Kateřina Cardová Books

One girl can make a difference... Moscow has burned nearly to the ground, leaving its people searching for answers - and someone to hold accountable. Vasya finds herself on her own, amid a rabid mob that calls for her death, blaming her witchery for their misfortune. Then a vengeful demon returns, renewed and stronger than ever, determined to spread chaos in his wake and never be chained again. Enlisting the hateful priest Konstantin as his servant, turmoil plagues the Muscovites and the magical creatures alike, and all find their fates resting on the shoulders of Vasya. With an uncertain destiny ahead of her, Vasya learns surprising truths of her past as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all...

For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark- marriage or life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way- magic. . . The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse. Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical. . . *The next book in the series, The Winter of the Witch, is available to pre-order*

Autoři společnými silami, třebaže každý zvlášť, rozluštili v metafoře zakódované tajemství našich vnitřních světů. Předestírají před námi pohádku jako návod k nalezení ztracené rovnováhy mezi ženským a mužským elementem našeho já. Ruští bohatýři a zlé baby jagy jako tajemné pochody našeho podvědomí? Došli jsme v naší západní kultuře k bodu, kdy ženy už tolik nemilují muže? Proč by mělo být jedno pohlaví obdařeno větším dílem lásky než druhé? Oba autoři se snaží nahlédnout pod povrch věcí.

Ženský román s psychologickou zápletkou líčí kritickou etapu v životě manželky autoritativního bohatého muže. Hrdinčin život manželky charismatického podnikatele byl velice složitý, musela zápolit nejen s jeho složitou povahou, ale i s řadou příbuzných, k nimž v průběhu let musela upravit svůj vztah. V okamžiku, kdy se manžel dostává do problémů, hodnotí žena své dosavadní manželství a vyvstává před ní závažná otázka, zdá má v zájmu svého muže a bezpečí svých dětí vyslovit lež, která by zachránila muže i její manželství. Po citové krizi, kterou právě přestála, zápasí s pochybnostmi a ptá se sama sebe, jestli svého muže milovala natolik, aby kvůli němu lhala.

Román pro ženy o krachu dvacetiletého manželství, kdy matka dvou synů musí najít novou životní náplň a vyrovnat se s manželovou nevěrou. Čtyřicetiletá hrdinka zdrceně zjišťuje, že její manžel si našel mladší a krásnější ženu, ale na rozvod nemyslí. Tato situace jí připadá neudržitelná, po počátečním šoku si najde zaměstnání, které ji baví a trvá na rozvodu. Nový život a získaná nezávislost se jí brzy zalíbí, zvláště když získá řadu nových přátel a manžela, který by se rád vrátil, definitivně odmítne, protože si naplno uvědomila jeho sobectví. Dokáže ale na něho myslet bez původní zahořklosti a nenávisti.

Rose Fiorello has nothing - except a mane of blue-black hair, she-wolf eyes and a blistering hatred of Rothstein Realty, the ruthless property developer that crushed her father's business. And then she meets Jake, the sexy, arrogant heir to the Rothstein fortune... Poppy Allen has the perfect LA princess lifestyle: wealthy parents, a lovely home and looks that stop traffic. But Poppy craves the excitement of rock 'n' roll... For Daisy Markham, life at her English boarding school is unbearable. Overweight and underachieving, she escapes by devouring glitzy novels. And she's starting to think she'd be better off writing them rather than reading them... Three women determined to get exactly what they want. But they share a secret that's going to unite them in a way they could never have imagined...

'Frost-demons have no interest in mortal girls wed to mortal men. In the stories, they only come for the wild maiden.' In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church. But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods... Atmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Neil Gaiman.

In South Carolina, a young black man faces the death penalty for the rape and murder of Marianne Larousse, daughter of one of the wealthiest men in the state. It's a case that nobody wants to touch, a case with its roots in old evil, and old evil is private detective Charlie Parker's speciality. But Parker is about to make a descent into the abyss, a confrontation with dark forces that threaten all that Parker holds dear: his lover, his unborn child, even his soul. . . For in a prison cell, a fanatical preacher is about to take his revenge on Charlie Parker, its instruments the very men that Parker is hunting, and a strange, hunched creature that keeps its own secrets buried by a riverbank: the undiscovered killer Cyrus Nairn. Soon, all of these figures will face a final reckoning in southern swamps and northern forests, in distant locations linked by a single thread, a place where the paths of the living and the dead converge. A place known only as the White Road.

True crime writer Wylie Lark doesn't mind being snowed in at the isolated farmhouse where she's retreated to write her new book. A cozy fire, complete silence. It would be perfect, if not for the fact that decades earlier, at this very house, two people were murdered in cold blood and a girl disappeared without a trace. As the storm worsens, Wylie finds herself trapped inside the house, haunted by the secrets contained within its walls--haunted by secrets of her own. Then she discovers a small child in the snow just outside. After bringing the child inside for warmth and safety, she begins to search for answers. But soon it becomes clear that the farmhouse isn't as isolated as she thought, and someone is willing to do anything to find them. And don't miss these other great stories by Heather! The Weight of Silence These Things Hidden Little Mercies MIssing Pieces Not a Sound Before She Was Found This is How I Lied

Jo is an actress on the country¿s most popular soap, Westfield. It¿s a far cry from her West End stage ambitions, but as a single mother to two young daughters she needs the steady income. Then ratings start to drop and the infamous Richard Black ¿ known to actors as the Grim Reaper for his tendency to hand out multiple P45s ¿ is rushed in to reverse Westfield¿s fortunes. But Jo soon discovers that there is more to the Grim Reaper than instant, dramatic death ¿ Kiss and Tell is a captivating, truly romantic comedy where real life upstages soap life and where Jo¿s every move has the potential to become tomorrow¿s headlines.

Set in a quiet Iowa town, this gripping thriller revolves around three young girlfriends whose lives are disrupted by a dark obsession and a chilling crime. As the story unfolds, the bonds of friendship are tested against the backdrop of suspense and intrigue, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the impact of their choices. The author, known for her bestselling work, weaves a tale that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the darker sides of human nature.

Exploring the transformative power of pleasure, this book delves into its role in enhancing well-being and fostering deeper connections. It examines how embracing joy and sensuality can lead to personal growth and fulfillment. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, readers are encouraged to cultivate a pleasure-oriented mindset, ultimately promoting a richer, more vibrant life. The narrative invites reflection on societal norms surrounding pleasure and encourages a redefinition of what it means to truly enjoy life.

Das Schicksal riss meinen Vater mit kalter Grausamkeit in den Abgrund. Er verlor alles: sein Geld, seinen Ruf und seine Gesundheit. Ohne die teure medizinische Betreuung erwartete ihn der Tod. Doch ich war gewillt, alles zu tun, um ihn zu retten. Und deshalb, verzweifelt wie ich war, betrat ich den Herrenclub. Dort begegnete ich Gabriel Miller. Dieser gefährliche Mann liebte es, mich leiden zu sehen. Er sah, dass ich etwas besaß, das für einige Männer von Wert war: meine Jungfräulichkeit … Gabriel Miller und Avery im Schachspiel um Rache und Leidenschaft. Die ENDGAME-Trilogie von der US-Bestsellerautorin Skye Warren. Laura Kaye: 'Unverschämt sexy und voller dunkler Schönheit. Du wirst die Fortsetzung nicht abwarten können!' Jodi Ellen Malpas: 'Grandios und düster. Man wird süchtig danach!' Aleatha Romig: 'Diese Geschichte ist mit der Präzision eines Schachspiels geplant. Gabriel ist der perfekte Alpha und lässt dich erzittern, während seine Dominanz, Kraft und unerwartete Zärtlichkeit die ideale Mischung ergibt.'

I am the woman men pay thousands of dollars to sleep with. I do what I love and what I'm so very good at. Then he walks in and drops $30,000. He wants to talk. And kiss. And take me home. In a single night, this man turns everything upside-down and has me breaking every rule I've lived by to keep men at a distance. I'm about to learn some lessons the hard way. Don't tease him. Don't give him boundaries. And don't think you get a choice in who you love.

The first in the excellent Strange and Quinn series from 'The coolest writer in America' GQ. Derek Strange and Terry Quinn are ex-cops turned private detectives in Washington, DC. Hired to investigate the death of an off-duty black police officer at the hands of a white policeman, Strange and Quinn are faced with the institutionalised racism of the nation's most poorly trained and dangerous police force. As the two private detectives confront the degradation of the city's flourishing drug trade, they find themselves up against some of the most implacable, dead-eyed killers ever to grace the pages of a novel. In RIGHT AS RAIN George Pelecanos introduces a memorable pair of characters into the grittily real Washington DC landscape which has led to him being acclaimed as 'a great writer' THE TIMES

Hoshiko and Ben are on the run but cannot hide forever... the deadliest show on earth has been resurrected and if Ben thought he'd seen into its dark corners as an outsider, the true extent of the horrors that lurk beneath the Big Top are about to be revealed as he becomes the circus' new star attraction...

Filled with chills, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Arden’s latest installment in the creep-tastic Small Spaces Quartet is sure to haunt. Now in paperback. Until next time. That was the chilling promise the smiling man made to Ollie, Coco, and Brian after they last outsmarted him. And as the trio knows, the smiling man always keeps his promises. So when the lights flicker and a knock sounds at the door, there can only be one explanation: he’s back and a frightening new game is afoot. But before the three friends can unravel the smiling man’s latest nightmarish scheme, they set sail on Lake Champlain, where it’s said Vermont’s very own Loch Ness monster lives. Brian is thrilled. He hasn’t sailed since visiting family in Jamaica, and even the looming threat of the smiling man can’t put a damper on what is guaranteed to finally be a day of fun—even if it is awkward being stuck on a boat with his former best friend, Phil, and his new best friends, Coco and Ollie. But when this crew find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island and hunted by a monster on both land and sea, fun becomes the last thing on their minds. The smiling man has at long last set the stage for a perilous rematch. But this time, Brian is ready to play.

Seznamte se s Nancy Millerovou, sebevědomou mladou dámou, která má hlavu plnou ideálů a zkušeností pomálu... Sní o kariéře televizní redaktorky a nemůže ji tedy potkat nic lepšího, než když ji o prázdninách spadne do klína příležitost pracovat pro malou televizní společnost v Londýně. Když tam navíc potká atraktivního, báječného Aidana, připadá jí, že se její sny stávají skutečností. Jak se však postupně ukazuje, život není jen procházka růžovou zahradou, jak se zdá, ale ty růže mají taky pěkné trny.

The heroine of this novel is a tomboy. She loves her Doc Martens, heavy metal, and hanging out with her best friend, Ollie. She may have been born on a Tuesday, but graceful she isn't. However, Lucy's world is about to change. Ollie gets engaged, and her new boss wants her to smarten up. Lucy tries to turn herself into the kind of girl she thinks they want her to be - with hilarious and unexpected results.

A supercharged, glamorous adventure that ranges from New York to Morocco to the English countryside, When She Was Bad is the latest blockbuster novel from the bestselling author of Venus Envy and A Kept Woman.

You're one of the four fabulous Chambers cousins, blessed with beauty, brains and a lovely trust fund courtesy of your reclusive Uncle Clem. Suddenly everything changes when Uncle Clem announces he's getting married.

According to the old rhyme, 'Monday's child is fair of face' - but life isn't always so simple. Gorgeous goddesses seem to surround script-reader and wannabe movie-maker Anna Brown - from her deranged glamour-queen boss to her perfect, pouting flat-mates - for Anna, being less-than-beautiful is very hard to bear. With a dead-end job and a ghastly boyfriend to boot, she wonders if she can ever be a success. In fashion and beauty crazed London, perhaps being talented just isn't enough. Enter Mark Swan, Britain's hottest director. Rugged, reclusive and powerful, everybody wants a piece of him - from studio heads to supermodels. He could be Anna's ticket to the top, but how can she ever hope to snag such a big star? Fed up of being downbeat and dowdy, Anna decides to chase her dreams and, with a little help from her friends, embarks on a madcap scheme to get just what she's after...

Život sám je někdy nejlepší recept na katastrofu. A někdy si holky prostě musejí vymyslet vlastní recepty. Junii Wongové-Goldsteinové je sedmnáct, je školní přebornicí v běhu a právě se rozešla s první velkou láskou Brianem, protože každý měl trochu jiné představy o sexuálním životě. Její kamarádka Celia Clarkeová má zase problémy s otcem, který se zamiloval do příšerné Angličanky, a s muži vůbec, protože žádný neodpovídá jejímu vysokému standardu. A Celiina spolužačka Danielle Battagliová si zase neví rady s přelétavým Stevem a k tomu jí zemřela babička, která jí byla druhou matkou. Co si počít, když nic nejde tak, jak si člověk představuje? Junie, Celia a Danielle si recept najdou. A to doslova. A pustí se do vaření. Podaří se jim snáz vyřešit problémy nad dobrým jídlem?

As the concluding installment of a trilogy, this book brings to a thrilling climax the journeys of its beloved characters. Tensions rise as they face their ultimate challenges and confront unresolved conflicts. Themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the quest for identity resonate throughout the narrative, culminating in an epic showdown that tests their limits. Readers can expect emotional depth and surprising twists that tie together the overarching storylines, providing a satisfying resolution to the series.

Kniha o tom, že i s hvězdami mohou nastat potíže. Kniha, která se s barevnou pohádkovou lehkostí dotýká nelehkých osudů. Kniha, jejímž posláním není ukazovat děsivé věci, ale vytvořit rodičům bezpečný prostor, aby tento těžko uvěřitelný příběh Holokaustu mohli svým dětem vyprávět sami.