Milena Havlová Livres

C'est un matin comme les autres. Mattie discute avec sa fille Kim, seize ans, avant que celle-ci ne parte à l'école, fait quelques longueurs dans sa piscine, planifie sa journée. Mais intérieurement, Mattie bouillonne. Encore une fois, elle a trouvé la preuve d'une infidélité de son mari Jake. Elle est décidée à le mettre à la porte lorsqu'une nouvelle bien plus dramatique vient bouleverser sa vie. Atteinte d'une maladie incurable, Mattie se voit confrontée à l'impensable. Jadis, elle et Jake s'étaient bien promis de s'aimer "... pour le meilleur et pour le pire, dans la maladie et l'adversité, jusqu'à ce que la mort nous sépare...". Mais dans cette épreuve terrible, Mattie pourra-t-elle compter sur son mari ?

Bailey Carpenter is a heroine who's both victim and warrior woman, a fascinating sleuth who will linger with you long after you've finished this thrilling read.' Tess Gerritsen'Fielding pens a spiraling tale of paranoia and suspense, as sultry as a Miami night.' Jenny Milchman'An edge-of-your-seat read .

An Amazon Charts bestseller. A deeply moving story of carrying on even when it seems impossible. Life is over in an instant for sixteen-year-old Finn Miller when a devastating car accident tumbles her and ten others over the side of a mountain. Suspended between worlds, she watches helplessly as those she loves struggle to survive. Impossible choices are made, decisions that leave the survivors tormented with grief and regret. Unable to let go, Finn keeps vigil as they struggle to reclaim their shattered lives. Jack, her father, who seeks vengeance against the one person he can blame other than himself; her best friend, Mo, who bravely searches for the truth as the story of their survival is rewritten; her sister Chloe, who knows Finn lingers and yearns to join her; and her mother, Ann, who saved them all but is haunted by her decisions. Finn needs to move on, but how can she with her family still in pieces? Heartrending yet ultimately redemptive, In an Instant is a story about the power of love, the meaning of family, and carrying on...even when it seems impossible.

Francesca Monsanto meets a man and his son racing to catch a train. It is a meeting she never anticipated, but one that was meant to be. As their relationship develops the coincidences that brought them together take on a dangerous aspect.

The small, close-knit community of Torrance, Florida, is torn asunder by a cold-blooded killer targeting teenage girls, and with gossip and fear gripping its citizens, high school teacher Sandy Crosbie vows to protect her family and find the attacker.

Gabriella, petite fille modèle, aux yeux candides, est battue par sa mère. À 9 ans, elle est confiée aux sœurs d'un couvent. Elle y fait des études brillantes, ne sort jamais et semble bien s'être résolue à prendre le voile. Devenue sœur Bernie pour l'Église, Gabriella s'apprête à prononcer les vœux éternels ... lorsqu'un jeune et beau prêtre fait son apparition au couvent. [babelio.com]

Serenity makepeace knows a lot about whole--grain bread but she doesn't know beans about business. Her new catalog company featuring local handicrafts will benefit her offbeat artist community in Writt's end Washington, but she needs a crack financial adviser to make it work. So she charms her way into the office of Caleb Ventress, only to find a handsome wolf in conservative clothing. An expert in the art of the deal, Caleb has no talent for long term relationships, and isn't sure what to do about this unconventional beauty who walks into his life. A pass from a paragon of conformity--even one as handsome as Caleb--is more than free--spirited serenity bargained for. But when intrigues back in Witt's end threaten serenity's plans and perhaps her life, she begins to trust Caleb without reading his fine print...and the bottom line might be true love....

Une maison bourgeoise à Londres... La blonde Caroline s'apprête à épouser un jeune agent de change plein d'avenir. Le mariage, qui s'annonce grandiose, doit avoir lieu la semaine suivante, mais cette perspective semble angoisser la jeune fille. Stressée par les préparatifs, elle souffre de nausées dont elle ignore l'origine, et garde la nostalgie d'une liaison récente avec un acteur de théâtre. A quelques jours de cet " heureux " événement, son jeune frère Jody l'entraîne, à l'insu de leur entourage, dans un voyage en Ecosse, à la recherche de leur frère aîné qui séjourne dans la région. Tandis que les kilomètres défilent à travers la grisaille et un froid de plus en plus intense, cette fugue tourne bientôt à la folle aventure... Sur fond de magnifiques paysages écossais, l'histoire d'une jeune femme en rébellion contre un milieu étouffant. Une intrigue contée avec finesse par la reine britannique du roman " d'atmosphère ".

À l'université, elles étaient les meilleures amies du monde. Aujourd'hui, en apparence, ces trois femmes sont heureuses. Tanya est une chanteuse adulée, Zoe est un médecin de renom, et Mary Stuart est l'épouse comblée d'un grand avocat. Hélas ! la réalité est tout autre et le destin les a frappées toutes trois cruellement. Après s'être perdues de vue pendant près de vingt ans, c'est au Ranch, superbe résidence cachée dans les montagnes du Wyoming, que les trois amies se retrouvent. Un séjour qui va permettre à Tanya, Zoe et Mary Stuart de faire le point et de se battre ensemble pour redonner un sens à leur vie.

With a wife he loves and an exciting London-based career, architect Charles Waterston's life seems in perfect balance. Nothing in his comfortable existence prepares him for the sudden end to his ten-year marriage—or his unwanted transfer to his firm's New York office. With nothing left to lose, Charlie takes a leave of absence from his job to drive through New England, hoping to make peace with himself.

A shocking shooting exposes the hidden secrets of five families living in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac. This psychological thriller delves into the complexities of their lives, revealing how deeply intertwined their fates are and the dark truths they conceal. As tensions rise, the narrative unfolds to explore themes of trust, betrayal, and the facades people maintain in seemingly perfect neighborhoods.

Début du XXe siècle, Olivia et Victoria constituent un prodige de la nature. Jumelles, elles sont si semblables que personne ne peut les différencier... La vie des deux sueurs bascule le jour où Victoria tombe amoureuse d'un homme marié. Pour éviter le scandale, son père lui fait épouser un jeune veuf : Charles Dawson. Mais tandis que Victoria, indépendante et passionnée, n'a de cesse de rejoindre le Front en Europe, où la Première Guerre mondiale vient d'éclater, Olivia, douce et réservée, aime Charles en secret. Et si elles échangeaient leurs vies ?

The stars of a new TV series called "Manhattan" share their secrets with millions. Offstage they are ordinary people with homes and dreams, lives and loves, every bit as real, and as the viewers watch the drama unfold the actors share their passion and pain in the performance of their lives.

"You're in danger. You and Amanda." The warning draws Bonnie Wheeler to a place she has never been: To the brutally slain body of her husband's ex-wife . . . To the shattering of her perfect world by a murdered woman's secrets . . . To a place where every truth becomes a lie--and every loved one is a stranger . . . To a gathering darkness that threatens her innocent child--and herself . . . To a home where nothing is safe, and there's no one she can trust. No one.

You can't run for ever. Twenty-nine years old and reeling from a nasty divorce, Jamie Kellogg is unsure where her life is going. That's until she meets a handsome stranger in a bar. Kind, attentive and tender, Brad doesn't seem to be like the others. Spurred on by her longing for adventure, Jamie is persuaded to quit her job and accompany Brad on a mysterious road trip. But soon it becomes apparent that this could this be the biggest mistake she's ever made. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, two single mothers meet - thrown together by chance. Both have secrets. Both are running from something. And as Brad and Jamie arrive in Atlanta, one of them is about to be found . . . ***Previously published as Mad River Road***

Paranoia and revenge, voyeurism and obsession - The Girl on the Train meets Rear Window in this gripping novel from a queen of psychological suspense.

Lynn Schuster, whose husband left her for another woman, finds herself attracted to Marc Cameron, the other woman's husband. Her friend Renee warns her to be careful. As they start to lose control of their lives, they both learn about the consequences of being hurt by those you love.

and of the horrific consequences of a blind date gone wrong.PRAISE FOR JOY FIELDING'Gripped me from the first to the very last page' Tess Gerritsen 'A spiralling tale of paranoia and suspense' Jenny Milchman'An edge-of-your-seat read .