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On the surface, Denny Voss’s life in rural Minnesota is a quiet one. At thirty years old, he lives at home with his elderly mother and his beloved blind and deaf Saint Bernard, George. He cleans up roadkill to help pay the bills. Though his prospects are limited by a developmental delay—the result of an accident at birth—Denny has always felt that he has “a good life.” So how did he wind up being charged with the murder of a mayoral candidate—after crashing a sled full of guns into a tree?

The last time lifelong friends Payton, Isley and Clara were together, Clara broke their unwritten rule and brought up the one thing they never talk about. And now, more than twenty years after their friend Cece took her life, they must confront that night as the three women and their husbands—plus one unexpected guest—gather at Isley’s Breckenridge vacation home. With tension already simmering just below the surface of their relationship, they’re each left shaken when a cryptic note arrives: Tell the truth or I will.

Textile artist Sadie Fox did not sign up for this. When she agreed to come home to Pea Blossom, Indiana, it was to care for her father’s beloved pumpkin patch. The deal was that—just for the summer—she would grow a ginormous pumpkin, win the Indiana State Fair's pumpkin contest and finally win back her father’s (grudging) respect. Instead, a horde of wild hogs destroyed the. entire. patch. Which is precisely when the annoyingly sexy, sunshiny next-door neighbor shows up.

Jude Langston is keeping his eyes firmly fixed on business. To that end, he’s brought Bess White, who inherited shares of his company, to his San Antonio ranch. But when Jude proposes a marriage of convenience to merge their enterprises, he doesn’t expect to develop deep feelings for Bess! The lean, rough rancher does his best to resist his unexpected bride…but will Jude guard his heart forever?

Rue Matthews has it all. A cute little yarn store to call her own, her upcoming wedding and the best friend on earth. Sure, most people might not understand her relationship with Justice King, but he’s always been there for her. And now he’s going to be her best man…until her fiancé calls off the wedding just before the guests arrive.

When Hazel Blum’s father gets a tenure-track professorship at a prestigious college, she and her family relocate from the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn to a middle-of-nowhere college town in Maine. With her mother, Claire, an aspiring fashion designer, and her father, Gus, an American Studies professor, Hazel and her eleven-year-old brother, Wolf, spend the summer at the town pool, where they acclimate to their new lives and connect with the town’s sprawling community. That is, until a dramatic fallout on the very first day of her senior year.

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As the year draws to an end at Primrose Hall, Pia and her Lord of the Manor fiancé Jackson are putting the finishing touches to their annual Carols by Candlelight evening. The past twelve months have not all been plain sailing – Jackson’s father Rex had a serious health scare, his long-lost brother Tom appeared unannounced, and Jackson himself had his own disaster. So the family are thrilled to finally be able to look forward to Christmas together and the event of the year – Jackson and Pia’s long-awaited wedding.

Raised by her literary icon father Carson Wells, Allison Wells always felt loved, even though her mother died when she was a teen. But when she takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers she has a sister that she’s never heard about before, it’s clear there are things her father never told her before he died. Determined to meet Juniper—her half sister—and unravel the truth of what happened all those years ago, Ali finds herself taking a job as Juniper’s intern.

It's been five years since Bridget Theroux's death shocked the small town of Dalton, Maine, leaving behind husband Nate and daughter Sophie, now a vibrant young child. Nate doesn't always know how to answer her questions, but he is intent on raising her with joy—and shielding her from her grandmother, Annette, who remains dangerously locked away in her grief.

Daisy May thought she had everything figured out. After successfully establishing her coffee shop at the idyllic Wildflower Lock and with things going well with charming Theo, she was ready to embrace her happily ever after. But when Theo pops the question, the happiness is overtaken by worries. Because meeting Theo’s family for the first time is not accompanied by the warm welcome she hoped for. Theo’s parents disapprove of her and they have no qualms in showing it. And when they reveal secrets about Theo’s past, Daisy is left in a spiral.

All Pippa Green has ever wanted is marriage and kids, but at thirty-four and about to embark on IVF, her dream of having a family is far from certain. Pippa’s younger sister Georgie has the opposite problem, juggling her career, her lover, a young daughter and a husband who wants baby number two. She seems to have it all. But does she? Carefree Sienna, Pippa’s best friend, is happy travelling the world with her successful career in film, however, long term boyfriend Ashton is desperate for Sienna to commit to their future. When mother nature has a surprise, will it make or break them?

Elsa, Grégoire, Sophie. Quand tous les trois se retrouvent au Café d’Ici, ils ne se doutent pas un instant que leur vie va en être bouleversée. Elsa, athlète de haut niveau, annonce à la surprise générale, l’arrêt de sa carrière à quelques mois des Jeux Olympiques. Grégoire entend une voix à la radio et décide de la retrouver, alors qu'il s’apprête à quitter la France pour Los Angeles afin de vivre son rêve professionnel. Sophie vit à Héyo, pittoresque village basque dont elle est l’âme, et entoure sa vie de mystère.

Victoria Sterling is living her dream life in Splendor Springs, where Mormons, mommy bloggers, and MLMs reign supreme. The flawless influencer only needs one more recruit to reach the top of Puremetics, but when she targets Anna Price, she unknowingly threatens her picture-perfect life. That's because a mistyped address sends down-on-her-luck Anna to the wrong house, crashing a meeting of the OWLS—an unlikely group of silver-haired activists. The rebel women convince Anna to enroll in Vicky's downline and help take down Puremetics from the inside.

In Premashram, celebrated Indian author Premchand offers a poignant exploration of rural life and social justice. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century India, the novel delves into the struggles of a village community grappling with social inequalities and the quest for reform. Through the experiences of its compelling characters, Premchand weaves a narrative rich in empathy and social critique. This powerful tale invites listeners to reflect on the impact of social change and the resilience of the human spirit.

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.

Grace lives with her father Jack on their crumbling family farm in Wales. Jack, who has dementia, lost his son Michael in a tragic accident at sea many years ago. Each night he is soothed by an old recording of the shipping forecast, lulled to sleep by the belief that Michael is safe. And while he sleeps, Grace wonders how she ended up back here, caring for her father rather than living her own life.

In August, eight friends gather at a house in the Cambridgeshire countryside for a week-long artists retreat. There is painting by the pool or writing in the shady corners of the garden and inside the spectacular 18th-century home. In the evenings, there are communal drinks, dinner outdoors, midnight swimming, games. But someone is playing a game the others don't understand, meddling with their work and appearing to lurk on the edges of the retreat. As tensions rise over the seven days, desire and deceit rise to the surface and all their lives will change forever.

Ein atmosphärischer Frankreich-Krimi. Sainte-Valérie, ein idyllisches Dorf in der Provence inmitten von Weinbergen und Olivenhainen. Der ehemalige Pariser Kommissar Pierre Durand würde den Spätsommer in seiner Wahlheimat genießen, wenn ihn nicht gerade seine Freundin verlassen hätte. Doch auch mit der dörflichen Ruhe ist es plötzlich vorbei: Der Lokalcasanova wird ermordet in einem Weinkeller aufgefunden – neben einem Rezept für ein Coq au vin. War es ein makabrer Racheakt eines gehörnten Ehemanns? Die Dorfbewohner halten fest zusammen.