Lorraine Brown

In this witty and heartfelt debut love story for fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December, a woman stranded in Paris for the day discovers that the wrong road can sometimes lead us in the right direction. When Hannah and her boyfriend, Simon, set out to Amsterdam, they're confident that they'll make it to his sister's wedding in time. However, unbeknownst to them, their train is scheduled to divide in the middle of the night. And when it does, half of it continues the route to Amsterdam. And the other half--the one with Hannah in it--heads three hundred miles away, to Paris. Left without her belongings or hope of reuniting with Simon, Hannah has no choice but to spend the day in Paris before the next train out. Worse than being stranded in a foreign city alone? Being stuck with Léo, the handsome but infuriating Frenchman who blames Hannah for his own unwanted delay. The series of mishaps that sends them traipsing through the City of Light is only further proof that Hannah's day has gone from bad to worse. But as she takes in the glorious sights of the city--and spends more time with Léo--Hannah discovers that the unexpected detour might actually be leading her to the life she was always meant to live . . .

The Paris Connection

Could one split second change her life forever? Hannah and Si are in love and on the same track - that is, until their train divides on the way to a wedding. The next morning, Hannah wakes up in Paris and realises that her boyfriend (and her ticket) are 300 miles away in Amsterdam! But then Hannah meets Leo on the station platform, and he's everything Si isn't. Spending the day with him in Paris forces Hannah to question how well she really knows herself - and whether, sometimes, you need to go in the wrong direction to find everything you've been looking for...

Uncoupling

"Could one split second change her life forever? Hannah and Si are in love and on the same track - that is, until their train divides on the way to a wedding. The next morning, Hannah wakes up in Paris and realises that her boyfriend (and her ticket) are 300 miles away in Amsterdam! But then Hannah meets Leo on the station platform, and he's everything Si isn't. Spending the day with him in Paris forces Hannah to question how well she really knows herself - and whether, sometimes, you need to go in the wrong direction to find everything you've been looking for..."--Publisher.

Escape to Paris with the Funny, Romantic and Feel-Good Love Story Of 2022!

Roman

Und dann war es Liebe

For journalist Ava Whitfield, landing an exclusive with tennis’s most infamous bad boy, Marcus Taylor, is a career boost she can’t refuse—and the perfect distraction from her recent break-up. Her assignment? Find out why the world-class star is such a world-class grouch.

But when a viral photo sparks rumours they’re dating, both stand to benefit from the lie: Marcus gets a PR glow-up, and Ava gets to make her ex feel a teeny bit jealous. Win-win…in theory.

As the line between truth and fiction blurs, Marcus lets Ava see the man behind the headlines—funny, driven, and disarmingly kind. The more she gets to know him, the harder it is to keep her professional distance.

Amid the champagne and bright lights of Wimbledon, Ava must decide: is a relationship worth the leap? Or will tennis always come first for Marcus? Can she lower her guard, or will falling for him leave her heart in pieces all over again?

You Broke Me First

Don't miss the next escapist read from Lorraine Brown - available to pre-order now! Two writers. One pressing deadline. No time for romance... Scarlett and Theo have one bestselling novel to their names: the psychological thriller they wrote together years ago. None of the books they've written separately have sold anywhere near as well... Now at risk of being dropped by their respective publishers, their agent tells them that working together is the only way to save their careers and sends them off on a writers' retreat in the south of France. It wouldn't be the worst way to spend a summer...except that they've accidentally been booked on a couples retreat instead, and spending so much time together stirs up some very inconvenient feelings! With their careers on the line and a pressing deadline, romance is the last thing on their minds... Beach Read meets The Proposal in this gorgeously escapist and wonderfully bookish romcom set in the south of France Your favourite authors love Lorraine Brown 'Perfect poolside reading' PAIGE TOON 'Enchanting, engaging and utterly romantic' MIKE GAYLE 'No one does romance and travel like Lorraine Brown' ZOE FOLBIGG 'A deliciously warm, gorgeous read that swept me off to Italy and had me falling head over heels for the characters' OLIVIA BEIRNE 'Deliciously escapist, you will want to book that Italian holiday straight away' CAROLINE KHOURY 'Touching, witty and charming, I loved it' NICOLE KENNEDY

The perfect enemies-to-lovers, escapist romcom for 2024

Couples Retreat

In this witty and heartfelt debut love story for fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December, a woman stranded in Paris for the day discovers that the wrong road can sometimes lead us in the right direction. When Hannah and her boyfriend, Simon, set out to Amsterdam, they’re confident that they’ll make it to his sister’s wedding in time. However, unbeknownst to them, their train is scheduled to divide in the middle of the night. And when it does, half of it continues the route to Amsterdam. And the other half—the one with Hannah in it—heads three hundred miles away, to Paris. Left without her belongings or hope of reuniting with Simon, Hannah has no choice but to spend the day in Paris before the next train out. Worse than being stranded in a foreign city alone? Being stuck with Léo, the handsome but infuriating Frenchman who blames Hannah for his own unwanted delay. The series of mishaps that sends them traipsing through the City of Light is only further proof that Hannah’s day has gone from bad to worse. But as she takes in the glorious sights of the city—and spends more time with Léo—Hannah discovers that the unexpected detour might actually be leading her to the life she was always meant to live . . .

Sometimes love is just around the corner... Rebecca isn't looking for love. She's perfectly happy with her high-flying city job, gorgeous flat overlooking Hampstead Heath and fortnightly fling with the hot CEO. She's certainly not interested in the hot actor neighbour who's just moved in opposite... Jack is still looking for his big break. It turns out being the star talent at drama school doesn't give you a golden ticket to Hollywood, after all. The last thing he needs is any distractions right now - especially not the uptight, power-suit wearing girl next door. They might live only a few metres away from each other but their worlds couldn't be further apart, plus opposites don't really attract...do they? Praise for Lorraine Brown: 'Fresh, charming and wonderfully escapist' BETH O'LEARY 'A charming, romantic read, which gave me a real hankering for croissants!' SOPHIE COUSENS 'The lovely descriptions made me want to take the first post-lockdown Eurostar to Paris!' KATE EBERLEN

The utterly charming and uplifting romantic comedy you won't want to miss in 2022!

Sorry I Missed You

Immy Holloway

Have you been working toward a qualitative doctorate without a guide? Immy Holloway and Lorraine Brown are here to help. Breaking down the process step by step, this book gives essential advice on navigating the whole program. You’ll first get some tips on selecting a research topic and writing a proposal. From there, you’ll receive guidance on your research journey, all the way through the completion (and publication!) of your dissertation. Also included is a helpful recommended reading list broken down by research area. This book is an excellent resource for doctoral students of qualitative research and for those who are still considering whether to make the leap.

Essentials of a Qualitative Doctorate

Hannah and Si are in love and on the same track - that is, until their train divides on the way to a wedding. The next morning, Hannah wakes up in Paris and realises that her boyfriend (and her ticket) are 300 miles away in Amsterdam! But then Hannah meets Leo on the station platform, and he's everything Si isn't. Spending the day with him in Paris forces Hannah to question how well she really knows herself - and whether, sometimes, you need to go in the wrong direction to find everything you've been looking for.

We are all in our own personal "waiting room". What is it that you are waiting for today? No matter what it might be, it is my prayer that this book will help you to believe that you are going to be OK! This a real-life story about hope and expectation; about the longing in our hearts to be healed and whole; about what to do while waiting for our prayers to be answered. My story is about the fight for my life. One of challenges and triumphs- of faith versus fear . . . a story of choices! It is really God's story-the Author of Life. I'm just a character in this story. Each chapter has been touched, changed, brightened, and blessed by God and each thought is punctuated by His mighty power.This is a letter from Him to you, transcribed by me. This letter is a tool, with the purpose of helping readers repair or rebuild something broken by fortifying the minds of those who dare to retain what is spoken here.Today is only one page and your current situation is only one chapter within your story. You are in the middle of it right now-the middle of the story of your life. What you do in this moment and how you handle it will play a role in the outcome. Your beliefs, attitudes, and decisions all become a factor. In the twists and turns of any story, some moments will cause wide-eyed suspense. I can attest to that! Yet the suspense can be turned into wide-eyed AWE of God as you stay firmly planted in Him and He leads you to the next chapter.This book is for EVERYONE-because everyone wants to be whole!

From Fear to Faith

You've Got to Believe You're Going to Be Ok

Ian Jones

Designed especially for students in sport and physical activity, this book provides a detailed guide to planning, undertaking, and writing up qualitative research. Opening with a discussion of the main traits of qualitative inquiry and its use in sport and physical activity, the authors provide a coherent and accessible overview of qualitative research using numerous examples to bring the text alive. The book is divided into five parts informed by stages in the research process, with chapters on: • early steps in the research process • ethics • choosing your an approach • methods of data collection • analysing the data • writing up and disseminating your findings. This is essential reading for undergraduate and Masters students carrying out a qualitative research project in sport and physical activity and for PhD students looking to refresh their knowledge.

Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity

POR VEZES, SEGUIR NA DIREÇÃO CONTRÁRIA É A MELHOR FORMA DE ENCONTRAR O CAMINHO CERTO. Depois de umas férias em Veneza, a próxima paragem de Hannah e Simon é Amesterdão, onde têm presença marcada no casamento da irmã dele. Mas o que parecia ser uma viagem simples e despreocupada acaba por transformar-se numa verdadeira aventura para Hannah, quando esta adormece num lugar diferente e, ao acordar, se apercebe de que a sua carruagem se separou daquela onde se encontrava Simon. Em virtude desta divisão noturna do comboio, Hannah dá por si a caminho de Paris, enquanto o namorado segue a alta velocidade na direção oposta — juntamente com todos os pertences dela! Chegada à capital francesa, sozinha, sem bagagem e sem telemóvel, Hannah não tem outro remédio senão aceitar a companhia de Léo, um francês atraente mas muito irritante que a culpa por ter perdido o seu comboio, depois de a ter ajudado a recuperar de uma queda na plataforma. Com várias horas a separá-los do próximo comboio, o passeio de descoberta pelas ruas de Paris rapidamente se transforma numa jornada de autodescoberta para Hannah, que começa a pôr em causa as suas escolhas de vida e o que tinha projetado para o seu futuro.

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