Jill Barnett Livres

Los Angeles, 1957. Après avoir perdu leurs parents dans un accident de voiture, Jud et Cale sont recueillis par leur grand-père, un magnat du pétrole taciturne et bourru. Dans le drame, Jimmy Peyton, la célèbre star du rock, a également trouvé la mort, laissant derrière lui une fillette de quatre ans, Laurel. Treize ans plus tard, le hasard réunit les trois orphelins, qui ignorent tout des circonstances de cette tragédie. Séduits par la belle Laurel, Jud et Cale vont se battre pour conquérir son coeur... Saga pleine de passion ayant pour cadre les grandioses paysages californiens, L'Espace d'un été explore les liens familiaux les plus profonds, les erreurs que l'on peut faire par amour, et notre capacité à espérer, à pardonner et à trouver le courage de changer...

Set against the backdrop of the sultry California coast, this novel explores the transformative power of forgiveness through a deeply emotional narrative. The characters embark on a journey of healing and redemption, highlighting their struggles and growth as they navigate complex relationships. The evocative setting enhances the story's themes, inviting readers to reflect on love, loss, and the strength found in letting go.

THE BEST MAGIC OF ALL IS THE KIND THAT MAKES LOVE COMES TRUE ...Alec, Duke of Belmore, did as he pleased --- and he wanted to marry the beautiful, bubbly girl who had positively bewitched him: Joyous MacQuarrie, who had appeared from nowhere and turned stately Belmore Park upside down with merriment and mischief. It hardly mattered that her Scottish bloodline was shrouded in mystery. But Alec's heated desire turned ice-cold when he discovered that this winsome lady was, in fact, a witch --- whose powers of white magic were not always perfectly under control ...Too late, Joy knew she was desperately in love and that nothing could stop the course of their destiny --- the scandal threatening to destroy her and the passion that held them both spellbound in a forbidden, irresistible match.

Lady Sofia Beatrice Rosalynde Anne Therese Howard, a ward of King Edwawrd I, who is dedicated to fending off her many suitors, finds her considerble defenses weakened by the arrogant and dashing Sir Tobin de Clare.

Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW. "A ray of summer sunshine! Jill Barnett has concocted another charming tale filled with witty dialog, plenty of humor and a sprinkling of magic." Most English girls meet their heart's desire across a crowded ballroom or in a genteel parlor. Letitia Olive Hornsby finds hers when she knocks him into a river. A curly-haired, blue-eyed hellion of only eleven, she decides even then that Richard, the dashing, handsome, and totally disreputable son of the Earl of Downe, is the white knight of her dreams. Richard expects his life to be boring and restful once he's home, but after a chance encounter with the meddlesome Letty and her obnoxious dog, Gus, he discovers there is no rest for the wicked. He soon finds himself captive aboard a smugglers' ship with an adoring young woman who is a walking catastrophe...and her enormous clod of a dog. Never missing a beat, she gets them into one hilarious predicament after another before Richard realizes that she might be the one woman who can save his black soul with a faith in him that is bright enough to burn the shadows from the darkest heart. If he can survive....

Glenna Gordon's life takes a dramatic turn when Lyall Roberston, a golden knight and baron, arrives at her isolated island farm. He reveals that her existence has been shrouded in deception and carries a royal order to reunite her with her estranged father, a powerful man who has kept her hidden from dangerous foes. This unexpected journey promises to uncover family secrets and challenge Glenna's understanding of her past.

Jill Barnett's debut historical romance novel, which captivated readers and achieved national bestseller status, is now back in print. This re-release offers fans a chance to revisit the captivating story and characters that first drew them in.

Set against a backdrop of love and conflict, Jill Barnett's epic novel weaves together themes of passion and resilience. The story explores the lives of its characters as they navigate the challenges of war, forging deep connections amidst turmoil. With rich historical context and vivid storytelling, the narrative captivates readers, highlighting the enduring power of love in the face of adversity. Barnett's skillful writing brings to life the emotional struggles and triumphs of those caught in the chaos of their time.

Staré záležitosti Catherine Winslowová se s dcerami vydává na ostrov, kde prožila se svými rodiči každé léto mnoho krásných chvil. Ani ve snu by ji nenapadlo, že zde znovu najde svou první lásku - Michaela Packarda. Soukromý ráj Vdova Beth Grahamová je se synem pozvána na letní byt k přátelům. Shodou okolností ale přátelé nemohou na ostrov přijet, a tak je Beth přinucena strávit svou dovolenou ve společnosti šarmantního Johna Livingstona a jeho dcery Nikki. Ostrovní čas Měsíční pracovní pobyt na ostrově svede dohromady Rosie Galvezovou a Mitche Rutherforda. Od jejich práce je však odvádí vzájemná přitažlivost, které je stále těžší odolávat. A navíc - na malém ostrově není možné, aby se jeden druhému vyhýbal…

1896 kdesi v Pacifiku Margaret Smithová je krásná a úspěšná právnička, která kvůli práci pro své klienty zapomíná žít svůj vlastní život. Je jí třicet dva let a v jejím světě vládne brilantní úsudek, rozum a logika. Hank Wyatt je svérázný muž, se kterým se život nemazlil. Společnost ho zavrhla, když ho odsoudila do kárného tábora na doživotí. A Hank jí to oplácí pohrdáním a nenávistí. Lydie, Theodor a Annabelle jsou sourozenci, kteří osiřeli a zoufale potřebují rodiče a jejich lásku. Tato nesourodá pětice – uprchlý trestanec, advokátka a tři sirotci – se dílem náhody či osudu ocitnou společně na ostrově uprostřed Pacifiku. Ani kouzelný džin by nedokázal vyčarovat více štěstí, než kolik si ho tito lidé, dosud cizí, mohou vzájemně nadělit. Pokud to budou umět…