Sourcebooks jul 2024 (46 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Great Gatsby meets The Vampire Diaries in this spicy modern retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic.\*\*\*Seven years ago, I lost him for good. Now he's back, but is he still the Jay Gatsby I used to know.or is he something more Something.darker.Daisy Finnegan is looking forward to a summer of fun on Glassy Mountain, North Carolina. She doesn't want to think about college, or the newly awakened power of her own voice, which has a way of making people do increasingly frightening things.But when her cousin goes missing at an exclusive house party, Daisy confronts the mysterious host.only to discover the wealthy recluse is Jay Gatsby, her childhood sweetheart. Shocked at the change in the boy she once knew so well, Daisy investigates the source of Gatsby's new riches and becomes entangled in a web of dizzying wealth, lies and obsession darker than she ever could have dreamed. It all culminates in an act of violence that shatters the summer haze and threatens to drown them all.But it isn't until Gatsby is shot through the heart-and survives-that Daisy learns the whole truth. Gatsby clawed his way up in the world by selling the secret of immortality to the highest bidder, using his lavish parties as the ultimate cover. But Gatsby's intricately laid plans are in danger.and so, by extension, is he.With her friends' lives at stake, her own untested power still volatile, and an unimaginable threat closing in, Daisy will have to face an impossible choice: side with the man who claimed her heart.or with the monsters who would see him lost to her forever.The first book in the GILDED MONSTERS series, featuring contemporary romance retellings of classic tales.Tropes:FMCVampire RomanceSpicy RomanceRomantasySupernatural & ParanormalBillionaire RomanceModern RetellingThe Gilded Monsters Series:Beautiful Villain (The Great Gatsby)Charming Devil (The Picture of Dorian Gray)Ruthless Devotion (Wuthering Heights).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times BestsellerNow a Netflix series!When a tragic accident leads Jackie to move into a house filled with eleven boys, she gets far more than she ever expected. This sweet YA romance is perfect for fans of Kasie West and Jenny Han-and is one of the most beloved Wattpad books ever!Moving in with eleven boys was not part of the plan.Jackie's goal is perfection-perfect grades, the perfect look, getting into the perfect school. If she can achieve that, then maybe her too-busy mom and dad will take notice. But when her parents die in a tragic accident, Jackie is shipped off across the country to live with the Walters, her new guardians.who just happen to have eleven sons (plus a daughter who is basically one of the boys).The Walter boys are loud, dirty, annoying-and, okay, some of the older boys might be Greek god level hot, but they don't think a city girl belongs on their horse ranch. How is Jackie supposed to fit into their chaotic world when she needs to keep her parents' memory alive by living up to the promise of perfect But as Jackie spends more time with the Walter boys, she begins to wonder if the perfection she's always strived for isn't the only way to find love after all.Funny and moving, My Life with the Walter Boys is perfect for readers looking for:- Wattpad love stories- contemporary romance for teens- binge-worthy YA novels.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brand new YA standalone survivor romance from Jennifer Hartmann, the fan-favorite author of Still Beating, Lotus, and June First, packed with the same light-in-the-dark hope for healing in the face of tragedy. Perfect for fans of If He Had Been With Me, A Thousand Boy Kisses, and Binding 13.'Kissing you feels like catching the sun.'At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable-until life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend.But she's not the same girl Max once knew.She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.Max has little room for distractions, juggling responsibilities for a disabled father and a distant twin brother. But Ella's return reignites something within him. He wants to be close to her again, to understand her.and to turn their friendship into more.But as their relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance. In order to find the light, they'll have to navigate the shadows.And to catch the sun.they must first endure the flames.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A daughter pulled between two worlds and a mother willing to destroy both to protect her.Demeter: a goddess of life, living half of one.Demeter did not always live in fear. Once, she loved the world and the humans who inhabited it. But after an act of devastating violence, she hides herself away among the grasses and wildflowers. Her only solace is her daughter.Before she was Persephone, she was Core.Core is as bright as summer and devoted to her mother, even during their millennia in exile from Olympus. But she craves freedom. Naïve and determined, she secretly builds a life of her own and as she does so, she catches the eye of a powerful god.The daughters of Olympus will have the last word.Hades kidnaps Core and renames her as Queen of the Underworld. In the land without sun, she realises she may have a chance to regain what she thought she'd lost forever. But Demeter will destroy anything even the humans she holds dear to bring her daughter back. A mother who has lost everything and a daughter with more to gain than she ever realised will irrevocably shape the world: all in the name of something as human as love.Gods and men wage their petty wars, but the women of spring will have the last word.Tropes:Dual POVPowerful WomenFemale RageComing of AgeLGBTQGreek MythologyThis lush, emotional retelling of the story of Persephone and Demeter is perfect for fans of Madeleine Miller and Claire Heywood.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA Today bestselling author comes the sixth book in the spicy Salacious Players' Club: the steamy taboo romance series that readers cannot get enough of.\*\*\*Everyone at the Salacious Players' Club knows Madame Kink. But few know the woman behind the fierce Domme, Eden St. Claire. Eden thought she liked it that way, but new client Clay and his girlfriend Jade are making Eden think she might finally want something more.As a professional Domme, Madame Kink sees men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and she likes it that way. So when the cocky, handsome and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into her heart, she does the one thing she's always excelled at. She pushes him away, and like a good boy, he listens.But a few months later, he shows up again during a chance encounter. This time, he isn't alone: he has the stunning Jade on his arm, and she has a request of her own. She wants Madame Kink to teach her.Training a woman who makes Eden St. Claire's knees weak is bad enough, but this particular woman is dating the man who still has her heart. To make matters worse, Clay and Jade know Eden's secret. but how can she protect what's hers if she's holding onto them too A scorching, addictive erotic romance where the rules are simple and no desire is off limits.Tropes:FFMLGBTQLove TriangleSpicy RomanceForbidden RomanceDon't miss the rest of the Salacious Players' Club series:PraiseEyes on MeGive Me MoreMercyHighest Bidder.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*Now a Netflix original series\*\*International bestseller and TikTok sensation\*\*\*\*Two heartbroken people from totally different worlds go on the fake-dating vacation of a lifetime. What could possibly go wrong Margot Ortega always struggled to be the princess in her own fairytale: a successful career, a huge salary, a gorgeous apartment, and a perfect fiancé. But on her wedding day, she suffers a major panic attack and has to call it off.Devastated and ashamed, Margot decides to drown her sufferings in a mad night of alcohol and dancing. The next day, she returns to the sleazy club to retrieve her sister's cell phone, and has a crazy encounter with David Sánchez: the handsome, fun-loving bartender who recognises the sadness in Margot's eyes.To make his ex jealous, David persuades Margot to pretend to be his new girlfriend. Together, they conspire to help each other get their exes back. Little do they know how much fun they'll have and how much they'll complicate their lives.A trip to Greece together that Margot sees as a much-needed getaway creates an unexpected connection and depth of intimacy between them. What starts as a simple escape for fun and adventure becomes complicated and devastating. The depth of their feelings will pull the two lovers in different directions and force them to make a life-altering decision.Full of joy, angst and heartfelt humour, A Perfect Story is full of sizzling heat and fiery passion, and is sure to make you cry and laugh in equal measure. This fun, sexy vacation to the Mediterranean is perfect for fans of emotional romances by the likes of Lucy Score and Abby Jimenez. TropesOpposites AttractFake DatingMeet CuteHoliday RomanceForbidden Romance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times bestselling author of Five Total Strangers and Seven Dirty Secrets, a tense new thriller!Four days alone in the desert. Except they're not as alone as they think.A year ago, Katie and her cousin Aster survived a night that left their world and easy friendship fractured. Desperate to heal and leave the past behind them, they tackle four days of hiking in the Utah backcountry. But the desert they've loved for years has tricks up its sleeve.An illness, an injury, and a freak storm leave them short on confidence and supplies. When they come across a young couple with extra supplies on the trail, they're grateful and relieved-at first. Riley exudes friendliness, but everything about her boyfriend Finn spells trouble. That night, after some chilling admissions about Finn from Riley, Katie and Aster wake to hear the couple fighting. Helpless and trapped in the darkness, they witness Riley's desperate race into the night, with Finn chasing after.In the morning, they find the couple's camp, but Riley and Finn Vanished. Katie is sure Riley is in trouble. And with help a two-day hike away, they know they are the only ones who can save her before something terrible happens. The clock is ticking and their supplies are dwindling, but Katie and Aster know they have to find Riley before Finn-or the desert-gets to her first.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special!Everyone loves visiting the library! Children-and adults alike-enjoy searching the shelves for new adventures, curling up in their favorite cozy chair during story time, and even laughing with their friends during arts and crafts. The library has something for everybody!Thank you, library, for books in every nook and cranny.Thank you, library, for taking me on adventures from the seas to the stars.Thank you, library, for helpers who find the perfect book that I hug hard the whole way home. Sayegh Jr., Rob (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a magical new adventure about a young Fairy Godmother!After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet- to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps Come along for a never-before-seen exciting adventure perfect to celebrate the special role aunts and godmothers play in your life!This brand-new fantastical picture book is filled with silly rhymes, zany humor, and colorful illustrations sure to delight young readers and educators alike with STEAM concepts and classic hilarity and chaos. The perfect basket and stocking stuffer, summer reading, and gift for children 4-10.I am a fairy godmother, you think you know my tale.But this is all brand new to me - I'm blazing a new trail!Also in the How to Catch Series:How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a Garden FairyHow to Catch a LoveosaurusHow to Catch a LeprechaunHow to Catch a Mermaidand more. Elkerton, Andy (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Three years.Twelve months.A timeless grief.After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savannah Litchfield has been living half a life. Now seventeen--the age Poppy died--the pain of losing her is worse than ever. When Savannah's therapist suggests a trip around the world to help teens stricken by loss, she reluctantly agrees to it, clutching the unread journal Poppy left her as she goes.Cael Woods is angry. One year after losing his older brother--the person who meant the world to him--his life has spiraled into a heady void of nothing. Once the most promising hockey player in the junior league, Cael can no longer step onto the ice without being paralyzed by memories of his brother. When his parents sign him up for a trip abroad for grieving teens, no part of him wants to go--but he does.As Cael and Savannah embark on a journey of healing, they learn to find solace together, discovering a glimmer of light only the other can bring. And the harder they fall, the more they heal the fractured fragments of their hearts, piece by broken piece.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'This smartly paced, genre bending novel is a good choice for the horror-curious thriller reader who enjoyed The Good House by Tananarive Due and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.' -Booklist, Starred Review'Cherie Priest is our new queen of darkness, folks. Time to kneel before her, lest she take our heads.' -Chuck Wendig, author of The Book of Accidents Houses fall into the Pacific Ocean all the time.Not one has ever come back. Until today.A violent storm washes a mysterious house onto a rural Pacific Northwest beach, stopping the heart of the only woman who knows what it means. Her grandson, Simon Culpepper, vanishes in the aftermath, leaving two of his childhood friends to comb the small, isolated island for answers-but decades have passed since Melissa and Leo were close, if they were ever close at all. Now they'll have to put aside old rivalries and grudges if they want to find or save the man who brought them together in the first place-and on the way they'll learn a great deal about the sinister house on the beach, the man who built it, and the evil he's bringing back to Marrowstone Island. From award-winning author Cherie Priest comes a deeply haunting and atmospheric horror-thriller that explores the lengths we'll go to protect those we love. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Let Him In is a feast of a novel.' -- Darcy Coates, USA Today bestselling authorAn October Library Reads Pick!'Daddy, there's a man in our room.'Alfie wakes one night to find his twin daughters at the foot of his bed, claiming there's a shadowy figure in their bedroom. When no such thing can be found, he assumes the girls had a nightmare.He isn't surprised that they're troubled. Grief has made its home at Hart House: nine months ago, the twins' mother Pippa died unexpectedly, leaving Alfie to raise them alone. And now, when the girls mention a new imaginary friend, it seems like a harmless coping mechanism. But the situation quickly develops into something more insidious. The girls set an extra place for him at the table. They whisper to him. They say he's going to take them away.Alfie calls upon Julia--Pippa's sister and a psychiatrist--to oust the malignant tenant from their lives. But as Alfie himself is haunted by visions and someone watches him at night, he begins to question the true character of the force that has poisoned his daughters' minds, with dark and violent consequences.Whatever this 'friend' is, he doesn't want to leave. Alfie will have to confront his own shameful secrets, the dark past of Hart House, and even the bounds of reality--or risk taking part in an unspeakable tragedy.A horror debut perfect for readers of Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street and The Spite House by Johnny Compton, this emotional, hair-raising story will grip you from the first page, and won't let you go.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You must stay away from the one who brings nothing but heartache and death. Know the difference between need and love, fate and future.Alex would give anything to be a normal half-blood, but she can't escape her destiny: On her eighteenth birthday, she will Awaken to become the second Apollyon, which has only ever happened once before. And it didn't end well.Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if her 'other half' Seth weren't so infuriating.and somehow always around. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it doesn't stop Alex from becoming a target for daimons, half-bloods, and pures who don't want her to make it to her eighteenth birthday at all.As if fighting for her life weren't bad enough, she also battles her heart as she tries to bury her feelings for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. But as daimons infiltrate the Covenants and a mysterious threat looms over Alex at every turn, it is clear Aiden will do and sacrifice anything for her. When even the gods get involved, Alex can't help but wonder--how many people need to get hurt in order for her to survive.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'It is past the half-hour. My time is coming nearer with every tick of the clock.'Horace Manning, scientist, recluse and 'closed book' even to his friends is found dead in his study at 4am, following a dinner in honor of his daughter's engagement. An ivory-handled carving knife rests between his shoulder blades as the house guests gather round to witness the awful crime. The telephone line has been sabotaged - a calculated murder has been committed.Rewinding twelve hours, the events of the afternoon and evening unfold, revealing a multitude of clues and motives from a closed cast of suspects until the narrative reaches 4am again - then races on to its riveting conclusion at 4pm as the reader is led twice round the clock.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A wonderfully compelling and wildly intelligent exploration of moral corruption.' -William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling authorHe conned first, but she conned harder.Regan Peters knows her husband John wants to give her and their children a good life. The long hours he puts in as a financial advisor prove his dedication, and despite how mysterious he is about his past, that's been enough for her to get through the hard days. Until the FBI shows up at their door, and Regan learns that her husband has been running a Ponzi scheme, is mixed up with dangerous criminals, and has been living under an assumed identity all these years. Everything she thought she knew about her life has been a lie.That includes the present John gifted her the day before he disappeared-a lake house, bought with cash, and put in her name only. With her life falling apart, Regan must make a split-second decision: does she tell the FBI about the house Or does she buy some time to forge her own path to saving herself But one compromise inevitably leads to another, and one dangerous secret builds on the next.When her lies of omission to the FBI agents begin to raise questions, Regan becomes inextricably embroiled in John's crimes, the true extent of which are just beginning to be revealed. Now that her comfortable life is clearly over, Regan is learning she is capable of far more than she ever imagined. She will do anything to protect herself, her children, and their future. Anything.To protect her family, one mother's lie of omission leads to another in this twisty, suspenseful domestic thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Dave's The Last Thing He Told Me.'Surprising and smart and wonderfully original, this page-turner of a thriller is completely entertaining.' -Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A brand new YA/crossover standalone survivor romance from Jennifer Hartmann, the fan-favorite author of Still Beating, Lotus, and June First, packed with the same light-in-the-dark hope for healing in the face of tragedy. Perfect for fans of If He Had Been With Me, A Thousand Boy Kisses, and Binding 13.'Kissing you feels like catching the sun.'At seven years old, Ella Sunbury and Max Manning were inseparable--until life scattered them in different directions, forcing Ella to abruptly leave town. A decade later, she returns for their senior year of high school, moving in across the street from her childhood best friend.But she's not the same girl Max once knew.She now lives in the shadow of her brother: a notorious felon on death row, convicted of a crime that shook the nation. Reeling from the fallout and shunned by her peers, all Ella wants is to fade into the background.Max has little room for distractions, juggling responsibilities for a disabled father and a distant twin brother. But Ella's return reignites something within him. He wants to be close to her again, to understand her.and to turn their friendship into more.But as their relationship blossoms, new tragedy strikes, and darkness threatens to tip their delicate balance. In order to find the light, they'll have to navigate the shadows.And to catch the sun.they must first endure the flames.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'There is no living author who writes about the intricacies of family life quite like Sinéad' Claudia Carroll'A great read, I highly recommend it' Claire Byrne'Fans of Sinéad know they can expect honesty, humour and great story-telling' Hello'Moriarty captures the intricacies of contemporary family life with flawed, relatable characters in a heartfelt and humorous tale.' Christina Hession, Sunday Independent'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' Irish Independent'One of Ireland's best-loved authors' Woman's Way---After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other more than ever.Single parent Louise is trying to help her fragile young daughter to navigate life. So, when the nine-year-old insists on finding out who her father is, Louise organizes a sisters' outing to track down her Italian one-night stand.Meanwhile, due to her teenage sons' sporting success, mother-of-four Julie is anointed Cook-Bottlewasher-and-Cheerleader-in-Chief for the rugby parents' WhatsApp group. Worst. Job. EverFinally, glamorous Sophie is determined that her daughter Jess won't be boy-crazy and image-obsessed like she was. But when things go horribly wrong at a teen party, Sophie and her sisters are forced to take drastic measures to protect Jess's future.Squeezed from every side, Louise, Julie and Sophie want to be good sisters - but sometimes that's easier said than done . . .…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN Because climbing him will leave you breathless.Felicity Pax loves her job. She craves excitement, and being a bounty hunter gives her that in spades. So when her estranged mother disappears with a small fortune in tow, Felicity chases her like she would any other skip. Too bad she didn't barter on having increasingly infuriating (and infuriatingly hot) PI Bennett Green on her tail.Bennett's got a job to do, and if that means shadowing Felicity.well.he's had worse assignments. Even if he's 99% sure the increasingly intriguing bounty hunter is leading him on a wild goose chase through the Rockies.If she has to drag her PI tail through endless quirky mountain towns in order to shake him, that's what she's determined to do.but it isn't long before Felicity's intended distraction turns up a mystery worth solving-and Bennett becomes the unexpected partner she never realized she needed. As things heat up, Felicity will have to decide what's most important to her: staying one step ahead of the 'enemy' or giving herself freedom to experience the adventure of a lifetime.The Rocky Mountains get unbearably hot in Katie Ruggle's brand-new series packed with adventure, action, tall dark & scruffy heroes, and a sense of quirky humor that will be your next perfect escape.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN ADDICTIVE & DANGEROUSLY SPICY NEW ADULT RETELLING OF THE GREAT GATSBY WITH A VAMPIRIC TWIST. Daisy is a recent college grad looking to get her feet back under her after a nasty breakup with her uber-controlling ex. When her cousin Nick convinces her to come to a lavish party being thrown by some mysterious new money showoff, she never expects to find the boy she loved and lost years ago.or to discover that Gatsby made his millions selling immortality to the highest bidder.Daisy Finnegan is looking forward to the endless golden freedom of summer. No more college, no more pressure, no more worries. But when her cousin goes missing at an exclusive house party, Daisy is all too ready to confront the mysterious host.only to discover the wealthy recluse is Jay Gatsby, her childhood sweetheart--now sinfully hot and impossible to deny.She could never resist him, and it isn't long before she's entangled in a web of wealth and lies and obsession, culminating in a shocking act of violence that shatters the summer haze and threatens to drown them all.But it isn't until Gatsby is shot through the heart--and survives--that Daisy discovers the truth of how he clawed his way up in the world: by selling the secret of immortality to the highest bidder. Now with her friends' lives at stake, her own dizzying new powers still volatile, and an unimaginable threat closing in, Daisy will have to face an impossible choice: Side with the man who claimed her body and soul Or with the monsters who would see him lost to her forever 'THE HEAT. THE DECADENCE. THE VAMPIRES. Beautiful Villains has it all.' -NISHA J. TULI, Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An increasingly gripping southern-crime tale' for readers of Where the Crawdads Sing and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. (-Booklist STARRED review)One of Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 'Hot New Summer Books'!Everybody's got good and bad in them. In the end, it just depends which side wins out.Arlene has lived in a small town on the edge of nowhere Georgia her whole life. Now married to her long-time high school sweetheart, Tommy, Arlene is itching to start a family and become the mother she always dreamed of being. But that's proving more difficult than she thought, and Arlene is desperate to find something to do to keep her mind off things. And get some distance from her husband, who is increasingly getting on her nerves.As the summer gives way to a chilly, lonesome fall up in the mountains of northern Georgia, she takes a part-time job bagging evidence at the local police department, which involves about twenty minutes of actual work, and the rest of her shift she reads over old cold cases. One in particular fascinates her: the mysterious deaths of three young brothers murdered on Deck River, followed by the suicide of Mitchell Wright, the prime suspect in the murders.Arlene becomes obsessed with the case, and with the help of the police department's receptionist and a family friend of the Wrights, she sets out on discovering the truth. She can't help but feel that if she solves the case of the Broderick boys' deaths, she'll find her footing in her young marriage and maybe find what she's been looking for all along.From the author of The Floating Girls, a finalist for the Townsend Prize for Fiction and a Reader's Digest Editor's Pick, Lo Patrick has once again crafted a story bursting with charm, heartbreak, and memorable characters that leap off the page, a true delight for fans of Southern fiction.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ?'Snow White waited for the prince. You'll be the one saving yourself in this story.'Last Jesse heard, Roman 'Bane' Protsenko, naked surfer and habitual pothead, was extorting the rich and screwing their wives for a living. Which is why she's more than a little surprised to find him at her door, looking for her friendship, her services, and most puzzling of all--looking humbled.Her scarred heart calls to his, but Jesse is on a boycott. Literally. After all she's been through, she's cut boys from her life permanently. The problem is, Bane is not a boy. He's all man, and she's falling, crashing, drowning in his sweet, perfect lies.Because to Bane, Jesse Carter--hot as hell, cold as ice--is just a means to an end. He made a deal with her oil tycoon stepfather, and she's collateral, a plaything for him to kill some time with on his path to power. She might be one tough nut to crack, but Bane has the teeth for it.At least, until he finds that inside her damaged shell, Jesse has claws, too. And when she digs them in deep under his skin, Bane is no longer sure who he really is.or if he ever wants to let her go.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A fascinating novel.'-- First ClueEustacia has always been better with plants than people.Eustacia Rose is a Professor of Botanical Toxicology with only her extensive collection of poisonous plants for company. Her life is quiet, her schedule is unchanging, and her closest friends are the specimens she tends to. But she does have one other hobby: watching her neighbors through her telescope, taking extensive notes on their lives for 'research.'When Eustacia hears a scream one evening, the temptation to investigate proves irresistible. Through her telescope she catches a glimpse of her extraordinarily beautiful new neighbor, Simone, and soon becomes obsessed with her and her life. But who are these four men that orbit Simone And why does Eustacia get the feeling she needs to protect her from them One day, Eustacia comes home to find her precious garden destroyed, and learns that someone close to Simone has been murdered with a rare poisonous plant. As she is drawn deep into the crime, Eustacia's closed-off life begins to crumble, forcing her to break free from the walls of her secret garden and take matters into her own hands. Soon, she's forced to realize that the world is filled with people who are just as toxic as her plants.Fans of The Maid will revel in this perfectly tended tale of obsession. The Woman in the Garden explores the delicate balance between beauty and danger--infatuation and obsession--tightly woven together in a tense and unsettling mystery.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Every heart has a price.She offered him $10,000 to seduce her father's gold-digging fiancée.He countered with $15,000 and a kiss--from her. At any time he chose.Kris should've said no, but she was desperate to get rid of her stepmother-to-be, and the gorgeous actor with the wicked grin was perfect for the job.So she agreed to his terms--not knowing that doing so would cost her a lot more than money and a kiss.\*\*\*He did it for the money, which he desperately needed.The kiss was just a bonus, or so he told himself.Melting an ice princess like Kris started as a challenge, but by the time Nate realized there was more to Kris than meets the eye, it was too late: he had fallen.But they're not just from opposite sides of the track--they're from different worlds. And when those worlds collide, Kris and Nate must decide whether they're willing to give up what they have for what could be.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER!?From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts--the preacher's daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks--hold the key to uncovering the truth.For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is a twisted tale of murder, obsessive love, and the beastly urges that lie dormant within us all.even the God-fearing folk of Bottom Springs, Louisiana. In her small hometown, librarian Ruth Cornier has always felt like an outsider, even as her beloved father rains fire-and-brimstone warnings from the pulpit at Holy Fire Baptist. Unfortunately for Ruth, the only things the townspeople fear more than the God and the Devil are the myths that haunt the area, like the story of the Low Man, a vampiric figure said to steal into sinners' bedrooms and kill them on moonless nights. When a skull is found deep in the swamp next to mysterious carved symbols, Bottom Springs is thrown into uproar--and Ruth realizes only she and Everett, an old friend with a dark past, have the power to comb the town's secret underbelly in search of true evil.A dark and powerful novel like fans have come to expect from Ashley Winstead, Midnight is the Darkest Hour is an examination of the ways we've come to expect love, religion, and stories to save us, the lengths we have to go to in order to take back power, and the monstrous work of being a girl in this world.'Where The Crawdads Sing meets Twilight meets Thelma and Louise in this brilliantly realized, totally original thriller. Absolutely sensational--I couldn't put it down.' --Clare Mackintosh, New York Times bestselling author.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Things We Left BehindHer spray-tanned, self-absorbed news anchor ex-husband careening back into her life was not on this psychic detective's bingo card.But not only does Griffin Gentry show up unexpectedly at Riley Thorn's door--the real shock is that he's begging for her help. However, Riley's hot private investigator boyfriend Nick Santiago refusing to take the job is.well, less of a surprise.Too bad for Nick that his octogenarian business partner overrules him and decides to take the lead on Griffin's case. And when a dead body makes it clear someone really is out to get Riley's ex, the mile-long suspect list puts all hands on deck at Santiago Investigations. Even the wrinkly, retired ones.It's only a matter of time before Griffin brings danger directly to Riley's doorstep. And with she and Nick busy interviewing suspects, their elderly roommates are wreaking havoc in the surveillance department. Can Riley block out the chaos and focus on her psychic visions long enough to narrow down the list of suspects, or will Griffin Gentry's karma be the downfall of them all.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Smart, witty and packed with surprising facts about life in the Nordics, The Danish Secret to Happy Kids is a foolproof roadmap to raising kids the Viking way. If you enjoy Helen Russell's signature self-deprecating sense of humor and captivating storytelling, you're in for a real treat.' --Linda Åkeson McGurk, author of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open-Air LifeWhat do Vikings know about raising children Turns out, quite a bit. After a decade of living in Denmark, and raising her three kids there, Helen Russell noticed that Nordic kids (or mini-Vikings) are different from children raised in other parts of the world. They eat differently. They learn differently. They play, dress, and even sleep differently. They run, jump, climb, fall and get up again, out in nature, for hours a day. It's cold and wet and uncomfortable--often. But they cope. Even though the weather's terrible and it's dark October through March. And then they grow up to be some of the happiest adults on the planet. So her question was: how In The Danish Secret to Happy Kids, Russell dives deep into the parenting culture of Denmark and the other Nordic nations, from parental leave policies to school structure to screen time, uncovering surprising strategies and customs that lead to largely happy, well-adjusted humans over the long term. This fascinating peek behind the cultural curtain allows readers to marvel over infants comfortably sleeping outside in chilly temperatures, school-age kids wielding axes in the woods, and teenagers spending a year or two at efterskole, a special boarding school designed to prepare adolescents for independent life in the real world--a concept that is beginning to be adopted in other nations.Refreshingly funny and unfailingly optimistic about the new generation of humans growing up in the world right now, The Danish Secret to Happy Kids is a heart-warming love letter to Russell's adopted homeland, a comforting armchair travel read, and proof that we could all use a bit more Viking in our everyday lives. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Punchy, unputdownable, and unabashedly sex-positive. a must for every reader who likes their romances to walk on the wild side.' --Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author, for PraiseShe can't let them in. Even if they're all she's ever wanted.As a professional Domme, Eden St. Claire has seen men and women come and go. But no one ever sticks around, and she likes it that way. She has a secret to protect, and she can't let her guard down for anyone. So when cocky, handsome, and submissive Clay Bradley weasels his way into Eden's heart, she does the one thing she's always been good at--she pushes him away And like a good boy, he listens.But months later, when she sees Clay again by chance, he isn't alone. He has the most stunning woman Eden has ever seen on his arm, Jade Penner. And Jade has a request of her own: She wants Eden to teach her.Eden knows she should say no. Training a woman who makes her weak in the knees is bad enough. But this particular woman is dating the man Eden can't resist. Her heart wants both of them, but her past is telling her what they have isn't real. It's a recipe for disaster made worse by the fact that they know her secret, and love her all the more for it.Maybe it's time for Clay and Jade to show Eden that she's so much more than Madame.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A heart-pounding, suspenseful, and supremely romantic novel from New York Times bestseller Mia Sheridan, author of Archer's Voice.When wilderness guide Harper Ward is summoned to the small town sheriff's office in Helena Springs, Montana, to provide assistance on a case, she is shocked to find that their only suspect in the double murder investigation is a man described as a savage.But the longer she watches the man known only as Lucas on the station surveillance camera, the more intrigued she becomes. He certainly looks primitive with his unkempt appearance and animal skin attire, but she also sees intelligence in his eyes, sensitivity in his expression. Who is he And how is it possible that he's lived alone in the forest since he was a small child As secrets begin to emerge, Harper is thrust into something bigger and more diabolical than she ever could have imagined. And standing right at the center of it all, is Lucas. But is he truly the wild man he appears to be A cold blooded killer An innocent victim Or a perplexing mix of all three Harper must find out the answers to these questions because the more time she spends with him, the more she risks losing her heart.Note: This book was previously published under the title Savaged.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - He's seen every last inch of her, and she has no idea who he is.until now.What happened between Cole Harding and Violet Eaton in their anonymous online chats was meant to stay buried in the past.until it didn't. It's a small world, but Ruby Creek is even smaller, and when Cole reluctantly moves to town for a business venture, he finds Violet working as a jockey on the family ranch, just as tempting as he remembers.Cole had his chance with her, and he blew it. She ghosted him, and he closed himself off further than ever. But when a riding accident puts Violet out of commission, the two are forced under the same roof, and Cole finds his broody façade slipping. With every flush of her cheeks and every flare of heat in her eyes, the ice he's encased himself in melts. Violet makes him want things he shouldn't. Things he's been dreaming about since he first laid eyes on her years ago--things he doesn't deserve.As a former soldier, Cole should have the discipline to walk away. He has scars older and deeper than anyone knows. His plan was to keep his secrets hidden and his heart locked away.Until her. …