New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison whips together a witty and charming--and delicious--story about the secrets we keep, the friends we make, and the food we cook. MUST LOVE BUTTER: The Cookbook Club is now open to members.
Three women, each grappling with their own secrets, form an unexpected bond amidst their troubles. Tiffany faces overwhelming credit card debt from a shopping spree, Abbey is blackmailed due to her hidden past as a minister's wife, and Loreen's encounter with a male prostitute spirals into chaos. Their intertwined stories explore themes of romance, friendship, and the complexities of motherhood, revealing how hidden aspects of life can lead to both challenges and unexpected connections.
Four very different women...all addicted to shoes. Lorna is up to her eyeballs in debt but can't help bidding for the newest Jimmy Choos on eBay. Helene is unhappily married to a politician who keeps threatening to cancel her credit cards. Sandra pays her shoe bills by working as a phone sex operator. And Joss is a nanny who has found herself in a family from hell and will do just about anything to get out of the house on her night off. When they come upon a classified advert, inviting shoe lovers to a weekly shoe-swap, each one jumps at the chance to meet fellow addicts. But none of them realise that they will come away with much, much more than just a new pair of kitten heels...
Twenty years ago, Allie Denty was the pretty one and her best friend Olivia Pelham was the smart one. Throughout high school, they were inseparable…until a vicious rumor about Olivia— a rumor too close to the truth—ended their friendship. Now, on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, Allie, a temp worker, finds herself suddenly single, a little chubby, and feeling old. Olivia, a cool and successful magazine beauty editor in New York, realizes she’s lonely, and is finally ready to face her demons. Sometimes hope lives in the future; sometimes it comes from the past; and sometimes, when every stupid thing goes wrong, it comes from a prettily packaged jar filled with scented cream and promises. Beth Harbison has done it again. A hilarious and touching novel about friendship, Love’s Baby Soft perfume, Watermelon Lip Smackers, bad run-ins with Sun-In, and the healing power of “Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific.” Hope in a Jar: we all need it.
Then fate intervenes, throwing these incompatible siblings together in this sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreaking novel of sisterhood, grown-ups who need to grow up, and the realization that no one in a family is invisible.
GREEN CARD WEDDING The only way nanny Maggie Weller could remain in the country was by marrying her hardheaded boss, who was exactly the kind of irresistible bachelor she needed to avoid. But she would do anything to ensure his little girl's happiness--even if it meant things would be a bit steamier around the Harrison household. Alex had never considered himself husband material, but he knew his daughter couldn't handle losing her cherished nanny right now. So he vowed to stick to their short-term marriage contract and ignore the longings his new bride stirred in him. Unfortunately, he was beginning to realize his daughter wasn't the only one who might be needing Maggie on a more permanent basis....
A heartwarming twist on a classic tale, this story brings holiday cheer and charm. The author, known for the bestseller Shoe Addicts Anonymous, weaves a narrative that combines humor and warmth, making it a delightful read for the festive season. Expect engaging characters and a refreshing take on familiar themes, perfect for those seeking a cozy and uplifting holiday experience.
Was wäre, wenn …? Wenn ich ihm damals verziehen hätte? Wenn ich ihm gesagt hätte, wie sehr ich ihn liebe? Wäre ich heute glücklich? Kurz vor ihrem 38. Geburtstag gerät Ramie Phillips in die Krise: Zwar hat sie alles, was sie immer wollte – eine Karriere, tolle Freunde, ein Leben im Wohlstand –, aber wann hat sie eigentlich aufgehört, an die Liebe zu glauben? Und welche Rolle spielte dabei der Tod ihres Vaters? Als sie nach einem Unfall wieder zu sich kommt, ist Ramie plötzlich wieder 18 Jahre alt – und kann alle Entscheidungen von damals mit dem Wissen von heute erneut treffen. Doch die Frage, welcher Weg sie zu ihrem Glück führen wird, ist immer noch nicht viel leichter zu beantworten. Ein bezaubernder Roman über zweite Chancen und unsere Umwege zum Glück.
Holly führt eine Galerie in New York, Nicola ist erfolgreiche Schauspielerin, und Lexi – ja, die ist ziemlich fertig. Damals, als Teenager im Sommercamp, sah es anders aus: Holly war die mollige Träumerin, Nicola entsetzlich schüchtern. Und Lexi war der Star: reich, beliebt und fies. Jetzt erst erkennen Holly und Nicola, dass ihr lang vergessener Racheakt gegen Lexi unabsehbare Folgen hatte – und sie müssen etwas tun… Der witzige Roman über Rivalitäten, Geheimnisse und das, was Frauen gern sein möchten: schlank, schön und reich.
