With love, witchcraft, and spellbinding drama, the Secret Circle series is perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries. This special paperback bind-up contains the first book in the Secret Circle series, The Initiation, as well as part one of the second book in the series, The Captive; from L.J. Smith, the New York Times bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries. When Cassie is forced to move from California all the way to the small New England town of New Salem, she's miserable. And yet, she feels a powerful kinship to the town, and to a terrifyingly beautiful group of students who always seem to get their way. Charmed by the Secret Circle, Cassie is initiated into a coven of witches whose power has controlled New Salem for hundreds of years. But when she falls for the mysterious and intriguing Adam, she is faced with the most pressing danger of her life-and one wrong move could ultimately destroy her...

'A perfect festive read for fans of Gilmore Girlsand Charmed' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ reader review Delilah hates Christmas. She's a strong independent witch who has finally left her hometown of Oak Haven and is off forging her own path. But an emergency drags her back just in time for the holidays. Jasper is a human who also hates Christmas. He's attempting to avoid festivities when he stumbles into the magical world of Oak Haven - a place which definitely isn't supposed to exist - and sees things which shouldbe impossible. When chaos erupts in the town, Delilah and Jasper must join forces to restore order. They should be the perfect team. Their only problem? Their growing attraction to each other might be distracting them from their work... Perfect for fans of: Forced proximity ¿¿ Witchy aesthetic ¿¿ Cozy small town ¿¿ Sisterhood and found family ¿ Readers are loving Jingle Spells! 'OH MY GOD this was good' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Full of humour, heart and magic' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A world you won't want to leave' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

Endlich neue Renn-Action von den Machern des Asylum-Hits "200 MPH" und die ideale Überbrückung zum nächsten Fast and the Furious Teil! Dazu bietet der Actioneer eine prominente Besetzung: Die Hauptrolle des Jack Tyson wird von Michael DeVorzon (TV Serie CHARMED) gespielt und Kult-Rapper DMX (Shaft, Exit Wounds) gibt als klassischer Bösewicht sein Bestes! Natürlich uncut! Um seinem Bruder aus der Patsche zu helfen, nimmt Jack Tyson (Michael DeVorzon) am legendären, jedoch illegalen Autorennen “The Outlaw” teil. In diesem halsbrecherischen Rennen geht es von Mexiko bis nach Kalifornien und der Sieger kassiert satte fünf Millionen Dollar Preisgeld. Damit könnte Jack die Schulden seines Bruders locker aus der Welt schaffen. Doch es geht schon bald um mehr als nur das Geld: Bianca (Paulina Nguyen), die Freundin des skrupellosen Gangsters und Rennveranstalters Davie (DMX), sucht auf ihrer Flucht vor ihrem Freund ausgerechnet Jacks Hilfe… „In the Drift: Death Race heißt ein Action-Film, der schon dieses Jahr erscheinen wird. Vermutlich nicht im Kino, aber immerhin könnt ihr damit bei euch zuhause richtig viel Spaß haben. Er hat nämlich alles, was auch bei den Fast & Furious-Filmen gut kommt.” (bulletproofaction.com) „Schnelle Autos, grandiose Action, die hübschesten Mädchen und ein Zusammenhalt wie in einer Familie. Das sind eigentlich die Markenzeichen der „Fast & Furious” Filme. Teil 9 kommt leider nicht vor 2021 in die Kinos, aber es gibt ein kleines Trostpflaster: In the Drift: Death Race.“ (film.tv)

Ein cozy Café mit den besten Zimtschnecken, eine Hexe, auf der ein Liebesfluch lastet, und ein heißer Museumskurator: eine Romance für alle Fans von Gilmore Girls und Charmed In ihrem charmanten Serendipity Café im Londoner Stadtteil Bloomsbury beglückt Dina ihre treuen Kunden nicht nur mit unwiderstehlichen Zimtschnecken, Brownies und anderem Gebäck, sondern auch mit der ein oder anderen Prise Magie ... Ihr eigenes Liebesleben allerdings könnte dringend zauberhafte Unterstützung gebrauchen, denn auf Dina lastet ein Fluch, der jedem /jeder ihrer Partner*innen in eine Unglücksserie stürzt. Nach einem Auslandsaufenthalt tritt Scott eine Stelle als Kurator im British Museum an und kauft regelmäßig seinen Kaffee im Serendipity Café, dessen hübsche Besitzerin seinen Puls in die Höhe schnellen lässt. Als er sie zufällig auf der Hochzeit seines besten Freundes trifft, wird schnell klar, dass keiner von beiden die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ignorieren kann. Doch aus knisternden Nächten in einem romantischen Cottage auf dem Land wird bald mehr. Schon lange hatte Dina keine solchen Gefühle mehr - und zugleich solche Angst. Wird es ihr gelingen, den Fluch zu brechen, so dass sie und Scott eine echte Chance haben? Die perfekte Romance für gemütliche Lesestunden im Herbst: genauso spicy, süß und heiß wie eine Tasse Chai Latte! Diese Romance ist perfekt für dich, wenn du folgende Tropes liebst: opposites attract *** only one bed / only one cottage *** he falls first *** insta lust *** cottagecore Spice-Level: 4 von 5

The young couple. The first time. Daring flirtations. The secret, forbidden meeting. The young student and the teacher. The elderly gentleman and the innocent young maiden. This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories: "A woman, finally on her own, attending a language course in France, is charmed by the young guard who leads her to discover her inner resources." - Hidden Garden by Ella Blue, Oppland "Here she was, supposed to be discussing the course with a student, and it ends up with him sitting there and staring at her bra through the blouse. She hurriedly began to cover herself up." Office hours by Siri P. "A woman driving alone picks up a soaked little Frenchman who needs to be undressed and dried off." Travel Companion by Calle Rehbinder "She is 25. He is 50. Together on vacation in Spain - and slightly anxious that someone might see them." - On the Beach by Krepsen

A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE SPECTATOR, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, INDEPENDENT, SCOTSMAN AND THE NEW YORKER 'Extraordinary.' MARINA HYDE 'Pitch-perfect.' OBSERVER 'An utter joy to read.' MONICA ALI 'Majestic.' INDEPENDENT 'A masterpiece.' JOHN LANCHESTER 'Addictively enjoyable.' GUARDIAN 'Sensational.'IRISH INDEPENDENT A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION He always knew: when his life came tumbling down, it would occur in public. Campbell Flynn is fuelled by an appetite for wealth and admiration, controversy and novelty. An art historian and celebrity pundit, he has enjoyed a charmed career rubbing shoulders with oligarchs and aristocrats, fashion designers and fine artists, at ease with the highbrow and the mainstream. Only now, the world is changing. Over the course of an incendiary year a web of secrets and crimes will be revealed, and Campbell Flynn may not be able to protect himself from the shattering exposure of all his privilege really involves. Andrew O'Hagan's novel Caledonian Road was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 31/03/2024

GALINDA: A CHARMED CHILDHOOD is the eagerly awaited origin story of Galinda, the pink-clad, effervescent and popular Good Witch. Who was Glinda the Good Witch before she floated down in her bubble to greet Dorothy? Who was Glinda before she became Elphaba Thropp's magnetic and popular roommate at Shiz University? Well, before then, she was Galinda. With a 'ga'. The youngest of four children in a high-born family down on their luck, Galinda is both pampered and ignored. Her natural grace promises to elevate her in the district dance competitions - but these efforts distract her from seeing the growing resentments of local merchants who disapprove of her family and their business. But as her father deftly pivots around the snares and nets laid for him by his rivals, Galinda begins to dance toward a life that might lift her above her proud, if hardscrabble, childhood. Galinda reveals the girl behind the bubbly, shallow cliché - offering fans of Wicked their first glimpse into the true life of a beloved and iconic character.

Can a Greek escape be the start of something special?Xanthe Fox has it all: a famous, drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend, a dream career and bright future - until heartbreak sends her life into a tailspin.So when Xanthe's Greek godmother unexpectedly leaves her a villa on the sumptuous island of Kefalonia, Xanthe jumps at the chance to put her life in London on hold and escape to the island hideaway to rethink her future.The break allows Xanthe the time to explore her passions, sift through her feelings and discover more about her estranged Greek family while renovating her godmother's enchanting Villa Aster.But not everyone is happy to see her. Unfazed by her hostile neighbours and after making a mortifying mistake with a sexy builder, Xanthe is equally charmed by Kefalonia and a handsome, brooding gardener.Chasing dreams, taking chances and saying 'yes' has the potential to turn Xanthe's life upside down, but will a summer escape allow her to sparkle once more?

Produktionsjahre: 1992-1996 Willkommen in Rome, Wisconsin, einer oberflächlich betrachtet vollkommen normalen amerikanischen Kleinstadt. Bei genauerer Betrachtung steckt sie jedoch voller absonderlicher Kriminalfälle, welche Sheriff Jimmy Brock und seine Hilfssheriffs Kenny Lacos und Maxine Steward schwer auf Trab halten. Schließlich landen die bizarren Fälle vor dem örtlichen Gericht unter dem Vorsitz des kauzigen und über 70-jährigen Richters Boone, der sich dabei nur zu oft mit dem streitbaren Original und Anwalt Douglas Wambaugh konfrontiert sieht. Diesem ist kein Fall zu abstrus, um ihn nicht auszudiskutieren. Neben all den Kuriositäten fällt das normale Familienleben, etwa im Hause von Sheriff Brock und seiner Frau, der Ärztin Jill, genauso wenig normal aus, wie das Erwachsenwerden der Dorfjugend von Rome... Der mehrfach preisgekrönte Produzent und Autor David E. Kelley (u. a. ausgezeichnet mit 10 Emmys), bekannt für seine Kultserien "Boston Legal" und "Ally McBeal" legte den Grundstein für diese Erfolge mit seiner Hitserie "Picket Fences - Tatort Gartenzaun", die in Deutschland auch als "Rome - Stadt im Zwielicht" bekannt ist. Angesiedelt zwischen Kuriositäten des Alltags und abstrusen Kriminalfällen und Gerichtsverhandlungen offenbaren sich doppelbödige Geschichten und echte Emotionen. Getragen von einem erstklassigen Ensemble, bestehend u.a. aus Tom Skerritt ("Alien"), Costas Mandylor (die "Saw"-Reihe), Lauren Holly ("Navy CIS") und Holly Marie Combs ("Charmed") wurde die Serie verdient mit einem Golden Globe und über zwei Dutzend weiterer Preise, darunter 14 Emmys, ausgezeichnet!

Celebrate a whole year of charming sass, furrowed whiskers, and surly snapshots of the one and only Grumpy Cat. Back for another year's worth of attitude, this calendar features Grumpy at her grumpiest, the perfect gift or self-purchase for anyone charmed by this sourpuss's quintessential frown. 24-page 12 x 12 inch month-by-month calendarHUGELY FAMOUS IN MEME HISTORY: Grumpy Cat's grouchy pout is a famous face on the internet—she's the spokes-animal for grumpiness! The unlikely combination of cute cat and a huge frown makes for instantly hilarious images. ADORABLE ANIMAL HUMOR: Fans of adorable critters of any species will love a year full of Grumpy's funny and lovable mug. PLASTIC-FREE MATERIALS: 100% plastic-free packaging and product.Perfect for: Grumpy Cat fans (8 million followers on Facebook) Fans of cats with personality, internet cats, cat memes Fans of self-deprecating humor and wallowing in the bad days Teenagers and up

The bold memoir from a diagnosed sociopath. Shocking but funny, Confessions of a Sociopath is a fascinating insight into the mind of a self-confessed predator. 'Gripping and important . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride' - Jon Ronson, author of The Psychopath Test M. E. Thomas is a high-functioning non-criminal sociopath. She is charismatic, ambitious and successful. You would be charmed by her if you met her, might even be seduced by her. You would not realize that she is studying you to find your flaws, that she is ruthlessly manipulative, has no empathy and does not feel guilt or remorse. But she does like people - she likes to touch them, mould them and ruin them. She could be your friend or your boss. She could be you . . . Now she writes with breathtaking honesty about her life. She also draws on the latest research to explain why at least one in twenty-five of us are sociopaths - and shows why that's not a bad thing.

Produktionsjahre: 1992-1996 Willkommen in Rome, Wisconsin, einer oberflächlich betrachtet vollkommen normalen amerikanischen Kleinstadt. Bei genauerer Betrachtung steckt sie jedoch voller absonderlicher Kriminalfälle, welche Sheriff Jimmy Brock und seine Hilfssheriffs Kenny Lacos und Maxine Steward schwer auf Trab halten. Schließlich landen die bizarren Fälle vor dem örtlichen Gericht unter dem Vorsitz des kauzigen und über 70-jährigen Richters Boone, der sich dabei nur zu oft mit dem streitbaren Original und Anwalt Douglas Wambaugh konfrontiert sieht. Diesem ist kein Fall zu abstrus, um ihn nicht auszudiskutieren. Neben all den Kuriositäten fällt das normale Familienleben, etwa im Hause von Sheriff Brock und seiner Frau, der Ärztin Jill, genauso wenig normal aus, wie das Erwachsenwerden der Dorfjugend von Rome... Der mehrfach preisgekrönte Produzent und Autor David E. Kelley (u. a. ausgezeichnet mit 10 Emmys), bekannt für seine Kultserien "Boston Legal" und "Ally McBeal" legte den Grundstein für diese Erfolge mit seiner Hitserie "Picket Fences - Tatort Gartenzaun", die in Deutschland auch als "Rome - Stadt im Zwielicht" bekannt ist. Angesiedelt zwischen Kuriositäten des Alltags und abstrusen Kriminalfällen und Gerichtsverhandlungen offenbaren sich doppelbödige Geschichten und echte Emotionen. Getragen von einem erstklassigen Ensemble, bestehend u.a. aus Tom Skerritt ("Alien"), Costas Mandylor (die "Saw"-Reihe), Lauren Holly ("Navy CIS") und Holly Marie Combs ("Charmed") wurde die Serie verdient mit einem Golden Globe und über zwei Dutzend weiterer Preise, darunter 14 Emmys, ausgezeichnet!

From the author of the unforgettable bestseller WE WERE LIARS comes a suspenseful new psychological thriller - the story of a young woman whose diabolical smarts are her ticket into a charmed life. But how many times can someone reinvent themselves? You be the judge. Imogen is a runaway heiress, an orphan, a cook, and a cheat. Jule is a fighter, a social chameleon, and an athlete. An intense friendship. A disappearance. A murder, or maybe two. A bad romance, or maybe three. A girl who refuses to be the person she once was. Praise for GENUINE FRAUD ' Addictive and shocking feminist thriller' Lena Dunham 'A brilliant , twisty thriller - I loved it!' Karen M. McManus, bestselling author of One Of Us Is Lying 'It is so good and you will devour it in one sitting . Then re-read it immediately .' @gayleforman (Gayle Forman on Twitter) ' Compelling and unique, I was absolutely hooked ' Jenny Blackhurst, bestselling author of How I Lost You

Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies, and other insects. The incredible insects and beautiful bugs in this book are such works of art that even those who are normally scared of many-legged beasties can't fail to be charmed by them. Made using various yarns, plus metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results. The legs are wired, and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and some embroidered details. Projects include: Bumblebee Stag Beetle Cicada Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Leopard Moth Mirror Spider Christmas Beetle Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display.

If you loved the Peter Rabbit Movie, then dive into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter with this complete collection of classic childhood books. A must-have for every nursery! This beautiful gift box contains all 23 original Peter Rabbit books by Beatrix Potter. Each tale is presented in its iconic white jacket and features a publisher's note describing how the story came to be. This set of books contains the tales of all of Beatrix's lovable characters, from naughty Peter Rabbit himself, to tidy Mrs. Tittlemouse and unlucky Mr. Jeremy Fisher. These tales have charmed and enchanted children for generation and are essential for every nursery bookshelf. Beatrix Potter is regarded as one of the world's best-loved children's authors of all time. From her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne in 1902, she went on to create a series of stories based around animal characters including Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-duck, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Tom Kitten.

A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. "A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story." -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal . . . and destiny itself. With stunning, full-color illustrations and a first person narrative illuminating the fierce, vulnerable, determined girl behind the myth, this astonishing retelling is perfect for readers of Circe, and brings the story of Medusa to life for a new generation.

Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies is a stunning collection of 10 exquisite crochet projects including moths, beetles, butterflies, and other insects. The incredible insects and beautiful bugs in this book are such works of art that even those who are normally scared of many-legged beasties can't fail to be charmed by them. Made using various yarns, plus metallic and nylon threads, these projects incorporate beads and sequins to give astounding results. The legs are wired, and the designs use a variety of crochet stitches and some embroidered details. Projects include: Bumblebee Stag Beetle Cicada Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Leopard Moth Mirror Spider Christmas Beetle Each project includes clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. The book includes an extensive and beautifully illustrated techniques section explaining everything you need to know to embark on these wonderful projects. Once completed the projects can either be worn as an accessory, such as a brooch or hair decoration, or they can be mounted in a frame or bell jar for display.

Ein cozy Café mit den besten Zimtschnecken, eine Hexe, auf der ein Liebesfluch lastet, und ein heißer Museumskurator: eine Romance für alle Fans von Gilmore Girls und Charmed In ihrem charmanten Serendipity Café im Londoner Stadtteil Bloomsbury beglückt Dina ihre treuen Kunden nicht nur mit unwiderstehlichen Zimtschnecken, Brownies und anderem Gebäck, sondern auch mit der ein oder anderen Prise Magie … Ihr eigenes Liebesleben allerdings könnte dringend zauberhafte Unterstützung gebrauchen, denn auf Dina lastet ein Fluch, der jedem /jeder ihrer Partner*innen in eine Unglücksserie stürzt. Nach einem Auslandsaufenthalt tritt Scott eine Stelle als Kurator im British Museum an und kauft regelmäßig seinen Kaffee im Serendipity Café, dessen hübsche Besitzerin seinen Puls in die Höhe schnellen lässt. Als er sie zufällig auf der Hochzeit seines besten Freundes trifft, wird schnell klar, dass keiner von beiden die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ignorieren kann. Doch aus knisternden Nächten in einem romantischen Cottage auf dem Land wird bald mehr. Schon lange hatte Dina keine solchen Gefühle mehr – und zugleich solche Angst. Wird es ihr gelingen, den Fluch zu brechen, so dass sie und Scott eine echte Chance haben? Die perfekte Romance für gemütliche Lesestunden im Herbst: genauso spicy, süß und heiß wie eine Tasse Chai Latte! Diese Romance ist perfekt für dich, wenn du folgende Tropes liebst: opposites attract *** only one bed / only one cottage *** he falls first *** insta lust *** cottagecore Spice-Level: 4 von 5

With love, witchcraft, and spellbinding drama, the Secret Circle series is perfect for fans of The Vampire Diaries. This special paperback bind-up contains the first book in the Secret Circle series, The Initiation, as well as part one of the second book in the series, The Captive; from L.J. Smith, the New York Times bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries. When Cassie is forced to move from California all the way to the small New England town of New Salem, she's miserable. And yet, she feels a powerful kinship to the town, and to a terrifyingly beautiful group of students who always seem to get their way. Charmed by the Secret Circle, Cassie is initiated into a coven of witches whose power has controlled New Salem for hundreds of years. But when she falls for the mysterious and intriguing Adam, she is faced with the most pressing danger of her life-and one wrong move could ultimately destroy her...

Readers will color their way through a magical world of fairies, mermaids, and enchanting meadows with over 100 whimsical designs from beloved, best-selling coloring illustrator and author Emelie Lidehäll Öberg. Through these pages, readers will explore three unique regions of an imaginary, faraway land: they'll be charmed by fairies in Magic Meadows, swim with the residents of Mermaids' Bay, and dance with knights and princesses in Royal Kingdom. The art throughout features sweet woodland and sea animals, the author's signature verdant florals, and plenty of inspiration from familiar fantasy stories and fairy tales. The long-awaited follow-up to Emelie's best-selling Fairy Tales & Folklore Coloring Book, this first volume in a new series is presented in a deluxe format, printed on thick, off-white, high-quality paper with lay-flat binding. It's perfect for filling in with colored pencils, markers, gel pens, and more! Readers will let their imaginations soar as they bring each page to life with their own colors, creativity, and unique touch of magic!