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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

This forbidden-love, ice-hockey romance is the fourth instalment of the Love and Hockey series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely. -- In my defence, I had no idea the tattooed, glasses-wearing, soulful hottie I spent one perfect day-and one unforgettable night-with was a hockey star on my father's team. And Miles didn't know I was the coach's daughter. That's the point of a "no-work-talk" date. But now? He's as forbidden to me as I am to him. When I land a new gig as the team photographer, we vow to keep it professional. Too much is at stake-I can't risk my heart or my father's team. But when I end up living at Miles's place to care for his pack of rescue pups, the lines and I discover there's more to him than I ever imagined-a man who's genuine, thoughtful, and irresistibly real. My heart's getting dangerously attached. But if I follow it... am I putting everyone's dreams on the line? Tropes: ice hockey romance coach's daughter the one who got away second chance romance age gap forbidden romance forced proximity workplace romance -- Readers LOVE The Girlfriend Zone: 'Each book in this series just gets better and better and I honestly don't know how I am going to survive when this series ends. I LOVE it!' ***** Reader Review 'Amazing! The girlfriend zone delivers on every level' ***** Reader Review 'Oh my GOD, this book was everything! Seriously, Lauren Blakely has done it again, and I don't even know how to function after finishing it. I laughed, I swooned, I teared up-Miles and Leighton completely stole my heart' ***** Reader Review 'This book made me swoon, sweat and cry my little heart out' ***** Reader Review

Bonnie Langford reads this thrilling novelisation of the debut TV adventure for the Seventh Doctor. Assailed by violent bolts of energy, the TARDIS is blasted off-course and forced to land on the barren planet of Lakertya. The turbulence triggers the Doctor's sixth regeneration - but that is the least of his worries. Why has the Rani, that ruthless renegade Time Lady, brought the Doctor to Lakertya? What are the hideous Tetrap guards? Who are the eleven geniuses she has imprisoned in her stronghold, and what is the vital significance of Strange Matter? Aided by the faithful Mel, the Doctor must do all he can to stop the Rani's diabolical scheme before it affects the whole of creation. Bonnie Langford, who played Mel in the BBC TV series, reads Pip and Jane Baker's novelisation of their 1987 TV adventure. Duration: 3 hours approx. (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (c) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Queen. Mother. Servant. Friend. This is the most intimate portrait of our longest serving monarch, an inspiration to her country: Queen Elizabeth II. Get to know the real Elizabeth in the definitive biography from the bestselling British Royal Family writer 'To have any understanding of the Queen you must first read this book' Amanda Foreman 'Emotional, personal, human, insightful and moving. You will be a better person for reading and learning from this book' 5***** Reader Review 'Extensively researched, fluently written and containing a lot of intriguing information. Much to recommend' Daily Telegraph ________ We knew her as the Queen. But she was so much more. Playing with her children at the Palace, crawling on her stomach to stalk deer, donning yellow Marigolds to wash up after Balmoral cookouts; this was Queen Elizabeth going about her daily life. Performing a duty she cherished. Serving a nation she loved. In this, the first all-round, up-close picture of her remarkable life, readers finally get meet the real Queen. With exclusive access to her personal letters, close friends and associates, this intimate biography is a treasure trove of insights on her public persona and private life. In these pages we have the honour of meeting the leader, strategist, and diplomat; the daughter, wife, mother and grandmother - Elizabeth the Queen. ________ 'A phenomenal biography about a truly incredible leader and human being' 5***** Reader Review

DISCOVER THE BOOK THAT LAUNCHED THE EIGHTEEN-MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING CROSSFIRE SERIES Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession - and introduce you to a hero you'll never forget . . . _________ Our journey began in fire . . . Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness - beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily. We would become the mirrors that reflected each other's most private wounds . . . and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart . . . _________ Fiercely captivating and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page. Praise for Sylvia Day: 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before' Reveal 'Riveting . . . You won't be disappointed' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of gripping story lines' Sun 'If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books' 5***** Reader Review 'Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day' Amuse 'A powerful love story' 5***** Reader Review Sylvia Day's Crossfire series has sold 18 million copies worldwide, Dallas News, April 2016

Victor Frankenstein learns the secret of producing life, and so, by putting together parts of various corpses, he creates the Frankenstein monster. The monster is huge and disformed, but he means no harm to anyone--until constant ill treatment drives him to murder and revenge. This easy-to-read version of Mary Shelley's long-standing masterpiece easily captures the sadness and horror of the original.

Learn about colours, animals, words and numbers with Ms Rachel in this early learning boxset. This little set contains four board books that help introduce children to early concepts. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you're done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to create a jigsaw. Jam-packed with colourful illustrations, the Little Library is the perfect read for fans of Ms Rachel. Don't miss these other amazing books by Ms Rachel: Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise My First Colouring Book Potty Time with Bean 100 First Words Frankie's Train Day A Day on the Farm Ms Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime Routine

Puffin Audiobooks presents a marvellous new reading of Roald Dahl's The Twits read by IT Crowd star Richard Ayoade. The audiobook features original music. Mr Twit is a foul and smelly man with bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard. Mrs Twit is a horrible old hag with a glass eye. They've kept Muggle-Wump monkeys caged in the garden for far too long, and now the monkeys want to take their revenge . . . Listen to THE TWITS and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.

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

Develop and practise first letter shapes with Peppa Pig and friends in this colourful wipe-clean activity book! Trace over the lowercase letters from a-z and learn new words through a range of fun Peppa-themed activities. Ideal for young readers who are starting school and learning to write first letter shapes, this book helps children form letters in the correct way with extra guidance for left-handers. Children can wipe the page clean each time and practise again and again. Also includes a free pen. For more confident writers, why not also try: Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Writing that also introduces writing capital letters and simple first words. Practise with Peppa: Wipe-Clean First Words for more fluent, confident readers and writers.

Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit in Bluey's Little Library! Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters on a brand new-adventure. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you're done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to create a Bluey jigsaw. Jam-packed with colourful illustrations, the Little Library is the perfect read for fans of Bluey. Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book: Official Colouring Book

Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming, abridged edition of The Three Musketeers, designed for readers aged 9-12 years. When young D'Artagnan comes to Paris to seek his fortune, he is challenged to a duel with not one, but three of the king's Musketeers. But Athos, Porthos and Aramis become his trusted friends as he tries to prove himself worthy of becoming a fourth Musketeer. This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.

Join Bluey, Bingo, Chilli and Bandit in Bluey's Little Library! Follow along with your favourite Bluey characters on a brand new-adventure. Perfect for younger readers, each chunky book will keep little hands occupied at home, or on the move. And, once you're done reading (and re-reading), the four books come together to create a Bluey jigsaw. Jam-packed with colourful illustrations, the Little Library is the perfect read for fans of Bluey. Also available: Bluey: The Beach Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat Bluey: Fun and Games Colouring Book: Official Colouring Book

Get tucked in to a third bestselling helping of Clarkson's Farm from our favourite wellie-wearing wannabe farmer, Jeremy Clarkson 'Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud' Daily Telegraph 'Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches' Time Out --- After three years, Jeremy Clarkson has discovered the golden rule of farming: whatever you hope will happen, won't. Enthusiastic schemes to diversify face defeat at the hands of the Council Planning department, or derision from Kaleb . Jeremy's plans for a business empire founded on rewilding and nettle soup are doubted by Lisa . And the stifling thickets of red tape keep only one person smiling - Cheerful Charlie, who charges by the hour. But the animals couldn't be happier. A rented bull called Break-Heart Maestro is delighting the cows . The pigs are bringing home the bacon. And the goats are . . . most probably psychopaths. Yet on the good days it hard not to be optimistic. Where else do you get to harvest blackberries with a vacuum cleaner? Maybe it's not just Break-heart Maestro who gets a happy ending? ---- Readers are loving Diddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly 'Another funny book from Jeremy. This one made me chuckle but, my only complaint it's too short. I wanted more. Hopefully Another book is being written as we speak' ***** Reader Review 'I love the show and I love the books. Both make me chuckle but have also given me an insight into farming and how hard farming is' **** Reader Review 'I've read the previous books and loved those as well. Witty and funny with depth and a bit of seriousness' **** Reader Review 'Loved it, quickest book I've ever read. Can't wait for the next Clarkson instalment' **** Reader Review

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

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

The paperback edition with stunning new bonus artwork of Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling book, SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES The ultimate slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros -- The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I've spent my life kneeling to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father's throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I'm crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him bound to a future I didn't choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I'm not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there's power in being underestimated? And what if for the first time I reached for it? -- Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Magic, Myths and Monsters Slow-Burn Forced Proximity Arranged Marriage Hidden Identity High Stakes Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios! -- Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows '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 with Shield of Sparrows 'Shield of Sparrows is a must read !' 5 Reader Review 'My favourite book of the year . Maybe even my favourite romantasy EVER ' 5 Reader Review 'My favourite 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

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated "Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine "A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic." - The I "Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing." - Sunday Times Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime in this accessible early-reader format, from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure , all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024) This early reader edition has extra-clear font and layout making it acessible for those gaining confidence in reading Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots of penguins! Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.

Winner of the 2025 British Book Award for Book of the Year: Children's Illustrated "Gorgeous ... it has a lovely message about finding your place in the world." - Good Housekeeping Magazine "A captivating story written in rhyme so perfect that reading it as a bedtime story is a breeze. It's an instant classic." - The I "Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children's publishing." - Sunday Times Join a plucky little penguin on the journey of a lifetime in this accessible early-reader format, from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Jonty the little gentoo penguin longs to find his true home at the South Pole. One night, he sneaks out of the zoo and sets off on an amazing adventure , all the way to Antarctica (with an accidental detour to the North Pole!) Children will be cheering Jonty on as he finally finds his way, in this captivating story of bravery, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Jonty Gentoo is an official UK Number One Children's Bestseller (17 Sept 2024) This early reader edition has extra-clear font and layout making it acessible for those gaining confidence in reading Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page Fantastic illustrations of the natural world, with lots of details to spot, including seals, polar bears . . . and lots and lots of penguins! Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and Superworm - all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day.

PRE-ORDER the stunning paperback edition of The Things God's Break now! 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. - 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

'Kimmerer blends, with deep attentiveness and musicality, science and personal insights to tell the overlooked story of the planet's oldest plants' Guardian 'Bewitching ... a masterwork ... a glittering read in its entirety' Maria Popova, Brainpickings Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. In these interwoven essays, Robin Wall Kimmerer leads general readers and scientists alike to an understanding of how mosses live and how their lives are intertwined with the lives of countless other beings. Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses clearly and artfully, while at the same time reflecting on what these fascinating organisms have to teach us. Drawing on her experiences as a scientist, a mother, and a Native American, Kimmerer explains the stories of mosses in scientific terms as well as within the framework of indigenous ways of knowing. In her book, the natural history and cultural relationships of mosses become a powerful metaphor for ways of living in the world.

Fans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day and Samantha Young will love this sizzling new romance . . . When US Senator's daughter Lauren Cusack arrives at the enchanting Wyckham College of Oxford University, she hopes to mend her broken heart by throwing herself into her studies. But then English aristocrat Alexander Hunt walks into her life and everything changes. Handsome, brooding, and with his own dark past to escape, Alexander is exactly what Lauren doesn't need - but she finds herself helplessly drawn towards him. Both Alexander and Lauren know that they should stay away from each other . . . but sometimes desire is so powerful that it conquers all else. ___________ 'Definitely a page turner . . .I couldn't wait to know what happened next' 5 ***** reader review 'The steamy scenes are hot page turners that will have you addicted and reading on and on' 5 ***** reader review 'I am totally in love with this series' 5 ***** reader review 'So addictive, sexy and exciting' 5 ***** reader review

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*

From the 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. '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 The Sunday Times bestseller April 2023

The mind-blowing murder mystery debut with magical passengers, epic adventure, and a twist you can't guess. If Agatha Christie wrote fantasy, this would be it! ---------- "Agatha Christie with glitter magic.' I'm totally here for it. I hoovered up White's chunky novel in a day. Both funny and flirty as it deals with issues of class, snobbery and sexuality amongst all the magic and murder. The result is hugely entertaining' Herald ----------- For a thousand years, Concordia has maintained peace between its provinces. To mark this incredible feat, the emperor's ship embarks upon a twelve-day voyage to the sacred Goddess's Mountain. Aboard are the twelve heirs of the provinces of Concordia, each graced with a unique and secret magical ability known as a Blessing. All except one: Ganymedes Piscero - class clown, slacker, and all-round disappointment. When a beloved heir is murdered, everyone is a suspect. Stuck at sea and surrounded by powerful people and without a Blessing to protect him , Ganymedes's odds of survival are slim. But as the bodies pile higher, Ganymedes must become the hero he was not born to be. Can he unmask the killer and their secret blessing before this bloody crusade reaches the shores of Concordia? Or will the empire as he knows it fall forever? ---------------------------- Praise for Voyage of the Damned: 'Frances White has crafted a brilliantly clever tale full of heart-warming characters, riveting twists and a gloriously conceived world . A poignant, quirky and utterly delightful read. I felt EVERYTHING while reading Voyage of the Damned' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen ' Burned through this in about two days. Absolutely bloody brilliant ! Voyage of the Damned is clever and comedic , while also heartfelt and harrowing . I hope readers will come to enjoy Dee's escapades as much as I did' - Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters 'An enchanting, bloody delight. Full of magic, laugh-out-loud humor, and so much murder ' - Gabi Burton, author of Sing Me To Sleep ---------------------------- Readers can't stop raving about this book and its chaotic protagonist, Dee . . . Dee Fan Club Testimonials: 'He'd spit in the face of authority and unapologetically flirt with anything that moves' Reader review 'Ganymedes Piscero, AKA Dee, is my favorite sort of disaster child' Reader review 'He's chubby, anxious, imperfect and 100% relatable-the kind of hero the world could use more of.' Reader review 'I would protect him with my life.' Reader review 'Ganymedes is an absolute riot. He's hilarious, chaotic, and a total queer underdog that you can't help but root for.' Reader review

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

ENTER THE BATTLEFIELDS OF ANCIENT GREECE WITH THE EPIC BESTSELLER FROM MASTER STORYTELLER CONN IGGULDEN 'Pacy and propulsive . . . Crackling with energy, violence and stirring speeches' DAILY MAIL 'Iggulden draws the Greek world convincingly and he is strongest writing battle scenes' THE TIMES 'The master historical storyteller. This swords-and-sandals epic brings the ancient world to life' DAILY EXPRESS THE FIRST BOOK IN CONN IGGULDEN'S EPIC NEW SERIES THE GOLDEN AGE _______ Pericles stands in the shadow of his father: a man who once saved Athens. To make his own name he must prove himself in the liar's den of Athenian politics: pitting wits against friends, sceptics, enemies. But words alone do not make a leader. A force of Persians threatens the city and Pericles must find courage on the battlefield. In its time of need, Athens' warriors must be lions . . . _______ PRAISE FOR CONN IGGULDEN: 'Brings war in the ancient world to vivid, gritty and bloody life' ANTHONY RICHES 'Another masterpiece from Iggulden' 5***** Reader Review 'It's like being on the battlefield' 5***** Reader Review 'An epic piece of historical fiction, full of political intrigue and vivid action' ROBERT FABBRI

** THE INSTANT NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A ROMANTASY NOVEL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ** 'I wish I could read it again for the first time. Absolutely breathtaking' 5***** READER REVIEW ' I am obsessed' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I was immediately hooked' 5***** READER REVIEW ------ THE SPELLBINDING FANTASY DEBUT THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT! Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it? As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protect those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival. When rumours of a rise in dark magic spreading in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate. But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win. And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither know the danger that will follow . . . Tropes/themes: 1. Enemies to lovers 2. Forced Proximity 3. Morally grey characters 4. He falls first 5. Slow burn --------- ' For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . . ' Buzzfeed ' Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world ' Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned Included in 'The best new books out in May 2023' Cosmopolitan *** SEQUEL THE CURSE OF SINS IS AVAILABLE NOW *** Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

** THE INSTANT NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A ROMANTASY NOVEL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ** 'I wish I could read it again for the first time. Absolutely breathtaking' 5***** READER REVIEW ' I am obsessed' 5***** READER REVIEW 'I was immediately hooked' 5***** READER REVIEW ------ THE SPELLBINDING FANTASY DEBUT THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT! Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it? As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protect those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival. When rumours of a rise in dark magic spreading in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate. But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win. And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither know the danger that will follow . . . Tropes/themes: 1. Enemies to lovers 2. Forced Proximity 3. Morally grey characters 4. He falls first 5. Slow burn --------- ' For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . . ' Buzzfeed ' Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world ' Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned Included in 'The best new books out in May 2023' Cosmopolitan *** SEQUEL THE CURSE OF SINS IS AVAILABLE NOW *** Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

The gripping Sunday Times bestseller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page 'Bravo! Gripping and emotional - a cracking read' Clare Mackintosh 'A relentless drumroll of suspense . . . ranks among the best psychological-suspense thrillers of recent years' A. J. Finn You can run, you can hide, but can you disappear for good? Lauren's daughter Zara witnessed a terrible crime. But speaking up comes with a price, and when Zara's identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her back. The only choice is to disappear. To keep Zara safe, Lauren will give up everything and everyone she loves, even her husband. There will be no goodbyes. Their pasts will be rewritten. New names, new home, new lives. The rules are strict for a reason. They are being hunted. One mistake - a text, an Instagram like - could bring their old lives crashing into the new. They can never assume someone isn't watching, waiting. As Lauren will learn, disappearing is easy. Staying hidden is harder . . . *Cover image may vary* __________ 'Totally addictive, with twists that repeatedly pulled the rug from under my feet' Erin Kelly 'Tense and unpredictable. I couldn't put it down' Claire Douglas 'If Jodi Picoult wrote psychological thrillers, they would look like this. A compulsive read with a jaw-dropping twist, I read it in a day' Rosamund Lupton 'An intricate and spellbinding exploration of the devastating ripples that spread from a terrible crime' Holly Seddon 'I read How to Disappear with my heart in my mouth' Lia Louis 'Chilling' Mariella Frostrup, Times Radio