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When the deviously amorous Norman plans a clandestine weekend away with his sister-in-law, he has some fun and games in mind. But not quite the fun and games that he gets... Ayckbourn's trilogy has been hailed as a mould-breaking masterpiece. All three plays take place concurrently so an exit in...

Bloomsbury presents The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan. Read by Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders, and Emily Woo Zeller For fans of The Seven Husbands...

Bloomsbury presents Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle, read by Ari Fliakos, Tessa Albertson, André Santana, and Kristen Sieh. ‘Practically exploding with love, life and flavour’ LOUISE KENNEDY ‘Bitingly inventive, written with humour and heart’ ELIZABETH DAY ‘A hauntingly evocative journey...

Ein einsames Farmhaus im Hochmoor Yorkshires. Ein jahrzehntealtes, bedrohliches Geheimnis. Eine Fremde, die die Mauern des Schweigens zum Einsturz bringt... Für das zerrüttete Ehepaar Barbara und Ralph Amberg läuft die Weihnachtsreise von Anfang an schief und sie werden in Westhill House eingeschneit. Barbara sieht sich plötzlich mit der Lebensgeschichte jener Frau konfrontiert, der Westhill House einmal gehört hat: Frances Gray. Sie taucht beim Lesen in ein beklemmendes Geflecht aus Liebe und Hass, Verachtung, Abhängigkeit und unbändigem Freiheitswillen ein.

Dru Rae gave up everything to get away from her mafioso family. All she wanted was a quiet life with a few friends and the woman she knew in her heart was out there. Marina Summit was an uber successful realtor in a thriving housing market, and she was too busy for love. As a house stager on the first day of her new job, Dru was waiting to meet the realtor for a final walk through. Marina was set to approve a new listing when she went to check on the house staging. She wasn't prepared for what happened to her heart when she saw the woman at the top of the stairs.

When a series of disasters lands her living on her cousin's couch—and back in the small island town she never thought she'd see again—Neavh is forced to confront the truth: leaving Clover behind was the biggest mistake of her life, and she'd give every star in the sky for another chance.

Jane Peters is an adrift 20-something by day, and a world-weary agony aunt by night. But when an office party goes too far, Jane dissolves into the high-stakes world of being the Other Woman: a role she has the right advice for, but not the smarts to follow through on. What starts out as a drunken mistake quickly unravels as Jane discovers that sex and power go hand in hand and that it's hard to keep your head when you've become someone else's dirty little secret. And soon, her friendships, her sanity and even her life are put into jeopardy.

Light-skinned Black woman Irene Redfield encounters an old childhood friend - Clare - who is now "passing" as a White woman. Clare is married to a racist White man, who doesn't know she has African American blood. In spite of the danger of being found out by her husband and society at large, she finds herself helplessly drawn to Irene's world.

After the painful divorce from her husband, Reina Amari, wealthy mother of two, has lost her sense of self. No longer wife and homemaker, she feels low, lonely, and purposeless in her huge mansion in the Hamptons. Her life suddenly changes when she meets Belle, her new pool technician, who brings back feelings long forgotten. Her emotions conflicted, Belle roars into Reina’s life like a storm; the calm waters now a thing of the past, and Reina has no idea how to deal with the situation.

A suicide prevention hotline volunteer answers a call that turns her world upside down in this edge-of-your-seat audio original thriller by the bestselling author of The Perfect Child and The Best of Friends, performed by A.J. Cook (Criminal Minds) and Tessa Albertson (Younger). Felicia, a...

Something magical is just what I’ve been looking for. I’ve never felt good enough amongst my husband’s richer friends, but a Valentine’s weekend in a stunning new hotel in Finnish Lapland is our chance to shine. The staff promise perfection by recreating our fondest memories—the happiest moments of our lives.

Trying to get your life together? Got three dead houseplants, no debit card and an exploded yoghurt in your bag? Useful, funny and life-affirming, Nobody Panic is an instruction manual for anyone with absolutely no idea what they're doing. From the creators of the critically acclaimed podcast comes a series of how-to guides for everything from job interviews to leaving a WhatsApp group, from understanding the oven to dealing with your best friend's new (astoundingly dull) partner. There's also a poem about taxes.

Dakota's plan was simple: drive to Las Vegas, start her dream job at a luxury spa, and leave her old life behind. But when her ancient pickup breaks down in the middle of the Nevada desert, she's stranded, helpless, and alone. Enter Frankie, a charming cowgirl with a heart of gold and a big ranch to run. What starts as a desert rescue sparks into an unexpected connection neither of them saw coming.

Nicht nur, dass Leona Dorn, eine erfolgreiche Lektorin in einem Frankfurter Verlagshaus, Zeugin eines Selbstmords wird, am selben Tag offenbart ihr Mann Wolfgang ihr, dass er eine Geliebte hat und sie verlassen wird - Leona bricht zusammen. Erst als der sympathische Robert Jablonski in ihr Leben tritt, fängt sich Leona langsam wieder. Robert, der Übersetzer ist und in Ascona lebt, scheint ihr das zu geben, was sie seit ihrer Trennung von Wolfgang so schmerzlich vermisst hat: Geborgenheit und Trost.

Ella Gallaher wants to be taken seriously. She has lived a privileged life, but there's more to her than shopping all day and partying all night. She wants a second chance at life to show she can make a difference. The owners at Make It Easy Designs recognize the promise in Ella and ask her to join them. She is well on her way to a meaningful career when Gia Augustino comes to live with her Aunt Dru. Ella finds a friend in Gia who sees her for the woman she wants to be. However, Gia's determined to put a little fun back into Ella's too-serious life.

Brought to you by Penguin. An irresistible novella about two sisters and a night that changes everything, from the master chronicler of our heart’s hidden desires. Evelyn had the surprising thought that bodies were sometimes wiser than the people inside them. She’d have liked to impress...

Charlotte Links Klassiker jetzt neu: gelesen von Tessa Mittelstaedt. Stanbury House, Yorkshire: Als Jessica nach einem Spaziergang zum Ferienhaus zurückkehrt, fällt ihr sofort die ungewöhnliche Stille auf, die über dem Anwesen liegt. Wie in einem bösen Traum entdeckt sie im Garten und im Haus ihre Freunde und ihren Mann Alexander – ermordet. Eine der wenigen Überlebenden ist Evelin, Tims Ehefrau, die traumatisiert im Badezimmer kauert. Die Polizei verdächtigt einen Mann, der auf geheimnisvolle Weise mit den Opfern in Verbindung zu stehen scheint.

When Julia’s husband is brutally murdered in a random attack, her life unravels in ways she never could have foreseen. Haunted by his death and spiraling into despair, Julia seeks refuge in a secluded Italian villa she has mysteriously inherited from a stranger. But her sanctuary becomes a prison as she uncovers disturbing connections to her own past–and faces chilling threats that may not be imaginary. Caught between a heritage she doesn’t understand and a darkness she can’t escape, Julia must confront secrets that could cost her what little she has left.

A smoldering, soul-splitting debut that tracks three friends through the celestial chaos of adulthood, love, and queer identity. Jordan Caleb is a freshman at McCallen College when she meets Trace. From the moment the confident, tattooed Trace compliments Jordan's Alanis Morissette T-shirt...

Read by the author. STOP SPINNING YOUR WHEELS AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER FUTURE TODAY. Building a successful career in the world of remote work, hybrid schedules, and a lack of work/life balance is not easy. In fact it’s difficult and often seems impossible. But, it doesn’t have to be...