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Nicolai Attano is ruthless, relentless, deadly. And he's mine. In a city where criminals rule the streets, I fell for the most dangerous of them all. And our love made me a target... Kidnapped by Nicolai's enemies, I wake up in a prison of enchanted stone and steel-a place where only the strongest survive. Dark magic is burning in my blood. And my captors are desperate to take it from me. To leave this place, I must fight in duels and endure deadly challenges. My captors want to push my limits, forcing me to release my power. The other prisoners despise me, and though I don't want to hurt them, I'll do whatever it takes to win. I just have to stay alive until Nicolai gets here... Because I know he is coming for me. That he is tearing Lynchaven apart just to find me. Even in my darkest moment, I can feel him drawing closer. And when we are together again... the city is going to burn. If you love morally gray love interests, warring mafia houses, dark magic, and spicy rivals-to-lovers romance, prepare to discover your new romantasy obsession. This completed 2-book series is perfect for fans of Quicksilver, Metal Slinger and The Bridge Kingdom. See why readers love the Vows of Vengeance series: " Wow, wow ... Absolutely phenomenal... The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don't even get me started... Had me giggling and kicking my feet ... Tension and banter and LONGING!... HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!! " Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "What a book... I loved it so much ... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... Perfection ... I was screaming ... I honestly didn't want it to end." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " This was so, so good!! ... I was squealing... The banter was top tier ... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This is legit perfection ... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters... Obsessed ." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " The tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss* ... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... I loved this book so much! " Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book was everything... I devoured it ...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... I fell in love ... The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " I loved each and every second of this book ... Fantastic... The slow burn and the banter. Camilla and Nico are so good together ." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Produktdetails Autor , Alex Aster, |Genre , Fantasy, |Altersempfehlung , ab 14 Jahren, |Sprache , Englisch, |Anzahl Seiten , 400, |Verlag , Abrams & Chronicle Books, |Einband , Gebundene Ausgabe, |Erscheinungsdatum , 2026-06-09, |ISBN-Nummer , 9781419790942, | Allgemein Themenwelten , Amerikanische Belletristik / Fantasy Englische Bücher / Belletristik / Fantasy Fantasy / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Kinder- u. Jugendliteratur / Jugendliteratur / Ab 14 Jahre YOUNG ADULT FICTION/ Fantasy / Romance empfohlenes Alter: ab ca. 12 Jahre Kinder/Jugendliche: Dark Fantasy young adult fantasy romantasy fiction dark fantasy epic ages 14 and up high stakes romance enemies to lovers tension magic kingdoms conflict prophecy driven plot morally complex choices strong female lead epic worldbuilding fantasy series finale collector hardcover edition special features book foil stamped cover gift for fantasy fans booktok favorite deluxe shelf display, |

She's Got One Last Shot...and He Might Be It An irresistible steamy sports romance perfect for fans of Emily Rath and Tessa Bailey. 'I ate this up up!' 5 Review 'This is going to be a huge hit!' 5 Review 'I don't know if there is enough words in the english dictionary to express how much i loved this book' 5 Review 'Game Point is a WINNER. Jones has filled her sophomore novel to the brim with hilarious banter, characters you cannot help but root for, and delightful tension. I love everything Meg Jones writes!' Hannah Bonam Young, bestselling author of Next of Kin 'Meg Jones is at the top of her game with her sophomore novel - acing this friends-to-lovers story with sizzling tension, sharp banter, and a relationship you root for at every stage. Game Point is a total grand slam. ' Georgia Stone, author of The Friendship Fling 'I'm head over heels for Meg Jones's tennis romances. Game Point is her best yet - ambitious, action-packed and unspeakably hot.' Abra Pressler, author of Love and Other Scores - For Dylan Bailey, second place is a curse she can't break. Walking away from her tenth grand slam final empty handed is the last straw, and Dylan decides to hang up her racket for good and retire. That is, until she meets fellow pro Oliver Anderson. He knows the highs and lows of professional tennis all too well, and they have an instant connection. Oliver convinces Dylan she still has one last title fight left in her, with him as her coach. But as they work on Dylan's game, sparks start to fly between them. Can Dylan and Oliver keep things professional for the sake of the win, or will their relationship cost Dylan her final shot? Tropes: Sports romance Tennis romance Friends to lovers Workplace romance Forced proximity

Riella und Devion sind bereit, alles zu tun, um Rivan zu helfen. Dieses Versprechen wird oft genug auf die Probe gestellt, denn wie es aussieht; müssen sie dafür eine junge Frau involvieren, die viel zu zart für all die Geheimnisse, Intrigen und Machenschaften ist. Wird die Liebe es auch hier schaffen, zu siegen? Das erwartet dich in diesem Romantasy Abenteuer: Enemies to lovers / Ice to Fire Tension Beauty and the Beast Vibes Forced Proximity Arranged Marriage Slow Burn Fantasy Romance

She's Got One Last Shot...and He Might Be It An irresistible steamy sports romance perfect for fans of Emily Rath and Tessa Bailey. ' I ate this up up! ' 5 Review ' This is going to be a huge hit!' 5 Review ' I don't know if there is enough words in the english dictionary to express how much i loved this book ' 5 Review 'Game Point is a WINNER. Jones has filled her sophomore novel to the brim with hilarious banter, characters you cannot help but root for, and delightful tension. I love everything Meg Jones writes!' Hannah Bonam Young, bestselling author of Next of Kin 'Meg Jones is at the top of her game with her sophomore novel - acing this friends-to-lovers story with sizzling tension, sharp banter, and a relationship you root for at every stage. Game Point is a total grand slam. ' Georgia Stone, author of The Friendship Fling 'I'm head over heels for Meg Jones's tennis romances. Game Point is her best yet - ambitious, action-packed and unspeakably hot.' Abra Pressler, author of Love and Other Scores - For Dylan Bailey, second place is a curse she can't break. Walking away from her tenth grand slam final empty handed is the last straw, and Dylan decides to hang up her racket for good and retire. That is, until she meets fellow pro Oliver Anderson. He knows the highs and lows of professional tennis all too well, and they have an instant connection. Oliver convinces Dylan she still has one last title fight left in her, with him as her coach. But as they work on Dylan's game, sparks start to fly between them. Can Dylan and Oliver keep things professional for the sake of the win, or will their relationship cost Dylan her final shot? Tropes: Sports romance Tennis romance Friends to lovers Workplace romance Forced proximity

'Guilty pleasure' The sexual tension between Babli and Satyaki was increasing minute by minute. To catch the killer Baabli puts her life at risk and is badly bruised. Satyaki brings her home and that night they make love. While Baabli leaves for Delhi to settle her past, Satyaki finds one big clue against Baabli.

She was promised to a man feared by everyone. Bound by an arranged marriage meant to unite two powerful crime families, she enters a world ruled by blood, loyalty, and dangerous secrets. Her new husband is cold, ruthless, and impossible to read-the kind of mafia king who always gets what he wants. But behind locked doors and whispered threats, their forced union sparks an attraction neither of them expected. As rival families close in and betrayal threatens to destroy everything, she must decide whether to fight the man who owns her future... or trust the darkly possessive husband who may be the only one capable of protecting her. A gripping dark mafia arranged marriage romance filled with forbidden desire, high-stakes danger, possessive passion, shocking secrets, and a love powerful enough to survive the underworld. Perfect for readers who enjoy dark romance, mafia kings, forced proximity, morally gray heroes, and enemies-to-lovers tension.

We love God. We love our country. What does it look like to love each properly and well? National tensions are at a record high. People on all points in the political spectrum care deeply about their country, although they differ wildly in their opinions about what it looks like to serve that country well. As Christians, we love God and seek to follow him. At the same time, nothing shapes us and tugs at our loyalties quite like the place we live. And of course we are regularly encouraged to pledge our allegiance to our country―or particular understandings of it. Who wins when the priorities of God and our country clash?

Sie will Rache - er will Gerechtigkeit Für Scarlett Morrington ist der Tod in erster Linie ihr Job. Als Auftragskillerin der Daughters of Darkness stehen Menschen, die in dubiose Machenschaften verwickelt sind, ganz oben auf ihrer Abschussliste. Doch dann stellt ausgerechnet der HUNTERS-Agent Garrett Winter sie nach einem erfolgreichen Auftrag zur Rede. Der Mann, der vor sechs Monaten selbst zum Ziel der Daughters of Darkness wurde. Der Mann, den Scarlett hat leben lassen. Nun ist er auf der Suche nach der Person, die seinen Tod will – und bereit, jedes Risiko einzugehen, um sie zu finden. Selbst wenn er dafür der verführerischen Auftragskillerin näherkommen muss, als ihm lieb ist … Mitreißende Action, prickelnde Tension und starke Frauen: die messerscharfe Romantic-Suspense-Reihe um die Auftragskillerinnen Daughters of Darkness Die Reihe im Überblick: Band 1: Finding Me Band 2: Breaking Me Band 3: Choosing Me Noch mehr Lust auf Action und Tension? Dann lies auch die HUNTERS-Reihe: Band 1: Forgetting You Band 2: Trusting You Band 3: Losing You Enthaltene Tropes: Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love/Romance, Forced Proximity, Morally grey Spice-Level: 3 von 5

Sie will Rache - er will Gerechtigkeit Für Scarlett Morrington ist der Tod in erster Linie ihr Job. Als Auftragskillerin der Daughters of Darkness stehen Menschen, die in dubiose Machenschaften verwickelt sind, ganz oben auf ihrer Abschussliste. Doch dann stellt ausgerechnet der HUNTERS-Agent Garrett Winter sie nach einem erfolgreichen Auftrag zur Rede. Der Mann, der vor sechs Monaten selbst zum Ziel der Daughters of Darkness wurde. Der Mann, den Scarlett hat leben lassen. Nun ist er auf der Suche nach der Person, die seinen Tod will - und bereit, jedes Risiko einzugehen, um sie zu finden. Selbst wenn er dafür der verführerischen Auftragskillerin näherkommen muss, als ihm lieb ist ... Mitreißende Action, prickelnde Tension und starke Frauen: die messerscharfe Romantic-Suspense-Reihe um die Auftragskillerinnen Daughters of Darkness Die Reihe im Überblick: Band 1: Finding Me Band 2: Breaking Me Band 3: Choosing Me Noch mehr Lust auf Action und Tension? Dann lies auch die HUNTERS-Reihe: Band 1: Forgetting You Band 2: Trusting You Band 3: Losing You Enthaltene Tropes: Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love/Romance, Forced Proximity, Morally grey Spice-Level: 3 von 5

Where falling in love could be the last mistake you ever make. In the city of Valveron, an elite academy seeks to control all magic. But in the darker districts, every kind of power is for sale. If you can pay the price. Nina Veyr has a dangerous secret-illegal magical abilities she cannot explain. If the city's enforcers found her, she would be executed... or worse. For years, Nina has stayed in the shadows, picking pockets and smuggling enchanted relics to get by. Then she steals from the wrong man. Max Antonin is the most powerful crime boss in the city. Cold, deadly, and breathtakingly attractive, Max has his sights set on Nina, and nothing will stand in his way. But when Nina is framed for a shocking murder, Max offers to help her find the true killers. She knows she can't trust him-that deals with a devil always come at a cost. But there's no way she can survive on her own. As they follow a trail of bodies into the city's underworld, Nina feels a dangerous attraction pulling her ever closer to him. Can she trust her life and her heart to Valveron's most ruthless criminal? The Anatomy of Magic is a thrilling fantasy romance full of searing chemistry and razor-sharp banter. It's perfect for fans of Callie Hart, Carissa Broadbent and Elise Kova. See why readers love Alexis L. Menard's spicy fantasy romance: " Wow, wow ... Absolutely phenomenal... The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don't even get me started... Had me giggling and kicking my feet ... Tension and banter and LONGING!... HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!! " Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "What a book... I loved it so much ... Fantastic... The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly... Had me weak and wanting more... Perfection ... I was screaming ... I honestly didn't want it to end." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " This was so, so good!! ... I was squealing... The banter was top tier ... The tension was immaculate... I was giggling so hard." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This is legit perfection ... The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!... I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters... Obsessed ." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " The tension is *chef's kiss* ... Perfection... Fast paced and action packed... I loved this book so much! " Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book was everything... I devoured it ...The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count... I fell in love ... The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!... I cannot recommend it enough!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

They came to earth-Pestilence, War, Famine, Death-four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They say war obliterates everything-until the heart becomes the battleground. As her city falls, Miriam Elmahdy faces the end of everything she's known. But instead of death at War's hands, she's claimed as his wife and swept into a relentless struggle for survival-and for her soul. Caught between devastation and desire, Miriam must confront the brutal force of War, who embodies destruction yet reveals a startling capacity for tenderness. War is a dark paranormal romance that blends enemies-to-lovers tension with themes of moral ambiguity and redemption. Readers are captivated by its suspenseful plot, raw emotion, and a fierce heroine fighting against destiny. Perfect for fans of epic romantic fantasy and complex antiheroes, this story explores a world where love and destruction contend to shape the future.

Immerse yourself in the idyllic world of Blithedale, a utopian community where a group of like-minded individuals strive to create a society based on mutual respect and cooperation. But as the group becomes more entangled in each other's lives, tensions arise and secrets are revealed. Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Blithedale Romance is a tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness that will leave you spellbound.

***PRE-ORDER NOW*** THE UNMISSABLE DEBUT ROMANCE NOVEL FROM CAMERON CAPELLO, TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM'S @CHAMBEROFSECRETBOOKS, COMING SUMMER 2024. For fans who loved all the angst and tension of Magnolia Parks with the sun-kissed vibes of The Summer I Turned Pretty. I'll Look For You, Everywhere is an intoxicating love story for the ages following Theo and Magdalen, childhood neighbours, as they are reunited for the first time in seven years to celebrate a family wedding in the sleepy Italian village they grew up in. Confronted with the ghosts of their pasts, Theo and Magdalen must face both the burning tension between them and long-buried secrets that threaten to tear their worlds apart, and possibly seperate them forever. . .

Eine Frau mit einem Herz aus Eis - zwei Männer mit einer Mission Lara hält nichts von Gefühlen. Die Gründerin der Daughters of Darkness musste auf die harte Tour lernen, dass man keinem Mann vertrauen darf. Tyler Conway, ehemaliger Navy SEAL und Chef der HUNTERS, hat Laras Vater vor Jahren hinter Gitter gebracht und damit ihr Leben zerstört. Jetzt braucht er ihre Hilfe, um an Informationen zu kommen, die auf keinen Fall in die falschen Hände geraten dürfen. Aber auch der charmante Alec, seines Zeichens Kunstdieb und Schatzjäger, tritt mit einer ungewöhnlichen Bitte an sie heran: Er sucht nach einem verloren gegangenen Gegenstand aus der Kunstsammlung ihres Vaters. Schon bald muss sich Lara nicht mehr die Frage stellen, ob sie den beiden Männern hilft, sondern wem sie noch trauen kann. Denn eines ist sicher: Noch einmal wird sie keinem von ihnen verfallen. Mitreißende Action, prickelnde Tension und starke Frauen: die messerscharfe Romantic-Suspense-Reihe um die Auftragskillerinnen Daughters of Darkness Die Reihe im Überblick: Band 1: Finding Me Band 2: Breaking Me Band 3: Choosing Me Noch mehr Lust auf Action und Tension? Dann lies auch die HUNTERS-Reihe: Band 1: Forgetting You Band 2: Trusting You Band 3: Losing You Enthaltene Tropes: Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Love Triangle, Morally grey Spice-Level: 3 von 5

Eine Frau mit einem Herz aus Eis - zwei Männer mit einer Mission Lara hält nichts von Gefühlen. Die Gründerin der Daughters of Darkness musste auf die harte Tour lernen, dass man keinem Mann vertrauen darf. Tyler Conway, ehemaliger Navy SEAL und Chef der HUNTERS, hat Laras Vater vor Jahren hinter Gitter gebracht und damit ihr Leben zerstört. Jetzt braucht er ihre Hilfe, um an Informationen zu kommen, die auf keinen Fall in die falschen Hände geraten dürfen. Aber auch der charmante Alec, seines Zeichens Kunstdieb und Schatzjäger, tritt mit einer ungewöhnlichen Bitte an sie heran: Er sucht nach einem verloren gegangenen Gegenstand aus der Kunstsammlung ihres Vaters. Schon bald muss sich Lara nicht mehr die Frage stellen, ob sie den beiden Männern hilft, sondern wem sie noch trauen kann. Denn eines ist sicher: Noch einmal wird sie keinem von ihnen verfallen. Mitreißende Action, prickelnde Tension und starke Frauen: die messerscharfe Romantic-Suspense-Reihe um die Auftragskillerinnen Daughters of Darkness Die Reihe im Überblick: Band 1: Finding Me Band 2: Breaking Me Band 3: Choosing Me Noch mehr Lust auf Action und Tension? Dann lies auch die HUNTERS-Reihe: Band 1: Forgetting You Band 2: Trusting You Band 3: Losing You Enthaltene Tropes: Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers, Found Family, Love Triangle, Morally grey Spice-Level: 3 von 5

WILL THEIR BIG DAY GO UP IN SMOKE? The road to the altar is paved with endless to-dos: family introductions, venue selections, wedding dress fittings... Planning a dream wedding is a joy, especially with Souma by Ryo's side—but it’s also a lot of pressure! As the couple plans the event, they clash over things they each refuse to compromise on. Tensions and tempers rise! This is the first time the couple’s love has been tested by a conflict like this. They know their love is real—but can it take the heat?

Twenty students wrote a novel, a beautiful love story about compassion and pain. This is the product of an inspiring project that took one and a half years of generating ideas, researching, writing, and rewriting. Twenty heads agreed on a plot full of tension, emotions, and grief. LAST TRAIN TO PARIS Two young fellows whose friendship turns into forbidden love - and that is just the beginning. Lily and Nick fall in love at first sight, but their love is put to a terrible test. Belonging to different classes the only chance for them seems to be Nick’s career in the military. While Nick looses all his family, Lily is made to suffer by hers. Her father forces her into a marriage with a man she doesn’t love. Will their dream survive their separation, the war, lies, a wrong decision, and a marriage?

Villette by Charlotte Brontë is a psychological novel about loneliness, identity, and unrequited love. It follows Lucy Snowe, an Englishwoman who travels alone to the fictional city of Villette to teach at a girls' school. Reserved and introspective, Lucy struggles with isolation, cultural differences, and her suppressed emotions. She quietly observes those around her-especially Dr. John, with whom she falls in love, and the passionate, mercurial professor Paul Emanuel, who gradually becomes her true companion. The novel explores Lucy's inner life, her search for independence, and the tension between reason and passion. Unlike Brontë's earlier Jane Eyre, Villette ends ambiguously, leaving readers uncertain about Lucy's ultimate fate and highlighting her resilience in the face of solitude.

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren … Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

Italy, 1921. Jacobo Levi, an intellectual dreamer, works in the family bookshop. Angelo Ghione, a contadino, makes good wine by singing to the grapes. Lifetime best friends, their Jewish and Catholic families live side by side amidst a backdrop of village communal life. Born on the same day, their children grow up and fall in love. When the 1938 racial laws are passed, the love between Bella and Rico thrives. When Angelo discovers their liaison he suggests they marry but tensions simmer beneath the surface of love and friendship. When war is declared on the day of Bella's wedding to a fellow Jew, the peaceful village they live in is torn apart, and the Levis find themselves displaced and fighting for their lives.

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren ... Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren … Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

"Yazmin", borbotta Love tra le labbra, "non mi sarei mai aspettato…" "Smetti di parlare" sussurra lei. Yazmin non lascia che Love chiuda la bocca. Le sue labbra sono così morbide, ma anche molto sode. E umide, tanto che inumidiscono quelle di Love mentre lei lascia che la punta della sua lingua si unisca al gioco. Lentamente, molto lentamente si spinge tra le loro labbra, facendosi strada per esplorare i denti di Love, prima che lei gli lasci fare altrettanto". Love ha trent'anni, è il responsabile della Salute e della Sicurezza nell'acciaieria e un vero cocco di papà. Ma quando incontra Yazmin, assunta da poco come saldatore, tutta la sua timidezza svanisce. All'inizio la sua schiettezza lo irrita, ma presto i suoi capelli scuri e le labbra carnose riempiono il suo mondo. Quando Yazmin si ritrova da sola nell'ufficio di Love, la tensione cresce tra di loro. Oseranno cedere ai loro sentimenti e passare all'azione?

CAMBRIA is a literary coming-of-age novel about love, longing, friendship, betrayal, and the painful choices that shape who we become. When twenty-two-year-old Cambria Nickson impulsively packs up her life and moves across the country to Pine Hills, she meets Jackson Harding, who can only be described as her long lost 'other half'. What begins as an unexpected friendship slowly deepens into something more complicated, shaped by emotional intimacy, unspoken longing, and the sense that some connections are cosmic. As lines blur and feelings convolute, Cambria decides she must fall in love with someone else in order to preserve their friendship. Her theory is: if she falls in love with somebody else and these feelings for Jackson dissipate, then she'll know she was just confused. However, she also knows that if she falls in love with someone else, and her feelings for Jackson don't disappear... well, then she'll be doomed. Set against the ache of an all-encompassing love, self-discovery, and the weight of personal mistakes, CAMBRIA follows a young woman stumbling through the strange, unglamorous business of becoming herself. It's a story about the people who shape us, the versions of ourselves we outgrow, and the difficult path toward knowing who we are. For readers who love: literary fiction, coming-of-age stories, slow burn tension, friends-to-lovers romance, fated-mates, twin-flame energy, complex flawed characters, emotional realism, and stories that don't promise a neat happily-ever-after. Content warning: CAMBRIA contains mature themes including suicide, drug use, domestic violence, and infidelity. Intended for adult readers comfortable with morally complex characters and emotionally realistic struggles.

"Ich schätzte nicht jeder kriegt ein Happy End" Jule ist Anfang dreißig, Dauer-Single und verzweifelt auf der Suche nach der großen Liebe. Während um sie herum alle Heiratsanträge und Babys bekommen, stolpert sie von einem Dating-Desaster ins nächste. Torben - notorischer Playboy, charmant bis zur Selbstüberschätzung und ausgerechnet der beste Freund ihres Bruders - ist das genaue Gegenteil von dem, was Jule sucht. In ihren Augen ist er nervig, überheblich und hat zu jeder Gelegenheit einen dummen Spruch auf Lager. Doch dann passiert es: ein Kuss auf der Hochzeit ihres Bruders. Ein einziger (betrunkener!) Moment, der alles verändert. Denn Torbens Lippen rauben ihr den Atem - und plötzlich fühlt sich seine Nähe verboten gut an. Eigentlich will Jule diesen Ausrutscher so schnell wie möglich vergessen. Doch die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ist stärker als jede Vernunft, und aus einem One-Night-Fehler wird plötzlich mehr. Natürlich ist das bloß ein harmloser Zeitvertreib! Torben ist schließlich nur ihr Mr. Right Now, während sie weiter auf Mr. Right wartet. Niemand darf davon erfahren. Schon gar nicht ihr Bruder Jan mit seinem ausgeprägten Beschützerinstinkt. Denn beide wissen, dass sie damit ein absolutes Tabu brechen. Und genau das wird bald schon zum Problem ... Eine Geschichte über das Chaos der Dreißiger - über das Gefühl, wenn alle um einen herum ankommen, während man sich selbst fragt, wann das eigene Happy End endlich beginnt. Über die Angst, zu spät zu sein, über Umwege, Zweifel und zweite Chancen. Und über die Erkenntnis, dass Liebe manchmal genau dort wartet, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet. Warum dieses Buch für schlaflose Nächte sorgen könnte? - RomCom - friends to lovers ABER enemies to lovers-Vibe - brothers best friend/best friends sister - touch her and die - high tension - spicy - forbidden love - bad boy turns good guy - he falls first and harder - strong female lead - emotional healing - dual POV Ein Trope-Mix, der gefährlich viel Herzklopfen verursacht!

Ein Sommer hat Hope alles genommen.Seitdem fühlt sie nicht mehr.Als Vampir-Hexe kehrt sie an Druantia zurück mit einem Ziel:überleben.Keine Nähe. Keine Gefühle. Keine Aufmerksamkeit.Doch Mattheo bemerkt sie trotzdem.Der Sohn dunkler Mächte fürchtet nichts, er wird gefürchtet oder ihm wird sich angeschlossen.Hope tut beides nicht und er will wissen warum.Er will wissen, warum sie es nicht tut.Und während Blicke zu Versprechen werden und Dunkelheit näher rückt, bleibt eine Wahrheit verborgen:Er ist nicht der Einzige, der sie will.Ein Dark-Romantasy-Roman über verbotene Magie, gefährliche Verlockung und eine Liebe, die genauso tödlich ist wie die Dunkelheit selbst.Tropes-Enemies to lovers-Forbidden Love,-Dark Academia-Vampir-Hexe FMC-Morally Grey MMC-He Falls First-She Feels Nothing / Emotionally Numb FMC-Forbidden Attraction-Obsession,-not Love (at first)-Power Imbalance-Enemies to Something Darker-Who Did This to You?-Touch Her and Die-Dangerous Curiosity-Secrets & Hidden Past-Everyone Fears Him – Except Her-Heir of Darkness-Slow Burn Tension-Predator Meets Predator

Maya Carter and Evan James were never supposed to get along. She's the chaotic creative, he's the meticulous project manager-oil and water in every meeting. But when a broken elevator and a locked stairwell trap them in the office overnight, sparks fly where spreadsheets and wild ideas collide. What starts as banter soon shifts into something neither of them can ignore. A shared snack, a borrowed jacket, an almost-kiss in the dark... by morning, nothing feels the same. And pretending to be "just coworkers" only makes the tension burn hotter. With witty dialogue, swoony slow-burn tension, and all the fun of an enemies-to-lovers workplace romcom, Professionally Yours delivers a short, feel-good escape you can devour in one sitting. Perfect for fans of flirty banter, accidental vulnerability, and happily-ever-afters with a wink.

Arcadia Hearne fled Canada for Britain ten years ago after witnessing her two young lovers fight a duel in a Toronto ravine. A conflict specialist with London's Centre for Contemporary War Studies, the reclusive 31-year-old has since become adept at avoiding all forms of risk -- geopolitical and romantic. But when her activist sister persuades her to deliver a package to a Somali refugee, Arcadia is forced to confront the hidden violence of her past and to embrace the dangerous possibilities of the present. Wendy Van Riesen's eloquent reading captures the emotional tension and intellectual rigor of this tautly constructed literary thriller about love and apathy in the era of Rwanda.

Mitreißende Action, prickelnde Tension und starke Frauen: Teil 1 der messerscharfen Romantic-Suspense-Reihe um die Auftragskillerinnen Daughters of Darkness als HörbuchFür Scarlett Morrington ist der Tod in erster Linie ihr Job. Als Auftragskillerin der Daughters of Darkness stehen Menschen, die in dubiose Machenschaften verwickelt sind, ganz oben auf ihrer Abschussliste. Doch dann stellt ausgerechnet der HUNTERS-Agent Garrett Winter sie nach einem erfolgreichen Auftrag zur Rede. Der Mann, der vor sechs Monaten selbst zum Ziel der Daughters of Darkness wurde. Der Mann, den Scarlett hat leben lassen. Nun ist er auf der Suche nach der Person, die seinen Tod will – und bereit, jedes Risiko einzugehen, um sie zu finden. Selbst wenn er dafür der verführerischen Auftragskillerin näherkommen muss, als ihm lieb ist …Ungekürzte Lesung mit Nina-Carissima Schönrock, Michael Borgardca. 11h 20minEnthaltene Tropes: Romantic Suspense, Enemies to Lovers, Forbidden Love/Romance, Forced Proximity, Morally greySpice-Level: 3 von 5