Jana Jašová Books

Kniha o filmu. James Bond odešel z aktivní služby a žije teď v klidu na Jamajce. Ten klid však trvá jen do doby, kdy ho navštíví jeho starý přítel Felix ze CIA a požádá ho o pomoc. Mise, v níž jde o záchranu uneseného vědce, se však změní v noční můru, když Bonda přivede na stopu rafinovaného zločince vyzbrojeného novou, zkázonosnou zbraní. Dárkově vypravená kniha zavede čtenáře do zákulisí natáčení 25. oficiálního filmu o Jamesi Bondovi a odhalí místa, postavy, pomůcky, zbraně a auta filmu Není čas zemřít. V knize najdete exkluzivní fotografie z natáčení, detaily dramatických scén, kostýmní návrhy, rozbory kaskadérských kousků. To vše doplňují rozhovory s herci a členy štábu.

Krásně ilustrovaná kniha přináší známé příběhy ze Starého a Nového zákona, vyprávěné prostým, srozumitelným způsobem. Jsou určené nejmenším dětem k předčítání i pro začínající čtenáře.

Detektivka s prvky thrilleru od oceňované autorky románu Znič to jméno. Druhé covidové Velikonoce. Zemi svírají nejpřísnější epidemická pravidla včetně zákazu nočního vycházení. Přesto se Tamara uprostřed noci probudí v autě na lesní cestě. Je celá od krve a z posledních hodin si nic nepamatuje. Netuší, čí je ta krev, ani kam zmizel její čtrnáctiletý syn Ben. Vesnici v Lužických horách, kde trávila matka se synem sváteční víkend, posedne paranoia. Kam až vedou kořeny spletitého případu? A podaří se chlapce najít, než se po něm nadobro slehne zem?

Současný thriller od držitelky Magnesie Litery v kategorii "detektivka" za rok 2024 využívá téma online seznamek, kde při hledání lásky můžete riskovat i vlastní život. Osmatřicetiletá Zuzana si po krachu dlouholetého vztahu založí profil na Tinderu, brzy ale začne litovat. Zdá se totiž, že některý z odmítnutých mužů neunesl své zklamání. Desítky vulgárních zpráv naznačují, že ji kdosi neustále sleduje. Blíží se Štědrý den, dny se krátí, tma je plná slídivých očí a kradmých kroků. A pronásledovatel má v téhle hře na kočku a myš výhodu - o své kořisti toho ví až příliš. Jeho narážky otevírají staré rány, připomínají dávná provinění... a je jasné, že se nezastaví před ničím. Nakladatelská anotace.

A thriller that will keep you up all night, and a twist that will leave you reeling... Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . .

A troubled young mother yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover. After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter's life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasn't closed the door on her completely is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few remaining links to Kenna's daughter. But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna's life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them. The two form a connection despite the pressure surrounding them, but as their romance grows, so does the risk. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past in order to build a future out of hope and healing.

Devatenáctiletá Gwendolyn je krátce vdaná. Do svého manžela, téměř o dvacet let staršího vdovce, majitele čajových plantáží na Cejlonu, se zamilovala v Londýně. Teď se nemůže dočkat, až po dlouhé cestě vystoupí z lodi a začne nový život se svým manželem. Její muž se ale najednou chová úplně jinak než v Anglii. Je vzdálený a odtažitý, celé dny pohlcený prací, a Gwen tak zůstává v cizím prostředí sama. Prázdnotu dní vyplňuje zkoumáním svého nového domova, který jí připadá plný tajemství a tísnivých připomínek neznámé minulosti. Neustále nachází něco, co si neumí vysvětlit – zamčené dveře pokojů v plantážnickém sídle, zažloutlé svatební šaty v zaprášené truhle nebo zarostlý hrob v zahradě… Gwen brzy otěhotní, ale tou dobou už má silné podezření ohledně smrti manželovy první ženy a jejich dítěte. Ve vzdálené kolonii nemá nikoho, komu by se mohla svěřit. Bojí se o osud svého příštího potomka. Lze ovšem těžko poznat, co je jen příliš živá fantazie těhotné ženy, a co už skutečné hrozící nebezpečí. Dinah Jefferies popisuje exotickou přírodu Cejlonu, život místních kolonistů a jejich zaměstnanců, i Gwenino vyzrávání z naivní, opečovávané dcerky z vyšších kruhů v silnou a odhodlanou mladou ženu. Námětem i zpracováním Plantážníkova žena odkazuje ke klasickému příběhu Daphne du Maurier Mrtvá a živá, ze současné literatury se pak podobá příběhům

An Verehrerinnen mangelt es dem Draufgänger Darius Carsington wahrlich nicht – wohl aber an seiner Bereitschaft zur Ehe. Bis sein Vater eine List ergreift: Er vermacht Darius einen ruinösen Landsitz. Gelingt es ihm nicht, diesen binnen eines Jahres wieder in Schwung zu bringen, muss er heiraten! Grimmig entscheidet sich Darius für das in seinen Augen kleinere Übel, den Landsitz – doch da läuft ihm seine neue Nachbarin über den Weg. Darius verliert fast die Fassung. Nicht dass er etwas gegen die schöne, unnahbare Lady Charlotte hätte, nein. Aber muss sie dabei derart verführerisch sein, dass sie nie gekannte Gelüste nach Liebe in ihm weckt?

Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last. But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.

Camille Prescottová má všechno – milujícího manžela, dvě děti, krásný dům u moře a dokáže se chovat naprosto dle očekávání okolí. Za pečlivě naleštěnou maskou se však skrývá žena s trezorem plným tajemství. Svou minulost pohřbila hodně hluboko a má pro to dobrý důvod: její matka je psychicky narušená, a pokud Camille někdy najde, zabije ji. Jednoho dne se šestiletá Georgie vrátí domů ze školy s tím, že si našla imaginární kamarádku. Camille se nestačí divit, když se najednou dcera zmiňuje o detailech z Camillina dětství, které neřekla živé duši. Je to jen náhoda, nebo kamarádka ve skutečnosti není ani trochu smyšlená?

Mladá protestantka Isabelle přežívá se svou matkou v zoufalých podmínkách neustálého trýznění z rukou místních katolíků. Lidé jejich víry jsou mučeni, pronásledováni a nuceni konvertovat k vládnoucímu náboženství. Rebelka Isabelle ale odmítá ponižování už déle snášet. Oddanost víře předků u ní nakonec nenahlodá strach, ale seznámení s katolickým vojákem Jamesem. Jejich sbližování přerve další akt násilí proti protestantům, kteří jsou bez milosti vyhoštěni z města. Dívka po strastiplné pouti Francií zakotví jako služka u katolické rodiny. Tam je však sexuálně napadena, a tak jí nezbývá než pro svou záchranu skutečně konvertovat. Jako katolička totiž může být vyslána do Kanady coby dcera krále.

The Midnight Rose is a spellbinding tale of family secrets and everlasting love, from international bestselling author Lucinda Riley.

Obsahuje všechny tři filmy + oboustranný plakát navíc! Přeneste se s námi do doby, kdy v Karibském moři řádili piráti a na každém pobřeží číhalo smrtelné nebezpečí. Objevte romantický svět Jacka Sparrowa, Willa Turnera, Elizabeth Swannové nebo lorda Becketta a seznamte se s čarodějkou vúdú Tiou Dalmou, obávaným vládcem singapurských pirátů Sao Fengem nebo hrozným kapitánem Bludného Holanďana Davym Jonesem. V tomto kompletním vydání najdete postavy, lodě a místa ze všech tří epizod Pirátů z Karibiku. Fotografie rekvizit, momentky z filmů a originální ilustrace, to vše dělá z této publikace knihu, která by rozhodně neměla chybět v knihovně opravdového milovníka pirátských dob z počátku novověku!

Ilustrovaná dárková knížka vhodná pro každého, kdo chce udělat k Valentýnu nebo k výročí seznámení radost svému milému či své milé. Staré valentinky, citáty o lásce, fotografie z klasických romantických filmů i snímky zachycující milostné motivy s lehkostí, nadhledem a vtipem oslavují nejkrásnější cit. Potěšte svou lásky s romantickou duší knížkou, kterou se dá listovat ve dvou, se smíchem i s něhou...

Červencová vedra dopadla na Kostelec plnou vahou a šesťačku Rebeku Voříškovou, jejímž tělesným proporcím i rodinným poměrům rozhodně není co závidět, čeká jen další smutná schovávačka před vrstevníky na domácí zahradě. Osamělá zakomplexovaná holka z městečka pyšnícího se leda tím, že leží v úředně uznaném pupku republiky, však ještě netuší, že tyhle prázdniny budou i pro ni čarovné.

Dojemný příběh o neobvyklém přátelství dvou umírajících lidí, stoletého muže a desetiletého chlapce, kteří se společnými silami snaží, aby jejich zbývající čas stál za to. Stoletý stařík Murray McBride přežil skoro všechny své příbuzné, ale teď už v sobě nevykřeše vůli žít dál. Jeho odevzdanost však zpochybní jiskřička naděje, když pozná Jasona Cashmana - desetiletého chlapce, jenž trpí nevyléčitelnou srdeční vadou a nehne se bez dýchacího přístroje. Na smrt nemocný hoch sepsal nedlouhý seznam věcí, které by ještě chtěl dokázat. Starý pán se rozhodne zlý osud načas odpálkovat tím, že tato přání pomůže dětskému pacientovi splnit. Vloží se do úkolu s urputným odhodláním být naposledy někomu užitečný bez ohledu na to, jak moc se při tom ztrapní či vyčerpá nebo kolikrát bude muset překročit vlastní stín. A zatímco spolu oba handicapovaní hrdinové kurážně odškrtávají položku za položkou, vybavuje si senior Murray své zlaté mládí, kdežto prostořeký Jason bojuje o právo zestárnout. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

The story of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, who ran her father's plantation outside Charleston, South Carolina in the 1700s and struck a bargain with the plantation's slaves--teach her how to make indigo and she would teach them to read

Life and a dismal last name are the only two things Beyah Grim's parents ever gave her. After carving her path all on her own, Beyah is well on her way to bigger and better things, thanks to no one but herself. With only two short months separating her from the future she's built and the past she desperately wants to leave behind, an unexpected death leaves Beyah with no place to go during the interim. Forced to reach out to her last resort, Beyah has to spend the remainder of her summer on a peninsula in Texas with a father she barely knows. Beyah's plan is to keep her head down and let the summer slip by seamlessly, but her new neighbor Samson throws a wrench in that plan. Samson and Beyah have nothing in common on the surface. She comes from a life of poverty and neglect; he comes from a family of wealth and privilege. But one thing they do have in common is that they're both drawn to sad things. Which means they're drawn to each other. With an almost immediate connection too intense for them to continue denying, Beyah and Samson agree to stay in the shallow end of a summer fling. What Beyah doesn't realize is that a rip current is coming, and it's about to drag her heart out to sea.

Now filmed as 'The Irishman' starring Al Pacino and Joe Pesci 'I heard you paint houses' are the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank 'the Irishman' Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the wall and floors. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews Frank Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than twenty-five hits for the Mob, and for his friend Hoffa. Sheeran learned to kill in the US Army, where he saw an astonishing 411 days of active combat during World War 2. After returning home he became a hustler and a hit man, working for legenday crime boss Russell Bufalino. Eventually Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that he was named as one of only two non-Italians on a list of the twenty-six most wanted Mob figures. When Bufalino ordered Sheeran to kill Hoffa, the Irishman did the deed, knowing that if he refused, he would have been killed himself. Sheeran's important and fascinating story includes brand new information on other famous murders, and provides rare insight into an infamous chapter in US and Mafia history. This is a page turner that is destined to become a true-crime classic.

Hororový příběh, postavený na základě populární série videoher. Kniha inspirovaná nejprodávanější sérií hororových videoher sleduje příběh Charlie a jejích přátel, kteří se po deseti letech od hrůzných událostí vrací do rodného města. Tehdy došlo v místní pizzerii ke čtyřnásobné vraždě. Ale kdo je vlastně vrah? Cesta zpět je otevřená, vše vypadá jako tehdy, jen kdysi roztomilí maskoti oblíbené restaurace změnili tvář. Nakladatelská anotace.

Serafina's defeat of the Man in the Black Cloak has brought her out of the shadows and into the daylight realm of her home, Biltmore Estate. Every night she visits her mother in the forest, eager to learn the ways of the catamount. But Serafina finds herself caught between her two worlds: she's too wild for Biltmore's beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her kin.Late one night, Serafina encounters a strange and terrifying figure in the forest, and is attacked by the vicious wolfhounds that seem to be under his control. Even worse, she's convinced that the stranger was not alone, that he has sent his accomplice into Biltmore in disguise.Someone is wreaking havoc at the estate. A mysterious series of attacks test Serafina's role as Biltmore's protector, culminating in a tragedy that tears Serafina's best friend and only ally, Braeden Vanderbilt, from her side. Heartbroken, she flees.Deep in the forest, Serafina comes face-to-face with the evil infecting Biltmore—and discovers its reach is far greater than she'd ever imagined. All the humans and creatures of the Blue Ridge Mountains are in terrible danger. For Serafina to defeat this new evil before it engulfs her beloved home, she must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that has always awaited her.

Postponing her London debut to join her cousin and best friend in America, Judith Malory meets deckhand Nathan Tremayne, an undercover smuggler who is escaping a death sentence.

6,000 years in the past, twelve-year-old Tarak and his guide, a wolf cub, set out on a dangerous journey to fulfill an oath the boy made to his dying father--to travel to the Mountain of the World Spirit seeking a way to destroy a demon-possessed bear that threatens all the clans.

Her breath rose and fell in fearful gasps but it was too late. She could already see what she dreaded most. The back seat was empty. Bye, bye, Mummy. When a devoted teacher goes missing under suspicious circumstances and an actor is murdered at a local reservoir there's no obvious link between the cases. But as DI Robyn Carter starts to delve deeper, her investigations lead her to Abigail, perfect wife and mother to beautiful little Izzy. What was Abigail's connection to the victims? And why is she receiving threatening messages from an anonymous number? Robyn's instincts tell her there's a connection between these deaths, that it's personal, but the last time she acted on impulse her fiancE was killed. To break this case and earn her place back on the force, she must learn to trust herself again - and fast. As she inches closer to the truth, Izzy is abducted. Unless she can get to the killer in time, a little girl will die. Gripping, fast paced and nailbitingly tense, this serial killer thriller will chill you to the bone. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.

Řekli byste, že tady máme jen samý sluníčko a leháro? Tak na to zapomeňte! Nebylo to tak marný, ale pak jsem dostal potrhlou nevlastní ségru. A nenastěhovala se k nám sama. Přinesla si pitomou knihu o kouzelnejch bytostech. Tvrdila mi, že jsou opravdický, ale kdo by jí věřil? Ani mě nehne. Myslel jsem, že jsou to samý žvásty, ale to jsem se teda seknul. Teď jsou tyhle potvory všude. Prostě všude! A nezmizej, dokud jim kapku nepíchnem. No potěš!

Nenávist nezapomíná, křivdy nestárnou. Brilantně vystavěný psychologický thriller. Před osmnácti lety se Klára rozhodla přetrhat všechny vazby s rodným městečkem ve východních Čechách a odjet do Německa. Teď žije a pracuje v Hamburku, kde má zdánlivě všechno, co může chtít: milujícího partnera, místo na univerzitě, přátele, byt v bohémské čtvrti St. Pauli… Když jí ale jedné horké srpnové noci zavolá otec, že ho chce někdo zabít, Klára má pocit, jako by se k ní nevyřešená minulost natáhla přes propast času, aby ji přivedla zpátky domů.Po otcově smrti se vydává zařídit záležitosti kolem pohřbu a dědictví do „díry u Pardubic“. Pod rouškou poklidného maloměstského života nic není takové, jak se na první pohled zdá. Všichni, mezi nimiž se Klára během prvních dnů po otcově smrti pohybuje, něco skrývají: její mladší sestra Ela, kamarádka z dětství Majda, partnerka Klářina bývalého přítele Tereza, otcova první žena Milada…Všechny mají svá tajemství. Všechny mají důvod Kláru nenávidět. A jedna z nich ji chce vidět mrtvou.

Layken's father died suddenly, leaving her to gather every ounce of strength to be a pillar for her family in order to prevent their world from falling apart. Now, her life is taking another unexpected turn. Layken's mother gets a job which leads to an unwanted move across country. However, a new home means new neighbours, and Layken's new neighbour is the very attractive Will Cooper. But although the two feel an irresistible attraction, they are rocked to the core when a shocking revelation brings their romance to a screeching h.

W pobliżu rzadko używanej leśnej drogi po silnych deszczach zostaje znalezione ciało młodej kobiety. Inspektorka Mel Carterowa musi ustalić tożsamość ofiary, aby rozpocząć śledztwo w sprawie morderstwa sprzed kilku lat. Jednak wszystkie ślady dawno już zatarły się, a lokalni mieszkańcy niechętnie dzielą się z Mel swoimi tajemnicami i plotkami. Tą samą leśną drogą regularnie biega Julie West, której charyzmatyczny mąż Matt wykłada na miejscowym uniwersytecie. Biega, aby oczyścić umysł i uciec od cieni, które na ich związek rzuca dawna tragedia pierwszej żony Matta oraz jego skłonność do flirtowania ze studentkami. Pewnego dnia w lesie dochodzi do wydarzenia, które głęboko ją wstrząsa i zmusza do wątpliwości we wszystkim, w co do tej pory wierzyła: w małżeństwo, w siebie… a przede wszystkim w swoje własne wspomnienia.

Sky Davis, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury.

Vedro přešlo v dusno a houstne! Tlapky osudu jsou nevyzpytatelné. Proto se nedivme, že to s velkolepou evakuací v románu Psí dny (Meander, 2020; ZLATÁ STUHA IBBY 2021: Beletrie pro mládež) nakonec dopadlo o chloupek jinak, než dvounozí i čtvernozí členové záchranné Mise HAF předpokládali. Hlavní je, že v průběhu akce našli dospívající Rebeka, David a Linda nejdřív ztracenou sebedůvěru a pak i jeden druhého. Jejich spřátelení psi však lítají v dalším maléru a dusno houstne.

Vyprávění o Terezce, jejích kamarádech a letním pobytu na statku.

Being a princess isn't as easy as it looks! A fantastic illustrated Princess Diaries series for 8- to 12-year-olds.

Lester nikdy nechodil do školy, vždy ho učila jeho maminka. Ale nyní nastal čas, aby nastoupil do páté třídy do jedné z londýnských základních škol. Ale nic není tak, jak si představoval – jídelna je příliš hlučná, všude je příliš mnoho dětí a nikdo nemá čas si s ním popovídat o nejnovějších poznatcích o vesmíru, který miluje. Zdá se, že vše je špatně – tedy až do okamžiku, kdy se v okolí koná vědecký veletrh. Dojemný příběh autistického chlapce, který čelí každodenní realitě života základní školy, ukazuje, že není ani tak důležité, jak si vedete při vyučování, jako spíš to, kým doopravdy jste.

Studentka filozofické fakulty Iva prožívá v období sametové revoluce první lásku a první zklamání. Na rozchod s Honzou nezapomíná ani po ukončení fakulty. Když se vdá za Pavla a porodí mu dceru Andreu, zdá se že Honza na ní nezapomněl.

Amanda Travis is a high-powered, 28-year-old lawyer whose greatest likes are spinning classes at her Palm Beach gym and a compliant jury. As for the things she hates, they include nicknames, the color pink, clients who don't follow her advice... and memories. Unfortunately, running from her past becomes a lot harder when one of her ex-husbands calls from her hometown of Toronto with the alarming news that her mother has shot and killed a complete stranger. Now she must return to face her demons--a love that once consumed her and a mother who seems to hold a strange, dark power over everyone she encounters. But Amanda is no longer willing to acquiesce to her mother's fatal whims--no matter what the cost.

This is an epic story of family secrets, love and betrayal between the Second World War and modern day France. 1998: Emilie de la Martinieres has always fought against her aristocratic background, but after the death of her glamorous, distant mother, she finds herself alone in the world and sole inheritor of her grand childhood home in the south of France. As she rediscovers her family's story, Emilie realizes that the Chateau may hold more secrets than just fond childhood memories. What is the tiny room concealed in the wine cellars below and why has it been sealed for the past fifty years? And why did her beloved father never speak of his decorated role in the Second World War? 1944: A promising young British office clerk, Constance Carruthers, is drafted as a spy into Paris during the climax of the conflict. Separated from her contact in her very first hours in France, she stumbles into the heart of a wealthy family who are caught up in the Resistance. Forced to surrender all ties to her homeland, she finds herself drawn into a complex new world where the War threatened to tear apart even the most unshakable of family ties.

Mary E. Pearson's Dance of Thieves is a new YA novel in the New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles universe, in which a reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives—and their hearts.When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfill their own secret missions.

Princess Lia and her love, Rafe, have escaped Venda and the path before them is winding and dangerous

Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, would like nothing more than to be nothing alike. Morgan is determined to prevent her daughter from making the same mistakes she did. By getting pregnant and married way too young, Morgan put her own dreams on hold. With warring personalities and conflicting goals, Morgan and Clara find it increasingly difficult to coexist

Taking in the vineyards of New Zealand and the majestic landscape of Ireland, The Missing Sister is the seventh instalment in the multimillion-copy epic series The Seven Sisters, from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Lucinda Riley.They'll search the world to find her.'I've loved the Seven Sisters from the get-go and this latest in the series is just as great as the rest . . . As ever there's a brilliant historical subplot' - Daily MailThe six D'Aplièse sisters have each been on their own incredible journey to discover their heritage, but they still have one question left unanswered: who and where is the seventh sister? They only have one clue - an image of a star-shaped emerald ring. The search to find the missing sister will take them across the globe - from New Zealand to Canada, England, France and Ireland - uniting them all in their mission to complete their family at last. In doing so, they will slowly unearth a story of love, strength and sacrifice that began almost one hundred years ago, as other brave young women risk everything to change the world around them.*** Praise for The Seven Sisters series:'The Seven Sisters series is heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley'Well researched and compelling . . . on an epic scale' - Sunday Express 'There's something magical about these stories' - Prima'Addictive storytelling' - Woman & Home'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

Beloved No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day of her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in LA together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben's relationship with Fallon - and simultaneously his novel - be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak...'

This is a compelling memoir of a young man who emerged from the darkness of 'locked-in' syndrome after doctors had given up on him.

In 1980, fifteen-year-old Jiřina, the daughter of Czech emigrants, arrives in Paris, the fashion capital, to pursue her dream of becoming a model. Struggling to have her name pronounced correctly, she faces disdain from the modeling world, which views her as shy and impoverished. Unhappy at home, Jiřina yearns for a better life. Like many girls her age, she dreams of love, friendship, nice clothes, and music, but her greatest ambition is to succeed as a model. Determined to do whatever it takes for her career, she aspires to resemble the glamorous beauties on magazine covers, seeking fame and admiration. However, beneath the glittering facade of luxurious clothing, hefty paychecks, international travel, and celebrity parties lies a harsh reality: a world of drugs, transactional sex, and ruthless manipulation. The price of living in the spotlight can often be far too high.

This collection of selected quotes from Paulo Coelho's impressive body of work is a must–have item for fans of this celebrated and internationally bestselling author. A beautiful book with four–colour artwork by the renowned Norwegian artist Anne Kristin Hagesaether, it contains inspirational quotes from such beloved Coelho titles as Eleven Minutes, The Valkyries, The Devil And Miss Prym, The Zahir, and the mega bestseller The Alchemist. Whether read in one sitting or savoured gradually, this is a visually stunning and enlightening look into Coelho's extraordinary perspective on life –one that has won over millions of readers worldwide and made Coelho one of the top–selling authors in the world.

Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up - she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily, but Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan - her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. With this bold and deeply personal novel, Colleen Hoover delivers a heart-wrenching story that breaks exciting new ground for her as a writer. It Ends With Us is an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price

The second book in Amanda Hocking's Trylle TrilogyWendy thought she finally understood who she was and what she wanted, but everything changes when the rival Vittra come after her. She's caught between two worlds, torn between love and duty, and she must decide what life she is meant to lead.

Bryn's only ally against those who have taken over her kingdom is Konstantin, and despite knowing that he is too dangerous her heart tells her she can trust him, but as the entire troll world stands on the brink of war, the Trylle, specifically Finn Holmes, and Ridley, her first love, come to her aid.

Chcete se pobavit, dozvědět se něco o Velké Británii, a rozšířit si přitom slovní zásobu? Pak je tato knížka právě pro vás. Kromě všemožných kulturních kuriozit se také naučíte užitečné obraty a fráze a získáte hlubší vhled do přemýšlení a životního stylu Angličanů.

Originally published as Not quite an angel 1995 by Simon & Schuster.

Taháky pro dospělé. V lifestylových časopisech tvrdí, že mít děti je in. Celebrity rodí jak na běžícím pásu, výklady obchodů přetékají naprosto neodolatelným zbožím pro nastávající a novopečené maminky, autobusy a tramvaje jezdí se sníženými plošinami, takže při cestování MHD nemusíte mít zdvih jak Ota Zaremba, a komu by se nezatetelilo srdce při pohledu na ty rozkošné drobečky v náručí příbuzných, známých a sousedek? Vážně ale s humorem podávané rady, jak si poradit s výchovou puberťáka v rodině. Beletristicky zpracovaný příběh o vztahu mezi matkou a dcerou, s dobrým koncem.

An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival, The Passage is the story of Amy–abandoned by her mother at the age of six, pursued and then imprisoned by the shadowy figures behind a government experiment of apocalyptic proportions. But Special Agent Wolgast, the lawman sent to track her down, is disarmed by the curiously quiet girl—and risks everything to save her. As the experiment goes nightmarishly wrong, Wolgast secures her escape—but he can’t stop society’s collapse. And as Amy walks alone, across miles and decades, into a future dark with violence and despair, she is filled with the mysterious and terrifying knowledge that only she has the power to save the ruined world. (back cover)

When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, it isn't love at first sight. They wouldn't even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realize they have the perfect set-up. He doesn't want love, she doesn't have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules, Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don't expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realize almost immediately they can't handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.

The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.

The second novel in the Kanin trilogy, from the international bestseller Amanda Hocking.

In 1943, Contessa Sofia de' Corsi's peaceful Tuscan villa among the olive groves is upturned by the sudden arrival of German soldiers. Desperate to fight back, she agrees to shelter a wounded British radio engineer in her home, keeping him hidden from her husband Lorenzo - knowing that she is putting all of their lives at risk. When Maxine, an Italian-American working for the resistance, arrives on Sofia's doorstep, the pair forge an uneasy alliance. Feisty, independent Maxine promised herself never to fall in love. But when she meets a handsome partisan named Marco, she realizes it's a promise she can't keep... Before long, the two women find themselves entangled in a dangerous game with the Nazis. Will they be discovered? And will they both be able to save the ones they love?

#1 NYT bestselling author Julia Quinn returns to the world of the Bridgertons with an all new series

First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is the entire faerie world so eager to get their hands on Spiderwick's Guide? And will the Grace kids be left alone, now that the Guide has mysteriously disappeared? Don't count on it. At school, someone is running around pretending to be Jared, and it's not Simon. To make matters even worse, now Mallory has disappeared and something foul in the water is killing off all the plants and animals for miles around. Clues point to the old abandoned quarry, just outside of town. Dwarves have taken over an abandoned mine there. And the faerie world's abuzz with the news that a creature with plans to rule the world has offered them a gift to join with him -- he's given them a queen...

A former French Foreign Legionary infiltrates a Russian penal colony as he tracks down a mercenary killer. A high-octane modern-day international thriller from the author of Night Flight to Paris.

In this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan’s loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. What’s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist.... As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren’t only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent…and infuriating…)

First published in 2003 in the USA by Simon and Schuster Books.

"A middle-grade spinoff of The Princess Diaries, about the long-lost sister of Mia Thermopolis, Princess of Genovia"--

Discover the twisty, gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times Number One bestseller. And don't miss Clare's brand-new mystery: The Last Party is out now. You do the same thing every day. You know exactly where you're going. You're not alone . . . When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it's there. There's no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it's just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that. Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . . Praise for I See You: 'A breathless thriller . . . It's a must-finish-at-all-costs job' Daily Mail 'A chilling and original story . . . kept me reading until dawn' Rachel Abbott 'Accomplished, addictive and thought-provoking - you'll never feel the same about taking the tube again' B A Paris 'A deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia' Ruth Ware 'Wonderfully sinister. Had me looking over my shoulder every time I travelled on the tube' Fiona Barton 'Another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . a terrifyingly plausible plot and gasp-inducing ending' Good Housekeeping 'I had chills the entire way through' Jenny Blackhurst

At the scene of a tragic accident, life changes immediately for everyone involved. Finding it impossible to stay in Bristol, Jenna Gray moves to a remote cottage on the Welsh coast. She is desperate to escape the past, but is haunted by the accident, by the loss of her son, and by her own fears. DI Ray Stevens is determined to get to the bottom of this case. The investigation takes him away from his family and he finds himself growing closer to Kate Evans, a young and forthright detective on his team. But Jenna's past is about to catch up with her, with devastating consequences

Ember is the only light in a dark world. But when its lamps begin to flicker, two friends must race to escape the dark. This highly acclaimed adventure series is a modern-day classic—with over 4 MILLION copies sold! The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince everyone to follow them into danger. But if they fail? The lights will burn out and the darkness will close in forever. Nominated to 28 State Award Lists! An American Library Association Notable Children’s Book A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection A Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice A Child Magazine Best Children’s Book A Mark Twain Award Winner A William Allen White Children’s Book Award Winner “A realistic post-apocalyptic world. DuPrau’s book leaves Doon and Lina on the verge of undiscovered country and readers wanting more.” —USA Today “An electric debut.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred “While Ember is colorless and dark, the book itself is rich with description.” —VOYA, Starred “A harrowing journey into the unknown, and cryptic messages for readers to decipher.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Things at the Grace residence are getting completely out of hand. As if being attacked by goblins and almost eaten by a bridge troll wasn't enough, now the house boggart, Thimbletack, is out to get Jared. Simon has a very hungry griffon recuperating in the carriage house, and Mallory is convinced that the only way to stop the madness is to get rid of the Guide. But fortunately for Jared, it seems that is not an option. With all kinds of creatures after them, the Guide is the only protection the Grace kids have. If only they could work out why the faeries are stalking them? Could it be the Guide that they want? There's only one person who might know the answer - their crazy old Aunt Lucinda.

A stunning new novel from bestselling author Debbie Johnson that will break your heart then put it back together again!

Debutový krimithriller skotského autora uvádí na scénu svéráznou hrdinku, novinářku Freyu, která umí svůj psychický handicap proměnit ve výhodu. Když bouře vyplaví na skalnaté pobřeží Orknejí kostry dvou dávno pohřešovaných teenagerů, je to pro reportérku Freyu intenzivní začátek nové kariéry. Osud jí přihrál téma, které má pro místní týdeník investigativně zpracovat hned poté, co se vrátila na rodné ostrovy s odhodláním znovu najít sebe sama. Při vyšetřování má spolupracovat s ostřílenou starší reportérkou Gill. Jednání s ní i s ostatními lidmi jí sice ztěžuje porucha autistického spektra, nicméně vzápětí se ukazuje, že jinakost může být v praxi výhodná: podobně jako Sherlock Holmes vnímá Freya věci v netušených detailech a souvislostech. Domů se však vrátila v nejhorší možný čas. Hrůzný nález ostatků mladých milenců otevřel staré rány a vrhá světlo na minulost, kterou nikdo z ostrovní komunity nemíní přiznat. Freyina posedlost vypátrat pravdu promění novinářskou rutinu ve hru kočky s myší. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

A heart-rending page turner which sweeps from war-torn Europe to Thailand and back again . . . As a child Julia Forrester spent many idyllic hours in the hothouse of Wharton Park estate, where her grandfather tended the exotic flowers. So when a family tragedy strikes, Julia returns to the tranquility of Wharton Park and its hothouse. Recently inherited by charismatic Kit Crawford, the estate is undergoing renovation. This leads to the discovery of an old diary, prompting the pair to seek out Julia's grandmother to learn the truth behind a love affair that almost destroyed Wharton Park. Julia is taken back to the 1940s where the fortunes of young couple Olivia and Harry Crawford will have terrible consequences on generations to come. For as war breaks out Olivia and Harry are cruelly separated . . .

we said no still you looked now instead someone gets cooked The Grace kids are just beginning to get used to Aunt Lucinda's strange old mansion when Simon suddenly disappears. Jared and his sister have to rely on the help of a mischievous house boggart, a nasty bridge troll, and a loud-mouthed hobgoblin to get him back.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING SERIES! "The story drips with suspense, wrapping readers into the narrative just as easily as the man in the black cloak binds his young victims. Serafina's friendship with Braeden is heartfelt and believable... mystery fans will enjoy this book." -School Library Journal "The chills and adventure will surely please." -Booklist "Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnare your soul." Serafina has always obeyed her pa, never venturing beyond the Biltmore Estate grounds. Living secretly in the basement with her father, the maintenance man, she has remained unseen by the wealthy residents. However, when children begin to disappear, Serafina knows the truth: a menacing figure in a black cloak haunts the estate at night. After a narrow escape, she teams up with Braeden Vanderbilt, the young nephew of the estate's owners. Together, they must uncover the identity of the Man in the Black Cloak before more children vanish. Serafina's quest leads her into the feared forest, where she uncovers a forgotten legacy of magic tied to her own identity. To save the children of Biltmore, she must unravel the mysteries of her past. Read the entire New York Times Best-Selling series!

There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings. In this first of a new prequel series, we go back to where it all began. . . from New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday. Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should... Or not. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either. But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor... Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without...

After narrowly escaping the fall of Rossarb, Princess Catherine leads a rag-tag group of survivors into the barren wasteland of the Northern Plateau. With the Brigantine army snapping at their heels, Edyon and Ambrose become separated from the group, while demon hunter Tash leads Catherine and March to an unlikely refuge - the hidden tunnels of the demon world itself. They soon find that the tunnels hold their own dangers and, while Tash travels deeper, hoping to learn more about their mysterious inhabitants, Catherine and March must return to the surface to resume the war. But the world above is in turmoil. King Aloysius's army has captured the Pitorian prince, Tzsayn, and is poised to overrun the whole country. To have any hope of challenging her father's tyranny, Catherine needs to form her own army, but when danger lurks at every turn, how can she tell an ally from an enemy? What Tash discovers in the demon tunnels could change everything, but if the message doesn't reach Catherine in time, the war might already be lost ...

Goodread's Romance Book of the Year, 2018 A Washington Post Book of the Year, 2018 An AmazonBook of the Year, 2018 Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018 Elle Best Summer Reads 2018 __________ A heartwarming and refreshing debut novel that proves one thing: there's not enough data in the world to predict what will make your heart tick. It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. This is no easy task for a wealthy, successful woman like Stella, who also happens to have Asperger's. Analyzing data is easy; handling the awkwardness of one-on-one dates is hard. To overcome her lack of dating experience, Stella decides to hire a male escort to teach her how to be a good girlfriend. Faced with mounting bills, Michael decides to use his good looks and charm to make extra cash on the side. He has a very firm no repeat customer policy, but he's tempted to bend that rule when Stella approaches him with an unconventional proposal. The more time they spend together, the harder Michael falls for this disarming woman with a beautiful mind, and Stella discovers that love defies logic. Heart-tugging, sexy and utterly joyful - The Kiss Quotient is a book for anyone who has been in love, or in lust...

Tracker Bryn Aven's goal of becoming a member of the elite King's Guard is threatened when she is sent to stop Konstantin, a fallen hero who she once secretly loved, who appears to be kidnapping changelings.

High school can be hell. Cam knows what itâe(tm)s like to be haunted. Heâe(tm)s spent more time in Hell than any angel ever should. And his freshest Hell is high school, where Lilith, the girl he canâe(tm)t stop loving, is serving out a punishment for his crimes. Cam made a bet with Lucifer: he has fifteen days to convince the only girl who really matters to him to love him again. If he succeeds, Lilith will be allowed back into the world, and they can live their lives together. But if he fails . . . thereâe(tm)s a special place in Hell just for him. Tick-tock. The long-awaited new novel in the global bestselling Fallen series.

Hrdinka se od dětství připravuje na převzetí železáren, který se těžko smiřuje s tím, že nemá syna. Dívka je od dětství zasnoubena s bratrancem, který se projeví jako lovec věna. Dívka ho odmítne a po čase najde štěstí po boku čestného muže.

I wasn't always in love with Colton Calloway; I was in love with his younger brother, Kyle, first. Kyle was my first one true love, my first in every way. Then, one stormy August night, he died, and the person I was died with him. Colton didn't teach me how to live. He didn't heal the pain. He didn't make it okay. He taught me how to hurt, how to not be okay, and, eventually, how to let go. Nell Hawthorne is in love with her life-long best friend, Kyle Calloway. Things are great, and they're in love, young, full of promise. Then Kyle dies in a tragic accident and Nell is forever changed. She meets Kyle's older brother Colton at the funeral, and there's a spark, but it's wrong and they both know it. The moment passes, and they both move on with life. A couple years later, they meet again in New York City, and Colton realizes that Nell has never really gotten over Kyle's death, and seems to be harboring a deeply rooted pain, something like guilt, perhaps. He knows he shouldn't get involved, but he can't help himself. Trust doesn't come easily for either of them, and they both have demons, Colton especially. Together, they learn the purpose of pain and the meaning of healing, and the importance of forgiveness.

* 'This is Life' is a missing baby mystery and an enchanted Parisian adventure. Hand in hand with lovable heroine Aurelie Renard, you will see life as you've never seen it before, discover the key to great art, witness the true cost of love, and learn how all these things may be controlled by the in-breath of a cormorant."