New Releases by Susan Wiggs

Experience the magical romance of a New York Christmas in this classic tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs… Elaine St. James has it all—a thriving career as an elite Manhattan publicist, A-list best friends and a gorgeous, high-profile boyfriend her parents adore. But when Byron breaks up with her on Christmas Eve, Elaine is faced with the prospect of spending the holidays alone…until the man she loved long ago reappears, much like a ghost from Christmas past. Tony Fiore was everything her Upper East Side parents wanted Elaine to avoid—the Italian-American boy from Brooklyn was hardly an ideal match for their perfect socialite daughter. Despite their differences, they always found themselves together on Christmas Eve, ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. Until the year Tony failed to show up, and broke Elaine''s heart. Now, seven years later, on another Christmas Eve, they might finally have a second chance at first love…

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUSAN WIGGS INVITES YOU TO AN UNFORGETTABLE CHRISTMAS IN THE CATSKILLS A single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O''Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O''Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season. One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake—Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she''s the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas. Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods and the toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected—a love to last a lifetime.

www.SusanWiggs.com #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs sweeps readers away to the misty coast of Ireland in an irresistible tale of falling in love with the enemy… John Wesley Hawkins was condemned to hang, accused of treason and heresy. As he''s transported to the scaffold at Tyburn, however, the Lord Protector steps in and offers him the hand of mercy—if Wesley agrees to travel to Ireland on a dangerous mission into the heart of the Irish resistance against English rule. He''ll have to seduce the rebels'' secrets from a headstrong Irishwoman, but that shouldn''t be a problem for a man of Wesley''s reputation…. Caitlin MacBride is mistress of the beleaguered Irish castle Clonmuir, and she makes no secret of her loyalty to her countrymen. She''s determined to remain strong for her people, but a wish for true love one evening at sunset yields the one thing that may sway her resolve. When Wesley walks out of the mist that fateful night, Caitlin''s faith in the magic of Ireland is briefly restored—until she discovers he''s one of the treacherous Englishmen she has spent her life fighting against.

"Isabel Johnson returns to Bella Vista to turn her childhood home into a destination cooking school and forget her past, but Cormac O''Neill wants to dig up old history"--

Maureen Davenport finally gets to direct Avalon''s annual holiday pageant, and she''s determined to make it truly spectacular. But former child star Eddie Haven is turning out to be a tattooed lump of coal in her stocking. Eddie can''t stand Christmas, but a judge''s court order has landed him right in the middle of the merrymaking.

Tillbaka till Willow Lake New York Times bästsäljande författare Susan Wiggs tar oss åter med till den idylliska staden Avalon vid Willow Lakes strand. Där får vi följa en kvinna som återupptäcker sin familj och sina drömmar, och finner kärlek där hon minst anar det ... Sonnet Romano har en perfekt karriär och en perfekt pojkvän, och har precis blivit erbjuden ett åtråvärt stipendium. Men när hon får veta att hennes mamma är gravid och samtidigt blivit allvarligt sjuk, beslutar sig Sonnet för att tillfälligt hoppa av storstadslivet. Hennes plan är att ta hand om sin mamma under den svåraste perioden för att sedan återvända till sitt vanliga liv. När mamman väl får sin diagnos inser Sonnet att hon måste bestämma sig för vad som verkligen betyder något i livet. Även om det innebär att hon måste stanna i Avalon och jobba ihop med sitt största och kanske mest underbara ”misstag” – den flerfaldigt belönade filmaren Zach Alger. Och under en sommar med skratt och tårar, med gamla drömmar och nya möjligheter, kanske Sonnet kan hitta den väg som hennes hjärta längtar efter.

KORT VERHAAL Tijdens haar verlovingsfeestje wordt Isabel zo goed als ontvoerd door haar oude liefde, Sam Black Horse. Zelf heeft ze haar indiaanse afkomst achter zich gelaten, want haar jeugdherinneringen zijn niet erg prettig. In Sams gezelschap komt alles echter terug, en ze wordt voor een moeilijke keuze gesteld: kiest ze voor veiligheid en daarmee voor haar verloofde, of kiest ze voor passie en avontuur, en dus voor Sam? Dit verhaal is ook verkrijgbaar in een 3-in-1 bundel.

"Sometimes you stumble across a treasure when you''re looking for something else entirely." #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs brings readers to the lush abundance of Sonoma County in a novel of sisters, friendship and how memories are woven like a spell around us. Tess Delaney makes a living restoring stolen treasures to their rightful owners. People like Annelise Winther, who refuses to sell her long-gone mother''s beloved necklace—despite Tess''s advice. To Annelise, the jewel''s value is in its memories. But Tess''s own history is filled with gaps: a father she never met, a mother who spent more time traveling than with her daughter. So Tess is shocked when she discovers the grandfather she never knew is in a coma. And that she has been named in his will to inherit half of Bella Vista, a hundred-acre apple orchard in the magical Sonoma town called Archangel. The rest is willed to Isabel Johansen. A half sister she''s never heard of. Against the rich landscape of Bella Vista, Tess begins to discover a world filled with the simple pleasures of food and family, of the warm earth beneath her bare feet. A world where family comes first and the roots of history run deep. A place where falling in love is not only possible, but inevitable. And in a season filled with new experiences, Tess begins to see the truth in something Annelise once told her: if you don''t believe memories are worth more than money, then perhaps you''ve not made the right kind of memories. From one of America''s most beloved writers, The Apple Orchard is a story of family ties—both old and new—and of the moments that connect our hearts.

La vida de Sonnet Romano era casi perfecta. Tenía una magnífica carrera profesional y un novio perfecto, y acababan de ofrecerle una beca muy prestigiosa. No había nada más que pudiera desear, salvo tal vez… ¿un hermanito? Cuando Sonnet se enteró de que su madre estaba embarazada, y de que su embarazo era de riesgo, lo dejó todo en suspenso: el trabajo, la beca, la relación con su novio… y se marchó a Avalon, su pueblo natal. Cuando su madre estuviera fuera de peligro, recuperaría su vida en el punto donde la había dejado. Sin embargo, su madre recibió un diagnóstico adverso, y Sonnet debió decidir lo que verdaderamente tenía importancia. Se quedó en Avalon y aceptó un puesto de trabajo junto al hombre con el que había cometido su error más grande, y tal vez también el más dulce: Zach Alger, un director de cine. A Sonnet la esperaba un verano lleno de alegría y de lágrimas, de nostalgia y de posibilidades nuevas, durante el cual iba a encontrar el verdadero lugar de su corazón. \"Los intensos y cautivadores relatos de Wiggs introducen a los lectores en las vidas y la mentes de sus personajes de un modo tal que los hace reales, auténticos e inolvidables.\" Booklist \"Es una muy buena novela, donde hay tanto y tanto sobre lo que rascar y aprender, que cuando acabas de leerla sigues pensando en ella. Una preciosa historia de amor aderezada con grandes secundarios y muchísimas cosas que pensar.\" Lectura Adictiva

-- Don''t miss a novel of sisters, friendship and the lush surroundings of Sonoma County ... Susan Wiggs'' The Apple Orchard.

Roguishly handsome Oliver de Lacey has always lived lustily: wine, weapons and women are his bywords. Even salvation from the noose by a shadowy society provides no epiphany to mend his debauched ways. Mistress Lark''s sole passion is her secret work with a group of Protestant dissidents thwarting the queen''s executions. She needs no other excitement—until Oliver de Lacey drops through the hangman''s door and into her life. As their fates become inextricably bound together in a struggle against royal persecution, both Oliver and Lark discover a love worth saving…even dying for.

With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended without explanation a decade ago. But guess who''s just come back to town? Reunited at the beach house where they first fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart…and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.

Feisty orphan Pippa de Lacey lives by wit and skill as a London street performer. But when her sharp tongue gets her into serious trouble, she throws herself upon the mercy of Irish chieftain Aidan O''Donoghue. Pippa provides a welcome diversion for Aidan as he awaits an audience with the queen, who holds his people''s fate in her hands. Amused at first, he becomes obsessed with the audacious waif who claims his patronage. Rash and impetuous, their unlikely alliance reverberates with desire and the tantalizing promise of a life each has always wanted—but never dreamed of attaining.

At a glittering White House gala, Abigail Cabot discovers the man of her dreams. Only, he''s not interested…yet. So the gifted lady astronomer, whose passion for measuring stars has left her woefully lacking in social graces, seeks someone to educate her…someone who is a master at the art of seduction. Jamie Calhoun''s handsome looks and easy charm have made him as popular on the Senate floor as he is with the capital''s most attractive women. But secretly he loathes the cynical, manipulative man he''s become. Initially, he befriends Abigail as a means to a political end. But somewhere along the way the plan goes awry. First laughter and then love take them completely by surprise in this wildly romantic story. For a man convinced he''s incapable of love and a woman who believes she can reach the stars, could this be a match made in heaven?

A gifted but troubled physician, Blue Calhoun runs a thriving practice from his Nob Hill mansion while raising his son after an unthinkable tragedy. Then one day a fugitive with a gunshot wound appears in Blue''s surgery. Though she holds a pistol aimed at his heart, the desperation in her eyes awakens Blue''s compassion. Reluctantly he is drawn to her fragile beauty, her nerves of steel and the mystery surrounding her. Isabel Fish-Wooten spent most of her life on the run, but everything changes when she forces a stranger to save her life. Yet her rescue comes with an unexpected price. As Isabel recovers from her wounds, she is touched by this remarkable man and yearns to reach out to him and his son. From danger-filled back alleys to glittering ballrooms, Isabel and Blue confront the violence and corruption that threatens their newfound passion. Theirs is an unforgettable quest to discover a rare and special love, and the precious gift of a second chance at happiness.

Beautiful, charming and respected as the wife of an ambitious senator, Helena Cabot Barnes is the leading lady of Saratoga Springs. But beneath the facade lies a terrible deception. Helena married for all the wrong reasons—and discovered too late that her husband is a dangerous man. Fearing for her safety, she ends her marriage and flees to legendary Moon Lake Lodge, where she creates a refuge for other women in need of a safe haven. And there she finds the courage within to become the woman she was meant to be. But Helena can''t outrun her past. In desperation, she turns to Michael Rowan, a man she once loved, a man who broke her heart. A brilliant inventor, Michael is still ruggedly handsome, still defiantly unconventional. For Helena, the road to trusting Michael again is long and hard. And danger lies ahead. But Michael has just discovered a shattering truth…and a reason to stay and fight for the woman he once lost. With a deft hand and a unique voice, acclaimed author Susan Wiggs creates an enchanting story that will take your breath away as it reaffirms the power of love and the magic of forgiveness.

Comes a drifter to a windswept island… He wanted to tell her everything. About the lost years that had changed him from a desperate young boy into a man hardened by life. About the night he''d sold his soul for a woman who wasn''t worth the price…. But Jackson Underhill said nothing. After all, he was an outlaw, clearly on the run—reason enough for silence. The truth was Dr. Leah Mundy scared him. She made him want to trust again, to share his burden. She made him want a home, a family. And it was dangerous to want such things. Because the past would find him if he stayed—and there could be no future with a woman who would not leave.

Tells the story of unlikely opposites drawn together by their mutual love for three orphans.

Jul vid Willow Lake Välkommen tillbaka till den lilla staden Avalon vid Willow Lakes strand. Här är julförberedelserna i full gång och för två personer kommer det att bli den mest minnesvärda julen någonsin ... Bibliotekarien Maureen har äntligen fått chansen att hålla i Avalons årliga julspel, och hon är fast besluten att göra det riktigt spektakulärt. Kanske kommer det att kräva ett av de där julmiraklen som hon så många gånger läst om. Problemet är hennes medhjälpare Eddie Haven, en långhårig, tatuerad före detta barnstjärna som helhjärtat hatar julen. Han har blivit dömd till samhällstjänst – att regissera julspelet tillsammans med Maureen. Maureen och Eddie ryker ihop om varenda detalj, från castingen till Eddies egenproducerade och mycket otraditionella musik. Försöker han förstöra showen bara för att retas med henne? Eller är det hon som kämpar lite för mycket för att skapa den perfekta sagoboksjulen? Och hur är det möjligt att de två faktiskt håller på att falla för varandra? Susan Wiggs har skapat en hjärtevärmande julsaga om en man och en kvinna som vågar lämna gamla besvikelser bakom sig och se framåt. Med sina sprakande julbrasor, klingande julsånger och pockande familjehemligheter utgör givmildhetens högtid kulissen till Willow Lakes mest överraskande kärlekshistoria hittills.

A #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author writes straight from the heart about the bonds between mother and daughter. Endearing, touching, and wise, "The Goodbye Quilt" is an ideal read for any woman who has had to let go of someone special. Original.

Summertime begins with a Susan Wiggs Olivia Bellamy has traded her trendy Manhattan life for a summer renovating her family’s crumbling holiday resort. Tempted by the hazy, nostalgic memories of summers past – childhood innocence and the romance and rivalries of her teens – it’s the perfect place to flee after her broken engagement.

Bestselling author Susan Wiggs literally wrote the book on happily-ever-after love. But orchestrating her daughter Elizabeth''s real-world wedding turned into a different story altogether, and one that takes two to tell—the mother and the bride. Here is the all-too-true tale of a mother and daughter collaborating on life''s ultimate celebration—a dream wedding. Often poignant, sometimes irreverent and always hilarious, this charming book is also packed with useful advice from both ends of the cupcake-tasting table. Join mother and daughter as they wade through the trenches of flowers and favors, grueling gown decisions…and the cold, cruel realities of a budget. With luck, love and loads of patience, they come out on the other side, bloodied but unbowed, replete with life lessons—and closer than ever before.

In the space of a few months Vanessa Rutledge buried her husband and first love, Matt, and gave birth to their son. She would never have made it through the long nights of tears if not for Matt''s best friend, Paul. But as soon as she is able to stand on her own two feet again, Paul is gone, seemingly eager to rid himself of his obligations to his friend. Paul Haggerty was nearly torn apart during those months with Vanessa. His grief for his friend and his love for the woman he could never have ate away at him. But now, having fulfilled his promise to watch over her, Paul vows to forget Vanessa, moving away from the idyllic Virgin River and into the arms of another woman. However, forgetting Vanessa proves impossible, and Paul soon realises he must tell her the truth if he''s to have any kind of peace. But just as he''s about to make his move, a mistake from his past comes back to haunt him, and it just might put an end to his hopes of a happily ever after Also includes a FREE book Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs

During her own bridal shower, Isabel Wharton is whisked away by past love Dan Black Horse to his retreat in the Cascade range. But returning to her Native roots, and Dan''s loving arms, is harder than she ever imagined.

Estélyi ruhában, magas sarkú cipőben, poggyász nélkül száll repülőre Kimberly van Dorn, hogy maga mögött hagyja gondosan felépített karrierjét és híres sportoló barátját. Amikor édesanyja hazaviszi a kocsiján, a lánynak leesik az álla, ugyanis az előkelő családi villában most csiricsáréra pingált panzió működik.

Maureen Davenport lives for Christmas—and there''s nothing more magical than Christmas on Willow Lake. The prim librarian is finally getting her chance to direct Avalon''s annual holiday pageant, and she''s determined to make it truly spectacular. But it might just require one of those Christmas miracles she''s always read about. Because her codirector is recovering former child star Eddie Haven, a long-haired, tattooed lump of coal in Maureen''s pageant stocking. Eddie can''t stand Christmas, but a court order from a judge has landed him right in the middle of the merrymaking. Maureen and Eddie spar over every detail of the pageant, from casting troubled kids to Eddie''s original—and distinctly untraditional—music. Is he trying to sabotage the performance to spite her? Or is she trying too hard to fit the show into her storybook-perfect notion of Christmas? And how is it possible that they''re falling in love?

The Lost Springs Ranch for troubled boys is at stake, and it''s a man''s duty to give back… So there''s going to be an auction! Bachelor #1 Name: Rob Carter, 36 Occupation: Pathologist, Denver Biggest Achievement: Putting himself through med school on a basketball scholarship It''s so humiliating! Beautician Twyla McCabe''s well-meaning customers won her a bachelor at the Lost Springs Auction to raise money to save the beloved ranch for troubled boys. She''d find a way to wriggle out of the charitable date, except… It might fool everyone at her dreaded high-school reunion if she arrived with Dr. Rob Carter. Her gorgeous fiancé.

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Baseball hopeful Bo Crutcher is about to get his shot at the majors. That is, until life throws him a curveball. When AJ, the son he''s never met, lands on his doorstep, Bo''s life becomes a whole new ball game. He needs help—fast. Enter Kimberly van Dorn. Hired to smooth Bo''s rough exterior for the media, she expects the kind of shallow pro athlete she''s used to handling. But Bo is willing to sacrifice everything for his vulnerable son. Kim can train him to hit a home run with the press, but over a breathtaking winter on frozen Willow Lake, she realizes he has far more to teach her about the game of life…and putting love first.