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"The story ending is well done and this book and author should be a definite read for you." --Reviewer of Patriot Force When extreme hostage situations require a rapid response, the FBI has one man to call: Agent Ryan Cage. When corporate espionage meets terrorism at the top of a skyscraper, FBI Agent Ryan Cage is thrust into the heart of chaos within the confinements of steel and glass. With one wrong move leading to a plummet to his death, can Ryan dismantle a meticulously planned heist in time? SHADOW STRIKE (A Ryan Cage FBI Action Thriller—Book 5) is the fifth novel in a new series by action thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with SHADOW GAME (Book 1). The Ryan Cage series delivers a high-octane action thriller experience, immersing you in a world of exhilarating suspense. Its edge-of-your-seat tension, breathtaking narrative turns, and charismatic protagonist will leave an indelible mark on your emotions and have you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Daniel Silva are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero. Future books in the series are also available!

"The story ending is well done and this book and author should be a definite read for you." --Reviewer of Patriot Force When extreme hostage situations require a rapid response, the FBI has one man to call: Agent Ryan Cage. Aboard a captive luxury cruise ship in the Caribbean, Ryan and Emily face their most treacherous case yet. The pair must outmaneuver ruthless pirates where every corridor could lead to catastrophe and every tick of the clock brings them closer to a watery grave. SHADOW MISSION (A Ryan Cage FBI Action Thriller—Book 3) is the third novel in a new series by action thriller author Vin Strong. The series begins with SHADOW GAME (Book 1). The Ryan Cage series delivers a high-octane action thriller experience, immersing you in a world of exhilarating suspense. Its edge-of-your-seat tension, breathtaking narrative turns, and charismatic protagonist will leave an indelible mark on your emotions and have you turning pages late into the night. Fans of Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Daniel Silva are sure to fall in love with their next favorite action hero. Future books in the series are also available!

With the intrigue of The Cruel Prince and the romance of The Selection comes a page-turning fantasy about a girl forced into servitude in an enemy kingdom. “An immersive romantasy . . . Enemies-to-lovers tropes get the royal treatment [with] smoldering tension.” —Publishers Weekly Elysia of Miral never thought she’d set foot in Tannic. After a brutal rebellion that claimed the lives of both her father and Tannic’s king; Elysia has become a living symbol of a fragile truce. But she knows the truth: She’s been handed over as a veritable hostage, trapped in a court where everyone blames her for their king’s death. Forced into servitude, Elysia despises her role almost as much as the men who now surround her: Daxon, the brooding heir, determined to hate her; Pike, the flirtatious second-born, who pushes her buttons with reckless charm; and the two youngest brothers, Caden and Silas. But soon loyalty and desire collide, and Elysia finds herself caught in a forbidden romance with the last person she ever expected to capture her heart. Will falling for the enemy prove to be a mistake that she pays for with her life?

Winner, 2025 Locus Award for best science fiction novel of 2024 Winner, CIBA Mark Twain grand prize winner for best satire of 2024 Finalist, Foreword Reviews for best thriller of 2024 Finalist, Eric Hoffer Award "10 for 2024" Year-End Best Books List Preble Jefferson can see five seconds into the future. Otherwise, he lives an ordinary life. But when a confrontation with a cop on a New York City subway goes tragically wrong, those seconds give Preble the chance to dodge a bullet—causing another man to die in his place. Government agencies become aware of Preble's gift, a manhunt ensues, and their ambitions shift from law enforcement to military. Preble will do whatever it takes to protect his family, but as events spiral out of control, he must weigh the cost of his gift against the loss of his humanity. A breathless thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page, The Man Who Saw Seconds explores the nature of time, the brain as a prediction machine, and the tension between the individual and the systems we create. Alexander Boldizar provides an adrenaline-pumping read that will leave you contemplating love, fear and the abyss.

Power is a dangerous mistress, but love can be deadly... Erryn Loxley rules London's Triarchy with an iron heart and a bloodstained crown. That is, until Helena crashes into her world and throws her life into turmoil. Erryn didn't plan on falling for anyone, least of all a woman with shadows buried in her past. When those shadows resurface, Erryn is forced to decide between keeping her throne or risking it all for the woman who threatens to unravel her. And make no mistake... whichever road she takes will be one paved in blood. SAVAGE is part of the Triarchy Collection - a series of interconnected sapphic dark romance standalone novels with dual POVs and HEAs. - Readers are LOVING Savage... 'Had me laughing , stressed, invested , and occasionally staring at the page like "EXCUSE ME?!"' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go... Phenomenal , blood-soaked , and fiercely romantic ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The tension was EVERYTHING. If sapphic dark romance is your thing... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I need more! ' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Addictive ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Some of her one liners had me literally LoLing ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'You will cackle , you will clutch your pearls , and you will fall head over heels with the two of the most ruthless women.' ¿¿¿¿¿

The highly anticipated third instalment in the Sunday Times bestselling Villains of Lore series is coming! Packed with female rage, dark academia, dangerous men and humour, Battle for Hercules is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal and morally gray villains! I'm Hercules, and it's time for war. Attending Rhodes Olympian University is not for the faint of heart (physical fitness is not optional). Titans are multiplying and Zeus is mobilizing his troops. To top it all off, my husbands are stalking me (again), and Nyx is somehow getting more sassy. Things are about to get very violent. I'm Medusa, and ... wait, what did Hercules say? My new bodyguards won't leave my side even though I loathe their guts, and they hate mine even more. We're trapped in this psychological torment Olympians call University, and fighting unseen forces at every turn. My secrets are unraveling and the danger is mounting. Who will survive the carnage? I'm not certain it will be me. If you are looking for: Female Rage Next-level Forced Proximity (with Villains) Dark Academia Rivals to Lovers "Who did this to you?" Greek Mythology Dragons Then this book is for you.

This riveting novel, based on actual events, reveals American colonial history in a powerful new way. It forcefully overturns the mythos of the American settler and will stay with you forever. "A tale of graceful devastation."-Gillian French, author of The Lies They Tell "Fraught with tension, longing, and an increasing sense of dread that makes it difficult to look away."-Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road After the long journey from England, Ellis arrives in America full of hope. James Fort is where a better life will begin for her: where she will work as an indentured servant to Henry Collins and his pregnant wife, gain financial security, and fall deeply in love with bold, glorious Jane Eddowes. But as summer turns to fall, Ellis begins to notice the cracks in this new life-the viciousness of the colonists toward the Indigenous people and the terrifying anger Henry uses to control his wife and Ellis-leaving her to wonder if she has sentenced herself to a prison rather than a new home. Then winter arrives and hunger grips the Fort. Ellis is about to learn that people will do whatever it takes to survive.

A lawless cowboy and a city girl with nothing in common ... except a fiery chemistry they're both desperate to deny Saddle up for this steamy romance for fans of Elsie Silver and Lyla Sage! -- Moving to the Wild West wasn't part of Esra Taner's plan. But after dropping out of medical school, she joins her brother at Bravetown, a Wild West theme park. As the resident damsel in distress, Esra spends her summer being "abducted" by Ace Ryder-the lawless cowboy with a wicked smirk. Noah Young, seems to hate Esra at first sight - and the feeling is mutual. They argue through every show, but as the tension grows and their futures at Bravetown hang in the balance, their onstage attraction might not be all for show... Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Cowboy x City Girl Grumpy x Sunshine Brother's best friend Riding Lessons (literally) -- ' Objectively, this book is one of the best books I have read this year ' 5* Reader Review ' This is the ultimate grump x sunshine trope, and seeing who won the bet at the end...priceless' 5* Reader Review ' THIS WAS THE MOST PERFECT FULL CIRCLE ENDING LINE AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL ' 5* Reader Review

Spicy Romantasy - Knight x Spy - Forbidden Love - Forced Proximity - Grumpy x Sunshine - Desire Vs Duty - He Falls Harder HE SERVES THE CROWN. I SERVE THE ENEMY. He's the court's loyal knight. Honorable. Controlled. Disciplined. I'm the treasonous spy in his midst. The lying traitor he can't stop watching when no one else is looking. Forced into a ruthless game of deception, I play two sides of a war: the tyrant king who owns my secrets, and the man I would die to protect. But when we're sent on a dangerous quest deep into forbidden territory-secluded within an ancient stronghold no one dares to enter-keeping our distance becomes impossible. As our restraint begins to slip, the heated tension between us turns reckless. He's a man of duty. And I'm his greatest threat. But if this warrior doesn't stop looking at me like that... I might not stop him. Dark Seasons: Foolish Kingdoms is a scorching romantasy series that must be read in order. Perfect for readers who want: spicy fantasy romance, high-stakes secrets, obsessive devotion, sharp banter, and a hero who falls harder. SPICE: Explicit sexual content and language. For readers 18+ FOR CWs: Please check the author's website.

Jane Austen's beloved and subtly subversive final novel of romantic tension and second chances. Soon to be a motion picture from Netflix starring Dakota Johnson and Henry Golding. Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot, a woman who at twenty-seven is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years ago, she was persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. When Anne and Frederick meet again, he has acquired both, but still feels the sting of her rejection. A brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, Austen s last completed novel is also a deeply felt and relatable love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

She's the rookie with something to prove. He's the reigning champion with everything to lose. Aurélie Dubois has spent her life chasing speed. When her twin brother is forced off the Formula 1 grid, she steps into his seat with no apologies. The world isn't ready for a female driver. And they're especially not ready for her. Callum Fraser has dominated the sport for years—four-time World Champion, racing royalty, and emotionally untouchable. Until Aurélie. The fierce, defiant French rookie who threatens his legacy and makes him feel everything. Tension crackles on the track and off. Rivals by reputation. Entangled by obsession. But in a world where everything is about control, what happens when the one thing they can't manage... is each other? This spicy slow-burn, rivals-to-lovers Formula 1 romance will wreck your heart, rev your engine, and leave you begging for more. Overdrive is book 1 in the Speed Demons series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is continuous 5-book series that follows the same couple and has multiple complex plot points. Readers are informed of this prior to reading.

»Du hast es geschafft, das, was ich auf keinen Fall wollte, in das zu verwandeln, was ich gerade am meisten von allem will. Ich will dich. Uns. Alles daran.« Auf gar keinen Fall wird Ellie jemals wieder einen Profisportler daten – und erst recht keinen Eishockeyspieler. Dass sie ausgerechnet mit Bostons neuem Defense-Star Keijo Mäkinen im Bett landet, ist nicht nur ein Versehen, sondern fußt auf einer Lüge. Sich ein weiteres Mal mit ihm zu treffen, ist keinerlei Option, denn immerhin eilt ihm der Ruf eines Fuckboys voraus. Da kann er ihr noch so perfekte Dates und Diskretion versprechen. Was auch immer hinter seiner Attitüde schlummert, lässt sie vollkommen kalt, oder? Seinem Zwillingsbruder anzubieten, für einen Abend Identitäten zu tauschen, damit dieser die Vorzüge eines Lebens als NHL-Star genießen kann, war vielleicht nicht Keijos beste Idee. Doch er ist fest entschlossen, Ellie zu beweisen, dass er nicht der arschige Mistkerl ist, für den sie ihn hält. Denn die Nacht mit ihr gehört zu den schönsten Dingen, die er seit Langem erlebt hat. Nach unzähligen One-Night-Stands hat er bei ihr endlich das Gefühl, dass es ihr nicht um Fame geht. Den Ruf eines Fuckboys zu bekommen, ist allerdings sehr viel leichter, als ihn wieder loszuwerden und Ellies Vertrauen zu gewinnen. Außerdem steht Keijo als queerer Spieler in einem ›harten Sport‹ wie Eishockey im Fokus der Presse, und als ein viel zu intimes Detail ans Licht kommt, drohen ihre beiden Leben auseinanderzubrechen … In »Trusting her« erwartet dich eine Hockey Romance voller Tension und Herzklopfen, soft Haters to Lovers und Secret Dating. Kuschelige Momente im herbstlichen Boston, prickelnde spicy Scenes und mitreißende Eishockey-Action inklusive. Alle Bände der Reihe »Boston Heated Hearts« sind in sich abgeschlossen und können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden. Hier und da tauchen allerdings bereits bekannte Figuren wieder auf.

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him—there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still. Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family's winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business—to show her older sister Carmen that she's not the same flighty teen she used to be. Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen's back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she'll have to come round—right? But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he'd broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she'd never seen him again. Until now. As fate intervenes and they're forced to work together on Lola's project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he's led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart—and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus's blue eyes—is telling her something very different? An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor. Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith: "I just couldn't resist… A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored… Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud… a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun… I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87 "I adored it… Made my eyes well up and my heart melt… A wonderful story… Sit back and enjoy this fabulous book. You will not regret it, believe me.' B for Bookreview "Sizzle and conflict… make it a perfect summer vacation must-read. For the great tension, interesting character dynamics, and the feel-good ending, this book gets a well-deserved five stars." Fiction Flock "Rich in friendship, family, and especially love. Add the many LOL moments… and you get a truly superb feel-good love story. Delightful characters, beautiful settings, wine, wine, wine, and a HEA. What more could you ask for?" The Eclectic Review

A BRAND NEW chilling psychological thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Fake Date, L. H. Stacey One night. One secret. One choice she can never take back. Daisy Bailey has it all: the perfect home, the perfect husband, the perfect life. Or so it seems. When she runs into Tom Burgess-her first love-old feelings spark back to life. But what begins as a nostalgic reunion soon twists into obsession, temptation, and a dangerous game Daisy can't seem to walk away from. Her sister Sarah thinks she's reckless, ready to throw away her marriage to Cole for a man she barely remembers. But Cole has secrets of his own. And Sarah knows far more than she's admitting... As desire tangles with deception, Daisy finds herself spiralling into a web of secrets and lies. One mistake leads to another... until tragedy strikes, and Daisy is forced to make a devastating choice. How far will she go for the man she can't forget - and what will her one night stand cost her to finally know the truth? 'The One Night Stand is a superb read. From beginning to end this is a masterpiece.' Little Miss Booklover 87 Praise for L H Stacey: 'Atmospheric with tension, mystery and secrets... and skeletons in the cupboard. A five rollercoaster of a read"' Bestselling author Diane Saxon 'Captivating and chilling, with an ending I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author Alex Stone 'A fabulous book that hooks you in and won't let you go till the very last page!' Bestselling author J.A. Baker 'A must read - highly original, impossible to put down, tense, dark, absolutely riveting' Bestselling author Mary Grand 'This is my fist time reading L.H Stacey and I guarantee it will not be my last.' Reader Review 'I loved this story and couldn't go to sleep until it finsihed!' Reader Review 'Perfectly plotted and executed. This is full of tension and suspense, it gripped me and was impossible to put down!' Reader Review

FROM THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*, ELSIE SILVER! SET IN THE SAME BELOVED UNIVERSE AS SMASH-HIT SERIES CHESTNUT SPRINGS: SMALL-TOWN, BIG CHARACTERS, FOUR ADDICTIVE LOVE STORIES . . . MEET THE SINGLE DADS OF ROSE HILL. 'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD 'This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY ---- I'd always dreamed of my wedding day. But not like this. Not looking into the eyes of the man who betrayed me. But when my nephew's guardianship is contested, I decide I'll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy. Rhys Dupris. A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises-ones he won't talk about. In fact, we barely talk at all. Which would be fine, except when he's not talking, he's staring. And the way he looks at me is borderline indecent. The tension between us has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation. I swore I would never forgive him. But that was before I knew the man behind the mask. The one who's fierce and protective. The one who's gentle and patient. The one who shows up for us when we need him most. He's not at all who I thought he was. And that makes hating my husband so much harder... and loving him just a little too easy. Readers can't get enough of the Rose Hill series . . . 'Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' 'Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend' 'Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!' 'Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances' 'The banter. The tension. The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow' 'I was hooked from the first chapter' *Wild Side was an instant no.1 Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of March 2025.

In this Irish folklore-inspired sapphic fantasy from #1 New York Times bestseller Allison Saft, a chess grandmaster must team up with her fae rival to save the person she loves the most. This deluxe edition features beautiful gilded edges, designed endpapers, and a foiled case stamp-while supplies last! Six years ago, Shea Fury's sister was whisked away by the High King of the Otherworld, the ruler of the treacherous land of fae. Although Shea has spent the years since dreaming of rescuing her sister from captivity, the Iron Veil that separates the human world from that of the fae has made it only a wish. That is, until an invitation to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime chess tournament in the Otherworld arrives on Shea's doorstep. The winner of the tournament may ask the High King to grant one wish, and Shea is finally within reach of hers. But entering the tournament and winning it are two different matters. Dark magic lurks around every corner in the Otherworld, and Shea's cutthroat opponents are willing to bend the rules to make their own wishes come true. To make it to the end-and to find her sister-she is forced to strike an alliance with her longtime rival, the sharply beautiful fae princess, Ciara of Bri Leith. One wrong move, though, and Shea could lose more than just the competition: She'd lose her sister, her dignity, and maybe even her life. In Immortal Game, Allison Saft has written a high-stakes sapphic love story brimming with competitive tension set against a lush, Irish folklore-inspired fantasy world.

“I loved the sharp banter, the lovable supporting cast, and the slow-burn chemistry between Abby and Lachlan. I can’t wait to see what Anna McCallie writes next.”—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Love You More In this witty and heartfelt debut, a woman's impulsive journey across the pond after a broken engagement leads her to a new love—and a new version of herself. Seeking a fresh start after leaving her cheating fiancé, Abby McIntyre makes a series of spontaneous decisions: She quits her job. She books a one-way flight to the UK. She even gets bangs! Newly arrived in Liverpool, she lands a job with the Mersey Football Club and meets Lachlan Ramsay, the recently recruited Scottish star midfielder. Both lonely in a new city, the pair bond quickly, and Abby finds it nearly impossible to deny their chemistry—despite the nagging guilt she feels about Lachlan’s mysterious wife who didn’t relocate with her husband. When Abby’s housing falls through, Lachlan insists she move into his massive penthouse. As they spend almost every waking moment together, Abby wonders if it’s possible that the world-famous footballer could be falling for her, too. But with her job and his marriage dependent on them staying firmly in the friend zone, can Abby risk being caught offside? Crackling with witty banter and palpable sexual tension, Abby Offsides is at once a smoldering, slow-burn romance and a nuanced exploration of one woman’s journey to reclaim her own dreams and desires after years of living life on autopilot.

The fan-favorite WEBTOON comic—perfect for lovers of cozy cooking, delectable romance, and emotional drama—is now in print! Bright, bubbly, and with a passion for delicious food, Lucy is ecstatic to head down memory lane—and no one does gourmet better than Dimanche. Growing up with fond memories of the exquisite French restaurant, Lucy always knows where to get her favorite meal. When she discovers that the magical flavor she fell in love with is missing, Lucy is determined to search for all the former chefs that helped shape her reverence for cooking—and her childhood. With her refined taste and incredible sense of smell leading the way, she soon finds the help of two Dimanche chefs, Brie and Graham. Allies now by her side, Lucy sets off on a culinary mission to bring the kitchen crew back together. As Lucy and Graham learn more about each other, Lucy realizes there is more to unpack about the café owner . . . Getting the kitchen crew back together leads to Lucy diving deeper into everyone’s pasts—ones they might want to forget. And after Lucy’s ambitions—yet overzealous—attempt to connect with Heath Nguyen, the owner of Cosmos Bakery, she may have made things worse. Hoping to resolve some of the tension between Heath and Brie puts Lucy in an uncomfortable position. As old wounds resurface, Lucy realizes reconnecting the Dimanche chefs may be harder than she anticipated—but she is determined to see the best in everyone. This volume collects episodes 37 to 74 of the hit WEBTOON comic Gourmet Hound.

Tis the season for a perfectly festive, small-town romance! Hallmark meets Gilmore Girls in this charming holiday book from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker. 'Hannah Grace delivers sparkling, small-town magic in this festive, feel-good bop of my dreams' - B.K. Borison, Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Spirits ¿¿ Clara Davenport wants to solve Fraser Falls' biggest problem. According to Jack Kelly, Clara is Fraser Falls' biggest problem. All Clara Davenport has ever wanted to do is climb the ladder at Davenport Innovation Creative. Everything was going to plan until the company was accused of stealing a doll design from an independent toy maker. With a promotion dangled in front of her, Clara is tasked with charming the locals of the small town of Fraser Falls and solving the PR nightmare by any means necessary. Jack Kelly would happily never hear the name Davenport ever again. So, when Clara, with her long legs and dazzling smile, prances into town hoping to convince them that her company is not the enemy, Jack is determined not to be fooled by Davenport twice. Clara's plan to win over the community should have been easy, but she didn't account for Jack getting in her way, and under her skin, at every turn. And when the tension between them starts to boil over, she realises that beneath his frosty demeanour lies the key to the town's heart - and maybe her own. Tropes: Enemies to lovers / Only one bed / Opposites attract / Forced proximity / Small town boy x City girl / Small town / Grumpy x Sunshine / Found family ¿¿ Readers have already fallen for Holiday Ever After 'It might be my favourite Hannah Grace book' 'This book completely sweeps you off your feet from the start in every aspect possible' 'Small town shenanigans . . . incredible chemistry . . . I had so much fun with this' 'The tension between them was absolutely delicious . . . the perfect mix of heart, humour, and holiday warmth!' 'This book is EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Forced proximity Enemies-to-lovers Second-chance Opposites attract He falls first Dual POV She can't forgive him. She can't forget him. Jules, Silas and Grant were once inseparable - until Jules and Grant got engaged, Silas inherited a billion-dollar empire, and everything fell apart. Then the unthinkable happens. Grant is gone. And Jules is left reeling, her heart in pieces. The last person she wants to see is Silas - the one man she swore to hate. The best friend she pushed away. Silas has loved Jules since he first set eyes on her. But he lost her to his best friend. And now he's lost his best friend to something his money couldn't fix. Then a letter arrives. Grant's final request: Show Jules how to live again. Silas must be the one to take Jules on the adventure she's always dreamed of. But it's with the man she hates most in the world. From golden Spanish sunsets to the sparkling coast of Amalfi and the magic of Parisian nights, Jules wants nothing to do with Silas. But there's a thin line between love and hate . . . And somewhere along the way, the man she left behind begins to look a lot like the one she can't live without. This sizzling, enemies-to-lovers, billionaire romance, full of emotional tension, heart-melting scenes and a chemistry that doesn't fade with time, is perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Meghan Quinn, Susie Tate, Laurie Gilmore, Emily Henry, Carley Fortune and Bal Khabra. FIVE-STAR praise for Lily Parker's The Best Wild Idea: 'What a ride! Buckle up and bring tissues, snacks, a fan - because Silas and Jules will leave you breathless, broken, and blissfully undone.' Rachael Stewart, author ofThe Puck Stops Here ' Think PS, I Love You - but deeper, rawer and sharp enough to shred your soul. Wow! Just WOW! ' 'Heartfelt, moving and unforgettable .' 'I felt every bit of the pain, heartache, love, fear, hate, and sadness. It's an emotional rollercoaster .' ' This book breaks your heart before it puts it back together. Expect to cry.' ' I'm obsessed with this book . . . I laughed, I cried, and I absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys being emotionally devastated (in the best way.)' 'The slow burn between [Silas] and Jules is exquisite , packed with emotional depth and the kind of longing that makes your chest ache .' 'This was such a deeply emotional, beautifully written story about grief, healing, and second chances.' 'A beautiful and touching story that made me laugh, smile and cry .'

Ravenna, before I met you, I didn't believe I had a heart In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent-a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she is kidnapped by the Luni family and taken to Florence, a city of breath-taking beauty and cutthroat ambition. There, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family's enigmatic and merciless heir. But under his cold reserve hides a vulnerability that draws her closer than she ever intended. Meanwhile, Ravenna's forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, the Medici, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign. As alliances shift and war brews on the horizon, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous line between survival and betrayal, between love and duty. With time running out and her every move watched, the choices she makes will determine the fate of not just her own life, but the fragile balance of magic and power that could unravel Florence itself. A lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. 'Richly imagined and full of heart' REBECCA ROSS 'A lush and dangerous story' MARY E. PEARSON 'Breath-taking' AVA REID TROPES TO DIE FOR . . . enemies-to-lovers slow-burn ‍ magic vs religion vs political intrigue READERS are in love with it 'The prose is lyrical, lush and inviting, the setting is unique and so engaging''&&& 'If you only read one book . . . let it be this one' 'Spellbinding! Bewitching!' 'That tension? That yearning? The mistrust? Absolutely amazing' 'I was on the edge of my seat multiple times, praying for a resolution'

She can control his image. She can't control her heart.It's been nine years since Amelia Anderson last spoke to her ex, renowned playboy and gorgeous popstar Jax Riva. Since then she's moved to London, landed a coveted job at a celebrity PR firm, and (semi) successfully avoided all mention of his band, Just4Summer. So when her boss's new client is none other than Jax himself, she knows her luck has officially run out.Tasked with helping Jax repair his public image, Amelia decides to set up a fake relationship with another client of hers, a nepo-baby actress who needs to get her name out there. Between chaperoning dinner dates and cheering from the sidelines of charity fun-runs, Amelia realises that a lot can change in nine years. Jax isn't the boy who broke her heart at nineteen anymore. And she doesn't love seeing another woman on his arm.In stolen moments, it's like they were never apart. But one wrong move could ruin both their reputations…PRAISE FOR CHLOE FORD:'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail'I absolutely devoured it' - Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of Dolly all the Time'Bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension' Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed In'From the laugh-out-loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book' - Carlie Walker, author of The Takedown'This rom-com is a must-read!' - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. Definitely treat yourself to this one, you won't regret it!' - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once... with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love

Ravenna, before I met you, I didn't believe I had a heart In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offer an invaluable boon to the victor. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent-a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. Her revelation makes her a target, and she is kidnapped by the Luni family and taken to Florence, a city of breath-taking beauty and cutthroat ambition. There, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family's enigmatic and merciless heir. But under his cold reserve hides a vulnerability that draws her closer than she ever intended. Meanwhile, Ravenna's forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, the Medici, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign. As alliances shift and war brews on the horizon, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous line between survival and betrayal, between love and duty. With time running out and her every move watched, the choices she makes will determine the fate of not just her own life, but the fragile balance of magic and power that could unravel Florence itself. A lush, atmospheric and achingly magical standalone adult fantasy romance set in Renaissance Italy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. 'Richly imagined and full of heart' REBECCA ROSS ' A lush and dangerous story' MARY E. PEARSON 'Breath-taking' AVA REID TROPES TO DIE FOR . . . enemies-to-lovers slow-burn magic vs religion political intrigue READERS are in love with it 'The prose is lyrical , lush and inviting , the setting is unique and so engaging ''&&& 'If you only read one book . . . let it be this one' 'Spellbinding! Bewitching !' 'That tension ? That yearning ? The mistrust ? Absolutely amazing ' 'I was on the edge of my seat multiple times , praying for a resolution'

'This book is the perfect dose of sweet, hilarious joy . It's masterful comedy plus tenderness, unique voice plus rich characters. Nicholas! Swoon! We are in love' bestselling author Christina Lauren _____________ Meet Naomi and Nicholas: the Perfect Couple. Their glorious, lavish wedding is coming up in three short months . . . and they are utterly, miserably sick of each other. Unfortunately, whoever backs out first will end up bearing the brunt of the wedding bill. When Naomi finds out that Nicholas has been feigning contentment too, the two of them go head-to-head in a battle of sabotage, pranks, and all-out emotional warfare to see who can annoy the other into surrendering first. Now that they have nothing to lose, they're finally being themselves. In fact, they're having so much fun getting on each other's nerves that it starts to feel like something else entirely... Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang's The Love Quotient and Sally Thorne's The Hating Game, YOU DESERVE EACH OTHER is laugh-out-loud funny, painfully relatable, and bitingly smart. _____________ Praise for You Deserve Each Other: 'Sarah Hogle is a master of comedic dialogue and sexual tension' Kristin Rockaway 'Anyone who has ever been in a relationship will recognize a part of themselves in this book' Lyssa Kay Adams 'An honest depiction of how dishonesty in a relationship can be its undoing. You Deserve Each Other is a sharp and witty look at how relationships take work to succeed , and how being true to yourself and each other is at the very core of a romantic connection' Samantha Young 'You Deserve Each Other is one of my favorite books of the year' Jennifer L. Armentrout 'Laugh-out-loud funny and a love story with incredible heart. I absolutely loved You Deserve Each Other' Katie McGarry 'A snarky heroine, wickedly funny banter and a cast of quirky characters make this a laugh-out-loud read' Maisey Yates, New York Times-bestselling author of Secrets from a Happy Marriage '[A] hilarious debut romance...[that] rewards readers with laugh-out-loud moments and a satisfyingly sweet and redeeming ending' Booklist

PRE-ORDER THE HEART-POUNDING SERIES FINALE NOW! "IF YOU LOVE MAGIC, HIGH STAKES, TENSION, AND MORE ACTION AND ADVENTURE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE, THEN ABIGAIL OWEN IS NOT TO BE MISSED." -#1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELISE KOVA Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling The Games Gods Play and The Things Gods Break. The Wrath Gods Reap is Percy Jackson for adults meets Hunger Games, with a slow burn romance between a contestant and Hades himself. -- The gods took everything from Hades. Now he's coming to collect. For once, I'm not the mortal condemned to face a series of deadly trials. Hades is. To reclaim the powers that are rightfully his, the King of the Underworld must compete against the gods of Olympus-and survive a contest designed to bring even immortals to their knees. I've lost count of how many impossible choices I've survived. I should be relieved to watch from the sidelines. Except the god I love is risking his life with every trial, and someone known only as the Deceiver is determined to destroy Team Underworld. As ancient deception spreads across Olympus, the foundations begin to fracture from within. Hades and I must expose our hidden enemy before the gods turn against one another-and the world pays the price. But while Hades battles the gods, I'm fighting to control the power awakening inside me. It's growing stronger. Wilder. And I'm no closer to understanding what it wants from me. The gods think this is another game. They're wrong. This is war-and if anyone tries to take Hades from me, I'll show them what divine wrath really looks like. Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. The Crucible series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Games Gods Play Book #2 The Things Gods Break Book #3 The Wrath Gods Reap

Bloomsbury presents Glad You Came by Chloe Ford, read by Mei Mei MacLeod'Glad You Came is sweet and totally spectacular... It's vibrant, funny, and whisks you away for a perfect summer escapist romance!' - Beth Reekles, bestselling author of The Kissing BoothShe's a runaway bride. He's a runaway popstar.After calling off her wedding at the very last minute, Sara does what any self-respecting woman would do: she goes on her honeymoon alone.But the fifteen-day luxury cruise around the Mediterranean implodes almost immediately when Sara misses the ship at its second stop. Stranded, sunburnt, and spectacularly unprepared, she's bracing for disaster… until she realises she's not alone.Gus – member of the world-famous pop sensation Just4Summer – has also been left behind. Desperate to avoid the headlines and savour one rare taste of anonymity, he teams up with Sara to chase the cruise across the Adriatic.Cue dodgy buses, missed connections, the storm of the century, and far too much proximity. As they stumble from city to city, the chemistry between them becomes impossible to ignore. But when real life comes calling, Sara must decide: is this just a summer romance… or the love story she never saw coming?***Praise for Chloe Ford:'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail'I absolutely devoured it'. - Annabel Monaghan, USA Today bestselling author of Summer Romance'Bursting with sparkling wit and crackling tension.' Catherine Walsh, bestselling author of Snowed In'From the laugh-out-loud moments to that classic rom-com movie feel, I loved every bit of this book.' - Carlie Walker, author of The Takedown'This rom-com is a must-read!' - Lauren Ford, author of Liv Is Not A Loser'I fell for this novel from the first page. Definitely treat yourself to this one, you won't regret it!' - Emma Rae, author of Love Game'I cannot recommend it enough. Fun and thoughtful.' - Catherine Balavage, author of Ember'Had me swooning, blushing, and laughing all at once... with undeniable banter, crackling chemistry, and hilarious but unfortunate mishaps.' - Anika Hussain, author of This is How You Fall in Love

6 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Impossible puzzles, shocking twists and addictive romance combine in this unmissable, brand-new mystery set in the #1 bestselling INHERITANCE GAMES world - guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page . . . Play to win millions. Risk it all for love. The stakes have never been higher . . . A RUTHLESS GAME. Welcome to the Grandest Game, a life-changing competition run by billionaire heiress Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. SEVEN MYSTERY PLAYERS. Swept away to a luxury private island, some of the players are in it for money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own . . . And amidst it all is the enigmatic and irresistible Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role. LOVE AND LIVES AT STAKE. But as sparks fly and tensions rise it soon becomes clear that everyone has secrets, and those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. What readers are saying about The Grandest Game: 'The ROMANCE in this book?! . . . So beautifully woven in with the glorious riddles.' 'PHENOMENAL' 'TWIST AFTER TWIST, I was up all night trying to figure out the puzzles, I love it!' 'Absolutely SPECTACULAR!' 'I felt like I was on a ROLLERCOASTER, gasping and silently screaming.' Catch every thrilling twist and turn of The Inheritance Games Saga, including the Grandest Game, the thrilling new series set in the world of the Inheritance Games: The Inheritance Games (The Inheritance Games #1) The Hawthorne Legacy (The Inheritance Games #2) The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games #3) The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games #4) Games Untold The Grandest Game (The Grandest Game #1) Glorious Rivals (The Grandest Game #2) The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3) The Same Backward as Forward *Looking for more unputdownable reads from Jennifer Lynn Barnes? Check out The Debutantes duology (Little White Lies, Deadly Little Scandals), and the thrilling Fixer duology (The Ruling Class and Lesson in Power).

PRE-ORDER THE HEART-POUNDING SERIES FINALE NOW! "IF YOU LOVE MAGIC, HIGH STAKES, TENSION, AND MORE ACTION AND ADVENTURE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE, THEN ABIGAIL OWEN IS NOT TO BE MISSED." -#1 NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELISE KOVA Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling The Games Gods Play and The Things Gods Break. The Wrath Gods Reap is Percy Jackson for adults meets Hunger Games, with a slow burn romance between a contestant and Hades himself. -- The gods took everything from Hades. Now he's coming to collect. For once, I'm not the mortal condemned to face a series of deadly trials. Hades is. To reclaim the powers that are rightfully his, the King of the Underworld must compete against the gods of Olympus-and survive a contest designed to bring even immortals to their knees. I've lost count of how many impossible choices I've survived. I should be relieved to watch from the sidelines. Except the god I love is risking his life with every trial, and someone known only as the Deceiver is determined to destroy Team Underworld. As ancient deception spreads across Olympus, the foundations begin to fracture from within. Hades and I must expose our hidden enemy before the gods turn against one another-and the world pays the price. But while Hades battles the gods, I'm fighting to control the power awakening inside me. It's growing stronger. Wilder. And I'm no closer to understanding what it wants from me. The gods think this is another game. They're wrong. This is war-and if anyone tries to take Hades from me, I'll show them what divine wrath really looks like. Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. The Crucible series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book #1 The Games Gods Play Book #2 The Things Gods Break Book #3 The Wrath Gods Reap

The hilarious grumpy x sunshine fantasy rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation 'The slow burn was burning , great twists and turns and one of the rare books that actually made me laugh out loud' ***** Reader review ' Hilarious , heart-felt, and wonderful ... incredible fairytale fantasy' ***** Reader review 'The banter was perfection .' ***** Reader review NOTICE TO STAFF: There has been a disturbing increase in cheeriness, sprightly behaviour and overall optimism of late. Please resume your former dark, ominous terrors at your earliest convenience. ?Mgmt Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (shhh, bad for his brand) evil overlord would be so rewarding? But Rennedawn is in grave trouble, and all signs point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom's magic, and it's made The Villain's manor vulnerable to their enemies ... including their nemesis, the king. Now it's time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain's lair, all of his nefarious works, and maybe (provided no one finds out) the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie. It's time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It's all so...so...delightfully fun. But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice? Readers love Apprentice to the Villain: 'My most anticipated book of the year and it did NOT disappoint' ***** Reader Review 'I absolutely loved this book' ***** Reader review 'OH MY DAYS, I have such a profound love for these characters' ***** Reader review 'The tension and banter between the leads is well-written and laugh out loud enjoyable' ***** Reader review 'I couldn't put this down' ***** Reader review 'These books have a bit of everything! Humour , romance , suspense , drama , blood, magic AND A TALKING FROG!' ***** Reader review 'I am overwhelmed by my love of this series and its characters' ***** Reader review The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order: Book #1 Assistant to the Villain Book #2 Apprentice to the Villain Hannah Nicole Maehrer, New York Times bestseller, October 2023