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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tehachapi, a quiet town nestled in the California mountains, has always been a place of tradition, where Halloween is celebrated with family gatherings, spooky decorations, and candy-filled streets. But beneath the surface of this peaceful town, something far darker has been waiting—an ancient curse tied to the tragic past of a woman named Eleanor. For generations, the Haley family’s secret has remained buried, their connection to a betrayal long forgotten.

Jim Provenzano's sixth novel, "Now I'm Here," is set in the small town of Serene, Ohio, in the 1970s and 80s. Two boys from different families Joshua, with his stable middle-class home in town, and David, raised by his alcoholic and abusive father on their isolated farm - discover, then lose, then find each other again. Thirty years later, as the town's history is slowly erased by fading memories and encroaching suburbia, their childhood friend, Eric Gottlund, tells the tale of their quiet heroism with poignancy and a sharp eye for detail.

One snowy night in 1998, Brooke Mulcahy's car slides off the road in rural Vermont. Her car is discovered. She is not. Twenty-one years later, Robert Kirby, Brooke's stepbrother, is paid a visit from a young woman (Lily), claiming to be Brooke's daughter. Since a tumultuous upbringing, Robert, formerly known as "Bobby," has enjoyed considerable success. Now an esteemed professor at a private Upstate New York university, Robert has just received a significant NEH grant. After Lily's visit, Robert's life is upended.

When genealogist Ellie McLellan's Aunt Norma confessed to a long-held secret family crime, the senior genealogist group declares a road trip to the scene of the crime—a remote lakeside resort named Virginia's Cabins. Time to right that long-ago wrong. Since Norma was last at Virginia's Cabins, things have changed. A lot. Hustled together into cramped quarters, the senior genealogists must first confront the new resort owners, locate the treasure they seek, squash rumors Aunty Norma was once a spy, pull off a surprise proposal, and prod Ellie into researching her most important case yet.

Maria Anne Davis was on her way to an exciting career as a chef in Dallas, until a terrible car accident left her blind. Ever resilient, Maria has reinvented her life on her own terms, starting a business out of her home kitchen, selling her jams and jellies to the local grocery.

Constable Rhys Morton is new to Featherwood Falls and knows one thing for certain—he wants to remain in this village as much as he wants to remain a cop. But just as he uncovers troubling historical information, an accusation threatens his security and he must weigh up his options. Should he pursue the cold case and risk ruffling powerful feathers, or protect his future and a budding romance?

Willkommen zurück in Greycastlehill – dem malerischen irischen Dorf, wo die Liebe in der Luft liegt und das Schicksal oft unerwartete Wendungen nimmt! In diesem fesselnden Sammelband erwarten dich die Bände 4 bis 6 der beliebten Irish Feelings Reihe, die dich mit ihren romantischen, witzigen und dramatischen Geschichten verzaubern werden.

Taucht ein in die zauberhafte Welt von Greycastlehill, einem malerischen Dorf in Irland, wo das Schicksal seine eigenen Pläne hat und die Liebe in den unerwartetsten Momenten zuschlägt. In diesem ersten Sammelband der Irish Feelings-Reihe erwarten euch drei fesselnde Geschichten voller Leidenschaft, Humor und emotionaler Achterbahnfahrten.

The job was supposed to be easy. Get my best friend's older brother back on his feet and put my life back together. But when we ended up sharing a bed, all those plans flew out the window. He was a notorious underground rodeo champion. Ladies' man and legend. It's not until he sustains an almost career-ending injury that his family learns his secret—he wasn't just the head of Sunny Brook Farms, after all. What started as professional morphed into something more, and not only because the cowboy refused to wear a shirt around the house. Not that I was complaining.

Mit ihrem Umzug nach Hollywell Heaven will Grace ihrer kleinen Tochter ein ganz neues Leben bieten, frei von Schatten und dunklen Erinnerungen. Sie träumt davon, einen Strickladen zu eröffnen und regionale Produkte aus Ziegenwolle anzubieten. Das kleine leerstehende Cottage am Meer scheint dafür geradewegs perfekt. Doch um das Haus zu bekommen, muss Grace an einem irrwitzigen Wettbewerb teilnehmen.

Twelve years ago when her daughters were mostly grown, Anna walked away from Embthwaite Farm with no plan except to preserve her sanity and to find a ray of light to cling to. But going home is harder than even Anna imagines. Her daughters are miles away from forgiveness and rebuff her every overture of help and communication, and her ex, who knows why she left, doesn't even want to speak to her. But Anna's determined to face her demons, make amends, and reconnect with her family.

Even if the years weigh heavily on their shoulders, the Caskey family now enjoy wealth way beyond their wildest dreams. Parties, lavish receptions and social gatherings give a rhythm to their existence, their days spent in carefree abandonment. But the past is not forgotten and a dark presence looms over Perdido, its inhabitants and its rivers. The time of reckoning has come.

Since his sister Lettie took over their parents' farm on the beautiful island of Jersey at the start of the year, Zac Torel's life has changed completely. Zac loves Hollyhock Farm, and he's determined to help Lettie succeed, but when their insurance company refuses to pay for the restoration of one of their barns in time for winter, the clock is ticking for the Torrels to raise the money themselves.

Eine junge Pastorin am Niederrhein, eine Mutter, die unermüdlich für ihr Kind kämpft, und eine Dorfgemeinschaft, die Schicksal spielt: der neue Roman von Anne Gesthuysen ist da! In der kleinen Gemeinde Alpen am Niederrhein laufen die Vorbereitungen für das jährliche Spargelfest auf Hochtouren. Während die Zelte aufgebaut werden und der Chor rund um Ottilie Oymann über "diskriminierungssensible Sprache" in alten Liedtexten streitet, hat die Pastorin Anna von Betteray ganz andere Sorgen. Raffaela, ein Mädchen, das seit einem Unfall geistig behindert ist, liegt im Koma.

Ein schwedisches Dorf am Meer, ein einsamer Reisender und die heilende Verbindung von echten Freunden. An einer abgelegenen Bucht an der Westküste Schwedens liegt das Dorf Skuggsidan (Schattenseite). Da der Ort von hohen Bergen umgeben ist, erreicht ihn die Sonne nur alle fünf Jahre. Ein astronomisches Phänomen, das genau zum Zeitpunkt auftritt, als diese Geschichte beginnt. Wir schreiben das Jahr 1960. Unberührt vom Lauf der Zeit scheint das Leben in Skuggisdan seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen.