Huntsville, Alabama, 1950.
Dans le bus qui la conduit vers sa future maison en Alabama, malgré la moiteur de l’air ambiant, Sofie von Meyer Rhodes a l’impression de respirer pour la première fois depuis des années.
Ses enfants blottis contre elle, elle entrevoit enfin la perspective d’une nouvelle vie, loin des conflits qui ont endeuillé son Allemagne bien-aimée.
Le gouvernement américain, qui a recruté son mari Jürgen pour travailler sur un nouveau programme spatial, leur promet un avenir meilleur, mais Sofie se heurte rapidement à l’hostilité de ses voisins. Car une question leur brûle tous les lèvres… Quelle relation la famille Rhodes a-t-elle entretenue avec le Reich ? Quand des rumeurs sur leurs liens avec le régime hitlérien se répandent, la tension monte… jusqu’au jour où un drame se produit, ébranlant toute la communauté. Inspiré d’une histoire vraie, l’incroyable récit d’une femme tiraillée entre ses convictions et son instinct maternel, de l’Allemagne nazie à l’Alabama de la guerre froide.
« Kelly Rimmer est passée experte dans l’art de dénicher un pan méconnu d’un sujet aussi vaste que la Seconde Guerre mondiale et de l’explorer dans une fiction absolument fascinante. »
Herald Sun
Kelly Rimmer est l’autrice de plusieurs romans historiques vendus à plus d’un million d’exemplaires dans le monde et traduits en vingt langues. Ses ouvrages sont régulièrement dans les listes de best-sellers du New York Times, du USA Today et du Wall Street Journal. Tout ce que le cœur n’oublie jamais, son premier roman traduit en français, a été publié aux éditions Charleston en 2021, suivi des Orphelins de Varsovie en 2022. L’Épouse allemande est son troisième roman paru aux éditions Charleston.
Pologne, printemps 1942.
Emilia, 13 ans, vit avec sa famille adoptive à Varsovie depuis que ses parents ont été tués par des Allemands. Forcée de changer d’identité pour survivre, elle passe ses journées enfermée chez elle jusqu’au jour où elle découvre que leur voisine, Sara, infirmière, évacue des enfants juifs du ghetto en secret.
Malgré le danger, Emilia insiste pour l’accompagner au ghetto afin de distribuer de la nourriture et des jouets – et repérer les enfants qui pourraient être évacués. Là-bas, Emilia, confrontée à la réalité de la guerre, rencontre Roman Gorka et sa famille qui sont en train de mourir de faim.
Alors qu’Emilia commence à tomber amoureuse de Roman au fur et à mesure de ses visites, une rébellion éclate dans le ghetto et le jeune homme décide de prendre les armes. Mais son combat pourrait bien mettre sa vie et celles d’Emilia et de Sara en péril...
Kelly Rimmer est l’autrice de plusieurs romans historiques vendus à plus d’un million d’exemplaires dans le monde et traduits en vingt langues. Ses ouvrages sont régulièrement dans les listes de best-sellers du New York Times, du USA Today et du Wall Street Journal. Tout ce que le cœur n’oublie jamais, son premier roman traduit en français, a été publié aux éditions Charleston en 2021 et au Livre de poche en 2023.
Depuis la naissance de son deuxième enfant, Eddie, la vie d'Alice a complètement basculé.
Face à ce garçon autiste devenu sa priorité, tout le reste passe au second plan, y compris sa fille et son mari. Mais quand Hanna, sa grand-mère adorée, lui demande de se rendre en Pologne pour retrouver des êtres chers de sa jeunesse, elle ne peut lui refuser cette dernière volonté et se sépare de son fils pour la première fois.
Sur la terre de ses ancêtres dont elle ignore tout, Alice va combler les silences douloureux de sa bouleversante histoire familiale.
1940, Pologne.
À quinze ans, heureuse et fiancée à Tomasz, son ami d'enfance, Alina ne se sent pas concernée par les troupes nazies amassées à la frontière. Mais peu à peu l'Occupation se met en place. La peur et la haine déchirent le petit village et quand Tomasz disparaît, le monde d'Alina s'écroule.
Kelly Rimmer est l'autrice de plusieurs romans historiques vendus à plus d'un million d'exemplaires dans le monde et traduits en vingt langues. Ses ouvrages sont souvent dans les listes de best-sellers du New York Times, du USA Today et du Wall Street Journal. Elle vit en Australie avec sa famille et ses deux chiens.
Unspoken is a unforgettable new romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.
'Simultaneously deliciously intense and achingly tender. The authentic push and pull of this complex relationship is sure to resonate with readers' Publishers Weekly
Sometimes it's what you don't say that can change everything...
Isabel Winton had planned to spend the last few days of her marriage at her vacation home, intending to reflect, regroup...or maybe just do some solitary sulking. Instead, she collides with her almost ex, Paul, who has the same idea. Too stubborn to leave, Isabel figures this is a chance for them to get some closure. But she's astonished to see that months apart have transformed her emotionally aloof husband into 'Paul 2.0', more open than ever before.
Paul was blindsided when Isabel left him. He had no idea she felt he was more committed to his career than to their marriage. With his new, hard-won self-awareness, he blames himself for letting her walk away. But winning her back will take more than simple words. It'll mean finding the courage to grow, to trust, and grab a second chance at life by each other's sides.
Praise for Kelly Rimmer:
'Guaranteed to please... Kelly Rimmer should be at the top of the must-read list' Fresh Fiction
'Will delight fans of extremely modern romance' Publishers Weekly
Your sister or her baby. Who do you choose?
A moving page-turner with a heart-pounding dilemma. Fans of Jodi Picoult and Jojo Moyes will love Kelly Rimmer.
As children, Lexie and Annie were incredibly close. Bonded by the death of their beloved father, they weathered the storms of life together. When Lexie leaves home to follow her dream, Annie is forced to turn to her leatherbound journal as the only place she can confide her deepest secrets and fears...
As adults, sisters Lexie and Annie could not be more different. Lexie is a successful doctor and happily engaged. Annie is an addict - a thief, a liar and unable to remain clean. When Annie's newborn baby is in danger of being placed in foster care, Annie picks up the phone to beg her sister for help. Will Lexie agree to take in her young niece? And how will Annie survive, losing the only thing in her life worth living for?
What readers are saying about the stunning Before I Let You Go...
'One of the best books for discussion that I've read in years' Diane Chamberlain
'A heartbreaking book about an impossible decision. A novel about the deepest love possible' Luanne Rice
'A heartrending tale...captures the unbreakable bond of two sisters' Publishers Weekly
'Ripped from the headlines and from the heart, Before I Let You Go is an unforgettable novel that will amaze and startle you with its impact and heart' Patti Callahan Henry
'A deeply emotional and thought-provoking read. It was impossible to not be moved by this beautifully written book' Vanessa Carnevale, AU
'Another incredible, gripping read from an exceptionally talented author. This book takes you through a myriad of emotions, whilst opening your eyes to some very important issues for women. I read this in one sitting, because I had to. So will you. A magnificent read I can't praise or recommend highly enough' Heather Hill, UK
'Heartbreaking and life-affirming. Before I Let You Go captures the bittersweet nature of existence and turns it into something truly beautiful' Tilly Tennant, UK
'Heartbreaking, soul-searching but ultimately uplifting, this thought-provoking book challenges the judgements society makes and weaves a heartwarming story around the bonds we forge as sister, mother and partner' Zara Stoneley, UK
'Being a mother means you are open to criticism from every angle, but if you are a pregnant addict, what then? Children are protected in society, but what about those who gave them life? Kelly Rimmer writes from the heart and soul. Be prepared to lose and gain a little of each as you read her stories' Rachel Dove, UK
'Emotional, satisfying, sweet, and oh so good' Kylie Scott
Unexpected is a unforgettable new friends-to-lovers romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.
Co-parenting with her best friend. What could go wrong?
Abby Herbert has her life carefully planned out. Best career ever? Check. Great friends and a stunning TriBeCa apartment? Check. Perfect man to share her dream family? Surely just a matter of time. But then she gets devastating news from her doctor - if she wants a baby, she needs to get started on that by...well, yesterday.
Tech entrepreneur Marcus Ross has been harbouring decidedly more-than-friends feelings toward Abby. When he learns of her predicament, he promises to be there for her however she wants him to be, even if the idea of fatherhood is a little complicated for him right now. But it isn't long until boundaries start to blur, and a deal struck between friends starts to turn into something perilously close to feelings that could change everything...
'Rimmer...showcases her talent with this sweet, lively contemporary set in New York City...the characters are wildly entertaining. This will delight fans of extremely modern romance' Publishers Weekly
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
'I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to fans of Diane Chamberlain and Jodi Picoult.' NetGalley reviewer
'I read this in one sitting and enjoyed it completely.' NetGalley reviewer
It begins with the discovery of an old letter in the attic ...
A heart-tugging story of family secrets by the Top 10 bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain.
1959: Grace is a young mother with four children under four. All she ever wanted was to have a family of her own, but there are thoughts Grace cannot share with anyone in the months after childbirth. Instead she pours her deepest fears into the pages of a notebook, hiding them where she knows husband Patrick will never look. When Grace falls pregnant again, she turns to her sister, Maryanne, for help.
1996: When Beth's father, Patrick, is diagnosed with dementia, she and her siblings make the heart-wrenching decision to put him into care. As Beth is clearing the family home, she discovers a series of notes. Patrick's children grew up believing their mother died in a car accident, but these notes suggest something much darker may be true.
Truths I Never Told You is a gripping look at the lies that can bond families together - or tear them apart...
'Another fantastic emotional and poignant read from Kelly! I devoured this book in a day as I really didn't want to put it down! [...] A great read that I will highly recommend!' NetGalley reviewer
Praise for the highly emotional and gripping novels of Kelly Rimmer:
'A story of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love. Fans of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah now have a new go-to author' Sally Hepworth, author of The Secrets of Midwives
'Such an emotional and powerful read that I found it almost impossible to put down. I was riveted, and will be recommending this book to everyone I know' Lisa Ireland, author of The Shape of Us
'Kelly Rimmer writes a deeply meaningful novel about time, acceptance, understanding & the deeper meaning of unconditional love. Beautiful' Really Into This
'Kelly Rimmer has outdone herself... Keep tissues handy' Fresh Fiction
'This captivating tale was my introduction to the breathtaking storytelling of Kelly Rimmer. The writing was craftily emotive, intriguing, and devastating. I was well and fully hooked. A poignant and thoughtfully compelling narrative' Books and Bindings
'I read this in a riveted sitting and Kelly Rimmer's drawn on her own family history here to share the resilience and heartbreak of those living with the uncertainty and danger of war' Debbish.com
The New York Times bestseller - for everyone moved by All the Light We Cannot See.
A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the author's family history, perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff
'Simply amazing book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in my heart for many years to come *****' A reader
'Captivating. I am in awe of this story *****' A reader
'I have never ever been so deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want it to end *****' A reader
It begins with the discovery of a tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe...
World War Two, Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is alive or dead.
2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking resolution?
'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery, resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love' Sally Hepworth
More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly Rimmer
'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire
'A heartbreaking story... Her characters are captivating' Daily Telegraph
'Kelly Rimmer tears at the heartstrings' Herald Sun
Undone is a unforgettable new romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.
The only vow she's prepared to make is not to say 'I do'...
Running a major tech company without breaking a sweat? No problem. But being bridesmaid at her best friend's wedding is giving Jess Cohen a bad case of the jitters. Maybe that's because she'll have to face the groom's brother, Jake - the man she's been avoiding for the last two years, after she dumped him mercilessly, unable to tell him the truth about her past. Jake, who's loyal, loving and all wrong for someone who refuses to be tied down - if only her heart could remember that.
Jake Winton spent four months secretly dating Jess, and the past two years trying - and failing - to forget the woman he'd been ready to propose to. Now, he's sure their connection is still there, sizzling and undeniable. Whatever she's holding back, he can handle - if only she'll trust him with her secrets, her fears and her heart.
Praise for Kelly Rimmer:
'Guaranteed to please... Kelly Rimmer should be at the top of the must-read list' Fresh Fiction
'Will delight fans of extremely modern romance' Publishers Weekly
