New Releases by Jennifer Ryan

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan''s page-turning Dark Horse Dive Bar series continues with Aria and Nick''s story. Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away! The heart of the Dark Horse Dive Bar, Aria Wilde is ready for the next step in her life. Happy with her job, her life, her niece and nephew on the way, there is only one piece missing. Her own happily-ever-after. Her casual relationship with FBI Agent Nick Gunn isn''t enough anymore, despite how much she loves him. She''s tired of being forgotten, being second place to his honorable, if frustrating, calling. Aria has never been one to wait around for what she wants, so she ends things with Nick in search of someone ready to settle down. Nick was not prepared for Aria''s ultimatum-all or nothing. His life is his job, and it is all he''s ever needed. That is, until Aria. Determined to win back his woman, Nick goes all in to change his ways and prove his love and devotion to her. But when an old enemy follows Nick home, his happily-ever-after with Aria is further out of reach than ever. Vengeance knows no bounds, and Aria is his most wanted criminal''s next target.

A romance story of love shadowed by secrets and lies as a bar owner falls for an old friend, now a computer programmer mogul, she once betrayed.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s page-turning Dark Horse Dive Bar series continues with this story of love lost...and found…as a widow seeking to heal her heart crosses paths with a rancher/bartender who offers her a taste of adventure. Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away! Landscape artist, Layla Brock, knows what it feels like to love someone so completely you’d do anything for them—even take their secrets to the grave. Widowed after her husband’s betrayals and tragic death, Layla is searching for a new scene to paint, a new life to live. And Wyoming feels like the perfect place to get lost and find herself again. Jax Wilde runs the family ranch, but has a few side hustles: wrangling his sisters, covering shifts at the Dark Horse Dive Bar, and renting out cabins to tourists looking for the ranch experience. His busy schedule, plus a bad breakup, equals no personal life. And then she showed up. And the woman he thought he had nothing in common with turned out to be his perfect match. Layla knows what it feels like to lose everything. Jax is a man who wants it all—a wife, children, a life filled with happy memories. It’s a beautiful picture of a life Layla thought she’d had but turned out to be a lie. This could be her second chance… Until her secrets begin to unravel and a new threat is revealed. There’s one difference this time: she has Jax Wilde on her side…

In this first of New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s new series, The Dark Horse Dive Bar, sassy singer-songwriter Lyric Wilde matches wits with FBI Special Agent Mason Gunn. And when her obsessed fan and Mason’s most wanted criminal targets her, he’s the only man capable of protecting her. Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away! When Lyric Wilde’s not whipping up the best food in town at the Dark Horse Dive Bar, she’s making a name for herself as a rising singer-songwriter. And if any of her online followers cross the line from friendly to fanatical, well, Lyric figures it goes with the territory—and she can take care of herself. But there’s one fan she wants to get to know better—a silent, sexy biker named Viper. A man who makes her think mine every time she looks at him. But who exactly is “Viper?” Undercover FBI special agent Mason Gunn has been hiding in plain sight and alone for far too long. And while he fantasizes about a peaceful life with beautiful Lyric by his side, he knows that until his mission—to take down a murder-for-hire network—is accomplished, his dark world is no place for her. But when frightening encounters and threatening text messages from a stalker bent on keeping Lyric all to himself and his most wanted criminal target his sultry songbird, he will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves…

Vier Engelse plattelandsvrouwen doen tijdens de oorlog mee aan een kookwedstrijd om hun leven te veranderen. Voor de lezers van Corina Bomann, Diney Costeloe en Lucinda Riley. In De vrouwen van Fenley Hall nemen vier vrouwen deel aan een kookwedstrijd. Het zal hun leven voorgoed veranderen... Engeland, 1942. De Tweede Wereldoorlog duurt al twee jaar en ook op het Engelse platteland hebben de mensen het zwaar. De nazi’s hebben de voedseltoevoer afgesneden en alle levensmiddelen zijn op rantsoen. In een poging huisvrouwen te helpen toch iets lekkers op tafel te zetten organiseert het bbc-radioprogramma The Kitchen Front een kookwedstrijd. De hoofdprijs is een baan als de allereerste vrouwelijke medepresentator van het programma. Voor vier heel verschillende vrouwen betekent de wedstrijd een unieke kans op een beter leven. Een jonge weduwe wil ervoor zorgen dat haar kinderen een dak boven het hoofd houden, een keukenmeid wil zelfstandigheid, een adellijke dame wil ontsnappen aan haar rijke maar gewelddadige echtgenoot en een chef-kok wil de mannen aan de top van haar vakgebied uitdagen. De vier vrouwen zetten alles op alles om de competitie te winnen, zelfs als ze daarvoor soms de regels moeten overtreden. Maar zal de wedstrijd die de gemeenschap bij elkaar moest brengen niet juist voor verdeeldheid zorgen? De vrouwen van Fenley Hall van Jennifer Ryan is een levendige en meeslepende roman over de kracht van vrouwen. ''Een positief en opbeurend verhaal, zo rustgevend als een kop earl grey op een sombdere ochtend.''- Booklist ‘Een fantasievolle en rijke roman. Liefhebbers van historische romans en kookwedstrijden kunnen hun hart ophalen.’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘Schitterend. Lezers die houden van Tweede Wereldoorlog-romans zullen hiervan genieten.’ – Publishers Weekly

A young woman takes a DNA test on a whim and discovers the birth father—and half sisters—she never knew. New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns with this dramatic and page-turning novel perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lori Foster. A DNA test tells you who you come from, not who you are. All her life, Summer Sutherland felt like the missing piece in a puzzle, left out and looking for the place she truly belongs. And when an at-home DNA test reveals her selfish mother and well-meaning grandfather lied about her father, Summer sets out to discover the truth. Her new instant family comes with two half sisters: one who accepts her with open arms, the other resistant to the stranger staying in their house. But somehow Summer senses this is where she is meant to be—so she settles into her father’s Carmel home, ready to get to know them and find her place in the family she always wanted. But while her newfound parent is thrilled to get to know Summer—and her romantic connection to his business partner, Cody, heats up—tensions rise within the family. Will she ever fit in? Or should she return to her other life before tearing all their lives apart?

Londres, 1941. En plein blitz, Mrs Braithwaite cherche désespérément sa fille Betty. Relevée de ses fonctions à la tête du Service volontaire parce que divorcée, menacée de voir révéler son plus précieux secret, il ne lui reste plus qu''elle. Lancée dans sa quête, la quinquagénaire va devenir une héroïne malgré elle, affrontant les bombes, les ennemis et les espions. Dans sa folle aventure, elle rencontrera un homme dont elle tombera peut-être amoureuse, et sera obligée de repenser les notions de statut, de classe et de réputation. Mrs Braithwaite trouvera-t-elle Betty... et la réponse à la question qui la taraude depuis que son existence a basculé : comment mesure-t-on le succès d''une vie ? « Si vous voulez du mystère, n''allez pas plus loin ! » New York Times « Des personnages excentriques et authentiques, sur fond de Seconde Guerre mondiale. Délicieux. » Publisher''s Weekly

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns to the Wyoming Wilde series as the third Wilde brother finds himself entangled with his ex-girlfriend after she’s witness to a murder and the killer’s next target. Perfect for fans of authors like Maisey Yates, Joanne Kennedy and Carolyn Brown as well as Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and BJ Daniels. They’re tough, tenacious, and sometimes tormented; they’re the Wildes of Wyoming, three brothers whose family ties are as strong as their wills. And when Max Wilde reunites with his lost love, he’ll do anything to keep her safe and in his arms… Max Wilde lived up to his last name and then some. Years ago, he fell hard and fast for Kenna Baker, thinking they had a love that would last for all time. When a horrible misunderstanding drove them apart, Max thought his chance to find the kind of love his brothers have is gone forever. He changed his bad boy ways, but he never got over the one who got away. Now, their lives have collided once again, as Kenna is the only witness to a murder and needs a place to hide while in protective custody. Max is determined to keep her safe on the ranch, and also maintain an emotional distance, but as they spend more time together, the lies and half-truths that once drove them apart are also uncovered, bringing them closer than ever. Kenna has always laid claim to Max’s heart—and soul—but will he be able to save her…and their love...before it’s too late?

Una novela inolvidable sobre un concurso de cocina en tiempos de guerra patrocinado por la BBC y la historia de las cuatro mujeres que participan para tener la oportunidad de mejorar sus vidas. Dos años después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Gran Bretaña siente sus pérdidas: los nazis han ganado batallas, el Blitz ha destruido ciudades y los submarinos han cortado el suministro de alimentos. En un esfuerzo por ayudar a las amas de casa con el racionamiento de alimentos, el programa de radio de la BBC llamado The Kitchen Front está organizando un concurso de cocina y el gran premio es un trabajo como primera copresentadora del programa. Para cuatro mujeres, muy distintas entre sí, ganar la competición representaría una oportunidad crucial para cambiar sus vidas. Para una viuda joven, supone la oportunidad de pagar las deudas de su esposo y mantener un techo sobre las cabezas de sus hijos. Para una criada de cocina, es una oportunidad de dejar la servidumbre y encontrar la libertad. Para una señora que vive en una mansión, es la oportunidad de escapar del comportamiento cada vez más hostil de su marido rico. Y para una chef, es una oportunidad de desafiar a los hombres en la cima de su profesión. Estas cuatro mujeres lo darán todo de sí, aunque tengan que romper las reglas establecidas en un tiempo convulso. Lectores y críticos opinan... «La maravillosa habilidad de Jennifer Ryan para tejer una historia atmosférica, sabia y cálida hace que esta novela sea completamente reconfortante e indescifrable.» Cathy Kelly «Intriga, romance y un elenco inolvidable de personajes que no siempre son lo que parecen. Un trozo encantador de vida inglesa en tiempos de guerra, y que calienta el alma como un ponche caliente.» Martha Hall Kelly «Una lectura positivamente edificante que relaja tanto como una taza caliente de Earl Grey en una mañana sombría.» Booklist «Ryan es una maestra en trazar diferentes registros. Los lectores apasionados por las novelas ambientadas en la Segunda Guerra Mundial encontrarán en esta una novela brillante.» Publishers Weekly «Una novela creativa y envolvente. Seguro que hará las delicias de los amantes de la ficción histórica y los concursos de cocina televisivos.» Kirkus «Una historia encantadora, que satisfará muchos gustos diferentes: el de los amantes de la ficción histórica, los fanáticos de los concursos de cocina, cualquiera que se deleite con el poder femenino... Esta historia me enganchó tanto que, literalmente, no podía dejar de leer.» NPR «Una lectura deliciosa.» AARP «Ryan sobresale en la creación de una novela hogareña, afectuosa y llena de intriga.» BookPage

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns to the Wyoming Wilde series as a by-the-book lawman tangles with a stubborn young woman. Perfect for fans of authors like Maisey Yates, Joanne Kennedy and Carolyn Brown as well as Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and BJ Daniels. They’re tough, tenacious, and sometimes tormented; they’re the Wildes of Wyoming, three brothers whose family ties are as strong as their wills. The last thing lawman Hunt Wilde ever dreamed he’d do was fall hard for a purple-haired troublemaker like Cyn Wilson. While Hunt believes in law and order, Cyn lives life fast and loose—with fast cars and wild nights. But when Cyn’s sister disappears, she surprisingly turns to him for help. Never let it be said that a Wilde man turned down a woman in distress—and on a mission. It takes a lot for Cyn to swallow her pride and ask Hunt for anything. The man never gives her a break and is always staring at her with those perceptive eyes. But beneath Cyn’s tough exterior beats a heart as wide and beautiful as Wyoming itself—and soon she finds herself surrendering to the overpowering attraction simmering between them and partnering with him in the search for her missing sister. She won’t rest until she learns the truth, even if that means putting herself in harm’s way. And when Hunt discovers how much danger Cyn is in because of him, he’s even more determined to take down the man who would take her out of Hunt’s life—forever.

One week, two friends, secrets revealed, and a wedding gone wrong. With the drama of Colleen Hoover, the romantic tension of Lori Foster, and the page-turning power of Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan returns in this deliciously unforgettable novel. Sometimes weddings bring the worst surprises...Growing up, Rose fled her family home—and a dangerous father—vowing never to return. But Rose is back in Carmel, California, with two goals: to joyfully act as maid of honor for her best-friend-forever Maggie and to reunite and rebuild her relationships with her mother and sister. And she can’t wait to finally meet the groom-to-be. But when Maggie excitedly introduces her to Marc, Rose is horrified. He’s the man Rose spent one lust-fueled but disastrous night with a year ago. Rose and Maggie have shared every secret…but Rose isn’t sure she can reveal this one. To complicate the situation, Rose makes an instant connection with Gray, Marc’s best man and cousin. And as the big day approaches, the secret weighs heavy upon Rose. It was a whirlwind courtship, but Maggie seems so sure she’s found the one she wants. Now Rose faces the biggest dilemma of her life: Should she tell Maggie and Gray the truth and risk losing them? What if it’s best to leave things alone? Then again, what if her friend is making the biggest mistake of her life?

From the acclaimed author of The Chilbury Ladies'' Choir and The Kitchen Front, Jennifer Ryan, comes a novel inspired by true events in the Second World War. After renowned London fashion designer Cressida Westcott loses both her home and her design house in the Blitz, she has nowhere to go but the family manor house she fled decades ago. She arrives with nothing but the clothes she stands in, at a loss as to how to rebuild her business from a quaint country village. Her niece, Violet, is thrilled that her famous aunt is coming to stay - the village has been interminably dull with all the men off fighting. Meanwhile, the local vicar''s daughter, Grace Carlisle, is trying in vain to repair her mother''s gown, her only chance of a white wedding. When Cressida Westcott appears at the local sewing circle meeting, Grace asks for her help - but Cressida has much more to teach the ladies than just simple sewing skills. Before long, Cressida''s spirit and ambition galvanizes the village group into action, and they find themselves mending wedding dresses not only for local brides, but for brides across the country. And as the women dedicate themselves to helping others celebrate love, they might even manage to find it for themselves . . . The Great British Sewing Bee meets the Second World War in this warm, charming and nostalgic novel The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan begins a brand-new series with a western set romance between a former soldier and the mother of his child. Perfect for fans of Diana Palmer, Linda Lael Miller, and BJ Daniels. They’re tough, tender, and sometimes tormented; they’re the Wildes of Wyoming, three brothers whose family ties are as strong as their wills. Chase Wilde never expected to fall in love, especially with Shelby Payne. Years before, one passionate night had drawn these two lost souls together. Then Chase left on deployment with the Army, while Shelby raised their baby alone. Now he’s back, a wounded warrior determined to turn his life around. Shelby knows what it’s like to lose everything, including her own family. So she offers him a bargain: if he can prove himself to be the man he says he is, she will let him into their daughter’s life...and maybe even into hers. Chase knows it will take a lot to prove to Shelby that there’s more between them than the single night they spent together. She’s everything he’s ever wanted, including the voice of reason he needs to reconcile his past and be the man he wants to be for them both. But just as their lives come together, she’s torn away from him by a dangerous person from her past, and saving her means saving himself . . . because he can’t live without her.

Angleterre, 1942. La résistance féminine s''organise... derrière les fourneaux ! Prenez des femmes déterminées, des prisonniers de guerre et des hommes malveillants, ajoutez quelques recettes excentriques, saupoudrez d''une bonne dose d''humour typiquement british... Après le succès de La Chorale des dames de Chilbury, Jennyfer Ryan nous ouvre l''arrière-cuisine de la Seconde Guerre mondiale : un régal ! Epuisée par le conflit, ravagée par le Blitz, confrontée à une terrible pénurie alimentaire, l''Angleterre de Churchill invite les ménagères à participer à un concours de cuisine via les ondes de la BBC. La gagnante deviendra la première femme à coanimer une émission radiophonique. Lancées à corps perdu dans la compétition, quatre participantes vont révéler des trésors d''habileté et de ruse. Car l''enjeu est de taille, et ce concours, qui avait pour but de resserrer la communauté, risque de la diviser... « Une lecture absolument enchanteresse, aussi réconfortante qu''une tasse de thé par un matin gris. » Booklist « Un roman historique passionnant. » Ici Paris

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan is known for her cowboy heroes, strong-willed heroines, and powerful love stories. Always page-turning, her western set romances are perfect for fans of Diana Palmer, BJ Daniels, and Linda Lael Miller. Cowboys live by their word, their wits, and their loyalty. Jon Crawford has returned to Montana, determined to take over his father’s ranch and raise his daughter in Big Sky Country, leaving the big-city life behind once and for all. He doesn’t have time to fall in love, but he doesn’t count on stubborn but beautiful Trinity McGrath, who arouses his protective instincts even as she tries to push him away. Life hasn’t always been easy for Trinity, but now she has everything she needs—her family, friends, and a safe and secure life. With a business to build, Trinity doesn’t have time for romance…until Jon comes barging into her life and all her intentions are turned upside down! Still, an attraction like theirs is too powerful to deny, and sometimes true love comes along when you least expect it. But when someone from Jon''s past comes back with a vengeance, Trinity and Jon will have to do everything they can to save themselves and their new love...

If you love Jill Shalvis, Lori Wilde, and Susan Mallery, then you won''t want to miss New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s riveting new novel about family, secrets, and a woman ready to embrace who she really is by facing down her past. As Sarah Anderson drives up to the house in Carmel, she knows she’s on an impossible quest to make peace with the one person who truly hates her. For years, Sarah has hidden the truth about her late husband’s lies from their children and their grandmother. When her mother-in-law, Margaret, threatens her with legal action to see the boys, Sarah strikes a bargain: she’ll bring them for a six-week visit, hoping the boys, at least, will find connection and happiness with their extended family. It doesn’t help that attorney and part-time rancher Luke Thompson lives right next door, and as an old friend of the family’s he’s agreed to investigate Sarah’s past. Luke doesn’t feel comfortable poking around in the very successful tech CEO’s private life. What he finds is a truth very different from the one he’s been led to believe. Far from being cold and unloving, Sarah is devoted to her boys and as at home on the ranch as she is in a boardroom. All Sarah ever wanted was a family, and all Luke wants now is her love. The time has come to reveal the terrible secrets that have been kept for so long. In losing the past, a new love—and family—can be found.

New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan''s follow-up to Waiting on a Cowboy in the exciting new McGrath series. Meet New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s McGraths: a family as untamed as the land they call home. Skye Kennedy has always loved the close-knit community of Sunrise Fellowship—but when she witnesses the commune’s new leader commit a terrible crime, she flees…and finds herself in Montana, on the McGrath ranch, and drawn to the stoic yet kind man determined to help her. Declan McGrath has always handled things himself and focused more on work than his love life. With his newlywed brothers distracted by their beautiful wives, Declan has even more work on his hands. But when Skye arrives at the ranch starving and desperate for work, his loner days are over. Skye wants to keep her distance and protect Declan from the deadly threats facing her, but soon their relationship morphs into something much more than either of them expected. When she fights back against those out to destroy Sunrise Fellowship, Skye and Declan will have to do everything to protect not just Skye''s community, but also their new love...

Meet New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan’s McGraths: a family as untamed as the land they call home. Tate McGrath just didn’t get it. Why was Liz Scott, his best friend—and the person he relied on and trusted most—suddenly avoiding him! When he finally tracks her down, he finds her with a man he knows nothing about and she’s been dating for weeks. Suddenly, he can’t make himself ignore her tempting curves and deep green eyes, and all he wants to do is keep her all to himself. What was going on? Could he possibly be…jealous? Liz had made the decision: stop carrying a torch for Tate and find a guy who wants to be her everything. Tate had always seen her as honest, dependable, smart, kind…Best friend, not girlfriend! And she needed to give up the dream of marrying the man she’d loved since preschool and move on. But when Liz’s boyfriend turns dangerous, Tate steps up to help and soon realizes he’s the cowboy hero she’s been waiting for him to be all along.

If you love Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery, then you won’t want to miss this heartfelt novel by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ryan in which sisters must come back together and mend their relationship before it’s too late. There’s nothing more complicated than the relationship among family… And the Silva Sisters are no exception. For Sierra it means returning home with her two little boys after a devastating Napa wildfire takes her home, her job, and even the last mementos of her late husband, David. Determined to start over, how can she ever reveal the truth—that her husband may have led a double life? To the world, Amy’s world is perfect: handsome husband, delightful children, an Instagram-worthy home. But behind this facade lies an awful truth: her marriage is rocky, her children resentful, her home on the verge of breaking up. Heather, impulsive, free-spirited, and single mom to an adorable little girl, lives for the moment wearing a carefree smile. But she refuses to reveal the truth about her daughter’s father, and his identity remains a mystery even to her family. As the Silva Sisters secrets are revealed, each realizes that there is more to their family than meets the eyes…and forgiveness may be the only way to move forward and reclaim true happiness at last.

From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir comes a thrilling new WWII story about a village busybody—the mighty Mrs. Braithwaite—who resolves to find, and then rescue, her missing daughter Mrs. Braithwaite, self-appointed queen of her English village, finds herself dethroned, despised, and dismissed following her husband’s selfish divorce petition. Never deterred, the threat of a family secret being revealed sets her hot-foot to London to find the only person she has left—her clever daughter Betty, who took work there at the first rumbles of war. But when she arrives, Betty’s landlord, the timid Mr. Norris, informs her that Betty hasn’t been home in days--with the chaos of the bombs, there’s no telling what might have befallen her. Aghast, Mrs. Braithwaite sets her bullish determination to the task of finding her only daughter. Storming into the London Blitz, Mrs. Braithwaite drags the reluctant Mr. Norris along as an unwitting sidekick as they piece together Betty’s unexpectedly chaotic life. As she is thrown into the midst of danger and death, Mrs. Braithwaite is forced to rethink her old-fashioned notions of status, class, and reputation, and to reconsider the question that’s been puzzling her since her world overturned: How do you measure the success of your life? Readers will be charmed by the unforgettable Mrs. Braithwaite and her plucky, ruthless optimism, and find in The Spies of Shilling Lane a novel with surprising twists and turns, quiet humor, and a poignant examination of mothers and daughters and the secrets we keep.

This tale is about Rosie. . .a very big klutz, Always covered with bumps, scrapes, and cuts. She wished there were something she could do. Then one night her dream came true! Off on a wild ride Rosie goes. No longer tripping or slipping or stubbing her toes. At first, she''s excitedƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"happy as can be! But her adventure isn''t all it''s cracked up to be.

Return to Montana as a tough-talking cowboy meets his match in Jennifer Ryan’s newest Wild Rose Ranch novel. Ex-Army Ranger Drake McGrath has come home to Montana, locked in a battle with himself, lashing out at those who love him most—driving away his ex-fiancée and alienating his family. But Adria Holloway sees beyond Drake’s tough talk to the raw pain beneath. Raised with her twin sister Juliana by a neglectful mother at the Wild Rose Ranch, Adria also struggles to put the trauma from her past behind her. To help them both, she makes Drake a shocking deal—a no-strings relationship that’ll help them both face down their demons. Maybe it’s a way for her and Drake to heal each other, one sizzling night at a time… The heat between them is instant and incredible. But the biggest challenges are yet to come. With Juliana battling her addiction and Drake working on his issues, Adria realizes she can’t save everyone. But Drake and Adria discover love can survive tragedy and loss—and they can have the life they never thought possible if they just hold on.

Kent, 1940. Chilbury, uma idílica povoação inglesa, vê os seus homens - maridos, filhos, irmãos - partirem para a guerra. Entregues a si próprias, as mulheres da aldeia confrontam-se com uma outra batalha: salvar o coro local que o pároco decidiu encerrar, para, através do canto, desafiarem o grande conflito que se trava na Europa. E com esse objetivo juntam-se à carismática Miss Primrose Trent, professora de música recém-chegada a Chilbury. Entre elas, destacam-se Mrs. Tilling, uma viúva tímida; Venetia, a sedutora da aldeia; Silvie, a jovem refugiada judia; Edwina, uma parteira pouco escrupulosa que procura fugir de um passado sórdido. Bisbilhotices, ciúmes, medos, angústias, amores secretos marcam este romance inspirador e profundamente comovente que explora o modo como uma pequena comunidade consegue enfrentar as vicissitudes e os horrores de uma guerra violenta e destruidora. Entre risos e lágrimas, e inspirando-se nas prodigiosas histórias que lhe contava a avó, que viveu no período da 2a Guerra Mundial, numa pequena aldeia de Kent, Jennifer Ryan explora as almas deste coro que nenhum leitor jamais irá esquecer. As Mulheres do Coro de Chilbury é um pequeno tesouro, inteligente e com um humor tipicamente britânico.

"Jennifer Ryan is at the height of her story-telling best. Page-turning, powerful, with high stakes drama and unforgettable romance, I couldn''t put this novel down!"—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author If you like Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery, you’ll love Jennifer Ryan’s exciting new novel, where a young woman has the chance to rebuild her life and become the woman she was always meant to be… An inheritance she never expected… After serving time for a crime she didn’t commit, Evangeline returns home to discover her father left her solely responsible for the family’s failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family’s future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home—before they lose everything. A chance to right past mistakes… Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future.

Kent, 1940. “Tutti gli uomini sono in guerra, perciò il coro dovrà essere sciolto.” È questo il messaggio che le signore di Chilbury trovano affisso nella sala dove il coro è solito riunirsi. Non ci sono più voci maschili, e il vicario pensa che un coro di sole donne non sia appropriato. Ma l’arrivo di una nuova insegnante di canto, Miss Prim, porta una ventata di aria fresca nel piccolo villaggio inglese, provato dalla paura dei tedeschi, dai primi tragici lutti, dai razionamenti e dall’urlo delle sirene antiaeree nella notte. Attraverso le lettere e i diari delle protagoniste si dipana la storia di un gruppo indomito di donne e di una piccola comunità messa alla prova dagli orrori della guerra. Un romanzo avvincente e ricco di verve che, fra intrighi, sospetti e gustosi pettegolezzi, racconta come nei momenti difficili la sopravvivenza non dipenda solo dal coraggio, ma anche dall’amicizia e dallo spirito di gruppo.

In this sexy western romance, a modern-day cowboy and a woman with a secret share an inheritance and must live together on a ranch to get it, while fighting their attraction. Noah Cordero is a modern-day cowboy who loves three things: ranching, his younger sister, and his step-father. John Cordero groomed Noah to take over the Montana spread where he learned to ride and work the land. But when John unexpectedly dies, he leaves half the ranch to a woman Noah doesn’t even know. Roxy shares Noah’s last name, but not his blood. Estranged from her father, haunted by regrets, and eager to escape her notorious mother’s past, she is forced to fulfill her father’s last wishes. Inheriting means sharing a home with infuriating, challenging, and oh-so-tempting Noah. But John didn’t just make her owner of his ranch and guardian to her sister, his hidden sideline is her worst nightmare—she’s the new owner of the notorious Nevada brothel called Wild Rose Ranch where she grew up. As their strictly business relationship starts to turn to true love, Roxy begins to wonder, what will happen when Noah discovers her dirty little secret?

She was this Montana Man’s greatest temptation . . . Alina Cooke—little sister of his two best friends—is the last woman DEA agent Jay Bennett should be waking up next to on the day of her brother’s wedding. But their powerful attraction ignited a powder keg of desire, and their once simple friendship has just become impossibly complicated. Alina’s always been steady, focused, and lived on the safe side of life. Jay is totally devoted to his dangerous job. She knows a future with him will be filled with worry that one day he won’t come home. She’s done it with her brothers. She’s not sure she can face that uncertainty with the man she loves. Yet being in his arms is a bad idea they keep repeating, again and again. When Alina is run off the road, Jay fears his job has made her a target. But the threat in Alina’s life is closer than they think. As the enemy gets more ruthless, Alina proves she’s no easy target and Jay will do anything to bring them down. Because surviving and being together is the only thing that matters.

1940. Un paisible village anglais voit partir ses hommes au front. Restées seules, les femmes affrontent une autre bataille : sauver la chorale locale pour défier la guerre en chantant. Autour de Miss Primrose Trent, charismatique professeur de chant, se rassemble toute une communauté de femmes, saisie dans cet étrange moment de liberté : Mrs. Tilling, une veuve timide ; Venetia, la « tombeuse » du village ; Silvie, une jeune réfugiée juive; Edwina, une sage-femme qui cherche à fuir un passé sordide. Potins, jalousies, peurs, amours secrètes... Entre rires et larmes, Jennifer Ryan, s''inspirant des récits de sa grand-mère qui a vécu le conflit depuis un petit village du Kent, sonde les âmes de ce choeur que vous n''êtes pas près d''oublier. Un petit bijou d''intelligence et d''esprit typiquement british, dans la lignée du Cercle littéraire des amateurs d''épluchures de patates et de La dernière conquête du major Pettigrew.