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Experience a sizzling, age-gap romance where passion knows no boundaries and second chances are just the beginning. Two decades designing couture for the elite, and building a billion-dollar fashion brand, should feel like success. Instead, I have an empty mansion, a fresh divorce settlement, and the sinking feeling that I traded everything meaningful for a life that looks better on social media than it does in the mirror. When my practically estranged best friend passes away, she leaves me with the one thing my ex-husband never gave me a chance to have—a baby. Well, a soon-to-be baby, currently residing in a surrogate’s belly. Surprise!Guilt-ridden, and scared to face this alone, cue my desperate funeral plus-one hire: Saylor, an escort with bedroom eyes and a smile that makes me forget I’m supposedly “past my expiration date.” He’s over a decade younger and shouldn’t give me a second glance after the check clears. Only he does. And while I’m spiraling over surprise motherhood and the thoughts of launching a new fashion empire, away from the clutches of my ex, this way-too-young-for-me man has the audacity to look at me like I’m the only woman in the world. “Too old” is what society whispers about women my age starting over. Too old for babies. Too old for new beginnings. Definitely too old for Saylor’s salacious advances that make me feel like a teenager in lust. But what if the happily ever after isn’t lost, just fashionably late? And what if the unattainable escort couldn’t care less about earning his money, because he’s making a play for my heart?

Some individuals have such a magnetic personality that they can attract a hugely devoted following, ignoring the misdeeds of their leader and even committing evil on their behalf. With religious, spiritual or philosophical beliefs to guide them, cults can lead to some of the disturbing events of the modern era. Filled with shadowy rituals and sinister hierarchies and led by masterful manipulators, they can easily become the site of unthinkable horror - and it is only after the leader is brought down that those caught deep inside truly understand what was going on.This book explores the cases of some of the most horrifying cults ever to have existed, including:• The Family, led by Charles Manson, a cult of death and destruction which terrorized Los Angeles in the 1960s.• The Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, a doomsday cult that ended in a tragic shootout with the authorities.• The Peoples Temple, led by the Reverend Jim Jones, who orchestrated a mass murder-suicide after convincing his followers to relocate to a remote commune in the Guyana jungle.• Aum Shinrikyo, founded by Shoko Asahara, which carried out a number of terrorist attacks in Japan in the late 20th century.Fully illustrated with maps, photographs, illustrations, and information boxes with key facts on the cult leaders and their crimes, this chilling book is the essential guide to those who manipulate and murder their way to infamy.

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Bo is determined to live his own life in his own way. But his son has other ideas... Bo lives a quiet existence in his small rural village in the north of Sweden. He is elderly and his days are punctuated by visits from his care team and his son. Fortunately, he still has his rich memories, phone calls with his best friend, and his beloved dog Sixten for company. Only now his son is insisting the dog must be taken away. The very same son that Bo is wanting to mend his relationship with before his time is up. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotions and makes Bo determined to resist and find his voice...

Felhők gyülekeznek Flora, a Los Angeles-i galériatulajdonos feje felett, a munkájában és a magánéletében egyaránt. A vihar elől Normandiába menekül, a családi villába, amelyet nemrég örökölt meg az unokatestvéreivel, Stellával és Morgane-nal. Alig néhány nappal az érkezése után titokzatos csomag bukkan fel a küszöbön. Egy kaleidoszkóp, megsárgult fényképek és egy régi kézirat visszarepítik a nagyanyja, Joséphine ismeretlen múltjába. Az 1930-as években a fiatal Joséphine, a Művészeti Akadémia hallgatója, az impresszionista Párizs kávéházai és a fasiszta Olaszország márványpalotái között megismeri a szabadságot, a szerelmet... és az árulást. Flora megfogadja, hogy fellebbenti a fátylat a múltról, és izgalmas nyomozásba kezd, amely végül Korfu szigetére vezeti egy elveszett festmény nyomában. ClarisseSabard lenyűgöző, a "bolond évektől" napjainkig húzódó, titkokkal és fordulatokkal teli családregény-sorozatának első kötete tökéletes választás azok számára, akik szeretik a hosszú történelmi regényeket egy csipetnyi rejtéllyel és romantikával.

VADONATÚJ VÁLOGATÁS AGATHA CHRISTIE DÉL-ANGLIÁBAN JÁTSZÓDÓ NOVELLÁIBÓL! A Torquay-ben felnőtt Agatha Christie-t ezernyi szál fűzte a vidéki Angliához - de míg a kis Agathát a vásárok, regatták és teadélutánok foglalkoztatták, e történetek szereplőit leginkább a bosszú, a pénz és a hatalom. De legyenek bár a gonosz oldalon nyájas szektavezérek, a világpolitikát titokban irányító kínai háttérhatalmak vagy épp mezei bankrablók, biztosak lehetünk benne: kedvenc nyomozóink, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy és Tuppence vagy épp Parker Pyne ezúttal sem hagyják őket győzedelmeskedni.

From bestselling author Jo Leevers comes a heartfelt story of lost things and second chances. Every morning, Evelyn Silver walks the shoreline before the rest of Portheast wakes, gathering what the tide leaves behind. Broken cups. Lost trinkets. Objects others have discarded. In her small Museum of Maritime Curiosities, each one earns its place—because to Evelyn, every forgotten thing deserves to have its story told. At the heart of the museum lies her most precious possession: a fragment of Cornish lace, found pinned to her blanket when she was abandoned as a newborn. For over sixty years, she has kept it close, hoping someone might one day recognise it and tell her who she really is. So when the local council threatens to close the museum, Evelyn stands to lose far more than her livelihood. Forced out of her solitude, she rallies the community around the museum's curious collection—and as the objects begin to give up their secrets, lives start to intertwine in ways nobody expected. Because sometimes, the most precious things aren't lost at all. They're simply waiting to be claimed. >© 2026 Jo Leevers, all rights reserved.

This deluxe hardback edition presents Louisa May Alcott's best-loved classic, Little Women, featuring stunning cover embossing and printed page edges.Little Women tells the brilliant tale of the four March sisters, sensible Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth and artistic Amy. As their father goes off to fight in the Civil War, they must acclimatise to their recent poverty and begin to navigate the adult world. These vivid, complex and relatable characters have captured the hearts and mind of readers for over a century, marking Little Women as a masterpiece of children's literature and a true American classic. This lavish hardback edition features ornate gold cover embossing and printed edges, making it a stunning collectible for lovers of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Treasured Classics series brings together celebrated literary masterworks, beautifully presented in hardback gift editions with cover embossing and printed page edges.

A nyár őrült erővel tombol Painters Millben. A meleg elől a cserjésbe menekülő amish gyerekek borzalmas felfedezést tesznek, ami egy csapásra véget vet a kisváros nyugalmának. Kate Burkholder rendőrfőnök a helyszínre érve a huszonegy éves Samuel Yutzy feldarabolt holttestére bukkan. A tapasztalt rendőrfőnököt is elborzasztják a látottak, vajon milyen eltorzult elme választott ilyen szadista módszert a gyilkossághoz? A nyomozás alig kezdődik el, amikor néhány kilométerre az első helyszíntől egy szakadékból egy hordóba gyömöszölt második holttest is előkerül. Az elhunyt Samuel Yutzy legjobb barátja. Kezdettől fogva világosnak tűnik, hogy a két haláleset között kapcsolat áll fenn, Kate mégsem tud rájönni a megoldásra, az amish közösség néma marad. Egy titokzatos nő felbukkanása ad új lendületet a nyomozásnak: szerinte a két amish fiatal olyan személyekkel került kapcsolatba, akik sötét dolgokkal üzletelnek. Az ügy megoldásához Kate-nek le kell merülnie a közösség legmocskosabb bugyraiba. Amikor pedig túl közel kerül az igazsághoz, a gyilkosok magát Kate-et veszik célba. Ohióban halálbüntetés jár a rendőrgyilkosságért - de visszatartaná ez bármelyik bűnözőt?

FOLLOW THAT LETTER!Having resolved the tanuki conflict, Katarina is finally accepted into the Bureau of Magic—but her new department is notoriously referred to as the least desirable placement, and it’s chock-full of bona fide weirdos! If that weren’t enough, she’s still puzzling over the mysterious letter she received detailing the events of Fortune Lover II, which could only have been written by someone in her past life. Could this mysterious person be someone she’s seen before? Thankfully, the letter gives Katarina ample information to avoid triggering new romance flags at work, but when she accidentally discovers a coworker’s secret, all bets are off!

BATTLE TO SURVIVELoren and Lapis accepted a quest to escort Scena, daughter of the chief of state, to her hometown of Hansa. Mid-travel, several of their fellow adventurers mysteriously lost consciousness, and the group encountered a horde of undead, including a dragon. The remaining adventurers barely manage to escape and reach their destination. Unfortunately, their troubles continue, as all fifty thousand of Hansa’s city folk have vanished without a trace. With the undead threat fast approaching, Loren, Lapis, and the overly confident Claes must work together to keep Scena alive and unravel why she appears to have been abandoned.

Dr. Richard Shepherd, a nagyszerű igazságügyi patológus több mint 23000 boncolást végzett. A maga módján detektív, furcsa, gyakran megmagyarázhatatlannak látszó halálesetek rejtélyeit kell megoldania… Az igazságot kutatva sorozatgyilkosokat buktatott le, természeti katasztrófák következményeit vizsgálta, „tökéletes gyilkosságokról” rántotta le a leplet, szokatlan vagy valószínűtlen balesetek körülményeit derítette fel. Az általa szolgáltatott bizonyítékok gyilkosokat juttattak rács mögé, ártatlanok szabadságát adták vissza, kézenfekvőnek tűnő megoldási kísérleteket döntöttek romba. Tette mindezt nem kis személyes áldozatok árán. A Holtak vallatója nem pusztán a számára legtöbb vívódást okozó holttestekről és esetekről szóló beszámolók gyűjteménye; azt is bemutatja, milyen egy élet, amelynek minden pillanatában jelen van a halál.

What would you do if your first date ended in murde? year ago, after a perfect date, Miles Deverill was charged with murder. The handsome young actor became front-page news when he was accused of killing Caira Kennedy, a social worker he had just met that night. Now acquitted, Miles can’t escape the past. He tries to rebuild his life, but journalists won’t leave him alone. And then the threatening messages start—in Caira's own voice: this is not over. Is she still alive or is someone playing a twisted gam? esperate to escape, Miles joins friends on a remote road trip. But deep in an isolated forest, one of their group is murdered. Someone close to Miles knows exactly what happened on his date—and this time he has to face the truth. Guilty or innocent, there is nowhere left to run…

Fulvia is now a wealthy young widow, with more than gold to her name. In the wake of her husband's death, she has captured the love and loyalty of the people. And the men who rule Rome have begun to understand just how formidable she has become. There are those who fear her and those, like Julius Caesar, who see her potential. Marcus Antonius is a powerful man in need of a commanding officer. Fulvia sees in him a man who could rule all of Rome, with her help. They marry and, when Caesar is assassinated, Fulvia and her husband begin a perilous game of playing for the ultimate power. Love of the people. Control of an empire. Their opponents are legion: Caesar's killers, Brutus and Cassius; the wily young queen Cleopatra; the great orator Cicero, and the cold and calculated Octavian. But Fulvia has endured tragedy and condescension, and she will fight for the power and the legacy that she knows she deserves. Whatever the cost.

Kultová, kánonická, kľúčová – prvá kniha esejí Joan Didion Vlečie sa do Betlehema zachytáva USA šesťdesiatych rokov v okamihu, keď sa starý poriadok rozpadá a nový sa ešte len bolestivo rodí. Prvýkrát vyšla v zlomovom roku 1968 a kritika ju označila za jedno z najlepších diel v krajine. Didion píše o San Franciscu, Johnovi Waynovi, Howardovi Hughesovi či o nevinnosti, ktorá sa mení na nepokoj, jazykom zároveň chladným aj hypnotickým. Jej texty nie sú len svedectvom jednej osoby, ale aj presným portrétom krajiny a spoločnosti v stave zneistenia. Vlečie sa do Betlehema je zásadná kniha modernej americkej literatúry a dôkaz, že esej môže byť rovnako prenikavá ako román.

‘Amélie and ChocolateÉclairs’ tells the story of a grieving mother whose life changes whenshe crosses paths with Jamal, an orphaned child hiding in a refugee camp innorthern France.  Amélie is a mother who, after eighteen years, is still grievingthe loss of two of her children through tragic accidents. Jamal is a terrified nine-year old boy forced to flee hiscountry when his entire family is killed during a murderous civil war. Now, hehides in a makeshift camp in northern France with Sultana, a woman he met whilerunning away, and Aisha another orphaned child. Fate and an uncompromising bureaucracy means they will needmore than luck to bring them together – and luck is in very short supply.  But does anybody care? Really care?

Dungeon Crawler Carl meets Dragon Age in the bestselling LitRPG humorous fantasy adventure series AN UNEXPECTED HERO - in print and as a Light Novel for the very first time with AN UNEXPECTED HERO (Light Novel) Vol. 2 from Aethon & Vault!Come for the adventure. Stay for the laughs. Some men are born heroes. Others have heroism thrust upon them… Sorry... Really? Thrust? Anyway, Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved. That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair. Getting used to a new world is tough. It’s even tougher when you’re surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn't interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place. Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place. But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power. It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive. Jump into this fantasy isekai LitRPG Adventure Light Novel filled with unforgettable characters, loveable companions, unlikely heroes, slice-of-life elements, and plenty of laughs. Perfect for fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Off to be the Wizard, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves, and Kings of the Wyld! An Unexpected Hero (Light Novel) Vol. 1-3 narrative corresponds to the bestselling An Unexpected Hero, Book 1 eBook from Aethon Books. Praise for An Unexpected Hero (the eBook bestseller and 2024 BIBA® LitRPG Winner): "Is it funny? No. It's absolutely hilarious!"—Matt Dinniman, author of Dungeon Crawler Carl"A fun and musical take on isekai LitRPG. I'm loving it!"—J.M. Clarke, author of Mark of the Fool"Brimming with bardic wit, barbarian charm, and bloody good times!" —Sebastien de Castell, award-winning author of The Greatcoats. "A rollicking good time, and now I know where my ulna is."—Eric Ugland, author of The Good Guys"The story begins when the MC is isekai'd for playing a Diana Ross song. Respect. This is my jam!" —Honour Rae, author of All the Skills"This has a ton of heart! It reads like best friends playing DnD all weekend long."— Shami Stovall, author of Knightmare Arcanist"I read it. I enjoyed it. Intricate and detailed, I can't wait to see where it goes next!"—Selkie Myth, author of Beneath the Dragoneye Moons"A hilarious read fueled by a lovable crew of misfits. Reluctant heroes rule!"—Ryan Rimmel, author of Noobtown"I have a cameo in this book. I did not ask for one. Nor was I asked about this quote."—Zogarth, author of The Primal Hunter"Fun, Adventurous, and heartwarming."—Valerios, author of Road to Mastery"I read for fun and enjoyment, and this story hits the spot in a big way! There's a hefty dose of humor, mild mayhem, and enjoyable interplay between the two main characters."—The Walrus King, author of Tunnel Rat"Bruno and Castle deliver plenty of action, lots of laughs, and a bard and barbarian bromance for the ages." —James Osiris Baldwin, author of Dragon Seed About Light Novels from Aethon & Vault: All Aethon & Vault Light Novels are based on mega-bestselling LitRPG and Progression Fantasy eBooks published by trailblazing digital Science Fiction and Fantasy publisher, Aethon Books. If you’ve read and enjoyed the Aethon eBooks, Aethon & Vault light novels have kept everything you love about those eBooks

Dickens''s Little Nell became one of his best-known heroines when The Old Curiosity Shop was first published in 1841. Virtuous and stoic, young Nell takes care of her grandfather in his gloomy shop until his gambling debts force the pair of them to flee London. They are hunted by the grotesque and villainous moneylender Quilp and Nell''s own worthless brother, Fred, who wrongly believes that their grandfather has a hidden fortune. Through a kaleidoscopic collection of people and events, Nell and her grandfather eventually reach a safe refuge, although neither of them is destined to enjoy it for long.The Old Curiosity Shop was an instant bestseller in its time and continues to captivate readers with its sharply drawn characters and heartfelt sentiment.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

Na úspešnú spisovateľku Petru Rose sa znesie vlna kritiky pre filmovú adaptáciu jej románu. S nálepkou podvodníčky bažiacej po sláve na vlastnej koži pocíti, aké to je byť prepieraná na internete. Petra je na pokraji zrútenia, nedokáže napísať ani čiarku, hoci vydavateľ čaká na nový rukopis. V snahe zachrániť si kariéru aj povesť odíde na samotu. Dúfa, že ju tam konečne kopne múza. A vtom jej na dvere zaklope on. Detektív Nathaniel Saint jej oznámi znepokojivú správu a zároveň v nej rozpáli iskru tvorivosti. Slová sa z Petry len tak hrnú, postavu policajta vo svojom románe čoraz väčšmi kreuje na jeho obraz. Postupne tak stiera hranice medzi fantáziou a skutočnosťou. Lenže každým pohľadom, každým dotykom čoraz viac balansuje na hrane. Saint berie svoju úlohu až príliš vážne, je priam posadnutý. Na jednej strane v Petre podnecuje tvorivosť, na druhej ju miestami desí. To, čo sa spočiatku javilo ako skvelý materiál na knihu, môže pomaly, ale isto, stáť za jej pádom na dno.