Ergebnis für "Just" in Literatur & Belletristik

Jake Hayes ist verschwunden. Zuerst glaubt Nina, dass ihr Mann nur eine Auszeit nimmt, nachdem sie sich am Vorabend heftig gestritten hatten. Lily Scott, Ninas Freundin und Kollegin, hat das unbehagliche Gefühl, vielleicht die Letzte gewesen zu sein, die Jake vor seinem Verschwinden gesehen hat. Nina lässt nicht locker. Getrieben von Sorge, Angst und der verzweifelten Suche nach der Wahrheit, stößt sie auf Geheimnisse und Lügen, die niemand hätte erahnen können.

One thing that can be said about Quinn Pearson is that she has a knack for doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. Like, the worst time ever. Take her job for instance. One little slip of the tongue using the mother of all swear words while reporting the news, and suddenly she finds herself with over 18 million views on YouTube and her employment in jeopardy. If that wasn’t bad enough, when she meets the man of her dreams, she nearly chokes to death on a powdered sugar donut. Thankfully for Quinn, the dashing Brit, Henry, finds her near death experience quite charming.

When charming slacker Chaddick Questwell is accidentally anointed as the world’s next legendary hero, he figures he can fake it long enough to cash a few quest rewards and bed a few admirers. But the universe—and his infuriatingly loyal paladin sidekick—has other plans. Now, saddled with a glowing sword, a golden retriever in armor, and a dangerously sexy elf who keeps blowing things up, Chaddick must bluff, brawl, and bed his way through destiny before anyone realizes he’s a fraud. Because saving the world is easy.

Jordan Gates isn't easily flustered —or easily scared. When his boss asks him to accompany him to Italy for a family wedding, Jordan agrees. He'll get paid handsomely for his trouble. There's a catch, though. Several catches. 1.

love is just camouflage explores the intricate dance between vulnerability and control, as two women navigate the push and pull of desire, connection, and the fear of truly being seen. Against the backdrop of courtrooms, chance meetings, and quiet moments, Jaime and Olivia must decide whether their bond is fleeting or something worth fighting for.

Wie weit würdest du gehen? Eine Geschichte über Geldnot, Schuld und digitale Selbstvermarktung. Dell Danvers braucht dringend Geld. Ihre Schwester liegt im Koma, das Krankenhaus will die lebenserhaltenden Maschinen abstellen. In ihrer Verzweiflung startet Dell einen siebentägigen Livestream, um Spenden zu sammeln: schlagfertig, wütend, voller Schmerz und Schärfe – im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes, denn bald feiert das Internet ihre Chili-Challenges. Je größer die Aufmerksamkeit, desto mehr entgleitet ihr die Kontrolle.

Andrew Reyes is handsome, rich, and very straight—he’s married to a gorgeous woman. Outspoken about his distaste for gay people, he isn’t shy about his opinion as he watches the gay couple he and his wife share a flight with. Logan McCall is handsome, rich, and openly gay. He isn’t impressed with the bigoted jerk across the aisle, no matter how easy on the eyes he is. To their shock and horror, they’re the only survivors when the plane crashes—stranded on a desert island with no hope of rescue, and no one but each other to depend on for survival.

Join 10 college friends as they search for pleasure, passion, and that special someone—and learn to weather love’s highs and lows along the way. A swoon-worthy box set for the complete series.

Alison, Julie, Sarah, Heather. Four friends living the suburban ideal. Their jobs are steady, their kids are healthy. They're as beautiful as their houses. But each of them has a dirty little secret, and hidden behind the veneer of their perfect lives is a crime and a mystery that will consume them all.

“A one-of-a-kind debut.” —Cosmopolitan “The pages fly by...Captivating.” —The Chicago Review of Books “Funny, chatty, weird, and at times unexpectedly poignant.” —Electric Literature Fleabag meets Big Swiss in this bold debut about a charismatic misfit who livestreams...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Hornby is the poet of the everyday' Observer _______________________________________________________ Lucy married just the sort of man you might expect: a university graduate who runs his own business. Unfortunately he turned out to have serious dependency issues...

The most heart-warming novel you'll read this year, from the Queen of Feelgood Fiction Venice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared. Fen can't believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa - what could be more delightful? It doesn't cross her mind...

Once again, #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn transports her readers to historical romance heaven! Quinn’s Just Like Heaven is the dazzling first installment of a delightful quartet of Regency Era-set tales featuring the romantic exploits of the well-meaning but...

Man. Lion. Warrior. Enigmatic superhero Lionheart was always cut from a different cloth than his teammates on Just Cause, so when he learns his old kung fu teacher, Master Chou, is dying, he doesn't hesitate to travel halfway around the world to pay his final respects to the man who saved his...

Le petit Wolfgang adore son père, Léopold Mozart, son guide, son modèle, son dieu vivant. Mais vient le temps où l'enfant prodige s'élève plus haut que le maître, et l'admiration se mue en dédain. L'un rompt, s'émancipe, grisé de passions nouvelles ; l'autre souffre, se résigne, cède sa place, contraint d'inventer des liens différents. Un drame silencieux qui, peut-être bien, s'immisce dans toute relation entre père et fils.

Liz, une jeune femme brillante et ambitieuse, voit sa vie basculer après un accident qui la rend tétraplégique. Samia, marquée par les galères et les discriminations, lutte pour mener sa vie comme elle l'entend. Alors que tout semble les opposer, leur rencontre voit naître une amitié exceptionnelle. Cette sororité sera-t-elle assez forte pour les aider à affronter les épreuves à venir et le passé de Samia qui revient la menacer ?

Lucy hat's schwer: Die 41-jährige, geschiedene Englischlehrerin muss sich mit ihrem nutzlosen Ex-Mann rumschlagen und nebenbei noch zwei Jungs großziehen, die am liebsten den ganzen Tag videospielend und chipsfressend auf der Couch verbringen würden. Zu allem Überfluss wollen ihre Freunde sie mit eigenartigen Männern verkuppeln: Ted, der geblümte Hemden trägt und auf der Suche nach einer "schlichten" Frau ist, und Michael, dem Literaten-Fuckboy mit Erektionsstörungen.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Carer/companion wanted. Young female preferred. Competitive salary. Room and board included.' Una Richardson is devastated after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, she responds to an advertisement and steps into the rich, comforting world of elderly...

"Nous avions à peine vingt ans et nous rêvions juste de liberté." Ce rêve, la bande d'Hugo va l'exaucer en fuyant la petite ville de Providence pour traverser le pays à moto. Ensemble, ils vont former un clan où l'indépendance et l'amitié règnent en maîtres. Ensemble ils vont, pour le meilleur et pour le pire, découvrir que la liberté se paie cher. Nous rêvions juste de liberté réussit le tour de force d'être à la fois un roman initiatique, une fable sur l'amitié en même temps que le récit d'une aventure.

Laura has built a career out of interviewing people about their epic real life love stories. When she picks up the wrong suitcase at the airport, Laura wonders if this could be the start of something that's written in the stars. From piano sheet-music to a battered copy of her favourite book, Laura finds in the bag evidence of everything she could hope for in a partner. If Laura's job has taught her anything it's that when it comes to love, you can't let opportunity pass you by. Now Laura is determined to track down the owner of the suitcase, and her own happy ending.