Storm publishing aug 2023 (7 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The two little boys clutched each other's hands, shivering. The wind whistled through the cracks in the window frames of the children's home they lived in. Outside their room, they could hear footsteps coming closer. 'I don't want to go, ' the small boy whimpered to his friend, 'don't let them take me.'On a crisp winter evening, Detective Nikki Gill is taking a peaceful stroll through New College Oxford grounds before starting her new job at Kidlington Criminal Investigations unit the following day. But when she hears a blood-curdling scream coming from one of the buildings, she discovers the lifeless body of Professor Brian Allerton in his office and his wife kneeling by his side.With her first case already underway before she's officially begun her new role, Nikki is feeling the pressure. Recently divorced, Nikki's return to her hometown of Oxford after years away has also brought the memory of her traumatic childhood to the surface. the tragic loss of her brother Tommy, who spent time in a children's home before his fatal accident. As Nikki and her new team start to investigate, they dig deeper into Brian's life and uncover an unsettling connection to Dunston Hill, the very same children's home where Nikki's brother lived. But just when Nikki thinks she has made a breakthrough in the case, the body of another professor is found.With the investigation becoming more personal by the minute, Nikki must confront painful memories and old wounds. Can she overcome her past to solve the murder and bring justice to the victims before the killer strikes again An unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. With suspenseful twists and turns, Stolen Souls is the first in the gripping Detective Nikki Gill series from the bestselling author of the Arla Baker series. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Simon McCleave and Robert Dugoni.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Where the sea laps the coast at Clamshell Bay in the Pacific Northwest, four women meet in a baking class. They're as different as salt, flour, yeast and water - yet when they combine, the results are as strong and unbreakable as the best friendships.Cleo Duvall is a middle-aged baker who runs the Clamshell Bay Bakery and Café in the pretty tourist town on the Washington State coast, and her cinnamon buns are Instagram-famous. The coffee shop is the heart of the village - neighbors gossip over coffee and pastries, and if you want to know anything about anyone, the café is the place to ask.As a way to share her love for the art and craft of baking, Cleo teaches a weekend class. Her students this time include Brooke Mattson, a former supermodel who dreams of being a mom but is struggling to have a baby; Libby Brown, a proud homemaker whose happy family isn't as perfect as it seems; and Megan Alexander, the local painter who may be free-spirited - or a commitment-phobe.Cleo survived her no-good husband running out on her three years ago with a young neighbor. She lived down the humiliation and is satisfied with a life so predictable she knows exactly how many loaves of French bread to bake on Thursdays. Then a man who looks strangely familiar strolls into her café and upsets the balance of her carefully ordered world.While the four women bond over bread dough, their lives begin to change, too. On the surface, Clamshell Bay is as calm as a sunny day in August, but anyone who's lived by the ocean knows that one good storm can change everything. There are secrets buried in Clamshell Bay, and they are about to be exposed by a tide no one can stop.Treat yourself to a cinnamon bun and lose yourself in the utterly charming world of Clamshell Bay - you won't want to leave. Fans of Firefly Lane, Pamela Kelley and Nancy Thayer will adore the Clamshell Bay series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the charming Pacific Northwest town of Clamshell Bay, as the ocean turns from glittering blue to stormy grey, Libby Brown and her three best friends settle around her kitchen table. With a plate of chocolate chip cookies and fresh coffee, Libby lets her tears fall freely as the women listen to her heartbreak.Libby's life seems picture-perfect. She lives in her dream home, raising two precious children and supported by her loving husband, Victor. Sure, he's away a lot with his job, but she has always accepted that he works hard to make their beautiful life possible. But then, one day, Victor asks for a divorce, and suddenly Libby's whole world falls apart.Libby never expected to find herself a single mom, and when she receives a letter from the bank, it's clear that Victor hasn't been paying the mortgage. Her husband has been keeping secrets from her, and this isn't the only one. Desperate to keep the only home her son and daughter have ever known and protect them from their father's affair, Libby turns to her three best friends, local baker Cleo, former model Brooke, and painter Megan, for advice and comfort.Supported by the three women she met in Cleo's baking class, their friendship forged over sharing bread and secrets, Libby finds the strength to fight for all she holds dear.As she marches into the bank one morning, she's surprised to meet manager Jeremy O'Toole. He's charming and, just like her, has found himself a single parent. He's been struggling to cope since his wife died, leaving him broken-hearted with two rambunctious kids. Libby must focus on trying to keep her home, but in trying to remake her life, can she help Jeremy rebuild his Can two broken hearts heal each other in Clamshell Bay A feel-good beach read about the power of true friendship and how it's never too late for a second chance at love. Fans of Firefly Lane, Pamela Kelley and Nancy Thayer will want to escape to Clamshell Bay.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the aftermath of World War Two, Claire Dudley is thrust into a heart-wrenching struggle between love of her family and loyalty to her country.When Claire's husband, Captain Alain Mitchell, disappears after seeking treatment for shell shock in Canada, Claire's innocent hope of reuniting her family for Christmas is overshadowed by a growing unease.Haunted by her husband's cryptic mutterings about a woman named Simone before he disappeared, Claire embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. She draws on her past as a fearless member of the French Resistance to confront the harsh realities of the present: the war may be over, but danger still lurks at every turn.When Mitchell is accused of being a spy for the Germans, Claire sets off to find him at his last-known location in France. But when she arrives, she's forced to go into hiding when military intelligence begin searching the town for her. She knows Mitchell needs her more than ever, but can she reconcile her love for him with the mounting evidence against him In a country fraught with treachery, Claire's past and present collide as she unearths a painful reality hidden beneath the shadows of betrayal.You will be captivated by Claire's journey of courage and resilience in this gripping and emotional wartime story. Perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham, Glynis Peters and Rachel Wesson.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ena Dudley's day takes a shocking turn when she glimpses a familiar face in the bustling aisles of Selfridges department store. A woman she had mourned as dead, Freida Voight, stands before her, locked in a passionate embrace with a mysterious man. Ena's mind races with questions, casting doubts on the reality she thought she knew.Desperate to share her discovery, Ena confides in her husband Henry, an MI5 agent. However, Henry dismisses her claims, reminding her that they attended Freida's funeral years ago. Yet Ena's doubts persist and she embarks on a covert investigation. Was Freida's funeral in fact a cover-up orchestrated by one of the intelligence agencies Delving into MI5 archives and later the classified files of the German Nationals Department, Ena faces an unexpected twist when she discovers evidence of a mysterious imposter posing as her, who has been gathering sensitive information from government officials.Amidst the chaos, a body is discovered in shocking circumstances. With the odds stacked against her, Ena must confront the dangerous truths of her time in the war, what happened to Freida and its lasting repercussions. As secrets collide and loyalties are tested - Ena's marriage, reputation and very life hang in the balance.A captivating tale of World War Two secrets that will leave readers breathless until the final, spine-tingling revelation. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Sandy Taylor and Vicki Beeby.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 1942: As Nazi occupation tightens its grip on France, one woman's courage and compassion lights the way in the darkest of times.Once a bright medical student with a promising future, Sophie Bélanger now finds herself risking everything to save innocent children from deportation. When her courageous efforts attract the attention of the Gestapo, she is mistaken for her twin sister - a notorious resistance fighter - arrested and sent to Auschwitz.There Sophie must summon unimaginable strength to survive the camp's brutality and to put her training and her compassion for others to good use. Despite unthinkable odds, Sophie clings to hope - for the innocent lives she strives to protect, for news of her missing sister.Will they live to see each other again Will she ever reclaim the future that was stolen from her Based on true events and real-life heroes, this incredible story of courage, sacrifice and resilience will stay with you long after the last page. A must-read for fans of The Nightingale and The Alice Network.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Paris, 1940: As German soldiers march down the Champs-Élysées, Sophie Bélanger grips her medical textbook tighter, knowing her world is about to shatter. While her recently widowed twin sister Adèle dances with the enemy in the glittering nightclubs of occupied Paris, Sophie throws herself into endless shifts at the American hospital, trying to forget her fiancé's silence from the front lines.But when Sophie discovers Jewish families are being hunted and their children left defenceless against Nazi persecution, she cannot stand by - innocent lives hang in the balance.As the Nazi grip on Paris tightens, Sophie plays an increasingly deadly game of cat and mouse with the Gestapo. One false move, one whispered betrayal, could destroy everything - and everyone - she's fighting to protect.A heart-wrenching tale of courage and sacrifice in humanity's darkest hour. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah.…