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THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSON OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD 'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING *** The third book in the Blackwater series. Perdido, 1928. Torn apart by the continuing tensions between Mary-Love and her daughter-in-law Elinor, the Caskey family must also confront other crises. As the economy plummets and relationships sour, something sinister is prowling the darkest recesses of the Caskey household. Patient, implacable, waiting to catch its next victim in its deadly web... READERS SAY: 'I would recommend it to anyone -fans of soap operas, ghost stories, southern horror, southern gothic, creature features, mysteries, 80's horror and just plain rip-roaring FUN!' 'This series is only getting better with each book.' 'Epic, gargantuan, [a] breathtaking masterpiece.' 'Excellent! This series keeps on getting better.' 'This slice of life, supernatural Southern Gothic is a must read! It is everything that horror fans got into reading for, and so much more.'

Rina de Archard ist tot.Zumindest glaubt das die Unterwelt.In Wahrheit ist sie gefangen - in den Händen eines Mannes, der sie nicht nur besitzen, sondern benutzen will, um ganz Italien zu kontrollieren.Während sie um ihr Überleben kämpft, setzen die Männer, deren Herzen sie beherrscht, bereits alles daran, sie zu finden.Matteo ... unberechenbar, gefährlich und kurz davor zu zerbrechen.Davide ... strategisch, gnadenlos und bereit, alles für sie zu tun.Dark Mafia Romance. Ab 18. Der Nachfolger zu SINS OF THE DEVIL, mit den Söhnen von Carver de Medici. Enthält potenziell triggernde Inhalte und folgende Tropes: Disabled MMC, Obsessive MMCs, Morally Grey FMC, Love Triangle with High Stakes, He Falls First, Lots of Banter, Slow Burn, High Tension, Touch Her And D!e

Rina de Archard ist tot.Zumindest glaubt das die Unterwelt.In Wahrheit ist sie gefangen - in den Händen eines Mannes, der sie nicht nur besitzen, sondern benutzen will, um ganz Italien zu kontrollieren.Während sie um ihr Überleben kämpft, setzen die Männer, deren Herzen sie beherrscht, bereits alles daran, sie zu finden.Matteo ... unberechenbar, gefährlich und kurz davor zu zerbrechen.Davide ... strategisch, gnadenlos und bereit, alles für sie zu tun.Dark Mafia Romance. Ab 18. Der Nachfolger zu SINS OF THE DEVIL, mit den Söhnen von Carver de Medici. Enthält potenziell triggernde Inhalte und folgende Tropes: Disabled MMC, Obsessive MMCs, Morally Grey FMC, Love Triangle with High Stakes, He Falls First, Lots of Banter, Slow Burn, High Tension, Touch Her And D!e

Villette by Charlotte Brontë is a psychological novel about loneliness, identity, and unrequited love. It follows Lucy Snowe, an Englishwoman who travels alone to the fictional city of Villette to teach at a girls' school. Reserved and introspective, Lucy struggles with isolation, cultural differences, and her suppressed emotions. She quietly observes those around her-especially Dr. John, with whom she falls in love, and the passionate, mercurial professor Paul Emanuel, who gradually becomes her true companion. The novel explores Lucy's inner life, her search for independence, and the tension between reason and passion. Unlike Brontë's earlier Jane Eyre, Villette ends ambiguously, leaving readers uncertain about Lucy's ultimate fate and highlighting her resilience in the face of solitude.

'The desert hides dark secrets...' MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It's an epic journey that'll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains - and closer to the answers she's been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence's past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . . Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech 'A love story and a thriller all in one' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Epic storytelling' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly spellbinding' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A book to lose yourself in' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of mystery and drama' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all....' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of twists and turns' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a story of family, friendships, love and war' ¿¿¿¿¿ A 'gripping story of love, betrayal and danger' Woman's Weekly 'An enthralling story' Woman 'An utterly atmospheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner' SUSAN LEWIS 'A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game' GILL PAUL 'A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets' KATE FURNIVALL ''The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there' LIZ TRENOW 'A tense, thrilling story full of murders and mysteries . . . this atmospheric story will transport you to the heart of Morocco' Daily Record

Two writers. One holiday. A romcom waiting to happen... ------- 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us 'A great love story' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here 'The perfect escapist romp' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With You January is a hopeless romantic who narrates her life like she's the lead in a blockbuster movie. Gus is a serious literary type who thinks true love is a fairy-tale. But January and Gus have more in common than you'd think: They're both broke. They've got crippling writer's block. And they need to write bestsellers before summer ends. The result? A bet to swap genres and see who gets published first. The risk? In telling each other's stories, their worlds might be changed entirely... Set over one sizzling summer, Beach Read is a witty love story that will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and fall head over heels. For fans of The Flat Share and If I Never Met You. ------- 'My heart ached for January, and Gus is to die for - a steamy, smart and perceptive romance' Josie Silver, One Night on the Island 'Full of banter, heat, and sexual tension, I felt the thrill of falling in love right alongside January and Gus. A gorgeous page-turner of a novel' Laura Jane Williams, One Night With You 'Funny, and seriously sizzling' Best 'If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' Sally Thorne, The Hating Game 'Touching and heartfelt . . . I closed this book with a satisfied sigh' Jasmine Guillory, While We Were Dating 'Clever and funny, this is a tender love story' Woman & Home Emily Henry, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024

'The desert hides dark secrets...' MARRAKECH 1966 Vicky Baudin steps onto a train winding through Morocco, looking for the grandmother she has never met. It's an epic journey that'll take her to the edge of Atlas Mountains - and closer to the answers she's been craving all her life. But dark secrets whisper amongst the dunes. And in unlocking the mystery of Clemence's past, Vicky will unearth great danger too . . . Five-star reader reviews for Night Train to Marrakech 'A love story and a thriller all in one' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Epic storytelling' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly spellbinding' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A book to lose yourself in' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous, heart-stopping read, absolutely unputdownable in places' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of mystery and drama' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Political tensions, murders and love, this book has them all....' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of twists and turns' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A historical novel, this is also a suspenseful thriller' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Atmospheric, drew me into the souks of Marrakech' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a story of family, friendships, love and war' ¿¿¿¿¿ A 'gripping story of love, betrayal and danger' Woman's Weekly 'An enthralling story' Woman 'An utterly atmospheric, gripping read that transports you to Marrakech . . . a real page-turner' SUSAN LEWIS 'A world of stunning beauty and extreme danger . . . Dinah Jefferies is at the top of her game' GILL PAUL 'A mouthwatering read, intense and emotional. I loved it. Its characters hooked me irresistibly and stole my heart . . . a wonderful, heart-wrenching tale of love, danger and bone-chilling secrets' KATE FURNIVALL ''The seductive colours, sights, sounds and aromas of Marrakech, with a hidden, darker side, are so powerfully evoked that you are instantly transported there' LIZ TRENOW 'A tense, thrilling story full of murders and mysteries . . . this atmospheric story will transport you to the heart of Morocco' Daily Record

Willkommen an der Night Academy Nach dem mysteriösen Tod ihrer Eltern besitzt die junge Vampirin Mina nichts mehr – keine Familie, kein Zuhause, keine Zukunft. Auf der Suche nach sich selbst begegnet sie dem ebenso rätselhaften wie verwirrend anziehenden Oliver, der ihr einen Platz an seiner Night Academy anbietet. Doch die altehrwürdige Universität nahe der schottischen Grenze wird von Vampiradligen regiert, die Machtkämpfe untereinander austragen. Als Mina zwischen die Fronten gerät, muss sie bald erkennen, dass ihre Rolle in den Konflikten größer ist, als sie glaubt – und dass der charismatische Oliver der Letzte ist, an den sie ihr Herz verlieren sollte. Urban Fantasy  im ländlichen Großbritannien.  // "Kiss of Nightmares" ist ein in sich abgeschlossener Einzelband .// Vampires ‍♀️‍♂️ Spice Enemies-to-Lovers ❤ Epic Tension Forbidden Desires ❤️

She was born to save this world. But falling in love will destroy it. Still reeling from the mysterious deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when strangers arrive with stories of long-lost magic, Ary is thrust into a fate far largerthan her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to plunge the world into corrupted darkness. And Ary is the only one who can stop him. They say she has royal blood. That magic runs in her veins. That she is already promised in marriage-to a powerful commander whose army is her only hope of winning the coming war. But her fiercest challenge will not be on the battlefield... Assigned to shape her into a warrior is a man cloaked in violence and secrets. Cold, arrogant, and maddeningly unreadable, he isn't her betrothed-but he may be her undoing... Ary is powerless to resist the impossible attraction building between them. Will she follow her destiny? Or risk everything for a love as wild and dangerous as the power that's awakening inside her? Shadows are closing in. Love is the greatest threat of all. And the fate of the world rests in the hands of a grieving girl who never asked to be chosen. See why readers love The Silversmith: " The vibes were impeccable!!! We've got a morally grey man who is somehow a golden retriever just for her. The yearning in this book had me kicking my feet ... Delicious tension and yearning... The ending had my jaw on the floor." kaila.books, ¿¿¿¿¿ " What a LOVE STORY . What a love story... This is a PERFECT romantasy . I truly have no notes... The tension is incredible ... A contender for one of my favorites of all time." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " I am absolutely FLOORED. 5 ¿¿ ... The romance between Smyth and Ella was brimming with tension and longing ... The ending had me sitting up straight in bed, speechless, feeling a literal ache in my chest... SO GOOD!!! " lizzreadz, ¿¿¿¿¿ " I cried, I squealed, curled my toes ... Everyone should be prepared to fall in love with this... Lies, deception, arranged marriage, spells, curses, YEARNING (oh gods the yearning) ... I felt every emotion... I am thoroughly obsessed ." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " I NEED EVERYONE TO READ THIS BOOK!!! It ruined and revived me all at once... The romance?? Divine. All-consuming ... I'm still squealing... I swear I highlighted the entire book... So exciting, everything I love in a fantasy!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ " I fell in love with this book... It was just so beautiful and captivating ... An MMC, who has a way with words, and would burn the world down for her with no regrets... Had me hooked." kindleandmagic, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I haven't highlighted so many amazing passages in a book ever! The yearning is next level for Ary and her brooding bodyguard... And that ending... Wow! " Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

THIS EXCLUSIVE EDITION FEATURES STUNNING DIGITAL EDGE ARTWORK AND A POSTCARD WITH MAP ARTWORK *THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . . THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . . BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS? OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ? A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva , a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix , unrivalled in battle. When their paths cross, despite initial distrust - then unwelcome attraction - Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . . Soon Jules is forced to question everything he's ever known - including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty. Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals. PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace 'A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ' A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk 'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 'A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written' Vanessa Len, bestselling author of Only a Monster 'A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.' Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.' 'This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession , and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story .' 'It completely consumed me.' 'I loved everything about this book , from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping... ugh so good.' 'My new obsession , I will never stop recommending this book! ' 'WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'

THIS EXCLUSIVE EDITION FEATURES STUNNING DIGITAL EDGE ARTWORK AND A POSTCARD WITH MAP ARTWORK *THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . . THEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . . BUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS? OR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ? A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva , a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix , unrivalled in battle. When their paths cross, despite initial distrust - then unwelcome attraction - Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . . Soon Jules is forced to question everything he's ever known - including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty. Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals. PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace 'A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ' A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk 'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 'A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written' Vanessa Len, bestselling author of Only a Monster 'A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.' Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.' 'This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession , and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story .' 'It completely consumed me.' 'I loved everything about this book , from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping... ugh so good.' 'My new obsession , I will never stop recommending this book! ' 'WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'

The sharp-witted delivery of Zara Hampton-Brown (God of Malice) meets the velvety aloof arrogance of James Joseph (God of Pain), as they serve up tension in this steamy enemies-to-lovers sports romance.Welcome to the Game, Set, Match series, where love is found both on and off the scoreboard. From Hannah Bicknell, Her Advantage is the perfect spicy, enemies to lovers sports romance for fans of Elle Kennedy and Heated Rivalry .Rule #1: Never meet your heroes.Rule #2: Never fall for them.Leo James knows everything about George Hampden. She knows his stats, his cold on-court precision, and the fact that she's been secretly in love with him for years.Then she actually meets him.George is aloof, arrogant, and currently the biggest headache for Leo's luxury concierge firm. Now, she has to manage the man she once adored; he's trying to win Wimbledon while she tries to keep her heart off the scoreboard.Will their chemistry take them to match point, or be a disastrous double fault?

THE DARK GOTHIC HORROR PHENOMENON, PERFECT FOR FANS OF GRADY HENDRIX, STEPHEN KING, AND SHIRLEY JACKSON OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD 'RIVETING, TERRIFYING...JUST ABSOLUTELY GREAT' STEPHEN KING *** The third book in the Blackwater series. Perdido, 1928. Torn apart by the continuing tensions between Mary-Love and her daughter-in-law Elinor, the Caskey family must also confront other crises. As the economy plummets and relationships sour, something sinister is prowling the darkest recesses of the Caskey household. Patient, implacable, waiting to catch its next victim in its deadly web... READERS SAY: 'I would recommend it to anyone -fans of soap operas, ghost stories, southern horror, southern gothic, creature features, mysteries, 80's horror and just plain rip-roaring FUN!' 'This series is only getting better with each book.' 'Epic, gargantuan, [a] breathtaking masterpiece.' 'Excellent! This series keeps on getting better.' 'This slice of life, supernatural Southern Gothic is a must read! It is everything that horror fans got into reading for, and so much more.'

What if your dream was against all odds? Liz O'Brien doesn't want to fall in love. All she has ever wanted is to be a professional show-jumper and now it's within her grasp. She'll do anything to succeed . . . even if that means keeping secrets from those around her. Matt has no intention of falling in love, either. He has never known a thrill like show-jumping. Intense, exhilarating and fast-paced - for Matt, nothing beats the rush that comes with a win. But then Matt and Liz are thrown together as rivals, and as desire begins to take over, tension grows between them. Both must fight against all odds for their dreams - and for each other.

Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. My love for him felt so total and so annihilating that it was often impossible for me to see him clearly at all. Years ago, Sukie moved in with Nathan because her mother was dead and her father was difficult, and she had nowhere else to go. Now they are on the brink of the inevitable. Sally Rooney is one of the most acclaimed young talents of recent years. With her minute attention to the power dynamics in everyday speech, she builds up sexual tension and throws a deceptively low-key glance at love and death.

Villette by Charlotte Brontë is a psychological novel about loneliness, identity, and unrequited love. It follows Lucy Snowe, an Englishwoman who travels alone to the fictional city of Villette to teach at a girls' school. Reserved and introspective, Lucy struggles with isolation, cultural differences, and her suppressed emotions. She quietly observes those around her-especially Dr. John, with whom she falls in love, and the passionate, mercurial professor Paul Emanuel, who gradually becomes her true companion. The novel explores Lucy's inner life, her search for independence, and the tension between reason and passion. Unlike Brontë's earlier Jane Eyre, Villette ends ambiguously, leaving readers uncertain about Lucy's ultimate fate and highlighting her resilience in the face of solitude.

How dare you leave me here with these people card.Funny coworker leaving job gifts.You are dead to us leaving gift.Women retirement.The queen has retired.Ladies retirement coworker.Goodbye tension hello pension.Happy retirement men.The king has retired How dare you leave us.You're dead to us.Female funny retirement coworker farewell boss goodbye,luck good bye love you,congrats on escaping traitor.Quitter work made us coworkers but sarcasm made us friends.Sarcastic funny coworker leaving new job colleague Doppelwandig isoliert: hält Getränke heiß oder kalt Edelstahl, BPA-frei Auslaufsicherer Deckel mit transparentem Schieberegler

What if your dream was against all odds? Liz O'Brien doesn't want to fall in love. All she has ever wanted is to be a professional show-jumper and now it's within her grasp. She'll do anything to succeed . . . even if that means keeping secrets from those around her. Matt has no intention of falling in love, either. He has never known a thrill like show-jumping. Intense, exhilarating and fast-paced - for Matt, nothing beats the rush that comes with a win. But then Matt and Liz are thrown together as rivals, and as desire begins to take over, tension grows between them. Both must fight against all odds for their dreams - and for each other.

Team Avatar returns in a new omnibus boxed set, collecting the Avatar: The Last Airbender stories written by Eisner Award Winner Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Lunar New Year Love Story, Dragon Hoops). After the defeat of Fire Lord Ozai, tensions are still high in the Four Nations. Not everyone has forgiven the Fire Nation, and after Team Avatar’s time at war, even their homes have changed—and perhaps not always for the better. Follow Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Suki, and the rest of your favorite characters from the original Nickelodeon series Avatar: The Last Airbender as their adventures continue!  This new boxed set of omnibuses includes the complete stories written by Gene Luen Yang and with art by Gurihiru, created in collaboration with series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko: Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Promise          Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Search           Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Rift          Avatar: The Last Airbender - Smoke and Shadow           Avatar: The Last Airbender - North and South

He bound her with a curse. He betrayed her at her lowest. But now, he's giving her control over his soul. From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a deliciously witchy romantasy. Life as a witch at Henbane Coven was already complicated for Selene Bowers, but having a soulmate like Memnon the Cursed? That's a whole new level of chaos. After being forced into a magical marriage pact with the powerful ancient sorcerer, who not only framed her for murder but claims she betrayed him in a past life, Selene is grappling with too many dark questions and not enough memories. But when her full memory returns, both Selene and Memnon discover that the truth is not at all what it sems. Desperate to make amends, Memnon offers her something unthinkable: a binding spell that makes him hers to command. His power. His mind. Even his heart. But there's a catch: if she ever truly falls for him, the bond shatters, and all bets are off. As her enemies close in and the halls of Henbane turn deadlier, Selene must decide whether she can trust the man she once loved-or if this cursed love story is destined to end in fire. A sexy, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of ACOTAR and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! Tropes to love: Dark academia with witches Magic with a price Reincarnation Enemies-to-lovers vibes with ancient tension Fated mates (but make it cursed) Morally gray love interest Magical marriage pact Love from readers: "The tension, the spice, the danger...it all ties together in a way that had me flipping pages at full speed." - Amazon "Witches, shifters, sorcerers, ancient curses, and a love that lasts through time? Bet." - Goodreads "What. A. Ride! Selene and Memnon are the ultimate power couple." - Amazon "Bespelled completely surpassed all of my expectations. I can't even put into words how magical this book was." - Goodreads

He bound her with a curse. He betrayed her at her lowest. But now, he's giving her control over his soul. From bestselling indie author and TikTok favorite Laura Thalassa comes a deliciously witchy romantasy. Life as a witch at Henbane Coven was already complicated for Selene Bowers, but having a soulmate like Memnon the Cursed? That's a whole new level of chaos. After being forced into a magical marriage pact with the powerful ancient sorcerer, who not only framed her for murder but claims she betrayed him in a past life, Selene is grappling with too many dark questions and not enough memories. But when her full memory returns, both Selene and Memnon discover that the truth is not at all what it sems. Desperate to make amends, Memnon offers her something unthinkable: a binding spell that makes him hers to command. His power. His mind. Even his heart. But there's a catch: if she ever truly falls for him, the bond shatters, and all bets are off. As her enemies close in and the halls of Henbane turn deadlier, Selene must decide whether she can trust the man she once loved--or if this cursed love story is destined to end in fire. A sexy, high-stakes romantasy perfect for fans of ACOTAR and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! Tropes to love: Dark academia with witches Magic with a price Reincarnation Enemies-to-lovers vibes with ancient tension Fated mates (but make it cursed) Morally gray love interest Magical marriage pact Love from readers: "The tension, the spice, the danger...it all ties together in a way that had me flipping pages at full speed." -- ★★★★★ Amazon "Witches, shifters, sorcerers, ancient curses, and a love that lasts through time? Bet." -- ★★★★★ Goodreads "What. A. Ride! Selene and Memnon are the ultimate power couple." -- ★★★★★ Amazon "Bespelled completely surpassed all of my expectations. I can't even put into words how magical this book was." -- ★★★★★ Goodreads

From the New York Times bestselling author of Station Eleven Lilia has been leaving people behind her entire life. Haunted by her inability to remember her early childhood, and by a mysterious shadow that seems to dog her wherever she goes, Lilia moves restlessly from city to city, abandoning lovers and friends along the way. But then she meets Eli, and he's not ready to let her go, not without a fight. Gorgeously written, charged with tension and foreboding, Emily St. John Mandel's Last Night in Montreal is the story of a life spent at the centre of a criminal investigation. It is a novel about identity, love and amnesia, the depths and limits of family bonds and - ultimately - about the nature of obsession.

In this medical thriller, three female doctors struggle to survive in a San Francisco hospital's "boy's club," as they encounter the challenges of the medical profession, a murder charge, and a deadly wager.The only three females in a group of new residents, the women quickly become roommates and friends, face long hours, a frenetic work pace, and unwanted advances from male colleagues. One becomes involved in unsavory underworld activities, another employs questionable medical skills that are overlooked by the male administrators who value her other services, and another tries to forget a lost love. Racing from life-and-death decisions to the tension-packed fireworks of a murder trial, Nothing Lasts Forever lays bare the ambitions and fears of healers and killers, lovers and betrayers.

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE** In a small town in Northern Ontario, Arthur and his brother Jake are divided by temperament, ambition and their shared love for the same woman. Arthur and Jake are brothers yet worlds apart. Arthur is shy, dutiful and set to inherit his father's farm. Jake is handsome and reckless, and dangerous to know. When Laura arrives in their community, tensions are pushed to the edge of tragedy... Spanning the 1930s to the post-war years, The Other Side of the Bridge explores love, betrayal and the enduring weight of memory within a tightly bound rural community. 'An enthralling read, both straightforward and wonderfully intricate' Guardian 'Evokes beautifully the big joys and sorrows of most people, no matter how small their town' The Times

Produktdetails Autor , Tahereh Mafi, |Genre , Fantasy, |Altersempfehlung , ab 14 Jahren, |Sprache , Englisch, |Anzahl Seiten , 176, |Verlag , HarperCollins, |Einband , Gebundene Ausgabe, |Erscheinungsdatum , 2026-07-30, |ISBN-Nummer , 9780008794774, | Allgemein Themenwelten , Amerikanische Belletristik / Kinder- u. Jugendliteratur Englische Bücher / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Fantasy / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Englisch / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Kinder- u. Jugendliteratur / Englisch Kinder- u. Jugendliteratur / Jugendliteratur / Ab 14 Jahre Kriminalroman / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Science Fiction / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur Freundschaft / Kinderliteratur Jugendliteratur YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary empfohlenes Alter: ab ca. 12 Jahre empfohlenes Alter: ab ca. 14 Jahre Kinder/Jugendliche: Allgemeine moderne und zeitgenössische Belletristik Kinder/Jugendliche: Spekulative utopische und dystopische Literatur Kinder/Jugendliche: Science-Fiction Kinder/Jugendliche: Zeitgenössische und Urban Fantasy Kinder/Jugendliche: Freundschaftsgeschichten Kinder/Jugendliche: Romantische Geschichten Liebesgeschichten tiktok hardback heroine romantasy morally grey hardcover sprayed edge: special finishes coming-of-age addictive binge emotion power sad love heart-break mystery enemies to lovers friends to lovers found family aaron james warner juliette ferrars bookstagram slow burn spicy doomed love booktok dystopian revenge assassin action tension siblings family science fiction fantasy future post-apocalyptic rebellion government control survival adventure suspense thriller conspiracy resistance ribbon, |

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ULTIMATE ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS ROMANTASY 'Enchanting and deeply romantic' REBECCA ROSS CRIMSON MOTH is published as HEARTLESS HUNTER in North America. The only thing more treacherous than being a witch is falling in love... A HUNTED WITCH The revolution reigns. The witches who once ruled are hidden, hunted. Rune is one of them. A socialite by day, she is the Crimson Moth by night. A vigilante bent on saving her own, her next rescue demands she court Gideon Sharpe - a notorious witch hunter and unforgiving revolutionary. A WITCH HUNTER Gideon will pursue the Crimson Moth to the ends of the earth, and her trail leads him to Rune. But beneath her façade might be his match. Except what if she's the very villain he's been hunting? The dangerously romantic start to Kristen Ciccarelli's New York Timesbestselling fantasy series Spice ¿: ¿¿ Tropes ¿: Witch x Witch Hunter ¿¿ Enemies to Lovers ¿¿¿¿ Heroine Vigilante ¿ Outlawed Magic ¿¿ Brother's Best Friend ¿¿¿¿¿¿ High Stakes ¿¿ Slow Burn Romance ¿¿¿ Forbidden Desires ¿¿¿ Epic Tension ¿ Published in the US as Heartless Hunter

'A genuine page-turner' FREYA MARSKE, author of A Marvellous Light and Cinder House A sparkling historical fantasy filled with arcane magic, deadly conspiracies and an irresistible queer romance. Perfect for fans of Freya Marske, Alexis Hall, and Bridgerton mixed with magic. Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he didn't expect was for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father's hated rivals. Now they must all be locked inside mouldering Monterris Court for the duration of the contract negotiations, along with head negotiator, master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare - beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare - an old flame Nic has neither forgiven nor forgotten. What could go wrong? Only a dead body turning up mere hours after they lock the doors. The first could be an accident, but a second death reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court, and long-buried secrets begin to surface. As accusations fly, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover the killer before they become the next targets . . . 'A delectable read, brimming with mystery and filled with the tensions of past love. ' C.S. PACAT, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise

Impersonating her sister was the easy part. Falling for her sister's enemy wasn't. Erika Morgan is used to being the wrong twin. The overlooked one. The shadow. So when a devastating accident puts her in her famous sister's spotlight, she does what any sensible person would do: panics, agrees to impersonate her, and prays no one notices she's not the sister they wanted. Enter Stefan Cruz: her sister's gorgeous, infuriating co-star with a grudge, razor-sharp intuition, walls no one has breached in years-and absolutely no reason to keep Erika's secret when he discovers it. But he does. Worse, he keeps looking at her like she's someone worth finding. Now she's stranded in paradise with a man who sees too much, a director who can end careers with a word-and wants something she's not willing to give, and a lie that could cost her everything-including the one person who finally sees her. The only way out is through: stop hiding in her sister's shadow and step into the light as herself. Even if it burns. The Hollywood Switch-Up is a full length standalone contemporary romance and first in The Hollywood Fairytale series. It's perfect for readers who want sharp wit, slow-burn tension, spice, and love stories where the heroine saves herself. Mistaken identity / Twin switch Enemies to lovers Forced proximity He falls first Protective hero Hidden identity Age gap Forbidden love Grumpy + Sunshine

A sweeping novel of love, passion, and freedom, Mitla Pass stands as an epic look at modern Middle Eastern history and is quite possibly Uris's most autobiographical work. Gideon Zadok arrives in Israel with every intention to research a new book, mend a broken marriage, and improve his dysfunctional family. But as political tensions escalate and his family is evacuated, Zadok asks to follow Israeli paratroopers to secure Mitla Pass and finds himself in the midst of one of the largest global crises of the twentieth century.

A sweeping novel of love, passion, and freedom, Mitla Pass stands as an epic look at modern Middle Eastern history and is quite possibly Uris's most autobiographical work. Gideon Zadok arrives in Israel with every intention to research a new book, mend a broken marriage, and improve his dysfunctional family. But as political tensions escalate and his family is evacuated, Zadok asks to follow Israeli paratroopers to secure Mitla Pass and finds himself in the midst of one of the largest global crises of the twentieth century.