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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartbreaking story of love and forgiveness in The Nightingale Daughters series from Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Douglas. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife!_______________London's East End, 1940: a frightened young woman gives birth to a tiny baby. Clearly alone, she refuses to hold the child: she can't let herself bond with the baby she must give up. But sometime in the night, a terrifying air raid forces the maternity unit to evacuate, and in the chaos, mother and baby are separated.Eighteen years later, student nurse Amy begins her career at the Nightingale Hospital. Finally away from the unhappy confines of home, she finds a friend and mentor in Sister Elizabeth Clyde. But Elizabeth is hiding a secret - one that could change both of their lives, forever.Will past mistakes destroy two families, or can love finally put an end to heartbreak Readers love Donna Douglas:'Loved every second of this book!' 5\* reader review'First class reading as always from Donna Douglas' 5\* reader review'Just wonderful' 5\* reader review'I have read all the Nightingale books twice!' 5\* reader review. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'One of the boldest thriller writers working today' TESS GERRITSEN'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' MICHAEL CONNELLY_________________________________________Watch Will Trent now on Disney+ The sixth Will Trent novel, from the #1 bestselling author. A woman is found brutally murdered in a sordid Atlanta apartment.But there's something strange about this particular slaying. Her blood-soaked body bears a chilling similarity to a woman found dead almost 40 years earlier. Could it be the work of a long-dormant serial killer Soon Special Agent Will Trent finds himself returning to the home he grew up in, and a past that could hold the clue to the killings._________________________________________Crime and thriller masters know there's nothing better than a little Slaughter:'I'd follow her anywhere' GILLIAN FLYNN'Passion, intensity, and humanity' LEE CHILD'A writer of extraordinary talents' KATHY REICHS'Fiction doesn't get any better than this' JEFFERY DEAVER'A great writer at the peak of her powers' PETER JAMES'Raw, powerful and utterly gripping' KATHRYN STOCKETT'With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last' CAMILLA LACKBERG'Amongst the world's greatest and finest crime writers' YRSA SIGURÐARDÓTTIR.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the fast-paced, action-packed adventure thriller, perfect for fans of Lee Child and Terry Hayes._________________________________They thought they found heaven on earth. They discover a living hell.When Brandt 'Doc' Savage and his girlfriend Kira land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they've found a perfect utopia. An escape from their tumultuous pasts.But they don't have long to enjoy their new-found peace before they are violently separated and dragged to opposite ends of the earth.As Doc searches the seas and continents for Kira, he discovers they are entangled in a global conspiracy that is bigger than he ever could have imagined.Can Doc and Kira find each other before one of their many enemies catches them first _________________________________PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN_________________________________Readers LOVE Doc Savage and Murder Island. \*\*\*\*\* 'Wow, wow, wow! To say I'm mesmerised by this book is an understatement. James Patterson's writing is so captivating.' \*\*\*\*\* 'I love this New Doc Savage series! The authors have done a great job bridging the original Doc Savage to his ancestor.'\*\*\*\*\* 'This book pulled me in from the start. I couldn't put it down.'\*\*\*\*\* 'Murder Island is a 5-star addictive, roller coaster ride!'\*\*\*\*\* 'Patterson and Sitts have crafted a story that is both thrilling and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for fans of adventure and crime fiction.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inspiring guide to fostering more security, intimacy and peace in our relationships, and in ourselves, from therapist and author of Anxiously Attached, Jessica Baum. 'A masterful integration of neuroscience, attachment theory, and real-world healing. Jessica Baum bridges clinical insight with deep compassion, offering readers a roadmap for transforming the way they relate to themselves and others.'Julie Menanno, author of Secure Love----What if feeling safe isn't a personality trait, but a skill you can practice We're taught to be strong and independent, but our nervous systems are wired for warm, steady connection. In Safe, leading psychotherapist and couples counsellor Jessica Baum offers a science-backed guide to building a felt sense of security in your body and in your relationships.Through guided meditations, reflections and journaling prompts, you'll learn to:- track your inner signals and regulate your nervous system- meet the younger parts of you still carrying old wounds- break repeating patterns, including the anxious-avoidant 'dance'- build supportive 'anchors' and healthier, more secure bondsDrawing on the neuroscience behind why we repeat old, painful patterns, and with compassionate, step-by-step tools, Safe helps you move out of survival mode and into deeper trust and connection. ----What readers are saying: ? ? ? ? &#11088 'One of the most profound books I've ever read. It helped me search my childhood for the love that was all around and not noticed, as well as see the trauma that's been holding me back from being my true authentic self.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of anxiety, avoidance, or over-giving, this book will meet you right where you are and show you a way forward.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'Safe isn't just another book about relationships; it's a piece of work that understands the human nervous system in a way that lands with real force.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'It's not just information, it's healing on the page.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An inspiring guide to fostering more security, intimacy and peace in our relationships, and in ourselves, from therapist and author of Anxiously Attached, Jessica Baum. 'A masterful integration of neuroscience, attachment theory, and real-world healing. Jessica Baum bridges clinical insight with deep compassion, offering readers a roadmap for transforming the way they relate to themselves and others.'Julie Menanno, author of Secure Love----What if feeling safe isn't a personality trait, but a skill you can practice We're taught to be strong and independent, but our nervous systems are wired for warm, steady connection. In Safe, leading psychotherapist and couples counsellor Jessica Baum offers a science-backed guide to building a felt sense of security in your body and in your relationships.Through guided meditations, reflections and journaling prompts, you'll learn to:- track your inner signals and regulate your nervous system- meet the younger parts of you still carrying old wounds- break repeating patterns, including the anxious-avoidant 'dance'- build supportive 'anchors' and healthier, more secure bondsDrawing on the neuroscience behind why we repeat old, painful patterns, and with compassionate, step-by-step tools, Safe helps you move out of survival mode and into deeper trust and connection. ----What readers are saying: ? ? ? ? &#11088 'One of the most profound books I've ever read. It helped me search my childhood for the love that was all around and not noticed, as well as see the trauma that's been holding me back from being my true authentic self.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of anxiety, avoidance, or over-giving, this book will meet you right where you are and show you a way forward.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'Safe isn't just another book about relationships; it's a piece of work that understands the human nervous system in a way that lands with real force.'? ? ? ? &#11088 'It's not just information, it's healing on the page.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion.--------------------------Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel's film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she's unfazed. What she's less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man.Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh. until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced.But as filming progresses, and the manor''s ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it''s a wrap --------------------------''Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy, Love at First Fright is a delicious treat!'' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop''El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love at First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi''s trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships.' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Journey to a magical hotel in the Swiss Alps in this spellbinding historical romance blending mystery, art, romance and time travel._________________________________'A captivating tapestry of love, tragedy, and time.' Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of Swordcatcher'An exquisite, fantastical puzzle box of a novel.' Kelly Link, bestselling author of The Book of Love'Beautiful and bittersweet time travel fantasy' Publishers' Weekly_________________________________BEHIND EVERY DOOR, A SECOND CHANCE'Have you travelled a long way ' she asked carefully.A smile twitched at the corner of his mouth. 'Well, yes,' he said slowly. 'Yes, you could say that. But it was worth the wait.'London, 2015When reclusive art appraiser Eve Shaw shakes the hand of a silver-haired gentleman in her London office, the warmth of his palm sends a spark through her.His name is Max Everly - curiously, the same name as Eve's favourite composer, born one hundred sixteen years prior. And she can't shake the feeling that she's held his hand before . . . but where, and when The White Octopus Hotel, 1935Decades earlier, high in the snowy Swiss Alps, Eve and a young Max Everly wander the winding halls of the grand belle epoque White Octopus Hotel, lost in time.Each of them has been through the trenches - Eve in a family accident and Max on the battlefields of the Great War - but for an impossible moment, love and healing are just a room away . . . if only they have the courage to step through the door._________________________________READERS LOVE THE WHITE OCTOPUS HOTEL'Five gloriously mind-bending, time-traveling stars from me!''Gorgeous GORGEOUS book. I'm in love''I'll be thinking about this one for a long time.''An exciting, touching, and hopeful magical love story''Alexandra Bell owns a slice of my heart.'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBENDiscover the next book in the globally bestselling Alex Cross series. now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross.________________Alex Cross thought serial killer Gary Soneji was dead and buried.But when a hidden cabin reveals a stash of gruesome trophies and diaries, Cross realises the Spider's evil influence has spread wider than he ever thought possible.The chilling truth soon becomes clear: Cross imprisoned the wrong man.As he studies the clues, Cross becomes enmeshed in a web of evil designed to ensnare him all along.Now he must retrace the steps of a long-ago investigation and face.the Return of the Spider.________________PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD'Alex Cross . only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE'I wrote, 'Along Came a Spider is the best thriller I've come across in many a year. It deserves to be this season's no. 1 bestseller and should instantly make James Patterson a household name.' A household name, indeed' NELSON DEMILLE'[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Liverpool, 1942As the threat of war draws closer, Isla Donahue seeks solace in her sweetheart, Rory.Their love for one another has never been stronger, but Isla struggles to ignore doubts surrounding her beau's tainted past.So when Rory unexpectedly comes face-to-face with his first love, her world is shaken.Can Isla draw on her own grit and determination to build a brighter future And can she make her dreams of a perfect white wedding come true this Christmas _____________________________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN:'Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joy''Hard to put down''Her characters are like old friends''Heartwarming romance'.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The electric new Clay Edison thriller from the New York Times bestselling, acclaimed father-son duo who write 'brilliant, page-turning fiction' (Stephen King). Clay Edison has left behind the Alameda County coroner's office to strike out on his own as a private investigator. He's perfectly happy investigating calm, low-stakes embezzlement cases - that is, until PI Regina Klein calls him with a case only he can solve. Adam Valois, the missing son of a wealthy Los Gatos couple, was found floating dead in the Bay with a head injury and drugs in his system. The police have lost interest, ruling it a likely overdose. But as Clay digs deeper into Adam's mysterious death, he begins to suspect darker forces are at play . . . ______________Praise for Jonathan Kellerman's New York Times No. 1 bestselling thrillers:'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' Sunday Telegraph'High-octane entertainment' The Times'Exceptionally exciting' New York Times'Jonathan Kellerman has delivered the goods again, adding another instalment to a series that shows no sign of running out of steam' Shots Magazine.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An unforgettable collaboration between an award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the and #1 international bestselling writer Harlan Coben.'A tour de force thriller. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!' Lucy Foley'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell'Savvy, smart and suspenseful' Val McDermid---------Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge.But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy - as well as absolute discretion.Halfway across the globe, one of the world's most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfils her end of the agreement.But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself - or she will be the next one who is . . . Gone Before Goodbye.---------Praise for Gone Before Goodbye:'Heart-racing, twist-loaded, and impossible to put down' The Real Book Spy'Breathlessly accomplished with a plot that surprises and moves in equal measure' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time'Gone Before Goodbye is a dynamic, riveting and twisty thriller-complete with a heroine that you'll absolutely love' Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me'I love Harlan Coben. I've read all his books' Bill Nighy'Witherspoon and Coben are a match made in literary heaven' USA Today'There were twists and turns I didn't expect and I really didn't want this to end' 5-star reader review'Trust me, you're going to want to read this!' 5-star reader review'A great read!' 5-star reader review.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Kitty Pryde, Betsy Braddock, and America Chavez race against time itself to save Jean Grey and the X-Men in this epic Multiversal adventure reimagining Marvel origin stories.So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched generations of mutants live in a world shaped by Jean Grey's legacy. But what if. that legacy was cut tragically short, dooming the world to a future without the X-Men What if. a watcher must do more than watch The year is 1990: The X-Men all perished more than a decade ago, and Kitty Pryde is no hero. Emma Frost rescued Kitty from an obscure existence as a mere rebellious teen kicked out of boarding school, terrified of ever being discovered as a mutant. After growing up under the tutelage of the White Queen, Kitty is an apex predator of a superior species, yet she lives alone in a tiny, rundown apartment, preferring isolation to a knife in the back. What is her alternative The world is what it is.But sometimes Kitty isn't so sure of that. Sometimes it feels like she phases right out of her own life. Breathe in: She's suddenly surrounded by friends she's never known, living out events that never happened. Breathe out: It's all back to normal. Kitty always shoves these flashes down, until someone from that other life finds her. This familiar stranger, Betsy Braddock, is a rambling confirmation that something is wrong with their world.Betsy has a wild theory and if it's right, Kitty's only shot at changing the present is to free-fall into the past. The girls follow a tenuous psychic trail back to the glory days of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, where they embed themselves with the X-Men. There they discover the inflection point that will unravel their future revolves around a certain omega-level mutant, destined to become the Phoenix. But little do Kitty and Betsy know, they're not alone in their search.The year is 1975: Jean Grey has weeks left to live. The Whisperer is coming. He has recruited an ally and accounted for every foreseeable variable. He will leave nothing to chance. He will lead this reality to its Doom.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Underworld has a queen!'Persephone and Hades are finally reunited when the banished goddess of spring returns to the Underworld to claim her rightful place as queen. Now that Hades and Persephone have defeated and imprisoned the power-hungry Kronos once more, nothing can keep them apart, and years of being separated have only made their desire for each other grow. But the other Olympians can't help but meddle, pushing the pair to make things official with a coronation - and a wedding.Ignoring the others who try to define their relationship, Hades and Persephone choose to take things at their own pace and focus on rebuilding the Underworld. They begin by investigating how Kronos was first able to escape, and they learn the horrifying truth that he has captured a powerful young god whose abilities help Kronos project his thoughts outside of Tartarus - thoughts he uses to plague Hera's every waking moment. Though Kronos' physical form is locked away, Olympus will never be free until they can rescue the child from the furious Titan's grasp.To save the realms, Persephone must figure out her fertility goddess powers and embrace her role as Queen of the Underworld - even as it takes her further from her mother's expectations and her former place in the Mortal Realm.This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 207-233 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THIS IS HOW IT FEELS TO BE ANAKIN SKYWALKER.FOREVER__________REVENGE OF THE SITH: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITIONThis stunning deluxe edition of Revenge of the Sith, the bestselling novelization of the final film in George Lucas's epic Star Wars prequel trilogy¿ Over 170 annotations and a new introduction by author Matthew Stover¿ Full-sized poster jacket¿ Black digital edges with red text of an iconic quote¿ Illustrated endpapers depicting two pivotal scenes¿ A black-satin ribbon marker¿ Foil design on board featuring an iconic quoteBased on the story and screenplay by George Lucas, bestselling author Matthew Stover's Revenge of the Sith novelization captures the iconic characters of Star Wars in all their complexity and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle. The pivotal final steps of Anakin Skywalker's fall to the dark side, the end of the Republic, and the rise of the Empire are rendered in stunning style.In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of Revenge of the Sith, this deluxe fully annotated edition features never-before-shared insights into the creation of a masterpiece, with over 170 annotations and a special new introduction by New York Times bestselling author Matthew Stover. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -'The Underworld has a queen!'Persephone and Hades are finally reunited when the banished goddess of spring returns to the Underworld to claim her rightful place as queen. Now that Hades and Persephone have defeated and imprisoned the power-hungry Kronos once more, nothing can keep them apart, and years of being separated have only made their desire for each other grow. But the other Olympians can't help but meddle, pushing the pair to make things official with a coronation - and a wedding.Ignoring the others who try to define their relationship, Hades and Persephone choose to take things at their own pace and focus on rebuilding the Underworld. They begin by investigating how Kronos was first able to escape, and they learn the horrifying truth that he has captured a powerful young god whose abilities help Kronos project his thoughts outside of Tartarus - thoughts he uses to plague Hera's every waking moment. Though Kronos' physical form is locked away, Olympus will never be free until they can rescue the child from the furious Titan's grasp.To save the realms, Persephone must figure out her fertility goddess powers and embrace her role as Queen of the Underworld - even as it takes her further from her mother's expectations and her former place in the Mortal Realm.This edition of Smythe's original Eisner Award-winning webcomic Lore Olympus features a brand-new, exclusive short story from creator Rachel Smythe and brings the Greek pantheon into the modern age in a sharply perceptive and romantic graphic novel.This volume collects episodes 207-233 of the #1 WEBTOON comic Lore Olympus. 432 pp. Englisch. …