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A vintage necklace. A long-hidden secret. A second chance for love. From a USA Today Bestselling Author. When costume designer Ariana Ricci leaves her groom at the altar, she seeks solace at the Palm Springs home of her great-aunt, a Texas-born Hollywood legend who began her career as an extra on the film Roman Holiday. While opening yellowed, 1950s letters postmarked Italy, Ariana discovers relics from her great-aunt's hidden past, including an intriguing necklace that Audrey Hepburn gave her during the filming of the movie. Aching for a fresh start and the chance to resolve an unfinished story, the two embark on a journey to the sun-dappled shores of Lake Como, Italy that will illuminate secrets of a bygone era and offer second chances to each of them-if they are bold enough to seize them. Escape on a heartwarming journey to Lake Como and the set of Roman Holiday in Hepburn's Necklace today. From Jan Moran, the USA Today bestselling author of romantic women's fiction, including The Chocolatier, comes a saga of love and second chances at any age. Also enjoy her contemporary Summer Beach series and the historical novels, The Winemakers and The Perfumer: Scent of Triumph. Escape on a heartwarming journey to Lake Como and the set of Roman Holiday in Hepburn's Necklace today. REVIEWS "Second chances, twists of fate, and a glittering Lake Como backdrop combine to create Jan Moran's latest stunning read. Weaving back and forth through time, Moran creates an epic tale of love and loss that can't help but make readers question what might have been. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, HEPBURN'S NECKLACE proves that Jan Moran is a writer at the top of her game and a storyteller to remember." - Kristy Woodson Harvey, USA Today Bestselling author of Feels Like Falling

Un nuovo inizio. Una soleggiata località di mare. Un'estate per riscoprire la propria vita.Una nuova serie da leggere in spiaggia, ambientata in California, nell'incantevole villaggio di Summer Beach.Dopo aver perso il lavoro, e non solo, Marina Moore prova a cercare rifugio al Coral Cottage, la casa al mare della sua amata nonna. Ormai più che adulta e con i figli al college, la donna ha comunque un gran bisogno dei consigli dell'anziana per ricominciare a vivere al meglio la propria vita. Incontra una vecchia amica, Ivy Bay, proprietaria del Seabreeze Inn, che la incoraggia a condividere il suo amore per il buon cibo al mercato agricolo locale. Poco dopo la raggiunge a Summer Beach anche Kai, la sorella, in pausa estiva dalla sua compagnia di musical. Insieme, le sorelle scopriranno che la vita potrebbe riservare a ciascuna di loro una seconda possibilità.Jack Ventana si è appena preso un periodo sabbatico di sei mesi per scrivere finalmente il suo primo libro. L'unica compagnia che desidera è quella del suo curioso e maldestro cucciolone di labrador retriever, ma quando riceve una telefonata da una vecchia collega, scopre che la sua vita sta per cambiare in un modo che mai si sarebbe immaginato. Inoltre, all'orizzonte, ecco anche la prospettiva di un nuovo amore.Quella che era iniziata come una breve fuga solitaria è destinata a cambiare la vita di Marina, soprattutto quando le ricerche di Jack riporteranno alla luce il passato nascosto di sua nonna Ginger. Unitevi alla divertente atmosfera di Summer Beach, un luogo magico dove i legami di amicizia e amore diventano indissolubili.Su Jan Moran e la sua fortunata serie Coral Cottage:"Adoro il fatto che nelle storie di Jan ci siano sempre donne d'affari intelligenti e forti. Al centro di tutti i suoi libri c'è una famiglia solida e affiatata". - Recensione di B.J.T. ¿¿¿¿¿"Jan Moran è la nuova regina del romanzo contemporaneo". - Rebecca Forster, autrice bestseller di USA Today"[Jan Moran è] una voce avvincente da seguire". - Booklist ¿¿¿¿¿"Ogni libro di Jan Moran è accattivante e riflette il suo amore per la parola scritta, oltre che la sua insaziabile curiosità". - Recensione di Andrea S. ¿¿¿¿¿In Italia sono già stati tradotti tre suoi famosi romanzi: La casa dei profumi dimenticati, Il giardino dei profumi perduti e La piccola bottega del cioccolato. (lib)

A beach cafe. An event to remember. The summer heats up with friendship and fun. When Marina Moore decides to expand her farmer's market and pop-up dinner business, the next step is a cafe on the shores of Summer Beach. But challenges loom, and Marina must quickly become more creative than ever, especially when her children need help. Her sister Kai's position in a musical theater troupe forces more changes, especially when she becomes engaged. Their sister Brooke is having marital challenges, while grandmother Ginger continues to contribute her advice on the life well-lived...if only her granddaughters will listen. Meanwhile, writer Jack Ventana stumbles onto more old secrets in Summer Beach, and his overgrown Labrador retriever puppy Scout manages to dig his way into trouble on the beach. When the status quo changes between Jack and Marina, their budding romance is threatened. Join the fun once again in Summer Beach, where the bonds of friendship and love prove unbreakable. Reviews From the author of the bestselling Seabreeze Inn at Summer Beach book series, the Coral Cottage series is a new chapter on the sunny coastline. "I love how the women in Jan's stories are always intelligent and strong businesswomen. At the core of all her books is a strong, close-knit family." - Reviewer B.J.T. "Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance." - USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Forster "[Jan Moran is] is a compelling voice to follow." - Booklist "Each of Jan Moran's books is captivating and reflects her love of the written word, as well as her insatiable curiosity." - Reviewer Andrea S.

A young French perfumer. A world at war. A personal vengeance that could destroy a family. **From a USA Today Bestselling Author** Europe, 1939: At the dawn of World War II, French perfumer Danielle Bretancourt and her German husband strive to ensure their family's safety, yet neither can foresee the ultimate cost. From London to Paris, Danielle struggles to find her missing child and aid the French Resistance, even as she grieves her losses. As the war intensifies, Danielle is forced to seek refuge in America to save the lives of her remaining family. She draws on her skills as a talented perfumer to lift her family out of crushing poverty. Yet even as she forges a new life among the Hollywood elite, she cannot forget her child nor the man who risked everything for her. Even an ocean away, she discovers that safety remains an illusion. Set between privileged lifestyles and gritty realities, The Perfumer: Scent of Triumph is one woman's story of courage, spirit, and resilience. Originally published by St. Martin's Press as Scent of Triumph. Other historical sagas by Jan Moran include The Chocolatier, The Winemakers, and Hepburn's Necklace. REVIEWS "A sweeping tale that transports readers from the lavender-scented fields of Provence to the pulsing boulevards of Paris... Heartbreaking, evocative, and inspiring...a powerful journey." - Allison Pataki, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Accidental Empress "A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow." - Booklist "A stylish, compelling story of a family. What sets this apart is the backdrop of perfumery that suffuses the story with the delicious aromas - a remarkable feat!" - Liz Trenow, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Forgotten Seamstress "A gripping World War II story of poignant love and devastating, heart-wrenching loss." - Gill Paul, USA Today and Toronto Globe & Mail Bestselling Author of The Secret Wife "A sweeping saga of one woman's journey through World War II and her unwillingness to give up even when faced with the toughest challenges." - Anita Abriel, Author of The Light After the War "Readers will devour this page-turner as the passions spin out." - Library Journal "Hard to put down...captivating. A 'must-read.'" ¿Marvel Fields, Chairman, American Society of Perfumers

A season of joy. The spirit of family. After sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay discover crates of vintage Christmas decorations at the Seabreeze Inn, they decide to open their historic beach house to the village of Summer Beach. From a Gingerbread Bake-off and a Santa Sprint on the beach to a mysterious guest who has an unusual effect on those around him, the Seabreeze Inn is the place to be this holiday season. Families and friends come together, and love is in the air-until a priceless discovery at the beachside inn complicates matters. While Ivy creates a holiday special for single guests with nowhere else to go, Bennett Dylan, the mayor of Summer Beach, helps organize Christmas celebrations. However, the holidays will test Ivy and Bennett's relationship, especially when Ivy's grown children voice their opinions. As hidden secrets surface, Ivy faces a decision that could change her life. This season, everyone is family at the Seabreeze Inn. Join residents and guests in this small beach village for the warmest of holiday gatherings. Seabreeze Christmas may be read as a standalone, or start with the USA Today bestseller, Seabreeze Inn, to get to know all the Summer Beach characters. This year, let the sleigh bells ring across the beach in a delightful holiday novel.