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Continuing the epic historical adventure series from Richard Cullen, featuring The Black Lion...Stripped of his birthright, Estienne Wace seeks to prove his worth in the deserts of Outremer! Egypt 1219AD. Abandoning the safety of England for the perilous shores of the Levant, Estienne Wace is thrust into the turmoil of the Fifth Crusade. Burning with righteous purpose, he is determined to reclaim the Holy Land in the name of Christ. War rages along the banks of the Nile as a crusading army besieges the Saracen city of Damietta, certain that the price they pay in blood will return the glory and treasures they crave. But as the Black Lion roars, and the siege grinds on, Estienne's unwavering faith is tested more and more by the grim reality of this brutal conflict. As the siege turns on a knife edge, Estienne finds himself thrust upon a journey across the merciless desert. Stripped of everything, and forced into a dangerous alliance, he will grapple with the true meaning of faith, honour, and the price of salvation, in a land where nothing is as he once believed. Perfect for the fans of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden. Praise for Richard Cullen's Chronicles of the Black Lion series A gripping and tautly-woven tale of a young squire thrust into the house of William Marshal during the turbulent reign of King John. Rebellion is rich, engrossing and beautifully historical, a page-turner from start to finish.' - SJA Turney, author of the Wolves of Oden series. ''Following in the footsteps of the legendary knight William Marshall, The events surrounding the signing of Magna Carta, and the end of King John's notorious reign are brought vividly to life by Richard Cullen. One of the most significant and fascinating periods in English history done justice by an exciting and engrossing story.' - JC Duncan 'This is a thrilling start to a new series, sure to appeal to fans of the genre and those interested in the events of King John's reign and the fabulous William Marshall in all his wonderful glory' - MJ Porter 'Gritty, exciting and thoroughly medieval. I was after something gritty, engaging and rich in historical detail, it ticked all of these boxes' - Reader Review 'For me this was one of the best balanced books I've ever read - it's a gloriously wonderful story and sets up the promise of what could be the best series I've ever read.. I've high hopes for this one.' - Reader Review 'The Rebellion is a great new series about a time in history that was ruled by violence and power. I am definitely looking forward to the next book!' - Reader Review 'Even if you don't know much about the history of King's of England this is a very entertaining read. Exciting, informative and gripping story' - Reader Review 'A period that's less travelled in historical fiction. Well researched, well written- definitely worth a read' - Reader Review 'The Rebellion is a great new series about a time in history that was ruled by violence and power. I am definitely looking forward to the next book!' - Reader Review 'Exciting, informative and gripping story. With thanks to the author' - Reader Review

A brand new highly-addictive and fast-paced series full of banter, tension and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy, Jennifer Armentrout and Sarah J Maas. --- An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate. Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king. Forced to play the role of his obedient pet, she plots in secret to destroy him and claim the freedom she has always been denied. When a mysterious reaper arrives in the city with his sights set on the same weapon Ivy needs, she must decide how far she's willing to go for her freedom. With a tenuous alliance tying them together, Ivy learns there is more to her reluctant companion than meets the eye. He sparks her curiosity and ignites dangerous desires within her. But will their newfound connection lead them to triumph? Or will the secrets they harbor destroy each other? Above all, Ivy must remember: She is not the pet they tamed. She is the beast they let inside. And she will show no mercy. DISCOVER WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR HEIR OF ILLUSION 'This book had everything: fantastic banter, a unique world . . . and a magic system that felt fresh and original' 'The pacing is incredible. The plot, the characters, the world. The WRITING. It was all amazing. I have no notes, other than I need more' 'Holy smokes this book. I went in expecting vibes and fantasy spice and ended up crying, gasping and furiously whispering "what the actual ****?" at 2 a.m.' 'Criminally underrated doesn't even begin to cover it' 'I have no words. I am unwell. I am blown away by this book. Truly may be the best book I have read TO DATE. Not of this year . . . ever' 'Addictive, Intense, and Deliciously Dangerous. Heir of Illusion had me in a chokehold from the very first page' 'The tension was palpable, the banter had ME BLUSHING and just when I knew what was about it happen IT DIDN'T!! My favorite' 'Heir of Illusion by Madeleine Taylor is a fast-paced thrill from start to finish. If you're into high-stakes fantasy with gods, fae, mortals, and a healthy dose of magic-fueled mayhem, this book delivers in spades' 'And yes, you can count on me to buy multiple editions of this book in every language. It was indeed THAT good'

'STUNNING PHOTOS THAT BRING THE GOSPELS TO MODERN LIFE.' Mail on Sunday - Peter Stanford The New Testament Experience: The Gospels for the Modern World is specifically designed to reach a visual generation and bring them a fresh insight into the Gospels and the relevance of the Word of God to their lives today. Using the ESV translation and photography to bring the key characters and stories of each Gospel to life, this modern and immersive Bible aims to create a beautiful and engaging resource for the believer and for the local church leader. It is a tool to equip the youth of the Church and new Christians with the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. The New Testament Experience works with a broad international team of photographers and creatives, depicting the gospels in the modern world. Each gospel is set in a different city: Matthew in London; Mark in New York City; Luke in Sydney; John in Bogota. There are also 7 articles to teach key themes found in the gospels, these include: The Life of Jesus, The Gospels, Grace, The Holy Spirit, The Church, Prayer and The Bible. At the start and end of each gospel there are sections bringing pertinent insights and context to the key themes. This book utilises the method employed by Jesus himself to engage with and teach the people that followed him - the method of storytelling. Inspired by teaching through parables, The New Testament Experience works with the scriptures as a basis for the visual representation of the stories found in the gospels but for a 21st century audience. Key Features - Images brings the key characters and story of each Gospel to life in a modern context. - The spirit and narrative of the Bible is visually captured as scriptures are presented in a modern, readable and relevant way. - The reader is encouraged to visualise and remember stories and key scriptures that will inspire and shape their thinking of Jesus. - Full colour images and 8.75 point type face for easy reading Benefits - An ideal introduction to the bible for New Christians - A compelling resource for parents and youth leaders buying for teens and young adults. - Short features dispersed throughout the Bible.

One fae prince. One deadly bargain. And a mortal caught between desire and damnation. Crescent City meets the mafia in this totally addictive, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy series by TikTok sensation Geneva Lee. Cate thought she knew darkness. As a trauma nurse, she had witnessed the worst of humanity. But nothing - not the blood, the violence, or the despair - could have prepared her for the fae underworld. A realm where beauty is a weapon, desire is a trap, and mortals who stray too far don't return. She almost didn't. Until Lachlan Gage - shadowed, ruthless, and feared even among his own kind - bound her to him with a deadly bargain. As the prince of New Orleans and ruler of the Nether Court, he is as much a curse as he is salvation. And with the Wild Hunt at his heels and war stirring between the fae courts, even his protection may not be enough to save her. Because Cate is more than just his reluctant mortal. She is wanted. Coveted. And the prince of the Hallow Court will do anything to claim her. But something ancient is rising in the dark, warping fae magic into something unnatural and cruel. There is only one thing more dangerous than the fae who would kill for her. The fae who would die for her. And Lachlan Gage has never been one to lose. This is book two in the deliciously dark and totally addictive new romantasy series from the internationally bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampires, set in the dark and deadly fae world of New Orleans. Perfect for fans of A Touch of Darkness and Sarah J Maas. READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR THE FILTHY RICH UNIVERSE ' 10000/5 stars. OH MY GOD. READ THIS RIGHT NOW. This is first time I have ever felt a book give me a feeling close to what SJM's books did. This was INCREDIBLE. If I can't read the next one soon I might explode' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Look at me. LOOK AT ME. Stop what you are doing and go buy this right now . you can thank me later' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Holy moly! I could not put this book down . I started this at 10:30pm and finished it at 2:15am! It's that good' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow. Just wow. This book is definitely a top read of 2024. The plot. The banter. The tension. The mfc. The mmc. The feels. I NEED THE NEXT BOOK. LIKE NOW !!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Definitely got me hooked. If ACOTAR and The Shadowhunter world had a love child, this is that book ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' This book was incredible. It had me in an absolute chokehold from start to finish. Geneva Lee can honestly do no wrong ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I LOVED Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Phenomenal beginning to what I know is going to be an incredible journey! Geneva Lee always writes the most beautiful settings and unique and complex characters. I need MORE! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' An absolute must-read book . . . This is my top read of the year' ¿¿¿¿¿

You made a bargain... Your soul for his - and now, you are mine. Bridgerton meets ACOTAR meets the mafia in this totally addictive slow burn enemies to lovers romantasy by TikTok sensation Geneva Lee. Cate Holloway knows the unspoken rule of New Orleans: avoid the powerful Gage crime family at all costs. Of course, that was before her brother got caught in their chaos. Now Cate has no choice but to confront the dark and forbidding prince of New Orleans himself... and beg for her brother's life. But Lachlan Gage is as lethal as he is beautiful... and the only currency he's interested in is her soul. Because Lachlan isn't just some ruthless criminal. He's fae. And he has his own secret reasons for binding her to him. Tricked and desperate, Cate is torn between humanity and the breathtaking Otherworld. A place filled with shadows and secrets, with members of each fae court plotting against her just as her captor's motives for trapping her become more mysterious. And if she can't break this sinister bargain in the next thirty days, she'll be bound to the inscrutable yet infuriatingly tempting fae prince and his deadly world... forever. A deliciously dark and totally addictive new romantasy series from the bestselling author of Filthy Rich Vampires, set in the dark and deadly fae world of New Orleans. Perfect for fans of A Touch of Darkness and Sarah J Maas. 'Addictive and impossible to put down, my favourite book of the decade' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken ' 10000/5 stars . OH MY GOD . READ THIS RIGHT NOW . This is first time I have ever felt a book give me a feeling close to what SJM's books did . This was INCREDIBLE . If I can't read the next one soon I might explode ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Look at me. LOOK AT ME. Stop what you are doing and go buy this right now. you can thank me later ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Holy moly! I could not put this book down . I started this at 10:30pm and finished it at 2:15am! It's that good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Wow . Just wow . This book is definitely a top read of 2024. T he plot. The banter. The tension. The mfc. The mmc. The feels . I NEED THE NEXT BOOK. LIKE NOW!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Definitely got me hooked. If ACOTAR and The Shadowhunter world had a love child, this is that book ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was incredible . It had me in an absolute chokehold from start to finish . Geneva Lee can honestly do no wrong. My absolute favourite thing about this was the banter. I can't count how many times I cackled, snorted, wheezed (you get the idea) because of the banter... The tension??? I love me a book with spice, but some good tension can be better, and this was most definitely better. It's a slooooooow burn, but in some parts, the tension could actually make you blush. It was all just fantastic. The characters, their growth, the plot. I genuinely don't have a bad thing to say about this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Phenomenal beginning to what I know is going to be an incredible journey! Geneva Lee always writes the most beautiful settings and unique and complex characters. I need MORE! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐