Resultado narrado por "Jasmine E." em Todas as categorias

Weil Schokolade nicht nur glücklich macht, sondern auch Wunder vollbringen kann... Für Chloe Lyon zeigt sich das Leben von der Schokoladenseite. Sie ist stolze Besitzerin einer Confiserie, und ihre Kreationen haben es in sich: In jeder Schokolade befindet sich ein Zettelchen mit einer Zukunftsprognose. Schade nur, dass Chloe nicht in ihre eigene Zukunft sehen kann - vielleicht wäre sie dann auf die Ankunft den neuen Vikars vorbereitet gewesen, der die Gerüchteküche im kleinen Dorf Sticklepond zum Kochen bringt.

In 1920, as art and writing flourished during the Harlem Renaissance, W. E. B. Du Bois published The Brownies’ Book: A Monthly Magazine for Children of the Sun—the first periodical for African American youth, collecting original art, stories, letters, and activities to celebrate their identities and inspire their imaginations and ambitions. Building upon Du Bois’s mission, esteemed professor and scholar Karida L. Brown and celebrated artist Charly Palmer reimagine the groundbreaking publication with The New Brownies’ Book, gathering the work of more than 50 contemporary Black writers.

Selene Haddad works for Naiad Novels, the hottest serialized fiction app on the market, tasked with writing never-ending romance stories. It's a dream job, minus one aspect of it—having to work alongside Daniel Santiago, the company's disgustingly charming acquisitions manager… and the man who screwed her out of a massive payday. Selene is certain nothing will ever change how she feels about Daniel, but when a dare at Naiad's annual holiday party leads to them falling into bed together, she starts to discover that maybe he's not so bad—if she can look past their professional differences.

Sharks have been on this planet for over 400 million years, so there is a lot they can teach us about survival and adaptability. For example: how do sharks, which unlike other fish are denser than water, stay afloat? They keep moving. When Jasmin Graham, an award-winning young shark scientist, started to feel that the traditional path to becoming a marine biologist was pulling her under, she remembered this important lesson: keep moving forward.

Einst war Shizuka Satomi ein Star, heute ist sie die gefragteste Geigenlehrerin der Welt. Wer bei ihr studiert, dem ist eine glänzende Karriere gewiss. Niemand ahnt, dass Shizuka einen Pakt mit dem Teufel geschlossen hat: Sieben Musikerseelen muss sie ihm bringen. Sechs davon hat sie bereits der Hölle übergeben. Nur mit der siebten will es nicht klappen, und langsam läuft Shizuka die Zeit davon. Als sie eines Tages das Geigenspiel der jungen Katrina hört, ist Shizuka sich sicher, die letzte Seele gefunden zu haben.

Freedom fighter, brilliant businessperson, devoted wife, master of languages, and ultimately, savior of a European dynasty. Claudia Patterson would become all of these—spurred on by the fiercely powerful loves and losses along the way … Denny Clark. An abused thirteen-year-old White boy whose life twelve-year-old Claudia saves—complicating her own life for years to come.

Georgie, back home at her estate in Eynsleigh, impatiently awaits the birth of her baby. But she has plenty to occupy her: Her new chef, Pierre, has arrived from Paris, and Sir Hubert, who owns Eynsleigh, is back from his latest expedition. It's time for Georgie to throw her first house party to celebrate his return and show off her new chef. The dinner party is a smashing success. Sir Mortimer Mordred—famous author of creepy Gothic horror novels—is one of the guests. He recently purchased a nearby Elizabethan manor nearby because it has a famous poison garden.

Discover all the neat, sweet, and sometimes off-beat things that make you happy. No matter the day, if you’re asleep or at play … this book is an exuberant and delightful salute to just being your all-amazing self.

Convinced the report of a body on the beach is a false alarm, D S Cupidi darts to Folkstone with her daughter Zoe in toe to scan the area. But this time her instincts are off and it is Zoe who discovers Mimi Greene's body on the shoreline. A regular wild swimmer with her friends, it is perplexing that she would have been out swimming alone, especially in bad weather. Putting aside her daughter's traumatised state, D S Cupidi must find the truth behind Mimi's death.

Ein Liebesroman, der zeigt, dass aus Verlust auch etwas Wunderbares entstehen kann und das Leben einem immer wieder neue Chancen gibt. Niemand versteht, warum Maj ihre schriftstellerische Begabung bei einer Lokalzeitung in einer schwedischen Provinzstadt verschwendet. Aber Maj hatte einen guten Grund, der Literaturwelt den Rücken zu kehren. Überraschend kündigt Maj auch ihren Job bei der Zeitung und wendet sich vollends vom Schreiben ab. Als der Chefredakteur Henrik erfährt, dass Maj nun in einem kleinen Café am See arbeitet, sucht er sie auf.

Schwarz senkt sich die Nacht. Als die Leiche einer Lehrerin aus dem Eisloch beim Badesteg geborgen wird, glauben einzig Kommissarin Anna Glad und ihre Kollegin Märta, dass Boels Tod mehr als ein Unfall war. Während die finnische Kleinstadt sich auf das alljährliche Lichterfest vorbereitet, erhält Anna eine alte Videokassette mit Aufnahmen einer Luciaprozession. Was war 1988, als Boel selbst Schülerin auf der Insel war, geschehen? Nicht ahnend, dass die Geschichte von damals droht sich zu wiederholen, folgt Anna den Spuren in die Vergangenheit.

The fae of the Hemlock Wilds are responsible for raising and lowering the moon—which is a crucial task in maintaining the balance of nature. All fae in the world have different tasks, such as maintaining the seasons or ensuring the fertility of the land. Despite their playful and mischievous nature, Fae can also be dangerous to humans who disrespect their territory or refuse to honour their customs and traditions.

Lydia Everett is turning 40. Her friends and family gather to celebrate her special day. Everyone is there, including an unsuspecting victim or two.

Ein einsames Haus am Meer, verschlossene Türen und dunkle Geheimnisse. Sophies Leben ist vollkommen aus den Fugen geraten und so nimmt sie die Einladung ihrer Jugendfreundin Caroline gerne an, sie und ihre Familie in ihrem wunderschönen, einsam gelegenen Strandhaus zu besuchen. Als Sophie dort ankommt, findet sie ihre Freundin völlig verändert vor. Caroline, die früher warmherzig und selbstbewusst war, ist nun verschlossen und nervös und verbringt viel Zeit alleine, fernab ihrer Familie. Und Carolines kleine Tochter Lucy hat kurz nach dem Einzug in das Haus aufgehört zu sprechen.

Fifteen-year-old Kayla is the apple of her parents’ eyes, their beautiful only daughter. They tried for so long to have her that she was even more precious when she arrived. But deep down, her mother Sherrie has always been terrified that their worst fear would come true: that Kayla would be taken from them. Then one day—just as Sherrie had dreaded—Kayla fails to return home after a sleepover. In desperation, Sherrie and her husband Richard call Kayla’s friends. They scour the streets, their search becoming more frantic. Until the police arrive and deliver the shocking news.

As a timid biracial girl growing up in Sweetwater, Alabama, during the 1960s, Margaret Ann Odom’s childhood was all but pleasant. Constantly targeted by her peers due to her different texture of hair and struggling to live up to her M’dear’s expectations, Margaret's life becomes worse when Claire Whitehurst appears at her home, insisting she is due for a sudden medical examination and a series of injections. Thinking her life couldn’t get any worse, her entire childhood spirals out of control as she faces depression and struggles to learn the value of her life.

Sassy is the new hire on the call center floor. A sexy, young tender with a curvy shape to match her style, Sassy quickly becomes a mouthwatering temptation for all who look her way. She seemingly has the perfect distraction with her boyfriend, John, working on the same floor. But as John tries to fan off anyone who dares stare too long, Sassy appears to have different motives in mind with the mysteriously intriguing HoLLyRod...who just so happens to be a master in the art of cheating.

Lügen, Intrigen, Machtkämpfe – und eine Liebe gegen alle Widerstände: Willkommen an der Cliffworth Academy in Wales! "Between Lies and Love" ist der erste New-Adult-Roman von Jennifer Wileys Dark-Academia-Duett Cliffworth Academy. Die Chance auf ein Stipendium, das ihre Träume erfüllen könnte: 14 College-Absolvent*innen haben einen der begehrten Plätze im Sommerprogramm der Cliffworth Academy ergattert, wunderschön gelegen in einem altehrwürdigen Gebäude aus dem 16. Jahrhundert an der Küste von Wales.

In a converted Georgian townhouse in south west London, three families live under one roof. The large flat that takes up the top two floors is home to the Harlow family: happily married Paul and Steph and their bubbly teenage daughter, Freya. The smaller first floor flat is rented by Emma, who spends most of her time alone, listening to people coming in and out of the building. And the basement flat belongs to Chris, a local driving instructor, who prefers to keep his personal life private from the neighbours.

Through stories of other athletes and brand liaisons as well as her own journey as an amateur athlete, author Jasmine Chou discusses the sport sponsorship world from the athlete’s standpoint as well as the brand’s perspective. These stories show how beneficial a partnership can be for all parties, while giving some general tips on how to go about pursuing your own sponsorship goals.