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Hladina v plamenech - Jan Moran
O knize Hladina v plamenech Ve špinavém přístavním městě Anglie na prahu 20. století se potkávají dva lidé, kteří už nemají co ztratit. Oliver si pod kůží nese temnou minulost a Nancy se naučila přežít dřív, než stihla dospět. Oba jsou vyvrženci na okraji společnosti a oba vědí, že žádná příležitost není zadarmo. Když se jejich cesty protnou, vznikne spojenectví stejně křehké jako nebezpečné.
Summer Is for Book Lovers: Readers Share Their Favorites
Lifestyle Vacation reading starts now. The post Summer Is for Book Lovers: Readers Share Their Favorites appeared first on Camille Styles. May 23, 2026 - 17:15 21 We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. There’s something magical about summer reading—the way a good book can whisk you away to another place, all while you’re lounging in the sun or curled up during a lazy afternoon. We know our readers are never far from their next favorite read.
Hladina v plamenech přehled
Ve špinavém přístavním městě Anglie na prahu 20. století se potkávají dva lidé, kteří už nemají co ztratit. Oliver si pod kůží nese temnou minulost a Nancy se naučila přežít dřív, než stihla dospět. Oba jsou vyvrženci na okraji společnosti a oba vědí, že žádná šance není zadarmo. Když se jejich cesty protnou, vznikne spojenectví stejně křehké jako nebezpečné. Nečekaná šance na lepší život je vtáhne do řetězce pronásledování, nedůvěry, pomsty a mocných intrik dalece přesahujících jejich možnosti.
Summer Beach Welcome Kit
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Kobo BOGO Promo, Facebook Live Event, and Giveaway!
I'm happy to share that several of my books have been chosen for Kobo‘s exclusive BOGO Sale (Buy One, Get One). This Kobo BOGO Promo runs all month, May 1 to May 31, 2024. Read more and save more! Join me and my fellow author friends, including Pamela Kelley, Rachel Hanna, Elana Johnson, B.E. Baker, Kellie Coates Gilbert, Leeanna Morgan, and Kay Correll.
Bling Giveaway: Nadri Necklace! NEW: SEABREEZE GALA Debut Celebration
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Mandarin Orange and Avocado Salad Recipe
This sunny salad is a favorite among my guests for its fresh, vibrant balance of creamy avocado, crisp greens, and juicy mandarin orange slices. In Seabreeze Gala, this is a quick family favorite enjoyed with shrimp right off the grill. The citrus dressing is light and flavorful. For an easy spring or summer meal, I often add pair with tomato-basil soup, crab bisque, or another light soup.
Mom’s Choice Awards Names Beach View Lane by Jan Moran Among the Best in Family-Friendly Products
Mom's Choice Award Winner, Beach View Lane by Jan Moran USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Honored for New Novel I am thrilled the Mom's Choice Awards honored my novel, Beach View Lane.” — Jan Moran, USA Today Bestselling Novelist SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, January 30, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beach View Lane, a new book by USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling women’s fiction author Jan Moran, has earned the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award®.
Long Reading Nights Giveaway
Long nights are made for READING! Here are ten lovely books that are guaranteed to warm your heart this winter—and one lucky reader will win them all! Tap the image below to enter the Long Reading Nights Giveaway: *̣̥☆·͙̥‧•‧·‧̩̥‧̩̥·‧•‧·‧̩̥˟͙˟͙‧̩̥·‧•‧·‧̩̥•‧·‧̩̥‧·͙̥̣☆*̣̥ THE VINEYARD AT PAINTED MOON by Susan Mallery Step into the vineyard with Susan Mallery’s most irresistible novel yet, as one woman searches for the perfect blend of love, family and wine.
Weekend Beach Binge Reads - Ebooks and Audiobooks, Oh My!
Ebooks & Audiobooks: Beach Read Book Bundle Sale on the Jan Moran Store We're bundling up some of my summer beach read bestsellers in ebooks and audiobooks! Here you go, your weekend binge books. We also added new Gift Cards this week for your reader friends (and at 10% off). More coming soon as we continue building out the reader-direct shop.
Beach View Lane | Crown Island Series, Book 1 by Jan Moran
Grab your beach cruiser and head to the Majestic Hotel on Crown Island! Start a heartwarming family saga set in a charming beach town. April Raines is facing the end of her long-term marriage after her husband begins another family. Eager for a fresh start, she returns home with her grown daughters to Crown Island, just off the coast of Southern California. When Ryan Kingston acquires the historical Majestic Hotel, he is determined to bring the vintage Victorian beach resort back to life.
Bundt Pan Pound Cake
From as long as I can remember, my mother or grandmother would prepare this fancy-looking bundt pan pound cake, which is easy to prepare from pantry staples. The name is derived from the ingredients: one pound each of butter, sugar, and flour. My mother would serve it to guests plain, or with a variety of light glazes for flavor. In Seabreeze Reunion, I included this recipe in the story because it is such a fond family memory.
Books for your Christmas Gift List
If you’re making your holiday shopping list and checking it twice, don’t forget books! Giving the gift of a book you’ve enjoyed is a thoughtful gesture for Christmas gift-giving or anytime of year. These heartwarming, historical family sagas and book club favorites are all standalone stories, and are available in paperback, hardcover, and large print for gift-giving (as well as audiobooks and books).
Best Sweet Holiday Books Giveaway!
Enter for a chance to win a collection of the best sweet holiday books from bestselling authors, including Robyn Carr, Jenny Hale, Debbie Macomber–and their latest holiday books (Holidays in Virgin River, The Christmas Letters, and The Christmas Spirit). Also included will be a copy of my sweet Christmas book, Seabreeze Christmas, and a holiday totebag! As with any holiday celebration, the more the merrier, so the more you share, the more chances you earn to win.
Coral Weddings Book Excerpt
Whew! Life can get hectic. Who needs a break and a little warmth and sunshine? (I know I do!) I thought you might like to take a break with me to read this pre-publication excerpt from Coral Weddings. I promise it's fun 🙂 Here you go! Three Weddings and a Food Truck… Coral Weddings Excerpt – Chapter 1 From her kitchen in the Coral Cafe, Marina looked outside to see a yellow food truck emblazoned with a logo of a submarine sandwich and the words, Yellow Submarines, pull into the parking area.
Limited Time Sale! THE PERFUMER: Book Club Historical Fiction
Rare Limited Time .99 SALE! Book Club Historical Fiction If you love the WWII sagas of Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn, and Susan Meissner, you'll want to add THE PERFUMER to your ereader. This book club historical fiction saga is an emotional WWII story that follows a female French perfumer determined to reunite her family. This novel has a special place in my heart with a rich backstory on how it came to be over the course of 15 years.
Giveaway Alert From Jan Moran - August 2022
Giveaway Alert From Jan Moran! Are you looking for your next read? Thought I'd team up with Writerspace and Booksweeps to giveaway my popular beach book, Seabreeze Inn of the Summer Beach series this month of August! You can win this book by entering the two giveaways plus more chances of winning if you'd share this with your family and friends through your social media account or email. About the Book A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back.
Beach Reads Giveaway!
This summer, I took a few of my top favorite beach authors — Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Kay Andrews, Susan Mallery — and their latest books (The Hotel Nantucket, The Homewreckers, The Boardwalk Beach Shop) and bundled them in a cute bag as a special beach reads giveaway. As with any beach party, the more the merrier, so the more you share, the more chances you earn to win.
Jan Moran Book Series Order
Many readers ask me what order my books should be read in, so I thought I would offer guidance on my women's fiction beach series and historical family sagas. (Each is outlined below in the book series order.) If you're interested in my beach reads series, the reading order I'd recommend is to start with Seabreeze Inn, the first book in the Summer Beach series.
Contest | Author Jan Moran
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Seabreeze Shores - Beach Reads Book Preview
Are you looking for an enjoyable story with small-town friendships, sweet romance, and sea breezes on the beach? Then come with me to the Seabreeze Inn, where sisters Ivy and Shelly Bay are hosting their first spa week at the seaside inn. New for this summer, Seabreeze Shores was an instant USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller, and it's the seventh book in my popular Summer Beach series.
Summer Giveaway: Books and Totes and Swag, oh my!
SUMMER GIVEAWAY – The 2022 Tote Bag Reader Giveaway is on and runs through July 24, 2022! Eight thermal totes full of books and other fun stuff are up for grabs (yes, that's my own Seabreeze Book Club in several of them). To check them out and enter, go to https://bit.ly/2022 ReaderToteBags or click directly on the Rafflecopter giveaway below.
Summer Beach Reads Sale: Ebooks and Audiobooks
Who loves a good sale? For all those who love summer beach reads, my summer sale is on (but only for a limited time). My first-in-series ebooks are just .99 (Coral Cottage and Flawless) at most retailers. Plus, Kobo has many of my audiobooks on sale.
Coral Cottage (Summer Beach: Coral Cottage Book 1)
When Marina Moore loses her job and returns to her grandmother's cottage in Summer Beach, she must recreate her life at 45. In this quirky beach town, Marina discovers a new passion for baking--and for Jack Ventana, a writer on a sabbatical. With her grandmother's gutsy advice for a well-lived life, she and her sister seize second chances.
| Author Jan Moran
Book 7: Seabreeze Inn About the Book Buy BookPreview Excerpt TrailerThe Series Read Book Preview GoodreadsBookBub About the Book Join the fun of the first Spa Week at the Seabreeze Inn! As Ivy is trying to adjust to a new marriage, she also has to welcome spa guests and deal with more secrets her old beach house reveals—this time, from the Roaring Twenties. Added to that, her sister Shelly is nervous about having her first baby.
Sea Breeze Cocktail Recipe for Summer
One of my most requested recipes is one that my friend Aly from New Zealand often whips up in honor of blazing sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. In fact, this recipe inspired the name of the Seabreeze Inn novel, and in the story, Shelly Bay is often found mixing Sea Breeze coolers — virgin or fully loaded, as we say. Whichever your preference, these yummy, colorful juice cocktails are a treat on warm summer days.
The Best Book Show Ever Podcast Interview with Beth Albright
Home » Blog » The Best Book Show Ever Podcast Interview with Beth Albright Jan’s books are also available to purchase in Deutsch, Dutch, Italiano, Lithuanian, Polish, and Russian. More languages coming soon! Our website uses cookies which may collect information about your visit to improve our website (anonymous analytics), to show you media (video and audio), targeted advertising, and social media feeds. Please see our page for further details or agree by clicking the 'Accept' button.
Off the Wild Coast of Brittany
An unforgettable story of resilience and resistance set during WWII and present-day France on a secluded island off the coast of Brittany Natalie Morgen made a name for herself with a memoir about overcoming her harsh childhood after finding a new life in Paris. After falling in love with a classically trained chef, they moved together to his ancestral home, a tiny fishing village off the coast of Brittany.
Take the Chocolate Quiz! Did You Know Doctors Once Prescribed Chocolate for Broken Hearts?
Chocolate has a long reputation as an aphrodisiac. Ready to take a chocolate quiz to test your knowledge? Imagine…WebMD reports that “Aztec ruler Montezuma supposedly drank a chocolate-y concoction before visiting the women in his harem…And French doctors supposedly used it to treat broken hearts.” Check Your Choc-o-holic IQ Can’t resist this oh-so-chocolately quiz? Well, who could?
Favorite Vintage Perfumes Reign Supreme: A Brief History of Shalimar, Miss Dior, and the Taj Mahal
Though created in the nineteenth century, a duo of historic perfumes from two important perfume Houses, Guerlain and Dior, still reign supreme today. From 1925, created just after World War I (in the era of The Great Gatsby), Guerlain’s Shalimar was heralded as the first “Oriental” perfume, a blend of flowers with essential oils that originated in Asia. In 1947, Miss Dior debuted as World War II ended.
Printable Booklist
Historical 20th Century Novels The ChocolatierPublished: January 14, 2020Formats: EbookPaperbackHardcoverAudiobookISBN-10: 1951314026ISBN-13: 978-1951314026 Life is a CabernetPublished: August 24, 2020Formats: EbookPaperbackISBN-10: 1942073631ISBN-13: 978-1942073635 The WinemakersPublished: August 24, 2020Formats: EbookPaperbackHardcoverAudiobookISBN-10: 1951314123ISBN-13: 978-1951314125 The PerfumerPublished: November 3, 2020Formats: EbookPaperbackHardcoverAudiobookISBN-10:...
Seabreeze Inn ebook by Jan Moran - Rakuten Kobo
A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back. **A Bestseller** Ivy Marin’s life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives. If only renovating a historical home didn’t unveil a host of hidden secrets in the beachside community—and the mayor wasn’t her former high school crush.
Seabreeze Summer
Two sisters. One unforgettable summer. While renovating an old beach house, Ivy and her sister, Shelly, suddenly have full occupancy after fire forces Summer Beach residents from their homes. Even the mayor, Bennett Dylan, who was Ivy’s high school crush, moves in. As the summer heats up, attractions simmer and feuds erupt. Living in the house Bennett had hoped could be a community center, he finds himself at odds with Ivy’s campaign for a bed-and-breakfast zoning change.
Zapach wspomnień
Historia wielkiej miłości i pasji, których nie zniszczyła nawet wojna Kiedy w 1939 znana francuska perfumiarka Danielle wchodzi na pokład luksusowego liniowca, który płynie do Europy, nie wie jeszcze, że ta podróż odmieni jej życie na zawsze. Na pokładzie statku ona i jej mąż dowiadują się o wybuchu wojny, która rozdziela ich z synem będącym pod opieką babci w Polsce. Kolejne miesiące i lata stają się dla Danielle najtrudniejszymi chwilami w życiu.
The Winemakers | Jan Moran | 9781250091185 | NetGalley
A young woman A family secret A devastating truth that could destroy the man she loves Many years ago, the Rosetta family’s hard-won dreams of staking their claim in the vineyards of California came to fruition. Now high-spirited, passionate Caterina Rosetta, who has inherited both her mother’s talent for crafting the finest wines and also her indomitable will, wants nothing more than to win her mother’s approval and work at her side.
Seabreeze Inn | Seabreeze Inn Series (Summer Beach Series) | Author Jan Moran
Book 1: Seabreeze Inn About the Book Buy BookBuy AudiobookPreview Excerpt The Series Read Book Preview GoodreadsBookBub About the Book A widowed artist. An old crush. One summer to get her life back. Ivy Marin’s life implodes after discovering that her late husband had spent their life savings on a beach house. Strapped for cash as an art teacher and with nowhere to go, Ivy and her recently jilted sister head to Summer Beach to recreate their lives.
Step into the Past - Historical Fiction
Ready for a new Historical Fiction book to read? Check out these great titles! Happy reading. The Duke's Daughter His Everlasting Love Media The Duke of Wilmington receives a letter from his boyhood friend, informing him that he has the answ... Read More The Duke of Wilmington receives a letter from his boyhood friend, informing him that he has the answer to what ails him. His friend has found a baron who apparently helps people find matches who have a hard time being matched.
The Name of the Rose - Historical Fiction Giveaway
Ready for a new Historical Fiction book to read? Check out these great titles! Happy reading. No Man's Land: Reschen Valley Part 1 Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger She wants her home. He wants control. The Fascist regime wants both. 1920, former Austrian Tyrol.... Read More She wants her home. He wants control. The Fascist regime wants both. 1920, former Austrian Tyrol. As her grandfather’s last living relative, Katharina Thaler is set to become the first woman to ever own a farm in the Tyrolean Reschen Valley.
How to Kill Procrastination in 10 Easy Steps
Procrastination kills many ideas and projects. Why do we do it? Maybe it’s ADHD, maybe it’s disorganization or distraction, or maybe it’s simply that you’re facing an uninspiring project. Aside from preparing a tax return, many creative, entrepreneurial people suffer from the inability to begin or finish projects—we’ve all heard of writer’s block. So how can you stop procrastinating and kickstart yourself to do what you know you’re capable of doing?
Self-Editing for Writers
Notes by Jan Moran prepared for Palos Verdes Library writing course (unedited speech notes) Writing and editing draw on different sides of the brain. Expect to make several passes through your manuscript. Some writers make 10, 20, 30 passes through their early manuscripts. As you write and learn your craft, it becomes easier.
Say Oui to Paris: 13 Favorite Historical Novels Set in France
Paris is a city of artistic inspiration for writers, painters, and dreamers alike. Is it any wonder why legions of literary folks have succumbed to her beauty? Some of the world’s most cherished books are set in Paris, or other parts of France; in fact, an earlier post on favorite novels set in France has been one of the most popular articles here on the blog. This second feature covers historical fiction — classics and new books alike. Most travellers agree that Paris deserves a return trip.
4 Entrepreneurial Lessons Travel Teaches Us - Jan Moran
Love to travel? Fancy yourself an entrepreneur? Travel is full of entrepreneurial lessons, as well as analogies for business and living. One of my first experiences was when I was a student at the University of Texas in Austin. Texas is a large state, and one has to be quite determined to journey beyond its borders. One rainy morning on campus I noticed a brochure with an ocean liner on the cover.
Women's Fiction, Beach Reads & Clean Romance
Jan Moran is a Wall Street Journal and a USA Today bestselling author of heartfelt women’s fiction series, beach reads, family sagas, and romantic 20th-century historical novels. Jan dreams up her popular, small-town contemporary beach books on sunny shores in Southern California, not far from where she lives.
Entrepreneur's Business Resource List
Authors and entrepreneurs often ask me what tools I use to run my business. So I thought I’d share some of the easiest, most effective online resources I’ve found, those which are trustworthy, effective, and efficient. These business tools in this Entrepreneur’s Business Resource List are among my personal favorites for growing a small or mid-size business. They’re economical solutions from some of the smartest entrepreneurs around, and have been vetted and used by my technical team.
Interview with Sarka-Jonae Miller, Author of Chick Lit Novel: Between Boyfriends
Sárka-Jonae Miller is a fellow San Diego writer. She is a novelist and health writer, and has more than 4,000 articles published on topics such as fitness, sports, martial arts, yoga, nutrition and natural health. She has also written about travel, beauty, spirituality, education, home and lifestyle.
A Prescription for Wine? Really? Yes, in 1920.
Fancy a glass of wine with dinner? In 1920, you’d have to have a doctor’s prescription for that elegant indulgence. In the US, the National Prohibition Act was in force from 1920 to 1933. During a recent visit to Napa Valley, I heard some amazing stories about how winery owners survived Prohibition. Some entrepreneurial vintners secured contracts to supply sacramental wine to religious orders, while others produced wine for medicinal purposes.
3 Simple Ways to Rock Your Creativity Today
On a recent trip I visited Austin, Texas, and was intrigued by the display of creativity that welcomed me to the baggage pickup area. Giant, colorful guitars — a nod to the music for which Austin is known — dot the luggage carousels, and create a sense of gaiety and fun for the weary traveler. Adding a dash of creative thinking to your day can spark a host of new ideas. Many people — myself included — grasp new ideas that emerge from their mind during the night.
The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World for Chocolate Lovers - Spreading Happiness
Love chocolate? Yep, me, too. Imagine having to choose the top ten best chocolate makers in the world. The National Geographic recently featured a survey of the top ten best chocolatiers. When I came across this article, I knew I had to share it with you. It’s like Willy Wonka for adults. So, what’s your favorite? Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Teuscher, or Valrhona? Or maybe you’re a fan of Ghiradelli  from San Francisco or Godiva.
The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World for Chocolate Lovers - Spreading Happiness
Love chocolate? Yep, me, too. Imagine having to choose the top ten best chocolate makers in the world. The National Geographic recently featured a survey of the top ten best chocolatiers. When I came across this article during my research for my novel, The Chocolatiers, I knew I had to share it with you. It's like Willy Wonka for adults. So, what's your favorite? Vosges Haut-Chocolat, Teuscher, or Valrhona? Or maybe you're a fan of Ghiradelli from San Francisco or Godiva.
What’s the best measurement for success? Try happiness!
When I was watching the last summer Olympics, I learned that the Bhutanese have a Minister for Happiness. Really. It seems this point also caught the eye of Richard Branson, one of my favorite fellow entrepreneurs, who is known for having fun, doing good, and making scads of money. But, he insists, money is a by-product of pursuing and realizing one’s more personal, meaningful goals, such as those centered around happiness and well-being.
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