Jenn McKinlay Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Samantha hatte sich so auf den Sommer im malerischen Martha’s Vineyard gefreut. Dort wollte sie neue Rezepte ausprobieren und ihre Karriere als Köchin in Schwung bringen. Doch dann muss sie den Babysitter für ihren jüngeren Bruder spielen, der an einem Begabtenwettbewerb in der örtlichen Bibliothek teilnimmt. Sam hat Legasthenie und kann sich nichts Schlimmeres vorstellen, als den Sommer zwischen Bücherregalen zu verbringen. Vor allem, da sich der Bibliotheksleiter ausgerechnet als der unverschämt attraktive Ben entpuppt, dem sie auf der Überfahrt versehentlich das Lieblingsbuch aus der Hand geschlagen hat. Doch Gegensätze ziehen sich an, und als Ben Sam anbietet, zusammen an einem Kochbuch zu arbeiten, knistert es zwischen beiden gewaltig … Für alle, die diese Tropes lieben: *Enemies to Lovers* *Forced Proximity* *Summer Romance*

Jde vůbec se nezamilovat v knihkupectví?! Emily Allenová, knihovnice žijící na ostrově Martha's Vineyard, vždy snila o životě plném cestování a dobrodružství. Když jí tedy její oblíbená autorka Siobhan Riordanová nabídne práci na Smaragdovém ostrově, Emily po této příležitosti okamžitě skočí. Koneckonců Siobhaniny romány jí pomohly překonat některé z nejtemnějších dnů jejího života. Pomáhat Siobhan s psaním posledního dílu její nejúspěšnější série – po desetileté pauze způsobené tvůrčí krizí – je pro Emily splněným snem. Kdyby jen nemusela jednat se Siobhaniným synem Kieranem Murphym. Ten spravuje knihkupectví své matky a tento nevrlý knihomol zjevně nechce, aby se Em pohybovala v jeho okolí. Když se Siobhanin zdravotní stav zhorší, je více než kdy jindy odhodlaná dokončit svůj román, zatímco Kieran se snaží všemi možnými způsoby přimět svou matku, aby odpočívala. Emily, která se ocitla v roli mírotvůrce, začíná vidět, že Kieran má dobré srdce. Rozervaná mezi tím, zda pomoci Siobhan dokončit její sérii, a svými vlastními rostoucími city k temperamentnímu Irčanovi, se Emily bude muset rozhodnout, zda je opravdu připravená otočit novou stránku a zjistit, co ji čeká v další kapitole.

The beginning Emily Allen has always been an introvert - but never afraid of adventure. When her favourite author, Siobhan Riordan, offers her a job in her bookstore, she moves to Ireland without a second thought. The middle Helping Siobhan overcome writer's block and finish the final book in her acclaimed series is a dream come true for Em. If only she didn't have to deal with Kieran - the grouchy manager of Siobhan's bookstore who clearly doesn't want her around. The plot twist Em falls deeply in love with the new life she's built - and, unexpectedly, with Kieran. But when she discovers the reason for his initial resistance, she finds herself torn between helping Siobhan find closure and what could be a new chapter in her own love story...

'This flawless romcom is sure to delight' Publishers Weekly 'A whisk-you-away romcom ... It's the perfect summer vacation.' Annabel Monaghan, author of Nora Goes Off Script Sam set out to spend the summer resurrecting her career as a chef but instead, has to chaperone her half-brother to a robotics competition at the local library. And naturally, because the universe hates her, the library's interim director, Ben, turns out to be the Hot Reader Guy whose book she accidentally destroyed on the ferry to the island. Sam doesn't do reading. Ben doesn't do romantic relationships. But when Ben inspires Sam to create the cookbook she's always dreamed about, they discover there might be more than just a creative spark between them. . . ______ Praise for Jenn McKinlay 'A playful breezy read that I couldn't put down!' Abby Jimenez, USA Today bestselling author 'I devoured this clever novel in one sitting!' Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author 'A thoroughly satisfying read that tugged at my heart and made me happy-sigh when I reached the end!' Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of The Worst Best Man

Spring has sprung in Briar Creek, but it is not all sunshine and roses, in the newest Library Lover's Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of One for the Books. Spring is livening up Briar Creek after a long, cold winter, and newlyweds Lindsey and Sully could not be happier. Even though the upcoming mayoral election is getting heated, everything else in town is coming up daffodils...until a body is found. Ms. Cole, a librarian and current candidate for town mayor, is shocked when she opens her trunk to discover a murder victim who just so happens to be a guy she dated forty years ago and the founder of the baking empire Nana's Cookies. As the town gossip mill turns, a batch of rumors begins to circulate about Ms. Cole's rebellious youth, which--along with being a murder suspect--threatens to ruin her life and her budding political career. But Ms. Cole is one tough cookie who will not go down without a fight. Has the campaign for mayor turned deadly? It is up to Lindsey, Sully, and the rest of the crafternoon pals to see how the cookie crumbles and figure out who is trying to frame Ms. Cole for murder and why.

"A woman looking for a new lease on life moves to Arizona where she rents a guest house on a gorgeous property with a mysterious owner-a man who teaches her about resilience, courage, and ultimately true love, in this funny, bighearted novel about hope and healing. Stuck in a dreary Boston winter, Annabelle Martin would like nothing more than to run away from her current life. She's not even thirty years old, twice-divorced, and has just dodged a marriage proposal... from her ex-husband. When she's offered her dream job as creative director at a cutting-edge graphic design studio in Phoenix, she jumps at the opportunity to start over. When she arrives in the Valley of the Sun, Annabelle is instantly intrigued by her anonymous landlord. Based on the cranky, handwritten notes Nick Daire leaves her, she assumes he is an old, rich curmudgeon. Annabelle is shocked when she finally meets Nick and discovers that he's her age and uses a wheelchair. Nick suffered from a stroke a year ago, and while there's no physical reason for him not to recover, he is struggling to overcome the paralyzing fear that has kept him a prisoner in his own home. Despite her promise to herself not to get involved, Annabelle finds herself irresistibly drawn to Nick. And soon she wonders if she and Nick might help each other find the courage to embrace life, happiness, and true love"-- Provided by publisher

Uplynulo už sedm let od doby, kdy Chelsea Martinová podnikla své evropské roční dobrodružství. Potom se musela nečekaně vrátit, a tak se vrhla na kariéru. Když jí otec zničehonic oznámí, že se bude ženit, Chelsea si uvědomí, že tak trochu zahořkla a její život se zastavil. A s tím se v žádném případě nehodlá smířit! Proto se rozhodne cestu zopakovat a najít své staré já. Chce se znovu podívat na místa, která kdysi navštívila a kde byla opravdu šťastná. A ano, chce se znovu setkat i se svými tehdejšími milenci: Colinem v Irsku, Marcelinem v Itálii a Jeanem-Claudem v Paříži. Kdoví, třeba jí jeden z nich pomůže najít radost ze života.

It's no-holds-barred murder, in the latest page-turning Library Lover's Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Hitting the Books. Lindsey Norris is finally getting married to the man of her dreams--but it's not all roses for Briar Creek's beloved library director, as gardening enthusiast and town newcomer Aaron Grady gives the term "book lover" a whole new meaning. Inappropriate looks and unwelcome late-night visits to Lindsey's house have everyone from the crafternooners to Lindsey's fianc , Sully, on edge. When Grady's dead body is found staged outside the library and all the clues point to Sully, Lindsey knows it's up to her to dig through the hidden chapters of Grady's previous life to find the real culprit and clear Sully's name. But becoming a thorn in the killer's side is not without its consequences, and the closer Lindsey gets to the truth, the more determined the murderer is to make her just a footnote.

Bluff Point, Maine, brewery owner Zachary Caine wants nothing to do with commitment. When a foster kitten named Chaos makes him a reluctant hero, he reluctantly befriends the kitten's two little girls ... and finds himself falling for their gorgeous mother, who couldn't think less of him. Divorced mother Jessie Connelly wants nothing to do with Zach, but her girls adore him, and he's doing a good job filling in for their deadbeat dad. When Jessie's past threatens her and her girls, Zach is determined to do whatever it takes to protect them.

The New York Times bestselling Library Lover's mysteries continue with a hot new case... Loving a good cup of coffee runs in the family for Briar Creek library director Lindsey Norris. But when her brother, Jack, a consultant for a coffee company, goes missing, her favorite beverage becomes a key clue in a dangerous mystery. Between preparing the library for the holidays and juggling the affections of ex-boyfriend, Captain Mike Sullivan, and her new crush, actor Robbie Vine, Lindsey has her hands full. But the mysterious disappearance of her world-traveling playboy brother takes precedence over all. Afraid that involving the police could brew trouble for Jack, Lindsey takes matters into her own hands. But as her quest for her brother embroils her in a strange case involving South American business dealings and an enigmatic and exotic woman, it’ll take the help of both her library book club—the crafternooners—and her eager-to-please suitors to keep Jack from ending up in hot water… INCLUDES READING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING LIBRARY LOVER'S MYSTERY FROM THE AUTHOR OF DUE OR DIE “Avast” in pirate speak means what?* Answering tricky reference questions like this one provides plenty of excitement for library director Lindsey Norris. But when a shocking murder is committed in her cozy coastal town of Briar Creek, Connecticut, the question of who did it must be answered before an innocent man gets the book thrown at him... Lindsey is enjoying her second year in Briar Creek as the library director, meeting with the crafternoon club, and happily dating tour boat captain Mike Sullivan. But when a salvage company arrives in town to dig up treasure buried on Pirate Island over three hundred years ago, the locals are torn between protecting the island and welcoming the publicity. In spite of the squabbling, Charlie Peyton, Lindsey’s downstairs neighbor, takes a job with the salvage company. But when Trudi Hargrave, the local tourism director who hired the company, is found murdered at the excavation site, Charlie becomes the chief suspect. To help him, Lindsey must do some digging of her own before the real killer buries the truth for good… *stop

Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura's Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery is gearing up for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately someone has iced Baxter Malloy on his first date with Mel's mother. Now Mom's a suspect, and Mel and Angie need to find time around frosting to dig into the man's shady past and discover who served him his just desserts.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cupcake Bakery Mysteries comes the start of a series about a library where the mysteries refuse to stay in the fiction section... Lindsey is getting into her groove as the director of the Briar Creek Public Library when a New York editor visits town, creating quite a buzz. Lindsey’s friend Beth wants to sell the editor her children’s book, but Beth’s boyfriend, a famous author, gets in the way. When they go to confront him, he’s found murdered—and Beth is the prime suspect. Lindsey has to act fast—before they throw the book at the wrong person.

Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura are finally living out their dream as the proud owners of the Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery. But their first big client is a nightmare. She's a bridezilla who wants 500 custom cupcakes for her wedding. When Mel stumbles upon the bride-to-be dead-by-cupcake, she becomes the prime suspect. To save themselves and their business, the ladies need to find the real murderer, before the cupcake killer ices someone else.