Sinead Moriarty Bücher

Emma hat nun wirklich alles versucht: aber sie konnte sich auf den Kopf stellen, es klappte nicht mit dem Baby. Also beschließen sie und James, dann eben ein Kind zu adoptieren. Doch das ist viel leichter gesagt als getan – die Bewerbungsprozedur hält ungeahnten Stress für die beiden arglosen Wunscheltern bereit. Nicht genug damit, dass sie einer sauertöpfischen Sozialarbeiterin jederzeit Zugang zu ihrem Haus gewähren und in strengen Verhören der Dame detailgenau ihre Vergangenheit schildern müssen – es wird auch von ihnen erwartet, dass sie sich eingehende Kenntnisse über das Herkunftsland ihres künftigen Kindes aneignen. Und die Sprache sowieso. Emma und James lernen also jeden Abend fünf Vokabeln Russisch, wälzen Lexika und forschen im Internet über gesellschaftliche Gepflogenheiten im Reich des Bären. Zum Glück gibt es da noch Emmas freche Schwester Babs und ihre beste Freundin Lucy, die mit bewegtem Liebesleben für Abwechslung sorgen.

Alice und Ben sind das perfekte Paar, verbunden durch ihre Liebe, ihre Kinder. Bis Ben mit den Ärzten ohne Grenzen in ein Krisengebiet nach Afrika geht. Kurz darauf erhält Alice die schlimmste aller Nachrichten: Bens Team wurde überfallen, niemand habe überlebt. Plötzlich ist sie Witwe und alleinerziehende Mutter. Alice schwankt zwischen Trauer und Wut auf Ben. Dann lernt sie Dan kennen: gut aussehend, charmant und hilfsbereit. Schließlich gibt sie seinem Werben nach und sagt Ja. Doch am Vorabend der Hochzeit klingelt das Telefon. Es ist Ben. Er lebt, und er will sein altes Leben zurück ...

Endlich! Emma und James haben es geschafft. Sie haben ein Baby adoptiert. Doch dann kommt gleich ein zweites hinzu - Emma ist schwanger. Also kann es losgehen mit dem Familienleben: mit den schlaflosen Nächten, schreienden Babys, Elternratgebern als Bettlektüre, nicht zu vergessen gleichzeitig Schwangerschaftsübelkeit, geschwollene Knöchel, Nilpferdbauch. Und damit nicht genug: die frischgebackenen Eltern müssen sich außerdem mit den klugen Ratschlägen der neugierigsten aller Mütter herumschlagen, den Problemen von Emmas Geschwistern und ihrer Freundin Lucy, die Eheprobleme hat.

Wenn die biologische Uhr tickt ...Der neue Bestseller aus Irland Emma Hamilton, dreiunddreißig, ist glücklich verheiratet, und ihre biologische Uhr tickt unüberhörbar. Sie will ein Baby mit ihrem James, und sie will es jetzt! Da Mutter Natur allerdings die Kooperation zu verweigern scheint, beschließt Emma, ihr ein bisschen Nachhilfe zu geben – und zwar mit so ziemlich jedem Mittel, das ihr zur Verfügung steht. Schon bald gleicht ihr Leben einer Achterbahnfahrt zwischen postkoitalen Handständen (nichts gegen die Schwerkraft!), hormonfördernden (und den Verstand reduzierenden) Spritzen und einer ganzen Armee herumdokternder Spezialisten (Folterknechten, besser gesagt). Alkohol (nein, auch James darf nichts trinken) und spontaner Sex (es könnte ja was verloren gehen) gehören der Vergangenheit an, ab jetzt wird grüner Tee getrunken und sich an die genau berechneten Sekunden des Eisprungs gehalten. Ein bisschen Ablenkung von diesem Wahnsinn bringt nur Freundin Lucy, die immer noch auf Mr Right wartet und nicht so recht daran glauben will, dass es Donal, der Rugby-Held, sein könnte. Ach, wenn Emma doch nur gewusst hätte, dass der Schwangerschafts-Trip sich für sie zur Mutter aller Reisen entwickeln würde! Einmal unterwegs mit dem dringenden Wunsch nach einem Baby, ändert sich das Leben nämlich komplett – so oder so.

Lost and lonely, Hope devotes herself to saving the planet and, in turn, saves herself.

When Riley's dad dies suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt, the life she's used to starts crumbling around her. But as strangers step up to help her and her mum, Riley realises that sometimes it is those you least expect who will change your life for the better.

A heart-warming and heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive, this narrative explores difficult subjects with compelling authority. It is a delicately told tale filled with warmth and heart. The protagonist, Kate, has endured tremendous challenges with her three children after being left devastated and homeless due to her husband's affair. As she begins to rebuild her life, her resilience is tested when her twelve-year-old daughter, Jessica, is diagnosed with cancer. Kate faces the struggle of managing her eighteen-year-old son, who harbors deep resentment towards his father, and a bewildered seven-year-old who is acting out. Meanwhile, her ex-husband shirks his responsibilities, leaving Kate to navigate this turmoil alone. With a beloved child growing increasingly ill, Kate must confront her own fears and heartbreak to support her children, particularly Jessica. The story raises the question of whether doing the right thing might require making unthinkable choices. Praise for the author highlights the heartfelt and deeply moving nature of the writing, with readers finding it gripping, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down. The narrative promises love, lies, and longing, along with dramatic twists that keep readers engrossed.

One of Ireland's best-loved writers brings her storytelling magic to a new generation of readers. 'A story about friendship, hope and courage ... I loved it and couldn't put it down!' Christy Lefteri, The Beekeeper of Aleppo

It�s tricky for Niamh O�Flaherty, growing up in a North London home that�s a shrine to all things Irish. But it�s even trickier being an adult and realizing that her family expects her to settle down with a nice Irish lad, especially now that she�s living in Dublin. When Niamh finally meets the love of her life he is the last person she would expect to fall for her. Pierre is older and an intellectual, but she loves his ability to laugh at himself, his calmness and strength of character, and, of course, his stunning looks. There�s just one problem: if Pierre�s parents � Jean and Fleur � are sniffy about their pride and joy hooking up with a girl who writes a fluffy newspaper column, her parents, Mick and Annie, are going to go ballistic when they hear that their daughter intends to marry someone who couldn�t be less Irish if he tried . . .

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Give yourself a break from the doom and gloom and get stuck into this cracker of a novel' Image It's been years since Julie had a full night's sleep. She's devoted to her family, but with four boys under five, it can be easier to relate to strangers in an online mums' forum than her glamorous sisters. High-flying lawyer Louise has been independent since turning eighteen. After one drunken mistake leads to consequences way outside of her comfort zone, can she finally ask her sisters for help? And gorgeous Sophie's diamonds-and-champagne lifestyle is falling apart at the seams. She can hardly bring herself to tell the other two how bad things are. The Devlins might not always see eye to eye, but they might have more in common than they think . . . 'Moving, disarmingly honest and at times laugh-out-loud funny' Sunday Times 'Witty, touching, easy to read . . . I thought I might like this one, but I really and truly loved it' thebookbag.co.uk 'The inevitable comparisons with Marian Keyes are justified and well deserved ... a brilliant book . . . You'll identify with elements of all the characters, guffaw in parts and scowl in others' Heat 'Anyone with a sister will identify with this . . . funny and touching story' Closer

After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other more than ever.Single parent Louise is trying to help her fragile young daughter to navigate life. So, when the nine-year-old insists on finding out who her father is, Louise organizes a sisters' outing to track down her Italian one- night stand.Meanwhile, due to her teenage sons' sporting success, mother-of- four Julie is anointed Cook-Bottlewasher-and-Cheerleader-in-Chief for the rugby parents' WhatsApp group. Worst. Job. EverFinally, glamorous Sophie is determined that her daughter Jess won't be boy-crazy and image-obsessed like she was. But when things go horribly wrong at a teen party, Sophie and her sisters are forced to take drastic measures to protect Jess's future.Squeezed from every side, Louise, Julie and Sophie want to be good sisters - but sometimes that's easier said than done . . .

Sarah loves being a mother - it defines her.Every year she writes a birthday letter of love to her adored daughter, Izzy, now seven. And after she falls pregnant, she promises Izzy that the arrival of a baby brother will make their family complete. So when she collapses a few months later, the safe happy life Izzy knows is shattered.With Sarah's future, and the future of her pregnancy, in their hands, her husband and sister disagree fiercely about her treatment. The once close family starts to fall apart.The clock is ticking, and the doctors need a decision. Can those who love Sarah get beyond the fog of grief and anger to figure out what's for the best? Can they ever forgive each other for the decisions they make? Will Izzy lose everything she knows and loves?

Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Ten authors write about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between in this short story anthology.

"Families: secrets, lies--oh, yes, and money. Somewhere in between is a balance that surely can yield happiness for four sisters gathered at their uncle's home to discover who will inherit. If only they can discover where he is hiding first"--Provided by publisher.

Lucy Murphy is thrilled when her twins receive a scholarship to a prestigious school, envisioning a bright future for them after her own dreams were derailed by an unexpected pregnancy. However, her fixation on their success blinds her to the reality that she is projecting her ambitions onto them, particularly affecting her sensitive daughter. As the pressures of adolescence and social media mount, Lucy remains unaware of the emotional toll her expectations impose. A catastrophic event forces the family to confront uncomfortable truths about their relationships and aspirations. The narrative delves into the complexities of motherhood and the challenges faced by teenagers today. Praised for its heartfelt storytelling and emotional depth, the novel is described as both heart-wrenching and uplifting, with readers captivated by its exploration of difficult subjects. Critics highlight the author’s compelling writing and the warmth that permeates the story, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read that resonates deeply with audiences. The journey of Lucy and her children unfolds with sensitivity, inviting reflection on the balance between dreams and reality in family dynamics.

Kate O’Brien is thirty and has very little to think about except trying to keep her balance as she totters up London’s media-land ladder. Fiona O’Brien is Kate’s responsible older sister – with a husband, twin boys, a dog and now … a life-changing problem. It’s a problem that means Kate going back to Dublin. Pronto. There she finds herself stepping into Fiona’s shoes - and discovering that she's definitely not cut out to be a domestic goddess. On top of that, the ex she thought she’d got over years ago turns up to haunt her. Will either of the O’Brien sisters survive? And even if they do, can either of them slip back into their old shoes ever again?

'A charming, laugh-out-loud read' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021 Three couples. One therapist's couch ... Alice and Niall used to be lovers, best friends and parents, in that order. Now they're no longer on the same page or even reading from the same book. Ann thought when she and Ken retired, it would be their second spring. Instead, it feels more like an icy winter. Orla is falling in love with boyfriend Paul, but her complicated past makes her unsure if she can ever be intimate with anyone. Three couples find themselves telling a stranger about the most private part of their lives - their hopes, their disappointments, their awkward realisations. Can they learn to be honest with each other? And what life-changing decisions will be made when they do? 'Such a joy to read . . . a brilliant book' - CLAIRE BYRNE 'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' - IRISH INDEPENDENT

Sinéad Moriarty's sixth novel, Pieces of My Heart, is a serious look at a dreadful disease, but it's never a downer because it's filled with Sinéad's trademark warmth, humour and compassion. With her thoughtful and insightful analysis of what anorexia can do to a family, Sinéad brings to Pieces of My Heart many of the qualities of a Jodi Picoult novel, while still managing to balance the darkness with a lightness of touch that compares with the writing of Marian Keyes. Ava is juggling a life that seems to have too many pieces. First, there are her chalk-and-cheese daughters, Alison the angel and Sarah the tearaway. Then there's husband Paul. Unfortunately, he seems more interested in work than home - which might explain why her sex life is practically on life support. That certainly can't be said about her Viagra-popping Dad, a loveable rogue who is determined to grow old disgracefully. She would envy her best friend Sally, sassy single singleton-about-town, if she didn't know that behind her polished exterior Sally is as vulnerable as a kitten. Somewhere in there is Ava herself, trying to do her best for all of them but lately feeling like she's running on empty. But that's before she notices Alison is in deep trouble. Now she knows there's no such thing as empty - not if she is to hold on to the most precious pieces of her heart ...

Sophie is a happy 18-year-old living in London with Anna, her Irish mother. Anna has devoted her life to Sophie. Laura is a not-so-happy artist. She too has a daughter, Mandy. But Laura is haunted by the loss of her first child, Jody. Mandy lives in Jody's shadow. Both mothers carry secrets and cannot forget the day their paths crossed

The new No. 1 bestselling novel from the author of About Us, Seven Letters and The Baby Trail _______________________ What's another branch on the family tree? Things are finally looking up for Anna. Seventeen miserable years of marriage to man-child Connor have left her drained and ready for a new start. So when they separate, she couldn't be more thrilled to move in with James, a handsome lecturer who is everything her ex-husband is not: kind, thoughtful, and above all, reliable. But Anna and James's kids hate living with the loved-up couple and the new set-up. Their teenage daughters - one a studious high achiever and the other a cool rich girl - have nothing in common. And Anna's wild football-mad nine-year-old son declares war on bookish James. Nobody said step-parenting was easy; Anna and James are about to find out exactly how complicated it can be. Do they have what it takes to make their blended family work? ________________________ 'Yours, Mine, Ours is her best to date . . . a hopeful book, full of love' MARIAN KEYES 'A great read, lots of twists and turns, lots of humour' CLAIRE BYRNE 'A story filled with heart and wit. It's impossible not to root for the characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH 'Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant . . . I was on the edge of my seat to know whether it would all work out in the end . . . Sinéad is a true national treasure' CLAUDIA CARROLL

Emma, James and the kids have just arrived in London. It's a big move, and Emma is uncertain it was the right choice. But with a new job, a new nanny and new neighbours to get used to, she hasn't time to worry. Yet, as James's hours grow longer and longer, and the time they spend together ever briefer, she wonders why they moved at all. The the texts arrive: flirtatious ones to him - and demeaning, dismissive ones to her. And Emma discovers he has a rival. One who James swears does not exist - yet who begins to tear her marriage apart. Emma wants to save her family from this unknown stranger. But how can she when the stranger seems to know her life and fears better than she does herself? Praise for Sinéad Moriarty 'Moriarty's characters are likeable, well developed and funny ****.' Heat 'A charming, warm and witty story about family, life and love, too . . . with well-drawn characters you can't fail to care about.' Daily Mail 'Moving, disarmingly honest, laugh-out-loud funny.' Sunday Times

For over a century British authors have been writing about the Antarctic for child readers, yet this body of literature has never been explored in detail. Antarctica in British Children’s Literature examines this field for the first time, identifying the dominant genres and recurrent themes and tropes while interrogating how this landscape has been constructed as a wilderness within British literature for children. The text is divided into two sections. Part I focuses on the stories of early-twentieth-century explorers such as Robert F. Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Antarctica in British Children’s Literature highlights the impact of children’s literature on the expedition writings of Robert Scott, including the influence of Scott’s close friend, author J.M. Barrie. The text also reveals the important role of children’s literature in the contemporary resurgence of interest in Scott’s long-term rival Ernest Shackleton. Part II focuses on fictional narratives set in the Antarctic, including early-twentieth-century whaling literature, adventure and fantasy texts, contemporary animal stories and environmental texts for children. Together these two sections provide an insight into how depictions of this unique continent have changed over the past century, reflecting transformations in attitudes towards wilderness and wild landscapes.

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