Novedades

When war threatened Europe, my parents sent me from our vineyard in France to safety in America, where I found a new life, with friends who become family. But even in a land untouched by the bombs, the shadows of war loomed over my heart. As secrets from my past emerge and the world around me is torn apart, I must confront the grief of loss, the weight of duty, and the delicate balance between love and loyalty.

Illustrated edition! Matthew is your average prohibition era teen until he’s kidnapped by gangsters & forced to brew illegal alcohol. The beautiful but deadly Sarah Brodeur is the girlfriend of a notorious mobster. Matthew locks horns with her from the very start. She loathes the southern bigot & the feeling is mutual. As they fall prey to the dangers of the criminal underworld Sarah & Matthew form an attraction as deadly as it is undeniable…

Book One: The Romantic Egotist. Amory Blaine, a young Midwesterner, believes that he has a great destiny, but the precise nature of this destiny eludes him. He attends a preparatory school where he becomes a football quarterback. He grows estranged from his eccentric mother Beatrice Blaine and becomes the protégé of Monsignor Thayer Darcy, a Catholic priest. During his sophomore year at Princeton, he returns to Minneapolis over Christmas break and falls in love with Isabelle Borgé, a wealthy debutante whom he first met as a boy. Amory and Isabelle embark upon a romance.

Claire and Philippe Fontaine's journey begins with a tragedy, as they move to Paris to heal from the loss of their son. As they try to rebuild their lives, they find themselves in the midst of World War II, with France becoming a battlefield for Nazi aggression. With the looming threat of invasion, Claire and Philippe face unimaginable challenges, as they struggle to keep themselves and their love safe. The fate of their country hangs in the balance, and as the conflict intensifies, they must navigate through the chaos and uncertainty. But as the war rages on, their bond is tested to the ...

Giselle Kennedy's life takes an unexpected turn after the death of her husband. As a governess in 1847 America, she struggles to move on and find love again. But when she defends herself against the aggressive advances of her employer's brother, she finds herself accused of a crime she did not commit. With no other choice but to flee, Giselle sets out on the treacherous California Trail with a family she has convinced to take her along. However, danger lurks around every corner, and Giselle's troubles are far from over. Captured by a notorious band of outlaws led by the enigmatic Santiago, ...

As they navigate their new role as parents in the midst of war, Claire and Philippe must face difficult decisions and dangerous situations to protect the child in their care. But when a chance encounter with a member of the Resistance opens their eyes to the true horrors of the Nazi occupation, they are forced to reevaluate their priorities and decide whether to risk everything for the greater good. Meanwhile, in the present day, their granddaughter, Anna, uncovers a family secret that will change everything she thought she knew about her grandparents and their experiences during the war. ...

It has been four years since Pier sailed away from Opal, the only woman he ever loved. Memories of her haunt him, even in faraway California, where he lives with his son. When a mysterious call draws him back to Malta, he discovers a town under siege by tyranny and finds Opal on the brink of madness, despairing over a letter she received from France. Determined to settle old debts and free the town, Pier also hopes to win back Opal’s devotion.

Book Two: The Education of a Personage Amory Blaine, a young Midwesterner, believes that he has a great destiny, but the precise nature of this destiny eludes him. He attends a preparatory school where he becomes a football quarterback. He grows estranged from his eccentric mother Beatrice Blaine and becomes the protégé of Monsignor Thayer Darcy, a Catholic priest. During his sophomore year at Princeton, he returns to Minneapolis over Christmas break and falls in love with Isabelle Borgé, a wealthy debutante whom he first met as a boy. Amory and Isabelle embark upon a romance.

Between Duty and Desire: A Tale of Love in the Shadows of War Step into the poignant world of World War II, where the echoes of gunfire clash with the whispers of yearning hearts. In “Between Duty and Desire,” Clara, a compassionate nurse entrenched in the chaos of a makeshift hospital, finds herself caught between her duty to heal and an undeniable attraction to Lord James, a daring pilot with a legacy of privilege. As Clara navigates the harrowing realities of war, her unyielding spirit shines bright amid despair. But when her path crosses with James, their playful banter soon ignites...

Can she escape her fate? In 1942 China, Magnolia dreams of becoming a soldier, and marriage is the last thing on her mind. But when her father’s superior, a Sichuan army general, arranges for her to marry the Mosuo chief, she becomes bound to a man she has never met. To escape her fate, Magnolia decides to run away. Alas, she runs right into the man she is supposed to marry. Zhaxi is on his way to pick up his future bride. The daughter of an army captain will strengthen his ties with the Hans. But his betrothed turns out to be much different than he expected: she’s rebellious and ...

A war hero on the run. A girl behind barbed wire. A love letter to hope in the darkest times. In 1944 California, Aiko Takeda writes letters to her childhood friend, Takeshi "Taki" Nakamura, a Nisei soldier serving with the famed 442nd Infantry Regiment in Europe. Through their letters, their bond deepens across oceans and gunfire. But when her letters suddenly stop, Taki fears the worst. Learning of the U.S. government's internment of Japanese Americans, Taki makes a life-altering decision: he deserts his unit and sets out on a perilous journey across continents and borders to find Aiko. ...

Join Santiago and Giselle on a perilous journey through the wild frontier, as they try to escape the clutches of danger and follow their hearts. Despite facing daunting challenges, these two unlikely allies are determined to make it through, no matter what it takes. As they travel eastward, their bond grows stronger with each passing day, despite their efforts to keep their distance. But their curiosity and undeniable chemistry eventually bring them closer together, as Santiago confesses his feelings for Giselle. However, their newfound romance is not without its challenges, and they must ...

Dalla scrittrice bestseller Rebecca Quasi, un romance storico ambientato nella Vienna della Belle Époque, scritto assieme all'amica Amalia Frontali. Dorothea ha 23 anni, una cospicua rendita di famiglia e una grande passione per il pianoforte. Gunther, invece, è un uomo d'affari e violinista privo di titoli nobiliari, in cerca di una moglie che lo aiuti a migliorare il proprio status sociale. I due decidono di sposarsi per compromesso e senza amarsi, ma la musica presto smetterà di essere l'unica passione in comune.

In the shadows of a high-stakes world where espionage and betrayal collide, "From Russia with Sodium Pentothal" unfolds within the stark confines of an interrogation room that serves as both a battleground and a crucible for truth. The story follows Anastasia, a skilled interrogator with a reputation for her unconventional tactics, as she confronts Jack, an American agent whose secrets could tip the balance of global power. Bound to a chair and at the mercy of a woman who is as enigmatic as she is relentless, Jack navigates a web of deception, survival, and unexpected connection. As ...

In a small, unassuming town where the cobblestone streets whispered tales of the past, two sisters yearn for a life filled with adventure and love. Clara, practical and cautious, often finds herself weighed down by the responsibilities of everyday life, while Alice, ever the dreamer, dreams of escaping their mundane existence. Their lives take a sudden turn when Alice discovers the promise of an enchanting evening—a grand ball at the lavish manor that towers over their modest home. As the sisters embark on this unexpected escapade, Clara is drawn into a world of elegance and charm, where ...

Anna, Bernie en Elica sluiten een verbond om voor altijd vriendinnen te blijven. Maar zal hun vriendschap de verschrikkingen van de oorlog doorstaan? Het verraad van mijn zus is deel 2 van de Oorlogszussen-serie. De oorlog raakt iedereen, zo ook de bloedzussen. In de hoop herenigd te worden met haar man Daniël, loopt de wanhopige Elica het gevreesde hoofdkwartier van de Gestapo binnen. Ze is bereid alles op te offeren voor hun liefde. Anna en haar familie zijn overgeleverd aan de grillen van Ulf. Krijgt zijn obsessie voor Anna de overhand, of blijft hij loyaal aan de Führer?

His Hiding Place is the tender love story of a former soldier whose conscience was nearly torn apart by war, a woman whose fear of loving drove her to the brink of civilization, and the house that ultimately brought them together. Conrad Garrison is a man on the run. He needs a place to hide. The unbearable cold proves too much for Garrison, a solder capable of fending for himself, and forces him out of hiding. A soldier returned from the Vietnam War, who wants to escape his past, he has found his ideal hiding place, but to keep it, he must gain the trust of a woman who has been betrayed ...

Alle reden über Teddy. Es ist der Sommer 1969, Rom ist heiß und aufregend, voller Glamour und Intrigen. Teddy Carlyle ist mit ihrem neuen Ehemann, der in der amerikanischen Botschaft arbeitet, nach Italien gekommen. Nach einigen Jahren mit schlechten Männern und schlechten Entscheidungen will sie nun ein neues Leben beginnen. Sie schwört sich, eine gute Diplomatengattin zu sein: glamourös, diskret, perfekt gekleidet und unerbittlich höflich.

À l'aube de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Max, jeune architecte autrichien juif et Bettina, une belle et célèbre artiste allemande tombent éperdument amoureux. Mais ces débuts étincelants sont obscurcis par la montée du nazisme. Max est envoyé à Dachau, et seul son talent pour fabriquer des figurines de porcelaine le protège d'une mort certaine. Prête à tout pour sauver son amant, Bettina préfère mourir que vivre un instant sans lui.