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Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters, dessen Haus noch vom betörenden Duft gerösteter Haselnüsse erfüllt ist, fühlt sie sich verloren. Als sie im Nachlass des Großvaters ein geheimnisvolles Schriftstück und ein altes Foto von Amrum findet, reist sie kurz entschlossen auf die Insel ihrer Kindheitssommer. Die See ist aufgewühlt und stürmisch, doch Julia spürt instinktiv, dass sie inmitten von Wind und Meer die innere Ruhe finden wird, um sich über ihre eigenen Wünsche klar zu werden – und wieder Nougat zuzubereiten, so wie früher.

Legend tells of a family that abandoned their mansion and vanished. Thrust back in time, can a young schoolteacher prevent a tragedy and find her way back to her century? Present Day: Christina Forsythe is devastated. After her best friend loses a three-year battle with cancer, the grieving schoolteacher seeks solace at the old plantation house they played in as kids. But her nostalgia quickly turns to panic when she’s plunged into the past, and the raven-haired owner from the parlor’s portrait stands before her alive. Trapped in 1875, Christina pretends to be the governess to the ...

Die kleine Vampirin rettet die Tiere! Mein Name ist Mirella, Mirella Manusch. Ich bin fast zehn Jahre alt und habe gerade erst einen neuen Eckzahn bekommen. Seitdem weiß ich: Ich bin ein Vampirmädchen. Ja, echt! Wenn die Sonne untergegangen ist, kann ich mich in eine Fledermaus verwandeln und fliegen. Außerdem habe ich einen eigenen Beschützer, meinen Kater Langstrumpf, der eigentlich Lancelot heißt. Und das Allercoolste: Ich kann die Sprache der Tiere verstehen, von Kleinkram wie Spinnen und Motten mal abgesehen. Abgefahren, oder? So kommt es auch, dass ich die Sorgen der Tiere in unserem Zoo kennenlerne.

Die kleine Vampirin mit dem Herz für Tiere! Mein Name ist Mirella, Mirella Manusch. Ich bin fast zehn Jahre alt und habe gerade erst erfahren, dass ich ein echtes Vampirmädchen bin. Abgefahren, oder? Aber es kommt noch besser: Ich kann nämlich mit Tieren sprechen. Nur blöd, dass mein Vater von dieser Gabe nichts erfahren darf. Als Tierarzt könnte er mir sonst super helfen, wenn wieder mal ein Tier in Not ist. Zum Glück habe ich meine beste Freundin Klara. Die ist keine Vampirin, dafür aber sofort zur Stelle, wenn ich sie brauche.

Conveniently Married, Sidestepping the Truth, and Loving Miss Radio -- Three contemporary romance books, a box set. of Romance novels with happy endings. In Conveniently Married, a practical arrangement between two near-strangers turned into something neither of them planned--something real. But when past wounds and unspoken fears threaten their fragile bond, will they fight for the love they never saw coming? In Sidestepping the Truth, a long-buried lie surfaces, shaking the foundation of a relationship built on trust. Can love survive when the truth finally comes to light, or will the ...

When a charismatic doctor signs up for piloting lessons in the enchanting world of hot air ballooning, a passionate connection ignites between him and Megan, the pilot. But beneath his caring demeanor, he guards a mysterious past that could alter their relationship. As they soar higher together, will their love conquer the hidden challenges that lie ahead?

Two Centuries. One love story. Christina Forsythe is a governess in 1875 with nothing more magical in her life than her little student's smile until a broom, a mouse, and a midnight breeze sent her spiraling through time. Landing in 2025, she's confused, barefoot, scandalously dressed, and face-to-face with Beau Reynolds, a gruff history professor still healing from heartbreak and loss. Whispering Oaks, the plantation house they both feel drawn to, hides a portal--and a purpose. As Christina falls for the man from another century, time is calling her back. She must return home to save her ...

Do you love romcoms with spunky heroines and down-to-earth heroes? Then you'll like this box set of funny romance books with happily-ever-after endings. Book 1: Winds of Fate (Reader's Favorite 5-Star Review ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️) She wants to get married and have a baby, but it's impossible to meet available men on Lloyd Massey's isolated horse farm. She tells him she's quitting her job and moving to Dallas, but he desperately needs her to continue training and showing his prize Arabian stallion in an upcoming international horse show. He says he'll find her a husband, but ...

Paige falls in love with a man who owns a working ranch dedicated to helping exceptional children gain self-confidence. Chad falls for her too, but there are problems. Paige loves teaching children with handicaps and needs this job, but quickly realizes that Chad doesn't respect women who give their children away. Nor does he respect anyone who sidesteps the truth. Paige is guilty of both.

A fun Romantic Comedy Box Set. Books include: Romancing A Clown, Miss Oops!, Loving Miss Radio If you enjoyed Romantic Comedy, Book Lovers, orThe Love Hypothesis, then you'll feel at home reading the three books included in A Rom-Com Box Set.

Sisters, secrets, and a forbidden love that will test everything they thought they knew about each other. Callie and Kathy have never been close, but the two sisters' relationship is put to the test when they embark on a short vacation together with Kathy's fiancé, Hunter Broussard. The Cajun's hideaway lake house seems like the perfect backdrop for a relaxing week, but as tensions rise when he becomes attracted to Callie it becomes clear that this getaway will be anything but peaceful.

Caroline has thirty days to find a husband or forfeit the trust fund her future depends on. Desperation drives her to consider the unlikeliest candidate: Joe Vandergriff, a laid-back free spirit sporting a tie-dyed T-shirt, a ponytail, and a past he doesn't talk about. He's the polar opposite of everything she stands for. Joe agrees with the deal, but he's not sure what's more suffocating--the contract or Caroline's iron will. What begins as a transactional arrangement soon blurs into something deeper, but with secrets simmering beneath the surface and clashing worlds colliding, love might ...

What happens when a killer comes for you? When a deranged man targets women he considers sinful, City Horticulturalist Wendy Coleman finds herself in the crosshairs of a living nightmare. Wrestling with fear, she teams up with Detective Shawn Flannery to stop the Apostle. Feeling a haunting sense of responsibility, she convinces Shawn to help her hatch a plan that leads to a life-or-death showdown with the Apostle. The stakes are high. Wendy risks everything--including her budding romance with the handsome detective. Can they outsmart the killer before it's too late, or will Wendy end up dead?

She wants a baby--not a man. But when the perfect sperm donor turns out to be the mysterious guy from his lab results, things get complicated. Secrets, scars, and a few Oops later, could love be the real twist? Grab Miss Oops! now for a steamy strangers-to-lovers ride. ❤️💕 If you like novels with cute meets, you'll love Miss Oops!

Is she a thief? Justin thinks so, but his prisoner gets dinner out and new clothes? A female geologist breaks into a hunting lodge to steal information from a map. Justin captures her, but why is she there? While he holds her his prisoner until he can solve the mystery, he falls in love with her. But can he trust her? Can he keep his eyes and hands off of her? If you enjoy romance stories that seem impossible initially, then you'll love Jo Anne Barnes' Take Only My Love.

Paige never expected to find love while teaching at a ranch for handicapped children, but when she meets rugged owner Chad Randall and his handicapped son, sparks fly. As she focuses on her mission to find her long-lost child, however, their budding romance is tested. Chad's contempt for women who abandon their children is no secret, and Paige's truth may destroy the fragile bond they've built. Raising his disabled son alone, Chad has built walls around his heart--and he's not about to let a mysterious woman with a shadowy past tear them down. Can they overcome their secrets and biases to ...

Desperate for love and a family, Danielle is ready to leave her isolated life on a horse farm and start fresh in Dallas. But her boss has other plans for her. He needs her to show his prized Arabian stallion at an international horse show in Paris. He promises to find her a husband. What could possibly go wrong? He wants to treat her to a makeover before introducing her to his wealthy friends. Will she find love, or will her boss's plans backfire? If you enjoyed the classic tale of transformation, Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, you'll love Jo Anne Barnes' Winds of Fate. Get it now before...

A devoted mother hides her son's bipolar diagnosis from friends and neighbors. Will Olivia's determination to keep his mental illness a secret lead to further turmoil? Her husband's job as a pilot keeps him away from home too often to offer much-needed support. Through heart-wrenching twists and unexpected revelations, Beyond Recognition delves into the profound challenges of mental illness faced by the Wilder family. Olivia seeks guidance from the cunning psychiatrist, Corona Kirby. Corona becomes Olivia's lifeline in navigating the complexities of mental health. Can this family bond again...

When Max hired a clown to boost sales in his jewelry store, he didn't expect his heart to be the one doing flip-flops. But Maury's sharp wit and whimsical charm are impossible to ignore, even if she comes with a checkered past. For Maury, love has to wait--she's too busy keeping her brother's addiction under control. Between stolen glances and wisecracks, this unexpected romance might be the one trick neither of them saw coming in Romancing A Clown.

Teenager Stacy Vaughn wants a horse, but not just any horse. She wants a wild Appaloosa that's for sale at the stable where she takes riding lessons, but her mom says “no.” When her future stepfather helps Stacy get the horse of her dreams, she feels disloyal to her dad's memory but not enough to refuse the gelding. Can she train the horse well enough before the end of summer to please her mother? How can Stacy prove that the gelding is no longer dangerous? Horse-crazy girls will love A Horse for the Heart by Jo Anne Barnes and Dana Crigger DVM!!