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Josie Beaumont is a free spirit. She changes jobs about as often as she changes her relationship status. Frequently! The only constants in her life are the comfy old shoes that she refuses to part with. When unemployment looms again, she’s intrigued by a job opportunity at a dog kennels in rural Devon. As someone who thrives on change, a move to the sticks doesn’t faze her at all. She’s expecting life in the country to be quiet and uneventful. What she’s not expecting is Sam.

When Lily Larkin arrives on a picturesque Cornish island, she plans to find the ice cream shop from her childhood memories and indulge in a bit of nostalgia. Getting dragged into the dramas of her fellow guests at the quaint bed and breakfast wasn’t on her agenda.

Isla is perfectly content with her solid, stable relationship with Logan. But when they challenge each other to inject some spontaneity into their relationship things quickly get out of hand. Soon, Logan is determined to find the ultimate romantic gesture. Can he truly surprise Isla when she knows him so well? Lexie is enjoying being in a steady relationship with Nick.

Elspeth Mackenzie hasn’t had any contact with the father of her child since they had a fling three years ago. Getting pregnant at 16 turned her life upside down. But now she has everything back under control. She’s managing a cafe and a toddler and making it look easy. If only dating was as easy. Most guys run a mile when they find out she has a child. When her friend sets her up on a blind date, Elspeth is in for a huge surprise. Not only because she finds herself face to face with the father of her child, but because her feelings for Rory haven’t changed a bit.

Emily only meant to spend a week in Hope Cove. But when the quirky locals involve her in various events, she happily extends her stay. She just wishes Jack was with her and not stuck working back in Oxford. For Lizzie, Emily’s visit is well-timed. She’s struggling to balance work and family life, and having her friend nearby is exactly the breath of fresh air she needs. Josie has everyone worried. She’s trying her best to stay upbeat, but after two failed pregnancies, she’s definitely lost some of her sparkle.

A sleepy Scottish village is about to be woken up...As the year draws to a close, Alasdair organises a celebration that will rock the quiet village of Lannick. The New Year’s party brings everyone together for a night to remember. But when midnight strikes, the fireworks bursting over the loch aren’t the only sparks flying...

A fairy-tale wedding in a castle should be a dream come true for Isla. Unfortunately, she’s not as taken with the idea as everyone around her. While her family and Logan organize everything, she’s left feeling that her opinion doesn’t count. Meanwhile, Lexie is dealing with family problems of her own. Her dad doesn’t approve of her relationship with Nick and is determined to cause problems for the two of them.

Dylan Thomas: A Centenary Celebration is a collection of specially commissioned essays celebrating the poet's life and work, and exploring his lasting legacy. Edited by his granddaughter, Hannah Ellis, the book is arranged thematically and includes a wealth of material: essays from noted biographers such as David Thomas and Clive Woosnam explore Thomas's lasting legacy both at home and abroad, and Welsh poet laurete Gillian Clark reflects on the impact of the seminal "play for voices", Under Milk Wood.

For years Lexie has kept everyone at arm’s length. Her heart is so guarded it’s almost impenetrable. Until Nick. When the geeky teacher moves in next door, Lexie finds it increasingly difficult to ignore her attraction to him. To protect herself, she pushes him away, convincing herself that hurting him isn’t a big deal. She never imagined him leaving town. Or how much she’d miss him when he left.

Josie Beaumont ist ein wahrer Freigeist. Sie wechselt ihren Job genauso oft wie ihren Beziehungsstatus. Also häufig! Die einzige Konstante in ihrem Leben ist ein ausgelatschtes Paar Schuhe, das viel zu bequem ist, als dass sie sich von ihm trennen wollte. Als sie wieder einmal arbeitslos ist, wird ihr ein Job in einer Hundepension mitten auf dem Land angeboten. Als jemand, der mit der Veränderung wächst, sieht sie dem Umzug nach Devon jedoch gelassen entgegen. Sie geht davon aus, dass das Landleben ruhig und beschaulich werden wird.

Lizzie Beaumont hat alles, was sie sich nur erträumen könnte: Erfolg in der Arbeit, einen wohlhabenden Verlobten und in nur wenigen Monaten wird sie ihre Traumhochzeit feiern. Aber als ihr Verlobter wieder einmal die Arbeit über sie stellt, fährt sie auf eigene Faust für eine Woche ins malerische Städtchen Hope Cove in Devon. Sie hofft, dass ihr die Auszeit dabei hilft, ihre Gedanken wieder ein wenig zu ordnen. Doch dann trifft sie auf Max.

While most kids watched cartoons and ate Wheaties on Saturdays, Bill Wegman was working to become the player on the box. Growing up, Bill loved baseball so much that he'd sleep in his uniform the night before a game so that he'd be ready to walk miles to the field first thing in the morning. His pursuit of making it to the major leagues began at age four and didn't stop until he found himself under the bright lights, pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers. Yet, when he made it to the top … he experienced the unexpected.