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Als Sparrow Raynes gezwungen wird Troy Brennan, den brutalen und gefürchteten Big Boss der Bostoner Mafia, zu heiraten, bricht ihre Welt zusammen. All ihre Träume, all die Dinge, die sie schon immer tun wollte, und vor allem ihre Freiheit werden ihr mit einem Mal genommen. Sie weiß nicht, warum der attraktive Troy ausgerechnet sie gewählt hat - er scheint sich nicht mal sonderlich für sie zu interessieren. Doch Sparrow fügt sich keinesfalls so einfach in ihr Schicksal. Wenn Troy sie in einen goldenen Käfig sperren will, wird sie sich mit aller Macht wehren.

Die Geister der Vergangenheit ... Das kleine Küstendorf Sparrow's High könnte normalerweise nicht verschlafener sein, aber jetzt sind die Bewohner in heller Aufregung. Denn in der Burg Sparrow's Deep spukt es - und zwar gewaltig! Kurz bevor die Polizei eintrifft, hört der Spuk allerdings jedes Mal auf. Niemand traut sich mehr auch nur in die Nähe des Anwesens - niemand bis auf Nathalie und Louise! Die beiden sind überzeugt, dass es eine natürliche Erklärung für die unheimlichen Geräusche und Erscheinungen gibt.

A visionary work that combines speculative fiction with deep philosophical inquiry, The Sparrow tells the story of a charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a scientific mission entrusted with a profound task: To make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.

Shield of Sparrows is a slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros—where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.

Troy Brennan: Every Southie in Boston knows that name. The son of a dead mobster. The heartthrob with steel-blue eyes. "The Fixer" who can make or break you in this city. Oh, and my new husband. Sparrow Raynes: That's me. No one seemed to remember my name up until he barged into my life. But then he caged me. Kidnapped me. And killed every chance I had to run away from the place where we grew up.

Wenn du dich nicht fürchtest, machst du etwas falsch. Vor sehr langer Zeit erschufen die Götter Monster und setzten sie in den fünf Königreichen Calandras aus, um uns daran zu erinnern, dass wir Menschen unbedeutend sind – dass wir unser kurzes, zerbrechliches Leben lang zu den Göttern beten müssen. Ich brauchte keine Gottheit, die mich daran erinnerte, dass ich machtlos war. Eine Prinzessin zu sein, war nie mehr als eine Scharade – dreiundzwanzig Jahre voll wertloser Titel und oberflächlicher Traditionen.

Book 3 in the Sparrow Falls series. More details coming soon!

Der Arzt und die Teilzeitmörderin: Sie könnten unterschiedlicher nicht sein. Und ihre Liebe bedeutet Chaos. Fionn Kane flieht vor seinem gebrochenen Herzen in eine Kleinstadt in Nebraska, weit weg von seiner Ex-Verlobten und seiner entgleisten Karriere als Chirurg. Es ist ein einfacheres Leben: Kopf einziehen, hart arbeiten und keine romantischen Beziehungen. Motorradartistin Rose ist seit einem Jahrzehnt mit dem "Silveria Circus" unterwegs, und ihr Leben auf der Überholspur gefällt ihr: das Rampenlicht, der Ruhm – und gelegentliches Blutvergießen.

The scruffy detective Kosuke Kindaichi returns to solve another fiendish murder mystery. An old friend of Kindaichi’s invites the detective to visit the remote mountain village of Onikobe, the site of a 20-year-old unsolved murder case. But no sooner has Kindaichi in the village than a new series of murders strikes – several bodies are discovered staged in bizarre poses, and it soon becomes clear that the victims are being killed using methods that eerily echo the lyrics of an old local children’s song …

From New York Times bestselling author and veteran CIA officer Jason Matthews, the electrifying modern spy thriller Red Sparrow—also a major motion picture starring Jennifer Lawrence and Joel Edgerton! In contemporary Russia, state intelligence officer Dominika Egorova has been drafted to...

Wenn du dich nicht fürchtest, machst du etwas falsch. Vor sehr langer Zeit erschufen die Götter Monster und setzten sie in den fünf Königreichen Calandras aus, um uns daran zu erinnern, dass wir Menschen unbedeutend sind – dass wir unser kurzes, zerbrechliches Leben lang zu den Göttern beten müssen. Ich brauchte keine Gottheit, die mich daran erinnerte, dass ich machtlos war. Eine Prinzessin zu sein, war nie mehr als eine Scharade – dreiundzwanzig Jahre voll wertloser Titel und oberflächlicher Traditionen.

THRILLER OF THE YEAR: The Times (London) The Telegraph BEST FIRST NOVEL WINNER: Edgar Awards International Thriller Writers Awards Barry Awards Macavity Awards A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker NPR The Times (London) The Financial Times The Guardian The...

I like horses better than most people. After years of supporting our local equine rescue, it’s safe to say that I have a certified hate-on for the rodeo. So why is Luke McCall, injured rodeo diva, in my training paddock? I feel bad that he was outed by the media, and I get the need to regroup out of the spotlight.

Rockstar meets... Librarian? Amelia's quiet life in Cherry Grove, Ohio, is upended when Topper, a charming Rockstar on a break from his band, moves into her rental. Their worlds collide as they clash over everything from music to living arrangements, but soon sparks fly. When Topper’s heart is pulled between his rockstar past and the peaceful life he finds with Amelia, they both must navigate what it means to love and be loved. With a bit of humor, a lot of music, and some unexpected twists, The Sparrow is a sweet, heartwarming romance about finding love where you least expect it.

Dopo una delusione d'amore e una brillante carriera da chirurgo andata in fumo, Fionn Kane si è rifugiato in una piccola città del Nebraska, lontano dal "circo" di Boston. Rose Evans si esibisce sulla sua motocicletta con il Silveria Circus. Un lavoro che le consente, tra l'altro, di dedicarsi a tempo perso a qualche omicidio. Quando rimane accidentalmente ferita, si ritrova bloccata in Nebraska, nella casa di un adorabile dottorino. Solo che non tutti i cuori spezzati si possono ricucire. E più stai ferma in un posto, più i fantasmi del passato si fanno vivi.

Before the Black Pearl, there was a teenage stowaway named Jack Sparrow … Book 1: The Coming Storm Adventure-seeking teenager Jack Sparrow has assembled a motley crew, and they’re on the quest of a lifetime. Their goal: to locate and procure the legendary Sword of Cortés, which will grant...

From the trenches of France, General Sean Courtney comes back to fame, fortune and a seat in the government. Mark Anders, the courageous young South African whom he has come to regard as his own son, returns to nothing, his grandfather murdered and his property seized by an unknown company. At the bottom of the mystery is Sean's son Dirk, the jealous, violent and power-crazed genius whose all-consuming hatred can only end in blood.... A Sparrow Falls is the thrilling third novel in the Courtney series, continuing from When the Lion Feeds and The Sound of Thunder.

George A. Romero terrified a generation with his iconic horror film and with this cult-classic novel. Immerse yourself in this unparalleled vision from the revered master of the zombie apocalypse...and be terrified all over again. Zombies have overpowered the living and ravaged the world. Society has collapsed as humans race to save themselves. No one knows how far the creatures have spread or how to stop them. In downtown Philadelphia, four people escape the chaos and find shelter in a vacated shopping mall.

On the eve of her twentieth birthday, Karys woke to the sight of a divine creature dying outside her home. Two weeks later, her sister disappeared, leaving nothing but a trail of blood in her wake. Convinced the gods were responsible, Karys has spent the past five years plotting her revenge with the help of a cutthroat band of likeminded elven rebels. So when Dravyn—one of her world's most powerful deities—descends in search of humans worthy of serving him, Karys knows what she must do.

In Sparrow, join the journey of a once-abandoned dog and the human who found hope in her companionship. After facing their own struggles, Sparrow and her owner discover that sometimes the greatest healing comes from the most unexpected friendships. Through laughter, love, and a few tears, this narrative showcases how Sparrow's unwavering loyalty and courage transformed a life marked by uncertainty into one filled with joy and purpose. As they navigate the challenges of recovery together, listeners will be inspired by the bond formed between a rescue dog and the person who needed her most.