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Rowan Coleman

    Rowan Coleman creëert verhalen die de diepten van de menselijke ervaring verkennen met zowel gevoeligheid als inzicht. Ondanks persoonlijke uitdagingen zoals dyslexie, vindt ze diepe vreugde en zingeving in het vertellen van verhalen, wat blijkt uit haar uitgebreide oeuvre. Haar schrijven wordt gevoed door het verlangen om het leven ten volle te leven en een diep begrip van verbinding. Colemans betrokkenheid reikt verder dan haar romans, aangezien ze actief goede doelen steunt, wat een bredere missie weerspiegelt om een positieve impact op de wereld te hebben.

    Rowan Coleman
    The Girl at the Window
    From Now Until Forever
    A Gift of Poison
    The Rise of the Red Monarch (The Brontë Mysteries)
    Spiegel
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    • Boek voor mijn dochters

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      • 13 uur lezen

      De naam van je eerste kind. Het gezicht van je geliefde. Je eigen leeftijd. Je adres... Stel dat je herinnering aan al deze doodgewone dagelijkse dingen ineens zou beginnen te vervagen? Hoe ga je dan door het leven? Kun je je kinderen nog grootbrengen? Opnieuw verliefd worden? Als Claire, moeder van twee dochters, een van drie en een van twintig, haar herinneringenboek begint te schrijven, weet ze al dat dit boek vol aantekeningen, fragmenten en anekdotes over niet al te lange tijd het enige zal zijn dat haar dochters en haar echtgenoot nog van haar hebben. Maar hoe vindt ze de kracht om het verleden te koesteren en vast te houden nu de toekomst als los zand door haar vingers glipt?

      Boek voor mijn dochters
      4,4
    • Spiegel

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      • 13 uur lezen

      De debuutroman van topmodel en actrice Cara Delevingne! Misschien ben ik eigenlijk wel door en door slecht... Red, Leo, Rose en Naomi horen er niet echt bij op school. Het leven is niet bepaald gemakkelijk voor hen, maar de muziek brengt hen samen, en ze hebben hoge verwachtingen van hun band, Mirror, Mirror. Tenminste, tot Naomi bewusteloos uit de Theems wordt gehaald en in het ziekenhuis terechtkomt. De politie doet het voorval af als een mislukte zelfmoordpoging, maar is dat wel zo? Terwijl Naomi in coma ligt, probeert Red achter de waarheid te komen. Wat volgt is een zoektocht die Reds hele wereld op zijn kop zet en een aantal duistere geheimen aan het licht brengt. Hoe goed kennen ze Naomi eigenlijk - en elkaar? Niets zal ooit meer zijn zoals het was, want een gebroken spiegel kan nooit meer worden gemaakt. Spiegel is een aangrijpende en sterke coming-of-ageroman over identiteit, seksualiteit, vriendschap en verraad.

      Spiegel
      3,5
    • A Gift of Poison

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      • 13 uur lezen

      The fourth adventure in the Brontë Mysteries series from bestselling author Rowan Coleman, writing under the pen name, Bella Ellis.

      A Gift of Poison
      4,2
    • From Now Until Forever

      • 336bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen

      From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Memory Book , an unforgettable, beautiful novel about what it means to live to the fullest and to love forever, for fans of The Time Traveler's Wife , Me Before You and Outlander .He's running out of time.Ben Church has never done anything extraordinary in his life - until now.Now, he needs to fulfil as many of his dreams as possible while he still can.Time is all she has.Vita Ambrose's life of parties and fabulous clothes looks wildly glamorous but in reality it has no meaning.She's seen too much, lived too much and lost too much.Together, can they make time stand still?Ben and Vita's connection is immediate, spontaneous and passionate. But the clock is ticking.Can they find a way to make their love live forever? Because every moment matters when it might be your last . . .

      From Now Until Forever
      3,7
    • The Girl at the Window

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      • 14 uur lezen

      Set against the backdrop of Ponden Hall, a historic house steeped in stories, the narrative follows Trudy Heaton as she returns home after her husband's death, bringing her young son, Will, who struggles to accept the loss. As Trudy navigates her grief and attempts to reconnect with her quirky mother, the echoes of past lives at the Hall intertwine with their present, creating a poignant exploration of love, family, and healing. The novel is praised for its beautiful writing and emotional depth, promising a life-affirming journey.

      The Girl at the Window
      3,7
    • The Red Monarch

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      A new Bronte Mystery from Bella Ellis, a pen name for bestselling author, Rowan Coleman.

      The Red Monarch
      4,0
    • Runaway Wife

      • 464bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      After escaping an abusive marriage, Rose Pritchard seeks a fresh start in a charming Cumbrian village with her bright, seven-year-old daughter. The stunning landscape rekindles her hope and encourages her to reconnect with her past. As Rose discovers her inner strength, she learns that one's identity is shaped not by what is left behind, but by the aspirations for the future. This heartfelt journey explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of love and community.

      Runaway Wife
      4,0
    • From the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MEMORY BOOK, WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS is 'tender, poignant, hopeful' Sunday Mirror. 'A bittersweet story about love and letting go, you'll remember these wonderfully affecting and very human characters long after you''ve turned the last page' Sunday Express Stella Carey exists in a world of night. Married to an ex-soldier, she leaves the house every evening as Vincent locks himself away, along with the scars and the secrets he carries. During her nursing shifts, Stella writes letters for her patients to their loved ones - some full of humour, love and practical advice, others steeped in regret or pain - and promises to post these messages after their deaths. Until one night Stella writes the letter that could give her patient one last chance at redemption, if she delivers it in time...

      We are all made of Stars. Zwanzig Zeilen Liebe, englische Ausgabe
      4,0
    • The Diabolical Bones

      • 352bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      A new Bronte Mystery from Bella Ellis, a pen name for bestselling author, Rowan Coleman.

      The Diabolical Bones
      4,0
    • The Summer of Impossible Things

      • 432bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      If you could change the past, would you? *As seen on ITV in The Zoe Ball Book Club* 'Beautiful, well-written...I got goosebumps' Alex Jones 'Portrayed 1977 so brilliantly...it would make an amazing movie' Zoe Ball ----------------------------------------------- How far would you go to save the person you love? Luna is about to do everything she can to save her mother's life. Even if it means sacrificing her own. A beautiful novel about family, courage, sacrifice and love in all its guises from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Memory Book ----------------------------------------------- With over 150 5* reviews, this is what readers are saying about this irresistiblepage-turner- 'Best book of the year for me' 'It's a poignant but ultimately life-affirming journey' 'A wonderful novel, full of love and friendship and vitality' 'This story was magical and I loved it' 'Truly outstanding storytelling' 'A book that really stayed with me'

      The Summer of Impossible Things
      3,9
    • Ruby Parker. Soap Star

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      • 9 uur lezen

      Fame brings unexpected challenges for child soap-star Ruby Parker, who navigates the pressures and pitfalls of celebrity life. As she grapples with the realities of stardom, Ruby learns valuable lessons about friendship, identity, and the importance of staying true to herself amidst the glitz and glamour. This coming-of-age story highlights the struggles and triumphs of a young girl in the spotlight, revealing that the journey to self-discovery can be just as significant as the pursuit of fame.

      Ruby Parker. Soap Star
      3,8
    • The Vanished Bride

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      • 11 uur lezen

      Before they became legendary writers, Charlotte Bront', Emily Bront', and Anne Bront' were detectors in this charming historical mystery. Not yet published novelists, they have well-honed imaginations and are expert readers. And, as Charlotte remarks, "detecting is reading between the lines--it's seeing what is not there."ing what is not there."

      The Vanished Bride
      3,8
    • The accidental mother

      • 420bladzijden
      • 15 uur lezen

      Successful businesswoman Sophie Mills lives with her cat in a designer flat. But life changes abruptly when she finds herself in sole charge of two young children. Sophie soon realizes that she needs more than a business plan to cope with motherhood.

      The accidental mother
      3,8
    • The Other Sister

      • 400bladzijden
      • 14 uur lezen

      Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Dorothy Koomson and Liane Moriarty, this is an uplifting and heartfelt novel from the author of The Memory Book, which was featured in the Richard & Judy book club 2014Willow and Holly are identical twins. They are everything to each other. Holly calls Willow her rock, her soul mate, her other half. And Willow feels the same about Holly. They are alike in every respect except one - Willow is afraid on the inside. And all because of a secret - one that binds the sisters closely together and yet has meant their adult lives have taken two very different paths.Willow often feels there are large parts of her missing, qualities she only knows she's lacking because she sees them in her sister. For a very long time Willow has felt separated from Holly by one terrible moment in time - a moment that meant Willow's life was never the same again. And when the past catches up with her, Willow realises it's finally time for her to face her fears, and - with Holly's help - learn to laugh out loud once more...

      The Other Sister
      3,7
    • Looking for Captain Poldark

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      • 4 uur lezen

      Four strangers, united by their shared love of POLDARK, come together on a trip to Cornwall in search of their hero... Lisa has sworn off love and relationships after a really bad experience, but lately sheâe(tm)s been tempted to take a chance on a more exciting life. First she meets other fans of the TV show Poldark online. Then she proposes a very special road trip to Cornwall, in search of where their favourite show is being filmed. But can four strangers find friendship, as well as a certain sexy hunk on their trip south?

      Looking for Captain Poldark
      3,7
    • River Deep

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      • 15 uur lezen

      An original and hugely enjoyable novel about the complex emotions of separation, coming to terms with the loss, and finding that life doesn’t have to end with a broken affair -- it is only the beginning.

      River Deep
      3,5
    • The Accidental Family

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      • 15 uur lezen

      "Six months ago, city girl Sophie Mills gave up everything to move to Cornwall. All to be with the man that she thinks she loves, and his two daughters who she knows she loves. ut adjusting to life in the countryside isn t quite as easy as Sophie imagined it would be. Designer shoes aren t nearly so readily available not that she ever has any occasion to wear them and sometimes she doesn t even recognise herself; which most of the time makes her happy but every now and then scares her to death. he hardest thing of all for Sophie is to make that final commitment to actually move in with Louis and the girls she s been the longest paying guest of the Avalon B&B, St Ives in the history of the establishment. And as she tries to adapt to country living, her newly adopted family and discovering more about Louis s past, she begins to wonder if she s got what it takes to make it all work "

      The Accidental Family
      3,6
    • The Accidental Wife

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      • 15 uur lezen

      A witty and warm-hearted novel about knowing when your life has taken a wrong turn, from the author of The Memory Book. Alison James thinks she might be living the wrong life. She loves her husband Marc and their three children but somehow, in the process of building a perfect life for her family, she seems to have lost herself. And sometimes she worries that she's being punished for how it all started - for the day she ran away with her best friend's boyfriend.Catherine Ashley knows she's living the wrong life. She adores her two daughters, but she'd always thought that at thirty-one she'd be more than a near-divorcee with a dead-end job. In those dark middle-of-the-night moments that come all too often these days, her mind still flicks back to the love of her life: Marc James.And she still wonders whether Alison stole her life as well as her boyfriend.Alison and Catherine have been living separate lives, a hundred miles apart, for fifteen years - since Alison and Marc ran away together. But now Alison's moving back to Farmington, the town in which they both grew up. And they're about to find out just how different both their lives could still be ...

      The Accidental Wife
      3,5
    • A wise and warm-hearted novel about fresh starts, from the author of The Memory Book.Ellie Woods spends her days immersed in the escapist pages of the romantic novels she lovingly edits. But her reality is somewhat less rose-tinted. Once upon a time, Ellie had her 'happily ever after' moment when she married her beloved Nick, but fifteen years later her husband's tragic death leaves her alone with their soon-to-become-a-teenager son, faced with a mountain of debt, and on the verge of losing the family home.On the brink of bankruptcy, Ellie finally succumbs to her sister's well-meant bullying and decides to rent out some rooms. And all too soon the indomitable Allegra with her love for all things lavender, Sabine on secondment from Berlin and estranged from her two-timing husband, and unreconstructed lads' mag aficionado Matt enter her ordered but fragile existence - each with their own messy life in tow. And Ellie finds herself forced to step out of the pages of the romantic novels she hides behind, and learn to live - and love - again.Maybe a new chapter is about to begin for them all...

      The happy home for broken hearts
      3,5
    • Paragon

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      • 14 uur lezen

      Tobias Eli has drifted for many years, struggling to find direction in his life. But on a return trip home he discovers, by way of a mysterious family heirloom that he is a Paragon - a race of superhuman warriors brought into being by a pantheon of extra-dimensional beings who have overseen the solar system since its beginning. When a war from a long forgotten era threatens to return, Tobias joins with new allies to find his purpose and defend the Earth.

      Paragon
    • Wolken wegschieben

      • 448bladzijden
      • 16 uur lezen

      Manchmal hat Willow Briar das Gefühl, unter einer dicken Regenwolke zu leben. Sie könnte es darauf schieben, dass sie ein paar Pfunde zu viel auf die Waage bringt. Oder dass sie verlernt hat zu lieben. Oder dass ihre skrupellose Chefin sie als ihre Leibeigene betrachtet. Doch der eigentliche Grund für ihre Unzufriedenheit liegt tief in ihrer Vergangenheit. Willow weiß: Sie muss etwas ändern und ihre Dämonen besiegen. Denn nur Verlierer stehen im Regen – aber wahre Gewinner schieben die Wolken einfach weg.

      Wolken wegschieben
      3,7
    • Küsse keinen unter dreißig

      • 540bladzijden
      • 19 uur lezen

      Ein Bett von Habitat, ein perfekter Ehemann und der ideale Job. Das sollte am dreißigsten Geburtstag vorhanden sein - meinen Rosie, Jenny und Selin. Leider sind sie weit davon entfernt. Rosie ist bereits geschieden, Jenny ist von ihrem Freund verlassen worden und an Selins letzte Beziehung kann sich keiner mehr erinnern. Die Aussichten auf das Bilderbuch-Leben werden nicht besser, als Rosie von ihrem Ex-Mann schwanger wird, Jenny sich in einen zehn Jahre jüngeren Teenager verguckt, und Selin sich in einen viel älteren Mann verliebt.

      Küsse keinen unter dreißig