no wailing ghouls. Just the echoes of those who have passed, whispering that history is set to repeat itself. The Cotswolds, Christmastime 1946: A young widow leaves behind the tragedy of her wartime life, and returns home to her ageing aunt and uncle. For Lucy – known as Mrs P – and the people who raised her, the books that line the walls of the family publishing business bring comfort and the promise of new beginnings. But the kind and reserved new...
| Автор | Lorna Gray |
Undertaker Nina Sherwood is full of good advice. For example, never wear lip gloss when you’re scattering ashes. Nina is your average 30-year-old with a steady job, a nice home – and dead bodies in her basement. As an undertaker, she often prefers the company of the dead to the living – they’re obliging, good listeners and take secrets to the grave. Nina is on a one-woman mission to persuade her peers that passing on is just another part of life. But the residents of Primrose Hill are adamant...
| Автор | Karen Ross |
’I raced through this book, at a rate of knots. And, oh my, I wasn't expecting what the author delivered! Shocks aplenty, I can tell you!’ Amazon Top 500 Reviewer Jonah never thought he had it in him to kill a woman, but he was wrong. She was lying at his feet. He had to make the call. Grabbing the receiver on the old landline phone, he dialled in the number. It took so long for the dial to turn back. 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click. ‘Which service do you require?’...
| Автор | Joss Stirling |
The Forbidden Series: billionaires who can look, but shouldn't touch! For Logan Black, Jaiven Rodriguez and Zair al Ruyi, New York City is spread out before them like the Garden of Eden… and no one knows the sweet taste of forbidden fruit better than America's most ruthless billionaires! Jaded and cynical, with a darkness that threatens to consume them whole, they think they've seen it all. But temptation has something new in store for each of them… In Part One of The Billionaire's Intern,...
| Автор | Maisey Yates |
‘Beautifully crafted and wrapped in romance’ Sunday Times bestseller Heidi Swain Those who don’t jump will never fly… Hurtling through the sky was supposed to be Edie Browne’s flight of independence. But when she falls head over champagne bucket while celebrating her successful landing, her life is changed in an instant. But starting over has its benefits, and as Edie relearns the basics under the watchful eye of her Aunty Josie and an entire Cornish village of new friends and neighbours, she...
| Автор | Jane Linfoot |
All your friends are invited. But which of them will survive? ‘Wow… This is a complete page turner. I couldn’t put it down’ ***** Netgalley reviewer An addictive and twisty psychological thriller about the dark secrets that lie within a peaceful neighbourhood. Eight friends. Eight secrets. One killer. A group of old friends gather in a peaceful suburban street for a dinner party. They are expecting a fun evening of wine, food and pleasant company. But then they start to play the game… It’s about...
| Автор | R. Parker J. |
A gripping historical novel inspired by Florence Boot, the woman behind the nation’s favourite chemist! Jersey 1885 On the beautiful island of Jersey, Florence Rowe lives a quiet life working in her father’s bookshop. Life for the Rowe family is good, but Florence can’t help yearning for more… When Jesse Boot, the successful owner of Boots the chemist, arrives on the island, Florence is immediately captivated by his tales of life in a busy, bustling city on the mainland. For the first time ever,...
| Автор | Deborah Carr |