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The electrifying new novel from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of Everything Under After a serious case of school bullying becomes too much to bear, sisters July and September move across the country with their mother to a long-abandoned family home. In their new and unsettling surroundings, July finds that the deep bond she has always had with September - a closeness that not even their mother is allowed to penetrate - is starting to change in ways she cannot entirely understand. Inside the house the tension among the three women builds, while outside the sisters meet a boy who tests the limits of their shared experiences. With its roots in psychological horror, Sisters is a taut, powerful and deeply moving account of sibling love that cements Daisy Johnson's place as one of the most inventive and exciting young writers at work today.

When victims are marked by a signature stone left at each chilling scene, it's up to FBI Agent Cara Ward to decode the enigmatic messages and track down a murderer who's as elusive as the Great Lakes are deep. AMONG THE LOST (A Cara Ward FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 5) is the fifth 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!

Es beginnt in einer einzigen Nacht. Ein verletzter Fremder auf dem Dach des Krankenhauses, in dem ich arbeite. Eine Begegnung, die wie ein Stromschlag durch mich fährt. Ein Mann, dessen Name ich erst viel später erfahren werde: Davide de Medici. Minuten danach stirbt meine schwangere beste Freundin in der Notaufnahme – und ich rette heimlich ihr Baby. Und während die Stadt noch schläft, zwingt mich meine Position innerhalb der Mafia zu einer Ehe, die am nächsten Morgen vollzogen wird. Ich glaube, mein Leben könnte nicht komplizierter werden. Doch da ist noch jemand - jemand der mich in den dunkelsten Stunden meines Lebens wirklich sieht. Matteo de Medici. Davides Bruder. Ein Mann der aus Narben, Dunkelheit und unstillbarem Rachehunger besteht. Und er sucht nach Antworten – in einer Stadt, in der mein Geheimnis der Funke ist, der alles entzünden könnte. Wie lange kann ich mein Kind schützen, meine Ehe überleben, den beiden de Medici-Brüdern entkommen? Und will ich das am Ende überhaupt? Dark Mafia Romance. Ab 18. Der Nachfolger zu SINS OF THE DEVIL, mit den Söhnen von Carver de Medici. Enthält potenziell triggernde Inhalte und folgende Tropes: Disabled MMC, Obsessive MMCs, Morally Grey FMC, Love Triangle with High Stakes, He Falls First, Lots of Banter, Slow Burn, High Tension, Touch Her And D!e

James Bennett, nephew of Sir Henry Merrivale (the cantankerous yet genius sleuth), has been invited to stay at White Priory for Christmas, among the retinue of the glamorous Hollywood actress Marcia Tait. Her producer, her lover, her playwright and her agent are all here along with the haughty master of the estate, Canifes and his daughter. So many suspects they become when Marcia Tait is found dead on Christmas morning in the lakeside pavilion, having been left there alone the night before and with a distinct lack of footprints in the snow to reveal any possible killer. When Henry Merrivale arrives to piece together what appears to be an impossible crime, John Dickson Carr, writing under the pseudonym Carter Dickson, treats the reader to sensational twists, febrile tension between the closed circle of suspects and one of the most perfect solutions in the history of the genre.

When nuclear materials vanish from European research centers, CIA Agent Brianna Dagger must use her unique parkour skills to thwart a rogue scientist's deadly plan. Can she outmaneuver betrayal and prevent a catastrophe? MAZE OF SHADOWS (A Brianna Dagger CIA Thriller—Book 4) is the fourth 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!

With the alien scourge responsible for the greatest war in humanity's history in full retreat, Kira Forrest anticipates a few months of rest and relaxation while she and her found family recover from their ordeal. Her hard earned peace is cut short when an attack on the Great Houses reveals cracks in the very foundation of the empire. When blame is laid at the feet of Kira's birth house, she will have to find the true perpetrators quick if she wants to protect her new home and everyone within it. Her hunt will lead her to strange planets and ultimately a place anchored in her past. With the balance of power in a tension fraught universe at stake, Kira will have to decide what is most important to her. The love that sustains her or the safety of all she holds dear. War isn't just coming. It's already here.

A concise novel of desire, constraint, and consequence set within a closely observed social environment. In Summer, Edith Wharton centres her narrative on a young woman whose experience of love and independence unfolds against the expectations and limitations of a small community. Wharton's treatment is direct and controlled, focusing on the interplay between individual impulse and social structure. The narrative develops through shifts in perception and circumstance, tracing the tension between aspiration and reality. The clarity of style is matched by a sustained attention to emotional and social detail, allowing the consequences of choice to emerge without overt commentary. Often regarded as one of Wharton's more concentrated works, Summer presents themes that recur throughout her writing: personal autonomy, social pressure, and the cost of deviation from established norms. It remains a significant example of early twentieth-century American fiction, notable for its precision and restraint.

A chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny! Nana "Hachi" Komatsu hopes that moving to Tokyo will help her make a clean start and leave her capricious love life behind her. Nana Osaki, who arrives in the city at the same time, has plans to score big in the world of rock'n'roll. Although these two young women come from different backgrounds, they quickly become best friends in a whirlwind world of sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties! Takumi and Hachi are getting married, but it's far from a joyous announcement. Nobu and Nana are devastated, and even Takumi's bandmates take the news hard. With paparazzi skulking around for a new scandal to exploit and tensions between Trapnest and Blast on high alert, will Hachi ever get her happily ever after?

In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she’s been the one to beat since her debut years ago. Except now, something is missing in her performances—a spark that’s been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia’s passion for skating has disappeared. When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia’s struck by the emotion in Elaine’s routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics. As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia’s about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again.

Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57. From BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a riveting companion novel to BULLY. This is Jared's story . . . .............. Have you ever been so angry that hitting things felt good? Or numb to all emotions? The past few years have been like that for me. Travelling between fury and indifference with no stops in between. Some people hate me for it, while others are scared of me. But none of them can hurt me, because I don't care about anything or anyone. Except Tatum. I love her so much that I hate her. I hate that I can't let her go. We used to be friends, but I found out that I couldn't trust her - or anyone else. So I hurt her. I pushed her away. But I still need her. She centres me. Engaging her, challenging her, pushing her - it's the one last part of me that feels anything anymore. But then she went and screwed everything up. She left for a year and came back a different girl. Now, when I push, she pushes back . . . and I'm not sure either one of us will ever be the same. .............. Praise for the Fall Away novels: 'As gripping as it was sexy!' COLLEEN HOOVER 'Penelope creates incredible tension between their characters in this best friends to enemies to lovers romance. It touches on the trauma of high school relationships, first loves, and broken hearts, and most importantly, how to be with someone without losing yourself' Helena Hunting 'A wonderfully addictive read that kept my heart racing from start to finish. I could not put it down! 5 stars!!' Aestas Book Blog 'I got completely wrapped up in Bully' Scandalicious Book Reviews 'Freakin' awesome! I absolutely love, love, loved this book . . . It totally rocked. Three times I honestly thought I might spontaneously combust' Smitten's Book Blog 'There's a very thin line between love and hate! Did I know the line could be so blurred and painful? No! But can I say I didn't absolutely, without a doubt love this damn book? No! I freaking Loved it!!' SBookLover Reviews .............. Read the whole series in order: BULLY; UNTIL YOU; RIVAL; FALLING AWAY; AFLAME (novella); NEXT TO NEVER (novella)

La primera novela de Isabel Allende, La casa de los espíritus, narra la saga de una poderosa familia de terratenientes latinoamericanos. El despótico patriarca Esteban Trueba ha construido con mano de hierro un imperio privado que empieza a tambalearse con el paso del tiempo y un entorno social explosivo. Finalmente, la decadencia personal del patriarca arrastrará a los Trueba a una dolorosa desintegración. Atrapados en unas dramáticas relaciones familiares, los personajes de esta poderosa novela encarnan las tensiones sociales y espirituales de una época que abarca gran parte del siglo XX. Con impecable pulso narrativo y gran lucidez histórica, Isabel Allende ha creado un fresco en el que conviven lo cotidiano con lo maravilloso, el amor con la revolución y los ideales personales con la dura realidad política. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Isabel Allende's first novel, The House of the Spirits, tells the saga of a powerful family of Latin American landowners. The despotic patriarch, Esteban Trueba, has built a private empire with an iron fist, but it begins to falter with the passage of time and an explosive social environment. Ultimately, the patriarch's personal decline will drag the Truebas into a painful disintegration. Caught up in dramatic family relationships, the characters in this powerful novel embody the social and spiritual tensions of an era spanning much of the 20th century. With impeccable narrative skill and great historical lucidity, Isabel Allende has created a fresco in which the everyday coexists with the marvelous, love with revolution, and personal ideals with a harsh political reality.

Twists our expectations of the entire psychological thriller genre' Guardian 'Expertly plotted and compellingly told ... I raced through it' Harriet Tyce Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You might not want to like them, but you do. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's difficult, because you realise Jack and Grace are never apart. Some might call this true love. Others might ask why Grace never answers the phone. Or how she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn't work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. And why there are bars on one of the bedroom windows. Sometimes, the perfect marriage is the perfect lie. Discover the unputdownable multi-million-copy bestseller Behind Closed Doors, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Harriet Tyce! ***** Praise for B A Paris: 'This psychological Hitchcock-type thriller will keep haunting you' Woman 'A mesmeric, tense and twisting nightmare. Suffocating, controlled and hugely entertaining' Chris Whitaker 'A rollercoaster ride, with plenty of twists' Observer 'B.A. Paris is a mistress at weaving family with fear, suspense and subterfuge' Jane Corry 'Packed with tension and nail-bitingly real, I couldn't put it down!' Lauren North 'A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch' T M Logan ***** Readers love Behind Closed Doors: 'This is THE ultimate psychological thriller. It is a horrifically dark, claustrophobic and tense read that will have your heart pounding and chill you to the bone... Believe all the hype' 'Do whatever you can to get a copy of this book. It's one that you just can't miss' 'This is a truly gripping read. I was hooked from the very opening' 'This is honestly one of the best books of this genre that I have ever read... brutal yet brilliant' 'A brutal depiction of insanity, love, deception and survival, Behind Closed Doors is a book that will stay with me for a very long time. I can't wait to read more of B.A Paris

'Nobody writes about family tensions better than Joanna Trollope' Good HousekeepingAn Unsuitable Match, by number one bestselling author Joanna Trollope, is an a uplifting story of love, family and second chances.'Why on earth, after all you've been through, all you've survived, all you've achieved, why do you want to get married?'Rose Woodrowe has just got engaged to Tyler Masson – a wonderful, sensitive man who is head-over-heels in love with her. The only problem? This isn't the first time for either of them, and their five grown-up children have strong opinions on the matter . . .Like Rose's daughter, Laura, who remembers her parents' painful divorce and doesn't want to see her mother hurt again. Or the twins, Emmy and Nat, who simply don't trust the man their mother has fallen for. Then there's Tyler's children: Seth, too busy with his San Francisco sourdough bakery to get to know his father's new partner; and Mallory, the aspiring actress, who is still wrestling with the issues of her own childhood.Who to listen to? Who to please? Rose and Tyler are determined to get it right this time, but in trying to make everyone happy, can they ever be happy themselves?

Clary fights to stop a murderer and to close the growing distance between her and Jace in the thrilling fourth book in the New York Times and internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series. City of Fallen Angels is a Shadowhunters novel. The Mortal War is over, and sixteen-year-old Clary Fray is back home in New York City, excited about all the possibilities before her. She's training to become a Shadowhunter and use her unique power. Her mother is getting married to the love of her life. Downworlders and Shadowhunters are at peace at last. And—most importantly of all—she can finally call Jace her boyfriend. But nothing comes without a price. Someone is murdering Shadowhunters, provoking tensions between Downworlders and Shadowhunters that could lead to a second, bloody war. Clary's best friend, Simon, can't help her—his mother just found out he's a vampire, and now he's homeless. When Jace begins to pull away from her without explaining why, Clary is forced to delve into the heart of a mystery that reveals her worst nightmare: she herself has set in motion a terrible chain of events that could lead to her losing everything she loves. Even Jace.

Bist du bereit, deine Existenz für den Mann zu riskieren, den du liebst? Adrian: Anwalt zu sein, ist für mich nicht nur ein Job, sondern mein Lebensinhalt, dem ich mit Diskretion und Loyalität nachgehe. Die Stunden, in denen ich es mir erlaube, die Kontrolle abzugeben, sind rar. Umso mehr genieße ich die Nächte im Le Triskèle, einem der verruchtesten kinky Clubs von Paris. Dass ich ausgerechnet dort einen Mann treffe, der nicht nur meine Lust wie keiner zuvor zu leiten vermag, sondern auch meine Ängste versteht, habe ich nicht erwartet. Eigentlich wollte ich überhaupt niemanden daten, aber Mathéos strenge Dominanz und verständnisvolle Zärtlichkeit machen mich süchtig nach mehr. Bis ich schließlich etwas über ihn herausfinde, das unsere aufkeimende Liebe zu einer Bedrohung für meine Existenz macht … Mathéo: Durch meine Scheidung drohe ich nicht nur viel Geld, sondern auch meinen Traum vom eigenen Restaurant zu verlieren. Es sind die Begegnungen im Le Triskèle, die mir die Kraft geben, weiterzumachen. Die Zeit mit ihm. Adrian ist nicht nur ein selbstbewusster, hingebungsvoller Sub, sondern auch ein Mann, mit dem ich mir vorstellen könnte, noch einmal das Abenteuer ›Beziehung‹ zu wagen. Würde nicht plötzlich das Gesetz zwischen uns stehen. Mit einem Mal wirken meine Sorgen nichtig gegen das, was er verlieren könnte, wenn er sich weiter auf mich einlässt. Ich darf das nicht von ihm verlangen. Aber ich bin bereits zu gefangen von ihm, um ihn gehen zu lassen … In »Game of Desire« erwartet dich eine Forbidden Love MM Romance voller Tension, Herzschmerz und Happy End. Erlebe sehnsüchtige Blicke, heimliche Küsse und unbändige Leidenschaft vor der traumhaften Kulisse von Paris, der Stadt der Liebe. »Lawyers & Lovers« ist eine gefühlvolle und prickelnde MM Romance Reihe. In jedem Band findet ein anderer Anwalt seinen Mann fürs Leben, sodass alle Bände der Reihe unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden können. Hier und da tauchen jedoch bekannte Gesichter am Rande wieder auf.

Haunted by a curse that kills someone close to their family every thirteen years, two sisters must come together to break the spell and save that which they hold most dear. This enchanting novel explores the fraught lines between family and the secrets they keep, perfect for fans of Ava Morgyn and Heather Webber. Florence and Evie Caldwell have long disagreed on how to break their family’s curse, and tension has been high since their mother’s death thirteen years ago. Honeysuckle House, the family estate where every Caldwell has lived, now only houses one of the sisters. Evie has crafted it into an enchanted bed and breakfast while Florence runs a magical bookstore in town, refusing to even set foot inside Honeysuckle House. But when the house starts behaving dangerously and catches fire, Florence and Evie must set aside their differences and dig into past generations of their family and the town’s history before the curse claims someone they love. Witches of Honeysuckle House is an exploration of sisterhood, family, and the places we call home, perfect for readers who love the darker aspects of Weyward and the sister dynamics of The Crescent Moon Tearoom.

As featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show Haunted by a curse that kills someone close to their family every thirteen years, two sisters must come together to break the spell and save that which they hold most dear. This enchanting novel explores the fraught lines between family and the secrets they keep, perfect for fans of Ava Morgyn and Heather Webber. Florence and Evie Caldwell have long disagreed on how to break their family's curse, and tension has been high since their mother's death thirteen years ago. Honeysuckle House, the family estate where every Caldwell has lived, now only houses one of the sisters. Evie has crafted it into an enchanted bed-and-breakfast while Florence runs a magical bookstore in town, refusing to even set foot inside Honeysuckle House. But when the house starts behaving dangerously and catches fire, Florence and Evie must set aside their differences and dig into past generations of their family and the town's history before the curse claims someone they love. Witches of Honeysuckle House is an exploration of sisterhood, family, and the places we call home, perfect for readers who love the darker aspects of Weyward and the sister dynamics of The Crescent Moon Tearoom.

Fourth Wing meets The Fast and the Furious in Of Flame and Fury, by debut author Mikayla Bridge. With deadly phoenixes, edge-of-your-seat action and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance, you won't want to miss the hottest YA fantasy of the year!Phoenix racing; hotter than F1. Deadlier than dragons.On an island built from ash and shrouded in fire, phoenix racing is the most profitable – and deadly – work you can find. No one knows that better than Kelyn Varra and her crew, the Crimson Howlers.When the Howler's rider is brutally killed during a race, Kel is forced to join forces with arrogant, hot-headed Warren Coupers – the last person she would ever want on her team. But with her rising debts and threats to her beloved phoenix, Savita, the pressure to win has never been higher; and Kel is left with no other choice.As tensions rise on and off the track, a mysterious tech mogul takes an unsettling interest in the team. Amidst perilous races, the threat of an unstoppable disease and her growing attraction to Coup, Kel soon uncovers a sinister plot that will threaten everything she cares for, as she fights to keep Savita and her magic out of the hands of those who would use it for their own gain . . .'Full of exhilarating phoenix races, heart-warming found family, thrilling danger, and sizzling romantic tension . . . a fabulous new voice in YA fantasy!' – Keshe Chow, author of The Girl with No Reflection

When victims of a new serial killer are found dead, mysteriously tethered to Lake Ontario's wind turbines, FBI Agent Cara Ward must decipher the clues while braving hazardous winds to save the next victim before it's too late… AMONG THE DARKNESS (A Cara Ward FBI Suspense Thriller—Book 3) is the third 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!

Bloomsbury presents Sun Trap by Rachel Wolf, read by Alexandra Boulton.'Insanely gripping.' ANGELA CLARKE'The perfect escapist read.' CLARE LESLIE HALLBE CAREFULEllie has wanted to be an actor since she was a child so, when a role in a blockbuster film presents itself, she grabs it.WHAT YOUOn the plane to Abu Dhabi to begin filming, Ellie overhears something she shouldn't – two people discussing plans for murder.WISH FORUnsure if it's a misunderstanding, and not wanting to ruin her big break, Ellie remains quiet. Then ten members of the cast become nine...Ellie needs to be careful – it's more than just her career on the line.Because she isn't who she says she is.And liars are always the prime suspect.WHY READERS LOVE RACHEL WOLF'Glamorous and atmospheric' CATHERINE COOPER'Totally gripping... Succession on the high seas' HARRIET TYCE'Addictive, claustrophobic.' ERIN KELLY'Glamour, tension and twists galore!' LESLEY KARA

In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she’s been the one to beat since her debut years ago. Except now, something is missing in her performances—a spark that’s been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia’s passion for skating has disappeared. When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia’s struck by the emotion in Elaine’s routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics. As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia’s about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again.

PENGUIN HORROR: A celebration of the very best literary horror, a series of terrifying novels and tales that for generations have thrilled, captivated and kept readers wide awake at night. Like moths to a flame, people are drawn to Dower House. To see the estate in dappled sunlight, to feel the breeze blown in from the river, is to forever be in love. Among those caught in its spell are James and Nemo Boyce, who quickly buy it, and Professor Harry Harris, who becomes captivated by both the house and its new mistress. But an uninvited guest soon corrupts their paradise, and quickly reveals the dark heart of the home... A tour-de-force of chest-tightening tension, Moths, one of the great gothic horrors of twentieth century, is an extraordinary tale of possession and sinister seduction. 'A magical novel, passionate, exciting, and beautifully written' Iris Murdoch

**THIS PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER ARTWORK, AS WELL AN ICONIC QUOTE ON THE INSIDE COVER - PRE-ORDER NOW TO SECURE YOUR COPY!** From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes the gripping, steamy taboo romance series that everyone is talking about! 'Filled with TENSION , HEARTBREAK and ELECTRIC CHEMISTRY . This one will tear your heart right out of your chest before tossing it back in and sewing you up' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver 'Leigh Rivers is THE QUEEN OF DARK ROMANCE . Her books are deeply emotive and her characters feel so vividly real' Tierney Page Owning her was all he ever wanted . . . Everything about Olivia belongs to Malachi Vize. Her mind. Her body. Her soul. Her fear. Her pain. When she sends him to prison, her betrayal runs deep. Now free, he wants revenge against the one girl he shouldn't want. His forbidden obsession. His foster sister. He's spent years planning for this, and now he's ready to haunt her. When Halloween comes, he can longer lurk in the shadows. All he has left to own is her heart, even if he needs to take it. Little Stranger is a dark, taboo romance and contains explicit sexual content and difficult themes. Please read the content warnings before reading. Recommended 18+. -- Readers love the Web of Silence duet! ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had me hot , shocked , and begging for more !' Sara Cate, New York Times bestselling author 'A dark, twisted romance . . . [that's] impossible to look away from' Tate James 'Leigh Rivers is a master of dark romance , weaving heartbreak with delicious tension that will leave you begging for more' K. A. Knight ' Beautifully raw . Unapologetically dark. Unforgettable ' Lola King 'A deliciously dark , utterly addictive read that refuses to play it safe . . . with its fast-paced roller coaster of obsession , tension , and chaos ' Avina St. Graves 'The devastating angst and enviable obsession changed my brain chemistry ' Greer Rivers Tropes: ¿ Forbidden romance ¿ Anti-hero MMC ¿ Touch her and d*e ¿ Second chance romance ¿¿¿¿ Hidden identity ¿ Selective mutism (MMC)

ESCAPE TO ITALY WITH THE PERFECT UPLIFTING AND EMOTIONAL SUMMER READ 'An impossibly seductive love story, underpinned by a heart-breaking secret' ROSIE WALSH 'What a stunning novel. That hot, sultry setting - Allie's refreshing straightforwardness, Ed's absolute swooniness - I loved it' BETH O'LEARY 'An emotional and uplifting book about secrets, family and identity. Such a joy! So rich and engaging, 5 stars' ADELE PARKS In late 1983, a letter arrives from Italy, containing secrets so unthinkable that it is hidden away, apparently forever. More than three decades later, it is found . . . by the last person who was ever supposed to see it. When Allie opens an envelope in her grandmother's house, it changes everything she knows about her family - and herself. With the truth liable to hurt those she loves most, she hires a private detective to find out what happened to her late mother in the summer before Allie was born. Taking leave from her job as a research scientist, she is led to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Garda, accompanied by her best friend Ed. But the secrets that emerge go far beyond anything they were expecting. Now, Allie must find the courage to confront her family's tangled past and reshape her own. From Richard & Judy Book club author Catherine Isaac comes the emotional and uplifting story of love, loss, friendship and a letter that changes everything. *** OUT NOW: CATHERINE ISAAC'S NEW EMOTIONAL FIVE-STAR NOVEL, THE WORLD AT MY FEET *** Praise for MESSY, WONDERFUL US 'If you want a book that'll keep you hooked, make you cry...this is the perfect read' Fabulous Magazine 'Uplifting, emotional and surprising' Hannah Beckerman 'I adored it… a gorgeous sunny setting, exploring love, friendship and the twistiest of family entanglements' Jill Mansell 'A gorgeous location, a story full of twists and turns and tension and some heart-stopping romance - what more do you want from a love story?' Red 'Intriguing and pacy' Libby Page 'Family secrets and hidden love - the perfect combination for a mesmerising read' Santa Montefiore 'A gorgeous book saturated with sunshine that will fill your heart with joy' Milly Johnson 'Secrets come to the surface in this tale of love and loss' Woman 'Intricately crafted, beautifully written, an emotional roller-coaster' Iona Grey 'Such a good book. Tender and evocative' Andy Jones 'I fell head over heels in love with this book! A page-turning mystery, a wonderfully uplifting story about love in all its forms and characters so real, I still wonder what they're doing' Katy Regan 'I absolutely loved it, what a rich and engaging story' Dani Atkins 'This novel is a delight' Goop

THE NINTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES - now a major TV series! 'Addictively page-turning' Rebecca Yarros, bestselling author of Fourth Wing 'Scotland's answer to Game of Thrones' Herald 'A sweeping tale of love, honor, sacrifice and rebellion ' Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments ___________ Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by the Jacobite Rising of 1745, and it took them twenty years to find each other again. Now the American Revolution threatens to do the same. It is 1779 and Claire and Jamie are at last reunited with their daughter, Brianna, her husband, Roger, and their children on Fraser's Ridge. Having the family together is a dream the Frasers had thought impossible. Yet even in the North Carolina backcountry, the effects of war are being felt. Tensions in the Colonies are great and local feelings run hot enough to boil Hell's tea-kettle. Jamie knows loyalties among his own tenants are split and the war is on his doorstep. It's only a matter of time before the shooting starts. Not so far away, young William Ransom is still coming to terms with the discovery of his true father's identity - and thus his own. Lord John Grey also has reconciliations to make and dangers to meet . . . on his son's behalf, and his own. Meanwhile, the Southern Colonies blaze, and the Revolution creeps ever closer to Fraser's Ridge. And Claire, the physician, wonders how much of the blood to be spilt will belong to those she loves. ___________ Readers love Go Tell the Bees I am Gone: ' I love the characters, I love the details, I love the life Gabaldon breathes into the stories' 5-star reader review 'A wonderful book I'm sorry to have finished.' 5-star reader review ' Five stars. This series is captivating and tugs on your heartstrings ' 5-star reader review 'I adore these books. I love Gabaldon's work' 5-star reader review Praise for the Outlander series: 'Outlander truly is a phenomenon ' Sam Heughan 'An unforgettable, unparalleled love story that will leave you craving more' Olivie Blake, bestselling author of The Atlas Six and Masters of Death 'Epic, magical and deeply romantic' Ali Hazelwood, bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis 'A stone-cold classic ' Katherine Arden, bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale and The Warm Hands of Ghosts 'Gabaldon's attention to historical detail and human emotion is unparalleled , making this series an utter delight ' Rebecca Ross, bestselling author of Divine Rivals 'A treasure to be enjoyed and shared' Ian Rankin, bestselling author of the Rebus series

'I am gonna say it Willow Ridge is on the same level as Chestnut Springs!' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ Escape to Willow Ridge with a deliciously addictive, grumpy cowboy, steamy romance! Crossing off her bucket list was easy - until she fell for him. Cherry Hensley is determined to make her last summer in Willow Ridge count. With a bucket list full of wild ideas Cherry is ready for anything... Except Duke Bennett. The town's hottest bartender - and her brother's best friend - is way too tempting to resist when he offers to be her partner-in-crime. Enlisting Duke's help was supposed to be harmless; she's known him all her life. But every moment together makes Cherry feel more alive than anything on her bucket list. Will they hold the line between lovers and friends? Tropes: Brother's Best Friend Age gap Secret relationship Small town Workplace romance Readers LOVE Riding the Line! ' 6 freaking stars!!! From page one I knew I would fall so deeply in love with our characters and their story!' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oooh the secret pining for YEARS was 10/10 in this book. Duke Bennett is a freaking gem and what all real boyfriends should aspire to be' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'The mutual pining had me HOT! The tension between these two had me blushing , the slow burn was burning and I was so here for it!!' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'The pining, the slow-burn and the spice ... *chefs kiss*! ' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿ 'EVERY SINGLE THING ABOUT THIS BOOK WAS BRILLIANTLY DONE' Reader review¿¿¿¿¿

Become obsessed with this unique and addictive world of elemental magic, immortal beings, and forbidden love FOR FANS OF PHANTASMA, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL AND QUICKSILVER Tropes: Elemental magic Enemies to lovers Court setting Forbidden romance Unique magic system Strong female lead Reverse bodyguard Slow burn Found family A daring spy. A rebel princess. A kingdom on the brink of war. When a mysterious human, Sir Rowan arrives in the immortal realm of Thalassaria seeking the legendary Tidal Pearl, Thalassarian guard Nerys is assigned as his escort and to keep close whilst he's in the palace. But her duty wars with her desires as the more time she spends with Rowan, the harder it becomes for them to ignore their growing attraction. Powerful, enigmatic, and devastatingly mortal, Rowan stirs something deep within her that could change the course of her future. Trapped within the palace while the queen decides the humans' fate, Nerys realizes her allegiances are shifting. With the tidal pearl at risk, there is only one way to protect it... by challenging the Queen's crown. But as the moment approaches, Nerys and Rowan are forced to confront a choice between loyalty to their realms or a love that defies the laws of mortality. In a kingdom where magic flows like the tides, one secret could drown them both. Perfect for fans of Kaylie Smith, Amber V. Nicole and Callie Hart Readers LOVE the Heirs of Elydor series: 'Keeps you utterly obsessed to the end!'- Reader Review 'I really don't ever want it to end' - Reader Review 'The banter was so good and the tension was wonderful.' - Reader Review 'Fast-paced, fun, and full of heart.' - Reader Review 'A captivating fantasy world.' - Reader Review

Three friends. Six months. One rule: No falling in love. Harper Quinn is a professional fixer. As a social worker, she manages everyone else's crises but keeps her own life strictly compartmentalized. Her five-year relationship with Noah, a brilliant and logical systems architect, is safe, predictable, and perfectly scheduled. But there's a third person in their orbit: Eli. He's been their charming, tattooed best friend since college, the guy with a key to their apartment and a permanent spot on their couch. For years, they've ignored the simmering, undeniable tension between the three of them. Until a truth-or-drink game pushes them over the edge. To contain the fallout, Harper proposes a "practice" run: a six-month, highly structured trial where the three of them explore the boundaries of a triad. It's meant to be a safe experiment with a clean exit. But as boundaries blur, hidden desires are spoken out loud, and a surprise bisexual awakening turns Noah and Eli's friendship into a scorching connection of its own, the safe container shatters. As the real world threatens to intrude on the private sanctuary they've built, Harper, Noah, and Eli must decide if they are willing to risk their careers, their families, and a decade of friendship for a love that doesn't fit the mold. Practice Makes Poly is a high-heat, MMF contemporary romance featuring friends-to-lovers, bisexual awakening, and a non-hierarchical throuple fighting for their happily ever after.

The stunning final book in the critically acclaimed Seven Realms epic fantasy series from Cinda Williams Chima A thousand years ago, two young lovers were betrayed - Alger Waterlow to his death, and Hanalea, Queen of the Fells, to a life without love. Now, once again, the Queendom of the Fells seems likely to shatter apart. For young queen Raisa ana'Marianna, maintaining peace even within her own castle walls is nearly impossible; tension between wizards and Clan has reached a fevered pitch. With surrounding kingdoms seeking to prey on the Fells' inner turmoil, Raisa's best hope is to unite her people against a common enemy. But that enemy might be the person with whom she's falling in love. Through a complicated web of lies and unholy alliances, former streetlord Han Alister has become a member of the Wizard Council of the Fells. Navigating the cut-throat world of blue blood politics has never been more dangerous, and Han seems to inspire hostility among Clan and wizards alike. His only ally is the queen, and despite the perils involved, Han finds it impossible to ignore his feelings for Raisa. Before long, Han finds himself in possession of a secret believed to be lost to history, a discovery powerful enough to unite the people of the Fells. But will the secret die with him before he can use it? A simple, devastating truth concealed by a thousand-year-old lie at last comes to light in this stunning conclusion to the Seven Realms series.

*ORIGINAL COVER COLLECTION EDITION* 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? This edition is part of the original cover collection. 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!)