Monika Pavlisová Boeken

A young Harvard law student falls under the spell of a charismatic judge in this timely and thrilling novel about class, ambition, family and murder. Madison Rivera lands the internship of a lifetime working for Judge Kathryn Conroy. But Madison has a secret that could destroy her career. Her troubled younger brother Danny has been arrested, and Conroy is the judge on his case. When Danny goes missing after accusing the judge of corruption, Madison’s quest for answers brings her deep into the judge’s glamorous world. Is Kathryn Conroy a mentor, a victim, or a criminal? Is she trying to help Madison or use her as a pawn? And why is somebody trying to kill her? As the two women circle each other in a dangerous cat-and-mouse game, will they save each other, or will betrayal leave one of them dead?

A fresh, funny, feisty new romantic comedy with a lot of depth - perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Helen Hoang, Sally Thorne, Jo Watson and Sophie Kinsella.

ČÍM VÍC SE SNAŽÍ O SPRAVEDLNOST, TÍM VÍC SE VZDALUJE OD ZÁKONA… Caroline Audenová získá práci ve špičkové právní kanceláři v Los Angeles a je nadšená z nové výzvy – a vděčná za to, že může zapomenout na svou temnou minulost počítačové hackerky. Její nový šéf ji pověří úkolem zjistit, jestli oblíbená geneticky modifikovaná potravina nezpůsobuje u lidí selhání ledvin. Caroline nemá udělat nic víc než prozkoumat podklady a seznámit nadřízené s tím, co zjistila, jenže její technické dovednosti a intuice ji zavedou mnohem dál, než původně zamýšlela. Když začne tušit, že by mohla existovat souvislost mezi smrtí uznávaného vědce a netransparentním biotechnologickým gigantem, hlasitě se ozve proti zjevné křivdě a brzy se sama ocitne na mušce. Čas se krátí a tisíce životů jsou v ohrožení... včetně toho jejího. Teď musí tahle nezkušená začínající právnička s problematickou minulostí a zálibou v hackerství prokázat, že firma s majetkem v řádu miliard dolarů způsobila smrt tisíců lidí – než dostanou i ji samotnou.

At twenty years of age, Briony has no interest in the rituals of life at court?especially marriage. She?s far more concerned with the young king?s obsession with magic and oppression of those who can wield it. When Briony is arrested and sentenced to death for a magic she never knew she possessed, she escapes through a magical gate to the ancient fortress of Asperfell.Asperfell is now a prison for the darkest and most dangerous Mages. No one has ever escaped. Trapped amongst the hopeless, the violent, and the deranged, Briony discovers the roots of the king?s madness lay buried in Asperfell?s past. And to find a way home, she?ll first need to rescue the true heir to the throne.

From the author of It’s Always the Husband comes a riveting new suspense novel about privilege, power, and what happens when we let ambition take control. For Rose Enright, enrolling in a prestigious New England boarding school is the opportunity of a lifetime. But for Rose’s vulnerable twin sister Bel, Odell Academy is a place of temptation and danger. When Bel falls in with a crowd of wild rich kids who pressure her into hazing Rose, the sisters’ relationship is shattered. Rose turns to her dorm mother, Sarah Donovan, for advice. But Bel turns to Sarah’s husband Heath, a charismatic and ambitious teacher. Is Heath trying to help Bel or take advantage of her? In a world of privilege, seduction, and manipulation, only one sister will live to tell the truth. In a novel full of twists, turns, and dark secrets, Michele Campbell once again proves her skill at crafting intricately spun and completely compelling plots. Praise for She Was the Quiet One: "Campbell’s skillful characterization and her shocking final twist make this follow-up to It’s Always the Husband well worthwhile. Readers who enjoyed Simone St. James’ boarding-school mystery, The Broken Girls, should give this a try." —Booklist

"Kristen Peterson doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children. Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen--especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide streak of sarcasm and always one chicken enchilada ahead of her hangry. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, adores him. The only catch: Josh wants a big family someday. Kristen knows he'd be better off with someone else, but as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to keep him at arm's length."--Page 4 of cover

For fans of Kimberley Chambers and The Cuckoo's Calling, this compelling crime novel uncovers the dark side of high fashion.

“A riveting tale of love, hate, and murder.”—Us Weekly “A page-turning whodunit that will speak to anyone who’s ever had a frenemy.”—Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin Ten “Fans of Gillian Flynn, meet your next obsession.”—BuzzFeed Meet Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny. They first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, despite their many differences. Kate was beautiful, wild, wealthy, and damaged. Aubrey came from the wrong side of the tracks, and wanted more than anything to distance herself from her past. Jenny was brilliant, ambitious, and determined to win big at all costs. As an unlikely alliance formed, Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny swore they would always be friends. Twenty years later, the three women—all married, and deemed successful by any measure—are together again. But one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge...and someone is urging her to jump. How did it come to this? Who is to blame? Is it true that it’s always the husband who commits the worst crimes against his wife—or is someone else behind a sinister plot to tear these three women apart?

MOŽNÁ JE TO VAŠE MĚSTO. MOŽNÁ JE TO VAŠE ULICE. MOŽNÁ JE TO VAŠE TAJEMSTVÍ. Při pohledu zvenčí může Sycamore Glen vypadat jako naprosto obyčejné ospalé maloměsto. Ale za bílými plaňkovými ploty leží pavučina tajemství utkaná od jednoho domu k druhému. Místní obyvatelé si v sobě nesou, stejně jako každý z nás, břemeno vlastní minulosti – až do chvíle, kdy nehoda na koupališti naruší zdejší křehkou rovnováhu. A když závažné okolnosti donutí jednu ženu vrátit se po letech do Sycamore Glen, začíná se klubko sousedských vztahů a životů pomalu rozplétat. Jediné parné léto odhalí dávno pohřbená tajemství a obyvatelé Sycamore Glen zjistí, že je nemožné skutečně znát ty, kteří jsou nám nejbližší. Je ale také nemožné milovat je a odpustit jim?

From the bestselling author of It's Always the Husband comes a novel about a love triangle that begins on a fateful night... 'Rides its rising tide of terror to a finale that blanched my knuckles. An exceptionally suspenseful thriller' A J Finn, Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of The Woman in the Window