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"A poignant, heart-tugging, life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug during any season. Keep tissues nearby "--Josie Silver, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December It started with a letter. It ended with a love story. Every December, Josie posts a letter from her home in London to the parents she lost on Christmas night many years ago. Each year, she writes the same three words: Missing you, always. But this year, her annual trip to the postbox is knocked off course by a bicycle collision with a handsome stranger--a stranger who will change the course of Josie's life. Josie always thought she was the only one who avoided the Christmas season, but this year, Max has his own reasons for doing the same--and coincidence leads them to spending the holiday together. Aglow with new love, Josie thinks this might be the start of something special. Only for Max to disappear without saying goodbye. Over the course of the next year, Max and Josie will find that fate continues to bring them together in places they'd never expect. New York City. Edinburgh. The quiet English countryside. And it turns out, Max had every reason to leave and every reason to stay. But what does fate hold for Josie and Max as Christmas approaches again? A devastating, romantic, life-affirming love story, Always, in December will stay with readers long after they've finished the last page.

When a young woman finds herself lost and at a crossroads, one last gift from her brother just might give her another chance at life and at love in this epic holiday romance from the author of Always, in December "Heartbreaking, romantic and full of warmth . . . waterproof mascara recommended "--Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas Sisters ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugar Sometimes the best gifts in life are the ones you don't expect. Cassie and Tom lost their parents at a young age and relied on each other--as well as a community of friends--to cope. They were especially close with Tom's best friend, Sam, who always made sure that Tom and Cassie were surrounded with love. But, twenty years later, Cassie has lost Tom as well. And in a way, she's also lost Sam; over the years they'd drifted apart, and now the man she always had a crush on is someone she doesn't even recognize anymore. She's never felt more alone. Then Cassie finds an envelope with her name on it, written in Tom's terrible handwriting, and she knows immediately what it is. It's the first clue in the Christmas scavenger hunt that Tom made for her every year; he'd promised her for months that this year's would be the grandest one yet. At first, she's too scared to open the envelope--what if she can't figure out the clues without his help? Or what if she does figure them all out and her last connection to Tom is gone? Tom's present sets Cassie on a heart-wrenching and beautiful journey that will change her life--if she lets it. And as she travels from London to the Welsh mountains to the French countryside, she reconnects with old friends, rekindles a lost love, and, most important, rediscovers herself. But once she's solved the final clue, will she be brave enough to accept the gift her brother has given her--and the love it's led her to?

A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal's family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love--and maybe even reuniting with her own family--in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift Sometimes it takes a stranger to bring you back to yourself. Ever since a car accident tore her family apart, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts holiday letter-writing club. Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone, and receives a letter from another lonely person in return. Usually, the letters go unanswered. That's the point--the letters are anonymous, and the senders write whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes that she might actually be able to find the letter's author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, with whom Emma is desperate to reconnect. When Holly finally tracks him down, she remembers that she's met Jack once before . . . and the connection was electric. The spark between the two of them is still there--until a misunderstanding risks their burgeoning romance and his strained relationship with Emma, too. But Holly is determined; if she can fix Emma's family, she might also be able to fix her own. Though as it turns out, Holly might have less time to put things right than she thought.

When an unexpected inheritance forces two total opposites to work together, Lexie must decide if Theo is going to push her out--or pull her in for the kiss of a lifetime--in this heartwarming holiday novel from the author of Always, in December and One Last Gift When Lexie learns of her father's death, she doesn't know how to feel; they've barely spoken in the last ten years. And she's even more confused when she discovers he's left her half of his holiday travel company, a successful niche business specializing in trips that explore the holiday traditions of cultures all over the world. Meanwhile, the other half of the company has been left to her father's handsome but bad-tempered young executive, Theo. And the will stipulates that the two of them must find a way to run the company together for a year before they decide its fate. Lexie intends to leave once the year is over, even though, as a wanderer herself, she finds the company's mission more compelling than she first thought. And a work trip to sizzling Spain reveals a chemistry between Lexie and Theo that is impossible to deny. There may have been some snap judgments made about each other. But mixing business and pleasure isn't always a good idea.

This book examines the social world of the cat fancy, or the leisure activity of breeding and exhibiting pedigree cats. Based on multispecies ethnographic fieldwork and interviews in the United Kingdom, it explores the process and performance of exhibiting cats at shows, the breeding practices and discourses integral to the creation of pedigree breeds, and the relations that these practices generate between human guardians, the pedigree cat population, and non-pedigree cats. Through observation with cat fanciers and their interactions with their cats, the author investigates the social dynamics and relationships that form within the fancy, considering the interconnections between biopower and eugenics in pedigree breeding, the practices of pet keeping and the complexities of more-than-human care, and the implications of involvement for the cats themselves. As such, Cat People: Human–Cat Interrelatedness in the Cat Fancy will appeal to scholars from across the social sciences and humanities interested in human–animal interactions, multispecies leisure, anthrozoology, and more-than-human care.

This book examines the social world of the cat fancy, or the leisure activity of breeding and exhibiting pedigree cats. Based on multispecies ethnographic fieldwork and interviews in the United Kingdom, it explores the process and performance of exhibiting cats at shows, the breeding practices and discourses integral to the creation of pedigree breeds, and the relations that these practices generate between human guardians, the pedigree cat population, and non-pedigree cats. Through observation with cat fanciers and their interactions with their cats, the author investigates the social dynamics and relationships that form within the fancy, considering the interconnections between biopower and eugenics in pedigree breeding, the practices of pet keeping and the complexities of more-than-human care, and the implications of involvement for the cats themselves. As such, Cat People: Human–Cat Interrelatedness in the Cat Fancy will appeal to scholars from across the social sciences and humanities interested in human–animal interactions, multispecies leisure, anthrozoology, and more-than-human care.

Two fierce rivals. One Christmas truce?'I really loved this book' ? ? ? ? ?'This book is a treat' ? ? ? ? ?'A perfect story to come home to' ? ? ? ? ? 'One of my favourites' ? ? ? ? ?____________Lexie is always on the move, but there is one constant in her life - her 'wish jar'; the childhood tradition from home that she couldn't leave behind.When Lexie's estranged dad dies, she is shocked to learn that she has inherited half of his travel company in Bath. Her dad's will stipulates that she must work with Theo, her handsome but bad tempered business partner, for a year.Once the year is over, Lexie intends to leave. But a work trip to sizzling Spain reveals a chemistry between Lexie and Theo that is impossible to deny. Will Lexie find a reason to stay in one place? Will she discover the secret her father kept from her, and finally learn the meaning of home?'Page-turning. A must-read' SUE MOORCROFT*Home Again for Christmas is published under the title A Winter Wish in the US*____________Your favourite authors all love Emily Stone's books:'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN

Escape with the BRAND-NEW unmissable festive holiday romance, perfect for fans of The Holidate and Anyone But You.Christmas with your ex and his family in a cosy cottage in the snowy Scottish Highlands?It's the last place Mel imagined spending the holidays.But when her ex-boyfriend Finn shows up on her doorstep, only months after inexplicably dumping her at his sister's engagement party, asking her to pretend to his family they're back together, she agrees - on one condition. Mel can publicly dump Finn at the end of the week and show him just how it feels.But with Finn's mother set on making this Christmas picture-perfect, can Mel and Finn keep up the act without falling back into old feelings? As their white lie snowballs out of control, and the ice between them starts to thaw, Mel must decide if she really wants their romance to be just for the season - or something more...? Fake dating? Second chance romance? Christmas romance? Exes to lovers? Family meddlingYour favourite authors love Emily Stone...'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY'Page-turning... A must-read' SUE MOORCROFT

This handy primer on all things Jewish is filled with funny, surprising and informative facts about Jewish life, culture, and religious practice-all presented in an entertaining and witty voice and accompanied by bold illustrations that pack a graphic punch. Jews, lapsed Jews, and their spouses and friends will surely learn a thing or ten while devouring this addictively readable mix of practical information, fun facts and figures, and amusing trivia. Including information on keyfigures from Saul to Seinfeld, a lesson in proper Jew-fro care, and a basic guide to all those second-tier holidays no one ever celebrates, this engaging compendium is perfect for gifting or for simply learning more while being thoroughly entertained.

Heartbreaking. Life-affirming. Truly unforgettable. Always, in December is the timeless, stay-up-all-night love story we all need right now. If you loved One Day in December, Me Before You and the hit movie Last Christmas, this is the perfect book for you.Every December, Josie posts a letter to the parents she lost one Christmas night, many years ago. She always writes the same three words: Missing you, always.When Josie accidentally collides with a stranger at the postbox, she is unaware that Max has his own reasons for trying to avoid the season...or that their chance encounter is set to alter both their lives - and their hearts - in the most unexpected and beautiful of ways...Set in London, New York and the gorgeous English countryside, Always, in December is the love story everyone will be talking about this year.

Follow your heart on a romantic, uplifting journey, from London to the Hamptons to the south of France and the beautiful Welsh mountains, from the author of Always, in December.

With all the snowy romance of THE HOLIDAY, LAST CHRISTMAS and LOVE, ACTUALLY, this is the read for you...'A gorgeous, festive, romantic read. Highly recommend!' SOPHIE COUSENS'I absolutely loved it! Such a treat. The perfect book to curl up with this Christmas' JO LOVETT'I can't even put into words how much I love this book ? ? ? ? ?' Reader review'I don't think the glow of this book will ever leave me ? ? ? ? ?' Reader review'Consider me a convert to all things Emily Stone from here on out! ? ? ? ? ?' Reader review'The perfect festive read ? ? ? ? ?' Reader review'A book I have thought about many times since finishing it ? ? ? ? ?' Reader review-------------'I don't believe in fate,' Holly whispered.'Really?' Jack asked. He reached up and his thumb caressed her cheek, softly. 'Even after all this?'Every December, Holly writes to a stranger who is spending Christmas alone. And every year she receives a letter from another lonely person. Being a part of the Dear Stranger club is a tradition she has come to treasure. Because ever since the accident three years ago, Holly has spent Christmas alone.Usually, the letters go unanswered. But when Holly reads this year's Christmas letter, from an older woman called Emma, she feels compelled to find her, as Emma mentions a place Holly knows all too well.Holly offers to help Emma reconnect with her estranged grandson. But when Holly tracks down handsome, dark-eyed Jack, she realises she's met him once before, and the connection was electric. Suddenly helping a stranger is about to get a lot more complicated...* THE CHRISTMAS LETTER is published under the title LOVE, HOLLY in the US*Your favourite authors all adore Emily Stone's love stories:'A life-affirming story that will wrap around you like a hug in any season' JOSIE SILVER'Tender and gorgeously romantic. I LOVED it!' CATHY BRAMLEY'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGAN'Should be on EVERYONE'S reading list!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'I adored it! A story that steals your heart' MIRANDA DICKINSON

In this modern-day retelling of Grimm's fable, young heroines Hansel and Greta are all grown-up and worse off than a witch thrust in an oven. With wild unpredictability, this novel breaks the barriers of the original fairy tale with alarm bells ringing. Teenage Hansel and Greta have great plans to escape their hellish foster home where child exploitation is the norm. But Greta's unplanned pregnancy, and the evangelical wishes of her evil foster mom, threaten to derail them. Greta's past of magical Vegas memories unravel her as she is faced with one difficult choice after another. Escape with Hansel and Greta, if you can.

The Privatization of Water: Commodifying a Basic Right provides a comprehensive analysis of the global water crisis, exploring the debates around water privatization and its social, economic, and environmental consequences.It examines the role of government in water management, the economic arguments for privatization, and the social and environmental concerns associated with it.Through case studies and best practices, the book argues for a balanced approach to water governance and offers innovative solutions for sustainable and equitable water management.