Germain est un bon bougre mal dégrossi qui n'a pas eu la vie facile. Négligé par sa mère, père aux abonnés absents, brisé par l'école, il vit maintenant dans une caravane, cultive des légumes et sculpte des figurines en bois. Parfois, il va au parc pour compter les pigeons et c'est là qu'un jour, il rencontre la charmante octogénaire Margueritte, qui partage sa fascination. Cette rencontre changera leur vie. Margueritte lui lit des romans, lui ouvrant ainsi les portes d'un monde qu'il n'aurait jamais imaginé, mais bientôt ce sera au tour de Germain de lui venir en aide.
Parfois appelé le Forest Gump à la française, « La Tête en friche » paru pour le première fois 2009 et captiva le public, entraînant la production du film éponyme de Jean Becker sorti en 2010, avec Gérard Depardieu, Gisèle Casadesus, Maurane et Claire Maurier dans les rôles principaux.
Lu par Cécile Elma Roger, fille de l'auteure.
Née en 1957 près de Bordeaux, Marie-Sabine Roger vit désormais en Charente. Depuis quinze ans, elle se consacre entièrement à l'écriture. Auteure jeunesse importante, avec plus d'une centaine de livres à son actif, elle accède à la notoriété en littérature générale avec « La Tête en friche », publié en 2008 et adapté au cinéma par Jean Becker, avec Gérard Depardieu dans le rôle principal. Elle a notamment reçu le prix des lecteurs de L'Express pour « Bon rétablissement » (2012), roman également adapté au cinéma par Jean Becker. En 2020, elle publie « Loin-Confins », superbe histoire d'une petite fille qui découvre auprès de son père la force destructrice des songes. Elle est traduite avec succès dans plusieurs langues.
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Victime d'une tentative de viol, Jeanne Grison est renvoyée. Jeanne et Julien, témoin de la scène, quittent alors Blachères pour Uzès où Jeanne occupe un emploi de domestique. Elle entre ensuite au service d'un notaire de Mende avant de retrouver Julien à Blachères, qu'elle épouse et dont elle a un fils, André.
En parallèle, Blachères se trouve bousculé par un assassinat et une agression. Julien est arrêté et envoyé en prison sans preuve. Il est libéré après quelques mois mais le doute s'est instillé dans la tête des villageois... Combien d'autres attaques avant que l'on démasque le coupable ?
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La notoriété de Marie de Palet s'est développée à l'heure de la retraite, lorsqu'elle a abandonné son stylo rouge d'institutrice pour sa plume d'écrivain. Lozérienne de racines et de coeur, elle met en scène sa province d'origine dans ses livres, dans lesquels elle dévoile sa connaissance intime du monde paysan d'autrefois. Un succès mérité jamais démenti.
Marie de Palet vit en Lozère.
Panna de Chartres pierwszy raz pojawia sie na dworze Henryka II. Ol´sniewajaca uroda szesnastolatki sprawia, ze o jej wzgledy zabiegaja hrabia de Guise i ksiaze de Clèves. Dziewczyna mimo ze nie zywi uczu´c do zadnego z mezczyzn, decyduje sie po´slubi´c ksiecia. Na pro´sbe matki obiecuje szanowa´c meza i zachowa´c uczciwo´s´c malze´nska.
Nieoczekiwanie dla niej samej zakochuje sie jednak ze wzajemno´scia w ksieciu de Nemours. Czy namietne uczucie we´zmie góre nad rozsadkiem i honorem?
"Ksiezna de Clèves" uwazana jest za prototyp francuskiej powie´sci psychologicznej i do dzi´s pozostaje jednym z najbardziej cenionych utworów literatury francuskiej.
Rockstar and member of Vixen's Wail, musician Jordan finds herself falling for a fellow bandmate. To distract herself, she decides to pursue handsome stranger Étienne instead. When Étienne rejects Jordan's no strings proposal however, it appears it may be harder than she thought to distract herself - and when Étienne joins the band as a guest vocalist Jordan must grapple with her vow never to fall for another musician, despite their growing desire for each other. The second novella in the Vixens Rock series by romance author Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
Seeking peace and solitude, talented artist Beth has rented a remote mountain cabin to focus on her art. However, when her peace is disturbed by a heavy metal drummer named Finn, the two seem destined to clash with each other. When a storm forces them together, Beth and Finn soon find the tension between them too much to ignore. A steamy mountainside romance from author Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
Despite the fame and fortune, rockstar and keyboard player for the Vixen's Liz Larkin wants nothing more than to give it all up and pursue her dream career as a massage therapist. When she runs into the grumpy, bearded, and irresistible Jones backstage at a festival however, all her plans are turned upside down. What begins as a backstage fling soon turns into a tender and passionate love affair. The third in the Vixens Rock series by erotic romance author Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
Now no longer the Lady of Blackmere, Natalie joins the travelling troop of legendary champions as they hunt down the traitor who arranged the siege of the town of Blackmere. Along the way, Natalie and Brandon the Bear find themselves increasingly romantically entangled, and struggling to keep their love a secret. When Brandon is faced with the difficult choice between the life he has always known and his new lover however, their future is thrown into doubt. The Champions Desire is the second novel in the erotic romance series `Hearts of Blackmere' by Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
Revitalised by the love of Natalie Blackmere, Brandon the Bear is recalled to the Champions Guild where he seeks to prove himself once and for all. Finally free to love her champion, Natalie is struggling with her identity however - must she return to being Lady Natalie or may she now remain Brandon's muse and lover - the Lioness of Blackmere? `Forever His Champion' is the third in the erotic romance series `Hearts of Blackmere' by author Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
Set in the fictional medieval land of Aldland, Lady Natalie Blackmere has long dreamt of somehow meeting the famous champions of Aldland - in particular the legendary Brandon the Bear. When the champions arrive in Blackmere, Natalie disguises herself as a barmaid and sets out to meet Brandon - the hero of so many ballads. When the town is attacked by bandits however, Natalie finds herself alone in the woods with the man she has been dreaming about for so long. The Lady's Champion is the first in the `Hearts of Blackmere' series by erotic romance author Marie Lipscomb.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
When feisty chambermaid, Annora, is imprisoned in a dungeon for striking her noble lord and master, she wastes no time in formulating a plan to escape. Unfortunately, that plan involves bringing her odious, yet undeniably handsome, fellow prisoner, Henry Percille, along with her.
Before long, desire overcomes irritation and the cracks in Henry's armour begin to expose the man he truly is. He may be a monster, but it would take nothing less to tempt her.
Henry Percille, the disgraced champion once known as the Dragon, has sat in the dungeons for ten years, haunted by his crimes. But when a foul-tempered chambermaid is thrown into the opposite cell, he finds not only freedom, but also his match.
Annora is grumpy, vicious, and undeniably beautiful - and he can't seem to convince himself to be rid of her no matter how hard he tries. When danger closes in, Henry becomes all that stands between her and the nobleman who wants them both dead. He must choose between vengeance or his glorious harpy- the woman he burns for.
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The Harpy and the Dragon is the 4th book in the "Hearts of Blackmere" series but can be read as a standalone. Part of Marie Lipscomb's "Plus-sized Happily Ever Afters", "The Harpy and the Dragon" is a slow-burn, enemies to lovers, steamy historical romance.
Marie Lipscomb is a romance author from the north of England. Now based in the USA where she lives with her husband, Marie first fell in love with storytelling when she studied creative writing at the University of Cumbria. Her stories are full of unlikely heroes, fantastical elements, and steamy romance. She is the author of the `Hearts of Blackmere' and `Vixens Rock' series.
In una Londra d'altri tempi, ma piovosa e crepuscolare come quella di oggi, un misterioso killer chiamato "il Vendicatore" si avventa sulle proprie vittime con il favore delle tenebre. Nessuno sa chi sia, nessuno lo sente arrivare-se non quando è ormai troppo tardi.
I proprietari della Bunting, una fatiscente pensione, notano però una strana coincidenza. Ogni volta che il signor Sleuth, un uomo alto e magro che indossa una tuba e un mantello e che è spesso il loro unico ospite, lascia la pensione di notte, la mattina successiva Londra si sveglia per piangere una nuova vittima del Vendicatore. Potrebbe essere semplicemente un caso, ma il dubbio è ormai germogliato.
'Il pensionante' è un thriller classico, immortalato anche dal celebre adattamento cinematografico di Alfred Hitchcock.
Marie Adelaide Belloc (1868-1947) è stata una scrittrice inglese. Autrice molto prolifica, ha scritto più di 40 romanzi, soprattutto di genere giallo e mystery.
Nous nous sentons appartenir à " l'humaine condition ", en même temps, nous tenons à notre dimension "unique " comme à la prunelle de nos yeux. Alors, comment nous cerner ? Comment repérer nos impasses, nos souffrances, nos ressources, nos forces pour nous dépasser, nous accomplir et devenir enfin ce que nous sommes ! L'Ennéagramme est un outil efficace, une méthode de connaissance de soi qui vous étonnera par les découvertes que vous ferez tant sur vous-même que sur autrui.Il vous aidera à gérer votre vie personnelle et relationnelle dans votre famille, votre couple, votre travail, vos activités sociales et culturelles...Cette grille de lecture de la personnalité porteuse de sens et de sagesse a déjà démontré tout son intérêt dans les domaines de la thérapie, du développement personnel, de la communication, du coaching et du management.
Qui est vraiment Axel, alias mister 39 points ? C'est la question qui taraude instantanément Noah lorsqu'on lui impose le petit ami de sa soeur durant les vacances familiales. Normalement, il se réjouirait du bonheur d'Olivia, mais tout dans son couple sonne faux. Axel est beaucoup trop mystérieux pour paraître digne de confiance, et beaucoup trop sexy pour être honnête. Alors oui, c'est plutôt sympa et agréable de passer son temps à emmerder cet arriviste qui n'est pas non plus en reste pour se défendre. Très agréable même... Mais si les mensonges séparent, les non-dits relient, et à ce jeu, pas sûr que Noah remporte la partie.
K. Jarno est spécialiste de la romance et l'auteur de quatorze romans, dont « Campus Bad Boy », « Y a pas que la taille qui compte » et la série « The Bounty Fuckers ».
Marie JH est autrice de romances New Adult, érotiques et 100% masculines. Elle a notamment prêté sa plume à « Wild Road Trip », « Shawn (Men Soul) » et « Mon boss, cet enfoiré ».