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Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' – CandisWelcome to Cedar Cove – a small town with a big heart!Step into the wonderful world of Cedar Cove with the first six books in Debbie Macomber’s bestselling series bundled together for an indulgent escape. Including: 16 Lighthouse Road, 204 Rosewood Lane, 311 Pelican Court, 44 Cranberry Point, 50 Harbour Street and 6 Rainier Drive.Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' – CandisFall in love with the Navy! With Debbie Macomber's series of Navy romances. These popular stories, most of them published in the 1990s, are still relevant in today's world. Maybe even more relevant. They salute the men and women in the U.S. Navy, and the families and friends who support them. Each is an emotional story, a dramatic romance featuring Debbie Macomber's always-believable characters, as well as her trademark touches of humor. Each is highly enjoyable on its own, but together they create a memorable reading experience!The six books, in chronological order, are: NAVY WIFE NAVY BLUES NAVY BRAT NAVY WOMAN NAVY BABY and NAVY HUSBAND.Life and Love in the Navy. There's nothing like it!

Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy' – CandisWelcome to Blossom Street – where dreams come true.Fall head over heels in Blossom Street with the first five books in Debbie Macomber’s bestselling series bundled together for perfect reading pleasure. Including: The Shop on Blossom Street, A Good Yarn, Susannah’s Garden, Christmas in Seattle and Back on Blossom Street.Make time for friends. Make time for Debbie Macomber.

Escape to far off places and discover romance…Dreaming of… BrazilAt the Brazilian’s Command by Susan StephensMarried for the Prince’s Convenience by Maya BlakeFrom Enemy’s Daughter to Expectant Bride by Olivia GatesDreaming of… FranceThe Husband She Never Knew by Kate HewittThe Parisian Playboy by Helen BrooksReunited…in Paris! by Sue MacKayDreaming of… BaliThe Man to be Reckoned With by Tara PammiNine Month Countdown by Leah AshtonHarry St Clair: Rogue or Doctor? by Fiona McArthurDreaming of… ItalyDaring to Trust the Boss by Susan MeierReunited with Her Italian Ex by Lucy GordonThe Forbidden Prince by Alison RobertsDreaming of… GreeceThe Millionaire’s True Worth by Rebecca WintersA Wedding for the Greek Tycoon by Rebecca WintersHer Greek Doctor’s Proposal by Robin GiannaDreaming of… Australia Mr Right at the Wrong Time by Nikki LoganImprisoned by a Vow by Annie WestThe Millionaire and the Maid by Michelle Douglas

If you only had one night, what would you do? Give in to your temptations? Find out in this romance collection!One Night: Exotic FantasiesOne Night in Paradise by Maisey YatesPirate Tycoon, Forbidden Baby by Janette KennyPrince Nadir’s Secret Heir by Michelle CondorOne Night: Latin HeatUncovering Her Nine Month Secret by Jennie LucasOne Night with the Enemy by Abby GreenOne Night with Morelli by Kim LawrenceOne Night: Blissful SeductionThe Secret His Mistress Carried by Lynne GrahamSecrets, Lies & Lullabies by Heidi BettsTo Sin with the Tycoon by Cathy WilliamsOne Night: Red-Hot ScandalA Secret Disgrace by Penny JordanSecrets of a Powerful Man by Chantelle ShawWicked Secrets by Anne MarshOne Night: Sensual BargainsNine Months to Redeem Him by Jennie LucasA Deal with Benefits by Susanna CarrAfter Hours with Her Ex by Maureen ChildOne Night: Sizzling AttractionMarried for Amari’s Heir by Maisey YatesDamaso Claims His Heir by Annie WestHer Secret, His Duty by Carla Cassidy

This three-volume collection brings together the best of C.S. Lewis’s letters – some published for the first time. This second volume covers the years from 1931–1949, charting Lewis’ emergence as a great Christian thinker and apologist.C.S. Lewis was a most prolific letter writer and his personal correspondence reveals much of his private life, reflections, friendships and feelings. This collection, carefully chosen and arranged by Walter Hooper, is the most extensive ever published.In this great and important collection are the letters Lewis wrote to J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, Owen Barfield, Arthur C. Clarke, Sheldon Vanauken and Dom Bede Griffiths. To some particular friends, such as Dorothy L. Sayers, Lewis wrote over fifty letters alone. The letters deal with all of Lewis’s interests: theology, literary criticism, poetry, fantasy, children’s stories as well as revealing his relationships with family members and friends.The second volume begins with Lewis quietly trying to lead a Christian life and writing his first major work of literary history, The Allegory of Love. He was unknown during the 1930s and at this time wrote some of his finest letters, mainly to his brother Warren and to his boyhood friend Arthur Greeves. Then he is ‘discovered’ by the BBC and the publishers Geoffrey Bles, resulting in the most popular works of Christian apologetics ever written. C.S. Lewis became a household name and from the 1940s onwards some of his greatest theological letters were written.

In einer am Abgrund stehenden Welt versuchen die «Gärtner Gottes» eine Parallelgesellschaft aufzubauen und ein Leben im Einklang mit der Natur zu führen. Sie leben auf den Dachgärten der Stadt und folgen Adam One, der das Ende der Menschheit voraussagt. Die junge Toby findet Zuflucht bei den «Gärtnern Gottes» und steigt mit der Zeit zur Anführerin auf. Ren gehört seit ihrer Kindheit zu der Sekte. Als ein unkontrollierbares Virus in wenigen Tagen den Großteil der Menschheit auslöscht, müssen beide Frauen in einer zukunftslosen Welt ihren Weg finden. Größtenteils aus Tobys Perspektive erzählt Margaret Atwood von einer Welt, in der die globalisierte Wirtschaft die Kontrolle übernommen, die Forschung jegliche Ethik verworfen hat und in der die Menschheit am Rande ihres Unterganges steht.

Anfang des 22. Jahrhunderts. Die Menschheit k?mpft gegen Aliens, in den letzten bewohnbaren Zonen der Galaxis tobt ein blutiger B?rgerkrieg, und politische Unruhen, milit?rische Polizeigewalt und Not bedrohen das gesamte Sonnensystem. Der junge Army-Offizier Andrew Grayson hat zwar das Milit?rbootcamp und den verheerenden ?berfall im All ?berlebt, doch als er mit einer Truppe Querulanten und Unruhestiftern in eine ferne Kolonie geschickt wird, wei? er, dass seine gef?hrlichste Mission gerade erst begonnen hat… Der Krieg hat gerade erst begonnen.

Die erfolgreiche Military-Science-Fiction-Serie von Bestseller-Autor David Weber erstmals als H?rbuch! Die Familien, welche die Republik von Haven regieren, stecken in Schwierigkeiten: Die Schatzkammern sind leer, das Volk ist unruhig, und ein B?rgerkrieg droht. Doch es gibt eine Taktik, die sich in der Vergangenheit bereits mehrfach bew?hrt hat: Ein kurzer Krieg muss her, ein schneller Sieg, der das Volk wieder eint und die Schatzkammern f?llt. Also wendet sich Haven einmal mehr gegen das Sternenk?nigreich von Manticore, das bisher nie einen ernst zu nehmenden Gegner darstellte. Doch diesmal kommt es anders, denn diesmal steht den Angreifern eine Frau gegen?ber, mit der sie nicht gerechnet haben: Captain Honor Harrington von der Royal Manticoran Navy … Wenn C. S. Forester, der Autor der Horatio-Hornblower-Romane, Science Fiction geschrieben h?tte: Dies hier w?re das Resultat.

"Wenn Timur Vermes' Erstlingswerk ER IST WIEDER DA b?se, realistisch und komisch ist, so ist sein zweiter Geniestreich b?ser, realistischer und komischer." – Christoph Maria Herbst Ein Bundesinnenminister aus Bayern, der menschenfreundlich und pragmatisch handelt. Ein karrieregeiler Staatssekret?r, der K?chenkataloge lesen muss und am allj?hrlichen Sommerloch leidet. Ein Kanzler, der kein Merkel mehr ist. Nie war Deutschland hilfloser. Ausgerechnet in dieser prek?ren Lage entdeckt eine Trash-TV-Moderatorin ihr Herz f?r Arme und will die Welt zu einem besseren Ort machen. Und jetzt? Gesellschaftssatire, aktuell, radikal, beklemmend und komisch zugleich. DIE HUNGRIGEN UND DIE SATTEN f?ngt dort an, wo der Spa? aufh?rt.

A collection of three of Ray Bradbury’s finest science fiction novels: FAHRENHEIT 451, THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES and THE ILLUSTRATED MAN.Contains:FAHRENHEIT 451The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen.THE MARTIAN CHRONICLESThe strange and wonderful tale of man’s experiences on Mars, filled with intense images and astonishing visions.THE ILLUSTRATED MANA classic collection of stories – all told on the skin of a man.

Ich bin bei dir alle Tage bis ans Ende der Welt. Der junge Pastor Peter Leigh wird auf die Reise seines Lebens geschickt – nur darf seine Frau Bea ihn nicht begleiten. Um in Kontakt zu bleiben, schicken sie sich Briefe. Doch nie zuvor in der Geschichte der Menschheit musste eine Liebe eine derart gro?e Distanz ?berbr?cken. Ein monumentales, jedem Genre trotzendes Meisterwerk eines Weltautors auf dem H?hepunkt seines Schaffens. Michel Faber ist eine unvergessliche Liebesgeschichte gelungen, mit einem einzigartigen Setting und einer emotionalen Pr?zision, die direkt ins Herz f?hrt.

One hundred classic stories from the celebrated author of Fahrenheit 451.In this, the first volume of Ray Bradbury's short stories, some of the author's finest works are published together, among them ‘Homecoming’, ‘Veldt’, ‘A Sound of Thunder’ and ‘The Long Rain’.Join an ill-fated crew of astronauts pushed to the brink of insanity by the incessant and highly corrosive rain on Venus, a high-tech virtual reality playroom that comes to life with terrible consequences, and a safari company offering tours for the wealthy back in time to the prehistoric era to stalk and kill dinosaurs, resulting in the present they return to being irrevocably altered.This collection is a rare treasure trove of wonder; as apprehensive about technology and the fate of humanity as it is elegiaic of its irrepressible progress. Each story presents an enlightening and poetic facet of Bradbury’s writing, every one as relevant now as when it was first written.

The hilarious debut novel from the Oscar®-winning screenwriter of Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Synecdoche, New York.‘Riotously funny’ New York Times‘Just as loopy and clever as his movies’ Washington PostB. Rosenberger Rosenberg, neurotic and underappreciated film critic (failed academic, filmmaker, paramour, shoe salesman who sleeps in a sock drawer), stumbles upon a hitherto unseen film by an enigmatic outsider – a three-month-long stop-motion masterpiece that took its reclusive auteur ninety years to complete. Convinced that the film will change his career trajectory and rock the world of cinema to its core, that it might possibly be the greatest movie ever made, B. knows that it is his mission to show it to the rest of humanity. The only problem: the film is destroyed, leaving him the sole witness to its inadvertently ephemeral genius.All that’s left is a single frame from which B. must somehow attempt to recall the work of art that just might be the last great hope of civilization. Thus begins a mind-boggling journey through the hilarious nightmarescape of a psyche as lushly Kafkaesque as it is atrophied by the relentless spew of Twitter. Desperate to impose order on an increasingly nonsensical existence, trapped in a self-imposed prison of aspirational victimhood and degeneratively inclusive language, B. scrambles to re-create the lost masterwork while attempting to keep pace with an ever-fracturing culture of “likes” and arbitrary denunciations that are simultaneously his b?te noire and his raison d’?tre.A searing indictment of the modern world, Antkind is a richly layered meditation on art, time, memory, identity, comedy, and the very nature of existence itself – the grain of truth at the heart of every joke.

Prepare to discover a new sexy man this New Year…A Deal for the Di Sione Ring by Jennifer Hayward‘Marry me, sell me the ring and I will fly you out of here tonight.’Hotel magnate Nate Brunswick’s faith in marriage was destroyed by his father. But in searching for the ring that his beloved grandfather has asked him to retrieve, the illegitimate Di Sione who hates weddings finds himself inconveniently engaged!The alluring owner of the ring, Mina Mastraintino, can only pass it on once she’s married. Quick vows and an even quicker annulment should be easy… but the exquisite, impromptu wedding night gives them both far more than they planned!The Italian’s Pregnant Virgin by Maisey YatesYou will be my wife…Esther Abbott was backpacking across Europe when she was approached about being a surrogate. Desperately in need of the money, Esther agreed. But when the deal falls apart, she’s left pregnant and alone, with no one to turn to…except the baby’s father!Learning he is to have a child with a woman he’s never met is a scandal Italian billionaire Renzo Valenti can’t afford. Following his recent bitter divorce and with an impeccable reputation to maintain, Renzo has no choice but to claim the child…and Esther as his wife!A Dangerous Taste of Passion by Anne MatherWill she surrender to the stranger at Orchid Cay?For Lily Fielding the small, safe Caribbean island is all she’s ever known. But the appearance of an intriguing newcomer is about to change everything for this unworldly vicar’s daughter, for the sensual awakening he promises is both intoxicating and illicit…Raphael Oliveira should resist the temptation that beautiful Lily presents; after all, he knows that wherever he goes, danger follows… Although, once she is under his spell, Rafe’s intense passion and dark past threaten to destroy them both!Bought to Carry His Heir by Jane PorterHeld captive…When Georgia Nielsen is asked to be surrogate for an enigmatic tycoon she can’t afford to say no. Before she realises that she’s struck a deal with the devil she’s trapped on his isolated Greek island, with no escape from the brooding master who stalks its shores!Carrying his child!Scarred by the loss of his wife, Nikos Panos’s future rests on leaving behind a legacy. But Georgia’s constant presence threatens to unleash the powerful hunger he’s kept caged for so long. If he wants defiant Georgia to submit he must confront the demons that haunt him…

‘Thoughtful and dark’ The Times Magazine‘Captivating’ Woman & Home‘Beautifully written’ Hello!Strictly Come Dancing contestant 2018** The #1 eBook bestseller! **Christmas morning, 1969.All eleven-year-old Esme Munroe wants for Christmas is for her mother to be on one of her ‘good’ days – and, secretly, for a velvet riding hat. So when she finds an assortment of wet towels and dirty plates in her stocking, she’s just relieved Father Christmas remembered to stop at The Lodge this year.But later that day Esme’s mother disappears in the heavy snow. Even more mysteriously, only the Earl of Culcairn seems to know where she might have gone. Torn between protecting her mother and uncovering the secrets tumbling out of Culcairn Castle’s ornate closets, Esme realises that life will never be the same again after the snow…Susannah Constantine provides a rare glimpse into the secret lives of the scandalous upper classes. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and The Crown‘A modern day Nancy Mitford.’ Sir Elton John‘Fans of Downton Abbey will love this.’ Davina McCallWhat readers are saying about After the Snow:‘Beautifully written’‘I didn’t want the story to end’‘Loved it!’‘Read it over the Christmas holidays. Perfect’‘I adored this wonderful story’‘Cleverly written’‘Wonderfully nostalgic’‘Insightful, exciting and poignant’‘Perfect with a glass of wine and a roaring log fire’

A classic collection of Ray Bradbury’s short fiction, available in ebook for the first time.In twenty-two stories of amazing range and variety, Ray Bradbury once again works his special magic, sounding out life's mysteries in the past, present, and the future.

Robert Maitland, a 35 year-old architect, is driving home from his London offices when a blow-out sends his speeding Jaguar hurtling out of control. Smashing through a temporary barrier he finds himself, dazed and disorientated, on a traffic island below three converging motorways. But when he tries to climb the embankment or flag-down a passing car for help it proves impossible – and he finds himself imprisoned on the concrete island. In this twisted version of ‘Robinson Crusoe’, Maitland must learn to survive – using only what he can find in his crashed car.As in all Ballard’s best work ‘Concrete Island’ provides an unnerving study of our modern lives and world. With his alienating ‘Ballardian’ view of normal events, this is a unique novel from one of our finest writers.

A classic collection of stories – all told on the skin of a man – from the author of Fahrenheit 451.If El Greco had painted miniatures in his prime, no bigger than your hand, infinitely detailed, with his sulphurous colour and exquisite human anatomy, perhaps he might have used this man’s body for his art…Yet the Illustrated Man has tried to burn the illustrations off. He’s tried sandpaper, acid, and a knife. Because, as the sun sets, the pictures glow like charcoals, like scattered gems. They quiver and come to life. Tiny pink hands gesture, tiny mouths flicker as the figures enact their stories – voices rise, small and muted, predicting the future.Here are sixteen tales: sixteen illustrations… the seventeenth is your own future told on the skin of the Illustrated Man.

A collection of Lewis’s essays against ‘the new morality’ – a fine collection representing Lewis at his most brilliant.Published shortly after his death, aiming to make available some of his writings which were not at that time publicly accessible, and to counter the prevailing new morality of the sixties, ‘Christian Reflections’ gives a robust defence of the Christian Gospel.Now, fifty years later, when Christian communities are, in our own day, struggling to come to terms with a shifting morality, this little volume will be a comforting reminder of the never-changing truths of the faith.As ever, Lewis’s clear and eloquent mind gives plenty of food for thought, especially as he aims his intellectual ammunition at the modern myths still so prevalent in our post-modern culture.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORSULLIVAN’S CROSSING: BOOK FOURPre-order your copy now!A second chance at love?Dr. Leigh Culver loves practicing medicine in Timberlake, Colorado. It is a much-needed change of pace from her stressful life in Chicago. The only drawback is she misses her aunt Helen, the woman who raised her. But it’s time that Leigh has her independence and she hopes the beauty of the Colorado wilderness will entice her aunt to visit often.When Helen visits Leigh she is surprised to find her niece still needs her, especially when it comes to sorting out her love life. But the biggest surprise comes when Leigh takes Helen out to Sullivan’s Crossing and Helen finds herself falling for the place and one special person. Helen and Leigh will each have to decide if they can open themselves up to love neither expected to find and seize the opportunity to live their best lives.Readers love Robyn Carr:‘Lovely book from a lovely series’‘Robyn Carr reflects real life wonderfully’‘fascinating and heartwarming characters and a stunning setting’‘a must-read for fans of contemporary romance’

Don’t miss Forget Me Not, the next heart-stirring novel in the brand-new Catalina Cove series, from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Brenda Jackson welcomes you back to Catalina Cove, where love is waiting to be reclaimed…Ashley Ryan never doubted that her husband, Devon, was the love of her life. Even now, three years after Devon died in a car wreck while on a business trip, Ashley can’t bring herself to move on. But when her girlfriends surprise her with a getaway to beautiful Catalina Cove, Louisiana, she gets the shock of her life when she encounters a man—bearded, more rugged than before, but unmistakably her Devon.“Ray Sullivan” moved to this quiet coastal town after waking up in a hospital with amnesia. Haunted by a life he can’t remember, he’s built walls around his heart and a quiet life running boat tours—a life that includes no recollection of Ashley, a woman he suddenly finds himself irresistibly drawn to.Doctors warn Ashley of the danger in forcing her husband to remember the past. Though she longs to tell him the truth, she finds herself falling all over again for a man she knows may never truly come back to her. In this place where healing and second chances are just a heartbeat away, can love take root once more?

The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures – this time with a puppy in tow…At Christmas time we all need a friend…Alfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. So when George learns that one of the residents of Edgar Road has been taken into hospital, he realises it’s up to him to provide some comfort at this difficult time of year.The only problem is that they now have a little puppy in tow – Pickles the Pug, who is convinced he can be a cat if only he sticks with his new found friends.As George tries to do everything he can to make the world – and its humans – happier, Alfie struggles to keep Pickles in check and out of trouble. Because even the best laid plans can be destroyed by a well-meaning – but mischievous – little puppy…Join Alfie, George – and now Pickles – as they come to the rescue of some lonely souls. The perfect read for fans of James Bowen from the Sunday Times bestseller.

From the bestselling author of The Kashmir ShawlDinah Steward has a secret. Hidden beneath the comfortable family life she shares with her successful husband Matthew and their two sons lies a shameful secret that has haunted Dinah for fifteen years. She and Matt never speak of it or the impossible choice he forced her to make all those years ago: they think the cracks have been papered over.But when a chance encounter brings the past into sharp focus once more, Dinah realises she can no longer deny the truth. She decides to risk everything – her husband, her sons, her perfect lifestyle, in order to claim what was always hers.

The thrilling conclusion to Janet Edward’s sensational debut YA sci-fi trilogy.Jarra never wanted to be a celebrity. All she ever wanted was to gain some respect for the people left on Earth: the unlucky few whose immune system prevents them from portalling to other planets.Except now she’s the most famous Earth girl in the universe – but not everyone in the universe is happy about it, nor the fact that she has found love with a norm. Jarra’s actions have repercussions that spread further than she ever could have imagined, and political unrest threatens to tear apart the delicate balance of peace between humanity’s worlds.On top of everything, the first alien artefact ever discovered appears to be waiting for Jarra to reveal its secrets. But to do so, she must somehow find a way to leave Earth – or else the alien artefact will be lost forever. Is there a way for Jarra to travel to another planet? Or is her destiny only to look to the stars – but never to reach them?

It's hot in Washington. No sign of rain. The world's climates are changing, catastrophe beckons, but no one in power is noticing. Yet. Tom Wolfe meets Michael Crichton in this highly topical, witty and entertaining science thriller.When the Arctic ice pack was first measured in the 1950s, it averaged thirty feet thick in midwinter. By the end of the century it was down to fifteen. One August the ice broke. The next year the break-up started in July. The third year, it began in May.That was last year.It's an increasingly steamy summer in America's capital as environmental policy advisor Charlie Quibler cares for his young son, and deals with the frustrating politics of global warming. According to the President and his science advisor Dr S, the weather isn’t important! But Charlie must find a way to get a sceptical administration to act before it's too late – and his progeny find themselves living in Swamp World.Just arrived in Washington to lobby the Senate for aid is an embassy from Khembalung, a sinking island nation in the Bay of Bengal. Charlie's wife Anna, director of bioinformatics at the National Science Foundation and well known for her hyperrational intensity, is entranced by the Khembalis. By contrast, her colleague, Frank Vanderwal, is equally cynical about the Buddhists and the NSF.The profound effect the Khembali ambassador has on both Charlie and Frank could never have been predicted – unlike the abrupt, catastrophic climate change which is about to transform everything.Forty Signs of Rain is an unforgettable tale of survival which captures a world where even the innocent pattern of rainfall resounds with the destiny of the biosphere.

A scintillating collection of stories from the master of science fiction.Since the beginning of his career in the 1940s, Ray Bradbury has become synonymous with great science fiction from the pulp comic books of his early work to his adaptations for television, stage and screen and most notably for his masterpiece, ‘Fahrenheit 451’.Bradbury has done a rare thing; to capture both the popular and literary imagination. Within these pages the reader will be transported to foreign and extraordinary worlds, become transfixed by visions of the past, present, and future and be left humbled and inspired by one of most absorbing and engaging writers of this century, and the last.This is the second of two volumes offering the very best of his short stories including 'The Garbage Collector', ‘The Machineries of Joy’ and ‘The Toynbee Convector’.

Isaac Asimov’s ROBOT series – from the iconic collection I, ROBOT to four classic novels – contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day.What happens when a robot begins to question its creators? What would be the consequences of creating a robot with a sense of humour? Or the ability to lie? How do we truly tell the difference between man and machine?In I, Robot, Asimov sets out the Three Laws of Robotics – designed to protect humans from their robotic creations – and pushes them to their limits and beyond.Following genius robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan, these short stories helped to transform artificial intelligence from a dream into a science and changed perceptions of robots for ever.

They were prisoners, exiles, pawns of a corrupt government. Now they are Dr Rachel Dycek's adin: surgically transformed beings who can survive new lives on the surface of Mars. But they are still exiles, unable ever again to breathe Earth's air … And they are still pawns.They were prisoners, exiles, pawns of a corrupt government. Now they are Dr. Rachel Dycek’s adin: surgically transformed beings who can survive new lives on the surface of Mars. But they are still exiles, unable ever again to breath Earth’s air . . . And they are still pawns.For the adin exist to terraform Mars for human colonists, not for themselves. Creating a new Earth, they will destroy their world; killed by their own success. Desperate, adin leader Boris Tiban launches a suicide campaign to sabotage the Mars Project, knowing his people will perish in a glorious, doomed orgy of mayhem. Unless embattled, bitter Rachel Dycek can find a miracle to save both the Mars Project and the race she created.

From the double Man Booker prize-winner comes an extraordinary work of historical imagination – this is Hilary Mantel’s epic novel of the French Revolution.Georges-Jacques Danton: zealous, energetic and debt-ridden. Maximilien Robespierre: small, diligent and terrified of violence. And Camille Desmoulins: a genius of rhetoric, charming and handsome, yet also erratic and untrustworthy. As these young men, key figures of the French Revolution, taste the addictive delights of power, the darker side of the period’s political ideals is unleashed – and all must face the horror that follows.

Before you get down on bended knee……you should be pretty darn sure the answer will be yes. For ten years, Connor O’Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. His restaurant is thriving, she’s got her dream job at Blue Heron Vineyard—it’s the perfect time to get married.When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Jess has her hands full with her younger brother, who’s now living with her full-time, and a great career after years of waitressing. What she and Connor have is perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she’s positive married life isn’t for her.But this time, Connor says it’s all or nothing. If she doesn’t want to marry him, he’ll find someone who does. Easier said than done, given that he’s never loved anyone but her. And maybe Jessica isn’t quite as sure as she thinks…

"Freaking hilarious. This is the novel moms have been waiting for."–Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Let's Pretend This Never Happened"Perfect for readers looking for a funny, realistic look at motherhood."–Booklist (starred review)From the creator of The Honest Toddler comes a fiction debut sure to be a must-read for moms everywhere.There are good moms and bad moms–and then there are hot-mess moms. Introducing Ashley Keller, career girl turned stay-at-home mom who's trying to navigate the world of Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-fantastic and Instagram-impressive mommies but failing miserably.When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the Motherhood Better boot camp run by the mommy-blog-empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mom she's always wanted to be. But will she fly high or flop?With her razor-sharp wit and knack for finding the funny in everything, Bunmi Laditan creates a character as flawed and lovable as Bridget Jones or Becky Bloomwood while hilariously lambasting the societal pressures placed upon every new mother. At its heart, Ashley's story reminds moms that there's no way to be perfect, but many ways to be great.

Der Tod hat eine Anh?ngerkupplung Campingkrimi Endlich wieder Urlaub! Doch wer sich auf D?nen, Strand und Ferienluft in Holland gefreut hat, erlebt eine b?se ?berraschung. Auf Camping de Grevelinge ist alles anders: Blaulicht, rot-wei?es Absperrband, Polizei! Der Kantinenwirt des Campingplatzes ist kopf?ber in der Porta-Potti-Entsorgungsstation ertrunken aufgefunden worden. Es sieht nicht nach Selbstmord aus. Inspecteur Piet van Houvenkamp, der gr??te lebende Agatha-Christie-Fan weltweit, stellt bald fest: Der Tod hat eine Anh?ngerkupplung!

W?hrend der Silbervirus immer mehr Bewohner infiziert und keine Besserung in Sicht ist, beginnen Melissa und J?rgen zusammen zu arbeiten und sich zu vertrauen. Ihre Entdeckungen k?nnten alles in Frage stellen. Zu allem ?berfluss ist Henry Payton verschwunden und seine Kinder machen sich gemeinsam mit Bit auf die Suche…

The perfect summer holiday read for fans of Cathy Bramley and Phillipa AshleyReturn to Love Heart Lane for friendship, romance and a community who will be be there for you no matter what…Isla and Drew Allaway appear to have the perfect life – a strong marriage, two beautiful children and their picture-perfect home, Foxglove Farm. But, new mum Isla is struggling. She loves her little family but with Drew working all hours on the farm, Isla’s lonely.When she discovers that Drew has been keeping secrets from her, Isla has to face losing the home they all love. Can the Love Heart Lane community pull together once more to help save Foxglove Farm? And can Isla save her home…and her marriage?

One of Ray Bradbury’s classic short story collections, available in ebook for the first time.SUMMER MORNING, SUMMER NIGHT is a collection of short stories and vignettes based in Green Town, Illinois, the fictionalised version of Ray Bradbury’s native Waukegan, which also served as the setting for his modern classics DANDELION WINE, SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES, and FAREWELL SUMMER.Among them are stories about a pair of elderly sisters who concoct a love potion with unexpected consequence; the careful affection between a teacher and her young student; the fireflies in the night who spark a conversation about life between a young boy and his grandfather. This is a beautifully woven tapestry of stories that illuminates some of Green Town’s hidden corners, and reaffirms Bradbury’s position as an undisputed master of fiction.One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, Bradbury is also the author of the iconic FAHRENHEIT 451, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES. He published some five hundred short stories, novels and plays over his lifetime.

What if John F. Kennedy survived?President Nixon, with the help of former president JFK, has just green-lit NASA’s first manned expedition to Mars.Aboard, Natalie York, a geologist who risks everything she loves for the chance to go to space; Phil Stone, former X-15 test pilot; and Ralph Gershon, a Vietnam War hero intent on being the first African American to reach another planet.Exploring mankind’s presence in the extra-terrestrial expanse, VOYAGE chronicles the incredible story of what could have been.

All they ever wanted was somewhere to call home…BeatenWhen Jenny’s mother abandons her and her younger siblings, Jenny is left at the mercy of her abusive father Henry. And when Henry beats his eldest daughter so badly that she ends up in the hospital, it seems like there’s nowhere left for them all to go.BrokenBut carpenter Craig has fallen head over heels for Jenny, and he offers her a place to stay. Happy at last, Jenny begins a new life with him, but when tragedy strikes, she’s left to pick up the pieces of both her broken home – and her broken heart.BereftDesperately trying to make ends meet, Jenny is alone and working round the clock. Will she ever be able to give her siblings the happy home they deserve? Or is the worst yet to come…?The Sunday Times bestseller is back in a gritty family drama, perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Dilly Court.

It's an acquired taste…he just has to acquire itElise knows what she wants in the bedroom, and she makes sure she gets it. Her thirst for domination has long been quenched by a stable of men only too happy to bow down before her.But sexual satisfaction isn't the same as love, and she's been burned in the past by giving her heart too freely.Niall is handsome, smart, successful and sweet–sweet as vanilla. When they meet, their romantic connection is electric, even though he's way on the opposite end of the kink spectrum. Despite how she fights it, Elise falls for him–but how can a relationship work when both lovers want to be on top?"Hart wields her pen like a scalpel…in this soul-searching, emotionally sensitive story. Strong characterization and smooth, yet forceful, writing captures your attention and holds you hostage."–RT Book Reviews on The Space Between Us

Is there such a thing as the perfect body?Vivian Ward thinks she is in total control of her life. Actually…she’s thirty five, an out-of-work actress who puts more effort into partying than getting good parts, is estranged from her family and emotionally unavailable to her boyfriend.Truth is, the only thing she’s in control of is what’s on her plate…But then she meets movie star Maximilian Fry, who's just as screwed up, and journeys into a world of celebrity even more damaging than the one she was already living in. Will image triumph, or will she realise that some of her answers lie within?A hilarious and thought-provoking novel about self-esteem and the cult of skinny…and what happens when you’re funny about food but the joke starts to wear thin

"Heinz Strunk hat ein neues Genre geschaffen: Das Kurzhörspiel. Ganz in der Tradition der frühen Helge Schneider-Hörspiele übernimmt Heinz Strunk sämtliche Rollen und hat zudem alle Geräusche und Sounds selbst produziert. 30 Sekunden bis 5 Minuten dauern seine schrägen Momentaufnahmen aus dem Alltag, die von der hysterischen Zugansage bis zum schmerzhaften Arztbesuch reichen."

What if a tragedy occurred and you only had yourself to blame? How do you move on from the past? Alex Foster lives a quiet life, avoiding the home she hasn’t visited in eight years. Then her sister Jaime calls. Their mother is sick, and Alex must return. Suddenly she’s plunged back into the past she’s been trying to escape.Returning to her hometown, memories of the tragic accident that has haunted her and her family are impossible to ignore. Alex still blames herself for what happened to her brother and it’s soon clear that her father holds her responsible too. As Alex struggles to cope, can she ever escape the ghosts of the past?

New York Times bestselling author Linda Goodnight welcomes you back home to Honey Ridge, Tennessee, with another beautiful story full of hope, haunting mystery, and the power to win your heartRenowned yet private, thriller writer Hayden Winters lives a life colored by lies. As he is deeply ashamed of his past, his hunger for an honest relationship and dreams of starting a family remain unsatisfied, and he can trust no one with his secrets. He's determined to outrun his personal demons, but the charming old Peach Orchard Inn and a woman whose presence is as gentle as a sparrow's song stops him in his tracks.Carrie Riley is afraid of everything from flying to thunderstorms, and pretty much of life itself. But meeting the enigmatic writer staying at the inn emboldens her to learn everything about him. When they discover a vulnerable boy hiding at the inn, Hayden is compelled to help Carrie protect him. Soon they're led to a centuries-old mystery that haunts Hayden's sleep, and his only safe haven is Carrie. As the secrets of the past and present cause their lives to become entwined, all that's left to come to light is love—if the grim truth doesn't tear them apart first.

From the number 1 bestselling author of Sleigh Bells in the Snow‘An absolute delight’ Sunday Times bestselling Veronica HenryDetermined to conquer a lifetime of shyness, Harriet Knight challenges herself to do one thing a day in December that scares her, including celebrating Christmas without her family. But when dog-walker Harriet meets her newest client, exuberant spaniel Madi, she adds an extra challenge to her list – dealing with Madi's temporary dog-sitter, gruff doctor Ethan Black, and their very unexpected chemistry.Ethan thought he was used to chaos, until he met Madi – how can one tiny dog cause such mayhem? To Ethan, the solution is simple – he will pay Harriet to share his New York apartment and provide 24-hour care. But there's nothing simple about how Harriet makes him feel.Ethan's kisses make Harriet shine brighter than the stars over moonlit Manhattan. But when his dog-sitting duties are over, and Harriet returns to her own home, will she dare to take the biggest challenge of all – letting Ethan know he has her heart for life, not just for Christmas?

How far would you go to find the truth?2009 Since Amber lost her child ten years ago, her sole focus has been keeping her small business afloat. Her life seems to be on hold until the morning she finds a girl on the beach outside her gift shop. A girl who has no shoes, no name, and no idea where she came from.1989 As a wildlife documentary maker, Gwyneth’s work has taken her all over the world. When she has a terrible accident in the remote Scottish Highlands, she is saved by the McClusky family and taken into their home. But there is more to this family than meets the eye, and something from their past threatens to tear them apart.Both Amber and Gwyneth are at the beginning of a journey that will unearth long-held family secrets, and has the power to change each of their lives forever…A gripping, emotional page turner with a breath-taking twist, perfect for fans of Susan Lewis, Kerry Fisher and Amanda Prowse.‘Tracy Buchanan writes moving, gripping, heartbreakingly real family drama.’ Susan Lewis, Sunday Times bestselling author of ONE MINUTE LATER‘An ambitious and deeply poignant story that will take you into another world.’ Heat‘Beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting … Really worth a read.’ Hello!‘My first book by Tracy Buchanan, it won't be my last… Draws you in and leaves you eager to keep reading on’ Reader review‘Fantastic little page-turner … An emotional roller coaster’ Reader review‘Intriguing, gripping and I couldn't read fast enough… As well as thoroughly enjoying the relatable characters I enjoyed the description of the different settings in Scotland and Iceland. They were magical, descriptions of frozen waterfalls, icy lakes – I actually felt the biting cold as though I was actually there.’ Radio Tamworth Book Club

The only OFFICIAL Narnia cookbook! Explore over 60 illustrated recipes inspired by the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, including the prize-winning recipe from the Narnia Nosh and Recipe global contest.Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full colour on a full colour ebook device, and in rich black and white on all other devices.From the White Witch’s spellbinding Turkish Delight to the centaurs’ mouthwatering oatcakes and the Dryads’ favourite gooseberry fools, each recipe in The OFFICIAL Narnia Cookbook is a culinary tribute to the overwhelming influence The Chronicles of Narnia has had on generations of readers.With anecdotes by C.S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham, and illustrations by the original artist, Pauline Baynes, this is a delicious way to expand your journey into Narnia whether you are a fan of the books or like to cook and read about food. See the contest-winning recipe and then try your hand at Narnia nosh of your own.Enjoy these treats with any or all of the seven books from The Chronicles of Narnia – The Magician’s Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle.

C.S. Lewis’s dazzling allegory about heaven and hell – and the chasm fixed between them – is one of his most brilliantly imaginative tales, as he takes issue with the ideas in William Blake’s ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’.In a dream, the narrator boards a bus on a drizzly afternoon and embarks on an incredible voyage through Heaven and Hell. He meets a host of supernatural beings far removed from his expectations, from the disgruntled, ghostly inhabitants of Hell to the angels and souls who dwell on the plains of Heaven.This powerful, exquisitely written fantasy is one of C.S. Lewis’s most enduring works of fiction and a profound meditation on good and evil.

’Funny, warm and beautifully written – I loved it.’ MILLY JOHNSONCan one woman’s marriage survive her best friend’s divorce? Veronica Henry meets Erica James in this gorgeous summer read.Octavia Shelton thought she’d have a different life. One where she travelled the world with an exotic husband and free-spirited children in tow.Instead she’s married to safe, reliable Jonathan, and her life now consists of packed lunches, school runs and mountains of dirty washing. She’s not unhappy. It’s just that she can barely recognise herself.So as Octavia watches her best friend’s marriage break up, it gets her thinking. What if life could be different? What if she could escape and rediscover the person she used to be? Escape back to the island she visited years ago? And what if the man she used to love was there waiting for her?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods returns with a story of the Calamity Janes… fierce friends facing challenges in life and love.Lauren Winters has achieved fame and fortune, but all she wants when she goes home to Winding River, Wyoming, for a reunion with old friends is a break from her high-profile career. Seizing the chance to work incognito as a horse trainer for Wade Owens, she revels in the wrangler's attention.But how is the man who's disdainful of the rich and powerful going to feel when he discovers she's deceived him? Will Wade be able to see past her celebrity and believe in the woman who's fallen in love with him?

Starting over is never easy, but in Thunder Point, where newcomers are welcome and friends become family, it's possible to find yourself again. #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr takes us on a moving and rewarding journey as a young woman finds new hope.After losing her child, Ginger Dysart was lost in grief. But since moving to Thunder Point, a small town on the Oregon coast, Ginger is finally moving forward. Her job at the flower shop is peaceful and fulfilling, and she's excited to be assisting with the Lacoumette wedding.In spite of her lasting heartache, Ginger is swept up in the pleasure of the occasion. But the beauty of the Lacoumette farm and the joy of the gregarious family are ruined by an unfortunate encounter with the bride's brother, Matt. Struggling with painful memories of his own, Matt makes a drunken spectacle of himself when he tries to make a pass at Ginger, forcing her to flee the scene in embarrassment.But when Matt shows up at the flower shop determined to make amends, what started out as a humiliating first meeting blossoms into something much deeper than either of them expected. Everyone around them worries that Ginger will end up with a broken heart yet again. But if Ginger has the courage to embrace the future, and if Matt can finally learn to let go of the past, there may still be hope for a happy ending.

Unlocking Her InnocenceOne Christmas, Ava Fitzgerald stole what was most important to Vito Barbieri. Three years later, Vito’s latest business merger brings Ava back into his life – as his new employee! Vito is intent on revenge – but seeing Ava again is fast melting his resolve… Million Dollar Christmas Proposal Tycoon Vincenzo is determined to find his niece and nephew a new nanny by Christmas. Employee Audrey Miller isn’t a candidate – until she marches into his office to tell him he should be looking for love. But Audrey doesn’t knowVincenzo is also looking for a wife!Not Just The Boss’s PlaythingOne night of passion with Nikolai Korovin becomes so much more when Alicia Teller finds out the gorgeous tycoon is also her boss. Now, Alicia must agree to be Nikolai’s companion for the company’s Christmas ball in Prague – or lose her job!

New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery returns to Blackberry Island with the poignant tale of two sisters on the verge of claiming their dreamsSmall-town nurse Nina Wentworth has made a career out of being a caretaker. More “Mum” than their mother ever was, she sacrificed medical school—and her first love—so her sister could break free. Which is why she isn’t exactly thrilled to see Averil back on Blackberry Island, especially when Nina’s life has suddenly become…complicated.Nina unexpectedly finds herself juggling two men—her high school sweetheart and a younger maverick pilot who also wants to claim her heart. But as fun as all this romance is, Nina has real life to deal with. Averil doesn’t seem to want the great guy she’s married to, and doesn't seem to be making headway writing her first book; their mom is living life just as recklessly as she always has; and Nina’s starting to realize that the control she once had is slipping out of her fingers. Her hopes of getting off the island seem to be stretching further away…until her mother makes a discovery that could change everything forever.But before Nina and Averil can reach for the stars, they have to decide what they want. Will Averil stay? Will Nina leave? And what about the men who claim to love them? Does love heal, or will finding their happy ending mean giving up all they've ever wanted?

Bride. Secrets. Blackmail…Laurel Ferrara is summoned back to Sicily and shivers of unease set in… The command comes from legendary billionaire Cristiano Ferrara, her husband since her whirlwind marriage. Cristiano has a saying: once a Ferrara wife, always a Ferrara wife… Lethally attractive Vittorio d’Severano was everything Jillian Smith wanted – until she discovered his secret life… Now he has returned – to claim the tiny son Jill swore to keep from him! To stay with her child, will she put Vittorio’s ring on her finger?Hard-hearted magnate Dario Parisi will reclaim his stolen birthright – even if it means forcing the granddaughter of his enemy to marry him… and share his bed! Alissa Scott is not the biddable wife Dario wanted – yet he’s consumed by red-hot desire for his bride.

From The Rugged Beauty of Australia Comes a Story of Love and Hope…Claire McIntyre needs to remember what really makes her happy when tragedy and the loss of her job throw her into turmoil. Soon Claire finds herself back at the very place she’s been running from – the family property. A place where reputations are hard won and easily lost, and where fortune is as fickle as the weather.Here, in the rugged Adelaide Hills, Claire starts to rebuild her life with her friends, her father and his beloved racehorses – including one really promising horse. But, just as she begins to find happiness and perhaps even love, fate comes to call.Now Claire must decide whether to risk it all on her newfound passion…

The untameable Greeks…Oil magnate Sakis Pantelides is drop-dead gorgeous, wealthy and the only thing he can’t have is his stunning assistant, Brianna – because she’s the only woman this cynical Greek trusts. Then a crisis throws them together and Brianna reveals a sensual hunger that rivals his own…CEO Arion Pantelides gave in to oblivion with a stunning stranger for just one night. Yet passion is matched by anger when he discovers the woman who came undone in his arms is a recent widow… Perla refuses to be intimidated by Arion – until she discovers she’s pregnant…Theo Pantelides wants revenge… He came to Brazil with one desire – to destroy the man who ruined his life. Whereas Inez da Costa wants freedom…to follow her own dreams – not be blackmailed into becoming someone’s mistress! But Theo unlocks a desire in innocent Inez…

Im Winter 1927/28 führten Beamte der Regierung der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika eine streng geheime Untersuchung in dem alten Hafenstädtchen Innsmouth in Massachusetts durch. Während dieses Einsatzes wurde eine große Anzahl morscher, wurmstichiger Häuser im verlassenen Hafenbezirk niedergebrannt oder sogar gesprengt. Warum dies nötig wurde, davon weiß ein junger Mann zu berichten, der nun endlich sein Schweigen bricht

Three sisters. One trip to Italy. The chance to change their lives.Amanda has always taken the role of big sister seriously. She has her life in order; a fantastic job in a great restaurant, a wonderful house and a best friend who’s a Rockstar. But, Amanda’s beginning to realise that her life is missing one monumental piece…Sabrina is living the high life in LA. Her Instagram is full of lavish parties, her tweets are brimming with celebrity names, but in reality she’s stuck behind a desk working for a boss who is determined to make her suffer. Is it time for her to stand up and take charge of her life?Louisa has always been drowned out by her sister’s successes. As the university drop-out she’s always felt third best. But a chance encounter in a little Italian village may be about to change that…When their beloved grandfather passes away these sisters are forced to take another look at their lives. These three sisters are about to embark on a journey of self-discovery that could just lead them down a road of romance (with a little help from the kitchen)!Perfect for fans of Jenny Oliver, Carole Mathews and Lucy Diamond.

‘All For You was very enjoyable, and easy to read story’ – Rachel GibleyIs it time for a second chance at love?When Lily left her home town – and the love of her life Wade – 8 years ago to start her acting career she had big plans to make her dream a reality. However, a few dead end jobs and one dead end relationship later she is back to make a fresh start with the only good thing to come out it all – her unborn baby.Lily soon realises however that the heart wants what the heart wants, and hers clearly still wanted Wade Copeland! Can they overcome the hurt and pain of the past to allow themselves a future?The third novel in the sizzlingly sexy Copeland Ranch romance trilogy from Kristina O'GradyTHE COPELAND RANCH TRILOGYBook 1 – I Choose YouBook 2 – Because of YouBook 3 – All For YouPraise for The Copeland Ranch trilogy‘Great second chance romance.’ – Megan Wylke (Goodreads) on All for You‘This is a story with an engaging plot, great, well portrayed characters, family drama and history that is dramatically revealed with near fatal consequences.’ – Elaine (Goodreads) on I Choose You‘I didn't want to put it down’ – Shari (Goodreads) on Because of You‘This is a truly engaging story and the two main characters are interesting, romantic and totally hot for each other.’ – LJT (Goodreads) on I Choose You‘Hollywood drama, Family secrets and heart ache. This story will not disappoint you.’ – Shelli (Goodreads) on I Choose You

Dirty DevilSeduced by the thief…I didn’t make billions letting others rob me blind. So when I catch Thea Smith stealing a priceless necklace, I can’t release her…before she spends a few nights in my bed! But this sexy distraction will be dangerous if this thief steals my heart.The FlingAn irresistible allure!After a bad break-up, I'm not thrilled to go home for my twin sister's wedding. But my delicious neighbor–the anonymous 'Mr. Suit'–becomes a sinful indulgence. Until I discover he's the best man I've come to hate! With chemistry this hot, will someone get burned?