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To the world, I'm the town sweetheart. A good girl. I have the perfect life. But that's all a lie. Nothing about my life is perfect, I'm not even sure it's mine. Not when I spend every minute pretending for my family. I just want something for myself. River Sinclair is everything I've been told I am not allowed, but how am I supposed to deny him when he's the only person who has ever made me feel free?

Born with no air in his lungs, it was only when Reuben Land's father, Jeremiah, picked him up and commanded him to breathe that Reuben's lungs filled. Reuben struggles with debilitating asthma from then on, making him a boy who knows firsthand that life is a gift, and also one who suspects that...

In 1964, when Ned Parker, farmer and part-time constable, is summoned to a cornfield one hot morning to examine the remains of a tortured bird dog, he discovers that there is a dark presence in their quiet community of Center Springs, Texas. Ned is usually confident handling moonshiners, drunks, and instances of domestic dispute. But when it comes to animal atrocities—which then turn to murder—the investigation spins beyond his abilities.

Willa Maren has a bookstore café, two meddling sisters, a witchy mother who swears by candle spells… and a big problem: Tate Holloway is back in town. Her first love. Her heartbreak. The boy next door, who left, is now back, looking entirely too hot in flannel. The whole town is matchmaking, her sisters are firmly on Team Tate, and even their mother, Lilith Maren, seems to stir up a love spell or two. But this time, Willa's determined to protect her heart, even if it takes every ounce of magic she's got.

As a recently divorced single mom, I have zero interest in flirting with guys while on a rare girls' weekend away with my sisters. I just want to have fun, celebrate my new job, and listen to live music at a honky tonk. But when I literally stumble into the most gorgeous guy ever on the dance floor, those plans go up in smoke. Growing up on the barrel racing circuit, I've seen my fair share of sexy cowboys. But this particular one is hot as hell: Sawyer's got a mustache, tattoos, and a very filthy mouth.

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Für Clay Tahoma kommt das Jobangebot aus Virgin River genau zur rechten Zeit. Der Navajo-Pferdeflüsterer will sein Leben in eine neue Richtung lenken und wünscht sich nichts mehr, als dass sein Sohn zu ihm zieht. Vom ersten Augenblick an fühlt er sich in der Kleinstadt inmitten der idyllischen Wälder wohl und wird von den Bewohnern des Ortes herzlich empfangen – von fast allen. Nur ausgerechnet Lilly Yazhi scheint nicht allzu begeistert von ihm zu sein. Dabei schlägt in ihrer Nähe sein Herz höher. Clay ist entschlossen, Lilly zu zeigen, dass es sich lohnt, der Liebe eine Chance zu geben…

He's hardworking, strong, and quiet. She's full of life, smiles, and laughter. When these two opposites cross paths in Three Rivers, sparks fly—but can they find lasting love when one of them isn't planning to stay? Lincoln Glover has been smitten with Misty Granger since last summer when they first met. Despite their amazing connection and fun summer romance, Misty made it clear she couldn't commit to a serious relationship without a permanent home in Three Rivers. His attempt to take things further ended in heartbreak.

When Dr Hannah Rogan, a GP from outback Queensland, moves to Featherwood to open a medical practice of her own, she finds the fresh start she needs. Her first patient is the son of the tight-lipped, attractive Jude, who comes from a mysterious closed community upriver. The rain starts, and doesn't stop. The creeks fill, the river bursts and soon the residents of Featherwood are at risk of losing everything they've rebuilt.

1894, Echuca, Victoria: Tess Hawthorn is a woman on the run from her abusive husband. All she has to do is get on the riverboat Victor and she will be free. But with tensions at an all-time high between unionist shearers and Scabs, Tess isn't the only person trying to board a boat under the cover of night. When a brawl erupts between the union and non-union men, Tess is mistaken as a fellow Scab and in the chaos pulled aboard the PS Rodney - the same boat heading up the Darling River that her husband was bound for.

Six years ago, one fight ended it all . . . And now Tracey Walker has bittersweet memories and a secret that she keeps close to her heart. A fresh start in a new town is just what she and her five-year-old son need to move on from the past. But when she discovers her old flame lives a few doors down from her, she's confronted with the urge to tell him everything.

Der erste Gedanke, der Conner Danson bei seiner Ankunft in Virgin River durch den Kopf geht ist: Vielleicht habe ich es doch nicht so schlecht getroffen. Denn als Augenzeuge in einem Mordfall muss er untertauchen, bis der Prozess in seiner Heimat vorüber ist. Die Dorfbewohner und besonders Leslie Petruso lassen ihn schnell vergessen, dass er hier kein Zuhause sucht. Mit ihrer Art bringt Leslie eine längst verloren geglaubte Seite in ihm zum Vorschein.

In this charming novel about the search for love, home and family, New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers takes readers on a journey to an irresistible town they’ll want to return to over and over again Felicity MacGregor loves organizing social events for others but her own personal...

Grudges run deep between two ranch families. And so do secrets… There’s no avoiding anyone in Powder River’s small community—not even a bitter rival. For years, Cooper McKenna has been thrown together with Tilly Stafford, competing against her at summer rodeos. With all the bad blood...

A heartwarming story about finding love where you least expect it from Stella Quinn, bestselling author of The Vet from Snowy River. Lady mechanic seeks love in the country. Kylie Summer loves her hometown in the Snowies, and life would be wonderful if only her workshop would turn a profit...

"Delores Fossen takes you on a wild Texas ride with a hot cowboy."—B.J. Daniels, New York Times bestselling author There’s no place like Last Ride for big hearts—and even bigger surprises. Back when Wyatt Buchanan and Nola Parkman were high school sweethearts, an unplanned pregnancy pulled...

Hektik, Stress, lange Arbeitstage – als Souschefin in einem Fünf-Sterne-Restaurant bleibt Kelly keine Zeit für ein Privatleben, geschweige denn für eine Beziehung. Erst ein Zusammenbruch lässt sie innehalten. Will sie wirklich so weitermachen? Um eine Antwort auf diese Frage zu finden, besucht Kelly ihre Schwester Jillian in Virgin River, wo sie zur Ruhe kommt und ihre Leidenschaft fürs Kochen neu entdeckt. Und dann lernt sie den attraktiven Witwer Lief kennen. Er weckt Gefühle in ihr, die sie von einer glücklichen Zukunft träumen lassen.

Kalifornien, 1875: Verstoßen von ihrem wohlhabenden Stiefvater, reist Kathryn Walsh in die raue Bergarbeiterstadt Calvada nahe der Sierra Nevada. Dort tritt sie das Erbe eines Onkels an, den sie nie persönlich kennengelernt hat - ein heruntergekommenes Zeitungsbüro, umgeben von Saloons und Bordellen, sowie eine vermeintlich wertlose Mine. Nicht gerade die besten Voraussetzungen für einen Neustart ... Doch Kathryn ist klug, selbstbewusst und mutig. Sie erweckt die Zeitung "The Voice" zu neuem Leben und nimmt hinsichtlich der Zustände vor Ort kein Blatt vor den Mund.

Six-million acres of Adirondack forest separate Natalie and Doug Larson from civilization. For the newlyweds, the isolated backcountry honeymoon seemed ideal for starting their lives together, but as they begin to explore the dark interiors of their own hearts, it soon becomes clear that they are not alone in the woods. A man watches them, wielding the forest like a weapon. He wants something from them that's more terrifying than death. And once they are near him, he will do everything in his power to make sure they never walk out again.

Joan Didion's electrifying first novel is a haunting portrait of a marriage whose wrong turns and betrayals are at once absolutely idiosyncratic and a razor-sharp commentary on the history of California. Everett McClellan and his wife, Lily, are the great-grandchildren of pioneers, and what happens to them is a tragic epilogue to the pioneer experience, a story of murder and betrayal that only Didion could tell with such nuance, sympathy, and suspense.