Empfehlungen basierend auf "The Distance from Me to You"

It's never too late for new beginnings.On the cusp of turning eighty, newly retired pharmacist Augusta Stern is adrift. When she relocates to Rallentando Springs―an active senior community in southern Florida―she unexpectedly crosses paths with Irving Rivkin, the delivery boy from her father’s old pharmacy―and the man who broke her heart sixty years earlier.As a teenager growing up in 1920’s Brooklyn, Augusta’s role model was her father, Solomon Stern, the trusted owner of the local pharmacy and the neighborhood expert on every ailment. But when Augusta’s mother dies and Great Aunt Esther moves in, Augusta can’t help but be drawn to Esther’s curious methods. As a healer herself, Esther offers Solomon’s customers her own advice―unconventional remedies ranging from homemade chicken soup to a mysterious array of powders and potions.As Augusta prepares for pharmacy college, she is torn between loyalty to her father and fascination with her great aunt, all while navigating a budding but complicated relationship with Irving. Desperate for clarity, she impulsively uses Esther’s most potent elixir with disastrous consequences. Disillusioned and alone, Augusta vows to reject Esther’s enchantments forever.Sixty years later, confronted with Irving, Augusta is still haunted by the mistakes of her past. What happened all those years ago and how did her plan go so spectacularly wrong? Did Irving ever truly love her or was he simply playing a part? And can Augusta reclaim the magic of her youth before it’s too late?

Somewhere out in this world, at the end of an unassuming beach, there lies a hotel from where you can travel anywhere you wish in a heartbeat. But beware: entry comes at a bitter price, and the innkeeper collects payment only AFTER you’ve checked in…"Both heart-warming and thought-provoking" - Helena, Amazon-Customer“I had tears in my eyes, I was so moved.” - Ivybooknerd"Perfect for rainy days in a reading nook with a good cup of coffee" - Claudia, Amazon Customer“A book about the big questions of life, about searching and finding yourself”– Amelie, TV-Host & Podcaster“I laughed, cried and felt like I was right in the middle of that wonderful story. (...) a page-turner right from the beginning! ” Jana, Heartbeatb00ks“Don’t worry: the story does not lack lies, deceit and plenty of twists and turns. Enjoy the ride!” – Svenja, Amazon CustomerWhat would you give up for the chance to go anywhere in the world, anytime you wanted?When Ava Marley stumbles upon the mysterious Atlas Hotel on a remote beach in Zanzibar, she's already on the run. Her estranged father wants her to join the family's global coffee-shop empire, but she would rather scrub toilets than follow in his footsteps. So, when innkeeper Bruno di Mare offers free lodging for honest labour, it doesn't take Ava long to agree.Only the Atlas is no ordinary hotel - it's a portal to the world. In a matter of seconds, Bruno's guests can travel the entire globe as long as they return within twenty-four hours. Croissants for breakfast in Paris, lunch with elephants in the Okavango Delta, a sunset cruise on the Amazon, finished off with a rooftop dinner in Cappadocia - the Atlas makes it all happen in a day, and Ava gets sucked in like a drop of water into sand.But entry comes at a bitter price - one the innkeeper reveals only after she has checked in. And now Ava, like all other guests, must make a choice: Will she leave her mark on the world or run away forever?If you like a charming house that reads like a character, lush travel narratives, and a vivid cast from around the world, you will love checking in at 'The Anywhere Hotel'…

Olivia Jefferson has always been a good little automaton. At least, that's what her best friend Angela had always told her. She was a dutiful daughter, straight A student, and a devoted friend. 
But when Angela dies at seventeen of terminal brain cancer, Olivia's automaton life gets turned upside down. She made a promise that she would finish Angela's bucket list for her.
 But number one is to go on the scariest ride at the County Fair, Hell's Hurricane, and number two is to go on a Grand Adventure. Both seem impossible. 
So when a pretty, blue eyed carnie boy offers her a place on the carnival for the summer, she couldn't possibly go, right? Deciding to abandon her well planned future, Olivia follows the carnival along the bottom States, from Florida to LA. What she learns as she works her way through Angela's bucket list will make her reexamine her dreams, her beliefs and make her really question: Who is Olivia Jefferson?

Nell has come to feel very at home in her beautiful corner of Wiltshire with her partner Angus. What she could do with, however, is a challenge, and the prospect of bringing life back to an abandoned row of houses, Saffron Lane, is just what she's looking for. Stacy, lost and alone after a divorce she didn't see coming, is trying her best to start over. And Elise, battling her nieces who would force her into residential care, longs for a home where she can get back to her painting. When their paths cross, the future starts to look brighter although not all goes according to plan.

Welcome to Whiskey Creek— Heart of the Gold Country!One day, Callie Vanetta receives devastating news…She needs a liver transplant. But her doctors warn that, in her case, the chances of finding a compatible donor aren't good.Determined to spend whatever time she has left on her own terms, she keeps the diagnosis to herself and moves out to her late grandparents' farm. She's always wanted to live there. But the farm hasn't been worked in years and she begins to fear she can't manage it, that she'll have to return to town.One night, a stranger comes knocking at her door…He's an attractive and mysterious drifter by the name of Levi McCloud, and he offers to trade work for a few nights' shelter. Callie figures she doesn't have anything to lose. He needs a place to stay until he can fix his motorcycle; she needs an extra pair of hands. The arrangement seems ideal until what was supposed to be temporary starts to look more and more permanent. Then she realizes she does have something to lose—her heart. And, although he doesn't yet know it, Levi stands to lose even more.

Terwijl haar man op reis is in Azie, ̈ verandert er veel voor Angela in New York en krijgt ze te maken met meerdere geheimen.

Moving reluctantly from L.A. to her grandmother's ranch to start her life anew, pampered socialite Karen Butler meets Dusty Stoddard, who operates a summer camp for troubled teenagers, and learns more about herself than she expected.

Rule #1: After a breakup, avoid your ex.Rule #2: Absolutely, under no circumstances, kiss her mum.Faye manages to break both rules before her wellness retreat at Sandy Springs has even officially begun.What was meant to be a fresh start after an emergency operation — three weeks of yoga, birdwatching, and emotional detoxing on a sun-kissed Portuguese island — quickly turns into something far less wholesome. Stranded at the retreat with her ex, Faye discovers that running away is impossible.And then there’s Diana.Elegant. Composed. Miles out of her league. Heartbreak waiting to happen.Diana arrives at Sandy Springs with one mission: repair her fragile relationship with her daughter. No drama. No distractions.Brilliant, disciplined, and in control, Diana has academic accolades and a career people only dream of. But one night at the bar—and one impulsive kiss—shatters every carefully held illusion. Faye, with her warmth, passion, and curious charm cracks the edges of Diana’s perfect world.With time running out and emotions surging, Faye and Diana must decide what’s worse: breaking a daughter’s trust or breaking their own hearts.On an island with nowhere to hide, some temptations aren’t just hard to resist…they might be exactly what they’ve both been searching for.

"The Barringer family is happy in the Alaskan Territory. Confronted by an old flame, Leah realizes her feelings never went away and she is whisked away on an unforgettable journey"--Provided by publisher.

Abby Hayes is an ordinary fifth grader trying to invent a role for herself in a seemingly perfect world. This series combines the edge of BRIDGET JONES with a send-up of self-help books.Abby's best friend, Jessica, is away for the rest of the school year and Abby's other good friends seem to be spending more time with each other than they are with her. So when Grandma Emma invites Abby to come for a visit over spring vacation, Abby is thrilled--there has never been a better time to get away from home.But Abby's cousin Cleo is also spending the week with Grandma Emma. At first, Abby and Cleo don't get along at all. But working as a team on a bookmaking project shows them how much they have in common and brings them closer together.