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En varm roman om minder, kærlighed og længslen efter at høre til - fra forfatteren til succesromanen VILLA HAVBRISE.Ina og hendes mand, Erik, lever et godt og stille liv sammen. Men da Ina finder ud af, at hun er uhelbredeligt syg, kan hun ikke dele det med Erik. Hun begynder at lyve for ham og vender i smug tilbage til sin barndomsø, Hven, for at finde svar på en række spørgsmål. Hvorfor kan hun ikke huske sine år på øen? Hvad skete der egentlig den skæbnesvangre dag, da hun forlod øen kun seks år gammel? De svar, hun finder, efterlader hun som ledetråde i en hjemmelavet krydsogtværs. Et halvt år senere tager Erik til Hven for at opfylde Inas ønske om, at han besøger øen og løser den krydsogtværs, hun har efterladt til ham. For hvert ord han udfylder, kommer han ikke kun tættere på Inas sandhed, men også på sin egen. På øen møder han en gruppe excentriske mennesker. Den gamle kone Signe, der bor sammen med sine udstoppede dyr, den sprudlende Liv, som driver det lokale spisehus, og den unge kvinde Maj, der på mystisk vis har vundet et ophold på øen i en konkurrence, hun ikke har deltaget i. Det viser sig, at de alle er nævnt i Inas krydsogtværs, og at den afslører sandheder, der ændrer alt.

Im Jahr 2032 ist die Welt zu Ende entdeckt. Reiseziele sind überlaufen, Naturwunder zertreten und millionenfach auf Social Media inszeniert, und der einst gefeierte Travel-Influencer Sam ist in der Bedeutungslosigkeit angekommen. Verzweifelt schreibt er sich den Frust von der Seele. Doch als ein neuer Planet entdeckt wird, erhält er eine unerwartete letzte Chance...Für Fans von T.C. Boyle ("Blue Skies") kommt ein tragikomischer, visionärer Roman, der die Tiefen der menschlichen Sehnsucht nach Aufmerksamkeit in Zeiten von Instagram und Co., sich inszenierenden Influencern, die unzählig nachgeahmt werden, und einem zunehmenden Massentourismus erforscht. Packend und humorvoll regt der Roman zum Nachdenken an, wie wir in unserem Reiseverhalten beeinflusst werden, und wie wir das Reisen in Zukunft gestalten wollen.

"I'm Chase, by the way. You know, in case you need a name for your voodoo doll."Known for its beautiful waterfalls and apple pie cookies, the sleepy town of Laurel Falls, Maine is a great place to start anew. Chase had come to town to heal and find solace in a new place, free of memories. Ruby had come to visit her young-at-heart grandmother, Mamu, and help at Mamu's bakery, The Sweet Spot. When Ruby and Chase meet, they may have gotten off on the wrong foot, but their chemistry is undeniable. With a little behind-the-scenes help, Ruby starts to see how wonderful Chase really is and learns to trust again. Chase is determined to right her mistaken assumptions about him. Full of sunshine and all the feels, you'll want to visit Laurel Falls again and again. Cinnamon isn't the only thing in the air!

When two new roommates discover their mutual crush, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Moreland takes us on a journey of falling in love.One of the Donner boys. Troublemakers.That was the reputation that followed Chase his whole life. Until he grew up and realized he could do better. Be better.But that choice cost him. His freedom, his family, his chance at love.By making amends, he found a different path. A new set of friends. A new family.Life was good. He thought he'd finally found everything he needed.Then she answered his ad.Now the roommate he needs is the woman he wants.Desperately.How long can he keep his feelings under the radar?Or is Hannah Gallagher the one to help him break free of his past once and for all?

Mistake the young, hot guy for a stripper? Sure did. Have a one-night stand with him? Heck yes. Find out he's my new boss? Ah, crap... The first time I saw Van, with his charismatic smile and stunning good looks, I enthusiastically shoved dollar bills into his waistband. The second time, he walked into my bakery introducing himself as the new owner. He knows nothing about baking and desperately wants to sell the business. If he does, I'll lose my dream job. Somehow, I have to persuade him to keep the shop running. But so far, there's only one thing he seems enticed by... me.Sure, the attraction igniting between us is hotter than a chocolate flambé. That doesn't change the fact that it's never a good idea to mix business and pleasure. He's younger than me, and if things between us sour it could cost me my livelihood. Even so, he's a delicious temptation I'm finding impossible to resist...

Antonio Nuñez has made the stupidest mistake known to man. He fell in love at first sight. Even worse? Nikki McClane, the woman with his heart in the palm of her hands, is his little sister's best friend. And the morning after their magical New Year's Eve kiss, she claims to have no recollection of their night together.So for the past seven years, Antonio has had a front-row seat to Nikki's string of failed relationships. You know, the ones she actually remembers. But he's made it a point to be a thorn in her side. He taunts, teases, and infuriates her any chance he gets. He just can't help himself. So when the opportunity arises, Antonio decides to show Nikki a side of him that she'll never forget.Nikki McClane has been unsuccessful in love... again. Fresh off of a break-up, she could really use a vacation. So when her best friend offers her a week at a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic, she jumps at the chance.The catch? Her best friend's older brother will be joining her. If only Antonio's personality matched his godlike physique... minus the permanent scowl on his face, that is. But that's what she deserves after lying to him-and herself-for the past seven years.Because she remembers what happened the night she met Antonio.She remembers it all too well.

Whoever said diamonds are a girl's best friend, got it wrong.It turns out, bones are a girl's best friend. Not that kind of bone... get your mind out of the gutter. We'd arrived at the museum, and everything was going well. Okay, fine. That's a lie. >Things didn't go as I'd planned for the rest of the trip, either. Especially when Albert decided to slip his leash and go looking for his own little souvenir to take home....Except, he didn't go shopping in the museum's gift shop.And it wasn't exactly a replica that he picked out. Which really sucked, since the absolute last thing I needed was another dinosaur shifter to deal with.... Dino Magic is a light-hearted romantic comedy series with a whole lot of steam! This isn't a save-the-world type of story, but rather it focuses on Arizona's coming into her hidden abilities. In each book she will be tracking down a gift, or a fated mates that been left by her great-great-so-many-greats-I-can't-even-type-them-all-grandmother. This is a paranormal series, not a serious true-to-science series. So, if you are hoping to learn about dinosaurs, this probably isn't the read for you. If you want to giggle hard enough that the people around you think you're crazy, then this might be the book for you!

Beauty salon... and the BeastQuinn: Working at the family wedding resort wasn't exactly on my Bingo card. But it's the only way for my siblings and me to get our grandfather's inheritance, so here I am, staffing the Hott Spot Spa and Salon front desk. It's an absurd gig for a man who makes Oscar the Grouch look like a people-person.Still, I'm a hard worker. I've made a fortune off my scientific discoveries, and if I can engineer groundbreaking drugs, I can do anything, right? Not according to Sonya Rossi, the spa's smoking hot and relentlessly perky manager. My grumpy approach is testing even sunshine-y Sonya's patience. Meanwhile, I'm not sure whether I want to rain on her parade-or kiss the smile off her face.Then the universe throws another curveball, putting us under the same roof. The closer Sonya gets, the more I like it-and her. I want to get to know her better and let her see the side of me I never show people. Until now, I've only believed in what I can touch, sense, and prove. I definitely don't believe in love... but Sonya's making me wish I could.A spicy, grumpy-sunshine, opposites attract, under-one-roof, forced proximity standalone romantic comedy set in the beloved small town of Rush Creek.

They call me soulless. A destroyer of innocents. An apocalypse waiting to happen.That's what getting dumped at the altar will do to you.Keeley Moore was as happy as a proverbial clam when he found his Beloved, the one woman fated to be the love of his immortal life. Jenna was smart, had a quirky mind, and promised to be the salvation he had long sought. And then she left him at the altar without so much as a single word of explanation. Naturally, he swept up the tattered remains of his heart, and swore to forget her. One hundred and thirty years later, he's still trying NOT to think about her.Jenna Boyle has no idea who is the tortured, tormented, and sexy-as-sin man who claims she betrayed him a century ago, but she's not overly worried about their past. It's the present that concerns her, mostly in getting Keeley free from the monsters who have turned him from a peaceful vampire into a Thrall, the dreaded ancestor of all Dark Ones...one who is about to go into a murderous, unstoppable killing spree. Then there's the Weaver's Council, who threaten to banish Jenna for crimes she doesn't remember committing.Although Keeley is determined to keep Jenna from hurting him again, he's drawn to her time after time. And it's getting increasingly difficult to convince himself that she would be better off without him in her life. If only he could find the source of his enthrallment...if only he could find a way to save Jenna without destroying himself...if only he had a future.One Thrall and his Beloved, a bestie with a male harem, and a group of intrepid tourists tackling an international organization bent on the destruction of the mortal world...it's just another day in the world of Katie MacAlister's Dark Ones.

In a matter of minutes, I gained two kids, a house, a dog . . . and a hot doctor-farmer guy for a neighbor.I never anticipated being a single mom, but I did expect to get pregnant first. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined taking custody of my niece and nephew, let alone moving back to my hometown.Even more surprising is the guy living on the other side of my pond who could pass as a model for an outdoors catalog. Oh, and he's a doctor.Too bad he met me at my worst-barely dressed and several days past a shower, still holding the half-eaten cookie cake that sent me spiraling into a sugar coma. Of course, losing one's sister and trading in a life of traveling the country for Apple Cart County could do that to a person. It did do it for me.With my life in so much upheaval, the last thing I need is to fall for the guy next door. But he's making it hard to resist with handsome smiles and helping around the property. And as an instant mama to a middle schooler and second grader stuck in the town I escaped almost a decade ago, I need all the help I can get.This sweet-heat-level small town, romantic comedy is the first in a new series set in the fictitious Apple Cart County, Alabama. Bad Moms meets Sweet Magnolias as friends navigate raising kids among busy lives and nosy neighbors.

The Playboy of the Western World is a three-act play by Irish playwright J. M. Synge, first performed in 1907. Set in a remote village on the west coast of Ireland, the play tells the story of Christy Mahon, a young man who arrives at a local pub claiming to have killed his father. His confession initially shocks the villagers, but they are soon captivated by Christy's charm and charisma, and he becomes a hero in their eyes.As the play progresses, Christy's story begins to unravel, and the villagers turn on him, revealing their own hypocrisies and flaws in the process. The play is a dark comedy that explores themes of identity, myth-making, and the search for authenticity in a society steeped in tradition.With its vivid characters, sharp wit, and lyrical language, The Playboy of the Western World has become a classic of Irish literature and a masterpiece of modern drama.

Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan--and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend she'd known only a few months, Jess has been aware that he's the same accomplished con man who was the subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore. Now thirty-one, Jess didn't bargain on Tegan eventually piecing together the connection for herself. But Tegan plans to do exactly what Jess has always feared--leave their safe, stable home to search for their mother--and she'll be accompanied by the prying podcast host and her watchful, handsome producer, Adam Hawkins.

"Originally published in the United Kingdom in 2023 by Zaffre"--Colophon.

James is in his senior year of High School and has never experienced love. James doesn't have the best luck with girls at his school. He hopes to change that when help arrives from a super hero named Green-Man who gets turned into a magical girl by some cupids who face a funding crisis. There's just one problem. Green-Man only uses his powers for his own personal gain. Will Green-Man help James find love or will he be stuck as a magical girl?

FOUR WEEKS. SEVEN RACES. ONE MOTORHOME. TWO HEARTS ON THE LINE.​There is only one person in the world that sunny Tessa Harstone can't be around and that's Brent Bolt, her older brother's best friend. According to her brother, Brent's basically a super-hero-slash-ninja with the racing skills of a roman charioteer and the perfect candidate to be a lifelong partner for Tessa - an idea that sets Tessa's skin crawling in every way. Tessa knows her only chance to keep out from under her family's plans is to avoid him completely. Which has been totally do-able ... until suddenly it isn't. ​When Tessa finds Brent storming into every aspect of her life and work - even her sweet new gig as an online personality opening up the world of stock car racing to other girls - she's ready to fight him at every turn.​Until the unthinkable happens. ​Brent Bolt was just looking for some summer fun, but when a stock car wreck leaves him with an iffy medical diagnosis and a ton of sponsors left empty-handed, he'll turn to anyone to help him out. Even his best friend's off-limits younger sister.​Thrown together by family and necessity, both Brent and Tessa wish they could just choose one thing for themselves ... even if that one thing might end up being each other.

At twenty-five years old, Jessie's the youngest member of Rawlinson's Residential. She's not just the youngest; she's the newest member of the team - a fact that's pointed out to her on a daily basis. Real estate is a cutthroat business, and Jessie isn't proving she can make it in a world where it's not about what you know - but who you know. That's until the commission-driven team unwillingly goes on a course. Jessie sees this as her big opportunity. If she's the best performer on the three-day residential getaway, she'll get the chance to shine. The only trouble is the course doesn't go to plan, and Jessie is forced into the limelight. Will she fly, or will she fall? And then there are other things to deal with. A family with secrets, rumours of ghosts, and little children with no filters. Will Jessie succeed when everything's against her? A journey through London, Paris and New York will provide the answer. And maybe - just maybe - prove that fairy tales really do come true . . .

"In experimental lit veteran Brian Dedora's third novel, prose fragments and narrative threads come in and out of focus as, on a winter's night, a reveller in an upscale Toronto restaurant begins the most dangerous of things: a journey into memory. Is he a narcissist or is he among the wounded? What is it to be gay in a small desert town and in the heart of a sprawling city? The Apple in the Orchard navigates the truths and half-truths of a traveller, a loner plunging through city streets and into the woods, a Canadian wrapped in the myths of the North and tangled in the snare-traps of the urban. As this layered, undulating novel explores class tensions, a family in disintegration, and how the effects of sexual abuse wind through generations, and while cameos by voyageurs, cowboys, Black Robe, and Grey Owl flicker to life and vanish again, the tragic story of the unnamed Her emerges in verbal snapshots."--

The perfect man for me is the one who broke my heart. #thanksbutnothanksOnce bitten.Twice shy.Yeah, I wish.I'm on a mission to find myself a nice, solid, respectable man. The only problem is nice, solid, and respectable comes in a meh package and is B-O-R-I-N-G as hell.It's been established. I have one type. Bad Boy. I tried the other flavors, I really did. But there's nothing like the allure of a man who takes what he wants without apology.As if my love life isn't dramatic enough, Dean Bennett walks into my life again thinking he's going to win me back with his charm and charisma. He might come in a different package, but under that expensive suit he's still the same cocky, arrogant, pompous prick who only cares about numero uno.I'm not that naïve young girl anymore so I have to ignore the fact that the way he looks at me practically sets my panties on fire.Everyone deserves a second chance to right a wrong. The problem? He's not just an ex-boyfriend...He's my ex-husband.Note to readers: This book was previously titled Afternoon Delight (Charity Case #2).

Learn How to Lose a Girl in 12 Hours: A Hilarious Guide to Relationship Self-SabotagePicture this: You, the master of calamity, embarking on a journey to sabotage your own romantic prospects with unparalleled finesse. In a world where spilled coffee becomes the catalyst for unexpected connections, your path intertwines with the captivating Lauren. With each mishap and uproarious blunder, you find yourselves bonded by laughter, turning chaos into comedy gold.As the clock ticks mercilessly towards the dreaded 12-hour mark, you unleash a series of mishaps that would make Murphy proud. From accidentally donning mismatched socks to expertly misinterpreting social cues, you excel in the art of self-sabotage. It's a comedic ballet of mortifying moments and hilarious missteps, all in the name of perfecting the art of losing a girl.Through this sidesplitting adventure, you'll discover the hidden depths of your own awkwardness and unlock a newfound appreciation for the absurdity of life's mishaps. With wit, charm, and a healthy dose of slapstick, this guide will have you laughing, cringing, and ultimately questioning why anyone would willingly attempt to lose a girl in the first place.Prepare for a riotous ride filled with laughter, misadventures, and unexpected revelations. Get ready to take the plunge into the hilariously treacherous world of relationship self-sabotage, where losing a girl becomes an unforgettable comedy of errors.

Learn How to Lose a Girl in 12 Hours: A Hilarious Guide to Relationship Self-SabotagePicture this: You, the master of calamity, embarking on a journey to sabotage your own romantic prospects with unparalleled finesse. In a world where spilled coffee becomes the catalyst for unexpected connections, your path intertwines with the captivating Lauren. With each mishap and uproarious blunder, you find yourselves bonded by laughter, turning chaos into comedy gold.As the clock ticks mercilessly towards the dreaded 12-hour mark, you unleash a series of mishaps that would make Murphy proud. From accidentally donning mismatched socks to expertly misinterpreting social cues, you excel in the art of self-sabotage. It's a comedic ballet of mortifying moments and hilarious missteps, all in the name of perfecting the art of losing a girl.Through this sidesplitting adventure, you'll discover the hidden depths of your own awkwardness and unlock a newfound appreciation for the absurdity of life's mishaps. With wit, charm, and a healthy dose of slapstick, this guide will have you laughing, cringing, and ultimately questioning why anyone would willingly attempt to lose a girl in the first place.¿Prepare for a riotous ride filled with laughter, misadventures, and unexpected revelations. Get ready to take the plunge into the hilariously treacherous world of relationship self-sabotage, where losing a girl becomes an unforgettable comedy of errors.

Virginia Beach, at your service. Rich clients pay me a pretty peony to keep their houseplants as healthy as their bank accounts. Most treat me well. But Will Power? That man is as charming as an infestation of mealybugs. Guess what Mr. Grumpy Billionaire-I am no shrinking violet and I will not wither under your dazzling, sexy-as-an-orchid-in-bloom, scowl.When Will Power brings his day-long, Come Into Power seminar to my city, I spring on the opportunity to absorb his billionaire tips to grow my shaky business.I feel like I've won the lottery when he picks me from the crowd to do on-stage coaching. Until he humiliates me. In front of a thousand people.So when a coveted ticket for his elite Power Broker Program accidentally drops into my lap, do I return it? Darn right, I do! Right into the hand of Mr. Liu, my brand new executive coach.I know that once the mistake is noticed, I'll be tossed out like an invasive weed. But until then-I will act like my green business belongs in the room beside the next Forbes 500 entrepreneurs.When Mr. All Powerful learns the truth, instead of tearing me limb from limb, he makes me an offer I can't refuse: I can stay in the program if I work my charms on all the plants at Will Power & Bros., his family's empire.The one thorn? He insists I deliver my plant pep talks while he watches.He's arrogant. He's entitled. He's as gorgeous as a fiddle-leaf fig tree in bloom-and just as difficult to keep happy.Still, it's going to take every ounce of my willpower to keep from falling roots over sunflower for this grumpy billionaire.

How can one person possibly experience so many dating disasters? Is my luck really that bad? Never mind Mr. Right, I can't even find a Mr. Okay.Is there such a thing as a quarter-life crisis? Kate Callahan is having one. With her 30th birthday fast approaching, the pressure to settle down is mounting. Finding a boyfriend in a new city, in a new country isn't easy, but this British girl isn't willing to settle for just anybody. Armed with a checklist, Kate arranges a disastrous blind date that is witnessed by swoon-worthy bartender, Ben.With Ben as her wingman and new best friend, Kate embarks on a dating adventure that goes from bad to worse. She quickly realizes the dating game is not for the faint-hearted. Kate is ready to give up on finding Mr. Right. That is, until Ben shows her that there's more to life than checklists.Does she have the courage to take a risk, or will she miss what's right in front of her?The Bad Date Diaries is a fun, closed-door romantic comedy about the ups and downs of modern dating. Full of quirky characters and hilarious situations, it's the perfect book if you're just looking for a short, light, and entertaining read. This happily-ever-after is the first book in the Boston Love series but can be read as a standalone title.