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Little Starhorodivka, a village of three streets, lies in Ukraine's Grey Zone, the no-man's-land between loyalist and separatist forces. Thanks to the lukewarm war of sporadic violence and constant propaganda that has been dragging on for years, only two residents remain: retired safety inspector turned beekeeper Sergey Sergeyich and Pashka, a 'frenemy' from his schooldays. With little food and no electricity, under ever-present threat of bombardment, Sergeyich's one remaining pleasure is his bees.

In one second, my life disappeared. My past. My memories. My future. The only certainty I have from the last three years is that my older brother is dead and that I am the only eyewitness. In order to protect the case, the lawyers demand no one give me any information about my life...I must remember on my own. My only help comes from my brother’s best friend and world-renowned investigative reporter Spencer Cross. He has no idea how many nights I’ve spent dreaming of his name—and his body—next to mine. Each day we spend together, I find it harder to want my old life back.

Sarah is a preacher's daughter and a people pleaser. She's also on the verge of graduating high school and following her dream of singing in Nashville. The only thing standing in her way is that the entire town of Devil's Head, Missouri thinks she will marry Matt, the son of the town's richest rancher. But Sarah's not sure he's her future husband, especially when his older brother, Isaac, returns home after serving six years in the Army. He has tattoos on his arms and bad habits that are not "father-approved."

Set against the backdrop of America's Great Depression and Dust Bowl, a family of farmers from Oklahoma head west in search of work, only to discover thousands like them are also on the move. Following a violent altercation with some locals, they head back on the road with their dream of a promised land in tatters. And life is set to get much worse for the Joads....

Greenville County, South Carolina, is a wild, lush place that is home to the Boatwright family - a tight-knit clan of rough-hewn, hard- drinking men who shoot up each other's trucks, and indomitable women who get married young and age too quickly. At the heart of this story is Ruth Anne Boatwright, known simply as Bone, a bastard child who observes the world around her with a mercilessly keen perspective.

Menace awaits. Sleath. Quiet, peaceful. A small village hidden away in the Chiltern Hills, almost forgotten by the modern world. Nothing much seems to happen here; little disturbs the centuries-old tranquillity. Until the ghosts begin to appear and frighteningly bizarre events start to occur. Psychic investigator David Ash, a man burdened by the dark secret of his own past, is sent to Sleath to investigate the phenomena and his discoveries there drive him to the very edge of his own sanity.

When Graham Barnett named his diner The Tourist Trap, he meant it as a joke. Now he's stuck slinging reindeer dogs to an endless parade of resort visitors who couldn't interest him less. Not even the sweet, enthusiastic tourist in the corner who blushes every time he looks her way...Two weeks in Alaska isn't just the top item on Zoey Caldwell's bucket list. It's the whole bucket. One look at the mountain town of Moose Springs and she's smitten.

Hadley Donavan can’t believe she has to go home to Nebraska for her sister’s wedding. She’s gonna need a wingman and a whole lot of vodka for this level of family interaction. At least her bestie agreed he’d man up and help. But then instead of her best friend, his evil twin strolls out of the airport.

Vier broers vinden in deze heerlijke feelgoodboeken liefde aan de Atlantische Oceaan Phillip Quinn heeft zijn broer Seth op de eerste plaats. Kan de liefde daar verandering in brengen?

Med brustet hjärta och gråten i halsen sätter Sanna, med slutna ögon, fingret på kartan och köper sedan en enkel biljett till … Lycksele. Sakta men säkert blir hon en del av den lilla staden. En dag lägger hon märke till André. Hans underliga beteende väcker Sannas nyfikenhet och hon kan inte hejda sig själv från att smyga efter honom på gatorna, kika in genom hans brevinkast eller klättra in på hans balkong bara för att få en skymt av hans lägenhet. Lucky Lycksele är andra delen i Eric Donells Lyckseleserie. Lucky Lycksele är en historia om utanförskap och att leta efter sig själv.

Jace Parker ha alcanzado la cima del mundo musical gracias a su talento y esfuerzo, pero ni la fama ni los aplausos han conseguido borrar el dolor que dejó atrás. Decidido a enfrentarse por fin a sus errores, regresa al lugar que lo vio nacer con la esperanza de redimir su corazón y cerrar heridas que nunca sanaron del todo.

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.

Taylor Gray has traded her badge for a fresh start. Alongside her husband Sam, she's launched Graystone Investigations—a private detective agency fueled by grit, intuition, and an unwavering pursuit of justice. Their latest case? A high-stakes cold case that could overturn a decade-old conviction. A man has spent years behind bars for a brutal crime—but did he do it? Or was he simply the easiest target in a town eager to close the file? Hired by the man's devoted sister, Taylor and Sam dig deep into a web of missing evidence, forgotten leads, and truths buried under years of silence.

Meaghan Jones is America's sweetheart—until a Hollywood scandal sends her seeking refuge in a small coastal town at her best friend's charming beach house on the Delaware shore. She's sworn off romance, but the magnetic local restaurateur she's never forgotten keeps testing her resolve—stirring feelings she thought she'd buried forever. Palmer Harding has the perfect life—until her husband drops dead. No one knows they haven't spoken in weeks. No one knows she kissed another man just days before. And no one can know the secret she's carrying now.

I'm Grayson Ross—rich, handsome, successful. I always know what I'm doing, and I do it all well. Until her. My seven-month-old daughter, I didn't even know existed. I need help. Thank god my neighbor's gorgeous friend steps off the elevator just as my nanny quits. Caroline is curvy, sassy, and between jobs—and she doesn't think I'm crazy when I beg her to step in. She's perfect. Not just because she's unfazed by the World's Grumpiest Baby, but because she's only in town temporarily. No strings. No risk. All I have to do is keep repeating: Don't f--k the nanny.

A runaway at fifteen, Tia Walsh lost herself amid the squats and the gangs in the inner city. Years later she’s come to Coorah Creek seeking a new start. Sergeant Max Delaney senses that everything about Tia spells trouble. But that trouble is not all of her own making, and the dangerous past she tried to leave behind is hot on her heels.

The perfect summer holiday read for fans of Cathy Bramley and Phillipa Ashley Return to Love Heart Lane for friendship, romance and a community who will be be there for you no matter what… Isla and Drew Allaway appear to have the perfect life – a strong marriage, two beautiful children and...

Cash, Jace, and Sawyer. Three rugged cousins. One inherited California ranch. And more surprises than they ever bargained for… After months of chasing stories as an investigative journalist, Sawyer Dalton just wants to lie low at Dry Creek Ranch. But thanks to his mother, his barn loft is now home to Gina DeRose—a beautiful, scandal-shadowed celebrity chef who’s hiding from the headlines. Gina's career is hanging by a thread. Someone is stirring up sabotage. And when incriminating photos swarm the internet, even brooding—gorgeous—Sawyer is convinced she needs his help.

At 18, I left my hometown in the rearview mirror, vowing to never return. Ten years later, my best friend is getting married, and I have to make a choice: set foot back in Rust Canyon, where painful memories of the past lurk around every corner, or let down the only person who's always been there for me.

Camden Hunter doesn't belong here. I've spent my entire life in the small town of Sutten Mountain, where everyone knows everyone, and you can spot trouble from a mile away. Camden is trouble. He's an arrogant, self-absorbed billionaire from the city with too much money and not enough manners. And he just opened a fancy art gallery next door to my bakery. When he comes to me desperately needing a favor, I can't help but propose a deal: I'll cater his grand opening, and in return, he has to spend a day with me as a local—to experience the beauty and talent this town has to offer.