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V jednu chladnú januárovú noc Sharon Lemkeová vyjde do svojej záhrady, aby sa pozrela na zatmenie mesiaca, no zrazu si v susednom dome všimne niečo zvláštne. Za kuchynským oknom jej susedov vidí stáť pri dreze malé dievčatko, ktoré akoby umývalo riad. Rodina Flemingovcov však dieťa v takom veku nemá, a keby aj áno, prečo by robilo domáce práce tak neskoro? Sharon by to zrejme vypustila z hlavy, no keď sa k nej prisťahuje osemnásťročná Niki, kamarátka jej dcéry, ktorá vyrastala v pestúnskych rodinách, aj ona si všimne v dome Flemingovcov všeličo podozrivé. A keďže sociálna služba napriek ich upozorneniam nekoná, rozhodnú sa zistiť viac na vlastnú päsť.

Emma nikdy neztratila naději na Lucasovo uzdravení. Když náhle vstane ze smrtelné postele, jsou všichni natolik překvapení a nadšení, že si nikdo nevšimne, že něco je špatně. Podezření má jen Emma. Lucas podivně mluví, nevzpomíná si na jejich společné zážitky, a dokonce ani jeho vlastní pes ho nepoznává. Co se stalo s tím Lucasem, kterého milovala? Má jeho záhadné uzdravení něco společného s paprskem světla, který se noc předtím objevil na jeho zahradě? Lucas a Emma začnou pátrat po tom, co se tehdy v noci vlastně stalo. Ani jeden z nich netuší, že touha po pravdě se promění v nebezpečný boj o život…

Set against a festive backdrop, this heartwarming holiday tale explores themes of love and redemption. As the characters navigate the enchantment of Christmas, they discover the possibility of rekindling past relationships and embracing new beginnings. The narrative captures the spirit of the season, highlighting the transformative power of love and the magic that can unfold during this special time of year.

Fans of dark fantasy will find a captivating tale that intertwines eerie adventures and whimsical misfortune. The story features a brave protagonist navigating a world filled with quirky characters and sinister twists. With a blend of suspense and humor, it explores themes of courage and resilience in the face of adversity. This engaging narrative promises to enchant readers who appreciate the macabre and the unconventional, reminiscent of beloved classics.

Grammy's whimsical stories of a nearby wood populated by fairies intrigue 10-year-old Celia Lovejoy, and while her parents dismiss the tales as pure nonsense, Celia is enchanted by the thought that the stories may be true.

From bestselling author Karen McQuestion comes a moving novel about broken hearts...and what it takes to put them back together again. At nine years of age, Logan Weber knows the routine. Keep quiet, make the food last, and don't ever cause trouble. He'll do what it takes to evade the rages of his troubled, violent father. Even though he's only a child, Logan already knows too much--has seen too much. So when the opportunity presents itself, Logan runs. He has no idea where his journey will lead, or that the grandmother he's been told is dead is desperately searching for him. Alone with no home of his own, Logan looks for a safe place to hide. Relying on his instincts and the kindness of strangers, the boy manages to touch the lives of everyone he meets. But his innocent heart cannot survive in the adult world without the most basic human need of all: love.

From the bestselling author of The Long Way Home comes a charming novel about two strangers who find a second chance at happiness when they’re brought together by one extraordinary dog.A year after the death of his wife, Christine, Dan is barely holding on. But one thing gets him through the long, lonely nights and that is his cherished dog, Anni. When she is stolen from his front yard, Dan and his daughter, Lindsay, are devastated. Meanwhile in another part of town, Andrea Keller is recovering from the heartbreak of a messy divorce. After she rescues a defenseless dog from an abusive tenant, her life changes in ways she never could have anticipated.Dan and Andrea cross paths again and again, only to keep missing each other and the opportunity of a lifetime. As Anni works to find her way home, can she bring together these two lost souls desperately in need of a second chance at happiness?

Finding the love and stability she has always wanted with her husband Thomas, Skyla Plinka settles into her role as wife and mother, but she can't seem to calm her restless nature after she begins a friendship with neighbor Roxanne, whose life with her five children is in constant disarray.

When Maggie saw the beautiful linen curtains moving in the Caldwell's front window, she went on high alert. Her wonderful, friendly neighbors Cady and Josh are away, so who is in their house? The woman who answers the door tells a convincing story. She's the house-sitter. Just here for a month. An old friend of Cady's who needed a place to stay. She's pleasant and warm, and Maggie wanders back to her house thinking she might have made a new friend. But when Sarah closes the door she knows she must do something about Maggie. She didn't want anyone to know she's living at 214 Palmer Street. She doesn't want anyone to know her name, to find out about her husband, or how she really knows Cady. And she definitely doesn't want anybody walking into the house...

Free spirit Skyla Plinka's new life as a wife and mother in rural Wisconsin hasn't quite eliminated her restlessness. A friendship with neighbor Roxanne and a part-time job in a bookstore, taken against her intrusive mother-in-law's wishes, give her the chance to find her balance.