Bücher von Barbara Josselsohn

Italy, 1943. With tears in her eyes, Giulia listens out for the sound of bombers flying overhead and thinks of the baby growing inside of her. Through the fabric of her lace dress her fingers touch the cold bullets carefully sewn into the seams. Luca might never forgive her, but she has to do this... New York, present day. When Tori Coleman discovers that her mother was adopted, her whole world shatters. Jeremy, her boyfriend, wants to get married, but how can Tori commit when she doesn't know who she truly is? The only clue to the identity of her biological family is a mysterious postcard with a photograph of an ornate wedding dress her grandmother Giulia made, which she's told was gifted to a museum on an Italian island... Tori arrives on Ciani island, surrounded by turquoise Mediterranean waters, with the sweet smell of orange blossom filling the air. She soon finds the museum and learns that Giulia was Jewish, and secretly lived there during World War Two. She thought her grandmother abandoned her mother, but was she forced to leave and give up her child? Just as she's getting closer to answers, an unexpected call from Jeremy stops Tori in her tracks. As he passionately urges her to find out the truth, suddenly Tori wishes he were in Italy by her side, ready to propose again. But then Tori is shocked to find bullets sewn into the lining of one of Giulia's dresses and a notebook claiming she did something terrible during World War Two. Will the secrets in her family help her follow her own heart, or send her home from Italy with it finally broken forever? An enchanting, unforgettable novel about desperate decisions in the dark days of war and the uplifting power of true love. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Soraya Lane and Victoria Hislop. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn: "Totally enchanting. I was immediately under the spell of the characters, it's gorgeous setting and the fast-paced plot... will capture your heart." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "The epitome of enchanting... phenomenal... magic... I cannot recommend it enough. I even stopped reading halfway through to check to see if there would be more in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... will rank in my top 2023 historical fiction reads!... It grabbed my attention immediately and had me eagerly flipping pages by the end of the first chapter!... There's so much to love about this story!... I know I've found an auto-read author. I can't wait for the second instalment." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Italy, 1943. A castle once full of love and laughter is left in ruins by the Nazis, as three sisters are torn apart by one terrible mistake... New York, present day. Broken by the loss of her beloved grandmother Annalisa, who raised her all alone, Mia is shocked when she finds an old letter sent from Italy in her belongings. Annalisa never told Mia about the magnificent, vine-covered castle on Isola di Parissi where she spent one long summer under the Italian stars. Or that she was accused of something terrible in the darkest days of World War Two... Arriving on the stunning Italian coast just a boat ride away from Parissi, Mia is devastated to find the island closed to visitors. Desperate to find out what her grandmother was hiding, she finds dark and brooding local guide Leo, who promises to help her sneak in. As they explore the crumbling castle surrounded by lush olive groves, Mia begins to fall in love with passionate Leo and the beautiful country he calls home. And soon they find handwritten notes hidden in the walls, which confirm her grandmother's heartbreaking story. Annalisa arrived on the island with her two sisters but was forced to abandon them when the Nazis invaded. Mia soon realizes that the accusation against Annalisa might be true, and that Leo has his own reasons for wanting to dig up her family's past. The terrible mistake Annalisa made tore apart the island community. Will it force Mia to leave Leo, and Italy, forever? An epic, heart-wrenching tale based on the incredible true story of an island at war. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be utterly gripped. What readers are saying about Secrets of the Italian Island: 'This book will captivate you.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Totally enchanting. I was immediately under the spell of the characters, it's gorgeous setting and the fast-paced plot... will capture your heart.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The epitome of enchanting... phenomenal... magic... I cannot recommend it enough. I even stopped reading halfway through to check to see if there would be more in the series.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

An unputdownable, feel-good Christmas romance about fresh starts, the importance of family and learning how to follow your heart. Perfect for fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Rachel Hanna and Carolyn Brown.As twinkling lights go up and snowflakes begin to fall, Laurel Hanover and her eight-year-old son are going home to the Cranberry Inn in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. Laurel can't wait to leave New York behind to help her father run the family business, and make snow angels with her son, even if it's just for Christmas. But when she walks through the door, she's shocked to find the inn in disrepair, and a letter saying her father will be gone until Christmas Eve...No one in town knows where Laurel's father is, and she doesn't know whether to be worried or angry - but she won't let the inn go under, and nothing will get in the way of the perfect Christmas for her son. Seeing the worn-out wooden bannisters, bare of festive lights, she immediately recruits her childhood friend, brooding local carpenter Joel Hutcherson. They might disagree on whether any walls actually need to come down, but each rip in the carpet makes Laurel more concerned for her father, and Joel is a welcome distraction. And when he admits that Laurel was his first crush, she realises she's falling for him.But then Laurel uncovers a card with beautiful, ornate writing amongst her father's things and learns the real reason he disappeared. And it changes everything. Worse still, she thinks Joel knew the truth all along.Laurel thought this was going to be the perfect Christmas - that maybe she had found her happy. But now there's nothing to stop her from running back to New York the moment the baubles come down... is there?What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn:"I devoured this beauty in a day! Talk about being hooked to a book! This one did it to me! Had me from the first page and didn't let go!" Goodreads reviewer"Wrenched and warmed my heart... I highly recommend this book... One of my favorites this year. Please don't miss it!" Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews, 5 stars"I am at loss of words to explain how I felt about this... wonderful... will stay with me for a long time." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She held the letter that she had found in the garden, and noticed the distinctive curls of her father's handwriting etched on the worn paper. Her life had already been turned upside down by one family secret, would his last words force her to leave her childhood home forever? When Caroline left Lake Summers thirty years ago, she thought she'd never go back to the place where she lost her parents. But when she finds out that the town's lily garden lovingly built by her mother is going to be destroyed, she knows she must return from Chicago to save it. Caroline and her daughter Lee are welcomed home by the warm smile of her mother's best friend Maxine, and piles of pancakes at her cozy little restaurant in town. And Caroline soon learns that she isn't the only person invested in saving her mother's legacy, when she meets handsome historian Aaron. As she gets to know him, strolling along the sparkling lakeshore, she can't imagine anywhere else she'd rather be. But then Caroline learns a terrible secret about the day her mother died. And soon the real reason Aaron is in Lake Summers comes to light. Will the truth about the people she loves force her to give up a future with Aaron, and the beautiful town that has always been in her heart? An utterly uplifting and heart-warming story about forgiveness and family. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn:"I am at loss of words to explain how I felt about this... a wonderful masterpiece... will stay with me for a long time." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book about second chances both wrenched and warmed my heart... I highly recommend this book... One of my favorites this year. Please don't miss it!" Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews, 5 stars "This book, uplifting and lovely, is very important in this time of chaos and uncertainty. Read it to sooth your frazzled nerves and to restore your faith in humanity." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "I did not want to put this book down... A page-turner... Engrossing." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Will touch your heart... I wanted the book to keep going on." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book is filled with romance... I don't want to say goodbye." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "It's wonderful to pick up a book and get lost inside its pages... I was swept up... I didn't want the book to end. Moving, heartfelt and wonderful... This was just the kind of read I needed right now. Highly recommended." Jessica Belmont, 5 stars"A romantic novel that you won't want to put down... By the end of the book, you'll wish that you could visit and spend time there yourself!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Three generations. One summer that will change everything.Growing up in Lake Summers, Jenna and her mother Sweet were known as the bluebell girls. Jenna was carefree, always running barefoot through their wildflower garden, and no one expected her to live in their little lake house in the Adirondack Mountains forever. But when Sweet's health declines Jenna must return from her life near New York, and with her own daughter Sophie in tow, their family home comes to life again.Away from the stress of her recent divorce, Jenna finds comfort in lazy afternoons along the water and long nights watching Sweet tell Sophie stories about her long-lost loves. And when she meets Sweet's new next-door neighbour Troy, she recognizes him instantly as the boy with whom she shared her first kiss.Seeing Troy reminds Jenna of just how reckless she once was, but as their feelings resurface, so do the secrets they hide about a tragedy in their past. And with Sweet and Sophie closer than ever before, Jenna is forced to make a choice: will she flee again, or is she finally brave enough to be honest with Troy and settle down in Lake Summers forever?An unforgettable romance that will whisk you away to the sunny shores of Lake Summers. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and anyone who's ever dreamed of rekindling a long-lost love. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn:"This book about second chances both wrenched and warmed my heart… I highly recommend this book… One of my favorites this year. Please don't miss it!" Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews, 5 stars<"This book, uplifting and lovely, is very important in this time of chaos and uncertainty. Read it to sooth your frazzled nerves and to restore your faith in humanity." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"I did not want to put this book down. With sympathetic and believable characters, a plot that moved along at a good clip, and a compelling story line, this book was a page-turner… A well-written and engrossing story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"A beautiful story… I was completely entranced." Book Reviews By Shalini"This book was special… a feel-good romance that would be perfect for a vacation read or a day off. Fans of cute romances will not be disappointed!" (e)Book Nerd Reviews"A heartfelt bittersweet read... Whisks you away to the lake for your summer vacay!!... Absolutely gorgeous summer read." Bookworms United Book Club"Will touch your heart… I wanted the book to keep going on." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This book is filled with romance… I don't want to say goodbye." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"It left me smiling." Audio Killed the Bookmark"It's wonderful to pick up a book and get lost inside its pages. This is exactly what happened with The Lilac House. I was swept up… I didn't want the book to end. Moving, heartfelt and wonderful… This was just the kind of read I needed right now. Highly recommended." Jessica Belmont, 5 stars