This novel narrates growth and love stories among a group of youngsters, who spent their most precious years together. From high school to university, their stories are our stories. This is a classical work of Chinese youth literature, and has been adapted into both movie and TV series in China.
Most people have heard of the terms ‘soul mate’ and ‘twin soul’. What most people may not yet know is that the concept of soul mate refers to a consciousness realm that is about to completely disappear from the Earth in order to be replaced by the purer and more powerful spirit energy. This is creating great changes in consciousness on Earth and it also means that we humans finally have the opportunity to join together with our spirit mate. In this book the co-authors and spirit mate couple Anni and Carsten Sennov describe with love and insight the different paths and circumstances that can lead you to your spirit mate.
Joy had it all: a promising medical career, a handsome and kind fiancé, a bright future. Until it all came crashing down in one shattering moment. Two years later, nothing is the same. Joy has a mountain of debt, a boss with the barest hold on reality, and a complicated—to put it mildly—private life.The arrogant young surgeon she reviles and the pack of well-meaning but misguided ghosts don't help. Still, her idea for a new business just might be crazy enough to work...
Sind Träume nur Schäume? Anna hatte als Kind einen Traum – Schriftstellerin werden. Nun fühlt sie sich gefangen in einem Job, den sie nicht mag und einem tristen Alltag, der sie nicht erfüllt. Eigentlich ist sie hemmungslos neugierig und liebt Geschichten. Regelmäßig besucht sie das Zürcher Café „Ellies Stube“, um zu lesen und ihrem Kindheitstraum nachzuhängen. Dort begegnet sie Ben, der im edlen Restaurant Adler Koch ist. Er ist fasziniert von ihrer sprudelnden Fantasie und die beiden teilen ihre Leidenschaft für Bücher. Trotz seiner verschlossenen Art verliebt sich Anna in ihn. Ben, der seine Berufung als Koch bereits lebt, ermutigt sie, ihren eigenen Traum zu verwirklichen. Doch plötzlich holt ihn seine Vergangenheit ein und Annas Kindheitstraum wird für beide zur Zerreißprobe. Welche Geheimnisse verbergen sich hinter den espressofarbenen Augen? Ungeahnte Herausforderungen verlangen Annas ganzen Mut, ihrem Herzen zu folgen.
Bist du bereit, ins Ungewisse zu springen? Sarah ist es nicht – noch nicht. Doch etwas muss sich ändern. In ihrem Leben läuft nichts so, wie sie es möchte. Ihr Job in der Bäckerei ist nur noch anstrengend, aufs Kickbox-Training hat sie keine Lust mehr und die Männer – puh, daran will sie nicht einmal denken. Hals über Kopf flieht sie zu ihrer Tante nach Schottland. Doch anstatt Ruhe und Frieden findet sich Sarah mit ihrer tragischen Familiengeschichte konfrontiert, die sie bisher verdrängt hatte. Nicht zuletzt ist da noch Finn, der mysteriöse Highlander mit den eisblauen Augen, zu dem sie sich magisch hingezogen fühlt. Als ihn seine Vergangenheit einholt, wirbelt es auch ihr Leben ordentlich durcheinander. Wird Sarah erneut fliehen oder stellt sie sich ihren Ängsten und folgt ihrem Herzensweg?
Perfect love meets perfect crime with the hot summer of Greek crisis in the background. ‘Prisoner of Love’ is a book that proves how easily dreams can turn into nightmares. From one page to the other! Marcella Wanton is just a salesperson near her 30s, still waiting for her other half. One day, her dreams come true. But after a while, out of the blue, her prince charming disappears. Meanwhile, the famous best-selling writer Magdalena Love has a new lover. He is a Greek unemployed adventurer, who used to dream of becoming a writer. Love persuades him to write a romantic best-seller under her instructions. He accepts. But he doesn’t know that the end of the book will also be his own end… Prisoner of Love is a novel balancing between the romance of mass market love stories and the suspense of crime fiction paperback novels. It is also about the love of books and the experience of writer’s block. Α breath-taking book that starts off as a seemingly light read but builds up very subtly and masterfully to a brilliantly genius climax where reality and fiction blend beautifully.
TWIN FLAME is an inter-racial love story with literary overtones, multicultural stripes and strands of magical realism. A South Asian Math prodigy’s wish for a boy in a painting to come alive materializes in the form of an Austrian-Jewish writer. But a troubling secret wrenches them apart, forcing them to confront their worst fears, if life is to give them one final chance. Sherry Kasal, diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at the age of five, hopes to draw upon her passion for Math to discover a cure for conditions like her own. She stumbles upon a painting of a boy trapped in a snowstorm. She talks to the boy in this picture whenever she's sad, frustrated, angry and/or dejected. When writer Shaddy Haas enters her life, Sherry is motivated to resume work on a concentric model of electromagnetism that she had abandoned as a teen. Alas, circumstances wrench Sherry and Shaddy apart. Sherry, who reluctantly marries a lawyer, lands in Manhattan, where she scrambles to pick up the vestiges of her shelved research dream and realizes that she’s living a lie. Sherry must also unravel a flabbergasting secret that links Shaddy to the painting of the boy in the snowstorm as they try to find their way back to each other. Twin Flame, whose narrative is embedded with the alternating voices of its protagonists in both first-person and third-person points of view, combines the mystical ethos of Elif Shafak's 'Forty Rules of Love' with the futuristic cadence of Erich Segal's 'Prizes' and the exotic romanticism of Jan-Philipp Sendker's 'The Art of Hearing Heartbeats.'
Stell dir vor, du willst jemanden vom Flughafen abholen, und plötzlich steht dieser gut aussehende Fremde vor dir, drängt dir einen Umschlag mit einer DVD auf und verlangt, dass du ihn jemandem übergibst. Würdest du den Umschlag annehmen und den Auftrag ausführen? Und was, wenn du dadurch ins Fadenkreuz einer internationalen Terrorvereinigung gerätst? Genau das passiert der 32-jährigen Janna Berg aus der kleinen Stadt Rheinbach bei Bonn. Ehe sie sich versieht, findet sie sich inmitten von Geheimdiensten und gefährlichen Terroristen wieder. Und als wäre das nicht genug, wirbelt der attraktive und rätselhafte Geheimagent Markus Neumann auch noch ihre Gefühlswelt ordentlich durcheinander. Spionin wider Willen: Die erste Vorabendserie in Buchform Klappentext zu Band 1 der inzwischen 13-teiligen Agenten-Thriller-Serie: Janna Berg, 32, Pflegemutter von achtjährigen Zwillingen, will eigentlich nur ihre Schwester vom Flughafen Köln-Bonn abholen. Doch plötzlich steht ein gut aussehender Fremder vor ihr und drängt ihr einen Umschlag mit einer DVD auf. Widerwillig nimmt sie den Umschlag an, nicht ahnend, dass sie sich damit ins Fadenkreuz einer internationalen Terrorvereinigung begibt.Der attraktive Geheimagent Markus Neumann setzt alles daran, die DVD zurückzubekommen und das Rätsel um deren Inhalt zu lösen. Doch dann scheint ausgerechnet Janna den Schlüssel zur Lösung des Geheimnisses zu kennen. Und das bringt die beiden in Lebensgefahr … English Version: Imagine you want to pick someone up from the airport, and suddenly this handsome stranger stands in front of you, forces an envelope on you with a DVD on it and demands that you give it to someone. Would you accept the envelope and do the job? And what if it puts you in the crosshairs of an international terrorist organization? This is exactly what happens to 32-year-old Janna Berg from the small town of Rheinbach near Bonn. Before she knows it, she finds herself surrounded by secret services and dangerous terrorists. And as if that weren't enough, the attractive and enigmatic secret agent Markus Neumann also throws her emotions into confusion. "Spy against her will" ("The Suburban Spy"): The first spy thriller book series in TV style. Blurb for volume 1 of the now 13-part spy thriller series: Janna Berg, 32, foster mother of eight-year-old twins, actually only wants to pick up her sister from Cologne-Bonn airport. But suddenly a handsome stranger stands before her and forces an envelope on her with a DVD on it. Reluctantly, she accepts the envelope, unaware that she is putting herself in the crosshairs of an international terrorist organization.The attractive secret agent Markus Neumann does his utmost to get the DVD back and solve the mystery of its contents. But then Janna of all people seems to know the key to solving the mystery. And that puts the two in mortal danger ...
A piercing plot about the choice of life and death. I Crave for Euthanasia tells the story of a man who sees himself struggling with a terminal disease and wishes to take control of his own faith, with the help of his wife. Will she convince the governmental and ecclesiastical institutions to accept the end of her husband suffering and of thousands of other people around the world? Or will the Vatican choose to keep their eyes closed to the petitions of their faithful? In this in-depth novel, José Martins Gago raises questions that leads us to the limits of our own existence, and to debate in our own minds one of the most contemporary controversies of mankind, whilst takes the reader in a journey around the world, to the most exotic and remote places.
Can love heal all ?A farm attack robs Sadie Munro of her loved ones leaving her scarred and broken. Now her only hope is to escape the country of her birth for a foreign land, far away.But Sadie’s life may still be in danger.Blane Buchan is an Englishmen seeking a life away from the emptiness of London society and a past he'd rather forget. His heart yearns for a woman who’ll love him and not his status or bank account.Sadie and Blanes paths cross unexpectedly when a mysterious mare appears out of nowhere.Can Sadie overcome the trauma of her past and find redemption and love in the wild Scottish Highlands?From the mountains of South Africa to the magical Highland Moors of Scotland, this is a story of redemption, love and the powerful connection between humans and horses."A brilliant women's paranormal fiction read!" GC Herselman."A steamy romance with great paranormal touches incorporating the beauty of South Africa and the Scottish highlands." S VD Westhuizen."Africa's heart beats deeply in this must-read love story." - T.M Clark"Michelle Dalton's touching love story of a gifted young woman, a compassionate land-owner and the mare that brings them together, will stay with you long after you've finished the book." - Diane Demetre
About this book: An Unexpected Affair After her divorce, Eleanor Mace decides to begin a new life running a quirky bookshop in a quiet corner of Devon. She adores her seaside home, and her bookshop – The Reading Room – is a hit, and yet Eleanor is still unsettled … Her grown-up twins don’t need her, her recent divorce has left her at a loose end, and her subsequent move from London, in search of something new has led her to… pretty much the same old life but with sea air. So Eleanor goes online and rediscovers an old flame. Impetuous and impulsive, but with her sister for protection, Eleanor sets off to the South of France in search of a man she last saw in her twenties. But will Eleanor find happiness on the Continent or does it lie in rural England? With a cast of friends and relations ranging from an ex-policeman (now woman), a go-for-it sister, and love interest on both sides of the Channel, this gently humorous story is both entertaining and wry. A Summer of Surprises The story continues two years after the end of An Unexpected Affair. Eleanor and Daniel have been dating for nearly two years and there are plans afoot to celebrate their unofficial anniversary. Everything is rosy until Freya, Daniel’s ex-wife, suddenly gets in touch to announce that she is on her way from London to see him – and to meet a top-secret client who has extravagant plans. Meanwhile, rumours are circulating of a theme park about to be built in Combemouth that will threaten the beauty of the Devon coast – and business at Eleanor’s bookshop. Things take a turn for the worst when Eleanor discovers that architect Freya and the new development are closely connected. Furious when it seems that Daniel has sided with his ex-wife, Eleanor decides to take a stand and rallies the whole town to protest against the plans. The story comes to a happy conclusion, but not before a trip to Spain and a surprising discovery that launches Eleanor into the spotlight.
About this book: French Kisses When Rachel Thompson moved to France in her early twenties, little did she suspect she would stay, become a successful artist and marry Michael, the love of her life. Life in France is peachy until Michael hits 40, discovers his inner love-rat and runs off with the kids’ young, skinny, dance teacher. Determined to rebuild her life, Rachel recruits friends, neighbours and her children to help her transform the family home into a cosy guest house, and soon attracts an eclectic collection of visitors – and two quite different admirers. A London Affair Kate leaves the countryside for a job in a posh London deli and is soon surrounded by croissants and cappuccinos as she finds herself at the centre of a delicatessen dating adventure. Along with the job come new flat-mates, including the fun, exasperating Imogen and her long-suffering boyfriend, Freddy. Kate thinks she’s doomed to early spinsterhood, but Immy has other ideas and sends her friend out into dating land with unexpected consequences for them all. This is a fun romance that takes the reader from the King’s Road to Cornwall with an eclectic bunch of characters including an old hippy, a Russian property magnate and an ex-boyfriend who doesn’t know when to give up.
Will her heart remember when her mind cannot? Isabella Irish has no memory before the day a terrorist bombing left her scarred and damaged. Issi, having created a new life with a devoted fiancé, still grapples with the hollow darkness of her missing past. Then a bouquet of Forget Me Nots are left at her front door and Issi begins to experience a strong sense of DeJa'Vu. Is the stranger telling the truth? Is her fiancé really who he has claimed to be? Will Issi find her lost past and true love? Or will she be forced to succumb to a life of darkness and terror? From the bestselling author of Epona comes another epic love story you won't be able to put down.
About this book: When a ghost ship is spotted on the horizon one spring evening, bookseller Eleanor decides to investigate the myths and legends of Combemouth, the seaside town where she runs The Reading Room. As Eleanor digs deeper into the town’s history, she becomes intrigued by a Victorian crime report and is determined to find out what happened to a boy at the centre of the court case. As she begins to uncover the truth – aided by the vicar but somewhat stalled by the local librarian – she has a challenge on her own horizon. Daniel – her husband of six months – is determined that they give up their separate homes and find a new place together. But Eleanor adores her cottage by the sea and resists, guaranteeing that things turn a little frosty as the summer begins. A book launch, an exploding dress, some salsa-dancing pensioners and an ageing rock star make this a mystery with a difference.
This is a love story, deliberately pitched at a mainstream audience and at a level far removed from the dark and often sordid world of transsexual prostitution on Bois de Boulogne in Paris. The idea is to subtly lead the reader into this setting and give them an insight into the life of a transsexual. In this first book, we meet the Narrator and Alley – a vivacious young boy with bleach blonde hair and red lipstick. The two begin a gentle romance. Issues such as homophobia are only touched upon, rather than explored fully. By the time readers finish the book, they will know the characters, be interested in them, and they will have some empathy towards and a little more understanding of transsexuals. Blond Boy; Red Lipstick is the first of two, where the sequel, already planned out, will be a darker story (albeit with a happy ending).
Christmas is approaching and the easygoing life in Hallavik isabout to enter a new phase for Nina Becker and Johanna Seger. One of them is now voluntarily divorced and happy to put herlife as a married lady of leisure behind her. The other findsherself involuntarily co-habiting and is also told there herworkplace will undergo a reorganisation process. Roles arereversed and the two women try to adapt to their new situation. To celebrate her return to the little town on the west coast ofSweden, Nina decides to throw a glühwein party and a familiar face pops up when she least expects it and Nina doesn't know how to react. He is both pleasant and handsome, but Nina knows all about his secret. Johanna can't seem to let go of her personal issues, which leadsto her celebrating a little bit too much and ends up in an intimate situation with the wrong man. December Heat is a charming and witty novel about life's ups and downs, and the sequel to Joyous Beauty, the first book in the Hallavikseries.
Moving testimonies of a love story The world famous, prize winning writer Sternberg, tenant of a stately flat in Lima, died lonely. The owner of the flat is confronted involuntary with the estate of the famous tenant. This estate contains an envelope covered with stamps and postmarks, which obviously never reached its addressee. Surely, the parcel was addressed to an unnamed painter, Sternberg’s lover. As the owner of the flat opens the envelope, she discoversmoving testimonies of a love story. A two-voices collage of texts and pictures, happiness and hope, expectactions and dreams, daily routine, togetherness, failure, withdrawal of both artists into themselves, isolation and nostalgia. A compact web of emotions and reflections, love and understanding, from which one will not free oneself easily.
