Maison d'édition: Iurii Tolstikhin
The book “Frustrussia” at first glance looks like a collection of short stories that are somewhat unrelated to each other. However, the narrative in the book is like a vortex. From small and seemingly insignificant stories three big stories emerge, which end with a "The Result”.
Edith Nesbit was born on the 15th August 1858 in Kennington, then part of Surrey. Due to the health issues and tuberculosis of her sister Mary, Nesbit’s early life was one of constant changes of house both in England and on the continent. At age 17, Nesbit met Hubert Bland and they married three years later―whilst she was 7 months pregnant. Bland also kept his affair with another woman going throughout their marriage and the two children of that relationship were raised by Nesbit as well as her own three with Bland. Together they were founder members of the Fabian Society in 1884 naming their son Fabian in its honour. They also edited the Society's journal; ‘Today’. Nesbit was an active lecturer and prolific writer on socialism during those years but gradually her work for them dwindled as her career as a children’s writer grew. Her most famous success was ‘The Railway Children’ but she was also very prolific and greatly accomplished in poetry, short stories―especially her macabre ghost and supernatural stories―and novels for adults. In February 1917, some three years after the death of Bland she married Thomas ‘the Skipper’ Tucker in Woolwich, where he was a ship's engineer on the Woolwich Ferry. Edith Nesbit died from lung cancer on the 4th May 1924 at her house ‘The Long Boat’ at Jesson, St Mary's Bay, New Romney in Kent. She was 65.Voir livre
A laugh-out-loud cozy rom-com with a twist of mystery and a heart full of charm! 🏆 Foreword Indies Finalist Stephanie Pierce likes life neat, quiet, and under control. Her keys have a proper place, her apartment is spotless, and a few drops of lavender can smooth out almost anything. Then she comes home from work, finds her apartment manager dead in the stairwell, and her carefully ordered world starts coming apart. Detective Mark Wellborn is not part of Stephanie’s plan. He is six-foot-two of broad shoulders, blue eyes, roughened jawline, and calm authority—the kind of man who can command a crime scene, free a stiletto from a staircase, and leave Stephanie so flustered she can barely form a sentence. The more often he shows up, the worse it gets. Because Mark is not just dangerously competent. He is distractingly handsome, relentlessly observant, and entirely too good at looking at Stephanie like she is the only woman in the room. But Richard’s death is only the beginning. When the case turns to murder, Stephanie realizes someone has been slipping into the safest corners of her life. Things are moved in her apartment. A white van keeps reappearing. And the more Mark tries to protect her, the clearer it becomes that Stephanie is tangled in something far more dangerous than one bad night in a stairwell. Now Stephanie is caught between a killer she cannot see, a life that no longer feels safe, and a detective who is equal parts comfort and complication. Falling for him would be reckless. Ignoring him may be impossible. And if she wants to keep her heart, her dog, and her beautifully organized life intact, she will have to trust the one man who sees straight through her. The Lavender Thief is a clean, no-spice romantic comedy suspense with murder, mishaps, essential oils, one very attractive detective, and a lovable goldendoodle. Spice level: 2 (sizzling kisses) Thriller vibe: 4 (suspenseful but cozy) Dog cuteness: 10 (certified scene-stealer)Voir livre
When a one-night stand makes a tycoon an expectant father, he demands a marriage for the baby’s sake in this sexy romance from a USA Today–bestselling author. “I’m pregnant.” But this baby bombshell is nothing compared to Adoni’s scandalous solution! A positive pregnancy test isn’t the only reminder Alice has of her one scorching night with Adoni Petrakis. As she defiantly tells him the news, memories of his skilled touch overwhelm her! The contract he draws up—to claim her, and his child—is utterly shocking. As is her realization that she’s still powerfully, inescapably, in thrall to this vengeful Greek!Voir livre
‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ Julie Caplin A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she’s left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape. Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau – with nothing but dust and a goat for company. Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau – and her broken heart – after all…? The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won’t be able to put this down!Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau! ‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely, sunny, feel-good romcom that transports you to summer in France! Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is a lovely easy read – it just puts you in a good mood!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lovely, romantic, sweeping and feel good.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the heart of Europe, Lizzie finds a new lease on life. The chateau, once a symbol of her heartbreak, becomes a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of travel. As she navigates through the complexities of her life, she finds solace in the beauty of her surroundings, proving that sometimes, the best way to heal is to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown. For fans of Jessica Redland (Sunshine After the Rain), Leonie Mack (In Italy for Love), Lucy Coleman (Christmas at the Snow Covered Inn), Courtney Walsh (My Phony Valentine), and Karen Schaler (Every Day Is Christmas). HarperCollins 2023Voir livre
Sometimes, wishes do come true… Brooke Weatherby is tired of being the dependable one, the boring one of everyone at Sanderling Cove. She agreed to come to the cove for the summer unaware her two cousins, Charlotte “Charlie” Bradford and Olivia “Livy” Winters, would also be there to help manage The Sanderling Cove Inn while her grandparents take a long road trip in Europe. More than anything, she wishes for independence from her role as a sometime caretaker of her mother, so she’s free to find true love. Unknown to her and her cousins, the five grandmothers at Sanderling Cove have invited their beloved grandchildren to spend as much time as possible this summer at the cove, hoping that romance might flourish among them. One grandson, Dylan Hendrix, is a well-known artist who decides to take a break from Santa Fe and experiment with different kinds of paintings inspired by the scenic Gulf Coast of Florida. As he and Brooke get to know each other, he encourages her to discover her own artistic talent. Brooke’s world opens to colors and possibilities she never dreamed of as her life begins to change. Grandmothers can be very determined when it comes to seeing their grandchildren happy. A family saga full of love. Be sure to read all the books in the series – Waves of Hope, Sandy Wishes, Salty Kisses. Another of Judith Keim’s series books celebrating love and families, strong women meeting challenges, and clean women’s fiction with a touch of romance—beach reads for all ages with a touch of humor, satisfying twists, and happy endings. Be sure to check out her other delightful books and series that readers adore.Voir livre
After three years of dancing at the best club in Minneapolis, I'm forced to return to my hometown. Pregnant. Single. And my only skill is twirling around a pole.I return to my old job, dancing with one goal. To save enough money to provide for my child. But night after night, he becomes impossible to ignore. Aiden Powell watches me from his front and center seat, his sharp blue eyes flickering in the strobe lights as he stalks my every move.I fight to defy the magnetic pull to dance only for him. Until one night, I let my guard down and chemistry sparks. Aiden pursues me while I build a fortified fence to protect myself.But when a serial stalker begins targeting dancers, Aiden decides I'm not safe. He shows up on my doorstep with a packed bag and his cat. This relationship is supposed to be fake. A ruse to keep me away from a deranged man. Too bad my heart fails to receive the message as Aiden begins to show me the real him.People in little clothing hardly catch my eye, but there's something about Aiden in a towel that softens my defenses. And when he admits I'm the first woman he's ever been with? He spells out exactly what he wants with no room for error—Me.But I should know better than to let my walls crumble. Because when that stalker sets his sights on me, Aiden's determination won't be enough to keep me and my baby away from harm. Contains mature themes.Voir livre
