Sourcebooks inc aug 2026 (26 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Give your baby a treat with this adorable Halloween board book featuring three sound buttons!Listen to the spooky sounds of the season with this fun interactive sound board book. The small size is perfect for little hands and the sound buttons have bright illustrations for readers big and small to enjoy. A combination of photographs and illustrations will engage young readers and encourage them to interact with each spread again and again!- Three sound buttons and colorful artwork will delight and engage your child- Sound elements on every spread stimulate the senses and support early-learning development- Makes a wonderful Halloween, baby shower, birthday gift, or diaper bag must-have. Anglicas, Louise (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lift a flap. Find a clue. Crack the case. Learn something new! Come along for a playful mystery with Little Sherlock and his loyal pup, Watson, as they invite your little one to explore a night filled with surprises. With each turn of the page, readers are invited to lift flaps, follow rhyming riddles, and piece together what spooky holiday is just around the corner.This engaging, interactive experience allows your baby or toddler to become part of the adventure-building confidence as they solve clues and uncover what makes Halloween so special while also supporting fine motor and early reasoning skills. This cozy board book is the perfect Halloween gift, boo basket stuffer, and anytime autumn read-aloud for little detectives ages 0-3! It's a night full of fun for you and for me! Let's go explore and see what we see! Why readers love A Trick or Treat Surprise: - Sturdy board pages with durable flaps and a mirror, perfect for little hands! - Turns reading into connection by fostering bonding, curiosity, and proud 'I did it!' moments- Iconic and familiar characters that both children and adults will love, especially fans of Sherlock Holmes. Clark, Noël (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Babies will love hearing all the things-that-go in this colorful book featuring three sound buttons!Honk-honk, beep-beep, listen to all the vehicles with this interactive sound board book. The small size is perfect for little hands and the sound buttons have bright illustrations for readers big and small to enjoy. A combination of photographs and illustrations will engage young readers and encourage them to interact with each spread again and again!- Three sound buttons and colorful artwork will delight and engage your child- Sound elements on every spread stimulate the senses and support early-learning development - Makes a wonderful baby shower, birthday or Valentine's Day gift; holiday stocking stuffer, Easter basket stuffer, or diaper bag must-have. Anglicas, Louise (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fun story of a delinquent Christmas tree with a fate it never expected-now in a board book format to accompany the growing trend of Halloween trees.A sapling, determined not to suffer the fate of the other pines, declares, 'I don't like lights, I don't like decorations, and I don't like people.' As he grows, his determination not to grow into a Christmas tree gnarls his branches so that he becomes a twisted, spooky old tree.When some inventive children discover him, he begins to change his mind, but discovers it's too late to become a Christmas tree.When the parents threaten to cut the ugly tree down, the children save him in a way that makes everyone-including the tree-happy. Martínez, Teresa (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Build little ones' communication skills by clapping, pointing, waving, and more with this fun-to-read board book created by an early speech expert!Gestures are important milestones that support language learning. Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! helps you teach them first gestures using an expert-created approach and features:- Simple gestures that little ones can use to communicate and support language skills- Adorable photographs that encourage social emotional learning- Rhythm and rhyme to encourage repetition and keep babies and toddlers engagedWhether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, Clap, Wave, Blow a Kiss! is a joyful, research-backed way to nurture your child's first steps toward talking-one gesture at a time. Dale-Scott, Lindsay (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This book does a fantastic job of teaching actions and consequences without resorting to unnecessarily scary cautionary tales.' - School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEWA treasure trove of 50+ fun and memorable poems for children to learn, say, and share.Give your child the gift of words, curiosity, and connection with this delightful collection of poems and activities designed to teach life skills in three essential areas: health and hygiene, safety, and social skills.The book is structured in an age-appropriate, engaging way with:- Poems to Memorize: 50+ delightful poems children can learn and recite-building memory, self-confidence, and awareness of others.- Conversation Questions: Simple prompts that encourage kids to share ideas, feelings, and stories.- Fun Facts About Growing Up: Fascinating tidbits that connect poems to everyday life experiences.Perfect for family reading, classrooms, or bedtime, this collection offers more than just words-it creates opportunities for bonding, empowerment, and joy for little ones. Children will grow in confidence while celebrating themselves, the world around them, and the adventure of growing up. Holmes, Denise (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Sweet, spicy romance that will tug on every single heart string.' - Melanie Harlow, USA Today bestselling authorImagine this: an author with a raging case of writer's block finds an unexpected source of inspiration in her grumpy, gorgeous new roommate. Sounds amazing, right Except that new roommate is my childhood best friend. And Ian Wilder has been off-limits since I was five.It's been over a decade since I've seen him, but when I return to my hometown after years away, Ian's exactly the man I remembered. The same guy who gave me his coat on a playground when we were kids and promised he'd take care of me forever. I need a quiet place to work with this deadline looming. I need a place where my daughter can unwind. Enter Ian with an offer I can't refuse: his spare bedroom.It's an easy yes. Except now the problem is I can't stop thinking about him, and these thoughts They're wandering out of the friend zone. I keep imagining very creative ways to rip off his clothes. And Ian starts giving me looks of his own, the kind that make my heart race.One night, we cross a line we can't uncross. The lines have blurred, and our friendship is hanging by a thread.Imagine this: a woman falling for her best friend. And she has no idea if he feels the same.The third book in the Wilder Family series is a slow burn, friends to lovers, forced proximity romance mixed with rugged small-town charm and heartwarming family shenanigans. Welcome to the Wilder family!TropesSmall Town RomanceFriends to LoversSingle MumSlow Burn RomanceForced ProximitySecond Chance Romance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A Lauren Blakely book is a guarantee of a good time.' - Meghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling authorFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely comes the second book in Darling Springs-a brand-new, quirky small town romance series.\*\*\*Welcome to Darling Springs: a small town where word travels fast, celebrity doggies come for their day spa, and your one-night stand might one day accidentally become your work buddy.or more.Chloe Rivers's impulsive one-night stand has turned out to be a total mistake-in more ways than one. But after an actress hires the small town dog trainer to teach her pup, and all her famous friends come clamouring too, it's too late to find a workplace that isn't owned by the sexy stranger she spent that steamy night with last month.Sawyer Dumont is serious about running Darling Springs' new doggy-daycare as professionally as possible. He's a total grump in a tailored suit, no matter how sunshine-y Chloe is as they pretend their hot night didn't happen. But when he squeezes that hard body past her as she brings doughnuts to work, his dark eyes roaming over Chloe as she teaches Fido to sit, stay and come-she's sure he can't stop thinking about it either.But when she needs a dance partner for the town fundraiser that her client roped her into, she senses an opportunity. And, it turns out Mr Serious Boss is up for dance lessons.Giving into their Dirty Dancing chemistry just once won't hurt.Two might be pushing it. By the seventh, it's undeniable-she's got a crush on him too.I've Got a Crush on You is the second in a brand-new, quirky small town romcom series full of hysterical situations and quirky, memorable characters who are ready to fall in love.TropesGrumpy x SunshineSmall Town RomanceWorkplace RomanceOne Night StandR+ High Heat.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From critically acclaimed, bestselling author M.K. Lobb comes a noir romantic fantasy set in a world in which sin is a fatal disease, and the rich hire the poor to carry out their basest instincts-until the forbidden romance between a sinner and a mysterious figure threatens to destroy everything.Nothing is sacred for those willing to pay the price. In Valestadt, everything has a price. Sin leaves its mark in the form of the Bloodrot, a slow-creeping disease that leads to madness, then death. The rich outsource their violence. The poor sell theirs and suffer the cost. Talin Keller is a sinner. Employed by the holiest man in the city, the Prophet, she stains her hands so his can stay clean. But with her Bloodrot rapidly advancing, Talin knows her next job could be her last. Then a new assignment puts Talin on a collision course with the Warden, a shadowy figure whose name is spoken like a warning. If she can get close, she can trade his life for her own freedom-and escape the death her sins have promised. That is, if she can stay steady on the knife's edge. Because Talin is dangerously drawn to the Warden. He is sharp, cruel, and whatever blazes in him sparks against every dark part of her. If she isn't careful, her plans will burn.As savior and sinner tangle, Talin uncovers a conspiracy tied to the past she thought dead. And in Valestadt, where sin is currency, she'll have to decide what she's willing to pay to survive.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author Jeneane O'Riley comes the next in a series of deliciously dark and whimsical standalone romances.She brought him back from death.Now he is the one thing she cannot survive losing.In 1795, in a shadowed city of the Holy Roman Empire, Victoria Frankenstein is invisible: brilliant enough to rival any scientist, yet condemned to silence in a world that forbids women their power.When her miracle surgeon father falls gravely ill, grief drives her to a heretical act. Beneath candlelight and prayers long abandoned, Victoria stitches life from death and calls a man back into cold flesh and waiting lungs.What rises from her table is not a monster.Bound to her by blood, breath, and the terrible intimacy of creation, he belongs to her in ways no living man ever could-and he knows it. He watches her. Learns her. Wants her with a hunger that borders on worship, and a possessiveness that should frighten her.As desire coils into obsession, Victoria must face the truth she has always feared: being wanted by her creation is a power she cannot control. His devotion is absolute, consuming, and beautiful, and in an empire that burns women for reaching beyond their place, loving him may be the most dangerous act of all.Because she did not simply give him life. She made herself his reason for living.And love, once stitched into existence, does not let go.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland comes an all-new fall romance.She's counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He's counting on making her stay.Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves. Allegra Bianchi goes to escape-New York, her ex's new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment she was passed over for partner.Her plan is simple: settle her eccentric Italian grandmother's estate, sell whatever isn't nailed down, and return to the life she's worked too hard to lose.Instead, she walks into a mess-a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.Then there's the neighbor she clashes with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases her family's land and refuses to be impressed by her credentials-or her attitude. He's rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that feels long past, and the word rush isn't part of his vocabulary. Basically, they're exact opposites.But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor Allegra doesn't realize she's wearing, and Matteo shows her the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.She goes to Tuscany to escape.But now that the countdown to going home is on, Allegra isn't sure she's ready to leave.And the life she's falling for comes with a looming expiration date.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The cat distribution system is about to get magical.Woodland elf Theo Brylar should be basking in bliss. He and his human partner, Arleta, have a thriving bakery, a baby on the way, and a bright future in Adenashire. But beneath his calm exterior, Theo's anxiety simmers-stirred by old grief, complicated family, and emotions he doesn't always understand.Hoping to steady his nerves, Theo turns to eccentric wizard Ibus Ironflame, who offers him a supposedly soothing potion. What Theo gets instead is a magical mix-up: stray cats begin appearing on his doorstep.then multiplying until the bakery becomes Adenashire's first cat café.As the cats take over his life, Theo worries he's juggling more than he can handle, and that was before his mother complicated things with a surprise visit. But with guidance from his forest lynx companion, Faylin, and Arleta's steady love, Theo may come to realize that even the messiest moments can lead to something unexpectedly beautiful-especially when surrounded by cats.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - International bestselling author Lilly Lucas pens an emotional new adult contemporary romance series set in beautiful Hawaii, where everyone goes for the sun, sand, sports and tropical lifestyle.Beautiful Hawaii is where everyone goes for the sun, sand, sports and tropical lifestyle. Germany's rising tennis star Louisa Herzog-Riggs arrives on Oahu not to enjoy, but to work-an injury has sidelined her, but she's ready to get back into intensive training. That's not so easy when she encounters surfer Vince Greenfield on the beach every day during her daily run.Vince has quit his job in Silicon Valley and wants to open a surfers' hostel on Oahu with his twin sister Laurie. Even though Vince has a completely different outlook on life, Louisa enjoys the light-heartedness that surrounds him. She increasingly wonders in his presence whether life should be about more than just serving a tennis ball at top speed, nutrition plans, workouts, training and rankings within her sport.But then she learns that Vince has been keeping secrets about a few essential chapters of his life.how can she give up everything she's worked for for a man who hasn't even told her the truth about himself.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Trick or Treat! Experience the magic of Halloween as never before with this picture book packed with spooky fun and a meaningful lesson, perfect for kids ages 4-10!Someone new has moved in next door, and Jake is pretty sure that only one kind of neighbor would be unpacking a cauldron, broomstick, and black cat. Then Jake gets an idea! Surely a Witch will have a spell to help him plan, prepare, and clean for his upcoming Halloween party! When he writes letters requesting her magical help, will Jake get all that he hopes for Or will the Witch use her powers to teach him a valuable lesson in this delightfully charming story about the Halloween.when the Witch wrote back!Filled with playful rhymes, engaging art, hilarious fall fun, and a heartfelt message about responsibility and effort, When the Witch Wrote Back! is the perfect Halloween gift or boo basket stuffer for kids! Complete with a bonus spread of tips from Jake on how to have a happy Halloween, this story is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season! Dear Witch,You think you can fool me, but I've seen the proof:- Your chimney pours potions all over your roof,- Your mailbox is barking and chasing a mouse,- And some sorta goblins are painting your house!You might as well help me! Let's whip up a spellTo clean up my clothing, take care of that smell,Then hang decorations. How long will that take My parents might cancel the party!From Jake. Pino, Pablo (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes book two in the Cobalt Empire series. Phoenix is a hot drummer with a bad attitude. Tom is a punk-rock singer who's too hard to impress. Two problem children of their bands have one shot at making it big in this MM rockstar romance-if they don't burn it all down.\*\*\*Tom Cobalt has been called a lot of things. Arrogant god. Overachiever. Demanding, uncooperative jerk. It comes with the territory of being the fifth-born of a storied family. Not even his own punk-rock band can meet his high standards. So when every member of The Carraways quits on him before finishing an album, he's left with a bruised ego and a major dilemma.Reviving his childhood dream comes down to one infuriating choice: pair up with a hard-edged drummer or be dropped by his music label permanently.Phoenix St. Pierre has enough baggage to ground every plane in New York City. He's volatile, sleep-deprived, and still carrying the fallout of imploding his own band. He should not be paired with Tom, the stuck-up trust-fund baby who pushes all his buttons-yet the second chance is impossible to walk away from.Making music means too much to Phoenix and Tom to let this last shot slip through their fingers. But working together feels like a Shakespearean disaster ready to unfold. Especially when off-the-charts chemistry, undeniable attraction, and destructive habits threaten to make or break them.It's nothing personal-but they just might be the best and worst thing that ever happened to each other.Silver Sweet is the second book in the Cobalt Empire series, a new adult romance series about legacy, loyalty, and love.TropesRockstar RomanceMM RomanceElite Family SagaContemporaryLGBTQ+.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a Black teen decides to run for prom queen at her predominantly white high school, the competition takes a deadly turn when the fight for the crown becomes a matter of life or death. A gripping YA thriller for readers of Jumata Emill's The Black Queen and Tiffany D. Jackson's The Weight of Blood.Ida and JJ could have been the ultimate power couple of Banneker High. As the VP and president of their Black Student Union, the two seemed destined to be yearbook legends. But that was before JJ learned Ida was equally attracted to girls. JJ is already deep in a new relationship, which infuriates Ida-almost as much as when a sexist 'hot list' starts circulating the school. It's bad enough anyone rated the girls on their looks, but the list has only white students. Seriously There has never been any racial diversity among the prom queen candidates at Banneker, so the BSU decides to make their own statement on beauty and run a candidate. Now Ida and JJ's new girlfriend are both competing for the title. Ida wants to make a point more than win the crown, but having smart, savvy Amayah as her campaign manager might just help her do both. She's already winning Ida's heart.Competition is fierce. Suddenly the prom queen candidates start getting picked off one by one.dropping out and dropping dead. Forget winning a tiara. Who will live to see prom.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Some love stories don't stay buried, no matter how far you run.Hazel Pierce has three goals for coming back to Star Falls:- Help her estranged dad.- Keep things strictly temporary.- Absolutely, under no circumstances, fall for Tucker Colburn again.That plan dies a dramatic, soggy death when a rogue wasp sting sends Hazel swerving off the road and into the river-only to be hauled out, half-drowned and furious, by the Star Falls Fire Department's finest. Unfortunately, 'finest' is ex-best friend, ex-one-night mistake, and the man she's been avoiding for a decade. Tucker's always had a way of getting into her head. And now between a family that thrives on gossip and a town that's way too small for all this chemistry, Hazel's running out of ways to avoid the truth. As sparks turn into late-night confessions and slow, toe-curling kisses, Hazel has to decide if she's done running-from her past, from this town, and from the only man who's ever made her feel like home. And Tucker has to prove that this time, he's not just her safe place to crash-he's her always.FALLING INTO YOU is a swoony, small-town, second-chance romance full of the Colburn family chaos, forced-proximity hijinks.and a grumpy hero who never stopped loving her.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman and Riley Sager's Middle of the Night, comes a sweeping, atmospheric thriller following a group of friends and the power given to them by the trees.Rule 1: When the trees whisper, listen. Rule 2: Don't go into the woods alone. In the small mountain town of Whisper Ridge, the girls were inseparable. Joey, Quinn, Sophie, and Elena. Together, they channeled magic in the woods, living by six simple rules. The first being: when the trees whisper, listen. But all rules are forgotten, all bonds broken, when Quinn is found dead in the trees. In the aftermath, the friends scattered. All except Joey, who still can't move on. Until now, over a decade later, she again hears the trees whisper. Those woods remember some of Quinn's last words, and for the first time, Joey realizes she may learn the truth of what happened to her best friend. And so, the friends return to Whisper Ridge, to the woods that once held their magic and their secrets. But unearthing the truth about Quinn puts them all in danger, and in order to survive they'll need to channel their power for the first time in fifteen years to finally put the past to rest.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the USA Today bestselling author of How to Survive a Horror Story comes a biting slasher perfect for fans of John Tucker Must Die and The Final Girl Support Group, following three women who lure their cheating boyfriend to a remote mountain cabin, only to realize that darkness lurks within the very walls, waiting to pick them off one by one.One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even.When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain.Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin. Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A massive earthquake provides the perfect cover for a cold-blooded crime.' - Daniel G. Miller, USA Today bestselling author'Engaging and entertaining.' - BooklistSix friends. One dinner. And a secret that won't stay buried.Mallory Taylor was looking forward to a fun night out with old college friends-nostalgia, laughter, nothing more. But Caitlin, always the quiet one of the group, seems even more withdrawn than usual. On edge. Distant. Then, hours after the women all head their separate ways, a massive earthquake reduces San Francisco to rubble-and Caitlin disappears.It isn't until six months later, as the city begins to recover, that Mallory learns the truth. Was her disappearance related to the earthquake Or was something else, something sinister, going on with Caitlin No one else seems alarmed. No one is asking questions. But the more Mallory digs, the more she uncovers secrets from that night: fractures in their friendships, hidden motives, and quiet betrayals. The kind of secrets people would kill to protect.Twisty, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, She Had Enough is a chilling exploration of friendship, silence, and what happens when one woman refuses to stop asking questions.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland comes an all-new fall romance.She's counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He's counting on making her stay.Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves. Allegra Bianchi goes to escape-New York, her ex's new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment she was passed over for partner.Her plan is simple: settle her eccentric Italian grandmother's estate, sell whatever isn't nailed down, and return to the life she's worked too hard to lose.Instead, she walks into a mess-a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.Then there's the neighbor she clashes with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases her family's land and refuses to be impressed by her credentials-or her attitude. He's rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that feels long past, and the word rush isn't part of his vocabulary. Basically, they're exact opposites.But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor Allegra doesn't realize she's wearing, and Matteo shows her the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.She goes to Tuscany to escape.But now that the countdown to going home is on, Allegra isn't sure she's ready to leave.And the life she's falling for comes with a looming expiration date.Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Weidestraße 122 a, 22083 Hamburg 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes book two in the Cobalt Empire series. Phoenix is a hot drummer with a bad attitude. Tom is a punk-rock singer who's too hard to impress. Two problem children of their bands have one shot at making it big in this MM rockstar romance-if they don't burn it all down.\*\*\*Tom Cobalt has been called a lot of things. Arrogant god. Overachiever. Demanding, uncooperative jerk. It comes with the territory of being the fifth-born of a storied family. Not even his own punk-rock band can meet his high standards. So when every member of The Carraways quits on him before finishing an album, he's left with a bruised ego and a major dilemma.Reviving his childhood dream comes down to one infuriating choice: pair up with a hard-edged drummer or be dropped by his music label permanently.Phoenix St. Pierre has enough baggage to ground every plane in New York City. He's volatile, sleep-deprived, and still carrying the fallout of imploding his own band. He should not be paired with Tom, the stuck-up trust-fund baby who pushes all his buttons-yet the second chance is impossible to walk away from.Making music means too much to Phoenix and Tom to let this last shot slip through their fingers. But working together feels like a Shakespearean disaster ready to unfold. Especially when off-the-charts chemistry, undeniable attraction, and destructive habits threaten to make or break them.It's nothing personal-but they just might be the best and worst thing that ever happened to each other.Silver Sweet is the second book in the Cobalt Empire series, a new adult romance series about legacy, loyalty, and love.TropesRockstar RomanceMM RomanceElite Family SagaContemporaryLGBTQ+ 672 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From #1 New York Times bestselling author Vi Keeland comes an all-new fall romance.She's counting down the days until she leaves Tuscany. He's counting on making her stay.Some people go to Tuscany to find themselves. Allegra Bianchi goes to escape-New York, her ex's new relationship, and a career that derailed the moment she was passed over for partner.Her plan is simple: settle her eccentric Italian grandmother's estate, sell whatever isn't nailed down, and return to the life she's worked too hard to lose.Instead, she walks into a mess-a crumbling antique shop, two hundred acres of leased vineyard land, and one infuriating clause in the will: live and work in the shop for three months, or inherit nothing.Then there's the neighbor she clashes with instantly. Matteo Lucchese is the infuriatingly handsome winemaker who leases her family's land and refuses to be impressed by her credentials-or her attitude. He's rugged and stubborn, stuck living in a time that feels long past, and the word rush isn't part of his vocabulary. Basically, they're exact opposites.But as the days stretch into weeks, Tuscany chips away at the armor Allegra doesn't realize she's wearing, and Matteo shows her the appeal of slowing down, of staying rooted, of wanting something other than climbing the corporate ladder.She goes to Tuscany to escape.But now that the countdown to going home is on, Allegra isn't sure she's ready to leave.And the life she's falling for comes with a looming expiration date. 400 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -The cat distribution system is about to get magical.Woodland elf Theo Brylar should be basking in bliss. He and his human partner, Arleta, have a thriving bakery, a baby on the way, and a bright future in Adenashire. But beneath his calm exterior, Theo's anxiety simmers-stirred by old grief, complicated family, and emotions he doesn't always understand.Hoping to steady his nerves, Theo turns to eccentric wizard Ibus Ironflame, who offers him a supposedly soothing potion. What Theo gets instead is a magical mix-up: stray cats begin appearing on his doorstep.then multiplying until the bakery becomes Adenashire's first cat café.As the cats take over his life, Theo worries he's juggling more than he can handle, and that was before his mother complicated things with a surprise visit. But with guidance from his forest lynx companion, Faylin, and Arleta's steady love, Theo may come to realize that even the messiest moments can lead to something unexpectedly beautiful-especially when surrounded by cats. 288 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -International bestselling author Lilly Lucas pens an emotional new adult contemporary romance series set in beautiful Hawaii, where everyone goes for the sun, sand, sports and tropical lifestyle.Beautiful Hawaii is where everyone goes for the sun, sand, sports and tropical lifestyle. Germany's rising tennis star Louisa Herzog-Riggs arrives on Oahu not to enjoy, but to work-an injury has sidelined her, but she's ready to get back into intensive training. That's not so easy when she encounters surfer Vince Greenfield on the beach every day during her daily run.Vince has quit his job in Silicon Valley and wants to open a surfers' hostel on Oahu with his twin sister Laurie. Even though Vince has a completely different outlook on life, Louisa enjoys the light-heartedness that surrounds him. She increasingly wonders in his presence whether life should be about more than just serving a tennis ball at top speed, nutrition plans, workouts, training and rankings within her sport.But then she learns that Vince has been keeping secrets about a few essential chapters of his life.how can she give up everything she's worked for for a man who hasn't even told her the truth about himself 368 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -From critically acclaimed, bestselling author M.K. Lobb comes a noir romantic fantasy set in a world in which sin is a fatal disease, and the rich hire the poor to carry out their basest instincts-until the forbidden romance between a sinner and a mysterious figure threatens to destroy everything.Nothing is sacred for those willing to pay the price. In Valestadt, everything has a price. Sin leaves its mark in the form of the Bloodrot, a slow-creeping disease that leads to madness, then death. The rich outsource their violence. The poor sell theirs and suffer the cost. Talin Keller is a sinner. Employed by the holiest man in the city, the Prophet, she stains her hands so his can stay clean. But with her Bloodrot rapidly advancing, Talin knows her next job could be her last. Then a new assignment puts Talin on a collision course with the Warden, a shadowy figure whose name is spoken like a warning. If she can get close, she can trade his life for her own freedom-and escape the death her sins have promised. That is, if she can stay steady on the knife's edge. Because Talin is dangerously drawn to the Warden. He is sharp, cruel, and whatever blazes in him sparks against every dark part of her. If she isn't careful, her plans will burn.As savior and sinner tangle, Talin uncovers a conspiracy tied to the past she thought dead. And in Valestadt, where sin is currency, she'll have to decide what she's willing to pay to survive. 336 pp. Englisch.…