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Set against a backdrop of suspense, this thriller follows two girls as they delve into a chilling investigation to track down a murderer who remains at large. With gripping twists and a fast-paced narrative, it captures the intensity of their pursuit, appealing to fans of popular young adult mystery authors.

From the Amazon Charts and New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Box and Last Day comes a breathtaking thriller about a family shaken by lies, vengeance, and a cold-blooded crime.A fierce blizzard is burying the eastern seaboard, but on the icy Rhode Island shore renowned artist Maddie Morrison finds warm sanctuary from a contentious divorce at the legendary Ocean House. Hours later, her body is found buried under a blanket of snow and her little daughter, CeCe, has disappeared without a trace.For Detective Conor Reid; his brother, Tom, a coast guard commander; and Maddie’s grieving sister, Hadley, the posh hotel becomes ground zero for an investigation. Trapped by the blizzard, they must hunker down and determine who in the young mother’s life could have possibly wanted her dead. There are stories of a twisted romantic past. Of old jealousies and resentments that still cut to the bone. And a history of greed, rage, and revenge that created the perfect storm for murder. A storm that has just begun.

In diesem Thriller von Luanne Rice kämpft die Künstlerin Claire ums Überleben, nachdem sie brutal angegriffen wurde. Sie vermutet, dass ihr gewalttätiger Ehemann Griffin, der als Gouverneur kandidiert, hinter dem Angriff steckt. Claire muss beweisen, dass er gefährlich ist, während sie niemandem trauen kann.

Ein raffinierter und hochdramatischer Psychokrimi von New-York-Times-Bestsellerautorin Luanne Rice in der trügerisch heilen Welt Neuenglands. Die Besten verzeihen jedem, nur nicht sich selbst. Die Schlimmsten begreifen nicht einmal, dass es etwas zum Verzeihen gibt. Niedergeschlagen und stranguliert: Als die schwangere Galeristin Beth Lathrop ermordet in ihrem Bett aufgefunden wird, steht die Gemeinde des neuenglischen Küstenstädtchens Black Hall unter Schock. Für Detective Conor Reid ist das Gewaltverbrechen eine persönliche Niederlage. Seit Beth und ihre Schwester Kate vor Jahren Opfer eines Überfalls wurden, hat er versucht, die beiden zu beschützen – vergeblich. Sein Hauptverdächtiger ist Beths Ehemann, dem man eine Affäre nachsagt. Doch je tiefer Conor und Kate in die Vergangenheit der Ermordeten eintauchen, desto undurchdringlicher wird das Lügengeflecht aus Kunst, Liebe und Freundschaften um die Frau, die sie so gut zu kennen glaubten …

Preparing for an exhibit that includes a piece about the domestic violence she once endured at the hands of her gubernatorial candidate husband, an artist survives a home invasion only to find herself pitted against dangerous corrupt forces.

This riveting novel will dazzle you with its suspense and twists -- and most of all its deep emotional truths. -- Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Home Emily Lonergan's best friend died last year. And Emily hasn't stopped grieving. Lizzie Porter was lively, loud, and fun -- Emily's better half. Emily can't accept that she's gone. When Lizzie's parents and her sister come back to town to visit, Emily's heartened to see them. The Porters understand her pain. They miss Lizzie desperately, too. Desperately enough to do something crazy. Something unthinkable. Suddenly, Emily's life is hurtling toward a very dark place -- and she's not sure she'll ever be able to return to what she once knew was real. From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a breathless, unputdownable story of suspense, secrets -- and the strength that love gives us to survive even the most shocking of circumstances.

Chwytająca za serce, ponadczasowa historia miłosna przesycona zniewalającym zapachem morza i cytrynowego sadu Ciepła opowieść o sile współczucia osadzona w zjawiskowej scenerii urokliwych Gór Santa Monica Minęło już pięć lat, od śmierci córki i męża Julii, którzy zginęli w tragicznym wypadku samochodowym. Mimo upływu czasu kobieta nadal nie może się pogodzić z utratą najbliższych. Kiedy przyjeżdża w odwiedziny do swego wuja w Malibu, jedyne czego pragnie, to zaznać świętego spokoju i zapomnieć o dręczącym ją żalu i smutku. Pewnego dnia poznaje przystojnego Roberto – imigranta meksykańskiego pochodzenia pracującego w cytrynowym sadzie wujka Julii. Kobieta dostrzega w mężczyźnie bratnią duszę, która również cierpi po stracie ukochanej osoby. Dziwnym trafem okazuje się, że córeczka Roberto zaginęła dokładnie pięć lat temu i od tamtej pory ślad po niej zaginął. CZY JULIA I ROBERTO ODNAJDĄ W SOBIE SIŁĘ, BY NA NOWO OTWORZYĆ SWOJE SERCA I ZAZNAĆ UCZUCIA NAMIĘTNEJ MIŁOŚCI? CZY TRAGICZNE PRZEŻYCIA, JAKICH OBOJE DOŚWIADCZYLI, ZBLIŻĄ ICH DO SIEBIE? CZY ROBERTO ODNAJDZIE SWOJĄ UKOCHANĄ CÓRECZKĘ? Zjawiskowa opowieść o sile miłości, potędze współczucia oraz wiary w moc budowania wszystkiego od nowa… Książka wydana w serii Wielkie Litery – w specjalnym formacie z dużą czcionką dla seniorów i osób słabowidzących.

From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a riveting story of a seaside community shaken by a violent crime and a tragic loss. Years ago, Beth Lathrop and her sister Kate suffered what they thought would be the worst tragedy of their lives the night both the famous painting Moonlight and their mother were taken. The detective assigned to the case, Conor Reid, swore to protect the sisters from then on. Beth moved on, throwing herself fully into the art world, running the family gallery, and raising a beautiful daughter with her husband Pete. Kate, instead, retreated into herself and took to the skies as a pilot, always on the run. When Beth is found strangled in her home, and Moonlight goes missing again, Detective Reid can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu. Reid immediately suspects Beth’s husband, whose affair is a poorly kept secret. He has an airtight alibi―but he also has a motive, and the evidence seems to point to him. Kate and Reid, along with the sisters’ closest childhood friends, struggle to make sense of Beth’s death, but they only find more questions: Who else would have wanted Beth dead? What’s the significance of Moonlight ? Twenty years ago, Reid vowed to protect Beth and Kate―and he’s failed. Now solving the case is turning into an obsession…

Estranged from the sister who refused to testify against an abusive husband, Clare pursues a quiet life as a nature blogger in Manhattan only to be approached by her niece, Grit, with whom she confronts a painful shared history.

Irresistible, long sought by readers, and now in paperback for the first time, Secrets of Paris shows New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice at her most incandescent — a deeply moving story of true love, abiding friendship, and a once perfect marriage in precarious balance. Lydie McBride has always embraced life to the fullest. But when an unthinkable tragedy strikes her family, everything she believes in is shattered. Her art-historian husband, Michael, watches the passion disappear from Lydie’s eyes and from their marriage, and hopes an assignment to Paris will help them reclaim a love that once seemed unassailable. But the City of Lights holds secrets and seductions for them both, including the mysteries of an alluring Frenchwoman with whom Michael will work. And Lydie’s unexpected friendship with two dramatically different women will enable her to find a new life. Will there be a place for the man with whom she always wanted to share that life... if she can find him again?

New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice explores the complex emotional equations of love and loyalty that hold together three pairs of remarkable sisters, in an unforgettable story of loss, redemption, and forgiveness The storm off Mackinac Island that engulfed Maura Shaw’s husband and elder daughter,Carrie, also swept away the illusion of her life as the perfect midwestern wife and mother. Now, after years away, Maura has returned to Rhode Island to teach English at the fabled Newport Academy and to seek a new beginning. Newport has never failed to infuse Maura with a sense of mystery and hope, but ever since the accident, her younger daughter, fourteen-year-old Beck, has retreated into the safe, predictable world of mathematics. Without Carrie, Beck has lost half of herself—the half that would have fit into the elite private school she and her brother, Travis, will attend. The half that made things right. Sixteen-year-old Travis is also struggling to adjust—juggling a long-distance first love and an attraction to a girl with a wicked sparkle in her eye. And for Maura, ghosts linger here—an unresolved breach with her own beloved sister and a long-ago secret that may now have the power to set her free. . . .

Years ago, Lyra Davis fled the people she loved most, unable to reconcile the expectations of her wealthy family with the longings of her own wild heart. Now she lives quietly among a community of expatriates on the isle of Capri, slowly, carefully learning to live fully for the first time. Pell Davis, wise beyond her sixteen years, and her younger sister Lucy still long for the mother who ran away from them when they were children. Pell thinks she knows why Lyra left. Now she will travel across an ocean to find the mother she remembers and learn the deeper truths Lyra has never been able to reveal.

Is it true that old love never dies, that hearts can mend, that a secret revealed can change everything? New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice spins a mesmerizing tale readers will long remember–the powerful story of a close-knit community grappling with a dark mystery, and of a woman reclaiming a love she believed lost a lifetime ago. For nearly a year after the tragedy that claimed her teenage son, Charlie, Sheridan Rosslare has lived a quiet life on Hubbard’s Point, tucked away in the beach house where they spent their happiest days. But Charlie’s girlfriend, Nell Kilvert, is determined to find out what really happened on the night none of them will ever forget. She summons the one man she believes can uncover the truth–Gavin Dawson, who long ago thought he would always be at Sheridan’s side. Now his boat sits anchored within sight of the window of the woman he once loved–and still loves. Both of them had believed in the power of love and forgiveness, connection and reconnection, to work magic. They thought they’d lost that faith forever. Can they find it one last time?

Embarking on a transformative journey, Susannah Connolly escapes her mundane life and discovers unexpected treasures along the way. Her adventure leads her to uncover a hidden family, envision a new future, and reveal astonishing secrets that change her perspective on life.

The narrative follows two cherished characters as they embark on a journey across the sea to explore the mysteries of their intertwined pasts. Luanne Rice delves into themes of family, friendship, and enduring love, weaving a tale that captures the complexities of relationships and the emotions tied to loves found and lost. This exploration promises to resonate deeply with readers, highlighting the profound connections that shape our lives.

Neve Halloran and her daughter have shared a fierce love for the austere beauty of Rhode Island’s South County ever since Neve guided Mickey’s first baby steps along the sandy shore. Now, with Mickey a teenager and Neve’s last hope for happiness with her daughter’s loving but unstable father gone, both will struggle to make a new life together amid the windswept landscape that sustains them. Captivated by a fragile wildlife sanctuary, Mickey will move toward womanhood in the company of a lonely boy who shares her instinctive way with the creatures of the coast. And Neve will find herself drawn to a man who has devoted his life to the sanctuary, but who is unable to share the pain of a recent loss—or reconnect with the father who still bears the scars of World War II. As winter gives way to spring, and spring to summer, a secret will emerge that has lain buried in the depths just offshore for decades, a secret that will galvanize the small seaside community. For the waters bear their own vestige of the past—and their ceaseless rhythms may point the way to hope and new beginnings. Lyrical, luminous, and utterly captivating, The Edge of Winter is Luanne Rice at her most penetrating and insightful, in a moving exploration of the bonds that shape us and set us free. From the Hardcover edition.

New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice made her triumphant debut with this delicately drawn but emotionally powerful portrait of a woman’s extraordinary journey of the heart and soul–a timeless story of love, sisterhood, and the hope that emerges even out of heartbreak.... Una Cavan doesn’t believe in ghosts. But ghosts seem to believe in her. At least, her father’s ghost does, walking into and out of her life as casually as if he were entering and exiting a room. Una has always believed the Cavan women had the power of witches, and from the beaches of Connecticut to the bustle of New York City they’ve shared the special unbreakable bond of sisters. No man has been able to come between them…until Lily marries the “perfect” man and begins to drift away and Margo gets engaged. With another failed relationship behind her, and a thriving career as an actress ahead of her, Una wonders if she’s destined to be alone–or if there isn’t something more, something magical that life has in store for her. Then an unexpected encounter gives her the answer she’s been seeking…. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Following a tragic event, Lily and her eight-year-old daughter Rose retreat to the windswept coast of Nova Scotia. Their interactions with other villagers, each marked by their own struggles, play a crucial role in helping them start anew. The story explores themes of resilience, community, and healing as they navigate their new lives amidst the challenges of their past.

Když matka Jane Porterové vážně onemocní, Jane opustí svou prosperující pekárnu v New Yorku a vrátí se na Rhode Island, kde se narodila a odkud před mnoha lety odešla. Tam se před časem přestěhoval také Dylan Chadwick, který nedávno za velmi vypjatých okolností přišel o manželku i dceru. Jane se musí vyrovnat s bolestným tajemstvím, před nímž celý svůj dosavadní dospělý život spíše utíkala, zatímco Dylan se sem uchýlil poté, co odhodil masku neochvějného agenta státní kriminální policie, a věnuje se zušlechťování jabloňového sadu po otci. Jejich osudy se střetnou v okamžiku, kdy se Jane rozhodne postavit stínům z minulosti čelem a pokusí se uchopit život a štěstí do vlastních rukou. Jenomže Janina touha poznat dítě, kterého se kdysi musela vzdát, by mohla rozvrátit dvě rodiny, a to Dylan navzdory citu, který mezi nimi vzniká, nehodlá dopustit.

Op een zomerdag in Connecticut werkt Mara Jameson in haar tuin – en verdwijnt spoorloos... Jaren later rouwt haar grootmoeder Maeve nog altijd om het verlies van haar kleindochter die destijds in verwachting was. Ook rechercheur Patrick Murphy blijft geobsedeerd door deze onopgeloste zaak. Lily Malone is naar de ruige schoonheid van Nova Scotia gekomen op zoek naar een beter leven. Hier hoopt zij haar negenjarige dochter Rose in alle rust op te kunnen voeden, ver weg van de pijn van een tragisch verleden. Lily ontmoet de wetenschapper Liam Neill. Hij heeft alles voor haar over - als zij hem maar een kans zou geven. Durft Lily in wonderen te geloven?

"Lost souls, found again.... Lyrical and lovely: a standout Christmas story."— Kirkus Reviews “Rice’s romanticized vision of Manhattan is sharpened by local detail, and her heartwarming Christmas story will please readers.”— Publishers Weekly “Destined to become an enchanting Christmas classic… Pick up this book and let its magic work wonders as it enlivens your soul.”— Best Reviews Every year on the first day of December, Christopher Byrne traveled from his farm in Nova Scotia to sell his Christmas trees on the streets of Manhattan. But this year there'd be no cheer for the widower and his twelve-year-old daughter, Bridget. For New York City had taken Christy's only son, headstrong sixteen-year-old Danny, who'd run off without a trace.Librarian Catherine Tierney used to love the holidays: the lights, the carols, the nip in the air. But after her husband's death on Christmas Eve three years ago, the festivities seemed to start too early and last too long. Just before he died, Brian told his wife that he'd never leave her, that every Christmas he'd send Catherine a sign. On the quaint Chelsea street where she lives, Catherine will meet the tree seller from Novia Scotia. Both figured the world had forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But they hadn't counted on finding each other, on fate, on second chances. . . and on a holiday gift of new love and new hope to last a lifetime.From the Hardcover edition.

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných anglických a amerických románů různých žánrů v českém překladu. / Pompeje - Robert Harris /Horká linka - Michael Connelly / Letní svit - Luanne Riceová / V pasti - Dennis Lehane

The narrative centers on a man's desperate struggle to protect his family and a woman's quest to find her missing sister. Their journeys intertwine as they seek hope and a fresh start in unexpected places, highlighting themes of resilience and connection amidst adversity. The author, known for crafting compelling tales, weaves a gripping story that explores the lengths individuals will go for loved ones and the transformative power of new beginnings.

Een vrouw keert na vijftien jaar terug naar haar geboorteplaats om haar familie te bezoeken, terwijl niemand weet dat ze eigenlijk haar toen ter adoptie opgegeven dochter probeert te vinden.

Luanne Rice is a rarity among novelists today; she's a true storyteller. Her unique ability to weave together the bonds of love and family with the challenges and rewards of everyday life has garnered her eight consecutive top-ten New York Times bestselling paperbacks. With Beach Girls, Luanne Rice returns to the place that she was born to write about—the Connecticut shore—to tell a story about a family of women whose lives encompass three generations, their histories intertwined with that of the mystic coastal town that has forever bound them to one another. Beach Girls explores the complex and contradictory territories of love, family and friendship. Luanne Rice's sensuous prose and unforgettably rich and textured characters guide us toward a truth that lies within and sometimes beyond our dreams—an enduring strength that we all must embrace to find our way home and into the hearts of those we cherish most. Beach Girls is an enthralling novel of haunting beauty that will resonate long after the final page is turned.

Set against the backdrop of the Connecticut seaside, this novel explores themes of love, loss, and the possibility of love renewed. Luanne Rice, a New York Times bestselling author, crafts a poignant narrative that resonates deeply with readers, drawing them into an unforgettable tale filled with emotional depth and connection.

Old friendships--and love--make all things new again. The acclaimed author of Safe Harbor and other New York Times bestsellers returns to the seaside, delving into the heart of a once happy family facing troubled waters. Bay McCabe relishes life’s simple pleasures, her children, her home by the sea. She has never forgotten the values of her Irish granny--the everyday happiness of family, good friends, and hard work. Bay and her husband, Sean, have weathered rough spells and moved on. Now a perfect summer, filled with the scent of beach roses, lies before them. Charming and ambitious, Sean splits his energy between the town bank, his old fishing boat, and the family he seems to adore--until he leaves his young daughter stranded after school. As troubling memories resurface, a phone call confirms that Sean is missing. So begins a season that will change everything. As the door to all Bay cherishes seems to close forever, another opens, and an old love steps through. Embraced by enduring friendships, Bay will discover the truth of who she is--what love is--and how life’s deepest mysteries are often those closest to home.

During the first uncertain years of the Northern Ireland peace process three simultaneous terrorist attacks in Belfast, Dublin and London shatter the hope that the bloodshed is finally over. The perpetrators are a new terror group called the Ulster Freedom Brigade. And they have one goal: to destroy the peace process. Michael Osbourne, hero of THE MARK OF THE ASSASSIN, has quit the CIA, bitter and disillusioned. But when the President chooses his father-in-law to be the next American ambassador to Britain, Osbourne is drawn into battle with some of the most ruthless and violent men on earth ...

Om haar weggelopen dochter op te vangen reist een Amerikaanse vrouw naar de ranch van haar ex-man, waar ze leert dat haar verleden niet alleen pijnlijk is geweest.

May Taylor verzorgt bruiloften, evenals haar moeder en grootmoeder dat deden. Hoewel May gelooft in de aanwezigheid van magie in het dagelijkse bestaan, is haar eigen leven niet altijd gelukkig verlopen. Al jong verloor ze haar ouders en haar grote liefde liet haar in de steek toen hun kind werd geboren. Toch beleeft May veel plezier aan haar vijfjarige dochter. Kylie is een bijzonder meisje dat veel meer ziet en hoort dan andere mensen. Martin Cartier is de knapste en beroemdste ijshockeyspeler van de Boston Bruins. Maar ondanks alle roem en eer is hij in zijn hart verdrietig en eenzaam. Tot hij May ontmoet... Dan is het voor beide liefde op het eerste gezicht. Voorzichtig beginnen May en Martin te geloven in een gedeelde toekomst. Maar die lijkt helaas onmogelijk...

The narrative explores the complex relationships between two sisters and their charming neighbor, delving into themes of love, rivalry, and personal growth. As the sisters navigate their differing aspirations and emotional challenges, their bond is tested by their feelings for the boy next door. The story captures the nuances of sibling dynamics and the impact of external relationships on familial ties, ultimately revealing how love can both unite and divide.

Set against a vibrant summer backdrop, the story explores themes of hope, adventure, and self-discovery. Characters embark on transformative journeys, facing challenges that lead to personal growth and unexpected connections. The narrative captures the essence of freedom and the magic of summer, inviting readers to believe in the possibilities that arise during this enchanting season. As relationships deepen and dreams take flight, the characters learn that under the summer sky, life is full of surprises.

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Dianne Robinsonová je osamelá matka, ktorá s láskou a oddanosťou vychováva svoju telesne postihnutú jedenásťročnú dcéru. Už pred jej narodením sa Dianne a jej muž Tim dozvedeli, že dievčatko bude postihnuté, ale Dianne sa rozhodla bojovať proti osudu a dievčatko si nechať. Tim neuniesol ťarchu zodpovednosti, nechcel sa dívať na utrpenie, ktoré už v mladosti zažil pri pohľade na umierajúceho brata, a ušiel na more. Dianne je spočiatku zúfalá, no potom pochopí, že nemá právo zaoberať sa svojím utrpením, pretože jej dcérka trpí ešte viac...

Kniha přináší překlady čtyř úspěšných románů se záhadnou nebo kriminální zápletkou od anglických a amerických autorů.

Dianne Robbins, een toegewijde alleenstaande moeder, heeft de grootste vreugde gekend maar ook het diepste verdriet. Enkel weken voordat har dochtertje werd geboren ontvingen zij en haar man Tim Mclntosh tragisch nieuws. Tim heeft er nooit aan gedacht dat zijn kind niet gezond ter wereld zou komen. Hij vlucht en laat Dianne met har pasgeboren gehandicapte baby Julia in de steek.

Sarah Talbot dacht zij haar eigen verjaardag nooit meer zou meemaken. Maar tegen elke verwachting in verslaat ze haar levensgevaarlijke ziekte. En ze is vastbesloten te genieten van deze nieuwe start. Tijdens een rondvlucht boven New York ontmoet Sarah de charmante piloot Will Burke. Ze zoekt steun in zijn armen en ontdekt een liefde die ze niet meer voor mogelijk had gehouden. Will straalt kracht en zelfvertrouwen uit. Maar Sarah voelt zich vooral aangetrokken door zijn kwetsbaarheid die hij zo hardnekkig probeert te verbergen. Samen vertrekken ze naar een prachtig eiland voor de kust van Maine om Sarahs weggelopen tienerzoon Mike over te halen weer naar huis te komen.

Returning to her childhood home on a New England island, Anne Davis seeks solace after her marriage falls apart due to a tragic accident. Amidst the harsh winter, she finds herself confronted with a devastating fire that engulfs the house filled with memories of love and security. In a moment of reckless bravery, she risks her life to save something invaluable, triggering a series of miraculous events that will change her life forever.

The moving novel of a family that discovers the everyday magic of life and the extraordinary power of love.

Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now Lestat is a rockstar in the demonic, shimmering 1980s. He rushes through the centuries in search of others like him, seeking answers to the mystery of his terrifying exsitence. His story, the second volume in Anne Rice's best-selling Vampire Chronicles, is mesmerizing, passionate, and thrilling.

In this acclaimed early novel New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice takes readers on an intensely moving journey through the intimate terrain of a rapturous marriage in sudden jeopardy–and follows one woman’s courageous search to find her way when everything, even her heart, seems lost.…Georgie Symonds didn’t think anything could shake her perfect marriage. She and Nick were meant for each other, everyone said so, and their life on the Connecticut shore, among Georgie’s close-knit family, is picture-perfect. But lately Nick has been consumed with his job on Wall Street, and Georgie finds herself plagued with suspicions too awful to contemplate. To distract herself, she plunges into her work with the Swift Observatory, examining the stories of people whose lives have been changed by unexpected tragedy. But it’s when a handsome stranger arrives on her doorstep that Georgie learns firsthand that when your dreams are in danger of collapsing, it’s time to create new ones.…