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At Villa Bourani, the host is charming and the stories are irresistible, but nothing is offered without a price. WITH AN AFTERWORD FROM THE AUTHOR Nicholas Urfe, a young Englishman adrift after Oxford and a failed love affair, takes a teaching post on the Greek island of Phraxos. What begins as escape soon becomes a far more unsettling encounter. At Bourani, a villa on the island, Nicholas meets Maurice Conchis, a cultivated and enigmatic recluse. Through stories, performances, seductions and staged mysteries, Conchis draws him into a psychological ordeal in which reality and illusion are almost impossible to separate. The island gives Nicholas the drama he has been half-wishing for, then strips away the safety of being merely amused by it. In Fowles's hands, this literary mystery becomes a disturbing study of performance, desire and the stories people tell in order to avoid themselves. 'A major work of mounting tensions in which the human mind is the guinea-pig... Mr Fowles has taken a big swing at a difficult subject and his hits are on the bull's eye' Sunday Times

Bella?' Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine - like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which? Following the international bestsellers Twilight and New Moon, Eclipse is the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's captivating saga of vampire romance.

Welcome to the first graphic novel installment in the captivating world of the internationally #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series, where love and loyalty run deeper than blood. We re suckers for it. Entertainment Weekly With social angst that every teenager can appreciate and sexual tension that leaves Stephenie Meyer s Twilight looking like a children s book, this little gem is sure to be a hit. VOYA Lissa Dragomir is a Moroi princess: a mortal vampire with a rare gift for harnessing the earth s magic. Her best friend Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir: a guardian whose blood is a powerful blend of vampire and human. Rose s life is dedicated to protecting Lissa from the dangerous Strigoi the fiercest vampires, who will stop at nothing to make Lissa one of them. After two years of freedom, Rose and Lissa are caught and dragged back to St. Vladimir s Academy, a school for vampire royalty and their guardians-to-be. But inside the iron gates, life is even more fraught with danger . . . and the Strigoi are always close by.

'Steamy, romantic, and deliciously fun! Yes, Chef is a delectable morsel of a summer romance and will keep you coming back for seconds' B. K. BORISON 'I ATE. THIS. UP.'¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is one of the best things I've ever read and idk how to be casual about it¿¿' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'No notes. Yes, Chef was perfect! The banter and the spice ¿ I'm still recovering' ¿¿¿¿¿ If you can't take the heat...get out of the kitchen. After a public meltdown in one of Manhattan's most elite restaurants, Chef Jack Hartman must return to his small Florida hometown. The only upside? He'll be far away from Poppy Winfield - his former boss's blonde, beautiful, utterly infuriating daughter - and the shrimp she threw at his head. Poppy is also desperate for an escape - from her disapproving family and from her infamy as an influencer without a serious bone in her body. With their reputations in ruins, Jack's only ticket back to New York is turning the unloved restaurant of his childhood into the newest dining hotspot on the East Coast. And unfortunately for him, Poppy's is using her well-honed social media skills to sell out his grand opening. As sparks fly and tensions reach boiling point, will Poppy and Jack be a recipe for disaster? Or could they be a perfect pairing ...? Perfect for fans of: ¿¿Grumpy x sunshine ¿Chef romance ¿¿Big city girl in a small town ¿¿¿¿¿¿Forced proximity ¿Friends with benefits ¿ADHD Rep Yes Chefate and left no crumbs: 'This was so delicious ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Jack and Poppy are EVERYTHING !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely a must read of the summer' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' If The Bear had more flirting and It Happened One Summer energy in South Florida, this would be it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved everything about this book!!! Infinity stars!!! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The sizzling chemistry between grumpy chef Jack and sunshine influencer Poppy is a dynamic of perfectly balanced banter, growth, and spice ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh how I loved this book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of my favourite things about this book was the ADHD representation . It felt so natural and incredibly well written ' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance authors LOVE Grace Reilly: 'Charm, humor, and sizzling tension. Reilly writes the perfect blend of swoon and spice' Bal Khabra 'Delicious...this story is a chef's kiss of perfection' Julie Olivia 'Delivers all the feels along with the steam...incredible' Lana Ferguson 'Opposites truly do attract in this true-to-form romantic comedy!' Peyton Corinne 'Sparkling banter, delicious tension, and page-melting dirty talk' Stephanie Archer

'Steamy, romantic, and deliciously fun! Yes, Chef is a delectable morsel of a summer romance and will keep you coming back for seconds' B. K. BORISON 'I ATE. THIS. UP.'¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is one of the best things I've ever read and idk how to be casual about it¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'No notes. Yes, Chef was perfect! The banter and the spice ¿¿¿¿ I'm still recovering' ¿¿¿¿¿ If you can't take the heat...get out of the kitchen. After a public meltdown in one of Manhattan's most elite restaurants, Chef Jack Hartman must return to his small Florida hometown. The only upside? He'll be far away from Poppy Winfield - his former boss's blonde, beautiful, utterly infuriating daughter - and the shrimp she threw at his head. Poppy is also desperate for an escape - from her disapproving family and from her infamy as an influencer without a serious bone in her body. With their reputations in ruins, Jack's only ticket back to New York is turning the unloved restaurant of his childhood into the newest dining hotspot on the East Coast. And unfortunately for him, Poppy's is using her well-honed social media skills to sell out his grand opening. As sparks fly and tensions reach boiling point, will Poppy and Jack be a recipe for disaster? Or could they be a perfect pairing ...? Perfect for fans of: ¿¿Grumpy x sunshine ¿¿¿¿Chef romance ¿¿¿¿¿Big city girl in a small town ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Forced proximity ¿¿¿¿Friends with benefits ¿¿¿¿ADHD Rep Yes Chef ate and left no crumbs: 'This was so delicious ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Jack and Poppy are EVERYTHING !' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely a must read of the summer' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' If The Bear had more flirting and It Happened One Summer energy in South Florida, this would be it' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved everything about this book!!! Infinity stars!!! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The sizzling chemistry between grumpy chef Jack and sunshine influencer Poppy is a dynamic of perfectly balanced banter, growth, and spice ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh how I loved this book' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of my favourite things about this book was the ADHD representation . It felt so natural and incredibly well written ' ¿¿¿¿¿ Your favourite romance authors LOVE Grace Reilly: 'Charm, humor, and sizzling tension. Reilly writes the perfect blend of swoon and spice' Bal Khabra 'Delicious...this story is a chef's kiss of perfection' Julie Olivia 'Delivers all the feels along with the steam...incredible' Lana Ferguson 'Opposites truly do attract in this true-to-form romantic comedy!' Peyton Corinne 'Sparkling banter, delicious tension, and page-melting dirty talk' Stephanie Archer

The Proposal meets Red White and Royal Blue in this fake dating queer romance, following an aspiring young diplomat who hopes to land his dream job by hiring an actor to play his boyfriend. 'Simply delicious, ferociously funny and deeply moving. Every single page made me laugh out loud' Daisy Buchanan, author of All Grown Up. Max has never had time for a relationship working in the high stakes world of international diplomacy. But when a high-profile ambassadorial position opens up in Athens, Max is discreetly advised that his single status isn't helping his chances. In this line of work, appearances matter, and Max's rival Quentin has an advantage in the form of his charming and accomplished girlfriend. Determined not to lose out, Max hires Hunter, a blunt but charismatic American actor, to play the perfect boyfriend. Hunter dazzles on the diplomatic circuit, but soon the charade takes on a life of its own. When visa complications force Max and Hunter to make their relationship official, they find themselves trapped in a marriage of convenience that is anything but convenient. There's only one thing that could make all this even more complicated - if Max and Hunter's feelings for each other start becoming real . . . International Relations is a fake dating to fake marriage romance filled with glamorous locations, sizzling chemistry, and a love story that will capture your heart. Tropes include: Fake dating Marriage of convenience Grumpy x sunshine 'What is a summer reading list without a romcom? . . . has all the romcom tropes we know and love, which makes it such a satisfying beach read' Irish News ' . . . this romance is sure to leave your heart full and your cheeks hurting from the biggest smile!' Matthew Hubbard, critically acclaimed author of The Last Boyfriends Rules for Revenge ' . . . swoon-worthy, hilarious and immersive . . . heartwarming moments with propulsive pacing and punchy dialogue' Robby Weber, author of Everything About You 'Come for the fake dating and political drama, stay for the dangerously charming chemistry! . . . flirty, addictive, and so full of tension it practically hums off the page' Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You 'Wickedly charming. Superbly sexy. Utterly delightful . . . A must read' Andie Burke Praise for Zac Hammett's debut novel, See You at the Finish Line 'Officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable. I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend 'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension' Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author 'Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance 'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter 'A charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with' PJ Ellis, author of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams

City girl jaded with love + small-town, true romantic handyman = a reluctant love story that will turn this town upside down! As literary agent to a romance novelist, Zoey Moody's life currently revolves around love - which is ironic, as she is practically allergic to the L word. She's also a city girl through and through, and yet here she is in tiny Story Lake, Pennsylvania, trying to wrangle author Hazel's next big hit. Life isn't exactly going to plan. It takes all of five minutes in town before chaos finds her, sending her directly into the path of Gage Bishop, one of the stupidly handsome Bishop brothers. He is exactly the kind of romance hero that could entice a heroine to succumb to the charm of small-town life - but Zoey is no romance lead, and Gage can't seem to stand her. It's clear they're all wrong for each other. She's allergic to commitment and can't work a calendar app; he's looking to settle down and has the next five years all planned out. But when Gage's world is rocked by a devastating family secret, he turns to Zoey for one night to forget everything. That one night might just change everything . . . or ruin it. Zoey suddenly finds herself wanting to be the one to save him - and maybe even be saved in return. Can Story Lake inspire a woman who is terrified of love to finally write her own happy ending? Perfect for fans of the heart, humour and hope found in Things We Never Got Over and Things We Left Behind, Mistakes Were Made is a steamy escape to small town romance - full of emotional twists, slow-burn tension and Lucy Score's trademark charm. Readers LOVE the Story Lake series: ' JUST WOW! I freaking LOVED THIS, I LOVE STORY LAKE, I LOVE THE CHARACTERS and I LOVED HOW I FELT READING THIS! ... I just adored EVERYTHING ... Made me giggle and swoon .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was dying!! The first kiss was so hot I had to take a break from reading to scream ... INCREDIBLE!! ' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' LOVE ... I FELL TO THE FLOOR ... the build up was so good when they had their first kiss I SCREAMED .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG this book... SO FUN!!... ADORE ... I ATE IT UP ... LOVED ... 6 out of 5 stars for sure!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' I loved literally every single moment of this book and my only regret was that I read it too fast... By far the BEST grumpy MMC I've ever read and now I want my very own Campbell.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' YES!!!! Absolutely loved this one... Perfect read!!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' Officially obsessed ... made me laugh and swoon all at once ... made me actually laugh out loud... AH-mazing! ... If you like romance books, read this. Immediately.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' Omggggg ... adored ... Story Of My Life was everything I needed!... perfection! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ' THE BEST and I loved every second! ... so freaking funny... Lucy Score does it again with Story Of My Life!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Saddle up for your next paranormal romance obsession, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's Bride and Elsie Silver. 'Delicious banter, sizzling chemistry and high stakes tension . . . you will be absolutely obsessed with Sacrifice Me!' - Annabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date and Risky Business Cowboys. Werewolves. Primal Passion. Elin Weston is sent to the Yellowstone pack with a deadly secret and a desperate plan. Disguised as a human sacrifice for the brutal werewolves who run the land, she's there to destroy as many of them as she can - and to uncover the truth about her mother's disappearance. But, from the moment she meets the alpha, everything unravels. Clark Lowell is dominant, devoted and dangerously tempting - nothing like the monsters Elin was taught to hunt. His world is the ranch, and the pack he protects at all costs When something ancient and visceral stirs beneath the full moon, an elemental force brings them together. But as a rival alpha challenges Clark's leadership and seeks to claim Elin for himself, dark secrets begin to surface. Elin's mission and her heart collide. Every moment brings her closer to betrayal, every touch risks exposing what she truly is. And when the truth is revealed, it could cost them everything. 'Scorching and addictive, this was the perfect blend of cowboys and paranormal for the spooky season' - Nadia El-Fassi, author of Love at First Fright Featuring Your Favourite Tropes: Forced Proximity Forbidden Romance Alpha Love Interest Fated Mates Found Family Readers LOVE Sacrifice Me: 'The paranormal x cowboy romance I've been waiting for!' 'I was hooked from the very first page' 'The chemistry between these two was delicious, and their banter was fantastic' 'I am ruined . . . such an addictive read from start to finish' 'The perfect amount of romance, spice and suspense . . . beautifully paced and immersive' '100% a must read'

'Emma Rae's latest is full of sharp wit, emotional depth and undeniable sizzling chemistry .' Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker. He's the world's most famous frontman. She couldn't care less. Lexi is only thirty years old, but is already an Oscar-winning documentary director. So when she is asked to ditch her current project to film the reunion tour of boy band Rebel Heart, she is disappointed. She didn't work this hard to follow a boy group on tour and document their every manufactured move for teenage fans. But after meeting Aidan, the unofficial 'head' of the band, something new stirs inside her. She thinks he's egotistical, entitled, and impulsive. Equally, Aidan thinks Lexi is high-strung, secretive, and emotionally devoid. Tensions rise, and as Lexi blends work and pleasure, she can't let go of her difficult past with the father that abandoned her. She doesn't expect people to stay in her life for long. Especially the lead of a boy band. But is this project about to prove all of her expectations wrong? A spicy enemies-to-lovers romance, for fans of Tessa Bailey and Ali Hazelwood. Readers are falling in love with Emma Rae: 'A mouth-watering read .' Laura Starkey ' The perfect spicy summer read ...Emma's writing style is very enjoyable! Great characters and a lovely bit of escapism.' Margie the Hun ' I devoured the whole novel in one sitting .' Reader Review ' I cannot stop thinking about this book ...I absolutely loved this!' Reader Review 'A great love story... you won't be disappointed .' Reader Review 'This book has stayed in my mind for quite some time after reading it, very much the mark of an outstanding book .' Reader Review 'This one got me hooked . I finished the book in one sitting.' Reader Review

He's on edge while she's en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of the smash hit Collide. ' Fake-dating goodness filled with delicious tension' Lana Ferguson, author of The Nanny Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. The tabloids are reporting on his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, but all he wants to do is escape the spotlight. Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina whose lack of popularity online has put her at a major disadvantage for securing the roles she dreams of. When Sage finds herself with the chance to change her luck by fake-dating Elias, she takes her shot. Soon enough, the flimsy rules they set in place fall away. But before things can spiral out of control, Sage and Elias will have to decide if they're willing to take the leap together or if they'll have to call it quits. ' Bal Khabra is a master of swoon , and lovable characters. I dare you to try and read one of her novels in more than one sitting - they're simply unputdownable.' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of Out on a Limb If you love... Hockey player x ballerina Fake-dating Slow burn Forced proximity Multi-racial characters Found family Dual POV ... you're going to love Spiral Readers love Spiral... 'The banter and chemistry was everything in this book' 'Perfect, it was just perfect' 'Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors!' 'Bal Khabra never disappoints. I will read anything she will write. PERIOD.' Spiral is the second book in the Off the Ice series. The next book in the Off the Ice series, Revolve, is available now. Spiral ranked No. 6 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.

· A QUEEN'S READING ROOM PICK 2023 · OVER 125 WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST · MADE INTO AN AWARD-WINNING MOVE STARRING QUEEN LATIFAH, DAKOTA FANNING, ALICIA KEYS, SOPHIE OKONEDO AND JENNIFER HUDSON · AN ACCLAIMED STAGE MUSICAL Lily has grown up believing she accidentally killed her mother when she was four years old. Now, at fourteen, she yearns for forgiveness and a mother's love. Living on a peach farm in South Carolina with her harsh and unforgiving father, she has only one friend, Rosaleen, a black servant. When racial tension explodes one summer afternoon, and Rosaleen is arrested and beaten, Lily chooses to flee with her. Fugitives from justice, the pair follow a trail left by the woman who died ten years before. Finding sanctuary in the home of three beekeeping sisters, Lily starts a journey as much about her understanding of the world as about the mystery surrounding her mother. 'A wonderful book, by turns sad, full of incident and shot through with grown-up magic reminiscent of Joanne Harris' Daily Telegraph 'Charming, funny, moving' The Times 'Wonderfully written, powerful, poignant . . . read it' Joanna Trollope What readers are saying about The Secret Life of Bees: 'One of the most poignant and heart tugging books I have ever read ' ' Emotional and heart-breaking , yet full of hope and love . I laughed and cried equally through the book. This wonderful book will stay with me for a long time to come ' 'One of the best books I've read in a while. Touching, well-written, beautiful, full of expression , i nsightful ' 'A beautifully written masterpiece . I loved the writing, the descriptions, the humour sprinkled through the story . There was sadness and love, hope and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book '

Love Lyla Sage? Return to the haunted town of Sweetwater Peak with her brand-new small-town romance Free Falling. Available now! ' Deliciously addictive . . . as sizzling as it is emotional and vulnerable' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other. Teddy Andersen doesn't have a plan. She's never needed one. She's more of a go-with-the-flow type of girl, but for some reason, the flow doesn't seem to be going her way this time. Gus Ryder has a lot on his plate. He's always been the dependable one, but when his workload starts to overwhelm him, he has to admit that he can't manage everything on his own. He needs help. His little sister's best friend, the woman he can't stand, is not who he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy's the only option he's got. Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time ever, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings start to simmer below the surface, they must decide whether they should act on them. Can they keep things cool? Or will both of them get burned? Readers can't get enough of Lost and Lassoed . . . 'The perfect small-town romance' 'By far one of the greatest enemies to lovers romances I've ever read' 'I ate this book up!' ' Queen Lyla Sage has done it again ' 'Gus and Teddy have run away with my heart! ' 'The spice scenes were unmatched ' 'This duo's banter is off _ the _ charts _' ' Kicking my feet and giggling ' 'An easy 5 stars for me!' ' Totally loved this book!' Lost and Lassoed, instant New York Times bestseller, November 2024. Soul Searching, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, October 2025.

'Mazey Eddings's writing is authentic, emotional, and intensely romantic! To me, it's like a Taylor Swift song in book form ' ALI HAZELWOOD 🫶 Friends to lovers Sapphic angst Band/rockstar romance Fake dating the wrong person Only one bed --------------------------------------------------- Cubby Clark's life is falling apart. All she's ever cared about is making music, but then Cubby's toxic ex-boyfriend and lead of her band abandons the group. What's worse, his solo single launches him into overnight stardom when he sings about how bad she was in bed. The only thing she can take comfort in is her best friends and fellow bandmates, Darcy and Harry. Then an accidental romantic picture of Cubby and Harry goes viral the same night Cubby and Darcy hook-up - something very normal for two obviously, totally heterosexual gal pals! Now, Cubby and her band unexpectedly find themselves in the spotlight as tabloids eat up their rumoured love triangle. Under the pressure of newfound fame, all Cubby wants is to turn to Darcy, which is impossible with the distance and awkward tension surrounding the once inseparable pair. Now thrust into a whirlwind tour, Cubby and Darcy have the entire summer to unravel the truth of their feelings... or lose each other forever. ----------------------------------------- 'Blends sweetness, breathless romance , and moments of striking vulnerability' HELEN HOANG So freaking cute . . .Tilly in Technicolor will have you aching with love for these characters while swooning at their awkward adorableness together. I want to hug this book to my chest' CHLOE GONG 'Prepare to smile, laugh, and cry your way through this witty, fast-paced rom-com' EVIE DUNMORE 'Laugh-out-loud funny, almost unbearably cute' ROSIE DANAN 'A contemporary romance masterpiece . . . The most intoxicating slow burn I've read in ages' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON

Love Lyla Sage? Return to the haunted town of Sweetwater Peak with her brand-new small-town romance Free Falling. Available now! 'Deliciously addictive . . . as sizzling as it is emotional and vulnerable' - Elena Armas, author of The Spanish Love Deception She thrives in chaos. He prefers routine. The only thing they have in common? How much they hate each other. Teddy Andersen doesn't have a plan. She's never needed one. She's more of a go-with-the-flow type of girl, but for some reason, the flow doesn't seem to be going her way this time. Gus Ryder has a lot on his plate. He's always been the dependable one, but when his workload starts to overwhelm him, he has to admit that he can't manage everything on his own. He needs help. His little sister's best friend, the woman he can't stand, is not who he had in mind. But when no one else can step in, Teddy's the only option he's got. Tempers flare, tension builds, and for the first time ever, Gus and Teddy start to see each other in a different light. As new feelings start to simmer below the surface, they must decide whether they should act on them. Can they keep things cool? Or will both of them get burned? Readers can't get enough of Lost and Lassoed . . . 'The perfect small-town romance' 'By far one of the greatest enemies to lovers romances I've ever read' 'I ate this book up!' 'Queen Lyla Sage has done it again' 'Gus and Teddy have run away with my heart!' 'The spice scenes were unmatched' 'This duo's banter is off ¿¿¿¿ the ¿¿¿¿ charts ¿¿¿¿' 'Kicking my feet and giggling' 'An easy 5 stars for me!' 'Totally loved this book!' Lost and Lassoed, instant New York Times bestseller, November 2024. Soul Searching, No. 1 New York Times bestseller, October 2025.

A steamy small town enemies to lovers romance. Welcome to Wild Heartlands. Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver and Paisley Hope Maddie Hart has been under my skin for as long as I can remember-sharp-tongued, stubborn, and born on the wrong side of a feud that's split our families for generations. The line between the Wilde ranch and the Hart land isn't just fence posts - it's history, pride, and a whole lot of bad blood. Now the ranch between us is up for sale, and I'll be damned if I let a Hart get their hands on it. I've worked too hard, fought too long... to lose to her. But Maddie doesn't play fair. Not in business-and definitely not when it comes to me. Because somewhere between the arguments and the years of tension, something finally snaps. One mistake, and suddenly I know exactly what it feels like to have her in my arms. It should've ended there. It didn't. Now we're sneaking around, crossing lines we swore we never would, risking everything for something we can't seem to quit. And in a town where secrets don't stay buried, it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out-and when it does, it won't just be us who pays the price. Praise for KA James: 'What a way to kick start this series! I cant wait for the rest of it!' Reader Review 'So beautifully written and an amazing love story' Reader Review 'This is a beautifully written second chance cowboy x country star romance, one where we see the cowboy hung up on old feelings and heartbreak he hasn't gotten over yet. We see their love rekindle in the most lovely and delicious way!' Reader Review

'Love, passion, drama, violence, menace and peril, and characters you fall in love with!' - Santa Montefiore, author of Shadows in the Moonlight The mysteries of St Kilda are finally revealed. The Midnight Secret is the epic conclusion to Karen Swan's historical Wild Isle series, set in Scotland. Jayne Ferguson has always been a keeper of secrets - especially her own . . . If there's one thing Jayne Ferguson has learnt in her life, it's that every blessing comes with a curse. She married the most handsome man on the isle of St Kilda - but he's a bully. She inherited her mother's gift of second sight - but only ever foresees her fellow islanders' deaths. She has learnt to keep to herself, treading in the shadows and shirking the highs for fear of the lows. When a needless death strikes at the heart of her home, Jayne's bad marriage becomes worse and she finds solace with an unlikely friend. Glimmers of happiness tantalise her, though there's no possibility for anything more, especially once word comes of St Kilda's evacuation. But as evacuation draws near, tensions on the island rise. Secrets are being forced to the surface, passions and enmities erupting with equal violence. A man is killed, as Jayne knew he would be, and her closest friends Effie, Mhairi and Flora are each implicated. On the mainland, the villagers scatter into new lives, hoping distance means refuge. But then Jayne has another of her dreams and she knows the past isn't done with them yet. The Midnight Secret is the fourth and final book in Karen Swan's sweeping, bestselling Wild Isles series, following on from The Last Summer, The Stolen Hours and The Lost Lover. Paperback edition charted at #9 on the Sunday Times Paperback Bestseller Chart 26/10/2025

Megan is dreading going home to her tiny Irish town for the holidays. She hasn't returned since she left her fiancé at the altar four years ago. Christian hates being single at Christmas. Everyone back home is love-struck and coupled up, but he can't disappoint his mam and not go. So when the childhood friends bump into each other in a Dublin pub, they come up with a pact. They're going to be the very best fake dates for each other, ever . But with two big families to deal with alongside old friends, old flames and old feelings, things are bound to get messy. And when a snowed-in cabin and a little Christmas magic are added to the mix, anything could happen... A swoonworthy and utterly gorgeous romantic comedy that will make you laugh out loud and fall completely in love. Fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Abby Jimenez won't be able to put this down! What readers say about Snowed In: " LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVVVEEE, LOVED IT!!! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC... an absolutely stunning rom com!!! ... It made me laugh, cry, scream, shout, angry and jump for joy!! ... CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ " THIS. WAS. AMAZING. Probably one of the best Christmas books I have read!... I had BUTTERFLIES. The chemistry between MMC Christian and FMC Megan were top tier for me. I was out here kicking and squealing reading between their POVs." @beyond_thebindings ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was HOOOKED . I couldn't put it down!... I felt ALL the emotions! I was crying, laughing, blushing, yelling and bursting with pride . It was a perfect read and more ... I. Was. FLOORED ." @talesandlattess ¿¿¿¿¿ "'Kay this settles it, Catherine Walsh writes the best Christmas rom-coms!! I fell in love... amazing ... I basically binged it until it was finished. And the fake dating?! Brilliantly executed... They have great chemistry . Very swoony ." @booksandbubblesclub ¿¿¿¿¿ " PERFECT ... I love the chemistry ...! "I don't think I can put into words how much I loved this book! ... I have fallen hard for Megan and Christian... I devoured this ... grinning ear to ear while reading and did not want it to end!... the perfect blend of drama, swoon and spice ... just delicious!! " @tyffturnspages ¿¿¿¿¿ " Can I rate this more than 5 stars? ... The build-up was *chef's kiss* . There was no way I could put this book down ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " SOUND THE ALARM!!! IT'S A BANGER ALERT!!!... THE CUTEST AND FUNNIEST ROMCOM I'VE EVER READ!!! " NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " OH MY GOODNESS! ... I looooooved this so much! ... Their chemistry! ... Sizzling ... I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE... PERFECTION! " Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " BRB, booking a flight to Ireland ... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms! ... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING . THE TENSION . THE BUTTERFLIES. " Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " The ABSOLUTE cutest ... One of the most adorable new books... the perfect romantic comedy ... made me happy, from start to finish! " Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The third installment in Kate Crew’s red-hot, banter-filled dark romance series has edge-of-your-seat tension and a classic enemies-to-lovers romance. Harper has spent months distancing herself from her family—and from the guilt of betraying the man she thought she might love. But when her cousin Ivy is murdered, Harper is pulled back into both. Consumed by remorse and the need to uncover the truth, she is determined to solve the case. Before she can even begin looking into it, the police are convinced they already have their prime suspect—Hero; the dangerous, brilliant, infuriating man Harper once betrayed and the man who has every reason to hate her. Fresh out of jail and determined never to return, Hero wants nothing to do with Harper or with a murder investigation that immediately puts a target on his back. Ivy was killed only days after his release, and the timing all but guarantees his arrest. Harper knows Hero well enough to recognize the truth—he didn’t do this. But if she can’t prove it, he will be sent back to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Hero reluctantly accepts Harper’s desperate proposition: they work together to find the real killer, and Harper will clear his name. But Hero warns her—if he goes down for Ivy’s murder, he’s taking her down with him. As they retrace Ivy’s final days, Harper and Hero uncover a web of suspects, buried family secrets, and escalating threats that make it clear someone is trying to stop them. As Hero and Harper play the killer’s deadly game, Hero’s heart is snatched up by the woman he swore to never let get close again. Tropes: Morally grey mmc Enemies to lovers Murder mystery Unlikely detectives Biker gang Touch her and die

· A QUEEN'S READING ROOM PICK 2023 · OVER 125 WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST · MADE INTO AN AWARD-WINNING MOVE STARRING QUEEN LATIFAH, DAKOTA FANNING, ALICIA KEYS, SOPHIE OKONEDO AND JENNIFER HUDSON · AN ACCLAIMED STAGE MUSICAL Lily has grown up believing she accidentally killed her mother when she was four years old. Now, at fourteen, she yearns for forgiveness and a mother's love. Living on a peach farm in South Carolina with her harsh and unforgiving father, she has only one friend, Rosaleen, a black servant. When racial tension explodes one summer afternoon, and Rosaleen is arrested and beaten, Lily chooses to flee with her. Fugitives from justice, the pair follow a trail left by the woman who died ten years before. Finding sanctuary in the home of three beekeeping sisters, Lily starts a journey as much about her understanding of the world as about the mystery surrounding her mother. 'A wonderful book, by turns sad, full of incident and shot through with grown-up magic reminiscent of Joanne Harris' Daily Telegraph 'Charming, funny, moving' The Times 'Wonderfully written, powerful, poignant . . . read it' Joanna Trollope What readers are saying about The Secret Life of Bees: 'One of the most poignant and heart tugging books I have ever read' ⭐ 'Emotional and heart-breaking, yet full of hope and love. I laughed and cried equally through the book. This wonderful book will stay with me for a long time to come' ⭐ 'One of the best books I've read in a while. Touching, well-written, beautiful, full of expression, insightful' ⭐ 'A beautifully written masterpiece. I loved the writing, the descriptions, the humour sprinkled through the story. There was sadness and love, hope and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book' ⭐

Life is full of contradictions-love and loss, creation and destruction, tradition and progress. We spend our days searching for meaning, for connection, for something that makes the struggle worthwhile. But in that search, we often overlook the very things that shape us: the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken fears, the relationships that both define and challenge us. Either you munch on life, or you get munched by life. While we share similarities with previous generations, clinging to outdated beliefs no longer serves us. The world has changed, and what we need today is more kindness, more genuine care for one another-rather than allowing ourselves to be hollowed out by the digital age. This book is an exploration of those forces: the raw, unfiltered experience of being human. It delves into the love of a mother that shapes a child's world, the weight of family expectations, and the tension between who we are and who we hope to become. It asks tough questions: What does it mean to truly love? How do we balance ambition with responsibility? And in a world that demands constant change, how do we hold on to what really matters? Through deeply personal reflections, philosophical musings, and a brutally honest look at life's paradoxes, this work challenges the idea that peace is the ultimate goal. Instead, it dares to argue that greatness-however we define it-is found in embracing struggle, in choosing action over comfort, and in accepting that the journey is never meant to be simple. This book explores philosophy, modern values, and the often-overlooked aspects of life-the things we neglect because giving them attention no longer feels like a priority. But perhaps, in paying attention, we reclaim something essential. For those who find themselves questioning, searching, or simply trying to make sense of it all-this book is for you.

Saddle up for your next paranormal romance obsession, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's Bride and Elsie Silver. 'Delicious banter, sizzling chemistry and high stakes tension . . . you will be absolutely obsessed with Sacrifice Me!' - Annabelle Slator, author of The Launch Date and Risky Business Cowboys. Werewolves. Primal Passion. Elin Weston is sent to the Yellowstone pack with a deadly secret and a desperate plan. Disguised as a human sacrifice for the brutal werewolves who run the land, she's there to destroy as many of them as she can - and to uncover the truth about her mother's disappearance. But, from the moment she meets the alpha, everything unravels. Clark Lowell is dominant, devoted and dangerously tempting - nothing like the monsters Elin was taught to hunt. His world is the ranch, and the pack he protects at all costs When something ancient and visceral stirs beneath the full moon, an elemental force brings them together. But as a rival alpha challenges Clark's leadership and seeks to claim Elin for himself, dark secrets begin to surface. Elin's mission and her heart collide. Every moment brings her closer to betrayal, every touch risks exposing what she truly is. And when the truth is revealed, it could cost them everything. 'Scorching and addictive, this was the perfect blend of cowboys and paranormal for the spooky season' - Nadia El-Fassi, author of Love at First Fright Featuring Your Favourite Tropes: Forced Proximity Forbidden Romance Alpha Love Interest Fated Mates Found Family Readers LOVE Sacrifice Me: 'The paranormal x cowboy romance I've been waiting for!' 'I was hooked from the very first page' 'The chemistry between these two was delicious, and their banter was fantastic' 'I am ruined . . . such an addictive read from start to finish' 'The perfect amount of romance, spice and suspense . . . beautifully paced and immersive' '100% a must read'

SHE'S HIS ONLY WEAKNESS AND HIS EVERY TEMPTATION Return to a world sparkling with dark magic and desire with this highly anticipated sequel to the enemies-to-lovers romantasy sensation Rose in Chains... Briony Rosewood escaped the worst of it - or so she tells herself. Though forced to serve the woman who gutted her kingdom, she has the protection of the powerful Hearst family. But even they have their limits. Now Briony must do the unthinkable: share her magic - and her heart - with Toven Hearst. Once her enemy...now her tentative ally. Forced to travel to distant kingdoms to play the part of Toven's adoring heartspring, their survival depends on Briony pretending to love the man whose family helped destroy her own. But the cruellest part is that her treacherous heart has always been his. While she smiles for the enemy, behind closed doors Briony feeds the rebellion with whispered information and dangerous new alliances. And the Hearsts harbour secrets of their own - but none is darker than Toven's shadowy, devastating gift. When the lost daughter of Evermore finally chooses where her heart belongs, everyone will come to know the full force of their combined power - and her wrath. 'A dark fever dream of a fairytale. Rose in Chains is a heart-pounding, spellbinding, forbidden love story that kept breaking my heart and putting it back together again' Stephanie Garber, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart 'Lush, complex, and utterly engrossing' Rebecca Ross, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals 'Absorbing, unique, and addictive' Jodi Picoult, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author 'A delicious, darkly tender slow-burn romance' Brigitte Knightley, Sunday Times author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy 'The scintillating romantasy of my dreams. The all-consuming, captivating chemistry between Briony and Toven has changed my life' Lindsey Kelk, Sunday Times bestselling author of Love Story 'An intoxicating tale of forbidden love' Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon 'Dark and steamy, beautifully written, magical and nuanced, and completely unforgettable' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars 'Captivating magical world, tension-filled intrigue, and riveting enemies-to-lovers romance' Abigail Owen, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Games Gods Play 'A darkly luscious, unputdownable romantasy debut. Soto weaves together a complex and captivating world of magic, lust and longing' Kate Golden, USA Today bestselling author of A Dawn of Onyx

'Everything I loved about the Ruinous Love Series and MORE . . . MORE spice, MORE plot twists, MORE serial killers ' ABBY JIMENEZ ' The undisputed queen of dark rom-coms is back ' ALI HAZELWOOD From No.1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes a wickedly delicious new series where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense - and where falling in love can be a killer . . . Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever. You can hide in the farthest reaches of the deepest hell, and I will still drag you out. Even the devil can't save you from me. Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colourful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. But with tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won't let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary at any cost. Troublesome tourists don't check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper's award-winning flowerbeds. But Nolan Rhodes isn't your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. Every year, Nolan slays another target. And he's saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn't the monster he expected. And she won't go down without a fight. When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she'll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage - including their fragile love. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ Tourist Season is a darkly funny, slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance where destruction and desire are balanced on the edge of a blade - and where love is the most dangerous battleground of all. Praise for Tourist Season 'Hilarious, hot, and maniacally memorable! I'm obsessed with Brynne Weaver's one-of-a-kind brand of fun, sexy killers' Penn Cole 'Another dark yet sweet and sexy romance - liberally spattered with body parts - crafting a fresh, funny tale in a way only [Brynne] can' Nisha J. Tuli 'An evocative, suspenseful romance that will be sure to grip onto every reader's imagination and send their pulse skyrocketing. Filled with deliciously dark humour and slow-burn tension' Hannah Bonam-Young Tropes: ¿¿¿¿¿Small town romance ¿¿¿¿Enemies-to-lovers ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Secret identity ¿¿¿¿Fish out of water ¿¿Grumpy/grumpy ¿¿¿¿Forced proximity ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿He falls first ¿¿¿¿Touch her/him and d*e

Raised to heal. Now she'll kill. Before the tournament. Before vengeance. Rose was just trying to survive. After Prince Kyor's betrayal shatters her family, Rose is stripped of magic and cast into the brutal slums beneath Wrohelm's decadent High Hold. With her parents dead and her sister Kay's future slipping away, survival is all that matters now. So when the ruthless queen of the city's criminal underworld offers Kay a chance at a better life, Rose agrees to one impossible task: steal a lethal plant from the Goddess's sacred temple gardens. A theft punishable by death. But the deeper Rose ventures into Wrohelm's ringed city, the more dangerous the night becomes. Priestesses preach mercy while dealing in bloodshed. Dire wolves stalk the shadows. And the Goddess of Life sees everything. When the heist spirals into violence, Rose discovers that desperation can turn even a healer into a killer. This gripping romantasy prequel is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J Maas and Carissa Broadbent, featuring a dark fantasy world, loyal sisters, and an underdog heroine willing to kill for those she loves. Prequel to the award-winning romantasy sensation Web of Vows and Vengeance*. Tropes include: Enemies to lovers Slow-burn romance Deadly trials and tournaments Morally grey characters Forced proximity Royal MMC Secrets and lies Political tension and rebellion Gods, magic, and betrayal *Winner of Best Fantasy Romance (The BookFest Awards 2026) and Best Fantasy Read (Pascify Con Awards 2026).

The sequel to Drawn Together continues in this dark, addictive bodyguard x billionaire heiress adult romantic suspense novel where obsession deepens, danger escalates and love becomes even more perilous. She can't trust him. But can she stop loving him? Marfil Cortés is no longer the woman she once was. Surviving the kidnapping has only delivered her into the hands of Marcus Kozel, whose undivided devotion and luxurious Miami estate is a much a prison as it is a palace. Sebastian Moore was supposed to be the one man who would never let that happen. He was her bodyguard before he became the man she loved – the one who showed her what it meant to be wanted, not owned – only to betray her. Yet even as Marcus's obsession grows and long-buried secrets about Marfil's family come to light, Sebastian remains the one person she cannot forget. With every revelation, the line between protection and possession, love and betrayal, grows thinner, until Marfil no longer knows who she can trust. Not the man who wants to keep her. Not the man trying to find his way back to her. And not the heart that still wants him, even after everything he has done. But when freedom comes at a cost, how much of herself is Marfil willing to risk for the man who broke her? Seductive, suspenseful and emotionally explosive, Drawn Apart is perfect for readers who crave dark romance, high tension and unforgettable chemistry.

From the author of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the first book in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom, Iron & Embers is filled with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, dark magic and a world of assassins and warriors. Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder. Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends from wars past. But when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the war-torn midrealms, Wren is charged with finding a cure for the strange new poison. Offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must claim her spot by conquering the Gauntlet - a gruelling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life. Yet the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her - Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge. Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. With peace between the kingdoms as fragile as ever, and enemies lurking around every corner, Wren will discover whether love can truly heal all wounds - or if it is in fact the most lethal poison of all . . . Set five years after the events of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in an epic new fantasy romance trilogy.

Indulge in the perfect winter's day treat and escape to the snow-fringed fjords of Norway with The Christmas Lights, a delicious tale full of drama and mystery, heartache and hope by Sunday Times bestseller Karen Swan. Bo lives a life most people can only dream of. She and her boyfriend Zac are paid to travel the globe, sharing their adventures with their online followers. And when Zac proposes, Bo's happiness is complete. With Christmas coming up, Bo can't wait to head to the snow-fringed fjords of Norway. Arriving at the picturesque and remote hillside farmhouse that will be their home for the next few weeks, Bo's determined to enjoy a romantic Christmas under the Northern Lights. Everything should be perfect. But the mountains hold secrets from the past and as temperatures plunge and tensions rise, Bo must face up to the fact that a life which looks perfect to the outside world may not be the life she should be living . . . What readers are saying: 'This is a perfect winter's day read, that will have you utterly absorbed' 'Full of intrigue, secrets, heartbreak, love ' 'If you're after a book with a truly Christmas feel, full of drama, mystery, heart and hope then The Christmas Lights is a book for you' 'Crammed with love, heartbreak and powerful secrets this Christmas story with substance is not to be missed!' 'The Christmas Lights is the perfect Christmas read . . . The festive season can now commence!'

Raised to heal. Now she'll kill. Before the tournament. Before vengeance. Rose was just trying to survive. After Prince Kyor's betrayal shatters her family, Rose is stripped of magic and cast into the brutal slums beneath Wrohelm's decadent High Hold. With her parents dead and her sister Kay's future slipping away, survival is all that matters now. So when the ruthless queen of the city's criminal underworld offers Kay a chance at a better life, Rose agrees to one impossible task: steal a lethal plant from the Goddess's sacred temple gardens. A theft punishable by death. But the deeper Rose ventures into Wrohelm's ringed city, the more dangerous the night becomes. Priestesses preach mercy while dealing in bloodshed. Dire wolves stalk the shadows. And the Goddess of Life sees everything. When the heist spirals into violence, Rose discovers that desperation can turn even a healer into a killer. This gripping romantasy prequel is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J Maas and Carissa Broadbent, featuring a dark fantasy world, loyal sisters, and an underdog heroine willing to kill for those she loves. Prequel to the award-winning romantasy sensation Web of Vows and Vengeance*. Tropes include: Enemies to lovers Slow-burn romance Deadly trials and tournaments Morally grey characters Forced proximity Royal MMC Secrets and lies Political tension and rebellion Gods, magic, and betrayal *Winner of Best Fantasy Romance (The BookFest Awards 2026) and Best Fantasy Read (Pascify Con Awards 2026).

Two women, two cursed contracts, and a romance that could burn down heaven and hell. Mercedes Midnight is a reaper in debt with exactly one year left before hell comes to collect. Lucy Corvine, the devil's daughter and revered professor, is imprisoned by a contract she never agreed to. For nine long years, Midnight scoured graveyards and grimoires for a loophole, while Lucy wore a gilded smile and dreamed of revolt... Until a chance encounter sparks a pact neither of them can afford to break. When Midnight claws her way into Finis Academy, she and Lucy strike a perilous bargain: Lucy will train Midnight to win the academy's coveted demon favour and Midnight will break Lucy's contract. But this is no simple deal. Not when a secret cult is scheming to resurrect a fallen angel and the city is veering toward celestial war. They're going to have to trust each other... not easy when they're both hiding dangerous secrets. Harder still when stolen glances in candlelit libraries ignite a forbidden desire neither woman can resist. Now, they must decide: shatter the contract... or surrender to a love that damns them both. One year. One soul. One impossible choice—their love or their own damnation. This is a dark and very steamy lesbian demon romance featuring forbidden professor-student tension, dark academia vibes, soul-reaping bargains, morally grey heroines, found family, gothic campuses, and ruthless devils. 18+ readers only.

'Tender, heartbreaking and magical . . . I went from feeling warm and fuzzy to shock, delight before, finally, well - you'll just have to read it!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER What if you met the right person at the wrong time? Nell and Van meet as children when their parents fall in love, but soon they are forced worlds apart. Five years later, they find each other. Their bond is rekindled and new feelings take hold, but once again they must separate. For the next two decades, fate brings Nell and Van together every five years, as life and circumstance continue to divide them. Will they ever find true happiness? And will it be together? 'One day, maybe five years from now, you'll look back and understand why this happened…' 'Filled with warmth and poignancy, Five Years From Now is a page-turner and a delight' JANE COSTELLO 'Simply gorgeous' SUN ** PRAISE FOR PAIGE TOON ** 'You'll love it, cry buckets and be uplifted' MARIAN KEYES 'Paige really ratchets up the tension. You'll be in a reading frenzy by the end'LISA JEWELL 'Gave me all the feels . . . I loved it'LINDSEY KELK 'Poignant and lovely, warm and wise'MILLY JOHNSON 'A gorgeous, warm novel'ADELE PARKS 'Paige's writing is brilliant!'MHAIRI McFARLANE 'Wonderfully heartfelt… her best book yet' heat, five star review 'For smart, romantic fiction, look no further than the new book from bestselling Paige Toon' RED 'Witty, fun and impossible to put down!' CLOSER