Showing results for "The Weekend" in Literature & Fiction

Mamma Mia meets Bridesmaids in a laugh-out-loud, life affirming comedy ‘An absolute winner’ Celia Anderson ‘No-one depicts family life with more humour and wisdom than Tracy Bloom’ Katie Fforde ‘You will absolutely love Tracy Bloom… Heartfelt and wonderful’ Miranda Dickinson...

Am letzten Wochenende vor Semesterbeginn, das sie wie immer in der Strandvilla der Eltern von John und Gretchen verbringen, kommt es zwischen John, Tom und Nicolas zu einer Wette: Wer es schafft, die ahnungslose Susan—Zimmergenossin von Gretchen und berüchtigte harte Nuss—zu verführen, bekommt das beste Zimmer im Verbindungshaus.

Childless couple Robin and Wendy have developed an obsession with Mayfield - the model village they've built in their garage. However, running a model village is slightly more complicated than they expected, especially as they live next-door to Derek, a former superstar salesman who is struggling with the erratic side effects of mental health medication, and Maureen, who is always getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.

Noah and Kate were meant to be together forever. Married with two gorgeous sons, it looked like they'd got their happy ever after. But marriage isn't easy. And one day, Kate left, taking their two boys with her. These days, Noah is a weekend dad - and it breaks his heart. He misses the chaotic meal-times, the bedtime stories, the early mornings and the late homework. Suddenly, he decides enough is enough - he has to win his family back. Starting with Kate. The only problem? In six weeks' time, Kate is getting married to someone else.

'An absolute delight!' Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal 'A zany, madcap murder mystery' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid A luxury hotel in the Bahamas. A world-renowned writers’ conference. A killer on the loose . . . Eleanor Dash can never...

Annie has brought her three best friends and their families together for a long weekend away in a gorgeous seaside Airbnb. It should be idyllic – sun, sea, sand, cocktails and laughter. But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. But below the surface, none of these friendships are quite what they seem. And Annie has a secret – and an earth-shattering favour to ask of one of her friends. As the idyllic weekend turns sour – arguments, grudges and a boat trip that goes awry – Annie must make her devastating decision – and change everyone’s lives, forever.

Five old friends. Two new partners. One big problem... At Erin's Irish beach retreat, five friends reunite after a decade. Amid popping champagne and old tunes, the reunion is flourishing. But tension rises with the arrival of unfamiliar faces - was inviting partners a mistake? Becky's new girlfriend is annoying, and Beth's hubby keeps making uncomfortable compliments. The cherry on top? The flirty plane stranger is Tara's plus-one.

An old snapshot shows a group of friends lounging in the sunshine, on a weekend in the country at the invitation of bearded, satyric Claude and his wife Julia. The girl in the centre is dreamy Lily, whose latest failed love affair forms the purpose of the weekend, as Lily's friends set out to help her ensnare an unwitting father for her unborn child. Next to her is Norman, a Marxist romantic hell-bent on seducing his milk-white hostess; behind them is old, persecuted Shebah; and, slightly apart, the young man on whom all hopes are pinned: quiet, pleasant Edward.

The Stag and Hen Weekend is the story of Phil and Helen, a couple in their thirties about to commit their lives to one another . . . that is of course if they can just manage to get through their respective stag and hen weekends (his: Amsterdam; hers: a country house and day spa in the Peak...

The Weekend Wife, a new HarperCollins book, full description to follow when available...

Eleanor Dash can never catch a break. Not only has she had to solve two real-life murder plots in the past year, but both times it was when she was meant to be on vacation. Now she's finally got a ticket to a relaxing weekend - an all-inclusive resort at the Bahamas where she's speaking at a...

The third in the witty and captivating series following bestselling author Eleanor Dash, who once again has to swap her sun hat for her detective hat, when a body is found at a murder mystery writing conference in the Bahamas. "[Narrator] Elizabeth Evans masterfully voices successful crime...

Read by the author. They've come for a birthday celebration . . . but they'll leave celebrating themselves. Moira Allyson is going all out for her 50th birthday. The planning part is easy--in her big, beautiful mansion set on Savannah's waterfront, perfect parties practically plan themselves...

Johnny Morinda, the bombastic manager of the Los Angeles Tangelos, finds himself with an open spot for the All-Star Game, which is being played in New York. Much to the surprise of the baseball world and the other All-Star players, Johnny adds the hot-hitting Matt Granite to the squad. New York will never be the same as Matt's friends Sean and Jack romp through the Big Apple.

Different people from around the U.K. come together for an unsuspecting crazy weekend as their Kundalini energy is unknowingly released. Some of the characters include: Harriet, an uninhibited New Ager who believes completely in her far out view of life and the Universe Harry & Glynis, unrelated people from London, both desperate to smile and enjoy life again.

Es sollte der perfekte Tag für den perfekten Antrag werden. John hatte an alles gedacht. An die Location, an Rosen, an den Ring und an das Essen. Auf der Hütte würde er Victoria die wichtigste Frage ihres und seines Lebens stellen und von da an mit ihr glücklich bis ans Ende ihrer Tage leben. So wie im Märchen, nur besser.

This adult children's book follows the weekend adventure of Liquor, Drugs, and Sugar, three little monsters just looking for a party.