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Ocho noches blancas
by André Aciman<P>Es la noche de Navidad, y Henry deambula por los salones de un inmenso apartamento del Upper West Side de Nueva York, confundiéndose con los demás invitados de una fiesta que parece no acabar nunca. <P> De pronto, una voz lo sorprende: «Soy Clara», sin más, anuncia una mujer joven y hermosa, y estas dos palabras, tan simples y firmes, bastan para intrigar a Henry. <P>Luego, un cigarrillo compartido en la terraza y unas cuantas frases más los convierten en cómplices de una historia de amor única. <P>Nosotros, desde las páginas del libro, acompañamos a Henry en los días que siguen a la fiesta, a lo largo de las ocho noches blancas que separan la Navidad de la celebración de Año nuevo. <P>Ahí estamos, testigos privilegiados de las dudas del joven, de sus paseos solitarios en busca de Clara, de su desconcierto al verla de repente, de su miedo al compromiso y sus ganas de entrega. <P>Todo lo que suele caber en una gran aventura amorosa, aquí se destila en una semana inolvidable. <P>André Aciman, autor de la novela en la que se basa la película Call me by your name, rinde aquí un espléndido homenaje a las Noches blancas de Dostoievsky y a la mejor literatura de amor de todos los tiempos.
Octavia: A light-hearted and hilarious romcom from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Rivals
by Jilly Cooper OBEThe unmissable romcom from the bestselling author of Rivals'Absolutely brilliant' 5 STAR reader review'Such good fun!' 5 STAR reader review'I couldn't put it down . . . one of the best books I've read!' 5 STAR reader reviewAs soon as Octavia catches a glimpse of Jeremy in the nightclub, she knows she just has to have him. It doesn't matter that he's just got engaged to an old school friend of hers: good-natured Gussie. His look suggested bed rather than breakfast, and made her weak at the knees...Rich and stunning, Octavia is used to men falling in love with her at a moment's notice and an invitation to join Gussie and Jeremy for a cozy weekend on a canal barge comes like a gift from the gods. How can she fail to hook Jeremy?But the other part of the foursome is whizz-kid business tycoon Gareth Llewellyn, a swarthy Welshman with all the tenderness of a scrum-half...definitely not Octavia's type!And one way and another, he certainly manages to thwart her plans...'There is no one else like Cooper' Guardian'The Jane Austen of our time' HARPERS & QUEEN'The funniest and sharpest writer there is' Jenny Colgan'Flawlessly entertaining' Helen Fielding[cover may vary]
An October Bride (A Year of Weddings Novella)
by Katie GanshertWhat if the only way you could make your father&’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams?Emma Tate has just moved on from one fiancé, so when she announces a sudden engagement to her lifelong buddy Jake Sawyer, every busybody in Mayfair goes into high alert. Of course, no one but Jake and Emma know the real reason they&’re getting married—so Emma&’s dying father will have a chance to walk her down the aisle.But while Jake and Emma move forward with their plan—and frantically plan an October wedding—it becomes clear that their agreement has a few complications . . . the biggest being their true feelings for each other.With dubious friends, deliriously thrilled parents, and a town that won&’t keep its nose out of their business, Emma and Jake will have a lot to contend with if they&’re going to pull this off. The real question is: Who wants this wedding more, Emma&’s dad . . . or Emma?
October by Candlelight
by K. L. NooneLiving with former teen idol Finn Ransom isn’t like a movie. But it’s worth it.Wes loves his boyfriend, and he knows all the stories about Finn’s celebrity past and old accidents and rebuilt career -- or he thinks he does. But Wes also loves his organized historian’s life, neat and tidy and efficient -- and moving in with Finn is the opposite.Finn’s messy, colorful, exuberant ... and in love with autumn. Pumpkins. Black cats. Fall leaves. Rain. Wes wants to be patient, but one more cinnamon candle might be one too many.But maybe Wes doesn’t know everything about Finn’s past. And autumn candlelight is good for sharing stories ... and opening up hearts.
The October Country: Stories
by Ray BradburyWelcome to a land Ray Bradbury calls "the Undiscovered Country" of his imagination--that vast territory of ideas, concepts, notions and conceits where the stories you now hold were born. America's premier living author of short fiction, Bradbury has spent many lifetimes in this remarkable place--strolling through empty, shadow-washed fields at midnight; exploring long-forgotten rooms gathering dust behind doors bolted years ago to keep strangers locked out.. and secrets locked in. The nights are longer in this country. The cold hours of darkness move like autumn mists deeper and deeper toward winter. But the moonlight reveals great magic here--and a breathtaking vista.The October Country is many places: a picturesque Mexican village where death is a tourist attraction; a city beneath the city where drowned lovers are silently reunited; a carnival midway where a tiny man's most cherished fantasy can be fulfilled night after night. The October Country's inhabitants live, dream, work, die--and sometimes live again--discovering, often too late, the high price of citizenship. Here a glass jar can hold memories and nightmares; a woman's newborn child can plot murder; and a man's skeleton can war against him. Here there is no escaping the dark stranger who lives upstairs...or the reaper who wields the world. Each of these stories is a wonder, imagined by an acclaimed tale-teller writing from a place shadows. But there is astonishing beauty in these shadows, born from a prose that enchants and enthralls. Ray Bradbury's The October Country is a land of metaphors that can chill like a long-after-midnight wind...as they lift the reader high above a sleeping Earth on the strange wings of Uncle Einar.
October Kiss: Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie
by Kristen EthridgeHe's a brilliant businessman, but there's one thing she can teach him: how to enjoy the moment.Poppy&’s tried a lot of things. Yoga instruction. Pizza making. So far, none of them have seemed like her thing. Still, she doesn&’t have to know where her life is headed to live it with enthusiasm. Ever since his wife&’s death, Ryan&’s thrown himself into his work. Launching a successful new app will secure his children&’s future…even if it means he can&’t spend much time with them now. As a short-term nanny for Ryan&’s children, Poppy brings some much-needed fun and laughter. She&’s never been one to commit, so why is she feeling so attached to these children…and even more, to their dad? Could it be she&’s found her place at last? This funny, feel-good romance contains a free Hallmark original recipe for Pumpkin Soup with Parmesan Croutons.
October Moons
by Eve MortonDiamond "Di" Lamont is sick of her life in Vineland, a small town in Southern Ontario known for its nature pathways, its horticulture, and its wine. One afternoon Di escapes from her desk job for a walk in the park and soon stumbles on an enchanting naked woman who seems to be bathing in a nearby creek. Stunned by her discovery, Di is soon surprised again when the woman appears to be trans. When the woman runs away without exchanging a word, Di is left with too many questions and unfulfilled desires.In order to figure out her mystery woman, Di explores Vineland in a way she never had before, and along the way, finds out that the small town is host to a lot more interesting and unique people -- like the local bookstore that's also a coven, and numerous other trans women and queer people hiding in plain sight -- than she first thought.Genevieve Holloway never wanted to move to Vineland. Her girlfriend did, and now in the wake of her death, Gen continues to feel stuck. Her job sucks. Her apartment is filled with memories she doesn't want to have -- and getting caught naked in the local creek is the last straw. As the October moon waxes and wanes, Gen becomes determined to leave Vineland and never return, all the while just missing out on Di's affection and attention as she desperately seeks her mystery woman.Can a brief meeting during the first full moon of the month of October truly change these women's lives and lead them back to one another? Or is there no more magic left in Vineland for either one of them?
An October Question
by K. L. NooneWesley Kim wants to propose to his boyfriend. He just needs a perfect plan, so he can arrange the proposal of Finn’s dreams. But Finn keeps avoiding the subject. And Wes is beginning to worry.Finn Ransom has a secret: he’s planning to propose to Wes. He’s trying hard not to give his plan away. But he’s not good at keeping secrets. And he’s pretty sure Wes is starting to notice.Fortunately, the time’s just right for Finn to ask Wes a certain question, on a candlelit pumpkin-bright warm October evening ...
Oculta Nunca Más (Las Damas Abandonadas #5)
by Christina McKnightUna dama escondida de la sociedad… Lady Ellington, la hija ilegítima de un marqués adinerado, ha pasado toda su vida escondiéndose de la alta sociedad de Londres, tanto a los resultado de sus propios deseos como la actitud de su padre dominante y abusivo. Cuando el marqués fallece repentinamente, Ellie siente que sobre ella ha caído un peso e inmediatamente asume su papel como dueña de Drake House. Aunque constantemente actúa con cierto depotismo, se pregunta cuándo le será arrebatado todo. Por una buena razón, tan pronto como se despoja de su luto, llega una misiva, anunciando un heredero al Marquesado. Una persona de la que nunca ha oído hablar antes, pero con suficiente poder para cambiar su destino por completo. Un hombre que descubre los secretos de su pasado ... Oculto por su niñera durante su infancia y criado como un niño huérfano, Alex nunca ha tenido los beneficios de un gran nombre o una línea de sangre. Sin embargo, se contenta con trabajar duro y ganarse la vida como un mozo de establo en una de las mejores casas de Londres, demostrando ser digno tanto de su posición como de su amistad con la bella Lady Ellington. Cuando Ellie le pide ayuda con un asunto delicado, se complace en responder, pero pronto se encuentra en medio de más de lo que esperaba. Un encuentro inocente revela secretos de su pasado que nunca podría haber imaginado,descubre que es un duque por nacimiento. Pero incluso con la posibilidad de un título y todo lo que esto conlleva, Alex no está seguro de poder derribar las paredes que Ellie ha construido para proteger su corazón. Un amor que se puede ocultar ... Los dos tienen un amor innegable, puede que no sea suficiente para cerrar la brecha y superar los obstáculos que se interponen en su camino. Con cada secreto, hay algo más en juego. ¡No te pierdas la novedosa novela final de la serie “ Damas Abandonadas” de Christina McKnight! El Romance en su mejor mo
Ocurre que a veces (Serie Todas para una #Volumen 3)
by Mayte PascualComo en El que faltaba y Si yo te contara, Cloe, Nel, Sofía y Anaïs pasarán por situaciones imprevistas en las que, una vez más, pondrán a prueba su eterna amistad. ¿Lograrán seguir siendo una piña? Lo que sí es seguro es que las risas, con ellas, siempre están aseguradas... Ocurre que, a veces... las cosas no salen exactamente como habías planeado. ¿Qué sentirías si todo lo que creías seguro en tu vida se desmorona como un castillo de arena? ¿Y si eres una persona muy distinta a la que imaginabas? Quizá ya es hora de hacer realidad tus sueños, hasta los que nunca te atreverías a contar a nadie... Nel organiza la despedida de soltera de Cloe unas semanas antes de su boda. Anaïs no está muy convencida de encajar en el plan, pero una confesión a escondidas hará que Nel y ella estén mucho más unidas ese fin de semana que en los años que llevan siendo amigas. ¿Realmente está viviendo solo a medias, de puntillas? Puede que aún no sea demasiado tarde para descubrir lo que realmente le hace vibrar y estrenar una Anaïs completamente renovada... Sofía, por su parte, está deseando salir de su tediosa rutina. Desde hace un tiempo su humor no es el de antes. Adora a sus hijos, pero le roban todas sus energías. Y respecto a Toni... Algo le dice que, si no intentan cambiar las cosas, no tendrán mucho futuro juntos. Mientras él sueña con volver a su adorado sofá, ella tiene ganas de salir, hacer cosas nuevas, desmadrarse un poco... ¿Debería buscarse a alguien interesante con quien pasar el rato? ¿O plantearle un ultimátum a Toni? Quizá todo sea cuestión de abrir un poco la mente y buscar inspiración en métodos poco frecuentes y muy... picantes...
Odd Girl Out: Odd Girl Out, Something In Disguise, Falling, And Getting It Right
by Elizabeth Jane HowardThe award-winning author of the Cazalet Chronicles &“brilliantly&” examines a marriage disrupted by a beautiful interloper (The New York Times). Anne and Edmund Cornhill are the perfect couple. From their steadfast marriage to their beautiful home in the suburbs of London to their imperious yet charming cat, they paint a picture of stability to be emulated and admired—until Arabella Dawick appears in their lives. Beautiful, wealthy, and shiftless, twenty-two-year-old Arabella has spent her short years lavishing in luxury and loneliness, craving the kind of connection the Cornhills share. She comes to them wanting nothing more than their affection. But as the emotional and sexual ties between each of them grow and change, the once-idyllic home becomes a domestic minefield of desires and secrets, forever changing the dynamic between man and wife. With brutal honesty and stunning prose, the highly acclaimed author of The Sea Change and Getting It Right delves into the meaning of love, sex, and satisfaction, in a story that is at once startlingly unique and unsettlingly familiar.
Odd Man Out
by B. J. DanielsWould She Stand By Her Man...or Suspect him of Murder? Ever since J. D. Garrison had broken her adolescent heart when he'd skipped town years ago, the radio and the supermarket tabloids had been Denver McCallahan's only link to the man who'd become country music's "brightest star." That is, until her uncle Max got murdered.... Suddenly J.D. was waltzing back into her life...sweeping her off her feet and warning her not to trust his best friend, Pete, the one man who'd helped dry her teenage tears.The two men Denver loved most were now accusing each other of murder! One had stood by her...the other had broken her heart. Would Denver choose the right man?
Odd Man Out (Safe Haven)
by B.J. DanielsFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a woman goes under the protection of her high school crush when the only family she has left is murdered.After J. D. Garrison broke her adolescent heart when he skipped town years ago, Denver McCallahan’s only link to country music’s “brightest star” was the supermarket tabloids. But when her uncle Max is murdered, J.D. comes waltzing back into her life—sweeping her off her feet and warning her away from his former best friend, Pete—who’d helped Denver dry her teenage tears. Caught between the man who stood by her and the one who broke her heart, Denver will have to find out which man she can trust . . . and which man is a killer.
Odd One Out
by Nic Stone<P><P>From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin comes this illuminating exploration of old friendships, new crushes, and the path to self-discovery. Told in three voices, Nic Stone's new book is sure to please fans of Becky Albertalli, Nicola Yoon, and Jason Reynolds. <P>Courtney "Coop" Cooper <P>Dumped. Again. And normally I wouldn't mind. But right now, my best friend and source of solace, Jupiter Sanchez, is ignoring me to text some girl. <P>Rae Evelyn Chin <P>I assumed "new girl" would be synonymous with "pariah," but Jupiter and Courtney make me feel like I'm right where I belong. I also want to kiss him. And her. Which is . . . perplexing. <P>Jupiter Charity-Sanchez <P>The only thing worse than losing the girl you love to a boy is losing her to your boy. That means losing him, too. I have to make a move. . . . <P>One story. <P>Three sides. <P>No easy answers.
Odd Spirits
by S.T. GibsonLearn more about the characters from The Sunday Times bestselling author S.T. Gibson's Evocation in this gorgeously illustrated prequel novella to The Summoner's Circle series.It takes a lot of commitment to make a marriage between a modern ceremonial magician and a tarot witch work, but when a malevolent entity takes up residence in Rhys and Moira&’s home, their love will be pushed to the limits.Brewing up a solution is easier said than done when your magical styles are polar opposites; throw a psychic ex and a secret society in the mix, and things are bound to get messy.
Odd Thomas: You Are Destined to Be Together Forever (Short Story)
by Dean KoontzThe singular journey of Odd Thomas is approaching its unforgettable conclusion in Saint Odd. But before Odd's destiny is revealed, this exclusive eBook short story looks back--way back--to where it all began for Odd Thomas and Stormy Llewellyn, two souls who are destined to be together forever. Amid the dizzying rides, tantalizing games of chance, and fanciful attractions of a state fair, two teenage sweethearts on the cusp of life and love's pleasures find their way to a shadowy carnival tent brimming with curiosities. There, from the bizarre and enthralling Gypsy Mummy, a mechanized merchant of dreams and prognosticator of tomorrows, the young couple learns what fate promises for them. But fate, for Odd Thomas and Stormy Llewellyn, is something altogether different: full of dark corners, sharp edges, and things no seer or soothsayer could ever anticipate. And for Odd Thomas, a gallant fry cook from a sleepy California desert town, the future beckons--to listen to unquiet spirits, pursue unsettling mysteries, and learn shocking truths . . . for a purpose far greater than himself. Acclaim for Dean Koontz and his Odd Thomas novels "This is Koontz working at his pinnacle, providing terrific entertainment that deals seriously with some of the deepest themes of human existence: the nature of evil, the grip of fate and the power of love."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "The nice young fry cook with the occult powers is Koontz's most likable creation . . . candid, upright, amusing and sometimes withering."--The New York Times "One would be hard-pressed to find a more satisfying read. . . . Not since Watchers has Dean Koontz created such an endearing and enduring character as Odd Thomas. . . . A superb story from one of our contemporary masters."--San Antonio Express-News "An inventive . . . mix of suspense, whimsy and uplift."--The Washington Post "Heartfelt and provocative . . . a wonderfully rich and entertaining story."--Chicago Sun-Times "Suspense, tension, and surprising plot twists . . . Characters and the search for meaning, exquisitely crafted, are the soul of his work. . . . One of the master storytellers of this or any age."--The Tampa Tribune
The Oddest Little Beach Shop: A gorgeous and romantic read
by Beth Good'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author Katie FfordeFrom the first day of Annie's arrival in the sleepy Cornish resort of Polzel, next-door neighbour Gabriel seems determined to make her life difficult.Despite his sexy looks and angelic name, Gabriel behaves like an ogre to everyone, and has apparently been that way since losing his wife in a surfing accident. Annie would do far better, her friend Claudia urges her, to focus her attentions on Jamie instead. Jamie's the hottest lifeguard in the village - and her co-worker in the Polzel beach shop.But when Polzel's famous annual pie-rolling contest sees Annie and Gabriel forced together, it turns out Annie might have a thing for big Cornish ogres after all . . .A feel-good summer novella from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good and another quirky entry in her 'Oddest Little Shop' series.
The Oddest Little Beach Shop: A feel-good summer read!
by Beth Good'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author Katie FfordeFrom the first day of Annie's arrival in the sleepy Cornish resort of Polzel, next-door neighbour Gabriel seems determined to make her life difficult.Despite his sexy looks and angelic name, Gabriel behaves like an ogre to everyone, and has apparently been that way since losing his wife in a surfing accident. Annie would do far better, her friend Claudia urges her, to focus her attentions on Jamie instead. Jamie's the hottest lifeguard in the village - and her co-worker in the Polzel beach shop.But when Polzel's famous annual pie-rolling contest sees Annie and Gabriel forced together, it turns out Annie might have a thing for big Cornish ogres after all . . .A feel-good summer novella from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good and another quirky entry in her 'Oddest Little Shop' series.
The Oddest Little Book Shop: A feel-good read!
by Beth GoodEscape to the gorgeous seaside resort of Port Pol, where love and laughter overflow in the Cornish sunshine.'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author, Katie FfordeAfter ten long years away, television star Daisy Diamond is finally going home.She's not back at the gorgeous seaside resort of Port Pol in sunny Cornwall five minutes before she realises the mistake she's made. Her childhood sweetheart Nick Old - affectionately known as 'Devil' - is still living there, running the local bookshop, and he is determined to rekindle their flame.Daisy is no longer the dewy-eyed romantic of her school days. Her life may not have gone according to plan, but she's not afraid to show Nick how much she's grown since he famously dumped her at the school leavers' disco. Even if it means bending her heart out of shape a little . . . A charming summer novella from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good and another entry in her quirky 'Oddest Little Shop' series.
The Oddest Little Book Shop: A feel-good summer read!
by Beth GoodEscape to the gorgeous seaside resort of Port Pol, where love and laughter overflow in the Cornish sunshine.'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author, Katie FfordeAfter ten long years away, television star Daisy Diamond is finally going home.She's not back at the gorgeous seaside resort of Port Pol in sunny Cornwall five minutes before she realises the mistake she's made. Her childhood sweetheart Nick Old - affectionately known as 'Devil' - is still living there, running the local bookshop, and he is determined to rekindle their flame.Daisy is no longer the dewy-eyed romantic of her school days. Her life may not have gone according to plan, but she's not afraid to show Nick how much she's grown since he famously dumped her at the school leavers' disco. Even if it means bending her heart out of shape a little . . . A charming summer novella from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good and another entry in her quirky 'Oddest Little Shop' series.
The Oddest Little Chocolate Shop: A feel-good read!
by Beth GoodTreat yourself to something delicious . . .'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author Katie Fforde When Clementine discovers that Monsieur Ravel's beloved chocolaterie is about to close, she rushes to rescue it - without thinking through the consequences. A lost Persian cat, a depressed but utterly gorgeous French chocolatier, an allergic shop assistant in search of true love, the oddest little chocolate shop Clementine has ever seen . . .Can Clementine save them all, or has she bitten off more than she can chew? A delicious, feel-good novella set in the world of chocolate-making from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good.
The Oddest Little Chocolate Shop: A feel-good summer read!
by Beth GoodTreat yourself to something delicious . . .'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - bestselling author Katie Fforde When Clementine discovers that Monsieur Ravel's beloved chocolaterie is about to close, she rushes to rescue it - without thinking through the consequences. A lost Persian cat, a depressed but utterly gorgeous French chocolatier, an allergic shop assistant in search of true love, the oddest little chocolate shop Clementine has ever seen . . .Can Clementine save them all, or has she bitten off more than she can chew? A delicious, feel-good novella set in the world of chocolate-making from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good.
The Oddest Little Cornish Tea Shop: A feel-good read!
by Beth Good'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' Katie FfordeIt's a big day for Charlie Bell - the grand reopening of her Aunt Pansy's long-closed tea rooms in Tremevissey, a quaint Cornish seaside resort. But not everyone is happy for Charlie. The locals say the tea rooms are cursed. For Pansy was cruelly jilted by her lover, and walked out into the ocean, never to return.Charlie dismisses the 'curse' as superstitious nonsense, but by the end of the first day, her world is in tatters, and she's not even sure the tea rooms can open again. Then in walks a rugged, taciturn man with a sexy smile and everything he owns on his back, looking for a summer job . . .Is Gideon Petherick an angel in disguise? Or is history about to repeat itself?The latest novella in Beth Good's quirky and popular 'Oddest Little Shop' romcom series.
The Oddest Little Cornish Tea Shop: A feel-good summer read!
by Beth Good'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' Katie FfordeIt's a big day for Charlie Bell - the grand reopening of her Aunt Pansy's long-closed tea rooms in Tremevissey, a quaint Cornish seaside resort. But not everyone is happy for Charlie. The locals say the tea rooms are cursed. For Pansy was cruelly jilted by her lover, and walked out into the ocean, never to return.Charlie dismisses the 'curse' as superstitious nonsense, but by the end of the first day, her world is in tatters, and she's not even sure the tea rooms can open again. Then in walks a rugged, taciturn man with a sexy smile and everything he owns on his back, looking for a summer job . . .Is Gideon Petherick an angel in disguise? Or is history about to repeat itself?The latest novella in Beth Good's quirky and popular 'Oddest Little Shop' romcom series.
The Oddest Little Romance Shop: A feel-good read!
by Beth Good'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - Katie Fforde Izzie has the perfect plan for a perfect life. Work hard, get married, settle down, start a family. But when a mysterious Valentine's day card arrives, asking in a bold scrawl, 'Will you marry me?', it upends everything.Because Izzie thought she'd found Mr Right - and the card isn't from him.Puzzled, she sets out to discover the identity of her secret admirer . . . and is shocked by the truth. Torn in two directions, Izzie doesn't know what to do.Should she stick to the plan, or is it time to take life in a bold new direction?Another quirky, charming novella in the 'Oddest Little Shop' series from popular romantic comedy writer Beth Good.