Michelle Richmond Livres

Un froid matin brumeux sur Ocean Beach à San Francisco. Emma sautille sur le sable. Abby surveille la fillette de son compagnon qui court devant elle. Elle détourne un instant le regard, son oeil de photographe professionnelle a repéré quelque chose... Lorsque Abby se retourne à nouveau, la fillette a disparu. Noyée ? Enlevée ? Perdue ? En l'absence de demande de rançon et faute d'indices matériels, la police clôt l'enquête. Jake, le père, s'enferme dans le chagrin et s'éloigne d'Abby. Elle seule continue de croire qu'Emma est vivante. Sa quête de l'enfant sera sa rédemption. Se rappeler, à tout prix : la plage, la vague, le parking, le van, le phoque échoué. Torturant sa mémoire, Emma traque l'indice majeur, l'instant fatal, la première minute de l'année brouillard...

Exploring themes of love, lust, and loyalty, this collection features ten stories that offer fresh perspectives on relationships and societal issues. It includes a cautionary political fable, a nuanced celebration of marriage, and reflections on contemporary alienation, showcasing the author's keen insight into human emotions and connections.

FBI Agent Lina Connerly is a tough and spirited protagonist who embarks on a thrilling mission to rescue Silicon Valley teens from the dangerous ambitions and greed of their parents. As she navigates a high-stakes environment, the story explores themes of family dynamics and the impact of ambition on youth, making for an exhilarating narrative filled with tension and urgency.

Alice and Jake are the perfect couple - sort of. On the day of their wedding, a stranger offers them the chance to join a mysterious group, known as The Pact. With its promise of a lifelong marriage of happiness, Jake and Alice are persuaded to accept. But then one of them breaks the rules. Alice and Jake are about to discover that, like marriage, The Pact is for life. The members will go to any lengths to ensure nobody leaves - until the marriage of their dreams becomes their worst nightmare. Under The Pact, 'Till death us do part' has a whole new meaning . . .

Picture-perfect newlyweds Alice and Jake are unexpectedly initiated into a mysterious organization designed to keep marriages happy and intact through seemingly sensible rules that become increasingly exacting and subject to brutal enforcement.

Set against the backdrop of California's secession vote following a contentious presidential election, the narrative explores the complexities of marriage and family. It delves into how significant societal events impact personal relationships and the defining moments that shape our lives, weaving together themes of division and unity in both the political and personal spheres.

Ellie Enderlin has spent two decades overshadowed by her sister Lila's tragic murder. Now a professional coffee buyer with no ties to her past, Ellie unexpectedly acquires Lila's cherished notebook, prompting her to return home. This journey uncovers hidden truths about Lila's secret lover, the man who exploited their family's sorrow, and the profound secrets that can exist even between sisters. As Ellie seeks closure, she confronts the complex layers of grief, love, and betrayal that have shaped her life.

Set against the backdrop of China, the story follows Jenny as she embarks on a journey to honor her late best friend, Amanda Ruth, by scattering her ashes in her father's homeland. Fourteen years after Amanda Ruth's tragic murder, Jenny seeks closure and a chance to mend her strained marriage. However, as she navigates a foreign culture, unresolved guilt and buried secrets from her past resurface, threatening to change her life forever. The narrative explores themes of friendship, loss, and the complexities of personal redemption.

Alice und Jake, ein frisch verheiratetes Ehepaar, jung, gutaussehend, erfolgreich. Zur Hochzeit erhalten sie eine Einladung, dem »Pakt« beizutreten, mit dem Ziel, ihre Ehe glücklich und lebendig zu gestalten. Die Grundregeln klingen vernünftig: Anrufe des Partners immer annehmen. Häufig zusammen verreisen. Geschenke machen. Warum also nicht dabei sein? Doch schon bald ist klar, sie können dem Pakt nicht mehr entkommen, schlimmer noch, die Strafen für Vergehen sind drakonisch. Ein Treueschwur, der zu einem der schlimmsten Albträume wird.

Zwei Frauen und die dunklen Schatten der Vergangenheit Seit ihre beste Freundin vor vierzehn Jahren in Alabama tot aufgefunden wurde, ist es Jenny nicht gelungen, sich von ihrer tiefen Trauer und ihren eigenen Schuldgefühlen zu befreien. In China – einem Land, das sie immer gemeinsam mit Amanda Ruth bereisen wollte – will sie endlich Abschied nehmen und die Asche ihrer Freundin über dem Jangtse verstreuen. Doch die Flusskreuzfahrt wird für Jenny zu einer Reise in die Vergangenheit, denn bevor sie ihren Schmerz loslassen kann, muss sie sich erst mit dem auseinandersetzen, was damals in Alabama wirklich geschah.