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Laurel Lake held the title America’s Friendliest Town for seventeen years running, and friendly was just what I needed right now. Unfortunately, friendly wasn’t the welcome I got when I arrived. Instead, I got Fox Cassidy. My tall, dark, and burly neighbor, who grunted at me instead of saying hello. Okay, so I might’ve had his mailbox in my hands the first time we met. And it might’ve been a little crushed after removing it from under my tire. And I might’ve needed his help breaking into the place I was staying in after the key broke off in the lock.

In Foam, the Hendersons are an ordinary family with an extraordinary secret: they aren’t human, but conscious beings made entirely of foam. When this revelation forces them to choose between merging into a collective mind or remaining individuals, the struggle for identity, unity, and self-acceptance begins. Packed with humor, heart, and a dash of existential mystery, this novel dives into the complexities of relationships, transformation, and learning to embrace imperfection.

Have you ever wondered why winning lottery tickets always seem to be purchased in a small town in the middle of nowhere? Nadine did more than wonder. Unhappy with the way her life turned out and desperate for a change, she devises a plan to travel to a remote town that appears to pay out lottery winnings every week. Her lackadaisical husband Sam is hesitant at first (which irritates the hell out of Nadine) but then joins her on a trip that will surely change their lives. W

In the cold aftermath of a devastating fire in the late 70s, Lila's haven was reduced to ashes. Standing amidst the remnants of her cherished possessions, she faced the harsh truth of life's impermanence. The sight of her charred stereo, once her connection to the broader world, and the loss of her beloved poodle, a constant source of joy and energy, left a void in her heart. The stark exposure of her once-private world under the scrutiny of tragedy's unforgiving light was a profound revelation. This pivotal moment marked a transformation in Lila's life.

If Jules was sure about one thing, it was that she would never become a riding instructor. But suddenly she is the lead instructor at the Alachua Eventing Co-Op, in charge of the hopes and dreams of a dozen young riders. Her beloved working student, Lacey, is back; her star student, Lindsay, is becoming a devoted horsewoman; and though Jules never thought she’d be so sentimental, she loves training up a new generation of riders.

This time, Jules might finally be in over her head. Pete is away in California, trying to find himself, and Jules’ promising new horse, Confident Liar, is proving to be a tough ride. Not to mention, her employers are putting the pressure on, expecting more from Jules than she can possibly provide them and their children. And Evan Folkes is dangling a shot at international competition that Jules is hard-pressed to resist. She has the support of her old friends and her beloved students, but she’s being pulled in a million different directions.

If Jules was sure about one thing, it was that she would never become a riding instructor. But suddenly she is the lead instructor at the Alachua Eventing Co-Op, in charge of the hopes and dreams of a dozen young riders. Her beloved working student, Lacey, is back; her star student, Lindsay, is becoming a devoted horsewoman; and though Jules never thought she’d be so sentimental, she loves training up a new generation of riders.

Ten months after giving birth to her son, Jules is back on top. Or, she’s ready to be. She and Pete have traveled to Maryland in prep for the Chesapeake Three-Day Event, one of America’s toughest events, for the first time. A big win could be the perfect cap to her comeback season. Jules is where she belongs competition-wise, but there’s one problem: she’s in the wrong state. Because the fact is, Jules just hates Maryland.

Der vierte Band der neuen Wohlfühl-Serie in Alaska. Palmer und Hudson sind beste Freunde. Nur in einer einzigen Nacht vor vier Jahren waren sie mehr als das und leben nun mit ihrer bezaubernden Tochter Adley zusammen in Lake Starlight. Gemeinsam kümmern sie sich liebevoll um Adley und sind ein eingespieltes Team. Doch als Hudson jemanden kennenlernt, merkt Palmer, dass vielleicht doch mehr zwischen ihnen ist, als sie beide gedacht haben... Aber kann aus Freundschaft noch Liebe werden, wenn so viel auf dem Spiel steht

Eine weiße Hirschkuh, eine dunkle Prophezeiung und ein Dorf, das kopfsteht. In Fehrdorf scheinen alle zu wissen, wo sie hingehören. Nur Ingo und Lara, die mit den Kindern von der Großstadt aufs holsteinische Dorf gezogen sind, haben Schwierigkeiten. Vor allem Ingo strapaziert die Pendelei zu seinem Start-Up nach Hamburg. Als er eines Abends eine weiße Hirschkuh anfährt, bringt das die gesamte Dorfgemeinschaft aus dem Gleichgewicht. Denn wer so eine tötet, heißt es, hat nur noch ein Jahr zu leben.

Isobel Ashworth breezes through life, blissfully accustomed to the privilege which comes with her family name. But that changes when she arrives in the exclusive town of Hartwell. Sent there by her father to complete a controversial property development - and prove herself a serious player in the succession plan - her perfect life is unravelling. Isobel's fiance is telling lies, the project is a disaster and the locals hate her; could her father be setting her up to fail? Buzzing with the promise of a big story, journalist Meg Hunter arrives in Hartwell to expose the Ashworth family dealings.

Ở làng nọ có hai anh em trai, cha mẹ đều mất sớm. Người em còn bé, vì vậy mọi công việc đều đến tay anh, lo toan trong nghèo khó, nhưng người anh hết lòng thương yêu em. Trồng lúa không đủ ăn, họ thường phải sống bằng hái rau, măng, củ mài trên rừng, bắt cá dưới suối. Công việc nặng nhọc anh giành phần mình; trong bữa ăn anh nhường em phần ngon. Mỗi lần đánh được cá, khi ăn anh phần em khúc giữa, còn mình chỉ ăn đầu và đuôi cá.

Un’altra estate idilliaca alle Vignole, la casa nell’Alta Langa piemontese di Sebastiano Guarienti. Un’estate piena di fervore, perché lo sceneggiatore, in combutta col suo più caro amico, ha messo su una scuola di cinema alla quale partecipa un gruppo di ragazzi che vivono nella cascina trasformata alla bisogna in laboratorio e campus. La vicenda prende avvio dall’arrivo di un giovane giornalista che da subito cade vittima dello charme sofisticato ed elusivo di Guarienti&Company. Si mangia pane e cinema allestendo il set dove i ragazzi stanno girando un cortometraggio.

When Clara Winter left her rural Adirondack Mountain town for college, she never looked back. Her mother, Tamar, a fiercely independent but loving woman who raised Clara on her own, all but pushed her out the door, forcing Clara to build a new life for herself, far from her roots, far from her high-school boyfriend, and far from the life she had known. Now more than a decade has passed, and Clara, a successful writer, has been summoned home.

Now in his seventies, Robert Parkin is stunned to find himself the unlikely sex symbol of the village gardening club. Living in happy solitude with his cat Isaac Mewton in the Devon village of Millbrook, entertained by his mischievous chickens and goats, Robert has never figured out the rules of romance. But as the local ladies vie for his company, it soon becomes clear that Robert’s Victoria Sponge cake is the lure, and as his baking prowess grows, so does his confidence. Cheesecakes, meringues, puddings, Robert can do it all, but his real masterpieces are his scones.

Tess McBride manages to snag a mid-year teaching job on Mackinac Island, Michigan. However, her timing is a little off, it's the dead of winter and she's never been in temperatures below fifty degrees. Just her luck, her landlord, Lukas, is as hot as the sun. A Michigan blizzard leaves them trapped in the same house together and things heat up, fast. Tess finds herself falling for Lukas, in spite of the secrets that could ruin everything before it even begins.

London vet Charlotte Walker has taken up a fellowship on the tiny remote island of Tuga de Oro to study the endangered gold coin tortoises in the jungle interior. She can claim the best of reasons for this year in paradise - what better motivation than to save a species? - but the reality is more complex. For Charlotte has a secret that connects her to the island, and has finally determined to solve the mystery that has dominated her life. But she will have little time for any of her declared or covert investigations.

Beth loves her job working in a care home, looking after its elderly residents, but she doesn’t love the cramped and dirty house-share she currently lives in. So, when she gets the opportunity to move to Nightingale Square, sharing a house with the lovely Eli, she jumps at the chance. The community at Nightingale Square welcomes Beth with open arms, and when she needs help to organise a fundraiser for the care home they rally round. Then she discovers The Arches, a local creative arts centre, has closed and the venture to replace it needs their help too.

Nina has devoted her life to making it as an actress, although her agent thinks she’s more best friend than leading lady. But with her onscreen character about to be killed off, it might be time for a new role (on and off screen). Lucky for Nina, life has a way of shoving you in the right direction. A falling out with her agent and his new star client leaves Nina’s life in tatters and her name in the papers. She is left with no choice but to flee the city, leaving nothing but an empty bottle of hair dye and her tiny bedroom behind.

Twenty years ago, in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas, Annie Randall took her dog for a walk. The dog returned. Annie did not. When her body was found, cruelly broken and posed like a runner, there was only ever one suspect: Annie’s husband, Frank. Now he’s served his time and come home–but the locals won’t let him forget. Especially when there’s a new ‘running girl’ murder…