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"I am absolutely FLOORED... I beg you to READ THIS ONE... I was immediately hooked and finished this book in a day and a half... THE EMOTIONAL DAMAGE... Had me sitting up straight in bed, speechless, feeling a literal ache in my chest... I am going to be thinking about that ending for DAYS... Go read this!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 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 larger than 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 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, ¿¿¿¿¿ " PERFECT ... I truly have no notes... I was absolutely captivated and mesmerized from the first page until the last... The MMC is perfect ... I damn near broke my finger highlighting every single quote... I was DOWN HORRENDOUS FOR THIS MOUNTAIN OF A MAN!... Blew my mind ." 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, ¿¿¿¿¿ " Stole my heart, shattered it, stitched it back together, and then broke it all over again ... Made me feel EVERYTHING. I laughed out loud, I giggled like a fool, I held my breath ... Felt my chest ache from the heartbreak and the yearning... One of the best things I've read in years ." 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, ¿¿¿¿¿

What if the truth about the world's most powerful institutions, secret societies, and covert missions was far stranger—and darker—than we could imagine? Behind closed doors and shrouded in mystery, these hidden forces have shaped history in thrilling and chilling ways. Explore the secret rituals of the Freemasons, the sinister plots of the Ku Klux Klan, and Italy's infamous P2 lodge. Uncover the chilling mass tragedies of cults like Jonestown and the Order of the Solar Temple, the cryptic symbols embedded in Washington D.C.'s design, and gripping spy missions like Mossad's capture of Adolf Eichmann. With tales of conspiracies, deadly ambition, and hidden power struggles, this text reveals the constant tension between secrecy and morality. Perfect for history lovers and conspiracy enthusiasts alike, this journey into the shadows asks one question: what secrets still remain buried?

If you love Julia Quinn's Bridgerton , you won't want to miss Martha Waters' ingenious, laugh-out-loud and sweepingly romantic historical rom-com, To Have and to Hoax ! 'Delights with hilarious, high-concept romantic schemes . . . this joyful, elegant romp is sure to enchant' Publishers Weekly, starred review 'A Regency author to watch. The sexual tension in this delightful debut was off-the-charts!' Lauren Layne ................................................. The course of true love - or irritation - never did run smooth. Five years ago, Lady Violet Grey and Lord James Audley met, fell in love, and married. Four years ago, they had a fight to end all fights, and have barely spoken since. Their once-passionate love may have dissolved into cold, detached politeness, but when Violet receives a letter that James has been thrown from his horse, she races to be by his side - only to discover him alive, well, and baffled by her concern. Outraged, Violet decides to feign an illness of her own to teach her estranged husband a lesson. And so begins an ever-escalating game of manipulation - and a great deal of flirtation between a husband and wife who might not hate each other as much as they thought. In this warring marriage, which spouse will be the victor? And will the real prize be winning back the love they each thought they'd lost? ................................................. 'A laugh-out-loud Regency romp - if you loved the Bridgertons, you'll adore To Have and to Hoax !' Lauren Willig 'To Have and to Hoax is an authentic romantic comedy . . . This fun and fresh historical debut will delight readers with humor and romance as a young couple battles to win back each other's affection' Shelf Awareness 'Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed debut is served up with an abundance of cheeky charm and wonderfully wry wit' Booklist, starred review ' Endlessly charming . . . absorbing and clever and at times laugh-out-loud funny ' Kate Clayborn 'To Have and to Hoax is a delightful battle of wits that's funny and touching all at once . James and Violet are perfectly matched, and you'll love watching the sparks fly as they both infuriate each other and fall in love all over again' Jen DeLuca The Regency Vows series continues! To Love and to Loathe To Marry and to Meddle

The third book in Erin Ampersand's unputdownable LitRPG series in which everyone on Earth is forced to take part in a worldwide survival competition-everyone, including Meghan Moretti and her three lovably chaotic kids. Meghan has learned that protecting her kids also means making sure they're ready to stand on their own when needed. That's always been part of her parenting philosophy, but applying it to letting a six-year-old get up close and personal with vicious monsters? Questionable! Certainly not easy. Meghan doesn't have a choice. She's got to be an expert apocalypse parent while also stabilizing her area, finding a way to handle the mysterious new Titans, and dealing with the other nasty twists her alien tormentors have planned. It's more than she bargained for, but she's not giving up! Perfect for fans of Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Crawl and Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes. "Nobody feels tension quite like a parent who is responsible for keeping their children alive, and nobody can spin that tension into pure gold like Erin Ampersand. I love these books!" -Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl "A kick-ass mom in a post-apocalyptic world?! Yes, please. The perfect entry-point to the LitRPG genre." -Felicia Day, actress and New York Times bestselling author of You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)

Tokyo, 1912. The closed world of the ancient aristocracy is being breached for the first time by outsiders - rich provincial families, a new and powerful elite. Kiyoaki has been raised among the elegant Ayakura family - members of the waning aristocracy - but he is not one of them. Coming of age, he is caught up in the tensions between old and new, and his feelings for the exquisite, spirited Satoko. His devoted friend Honda watches from the sidelines. It is only when Satoko is engaged to a royal prince that Kiyoaki realises the magnitude of his passion. 'An austere love story, probably my favourite of his novels' David Mitchell, Independent on Sunday '[Mishima's] best work, unnerving as it may be, still casts a spell; and I suspect it will retain its dark radiance' Guardian

Ein Grumpy Cowboy trifft auf die Frau, die er nicht haben will – aber einfach nicht vergessen kann. Als Hazel in ihr neues Cottage auf einer Ranch in Tennessee zieht, will sie nur eins: zur Ruhe kommen und endlich irgendwo ankommen. Doch Jesse, der älteste Sohn der Landbesitzer, macht ihr vom ersten Tag an klar, dass sie hier nicht willkommen ist. Als er gezwungen ist, gemeinsam mit Hazel das alte B&B der Ranch zu renovieren, wird aus seiner Ablehnung eine gefährliche Nähe. Zwischen hitzigen Wortgefechten und verstohlenen Blicken wächst eine Anziehung, gegen die sich beide wehren – denn Hazels Anwesenheit bedroht den fragilen Familienfrieden, den Jesse um jeden Preis schützen will. Und dann entwickelt auch noch sein jüngerer Bruder Wren Gefühle für die hübsche Städterin … Sommer, Südstaaten-Charme und ein heißer Cowboy, der zuweilen so störrisch ist wie ein Pferd! Tropes: Forced Proximity, Grumpy x Sunshine, Small Town, Haters to Lovers Spicy New Adult Romance vor der Kulisse einer Ranch in Tennessee mit Rodeo, Renovation und Familiendrama (2 von 5 Chilis). Diese emotionale Cowboy-Romance mit knisternder Tension und Wohlfühlatmosphäre ist der Auftakt der Walker-Ranch-Dilogie . Jeder Band der Reihe kann unabhängig gelesen werden. "Ein Buch, das definitiv nicht nur Cowboy-Herzen höherschlagen lässt.

The highly acclaimed and Betty Trask Award winning debut from the author of Maps for Lost Lovers A sack of letters lost in a train crash nineteen years previously has mysteriously reappeared, and the inhabitants of a small town in Pakistan are waiting anxiously to see what long buried secrets will come to light. Could the letters have any bearing on Judge Anwar's murder? In one of the most exquisite fictional debuts of recent years, Nadeem Aslam creates an exotic and timeless world, but one whose traditional rituals of everyday life are played out against an ominous backdrop of faraway civil wars, assassinations, changing regimes, and religious tensions. 'Vivid and poignant.' Evening Standard 'Poised and troubling.' The Times 'A real treat.' Daily Telegraph 'One of the most impressive first novels of recent years.' Salman Rushdie

At Seraph's Burlesque Club—London's most dazzling, inclusive stage—Yolande lives for glitter, feathers, and unapologetic confidence. So when her ex's wedding invitation lands in her lap, she's determined to make an unforgettable entrance… with the perfect date on her arm. Reiko, a broke PhD student by day and sharp-witted bartender by night, has spent years hiding her secrets—and her crush on Yolande. So agreeing to be Yolande's fake date should be simple.... Thrown into a whirlwind of wedding chaos, old flames, and found-family drama, Yolande and Reiko's undeniable chemistry threatens to turn pretend into something real. But with Yolande's guarded heart and Reiko's carefully constructed lies, falling in love could cost them everything. A swoon-worthy queer romance featuring fake dating, slow-burn tension, and a glittering London burlesque backdrop.

In West Britain, King Loarn of the Silures tribe leads a rebellion against their weakened Roman occupiers. Caught in the middle is Faustus, a Roman soldier with maternal ties to the Silures, trapped between loyalty to the army and compassion for his kin. A fragile peace teeters on the brink as a sudden tragedy threatens to escalate tensions, fracturing the relationship between him and his sister Silvia. With a great, final conflict on the horizon and with Silvia potentially the key to it all, Faustus struggles with his dual identity and inner demons, questioning the possibility of ever achieving peace. But what peace is even possible, for a bird of prey? A beautifully presented Ancient Roman epic of familial strife, ruthless battles, and fierce love, perfect for fans of Manda Scott, Rosemary Sutcliff and Bernard Cornwell.

When a deadly virus threatens the world, only CIA Agent Brianna Dagger and her unmatched parkour skills can prevent the impending disaster—even as betrayal lurks around every corner. MAZE OF TRAITORS (A Brianna Dagger CIA Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by spy thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with MAZE OF SPIES (book #1). A captivating espionage thriller that will grip you from beginning to end, the Brianna Dagger series is replete with astonishing twists and heart-pounding tension. It will have you falling for a brand-new female protagonist and turning pages late into the night. Fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Taylor, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love with the next big name in spy thrillers. Future books in the series are also available!

Tokyo, 1912. The closed world of the ancient aristocracy is being breached for the first time by outsiders - rich provincial families, a new and powerful elite. Kiyoaki has been raised among the elegant Ayakura family - members of the waning aristocracy - but he is not one of them. Coming of age, he is caught up in the tensions between old and new, and his feelings for the exquisite, spirited Satoko. His devoted friend Honda watches from the sidelines. It is only when Satoko is engaged to a royal prince that Kiyoaki realises the magnitude of his passion. 'An austere love story, probably my favourite of his novels' David Mitchell, Independent on Sunday '[Mishima's] best work, unnerving as it may be, still casts a spell; and I suspect it will retain its dark radiance' Guardian

The number one bestseller, a tender and tragic story set against the turbulence of wartime London The Night Watch us the extraordinary story of four Londoners: Kay, who wanders the streets in mannish clothes, restless and searching... Helen, who harbours a troubling secret... Viv, a glamour girl, recklessly loyal to her soldier lover... and Duncan, an apparent innocent, struggling with demons of his own. Moving back through the 1940s, through air raids, blacked-out streets, illicit liaisons and sexual adventure, to end with its beginning in 1941, this is an astonishing novel. 'Burns with a slow but scorching intensity' Mark Bostridge, Independent on Sunday 'Beautifully written, deeply moving and utterly engrossing' Elle 'Waters is an author to cherish, and this is probably her finest achievement yet' Justine Jordan, Guardian 'Terrific narrative tension' Daily Mail

Maggie's prepared to do anything to get into the wedding of the century. Even pretending her sworn enemy is actually her boyfriend... After years of working too hard at her wedding-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is allowing herself a vacation. Finally relaxing on an island in Bora Bora, she's refusing to let anything ruin this for her. That is until in walks Brody McFadden, her brother's best friend - and her sworn enemy. Brody is here for the 'wedding of the century' taking place on the island. And despite Maggie's promises to herself that she won't work while she's on holiday, when things start to go wrong with the celebrations, she knows offering her services as a planner will help her own business. The only catch? With Brody as her only way in, she needs to pose as his girlfriend to get the job . . . and let him stay in her bed for the week. Tensions rise, irritation flairs, but despite years' worth of bickering behind closed doors, Maggie can't quite squash the sparks building between her and her new fake boyfriend. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends Maggie's business crashing down - and her heart along with it. The first book in Meghan Quinn's steamy and hilarious Bridesmaid for Hire series: all the comical chaos of Bridget Jones, the romcom tension of Anyone But You, and the irresistibly spicy flirtations of The Idea of You . . . READERS LOVE THE BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE SERIES... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OH MY!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿

Maggie's prepared to do anything to get into the wedding of the century. Even pretending her sworn enemy is actually her boyfriend... After years of working too hard at her wedding-planning business, Maggie Mitchell is allowing herself a vacation. Finally relaxing on an island in Bora Bora, she's refusing to let anything ruin this for her. That is until in walks Brody McFadden, her brother's best friend - and her sworn enemy. Brody is here for the 'wedding of the century' taking place on the island. And despite Maggie's promises to herself that she won't work while she's on holiday, when things start to go wrong with the celebrations, she knows offering her services as a planner will help her own business. The only catch? With Brody as her only way in, she needs to pose as his girlfriend to get the job . . . and let him stay in her bed for the week. Tensions rise, irritation flairs, but despite years' worth of bickering behind closed doors, Maggie can't quite squash the sparks building between her and her new fake boyfriend. But as the wedding day draws closer and everything starts to go wrong, it just might be Brody who sends Maggie's business crashing down - and her heart along with it. The first book in Meghan Quinn's steamy and hilarious Bridesmaid for Hire series: all the comical chaos of Bridget Jones, the romcom tension of Anyone But You, and the irresistibly spicy flirtations of The Idea of You . . . READERS LOVE THE BRIDESMAID FOR HIRE SERIES... 'Outrageously laugh-out-loud funny' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The way I completely obsessed about this book was not okay!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect combination of sweet, sassy, funny and spicy' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The banter was top tier! The spice was amazing!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'All the brother's-best-friend, fake-dating, enemies-to-lovers goodness packaged together in an adventure full of second-hand embarrassment and swoon-worthy moments' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OH MY!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿

If you are obsessed with Off Campus, then you will love Embrace! 'Vulnerable, swoony and brimming with unforgettable moments' Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception He's the star hockey player. She's the coach's daughter. Will they embrace their chemistry? All Scarlett Kilner wants for her senior year is to overcome her bad reputation and make her father proud. But when Kian Ishida - one of her dad's star hockey players - joins her study group, things get complicated. Kian is all about parties, hockey and living in the moment. But when he realises he's headed to the National Hockey League without his degree - his late dad's one wish for him - he's determined to turn things around. As Scarlett helps Kian, their study sessions turn into a connection neither of them expected. Kian has to decide what's more important: the dream he's worked for his whole life or the girl he never saw coming. If you love... Ice hockey Coach's daughter She's his tutor College setting Dual POV Diverse characters ... you'll love Embrace! Readers are obsessed with Kian and Scarlett! 'The tension was *chef's kiss*' ***** 'The slow burn was immaculate' ***** 'Everything I wanted out of a Bal Khabra sequel and more' ***** 'This ticks ALL the boxes' ***** Embrace is the fourth book in the Off the Ice series. Collide, Spiral and Revolve are out now. Pre-order Bal's brand-new cowboy romance book, Last Call, now! Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025. Revolve ranked No. 10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 18/10/2025.

The tension is delicious . . . I was absolutely consumed by these characters ' - Elsie Silver, author of the Chestnut Springs series'The characters, the twists, the cons . . . I couldn't get enough!' - Elle Kennedy, author of the Off-Campus series* * *Honesty comes at a price . . .Dangerously Ours is a steamy romance from TikTok sensations and authors of the Addicted series, Krista and Becca Ritchie.Read captivatingly by author Becca RitchieSwindling the rich and fleeing to new cities is all con artist Phoebe Graves has ever known – until she started building real relationships in a small but wealthy Connecticut town. But she's worried these new bonds won't hold fast, as more than one enemy threatens those she loves most.And now more than ever, she has a reason to stay in one place. Among them is Rocky Tinrock, her best friend's older brother, who's been a partner to Phoebe during every daring and exhilarating con. And then of course there's Hailey Tinrock, her best friend, whose precious secret they'll do anything to protect . . .As Phoebe and her family team up with the Tinrocks to fight for a chance at a home, they confront the demons of their pasts and must do the impossible . . . deceive the most cunning con artist they've ever known.* * *Fans can't get enough of the Webs We Weave series!'A million stars . . . KBR write THE MOST ELITE found family''Fierce, spicy, intense soulmate love''I love the angst and longing between Phoebe and Rocky''Rocky was the star of the show for me - I LOVE him''An instant new favourite book boyfriend''OMG the twists throughout had me hooked

Get Ready to fall in LOVE in this hilarious rom-com! When 16-year-old Eliza Lin’s personal essay about meeting the love of her life goes viral, she gets everything she’s ever wanted: the approval of her new classmates, a rare internship opportunity at her favourite publisher, and a devoted online following who think her relationship is #couplegoals . The only problem? Eliza made the whole essay up. In fact, Eliza's never even been in a relationship before, let alone in love. All good writing is lying, right? Desperate to cover up the truth, Eliza makes a deal with her classmate Caz: she’ll help him write his college applications if he poses as her boyfriend. But Caz plays the role of boyfriend a bit too well... But Eliza's carefully crafted image begins to unravel as the relationship with Caz becomes more and more real. Can she still follow her dreams if it means breaking her own heart? Perfect for BookTok, and fans of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians. Laugh-out-loud funny, and full of heart from a brand-new star in YA rom-coms. "A total delight. Laugh out loud funny, sweet, and romantic, this is a sparkling gem of a book." Meg Cabot "At once laugh-out-loud funny and taut with romantic tension, This Time It's Real is all the best parts of a fake dating romcom." Adiba Jaigirdar

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, TIME, BUZZFEED, ESQUIRE, LIBRARY JOURNAL AND KIRKUS REVIEWS LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/OPEN BOOK AWARD 'Hilarious and heart-rending' Celeste Ng 'Heartbreaking, but also infused with levity and humour. What stands out most is the fierce compassion with which she parses the complexities of family and love' Time How brown is too brown? Can Indians be racist? What does real love between really different people look like? Like many six-year-olds, Mira Jacob's half-Jewish, half-Indian son, Z, has questions about everything - and as tensions from the 2016 election spread from the media into his own family, they become much, much more complicated. Trying to answer him honestly, Mira has to think back to where she's gotten her own answers. Written with humor and vulnerability, this deeply relatable graphic memoir is a love letter to the art of conversation - and to the hope that hovers in our most difficult questions. 'Helps us think with grace and disarming wit . Reading these searching, often hilarious tête-à-têtes is as effortless as eavesdropping on a crosstown bus . Magic' New York Times Book Review 'Vibrant, inventive and vulnerable . Good Talk attempts to answer, with humour and heart, some of the most difficult questions of all' Bustle 'Moving and very funny' Esquire

Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. As family tensions mount and their respective pasts begin catching up to them, they finally have to look the truth in the eye: Can they learn to trust and be with one another again, or will they die trying? READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE 'Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.' 'This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.' 'TikTok made me do it, 1000% lived up to the hype.' 'Hands down the most emotional romance book I have ever read and therefore my favourite' 'Ridiculously addictive ... My heart broke a million times' 'This book will tear your heart out!' 'Never have I felt more emotions reading a single book before. The angst and pure rollercoaster of emotions was real! Jessa Hastings had me crying by 10%.' MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE SERIES 1 - Magnolia Parks 2 - Daisy Haites 3 - Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home 4 - Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing 5 - Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (OUT NOW!)

Bloomsbury presents Embrace by Bal Khabra, read by Lidia Dornet and Grayson OwensIf you are obsessed with Off Campus, then you will love Embrace!'Vulnerable, swoony and brimming with unforgettable moments' Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love DeceptionHe's the star hockey player. She's the coach's daughter. Will they embrace their chemistry?All Scarlett Kilner wants for her senior year is to overcome her bad reputation and make her father proud. But when Kian Ishida – one of her dad's star hockey players – joins her study group, things get complicated.Kian is all about parties, hockey and living in the moment. But when he realises he's headed to the National Hockey League without his degree – his late dad's one wish for him – he's determined to turn things around.As Scarlett helps Kian, their study sessions turn into a connection neither of them expected. Kian has to decide what's more important: the dream he's worked for his whole life or the girl he never saw coming.If you love...Ice hockeyCoach's daughterShe's his tutorCollege settingDual POVDiverse characters... you'll love Embrace!Readers are obsessed with Kian and Scarlett!'The tension was *chef's kiss*' *****'The slow burn was immaculate' *****'Everything I wanted out of a Bal Khabra sequel and more' *****'This ticks ALL the boxes' *****Embrace is the fourth book in the Off the Ice series. Collide, Spiral and Revolve are out now.Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025. Revolve ranked No. 10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 18/10/2025.

The Hating Game meets Book Lovers in this sexy and hilarious rivals-to-lovers romance! Rosie Maxwell has a plan: move to New York, get her creative writing degree from NYU, become a bestselling romance writer. But that plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington, an obnoxious, surly, unreasonably gorgeous literary fiction writer who has no patience for romance - or for Rosie. Exhausted by Rosie and Aiden's constant verbal sparring, their professor gives them an ultimatum: leave her class, or cowrite a novel that blends their respective genres. As Rosie and Aiden collaborate on their (accidentally steamy) novel, they try to put their differences aside. Could their manuscript-in-progress be just the outlet they need to confess their feelings - and explore their mutual attraction? But a potentially career-changing opportunity soon reignites the flames of their old rivalry. Rosie and Aiden's once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved - unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms . . . Tropes: Rivals to lovers Grumpy x Sunshine He falls first Forced proximity Slow Burn Small town FMC Big City MMC Praise for Not in My Book 'The ultimate sexy, slow burn romance' -Hannah Grace, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker 'This is an author who understands the power of a happily-ever-after!' -Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers 'An enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn love affair. I laughed and cried and felt a hundred other emotions' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'An absolutely sparkling debut! Not in My Book is an absorbing, hilarious love letter to romance fans everywhere' -Christina Lauren, internationally bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners 'This is romcom perfection' -Lana Ferguson, bestselling author of The Nanny 'Not in My Book is every romance reader's dream!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Blushing, swooning, and kicking my feet. An incredible meta-layered romance about writing romance, and all the feelings that emerge in between. Not in My Book swells with heart and I could not put it down.' -Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights 'Not in My Book will remind you why you've always loved romance novels in the first place. This book captured my heart from start to finish. It absolutely needs to be on your shelf!' -Clare Gilmore, author of Love Interest 'The tension was off the charts!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

The Hating Game meets Book Lovers in this sexy and hilarious rivals-to-lovers romance! Rosie Maxwell has a plan: move to New York, get her creative writing degree from NYU, become a bestselling romance writer. But that plan is derailed when she ends up in class with her archnemesis and ex-crush, Aiden Huntington , an obnoxious, surly, unreasonably gorgeous literary fiction writer who has no patience for romance - or for Rosie. Exhausted by Rosie and Aiden's constant verbal sparring, their professor gives them an ultimatum: leave her class, or cowrite a novel that blends their respective genres. As Rosie and Aiden collaborate on their (accidentally steamy) novel, they try to put their differences aside. Could their manuscript-in-progress be just the outlet they need to confess their feelings - and explore their mutual attraction? But a potentially career-changing opportunity soon reignites the flames of their old rivalry. Rosie and Aiden's once-in-a-lifetime love story is once again at risk of being shelved - unless they can find a way to end the book on their own terms . . . Tropes: Rivals to lovers Grumpy x Sunshine He falls first Forced proximity Slow Burn Small town FMC Big City MMC Praise for Not in My Book ' The ultimate sexy, slow burn romance' -Hannah Grace, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker 'This is an author who understands the power of a happily-ever-after!' -Alicia Thompson, bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers 'An enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn love affair. I laughed and cried and felt a hundred other emotions' 'An absolutely sparkling debut! Not in My Book is an absorbing, hilarious love letter to romance fans everywhere' -Christina Lauren, internationally bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners 'This is romcom perfection' -Lana Ferguson, bestselling author of The Nanny 'Not in My Book is every romance reader's dream! ' ' Blushing, swooning, and kicking my feet . An incredible meta-layered romance about writing romance, and all the feelings that emerge in between. Not in My Book swells with heart and I could not put it down.' -Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights ' Not in My Book will remind you why you've always loved romance novels in the first place. This book captured my heart from start to finish. It absolutely needs to be on your shelf!' -Clare Gilmore, author of Love Interest 'The tension was off the charts !'

Ein Grumpy Cowboy trifft auf die Frau, die er nicht haben will – aber einfach nicht vergessen kann. Als Hazel in ihr neues Cottage auf einer Ranch in Tennessee zieht, will sie nur eins: zur Ruhe kommen und endlich irgendwo ankommen. Doch Jesse, der älteste Sohn der Landbesitzer, macht ihr vom ersten Tag an klar, dass sie hier nicht willkommen ist. Als er gezwungen ist, gemeinsam mit Hazel das alte B&B der Ranch zu renovieren, wird aus seiner Ablehnung eine gefährliche Nähe. Zwischen hitzigen Wortgefechten und verstohlenen Blicken wächst eine Anziehung, gegen die sich beide wehren – denn Hazels Anwesenheit bedroht den fragilen Familienfrieden, den Jesse um jeden Preis schützen will. Und dann entwickelt auch noch sein jüngerer Bruder Wren Gefühle für die hübsche Städterin … Sommer, Südstaaten-Charme und ein heißer Cowboy, der zuweilen so störrisch ist wie ein Pferd! Tropes: Forced Proximity, Grumpy x Sunshine, Small Town, Haters to Lovers Spicy New Adult Romance vor der Kulisse einer Ranch in Tennessee mit Rodeo, Renovation und Familiendrama (2 von 5 Chilis). Diese emotionale Cowboy-Romance mit knisternder Tension und Wohlfühlatmosphäre ist der Auftakt der Walker-Ranch-Dilogie. Jeder Band der Reihe kann unabhängig gelesen werden. "Ein Buch, das definitiv nicht nur Cowboy-Herzen höherschlagen lässt.

Love has a steep learning curve.Assistant high school principal Blake Barnes has everything he wants—a chance to help troubled students and an outlet for his passion for theater. Well, almost everything—he still goes home to an empty apartment. Then his high school crush explodes back into his life, the unexpected guardian of two boys in Blake's care.Thane Dalton has always been a bad boy through and through. Not much has changed, including his mistrust of authority figures, and no amount of institutional bureaucracy will keep him from protecting his nephews from the bullies terrorizing them. If that means butting heads with Blake, so be it.Blake and Thane have lessons to learn: that they both have the boys' best interests at heart, that the tension between them isn't just confrontational, and that sparks can fly when opposites come together.

Jeff, Evan, and Dan have been living happily together for the last two years. They still have problems, especially between Evan and Dan, but they're mostly able to convert the interpersonal disagreements to sexual tension—and then resolve it—so nobody's complaining.Then Dan's long-lost sister shows up seven months pregnant and on the run from the law, and the situation goes from complicated to overwhelming. Jeff and Evan want to help, but with Evan fearful of his own sister's safety and Jeff struggling to keep his health issues under wraps, they're a little distracted. As Dan's sister struggles with her past, Evan's seems intent on gambling with her future. With emotions and family ties pulling them in different directions, the threesome have to hold together—or the people they love may tear them apart.

When bodies are discovered in historic lighthouses in the Great Lakes region, FBI Agent Cara Ward must return home and navigate its harsh landscape with only fragmented maps as clues to stop a killer who will stop at nothing… AMONG THE ASHES (A Cara Ward FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Katie Rush. The series begins with AMONG THE DEAD (Book 1). The Cara Ward series is a compelling and intense thrill ride starring a gifted but tormented female protagonist. This captivating mystery delivers relentless excitement, nail-biting tension, astonishing twists, and a rapid-fire tempo that ensures you'll be turning pages well past bedtime. Fans of Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

+++ Veredelte Hardcover-Schmuckausgabe mit Cutout (Ausstanzung im Buchdeckel), Silberprägung und exklusivem Farbschnitt. +++ Zeige nie dein wahres Gesicht. Verliere dich nie in deiner Rolle. Vergiss nie, wer dein Feind ist. Niva besitzt die Gabe, jede Gestalt anzunehmen – eine Fähigkeit, die ihr Meister für seine illegalen Geschäfte einsetzt. Ihr neuester Auftrag führt sie an den Silberhof und somit zu dem König, der einst Krieg über ihr Heimatland gebracht hat. In der Rolle seiner Schriftführerin soll sie ihn beobachten, um später in seine Haut zu schlüpfen und an seiner statt ein magisches Artefakt entgegenzunehmen. Doch je länger sie den Nachtelfen studiert, desto mehr Seiten offenbart er … und mit jeder davon beginnt sich etwas in ihr zu verschieben. Das erwartet dich: - Eine rasant erzählte romantische High Fantasy Geschichte - Eine Menge Plottwists - Eine starke Protagonistin , deren Kräfte bereits voll erwacht sind - Märchenhafte Welt - Ein wenig Spice und viel Tension - Tierischer Sidekick - Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Hidden Identity, Slow Burn, Royalty Setting »Der Hof der silbernen Nacht« – ein Romantasy Abenteuer voller Magie, mächtiger Artefakte, höfischer Intrigen und eine Liebe, die stärker ist als jede Lüge. Band 1 der packenden Schattenlicht-Dilogie von K.T. Steen

Performed as a duet, the breathlessly bright tones of Zara Hampton-Brown collide with the raw, commanding Scottish grit of Shane East in this ultimate grumpy/sunshine, enemies-to-lovers sports romance.Her celebrity lifestyle might be his deal breaker, but his failure to protect her? That's hers . . .Everyone loves Poppy. She's pure sunshine vibes, and nobody is immune to her outrageous flirting. Nobody, that is, apart from her much older brother's best friend, former Scottish rugby star, Rory Wallace.The last thing Rory wants is a woman who represents everything he avoids: cameras, chaos and constant attention. The irony is that although Lady Poppy Sterling flirts with the world, the man she's had a crush on since childhood can't stand her. At least that's what he tells himself.It's only when Rory's betrayal leaves Poppy vulnerable to both paparazzi and predators that he realises too late what he stands to lose . . .Listeners LOVE Susie Tate:'Top tier grovelling''An emotional rollercoaster''All the emotions, all the angst, all the cute moments''He is the perfect gonna-screw-up-and-need-to-grovel-to-save-his-life book boyfriend (but, like, don't date in real life)''I am so stingy with 5 star ratings but Susie knocks it out of the park''Susie is so clever with her writing of neurodiverse characters''Plenty of tension, heartache, humour, and steam'Content note: discussions of drink spiking and predatory behaviour.

TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT! The addictive and feel-good enemies to lovers romance that will have you swooning . . . 'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Hilarious, sexy, steamy, this book is simply perfection' 5***** Reader Review 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS _______ Bad luck has always followed Olivia. But when a steamy text from a random number turns into the most entertaining relationship of her life, it seems things are looking up. Colin has always considered Olivia his flatmate's annoying little sister. Until she moves in with them, and he realises she's turned into an altogether sexier distraction . . . He's determined to keep his distance, but it isn't easy. Especially when he discovers she's the girl he's been secretly messaging. Now, Mr Wrong Number must decide. Should he shut down the messages, before things get messy? Or turn up the heat . . . ? _______ READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH MR WRONG NUMBER: 'Impossible to put down. Funny, swoony, spicy, I loved every page!' 5***** Reader Review 'Swoon-worthy! This author knows what she' doing' 5***** Reader Review 'Oh my goodness. This. Book. Amazingly good' 5***** Reader Review 'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' 5***** Reader Review 'I have no words. It was perfect' 5***** Reader Review

Book five in the sensational Magnolia Parks Universe series! How many loves do you actually get in a lifetime? Everyone knows by now that Magnolia Parks and BJ Ballentine are in the stars, but is that enough? Magnolia and BJ are reeling from a devastating loss as they try to plan what's been dubbed 'the wedding of the century'. As family tensions mount and their respective pasts begin catching up to them, they finally have to look the truth in the eye: Can they learn to trust and be with one another again, or will they die trying? READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE 'Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA. ' 'This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.' 'TikTok made me do it, 1000% lived up to the hype.' 'Hands down the most emotional romance book I have ever read and therefore my favourite' 'Ridiculously addictive ... My heart broke a million times' 'This book will tear your heart out!' 'Never have I felt more emotions reading a single book before. The angst and pure rollercoaster of emotions was real! Jessa Hastings had me crying by 10%.' MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE SERIES 1 - Magnolia Parks 2 - Daisy Haites 3 - Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home 4 - Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing 5 - Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (OUT NOW!)