Most Popular Books by Tracey Garvis Graves

In this runaway New York Times bestseller, a harrowing near-death experience brings together an English teacher and her student as they struggle to survive on a desert island. Sixteen-year-old T.J. Callahan has no desire to go anywhere. With his cancer in remission, all he wants is to get back to his normal life. But his parents insist that he spend the summer catching up on the school he missed while he was sick. Anna Emerson is a thirty-year-old English teacher who has been worn down by the cold Chicago winters and a relationship that’s going nowhere. To break up the monotony of everyday life, she jumps at the chance to spend the summer on a tropical island tutoring T.J. Anna and T.J. board a private plane headed to the Callahans’ summer home, but as they fly over the Maldives’ twelve hundred islands, the unthinkable happens: their plane crashes in shark-infested waters. They make it to shore, but soon discover they’re stranded on an uninhabited island. At first, their only thought is survival. But as the days turn to weeks, and then months, and as birthdays pass, the castaways must brave violent tropical storms, the many dangers lurking in the sea, and the worst threat of all—the possibility that T.J.’s cancer could return. With only each other for love and support, these two lost souls must come to terms with their situation and find compaionship in one another in the moments they need it most.

A heartwarming love story about starting over and second chances from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl He Used to Know. Love doesn''t always wait until you''re ready. Layla Hilding is thirty-five and recently divorced. Struggling to break free from the past—her glory days as the lead singer in a band and a ten-year marriage to a man who never put her first—Layla''s newfound independence feels a lot like loneliness. Then there''s Josh, the single dad whose daughter attends the elementary school where Layla teaches music. Recently separated, he''s still processing the end of his twenty-year marriage to his high school sweetheart. He chats with Layla every morning at school and finds himself thinking about her more and more. Equally cautious and confused about dating in a world that favors apps over meeting organically, Layla and Josh decide to be friends with the potential for something more. Sounds sensible and way too simple—but when two people are on the rebound, is it heartbreak or happiness that''s a love song away? Heard It in a Love Song is a sweet, contemporary romance about finding love after heartbreak and getting a second chance at happily ever after.

New York Times bestselling author of On the Island, Tracey Garvis Graves, presents the compelling, hopelessly romantic novel of unconditional love. Annika Rose is an English major at the University of Illinois. Anxious in social situations where she finds most people''s behavior confusing, she''d rather be surrounded by the order and discipline of books or the quiet solitude of playing chess. Jonathan Hoffman joined the chess club and lost his first game—and his heart—to the shy and awkward, yet brilliant and beautiful Annika. He admires her ability to be true to herself, quirks and all, and accepts the challenges involved in pursuing a relationship with her. Jonathan and Annika bring out the best in each other, finding the confidence and courage within themselves to plan a future together. What follows is a tumultuous yet tender love affair that withstands everything except the unforeseen tragedy that forces them apart, shattering their connection and leaving them to navigate their lives alone. Now, a decade later, fate reunites Annika and Jonathan in Chicago. She''s living the life she wanted as a librarian. He''s a Wall Street whiz, recovering from a divorce and seeking a fresh start. The attraction and strong feelings they once shared are instantly rekindled, but until they confront the fears and anxieties that drove them apart, their second chance will end before it truly begins.

The bestselling author of summer romance, On the Island, is back with another tantalising and unique love story. Local police officer Daniel Rush had it all until a tragic accident took away everything he cherished. Then he pulls over Claire Canton. Claire is at a crossroads in her marriage. Her husband Chris is battling his own demons, retreating to a dark place where no one can reach him, not even Claire. She''s left feeling she has nowhere to turn. Until she and Daniel run into each other again. It doesn''t take long before Claire and Daniel are in way over their heads and skating close to a line that Claire has sworn she''ll never cross . . . Praise for Tracey Garvis Graves: ''Beautifully written and desperately romantic'' Closer

New York Times bestselling author Tracey Garvis Graves''s novel The Trail of Lost Hearts takes readers on a life affirming journey, where two lost souls find the unexpected courage to love again. Thirty-four-year-old Wren Waters believes that if you pay attention, the universe will send you exactly what you need. But her worldview shatters when the universe delivers two life-altering blows she didn’t see coming, and all she wants to do is put the whole heartbreaking mess behind her. No one is more surprised than Wren when she discovers that geocaching—the outdoor activity of using GPS to look for hidden objects—is the only thing getting her out of bed and out of her head. She decides that a weeklong solo quest geocaching in Oregon is exactly what she needs to take back control of her life. Enter Marshall Hendricks, a psychologist searching for distraction as he struggles with a life-altering blow of his own. Though Wren initially rebuffs Marshall’s attempt at hiker small talk, she’s beyond grateful when he rescues her from a horrifying encounter farther down the trail. In the interest of safety, Marshall suggests partnering up to look for additional caches. Wren’s no longer quite so trusting of the universe—or men in general—but her inner circle might argue that a smart, charismatic psychologist isn’t the worst thing the universe could place in her path. What begins as a platonic road trip gradually blossoms into something deeper, and the more Wren learns about Marshall, the more she wants to know. Now all she can do is hope that the universe gets it right this time.

When Kate Watts abandoned her law career to open a food pantry in Northeast Minneapolis, she never dreamed it would be this difficult. Facing the heartbreaking prospect of turning hungry people away, she is grateful for the anonymous donations that begin appearing at the end of each month. Determined to identify and thank her secret benefactor, she launches a plan and catches Ian -a charismatic hacker with a Robin Hood complex-in the act. Ian intrigues Kate in a way no man ever has. But after learning he''s snooped around on her personal computer, she demands retribution. Impressed with her tolerance and captivated by her spirit, he complies and begins to slowly charm his way past her defenses. Time spent with Ian is never boring, and Kate soon finds herself falling for the mysterious hacker. But Ian has enemies and they''re growing restless. In the hacking world, exploiting a target''s weakness is paramount, and no price is too high to stop an attack. And when Kate learns exactly how much Ian has paid, she''ll discover just how strong her love is for the man who has hacked his way into her heart.

Undercover hacker Ian Bradshaw convinced Kate Watts to marry him, and now the newlyweds have relocated to Virginia. There he is trying to forget about the undercover work he walked away from and build a security firm from the ground up. When hacktivists threaten national security, the task force could really use his help. It looks like their past may be catching up to them, so Kate and Ian have to work as a team to come out of it. Ian will have to prove his top hacking skills or risk loosing Kate.

Thirty-year-old Daisy DiStefano has two people she holds dear: the grandmother who raised her, and her three-year-old son, Elliott. But when Daisy''s grandmother is killed in a seemingly random act of violence, Daisy must take steps to protect herself and her child. Despite a thriving career in San Francisco, thirty-six-year-old Brooks McClain has returned home to spend what little time his mother has left before she succumbs to the deadly disease that is ravaging her. The seasoned investigative reporter has taken a position with the local newspaper and been on the job less than twenty-four hours when he''s summoned to cover the death of Pauline Thorpe. Brooks is all business, but the more time he spends with Daisy DiStefano, the more invested he becomes; there''s something about a single mother, a defenseless child, and an unsolved crime that has stirred Brooks''s protective instincts like nothing ever has before. And when the unthinkable happens, Brooks will do whatever it takes to clear the name of the woman he''s fallen for and the child he''ll protect at any cost. Romantic and suspenseful, Every Time I Think of You shows how far two people will go to fight for the ones they love, and the life they''ve always imagined.

Ein Ort, an dem Zeit und Alter keine Rolle spielen ... Die junge Lehrerin Anna soll den sechzehnjährigen T.J. den Sommer über unterrichten - im Ferienhaus der Familie auf den Malediven. Anna sagt sofort zu: Die Chicagoer Winter sind lang, ihre Beziehung kriselt, da kommt dieser Traumjob wie gerufen. Als die beiden in der Propellermaschine Richtung Ferienhaus sitzen, kommt es zur Katastrophe: Das Flugzeug stürzt ab – mitten über dem indischen Ozean. Völlig erschöpft erreichen Anna und T.J. den rettenden Strand einer einsamen Insel. Ein Überlebenskampf beginnt. Und während die Hoffnung mit jedem Tag schwindet, wachsen die Gefühle füreinander. Aber hat diese große Liebe gegen jede Regel überhaupt eine Chance – auch jenseits der Insel?

Una deliciosa, absorbente y maravillosa historia de amor. A sus treinta años, Anna Emerson siente que su vida se ha estancado. Harta de los largos inviernos de Chicago y de una relación de pareja que no parece tener futuro, Anna acepta sin pestañear la oferta de una acaudalada familia de pasar el verano en las Maldivas como tutora de su hijo T. J. Éste, por el contrario, no está precisamente entusiasmado con el plan. Aún no ha cumplido los diecisiete, acaba de superar un cáncer con pronóstico incierto y lo único que desea es recuperar su vida y volver a ser el de antes. Tras un largo viaje plagado de contratiempos, el destino coloca a Anna y T. J. en una avioneta rumbo al paraíso, pero, mientras vuelan sobre las aguas azul turquesa del océano Índico, el aparato se estrella en un mar infestado de tiburones. Anna y T. J. sobreviven milagrosamente y son arrastrados por la corriente hasta una isla deshabitada. Los días se convierten en semanas, las semanas en meses, y sus esperanzas de rescate se van disipando. Así, con apenas alimentos y a merced de un clima despiadado, Anna y T. J. aprenden a subsistir en un entorno tan bello como peligroso, pero el mayor desafío para Anna será el de convivir con un chico que rápidamente se está transformando en un hombre.

When Daniel Rush wakes up in the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the head, the last person he expects to see at his bedside is his ex-wife Jessica. Their marriage disintegrated after the death of their infant son Gabriel, and Daniel gave Jessie what he thought she wanted: the freedom to start over with someone else. But Daniel never updated his emergency contact information, and Jessie is the one who receives the call with the devastating news. Daniel was Jessie''s one true love. Together since college, Jessie had dreams of raising a family with Daniel, and growing old together. When Gabriel died, Jessie buried those dreams with her beloved son and shut everyone out, including Daniel. Daniel faces months of grueling rehabilitation and he''s going to need some help. Jessie is the last person anyone expects to volunteer, but this is her one chance to make amends, giving her and Daniel a shot at getting things right this time. The road to recovery will be long and arduous. But with Jessie leading the way, Daniel just might be able to get his old life back. Daniel knows how to covet. But can Jessie help him remember how to cherish?

Szerelem és szex a tanárnővel - a sokat vitatott, milliós példányszámban eladott nemzetközi bestseller A tizenhat éves T.J.Callahannek semmi kedve bárhova is elutazni. Rákbetegsége visszafejlődőben, és nem vágyik másra, mint visszakapni a régi életét. De a szülei ragaszkodnak hozzá, hogy nyáron behozza az iskolai lemaradását, és megtanulja mindazt, amit a betegsége miatt mulasztott. A harmincéves angoltanárnő, Anna Emerson, akit felmorzsoltak a hideg chicagói telek és egy céltalan kapcsolat, kapva kap az alkalmon, hogy megtörje a mindennapok egyhangúságát. Elvállalja, hogy a nyarat egy trópusi szigeten töltse és T.J.-t tanítsa. Anna és T.J. felszállnak egy magánrepülőgépre, és elindulnak a Callahan család nyaralójába, de amikor a Maldív-szigetcsoport ezerkétszáz szigete fölött repülnek, bekövetkezik az elképzelhetetlen: lezuhannak a cápáktól nyüzsgő vízbe. Sikerül kivergődniük a partra, de hamarosan rádöbbennek, hogy egy lakatlan szigeten ragadtak. Eleinte csak egyre gondolnak: a túlélésre. De ahogy a napokból hetek lesznek, aztán hónapok, születésnapok jönnek és múlnak el, a hajótörötteknek meg kell küzdeniük a trópusi viharokkal, a tengerben ólálkodó számtalan veszéllyel és a legnagyobb fenyegetéssel, annak a lehetőségével, hogy T.J. rákja kiújul. Csak egymás szeretetében bízhatnak és egymásra támaszkodhatnak, így ennek a két elveszett léleknek bele kell törődnie a helyzetébe, és azokban a pillanatokban, amikor a legnagyobb szükségük van rá, egymás társaságából kell vigaszt meríteniük. Tracey Garvis Graves regénye pillanatok alatt óriási viharokat kavart, és lett igazi kultuszkönyv, milliós példányszámú bestseller.

Uma ilha deserta e ensolarada, com vegetação luxuriante e banhada por um mar cristalino pode ser o cenário de um sonho. Ou de um pesadelo... Anna Emerson é uma professora de inglês de 30 anos desesperada por aventura. Cansada do inverno rigoroso de Chicago e de seu relacionamento que não evolui, ela agarra a oportunidade de passar o verão em uma ilha tropical dando aulas particulares para um adolescente. T.J. Callahan não quer ir a lugar algum. Aos 16 anos e com um câncer em remissão, tudo o que ele quer é uma vida normal de novo. Mas seus pais insistem em que ele passe o verão nas Maldivas colocando em dia as aulas que perdeu na escola. Anna e T.J. embarcam rumo à casa de veraneio dos Callahan e, enquanto sobrevoam as 1.200 ilhas das Maldivas, o impensável acontece. O avião cai nas águas infestadas de tubarão do arquipélago. Eles conseguem chegar a uma praia, mas logo descobrem que estão presos a uma ilha desabitada. De início, tudo o que importa é sobreviver. Mas, à medida que os dias se tornam semanas, e então meses, Anna começa a se perguntar se seu maior desafio não será ter de conviver com um garoto que aos poucos torna-se homem. “Tracey Garvis Graves tem uma dessas histórias em que um sonho se torna realidade, que deixa outros escritores ao mesmo tempo felizes e um pouco invejosos com seu sucesso.” USA Today

Annika e Jonathan se conhecem em uma partida de xadrez muito disputada no clube da Universidade de Illinois em 1991. Em meio a dificuldades de adaptação à vida independente após anos estudando em casa, Annika, apoia-se na colega de quarto para obter orientação sobre como se comportar em diversas situações da vida. Os dois confortos de Annika são jogar xadrez e ser voluntária na Clínica de Animais Silvestres. Jonathan, um estudante transferido de outra universidade, busca um recomeço após fazer escolhas equivocadas. Unidos pelas circunstâncias, os dois embarcam em um relacionamento, que termina de maneira abrupta. Em 2001, os dois se reencontram por acaso em um mercado de Chicago. Jonathan trabalha com finanças e é recém-divorciado. Annika, agora bibliotecária pública e mais hábil em situações sociais, está determinada a provar que o amor deles merece uma segunda chance. Entretanto, antes de reatarem, eles devem encarar a verdade sobre o motivo pelo qual o relacionamento deles se desfez.

Je favoriete hoofdpersonen Anna en T.J. uit Graves’ New York Times bestseller ‘Gestrand’ zijn weer terug in haar nieuwe roman ‘Droomeiland’! De piepjonge internetmiljonair Owen kan niet wachten om hen te vertellen wat hij wel niet heeft meegemaakt. Want wat begon als een reis naar de Malediven om zijn hectische leven achter zich te laten, liep uit in een vakantie vol romantiek en onverklaarbare toevalligheden. Owen was klaar voor een rustige tijd alleen op een tropisch eiland, maar toen zijn oog op de mooie Calia Reed viel, besloten ze spontaan hun vakantie samen door te brengen. Wie had ooit kunnen bedenken hoe deze keuze zijn hele leven zou veranderen? Tracey Garvis Graves (1968) is een Amerikaanse schrijfster en journalist. Met haar debuutroman ‘Gestrand’ brak ze internationaal door en stond ze maar liefst negen weken achtereen op de New York Times bestsellerlijst. Haar meesterwerk werd vertaald in 31 talen en Temple Hill Productions, bekend van Twilight, heeft de filmrechten in handen. Naast ‘Gestrand’ is ook de hedendaagse roman ‘Droomeiland’ in het Nederlands uitgebracht.

Maandenlang gestrand op een onbewoond eiland met een van je 16-jarige leerlingen... Een nachtmerrie voor de dertigjarige lerares Anna Emerson! Anna zou met haar leerling T.J. Callahan naar de Malediven gaan om samen zijn achterstand op school bij te werken. Maar tot overmaat van ramp crasht het watervliegtuig en stranden ze op een tropisch eiland. Maar na verloop van tijd zijn het niet alleen de vonken van het kampvuur die over springen... Kan Anna haar verlangens voor T.J. weerstaan? ‘Gestrand’ is Graves'' debuutroman dat direct negen weken lang op de New York Times bestsellerlijst belandde! Tracey Garvis Graves (1968) is een Amerikaanse schrijfster en journalist. Met haar debuutroman ‘Gestrand’ brak ze internationaal door en stond ze maar liefst negen weken achtereen op de New York Times bestsellerlijst. Haar meesterwerk werd vertaald in 31 talen en Temple Hill Productions, bekend van Twilight, heeft de filmrechten in handen. Naast ‘Gestrand’ is ook de hedendaagse roman ‘Droomeiland’ in het Nederlands uitgebracht.

UN''EROINA IMPERFETTA E INDIMENTICABILE. UN AMORE CHE SEGUE REGOLE TUTTE SUE. IL DIRITTO DI ESSERE DIVERSI E SPECIALI. La storia struggente di Annika e Jonathan racconta il coraggio dell''amore, il rispetto di quella diversità che ci rende speciali, la straordinaria bellezza e unicità di ciò che banalmente viene definito «imperfetto». Università dell''Illinois, 1991. Annika non ama socializzare. Teme sempre di dire o fare la cosa sbagliata, non riesce mai a capire i pensieri o i comportamenti dei suoi interlocutori, a interpretarne i gesti o le espressioni del volto: per lei, stare in mezzo agli altri è come trovarsi in un Paese straniero di cui non conosce la lingua. Preferisce la compagnia silenziosa dei libri, che sanno trasportarla in mondi diversi dal suo; o quella confortevole degli animali di cui si prende cura alla clinica veterinaria, dagli occhi così espressivi e rassicuranti. Solo al tavolo degli scacchi può affrontare un estraneo; perché quel gioco, con le sue regole e la sua disciplina, con quella netta divisione tra bianco e nero, rispecchia la sua visione del mondo e non la fa sentire fuori luogo. È proprio a una partita che incontra Jonathan. Lui è stupito dalla bravura di quell''avversaria che riesce a batterlo, è colpito dalla sua bellezza, ma ancor di più conquistato dal suo modo di essere: dove gli altri vedono solo stranezza, lui scopre una creatura fragile ma assolutamente autentica e sincera, l''unica con cui possa essere se stesso. E Jonathan è l''unico ragazzo da cui Annika si sia mai sentita accettata. Il loro amore nasce così, studiando attentamente ogni passo, con pazienza e dedizione, ma anche col coraggio di sfidare pronostici e immaginare insieme il futuro. Finché il destino, con una mossa imprevista, separa bruscamente le loro strade. Chicago, 2001. Annika fa il lavoro dei suoi sogni, la bibliotecaria, e si fa aiutare da una specialista per affrontare quella paura del mondo che adesso sembra avere una diagnosi. Quando rincontra per caso Jonathan, ora un genio della finanza, il tempo tra loro sembra non essere mai passato, anche se c''è una vita in mezzo. I loro sentimenti sono ancora lì, evidenti e tangibili, come pedine lasciate al loro posto in attesa di ricominciare a giocare. È una partita che richiede coraggio, per superare le paure e i non detti di ieri. È una sfida che dovranno affrontare uniti, contro un avversario - il destino - che già una volta li ha battuti. Ma è l''unica chance per riprendersi quella felicità che solo insieme hanno conosciuto davvero.

Stranded on an uninhabited island after their private plane crashes, thirty-year-old Anna Emerson and sixteen-year-old T.J. Callahan, her tutee, struggle to survive and, as the months pass, slowly fall in love.