When Christmas falls into the hands of low-level gangsters, faded tv-movie heartthrobs, private equity bros and lifestyle gurus, one elf and an old Santa on the lam step up - against all odds - to save the day.
A mother never forgets. Liora Carmeli’s latest novel is a riveting, unputdownable story of love, motherhood, and the difficult price of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate and Kate Hewitt.
Not All That Glitters is a stunning and sensuous debut that explores the familiar search for love and approval, one that gracefully toes the line between the modern and the conservative, the proud and the shameful, the provocative and the intimate.
In a small Soviet town, ninth-grader Seva Temkin finds solace in his friendship with Zhenya Smirnov. Gradually, he realizes his feelings for Zhenya have become complicated. Grappling with hidden emotions and societal norms, Seva withdraws into his art, straining the boys' bond. Just as they prepare to confront their truths, an unexpected event forces Seva to retreat.
A young woman falls for an older married man in this heart-wrenching debut novel. Only a shocking and sobering decision can help her break away from her and Daniel’s cycle. Will she have enough strength to make it?
Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Oliver reluctantly agrees to attend a poetry reading, and on the way a stranger asks him for a light. She is Alex, who is also the poet, and soon after the performance she and Oliver embark on a whirlwind romance. But an ever-present cast of meddling friends stir up tensions that risk coming to a head. Kirkus Reviews Verdict: GET IT!
