Author:Tracey Garvis Graves
Tracey Garvis Graves - and Anna and T.J. - are back with this companion novella to her New York Timesromantic bestseller On the Island.
When twenty-three-year-old dot-com millionaire Owen Sparks walks away from his charmed life, a remote uncharted island halfway around the world seems like the perfect destination.
But meeting a beautiful British girl named Calia Reed isn't part of Owen's plans . . .
Nor does he realise that a decision he'll make will have catastrophic implications for two passengers who will, one day in the future, board a plane in Chicago...
But eleven years later, when Owen shows up at Anna and T.J.'s door with an incredible story to tell, everyone involved will learn just how much their lives are intertwined.
Praise for Tracey Garvis Graves:
'Beautifully written and desperately romantic' Closer
Fall Guy has all the drama, sex, romance, and betrayal required to keep your pulse pounding until the very last page. No one writes hot, sexy, good boys with a touch of naughty like Liz Reinhardt.
—— Abbi GlinesWinch and Evan sizzle on every page. Keep a fan handy . . . or a fire extinguisher!
—— Tammara WebberRobert Goolrick has a warm and easy way with words … He’s crafted a wily novel about place as well as passion, and as you turn the last page, you’ll feel like you’re leaving a tiny piece of your heart in Brownsburg.
—— Daily MailDeliciously dark and dangerous
—— O, The Oprah MagazineWritten with a beautiful sense of compassion Goolrick provides an excellent portrayal of the town’s inherent separation, tradition and frustration … A novel of dreams versus reality, secrets and lies, this is a story of just how far someone can go when they are in love … A terrific read with elements of both The Great Gatsby and Romeo and Juliet. It will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking finale.
—— Daily ExpressYou just have to know what happens
—— Sunday TimesA beautiful backdrop … A devastating love story. This book is expert at pulling at the heartstrings, but in an unsentimental way … It’s difficult to come away with a copy of Heading Out To Wonderful that’s not full of underlined phrases and turned-down pages. There is a phenomenal skill in Goolrick’s writing, right from the start. A book worth savouring, re-reading and lending to everyone you know.
—— Psychologies magazineA seductive, slow-burning drama of epic place and operatic passion. Wonderful.
—— Saga magazineA beautiful novel with a tangible sense of place and time … It made me hold my breath wondering what would develop … [A] beguiling and devastating novel that provokes feelings of deep joy and sadness.
—— We Love This BookA writer with a big heart and a deft hand for drama.
—— Washington PostGoolrick’s tale of doomed love resonates like a folk ballad... the narrative builds slowly to its violent climax, packs an emotional punch, and then haunts [its] readers
—— Publishers WeeklyBeautifully written... Rich, evocative… passionate and tragic
—— Garth Stein , author of The Art of Racing in the RainA mesmerizing gothic tale of a good man gone wrong ... Finely crafted fiction from a captivating writer
—— Booklist, starred reviewRidgway is a splendid writer . . . The River of No Return is the kind of book that is meant to be read under the covers with a flashlight, or, in the pale grown-up substitution, staying up much later than you know is good for you.
—— Chicago ReaderIn her stellar debut, Ridgway manages the permutations of the time-travel trope with originality and aplomb.
—— BooklistA highly entertaining romp; [Ridgway's] historical details are accurate, and the characters are believable. Fans of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series should enjoy this time-traveling romantic adventure, which may also attract readers who like historical fiction with a twist.
—— Library JournalA compelling race through time in a historical world turned upside down-the Regency as you've never seen it before. Take one nobleman and one gently born lady; add time travel, intrigue, a vast conspiracy, and a wicked way with words; shake; and serve.
—— Lauren Willig, author of The Pink Carnation seriesWhile on its shining surface The River of No Return is a fantastical time traveling page turner, it is also a novel that takes on complex issues of culture and nationalism and how or memories form us. And it is a riveting love story to boot. Bee Ridgway is a treasure and her debut is a triumph.
—— Jennifer Gilmore, author of Golden Country and Something RedThe River of No Return is an innovative and sophisticated first novel. At the heart of this entertaining story--set primarily and convincingly in Regency-era England--is a serious and timely question: what does it mean to be on the winning side of history?
—— William Galperin, Professor of English, Rutgers University, and author of The Historical AustenThe only thing more fun than reading this book would be to actually travel through time yourself. Erudite and beautifully crafted, The River of No Return is at the same time a lush, riotous fantasy. Ridgway's ingenuity and charm are apparently without limit.
—— Heather Love, R. Jean Brownlee associate professor in the humanities, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Feeling BackwardFielding’s comedic talent remains undimmed.
—— Nicola Shulman , Mail on SundayThere is poignancy as well as humour.
—— Eleanor Mills , Sunday TimesWe are back to the old Bridget Jones in all her life-affirming glory.
—— Caroline Jowett , Daily ExpressFeels like visiting with your funniest friend
—— Jessica Shaw , Entertainment WeeklyI read the book. I loved it. I loved her. She’s smart, she’s funny and she makes us all feel like we’re good just the way we are.
—— Jenna Bush Hager , TodayFresh, frantic and very funny.
—— Fanny Blake , Woman & HomeLong-awaited.
—— Reader's DigestBridget is back! ... The third book in the series does not disappoint, taking the reader on a whirlwind tour of Bridget's life as a 50-something, and all the highs, lows, tears and laughter that you'd expect.
—— The Bristol MagazineWhat remains unchanged – and addictive – is its diary format.
—— The LadyLife may have changed dramatically for Bridget, but you can still prepare to laugh and cry at Helen Fielding’s latest novel.
—— No 1 MagazineFans of the original books have not been, and will not be, disappointed.
—— Chris White, fiction buyer for Waterstones , UK Press SyndicationTender, touching and often hilarious – a welcome return.
—— Sara Lawrence , Daily MailBridget is as hopeless, loveable and funny as ever.
—— StylistAn uproariously funny novel of modern life, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the triumphant return of our favourite Everywoman.
—— UK Press SyndicationLaugh-out-loud funny, as well as punctuated by moments of genuine sadness, which are proportionately balanced throughout the story.
—— Louise Denyer , Suffolk MagazineTimely, tender, touching, witty, wise and bloody hilarious
—— UK Press SyndicationHilariously written
—— Emma Lawton , University of Nottingham ImpactThis book is an innocent pleasure, and made me laugh a lot
—— Naomi James , Church Times