Showing results for "Elliott" in Women's Fiction

Ari, who comes from a loving family that has had more than its share of difficulties, is faced with the possibility of losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream. Trying to support Jeff and cope with all the truths and possibilities of her own destiny may prove to be more than Ari can handle.

Since the moment Kaelynn Dotson walked into my world, I haven’t been able to think, eat, or sleep. After having my heart broken by the only woman I’ve ever loved, Kaelynn has ignited something deep down inside me - a flame so hot that I cannot ignore, no matter how hard I try. I vowed to never open myself up to a woman again, but there’s something about Kaelynn that is drawing me to her. There’s just one problem....

Miriam hasn't left her house in three years and cannot raise her voice above a whisper. But today she has had enough and is finally ready to rejoin the outside world. Meanwhile Ralph has made the mistake of opening a closet door only to discover with a shock that his wife, Sadie, doesn't love him and never has. And so he decides to run away.

My Papai always said wine made everything better. Countless times he uttered those familiar words to me - "The Merlot will melt your problems away, meu amor. With a good bottle of wine in your hand, you hold the magical key to anything you want." I believed my father wholeheartedly, until my world came crashing down on me at 24 years old. It wasn't going to take wine to help Brody and I find our way back to one another. It was going to take fighting...not only for our love - but for my life.

Jessie Rhodes has been in love with Scott Reynolds for most of her life. But he ran away from her once, leaving her heartbroken. When they find their way back to each other, things seem to fall into place, and they begin to plan their future together.... Until Scott's ex-fiancée deceives them all. With yet another broken heart, it is Jessie's turn to run away. During her retreat, she meets an intriguing man, and they form a bond that makes Jessie question everything.

After Heather Lambert's parents die in a tragic car accident her senior year of high school, she refuses to let anyone into her heart for fear of being hurt again. Focusing only on school to follow her dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher, the last thing Heather intends to do is fall in love with Josh Hayes. Josh knows the moment he lays eyes on Heather that she is the one he's been waiting for. During months of obstacles and denied feelings, he is rejected by her time and time again.

Courtney Will always dreamed of finding her Prince Charming and living happily ever after. However, her dreams were shattered one fateful night when her prince turned out to be her worst nightmare. Reed Moore's past filled his world with guilt and anger. Then, a mistake in college deepened these feelings. Fearing he will one day repeat his father's mistakes with the woman he loves, Reed has vowed to never give his heart to anyone.

What happens when "13 Going On 30" meets "Back to the Future"? Kate O'Reilly longs for the good old days when music was better, friends were aplenty, and England's football team almost reached the Euro '96 finals. But as a busy mother with a suburban home and a dependable husband, those memories seem like a distant dream. So when a freak electrical storm transports her back to 1996, Kate jumps at the chance to relive her glory days and maybe even right some wrongs.

Angekommen im neuen Leben: Die bewegende Fortsetzung der Historiensaga um den Perlmutthof – von Bestseller-Autorin Bianca Elliott. 1948: Seit Clara den Perlmutthof an der Ostsee ihr neues Zuhause nennt, hat ihr Leben eine Wende genommen. Hamburg ist für immer Geschichte. Ebenso Matteo, der ihr Herz berührt hat, bevor Valentin überraschend aus der Kriegsgefangenschaft heimgekehrt ist. Nach Jahren der Trennung von ihrem Mann will Clara alles versuchen, um die einstige Vertrautheit zwischen ihnen wieder zu spüren.

1948: Clara lebt mit ihrer Schwiegermutter und ihrer Schwägerin im Hamburger Gängeviertel, das von Krieg und Armut geprägt ist. Obwohl ihr geliebter Mann Valentin seit Jahren als verschollen gilt, hat sie ihren Lebensmut nicht verloren. Unerschütterlich glaubt sie an seine Rückkehr und den Aufschwung des langsam erblühenden Hamburgs. Bei ihrer Arbeit als Straßenbahnschaffnerin trifft sie schließlich auf den jungen Gastarbeiter Matteo. Es dauert nicht lang und ihre Begegnungen häufen sich. Clara ist von seinem italienischen Charme und seiner fröhlichen Art verzaubert.

Zwei starke Frauen gehen mutig ihren Weg und trotzen dabei den Regeln ihrer Zeit. Die Geschichte von Gestüt Sommerroth und seiner Bewohner geht weiter. Als Emilie nach der Kriegsflucht Gut Sommerroth erreicht, hat sie alles verloren außer ihren Pferden. Doch auch hier stellt das Leben sie weiter auf die Probe. Ihre Schwiegermutter Charlotte von Sommerroth ist empört über die heimliche Hochzeit ihres Sohnes Johann mit der mittellosen Ostpreußin. Trotz allem nimmt Emilie sich vor, das Herz Charlottes zu gewinnen und eine neue Trakehnerzucht aufzubauen. Dann muss Johann fort, um seinen verschollenen Vater zu suchen.

Lorrie Hope hat zwei entzückende kleine Kinder, einen liebevollen Partner und einen Bürojob bei der Stadtverwaltung. Und oft absolut keine Ahnung, wie sie das alles unter einen Hut kriegen soll. Das Hamsterrad dreht sich unterdessen immer weiter: An diesem Freitag läuft ihr großes Projekt "Green Cities" an, eine Initiative für mehr Grünflächen in der Stadt, und sie hat eine Beförderung in Aussicht. Glaubt sie zumindest. Derweil bandelt ihre beste Freundin Alex mit der Frau von Lorries Ex an – der entscheidend am Sponsoring von "Green Cities" beteiligt ist. Das Chaos ist vorprogrammiert.

Scritto tra il 1815 e il 1816, questo romanzo fu pubblicato postumo, nel 1818, dopo la morte dell'autrice nel 1817. Sembra che il titolo originale fosse "The Elliotts", ma l'autrice non ebbe la possibilità di scegliere il titolo prima della sua morte. "Persuasione" è ciò che avviene quando la protagonista del romanzo, Anna, si fa convincere da ragioni di convenienza e di rango a non sposare l'uomo che ama.

1930s, Hogan's Alley—a thriving Black and immigrant community located in Vancouver's East End. Junie is a creative, observant child who moves to the alley with her mother, Maddie: a jazz singer with a growing alcohol dependency. Junie quickly makes meaningful relationships with two mentors and a girl her own age, Estelle, whose resilient and entrepreneurial mother is grappling with white scrutiny and the fact that she never really wanted a child. As Junie finds adulthood, her mother sinks further into the bottle while the thriving neighborhood—once gushing with potential—begins to change.