Romance genre books (426)


171.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë RO

Rating: 5 (12 votes)
Description:
A gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre is edited with an introduction and notes by Stevie Davis in Penguin Classics. Charlotte Brontë tells the story of orphaned Jane Eyre, who grows up in the home of her heartless aunt, enduring loneliness and cruelty. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds employment as a governess to the young ward of Byronic, brooding Mr Rochester. As her feelings for Rochester develop, Jane gradually uncovers Thornfield Hal... continue

172.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë EN

Rating: 5 (3 votes)
Description:
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Charlotte Brontë's first published novel, Jane Eyre was immediately recognised as a work of genius when it appeared in 1847. Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead, subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. How she takes up the post of governess at Thornfiel... continue



175.

Journey Into the Past by Stefan Zweig EN

0 Ratings
Country: Europe / Austria flag Austria
Description:
A deep study of the uneasy heart by one of the masters of the psychological novel, Journey into the Past, published here for the first time in America, is a novella that was found among Zweig’s papers after his death. Investigating the strange ways in which love, in spite of everything—time, war, betrayal—can last, Zweig tells the story of Ludwig, an ambitious young man from a modest background who falls in love with the wife of his rich employer. His love is returned, and the couple vow to live together, but then Ludwig is dispatched on business to Mexico, and while he is there the First Worl... continue

176.

Juno Loves Legs : A Novel by Karl Geary EN

0 Ratings
Country: Europe / Ireland flag Ireland
Description:
For fans of Shuggie Bain and A Little Life, Juno Loves Legs is the epic and heartbreaking story of a young friendship set in working-class Dublin in the 1980s Juno Loves Legs is the story of two teens labeled as delinquents. Juno and "Legs" grow up on the same housing estate in Dublin, where spirited, intelligent Juno is ostracized for her poverty and Legs is persecuted for his sexuality; they find safety only in each other. Set against the backdrop of Dublin in the 1980s, a place of political, social and religious change, the friends yearn for an unbound life and together they begin to fight ... continue

177.

Kilmeny of the Orchard by Lucy Maud Montgomery EN

Rating: 3 (2 votes)
Description:
When twenty-four-year-old Eric Marshall arrives on Prince Edward Island to become a substitute schoolmaster, he has a bright future in his wealthy family's business. Eric has taken the two-month teaching post only as a favor to a friend -- but fate throws in his path a beautiful, mysterious girl named Kilmeny Gordon. With jet black hair and sea blue eyes, Kilmeny immediately captures Eric's heart. But Kilmeny cannot speak, and Eric is concerned for and bewitched by this shy, sensitive mute girl. For the first time in his life Eric must work hard for something he wants badly. And there is nothi... continue

178.

Kings of Cypress Pointe - Bitter Regrets by Rachel Jonas und Nikki Thorne DE

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
WEST GOLDEN - leicht zu hassen, unmöglich, ihm zu widerstehen Blue Rileys Ruf ist zerstört, als das verhängnisvolle Video mit ihr und dem berüchtigten Quarterback der Cypress Prep School an die Öffentlichkeit gelangt. Und nicht nur das: Auch ihr Stipendium ist dadurch in Gefahr, während Wests Position als König von Cypress Pointe unangefochten bleibt. Doch Blue gibt nicht auf, sondern ist entschlossen, zurückzuschlagen und ihren Platz an der Eliteschule zu behalten. Für Blue ist West Golden gestorben, auch wenn es so scheint, als versuche er, sich mit ihr zu versöhnen, und der Verdacht aufkomm... continue

179.

Kings of Cypress Pointe - Sweet Revenge by Rachel Jonas und Nikki Thorne DE

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
West Golden - leicht zu hassen, unmöglich, ihm zu widerstehen West Golden ist der Star des Footballteams und der unangefochtene König der Cypress Prep. Niemand an der elitären Schule stellt seine Entscheidungen infrage oder zweifelt seine Autorität an. Als er im Safe seines Vaters anrüchige Fotos von Blue Riley, der neuen Schülerin in seinem Jahrgang, findet, hat er nur ein Ziel: ihr das Leben zur Hölle machen. Womit er nicht gerechnet hat: Blue ist die Erste, die sich ihm nicht unterordnet, sondern ihm die Stirn bietet. West ist fasziniert von dem blonden Mädchen mit der rebellischen Ader und... continue

180.

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
A modern tale of unexpectedly falling in love, and finding your voice—the highly anticipated third installment of in the acclaimed and best-selling Meant to Be collection. Ariel del Mar is one of the most famous singers in the world. She and her sisters—together, known as the band Siren Seven—have been a pop culture phenomenon since they were kids. On stage, wearing her iconic red wig and sequined costumes, staring out at a sea of fans, is where she shines. Anyone would think she’s the girl who has everything. But lately, she wants more. Siren Seven is wrapping up their farewell tour, and Arie... continue