Titia Ram Book order (chronological)

#1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another gripping thriller

Audrey's family has fallen apart. Her two grown-up daughters, Jess and Lily, are estranged, and her two teenage granddaughters have never been allowed to meet. A secret that echoes back thirty years has splintered the family in two, but is also the one thing keeping them connected. As tensions reach breaking point, the irrevocable choice that one of them made all those years ago is about to surface. After years of secrets and silence, how can one broken family find their way back to each other?

Hallie Erminie, die eind negentiende eeuw opgroeit in een plantersfamilie in Kentucky, is een wilskrachtige jonge vrouw die één grote passie heeft in haar leven: schrijven. Ze is vastbesloten een groot schrijfster te worden en laat zich niet tegenhouden door de conventies van haar tijd, die bepalen dat een vrouw hoort te trouwen en kinderen te krijgen. Met het manuscript van haar debuutroman in haar koffer reist ze af naar New York om een uitgever te zoeken. Daar leert ze de journalist Post Wheeler kennen, een overtuigd vrijgezel. Vrij van amoureuze verwachtingen ontwikkelt zich tussen hen een bijzondere vriendschap, gebaseerd op wederzijds respect. Zo begint een spel van aantrekken en afstoten dat tien jaar zal duren en hen naar Europa, alle uithoeken van Amerika en zelfs Japan zal brengen. Steeds weer merken ze dat de aantrekkingskracht tussen hen groeit, maar het lot lijkt hen telkens uit elkaar te drijven. Durven ze elkaar uiteindelijk de liefde te verklaren?

Surviving an airplane crash leads to unexpected challenges rather than a carefree existence. The narrative explores the protagonist's journey as they grapple with the aftermath of the disaster, revealing how trauma and survival impact their life and relationships. Themes of resilience and the struggle to find meaning in the chaos are central to this gripping tale.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy marks the highly anticipated return of one of modern literature's most beloved characters, created by Helen Fielding. Following the success of Bridget Jones's Diary and its sequel, which sold over 15 million copies and inspired blockbuster films, this new installment explores Bridget's life in contemporary London. As she navigates the complexities of aging, maintaining her sex appeal, and the pitfalls of modern technology—like drunken texting, skinny jeans, and the chaos of multiple remotes—Bridget's relatable struggles resonate with readers. This uproariously funny novel captures the essence of modern life and celebrates the enduring charm of our favorite Everywoman. Helen Fielding, the author, studied English at St Anne's College, Oxford, and has a background in writing and producing for the BBC. She has contributed to major publications such as the Sunday Times, the Telegraph, and the Independent, where her anonymous column evolved into the iconic Bridget Jones's Diary. With her unique voice and keen observations, Fielding continues to engage and entertain readers with Bridget's adventures.

A gripping multi-generational family drama set in London and Cornwall, from 1908 until the 1950s. On an autumn day in 1909 wealthy young Richard Finborough catches sight of twenty-year-old Isabel Zeale at the harbour at Lynmouth in Devon. Her beauty captivates him. Aware of shameful secrets in her past, Isabel has no intention of letting anyone into her life, but Richard's persistence and ardour eventually win him her trust - and her hand in marriage. The decades pass and Isabel and Richard raise a family through the turbulent times of the First World War and the 1920s. As her children reach adulthood, Isabel is convinced her secret is safe - until an old acquaintance emerges from the shadows, turning her world upside down. To protect the happiness of those she loves most, Isabel must find the courage to confront what came before, and live with the consequences

A stunning epic novel of secrets, betrayal and passion, from 1933 to the 1960s 1933. Tessa and Frederica Nicolson enjoy one last idyllic summer at the beautiful Villa Millefiore, overlooking Florence. Four years later, Italy is a distant memory and Tessa is revelling in the glamour and excitement of modelling in London, until a passionate affair with married author Milo Rycroft leads to tragic consequences. Tessa returns to Florence, and, missing her sister desperately, Freddie, too, travels to Italy, where she is swept up in adventure, danger and romance, and makes a chance encounter that will change her life. With the outbreak of World War Two, Tessa and Freddie must fight for their own survival and happiness, while they wonder whether they will ever see each other again...

Wanneer Claire Barclay hoort dat haar geliefde stiefvader een beroerte heeft gehad, besluiten zij en haar man Art vanuit New York naar Schotland te vliegen om gedurende de zomer voor Leo te zorgen. Leo blijkt niet meer zelfstandig te kunnen wonen, maar weigert zijn vertrouwde huis te verlaten. Art komt met een plan om de woning te verbouwen tot conferentieoord en ernaast een cottage voor Leo te laten bouwen. De situatie wordt gecompliceerd als Claires oude vlam, Jonas Fairwether, de verzorger en vertrouweling van Leo, voorstelt om het huis en het land te veilen. Dan ontdekt Claire dat er een aanvraag is ingediend om een bouwproject te starten op het land van Leo. Ze begint te vermoeden dat Jonas misbruik probeert te maken van de oude man. Maar is dat echt zijn enige motief?

From the bestselling author of Good in Bed and In Her Shoes, a truthful, poignant and hilarious collection of short stories on love and loss

Slowly she opened her eyes and he rewarded her with one of his softest smiles, brushing her wet, sticky hair off her face, using the edge of her coat sleeve to wipe away the slime around her nose and lips. 'I don't want to,' she whispered, trembling as she gazed at him. 'I don't want to...' She couldn't finish the sentence. Die. Die with me. Be with me forever. That's what he said. You could find your new best friend on the net... ...or discover your worst nightmare. For fifteen-year-old Gemma, it's already too late. Her body was found in the nave of the parish church in Ealing. For D.I. Mark Tartaglia and the murder squad at Barnes, it's just a matter of time before the tragedy repeats itself. For Elena Forbes, it's a cracking start to her new career as a crime writer.

/ 9045850621 / Suspense / Thrillers / Nederlands / Dutch / Néerlandais / Niederländisch / soft cover / 15 x 23 cm / 710 .pp /

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.

The story of three very different women as they navigate one of life's most wonderful and perilous transitions: the journey of new motherhood.

Ein Kellner gewinnt in der indischen Version von „Wer wird Millionär?“ eine Milliarde Rupien (15 Millionen Euro). Doch wie kann dies so einem gelingen? Einem, der gar keine Schulbildung hat? Die Polizei verhaftet ihn wegen Betrugs und versucht seine „Masche“ aus ihm herauszufoltern. Doch dann taucht Smita auf. Sie erklärt, sie sei seine Anwältin. Er erzählt ihr zu jeder Frage eine Geschichte aus seinem Leben, eine Geschichte, die begründet, warum er jede Frage korrekt beantworten konnte. Die Geschichten stehen zunächst unverbunden nebeneinander, Geschichten aus Indiens Slums, von denen, die nicht am indischen Technologie-Boom teilhaben. Brutale, traurige, aber oft auch witzige Geschichten, voller Leben, von Menschen, die immer wieder auf die Nase fallen und doch wieder aufstehen. Aber am Ende werden diese Geschichten von Swarup auf wunderbare Weise zusammengewebt. Abiturempfehlung zum Themenbereich India

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