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Sunrise by the Sea: Escape to the Cornish coast with this brand new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

'Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan' Sunday Express'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes___________________________________ In a quaint seaside resort, a charming bakery holds the key to another world... Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan 'An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes'This sweet romance will lift your spirits' Sunday Mirror'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes'Irresistible' Jill Mansell'Just lovely' Katie Fforde'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella___________________________________When she is given the opportunity to move to a remote tidal island off the Cornish Coast, Marisa Rossi decides some peace and quiet might be just what she needs.Since the death of her beloved grandfather back in Italy, she's been struggling to find a way out of her grief. Perhaps this will be the perfect place for her to recuperate.But Mount Polbearne is a far cry from the sleepy little place she was imagining. Between her noisy piano-teaching Russian neighbour and the hustle and bustle of a busy community, Marisa finds solitude is not so easy to come by. Especially when she finds herself somehow involved with a tiny local bakery desperately in need of some new zest to save it . . .___________________________________ Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan 'Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside''Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished''There's something so engaging about her characters and plots''Her books are like a big, warm blanket''Her stories are just so fabulous''She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life''The woman is just magic'

Sunset Bay Sanctuary (A Sunset Bay Novel #1)

The spectacular scenery and craggy beaches draw tourists to the small Oregon town of Sunset Bay. But Sanctuary Ranch offers a different kind of experience: a refuge for people—and animals—desperate for a new beginning . . . Haylee Hansen has made a career out of caring for and training the dogs and horses on her aunt’s ranch. Part halfway house, part work camp, it also gives troubled kids and adults the tough love they so desperately need. Haylee should know. She was her aunt’s first success story. But now her turbulent past is about to show up on her doorstep . . . After thirteen years running a level one emergency room in Portland, Dr. Aiden McCall arrives in Sunset Bay a broken man. Anger and anxiety have nearly taken over his life—and could sabotage his new job at the local hospital. Until someone proposes an unconventional solution: a therapy dog. Haylee has seen her share of damaged people, but no one like Aiden. As she tries to match him with the perfect dog, he’ll help her to see that no one has a perfect life. And that opening yourself up to love is the only way to heal your soul . . .

Sunset Bridge (The Happiness Key Novels #4)

“This delightful story is full of humor and romantic moments . . . a sure hit with . . . fans and readers looking for a lighthearted and well-plotted beach book.” —Publishers WeeklyFormer socialite Tracy Deloche has nothing to her name but five ramshackle beach cottages and the unlikely friendships she’s formed with her tenants. Wanda, wise waitress turned popular pie-shop owner. Janya, the young Indian wife whose arranged marriage surprises her every day. Alice, a widow raising her complex tween-age granddaughter. And Maggie, Wanda’s daughter, a former Miami cop with a love life as complicated as Tracy’s own.The new man in Tracy’s life hasn’t mentioned love or commitment—and Tracy has just discovered she’s pregnant. Janya longs to be a mother—and suddenly has two young siblings in her care. Maggie helps out at Wanda’s Wonderful Pies . . . but is the kitchen big enough for both mother and daughter? And Alice may lose her beloved granddaughter to someone no one expected. . . . As a tropical storm brews, the wind carries surprises and secrets over the bridge to Happiness Key. Now, more than ever, five friends will discover just how much they need one another.

Sunset Gun: Light Verse (Vintage Classics)

Now available as a stand-alone edition, the famous humorist&’s second collection of poetry ranges from lighthearted self-deprecation to gleefully acid-tongued satire and dark comedy.One of the Jazz Age&’s most beloved poets, Dorothy Parker earned her reputation as the wittiest woman in America with her popular light verse, which was regularly published in Vanity Fair, Life, and The New Yorker. Her debut poetry collection, Enough Rope, was a runaway bestseller, and she followed it up in 1928 with the equally delightful collection Sunset Gun. The poems gathered here range from barbed satires to light-hearted laments, all laced with Parker&’s unmistakable sense of humor, one that manages to be both cynical and sparkling.Thought for a Sunshiny MorningIt costs me never a stab nor squirm To tread by chance upon a worm.&“Aha, my little dear,&” I say,&“Your clan will pay me back some day.&”

Sunset in Central Park: The perfect romantic comedy to curl up with (From Manhattan with Love #2)

A garden designer who buries her true feelings is about to discover how friendship can blossom into something more in this “sweet and sexy” romance (Booklist).Love has never been a priority for garden designer Frankie Cole. After witnessing the fallout of her parents’ divorce, she’s seen the devastation an overload of emotion can cause. The only man she feels comfortable with is her friend Matt—but that’s strictly platonic. If only she found it easier to ignore the way he makes her heart race . . . Matt Walker has loved Frankie for years. But sensing how fragile she is beneath her feisty exterior, he’s always played it cool. Now, as he uncovers new depths to the girl he’s known forever, he doesn’t want to wait a moment longer. He’s determined to prove that she can trust him with her heart, and finally kiss her under the Manhattan sunset.

Sunset on Moonlight Beach: A Moonlight Harbor Novel (A Moonlight Harbor Novel #5)

&“Roberts proves again why she is the premier purveyor of small-town, feel-good romance.&” —Booklist USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts takes readers back to the sun-dappled shores of Moonlight Harbor as its citizens find hope, happiness and humor in the wake of a tragic loss.Jenna Jones has been standing on the shore of the Sea of Love for too long. Even with two good men interested in her, she's been afraid to wade in. According to her best friend, Courtney, she should. The water&’s fine. Life is great! Practically perfect, if you don&’t count Courtney&’s problems with her cranky ex-boss. Maybe Courtney&’s right. It&’s time to dive in.When tragedy strikes, everything changes and Jenna's more confused than ever. But this fresh heartache might help her figure out at last who she can turn to when times get tough.Full of warmth and humor, Sunset on Moonlight Beach proves that every ending can be the beginning of a beautiful new story.&“A sun-dappled, ocean-splashed, and superbly satisfying addition to the endlessly charming Moonlight Harbor series.&” —Booklist on The Summer RetreatDon't miss these other delightful entries in the Moonlight Harbor series: Welcome to Moonlight HarborWinter at the BeachThe Summer RetreatBeachside Beginnings

Sunset Shimmer's Time to Shine: My Little Pony (Equestria Girls #4)

Another exciting chapter book for fans of My Little Pony Equestria Girls!Copyright © 2015 Hasbro.

The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp (Miss Sharp Investigates #1)

A quirky group of seniors attempts to solve one murder while covering up another—with the help of an enterprising tortoise—in this twisty, darkly funny mystery from the author of Three Bags Full.It has been an eventful morning for Agnes Sharp and the other inhabitants of Sunset Hall, a house share for the old and unruly in the sleepy English countryside. Although they have had some issues (misplaced reading glasses, conflicting culinary tastes, decreasing mobility, and gluttonous grandsons), nothing prepares them for an unexpected visit from a police officer with some shocking news. A body has been discovered next door. Everyone puts on a long face for show, but they are secretly relieved the body in question is not the one they&’re currently hiding in the shed (sorry, Lillith).It seems the answer to their little problem with Lillith may have fallen right into their laps. All they have to do is find out who murdered their neighbor, so they can pin Lillith&’s death on them, thus killing two (old) birds with one stone (cold killer).With their plan sorted, Agnes and her geriatric gang spring into action. After all, everybody likes a good mystery. Besides, the more suspicion they can cast about, surely the less will land on them. To investigate, they will step out of their comfort zone and tangle with sinister bakers, broken stairlifts, inept criminals, the local authorities, and their own dark secrets.

Sunshine and Spice

When two complete opposites agree to fake date in order to solve their cultural dilemmas, they find the only force more powerful than an immigrant mother&’s matchmaking schemes might just be true love.Naomi Kelly will do anything to make her new brand consulting business a success. When she lands a career saving contract to rebrand the Mukherjee family&’s failing local bazaar, she knows there can be no mistakes. But as the &“oops&” baby of a free-spirited Bengali mother, Naomi&’s lack of connection to her roots represents everything Gia Mukherjee disdains.Enter, Dev Mukherjee.Dev knows everything his mother wants…including her wish for him to get married, like, yesterday. When Gia hires a matchmaker (without, you know, asking him), Dev vows to do whatever it takes to avoid ending up in a cold, loveless marriage. When a potential match assumes Naomi is his girlfriend, the solution to both their problems becomes clear: Naomi will pretend to date Dev in order to sabotage his mother&’s matchmaking efforts in exchange for lessons in Bengali culture. Flawless plan, right?But as Naomi and Dev bond over awful dancing at Garba, couples cooking classes, and tackling the rebrand as a team, they start to realize while their relationship may be fake, their feelings for each other are starting to become very real. As the line between reality and rumor blurs, Naomi and Dev must confront what it means to fit the mold, and decide how much they&’re willing to risk for love.

Sunshine Beach

In this brand-new summer read by the USA Today bestselling author of The House on Mermaid Point, three women join forces to bring a historic seaside hotel back to life... There's nothing that a fresh coat of paint and a few glasses of wine can't fix... After losing their life savings in a Ponzi scheme, Maddie, Avery, and Nikki have banded together to make the most of what they have left, using their determination, ingenuity, guts, and a large dose of elbow grease. It's Maddie's daughter Kyra who stumbles across a once glorious beachfront hotel that has fallen into disrepair. The opportunity to renovate this seaside jewel is too good to pass up--especially when they come up with the idea of shooting their own independent television show about the restoration. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. With the cameras rolling, Maddie's second-chance romance with her all-too-famous new boyfriend gets complicated, Avery struggles with grief over the loss of her mother, and Nikki's reluctance to commit to the man who loves her could leave her to face the biggest challenge of her life. Even the hotel seems to be against them, when their renovation uncovers a decades-old unsolved murder which just might bring their lives tumbling down all over again...From the Trade Paperback edition.

Sunshine Nails: A Novel

A tender and funny debut about a Vietnamese Canadian family who will do whatever it takes to keep their no-frills nail salon afloat after a multimillion-dollar chain opens across the street.Vietnamese refugees Debbie and Phil Tran have made a good life for themselves in Toronto, but their landlord has just jacked up the rent of their family-run nail salon, Sunshine Nails, and it&’s way more than they can afford. When Take Ten, a glamorous chain offering a more luxurious salon experience, moves into the neighborhood, the Tran family is terrified of losing their business—and the community they&’ve built around them. But daughter Jessica comes to their rescue. She&’s just moved back home after a messy breakup and an even messier firing. Together with her workaholic brother, Dustin, and recently immigrated cousin, Thuy, they devise some good old-fashioned sabotage. But as the line between right and wrong gets blurred, relationships are put to the test, and Debbie and Phil must choose: Do they keep their family intact or fight for their salon? Full of memorable manicures and even more memorable characters, Sunshine Nails is a humorous and heartfelt novel about family, resilience, and what it means to start over.

Sunshine Nails: A Novel

A Real Simple Must-Read Book of Summer 2023 &“Mai Nguyen has proven herself to be a real standout.&” —Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author A tender, humorous, and page-turning debut about a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto who will do whatever it takes to protect their no-frills nail salon after a new high end salon opens up—even if it tears the family apart. Perfect for readers of Olga Dies Dreaming and The Fortunes of Jaded Women.Vietnamese refugees Debbie and Phil Tran have built a comfortable life for themselves in Toronto with their family nail salon. But when an ultra-glam chain salon opens across the street, their world is rocked. Complicating matters further, their landlord has jacked up the rent and it seems only a matter of time before they lose their business and everything they&’ve built. They enlist the help of their daughter, Jessica, who has just returned home after a messy breakup and a messier firing. Together with their son, Dustin, and niece, Thuy, they devise some good old-fashioned sabotage. Relationships are put to the test as the line between right and wrong gets blurred. Debbie and Phil must choose: do they keep their family intact or fight for their salon? Sunshine Nails is a light-hearted, urgent fable of gentrification with a cast of memorable and complex characters who showcase the diversity of immigrant experiences and community resilience.

Sunshine on Scotland Street: 44 Scotland Street Series (8) (44 Scotland Street #8)

Scotland Street witnesses the wedding of the century of Angus Lordie to Domenica Macdonald, but as the newlyweds depart on honeymoon Edinburgh is in disarray. Recovering from the trauma of being best man, Matthew is taken up by a Dane called Bo, while Cyril eludes his dog-sitter and embarks on an odyssey involving fox-holes and the official residence of a cardinal. Narcissist Bruce meets his match in the form of a sinister doppelganger; Bertie, set up by his mother for fresh embarrassment at school, yearns for freedom; and Big Lou goes viral. But the residents of Scotland Street rally, and order - and Cyril - is restored by the combined effects of understanding, kindness, and, most of all, friendship.

Sunshine on Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street #8)

Scotland Street witnesses the wedding of the century of Angus Lordie to Domenica Macdonald, but as the newlyweds depart on honeymoon Edinburgh is in disarray. Recovering from the trauma of being best man, Matthew is taken up by a Dane called Bo, while Cyril eludes his dog-sitter and embarks on an odyssey involving fox-holes and the official residence of a cardinal. Narcissist Bruce meets his match in the form of a sinister doppelganger; Bertie, set up by his mother for fresh embarrassment at school, yearns for freedom; and Big Lou goes viral. But the residents of Scotland Street rally, and order - and Cyril - is restored by the combined effects of understanding, kindness, and, most of all, friendship.

Sunshine Over Wildflower Cottage: New beginnings, old secrets, and a place to call home - escape to Wildflower Cottage for love, laughter and friendship.

The perfect escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling author&‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie JohnsonNew beginnings, old secrets, and a place to call home - escape to Wildflower Cottage for love, laughter and friendship …Viv arrives at Wildflower Cottage, a tumbledown animal sanctuary, for the summer. Her job is to help with the admin, but the truth is she is here for something much closer to her heart.Geraldine runs the Wildflower Cottage sanctuary. She escaped from her past to find happiness here, but now her place of refuge is about to come under threat. Can she keep her history at bay and her future safe?Two women join forces for one shared cause - with unexpected results ...Praise for Milly Johnson: 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman &‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon &‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre&’ Jill Mansell &‘Warm, optimistic and romantic&’ Katie Fforde

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town

In this lavishly illustrated gift edition, Stephen Leacock's beloved comic classic gets a fresh new look from renowned cartoonist Seth As funny, relevant, and insightful today as when it was first published, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town presents a vibrant and unforgettable portrait of the delightful citizens of the fictional small town of Mariposa, Ontario. Now in this sumptuously designed gift edition, internationally acclaimed cartoonist Seth brings his unique vision and artistry to bear on the inhabitants of this little town to spectacular effect. With more than 40 full- and double-page colour illustrations throughout, this special edition is an extraordinarily beautiful and loving tribute to Mariposa and its residents, one that is sure to enchant long-time fans of Leacock's book as well as captivate a new generation of readers.

Super Animals! (Step into Reading)

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it&’s a melting pot where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn&’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. This Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader is based on Disney Zootopia, in theaters on March 4, 2016.

The Super Awful Superheroes of Classroom 13 (Classroom 13 Ser. #4)

For fans of Captain Underpants or Sideways Stories from Wayside School, this new chapter book series is perfect for reluctant readers.When the 13th Classroom is struck by purple lightning, something strange happens--all of the students get SUPERPOWERS! You might think this was superb, but it was not. (It was sorta silly.) With great gifts comes wild weather, giant roaches, atomic farts, and other tricky troubles. As the students of Classroom 13 are about to learn, getting superpowers is not always super. If YOU could have a superpower, what would it be? The final chapter of each book encourages young readers to write their OWN chapter and send it in to the author, Honest Lee!The Super Awful Superheroes of Classroom 13 is the fourth title in a new chapter book series of hilarious stories about a very unlucky classroom. Each story is full of humor, action, and fun that will prompt hours of conversation among friends, families, and classrooms. (Psst! Hey you. Yeah, YOU! Just between us, this book also has a secret code hidden in every book that kids will have to figure out to read a chapter. Kids'll love it!) ©2018 by Hachette Book Group, Inc.

Super Chill: A Year of Living Anxiously

Adam&’s comics deal with weightier topics like seasonal affective disorder and struggles with self-esteem, while also touching on the silly and absurd—like his brief, but intense obsession with crystals. With a bright, positive outlook and a sense of humor, Super Chill tells a story that is both highly relatable and intensely personal.

Super Chill: A Year of Living Anxiously

Adam&’s comics deal with weightier topics like seasonal affective disorder and struggles with self-esteem, while also touching on the silly and absurd—like his brief, but intense obsession with crystals. With a bright, positive outlook and a sense of humor, Super Chill tells a story that is both highly relatable and intensely personal.

Súper Chistes. Los mejores chistes de animales (Súper Chistes #Volumen 4)

Un recopilatorio de Súper Chistes para niños sobre nuestros mejores amigos: los animales. ¡Te partirás de risa! ¿Tienes vista de lince o no ves tres en un burro? ¿Te gusta buscarle los tres pies al gato o eres más de pensar en las musarañas? Tanto si te crees un gallito como si tienes malas pulgas o te gusta hacer el ganso, seguro que ya has descubierto quiénes son los protagonistas de este desternillante libro de Súper Chistes. ¿Has dicho los animales? ¡Has acertado!

Súper Clea 2 Que es fon el planeta! (Sèrie Súper Clea #Volumen 2)

Viu les aventures més màgiques amb la Súper Clea, ¡superheroïna per sorpresa! A tothom li encanten les vacances: també a les superheroïnes com la Clea!Quan arriba a una illa paradisíaca amb els amics, tot és perfecte: platja, relax... i Masterchof! Qui els havia de dir que el programa de cuina més famós del moment arribaria a un lloc tan remot?Però hi ha una cosa més important que prendre el sol o fer un bon glacejat per als cupcakes: el món s'està fonent com un gelat! És moment de posar-se l'anell i salvar el món un altre cop.Aconseguirà que tot surti bé abans que es fongui el planeta?

Súper Clea 2 ¡Que se funde el planeta! (Serie Súper Clea #Volumen 2)

Vive las aventuras más mágicas con Super Clea, ¡superheroína por sorpresa! A todo el mundo le encantan las vacaciones: ¡también a las superheroínas como Clea! Cuando llega a una isla paradisíaca con sus amigos, todo es perfecto: playa, relax... y ¡Masterchof! ¿Quién les iba a decir que el programa de cocina más famoso del momento llegaría a un lugar tan remoto? Pero hay algo más importante que tomar el sol o hacer un buen glaseado para los cupcakes: ¡el mundo se está derritiendo como un helado! Es momento de ponerse el anillo y salvar el mundo de nuevo. ¿Conseguirá que todo salga bien antes de que se funda el planeta?

Súper Clea 3. El secret de la selva maragda (Sèrie Súper Clea #Volumen 3)

Viu les aventures més màgiques amb la Súper Clea, ¡superheroïna per sorpresa! Què faries si et convidessin a passar uns dies a l'Amazones? La Clea i els seus amics ho tenen claríssim: és l'oportunitat perfecta per anar a la selva tropical! Però a la selva hi passa alguna cosa estranya... i tot es complica quan el futur emperador ho comença a posar tot cap per avall. La Clea necessita els poders del seu anell per solucionar-ho! L'únic problema és que sembla que els seus superpoders no funcionen com sempre... Ha d'esbrinar què està passant abans no sigui massa tard! Aconseguirà descobrir el secret que s'amaga a la selva maragda?