Juliet Blackwell Knihy

The enchanting short-story trilogy features contributions from internationally-bestselling authors Juliet Blackwell, Sophie Littlefield, and Rachael Herron, each bringing their unique storytelling style. Set against a festive backdrop, the stories intertwine themes of love, friendship, and holiday spirit, offering heartwarming tales that celebrate the joys and challenges of the season. Perfect for cozy reading, this collection captures the essence of the holidays through engaging narratives and relatable characters.

Sanft geschwungene Hügel bis zum Horizont, herrschaftliche Weingüter, das Rauschen der Reben im Wind ... Doch die junge Amerikanerin Rosalyn hat für die Schönheit der Champagne nichts übrig. Nach einem Schicksalsschlag wollte sie nie wieder nach Frankreich reisen, aber ihr Chef, ein Winzer, bestand auf diese Geschäftsreise. Dann fallen Rosalyn alte Liebesbriefe in die Hände, voller Sehnsucht und Gefühl. Zum ersten Mal seit Langem berührt etwas ihr Herz, und Rosalyn kommt einer dramatischen Liebesgeschichte auf die Spur, die vor mehr als einem Jahrhundert in den Kellergewölben der Champagne begann… Champagne, 1914: Der Krieg wütet, und wie viele andere Frauen sucht die junge Französin Lucie Zuflucht in den unterirdischen Weinkellern des Champagnerhauses Pommery. Dort kümmert sie sich um Verwundete, Waisenkinder und wartet bange auf die Briefe ihres Verlobten, der an der Front um sein Leben kämpft ...

Natalie Morgen made a name for herself with a memoir about overcoming her harsh childhood after finding a new life in Paris. After falling in love with a classically trained chef, they moved together to his ancestral home, a tiny fishing village off the coast of Brittany. But then Francois-Xavier breaks things off with her without warning, leaving her flat broke and in the middle of renovating the guesthouse they planned to open for business. Natalie's already struggling when her sister, Alex, shows up unannounced. The sisters form an unlikely partnership to save the guesthouse, reluctantly admitting their secrets to each other as they begin to heal the scars of their shared past.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Keeper of the Castle, San Francisco contractor and ghost whisperer Mel Turner must solve a murder mystery at a haunted mansion in the Pacific Heights... San Francisco millionaire Andrew Flynt wants to sell his Victorian mansion, but ghostly music, the squeaking of a long-disappeared weathervane, and an angry ghost keep running off potential buyers. After a famous psychic is called in, she informs the Flynts that their multi-million-dollar renovations to “update” the home have left its resident ghost extremely agitated. So contractor Mel Turner is engaged to track down and replace some of the original features of the house. But when the beautiful psychic is found stabbed, it appears someone had a very human motive for murder. Now Mel must use her ghost whispering gift to uncover the secrets of the haunted house on the hill, and her sleuthing skills to catch a killer.

Lily Ivory juggles her passion for vintage clothing and her magical abilities, but her life takes a dark turn when she confronts a malevolent sleeping spell. This encounter leads her into a terrifying battle against a nightmarish evil that threatens her world. As she navigates the challenges of her dual life, Lily must harness her magic to uncover the truth behind the sinister forces at play.

Lily discovers a mysterious velvet cloak that reveals disturbing visions from the past. After the antiques dealer is killed, she suspects supernatural involvement. When her pig, Oscar, goes missing, Lily must confront a powerful witch's spirit to save him, with her grandmother's help, but it may be too much for her to handle.

A new ghoulish mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of A Ghostly Light featuring Mel Turner, a ghost-whispering contractor. Mel Turner can’t resist the chance to bring the Crockett Theatre, a decrepit San Francisco Art Deco movie palace, back to life. But there’s a catch for Turner Construction: Several artists are currently squatting in the building, and they aren’t the only ones haunting the once-grand halls of the historic theater.… When one of the squatters is found dead, the police department has a long list of suspects to investigate. Meanwhile, Mel and her fiancé, Landon, are remodeling an old house for themselves, and Mel finds being on the other side of a home renovation project more challenging than she expected. When Mel discovers that the former owner of the Crockett Theatre died under mysterious circumstances, and that there just might be a connection to the ghost haunting her own attic, the case takes a new turn—one that could bring down the curtain for the last time.

The New York Times bestselling author of Spellcasting in Silk continues as witch and vintage boutique owner Lily Ivory cracks open a Pandora’s box when she investigates some alarming apparel... Even the most skilled sorceress can’t ward off a lawsuit, and Lily is not at her enchanting best with her hands full as the temporary leader of San Francisco's magical community. So after her potbellied pig Oscar head-butts rival clothier Autumn Jennings, Lily tries to make peace without a costly personal injury case. But any hope of a quiet resolution is shattered when Autumn turns up dead. As one of the prime suspects, Lily searches for a way to clear her name and discovers a cursed trousseau among Autumn’s recently acquired inventory. Lily must deal with a mysterious dogwalker and spend the night in a haunted house as she delves into the trunk’s treacherous past. She’s got to figure out who wanted to harm Autumn fast, before the curse claims another victim…

In the latest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Give Up the Ghost, it will take a beacon of ghostly intervention to guide contractor Mel Turner to the truth... Dangerous tides ahead... When her friend Alicia hires Turner Construction to renovate a historic lighthouse in the San Francisco Bay, Mel Turner can’t wait to get her hands dirty. Alicia plans to transform the island property into a welcoming inn, and while Mel has never attempted a project so ambitious—or so tall—before, she’s definitely up for the challenge. But trouble soon arises when Alicia’s abusive ex-husband shows up to threaten both her and Mel, and later turns up dead at the base of the lighthouse stairs. With no other suspects in sight, things start looking choppy for Alicia. Now, if Mel wants to clear her friend’s name, she’ll need the help of the lighthouse’s resident ghosts to shine a light on the real culprit...