Narrative temaer: fornemmelse for sted

When a heartbroken celebrity marriage counselor seeks refuge in a lakeside cabin during a glorious leaf peeping season, everything wrong in her life starts clicking into place in the dreamiest possible way...and during Halloween, no less!Readers of Josie Silver and Sophie Cousens will adore New York Times bestselling author Stacy Finz's emotional character arcs and cozy fall time vibes in this Hallmark Movie-esque tale steeped in magical realism.Just one year ago, Chelsea Knight was living the life she’d always wanted. Marriage to the perfect guy, a thriving career, and a gorgeous condo overlooking San Francisco Bay. Then out of nowhere, her husband, Austin, left her. Ironic, because Chelsea fixes marriages for a living. In fact, she’s famous for her techniques. Naturally, she’s been using her expertise to win back her ex—and when he invites her for drinks, she’s sure her work has finally paid off. Until he announces he’s engaged.Devastated, Chelsea seeks refuge in the beloved small-town lake cabin she and Austin now take turns using. When she arrives, the streets are dazzlingly decked out for Halloween, the autumn leaves are exceptionally vibrant, and the locals are especially warm and welcoming. It’s downright magical—and so is Knox Hart, a talented jack-of-all-trades who’s fixing her roof. Chelsea is instantly drawn to him—and to the simplicity of country life. Slowly, she becomes immersed in the townspeople’s problems and finds a sense of belonging—leading her to reevaluate her own path . . .But something about the idyllic hamlet—and Knox—seems too good to be true. A trick more than a treat. And when she ultimately learns the truth, her heart is shattered. Miraculously, Austin is there to mend it. It’s everything she’d hoped for. Or is it? On the cusp of making all her dreams come true, Chelsea must find the strength to make an impossible choice . . .

Manchmal wenn die Welt zusammenbricht, strahlt durch die Dunkelheit ein Licht. Kema war dieses Licht für ihn und es führte ihn nach einer Odyssee aus spirituellen Prüfungen zu einem heiligen Ort, an dem sich die Pforten des gut gehüteten Geheimnisses von Buddhas Musik öffneten und ihn den Blick in eine Welt werfen ließ, die alles überstieg, was die alte Heimat des kalten Ostberlins einst für ihn vorgesehen hatte.

En afvekslende voksenbilledbog, hvor alvor om fortid og fremtid krydser klinge om natur, kunst, individ og samfund, giver gode råd og inspiration til eftertanke.

The speaker of these poems is a keen observer of the flora and fauna, including humans, in this rugged country of arroyos and high sierras.

'Richly evocative' STACEY HALLS'Heartbreaking' RACHEL HORE'Touching, absorbing'' DAILY MAIL'Poignant . . . There'll be tears' WOMAN & HOME'An enveloping story to savour' KATE SAWYERA luminous debut novel of a love affair set against the terrible aftermath of war, for readers of IN MEMORIAM by Alice Winn, WAKE by Anna Hope and THE OUTCAST by Sadie JonesNo one survives war unscathed. But even in the darkest days, seeds of hope can grow.It is 1946 and in the village of Oakbourne the men are home from the war. Their bodies are healing but their psychological wounds run deep. Everyone is scarred - those who fought and those left behind.Alice Rayne is married to Stephen, heir to crumbling Oakbourne Hall. Once a sweet, gentle man, he has returned a bitter and angry stranger, destroyed by what he has seen and done, tormented by secrets Alice can only guess at.Lonely and increasingly afraid of the man her husband has become, Alice must try to pick up the pieces of her marriage and save Oakbourne Hall from total collapse. She begins with the walled garden and, as it starts to bear fruit, she finds herself drawn into a new, forbidden love.Set in the Suffolk countryside as it moves from winter to spring, The Walled Garden is a captivating love story and a timeless, moving exploration of trauma and the miracle of human resilience.'A heartbreaking tale, vividly dramatised' Rachel Hore'Tender and lyrical . . . This beautiful book had notes of both Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Jane Howard. More please!' Natasha Solomons'Touching, absorbing . . . A beautifully written story that will especially appeal to Rachel Hore fans' Daily Mail'A poignant drama . . . What happens when war ends? How do people move on after what they've seen and possibly done? Hardy explores these complex themes in this gentle but powerful novel. There'll be tears, but this evocative read is worth every one' Book of the Month, Woman and Home'Written with great delicacy and feeling' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome'Hardy's supremely observed novel blossoms like a rose-sharp and pointed, and stunningly beautiful' Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon'A poignant, powerful novel about aftermath, trauma and hope' Katie Lumsden, author of The Secrets of Hartwood HallLONGLISTED FOR THE HWA GOLD CROWN AWARD FOR BEST HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL OF THE YEAR**20th September 2023 https://www.historiamag.com/the-2023-hwa-crown-awards-longlists/

'"For more than sixty years, Wendell Berry has invited readers to Port William, Kentucky, a fictional setting that rivals Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, as the most richly imagined place in American literature. Library of America presents Berry's career-spanning masterpiece of storytelling for the first time as a single chronological narrative. This second volume gathers twenty-three stories and two novels that chronicle the lives of the Port William Membership from 1945 to 1978"--

"1Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write 'em in your books and show everyone who we are.' So begins DâeLana R.A. Dameron's stunning novel-in-stories, Redwood Court. The baby of the family, Mika Mosby spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their stories and secrets, witnessing their struggles. Growing up on Redwood Court, the cul-de-sac in the working-class suburb of Columbia, South Carolina where her grandparents live, Mika learns important, sometimes difficult lessons from the people who raise her: Her exhausted parents, who work long hours at multiple jobs while still making sure their kids experience the adventure of family vacations; her older sister, who, in a house filled with Motown would rather listen to Alanis Morrisette, and can't wait to taste real independence; her retired grandparents, children of Jim Crow, who realized their own vision of success when they bought their house on Redwood Court in the 1960s, imagining it filled with future generations; and the many neighbors on the Court who hold tight to the community they've built, committed to fostering joy and love in an America so insistent on seeing Black people stumble and fall"--

"By the acclaimed author of Moxie, a funny, big-hearted adult debut that is at once an ode to teachers, a timely glimpse at today's pressing school-place issues, and a tender character study, following a sprawling cast of teachers, administrators, and staff at a Texas high school"--

From beyond the grave, Ashton's mother leaves a mysterious legacy that upends her world. Eileen Darby, the heiress to the Merriweather fortune, has entrusted her oldest daughter with the family's waterfront estate on Catawba Sound in South Carolina's Lowcountry, bequeathing virtually nothing to her other three children. This lavish bequest is more than a gift; it's a cryptic message, a puzzle interlaced with the troubled history of their dysfunctional family. As Ashton embarks on renovating the old home, she finds herself haunted by secrets lurking in the shadows of her memory. What is her mother trying to communicate, and what will she uncover as she delves into the murkiest corners of the memories she can't recall?" Ashton's husband is a proclaimed financial wizard, a mastermind who claims to have turned her recent investment into a fortune. Yet, he refuses to provide the account statements to verify it. With their marriage teetering on the brink, Ashton's dwindling trust gives way to mounting suspicions. Is he genuinely the financial virtuoso he purports to be, or is there a more sinister game afoot? As her marital bonds unravel, Ashton finds herself ensnared in a tangled web of deception. Each thread she tugs unravels a path leading her ever closer to a truth she may not be ready to confront. When she loses her way, she looks to a friend from her past to help her find herself again. In this thrilling journey of discovery and deceit, Ashton must confront the ghosts of her past and the demons of her present. Long Journey Home is a twisted labyrinth of mystery and betrayal, where every corner holds another clue and every path leads Ashton deeper into uncertainty.

Detectives Olivia Hansen and Callum Palmer faced a puzzling challenge when they were tasked with solving a murder that had occurred 120 years earlier. The case involved a long-forgotten tragedy that had been buried in the annals of history until Isabella Martin, a possible descendant of the victim, unexpectedly walked into the police station one fateful day.Isabella had come across an intriguing advertisement that had been placed by Olivia and she carried with her a tale passed down through generations, a story that had haunted her family for over a century. It was a story of love, obsession, and a carefully devised scheme that had shattered the lives of those involved.In the late 19th century, Bradley Hadigan was a man who seemingly had it all. He was deeply in love with his wife, a woman of remarkable beauty, and they were blessed with two children. Bradley was a respected station owner in the remote outback of New South Wales. To those who knew him, his life appeared close to perfection.However, perfection often breeds envy, and Bradley's neighbor, Mark Jackson, was a man consumed by an obsessive desire for Bradley's wife. His infatuation led him down a dark path, and he hatched a scheme to eliminate his adversary and claim the beautiful woman for himself.Mark enlisted the help of four former bushrangers, men with a notorious history of violence and cunning. Together, they conspired to orchestrate Bradley Hadigan's demise in a way that would cast suspicion elsewhere, leaving Mark with a clear path to win over the object of his affection.What is it that causes his scheme to unravel?Or does it?With each revelation from Isabella, the Detectives drew closer to the identity of the bones.The answer lay hidden in the dusty pages of history-a history Isabella knew well.

From distant stars to a Cocoa Beach Hooters, Derwin Mak's short fiction takes readers through tales of mystery, wonder, and horror. Ethnic traditions meld with fantastic visions in these twelve stories about memory fabric, eldritch gods during the Salem witch trials, and of course, Mecha-Jesus, Japan's very own android kami.Foreword by Liana Kerzner, award-winning comedy writer and co-editor of Wrestling With Gods: Tesseracts Eighteen

Running my sister's bed-and-breakfast in our small town should have been a piece of cake. Until I opened the door to our new guest and came face to face with the man I had a one-night stand with a year ago. And he was looking at me like I was a total stranger.Nate Sullivan was fourteen years older than me and was my brother's best friend. Not to mention a billionaire CEO that looked just as good in well-worn jeans and a T-shirt as he did in a suit. And when he was with his girls? There was no way I couldn't fall for him.We both had tarnished pasts that kept our hearts out of the mix. But being with him now gave me a confidence I didn't know was missing.It wasn't until his girls forced us to dance that we acted on our chemistry. And though it was explosive, our time together was limited. As the nights ticked away, we learned time wasn't the only thing that worked against us.**This is book 2 in the Sunny Brook Farms Series. Each one can be read as a complete standalone. Always an HEA!**

Vincent Cooper's INFIDELIS is a powerful collection of poetry that delves into the life of a Chicano outcast, drawing from the author's personal experiences as a Marine. Through lyric and Blues poetry, Cooper paints a vivid picture of the 9/11 era, capturing the raw and authentic emotions that accompanied his journey. The poems take readers on a transformative exploration, starting with Cooper's decision to enlist and continuing through the intense trials of boot camp, the joys and challenges of fatherhood and marriage, and his subsequent struggles. INFIDELIS is a testament to the power of poetry to convey the complexities of one's lived experiences and to illuminate the shared humanity that lies within us all.

A new edition of Lisa St Aubin de Teráns first novel (first published 1982 by Jonathan Cape), winner of the Somerset Maugham Award (1983).

The Great Gatsby is known for the glitz and glamour of Gilded Age plutocrats; in The Last Green Light, the working people of Fitzgerald's novel get to tell their own, beautifully textured tale. Meet Jon Laine, a Midwesterner who captains one of the rumrunning boats that are the source of Gatsby's great wealth; enter a colorful netherworld of diner cooks, dump scavengers, secretaries, deckhands and car mechanics caught in the increasingly deadly conflict between organized crime syndicates, amid the murderous passions of caste-busting love. From movie stars to dark freighters, Wobblies to Harlem nightclubs The Last Green Light, like a jazz improvisation, riffs on a great American novel, creating its own, unique world in the process.

A bold and unabashed novel about a young Palestinian woman's unraveling as she teaches at a New York City middle school, gets caught up in a scheme reselling Birkin bags, and strives to gain control over her body and mind.

Børge med tilnavnet ”Kran” tager på kirkegården for at sige farvel til sin afdøde kone Tove, før han for sidste gang går gennem Frederikshavns gader, hvor det hele begyndte, og det hele skal slutte. Bevæbnet med seks Elefantøl, en flaske Gammel Dansk og en pose Sweet Dublin Mixture klatrer han højt til vejrs i sin elskede kran nede på havnen, hvor skibsværftet engang lå, og hvor han har arbejdet hele sit liv. I tågerne fra en pibe tobak ser han tilbage på sit liv, som han har besluttet sig for at ende heroppe under himlen. ”Stuepigen og kranføreren” er en rørende roman om provins, arbejderklasse, opbrudstider med øget velstand, kvindefrigørelse og en dyster hemmelighed fra krigens år. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

Vestjyske Sølves vilje er lige så stærk og egenrådig som det hav, hun vokser op ved. Som den yngste i en børneflok gør hun oprør mod sine forældres vilje, og det fører til nogle hårde men karakterdannende kampe. Lars Nielsen tager os med til det barske Vestjylland, hvor beboerne altid lever under havets trussel, i mellemkrigstiden, hvor hele landet lider under krisen og arven efter 1. verdenskrig. Den danske forfatter Lars Nielsen (1892-1963) debuterede i 1938 med bogen "Bo", og siden da er det blevet til over 60 romaner. Langt de fleste af Lars Nielsens bøger foregår i landdistrikter og følger slægters gang, men de har også ofte en udpræget psykologisk vinkel, der gør dem tidløse og relevante uanset hvilket miljø, de læses i. Udgivelsen er en storskrift-udgave til svagsynede i serien MAGNUMBØGER Lindhardt og Ringhof.

Before Rose Gordon came home to Barrington in Book One - Charlie's Will there was Debbie Webb and Jamie Tait.Despite being High School sweethearts, Debbie left Barrington for university in Sydney, then London.She hasn't been home for five years.Jamie stayed to work his family property, but he still has feelings for his first love.Suddenly, Debbie is back.For a visit?Or will she stay?

From the author of Dog Days Forever, a heartfelt, holiday contemporary romance perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Kristan Higgins, and Susan Mallery, in which a young woman returns to her small hometown and ends up fostering a pregnant dog with--of all people--the man she used to love.Lucy Buchanan and Theo Taylor have never gotten along...like ever. Not when they were children, not when they were teenagers, and definitely not as adults...though that last part might be more Lucy's doing than Theo's. It was the summer after she graduated college when their antagonism towards each other boiled over into something... hot.That is until Lucy left town in a flash, leaving everything behind for warm Los Angeles. But now she's returned after seven years following a bad breakup, and a newfound disillusionment with La-La Land. As for Theo, he doesn't know and doesn't care about whatever happened to make Lucy come back. His lingering resentment is enough to keep her at arm's length until she inevitably leaves again. The problem is, being around each other has proven that their friction isn't going anywhere, especially when it leads to some pretty intense heat.The two have no idea what they've rekindled, but things get even more complicated when they rescue a pregnant dog together, taking on joint responsibility of caring for her.Lucy and Theo must find a way to overcome their past, first for the sake of the dog and her litter, and for their own wounded hearts.

She swore she'd never trust again.Buying the old courthouse near the Barrington Tops ragged mountain ranges was a fresh start for Nicole and daughter Lucy.Renovating the run-down building into a home and B & B accommodation would help them recover from the trauma they had endured.Nik promised Lucy it would be just the two of them. Always.But the removal truck getting stuck in the driveway on the first day threw them into neighbour Robbie's path.He sorted the problem, then returned with son Harry to help them unload. Nik instinctively liked him, but she couldn't trust her instincts.And more importantly, she vowed to keep the promise she'd made to Lucy.

'Kissing her body, I took her flesh between my teeth. Applying pressure, she groaned.' Imagine meeting a boy who has everything you don't want in a guy, but then he kisses you and it is the best feeling of your life. _____ KENDALL'S PROBLEM: She hates football players. Can't stand them. They made her life hell in high school and now that she's at University, she never wants to be around one again. NERO'S PROBLEM: He's a football player who fell in love with Kendall the moment he saw her. And despite his small town charm, he knows that the only escape from his dark past is on a football field. Things didn't go well when they first met. They might not have spoken to each other again. But then Nero lost control of his demons and smashed up a car, and Kendall volunteered for a mentorship program helping kids. She never thought the kid she would be helping would be the same gorgeous guy she can't stop thinking about even though she knows she shouldn't. And with no way out of it, what will she do when she learns what made Nero what he is? How will she help him? And, as she does, will he help her? Will both of them sacrifice for love? If only things were so simple in this twisting story, crackling with sexual tension, and dark humor. For readers who love sports romances by Ilsa Madden-Mills and L. J. Shen. Note: This book is a part of the author's 'Love is Love Collection', meaning that it is available as a spicy romance in 'My Bad Boy', a wholesome romance in 'I Don't Date Football Players', a steamy wolf shifter romance in 'Tortured Wolf', and a Male/Male romance in 'Asking for Trouble'.

From the high-rises of Canary Wharf to the turquoise pools of Miami, meet SUGAR, BABY: a story about being young, beautiful and tantalisingly sweet . . . Perfect for fans of Luster, Boy Parts, BBC's Clique and HBO's Industry.