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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel of Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte and King George. III's great love story and how it sparked a societal shift, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created byShondaland for Netflix. In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours. Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she needed, because George had secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy. Thrust into her new role as a royal, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court… all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King, even as he pushes her away. Above all she must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight—for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects who look to her for guidance and grace. For she will never be just Charlotte again. She must instead fulfill her destiny… as Queen.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream and the challenge of leaving the past behind. Colby Mills, once destined for a musical career, finds his dreams derailed by tragedy. Seeking a break from his responsibilities, he takes a gig at a bar in Florida, where he meets Morgan Lee. She is determined to pursue her dreams of stardom in Nashville and wants Colby to join her. As their love blossoms, they must confront the weight of their pasts. Meanwhile, Beverly is fleeing an abusive husband with her six-year-old son, trying to build a new life in a small, remote town. With danger lurking and her finances dwindling, Beverly's journey is fraught with challenges. Over the course of an unforgettable week, these three individuals will each face their own definitions of love and the struggle to achieve a better life. As fate intertwines their paths, they must question whether their dreams can truly overcome the burdens of their pasts. This emotional tale promises to resonate deeply, leaving readers captivated and reflective.

When Nicholas Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, it promises to be special. What if the person you needed most appeared when you least expected them? In this epic story, Maggie reflects on a love she experienced over two decades ago. At sixteen, waiting to give her baby up for adoption, she fell for Bryce, who taught her photography and accepted her without judgment. Their first kiss was magical, marking a once-in-a-lifetime love. Now, as Maggie sits by the Christmas tree in her gallery, surrounded by photographs that shaped her career—photos Bryce never saw—her new assistant poses a poignant question: if she could wish for anything this Christmas, what would it be? Maggie has always thought she knew her answer: to return to that winter with Bryce. However, on this starry night, she realizes there’s something else she desires more deeply—finding her baby. This heart-wrenching yet uplifting tale explores themes of discovery and loss, reminding us that time with loved ones is the greatest gift of all. Praise for Sparks highlights the emotional impact of his storytelling, ensuring readers will be moved by this touching narrative.

The first book in the international bestselling Maxton Hall series—now an Amazon Prime streaming series—in English for the first time. They come from different worlds, and yet they are meant for each other. Money, glamour, luxury, power—Ruby Bell couldn’t be less interested in these things if she tried. After being awarded a scholarship to one of England’s most prestigious and expensive private schools, Maxton Hall, all she wants is to keep her head down, work hard, and get accepted to Oxford. She keeps her distance from everyone, especially the arrogant, rich, and extremely handsome James Beaufort, ringleader of the school’s party boys. When Ruby discovers a scandalous secret about the Beauforts, she is suddenly on James’s radar. It only gets worse when James is forced to work with her to plan the school's annual gala. Yet the more time they spend together, the more they realize they share much more than they thought. Falling for James Beaufort was never part of her plan, yet Ruby can’t help but let her feelings sweep her away. But James must make a decision for himself: will he choose what’s expected of him, or what he feels for her?

Simon sognava di trascorrere le vacanze di Natale con i figlie e la sua compagna in un tranquillo paesino nel sud della Francia. Ma a quanto pare il sogno è destinato a non realizzarsi: i figli gli comunicano che hanno tutt’altri progetti, e la compagna lo abbandona all’ultimo momento. Ciononostante Simon decide di partire da solo, finché, lungo la strada, incontra una giovane donna, Nathalie: disperata, senza soldi, senza documenti non sa dove andare e Simon le dà un passaggio e d’impulso le offre di ospitarla nella casa che ha affittato. Non sa che questa sua decisione lo farà precipitare in un incubo e in un mondo le cui tracce, macchiate di sangue, conducono fino in Bulgaria e a una ragazza di nome Selina che cercava una vita migliore ma che ha trovato l’inferno. Selina riesce a sfuggire ai suoi aguzzini ma la sua vicenda si intreccerà in modo drammatico e inaspettato ai destini di Simon e Nathalie a mille chilometri di distanza...

Sometimes the end is just the beginning . . . Russell Green has it all: a loving family, a successful career and a beautiful house. But underneath his seemingly perfect world, cracks are beginning to appear . . . and no one is more surprised than Russ when the life he took for granted is turned upside down. Finding himself single-handedly caring for his young daughter, while trying to launch his own business, the only thing Russ knows is that he must shelter his little girl from the consequences of these changes. As Russ embarks on this daunting and unexpected new chapter of his life, a chance encounter will challenge him to find a happiness beyond anything he could ever have imagined.

Scrittore di bestseller di fama internazionale, Henry Hayden vive appartato in una splendida villa sul mare. Le donne lo adorano e la vita gli sorride. La sua esistenza così perfetta rischia però di incrinarsi il giorno in cui la sua giovane amante, nonché editor, gli rivela di essere incinta. Un imprevisto che, insieme alla serenità coniugale, rischia di costargli la carriera: ma davvero raccontare tutto alla moglie è l'unica possibilità che gli resta? Hayden è anche un pericoloso, irriducibile bugiardo con un passato pieno di ombre. Un errore fatale farà sì che il suo piano di sopravvivenza subisca una brusca virata, costringendolo a escogitare sempre nuove menzogne per coprire le precedenti. Combinando thriller e commedia noir, "La verità e altre bugie" è un romanzo cinico e intelligente sul ruolo del caso nella vita, le relazioni tra uomo e donna e il rapporto tra fiction e realtà, che dà vita a un triangolo letterario, amoroso e criminale di cui sarà molto difficile scoprire l'intera verità

Born with bird wings, Ava Lavender's well aware that love has long made fools of her family. When pious Nathaniel Sorrows mistakes her bird wings for angel wings, 16-year-old Ava faces the man's growing obsession, which comes to a head with the rain and feathers that fly through the air during a nighttime summer solstice celebration.

Mysterious doors with lizard-head knobs. Talking stone statues. A crazy girl with a hatchet. Yes, Liv's dreams have been pretty weird lately. Especially the one where she's in a graveyard at night, watching four boys conduct dark magic rituals. The strangest part is that Liv recognizes the boys in her dream. They're classmates from her new school in London, the school where she's starting over because her mom has moved them to a new country (again). But what's really scaring Liv is that the dream boys seem to know things about her in real life, things they couldn't possibly know—unless they actually are in her dreams? Luckily, Liv never could resist a good mystery, and all four of those boys are pretty cute.... Kerstin Gier has a flair for blending fresh, irresistible combinations of comedy, romance and humor, even twisting a little horror into Dream a Little Dream, book one in her latest series, the Silver trilogy.

As his daughter is about to be married, Wilson Lewis struggles to deal with the news that his wife has fallen out of love with him and is thinking about leaving him

Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she's just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

"Sixteen-year-old Gwyneth discovers that she, rather than her well-prepared cousin, carries a time-travel gene, and soon she is journeying with Gideon, who shares the gift, through historical London trying to discover whom they can trust."-- Provided by publisher

There are few things Jeremy Marsh was sure he'd never do: he'd never leave New York City; never give his heart away again after barely surviving one failed marriage; and most of all, never become a parent. Now, Jeremy is living in the tiny town of Boone Creek, North Carolina, married to Lexie Darnell, the love of his life, and anticipating the birth of their daughter. But just as his life seems to be settling into a blissful pattern, an unsettling and mysterious message re-opens old wounds and sets off a chain of events that will forever change the course of this young couple's marriage . . .

Davanti all'illuminato albero di Natale al Rockefeller Center di New York, Robert e Mara, innamorati, si promisero di incontrarsi ogni anno il 20 dicembre a Colonia. Un rituale che non hanno mai trascurato. Dopo molti anni, Robert spera che l'incontro sul Reno porti a qualcosa di più: desidera che Mara rimanga al suo fianco per sempre. Ma per la prima volta, Mara si fa attendere...

La vita della ventitreenne Elaine Dawson sembra un susseguirsi di delusioni e fallimenti. Per questo Elaine non resta troppo sorpresa quando, in una fredda giornata di gennaio del 2003, i suoi progetti vanno nuovamente in fumo: è in partenza per partecipare al matrimonio di un'amica a Gibilterra, e tutti i voli da Heathrow vengono cancellati a causa della nebbia. Ma forse questa volta succederà qualcosa di inaspettato che darà una svolta alla sua vita: un affascinante sconosciuto le offre di andare a pernottare a casa sua, vicino all'aeroporto, invece di accamparsi nella squallida sala d'attesa fino al giorno dopo. Elaine accetta. Da quel momento nessuno la rivedrà più. Cinque anni dopo, l'amica e giornalista Rosanna Hamilton si occupa del suo caso nell'ambito di una serie di articoli su persone scomparse senza lasciare traccia. Al suo fianco l'avvocato Mare Reeve: l'uomo che all'epoca ospitò Elaine. Sebbene gli inquirenti non avessero mai pronunciato accuse nei suoi confronti, il sospetto era stato sufficiente a rovinargli carriera e vita privata. Improvvisamente spuntano degli indizi che Elaine sia ancora viva. A Rosanna e Mare non resta che seguire questa traccia, ignari dei pericoli che li attendono...

Coming into the possession of a photograph of a smiling woman he has never met, a man experiences a chain of fortuitous events that causes him to regard the photograph as a lucky charm, a belief that prompts a heartfelt search for the woman in person. Reprint.

Two fragile people. One desperate second chance. Reeling and desolate, Adrienne Willis needs space to rethink her life after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Fleeing everything, she jumps at the chance to look after her friend's guesthouse in the coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina. But there is a storm heading for Adrienne, in more ways than she can imagine. Stranded and isolated as the weather closes in, Adrienne has only one guest: Paul Flanner, a man running from his own shattered past. Taking refuge, Paul and Adrienne have only each other to turn to. Against all the odds, their one weekend sets in motion feelings that will resonate through the rest of their lives.

È sera e Winchell Bear, giocatore di poker professionista, si trova nel suo ranch conquistato anni addietro con una partita a carte. Nello stesso istante, poco lontano, l'indiano comanche Peter Long Grass avvista un uomo che furtivamente si dirige verso il ranch dell'amico e decide di seguirlo per capirne le intenzioni. Il suo pensiero va immediatamente all'amata Sonia, la governante di Winchell divenuta sua segreta amante, che vive in un cottage nella proprietà del ranch e nell'oscurità della notte fa da tramite per un traffico di contrabbando con il Messico, nella speranza di guadagnare i soldi necessari per rivedere il figlio abbandonato alla nascita. È proprio l'amore che nuitre nei suoi confronti a dare a Peter la forza necessaria a proteggerla da quello che di lì a poco accadrà.

Devastated by the death of his wife in a hit-and-run accident, Miles, deputy sheriff of New Bern, North Carolina, and a single father, discovers new meaning in his life when he meets Sarah Andrews, a woman struggling to rebuild her own life, but a devastating secret could tear them apart forever. 1,250,000 first printing.

AT LAST, THE REST OF THE STORY After many years and twelve million copies, Robert James Waller's The Bridges of Madison County remains one of the great love stories of all time. The tale of Robert Kincaid, photographer and free spirit, and Francesca Johnson, a convential farmer's wife, gave voice to the longings of men and women everywhere--to know what it is to be loved so intensely that life is never the same again. A THOUSAND COUNTRY ROADS At last, in this poignant new book, Robert James Waller tells the remainder of Robert and Francesca's story. Kincaid, left with only memories, will once again take to the road on a journey of discovery. On the expedition he calls Last Time, Kincaid heads back to Roseman Bridge in Madison County, Iowa, then on to an encounter with the distant past, and a surprise no one could have imagined...

The startlingly powerful psychological thriller by international bestselling author Sebastian Fitzek. Twelve-year-old Josy has an inexplicable illness. One day she goes to her doctor's surgery and disappears without trace. Josy's father Viktor withdraws to an isolated island in order to deal with the tragedy. It's there he is visited four years later by a beautiful stranger. Anna Glass is a novelist who suffers from an unusual form of schizophrenia: all the characters she creates for her books become real to her. Her latest work features a young girl with an unknown illness who has disappeared without trace... Could her delusions really describe Josy's last days? Reluctantly, psychiatrist Viktor agrees to become Anna's therapist in a final attempt to uncover the truth. As the past is dragged back into the light, the sessions and their consequences become ever more terrifying. Reviews for Sebastian Fitzek 'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists.' Harlan Coben 'Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers' Karin Slaughter

Julie Barenson’s young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died – a puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years later, twenty-nine year-old Julie is far too young to have given up on love. She may be ready to risk caring for someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the sophisticated, handsome engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband’s best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she’s had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire . . . The Guardian contains all the qualities readers expect from Nicholas Sparks. But here, he adds a new electrifying intensity – and page after page of riveting suspense. Did You Know?--- The Guardian was the first of Nicholas's novels that is not inspired by true events? Julie Barenson and Officer Jennifer Romanello got their names from two people on Nicholas's publishing team? The Guardian required extensive revisions (and the publication of another book entirely -- Nights in Rodanthe), and then went on to spend five months on the bestseller list?

Is duty enough reason to live a lie? When John meets Savannah, he realises he is ready to make some changes. Always the angry rebel at school, he has enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life. Now he's ready to turn over a new leaf for the woman who has captured his heart. What neither realises is that the events of 9/11 will change everything. John is prompted to re-enlist and fulfil what he feels is his duty to his country. But the lovers are young and their separation is long. Can they survive the distance?

Quarant'anni: un'età in cui le donne credono di aver perso anche l'ultimo treno. Non è così per le tre protagoniste, che si preparano invece ad affrontare una serie di eccitanti novità. Sara, mamma divorziata, sperimenta il brivido di un nuovo fidanzato e di una nuova carriera in tv. L'amica Kate, dermatologa di grido, ha intrecciato una relazione adulterina con un magnate dotato persino di aereo personale. Nel frattempo Berni, incinta di due gemelli, si accinge ad abbandonare il lavoro di talent scout televisiva per dedicarsi alla professione di mamma. Cambiamenti importanti, non sempre facili da gestire: ma Sara, Kate e Berni ce la faranno, infischiandosene delle rughe, grazie all'amicizia e alla complicità che le lega.

In January 2003 Nicholas Sparks and his brother Micah set off on a three-week trip around the world. An adventure by any measure, this trip was especially meaningful as it marked another milestone in the life journey of two brothers who, by their early thirties, were the only surviving members of their family. As Nicholas and Micah travel the globe, from the Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu, the story of their family slowly unfolds. Just before Nicholas' marriage he and Micah lost their mother in a horseriding accident; a week short of Nicholas' triumphant debut as a novelist with THE NOTEBOOK, the brothers lost their father to a car crash, and just a few short years later they were forced to say goodbye to their sister who died of brain cancer at the young age of 36. Against the backdrop of the main wonders of the world the brothers come together to heal the wounds of this tragic legacy and maintain their determination to live life to its fullest.

In un elegante quartiere di New York, Jess, una quarantenne single, si destreggia tra una vivace figlia e la raccolta fondi per beneficenza. Il suo passato è segnato da un marito dongiovanni di cui è forse ancora innamorata, mentre il presente è costellato da appuntamenti al buio organizzati dall’amica Lucy, produttrice televisiva e fanatica della bellezza. Lucy, contrariamente a Jess, è appassionata di botulino e di diete stravaganti, e ha recentemente deciso di concedersi un amante, nonostante un marito devoto e tre figli. Jess, inorridita, cerca di mettere in guardia l’amica, ma Lucy è troppo presa da shopping e incontri segreti. Quando il suo ex marito riemerge nella sua vita, Jess si trova coinvolta in un'ondata di romanticismo. Tra flirt, gare di cucina e ricevimenti eccentrici, le due amiche affrontano la crisi della mezza età, scoprendo che l’amore è più gratificante di un lifting. La loro amicizia rimane un faro di stabilità, mentre navigano tra le sfide e le follie della vita. Spiritoso e ironico, il racconto esplora il culto della bellezza e la giovinezza artificiale, offrendo una satira pungente sulla società dei consumi.

Published with a new preface, this bestseller offers an intimate glimpse into a unique female community. Liz Dalby, the only non-Japanese woman ever to have trained as a geisha, reveals the realities of geisha life.

Ayse is geboren in 1981 in Berlijn. Haar ouders behoren tot de Jezidi's, een streng religieuze Koerdische bevolkingsgroep in Turkije. Op haar twaalfde is Ayse voorbestemd om met haar neef Hassan te trouwen. Na de middelbare school volgt ze een opleiding tot verpleegkundige waar Ayse Oliver leert kennen. Vlak voor haar geplande huwelijk met Hassan ziet Ayse maar één uitweg: vluchten.

After spending years in prison for a crime she did not commit, Rachel Wade accepts the proposal of cynical Sebastian Verlaine, Viscount D'Aubrey, who offers her parole in exchange for becoming his mistress. Original.

Can you resist the depths of the human heart? It is 1958 and seventeen-year-old Landon is revelling in his youth: dating girls and even claiming to have been in love. He is a world apart from shy, reclusive Jamie Sullivan, a Baptist's daughter who carries a bible with her school books, cares for her widowed father and volunteers at the orphanage. But fate will intervene. Forced to partner up at the school dance, Landon and Jamie embark on a journey of earth-shattering love and agonising loss far beyond their years. In the months that follow, Landon discovers the true depths of the human heart, and takes a decision that is so stunning it will lead him irrevocably down the road to manhood . . .

Story is set to the backdrop of 1950's Malaya, at the height of communist guerilla activity. A married chinese women, Mei Kwei falls in love with a priest who saves the wowen caught with Mei's husband from public embarressment.

The world of Japanese geisha culture has long commanded worldwide interest and fascination. A document of this culture, as well as an exercise in erotic tradition, the "pillow book," was first used during Japan's Kamakura period (1192–1333). It then developed into a wider range of boudoir literature. Others became illustrated portfolios, or shunga, traditional Japanese erotic art that recalls great eighteenth-century masters such as Hokusai and Utamaro, as well as today's popular Manga comics. These pillow books were used by courtesans and geishas to aid sexual exploration, and throughout history also became a cultural guide to the world of the geisha, describing training, dress, makeup, and style, both public and private. This book brings the world of the geisha to us in glorious vibrancy through its topics of the history of the geisha tradition, the rigors of the geisha apprenticeship, the significance of the kimono, and the meticulous care of the daily routine and cosmetics; the perfection of skills of ceremony, dance, and music, and the significance of misuage—loss of virginity—and the role of the danna, or patron. Filled with the facts of formal tradition and ritual along with erotic symbolism makes Geisha Secrets a must for aficionados of classic erotica and for anyone else who wishes to preserve the rapidly vanishing world of the geisha.

How do you learn to trust again? Denise Hilton, a young single mother, is driving through Edenton, North Carolina, when her car skids off the road during a storm. With her is her four-year-old son, Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities for whom she has sacrificed everything. When volunteer fireman Taylor McAden finds her she is unconscious and bleeding, but when she wakes an even more chilling truth becomes clear: Kyle is gone. When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, Taylor feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives, and the search for Kyle is no exception. But there is one leap of faith Taylor cannot bring himself to make - to commit to a relationship. Will this chance meeting with Denise prove any different?

Ethan Brown is a gentleman rancher - a lawyer who is as comfortable amongst his books as he is at ease in the company of cowboys. Engaged to the daughter of the wealthiest landowner in the county, he is within reach of the life he has worked so hard to achieve. Annette Zeldin enters Ethan's life when she returns from Europe to settle her mother's estate. A concert violinist, she feels every inch the outsider and clings to her young daughter, her lifeline. The time Annette spends with Ethan in his office offers her moments of comfort and communion, and before long, both must acknowledge the passion growing between them. Annette and Ethan begin a clandestine affair that promises (or threatens) to change their lives - but it is soon to be torn apart by tragedy...

The Bondmaid tells the moving story of Han, sold, aged 4 as a bondmaid into the house of Wu, where she forms a close bond with the young heir as she struggles against the forces of trdition and tyranny using the transforming power of love, resulting in a terrifying climax.