Sheila Roberts

USA TODAY and PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY bestselling author Sheila Roberts is back with another crowd-pleasing and heartwarming holiday romance full of family, love, and a little bit of intrigue, as a debut novelist tries to keep her author identity secret from the family members who inspired her offbeat characters. Jordan Frost had to do it. Her family was simply too perfectly eccentric not to put in a novel. She was thrilled when she got an agent and then a publishing deal. For two books. Two Then reality set in. The book about an oddball family who goes on a Christmas vacation together is coming out in November. Just in time for her trip home to Port Carol, Washington, from the big city. Jordan is desperately hoping she can keep her pseudonym a secret so she can stay in her family's good graces. She wrote the book under a pen name and when it was time for an author picture, she wore a wig and glasses. No one will know it was her, right? Wrong. Charles Pine, her high school friend who always hoped for more, recognizes the woman he's never gotten over as soon as he unpacks her book to shelve at the bookstore where he works. He knows this is the perfect opportunity to get Jordan to see him in a new light and he makes sure to run into her when she arrives home. She never thought of him as anything more than a shoulder to cry on back then, but he's determined to make her see him as boyfriend material, even if that means threatening to reveal her secret identity. As the holiday season sets in, Jordan tries to juggle writing, her family's mishaps, and the stress of keeping a secret. When a series of minor family emergencies threatens to add even more chaos to Jordan's already hectic life, Charles tries to help her find the true meaning of the holiday. Maybe coming home wasn't a bad idea after all...

Lustlik jõululugu naisest, kes üritab lakkamatult aidata kõigil enda ümber leida õnneliku lõpuga muinasjuttu, isegi kui ta abi lõpeb enamasti katastroofiga. Frankie Lane teab täpselt, mis on kõigile hea - välja arvatud talle endale. Tema lahutatud õde Stef on liiga noor, et armastusest loobuda. Häbelik alluv Elinor vajab vaid veidi julgustust. Frankie tütar Natalie töötab küll ema Holiday Happiness poes, ent peaks hoopis rajama oma äri ja müüma hõrgutavaid shokolaade, mida ta kodus valmistab. Isegi Frankie parim sõbranna Viola, kes püüab taastada oma vana Victoria-aegset maja, võiks tema nõu kuulata. Frankie on kindel, et suudaks kõiki aidata - kui nad vaid laseksid. Ja kui ta head kavatsused ei lõpeks iga kord katastroofiga. Ning siis on veel Mitch Howard, kohaliku tööriistapoe omanik. Frankie ja Mitch said sõbraks üheksa aastat pärast seda, kui Frankie oma poe avas. Mees aitas tal üle elada õudusunenäo, kui Frankie avariis oma abikaasa kaotas, olles õlg, mille najal nutta. Mitch on aastaid lahutatud olnud, ning milline raiskamine see on! Ta on kõige paremas vormis ja viisakam mees, keda Frankie teab. Ta on rahulik, tark ja lahke. Ning Frankie on nõuks võtnud otsida talle keegi - meeldib see talle või mitte.

Love in the Time of Serial Killers meets The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window in this delightful romp about a recently broke divorcee who moves in with her house-bound mother only to spend their days spying on her grumpy, mysterious, and sexy new neighbor.Zona never thought her life was headed this way, but here she is, newly divorced and moving back in with her mom, Louise. After her gambling addicted ex-husband lost all of their savings, including their daughter's college fund, she doesn't really have a choice. She's cutting every coupon she can and she's going to help put her daughter through nursing school, even if it kills her. This wasn't Louise's plan, either, laid up at home with a broken leg after one unfortunate tumble on the senior singles cruise she'd been looking forward to for months. But if she's going to spend all her time at home, at least she's got her daughter there with her. And there's some hot new eye candy next door to distract them both from their troubles. He appears to be single and just around Zona's age. Could his arrival be the universe making amends for everything it's put her through? Maybe the universe isn't feeling as generous as Louise hoped. There's something lurking under that mans surface charm, something...dangerous? And who's the woman they can hear him in all-out shouting matches with on the other side of the fence? When the woman seems to disappear without a trace, imaginations run wild. Or at least, Zona hopes it's just her mother's imagination...

Love in the Time of Serial Killers meets The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window in this delightful romp about a recently broke divorcee who moves in with her house-bound mother only to spend their days spying on her grumpy, mysterious, and sexy new neighbor.Zona never thought her life was headed this way, but here she is, newly divorced and moving back in with her mom, Louise. After her gambling addicted ex-husband lost all of their savings, including their daughter's college fund, she doesn't really have a choice. She's cutting every coupon she can and she's going to help put her daughter through nursing school, even if it kills her. This wasn't Louise's plan, either, laid up at home with a broken leg after one unfortunate tumble on the senior singles cruise she'd been looking forward to for months. But if she's going to spend all her time at home, at least she's got her daughter there with her. And there's some hot new eye candy next door to distract them both from their troubles. He appears to be single and just around Zona's age. Could his arrival be the universe making amends for everything it's put her through? Maybe the universe isn't feeling as generous as Louise hoped. There's something lurking under that mans surface charm, something...dangerous? And who's the woman they can hear him in all-out shouting matches with on the other side of the fence? When the woman seems to disappear without a trace, imaginations run wild. Or at least, Zona hopes it's just her mother's imagination...

Najdetsja li fraza prekrasnee i romantichnee chem "i zhili oni dolgo i schastlivo"? Frenki Lejn, vladelitsa magazinchika "Prazdnichnoe nastroenie" s uverennostju otvetit, chto net. Razve tolko "i zhili oni dolgo i schastlivo blagodarja Frenki Lejn". Ved Frenki znaet, chto luchshe prakticheski dlja vsekh ee rodnykh i druzej. K primeru, ona schitaet, chto ee sestra Stef esche slishkom moloda, chtoby otkazyvatsja ot ljubvi. Doch Frenki Natali nepremenno dolzhna otkryt svoju konditerskuju lavku. A zastenchivoj Elinor nuzhno smenit obraz. Frenki uverena, chto mogla by pomoch im vsem, esli by oni tolko pozvolili ej - i esli by vsja ee pomosch ne zakonchilas katastrofoj. A esche est Mitch Khovard - samyj prekrasnyj muzhchina na svete: spokojnyj, mudryj i dobroserdechnyj, - i po sovmestitelstvu - luchshij drug Frenki. Konechno, Mitchu nuzhna dama serdtsa. I Frenki polna reshimosti najti emu etu zhenschinu, khochet on togo ili net. No, kak izvestno, ljubov prikhodit v Rozhdestvo. Ocharovatelnaja rozhdestvenskaja istorija v dukhe "Emmy" Dzhejn Ostin, kotoraja iskritsja teplom, ostroumiem i schastem. Perevodchik: Anastasija Izmajlova

Kõik algas raamatuklubina. Siis sai sellest viis üheskoos parema elu poole püüdlemiseks.Karissa Newcomb on valmis uueks alguseks uues kohas, võimalikult kaugel Seattle'ist, kus abikaasa pettis teda naabrinaisega, kes pidanuks olema ta parim sõber. Tema ja ta üheksa-aastane tütar kolivad Gig Harbori linna Puget Soundi lahe kaldal. Tal on koguni uus töökoht väikese Gig Harboris asuva kirjastuse assistendina. Ta uus ülemus on pisut tõredavõitu, kuid töö on töö, talle meeldib lugeda ja mõte tutvumisest uute kirjanikega tundub suurepärane.Peagi avastab naine, et tema pole ainus, kes midagi uut vajab. Ta uued naabrid Alice ja Margot on samuti ametis oma kriiside lahendamisega. Alice leinab endiselt oma surnud abikaasat ja pole tema surma järel juhtunud õnnetuse tõttu suutnud enam autorooli istuda. Margot on pärast lahutust ja sellele järgnenud koondamist samuti üsna pidetu. Nad kõik vajavad midagi, mis aitaks tähelepanu olukorralt kõrvale juhtida, ja raamatuklubi näib olevat hea mõte. Kolm naist asuvad koos Alice'i tõreda õe Josiega ühisele kirjanduslikule teekonnale, millest võib saada pidepunkt, mida nad kõik parima elu ülesehitamiseks vajavad.

" a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year... A novel of pure delight " --Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together. Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in Gig Harbor. Her new boss seems like a bit of a curmudgeon, but a job is a job, she loves to read, and the idea of possibly meeting writers sounds fabulous. Soon she finds she's not the only one in need of a refresh. Her new neighbors, Alice and Margot, are dealing with their own crises. Alice is still grieving her late husband and hasn't been able to get behind the wheel of a car since a close call after his death. Margot is floundering after getting divorced and laid off in quick succession. They could all use a distraction, and a book club seems like just the ticket. Together, the three women, along with Alice's grumpy older sister, Josie, embark on a literary journey that just might be the kick start they need to begin building their best lives yet.

A key text for all those involved in the care of neonates, including nurses, midwives and nursing students, providing a single source of valuable, accessible and fully up-to-date information about neonatal care. This book will better equip those working in the neonatal field with the knowledge and skills they need to care for neonates in their first year of life. Integrated learning tools, including algorithms, flow charts, summary tables, bulleted checklists and reflective questions, encourage critical thinking and aid understanding. These are accompanied by clear supporting text in line with relevant and recent evidence and research. Other helpful features include Stop and Think boxes and alerts for Standard Precautions and Local Variations Neonatal care is a speciality that often requires health professionals new to the field to acquire a discipline-specific set of skills. Care practices covered include working out drug dosages, fluid rates and calculations, looking up normal blood ranges and understanding the mode of ventilation a neonate is receiving, to name just a few. Overall, this book will empower neonatal carers as they improve their skills and achieve the best results for those in their care.

Tre kvinnor. Tre fruktansvärda julaftnar. Kommer de kunna skapa den perfekta julen till slut om de firar varje månad?Sunny, Arianna och Molly upplever tre olika men lika hemska jular. Sunny är nygift och har två bonusbarn som inte vill ha något med henne att göra. Arianna är nyskild och avskyr att lämna sin dotter att tillbringa helgen hos sin pappa. I Mollys liv händer inget extraordinärt men hennes jobb på posten börjar bli väldigt, väldigt trist.Hela julhelgen har varit katastrofal men Sunny och Arianna får en galen idé. Tänk om de kunde få revansch? Fira jul igen i januari? I februari? Och på Saint Patrick’s day? Jul året runt hur skulle det kunna se ut?När dessa tre beslutsamma kvinnor försöker skapa den ultimata julen kantas resan av matlagningskatastrofer, festligheter och massor av skratt och tårar, och de kommer att upptäcka att perfektion är oerhört överskattat.–“Ingen är bättre på att sammanföra småstadscharm med munter julstämning än Roberts.” - Booklist

"Sparkles with warmth, wit, and a sweet helping of holiday charm The perfect stocking stuffer for readers who crave all the holiday feels and a happy ending " --Rachel Linden, bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie Inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, this joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a woman who can't stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-after--even when her help leads to disaster. Frankie Lane knows what's best for just about everyone but herself. Her divorced sister, Stef, who is too young to give up on love; her shy employee, Elinor; and her daughter, Natalie, who works in Frankie's shop, Holiday Happiness, and really needs to start her own business selling the delectable chocolates she makes at home; even her best friend, Viola, who is trying to renovate her old Victorian. Frankie knows she could help all of them, if they'd just let her--and if all of her help didn't end in utter disaster. Then there's Mitch Howard, the owner of the local hardware store. They've been friends ever since Frankie opened her store, nine years earlier. He got her through the nightmare when she lost her husband in a freak accident, and he's her favorite shoulder to cry on. He's been divorced for years, and it's such a waste of man Mitch is the fittest, finest man Frankie knows. He's easygoing, wise and kindhearted. Mitch needs someone. And she's determined to help him find that someone--whether he likes it or not.

Like walking onto the set of your favorite Hallmark Christmas movie, Mistletoe Season invites readers to fall in love alongside three couples, featuring old flames, opposites attract, and even a royal romance.Say No to Mistletoe by Sheila RobertsMistletoe is Hailey Fairchild's kryptonite. Every time she's kissed someone under the mistletoe it's led to love disaster. Not a good thing for a romance writer! When she was a gawky high school girl, her hunky neighbor, Carwyn Davies, star of the basketball team (and her dreams), kissed her under the mistletoe on a dare. But the kiss wasn't a dream come true. It was a mortifying moment she's never forgotten, and now she's about to go home for the holidays, unengaged and . . . determined to say no to mistletoe. Especially if Carwyn is anywhere around.Return to Mistletoe by Kathleen FullerEmmy Banks has always loved Christmas. How could she not when she lives in Mistletoe, Missouri? Kieran O'Neill has spent years abroad, renovating an old Irish castle, but returns to Mistletoe for his mother's seventieth birthday. He reconnects with Emmy, his sister's close friend, and spends time with her in her charming antique shop. When the weather turns colder, things start to warm up between Emmy and Kieran. But can Emmy risk her heart when she knows he'll never stay in Mistletoe and she'll never leave?The Mistletoe Prince by Pepper BashamPrince Arran St. Clare has lost his freedom and fairytale life in exchange for a three-month "punishment" in the small town of Ransom, North Carolina. To prove he is ready for the royal life for which he was born, Arran must engage in the Christmas charity fundraiser, The Mistletoe Wish. But when kindness, authenticity, and hard work prove more appreciated in Appalachia than a royal pedigree, Arran must face the mirror and find out who he is beyond the crown. Add a beautiful and intelligent woman who doesn't recognize her own worth, some mistletoe, and a little Christmas magic, and it all might be enough to help the rebel-prince understand what truly matters most.Featuring three separate stories, Mistletoe Season is the perfect escape from a bustling Christmas season. Pull up a cozy blanket, fix yourself a warm drink, and set yourself up by the fire to enjoy three delightful, low-spice romances.

" With] a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends, and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year. . . . A novel of pure delight --Patti Callahan Henry, NYT Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora LeaIt started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together.Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in Gig Harbor. Her new boss seems like a bit of a curmudgeon, but a job is a job, she loves to read, and the idea of possibly meeting writers sounds fabulous.Soon she finds she's not the only one in need of a refresh. Her new neighbors, Alice and Margot, are dealing with their own crises. Alice is still grieving her late husband and hasn't been able to get behind the wheel of a car since a close call after his death. Margot is floundering after getting divorced and laid off in quick succession. They could all use a distraction, and a book club seems like just the ticket. Together, the three women, along with Alice's grumpy older sister, Josie, embark on a literary journey that just might be the kick-start they need to begin building their best lives yet.

" With] a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year... A novel of pure delight " --Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea It started as a book club. It became a way to build a better life together. Karissa Newcomb is ready for a new start in a new neighborhood, as far away as she can get from Seattle, where her husband cheated on her with the neighbor who was supposed to be her best friend. She and her nine-year-old daughter are moving on to the city of Gig Harbor on the bay in Puget Sound. She even has a new job as an assistant at a small publishing company right in Gig Harbor. Her new boss seems like a bit of a curmudgeon, but a job is a job, she loves to read, and the idea of possibly meeting writers sounds fabulous. Soon she finds she's not the only one in need of a refresh. Her new neighbors, Alice and Margot, are dealing with their own crises. Alice is still grieving her late husband and hasn't been able to get behind the wheel of a car since a close call after his death. Margot is floundering after getting divorced and laid off in quick succession. They could all use a distraction, and a book club seems like just the ticket. Together, the three women, along with Alice's grumpy older sister, Josie, embark on a literary journey that just might be the kick start they need to begin building their best lives yet.

Sheila Roberts viib lugejad tagasi Moonlight Harborisse looga muusikast, lootustest, unistustest ja perekonnast, kõik see on täis Sheilale omast huumorit ja südamlikkust.Bonnie Brinks ja tema naistebänd Merineitsid on Moonlight Harbori uhkus. Nad on pubi Purjus Meremees majabänd ja sellest kuulsusest Bonniele piisab. Inimpõlv tagasi läks ta Nashvillei suurte sihtidega, kuid naasis sealt koju purunenud südame ja purunenud unistustega. Nüüd on tal lahe elu ja hiilgavalt andekas tütar Avril, kes mängib Merineitsides koos Bonnie ja Bonnie ema Lorettaga.Avrilil on oma suured unistused. Tema elu Moonlight Harboris on hea - ta armastab laulmist ja kitarri mängimist koos Merineitsidega ning tal on kõige armsam ja ustavam poiss-sõber, keda tüdruk võiks soovida -, kuid see kõik tundub nii vähesena. Teda painab kogu aeg mõte, et äkki ootab teda mujal midagi rohkemat. Ja ta ei mõista, miks ema ei toeta tema soovi minna Nashvillei ning seda välja selgitada.Kui Bonnie lõi juba ammu armuelule käega, siis Loretta ei ole seda teinud. Ta ihkab meeletut armumist ning sedasama soovib ta ka oma tütrele. Kui Purjus Meremehe uus seksikas omanik suhtub ansamblisse halvasti ja Avril teatab, et tema sõidab Moonlight Harborist ära, näib Bonnie mõnus elu koost lagunevat. Kas Merineitside kolm põlvkonda leiavad oma õnneliku elu Washingtoni osariigi rannikul? Või ajab tuulesuuna muutus nende kõigi laevad karile?