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Winner of the Los Angeles Times' Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction Winner of the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction Winner of the Ferro-Grumley award for LGBTQ Fiction Finalist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Longlisted for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award A stunning and compelling novel for fans of PACHINKO, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, and SHUGGIE BAIN 'The pages crackle with the tension of a Hollywood thriller . . . an enticing, engaging read' The Times 'Cinema Love is not just an extraordinary debut but a future classic' Jessamine Chan, author of The School for Good Mothers For over thirty years, Old Second and Bao Mei have cobbled together a meagre existence in New York City's Chinatown. But unlike other couples, these two share an unusual past. In rural Fuzhou, before they emigrated, they frequented the Workers' Cinema, where gay men cruised for love. While classic war films played, Old Second and his fellow countrymen found intimacy in the privacy of the Workers' Cinema's screening rooms. Elsewhere, in the box office, Bao Mei sold tickets to closeted men - guarding their privacy and finding her own happiness with the projectionist. But when their secrets are unveiled, they set in motion a series of haunting events that propel Old Second and Bao Mei towards an uncertain future in America. Spanning three timelines - post-socialist China, 1980s Chinatown, and contemporary New York - Cinema Love is a tender epic about men and women who find themselves in forbidden and frustrated relationships as they grapple with the past and their unspoken desires. 'An ambitious and promising debut' Irish Times 'I loved it. Cinema Love fizzes with energy. The characters are rich and warm and the prose is perfect. Jiaming Tang is a remarkable new voice' Fiona Mozley, author of Booker-shortlisted Elmet 'A tender and enrapturing feat of storytelling' Vanessa Chan, author of The Storm We Made

Imagine what our world might look like if Christians became known for remarkable love, as well as life-giving truth.   The stakes are high and the need is great for Christians to represent Jesus to a watching world. And today, we have more influence than ever before--for better and for worse. We are among the first generations to have access to a global megaphone through social media. But it's not enough to speak truth louder to a noisy culture. To counter the reputation Christians have earned, our love must be just as loud.  Ask evangelist Matt Brown, and he will tell you Christians today are facing a crisis of influence. In our rush to speak truth to today's tensions, cultural issues, and trending controversies, it becomes all too easy to focus on proving our points rather than extending God's grace. Conversely, when we seek only to love yet never proclaim a better way, we short-circuit God's plan. Truth Plus Love invites you to rediscover the biblical framework for engaging culture as ambassadors of Christ. Through biblical insight, cultural analysis, and practical principles, Matt Brown outlines how to champion truth without compromise, how to love unconditionally, and ultimately, how to step into this great adventure of representing God to the world. It's hard, it's messy, and it's the unfinished project of a lifetime, yet here we find our great adventure: representing God to a watching world.

A sapphic rival-to-lovers story about two counselors who find an unexpected romance during a summer they will never forget! Perfect for fans of Auriane Desombre''s beloved debut I Think I Love You. Ivy Raines needs camp for an escape like she did as a child. After going through a very public breakup with her first girlfriend and teen TV show mega star, she wants nothing more than a summer of sunshine, friends and s'mores as newest counselor. But when she signs up to run the camp's musical production she soon finds herself in a rivalry she didn't see coming with the co-director, Rynn. She's bossy and thinks she knows everything because she's been most experienced counselor. Worse, it's a girl Ivy had a falling out with when she was younger. It's the last thing Ivy needs while going through a breakup but as tension between them builds, sparks begin to fly brighter than a campfire. As the days get hotter, will Ivy discover she can still have the summer escape she needed after all...in the way her heart has always wanted?

She's the ultimate professional. He's the ultimate distraction... The brand-new workplace romance perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sally Thorne, Portia MacIntosh and Emily Henry. 'Warm, witty and uplifting, if you love a workplace romance or can relate to the pressure to be perfect, then this is for you' Becky Hunter, One Moment 'Full of charming, swoon worthy moments and just the right amount of chaos' Chloe Ford, Work Trip 'A truly escapist read, packed with romance and charm' Julie Haworth, Bea's Book Wagon 'Loxton's signature wit and warmth shining on every page' Eleanor Vendrell, The Great Orchid Heist ' Smart, sassy and brimming with delicious tension' Christy McKellen, So That Happened Lizzy Brinks has it all under control. At least that's what she'd tell you. Smart, calm and just a little terrifying, she's the woman who fixes everything - except her own life. Between caring for her family, wrangling her escape-artist cat Pebble, and keeping her boss Esme Kaminska's art empire afloat, Lizzy doesn't have time for romance. Then Esme connects with influencer Ajax Banks, and Lizzy's world collides with his right-hand man, Oliver MacLeod. He's charming. He's infuriating. He's far too good-looking to be trustworthy. And now she's supposed to work with him on a catastrophic new dating app idea. When a work trip to Venice leads to some disastrous revelations, Lizzy must decide if she can stay cool when her heart's on the line. Because sometimes, love is the one thing you just can't plan for. Tropes include: * Rivals to lovers * Workplace romance * Slow burn * Grumpy x sunshine

¿¿¿¿¿ A sweet and sexy enemies-to-lovers romance about a wellness influencer who returns to her late aunt’s ranch in Colorado where she clashes with the grumpy and handsome head rancher. She’s here to sell my ranch, but now I think she might steal my heart. Rory Jones prided herself on the successful life she’d built as a wellness influencer and author—until she walked in on her boyfriend with another woman after a family funeral. Forced to run away to her late great aunt’s ranch in Colorado, Rory’s hoping that fixing up and selling the place will help her find her confidence and inspiration to write again. But Wyatt Hensley, the grumpy head rancher, isn’t willing to hand over the reins to the job he gave everything up for. Especially not to a yoga-loving, manifestation guru who doesn’t even know how to ride a horse. Yet, with a past that’s taught him to not bother dreaming anymore, even Wyatt knows he can’t hold on forever. Until one day they strike a deal that might just save both of their careers—help Rory turn the ranch into a wellness retreat and Wyatt can stay. With Rory’s shattered self-confidence and Wyatt’s last drop of hope also on the line, staying professional is a must. But can they ignore the sizzling tension growing between them that could jeopardize it all? Especially when the rocky path ahead seems a lot easier with the other riding beside them. Perfect for readers who love: Enemies to lovers Grumpy/sunshine Opposites attract Workplace romance Small-town romance Cowboy/rancher romance

¿¿¿¿¿ A sweet and sexy enemies-to-lovers romance about a wellness influencer who returns to her late aunt’s ranch in Colorado where she clashes with the grumpy and handsome head rancher. She’s here to sell my ranch, but now I think she might steal my heart. Rory Jones prided herself on the successful life she’d built as a wellness influencer and author—until she walked in on her boyfriend with another woman after a family funeral. Forced to run away to her late great aunt’s ranch in Colorado, Rory’s hoping that fixing up and selling the place will help her find her confidence and inspiration to write again. But Wyatt Hensley, the grumpy head rancher, isn’t willing to hand over the reins to the job he gave everything up for. Especially not to a yoga-loving, manifestation guru who doesn’t even know how to ride a horse. Yet, with a past that’s taught him to not bother dreaming anymore, even Wyatt knows he can’t hold on forever. Until one day they strike a deal that might just save both of their careers—help Rory turn the ranch into a wellness retreat and Wyatt can stay. With Rory’s shattered self-confidence and Wyatt’s last drop of hope also on the line, staying professional is a must. But can they ignore the sizzling tension growing between them that could jeopardize it all? Especially when the rocky path ahead seems a lot easier with the other riding beside them. Perfect for readers who love: Enemies to lovers Grumpy/sunshine Opposites attract Workplace romance Small-town romance Cowboy/rancher romance

A connection that's more than supernatural emerges between two rival tour guides who wish they could ghost each other in this sparkling romantic comedy from USA Today bestselling author Mallory Marlowe. Paranormal medium Rory Woods spends her days offering psychic readings at her family's Ye Olde Spirit Shop and nights haunting the streets of Boston as a ghost tour guide. Sure, business at the shop could be better, but she's proud of her work. Enter Ezra Blackwell: noted thorn in Rory's side, the shop's resident horror history fanatic, and - though she'd only admit it under threat of medieval torture - a handsome, charismatic tour guide. Rory can't stand Ezra's know-it-all, showoff behavior. Ezra loves to tease the gorgeous, uptight medium at the shop. And when the two are forced to run a tour together? It's no wonder they disturb a matchmaking ghost who places a spell on them. Saddled with perpetual bad luck unless they're physically near one another, Rory and Ezra will try anything, from séances to kissing, before the jinx wreaks havoc on both their careers. But in their quest to appease the spirit, they realisee that growing closer might not be the curse they thought... PRAISE FOR ENTITIES TO LOVERS: 'Steamy, smart, and full of self-reflection, Entities to Lovers is the perfect book for fall' - Chelsea Curto 'Utterly charming, deliciously spooky, and cosy to boot' - Lana Ferguson 'I laughed, I swooned, and couldn't stop flipping the pages. I dare anyone not to fall for Ezra, Rory, and their haunted slice of Boston' - Grace Reilly 'The tension is electric, the banter is flawless, and the chemistry is downright cursed...in the best way. Consider me completely obsessed!' - Chip Pons 'Mallory Marlowe delivers a book that is everything a romantic comedy should be and more' - Maria J. Morillo

Winner of the Los Angeles Times' Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction Winner of the Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction Winner of the Ferro-Grumley award for LGBTQ Fiction Finalist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Longlisted for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award A stunning and compelling novel for fans of PACHINKO, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, and SHUGGIE BAIN 'The pages crackle with the tension of a Hollywood thriller . . . an enticing, engaging read' The Times 'Cinema Love is not just an extraordinary debut but a future classic' Jessamine Chan, author of The School for Good Mothers For over thirty years, Old Second and Bao Mei have cobbled together a meagre existence in New York City's Chinatown. But unlike other couples, these two share an unusual past. In rural Fuzhou, before they emigrated, they frequented the Workers' Cinema, where gay men cruised for love. While classic war films played, Old Second and his fellow countrymen found intimacy in the privacy of the Workers' Cinema's screening rooms. Elsewhere, in the box office, Bao Mei sold tickets to closeted men - guarding their privacy and finding her own happiness with the projectionist. But when their secrets are unveiled, they set in motion a series of haunting events that propel Old Second and Bao Mei towards an uncertain future in America. Spanning three timelines - post-socialist China, 1980s Chinatown, and contemporary New York - Cinema Love is a tender epic about men and women who find themselves in forbidden and frustrated relationships as they grapple with the past and their unspoken desires. 'An ambitious and promising debut' Irish Times 'I loved it. Cinema Love fizzes with energy. The characters are rich and warm and the prose is perfect. Jiaming Tang is a remarkable new voice' Fiona Mozley, author of Booker-shortlisted Elmet 'A tender and enrapturing feat of storytelling' Vanessa Chan, author of The Storm We Made

A sapphic rival-to-lovers story about two counselors who find an unexpected romance during a summer they will never forget! Perfect for fans of Auriane Desombre''s beloved debut I Think I Love You.   Ivy Raines needs camp for an escape like she did as a child. After going through a very public breakup with her first girlfriend and teen TV show mega star, she wants nothing more than a summer of sunshine, friends and s'mores as newest counselor.  But when she signs up to run the camp's musical production she soon finds herself in a rivalry she didn't see coming with the co-director, Rynn. She's bossy and thinks she knows everything because she's been most experienced counselor. Worse, it's a girl Ivy had a falling out with when she was younger.  It's the last thing Ivy needs while going through a breakup but as tension between them builds, sparks begin to fly brighter than a campfire.  As the days get hotter, will Ivy discover she can still have the summer escape she needed after all...in the way her heart has always wanted?

One writer, one editor, one hot summer . . . Will this be a romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan’s father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish—and writer’s block. Enter Sam Avery : Frank Sheridan fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to Ciara’s doorstep—red pen ready. At first, Ciara and Sam butt heads with crackling energy. But with the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel, and secure Frank's legacy. As the summer heats up, so, too, does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them see coming?

Five full audiobooks — one irresistible price. For a limited time, binge over 40 hours of passion, rivalry, revenge, obsession, and slow-burn desire. If you crave enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, scoundrels undone by love, and heroines who refuse to yield, this collection gives your heart — and your headphones — everything they want. You'll meet dukes and battle-scarred Highlanders who swore they would never love… yet fate, defiance, and fierce women bring them to their knees. Included Audiobooks 1) All Duke and Bothered He married her for vengeance. She refuses to submit. When hate turns to hunger, will either survive the truth? 2) Betting Against the Scoundrel A wager. A wallflower. The rake who vowed never to love — until she bets against him. 3) Duke of Rath London's darkest duke meets the woman determined to break every rule he lives by — including the ones carved into his heart. 4) Highlander's Captive She is lost in time. He is sworn to his clan. Can love conquer centuries — and captivity — before war tears them apart? 5) When the Duke Bought a Wife (Bonus novella) She was a bargain — until she became the only thing he could never risk losing. Five love stories where hate smolders into hunger, enemies become lovers, and pride is the final seduction. If you devour explosive chemistry, stubborn heroes, daring heroines, gritty stakes, and delicious surrender, you'll feast on this steamy audiobook bundle by bestselling author Mariah Stone. Grab your headphones, press play, and surrender to the men you were meant to resist.

She's the ultimate professional. He's the ultimate distraction... The brand-new workplace romance perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sally Thorne, Portia MacIntosh and Emily Henry. 'Warm, witty and uplifting, if you love a workplace romance or can relate to the pressure to be perfect, then this is for you' Becky Hunter, One Moment 'Full of charming, swoon worthy moments and just the right amount of chaos' Chloe Ford, Work Trip 'A truly escapist read, packed with romance and charm' Julie Haworth, Bea's Book Wagon 'Loxton's signature wit and warmth shining on every page' Eleanor Vendrell, The Great Orchid Heist ' Smart, sassy and brimming with delicious tension' Christy McKellen, So That Happened Lizzy Brinks has it all under control. At least that's what she'd tell you.  Smart, calm and just a little terrifying, she's the woman who fixes everything - except her own life. Between caring for her family, wrangling her escape-artist cat Pebble, and keeping her boss Esme Kaminska's art empire afloat, Lizzy doesn't have time for romance. Then Esme connects with influencer Ajax Banks, and Lizzy's world collides with his right-hand man, Oliver MacLeod. He's charming. He's infuriating. He's far too good-looking to be trustworthy. And now she's supposed to work with him on a catastrophic new dating app idea. When a work trip to Venice leads to some disastrous revelations, Lizzy must decide if she can stay cool when her heart's on the line. Because sometimes, love is the one thing you just can't plan for. Tropes include: * Rivals to lovers * Workplace romance * Slow burn * Grumpy x sunshine

Fall in love all over again with Alicia Jasinska’s enchanting spirit world steeped in Slavic folklore. This second entry in the queer romantasy duology, Spirits and Saints, teems with magic, mischief, and polyamorous romance. DELUXE CASE ART: Slip away the dust jacket on this lavishly designed hardcover to unveil a gorgeous illustration! After a kiss from Kazik, the town’s grumpy exorcist, restores Gisela’s humanity, she is finally free to leave the magical spa town of Leśna Woda and return to her mortal family. But a dark revelation roots her in place: Aleksey, the other boy she has fallen for, is possessed by a forest demon. Tension flares between Gisela and Aleksey when they are forced to team up to help rescue a sky nymph, and Gisela finds herself torn about whether to spill Aleksey’s secret to Kazik. Would the exorcist destroy the demon to rescue the boy he’s possessed? And could Gisela bear to lose the Aleksey she’s fallen in love with? When an old friend of Kazik’s forces Aleksey to reveal himself, Gisela is spirited away to the forest realm with Aleksey. There, she uncovers startling truths about the demon—and a plot to wrest control of Leśna Woda’s magical waters. Are all forest spirits wicked and bloodthirsty? Or are reparations and a mortal reckoning long overdue? This darkly enchanting sequel to book one of the Spirits and Saints duology, This Fatal Kiss, is told in alternating points of view and introduces new spirits to readers while expanding its cozy, folkloric world. A queer friendly romance for readers who enjoy love triangles, beguiling mysteries, and grandfatherly house spirits masquerading as chubby orange cats!

*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse.

Our favorite gamer couple faces their first trial in real life. The sixth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane’s spirits are dashed when her in-person meeting with Yui goes wrong. Tensions rise when Yui’s boyfriend shows up and sparks a fight, forcing Yamada to step in. But will Yamada be able to comfort Akane in the aftermath of such disappointment? Meanwhile, what will become of their guild in the face of this new conflict? Volume 6 includes Chapters 51-62.

Our favorite gamer couple faces their first trial in real life. The sixth volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999. Akane’s spirits are dashed when her in-person meeting with Yui goes wrong. Tensions rise when Yui’s boyfriend shows up and sparks a fight, forcing Yamada to step in. But will Yamada be able to comfort Akane in the aftermath of such disappointment? Meanwhile, what will become of their guild in the face of this new conflict? Volume 6 includes Chapters 51-62.

After a heated rivalry turns into an unexpected truce, two rival field hockey stars discover something deeper than competition between them in this queer YA romance perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy and Cleat Cute! "A masterclass in romantic tension."-Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda Evelyn was raised to see field hockey as war. Before she could write her own name, her family's legacy on the field was already spelled out. Every step Evelyn takes toward glory is within a footprint her mother left behind. And no step matters more than this next one, with Evelyn about to lead her varsity team into their final battle season. Evelyn is beyond ready to score the Nationals title and win the critical scholarship to her mom's alma mater that comes with it. This year, she's out for blood, and nothing can stand in her way... ...except for Rosa Alvarez, the highly talented new recruit on her biggest rival's team. After a humiliating homecoming game and follow-up prank leave the two enemies in a stalemate, they grudgingly strike a deal to help each other overcome their weaknesses on the field. But the more time Evelyn spends with Rosa, the more she finds herself casting her hardened armor aside, until she begins to wonder what life might be like if she left the battlefield behind and fought for love instead. "This one's definitely a keeper!"-Jennifer Dugan, bestselling author of Some Girls Do

'Those looking for the next Lessons in Chemistry - a story of ferociously bright, feisty women holding their own in a man's world - may have found it ... this is a rich read, heartbreaking, engrossing and intellectually stimulating' New Zealand Listener 'Sweeping and intimate . a gorgeous meditation on roads not taken' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures 'A magnificent, spellbinding love story' CLARE LESLIE HALL, author of Broken Country _____ 1976, Rhode Island. Lily Webb has spent years trying to build a steady, predictable life, far from her hometown marred by tragedy and the sister she cannot seem to save from herself. Jane was always the brilliant one: fierce, complicated and drawn to the mysteries of the universe. But after their mother's death, Jane's gifts became entangled with addiction, pulling the sisters into a cycle of love, guilt and heartbreak that neither could escape. Lily has found comfort in a quiet marriage to a devoted scientist, one who opened her eyes to the beauty of the natural world and offered her safety and stability. But when her first love, a boy she lost under devastating circumstances, returns, Lily is forced to confront the past she thought she had buried. As old wounds reopen, and her fragile bond with Jane grows ever more tenuous, Lily must navigate the tension between the life she's built and the life she once imagined for herself. A decades-spanning tale rich with questions of faith, science and the ties that hold us together, Laws of Love and Logic is a compelling, emotionally gripping novel about sisterhood, forgiveness and the complicated nature of love.

'Those looking for the next Lessons in Chemistry - a story of ferociously bright, feisty women holding their own in a man's world - may have found it ... this is a rich read, heartbreaking, engrossing and intellectually stimulating' New Zealand Listener 'Sweeping and intimate . a gorgeous meditation on roads not taken' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures 'A magnificent, spellbinding love story' CLARE LESLIE HALL, author of Broken Country _____ 1976, Rhode Island. Lily Webb has spent years trying to build a steady, predictable life, far from her hometown marred by tragedy and the sister she cannot seem to save from herself. Jane was always the brilliant one: fierce, complicated and drawn to the mysteries of the universe. But after their mother's death, Jane's gifts became entangled with addiction, pulling the sisters into a cycle of love, guilt and heartbreak that neither could escape. Lily has found comfort in a quiet marriage to a devoted scientist, one who opened her eyes to the beauty of the natural world and offered her safety and stability. But when her first love, a boy she lost under devastating circumstances, returns, Lily is forced to confront the past she thought she had buried. As old wounds reopen, and her fragile bond with Jane grows ever more tenuous, Lily must navigate the tension between the life she's built and the life she once imagined for herself. A decades-spanning tale rich with questions of faith, science and the ties that hold us together, Laws of Love and Logic is a compelling, emotionally gripping novel about sisterhood, forgiveness and the complicated nature of love.

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series. ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . t he good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay_friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . ' 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 Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series. ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . the good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay¿friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . '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 Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.

"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD Small-town, big characters, four addictive love stories . . . meet the single dads of Rose Hill's recreational bowling team. Perfect for fans of steamy romance, Lucy Score, and Elsie's smash hit Chestnut Springs series. ____ She's been driving him wild for years . . . t he good kind of wild. The kind of wild that comes with wanting your best friend's little sister and knowing you can't have her. Forbes may have labeled Ford Grant the World's Hottest Billionaire, but all he cares about is escaping the press and opening a recording studio in gorgeous small town Rose Hill. Something that comes to a screeching halt when he ends up face-to-face with a young girl who claims he's her biological father. Now, he spends his days balancing business with parenting a sullen twelve-year-old, all while trying desperately to keep his hands the hell off his best friend's sister, Rosie Belmont. After living in the city, Rosie came blasting back into town like a storm. Beautiful, messy, and chaotic. And one wide-eyed, desperate plea for a job is all it takes for Ford to hire her. He vows to keep her at arm's length. Tries to stick to scowls and grumpy one-liners. But with her, verbal sparring is a type of foreplay_friction that soon turns to blistering heat. Ford knows damn well he shouldn't cross this line. But shouldn't and can't are two very different things. And the only thing he truly can't do is resist her. Readers can't get enough of Wild Love . . . ' 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 Love was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of April 2024. Wild Eyes was an instant Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of September 2024.

Can they write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. -------------------------- 'El-Fassi is the master of cosy spice! Brigitte Knightley, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy 'Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy' Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual' Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars 'Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy and beautifully inclusive' Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches -------------------------- Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel's film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she's unfazed. What she's less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh... until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? -------------------------- 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual, Love at First Fright has it all - charming and evocative prose, a gripping plot, and swoon-worthy chemistry between two imperfect people who just happen to be perfect together.' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tusk Love 'El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love At First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships. . . A low stakes, high spice read for fans of enemies-to-lovers ft. a Stern Brunch Daddy.' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Best Hex Ever is a hard act to follow, but Love at First Fright does it so well! Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy, and beautifully inclusive - I loved this every bit as much as the first.' Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 'The perfect mix of sweet, sexy, soft, and spooky - horny in all the best ways without losing its tenderness, honesty, or sensitivity to the messy realities of grief, shame, anxiety, and show business.' Shelly Jay Shore, USA Today bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting 'Charming, witty, and bingeable! Love At First Fright is my newest 5-star read. Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm Series By turns absolutely sizzling and surprisingly tender, Love at First Fright offers a delightful escape into a world full of movie stars, best-selling writers, sapphic ghosts, old haunted British mansions, and much delicious kink. I adored it! Jamie Pacton, co-author of Homegrown Magic and author of The Absinthe Underground 'From the first ghost to the final page, this paranormal romance between a haunted horror author and her way-too-hot leading man had me smiling, and often blushing. Such spooky, swoony, and warm-hearted fun.' Rebecca Podos, co-author of Homegrown Magic and winner of the Lambda Literary Award.

Can they write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. -------------------------- 'El-Fassi is the master of cosy spice! Brigitte Knightley, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy 'Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy' Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual' Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars 'Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy and beautifully inclusive' Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches -------------------------- Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel's film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she's unfazed. What she's less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh... until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? -------------------------- 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual, Love at First Fright has it all - charming and evocative prose, a gripping plot, and swoon-worthy chemistry between two imperfect people who just happen to be perfect together.' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tusk Love 'El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love At First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships. . . A low stakes, high spice read for fans of enemies-to-lovers ft. a Stern Brunch Daddy.' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Best Hex Ever is a hard act to follow, but Love at First Fright does it so well! Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy, and beautifully inclusive - I loved this every bit as much as the first.' Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 'The perfect mix of sweet, sexy, soft, and spooky - horny in all the best ways without losing its tenderness, honesty, or sensitivity to the messy realities of grief, shame, anxiety, and show business.' Shelly Jay Shore, USA Today bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting 'Charming, witty, and bingeable! Love At First Fright is my newest 5-star read. Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm Series By turns absolutely sizzling and surprisingly tender, Love at First Fright offers a delightful escape into a world full of movie stars, best-selling writers, sapphic ghosts, old haunted British mansions, and much delicious kink. I adored it! Jamie Pacton, co-author of Homegrown Magic and author of The Absinthe Underground 'From the first ghost to the final page, this paranormal romance between a haunted horror author and her way-too-hot leading man had me smiling, and often blushing. Such spooky, swoony, and warm-hearted fun.' Rebecca Podos, co-author of Homegrown Magic and winner of the Lambda Literary Award.

Can they write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? In this cosy and spicy paranormal romance from the author of Best Hex Ever, a successful horror writer whose novel is being adapted into a movie clashes with the lead actor on set in a haunted mansion. -------------------------- 'El-Fassi is the master of cosy spice! Brigitte Knightley, The Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy 'Addictive and adorable, sweet and sexy' Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual' Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars 'Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy and beautifully inclusive' Sangu Mandanna, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches -------------------------- Rosemary is a successful horror author with a secret: she can see ghosts. So when the set of her hit novel's film adaptation turns out to be a haunted countryside manor, she's unfazed. What she's less prepared for is the maddeningly handsome, completely miscast actor playing her leading man. Ellis is a Hollywood heartthrob tired of his action-hero persona. Instead, he dreams of being a serious actor, and having free time to spend gardening with his dog. Landing the lead in a historical horror movie is his chance to start fresh... until he discovers the author tried to have him replaced. But as filming progresses, and the manor's ghosts make their presence known, the chemistry between Rosemary and Ellis becomes undeniable. With secrets being spilled, sparks flying, and spirits stirring up trouble, can they face their demons and write themselves a happily-ever-after before it's a wrap? -------------------------- 'Delightfully spooky and heartstoppingly sensual, Love at First Fright has it all - charming and evocative prose, a gripping plot, and swoon-worthy chemistry between two imperfect people who just happen to be perfect together.' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of Tusk Love 'El-Fassi is a master of cosy spice! Love At First Fright strikes a perfect balance between wholesome and smutty, featuring El-Fassi's trademark chemistry (the tension!), magic, and delightful friendships. . . A low stakes, high spice read for fans of enemies-to-lovers ft. a Stern Brunch Daddy.' Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy 'Best Hex Ever is a hard act to follow, but Love at First Fright does it so well! Wonderfully warm, deliciously sexy, and beautifully inclusive - I loved this every bit as much as the first.' Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches 'The perfect mix of sweet, sexy, soft, and spooky - horny in all the best ways without losing its tenderness, honesty, or sensitivity to the messy realities of grief, shame, anxiety, and show business.' Shelly Jay Shore, USA Today bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting 'Charming, witty, and bingeable! Love At First Fright is my newest 5-star read. Stephanie Archer, author of The Vancouver Storm Series By turns absolutely sizzling and surprisingly tender, Love at First Fright offers a delightful escape into a world full of movie stars, best-selling writers, sapphic ghosts, old haunted British mansions, and much delicious kink. I adored it! Jamie Pacton, co-author of Homegrown Magic and author of The Absinthe Underground 'From the first ghost to the final page, this paranormal romance between a haunted horror author and her way-too-hot leading man had me smiling, and often blushing. Such spooky, swoony, and warm-hearted fun.' Rebecca Podos, co-author of Homegrown Magic and winner of the Lambda Literary Award.

There's an orphanage that's actually a boot camp, turning out magical child soldiers for a gruesome war. Yet love finds a way to blossom amid bloodshed, in this dramatic, much-anticipated yuri manga that is spiritrual kin to the likes of Revolutionary Girl Utena, Otherside Picnic, and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury. An Unforgivable Betrayal Upon discovering her powerful magic, Sheena spends her days training, desperately longing for a way to protect Mimi from bodily harm and suffering. However, as an immortal soldier, Mimi refuses Sheena’s attempts to contribute to the war efforts. This rejection causes tension between the two, and love may not be enough to heal Sheena’s wounded heart. Can Sheena and Mimi finally see eye to eye and overcome their conflicting attitudes toward the war? Love blossoms amid bloodshed in a new, enthralling dystopian yuri manga

The feel-good, hilarious and swoon-worthy new book from the author of MR WRONG NUMBER 'I was obsessed with Hallie and Jack right from the start' 5* READER REVIEW 'Lynn Painter never fails to make the best romcoms and this was no different! This had EVERYTHING - fake dating, only one bed, jealous love interest - I loved every SECOND!' 5* READER REVIEW 'I already know this is going to be one of my favourites of the year . . . Just perfection. I want to read this book again already' 5* READER REVIEW __________ After yet another disastrous date, Hallie Piper decides it's time to grow up. She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe. But when she logs into an app to find new love, she matches with none other than Jack: the guy the wrong kind of sparks had flown with just weeks earlier. Agreeing that they are absolutely not interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realise that they're each other's perfect wing-person - and join forces in their searches for The One. They even place a wager on who can find romance first. But when they agree to be fake dates for a wedding, all bets are off. Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . . __________ Readers are head-over-heels for THE LOVE WAGER . . . 'I had an absolute blast reading this book! I was consistently laughing out loud . . . This book is fun and entertaining and I didn't want to put it down' 5* READER REVIEW 'I LOVED this book! Read this if you love: fake dating, bookish/Jane Austen inspired banter, heroes who fall first, flirty texts, dual POV' 5* READER REVIEW 'There is something about Lynn Painters writing that is so addictive and you can't help but fly through her books because you just don't want to put the book down' 5* READER REVIEW 'Beautifully written, it was heartfelt and a little bit emotional. The friends-to-lovers and fake dating was amazing. Hallie and Jack were hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud' 5* READER REVIEW 'An adorable, perfect read that I would happily fall in love with again and again and again' 5* READER REVIEW 'This was funny and sweet and such an absolute joy to read' 5* READER REVIEW 'This book had me hooked from start to end' 5* READER REVIEW Praise for Lynn Painter 'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS

A stone-cold masterwork of psychological tension. Its final pages had me holding my breath. Flynn Berry, New York Times Book Review The seemingly inexplicable estrangement between a woman and her grown daughter opens up a troubling question: What damage do we do in the blindness of love? Thousands of miles from home, a woman stands on a dark street, peeking through well-lit windows at two little girls. They are the grandchildren she s never met, daughters of the daughter she has not seen in years. At the center of this mesmerizing story is the woman s quest to understand how a relationship that began in bliss a mother besotted with her only child arrived at a point of such unfathomable distance. Weaving back and forth in time, she unravels memories and long-buried feelings, retracing the infinite acts of parental care, each so mundane and apparently benign, that in ensemble may have undermined what she most treasured. With exquisite psychological precision, Blum traces the seemingly insignificant missteps and deceptions of family life, where it s possible to cross the line between protectiveness and possession without even seeing it and uncertain whether, or how, we can find our way back.

*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse.

The feel-good, hilarious and swoon-worthy new book from the author of MR WRONG NUMBER 'I was obsessed with Hallie and Jack right from the start' 5* READER REVIEW 'Lynn Painter never fails to make the best romcoms and this was no different! This had EVERYTHING - fake dating, only one bed, jealous love interest - I loved every SECOND!' 5* READER REVIEW 'I already know this is going to be one of my favourites of the year . . . Just perfection. I want to read this book again already' 5* READER REVIEW __________ After yet another disastrous date, Hallie Piper decides it's time to grow up. She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe. But when she logs into an app to find new love, she matches with none other than Jack: the guy the wrong kind of sparks had flown with just weeks earlier. Agreeing that they are absolutely not interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realise that they're each other's perfect wing-person - and join forces in their searches for The One. They even place a wager on who can find romance first. But when they agree to be fake dates for a wedding, all bets are off. Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . . __________ Readers are head-over-heels for THE LOVE WAGER . . . 'I had an absolute blast reading this book! I was consistently laughing out loud . . . This book is fun and entertaining and I didn't want to put it down' 5* READER REVIEW 'I LOVED this book! Read this if you love: fake dating, bookish/Jane Austen inspired banter, heroes who fall first, flirty texts, dual POV' 5* READER REVIEW 'There is something about Lynn Painters writing that is so addictive and you can't help but fly through her books because you just don't want to put the book down' 5* READER REVIEW 'Beautifully written, it was heartfelt and a little bit emotional. The friends-to-lovers and fake dating was amazing. Hallie and Jack were hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud' 5* READER REVIEW 'An adorable, perfect read that I would happily fall in love with again and again and again' 5* READER REVIEW 'This was funny and sweet and such an absolute joy to read' 5* READER REVIEW 'This book had me hooked from start to end' 5* READER REVIEW Praise for Lynn Painter 'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS