A perfect beach read filled with friendship, family, and unexpected secrets in the Cornish sun. An Almost Perfect Holiday is a warm and witty story of friendship, family and hope by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of The Beach Cafe and Summer at Shell Cottage. The holidays are here, and down in Cornwall Lorna's cottages are fully booked. The sun loungers are lined up beside the swimming pool, the sky is blue and a new set of arrivals are on their way . . . Em's planned the perfect break with her teenagers plus her new boyfriend . . . but now his difficult six-year-old is coming too. Will their romance survive the realities of parenthood? Maggie's hoping a seaside holiday will bring her and her daughter closer together, but when her ex makes a surprise reappearance, it changes everything. Can she trust the man who broke her heart? Olivia has escaped the domestic grind, only for the past to catch up with her. Maybe the time has come to confess all - if she can find the courage . . . Meanwhile, the teenagers are running wild and love is in the air. With friendship, heartache and secrets in the mix, will this holiday turn out to be a scorcher - or simply too hot to handle? 'A delight from first page through to last' - Milly Johnson, author of My One True North

A perfect beach read filled with friendship, family, and unexpected secrets in the Cornish sun. An Almost Perfect Holiday is a warm and witty story of friendship, family and hope by the Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Diamond, author of The Beach Cafe and Summer at Shell Cottage. The holidays are here, and down in Cornwall Lorna's cottages are fully booked. The sun loungers are lined up beside the swimming pool, the sky is blue and a new set of arrivals are on their way . . . Em's planned the perfect break with her teenagers plus her new boyfriend . . . but now his difficult six-year-old is coming too. Will their romance survive the realities of parenthood? Maggie's hoping a seaside holiday will bring her and her daughter closer together, but when her ex makes a surprise reappearance, it changes everything. Can she trust the man who broke her heart? Olivia has escaped the domestic grind, only for the past to catch up with her. Maybe the time has come to confess all - if she can find the courage . . . Meanwhile, the teenagers are running wild and love is in the air. With friendship, heartache and secrets in the mix, will this holiday turn out to be a scorcher - or simply too hot to handle? 'A delight from first page through to last' - Milly Johnson, author of My One True North

A 2022 Audie Award Finalist From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Then She Was Gone comes her best thriller yet (Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author) about a young couple's disappearance on a gorgeous summer night, and the mother who will never give up trying to find them. On a beautiful summer night in a charming English suburb, a young woman and her boyfriend disappear after partying at the massive country estate of a new college friend. One year later, a writer moves into a cottage on the edge of the woods that border the same estate. Known locally as the Dark Place, the dense forest is the writer's favorite place for long walks and it's on one such walk that she stumbles upon a mysterious note that simply reads, DIG HERE. Could this be a clue towards what has happened to the missing young couple? And what exactly is buried in this haunted ground? Utterly gripping with richly drawn, hugely compelling characters, this is a first-class thriller with heart (Lucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author) that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Immortality is a dangerous affair when it isn't done right. Basie Yeats knows he's doing immortality all wrong, spending endless days in the same place, but he doesn't see a reason to leave the home he loves in Long Lily, Pennsylvania. Once the impossible death of his mother leaves him the only immortal person he knows, Basie decides that the only thing he wants to do is get out of Long Lily and start doing immortality the right way-alone. Kit Elliot has wandered the world looking for the right place to call home, so when a church-turned-cottage suddenly goes up for sale in a quaint Pennsylvania town, it feels like it was meant to be. It takes only a few days at Wellhead Cottage for Kit to decide that the man who sold it to him is frustrating, awkward, and terribly handsome. He offers to help Basie find a new home away from Long Lily-but as days turn to months, Kit finds himself wishing he could make Basie stay. Trigger Warnings: Graphic: Panic attacks Moderate: Suicide (euthanasia), death of parent, grief Minor: Pregnancy (healthy)

A handsome second son Lord Marcus Bowles heads to a northern cottage to let the dust settle on his latest scandal. If he stays out of trouble, he'll return to the family fold soon enough. Ever the gentleman, rescuing a damsel on a dark country lane should put him in good stead. A woman with no prospects One stolen kiss and Genevieve Turner's midnight savior disappears. No matter, she's finally on her way to a new life and to finding her grandmother. Instead, Gen discovers her mischievous hero is her new employer. There's no harm in a few more passionate kisses... Their flirtation is fun, but when a wolf knocks on their door, Genevieve grabs her red-hooded cloak to flee. Nothing can stop her-except Lord Marcus and his shocking proposal... He vows to save her, but can he protect her heart? Or his?

The New Forest National Park is a former royal hunting area in the South of England, located in Hampshire.It is an outstanding piece of land with ponies, cattle, pigs and donkeys in the open forest. The landscape is characterised by heath and trees. Premium high-gloss art print in museum quality. To ensure that the sheets of paper hang smoothly on the wall, this high-quality calendar has innovative insert pockets. They protect the large sheets from humidity effects. Paper is a natural material. The fibres react to fluctuations in the room climate. The tuck-in corners should therefore not be removed.Our environment is important to us, which is why we rely on individual production in Germany (Made in Germany) with high-quality materials. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page I Cardboard Spine at the Back. This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Frost in the New Forest February: Pony in Morning Haze March: Pond in the New Forest April: Blue Bells May: Sunset in Bolderwood June: New Forest Cottage July: Pig in the New Forest August: Sunrise in Brockenhurst September: Pony grazing October: Bolderwood in autumn November: Pony in the Heathland December: Winter in Lyndhurst PREMIUM COLLECTION - Brilliant photo calendar with 12 beautiful motifs, high-gloss art print in museum quality. QUALITY - high-quality materials, sturdy back cover with 2 innovative insert pockets for optimum presentation on the wall. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children and adults, young and old, for Christmas, birthdays or in between. The New Forest in Hampshire with its heath and wild ponies is one of the most beautiful areas in England von Autor(in): Joana Kruse

Winner of the 2020 World Fantasy Award! From Astounding Award winner and Crawford Award finalist Emily Tesh An ALA RUSA Reading List Selection "A true story of the woods, of the fae, and of the heart. Deep and green and wonderful."-New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads. When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes. Old secrets better left buried are dug up, and Tobias is forced to reckon with his troubled past-both the green magic of the woods, and the dark things that rest in its heart. Praise for Emily Tesh's Silver in the Wood "A wildly evocative and enchanting story of old forests, forgotten gods, and new love. Just magnificent."-Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings

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The perfect Christmas romance for fans of Karen Swan. As the snowflakes start to fall, Holly Cove welcomes a new tenant to the beautiful old cottage on the beach... For lifestyle magazine journalist Tia Armstrong, relationships, as well as Christmas, have lost all their magic. Yet Tia is up against a Christmas deadline for her latest article 'Love is, actually, all around...' So, Tia heads to Holly Cove where the restorative sea air and rugged stranger, Nic, slowly but surely start mending her broken heart. Tia didn't expect a white Christmas, and she certainly never dared dream that all her Christmas wishes might just come true... Set in Caswell Bay on the stunningly beautiful Gower Coast, the cottage nestles amid the limestone cliffs and the woodlands, where the emotions run as turbulently as the wind-swept sea. As cosy as a marshmallow-topped mug of cocoa, fall in love with a heart-warming festive story from the bestselling author of "The French Adventure". What readers are saying about Lucy Coleman... 'I adored this book. A wonderful escapist read... For me, it's a 5 star read!' Katherine, Katherine's Book Universe. 'This book gives you all the feels. It'll make you want to move to France and start a new life' 'Lucy Coleman has a way of writing where it feels like you're actually there standing beside Anna and you mentally really feel involved in the story' Stacey, The Cosiest Corner

Winner of the 2020 World Fantasy Award! From Astounding Award winner and Crawford Award finalist Emily Tesh An ALA RUSA Reading List Selection "A true story of the woods, of the fae, and of the heart. Deep and green and wonderful."-New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik There is a Wild Man who lives in the deep quiet of Greenhollow, and he listens to the wood. Tobias, tethered to the forest, does not dwell on his past life, but he lives a perfectly unremarkable existence with his cottage, his cat, and his dryads. When Greenhollow Hall acquires a handsome, intensely curious new owner in Henry Silver, everything changes. Old secrets better left buried are dug up, and Tobias is forced to reckon with his troubled past-both the green magic of the woods, and the dark things that rest in its heart. Praise for Emily Tesh's Silver in the Wood "A wildly evocative and enchanting story of old forests, forgotten gods, and new love. Just magnificent."-Jenn Lyons, author of The Ruin of Kings

Few writers give me such consistent pleasure' Zadie Smith Four siblings meet up in their grandparents' old house for three long, hot summer weeks. But under the idyllic surface lie shattering tensions. Roland has come with his new wife, and his sisters don't like her. Fran has brought her children, who soon uncover an ugly secret in a ruined cottage in the woods. Alice has invited Kasim, an outsider, who makes plans to seduce Roland's teenage daughter. And Harriet, the eldest, finds her quiet self-possession ripped apart when passion erupts unexpectedly. Over the course of the holiday, a familiar way of life falls apart forever. 'Exquisite' The Times 'Wonderful' Guardian 'Magnificent' Sunday Times

»Wenn das Leben nicht nach Plan läuft, muss man neue Wege gehen.« Holly hat alles auf eine Karte gesetzt und ist nach New York gezogen, um dort Karriere als Architektin zu machen. Doch ihr Leben ist nicht so, wie sie es sich erträumt hat. Als sie einen Brief aus Cornwall erhält, ändert sich alles. Hollys Großtante hat ihr ein Cottage vererbt – allerdings unter einer Bedingung: Holly soll ein Katzencafé aufbauen. Dabei kann sie weder kochen noch backen und mit Katzen hat sie auch nichts am Hut. Doch mit der Hilfe des charmanten Surfers Cooper und des brummigen Handwerkers Nicholas wächst Holly über sich hinaus. Kann sie ihr Glück finden und das Katzencafé zum Erfolg führen? Ein herzerwärmender Wohlfühlroman, der zum Träumen, Lachen und Verlieben einlädt. Tauche ein in Hollys Abenteuer und erlebe, wie sie lernt, dass das Leben manchmal unerwartete Überraschungen bereithält. Cornwall-Träume im kleinen Katzencafé ist der erste Band der Cornwall--Sehnsucht-Reihe. Jeder Band ist in sich abgeschlossen und kann unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden.

Die Barrington-Brüder sind die heißesten Typen in der New Yorker Anwaltsszene. Bei diesen Männern dreht sich hinter den Kulissen alles um Macht, Reichtum - und Sex! Miniserie von NICKI NIGHT VERFÜHRUNG IN SCHWARZEM LEDER Was für eine attraktive Frau! Blake kann den Blick nicht von ihr abwenden. Aber sie ignoriert ihn einfach. Wie ungewöhnlich - sonst machen es die Frauen ihm immer sehr leicht. Und wenn der Star-Anwalt etwas nicht widerstehen kann, dann einer schönen Herausforderung ... KÜSSE, HEISSER ALS DIE GLUT Nur ein heißer Urlaubsflirt? Als Chey ihr Cottage in den Bergen mit einem sexy Fremden teilen muss, knistert die erotische Spannung bald stärker als jedes Feuer. Hemmungslos gibt sie sich Hunter hin - ohne zu ahnen, dass er ihr neuer Professor an der Uni ist ... HEISSE AFFÄRE MIT DEM BAD BOY Sie will keinen Playboy, sie will keinen Bad Boy - und schon gar nicht Drew Barrington, der beides ist! Nach einer Enttäuschung muss Alana sehr vorsichtig sein. Aber ausgerechnet Drew scheint entschlossen, dass eine Affäre mit ihm genau das ist, was sie jetzt braucht ...

Prickle Moon is the first collection of stories by multiple awardwinning Australian writer Juliet Marillier. Born in New Zealand, Juliet Marillier is the author of thirteen novels for readers of all ages. Her bestselling fantasy series include The Sevenwaters quintet, the Saga of the Light Isles, The Bridei Chronicles and the Wildwood series. She lives in Perth, in a one hundred-year-old cottage, which she shares with three dogs. Juliet Marillier is a three-times winner of the Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel. Publisher's Weekly calls her "a fine folklorist and gifted narrator." The book collects 14 tales, including the best of Marillier's published stories, and five additional tales written especially for this collection.

'I am left with only one regret. That I may have finished it too quickly' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW 'As for Tony, well he's his usual maverick self . . . and he has a new cat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW 'Revisiting Tony McLean is always a good read, but this is absolutely the top of the pile' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW The charred remains of an elderly woman are discovered in a burned out gamekeepers cottage, hidden away in woodland to the west of Edinburgh. What is at first assumed to be a tragic accident begins to take on a more sinister aspect as Detective Inspector Tony McLean digs deeper. There is far more to the victim than her humble surroundings suggest . . . Praise for James Oswald: 'The new Ian Rankin' Daily Record 'Creepy, gritty and gruesome' Sunday Mirror 'Crime fiction's next big thing' Sunday Telegraph

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming new reillustrated edition of The Railway Children. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father's disappearance. One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.

Few writers give me such consistent pleasure' Zadie Smith Four siblings meet up in their grandparents' old house for three long, hot summer weeks. But under the idyllic surface lie shattering tensions. Roland has come with his new wife, and his sisters don't like her. Fran has brought her children, who soon uncover an ugly secret in a ruined cottage in the woods. Alice has invited Kasim, an outsider, who makes plans to seduce Roland's teenage daughter. And Harriet, the eldest, finds her quiet self-possession ripped apart when passion erupts unexpectedly. Over the course of the holiday, a familiar way of life falls apart forever. 'Exquisite' The Times 'Wonderful' Guardian 'Magnificent' Sunday Times

»Wenn das Leben nicht nach Plan läuft, muss man neue Wege gehen.« Holly hat alles auf eine Karte gesetzt und ist nach New York gezogen, um dort Karriere als Architektin zu machen. Doch ihr Leben ist nicht so, wie sie es sich erträumt hat. Als sie einen Brief aus Cornwall erhält, ändert sich alles. Hollys Großtante hat ihr ein Cottage vererbt - allerdings unter einer Bedingung: Holly soll ein Katzencafé aufbauen. Dabei kann sie weder kochen noch backen und mit Katzen hat sie auch nichts am Hut. Doch mit der Hilfe des charmanten Surfers Cooper und des brummigen Handwerkers Nicholas wächst Holly über sich hinaus. Kann sie ihr Glück finden und das Katzencafé zum Erfolg führen? Ein herzerwärmender Wohlfühlroman, der zum Träumen, Lachen und Verlieben einlädt. Tauche ein in Hollys Abenteuer und erlebe, wie sie lernt, dass das Leben manchmal unerwartete Überraschungen bereithält. Cornwall-Träume im kleinen Katzencafé ist der erste Band der Cornwall-Sehnsucht-Reihe. Jeder Band ist in sich abgeschlossen und kann unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden.

Cosy up with this heartwarming Christmas romance filled with hope, love and new opportunities... When Chrissy Marsden moves her children and menagerie of pets into Corner Cottage, she hopes to put her divorce behind her and have the fresh start she's been longing for. Just as she feels she is finally getting her life back on track, with a chance encounter at the school gates re-igniting her passion for sewing, a surprise pregnancy throws everything into turmoil. When she is asked to alter a wedding dress, she realises her hobby could become something she could turn into a real career, and an invite to a client's wedding could be all she needs to bring romance back into her life. But will she be able to find someone who can accept her as she is? A heartwarming tale of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.

'Full of emotion, humour and warmth . . . will charm fans of Katie Fforde and Phillipa Ashley' Bookish Jottings Zip up your puffer coat, winter has arrived on the Boardwalk! When Lexi Davies discovers that her father has sold the fishermen's cottages that she lives in and runs as holiday lets, she is furious and heartbroken. Lexi realises that her whole future at her beloved cottages is now over. New owner, handsome, Scottish entrepreneur Oliver Whimsy arrives on the island in a blaze of glory and immediately upsets the locals. When he offers Lexi her old job, she's unsure whether to accept but needing a roof over her head for the winter, she finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Pride does not pay the bills. As they get to know one another, there's far more to Oliver Whimsy than she or anyone else had imagined. What heartache is Oliver trying so desperately to hide from? And why was he so determined to buy the cottages? Lexi is on a mission to find out... What readers say about Winter Whimsy on the Boardwalk:'It was like chocolate for the soul and melted my heart whilst soothing away the stress' Like Herding Cats Blog 'Oliver is a fantastic hero who I am sure will have readers intrigued from the moment he strides onto the page' Bookish Jottings 'Georgina Troy's writing style carries the reader along and is as light and crisp as the first snowfall of the year' Julie Ryan 'A warm-hearted story that made me feel all wintry and Christmassy' Karen Clarke