Maria Luisa Cesa Bianchi Orden de los libros (cronológico)

Cuando John y Jenny, una joven pareja de Florida, deciden adoptar un perro para practicar como padres, no imaginan el huracán que se avecina en su hogar. Marley, un Labrador amarillo, pasa de ser un adorable cachorro a un gigante torpe que se lanza a través de las puertas, destruye paredes, babea sobre los invitados, ingiere cualquier cosa que despierte su curiosidad, desde joyas hasta sofás, y escapa de los bares arrastrando mesas. Es la vergüenza de la escuela de adiestramiento y la desesperación de su veterinario, que no sabe qué tranquilizante recetarle. Sin embargo, Marley también tiene un corazón puro e inocente. Su lealtad y apego son infinitos, y su alegría, aunque devastadora, es contagiosa, logrando reconquistar el afecto de sus dueños una y otra vez. Este libro narra su historia, las hazañas de una "persona no humana" que compartió las alegrías y tristezas de la familia mientras esta crecía, siendo un ejemplo conmovedor de amor y fidelidad a lo largo de su existencia.

The plot unfolds as Regan Reilly, a determined private investigator, returns to her familiar neighborhood to tackle a new mystery. Accompanied by her NYPD detective husband, Jack, they navigate the challenges of the case, blending personal history with thrilling investigation. The story promises a captivating mix of suspense and character dynamics, showcasing the couple's partnership against a backdrop of intrigue.

Exploring the complexities of womanhood, this novel delves into themes of love and betrayal, examining the boundaries of loyalty and friendship. It presents a poignant narrative that challenges the characters' relationships and their capacity for forgiveness, highlighting the emotional struggles women face in their roles as wives and friends. Belva Plain's storytelling captures the essence of human connection and the trials that test them.

At forty, Sylvie Schiffer has a gorgeous house, two perfect children, a successful husband with a lucrative business. Everything but what she wants passion and romance. With the twins off to college, Sylvie thinks her marriage is about to bloom, until she discovers that her husband, Bob, is already seeding the garden--with a woman named Marla! When Sylvie confronts Marla, she gets the shock--and inspiration---of her life. Except for ten years and fifteen pounds, she and Marla could be twins. But all is not bliss even for Marla. Though she has the best of love--romantic presents, hot sex, candlelit dinners--she lacks the one thing she wants a husband of her own. Going beyond revenge, Sylvie hatches a brilliant, hilarious, and daringly outrageous scheme that just might fulfill both their wildest dreams...or leave them with nothing but two broken hearts.