Rebecca Wells groeide op in een levendige verhalenwereld, waar flamboyantie, flirten, vruchteloosheid en angst vermengd waren. Haar verbeelding werd aangewakkerd door het landschap van Louisiana, de ritmes, de muziek en de mensen, wat leidde tot een vroege liefde voor het bedenken en opvoeren van toneelstukken voor haar broers en zussen. Deze rijke omgeving, diep verbonden met het land en de lokale Afro-Amerikaanse cultuur, liet een onuitwisbare indruk achter op haar creatieve geest. Beïnvloed door literaire verkenningen van onderlinge verbondenheid en kritiek op consumentisme, vond ze bevrijding in de transformerende kracht van acteren. Haar academische reis verbreedde haar perspectief verder, waardoor ze het bijhouden van een dagboek adopteerde als een voortdurende oefening in zelfontdekking en artistieke expressie.
Set in the charming town of Heartsville, the story centers on Dr. Nora Flynn, a devoted veterinarian who transforms her clinic into a community hub. Her commitment to animal care fosters deep connections among townspeople, creating a supportive environment that celebrates both pets and the relationships they inspire. Through her work, Nora nurtures a sense of belonging, highlighting the importance of love and unity in a town rich with traditions.
"Lena has a secret: the touch of her skin can kill ... But after a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee to a village near the Silence, a mysterious forest with a reputation for luring people into the trees, never to be seen again ... Until the night an enigmatic girl stumbles out of the Silence ... Miranda ... is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess believed to hold the key to liberating the Gather from its tyrannical ruler and she offers Lena a bargain. If Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse"--
Maren has reunited with her girlfriend, Kaia, who had been abducted by the Aurati. Kaia seems more like a stranger than the lover Maren knew back home; Naava, the mother of all dragons, has retreated into seclusion to recover from her wounds, leaving Maren at a loss on how to set the rest of the dragons free; and worst of all, her friend Sev has been captured by the emperor's Talons. As a prisoner of Zefed, Sev is entangled in the court politics. Whispers of a rogue dragon mistress are spreading, and Sev knows that it won't be long before the emperor decides to make an example of him. When the fighting is over and the smoke clears, who will be left standing? -- adapted from jacket
New England Book Award Finalist A determined young woman sets out to rescue her kidnapped girlfriend by stealing a dragon from the corrupt emperor in this stunning fantasy debut that’s perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman.Raised among the ruins of a conquered mountain nation, Maren dreams only of sharing a quiet life with her girlfriend Kaia—until the day Kaia is abducted by the Aurati, prophetic agents of the emperor, and forced to join their ranks. Desperate to save her, Maren hatches a plan to steal one of the emperor’s coveted dragons and storm the Aurati stronghold. If Maren is to have any hope of succeeding, she must become an apprentice to the Aromatory—the emperor’s mysterious dragon trainer. But Maren is unprepared for the dangerous secrets she uncovers: rumors of a lost prince, a brewing rebellion, and a prophecy that threatens to shatter the empire itself. Not to mention the strange dreams she’s been having about a beast deep underground… With time running out, can Maren survive long enough to rescue Kaia from impending death? Or could it be that Maren is destined for something greater than she could have ever imagined?
Rebecca Wells' work celebrates the bond of sisterhood through her popular Ya-Ya series, which has resonated with women for over a decade. The first book, a monumental bestseller, remained at the top of the New York Times list for sixty-eight weeks and was adapted into a successful film. With over 5 million copies sold, it has inspired the formation of Ya-Ya clubs globally, highlighting its profound impact on women's connections and community.
For longtime Ya-Ya fans, as well as the lucky ones discovering Wells for the
first time, comes Wells's new standalone novel about the pull of first love,
the power of home, and everyday magic. My name is Calla Lily Ponder. I was
born in 1953, in La Luna, Louisiana. So begins Calla Lily's journey through
her magical childhood in La Luna, a small town named after the sparkling river
from which Calla draws her strength time and time again. It's in La Luna where
Calla Lily discovers her talent for fixing people's hair-learned at the side
of her talented and loving mother-but also the transformative gift of first
love. A series of tragic events leads Calla to search for a fresh start in a
beauty school in New Orleans, the wild and colourful city that allows Calla to
flourish into adulthood, and to realize her healing hands can do much more
than fix damaged hair.
Als in 1994 de kleindochter van een van de leden van een hechte groep Amerikaanse vriendinnen wordt ontvoerd, helpen zij en hun kinderen de geschokte ouders.
