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Seventeen years ago, Tilly Stone (age thirteen) is left to fend for herself in rural Pennsylvania when her infamous eco-terrorist father disappears under mysterious circumstances. Ever since she's tried to forget the dams they blew up together and forge a new life until her father's return threatens to upend her small-town world and her friendship with the dogged FBI agent still pursuing him. Ultimately, as the past and present fuse and blow up with more than one kind of casualty, Tilly must choose between the father she loves and her home.

Carley Dawson’s story isn’t just about achieving fame and fortune in the glamorous world of music production; it’s about the transformative power of pursuing one’s dreams with unwavering determination. It’s a story rooted in the familiar soil of a small Alabama town, where Carley’s musical talents first blossomed amidst the backdrop of family, friends, and the rhythmic pulse of a local bar.

Buddy Steel, acting Sheriff of Freedom, California, is enjoying some well-deserved R&R at a friend's mountain hideaway when he's called home to investigate a home invasion—at his father's address. The break-in is just one in a series, perpetrated by ingeniously inventive burglars. To complicate matters, Buddy must also investigate a spate of cyber crimes targeting local businesses and individuals—an area well outside of his experience and comfort zone.

When five hikers set out to explore the forgotten trails, they expect a weekend of fresh air, laughter, and maybe a local ghost story or two. But the higher they climb, the quieter the woods become. No phone signal. No help. Just the trees, the cold, and the feeling that they're not alone. What begins as an off-the-grid camping trip slowly twists into something far more brutal. There's something in the forest—something ancient, predatory, and starving. As the night deepens, the group finds themselves hunted, one by one, by a nightmare no story ever got quite right.

As the winter chill grips the Highlands, a body is discovered burned alive in a solstice bonfire, kicking off a harrowing Christmas season. When a retired businessman is found hanging from a tree and another associate is savagely murdered in his isolated home, the team is stretched to the limit. With DCI Helena Grant away for a romantic holiday with crime writer Bill Emsworth, McKay must navigate a series of baffling killings under mounting pressure—amidst staff shortages and the relentless Scottish winter.

Saskia Wagners Leben ist aus den Fugen geraten. Der 27-jährigen Journalistin wurde gekündigt und seitdem führt sich ihr Freund David wie ein Pascha auf. Als es zum Streit kommt, verlässt sie die gemeinsame Wohnung und zieht zu ihrer Freundin Cécile. Diese erzählt ihr von der Weinlese im kleinen provenzalischen Dorf Beaumes-de-Venise, und dass dort eine Aushilfe für die Sommersaison gesucht wird.

Von Bestsellerautorin Anja Saskia Beyer um die Liebe, ein berührendes Geheimnis und die beste Freundin der Welt. Annas Beziehung ist etwas eingefahren. Da kommt ein Mädelsurlaub mit ihrer besten Freundin Carina gerade recht. Dass es ausgerechnet nach Barcelona gehen soll, in die Stadt, in der Anna vor zwanzig Jahren die große Liebe und den größten Schmerz erlebt hat, passt ihr allerdings überhaupt nicht. Aber dann stößt die junge Frau auf etwas Unfassbares und fährt mit ihrer Freundin nach Spanien, um ihrem Verdacht nachzugehen.

Kindle-#1-Bestsellerautorin Anja Saskia Beyer über den Traum eines Neuanfangs auf der Sonneninsel Mallorca: einfühlsam und amüsant. Für die hübsche Hannah Blumberg, Assistentin in der Modebranche mit einer Vorliebe für teure Handtaschen, läuft es gerade gar nicht gut: Erst wird ihr Arbeitsvertrag nicht verlängert, und dann macht auch noch ihr Freund mit ihr Schluss. Da kommt die Einladung von Freundin Lucia nach Mallorca gerade recht - Lucia hat ein Café mit Meerblick eröffnet und serviert den besten Kaffee der Insel.

Der neue Roman der #1-Bestsellerautorin Anja Saskia Beyer über ein malerisches Dorf in der Provence, Aprikosentarte und ein Geheimnis. Manchmal muss etwas verschwinden, damit Hoffnung entsteht. Marie ist durch und durch Mutter. Alleinerziehend kämpft sie sich mit ihrem 15-jährigen Sohn Robin durchs Leben. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Sohn und ihrem besten Freund Bennett reist Marie in das kleine südfranzösische Künstlerdorf Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Eine spannende Suche nach einem längst verloren geglaubten Gemälde beginnt.

Charlie Tanner has spent nearly half her life at an agricultural commune called Anam Cara in Cape Breton. After dropping out of college and severing ties with her family, she followed the man she believed to be the love of her life, James Grace, to a strict spiritual community led by former hippies who sought refuge on the shores of Bras d’Or Lake, out of reach of American law enforcement. When James dies suddenly, 40-year-old Charlie falls mute.

Lani's life is turned upside down when Rory's biological father shows up in Pualena. He's eager to meet the daughter he never knew and become a family, whatever that looks like. But what will this new disruption mean for Lani and Tenn? 'Ōlena and her ex-husband are working to repair their relationship, but coming back together after years apart has its challenges. Can they rebuild their family, or will the rift created by their separation prove too deep to cross? Join Lani, Emma, 'Ōlena, and the rest of the Pualena community as they navigate life and love on the Big Island.

Trey Johnson's longing for his best friend's younger sister, Sienna, has always been a source of heartache. He let her go to chase her dreams and spent every waking moment regretting his decision. Now that Sienna is back, Trey is ready to make his move. Determined to win Sienna's heart and keep her by his side forever, Trey is prepared to risk it all. He's going to prove that his love is more than just words—it's a promise he intends to keep.

Al of Trowbridge Rescue works a shift on a commercial ambulance on the day that Vermont experiences the first ears of sweet corn. One medic says: “I wanna eat so much corn, I’ll shit kernels ‘til Thursday.” He partner replies, “The butter and salt will drip down my chin”. The crew of two ambulances celebrate an ersatz holiday.

Alex Flynn, chief of Trowbridge Rescue, recollects poignant elements of a friendship during Alex’s days in government service. The story remembers love, fear, and sadness released when hearing The Steve Miller Band’s song “The Joker”.

What happens when you're injured and stuck with the one man who makes your blood heat in a way you've never experienced before? I've been on a path to redemption. Kayce Wilder, former screw-up. The bareback bronc rider with big dreams. I had it all figured out. Only, I didn't count on a ride gone wrong to leave me with no other option than to ask for his help. Zeke Rainer. Raine. The gruff cowboy covered in tattoos, surrounded by mysteries.

Trowbridge Dispatch is part of the Trowbridge, Vermont series of novels and stories, wherein I.M. Aiken draws on her roots in public safety to narrate tales of the everyday heroes that every community depends on.

Ambitious executive Katrina McAnally doesn't have time for a concussion. She's in fierce competition with her odious big brother to take over her family's company and due to be a bridesmaid at a wedding nine hours away. So a bad fall just before the trip is terrible—especially when her childhood crush is taking her vitals. It’s been ages since she’s seen her brother’s ex-friend, Aiden Petersen, and…is Katrina’s pulse racing? Yeah, that might have everything to do with the sexy paramedic.

Small-town Minnesota teenager Basil “The Brute” Thorson—a shy, reluctant wrestling star and “special” tracked into special education classes—vows to make his family whole again in the wake of multiple tragedies, during a year in which his community is roiled by strange religious and mythological events. Another perceptive and empathetic novel from the author of Indie Next and All Iowa Reads selection Little Wolves, blending myth, history, and religion with a nuanced look at contemporary rural life, perfect for fans of Marilynne Robinson, Richard Russo, and Paul Harding.

Twelve-year-old Ramona Donnelly knows what happens to kids left alone—the system takes them. So when her grandmother Tilly vanishes, Ramona doesn’t call for help. She tracks Tilly herself from the hospital to a nursing home. But something is wrong. Tilly doesn’t have dementia… does she? Then there’s Emily, warm and open, who believes the story Ramona spins. She welcomes the odd, brilliant girl with the animal bone collection into her life, unaware that Ramona needs far more than kindness—she needs saving.

May has finally arrived and with it, the long-awaited nuptials of Sheriff Clint Dawson to the town mayor, Mavis Fortitude Brinkman Applebee. The rustic mountain settlement is in a stir. Out-of-town guests are arriving. The new San Juan Mountain Resort is finally finished and ready for the big event. Mavis and the rest of the sisters are elated that the wedding will transpire within days, but only wish beloved sister Emma Northcott, Duchess of Ashbury, and living in England, had been able to attend.