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🩸 PRE ORDER THE NEWEST NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE STARVING SAINTS 🩸 The only thing more terrifying than a brood's hunger . . . is its mothers. -- Beatrice is a broodmother. A vampire of blood and nurture, charged with guiding the newly undead through their first, transformational years. Beneath her patron's skyscraper, in a buried warren of abandoned offices, she raises her fledglings-two difficult, hungry children of the night. But when she takes on another, the balance ruptures. Her hunger swells beyond control. Her body alters, betraying its purpose. And the careful boundaries of her existence begin to dissolve. Seeking understanding, Beatrice turns to a mortal who might help her name what she is becoming. Yet their growing intimacy is its own danger, threatening to uncover all that's long been kept hidden from humanity. And in a world governed by secrecy, even the smallest revelation could prove fatal. To Beatrice. To her brood. To the entire coven. -- " Fascinating, compelling, impossible to look away from. " Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of All These Bodies " A compulsively readable story cradling a powerful look at motherhood, filtered through the lens of vampirism ." Kelley Armstrong, New York Times Bestselling author " MILKTEETH takes a fresh new bite out of the vampire lore, and in doing so spills onto these pages crimson mystery, mind-twisty plotlines, and incredible new characters. As elegant as it is brutal. Brava to Caitlin Starling! " Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Red Empire and Ghosts of the Void. " With its compelling plot, deft writing, and original premise, this novel will quickly seduce you, but be careful: it has teeth. " Johanna van Veen, Author of My Darling Dreadful Thing and Blood on Her Tongue -- Readers love Caitlin Starling:- 'Drenched in debauchery and brimming with bacchanalian madness' 5* READER REVIEW 'Astronomical levels of gay, but in a horrifically violent, toxic, and evil way' 5* READER REVIEW

*WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION* 'Beautifully written, thought-provoking, and unforgettable ... If you want a good understanding of how the issues that cause poverty are intertwined, you should read this book' Bill Gates, Best Books of 2017 Arleen spends nearly all her money on rent but is kicked out with her kids in Milwaukee's coldest winter for years. Doreen's home is so filthy her family call it 'the rat hole'. Lamar, a wheelchair-bound ex-soldier, tries to work his way out of debt for his boys. Scott, a nurse turned addict, lives in a gutted-out trailer. This is their world. And this is the twenty-first century: where fewer and fewer people can afford a simple roof over their head. 'Essential. A compelling and damning exploration of the abuse of one of our basic human rights: shelter.' Owen Jones 'If I could require the president to read one book it would be Evicted' Zadie Smith

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY FRIENDS, ANXIOUS PEOPLE AND A MAN CALLED OVE, F REDRIK BACKMAN From the author of MY FRIENDS, the Sunday Times Bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards Fiction 2025 winner! **NOW A MAJOR HBO TV SERIES** 'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' JOJO MOYES 'I couldn't put it down. Heart-rending and engrossing' 5***** Reader Review _________ In a large Swedish forest, Beartown hides a dark secret . . . Cut-off from everywhere else, it experiences the kind of isolation that tears people apart. And each year, more and more of the town is swallowed by the forest. Then the town is offered a bright new future. But it is all put in jeopardy by a single, brutal act. It divides the town into those who think it should be hushed up and forgotten, and those who'll risk the future to see justice done. Who will speak up? Could you stand by and stay silent? Or would you risk everything for justice? Which side would you be on? _________ 'A mature, compassionate novel' Sunday Times 'You'll love this engrossing novel' People 'You know a book is good when you don't want it to end' 5***** reader review PRAISE FOR ANXIOUS PEOPLE 'A brilliant and comforting read' MATT HAIG 'Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy' A.J. PEARCE 'A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life' GUARDIAN 'I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know' BUZZFEED 'Captures the messy essence of being human' WASHINGTON POST

"Everything you want in a summer thriller: voyeuristic, atmospheric and ingenious . . . a read-it-in-one-sitting type of book."--Emiko Jean, People (Most Anticipated Summer Reads) "Catherine Steadman more than delivers."--Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Feast A woman spying on her glamorous neighbors discovers a terrifying secret in this twisty psychological thriller from the bestselling author of the Reese's Book Club Something in the Water... These are your neighbors. One is a killer. Reeling from a very recent divorce, Frankie has moved into a glamorous London neighborhood. This is a new chapter in her life. She's decided to put down roots with Blue, the beautiful Persian cat she left her marriage with. But little doubts about her perfect new life start to grow, and when Blue returns one night from slipping into places he shouldn't, Frankie's concerns solidify. Two words are roughly scratched into his collar: help me. Unsettled and unwilling to ignore the incident, Frankie roots out an old unused "cat cam" collar. What slowly begins as a voyeuristic fascination with her neighbors and the secrets they're hiding soon turns into a perilous quest for the truth that threatens to bring untold terrors to her doorstep. A riveting thriller about the terrible secrets hidden behind the pastel-colored façade of one of London's most upscale enclaves, Nine Lives is catnip for suspense readers everywhere and perfect for fans of modern classics like The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window.

One with You will take you to the very limits of obsession - and introduce you to a hero you'll never forget . . . One of the bestselling love stories of the century _______ Falling in love with Gideon Cross was the easiest thing I've ever done. It happened instantly. Completely. Irrevocably. But staying married to him is the fight of my life. Our love is both a refuge from the storm and the most violent of tempests. Two damaged souls entwined as one. We have borne our deepest, ugliest secrets to one another. Gideon has given me everything. Now, I must prove I can be the shelter for him that he is for me. Together, we could stand against those who work so viciously to come between us. Committing to love was only the beginning. Fighting for it will either set us free . . . or break us apart. Daringly sensual and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page. _______ Praise for Sylvia Day: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've ever read before' Reveal 'Riveting, sensual . . . You won't be disappointed' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of sex and gripping story lines' Sun 'If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books' 5***** Reader Review 'A powerful love story' 5***** Reader Review

'ROLLICKING AND ENTERTAINING' People Magazine 'BY TURNS HILARIOUS, HEART-BREAKING, SATIRICAL, CUTTING AND FUN' Laura Jane Williams, bestselling author of Our Stop 'FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES CURTIS SITTENFELD, NORA EPHRON, ALISON ESPACH, OR, WELL, ANYONE' Joanna Rackoff, author of MY SALINGER YEAR 'VIVID, HILARIOUS CHARACTERS AND DELICIOUS DRAMA' Reader review 'THE SEXIEST, FUNNIEST BOOK PARTY YOU'LL BE INVITED TO ALL YEAR' Grant Ginder, author of THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING 'A CLEVER, HEARTFELT READ' Reader review 'A FUNNY, DEEPLY WISE NOVEL THAT CAPTURES ALL THE THRILLS AND ACHES OF SETTING OUT IN THE WORLD' Morgan Dick, author of The Favourite Daughter Two rival editors. One career-making opportunity. One shared desk. Rebecca Blume knows two things about Ben Heath: He's a new editor at a rival publishing division, and he has terrible desk-sharing skills. What starts as a battle of passive-aggressive Post-it notes escalates after the death of literary titan Edward David Adams, A.K.A. "the Lion," when Rebecca and Ben are thrown into a fierce competition to land his estate. But when secrets about the Lion emerge, they are forced to ask--what role do they want to play in his legacy? And is their Post-it war actually . . . flirting? A funny, sexy, unexpectedly moving novel that weaves a contemporary workplace romance with a gripping historical narrative set in the 1980s New York publishing industry.

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time 'Exciting and unputdownable with a twisted plot that carries you forward. You will be hooked!' 5***** Reader Review 'Dick Francis' knowledge and great expertise in gripping the reader is second to none' 5***** Reader Review ______ Free choice? There's no such thing, according to Lee Morris. Choice is pre-determined by your traits. Stratton Park racecourse faces ruin in the hands of a squabbling family. Lee is slowly sucked into the turmoil, unwillingly on the surface but half-understanding the deep compulsions that influence his decisions. One road leads to safety, another to death. How do you know which is which? Lee's choices and their consequences bring deadly results, but the road to escape is there, if he can find it. Horses and racing are familiar ingredients, but this time there are also children, houses, roots and decisions . . . Danger? Naturally. Stratton Park racecourse is worth multi-millions, and all of the Stratton family are playing to win. Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Decider is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis. Praise for Dick Francis: 'As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror 'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman 'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph 'A regular winner . . . as smooth, swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life 'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard 'Still the master' Racing Post

Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy s back! Spring is finally here, and Froggy can t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let Go, Froggy! Is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd. A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing read-aloud. . . . Should be a storytime favorite. School Library Journal "Remkiewicz's illustrations are as punchy as ever, and his exaggeratedly expressive characters are almost infectiously eager." Publishers Weekly An IRA-CBC Children's Choice A Children's Book of the Month Club Main Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection

THE GRIPPING NEW DI STRATTON THRILLER FROM THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF BELIEVE It's every mother's worst nightmare. Your son is gone. And everyone's a suspect... 'Suspenseful and kept me guessing with a killer twist' 5***** Reader Review 'Brilliantly plotted...an intense, emotional read' 5***** Reader Review ----- Laura is ready to start a new chapter. Between her messy divorce with her ex-husband, and moving in with her new fiancé, her son Benjy and her successful writing career have been her only constants. Until that fateful day. The afternoon starts like any other. Laura collects Benjy from school, then heads upstairs to write. It's not until the sun is setting that she realises the house is quiet. Too quiet. It's not until she sees the footprints in the garden that she knows something is terribly wrong. One set is undeniably Benjy's. It's the other set that strikes fear in her heart - those of an adult. Someone who took her son, right from under her nose... DI Stratton is called to investigate. She must trust no one - and suspect everyone. Even Laura. After all, doesn't her latest story follow a boy the same age as Benjy? One that takes a devastating turn... ----- Why readers can't put When You Looked Away down! 'Captivated me immediately and held me until the very last word' 5***** reader review 'Really gripping and emotional...excellent' 5***** reader review 'Clever, chilling and chock full of intrigue, emotion and rawness' 5***** reader review 'The plotting and pacing is masterful, keeping the tension high throughout...I didn't guess the ending and was desperate to find out the truth. It's impossible to put down!' 5***** reader review Why authors and reviewers LOVE S.M. Govett: 'The very definition of a page turner' Janice Hallett 'A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end' Jennie Godfrey 'One of the finest crime stories of the year' Daily Mail 'A superior psychological thriller...gripping, clever and full of twists you won't see coming' Sarah Pinborough 'An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night' Abigail Dean 'You won't put it down once you start' Prima

One queen exiled. Another headed for the gallows. Both hungry for revenge. England's most infamous queens unite in vengeance against Henry VIII. Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragón, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne. Lina doesn't have Anne's magic-but she has just as much hate for England's wretched king. Severed from her daughter and stripped of all her influence, Lina breathes only for the Hellebore Sisterhood, a clandestine and powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive . . . and using their particular skills to advance womankind. Anne and Lina's old rivalries pale in comparison to a common enemy. One by one, they capture their pawns, infiltrating the court, recruiting the new queens in Henry's orbit, and eliminating the men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target . . . And they want his head. -- Praise for Henry Tudor Must Die: "Sharp, emotional, and deeply relevant, Jillian Laine's debut tells the story of queens reclaiming their power. Read this book if you love stories about sisterhood, magic, and a witty 'what if?"-Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling co-author of My Lady Jane "Henry Tudor Must Die is unlike anything I have ever read! Fiercely feminist, with a secret society of women, witchcraft and court politics and schemes."-Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author "Hell hath no fury like a woman who survives her own beheading. Henry Tudor Must Die is an exquisite declaration of female rage, sisterhood, and what it takes to stand against the abuse of power in a deeply unjust world."-Emily Krempholtz, USA Today bestselling author of Violet Thistlewaite Is Not a Villain Anymore "A rambunctious romp of a book. Revenge is a dish best served with a side of Henry Tudor's head and I loved every minute of watching his capable wives come together to sharpen their swords." -A. Rushby, author of Slashed Beauties "History as it should have been, Henry Tudor Must Die delivers the delicious revenge we've been craving for centuries."-Kirsten Miller, author of The Change and The Women of Wild Hill "Henry Tudor Must Die delivers the perfect revenge story, 500 years in the making. Witchcraft, fiery heroines and the ultimate tale of sisterhood. This is an absolute delight."-Holly Race, bestselling author of Six Wild Crowns Readers LOVE Henry Tudor Must Die: 'Easily one of my favourite reads of the year so far . . . witchy, rebellious, and completely addictive.' reader review 'This book is powerful, vengeful, and deeply satisfying. History said tragedy . . . this book said "absolutely not"' reader review 'Give me historical fiction ANY day, but add witchcraft, powerful women, revenge energy, and a bit of Tudor drama? I'm SOLD . . . fresh and bold, like history finally letting the women grab the quill' reader review 'I ADORED THIS, I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!' reader review 'As a Tudor dynasty fanatic I knew I needed to read this and it didn't disappoint! . . . 5 stars from me!' reader review

Captivated by You will take you to the very limits of obsession - and introduce you to a hero you'll never forget . . . One of the bestselling love stories of the century _______ Gideon is gorgeous, wounded warrior, determined to slay my demons. But he refuses to face his own. The vows we'd exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh. Instead they opened up old wounds . . . I felt him slipping from my grasp; my greatest fears becoming my reality; my love tested in ways I wasn't sure I was strong enough to bear. At the brightest time in our lives, the darkness of his past encroached and threatened everything we'd worked so hard for. We faced a terrible choice: return to the safety of the lives we'd had before each other, or the fight for a future that suddenly seemed an impossible and hopeless dream . . . Daringly sensual and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page. _______ Praise for Sylvia Day: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've ever read before' Reveal 'Riveting, sensual . . . You won't be disappointed' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of sex and gripping story lines' Sun 'If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books' 5***** Reader Review 'A powerful love story' 5***** Reader Review

Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist historical romance that will have you swooning! 'Unflinching, tender and moving.' EVIE DUNMORE 'A rare treat to enjoy and savour.' KATE PEARCE 'A moving love story and a vivid recreation of Victorian life.' Anna Campbell -- T he marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer . . . Evelyn Maltravers longs for her perfect match. But with her family tumbling toward ruin. Her only hope is to distinguish herself is on horseback and to succeed she'll need a habit-maker who's not afraid to take risks. Ahmad Malik have always made women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: Making their mark or following their hearts? __ 'A well written and innovative story . . . Fascinating characters and a captivating romance' 5* Reader Review 'Mimi is the indisputable Queen of writing Victorian and Regency novels. A delightful read' 5* Reader Review 'This is a beautiful novel about self-discovery and the power of pure love' 5* Reader Review

THE FINAL EXPLOSIVE BOOK IN A SERIES FULL OF ADDICTIVE ROMANCE AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACIA STARK This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers is perfect for romantasy readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa Broadbent 'Sometimes there are stories that are so beautifully crafted that they steal pieces of your heart and soul' Reader Review ---- The price of love is loss. We all pay it eventually. . . Some moments are too painful to be endured, and some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can't afford to let anything break me. Because we have one chance to win this war. One chance to create a better life for everyone across the four kingdoms. Even as our enemies ally with each other, and our own allies are forced to betray their kingdoms, their people . . . and themselves. And even as Regner plans something so cruel, so wholly evil, he's poised to douse the last remaining spark of hope in this world. Unless we kill him first. Tropes/themes: 1. Enemies -to-lovers 2. Forced proximity 3. Pace and plot 4. Magic ---- Readers love the Kingdom of Lies series 'I cannot recommend this book enough. It follows in the footsteps of many a romantasy book before it, but has enough uniqueness and individuality that it has become one of my ultimate favourites' ***** Reader Review 'This book got me hooked up in less then 20 pages, loved everything about it, story, characters, world building' ***** Reader Review 'I absolutely inhaled this book . Weeks later, I'm still thinking about it' ***** Reader Review ' This book ticks all of the boxes of what you want a high fantasy romance (romantasy) book to have. The world is interesting and the characters are extremely lovable' ***** Reader Review 'As soon as I read the first page I knew I was going to be hooked and fully immersed' ***** Reader Review

Fans of Rick Riordan will love this on the people, places, gods, and creatures found in the chart-topping Kane Chronicles series. Packed with brand new material - including an easy-to-assemble trading card pyramid and full-color diagrams and maps - this deluxe, lavishly illustrated guide teaches readers how to compile secret messages, read hieroglyphics, and recite ancient magic spells. Featuring enough information and extras to satisfy current fans and budding Egyptologists alike, this guide will cast a spell on readers of all ages.

From the No 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and fury, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Dangerous and sultry . . . domestic suspense at its sexiest' SAMANTHA DOWNING 'A gripping pageturner' GLAMOUR UK 'Absolutely cannot wait for the next one in the series. So many twists and turns . . . I was constantly delighted by each chapter' 5* READER REVIEW 'Powerful . . . I'm obsessed! Why can't the rest of the series be available immediately?' 5* READER REVIEW You can't believe all of them . . . But can you trust any of them? ___________ Widower Kane Black has never got over the death of his wife, Lily. Until he sees a woman with her inimitable beauty on Manhattan's streets, and whisks her up to his towering penthouse. But not everyone is ready to accept Lily's return. Aliyah, Kane's mother, thinks that "Lily" exerts dangerous control, and there is only room in this family for one queen. While Kane's sister-in-law, Amy, has been hurt in the past, and now is out for revenge. Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who so willingly accepts the return of his dead wife. But Kane is happier than he has ever been, and will do anything to keep it that way. ___________ A lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense, So Close is an emotionally intense and addictive story of love, greed and ambition from multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day. 'You will GOBBLE IT up . . . Take the plunge into the rip current because it is about consume you and leave you gasping till October 2023 for the next instalment' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This instantly had me intrigued. You can't stop reading. That ending!! My goodness, I'm so ready for the next book' 5***** READER REVIEW *So Close: The Sunday Times bestseller April 2023*

READ THE INVENTIVE, HILARIOUS AND ORIGINAL THRILLER FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE How do you catch a killer, when all your suspects know how to get away with murder? 'The best thing I've read in ages' STUART MACBRIDE 'I absolutely LOVED it. Engaging, entertaining and charming' MARIAN KEYES ---- When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invites six authors to a festival aboard the Ghan - the famous Darwin to Adelaide train - it's a who's who of crime writing royalty. And me! (The lowly debut author.) But when one of us is murdered, six authors must become five detectives. This should be easy. Aren't we all experts in whodunnits? Unfortunately, that also makes us experts in how to commit murder. And, when there's been one, another's sure to follow. Someone has to solve the case. But can I really outsmart the experts, and catch the killer? ---- 'Brilliant, great fun. Takes the scenario of Murder on the Orient Express and plays it for laughs' THE TIMES, CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH' 'Clever, satisfying, impossible to put down and gloriously inventive. It's fantastic' STUART TURTON 'Utterly original, hugely entertaining, and a must-read for every fan of the mystery genre' JANE HARPER 'Clever, unexpected, and not to be missed ' KARIN SLAUGHTER Why readers LOVE Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect 'Sharp. Slick. Original' 5***** reader review 'Fun, witty and exciting - this is not one to miss!' 5***** reader review 'Darkly atmospheric and full of mystery. I loved it' 5***** reader review 'This is without doubt going to be the standout novel of the year' 5***** reader review 'I absolutely loved this from start to finish. Dark, atmospheric and funny, I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good murder mystery' 5***** reader review

THE GRIPPING FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNT OF BIN LADEN'S EXECUTION For the first time, read the first-hand account of the planning and execution of the extraordinary mission to kill the terrorist mastermind. No Easy Day puts readers inside the elite, handpicked twenty-four-man team known as SEAL Team Six as they train for the most important mission of their lives. From the crash of the Black Hawk helicopter that threatened the mission with disaster, to the radio call confirming their target was dead, the SEAL team raid on bin Laden's secret HQ is recounted in nail-biting second-by-second detail. Team leader Mark Owen takes readers behind enemy lines with one of the world's most astonishing fighting forces, in the only insider's account of their most spectacular mission. 'No Easy Day amounts to a cinematic account of the raid to kill Bin Laden: you feel as if you're sitting in the Black Hawk as it swoops in' NY Times 'A blistering first-hand account' The Sun

DISCOVER JUST HOW INTOXICATING LANCASTER PREP CAN BE WITH THE LATEST FROM THE TIKTOK SENSATION AND AUTHOR OF A MILLION KISSES IN YOUR LIFETIME Weston Fontaine is the hottest senior at Lancaster Prep. He could have any girl on campus, except for one. Me. I'm a Lancaster, meaning I'm basically untouchable - or so I thought. My family owns the school which I have to endure before I can return to what I love most: ballet. West doesn't make my time here easy. He's arrogant. Crude. Insufferable. Yet he's the only boy I've ever let touch me . . . You see, West and I? We share a secret. In Paris, I revealed parts of myself to him I've never shown anyone else. And he did the same. So what happens when you helplessly fall for the one person you know is bad for you? . . . ____________ READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE LANCASTER PREP SERIES . . . 'Wren and Crew stole my heart and neither of them will give it back. I cannot explain how much I adore this story . . . Full of angst, drama and steam' 5* READER REVIEW 'Addictive, angsty and unforgettable . . . their chemistry was explosive' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wren and Crew are perfection and the chemistry they have is sizzling! I was sweating it out with nerves at Chapter 4 and the rollercoaster never ended' 5* READER REVIEW 'Crew . . . really had me wrapped around his finger by the end of the book' 5* READER REVIEW 'I fell madly in love with Wren and Crew. A delightful balance of slow burn and enemies to friends to lovers, and will capture every romance reader's heart' 5* READER REVIEW

Praise for Reputation “ Reputation follows the goings-on in a university community after a hack lands everyone’s private business squarely in the public eye. Like all of Shepard’s work, it is an inarguable page-turner filled with murder, intrigue, and female characters who are somehow simultaneously easy to adore and loathe.” —Fortune.com “ Reputation has everything you’ve been waiting for: university gossip, internet hackers, scandals, affairs, murder.” —LitHub "An Agatha Christie for the 21st century, Shepard masterfully crafts a prestigious town rife with hidden temptation and sin. . . . From chapter to chapter, Shepard's plotting breathlessly careens between characters, with each cliffhanger swiftly answered by another, ratcheting up the stakes until the killer is finally unmasked. A fast-paced, twisty-turny mystery perfect for a cozy weekend read." —Kirkus "[An] exceptional suspense novel. . . . In this viscerally satisfying thriller, Shepard forces readers to contemplate the inescapable aftereffects of impulsive poor choices." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[Shepard is] a master at keeping you on your toes—and this novel is no exception. If you're looking for a new novel that draws you in and just won't let go, you've found it." —Marie Claire, “The 27 Best Fiction Books by Women This Year” "Shepard throws every cliché imaginable at the reader and then artfully massages them into a brilliant narrative told in the voices of the many women involved in the story who, having managed to make victims of one sort or another of themselves, all emerge victorious, each in her own fashion. . . . Everyone is hiding a closetful of secrets, which, when finally revealed, provide some excellent misdirection and a few OMG moments, until one final and shocking truth emerges. Fans of domestic suspense will devour this one." —Booklist (starred review) " Reputation is a juicy read that will have you turning the pages long into the night." —PopSugar; “22 of the Best Books This Winter Has to Offer” “Filled with unexpected twists and naughty dalliances, which combine for a satisfying resolution.” —The Toronto Star, “Five domestic thrillers you won’t be able to put down” “Sara Shepard reaches delicious, vicious heights with Reputation. I felt like I was sucked into a video game, slipping into different skins in every chapter. It's the love child of Dead to Me and Scream, a creepy tale about modern technology and good old fashioned human flaws. We're so lucky that Shepard is out there watching the way we live, seeing the best in us, and oh yes, the cringe-inducing, often laugh out loud worst as well.” --Caroline Kepnes, author of You, Hidden Bodies, and Providence "What an addictive, juicy novel, with a whip-cracking plot full of twists and turns. Reputation is packed to bursting with all of the best elements of commercial fiction. Read this one!" -- Sarah Pekkanen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of An Anonymous Girl "A modern murder mystery that exposes our deepest fears about how vulnerable we are to the parts of ourselves we hide online. As the secrets pile up, Shepard writes her calculating anti-heroines with sharp clarity, daring the reader to keep pace alongside her. I, for one, was breathless." —Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network "Deliciously diabolical. Shepard spares no one in this breakneck thriller as dark secrets and shocking scandals lead to murder." —Liv Constantine, International bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish and The Last Time I Saw You “We love Sara Shepard (hey, Pretty Little Liars). Reputation, about an email hack at a university that exposes shocking secrets, has everything we need in a thriller: shocking twists, unexpected turns, and so much sabotage. It’s her most addicting novel yet.” —HelloGiggles; “The 8 best new books to read in December, by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa” “If anyone can craft a thriller, it’s Sara Shepard… In Reputation, 40,000 people of Aldr

An ice-cold mystery haunts Reykjavík in 1986, in this heart-stopping crime novel co-written by the Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdottir 'A classic crime novel , its noir at its finest' The Sunday Times 'Nordic noir at its most authoritative' Financial Times --- What happened to Lara? Iceland, 1956. Fourteen-year-old Lara spends the summer on the small island of Videy, just off the coast of Reykjavík. In early August, the girl disappears without a trace. The mystery becomes Iceland's greatest unsolved case. What happened to the young girl? Is she still alive? Did she leave the island, or did something happen to her there? Thirty years later, journalist Valur Robertsson begins his own investigation into Lara's case. But as he draws closer to discovering the secret, it's soon clear that this is a mystery someone will stop at nothing to keep unsolved... --- 'A crime novel with a difference ' Guardian 'A beautifully constructed mystery by two super smart partners in crime' Anthony Horowitz 'I read all 349 pages in one go and enjoyed every second...The twist at the halfway point of the book hits the reader like a wave of the ice cold Atlantic Ocean' Fréttablaðið Newspaper 'Loved it!' Ann Cleeves

The new sweeping 'rivals-to-lovers' sports romantasy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The God and the Gumiho , Sophie Kim . . . "Fourth Wing-meets-rugby is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but now I'm obsessed. The Winged Game is going to be the next big thing for sure!"-Ruby Dixon, New York Times bestselling author For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career -- A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION IN THE HANDS OF HER RIVAL. . . Carriwitchet is a violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts. It was once Taissa Cho's whole life. She was considered her country's most promising player-until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career. She was expelled from the sport in disgrace. No team would take her. And Taissa has spent the last two years thinking of nothing but revenge. Until a chance to redeem herself and career presents itself, offered by the very man who ruined everything in the first place. A spot on his team, the Stymphs. The catch? To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the team's secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. But Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game and their undying hatred of each other. Yet as a mysterious illness befalls the winged creatures of the league, they are forced to work together to save their team. With sabotage afoot, Taissa and Kion find themselves prepared for anything . . . except the fact that their fake-for-the-cameras relationship may be something real after all. Tropes: Rivals-to-lovers Fake dating Found family Fantasy sports romance Bickering MCs -- Praise for The Winged Game: "Magical, dangerous, and high-octane" -Brigitte Knightley, New York Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy "Delightful at every turn, The Winged Game is equal parts high-flying adventure, slow-burn romance, and pure adrenaline. . . . An unforgettable ride." -K. X. Song, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Ends with Fire "This is what the romantasy genre has been missing: MAGICAL SPORTS!" -Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, authors of The Ascended "Charmingly magical and wonderfully paced, The Winged Game swept me away." -Rachel Greenlaw, author of The Ordeals "An unputdownable rivals-to-lovers romp, full of humor, top-notch banter, and lovable characters you'll be rooting for from the start." -Annie Summerlee, author of The Book of Blood and Roses "Action-packed, brilliantly imaginative, and ridiculously fun." -Lenora Woods, author of Roll for Romance "A sparkling heart-filled adventure that truly flies off the page." -Booklist "Former rivals in a magical game must learn to work together in this light and humorous blend of sports romance and contemporary fantasy from Kim. . . . Readers in it for the romance will be well pleased." -Publishers Weekly "A delightfully fantastical mystery with animal bonds, an enemies-to-lovers romance, a magical sport, and dire curses." - Library Journal Readers LOVE The Winged Game: "The perfect balance of humour, intrigue and romance " Reader Review "It's definitely earned a spot on my favourites list for 2026 !" Reader Review "This ended up being another Sophie Kim book I couldn't put down" Reader Review "The Winged Game is the genre mashup I didn't know I needed " Reader Review "The chemistry/tension between Kion and Taissa is INSANE " Reader Review "Even 5 doesn't seem enough" Reader Review

The missing pieces in your past can be deadly . . . Will Rebekah find hers before it's too late? THE GRIPPING AND PULSE-RACING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gripping' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB 'Smart, pacy and completely gripping - you'll feel like you're right there in the thick of the action. A five-star thriller' T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAY ________ Two missing women. Rebekah Murphy is stranded on an island closed for the winter. Her family doesn't know where she is. And now a killer is on her trail. She needs to survive long enough to make it back home - but what's waiting there could be even worse. Two pieces of the same puzzle. Detective Travis can't find Louise Mason. The case has no leads and is getting colder by the day. Then Travis gets an anonymous tip-off -but is this a clue or part of something more sinister? What links these apparently unrelated cases? Who is causing young women to disappear? And when does missing mean murder? ________ 'Showcases Tim Weaver's trademark clever and original plotting. Twisty, unpredictable and so gripping. That ending will stay with me for a long time. A brilliant book!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS, bestselling author of JUST LIKE THE OTHER GIRLS 'Raw, fraught, multi-layered, and a fantastic portrayal of a strong female heroine in peril' GILLIAN MCALLISTER, bestselling author of How to Disappear 'An outstanding book, absolutely superb. The solution reminded me of a Russian Doll, where you take one apart to find another one still to be opened' 5***** Reader Review 'As gripping as anything he's written before . . . Chilling' New 'This book has blown me away! I read it in a day as I physically couldn't put it down. An absolute must-read for everyone' 5***** Reader Review 'Buckle up - this is one serious pulse-pounder' HEAT Praise for Tim Weaver 'So many twists and surprises' The Times 'Bliss' Lee Child 'Terrific' Sunday Times 'Thrilling' Richard & Judy Book Club

Can you help the Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar's world to life. · Learn your first numbers, shapes and colours· Use your imagination and creativity to help finish the adventure· Read, learn and play all at the same time· Includes 8 chunky magnets, perfect for little hands· Help develop fine motor skills· Can be read and played with again and againWhat adventures will you go on with the Very Hungry Caterpillar?

THE HILARIOUS COMING-OF-AGE NOVEL FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ABOUT A BOY 'Touching, very funny' Guardian __________________ 'There was this time when everything seemed to have come together. And so obviously it was time to go and screw it all up.' Sam is sixteen and a skater. Just so there are no terrible misunderstandings: skating = skateboarding. There's no ice. Life is ticking along nicely for Sam; his Mum's got rid of her rubbish boyfriend, he's thinking about college and he's met someone. Alicia. Then a little accident happens. One with big consequences for someone just finding his way in life. Sam can't run (let alone skate) away from this one. He's a boy facing a man's problems and the question is - has he got what it takes to confront them? Slam is a novel about a boy who has to grow up in big, big hurry. It is The Catcher in the Rye for the 21st century. ______________ 'Very funny...very real' Daily Telegraph 'Hornby gets his point across with the subtlety and skill of a born novelist who always deserves to be read' Independent 'A moving read for anyone' Elle

Read the #1 bestselling chapter book that started it all! Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie! Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark or will they become a dinosaur s dinner? The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading and adventure in every child who joins Jack and Annie! Did you know that there s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

Gabriel Allon brought down the most dangerous man in the world. But he made one mistake. Leaving him alive . . . 'Kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page' 5***** Reader Review 'A heart-stopping thriller which you can't put down until you're finished' 5***** Reader Review ________ Spy turned art restorer Gabriel Allon is trying to resume his honeymoon in the secluded hills of Umbria with his new wife, Chiara, when shocking news reaches him from London. The defector and former Russian intelligence officer, who saved Gabriel's life in Moscow Rules, has vanished without a trace. British intelligence suspect the defector was always a double agent, but Gabriel is convinced otherwise. Gabriel and his team find themselves in a deadly duel of nerve and wits with one of the world's most ruthless men: the murderous Russian oligarch and arms dealer Ivan Kharkov. It will take Gabriel from a quiet mews in London to the shores of Lake Como, to the glittering streets of Geneva and Zurich and, finally, to a heart-stopping climax in the snowbound birch forests of Russia. Faced with the prospect of losing the one thing he holds most dear, Gabriel will be tested in ways he never imagined possible. And his life will never be the same . . . ________ 'Will make your eyes open wide with shock. No matter how late you stay up to finish the book, you'll be wide awake when you do' 5***** Reader Review

IN A LAND OF KNIGHTS AND KINGS, TWO WOMEN WILL REWRITE THE RULES OF LOVE AND MAGIC A spellbinding sapphic reimagining of the myths of Camelot from award-winning historian and YouTube sensation Jean Menzies. -- When Lady Viviane leaves the lakes of the far North for the splendour of Camelot , she knows the destiny her father has planned for her. To capture the heart and hand of the young prince, Arthur . To bring her family richness and glory . But it is Arthur's sister Morgan who captures Viviane's eye . Fierce and headstrong , Morgan sees another path - one she and Viviane can carve for themselves in this world built for knights and kings . Now everything has shifted and changed. Under the guidance of the court sorcerer Merlin , she discovers magical powers within herself. And before long, she finds her friendship with Morgan deepening to the first flush of love . But in Camelot, eyes are everywhere and no one is as they seem. The quest for power breeds darkness and danger , and when Arthur pulls the legendary sword from the stone and rises to King, his closest allies will ask terrible things of Viviane and Morgan - striving to tear them apart for their own ends. And if they cannot find their way back to each other, Camelot itself could fall . . . -- Readers have been enchanted by The Lady of the Lake ' A fierce, luminous and captivating reimagining of Arthurian legend that pairs feminist resistance with a scorching sapphic romance. The Lady of The Lake had me completely under its spell' BEA FITZGERALD ' This was a BEAUTIFUL sapphic retelling ' ***** Reader Review ' Beautifully written and really made you think. Loved it! ' ***** Reader Review ' This was absolutely beautiful. The story, the world building and the chemistry between these characters was superb. Beautiful ' ***** Reader Review ' Wow wow wow wow...This is my first 5 star read of 2025 and I won't be surprised if its in 2025 top reads at the end of the year! ' ***** Reader Review

Step into a World of Wealth and Deception: Can Love Survive the Royal Palace's Secrets? From the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author 'Seriously addictive' 5 Reader Review 'JAW DROPPING' 5 Reader Review 'Wow, that was one amazing ride' 5 Reader Review -- Be careful what you wish for . . . Ella Harper is a survivor. She's spent her whole life poor, her mother struggling to make ends meet - yet still believing that someday she'd climb out of the gutter. But after her mother's death, Ella is truly lost and alone. Until Callum Royal appears, picking Ella up and dropping her into his mansion - among his five sons, who all hate her. Each Royal boy is more magnetic than the last. But none is as captivating as Reed Royal, the boy most determined to send her back to the slums. Reed doesn't want her. He says she doesn't belong with the Royals. He might be right. Wealth. Excess. Deception. It's nothing Ella has ever experienced. But if she's going to survive in the Royal palace, she'll need to start issuing her own Royal decrees . . .

THE INSTANT IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESS 'A bold, luminous gem of a novel and an utter joy from start to finish' ROSIE HEWLETT 'A must-read for anyone who is interested in Irish Mythology' SHAUNA LAWLESS A beautifully written and powerful exploration of one of the most fascinating women in Irish myth' - CAROLINE LEA 'Radiant, inspiring and empowering' BEA FITZGERALD 'One of the best books I've ever read' AMY MCCULLOCH 'A stunning new voice ' - PATRICK NESS 'An astonishing talent' - KATE HEARTFIELD In a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom. Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid's prayers. But this time, a goddess answers . . . with a vision that will transform Brigid's path forever. Ireland lies on the precipice of change. The new Christian god is coming, a faith that Brigid can bend to her will, building a sisterhood and sanctuary for women with nowhere else to turn. As their numbers grow, so too do the rumours - of just what powers women can hold when they come together. But power, like a flame, consumes as it grows. As Brigid rises, challenging kings, defying bishops, soon she must reckon with what she herself has become. And as her enemies draw closer, eager to reclaim all she has taken from them, what - or who - will she sacrifice to hold on to her legacy? A radical reimagining of Ireland's most beloved saint, Brigid is the story of a woman who could never be caged - by men, by gods, or even by history itself. _______________ PRAISE FOR KIM CURRAN ' An epic tale of war and femininity ... a brilliant work of mythology, fantasy and history ' - HANNAH KANER ' Like Madeleine Miller Curran takes centuries of Irish legend and harnesses powerful retellings for modern readers' Juno Dawson 'May be the most important book you will read this year ' LUCY HOLLAND

From an impoverished childhood shaped by her parents' addictions to becoming a prize-winning academic, this is the incredible memoir from an inspiring voice, told with devastating candour, humour and warmth. THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER WINNER OF BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR, IRISH BOOK AWARDS 'Hands down, definitely, one of the best books I've ever read. It's an amazing story and brilliantly written as well' Adrian Chiles, Saturday Live, BBC ---- Like young girls everywhere Katriona O'Sullivan grew up bright, enthusiastic, curious. But she was also surrounded by abject poverty and chaos . After becoming pregnant and homeless at 15, what followed was five years of barely surviving. Yet today Katriona is an award-winning academic whose work explores barriers to education for girls like her. What set Katriona on this unexpected path were the mentors and supporters who truly saw her. The teachers who showed her how to wash in the school toilets or turned up at her door to convince her to sit at least one GCSE. The community worker who encouraged her to apply for training schemes. The friend who introduced Katriona to Trinity College's access program while she was a cleaner. Simple acts that would help her turn her life around. Told with warmth, clarity and compassion - compassion for her parents, for her younger self, for others - Poor is both an astonishing personal testimony and an impassioned plea for the future of our children. Praise for POOR: 'One of the best [books] I have read about the complexities of poverty . . . one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet' Guardian 'Powerful - Katriona is a legend' Barry Keoghan 'Raw, passionate and resolutely honest - I'll never forget it' Annie Mac 'I read poor in one sitting I found it so compelling . . . moving, uplifting, brave, heroic ' Nuala McGovern, Woman's Hour, BBC Radio Four 'Moving, funny, brave and original - just like the author . . . absolutely incredible' Roísín Ingle, Irish Times Women's Podcast ' One of the books of the year' Patrick Kielty, Late Late Show, RTÉ One 'Full of insight . . . so important' Fi Glover, Times Radio 'One of the most important books I have ever read ... a beautiful telling of determination despite the odds' Lynn Ruane, Irish Times 'Fearless, funny and searingly honest' Adil Ray OBE 'Raw and remarkable ' Irish Independent 'A book of empowerment and hope' Patricia Scanlan