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Jon Slade finally met his mate, but instead of it being the happiest day of his life, it became the saddest when wolf shifter Kelvin MacCurdy chose his obligations over their fated bond, leaving Jon to pick up the pieces of his shattered dreams. Lucky for him, Roman Howell, his boss and the owner of L'Ange, saw promise in the forlorn lion and put him to work so he wouldn't have time to sit around and lick his wounds while he waited for his wounded spirit to heal. Then the wolves make an official visit to L'Ange, and Jon finds out Kelvin's pining for him is taking its toll on his position as the king's champion. Though Kelvin's training and the expectations of others steer him toward an intended mate, Jon has an unbreakable hold on his heart, and it's no longer possible for Kelvin to keep himself from where he truly belongs. But the conclave brings more than Kelvin to the château. It also brings a challenge to jackal alpha Quade Danas, a threat that Quade and Roman, Arman and Linus, and Jon and Kelvin may have to fight in order to keep L'Ange's family intact. Jon never wanted to lead a pride, but the loyalty and devotion to one is ingrained in him. Kelvin was raised to punish anyone who questioned his king, but the calling to protect others runs through his veins just as deeply. To come out on the other side of the battle together, Jon and Kelvin will have to hold the darkness of solitary pride and broken hearts at bay - and find strength in belonging to something bigger than themselves.

Decoding College is a slice-of-life, college exposure guide aimed at first-generation college students and their families. Decoding College provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of the college admissions, selection and enrollment processes while specifically focusing on issues unique to students of color, low-income students, and underrepresented students. Unlike the multitude of college guides available on the market today, Decoding College utilizes first-person accounts told by students on their journey to and through college to provide readers with fresh and vibrant illustrations of each concept. Decoding College doesn’t just tell the reader about college, it lets the reader live college vicariously through the experiences of real students on real college campuses. Some stories are inspirational and some are devastating, but each and every one offers an inside glimpse into the challenges, struggles, and successes of those who dare to be the first in their family to go to college. Aubrey — "My parents don’t even make $17,000 a year…It felt like I was putting a puzzle piece…like I’m jamming it into a puzzle, and it obviously doesn’t work…I started to feel inadequate, like I couldn’t be at Culpepper—like I was only there because of Affirmative Action." Malik — "In our group, I was the athlete…So it was sports first and then education for me…My priority needed to be focusing on college, but I didn’t realize that until the end of my senior year. And then it hit, like, ‘Whoa; you didn’t get enough scholarships!’" Dominique — "Being a first generation college student, I see a lot of people only pay attention to how much the school is. My mom was against me going here, because it was $50,000 each year. But, I had faith, and my grandmother had faith, that if I wanted to go here I would make a way."

Decoding College is a slice-of-life, college exposure guide aimed at first-generation college students and their families. Decoding College provides a comprehensive guide to the basics of the college admissions, selection and enrollment processes while specifically focusing on issues unique to students of color, low-income students, and underrepresented students. Unlike the multitude of college guides available on the market today, Decoding College utilizes first-person accounts told by students on their journey to and through college to provide readers with fresh and vibrant illustrations of each concept. Decoding Collegedoesn’t just tell the reader about college, it lets the reader live college vicariously through the experiences of real students on real college campuses. Some stories are inspirational and some are devastating, but each and every one offers an inside glimpse into the challenges, struggles, and successes of those who dare to be the first in their family to go to college. Aubrey — "My parents don’t even make $17,000 a year…It felt like I was putting a puzzle piece…like I’m jamming it into a puzzle, and it obviously doesn’t work…I started to feel inadequate, like I couldn’t be at Culpepper—like I was only there because of Affirmative Action." Malik — "In our group, I was the athlete…So it was sports first and then education for me…My priority needed to be focusing on college, but I didn’t realize that until the end of my senior year. And then it hit, like, ‘Whoa; you didn’t get enough scholarships!’" Dominique — "Being a first generation college student, I see a lot of people only pay attention to how much the school is. My mom was against me going here, because it was $50,000 each year. But, I had faith, and my grandmother had faith, that if I wanted to go here I would make a way."

Don't miss the gripping, twisty final novel in Anita Davison's Golden Age cozy mystery series! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie, Helena Dixon and Verity Bright. Aunt Violet and her niece Hannah have a bookshop to run. But after a customer comes in asking for a rare book, Hannah takes a visit to the reading room of the British Library - a glorious domed building in the middle of the British Museum courtyard - to find out more. Hannah has barely finished making her request when a man at one of the hundreds of desks slumps over his work. Within moments, it becomes clear he is dead, stabbed in broad daylight, in the middle of the reading room surrounded by oblivious academics. The reading room is an exclusive space where no one can enter or leave without detection. Yet the initial investigation yields no weapon, no witnesses, and no apparent motive. But then Aunt Violet discovers the victim had been researching the unearthing of a lost piece of Italian sculpture. And Hannah - despite her new husband's firm insistence that she let the police do their job - finds herself unable to resist the temptation of investigating just one more murder. T.E. Kinsey fans will love this gripping cozy mystery about an impossible crime in London's most famous library! Readers love the Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet series: ' I couldn't put this book down, I just wanted to keep reading . The story kept me guessing all the time and the ending was unexpected . Can't wait for the next book.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿ 'A fabulous historical novel that entertained me from the start... Reminiscent of Miss Jane Marple ... I loved the inclusion of Bartleby, the bookshop cat who was very much a character in his own right.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wonderful!! I had high hopes for this novel and it did not disappoint. Once I began I could hardly put it down. I am excited to read Ms. Davison's next installment.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' What a fabulous setting for a murder... If I could have read it in one sitting, I would have done. A brilliant plot with some clever twists! I think I've found a new favourite series . I can't wait for the next instalment. Highly recommended!' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I loved this delightful new cozy mystery featuring a young society girl and her suffragette aunt... 5 stars. I look forward to more in this series.' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I loved this book . Hannah and Aunt Violet are wonderful characters and I liked them from the start. The surrounding characters are well imagined. The setting is interesting. I enjoyed the references to literature and the way books were a part of the story line... Very entertaining and I highly recommend it .' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fascinating characters, scandals, espionage and murder... Kept me turning the pages wanting to know what would happen to Hannah and her delightful feline companion .' Reader Review ¿¿¿¿¿

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. This box set includes: HER AMISH CHRISTMAS MEMORIES (An Amish Chocolate Shop Brides novel) by New York Times bestselling author Patricia Johns After a terrible accident, Millie Zook can't remember anything: not her family, not her past, not even her best friend, Jonah Yoder. But the kind, Amish bachelor has been a devoted presence…and Millie finds herself developing feelings for him. Jonah has loved Millie since childhood, but she's never wanted anything more than friendship, so he's certain that once she regains her memories, these newfound feelings will fade. As Millie fits the pieces of her life together this holiday season, she'll need to decide if the friend she always overlooked is the answer that her heart's been searching for… A K-9 CHRISTMAS BLESSING (A K-9 Companions tale) by Tina Radcliffe After rescuing an injured beagle, therapy dog trainer Jo Webster reluctantly turns to the new veterinarian in town, who's also her former fiancé. But when Nate Morris suggests a prosthetic leg for the wounded dog, there's no way Jo can afford it. Reluctantly, she agrees to a part-time job at his clinic during the Christmas season to pay for the treatment. Soon, Jo learns Nate is not the same man she broke off her engagement to years ago. If they can learn to forgive each other for past hurts, they might build something new and beautiful together for the holidays-and forever. THE PASTOR'S CHRISTMAS PRAYER (A Legacy Ranch novel) by Mindy Obenhaus Returning to Legacy Ranch with his two young daughters, widowed youth pastor Jonathon Bauer is delighted to find his first love, Meredith Hunt, is one of the owners. When Jonathon and Meredith are thrown together to oversee the annual Christmas Under the Stars event at the ranch, past affections stir between them. But Meredith has been keeping a secret since they were teens-one that she must reveal if she and Jonathon are ever to have a future together. Will the truth tear them apart…or give them everything they've always dreamed of? For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired November 2026 Box Set - 2 of 2

Fresh, funny and criminally addictive' HANNAH GRACE 'I had a blast with this slasher-romance mashup' ALICIA THOMPSON For fans of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Butcher & Blackbird and anyone who's always wanted to see the perfect mash-up of Scream and nostalgic 00s romantic comedies in a book. When Jamie's best friend drags her to a speed-dating event, she expects mediocre men and an opportunity to eat her feelings later. What she doesn't expect is a blackout and for her date to be gruesomely killed at their table. After the lights come on, she sees only more bodies and a group of survivors she suspects the killer could be amongst. Like every slasher movie she's ever watched and studied, Jamie knows that the rules of making it out alive are simple: don't split up and definitely don't have sex. But that's easier said than done when she finds herself caught in a love triangle with two dangerously attractive strangers. Nothing speeds up love like fighting for your life and if Jamie's going to get out in one piece, she'll have to figure out who's playing for her heart and who's playing to kill. Speed Dating Trope Sheet Fatal flirting Trapped together in a nightclub Choose the survivor Readers are OBSESSED with this killer love story 'This felt like if Scream was a love story and I'm so here for it!' 'The suspense, the romance, the fear . . . I couldn't put it down' 'Packed full of fantastic pop-culture references, an excellent leading lady and plenty of twists and turns' 'A fantastic tribute to the slasher genre and the final girls we love to root for' 'It kept me on the edge of my seat and made me seconded guess everything

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series... This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork. Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance? A Betrayal... Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him. The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that's one order she's more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. A Choice.... Casteel Da'Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he's the only way for her to get what she wants-to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she's ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself-about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she's far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. A Secret... But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late.

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In this clever and swoonworthy young adult rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. The perfect rivals-to-lovers romance. Check & Mate will have you swooning, laughing, staying up all night, and smiling so much your face hurts. Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark Readers are going to ship Mallory and Nolan hard enough to break their sails. Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of When You Get the Chance Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious Kingkiller Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan s loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist. . . . As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren t only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent . . . and infuriating. . . .)

In this clever and swoonworthy young adult rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart. “The perfect rivals-to-lovers romance. Check & Mate will have you swooning, laughing, staying up all night, and smiling so much your face hurts.”—Alex Aster, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lightlark “Readers are going to ship Mallory and Nolan hard enough to break their sails.”—Emma Lord, New York Times bestselling author of When You Get the Chance Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess. Nolan’s loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What’s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite everything, she can’t help feeling drawn to the enigmatic strategist. . . . As she rockets up the ranks, Mallory struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that wrecked it in the first place. And as her love for the sport she so desperately wanted to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren’t only on the board, the spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce (-ly attractive. And intelligent . . . and infuriating. . . .)

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An instant New York Times bestseller! "Super-charged with electrifying action, mind-blowing twists, and timely commentary." -Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the first book in the dystopian StrangeLoom trilogy, an "adrenaline-fueled mystery" ( School Library Journal , starred review) in which humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival. The future is loading... To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who can't afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry." But upcountry isn't perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahua-and no one suffers for it more than the Medan orphans in Atahua. Their enrollment at Nile Military Academy is mandatory. Either serve as a soldier, or risk being labelled a spy. Eirale graduated the academy and joined NileCorp's private forces downcountry, exactly as she was supposed to. Then Atahua's most wanted anarchist frames her for assassinating a government official, and she's given a choice: cooperate with him to search for a dangerous program in Medaluo or go down for treason. Meanwhile, Lia is finishing her last year upcountry at Nile Military Academy. Paired with her academic nemesis for their final assignment, Lia is determined to beat him for valedictorian and prove her worth. But there may be far more at stake when their task to infiltrate Medaluo and track down an Atahuan traitor goes wrong... Though Eirale and Lia tear through Medaluo on different planes of reality, the two start to suspect they are puzzle pieces in a larger conspiracy-and the closer they get to the truth, the closer their worlds come to a shattering collision.

Don't miss the gripping, twisty final novel in Anita Davison's Golden Age cozy mystery series, featuring Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet! ‍ 🔎 Aunt Violet and her niece Hannah have a bookshop to run. But after a customer comes in asking for a rare book, Hannah takes a visit to the reading room of the British Library - a glorious domed building in the middle of the British Museum courtyard - to find out more. Hannah has barely finished making her request when a man at one of the hundreds of desks slumps over his work. Within moments, it becomes clear he is dead, stabbed in broad daylight, in the middle of the reading room surrounded by oblivious academics. The reading room is an exclusive space where no one can enter or leave without detection. Yet the initial investigation yields no weapon, no witnesses, and no apparent motive. But then Aunt Violet discovers the victim had been researching the unearthing of a lost piece of Italian sculpture. And Hannah - despite her new husband's firm insistence that she let the police do their job - finds herself unable to resist the temptation of investigating just one more murder. A totally gripping cozy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Helena Dixon and Verity Bright. Readers love the Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet series: 'I couldn't put this book down, I just wanted to keep reading. The story kept me guessing all the time and the ending was unexpected. Can't wait for the next book.' Reader Review 'A fabulous historical novel that entertained me from the start... Reminiscent of Miss Jane Marple... I loved the inclusion of Bartleby, the bookshop cat who was very much a character in his own right.' Reader Review 'Wonderful!! I had high hopes for this novel and it did not disappoint. Once I began I could hardly put it down. I am excited to read Ms. Davison's next installment.' Reader Review 'What a fabulous setting for a murder... If I could have read it in one sitting, I would have done. A brilliant plot with some clever twists! I think I've found a new favourite series. I can't wait for the next instalment. Highly recommended!' Reader Review 'I loved this delightful new cozy mystery featuring a young society girl and her suffragette aunt... 5 stars. I look forward to more in this series.' Reader Review 'I loved this book. Hannah and Aunt Violet are wonderful characters and I liked them from the start. The surrounding characters are well imagined. The setting is interesting. I enjoyed the references to literature and the way books were a part of the story line... Very entertaining and I highly recommend it.' Reader Review 'Fascinating characters, scandals, espionage and murder... Kept me turning the pages wanting to know what would happen to Hannah and her delightful feline companion.' Reader Review

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A headmistress is dead. The circumstances are suspicious. And as every parent knows, being on the school group chat can be murder... 'Deliciously funny' MARTINA COLE 'Clever and wickedly funny' THE SUN 'Pure fun in book form, a laugh out loud murder mystery with great characters and a page turning plot. It's a book you won't be able to put down!' C L MILLER As educators go, Claudia Stitchwell makes Miss Hannigan look like Miss Honey. But when the reviled headteacher drops dead in the school hall, a group of sceptical parents suspect the nut allergy explanation doesn't add up - they believe someone wanted to teach Miss Stitchwell a lesson. Only four people could have killed Stitchwell: Hattie, the adored school cook; Kiera, the hard-working teaching assistant; Clive, the loathed school bursar and Ben, the popular deputy head. All of them are liars... but only one is the murderer. Piecing together evidence from the daily drama and drudgery of the parents' group chat, local press, police reports, school newsletters, and good, old-fashioned gossip, the determined detective parents are doing their homework to crack the case. Will you spot the clues? Can you deduce whodunnit? And for the love of all things holy, does anyone have this week's spellings? 'Brilliantly witty and suspenseful...a delightful blend of humour and mystery that kept me guessing until the end' JOANNA WALLACE 'A hilarious whodunit filled with so much heart, and a cast characters you'll love to pieces but suspect of doing a murder all at once' KATE WESTON Praise for Maz Evans: 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious, moving and life affirming. I couldn't put this fabulous, first class, five star read down.' JANICE HALLETT 'Thoroughly wicked, compulsively page-turning, and funny as hell.' S J BENNETT 'Warm, wacky and witty. I loved it!' SALLY PAGE 'A triumph' DAILY MIRROR 'Sometimes a book comes along that reminds you why you fell in love with reading. ..an absolute joy!' WOMAN & HOME 'Splendidly offbeat whodunnit' DAILY EXPRESS 'Clever, wise and properly funny. An absolute triumph' LUCY MANGAN

A New York Times Bestseller From the author of the New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places comes a heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone and love someone for who they truly are. Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed America s Fattest Teen. But no one s taken the time to look past her weight to get to know who she really is. Following her mom s death, she s been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby s ready: for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER. In that moment, I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin, too. Yes, he s got swagger, but he s also mastered the impossible art of giving people what they want, of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a newly acquired secret: he can t recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He s the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything in new and bad-ass ways, but he can t understand what s going on with the inner workings of his brain. So he tells himself to play it cool: Be charming. Be hilarious. Don t get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game which lands them in group counseling and community service Libby and Jack are both pissed, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. . . . Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours. Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are and seeing them right back. " Niven is adept at creating characters . . . . [Libby's] courage and body-positivity make for a joyful reading experience ." --The New York Times Holding Up the Universe . . . taps into the universal need to be understood. To be wanted. "Want a love story that will give you all the feels? . . . You'll seriously melt!" Seventeen Magazine

LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION: This gorgeous, deluxe edition of Katee Robert's devilishly spicy vampire romance has been redesigned with a reversible dust jacket featuring full-colour character art, designed edges and a ribbon bookmark, as well as exclusive material inside. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the hit Dark Olympus series comes Court of the Vampire Queen: a collection of the spicy, paranormal Bloodline Vampires novels. *** Three powerfully alluring vampire men... and one Queen to rule them all. All Mina ever wanted was to escape her father's control. Half human, half vampire, she lived eternally torn between two worlds, never fully experiencing the pleasures of either - until her father chose her as the pawn in his latest political move, gifting her to the darkly powerful and dangerously seductive Malachi Zion. Malachi is not a vampire to be trifled with. He rules with an iron fist and has a reputation for the darkest of sins. But the longer Mina spends with him, the more she realises he's not the monster she first thought. As fear bleeds into lust, then trust, then something more, Malachi opens Mina up to a world she never knew could be hers for the taking: including the love of Malachi's two closest friends and companions. Now surrounded by all three men and the centre of their shockingly seductive world, Mina may finally have the power to face down her father and take back the life - and crown - that by all rights should be hers. BOW BEFORE YOUR QUEEN. This redesigned Collector's Edition features multiple pieces of black-and-white interior art, as well as exclusive annotations from the author that take readers even deeper into this irresistible vampire romance tale. Tropes Reverse Harem Vampire Romance Dark Romance Romantasy Paranormal Romance Political Intrigue

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series. This special edition features premium design enhancements-including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork. Bow Before Your Queen Or Bleed Before Her... She's been the victim and the survivor... Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she's found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It's a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers. The enemy and the warrior... Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms' dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy's head. A lover and heartmate... But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible-travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people-and each other. And now she will become Queen...

Fresh, funny and criminally addictive' HANNAH GRACE 'I had a blast with this slasher-romance mashup' ALICIA THOMPSON For fans of Love in the Time of Serial Killers, Butcher & Blackbird and anyone who's always wanted to see the perfect mash-up of Scream and nostalgic 00s romantic comedies in a book. When Jamie's best friend drags her to a speed-dating event, she expects mediocre men and an opportunity to eat her feelings later. What she doesn't expect is a blackout and for her date to be gruesomely killed at their table. After the lights come on, she sees only more bodies and a group of survivors she suspects the killer could be amongst. Like every slasher movie she's ever watched and studied, Jamie knows that the rules of making it out alive are simple: don't split up and definitely don't have sex. But that's easier said than done when she finds herself caught in a love triangle with two dangerously attractive strangers. Nothing speeds up love like fighting for your life and if Jamie's going to get out in one piece, she'll have to figure out who's playing for her heart and who's playing to kill. Speed Dating Trope Sheet Fatal flirting Trapped together in a nightclub Choose the survivor Readers are OBSESSED with this killer love story 'This felt like if Scream was a love story and I'm so here for it!' 'The suspense, the romance, the fear . . . I couldn't put it down' 'Packed full of fantastic pop-culture references, an excellent leading lady and plenty of twists and turns' 'A fantastic tribute to the slasher genre and the final girls we love to root for' 'It kept me on the edge of my seat and made me seconded guess everything

Her Gypsy Lord A delightful adventure, that is really all that Lady Charlotte Beck craved, but it was never to be. Not with two older brothers being the most diligent of chaperones. However, when her family is summoned to Castle Keyvnor for the reading of a will, Charlotte can hardly contain her excitement. * Lord Adam Vail knows magic, ghosts and evil are very real and when Lady Charlotte dismisses his grandmother's concerns, Adam finds himself protecting her from a very real and murderous ghost. Only one thing can save her from a deadly fate. His Mistletoe Miss Anthony Beck, Viscount Redgrave, ever the dutiful son, abides by his mother's requests even when they tend to the ridiculous. There is no other reason, after all, that he would visit a Romani camp to acquire a piece of dead mistletoe. Luckily, he happens upon the one lady he's always wanted to court. Unfortunately, she's in love with her guardian. * Miss Holly Prescott is not in love with her guardian. While attending the Christmas Eve weddings at Castle Keyvnor, Holly did not expect to find enjoyment. That is, until she stumbles upon the handsome and oh-so-honorable Lord Redgrave. A Spirited Courtship Miss Diana Vail had thought she'd found love, but James Bryant, the Earl of Somerton, had only been toying with her affections. Thankfully, her reputation had been saved, though it left her wondering if she could ever trust her heart again. * James Bryant had once professed: If Noah could become a father at the age of five hundred, then I can surely wait to begin producing offspring until age forty. Those were words he'd successfully lived by until Miss Diana Vail stepped into a ballroom. With his vow quickly forgotten, James set out to court the most captivating woman he'd ever met. Then, without explanation, she set him aside. * However, three ghosts have different plans for Diana and James. The Ghost & Miss Miranda Miss Miranda Vail had set her cap on Wesley Claxton, Marquess Epworth during her first Season, even though he considered her feather-brained for believing in ghosts. However, she hadn't let his opinion deter her and the two became grand friends, though Miranda secretly wished for more. * Miranda's quirkiness captured Wesley's passion, and heart, despite himself. He was, after all, a reasonable gentleman of logic, and could not accept the existence of ghosts. It simply wasn't scientific. Unfortunately, his denial of the possibility might just cost Miranda her life.

If you have always wanted to learn Thai quickly but find it too overwhelming or complicated then keep reading … Thai is a fun language to learn, the problem is most learning materials are costly and make language learning too complicated. They start of good but then advance too quickly. Just like those dreaded language classes in school. The result, nothing sinks in, you become overwhelmed and eventually give up. We know learning a foreign language isn’t easy, it challenges both your brain and your time. Learning new concepts and setting aside time for your learning can be difficult. And if you’re studying with bad material you can end up getting stuck more than necessary, which isn’t fun. Most students feel to start learning a language you simply need to start. That’s true but it’s better to first find the right resources to help you progress smoothly. Otherwise it can be a real motivation killer. If these are problems you’ve faced, don’t worry we’re here for you. The days of difficult learning are long gone! We’ve created this book which aims to make language learning simple. We teach you language patterns and grammar structures which can be used to form your own sentences. Instead of set phrases, which aren’t very practical. No more complex learning! We keep it simple topic to topic and help you progress through Thai smoothly. Starting with greetings, moving to introductions, small talk and then conversations. From the very beginning you’ll be learning how to speak Thai . And before you know it you’ll be speaking like a boss! In this book you will discover: Simple and smooth approach to Thai with topics that slowly build on each other. You won’t need another grammar book after you’ve begun reading this one! Learn how to form your own sentences instead of just set phrases, allowing you to have longer more fun conversations. Essential vocabulary section with some of the most common words in Thai. You’ll definitely find this useful! Totally written in romanji (English characters) , we leave the reading and writing of Thai behind and solely focus on getting you to a conversational speaking level. Even if you’ve struggled to learn Thai for years and years, this book gives you the missing piece you need towards your fluency journey. So if you want to learn Thai fast and painlessly pick up a copy today.

Meet the Kings of Sin . . . The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. Read King of Wrath now for a steamy arranged marriage romance. She's the wife he never wanted . . . and the weakness he never saw coming. Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant. Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally. The billionaire CEO never planned to marry - until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows: Vivian Lau , jewellery heiress and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn't matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There's only one problem: now that he has her . . . he can't bring himself to let her go. *** Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered. Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family's ticket into the highest echelons of high society. Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family. While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty. Craving his touch was never part of the plan. Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband. King of Wrath is a steamy arranged marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. *** Why fans love Ana Huang ! 'King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review

The author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows follows her acclaimed America debut with this life-affirming, witty family drama—an Indian This Is Where I Leave You—about three Punjabi sisters embarking on a pilgrimage to their homeland to lay their mother to rest. The British-born Punjabi Shergill sisters—Rajni; Jezmeen, and Shirina—were never close and barely got along growing up, and now as adults, have grown even further apart. Rajni, a school principal is a stickler for order. Jezmeen, a thirty-year-old struggling actress, fears her big break may never come. Shirina, the peacemaking "good" sister married into wealth and enjoys a picture-perfect life. On her deathbed, their mother voices one last wish: that her daughters will make a pilgrimage together to the Golden Temple in Amritsar to carry out her final rites. After a trip to India with her mother long ago, Rajni vowed never to return. But she’s always been a dutiful daughter, and cannot, even now, refuse her mother’s request. Jezmeen has just been publicly fired from her television job, so the trip to India is a welcome break to help her pick up the pieces of her broken career. Shirina’s in-laws are pushing her to make a pivotal decision about her married life; time away will help her decide whether to meekly obey, or to bravely stand up for herself for the first time. Arriving in India, these sisters will make unexpected discoveries about themselves, their mother, and their lives—and learn the real story behind the trip Rajni took with their Mother long ago—a momentous journey that resulted in Mum never being able to return to India again. The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters is a female take on the Indian travel narrative. "I was curious about how different the trip would be if it were undertaken by women, who are vulnerable to different dangers in a male-dominated society," Balli Kaur Jaswal writes. "I also wanted to explore the tensions between tradition and modernity in immigrant communities, and particularly how those tensions play out among women like these sisters, who are the first generation to be raised outside of India." Powerful, emotionally evocative, and wonderfully atmospheric, The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters is a charming and thoughtful story that illuminates the bonds of family, sisterhood, and heritage that tether us despite our differences. Funny and heartbreaking, it is a reminder of the truly important things we must treasure in our lives.

Meet the Kings of Sin . . . The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. 'Get ready for all the spice, all the build-up and all the sizzling tension' GLAMOUR Read King of Sloth now for a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine romance. He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them . . . until he met her. Charming, easy-going, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips. He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him . . . unless the woman in question is his publicist. Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future - and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants. *** Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients. However, none infuriate - or tempt - her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude. She may be forced to work with him, but she'll never fall for him . . . no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona. He's her client, and that's all he'll ever be. Right? King of Sloth is a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. ** Includes exclusive character art ** *** Why fans love Ana Huang ! 'King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review

Meet the Kings of Sin . . .The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. 'Get ready for all the spice, all the build-up and all the sizzling tension' GLAMOUR Read King of Sloth now for a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine romance. He'd never wanted anyone enough to chase them . . . until he met her.Charming, easy-going, and rich beyond belief, Xavier Castillo has the world at his fingertips.He also has no interest in taking over his family's empire (much to his father's chagrin), but that hasn't stopped women from throwing themselves at him . . . unless the woman in question is his publicist.Nothing brings him more joy than riling her up, but when a tragedy forces them closer than ever, he must grapple with the uncertainty of his future - and the realization that the only person immune to his charms is the only one he truly wants.***Cool, intelligent, and ambitious, Sloane Kensington is a high-powered publicist who's used to dealing with difficult clients. However, none infuriate - or tempt - her more than a certain billionaire heir, with his stupid dimples and laid-back attitude.She may be forced to work with him, but she'll never fall for him . . . no matter how fast he makes her heart beat or how thoughtful he is beneath his party persona.He's her client, and that's all he'll ever be. Right? King of Sloth is a steamy reverse grumpy sunshine billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. ** Includes exclusive character art ** *** Why fans love Ana Huang! 'King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review

Hello friends. I fly and love the original RCRCM Tomcat since many years now. I still think it’s one of the best all-round slope and flatland gliders. During the last years i got more and more ideas to improve the Tomcat in several points. There where simple things like the Aileron Linkages. But also i wanted to improve the all-round capabilities. Together with my Friend Carlos Pisarello who is creating Gliders for RCRCM for years now i started drawing the plane. We took all the outer dimensions from the original Tomcat like Wingspan, Length and Aspect Ratio but we chose a higher Dihedral. Instead of 4° we decided to use 6° to make it more stable in circling. Of course this also makes it easier to handle on the winch. But, if you like you can also use the 4° Tomcat Joiner. Also we added a new profile section to the wings. So we now have a better climb rate. The Tomcat Evo climbs faster without loosing it’s performance in speed. It also makes a very positive effect in distance flying. We increased the strength of the wing with a carbon layered main spar so it’s more rigid in F3F and soft DS flying. The wing area is a little bigger than on the original Tomcat so with a little more weight we have almost the same wing loading perfectly matching the profile. The Wings now have Ballast Chambers. So it’s much easier and quicker to increase the wing loading in the slope or at the field. A very nice Thing is, we changed the Elevator from full flying to conventional. Also the area of the Tailplane is smaller than the original Tomcat. This helps the Model to speed up very quick and it improves the pressure and speed in the turns a lot.  After working together since several years now i’m very happy that RCRCM trusts me and said yes to the Idea of making an all new Tomcat. The TOMCAT Evo. After a lot of testings we can now say. It’s not only a new Tomcat. It is an all new 2,5 meter X-Tail Plane with similar sizes of the Tomcat but with all new flight characteristics. Thank you RCRCM and Carlos Pisarello for the perfect Team Play in this fantastic project.   Henning Schmidt (Sansibear)   ! Here is the TOMCAT EVO ! Features - Control Surfaces: Elevator, Rudder, Ailerons and Flaps- Two-piece hollow molded composite Carbon or Fiberglass wing design- Carbon Fiber reinforced wing with square wing joiner- Live hinges on the wing and rudder with pre-installed wipers- Smooth, gel-coated finish with pre-painted graphics- Fuselage hatch for V-tail servos- Glider fiberglass or full carbon with a beautiful finish comes with all necessary accessories for mountingLieferumfang - RCRCM Tomcat EVO 2.5m CFK ARF Seglerversion- Farbe: Rot/Weiss- Ballast Tube , Motor mount, Servo tray, Push Rod, Clevis, Linkage Rod, Control horn, Servo Cover, Wing joiner, tail joiner, servo plateTechnische Daten - Preferences Motorless - Wingspan: 2490mm - Length: 1300mm - Wing area: 44.5dm2 - Flying Weight: 1800-2000g - Empty Weight: N/A - CG: 93-95 mm from leading edge - Tow hook setting NO - Ailerons YES - Elevator YES - Rudder YES - Flaps YES   Servo-Empfehlung Hoch-Volt (nicht im Set enthalten) - 4x CM1010- 2x CM1295 Benötigtes Zubehör Fernsteuerung inkl. Empfänger, mind. 7 Kanal Servos Antrieb Akku und passendes Ladegerät

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The empowering, must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, perfect for readers of Glennon Doyle and Miranda July. AS SEEN ON THE OPRAH WINFREY PODCAST A BEST BOOK FOR SUMMER FOR THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, BRITISH VOGUE, AND MORE! SET TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX PRODUCTION STARRING GWYNETH PALTROW 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'More than a memoir of divorce, it is a powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy. ' Adrienne Brodeur, bestselling author of Wild Game 'So engaging , so addictive' Vogue ----- How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha's Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Belle reflects on her transformation from a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed 'Belle the Good' to a powerful, brave, determined woman. A woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long. Based on Belle's popular 'Modern Love' essay, Was I Married to a Stranger?, this is the emotional and empowering memoir of self-discovery and what it means to finally be heard. Praise for Strangers: 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'Incredibly, incredibly well done. I inhaled it ' Zara McDonald, host of 'Shameless' 'A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must-read for every wife-and husband.' Graydon Carter, bestselling author of When The Going Was Good 'A beautiful memoir: Hard-won, incandescently honest, and ultimately affirming .' Elise Loehnen, bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior 'If you've ever been ghosted, gaslit or dumped by text, this divorce memoir is the book you need to read ' Good Housekeeping 'I devoured Strangers in about two days, greedily absorbing every twist and painful turn ... I loved it. ' Telegraph 'Beautiful [and] devastating ... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of water-tight literary fiction' British Vogue 'Has the pacing of a true crime novel, while being deeply personal and evocatively written .' The Independent 'A game-changer in the conversations and attitudes around infidelity' Irish Independent

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The empowering, must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, perfect for readers of Glennon Doyle and Miranda July. AS SEEN ON THE OPRAH WINFREY PODCAST A BEST BOOK FOR SUMMER FOR THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, BRITISH VOGUE, AND MORE! SET TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX PRODUCTION STARRING GWYNETH PALTROW 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'More than a memoir of divorce, it is a powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy. ' Adrienne Brodeur, bestselling author of Wild Game 'So engaging , so addictive' Vogue ----- How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha's Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Belle reflects on her transformation from a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed 'Belle the Good' to a powerful, brave, determined woman. A woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long. Based on Belle's popular 'Modern Love' essay, Was I Married to a Stranger?, this is the emotional and empowering memoir of self-discovery and what it means to finally be heard. Praise for Strangers: 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'Incredibly, incredibly well done. I inhaled it ' Zara McDonald, host of 'Shameless' 'A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must-read for every wife-and husband.' Graydon Carter, bestselling author of When The Going Was Good 'A beautiful memoir: Hard-won, incandescently honest, and ultimately affirming .' Elise Loehnen, bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior 'If you've ever been ghosted, gaslit or dumped by text, this divorce memoir is the book you need to read ' Good Housekeeping 'I devoured Strangers in about two days, greedily absorbing every twist and painful turn ... I loved it. ' Telegraph 'Beautiful [and] devastating ... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of water-tight literary fiction' British Vogue 'Has the pacing of a true crime novel, while being deeply personal and evocatively written .' The Independent 'A game-changer in the conversations and attitudes aro

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The empowering, must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, perfect for readers of Glennon Doyle and Miranda July. AS SEEN ON THE OPRAH WINFREY PODCAST A BEST BOOK FOR SUMMER FOR THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, BRITISH VOGUE, AND MORE! SET TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX PRODUCTION STARRING GWYNETH PALTROW 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'More than a memoir of divorce, it is a powerful testament to reclaiming voice, power, and joy. ' Adrienne Brodeur, bestselling author of Wild Game 'So engaging , so addictive' Vogue ----- How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha's Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Belle reflects on her transformation from a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed 'Belle the Good' to a powerful, brave, determined woman. A woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long. Based on Belle's popular 'Modern Love' essay, Was I Married to a Stranger?, this is the emotional and empowering memoir of self-discovery and what it means to finally be heard. Praise for Strangers: 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates, award-winning author of Blonde 'Incredibly, incredibly well done. I inhaled it ' Zara McDonald, host of 'Shameless' 'A beautifully written instant classic. Strangers is gripping and heartbreaking and a must-read for every wife-and husband.' Graydon Carter, bestselling author of When The Going Was Good 'A beautiful memoir: Hard-won, incandescently honest, and ultimately affirming .' Elise Loehnen, bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior 'If you've ever been ghosted, gaslit or dumped by text, this divorce memoir is the book you need to read ' Good Housekeeping 'I devoured Strangers in about two days, greedily absorbing every twist and painful turn ... I loved it. ' Telegraph 'Beautiful [and] devastating ... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of water-tight literary fiction' British Vogue 'Has the pacing of a true crime novel, while being deeply personal and evocatively written .' The Independent 'A game-changer in the conversations and attitudes around infidelity' Irish Independent