Welcome to the little cafe in Copenhagen where the smell of cinnamon fills the air, the hot chocolate is as smooth as silk and romance is just around the corner… Publicist Kate Sinclair’s life in London is everything she thought she wanted: success, glamour and a charming boyfriend. Until that boyfriend goes behind her back and snatches a much sought-after promotion from her.Heartbroken and questioning everything, Kate needs to escape. From candles and cosy nights in to romantic late-night walks through the beautiful cobbled streets of Copenhagen, Kate discovers how to live life ‘the Danish way’. Can the secrets of hygge and happiness lead her to her own happily-ever-after?

Grab your passport and escape to a land of dazzling skyscrapers, steaming bowls of comforting noodles, and a page-turning love story that will make you swoon! For travel blogger Fiona, Japan has always been top of her bucket list so when she wins an all-expenses paid trip, it looks like her dreams are coming true. Until she arrives in vibrant, bustling Tokyo and comes face-to-face with the man who broke her heart ten years ago, gorgeous photographer Gabe. Fiona can't help but remember the heartache of their last meeting but amidst the temples and clouds of soft pink cherry blossoms, can Fiona and Gabe start to see life - and each other - differently?

Eine im wahrsten Sinne su?e Liebesgeschichte im idyllischen Kopenhagen - mit sympathischen Figuren, warmherzigem Humor und viel Lokalkolorit! PR-Frau Kate organisiert eine Pressereise nach Kopenhagen. Unter den eingeladenen Journalisten ist auch der zynische Ben, der von dem Hype um den danischen Hygge-Trend uberhaupt nichts halt und eigentlich lieber gegen die Ungerechtigkeit in der Welt anschreiben wurde. Kein Wunder, dass zwischen ihm und Kate sogleich die Fetzen fliegen. Uberhaupt entpuppt sich die bunte Reisegruppe als reinster Flohzirkus. Aber dem Charme des idyllischen Kopenhagens kann sich auch Ben letztlich nicht entziehen. Und erst recht nicht dem von Kate...

It’s time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story… Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything – and it’s just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral! So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Minna decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother’s cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger…

Snuggle up in your favourite armchair and take a trip across the Irish sea for comfort food, cosy cottage nights and a heartwarming romance… Talented lawyer Hannah Campbell wants a change in her workaholic Manchester life – so she books herself a place at the world-renowned Killorgally Cookery School in County Kerry. But on her first night In Ireland, sampling the delights of Dublin, Hannah can’t resist falling for the charms of handsome stranger Conor. It’s only when Hannah arrives at her postcard-pretty home at Killorgally for the next six weeks that she discovers what happens in Dublin doesn’t quite stay in Dublin… Nestled amongst rolling green hills and breathtaking countryside, the cookery school throws Hannah and Conor together again–for better or worse.

They share a house. And all its secrets . . . When a young woman is discovered brutally murdered in her own apartment, with an intricate pattern of lines carved into her face, Copenhagen police detectives Jeppe Korner and Anette Werner are assigned to the case. They quickly establish a link between the victim, Julie Stender, and her complex landlady, Esther. Esther is a budding novelist - and when Julie features as a murder victim in the still-unfinished mystery she's writing, the link between fiction and real life grows more urgent. But is Esther guilty or merely another victim in a far more dangerous game of vengeance? Anette and Jeppe must dig more deeply into the two women's pasts to discover the secret that links them both . . .

Julie Molina is always writing in her notebook — from lyric ideas, to memories of her mom, and even plans for her band, Julie and the Phantoms (including words of wisdom like "Make sure no one realizes the guys are ghosts, not holograms"). This fun, in-world guide includes notes between Julie and her best friend, Flynn; messy scribbles from Luke, Reggie, and Alex with ideas for new songs (hey, it's hard to hold a pencil when you're dead!); and suspicious theories from Julie's little brother, Carlos, about exactly what's going on out in the garage... Plus, there are full-color photos on every page! Explore all this and more in this exclusive peek at Julie and the Phantoms, the hit new show from High School Musical and Descendants director Kenny Ortega!

Home is where the heart is . . . When Jaelee Tan leaves her high-flying PR job in Miami for a sabbatical in Bali, the last thing she expects is for it to become permanent. But when her boss demands the trip be cut short, Jae does the only thing she can think of and quits on the spot. With two months in Bali, a new group of friends and the gorgeous scenery and beaches, Jae is determined to make the most of her new-found freedom. And when she locks eyes with hunky Scot, Alistair, Jae wonders if she’ll lose her heart to more than just a Balinese sunrise. Escape to Bali in this uplifting novel full of friendship, laughter and romance, perfect for fans of Mandy Baggot, Julie Caplin and Holly Martin.

When Jo's beloved grandparents ask for her help in running their little cafe at the end of the pier in Salthaven-on-Sea she jumps at the chance. The cafe is a hub for many people: the single dad who brings his little boy in on a Saturday morning; the lady who sits alone and stares out to sea; the woman who pops in after her morning run. Jo soon realises that each of her customers is looking for love - and she knows just the way to find it for them. She goes about setting each of them up on blind dates - each date is held in the cafe, with a special menu she has designed for the occasion. But Jo has never found love herself. She always held her grandparents' marriage up as her ideal and she hasn't found anything close to that. But could it be that love is right under her nose...?

Come and see who is in town! Shall we go to the playground or play with a friend in the park? Who is in the cafe and what's that sitting in a tree? Little ones will love learning all about the things you find in town, from visiting their favourite shops, choosing lunch in the cafe and spotting who is walking past, to seeing friends and looking at all the busy people! Filled with 13 bright picture tabs to help little ones find their way, this non-fiction picture book is perfect for teaching babies how to read and for children and their parents to experience together. Hands-on fun awaits you and your toddler in this interactive tactile board book all about life around your toddler, so let's get going!

Six women forever joined by a little cafe in Kabul Sunny, former proprietor of the Little Coffee Shop and new owner of the Screaming Peacock vineyard. Can she handle the challenges of life on her own? Yazmina, the young mother who now runs the cafe, until a terrifying event strikes at the heart of her family and business… Layla and Kat, Afghan teenagers in America, struggling to make sense of their place in the world… Zara, about to be forced into a marriage which will have devastating consequences… These women are about to learn what Halajan, Yazmina's rebellious mother-in-law, has known all along: when the world as you know it disappears, you find a new way to live. Reuniting us with the much-loved cast of the international bestseller, The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. Deborah Rodriguez tells an inspiring story of women's strength and courage in a changing world.

Your dream holiday is just a page away… You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork. Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs.

Herzklopfen zur Kirschblute Die angehende Fotografin Fiona ist uberglucklich, als sie zu einer Reise nach Japan eingeladen wird. Es ist ein Stipendium, und ihre Bilder sollen anschlie?end in einer angesehenen Londoner Galerie gezeigt werden. Doch in Tokio stellt sich heraus, dass der Englander Gabriel Burnett ihr Tutor sein wird. Ausgerechnet Gabe! Fur ihn hat Fiona lange und unerwidert geschwarmt. Und Gabe hat sichtlich kein Interesse an einer Zusammenarbeit. Zum Gluck wohnt Fiona bei einer warmherzigen Gastfamilie, die einen traditionellen Teeladen fuhrt und ihr die japanische Kultur naherbringt. Dank Zen-Garten und Teezeremonie bluht Fiona auf. Aber kann sie auch einen Zugang zu Gabes Herzen finden?

Liebe geht durch den Magen - und Julie Caplin kennt die besten Rezepte. Hannah hat genug von ihrem Single-Alltag in Manchester. Kurzerhand meldet sie sich bei einer renommierten Kochschule in Irland an, denn gutes Essen ist ihre gro?e Leidenschaft. Bei einem Zwischenstopp in Dublin lernt sie den charmanten Conor kennen. Die beiden verbringen einen romantischen Abend, doch sich ernsthaft zu verlieben kommt fur beide nicht in Frage. So reist Hannah am darauffolgenden Tag weiter ins beschauliche County Kerry, wo sie die nachsten drei Monate verbringen wird. Der Ort liegt idyllisch zwischen grunen Hugeln und atemberaubender Steilkuste, jeder kennt hier jeden. Und schon bald merkt Hannah, dass sie Conor nicht vergessen kann – und dass Geheimnisse in Dublin nicht gut aufgehoben sind…

Eine romantische Komodie in der aufregendsten Stadt der Welt: fur Romantiker, New York-Fans und alle, die mal eine Pause vom Alltag brauchen. Sympathische Figuren, warmherziger Humor und viel Lokalkolorit. Nach einer schmerzhaften Trennung ist die junge Food-Journalistin Sophie froh uber einen beruflichen Wechsel nach New York. Jeden Morgen betort sie der kostliche Duft von Bagels und Cupcakes aus der Backerei unter ihrem neuen Apartment in Brooklyn. Sophie freundet sich mit der Besitzerin Bella an und hilft ihr gelegentlich aus. Und sie lernt Bellas attraktiven Cousin Todd kennen. Auch er kann sich fur gutes Essen begeistern - und fur Sophie. Aber warum warnt Bella vor seinem Charme und seiner Bindungsangst? Geht Liebe nicht durch den Magen?

Sommer, Sonne, Sehnsuchtslekture – Julie Caplins Bucher machen einfach glucklich. Als Maddie uber ihre gute Freundin Nina das Angebot erhalt, im Sommer ein paar Wochen an der Adria zu arbeiten, denkt sie nicht lange nach. Kurzerhand packt sie die Koffer und tauscht das verregnete Birmingham gegen die Sommersonne Kroatiens ein. Auf einem kleinen Boot soll sie fur das leibliche Wohl der Gaste sorgen. Doch das Schiff entpuppt sich als Luxusyacht und die Urlauber als reichlich versnobt. Zum Gluck ist auch Ninas Bruder an Bord – Nick verhalt sich Maddie gegenuber allerdings nicht besonders hoflich. Er scheint ihre Verbindung am liebsten verheimlichen zu wollen. Erst als die beiden in einer malerischen Bucht unerwartet Zeit zu zweit verbringen, entdecken Maddie und Nick, dass sie mehr gemeinsam haben, als sie ahnen … Ein neuer Band der «Romantic Escapes»-Reihe von Spiegel-Bestsellerautorin Julie Caplin: ein traumhaftes Adria-Setting, eine turbulente Liebesgeschichte und viele Seiten zum Wegtraumen.