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Nicky lebt im Münchner Umland, liebt Max und verbringt gerne Zeit mit ihrer quirligen Schwester Lena. Sie ist glücklich, bis sie einen Autounfall verursacht, bei dem Lena ums Leben kommt. Traumatisiert und von Schuldgefühlen gequält, zieht sie sich in die Einsamkeit zurück. Zwei Jahre später lernt sie die herzliche Maria kennen, die sie in ihre Wahlheimat Mexiko einlädt. Trotz gemischter Gefühle spürt Nicky, dass diese Reise eine Chance ist, um neu anzufangen. Bald nimmt das gleichermaßen zauberhafte wie dunkle Gesicht Mittelamerikas sie gefangen.

He was dangerous, infamous, scandalous...and the most beautiful man she'd ever seen. Fighting for her land, widowed Kerry McKinnon can't believe the handsome Arthur has come to seize her home and leave her to a terrible fate. Yet from the moment they meet, a scandalous passion ignites between them—impossible to resist. Then a crime will force Kerry to flee with Arthur to England—where a challenge to their love could drive them apart forever....

Ya en el título de esta novela de Mario Vargas Llosa se recoge la doble historia en que se vertebra su argumento: por un lado, la relación amorosa del joven escritor Varguitas con una mujer de su familia mayor que él, la tía Julia; y por otro, la desaforada presencia del folletinista Pedro Camacho en la misma emisora de radio donde Varguitas trabaja.

Julia London captivated listeners and critics alike with her acclaimed Rogues of Regent Street trilogy. Now the nationally bestselling author Romantic Times calls "a rising star" returns with the passionate story of a man and a woman pursued by secrets, shadowed by scandal, and surprised by love....

When maintenance technician Triana Moore arrives on the planet Sally Ride, she just wants to get through the high-lev meeting and get her relationship with Agent Ty O'Neill back to normal. But everywhere she turns, she's reminded of the serial killer who got away. When a short escape from the boredom leads her to an eerily familiar crime scene, she starts to wonder if she's losing it. With the help of Ty, her frenemy Vanti, and a cupcake truck, will Triana survive the most boring meeting in the galaxy?

Haven Ambrose, eine der führenden Meeresarchäologinnen, ist in das sonnige Städtchen Positano gekommen, um die mysteriösen Schiffswracks an der Amalfiküste zu untersuchen. Nach Havens Ankunft beginnen jedoch seltsame Unglücke die Stadt heimzusuchen. Bei der Suche nach dem Schatz entdeckt Haven eine Erzählung über uralte Magie und eine Frau, die durch die legendäre Kraft der Stregheria, der Macht des Ozeans, ihren Geliebten und ihr Dorf retten wollte. Haven muss den Fluch von Amalfi lösen, bevor alles zerstört wird.

When maintenance technician Triana Moore gets temporarily transferred to a passenger liner, she doesn't expect luxury and relaxation. Bot-minding is the same on a station or a ship. But with 12-hour workdays and five roommates in her cabin, Triana thinks she should have read the employment contract more carefully. Days into the cruise, her boss goes missing. Triana dusts off her sleuthing skills to go snooping. Together with a retired Marine Corps dance instructor, a socially inept hospitality intern, and her favorite security agent, she must navigate more than just the solar system.

She raced across the pasture, vaulted a fence, and landed, stunned and breathless, on top of the most handsome man she had ever seen. The bemused stranger stayed to capture the fancy of the brood of orphaned children in her charge, then stole Lauren Hill's heart with a searing kiss as he left. Lauren couldn't tell him she was a widowed countess fallen on hard times. She tried to forget him—until she saw him again at a London ball. The man who haunted her dreams was a duke, out of her class . . . and he was pledged to another woman.

El pasado atormenta a Julia desde que era una niña, a pesar de los esfuerzos de su abuela y sus tres mejores amigas. Julia no cree en el amor y tiene el convencimiento de que todos los príncipes acaban convirtiéndose en ranas. Pero un cuaderno de dibujo que su madre dejó para ella trastoca todos sus planes y hace que su vida dé un vuelco. Debe seguir la ruta que le dejó preparada y hacer un viaje a Escocia. La magia irrumpe de forma asombrosa, haciendo que todos sus cimientos se tambaleen y que el misterio cobre protagonismo.

Shenshee continues to learn of and fulfill the duties of the Keeper of the Portals. The town of Penelton is under attack. Beginning with vandalism. It escalates when Ellerad’s store is robbed, and he is beaten badly. The authorities are slow at curtailing the gang that is terrorizing the town. The attacks spiral when they murder a citizen and then kidnap three children. Shen works to rid the town of demons and tries to sort out what is happening around her.

The Snake, set in two different worlds, is the story of Ann Cunningham, forensic archivist, and describes an investigation that pushes Ann to her physical and emotional limits as she struggles to solve the mystery of an ancient Maya artifact and the bizarre death of a local professor.

Tras el éxito de "La chica invisible" y "El puzle de cristal" llega el desenlace de la Trilogía "La chica invisible." Cuando Julia comienza a estudiar Criminología en la universidad, uno de sus profesores percibe enseguida que la inteligencia de la joven destaca por encima de la de los demás y decide plantearle un controvertido ejercicio: analizar el caso de Pedro Juncosa, un psicólogo que murió ahorcado cinco años atrás.

Отбор для няни. Любовь не предлагать - фантастический роман Юлии Ханевской, жанр любовное фэнтези, юмористическое фэнтези. Виданное ли дело - ждать внуков так долго? А самое обидное - дочка и думать не хочет о том, чтобы присматриваться к мужчинам: на уме только магические рецепты.

Corre el año 1833 y la Casa Neville, ubicada en el corazón de la City de Londres, se erige como el banco más importante del Reino Unido, incluso de Europa, con una influencia indiscutible sobre países y monarcas, empresarios y banqueros. Y, sin embargo, lo que asombra al mundo es que esa potencia financiera esté a cargo de Manon, la hija menor de la familia Neville.

When Julia’s brother announces that his dude ranch is haunted, she believes that someone is trying to sabotage his place and force him to sell. The mysterious happenings have to do with Superstition Mountain, the lost Dutchman’s goldmine, and the great Thunder God. Is it possible that the legend of the Thunder God is actually true? After a terrible thunderstorm, everyone begins to wonder. John and Julia quickly head to Mesa, Arizona and discover a few mysterious events. Will they find out who is behind these disasters before Uncle Kelly’s dude ranch is ruined?

When a leather parchment of Montezuma’s map is found in great-grandfather Evans’ old chest, April and the twins know this summer is going to be a memorable one. The girls want to search for it but their father is against it for some mysterious reason. With Julia’s help, she and the girls convince John to go on a treasure hunt. Is Montezuma’s treasure a legend or reality? Whatever the case, John insists on keeping their little treasure hunt a secret. If certain people find out about it, the family could be in danger.

The discovery of a priceless artifact puts Julia's life in great danger! From valuable artifacts to shady businessmen, the Yucatan Peninsula becomes a dangerous vacation spot for John and Julia Evans. While on assignment for the newspaper, the Evanses try to enjoy a romantic vacation among the Mayan ruins, but when Julia accidentally comes upon a couple suspicious men exchanging an item, she quickly turns and leaves, but it is too late. The men have seen her.

When a devastating flood takes out several homes in a small town, residents are shocked by the news of also a possible poison spill that kills many of the fish and neighbor's pets. Julia, the town's newest reporter, begins her investigation but realizes the story is much bigger and more dangerous than she thought! Julia and her husband find themselves on the run trying to save their lives while finishing the story of a lifetime! She never realized that being a reporter could be so dangerous.

Four adventure stories: The Evans sisters have some exciting escapades. April and Matthew put together a treasure hunt for the family, one they will never forget. When Sharlene and Faith are asked to find the thieves who have stolen some paintings from a museum, everyone is surprised who is behind the theft. With that success, the twins accept the challenge to find a missing penguin, an assignment they had not expected. Who was behind the disappearance of the small animal? The adventures don’t end there. When Devollyn, their nemesis, asks for a favor, they are shocked at his request.

Rita Grabow sehnt sich nach Individualität und Freiheit. Doch ist es in unserer Gesellschaft überhaupt möglich, authentisch zu bleiben und sich selbst zu verwirklichen? Als Thomas Brasch in den 1970er Jahren LOVELY RITA schrieb, rebellierte die Jugend gegen den verbreiteten Fortschrittsglauben, gesellschaftliche Konventionen und den Konsum. Heute kreisen unsere Gedanken oft um die großen Krisen, und dennoch streben wir im Kleinen nach dem Besonderen und Einzigartigen. Rita verkörpert dieses Streben.