iTunes Top 100 Ebooks (Australia)

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Murder on the Brighton Express

Murder on the Brighton Express by C.J. Archer

Gossip, scandal and murder collide on the express train to London. Did the journalist fall from the first-class carriage, or was she pushed?   Cleo’s holiday with her family to the seaside resort town of Brighton is everything she hoped it would be…until she receives a blackmail note. The blackmailer demands Cleo help her or a story revealing Cleo’s investigating will appear in the newspaper. With her uncle warning her to keep her detecting activities private, Cleo agrees to meet the blackmailer when they return to London. But when the woman is seen getting on the train but not off, Cleo grows concerned.   She enlists the help of the hotel staff to search for the body along the railway line. Finding it confirms her suspicions and leads her to discover that her blackmailer was a gossip columnist. What scandal had the victim uncovered that led to her death? And which fellow passenger had a secret worth killing for?    With Harry Armitage’s assistance, Cleo attempts to track down the murderer. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on the hotel staff to host a society wedding that will be featured in the social pages for all the right reasons.

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It Ends With Us

It Ends With Us The emotional #1 Sunday Times bestseller. Now a major film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni by Colleen Hoover

**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING BLAKE LIVELY AND JUSTIN BALDONI** THE RUNAWAY GLOBAL MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING NOVEL BY COLLEEN HOOVER.  ‘The reigning queen of BookTok’  GUARDIAN ‘One of the most influential voices of the last decade’  ELLE ‘One of the world's most successful writers’  DAILY MAIL   ‘In the future . . . if by some miracle you ever find yourself in the position to fall in love again . . . fall in love with me.’ Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn’t hurt. Lily can’t get him out of her head. But Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his “no dating” rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. With this bold and deeply personal novel,  IT ENDS WITH US  is a heart-wrenching story and an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price.    Don't miss  IT STARTS WITH US ,  the sequel to  IT ENDS WITH US . Available now! Colleen Hoover,  It Ends with Us  Number 1  Sunday Times  bestseller January 2023 (UK)

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Main Street Millionaire

Main Street Millionaire How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses by Codie Sanchez

Rich people know a secret. In this book, former Wall Street investor Codie Sanchez pulls back the curtain. Most people look for wealth in all the wrong places.. From dropshipping and startups to grinding for promotions, you might believe you have to trade your life to be one of the few who win. But the truly rich know these paths are paved with delusion and false promises. In Main Street Millionaire , Codie Sanchez teaches you the path the wealthy really walk. Instead of risking it all with little chance of success, she shows you how to acquire cash-flowing businesses that are winning right now . Sanchez, one of the world’s leading small business experts, reveals the dealmaking framework she’s taught to tens of thousands, and that she’s used to build her own 9-figure holding company. Her secret? She acquires overlooked “Main Street” businesses, or small businesses available to us all on the high street. We’re talking about the unsexy but reliably profitable industries — like plumbing, construction, cleaning, electrical — that white collar workers have overlooked. In this book, you’ll see practical strategies and step by step processes to acquire cash flow and freedom. You will learn: Why today’s market is ripe for generational wealth creationHow to identify and close amazing business deals, without being wealthyHow to 10x your growth after acquiring a small businessThe seven businesses you should never buy, and whyHow to own multiple businesses at once (without losing your mind) Main Street Millionaire will reshape the way you think about your wealth and ownership forever. However, it’s not for slackers. It’s for those who want meaning and fulfilment while building their community. Codie's no-BS, out-of-the-box wisdom is the antidote to a complacent life of making other people rich.

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The Hunter

The Hunter (Victor the Assassin 1) by Tom Wood

His name is a cover He has no home And he kills for a living Victor is an assassin, a man with no past and no surname. His world is one of paranoia and obsessive attention to detail; his morality lies either dead or dying. No one knows what truly motivates the hunter. No one gets close enough to ask. When a Paris job goes spectacularly wrong, Victor finds himself running for his life across four continents, pursued by a kill squad and investigated by secret services from more than one country. With meticulous style, Victor plans his escape . . . and takes the fight to his would-be killers. In this first novel in the explosive Victor the Assassin series, it's not about right and wrong - only about who lives and who dies.

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The Dying Season

The Dying Season A Detective Kay Hunter crime thriller by Rachel Amphlett

When a man is shot at point blank range outside an isolated country pub, Kay Hunter is thrust into one of the most dangerous cases of her career. As personal and political disputes threaten to undermine her efforts to track down the killer, Kay’s investigation is complicated further when her superiors elect to coordinate the subsequent manhunt themselves. Uncovering a covert trade in outlawed weapons and faced with witnesses too scared to talk, Kay will have to do everything in her power to stop the killer and prevent another tragedy. Except this time, one of her team is in the direct line of fire… The Dying Season is the 12th book in the Detective Kay Hunter series by USA Today bestselling author Rachel Amphlett, and perfect for readers who love fast-paced crime thrillers.

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The Creeper

The Creeper by Margaret Hickey

Victim ... or killer? For the last decade, the small mountain town of Edenville in Victoria’s high country has been haunted by the horrific murders of five hikers up on Jagged Ridge. Also found dead near the scene was Bill ‘Creeper’ Durant, a bushland loner, expert deer-hunter, and a man with a known reputation for stalking campers . . . Conclusion: murder-suicide. Case closed. But as the ten-year anniversary of the massacre draws near, Detective Constable Sally White – the only officer at Edenville’s modest police station – finds herself drawn into the dark world of the notorious Durant family. Lex Durant, in particular, has started to publicly protest his brother's innocence and accuse the police of persecution. As Sally combs the investigation to prove him wrong, it becomes all too clear that each murdered hiker had skeletons in their closet - and possible enemies in their past . . . 'Eerie, vivid, tense. A powerhouse of a novel - I loved it.' Shelley Burr, author of WAKE 'Taut and terrific, occasionally horrific, set aside time to savour this page turner.' Daily Telegraph 'An entertaining, very clever and methodical police procedural.' Good Reading

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The Holiday Pleasures Series

The Holiday Pleasures Series by Theresa Romain

Enjoy a quartet of delicious Regency-set romances with Christmas elements…  In one box set, Theresa Romain brings you the complete Holiday Pleasures series. Includes four novels and three bonus stories! The Viscount’s Inconvenient Temptation A lighthearted Regency friends-to-lovers tale full of family, the delights of the London season, and an unbelievable number of biscuits. The Earl’s Holiday Wager At a notorious house party, a fake rake and a bold bluestocking ignite a Christmas scandal… The Baron’s Marriage Gamble He needs a wife. She needs an escape. Theirs would be the perfect marriage of convenience—if she didn’t love him. The Rogue’s Treasure Hunt A merry class-difference road romance full of codes, puzzles, and found family at Christmas. Bonus stories:  “In Which Viscountess Roseborough Removes Her Disguise” “Room for One More” “When in Venice”

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Avenging Angels: Back in the Saddle

Avenging Angels: Back in the Saddle by Kristen Ashley

Jessie Wylde is on a secret mission. She's trying to find her brother. She hasn't told her friends; this is about family. She doesn't think it's dangerous. Eric Turner disagrees. Eric is a member of the Nightingale Investigations and Security team. Therefore, Eric knows what he's talking about. Eric isn't only badass, he's also a seriously gorgeous guy, and Jessie has a huge crush on him. She doesn't think he knows she exists…until now. Eric steps in, and so do Jessie's besties, the Avenging Angels. Soon, the Angels and the Hottie Squad are on the case to find Jessie's missing sibling. There's more happening when it comes to Eric, though. Jessie's so worried about her brother, she's not paying attention. Eric sets about changing that, and just like all the Hot Bunch before him, when he finds his one, he doesn't mess around. However, something is afoot in Phoenix. And as the Angels uncover the sinister workings behind people going missing, and Eric and Jessie unpack their emotional baggage, the Angels dive deeper into the dark underbelly of the city… Finding heroes, more hot guys, lots of hijinks…and heart.

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Tom Clancy Defense Protocol

Tom Clancy Defense Protocol The latest Jack Ryan action-packed bestseller by Andrews & Wilson

Jack Ryan returns in a blockbuster new novel of action, thrills and intrigue in the No.1 bestselling world created by master storyteller Tom Clancy. __________ For decades, Taiwan has been a thorn in the side of the Chinese government. New Chinese President Li Jian Jun is done fooling around. He's devised a secret military operation to take the island. Only one man knows how to stop Li's bloody plan for reunification: Minister of Defense Qin Haiyu. Fearing for his life and the safety of his family, Qin covertly makes contact with the CIA in Beijing and signals his desire to defect to the West. To get Qin out, John Clark creates an international task force reminiscent of Rainbow Six and goes undercover in mainland China. Meanwhile, Lt. Commander Katie Ryan is deployed to the tip of the spear on the destroyer USS Jason Dunham to defend Taiwan. Threatened by an encircling Chinese armada, she's under pressure to find a flaw in the invaders' plan for her father to exploit. For his part, President Jack Ryan may have the power of the entire US military at his disposal, but what he really needs are Li's secret plans from Defense Minister Qin so he can stave off a war. Because America's Defense Protocol could lead to a game of mutual destruction that could cost the lives of thousands of young soldiers, sailors, special operators . . . and his daughter. __________ WHAT REAL READERS SAY ABOUT DEFENSE PROTOCOL ' I could not put this book down . It is an absolute thriller that is 100% worthy to carry on the Tom Clancy name ' 'This book is everything you want in a Jack Ryan thriller' 'It was fast paced , the plot kept me intrigued and had all the action that I look for when I go into this world' 'If you enjoy military thrillers or political fiction, you will love this book . This would be a great book for someone new to the Ryanverse ' 'Impossible to put down . . . Fast paced, action packed '

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The Summerfield Saddler

The Summerfield Saddler by Penelope Janu

Join the small community of Summerfield in this warm-hearted, charming romance about trying not to fall in love - and failing - from an award-winning Australian author. For readers of Stella Quinn and Fleur McDonald Mackenzie Henry is happy enough with her life in the small town of Summerfield. She loves her work as a saddler, the bushland surrounding her home, and the feeling of safety her beloved grandfather brings her. She doesn't want anything-or anybody-else. So when her grandfather asks her to lead the fight to rehabilitate land destroyed by an open-cut mine, and work in front of the camera with a Norwegian documentary-making team, Mackenzie fears her life will be tipped on its axis. And she's right. The documentary not only reignites old resentments but unearths secrets that threaten her family's reputation and her own safety. To make matters worse, the enigmatic scientist, filmmaker and adventurer Kit Thorsen is a threat to the heart Mackenzie has kept safe. Handsome, arrogant and infuriating (read: Viking), Kit is in equal parts as fascinated and frustrated by Mackenzie's mix of independence and vulnerability as she is by his. Given the demons in both of their pasts, they should run a mile. Will the compulsion that brings them together unite them or tear them apart? 'A rural story that has it all ... simmering romance [...], a complex heroine and a swoon-worthy hero. What's not to love?' Karly Lane, bestselling Australian author

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Wind and Truth - Brandon Sanderson Cover Art

Wind and Truth

Wind and Truth The brand new epic Stormlight Archive novel from the international bestseller by Brandon Sanderson

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare-and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everything into disarray. Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide-Adolin in Azimir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah at Thaylen City. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar. At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiants killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium's champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance. Brandon Sanderson's Oathbringer was a No. 6 Sunday Times bestseller on w/c 20-11-2017 Brandon Sanderson's Tress of the Emerald Sea was a No. 7 Sunday Times bestseller on w/c 10-04-2023 Brandon Sanderson's Yumi and the Nightmare Painter was a No. 10 Sunday Times bestseller on w/c 09-10-2023 Brandon Sanderson's The Sunlit Man was a No. 8 Sunday Times bestseller on w/c 11-03-2024

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Black Sheep - Judy Nunn Cover Art

Black Sheep

Black Sheep From the bestselling author of Khaki Town by Judy Nunn

'Sensational story-telling.' Australian Women's Weekly 'One of Australia's great storytellers, excelling in merging fact with fiction . . . a combination of page-turning drama, relatable characters and real historical events.' Weekend Australian 'Sweeping historical fiction at its best.' Better Reading Black sheep - there's one in every family . . . Orphaned at sixteen, James Wakefield was determined to be a gun shearer like his father. Now he’s killed twice, changed his name, and is on the run from the law. He had his reasons for both murders, and he felt no joy in taking life … Or did he? Ben McKinnon, meanwhile, is heir to the vast Glenfinnan sheep property near Goulburn, New South Wales. He too has a secret that, if ever revealed, would shatter the privileged lives of his father, Alastair, and his sisters, Jenna and Adele. When fate brings James and Ben together, a powerful friendship is forged, both men gladly becoming the keeper of the other’s secret. Then Ben insists his new friend come to work at Glenfinnan Station. Has James finally found the family he’s always longed for? Or has the McKinnon dynasty just unwittingly adopted a black sheep? From the Shearing Wars of Queensland to the exclusive gentlemen's clubs of Sydney, Melbourne and London; from the woolsheds of Goulburn, to the trenches of the Western Front, Judy Nunn once again brings Australian history vividly to life.

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How My Neighbour Stole Christmas

How My Neighbour Stole Christmas A incredibly steamy, hilarious, forced proximity, small town festive romantic comedy about fake-dating your neighbor by Meghan Quinn

A candy cane-filled, enemies-to-lovers, festive fake-dating romance to spice up everyone's stockings this Christmas . . . As his fellow citizens decorate their quaint town, brimming with carols and glad tidings, Cole wants nothing more than to hibernate the winter away. But his dreary plans are thwarted when his nemesis, Storee Taylor, moves in next door to care for her Aunt Cindy. Immediately his new neighbour turns his world into a real-life nightmare-before-Christmas, especially when she decides to enter the town's Christmas Kringle contest - which she's determined to win. But Cole's got other ideas in mind. Entering the competition himself, he's planning to beat Storee at her own game by pretending this grump's heart has grown three sizes this season, and he's fallen for the girl next door. But the competition isn't the only thing that's starting to heat up - so are Cole and Storee's feelings for each other. Before they know it, things are starting to get very complicated, and all it takes is one night for someone to steal it all... TROPES: Enemies-to-lovers Small town Forced proximity Fake dating A lot of spice 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ But also expect... A snow storm rescue Porch talks, cocoa, and your childhood crush Excessive use of flannel Elite holiday song references Fake dating to reverse fake dating Inappropriate use of a candy cane... REAL READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH MEGHAN QUINN'S BOOKS... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OH MY!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Raised By Wolves

Raised By Wolves A gripping mystery thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author and Alex Cross creator by James Patterson

From the world's bestselling thriller writer comes an engrossing mystery... ______________________________________ Two children dressed in rags are discovered ransacking a grocery store on the edge of town. They bare their teeth. They growl. They claim to have been raised by wolves. Where did these children come from? Who are their parents? And can they learn to live when they have only ever been taught to survive? ______________________________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried ... there's no stopping his imagination' NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW 'Patterson is in a class by himself' GUARDIAN

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In Too Deep

In Too Deep The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller by Lee Child & Andrew Child

His memory might be gone. But his sense of justice is not. THE BRAND NEW REACHER NOVEL Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure. Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there. The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed. His captors assume Reacher was the driver's accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk. A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . . ' There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, In Too Deep is the 29th book in the internationally bestselling series. Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, October 2024

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The Way of Kings

The Way of Kings The first book of the breathtaking epic Stormlight Archive from the worldwide fantasy sensation by Brandon Sanderson

The groundbreaking first book of an epic series that has changed the face of fantasy. The Way of Kings begins The Stormlight Archive. Speak again the ancient oaths: Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before Destination. Return to men the Shards they once bore. The Knights Radiant must stand again. Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the ten consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them, and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains. There, Kaladin, who traded his medical apprenticeship for a spear to protect his little brother, has been reduced to slavery. In a war that makes no sense, where ten armies fight separately against a single foe, he struggles to save his men and to fathom the leaders who consider them expendable. Brightlord Dalinar Kholin commands one of those other armies. Like his brother, the late king, he is fascinated by an ancient text called The Way of Kings . Troubled by over-powering visions of ancient times and the Knights Radiant, he has begun to doubt his own sanity. Across the ocean, an untried young woman named Shallan seeks to train under an eminent scholar and notorious heretic, Dalinar's niece, Jasnah. Though she genuinely loves learning, Shallan's motives are less than pure. As she plans a daring theft, her research for Jasnah hints at secrets of the Knights Radiant and the true cause of the war. Readers love The Way of Kings : 'A masterpiece series in epic fantasy' Novel Notions 'It's multi-POV, action-packed, heartfelt, exciting, thrilling' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The story is mind-blowing' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ '[It's] elevated the art of storytelling to a different league' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Introduces a series that will change the history of Fantasy' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I really wish I could give The Way of Kings a sixth star' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Other books by Brandon Sanderson The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive The Way of Kings Words of Radiance Edgedancer (Novella) Oathbringer Rhythm of War Wind and Truth The Mistborn Saga Mistborn The Well of Ascension The Hero of Ages The Alloy of Law Shadows of Self The Bands of Mourning The Lost Metal

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Would You Rather

Would You Rather Latest heart-warming family drama novel from bestselling author of THE SCENT OF YOU perfect for readers of Marian Keyes and Monica McInerney by Maggie Alderson

Grieving widow or wronged wife ... which would you choose? The witty and heartwarming new novel from the bestselling author of The Scent of You Sophie blinked and looked down again, relieved that everyone would think she was overcome with devastation at the prospect of reading her husband's eulogy, not that she was in shock, having just looked right into the eyes of his mistress. Food stylist Sophie Crommelin has a beautiful life. Now that their two boys are grown up, she and her husband Matt - an acclaimed artist - are leaving London for a new start on England's fashionably boho south coast. But the day after the house is sold, a series of shocks leave Sophie reeling - and suddenly she's heading off to Hastings on her own. Beau Crommelin has always been very much his father's son. Charming, beautiful and creative, he gets on with everyone and is building a name as a jewellery designer. But after Matt's sudden death, Beau finds himself on the wrong end of a scandal and everything he thought he knew about himself is called into question. As Sophie and Beau try to find their feet, new friends and opportunities appear. But the biggest revelation is still to come ... A deliciously warm, witty and moving story of love, family, second chances and starting over. 'Delightful ... With a cast of wonderful characters and divine settings, from London to the sea, this is a perfect summer read' Good Reading Praise for Maggie Alderson: 'Fact: Maggie Alderson is a goddamn national treasure. Her writing is pithy, warm, incisive and touching, her characters extremely lovable and relatably flawed.' Cosmopolitan 'Delicious and delightful in every way' Daily Mail 'Brimming with wit and wisdom' Courier-Mail

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It Starts with Us

It Starts with Us the highly anticipated sequel to IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover

Before  It Ends with Us , it started with Atlas. Multi-million copy bestselling author Colleen Hoover tells fan favourite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the #1 Sunday  Times  bestseller  It Ends with Us Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas,  It Starts with Us  picks up right where the epilogue for the bestselling phenomenon  It Ends with Us  left off.  Experience the romantic and satisfying conclusion to Colleen Hoover's powerful global bestselling novel,  It Ends with Us.  

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The Wedding People

The Wedding People The hilarious and moving Read With Jenna book club pick by Alison Espach

The #2 New York Times bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick 'UTTERLY CHARMING' PANDORA SYKES 'WICKEDLY FUNNY' JENNY JACKSON 'A PERFECT NOVEL' CATHERINE NEWMAN 'THE BEST READ OF THE YEAR SO FAR' THE TIMES It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel wearing her best dress and least comfortable shoes. Immediately she is mistaken for one of the wedding people - but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall Inn who isn't here for the big event. Phoebe has dreamed of coming here for years. She hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband but now she is divorced and depressed, and not sure how to go on. She's not been sure how to do anything , lately, except climb into bed and drink gin and tonics and listen to the sound of the refrigerator making ice. When the bride discovers her elaborate destination wedding could be ruined by this sad stranger, she is furious. She has spent months accounting for every detail and every possible disaster - except for, well, Phoebe . . . Soon, both women find their best-laid plans derailed and an unlikely confidante in one another. Uproariously funny and devastatingly tender, The Wedding People is an irresistible novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead to happiness.

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Iron Flame

Iron Flame DISCOVER THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT! by Rebecca Yarros

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' Glamour __________________________________________ SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS *THE STORM IS COMING . . . PRE-ORDER ONYX STORM TODAY. THE EPIC NEXT INSTALLMENT LANDS 21.01.2025 * __________________________________________ MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility ' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Throw in an enemies-to-lovers plotline, some life-threatening trials and the threat of war in the outside world, and you've got yourself a deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM (21.01.2025 - available for pre-order now)

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Twist of Fate

Twist of Fate by Karly Lane

A delightfully entertaining new rural romance from Karly Lane, the bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold. At twenty-nine years old, single, living in a very small country town, and working in the same job she's had since she left school, some would say Bel Buckley's life is mediocre at best. But Bel is content and always escapes to her beloved romance novels whenever she feels a bit lonely. No matter how hopeless a situation seems, there's always a hero to swoop in and save the day with a happily-ever-after at the end. Despite her best friend, Emma, trying to set her up with every eligible man in town, no one holds a light to Bel's perfect hero: Jax Lexington. Bel owns every book in the outrageously romantic series and loves them.  Emma is concerned about her obsession, but Bel knows the line between fantasy and reality ... until the day Jax Lexington arrives in town.  Her fictional hero is real - and he's best man at her cousin's wedding. Praise for Karly Lane: 'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' – Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away   'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' – Ms G's Bookshelf '... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' – Better Reading 'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life .' – Blue Wolf Reviews  'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' – Beauty and Lace 'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' – Mrs B's Book Reviews 'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' – Canberra Weekly

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To Die For

To Die For by David Baldacci

Some secrets are too dangerous to keep . . . TWO SUSPICIOUS DEATHS When Dwayne and Alice Odom are killed, the police report states clearly that it was a drug overdose. So why is their daughter, who was there when they died, claiming that’s not the truth? ONE YOUNG SURVIVOR Betsy Odom doesn’t trust the police but when she finds herself in the FBI’s custody after her parents’ deaths, she knows she has to be careful. Her uncle wants to adopt her and as he is a very rich and powerful man, she wants to let him. His criminal connections, however, mean the authorities aren’t so sure. ONE MAN ON THE RUN Enter Travis Devine. Trying to escape a skilled predator who wants him dead, Devine finds himself as Betsy’s bodyguard. But when an informant is found murdered, Devine knows this job is perhaps even more dangerous than the one he’s running from . . . and the true enemy may be on his side.

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Quicksilver

Quicksilver the utterly addictive enemies-to-lovers romantasy sensation by Callie Hart

From global phenomenon Callie Hart comes a highly addictive enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won't be able to put down! Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently re-opens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares... but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details . . . N.B. Quicksilver contains depictions of graphic violence/adult situations and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. READERS LOVE QUICKSILVER ' if you love romantasy then you NEED to read this book . . . this book had the PERFECT balance of romance and plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kingfisher is officially my new book boyfriend as he is smoking (literally) but also made my heart melt at times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I never wanted this book to end! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Shadow Daddies, wolves, fairies, every creature you can imagine is in this book . I have nothing but praise for the story, the writing and the plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' The romantasy of the year! . . . This is a truly phenomenal book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Mirror

The Mirror by Nora Roberts

Book 2 in The Lost Bride trilogy by New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts. Book two in the haunting Lost Bride trilogy - a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. In need of an escape from her ex-fiance's betrayal, and the lucky recipient of a surprise inheritance, Sonya MacTavish leaves behind her life in the city and moves to a Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine. The house is beautiful but comes with surprises - footsteps in the night, doors slamming, music playing - and in her dreams Sonya sees glimpses of the past and the brides who once lived there. As the house reveals more of its history and the sad stories of the brides murdered there, Sonya discovers an antique mirror. She finds herself drawn to the mirror, sensing it holds dark secrets. What can the mirror tell her? Can it help her to understand how the seven brides died? Sonya will need the help of her friends and family if she has any chance of breaking the curse and making this house her home.

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A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Court of Thorns and Roses Enter the EPIC fantasy worlds of Sarah J Maas with the breath-taking first book in the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas

The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million selling and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again'

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The Paradise Problem

The Paradise Problem A sparkling opposites-attract, fake-dating romance by Christina Lauren

The next escapist romance from Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of TikTok favourite, The Unhoneymooners ! ' My favourite kind of book to devour: something that manages to be hot and intense, yet still the very best comfort food' JODI PICOULT ............... Christina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and 'reigning romance queens' (PopSugar), returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance. Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam 'West' Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she'd signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways. Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There's just one catch. Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather's will, Liam won't see a penny until he's been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he's in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he's afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents - his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife. But in the presence of his family, Liam's fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie. ............... 'Sexy, swoony, heartfelt' Library Journal (starred review) 'Funny, angst-y, and extremely sexy' Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren . . . 'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' EMILY HENRY 'Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy' HELEN HOANG 'Pure joy' SALLY THORNE 'Writing duo Christina Lauren are my go-to when I'm feeling sad' BETH O'LEARY 'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' JASMINE GUILLORY

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Justice

Justice by LeAnn Ashers

Elle: Born into the Grim Sinners MC, I'm royalty in a world of chaos. A princess wrapped in a bubble of protection, shielded from the ugliness outside.  Christopher has always been my rock, dubbing me his "little ole lady" from the very beginning. We had this grand plan to wait for the perfect moment, when life settled down, to really be together. But plans? They're just wishful thinking.  One night shattered everything. Now I'm left wondering how Christopher could ever love me.  Christopher: The Grim Sinners MC is my birthright, a legacy passed down from generation to generation. I always knew Elle would be by my side when I took the reins. She's been my future since day one.  But while I was away handling club business, things at home changed. Everyone was avoiding me…including my Elle. I came back to find her in pieces. A man not only dared to touch her, but he hurt her. Broke her. He turned my Elle into a ghost of herself.  Now, I've got a new mission: make him pay. Elle is mine and I'll rain hell on anyone who hurt her.  Justice isn't just coming; it's going to hit them like a freight train.

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Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?

Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? The unputdownable new thriller from the bestselling author and a Richard & Judy Book Club pick by Nicci French

PRE-ORDER THE LAST DAYS OF KIRA MULLAN , COMING JANUARY 2025! A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 'One of their very best. Compelling, moving and beautifully written . . .  an absolute winner'  Observer ‘Classic Nicci French: an unputdownable missing-persons thriller that’s also a searing examination of family, memory and grief. A big-skied, full-blooded, broken-hearted book' Erin Kelly She’s loved by all who meet her. But someone wants her gone . . . Then  When beautiful and vivacious Charlotte Salter fails to turn up to her husband Alec’s 50th birthday party, her kids are worried, but Alec is not. As the days pass and there’s still no word from Charlie, her daughter, Etty, and her sons, Niall, Paul and Ollie, all struggle to come to terms with her disappearance. How can anyone just vanish without a trace? Left with no answers and in limbo, the Salter children try and go on with their lives, all the while thinking that their mother’s killer is potentially very close to home. Now After years away, Etty returns home to the small East Anglian village where she grew up to help move her father into a care home. Now in his eighties, Alec has dementia and often mistakes his daughter for her mother.  Etty is a changed woman from the trouble-free girl she was when Charlie was still around - all the Salter children have spent decades running and hiding from their mother’s disappearance. But when their childhood friends, Greg and Morgen Ackerley, decide to do a podcast about Charlotte’s disappearance, it seems like the town’s buried secrets – and the Salters’ – might finally come to light. After all this time, will they finally find out what really happened to Charlotte Salter? PRAISE FOR NICCI FRENCH:  'Fantastic - a breathless drumbeat of dread and suspense . . . no one does it better than Nicci French'  Lee Child 'Expertly paced, psychologically sharp, thoroughly enjoyable'  Louise Candlish 'Heart-thumping, head-scratching, nail-biting stuff'  Erin Kelly 'Perfection'  Sophie Hannah 'No-one does the dark distortion of good intentions like Nicci French'  Cara Hunter 'An absolute masterclass of crime writing'  Kate Rhodes 'As well as a fantastic mystery, Nicci French has written  a powerful, moving and wise story about the damage that loss does to families, with characters you can’t forget. I loved it' Jo Callaghan   

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Mistborn

Mistborn Mistborn Book One by Brandon Sanderson

THE INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON BEHIND THE COSMERE **** What if the Dark Lord won? A thousand years ago evil came to the land and has ruled with an iron hand ever since. The sun shines fitfully under clouds of ash that float down endlessly from the constant eruption of volcanoes. A dark lord rules through the aristocratic families and ordinary folk are condemned to lives in servitude, sold as goods, labouring in the ash fields. But now a troublemaker has arrived and there is rumour of revolt. A revolt that depends on a criminal no-one can trust and a young girl who must master Allomancy - the magic that lies in all metals. **** FANTASY DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN SANDERSON: 'Highly recommend to anyone hungry for a good read' ROBIN HOBB 'Epic in every sense' GUARDIAN 'Sanderson is the most immersive fantasy writer I've ever encountered' BEN AARONOVITCH 'All the explosive action any adventure fan could want' LOCUS

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A Country Farm Christmas

A Country Farm Christmas Four New Festive Stories From Beloved Australian Authors by Lily Malone, Penelope Janu, Stella Quinn & Pamela Cook

A heartwarming collection of four brand-new festive stories from favourite Australian authors about finding love on the farm this Christmas. The Christmas Contract by Pamela Cook Bridie has until Christmas to convince her dad not to pull the loan he gave her to set up her organic produce farm. So when she gets an unexpected offer of assistance from her elderly neighbour's son - the same elderly neighbour who's been actively trying to railroad her into selling - she can't say no. Are all the resulting feels another complication or exactly what she needs? A Fairytale for Christmas by Penelope Janu Big-city lawyer Juliette is living a small-town life in Ballimore for one reason only - to save her career by Christmas. Which is why she should say no to helping the town, no to taking over the fairytale cabin in the forest, and no to challenging the impossibly attractive farmer and local-boy-made-good, Beau. A past left behind, a reimagined future. Can there be a happy ending to this fairytale? The Christmas Kindness Project by Lily Malone After the break-up of her 26-year marriage, high-flying property manager Rosie returns to Chalk Hill to start over. When she's nominated to represent her new employer in the Christmas Kindness Project, Rosie struggles in the competition spotlight. Then enigmatic real estate valuer Fletcher takes an interest in her ideas. If it's not a hot flush, maybe Rosie's love life is finally heating up. Christmas at Yindi Creek by Stella Quinn Angela arrives in Yindi Creek desperate to restore her late mother's opal earring only to discover the opal dealers are closed for the summer. Robbie spends his days with his sheep, determinedly not looking at the white cross planted by the gates of his property. But the meddlesome locals reckon he's grieved long enough, and it doesn't take them long to hatch a devious (but romantic!) plan ...

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A Rogue Cowboy's Kiss

A Rogue Cowboy's Kiss by Stephanie Rowe

Falcon is icy danger wrapped up in sizzling temptation and absolute loyalty, and he’s coming for Bella Hart.    The minute Falcon saunters uninvited into the fancy wedding Bella Hart is catering, she knows he’s trouble. He’s sexy, muscled, and carries all the secrets that Bella is fighting to leave behind.    Falcon doesn’t have a last name. He hasn’t bothered with a home. For twenty years, he’s been hunting a monster, and now it’s finally over.    What next for him?    Bella Hart. He’s been waiting to make his move, and he’s not leaving until he gets what he wants.    But Bella has no time for love, for men, or for anything in her past. Especially not the man she had a mad crush on when she was sixteen, and they were both homeless teenagers living under a bridge.    Falcon is her kryptonite, and she can’t afford to let him anywhere near her.    But when danger targets her, Falcon is the one she has to turn for protection. His heated looks are pure temptation. His reluctant laughter lights up any room. And his commitment to keeping her safe goes right to her heart.    Her new bodyguard could destroy her soul.    She can handle it. Everything will be fine…as long they can keep the flames under lockdown and their secrets forever hidden.    But secrets have a way of coming to the light, and some fires can’t be put out.    AUTHOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). She is a winner and a five-time nominee of the RITA® award, a Vivian® Award nominee, and a Golden Heart winner and two-time nominee. As the author of more than sixty novels, Stephanie loves strong, sexy protective book boyfriends and the sassy, smart heroines who win their hearts. Humor, melt-worthy romance, and heat for the win! She has written for Grand Central Publishing, Harlequin, HarperCollins, Sourcebooks, and Dorchester Publishing.

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Juice

Juice by Tim Winton

‘A masterful story for the ages . . . a book to hold close in the whip of hot wind, to commiserate with, to sing with. To read and weep.’ TARA JUNE WINCH, GUARDIAN ‘A hold-your-breath adventure set in an utterly plausible, sun-hammered future, JUICE will stab your conscience and break your heart.’ EMMA DONOGHUE ‘A searing but essential look at Earth after the human-induced apocalypse. Too real to be true. Too true to be real.’ BOB BROWN Two fugitives, a man and a child, drive all night across a stony desert. As dawn breaks, they roll into an abandoned mine site. From the vehicle they survey a forsaken place – middens of twisted iron, rusty wire, piles of sun-baked trash. They’re exhausted, traumatised, desperate now. But as a refuge, this is the most promising place they’ve seen. The child peers at the field of desolation. The man thinks to himself, this could work. Problem is, they’re not alone. So begins a searing, propulsive journey through a life whose central challenge is not simply a matter of survival, but of how to maintain human decency as everyone around you falls ever further into barbarism. ‘A barnstorming, coruscating work of fiction, a heavyweight literary novel that sits squarely in the growing canon of "climate fiction" and it feels to me to be an instant classic of that genre. I strongly recommend it.’ EMILY H WILSON, NEW SCIENTIST (UK) ‘ Juice , Winton has said, means “human resilience and moral courage”, and there is that in spades in this complex, riveting book already being hailed as a masterpiece.’ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD ‘This is page-turning stuff, gripping and awfully gratifying . . . Winton’s ending is a masterstroke, the heart-in-your-mouth final chapter one of the best things I’ve read in a long time.’ RACHEL SEIFFERT, GUARDIAN UK ‘Exciting . . . ambitious . . . Juice breaks new ground to face the climate emergency.’ THE CONVERSATION ‘Every machine-tooled sentence is its own reward . . . the sheer length of the novel becomes its greatest pleasure. Winton drives Juice towards its conclusion with a narrative force that feels almost cyclonic.’ GEORDIE WILLIAMSON, THE AUSTRALIAN ‘Full of surprises and stunning originality.’ SIMON SMART, ABC ONLINE ‘A must-read masterpiece from one of Australia’s most celebrated writers.’ STEPHEN ROMEI, SATURDAY PAPER ‘Blistering . . . propulsive, addictive.’ JOE RUBBO, READINGS ‘Electrifying, sobering, grimly compelling . . . Juice is an act of hope, a belief in persuasion, in the power of stories.’ JULIA BAIRD, ABC ONLINE ‘Winton powerfully captures the cumulative damage of combat and betrayal, writing movingly about the way it isolates the protagonist.’ JAMES BRADLEY, THE SPECTATOR ‘ Chilling. ’ THE AGE ‘ Some of the most high-octane thriller writing I’ve come across. ’ LUKE KENNARD, THE TELEGRAPH (UK) ‘Thrilling . . . utterly absorbing.’ CLAIRE ADAM, IRISH TIMES ‘A profound as well as an enthralling novel.’ AUSTRALIAN BOOK REVIEW ‘Instant classic . . . in a class of its own.’ AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

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Christmas at Tiffany's

Christmas at Tiffany's by Karen Swan

An exciting, globetrotting story of friendship and romance from Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan. "Funny, clever and superbly spun this is a cut above most contemporary romances. A hugely uplifting feel-good read" Candis magazine Cassie settled down too young, marrying her first serious boyfriend. Now, ten years later, she is betrayed and broken. With her marriage in tatters and no career or home of her own, she needs to work out where she belongs in the world and who she really is. So begins a year-long trial as Cassie leaves her sheltered life in rural Scotland to stay with each of her best friends in the most glamorous cities in the world: New York, Paris and London. Exchanging grouse moor and mousy hair for low-carb diets and high-end highlights, Cassie tries on each city for size as she attempts to track down the life she was supposed to have been leading, and with it, the man who was supposed to love her all along. PRAISE FOR KAREN SWAN "Deliciously glamorous, irresistibly romantic ..." Hello! "Hide indoors with a glass of wine and lose yourself in this" Heat "I loved it ... I was caught on page one and didn't put it down until I finished it" Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish House "Sheer escapism" Bella magazine

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The Waiting

The Waiting The Brand New Ballard & Bosch Thriller by Michael Connelly

Renée Ballard will need Bosch and his daughter to help bring down her enemies—this is Michael Connelly at his compelling best. Renée Ballard and the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit find a DNA link to a serial killer known as the Pillowcase Rapist. But when Ballard and her team move in on their suspect, they encounter a baffling web of secrets and legal hurdles. At the same time, Ballard's badge, gun and ID are stolen - a theft she can't report without giving her enemies in the department the ammunition they need to end her career. Forced to seek outside help, Ballard knocks on Harry Bosch's door. Meanwhile, Ballard has taken on Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry's daughter, as a new volunteer. But Renée soon learns that Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city's library of lost souls. Ballard is determined to maintain her focus on justice - but this cold case opens a Pandora's box ... 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' - Ian Rankin  'Superb crime writing from a master' - The Australian   'The name Michael Connelly on the cover is a guarantee of a Good Big Read' - The Australian

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A Court of Wings and Ruin

A Court of Wings and Ruin The third book in the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING, SENSATIONAL series by Sarah J. Maas

The third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.

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The Pumpkin Spice Café

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

Winner of the TikTok Shop Book of the Year 2024, Sunday Times and USA Today bestseller. As seen on Good Morning America! 🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂 ‘Gives off the same level of endorphins as taking a sip of an actual pumpkin spice latte… all the makings of a top tier Hallmark movie that happens to include a nice dash of spice’—People ‘With a name this cute and a cover this autumnal, how could I not cozy up with my blanket and relax with this adoring book?’—New York Post 🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁🍂 When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes… The Pumpkin Spice Café is a cozy romantic novel with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Grumpy x SunshineSmall townFound familySpicy Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you? 'This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews ‘Witty and fun… set in a small town an entertaining enemies-to-lovers read that gives all the feels’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I truly adored the setting, this adorable little town where I'd move in a heartbeat, and Jeanie and Logan were absolutely fantastic’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fall is my favorite season and this book totally captured that perfectly’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is what happens when you turn a pumpkin spice latte into a story… perfect for fans of Hallmark movies’—People About the author Laurie Gilmore writes small-town romance. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing.

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Onyx Storm

Onyx Storm DISCOVER THE FOLLOW-UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENONS, FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME! by Rebecca Yarros

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath. Pre-order your copy now! OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: FOURTH WING IRON FLAME

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The Christmas Tree Farm - Laurie Gilmore Cover Art

The Christmas Tree Farm

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

From the author of the viral TikTok sensations, The Pumpkin Spice Cafe and The Cinnamon Bun Book Store, comes the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling grumpy x sunshine Christmas romcom to curl up with this winter! ‘A charming break from reality’ Publishers Weekly Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. Kira North hates Christmas. Which is unfortunate since she just bought a Christmas tree farm in a town that’s too cute for its own good. Bennett Ellis is on vacation in Dream Harbor taking a break from his life in California. And most importantly, taking a break from his latest run of disastrous dates. After a run in with Kira in her fields, Ben has no intention of offering to help the grumpy owner set up her tree farm, despite the fact she’s clearly got no idea what she’s doing. Kira knows she should stop being so stubborn, but her farm is not all cute and cozy like people always show on social media, it’s borderline dangerous with no heating, and she’d rather no one saw it. But somehow fate finds Ben at Kira’s farm once more, and as Kira watches him swing an axe at the first tree, she finds herself appreciating his strength and questioning why she refused help in the first place… The Christmas Tree Farm is a spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Grumpy x SunshineSmall TownForced ProximityOne BedSecond Chance Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore ‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Laurie Gilmore writes small-town romance. Her Dream Harbor series is filled with quirky townsfolk, cozy settings, and swoon-worthy romance. She loves finding books with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice and strives for that in her own writing.

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Once a Cowboy

Once a Cowboy by Justine Davis

He’s a cowboy through and through… Rylan Rafferty was a cowboy long before interest in his leatherworking artistry and saddle making for the rich and famous catapulted him to national fame. He values his privacy, so when a popular Texas magazine wants to feature him, his first inclination is to run. His military father who died in combat when Rylan was a teen was the artist, not him. But then he meets the photographer, and Rylan suddenly no longer wants to bury himself in his work. Kaitlyn Miller values three things above all else—the memory of her father, her photography, and the mentor who first handed her a camera. Her beautiful but flawed mother may have chipped away at her self-esteem as a child, but Kaitlyn has confidence in her work. So she’s thrilled to be back home in Texas for her first big break—a photo shoot of a local Last Stand artist. When plain Kaitlyn collides with gorgeous Rylan, unexpected sparks fly. But can he convince her that her generous heart and artist's eye make her more than beautiful to him?

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Now or Never

Now or Never Stephanie Plum 31 by Janet Evanovich

Stephanie Plum's life is ready to explode in the pulse-pounding new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich! She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancés and no plan. But the way things are going, she might not live long enough to marry anyone. Stalling for time, Stephanie buries herself in her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down fugitives from justice. There's Eugene Fleck, a seemingly sweet online influencer who might also be YouTube star Robin Hoody, masked hero to the homeless. There's Bruno Jug, a wealthy and connected man who is rumored to traffic young girls alongside wholesale lettuce and tomatoes. Most terrifying of all is Zoran - a laundromat manager by day and self-proclaimed vampire by night with a taste for the blood of pretty girls. When he shows up on Stephanie's doorstep, it's not for the meatloaf dinner. Stephanie has to use every trick in the book to reel in these men. But she can't decide what to do about Ranger and Morelli - and she's keeping a secret from them that is the biggest bombshell of all. Now or never, she's got to make the decision of a lifetime. Praise for Janet Evanovich '[With] quick wit, sly clue-dropping, and a well-utilized supporting cast . . . this is fast-paced and laugh-filled fun ' Publishers Weekly 'An uproarious, crazy, laugh-a-minute caper with Trenton, New Jersey's most likable and notorious crime buster' Booklist 'Janet Evanovich is the crown princess of detective fiction' BookPage 'Among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction' GQ

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Hazzard's Convoy

Hazzard's Convoy A gripping Napoleonic naval adventure by Jonathan Spencer

A deadly French ship stalks the waves. Hazzard must sink her at all costs… The eagerly anticipated fourth novel in the William John Hazzard series. Late 1799. Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power in a coup in Paris as an Ottoman army of 80,000 descends upon Egypt. Abandoned in the desert, French general Kléber wants to get his beleaguered soldiers home, their only hope a rescue fleet led by the mighty 74-gun Généreux. For William John Hazzard and the marines of 9 Company, the order is clear: find her and sink her. Beset by spies from Constantinople to Sicily, Hazzard races after the Généreux and the desperate French convoy with De la Vega and the Volpone – and breaks the heart of Lady Hamilton, as he brings Nelson out to give battle once again. From brutal combat at sea to the streets of Palermo and the flaming ruins of Heliopolis, this is the epic fourth chapter in the saga of Hazzard’s Egypt. Perfect for fans of Julian Stockwin, Bernard Cornwell and C.S. Forester.

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Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing DISCOVER THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT! by Rebecca Yarros

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday __________________________________________ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE __________________________________________ OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? 'The new publishing sensation ' Daily Mail 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'This book is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read' ' FIVE. FREAKING. STARS . There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM (21.01.2025 - available for pre-order now) *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing paperback was an instant number-one bestseller in the first week of April 2024.

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Outback Dreams (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #1)

Outback Dreams (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #1) by Rachael Johns

Faith and Monty are both looking for love...in the wrong direction. Faith Forrester is at a crossroads. Single, thirty and living on a farm in a small Western Australian town, she's sick of being treated like a servant by her brother and father. Ten years ago, her mother died of breast cancer, and Faith has been treading water ever since. She wants to get her hands dirty on the family farm. She wants to prove to herself that she's done something worthwhile with her life. And she wants to find a man... For as long as he can remember, Daniel 'Monty' Montgomery has been Faith's best friend. When he was ten, his parents sold the family property in Merindah and moved to Perth to be closer to support services for his autistic brother, and ever since, Monty's dreamed of having his own place. So for the last ten years, he's been back on the land, working odd jobs and saving every dollar to put toward his dream. And now he finally has it. But there's still something missing... So when Faith embarks on a mission to raise money for a charity close to her heart – Dogs for Autism – and Monty's dream property comes on the market, things seem like they are falling into place for them both. Until a drunken night out ends with them sleeping together. Suddenly, the best friends are both facing a new set of challenges... Monty and Faith are both ready to find a life partner and settle down, but have they both been looking in all the wrong places?

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Beautiful Death

Beautiful Death by Fiona McIntosh

MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR DCI Jack Hawksworth is back, working on a high-profile case breaking in London. A calculating serial killer is on the loose, committing the most gruesome of murders as he ‘trophies’ the faces of his victims. With each new atrocity, the public and police force are getting more desperate for results. Hawk pulls together a strong and experienced taskforce, who soon find themselves caught up in a murky world of illegal immigrants and human organ trading. As he struggles to find any sort of link between the victims, Jack identifies something unique about the most recent corpse, and things suddenly get very personal. From the seedy underbelly of London’s back streets and New Scotland Yard to the dangerous frontiers of modern medicine, this is a gripping crime thriller from a powerhouse Australian author. "A master of her craft." Better Reading ______________________________ Discover more thrilling cases with DCI Jack Hawksworth in this unmissable series: Bye Bye Baby Beautiful Death Mirror Man Dead Tide Foul Play

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A Court of Mist and Fury

A Court of Mist and Fury The second book in the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING, SENSATIONAL series by Sarah J. Maas

The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

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Capture or Kill

Capture or Kill by Vince Flynn

Mitch Rapp faces an old foe from Iran in the new thriller in Vince Flynn's #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by bestselling author Don Bentley. In 2011, on a remote Iranian mountain, a group of high-level officials have just witnessed the successful demonstration of a new weapons system meant to upend the American-led war in Afghanistan by essentially decimating the population. The intelligence officer recognises what this development signifies even if his contemporaries do not. A fellow participant seems to agree with the intelligence officer’s reticence, remarking that he wished there was someone they could tell about this madness. But there is someone the intelligence officer can tell. One man who might just make a difference. In D.C., CIA Director Irene Kennedy presents the President with news that Bin Laden may have been found, but the President wants proof of Bin Laden's presence, and he only trusts one man to provide it. In Pakistan, Mitch Rapp encounters Azad Ashani, director of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, the master spy who once functioned as Irene Kennedy’s back channel to the Iranian government. Ashani owes Rapp, and he intends to settle his debt by providing a piece of intelligence about an American special operations team in Afghanistan, about to interdict a high value target. However, Ashani knows the new Iranian weapons plan is a trap, and to stop it, he's willing to partner with only one man: Rapp.

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Wreck the Halls

Wreck the Halls A Novel by Tessa Bailey

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey delivers a sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who team up to convince their estranged mothers to play a Christmas Eve concert… Melody Gallard may be the daughter of music royalty, but her world is far from glamorous. She spends her days restoring old books and avoiding the limelight (one awkward tabloid photo was enough, thanks). But when a producer offers her a lot of money to reunite her mother’s band on live tv, Mel begins to wonder if it’s time to rattle the cage, shake up her quiet life… and see him again. The only other person who could wrangle the rock and roll divas. Beat Dawkins, the lead singer’s son, is Melody’s opposite—the camera loves him, he could charm the pants off anyone, and his mom is not a potential cult leader. Still, they might have been best friends if not for the legendary feud that broke up the band. When they met as teenagers, Mel felt an instant spark, but it’s nothing compared to the wild, intense attraction that builds as they embark on a madcap mission to convince their mothers to perform one last show.  While dealing with rock star shenanigans, a 24-hour film crew, brawling Santas, and mobs of adoring fans, Mel starts to step out of her comfort zone. With Beat by her side, cheering her on, she’s never felt so understood. But Christmas Eve is fast approaching, and a decades-old scandal is poised to wreck everything—the Steel Birds reunion, their relationships with their mothers, and their newfound love.  

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A Court of Silver Flames

A Court of Silver Flames The latest book in the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING, SENSATIONAL series by Sarah J. Maas

The latest instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined A Court of Thorns and Roses series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta... Nesta Archeron has always been prickly – proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war – since being made High Fae against her will – she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court. The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta's every turn. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame. As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acceptance – and healing – in each other's arms. ___________________________ Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.

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Bind, Torture, Kill

Bind, Torture, Kill The Inside Story of BTK, the Serial Killer Next Door by Roy Wenzl, Tim Potter, L Kelly & Hurst Laviana

Four award-winning reporters for the Wichita Eagle deliver an in-depth account of serial killer Dennis Rader’s three-decades-long reign of murder. For thirty-one years, a monster terrorized the residents of Wichita, Kansas. A bloodthirsty serial killer, self-named “BTK”—for “bind them, torture them, kill them”—he slaughtered men, women, and children alike, eluding the police for decades while bragging of his grisly exploits to the media. The nation was shocked when the fiend who was finally apprehended turned out to be Dennis Rader—a friendly neighbor . . . a devoted husband . . . a helpful Boy Scout dad . . . the respected president of his church. Written by four award-winning crime reporters who covered the story for more than twenty years,  Bind, Torture, Kill  is the most intimate and complete account of the BTK nightmare told by the people who were there from the beginning. With newly released documents, evidence, and information—and with the full cooperation, for the very first time, of the Wichita Police Department’s BTK Task Force—the authors have put all the pieces of the grisly puzzle into place, thanks to their unparalleled access to the families of the killer and his victims. “A compelling exploration of an evil, complex, and confused mind, and the police work that captured him . . . Fascinating pages of history and a glimpse into the makeup of a monster.” — Joplin Independent

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The 6:20 Man

The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci

A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Immerse yourself in The 6:20 Man , a heart-racing thriller with an incredible ending, set in the world of high finance in New York. From David Baldacci, the number one bestselling author of Memory Man . It's time to catch a killer . . . Having survived combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq and been decorated with medals, Travis Devine leaves the army in mysterious circumstances, under a cloud of suspicion. And at thirty-two years old, he’s swapping fighting the Taliban and Al-Qaeda for a different kind of danger in the cut-throat world of high finance. His daily commute on the 6:20 a.m. train into New York’s financial district, to his new job as an analyst at the powerhouse investment bank Cowl and Comely, takes him into a world where greed, power, jealousy and ambition result in the financial abuse of the masses and the enrichment of an elite few. When a close friend of Devine’s is found dead, the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death at Cowl and Comely compel him to investigate further. As he digs deeper, he discovers strange coincidences and unnerving truths. As the deaths pile up, and the major players show their hands, Travis must question who he can trust – and who he must fight . . . The action continues in The Edge , the second Travis Devine thriller from David Baldacci.

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A Spy Alone

A Spy Alone For fans of Damascus Station and Slow Horses by Charles Beaumont

'Five stars. One of the best books I've read in a very, very long time' James O'Brien, LBC 'This is first class' The Times | 'Excellent' Spectator 'Exceptional' David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor 'A highly accomplished novel from a new writer of great promise' Financial Times 'Everything a John le Carré fan could ever wish for' Private Eye #1615 'A cracker of a debut novel which really does make clear what's been going on' Bill Nighy via The Rake ‘A marvellously confident debut, sharply observed and exceptionally well written’ Charles Cumming, author of Box 88 Everyone knows about the Cambridge Spies from the Fifties, identified and broken up after passing national secrets to the Soviets for years. But no spy ring was ever unearthed at Oxford. Because one never existed? Or because it was never found…? 2022: Former spy Simon Sharman is eking out a living in the private sector. When a commission to delve into the financial dealings of a mysterious Russian oligarch comes across his desk, he jumps at the chance. But as Simon investigates, worrying patterns begin to emerge. His subject made regular trips to Oxford, but for no apparent reason. There are payments from offshore accounts that suddenly just… stop. Has he found what none of his former colleagues believed possible, a Russian spy ring now nestled at the heart of the British Establishment? Or is he just another paranoid ex-spook left out in the cold, obsessed with redemption? From Oxford’s hallowed quadrangles to brush contacts on Hampstead Heath, agent-running in Vienna and mysterious meetings in Prague, A Spy Alone is a gripping international thriller and a searing portrait of modern Britain in the age of cynical populism. Perfect for readers of Charles Cumming, Mick Herron and John le Carré. Praise for A Spy Alone 'Beaumont is at the forefront of the espionage genre, capturing the changing nature of intelligence: soft influence and business deals are overtaking stolen secrets; long-term insinuation is replacing Cold-War tradecraft. Brilliant' I. S. Berry, author of The Peacock and the Sparrow 'The best spy novel I’ve read for years... An astonishing debut... and a brilliant portrait of how Britain allowed Russia to game our recent politics, including with Brexit' Luke Harding, author of Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival 'A post-Brexit take on the classic British spy novel, combining a cynical ex-spy protagonist and a major role for Bellingcat-OSINT types' Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist 'Beaumont ... catches the zeitgeist of (le Carré) .... He conveys all the world of espionage with relish, in its murky motives and surveillance techniques and the book races along and makes for a stunning debut' Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time 'A clever, thrilling spy story that brings the feel of Eric Ambler's shadowy political intrigues right into today's world' Jeremy Duns, author of Free Agent ‘Tense, compelling and remarkably timely... Shades of some of the greats of spy fiction – it might even be better than Charles Cumming’ Dominick Donald, author of Breathe ‘Beaumont takes the intrigue, atmosphere and subterfuge of the Cambridge Spies and brings it bang up to date’ Chris Lloyd, author of The Unwanted Dead

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Murder at Hambledon Hall

Murder at Hambledon Hall by C.J. Archer

The genteel tranquility of a country house party is shattered when the gamekeeper is shot. Was his death the result of his recent indiscretions, or long-buried secrets?   The weekend was supposed to be an enjoyable time with her family at the neo-Gothic manor of Lord and Lady Kershaw, but when the gamekeeper is murdered, Cleo can’t rest until the killer is caught. As a witness herself, she’s frustrated with the incompetence of the local police who lay the blame on a man who conveniently disappeared. When she realizes their ineptitude is a result of Lord Kershaw’s influence, she focuses her investigation on the earl and his family, against the wishes of her uncle.   The arrival of her suspects at the Mayfair Hotel allows Cleo to continue the investigation after the country house party ends, but what she discovers unnerves her. The gamekeeper’s reputation for seducing young women has left a trail of broken hearts, from the lowest maid to the highest lady. But could there be another reason for his murder?   Meanwhile, the hotel staff have secrets of their own to hide. As loyalties are tested on several fronts, Cleo needs her friends more than ever if she is to unravel the mysteries, both old and new.

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Powerless

Powerless TikTok Made Me Buy It! The epic romantasy series taking the world by storm! by Lauren Roberts

OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD! THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls ‘A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance’ M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of  Midnight in Everwood ‘[A] titillating debut’ Publishers Weekly ‘A masterpiece’  Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’ TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’  NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’  Booksellers Review   Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed.   Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites . The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague , while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society.   No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray , an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, Kai Azer , she’s thrown into the Purging Trials , a brutal competition to showcase her ‘Elite’ powers.   If the Trials and the opponents don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary.   Be swept away by the first in the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat  romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm.  Also Available: Reckless and Powerful Fearless  available to pre-order now Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary

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The Night on the Darling River

The Night on the Darling River by Darry Fraser

Amid the rising flood waters and shearers' strike violence, can one brave woman reclaim her future? From an Australian bestselling author comes a riveting historical adventure about one woman's journey from a life of isolation to one of love and acceptance. 1894, Echuca, Victoria Tess Hawthorn is a woman on the run from her abusive husband. All she has to do is get on the riverboat Victor and she will be free. But with tensions at an all-time high between unionist shearers and Scabs, Tess isn't the only person trying to board a boat under the cover of night. When a brawl erupts between the union and non-union men, Tess is mistaken for a fellow Scab and in the chaos pulled aboard the PS Rodney - the same boat heading up the Darling River that her husband was bound for. The last person Bram Kempster expects to see on board is Tess Hawthorn, the girl he's loved from afar since they were young. But he can't afford to get distracted, not when he's on an urgent trip to Renmark. Tess didn't want him back then and, if her haughty behaviour is anything to go by, she certainly doesn't want him now. But childhood hurts are the least of their problems. The continent is a tinderbox of violence and bloodshed waiting to ignite, and at home the Murray River is rising fast. Can they overcome their past in time to work together and survive? PRAISE FOR DARRY FRASER: 'Fraser has established herself as one of Australia's most loved historical fiction authors.' - The Herald Sun 'In The Milliner of Bendigo, Fraser delivers another enthralling adventure, sweeping us along on the remarkable journey of a woman determined to forge her own path.' - Better Reading 'Darry Fraser is at the top of her game with her latest Australian historical ... The Milliner of Bendigo is another wonderful tale to immerse yourself in.' - Great Reads & Tea Leaves

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Trial by Fire

Trial by Fire by Danielle Steel

Set against the backdrop of devastating California wildfires, Trial by Fire is a powerful novel about the courage it takes to open your heart again, from the billion-copy bestseller Danielle Steel. Dahlia de Beaumont is the CEO of a high-end perfume and cosmetics company based in Paris. Cruelly widowed at thirty, she brought her four children up alone. Now aged fifty, she guards her heart by burying herself in work, motherhood, and a long-term yet casual relationship with a married man. Travelling for business, Dahlia is left stranded in San Francisco when terrible wildfires break out, causing widespread death and destruction. Moved by the tragic stories of injured animals, Dahlia volunteers at a pet rescue centre in Napa Valley, where she meets Mark Hamilton, a handsome lawyer who has also been wounded by love in the past. When Dahlia seeks Mark’s legal counsel, they grow close, feeling a spark that both thought they never would again. But as black smoke fills the air, and the raging fires move ever closer to San Francisco, their lives remain in grave danger. With everything at stake, is Dahlia willing to take a risk, and put all her cards on the table once more?

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Here One Moment

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

If you knew when you were going to die, what would you do differently? It all begins on a flight from Hobart to Sydney. The flight will be smooth. It will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off the plane. But almost all of them will be changed forever. Because on this ordinary flight, something extraordinary happens. 'A lady', unremarkable until she isn't, predicts how and when many of the passengers are going to die. For some, death is far in the future; for others, it is very close. A brilliantly constructed story that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world. Liane Moriarty is a modern-day Jane Austen who humorously skewers social mores while spinning a web of mystery and asking profound, universal questions. Praise for Here One Moment 'Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant' Marian Keyes Praise for Liane Moriarty 'Liane Moriarty produces novels that are miracles of structure as well as human insight' Sydney Morning Herald 'Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic' USA Today 'Emotionally riveting' Washington Post 'Funny and scary' Stephen King 'One of the few authors I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes

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Desert Star

Desert Star by Michael Connelly

LAPD detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch work together to hunt the killer who is Bosch's 'white whale' - a man responsible for the murder of an entire family. A year has passed since LAPD detective Renée Ballard quit the force in the face of misogyny, demoralisation and endless red tape. Yet after the chief of police himself tells her she can write her ticket within the department, Ballard takes back her badge, leaving 'the Late Show' to rebuild the cold case unit at the elite Robbery-Homicide Division. For years, Harry Bosch has been working a case that haunts him but that he hasn't been able to crack - the murder of an entire family by a psychopath who still walks free. Ballard makes Bosch an offer: come work with her as a volunteer investigator in the new Open-Unsolved Unit, and he can pursue his 'white whale' with the resources of the LAPD behind him. The two must put aside old resentments to work together again and close in on a dangerous killer. Propulsive and unstoppable, this new novel demonstrates once again why 'Connelly is the real deal' (Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review ).

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Lights Out

Lights Out Tiktok's favourite dark and steamy romcom by Navessa Allen

MEET BOOKTOK'S LATEST OBSESSION . . . DARK, FUNNY AND SUPER SPICY, CAN YOU HANDLE THE RIDE? I want someone with a soul as black as night. Someone who would burn the world down for me and not lose a single minute of sleep over it. Trauma nurse Aly escapes her hard-working days by thirsting after masked men online. To her, nothing could top the fantasy of her favorite tattooed and masked man hunting her down. But she never could have guessed that one drunken text would turn those dreams into reality . . . I want things most people don't, craving darkness and depravity instead of light and love. Josh has spent his life avoiding the limelight, but his online persona is another story. At night, he posts masked thirst traps for his millions of fans, until one follower catches his eye: Aly. Together, Aly and Josh live out their darkest fantasies, unaware that Aly has captured the attention of someone with far more sinister intentions. As Josh turns from predator to protector, he must ask himself how far he'll go for the woman he can't live without. Lights Out is a fast-paced dark romance with a morally grey male lead. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book. Readers LOVE Lights Out! 'Hilarious, and wickedly sexy. Yes Josh is a bit of a stalker, but he's a golden retriever one' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely adored this book . . . perfect in every single way!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Josh and Aly are both magnificent and the spice is next level' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Really fun, made me laugh so many times I lost count' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Quite literally perfect. I wanted something spicy but fun and it more than delivered!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Proving that a dark romance can still have humour . . . dark of course!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'PERFECTION!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Boys Who Hurt

Boys Who Hurt The chilling, intriguing, MASTERFUL new Forbidden Iceland mystery by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir

Fresh from maternity leave, Detective Elma investigates complex case of a man murdered in a holiday cottage, while Sævar discovers something in a discarded box that could help crack the case. The multi-award-winning, NUMBER ONE bestselling Forbidden Iceland series continues… `She uses complex plots to explore how monsters are made and demonstrate that "evil can lurk behind the most attractive of smiles". Her many characters are people not puppets and she delights in pulling the rug from under their –and our – feet. If you have never read Aegisdottir, now is the time to start´ Mark Sanderson, The Times `Meticulously plotted, this beautifully written novel has it all: a shocking murder, small-town secrets, a cast of suspicious characters and a compelling female detective … Eva Björg Aegisdóttir at her best´ Lesley Kara `Emotive, atmospheric and chillingly suspenseful … one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time´ AA Chaudhuri `A detective as complicated as Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole. This is virtuoso suspense writing´ AJ Finn –––––––––––––– Fresh from maternity leave, Detective Elma finds herself confronted with a complex case, when a man is found murdered in a holiday cottage in the depths of the Icelandic countryside – the victim of a frenzied knife attack, with a shocking message scrawled on the wall above him. At home with their baby daughter, Sævar is finding it hard to let go of work, until the chance discovery in a discarded box provides him with a distraction. Could the diary of a young boy, detailing the events of a long-ago summer have a bearing on Elma's case? Once again, the team at West Iceland CID have to contend with local secrets in the small town of Akranes, where someone has a vested interest in preventing the truth from coming to light. And Sævar has secrets of his own that threaten to destroy his and Elma's newfound happiness. Tense, twisty and shocking, Boys Who Hurt is the next, addictive instalment in the award-winning Forbidden Iceland series, as dark events from the past endanger everything… ––––––––––––– `Your new Nordic Noir obsession´ Vogue `So chilling´ Crime Monthly PRAISE FOR THE FORBIDDEN ICELAND SERIES `Chilling and addictive, with a completely unexpected twist´ Shari Lapena `Riveting, exciting, entertaining and packed with intrigue´ Liz Nugent `Fans of Nordic Noir will love this´ Ann Cleeves `A tense, twisty page-turner that you'll have serious trouble putting down´ Catherine Ryan Howard `One of the rising stars of Nordic Noir´ Victoria Selman `Eerie and chilling´ Lesley Kara `A creepily compelling Icelandic mystery´ Heidi Amsinck `Elma is a memorably complex character´ Financial Times `An exciting and harrowing tale´ Ragnar Jónasson `Fantastic´ Sunday Times `So atmospheric´ Heat

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Lovelight Farms

Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison

Lovelight Farms is a wholesome rom-com featuring a handsome, freckled data analyst, a messy, optimistic Christmas tree farm owner, and a small town with the best hazelnut lattes on the east coast. This sweet and steamy romance is a holiday happily ever after for fans of Tessa Bailey and Hannah Grace from TikTok favourite author, B. K. Borison. In an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she's loved since she was a child, Stella enters a contest with insta-famous influencer, Evelyn St. James. With the added publicity and the huge cash prize, she might just be able to save the farm from its financial woes. There's just one problem. To make the farm seem like a romantic destination for the holidays, she lied on the application and said that she owns Lovelight Farms with her boyfriend. Only. . .there is no boyfriend. Enter best friend Luka Peters. He just came home for some hot chocolate, and somehow got a farm and a serious relationship in the process. Lovelight Farms is the first book in a seasonally-inspired quartet of cosy romances following four friends finding love in the small town of Inglewild.

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Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop

Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop A heartwarming, cosy, utterly uplifting romcom - the perfect read for booklovers! by Kiley Dunbar

'Tis the season for finding love… and the perfect book With just two weeks until Christmas, everything in Clove Lore should be perfect. But the latest holidaymaker to the Borrow a Bookshop is feeling far from festive… Icelandic ex-bookseller Magnús Sturluson might be surrounded by love stories in the Bookshop, but he’s nursing a sadness that not even fiction can fix. When Alexandra Robinson finds herself stranded in Clove Lore, she finds a safe place to hide from heartbreak. After all, all that’s waiting for her at home is a cheater boyfriend and the memories of her parents. As Alex finds herself embraced by the quirky village community, she finds her tough exterior thawing – and as she grows closer to Magnús, she finds an equally soft heart under his gruff shell. It seems that Clove Lore is working its magic once again – until a great flood on Christmas Eve brings devastation in its wake. It’s up to Magnús and Alex to batten down the hatches and help bring the village back together again, while also introducing the locals to the Icelandic tradition of the jólabókaflóð – Yule book flood – where families and friends gather on Christmas Eve to exchange books and read together. But can Magnús and Alex truly rescue the ruins of the village, and salvage their Christmas spirit? Or is there another complication lurking even closer than they thought? A totally uplifting read that will lighten the winter gloom, for fans of Jenny Colgan and Trisha Ashley. Booklovers will adore this seasonal treat! Readers are loving Christmas at the Borrow a Bookshop … ‘The best holiday for every bookworm… Warm, cosy and full of Christmas atmosphere .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This was such a sweet and uplifting story . A story about instant connection, friendship, strength, hope, and love.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘ The perfect holiday read to curl up next to a fire with a cup of cocoa!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ' Absolutely adored this ...Likeable characters and a wonderful storyline that I enjoyed! Add this book to your Christmas reads !’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ' A perfect cozy read when the weather is cold and you just want to snuggle up with a sweet book ! Loved it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘ I read it in one sitting ; couldn't seem to put it down!... An absolute joy .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘Bookshops + Romance + Christmas... What more could you want out of a romance novel ?! VERY sweet and VERY good.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ‘A fabulous Christmas read, full of romance, friendships, community and family ...Joyful Christmas escapism. Recommended’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review

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The Christmas Fix

The Christmas Fix the sizzling new festive romance from the Tiktok sensation and million-copy bestseller by Lucy Score

She'll save Christmas just to spite him... There's only one thing standing in the way of Cat King saving a small town's Christmas festival: Grumpy town manager Noah Yates. Single dad Noah takes his responsibilities seriously. When a late season hurricane turns Merry, Connecticut, into a disaster, he's left scrambling to pick up the pieces of the town he loves. At least, until home renovation expert and smoking hot reality TV star Catalina King arrives with a camera crew and a budget big enough to put the town back together again. But Noah doesn't want a celebrity diva capitalizing on their tragedy or filling his daughter's head with visions of glitz and glam. Blonde bombshell Cat is used to being underestimated, but Noah has an uncanny knack for getting under her skin. They can't be in a room together without rubbing each other the wrong way...except that time in the dark alley where the rubbing was just right. Can these enemies work together to pull off a Christmas miracle or will their fighting leave them both on the naughty list? A note from Lucy Score: These enemies-to-lovers deliver the holiday feels with a dirty-talking hero, ballsy blonde who never backs down, steamy hot break-the-dining-room-table sexy times, and a small town that still believes in the magic of Christmas. ★★★Reader reviews★★★ 'The perfect Christmas book' 'Everything a snowmance should have!' 'Gives you all the Christmas feels' 'Unputdownable!'

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Dark Mode

Dark Mode by Ashley Kalagian Blunt

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA FOR GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR  SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD - BEST DEBUT CRIME FICTION Once you’re online, there’s nowhere to hide   Is it paranoia – or is someone watching?   For years, Reagan Carsen has kept her life offline. No socials. No internet presence. No photos. Safe.    Until the day she stumbles on a shocking murder in a Sydney laneway. The victim looks just like her.   Coincidence?    As more murders shake the city and she’s increasingly drawn out from hiding, Reagan is forced to confront her greatest fear.   She’s been found.     A riveting psychological thriller drawn from true events,  Dark Mode  delves into the terrifying reality of the dark web, and the price we pay for surrendering our privacy one click at a time. PRAISE:   ‘Thrilling and twisty – get ready to be paranoid’ – J.P. Pomare, author of  The Wrong Woman ‘twisty and tantalising...  Dark Mode  is a thrilling read for when you need to get consumed by a good thriller instead of a social media binge.’ –  Arts Hub Australia   ‘a darkly sparkling gem’ –  The Canberra Times   ‘Absolutely terrifying! I turned every page with my heart in my mouth, utterly hooked by this explosive thriller. Ashley Kalagian Blunt taps into the dangers we face online every day and the monsters in our midst.  Dark Mode  is a powerful and disturbing story which will keep you thinking long after you’ve finished reading.’ – Petronella McGovern, author of  The Liars   ‘With  Dark Mode , Ashley Kalagian Blunt has turned her love of true crime and passion for suspense fiction into a fierce wake-up call of a thriller, one that looks unflinchingly at the horrors of the dark web and sheds light on the unimaginable. Riveting, tense and supremely chilling, this is an eye-opening must-read for crime fiction fans everywhere.’ – Anna Downes, author of  The Shadow House   ‘Wow. Page turning, chilling dread that kept me guessing until the end. Ashley Kalagian Blunt hits it out of the park, creating a dark world where your worst fears aren't the worst thing to fear – not even close.’ – R.W.R McDonald, author of  Nancy Business ‘ Dark Mode ’s greatest achievement is that, as the pieces fall into place, it’s not just Reagan Carsen’s world that’s turned upside down – it’s ours. Its stunning payoff doesn’t just reverberate through the pages, but beyond the book and into the world at large, where its implications are of urgent significance … there are some realities most of us would sooner pretend are impossible than acknowledge are already here. Kalagian Blunt forces our gazes upon them in this compulsive and breathless thriller.’ – James McKenzie Watson, author of  Denizen   ‘Dark and twisty, this thrilling offering from Ashley Kalagian Blunt is absolutely not to be missed. This book will keep you up at night’ – Hayley Scrivenor, author of  Dirt Town ‘If you think that what happens on the dark web will never affect you, this book begs the question: are you sure about that? Like, sure-sure ? A twisty, terrifying thriller, Dark Mode will have you buying a flip phone and moving off the grid the second you turn the final page, just so you can breathe again. I loved it.’ – Pip Drysdale, author of The Next Girl   ‘A chilling and utterly gripping read that shines a light on misogyny and toxicity thriving in plain sight and its devastating consequences for women. Ashley Kalagian Blunt plunges the reader into the darkest corners of the internet and it could not be more terrifying! A superb thriller that will keep you riveted to the page and dial up your tech anxieties to eleven.’ – Dinuka McKenzie, author of  The Torrent  

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Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health - Dr Billy Garvey Cover Art

Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health

Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health by Dr Billy Garvey

Children of all ages are grappling with anxiety , depression , low self-esteem and behavioural issues , and it can take years to see an expert who can help them. Dr Billy Garvey is a senior specialist at one of the world's biggest and most prestigious paediatric hospitals. With over twenty years' experience working with families, he wants to reassure parents that there is no such thing as a bad child and that much of what he tells families in clinic is based on the same principles he outlines in this book. Regardless of whether you have a young child or a teen on the brink of adulthood, by understanding the foundations of good mental health , you will be able to help them to thrive at any stage in their development.

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The Twelve Dates of Christmas

The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

Delightfully warm and funny, The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss is a pitch-perfect festive romance, for all those who loved One Day in December . When Kate Turner moved back home to Blexford to help out her Dad, she didn’t expect to stay. But here she is, four years later, baking for her friend Matt’s local café and designing fabric from her home in the village. But then her friend Laura signs her up to the local Twelve Dates of Christmas campaign and it amounts to a sort of dating bootcamp – a quest the entire village of Blexford seems prepared to help her with, from the local pub landlord to the postman. Over twelve dates she encounters the best and the worst traits of the male sex, with her childhood friends (and the whole village) keeping tabs. Kate’s sure she doesn't need a man. But maybe she'd quite like one.

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Joshua

Joshua by Sylvia McDaniel

Come Spend Christmas with the Burnetts  Joshua Burnett is the next Burnett the family ghost is ready to match. But he's been keeping secrets from the family. Secrets even his ghostly great-great-great-great-grandmother doesn't know. Maybe he's a womanizer for a reason until life delivers him a surprise he never saw coming. Kayla Scott has lost everything she's ever wanted in life. When she interviews for a nanny to the Burnett family, she gets an unexpected job opportunity – taking care of Joshua's baby daughter.  Being forced together every day is bringing up emotions she'd long given up ever feeling. And Joshua is dead set against giving up his bachelorhood. He's not even sure he wants the baby. Joshua's ghostly ancestor has her work cut out for her on this one. Can she pull these two through facing their own demons?

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The entrancing story of a reclusive Hollywood starlet as she reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine – soon to be a major film on Netflix. Reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Summoned to Evelyn’s luxurious apartment, Monique listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the ‘80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship and a great forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn’s story nears its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways. ‘Riveting, heart-wrenching, and full of Old Hollywood glamour, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is one of the most captivating reads of 2017.’ Buzzfeed  

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All Fours: Miranda July

All Fours: Miranda July "Black Friday Bookworm Special: Grab Your Favorite eBook at 50% Off Today !" by Miranda July

FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES and WASHINGTON POST NOTABLE BOOK of 2024 The New York Times bestselling author returns with an irreverently sexy, tender, hilarious and surprising novel about a woman upending her life “A frank novel about a midlife awakening, which is funnier and more boldly human than you ever quite expect . . . nothing short of riveting.” —Vogue “All Fours has spurred a whisper network of women fantasizing about desire and freedom. . . . It’s the talk of every group text."—The New York Times “All Fours possessed me. I picked it up and neglected my life until the last page, and then I started begging every woman I know to read it as soon as possible.”—The Cut “A novel that presses into that tender bruise about the anxiety of aging, of what it means to have a female body that is aging, and wanting the freedom to live a fuller life . . . Deeply funny and achingly true.” —LA Times “July’s novel is hot and weird and captivating and one of the most entertaining, deranged, and moving depictions of lust and romantic mania I’ve ever read.” —New York Magazine A semi-famous artist announces her plan to drive cross-country, from LA to NY. Thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child at home, she spontaneously exits the freeway, checks into a nondescript motel, and immerses herself in an entirely different journey. Miranda July’s second novel confirms the brilliance of her unique approach to fiction. With July’s wry voice, perfect comic timing, unabashed curiosity about human intimacy, and palpable delight in pushing boundaries, All Fours tells the story of one woman’s quest for a new kind of freedom. Part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention of the sexual, romantic, and domestic life of a forty-five-year-old female artist, All Fours transcends expectation while excavating our beliefs about life lived as a woman. Once again, July hijacks the familiar and turns it into something new and thrillingly, profoundly alive. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven Fiction such as The Women, Here One Moment, Tell Me Everything, Tom Lake, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Demon Copperhead, The Covenant of Water, the midnight library, where the crawdads sing

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The Last Bookshop in Prague

The Last Bookshop in Prague The BRAND NEW utterly brilliant story of wartime resistance from Helen Parusel for 2024 by Helen Parusel

An utterly breathtaking WWII historical novel, perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah Was she incredibly brave or incredibly stupid? Neither. Just a bookshop girl doing what she could against her country’s oppressors. The banned books club was only the beginning; a place for the women of Prague to come together and share the tales the Germans wanted to silence. For bookshop owner, Jana, doing the right thing was never a question. So when opportunity comes to help the resistance, she offers herself – and her bookshop. Using her window displays as covert signals and hiding secret codes in book marks, she’ll do all in her power to help. But the arrival of two people in her bookshop will change everything: a young Jewish boy with nowhere else to turn, and a fascist police captain Jana can’t read at all. In a time where secrets are currency and stories can be fatal, will she know who to trust? A heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, tenacity and love in wartime. Fans of Suzanne Goldring, Mandy Robotham and Debbie Rix will devour this unforgettable novel. ‘A wonderful story with the healing power of books at its heart, this inspiring and compelling novel kept me turning the pages late into the night. Steeped in fascinating historical detail, and packed with compassion, I didn’t want The Last Bookshop in Prague to end.’ Kate Storey 'Helen Parusel takes you on Jana's traumatic journey through fear, bravery and the determination to do the right thing in this captivating, unforgettable book.' Catherine Law Praise for Helen Parusel: 'This debut shines a light on a little known, but no less vital, corner of the war - events we should all know about. Fascinating.' Mandy Robotham 'The story is poignant and compelling - and what an ending: wow! ... A brilliant story with a powerful message. I wholeheartedly recommend it.' Gill Thompson ‘This novel is a true page turner, as well as being a heart-wrenching, emotional story of one of the darkest chapters of history ...first class research and captivating story-telling!' Louise Fein 'Pacy, twisty and emotional... a beautiful page-turner ... I highly recommended it.' Amanda Geard 'The layers of deception Laila encounters at the Lebensborn home were masterfully done and had me glued to the pages. A powerful debut, and a must-read for fans of historical fiction.' Andie Newton 'Atmospheric and gripping.' Jacquie Bloese 'A heartbreaking tale of love, loss and overwhelming courage. I was captivated, and couldn't turn the pages fast enough.' Siobhan Daiko 'The compelling story of Laila - a woman of great hope and courage - who showed how love, loyalty and compassion can endure despite the evils of war.' Catherine Law

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I Hope This Finds You Well

I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue

'I absolutely LOVED this book! It’s that perfect blend of funny and emotional … A genuinely entertaining and heartwarming read!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A darkly funny riot’ The Times, Book of the Month A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION 2024 Would you want to know what your colleagues say behind your back? Jolene certainly doesn’t. She’s riddled with anxiety, depressed, and hates her coworkers. The less she knows about them, the better. So when a catastrophic IT f*ck up grants her access to all of their emails and private messages, she’s initially horrified. The last thing she wants is to be privy to their sad discussions about dying desk plants and marital troubles. That’s until, with job cuts looming, she realises the power this new-found knowledge gives her. But as she digs deeper and deeper into the private lives of her colleagues, Jolene uncovers a lot more than she bargained for… And the walls she’d so carefully built start crumbling down. For readers who loved The Office US and Really Good, Actually comes the awkward heroine you’re about to fall in love with 'I haven’t been a reader for a long time, however found this in the airport book shop before a recent trip and this had me glued to it. Would thoroughly recommend – had me chuckling away' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book caught me off guard! It made me laugh, it made me cry… it's truly incredible and the best book I've read so far this year' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ever since I found out about this book on bookstagram I've become obsessed. Five months later, I FINALLY got my hands on a proof copy and OMG I loved this immensely!!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Please make this into a TV series!' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Natalie Sue is a bicultural Persian British Canadian writer. Until recently, she worked in criminal justice. She lives in Calgary with her husband, daughter, and dog.

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Empire of Storms

Empire of Storms From the # 1 Sunday Times best-selling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war. War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what - and who -she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

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The Christmas Wish

The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk

How do you fall in love with someone who can’t remember you from one day until the next? ‘Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate. Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well – and it turns out he’s just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers. But then Gwen wakes up to discover it’s Christmas all over again. She’s trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day. But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending? READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK: ‘A festive romance with a twist . . . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you read one Christmas book this year . . . let it be this one!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Everything you want for a Christmas read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This novel tastes like mince pies fresh out of the oven, sprinkled with a dusting of magical realism…A heartwarming romance about the biggest love of our lives: ourselves (and the hot, tall surgeon next door).' Good Housekeeping ’Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street’ Red ‘With laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another classic Kelk novel’ Woman and Home Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that’s Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone’ Stylist ’Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read’ Popsugar ‘Heartwarming and funny’ Heat ‘This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun’ Fabulous ‘With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it’s another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face’ Woman’s Weekly About the author Lindsey Kelk is a Sunday Times bestselling author, podcaster and prolific tweeter. Born and brought up in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Lindsey has written sixteen novels for adults, including the I Heart series, the Girl series, and the children’s book series, Cinders and Sparks. A fan of lipstick, pro-wrestling and cats, she now lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Jeff, and their two cats.

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The Venice Hotel

The Venice Hotel by Tess Woods

When the lives of four very different women become entangled in a boutique Venice hotel, dark secrets unravel and not everyone who checked into the hotel will check out again. Signora Loretta Bianchi, the world famous cook at Venice’s Hotel Il Cuore, is forced to choose between once-in-a-lifetime passion and her devoted husband. Sophie, on assignment in Venice as a food writer, finds a lot more than Signora Bianchi’s secret recipes to love, but what is the charming Rocco hiding? Law graduate Elena is sinking just like the endangered city she’s returned home to, and she’ll stop at nothing to be free from her marriage. Grandmother Gayle’s dream Venetian holiday turns sinister as she finds herself embroiled in a life or death escape. Set against a backdrop of the romance and tragedy of magical Venice, The Venice Hotel explores the powerful bonds that develop between women in times of crisis, and the healing power of female connection. ‘I completely fell in love with the women of the Venice Hotel’ – Nicola Moriarty ‘A love letter to a gorgeous city, crafted with such rich detail, I felt I knew every character to the core.’ – Melina Marchetta ‘The perfect combination of juicy drama and heartrending emotion’ – Rachael Johns ‘The words of this book don’t just dance on the page, they jump off it and come to life in dramatic fashion. Vivid scenes play out before the reader’s eyes like a blockbuster movie… The Venice Hotel is one of those easy-to-read, hard-to-put-down novels with charming characters, a fast-paced plot and a deeper meaning. ' Australian Women's Weekly 'With its atmospheric setting, The Venice Hotel is a journey of intrigue, romance and, ultimately, hope. Woods delivers a compelling narrative that highlights the strength found in the connections forged between women in times of adversity—for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng.’ Bookseller+Publisher

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Cowgirl Tough

Cowgirl Tough by Justine Davis

Sometimes the line between love and hate is blurry… Cody Rafferty and Britt Roth may have grown up on adjacent Hill Country ranches, but they’ve always been oil and water. Britt knows it’s because Cody's a tech nerd who doesn't get the ranch life she loves. Cody knows it’s because Britt’s a single-minded cowgirl, who lives to complain about the technology he loves. Their families claim it’s because they were born within minutes of each other. They've declared one truce in their lives—when Cody's father was KIA overseas. Neither of them expected there would be another, but when Cody suspects a crash of his test drone spooked Britt’s champion barrel racing horse, endangering her life and future, he calls a second truce. Prodded by guilt, he steps up to take care of Britt and her beloved horse. Britt balks, but Cody’s hard to refuse even for a tough cowgirl. Forced together, they learn surprising things about each other neither ever knew.  Can these two lifetime adversaries learn to get along, especially when they realize that the sparks that fly between them aren’t fueled only by anger?

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Outback Reunion (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #6) - Rachael Johns Cover Art

Outback Reunion (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #6)

Outback Reunion (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #6) The unforgettable, hotly anticipated return to Bunyip Bay from bestselling Australian romance author Rachael Johns. by Rachael Johns

A brand-new Bunyip Bay novel from bestselling Australian romance author Rachael Johns They spent one magical night together, but when he woke up she was gone ... Eight years later, Gabriela Jimenez is hoping a couple of weeks in Bunyip Bay with the Grand Jimenez Family Circus will give her and Luna, her daughter, the chance to reconnect after the tragic death of Luna's father. The last thing Gabi expects is to run into the man she once knew. Mark Morgan is still as sweet and sexy as she remembers, but Gabi is harbouring guilt and dealing with the grief of her in-laws. She can't afford to let him get under her skin again. After his successful career in AFL was cut short due to a crushing injury, Mark is struggling to readjust to small-town life and working the family farm. As if this isn't bad enough, his wife's betrayal means he may never be able to risk his heart to love again. Mark couldn't be less interested in the circus that has arrived in town ... until he discovers that the woman who vanished from his bed all those years ago without saying goodbye is part of it. Will a chance meeting lead to something more?

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Ford

Ford by M.E. Clayton

What happens when everything is going smoothly? The inevitable, of course. Ford Ford Abram’s life was easy, fun, and damn near perfect. With loving parents, two adorable twin sisters, ride or die friends, and girls on tap, there really wasn’t much missing from his life. Destined for the NFL, all his dreams were coming true, and he couldn’t be happier. So, why was he finding himself constantly annoyed by the random people around him? Good question. Well, that would be because everything isn’t so perfect. He’d gotten knocked on his ass at a party one night, and he hasn’t recovered. He’s quickly regretting the deal he made with Amelia Prescott, and he’s not sure what to do about it. He’s a man of his word, and this girl was threatening his integrity with every breath in her delectable body. However, enough is enough, and it’s time to make a move. Amelia Amelia Prescott seemingly had no problems in her life. High school wasn’t the cesspool of angst and awkwardness for her as it was for a lot of kids. She had friends, a college boyfriend, and a twin brother who she wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. So, if everything was so perfect, why was she on a mission of destruction and revenge? Good question. Well, that would be because everything isn’t so perfect. Finding out that her college boyfriend is a cheater, liar, and idiot is enough to make her a woman scorned. Refusing to play the heartbroken victim, she decides the best way to get over a guy is to get under another one. Enter Ford Abrams. However, she should have known it wasn’t going to be that simple. When life is no longer just fun and games… After getting the tongue lashing of a lifetime (and not the good kind), Ford decides he’s done playing Mr. Nice Guy. Knowing that he never should have acceded to that stupid agreement in the first place, he’s done waiting for Amelia Prescott to come to him. After giving the tongue lashing of a lifetime (and they hadn’t even deserved it), Amelia decides it’s time for a change. Realizing that it’s simple fear that’s holding her back, she does her best to push beyond it and face her problems like and adult, Ford Abrams being one of those problems. Amelia wasn’t looking to complicate things further, but Ford was about to uncomplicate them. NOTE: This book contains adult language, adult situations, and explicit sexual encounters. If sensitive to any of the aforementioned issues, please do not purchase.

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Verity

Verity The thriller that will capture your heart and blow your mind, from the author of IT ENDS WITH US by Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively. Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, with over a million five star reviews from readers. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . . Before you start reading, ask yourself: are you ready to stay up all night? And if you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. 1 MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN VERITY FIVE STARS 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read ' ***** ' Powerful , mind-blowing and emotional ' ***** 'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' ***** 'There are no words. Bravo ' ***** ' Dark , creepy , and one hundred per cent original ' ***** ' I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' ***** 'Left me completely speechless ' ***** VERITY was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 18.03.22 Winner of The British Book Awards' Pageturner of the Year Award 15.05.23

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Heart Bones

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

Moving, passionate, and unforgettable, this novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover follows two young adults from completely different backgrounds embarking on a tentative romance, unaware of what the future holds. After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. But two months before she’s finally free to change her life for the better, an unexpected death leaves her homeless and forced to spend the remainder of her summer in Texas with a father she barely knows. Devastated and anxious for the summer to go by quickly, Beyah has no time or patience for Samson, the wealthy, brooding guy next door. Yet, the connection between them is too intense to ignore. But with their upcoming futures sending them to opposite ends of the country, the two decide to maintain only a casual summer fling. Too bad neither has any idea that a rip current is about to drag both their hearts out to sea.  

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The Edge

The Edge by David Baldacci

Intense thrills at a breakneck pace, The Edge is the killer sequel to David Baldacci's runaway number one bestseller The 6:20 Man , featuring elite undercover operative Travis Devine. Read by Zachary Webber ( The 6:20 Man ). ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail A Brutal Murder Retired from the Army’s most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he’s brought in by agent Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most. A Small Town Four days earlier Jennifer Silkwell was found dead on the rocks of the Maine coastline. A high ranking analyst for the CIA, she had knowledge of national security secrets that would be valuable to a number of enemies. And her senator father once saved Emerson Campbell’s life. A Big Secret Knowing how much is riding on the case, Devine packs his bags and heads for the small town of Putnam in Maine. But small towns can harbour big secrets, and not everyone wants to share them with outsiders. Not when there’s a killer on the loose . . . Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci. Praise for David Baldacci: ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner, author of One Step Too Far ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline, author of Loyalty

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We Solve Murders

We Solve Murders The Sunday Times #1 bestselling murder mystery from the author of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB A brand new series. An iconic new detective team. And a thrilling new murder to solve . . . ----- Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn’t stay still long enough for habits or routines. She’s currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D’Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . . Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy? ----- PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA ‘The rightful king of crime’ i ‘The twistiest, turniest tale told with all of Richard Osman’s trademark wit and warmth’ RED 'The entertainment value is sky-high' I PAPER 'Thursday Murder Club fans, you are in for a treat' PRIMA 'Much as with the earlier books, I read We Solve Murders in a few pleasured gulps' SUNDAY TIMES 'Osman’s new series, which kicks off with this book, is written with just as light a touch and gently humorous tone' THE OBSERVER ' The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities. All of which makes for a delightful read – and another little slice of warmth in time for autumn' THE OBSERVER 'This is a sitcom-meets-Bond, and a fine murder mystery’ DAILY EXPRESS Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2024

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Behind Closed Eyes (An Elise Close Psychological Thriller—Book Seven)

Behind Closed Eyes (An Elise Close Psychological Thriller—Book Seven) A spellbinding psychological thriller that delivers an unforgettable twist by Molly Black

“I binge read this book. It hooked me in and didn't stop till the last few pages… I look forward to reading more!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   In the affluent maze of Los Angeles suburbia, Dr. Elise Close finds her latest challenge, the Westons, who've recently been stirred by a startling break-in at the home of their enigmatic new neighbors.    As Elise delves deeper into their veiled past , she finds herself ensnared in a web of deceit that blurs the lines between professional curiosity and personal paranoia.    With every twist uncovering more questions than answers, can Elise trust her instincts when every shadow could conceal a truth more sinister than she ever anticipated?   BEHIND CLOSED EYES is the seventh book in a highly anticipated new psychological suspense series by critically-acclaimed and #1 bestselling mystery and suspense author Molly Black, whose books have received over 2,000 five-star reviews and ratings.   Future books in the series are also available!    “Molly Black has written a taut thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat… I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “I loved this book! Fast-paced plot, great characters and interesting insights into investigating cold cases. I can't wait to read the next book!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Very good book… You will feel like you are right there looking for the kidnapper! I know I will be reading more in this series!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “This is a very well written book and holds your interest from page 1… Definitely looking forward to reading the next one in the series, and hopefully others as well!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Wow, I cannot wait for the next in this series. Starts with a bang and just keeps going.” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Well written book with a great plot, one that will keep you up at night. A page turner!” —Reader review for Girl One: Murder ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “A great suspense that keeps you reading… can't wait for the next in this series!” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “Sooo soo good! There are a few unforeseen twists… I binge read this like I binge watch Netflix. It just sucks you in.” —Reader review for Found You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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A Bent Creek Baby

A Bent Creek Baby by Catie Cahill

He came back to help his brothers—but he discovered a secret baby and a chance at love. Maverick I never intended to come back to Bent Creek. There was nothing for me there, and I refused to let Flannery Jacobs reject me again. But I can't say no to my brothers when they need my help. It's not long before I run into Flannery, but something's changed. She has a daughter—one who would be the right age from the only other time I was in town. The time that Flannery let me know, in no uncertain terms, that it would never work between us. I just want to do the right thing. I want to be a dad. But I can't fall for Flannery again, and the danger coming to Bent Creek is something that's out of my control. I won't rest until my family— all of my family—is safe, and Flannery and I can raise our daughter on the same land where I grew up. Flannery Letting Maverick Harker into my life almost two years ago was a huge mistake. It broke my heart to reject him, and I see his face every time I look at our daughter. Sometimes I wonder if I made the right decision. But now he's back, and I have to confess the truth to him. His reaction is a surprise—he wants to help, to be a part of our daughter's life. And mine. Maverick's family needs him, and all I want to do is make up for everything I did wrong. But first I have to forgive myself for the past. When I receive something entirely unexpected, I make a decision I never thought would change everything for Mav and his brothers. Marybeth My brother Luke shut me out when I got together with Gabe. I told myself it didn't matter. I may have lost the family I was born into, but I'd gained family with the Harkers. Now there are men in town who want answers, and the only way to keep the past from destroying Bent Creek is for our two families to work together. To my surprise, Luke agrees. I just hope it works before this town ignites in the tensions that have been simmering for years. Come home to Bent Creek . . . A small town in Montana where everyone knows everyone, and secrets live in the shadows of the mountains. One by one, the Harker brothers return home to reclaim their ranch, face their family's past troubles with the Nobles, and find love. If you love cowboys, Yellowstone -style family drama, small western towns filled with secrets, and sweet romance with a touch of suspense, this book is for you!

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Bad Luck in Berlin

Bad Luck in Berlin by Tom Wood

Victor has been out of the game for six months - but he's as deadly as ever. He's in Berlin, preparing for his first assignment as a CIA contractor: taking out the scout of a notorious crime lord. No one is supposed to die - not yet - but as Victor tracks his target, he realises he's not the only one interested in the scout . . . and if Victor is going to do his job, he has to stop someone else doing theirs. Packed with roaring action and breathless suspense, this specially priced, exclusive short story is perfect for fans of Tom Wood - and for readers who have yet to discover him.

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The Holy Word for Morning Revival - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1), Vol. 2

The Holy Word for Morning Revival - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1), Vol. 2 by Witness Lee

This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held July 1-6, 2024, in Anaheim, California, on “Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1).” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ.

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Exiles

Exiles by Jane Harper

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FOR 2023 At a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother having vanished into the crowds. A year on, Kim Gillespie's absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved ones gather deep in the heart of South Australian wine country to welcome a new addition to the family. Aaron Falk, federal investigator, is joining the celebrations. But as he soaks up life in the lush valley, he begins to suspect this tight-knit group may be more fractured than it seems. As hidden truths slowly emerge, Falk faces the darkest of questions. WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD FOR FICTION 2023 LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE ADULT FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 PRAISE FOR EXILES 'A beautifully observed crime novel' Sydney Morning Herald 'Jane Harper knows how to write an undulating, riddling tale to keep you on your toes. Exiles is no different.' Russh 'You'll find yourself immediately hooked' The Age ' Exiles holds everything and more fans of the Investigator want in a Falk novel. A generous, elegant, and atmospheric read, that brings to the foreground a different kind of hero.' Happy Mag

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Finding Joy in Oyster Bay

Finding Joy in Oyster Bay by Susan Duncan

From the author of the bestselling Sleepless in Stringybark Bay , this new book celebrates life, love, courage and the power of forgiveness. When former journalist-turned-café-owner Kate Jackson abandons her six-month-old baby and disappears without a word, the quirky boat-access community of Cook's Basin quickly steps in to salvage a delicate and difficult situation. But even the best intentions can go horribly awry.  Relationships are tested, loyalties divided and the future of the beloved Briny Café - the beating heart of Cook's Basin - comes under threat. It takes a group of bossy retirees to navigate the brittle twists and turns of the grim past to point the way towards a hopeful future.  Alive with the colourful culture of a tight-knit community, Finding Joy in Oyster Bay celebrates life, love, courage and the power of forgiveness. 'I loved everything about Stringybark Bay, from the vibrant community of characters to the idyllic setting. I didn't want to leave! What a charming and irresistible novel.' JOANNA NELL 'You're in for a lot of intrigue as well as heart-warming fun. This is a real treat.' BETTER READING on Sleepless in Stringybark Bay   'Susan Duncan is a storyteller par excellence.' LIVING ARTS CANBERRA

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James

James by Percival Everett

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024! 'Percival Everett is a giant of American letters, and James is a canon-shatteringly great book' - Hernan Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Trust From the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of The Trees James is an enthralling and ferociously funny novel that leaves an indelible mark, forcing us to see Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in a wholly new and transformative light. The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson's Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town. Thus begins a dangerous and transcendent journey by raft along the Mississippi River, toward the elusive promise of free states and beyond. As James and Huck begin to navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise. With rumours of a brewing war, James must face the burden he carries: the family he is desperate to protect and the constant lie he must live. And together, the unlikely pair must face the most dangerous odyssey of them all . . . From the shadows of Huck Finn's mischievous spirit, Jim emerges to reclaim his voice, defying the conventions that have consigned him to the margins.

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Bye Bye Baby

Bye Bye Baby by Fiona McIntosh

MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR A spate of seemingly unconnected murders in southern England prompt a high-profile taskforce to be formed and led by DCI Jack Hawksworth, one of the Force’s new rising stars who combines modern methods with old-school instincts. The victims appear as disparate as their style of death; the only link that Hawk and his team can pull together is that the murdered are all men of an identical age. The taskforce has nothing but cold cases of decades past to comb through in the hope that they might find a clue to who is behind the savagery. A heart-stopping tale of brutal revenge with a chilling twist by a powerhouse Australian author. "McIntosh breathes so much life and detail into the storyworld." Better Reading __________________________________________ READERS LOVE DCI JACK HAWKSWORTH ***** A gripping page turner to the very end ***** Wow ***** Fantastic! Grabs you & leaves you breathless!! ***** Once you're in, you won't want to put it down! ***** Another Great Read From Fiona __________________________________________ Complete your Fiona McIntosh collection today! Bye Bye Baby: DCI Jack Hawksworth 1 Beautiful Death: DCI Jack Hawksworth 2 Mirror Man: DCI Jack Hawksworth 3 Dead Tide: DCI Jack Hawksworth 4 Foul Play: DCI Jack Hawksworth 5 The Sugar Palace Fields of Gold Nightingale The Champagne War The Chocolate Tin The Diamond Hunter The French Promise The Last Dance The Lavender Keeper The Orphans The Pearl Thief The Perfumer's Secret The Spy’s Wife The Tailor's Girl The Tea Gardens

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Unravelled Book 9.5

Unravelled Book 9.5 by Shannon Messenger

Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the  New York Times  bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of  Stellarlune . Perfect for fans of Harry Potter , Percy Jackson and Skandar . While his friends faced their own challenges in  Stellarlune , Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him? This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world.   Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities  series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Exile Everblaze Neverseen Lodestar Nightfall Flashback Legacy Unlocked Stellarlune  

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A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire

A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire A Blood and Ash Novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series…  Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance? A Betrayal… Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him . The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. A Choice…. Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. A Secret… But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

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Freedom: Memoirs 1954 - 2021

Freedom: Memoirs 1954 - 2021 by Angela Merkel

For sixteen years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country through numerous crises, shaping both Germany and international politics with her actions and attitudes. In her memoirs, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she reflects on her life in two German states - thirty-five years in the German Democratic Republic, thirty-five years in reunited Germany. More intimately than ever before, she talks about her childhood, youth, and studies in the GDR and the dramatic year of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and her political life began. She also shares recollections and insights from her meetings and conversations with the world's most powerful people. Discussing significant national, European, and international turning points, she shows how the decisions were made that shaped our times. Her book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of power - and is a compelling plea for freedom.

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Christmas with the Queen

Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb

Curl up this winter with a heart-warming Christmas romance for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey! 'A page-turning festive read, full of will they/won't they romance, intriguing glimpses of royal life behind palace doors, and inspiring culinary treats. As delicious as a Christmas pudding topped with flaming brandy and lashings of cream' Gill Paul ************************************ December 1952 As a young Queen Elizabeth II prepares to deliver her first Christmas speech, staff work behind the scenes to get ready for the festivities at Sandringham Estate. Among them are Jack and Olive – old friends who are surprised to be reunited after seven years apart. While Olive works for the BBC reporting on the royal family, and Jack is employed in the queen’s kitchens, their bond deepens – until a secret threatens to tear them apart. When the truth comes to light, it could change Olive and Jack's lives forever. But maybe Christmas has one last gift to deliver… Readers love Christmas with the Queen!: ‘Oh what a gorgeous read… full of warmth and love and nostalgia’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So well researched you almost feel like you are with the Queen’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book from the very first page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jack and Olive were both wonderfully real and complex, they leapt from the page … A captivating Christmas read to be savoured' Amanda Geard 'A must read for anyone in need of Christmas magic' Georgie Blalock Reviews Praise for Christmas With the Queen: 'With heartwarming characters and glimpses into royal life, this romance is utterly charming' Candis '[A] delightful seasonal novel […] Any reader of heartwarming and poignant romance stories will enjoy this offering from Gaynor and Webb' Historical Novel Society 'Warm and fun and sweet and tender, with a gorgeous 1950s atmosphere' Tracy Rees 'A heartwarming, poignant, evocative, nostalgic read. A perfect Christmas gift' Patricia Scanlan 'Achingly romantic, gloriously festive, I have no doubt that Christmas with the Queen will charm readers, just as it did me. If you read one Christmas book this year, let it be this one' Carmel Harrington 'A gorgeous book, full of heart and warmth and atmosphere, with a satisfyingly evolved plot. Anyone who enjoyed the Crown will adore this' Emily Hourican 'Jack and Olive were both wonderfully real and complex, they leapt from the page … A captivating Christmas read to be savoured' Amanda Geard 'A page-turning festive read, full of will they/won't they romance, intriguing glimpses of royal life behind palace doors, and inspiring culinary treats. As delicious as a Christmas pudding topped with flaming brandy and lashings of cream' Gill Paul 'This sweet and thoughtful book had me hooked from the first page, following along not only for glimpses of Her Majesty and the royal retinue, but for Olive and Jack's irresistible second-chance romance. A triumph and a treat of a novel!'- Bryn Turnbull 'A must read for anyone in need of Christmas magic' Georgie Blalock 'This is a story to savor over a cup of tea as the days grow short and the year draws to a close, and I adored every bit of it' Jennifer Robson

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I'm Glad My Mom Died

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD! A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life. Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, “Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn’t tint hers?” She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income. In I’m Glad My Mom Died , Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail—just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly , she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (“Hi Gale!”), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants. Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I’m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

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Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2022 by Claire Keegan

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY A SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES' '100 Best Books of the 21st Century' WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE AND THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE AND THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE DALKEY LITERARY AWARDS 'Exquisite.' Damon Galgut 'Masterly.' The Times 'Miraculous.' Herald 'Astonishing.' Colm Tóibín 'Stunning.' Sunday Independent 'Absolutely beautiful.' Douglas Stuart It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him - and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church. Claire Keegan's book Small Things Like These was a Sunday Times Bestseller w/c 05-11-2022 ----- Readers love Small Things Like These: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'G ripping and very moving and thought-provoking ... brilliantly done, but also softly and slowly. You'll never regret reading this book, but it will haunt you for ever after.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I haven't loved a book for so long. This has changed it. Every word counted. Moral, heartfelt & a beautiful read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a beautifully written story, both simple and profound. Set at Christmas, it is, in essence, an exploration of the best and the worst of what it is to be human. A stunning achievement.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A remarkable novel - short, succinct, moving. I read it in one sitting early on a Sunday morning before anybody else was up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book needs to sit and settle with the reader after it's read. Much lies here within what seems a simple tale. It strikes to the heart.'

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High Wire

High Wire by Candice Fox

'Tense, gripping and totally terrifying – High Wire is not to be missed.' Kathy Reichs ' High Wire is yet more proof, as if we needed it, that Candice Fox is the queen of Aussie crime.' Hayley Scrivenor ‘Tense, pacy, High Wire starts at full bore and doesn’t let up.’ Garry Disher You only take the High Wire if you’re desperate – or up to no good. A notorious unmarked track through outback Australia, the ‘Wire’ crosses slabs of lawless land, body-dumping grounds and mobile-phone blackspots. Harvey Buck is certainly desperate. Racing to be with his dying girlfriend, he encounters Clare Holland, whose car has broken down. He offers the hapless traveller a ride . . . and then their nightmare begins. The pair are ambushed by a vengeful crew – and strapped into bomb vests. As part of a deadly game, Harvey and Clare are forced to commit a series of increasingly murderous missions, or else be blown to smithereens. Senior Sergeant Edna Norris is dealing with a runaway teenager; not an unusual job in a place where people go to disappear. But an unfolding crime spree turns this outback cop’s night into a fight for survival. Hot on Harvey and Clare’s trail, Edna finds a burnt-out car, a missing woman, a bank robbery and a bullet-riddled body. And this road trip from hell has only just begun . . .

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The Great Alone

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

The New York Times #1 Bestseller from the author of The Nightingale "An unforgettable portrait of love and war" People Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unpredictable. A story of a family in crisis struggling to survive at the edge of the world, it is also a story of young and enduring love. Cora Allbright and her husband Ernt, a recently-returned Vietnam veteran scarred by the war, uproot their thirteen year old daughter Leni to start a new life in Alaska. Utterly unprepared for the weather and the isolation, but welcomed by the close-knit community, they fight to build a home in this harsh, beautiful wilderness. At once an epic story of human survival and love, and an intimate portrait of a family tested beyond endurance, The Great Alone offers a glimpse into a vanishing way of life in America. With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah has delivered an enormously powerful story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the remarkable and enduring strength of women. About the highest stakes a family can face and the bonds that can tear a community apart, this is a novel as spectacular and powerful as Alaska itself. It is the finest example of Kristin Hannah's ability to weave together the deeply personal with the universal.

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Harris

Harris by M Tasia

UNDERCOVER LOVE Harris and Woodley have the best kind of relationship. Neither wants a partner, commitment, or any of the boundaries that come with it. For them, it’s all about great sex and a little companionship. Until Harris decides to make himself bait for the nefarious Noah Group who’d captured and performed experiments, including genetic manipulation, on Harris and his twin sister, Jennifer.  Woodley’s pissed off at the members of the Fire Lake team for allowing Harris to put himself in such extreme danger, and finds he has an unknown deep and wide protective streak, which angers him even more. Now he’s a love-struck sap, not the former US Marine and detective who’d volunteered for, and enjoyed the hell out of, the most perilous assignments. And he’s scared to death he’s going to lose the man who’s made him feel this way. You have to buy this book! If you've enjoyed all the other Fire Lake stories, you going to LOVE this one for sure.

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Days of Shattered Faith

Days of Shattered Faith by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Welcome to Alkhalend, Jewel of the Waters, capital of Usmai, greatest of the Successor States, inheritor to the necromantic dominion that was the Moeribandi Empire and tomorrow's frontline in the Palleseen's relentless march to bring Perfection and Correctness to an imperfect world. Loret is fresh off the boat, and just in time. As Cohort-Invigilator of Correct Appreciation, Outreach department, she's here as aide to the Palleseen Resident, Sage-Invigilator Angilly. And Sage-Invigilator Angilly – Gil to her friends – needs a second in the spectacularly illegal, culturally offensive and diplomatically inadvisable duel she must fight at midnight. Outreach, that part of the Pal machine that has to work within the imperfection of the rest of the world, has a lot of room for the illegal, the unconventional, the unorthodox. But just how much unorthodoxy can Gil and Loret get away with? As a succession crisis looms, as a long-forgotten feat of necromantic engineering nears fruition, as pirate kings, lizard armies and demons gather, as old gods wane and new gods wax, sooner or later Gil and Loret will have to settle their ledger. Just as well they are both very, very good with a blade… Also in the TYRANT PHILOSOPHERS SERIES: CITY OF LAST CHANCES HOUSE OF OPEN WOUNDS LIVES OF BITTER RAIN

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A Monsoon Rising

A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon

'Thea Guanzon’s talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy.' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to the The Hurricane Wars. After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But a greater threat is rising – the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only Alaric and Talasyn can stop it. For Alaric, helping Talasyn save their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father's more sinister schemes. But Talasyn is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires. The Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what – and who – to fight for. Praise for The Hurricane Wars: 'The Hurricane Wars is my newest obsession' Kerri Maniscalco ‘This book made me GIDDY!' Katee Robert 'I’m obsessed' Hannah Whitten 'The Hurricane Wars will leave you burning long before the last page descends' Ehigbor Okosun 'Simply unputdownable' HuffPost '[W]ill likely obsess fantasy romance fans everywhere’ Paste Magazine Reviews Reviews for The Hurricane Wars 'This novel, the first in a trilogy, took the romantasy world by storm when it landed.' New York Times on The Hurricane Wars 'Guanzon’s debut already has a bevy of bestselling writers' praise, including Hannah Whitten, Katee Robert, Ali Hazelwood and others, and it’s not surprising in the least. The Hurricane Wars is a lush and exquisitely detailed book with enemies to lovers, breathtaking worlds and intrigue… . Simply unputdownable.' HuffPost 'Guanzon brings a fresh voice and vivid world into the fantasy landscape, and this story will be incredibly popular. Readers will look forward to the next book in this new trilogy.' Library Journal (starred review), Debut of the Month 'I’ve been a die-hard, adoring fan of Thea Guanzon for years, and I thought I knew what she was capable of, but this book. This book. I am utterly enchanted by the lushness of her prose, the uniqueness of the setting, the spellbinding story she has gifted us with. I physically could not stop reading! Thea Guanzon’s talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy.' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, 'The Hurricane Wars is everything I love—intricate worldbuilding, unique magic, and a gleeful, smoldering romance. I’m obsessed.' Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

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Gilded Saint

Gilded Saint by Isabel Jolie

He's the King of Deception, Until She Becomes His Queen A better man would've said no to her desperate proposal. Five years deep in the syndicate, I've built my reputation brick by blood-soaked brick. They call me Saint – a name that mocks the darkness I've embraced for my country. When the daughter of Italy's most dangerous family begs for my protection through marriage, duty tells me to walk away. But there's something in her eyes that reminds me of the man I used to be. It's supposed to be simple: marry her, shield her from a monster, maintain my cover. When this mission ends, she'll be a wealthy, independent widow. That's the plan. Then night falls on our wedding day, and I discover divine temptation wearing my ring. Beautiful. Brilliant. Brave. Sensual. Everything I can't afford to want. She can never know the real me. There's too much at stake – my mission, my family, my country. But with every passing day, she pulls me further from the darkness, challenging the walls I've built. They say even saints can fall. She might be my ultimate test of faith. From glittering penthouses to deadly back alleys, the seventh book in the Arrow Tactical series is a high-stakes game of deception and desire. Love may be the most dangerous mission of all.

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