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In diesem Roman sind Schicksal, spätes Outing mit begleitendem schwerem Burnout und eine sich daraus entwickelnde Depression mit Angst und Panikattacken ein Thema. Über Robert wird berichtet, wie er belastende Flashbacks aus seiner Kindheit erlebt, die ihn bis heute prägen. Er verliebt sich nach Jahren des Haderns mit sich selbst in einen Mann, den er aus seiner Jugendzeit kennt, er outet sich vor seiner Familie, verliert sie dadurch vollständig und die Welle, die darauf folgt, nimmt ihm die Luft zum Atmen. Robert erlebt in dieser Zeit eine Achterbahn der Gefühle und entdeckt dabei ein altes Familiengeheimnis. Die folgenden Schicksalsschläge an denen er sich die Schuld gibt, würden ihn überrollen, wenn da nicht der Enddreißiger Christoph wäre, der das nicht zulässt, dass sein Eisbär einfach so aufgibt. Ich hoffe, dass jeder in seinem Leben so einen Christoph findet. Ich habe ihn jedenfalls gefunden und gebe ihn nie wieder her.

A stunning hardcover limited special edition of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s sensational New York Times bestselling novel.<BR> <BR> A legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.<BR><BR>Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?<BR> <BR> Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere. Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.<BR> <BR> Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ’80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story near its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.<BR> <BR>“Heartbreaking, yet beautiful” (Jamie Blynn, Us Weekly), The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is “Tinseltown drama at its finest” (Redbook): a mesmerizing journey through the splendor of old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it costs—to face the truth.

From Emma Donoghue, the national bestselling author of Room, Slammerkin is "[a] colorful romp of a novel" (The New York Times Book Review) following one woman's journey of self-discovery and survival at the dawn of the industrial revolution in eighteenth century England.Slammerkin: A loose gown; a loose woman.Born to rough cloth in Hogarth's London, but longing for silk, Mary Saunders's eye for a shiny red ribbon leads her to prostitution at a young age. A dangerous misstep sends her fleeing to Monmouth, and the position of household seamstress, the ordinary life of an ordinary girl with no expectations. But Mary has known freedom, and having never known love, it is freedom that motivates her. Mary asks herself if the prostitute who hires out her body is more or less free than the "honest woman" locked into marriage, or the servant who runs a household not her own? And is either as free as a man? Ultimately, Mary remains true only to the three rules she learned on the streets: Never give up your liberty. Clothes make the woman. Clothes are the greatest lie ever told.

Fierce winds, howling seas and deadly secrets await in The Raging Storm, the latest mystery featuring Detective Matthew Venn from Ann Cleeves, the number one bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland.<BR><BR>When Jem Rosco - sailor, adventurer and local legend - blows into town in the middle of an autumn gale, the residents of Greystone, Devon, are delighted to have a celebrity in their midst. The residents think nothing of it when Rosco disappears again; that's the sort of man he is.<BR><BR>Until the lifeboat is launched to a hoax call-out during a raging storm and his body is found in a dinghy, anchored off Scully Cove, a place with legends of its own.<BR><BR>This is an uncomfortable case for DI Matthew Venn. He came to the remote village as a child, its community populated by the Barum Brethren that he parted ways with, so when superstition and rumour mix and another body is found in the cove, Matthew soon finds his judgement clouded.<BR><BR>As the stormy winds howl and the village is cut off, Venn and his team start their investigation, little realizing their own lives might be in danger. . .<BR><BR>Now a major ITV series, The Long Call, starring Ben Aldridge.<BR><BR><BR>Praise for the Matthew Venn series:<BR><BR>'Matthew Venn is a keeper' - David Baldacci<BR><BR>'Had me hooked . . . a promising beginning to another fine chapter in the Ann Cleeves story' - The Times<BR><BR>'A triumph that cements Cleeves' status as one of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express<BR><BR>'Clever, compassionate and atmospheric' - Elly Griffiths<BR><BR>'Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot' - Mail on Sunday<BR><BR>'A traditional mystery of the best sort' - Guardian<BR><BR><BR>What readers are saying about The Raging Storm:<BR><BR>'Absolutely brilliant, Ann Cleeves at her best'<BR><BR>'The twists and turns, challenging relationships within the community, mixed with a huge dose of superstitions surrounding routines around the sea, makes for a brilliant novel'<BR><BR>'In my opinion, Ann Cleeves ranks among the top crime writers. She consistently delivers classic murder mysteries by balancing diverse characters and rich settings to create unique stories every time'<BR><BR>'The setting in this is so integral to the plot that it could almost be a character in its own right'<BR><BR>'Cleeves creates a strong sense of tension which pushes you on. The plot is a true mystery, littered with clues and red herrings, and the end is a brilliant revelation'

Nicky Sullivan is the resident manager of a sober living home in Chicago. There she rides herd on ten newly sober addicts and alcoholics, trying to point them in the right direction while keeping their chaos to a minimum. But when one of her residents is murdered, Nicky turns to the investigative skills honed during her past career as a homicide detective. She calls on her old police partner who has been assigned the murder investigation along with his new partner, a woman beautiful enough to give Nicky pause. The body count starts to mount as it becomes clear a serial killer is at work, targeting newly relapsed women, all of whom have some connection to Nicky. Each death makes her feel she's wielded the knife herself. In the midst of the tragedy, she finds herself falling in love. With the lives of fragile women in the balance, Nicky finds her own sobriety threatened. Can Nicky save her lover and find the killer? How many others must die before she does?

A lyrical, intimate portrait of a young woman's coming of age in a Germany torn apart by the Thirty Years War, Teach the Children to Pray is a novel for anyone who has ever grappled with the question of how to live well in difficult times. "Pray, children, pray / Tomorrow comes the Swede / Tomorrow comes Oxenstiern' / To teach the children to pray / Pray, children, pray" - German children's rhyme, the Thirty Years War 1618. A witch hunt forces ten year-old Josefine Dorn and her father to the harsh, unforgiving roads of Germany. That same year, Bohemian Protestants throw the Holy Roman Emperor's regents from a castle window, sparking a religious war that soon engulfs the whole Empire. Driven by misfortune and desperation, Josefine's father enlists, and Josefine follows him into the army's baggage train. In the army, Josefine learns to survive, first as a child looking after her soldier father, and later, in the unlikely role of field surgeon, tending to the war's broken and ailing. Josefine's story is interwoven with the ordinary people of Germany-men and women; Protestants, Catholics and Jews; believers and nonbelievers-as they strive to hold onto what truly matters in spite of plundering armies and narrow-minded princes. Evocatively written and infused with warmth and humanity, Teach the Children to Pray brings to life a richly-drawn cast of characters through the eyes of its striking heroine and her extraordinary story of lost faith, forbidden love, and the search for peace in a time of endless war.

Set in the glossy world of New York City media, this sharp and witty debut novel follows a young woman caught in a toxic mentorship with an older, powerful executive as she grapples with career, belonging, and the complexity of modern relationships in the digital age.<BR><BR>Named a Best Book of 2024 So Far by Vogue, Elle, and Electric Lit<BR>One of Autostraddle's Most Anticipated Queer Books for Spring 2024 <BR>One of Chill Subs's 38 Books We Can't Wait to Read<BR> <BR> When cosmetics mogul Billie rolls down her town car window and offers Lily a ride home from a glitzy Manhattan gala, Lily figures this could be a useful professional connection. She’s heard of Billie’s storied rise as a business titan, the product of white New England privilege and one of the few queer women in a corner suite. Billie could be just the jolt Lily needs to manifest her next step.<BR>  <BR> A magazine writer, Lily interviews influencers, actresses, and fashion designers for her publication’s stylish pages, all while navigating office microaggressions. Stalled at work, she worries that her dream print career will soon succumb to the rise of social media. She is at a standstill, too, in her relationship with her girlfriend Alison. And Lily feels unable to voice her authenticity when others’ sliding perceptions of her mixed race and bisexual identity repeatedly drown her out.<BR>  <BR> Charming and hyperconfident, Billie seems invested in mentoring Lily out of her slump, from the screen of her phone. But their text exchanges and Billie’s relentless worldview begin to consume Lily’s life. Eager to impress her powerful guide, Lily is perpetually suspended in an ellipsis, waiting for those three gray dots to bloom into a new message from Billie.<BR>  <BR> Ellipses explores one woman’s struggle for wholeness, in a world shaped by digital half-lives and aspirational fantasies. In the end, this stunning debut novel reveals the rewards and challenges of forging an uncharted path on one’s own terms.

"This richly-told tale is haunting and heartbreaking in equal measure. Hazel's story will rip you apart, but her indomitable courage against the oppressive forces in the world will also give you hope. A truly marvelous achievement." -Gwendolyn Kiste, Lambda Literary and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Reluctant Immortals and The Rust Maidens¿Hazel loves writing horror stories, and wants to become a writer. She falls for her lovely neighbor Blanche, but when her parents discover her various inclinations, they are outraged and decide to commit her to Montrose Asylum.There she meets the fiery Jo and the fragile Lulla. The three of them follow a mysterious lullaby which calls out in the dark, leading them to an abandoned garden...and a nightmare they may not escape from. "Exquisitely written and profoundly melancholic, Cécile Guillot's Lullaby is a poignant and equally haunting portrait of trauma and injustice that will inevitably linger in the minds of all who are privileged enough to experience this gem of a book." -Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

When a desperate young man strikes in Kettering, killing a woman and injuring several others, Detective Inspector Caitlin Murphy's world is turned upside down. Just as she begins to grapple with the aftermath, another body is discovered at Lac Sainte-Marine, deep in Ontario's picturesque cottage country. With no identification and few clues, Murphy and her homicide unit are plunged into a complex investigation that reveals layers of blackmail, religious fanaticism, and an unexpected serial killer.As Murphy navigates her own personal struggles with PTSD and a tempestuous relationship, she must piece together the identity of the victim and the motive behind the murders. The serene backdrop of forests and lakes contrasts sharply with the dark secrets she uncovers. Can Murphy find the real killer before more lives are lost, or will the peaceful facade of Lac Sainte-Marine be shattered forever?Liz McGillicuddy's Murder at Lac Sainte-Marine is a gripping thriller that blends psychological depth with heart-pounding suspense. It's a story of resilience, faith, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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Este livro é uma criação de Manuel García, uma verdadeira mina de prazeres proibidos e encontros apaixonados, especialmente concebida para satisfazer os apetites eróticos mais audaciosos dos leitores adultos homossexuais.Prepare-se para mergulhar em um turbilhão de desejos inconfessáveis, em um universo erótico que queima de paixão e sedução. Graças à sua escrita magnética e sensual, García acaricia suas fantasias mais secretas, levando você a uma jornada além dos limites da intimidade masculina.A obra desafia as convenções e quebra todos os tabus, oferecendo um vislumbre dos encontros mais explosivos, das conexões mais profundas e dos prazeres mais extasiados. As páginas deste livro revelam histórias que o prenderão às palavras, despertando um desejo que você não poderá ignorar.Deixe-se levar por mundos desconhecidos, onde o pecado é o motor das emoções mais intensas. Os personagens criados por García se revelam em encontros transgressores, em momentos de paixão sem limites, em uma sinfonia de desejo que acende suas fantasias mais obscuras.A escrita provocante e detalhada de Manuel García é uma explosão de sensualidade que o fará estremecer de prazer. Através de suas histórias, ele o convida a explorar sua sexualidade sem inibições, a se entregar aos seus instintos mais profundos, sem remorso ou restrições.O presente trabalho de ficção é o passaporte para um mundo de luxúria e aventuras proibidas. Não deixe escapar esta leitura que o levará a um território de prazer intenso, de sonhos audaciosos e sensações que farão sua pele arrepiar.Sente-se, relaxe e permita-se desfrutar de uma leitura que o fará experimentar emoções ilimitadas, que estimulará sua imaginação e acenderá uma chama de desejo indomável. Essas histórias estão esperando por você, prontas para levá-lo além dos limites do prazer, onde a paixão é soberana e o êxtase é sua companheira de viagem.

Mauvaise Partance Bonne Arrivée"A bad beginning brings a good end," that's what Mawmaw Guidry used to say. They're the words Priscilla, Catherine, and Desiree have lived by all their lives, but when a fatal car accident brings Desiree's life to an abrupt end, Catherine and Priscilla are left reeling. Catherine must face the horrors of, once again, being known as a survivor while Priscilla is haunted by her guilt-ridden grief and hunted by a monster that seeks to consume her. A bad beginning brings a good end, but is there one to be found in the carnage?

Flynn Dalton just wants to marry her girlfriend, Genesis, go back to her construction job, and get on with her life. But first she has to defeat a revenge-crazed psychic succubus who is erasing people from existence.... Flynn is in a tough spot. The National Psychic Registry will exile Genesis for her use of dark magic if Flynn doesn't do their bidding... and Gen doesn't even know the Registry is using her for leverage. The only way for Flynn to get her life back-and protect Gen-is to find and kill Tempest Granfeld, the disembodied succubus removing Registry members from time. But no matter how hard Flynn works, she makes little progress. Using her abilities takes a mental and physical toll, and she's so tired that she can't keep an eye on Gen, who's struggling with her dark magic addiction. When Tempest sets her sights on Genesis, Flynn is pushed to her breaking point. Can she embrace her power once and for all and be the hero Gen needs? Dead Woman's Secret is the thrilling conclusion to Elle E. Ire's spine-tingling, immersive Nearly Departed trilogy. Fans of lesbian fiction, psychic problem-solvers, and badass heroines will lose themselves in this sexy, spooky paranormal adventure.

Agreeing to become Kisten's mate was only the first step for Raiven. Even though she's excited to move forward in her future by the Alpha's side, other worries plague the Immortal's mind.It seems that she and Kisten still cannot reconcile their differences, but she hopes that with the Oath gone, they may be able to work through their issues. Their plans are halted, however, when the Hunter Whistleblower comes to the Americas in search of LeAlexende. He claims to be Kisten's long-lost father, and Raiven is forced to use her dormant necromancy to keep him from stealing her mate.Doing so causes her to learn that her power is not what she thought it was, and that it could be more dangerous than the Hunter himself. As they race against the clock to destroy this new threat, will their differences bring them closer together, or push them apart?

Agreeing to become Kisten's mate was only the first step for Raiven. Even though she's excited to move forward in her future by the Alpha's side, other worries plague the Immortal's mind.It seems that she and Kisten still cannot reconcile their differences, but she hopes that with the Oath gone, they may be able to work through their issues. Their plans are halted, however, when the Hunter Whistleblower comes to the Americas in search of LeAlexende. He claims to be Kisten's long-lost father, and Raiven is forced to use her dormant necromancy to keep him from stealing her mate.Doing so causes her to learn that her power is not what she thought it was, and that it could be more dangerous than the Hunter himself. As they race against the clock to destroy this new threat, will their differences bring them closer together, or push them apart?This is the large print edition of Spot A Leopard, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

What happens when a High Priest becomes addicted to crack cocaine? Should an unemployed bank teller take in a homeless protester from the Occupy Movement? Who is Salt Lake City's newest superhero, a masked man wearing temple clothes who mysteriously shows up at crime scenes?Is there a way to splice the empathy gene into the genome of every human? Can a schizophrenic woman on anti-delusional drugs keep her belief in an intangible God? Will a childless biochemist find fulfillment by taking part in a mission to Mars?Not every Latter-day Saint has a mainstream story to tell, but these soul-searching folks are still more than the marginal Mormons headquarters would like us to believe.