Résultats pour "Chance" dans Littérature, romans et fiction

"Je venais d'avoir onze ans lorsque j'ai pris conscience de ce qu'était le destin. C'est drôle, en repensant à cette soirée et à tout ce qui m'est arrivé d'important depuis, je me dis que dans une vie, on ne voit jamais venir les événements qui vont vraiment compter. "Depuis ce jour, plus personne ne m'a pris dans ses bras. Enfin, jusqu'à la semaine dernière. C'était encore pour m'annoncer une nouvelle qui allait dynamiter mon existence.

Après le succès de la trilogie " Cassandra ", le quatrième volet de la saga " Swan Hill " d'Anna Jacobs. Les deux meilleurs amis du pionnier Bram Deagan vont-ils enfin se marier ? Deux jeunes femmes, Eleanor et Jacinta, trouveront-elles le courage nécessaire et auront-elles suffisamment foi en l'amour pour traverser les océans à la rencontre de Dougal et Mitchell ? Australie-Occidentale, 1870. Bram Deagan, l'un des premiers colons de Swan Hill, dirige un négoce prospère. Il a en Isabella une épouse aimante et possède, depuis que sa sœur et sa tante l'ont rejoint, une famille unie et soudée.

History happens all around you. And, occasionally, to you. I could have been a bomb-disposal expert, or a volunteer for the Mars mission, or a firefighter, something safe and sensible. But, no, I had to be an historian. It began well. A successful assignment to 17th century Cambridge to meet Isaac Newton, and another to witness the historic events at The Gates of Grief. So far so good.

Nachdem sie drei Kinder erfolgreich allein großgezogen hat, lebt Madison Allen als Fotografin in New York. Ein Unfall, bei dem sie einen gebrochenen Knöchel davonträgt, veranlasst sie zu einem Neustart. Angetrieben von Erinnerungen und alten Fotos, der erzwungenen Arbeitspause und einem schlimmen Streit mit ihrer Tochter macht sich Madison auf eine Reise in die Vergangenheit. Ein Roadtrip quer durchs Land führt sie zu drei Männern, die sie einmal geliebt hat und beinahe geheiratet hätte.

A year after she separated from her husband, Gianni, on Christmas day, Chloe’s heart is finally on the mend as she unpacks the decorations for her first ever festive holiday alone. That is, until the phone rings...It’s the manager of Gianni’s new seaside restaurant in Appledore, begging for Chloe’s help. Equally famous for his gold-leaf Christmas puddings and his explosive temper, Gianni has been really stirring up a sensation with the locals – and not in a good way! It’s the last thing she wants to do, but Chloe knows she is the only one that can help.

In this second volume of the Chance Powers adventure series, Chance experiences a personal disaster that launches a cross-country chase to catch a pyromaniac who burns down historic structures everywhere he goes. Murder attempts, harrowing escapes, and a threat to nature itself must be faced and overcome by the wits and courage of the magician.

In the 1990s, Carter Wills was the lead singer of the English alt-rock band Mayluna, securing his place among music legends. His tortured-heart lyrics struck a chord. And so did his secret connection to a woman whose love changed all their lives. Who was she? Evie Waters’s two grown children discover an iconic photo in an old magazine of a “mystery girl” with Carter: their mother. It all started in a wistful time and place for Evie, her twenty-fifth summer.

It’s been three and a half years since Sam went back in time, and a new historical tragedy approaches. A powerful telepathic Traveler has kidnapped the queen of Sam’s nation and is holding an entire desert capital under his mental control. Can Sam learn the secrets of the system in time to protect those he holds dear?

Über zwei Männer, geheime Gefühle und schmerzhaft schöne Küsse. Zeke Turner hat in Blackwood ein neues Zuhause gefunden. Seine dunkle Vergangenheit hat ihn in Ruhe gelassen und das qualvolle Ziehen in seiner Brust ist beinahe verschwunden. Bis Watson Moore auf einmal vor ihm steht. Der Mann, der sein Herz in unendlich viele Stücke brach. Ist es Zufall, dass sie sich genau jetzt begegnen? Schicksal, dass die Luft zwischen ihnen noch immer vibriert? Ist es gefährlich, die alten Wunden erneut zu öffnen, oder kann es vielleicht sein, dass alles ganz anders war, als Zeke dachte?

Tara, Katherine and Fintan have been best friends since they were teenagers. Now in their early thirties, they've been living it up in London for 10 years. But what have they to show for a decade of hedonism? Sure, Tara's got a boyfriend - but only because she's terrified of spending five minutes alone. Katherine, on the other hand, has a neatness fetish that won't let anyone too close to mess up her life. And Fintan? Well, he has everything. Until he learns that without your health, you've got nothing....

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Escaping a past she chose to forget. She must face it head on. Jaz has been selling high performance cars to high performing football players in the north of England. And is on her way to achieving her goal of becoming a millionaire. Until she receives a call telling her that her estranged mother is in a critical condition in hospital.

How far would you go for truth? The world teeters on the edge of collapse in The Last Chance by Cheryl Thomas, and a sinister force is rising from the chaos. Millions vanish in an instant, throwing Earth into unprecedented turmoil. Enter Prince Joshua Bay, a charismatic leader hailed as humanity's savior. But beware—the prince's true agenda is as dark as it is deceptive. Meet TJ Rupert, the thrill-seeking younger brother, and Austin, the unwavering secret service agent. While TJ's daring often lands him in trouble, Austin's steadfast dedication is a beacon of hope amidst the disorder.

“An utter delight from start to finish.” –Terah Shelton Harris, author of One Summer in Savannah, for Sisters with a Side of Greens A heartwarming small-town tale of rediscovering joy in unexpected places. Starting over isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s exactly what we need. Newly...

From USA Today best-selling author Nancy Warren comes a series of heartwarming contemporary romances about a family named Chance. Save when you buy the full set!

From New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller—and “the finest in western romance” (RT Book Reviews)—comes a moving and passionate tale of one single mother’s journey to protect her daughters—and her heart. While fleeing from her ex-husband with her two young daughters...

In one century she loved him madly, and in another she wants nothing to do with him In 1844 Ireland, Liam O’Connor, a rogue and a thief, fell madly in love with a squire’s daughter and unwittingly altered the future. Shy and naive Cora McLeod thought Liam was the answer to her prayers. But...

Experience the electric chemistry of an unlikely pair in "Chance Encounter," a compelling contemporary romance that delves into the uncharted territories of desire, loyalty, and the courage to pursue one's heart's true calling. Abby Bradford, born into privilege and married to a man of stature, finds herself trapped in a life devoid of passion and purpose. That is, until an encounter with Logan McKinnon, a rugged firefighter haunted by his past, sets her soul ablaze.

Humankind has one more chance, a second-last chance, to survive. We are in a lot of trouble if these zany characters are our last hope. Prison Planet accommodates the American crew, safely landing with all dubious passengers intact. An evil warden assumes the role of dictator for the planet's lifers. Crew 7 must escape the clutches of the warden and his hench . . . men/women/other. But who are the real criminals?

Flora de Barral, the daughter of a bankrupt businessman and swindler, must find her own way in the world when her father is convicted of financial speculation. Unfortunately, this is no easy thing for a single and vulnerable young woman in turn-of-the-century London.