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IVANNA I was supposed to disappear. Leave London, leave him, and leave my sins behind. But I stayed-and the kiss we shared shattered every line I drew between duty and desire. Now I'm falling for Francesco Silvestri, the man I was sent to destroy. He makes me feel alive... and terrified of how easily he could ruin me. Because secrets don't stay buried forever, and when mine resurfaces, it will tear us apart. And this time, I might not survive losing him. FRANCESCO I tried to forget her. Tried to drown her taste in whiskey, bury her scent in another woman's lips. But Ivanna Rayne is under my skin like a curse I can't break. She's chaos wrapped in silk and every glance from her makes me want to kill and worship her in the same breath. And I know she's lying to me. But I don't care. Because if she's the fire meant to burn down my world... Then I'll gladly watch it all burn as long as she burns with me. This is the second book in the Beautifully Broken Series. Reading Order: Book 1: Beautiful Sin Book 2: Beautiful Chaos Book 3: Beautiful Ruin

Wolf shifter Falco Gladstone knew Carter McCloud was his mate when they were in seventh grade, but school and the foster care system tore them apart. Years later, Falco is second in command of his Michigan pack, serving under an uncle who cares more about his own power than the welfare of their people. The alpha orders Falco to marry and produce offspring-but Falco's already found his mate, and mates are forever. Carter's lonely life is turned upside down when he detects a familiar scent on the wind. The mates might have found each other, but their happily ever after is far from guaranteed. Falco's commitment to Carter puts him at odds with his uncle's plans, and when one of the alpha's enforcers starts shadowing the couple, something must be done-something that will either cement their relationship or destroy it once and for all.

Nikuya Inui's suspenseful and erotic new Omegaverse rom-com has gone from a single volume to a series, by popular demand! A college-aged Alpha lives next door to a scary-looking hottie whom he assumes is an Alpha, too, but a shocking encounter will correct that assumption! An irresistible, tattooed Omega, living next door... What's a virgin Alpha to do? "He looks like a cold and handsome Alpha…who'd ever think he was actually a twisted and sexy Omega!" Kota is a college student, and an Alpha. Still, he dreads bumping into his neighbor, a super-intimidating hunk with big, black tattoos. He always assumed this mystery man was an Alpha, too, and avoided him like the plague...until, one day, a scent wafts in so powerful it puts even the dull-headed Kota in a daze. It's the scent of Omega pheromones, from next door! He assumes his neighbor's brought an Omega home, but when he tries to leave, what should he find but the source of the pheromones: his hot neighbor! How will he get out of this situation unscathed, and without his neighbor finding out he's a virgin?!

For fans of Ali Hazelwood’s Bride; an innocent young vampire and a powerful werewolf king are drawn together by an unexpected soul bond in the electrifying start to Kresley Cole’s internationally bestselling Immortals After Dark series—now with a stunning new cover. Half vampire, half valkyrie, Emmaline spent her entire life hidden among the Lore in New Orleans surrounded by the loving, yet overbearing coven who raised her. All Emmaline wanted was a trip to Paris – a chance to investigate her parents’ mysterious deaths there all those years ago. But one crowded city night, she’s knocked off her feet by a striking werewolf. He’s towering, intimidating, and infuriatingly seductive. And he won’t let her go. The Lykae King, Lachlain MacRieve, has been imprisoned in the catacombs beneath Paris for over 150 years by his sworn vampire enemies, but the scent of his Fated Mate on the streets above gives him the strength to finally escape from his subterranean prison. Lachlain has waited for her for centuries, and the last thing he expects is the bewitching vampire mix who seems to want only to escape his grasp. Yet he knows only she can soothe the fury within him and he’s determined to make her his by the next full moon. As Lachlain convinces the hesitant but fiery Emma to accompany him to his ancestral home in Scotland, the pair will come up against ruthless creatures, ancient evil, and the irrevocable pull of Fate. Will their desire deepen into a love that can bring a warrior to his knees and turn Emma into the fighter she was born to be?

Nikuya Inui's suspenseful and erotic new Omegaverse rom-com manga is finally here! A college-aged Alpha lives next door to a scary-looking hottie whom he assumes is an Alpha, too, but a shocking encounter will correct that assumption! An irresistible, tattooed Omega, living next door... What's a virgin Alpha to do? Complete story in one volume! "He looks like a cold and handsome Alpha...who'd ever think he was actually a twisted and sexy Omega!" Kota is a college student, and an Alpha. Still, he dreads bumping into his neighbor, a super-intimidating hunk with big, black tattoos. He always assumed this mystery man was an Alpha, too, and avoided him like the plague...until, one day, a scent wafts in so powerful it puts even the dull-headed Kota in a daze. It's the scent of Omega pheromones, from next door! He assumes his neighbor's brought an Omega home, but when he tries to leave, what should he find but the source of the pheromones: his hot neighbor! How will he get out of this situation unscathed, and without his neighbor finding out he's a virgin?!

The scent of blood lingers, and the hunt is on. Brand was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he's shunned his destiny for decades, repelled by the brutality and discord within the wolf shifter society. But when a grisly murder stains the streets of Denver and one of the brood is implicated, he's dragged right back into the heart of the passion he's been desperate to avoid. While investigating the murder, the disappearance of shifters in the local area, and a strange red wolf that stalks the shadows of the winter nights, he encounters the one thing that might finally bring him to his knees—and she has silver eyes. With this new tempting distraction and the full moon approaching, unraveling the mysteries before him becomes more treacherous when the friend Brand swore to protect vanishes, and an old enemy is to blame. Challenging this particular foe will draw the attention of the most powerful of his kind and paint a target on the back of the woman he's falling for. As danger threatens those he cares for most, he's faced with an impossible choice. Will he take up the throne he once denied or watch his world spiral further into chaos? Broods of Fenrir is the first book of a gripping saga that delves into betrayal, redemption, and the primal forces that bind us all. Prepare to be enthralled by a world where loyalties are tested, and the fine line between humanity and savagery blurs.

The fifth in Andrea Camilleri's hit Italian crime series, Excursion to Tindari is another darkly comic detective story featuring Inspector Montalbano.Maybe a phrase, a line, a hint somewhere would reveal a reason, any reason, for the elderly couple's disappearance . . .A young Don Juan is found murdered in front of his apartment building early one morning, and an elderly couple is reported missing after an excursion to the ancient site of Tindari – two seemingly unrelated cases for Inspector Montalbano to solve amid the daily complications of life at Vigàta police headquarters.But when Montalbano discovers that the couple and the murdered young man lived in the same building, his investigation stumbles onto Sicily's brutal 'New Mafia', which leads him down a path more evil and more far-reaching than any he has been down before.Excursion to Tindari is followed by the sixth novel in the Inspector Montalbano series, The Scent of the Night.

In the luminous pages of Emily White's manga-style illustrated erotic short stories, hentai artistry weaves threads of vulnerability and ecstasy, inviting readers into intimate worlds where pleasure flows without borders. Bisexual MMF Pleasure illuminates a golden-lit evening where a reserved man meets a magnetic couple, their lounge-bar glances igniting a private symphony of shared desire in the privacy of their home. On the vast bed, Carla's full lips envelop him with aching slowness while Giorgio's skilled tongue explores deeper intimacies, their mouths creating a circuit of worship that leaves every nerve alight, bodies arching in harmonious surrender beneath soft lamplight.Breaths mingle with the scent of champagne and skin as hands and lips trace paths of mutual devotion, each illustrated moment pulsing with cinematic emotion and raw connection.Emily White's delicate lines render every tremor and caress in breathtaking detail. In this realm of uninhibited harmony, will one transcendent night rewrite the very language of longing?

A brand new spicy, dark Western romance from bestselling author Saffron A. Kent. God of Malice meets Yellowstone in this stalker romance featuring a college student being hunted by a cowboy utterly obsessed with her. Once he hunts her down, He's never letting her go Nineteen-year-old Peyton Turner has a stalker. No, she doesn't have proof but she can feel him watching her every move. She can feel his intense stares through her bedroom window, and she can smell his intoxicating scent when he's close. But every time she tries to catch him, he seems to disappear into the shadows. The only thing she knows for sure is that he wears a mask. A mask that hides a wicked scar running down his face but accentuates his startling green eyes. She shouldn't revel in his dangerous attention, but she can't help herself. There's something about him that calls to her. Until her best friend and the only person she's ever been able to count on in her life, goes missing. Peyton has a feeling her masked stalker has something to do with it. After all, his sudden presence in her life can't be a coincidence. But instead of staying away from him, she has a plan: set a trap, draw him out of hiding and somehow bring her best friend home. Except the man she's trying to hunt is an experienced hunter himself. And once he ropes her in like the prey she is, he's never letting her go. Content Guidance: The contents of this dark romance book may be triggering to some readers. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero. Please refer to the trigger warnings. What you need to know about this sizzling read ¿ Dark cowboy stalker romance (with a masked cowboy) ¿ Masked and scarred (and silent) MMC ¿ Sassy, city girl, sunshine-y FMC ¿ Age gap ¿ Secrets and plot twists ¿ High spice, angst and dirty talk

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.

If any man can keep his nerve in a war tearing England apart, it's Captain Stryker.The year is 1642. England is bleeding. King and Parliament have plunged the country into civil war, and no road is safe.Captain Stryker didn't return home out of loyalty to a king. He came back to face his enemy: Captain Eli Makepeace, the man who left him scarred and hardened. The man who nearly destroyed him.But vengeance will have to wait.Prince Rupert has a mission only Stryker can pull off: hunt down a spy buried deep inside the Royalist cause — and silence him before the damage becomes irreversible. Lightly armed, outnumbered, and moving through a country crawling with enemies on both sides, Stryker must move fast.He doesn't know that someone else is already closing in on the same man. Someone he has sworn to kill...A gritty and authentic historical civil war adventure, this is perfect for fans of David Gilman, Giles Kristian and Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.Reviewers love Michael Arnold!'A thumping good read... every last part of this book oozes authenticity.' Ben Kane'I loved Sharpe. I am going to be equally at home with Captain Stryker.' Historical Novels Review'You can smell the gunpowder and hear the cannon fire' Robyn Young'A dark-hued romp, livid with the scents, sounds and colours of a country on the brink of implosion.' Daily Express'Rollicking action and proper history... a cracking series.' Anthony Riches'This is masterfully done.' The Times

A brand new spicy, dark Western romance from bestselling author Saffron A. Kent. God of Malice meets Yellowstone in this stalker romance featuring a college student being hunted by a cowboy utterly obsessed with her. Once he hunts her down, He's never letting her go Nineteen-year-old Peyton Turner has a stalker. No, she doesn't have proof but she can feel him watching her every move. She can feel his intense stares through her bedroom window, and she can smell his intoxicating scent when he's close. But every time she tries to catch him, he seems to disappear into the shadows. The only thing she knows for sure is that he wears a mask. A mask that hides a wicked scar running down his face but accentuates his startling green eyes. She shouldn't revel in his dangerous attention, but she can't help herself. There's something about him that calls to her. Until her best friend and the only person she's ever been able to count on in her life, goes missing. Peyton has a feeling her masked stalker has something to do with it. After all, his sudden presence in her life can't be a coincidence. But instead of staying away from him, she has a plan: set a trap, draw him out of hiding and somehow bring her best friend home. Except the man she's trying to hunt is an experienced hunter himself. And once he ropes her in like the prey she is, he's never letting her go. Content Guidance: The contents of this dark romance book may be triggering to some readers. It contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero. Please refer to the trigger warnings. What you need to know about this sizzling read ¿ Dark cowboy stalker romance (with a masked cowboy) ¿ Masked and scarred (and silent) MMC ¿ Sassy, city girl, sunshine-y FMC ¿ Age gap ¿ Secrets and plot twists ¿ High spice, angst and dirty talk

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untravelled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini's blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.

For fans of Ali Hazelwood's Bride and Ruby Dixon's Ice Planet Barbarians series, an innocent young vampire and a powerful werewolf king are drawn together by an unexpected soul bond in the electrifying start to Kresley Cole's New York Times bestselling Immortals After Dark series—now with a stunning new cover. Half vampire, half Valkyrie, Emmaline spent her entire sheltered life hidden among the Lore in New Orleans surrounded by the loving, yet overbearing coven who raised her. All Emmaline Troy wanted was a trip to Paris –to investigate her parents' mysterious deaths there all those years ago. And to finally have a small adventure and perhaps even a first kiss. But one crowded city night, as she's making her way down a street, she's knocked off her feet by striking werewolf. He's towering, intimidating, and has an infuriatingly seductive Scottish brogue. And he won't let her go. The Lykae King, Lachlain MacRieve, has been imprisoned in the catacombs beneath Paris for over a 150 years by his sworn Vampire enemies, but the scent of his Fated Mate on the streets above gives him the strength to finally escape from his subterranean prison. Lachlain has waited for Her for centuries, and the last thing he expects is the bewitching vampire mix who seems to want only to escape his grasp. Yet he knows only she can soothe the fury within him and he's determined to make her his by the next full moon. As Lachlain convinces the hesitant but fiery Emma to accompany him to his ancestral home in Scotland, the pair will come up against ruthless creatures, ancient evil, and the irrevocable pull of Fate. Will their desire deepen into a love that can bring a warrior to his knees and turn Emma into the fighter she was born to be?

Four masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance plunge readers into the dangerous, captivating world unearthed beyond the dark... New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh delivers a smoldering story with Secrets at Midnight , as the scent of Bastien Smith s elusive lover ignites a possessiveness in him that s as feral as it is ecstatic. And now that he s found his mate, he ll do anything to keep her. In #1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews novella, Magic Steals , when people start going missing, shapeshifting tigress Dali Harimau and jaguar shifter Jim Shrapshire must uncover the truth about the mysterious creatures responsible. From Milla Vane a warrior princess must tame The Beast of Blackmoor to earn a place among her people. But she quickly discovers that the beast isn't a monster, but a barbarian warrior who intends to do some taming himself. It s seer Makenna Frazier's first day on the job at Supernatural Protection and Investigations, and her first assignment is more than she bargained for when bodyguard duty for a leprechaun prince s bachelor party goes every which way but right in national bestselling author Lisa Shearin s Lucky Charms.

It's May 1643, and the Royalist cause is reeling. In the bloody aftermath of Sourton Down, Captain Stryker and his men are retreating across the wild borderlands of Dartmoor – fighting just to survive.Then Stryker captures a Parliamentarian ammunition wagon from under the nose of ruthless Colonel Wild, and gains two powerful enemies. Wild swears to hunt him down, and at his side rides Osmyn Hogg, a fanatical witchfinder with his own deadly score to settle.Soon Stryker's dwindling company have been driven onto a remote granite tor, outnumbered and outgunned. And if they can break free, a harder fight still lies ahead. For the road from Dartmoor leads to the village of Stratton, where an outnumbered Royalist army must storm an entrenched enemy position and break the Earl of Stamford's grip on the South-West...A gritty and authentic historical civil war adventure, perfect for fans of David Gilman, Giles Kristian and Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.Reviewers love Michael Arnold!'A thumping good read... every last part of this book oozes authenticity.' Ben Kane'I loved Sharpe. I am going to be equally at home with Captain Stryker.' Historical Novels Review'You can smell the gunpowder and hear the cannon fire' Robyn Young'A dark-hued romp, livid with the scents, sounds and colours of a country on the brink of implosion.' Daily Express'Rollicking action and proper history... a cracking series.' Anthony Riches'This is masterfully done.' The Times

K9 handler Ryder Creed rescues abandoned dogs and turns them into scent-detecting heroes. But his newest case may cost him the one rescue that mattered most. Over a year ago, Creed found the sister he thought he'd lost forever. Now someone wants her gone for good. This killer has a list, and Brodie Creed may be next. It'll be up to Creed, along with his K9 team and FBI profiler Maggie O'Dell, to stop an assassin whose mission is to silence survivors like Brodie. In Chasing Creed, Alex Kava ratchets up the stakes in this award-winning K9 mystery series. After sixteen years of captivity, Brodie Creed is finally rebuilding her life. Working alongside her brother Ryder and his K9 team, she's reclaiming a confidence she never thought possible. That is until a routine search on an abandoned Mississippi farm threatens to unravel all her progress. Their K9 team stumbles upon something they were never meant to find. And it couldn't have happened at a worse time. The trial of Brodie's captor, Iris Malone, is fast approaching. Iris is accused of abducting other girls, but no one other than Brodie has come forward to testify. Then suddenly, bodies of other young women start turning up. Maggie O'Dell believes they're all connected. Are these Iris' other victims? One thing appears certain. A killer has a list and is making sure there are no survivors. New to Alex Kava? This one delivers gripping suspense, forensic detail, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding twists. But it's the scent dogs that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you coming back for more.

A humorous and heartwarming novel that explores life, love, and loss through the eyes of Little Mister, a mischievous and curious cat who mingles with a wide range of human and animal friends in his Amsterdam neighborhood over the course of one year. Little Mister, a charming and curious cat with a crooked head, follows the scent of adventure on his walks through his beloved neighborhood in Amsterdam. While seeking out the tastiest snacks, he reflects on the traumas of his early life and the humans who have welcomed him into their homes—especially his beloved Chef, even if her insistence on a vegan diet is a constant source of friction. When Chef and her partner Milkstache are struck by a great loss, it’s Little Mister who knows exactly what they need. He is indispensable. As Little Mister ventures farther afield from his safe haven, he prowls the historic streets of the city, introducing readers to a colorful cast of locals. There is the Messiah, an eccentric, elderly woman who can make Little Mister’s culinary fantasies come true; Stinky, a young boy quietly struggling to come to terms with the loss of his father; and the Acrobat, whose legs are failing him and spends his days watching reality TV. When tragedy strikes the close-knit community, Little Mister finds himself grappling with his own confusion and grief while trying to provide comfort to the humans he loves. As he curls up next to them in their darkest hours, he discovers the healing power his companionship brings. Funny and moving, Little Mister is a celebration of the small, everyday moments that make up a life. It is a story about the families we are born into and the families we choose—regardless of species.

Celebrating Dior's floral inspirations in fashion and perfume, this unique volume features a portfolio of rose portraits by acclaimed fashion photographer Nick Knight. For Christian Dior, perfume was "a door opening into a hidden world." His first, Miss Dior, inspired by the lush gardens of his childhood home in Normandy, forged an inextricable link between his fashion and fragrance creations. Other scents were inspired by evenings in southern France, lit with fireflies and scented with jasmine. The rose bowers of his family home in Granville; his old mill country house; and the Château de la Colle Noire near Grasse-where jasmine, tuberose, and May roses reign supreme and are still cultivated-inspired Dior's most memorable creations. Flowers were also at the heart of Dior's fashion, from the women-flowers that inspired the late 1940s New Look to the swishing, blossom-like ball gowns embroidered with lavish floral motifs. They have inspired all of the designers who followed him at the House of Dior, from Yves St Laurent to John Galliano, and Raf Simons to Maria Grazia Chiuri. This extraordinary volume blooms with color and inspiration, and includes rose portraits by Nick Knight, previously unpublished archival documents, exquisite details of embroidery and fabrics, perfumes, fashion sketches, and sublime fashion photographs.

For over a year, gay Scanguards vampire and master of mind control, Thomas, has meticulously mentored his protégé, the young vampire Eddie. For just as long, Thomas has harbored a secret love for him, but he's convinced his powerful affection will never be returned. During a perilous patrol through San Francisco, a desperate diversionary kiss from Eddie shatters Thomas's composure and ignites a terrifying realization in Eddie. He's undeniably, uncontrollably drawn to his mentor, an unexpected attraction that threatens to shatter the very foundation of their relationship. As Eddie grapples with the shame of his sexual desires, Thomas's hope crumbles. Hurt and disappointment propel him down a treacherous path, one that threatens to consume not only him, but everyone he holds dear. Only Eddie can pull him back from the precipice of eternal darkness. But does Eddie possess the courage to confront his deepest fears and claim the man who is undeniably his, before it's too late? Scanguards Vampires Book 1: Samson's Lovely Mortal Book 2: Amaury's Hellion Book 3: Gabriel's Mate Book 4: Yvette's Haven Book 5: Zane's Redemption Book 6: Quinn's Undying Rose Book 7: Oliver's Hunger Book 8: Thomas's Choice Book 8 1/2: Silent Bite (A Scanguards Wedding Novella) Book 9: Cain's Identity Book 10: Luther's Return Novella: Mortal Wish Book 11: Blake's Pursuit Novella 11 1/2: Fateful Reunion Book 12: John's Yearning Book 13: Ryder's Storm (Scanguards Hybrids #1) Book 14: Damian's Conquest (Scanguards Hybrids #2) Stealth Guardians Lover Uncloaked (#1) Master Unchained (#2) Warrior Unraveled (#3) Guardian Undone (#4) Immortal Unveiled (#5) Protector Unmatched (#6) Demon Unleashed (#7) Venice Vampyr Venice Vampyr (#1) Venice Vampyr (#2): Final Affair Venice Vampyr (#3): Sinful Treasure Venice Vampyr (#4): Sensual Danger Thriller (as T.R. Folsom) Eyewitness Out of Olympus Book 1: A Touch of Greek Book 2: A Scent of Greek Book 3: A Taste of Greek Book 4: A Hush of Greek

Worldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith will take you on an incredible journey on the thrashing seas off the coast of Africa in this glorious return to the series that made him who he is: The Courtney series. East African Coast, 1670. In a time of brave and brutal adventure, one man will journey across land and sea to pursue his greatest enemy ... The Golden Bough, captained by Henry 'Hal' Courtney, is running south from Ethiopia to Zanzibar. Below deck, both his crew and his lover, the fearless warrior Judith Nazet, sleep. As the moon glints through clouds, Hal sights a ship passing close by. Although there is an uneasy truce between the warring English and Dutch, Hal scents danger. When the Bough is boarded, the crew must go hand to hand to defend their ship and their lives. But soon Hal will face even graver danger, as he discovers his mortal enemy still lives and is hell-bent on revenge. he must pursue his nemesis across desert savannah, through the seedy underbelly of Zanzibar's slave markets and shark-infested waters, imperilling his own life at every turn. But it will take more than a slave's shackles to hold Hal Courtney... A thrilling blend of extraordinary drama and epic storytelling, Golden Lion sees Wilbur Smith return in triumphant form to the adventures of his beloved and bestselling Courtney family.

***A shocking and gripping thriller that inspired the Showtime series DEXTER RESSURECTION*** 'Enjoyably macabre' THE GUARDIAN 'Jeff Lindsay's cynical wit makes it fly' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Snappy and smart' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'Fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant' ROBERT CRAIS 'Stylish, polished, and very readable' THE DAILY MIRROR Serial killer or family man? . . . Or both? Miami's best-dressed serial killer is back and on the prowl, at least he would be if he could shake off his permanent shadow. Ever since their paths first crossed, Sergeant Doakes hasn't let Dexter Morgan out of his sight. Dexter may well be the Miami PD's blood-spatter analyst, but Sgt. Doakes has a pretty good idea of how Dexter likes to spend his free time and he's determined to catch him in the act. Dexter hasn't killed in months and is getting twitchy. To throw Doakes off his scent, he's spending more time with Rita, his girlfriend. But no matter how many cosy nights they spend in front of the TV, Doakes is still watching. Then a body turns up, horribly mutilated and barely alive. To trap the torturer, Doakes and Dexter will have to work together, if they can trust each other. It's a devil's pact and one of them will have to be the bait . . . *** Readers can't get enough of the Dexter series: 'Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!' 'Not to be missed!' 'Hilarious; sardonic, and full of irony' 'A fantastic read' 'A dark and deadly delight' 'The author is a genius!' 'Couldn't put it down!'

***A shocking and gripping thriller that inspired the Showtime series DEXTER RESSURECTION*** 'Enjoyably macabre' THE GUARDIAN 'Jeff Lindsay's cynical wit makes it fly' THE DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Snappy and smart' THE NEW YORK TIMES 'Fascinating, entertaining, and brilliant' ROBERT CRAIS 'Stylish, polished, and very readable' THE DAILY MIRROR Serial killer or family man? . . . Or both? Miami's best-dressed serial killer is back and on the prowl, at least he would be if he could shake off his permanent shadow. Ever since their paths first crossed, Sergeant Doakes hasn't let Dexter Morgan out of his sight. Dexter may well be the Miami PD's blood-spatter analyst, but Sgt. Doakes has a pretty good idea of how Dexter likes to spend his free time and he's determined to catch him in the act. Dexter hasn't killed in months and is getting twitchy. To throw Doakes off his scent, he's spending more time with Rita, his girlfriend. But no matter how many cosy nights they spend in front of the TV, Doakes is still watching. Then a body turns up, horribly mutilated and barely alive. To trap the torturer, Doakes and Dexter will have to work together, if they can trust each other. It's a devil's pact and one of them will have to be the bait . . . *** Readers can't get enough of the Dexter series: 'Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!' 'Not to be missed!' 'Hilarious, sardonic, and full of irony' 'A fantastic read' 'A dark and deadly delight' 'The author is a genius!' 'Couldn't put it down!'

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER Escape into a world of magic and danger with THE DARK STAR TRILOGY . Drawing on a rich tradition of African mythology, fantasy and history, this is the story of a lost child, an extraordinary hunter, and a mystery with many answers . . . *Perfect f or fans of Pratchett, George R. R. Martin and Octavia Butler* 'The kind of novel I never realized I was missing until I read it. A dangerous, hallucinatory, ancient Africa, which becomes a fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made' Neil Gaiman ***** Tracker is a hunter. Known throughout the thirteen kingdoms as one who has a nose, he always works alone. But he breaks his own rule when, hired to find a lost child, he finds himself part of a group of hunters, each stranger and more dangerous than the last. As the mismatched gang follow the boy's scent from perfumed citadels to enchanted darklands, Tracker starts to wonder: Who really is this mysterious boy? Why do so many people want to stop him from being found? And, most important of all, who is telling the truth and who is lying? Marlon James weaves a breathtaking tapestry - at once ancient and startlingly modern - exploring the fundamentals of truth, limits of power, excesses of ambition, and our need to understand them all. Chronicling the same events but telling a very different story - who will you believe? Read THE DARK STAR TRILOGY in any order! ***** 'Complex, lyrical, moving and furiously gripping . . . This new book will propel James into a new galaxy of literary stardom' Observer 'A game-changing modern fantasy classic' Financial Times ' James has thrown African cultures, mythologies, religions, histories, world-views and topographies into the mighty cauldron of his imagination to create a work of literary magic' New Statesman

Before the Malazan Empire, there was a time that set the stage for all those tales yet to be told . . . The winter is bitter. Civil war threatens Kurald Galain for the warrior Urusander's army has begun its march on the city of Kharkanas. Led by the ruthless Hunn Raal, it intends to cast aside Mother Dark's consort, Draconus, and set Urusander himself on the throne beside the Living Goddess. Those who would stand in the way of the rebels lie scattered and weakened - leaderless since Anomander went in search of an estranged brother. In his stead, Silchas Ruin resolves to gather the Houseblades of the Highborn families to him, and to resurrect the legendary Hust Legion, but time is not on his side. Far to the west, an unlikely army musters. It seeks an enemy without form, in a place none can find. And yet Hood's call has been heard and the long-abandoned city of Omtose Phellack is now home to a rabble of new arrivals: Dog-Runners from the south, Jheck warriors, and blue-skinned strangers from across the Western Sea have come to offer Hood their swords. From the distant mountains and isolated valleys of the North, Thel Akai arrive to pledge themselves in this seemingly impossible war. Soon, they will set forth with weapons drawn under the banners of the living in pursuit of Death itself. Such events presage chaos, and now magic bleeds into this realm. Unconstrained, mysterious and savage, it begins to run loose and wild and following its scent, seeking the places of wounding and hurt - new and ancient entities gather. In a world becoming rotten with sorcery, can honour truly exist?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A stunning deluxe edition of Christopher Paolini s return to the World of Eragon, featuring fan favorite Murtagh and his dragon with exclusive features and new content: A long-anticipated scene featuring Eragon and Murtagh Stunning red decorative stained and stenciled edges A gorgeous, embellished foil-stamped cover Never-before-seen full-color maps of Alagaësia and, for the first time, the world beyond A full-color painting of Mt. Arngor A letter from Jeod Two pieces of original black-and-white artwork by Christopher Paolini The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Praise for Christopher Paolini: A spellbinding fantasy writer. The Boston Globe A breathtaking and unheard-of success. USA Today The prince of dragons. Rolling Stone

The definitive biography of Sir Ian McKellen from an acclaimed biographer In 2001, Ian McKellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard named Gandalf and won a place in the hearts of Tolkien fans worldwide. Though his role in the film adaptation of Lord of the Rings introduced him to a new audience, McKellen had a thriving career a lifetime before his visit to Middle Earth. He made his West End acting debut in 1964 in James Saunders's A Scent of Flowers, but it was in 1980 that he took Broadway by storm when he played Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer's Tony-Award-winning play Amadeus. He has starred in over four hundred plays and films and he is that rare character: a celebrity whose distinguished political and social service has transcended his international fame to reach beyond the stage and screen. The breadth of his career-professional, personal and political-has been truly staggering: Macbeth (opposite Judi Dench), Iago, King Lear, Chekhov's Sorin in The Seagull and Becket's tramp Estragon (opposite Patrick Stewart) in Waiting for Godot. Add to all this his tireless political activism in the cause of gay equality and you have a veritable phenomenon. Garry O'Connor's Ian McKellen: A Biography probes the heart of the actor, recreating his greatest stage roles and exploring his personal life. Ian McKellen will show readers what makes a great actor tick. His life story has been a constantly developing drama and this biography is the next chapter.

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! “Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.” —The Washington Post The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror . Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Praise for Christopher Paolini: “A spellbinding fantasy writer.” —The Boston Globe “A breathtaking and unheard-of success.” —USA Today “Make[s] literary magic.” —People * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains images from the book and Addendum material.

Evie Someone is watching me. A vampire. A monster who wears a mask. He's the embodiment of everything I hate most-the darkness I can't escape. Violence circles, and his shadows tease. Worse than his cruelty are his beautiful words, his comforting touch, his gentle care. I have to resist him, or he will ruin everything I love. Now when I run, he hunts. Kylo My sweet blonde angel has spent her life afraid. I can scent the terror and woundedness in her addictive blood, and it only drives my obsession deeper. I am plagued by the need to mark her, claim her, protect and care for her. She may spend her days picking flowers and reading romance novels, but inside her is a secret darkness that calls to mine. I can't stop myself from following, tormenting, and playing with my little witch. Nor can I help eliminating anyone who stands in my way. One day, my angel will never be able to run from me again. Marked by Masks and Secrets is the first book in a masked stalker fantasy romance duet featuring a tattooed shadow daddy, hurt/comfort, a soft FMC with buried rage, obsession, possessiveness, and unhinged behavior, and love written in the stars. ~~~~~ Author's Note: This book is a dark romance and ends on a cliffhanger. For CWs, please check the author's website. This duet is set in the same world as the Eternal Obsession duet.

THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER Escape into a world of magic and danger with THE DARK STAR TRILOGY . Drawing on a rich tradition of African mythology, fantasy and history, this is the story of a lost child, an extraordinary hunter, and a mystery with many answers . . . *Perfect f or fans of Pratchett, George R. R. Martin and Octavia Butler* 'The kind of novel I never realized I was missing until I read it. A dangerous, hallucinatory, ancient Africa, which becomes a fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made' Neil Gaiman ***** Tracker is a hunter. Known throughout the thirteen kingdoms as one who has a nose, he always works alone. But he breaks his own rule when, hired to find a lost child, he finds himself part of a group of hunters, each stranger and more dangerous than the last. As the mismatched gang follow the boy's scent from perfumed citadels to enchanted darklands, Tracker starts to wonder: Who really is this mysterious boy? Why do so many people want to stop him from being found? And, most important of all, who is telling the truth and who is lying? Marlon James weaves a breathtaking tapestry - at once ancient and startlingly modern - exploring the fundamentals of truth, limits of power, excesses of ambition, and our need to understand them all. Chronicling the same events but telling a very different story - who will you believe? Read THE DARK STAR TRILOGY in any order! Book two, MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING, is available now. ***** 'Complex, lyrical, moving and furiously gripping . . . This new book will propel James into a new galaxy of literary stardom' Observer 'A game-changing modern fantasy classic' Financial Times ' James has thrown African cultures, mythologies, religions, histories, world-views and topographies into the mighty cauldron of his imagination to create a work of literary magic' New Statesman