Instant #1 New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! This witty, slow-burn rom-com is the perfect beach read. Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. It’s a bonkers idea ... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected—including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together? Named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the Top 10 Best Summer Romance Books of All Time!

THE STUNNING AND ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VERONICA HENRY! 'Dreamy and irresistible!' JILL MANSELL 'A summery tale of intrigue, family drama and romance. I loved it!' SARAH MORGAN Nikki kept her secret safe for twenty years. Now the tide is about to turn... Nikki finally owns the little coastguard cottage of her dreams - and it's a few steps away from the hidden beach that means so much to her. But when a handwritten note lands on her doorstep, she realises it's only a matter of time before the heartbreaking truth of her past is uncovered. Twenty years ago, her whole world was turned upside-down when a terrible storm rolled into the small seaside town of Speedwell. Ever since that night, Nikki has been keeping a secret. One she knows has the potential to destroy the lives of those she loves most. Because as sure as the tide turns, there are no secrets in a small town... Praise for The Secret Beach: 'A gorgeous summery read with a cracking plot and an enchanting seaside setting' BEST 'A treat of a read' BELLA 'More romance, lovely destinations and intrigue from the bestselling author!' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Family secrets, a beautiful Cornish setting and a beach like no other... I was swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND 'Captivating and romantic. I completely fell in love with Speedwell' HEIDI SWAIN 'A wonderful treat of a read!' SUE MOORCROFT

Join us on a photographic journey through Zanzibar. In this calendar you can expect impressive pictures of the beautiful archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. Let yourself be enchanted by this unique beauty! High-quality wall calendar with 12 beautiful images. We care about the environment. We avoid overproduction and thus significant amounts of waste as we produce our calendars via print-on-demand in the markets we operate in. This means we can keep our transport routes short and ensure climate-conscious logistical processes. 14 Pages Consisting of 1 Cover | 12 Months | 1 Index Page | Cardboard Spine at the back This calendar was re-released this year with the same images and new dates. Illustrations:January: Fishing cottage February: Mnemba Island March: Sunrise over Zanzibar April: Jambiani May: Village idyll June: Zanzibar at night July: Nungwi August: Jambiani September: Sunset over Nungwi October: Nungwi beach November: Jozani Forest December: Prison Island QUALITY - High-quality photo calendar with 12 beautiful images on light-resistant paper, robust spiral binding with hanger. PERFECT GIFT - calendars for friends and family, for children, all ages and all occasions, from Christmas to birthdays and everything in between. LOTS OF CHOICE - Wall calendars in different sizes (DIN A4 and DIN A3), for any topic and personal taste, featuring photography, painting and illustrations. Enchanting impressions of the dream island of Zanzibar, author: Stefan Becker

An interior design guide to creating English country house style wherever you may dwell, from property expert Katy Campbell and acclaimed photographer Mark Nicholson The authors of At Home in the Cotswolds return with a new book full of English charm and style savvy. English Country House Style explores the signature rooms and furnishings that are synonymous with this comfortable, sumptuously lived-in look. There are certain motifs unique to English country houses. These may be specific rooms, architectural details, decorative flourishes, or arrangements of furniture, but all are unmistakably synonymous with that peculiar and lovely ideal that is the English home in the countryside. These features are not solely the preserve of large country houses. Many can be found in country cottages as well as stately homes, and most can be recreated by modern homeowners in their own dwellings in urban, suburban, and rural environments. This book explores the iconography of the English country house and lifts the curtain on its interior design secrets, with more than a dozen chapters on various country house motifs, each illustrated with photographs taken in private country homes throughout England. From the boot room to the butler's pantry, from the library drinks table to the kitchen AGA, each chapter unpacks all the little design details for readers who are eager to make the look their own-or simply wish to enjoy a peek at English country life.

Miss Marple meets Oscar Wilde in this new series of cosy mysteries set in the picturesque Cotswolds village of Bunburry. In "A Murderous Ride," the second Bunburry book, Alfie discovers that he has not only inherited a cottage from his late Aunt Augusta but also a 1950s Jaguar. He is dismayed: for reasons of his own, he no longer drives. Aunt Augusta's best friends, Liz and Marge, persuade him to get behind the wheel again - but that's just the start of his troubles. Alfie discovers it's a seriously bad idea to get on the wrong side of the local police sergeant. Especially when he finds himself at a murder scene and the sergeant decides Alfie's the murderer. There's only one thing to be done. Alfie has to track down the real murderer himself - which will force him to drive as he's never driven before. Nathaniel Parker, born in 1962, graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and went on to join the Royal Shakespeare Company. His television career began in 1988 when he played Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon in the LWT mini-series Piece of Cake. He is also the lead in the BBC series Inspector Lynley Mysteries, based on the novels by Elizabeth George. Nathaniel Parker has an extensive list of audio books to his credit, ranging from the classics of Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy to more modern writings and children's books.

JAMIE OLIVER IS BACK WITH OVER 100 BRILLIANTLY EASY, DELICIOUS & FLAVOUR-PACKED VEG RECIPES Includes ALL the recipes from Jamie's Channel 4 series MEAT FREE MEALS ________ Whether it's embracing a meat-free day or two each week, living a vegetarian lifestyle, or just wanting to try some brilliant new flavour combinations, this book ticks all the boxes. Discover simple but inventive veg dishes including: · ALLOTMENT COTTAGE PIE with root veg, porcini mushrooms, marmite & crispy rosemary · CRISPY MOROCCAN CARROTS with orange & thyme syrup, tahini & harissa rippled yoghurt · SPICED PARSNIP SOUP with silky poppadoms & funky chips · WARM GRAPE AND RADICCHIO SALAD with toasted pine nuts, sticky balsamic & honey · HASSELBACK AL FORNO with root veg galore, wilted spinach & lentils With chapters on Soups & Sarnies, Brunch, Pies Parcels & Bakes, Curries & Stews, Salads, Burgers & Fritters, Pasta, Rice & Noodles, and Traybakes there's something tasty for every occasion. Jamie's recipes will leave you feeling full, satisfied and happy - and not missing meat from your plate. ________ GUARDIAN COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR 'Brilliant' Mail on Sunday 'There's something for everyone' Daily Telegraph 'Dishes are vibrant and full of flavour and this book is all about making them affordable and easy' Independent 'Jamie makes vegetarian cooking easy, fun and accessible with recipes that can be whipped up after a long day at work. There are bags of flavour in every one - and they're all family-friendly' Good Food

"Everything that's happening to us-yes, everything-is to be regarded as a lark. See? This is my last word. This. Is. Going. To. Be. A. Lark." It's 1919, and Jane Quested and her cousin Lucilla are pulled suddenly from school by their guardian, who sets them up in a cottage on the fringes of London and informs them (by letter, since he's already fled) that he's gambled away their inheritance but is leaving them the house and £500 to carry on with. Lucilla is disheartened, but Jane is certain it will be a lark. With the help of a handsome man, a classic example of a "capable woman", and a war veteran with a green thumb, the two unflappable young women set up a market garden, which develops into a guest house, which develops into-well, you'll have to read and see. It's true they have some difficulties as businesswomen, not to mention with housekeeping, but this is ultimately a tale fully living up to its title. Forgotten for decades, despite Nesbit's fame as a children's author, her final novel for adults, first published in 1922, is a delight that's ripe for rediscovery. This new edition includes an introduction by Charlotte Moore. "An economy of phrase, and an unparalleled talent for evoking hot summer days in the English countryside."--Noel Coward

What finger foods are best for my baby? How do I prepare them safely? What should I avoid? How do I move on from single finger foods? How can I get my baby to eat veggies? From around 6 months, parents are encouraged to introduce soft finger foods into their baby's diet - either alongside purées or as part of baby-led weaning. Finger foods are the ideal way to introduce babies to different textures and by handing over the reins to your baby you will empower them to work out how to get food to their mouth, break pieces off and chew, and have all-round fun with food! Yet, many parents are naturally cautious about giving finger foods to their children for fear of choking. Equally, once parents have mastered simple finger foods, they often find it a challenge to think-up interesting and nutritious ideas to fuel little ones. Annabel brings over 30 years of unparalleled expertise to your table with essential advice, invaluable tips, and deliciously nourishing recipes suitable from 6 months onwards. Discover new and exciting recipes for future family favourites from Tofu and Veggie Stars to Eggy Raisin Bread, Cottage Pie Bites and Prawn and Sweetcorn Pops. With air-fryer friendly recipes and key nutritional information this book contains everything you need to make simple, meals and snacks to nurture independent little eaters.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years, making this dream a reality—not out of anger at the world, but simply because he preferred to live on his own. “A meditation on solitude, wildness and survival.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1986, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being until nearly three decades later, when he was arrested for stealing food. Living in a tent even through brutal winters, he had survived by his wits and courage, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water, and to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food, clothing, reading material, and other provisions, taking only what he needed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglaries. Based on extensive interviews with Knight himself, this is a vividly detailed account of his secluded life—why did he leave? what did he learn?—as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the world. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions about solitude, community, and what makes a good life, and a deeply moving portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way, and succeeded.

First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winning The Sense of Wonder remains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of nature. In 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson—author of Silent Spring—began work on an essay that she would come to consider one of her life’s most important projects. Her grandnephew, Roger Christie, had visited Carson that summer at her cottage in Maine, and together they had wandered the surrounding woods and tide pools. Teaching Roger about the natural wonders around them, Carson began to see them anew herself, and wanted to relate that same magical feeling to others who might hope to introduce a child to the beauty of nature. “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder;” writes Carson, “he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from generation to generation, as treasured as the memory of an early-morning walk when the song of a whippoorwill was heard as if for the first time. Featuring serene color photographs from renowned photographer Nick Kelsh, “this beautifully illustrated edition makes a fine gift for new and prospective mothers and fathers” (Gregory McNamee), and helps us all to tap into the extraordinary power of the natural world.

Loewe-Bücher: garantiert ohne KI Für Maggie gibt es nur ihre Musik. Und Oskar, in diesem einen Sommer vor vier Jahren in Südfrankreich. Den Schweizer Jungen, damals gerade achtzehn, verrückt nach seinen Texten – und nach ihr. Heute ist er erfolgreich als Indie-Sänger, anders als Maggie, die alles für ihren großen Traum tun würde. Selbst an den Ort zurückkehren, an dem sie Oskar vor vier Jahren das Herz gebrochen hat. Für ein Songwriting Camp reist sie in die Provence, ohne zu wissen, für welchen aufstrebenden Künstler sie dort schreiben wird. Bis sie seine Lieder hört, die immer noch alle irgendwie nach ihr klingen. Second Chance zwischen Musik, Erinnerungen und Träumen – eine zweite Chance für die erste Liebe im abschließenden Band der Fleur de Lavande-Trilogie. Du stehst total auf Forced Proximity, vor allem mit dem Boy Next Door aka Everybody Wants Him, He Just Wants Her? Maggie kehrt für ein Songwriting Camp zurück an den Ort, an dem sie Oskar zuletzt gesehen hat. Er will noch immer zurück zu ihr. Indie Pop ist das am meisten gehörte Genre in deinem Spotify Wrapped? Vor vier Jahren haben Singer-Songwriterin Maggie und Indie-Sänger Oskar zusammen Musik gemacht, heute singt er die Lieder über das Mädchen, das ihm das Herz gebrochen hat, vor Tausenden von Fans. Du wünschst dir noch mehr Mental Health Rep im New-Adult-Genre? Maggie ist sprunghaft und impulsiv und wurde noch nie so akzeptiert, wie sie ist, auch nicht von sich selbst. Gabriella Santos de Lima schreibt einfühlsam und nachvollziehbar über ADHS, unglückliche Familienstrukturen und (Selbst-)Akzeptanz. Die Provence klingt nach einem perfekten Ort zum Wegträumen? Dann ist die Reihe mit Südfrankreich-Setting und Cottage Core x Old Money Vibes die ideale Wahl für dich. Du bist auf der Suche nach einer Geschichte, die sich anfühlt wie ein Indie Lovesong? Mit poetischem Schreibstil, Lettering zwischen den Buchseiten, Summer Festival Vibes und Lyrics, die von JEREMIAS, Provinz, Paula Hartmann oder ENNIO stammen könnten, ist der letzte Band der Reihe rund um das Duftimperium Fleur de Lavande ein Indie-Song in Buchform. Inklusive Farbschnitt und Charakterkarte – solange der Vorrat reicht!

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An engrossing and sumptuous tale, this novel is a fantastic spring read." — Good Morning America From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a historical fiction novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day. “Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies…This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 2019: Andie Figuero has just landed her dream job as a producer of Mansion Makeover, a popular reality show about restoring America’s most lavish historic houses. Andie has high hopes for her latest project: the once glorious but gently crumbling Sprague Hall in Newport, Rhode Island, summer resort of America’s gilded class—famous for the lavish “summer cottages” of Vanderbilts and Belmonts. But Andie runs into trouble: the reclusive heiress who still lives in the mansion, Lucia “Lucky” Sprague, will only allow the show to go forward on two conditions: One, nobody speaks to her. Two, nobody touches the mansion’s ruined boathouse. 1899: Ellen Daniels has been hired to give singing lessons to Miss Maybelle Sprague, a naive young Colorado mining heiress whose stepbrother John has poured their new money into buying a place among Newport’s elite. John is determined to see Maybelle married off to a fortune-hunting Italian prince, and Ellen is supposed to polish up the girl for her launch into society. But the deceptively demure Ellen has her own checkered past, and she’s hiding in plain sight at Sprague Hall. 1958: Lucia “Lucky” Sprague has always felt like an outsider at Sprague Hall. When she and her grandmother—the American-born Princess di Conti—fled Mussolini’s Italy, it seemed natural to go back to the imposing Newport house Nana owned but hadn’t seen since her marriage in 1899. Over the years, Lucky's lost her Italian accent and found a place for herself among the yachting set by marrying Stuyvesant Sprague, the alcoholic scion of her Sprague stepfamily. But one fateful night in this sprawling historical mystery will uncover a devastating truth...and change everything she thought she knew about her past. As the cameras roll on Mansion Makeover, the house begins to yield up the dark secrets the Spragues thought would stay hidden forever….

Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters. This beautifully illustrated storytime treasury padded keepsake brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved stories and rhymes both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night with this bedtime family favorite . Sweet Dreams! Short stories or rhymes allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day. Several stories for nighttime reading can be read together or individually for a quick 5-minute read.Bond with your child through family storytime and strengthen a love for books and reading. Infants, toddlers, and emerging readers will enjoy this storybook and create cherished memories with loved ones.Classic stories and rhymes included: Princess and the Pea, Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, and more.Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear.Boys and girls can collect all titles in the Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book Collection and other storybook sets with treasured favorites. Acurrúcate con tus canciones infantiles favoritas y adéntrate en los mundos mágicos de tus personajes de cuento más queridos. Este tesoro de cuentos bellamente ilustrado reúne el talento de ilustradores de todo el mundo con cuentos y rimas muy queridos que disfrutarán tanto los niños como los adultos. Encuentra nuevos cuentos y aventuras para llenar tu imaginación cada noche con este favorito de la familia a la hora de dormir. ¡Dulces sueños! Los cuentos cortos o las rimas permiten a los adultos ajustar cuántos cuentos y cuánto tiempo dedicar a la lectura cada día. Varios cuentos para la lectura nocturna pueden leerse juntos o individualmente para una lectura rápida de 5 minutos.Establezca un vínculo con su hijo a través de la hora del cuento en familia y refuerce el amor por los libros y la lectura. Los bebés, los niños pequeños y los lectores principiantes disfrutarán de este libro de cuentos y crearán recuerdos entrañables con sus seres queridos.Incluye cuentos y rimas clásicos: La princesa y el guisante, Aladino, Caperucita Roja, Pulgarcita y más.Las magníficas ilustraciones y los cuentos bellamente escritos te harán sonreír de oreja a oreja.Los niños y las niñas pueden coleccionar todos los títulos de la colección Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book. Spanish Language Edition

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An engrossing and sumptuous tale, this novel is a fantastic spring read." — Good Morning America From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day. “Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies…This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 2019: Andie Figuero has just landed her dream job as a producer of Mansion Makeover, a popular reality show about restoring America’s most lavish historic houses. Andie has high hopes for her latest project: the once glorious but gently crumbling Sprague Hall in Newport, Rhode Island, summer resort of America’s gilded class—famous for the lavish “summer cottages” of Vanderbilts and Belmonts. But Andie runs into trouble: the reclusive heiress who still lives in the mansion, Lucia “Lucky” Sprague, will only allow the show to go forward on two conditions: One, nobody speaks to her. Two, nobody touches the mansion’s ruined boathouse. 1899: Ellen Daniels has been hired to give singing lessons to Miss Maybelle Sprague, a naive young Colorado mining heiress whose stepbrother John has poured their new money into buying a place among Newport’s elite. John is determined to see Maybelle married off to a fortune-hunting Italian prince, and Ellen is supposed to polish up the girl for her launch into society. But the deceptively demure Ellen has her own checkered past, and she’s hiding in plain sight at Sprague Hall. 1958: Lucia “Lucky” Sprague has always felt like an outsider at Sprague Hall. When she and her grandmother—the American-born Princess di Conti—fled Mussolini’s Italy, it seemed natural to go back to the imposing Newport house Nana owned but hadn’t seen since her marriage in 1899. Over the years, Lucky's lost her Italian accent and found a place for herself among the yachting set by marrying Stuyvesant Sprague, the alcoholic scion of her Sprague stepfamily. But one fateful night in the mansion’s old boathouse will uncover a devastating truth...and change everything she thought she knew about her past. As the cameras roll on Mansion Makeover, the house begins to yield up the dark secrets the Spragues thought would stay hidden forever….

Snuggle up with your favorite nursery rhymes and drift into the magical worlds of all your most beloved fairytale characters. This beautifully illustrated storytime treasury padded keepsake brings together the talents of illustrators from around the world with well-loved stories and rhymes both kiddos and their grown-ups will enjoy. Find new stories and adventures to fill your imagination every night with this bedtime family favorite . Sweet Dreams! Short stories or rhymes allow adults to adjust how many stories and how much time to spend reading every day. Several stories for nighttime reading can be read together or individually for a quick 5-minute read.Bond with your child through family storytime and strengthen a love for books and reading. Infants, toddlers, and emerging readers will enjoy this storybook and create cherished memories with loved ones.Classic stories and rhymes included: Princess and the Pea, Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood, Thumbelina, and more.Gorgeous illustrations and beautifully written tales will create a smile from ear to ear.Boys and girls can collect all titles in the Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book Collection and other storybook sets with treasured favorites. Acurrúcate con tus canciones infantiles favoritas y adéntrate en los mundos mágicos de tus personajes de cuento más queridos. Este tesoro de cuentos bellamente ilustrado reúne el talento de ilustradores de todo el mundo con cuentos y rimas muy queridos que disfrutarán tanto los niños como los adultos. Encuentra nuevos cuentos y aventuras para llenar tu imaginación cada noche con este favorito de la familia a la hora de dormir. ¡Dulces sueños! Los cuentos cortos o las rimas permiten a los adultos ajustar cuántos cuentos y cuánto tiempo dedicar a la lectura cada día. Varios cuentos para la lectura nocturna pueden leerse juntos o individualmente para una lectura rápida de 5 minutos.Establezca un vínculo con su hijo a través de la hora del cuento en familia y refuerce el amor por los libros y la lectura. Los bebés, los niños pequeños y los lectores principiantes disfrutarán de este libro de cuentos y crearán recuerdos entrañables con sus seres queridos.Incluye cuentos y rimas clásicos: La princesa y el guisante, Aladino, Caperucita Roja, Pulgarcita y más.Las magníficas ilustraciones y los cuentos bellamente escritos te harán sonreír de oreja a oreja.Los niños y las niñas pueden coleccionar todos los títulos de la colección Cottage Door Press 365 Treasury Book. Spanish Language Edition

When a woman discovers a rare book with connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood in the English countryside during World War II are revealed in this "beguiling blend of hope, mystery, and true familial love" (Sadeqa Johnson, New York Times bestselling author). In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that she creates for her sister and her sister alone—a fairy tale about a magical land, a secret place they can escape to that is all their own. But the unthinkable happens when young Flora suddenly vanishes while playing near the banks of the river. Shattered, Hazel blames herself for her sister's disappearance, and she carries that guilt into adulthood as a private burden she feels she deserves. Twenty years later, Hazel is in London, ready to move on from her job at a cozy rare bookstore to a career at Sotheby's. With a charming boyfriend and her elegantly timeworn Bloomsbury flat, Hazel's future seems determined. But her tidy life is turned upside down when she unwraps a package containing an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Hazel never told a soul about the imaginary world she created just for Flora. Could this book hold the secrets to Flora's disappearance? Could it be a sign that her beloved sister is still alive after all these years? As Hazel embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely opening wounds from her past, her career and future hang in the balance. Spellbinding and atmospheric, "this heartrending, captivating tale of family, first love, and fate will sweep you away" (Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author).

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An engrossing and sumptuous tale, this novel is a fantastic spring read." - Good Morning America From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White-a historical fiction novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day. "Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies...This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) 2019: Andie Figuero has just landed her dream job as a producer of Mansion Makeover, a popular reality show about restoring America's most lavish historic houses. Andie has high hopes for her latest project: the once glorious but gently crumbling Sprague Hall in Newport, Rhode Island, summer resort of America's gilded class-famous for the lavish "summer cottages" of Vanderbilts and Belmonts. But Andie runs into trouble: the reclusive heiress who still lives in the mansion, Lucia "Lucky" Sprague, will only allow the show to go forward on two conditions: One, nobody speaks to her. Two, nobody touches the mansion's ruined boathouse. 1899: Ellen Daniels has been hired to give singing lessons to Miss Maybelle Sprague, a naive young Colorado mining heiress whose stepbrother John has poured their new money into buying a place among Newport's elite. John is determined to see Maybelle married off to a fortune-hunting Italian prince, and Ellen is supposed to polish up the girl for her launch into society. But the deceptively demure Ellen has her own checkered past, and she's hiding in plain sight at Sprague Hall. 1958: Lucia "Lucky" Sprague has always felt like an outsider at Sprague Hall. When she and her grandmother-the American-born Princess di Conti-fled Mussolini's Italy, it seemed natural to go back to the imposing Newport house Nana owned but hadn't seen since her marriage in 1899. Over the years, Lucky's lost her Italian accent and found a place for herself among the yachting set by marrying Stuyvesant Sprague, the alcoholic scion of her Sprague stepfamily. But one fateful night in this sprawling historical mystery will uncover a devastating truth...and change everything she thought she knew about her past. As the cameras roll on Mansion Makeover, the house begins to yield up the dark secrets the Spragues thought would stay hidden forever....

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An engrossing and sumptuous tale, this novel is a fantastic spring read." — Good Morning America From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day. “Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies…This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 2019: Andie Figuero has just landed her dream job as a producer of Mansion Makeover, a popular reality show about restoring America’s most lavish historic houses. Andie has high hopes for her latest project: the once glorious but gently crumbling Sprague Hall in Newport, Rhode Island, summer resort of America’s gilded class—famous for the lavish “summer cottages” of Vanderbilts and Belmonts. But Andie runs into trouble: the reclusive heiress who still lives in the mansion, Lucia “Lucky” Sprague, will only allow the show to go forward on two conditions: One, nobody speaks to her. Two, nobody touches the mansion’s ruined boathouse. 1899: Ellen Daniels has been hired to give singing lessons to Miss Maybelle Sprague, a naive young Colorado mining heiress whose stepbrother John has poured their new money into buying a place among Newport’s elite. John is determined to see Maybelle married off to a fortune-hunting Italian prince, and Ellen is supposed to polish up the girl for her launch into society. But the deceptively demure Ellen has her own checkered past, and she’s hiding in plain sight at Sprague Hall. 1958: Lucia “Lucky” Sprague has always felt like an outsider at Sprague Hall. When she and her grandmother—the American-born Princess di Conti—fled Mussolini’s Italy, it seemed natural to go back to the imposing Newport house Nana owned but hadn’t seen since her marriage in 1899. Over the years, Lucky's lost her Italian accent and found a place for herself among the yachting set by marrying Stuyvesant Sprague, the alcoholic scion of her Sprague stepfamily. But one fateful night in the mansion’s old boathouse will uncover a devastating truth...and change everything she thought she knew about her past. As the cameras roll on Mansion Makeover, the house begins to yield up the dark secrets the Spragues thought would stay hidden forever….

'The perfect read to curl up with this autumn' Zara Stoneley, author of The Wedding Date Welcome to your new cottage in the country - complete with grumpy vet, village gossip and a very muddy dog . . . City girl Ella wants to take refuge in the country, lick her wounds and work out what she's going to do with the rest of her life. She certainly doesn't want to have a four-legged house guest or anything to do with village life. Unfortunately, the inhabitants of Wilsgrave have other ideas. Settling in to her godmother's house for a few months of R&R, Ella finds herself the reluctant babysitter of a badly behaved Labrador - and her plans of staying mainly indoors scuppered. But as she's forced into wellies and into the village's way of doing things, Ella meets people who make her think again about what she really wants out of life and love, starting with her new furry best friend . . . A gorgeously romantic tale set in an idyllic countryside village, from the author of ebook bestseller Covent Garden in the Snow. Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde. --- What everyone's saying about A Girl's Best Friend: 'I love getting lost in a Jules Wake book . . . A heart-warming tale of finding yourself, and falling in love with life again' Debbie Johnson, author of Coming Home to the Comfort Food Cafe 'A lovely, touching, uplifting read with a very likeable heroine and a dishy vet - and delightful dogs' Phillipa Ashley, author of Summer on the Little Cornish Isles 'Enjoyable and charming , and perfect for anyone who needs a quick escape to the country' Amazon Reviewer 'It seems Wake can write the perfect Summer, Christmas and now, Springtime books . . . light-hearted, warm and witty - it made me just want to stick my own wellies on, get outside for a walk and appreciate the outdoor life!' NetGalley Reviewer 'Packed full of lovely characters, wagging tails, and self re-discovery' Amazon Reviewer

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst invites you to her new standalone novel set in the world of The Spellshop! Follow her to The Enchanted Greenhouse, a cozy fantasy nestled on a far-away island brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes, and honeyed love. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She's starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes-at least until she's ready to sail home. But Terlu can't return home and doesn't want to-the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing-causing the death of everything within them-Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn't alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island-and have a fresh chance at happiness and love. Funny, kind, and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances-to others and to yourself. Expect: Standalone romance Grumpy x sunshine Magical creatures Just one cottage Bramble books by Sarah Beth Durst The Spellshop series The Spellshop The Enchanted Greenhouse Sea of Charms The Magical Cheese Emporium At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.