Elisabeth's characters are frequently inspired by musicians, reflecting her lifelong passion for music. Her prose flows with a certain elegance and rhythm, mirroring her deep connection to the art form. Through her stories, she explores themes that resonate with her own life interests and philosophies.
The sudden disappearance of rock singer Kyle sends shockwaves through Currong, prompting his estranged brother, Duncan, a freelance musician, to return home. Struggling with his own family issues, Duncan encounters Poppy, a single mother who reveals a past romantic connection to him and the truth about their daughter, Jessie. As Duncan navigates his emotions and the complexities of fatherhood, Poppy grapples with the decision to reveal Jessie’s parentage, raising questions about identity and family ties.
20 wegweisende Erkenntnisse der psychologischen Forschung, die das Familienleben leichter machen
Wie unsere Kinder die Welt sehen Obwohl wir alle einmal Kinder waren, können wir uns oft nur schwer in die Gedanken und Gefühle unseres Nachwuchses hineinversetzen – gerade in den ersten Lebensjahren entwickeln sich die Wahrnehmung und Fähigkeiten von Kindern rasant und grundlegend. Die psychologische Forschung hat maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, dass wir Kinder immer besser verstehen, doch die wenigsten Eltern sind studierte Entwicklungspsychologen – und wundern sich schnell über scheinbar grundlose Wutanfälle oder ihr vermeintlich unsoziales Kind, das partout seine Spielsachen nicht teilen will. Die promovierte Psychologin Elisabeth Rose stellt die 20 wichtigsten Experimente vor, die unser Verständnis vom kindlichen Denken revolutionierten. So können Eltern einen guten Rahmen für Entwicklung schaffen und ihr Kind gelassener durch den trubeligen Familienalltag begleiten. Ausstattung: Mit drei Abbildungen
Set in the small town of Flynn's Crossing, a young mother named Antonia seeks healing for herself and her twins after a traumatic past. Renting Mango House, she aims for independence but finds herself drawn to Flynn, a town councilor with his own hidden burdens. As their relationship deepens, tensions rise over a luxury resort development that threatens the town's future. Antonia grapples with trust when Flynn's secrets come to light, forcing him to choose between his commitment to the town and his growing feelings for her.
The discovery of an old piece of sheet music leads Australian violinist Nina Lee into a world of supernatural intrigue and time travel. Haunted by dreams of the enigmatic minstrel Piers de Crespigny, she becomes entwined in his quest to reunite with his lost love, Miranda. As Nina grapples with her obsession for Piers and the music's power, she encounters Martin Leigh, another musician drawn into the mystery. Together, they must confront the past and find a way to release Piers's spirit, all while navigating their own tangled emotions.
In Taylor's Bend, a chance encounter at a car accident leads vet Oliver Johnson to the enigmatic Krista Laatonen, the stepdaughter of a billionaire. Initially put off by her entitled demeanor, Oliver soon realizes that their lives are intertwined in a web of danger when thugs demand the injured horse from the accident. As threats escalate, Oliver must confront his feelings for Krista, discovering that her icy exterior may conceal deeper layers worth risking everything for in a perilous game of deception and greed.
At twenty-one, Chloe Gardiner put life on hold to raise her three orphaned step-siblings. Five years later, Chloe is shocked when teenage Sebastian gets into trouble with the police. A victim of Seb's vandalism, and initially reluctant to involve himself with his rehabilitation, divorced architect Alex Bergman is surprised by their friendship. He realizes that all Seb and his twin brother need is a good male role model. Pretty Chloe has not only neglected her own life, but begun to smother theirs. Determined not to be distracted by an attractive man whose motives she can't trust, Chloe daydreams of a life free from children where she can finish her music degree. Can Alex convince her that their dreams can coexist?
Set against the backdrop of a rural Australian commune, Primrose Pretty seeks solace after being betrayed by her fiancé. However, the simple life she craves becomes complicated by the commune's laid-back lifestyle and her strained relationship with her brother, Danny. As family tensions resurface, both siblings grapple with their personal struggles and secrets, leading to a poignant exploration of healing and the complexities of familial bonds.
Unceremoniously dumped by her latest boyfriend, violinist Grace Richmond is told she is too easygoing, a pushover. So she swaps her eclectic clothing for power suits, pins up her wayward curls and acts tough. Voila! New Grace is born. But the fine line between assertive and obnoxious eludes her. Her new persona seems to be generating greater problems - particularly in her relationship with her attractive new neighbor. Can she let down her guard long enough for him to see the true Grace - clumsy and soft though she may be? Recently divorced sci-fi writer Harry Birmingham just wants a quiet life in suburbia with his eight-year-old son, William, and their dog, Woof. He swiftly discovers two things - his new home is next door to a practicing musician, and Woof howls when he hears a violin. Intent on peaceful cohabitation, Harry is alarmed to meet a woman frighteningly reminiscent of his ex-wife. Grace is aggressive, prickly, and downright rude, even if she is gorgeous. But Harry wonders if he's missing something - William and Woof adore her. Is there more to Grace than meets the eye?
"It's just one of those days for concert bassoonist Dimity Farr--she's informed she needs to find a new home to make room for her landlady's distraught daughter; she receives an invitation for inevitable belittling at her cousin's wedding; and to top it all off, she loses her favorite pink scarf. When Marcus steps into her life through a classified ad for the missing scarf, the two begin a journey of near-misses and odd coincidences. They encounter mishap after mishap, with a ruined dress, a car accident, and what seems like fate all conspiring to keep the two apart. Is Marcus only interested in Dimity because of her family's business connection? Is Dimity too focused on Marcus's profession to see the man underneath? Love on the North Shore Line is a delightful tale about two kindred hearts, with entirely different upbringings, navigating life's pitfalls and proving that love will always find a way"--Amazon.com, viewed December 31, 2012.
A celllist, crippled by a repetitive stress injury, returns home to Sydney, is hired as a live-in-companion, and then meets a formerly obnoxious acquaintance who has never forgotten her beauty.
