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A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs. Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She'll risk her life-and her heart-to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped-stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting-Meryn's world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her-everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife...and the halls hide dark secrets. It's bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. Readers are already falling in love with Direbound : "ONE OF THE BEST READS OF THE YEAR! This book was insanely good." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Stop it right now... I'm actually quite feral for the next book..." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "The plot was THICK, the tension and banter? Flawless. And the world with the wolf bond, and trials??? NEED MORE NOW." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "If you're into dark romantasy with high stakes , fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage , Direbound is your next obsession ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "What an incredible read!! ... I am blown away . ... The romance, the anguish, the BANTER ! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " I. Am. OBSESSED. ... Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero ? Perfection. The slow-burn tension ? Electric. ... I was completely immersed ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Found family Morally grey characters One bed Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!

Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs. Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She'll risk her life-and her heart-to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped-stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting-Meryn's world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her-everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife…and the halls hide dark secrets. It's bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. Dire Bound contains mature content including depictions of graphic violence, and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. Readers are already falling in love with Direbound: "ONE OF THE BEST READS OF THE YEAR! This book was insanely good." Goodreads reviewer "Stop it right now... I'm actually quite feral for the next book…" Goodreads reviewer "The plot was THICK, the tension and banter? Flawless. And the world with the wolf bond, and trials??? NEED MORE NOW." Goodreads reviewer "I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY." Goodreads reviewer "If you're into dark romantasy with high stakes, fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage, Direbound is your next obsession." Goodreads reviewer "What an incredible read!! … I am blown away. … The romance, the anguish, the BANTER! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!" Goodreads reviewer "I. Am. OBSESSED. … Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero? Perfection. The slow-burn tension? Electric. … I was completely immersed." Goodreads reviewer Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Found family Morally grey characters One bed Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!

Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs. Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She’ll risk her life—and her heart—to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped—stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting—Meryn’s world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her—everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife…and the halls hide dark secrets. It’s bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. Dire Bound contains mature content including depictions of graphic violence, and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. Readers are already falling in love with Direbound: “ONE OF THE BEST READS OF THE YEAR! This book was insanely good.” Goodreads reviewer “Stop it right now... I’m actually quite feral for the next book…” Goodreads reviewer “The plot was THICK, the tension and banter? Flawless. And the world with the wolf bond, and trials??? NEED MORE NOW.” Goodreads reviewer “ I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY .” Goodreads reviewer “If you’re into dark romantasy with high stakes , fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage , Direbound is your next obsession .” Goodreads reviewer “What an incredible read!! … I am blown away . … The romance, the anguish, the BANTER ! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!” Goodreads reviewer “ I. Am. OBSESSED. … Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero ? Perfection. The slow-burn tension ? Electric. … I was completely immersed .” Goodreads reviewer Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Found family Morally grey characters One bed Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!

LOVE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF ALL . . . Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt - and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale - in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A SINFUL PRINCE. Prince Gluttony - self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when an adventure takes a deadly turn, he must turn to the one person he has spent a decade avoiding in order to save his court . . . A DETERMINED REPORTER. Adriana Saint Lucent knows Prince Gluttony is hiding something, but during her investigation, she never expected to turn up a rumour too terrifying to be believed: that ice dragons are launching attacks on the kingdom. A DANGEROUS RIVALRY. With the realm at stake, prince and reporter must forge an uneasy alliance. But as each cling to their own secrets, can they unravel the mystery before time runs out? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumour: that they might not hate one another, after all? TROPES TO DIE FOR: Enemies to lovers ¿¿¿ Forced Proximity¿¿ Masked Lovers ¿.¿¿¿¿¿ Scandal ¿¿ READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH 'The world-building is remarkable, intricately plotting the story from the very first chapter' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The tension between them [Adriana and Prince Gluttony] builds beautifully as their story unravels, every interaction feels incredibly charged!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you're a fan of Maas, I recommend this series to you!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book has me laughing, swooning and cursing the damn demon!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Kerri out did herself' ¿¿¿¿¿

LOVE IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ADVENTURE OF ALL . . . Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt - and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale - in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A SINFUL PRINCE. Prince Gluttony - self-proclaimed rake of rakes - lives for indulgence. But when an adventure takes a deadly turn, he must turn to the one person he has spent a decade avoiding in order to save his court . . . A DETERMINED REPORTER. Adriana Saint Lucent knows Prince Gluttony is hiding something, but during her investigation, she never expected to turn up a rumour too terrifying to be believed: that ice dragons are launching attacks on the kingdom. A DANGEROUS RIVALRY. With the realm at stake, prince and reporter must forge an uneasy alliance. But as each cling to their own secrets, can they unravel the mystery before time runs out? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumour: that they might not hate one another, after all? TROPES TO DIE FOR: Enemies to lovers ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Forced Proximity¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Masked Lovers ¿.¿¿¿¿¿¿°¿ Scandal ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ READERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH 'The world-building is remarkable, intricately plotting the story from the very first chapter' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The tension between them [Adriana and Prince Gluttony] builds beautifully as their story unravels, every interaction feels incredibly charged!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you're a fan of Maas, I recommend this series to you!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book has me laughing, swooning and cursing the damn demon!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Kerri out did herself' ¿¿¿¿¿

Two terrifying truths await her: She must marry the Prince of Death. And she's been ordered to kill him. Yildiz serves as the Southern princess's bodyguard, but when the princess vanishes, she's forced to take her place. Disguised as the royal bride, Yildiz enters the enemy palace, betrothed to the Northern prince. Dayyan is known by all as the ruthless Northern executioner. He's compelled to serve the shah or else risk harm befalling his family. When he takes the Southern princess as his bride, her fierce spirit and unwavering resilience begin to chip away at the solid walls he's built around himself. If Yildiz's identity is exposed or she fails to eliminate the Northern heirs as instructed by her sultan, it means certain death. If Dayyan succumbs to his growing feelings for his new wife, it will be another weakness that can be wielded against him. In a land ravaged by war, Yildiz and Dayyan are bound in a union that will forever change the destiny of the Khatatian Desert. A marriage meant to secure peace becomes something more than a mere obligation, and they have the impossible task of choosing between their duty and their hearts. Until the Sand Claims Us is a Central Asian inspired new adult fantasy romance perfect for readers who crave slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension, forced marriage, and the heartbreak of having to choose between duty and desire.

Bloomsbury presents The Ski Weekend by Rachel Wolf, read by Erin Hughes.'A perfectly pitched destination thriller set in the drama of icebound Norway... An immersive and chilling read.' HEATHER CRITCHLOWTHEN – Cambridge.Four best friends in their final term with everything ahead of them: glittering futures, fierce loyalties, a bond they swear will last forever. Until graduation night changes everything. A night so devastating, they don't speak of it again – though the truth of what happened still haunts them.NOW – Norway.Sophie, now a rising star in Hollywood, invites them to a reunion at a remote luxury chalet. It's beautiful – and isolated. Soon, accidents begin to happen, and the group finds themselves in increasingly dangerous situations.Is this an accident – or by design?As a snowstorm closes in, the truth they've avoided all these years will finally force its way to the surface…WHY READERS LOVE RACHEL WOLF'Glamorous and atmospheric.' CATHERINE COOPER'Totally gripping.' HARRIET TYCE'Addictive, claustrophobic.' ERIN KELLY'Glamour, tension and twists galore!' LESLEY KARA

His terrible secret. Her life-shattering choice . . . Discover the enthralling story of secrets, family, and the danger of the truth from the bestselling author of HBO sensation BIG LITTLE LIES 'Another masterclass from the author of Big Little Lies' GRAZIA _________ Cecilia thought she knew her husband. That is until she finds an envelope with 'to be opened in the event of my death' written in his hand. Unable to resist temptation, she opens it, and learns a shocking truth he has never dared reveal. Now Cecilia faces a terrible choice. Because revealing her husband's secret will hurt those she loves the most . . . But could the consequences of staying silent be worse? _________ 'A staggeringly brilliant novel. It is literally unputdownable ' SOPHIE HANNAH 'Finely wrought tension holds up until the final page ' TELEGRAPH 'A tense, page-turning story which gradually draws everyone together in a devastating climax' MAIL ON SUNDAY ' Dark and compelling . . . a must read ' SUN

'Captivating' Elif Shafak 'Charged with tension and power' Avni Doshi 'Simply stunning' Brandon Taylor 'Gorgeous' Raven Leilani An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. A woman of many languages and identities, she is looking for a place to finally call home. She's drawn into simmering personal dramas. Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage. Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister. And she's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes. She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life. 'One of my favourite novels of the past few years' Caleb Azumah Nelson

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore, comes a brand new small-town romance set in the quirky town of Maple Hollow! The closer the proximity, the stronger the spark... Phoebe and Theo have been best friends for years, never anything more, despite the sparks between them. And after ignoring her desire for so long, Fee has become adept at ignoring their connection. Until now. Because when Theo invites her on a road trip, Fee can't say no. But the only thing separating them on their journey is the heated tension in the cab of his truck... Acting on their attraction might change everything for Fee and Theo, but is it a risk they're willing to take? Big Bad Wolf (book 1) and Book 2 in the Maple Hollow trilogy are both available to pre-order now! Tropes: ¿¿¿¿ Small Town ¿¿¿¿ Fated Mates ¿¿¿¿ Friends to Lovers ¿¿¿¿ Spicy ¿¿¿¿ Forced Proximity ¿¿¿¿ Found Family

The series that inspired the Netflix show Lupin. A chance encounter irrevocably alters the course of one man's life, and the tensions between France and Germany boil over... In "The Woman of Mystery", Leblanc paints a wonderful tale of WWI in France, twined together with the mystery surrounding the murder of main character Paul's father. In 1898, a young boy watches in horror as his father is stabbed to death by a mysterious woman wearing a black lace scarf and an ornate brooch, Years later, when he arrives with his new bride at the chateau that was part of her dowry, he sees in a portrait the face of his father's murderer, wearing the same black lace and brooch -- his wife's late mother. Then he himself is attacked by a man resembling that same woman. Torn between love and repulsion for his bride, and plagued by self doubt, he answers the call to arms as world war begins.

'Captivating' Elif Shafak 'Charged with tension and power' Avni Doshi 'Simply stunning' Brandon Taylor 'Gorgeous' Raven Leilani An interpreter has come to The Hague to escape New York and work at the International Court. A woman of many languages and identities, she is looking for a place to finally call home. She's drawn into simmering personal dramas. Her lover, Adriaan, is separated from his wife but still entangled in his marriage. Her friend Jana witnesses a seemingly random act of violence, a crime the interpreter becomes increasingly obsessed with as she befriends the victim's sister. And she's pulled into an explosive political controversy when she's asked to interpret for a former president accused of war crimes. She is soon pushed to the precipice, where betrayal and heartbreak threaten to overwhelm her, forcing her to decide what she wants from her life. 'One of my favourite novels of the past few years' Caleb Azumah Nelson

It is out of New Orleans that Fats Domino surged up to become the greatest black star of the 1950s and the first true rock superstar - a giant among giants. His worldwide hits, such as "Blueberry Hill,¿ became so famous that they overshadowed the best of his excellent output. Yet one should not overlook the great blues performer, the Boogie Woogie piano virtuoso and the fundamental pioneer who let the world first discover the rock genre. Domino managed to cross over to the white, general public, and embodied racial segregation tensions during the early Civil Rights movement. Bruno Blum tells the unthinkable triumph of this simple man who, far from his smiling image, caused riots all over the country. There is no way around these six discs, which are indispensable to any rock or blues lover. This hand-picked selection highlights the cream of often overlooked works by an essential figure. - PATRICK FRÉMEAUX

ONE OF THE OBSERVER THRILLERS OF THE YEAR: 'GLORIOUS PROSE AND RAZOR-SHARP TENSION' 'LYRICAL AND ACTION-PACKED ' Guardian 'I COULDN'T TURN THE PAGES FAST ENOUGH' Clare Mackintosh 'IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN, OR FORGET ' Sunday Mirror 'GLORIOUS DRAMA AND LYR ICAL FLAIR Denise Mina, New York Times Two friends Wynn and Jack have been best friends since their first day of college, brought together by their shared love the great outdoors. The adventure of a lifetime When they decide to canoe down the Maskwa River in northern Canada, they anticipate the ultimate wilderness experience: no phones, no fellow travellers, no way of going back. A wild ride But as a wildfire starts to make its way towards them, their trip becomes a desperate race for survival. And when a man suddenly appears, claiming his wife has vanished, the fight against the raging flames becomes a much deadlier game of cat and mouse.

Saraswatichandra is a Gujarati novel by Govardhanram Madhavaram Tripathi set in 19th-century feudalism in India, an author of the early twentieth century from Gujarat, India. It is a widely read piece of Gujarati literature.In this retelling of Govardhanram Tripathi's sprawling magnum opus, Saraswatichandra, Sameer Acharya makes accessible and brings to life for a modern readership one of Indian literature's great classics. Set in late nineteenth-century India, this is the story of an educated and spiritual young man whose life is at a crossroads. Betrothed to and in love with Kumud, he nevertheless breaks off their engagement due to escalating familial tensions, and leaves Bombay to learn about his country and seek enlightenment. A series of events leads both Kumud, now married, and Saraswatichandra to an ashram, where they must decide how to go on with their lives … At its heart, this is a novel about an India where tradition and modernity are locked in battle.

Jonathan Ratcliffe is the successful manager of Affleck and Tate's engineering works. He has succeeded to this position over the head of Arthur Brett whose ancestors founded the firm, and the inevitable tension between the two men is increased when Arthur Brett finds himself attracted to Vanessa, Jonathan's daughter. She is only 16 but draws envious eyes. Angus Cotton, son of the Ratcliffe's cook, is a rough diamond and an engineer at Affleck and Tate. He has ambitious plans for his future, plans that never included Vanessa, until he is blamed by Jonathan for giving Vanessa a child. This accusation changes the whole course and pattern of the lives and the ensuing struggle of the three families. The classic relationship between a young man of humble origins and the girl from a 'higher' class creates a powerful and wholly memorable story of love, greed and honour.

When a human trafficking case takes a macabre turn, DSS Agent Sydney Best is thrust into a world of power and evil. She must navigate the darkest corners of international crime to stop a mastermind who likes to play god--determining who lives and who dies. FATAL MISTAKE (A Sydney Best Suspense Thriller—Book 2) is the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Mia Gold. The series begins with FATAL CHOICE (Book 1). Immerse yourself in the gripping Sydney Best mystery series, an exhilarating cat-and-mouse saga that weaves through nail-biting moments of tension. These novels refresh the thriller genre, unveiling a captivating new hero whose intelligence and charm are irresistible. With each thrilling plot twist, you'll find yourself captivated, eagerly reading on well past bedtime. Fans of Mary Burton, Robert Dugoni, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love. Future books in the series are also available!

In Piedmont, Washington, eight friends once ruled the halls of high school, inseparable and invincible. But as they prepare to leave childhood behind, secrets begin to unravel, and one by one, they start to disappear. When Roy goes missing without a trace, Jonathan and the rest of their group are thrown into a spiral of suspicion, fear, and grief. As tensions rise and their friendships are tested, Jonathan must uncover the truth before someone else vanishes-or worse. But the closer they get to the answers, the darker the truth becomes. What is Jonathan willing to sacrifice to save the people he loves? And can the bonds of friendship survive when everything they thought they knew starts to crumble? The Vanishing Eight is a gripping young adult thriller filled with heart-pounding suspense, psychological twists, and emotional complexity that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Feurig, sinnlich und unvorhersehbar – eine Romantasy, in der Drachen als Götter über das Schicksal der Welt entscheiden. Leibwächterin Mei hat alles verloren: ihre Heimat, ihre Familie – und vielleicht auch sich selbst. Nun bleibt ihr keine Wahl. Nur gemeinsam mit Raven, ihrer großen Liebe, kann sie den gefangenen Cole befreien. Doch Ravens Lügen stehen zwischen ihnen. Während Ignació einen Krieg entfesselt, setzen Mei und Raven alles daran, die letzten überlebenden Drachen vor seiner Gier nach Magie zu beschützen. Wenn sie scheitern, wird Valtherra brennen. Atemberaubende Drachen-Romantasy mit Epic Tension und High Stakes. Was dich erwartet: Enemies To Lovers Forced Proximity High Stakes Hidden Agendas Ein Schmuckstück fürs Bücherregal: Versteckter Farbschnitt mit zwei Motiven in der 1. Auflage (nur solange der Vorrat reicht) Goldfolie auf dem Cover Mit großer Charakterillustration in der Innenklappe Mit farbiger Karte der Welt "These Ancient Flames" Burn ist der zweite Band und das große Finale der These Ancient Flames-Dilogie von Bestseller-Autorin Melanie Lane. Eine epische Drachen-Romantasy für Leserinnen ab 16 Jahren, die High Stakes, intensive Romance und göttliche Machtspiele lieben. Alle Bände der "These Ancient Flames" -Dilogie von Spiegel-Bestseller-Autorin Melanie Lane im Loomlight Verlag: Band 1: Awake Band 2: Burn

It is out of New Orleans that Fats Domino surged up to become the greatest black star of the 1950s and the first true rock superstar - a giant among giants. His worldwide hits, such as "Blueberry Hill,¿ became so famous that they overshadowed the best of his excellent output. Yet one should not overlook the great blues performer, the Boogie Woogie piano virtuoso and the fundamental pioneer who let the world first discover the rock genre. Domino managed to cross over to the white, general public, and embodied racial segregation tensions during the early Civil Rights movement. Bruno Blum tells the unthinkable triumph of this simple man who, far from his smiling image, caused riots all over the country. There is no way around these six discs, which are indispensable to any rock or blues lover. This hand-picked selection highlights the cream of often overlooked works by an essential figure. - PATRICK FRÉMEAUX

Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera is a haunting gothic tale set in the grand Paris Opera House. Beneath its glittering stage and opulent halls lurks a mysterious figure known only as the Phantom, a tormented genius who hides his disfigured face behind a mask. His obsession with the young soprano Christine Daaé draws her into a web of passion, fear, and tragedy. The novel blends romance, horror, and suspense, creating a richly atmospheric story that has captivated readers for generations. Leroux skillfully builds tension between the Phantom's dark desires and Christine's longing for freedom, while the labyrinthine passages of the Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for mystery and pursuit. More than just a tale of unrequited love, The Phantom of the Opera is a meditation on beauty, isolation, and the human need for acceptance. Its enduring appeal has inspired countless adaptations, but the original novel remains an unforgettable gothic masterpiece.

Now a major Netflix series! Lucy has left Lockwood & Co. A freelance operative, she is hiring herself out to other agencies - agencies that might value her ever-improving skills. But now Lockwood needs her help. Penelope Fittes, leader of the well-renowned Fittes Agency wants Lockwood & Co. - and only them - to locate and remove the 'Source' for the legendary Brixton Cannibal. It's a tough assignment. Made worse by the tensions between Lucy and the other agents - even the skull is treating her like a jilted lover! What will it take to reunite the team? Black marketeers, an informant ghost, a Spirit Cape that transports the wearer, and mysteries involving their closest rivals may just do the trick. But not all is at it seems. And it's not long before a shocking revelation rocks Lockwood & Co. to its very core . . . 'Stroud is a genius' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series.

Heat rises and sparks fly in this delicious 'enemies-to-lovers' debut, when a love-cynic author and a suspiciously handsome intimacy coordinator are thrown together to write steamy new scenes for a TV series based on her hit novel. Tash was thrilled when the dramatic rights to her surprise-hit feminist dystopian novel were snapped up. But now a big-shot Hollywood director has taken charge, and he wants 'the dirty version' of her book. Despite her best efforts to stall, the studio assigns Tash its golden-boy intimacy coordinator to help her add spice to the script. Tash resents Caleb from the first sentence they write together, but as the story continues, the romantic tension spills off the page. Just when Tash feels it's all coming together, the whole plot falls apart. Can she find a way to save the show and her own love story, or are both lost forever? The Dirty Version is compulsively readable exploration of women's rage and desire, fraught mother-daughter bonds and the complex gender dynamics of Hollywood and the media industry. Timely and thought-provoking while also sexy and fun, the novel is perfect for fans of Emily Henry's Book Lovers, Curtis Sittenfeld's Romantic Comedy and Annabel Monaghan's Nora Goes Off Script. 'Bold, smart, with a heroine I loved and lots of interesting things to say about sex, art and entertainment' BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The Flatshare and The Road Trip 'An of-the-moment conversation about power, sex and the representation of female sexuality in entertainment and art... Caleb's chemistry with Tash hooked me from the start' ROBBIE TAYLOR HUNT, Intimacy Coordinator for Netflix's You and BBC's Everything I Know About Love 'Savvy, sexy and sharp, The Dirty Version couples head-over-heels, multilayered romance with nuanced commentary on the media industry and contemporary feminism. Gable Kahn's elegant, witty writing captivated us on every page' EMILY WIBBERLEY and AUSTIN SIEGEMUND-BROKA, authors of The Roughest Draft 'Sexy, immersive and so, so smart - a truly layered read. Gable Kahn masterfully tackles the constant and varied misogyny women face in society head-on, while also portraying a real, beautifully flawed MC. I love this book!' NEELY TUBATI ALEXANDER, author of In A Not So Perfect World and Courtroom Drama

Don't miss the final epic instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series from Sunday Timesbestselling author Briar Boleyn! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wingwith Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. ¿¿¿ The reader reviews for the Bloodwing Academy series say it all! 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ They say love makes you foolish. At Bloodwing, it makes you dangerous. I thought surviving a vampire academy was the hardest thing I'd ever have to do. Then I fell in love with a boy who can turn into a dragon. After the attack on Veilmar, I should help to keep the school running. But instead, I've been pulled into a secret dwarven quest to recover something the other side can never be allowed to claim. The only problem? The enemy is down here with us - and they're already ahead. Back at Bloodwing, our friends are caught between the demands of the highblood elite and the fragile revolution blooming in the halls. Regan must reclaim a title she once wielded cruelly. But this time she'll use it to protect the students she helped oppress. Meanwhile, far to the north, another fight is unfolding. At the Bonewood, love has become both a weapon and a weakness. As dragons rise, the dead stir, and an ancient prophecy tightens its grip, my friends and I must choose once and for all what we're willing to sacrifice for a better world. Perfect for fans of: ¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates Readers are OBSESSED with the Bloodwing Academy series: 'There's so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world' ¿¿¿¿¿

THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia' - Ali Hazelwood, author of Bride, on Nightshade LOVE. LIES. BETRAYAL. WELCOME BACK TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY . . . Alex Corbeau-Green left his heart behind. Now his world is burning down, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn't strike the match. When she first joined Sorrowsong University, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his high-powered family. But that was before she knew him - before she fell for the man behind the reputation. In the face of an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, hoping to forget what he had with Ophelia and to undo the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening them both, the pair find themselves drawn back to one another. But can they rebuild the love and trust between them? And, even if they can, will it be enough to keep them alive? From Autumn Woods, Daybreak is the stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times bestseller Nightshade - a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter, shadowy figures, and sizzling tension. Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy Dark Academia University Setting He Falls First Groveling CEO MMC Yearning Romantic Suspense Readers love Daybreak! 'An absolute masterpiece . . . gripping, page-turning and engaging' 'All that I had hoped it would be and more' 'Emotionally charged, beautiful, and satisfying' 'Everything I want in a sequel . . . I just love these characters so much' 'I have never been so emotionally devastated' 'Such a beautiful story with an ending that left my heart full' 'Heartbreakingly beautiful . . . atmospheric, mysterious, utterly soul crushing' 'This book had everything I could want: mystery, romance, mental health representation, found family, and a truly satisfying happily-ever-after' 'Absolute perfection' Daybreak was a number one Sunday Times bestseller in August 2026.

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ¿ This summer, escape to the sun-drenched coast of 1950s Italy with Three Summers by Karen Swan. Amongst the lemon trees of Puglia, Rafaella Parisi dreams of a different future... and of Cosimo Franchetti - the boy she can never forget. But after one devastating summer changes everything, Rafa must choose between the life she's built... and the love she once dreamed of. Epic and evocative, Three Summers is a Good Housekeeping Reader Favourite, and a perfect holiday read. Readers LOVE Karen Swan 'An absolutely wonderful read, so much so I lost my weekend to this book.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book was absolutely captivating! I couldn't put it down for a single moment.' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me on the edge of my seat and was really awesome. Highly recommend!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely addictive! This may be my favourite Karen Swan book yet!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved this book start to finish. I didn't want to put it down.' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Love, love this book. Read it on holiday whilst soaking up the Spanish sun. Definitely a must-have holiday book.' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A sweeping, sun-drenched novel that completely captured my heart. Lush, romantic, and quietly devastating, it's the kind of story that lingers long after the final page.' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping from the first page to the last! The perfect escape this year, one of my top favourites so far! Hugely recommend this wonderful book for an absorbing involved experience. This is a total treat!!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book! This interwoven, multi layered story kept me hooked from the very beginning. This is the story of Rafa and Cosi, but it is so much more then that. Plus it's set in Italy in the summer!! how could you go wrong!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Kept me second guessing right until the end' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you love a slow-burn romance, gorgeous historical settings, and the kind of "what if" tension that keeps you up until 2 AM, this is your next 5-star read. It's bittersweet, glamorous, and deeply moving' ¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I utterly consumed this book as quickly as it consumed me!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿

A laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romance that'll have you swooning A high-intensity personal trainer The secret to Brooks's success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who ever doubted him. So he's not about to let a perky newcomer like Izzy tarnish his reputation. Even if watching her lead a salsa class on his premises gets his own heartbeat raised... His beautiful British rival Every time influencer Izzy slams Brooks in her fitness blog, her book sales soar. But when their escalating media feud forces them to be up-close-and-personal for two weeks, she realizes there's much more to Brooks than that lean and muscled body. And a competition that's got their hearts racing... Soon Izzy and Brooks are finding all kinds of creative ways to work up a sweat. A passionate workout is easy, but can their rivalry give way to a lasting partnership? Fall in love with Laura Carter's feel-good, heartfelt rom coms, perfect for fans of The Hating Game, Elena Armas, and Chloe Liese. 'A classic enemies to lovers brimming with sexual tension. A fabulous read!' Sophie Cousens, author of Just Haven't Met You Yet Readers love Laura Carter: ' Sassy, sexy and so much fun . I loved this opposites attract romcom!' Sandy Barker 'So lovely to be back with the Brits in Manhattan! Really enjoyed this as I have the first 3 - Laura paints a brilliant picture with some totally loveable characters - sad to have finished it so quickly!' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review ' I adore a good love story and this well and truly is one ' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'This book has everything you'd want in a romance . I couldn't put it down. The chemistry & banter between the characters is perfect ! Highly recommend' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'This was EXACTLY the book I was looking for. I adored it from start to finish. The characters all had arcs and depth. The writing was flawless . Just sublime. 10/10 Would absolutely recommend' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review Previously published as Playing to Win

THE INSTANT NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Immensely fun and sexy . . . everything I love about dark academia' - Ali Hazelwood, author of Bride, on Nightshade LOVE. LIES. BETRAYAL. WELCOME BACK TO SORROWSONG UNIVERSITY . . . Alex Corbeau-Green left his heart behind. Now his world is burning down, and Ophelia Winters is desperate to prove she didn't strike the match. When she first joined Sorrowsong University, she wanted nothing more than to destroy Alex and his high-powered family. But that was before she knew him - before she fell for the man behind the reputation. In the face of an unthinkable betrayal and the disappearance of his father, Alex is forced to return to New York, hoping to forget what he had with Ophelia and to undo the damage done to his family. In Scotland, Ophelia is left reeling, alone . . . and watched. With a new anonymous tormentor threatening them both, the pair find themselves drawn back to one another. But can they rebuild the love and trust between them? And, even if they can, will it be enough to keep them alive? From Autumn Woods, Daybreak is the stunning conclusion to the Sunday Times bestseller Nightshade - a dark academia romance brimming with snarky banter, shadowy figures, and sizzling tension. Tropes: Grumpy x Grumpy Dark Academia University Setting He Falls First Groveling CEO MMC Yearning Romantic Suspense Readers love Daybreak! 'An absolute masterpiece . . . gripping, page-turning and engaging' 'All that I had hoped it would be and more' 'Emotionally charged, beautiful, and satisfying' 'Everything I want in a sequel . . . I just love these characters so much' 'I have never been so emotionally devastated' 'Such a beautiful story with an ending that left my heart full' 'Heartbreakingly beautiful . . . atmospheric, mysterious, utterly soul crushing' 'This book had everything I could want: mystery, romance, mental health representation, found family, and a truly satisfying happily-ever-after' 'Absolute perfection' Daybreak was a number one Sunday Times bestseller in August 2026.

Get into the Christmas spirit(s) and escape to the cosy and ghostly village of Rowan Vale 'Wonderfully warm and romantic - with a magical twist!' Jessica Redland In the beautiful Cotswold village of Rowan Vale, tourists mingle unknowingly with the ghosts of Christmas past... When Clara first arrived in the village to visit her boyfriend Jack at his family home, Honeywell House, she'd no idea her life was about to change forever. Now, years later, she's struggling to cope with hormonal changes and three boisterous sons - and her and Jack's relationship has never felt more precarious. Meanwhile, over at Harling Hall, tensions rise between resident ghosts, Agnes and Aubrey, over a Dickensian-themed weekend planned for the village. While Aubrey prepares to defy Agnes, Clara's secret is about to be revealed. She wasn't entirely honest with Jack when she first arrived in Rowan Vale, and as time passed, it seemed too late to come clean. Now she doesn't have a choice... With both relationships already under strain, the Christmas spirit has its work cut out, this festive season... Fans of Heidi Swain, K. F. Breene and the BBC hit sitcom Ghosts will LOVE this blissfully heart-warming, Christmassy story. Praise for Sharon Booth's Ghosts of Rowan Vale series: 'Oh. My. Ghosts. This book was EVERYTHING! If you love found family, a bit of ghostly mischief, and a touch of romance, you NEED this in your life.' Reader review 'An entertaining story with a fabulous cast of characters that I know you will fall in love with!' Reader review 'A truly heartwarming read that offers a gentle escape into a world of love, family, and a touch of the extraordinary.' Reader review 'This is a must read, best new 2025 romantic cosy mystery fantasy series, that will charm your heart and make you laugh and feel great! Loved it immensely and cannot rave enough about it' Reader review

True enemies to lovers. Murder as a love language. Blistering romance. The intoxicating global fantasy romance bestseller you won't be able to resist. 'I'd rather be tortured by your presence than agonized by your absence.' Every person Harlow Carrenwell kisses dies, and that's the way she likes it. Her first husband is in the ground. Her new betrothed is next. But Harlow has a secret. When she's not acting as her parents' assassin, she moonlights as a vigilante hunting abusive men in their walled city. Until one night Harlow kisses a mark and he doesn't die. Worse, he is her new betrothed, Henry Havenwood, and now he knows about her double life. Instead of exposing her, he does something far more dangerous - he whisks her away to marry him in his wild mountain fort. Cursed with a husband she can't kill and trapped in a fort surrounded by vampire-infested woods, Harlow must do the impossible. . . Make the man who knows she's a killer fall in love with her anyway. TROPES: Dark romantasy Who did this to you Touch her and die True enemies-to-lovers Forced proximity Marriage of convenience Female vigilante Vampires READERS ARE UTTERLY INTOXICATED... _ _ _ _ _ 'Gah I loved this so much . . . The banter and tension had me SCREAMING ...' 'You will not put this book down. The twists, the reveals, the heart-shattering moments hit so hard and land SO perfectly. I was sobbing.' ' So beautifully written , I think I highlighted the entire book. The characters... the pure, raw layers of their emotions . I felt it all.' ' Downright addictive and made me forget I was reading .' 'This was all-around fantastic. I literally cried like 4 times, and the banter was TOP TIER . . . I simply couldn't stop reading this damn book.' 'This book is thoroughly layered , intricately woven and heavily addictive . Do not miss it.' ' There are not enough stars to give this book .'