Publisher: 책보요여
Edith Nesbit's 1906 novel "The Railway Children" follows three siblings - Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis - as their lives transform when their father is mysteriously imprisoned. Moving to the countryside, they unravel various adventures, befriend railway workers, and learn valuable lessons about resilience and the enduring power of family bonds.
Cassandra Reynolds can see a red flag from a mile away. As the owner of The Ex Files, a matchmaking service based in Ocean View, she dates men nearly every day of the week in order to vet them, assuring the matches she makes are perfectly informed and free of heartache. With her job comes pitfalls, though: every man she meets is hiding something, trying to impress, and not showing his true colors. But when she has to attend her father's wedding, the man who once lived his own double life, she realizes after years of matchmaking, she has no date of her own to bring to the event. His sisters want him to have the happily-ever-after their parents do. When mechanic Luke Dawson helps a woman on the side of the road, he didn't think it would be the matchmaker his sisters set him up with. But just one date is all it takes for him to decide that he's not going for a match—he's interested in the matchmaker herself. Now it's his job to convince her to give him a shot without scaring her off. But try after try, he's hitting obstacles in the form of rules she's crafted in order to protect herself. Can he get past her walls and make her see they’d be a perfect match if she'd let herself fall?Show book
Millie Ward has been fired—again. She's tired of feeling like a failure, and she refuses to blame her ADHD the way her parents do every time she hits one of life's speed bumps. This time, she's going to let that speed bump actually slow her down, so she jumps at the chance to visit her best friend?and Instagram influencer?Quincy in California. And she wouldn't mind if that invitation also involved getting closer with Quincy's brother, Pete. When her best friends Kate and Bree help her pack, they rediscover the little black dress they shared in college. This dress helped them during first dates, exams, and job interviews?bringing each woman who wore it a bit of luck and confidence. Whatever comes during Millie's next chapter, this dress will help. But Peacock Bay is full of mega influencers who have perfected the look of the surf lifestyle, and a minor misunderstanding has Millie and her magical dress joining their ranks. Now she has to convince her crush Pete Santana that pretending to be her Instagram Husband will help bring new business to his struggling hotel and help her launch her influencer career. But maybe posting all her failures isn't the best way to win Pete's heart, no matter how good it is for his business. When she reveals her biggest screw-up of all?their fake relationship?there's a good chance she could lose not only her new following but Pete as well...Show book
Infantry Clone Jace Rojas and CBI Marshal Onima Gwok have uncovered a sinister plot, but in the quest for more answers, all they find are new questions. As they continue the investigation into the murder of the business executive, more evidence of a vast conspiracy to topple the government using clones emerges. In addition to Jace, Onima relies heavily on her team. Specifically, brilliant cryptanalyst and former hacker Feroz Jones, medical examiner Dr. Maira Patel, and pilot Yael Amber. Onima has been warned that someone on her team is sharing information with CBI higher-ups potentially tied to the late executive’s company...and the conspirators. When Deputy Marshal Kara Martinez is assigned to the team by a suspect CBI director, Onima can’t help but wonder if she will be a help - or a hindrance. How do the conspirators intend to use the clones to overthrow the Confederation leadership? And what obstacles will the mole throw in the way of Onima, Jace, and the team as they attempt to solve the clone conundrum?Show book
Light Elves. Dark elves. Dwarves. Trolls. A dragon living under the city who spends his time watching reruns of 80s shows and a Grateful Dead loving Giant wearing tie dye and forging weapons? Fantasy author Daniel Thomas never imagined the mythical creatures he wrote about actually existed and wishes they weren't. Daniel is about to embark on the longest and worst night of his life as he is drawn into an elf civil war happening in Raleigh, North Carolina. The only thing keeping him alive are two dwarf brothers who smoke too many cigars and have more guns than the US Army. Making matters worse is a secret government organization determined to keep it all a secret. Where Have All the Elves Gone? is part James Bond, part Eddie Drood, and all chaos as Daniel sets out to save two worlds before they collide.Show book
Caught: Olivia Harrington with a Chatsfield! On the verge of her big break, nothing can disrupt the premiere of Olivia Harrington's new film. So when the press run the story that reclusive Ben Chatsfield is her latest love interest, Olivia has to go along with the lie! Ben should call "Cut!" on this charade, but it would be a PR coup for the Chatsfields. Olivia's sophisticated act might fool the media, but Ben knows she's hiding an even bigger secret His leading lady is completely untouched! Something Ben plans to rectify before the credits roll on their fake relationship. Welcome to The Chatsfield, Berlin!Show book
Don’t miss this escapist summer romance from bestselling author Rebecca Raisin 🇫🇷WINNER of the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel Award 2025 ‘Late at night when I wander the streets of Paris, my thoughts turn to her… How do I tell her how I feel? Perhaps, I need to show her…’ The pretty little streets of Montmartre are abuzz with a rumour. Apparently a mystery matchmaker, known only as ‘Paris Cupid’, has somehow helped the city’s most famous bachelor find love. But old-fashioned romantic Lilou is staying very quiet. She’d just wanted to set up her best friend, and to get on with her life selling whimsical old love letters, in Paris’s famous St. Ouen market. She hadn’t imagined her little Paris Cupid project could ever have attracted so many people looking for true, heartfelt romance. Though the truth is that Lilou adores helping people find the right person. Even if her own love life is nothing short of disastrous. But then a message arrives. And it’s just for her. Someone is in love with her. Someone who knows her secret. But they’re keeping their own identity secret too… Could it be from cheerful, talkative, flame-haired Felix? Or quiet, beautifully handsome Benoit? Or even Pascale – who drives Lilou mad every day? After so long of helping others find their soulmate, is it time for Lilou to find love of her own in Paris herself? A totally gorgeous, escapist romcom, set in the most romantic city in the world. Perfect for fans of Emily in Paris. Readers are loving A Love Letter to Paris: ‘Do you love Emily in Paris? The City of Light? Hand-written love letters? Romance in the most gorgeous city in the world? This charming tale brings you all that with great heart in a story you will absolutely love. Enjoy!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A Love Letter to Paris is a delightful read. I felt like I was wandering the streets of Paris alongside Lilou, and the clever premise of falling in love through old-fashioned love letters had me hooked. Charming and utterly romantic, I couldn’t recommend it more.’ Sarah Bennett, author ‘I absolutely loved this joyful, witty romance with its unique setting in a Paris antiques market. It’s a love letter to love letters and as delightful and delicious as a plateful of macarons!’ Carmen Reid, author ‘Wonderful! It appealed to me on every level! Truly a love letter to Paris – and to romance itself! I feel like I’ve cycled the streets of Paris right alongside Lilou! I couldn’t put down this heart-melting, charming, and enchanting story!’ Jaimie Admans, author ‘Reading a Rebecca Raisin book is like sinking into a warm bath… I read this book in a day… A brilliant summer read.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming and heartwarming romance novel that beautifully captures the magic and allure of Paris… Love, friendship, and the importance of following one’s dreams, all set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris… A feel-good read that leaves you with a sense of hope and joy.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Charming… Perfect escapism… This author transports you to another world… Great for fans of Emily in Paris.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Uplifting, escapist and wonderfully romantic… Sparkling, stylish and scintillating… a world full of evocative descriptions, gorgeous heroes and touching romance they will not want to leave. Rebecca Raisin is in a league of her own… one of the most gifted writers of contemporary romance writing today.’ Bookish JoShow book
