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Maverick - Jenna Myles Cover Art

Maverick

Maverick A Brash Brothers Romance by Jenna Myles

The day I met Cadence, I was drunk, lying on the floor of her rescue singing Twinkle Twinkle to a dog. The second time I met her, she was waitressing at a club. She was a dream, and the way she lit up around me, I thought I found my future.  Until my brother let it slip that I own the club and was technically her boss. The third time I saw her, I was drunk again, mostly naked, upside down on a stripper pole. Then I fell off. Of course she’s able to resist me.  But when I find her and her grandma sleeping in the rescue? Well maybe forcing them to come live with me wasn’t the best plan, but now that they’re here, I don’t want to let them go. So I’m going to work like hell to prove to her that she can trust me with all of her.

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The Birthday Girl

The Birthday Girl An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller by Sarah Ward

Welcome to Eldey, an island with deadly secrets. Mona : a carefree artist, staying at the Cloister to work on her illustrations. Beth : the harried mother of a toddler, on the remote Welsh island for a weekend with her family. Charlotte : a reluctant stepmother who wanted a romantic getaway with her husband. One of them is a serial killer who poisoned four of her friends at her eleventh birthday party. They all fit the profile. Who will risk everything to kill again? An absolutely gripping Welsh crime novel, perfect for fans of Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley. Praise for The Birthday Girl ‘ A brilliant Christie-esque page-turner with an amazing sense of location’ Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet ‘Atmospheric, tense, with lots of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. With a nod to Agatha Christie, the sharp narrative builds to a nail-biting climax .’ Simon McCleave, author of The Dark Tide ‘A pitch-perfect start to a new thriller series’ Michael Wood, author of Silent Victim ‘There is more than a whiff of Agatha Christie here, which made The Birthday Girl so satisfyingly compelling that I read into the small hours to finish it ’ Alis Hawkins, author of A Bitter Remedy ‘Suspense and intrigue abound in this gripping, claustrophobic murder mystery set on a sinister Welsh island’ Roz Watkins, author of The Devil’s Dice 'Takes the classic Christie-esque trope of a remote location and a closed circle of suspects and reinvents it for the 21st Century, weaving a tale of murder, madness, and revenge. I absolutely loved it.' Amanda Mason, author of The Hiding Place ‘ Sharp, elegantly written, and dripping with suspense . A wonderfully crafted ‘closed room’ mystery that had me turning the pages at record speed.’ J. A. Corrigan, author of The Nurse ‘ Cleverly plotted, full of twists and intrigue , with an ending that is both dramatic and satisfying’ Jane Bettany, author of In Cold Blood ‘ A taut, intelligent thriller, elegantly written with an eerie atmosphere and an addictive plot . I utterly love this sharp, clever new series!’ Victoria Dowd, author of A Book of Murder ‘ The Birthday Girl is a satisfying contemporary page-turner with more than a whiff of Christie’s Golden Age locked-room mysteries about it. Compelling reading !’ Marnie Riches, author of All The Pretty Ones ‘ A masterpiece of gothic, atmospheric, Agatha Christie-like mystery . If you love a good locked room style murder mystery, want a book that could keep you up all night guessing, or just want an absolutely thrilling read , The Birthday Girl is for you!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This thriller was absolutely amazing. It was gripping, full of suspense and this was perfect for grabbing you and not letting you go. Two days later and I still can't stop thinking about this !’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘This has truly been one of my favorite reads of all time . I truly was guessing until the end. This book will stay with me forever .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ Absolutely loved this. It kept me guessing throughout and I could not put it down . Fantastic read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ Compelling, Claustrophobic . Perfectly set up in true Christiesque fashion, this immersive suspense is packed with a deftly drawn cast and a plot populated with red herrings galore.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘ I was hooked on this, so much so that I got up at two a.m. and read until four . I loved it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Gripping, dark, atmospheric and thrilling... The best novel I have read this year .’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover Cover Art

It Ends With Us

It Ends With Us
The emotional #1 Sunday Times bestseller by Colleen Hoover

Don't miss  IT STARTS WITH US , the sequel to  IT ENDS WITH US . Available now...  THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOVIE.  Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems too good to be true. Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He’s also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn’t hurt. Lily can’t get him out of her head. But Ryle’s complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his “no dating” rule, she can’t help but wonder what made him that way in the first place. As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened. With this bold and deeply personal novel, It Ends With Us is a heart-wrenching story and an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price. 

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Demons

Demons by Abbi Glines

Thatcher There wasn’t a moment in my life that I didn’t feel detached. My earliest memory is that of my mother looking at me as if I was something to fear. I’d never had a relationship with her. The ones I did have were forged from loyalty. Love was a concept that was used to explain a broad range of emotions that one felt. I had very few of those, so I didn’t require labels. When a situation presented itself that required a reaction, I thought it out—made my decision. Even if those closest to me believed my actions weren’t something I could control. I let them think it because their misconception gave me power. I was the master of my impulse. Except once- when wide, terrified gray eyes locked on mine. She’d been in trouble, and my questionable sanity snapped. That day, I realized my twisted soul wasn’t the only thing buried deep inside me. Perhaps it was what my mother had seen in my eyes as a child that kept her from caring for me like she did my brother. The evil that seemed to dwell but not stir had been provoked. The sweet little minister’s daughter had no idea the demons she’d awaken. Capri Just when I get a chance of a lifetime to ride for Shepherd Ranch and make a mark in the horse racing world, everything else in my life seems to take a downward spiral. I’m terrible with flirting, and I can’t seem to keep a guy interested long enough for any real relationship. I spend most nights alone, and my imagination is starting to get the best of me. I’ve almost convinced myself there is something in the shadows watching me. I shouldn’t have stopped praying. Now, my list of sins has gotten out of hand in God’s tally book. I doubted he had enough saving grace to wipe all I’d done clean.

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Primal Mirror

Primal Mirror Book 8 by Nalini Singh

Daughter of two ruthless high-gradient telepaths, Auden Scott is not the child her Psy parents wanted or expected, even before her brain injury. Her thoughts are scattered, her memories fuzzy-or just terrifyingly blank. The only thing she knows for certain is that she must protect her unborn baby...a baby she has no recollection of conceiving and who draws an abnormal intensity of notice from her dead mother's closest associates. Leopard alpha Remi Denier is a man driven by the primal instinct to protect. Protect his pack, protect his allies... and protect the mysterious woman who has become a most unlikely neighbor. With eerie eyes that see too much and a scent that alters in ways disturbing and impossible, Auden Scott is the enemy...but nothing about this strange Psy is what it seems, Remi's feline heart as fascinated by her as the human half of his soul. Then Auden asks Remi to help her shatter the wall of secrets that is the Scott bloodline. What they unearth will reveal a nightmare beyond imagination. This time, the battle is to the death... Praise for Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Trinity Series 'Singh's talent for lush, expansive worldbuilding is on full display' Publishers Weekly 'Another hands-down winner that expands Singh's brilliantly conceived world' Library Journal (starred review) 'Truly one of the best storytellers in the business' Romantic Times

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The Au Pair Affair

The Au Pair Affair
A Novel by Tessa Bailey

#1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey returns with an all-new sports rom-com about a burly, surly, single dad who falls head-over-hockey-stick for his quirky live-in nanny... Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She’s also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween. Her tween charge isn’t the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to…well, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the “right” thing—breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it’s for the best—he’s too jaded, with too much baggage—a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah. 

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Magician

Magician by Raymond E. Feist

Magician, available in ebook for the first time, is a masterwork of magic and adventure. The whole of the magnificent Riftwar Cycle, by bestselling author Raymond E. Feist, is now available in ebook The world had changed even before I discovered the foreign ship wrecked on the shore below Crydee Castle, but it was the harbinger of the chaos and death that was coming to our door. War had come to the Kingdom of the Isles, and in the years that followed it would scatter my friends across the world. I longed to train as a warrior and fight alongside our duke like my foster-brother, but when the time came, I was not offered that choice. My fate would be shaped by other forces. My name is Pug. I was once an orphaned kitchen boy, with no family and no prospects, but I am destined to become a master magician… Magician is the first book in Raymond E. Feist’s acclaimed Riftwar Saga. The trilogy continues with book two, Silverthorn. Reviews “Epic scope… vivid imagination… a significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy.” Washington Post “Well-written… intelligent… intriguing.” Publishers Weekly About the author Raymond E. Feist was born and raised in Southern California. He was educated at the University of California, San Diego, where he graduated with honours in Communication Arts. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Riftwar saga among other books.

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The Sixth Lie - Sarah Ward Cover Art

The Sixth Lie

The Sixth Lie A gripping Welsh crime thriller by Sarah Ward

Six lies killed Huw Jones. On New Year's Eve 2011, Huw Jones disappeared from his bedroom while his father and five friends were downstairs. His body was later discovered on the nearby cliffs at St Non's. That night, all six friends lied in their statements to the police. Over a decade later, Huw's mother, Heledd is found dead. Mallory Dawson must uncover the lies lurking in the tight-knit community of St Davids. But someone has kept their secrets for years, and they would kill to protect them... An absolutely unputdownable Welsh crime novel perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Robert Gold. Praise for The Sixth Lie ‘An absorbing thriller that plays upon a parent's worst fear’ The Sun, Pick of the Week ‘Entertaining and sophisticated, leaving you with both a sense of complete satisfaction and a burning desire to read more about Mallory Dawson'’ My Weekly ‘An excellent, tense read with lots of intrigue’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Wow what a book... I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend to others’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Absolutely awesome. Great Welsh characters and small town close-knitness. A mystery that will keep you guessing and waiting for more Mallory stories to come!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘I have the first book in this series, The Birthday Girl, and I enjoyed that just as much as this one. A thriller based in Wales with so much suspense it’s a guaranteed great read in my eyes!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘The plot is pacey and well executed, leaving you turning the pages furiously. A very talented writer and a very engrossing novel’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘The writing is splendid, the characters well drawn and the West Wales countryside is irresistible. A great read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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Dark Road Home

Dark Road Home A tense and gripping Irish crime thriller by Sheila Bugler

In a small town, it’s impossible to hide... Two decades after she left Ireland, Leah Ryan is back. She knows she won't get a welcome reception in her hometown of Dungarry, but she's finally ready to face up to the events that forced her to leave as a teenager. As she arrives home, another tragedy is waiting for Leah – her first love, Eamon Longeran, has been found brutally murdered. At first, Eamon’s murder appears unrelated to Leah’s past. But in a small town like Dungarry, everything is connected and everyone has secrets. Sometimes there’s only one way to ensure the truth stays buried. A tense and emotional thriller set in Ireland. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan and Patricia Gibney. Praise for Dark Road Home: ‘Dark Road Home draws us into a compelling story of never forgotten secrets filled with truly memorable characters. I loved it’ Sarah Ward ‘Dark Road Home is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, a thoroughly unputdownable read!’ J. M. Hewitt ‘I devoured it! This is, without doubt, the best novel I have read in a long, long time. Twists and turns galore all leading up to an exciting and tension filled finale’ Lorraine Mace 'A dark and deliciously tense story of coming home, in every sense of the word. A truly immersive read' Marion Todd 'The plot is as intricate as it is compelling; the characters so vivid they almost walk off the page. The resolution is richly satisfying. An absolute delight from start to finish' Chris Curran ‘Once I started reading, I wanted to keep going right until the very end. With interesting, clever plotting, this is an excellent thriller which I would recommend to lovers of the genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘So much tension and so many secrets. There are a few heart in the mouth moments … A fabulous read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Great writing and premise. Amazing characters. Page-turner. Plenty of suspense to keep me guessing...’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review

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A Masquerade With a Marquess

A Masquerade With a Marquess
by Tammy Andresen

She might be blind, but even she can SEE that he's trouble. The moment Mia's fingers accidentally brush down Lord Kingsley's rippling chest during a chance encounter at a masquerade ball, she knows that her life will never be the same. Because the passion that flares between them is hot enough to melt all her hesitation away. He's hell bent on revenge. Until the broken little bird, Mia, lands in his path. But enemies take advantage of distraction and Mia is as stunning as she is passionate making her the worst kind. And thanks to that one ill-fated evening, she is also now his wife. And perhaps an agent of his enemy… Is she part of the plot against him or in grave peril at his side? How far is he willing to go to protect the woman he never wanted but might just be the one person he can't live without? It's time to find out…

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Everyone Here is Lying - Shari Lapena Cover Art

Everyone Here is Lying

Everyone Here is Lying The No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller from the author of Richard & Judy pick Not a Happy Family by Shari Lapena

Discover the gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Couple Next Door 'The most addictive book I've read in ages… Just brilliant .' Lisa Jewell ' Fast paced, tightly-plotted and with twists so well executed they floored me . Loved every word!' Claire Douglas 'Genius. I loved it .' Andrea Mara Welcome to Stanhope - a safe neighbourhood. A place for families. William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he's been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So, when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper. Hours later, Avery's family declares her missing. Suddenly Stanhope doesn't feel so safe. And William isn't the only one on his street who's hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery's neighbours become increasingly unhinged. Who took Avery Wooler? Nothing will prepare you for the truth… ------------- Praise for Everyone Here is Lying : 'Shari Lapena is the queen of the "just one more chapter" read. A chilling exploration of the worst-case repercussions and extensive fallout of a brief affair.' Sarah Vaughan, author of Anatomy of a Scandal 'A taut , clever, chilling ride of manipulation and family secrets . . . Prepare to be consumed!' Ashley Audrain, author of The Whispers 'I inhaled Everyone Here Is Lying . The pace never flags, the twists are fiendishly clever , and the writing is as perfect as can be .' Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamon 'Shari Lapena is a modern master of the psychological thriller , and all of her considerable talents are at work in Everyone Here Is Lying .' Steve Cavanagh, author of Fifty Fifty 'You simply can't put it down' Robert Gold, author of Twelve Secrets 'I defy you to put it down until you know what happened to Avery Wooler.' Gilly Macmillan, author of The Fall 'Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections ' Literary Review 'A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists ' The i __________ Readers love Everyone Here is Lying: ***** This book was a revelation ***** A well written story that is totally unforgettable ***** Couldn't wait for the next chapter - never saw the twist!!! ***** Gripped from the first few lines ***** As always, Shari Lapena doesnt disappoint. Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 Not a Happy Family, Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2023 Shari Lapena's books have sold over 2 million copies across all formats [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

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Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake 'Haunting . . . Extraordinary.' STEPHEN KING by Laura Lippman

**NOW A MAJOR APPLE TV+ SERIES STARRING NATALIE PORTMAN AND MOSES INGRAM** 'A real triumph of storytelling and suspense.' Daily Mail 'A very special kind of twisted genius.' SARAH HILARY 'Complex, hard-hitting and unflinching' Irish Times 'Aching, thoughtful, and compulsively readable.' Vanity Fair A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cleo Sherwood disappeared eight months ago. Aside from her parents and the two sons she left behind, no one seems to have noticed. It isn't hard to understand why: it's 1966 and neither the police, the public nor the papers care much when Negro women go missing. Maddie Schwartz - recently separated from her husband, working her first job as an assistant at the Baltimore Sun - wants one thing: a byline. When she hears about an unidentified body that's been pulled out of the fountain in Druid Hill Park, Maddie thinks she is about to uncover a story that will finally get her name in print. What she can't imagine is how much trouble she will cause by chasing a story that no-one wants her to tell. What readers are saying: ***** 'A twisty, thrilling, mesmerising ride. I couldn't put it down!' ***** 'It was a delight reading this book. I enjoyed the insight into each character. The mystery was always there, but with a different twist.' ***** 'It really grabbed me. . . more than a simple detective novel.' ***** 'The absolute best Lippman to date. . . This novel grabbed me in the first pages and didn't let go.'

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This Is Why We Lied

This Is Why We Lied The gripping new novel in the Will Trent crime thriller series from the bestselling author of AFTER THAT NIGHT, for fans of Michael Connelly, Lisa Gardner and Tess Gerritsen by Karin Slaughter

Who killed Mercy McAlpine? The next thrilling suspense featuring Will Trent and Sara Linton from Karin Slaughter, no.1 bestselling author of Pieces of Her and After That Night Everyone here is a liar, but only one of us is a killer... Welcome to the McAlpine Lodge: a remote mountain getaway, it's the height of escapist luxury living. Except that everyone here is lying. Lying about their past. Lying to their family. Lying to themselves. Then one night, Mercy McAlpine - until now the good daughter - threatens to expose everybody's secrets. Just hours later, Mercy is dead. In an area this remote, it's easy to get away with murder. But Will Trent and Sara Linton - investigator and medical examiner for the GBI - are here on their honeymoon. And now, with the killer poised to strike again, the holiday of a lifetime becomes a race against the clock ... Praise for Karin Slaughter: 'I'd follow her anywhere' Gillian Flynn 'Passion, intensity, and humanity' Lee Child 'A great writer at the peak of her powers' Peter James 'Irresistible' Daily Mail 'One of the best crime novelists in America' Washington Post

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Moon's Promise

Moon's Promise by Jamie Begley

A promise is meant to be kept... And once Moon makes a promise, there is no going back. But running wasn't her only mistake. She had underestimated him... How much he would want his child. The lengths he would go to find her. And the promise he would keep to pay her back for all her lies because he never ever forgot a promise.

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Powerless

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

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

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Storm Child

Storm Child Discover the smart, gripping and emotional thriller from the No.1 bestseller by Michael Robotham

' Storm Child is a riveting and absorbing masterpiece - a cancel-your-social-plans and ignore-your-family kind of book. Michael Robotham never lets me down!' CHRISTIAN WHITE SOME MEMORIES ARE BURIED FOR A REASON. . . The compulsively readable new thriller by the #1 bestselling and award-winning master of crime The most painful of Evie Cormac 's memories have been locked away, ever since she was held prisoner as a child - a child whose rescue captured hearts and headlines. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven 's mission is to guide her to something near normality. But today, on a British beach, seventeen bodies wash up in front of them. There is only one survivor, with two women still missing. And Evie's nightmares come roaring back . . . Whatever happened all those years ago lies at the core of this new tragedy. Because these deaths are no accident. The same dark forces are reaching out, dragging her back into the storm. Evie must now call upon Cyrus's unique skills, and her own, in their search for the missing pieces of this complex and haunting puzzle. But will that be enough to save them? And who will pay for the past? 'Robotham is not just among the world's top thriller writers, he is without question the best when it comes to characters whose pain we feel. Storm Child is a great read with something important to say' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'Robotham has yet again delivered a brilliant tale, fizzing with fascinating characters and shocking plot twists. I couldn't take my eyes off the page' ROSE CARLYLE 'A razor-sharp and emotionally charged thriller that explores both the darkness of men's hearts and the resiliency of human spirit' LISA GARDNER 'I couldn't put this down. Complex characters, plenty of twists and turns, Storm Child left me breathless' SIMON McCLEAVE 'Tension and tenderness - Michael Robotham is that rare thing, a writer who does both brilliantly. And that makes Storm Child an utterly thrilling emotional ride. I enjoyed it hugely' WILLIAM SHAW 'Robotham is one of our best crime writers' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN 'One of crime's smartest practitioners' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY 'The guy can't write a bad book' STEPHEN KING

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Just For The Summer

Just For The Summer The bestselling love story that will make you cry happy tears by Abby Jimenez

Praise for Abby Jimenez: 'Literally the best book I ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This author has blown me away before but this book . . . I can't even. I will need some serious time to recover. It was everything and more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'OK, this is the best romance I've ever read. I loved everything about it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book deserves all the stars in the universe' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... To find their soulmates, all they need is four dates, a kiss and a breakup . . . Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea . . . and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned that her next assignment as a traveling nurse would be in Minnesota, but she and her best friend agree that dating Justin is too good of an opportunity to pass up, especially when they get to rent an adorable cottage on a private island on Lake Minnetonka. It's supposed to be a quick fling, just for the summer. But when Emma's toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they're suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected - including catching real feelings for each other. What if this time Fate has actually brought the perfect pair together? A sharp and scintillating summer novel that will make readers laugh out loud and cry happy tears from the New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly. 'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOOD ......................... FIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ABBY JIMENEZ . . . 'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY 'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON 'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. G. SHEN

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When the Moon Hatched

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

☽ MAGIC. DRAGONS. ROMANCE. THE FANTASY PHENOMENON OF THE YEAR ☽ ‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist 'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series ‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars He's fire and brimstone. I'm shattered ice … I'll gladly burn beneath him until the world comes crumbling down. As an assassin for the rebellion, Raeve’s job is to complete orders and never get caught. When a rival bounty hunter shatters her world, Raeve finds herself captured by the Guild of Nobles – a group of powerful fae. Crushed by the loss of his great love, dragon rider Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to quell the never-ebbing ache in his chest, a clue lures him into the capital’s high-security prison where he stumbles upon the imprisoned Raeve … Together, they seek truths that threaten to unravel everything they knew about their world – and each other. Bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched will transport you into a world filled with magic, dragons and a love that blazes through the ages… ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Readers are already calling this the fantasy phenomenon of 2024! ‘The new fantasy romance of 2024 that you NEED to read!!!’ ‘By far the best book I’ve read this year’ ‘👌 Just wow… what did I just read!! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰’ ‘Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ ‘Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year’ ‘I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year’ ‘THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.’ Reviews An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series ‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars About the author Sarah A. Parker is an international bestselling author who grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways – making up elaborate stories that never lost their grip on her. She now lives in Australia with her husband, dog, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind. Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up real, complex characters and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.

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A Court of Mist and Fury

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

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

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The Women

The Women by Kristin Hannah

'A master storyteller' Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism. A long overdue tribute to the brave women nurses who served in Viet Nam' Bonnie Garmus, #1 international bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry 'You would be hard-pressed to find a book club that has not discussed one of her novels' New York Times 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. 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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Invasive

Invasive A Novel by Chuck Wendig

A gripping sci-fi tech thriller, set in the eye-opening, paranoid world of the electrifying  Zeroes —from the New York Times –bestselling author of  Wanderers . Hannah Stander is a consultant for the FBI—a futurist who helps the Agency with cases that feature demonstrations of bleeding-edge technology. It’s her job to help them identify unforeseen threats: hackers, AIs, genetic modification, anything that in the wrong hands could harm the homeland. Hannah is in an airport, waiting to board a flight home to see her family, when she receives a call from Agent Hollis Copper. “I’ve got a cabin full of over a thousand dead bodies,” he tells her. Whether those bodies are all human, he doesn’t say. What Hannah finds is a horrifying murder that points to the impossible—someone weaponizing the natural world in a most unnatural way. Discovering who—and why—will take her on a terrifying chase from the Arizona deserts to the secret island laboratory of a billionaire inventor/philanthropist. Hannah knows there are a million ways the world can end, but she just might be facing one she could never have predicted—a new threat both ancient and cutting-edge that could wipe humanity off the earth. “Enthralling . . . Wendig does an impeccable job blending fact and fiction as he describes invasive species and insects being used as biological weapons.” — The Washington Post “Think Thomas Harris’ Will Graham and Clarice Starling rolled into one and pitched on the knife’s edge of a scenario that makes Jurassic Park look like a carnival ride. Another rip-roaring, deeply paranoid thriller about the reasons to fear the future.” — Kirkus Reviews  (starred review)

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Fourth Wing

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

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

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The Black Bird Oracle

The Black Bird Oracle The exhilarating new All Souls novel featuring Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont by Deborah Harkness

'Haunting in every way. A story thick with family secrets, human heartache, and the kind of deep magic only Harkness can conjure. You will be enchanted' LEIGH BARDUGO ' The Black Bird Oracle deftly explores the nexus of memory, history, and parenthood - the magic, pain, and promises mothers pass onto their children. Harkness's lush prose makes a fantastical world real enough to touch' JODI PICOULT Diana Bishop journeys to the darkest places within herself - and her family history - in the highly anticipated fifth novel of the beloved Number One Sunday Times bestselling All Souls series. The first shadows fall on a Friday afternoon when a single, dying raven lands on the pavement in front of Diana Bishop, harbinger of an invitation that reads, 'It's time you came home, Diana'. Diana is a witch and scholar; her husband Matthew Clairmont, a vampire. Their intense love for one another awoke the dark powers within her and dissolved the Covenant between the three species - Witch, Daemon and Vampire - that live alongside humans. Now, the governing Congregation has decided it must test the magical powers of their seven-year-old twins, Pip and Becca. Concerned with their safety, Diana decides to forge a different path for her family's future and travels to Ravenswood, the Proctor family home. There, Diana begins a new era, becoming her great aunt Gwyneth's pupil in higher magic. It's time to confront her family's past - and her own, inescapable desire for greater power. Number One bestselling author Deborah Harkness returns to her beloved All Souls world with a triumphant novel that sweeps back to the Salem Panic and illuminates Diana's family history in new and thrilling ways.

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Dead Again

Dead Again by Sandi Wallace

Will someone kill to keep their secret? Almost two years have passed since wildfires ravaged the tiny town of Bullock, and Melbourne journalist Georgie Harvey is on assignment in the recovering town to write a feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy. Across the state in Daylesford, police officer John Franklin is investigating a spree of vandalism and burglaries, while champing to trade his uniform for the plain clothes of a detective. When Georgie's story and Franklin's cases collide, she not only finds herself back in conflict with the man she's been trying to forget, but also uncovers the truth about how the fires started. A secret someone might kill to keep.

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It Starts with Us

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

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

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A Court of Thorns and Roses

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

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

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Hades' Spawn MC Complete Series

Hades' Spawn MC Complete Series by Lexy Timms

From Best Selling Author, Lexy Timms, comes a motorcycle club romance that'll make you want to buy a Harley and fall in love all over again. Book 1  Emily Rose Dougherty is a good Catholic girl from mythical Walkerville, CT. She had somehow managed to get herself into a heap trouble with the law, all because an ex-boyfriend has decided to make things difficult. Luke “Spade” Wade owns a Motorcycle repair shop and is the Road Caption for Hades' Spawn MC. He’s shocked when he reads in the paper that his old high school flame has been arrested. She’s always been the one he couldn’t forget. Will destiny let them find each other again? Or what happens in the past, best left for the history books? Book 2 Emily Rose Dougherty had only fallen in love once, in high school with a boy her parents didn’t approve of. Emily saw through the tough-guy façade, his leather jacket and motorcycle. She gave her heart to him. An accident on Luke’s motorcycle brought things to a screeching halt when her parents forbade her to see him again. Neither forgot about the other. Fast forward ten years… Luke Wade built a good life as the owner of a motorcycle repair shop and the road captain of Hades’ Spawn Motor Cycle Club. When he reconnects with his high school love, Emily, things seem to be falling into place. When dirty dealings within Hades’ Spawn, problems created by Emily’s ex-boyfriend and secrets from Luke’s past threaten to blow Luke’s life and his relationship with Emily apart, it suddenly feels like everything spiralling out of control. Can Luke and Emily find a way to conquer the obstacles to their love or will they be to each other, “the one that got away?”   Book 3 Emily Dougherty and Luke Wade were in love in high school, but circumstances conspired to keep them apart. Ten years later they meet again and find their connection is just as strong and more searingly hot than ever. Except Luke and his motorcycle club, Hades' Spawn, are hip deep in problems between the vicious Rojos one percenter motorcycle club and their associated street gang, the Hombres. When Luke’s employee and best friend, Gibs, is slain in a brutal shootout, dark secrets from Luke’s past claim him. He finds he has to make a deal with the devil just to keep Emily and his club safe. However, to keep Emily out of danger he must also to turn his back on her. Emily has lost her car, her job, and had to seek an order of protection against her ex, Evan Waters. In the face of her family’s disapproval she's determined not to lose Luke too. But will Luke’s heartless rejection drive her away? Or will she keep the faith and hope Luke finds his way back to her before her own secret causes her to do the unthinkable? Can Luke and Emily survive the hopeless tangle of club and gang politics, and the fierce reach of the law to find their way back to each other? Book 4 Emily Dougherty and Luke Wade were in love in high school, but circumstances conspired to keep them apart. Ten years later they meet again and find their connection is just as strong and more searingly hot than ever. Events take a dangerous turn when Luke’s uncle, Mexican drug lord Raymondo Icherra shows up and stirs up trouble. Emily’s pregancy turns high risk with her fainting and having continuous high blood pressure. While Luke deals with a problem with his MC club Hades Spawn, Emily is kidnapped by persons unknown. As Luke searches frantically for Emily he learns the truth about his past and his parent’s murder.  

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The Vanishing Act

The Vanishing Act An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller by Sarah Ward

Everyone in the family had a secret. Which one has proved deadly? When Mallory Dawson gets a call from a former colleague, Elsa, describing a strange scene, she initially thinks nothing of it. The teenage cleaner had gone into clean a holiday cottage in the forest to find a kettle boiling on the Aga, sandwiches half made and the family who were renting it gone. DI Harri Evans, however, has a story about the place from the time he was in uniform. He was called out to a girl with scratches down her face claiming someone unseen had attacked her. When the father of the missing family is found dead in their hire car there is an urgent hunt for the rest of the family. But their identities are false and there's no hint of their history. How are the past and present connected? A tense and atmospheric Welsh crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Fiona Cummins.

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Christmas Wishes in Holly Wreath

Christmas Wishes in Holly Wreath by Rachael Eliker

She's happy with small-town life. He left without ever looking back. A visit home for Christmas just might change his mind. Katie Holloway is content in Holly Wreath, the only place that's ever called home. The only downside? The dating pool is drying up. When her best friend's older brother comes back to town, she decides this Christmas, there's no better time to finally let him know she's had a crush on him since grade school. Though Will Ryan plans on getting in and out of Holly Wreath quickly, he reconsiders when he sees his little sister's best friend for the first time in a long time. Katie's grown into the kind of woman he thought didn't exist anymore. Will isn't in such a hurry to leave and Katie is hoping her Christmas wish comes true, but the unexpected arrival of Will's ex complicates things. Choices have to be made, and neither of them want to spend the holiday with heartache. ★★★ Includes Will's sugar cream pie recipe at the end of Katie and Will's happily ever after★★★ Read the entire Holly Wreath Series! Book 1: Christmas Miracles in Holly Wreath Book 2: Christmas Kisses in Holly Wreath Book 3: Christmas Wishes in Holly Wreath

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Thirteen

Thirteen The serial killer isn't on trial. He's on the jury by Steve Cavanagh

THE SERIAL KILLER ISN'T ON TRIAL. HE'S ON THE JURY... **************** 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often.' Michael Connelly 'THIRTEEN is my favourite read of the year.' Sarah Pinborough 'Outstanding.' Lee Child 'Smart and original. This is a belter of a book.' Clare Mackintosh **************** 'To your knowledge, is there anything that would preclude you from serving on this jury?' Murder wasn't the hard part. It was just the start of the game. Joshua Kane has been preparing for this moment his whole life. He's done it before. But this is the big one. This is the murder trial of the century. And Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house. But there's someone on his tail. Someone who suspects that the killer isn't the man on trial. Kane knows time is running out - he just needs to get to the conviction without being discovered. **************** THIRTEEN REASONS WHY ... YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK: 'An oh so clever hook for an oh so clever, gripping book. THIRTEEN is courtroom drama at its finest, blended with page-turning twists and characters you can't get enough of. Steve Cavanagh is the John Grisham for a new generation. Slick, thrilling and unique, THIRTEEN is my favourite read of the year.' Sarah Pinborough 'Outstanding - an intriguing premise, a tense, gripping build-up, and a spectacular climax. This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' Lee Child 'Smart and original. This is a belter of a book.' Clare Mackintosh 'Great hook. Great plot. Great book. Thirteen is a real page turner and one you won't want to put down.' Simon Kernick 'A brilliant, twisty, ingeniously constructed puzzle of a book. Steve Cavanagh pulls off an enviable premise with panache.' Ruth Ware 'I've been tracking Steve Cavanagh for a few years now and Thirteen is his best, a dead bang beast of a book that expertly combining his authority on the law with an absolutely great thrill ride. Books this ingenious don't come along very often.' Michael Connelly 'Quite simply deserves to be HUGE. If you read a thriller as good this year, it's only because you've read this one twice.' Mark Billingham 'Tore through this between dusk and dawn. Absolute 5-star cracker from Steve Cavanagh, who's gotta be among top legal thriller writers out there nowadays. A powerhouse of a book that's much more than its high-concept hook.' Craig Sisterson 'Wow! This book is friggin' awesome! Utterly immersive.' Emma Kavanagh 'Fantastically gripping? Guilty as charged!' Angela Clarke 'An absolute cracker.' Susi Holliday 'Guilty of thrills, twists, and expertly manipulating the reader.' Mason Cross 'An absolute rollercoaster of a read. Thrilling.' Cass Green

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The Duke's Surprise Heir

The Duke's Surprise Heir by Elizabeth Lennox

In a shocking twist, Edward, the Duke of Finhearst, finds himself entranced as Macie Meyers, the fiery woman he had clashed with, storms into his life carrying a baby, their baby. The sizzling chemistry that once fueled their heated arguments now ignites a different kind of fire between them. Despite their past animosity, Macie can't deny the magnetic pull towards Edward, especially when she witnesses his tender care for their child.   As danger lurks in the shadows, their passion intensifies, blurring the lines between enemies and lovers. The heated glances and stolen touches create an electric tension, leaving them craving more. Amidst the adrenaline rush of intrigue and romance, Macie struggles to protect her heart from the man she once vowed to avoid while safeguarding their son from lurking threats. Their desire-fueled journey takes unexpected turns, leading them to a love they never thought possible - if only they can survive the perilous storm that surrounds them.

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A Court of Wings and Ruin

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

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

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Da Vinci's Last Supper

Da Vinci's Last Supper The Forgotten Tale by Paul Arrowsmith

When Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned to paint 'The Last Supper' , he believes it will seal his reputation as the finest artist in Italy. Yet all does not go as planned. The notorious Papal emissary, Father Rodrigo of Salamanca accuses him of blasphemy over his decision to choose a lowly peasant, Alessandro, to be his model for Jesus. To Leonardo's horror, Alessandro takes on quasi-religious significance for the populace of Milan, dragging both into a journey of political and religious upheaval, violence and scandal, which eventually leads to their climactic confrontation.

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The Family Next Door: A Heartwarming Love Story

The Family Next Door: A Heartwarming Love Story by Jacqueline Diamond

An enemies-to-lovers romance you won’t want to miss! Diane’s new neighbor, a single dad, freed her husband’s killer. How can she make peace with him? Josh was the holdout juror who let her husband’s killer go free. Now he moves next door to Diane... and he and his daughter need her help. A simmering attraction and an attempt to reconcile feuding daughters draws teacher Diane Bittner to Josh Lorenz. But when an old hurt surfaces between them, their girls have to turn the tables and find their own justice of the heart. Can enemies ever become lovers? Welcome to Book One in USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Diamond’s Harmony Circle series, about a small-town neighborhood where love and friendship bloom. Wereallydig.com says, “The characters feel so alive that you could almost see them next door calling you over.”

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Trigger Pull MC: The Complete Series

Trigger Pull MC: The Complete Series by Addy Archer

The moment you pull the trigger, there's no stopping the bullet; all you can do is brace for impact. Collide with the world of Trigger Pull MC, where an encounter with a rugged biker will inevitably change your life. This boxed set contains the complete Trigger Pull MC series. Fast-paced, romantic suspense with sassy women and the gritty outlaw bikers who can't resist them. If you love motorcycle club romance, grab this complete collection today!

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Reckless

Reckless TikTok Made Me Buy It! The epic romantasy series not to be missed by Lauren Roberts

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD. Praise for Powerless : ‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of  Sixteen Souls ' A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of  Midnight in Everwood ‘A masterpiece’  Goodreads Reader Review ‘Everyone needs to read it’  TikTok Review ‘The BEST book I’ve read’  NetGalley Reader Review ‘A sizzling slice of fantasy romance’  Booksellers Review ‘Incredible and impressive’  Goodreads Reader Reader ‘A riveting fantasy debut’  Bookseller Review  ‘This destroyed me... In a good way!’  Bookseller Review With more than 60 million views on TikTok, the second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games. The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil… After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to. Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.   Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn’t have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts – and the battle between duty and desire is deadly. Be swept away by this bestselling, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm.  Powerless  and Powerful  available now.  Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary.

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My Prince

My Prince by Winter Travers

The cameras are catching all of the action... All Adalee wants to do is her job, but Fade is standing right in her way from getting it done. A storm is barreling down on the Iron Fiends MC, and Adalee is putting herself right in the middle of it. While  Adalee wants to get the full story from Fade, that is the last thing he will give her. When Adalee finally realizes so much more is going on than a TV show, will it be too late?

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Hot Mother

Hot Mother A funny, relatable read about motherhood, menopause and managing it all by Nancy Peach

Penny Baker is winning at life. Sort of. Her work is demanding, her kids are demanding and her husband seems to be undergoing some weird midlife crisis but she is juggling it all – with the added delights of the menopause. But when the charity she works for is thrown into crisis and her mother’s dementia advances, the strain starts to show. Can she navigate it all and still somehow keep a smile on her - flushed - face? A witty, relatable story of motherhood, menopause and managing the heck out of it all. Praise for  Hot Mother : 'A book that looks at what it means to be a middle-aged woman in today's society.  Funny, wise and downright wonderful .' Nicola Gill ‘ Warm, witty and entirely relatable .’ Jenni Keer ‘ Hilarious, sharply observed and oh so heartfelt,  Peach is a Queen of Momcom.’ Pernille Hughes ‘A  beautifully crafted, intelligent and moving  story.’ Rebecca Rogers ' Wonderfully witty writing  which had me laughing right from the start.  Beautifully crafted, funny and tender.  Chuffing brilliant!' Kirsty Eyre ' Had me laughing - and yes, weeping - in recognition . Nancy Peach is a talented writer,  full of joy .' Faye Brann ' Hilarious and scarily relatable!  Nancy Peach…brings warmth and humour to a situation that so many women face... I cried frequently, but mainly with laughter.  A five-star read.’ Kathleen Whyman ' Hot Mother  hits the perfect note between laugh-out-loud funny and poignantly moving.  It should be prescribed alongside HRT.  I laughed, I cried and totally related to Penny Baker and her beautiful, chaotic life.' Annie Lyons Praise for Nancy Peach: ‘I absolutely loved this book... funny, heartwarming and just brilliant.  If you like  Motherland , this is a book for you! ’ Olivia Beirne ‘One of the best books I have read this year.  An absolute triumph .’ Jenni Keer ' Hilarious, heartbreaking and so relatable  - a brilliant yet poignant take on the struggles of real life.' Nina Kaye ‘ Frank, fun and touching ...crafted beautifully to tell a story many ‘sandwiched’ readers will identify with...a very special read.’ Faye Brann ‘What  a glorious book  - warm, hilarious and utterly relatable. Nancy Peach’s writing is delicious.’ Donna Ashcroft ‘ Poignant yet hilarious ...Prepare to laugh out loud and be moved to tears as you read this book.’ Helga Jensen ‘ Brilliantly written and utterly refreshing . Nancy’s writing is inspiring, quick-witted and heartbreaking in equal measure.’ Zoe Allison ‘ Properly hilarious and equally heartbreaking ...a timely and relevant portrayal of today’s Sandwich Generation, brilliantly cloaked in  sparkling humour and hope .’ Pernille Hughes ‘Absolutely  hilarious and heartwarming  all at the same time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘ Captivating, witty, hilarious, emotional, raw and real!  One of the best books I’ve read in the last few months!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘What an  absolutely beautiful  story this was. I laughed out loud, I cried and I had many moments of self-reflection’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘ Great, totally relatable read , particularly for women of a certain age...Would highly recommend this.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘What a  delightful, heartwarming book …The story was compelling and entertaining.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

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A Death in Cornwall

A Death in Cornwall The thrilling next novel from the bestselling author of THE COLLECTOR & PORTRAIT OF AN UNKNOWN WOMAN, for fans of David Baldacci and Lee Child by Daniel Silva

A brutal murder, a missing masterpiece, a mystery only Gabriel Allon can solve . . . The #1 internationally bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another stunning thriller in this action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue. When an old friend asks art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon for help with a baffling murder investigation, Gabriel finds himself pursuing a powerful and dangerous new adversary. The victim is Charlotte Blake, a celebrated professor of art history from Oxford who spends her weekends in the same seaside village where Gabriel once lived under an assumed identity. Her murder appears to be the work of a diabolical serial killer who has been terrorizing the Cornish countryside. But there are a number of telltale inconsistencies, including a missing mobile phone. And then there is the mysterious three-letter cypher she left behind on a notepad in her study. Gabriel soon discovers that Professor Blake was searching for a looted Picasso worth more than a $100 million, and he takes up the chase for the painting as only he can - with six Impressionist canvases forged by his own hand and an unlikely team of operatives that includes a world-famous violinist, a beautiful master thief, and a lethal contract killer turned British spy. The result is a stylish and wildly entertaining mystery that moves at lightning speed from the cliffs of Cornwall to the enchanted island of Corsica and, finally, to a breathtaking climax on the very doorstep of 10 Downing Street. Praise for Daniel Silva: 'A cross between Jason Bourne and James Bond' Daily Mail 'Literate, top-notch action' Kirkus Reviews 'Silva has few rivals in the realm of the big blockbuster spy story' The Age

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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

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

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The Devil You Know

The Devil You Know by Liz Carlyle

From Rita Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Liz Carlyle comes a spellbinding novel in which the ton’s most charming ne’er-do-well meets his match in a most unexpected fashion and discovers the true meaning of desire... Frederica d'Avillez is sure she will never marry. She's had a disastrous London season, and now her longtime beau has thrown her over for a more eligible miss. But if Freddie can't have a husband, she's hell-bent on experiencing at least one night of unforgettable passion. Where better than in the arms of the dashing rogue Bentley "Hell-Bent" Rutledge? So what if he's a rake, scoundrel, and all-round devil? Scandal trails in Bentley's wake and fair maidens usually steer well clear of him—and vice versa. But when the opportunity presents itself, Bentley can't resist Freddie's exotic beauty. When their wild, reckless passion has dire consequences, Bentley is forced to choose between honor and freedom. And Freddie soon realizes that Bentley's devil-may-care façade is just that—for she has unwittingly unleashed his dark secrets...and secret desires.

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Savage Love

Savage Love by Ella Miles

I hate him. He's made my life a living hell every day since we were five years old. We've been enemies since the day he cut off my pigtails in first grade and I retaliated by drawing on his face with a sharpie. Our hate of each other grew stronger as we got older. We grew more savage in the way we dealt with each other. We broke bones in fights, sabotaged each other's dates, and ruined any chance each other had at happiness. We went our separate ways after college. I never thought I'd have to deal with that a*****e again. But I'm out of a job, so when the opportunity to compete for one of the highest profile PR jobs presented itself, I jumped at the chance. Even if it means I'll have to compete with Carter for the job. I'll be more than happy to crush him on the way to my dream job. I'm willing to do anything, savage things, to ensure I win. There's just one problem. I forgot how much my body betrays me every time I see Carter. Because despite all the horrible things he's done, it doesn't stop me from wanting to do naughty, unthinkable things with him. Will my savage heart be enough to resist his charms?

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All the Colours of the Dark

All the Colours of the Dark The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller – ‘a wonderful book’ (Richard Osman) by Chris Whitaker

A BBC 'BETWEEN THE COVERS' BOOK CLUB PICK A MISSING PERSONS MYSTERY, A SERIAL KILLER THRILLER, AND AN EPIC LOVE STORY. WITH A UNIQUE TWIST ON EACH... * * * * * 'Hits like a sledgehammer. An absolutely must-read novel' GILLIAN FLYNN 'A wonderful book' RICHARD OSMAN 'Impeccably crafted, deeply emotional, entirely shattering' BONNIE GARMUS 'A brilliant work of art' JODI PICOULT 'A book to lose yourself in - a huge achievement' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time' LUCY FOLEY 'An epic sweep ... Ambitious, powerful and moving, this is a tour de force' GUARDIAN 'It's as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it's the book of the year' JENNIE GODFREY * * * * * Late one summer, the town of Monta Clare is shattered by the abduction of teenager Joseph 'Patch' Macauley. Nobody more so than Saint Brown, who will risk everything to find her best friend. But when she does: it will break her heart. Patch lies alone in a pitch-black room - until he feels a hand in his. Her name is Grace and, though they cannot see each other, she lights their world with her words. But when he escapes: there is no sign she ever even existed. Left with only her voice and her name, he paints her from broken memories - and charts an epic search to find her. As years turn to decades, and hope becomes obsession, Saint will shadow his journey - on a darker path to hunt down the man who took them - and set free the only boy she ever loved. Even if finding the truth means losing each other forever... * * * * * 'A luminous and heartbreaking book - a crime novel, yes, but vaster and more moving than anything I expected' OBSERVER 'The best thriller I've ever read ... A multi-layered masterpiece' i NEWS 'The instant classic ... A poignant, powerful and unforgettable love story' HEAT 'Breathtaking. I was gripped from the first page' RUTH JONES 'Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'A masterpiece, the sort of book that only comes along once in a decade' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'Kept me frantically turning the pages' KRISTIN HANNAH 'A future modern classic ... Will stay with you long after you read the final page' WOMAN & HOME 'A truly epic crime novel and love story. As beautiful as it is engrossing - with characters you'll never forget' WILL DEAN 'A cinematic masterpiece ... A future classic' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Vast yet intimate, tense yet tender' ERIN KELLY 'One of the most beautiful books I've ever read' PLATINUM 'Beautiful, wise, heartbreaking and profound' STUART TURTON 'Epic in every sense of the word ... Some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with' ABIGAIL DEAN 'A stunning, bewitching novel with unforgettable characters. Achingly beautiful ... A masterpiece' ANDREA MARA 'Astonishing ... Will capture the hearts of generations to come' M. W. CRAVEN 'A heartbreaking work of genius' IMRAN MAHMOOD 'Simply stunning ... Truly exceptional' JOHN MARRS 'A heartbreaking, life-affirming story of hope and loss ... Beg, borrow or steal a copy' CHARLOTTE PHILBY 'Vast, yearning, and luminous' VASEEM KHAN 'A once-in-a-generation classic ... Might just be the best book I've ever read' ADAM SIMCOX 'A mystery wrapped in a love story that will break and then mend your heart' HOLLY SEDDON 'One of the best books that I've ever read' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON

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Hillbilly Elegy

Hillbilly Elegy A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Waterstones Nonfiction Book of the Month (June) ‘THE POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR’ Sunday Times ‘You will not read a more important book about America this year’ Economist ‘A memoir of life in the Trump-voting white working class is the political book of the year’ Sunday Times ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis – that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of the United States that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside. J. D. Vance tells the true story of what a social, regional, and class decline feels like when you were born with it hung around your neck. The Vance family story begins hopefully in post-war America. J. D.’s grandparents were “dirt poor and in love,” and moved north from Kentucky’s Appalachia region to Ohio in the hopes of escaping the dreadful poverty around them. They raised a middle-class family, and eventually their grandchild (the author) would graduate from Yale Law School, a conventional marker of their success in achieving generational upward mobility. But as the family saga of ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ plays out, we learn that this is only the short, superficial version. Vance’s grandparents, aunt, uncle, sister, and, most of all, his mother, struggled profoundly with the demands of their new middle-class life, and were never able to fully escape the legacy of abuse, alcoholism, poverty, and trauma so characteristic of their part of America. Vance piercingly shows how he himself still carries around the demons of their chaotic family history. A deeply moving memoir with its share of humour and vividly colourful figures, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ is the story of how upward mobility really feels. And it is an urgent and troubling meditation on the loss of the American dream for a large segment of the country.

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Murder on the Italian Riviera

Murder on the Italian Riviera the BRAND NEW instalment in the bestselling Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series from T A Williams for 2024 by T A Williams

The BRAND NEW instalment in bestselling author T. A. Williams' Armstrong and Oscar cozy mystery series! A brand-new cozy crime series set in gorgeous Tuscany...It's murder in paradise! An ex-con… Private investigator Dan Armstrong is no stranger to working with criminals, but when he’s approached for help by Bianca Moretti, he’s on high alert. Bianca is intelligent and beautiful, and Dan likes her, but he also once sent her to prison… A suspicious death… Bianca explains that a guest has been found dead at her father’s luxurious and private retreat on the beautiful Italian Riviera. The police are sure the death is accidental, but Bianca is convinced the man’s been murdered. Dan’s sure he can get to the bottom of things…as long as Bianca is telling him the whole truth. A very revealing case! But when Dan arrives at the resort, he's in for a shock. He finds that the place is a naturist retreat, and everybody is walking around stark naked! Dan is determined to discover the truth, but this is going to mean revealing a whole lot more of himself than he expected. Can Dan sniff out the truth about this case before Oscar's cold wet nose causes havoc? Praise for T.A. Williams! "The perfect combination of character, setting and plot, heralding an addictive new cozy mystery series!" Bestselling author Debbie Young. "Watching unassuming detective Dan Armstrong weddle the truth out of folks is great fun. Highly Entertaining read!" Bestselling author Kelly Oliver.

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The Creeper

The Creeper by Margaret Hickey

Victim ... or killer? For the last decade, the small mountain town of Edenville in Victoria’s high country has been haunted by the horrific murders of five hikers up on Jagged Ridge. Also found dead near the scene was Bill ‘Creeper’ Durant, a bushland loner, expert deer-hunter, and a man with a known reputation for stalking campers . . . Conclusion: murder-suicide. Case closed. But as the ten-year anniversary of the massacre draws near, Detective Constable Sally White – the only officer at Edenville’s modest police station – finds herself drawn into the dark world of the notorious Durant family. Lex Durant, in particular, has started to publicly protest his brother's innocence and accuse the police of persecution. As Sally combs the investigation to prove him wrong, it becomes all too clear that each murdered hiker had skeletons in their closet - and possible enemies in their past . . .

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Iron Flame

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

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

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Wild Love

Wild Love Discover the Sunday Times bestseller and your newest small town romance obsession! by Elsie Silver

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, WILD LOVE , IS SET IN THE SAME BELOVED UNIVERSE AS SMASH-HIT SERIES CHESTNUT SPRINGS: SMALL-TOWN, BIG CHARACTERS, FOUR ADDICTIVE LOVE STORIES . . . MEET THE SINGLE DADS OF ROSE HILL. 'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD ' This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . t he good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay―friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . ' Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The banter . The tension . The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I was hooked from the first chapter' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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The Affair

The Affair The BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from the USA TODAY BESTSELLER Claire Allan for 2024 by Claire Allan

Does she have the perfect life... or is she the perfect liar? Sorcha thought her life was over when she discovered her husband’s affair. But somehow, she’s risen from the ashes of their divorce, and now she’s determined to give something back and help other women who need support. Women like shy and isolated Tina, who has barely left her flat in the past year. Like Sorcha, Tina knows what it feels like to be betrayed by the man you love. But when Sorcha invites Tina into her life, and her home, she opens the door to much more than just friendship – and for these two women, nothing will be the same again. Because one of them is hiding a dark secret – a secret they’ll do absolutely anything to keep… Prepare to be gripped by this year's most addictive psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Alice Feeney, Valerie Keogh and Claire Douglas. Readers are totally gripped by The Affair: 'I absolutely loved it... heartbreakingly good' – VALERIE KEOGH 'Compelling, absorbing and totally addictive... a brilliant page-turner that hooks you in from the first page and doesn’t let go until the very end' – bestselling author, NATASHA BOYDELL ‘So skilfully and masterfully told... It's just absolutely brilliant' – JOHN MARRS ‘A lesson in story-telling... five stars from me’ – bestselling author, ANITA WALLER 'A brilliantly gripping, intense and highly addictive page turner that kept me guessing until the end.' – bestselling author, DANIELLE RAMSAY ‘Draws you in and doesn’t let go until the very last word’ – bestselling author, DIANE SAXON 'I was hooked from the beginning… I literally couldn’t put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I was hooked from the very word go, and I genuinely spent 90% of the novel trying to puzzle together the pieces we had so carefully been given.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Was gripped from the beginning to the end! Absolutely loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Had me gripped from the first chapter until the very last. One of my favourite reads so far this year!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Gripping... pulls you in from the beginning and holds your attention until the very end. Suspenseful, thrilling, hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I devoured this book as I didn't want to put it down... the plot twists had me shocked!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Absolutely tore through this book in one sitting!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The twists and turns had my jaw on the floor!**' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'The final twist is absolute genius! I never saw THAT coming!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I devoured this book in less than 24 hours!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More praise for Claire Allan: ‘Tense, pacey, unputdownable’ – MARIAN KEYES 'A powerful and emotional psychological thriller that will keep you guessing and leave you breathless' – C. L. TAYLOR ‘Utterly addictive! Literally couldn’t put it down all day! Compulsive, twisty, tense. And LOVED the ending’ – CLAIRE DOUGLAS ‘SUCH a good read! It made me feel so uncomfortable, but I still kept gobbling up the pages’ – LISA HALL

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Viscount in Love

Viscount in Love by Eloisa James

Two eccentric orphans bring together a grumpy viscount and the free-spirited heroine who steals his heart in the first novel in Eloisa James's new Accidental Brides series, in which haughty aristocrats find themselves married to the wrong women. ....................... He wants a nanny, not a bride . . . Suddenly guardian to twins, Viscount Dominic Kelbourne is luckily betrothed to a suitable lady - until she elopes. With no time to woo, Dominic decides to marry his fiancée's unconventional sister. Torie isn't perfect, but their kisses are so passionate that society thinks he's actually chosen her. She wants to marry for love . . . Torie has never been able to make sense of words on a page, so she has turned her talents to art. She longs for a man who values her as she is . . . but marries for the sake of the twins. She doubts Dominic is capable of love, let alone respect, but as their heated debates turn into something more, Torie begins to imagine a life as a wife, not a nanny. But when the arrogant viscount finds that his viscountess has stolen his heart, he'll have to give all he has to win her love. ....................... Praise for Eloisa James: ' Eloisa James writes with a captivating blend of charm, style, and grace that never fails to leave the reader sighing and smiling and falling in love. Her style is exquisite, her prose pure magic' Julia Quinn 'The romance galaxy is filled with luminous stars, but few twinkle as brightly as James, who . . . once again dazzles readers with superbly conceived characters, a sublimely sensual love story, and sparkling wit' Booklist (starred review)

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Onyx Storm

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

THE STORM IS COMING . . . Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. Pre-order your copy now! OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: FOURTH WING IRON FLAME

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Icebreaker

Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

The #1 ice hockey romance that has taken Australia by storm! New to spicy romance? Read now to see what all the hype is about… Pre-order Daydream to read Henry’s love story now! Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. She has a drive that few can match and, as she enters her third year on the Maple Hills ice skating team, everything is going according to plan.   Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the ice hockey team, Nate Hawkins.   Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the ice skating team – including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him. But when her skating partner gets injured, Nate looks like her best option to advance in competition.   Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried. After all, she doesn’t have time for a relationship … right?

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November 9

November 9 by Colleen Hoover

Beloved #1  Sunday Times  bestselling author of  It Ends with Us  returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse. Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?

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No Plan B

No Plan B The unputdownable new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors by Lee Child & Andrew Child

The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. When your name is Jack Reacher, the truth is always worth doing time for. Gerrardsville, Colorado. One tragic event. Two witnesses. Two conflicting accounts. One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushing the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away. Reacher follows the killer, not knowing that this was no random act of violence. It is part of something much bigger...a sinister, secret conspiracy, with powerful people on the take, enmeshed in an elaborate plot that leaves no room for error. If any step is compromised, the threat will have to be quickly and permanently removed. Because when the threat is Reacher, there is No Plan B... 'Perfectly plotted, with bigger twists than ever before' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The world's favourite hero packs an even harder punch than ever' PETER JAMES Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, No Plan B is the 27th book in the internationally bestselling series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep ! **AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW** No Plan B was a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in May 2023.

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A Court of Frost and Starlight

A Court of Frost and Starlight An unmissable companion tale to the GLOBALLY BESTSELLING, SENSATIONAL series by Sarah J. Maas

An unmissable companion tale to 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 _________________________ In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself.

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Wildfire

Wildfire From the bestselling author of Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

The #1 romance author who continues to take Australia by storm! New to spicy romance? Read now to see what all the hype is about… Pre-order Daydream to read Henry’s love story now!   When Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts cross paths at a college party, a drinking game results in a passionate one-night stand. Never one to overstay her welcome (or expect much from a man), Aurora slips away before Russ even has the chance to ask her full name.   Imagine their surprise when they bump into each other on their first day as summer camp counsellors, hoping to escape their complicated home lives for the summer break.   As the summer unfolds, the tension between them intensifies. Russ doesn’t want to risk breaking the camp’s strict ‘no staff fraternising’ rule but, unfortunately for him, Aurora has never been very good at caring about rules. Will the two learn to peacefully co-exist? Or did their one night together start a fire they can’t put out? Praise for  Wildfire : ‘Sparks will fly the moment you start turning the pages, and a warning? They’re ripping hot.’  Elena Armas, bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception ‘Hannah Grace’s sophomore novel is honest, vulnerable, and deliciously sexy ... An earnest romance between two broken people who find their missing pieces in each other.’  B.K. Borison, author of Lovelight Farms

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Just One More Dare

Just One More Dare by Carly Phillips

A runaway bride. Her older brother’s off-limits friend. Taking one more shot at love should be easy, right? Not on a dare. Samantha Dare had one thought when she found out her fiancé was a lying cheat. Escape. So, she ran from her wedding… straight into the arms of the man who once gave her the hottest kiss of her life. But rebounding with her brother’s friend would be a huge mistake… wouldn’t it? The last thing Dex Sterling needs is more chaos in his life. Retiring from football and starting over in broadcasting gave him plenty of that. But even though Samantha is chaos personified, for some reason, he’s still not able to keep his mind—or hands—off her… Is a little bit of forced proximity and a lot of sexual chemistry enough to earn them a second chance at happily ever after? Samantha and Dex are about to find out… Just One More Dare, book 2 in the Sterling Family series, is a light, spicy, forbidden best friend’s little sister, contemporary sports romance that can be read as a standalone. Download today and get ready to fall for the youngest Dare and the man of Samantha’s dreams! For new-to-me readers : A stand-alone story of two people with a history of sizzling attraction. For long-time readers : Yes, that Samantha Dare! Yes, you will see Ian Dare!

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Fatal Betrayal

Fatal Betrayal by Barbara Freethy

"Barbara Freethy’s suspense novels are explosively good!" – New York Times Bestselling Author Toni Anderson Haunted by a youthful tragedy, FBI Agent Andi Hart specializes in finding missing children, but her latest case throws her off her game when she discovers her former childhood friend turned bitter enemy has been called in to consult. Eighteen years ago, Cooper Bradford was with Andi the night a toddler disappeared from their neighborhood. He wanted to find the kid as much as Andi did, but her amateur sleuthing turned the focus on his older brother and destroyed his family. Since then, Cooper has made it his life's mission to fight for the falsely accused and has become an enemy of law enforcement. With a child's life on the line, Andi and Cooper must put aside the emotional fall-out from their once strong bond and work together. But the tension between them reaches a boiling point when they uncover something far more sinister than they ever imagined and a shocking connection to their past. Suddenly nothing is what they thought it was… Can Andi trust Cooper to have her back, and can he trust her to have his? The answer to that question could mean the difference between life and death. This heart-pumping, romantic and suspenseful novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy will keep you guessing until the very end! Note: Every book in the Off The Grid: FBI Series stands completely on its own and there are no cliffhangers! The books feature complex and exciting storylines ranging from kidnapping to organized crime, terrorism, and espionage. Personal stories often play out against a bigger, broader storyline, and surprising twists will keep you up all night. Start reading today! What the readers are saying about the FBI Series… "I can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday night than losing myself in one of Barbara Freethy’s books. I love the Off The Grid series but I honestly think this one is my favorite. I have no doubt her next book will be awesome, too!" Booklovers Anonymous "PERILOUS TRUST is a non-stop thriller that seamlessly melds jaw-dropping suspense with sizzling romance, and I was riveted from the first page to the last." USA Today HEA Blog "You will love Reckless Whisper. From the first sentence of the book until you end, you are on a suspense filled ride." J. Stryker – Goodreads "Words cannot explain how phenomenal this book was. The characters are so believable and relatable. The twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat and flying through the pages. This is one book you should be desperate to read." Caroline on Desperate Play Also Available: Perilous Trust #1 Reckless Whisper #2 Desperate Play #3 Elusive Promise #4 Dangerous Choice #5 Ruthless Cross #6 Critical Doubt #7 Fearless Pursuit #8 Daring Deception #9 Risky Bargain #10 Perfect Target #11 Fatal Betrayal #12

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Widows on the Wine Path

Widows on the Wine Path A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud book club pick from Julia Jarman for 2024 by Julia Jarman

‘Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie Hannah Viv, Janet and Zelda know all about facing the wobbly first year of becoming a widow as their friendship was forged when they ran away from the same dreary support group. Forming instead the much more lively widows' wine club – The Muscateers – they welcome new member Libby with open arms. Libby feels lost without Jim, her husband of more than thirty years, but the warmth, friendship and fun the women wrap her up in inspires her to begin to look to the future. When a solo trip to the theatre brings a blast from the past back into her life, things are looking up. But as cravat-wearing, smooth-talking Monty Charles sweeps Libby off her feet, the women of the Muscateers smell a rat. They know only too well that the first year of widowhood is prime for making mistakes, and they’re determined to protect their friend. And as Monty soon finds out to his cost, never underestimate a Widow on the Wine Path… Julia Jarman is back with her latest big-hearted tale of love and laughter, friendship and finding your feet. Perfect for all fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Cathy Kelly. Praise for Julia Jarman: ‘Three women meet as they’re choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!’ Adèle Geras ‘Julia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.’ Katie Fforde ‘What a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia’s writing is a sparkling delight.’ Sophie Hannah Readers love Julia Jarman: ‘Julia Jarman has a captivating writing style. Her words are funny and wise and kept me turning the pages. This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I’ll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.’ ‘Jarman's writing combines humor, heartache, and humanity, resulting in an uplifting narrative. The characters' camaraderie and resilience are infectious, reminding us that age is no barrier to pursuing dreams.’ ‘I'm not known for being a big reader and have been known to read a book til the last chapter and then not finish as I'm not interested how it ends. This book however was different. Really enjoyed the topic, characters and story lines. Kept me reading til the very end and I'm looking forward to the next one to see what happens to everyone. I thoroughly recommend this book.’ ‘Twists and turns on every page. Belly laughs and sadness. A brilliant book. An easy read feel good book that I found hard to put down.’

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The Duke Always Wins

The Duke Always Wins by Jessie Clever

Lady Anna Elmont, the dowager Countess of Wexford, has only one wish: to remain safely a widow. Having spent two years under the control of her manipulative husband, Annie plans to enjoy widowhood and discover who she might have been had she not wed.   If the Duke of Grimsby will let her.   Despite their difference in age or perhaps because of it, Gabriel Phelps, the Duke of Grimsby is compelled to protect his best friend’s widow. After witnessing his mother fall victim to a man with dishonorable intentions after she was widowed, Gabriel will not allow the same thing to happen to Annie and so he proposes only to be flatly refused.   But when a compromising situation forces Gabriel to act, Annie must submit if only to save her family’s reputation and her sister’s hope for a future.   Will she be trapped in another cold and controlling marriage? Or will the unexpected spark of attraction between them lead to something of which she’d never dared dream?   The Duke Always Wins is the second book in the steamy, heart-stopping historical romance series, Dueling for Dukes. If you love sexy, spellbinding romance and heartwarming humor, don’t miss this captivating series from bestselling author Jessie Clever. Discover adventure and romance when you download The Duke Always Wins today.

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Ugly Love

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover

  From Colleen Hoover, the #1  Sunday Times  bestselling author of  It Ends with Us,  a heart-wrenching love story that proves attraction at first sight can be messy. When Tate Collins meets airline pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love at first sight. They wouldn’t even go so far as to consider themselves friends. The only thing Tate and Miles have in common is an undeniable mutual attraction. Once their desires are out in the open, they realise they have the perfect set-up. He doesn’t want love, she doesn’t have time for love, so that just leaves the sex. Their arrangement could be surprisingly seamless, as long as Tate can stick to the only two rules Miles has for her. Never ask about the past. Don’t expect a future. They think they can handle it, but realise almost immediately they can’t handle it at all. Hearts get infiltrated. Promises get broken. Rules get shattered. Love gets ugly.  

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Happy Place

Happy Place The must-read holiday romance for 2024 from the Sunday Times bestselling author by Emily Henry

'Hilarious and wise… Another knockout’ Taylor Jenkins Reid 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover ‘A must-read book of the year’ Lauren Asher ----- Two exes. One pact. Could this holiday change everything? Harriet and Wyn are the perfect couple - they go together like bread and butter, gin and tonic, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Every year, they take a holiday from their lives to drink far too much wine with their favourite people in the world. Except this year, they are lying through their teeth, because Harriet and Wyn broke up six months ago. And they still haven't told anyone. But the cottage is for sale so this is the last time they'll all be here together. They can't bear to break their best friends' hearts so they'll fake it for one more week. But how can you pretend to be in love - and get away with it - in front of the people who know you best? Brimming with characters you can't help but fall for and off-the-charts chemistry, HAPPY PLACE is Emily Henry doing what she does best! ----- 'Another Emily Henry masterpiece' Hannah Grace, ICEBREAKER ' Heartfelt and hilarious . This book is my happy place !' Lucy Score, THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER ' Smart , sunny , sexy and also a gorgeous story of female friendship ' Beth O’Leary, THE FLATSHARE 'The master of witty repartee' Daily Mail 'A heart-tugging masterpiece from the queen of romance ' Ali Hazelwood, THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'One of the current stars of romantic fiction ' Independent 'If I could climb inside any book it would be this one ' Culturefly 'Emily Henry's books should be prescribed. Not only will they make you happy , her latest may just make you fall in love with falling in love again ' Woman's Weekly ' Tender and sexy , bittersweet with Henry's trademark warmth ' Bolu Babalola, HONEY & SPICE Happy Place, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

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Lying Beside You

Lying Beside You The gripping new thriller from the No.1 bestseller by Michael Robotham

'The guy can't write a bad book. This is one of his best, suspenseful and hard to put down' STEPHEN KING TWO MISSING WOMEN. ONE WITNESS. SO MANY LIES . . . The brand-new thriller by the number-one bestselling and award-winning master of crime Twenty years ago, Cyrus Haven's family was murdered. Only he and his brother survived. Cyrus because he hid. Elias because he was the killer. Now Elias is being released from a secure psychiatric hospital and Cyrus, a forensic psychologist, must decide if he can forgive the man who destroyed his childhood. As he prepares for the homecoming, Cyrus is called to a crime scene in Nottingham. A man is dead and his daughter, Maya, is missing. Then a second woman is abducted . . . The only witness is Evie Cormac, a troubled teenager with an incredible gift: she can tell when you are lying. Both missing women have dark secrets that Cyrus must unravel to find them - and he and Evie know better than anybody how the past can come back to haunt you . . . This breathtaking new thriller from the #1 bestselling author will keep you guessing until the very end. And don't miss the next book, Storm Child . Praise for Lying Beside You : 'Not just a cleverly constructed crime novel, it's also an achingly beautiful story about trust, redemption and love that had me intermittently catching my breath. Robotham's best book so far' Sydney Morning Herald 'It's hard to top Michael Robotham for his sheer criminal consistency. Want a great thriller that will keep you fixated to the page until the last word? He's your man' The Age 'Page-turning suspense. Robotham is one of our best crime writers, and he's not slowing down' Weekend Australian 'Has you hooked from the get-go. A quality read' Daily Telegraph 'A dark, compelling thriller' Canberra Times 'Another terrific thriller . . . This is a well-crafted and clever mystery that quickly draws the reader in and keeps them enthralled all the way to the startling conclusion. Recommended' Canberra Weekly 'Flawless. Further proof that Michael Robotham is one of the most accomplished thriller writers in the world. It's superbly paced, intricately plotted and packed with characters that leap off the page. Simply sensational' M.W. CRAVEN 'Compulsively readable. As always, Michael Robotham builds his nail-biter around damaged people who only want to do what's right' LINWOOD BARCLAY 'Exactly the sort of thriller that pins you to your seat until you've finished it: a proper heart-pounding mystery with unforgettable characters and compelling twists' JANE CASEY 'Masterful . . . With its intriguing characters, perfectly interwoven storylines and killer twists, Robotham's latest thriller lives up to his fans' sky-high expectations. His best yet' ROSE CARLYLE 'A fantastic read - pacy, spare and engrossing' AJAY CHOWDHURY 'Michael Robotham is such a wonderfully perceptive writer; rich, real characters who are constantly surprising . . . I could read about these two forever' ALEX MARWOOD 'Michael Robotham does not put a foot wrong. Every single book is a plotting masterclass' ANNA DOWNES

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Fiend

Fiend The Shocking True Story Of Americas Youngest Seria by Harold Schechter

The unputdownable true crime story about a killer who preyed on children but was not much older than his victims. When fourteen-year-old Jesse Pomeroy was arrested in 1874, Boston’s nightmarish reign of terror came to an end. Called the “Boston Boy Fiend,” he was finally safely behind bars. But questions remained about how and why a teenager could commit such heinous crimes. Acclaimed true crime writer Harold Schechter brings his brilliant insight and fascinating historical documentation to this unforgettable exploration of one of America’s youngest serial killers.

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An Offer From a Gentleman

An Offer From a Gentleman Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

BENEDICT'S STORY Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that she would be spinning in the arms of her "Prince Charming"—the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie’s enchanting evening ends. Since that night Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he’s sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal his heart—and his chance for a fairy tale love?

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Bring Me Sunshine

Bring Me Sunshine A BRAND NEW uplifting and escapist romance from the NUMBER ONE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Alex Brown for summer 2024 by Alex Brown

‘The perfect summer cocktail of old loves, new friendships, and beautiful settings. Alex Brown’s Greek adventure is sunshine for the soul!’ Shari Low Mamma Mia meets Shirley Valentine in the brand-new holiday romance for 2024 from the International No.1 bestseller. Gina Bennett has had enough after her husband of twenty-seven years lets her down one time too many. Deciding to choose herself, she embarks on a transformative solo journey to break free from the monotony of her life. She escapes to the gorgeous Greek island of Kalosiros, where she holidayed in her youth, and where she had her first romance with the handsome Nico. Encountering two kindred spirits in Rosie and Deedee, the women bond over art classes and cocktails, renewing their lust for life and a shared quest to find Gina's lost love. Together, they navigate the challenges of middle-age, self-discovery, and the liberating power of skinny-dipping. Will Gina find love again with her teenage sweetheart Nico, her husband, or with someone new? Bring Me Sunshine is a wonderfully uplifting, coming-of-middle-age story about female friendship, romance and starting over, set on a gorgeous Greek island in the sun. The perfect summer read! Bestselling authors adore Bring Me Sunshine: ‘A burst of pure sunshine! Loved it!’ Sarah Morgan ‘A scrumptious holiday read with sunshine, laughter, cocktails and love. What more do you need?’ Maddie Please ‘Like a ray of perfect Greek sunshine!’ Mandy Baggot ‘Full of joy, hope and celebrating second chances. An irresistible summer romance.’ Cathy Bramley ‘I adored this gorgeous story of love, friendship and adventure – it made me want to run away to Greece! Summer read perfection! I LOVED IT.’ Isabelle Broome ‘An absolute page-turner from the wonderful Alex Brown. I loved it.’ Sue Moorcroft Readers love it too! ‘Totally loved this new book from one of my favourite authors!!!… Transported to a sunny island for inspiration and love!! Tremendous tale of awakening and finding yourself… Loved this book, like a huge warm hug!! Great writing, fabulous characters and a brilliant uplifting story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this novel and read it in less than a day… If you want a novel filled with hot Greek sun, bountiful descriptions of gorgeous food and breathtaking scenery, then this is for you… A delicious tale of friendships, new beginnings and first love.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely warm feel good read… A beautiful setting, strong female characters who are a relatable age and it’s such an uplifting read… Exactly what I needed.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in a day. Alex’s descriptive writing of the Greek food, the scenery and the crystal clear sea was amazing… I would highly recommend reading this book and being transported to sunny Greece, with the waves lapping gently, while you drink a few raspbouzos.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous story of the power of friendships, finding yourself and how it is never too late to start again… [It] had Shirley Valentine vibes and has made me want to visit Greece.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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40 and (No Longer) Fighting It

40 and (No Longer) Fighting It by Ella Sheridan

Welcome to Black Wolf's Bluff, where turning forty doesn't mean your life is over. It might just mean the spark that can light up everything is right around the corner. He shattered her dreams ten years ago. Claire Taylor's divorce left her determined to build a new life, and she hoped to do that in New York City. Studying under celebrity chef Lincoln Young at a prestigious pastry school, she couldn't deny a strong attraction to him despite his obvious disapproval. When an unexpected kiss led to her blacklisting, she returned to Black Wolf's Bluff with her tail between her legs. But not anymore. Now Claire is a successful baker who owns her main-street store and has a chance at expansion in the town's new five-star resort—if she can accept working with the man who ruined her chances so long ago. She's the woman he couldn't forget. Years have passed since Lincoln last saw Claire, but she is still exquisite. And full of sass. Lincoln remembers that sass, just like he remembers her mouth, her curves, and those dark chocolate eyes he could easily drown in. The difference is, he's no longer fighting what he feels for her. But until they face the consequences from the secrets in their past, any future they might have together will crumble.

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Broken Bay

Broken Bay by Margaret Hickey

Old loyalties and decades-long feuds rise to the surface in this stunning crime novel, set in a spectacular Australian landscape known for its jagged cliffs and hidden caves. Detective Sergeant Mark Ariti has taken a few days’ holiday in Broken Bay at precisely the wrong time. The small fishing town on South Australia’s Limestone Coast is now the scene of a terrible tragedy. Renowned cave diver Mya Rennik has drowned while exploring a sinkhole on the land of wealthy farmer Frank Doyle. As the press descends, Mark’s boss orders him to stay put and assist the police operation. But when they retrieve Mya's body, a whole new mystery is opened up, around the disappearance of a young local woman twenty years before . . . Suddenly Mark is diving deep into the town’s history - and in particular the simmering rivalry between its two most prominent families, the Doyles and Sinclairs. Then a murder takes place at the Sinclairs’ old home – and Mark is left wondering which is more dangerous: Broken Bay’s hidden subterranean world or the secretive town above it . . . ‘Margaret Hickey blazed on to the Australian crime writing scene with Cutters End … [She] excels at using the setting to add tension and, here, it is the South Australian coast and limestone caves . . . A fresh setting for a crime novel, and the underwater scenes are suffocatingly horrifying.’ Weekend Australian ‘While the story of small-town loves, rivalries and misdemeanours is well done, it is, as always, Hickey’s observations of rural life that are completely engaging.’ Sunday Age ‘This is the third novel featuring Detective Mark Ariti, and a ripper it is too . . . A fabulous addition to the wealth of Bush Noir novels available, and I recommend it highly.’ Good Reading 'A tour de force.' A ustralian Women's Weekly on Cutters End 'Astonishingly assured crime novel. A pitch perfect outback noir.' Weekend Australian on Cutters End 'Hickey nicely layers the intrigue as we follow the always likeable Ariti, who once again discovers just how secretive and bizarre life in the rural hinterland can be.' Sydney Morning Herald on Stone Town Cutters End was the winner of the BAD Danger Prize 2022 and was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction 2022.

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Cold Case Sheriff

Cold Case Sheriff by Tara Taylor Quinn

Attacks against her are escalating...and protecting her is his mission. His investigation into the threatening occurrences befalling Aimee Barker leads Sheriff Jackson Redmond into a thirty-year-old mystery. Aimee’s nightmares have brought her to Evergreen in search of her past. The incidents seem intended to scare her off. But when an attack leaves Aimee without lodgings, Jackson offers her his home. Now, their sizzling chemistry makes keeping Aimee safe a much more challenging assignment. Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense — Danger. Passion. Drama.

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Dirt Town

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor

'A heart-wrenching mystery, Hayley Scrivenor's remarkable sense of place brings Dirt Town to life.' Jane Harper 'Beautifully written, compassionate, with an entirely credible but heart-breaking ending. A stunning debut.' Ann Cleeves My best friend wore her name, Esther, like a queen wearing her crown at a jaunty angle. We were twelve years old when she went missing. On a sweltering Friday afternoon in Durton, best friends Ronnie and Esther leave school together. Esther never makes it home. Ronnie's going to find her, she has a plan. Lewis will help. Their friend can't be gone, Ronnie won't believe it. Detective Sergeant Sarah Michaels can believe it. She has seen what people are capable of. She knows more than anyone how, in a moment of weakness, a person can be driven to do something they never thought possible. Lewis can believe it too. But he can't reveal what he saw that afternoon at the creek without exposing his own secret. Five days later, Esther's buried body is discovered. What do we owe the girl who isn't there? Character-rich and propulsive, with a breathtakingly original use of voice and revolving points of view, Dirt Town delves under the surface, where no one can hide. With emotional depth and sensitivity, this stunning debut shows us how much each person matters in a community that is at once falling apart and coming together. Esther will always be a Dirt Town child, as we are its children, still. WINNER OF THE ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNER OF THE 2023 CWA ILP JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER AWARD WINNER OF THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR LGBTQ+ MYSTERY 2023 WINNER OF THE DAVITT AWARDS DEBUT CRIME BOOK 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 MARGARET AND COLIN RODERICK LITERARY AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT CRIME FICTION 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023 FOR DEBUT FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA THE MATT RICHELL AWARD FOR NEW WRITER OF THE YEAR 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DAVITT AWARDS ADULT CRIME NOVEL 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE DANGER AWARD FOR FICTION 2023 FINALIST FOR THE 2023 ITW THRILLER AWARDS FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL Praise for Dirt Town : ' Dirt Town is a remarkable debut, Hayley Scrivenor masterful in her deft handling of the tensions underpinning a small, regional town, and the complex characters that populate it. You will not be able to put it down.' - Hannah Kent 'I loved this. What wonderful writing. Scarily good! . . . Masterful. Australian crime has a new star. The characters of Dirt Town are rich, raw and beautifully realised. One of the crime books of the year. Intelligent, nuanced and compassionate.' - Chris Hammer

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The Storyteller

The Storyteller Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl

So, I’ve written a book.   Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (‘It’s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!’), I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I’ve recorded and can’t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child.    This certainly doesn’t mean that I’m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it’s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in  Nirvana  and the  Foo Fighters , jamming with  Iggy Pop  or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with  AC/DC  and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for  Tom Petty  or meeting  Sir Paul McCartney  at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with  Joan Jett  or a chance meeting with  Little Richard , to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters…the list goes on.  I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement. 

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Queen of Shadows

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

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath.

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Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?

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

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

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Verity

Verity The thriller that will capture your heart and blow your mind by Colleen Hoover

THE BRITISH BOOK AWARD PAGETURNER OF THE YEAR! OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION. Are you ready to stay up all night? Rebecca meets Gone Girl in this shocking, unpredictable thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . 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 . . . If you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. Or look for Verity 's gold collector's edition hardback, containing an exclusive bonus chapter. 1 MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN VERITY FIVE STARS 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read ' ***** ' Powerful , mind-blowing and emotional ' ***** 'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' ***** 'There are no words. Bravo ' ***** ' Dark , creepy , and one hundred per cent original ' ***** ' I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' ***** 'Left me completely speechless ' ***** VERITY was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 18.03.22 Winner of The British Book Awards' Pageturner of the Year Award 15.05.23

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A Court of Silver Flames

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

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

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Happy Accident

Happy Accident by Jill Sanders

A charming story of love and redemption set in a quaint coastal town. In this heartwarming tale set in a quaint coastal town, Kayla returns home seeking solace and a fresh start, ten years after her sister’s mysterious death. Accompanied by her young son, she hopes to mend her broken family and rebuild her life, but the past continues to cast a long shadow over her. Kayla’s return is complicated by the memories and unresolved grief that greet her. Determined to provide stability for her son, she faces numerous obstacles in her quest for happiness. The town’s only doctor, Rowan, offers a glimmer of hope. Captivated by Kayla from their first meeting, Rowan is drawn to her strength and resilience. Despite the challenges, Rowan and Kayla grow closer, navigating the complexities of their budding relationship and the small-town dynamics. Rowan’s kindness and support help Kayla begin to heal and open up to the possibility of love. Together, they face the shadows of her past, proving that even after the darkest times, redemption and true happiness are possible.

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Long Island Compromise

Long Island Compromise A sensational new novel by the international bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

'Is this book as good [as Fleishman ]? It's better' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'The best book I've read this year' HARLAN COBEN 'Very, very good' ELIZABETH DAY 'This book is DYNAMITE. Inhaled it in two sittings' CAITLIN MORAN 'Shocking, tender, profound and delicious' EMILY MAITLIS 'Lavishly comic' THE TIMES ' [A] scabrous satire of the super-rich' THE NEW YORKER 'A lip-smacking tale' GUARDIAN 'Elegant and devastating' FINANCIAL TIMES From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble comes a darkly exhilarating novel about an American family and its inheritance - the safety and wealth that they fought for, and the precarity of their survival that is their legacy. In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway in the nicest part of the nicest part of Long Island. He is brutalised, held for ransom and then returned to his family. Miraculously, Carl, his wife and his three kids are left to move on with their lives, and resume their prized places in the ongoing saga of the American dream. But nearly forty years later, when Carl's mother dies, the trauma that has been bubbling beneath the Fletchers' lives all this time surfaces at last. It becomes apparent that Carl has been quietly pursuing closure to the kidnapping for all these years, and his wife and children must face that the money that they believed bought them safety was actually never capable of doing any such thing. Long Island Compromise spans generations, winding through decades of history all the way through to the wild present, dealing along the way with all the mainstays of American Jewish life and the timeless questions about wealth, trauma, and the American soul. MORE PRAISE FOR LONG ISLAND COMPROMISE : 'The status book you'll want to be seen with' STYLIST 'This author's talents are boundless' LA TIMES 'Substantive and profound' CATHY RENTZENBRINK 'Greatness so often comes at the expense of what is enjoyable. Long Island Compromise is both, and then some' IPAPER 'Exuberant and absorbing' ATLANTIC PRAISE FOR FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE : ' There is no one that this book isn't for . . . Pure brilliance' INDIA KNIGHT, THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Could be one of the books of my entire lifetime. I've never felt so seen' GRACE DENT, GUARDIAN ' Sharp and wicked, insightful and funny, and then suddenly so touching' DAVID NICHOLLS 'A work of utter perfection' ELIZABETH GILBERT

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From Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa. A Maiden… Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers. A Duty… The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden. A Kingdom… Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. Reviews for From Blood and Ash : "Dreamy, twisty, steamy escapism. Take me back!" -New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins “Jennifer Armentrout has the power to control my emotions with every word she writes. From swooning to crying to racing through the pages to find out what happens next, I couldn't stop reading about Hawke and Poppy, and you won't be able to either.” - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times Bestselling Author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely  “Action, adventure, sexiness, and angst! From Blood and Ash has it all and double that. So many feels and so many moments it made me cheer for the character. Read. This. Book! You'll be obsessed!” -  Tijan NYT bestselling author “From Blood and Ash is a phenomenal fantasy novel that is filled to the brim with danger, mystery and heart melting romance. I loved every single second of it and I couldn’t get enough of this new fantastical world. A heart stopping start to what is clearly going to be a stunning series, perfect for both those who love fantasy and those who are new to the genre. A must read.” Kayleigh, K-Books "If you think you are ready for From Blood and Ash, think again. Jennifer L. Armentrout has woven a new fantasy universe that will leave you reeling. Filled with action, heart wrenching twists and the most delicious romance, this unputdownable novel comes with a warning: keep a fan close by, because the temperatures are about to rise." Elena, The Bibliotheque Blo “In this exciting new novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, she introduces a fantastical world filled with immense detail, and characters who are poignant and fierce, Jennifer truly has out done herself!” – BookBesties  “From Blood and Ash is a fantastic fantasy that will hook you immediately from the very first page! I loved every single moment and all of the characters are ones you will fall in love with! Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again with her amazing writing skills and lots of detail! Get this book immediately!!!” - Amanda @Stuck In YA Books “Jennifer has stepped into the fantasy genre with this absolutely amazing novel. With characters you will love and more than a few twists and turns, get ready for one amazing adventure.” -Perpetual Fangirl "This magnificent book has so many pieces in it: fantasy, mystery, forbidden romance, supernatural, lies, deceit, betrayal, love, friendship, family. And so, so, so many secrets your head will be spinning. Jennifer L. Armentrout has created another masterpiece that I will be rushing to buy, and will be telling everyone to read it ASAP!" ~Jeraca @My Nose in YA Books “From Blood to Ash is the first high fantasy book from Jennifer L Armentrout, but hopefully not the last. Like all her other works, her ability to create worlds, create swoon worthy men, and feisty strong female characters is amazing. Fantasy, mystery, romance, betrayal, love, and steamy scenes, this book has it all.” - Lisa @ The Blonde Book Lover “From Blood & Ash is everything we love about JLA’s fantasy writing...pumped up on steroids. There’s epic world building and plot twists, a strong female lead, a swoon worthy book hottie, a steamy forbidden love story, and side characters that can’t help but steal your heart. My mind was blown by the end of this book.” - Kris S. (frantic4romantic) “Step into an exciting new fantasy world by Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood And Ash takes you on a fantastic ride with twists and turns galore. Characters you will love to laugh and cry with. A phenomenal start to an exciting new series.” - Lori Dunn an avid reader “From Blood and Ash was everything I wanted in a high fantasy novel. The myths, the legends, the epic romance, and an adventure that will keep you on your toes beginning to end. I couldn’t put the book down. Truly a brilliant start to what I believe will be yet another amazing series by Jennifer L. Armentrout." –Sabrina, Books Are My Life “Jennifer L. Armentrout takes her first step into the high fantasy genre with From Blood and Ash. A story of forbidden love, lies, secrets, and betrayal - it will leave you wanting more after the very last page.” - Love Just Is Books “From Blood and Ash is like reading my favorite book for first time.” - Raquel Herrera “With From Blood and Ash, Jennifer Armentrout successfully takes on the genre of high fantasy, proving, once again, that she is a master of her craft. Filled with epic adventure, forbidden romance, deceit, lies, and betrayal, FB&A draws you in from page one and refuses to let go!” - Erica, The Rest Just Falls Away “Jennifer L. Armentrout comes trough once again with From Blood and Ash as it kept me enthralled throughout the full book. You won't be able to put down this epic story once you start.” - Julalicious Book Paradise “From Blood and Ash strikes the perfect balance between fantasy and romance elements leaving the world feeling live in and full while allowing the relationship between the main characters feeling real and authentic.” - Nads Book Nook, Nadine Bergeron “Be prepared to spend your whole day reading From Blood and Ash. Once you start reading this high fantasy novel, you won't want to put it down.” - Love Book Triangle “From Blood and Ash is absolutely breath taking. JLA does what she does best by creating a fantastical world filled with romance, lies, betrayal, adventure and all things we love and expect from JLA characters that melt our hearts and steal our hearts and souls. I cannot wait for the next one!” - Pia Colon “From Blood and Ash, Jennifer L. Armentrout brought to life a high fantasy that is enthralling. Another masterful addition to my collection. Get ready to stay on your toes from start to end.” - Amy Oh, Reader by the Mountains “From Blood and Ash is the first high fantasy novel by Jennifer L Armentrout and she absolutely nails it. This is fantasy for skeptics and unbelievers because it makes you want to be a fantasy fan! This page turner makes you want to devour it in one night and at the same time savor every detail. Heart stopping and inspiring and grips you from page one.” – Tracy Kirby  “An intriguing puzzle of a world, a ruthless hero, a determine heroin, and a plot that will keep you up late, this book is one of the best I've read this year.” – Valerie from Stuck In Books “From Blood and Ash, a thrilling high fantasy that packs a punch, each page will leave you wanting more!” - Tracey, Books & Other Pursuits

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To Sir Phillip, With Love

To Sir Phillip, With Love Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

ELOISE’S STORY Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?

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Because of Miss Bridgerton

Because of Miss Bridgerton A Bridgerton Prequel by Julia Quinn

Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday. Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should... Or not. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he's arrogant, annoying, and she's absolutely certain he detests her. Which is perfectly convenient, as she can't stand the sight of him, either. But sometimes fate has a wicked sense of humor... Because when Billie and George are quite literally thrown together, a whole new sort of sparks begins to fly. And when these lifelong adversaries finally kiss, they just might discover that the one person they can't abide is the one person they can't live without...

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Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone 2023’s most original murder mystery by Benjamin Stevenson

DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2022 THE SUNDAY TIMES (UK) BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2022 ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2023 BOOKPEOPLE FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2023 INDIE BOOK AWARD 2023 LONGLIST Contains a sneak peek of the sequel, Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect , out 17 October 2023 ‘An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery.’ The Sunday Times 'Exceptionally clever and amusing . . . Stevenson carries off this tour de force with all the aplomb of a master magician who conducts his tricks in plain view.' Publishers Weekly (USA) Starred Review 'What an exceptionally fresh, smart, funny book — I’ve never read anything like this before.’ #1 bestselling author Jane Harper ‘I absolutely LOVED it. It’s so engaging, entertaining and charming. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like it. It was SUCH a fun read.’ Marian Keyes 'Clever, unexpected, and not to be missed.' NYT and international bestselling author Karin Slaughter I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder. Before the storm stranded us at the mountain resort, snow and bodies piling up. The thing is, us Cunninghams don’t really get along. We’ve only got one thing in common: we’ve all killed someone. My brother My step-sister My wife My father My mother My sister-in-law My uncle My stepfather My aunt Me The Australian novel that has taken the world by (snow)storm. Following a heated auction in Hollywood, film/TV rights were sold to HBO, and publishing rights to 26 countries so far! ‘I absolutely loved it. Utterly original, hugely entertaining, and a must-read for every fan of the mystery genre.’ Jane Harper 'The most luxuriantly enjoyable novel I've read in years. And years . . . I only wish there were more members of the Cunningham clan, so that this raucous, matchlessly entertaining mystery could go on longer.' AJ Finn 'This is undoubtedly a future classic.' The Big Issue 'The most original crime novel you will read this year.' Canberra Weekly 'For something different, look no further than the very clever and entirely experimental Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone ... one of the most anticipated books of the year.' Weekend Australian 'Stevenson not only "plays fair", he plays the mystery game very, very well.' Washington Post 'An engrossing whodunnit, with an ingenious twist on the classic crime genre. The type of book you finish and want to immediately read again.' Kyle Perry 'If you're a classic murder mystery fan looking for something fresh and original, you will absolutely love this. I did.' Anna Downes 'The best thing I've read in ages. I absolutely loved it. Whip-smart, twisted, funny, and constructed with the pinpoint precision of a bloodthirsty watchmaker.' Stuart MacBride

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Sometimes I Lie

Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney

* SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR AS AMBER REYNOLDS * ‘Marvellous’ A. J. Finn ’A bold and original voice’ Clare Mackintosh ‘A brilliant thriller’ Ali Land My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. 1. I’m in a coma 2. My husband doesn’t love me any more 3. Sometimes I lie Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won’t be able to put this thriller down. Reviews ‘A gripping debut with a brilliant twist, I loved it’ B A Paris ‘Boldly plotted, tightly knotted – a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvellous’ A. J. Finn ‘A bold and original voice – I loved this book’ Clare Mackintosh ‘Expect perfectly imbedded twists and sharply drawn characters. A brilliant thriller’ Ali Land ‘A tightly written thriller with an ending that demands you go straight back to the beginning’ Metro ‘Satisfyingly serpentine, and with a terrific double twist in the tale, it leaves you longing for more’ Daily Mail ‘Intriguing, original and addictive, I can’t wait to see what the author does after this blinding debut’ The Sun ‘Clever and utterly compelling’ The Sun on Sunday’s FABULOUS Magazine ‘Clever, compelling and masterfully plotted’ Daily Express ‘Sometimes I Lie is a rare book, combining helter skelter twists with razor sharp sentences. Make sure you read it in a well lit room, Alice Feeney’s imagination is a very dark place indeed’ Dan Dalton, BuzzFeed ‘An utterly compelling, twisted, shocking psychological thriller that made me gasp out loud’ Sophie Raworth, BBC Presenter About the author Alice Feeney is a writer and journalist. She spent fifteen years at the BBC where she worked as a reporter, news editor, arts and entertainment producer and One O’clock news producer. Alice has lived in London and Sydney and has now settled in the Surrey countryside, where she lives with her husband and dog. Her debut novel, Sometimes I Lie, was a New York Times and international bestseller. The book has been sold in over twenty countries and is being made into a TV series by a major film studio. I Know Who You Are is her second novel.

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Every Last Suspect

Every Last Suspect The gripping new thriller novel from the bestselling author of YOU NEED TO KNOW, for fans of Sally Hepworth, Nina Simon and Jessie Stephens by Nicola Moriarty

Who killed Harriet? The unputdownable new thriller from the bestselling author of You Need to Know. Complicated, driven, loving. Manipulative, irresistible, monstrous. Love or hate her, Harriet Osman is impossible to turn down. But someone in her life has finally snapped, leaving her face-down in a pool of her own blood. Harriet isn't one to die quietly though, and she is determined to reveal her killer before she goes. Was it her devoted husband, Malek, with a violent past? Her best friend and lover, Victoria, with a deadly secret only Harriet knew? Or the new woman in her life, fellow school mum Karen? The one with an impeccable reputation ... or so she says. Bullying, friendships and games (in and out of the bedroom) combine with envy, lust and revenge, creating a darkly twisted tale of drama and suspense where the question isn't who killed Harriet, but why did it take them so long to do it? 'Compelling ... With a strong narrative drive and a tightly wound plot, Every Last Suspect is Nicola Moriarty's best yet.' Books+Publishing Praise for Nicola Moriarty: 'Nicola Moriarty has a gift for domestic drama, cracking pace, and skillful narrative timing' Sydney Morning Herald 'Moriarty builds tension expertly' The Australian 'A masterful plotter' Better Reading

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The Fall Between

The Fall Between by Darcy Tindale

'Rural noir at its very best.' Candice Fox 'Unpredictable, authentic, a thrilling debut. ' Margaret Hickey 'Full of heart while keeping you on the edge of your seat.’ Kyle Perry On a hot November morning, the first body lies in a cattle trough . . . It will be another two hours before rigor mortis sets in. Until then, the slim fingers will float below the water’s surface, gently bobbing, beckoning Detective Giles to come and find her. Detective Rebecca Giles has just finished interviewing aging petty crim Sticky Pete over a spate of break-and-enters when a disturbing new report comes in. Twelve-year-old Kayleen Ellis has vanished from her home in Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter Valley. Hours later, Giles is a local hero, having apparently solved Kayleen’s case and the spate of jewellery thefts. Yet the hangover from her celebrations has barely kicked in when the body of young jillaroo Ava Emmerson is discovered in gruesome circumstances on a nearby farm. Giles is convinced the link between all three cases lies in the town’s tragic history, perhaps even in her own mother’s mysterious drowning thirty years ago. In a place where nothing much changes, suddenly a great deal is happening - and Giles’s life and career are now on the line.

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The Graham Effect

The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy

The first book in the delicious, icy-hot Campus Diaries series, a spinoff of BookTok sensations Off Campus and Briar U, by New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy. Hockey's golden girl just made a deal with the bad boy . . . Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine - a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude . . . and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. Briar's new hockey co-captain has his reasons, though. The men's team just merged with a rival program, leaving Ryder with an angry roster where everyone hates one another's guts. To make matters worse, the summer coaching spot he's angling for with the legendary Garrett Graham is out of reach after he makes the worst possible first impression on his hero. So, really, this compromise with Gigi is win-win. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it. Readers love The Graham Effect . . . ' Utterly adorable, completely charming, and sexy as hell, The Graham Effect has everything you'd want in a college romance - a grumpy/sunshine pairing, a very steamy 'steam room' scene, and a hockey-playing heroine! ' Meghan Quinn ' Sexy hockey player? Check! Brand new series from Elle Kennedy? Check! The Graham Effect is a sexy, fun, delicious read, don't miss it! ' Jill Shalvis ' The Graham Effect is peak Elle Kennedy writing - magnetic banter, intoxicating chemistry, and plenty of spice. I devoured this book in one sitting ' K.A. Tucker ' I'm so happy to be back in the Briar Universe! This book is everything ' Sarina Bowen ' The Graham Effect was like coming home and I couldn't be happier! One of my new favourite Elle books! ' Carrie Ann Ryan ' Chemistry ignites the pages . . . a standout story ' Booklist (starred review) ' As romantic as it is spicy, this will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next instalment ' Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Love Unwritten

Love Unwritten the Sunday Times bestseller from the author of the Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher

Meet the Lakefront Billionaires . . . Get ready for another addictive romance from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Lauren Asher Rafael Ellie Sinclair is a hopeless romantic who writes love songs. I'm a struggling workaholic who could inspire a hundred breakup albums. On paper, we have nothing in common except for my son. For eight months, I avoid her until our summer trip. Fourteen days. Two islands. And one nanny I shouldn't be attracted to. Spending time with Ellie is expected, but enjoying her company? That isn't part of our travel plans. After my divorce, I swore to protect my heart at all costs. Even if it means breaking hers in the process. Ellie What's worse than working for a grumpy single dad? Admitting that I once had a secret crush on him in high school. Thankfully, Rafael Lopez and I have changed since we graduated from Wisteria High. He is a billionaire with a company to run and a child to take care of. I'm an unemployed songwriter he hired to watch his son and teach music. We coexist without any issues until a vacation changes everything. Lines blur and old feelings for Rafael return with vengeance as I face a new dilemma. Being his son's nanny is one thing, but wishing for more? Sounds like a heartbreak song waiting to be written. 'Lauren Asher is an expert at giving readers everything they could ever want in a romance book. It's impossible to avoid becoming addicted to the world she builds' Hannah Grace

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When She Was Good

When She Was Good The heart-stopping Richard & Judy Book Club thriller from the No.1 bestseller by Michael Robotham

THE GRIPPING SUMMER 2021 RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND MASTER OF SUSPENSE A secret room. A silent girl. A shocking truth. Evie Cormac was found at a murder scene six years ago, hiding in a secret room. She has never revealed her real name, why she was in that house, or what she saw. Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven wants to help the traumatised teenager. He thinks unravelling Evie's secrets will free her from the past. But he has no idea what he's about to unleash . . . If you love WHEN SHE WAS GOOD, don't miss the next books, LYING BESIDE YOU and STORM CHILD. __________ WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF 2021 'What makes Michael stand out is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close' Linwood Barclay 'Never lets up on the suspense . . . Definitely Robotham's best to date ' Globe and Mail 'Clever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book' Rachel Abbott 'So good that I rationed my reading as I didn't want to finish it' ***** Reader Review 'Tense, immersive and riveting' ***** Reader Review 'Keeps your attention in a vice-like grip' ***** Reader Review A #1 FICTION BESTSELLER IN AUSTRALIA, AUGUST 2020

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Stone Guardian: A Paranormal Protector Tale

Stone Guardian: A Paranormal Protector Tale by Demelza Carlton

When a disastrous date starts stalking her, Alethea's friends team up to help her summon a demon protector. She never expected the ancient spell to actually work. Or that the protector they summoned would be hotter than any man alive. Stanley Steel definitely remembers dying. What he can't work out is why he's been woken up to serve as the bodyguard to a woman who's the spitting image to the one who killed him. He's supposed to be protecting her from a stalker, but what if the real danger is him?

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The Woman in Me

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

The Woman in Me  is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope. In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.   Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.   

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Truly Unfortunate

Truly Unfortunate by C.A. King

A child's game. A horoscope. A fortune cookie. A magic ball. Death by fortune is truly unfortunate. Growing up in Knoll County wasn't easy, especially without any childhood memories. Truly spent her whole life searching for the answers her mind refused to reveal. There might have been horrors in her past, but her current existence wasn't much better than a nightmare itself. After beginning treatments with a new doctor, disturbing visions began to resurface. The stench of death surrounded her, but where exactly was it coming from?  

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Daughter of the Dawn

Daughter of the Dawn A totally gripping WWII historical novel with a heartbreaking and unforgettable ending by Marion Kummerow

1944, Germany: The war is still raging, as a young woman named Margarete hides from the Nazis in plain sight. With each day that passes, she takes more risks. But will one of those risks ultimately take her to the most evil place on earth? After a bombing led to her identity being mistaken, Margarete Rosenbaum has been living disguised as one of the Nazis themselves, for almost the entire war. But secretly—aided by Stefan , a resistance fighter she’s becoming impossibly drawn to—she is trying to liberate the Jewish workers sent to work on the land she’s inherited, and to sabotage the work of the factory she’s meant to be in charge of. She knows that every day she is risking her life. But she also knows what she has to do. Because it could be her on the other side of the barbed wire fence. And for every person she saves from the Nazis, it’s worth it. Until she is discovered. And to protect the people she had been helping, she knows she must accept her fate. Even when they send her to the very place she’s hoped to save her prisoners from: Auschwitz… Where no one comes out alive. As the war moves towards its brutal end, will she survive to see Stefan again?  A totally heartbreaking story about courage, love and betrayal, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz , Beneath a Scarlet Sky and All the Light We Cannot See . Readers are loving Daughter of the Dawn : “ If you read one book this year make it this one! … The depth of feeling in this book together with the strength of Margarete. Wow! ” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A hold your breath, nail biting, keep the lights on to the last page read … A triumphant and satisfying ending to a great series that had me hooked from the first to last book as I followed Margarete's journey through harrowing times.. A series not to be missed .” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Right from the very start this series had me hooked, it broke my heart, made me cry, as well as pulled my heartstrings and me feel all of the emotions … A series that I think everyone should read.” Spooky’s Maze of Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twists, turns and surprises… Leaves the reader with their heart in their mouth … a fascinating, excellent story… I have loved every minute of it… Historical fiction at its very best .” Shaz’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ What a page turner! … Riveting … Suspenseful… The themes of courage, love and betrayal make this wonderful book a definite keeper!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Brilliant … Margarete, who is pretending to be heiress Annegret Huber has seen so much throughout these books… Will stay with me for a long time … a heartbreaking story about love and betrayal . The writing is sublime.” Rachel Bustin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Page-turning … What a wonderfully triumphant finale to Margarete’s journey… Heartbreaking .” The Staffymum’s Book Nook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Absolutely fascinating … Amazing characters… A book full of emotion, heartbreak and horror that you really can’t put it down .” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ An absolutely triumphant finale! ” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Assassin's Blade

The Assassin's Blade The Throne of Glass Prequel Novellas by Sarah J. Maas

'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME The twist of a knife. The birth of a legend. Step into the world of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas with this collection of prequel novellas. Celaena Sardothien is her kingdom's most feared assassin. Though she works for the powerful Assassin's Guild and its scheming master, Arobynn Hamel, she yields to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. But when Arobynn dispatches her on missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, Celaena finds herself acting independently of his wishes and questioning her own allegiance. If she hopes to escape Arobynn's clutches, Celaena will have to put her faith in her wits and her blade ... knowing that if she fails, she'll lose not just a chance at freedom but her life. A prequel to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass, this collection of five novellas explores the history of this cunning assassin and her enthralling - and deadly - world. Included in this volume: The Assassin and the Pirate Lord The Assassin and the Healer The Assassin and the Desert The Assassin and the Underworld The Assassin and the Empire

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The Little Things We Miss

The Little Things We Miss A Heartbreaking Love Story by Mae East

One Man. One Woman. One Marriage. One plan to destroy it all. The Second World War may be over, but for Katherine Thompson, other battles are only beginning. When she marries Robert, the only man she has ever loved, her life changes forever. She finds herself living the perfect dream with the perfect man. A man she loves completely and, in return, loves her just the same, or so she believes. However, Robert has another love stirring in his soul. An obsessive calling claims his past, while a dangerous woman reaches for his future. But one person stands in the way, and so a plan is born, targeting a marriage and promising the fulfillment of dark desires. But will this plan hatched in the heart of greed trump this couple’s vows, or will their love be strong enough to save them all? The Little Things We Miss is a poignant love story that grabs the heart and changes the soul. It is a journey that resonates at the core of the human spirit, reminding us of the priceless treasures nestled at the center of our every choice.

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The Vacation

The Vacation An utterly gripping thriller packed with suspense by M.M. Chouinard

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “If you read one mystery/thriller this year let this be it… Had me on the edge of my seat and the twists and turns were amazing. I was captivated from the start… I could not put this down and never saw the ending coming.”  Goodreads Reviewer One of them is missing… One of them did it… The Thanksgiving retreat was meant to be a time for them to get away from it all, miles from the secrets that threaten to tear their family apart. But they’re each hiding something: Rose  hopes the pretty house overlooking the sea is just the break her family needs. But as she gazes at the water and remembers her own childhood, she is utterly terrified. Brandon  knows his wife Rose has barely forgiven him for his affair. He’s started drinking again, a road that led him to disaster once before. Brianna , Rose’s sister-in-law, is recovering from her fifth miscarriage, and when she looks at her adorable niece, she can’t help but see the daughter she deserves. Then three-year-old Lily disappears from her bed in the villa. Isolated in what should have been paradise, it quickly becomes clear that one of them took her. As one by one their secrets are uncovered, who will be destroyed next? A completely addictive thriller about every parent’s worst nightmare that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of  The Guest List ,  One by One  and  The Sister-in-Law . What readers are saying about  The Vacation : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Wow!!! What did I just read!!!  An  intense, gripping  thriller filled with suspense, twists and turns that  will keep you at the edge of the seat! … Along with the fast-paced action and twists and turns, the  ending was so gripping and shocking  that I almost couldn’t believe it!!!  What a twisted ending!!! …  Will keep you up all night! ”  Tropical Girl Reads Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ WOWWWWWWWW!  What a great plot,  unbelievable twists … It was  soooooooooo good , I  couldn’t get enough  and now I’m sad I finished it. I  never guessed who was the culprit , and then when it was revealed, there was even more that came out.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ You CANNOT miss this book .  You HAVE to read it . I’m honestly telling you that  I haven’t read such a good thriller in a long time … I loved the ending, it was  totally unexpected!  …  This book made me stay up till 1:30am! …  I couldn’t stop reading . It deserves all the hype. You won’t regret reading it!”  Thriller Books Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Holy cannoli Batman …  Incredible … Starts with a bang—and  it doesn’t slow down for a second . The first chapter is  guaranteed to hook you … There is a  very unexpected, emotional twist  in this book that is  sure to steal your breath away …  Your heart will fall out of your chest . This is  what thrillers are made of , folks.”  KKEC Reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ OMG … the  story grips from the start .  Nail-biting  and  heartbreaking . Eek— I’ll be thinking about the ending  for a long time. It had  everything that a brilliant mystery needs  and I’d  recommend it in a heartbeat! ” Carla Kovach, bestselling thriller writer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Holy Molyyyy! What a book. I could not put this down!  Three families go on a vacation together and you will not believe what happens next… This is truly a thriller and  one book you will not be able to put down .”  My Dog Is My Therapist

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Flawless

Flawless The must-read, small-town romance and TikTok bestseller! by Elsie Silver

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD --- Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison. The rules were simple . . . Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken. I'm the golden boy of professional bull riding. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now, my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I'm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my "full-time supervision." But I don't need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can't stop running . . . A mouth I can't stop thinking about. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldn't cross. That my reputation can't take any more hits-and neither can her damaged heart. I say I'm going to steal it anyway.

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FAKE

FAKE A startling true story of love in a world of liars, cheats, narcissists, fantasists and phonies by Stephanie Wood

Women the world over are brought up to hope, even expect, to find the man of their dreams and live happily ever after. When Stephanie Wood meets a former architect turned farmer she embarks on an exhilarating romance with him. He seems compassionate, loving, truthful. They talk about the future. She falls in love. She also becomes increasingly beset by anxiety at his frequent cancellations, no-shows and bizarre excuses. She starts to wonder, who is this man? When she ends the relationship Stephanie reboots her journalism skills and embarks on a romantic investigation. She discovers a story of mind-boggling duplicity and manipulation. She learns that the man she thought she was in love with doesn’t exist. She also finds she is not alone; that the world is full of smart people who have suffered at the hands of liars, cheats, narcissists, fantasists and phonies, people enormously skilled in the art of deception. In this brilliantly acute and broad-ranging book, Wood, an award-winning writer and journalist, has written a riveting, important account of contemporary love, and the resilience of those who have witnessed its darkest sides.

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From Scratch

From Scratch 10 Meals, 175 Recipes, and Dozens of Techniques You Will Use Over and Over by Michael Ruhlman

From the James Beard Award-winning, New York Times -bestselling author. “Through the recipes for 10 classic meals, he covers how to cook almost anything.” —Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa From Scratch  looks at ten favorite meals, including roast chicken, the perfect omelet, and paella—and then, through 175 recipes, explores myriad alternate pathways that the kitchen invites. A delicious lasagna can be ready in about an hour, or you could turn it into a project: try making and adding some homemade sausage. Explore the limits of from-scratch cooking: make your own pasta, grow your own tomatoes, and make your own homemade mozzarella and ricotta. Ruhlman tells you how.  There are easy and more complex versions for most dishes, vegetarian options, side dishes, sub-dishes, and strategies for leftovers. Ruhlman reflects on the ways that cooking from scratch brings people together, how it can calm the nerves and focus the mind, and how it nourishes us, body and soul.  “Like a master chef clarifying a murky stock into a crystal-clear consommé, Ruhlman detangles the complex web of technique, myth, and folklore that is cooking . . . The lessons are set up in such a way that you can decide exactly how deep a dive you want to take, though with a guide like Ruhlman at your side, that’s most likely a mouth-first leap straight into the deep end.” —J. Kenji López-Alt, New York Times -bestselling-author of The Wok “He’s like a good friend joining you in the kitchen, and this book will certainly become the home cook’s trusted companion.” —Thomas Keller, chef/proprietor, The French Laundry

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Lessons in Chemistry

Lessons in Chemistry The modern classic multi-million-copy bestseller by Bonnie Garmus

Discover the must-read Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, the perfect uplifting summer read, now a major Apple TV series starring Brie Larson. 'The most charming, life-enhancing novel I've read in ages' Sunday Times ‘A page-turning and highly satisfying tale’ – Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle ___________ Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts here Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, she would be the first to point out that there is no such thing. But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to leave her job at the institute, she soon finds herself the reluctant star of America's most beloved cooking show, Supper at Six. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn't just teaching women to cook. She's daring them to change the status quo. One molecule at a time. __________ A Book of the Year for: Guardian , Times , Sunday Times , New York Times , Good Housekeeping , Woman & Home , Stylist , TLS Oprah Daily , Newsweek , Mail on Sunday, Entertainment Weekly, NPR , India Knight, Hay Festival, Waterstones, Amazon, Books are My Bag and many more! Author of the Year at the British Book Awards Winner of the Goodreads Choice Best Debut Novel Award Winner of the Books are My Bag Reader's Choice Award Winner of the Books are My Bag Breakthrough Author Award Shortlisted for the HWA Crown Award Praise for Lessons in Chemistry : ‘Full of humour, heartbreak and characters who feel like real people’ Red Magazine ' Thought-provoking and stylish ' Guardian 'Laugh-out-loud funny and brimming with life, generosity and courage' Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry 'I loved Lessons in Chemistry and am devastated to have finished it !' Nigella Lawson 'A novel that sparks joy with every page' Elizabeth Day, author of Magpie ' Witty and sometimes hilarious ... the Catch-22 of early feminism' Stephen King ‘A beautiful, sharp, funny and dark modern classic . I adored it' Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024 Lessons in Chemistry has sold over 6 million copies worldwide across all formats, The Guardian , December 2023

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The Alternatives

The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

OLWEN. NELL. MAEVE. RHONA. MEET THE FLATTERY SISTERS. 'Superb is the only word for this novel.' Irish Times 'Surprising and delightful... The Alternatives made me laugh, cry, and think .' Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses Four gifted Irish sisters confront an uncertain future in this dazzling novel from a major literary talent. Perfect for fans of Jonathan Franzen, Maggie O'Farrell and Claire Vaye Watkins. Olwen, Nell, Maeve and Rhona were plunged prematurely into adulthood when their parents died in tragic circumstances. Now in their thirties, they have each carved out impressive careers – living distant lives, fighting separate battles. But Olwen's disappearance is about to change everything. A geologist haunted by the weight of the earth's past and a crushing awareness of its volatile future, Olwen abruptly vanishes from her home without a trace. Her sisters track her down to a remote bungalow in rural Ireland, with little electricity and patchy connection to the outside world. Together for the first time in years, the sisters vie to confront old wounds and diagnose new ills – most urgently, Olwen's. Fiercely witty and unexpectedly hopeful, The Alternatives is an unforgettable portrait of a family perched on our collective precipice, told by one of Ireland's most gifted storytellers. A New Statesman 'Book to Look Forward to in 2024'

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The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After

The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn

#1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn presents a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton along with a collection of “second epilogues” to her Bridgerton series—her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. Ever wonder what happens after the Happily Ever After?   Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series remains one of the most beloved among historical romance readers, and this collection of “second epilogues”—stories that take place after the original books end—offers fans more from their favorite characters.    Also unique to this volume is a novella featuring Violet Bridgerton, beloved mother of the eight Bridgerton siblings, in addition to second epilogues for The Duke and I; The Viscount Who Loved Me; An Offer from a Gentleman; Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, With Love; When He Was Wicked, It’s in His Kiss; and On the Way to the Wedding sure to satisfy the legions of Julia Quinn fans.

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