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Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Powerless, the charmingly romantic sequel to the bestselling Grumpy Darling and Rival Darling Alexandra Moody's BookTok sensation DARLING DEVILS series is back with the most devilish Darling brother of all - in a wholesome, banter-filled ice-hockey romance perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, slow-burn chemistry, and happily ever afters! Enemies. Team-mates. Something dangerously close to more ... Parker Darling is ready to take center ice now that his older brothers have left to play hockey in college. He shows up to the first practice ready to be team captain of the Ransom Devils, only to find a new coach at the rink-one who already hates Parker for a dumb mistake he made years ago. A mistake he made with the help of Coach Foster's daughter, Mackenzie. Kenzie Foster loves hockey, too, and she's a ruthless goalie. If only her dad hadn't forbidden her from playing-not that she'd want to be on any team with that arrogant jerk Parker Darling. She can't believe she's stuck on the bench at a new school, watching the Devils struggle to win without the force of all three Darling brothers. Parker hates losing, and when the Devils' star goalie gets injured, he knows he has to step up and lead the team back to greatness. Kenzie, meanwhile, sees a wide-open net and an unused uniform just waiting to prove her dad wrong. They'll need to work together to reach their goals-without getting too close to making another big mistake. You've never fallen so hard for love on the ice!

Two rival authors are forced to confront a decade of love and heartbreak on the campus where it all started in this captivating debut romance by Kara McDowell. It’s been thirteen years since Mars Darling first met West Emerson on a bench outside their writing class. What started out as a friendly rivalry turned into a best friendship and then, for a brief time, a romance. Now over a decade later, as Mars stands at their college campus as a once-esteemed YA fantasy author, ready to take on a book festival, she comes face to face with West—the muse behind her infamous trilogy’s heartthrob hero, the man who betrayed her in the worst way. Mars is determined not to let her comeback tour be ruined by the fact that West is also at the festival as an author. But the longer they are on the campus that holds so many shared memories, the more time they have to untangle their past, and Mars starts to question if maybe it’s not only her writing career that deserves a second chance. Told in two unfolding timelines—Mars and West’s frenzied college days where they grapple with their undeniable connection, and their tension-filled present of heartache and familiar yearning—this charming romance shows that while you can’t rewrite the past, it’s never too late to chase your happily ever after and get back the one that got away.

FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB A brand new series. An iconic new detective team. And a puzzling new murder to solve . . . ----- Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits and routines: the pub quiz, his favourite bench, his cat waiting for him when he comes home. His days of adventure are over: adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy's business now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. As a private security officer, she doesn't stay still long enough for habits or routines. She's currently on a remote island keeping world-famous author Rosie D'Antonio alive. Which was meant to be an easy job . . . Then a dead body, a bag of money and a killer with their sights on Amy have her sending an SOS to the only person she trusts. A breakneck race around the world begins, but can Amy and Steve stay one step ahead of a deadly enemy? ----- Available to pre-order now!

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2026 Guardian Top 10 Debut Novels of 2026 The Renovation is a playful and poignant portrait of one family caught in the tides of history, grappling with grief, exile, politics and the painful absurdity of love Dilara is renovating her apartment. She wants a brand-new waterfall shower with massage jets; she wants a marble bench and a double vanity unit. But when the renovation is done, she discovers a problem. Where the bathroom should be, the workmen have instead built a Turkish prison cell. At first she is outraged. Is this a prank? A mistake? A veiled threat? Dilara's family are exiles - they left Turkey many years ago and have never been back. The last thing she wants is a piece of her homeland appearing uninvited in her new home. But as the weeks pass, her indignation gives way to curiosity. Beyond the cell door, she glimpses Turkish prison guards going about their work. Through the cell walls, she hears Turkish prisoners pacing, rustling, talking in their sleep. And in the strange, impossible air of the cell itself, she smells the sesame scent of freshly baked simit bread, she tastes the fine dust of the Anatolian steppe on her tongue. Dilara has no shortage of responsibilities, worries, real problems. She has a dying father, a highly neurotic husband, a dwindling savings account and no job. And yet she finds herself drawn back again and again to the mysterious prison cell, and through it to a city that once belonged to her - to the salt wind off the Marmara, the sky full of gulls and domes and minarets - back to Istanbul. 'A highly inventive debut novel about exile, fear and the ways political trauma follows people across borders' The Times

The church pews, a constitutive and at the same time space-defining part of Western churches, have so far hardly received the attention they deserve. For the first time, the author provides a comprehensive historical, art, cultural and liturgical overview from the early Christian era to the present. A fundamental distinction is made between clergy and lay people and differentiated in detail. The clergy stalls include the early Christian cathedra and the priest's bench (subseelium), the mainly medieval session niches and Levite chairs, and over time the chorstalls as well as the abbot's, bishop's and papal thrones. The lay stalls, which, as shown here, already existed in early Christian times, are understood here primarily as an organizing instrument and less as a concession to convenience. At the same time, the social and social significance of the church pews for the elites is highlighted. The pews of the guilds, especially those of the seafaring companies, form a separate category. Prieches, lattice chairs, boxes and Herrschaftsstände are treated as special chairs, as are confessional chairs, communion chairs and Rezitierstühlein. The primary sources for the depiction are preserved church seats, but also pictorial representations. The treatise extends to the present day, when the church stalls are dissolved in accordance with contemporary liturgy. The explanations are supplemented by numerous illustrations.

This limited Collector's Edition printing will include a new hardcase design, printed edges, designed endpapers, and colored character art throughout of your fave OG hockey couple, Tucker and Sabrina! She's good at achieving her goals... College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated... Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of hospitality qualifications offered in New Zealand, after the first degree becoming available in 1993. There are now six providers of hospitality degrees. These recent developments raise the issue of whether industry and providers considered the ramifications of introducing degree qualifications. This thesis explores the place hospitality degrees have here in New Zealand. It takes into consideration the perspectives of students, providers and the industry on hospitality degrees. Industry feels that the degree is not enough to enter the work force without an amount of work experience and is very sceptical of what level of management a graduate should apply for. Providers felt that it was industry, which had pushed for this level of qualification although nothing had been done to make the qualification more acceptable to industry by introducing a bench marking system for qualifications for positions within the hospitality industry. Students felt that the degree was a way to formalise the experience they had already gained in the industry to obtain a recognised qualification.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2026 Guardian Top 10 Debut Novels of 2026 The Renovation is a playful and poignant portrait of one family caught in the tides of history, grappling with grief, exile, politics and the painful absurdity of love Dilara is renovating her apartment. She wants a brand-new waterfall shower with massage jets; she wants a marble bench and a double vanity unit. But when the renovation is done, she discovers a problem. Where the bathroom should be, the workmen have instead built a Turkish prison cell. At first she is outraged. Is this a prank? A mistake? A veiled threat? Dilara's family are exiles - they left Turkey many years ago and have never been back. The last thing she wants is a piece of her homeland appearing uninvited in her new home. But as the weeks pass, her indignation gives way to curiosity. Beyond the cell door, she glimpses Turkish prison guards going about their work. Through the cell walls, she hears Turkish prisoners pacing, rustling, talking in their sleep. And in the strange, impossible air of the cell itself, she smells the sesame scent of freshly baked simit bread, she tastes the fine dust of the Anatolian steppe on her tongue. Dilara has no shortage of responsibilities, worries, real problems. She has a dying father, a highly neurotic husband, a dwindling savings account and no job. And yet she finds herself drawn back again and again to the mysterious prison cell, and through it to a city that once belonged to her - to the salt wind off the Marmara, the sky full of gulls and domes and minarets - back to Istanbul. 'A highly inventive debut novel about exile, fear and the ways political trauma follows people across borders' The Times

She told the truth. The Democrats destroyed her for it. Once a trusted Democratic insider, Lindy Li was on the frontlines as the party's leadership squandered over a billion dollars and a winnable election. But what she revealed in the aftermath was more damning than the loss itself. Behind closed doors, high-priced consultants pocketed fortunes while orchestrating catastrophe. Staffers muzzled donors and confiscated their phones at fundraisers. Celebrities pocketed massive checks for half-hearted performances or none at all. Elites cackled all the way to their book deals and golden parachutes, leaving only scorched earth: no bench, no brains, no backbone, no brand, and no future. When Li dared to say what everyone knew but no one would admit—that Joe Biden was too old to run—she lost everything. Friends vanished. Followers fled. Doors slammed. Love betrayed. Unburdened rips back the curtain on a rotten system that rewards failure and punishes honesty. This is the devastating story of a faithful lover jilted by a machine that never truly loved her back, only what she could give. The story of a woman who chose truth over tribe—and of the party that chose itself over America.

Two rival authors are forced to confront a decade of love and heartbreak on the campus where it all started in this captivating debut romance by Kara McDowell. It’s been thirteen years since Mars Darling first met West Emerson on a bench outside their writing class. What started out as a friendly rivalry turned into a best friendship and then, for a brief time, a romance. Now over a decade later, as Mars stands at their college campus as a once-esteemed YA fantasy author, ready to take on a book festival, she comes face to face with West—the muse behind her infamous trilogy’s heartthrob hero, the man who betrayed her in the worst way. Mars is determined not to let her comeback tour be ruined by the fact that West is also at the festival as an author. But the longer they are on the campus that holds so many shared memories, the more time they have to untangle their past, and Mars starts to question if maybe it’s not only her writing career that deserves a second chance. Told in two unfolding timelines—Mars and West’s frenzied college days where they grapple with their undeniable connection, and their tension-filled present of heartache and familiar yearning—this charming romance shows that while you can’t rewrite the past, it’s never too late to chase your happily ever after and get back the one that got away.

She has one rule: never date a hockey player. But her brother's biggest rival is breaking through all her defences . . . Conrad Shepard is Moonshot Hockey's star defenceman - but when it comes to love, he's been sitting on the bench. That is, until he starts volunteering at a high school hockey camp and meets Coach Whitney. She's beautiful, she's smart and she knows hockey. Unfortunately, Whitney Aven has been surrounded by hockey players her entire life. Which is why she has a strict rule to never date one. But Conrad isn't like any other man she's met. At first, she thinks he simply can't stand her. But then she realizes that behind the handsome face and unrivalled talent is a man who is shy. And when their sizzling chemistry ignites one night, she discovers that behind closed doors he is far from reserved . . . And Whitney's no hockey player rule? Well, when she realizes Conrad is her brother's biggest rival she is suddenly caught between the two most important men in her life. It has to stay a secret. Her brother is already known for being brutal on the ice, and she won't be the reason their rivalry turns ugly. But when she's forced to take sides, she ends up breaking all her own rules . . . A totally unputdownable and deliciously spicy ice hockey romance. Perfect for fans of Off Campus, Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer! ¿ Brother's rival ¿ Secret relationship ¿ Spice! ¿ Forced proximity Readers have fallen in love with Taking Sides: ' 5 MILLION STARS. I loved Conrad SO MUCH!! He is my new favourite and I don't know how he will be topped!... PERFECTION .' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could NOT put it down!! I DEVOURED this book! ... If you're looking for a hockey romance that will have you kicking your feet! This is the one!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OH MY GOD ... MY HEART... HAWT!... And that ending?! I AM SWOONING ... LOVE .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved Conrad... This was EVERYTHING ... had my whole heart. ¿' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Conrad Shepherd somehow managed to both be "baby girl" and "daddy" all wrapped in one ... Such a fun, cute and addictive book.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I DEVOURED it! ... Hands down, Conrad and Whitney's story has been the best in the series. I was instantly hooked ... So, so good!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Ugh, I loved this one SO much ... Immediately obsessed... Cute, swoony, addictive - I ate this up .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Rebecca Jenshak is queen of sports romance and this was no exception. I ate this up and read this in a sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Discover another binge-worthy romance from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy! She's good at achieving her goals... College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated... Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

The church pews, a constitutive and at the same time space-defining part of Western churches, have so far hardly received the attention they deserve. For the first time, the author provides a comprehensive historical, art, cultural and liturgical overview from the early Christian era to the present. A fundamental distinction is made between clergy and lay people and differentiated in detail. The clergy stalls include the early Christian cathedra and the priest's bench (subseelium), the mainly medieval session niches and Levite chairs, and over time the chorstalls as well as the abbot's, bishop's and papal thrones. The lay stalls, which, as shown here, already existed in early Christian times, are understood here primarily as an organizing instrument and less as a concession to convenience. At the same time, the social and social significance of the church pews for the elites is highlighted. The pews of the guilds, especially those of the seafaring companies, form a separate category. Prieches, lattice chairs, boxes and Herrschaftsstände are treated as special chairs, as are confessional chairs, communion chairs and Rezitierstühlein. The primary sources for the depiction are preserved church seats, but also pictorial representations. The treatise extends to the present day, when the church stalls are dissolved in accordance with contemporary liturgy. The explanations are supplemented by numerous illustrations.

A taut and compelling depiction of loneliness and obsession. --Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train [It] will keep you firmly in its grip. --Oyinkan Braithwaite, bestselling author of My Sister, the Serial Killer The love child of Eugene Ionesco and Patricia Highsmith. --Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get in Trouble A bestselling, prizewinning novel by one of Japan's most acclaimed young writers, for fans of Convenience Store Woman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and the movies Parasite and Rear Window I think what I'm trying to say is that I've been wanting to become friends with the Woman in the Purple Skirt for a very long time... Almost every afternoon, the Woman in the Purple Skirt sits on the same park bench, where she eats a cream bun while the local children make a game of trying to get her attention. Unbeknownst to her, she is being watched--by the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, who is always perched just out of sight, monitoring which buses she takes, what she eats, whom she speaks to. From a distance, the Woman in the Purple Skirt looks like a schoolgirl, but there are age spots on her face, and her hair is dry and stiff. She is single, she lives in a small apartment, and she is short on money--just like the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, who lures her to a job as a housekeeper at a hotel, where she too is a housekeeper. Soon, the Woman in the Purple Skirt is having an affair with the boss and all eyes are on her. But no one knows or cares about the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan. That's the difference between her and the Woman in the Purple Skirt. Studiously deadpan and chillingly voyeuristic, and with the off-kilter appeal of the novels of Ottessa Moshfegh, The Woman in the Purple Skirt explores envy, loneliness, power dynamics, and the vulnerability of unmarried women in a taut, suspenseful narrative about the sometimes desperate desire to be seen.

'A resonant novella set in one of King's signature locales: the small town of Castle Rock, Maine' Washington Post The small town of Castle Rock, Maine, has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told...until now. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974 twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson takes the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside. One day, while Gwendy catches her breath and listens to the shouts of the kids on the playground and the chink of an aluminium bat hitting a baseball, a stranger calls out to her. On a bench in the shade sits a man in a small, neat black hat. He offers Gwendy a mahogany box with coloured buttons. The buttons will produce gifts, such as chocolate which can make you slimmer. But he warns her that the gifts will be 'small recompense for the responsibility.' Journey back to Castle Rock in this chilling new novella by Stephen King, bestselling author of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, and Richard Chizmar, award-winning author of A Long December

Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of hospitality qualifications offered in New Zealand, after the first degree becoming available in 1993. There are now six providers of hospitality degrees. These recent developments raise the issue of whether industry and providers considered the ramifications of introducing degree qualifications. This thesis explores the place hospitality degrees have here in New Zealand. It takes into consideration the perspectives of students, providers and the industry on hospitality degrees. Industry feels that the degree is not enough to enter the work force without an amount of work experience and is very sceptical of what level of management a graduate should apply for. Providers felt that it was industry, which had pushed for this level of qualification although nothing had been done to make the qualification more acceptable to industry by introducing a bench marking system for qualifications for positions within the hospitality industry. Students felt that the degree was a way to formalise the experience they had already gained in the industry to obtain a recognised qualification.

"The Emperor of Portugallia" by Selma Lagerlof was first published in 1914 in Sweden and in 1916 in English. The story is set in Vaermland around 1860 or 1870 and centers on Jan of Ruffluck Croft. He loves his daughter more than anything, but when the latter moves to Stockholm, she never sends a word home. As a result, Jan sinks into a dream-world where she is the noble Empress of Portugallia and he believes himself to be Emperor too. His whole world and all his thoughts are dominated by the thoughts of her return and what will happen then. In the role of Emperor in the poor forest country where he lives, he can question the social hierarchies around him, and dressed in his Royal regalia he sits on the front bench in Church, and takes the place of honour at Parties etc. After 15 years his daughter returns home and is shocked to see what a mad clown her father has become.

Murder, deception, Navajo tradition, and the stars collide in this enthralling entry in New York Times bestselling author Anne Hillerman's Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series, set amid the beautiful landscape of the American Southwest. What begins as a typical day for Officer Bernadette Manuelito—serving a bench warrant, dealing with a herd of cattle obstructing traffic, and stumbling across a crime scene—takes an unexpected twist when she's called to help find an old friend. Years ago, Bernie and Maya were roommates, but time and Maya's struggles with addiction drove them apart. Now Maya's brother asks Bernie to find out what happened to his sister. Tracing Maya's whereabouts, Bernie learns that her old friend had confessed to the murder of her estranged husband, a prominent astronomer. But the details don't align. Suspicious, Bernie takes a closer look at the case only to find that nothing is as it seems. Uncovering new information about the astronomer's work leads Bernie to a remote spot on the Navajo Nation and a calculating killer. The investigation causes an unexpected rift with her husband and new acting boss, Jim Chee, who's sure Bernie's headed for trouble. While she's caught between present and past, Chee is at a crossroads of his own. Burdened with new responsibilities he didn't ask for and doesn't want, he must decide what the future holds for him and act accordingly. Can their mentor Joe Leaphorn—a man also looking at the past for answers to the future—provide the guidance both Bernie and Chee need? And will the Navajo heroes that stud the starry sky help them find justice—and the truth they seek?

Discover another binge-worthy romance from New York Times and international bestselling author Elle Kennedy! She's good at achieving her goals... College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cutthroat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated... Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist.

Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Powerless, the charmingly romantic sequel to the bestselling Grumpy Darling and Rival Darling Alexandra Moody's BookTok sensation DARLING DEVILS series is back with the most devilish Darling brother of all - in a wholesome, banter-filled ice-hockey romance perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, slow-burn chemistry, and happily ever afters! Enemies. Team-mates. Something dangerously close to more ... Parker Darling is ready to take center ice now that his older brothers have left to play hockey in college. He shows up to the first practice ready to be team captain of the Ransom Devils, only to find a new coach at the rink-one who already hates Parker for a dumb mistake he made years ago. A mistake he made with the help of Coach Foster's daughter, Mackenzie. Kenzie Foster loves hockey, too, and she's a ruthless goalie. If only her dad hadn't forbidden her from playing-not that she'd want to be on any team with that arrogant jerk Parker Darling. She can't believe she's stuck on the bench at a new school, watching the Devils struggle to win without the force of all three Darling brothers. Parker hates losing, and when the Devils' star goalie gets injured, he knows he has to step up and lead the team back to greatness. Kenzie, meanwhile, sees a wide-open net and an unused uniform just waiting to prove her dad wrong. They'll need to work together to reach their goals-without getting too close to making another big mistake. You've never fallen so hard for love on the ice!

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR · Marie Claire "A taut and compelling depiction of loneliness and obsession." --Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train "[It] will keep you firmly in its grip." --Oyinkan Braithwaite, bestselling author of My Sister, the Serial Killer "The love child of Eugene Ionesco and Patricia Highsmith." --Kelly Link, bestselling author of Get in Trouble A bestselling, prizewinning novel by one of Japan's most acclaimed young writers, for fans of Convenience Store Woman, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, and the movies Parasite and Rear Window I think what I'm trying to say is that I've been wanting to become friends with the Woman in the Purple Skirt for a very long time... Almost every afternoon, the Woman in the Purple Skirt sits on the same park bench, where she eats a cream bun while the local children make a game of trying to get her attention. Unbeknownst to her, she is being watched--by the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, who is always perched just out of sight, monitoring which buses she takes, what she eats, whom she speaks to. From a distance, the Woman in the Purple Skirt looks like a schoolgirl, but there are age spots on her face, and her hair is dry and stiff. She is single, she lives in a small apartment, and she is short on money--just like the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan, who lures her to a job as a housekeeper at a hotel, where she too is a housekeeper. Soon, the Woman in the Purple Skirt is having an affair with the boss and all eyes are on her. But no one knows or cares about the Woman in the Yellow Cardigan. That's the difference between her and the Woman in the Purple Skirt. Studiously deadpan and chillingly voyeuristic, and with the off-kilter appeal of the novels of Ottessa Moshfegh, The Woman in the Purple Skirt explores envy, loneliness, power dynamics, and the vulnerability of unmarried women in a taut, suspenseful narrative about the sometimes desperate desire to be seen.

'A resonant novella set in one of King's signature locales: the small town of Castle Rock, Maine' Washington Post The small town of Castle Rock, Maine, has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told...until now. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974 twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson takes the stairs, which are held by strong (if time-rusted) iron bolts and zig-zag up the cliffside. One day, while Gwendy catches her breath and listens to the shouts of the kids on the playground and the chink of an aluminium bat hitting a baseball, a stranger calls out to her. On a bench in the shade sits a man in a small, neat black hat. He offers Gwendy a mahogany box with coloured buttons. The buttons will produce gifts, such as chocolate which can make you slimmer. But he warns her that the gifts will be 'small recompense for the responsibility.' Journey back to Castle Rock in this chilling new novella by Stephen King, bestselling author of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, and Richard Chizmar, award-winning author of A Long December

Perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Powerless, the charmingly romantic sequel to the bestselling Grumpy Darling and Rival Darling Alexandra Moody's BookTok sensation DARLING DEVILS series is back with the most devilish Darling brother of all - in a wholesome, banter-filled ice-hockey romance perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, slow-burn chemistry, and happily ever afters! Enemies. Team-mates. Something dangerously close to more ... Parker Darling is ready to take center ice now that his older brothers have left to play hockey in college. He shows up to the first practice ready to be team captain of the Ransom Devils, only to find a new coach at the rink-one who already hates Parker for a dumb mistake he made years ago. A mistake he made with the help of Coach Foster's daughter, Mackenzie. Kenzie Foster loves hockey, too, and she's a ruthless goalie. If only her dad hadn't forbidden her from playing-not that she'd want to be on any team with that arrogant jerk Parker Darling. She can't believe she's stuck on the bench at a new school, watching the Devils struggle to win without the force of all three Darling brothers. Parker hates losing, and when the Devils' star goalie gets injured, he knows he has to step up and lead the team back to greatness. Kenzie, meanwhile, sees a wide-open net and an unused uniform just waiting to prove her dad wrong. They'll need to work together to reach their goals-without getting too close to making another big mistake. You've never fallen so hard for love on the ice!

What does it take to change the world? The “epic adventure” (Booklist) of a band of unlikely heroes on a quest to save one innocent life who may end up saving us all. For decades, Judge Margot Burr-Nadir has worked tirelessly, case by case, to administer justice from the federal bench of the Eastern District of the United States. Her position already seems like the highest possible honor. So she is surprised when a call comes from the President of the United States inviting her to accept his nomination to the Supreme Court—not least because in choosing her, in an unprecedented attempt to heal a divided nation, the President has reached across party lines. For Margot, this should be among the brightest spots of an already charmed existence. But the call comes on a family trip to visit their oldest daughter, Story, who has, without warning, vanished as if spirited away in the middle of the night by forces unseen. Margot soon finds herself thrust onto the national stage in the middle of every parent’s worst nightmare. The desperate search for Story’s whereabouts soon intersects with the mission of teenagers Simon Oliver, Louise Conklin, and a young man known only as the Prophet. Together, they have escaped from the Float Anxiety Abatement Center in Chicago on the trail of man known as The Wizard: an unimaginably wealthy, almost mythical figure of unspeakable evil who has for years been taking whatever he wants without reaping the consequences. Stopping him, this band of young people hopes to accomplish what their elders can’t or won’t do: fix a broken world. Noah Hawley’s new novel is an adventure that finds unquenchable lights in dark corners. Unforgettably vivid characters and a plot as fast and bright as pop cinema blend in a Vonnegutian story that is as timeless as a Grimm’s fairy tale. It is a leap into the idiosyncratic pulse of the American heart, written with the bravado, literary power, and feverish foresight that have made Hawley one of our most essential writers.

'I read it in one joyous, tear-filled day. Savor it, devour it, come to this book with open arms and it will love you back' CARA BASTONE, author of Promise Me Sunshine 'I laughed. I cried. I blushed hard on a park bench, but most importantly, I fell hard and fast' CATHERINE WALSH, author of One Night Only A hilariously witty and charmingly romantic novel of forbidden crushes, immeasurable yearning and the true meaning of family. Perfect for fans of Carley Fortune, Abby Jiminez and Katherine Center. Could a love letter in the wrong hands be exactly where it belongs? Since losing their dad, Violet's life has been a constant balancing act, juggling her own grief while playing parent to her moody teenage sister, Phoebe. But when an undelivered love letter, written by a former tenant to his ex, shows up in the mail, Phoebe becomes fixated on reuniting the note with its author, dragging Violet into what she's certain is a terrible idea. Things only get messier when they meet the elusive, very real, Dex, who wants nothing to do it - or them. Giving up isn't an option, and after some wildly unhinged persuasion, Violet's suddenly in Dex's car, with Phoebe in tow, on a cross-country road trip to deliver the letter in person. What starts out as a reckless plan to get her sister's spark back soon becomes the most fun Violet's had in a long time. And maybe - just maybe - she's starting to like Dex. Which would be fine . . . if he wasn't still in love with someone else. Pick this up if you like: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, road trip romance, sisters for life, all the yearning, queer representation.

Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Tuck and Sabrina... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ___ Tropes _College hockey romance _He falls first _One night stand _Accidental pregnancy _Grumpy x Sunshine

Stephen King teams up with long-time friend and award-winning author Richard Chizmar for the first time in this original, chilling novella that revisits the mysterious town of Castle Rock. There are three ways up to Castle View from the town of Castle Rock: Route 117, Pleasant Road, and the Suicide Stairs. Every day in the summer of 1974, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson has taken the stairs, which are held by strong—if time-rusted—iron bolts and zig-zag up the precarious cliffside. Then one day when Gwendy gets to the top of Castle View, after catching her breath and hearing the shouts of kids on the playground below, a stranger calls to her. There on a bench in the shade sits a man in black jeans, a black coat, and a white shirt unbuttoned at the top. On his head is a small, neat black hat. The time will come when Gwendy has nightmares about that hat… The little town of Castle Rock, Maine has witnessed some strange events and unusual visitors over the years, but there is one story that has never been told—until now.

She has one rule: never date a hockey player. But her brother's biggest rival is breaking through all her defences . . . Conrad Shepard is Moonshot Hockey's star defenceman - but when it comes to love, he's been sitting on the bench. That is, until he starts volunteering at a high school hockey camp and meets Coach Whitney. She's beautiful, she's smart and she knows hockey. Unfortunately, Whitney Aven has been surrounded by hockey players her entire life. Which is why she has a strict rule to never date one. But Conrad isn't like any other man she's met. At first, she thinks he simply can't stand her. But then she realizes that behind the handsome face and unrivalled talent is a man who is shy. And when their sizzling chemistry ignites one night, she discovers that behind closed doors he is far from reserved . . . And Whitney's no hockey player rule? Well, when she realizes Conrad is her brother's biggest rival she is suddenly caught between the two most important men in her life. It has to stay a secret. Her brother is already known for being brutal on the ice, and she won't be the reason their rivalry turns ugly. But when she's forced to take sides, she ends up breaking all her own rules . . . A totally unputdownable and deliciously spicy ice hockey romance. Perfect for fans of Off Campus, Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer! ¿¿¿¿ Brother's rival ¿¿¿¿ Secret relationship ¿¿¿¿ Spice! ¿¿¿¿ Forced proximity Readers have fallen in love with Taking Sides: ' 5 MILLION STARS. I loved Conrad SO MUCH!! He is my new favourite and I don't know how he will be topped!... PERFECTION .' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could NOT put it down!! I DEVOURED this book! ... If you're looking for a hockey romance that will have you kicking your feet! This is the one!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OH MY GOD ... MY HEART... HAWT!... And that ending?! I AM SWOONING ... LOVE .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved Conrad... This was EVERYTHING ... had my whole heart. ¿¿¿¿' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Conrad Shepherd somehow managed to both be "baby girl" and "daddy" all wrapped in one ... Such a fun, cute and addictive book.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I DEVOURED it! ... Hands down, Conrad and Whitney's story has been the best in the series. I was instantly hooked ... So, so good!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Ugh, I loved this one SO much ... Immediately obsessed... Cute, swoony, addictive - I ate this up .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Rebecca Jenshak is queen of sports romance and this was no exception. I ate this up and read this in a sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

'I read it in one joyous, tear-filled day. Savor it, devour it, come to this book with open arms and it will love you back' CARA BASTONE, author of Promise Me Sunshine 'I laughed. I cried. I blushed hard on a park bench, but most importantly, I fell hard and fast' CATHERINE WALSH, author of One Night Only A hilariously witty and charmingly romantic novel of forbidden crushes, immeasurable yearning and the true meaning of family. Perfect for fans of Carley Fortune, Abby Jiminez and Katherine Center.  Could a love letter in the wrong hands be exactly where it belongs? Since losing their dad, Violet's life has been a constant balancing act, juggling her own grief while playing parent to her moody teenage sister, Phoebe. But when an undelivered love letter, written by a former tenant to his ex, shows up in the mail, Phoebe becomes fixated on reuniting the note with its author, dragging Violet into what she's certain is a terrible idea. Things only get messier when they meet the elusive, very real, Dex, who wants nothing to do it - or them.  Giving up isn't an option, and after some wildly unhinged persuasion, Violet's suddenly in Dex's car, with Phoebe in tow, on a cross-country road trip to deliver the letter in person. What starts out as a reckless plan to get her sister's spark back soon becomes the most fun Violet's had in a long time. And maybe - just maybe - she's starting to like Dex. Which would be fine . . . if he wasn't still in love with someone else. Pick this up if you like: grumpy x sunshine, forced proximity, road trip romance, sisters for life, all the yearning, queer representation.

Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review