Chanel Cleeton Knihy

Nenechte se ujít třaskavé pokračování prvního dílu Londýn, má láska a strhující rozuzlení příběhu Maggie a Samira. Neměli jsme vztah, ale byli jsme tikající bomba… Maggie Carpenterová se otočila zády k nejžhavějšímu prožitku svého života, opustila lákavý lesk Londýna a odjela na letní prázdniny do svého rodného města v Jižní Karolíně. Když se teď vrací – a má opět na dosah privilegovaného, sexy Samira Khouriho – nemůže si pomoct a musí myslet na přitažlivost, drama… a zlomené srdce. Nemůže si pomoct, ještě víc po něm touží. Samir si nemůže dovolit zamilovat se do někoho tak vzdáleného jeho světu, ne když se jeho čas v Londýně chýlí ke konci. Je v posledním ročníku – má poslední šanci užívat si svobodu, než se vrátí do Libanonu. Tam se od něj očekává, že se vydá v otcových stopách – nebude naslouchat hlasu srdce, který ho pohání k Maggie. Když se však z jejich tajného, turbulentního vztahu stane pokušení, jemuž nedokážou odolat, musí oba bojovat, aby se vypořádali s následky… a našli společnou budoucnost.

Maggie Carpenterová je jižanská dívka z malého města, kterou nikdo nikdy nepolíbil. Je připravená na změnu – a na to, aby opustila svůj obyčejný život a zapomněla na neúspěšný pokus dostat se na Harvard. Přijme stipendium na International School v Londýně, kterou navštěvují privilegovaní potomci diplomatů, politiků a světových lídrů. Když se Maggie seznámí s Hughem, dvacetiletým Britem, zjistí, že najednou žije život, po kterém vždycky toužila. Projíždí se po městě ve ferrari, nosí vypůjčené značkové hadříky a chodí do těch nejluxusnějších londýnských restaurací a klubů. Jediným problémem je, že je tu ještě někdo jiný, někdo, koho nedokáže vyhnat z hlavy. Napůl Francouz, napůl Libanonec, neskutečně bohatý Samir Khouri jí dal jasně najevo, že navzdory intenzivní přitažlivosti o žádný dlouhodobý vztah nestojí. Je pravým opakem všeho, po čem Maggie touží – hráč, který žije jen přítomným okamžikem. Jenže se od něj prostě nedokáže odtrhnout. Rozpolcená mezi svým vysněným mužem a tím, který ji pronásleduje v myšlenkách a ve snech, musí Maggie bojovat za svůj vlastní šťastný konec. Ale ve městě, jako je Londýn, nikdy nevíte, na čem jste, a všechno se může pouhým mrknutí oka změnit.

A HELLO SUNSHINE x REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK “A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.”—Reese Witherspoon After the death of her beloved grandmother, a Cuban-American woman travels to Havana, where she discovers the roots of her identity—and unearths a family secret hidden since the revolution... Havana, 1958. The daughter of a sugar baron, nineteen-year-old Elisa Perez is part of Cuba's high society, where she is largely sheltered from the country's growing political unrest—until she embarks on a clandestine affair with a passionate revolutionary... Miami, 2017. Freelance writer Marisol Ferrera grew up hearing romantic stories of Cuba from her late grandmother Elisa, who was forced to flee with her family during the revolution. Elisa's last wish was for Marisol to scatter her ashes in the country of her birth. Arriving in Havana, Marisol comes face-to-face with the contrast of Cuba's tropical, timeless beauty and its perilous political climate. When more family history comes to light and Marisol finds herself attracted to a man with secrets of his own, she'll need the lessons of her grandmother's past to help her understand the true meaning of courage.

Instant New York Times bestseller! In 1960s Florida, a young Cuban exile will risk her life—and heart—to take back her country in this exhilarating historical novel from the author of The Last Train to Key West and Next Year in Havana, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick. Beautiful. Daring. Deadly. The Cuban Revolution took everything from sugar heiress Beatriz Perez—her family, her people, her country. Recruited by the CIA to infiltrate Fidel Castro's inner circle and pulled into the dangerous world of espionage, Beatriz is consumed by her quest for revenge and her desire to reclaim the life she lost. As the Cold War swells like a hurricane over the shores of the Florida Strait, Beatriz is caught between the clash of Cuban American politics and the perils of a forbidden affair with a powerful man driven by ambitions of his own. When the ever-changing tides of history threaten everything she has fought for, she must make a choice between her past and future—but the wrong move could cost Beatriz everything—not just the island she loves, but also the man who has stolen her heart...

In this captivating romance, the story unfolds within the Wild Aces series, focusing on themes of love and personal growth. Characters navigate their relationships against a backdrop of challenges, showcasing emotional depth and connection. The narrative promises to deliver both passion and heartfelt moments, continuing the journey established in the first book while introducing new dynamics and adventures. Readers can expect an engaging exploration of romance and the complexities of human connection.

Instant New York Times bestseller One of Bustle’s Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020 “The perfect riveting summer read!”—BookBub In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys. For the tourists traveling on Henry Flagler’s legendary Overseas Railroad, Labor Day weekend is an opportunity to forget the economic depression gripping the nation. But one person’s paradise can be another’s prison, and Key West-native Helen Berner yearns to escape. After the Cuban Revolution of 1933 leaves Mirta Perez’s family in a precarious position, she agrees to an arranged marriage with a notorious American. Following her wedding in Havana, Mirta arrives in the Keys on her honeymoon. While she can’t deny the growing attraction to her new husband, his illicit business interests may threaten not only her relationship, but her life. Elizabeth Preston's trip to Key West is a chance to save her once-wealthy family from their troubles after the Wall Street crash. Her quest takes her to the camps occupied by veterans of the Great War and pairs her with an unlikely ally on a treacherous hunt of his own. Over the course of the holiday weekend, the women’s paths cross unexpectedly, and the danger swirling around them is matched only by the terrifying force of the deadly storm threatening the Keys.

When Isabel Perez travels to Barcelona to save her sister Beatriz, she discovers a shocking family secret in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s new novel. Barcelona, 1964. Exiled from Cuba after the revolution, Isabel Perez has learned to guard her heart and protect her family at all costs. After Isabel’s sister Beatriz disappears in Barcelona, Isabel goes to Spain in search of her. Joining forces with an unlikely ally thrusts Isabel into her sister’s dangerous world of espionage, but it’s an unearthed piece of family history that transforms Isabel’s life. Barcelona, 1936. Alicia Perez arrives in Barcelona after a difficult voyage from Cuba, her marriage in jeopardy and her young daughter Isabel in tow. Violence brews in Spain, the country on the brink of civil war, the rise of fascism threatening the world. When Cubans journey to Spain to join the International Brigades, Alicia’s past comes back to haunt her as she is unexpectedly reunited with the man who once held her heart. Alicia and Isabel’s lives intertwine, and the past and present collide, as a mother and daughter are forced to choose between their family’s expectations and following their hearts.

Emotional and engaging, the narrative evokes a range of feelings, from laughter to tears, capturing the reader's heart throughout. The story is so captivating that it leaves a lasting impression, making readers reluctant to reach the final page.

At the end of the nineteenth century, three revolutionary women fight for freedom in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s captivating new novel inspired by real-life events and the true story of a legendary Cuban woman–Evangelina Cisneros–who changed the course of history.A feud rages in Gilded Age New York City between newspaper tycoons William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. When Grace Harrington lands a job at Hearst’s newspaper in 1896, she’s caught in a cutthroat world where one scoop can make or break your career, but it’s a story emerging from Cuba that changes her life.Unjustly imprisoned in a notorious Havana women’s jail, eighteen-year-old Evangelina Cisneros dreams of a Cuba free from Spanish oppression. When Hearst learns of her plight and splashes her image on the front page of his paper, proclaiming her, “The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba,” she becomes a rallying cry for American intervention in the battle for Cuban independence. With the help of Marina Perez, a courier secretly working for the Cuban revolutionaries in Havana, Grace and Hearst’s staff attempt to free Evangelina. But when Cuban civilians are forced into reconcentration camps and the explosion of the USS Maine propels the United States and Spain toward war, the three women must risk everything in their fight for freedom.