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If you find your way here, you're already lost. Inside A year ago Sophie Wickham stumbled into the isolated Lancashire village of Withered Hill, naked, alone and with no memory of who she is. Surrounded by a thick ring of woodland, its inhabitants seem to be of another world, drenched in pagan, folklorish traditions. As Sophie struggles to regain the memories of her life from before, she quickly realises she is a prisoner after multiple failed escape attempts. But is it the locals who keep her trapped, with smiles on their faces, or something else, lurking in the woods? Outside In London, Sophie leads a chaotic life, with too many drunken nights, inappropriate men and boring temp jobs. But things take a turn as she starts to be targeted by strange messages warning her that someone, or something, is coming for her. With no idea who to trust, or where to turn for help, the messages become more insistent and more intimidating, urging Sophie to make her way to a place called Withered Hill... An utterly bewitching, dual timeline folk horror novel, with a truly devastating twist you have to read to believe.

"A single dad rancher and a rich city girl bump heads-and more-in this first cowboy romance in the Griffith Brothers series. Christian Rule Number 1: You ride in my truck, you let me open the door. Another problem was the last thing I needed. Unfortunately, Cassandra Parker was mine. But the biggest problem of all? It wasn't the beautiful stranger sticking her nose in my operations. It wasn't the bulldozer she was driving over my way of life. And it definitely wasn't the fact that she was living in my house. My biggest problem? The engagement ring on her finger. Cassandra Rule Number 1: If you're going to kill someone, make it look like an accident, cry at the funeral, admit to nothing, and deny everything. To be clear, I didn't want to be Christian Griffith's problem. But there I was: exiled from New York, stranded on a cattle ranch, and desperate to salvage what was left of my career. Living with a single dad and his daughters was a downgrade from my high-rise office and city comforts, but I agreed to it for one simple reason: to save my job. A hot cowboy wasn't going to lasso me into staying a second longer than necessary"-- Provided by publisher.

Bloomsbury presents The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale, read by David Morrissey.FROM BRITAIN'S TOP-SELLING TRUE CRIME WRITER'A wonderful book' HILARY MANTEL'Gothic, dark and scandalous' SUNDAY TIMESSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONIt is 1938. As the shadow of fascism darkens over Europe, strange things are happening in Alma Fielding's suburban home in Croydon. Crockery flies off the shelves; stolen rings appear on Alma's fingers; and white mice scuttle out of her handbag.Nandor Fodor – chief ghost hunter for the International Institute for Psychical Research – arrives on the scene, determined to crack the case. As Fodor's obsession deepens, and Alma becomes ever more disturbed, the pair find themselves in a treacherous battle of wills . . .'Prepare not to see much broad daylight, literal or metaphorical, for days if you read this' THE TIMES'Nobody is better at unpicking stories of ghosts and murder than Kate Summerscale … Will stay with you for weeks' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, SUNDAY TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR'As gripping as a novel. An engaging, unsettling, deeply satisfying read' SARAH WATERS'A detective novel, a ghost yarn and a historical record rolled into one . . . Electrifying' i-PAPER'It would be impossible to read this dry-eyed' SPECTATOR

A mother and son travel to a dilapidated cabin in the woods that haunts more than just her memories in this new unnerving horror from the author of The Whistler and Sisters of the Lost Nation. Nell Marin swore she would never return to the place where part of her died. The passing of her estranged father, however, leaves her with no choice but to take her teenage son, Oscar, back to the run-down family cabin on Torchlight Lake, where horrific memories linger. The two will fix the place up, sell it, and ensure Nell never has to return to that dreaded lake again. But when the roads—which pass through Native land—are barricaded by the local Tribe, the quick trip turns into weeks. Oscar, a horror movie buff, knows this is exactly how it starts. As the long summer days drag on, unsettling things begin to occur: screams ring out over the water and a mysterious figure watches the cabin from the trees at night. Most disturbing of all, his mother is becoming less and less herself. As the strange events lead Oscar to uncover the secrets Nell has shielded him from, he is forced to confront a reality that is far more frightening than movie monsters. He must uncover answers to the questions that stole so much from his mother…before the horror that traumatized Nell drags him under as well.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Bargain duology, Sasha Peyton Smith, comes a sweeping romantic fantasy where Divine Rivals meets Six of Crows. This limited collector’s edition features an exclusive alternate jacket, stunning designed edges, an intricately foiled case design, and gorgeous endpaper art. A marriage she never wanted. A boy she tried to forget. When Cass is forced into an arranged marriage with the prince of Alcadia, she never expects to find her childhood best friend and first love waiting at the altar. But the boy she adored is gone, replaced by a cold stranger who secretly leads a notorious ring of magical art thieves called The Foxes. Cass’s new husband tries to push her away, but her rare abilities may be his only hope of finding a magical painting said to show the end of the world. As Cass and Holden grow closer, attending sparkling parties and preforming daring heists, Cass attempts to solve a mystery of her own—why Holden disappeared from her life in the first place. As their hunt for the painting becomes increasingly urgent, Cass and Holden realize they may be the only thing standing between their fragile country and ruination—if only they don’t destroy each other first. A moody, historical-inspired romantasy that will leave readers swooning Arranged marriage/forced proximity Glittering royal courts and political scheming Magical heists and secret identities The lush romance of Once Upon a Broken Heart The dark edge of Belladonna

People We Meet on Vacation meets The Unhoneymooners in this sparkling debut romantic comedy about two near strangers and complete opposites who win a radio contest for a trip around the world. Love's about to take flight. Feeling stuck at work and tired of London s dreary weather, magazine writer Dylan Coughlan impulsively rings a radio station one day only to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world. The catch? Her travel partner must be a contact randomly selected on her phone. And of course this stressful game of contact roulette lands on a number listed only as Jack the Posho, an uptight, unbearably posh guy she met on a night out and accidentally ghosted. The two couldn t be more different, and as the trip kicks off, Jack seems like he d sooner fling himself into the sun than have a conversation with Dylan. But more is hinging on this trip than the chance to see the world. For the past two years, Dylan s been relegated to writing quizzes (and only quizzes) at her lifestyle magazine after an article about her past abortion went viral and not in the good way. If she s able to make a series about their trip successful, her overbearing boss will give her a chance at a permanent column. Dylan s willing to do anything to make the series a hit, even if it means embellishing her and Jack s relationship to satisfy readers. But as the column s popularity grows, so does the bond between Dylan and Jack, and Dylan is forced to consider if the one thing she thought she always wanted is worth the price she'll have to pay to get there.

For fans of I MAY DESTROY YOU and FLEABAG and for readers who want to laugh and cry: the brave, beautiful, sometimes brutal story of a young misfit and her rocky road to womanhood, stopping at each year along the way. 'I loved Tennis Lessons so much. Susannah is a phenomenally talented writer' ELIZABETH DAY 'A raw, fierce, shockingly honest coming-of-age story' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Incredibly funny . . . by turns charming and disgusting and I loved it' NELL FRIZZELL You're strange and wrong. You've known it from the beginning. This is the voice that rings in your ears. Because you never say the right thing. You're a disappointment to everyone. You're a far cry from beautiful - and your thoughts are ugly too. You seem bound to fail, bound to break. But you know what it is to laugh with your best friend, to feel the first tentative tingles of attraction, to take exquisite pleasure in the affront of your unruly body. You just need to find your place. From dead pets and crashed cars to family traumas and misguided love affairs, Susannah Dickey's revitalizing debut novel plunges us into the private world of one young woman as she navigates her rocky way to adulthood. 'Brilliant . . . a wonderful writer, hugely talented, very funny and insightful' ALAN DAVIES 'Propulsive . . . brilliantly vivid . . . stays in the mind long after reading' IRISH TIMES 'A beautifully written and psychologically incisive bildungsroman...the arrival of a young writer to watch' OBSERVER

From the author of the series that inspired Amazon Prime's Off-Campus comes another bingeable series full of romance, hijinks and yearning. Welcome to Avalon Bay! College student Cassie Soul hasn't spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that's been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday...and maybe find herself a summer fling. On her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay's fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he's always down for a good time. But the moment he meets Cassie, he knows she's not the girl you play games with. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he's ever met. The last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart, and so he reluctantly puts her in the friend-zone...only to realize he made a huge mistake. Soon, his attraction to Cassie becomes impossible to ignore. He wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more. As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they're about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets-and their relationship might not survive when those secrets come to light.

Scientific evidence affects policies, business, health outcomes, and economies worldwide. But is that scientific claim you just read reliable? Or nonsense? More and more often, it’s unreliable. The global system managing scientific claims has been hacked by bad ideas, big money, and bad incentives, and is being flooded by sketchy papers. How the Internet Disrupted Science reveals the untold story of how science has been corrupted by digital information, academic and professional incentives, strange political ideologies, and big money interests. In this explosive expose, Kent Anderson and Joy Moore uncover how notions from the Big Tech world such as ‘move fast and break things’ and ‘information wants to be free’ have corrupted a scientific endeavor that once prided itself on truth-seeking, accountability, and transparency. Soon after that, scientific publishers were abdicating their responsibilities to practitioners and the public, while organized crime rings and conspiracy theorists took over. In How the Internet Disrupted Science, two experts who witnessed this shift firsthand throughout their decades of experience in scientific publishing share a sprawling, endlessly fascinating tale decades in the making— one that is more relevant with each passing day, as we face new outbreaks, uncertainty around what information we can trust, a gutted scientific infrastructure, and concerns about centralized information in Large Language Models and AI systems. There is a way out of this mess, but only if we return to the self-correcting practices and core values that made science a reliable engine of progress for more than 500 years.

From the author of the series that inspired Amazon Prime's Off-Campus comes another bingeable series full of romance, hijinks and yearning. Welcome to Avalon Bay! College student Cassie Soul hasn't spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that's been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday...and maybe find herself a summer fling. On her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay's fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he's always down for a good time. But the moment he meets Cassie, he knows she's not the girl you play games with. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he's ever met. The last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart, and so he reluctantly puts her in the friend-zone...only to realize he made a huge mistake. Soon, his attraction to Cassie becomes impossible to ignore. He wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more. As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they're about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets-and their relationship might not survive when those secrets come to light.

"Like Elatsoe , Sheine Lende is much more chill than your typical YA fantasy or YA mystery. The stakes are high, but it never feels stressful. There is little on-the-page violence, and even when things get heavy or dangerous, the reader always feels safe. Little Badger guides the reader through a fascinating world." - LOCUS Shane works with her mother and their ghost dogs, tracking down missing persons even when their families can't afford to pay. Their own family was displaced from their traditional home years ago following a devastating flood - and the loss of Shane's father and her grandparents. They don't think they'll ever get their home back. Then Shane's mother and a local boy go missing, after a strange interaction with a fairy ring. Shane, her brother, her friends, and her lone, surviving grandparent - who isn't to be trusted - set off on the road to find them. But they may not be anywhere in this world - or this place in time. Nevertheless, Shane is going to find them. Darcie Little Badger's Elatsoe launched her career and in the years since has become a beloved favorite. This prequel to Elatsoe, centered on Ellie's grandmother, deepens and expands Darcie's one-of-a-kind world and introduces us to another cast of characters that will wend their way around readers' hearts. P R A I S E ¿ "A classic fantasy adventure and a balm for any soul weary of oppression." - Kirkus (starred) ¿ "A wonderful addition to the Elatsoe universe with vital representation, worthy of any YA collection. Highly recommended." - School Library Journal (starred) ¿ "Allows readers to absorb each inventive twist, unexpected encounter, jolt of creepy menace, and dreamy illustration." - Booklist (starred) ¿ "With elements of Lipan Apache oral history, fantasy, and mysteries, the captivating novel Sheine Lende follows found and inherited family members as they persevere." - Foreword (starred) "Epic." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Gritty, luminous... beguiling." -Shelf-Awareness "Darcie Little Badger is so good at what she does, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next." -Locus Magazine

THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CHILD BACK IS TO KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD 'A blazing, full-tilt thriller that entirely justifies the hype' GUARDIAN 'A heart-stopping roller coaster' DAILY MAIL * * * * * YOUR PHONE RINGS. A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD. TO FREE THEM YOU MUST ABDUCT SOMEONE ELSE'S CHILD. YOUR CHILD WILL BE RELEASED WHEN YOUR VICTIM'S PARENTS KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD. IF ANY OF THESE THINGS DON'T HAPPEN: YOUR CHILD WILL BE KILLED. VICTIM. SURVIVOR. ABDUCTOR. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE CHAIN * * * * * DON'T MISS THE LATEST NAIL-BITING THRILLER FROM ADRIAN MCKINTY: THE ISLAND IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. * * * * * THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING THRILLER Winner: Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Winner: Ned Kelly Award for Best International Crime Fiction Winner: International Thriller Writers Awards - Best Hardcover Winner: Macavity Awards - Best International Crime Fiction Winner: Barry Award - Thriller of the Year ***** 'A heart-stopping roller coaster' DAILY MAIL 'The book everyone is talking about' MIRROR 'Scary, plausible, gripping.' IAN RANKIN 'You'll miss meals, sleep, and your stop on the bus - guaranteed.' VAL McDERMID 'I writhed with the pain of withdrawal when I finished it. Deserves to be the popular hit of the year.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Incredibly propulsive and original. You won't shake it for a long time.' STEPHEN KING 'A masterpiece. You will never be able to forget it.' DON WINSLOW 'A unique and unforgettable thriller. Breath-taking, breakneck, brilliant.' MARK BILLINGHAM 'Striking, memorable, should be savoured.' TANA FRENCH 'Explosively brilliant. Genuinely unputdownable. Terribly plausible' OBSERVER 'I may not read a better thriller in my lifetime.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'An electrifying thriller - one of the very best of its kind' FIONA CUMMINS 'What a fantastic idea and perfectly written. I'm quite jealous.' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'Terrifying. Terrific.' MICK HERRON 'THE CHAIN does for parenting what Gone Girl did for marriage. A must-read thriller.' JAMES SWALLOW 'Diabolical, unnerving, relentless.' DENNIS LEHANE 'Utterly brilliant' ELLY GRIFFITHS A 'THRILLER OF THE YEAR' SELECTION FOR: GUARDIAN DAILY TELEGRAPH AMAZON EXPRESS OBSERVER TIME MAGAZINE

The BRAND NEW page-turning instalment in Debbie Young's BESTSELLING cozy crime series, for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie 🩸🔍 It's been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She's looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run. But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item. Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for. With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas? Praise for Debbie Young: 'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter 'A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'I would have given this a 6 if I could have!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'An excellent book!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won't be the last.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.' Goodreads Reviewer, 'This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.' Goodreads Reviewer,

THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CHILD BACK IS TO KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD 'A blazing, full-tilt thriller that entirely justifies the hype' GUARDIAN 'A heart-stopping roller coaster' DAILY MAIL * * * * * YOUR PHONE RINGS. A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD. TO FREE THEM YOU MUST ABDUCT SOMEONE ELSE'S CHILD. YOUR CHILD WILL BE RELEASED WHEN YOUR VICTIM'S PARENTS KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD. IF ANY OF THESE THINGS DON'T HAPPEN: YOUR CHILD WILL BE KILLED. VICTIM. SURVIVOR. ABDUCTOR. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE CHAIN * * * * * DON'T MISS THE LATEST NAIL-BITING THRILLER FROM ADRIAN MCKINTY: THE ISLAND IS AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. * * * * * THE MULTI-AWARD-WINNING THRILLER Winner: Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Winner: Ned Kelly Award for Best International Crime Fiction Winner: International Thriller Writers Awards - Best Hardcover Winner: Macavity Awards - Best International Crime Fiction Winner: Barry Award - Thriller of the Year ***** 'A heart-stopping roller coaster' DAILY MAIL 'The book everyone is talking about' MIRROR 'Scary, plausible, gripping.' IAN RANKIN 'You'll miss meals, sleep, and your stop on the bus - guaranteed.' VAL McDERMID 'I writhed with the pain of withdrawal when I finished it. Deserves to be the popular hit of the year.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Incredibly propulsive and original. You won't shake it for a long time.' STEPHEN KING 'A masterpiece. You will never be able to forget it.' DON WINSLOW 'A unique and unforgettable thriller. Breath-taking, breakneck, brilliant.' MARK BILLINGHAM 'Striking, memorable, should be savoured.' TANA FRENCH 'Explosively brilliant. Genuinely unputdownable. Terribly plausible' OBSERVER 'I may not read a better thriller in my lifetime.' STEVE CAVANAGH 'An electrifying thriller - one of the very best of its kind' FIONA CUMMINS 'What a fantastic idea and perfectly written. I'm quite jealous.' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'Terrifying. Terrific.' MICK HERRON 'THE CHAIN does for parenting what Gone Girl did for marriage. A must-read thriller.' JAMES SWALLOW 'Diabolical, unnerving, relentless.' DENNIS LEHANE 'Utterly brilliant' ELLY GRIFFITHS A 'THRILLER OF THE YEAR' SELECTION FOR: GUARDIAN DAILY TELEGRAPH AMAZON EXPRESS OBSERVER TIME MAGAZINE

Return to Avalon Bay with the third book in New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy's addictive and romantic series College student Cassie Soul hasn't spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that's been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town, excited to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday . . . and maybe find herself a summer fling. She's ready for breathless, heart-pounding passion. And on her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay's fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he's always down for a good time. But . . . maybe not this time? The moment he meets Cassie, he knows she's not the girl you play games with, and the last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart. So, despite his attraction to her, he turns her down. But that awkward hiccup doesn't stop a friendship from developing between the two. Tate even helps Cassie find that fling she's so set on finding. Only it isn't long before he's wondering if he made a huge mistake. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he's ever met. He can't deny it anymore: he wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more. As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they're about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets-and their relationship might not survive when one secret in particular comes to light. Why readers love Avalon Bay: '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, No.1 New York Times bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author 'With plenty of steam alongside the youthful romance, this winsome story about following one's heart will especially appeal to hopeless romantics' Publishers Weekly

"Rouge is a fever dream-a brilliant, intense, unforgettable horror story about a beauty cult with a deeply moving mother-daughter story at its core. Mona Awad's signature and singular imagination and black humor and empathy are on full display here, and her wild-ride of a tale is masterfully grounded in the emotional devastation of childhood and grief. I loved every word of this." -Laura Zigman, author of Small World "There is nobody else like Mona Awad, daring enough to plunge her hands-rings and all-into the viscera of story and discover an unsettling beauty within. ROUGE is her most magnetic work yet, a thrilling dystopian romp that knows that beneath the glossy, aspirational veneer of self-care lurks the same old gothic abyss." -Alexandra Kleeman, author of Something New Under the Sun "A brilliant, biting critique of western beauty standards as well as a soaring, phantasmagoric, Angela Carter-esque fairy tale about trauma and the loss of self. Rouge is deeply unsettling, funny, obsessive, and unlike anything I've read. A truly mesmerizing read." -Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts "Unsettling, whimsical, and moving, Rouge is an authentic, innovative kind of narrative magic that's both surreal and absolute. A striking novel of incandescence and heart." -Iain Reid, author of I'm Thinking of Ending Things From the critically acclaimed author of Bunny comes a horror-tinted, gothic fairy tale about a lonely dress shop clerk whose mother's unexpected death sends her down a treacherous path in pursuit of youth and beauty. Can she escape her mother's fate-and find a connection that is more than skin deep? For as long as she can remember, Belle has been insidiously obsessed with her skin and skincare videos. When her estranged mother Noelle mysteriously dies, Belle finds herself back in Southern California, dealing with her mother's considerable debts and grappling with lingering questions about her death. The stakes escalate when a strange woman in red appears at the funeral, offering a tantalizing clue about her mother's demise, followed by a cryptic video about a transformative spa experience. With the help of a pair of red shoes, Belle is lured into the barbed embrace of La Maison de Méduse, the same lavish, culty spa her mother to which her mother was devoted. There, Belle discovers the frightening secret behind her (and her mother's) obsession with the mirror-and the great shimmering depths (and demons) that lurk on the other side of the glass. Snow White meets Eyes Wide Shut in this surreal descent into the dark side of beauty, envy, grief, and the complicated love between mothers and daughters. With black humor and seductive horror, ROUGE explores the cult-like nature of the beauty industry-as well as the danger of internalizing its pitiless gaze. Brimming with California sunshine and blood-red rose petals, ROUGE holds up a warped mirror to our relationship with mortality, our collective fixation with the surface, and the wondrous, deep longing that might lie beneath.

They set rules for the summer - and broke every single one . . . Renley Gossage has nothing but a struggling candy shop and a dream. She is determined to make it as Cape Meril's confectionary queen with no help, no shortcuts - and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy. Theo Williams never thought he'd be flying across an ocean to propose to a stranger, but here he is, knocking on Renley's door with a shiny diamond. She's the one person who might be able to stop his life from falling apart, so he's here with a marriage proposal - and more importantly for Renley, a business proposal . . . The Deal: Theo needs a wife so his stiff-upper-lipped father won't cut him off. Renley needs a financial backer, even if she's too stubborn to admit it. The Rules: One fake engagement. One summer. Zero romance. But between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbours, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real. Except Renley can't let go of the idea that standing on her own two feet means not accepting help. And Theo's past is about to catch up with him. By the time the candy shop doors reopen, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling - or a happily ever after worth breaking the rules for . . . Everyone is OBSESSED with Rules for the Summer: ' LOVED ... How many boxes does this book check? ¿ ummm ALL OF THEM!... oh boy, do you feel the heat! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' INCREDIBLE ... I mean I felt I may need to go take a cold shower after reading a couple scenes! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿... So so soooo good! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this story!!!!... I was laughing so hard!!!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' PERFECT ... I will never think about truth or dare the same again... Theo had me full on BLUSHING while strolling the aisles of Costco. If the people ONLY KNEW! Phew. Amazing .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me laughing from the start & it never let up!... gosh, was it a fun ride!! ... swoony, sweet, and heartfelt read that will have you loving every second... will have you swooning & sweating .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me laughing out loud crying while also being so sweet and swoony! Hands down the funniest MQ book that I've read!... phenomenal 10/10 ... delicious ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG ... I fell in love... absolutely obsessed .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me both laughing and crying and I loved every second ¿¿¿¿... 100000/10 .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

They set rules for the summer - and broke every single one . . . Renley Gossage has nothing but a struggling candy shop and a dream. She is determined to make it as Cape Meril's confectionary queen with no help, no shortcuts - and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy. Theo Williams never thought he'd be flying across an ocean to propose to a stranger, but here he is, knocking on Renley's door with a shiny diamond. She's the one person who might be able to stop his life from falling apart, so he's here with a marriage proposal - and more importantly for Renley, a business proposal . . . The Deal: Theo needs a wife so his stiff-upper-lipped father won't cut him off. Renley needs a financial backer, even if she's too stubborn to admit it. The Rules: One fake engagement. One summer. Zero romance. But between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbours, and the chaotic schemes of Renley's aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real. Except Renley can't let go of the idea that standing on her own two feet means not accepting help. And Theo's past is about to catch up with him. By the time the candy shop doors reopen, they'll have to decide if this is just a summer fling - or a happily ever after worth breaking the rules for . . . Everyone is OBSESSED with Rules for the Summer: ' LOVED ... How many boxes does this book check? ¿ ummm ALL OF THEM!... oh boy, do you feel the heat! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' INCREDIBLE ... I mean I felt I may need to go take a cold shower after reading a couple scenes! ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿... So so soooo good! ¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this story!!!!... I was laughing so hard!!!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' PERFECT ... I will never think about truth or dare the same again... Theo had me full on BLUSHING while strolling the aisles of Costco. If the people ONLY KNEW! Phew. Amazing .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me laughing from the start & it never let up!... gosh, was it a fun ride!! ... swoony, sweet, and heartfelt read that will have you loving every second... will have you swooning & sweating .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me laughing out loud crying while also being so sweet and swoony! Hands down the funniest MQ book that I've read!... phenomenal 10/10 ... delicious ¿¿¿¿' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' OMG ... I fell in love... absolutely obsessed .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me both laughing and crying and I loved every second ¿... 100000/10 .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Return to Avalon Bay with the third book in New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy's addictive and romantic series College student Cassie Soul hasn't spent an entire summer in Avalon Bay in years, not since her parents divorced and her mother spitefully whisked her away to Boston. Now that her grandmother is selling the boardwalk hotel that's been in their family for five decades, Cassie returns to the quaint beach town, excited to spend time with family, ring in her twenty-first birthday . . . and maybe find herself a summer fling. She's ready for breathless, heart-pounding passion. And on her first night in town, she finds the perfect candidate: Tate Bartlett, Avalon Bay's fun-loving golden boy. Tate, sailing instructor and lovable player, is no stranger to flings. In fact, he's always down for a good time. But . . . maybe not this time? The moment he meets Cassie, he knows she's not the girl you play games with, and the last thing he wants to do is risk breaking her heart. So, despite his attraction to her, he turns her down. But that awkward hiccup doesn't stop a friendship from developing between the two. Tate even helps Cassie find that fling she's so set on finding. Only it isn't long before he's wondering if he made a huge mistake. Cassie is gorgeous, hilarious, and, frankly, the coolest person he's ever met. He can't deny it anymore: he wants that fling now. Big-time. And maybe even something more. As Cassie and Tate walk the line between friends and lovers, they're about to discover that their situation is the least complicated part of this equation. Because Avalon Bay is full of secrets-and their relationship might not survive when one secret in particular comes to light. Why readers love Avalon Bay: '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, No.1 New York Times bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author 'With plenty of steam alongside the youthful romance, this winsome story about following one's heart will especially appeal to hopeless romantics' Publishers Weekly

IS IT POSSIBLE... That there exists an ancient mystery that lies behind the events of the modern world? An ancient object created over 2000 years ago and yet is altering the course of world history? The secret behind the events of our age, the past, present, and the future? Could it lie behind the greatest calamities of the modern world . . . - The rise of Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich - World War I - The Holocaust - World War II - The spread of Marxism - The rise of the Soviet Union - Nuclear war - The near end of the world - What is yet to come, even a new world order - And much, much more . . . And where is it bringing the world? Who is the dark angel? And what are the unseen forces at work and moving behind the events of the modern world? In what may be his most stunning and monumental book yet, The Altar of Pergamon: The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World , #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jonathan Cahn opens up the ancient mystery that has affected and is affecting everyone on earth . . . even you! For the first time in years, Cahn reveals the mystery through a story, the spellbinding account of Ariel Herzog, a skeptic known for dismantling the claims of the supernatural, but who receives a cryptic page of a secret book. The page opens up an ancient mystery. The mystery will lead Herzog and an unlikely ally, Lara Winter, to undertake a journey that will span the globe to unlock the mystery, page by page, revelation by revelation. The journey will take them from New York City to Istanbul, to Berlin, to Eastern Europe, to Moscow, New Mexico, Havana, Jerusalem, and beyond. In each place, they will encounter a mysterious agent connected to the mystery holding the keys to unlock the next secret and piece of the puzzle. But they are not alone. They will find themselves watched, tracked, and pursued by the members of a dark organization who have guarded the mystery from ancient times. And those who draw too close to unlocking its secret do so at the risk or cost of their lives. The Altar of Pergamon will reveal the Visitor, the Man in the Bazaar, the Dark Kingdom, the Monster's Birth, the Guardians of the Throne, the Wizard, the Hall of Mirrors, the Stranger on the Train, the Dark Priesthood, the Ancient Matrix, the Black Gate, the Winged Creature, the Unholy of Holies, the Lightning of the Gods, the Woman and the Beast, What Was and Is to Come, the End of All Things, and much, much more. It may sound like a thriller... a fantasy... something out of an Indiana Jones adventure... Lord of the Rings... or the DaVinci Code . . . But The Altar of Pergamon is different from all of these ... Because the mystery it reveals is not fiction It's real ... It will change the way you see the world. It has already altered the course of world history... and maybe even your life. It is the mystery on which the future of the world hangs in the balance. And your future may depend on it. The Altar of Pergamon - The Mystery of the Dark Angel and the Future of the World - the book you can't afford not to read!