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 appears to have the perfect life in Shaker Heights: a beautiful home, two ideal teenage children, and a successful husband with a thriving luxury car dealership. Yet, she longs for passion and romance—moonlit cruises, hand-holding, and stargazing. Sylvie laments, "When you're married, you don't even get kissed on the mouth." With the twins off to college and the business flourishing, she believes it's time to rekindle her marriage. However, her world shatters when she discovers incriminating credit card receipts revealing her husband Bob's affair. Shocked and furious, Sylvie fantasizes about revenge, but her mother urges her to consider saving the marriage. Ignoring that advice, Sylvie confronts Marla, the other woman, only to find a surprising connection: Marla resembles a younger version of herself, and despite enjoying Bob's affections—flowers, hot sex, and romantic dinners—she admits to yearning for a husband and home. "When you're single," Marla sighs, "you have to smell good twenty-four hours a day." Instead of seeking revenge, Sylvie devises a clever plan to turn the situation in their favor. But will their scheme lead to fulfillment, or will they end up heartbroken?