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Když Mallory Blessingová požádá na smrtelné posteli syna Linka, aby zavolal na telefonní číslo napsané na lístečku v zásuvce jejího psacího stolu, Link opravdu netuší, že telefon zvedne Jake McCloud. Je konec léta 2020 a Jakeova manželka Uršula de Gournseyová je žhavou kandidátkou v prezidentských volbách. Link si je jistý, že se někde musela stát chyba. Jak se Mallory s Jakem zná? Skok zpět do báječného roku 1993. Mallory právě zdědila po tetě chatu na pobřeží ostrova Nantucket. Dovolí svému bratrovi Cooperovi, aby tam uspořádal rozlučku se svobodou. Na večírek přijede i Cooperův kamarád z univerzity Jake McCloud. Mezi Jakem a Mallory vznikne vztah, který přetrvá roky – manželství, děti i Uršulinu stratosférickou politickou kariéru – až do okamžiku, kdy se Mallory dozví, že umírá. Příběh knihy našel inspiraci ve filmu Příští rok ve stejnou dobu (který si Mallory s Jakem pouštějí každé léto). Je to příběh neobvyklé lásky, která zná jen jediné roční období – léto.

Když Vivian Howeovou, autorku třinácti románů a matku tří dospělých dětí, srazí při běhání nedaleko od domova auto a pachatel od nehody ujede, vystupuje Vivi na Onen svět. Protože její smrt byla náhlá a nespravedlivá, má dovoleno sledovat, co se dole děje s jejími dětmi, s nejlepší kamarádkou, s bývalým manželem a s konkurenčním romanopiscem, jehož kniha vychází ve stejný den jako ta Vivina. Vivi také dostává možnost zasáhnout třikrát do pozemského dění a ovlivnit běh událostí ve světě živých. Odhaluje tajnosti vlastních dětí, sleduje vyšetřování své vlastní smrti a současně má strach, aby na světlo nevyšlo tajemství z jejího mládí; musí zvažovat, co chce pozměnit a co by mělo zůstat, jak to je. Spojení plážových příběhů značky Elin Hilderbrand, pokrmů, z nichž se sbíhají sliny, a obrazů perfektních domácností s upřímným vyznáním, že lidé, které ztrácíme, nás ve skutečnosti nikdy neopouštějí, řadí knihu Zlaté děvče této „královny letních románů“ na první místo mezi všechny doposud vydané plážové romány.

Sestry, milenky a tajemství: tenhle ostrov není dost velký, aby se tam všechny vešly. Birdie Cousinsová se vrhla do příprav na svatbu své dcery Chess, od plujícího tanečního parketu na jezírku v zahradě své vily až po barvy koktejlových ubrousků. Žena, která se pyšní připraveností na každou eventualitu, nemohla nikdy předvídat jediný noční telefonát, jímž jí Chess nenadále oznámila, že zasnoubení se ruší. Je to však teprve první náznak toho, že přichází léto plné zvratů a odhalení. Protože se Chess ocitá na dně zoufalství, vyžádá si Birdie pomoc své mladší dcery Tate a své sestry Indie. Zanedlouho už všechny čtyři míří na krásný, rustikální ostrov Tuckernuck u břehů Nantucketu, kde jejich rodina tráví léto už několik generací. Bez telefonů, bez televize, bez obchodů - místo, kde je nic nerozptyluje a kde mohou uniknout svým problémům. Jenže když se sestry, dcery a jejich tajemství ocitnou na odlehlém ostrově, změní se poklidná dovolená v něco mnohem většího. Odhalují se pravdy, ožívají staré lásky a vznikají nové. Ostrov je plný bolavých srdcí, smíchu a překvapení, díky nimž jsou napínavé romány Elin Hilderbrandové vyhledávanými bestsellery

Tři ženy přijedou strávit léto do přímořského letoviska a řešit zde své problémy: Vicki, matka dvou malých chlapců, se právě dozvěděla, že trpí těžkou nemocí; její sestra Brenda přišla o práci profesorky poté, co se prozradil její poměr se starším studentem; a jejich přítelkyně Melanie po několika neúspěšných pokusech konečně otěhotněla, ale současně se dozvěděla, že její manžel má milenku. Do hurikánu jejich emocí vstoupí mladý student Josh; i on má svých starostí až nad hlavu. Pomůže si čtveřice navzájem uspořádat své životy? O tom je tento čtivý, zábavný a hořkosladký román o síle lásky, rodiny a přátelství.

Nádherná jarní noc skončí smrtelnou havárií – a čtyři životy se navždy změní. Jednoho teplého červnového večera se studenti Nantucketské střední sejdou k tradičnímu maturitnímu táboráku na pláži. Jenže oslava skončí tragédií: při těžké autohavárii zemře řidička Penny Alistairová a její dvojče Hobby se ocitne v kómatu. Jake, přítel Penny, a její kamarádka Demeter vyváznou bez zranění, ale události té noci je pronásledují spolu s nezodpovězenými otázkami stran toho, co se stalo v autě – a co se stalo v dunách, předtím než Penny sedla za volant. Matku dvojčat Zoe čeká něco nepředstavitelného: život bez dcery a trýznivé uzdravování syna, jenž býval sportovní hvězdou s nedozírnými vyhlídkami. Volnomyšlenkářka Zoe bývala svým dětem stejně matkou jako přítelkyní, ale teď se dozvídá drtivé pravdy o nich i o roli, kterou sama sehrála ve všem, co se událo. Jak léto plyne, musí si Zoe i ostatní rodiče klást otázku, zda nepřispěli k větší zranitelnosti svých dětí právě tím, jak se je snažili ochraňovat před životní realitou. Klíč k pochopení autonehody se skrývá v tom, co se Penny dozvěděla tehdy večer na pláži – ale připraví to o klid mysli i ty, kteří přežili? Poslední léto, nádherný příběh o jemných, ale trvanlivých poutech uvnitř rodiny

1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER1 USA TODAY BESTSELLER*There's a new couple in town . . . and they're shaking things up. After thirty-five years as the Chief of Police on Nantucket, Ed Kapenash's heart can no longer take the stress. But his plans to retire are thwarted when, with only three days left on the job, he receives a phone call. The Richardsons' 22-million-dollar summer home has been burned to the ground. The couple are far from hurt - they were out on the water at one of their lavish yacht parties. But their dependable personal assistant has vanished. To solve the case, the Chief will have to contend with small town gossip for one final act of service to the community he knows and loves. A propulsive sun-soaked drama featuring some of Elin Hildebrand's most beloved characters - and of course, the beautiful and timeless island of Nantucket itself.

*The USA Today Bestseller* Raise one last glass with the Quinn Family at the Winter Street Inn. It's been too long since the entire Quinn family has been able to celebrate the holidays under the same roof, but that's about to change. With Bart back safe and sound from Afghanistan, the Quinns are preparing for a holiday more joyous than any they've experienced in years. And Bart's safe return isn't the family's only good news: Kevin is enjoying married life with Isabelle; Patrick is getting back on his feet after paying his debt to society; Ava thinks she's finally found the love of her life; and Kelly is thrilled to see his family reunited at last. But it just wouldn't be a Quinn family gathering if things went smoothly. A celebration of everything we love--and some of the things we endure--about the holidays, WINTER SOLSTICE is Elin Hilderbrand at her festive best. Follow the Quinn family through the entire Winter Street Series: Winter Street Winter Stroll Winter Storms Winter Solstice

Spend the coldest days of winter on a Caribbean beach with New York Times Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. Join New York Times Bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand on the stunning beaches of St. John for the beginning of her thrilling new winter series-The Paradise. Welcome to Paradise, the first book in the Paradise series, has everything that readers have come to know and love about an Elin Hilderbrand novel, plus a healthy dose of intrigue. Irene Steele's idyllic life-house, husband, family-is shattered when she is woken up by a late-night phone call. Her beloved husband has been found dead, but before Irene can process this tragic news, she must confront the perplexing details of her husband's death. He was found on St. John island, a tropical paradise far removed from their suburban life. Leaving the cold winter behind, Irene flies down to the beautiful Caribbean beaches of St. John only to make another shocking discovery: her husband had a secret second family. As Irene investigates the mysterious circumstances of her husband's death, she is plunged into a web of intrigue and deceit belied by the pristine white sand beaches of St. John's. This exciting first book in the Paradise series will transport readers to a new beach locale-another world that Elin knows as well as her beloved Nantucket-and have them longing for winter

Some of the stormy weather of the past few seasons seems to have finally lifted for the Quinns. After a year apart, Mitzi has returned to rule the roost; Patrick is about to be released from prison; Kevin has a successful new business and is finally ready to tie the knot with Isabelle; and best of all, there's hopeful news about Bart, who has been captured by enemy forces in Afghanistan. That doesn't mean there aren't a few dark clouds on the horizon. Kelley has recently survived a health scare; Jennifer can't quite shake her addiction to the drugs she used as a crutch while Patrick was in jail; and Ava still can't decide between the two lovers that she's been juggling with limited success. However, if there's one holiday that brings the Quinn family together to give thanks for the good times, it's Christmas. And this year promises to be a celebration unlike any other as the Quinns prepare to host Kevin and Isabelle's wedding at the inn. But as the special day approaches, a historic once-in-a-century blizzard bears down on Nantucket, threatening to keep the Quinns away from the place--and the people--they love most. Before the snow clears, the Quinns will have to survive enough upheavals to send anyone running for the spiked eggnog, in this novel that shows that when the holidays roll around, you can always go home again

From New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first.

Secret lives and new loves emerge in the bright Caribbean sunlight, in the follow-up to national bestseller Winter in Paradise A year ago, Irene Steele had the shock of her life: her loving husband, father to their grown sons and successful businessman, was killed in a plane crash. But that wasn't Irene's only shattering news: he'd also been leading a double life on the island of St. John, where another woman loved him, too. Now Irene and her sons are back on St. John, determined to learn the truth about the mysterious life -and death - of a man they thought they knew. Along the way, they're about to learn some surprising truths about their own lives, and their futures. Lush with the tropical details, romance, and drama that made Winter in Paradise a national bestseller, What Happens in Paradise is another immensely satisfying page-turner from one of American's most beloved and engaging storytellers.

Set against a backdrop of a transformative era, this historical novel by Elin Hilderbrand explores the intertwining lives of characters on an island thirty miles offshore. It captures the essence of a summer filled with love and change, showcasing Hilderbrand's signature storytelling style. Rich in detail, the narrative immerses readers in the cultural and emotional landscape of the time, solidifying her reputation as a master of summer-themed tales.

After a tragic fire in 1922 that killed 19-year-old chambermaid, Grace Hadley, The Hotel Nantucket descended from a gilded age gem to a mediocre budget-friendly lodge to inevitably an abandoned eyesore — until it's purchased and renovated top to bottom by London billionaire, Xavier Darling.  Xavier hires Nantucket sweetheart Lizbet Keaton as his general manager, and Lizbet, in turn, pulls together a charismatic, if inexperienced, staff who share the vision of turning the fate of the hotel around. They face challenges in getting along with one another (and with the guests), in overcoming the hotel's bad reputation, and in surviving the (mostly) harmless shenanigans of Grace Hadley herself — who won't stop haunting the hotel until her murder is acknowledged. Filled with the emotional tension and multiple points of view that characterize Elin's books (The Blue Bistro, Golden Girl) as well as an added touch of historical reality, Hotel Nantucket offers something for everyone in this summer drama for the ages. 

The instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller about two identical twin sisters who couldn't look more alike . . . or live more differently. Nantucket is only eleven miles away from Martha's Vineyard. But they may as well be worlds apart for estranged twin sisters Harper and Tabitha Frost. After not speaking for more than a decade, Harper and Tabitha switch islands-and lives-to save what's left of their splintered family. But the twins quickly discover that the secrets, lies, and gossip they thought they'd outrun can travel between islands just as easily as they can. Will Harper and Tabitha be able to bury the hatchet and end their sibling rivalry once and for all? Before the last beach picnic of the season, there will be enough old resentments, new loves, and cases of mistaken identity to make this the most talked-about summer that Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket have experienced in ages. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #333333; -webkit-text-stroke: #333333; background-color: #ffffff} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

Happy Holidays 2015! It's been a challenging year for the Quinns, but I want to express gratitude for all the well wishes we've received. As Kelley Quinn, owner of Winter Street Inn, reflects on the past year in a holiday letter, he acknowledges both the struggles and celebrations. Now single, Kelley has improved his relationship with his first wife, Margaret, who is attracting guests to the inn with her celebrity status. Their son, Kevin, has welcomed a beautiful baby, Genevieve, with the Inn's French housekeeper, Isabelle, while their daughter, Ava, is happily dating her colleague, Scott. The family looks forward to Genevieve's baptism and the festive Nantucket Christmas Stroll. However, Kelley's estranged second wife, Mitzi, unexpectedly arrives after her relationship with the inn's former Santa Claus falters. As old flames and new romances intertwine, the holiday spirit is tested amid rising jealousy and eggnog consumption. The Quinns face the challenge of navigating these surprises while trying to keep their family gathering intact. The story captures the complexities of love and family during the holiday season, setting the stage for a memorable Christmas filled with unexpected twists.

Adrienne Dealey has spent the past six years working for hotels in exotic resort towns. This summer she has decided to make Nantucket home. Left flat broke by her ex-boyfriend, she’s desperate to earn some fast money. When the desirable Thatcher Smith, owner of Nantucket's hottest restaurant, is the only one to offer her a job, she wonders if she can get by with no restaurant experience. Thatcher gives Adrienne a crash course in the business...and they share an instant attraction. But there’s a mystery about their situation: what is it about Fiona, the Blue Bistro's chef, that captures Thatcher's attention again and again? And why does such a successful restaurant seem to be in its final season before closing its doors for good? Despite her uncertainty, Adrienne must decide whether to open her heart for the first time, or move on, as she always does.

After a tragic event, Hollis Shaw invites four friends from different stages of her life for a weekend getaway on Nantucket. Once leading a seemingly perfect life as a food blogger and married to a heart surgeon, Hollis's world shatters when her husband dies in a car accident following a fight. Struggling with her strained marriage and a complicated relationship with her daughter, she learns about a concept called a “Five-Star Weekend,” where one woman gathers friends from various life phases. Inspired, Hollis organizes her own event, but the weekend quickly becomes complicated. Her childhood friend Tatum's husband brings Hollis’s first love, Jack Finigan, into the mix, reigniting old feelings. Meanwhile, Tatum must navigate tensions with Dru-Ann, Hollis's elitist best friend from college, whose career is jeopardized by a misunderstanding about her client’s mental health. Hollis's friend Brooke faces her husband's infidelity yet again, while Gigi, a stranger who reached out through Hollis's blog, brings her own secrets and unexpected grace. This captivating tale explores themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, promising a weekend that will change everything.

Travel to the bright Caribbean one last time in this satisfying and dishy conclusion to the nationally bestselling Winter in Paradise trilogy.

Meredith Martin Delinn just lost everything: her friends, her homes, her social standing - because her husband Freddy cheated rich investors out of billions of dollars. Desperate and facing homelessness, Meredith receives a call from her old best friend, Constance Flute. Connie's had recent worries of her own, and the two depart for a summer on Nantucket in an attempt to heal. But the island can't offer complete escape, and they're plagued by new and old troubles alike. When Connie's brother Toby - Meredith's high school boyfriend - arrives, Meredith must reconcile the differences between the life she is leading and the life she could have had. Set against the backdrop of a Nantucket summer, Elin Hilderbrand delivers a suspenseful story of the power of friendship, the pull of love, and the beauty of forgiveness.

A friendship is tested in this irresistible page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand. Nantucket writer Madeline King could not have picked a worse time to have writer's block. Her deadline is looming, her bills are piling up, and inspiration is in short supply. Madeline's best friend Grace, is hard at work transforming her garden into the envy of the island with the help of a ruggedly handsome landscape architect. Before she realizes it, Grace is on the verge of a decision that will irrevocably change her life. Could Grace's crisis be Madeline's salvation? As the gossip escalates, and the summer's explosive events come to a head, Grace and Madeline try desperately to set the record straight--but the truth might be even worse than rumor has it.

"Happy Holidays 2015! It has been a rough year for the Quinns, but I would like to start by saying thank you for all of the well wishes and positive missives sent our way." Another Christmas on Nantucket finds Winter Street Inn owner Kelley Quinn reflecting on the past year as he writes a holiday letter to friends and family. Though the year has had its share of misfortune and worry, the Quinns have much to celebrate. Kelley, now single, at least is on better terms with his first wife Margaret, who is using her celebrity to lure customers to the inn in record numbers. Their son Kevin has a beautiful new baby, Genevieve, with the Inn's French housekeeper, Isabelle; and their daughter, Ava, is finally dating a nice guy--her devoted colleague, Scott. Now the Quinns are looking forward to celebrating Genevieve's baptism, welcoming Isabelle to the family, and enjoying the cheer of Nantucket's traditional Christmas Stroll. But just when a peaceful family gathering seems within reach, Kelley's estranged second wife, Mitzi, shows up on the island after souring on her relationship with the inn's former Santa Claus. Soon Kelley isn't the only Quinn entertaining a surprise guest from Christmases past as lovers old and new gather beneath the mistletoe. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, it's going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns--and the inn--through the holidays intact.

A touching new novel from bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand in which a woman sets out to find love for those closest to her - before it's too late. 48-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others - like her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man - call it meddlesome, but there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance. Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending 27 years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive. But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices she's made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before it's too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most. The Matchmaker is a heartbreaking story about losing and finding love, even as you're running out of time.

Intrigue unfolds as lies and betrayals create a web of deception that keeps readers engaged throughout the story. Set against a backdrop of summer escapades, the narrative delves into complex relationships and unexpected twists, ensuring a captivating experience reminiscent of a gripping soap opera. The characters navigate their tangled lives, revealing secrets that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

"Open this diverting tale of family dysfunction and you'll find a holiday package filled with humor, romance and realism." --USA Today Kelley Quinn is the owner of Nantucket's Winter Street Inn and the proud father of four grown children: Patrick, a hedge fund manager; Kevin, a bartender; Ava, a school teacher; and Bart, who has recently shocked everyone by joining the Marines. As Christmas approaches, Kelley looks forward to spending the holidays with his family at the inn. But when he walks in on his wife Mitzi kissing another man, utter chaos descends, and things only get more interesting when Kelley's ex-wife, news anchor Margaret Quinn, arrives on the scene. Before the mulled cider is gone, the delightfully dysfunctional Quinn family will survive a love triangle, an unplanned pregnancy, a federal crime, and endless rounds of Christmas caroling in this heart-warming novel about coming home for the holidays.

Atmospheric, intelligent women's commercial fiction that explores the secrets and lies that can lurk beneath even the closest of friendships.

An emotional, heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand about a grieving family that finds solace where they least expect it. Celebrity chef Deacon Rowe is struggling with addiction, depression and not one, but two scandals. As summer nears, he travels to the idyllic Eastern bluff of Nantucket, where he takes his own life. In the shocking wake of Deacon's suicide, his first wife and childhood sweetheart, Laurel Rowe, sets out to gather Deacon's far-flung family--including Deacon and Laurel's son, and Deacon's other ex-wives and children--on the island. HERE'S TO US brings together three very different, resilient women and their children, who start out not only as strangers, but as bitter rivals, each wanting to claim the prime place in Deacon's life. Secrets are revealed, confidences are shared, and improbable bonds are formed as this unlikely family says goodbye to the man they loved.

Inspired by the title Dorothea Benton Frank had planned for her next book - Reunion Beach - close friends and colleagues pay tribute in stories and poems that celebrate Frank, a prolific author who had a love for the Lowcountry of her native South Carolina

An intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life from bestselling and beloved author Elin Hilderbrand. Greg and Tess MacAvoy are one of four prominent Nantucket couples who count each other as best friends. As pillars of their close-knit community, the MacAvoys, Kapenashes, Drakes, and Wheelers are important to their friends and neighbors, and especially to each other. But just before the beginning of another idyllic summer, Greg and Tess are killed when their boat capsizes during an anniversary sail. As the warm weather approaches and the island mourns their loss, nothing can prepare the MacAvoy's closest friends for what will be revealed.

The ties between women can run as deep as the ocean-but so can the secrets.For 20 years, Kayla, Antoinette and Val have performed their own special summer ritual. Once a year, the old friends put aside their daily, separate lives to drink champagne, swap stories and swim naked under the Nantucket stars. But on one of those bonding nights, one of their trio swims out from the shore and doesn't return. After the surviving friends emerge from their grief, they realize that the repercussions of their loss go far beyond their little circle, and they begin to uncover layers of secrets--and their connections to each other--that were never revealed on the beach. What has made their friendship strong now has the power to destroy--their marriages, families, even themselves, in Elin Hilderbrand's Nantucket Nights.

Nashquitten, Massachusetts, is a coastal enclave that not even tourist season can revive, full of locals who have run the town's industries for generations. When a young woman dies at a house party, the circumstances around her death suspiciously unclear, the tight-knit community is shaken. As a mother grieves her daughter, a teacher her student, a best friend her confidante, the events around the tragedy become a lightning rod: blame is cast, secrets are buried deeper. Some are left to pick up the pieces, while others turn their backs, and all the while, a truth about that dreadful night begins to emerge. Told through the eyes of ten local women, Alina Grabowski's Women and Children First is an exquisite portrait of grief and a powerful reminder of life's interconnectedness. Touching on womanhood, class, sexuality, ambition, disappointment, and tragedy, this novel is a stunning rendering of love and loss, and a bracing lesson from a phenomenal new literary talent.

Schon den zwölften Sommer ist Mack Petersen als Manager verantwortlich für Wohl und Wehe der Gäste im exklusiven kleinen Strandhotel der Familie Elliott. Über Mangel an Arbeit kann sich Mack nicht beklagen, denn das gepflegte, gemütliche Haus ist die ganze Saison ausgebucht. Aber dieses Jahr scheint sich alles gegen Mack verschworen zu haben: Die Elliotts reden von Ruhestand, seine Freundin Maribel nur noch vom Heiraten, Love O'Donnell, die freundliche Dame an der Rezeption, vom Kinderkriegen, und Vance, dem Mack mal einen Job vor der Nase weggeschnappt hat, von Rache. Als sich dann noch ein Hurrikane ankündigt, beginnt Mack zu ahnen, dass dieser Sommer unvergesslich wird ..

Der neue Nr.1-Bestseller von der »Königin des Sommers« (New York Post) Sommer 1969. Seit jeher verbringt die Familie Levin die schönste Zeit des Jahres auf der Insel Nantucket. Doch in diesem Sommer ist alles anders: Tochter Blair wartet zu Hause auf die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes, Sohn Tiger ist in Vietnam, und Tochter Kirby jobbt in einem Hotel auf der Nachbarinsel. Nur Jessie, die Jüngste, fährt wie immer mit den Eltern und der Großmutter auf die Insel. Ein öder Sommer voller Langeweile liegt vor ihr, befürchtet Jessie. Doch weit gefehlt! Noch ahnt keiner, wie turbulent dieser Sommer wird und welche Überraschungen er bereithält …

Seit mehr als einem Vierteljahrhundert leitet die 48-jährige Dabney die Handelskammer von Nantucket, und jeder kennt und liebt sie. Nicht nur wegen ihres Postens, sondern vor allem, weil sie die inoffizielle Heiratsvermittlerin der Insel ist: Dabney hat schon über vierzig Paare zusammengeführt. Seit ihrer Jugend erkennt sie, ob zwei Menschen zueinander passen. Doch als Dabney erfährt, dass sie Krebs und nur noch wenige Monate zu leben hat, beschließt sie, diese Zeit darauf zu verwenden, die richtigen Partner für die Menschen zu finden, die sie am meisten liebt: für ihren Ehemann, ihren Liebhaber und für ihre Tochter. Die Frage ist nur, was die drei selbst davon halten ...

Eine Sommerhochzeit mit Hindernissen, zwei Familien – und jede Menge Geheimnisse ... Die Carmichaels und die Grahams haben sich auf Nantucket zusammengefunden, um Hochzeit zu feiern. Jenna und Stuart wollen sich an einem strahlenden Sommertag das Jawort geben. Das Fest ist genauestens durchgeplant – nach den Wünschen der Brautmutter, die vor einigen Jahren viel zu früh starb und, um trotzdem teilzuhaben, ein Notizbuch hinterließ. Das Notizbuch. Denn alles soll perfekt sein. Aber während das Brautpaar im siebten Himmel schwebt, rumort es unter den Gästen. Und in den Tagen vor der Hochzeit werden Beziehungen in Frage gestellt, Geheimnisse kommen ans Licht, Herzen werden gebrochen – und andere wieder geheilt ...

Claire lijkt de belichaming van de perfecte vrouw en moeder. Ze is een succesvolle vrouw, druk met het opvoeden van haar vier kinderen, het liefhebben van haar man, het zorgen voor hun prachtige huis en het uitoefenen van haar passie voor kunstglas. Haar leven lijkt perfect, hoewel het zeer druk is. Maar er is geen ruimte voor een affaire... of toch? Gedurende een zomer verandert Claire's wereld: eerst komt de charmante directeur van een NGO, die ze helpt bij het organiseren van een evenement; daarna duikt een oude vlam uit haar schooltijd op, die nu een rockster is. Tussen sterke emoties en gebroken harten moet Claire leren omgaan met de liefde uit het verleden en het heden, haar gezin, haar werk en de verwachtingen van de maatschappij. Zal ze hieraan kunnen voldoen?

Una hermosa historia de amor que explora la amistad, el rechazo, la incomprensión y los lazos abiertos que solo se cerrarán muchos años después. La novela de Elin Hilderbrand aborda el amor, la vida, la amistad... todo aquello que realmente importa en la vida Marguerite, antigua y afamada chef de cocina propietaria del restaurante Les Parapluies, ha vivido apartada y retirada del mundo durante más de una década. Sin embargo, todo cambiará cuando reciba la inesperada llamada de Renata, su ahijada. Han pasado catorce años desde que la vio por última vez; catorce años desde el accidente que costó la vida a la madre de Renata y mejor amiga de Marguerite, Candace. Renata quiere saberlo todo sobre la vida y la muerte de su madre para aprender a conocerla mejor, ya que solo tenía cuatro años cuando fue atropellada por un conductor borracho. Pero los acontecimientos del día escaparán al control de ambas mujeres y nada terminará como estaba previsto. En el transcurso de veinticuatro horas la vida de ambas cambiará para siempre...

Luxus, tajomstvá a možná vražda na ostrove, kde sa nič neutají. Na ostrov Nantucket prichádza záhadný manželský pár, ktorý si môže dovoliť všetko – okázalé večierky, dve jachty aj luxusné miliónové sídlo. No s leskom ich bohatstva sa vynárajú otázky: kto sú Richardsonovci a čo skrývajú? Keď ich sídlo zhorí do tla a asistentka Coco zmizne, ostrov zaplaví vlna podozrení. Náčelník polície Ed Kapenash odchádza do dôchodku, no možno ho čaká ešte jeden posledný prípad, ktorý môže navždy zmeniť ostrov aj ľudí, ktorí ho nazývajú domovom. Labutia pieseň je ďalší emotívny príbeh z prostredia ostrova Nantucket od Elin Hilderbrandovej – mix letnej noblesy, tajomstiev a drámy. Stretávame známe postavy, do hry vstupujú aj nové a ostrov Nantucket opäť raz ukáže, že pod slnečným povrchom sa skrývajú vášne, túžby aj nebezpečné klamstvá.

Eine Eliteschule in New York, die mehr zu verlieren hat, als ihren guten RufSeit Jahren kämpft die Tiffin-Academy um einen guten Rang in den Ratings – bis sie überraschend den. 2. Platz belegt. Schulleiterin Audre Robinson kann es nicht glauben, denn die Wohnheime sind renovierungsbedürftig, die Sportteams erfolglos und der Notendurchschnitt schlecht. Doch immerhin macht der Campus was her, und die glamourösen Partys an der Academy sind legendär. Aber die Tiffin hat auch ihre Skandale, die sich plötzlich über eine neue App verbreiten. Auf einen Schlag weiß der ganze Campus von der Affäre zwischen einem Lehrer und einer Schülerin, dem Suizid einer jungen Frau und dem korrupten Treiben des Präsidenten … Die Situation gerät zunehmend außer Kontrolle, und für Audre und die Academy steht alles auf dem Spiel.»Hilderbrand always gets it right.« Kirkus Reviews»Hilderbrands Bücher werden immer besser und besser.« Bookreporter