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Childless couple Robin and Wendy have developed an obsession with Mayfield - the model village they've built in their garage. However, running a model village is slightly more complicated than they expected, especially as they live next-door to Derek, a former superstar salesman who is struggling with the erratic side effects of mental health medication, and Maureen, who is always getting involved in get-rich-quick schemes.

Roms Villenviertel wird von einer Serie dreister Einbrüche heimgesucht. Als einer davon gefährlich eskaliert, gelingt es Commissario Maurizio Ferro mit seinen unkonventionellen, beherzten Methoden gerade noch rechtzeitig Schlimmeres zu verhindern. Ferro hält den Fall für erledigt, aber schon kurz darauf geschehen ähnliche Verbrechen.

This bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes and stories from cricket's best-loved personalities proves that cricket is a funny game—even when rain stops play! In this special audio edition, you can hear not only the most popular stories told by five of the game's all-time great characters—Richie Benaud, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston and Fred Trueman—but also the humour of famous cricketers such as Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff, Justin Langer, Shane Warne, and modern players including Jimmy Anderson, Joe Root and Ben Stokes.

Hailed by Arthur Miller as ‘the mad inventor of modern theatre’, Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, poet and novelist whose groundbreaking works mingled naturalism and psychology and paved the way for Expressionist drama. A prolific writer – penning over 60 plays, 19 novels and nine autobiographies – his turbulent life was marked by emotional conflict. This wide-ranging collection brings together 13 of his most important dramas and a semi-autobiographical ‘occult diary’, enhanced through stunning soundscapes and music composed by Strindberg himself.

This timeless comedy of manners is considered one of Molière's most probing and mature works. While it's still an exemplar of 17th century farce, Molière went beyond his usual comic inventiveness to create a world of rich, complex characters, especially in the cynical title character Alceste, played here by the Tony Award-winning actor Brian Bedford.

Six hilarious satires from the ingenious Molière, France’s original master of comedies: "The Imaginary Cuckold", "The School for Husbands", "The School for Wives", "Tartuffe" and "The Misanthrope".

Initially banned in France by King Louis, Molière's celebrated social satire Tartuffe exposes false piety and hypocrisy in the Catholic Church. When a pious fraud worms his way into a wealthy family and manipulates the patriarch into giving up his fortune, it’s up to his family to expose the truth before they end up in the poorhouse!

It's Halloween and Jamie and Alex are getting ready to celebrate it with their kids. The twins and Markie are excited to go Trick or Treating in their outfits and baby Rosie looks adorable in the suit Jamie made her. Everything is perfect. Except, someone is messing with their family. Again

Abigail Thompson can’t wait for this year to be over. After losing her job, her boyfriend, and her apartment, she’s ready to go home for a much-needed break and to regroup. But when her plane is grounded because of a snow storm, she has to find another way. She makes her way to the car rentals only to find the last car has just been given to a tall, dark, sexy man. Definitely not Santa, his name is Colin Murphy. When Colin finds out they’re headed in the same direction, he offers her a lift. It’s nearly Christmas, after all.

Malcom O'Rourke doesn't want to want the gift his father gave him, but Ivy Clearwater is hard to ignore. He gives in to the passion and desire pulling them together, only to have the situation blow up in his face. After her father attempts to contact her through a friend, things get bad — for Malcom. Ian O'Rourke punishes him for the security breach. Withy Ivy's tender, loving care and her attention, he begins to heal from the latest beating. A night out ends in a nightmare.

It's Christmas, and the family is together. Alex spent all of December home, and their relationship has never been better. But he's going back to work soon, and it's casting a dark cloud over everything for Jamie. It's silly but suddenly she's terrified of being alone again.

Malcom "Mack O'Rourke is the son of Ian O'Rourke, one of the most notorious crime bosses in New York City. His reputation for being just as bad as his father is something he has accepted. When his father makes a deal that confiscates the only daughter of a man who owes him a great deal of money, Mack knows it isn't going to end well for the pretty Ivy Clearwater. She's defiant and reckless and his - a gift from his father. Mack doesn't need the complication of a woman in his life and steers clear of her until one night he can't help himself.

It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and founder of Big Steps, always made sure his employees had a good time. He should - he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

Every firework begins with a spark. It's a year down the line and Jamie and Alex have made it through the worst, together. And come out stronger on the other side. They want nothing more than to keep moving forward. But, somehow, the past seems to be catching up with them. Jamie learns that her mother is being released on parole and her fears of the dangers that it poses for her family return in full force. Struggling with the pain of the past, Alex and Jamie have to decide if they want to go ahead with their planned fourth of July party.

Workaholic billionaire Colin Murphy is determined to make his company even more profitable than it already is. He had an amazing Christmas but is now back to work and more focused than he’s ever been. Abigail Thompson has been given a second chance. Hired by Colin Murphy, she’s not messing anything up - at least not on purpose.

Malcom O'Rourke didn't want to want the gift his father had given him, but Ivy Clearwater is not someone he can ignore - even if everything inside him warns him to let her go. Except Ivy has plans of her own and is ready to fight for Mack. Whatever the cost. He's been taken hostage, and there is no one else to save him. She ignores the voice telling her to wait for backup and goes into the danger zone to pull him out. She must fight for her life and the life of her captor turned lover.

Abby said yes. After all she’s pretty sure she’s in love with Colin. I mean, who wouldn’t be? He’s crazy hot, owns a billion-dollar company, and wants to marry her. Except there’s one problem - they barely know each other. They’ve done two crazy snow drives and had amazing sex. Boy does he know her in that department. He even hired her to work for his company. But what else do they have in common? Is that enough reasons to get married?

Mark Reid, billionaire Alex Reid's brother, is full of cheesy valentine quotes. He's got a wonderful Valentine's weekend planned for Erica. He's going to whisk her away to a resort and spa - which includes a romantic Valentine's Day dinner, complete with black tie and formal invites. He's arranged everything to a tee, even dropped his baby daughter Emily off at Alex and Jamie's for the weekend.

One night love affair. It was only supposed to be one night. Ashley’s just a low step on the ladder of her company’s success. The company party was always a big to-do. Jimmy Sheldon, the CEO and found of Big Steps always made sure his employees had a good time. He should, he worked them hard, expected more than they thought they could give, but he always rewarded their efforts. It’s what made him a great boss and the owner of a million-dollar company. He knew how to make things work. And boy, did he.

USA Today best-selling author, Lexy Timms, brings you four holiday romance stories from you favourite billionaire boss couple, Alex Reid and Jamie.