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READ THE SEQUEL TO THE HEART-STOPPING NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, BROKEN SOULS AND BONES . . . Norse Magic, Forbidden Love, and Dangerous Secrets Threaten a Kingdom's Fate - Can Lyra and Roark put betrayal and heartbreak behind them to end the crown's corruption? Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Danielle L Jensen, and Hannah Kaner! -- Their love is the only thing that can save them from a cursed fate in the next dramatic instalment in the bestselling Broken Souls and Bones series. Lyra Bien never expected to leave the royal house at Stonegate in one piece after her rare melder magic was revealed. Once she discovered the truth behind the need for her magic and the brutality of her kingdom, Lyra vowed to put an end to the corruption of the crown. But is the enemy of her enemy her friend? Lyra must put her trust in the man who stole her heart . . . then deceived her. Roark Ashwood rose through the ranks to become Sentry of Stonegate and personal guard to the prince, despite being born of the enemy clan, the Dravens. But in a single heartbeat he destroyed his ruthless reputation all to save Lyra. With his true identity unveiled, Roark revealed years of plotting and betrayal to everyone he loves. As Roark's two lives collide, he must fight to protect the woman he loves and outsmart those throughout the kingdoms who want his power for themselves. Lyra must wade through long-kept secrets, rising battles, and vicious court intrigue-all while keeping her feelings for Roark at bay. -- Praise for L.J Andrews: 'LJ Andrew's [manages] to captivate the reader and draw you into this tale so you literally race through the pages to see what happens next' 5 Reader Review 'Thank you LJ Andrews for finally getting me out of my book slump!' 5 Reader Review 'LJ Andrew's writing is simply effortless to read. A beautiful balance of world-building and action, making it so fluid' 5 Reader Review 'I can't get enough of her writing!' 5 Reader Review

Feel chills down your spine with the thrilling first novel in Nicci French's bestselling killer series 'Undeniably at the top of British psychological suspense writing' OBSERVER 'Utterly gripping . . . I could hardly turn the pages fast enough ' 5***** READER REVIEW _______ Monday : five-year-old Matthew Faraday is abducted. His face is splashed across newspaper front pages. His parents and the police are desperate. Can anyone help find their little boy before it is too late? Psychotherapist Frieda Klein just might know something. She has a lead: a previous abduction, from twenty years ago. One that only Frieda, an expert on the minds of disturbed individuals, can uncover. Struggling to make sense of this terrifying investigation, Frieda will face her darkest fears in the hunt for a clever and brutal killer . . . _______ 'The twists within the last few chapters left me thinking about it for hours after' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I was really gripped from start to finish' 5***** READER REVIEW Praise for Nicci French: 'Sophisticated, compassionate, gripping . . . Not many books are as insightful as they are addictive; Nicci French's are' Sophie Hannah 'A brilliantly crafted new crime series' Daily Mirror 'Terrific. The writing is pacy, the jaw-dropping twists are plentiful' Short List 'One of French's hardest-to-put-down novels' Sunday Express 'French is undeniably at the top of British psychological suspense writing, expert in the unguessable twist, supremely skilled at ratcheting up the tension' Observer 'A nerve-jangling and addictive read' Daily Express

The compulsive thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Everything but the Truth and Anything You Do Say. You'd trust your sister with your life. But should you? 'An exceptional thriller with a thumping, emotional heart' HEAT 'Addictive, clever, twisty. McAllister's best book yet' SUN The police say she's guilty. She insists she's innocent. She's your sister. You love her. You trust her. But they say she killed the person you care about most. _________________ 'I read it in a breathless day and a half - I loved every page, every character, every twist and turn' Lisa Jewell (Then She Was Gone) 'As tense as a piano string' Sunday Times 'Tense, compelling, the suspense is expertly controlled' Daily Mail 'One of the best courtroom dramas I've ever read' Cara Hunter (Close to Home) 'I loved this gripping and thought-provoking read' B A Paris (Behind Closed Doors) 'Ingeniously constructed, with cliff-hanging suspense' Louise Candlish (Our House)

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*

Adorable kawaii penguin wearing , happily engrossed in reading a storybook. This charming illustration features a cute bookworm bird surrounded by stars and hearts, perfect for readers. Ideal for book lovers, avid readers, students, and teachers. Celebrate your passion for books, reading, and learning with this sweet, studious penguin design. Doppelwandig isoliert: hält Getränke heiß oder kalt Edelstahl, BPA-frei Auslaufsicherer Deckel mit transparentem Schieberegler

Adorable kawaii penguin wearing , happily engrossed in reading a storybook. This charming illustration features a cute bookworm bird surrounded by stars and hearts, perfect for readers. Ideal for book lovers, avid readers, students, and teachers. Celebrate your passion for books, reading, and learning with this sweet, studious penguin design. Doppelwandig isoliert: hält Getränke heiß oder kalt Edelstahl, BPA-frei Auslaufsicherer Deckel mit transparentem Schieberegler

THE SMASH-HIT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, PERFECT FOR FANS OF DEMON COPPERHEAD A WATERSTONES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR 2026 WINNER OF THE AUGUST PRIZE FOR FICTION 'Bloody awful? Bloody brilliant, more like' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Pure joyous storytelling on every page ... A little treasure of a book' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'A delight from start to finish' JENNIE GODFREY 'Flawless ... So sharp, so beguiling, so acutely observed' GUARDIAN Christmas, 1983. In the aftermath of yet another furious argument, seven-year-old Andrev's mother lets him in on a secret: his father is, in fact, not his father. And so begins a new kind of childhood, in which fathers come and go, arriving in red Volvos and sweeping his mother off her feet. Fathers can be magicians or murderers, artists or thieves, and, like growing pains, or the weather, they appear uninvited and leave without warning. Fathers are drawn to his mother like moths to a flame - but even she can't control how they behave. Vivid and joyful, raw and tender, Bloody Awful in Different Ways is a novel about growing up in the chaos of social change; about how love begins and ends; and above all, about men. Because after all, you learn an awful lot about this strange species when you have seven fathers in seven years. READERS LOVE BLOODY AWFUL IN DIFFERENT WAYS 'I loved this book so much. It reminds me a bit of Demon Copperhead but if Fredrik Backman was writing it' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW 'Once every now and again comes a book that I just absorb. I have to press it into people's hands and say 'you must read this'. This is one of those books: a joyful, laugh out loud, heartbreaking and uplifting wonder' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW 'Actually bloody brilliant in different ways ... Vivid and witty and punchy and just so real' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW 'Hugely readable and often very funny ... Superb' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW '5 joyous stars. I urge you to read this. It may just be your book of the year. It is mine' FIVE STAR READER REVIEW

UNBREAKABLE BONDS OF FAMILY AND LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN THIS BRILLIANTLY TENDER STORY FROM THE AUTHOR OF GUY'S GIRL ---- On the day she arrives in Canada for her older brother's wedding, Eliot Beck hasn't seen her family in three years. Eliot adores her wacky collection of siblings and in-laws, but there's a reason she fled to Manhattan and buried herself in her work - and she's not ready to share it with anyone. Eliot thinks she's prepared to survive the four-day wedding extravaganza - until she sees her best friend, Manuel , looking as handsome as ever. When they met as children, she felt like she'd found the missing half of her soul. She tried so hard not to fall in love with him. . . but did anyway. Manuel's presence threatens to infiltrate the fortress Eliot has built around herself. If she isn't careful, by the end of this wedding, the whole castle might come crumbling down. . . ---- READERS ARE LOVING HOW TO HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT 'Bring out your napkins and heavy weapons (hard drink, comfort food, cuddles, wishful thinking to relax) before starting and get ready to be shaken to the core!' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Broken and beautiful' 5 ***** Reader Review 'This book boldly approaches many sensitive subjects that make your heart bleed' 5 ***** Reader Review 'Incredibly raw and honest' 5 ***** Reader Review 'A beautiful story about family and love and fighting a hidden battle inside your own head' 5 ***** Reader Review 'I simply could not put this book down' 5 ***** Reader Review

Curl up with the heatwarming, feel-good book club read from Sunday Times bestselling author, Hazel Prior - recommended by the Richard & Judy book club and BBC Radio 2 Book Club! ' Unflinching, stubborn, funny and moving, Veronica is an unlikely heroine who will sneak in and capture your heart' Trisha Ashley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wedding Dress Repair Shop ' A glorious, life-affirming story. I read it in a day ' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of Other People's Houses ' Funny, bittersweet and wholly original ' Daily Express Veronica McCreedy is about to have the journey of a lifetime . . . Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea. She loves a nice cup of Darjeeling tea whilst watching a good wildlife documentary. And she's never seen without her ruby-red lipstick. Although these days Veronica is rarely seen by anyone because, at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone. She can be found either collecting litter from the beach ('people who litter the countryside should be shot'), trying to locate her glasses ('someone must have moved them') or shouting instructions to her assistant, Eileen ('Eileen, door!'). Veronica doesn't have family or friends nearby. Not that she knows about, anyway . . . And she has no idea where she's going to leave her considerable wealth when she dies. But today . . . today Veronica is going to make a decision that will change all of this. Readers are falling in love with Away with the Penguins: ' Delightfully quirky, extraordinarily charming and tremendously uplifting ' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I sat cozied up with a cup of tea, read it in one day and finished with a lovely, warm feeling inside, having got to know all the characters in the book and lived through the events with them' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Without a doubt the most delightful, joyous and uplifting book I've read so far this year . . . be prepared to fall in love' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A gloriously quirky and life affirming story of hope'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Oh how I loved this absolute gem of a book . Both heartbreaking and heartwarming' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ *Spend Christmas with Mrs McCreedy and the penguins in an exclusive festive short story, Mrs McCreedy's Christmas, included only in this ebook edition!*

The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. 🗡 -- Calandra's five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I've been separated from the man who owns my heart. I'm lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. It's my turn to become the Guardian. Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? For too long, I've feared the monsters we make. It's time to discover the monster within. -- Tropes: 🗡 Enemies to Lovers 🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters 🗡 Slow-Burn 🗡 Hidden Identity 🗡 High Stakes Praise for the series: Critics are RAVING 'The best fantasy romance I've read in years. This story is unlike anything I've read before' Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author 'A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy' K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series 'Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it's that addictive!' CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author 'This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait' Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED 'Shield of Sparrows is a must read!' 5 - Reader Review 'My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5 - Reader Review 'My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I've been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!' 5 - Reader Review 'I freaking LOVED this book' 5 - Reader Review 'It's my new favorite read this year' 5 - Reader Review 'This book was F*CKING AMAZING' 5 - Reader Review 'This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways' 5 - Reader Review 'The ending of this book truly shook me' 5 - Reader Review 'Devney Perry's foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!' 5 - Reader Review 'If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it' 5 - Reader Review The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 Shield of Sparrows Book #2 Rites of the Starling

Love was never meant to survive the underworld...but she's rewriting the rules of the gods. The games continue in the highly anticipated and thrilling follow-up to The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen. LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN featuring spray-painted edges with a stenciled design, as well as gorgeously detailed endpapers. This breathtaking first edition is available for a limited time and while supplies last! - THE GODS WANT HER DEAD...HADES WILL BURY THEM. You'd think I'd have learned by now: Don't mouth off to deities. Don't fall for the King of the Underworld. And definitely don't get dragged into a divine deathmatch where I'm the cursed mortal prize. But here I am - trapped in Tartarus, humanity's worst pit stop, squaring off against monsters who make the gods look merciful. Titans, twisted by centuries of rage and ruin, are sealed behind seven ancient locks. And guess what? I'm the key. To escape, I'll have to survive every horrifying trial they throw at me. To win, I might have to become something the gods never saw coming. Oh, and Hades? He's about to break every rule the gods ever wrote. Because to save me . . . the god of death will burn the world. But if I break free? So do the Titans. And the world won't just suffer - it'll beg for the end. - Readers are OBSESSED with The Games Gods Play series: 'If you love The Hunger Games and Greek mythology, this one is a total must in your tbr!' 5* Reader Review 'Why did I not read this sooner??' 5* Reader Review 'Hunger games but the game makers are Greek gods? Oh yes. Sign me ALLLLL the way up' 5* Reader review 'Fast paced and leaves you wanting more' 5* Reader Review

A HILARIOUSLY RELATABLE DEBUT NOVEL ABOUT FINDING YOUR VOICE, FROM BELOVED SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FEARNE COTTON ‘LIFE-AFFIRMING; CLEVER AND FUNNY’ Elizabeth Day ‘I TORE THROUGH SCRIPTED IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. A DELIGHT OF A READ - I DEFY YOU NOT TO RELATE TO THE CHARACTERS’ Jennie Godfrey ‘A GREAT NOVEL ABOUT TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR OWN LIFE' Matt Haig 'UPLIFTING AND HEARTFELT' Grazia 'SMART, THOUGHTFUL AND HOPE-FILLED. I LOVED IT!' Daisy Buchanan ---- Jade Shaw has lost control. Stuck in the middle of her chaotic family and taken for granted by her self-obsessed boyfriend, Adam, she's forgotten how to speak for herself. The last place she expects to find answers is on the floor outside her flat. But there it is: a mysterious, untitled script, predicting an infuriating row with Adam. Later, as if by magic, the scene becomes reality: word for word, line for line, with Adam getting his own way. Then, more scripts appear - scraps of paper predicting scenarios in which Jade's boss, mum, and bridezilla sister call all the shots. Having been given a sneak peek at her future, Jade knows she needs to rewrite her destiny. Can she create her own happy ever after? ---- 'Totally believable and beautifully written' 5* Reader Review 'I was hooked from the first page' 5* Reader Review ‘An impressive and entertaining debut . . . f ast paced and original, populated by a colourful cast yet delivering a thoughtful theme of finding one's feet and one's voice’ Freya North Sunday Times bestselling author Fearne Cotton, Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

"Milkteeth is a carnal, daring horror story of hunger and desire. It promises to keep you awake to devour just one more chapter. Absolutely intoxicating." Lucy Rose, bestselling author of The Lamb " Milkteeth is a feast of unnerving body horror; a wholly original take on the vampire myth, full of dread, complexity, and unlikely connection. I've read three Caitlin Starling novels now-no two are alike, and no one is like anything that came before ." Christopher Buehlman, bestselling author of Between Two Fires -- 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

They were never meant to last. That's why they can't let go... 'Addictive' 5 Reader Review 'AHHHHH THAT PLOT TWIST PREPARE YOURSELVES' 5 Reader Review 'HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS' 5 Reader Review -- Has this prince lost his crown? Reed Royal has it all. The girls at his elite prep school line up to date him, the guys want to be him, but Reed never gave a damn about anyone until Ella Harper walked into his life. What began as burning resentment turned into something else entirely. Keep Ella close. Keep Ella safe. But when one mistake drives her out of Reed's arms and brings chaos to the Royal household, Reed's entire world begins to fall apart around him. Ella doesn't want him anymore. She says they'll only destroy each other. She might be right. Secrets. Betrayal. Enemies. If Reed is going to win back his princess, he'll need to prove himself Royally worthy.

A GLITTERING NEW COSY MYSTERY STARRING EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE DRAG QUEEN TURNED AMATEUR SLEUTH, MISTY DIVINE... 'Misty Divine has me holding my breath as if I were right there, investigating with her. She's the superhero the world needs right now and forever' DRAG RACE'S JUJUBEE 'With sequins shining and danger lurking backstage, this is a murder mystery where identity matters as much as motive' RuPaul on Murder In The Dressing Room --- 'Listen to me, Misty. You're in danger . . .' These are the last words of stabbed private investigator Sylvester Green - before he is whisked away by ambulance from Soho's Lady's Bar. Lady's Bar's glamorous owner, drag queen Misty Divine, hears in his words both a warning and a puzzle. Perhaps that's why she's less than candid with the police. Because Misty has Sylvester's notebook, which hints that she's connected to the case he wanted to solve - the disappearance of Jeremy Edmunds. But who is Jeremy? And will whoever hurt Sylvester come for Misty next? With danger at her heels, Misty is determined to follow Sylvester's clues and help bring Jeremy home. But the deeper she digs, the more she realises that the link between her and whatever Jeremy was caught up in threatens to destroy everything she holds dear - including her beloved Lady's Bar. Can Misty find Jeremy, save Lady's Bar, and solve the case? Or will the next disappearing act be her own... --- 'All hail Misty Divine! How brilliant to have a proud, unapologetic voice like Misty's to speak out for the LGBT community. Plus - it's a cracking good detective story; as salty and humorous and compelling as the very best drag acts...a rollercoaster read' J.M. HALL Why authors LOVE the Misty Divine Mystery series 'Smart and sassy, a sequin-studded murder mystery with blood on the runway. Detective fiction has never been so glam!' AJ WEST 'Misty Divine's first show is a brilliantly funny mystery, with a sleuth as sharp as a stiletto heel' HANNAH HENDY 'Entertaining, touching, and a lot of fun, Murder in the Dressing Room was an absolute delight!' ASHLEY TATE Why readers are OBSESSED with the Misty Divine Mystery series 'A fabulous cosy murder mystery with lots of twists and turns and lots of humour in it too' 5***** reader review 'Oh my word this is a wonderful book' 5***** reader review 'This murder mystery is so different from what I've read that I loved every second of this book. I mean it' 5***** reader review

Peppa Pig is excited to go on holiday in a camper van filled with all the latest gadgets. But will Daddy Pig be able to find the way when they get lost on the way to the campsite? Peppa fans will love to read and reread this hilarious holiday story!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A READ WITH JENNA PICK From the Pulitzer Prize–winning poet Mary Oliver, a definitive and enduring collection of her best work “No matter where one starts reading, Devotions offers much to love. . . . Perhaps more important, the luminous writing provides respite from our crazy world and demonstrates how mindfulness can define and transform a life, moment by moment, poem by poem.”—The Washington Post Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? —Mary Oliver, from “The Summer Day” Throughout her celebrated career, Mary Oliver touched countless readers with her brilliantly crafted verse, expounding on her love for the physical world and the powerful bonds between all living things. Arranged by Oliver herself shortly before her death in 2019, Devotions features Oliver’s work from her very first book of poetry, No Voyage and Other Poems, published in 1963 at the age of twenty-eight, through her last, Felicity, published in 2015. This timeless volume showcases the beloved poet at her edifying best. Within these pages, she provides us with an extraordinary and invaluable collection of her passionate, perceptive, and much-treasured observations of the natural world.

Miss Marple meets Nancy Mitford in this glittering new Christmas murder mystery set in Bath, from the bestselling and award-winning author of D is for Death. 'A welcome addition to any Christmas stocking' Joanna Miller, author of The Eights 'I love this series of Golden Age crime-style murder mysteries' Good Housekeeping 'Charming, murder-y and romantic . . . Margery Allingham meets the Mitfords' Marian Keyes, author of My Favourite Mistake On a frosty day in December 1936, librarian and part-time detective Dora Wildwood is summoned to Bath. She has no idea what will unfold but she is glad to go; recent events have left her longing to disappear. Arriving on the world-famous Royal Crescent, Dora quickly learns of Daisy Palmer, whose unsolved murder looms large over the Georgian city. Daisy's fiancé, Lord Frank Meroe, lives on as an eccentric recluse, his house full of clutter and abandoned treasures, as labyrinthine as it is magnificent. Then, on the twentieth anniversary of Daisy's death, murder is committed once more. As Christmas trees are lit and carol singers gather, Dora is drawn into a tangle of feuding families, suspicious antiquarian dealings and a conspicuous silence from everyone involved. For in the city of Jane Austen, loyalties run deep... and dangerously so. A charming and unputdownable whodunnit and the perfect Christmas read for fans of classic crime. READERS LOVE MURDER ON THE ROYAL CRESCENT! 'My first foray into the world of Dora Wildwood and most definitely not my last!' 5-star reader review 'Fantastic. Definitely one to cosy up by the fireside with this winter' 5-star reader review 'Dora is my new favourite character ever. #MoreDora' 5-star reader review ' Charming and clever . . . perfect for a cosy Christmas read' 5-star reader review 'Such a fun story set in 1930's Bath , on no less than the Royal Crescent' 5-star reader review

PRE-ORDER YOUR NEW ROMANTASY OBSESSION FROM THE GLOBAL SENSATION, RAVEN KENNEDY From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series comes the first book in an alluring and addictive romantasy duology set in a world of fae and dark magic -- It's time to pay the Piper. Our world cracked open like an egg. Power burst out, and with it, nine monstrous Banes ready to destroy everything. The powerful Core fae finally slayed them all, but each Bane left a Plague to punish us. But that's not the only thing they left behind. I'm half Bane, half fae, and wholly hated. Survival means enduring every vicious glare and cursed outbreak. Until one day, a Plague descends upon my city that means certain death. Then he comes. The Pied Piper. He rids my city of the Plague, but it comes at a cost. One hundred and thirty people are taken as payment. Including me. I don't know what he's going to do to us, but I know I have to get home. My family's lives depend on it. But the Piper won't let me go, and something wicked stirs between us. The sweet scent in my veins beckons him, while the seductive lure of his magic sinks under my skin. I have to escape before it's too late. Because if I don't, it's not just my heart at risk. . . But the entire world. Note: Pied Piper reimagined. This dark fantasy is full of romance and secrets, with mature themes and explicit scenes only suitable for adults. This is book one of a duology. Tropes: Forced Proximity Captive Romance "Who hurt you?" Only one bed . . . and horse . . . and tent! So. Much. Banter! -- Praise for The Sweetest Fiend " Raven Kennedy does it again . . .a clever and creative twist on a classic tale that feels both fresh and dangerous , with plenty of heat , of course. Fans of Kennedy's work are in for the sweetest treat !" -Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen " Raven Kennedy has done it again . . .I need the next book yesterday." -Sarah A. Parker, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched "This Pied-Piper inspired fantasy showcases exactly what Kennedy does best, rendering a page-perfect love interest with just the right amount of questionable morals." -Stacey McEwan, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of A Forbidden Alchemy "Raven continues to prove why she is one of the best in the genre." -C.R. Jane, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Pucking Wrong Series and The Spartan Flame Trilogy "With lush description and razor-sharp prose , Raven Kennedy's writing ensnares as easily as the Pied Piper's seductive song ." - Julie Johnson, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE WIND WEAVER "How dare this be so good. This slow-burning romantasy reads like a dark, sexy, and haunting fairy tale. I devoured it! "-Ella Fields, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author Readers are OBSESSED with Raven Kennedy! 'The world and characters built through the story rivals the best fantasy novels I have read ' 5 reader review 'I literally stayed up all night to finish this masterpiece ' 5 reader review ' Will grip you from the very first page' 5 reader review 'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5 reader review 'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5 reader review 'If you're into fantasy romance you won't be disappointed !' 5 reader review

THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER This deluxe limited first-run edition features a cover with foil, designed sprayed edges, and gorgeous map endpapers while supplies last! A woman with no past. A warrior with no future. Their love could save the world or burn it down. Fourth Wing by way of Chinese mythology meets The Hunger Games in a perilous world where a young woman with no memory and little magic may hold the key to uniting the Dominions and saving the mortal realm, from the New York Times bestselling author of Read with Jenna pick Searching for Sylvie Lee and Girl in Translation. A brilliant, captivating, deeply romantic, addictive read! Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author Perfect for readers craving the emotional fire and high stakes plotting of KPop Demon Hunters. Danielle Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author In a world divided into four rival dominions, power is everything and Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefire supreme metal mage, leader of the royal Tyger Warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable. But survive she does. Now she s stuck on Blake s elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the Demon Realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the dominions at each other s throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her past while resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemption or her ruin.

An American football star and a die-hard fan make an unforgettable match in this new laugh-out-loud rom-com from Lynn Painter, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of FAKE SKATING and BETTER THAN THE MOVIES. 'Lynn Painter at her funniest!' Haley Pham 'I dare you not to fall in love with Lynn Painter's writing' Ali Hazelwood -- Will this fake date become their first-and forever-win? Duffy loves three things: her dad, her cat, and Minneapolis Coyotes football. So she's devastated to become public enemy number one after shoving the team's mascot away for getting too flirty. To clear her name, Duffy agrees to a live interview - only to discover she is sharing the screen with star player, Connor Cunningham. . . Connor thought he was coming on TV to read a statement, not argue with a fan. But when their fiery banter leaves viewers obsessed, Connor's PR team spots an opportunity, and encourages Conor to ask Duffy out. The catch? She can't know it's not the real deal. Different kinds of sparks soon fly between them. But Connor can't keep his secret forever. And if he drops the ball this time, he'll have lost more than just a game. . . -- Readers LOVE First and Forever: ' Lynn Painter has done it again . First and Forever is everything I want in a contemporary romance - witty, heartfelt, emotionally layered , and completely addictive from the first page to the last.' _____ Reader Review ' Lynn painter can do no wrong in my eyes! Her writing is some of the best and wow did this book deliver and keep on delivering that I could not put it down !' _____ Reader Review 'I seriously ADORE this book!! I love Duffy and Connor so much, every page seriously had me laughing so hard whilst simultaneously kicking my feet ' _____ Reader Review

THE MOST JOYFUL NOVEL OF THE YEAR - AN INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING FUR-NOMENON The perfect Christmas gift: a story about love, grief and redemption - and a very naughty cat... --- Meet Frankie the cat. He's a stray who belongs to no one, and that's just how he likes it. Until one day, everything changes. He crosses paths with Richard . Richard isn't doing so well. Grieving the loss of his partner, he's turned his back on hope and is ready to end it all. But his plans are halted when Frankie the cat is injured on his doorstep. Frankie needs help. But then, so does Richard. What Richard doesn't know is that Frankie is no ordinary cat. It's an unlikely partnership. But it might be exactly what they both need . . . --- Sometimes in our darkest hour, a pet companion is just what the doctor ordered. Narrated by Frankie the cat, discover this heart-warming and laugh-out-loud tale of hope, unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of having someone that needs you. PRAISE FOR FRANKIE 'I laughed and had moments of clarity tears. I loved every part of this beautiful book' 5* Reader Review ' What a little firecracker of a book. [...] I loved every second of this beautiful tale, it gave me hope' 5* Reader Review '[An] outstandingly hilarious, heartbreaking and surprisingly profound novel. I loved seeing the world through [Frankie's] eyes . It could so easily have been twee or sentimental - but I genuinely both laughed and cried. A unique and special book' 5* 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 ' Paper Princess is book #1 in the Royals series ' 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 . . .

READ THE HEARTBREAKING SEQUEL TO THE TIKTOK SENSATION A THOUSAND BOY KISSES . . . A beautiful and life-affirming novel about grief, love and friendship from the international bestselling phenomenon Tillie Cole --- CAN TWO BROKEN HEARTS MAKE A WHOLE . . . ? After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savanna Litchfield has been living half a life. When Savannah's therapist suggests joining a trip around the world for grieving teens she agrees to go clutching tightly to the unread journal her sister left behind. Seventeen-year-old Cael Woods is angry. One year after losing his older brother his life has spiralled. Once the most promising hockey player in the junior league, Cael can no longer step onto the ice. When his parents sign him up for a trip abroad no part of him wants to go. As Cael and Savannah embark on a journey they begin to find solace in each other. As they start to heal piece by broken piece, could this be the start of a love they never thought they'd feel again? --- Readers love A Thousand Broken Pieces 'I didn't want to finish because I knew what was coming and the tears were really starting to form' ***** Reader Reviews 'I am always amazed that a person can provoke so much emotion with just words typed on paper but Tillie Cole did not just provoke emotion-she crushed my heart' ***** Reader Reviews 'Heartbreaking in so many ways. If you need an ugly cry, this will do it!' ***** Reader Reviews 'I absolutely cannot wait to fall back into a book hangover after reading this' ***** Reader Reviews

Ex-lovers. Ex-rivals. New cohosts. Oh, puck. The perfect read for fans of ICEBREAKER, BEHIND THE NET and RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE! This is your next sizzling sports romance addiction . . . ---- Cut from the US women's hockey team right before her third chance at gold, Natalie Carpenter is scrambling for a plan that'll help her avoid moving back home. The answer: a guest-hosting gig on Wake Up, USA's winter games coverage. Her cohost: Darcy LaCroix , Nat's ex-girlfriend, one-time college teammate turned adversary. Since leaving Team Canada, Darcy has worked hard to make a name in broadcasting. If her big break requires sharing screen time with the former cocky freshman who turned her world upside down, so be it. At this point, there's nothing between them except history. But audiences disagree. #PuckingHotties is trending hard, and Nat and Darcy agree to lean into it - for ratings, obviously. It's not like Nat can forget the way Darcy broke her heart or their bitter team rivalry. Between working, travelling together and that irresistible spark, it's getting hard to separate what's real and what's for the camera. Because somewhere underneath everything that went wrong is the sneaking suspicion that nothing will ever feel quite this right again. Tropes/themes: 1. Second-chance love story 2. Sapphic-enemies-to-lovers 3. Queer romance 4. Slow burn ---- Readers are loving Wake Up, Nat & Darcy 'Oh my gosh, I loved this book! I've been hoping for a perfect rivals-to-lovers sapphic hockey romance and this one more than delivers' ***** Reader Review 'Such a great book and one I'll be recommending forever!' ***** Reader Review 'I loved this book. The banter between Nat and Darcy had me hooked and burning through the pages' ***** Reader Review 'I loved these characters - even through the snark, they cared for each other. They built each other up, supported each other as others offended' ***** Reader Review 'This is the Sapphic romance of my dreams, I loved it so much!' ***** Reader Review

Charlotte Brontë's moving masterpiece the novel that has been "teaching true strength of character for generations" (The Guardian). Nominated as one of America s best-loved novels by PBS s The Great American Read A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a woman's quest for freedom. Having grown up an orphan in the home of her cruel aunt and at a harsh charity school, Jane Eyre becomes an independent and spirited survivor-qualities that serve her well as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him whatever the consequences or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving her beloved? This updated Penguin Classics edition features a new introduction by Brontë scholar and award-winning novelist Stevie Davies, as well as comprehensive notes, a chronology, further reading, and an appendix. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

READ THE DELICIOUSLY DARK COMING-OF-AGE STORY NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET 'A beautifully tragic coming of age story. I can't get over this book' 5***** Reader Review 'Absolutely one-of-a-kind storytelling' 5***** Reader Review _______ When teenage cannibal Maren is rejected by her family, she is forced into a life alone and on the run. Until she meets Lee. Tall, brooding and mysterious, he sees Maren for who she is: someone like him. Maren's small world breaks wide open. And as they embark on a journey of longing and survival, Lee teaches her how to live. Their bond makes them untouchable. Their blistering love is palpable. But will it save them from a world in which they don't belong? . . .

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'Fast-paced and will have you hooked. You're in for a killer summer.' Metro WE WERE LIARS meets GOSSIP GIRL - this YA thriller with a splash of dark academia is full of secrets, lies, privileged teens and beach parties. The perfect summer read. A body in the pool. A friend who might be an enemy. A vacation they'll never forget . . . Linden has always felt like an outsider and spending the summer at his best friend's vacation house, surrounded by money and privilege is doing nothing to lessen his imposter syndrome. But he soon has bigger concerns than fitting in - there's a body in the pool and everyone's a suspect - including him. Readers LOVE Liar's Beach: An addictive addition to the thriller genre If you're looking for a quick, engrossing YA thriller, look no further than Liar's Beach. Fingers crossed for more! A wonderful and beautifully written YA book, in the modern One of Us Is Lying vein. I really loved this book An entertaining read throughout and a fun one to fly through in one sitting