Bøger af Soraya Lane

Syv døtre. Syv hemmeligheder. Syv kærlighedshistorier.En storslået og medrivende krønike af bestsellerforfatter Soraya Lane om syv døtre, hvis historier på fængende vis bindes sammen over otte planlagte bøger.DEN ITALIENSKE DATTER er første bog i serien.Lily har netop opdaget en familiehemmelighed. Hendes bedstemor blev født på et mødrehjem for ugifte kvinder, og hun aner intet om omstændighederne. De eneste spor, hun har, er en gammel italiensk opskrift og et teaterprogram fra La Scala i Milano.Da Lily får tilbudt et job på en italiensk vingård, siger hun straks ja, og snart er hun på sporet af en tragisk kærlighedshistorie – hvor familier knuses, og hvor to elskende er villige til at ofre alt. Lily opdager også sandheden om sig selv og møder uventet kærligheden …Anden bog i serien, DEN CUBANSKE DATTER, udkommer i 2024.

Syv døtre. Syv hemmeligheder. Syv kærlighedshistorier. En tragisk familiehemmelighed, en malerisk græsk ø – og stor kærlighed. Ella har længe følt, at der mangler noget i hendes liv. Så da hun modtager en mystisk æske fra et tidligere mødrehjem i London med sin afdøde bedstemors navn på, ser hun det som et tegn. Æsken indeholder kun et falmet foto fra en ø i Grækenland og et gammelt nodeark. Ella går omgående i gang med at komme til bunds i mysteriet. Mens hun undersøger nodearket, møder hun den charmerende musiker Gabriel, som lover at hjælpe hende med at finde svar. Billedet fører Ella til en smuk græsk ø. I et malerisk lille hus ved det turkisblå hav opdager hun mere end bare sin længe forsømte kreativitet. Ledetrådene fører hende på sporet af en tragisk familiehistorie, der vil ændre hendes liv. DEN GRÆSKE DATTER er tredje bog i serien om de forsvundne døtre. Bøgerne er selvstændige fortællinger og kan læses både enkeltvis og i sammenhæng.

Soldatens kæresteMiniserie: Larkville-arven (7/8)Nate Calhoun er vendt tilbage fra specialstyrkerne, men kæmper med at tilpasse sig livet i den lille by. Så det er en lettelse at trække sig tilbage til gæstehuset med minderne og en flaske whisky som eneste selskab.Sarah Anderson er den eneste, der kan se Nates smerte igennem hans vrisne ydre. Dengang, de som unge var kærester, var de uadskillelige – indtil han rejste og knuste hendes hjerte. Men da de begynder at omgås hinanden, som de gjorde engang; red om kap, hang ud og sludrede om løst og fast,finder de ud af, at det, de engang havde, ikke er helt dødt …En cowboys kærlighedReece Weston havde aldrig holdt et spædbarn i sine arme, før den nat han redder Jessica Cassidy i en storm og hjælper hende med at føde. Jessica glemmer aldrig sin redningsmand og griber chancen for at gengælde ham hjælpen, da den viser sig.Reece havde ellers slået sig til tåls med at leve som kvægfarmer og single langt ude i bushen, da Jessica og hendes bedårende lille datter flytter ind og alle hans stålsatte beslutninger begynder at smuldre.

Paris, 1939: Gazing out at the glittering skyline, Evelina clutches the letter from her love in shaking hands. "I know I do not deserve you, my darling, but I pray that you will change your mind. You have my heart, and I hope that nothing will keep us apart..."London, present day. Blake gazes down at a scrap of shimmering silver velvet attached to a faded dress design. They were left by her great-grandmother at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers, and now that her beloved grandmother has passed, the designer's signature is the only clue Blake has about her biological family. Armed with a plane ticket, a Paris address and the details of a handsome fashion curator named Henri, Blake is determined to find out the truth about her talented great-grandmother Evelina's life. Perhaps doing so will help Blake get her old spark for designing back, after her dreams have sat forgotten for so long. Soon Blake is walking down the Champs-Elysees and enjoying intimate dinners with Henri, who is researching Evelina's work as one of Paris' most celebrated designers, whose bold designs rivalled Coco Chanel's. Soon Henri and Blake grow closer, uncovering Evelina's legacy, and her forbidden romance that set the fashion world ablaze. As Blake discovers the devastating choice that caused Evelina to flee the most romantic city in the world, she wonders if she, too, could do the impossible and risk everything for love with Henri. Or will the fallout of Evelina's heart-wrenching past drive Blake back home?A completely addictive and emotional novel about family secrets, forbidden love and having the courage to follow your dreams. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.

Lake Geneva, 1951: Delphine looked up at Florian, her fingers grazing his cheek as she pressed her mouth to his, the sapphire tiara sparkling beside them. "Yes," she whispered against his lips. "I will marry you. If you can find a way, then I promise you. I will marry you." London, present day. Georgia holds the rare pink sapphire in her hands, watching it glitter in the morning light. It was left for her at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted. But how is it connected to the secrets of her family's complicated history? Georgia tries to forget about the sapphire, her heart too bruised by past hurts. But when she discovers the gemstone was part of a priceless tiara owned by the Italian royal family, she is drawn in by the mystery surrounding it. Her only way of finding answers is to travel to Lake Geneva to meet with the man who inherited the stunning tiara from his grandfather. When she arrives at the breathtaking lakeside city, handsome Luca tells her he's been searching for the missing stone for years and is eager to piece together how it arrived at Hope's House. As they spend sun-drenched days together, Georgia and Luca grow closer and uncover the passionate, forbidden love story of Delphine and Florian, whose tragic romance forced Delphine to make a heartbreaking decision with devastating consequences... As Georgia comes to terms with the decades-old secret, will it shatter everything she thought she knew about herself? Or will Delphine's courage inspire her to open up her own heart and build a new life with Luca? A completely gripping and escapist read about family mysteries and true love that lasts a lifetime, that will leave you spellbound. The perfect read for fans of Lucinda Riley, Victoria Hislop and Santa Montefiore. This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone. What everyone is saying about the Lost Daughters series: "Wow, I was really touched by this amazing book... So heartwarming and moving... One of my favourite books of this year! I just loved it so much!... It gave me all the feels... Perfect.' Angelic Light, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my gosh... I loved it!... Heartwarming yet heartbreaking. I was engrossed from the beginning and read in two sittings! It felt so real... Wonderful." @karen_loves_reading, ¿¿¿¿¿

Syv døtre. Syv hemmeligheder. Syv kærlighedshistorier. En storslået og medrivende krønike af bestsellerforfatter Soraya Lane om syv døtre, hvis historier på fængende vis bindes sammen over otte bøger. Claudia kan ikke tro det. Hendes bedstemor blev født på et mødrehjem og siden i al hemmelighed bortadopteret. Intet af det, hun hele livet har troet, hun vidste om sin familie, er sandt. Ingen synes at vide noget om bedstemorens biologiske familie, og de eneste spor, som blev efterladt på mødrehjemmet, er en skitse af et våbenskjold og et visitkort. Begge dele peger på mystisk vis mod Cuba, og Claudia beslutter sig impulsivt for at efterforske sagen for at afdække sine rødder. Kort efter befinder Claudia sig på magiske Cuba, hvor våbenskjoldet peger hende i retning af den sagnomspundne, styrtende rige Diaz-familie. Mateo, en lokal kok, hjælper hende med at finde flere spor, og Claudia får snart færten af en ufattelig historie om den såkaldte Sukkerkonges yndlingsdatter Esmeralda Diaz. En kvinde så smuk, at alle stirrede, når hun trådte ind i lokalet. Men er den glamourøse Diaz-familie virkelig forbundet til Claudias bedstemor? I mellemtiden blomstrer følelserne mellem Claudia og Mateo, men det skal snart vise sig, at det ikke kun er i fortiden, at der er hemmeligheder begravet. DEN CUBANSKE DATTER er anden bog i serien om de forsvundne døtre. Bøgerne er selvstændige fortællinger og kan læses både enkeltvis og i sammenhæng.

"My darling B, my heart, my soul. I only wish we'd had longer. Longer to search for the daughter that I should never have given up. The daughter that I should have been brave enough to keep, brave enough to tell you about, brave enough to tell the world about." London, present day. As Ella looks down at a faded black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child alongside a yellowing piece of sheet music, she wonders how the two things can possibly relate to her own family. The items were left for her family at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers whose babies were adopted. Soon Ella learns that the photograph was taken on the picturesque Greek island of Skopelos, nestled in the turquoise calming waters of the Aegean sea, and that the woman in the photo holds the key to her family's heritage. As she opens up to her new flame Gabriel, he tells her that she should go to the island to unravel the mystery and that he will wait for her. Though Ella is torn she decides to go and once there, she discovers a heart-wrenching story of a royal family forced to leave their country for a new life in London, and of a girl with a unique talent for music who captured the heart of a young violinist but was forced to leave him and London behind for the sake of her family. When Ella discovers the sacrifice made by the two young lovers and comes face to face with her forgotten Greek family, will their story give her the courage to follow her own heart back to London and Gabriel, or will the beauty of the island capture her heart and lead her to a new love altogether? A totally addictive and heartbreaking novel about the strength of family ties and never giving up on true love. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop. This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone. What everyone is saying about the Lost Daughters series: "Wow, I was really touched by this amazing book... So heartwarming and moving... One of my favourite books of this year! I just loved it so much!... It gave me all the feels... Perfect.' Angelic Light, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my gosh... I loved it!... Heartwarming yet heartbreaking. I was engrossed from the beginning and read in two sittings! It felt so real... Wonderful." @karen_loves_reading, ¿¿¿¿¿

Her big brother's best friend... Amanda Jones is less than impressed when Scott Gregory arrives at the airport to collect her on his Harley Davison. Her big brother's former best friend, Scott used to drive her mad when they were kids, and she's never forgotten about the kiss they shared when she was sixteen. Scott isn't shy with women, but he knows that Amanda is firmly out of bounds. She is the little sister of his childhood best friend, and he knows her brother wouldn't be impressed if he went there with the one girl he's been warned away from since they were teenagers. But Amanda isn't anything like the girl she used to be, and Scott has never run away from a challenge... This is the second book in Soraya's 'Montana' series

When a storm hits Montana and makes it impossible for Blake Jones to head home on Christmas Eve, the last thing he expects is to end up hosting guests at his place. But when he finds Jasmine and her young daughter stranded on the side of the road, he doesn't hesitate to rescue them and take them home. Jasmine hasn't been back to Rancher's Valley for years, and when her car gets stuck in snow she's wishing she'd never returned. Although her sexy rescuer does make up for the inconvenience, and after one night in his company, she starts to think that maybe swearing off men for good wasn't her best plan... Blake has never settled down before, and Jasmine's had her heart broken so badly in the past that she's always been afraid to let anyone close. But with Jasmine set to return to the city, Blake has to put his heart on the line to prove to her that it's time to return home to Rancher's Valley for good.

Best friends reunited... into a marriage of convenience? Jack and Maddison were best friends growing up, but when Maddison moved to the big city to pursue her dreams, they struggled to stay in touch. When Maddison returns home after years away, Jack is all grown up and ready to make up for lost time. And so is Maddison... the only trouble is, Jack needs more than a friend. So when she suggests that a marriage of convenience could help Jack save his ranch, it seems like everything is falling into place. Until Jack finds out that Maddison wants a baby. Their friendship is too important to ruin, but after a night of unexpected passion, everything changes. Because Maddison is pregnant and Jack's made it clear that their marriage will be one of convenience only. And he never wants to be a dad.

Cuba, 1950: As Esmeralda moved past Christopher, her breath stilled as he caught her finger in his. It was only a split-second, their fingers intertwined in a hold so brief that no one could have possibly noticed, but it told her everything she needed to know. He didn't just come to see Cuba. He travelled all this way to see me. London, present day. When Claudia discovers that her grandmother was born at Hope's House, a home for unmarried mothers, everything she thought she knew about her family is shattered in an instant. Looking down at a faded family crest, she is determined to discover how it can possibly relate to her grandmother. Soon Claudia learns that the crest belongs to the Diaz family, once one of the wealthiest dynasties in Cuba. Impulsively Claudia books a ticket to Havana, feeling sure in her heart that she will be able to uncover her family's true story. Arriving in the bustling and vibrant city she meets a young man named Mateo, a chef who loves nothing more than to cook his family's recipes. As they get to know each other over dinner, Mateo says that his grandfather worked for the Diaz family and he too wants to uncover what happened. But when they arrive at the Diaz family home, they find it completely abandoned as if preserved in time from the 1950s. It's not long before they uncover a heartbreaking story about Claudia's family and of a young woman who was forced to leave behind everything she'd ever known in search of true love. As Claudia becomes closer to Mateo, will her family's story of bravery and sacrifice inspire her to follow her own heart to Cuba? Or will the tragic love story force her home? An utterly gripping and heart-wrenching novel about family secrets, lost loves and new beginnings. Perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Lucinda Riley and Victoria Hislop.What everyone is saying about Soraya Lane: "Outstanding, I wanted to stay awake to read more and kept finding 5 minutes here and there to pick up the book!... Amazingly written." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing... I cried buckets, I laughed, and totally loved it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I started this book last night and finished it today... I couldn't stop reading... Heartfelt... I was moved to tears... touched my heart in every way imaginable." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A captivating story that I was drawn into from the first page." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book grabbed me from page one!" @annette_reads_daily, ¿¿¿¿¿

"Estee, I bought this ring the day after I saw you on stage at La Scala, all those years ago. You're the only woman I've ever loved." Estee wanted to see it so badly, but instead she reached for Felix's hand and gently closed it over the box. "No," she whispered. "I want you to propose only when you're truly free."When Lily is called to a lawyer's office in London, she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. There, she is told that her grandmother was born at Hope House, a home for unmarried mothers, and is given a box containing the only clues to her true heritage. Peeling back the delicate layers of paper she finds an Italian recipe and a theatre programme.Travelling to Italy and taking a job on a vineyard, Lily is determined to unravel the mystery of her past. The vineyard owners, in particular their charming son Antonio, offer to help. They tell Lily that the recipe belongs to the wealthy Rossi family, known for their famous bakeries which opened after the Second World War. Antonio offers to drive Lily to the Rossis' village and deep down, Lily is delighted to have him as her guide.When Lily arrives and shows the recipe to the surviving members of the family, it is clear that she has unearthed a tragic love story: of a young girl named Estee and a boy named Felix. Of a childhood friendship which developed into a passionate love affair. Of a family torn apart by wealth and of two young people who were prepared to sacrifice everything for love.But when Lily finds out the truth about her family and who she really is, will she too be able to follow her heart?An utterly enchanting and heartbreaking novel about lost loves, family secrets and enduring hope. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop.

Kærlighedsøen Den blaserte rigmand Xander Marinakos opfatter en lille, græsk ø som en mulighed for at tjene flere penge, indtil han bliver fascineret af øens smukke ejer, Lea Romes. Da deres ene nat sammen får uventede konsekvenser, bliver Xander nødt til at foretage sit livs største investering og lægge sit hjerte åbent for den selvstændige Lea for at overbevise hende om, at de kan leve lykkeligt sammen … til deres dages ende!Hans bedste ven Rebecca og Ben havde altid været bedste venner, og alle omkring dem havde altid troet, at de ville blive gift en dag. Men da de endelig gav efter for deres følelser, var det aftenen før, Ben skulle forlade landet for at blive en international polospiller. Tre år senere vender Ben tilbage til Australien og Rebeccas liv. Han er en sportsstjerne, som er vant til, at kvinderne kaster sig for fødderne af ham, og hun er tjener og alenemor. Hvad kunne de have til fælles nu?

ER DU VORES NYE LÆRER?• Elsker du børn, og har du lyst til at drive en lille landsbyskole?• Har du lyst til at blive en del af et hyggeligt landsbysamfund?• Vil du gerne være en værdifuld og værdsat del af vores lille samfund?Så kom og besøg os i Bellaroo Creek. Hvis du er en engageret lærer, der vil være i stand til at påtage dig driften af og undervisningen på vores lille skole, hører vi gerne fra dig. Lej en bolig for bare $1 om ugen og hjælp os med at redde vores skole og vores by.

Billionaires, cowboys, and romance collide during the holidays in this next book in the River Ranch series!

Overraskelser på paradisøen Dr. Anna Gray, som føler sig bedre tilpas hjemme med en bog end på stranden, er trådt udenfor sin tryghedszone for at hjælpe sin mor med at indrette hendes bryllupsresort til den første begivenhed. Men da den pragtfulde Leo di Marquez kommer sejlende til La Isla Marina, føler Anna sig fristet til at opgive sin reserverede holdning, et kys ad gangen, og med uventede følger.En lærer kommer til byen ER DU VORES NYE LÆRER? • Elsker du børn, og har du lyst til at drive en lille landsbyskole? • Har du lyst til at blive en del af et hyggeligt landsbysamfund? • Vil du gerne være en værdifuld og værdsat del af vores lille samfund? Så kom og besøg os i Bellaroo Creek. Hvis du er en engageret lærer, der vil være i stand til at påtage dig driften af og undervisningen på vores lille skole, hører vi gerne fra dig. Lej en bolig for bare $1 om ugen og hjælp os med at redde vores skole og vores by.

Lykke på lånt tid Mitch’ bror skal giftes med Mitch’ ekskæreste! Fint med Mitch, men vinmilliardæren overtaler alligevel sin assistent, Lila, til at tage med til vingården i Spanien og spille hans forlovede i to uger, så familien ikke drukner ham i sympati under bryllupsfestivitassen. Og det er nemt for Lila at spille forelsket. Hun har været det fra første arbejdsdag, og nu forelsker hun sig også i en familie og en vingård. Nye sider af Lila dukker op, da hun smider de tykke brilleglas og det kedelige tøj, men hun holder stadig på en hemmelighed, der frustrerer Mitch lige så meget, som hans gådefulde og overraskende smukke assistent fascinerer ham.Soldatens kæreste Nate Calhoun er vendt tilbage fra specialstyrkerne, men kæmper med at tilpasse sig livet i den lille by. Så det er en lettelse at trække sig tilbage til gæstehuset med minderne og en flaske whisky som eneste selskab. Sarah Anderson er den eneste, der kan se Nates smerte igennem hans vrisne ydre. Dengang, de som unge var kærester, var de uadskillelige – indtil han rejste og knuste hendes hjerte. Men da de begynder at omgås hinanden, som de gjorde engang; red om kap, hang ud og sludrede om løst og fast,finder de ud af, at det, de engang havde, ikke er helt dødt …

Et uplanlagt frieri Laurel Sommers verden styrter i grus, da hun opdager, at hendes far havde haft en affære, som betyder, at han har endnu en datter. Nu er hun så blevet hyret til at planlægge stedsøsterens overdådige kendisbryllup. Laurels ekskæreste er også inviteret med til brylluppet, så da gommens flotte bror foreslår, at han kan spille hendes nye kæreste, siger hun ikke nej. Dan Black er stuntman, og hans forhold minder lidt om hans arbejde. De er altid midlertidige. Men det viser sig hurtigt, at hans følelser for Laurel er af en mere varig art, og han begynder at overveje, om han skal fri til hende ...Soldatens brud Den tidligere flådesoldat Tom Cartwright har ikke let ved at vende tilbage til et liv som civil. Hans lille niece er hans eneste solskinsstråle, og derfor går han med til at være centrum for hendes foredrag i klassen. Skolelæreren Caitlin Rose ved alt om skuffelser. En gang drømte hun om at danse på en scene, men nu uddanner hun andre til at gøre det, hun aldrig selv kom til. Hun har lært på den hårde måde, at hun kun kan stole på sig selv. Og dog, når Tom ser på hende med sine store, brune øjne, er hun fortabt. Kan Caitlin slå revner i den mur, der omgiver denne soldats krigshærgede hjerte?En romantisk kærlighedshistorie fra Harlequin

Hans bedste venRebecca Stewart og Ben McFarlane havde altid været bedste venner, og alle omkring dem havde altid troet, at de ville blive gift en dag. Men da de endelig gav efter for deres følelser, var det aftenen før, Ben skulle forlade landet for at blive en international polospiller.Tre år senere vender Ben tilbage til Australien og Rebeccas liv. Han er en sportsstjerne, som er vant til, at kvinderne kaster sig for fødderne af ham, og hun er tjener og alenemor. De har dog en meget vigtig ting til fælles.Nu skal Rebecca bare finde de rette ord til at fortælle Ben, at han er blevet far!En upassende brudMiniserie: Prinserne fra Montenevada (2)Prins Mychale tager op til kongefamiliens hus i bjergene for at være alene. Men en anden har fået samme idé, så han må dele stedet med Abby og hendes yndige lille pige.Mychale har sagt ja til at indgå et arrangeret ægteskab, men Abby Donair er langt fra en passende brud. Men hun gør ham glad og får ham til at slappe af for første gang i mange år. Abby har taget sin søsters barn til sig med hele sit hjerte. Men kan hun forvente, at prinsen skal gøre det samme?

En lærer kommer til byenMiniserie: Bellaroo Creek (3/3)ER DU VORES NYE LÆRER?• Elsker du børn, og har du lyst til at drive en lille landsbyskole?• Har du lyst til at blive en del af et hyggeligt landsbysamfund?• Vil du gerne være en værdifuld og værdsat del af vores lille samfund?Så kom og besøg os i Bellaroo Creek. Hvis du er en engageret lærer, der vil være i stand til at påtage dig driften af og undervisningen på vores lille skole, hører vi gerne fra dig. Lej en bolig for bare $1 om ugen og hjælp os med at redde vores skole og vores by.Drømmen om et barnFra bryllupsmirakel til babymirakel.Trace McKane kunne ikke være lykkeligere, end da hans livs Kira sagde ’ja’ i kirken.Men de små McKanes lader vente på sig – og i takt med at drømmen om et barn falmer, mister parret også gradvist nærheden og båndet, der knytter dem sammen,og Trace sover nu i udhuset.Men da deres navne endelig når toppen på adoptionslisten, vender han tilbage ved sin smukke kones side. Kira er rørt over at se, hvor langt Trace vi gå i forsøget på at opfylde alle hendes drømme og hun indser med et, at med ham har hun præcis den familie, hun behøver. Men miraklernes tid er ikke forbi...

Dyrlægen og hestehviskerenMiniserie: Larkville-arven (3/8)Da Alexandra Patterson ankommer til Wararra Stutteri, skifter hun bylivet ud med et liv midt i ingenting. Som nyuddannet dyrlæge forventes det måske, at hun vil foretrække forkælede hundehvalpe frem for præmierede hingste, men Alex er fast besluttet på at vise, at hun kan klare det …Den dystre avler, Jack Connor, får noget af et chok … Kvinderne i hans liv har aldrig voldt ham andet end smerte, og det var meningen, at Alexandra skulle have været Alexander. I stedet står der nu en lillebitte blond pige foran ham med sin lyserøde kuffert og er irriterende tiltrækkende!Soldatens brudDen tidligere flådesoldat Tom Cartwright har ikke let ved at vende tilbage til et liv som civil. Hans lille niece er hans eneste solskinsstråle, og derfor går han med til at være centrum for hendes foredrag i klassen.Skolelæreren Caitlin Rose ved alt om skuffelser. En gang drømte hun om at danse på en scene, men nu uddanner hun andre til at gøre det, hun aldrig selv kom til. Hun har lært på den hårde måde, at hun kun kan stole på sig selv.Og dog … Da Tom ser på hende med sine store, brune øjne, er hun fortabt.Kan Caitlin slå revner i den mur, der omgiver denne soldats krigshærgede hjerte?