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Fair Play is a poignant portrayal of the intricacies of love and work through the lens of two women, both accomplished artists, whose intimate relationship defied societal norms. Set against the backdrop of Helsinki and summers on their remote island paradise, Jansson weaves together the nuanced details of the women's creative lives, offering a rich tapestry of their daily routines, artistic process, and innermost thoughts. Through the lens of their unique relationship, we witness a true example of progressive love, where generosity and respect are key to a beautiful and thriving partnership.

Claudia thought she knew how this summer was going to go. Turns out, she didn’t have a clue... It’s been two years since Claudia arrived on the beautifully rugged Cornish coast with nothing but a suitcase to her name. She’d walked out on the husband who had never loved her, ditched the corporate job she’d never wanted and vowed that no gym membership card would come within ten feet of her ever again. Swapping boardrooms and cocktails for a little shop right at the end of the beach road should have been a bit of a shock.

Un volo cancellato al JFK di New York durante le feste regala a Beatrice un incontro indimenticabile con Callan, un affascinante sconosciuto inglese. Ma al rientro in Italia la realtà la reclama: il fidanzato storico Matthias le fa un'improvvisa proposta di matrimonio, trascinandola nei soffocanti preparativi di una vita già scritta. Proprio quando l'anello al dito comincia a pesarle troppo, un invito inaspettato di Callan in Toscana riapre la partita.

Culum liebt Rachel. Und Rachel liebt Culum, seit sie denken kann. Eine Liebe, tief wie der Ozean. Bis zu dem Tag, an dem ihr Glück zerbricht. Jenem Tag, an dem Rachel tödlich verunglückt und Culum allein zurückbleibt. Von diesem Zeitpunkt an ist der Starpianiist nicht mehr in der Lage, sich um sein Leben und das seiner Kinder zu kümmern. Zusehends zerbricht er an dem gewaltigen Schmerz, den die tiefe Trauer in ihm hervorruft. Bis Reese Brennan wie ein Wirbelsturm über die Familie O'Shea hereinbricht.

Merle ist Kaffeerösterin aus Leidenschaft. In ihrer kleinen Rösterei in Flensburg schenkt sie den Menschen mit ihrem besonderen Kaffee eine kostbare Auszeit vom Alltag – und weckt Erinnerungen an das, was im Leben wirklich wichtig ist. Doch plötzlich gerät ihr eigenes Leben aus den Fugen: Kurz vor der Hochzeit erfährt sie, dass ihr Partner sie betrogen hat.

Emilia Innocenti porte en elle un secret inavouable. Voulant échapper aux démons qui la hantent, elle trouve refuge dans le village isolé de Sassaia, niché au creux des montagnes. De la maison d'en face, Bruno l'épie. Marqué par un passé douloureux, il préfère l'isolement et perçoit l'arrivée d'Emilia comme une intrusion. Tout les oppose et pourtant, une connexion inattendue se tisse entre eux. Mais entre la méfiance et le désir, ils doivent décider s'ils sont prêts à enfin laisser tomber leurs masques et faire face à l'avenir auquel ils ne croyaient plus.

In case one helping wasn't enough… Faye Bonsu seems to have it all: a drop-dead gorgeous and successful boyfriend, a burgeoning career as an interior designer and a rent-free mansion in lush Hampstead to call home. But with all her friends shifting into yummy-mummy mode, a man who seems to have no desire to put a ring on it, tricky clients, and a very attractive (and single) boss, things are not quite as simple as they might appear.

A letter. A phone call. And just like that, Nellie's life will never be the same. Reeling from heartbreak, Nellie never expected to inherit everything from her beloved Aunt Lil—the charming beach house, the quirky poodle, and a one-way ticket back to Muddleford, the seaside town she hasn't seen in twenty years. As she steps onto the golden sands of her childhood, memories come rushing back: the salty breeze, the laughter, and a stolen kiss with a boy named Jack. Now, Jack is still in town—only he's all grown up. A devilishly handsome vet with every pet owner (and Nellie) swooning over him.

Lucy needed a change of scene. She didn't expect the change of a lifetime. Doctors Without Borders has been Lucy Young’s life for the past four years. After an emergency extraction from a conflict zone, she's making a change from saving lives under gunfire to practising medicine in safe, serene Siena. Now treating obscenely wealthy patients at a private clinic, she's never felt less comfortable. She’s used to helping those in dire need - not those in need of a nip and tuck.

Poignant and uplifting, this is a story to remind hopeless romantics that you never know when true love might strike... Cassie Montgomery can remember a time where her life seemed pretty perfect. By day she was setting up her own little business in her sleek penthouse apartment, and by night sleeping on gazillion-count Egyptian cotton sheets next to her fiancée, once reputed to be Glasgow's most eligible bachelor. And yet one ordinary, fateful day, Cassie uncovers a secret that shatters her heart into tiny pieces, and changes her life forever.

This uplifting debut novel from Cornwall based writer, Liz Hurley, is sure to put a smile on your face. Ariana Byrne knows how to survive. After becoming a guardian to her four little sisters after their parents died when she was only eighteen, she had to grow up quickly. Now shes in her twenties, stuck in a loveless marriage to Greg, trying to make ends meet for her young twins, William and Leo.

New country, new swimsuit, new start? If only it were that easy…Debs never planned on spending midlife dodging her ex-husband and his new (younger, thinner) girlfriend. But ever since Dishonest Dave ran off with Perfect Penny from three doors down, she’s been hiding—from life, from fun, and definitely from swimsuits. Now, a long-planned reunion on Portugal’s sun-soaked coast might be just what she needs to start over.Reuniting with old friends means cocktails by the pool, belly laughs, and maybe—just maybe—flirting with the outrageously handsome landscape gardener, Eduardo.

Sophie Sayers’ plans for a cosy English country Christmas are quickly brought to an end when her ex-boyfriend storms onto the scene. And things are about to get messier when a baby, abandoned in the manger, disappears in plain sight. Before long, the whole village stands accused of murder. But Sophie knows there’s one man she most definitely suspects. Can she uncover the truth? Enjoy the fun of a traditional Cotswold festive season as Sophie seeks a happy ending for her latest village mystery – and for her new romance with charming local bookseller Hector Munro.

Lieben will gelernt sein... Jax ist unfähig, sich zu verlieben. Das denkt er nicht, das weiß er! Seit ihm vor Jahren das Herz gebrochen wurde, begnügt er sich damit, den Frauen Eden Bays die Höschen abzuschwatzen und sich nachts aus ihren Betten zu stehlen. Er empfindet ohnehin nichts Stärkeres als Hunger. Eigentlich könnte er äußerst zufrieden mit seinem Leben sein - wäre da nicht ein kleines Geheimnis, das er vor seiner viel zu neugierigen Familie verheimlicht. Ein Geheimnis, das ihm ohne Hilfe über den Kopf wachsen wird...Sky ist unfähig, Spaß zu haben.

Poignant, heart-warming and gorgeously romantic, this is a love-story with pure, unadulterated happiness at its heart. "A Year of Finding Happiness" shows you that the little things in life can make you smile, even when you think you might never laugh again... Happiness doesn't factor on the deliciously rugged but utterly heartbroken Greg's radar much these days. Only his beloved Labrador Angus seems to understand his search for a way to make sense of tragedy, until he meets new neighbour Mallory Westerman.

Alice thought her future was set in stone until her past came knocking... Alice Butler starred in a successful US sitcom until tensions in the cast and crew caused the show to be cancelled. Now, five years later and working towards her dream job in art history, she’s called back for a revival of the show. It can only end in disaster, surely? Flown to a villa in Chianti to meet with the rest of the cast, Alice must decide where her future lies - with her boyfriend, David, who laps up the Hollywood company, or with the mysterious Matt, who shies away from public attention?

When all is lost, can love lead to a better future? One December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again. Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk down the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after. Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels, before it's too late. Wedding planner, Josie, needs to sort the whole mess out, but she's just been dealt some devastating news. Can she get through the day without spilling her secret?

All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid's arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it... A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with. Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry. Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds. Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour.

Two lost souls. One chance at love. From battlefields to bookshelves, Captain Jane Reed is on a mission to help a world-renowned author, Veronica Cooper, reclaim her passion. Seeking solace from the hustle and bustle of Venice, the two head to a tranquil countryside villa, where Jane discovers more than just the beauty of nature. As fate would have it, Jane crosses paths with David, Veronica's mysterious and brooding son. He too carries the weight of his past, but can Jane break through his walls and find the love they deserve? Or will their scars prove to be too deep to mend?

The inheritance of a lifetime... or is it? When Sophie falls heir to a castle on the Italian Riviera, she can’t believe her luck. The catch? She must share it with her estranged sister, Rachel, for three months. As Sophie travels to Italy, memories of a cheating ex resurface but so does a newfound connection with her friend Chris back home. With the clock ticking, will Sophie be able to heal old wounds with her sister and find love with Chris? A beautiful story of romance and sisterhood, "A Little Piece of Paradise" is the first novel in the "Love From Italy" series.