Bella S Secret Garden

The charming story of a young rabbit who encounters the outside world for the first time when she goes in search of crisp new lettuce. Full-color illustrations.

Frances Mayes, whose enchanting #1 New York Times bestseller Under the Tuscan Sun made the world fall in love with Tuscany, invites readers back for a delightful new season of friendship, festivity, and food, there and throughout Italy. Having spent her summers in Tuscany for the past several years, Frances Mayes relished the opportunity to experience the pleasures of primavera, an Italian spring. A sabbatical from teaching in San Francisco allowed her to return to Cortona—and her beloved house, Bramasole—just as the first green appeared on the rocky hillsides. Bella Tuscany, a companion volume to Under the Tuscan Sun, is her passionate and lyrical account of her continuing love affair with Italy. Now truly at home there, Mayes writes of her deepening connection to the land, her flourishing friendships with local people, the joys of art, food, and wine, and the rewards and occasional heartbreaks of her villa's ongoing restoration. It is also a memoir of a season of change, and of renewed possibility. As spring becomes summer she revives Bramasole's lush gardens, meets the challenges of learning a new language, tours regions from Sicily to the Veneto, and faces transitions in her family life. Filled with recipes from her Tuscan kitchen and written in the sensuous and evocative prose that has become her hallmark, Bella Tuscany is a celebration of the sweet life in Italy. Now with an excerpt from Frances Mayes's latest southern memoir, Under Magnolia.

Amidst the timeless allure of Venice, the hustle and bustle of New York City, and the rustic charm of Tuscany, follow curator Alexander Sinclair and photographer Bella Rossi as their paths intertwine, unlocking a love story that transcends art and spans continents. From moonlit conversations to gondola rides, their journey unfolds, revealing a tale of passion, destiny, and the enduring beauty of love. 'Third time in Venice" paints a vivid portrait of romance, where every page beckons with the allure of an unforgettable adventure.

_________________ ‘Thank goodness for Katie Fforde, the perfect author to bring comfort in difficult times. She really is the queen of uplifting, feel good romance.’ AJ PEARCE _________________ FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Will opening the door lead to love and happy endings? Lorna and her friend Philly work together in the grounds of a beautiful manor house in the Cotswolds. But even though they are surrounded by family and friends, the door to true love remains resolutely closed - until the day they discover a beautiful secret garden deep in the manor's grounds. Could this be the sign that their luck is about to change? _________________ The whole world loves Katie Fforde's work: 'Like a good wedding, it will leave you wiping away the tears' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Modern-day Austen. Great fun' RED 'Katie’s writing is life-enhancing and, like the love affairs, delicious. I enjoyed every minute!' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' DAILY MAIL 'Warm, brilliant and full of love' HEAT 'Delicious - gorgeous humour and the lightest of touches' SUNDAY TIMES 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' CLOSER 'Curl up on the sofa with this book and dream ... delightful' THE LADY 'Deliciously enjoyable' WOMAN AND HOME 'Uplifting and delightful' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES

“Nancy Thayer is the queen of beach books.”—The Star-Ledger In this captivating novel, New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer tells the wonderfully moving story of three women who forge a unique bond one sun-drenched summer on New England’s Dragonfly Lake. Thirty-year-old Morgan O’Keefe put her science career on hold to raise her young son. Though Morgan loves many things about staying home with her child, she feels restless and ready for a change. Struggling artist Natalie Reynolds, fed up with New York City’s hectic pace, moves to the Berkshires for a year to house-sit her aunt’s fabulous home on Dragonfly Lake, where a handsome neighbor becomes her unexpected rescuer. After her mother breaks her leg, Bella Barnaby quits her job in Austin and returns home to help out her large, boisterous family. While an attractive architect has designs on her, Bella harbors long held secret dreams of her own. Summer on Dragonfly Lake is ripe for romance, temptation, and self-discovery as the paths of these three women unexpectedly intertwine. Summer Breeze illustrates how friends, old and new, can offer comfort, infuriate, or even open one’s eyes to the astonishing possibilities of life. Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more. “Nancy Thayer has a deep and masterly understanding of love and friendship, of where the two complement and where they collide.”—Elin Hilderbrand “An entertaining and lively read that is perfect for summer reading indulgence.”—Wichita Falls Times Record News

Two rabbit kingdoms, Holland Lop and Dwarf Hotot, who have lived side by side in peace, are suddenly thrown into a war. Love was the source of their conflict, and it brought a storm that affected every rabbit living in both kingdoms. The Kings don’t want to speak with each other, and a young Dwarf Hotot rabbit finds herself right in the middle of this fight. She is the weapon of revenge for one of the kings, and she is the daughter of the other king. In a battle for love and revenge, she seems to be the only one who can bring peace to both kingdoms, and only if she doesn’t let the revenge she has been manipulated to believe corrupt the pureness of her heart. In the end, will she fail in reuniting both kingdoms and the two kingdoms left adrift forever, or will she manage to reunite both of them into the friends they once were?

One sunny day, Sophie is outside, reading her favorite book, when a robin drops a key into her hands, which unlocks a door to a lush garden. Small die-cut holes reveal gimpses of the next page.