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Sunset: The instant Sunday Times bestseller
Par Jessie Cave. 2021
'Heartbreaking, funny and bittersweet. A phenomenal debut' DOLLY ALDERTON'Let this bittersweet ode to siblings fill the Fleabag-shaped hole in your…
life' ELLE'Fierce and unsparing, everything you'd expect from the brilliant Jessie Cave' EVANNA LYNCH'Jessie Cave's reflective debut will make you laugh before breaking your heart' COSMOPOLITAN___________One summer can change everything . . . Ruth and Hannah are sisters. Bonded by love and friendship, they are perplexingly different characters.Hannah is radiant, organised and hard working. Ruth is forever single and totally aimless. Together they are invincible.Every summer they go on a budget holiday together where they bicker, laugh, fight and make up.But this time is different. Something bad happens.And now everything is changed forever.This bittersweet love story is about needing someone else as much as they need you. It is an ode to our most powerful bonds, how they build us and break us, and how, when all seems lost, we can find joy in the most unexpected places. ___________'Heart-achingly beautiful . . . A stunning debut about the raw and destructive power of grief' INDEPENDENT'The most beautiful, furious, real book about siblinghood and grief . . . Astounding' PANDORA SYKES'Exquisite and raw' SARA PASCOE'It made me want to hug my sister' MEGAN BAYNES, PRESS ASSOCIATION'Funny, heartbreaking, and with that delicious edge Jessie brings to her heart' CARIAD LLOYD'Full of beautiful and well-observed details . . . Its true skill is in how brave and raw and honest it is' JOSIE LONGIl diario segreto di Olivia
Par Valerian Markarov. 2023
Questo romanzo è la storia di una ragazza moderna di nome Olivia che cerca il suo posto in questo mondo non così…
amichevole. Sopravvive al bullismo in una scuola di New York, si innamora di un ragazzo. Ma la vita è complicata. L'ospite dello studio fotografico, condivide con la ragazza i segreti della sua professione, ha una simpatia speciale per lei. Nel frattempo, uno dei migliori psicoanalisti di Manhattan, il vecchio Freud brontolone, sta cercando di guarire le anime ferite dei suoi pazienti randagi.La maison aux lilas
Par Maurice Henrie. 2019
Une grossesse mystérieuse, des balades journalières au cimetière, des amours passagères, un oeil de verre, une amante qu’il faut deviner,…
un bourreau au doigté particulier et une maison aux lilas bien intrigante : ce ne sont que des aperçus de ce recueil. Dans ces 27 nouvelles inédites, brèves, douces ou intenses, Maurice Henrie passe de l’insolite au familier, brouille les frontières de la fiction et de son vécu et, avec son naturel habituel pour l’humour et la narration, nous amène à rire autant qu’à réfléchir. Est-on plus libre lorsqu’on défie les interdits pour ensuite se trouver lié par les chaînes de la culpabilité ? Quel sens porte une vie menée avec tiédeur ? Faut-il compatir ou rire en suivant Hormidas, cet homme intelligent et dévoué, mais laid et sans charisme ? Peut-on se laisser porter par la paix qui émane des lieux de culte religieux ? Est-il possible de compléter une courtepointe d’ADN, en assemblant des morceaux de vies du passé ? Maurice Henrie pose ces questions, et tant d’autres encore, en nous invitant à y répondre. Ce livre est publié en français. - This collection of twenty-seven intense short stories, born from the author’s imagination, is also inspired by his life experiences. Through his keen sense of observation and his lively sense of humour, Henrie manages to give each text a unique resonance and authenticity that transcend the ordinary. These qualities permeate the work through a range of themes, from church pews, college life, and romantic encounters to foreign travel and genetic makeup. In his characteristically light tone, Henrie shares tales of offbeat scenes—such as the time when the discovery of a glass eye on a sidewalk disrupted the life of an elderly aunt. Yet he also draws us into more introspective stories. There is the absurd journey of a group of friends, for example, who embark on a long race only to realize, suddenly, that they forgot to set a goal, estimate the time needed, or even clearly define their destination. Other stories speak of solitude, boredom, and confinement. This collection of short stories, which challenge the reader and seek his participation, is part of the long cycle of stories upon which the author embarked more than twenty years ago. This book is published in French.When God was a Rabbit: From the bestselling author of STILL LIFE
Par Sarah Winman. 2011
The SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of STILL LIFE'Thronging with incident and wonder' Guardian'Beautifully true . . . superb'…
The Times'Captivating' Observer'Beguiling . . . You can't get the voice out of your head' Daily MailThis is a book about a brother and sister.It's a book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in between.More than anything, it's a book about love in all its forms.The Long Song: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize (Nhb Modern Plays Ser.)
Par Andrea Levy. 2010
Now a major BBC TV drama, starring Tamara Lawrance, Lenny Henry and Hayley Atwell.A Sunday Times bestseller (2011), shortlisted for…
the Man Booker Prize, The Long Song by Andrea Levy is a hauntingly beautiful, heartbreaking and unputdownable novel of the last days of slavery in Jamaica, for those who loved Homegoing, The Underground Railroad, or the film 12 Years a Slave.'A marvel of luminous storytelling' Financial TimesYou do not know me yet. My son Thomas, who is publishing this book, tells me, it is customary at this place in a novel to give the reader a little taste of the story that is held within these pages. As your storyteller, I am to convey that this tale is set in Jamaica during the last turbulent years of slavery and the early years of freedom that followed.July is a slave girl who lives upon a sugar plantation named Amity and it is her life that is the subject of this tale. She was there when the Baptist War raged in 1831, and she was present when slavery was declared no more. My son says I must convey how the story tells also of July's mama Kitty, of the negroes that worked the plantation land, of Caroline Mortimer the white woman who owned the plantation and many more persons besides - far too many for me to list here. But what befalls them all is carefully chronicled upon these pages for you to peruse.Perhaps, my son suggests, I might write that it is a thrilling journey through that time in the company of people who lived it. All this he wishes me to pen so the reader can decide if this is a novel they might care to consider. Cha, I tell my son, what fuss-fuss. Come, let them just read it for themselves.Fiona Range: A Novel
Par Mary McGarry Morris. 2000
In this &“complex, compelling&” novel by the New York Times–bestselling author, a troubled woman uncovers the mysteries of her own…
past (Kirkus Reviews). Abandoned by her young mother, unsure of her father&’s identity, and raised by her prominent aunt and uncle, thirty-year-old Fiona Range has developed a high threshold for emotional pain. Her recklessness, generosity, and poor judgment have landed her in more scrapes than her affluent family—or small-town community—can tolerate. Beautiful, volatile, and smart-tongued (or trashy, erratic, and wild, depending on whom you ask), Fiona hits rock bottom after she wakes up with a hangover and a strange man in her bed. Alienated from relatives and friends but determined to change, Fiona turns to the men in her life—among them, cruel and unstable Patrick Grady, who denies she is his daughter. When her gentle cousin Elizabeth arrives home with fiancé in tow, it sparks a storm where past mistakes and current passions collide.A Hole in the Universe: A Novel
Par Mary McGarry Morris. 2004
A man returns to his hometown after twenty-five years in prison, in this &“richly atmospheric&” novel by the acclaimed author…
of Songs in Ordinary Time (The Washington Post). After decades in prison for a senseless juvenile murder, Gordon Loomis returns home to find his old neighborhood blighted by drugs and poverty. Desperate for work, he takes a job at the same rundown market where he once stocked shelves as a teenager. But while Gordon&’s situation seems bleak, he is not without support. His brother Dennis, a successful oral surgeon, tries to work past his own fears and failings to help Gordon move on from his past. And the flamboyant Delores Dufault yearns to be part of Gordon&’s new life—even if he&’s as terrified of relationships as he is of going back to jail. Meanwhile, Gordon&’s inherent decency draws the attention of a hungry child whose survival threatens the fragile balance that is Gordon&’s freedom. Gordon can never forgive himself for that deadly home intrusion twenty-five years ago. Because of him, a pregnant young woman is gone forever. But in spite of his numbness and pain, Gordon will continue to be pursued by those who care for him, need him, and love him.Saving Cicadas: A Novel
Par Nicole Seitz. 2009
A moving novel of unconditional love and the freedom of letting go, this story follows the haunting journey of a…
single mother from South Carolina who discovers she's pregnant again.When single mother Priscilla Lynn Macy learns she's having another child unexpectedly, she packs the family into the car to escape. Eight-year-old Janie Doe and Rainey Dae, her seventeen-year-old sister with special needs, embark on the last family vacation they'll ever take with Poppy and Grandma Mona in the back seat.The trip seems aimless until Janie realizes they are searching for the father who left them years ago. When they can't find him, they make their way to Forest Pines, SC. Priscilla hasn't been to her family home in many years and finds it a mixed blessing of hope, buried secrets, and family ghosts.Through eyes of innocence, Janie learns the hard realities of life and the difficult choices grownups make. And she must face disturbing truths about the people she loves in order to carry them in the moments that matter most.Part road trip, part mystery, and completely unexpected, Saving Cicadas picks you up in one place and puts you down someplace else entirely. It's an eloquent reminder that life is a miracle—and even the smallest soul is a gift.Haunting contemporary southern fiction Includes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Nicole Seitz: The Inheritance of Beauty, A Hundred Years of Happiness, and Trouble the WaterThe River: A Novel (The River Novels)
Par Michael Neale. 2012
&“The River is a story that will transform how you see yourself and the world.&” —Andy Andrews, New York Times…
best-selling author of The Noticer, The Traveler&’s Gift, and How Do You Kill 11 Million People?&“You were made for The River . . .&”Gabriel Clarke is mysteriously drawn to The River, a ribbon of frothy white water carving its way through steep canyons high in the Colorado Rockies. The rushing waters beckon him to experience freedom and adventure.But something holds him back—the memory of the terrible event he witnessed on The River when he was just five years old—something no child should ever see.Chains of fear and resentment imprison Gabriel, keeping him from discovering the treasures of The River. He remains trapped, afraid to take hold of the life awaiting him.When he returns to The River after years away, his heart knows he is finally home. His destiny is within reach. Claiming that destiny will be the hardest—and bravest—thing he has ever done.Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicombe: A Novel
Par Evan James. 2019
Named one of 2019&’s most anticipated reads by Entertainment Weekly, &“a hilarious and witty joy of a novel about a…
family&’s insanely dramatic summer at their new island home&” (Cosmopolitan) in the Pacific Northwest. The inimitable—some might say incorrigible—Frank Widdicombe is suffering from a deep depression. Or so his wife, Carol, believes. But Carol is convinced that their new island home—Willowbrook Manor on the Puget Sound—is just the thing to cheer him up. And so begins a whirlwind summer as their house becomes the epicenter of multiple social dramas involving the family, their friends, and a host of new acquaintances. The Widdicombes&’ son, Christopher, is mourning a heartbreak after a year abroad in Italy. Their personal assistant, Michelle, begins a romance with preppy screenwriter Bradford, who also happens to be Frank&’s tennis partner. Meanwhile, a local named Marvelous Matthews is hired to create a garden at the manor—and is elated to find Gracie Sloane, bewitching self-help author, in residence as well. When this alternately bumbling and clever cast of characters comes together, they turn &“as frothy and bitter as a pot of freshly brewed dark-roast coffee, the kind that&’s always available on the Widdicombe&’s sideboard. And the dialogue, oh how it singes and sears&” (The Washington Post). A &“gleefully over-the-top satiric debut&” (Kirkus Reviews), Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicombe is perfect for fans of Maria Semple&’s Where&’d You Go, Bernadette?, Andrew Sean Greer&’s Less, and Jess Walter&’s Beautiful Ruins.What Could Be Saved: A Novel
Par Liese O'Halloran Schwarz. 2021
When a mysterious man claims to be her long-missing brother, a woman must confront her family&’s closely guarded secrets in…
this &“delicious hybrid of mystery, drama, and elegance&” (Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author).Washington, DC, 2019: Laura Preston is a reclusive artist at odds with her older sister Beatrice as their elegant, formidable mother slowly slides into dementia. When a stranger contacts Laura claiming to be her brother who disappeared forty years earlier when the family lived in Bangkok, Laura ignores Bea&’s warnings of a scam and flies to Thailand to see if it can be true. But meeting him in person leads to more questions than answers. Bangkok, 1972: Genevieve and Robert Preston live in a beautiful house behind a high wall, raising their three children with the help of a cadre of servants. In these exotic surroundings, Genevieve strives to create a semblance of the life they would have had at home in the US—ballet and riding classes for the children, impeccable dinner parties, a meticulously kept home. But in truth, Robert works for American intelligence, Genevieve finds herself drawn into a passionate affair with her husband&’s boss, and their serene household is vulnerable to unseen dangers in a rapidly changing world and a country they don&’t really understand. Alternating between past and present as all of the secrets are revealed, What Could Be Saved is an unforgettable novel about a family broken by loss and betrayal, and &“a richly imagined page-turner that delivers twists alongside thought-provoking commentary&” (Kirkus Reviews).Flies on the Butter: A Novel
Par Denise Hildreth. 2007
By leaving South Carolina, Rose Fletcher thought she had shaken the dust off her feet for good, but now she's…
headed south again, racing for the past and hoping to leave her present troubles behind.When Rose Fletcher embarks on her car trip to Mullins, South Carolina, she has little idea what awaits her. A powerful DC lobbyist, Rose remains powerless over the demons of her past. With her marriage on the brink of disaster, her mind races with the chaos her life has become as her journey begins to dredge up memories of the mistakes she&’s made and the desperate ache of the life she once knew.As Rose makes her long drive back to Mullins to attend her grandmother's funeral after 10 years away, it'll take the intervention of strangers and a painful miracle of grace to help her find that place called "home" once again.This is a story of how deep roots and southern memories—like chess pie, boiled peanuts, and crazy waitresses in small town diners—can remind you of why sometimes life has to come to a screeching halt before we can learn how to live.A poignant southern tale of how the lost can find their way back homeIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Denise Jones: Savannah from SavannahFlywheel
Par Eric Wilson, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick. 2008
From the makers of Overcomer and Fireproof comes a novel that asks: what&’s the most important thing in your life? Jay Austin did what it…
took to get ahead and make the quick sell at work. Problem was—the more successful he was, the more he traded what really mattered. His integrity. His relationship with his wife. His time with his son.He was chasing things that had no eternal significance. It wasn&’t until God slowly unraveled everything that he saw how empty his life had become.Now it will take a courageous heart and a saving grace for Jay to finally turn his drive into a desire for a more authentic life with God as well as with his wife and son.In a world filled with cheap imitations that distract us from God&’s higher plans, Flywheel is a powerful parable for all who hunger to live an authentic life. Full-length inspirational contemporary readNovelization of the Kendrick brothers&’ film FlywheelIncludes bonus materials and discussion questions for book clubsHealing Stones (Sullivan Crisp)
Par Nancy Rue, Stephen Arterburn. 2008
With one flash of a camera, Demi&’s private life becomes public news. She doesn&’t know it yet, but her healing…
has just begun.Christian college professor Demitria Costanas had vowed to end her affair with a colleague. But she gives into temptation one last time . . . and a lurking photographer captures her weakness for all to see. Quite literally, she&’s the woman caught in adultery. And almost everyone—herself included—has a stone to throw.Enter Sullivan Crisp, a decidedly unorthodox psychologist with his own baggage. He&’s well-known for his quirky sense of humor and incorporation of &“game show&” theology into his counseling sessions. And yet there&’s something more he offers: hope for a fresh start.Reluctantly the two of them begin an uplifting, uneven journey filled with healing and grace. By turns funny and touching, this story explores the ways humans hurt each other and deceive themselves. And it shows the endlessly creative means God uses to turn stones of accusation and shame into works of beauty that lead us onto the path of healing.An auspicious debut for a candid yet tender series about pain, healing, and God&’s invitation for second chances.&“A story of refining one&’s faith in a world of sin and temptation. It just might change your life. It has certainly changed mine.&” —Angela Hunt, author of Daughter of CanaInspirational contemporary readThe first book in the Sullivan Crisp series, but can be enjoyed as a standaloneBook one: Healing StonesBook two: Healing WatersBook three: Healing SandsIncludes discussion questions for reading groupsWe Are Only Ghosts: A Remarkable Novel of Survival in the Wake of WWII
Par Jeffrey L. Richards. 2024
An extraordinary, emotionally intense novel spanning World War II Europe to 1960s New York City with an unsettling psychological edge,…
We Are Only Ghosts depicts not only the horrors of the death camps but the toll on those who survived—powered by a story of the unexpected, complicated connection between a Nazi officer and a young Jewish boy. &“Told from the important and often overlooked perspective of a young gay man imprisoned in the Nazi concentration camps, We Are Only Ghosts evocatively portrays how the things that happen to us, both tragic and beautiful, shape who we are, and how we have the power to choose who we become in spite of our suffering. This gripping testament to the strength of the human spirit will both haunt and inspire you.&” —Ellen Marie Wiseman, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Lost Girls of Willowbrook New York City, 1968: The customers at Café Marie don&’t come just for the excellent coffee and pastries. They come for the sophisticated ambiance, and the illusion of being somewhere other than a bustling, exhausting city. Headwaiter Charles Ward helps create that illusion through impeccable service—unobtrusive, nearly invisible, yet always watchful. It&’s a skill Charles honed as a young Jewish boy in war-torn Europe, when avoiding attention might mean the difference between life and death. But even then, one man saw him all too clearly—a Nazi officer who was both his savior and tormentor. At seventeen, Charles was deported to Auschwitz with his family. There he was singled out by Obersturmführer Berthold Werden, who hid him in his home. Their entanglement produced a tortured affection mixed with hatred that flares to life again, decades later, when Berthold walks into Café Marie. Drawn back into Berthold&’s orbit, Charles is forced to revisit the pain and the brief, undeniable pleasures of the life he once knew. And if he acts on his growing hunger for revenge, will he lose his only tether to the past—the only other witness to who he was and everything he endured—or find peace at last?&“I was mesmerized by this gorgeously written novel that explores the psychological cost of survival with unflinching honesty and unwavering compassion. A young survivor of the Holocaust who crosses borders, decades, and identities in an attempt to leave behind his horrific past learns he will never be whole again until he finds the courage to confront his ghosts. An astounding story that will linger in my mind and heart for years to come, We Are Only Ghosts will take you on a riveting journey through unimaginable loss and corrupted love toward its ultimate destination of healing and repair.&” —Kim van Alkemade, New York Times Bestselling Author of Counting Lost Stars &“Profound, moving, and absolutely timely, We Are Only Ghosts shows how our identity determines destiny. Charles is gay, Czech, Jewish; as a teenager, he was ghettoized and subjected to the depravity of the Third Reich. In adulthood he discovers the courage to confront the ghosts who return to haunt him, including that of the boy he himself had once been. I&’m still pondering the questions posed by this touching novel.&” —William di Canzio, Author of AlecSisters of Fortune: A Riveting Historical Novel of the Titanic Based on True History
Par Anna Lee Huber. 2024
Based on the true story of the Fortune sisters, three young women each at a crossroads when they boarded the…
RMS Titanic in the spring of 1912 –and how that maiden voyage would transform their lives in profound and unexpected ways. Fans of The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abé and Patricia Falvey's The Titanic Sisters will be captivated as USA Today bestselling author Anna Lee Huber expertly weaves real historical figures and events into this vivid, surprising, emotionally powerful novel about the longing for independence and love—and the moments that irrevocably change even the best laid plans . . .&“Lush with sumptuous historical details and riveting as the events of that fateful voyage unfurl, readers will love this one!&” —Madeline Martin, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Keeper of Hidden Books and The Last Bookshop in London&“Vividly detailed and painstakingly researched, Sisters of Fortune threads fact and fiction into a compelling story.&” —Bryn Turnbull, author of The Paris Deception and The Woman Before Wallis&“Filled with luscious detail of the Titanic&’s maiden voyage and spot on depictions of its many passengers, from the grand to the ridiculous…absolutely riveting until the very last page!&”—Shelley Noble, New York Times Bestselling author of The Tiffany GirlsApril,1912: It&’s the perfect finale to a Grand Tour of Europe—sailing home on the largest, most luxurious ocean liner ever built. For the Fortune sisters, the voyage offers a chance to reflect on the treasures of the past they&’ve seen—magnificent castles and museums in Italy and France, the ruins of Greece and the Middle East—and contemplate the futures that await them. For Alice, there&’s foreboding mixed with her excitement. A fortune teller in Egypt gave her a dire warning about traveling at sea. And the freedom she has enjoyed on her travels contrasts with her fiancé&’s plans for her return—a cossetted existence she&’s no longer sure she wants. Flora is also returning to a fiancé, a well-to-do banker of whom her parents heartily approve, as befits their most dutiful daughter. Yet the closer the wedding looms, the less sure Flora feels. Another man—charming, exasperating, completely unsuitable—occupies her thoughts, daring her to follow her own desires rather than settling for the wishes of others. Youngest sister Mabel knows her parents arranged this Grand Tour to separate her from a jazz musician. But the secret truth is that Mabel has little interest in marrying at all, preferring to explore ideas of suffrage and reform—even if it forces a rift with her family. Each sister grapples with the choices before her as the grand vessel glides through the Atlantic waters. Until, on an infamous night, fate intervenes, forever altering their lives . . .When the Jessamine Grows: A Captivating Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs
Par Donna Everhart. 2024
From the author of The Saints of Swallow Hill, an evocative, morally complex novel set in rural 19th century North…
Carolina, as one woman fights to keep her family united, her farm running, and her convictions whole during the most devastating and divisive period in American history, perfect for readers of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles. Talk of impending war is a steady drumbeat throughout North Carolina, though Joetta McBride pays it little heed. She and her husband, Ennis, have built a modest but happy life for themselves, raising two sons, fifteen-year-old Henry, and eleven-year-old Robert, on their small subsistence farm. They do not support the Confederacy&’s position on slavery, but Joetta considers her family to be neutral, believing this is simply not their fight. Her opinion is not favored by many in their community, including Joetta&’s own father-in-law, Rudean. A staunch Confederate supporter, he fills his grandsons&’ heads with stories about the glory of battle and the Southern cause until one night Henry runs off to join the war. At Joetta&’s frantic insistence, Ennis leaves to find their son and bring him home. But soon weeks pass with no word from father or son and Joetta is battered by the strain of running a farm with so little help. As the country becomes further entangled in the ramifications of war, Joetta finds herself increasingly at odds with those around her – until one act of kindness brings her family to the edge of even greater disaster. Though shunned and struggling to survive, Joetta remains committed to her principles, and to her belief that her family will survive. But the greatest tests are still to come – for a fractured nation, for Joetta, and for those she loves . . .Familia: A Riveting and Unforgettable Novel of Sisterhood
Par Lauren E. Rico. 2024
"A masterfully woven tale of mystery, reconciliation, and familial love." –Abby Jimenez, New York Times Bestselling Author Readers of Olga…
Dies Dreaming and fans of Julia Alvarez will be captivated by this spellbinding story told from multiple perspectives and spanning a generation, as a baffling genealogy test connects two young women across cultures and class and sets in motion the events that might unravel a decades-old crime at last."With every turn of the page, readers are drawn to exploring the complexities that bind every person to their roots, celebrating the tenacious pursuit of identity." –LA TimesBook of the Month Club Add-On Selection | GoodReads Readers' Most Anticipated Books | The Daily Mail Best New Books | Indie Next Pick | LibraryReads Selection | GoodReads The Fall Books Goodreads Editors Can't Wait to Read | Library Journal Fall Book Preview, The Titles to Read in 2023What if your most basic beliefs about your life were suddenly revealed to be a lie? As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths—until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister—one who&’s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby&’s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that&’s impossible. Isabella Ruiz can still picture the face of her baby sister, who disappeared from the streets of San Juan twenty-five years ago. Isabella, an artist, has fought hard for the stable home and loving marriage she has today—yet the longing to find Marianna has never left. At last, she&’s found a match, and Gabby has agreed to come to Puerto Rico. But Gabby, as defensive and cautious as Isabella is impulsive, offers no happy reunion. She insists there&’s been a mistake. And Isabella realizes that even if this woman is her sister, she may not want to be. With nothing—or perhaps so much—in common, Gabby and Isabella set out to find the truth, though it means risking everything they&’ve known for an uncertain future—and a past that harbors yet more surprises . . ."A compulsive story with engaging characters that hooked me from the start. This is a must read!" –Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post & Bestselling Author"Lauren Rico&’s FAMILIA has it all. By page 30, I would have walked on coals to finish reading this story." –Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean "An absolute delight. I couldn't stop turning the pages." –KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Chicken Sisters (A Reese's Book Club Pick) &“A moving story about the bonds of sisterhood and unraveling the mysteries of your past. A wonderful debut!&” –Annette Chavez Macias, bestselling author of Big Chicas Don&’t CryHow to Find a Missing Girl
Par Victoria Wlosok. 2023
"The voice that this generation's mystery readers have been waiting for...How to Find a Missing Girl is edge-of-your-seat compelling from beginning…
to end." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong For fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and Veronica Mars, this whip-smart thriller follows a sapphic detective agency as they seek the truth behind a growing trail of missing girls in small-town Louisiana. A year ago, beloved cheerleader Stella Blackthorn vanished without a trace. Devastated, her younger sister, Iris, launched her own investigation, but all she managed to do was scare off the police&’s only lead and earn a stern warning: Once she turns eighteen, more meddling means prison-level consequences. Then, a year later, the unthinkable happens. Iris&’s ex-girlfriend, Heather, goes missing, too—just after dropping the polarizing last episode of her true crime podcast all about Iris&’s sister. This time, nothing will stop Iris and her amateur sleuthing agency from solving these disappearances. But with a suspicious detective watching her every move, an enemy-turned-friend-turned-maybe-more to contend with, and only thirty days until she turns eighteen, it&’s a race against the clock for Iris to solve the most dangerous case of her life.The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck
Par Kylie Scott. 2024
&“Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You…
will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I&’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.&” When Lilah Goodluck saves the life of Good Witch Willow as they&’re crossing a busy L.A. street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the winning lotto numbers then tells them they&’ve only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway? But when the first three predictions come true within twenty-four hours, Lilah&’s disbelief turns to mild panic. She&’s further horrified when she nearly runs a car off the road that belongs to Alistair Lennox, who just happens to be the illegitimate son of the British king. While Alistair is intrigued by her preposterous story, Lilah is adamant about resisting the heat between her and the playboy prince. If she denies he&’s her soulmate, then the last prediction can&’t come true, right? As the days count down, they become maybe friends…and then maybe more. But between the relentless paparazzi and some disapproving royals, finding time for love isn&’t easy, especially when her days may be numbered.Red White and Royal Blue meets The Last Holiday in this delightfully quirky novel from the New York Times bestselling author of End of Story, about a woman who unexpectedly finds "fall in love with a prince" at the top of her bucket list.