Pamela M. Kelley Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

"Thirty-year-old Sophie has longed to live in Manhattan but could never afford to do so--even with roommates. She has just been laid off from a job that she didn't love. When her 92 year old great aunt invites her to stay with her for a while--in her Fifth Avenue Apartment--Sophie jumps at the chance to move to the city. She decides to temp for a while to find out what industry she wants to go to next as she is burned out from the stress of working at a law firm. Meanwhile her aunt is playing match-maker with their very attractive neighbor, Max. Although he has been dating a supermodel for the past year, so he goes firmly into the friend zone. Much to Sophie's surprise, after temping as a receptionist in a luxury real estate agency, she discovers she has an aptitude for it and is offered a chance to move into sales. She's nervous about all commission and declines the opportunity. But then life happens, bringing some big changes, and she reconsiders. She falls in love with the work although it is challenging and things don't always go as expected--especially when it affects her personal life"--Provided by publisher.

The Whitley je nejexkluzivnější hotel v Nantucketu. Rozkládá se podél soukromé pláže s bílým pískem jako pruh zářivě bílých chatek a elegantní hlavní budovy. Seznam celebrit, které se zde za ty roky ubytovaly, je přísně tajný, ale rodina Whitleyů je na něj i tak hrdá.Pokud pracujete v pohostinství, dostat místo v tomto hotelu je vysněnou metou, proto zde mnoho zaměstnanců žije a pracuje už mnoho let. Platí tu přísná pravidla, podle kterých si mají zaměstnanci držet od hostů patřičný odstup. Někdy se ale pravidla poruší…Když zakladatel hotelu Alvin Whitley oznámí dvě velké změny, nikdo není víc překvapený než jeho vnučka Paula. Alvin ji povyšuje z jejího klidného místa v zázemí hotelu na pozici, kdy bude mít na starosti všechno. Zbytek rodiny, sourozenci, sestřenky a bratranci, tety, strýcové a rodiče jsou také v šoku, ale ne každý z toho má radost.Všichni, rodina i zaměstnanci si říkají, co má asi dědeček za lubem. Nechystá se náhodou hotel prodat?

The story follows a mother and daughter who unexpectedly inherit a private investigation agency, discovering its surprising reputation. As they navigate the challenges of running the agency, they must confront their own dynamics and personal growth while tackling intriguing cases that test their skills and bond. The narrative explores themes of family, empowerment, and the complexities of stepping into a legacy they never anticipated.

Set against the backdrop of Nantucket, the story revolves around three sisters who inherit a restaurant from their family. With a year to decide its fate before they can sell, the sisters navigate their relationships, personal dreams, and the challenges of running the establishment. As they confront their past and the bonds that tie them together, they must balance their individual aspirations with the shared legacy of their family business.

Set against the backdrop of Nantucket's festive Christmas Stroll, sisters Mandy and Emma, along with Paul, the executive chef, plan a memorable celebration for their co-owned restaurant, Mimi's Place. This holiday season marks Emma and Paul's first Christmas as a couple, while Mandy navigates her new life as a single mother, cautiously exploring a budding romance. The story intertwines themes of love, family, and the challenges of new beginnings during the holiday season.