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They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? Graydon St. John doesn't do dramäor public appearances. The brooding defensive end for football team the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight. Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling. The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real. But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love¿or let it slip away to protect her. From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake. Everyone is OBSESSED with Just for the Cameras: ' OMG ... Dying! ... SWOOOOON! ... I loved it through and through... PHENOMENAL! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Holy cow ladies and gentlemen! I think I have a new favorite! Graydon! I mean HELLO!... OH MY GOD YALL! ... talk about a book I want to read again and again. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wow just wow! ... I don't know what Miss Meghan puts in these books but keep it coming PLEASE.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG ... LOVE! ... This is how you do grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, and banter! Chefs kiss! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfection ... omg ... I was laughing, emotional and cackling... the ending ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ perfect in every way .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Absolutely OBSESSED ... I was literally squealing over how cute this book was.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Aaahhhhhhh!!!! I cannot express just how much I loved this one!! ... absolute perfection .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' All the feels! ... A must-read ... Kept me giggling and cheesin' for more!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this book... Everything about this book was perfect ... Meghan Quinn is the absolute queen of rom coms.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'. A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Praise for A Dowry of Blood: 'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods 'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three 'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge 'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth 'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf 'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart 'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel 'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly

They're faking it for the cameras. But what if the sparks are real? Graydon St. John doesn't do drama-or public appearances. The brooding defensive end for football team the San Francisco Foghorns prefers silence, solitude, and avoiding headlines. But when a league-wide PR scandal forces him into a media stunt at the city zoo, he's suddenly face-to-face with squawking birds, nosy fans, and the zookeeper who seems to hate his guts on sight. Maple Baker loves her flamingos. Loud, pink, messy? Sure. But they're hers. And the last thing she needs is a grumpy football player stomping into her sanctuary with a bad attitude and a bigger ego. Unfortunately, they've been paired for the zoo's new public outreach program, and the cameras are already rolling. The banter is sharp. The tension is electric. And the more they pretend to play nice for the press, the more their fake flirtation starts to feel like something dangerously real. But when family secrets, viral fame, and a PR romance gone off-script threaten everything Maple's worked for, Graydon must decide if he's willing to fight for love-or let it slip away to protect her. From New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn comes a sizzling sports romance full of flamingo feathers, slow-burn heat, and one grump-meets-sunshine love story that's anything but fake. Everyone is OBSESSED with Just for the Cameras: ' OMG ... Dying! ... SWOOOOON! ... I loved it through and through... PHENOMENAL! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Holy cow ladies and gentlemen! I think I have a new favorite! Graydon! I mean HELLO!... OH MY GOD YALL! ... talk about a book I want to read again and again. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wow just wow! ... I don't know what Miss Meghan puts in these books but keep it coming PLEASE.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG ... LOVE! ... This is how you do grumpy/sunshine, enemies to lovers, and banter! Chefs kiss! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfection ... omg ... I was laughing, emotional and cackling... the ending ¿¿ perfect in every way .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Absolutely OBSESSED ... I was literally squealing over how cute this book was.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Aaahhhhhhh!!!! I cannot express just how much I loved this one!! ... absolute perfection .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' All the feels! ... A must-read ... Kept me giggling and cheesin' for more!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this book... Everything about this book was perfect ... Meghan Quinn is the absolute queen of rom coms.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

' A luminous story of love, duty and the tension between the two, Dolly All the Time is so beautifully rendered... I never wanted to leave ' - CARLEY FORTUNE, bestselling author of Every Summer After 'Beautiful, sexy, and escapist, Dolly All the Time is my new favourite Annabel Monaghan book. I adored it!' - BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The Flatshare A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story If they begin by pretending, can they end with something real? Dolly Brick is a woman you can rely on. She's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Not when her mom left when she was ten, and not at thirty-nine when she returns to her hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island to help her dad and brother from losing the family home. So when she sees Stewart Whitfield - annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family - with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it's in her nature to help. But what Stewart asks of Dolly ends up being more than either of them bargained for. As public dinners and high society benefits turn into sunset boat rides and kisses that give her butterflies, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. She's never relied on anyone besides herself, can she really start now? PRAISE FOR DOLLY ALL THE TIME: 'Packed full of chemistry, and Monaghan's signature humour and charm , this is going to be the must read rom com of the summe r' SOPHIE COUSENS 'Annabel has such a tender way of crafting her characters... The perfect book to soak up the summer sun with' BK BORISON "Quick, witty, and an absolute triumph, Dolly All the Time is escapism at its very best!' PAIGE TOON 'Everything I want in a love story! Dolly and Stewart's chemistry is off the charts , and their summer romance grips you from the very first page and sparkles like the sun' ELLE KENNEDY ''This book is like a spicy margarita or a magic ice cream cone, the way it's sweet and a little salty and tart and hot ... I have fallen in love with Dolly' CATHERINE NEWMAN 'This book isn't just brilliant, it's exceptional ... It might be my favourite love story of all time' ROSIE WALSH

' A luminous story of love, duty and the tension between the two, Dolly All the Time is so beautifully rendered... I never wanted to leave ' - CARLEY FORTUNE, bestselling author of Every Summer After 'Beautiful, sexy, and escapist, Dolly All the Time is my new favourite Annabel Monaghan book. I adored it!' - BETH O'LEARY, bestselling author of The Flatshare A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story If they begin by pretending, can they end with something real? Dolly Brick is a woman you can rely on. She's never met a problem she couldn't solve. Not when her mom left when she was ten, and not at thirty-nine when she returns to her hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island to help her dad and brother from losing the family home. So when she sees Stewart Whitfield - annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family - with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it's in her nature to help. But what Stewart asks of Dolly ends up being more than either of them bargained for. As public dinners and high society benefits turn into sunset boat rides and kisses that give her butterflies, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. She's never relied on anyone besides herself, can she really start now? PRAISE FOR DOLLY ALL THE TIME: 'Packed full of chemistry, and Monaghan's signature humour and charm , this is going to be the must read rom com of the summe r' SOPHIE COUSENS 'Annabel has such a tender way of crafting her characters... The perfect book to soak up the summer sun with' BK BORISON "Quick, witty, and an absolute triumph, Dolly All the Time is escapism at its very best!' PAIGE TOON 'Everything I want in a love story! Dolly and Stewart's chemistry is off the charts , and their summer romance grips you from the very first page and sparkles like the sun' ELLE KENNEDY ''This book is like a spicy margarita or a magic ice cream cone, the way it's sweet and a little salty and tart and hot ... I have fallen in love with Dolly' CATHERINE NEWMAN 'This book isn't just brilliant, it's exceptional ... It might be my favourite love story of all time' ROSIE WALSH

A groundbreaking exploration of our relationships, and how understanding them can transform the way we see ourselves and the world, from clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Orna Guralnik, of the acclaimed series Couples Therapy Falling in love changes everything. It opens us up - to hope, inspiration and the possibility of caring deeply for another. But folded into this miracle is an unavoidable reality, and sooner or later the central crisis of every relationship emerges: your partner is not you. What are the forces that bring people together and then pull them apart? What does it take to choose love? In Couples, Dr Orna Guralnik draws on decades as a psychologist, academic and couples therapist to uncover the underlying roots of tensions over sex, money, parenting and the division of labour, and to reveal a process, grounded in psychoanalytic listening, that allows us to break free from the repetitive patterns that trap us in conflict. Moving from a furious state of blame to a place of empathy requires venturing into the unconscious - our childhoods, traumas and the ways in which we are held hostage by culture and ideology. Following this path, we stand to gain not only a deeper bond with our partner but also the capacity to see the world through the eyes of another, allowing us to join the forces that mend this troubled world. Riveting and revolutionary, Couples shows that the conflict and redemption inherent in relationships can be among the most valuable opportunities of our lives.

*The Buzzy US Bestseller**A Read With Jenna Book Club Pick**A Spotify Book of the Year*'An extraordinary book about the power of family and sisterhood' – Jenna Bush Hager'A sparkling debut' – Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street'The family saga we all need' – Jessica Soffer, New York Times bestselling author of This Is a Love StoryThree adult sisters reunited at their childhood home must confront a shared tragedy in The Irish Goodbye – the devastatingly beautiful debut novel from Heather Aimee O'Neill.It's been years since the three Ryan sisters were all home together at their family's beloved house on Long Island. Two decades ago, their lives were upended by a tragic accident on their brother Topher's boat that drove him to suicide. Now, the Ryan women are back for Thanksgiving, but each carries a heavy secret.The eldest, Cait, is still holding guilt for the role no one knows she played in the boat accident, when she rekindles a flame with her high school crush, Topher's best friend. Middle sister, Alice, has been thrown a curveball threatening her career and, potentially, her marriage. And the youngest, Maggie, is finally taking the risk to bring the woman she loves home to her devoutly Catholic mother.When Cait invites a guest to Thanksgiving dinner, old tensions boil over and new truths surface. Far more than a family holiday will be ruined unless the sisters can find a way to forgive themselves – and each other.'Absorbing, sharply funny and thoroughly satisfying' – Daily Mail

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.

A groundbreaking exploration of our relationships, and how understanding them can transform the way we see ourselves and the world, from clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr Orna Guralnik, of the acclaimed series Couples Therapy Falling in love changes everything. It opens us up - to hope, inspiration and the possibility of caring deeply for another. But folded into this miracle is an unavoidable reality, and sooner or later the central crisis of every relationship emerges: your partner is not you. What are the forces that bring people together and then pull them apart? What does it take to choose love? In Couples, Dr Orna Guralnik draws on decades as a psychologist, academic and couples therapist to uncover the underlying roots of tensions over sex, money, parenting and the division of labour, and to reveal a process, grounded in psychoanalytic listening, that allows us to break free from the repetitive patterns that trap us in conflict. Moving from a furious state of blame to a place of empathy requires venturing into the unconscious - our childhoods, traumas and the ways in which we are held hostage by culture and ideology. Following this path, we stand to gain not only a deeper bond with our partner but also the capacity to see the world through the eyes of another, allowing us to join the forces that mend this troubled world. Riveting and revolutionary, Couples shows that the conflict and redemption inherent in relationships can be among the most valuable opportunities of our lives.

Ignite your senses with over 60 sweet and spicy drink recipes inspired by your favorite romance fantasy books. These seductive cocktails with delight and captivate both book lovers and mixologists alike. Morally gray characters, dragons and fae – oh my! Romantasy Cocktails is filled with exciting and alluring recipes crafted after your favorite romantasy series and tropes. Immerse yourself in a world of romance, passion, and magic with cocktails and mocktails that capture the essence of the timeless stories that define the genre. Adorned with stunning illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this book is a steamy essential for your TBR pile and is guaranteed to make you feel like the main character. Inside you’ll find unique drinks such as: Alphatini - Beast in The Sheets Dom Shot Just One Glass Villain Gets the Girl Marriage Pact Every recipe echoes the drama and romance of your favorite books with unforgettable flavors worthy of a fantasy epic. Whether it’s traversing the political landscape of the fairy courts, navigating a werewolf fated mate bond, dealing with the tension of forced proximity, or the heart pounding thrill of enemies to lover’s romances Romantasy Cocktails has the perfect pairing for your next favorite read. Best-selling author Jassy Davis brings you a new must-have recipe book for: Fans of romantasy novels Cocktail enthusiasts Book clubs Anyone looking for some magic in their life This illustrated collection will transport you to a world where every sip is a fantasy, so are you ready to fall in love?

THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. This beautiful hardback edition will include a bonus short story featuring characters from A Dowry of Blood, titled 'An Encore of Roses'. A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. Praise for A Dowry of Blood: 'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods 'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three 'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge 'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window 'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth 'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf 'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart 'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly 'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel 'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly

I started as his prisoner...I never expected to become his obsession... Curvy schoolteacher Lexi is desperate-her uncle owes twenty thousand dollars to a ruthless loan shark. To save him, she agrees to a risky interview with a stern, brooding Beast Kindred scientist on the Mother Ship. But Dr. Brandt doesn't just want an assistant...he wants a test subject. The first thing he demands? To see her breasts. When Lexi balks at the idea of being taken to a dangerous alien planet for his research, Brandt kidnaps her. She's the only female with the rare biology to produce "golden nectar"-the substance he needs to cure cancer-and he's not about to let her walk away. Against her will, she finds herself carried off to Bio-Terius Centra. What starts as a mission for science soon turns into something far darker and hotter-- a k1nky milking experiment that leaves Lexi torn between fury and forbidden desire. Brandt disciplines her when she's naughty, pleasures her when she submits, and soon she can't tell if she's his prisoner, his experiment...or the one woman who might be able to tame the Beast. But Brandt swore a sacred vow never to take another bride after his wife's death. Can he resist claiming the one woman who tempts him to break every promise he ever made? And will Lexi survive being...Kidnapped by the Beast? A dark, dirty, emotional Kindred Tales Full-length novel-with alien abduction, fated mates, a curvy heroine, m1lking k1nk, br33ding heat, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a stern Beast Kindred Dom who can't let go. **Author's Warning--there is some dark material in this book, specifically in chapter 29. I'm letting you know now so you can skip that part if you want to. It's intense, but I promise everything turns out all right in the end. Hugs and Happy Reading! Evangeline

Don't miss the final epic instalment of the Bloodwing Academy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Briar Boleyn! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. The finale is here and readers are enraptured! 'What a beautiful end to a god tier series' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The epic conclusion this series deserved! ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A sensational final book ... 5 stars but I would give it a million more if I could' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Best conclusion ever! This last book absolutely destroyed me!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ The reader reviews for the Bloodwing Academy series say it all! 'This is the next Fourth Wing I swear' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier' ¿¿¿¿¿ They say love makes you foolish. At Bloodwing, it makes you dangerous. I thought surviving a vampire academy was the hardest thing I'd ever have to do. Then I fell in love with a boy who can turn into a dragon. After the attack on Veilmar, I should help to keep the school running. But instead, I've been pulled into a secret dwarven quest to recover something the other side can never be allowed to claim. The only problem? The enemy is down here with us - and they're already ahead. Back at Bloodwing, our friends are caught between the demands of the highblood elite and the fragile revolution blooming in the halls. Regan must reclaim a title she once wielded cruelly. But this time she'll use it to protect the students she helped oppress. Meanwhile, far to the north, another fight is unfolding. At the Bonewood, love has become both a weapon and a weakness. As dragons rise, the dead stir, and an ancient prophecy tightens its grip, my friends and I must choose once and for all what we're willing to sacrifice for a better world. Perfect for fans of: ¿¿¿¿ Dragons, Vampires and Fae ¿¿¿¿¿ Slow-burn and spice ¿¿¿¿ Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates Readers are OBSESSED with the Bloodwing Academy series: 'There's so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world' ¿¿¿¿¿

'This book is a pressure-cooked vial crafted with perfect romantic tension and pure gangster-style grit ... I loved every chapter' RAVEN KENNEDY, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series. Peaky Blinders meets Six of Crows in Australian BookTok star Stacey McEwan's stunning new slow-burn romantasy duology traces a fated pair who stumble upon a world-changing secret in youth and are catapulted into a violent class war in adulthood, finding each other amidst love, loss and devasting betrayals. Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are only twelve years old when they are whisked from their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to test for magical abilities. Nina's lifelong dream is to become an Artisan, a powerful elemental mage who fulfills the city's grand ambitions, while Patrick wants only to reunite with his family of Craftsmen in the mines. But together, they discover a devastating secret: Artisans aren't born, they're chosen. With this information, they part ways. Patrick returns home, while Nina finds her place as one of the rarest, most coveted types of Artisan. When a Craftsman revolution ignites years later, Nina is captured by Patrick's rebel group - and he hasn't forgotten her. In fact, he needs her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. She reluctantly agrees to aid him, battling the sparks between them. But when Nina's first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the Artisans, she faces an impossible choice that will determine the fate of their world. A concoction of all the best romantasy tropes: Elemental magic Found family Tension & Slow burn Political Intrigue / Class War What readers and authors have been saying about A Forbidden Alchemy : 'This book will haunt me ... storytelling on this level is just remarkable' KATHERINE HEIGL, actress 'If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would ... This story has the morally gray characters of my dreams!! ... I will be telling everyone that I know to read this book. I NEED MORE!!' READER REVIEW, 5 stars 'I'm never going to shut up about this book ... the romantasy book you'll never get over' HANNAH NICOLE MAEHRER, internationally bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain 'It catapults readers into an immersive romance, a rustic setting, dynamic characters, a world of secrets, ghastly betrayals ... I am obsessed with this book ... this is the best romantasy I've read' READER REVIEW, 5 stars

Discover a brand new heart-wrenchingly emotional read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Kate Hewitt! You'd know if something was wrong... wouldn't you? But danger doesn't always wear a mask - it can hide in plain sight. After a difficult break-up, my six-year-old Daisy is finally settling into life in two homes. She's spending more time with her dad, his wealthy and glamorous partner Kirsty, and her new stepsisters, Amelia and Freya. She seems happier. More relaxed. Like she's finally found her place. It should be everything I ever wanted for her. So why does it feel like I'm losing her? Then Daisy confesses something that stops me cold. Something I can't ignore. That Amelia isn't kind. Behind closed doors, she's cruel. Violent even. Everyone says it's just normal sibling tension. A bit of jealousy. But the more I try to dismiss it, the harder it becomes to shake the feeling that something is deeply, dangerously wrong. What would you do if your child told you they were being hurt by someone you trusted? Would you risk everything to protect them - even if no one believes you? A powerful and emotional women's fiction novel about motherhood and what we're willing to risk to protect the ones we love... Praise for Sheila Norton: 'A well-crafted and brilliantly suspenseful novel that kept me guessing until the end.' Jo Bartlett 'Loved this book!!!!!... Addictive. There was no way I was putting it down, I literally started reading the book around 10am and couldn't put it down until around 4am. Hahaha I'm so glad it was the weekend!!!!... I definitely recommend it!!!' Reader review 'A breathtaking novel about motherhood... I felt angst, tension, compassion, empathy, surprise and suspicion.... Do not miss this novel, especially if you enjoy reading about families and their realistic struggles and moments of joy.... Grabbed my heart... Phenomenally emotive.' Reader review 'A masterpiece story of a family finding their way... Hit all the feels for me and I was invested in the story from the beginning to the brilliant end. My emotions ran wild throughout this story and I would love to see this become a Netflix hit.' Reader review 'A remarkable tale depicting a family's journey through the complexities of emotional challenges. Norton's storytelling kept engrossed me from start to finish, leaving a lasting impact... Truly captivating.' Reader review

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Bride. Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left - if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her - and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation... *Ali Hazelwood's Mate was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 11 and 18 October 2025. Readers are going feral for Mate: 'Mate had me flipping through pages faster than my eyes could actually read them. A perfect sequel to Bride!' Real Reader Review 'The slow burn. The tension. The yearning. The longing. I'm here for it all, every single bit of it. Ali Hazelwood has done it again.' Real Reader Review 'Guys; I've lost my entire mind... I devoured this in one sitting. Like blinked, and boom-book hangover. Ali Hazelwood just gets it...the banter, the tension and chemistry? Off. The. Charts. I'm talking feral-level kicking, giggling, and blushing...If you loved Bride and needed more Hazelwood-level chemistry with an even stronger "found family + feral mate bond" energy, this is it.' Real Reader Review 'Ali Hazelwood truly delivers. The writing is sublime...The story is stunning, and the plot kept distracting me from working or doing anything other than reading this book. At the end, I was sad it was over, which is always the mark of a five-star book (for me, at least). Phenomenal, phenomenal, phenomenal!!' Real Reader Review 'I LOVED Mate...the primitive instinct that [Ali] captured...forbidden, longing, and the banter was top notch! So good. Highly recommend.' Real Reader Review 'I didn't think Bride could be topped but boy was I wrong. This book is amazing from start to finish. The banter between the two MCs is perfection. The witty comebacks and remarks are so enjoyable and funny to read. The sexual tension between these two was coming off the pages in waves. I absolutely devoured this book. I also love the relationship between Serena and Misery.' Real Reader Review

A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Bride. Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left - if he'll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn't matter if Serena doesn't reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her - and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation... *Ali Hazelwood's Mate was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 11 and 18 October 2025. Readers are going feral for Mate: 'Mate had me flipping through pages faster than my eyes could actually read them . A perfect sequel to Bride!' Real Reader Review 'The s low burn . The tension . The yearning . The longing . I'm here for it all, every single bit of it. Ali Hazelwood has done it again.' Real Reader Review 'Guys; I've lost my entire mind... I devoured this in one sitting . Like blinked, and boom-book hangover. Ali Hazelwood just gets it... the banter, the tension and chemistry ? Off. The. Charts. I'm talking feral-level kicking, giggling, and blushing ...If you loved Bride and needed more Hazelwood-level chemistry with an even stronger " found family + feral mate bond" energy, this is it.' Real Reader Review 'Ali Hazelwood truly delivers. The writing is sublime ...The story is stunning , and the plot kept distracting me from working or doing anything other than reading this book. At the end, I was sad it was over, which is always the mark of a five-star book (for me, at least). Phenomenal, phenomenal, phenomenal !!' Real Reader Review 'I LOVED Mate...the primitive instinct that [Ali] captured... forbidden , longing , and the banter was top notch! So good. Highly recommend. ' Real Reader Review 'I didn't think Bride could be topped but boy was I wrong. This book is amazing from start to finish . The banter between the two MCs is perfection . The witty comebacks and remarks are so enjoyable and funny to read . The sexual tension between these two was coming off the pages in waves. I absolutely devoured this book . I also love the relationship between Serena and Misery.' Real Reader Review

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, 真真真真真 'I was dying!! The first kiss was so hot I had to take a break from reading to scream ... INCREDIBLE!! ' NetGalley reviewer, 真真真真真 ' LOVE ... I FELL TO THE FLOOR ... the build up was so good when they had their first kiss I SCREAMED .' Goodreads reviewer, 真真真真真 ' OMG this book... SO FUN!!... ADORE ... I ATE IT UP ... LOVED ... 6 out of 5 stars for sure!! ' Goodreads reviewer, 真真真真真 ' 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, 真真真真真 ' YES!!!! Absolutely loved this one... Perfect read!!! ' Goodreads reviewer, 真真真真真 ' 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, 真真真真真 ' Omggggg ... adored ... Story Of My Life was everything I needed!... perfection! ' Goodreads reviewer, 真真真真真 ' THE BEST and I loved every second! ... so freaking funny... Lucy Score does it again with Story Of My Life!' Goodreads reviewer, 真真真真真

The new sweeping 'rivals-to-lovers' sports romantasy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The God and the Gumiho , Sophie Kim . . . "Fourth Wing-meets-rugby is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but now I'm obsessed. The Winged Game is going to be the next big thing for sure!"-Ruby Dixon, New York Times bestselling author For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career -- A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION IN THE HANDS OF HER RIVAL. . . Carriwitchet is a violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts. It was once Taissa Cho's whole life. She was considered her country's most promising player-until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career. She was expelled from the sport in disgrace. No team would take her. And Taissa has spent the last two years thinking of nothing but revenge. Until a chance to redeem herself and career presents itself, offered by the very man who ruined everything in the first place. A spot on his team, the Stymphs. The catch? To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the team's secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. But Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game and their undying hatred of each other. Yet as a mysterious illness befalls the winged creatures of the league, they are forced to work together to save their team. With sabotage afoot, Taissa and Kion find themselves prepared for anything . . . except the fact that their fake-for-the-cameras relationship may be something real after all. Tropes: Rivals-to-lovers Fake dating Found family Fantasy sports romance Bickering MCs -- Readers LOVE The Winged Game: "The perfect balance of humour, intrigue and romance " Reader Review "It's definitely earned a spot on my favourites list for 2026 !" Reader Review "This ended up being another Sophie Kim book I couldn't put down" Reader Review "The Winged Game is the genre mashup I didn't know I needed " Reader Review "The chemistry/tension between Kion and Taissa is INSANE " Reader Review "Even 5 doesn't seem enough" Reader Review

From the bestselling author of War of the Roses, now a major motion picture: The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling.American cancer specialist Dr. Alex Cousins is on a covert mission to the USSR. His task: to save the life of Soviet Politburo Chief Viktor Moiseyevich Dimitrov.But the tenuous alliance between the two crumbles one night. Alex stumbles upon Dimitrov's sinister plans for a nuclear strike on China. The Russians dispatch Alex on a six-thousand-mile journey aboard the infamous Trans-Siberian Express - thus ensuring he won't get home in time to warn the US of the imminent attack.As the train lumbers east across snow-cloaked mountains, watchful eyes rest on the American doctor. Surrounding him are people beaten and broken by life, each drawn to this emperor of trains in search of a brighter future. But most curious is Anna Petrovna Valentinova, the hauntingly beautiful history professor.The Trans-Siberian Express roars onward through a cavern of hopes and memories. A train attendant yearns for love, a persecuted Jewish couple runs to a new home, and a passionate romance transcending political barriers unfolds under KGB surveillance.If you like action-packed adventure, international mystery, and hauntingly beautiful landscapes, you will love this Cold War thriller by the great Warren Adler!READERS love this Timeless Classic "...Intrigue, danger from several directions, and the journey itself made a captivating and unpredictable story. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good spy novel..." –Goodreads reviewer "Another great thriller by Warren Adler and John C Humes! A must read for fans of mysterythrillers combined with Cold War Era historical fiction." –Netgalley Reviewer "...There is intrigue, hide&seek, love/lust, dreams and desolation. It is an excellent vehicle for young people to feel the tension of Soviet Russia in all it's complexities, and for us older folks to remember." –Goodreads reviewer "...this was a great suspenseful mystery, I loved the use of the environment and getting to know the characters. It was a well developed story with a great mystery..." –Netgalley Reviewer "...If you read this book, you should be prepared to be entranced, captivated and totally involved..." –Goodreads reviewer

Jacob: A friends to lovers, best friend's ex, Forbidden, working together contemporary billionaire romance.'VH Nicolson's characters will touch your heart and her storytelling will always leave you wanting more.' Sadie Kincaid 'A fan-yourself billionaire romance you'll think about long after the last page.' Elle Nicoll Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Catharina Maura and Meghan QuinnReaders LOVE VH Nicolson's books: 'If you haven't' a read this book you need to as it will blow your mind' reader review 'OMG, what a book! I LOVED IT ' reader review 'If you're thinking about reading this book, stop thinking and one click it! Definitely a new favorite author of mine!' reader review "All the feels and definitely a 5 star" Reader Review "100% totally recommend for a captivating steamy plot-twisting happily ever after!" Reader Review "This story strikes the perfect balance between steamy tension and heartfelt moments" Reader Review "Jacob is the BEST book boyfriend I've ever had the pleasure to read about!" Reader Review Resisting temptation will test me to my limits I've been in love with Skye since we were kids. But she's off-limits, not just because I'm her boss, but she's my best friend's ex. And, together we made a pact as teenagers. And unbreakable bro code. Never Touch each other's ex. Ever. But I'm forced to spend hour after hour, day after day, with her beauty. In meetings, conference calls, emails, business trips. Every. Single. Week. It's hideously torturous, and I shouldn't want her the way I do. But then I think she might feel the same way... Jacob is my boss. He's broad, toned, dripping in ink and it turns out the man I'm falling for has been under my nose this entire time and yet I can't have him. It's too complicated and he won't betray his best friend and my ex. So we resist. Although it's amazing how much naughtiness you can get up to without touching. But then it becomes clear this is more than just lust. This might be real. How can we ever make this work? I wanted a fairy tale, but right now I'd settle for a chance to at least kiss my prince. Love Jacob? Meet his gorgeous friend OWEN in the next book in The Billionaire Boys!

Night and Day by Virginia Woolf is a thoughtful and elegantly crafted novel that explores love, marriage, independence, and the changing roles of women in Edwardian society. First published in 1919, it is one of Woolf's more traditional novels, yet it already reflects the psychological depth and social awareness that define her later modernist works. The story follows two contrasting women, Katharine Hilbery and Mary Datchet, whose lives intersect with questions of personal freedom, intellectual ambition, and romantic choice. Katharine comes from a privileged literary family and is expected to follow established social conventions, particularly regarding marriage and duty. Mary, by contrast, is independent, politically engaged, and committed to a life of purpose beyond traditional expectations. As their paths cross with those of Ralph Denham and other members of their social circle, the novel examines the complexities of love relationships shaped by social expectations, personal ideals, and emotional uncertainty. Romantic attraction is portrayed not simply as passion, but as something influenced by class, education, and individual aspiration. Virginia Woolf uses these interconnected relationships to reflect on broader questions about identity and fulfillment. The characters struggle to reconcile personal desires with the pressures of society, revealing the tension between emotional life and social structure. The novel also contrasts different ways of living-domestic tradition versus intellectual independence, emotional security versus personal freedom-without offering simple resolutions. Instead, Woolf presents a nuanced exploration of human motivation and emotional conflict. Although more conventional in structure than her later experimental works, Night and Day still demonstrates Woolf's careful attention to inner life, dialogue, and the subtleties of human interaction. Her prose captures both the surface of social life and the deeper currents of thought and feeling beneath it. Themes of love, independence, gender roles, intellectual life, and social expectation run throughout the novel. Woolf invites readers to question what it means to live authentically within the constraints of tradition and modern change. Night and Day remains an important early work in Virginia Woolf's career, offering insight into her developing ideas about consciousness, relationships, and the role of women in society. Ideal for readers of classic literary fiction, psychological drama, and early modern literature, this novel provides a rich and reflective exploration of love, identity, and social convention.

Every summer tells a story... If you love Lucinda Riley and Santa Montefiore, don't miss this unputdownable and beautifully escapist new summer romance 1950's Italy 1957: The summer of innocence Amongst the lemon trees, Rafaella Parisi impatiently waits for the summer visitors to arrive in her small fishing village on the coast of Puglia. She may be dating Fon Giannelli, but there is one person she longs to see: Cosimo - son of the wealthy Franchetti family. 1958: The summer everything changes After a devastating accident at the lavish Franchetti villa, Rafa makes a vow that changes the course of all their futures . . . 1961: The summer they meet again When Rafa and Cosi's worlds collide, Rafa faces an agonizing choice. Is she willing to risk the life she has for the future she once dreamed of? Praise for Three Summers: 'Perfect... Transported me to Italy ' - Fern Britton , Sunday Times bestselling author of New Beginnings ' A wonderful, immersive page-turner threaded with secrets and sacrifice' - Amanda Geard , bestselling author of The Midnight House 'A tale brimming with passion, betrayal and the complex desires of the heart - Three Summers is a novel to indulge all of the senses !' - Evie Woods , the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop ' Complex, emotional and of course heart-wrenchingly romantic , it is the perfect escape. Swan is sublime!' - Veronica Henry , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Beach Hut 'The beloved master storyteller Karen Swan takes readers to sun soaked Puglia in Three Summers. Evocative, romantic and atmospheric ' - Adriana Trigiani , bestselling author of The View from Lake Como Readers LOVE Karen Swan 'Three Summers is a story of love, loss and longing... [it] mesmerised me ' _ _ _ _ _ ' Kept me second guessing right until the end ' _ _ _ _ _ 'I couldn't put it down for a single moment [...] a thrilling tale filled with drama and intrigue ' _ _ _ _ _ 'This for me is Karen Swan's best book ' _ _ _ _ _ 'If you love a slow-burn romance, gorgeous historical settings, and the kind of "what if" tension that keeps you up until 2 AM, this is your next 5-star read. It's bittersweet, glamorous, and deeply moving ' _ _ _ _ _ 'I utterly consumed this book as quickly as it consumed me !' _ _ _ _ _ 'A fabulous book, almost impossible to put down ' _ _ _ _ _ 'Reading this novel was a joy !' _ _ _ _ _

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! 'SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.' - Lauren Roberts The ' highly addictive' (The Guardian), most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber. In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love... In Fantome, Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers - the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother's murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera's heart is set on revenge. But nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before... Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: 'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' - The Guardian '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 The Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024

Step back into the world of Barry's Bay with the unforgettable romance from Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After - now a major TV series Every Year After I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's Nan always says. And it's true. It's where Alice took that photo, the one that catapulted her career. But when Nan falls, Alice puts down her camera and heads back to Barry's Bay. No camera. No deadlines. Quiet... until he shows up. Charlie Florek. He was nineteen when she accidentally photographed him. Now he's back - taller, hotter, and somehow even more unforgettable. Sun-soaked days, slow-burning nights - and when Charlie looks at her like that, Alice starts to wonder if her heart's in danger. She's spent her life seeing others. But no one's ever truly seen her...until now. 'Crackling sexual tension' THE TIMES 'This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag' WOMAN & HOME 'Radiant' Emily Henry 'Funny and sexy, this promises to be the escapist novel of the summer' HEAT 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine 'With summery weather, stunning sunsets and boat trips, it's impossible not to feel the holiday spirit while reading this book' Mirror 'Swoon-worthy, sun-drenched. . . Beautifully described scenery and a heart-fluttering friends-to-lovers story make this one of 2025's best romances.' Culturefly Readers LOVE One Golden Summer: 'This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! I'm calling it now. This is going to be the Summer romance read of 2025!' ***** Reader Review 'One Golden Summer is my favourite read this year. Hands down, the easiest 5 stars' ***** Reader Review 'This book is my absolute fav' ***** Reader Review 'I'm so grateful I got to read this beautiful story, it was just what I needed for a bit of escapism! Good things happen at the lake' ***** Reader Review 'This was stunning. I loved the whole thing. The characters are incredible' ***** Reader Review 'The must pick up Romance of 2025....... I absolutely fell in love and cannot recommend it enough' ***** Reader Review

'[A] bright, beautiful, and absolutely addictive read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ No one said fake dating was going to be easy... Two weeks ago, Lexi O'Reilly had her perfect job. Today, she's being fired for seeing something she shouldn't have. With a social media scandal waiting to drop, all she wants is to disappear until the storm has passed. Enter Tristan Martinelli , her brother's best friend and oceanographer. With a deadline looming for his upcoming tv series, Tristan has run out of footage, money, and sponsorships to finish his series. All he wants is to wrap up his life's work and meet his deadline. When the perfect job presents itself - a three-month stint at an exclusive private island resort with some of the best-preserved reefs in the world, where Lexi will run the hotel, and Tristan the dive centre - the only snag is that they must be a couple to apply. Despite knowing how she feels about Tristan, they make a deal to fake being engaged to apply for the job. Surely pretending to be in love with the man you're already in love with should be easy, right? What to expect when the rules don't apply... Brother's best friend Fake dating Forced Proximity Remote island location Spicy See why readers love Rules Don't Apply in Paradise 'This is a five-star romantic escape that checks every box. It is flirty, emotional, spicy, and filled with the kind of warmth that leaves you smiling long after the last page.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured the book in one sitting because I just had to know what happened next.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Need a splash of summer to chase away those cold, gloomy winter days? ¿¿ Then this is the book you'll want on your January TBR!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The end was super unexpected and I was on my toes wanting to know what happened! I couldn't read it fast enough.'¿¿¿¿¿ 'Sophia writes amazing love stories that have you feeling all the emotions and leaves you feeling warm, fuzzy and happy that the characters get their happily ever after.' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This was a fun, breezy, read, perfect escapism vibes.' ¿¿¿¿ 'Loved the plot and the storytelling and relatable, likable characters. Loved every single second reading it.'¿¿¿¿ 'What an exciting read, the tension and the banter were perfect!' ¿¿¿¿

The new sweeping 'rivals-to-lovers' sports romantasy from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The God and the Gumiho , Sophie Kim . . . "Fourth Wing-meets-rugby is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but now I'm obsessed. The Winged Game is going to be the next big thing for sure!"-Ruby Dixon, New York Times bestselling author For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career -- A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION IN THE HANDS OF HER RIVAL. . . Carriwitchet is a violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts. It was once Taissa Cho's whole life. She was considered her country's most promising player-until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career. She was expelled from the sport in disgrace. No team would take her. And Taissa has spent the last two years thinking of nothing but revenge. Until a chance to redeem herself and career presents itself, offered by the very man who ruined everything in the first place. A spot on his team, the Stymphs. The catch? To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the team's secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. But Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game and their undying hatred of each other. Yet as a mysterious illness befalls the winged creatures of the league, they are forced to work together to save their team. With sabotage afoot, Taissa and Kion find themselves prepared for anything . . . except the fact that their fake-for-the-cameras relationship may be something real after all. Tropes: Rivals-to-lovers Fake dating Found family Fantasy sports romance Bickering MCs -- Readers LOVE The Winged Game: "The perfect balance of humour, intrigue and romance " Reader Review "It's definitely earned a spot on my favourites list for 2026 !" Reader Review "This ended up being another Sophie Kim book I couldn't put down" Reader Review "The Winged Game is the genre mashup I didn't know I needed " Reader Review "The chemistry/tension between Kion and Taissa is INSANE " Reader Review "Even 5 doesn't seem enough" Reader Review

She captured him once on film. This time, he might just capture her heart... Don't miss summer 2025's hottest read! From the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Every Summer After, comes an unforgettable and sizzling romance ' Rich and sparkling ' Abby Jimenez 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon 'A dreamy read full of romance ' VIP Magazine -- I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's Nan always says. And it's true. It's where Alice took that photo, the one that catapulted her career. But when Nan falls, Alice puts down her camera and heads back to Barry's Bay. No camera. No deadlines. Quiet... until he shows up. Charlie Florek. He was nineteen when she accidentally photographed him. Now he's back - taller, hotter, and somehow even more unforgettable. Sun-soaked days, slow-burning nights - and when Charlie looks at her like that, Alice starts to wonder if her heart's in danger. She's spent her life seeing others. But no one's ever truly seen her...until now. Return to the world of EVERY SUMMER AFTER, but this time it's Charlie's turn to fall in love... -- Named Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by: TODAY E! News Buzzfeed Us Weekly The New York Post SheReads, and more ' Crackling sexual tension ' THE TIMES ' This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ' WOMAN & HOME ' Radiant ' Emily Henry --- Readers LOVE One Golden Summer: 'This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! I'm calling it now. This is going to be the Summer romance read of 2025!' ***** Reader Review 'One Golden Summer is my favourite read this year. Hands down, the easiest 5 stars' ***** Reader Review 'This book is my absolute fav' ***** Reader Review 'I'm so grateful I got to read this beautiful story, it was just what I needed for a bit of escapism! Good things happen at the lake' ***** Reader Review 'This was stunning. I loved the whole thing. The characters are incredible' ***** Reader Review 'The must pick up Romance of 2025....... I absolutely fell in love and cannot recommend it enough' ***** Reader Review

The feel-good romantic comedy hit! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald. Readers can't stop raving about The Prenup! 'Sweet, sassy, sparkling!' 'My absolute favourite' 'A perfect easy-reading, cheer-you-up, read' 'Lauren's books take you on a journey of love, laughter and unexpected twists' 'The sweetest and most amazing book' 'There are books that make you want to stay curled up until you finish them, and this is one of those' .................................................................... LOVE WASN'T PART OF THE DEAL FOR THIS MARRIAGE... My name is Charlotte Spencer and, ten years ago, I married my brother's best friend. I haven't seen him since. Charlotte Spencer grew up on the blue-blooded Upper East Side of Manhattan but she never wanted the sit-still-look-pretty future her parents dictated for her. Enter Colin Walsh, her brother's quiet, brooding, man-bun-sporting best friend, and with him a chance to escape. He's far from Charlotte's dream guy but they need each other for one thing: marriage. One courthouse wedding later, Charlotte's inheritance is hers to start a business in San Francisco and Irish-born Colin has a Green Card. Ten years later, Colin drops a bombshell: the terms of their prenup state that before either can file for divorce, they have to live under the same roof for three months. Suddenly this match made in practicality is about to take on whole new meaning... .................................................................... More raves for The Prenup! 'Layne does it again with this sexy, sassy romantic comedy with all the feels!' JENNIFER PROBST 'Utterly charming. With non-stop wit, this feel-good romance pays homage to the old-school rom-coms we all loved so much' RS GREY 'Layne's best work yet' RACHEL VAN DYKEN 'One beautifully written bundle of fun wit and real emotion' NOELLE ADAMS 'Lauren Layne's voice sparkles in The Prenup. With its sharp humor, easy banter and toe-curling sexual tension, it's the ultimate LL experience' JESSICA LEMMON Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren's books! Don't miss: You, Again Made In Manhattan To Sir, With Love The Central Park Pact series Oxford series Wedding Belles series I Do, I Don't series Love, Unexpectedly series

Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. But magic lives ... This high-stakes epic romantasy from Sunday Times bestseller Sophie Jordan is set to be your sizzling new obsession. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Readers love for A Fire in the Sky: 'This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I couldn't put it down' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was instantly hooked ... it was the perfect balance of plot and romance ... This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can't wait to read the future books!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' ¿¿¿¿¿ * * * * Magic lives ... Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous - especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court alongside the princesses, it's her duty to be punished for their misdeeds. Treated as part of the royal family but also as the lowliest servant, Tamsyn fits nowhere. So when she is tasked with the ultimate sacrifice of pretending to be one of the true royal princesses and marry Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands, son to the great dragon slayer, Tamsyn accepts her fate even if it means tricking the deadly warrior. The wedding night begins with unexpected passion, but ends in near violence when her trickery is exposed. Rather than start a war, Fell accepts Tamsyn as his bride ... but Tamsyn isn't what she seems. She harbours dark secrets, secrets buried so deep even she doesn't know they exist. For Tamsyn is more than the false wife of a man who now sees her as his enemy. And when those secrets emerge, they will ignite a flame bright enough to burn the entire kingdom to the bone. Magic is not dead ... it is only sleeping. And it will take one ordinary girl with an extraordinary destiny to awaken it. Don't miss this sizzling and epic romantasy novel. Perfect if you love: ¿¿¿¿ Enemies-to-lovers ¿¿¿¿ Marriage of convenience ¿¿¿¿ Magic, dragons, and witches ¿¿¿¿ Spice The stunning sequel, A Scar in the Bone, is out now!