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One Mountain. One Older Cowboy. And One Line They Should Never Cross. 'If you haven't picked this one up, I can't recommend it enough' 5* Reader Review - What happens when you're snowed in with the one man you should never want? I've always been the good girl with a plan. Until Colton Wilder-the cowboy nearly twice my age and my ex-boyfriend's father-turned my world upside down. As the snow falls and the tension builds, resisting him grows harder every day. One look from him, and it's tempting to forget all the rules. No one would ever find out. Would they? Tropes: Cowboy romance Grumpy x sunshine Age gap relationship Ex-boyfriend's dads Snowed in Workplace romance Forced proximity From international bestselling author Elliott Rose comes a new forbidden love series. Chasing the Wild is an interconnected standalone in the all-new Crimson Ridge series. --- Readers LOVE Chasing The Wild: 'Loved the story and the spice and just adored feeling what these two go through - my heart is well and truly in Crimson Ridge' ***** Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this book, the characters, the way he talks to her' ***** Reader Review 'Hot grumpy cowboy tick, close proximity tick, lust tick, hot chemistry tick. This book has it all' ***** Reader Review 'Elliot Rose has done an outstanding job with this story and I can't recommend it enough. I can't wait to continue this series, I need it like I need my next breath' ***** Reader Review

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!'

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, spotlighting Christine Daaé as she rises to fame while torn between love, ambition, and the haunting secrets of the opera house from #1 New York Times bestselling author Erin A. Craig. This gorgeous hardcover edition of Our Strange Duet features stunning sprayed edges, custom character endpapers, a foil-stamped case, and a ribbon! She was never just the voice he shaped . . . A rising soprano with a gift she is only just learning to embrace, Christine Daaé has moved through the glittering world of the Opera Populaire longing to find her purpose. Instead, she finds herself caught between two men who refuse to let her slip quietly into the chorus. One is Raoul, her childhood friend turned devoted admirer, offering her a future filled with warmth, safety, and a love that feels like sunlight. The other is a mysterious masked figure who lurks beneath the Opera House: The Phantom. His brilliance, obsession, and dangerous devotion to nurturing Christine’s talents ignites a dark and complicated passion in her heart. As Christine’s star ascends, so does the tension between Raoul and the Phantom. She must decide who she is when the curtain falls—and what she’s willing to risk for the life she wants. Set against the sweeping, romantic world of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, Our Strange Duet allows Christine Daaé to take center stage to tell her own story: fierce, emotional, and unforgettable.

A "glorious, humane novel" (The Observer) about the Egyptian revolution, taking us inside the battle raging between those in power and those prepared to lay down their lives in the defense of freedom-this globally-acclaimed narrative from one of the foremost writers in the Arab world is still banned across much of the region. Cairo, 2011. After decades under a repressive regime, tensions are rising in the city streets. No one is out of reach of the revolution. There is General Alwany, a high-ranking member of the government's security agency, a pious man who loves his family yet won't hesitate to torture enemies of the state; Asma, a young teacher who chafes against the brazen corruption at her school; Ashraf, an out-of-work actor who is having an affair with his maid and who gets pulled into Tahrir Square through a chance encounter; Nourhan, a television personality who loyally defends those in power; and many more. As these lives collide, a new generation finds a voice, love blossoms across class divides, and the revolution gains strength. Even the general finds himself at a crossroads as his own daughter joins the protests. Yet the old regime will not give up without a fight. With an unforgettably vivid cast of characters and a heart-pounding narrative banned across much of the region, Alaa Al Aswany gives us a deeply human portrait of the Egyptian Revolution, and an impassioned retelling of his country's turbulent recent history.

The bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the 'highly addictive' (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal... From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can't get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom's conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever... Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: 'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' – The Guardian 'Romantic, dramatic and dark.' – The Daily Mail 'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' – Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless 'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' – Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter 'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' – Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks 'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' – Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil 'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' – Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns 'Deftly plotted.' – The Bookseller Buyer's Guide 'Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle's signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.' – The Irish Examiner 'In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.' – Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads

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.

Original, intelligent and beautifully written. . . alive with period detail.'DAILY MAIL'A gem of a book.'ELODIE HARPER, THE WOLF DEN TRILOGY'Such a joy.'JO BROWNING WROE, A TERRIBLE KINDNESS'Utterly transporting, piercingly honest and intimate.'INGRID PERSAUD, LOVE AFTER LOVEBlackpool, 1938. Miss Margaret Finch - a rather demure young woman - has just begun work in a position that relies on her discretion and powers of observation. Then, her path is crossed by the disgraced Rector of Stiffkey (aka Harold Davidson), who is the subject of a national scandal.Margaret is determined to discover the truth behind the headlines: is Davidson a maligned hero or an exploiter of the vulnerable? But her own troubles are never far away, and Margaret's fear that history is about to repeat itself means she needs to uncover that truth urgently.This deeply evocative novel ripples with the tension of a country not yet able to countenance the devastation of another war. Margaret walks us along the promenade, peeks into the baths and even dares a trip on the love boat in this, her first seaside summer season, on a path more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.Readers are loving The Misadventures of Margaret Finch:***** 'Fascinating. The novel perfectly captures Blackpool in its heyday. . . you will not be able to put this down'***** 'Absolutely loved this!'***** 'A wonderful blend of fact, fiction and history to make a fascinating story'***** 'Engaging and captivating, I'm going to miss Margaret et al enormously.

From the author of the Legends of Thezmarr series, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is an epic romantasy filled with a sizzling enemies-to-lovers romance, dark magic and a world of assassins and warriors. Perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom. 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 . . . Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Continue Wren and Torj's story in Thorns & Fire.

Discover the dazzling new queer literary horror novel about chosen family and the risks it takes to become the person you want to be. 'The glittery punk offspring of Katherine Dunn's Geek Love and Angela Carter's Nights at the Circus.' Chelsea G. Summers, author of A Certain Hunger A travelling funfair of seductive troublemakers arrive in a repressed Scottish town. What could possibly go wrong? It's the summer of '97 and the Scottish town of Pitlaw is itching for change. Enter the Freakslaw - a travelling funfair populated by deviant queers, a contortionist witch, the most powerful fortune teller, and other architects of mayhem. It doesn't take long for the Freakslaw folk to infiltrate Pitlaw's grey world, where the town's teenagers - none more so than Ruth and Derek - are seduced by neon charms and the possibility of escape. But beneath it all, these newcomers are harbouring a darker desire: revenge. And as tensions reach fever pitch between the stoic locals and the dazzling intruders, a violence that's been simmering for centuries is about to be unleashed... Praise for Freakslaw: 'A transgressive, inventive dark fantasy' Guardian 'Crackling with desire, hedonism, angst, violence and sex' Heat 'As frightening as it is seductive' Herald 'I'd kill to run away with this circus' Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot 'A queer punk masterpiece' Leon Craig, author of Parallel Hells 'A strong spiritual successor to Katherine Dunn's Geek Love' Heather Parry, author of Orpheus Builds a Girl

DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE? PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . . "Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am Devoured The Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals. -- Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life. Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death. On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities-until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself. Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation. As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . . Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror. Tropes: 🫀 True enemies to lovers Yearning 🫀 Forced proximity Gothic Victorian setting 🫀 Reylo vibes Masked MMC 🫀 Life & Death magic -- Praise for Deathsworn: ' Hauntingly beautiful, spellbindingly sexy . . .I never wanted this book to end.'- Kate Golden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Half City "Deathsworn is a fresh take on the fantasy romance genre--it's macabre yet romantic , and absolutely stunning !" -Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' - De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea 'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters , and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'- Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows 'Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best : high stakes, luscious romance , and just a touch of horror . . . Visceral, dark , and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy .' - Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series ' Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody , Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour .' - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy 'Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic' - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex

DEEP IN THE UNDERWORLD, WILL LOVE BLOOM WHERE IT SHOULD NOT SURVIVE? PRE-ORDER your new necromantasy obsession. . . "Utterly spellbinding." - Lyndall Clipstone, critically acclaimed author of Tenderly, I am Devoured The Knight and the Moth meets Phantasma in this spellbinding gothic, enemies-to-lovers tale of life, death and the dangerous bond between two sworn rivals. -- Jonquil Foye wields the power of Life. Her sworn enemy, Edmund Blackburn, wields the power of Death. On the battlefield, they clash in a deadly duel meant to decide the fate of their warring cities-until their magics entwine and create a volatile being so powerful it drags them both deep into Death itself. Forced into a reluctant truce, Jonquil and Edmund must navigate the treacherous underworld and confront the horrifying consequences of their own creation. As time runs out, their alliance sparks a deeper attraction. But truces are fragile, and Death seems determined to ensure they never return to the land of the living. . . Brutal, gorgeous, and heart-stopping, this gothic dark fantasy romance is perfect for readers who crave high-stakes tension, lushly dark atmospheres, and a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a touch of horror. Tropes: 🫀 True enemies to lovers Yearning 🫀 Forced proximity Gothic Victorian setting 🫀 Reylo vibes Masked MMC 🫀 Life & Death magic -- Praise for Deathsworn: ' Hauntingly beautiful, spellbindingly sexy . . .I never wanted this book to end.'- Kate Golden, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Half City "Deathsworn is a fresh take on the fantasy romance genre--it's macabre yet romantic , and absolutely stunning !" -Demi Winters, New York Times bestselling author of The Ashen Series 'Sexy and enthrallingly dangerous, Deathsworn is a true gift to fans of enemies-to-lovers romantasy.' - De Elizabeth, author of She Haunts Me Still and This Raging Sea 'DEATHSWORN is a breathtaking plunge into obsession and survival. . .a gothic, perilous read brimming with magic, monsters , and scorching desire. Utterly magnificent.'- Logan Karlie, NYT bestselling author of Dream by the Shadows 'Deathsworn is Meg Smitherman at her best : high stakes, luscious romance , and just a touch of horror . . . Visceral, dark , and laced with Smitherman's trademark wit, Deathsworn is a stunning foray into gothic romantasy .' - Lindsay Straube, NYT bestselling author of the Split or Swallow series ' Dark, gothic, and deliciously moody , Deathsworn delivers a fresh story readers will absolutely devour .' - Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy 'Deathsworn is a deliciously gothic romantasy that whisks you into the depths of the world from the very first page. With a brilliantly crafted magic system, a dangerously haunted environment & a true enemies to lovers dynamic' - Victoria S. Walsh, author of The Iron Hex

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

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.

Alaric, Paladin of Solaris I was sent to kill her... but I submitted to her instead. The GodKing ordered me to slay the sorceress Sylvanna and retrieve the Heart of the Eclipse-a legendary artifact said to shape fate itself. Failure was not an option. But when I found her, her Shadow Magic overwhelmed my Celestial Light. I alone bear the Holy Fire, yet I was powerless against her. She offered me a deal: take her Oath of Submission and serve her for a time, and she would grant me a chance at the Heart. I had no choice but to obey. I never expected to crave it. Sylvanna, Sorceress of Nocturna He came to destroy me. Now he is mine. Shadowbound. I knew the Paladin was coming to kill me. I didn't expect him to kneel. Alaric is strong enough to snap me in half... but instead, he begs to serve, to please, to taste. He burns with Light, but his soul hungers for Shadow-and for me. Training him is a pleasure. Keeping him is a temptation. But our bond will be tested. To reclaim the Heart of the Eclipse, we must travel to the City of Night and face Kraven-my treacherous former Blood-Partner. If we fail, our kingdoms will fall. If we succeed... the magic awakening inside my Paladin may change everything. Shadowbound is a steamy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance featuring: * A dominant vampire sorceress * A proud, submissive paladin hero/ Dragon Shifter * Sex-Magic training, and power exchange * A high-stakes quest through a sensual, magical world * Fated mates tension with dark spice and deep feels If you love romantasy, magical kink, Dark Romance, enemies to lovers, and powerful heroines who take what they want, this book is for you.

'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

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.

'Wilder has created a gem of a novel with characters who unfold in complex and unexpected ways. The grounded Hollywood story utilizes a perfectly paced slow-burn romance, and at the end there's a winking nod to the entire journey' Library Journal STARRED REVIEW Two co-stars with a complex history reunite to film the final season of a beloved paranormal drama in this tension-filled will they won't they romance from the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood. ................................ Onscreen, they're in love. Offscreen, they can't stand each other. As the stars of a hit paranormal TV show, Lilah Hunter and Shane McCarthy spent years pining for each other onscreen . . . until Lilah ditched the show in the hopes of becoming a movie star. With no such luck, she's back to film the much-hyped ninth and final season, in which Lilah and Shane's characters will get together at last. But returning means facing the biggest reason she left: Shane. Ever since their secret behind-the-scenes fling imploded at the end of season one, the two of them have despised each other. Now, under pressure to give the fans the happy ending they've been waiting for and with their post-show careers on the line, Lilah and Shane will have to grit their teeth and play nice. But if they're not careful, they might get blindsided by one final twist: a real happy ending of their own . ................................ Praise for Ava Wilder: 'This empathetic, sexy, utterly radiant book has my whole heart' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON 'The banter and sexual tension . . . is fire-emoji immaculate ' LILLIE VALE 'A fresh, witty, high-emotion story with compelling characters and stylish backdrops . . . The perfect novel for fans of modern, smart romance ' SARAH HAYWOOD

Sera has one last job before she walks away from the Obsidian Hand forever. Kill Prince Caelan Vaelor of Twilight, the fae realm's most feared exile, and buy her best friend's life in return. She arrives at his masquerade with a golden dagger and a plan. She leaves with a serpent tattoo burned into her arm and her life force tethered to the man she just tried to murder. The bond is merciless. Distance tears through them both like a blade. Closeness is the only relief, which means Sera and Caelan, must now keep each other alive long enough to find a way to break the bond. Caelan has spent two centuries ruling a kingdom built from borderlands, under a sky he darkened as a child when his untamed magic slipped. He does not trust easily. He does not let people close. But the assassin bound to him is stubborn, sharp-tongued, and, inconveniently, the only person who has ever looked at his power and wasn't afraid. As they travel through haunted forests and monster-filled gorges hunting the ingredients to break the bond, something more dangerous than magic grows between them. And someone in the fae court is watching, waiting for Caelan to lose control. Because some bonds are never meant to be broken. Some secrets are never meant to be uncovered. And some powers are never meant to be tamed. The Untamed is a slow-burn fae romantasy for readers who like their heroines sharp, their heroes dangerous, and their tension drawn out until it hurts. The Tropes:Forced Proximity Enemies to Reluctant Allies to Lovers Accidental Magical Bond Slow Burn w/ Unbearable Tension Found Family Hidden Magic Protagonists Struggling with Their Powers Banter/Humor High Personal Stakes

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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Divergent with a special edition of Four, the fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired a series of major motion pictures starring Shailene Woodley. This edition features exclusive content from Veronica Roth and beautiful reimagined cover art from award-winning illustrator Victo Ngai. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent and will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life, from his transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his initiation, and the decisions of loyalty-and love-that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. "The same mix of tension, uncertainty, and hope that made the original stories irresistible. A welcome trip down memory lane." -Publishers Weekly "Fans of Divergent who can't get enough-and maybe even the rare reader who missed the first rush-will snap up this story collection told. It will fly off the shelves and for good reason." -ALA Booklist

The internationally bestselling tale of love and loss in 1920s Berlin, now in Penguin Clothbound Classics 'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.' A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city's crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics and seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him for the rest of his life. Emotionally powerful, intensely atmospheric and touchingly profound, Madonna in a Fur Coat is an unforgettable novel about new beginnings and the unfathomable nature of the human soul. 'Passionate but clear . . . Ali's success [is in ] his ability to describe the emergence of a feeling, seemingly straightforward from the outside but swinging back and forth between opposite extremes at its core, revealing the tensions that accompanies such rise and fall.' Atilla Özkirimli, writer and literary historian

Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome. 2) A person's undoing 3) Joshua Templeman Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. And they have no problem displaying their feelings through a series of ritualistic passive aggressive maneuvers as they sit across from each other, executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company. Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight, meticulous approach to his job. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and Pollyanna attitude. Now up for the same promotion, their battle of wills has come to a head and Lucy refuses to back down when their latest game could cost her her dream job...But the tension between Lucy and Joshua has also reached its boiling point, and Lucy is discovering that maybe she doesn't hate Joshua. And maybe, he doesn't hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.

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His eyes didn't just break me — they still own me. Du hast mich verlassen, aber ich gehöre immer noch dir. Du hast weitergemacht, aber ich bin stehengeblieben. Du bist gegangen, aber ich warte. Er ist hier, aber ich darf ihn nicht berühren. Er will mich, aber ich darf ihn nicht wollen. Er liebt mich, aber ich habe mein Herz schon verschenkt. Auch wenn du es zerquetscht und gebrochen hast, liegt es in deinen Händen. Er könnte mich heilen, wie ich ihn einst heilte. Seine grünen Augen könnten mich befreien. Aber ich will gefangen sein. Von dir. Von deinen Blicken. Von deinen blauen Augen. Sexsüchtig, in einem Trailerpark lebend, nicht wissend, was am nächsten Tag kommt. Das ist Kyrill Romanos Leben. Einst ein reicher Mafiaerbe. Jetzt ein Freigeist. Aber eigentlich ist er gar nicht so frei, denn seine Dämonen verfolgen ihn. Und sein dunkelster sieht aus wie ein Engel und hat blaue Augen. Deswegen darf er nicht lieben. Er darf sich nicht hinreißen lassen. Er muss die Finger von seinem Mitbewohner lassen. Egal, wie oft er ihn beobachtet. Egal, wie sehr es in ihm nach ihm schreit. Egal, ob dieser einst so kaputte Drogensüchtige sein Heilmittel werden könnte. Kyrill will nicht, er kann nicht. Er will nicht frei sein. Er will nur ihm gehören. Tropes: Forced Proximity, Ex-Lover Still in His Heart, Slow Burn, Mutual Pining, Guilt + Redemption, Unspoken Words / Heavy Glances, The What-If Kiss, Domestic Tension, Broken but Beautiful, Jealousy Under the Surface, Protective Instinct, Unresolved Past, Heat in the Smallest Things, Emotional Self-Sabotage

The train is still moving. That is the problem.Iria Niven knows what transit systems are supposed to do. Routes are controlled. Platforms are verified. Safety locks exist because moving people at speed leaves no room for improvisation.Then the route changes. The stops begin disappearing. Authority tightens around the train. And ahead waits a UFC interception platform that everyone aboard is being carried toward whether they agreed to the journey or not.With Nilo and the others trapped inside a system that insists everything is under control, Iria has only minutes to determine which safeguards still protect passengers-and which have become part of the cage.Stopping may no longer be possible. Turning back may never have been allowed. And the only way out may require taking control of a machine specifically designed to prevent exactly that.NO STOPS AFTER QUIET is a lean, relentless science fiction thriller of pursuit, machinery, surveillance, and impossible choices-set in the Book 1 era of W. R. Stanek's Golden Silence Saga.Perfect for readers who love dystopian science fiction, runaway-train tension, authoritarian systems, desperate escapes, and ordinary people forced to become dangerous.

Now a major film starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively as a pair of mismatched best friends, each with something to hide . . .'Packed with betrayal, secrets and plenty of twists and turns' - TelegraphWhat happened to Emily?When her best friend, Emily, asks Stephanie to pick up her son from school she agrees happily.Their children are classmates and best friends. And five-year-olds love being together – just like she and Emily. As a widow and stay-at-home blogger mum living in suburban Connecticut, Stephanie was lonely until she met Emily, a glamorous and successful PR executive.The trouble is that Emily doesn't come back. No matter what the police say, Stephanie knows that she would never leave her son. Terrified, she reaches out to her fellow mummy bloggers.And she also reaches out to Emily's husband – just to offer her support.What Stephanie hasn't shared are the secrets buried in a murky past.For fans of Gone Girl and Big Little Lies, A Simple Favour by Darcey Bell ratchets up the tension in a taut, unsettling, and completely absorbing thriller that holds you in its grip until the final page.

I've always listened to my heart, and what it wants is him. Remi I can confidently say I never thought my crush on my best friend's older brother would amount to anything. Until Benson Harper returns to Darling, possibly to stay. As the forty-two-year-old desperately searches for his sense of self, I begin falling for a man I never truly knew before now. One who's kind, honest, and caring. Amidst wildlife rehabilitation, explorations in mountain climbing, and the strained tensions with his brother, Benson works up the courage to tell his family he's autistic. And I gain companionship that goes far beyond the eldest Harper brother shadowing me on the ranch. I wasn't prepared for love to bloom in the quiet days spent by Benson's side. Now, I'm not prepared to lose him. Painted in Wildflowers is a brother's-best-friend romance at a small-town ranch, with a twelve-year age gap, the cutest-ever sidekick, Deaf and autistic representation, and one very HEA. It's book 4 in The Darling Brothers series but can be read as a standalone.

'Rachel Rhys is in a league of her own, creating compelling, engrossing historical mysteries that grip readers by the throat every single time' LISA JEWELL 'Rachel Rhys should be everyone's summer reader' CLARE MACKINTOSH ------------ An isolated castle, a deadly crime. Is this real or a nightmare? In a remote castle high up in the Tuscan hills secrets are simmering among its glamorous English residents: The ailing gentleman art-dealer His dazzling niece Her handsome Fascist husband Their neglected young daughter The housekeeper who knows everything and Connie , the English widow working for them. Every night, Connie hears sinister noises and a terrible wailing inside the walls. Is she losing her grip on reality? Or does someone in the castle want her gone? Readers love Rachel Rhys' books: 'Wow! A knock-out book. Very Hitchcockian and Highsmith-esque with a delicious building of tension throughout' ***** 'There is something immensely captivating about the way Rachel Rhys writes and it only took minutes for me to be transported' ***** 'I wanted to give it six stars. The mystery and the menace make this book one I will want to read over again' *****

The bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the 'highly addictive' (The Guardian) City of Fantome series. The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal... From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams. Ransom Hale can't get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path? Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom's conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever... Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: 'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' - The Guardian 'Romantic, dramatic and dark.' - The Daily Mail 'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless 'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks - it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' - Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter 'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' - Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks 'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil 'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' - Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns 'Deftly plotted.' - The Bookseller Buyer's Guide 'Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle's signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.' - The Irish Examiner 'In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.' - Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads

Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don't fall in love. When Ophelia's sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize- a single wish . In a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. Just as fear threatens to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. Ophelia knows she shouldn't trust Blackwell. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. And in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart... A Court of Thorns and Roses meets Caraval in this seductive fantasy adventure. With steamy romance, a sexy morally gray love interest, OCD rep and jaw-dropping twists, Phantasma is perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Nisha J. Tuli and Carissa Broadbent. See why readers love Kaylie Smith's romantic fantasy: " I ABSOLUTELY ADORED IT. I AM OBSESSED WITH IT ... I was completely HOOKED from the very first chapters... The characters are absolutely amazing ... The embodiment of the perfect fantasy story for me... You will LOVE this ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " Absolutely stunning ... The characters-my god these characters... I loved every single one of them ... Had my mind going a million places at once, and I still didn't see how this was going to end. I'm still not over it ... wonderful ." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " Wow. What a wild ride! ... So entertaining! Exciting, dangerous, twisty, fast-paced, and so intriguing... gripped me from the beginning . I loved the characters and the angst, and the found family is the best." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " Made me laugh, made me squeal, and made me cry . And the characters stuck with me even after I closed the last chapter." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ " Brimming with adventure, romance, and loveable characters you'll gladly follow into the shadows of their vivid world." Alexandra Bracken, #1 bestselling author of Lore "Expertly weaves swoon-worthy romance into an action-packed plot." Andrea Hannah, author of Where Darkness Blooms " A MILLION STARS! I don't think I've had this much fun reading a book in a while. I fell in love with this cast of characters so fast . I loved all the banter, tension and friendships... I can't wait for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿