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Evie Stuart is playing it safe. She lives on her family’s remote farm in the Scottish Highlands and never ventures beyond the local village of Lockton. She’s learned that bad things happen when she’s impulsive, and she’s determined not to get burned again. Callum Ryder is the opposite of what Evie wants in her ordered world. Six foot two of reckless energy with twinkling eyes and a dangerously charming smile, he’s a thrill-seeking American firefighter with no idea how to slow down. Callum enters Lockton like a whirlwind, fleeing his problems in New York City in search of the truth about his Scottish family.

J'ai su qu'elle était un problème dès la première seconde où je l'ai vue. Au début, je ne voyais qu'une femme sublime que j'avais besoin de connaître. Scarlett n'était plus juste une femme que je désirais. Elle était devenue ma bouée de sauvetage. Et comme si ça ne suffisait pas, la moitié de ce qu'elle dit est un mensonge. Chaque moment passé ensemble nous rapproche un peu plus, jusqu'à ce que je ne puisse plus imaginer vivre sans elle, malgré tous ses mensonges entre nous.

Scout Vanderhorn has lost her mother, her home, and all hope of security. In a desperate bid to escape her abusive stepfather, she travels to a seaside mansion on Cape Cod in search of the real father she never knew - and finds a secret sister who welcomes her into the family, troubles and all. But it's not long before trouble comes looking for Scout.

"Paul Vincenzio: Alpha Male–An Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance—Chicago Mafia Vows, Book 3" is an enemies to lovers mafia romance that plunges listeners into the heart of Chicago's underworld through the eyes of Paul Vincenzio, the ruthless Boss of the Chicago Outfit. While Paul's hold on Chicago is jeopardized by a powerful and dangerous secret organization, his life, is further thrown off balance by Aisling, a college intern whose fiery temper matches her striking red hair.

As the summer of 1969 approached, Adam and Jocelyn had no idea that their paths would cross at Ashton Wood Farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Adam, a quiet and introverted nine year old, was dreading spending the summer at his aunt and uncle's farm. Jocelyn, on the other hand, a twelve year old bursting with energy and curiosity, was eagerly looking forward to her time at her godparents' farm. Neither of them expected to see the other and their initial meeting did not go well.

Nach drei gescheiterten Beziehungen, einer beängstigenden Begegnung und einem Weihnachtsmann mit Stecknadeln im Hintern flüchtet die Hamburger Journalistin Jenny Rosenthal zusammen mit Freunden in die verschneiten Berge von Österreich. Statt ihrem Herzen etwas Ruhe zu gönnen, wird es im Winter auf seine wohl härteste Probe gestellt. Sie droht in alte Muster zurückzufallen, die ihr neu gefundenes Glück infrage stellen. Wird Jenny es schaffen, auf ihrem Weg nicht ins Schlitdern zu geraten oder rückt ihr Happy End in unerreichbare Ferne?

In precisely the same spirit as Abelard and Heloise and Romeo and Juliet, Paul and Juliana are a fresh young couple who embody the near-impossible notion of perfect love. In this elegant, timeless, and lyrical love story, they walk the fine line between forbidden romance and tragic disaster that is the stuff of ageless myths.

Fakt ist: Paula liebt Paul und andersherum. Seit drei Jahren. Aber gehört zur großen, sagenumwobenen Liebe nicht auch ein Eheversprechen und eigene Kinder? Liebt Paul seine Paula wirklich so bedingungslos, wie sie ihn? Oder sieht er in ihr nur einen netten Zeitvertreib? Warum zum Teufel lässt Paul Carmen, die Zwillingsschwester seiner verstorbenen Frau, nun schon seit drei Monaten bei sich wohnen?

Marie spricht wohl allen aus der Seele – ungeschönt, humorvoll und mit jeder Menge Problemen wird in diesen Tagebüchern, der Alltag junger Frauen beschrieben. Eins ist sicher: Marie will Paul. Aber wo ist dieser? Auch nach einer "erlösenden" Nachricht ist nichts klar, sondern es entstehen nur weitere Fragen Wer ist denn nun eigentlich Paul und wo liegt sein Problem? Nach all diesem Drama braucht Marie erst einmal Ablenkung. Also entscheidet sich die Münchenerin kurzer Hand, für drei Monate nach Australien zu gehen.

Paul Reed has been raising children since he was a child himself, but he wouldn't change his life, even if given an opportunity. That is, until one of his brothers says four little words that shake the foundation of his world. "She's not a lesbian," shouldn't be quite so earth shattering, but suddenly the woman he loves is available, and he'll do whatever it takes to win her over. They call her Friday, and she's hiding more than just her name...

Ein gut gemeinter Ratschlag mit Folgen... Eigentlich wollte Julia ihren Kollegen Max nur vor den Verkupplungsversuchen seiner Mutter bewahren. Doch ihr harmloser Tipp, er solle sich mit einer losen Beziehung herausreden, um sich vor weiteren unerwarteten Frauenbekanntschaften zu schützen, stellt sich sogleich als große Herausforderung dar. Erst recht, als Max die Frage nach dem Namen seiner Freundin auf die Schnelle mit Julia beantwortet. Wie es der Zufall will, lernt sie kurz darauf seine Familie am Tegernsee kennen.

At its heart, "Day Rates, Night Sweats, and Often Barcelona In Between" is a heartfelt tribute to the multifaceted city of Barcelona. Through the author's keen eye and evocative storytelling, Barcelona comes to life as a place that is at once lovely, occasionally magical, and, in some instances, unapologetically harsh. Its streets, people, and culture serve as the backdrop for narratives that weave together the beauty and complexity of this remarkable city.

Finding Theresa is a story of finding true love when least expecting it, in the most unlikely of circumstances, in the darkest periods of one's life. It tells how true love becomes the meaning of life itself and transforms us into the person we are created to be. Filled with love, romance, humor, drama, suspense and thought-provoking reflections, Finding Theresa takes us on an eleven-year journey to the pinnacle of a love affair that epitomizes true love.

Girls like me, we know how to survive. We each have our own little ways, but we acquire those skills at the same tender age. If you ask me how many times a person can die, I’ll tell you many times. As many times as a man stabs you in the stomach with betrayal and wrings out your heart with lies. Girls like me, we live. We don’t get a choice. We step over the cliff and fall. Eat, sleep, die, and repeat.

Marie geht es wie den meisten jungen Frauen: Sie checkt ständig ihr Handy und wartet auf männliche Resonanz zum Vorabend. Wieso meldet Paul sich nicht? Das zermürbende Warten auf seine SMS kann die rosarote Verliebtheitswolke empfindlich trüben. "Ich werfe den Computer an, surfe zu Google und tippe Rat suchend ein: 'Warum ruft er nicht an?' Hoppla. Treffer. Ich bin nicht die Einzige. Ich klicke mich durch Foren und stoße immer wieder auf das gleiche Muster. Frau trifft Mann, es ist schön, sie ist verknallt, er ruft nicht an."

Meghan was a young woman working away at a small-town store called Boutiques with Coffee. Her life was uneventful; she hated the monotone existence that she had to deal with, where each day blurred into the one before. She dreamed of the day where this would change, the day when she could finally begin to live her life. But when a mysterious young man from out-of-town visits Boutiques with Coffee, Meghan is overwhelmed with emotion. Young, attractive, and more mysterious than a top-secret military document, this man by the name of William quickly changes Meghan’s life.

Marie und Paul sind ein Paar. Doch ihr Glück ist zeitlich begrenzt, denn Paul geht für zwei Jahre nach Lesotho. Und obwohl Marie ihn fürchterlich vermisst, funktionieren ihre Ablenkungsstrategien wie z. B. Weiberabend, Urlaub, Shoppen etc. prima. Auch neue Männerbekanntschaften bleiben nicht aus ... Dies ist die Fortsetzung von Maries Tagebuch und wieder fragt frau sich: Sind wir nicht alle ein bisschen Marie?

Emma Hall is an aspiring screenwriter whose latest screenplay is causing quite the scene in the script-hunting world. Francis Callahan, an ambitious movie producer and director who is rising fast in the movie world, gets wind of the screenplay, and immediately schedules to meet Emma in person. Emma is both excited and nervous. Francis, after all, was her old best friend from high school, and she hasn’t spoken to him in years. While ecstatic that she is finally receiving serious consideration for the job that is her dream, she is afraid that things could get awkward, very fast.

Free-spirited Lucy Conrad enjoys her friends but keeps others at a distance, especially her affluent and judgmental family...and the billionaire she once dated, Jamie Whitcomb. Despite their explosive chemistry, experience has proven she'll never fit into his world. Charismatic Jamie enjoys work, women, and wealth. When duty demands he take over running the family business, he jumps in full throttle; his only regret is Lucy's refusal to take the ride with him.

Pete leaves Boston for a new beginning following the death of his mother. His journey to Marigua, an island few hours away from Boston, leads him to Julia, who has recently separated from a high-status American businessman. The events that then transpire on Marigua leave Pete suffering from years of guilt and anxiety, long after the island has been submerged in the Atlantic. Truths that have been buried at the bottom of the ocean are about to come out.