iTunes Top 100 Ebooks (Australia)

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The Ferryman's Rest Inn & Grogshop - Seana Kelly Cover Art

The Ferryman's Rest Inn & Grogshop

The Ferryman's Rest Inn & Grogshop by Seana Kelly

Meg, or Megaera, is one of the Furies you probably read about in Greek Mythology. She's also been sitting on one of Sam Quinn's stools in The Slaughtered Lamb Bookstore & Bar since it opened, glaring into silence anyone who tries to strike up a conversation with her. Sam, being Sam, eventually broke through Meg's walls and a tentative friendship grew—not a warm one, certainly. Meg doesn't do warm. She has, though, in a crisis situation, shown up to fight alongside Sam. Until recently, that is. Sam's getting more and more concerned about Meg's strange absences and then she and Clive receive a text that turns their lives upside down. Meg tells Sam and Clive it's their turn to help her…in Greece…in the Underworld. Sam badgers her friend Stheno into coming with them. I mean, if you have to descend into Hades' realm, a Gorgon can be pretty handy. Keep your fingers crossed. Things are about to get downright mythological around here.

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Tell Me Something True - Michael Robotham Cover Art

Tell Me Something True

Tell Me Something True the astounding book club mystery from the No.1 bestseller by Michael Robotham

'Michael Robotham has at last turned his gift for psychologically complex crime novels on his own homeplace, and the result is a riveting, and chilling, look into the dark niches of Australian small-town life' GERALDINE BROOKS The astonishing, emotional epic from Michael Robotham: a mystery, a coming-of-age tale and a love story wrapped into one, set against the simmering tensions of a small Australian town. I look along the road and notice how many people are standing outside their houses or watching from doorways and windows. Staring. Studying. 'Do you think this town will ever forgive me?' I ask. 'Not in a million years.' Small towns are quick to anger and slow to forgive, but Arlo Hackett doesn't expect mercy when he emerges from a twelve-year prison sentence and makes his way back to Yulara, a waypoint on Australia's Great Southern Road. The last time Arlo was home, his brother Luke was charged with a terrible crime and Arlo was found guilty by association. His return to the former goldrush town is like cracking open a time capsule full of hatred and violence, along with memories of the people he loved - the ones he couldn't save. Yulara wants Arlo gone, or worse, but every insult and humiliation pushes him to confront what really happened all those years ago. The truth will shock you, surprise you, and break your heart. 'This novel and its characters will stay with me forever. I ached, cried, and laughed and it felt like I bled right along with them. No one will ever forge a flawless novel, but with Tell Me Something True , Robotham has gotten as close to it as I've ever seen' DAVID BALDACCI 'A profoundly rich and heartbreaking novel about the singular endurance of love in all its forms, even through unthinkable and compounding tragedies. Michael Robotham demonstrates uncommon insight into the suffering and survival of a family devastated by murder and its myriad aftermaths. Here is a master storyteller reminding us that hope is more powerful than grief' JEANINE CUMMINS, author of American Dirt 'A compelling, devastating story about family and the long shadows of the past. Tell Me Something True is unforgettable' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'My book of the year. This compelling, intriguing and entertaining masterpiece examines the conscience of a whole town and should win every award going. Genius' LIZ NUGENT 'Emotional, startling and beautifully crafted; it brings small town Australia into your living room' VAL MCDERMID 'Most writers would be proud to produce, in their entire career, a book half as good as Tell Me Something True . No one can touch him when it comes to infusing crime with character and heart' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'One of the best books I've read all year - beautifully written, moving and propels you to a devastating ending' AJAY CHOWDHURY 'A masterpiece. Not only my favourite Australian crime novel, but one of my favourite all-time books' J. P. POMARE 'This is the book Michael Robotham was born to write' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'A masterpiece of tension, poignancy and heartache' DAILY MAIL 'All of Michael Robotham's immense talent is on full display in this true masterclass of storytelling' GOOD READING

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Three Boys Gone - Mark Smith Cover Art

Three Boys Gone

Three Boys Gone by Mark Smith

Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them? 'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.' Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare. Three of her students are going to die. On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teenagers. If she goes in, she will die trying to save them. Should she have given her life? The question haunts Grace as investigations begin and her decision not to attempt a rescue comes under scrutiny. Hounded by conflicted staff, grieving parents and relentless media - all dissecting her actions, all looking for someone to blame - Grace's safety is compromised and she must be careful who she trusts. And she's not the only one with a secret. Three Boys Gone is a heart-in-mouth psychological thriller by award-winning author Mark Smith - a twisty, unflinching and pacey page-turner about an impossible choice and how tragedy tests and defines us. Praise for Three Boys Gone 'Complex and compelling in all the right ways.' Jane Harper 'An utterly gripping portrayal of guilt and blame in the modern age. I couldn't put it down.' Mark Brandi 'A consuming, taut mystery' J.P. Pomare 'The thrilling twists kept me guessing right to the last page' Michael Brissenden 'Very authentic and also very Aussie without being cliched in any way' Sarah Bailey 'Could not put it down' Kate Mildenhall 'Utterly gripping, harrowing and unputdownable.' Dinuka McKenzie 'Smith taps into a primal fear in all of us and doesn't let go - Three Boys Gone drags you under like a rip and keeps you there, twisting through impossible choices until the very last page.' R.W.R. McDonald ' Three Boys Gone is a masterful novel of tension, menace and grief. It's a rollercoaster' Robert Gott 'Tense, stressful and absorbing ... A book that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go' Karen Viggers

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Peck & Peck - Bonnie Garmus Cover Art

Peck & Peck

Peck & Peck The irresistible new novel from the author of global bestseller LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus

The number one bestselling author of global sensation LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY returns. 'Charming, uplifting, soulful, and original' KRISTIN HANNAH, bestselling author of The Women 'Brilliant. Full of humor and heart' MEG MASON, bestselling author of Sorrow and Bliss Peck & Peck is the irresistible story of a young man whose life is turned upside down when he is hired by the most prestigious, secretive and dysfunctional poetry journal in the world: the renowned Peck & Peck . . . It's 1982, New York City. Crime is on the rise, muggings are in the streets, and Batter Gray, recent college graduate with a skill that no one wants - an 'ear' for poetry - is worried about his future. While all his friends have real jobs, he's folding T-shirts at the Gap. As for love? No. Not unless you count Sallie Mae, the student loan tyrant. He hears from Sallie all the time. But when Batter gets a dream job at Peck & Peck, the most prestigious poetry quarterly in the world, his life moves into the literary fast lane. Soon Batter is knee-deep in the secret war between the two Editors in Chief, the famous Peck brothers - twins and enemies - as well as being privy to the private affairs of their thirty-nine editors, whose professed mission is the same: Find originality. Reward creativity. Burn the rest. And by 'burn', they mean incinerate. Because at Peck & Peck, 'good' isn't good enough, 'interesting' doesn't cut it, plagiarists aren't tolerated, and parolees run the mailroom. Still want to submit your poem? Go with God. Welcome to a dazzling and unforgettable novel from Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry . Original, brilliantly funny and peopled with unforgettable characters, Peck & Peck is both a passionate ode to the written word and a heartwarming exploration of all that makes us human.

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The Heights - Ian Rankin Cover Art

The Heights

The Heights The First Standalone Thriller In Two Decades From The Number One Bestseller - OUT NOW by Ian Rankin

'Ian Rankin is an all-time, solid-gold UK crime fiction great - read The Heights and find out why' LEE CHILD ***** MURDER COMES TO LONDON'S MOST LUXURIOUS HIGH-RISE: AND EVERY RESIDENT IS A SUSPECT. The Heights : a gleaming, high-end high-rise looming over Hyde Park. Newly built from steel and smoked glass, a billionaire's playground offering sumptuous suites for the global elite. But when a night concierge is found murdered in the lobby, the building's rarefied atmosphere is shattered, and the gilded lives within come under intense police scrutiny. In a world designed to keep prying eyes out, where the residents are not used to being held to account, born-and-bred Londoner Detective Gillian Gish must find a way past their power, wealth and unimaginable influence. The rules may be different at the top - but is anyone truly above the law? Or could it be that the higher you rise, the further you fall...? THE FIRST STANDALONE THRILLER IN TWO DECADES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN A brand-new full-length novel, expanded from the previously published short story The Rise. ***** PRAISE FOR THE HEIGHTS : 'Terrific' MICK HERRON, bestselling author of Slow Horses & The Slough House series 'Elegantly constructed and stylishly executed ... A deft, richly layered and tautly woven thriller with echoes of Dickens and Christie which kept me guessing right to the end. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' CHRIS CHIBNALL, creator of Broadchurch and author of Death At The White Hart 'A brilliantly constructed mystery ... Taut, atmospheric and populated by wonderfully drawn characters, it's a page-turner that never sacrifices intelligence for pace. Simply superb. The king is still very much at the very top of his game' ABIR MUKHERJEE, bestselling author of Hunted 'A high concept whodunnit from one of the legends of crime fiction' STEVE CAVANAGH, bestselling author of the Eddie Flynn thrillers ***** PRAISE FOR THE ICONIC NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN: 'Ian Rankin is a genius' LEE CHILD 'Great fiction, full stop' THE TIMES 'Whatever he writes, it will be worth reading ... Rankin has redefined the genre' GUARDIAN 'Rankin is a phenomenon' SPECTATOR 'Worthy of Agatha Christie at her best' SCOTSMAN 'The king of crime fiction' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'The arrival of a Rankin novel remains one of life's pleasures' EXPRESS *****

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The French Illusion - John Grisham Cover Art

The French Illusion

The French Illusion the explosive new novel from the master of the legal thriller by John Grisham

'One of the great storytellers of our time. No one does it better' CHRIS WHITAKER Bestselling author John Grisham delivers a new gripping, suspenseful page-turner about a Paris honeymoon gone horribly wrong - and the nightmare that follows. Paul and Chelsea Tanner are riding a euphoric high after their fairytale wedding. But when they fly to Paris for their honeymoon, they're very quickly brought back down to earth. While on a day trip to the idyllic French countryside, they are suddenly and brutally kidnapped. Both of their families are in shock: who would target them - and why? It quickly becomes clear that this is not the first crime of its kind. The search for answers soon stretches across borders, with the FBI, CIA and French intelligence working together to solve the puzzle. Struggling to find answers, a young lawyer is recruited to be the bait in an elaborate CIA operation. Propulsive and surprising, The French Illusion is an unmistakable Grisham thrill ride - gripping and impossible to put down. 💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥 Readers love The French Illusion : 'Gripping, clever and genuinely difficult to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'John Grisham is an ace storyteller and this one is probably his best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic espionage thriller that combines an intriguing premise with plenty of tension' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was super fast paced and intriguing, an absolute page-turner!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Reading The French Illusion felt like watching a Bond movie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Full Circle - Chris Hammer Cover Art

Full Circle

Full Circle by Chris Hammer

Master crime writer Chris Hammer returns with his first standalone blockbuster thriller. ‘If there is enough money involved, truth becomes a tradeable commodity. Like gold, it is malleable; it can be melted down and recast without losing its value.’ Travis Somerland is a man accustomed to danger, but nothing can prepare him for the peril, the intrigue or the ruthlessness that confront him at Montechino. Or the murders. Montechino: part palace, part fortress, and the secluded estate of the uber-wealthy Claptons, modern-day robber barons who believe business is arithmetic, not morality. Now Travis finds himself entangled in the ultimate power struggle, generations in the making, as the Claptons challenge the authority of one of the country’s most formidable families. Can he survive the dynastic rivalries to bring some measure of justice to an unjust world? With echoes of Succession and The Big Short , and a dusting of The Great Gatsby , Full Circle is a thrilling, epic and unforgettable story of intrigue and revenge, love and redemption.

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Verity - Colleen Hoover Cover Art

Verity

Verity The thriller that will capture your heart and blow your mind - and now a movie starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson by Colleen Hoover

**Please note, cover design may vary** Colleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us . Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, now adapted into a major film starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson. 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? EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT VERITY '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 ' ***** And if you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. Verity was a No.1 Sunday Times paperback bestseller 11.10.26

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Malice - LeAnn Ashers Cover Art

Malice

Malice by LeAnn Ashers

Trixie Carter's not just any Devil Souls MC enforcer; he's the one who thrives on chaos, a storm wrapped in leather and rage. He's rough as hell and crude to his core, the exact kind of danger I should run from. Instead, I can't help but want to dive headfirst into his darkness.  When his eyes lock on mine, it's like he sees straight through to my soul. That look is so damn possessive it makes my body burn with desire. I crave him.  I saved a life, and now everything's flipped on its head. Someone's out there trying to make sure I keep my mouth shut.  Carter Trixie's the type of person who still believes in people. She's got hands that reach out to help anyone in need, and she has no idea what that does to a man like me. I want to protect her, claim every inch of her.  I want every part of her to be mine, fully and completely.  There's a threat lurking, someone wanting to snuff her out, and I'll be damned if I let that happen. No one touches what's mine. I'm the monster they fear in the dark, and I'm gonna collect their soul as payment for daring to mess with her.

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Adam and Eve - Jeffrey Archer Cover Art

Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve by Jeffrey Archer

THE ULTIMATE TALE OF COURAGE AND SACRIFICE FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER November 11th, 1918. As the guns of the Great War fall silent, two babies draw their first breath. Eve is the daughter of an Earl. Adam, a shepherd's son. Yet from their first meeting they form an extraordinary bond that neither privilege nor prejudice can break. Then on a single September night in 1940, as Hitler prepares to invade the British Isles, their actions will change his mind. Determining not just their own futures but the fate of a nation. They will show extraordinary courage. They will make unimaginable sacrifices. And the story of what they did will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. From the broads of Norfolk to the beaches of Dunkirk, Adam & Eve is a breathtaking epic of courage, sacrifice, and love forged in Britain's darkest hour. ‘This book is 462 pages of master storytelling, yarn weaving and twist-turning that flies by. I shed a quiet tear when his swan-song of an epic came to an end’ Chris Evans 'An enthralling tale perfect for fans of history, romance and suspense' Kirkus 'There are few writers who can tell the kind of epic-scale stories that he seems to spin so effortlessly' Booklist 'This is an exhilarating send-off' Publishers Weekly 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail Reviews Praise for Jeffrey Archer: ‘Probably the greatest storyteller of our age’ Mail on Sunday 'Peerless master of the page turner' Daily Mail 'If there were a Nobel Prize for storytelling, Archer would win' Daily Telegraph ‘Archer is a master entertainer’ Time About the author Jeffrey Archer, whose novels include the Clifton Chronicles, the William Warwick novels and Kane and Abel, has topped bestseller lists around the world, with sales of over 300 million copies. He is the only author ever to have been a #1 bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries). A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and three grandsons.

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Threshing Day - Rebecca Yarros Cover Art

Threshing Day

Threshing Day Return to the Empyrean world with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. by Rebecca Yarros

Get ready to discover the beloved world of the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling series with thirteen unforgettable stories. WELCOME TO THE BRUTAL AND ELITE WORLD OF BASGIATH WAR COLLEGE. EVERYONE HERE HAS AN AGENDA . . . AND EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST. Featuring: Xaden Riorson and Sgaeyl, Brennan Sorrengail and Marbh . . . Full blurb to come. Our ebook features fifteen black-and-white illustrations by artist Joe Requeza ON THRESHING DAY, THERE IS ONLY ONE RULE: DON'T DIE. *This is NOT Book Four. - A major TV adaptation for Fourth Wing has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster series. COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION): Our limited deluxe hardback includes silver-gilded edges and sixteen full-colour illustrations by artist Joe Requeza and silver-gilded edges. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027.

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The German Ward - Pip Williams Cover Art

The German Ward

The German Ward by Pip Williams

The love story of the year: a breathtaking new novel from the author of global bestsellers  The Dictionary of Lost Words  and The Bookbinder of Jericho . A tale of love between enemies behind the lines of WW1 and the Australian artist who captures their secret. This is a story about desire. France, 1915. An English nurse and German doctor fall in love. He is a prisoner of war; she has never cared for rules. Their love is visceral and urgent, forbidden and doomed, and it would have gone unrecorded if not for a series of drawings found more than a century later. At first the drawings seem insignificant, but the woman who finds them glimpses moments of intimacy and can’t look away. The images become part of a puzzle she wants to solve: who were the lovers, what became of them, and what story of war was the artist trying to tell? In this luminous tale of hope in the midst of darkness, Pip Williams expands the world of her bestselling novels, The Dictionary of Lost Words  and The Bookbinder of Jericho . Sensual and sophisticated, The German Ward shows one of Australia’s most significant writers reaching the height of her skills.   

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King's Ransom: Detective Sam Speedman book 2 - Matthew Reilly Cover Art

King's Ransom: Detective Sam Speedman book 2

King's Ransom: Detective Sam Speedman book 2 by Matthew Reilly

Five innocent hostages. Five private investigators. A fiendish ransom game. Has Detective Sam Speedman met his match? A fast and deadly Matthew Reilly thriller. A DARING ABDUCTION The richest man in the world has been kidnapped. Along with four of his children. THE DEADLY CHALLENGE The kidnapper's demand: the five best private detectives in America must come to the missing tech billionaire's penthouse in New York City by noon and engage in a deadly series of riddles and ransoms to find and rescue them. THE FIFTH DETECTIVE Among the five investigators brought to New York is Sam Speedman. Skinny, bespectacled and brilliant, Sam is different to most other detectives. But as the situation escalates and the bodies mount, Sam is going to discover that appearances can be deceiving and that maybe some villains are best left alone...

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Long Time Gone - Charlie Donlea Cover Art

Long Time Gone

Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea

Thirty years ago, Baby Charlotte vanished. Today, she's still in danger. When Dr Sloan Hastings submits her DNA to an online genealogy site as part of a research assignment for a fellowship in forensic pathology, her life is thrown into turmoil. Sloan's DNA profile suggests her true identity is that of Charlotte Margolis, aka 'Baby Charlotte', whose case captured the nation when she mysteriously disappeared along with her parents in 1995. Despite an exhaustive search, the family was never seen again and no suspects were named in the case. Sloan's discovery leads her to the site of her disappearance and to the Margolis family. Though initially welcoming, the family is also mysterious and tight-lipped. Not everyone seems happy about Sloan's return, or the questions she's asking. The answers she seeks are buried in a graveyard of Margolis family secrets that some will do anything to keep hidden A tense and unputdownable crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Mary Kubica and Karin Slaughter. Praise for Charlie Donlea 'Draws readers in from the first heart-stopping pages and doesn't let go until the end' Mary Kubica 'Thrilling, complex story that will leave your jaw on the floor !' Reader review 'Truly, a perfect book . I will never stop recommending books by Charlie Donlea.' Reader review 'So twisty. I think I just found a new author to binge .' Reader review ' Well-written and fast-paced with so many strong female characters . An outstanding, suspenseful thriller.' Reader review ' Those Empty Eyes had me turning pages late into the night , then getting up early to get back to the story. I found myself racing to finish only to be sad that it was over.' Reader review ' I was hooked from the start until the very end . Loved the characters, story and writing style.' Reader review ' Speechless! This has to be my favorite read of the year so far . Charlie Donlea is my new favorite author. I really got into this book and lost all track of time.' Reader review 'This book was phenomenal ! If you are looking for an extremely intense, adrenaline rush of a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and turning the pages at lightning speed, then you NEED to read this !' Reader review ' WOW! I didn't see the ending coming . This was by far the best book I've read in quite awhile . Really caught me off guard.' Reader review 'The book that helped me get my reading mojo back. Read it cover to cover in a day and loved every page .' Reader review

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East of Eden - John Steinbeck Cover Art

East of Eden

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES STARRING FLORENCE PUGH The magnum opus of a giant of American literature, East of Eden is an epic, unforgettable family saga of blood ties and betrayal 'There is only one book to a man' Steinbeck wrote of East of Eden . Set in the rich farmland of the Salinas Valley, California, this powerful, often brutal novel, follows the interwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations hopelessly re-enact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. Here Steinbeck created some of his most memorable characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of indentity; the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence.

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The Dying Light: Two Rivers Book 4 - Ann Cleeves Cover Art

The Dying Light: Two Rivers Book 4

The Dying Light: Two Rivers Book 4 by Ann Cleeves

Detective Matthew Venn of The Raging Storm returns in the next novel in the Two Rivers series from Ann Cleeves, the number one bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland. Detective Matthew Venn is called in to investigate a puzzling death. The body of a young woman has been found in the swimming pool of Tide House, a luxurious holiday home in North Devon, and her best friend is missing. The property belongs to rising political star Paul Armstrong and the case quickly draws intense media scrutiny. As a scorching heat wave rages and further tragedy strikes, Venn and his team begin questioning a community brimming with secrets. The dead woman and her friend had been spotted at a nearby music festival the day before, an event which brought locals and outsiders together - some of whom may have been more connected with the Armstrongs than first thought. Caught between a powerful family’s secrets and a powder keg of local tensions, Venn must navigate a treacherous path. Knowing that the real answers lie not in what people say, but in the silence that they keep . . .

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Big Little Truths - Liane Moriarty Cover Art

Big Little Truths

Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty

Parenting teens is not for the faint of heart but Madeline, Jane and Celeste have been through worse. It's been a decade since the school trivia night that changed their lives forever and now they're living blissfully ordinary suburban lives. But when an anonymous grisly package arrives at the local high school, and a man in a green Volvo is seen lurking around the kids, everyone in their beautiful beachside community is uneasy. Is this history repeating itself or something new and more shocking? Can you ever truly outrun the mistakes of your past? What big little truths are about to be revealed? Once again, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women's lives, shining light on shame and family secrets with wit and compassion. 'Equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down . . . I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters.' - FREIDA McFADDEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid 'What a gossipy, dazzling pleasure it is to be in Liane Moriarty's mind!' - RUFI THORPE, author of Margo's Got Money Troubles 'Warm, funny, shocking, and twisting. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.' - CHRIS WHITAKER, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

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The Match - Harlan Coben Cover Art

The Match

The Match From the #1 bestselling creator of the hit Netflix series Missing You by Harlan Coben

Discover the exhilarating Richard and Judy Book Club pick from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller author 'The absolute master ' Richard Osman 'One of the all-time greats ' Gillian Flynn ' Never lets you down ' Lee Child 'One of my favourites ' John Grisham 'Harlan Coben is the king of a killer twist [...] a highly addictive read.' HEAT _________ He is known simply as Wilde, the boy from the woods. Discovered living a feral existence in the Ramapo mountains of New Jersey, he has grown up knowing nothing of his parents, and even less about his own identity. But when a match on a DNA database puts him on the trail of a close relative, Wilde thinks he might be about to solve the mystery of who he really is. Only, this relation disappears as quickly as he's resurfaced. Undaunted, Wilde continues his research, becoming caught up in a secret community committed to exposing anonymous online trolls. Then one by one, people start to die. It soon becomes clear that a serial killer is targeting this secret community. And that the next victim could be Wilde himself . . . _________ 'A helter-skelter of a read!' Lisa Jewell 'At the top of his game' Peter James 'Twisty, well characterised, gently satirical' Jake Kerridge 'Insanely readable' Sunday Mirror 'Coben is a phenomenon' The Times 'It really is a page-turning thriller' JAZZ FM 'The king of tense thrillers is back with a book steeped in jaw-dropping twists.' OK! 'A superb twist I really didn't see coming' Jackie's Reading Corner _________ Readers love The Match . . . ***** 'A compelling read and one I'd highly recommend to those who like an intelligent plot' ***** 'It was very entertaining.' ***** 'The twists/turns are endless and putting it down was always with much angst.' ***** 'He's a master storyteller.' ***** 'An easy 5 star review for me. Get a copy of this, strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.' The Match, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2023 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, December 2022 Harlan Coben, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

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Group Chat - Zoë Foster Blake Cover Art

Group Chat

Group Chat by Zoë Foster Blake

Part Bridesmaids , part White Lotus , and part Mamma Mia , GROUP CHAT is a love letter to female friendship and a powerful reminder that life is short, and it goes real fast, so book the damn girls' trip. When Farah's husband has an affair ( she f*cking knew it ), her group chat doesn't offer platitudes. They offer Mykonos. A free luxury villa, thanks to Vivian's DJ toy-boy. Clubs, beaches, boats, cocktails, and a week free from school lunches, perimenopausal insomnia and husbands waking them at 5am for run club. But the five friends arrive with more than just new sunglasses and linen sets. There are sick parents, secret illnesses, sullen teenagers, and marriages that have lost their spark, and possibly their relevance. What follows is late nights and bad decisions, savage honesty, too many cigarettes, and the kind of laughter that only comes when you're with the women who know and love you best. For Stella — married, stable and increasingly restless — the trip stirs something she can't ignore. Watching her friends, and remembering who she was on this island twenty years ago, begs the question: is choosing security the same as choosing happiness? Sharp, funny and unflinchingly honest, this is a novel about female friendship at its most powerful, and what happens when the life you've built no longer feels like the one you want. 'A warm and witty reminder of why female friends are the true loves of a woman's life. Filled with that classic Zoë Foster Blake heart and humour, it's the book every woman will be talking about ... and sharing with her group chat!' Sally Hepworth, author of Mad Mabel 'I adored it. So vivid, fun, authentic and just bloody honest. It's heaven.' Clare Stephens, author of The Worst Thing I've Ever Done

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When Sullivan Met Lola - Monica McInerney Cover Art

When Sullivan Met Lola

When Sullivan Met Lola by Monica McInerney

Lola Quinlan is eighty-six. If her time on earth is running out, she’s not leaving quietly. Against the wishes of her family in South Australia, she’s flying solo to Melbourne for a week. They think she’s in search of distraction and entertainment. The truth is, she’s chasing an elusive dream. Sullivan Farrington is twelve years old. His life in Melbourne has turned upside down. His mother is in hospital, hiding a secret. His father lives on the other side of the world. School is a battleground. But Sullivan is no ordinary boy. He’s set himself a series of goals to turn his life around. In a hotel beside the Botanic Gardens, Lola and Sullivan meet. When Lola’s fierce passion for people and stories teams up with Sullivan’s curiosity and brilliance, they discover that a friendship can bloom – magically – just when it is needed most. What they don’t know yet is the wonder that’s about to unfold – or the emotional reckoning that will follow. From one of Australia’s most beloved authors comes an inspiring and heartwarming story that celebrates all that makes life worth living and the extraordinary power of everyday acts of kindness.

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The Things We Never Say

The Things We Never Say Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026 by Elizabeth Strout

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 AND AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BARACK OBAMA 2026 SUMMER READING LIST PICK The stunning new novel about love, loneliness and new beginnings from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout. 'Strout is brilliant at uncovering what goes on beneath the surface of ordinary life’ THE TIMES 'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE 'Elizabeth Strout writes extraordinary fiction about ordinary people' TELEGRAPH ‘A moving, tender and wise novel . . . This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS 'A devastating look at the dangerous cracks in family life and in the contemporary world at large. Strout’s prose is brilliantly understated and all the more powerful for that' BOOKER PRIZE JUDGES 2026 *** Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. *** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT: 'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH 'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL 'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT 'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL

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We Chase Shadows

We Chase Shadows The latest novel in the new murder mystery series from the bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB COMES THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY IN THE 'WE SOLVE MURDERS' SERIES - A GLOBE-TROTTING, PAGE-TURNING ADVENTURE 'Packed with clever twists' HARLAN COBEN 'Rip-roaringly entertaining' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A superb sequel' TELEGRAPH --- At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. As Amy, Rosie and Steve get the 'We Solve Murders' business up and running, they leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. So what if their new client seems to have his own reasons for avoiding the police? All they need to do is uncover who left the note, and then find them. Simple. But once they start digging, the suspects keep piling up. And as the trio chase a villain through the shadows, danger travels closer to home . . . Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve’s village pub, can the team catch an elusive killer who knows EXACTLY where to hide? --- PRAISE FOR RICHARD OSMAN 'Tricksy, funny and inventive' THE TIMES ‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER 'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . A delightful read' OBSERVER ‘Gripping and rather moving’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The biggest new fiction author of the decade’ GUARDIAN

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The Secret Garden Club

The Secret Garden Club by Wendy Lynn Newton

Can a broken heart bloom again? When Hilary finds her husband of thirty years dead on his way to the compost heap, it is the end of the world as she knows it. In a fit of grief, she destroys every inch of the beautiful garden to which George devoted his life. Only the trees are left standing - because Hilary can't get the safety off the chainsaw. In the hazy days after the funeral, a group of strangers knock at the door. Announcing themselves as The Secret Garden Club, they tell Hilary that George was a member and one of their dearest friends. So why has Hilary never heard of them? Could they be connected to the mysterious mourner, who had George's favourite pale blue orchid pinned to her chest? While the club vows to restore the garden, Hilary makes a promise of her own: to uncover the truth. Will George's secret break her heart all over again - or show her the seeds of a new life filled with hope and friendship? As moving as it is hilarious, The Secret Garden Club is an unforgettable story of the green shoots that grow out of grief, perfect for fans of Sophie Green, Joanna Nell and Tricia Stringer.

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Ice Covered Heart

Ice Covered Heart by Cynthia Eden

His dream woman just walked right through the front door…and now Hunter McQueen has to figure out a way to keep her. Keep her alive. Keep her close. Keep her…forever. Good thing he’s good at strategizing. Hunter McQueen is a former Ranger, a part-time Ice Breaker, and an all-around badass. It’s not like he looks for trouble—more like, trouble looks for him. And this time, the trouble that has come to hunt him down appears in the beautiful form of Shelby Carter, the famous “final girl” who survived the Sorority Seven Killer and sent the perp to death row. Once he manages to pick his jaw off the floor, Hunter wants to know how he can help Shelby. Also, how in the hell he can convince the woman to go out on a date with him? Fan boy much? Embarrassing but…yes. If there is one thing that Hunter respects, it’s strength, and Shelby has a spine of steel. She fought alone before, but this time, she needs…him. The big, dangerous stranger is supposed to be the protector that Shelby needs. He’s also supposed to be the man who can help her uncover the truth about a night that still torments her. Seven years ago, Shelby took down a killer who murdered her friends. During the attack, Shelby lost the hearing in her right ear. She avoids crowds, she trusts no one, and she spends her days and nights alone. But new memories are cracking through the darkness in her mind—a darkness left behind by the attack that wrecked her world—and she is now wondering…is the right man on death row? He’ll help her find the truth. And she’ll thaw the ice around his heart.  As they begin investigating the past, deadly attacks plague Shelby. It’s clear someone does not want her digging up the truth, but there is no way Hunter will let Shelby be hurt. He’ll be her full-time bodyguard, her hired gun—he will be whatever she needs him to be. Simply put, Hunter intends to stand between her and any threat. He will eliminate all of the threats to her. As for Shelby, desire burns through her with each touch and kiss that she shares with Hunter. Shelby is not interested in some slow burn romance with him. She wants passion. She wants desperation. She wants a desire that breaks past all control. And with Hunter, that’s exactly what she will get. Provided, of course, that the killer closing in doesn’t take out the final girl on his list… Author’s note: The Ice Breakers are back! Time for cold (and current) case solving as Hunter McQueen falls first and falls hard for a woman who has survived hell and lived to tell the twisted story. Shelby doesn’t expect to want Hunter as badly as she does, but the Ice Breaker sneaks past her guard. He’s dangerous, unpredictable, and a vicious fighter—exactly what she needs and soon…he’s everything that she wants.

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Three Women Disappear

Three Women Disappear The gripping murder mystery thriller you need to read from the Sunday Times bestselling author by James Patterson

THE UNPUTDOWNABLE SUMMER THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'High-octane . . . nail-biting' Daily Mail 'Such a good storyline that kept me guessing' 5-star reader review 'I loved this book! An awesome mystery with a great twist' 5-star reader review 'My favourite Patterson so far' 5-star reader review Three women are on the run, wanted for the murder of a high-ranking mobster in this stunning stand-alone from the world's bestselling thriller writer James Patterson. ______________________ Sarah, his personal chef Anna, his wife Serena, his maid Three women disappear Mob accountant Anthony Costello has a talent for manipulating both numbers and people. When he's found murdered in his own home, the three individuals who had most reason to want him dead are discovered to be missing. Detective Sean Walsh, whose personal connection to the case makes his desire to solve it even stronger, is short on leads to track down the three missing women. But even if he finds them alive, can they be trusted? ______________________ Includes bonus story Come and Get Us 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 '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 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

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Win Me Back

Win Me Back The brand new small town romance with a football star and a high school reunion full of banter and chemistry from Camilla Isley for 2026 by Camilla Isley

Don't miss the BRAND NEW utterly charming, romantic read from BESTSELLER Camilla Isley This season, love deserves a comeback story. Dr. Lila Callaway excels at putting broken things back together. But she could never mend her heart after Asher Wayne, the boy who promised her forever, chose football over their relationship. Years later, she runs the physical therapy department at Blue Crescent Medical Center, keeping her life orderly, safe, and free of infuriatingly charming athletes. Until a severe ankle injury sidelines the NFL superstar. He belongs in world-class facilities, not a small-town clinic. But Ash will only let Lila oversee his rehabilitation, pushing all her buttons and looking far too handsome during their grueling daily sessions. Lila establishes strict boundaries: no personal questions, no reminiscing, and absolutely no acknowledging the explosive chemistry still burning between them. Ash agrees to her terms, yet every intense exercise and lingering glance chips away at her ironclad defenses. He claims he returned for his recovery, but his relentless focus remains on her, making his temporary homecoming feel like a play for keeps. Thirteen years apart, ten weeks of forced proximity, will it be enough for a second chance at first love? Praise for Camilla Isley: 'A romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains.' Laura Carter 'Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read.' Sandy Barker 'A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end.' Phoebe MacLeod ‘The chemistry between the characters was impeccable.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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The Way You Always Hold Me

The Way You Always Hold Me A Small Town Second Chance Cowboy Romance by Ava Miles

USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles returns to her bestselling Wild Mountain series—an emotional small town Western romance filled with second chance love, grumpy-sunshine sparks, a protective cowboy single dad, and a heroine worth fighting for. Welcome back to Wild Mountain, where family is everything, secrets run deep, and true love is always worth the fight. Ben McAllister never stopped loving Hannah Montgomery. When she came back to Sanctuary Springs, he fell for her all over again. Hard. Hannah never planned to love again after Ben shattered her heart years ago. But the rugged cowboy with the guarded smile—and his little boy who stole her heart—make walking away impossible. Their second chance at forever feels like everything they’ve both been missing. Until the past refuses to stay buried. Small town secrets are unraveling their fresh start. A ruthless billionaire is determined to crush the McAllister ranch and destroy their Wild Mountain dreams. And Ben’s ex-wife—Hannah’s lifelong enemy—is back in town, ready to stir up trouble… and she may not be working alone. Now Ben must protect the woman he’s always loved, the son who depends on him, and the ranch that’s been in his family for generations. Because in a town like Sanctuary Springs, love isn’t the only thing fighting for survival. Perfect for readers who love: • Small town Western romance • Second chance at love • Grumpy sunshine romance • Single dad cowboy heroes • Opposites attract • Protective heroes • Ranch romance • Community meddling with heart • Emotional, heartwarming love stories with high-stakes drama "Ava Miles brings her signature warmth and light to the West in a cowboy romance you won’t want to miss!" ~ Maisey Yates, New York Times bestselling author

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Life Out of Order

Life Out of Order The long-awaited sequel to the multi-million copy bestseller The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Two great loves. A world in chaos. And a life that never lands in order. 'Graceful... Satisfying... It takes on the biggest issues of our times without a flinch' BONNIE GARMUS 'Wonderfully enigmatic' TRACY CHEVALIER 'A marvel... Something I won't stop thinking about' CLAIRE DAVERLEY Alba DeTamble is a time traveler, slipping unpredictably through decades like her father before her. But the hardest thing she carries isn’t the burden of futures she can’t understand, or pasts she cannot change – it’s a secret: she is in love with two different people. Each of them offers a different life. Zach lives in the present and can’t follow her when she disappears. Oliver can travel through time, just like she can. As Alba careens from time to time, moving from the riot-torn Chicago streets of her present to the eerie, timeless Yellow House, and into the digital corridors of the Museum of Lost Souls and a flooded future London, she must face a question she can no longer avoid: how is it possible to love, and live a meaningful life, in an increasingly troubled, fractured world? Intimate and expansive, Life Out of Order is a kaleidoscopic story of love, resilience and hope when time is running out.

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Grown Ups

Grown Ups An absorbing page-turner from Sunday Times bestselling author Marian Keyes by Marian Keyes

Fed up of being a grown up? Get away from it all with the No. 1 bestseller from Marian Keyes 'Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing!' GRAHAM NORTON 'SUCH a treat. Like reading the cleverest cream cake of words' CAITLIN MORAN ______ MEET JESSIE, CARA AND NELL. Married to brothers Johnny, Ed and Liam Casey. Three very different women tied to three very different men. Every family occasion is a party - until the day the secrets spill out. PLAYTIME IS OVER. BUT WHERE ARE THE GROWN-UPS? ______ 'Comic, convincing and true. Grown Ups has an almost Austenesque insight into character. Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too' GUARDIAN ' Hilarious, alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking. I loved everything about it' DAILY MAIL 'You may have written the best book of your career' CHRIS EVANS, VIRGIN RADIO 'Superb. Warm-hearted, wise and highly entertaining' OBSERVER 'Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy' STYLIST 'I loved every word. I will be missing those gorgeous vibrant characters for many weeks to come' LIANE MORIARTY, bestselling author of Big Little Lies 'Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort our lives out at all' JOJO MOYES, bestselling author of Me Before You 'Her best yet. Charming, funny and poignant, but also profound, heartbreaking' NINA STIBBE, bestselling author of Reasons to be Cheerful Sunday Times bestseller April 2023

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Wicked Lies

Wicked Lies by M.J. Scott

An exciting dark and steamy futuristic urban fantasy series from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott.   My mother was a wicked witch. Turns out my dad wasn’t so great either. I’ve paid for their choices and I use my magic for good. But that doesn’t mean the darker side of the magical world will leave me alone …   After thwarting my father’s attempts to summon a demon, I thought I’d finally have some peace and quiet. But my sister has retreated to the Fae realm, under the protection of a Fae lord I don’t trust at all. Supposedly the Fae can’t lie but he’s turned not telling the whole truth into an art form. Now he thinks my sister and I share a magical connection, and wants use it for his own disturbing purposes. If that wasn’t bad enough, witches are going missing in San Francisco and it’s possible that whoever is taking them is connected to my father’s plots. To save my sister, find a missing witch, and maybe save the world, I’m going to have to face down a Fae lord, find the truth, and wield the magic that’s my birthright…and hope that we all make it through. Wicked Lies is the seventh book in the TechWitch series, exciting dark and sexy futuristic urban fantasy from RITA® Award nominated author M.J. Scott. This series has witches, demons, an ongoing relationship that will have an HEA, sexy times, and a lot of computer geeks. Perfect if you like the idea of a strong heroine, a hot protective billionaire and magic and technology colliding. Enjoy! Author's note: For tropes and CW, please check the author's website. What people are saying about M.J. Scott “Exciting and rife with political intrigue and magic…” RT Book Reviews “everything I love about Urban Fantasies, kick butt action, fantastic characters, romance that makes the heart beat fast…” Seeing Night Reviews “Scott’s writing is rather superb” Bookworm Blues “Strong and complex world building, emotionally layered relationships, and enough action to keep me up long past my bedtime.” Vampire Book Club “The story’s real strength lies in the web of intrigue Scott creates around her characters.” Publisher’s Weekly

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The Believers (1)

The Believers (1) Volume One 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 June 29—July 4, 2026, in Anaheim, California, on “The Believers (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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The Love Hypothesis

The Love Hypothesis A TikTok sensation and must-read STEM romance by Ali Hazelwood

THE SUNDAY TIMES , NEW YORK TIMES AND TIKTOK SENSATION, AND SOON TO BE A PRIME ORIGINAL FILM STARRING LILI REINHART AND TOM BATEMAN! Read it before you see it with Ali Hazelwood's original swoony STEM romance novel - featuring a bonus chapter from Adam's perspective! A fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships - but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor - and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs. Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

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False Impression

False Impression by Jeffrey Archer

When an aristocratic old lady is brutally murdered in her country home the night before 9/11, it takes all the resources of the FBI and Interpol to work out the connection between her and the possible motive for her death - a priceless Van Gogh painting. It's a young woman in the North Tower when the first plane crashed into the building who has the courage and determination to take on both sides of the law and avenge the old lady's death. Anna Petrescu is missing, presumed dead, after 9/11 and she uses her new status to escape from America, only to be pursued across the world from Toronto to London, to Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bucharest, but it is only when she returns to New York that the mystery unfolds. Why are so many people willing to risk their own lives and others' to own the Van Gogh Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear?

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Mad Mabel

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

WINNER - KERRY GREENWOOD READERS' CHOICE, 2026 DAVITT AWARDS WINNER - 2026 NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST CRIME FICTION From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and Darling Girls comes the story of Mad Mabel. They called it murder. She called it justice. In 1959, at just fifteen years of age, Mabel Waller became the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder. In 2025, on a quiet Melbourne lane, an elderly man is found dead by his neighbour, 81-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick. No one suspects any foul play. Until they discover Elsie's past. In the 1950s, her name was not Elsie. It was Mabel. She is known around the world as Mad Mabel. But is she mad? More importantly, is she guilty? When the police open a new investigation and the media descend upon her, the elderly Mabel decides it's time to set the record straight. In a world first, at the age of 81, Mabel Waller is speaking. New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth is at her finest in this twisty, compulsive thriller of friendship, family and murder. Or is it justice . . . ? WINNER OF THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 AND ABIA AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 Praise for Sally Hepworth: 'She is one of my favourite Australian writers' - Liane Moriarty 'Sally Hepworth is a born storyteller' - Trent Dalton 'The queen of suburban noir' - Sunday Telegraph

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Agnes Ravatn collection

Agnes Ravatn collection Three chilling, unsettling novels by the Queen of Nordic Suspense… by Agnes Ravatn

Get THREE chilling psychological suspense novels by international bestselling author and Queen of Nordic Suspense, Agnes Ravatn, in one ebook! Elegant, slow-burning, dark, unsettling and tense Norwegian suspense, reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and Daphne Du Maurier… ***As heard on BBC Books at Bedtime*** ***WINNER of the English PEN Translation Award*** ***Shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award*** ***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year*** 'An unrelenting atmosphere of doom fails to prepare readers for the surprising resolution'  Publishers Weekly 'Unfolds in an austere style that perfectly captures the bleakly beautiful landscape of Norway's far north'  Irish Times _______________________________ The Bird Tribunal When a disgraced TV presenter takes up the role of housekeeper on an isolated Norwegian fjord, she develops a chilling, obsessive relationship with her employer. For readers who loved Rebecca. The Seven Doors When the tenant of a house that university professor Nina owns with her doctor husband goes missing after an uncomfortable visit, Nina starts her own investigation … with deeply disturbing results. The Guests A young couple's getaway to a luxury holiday home in the Norwegian fjords turns sinister when a small white lie begins to spiral out of control. _______________________________ Praise for Agnes Ravatn 'A clever, quirky mystery, full of twists and reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her best'  The Times 'Ravatn, one of Norway's premier crime writers, manages to conjure up an extra level of chilling atmosphere that will make you want to put the heating on'  The Sun 'Reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith and I can't offer higher praise than that'  Philip Ardagh 'A tense and riveting read'  Financial Times 'Crackling, fraught and hugely compulsive slice of Nordic Noir tremendously impressive'  Big Issue 'Intriguing … enrapturing'  Sarah Hilary 'Chilling, atmospheric and hauntingly beautiful … I was transfixed'  Amanda Jennings 'A masterclass in suspense and delayed terror'  Rod Reynolds

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Whistler

Whistler The new international bestseller from the author of Tom Lake and The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

The internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Tom Lake returns with a moving, life-affirming novel that reminds us of the power of connection to defy time. A BARACK OBAMA SUMMER READING PICK 2026 A QUEEN'S READING ROOM BOOK CLUB PICK 'Generous-hearted, clever and poignantly revealing ... Spend a day on the couch in its warm, riveting company and you won't regret it' The Times 'A quietly compelling story about the power of familial love to transcend time and blood' Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of 2026 __________ Of all people Daphne could imagine running into at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, low down on that list is Eddie, the beloved former stepfather she has not seen since she was a child. But with this unexpected reunion the years seem to fall away, and a second chance to know one another appears – a chance to turn over the past and, just maybe, to face the future together. From a master of storytelling, Whistler is a luminous novel about the endurance of love, the small moments that can define a life, and how the feeling of being known by another person – even so briefly – might change everything. __________ 'Whistler is top-shelf comfort food, the literary equivalent of pricey ice-cream' Guardian, Book of the Day 'Few writers are more adept than Patchett at delineating the collisions between present and past' Observer

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Hollow Bones

Hollow Bones by Jodi Picoult

A story about the risks we take to protect the ones we love What happens when an ordinary family is pushed to breaking point? Molly Fitzgerald and her husband Jesse are no strangers to trauma. Molly's mom went missing on 9/11 and didn't come home. Molly now heads a disaster response unit. Jesse's family was torn apart by a court case that pitted his parents against his siblings. He sees deception every day in his work as a police polygraph expert. The couple manages to keep the past behind them until a medical emergency exposes a secret, threatening everything they know to be true. Heartrending, shocking, immersive, Hollow Bones is Jodi Picoult at the height of her storytelling powers.

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My Not So Perfect Life

My Not So Perfect Life A Novel by Sophie Kinsella

THE HILARIOUS AND BRILLIANT BESTSELLER FROM NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR SOPHIE KINSELLA 'Sure to make you laugh out loud' Closer 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan **** Katie Brenner has the perfect life: a flat in London, a glamorous job, and a super-cool Instagram feed. OK, so the truth is that she rents a tiny room with no space for a wardrobe, has a hideous commute to a lowly admin job, and the life she shares on Instagram isn't really hers. But one day her dreams are bound to come true, aren't they? Until her not-so-perfect life comes crashing down when her mega-successful boss Demeter gives her the sack. All Katie's hopes are shattered. She has to move home to Somerset, where she helps her dad with his new glamping business. Then Demeter and her family book in for a holiday, and Katie sees her chance. But should she get revenge on the woman who ruined her dreams - or try to get her job back? Does Demeter - the woman who has everything - actually have such an idyllic life herself? Maybe they have more in common than it seems. And what's wrong with not-so-perfect, anyway? Everybody loves Sophie Kinsella: 'I almost cried with laughter' Daily Mail 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' Jenny Colgan 'Properly mood-altering . . . funny, fast and farcical. I loved it' Jojo Moyes 'A superb tale. Five stars!' Heat **Cover may vary**

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Theo of Golden

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times 'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.' One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows who he is or where he came from… His name is Theo and he's arrived there by chance – or has he? He visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits by a local artist of the people of Golden. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their 'rightful owners'. With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered. A story of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another. Readers love Theo of Golden… 'Heart-wrenching' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'I have read many books in my life – this is without doubt one of the greatest' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'The most beautiful book I've ever read' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Destined to become a classic' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'I have never cried so many times reading a book' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Salve for the soul' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviews 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times About the author Allen Levi – attorney, judge, singer/songwriter and author – lives on and cares for family acreage near a small town in Georgia, USA. Theo of Golden is his first novel.

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The Eon Series

The Eon Series Legacy, Eon, and Eternity by Greg Bear

This saga of parallel universes from a Hugo and Nebula Award – winning author "may be the best constructed hard SF epic yet" ( The Washington Post ). One of the world's preeminent New York Times – bestselling authors of hard science fiction mesmerizes readers with a mind-expanding, three-volume masterwork about the creation of an alternate universe that breaks down all barriers of time and space, and its consequences for future and past generations.   Legacy : In the stunning prequel to Eon and Eternity , an agent of the masters of the Way—a man-made tunnel through countless dimensions—follows a renegade fanatic and his four thousand acolytes to a remarkable world of flora/fauna hybrids, where he is plunged into the terrible chaos of a raging civil war.   Eon : As nuclear tensions rapidly reach a breaking point in a volatile twenty-first century, a hollowed-out asteroid appears, mysteriously hovering above the Earth's surface. The asteroid contains the remains of Thistledown, an abandoned city that was once home to survivors of a nuclear holocaust. Scientists must race to unravel its secrets before the human race is annihilated in the impending apocalypse.   Eternity : A devastating war has left Earth a nuclear wasteland. Orbiting the planet is an asteroid-starship containing the civilization of Thistledown, humanity's future descendants. For decades, they have worked to heal their world and its survivors, but their resources are finite. They need to reopen the Way, a gate that would not only benefit Earth but also help the asteroid's residents return home.   Greg Bear's classic Eon trilogy is an astonishing feat of the imagination that combines humanism, cutting-edge science, and brilliant extrapolation. This masterful science fiction saga has no equal in contemporary speculative fiction.

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This Little Piggy

This Little Piggy A Spellbinding Serial Killer Thriller by Rob Ashman

When a serial killer targets victims on the west coast of England, a detective must track him down while battling her own demons in this crime thriller. Kevin Palmer is a regular sort of guy until his life suddenly shatters before his eyes. His wife, his business, and his reputation are all taken from him in one fell swoop. Trying to fight back only lands himself in prison. But he's not done fighting yet. In the confines of his cell, Kevin concocts elaborate fantasies to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him. When he is sent to work in an abattoir, the final piece of the jigsaw falls into place with chilling consequences. Then a cruel twist of fate changes everything.  Meanwhile, Det. Inspector Rosalind Kray of Blackpool, England, is just returning to work after a brutal attack. She is soon on the case of a sadistic serial killer. When she cracks the macabre pattern of murders, Kray has Palmer squarely in her sights. But can she stop him before he takes revenge on his final victim?

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Kidnapped By The Devil

Kidnapped By The Devil by Heidi Rice

A kidnapped to be wed, mafia romance with a ruthless Sicilian hero from bestselling author Heidi Rice. Held captive or captivated by him? Having finally escaped his mafia brother’s dungeon, Dante takes feisty beauty Evie with him. Kidnapping his brother’s sister-in-law is his bargaining chip. Only, her kindness when he’s injured unsettles Dante — and sets his pulse racing! She may be his prisoner but he enjoys playing with fire... Being a pawn in Dante’s mafia power struggle was not in Evie’s plan. Nor was falling for her dangerously sexy captor! After a troubled childhood, she’s always yearned for a knight in shining armour. Instead, the Sicilian’s solution to reunite the warring families is her marrying the devil himself! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Modern Box Set 1-4 November 2026/Waking Up Newlywed/Enemies At The Royal Altar/King's Christmas Secret/Hot Nights Before Christmas

Modern Box Set 1-4 November 2026/Waking Up Newlywed/Enemies At The Royal Altar/King's Christmas Secret/Hot Nights Before Christmas by Caitlin Crews, Cathy Williams, Natalie Anderson & Dani Collins

Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Waking Up Newlywed - Dani Collins Wedded to bedded...by her temporary husband! Waking from a coma, Greek tycoon Spiro Mylonas discovers he’s married — to a complete stranger! The proxy marriage was arranged to protect his business empire, but his new wife Alia is a puzzle Spiro can’t resist unravelling. Especially when their chemistry is ground-shaking... Marrying Spiro was unorthodox, yet it allowed Alia to afford her beloved grandmother’s medical care. Any reservations about their arrangement quickly burn up in the flames of their desire! Orphaned Alia has always craved connection. Dare she hope her convenient vows with Spiro could grow into a permanent bond? Enemies At The Royal Altar - Natalie Anderson Stepbrother. Nemesis. Royal husband! Ever-obedient Princess Tilly is drowning in searing shame, all thanks to a humiliating, viral hoax. To restore the kingdom’s honour, she’s ordered to immediately wed the king’s abhorrent choice. Her long-loathed stepbrother Alex’s alternative? An emergency walk down the aisle — with him instead! Alex can finally exact revenge on his wicked father by whisking Tilly to his fortress island. Rattling the aggravatingly perfect, repressed princess is the icing on the wedding cake. Until hot, fierce fury leads to one devastating kiss and Alex discovers Tilly’s a passion-bomb! Can they control their hate-fuelled heat before it combusts? King’s Christmas Secret - Caitlin Crews From Christmas Eve arrival...to royal revelation! Aeryn isn’t very merry when King Vesuvius appears on her doorstep. She hasn’t forgotten a moment of their volcanic, doomed love affair — it led to the baby he’s never met. Yet it’s clear that injured Vesuvius doesn’t remember anything...except Aeryn! Vesuvius is sure the beautiful stranger in front of him is his. So why is she scowling like he ripped her heart from her chest? Snowed in together for Christmas, their furious chemistry boils over. But will Vesuvius’s memory return in time to confront their past and reveal the secret that could save them? Hot Nights Before Christmas - Cathy Williams Red-hot days...and not-so-silent nights! Javier always gets his way. And this year all he wants for Christmas is Hope...to help him find his missing brother. Nothing more, no matter how irresistible she is. Hope’s too nice for anything but full commitment — and being his brother’s best friend makes their blazing attraction irredeemably naughty... Arrogant Javier is the last person Hope would choose to spend the holidays with. Though in his tempting proximity, her defences melt faster than a snowball in Hell. Surely a festive fling couldn’t hurt...if she can remember this passion is strictly just for Christmas!

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The First World War

The First World War A Complete History by Martin Gilbert

"A stunning achievement of research and storytelling" that weaves together the major fronts of WWI into a single, sweeping narrative ( Publishers Weekly , starred review).   It was to be the war to end all wars, and it began at 11:15 on the morning of June 28, 1914, in an outpost of the Austro-Hungarian Empire called Sarajevo. It would officially end nearly five years later. Unofficially, however, it has never ended: Many of the horrors we live with today are rooted in the First World War.   The Great War left millions of civilians and soldiers maimed or dead. It also saw the creation of new technologies of destruction: tanks, planes, and submarines; machine guns and field artillery; poison gas and chemical warfare. It introduced U-boat packs and strategic bombing, unrestricted war on civilians and mistreatment of prisoners. But the war changed our world in far more fundamental ways than these.   In its wake, empires toppled, monarchies fell, and whole populations lost their national identities. As political systems and geographic boundaries were realigned, the social order shifted seismically. Manners and cultural norms; literature and the arts; education and class distinctions; all underwent a vast sea change.   As historian Martin Gilbert demonstrates in this "majestic opus" of historical synthesis, the twentieth century can be said to have been born on that fateful morning in June of 1914 ( Publishers Weekly , starred review).   "One of the first books that anyone should read . . . to try to understand this war and this century." — The New York Times Book Review

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The Correspondent

The Correspondent Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026 by Virginia Evans

WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'A warm, funny gem of a novel' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'What a novel! Tender, dry, sharp...devastating, but still feel good.' PANDORA SYKES 'Tremendous' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL – Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . . To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past. Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club. All receive Sybil’s witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns. But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself. The hardest letter to write is the one you’d never dare to send.

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A Liverpool Lullaby

A Liverpool Lullaby by Brian L. Porter

After a woman's body is found in a local beauty spot, her heart surgically removed, D.I. Andy Ross and his team are called in to investigate. But this time, they face a criminal mastermind unlike any they have before, who soon becomes known as The Doctor. All evidence points to romantic connections between the killer and his prey, with an eerie lullaby left playing on an old tape recorder next to the victims. As one body after another is found, Andy Ross and his team race against time to identify the killer. But The Doctor is already courting his next victim...

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I'll Believe in Anything

I'll Believe in Anything The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 (The Annotated Scripts) by Jacob Tierney & Rachel Reid

From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry , in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes I'll Believe in Anything , an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I'll Believe in Anything takes readers behind the curtain, showing how Tierney, his producing partner Brendan Brady, and the entire Accent Aigu team drew on a deep reverence for Reid's work, impeccable casting, clever sets and costume design, and thoughtful sex scene choreography to both rewrite the playbook for adapting romance novels to the screen and obliterate the long-held misconception that queer love stories have limited appeal. I'll Believe in Anything answers all the questions fans of this groundbreaking series have been asking. How did Tierney interweave Ilya and Shane's rivalry with Scott and Kip's love story to create the ultimate television moment? Where did the idea for that incredible Canadian Olympic fleece originate? And what does it look like for a full team, led by Tierney and Brady, to plan, choreograph, and film some of the best sex scenes in television history? Featuring annotations on scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume insights, and more, alongside Tierney's never-before-seen scripts, this book gives fans a brand-new way to come to the cottage!

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In Dark Water

In Dark Water A compulsive Scottish detective novel by Lynne McEwan

Beneath the surface lie deadly secrets... DI Shona Oliver agreed to move to Dumfries with her ex-banker husband when their teenage daughter got in with a bad crowd in London. As a Glasgow native, she's back on home turf. Living on the shores of the Solway Firth allows Shona to continue as an RNLI volunteer, and a call out to recover a woman's body indicates foul play. Police in Cumbria take the case but links back to Scotland keep Shona's team involved. As they investigate, reports of people trafficking and a spate of thefts from local shops compete for attention with a large scale drug bust. But Shona's work may all be in vain when those close to her threaten to tear the case apart and ruin Shona in the process. An unforgettable debut novel by a Scottish crime writer to watch, for fans of Val McDermid, Marion Todd and Lin Anderson. Praise for In Dark Water ' A stunning and beautifully observed novel . Shona Oliver is a well drawn figure, engaging a lot of empathy from the reader in this absolutely fantastic debut.' Caro Ramsay, author of Absolution 'A thrilling new voice in Scottish crime fiction.' Marion Todd, author of See Them Run 'A fast-paced debut detective novel set on the shores of the Solway Firth' The Herald 'Being an avid reader, particularly in Scottish Crime fiction, this book, not to mention the author, is up there with the best and in Shona Oliver, we have a character in whom I hope there is considerable mileage.' NetGalley review ' What a ride! Lynne McEwan pulled me in and wouldn't let me go!' NetGalley review 'In Dark Water is a very well written suspense novel. There are enough twists and turns to keep you interested until the very end... The descriptions were so vivid it made me feel as if I was right there in Scotland. The characters were well-crafted and the ending was a surprise.' NetGalley review

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A Thorn in the Rose

A Thorn in the Rose A twisty post-WWII crime mystery of class, secrets and second chances (Mel Greenway Investigates 1) by Samantha Lee Howe

'Samantha writes characters that I would love to play. Her Stories and dialogue are an actor's dream!' TV Legend, Frazer Hines 'Samantha Lee Howe writes like a dream...twisty, turny and not to be missed!' Pop Icon, Ayshea Brough 'Downton Abbey turned murderous.' Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling author Secrets bloom where the roses die – and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth. In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda 'Mel' Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family's poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens – until she unearths a body beneath the roses. The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby's privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel's relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried. A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

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One Helluva Ride

One Helluva Ride The explosive memoir from the Academy Award-winning actor and Hollywood legend by Michael Douglas

A boy lost in the shadow of his father's legacy. A gifted artist dismissed as just a "TV actor." A first-time film producer who stunned the world by winning an Oscar at 31. A maverick who changed Hollywood and became a global movie star. Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time. "I spent a significant portion of my career playing some version of the modern, flawed, American male. You'll see from these pages that it wasn't exactly a stretch for me." Beginning with his fractured childhood and a complex relationship with his superstar father, Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas finally gives the full and uncensored account of a remarkable life. One Helluva Ride reveals incredible behind-the-scenes stories featuring a Who's Who of Hollywood, many of them never revealed before and some outrageously funny, with an unflinching honesty about his sometimes bad-boy life. Initially dismissed as just the handsome son of a legendary movie star, at age thirty-one he shook up Hollywood when he won his first Oscar for producing the five-time Academy Award-winning classic film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest . Told he would never be anything more than a "TV actor," he quit the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become an international movie star, with a list of classic films that have grossed billions of dollars, winning a second Oscar for his riveting performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street . "I can't think about my life without thinking of my movies," Douglas says, and he recounts his career through twelve of his most iconic films, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest , The China Syndrome , Romancing the Stone, Jewel of the Nile , Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, War of the Roses, Basic Instinct, Falling Down, The American President, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra . These movies not only captured the cultural zeitgeist but often defined it. Yet as Douglas's fame grew, so did his personal struggles. He recounts the full, unfiltered story of his turbulent first mar­riage; infidelity and affairs with some of the most beautiful actresses in Hollywood; his own serious struggle with alcohol, drugs and rehab; the heartbreaking fight to save his son from an addiction that sent him to prison; and his against-all-odds battle with stage IV cancer. He saw Catherine Zeta Jones on a movie screen and instantly fell for her. Their incredible love story transformed his life and proved all the tabloids wrong, enduring after twenty-five years of marriage. Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you don't know-until now.

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A Court of Splintered Harmony

A Court of Splintered Harmony The Valkyrie Cycle, Movement I by Sarah J. Maas

Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the breathtaking sixth book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. What was broken will be remade. Deep in the heart of the continent, Koschei the Deathless is stirring. Though he's been bound to a mountain lake for millennia, the insidious threat of his return now spreads across the Fae territories, attracting powerful allies hell-bent on reclaiming what was once theirs: the human lands. The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked. But with Prythian still piecing itself together in the wake of the devastating Hybern War, the task of uniting is proving more difficult by the day. To make matters worse, those who rule and protect the Night Court are reeling from recent betrayals and revealed truths. The rifts dividing them seem insurmountable. But to defeat Koschei's creeping shadow, they must find a way back to each other and resurrect their former alliances. To survive, they must find a way to repair the splintered harmony all around them. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody

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Iron Flame

Iron Flame Return to the brutal and addictive world of the global bestselling fantasy phenomenon by Rebecca Yarros

The action-packed second book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-around sexiness are still sky-high' DAILY MAIL ' Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' GLAMOUR - SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS. 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. - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to face Basgiath's deadly second year . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: -FOURTH WING -IRON FLAME -ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY: Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027.

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Princess's Diamond Duty

Princess's Diamond Duty by Kim Lawrence

Princess’s Diamond Duty is a marriage of convenience, forced proximity, royal romance from bestselling author Kim Lawrence. Saying yes...to his royal ring! Princess Elsie understands King Leandro’s proposal is pure convenience. Amidst political unrest, the fate of both their kingdoms hangs on a suitable marriage. Only, the fiery kiss they once shared haunts Elsie. She knows he can set her aflame and she’s tempted to let him! Leandro thought his father’s cruelty made him immune to love. But while he’s consumed with destroying his enemies, his free-spirited new queen slips beneath his impenetrable defences. As Elsie makes a stir at his palace — and in his bed! — the shackles on his heart begin to crack... Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Enemies At The Royal Altar

Enemies At The Royal Altar by Natalie Anderson

A royal, enemies to lovers, forbidden stepbrother romance by bestselling author Natalie Anderson. Stepbrother. Nemesis. Royal husband! Ever-obedient Princess Tilly is drowning in searing shame, all thanks to a humiliating, viral hoax. To restore the kingdom’s honour, she’s ordered to immediately wed the king’s abhorrent choice. Her long-loathed stepbrother Alex’s alternative? An emergency walk down the aisle — with him instead! Alex can finally exact revenge on his wicked father by whisking Tilly to his fortress island. Rattling the aggravatingly perfect, repressed princess is the icing on the wedding cake. Until hot, fierce fury leads to one devastating kiss and Alex discovers Tilly’s a passion-bomb! Can they control their hate-fuelled heat before it combusts? Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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The Amanti Heir Arrangement

The Amanti Heir Arrangement by Kate Hewitt

A pregnancy, marriage of convenience, Italian billionaire romance by bestselling author Kate Hewitt. Having his unexpected heir...becoming his unwanted bride? Pregnant Rose Delaney has spent her life on the outside, but now the family she’s longed for is within her grasp. Yet her world changes when Christos Amanti informs Rose that her sperm donor was his late brother — and she’s carrying the baby he’s determined to claim! The billionaire can offer Rose’s child everything she never had. Except it’s not just the brooding Italian’s diamond demand that holds her in thrall. His every look sends heat flushing through her body, making her ache for something hotter than their cold Amanti heir arrangement... Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Modern Box Set 5-8 November 2026/Kidnapped By The Devil/Princess's Diamond Duty/The Amanti Heir Arrangement/Baby-Bound To The Greek

Modern Box Set 5-8 November 2026/Kidnapped By The Devil/Princess's Diamond Duty/The Amanti Heir Arrangement/Baby-Bound To The Greek by Kim Lawrence, Kate Hewitt, Heidi Rice & Millie Adams

Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Kidnapped By The Devil - Heidi Rice Held captive or captivated by him? Having finally escaped his mafia brother’s dungeon, Dante takes feisty beauty Evie with him. Kidnapping his brother’s sister-in-law is his bargaining chip. Only, her kindness when he’s injured unsettles Dante — and sets his pulse racing! She may be his prisoner but he enjoys playing with fire... Being a pawn in Dante’s mafia power struggle was not in Evie’s plan. Nor was falling for her dangerously sexy captor! After a troubled childhood, she’s always yearned for a knight in shining armour. Instead, the Sicilian’s solution to reunite the warring families is her marrying the devil himself! Princess’s Diamond Duty - Kim Lawrence Saying yes...to his royal ring! Princess Elsie understands King Leandro’s proposal is pure convenience. Amidst political unrest, the fate of both their kingdoms hangs on a suitable marriage. Only, the fiery kiss they once shared haunts Elsie. She knows he can set her aflame and she’s tempted to let him! Leandro thought his father’s cruelty made him immune to love. But while he’s consumed with destroying his enemies, his free-spirited new queen slips beneath his impenetrable defences. As Elsie makes a stir at his palace — and in his bed! — the shackles on his heart begin to crack... The Amanti Heir Arrangement - Kate Hewitt Having his unexpected heir...becoming his unwanted bride? Pregnant Rose Delaney has spent her life on the outside, but now the family she’s longed for is within her grasp. Yet her world changes when Christos Amanti informs Rose that her sperm donor was his late brother — and she’s carrying the baby he’s determined to claim! The billionaire can offer Rose’s child everything she never had. Except it’s not just the brooding Italian’s diamond demand that holds her in thrall. His every look sends heat flushing through her body, making her ache for something hotter than their cold Amanti heir arrangement... Baby-Bound To The Greek - Millie Adams Claimed...for her Greek secret! Esme’s single stupidest mistake is falling for Adonis, her brother’s sexy best friend. Until she provokes him into accepting their illicit attraction — and challenges him to take her virginity! It’s forbidden, filthy perfection. Only the next morning, his rejection eviscerates her... Billionaire Adonis knows everything he’s done to survive in life makes him unworthy of Esme. Discovering she’s pregnant is his worst nightmare. Adonis cannot love, but he will give her and his heir ruthless protection. He demands a convenient marriage, yet Esme has one last challenge for him: to offer more!

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Music Against the Night

Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li

‘May well be the most perfectly constructed, moving, and beautiful novel I've ever read’ ANN PATCHETT ‘One of the most important writers alive’ TASH AW ‘A wise and wonderful book’ ANNE ENRIGHT Acclaimed Pulitzer-Prize winner Yiyun Li, returns with a sweeping historical epic, following two extraordinary musicians on the rise. In Dublin, as the eighteenth century nears its end, a young musical virtuoso comes of age. John Field is able to hear notes in the air, and his family aspires for him to become the next Mozart. His talent takes him far – to England, France, and then Russia, where he becomes a famous pianist and composes dreamy melodies that enchant the night air. John calls them nocturnes, but the prodigy who immortalizes them is Chopin. Oceans away in Pondicherry, French India, Adelaide Percheron embarks on a startling rise of her own. Orphaned at a young age, she is raised by her enterprising grandmother. Without the luxury of riches, only marriage seems to offer prosperity – until she sets her sights on a pianoforte. Driven by her love of music, she engineers her exodus, escaping to Paris and later to Moscow, as Napoleon’s army sets out to conquer the continent. Peopled by rival prodigies, irate tutors and begrudging guardians, Yiyun Li’s magisterial novel depicts two aspiring musicians – destined to be husband and wife – in pursuit of success. As John and Adelaide each try to chart a path between talent and genius, profit and passion, they must decide what, and even who, is worth sacrificing along the way. Drawing inspiration from the past but finding entirely new forms, Music Against the Night is an exquisite, exhilarating epic from a writer at the height of her powers. ‘Virtuosic in every way … a spellbinding read’ MAAZA MENGISTE, author of The Shadow King ‘Wondrous … wise and sad and beautifully-written’ LOUISE KENNEDY, author of Stations ‘A sharply observed tale of ambition, art and sacrifice that speaks to current times’ TASH AW, author of The South About the author Yiyun Li is the author of twelve books of fiction and non-fiction. She is the recipient of many awards, including a Guardian First Book Award, the Sunday Times Short Story Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, an International Writer Award from the Royal Society of Literature, a MacArthur Fellowship and a Windham-Campbell Prize, and she won the Pulitzer Prize for Memoir 2026. In 2026, Li was named as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of the Year. She is the Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities at Princeton University and lives in Princeton, New Jersey.

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Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing by David Baldacci

Seven seconds. That's all it took for Web London to lose everything: his friends, his team, his reputation. Point man of the FBI's super-elite Hostage Rescue Team, Web roared into a blind alley towards a drug leader's lair, only to meet a high-tech, custom-designed ambush that killed everyone around him. Coping with the blame-filled words of anguished widows and the suspicions of colleagues, Web tries to put his life back together. To do so, he must discover why he was the one man who lived through the ambush - and find the only other person who came out of the alley alive... a ten-year-old boy who has since disappeared. Acting on his instincts, Web believes he knows where the killer will strike next. Only this time, he may not survive the attack. In this extraordinary work, Baldacci uses his unsurpassed storytelling skills to explore the essence of survival itself, as a conspiracy of violence surrounds an FBI agent whose fate was to be the... LAST MAN STANDING.

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Ironwood

Ironwood by Michael Connelly

Sworn to protect a scenic island that's meant to be far from mainland evils, Detective Sergeant Stilwell feels danger closing in. Acting on a confidential tip, Detective Sergeant Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night and drop a duffel bag of drugs at a remote airstrip in the mountains. But their sting quickly goes sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pick-up man, shots are fired on the runway and the plane takes off unharmed. An internal inquiry puts Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility, but there's no way he's going to sit on his hands instead, risking his already shaky standing, he begins a secret investigation.  After discovering a piece of key evidence in lost and found, Stilwell follows the lead all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Ren e Ballard in Los Angeles. But they soon realise they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities.  This case is wider than anyone ever imagined and more dangerous than they had foreseen.

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Whisper Through the Pines

Whisper Through the Pines A totally gripping and absolutely unputdownable serial killer thriller by D.K. Hood

Branches rip at her clothes as she sprints through the mist, deeper into the pine forest. In a clearing ahead a figure appears and cracks a twisted smile. The girl doesn’t even have time to turn back before her world turns dark… When Detective Jenna Alton and her deputy, David Kane are called to the dense woods surrounding Black Rock Falls during the Halloween season, they encounter a crime scene that will haunt them for ever. Two teenagers, Avril Lampton and Hank Parker, lie beside the makeshift camp where they had planned to spend a night under the stars, their innocent eyes frozen in fear forever. Sickened by the sight, Jenna is determined to catch whoever took these two young lives and left nothing behind but the deep pink scratches on the legs of one of the victims. And with acres of forest to search, Jenna has her work cut out for her. Jenna hits nothing but dead ends until she gets a call that makes her heart pound. A young girl wearing a white nightgown has been seen running for her life through the same patch of woodland. With no thought for her own safety, Jenna races along the perilous mountain pass. But as the girl slips through her fingers and vanishes into the darkness of the pine trees, Jenna knows she’s just walked into a trap. As light begins to fade and the forest closes in around her, can Jenna stay alive long enough to find the girl and put this twisted hunter behind bars? If you love to be hooked by a totally unputdownable serial killer thriller, you will absolutely adore this latest book from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Mary Stone. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Addictive… Had me completely hooked from the first chapter… Keeps you saying ‘Just one more chapter’ until suddenly the book is finished… The ending absolutely blindsided me… Impossible to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Unputdownable… I read to the end in one sitting… I love these books!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I devoured it in a few hours, so addictive… Had me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages as quickly as I could.” Mandylovestoread, 5 stars “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Incredible… Had me on the edge of my seat, holding my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Left me chilled to the bone… Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “A huge twist that will knock you off your feet!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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The Wild Beneath

The Wild Beneath A mystical love story (Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Pick) by Kelly Anderson

Annie MacLeod always knew she was different, growing up on a boat in the Pacific Northwest, living in sync with the ocean. But when a tsunami shatters her world and her parents are swept away, Annie is stranded on land, grief-stricken, despite her enduring love for her childhood sweetheart, Evan. In the wreckage, Annie rescues a wordless man named Walker, who emits a hum only she can hear. Their connection is instant, elemental, and Annie is torn between the two men. Six years later, Annie has buried the past. But when Walker’s otherworldly sound returns, it forces a reckoning in her soul. The Wild Beneath is a spellbinding story of soulmates, sacrifice and the ancient bonds that tie us all to the natural world. For fans of Charlotte McConaghy’s Wild Dark Shore , Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing and Miranda Cowley Heller’s The Paper Palace . ‘Absolutely dazzling.’ Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Amalfi Curse ‘Haunting and unforgettable.’ J ulia Kastner, Shelf Awareness ‘An entrancing, magical novel that highlights the beauty of the natural world and our fragile place within it. Spellbinding!’ Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series ‘This is the book I hope for every time I open a new cover.’ Erica Bauermeister

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Romancing the Earl

Romancing the Earl by Heather Boyd

Companion Lenore Griffin is in dire straits when a letter from a dear friend arrives, offering a new position. Relieved at her good fortune, Lenore packs up herself and her beloved dog, Hero, and makes haste for London. Upon arrival, however, not only does she find her old friend in a shocking state of dishabille, but she’s somehow mistaken his offer. He has not written requesting a companion for his new wife. He’s written to request Lenore become his companion…for the rest of their lives.  Price Wagstaff, Earl of Carmichael, must have been deeper in his cups than usual when he wrote that correspondence. He doesn’t remember a blasted word of it. Still, it is a disaster of his own making, and so he will do his duty by Lenore. He quickly decides his old childhood friend will make a sensible wife and an agreeable mother to his heirs. He can give her safety, protection and comfort. A marriage of convenience. Lenore need never know that Price’s heart can never be won. Despite their intentions to live separate lives, the pair can’t avoid the closeness that intimacy provides, and soon, Price no longer wishes to. Is it possible that he may find love a second time? Perhaps…if his secrets don’t kill their chance at happiness.

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Invisible Girl

Invisible Girl The dark and addictive thriller about secrets that won’t stay hidden — from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author by Lisa Jewell

You don't see her. But she sees you. From the #1 bestselling author of The Family Upstairs and Then She Was Gone comes an engrossing , twist-packed story of dark family secrets and betrayal . 'A masterclass in how to write with pace and tension.' HARRIET TYCE 'Her best yet.' JOJO MOYES 'Dark, furiously twisty and utterly gripping.' LUCY FOLEY ______________ MIDNIGHT. In the bad part of town, where cats prowl and foxes shriek, a girl is watching... When Saffyre Maddox was ten, something terrible happened, and she's carried the pain of it ever since. The man who she thought was going to heal her didn't, and now she hides and watches him, learning his secrets, invisible in the shadows. Owen Pick is invisible too. He's never had a girlfriend; he's never even had a friend. Nobody sees him. Nobody cares. But when Saffyre goes missing from opposite his house on Valentine's Day, suddenly the whole world is looking at Owen. Accusing him. Holding him responsible for Saffyre's disappearance . . . ______________ Readers can't get enough of Invisible Girl . . . ***** 'Hot diggity dang!! Now that's what I been talking about!' ***** ' There is more than one mystery to unravel here fans!!' ***** ' Every time I thought I had figured out what was going on things changed again !' ***** ' This book was crazy good . I couldn't read it fast enough ' ***** ' This suspenseful thriller will touch your heart and captivate you with the shocking conclusion !'

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Vicious Prince

Vicious Prince An arranged marriage dark romance from the bestselling Legacy of Gods author and TikTok sensation by Rina Kent

From New York Times Bestseller and BookTok sensation Rina Kent comes the first generation of the thrilling Legacy of Gods series. I have a secret. I stole a heart - or rather, a marriage contract. It wasn’t mine to want, to touch, or even consider. But it was there for the taking, so I took it. Huge mistake. Ronan Astor is nobility in this world. Arrogant player. Heartless bastard. Vicious prince. Now he’s out to destroy me. But what he doesn’t know is that I’m coming for him too. My name is Teal Van Doren, and I’m where princes go to die. Readers cannot get enough of the Royal Elite series: 'This book had me feeling so many things' *****reader review 'I would recommend this book a thousand times!!!' *****reader review 'Rina Kent's universe is consuming me' *****reader review 'Can't stop thinking about this' *****reader review 'A rollercoaster of a read' *****reader review 'Beautifully heartbreaking' *****reader review

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Own

Own by K. L. Donn

From USA Today Bestselling Author KL Donn comes Own, the next installment in the Kings of the Underworld series. An age gap, single dad, mafia light, contemporary darkish romance with emotional trauma, and an obsessive hero who can't get enough of his woman. My kids saw her first, but she's meant to be mine.   Hester Hawthorne is everything I'm not. She's utterly captured my attention without meaning to.  And even though I wasn't looking for love, I have it now. I couldn't walk away from her if you paid me to. And now that she understands how much I desire her,  I'll stop at nothing to own her.  When my enemies catch wind of my newest acquisition, I'll do what's necessary to ensure everyone's safety. Anything from sending cryptic messages to torturing my rivals and annihilating entire families. Possessiveness propels me forward with each new hurdle in our way. My enemies in California and Mexico are about to learn that you don't mess with Cato Daire.

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Fourth Wing

Fourth Wing Discover the brutal and addictive world of the global bestselling fantasy phenomenon by Rebecca Yarros

The beloved first book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' GLAMOUR 'The new publishing sensation' DAILY MAIL - FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS. EVERYONE HERE HAS AN AGENDA. AND EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST. Violet Sorrengail had 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. 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. - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to cross the parapet . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: -FOURTH WING -IRON FLAME -ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY : Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027.

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King's Christmas Secret

King's Christmas Secret by Caitlin Crews

A secret baby, royal Christmas romance by bestselling author Caitlin Crews. From Christmas Eve arrival...to royal revelation! Aeryn isn’t very merry when King Vesuvius appears on her doorstep. She hasn’t forgotten a moment of their volcanic, doomed love affair — it led to the baby he’s never met. Yet it’s clear that injured Vesuvius doesn’t remember anything...except Aeryn! Vesuvius is sure the beautiful stranger in front of him is his. So why is she scowling like he ripped her heart from her chest? Snowed in together for Christmas, their furious chemistry boils over. But will Vesuvius’s memory return in time to confront their past and reveal the secret that could save them? Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Hot Nights Before Christmas

Hot Nights Before Christmas by Cathy Williams

A Christmas, brother’s best friend, Spanish billionaire romance by bestselling author Cathy Williams. Red-hot days...and not-so-silent nights! Javier always gets his way. And this year all he wants for Christmas is Hope...to help him find his missing brother. Nothing more, no matter how irresistible she is. Hope’s too nice for anything but full commitment — and being his brother’s best friend makes their blazing attraction irredeemably naughty... Arrogant Javier is the last person Hope would choose to spend the holidays with. Though in his tempting proximity, her defences melt faster than a snowball in Hell. Surely a festive fling couldn’t hurt...if she can remember this passion is strictly just for Christmas! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Blue Skies Ahead

Blue Skies Ahead A BRAND NEW feel-good story of healing hearts and finding happiness from MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland by Jessica Redland

‘This is an exciting new start for you all. Blue skies are ahead.’ Leaving behind everything she thought she knew, Grace arrives at Hazelwick Farm with her teenage daughter, Maddie, and her mother, Frances, ready to build a new life together. Grace has dreamt of fresh air, open skies and days filled with taking care of the animals while building a family business together. But starting over isn’t as simple as she hoped. Maddie has barely spoken to her since the divorce from her father and Grace doesn’t know how to fix what she doesn’t fully understand. Between strained silences at home, and the demands of getting the farm ready to open for business, Grace begins to wonder if she’s made a mistake. Yet life at Hazelwick Farm has its surprises. Grace keeps crossing paths with handsome tenant, Caleb, whether she means to or not. Could this unexpected connection be the start of something she never saw coming? Escape to the countryside with a heartwarming, uplifting multigenerational story of family, fresh starts and finding love when you least expect it from multi-million copy bestseller Jessica Redland. Praise for Jessica Redland: 'There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May

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Swan Song

Swan Song Diana, my sister. Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. by Charles Spencer

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles. ‘Head-spinning, fascinating, truly touching, devastating. A portrait of Diana that is affectionate, sad, and lovely’ Guardian ‘Explosive, devastating, astonishing, extraordinary’ Daily Mail *** ' When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’ In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death. In childhood, Charles and Diana, the youngest Spencers, were inseparable – secretly calling one another Duch and Carlos. As each other’s closest confidantes, they roamed the family estate, endured extremely challenging boarding schools, survived terrifying nannies and helped each other through the agony of their parents’ divorce. Yet everything changed when Diana married the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, and overnight became a global icon. Charles saw his older sister serve the world’s marginalized and relish being mother to her treasured sons. But, pursued by a barbaric press as her royal marriage crumbled, she was left desperately alone. Charles always tried to be there for Diana – until that black night in August, 1997. In Swan Song , Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister. *** 'Compelling, fascinating, a solemn act of brotherly devotion ’ The Times 'A poignant, honest portrayal . . . and one that will endure’ Daily Express 'Credible and candid and vitally it re-centres Diana, whom the Palace have been wiping from national memory for many years. I was moved to tears' Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, i ' A brotherly tribute to the People’s Princess, no holds barred . . . Full of love and vengeance' New York Times 'Charles Spencer was there for all this history, indelibly present in one of the most iconic tableaux of the late 20th century. After holding back for so long, his memoir finally tells us what it was like' Tina Brown, Fresh Hell Substack Praise for Charles Spencer’s writing: 'Top marks for its searing frankness, framed in wistfully beautiful prose’ The Times ‘Acutely observant, his turn of phrase is often delightful' Daily Telegraph ‘A moving, heartbreaking memoir’ Financial Times ‘A tour de force' Washington Post

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Yesteryear

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'FUNNY, SHARP ENOUGH TO DRAW BLOOD’ – STEPHEN KING 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ BELLA MACKIE ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel.

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In the Dead of Winter

In the Dead of Winter An absolutely heart-stopping and totally addictive crime thriller by D.K. Hood

The frozen ground crunches beneath her feet as the deadly snap of metal bear trap clamps around her leg. Her scream shatters the silence of the forest, but the monstrous look on the face of the man striding toward her says he hasn’t come to help. He set the trap, and now she is his prey… As snow swirls around the small town of Black Rock Falls, a lone suitcase is abandoned at the bus station. Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane hold their breath and carefully draws back the zipper. Inside, curled up like a sleeping animal, is the lifeless body of a beautiful young woman. The victim is divorcee Kate Bell, often seen walking the isolated woodland paths with her dog. It’s clear from the dirt on Kate’s clothing and the deep red lacerations matching the jagged teeth of a bear trap, that she was trapped in the pine forest before being killed and transported here. What kind of monster would do such a thing? And why? Days later, another suitcase is found in the middle of a frozen lake. Inside, the body of sales assistant Lila Hart, last seen heading into the wilderness with her camera. In Lil’s final photo, Jenna can just make out the grainy figure of a man hidden in the trees, watching and waiting to strike. With vital clues being lost under a blanket of fresh snow, Jenna must work fast to stop more innocent lives being taken. But a frantic phone call from a woman trapped in the woods, begging for help, has her rushing into a treacherous blizzard. Will Jenna unmask the murderer hunting women in her beloved town? Or will she be the next body delivered home in a suitcase? Readers will be totally gripped by this gripping crime thriller from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, D.K. Hood. Perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot, Mary Stone and Lisa Regan. **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about D.K. Hood: “Addictive… Had me completely hooked from the first chapter… Keeps you saying ‘Just one more chapter’ until suddenly the book is finished… The ending absolutely blindsided me… Impossible to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Unputdownable… I read to the end in one sitting… I love these books!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “I devoured it in a few hours, so addictive… Had me on the edge of my seat and turning the pages as quickly as I could.” Mandylovestoread, 5 stars “Oh wow, I can’t say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal… Captivated.” Sip_andread, 5 stars “I blew through this like the wind! Fantastic read!” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow! Still trying to catch my breath.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Exceptional… My word, I couldn’t put this down… Compulsive reading and I couldn’t stop and had to read to the end.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow… Amazing… Fantastic… Bone chilling.” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “A cracking page-turner with some omg moments that will keep you reading late into the night.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Wow, what an epic story. My heart was pounding… I’ve not been able to put this down. A page-turner from start (no spoiler but that first chapter had me hooked) to finish (and explosive ending for sure!). I cannot recommend this book enough.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “So good on so many levels… An unputdownable addition to this fabulous series.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars “Grab your coffee and settle in for a whirlwind, mind-boggling experience.” NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

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Colton In The Crossfire

Colton In The Crossfire by Veronica Forand

Protecting her from danger...has become more than a job. Despite the threats against attorney Kelly Colton, she believes her father’s being overprotective by hiring bodyguard Jack Spencer. So she refuses his services. But when a truck forces her off the road almost killing her, it’s Jack who saves her. Now he’s staying close and moving into Kelly’s house, as they pretend he’s her new boyfriend. The attraction they both feel is overwhelming, but Jack must remain professional with Kelly’s life at stake. Jack knows how to protect people from danger...but how can he guard against losing his heart? Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense — Danger. Passion. Drama.

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The Other Side of the World

The Other Side of the World by Allie Boniface

Penny Gottfried has created a good life in northern Maine. A safe life. She has a successful pizzeria and a son she'd do anything to protect. The last thing she needs is the man who walked away years ago to reappear and turn her world upside down. Yet that's exactly what happens. Jace Harlan has spent years reinventing himself in Italy, far from the secrets and scars of his Drake Isle childhood. He's a billionaire now, the owner of a world-renowned vineyard. But when his foster mother's medical crisis calls him home, he unexpectedly crosses paths with the only woman he ever truly loved.  As old feelings resurface and long-buried secrets unravel, Jace and Penny must face the truths they've kept from each other and decide whether the past is something to leave behind—or whether it's been leading them back to each other all along. Sometimes your greatest love story is waiting on the other side of the world.

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The Thrice-Bound Fool

The Thrice-Bound Fool by Christopher Buehlman

The Thrice-Bound Fool is the epic, rollicking next chapter in the bestselling and "awesome as hell" (Nicholas Eames) fantasy adventure series that began with The Blacktongue Thief and The Daughters' War . Professional thief and inveterate trickster Kinch Na Shannack has always enjoyed a good book. But now his life, and the future of all of Manreach, depends on him deciphering a very bad book indeed; a stolen, sentient tome that tries to kill him every time he opens it-and often when it's closed. Galva, veteran of the goblin wars and death's sworn handmaiden, has vowed to protect Kinch while he mines the book for its dark magic and even darker secrets. She does so not for Kinch's sake-though the cheeky bastard is growing on her-but because the book is the key to stopping the shadowy tyrants out to kill the queen she serves, and loves. The ruthless, all-seeing Taker's Guild dogs their every step, and thief and knight must flee the known world entirely if they hope to succeed in their mission. But trouble finds Kinch wherever he goes, and the pair may have traded the devil they know for horrors far darker and hungrier as they enter lands unknown. Praise for Christopher Buehlman: ' The Blacktongue Thief is fast and fun and filled with crazy magic. I can't wait to see what Christopher Buehlman does next' - Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of the Lightbringer series

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A Tiny Bit Marvellous

A Tiny Bit Marvellous by Dawn French

The hilarious no. 1 bestseller by comedian and author of According to Yes and Oh Dear Sylvia Everyone hates the perfect family. So you'll love the Battles. Meet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 and mum to two helpless, hormonal teenagers. There's 17-year-old daughter Dora who blames Mo for, like, EVERYTHING and Peter who believes he's quite simply as darling and marvellous as his hero Oscar Wilde. Somewhere, keeping quiet, is Dad . . . who's just, well . . . Dad. However, Mo is having a crisis. She's about to do something unusually wild and selfish, which will leave the entire family teetering on the edge of a precipice. Will the family fall? Or will they, when it really matters, be there for each other? A Tiny Bit Marvellous is the number one bestselling novel from one of Britain's favourite comic writers. Praise for A Tiny Bit Marvellous: 'Funny, really enjoyable, highly recommended. A wonderful writer - witty, wise, poignant' Wendy Holden 'A fantastic slam-dunk pageturner. Funny, enriching . . . page after page I laughed out loud' Mail on Sunday 'Beautifully observed. Makes you laugh on every page' The Times 'A brilliantly observed, very funny novel of family life' Woman and Home

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Peace

Peace The second book in the bestselling Australian crime series (Hirsch series) by Garry Disher

It’s been a peaceful Christmas for Paul Hirschhausen, the only cop in Tiverton. A grass fire, a stolen ute, the usual welfare checks. The big event: Brenda Flann driving her Falcon into the front bar of the pub. Then Hirsch is called to a strange, vicious incident in Kitchener Street. And Sydney police ask him to look in on a family living on a back road outside town. Suddenly it doesn’t look like a season of goodwill at all. ‘ Peace tells the story of a cop exiled to a wounded town in South Australia’s dry country. In this brilliant novel Disher takes his readers on a harrowing journey.’ Jock Serong 'I loved Peace . It is an an uplifting book, an utterly compelling mystery with rare heart and humanity. If you enjoyed Jane Harper’s The Lost Man , this novel is for you.’ Dervla McTiernan ‘Peter Temple and Garry Disher will be identified as the crime writers who redefined Australian crime fiction in terms of its form, content and style.’ Sydney Morning Herald

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A Court of Wings and Ruin

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

Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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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Watch Them Disappear

Watch Them Disappear A completely nail-biting and absolutely gripping crime thriller by Carla Kovach

The house where she lives alone lies dark and empty, her bed still perfectly made. Her car waits in the carpark, her phone unanswered. Mindy Carson has vanished into thin air… When Ursula leaves work for the evening, she’s shocked to see her friend’s car still parked nearby. Happy-go-lucky dog groomer Mindy left for home ages ago. Something is desperately wrong. On the window is an unmistakable smear of blood. As police visit Mindy’s home on the outskirts of town, everything looks in order, until they notice the small red light in the corner of her bedroom. Then another, and another. There are cameras watching her every move… Unpacking Mindy’s life piece by piece, police start to wonder whether Ursula knows more than she’s letting on. Had she found out about her husband’s secret messages to Mindy? Who was the person behind the cameras, watching Mindy’s most private moments? And was the local teenager making Mindy’s life hell really the last person to see her? When the body of a young woman is found in a local park, police fear they are too late to save Mindy. And when another person is reported missing, it’s clear she isn’t the only one being watched. Does the killer have another victim in their sights? And can they catch them before another life disappears forever? Prepare to be absolutely hooked by the latest nail-biting thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Angela Marsons and Karin Slaughter. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a rollercoaster… twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk

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The Nightingale

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB PICK Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It has become a phenomenon that has enthralled a generation of readers. Bravery, courage, fear and love in a time of war, from New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah. "Wrenching, convincing . . . bittersweet" Publishers Weekly Despite their differences, sisters Viann and Isabelle have always been close. Younger, bolder Isabelle lives in Paris while Viann is content with life in the French countryside with her husband Antoine and their daughter. But when the Second World War strikes, Antoine is sent off to fight and Viann finds herself isolated so Isabelle is sent by their father to help her. As the war progresses, the sisters' relationship and strength is tested. With life changing in unbelievably horrific ways, Viann and Isabelle will find themselves facing frightening situations and responding in ways they never thought possible as bravery and resistance take different forms in each of their actions. Vivid and exquisite in its illumination of a time and place that was filled with atrocities, but also humanity and strength, Kristin Hannah's novel will provoke thought and discussion that will have readers talking long after they finish reading. PRAISE FOR THE NIGHTINGALE "Movingly written and plotted with the skill of Greek tragedy. You'll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob" Daily Mail "A gripping, emotional read" SHE magazine "Brilliant dialogue makes this a compulsive read" Books Monthly "I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, a talented writer of American stories; great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel?" Isabel Allende "Beautifully written . . . packed with action and emotion" Sara Gruen, bestselling author of Water for Elephants

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Onyx Storm

Onyx Storm Continue the brutal and addictive adventure in the epic third instalment of the global bestselling phenomenon by Rebecca Yarros

The jaw-dropping third book in the record-breaking, multi-million-copy bestselling Empyrean series. A major TV adaptation has now been greenlit at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society - don't be the last to discover the magic of this blockbuster world. 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' INDEPENDENT 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' DAILY MIRROR - A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? - Millions of readers have already begun their Empyrean adventure. Now it's your turn to brave the storm . . . pray to Malek that you survive. 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are, and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: FOURTH WING IRON FLAME ONYX STORM COMING SOON IN THE EMPYREAN WORLD: THRESHING DAY: Return to the world of Empyrean with thirteen stories starring your favourite Fourth Wing characters. Coming September 29th 2026. FOURTH WING, THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: VOLUME ONE: The first volume of a stunning graphic novel adapted by Rebecca Yarros. Coming April 6th 2027. FOURTH WING, TAROT DECK: 78 tarot cards with familiar characters, scenes, and symbols from the Empyrean series. Coming April 6th 2027.

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Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage

Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage by Valerie Bowman

She's blamed for a notorious crime—and a shocking desire. Third in the Secret Brides trilogy, praised as "clever, fun, and fantastic" (Suzanne Enoch, New York Times –bestselling author). A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the ton has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself . . . James Bancroft, Viscount Medford, tells himself he's only interested in a bestselling pamphlet, but Kate's stubborn determination is captivating. Could the accused widow be telling the truth? At first, James isn't sure of anything besides his growing desire for her—but before long he's willing to risk much more than his reputation to make the infamous beauty his wife . . . Praise for Secrets of a Wedding Night "This engaging and sweetly romantic story is just too delightful to miss." —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times –bestselling author "Miss Bowman is quite the tease. How I love a good society scandal. The hero is absolutely yummy!" —Donna MacMeans, author of The Education of Mrs. Brimley

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The Sixth Faction

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth

The worldwide sensation as you’ve never seen it before. Step into a bold new Divergent series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth. Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan: she's going to make the bravest choice, and leave Abnegation behind to join Dauntless, even though it means leaving her family behind. But when tragedy strikes at her Choosing Ceremony, everything changes—her world, her plans, even Beatrice herself. Her ensuing decision thrusts her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion, and into the path of a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name. One choice will change everything. The series that took the world by storm: The #1 New York Times bestselling series, with tens of millions of copies sold worldwide. A global sensation translated into 40+ languages.A breakout phenomenon that defined the YA dystopian genre.A major motion picture hit and blockbuster film franchise. “The next big thing.” — Rolling Stone About the author Veronica Roth is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, and Four: A Divergent Collection. Ms. Roth and her husband live in Chicago. You can visit her online at www.veronicarothbooks.com

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London Falling

London Falling A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City, and a Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe

From the New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing - a stunning story of corruption and tragedy in one of the world's great cities: London. "A new book by Keefe means drop everything and close the blinds; you'll be turning pages for hours" Los Angeles Times 'Patrick Radden Keefe [is] one of the top narrative nonfiction authors of his generation' TIME In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, mysteriously fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. When his grieving parents began their desperate quest to understand how their son had died, they made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. In his inimitably gripping and forensic prose, Baillie Gifford Prize winner and New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac's parents on a dark journey to find out what brought Zac to the balcony that night - and how a teenager's world of make-believe drew him into the city's terrifying underworld. London Falling is at once a devastating family tragedy, a riveting story of greed, power and deception, and an indictment of the culture that has transformed London into a haven for the malignant forces that have come to influence us all.

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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

Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order A Court of Splintered Harmony for 27th October 26, and A Court of Forgotten Melody for 12th January 27. The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million and #1 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 Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** 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. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Mist and Fury A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Frost and Starlight A Court of Silver Flames A Court of Splintered Harmony A Court of Forgotten Melody ****** 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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Waking Up Newlywed

Waking Up Newlywed by Dani Collins

Waking Up Newlywed is a marriage of convenience, Greek billionaire romance by bestselling author Dani Collins. Wedded to bedded...by her temporary husband! Waking from a coma, Greek tycoon Spiro Mylonas discovers he’s married — to a complete stranger! The proxy marriage was arranged to protect his business empire, but his new wife Alia is a puzzle Spiro can’t resist unravelling. Especially when their chemistry is ground-shaking... Marrying Spiro was unorthodox, yet it allowed Alia to afford her beloved grandmother’s medical care. Any reservations about their arrangement quickly burn up in the flames of their desire! Orphaned Alia has always craved connection. Dare she hope her convenient vows with Spiro could grow into a permanent bond? Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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Baby-Bound To The Greek

Baby-Bound To The Greek by Millie Adams

Baby-Bound to the Greek is an accidental pregnancy, marriage of convenience, billionaire romance by Millie Adams. Claimed...for her Greek secret! Esme’s single stupidest mistake is falling for Adonis, her brother’s sexy best friend. Until she provokes him into accepting their illicit attraction — and challenges him to take her virginity! It’s forbidden, filthy perfection. Only the next morning, his rejection eviscerates her... Billionaire Adonis knows everything he’s done to survive in life makes him unworthy of Esme. Discovering she’s pregnant is his worst nightmare. Adonis cannot love, but he will give her and his heir ruthless protection. He demands a convenient marriage, yet Esme has one last challenge for him: to offer more! Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

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As You Wake, Break the Shell

As You Wake, Break the Shell discover the unmissable and uplifting science fiction novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Long way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

The stars are waiting for you. We hope you will come find us there. Told in alternating timelines, As You Wake, Break the Shell is a heartfelt and hopeful story from the award-winning writer of The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet , exploring what it means to be human and what it means to come together. Life on Fortune is hard. The atmosphere is poisonous, the planet hardly fit for life. But for its inhabitants, it's home. Pilot Cora suffers from a rare and dangerous condition, brought about by her bond with Colibri, the alien animal she pilots to quarry vital water for the colony. If Cora seeks treatment, she risks losing her license - and her connection to Colibri forever. Then she meets Signy, a brilliant but reclusive botanist, whose bio-printed medicine is the only thing that can save her. But to do so, Signy must break the rules that govern their lives, risking her livelihood and the other colonists who rely on her for survival. As Cora and Signy navigate their balance of risk and trust, they are forced to confront what they owe to each other and to their community - and begin to question whether survival is enough . . . 'THIS is the book I've been waiting for' REBECCA THORNE 'A miracle' ANTONIA HODGSON 'Becky Chambers never misses' L.R. LAM Readers love AS YOU WAKE, BREAK THE SHELL 'This book was pure poetry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Becky Chambers remains a wonder, and I can't wait to read whatever she writes next' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Books that comfort the soul and expand the mind' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Give Me Tonight

Give Me Tonight An Enemies-to-Lovers Accidental Marriage Hockey Romance by Jennifer Sucevic

Waking up married in Vegas? Not exactly part of the plan. Especially when the groom is Jax Wilder—Chicago Railers hockey star, shameless flirt, and the most infuriating man I’ve ever met. I want an annulment. He wants to stay married. But with custody of my younger siblings on the line, a stable home—and a husband—might be exactly what I need to keep us together. Jax offers me a deal: stay married, move into his penthouse, and let him help until everything is settled. It’s only temporary. Except Jax doesn’t just make room for me. He makes room for all of us. And somewhere between family dinners, late nights, and sharing a bed with the husband I never wanted, our marriage starts feeling dangerously real. Falling for my husband was never part of the plan. Neither was wanting to keep him.

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The Score

The Score Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime by Elle Kennedy

Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Dean and Allie... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒One night stand 🏒Secret dating 🏒Spicy romance 🏒Frenemies to lovers

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Keeping 13

Keeping 13 Epic, emotional and addictive romance from the internationally bestselling phenomenon by Chloe Walsh

RELIVE THE POWER AND PAIN OF FIRST LOVE AS YOU FALL FOR THE BOYS OF TOMMEN. Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Continue Johnny and Shannon's story in Keeping 13 , the second book in Chloe Walsh's epic, extraordinary and unforgettable Boys of Tommen series The reader reaction says it all: 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch . The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive? ......................... The Boys of Tommen series continues with Saving 6 , Joey and Aoife's story. Want more of The Boys of Tommen? The series so far includes: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 Releasing 10

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Her Rake Fiancé

Her Rake Fiancé Regency historical romance by Mariah Stone

Powerful lord. Infamous rake. Forced into a fake engagement with a wallflower…that leads to true love. Lord Richard Seaton will do anything to find his missing brother—even confront criminal lord Thorne Blackmore. Thorne’s price for information? Something Richard’s wounded heart vowed never to pay: marriage. And not to one of the stunning debutantes chasing him but to Thorne’s bluestocking sister, Jane. Shunned by the ton thanks to her scandalous brother, Miss Jane Grant runs a school that saves Whitechapel children from the gallows. Unwilling to abandon her students for marriage, a fake engagement is her only escape. Jane offers to dig up the information Richard needs before the wedding. But they must keep their deal a secret or endanger Richard’s family and face Thorne’s wrath. Braving society to convince the ton of their love, Richard protects Jane from judging matrons. And from elegant soirees to glamorous balls, Jane casts aside her gray dresses for vibrant silks and transforms into the lady she was born to be. Soon, the reforming rake is falling under his blossoming wallflower’s spell…and into her bed. But when Thorne learns of their deception, will Richard live to marry the fake fiancé who has become his true love?

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The Detective: Detective Sam Speedman book 1

The Detective: Detective Sam Speedman book 1 by Matthew Reilly

For 150 years, women have been going missing. And all of the investigators who went in search of them - from 1877 to the present day - have disappeared, too. Now Sam Speedman, a most unique private detective, is on the case. Brilliant, direct and disarming, Sam is ... different. He's not your average private detective. But then again, this isn't your average case. For not even he will be prepared for what he will find. Set in the darkest corners of the American South, tapping into hot-button issues that simmer beneath the surface of the modern United States, this is Matthew Reilly writing faster and bolder than ever before, bringing you a detective thriller like no other.

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Scuttler's Cove

Scuttler's Cove A chilling, unputdownable folk horror thriller by David Barnett

'A brooding tale from the murky depths below the English idyll. Coastal-horror at its finest' Matt Wesolowski The sea never forgets. The sea never forgives Scuttler's Cove is a working village, nestling in dramatic coastal scenery in Cornwall, where life has gone on uninterrupted for centuries until this seaside idyll was discovered by the rich. Now the quaint harbour-front cottages have been snapped up by second-homers and rental companies, and the locals can barely afford to live in their own town. It is a very different place for Merrin Moon , who left for university at the age of eighteen and never looked back. Now in her thirties, she returns to the Cove for the first time since, after the death of her mother. She soon discovers that there are forces at play in the village that she could never have imagined. Is someone trying to drive out the second homers? And has their arrival started a chain of events none of them will be able to stop? For something old and terrible is awakening beneath the town's hallowed ground. And with it comes a horror that the residents have fought for generations to keep a secret. A dark and mysterious folk horror of the sea, and a timely exploration of the displacement of our modern moment, with a twist that will leave you reeling. Praise for Scuttler's Cove 'There's a rich vein of horror to be mined here, and Barnett's doing a great job of excavating it' SFX ' An eerie tale of folk horror , as old gods and locals with age-old roots come into conflict with new money and the modern world, with a satisfying supernatural showdown, and a twist you won't see coming ' Jane Johnson 'Swarming spiders, vicious crabs, fish-headed revenants ... these are terrifying enough, but they're also the least scary things in Scuttler's Cove . It's the people you have to watch out for... a brutal, brilliant novel of folk horror and dread ' Tim Lebbon ' It feels like a modern version of The Wicker Man , in the best possible way and with its own unique take' Reader review 'Wow, just wow. David Barnett is my new go-to for folk horror ' Reader review 'Filled with great characters, a downright creepy unsettling narrative, and surprises in store which you won't see coming, this is a must-read folk horror novel ' Reader review 'Very well-written. Dark, compelling and atmospheric ' Reader review ' Folk horror at its finest leads to an intensely satisfying and fantastic ending that will have you actually cheering' Reader review 'Another gem! Scuttler's Cove takes you on a wild ride of mystery, intrigue, and horrific folklore ' Reader review 'The bright, beachy atmosphere with a looming undercurrent of something dark and sinister kept the tension high I found myself itching to read more when I wasn't actively reading it' Reader review 'I came for the crab on the cover, stayed for the folk horror a timely and atmospheric horror novel ' Reader review

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The Calamity Club

The Calamity Club The instant New York Times bestseller - the powerful, joyful new novel from the author of The Help by Kathryn Stockett

'Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters ... a must-read' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry ' A rip-roaring adventure of found family, complex sisterhood and tested moral compasses' Sunday Times 'Pure hell-raising entertainment' New York Times ' The biggest publishing event of the year' Mirror 'Exquisite storytelling ... a joyful, heartbreaking, heartwarming read. I loved it so much' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things “You give a girl a taste of fresh air and then you take it away—she’ll grow fierce and wild to get it back.” Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Ever since her beloved mother failed to come home last Christmas Eve, she’s been one of the 'unadoptable' girls at the town’s orphanage, where she fights each day to keep her wits sharp and her spirit unbowed. When she meets Birdie , a young woman who has come to Oxford determined to remind her socialite sister of the impoverished family she left behind, for the first time in a long while it seems someone else might care about Meg’s future. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie begins to suspect her sister’s charmed life may be founded on a tapestry of lies. Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman haunted by loss who has been pushed to the brink with nothing left to lose. Drawn together by circumstance, they find unexpected kinship among a disreputable, determined band of women. But in a town steeped in hypocrisy, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences … Bold, heartwarming, and riotously funny, The Calamity Club is an unforgettable story of resilience and friendship, and a sisterhood of underestimated women who risk everything to take back control of their fates. 'As witty, bold, and transportive as it is heartbreaking and compassionate' Shelley Read, author of Go as a River ' A gorgeous novel with a lot of heart ' Prima 'It’s such a joy to immerse yourself in this world and with these characters ... a really special book that’s been well worth the wait' Good Housekeeping 'So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end' Oprah Daily _ PRAISE FOR THE HELP 'Daring, vitally important and very courageous, I loved and admired The Help. Fantastic' MARIAN KEYES 'Outstanding, immensely funny, very compelling, brilliant' Daily Telegraph ' A laugh-out-loud, vociferously angry must-read' Marie Claire 'Touching, disgraceful, funny. Highly recommended' Daily Mail

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The Heir Apparent

The Heir Apparent A riveting royal story, now a Reese's Book Club Pick by Rebecca Armitage

A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK An absolutely delicious, compulsively readable, stylish novel about a young aristocratic woman, who has to choose between duty and her heart - think The Crown meets Taylor Jenkins Reid. 'I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel.' Holly Ringland Shortlisted for the Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year at the ABIA's 2026 Lexi Villiers is a 29-year-old Englishwoman doing her medical residency in Hobart, working too hard, worried about her bank balance, and living with friends. It's a good life, and getting even better, because as the dawn is breaking on New Year's Day, Lexi is about to kiss the man she loves for the very first time. But by midnight, everything will change. Because Lexi is in fact not an ordinary young woman. She is Princess Alexandrina, third in line to the British throne - albeit estranged from the rest of her family and living in voluntary exile on the other side of the world. But following a terrible accident, Lexi - the black sheep of her family and, until this moment, always destined to be the spare - is now the heir apparent, first in line to the throne once her grandmother, the elderly Queen, dies. Called back to do her duty, she arrives in London to a Palace riven with power plays and media leaks, all the while guarding painful secrets of her own. Palace waters are treacherous, rumours are rife, and selling each other's secrets is a family tradition. And with the Crown just within her grasp, Lexi must choose what bonds she will keep ... and what she is willing to leave behind. 'This engrossing debut ... is filled with secrets, scandals, and a few unexpected twists, including a forbidden and beautiful love story. Armitage's writing is spectacular, with rich dialogue and descriptions, a vibrant depiction of the burden of duty versus personal freedom, and unique insights into royal life.' Booklist, starred review 'For everyone wondering who's going to be the next big thing on the Australian literary scene, I have the answer: it's Rebecca Armitage. The Heir Apparent is one of the best books I've read all year.' Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Mademoiselle Alliance 'A fabulous novel, juicy and irresistible'. Pip Drysdale, bestselling author of The Close Up 'Completely addictive! I was up until the wee hours finishing this fantastic book. It's Hello! mag meets Sally Hepworth and I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling. Five stars!!' Ella Ward, The Cicada House

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Medical Box Set November 2026/'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling/Snowkissed Night With Dr Right/Surgeon's Christmas Consequence/Doctors' December Dating Deal - Tina Beckett, Clare Connelly, Colette Cooper & Zoey Gomez Cover Art

Medical Box Set November 2026/'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling/Snowkissed Night With Dr Right/Surgeon's Christmas Consequence/Doctors' December Dating Deal

Medical Box Set November 2026/'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling/Snowkissed Night With Dr Right/Surgeon's Christmas Consequence/Doctors' December Dating Deal by Tina Beckett, Clare Connelly, Colette Cooper & Zoey Gomez

Mills & Boon Medical — Life and love in the world of modern medicine. ‘Tis the Season For An Outback Fling - Clare Connelly Hot doc for the holidays! For city girl Mariah, doing her final GP registrar rotation in a tiny outback town is not ideal. Nor is her explosive attraction to new boss, Dr Harrison. Though she craves the striking widower and adores his sweet daughter, Mariah’s upbringing proved she can’t risk growing attached. Yet she lights up like a Christmas tree under the single dad’s searing gaze...their festive no-strings fling should be harmless. Except, what if the woman who never wanted a family realises her heart belongs to this one? Snowkissed Night With Dr Right - Colette Cooper One magical snowy night...to forever? Romance is strictly off midwife Freya’s agenda; her painful past taught her that. Then her world collides — literally! — with moody consultant, Dr Henry. He might be spectacularly competent and arrestingly handsome, but his grumpy indifference is nothing short of infuriating! Until Henry reveals a terrible loss he’s suffered and Freya feels an unexpected kindred connection. And when an emergency December delivery in the mountains leaves them snowbound together in a cottage with only one bed, the ice between them swiftly melts... Surgeon's Christmas Consequence - Tina Beckett A gift nine-months in the making... Mary’s career has always been her focus. She’s still in denial that she’s becoming a mother — in a month! Except consulting on a case at the hospital next door brings her face-to-face with fellow neonatal surgeon José — her out-of-character but oh-so-sexy one-night stand. Telling him he’ll be a father by Christmas suddenly makes things very real. Though letting family man José into her life isn’t easy for fiercely independent Mary...certainly not as easy as their fast-returning chemistry! Doctors’ December Dating Deal - Zoey Gomez A merry fake kiss-mas! Heart surgeon Graham hates Christmas! It’s a sore reminder of his inescapable doctor ex. So when influencer Dr Sunny claims Graham as his ‘boyfriend’ to help Graham save face, he reluctantly forges a fake dating deal! In exchange, he’ll be Sunny’s much-needed plus-one to the hospital’s festive fundraiser. Only, who’d believe Sunny’s smitten posts about a grumpy doc and an unnaturally upbeat cardiologist? Everyone, apparently! Until Graham’s all-too-true feelings for the Sunny behind the sunshine complicate their yuletide arrangement...

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A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas Cover Art

A Court of Mist and Fury

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

Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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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The Women - Kristin Hannah Cover Art

The Women

The Women by Kristin Hannah

'Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, Number One worldwide bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry From the worldwide bestselling author of The Four Winds , The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One series on Netflix) , The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation divided by war. It would be the journey of a lifetime . . . ' Women can be heroes, too '. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause. The Women is the story of one woman who goes to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm's way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has been all too often forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyrical beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define an era. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA INTERNATIONAL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Powerful and compelling' Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'You would be hard-pressed to find a book club that has not discussed one of her novels' New York Times 'A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival' - Kate Morton 'A masterclass' - Karen Swan 'Powerful' - Matt Haig

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'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling - Clare Connelly Cover Art

'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling

'Tis The Season For An Outback Fling by Clare Connelly

Author Clare Connelly cameos in this medical romance, a spicy, small-town, Christmas romance set in the outback! Hot doc for the holidays! For city girl Mariah, doing her final GP registrar rotation in a tiny outback town is not ideal. Nor is her explosive attraction to new boss, Dr Harrison. Though she craves the striking widower and adores his sweet daughter, Mariah’s upbringing proved she can’t risk growing attached. Yet she lights up like a Christmas tree under the single dad’s searing gaze...their festive no-strings fling should be harmless. Except, what if the woman who never wanted a family realises her heart belongs to this one? Mills & Boon Medical — Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

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