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Bei einem Segeltörn verliert Paul seinen Zwillingsbruder; Rosas Familie wird nach dem Versuch, über die Ostsee in den Westen zu fliehen, auseinandergerissen; Hagen hat am Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs nur sein eigenes Leben retten können. Der Zufall bringt die drei im „Haus fernab des Meeres" zusammen. Was sie verbindet, sind die Verluste, die sie erlitten haben. Aber kann aus gleichem Unglück wirklich Freundschaft entstehen, wie das Sprichwort...
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Dive into the boundless imagination of Tommy, a young boy whose dreams take him on the wildest adventures across space, time, and fantastical realms in "Tommy's Dream Odyssey: Adventures of the Little Explorer." Every night, Tommy closes his eyes and embarks on journeys unimaginable during the daylight hours. From roaming the lush jungles where dinosaurs still roam to steering a pirate ship through stormy seas, Tommy's adventures blend excitement...
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In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers-one white, one Black-living in a "perfect" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America's all-too-familiar racial reckoning.
De'Andrea Whitman, her husband Malik, and their five-year-old daughter, Nina, are new to the upper-crust white suburb of Rolling Hills, Virginia-a...
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In the era of big hair, massive shoulder pads, Reaganomics and Madonna, four newspaper women are desperately seeking success. Maureen, Tina, Elektra, and Sarah bond over their love of newswriting and cats but learn female friendships can be as tricky to navigate as love affairs. When Sarah slips into unconsciousness after an accident, her friends resort to feline subterfuge to wake her from the state they call "cat dreaming." Cat Dreaming: A Story...
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"Try to get along and don't keep score. It doesn't matter who has more toys. Just have fun, my girls and boys. Don't YOU be a bully, not even now and then, not even to a foe or friend." Known as Mombat to her kids, she has plenty of ideas on how everyone can learn to get along with others and have fun. Using her wit and insightful wisdom, Mombat aims to make the world a better place by teaching positive communication skills and the importance of...
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"Unleashing Creativity: A Guide to Igniting Your Imagination" by Masonwabe Nyanga is a transformative exploration into the boundless world of creativity. This inspiring guide invites readers on a captivating journey, providing insights, practical tools, and profound perspectives to unlock their imaginative potential.Key Features:1. Comprehensive Exploration: From understanding the roots of creativity to overcoming blocks, the book delves into various...
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Picking up the story of Kate Webster and Cass Wivenhoe that began with First Friends, A Friend of the Family (published in the UK as Thea's Parrot) tells the tale of one of their friends, Felicity, a married woman who has been dallying with George, another mutual acquaintance. When Felicity is widowed, everyone expects George to pop the question. He does, but to the astonishment of Kate and Cass, his intended bride is not Felicity. With her usual...
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Nothing illustrates friendship better than understanding what's between the lines or the unspoken word.In a world of randy vicars, cheating husbands, a demented dad, a son who collects dummies, and a vegetarian who eats meat, southern Jane and northern Daisy meet on a cruise. After becoming friends, they decide to email each other to keep themselves sane. A hilariously funny look at life that proves women over fifty should never be written off.And...
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Abyss Of Love And Blood, is a bloody and lovely story by Reza Taheri Bashar that tells the story of greed and love and Jealousy and grudge.that tells the story of conspiracy and Betrayal and spiteful in the royal family.A conspiracy and battle that kills each royal family member little by littleThis book is a rare and truly different story.
11) The Quest
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Roderique loved growing up on his father's farm; he would dream of far-off lands like most young men. Roderique's older brother Louis was a Catholic priest, making their Mother so proud. Roderique knew that his brother wanted him gone so he could inherit the farm and land. As brothers, they never got along. Louis was always jealous and would go out of his way to cause trouble for his younger brother. Roderique knew what his brother was like and never...
12) Ketchup
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Ketchup is a poignant tale of resilience and the transformative power of friendship, and a beacon of hope for those battling the shadows of their past.Meet Reena, a young woman grappling with the aftermath of grooming and abuse. Her journey of confronting her traumatic past begins after a mental breakdown. Zuby, Reena's manager, becomes an unexpected ally, listening to Reena's story with empathy and understanding. Their bond blossoms into a deep,...
13) Gang of Mischief
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What would you do if you met talking animals? Would you tell anybody? Rue meets these animals and tries her best to protect them, while they turn her life upside down. But one thing is for sure, her life will never be the same.
14) One of a Kind
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A long-held secret, and a beautiful heart hoping to be understood.
Cressida Tarbet loves her job at an animal rescue centre, even if it means she's resigned herself to scrimping to make ends meet - a lifestyle far removed from her best friend Ivo's, in his ancestral gatehouse stuffed with antiques and art.
But although their upbringings were different, Ivo has held Cress's heart ever since she clapped eyes on him at university. The trouble is –...
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Five lonely strangers join a bar trivia team in an effort to find friends, but end up on a path that will change each of their lives forever, in this heartwarming debut perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Sophie Kinsella. How do you make friends as an adult? That's one question lonely Londoners Bryony, Harry, Jaime, Luke, and Donna would really like the answer to. They tend to do better with questions of a different variety-trivia questions like...
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When Things Fall Out of Place is a gripping psychological thriller set in a small coastal town. The story follows Sarah, a woman who appears to have the perfect life until tragedy strikes and everything begins to unravel. As Sarah tries to rebuild her shattered existence, she discovers that strength can come from embracing vulnerability. Alongside Sarah are key characters like Emma, her childhood best friend who provides support during her darkest...
17) Perfume River
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A struggling young artist. A bus stop. A boy.A story about anxiety and hope.Did Sam deserve to be happy or not? Wasn't it that simple?All her life, all the men she'd wanted to love, all the chances she'd taken, left her at night with a stereo and a skylight in the ceiling, where all she could see were the icy stars.Sam drew everyday people doing everyday things. Then she met Rexel. Their unlikely friendship is the backdrop for a story about believing...
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This is an emotionally compelling, laugh out loud, snarky novella written by, for, and about "women of a certain age." Ellen, self-diagnoses as a pissed off, menopausal crazy lady when her husband, Dumbass, leaves her for another woman taking with him half the equity in Ellen's home and business. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Ellen resentfully attends therapy with Libby, who helps Ellen work through her feelings of anger and betrayal, and...
20) Calla's Kitchen
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Calla Bond needs a rebound, and unfortunately so does her cooking. The chef and restaurateur lost her edge right about the time she found her fiance in bed with another woman. For the last year, the only thing saving her restaurant has been her family of friends willing to pick up the slack while she nursed a deeply broken heart. Now, however, Calla's nearly out of credit with her closest pals, and they're determined to help her heal her spirit and...
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