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Echo is thrilled to find a human object in this Mermaid Tales adventure, but will sibling rivalry keep her from appreciating her prize? Echo is dogfish tired of having to share everything with her bossy big sister, Crystal. So she’s extra excited when she stumbles upon a shiny human object near her shell. Finally, something of her very own! Echo is obsessed with people, so she’s very curious as to what her fin-tastic human find might be. Could it be something totally wavy, like a music-making machine? What if it’s something that could allow her to actually talk to humans? Before she can find out, Crystal swipes the object, claiming she found it first! Echo is steaming mad. After the mergirls duke it out in a messy tug of war, their mother takes the object away. “You’ll get this back when you can learn to get along;” she tells them. But that’s easier said than done. How far is Echo willing to go to get her precious human object back?

AS SEEN ON BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB Montgomery, Alabama. 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend has big plans to make a difference in her community. She wants to help women make their own choices for their lives and bodies. But when her first week on the job takes her down a dusty country road to a tumbledown cabin and into the heart of the Williams family, Civil learns there is more to her new role than she bargained for. Neither of the two young sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling their welfare benefits, that's reason enough to have them on birth control. When Civil discovers a terrible injustice, she must choose between carrying out instructions or following her heart and decides to risk everything to stand up for what is right. Inspired by true events and a shocking chapter of recent history, Take My Hand is a novel that will open your eyes and break your heart. An unforgettable story about love and courage, it is also a timely and uplifting reminder that one person can change the world. 'Shot through with spirit and hope, it's one hell of a book' STYLIST 'Magnificent . . . I cheered out loud!' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Unforgettable' CELESTE NG, author of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE 'Deeply moving . . . impossible to put down' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD 'A wonderful novel. Moving, powerful and completely absorbing' CATHY RENTZENBRINK, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE 'An unforgettable book whose characters will stay with me forever' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'Extraordinary . . . I could not put it down' EMILY ITAMI, author of FAULT LINES 'Utterly gripping . . . storytelling at its finest' GLAMOUR 'A jewel of a book . . . truly extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST 'Extraordinary and powerful . . . a must-read' PRIMA 'Superb . . . Absolutely brilliant' NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE 'As with all great historical fiction, Take My Hand speaks to the now' IRISH TIMES 'One of those books that you can't stop yourself reading even though your heart is breaking' DAMIAN BARR

AS SEEN ON BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB Montgomery, Alabama. 1973. Fresh out of nursing school, Civil Townsend has big plans to make a difference in her community. She wants to help women make their own choices for their lives and bodies. But when her first week on the job takes her down a dusty country road to a tumbledown cabin and into the heart of the Williams family, Civil learns there is more to her new role than she bargained for. Neither of the two young sisters has even kissed a boy, but they are poor and Black, and for those handling their welfare benefits, that's reason enough to have them on birth control. When Civil discovers a terrible injustice, she must choose between carrying out instructions or following her heart and decides to risk everything to stand up for what is right. Inspired by true events and a shocking chapter of recent history, Take My Hand is a novel that will open your eyes and break your heart. An unforgettable story about love and courage, it is also a timely and uplifting reminder that one person can change the world. 'Shot through with spirit and hope, it's one hell of a book' STYLIST 'Magnificent . . . I cheered out loud!' BONNIE GARMUS, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY 'Unforgettable' CELESTE NG, author of LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE 'Deeply moving . . . impossible to put down' AJ PEARCE, author of DEAR MRS BIRD 'A wonderful novel. Moving, powerful and completely absorbing' CATHY RENTZENBRINK, author of THE LAST ACT OF LOVE 'An unforgettable book whose characters will stay with me forever' EMMA STONEX, author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS 'Extraordinary . . . I could not put it down' EMILY ITAMI, author of FAULT LINES 'Utterly gripping . . . storytelling at its finest' GLAMOUR 'A jewel of a book . . . truly extraordinary' WASHINGTON POST 'Extraordinary and powerful . . . a must-read' PRIMA 'Superb . . . Absolutely brilliant' NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE 'As with all great historical fiction, Take My Hand speaks to the now' IRISH TIMES 'One of those books that you can't stop yourself reading even though your heart is breaking' DAMIAN BARR

Kafkaesque slow-burn domestic horror from a master of the uncanny. Mr. Montessori and his family return home from a trip to the beach to discover that their sofa is different. Once dark and contemporary, it's now antique, green and yellow, and smelling faintly of damp. Its appearance and origins are a mystery. A joke? An inverted theft? A break in the fabric of reality? Yes, the police take the "crime" seriously. But what happens next lies outside their expertise. Strange sounds in the night. A half-bathroom toilet with a mind of its own. Odd, fleeting glimpses of something (or someone) in mirrors. The inexplicable vision of Montessori's neighbor: He swears he saw a burglar. . . . Montessori's quest for answers will take him to a dank highway overpass in decayed upstate New York, a very strange dry-cleaning supply concern in outermost Queens, and into the depths of an eerie, warped forest where time and space no longer connect, all while putting his ever-more-troubled marriage and young family in grave danger. But that's what it costs to find out if we own our possessions -- or if they own us. Munson emerges as a master stylist in this tense, taut work of surreal humor and psychological horror.

A witty and touching novel for fans of Tony Parsons and Nick Hornby. Thirty-two-year-old music journalist Dave Harding has got a nice house, a cushy job and in Izzy, his partner, the ideal companion for an intimate dinner for two. But when friends of Dave announce they're having a baby the biological clock he never knew existed starts ticking. Loudly. When the magazine Dave works for folds he is forced to take the worst job in journalism - Agony Uncle for Teen Scene. Suddenly cooler-than-cool Dave is knee deep in the adolescent outpourings of his teenage readership. One letter out of thousands, however, turns his life upside down. Thirteen-year-old Nicola O'Connell doesn't want advice about boys - she wants to know about Dave because she's convinced that Dave Harding is her dad. And she's got the facts to prove it.

Kafkaesque slow-burn domestic horror from a master of the uncanny. Mr. Montessori and his family return home from a trip to the beach to discover that their sofa is different. Once dark and contemporary, it's now antique, green and yellow, and smelling faintly of damp. Its appearance and origins are a mystery. A joke? An inverted theft? A break in the fabric of reality? Yes, the police take the "crime" seriously. But what happens next lies outside their expertise. Strange sounds in the night. A half-bathroom toilet with a mind of its own. Odd, fleeting glimpses of something (or someone) in mirrors. The inexplicable vision of Montessori's neighbor: He swears he saw a burglar. . . . Montessori's quest for answers will take him to a dank highway overpass in decayed upstate New York, a very strange dry-cleaning supply concern in outermost Queens, and into the depths of an eerie, warped forest where time and space no longer connect, all while putting his ever-more-troubled marriage and young family in grave danger. But that's what it costs to find out if we own our possessions -- or if they own us. Munson emerges as a master stylist in this tense, taut work of surreal humor and psychological horror.

Living in a world surrounded by romance in all types of media shapes our perception of love. I remember reading stories of dramatic, big and selfless actions as proof of love. But then I started experiencing it, not just reading about it. Slaying a dragon is a sign of love. But remembering how your partner takes their coffee is also a sign of love. Big actions are not possible without the small little things. This is the journey of me figuring that out.

“Expertly written, deftly organized, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in presentation, impressively informative, and a thoroughly comprehensive ‘DIY’ instruction guide … an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to professional, corporate, community, college and university library Business Management collections and supplemental studies curriculum lists.” —Midwest Book Review “At long last, someone has exposed the truth about brands! Margot Bloomstein deftly revealshowbranding must go beyond the infinite power grab for profits and begin to behave bravely in order to improve the world. In smart, elegant prose, Bloomstein explores how the responsibility of the corporation has evolved, and what it takes to create genuine trust between citizens and the companies they invite into their lives.” — Debbie Millman, Host , Design Matters; Editorial Director, Print magazine; Chair, Masters in Branding, School of Visual Arts “We live in a time where cynicism reigns. This book shines a light for those who want to build companies and brands that are honest, optimistic, enduring, and able to contribute real value to the world.” — Khoi Vinh , Senior, Director of Design, Adobe “ Trustworthy brings together a cornucopia of real-life case studies and presents concrete examples of how to beat cynicism and build trust. It should be required reading for anyone interested in building a deeper, lasting rapport with their customers or audience.” — Christopher Strebel , Manager, Digital Content Experience, World Health Organization “Compassionate experience design sits squarely at the intersection of vulnerability, candor, and humility, and Trustworthy deftly delivers the roadmap to get you there.” — Kara DeFrias , Director of Experience Design, Obama White House “ Trustworthy is more than a simple how-to for developing trust and establishing strong relationships with clients and audiences—it goes beyond this by illustrating why it is important to do these things. If you’re trying to develop deeper and more meaningful engagements, read this book.” — Eduardo Ortiz , CEO, Coforma “Margot Bloomstein offers us not just direction for creating transactional trust, but also a model that will prompt brands and organizations to become a beacon of believability by putting forward their authentic values, most charismatic attributes, and unique characteristics. There’s hardly an organization out there that wouldn’t benefit from the guidance in this book.” — Kate O’Neill , author of Tech Humanist; founder and CEO of KO Insights

'Heart-swelling, heart-breaking and all-round unforgettable - this is the campervan journey everyone will love this summer' Shari Low When Florence met Rowena, they knew for sure that they would always be friends.Wayward parents, boring teachers, teenage crushes, first heartbreaks - anything and everything could be faced as long as Florence had Rowena by her side.But then she didn't.And life had to be redrawn and reconsidered.Being a grown-up has its perks, but as Rowena faces the biggest challenge of her life, and Florence wonders if it's time to stop running away from hers, there's a wise soul who knows the one thing that can help them both. Some friendships are meant to last forever, and it's never too late for forever to start again.Joyous and heart-breaking, laugh-out-loud funny, life-affirming and unforgettable, join Flo and Ro on a journey that will warm your heart and perhaps make you wonder about those old friends who knew you so well.Janet Hoggarth is the bestselling author of The Single Mums series. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Mike Gayle and Jenny Éclair.Praise for Janet Hoggarth:'Such brilliant characters, such amazing insights and some great one liners that I hope I will remember. I thoroughly enjoyed this - must go to sleep now as it is nearly morning but I couldn't put it down! Enjoy' Reader Review'I don't usually take the time to write a review but felt compelled to do so for this book. A story of 4 generations of women and their stories and how information withheld from each creates unforseen repercussions that spin out over many years. I felt like I was reading someone's personal journey of discovery and not just a character in a book. Quality realistic conversations throughout. Lovely story!' Reader Review'What a great read. Read it over two days because I couldn't stop thinking about it. It just hit home with all the "family secrets" that seem so important at the time and so meaningless generations later. It really hit home as I work through my own genealogy. Good read and I will definitely watch for more by this author' Reader Review'A heart-rending, heart-warming, heart-stopping and hilarious tale of a mother's love and a wounded soul rediscovering her awesome potential for life and (we are left hoping) for lasting love' Reader Review'Sometimes heart-breaking, frequently laugh-out-loud funny and always searingly honest. The story is a rollercoaster and one that I was hooked on until the very end. More from Janet Hoggarth please!' Reader Review'Best book I've read for a long time! An honest and empowering read' Reader Review'A real page turner! This book is written in a heartfelt and endearing way... the author manages to create a realistic story full of joy, heartbreak, tears and laughter' Reader Review

MATED is book #2 in a new paranormal romance series by bestselling author Bella Lore, whose series MY TRUE MATE and THE ALPHA'S MATE have over 500 five-star reviews. When her father suddenly dies, Winter Grace, 17, is forced to fly across the country and attend a mysterious prep school, an ancient castle in a fog-covered island on the coast of Maine. Nothing here is what it seems, and it isn't long before Winter, feeling a surging power for the first time, realizes that she is not who—or what—she thinks she is. But when Winter feels an inexplicable crush for an elusive and dangerous boy at the school, she realizes a greater destiny is at play. She knows the relationship might destroy them both—yet she also knows that they can never be apart. In MATED, Winter and her crush embark on a dangerous quest to retrieve the magic relic and save their friends their school. Yet they have no idea of the fate awaiting them—or what they will need to do for each other to survive. Creating an unforgettable world of vampires, werewolves, shifters and magic of all sorts, a world of fantasy, love and sacrifice, MORTAL will take you to another place, rife with shocking twists and turns. Fans of books such as Vampire Academy and Twilight and Crush are sure to fall in love! Future books in the series are also available.

Number one rule at the den: Don't fall in love. Narcissa never expected that she'd be the one to break that rule. Sacrificing everything for the ones she loved, she left everything she knew behind and became someone new. For the last thirty years, going by Nia, she's been fully committed to her work at the Empyreal Den. Not once had there ever been a problem. Until she takes on Hunter as a client. She's feeling things she shouldn't, and saying and doing things that could jeopardize her well-being. But it was impossible to turn away from something that made her feel alive for the first time in her life. As an ex-Informant under Markham's regime, Hunter searched for a way to fit into the village with the new laws. For most of his life, he'd been guarded and shut off from the rest of the world, to protect his brother as well as himself. His only escape for almost twenty-nine years has been the Empyreal Den, where he has been through one disappointing submissive after another. Once he got paired with Nia, everything changed. No one had ever been so perfect for him or accepted his demons as she did. Regardless of how hard he fought against it, he couldn't help but fall in love with her. To free themselves, they must find a way to free each other.

A forced proximity stand-alone from small-town romance author Brooke Montgomery about a cowboy who's ready to settle down and the single mom who's used to doing everything alone, but reluctantly takes his help when a threat looms... I met him at a wedding and his Southern charm quickly swept me off my feet-and into his bed. The following morning, I bailed before he woke up and never planned to see him again. As a single mom of two, my priorities are my kids, work, and school. Dating isn't even on my radar. But when a man comes after my son and follows us home, we're forced into hiding. Staying at the house of my one-night stand I ghosted over a year ago is the last thing I expect when the door opens, so I do the only rational thing I can think of and pretend I don't remember him. And I definitely don't anticipate him taking care of me when I get sick, watching my kids, or cooking for us-but he does without hesitation. It's impossible not to fall for him, especially when he helps me confront my past. I'm not the only one at risk for getting attached to him, his family, or small mountain town. My kids adore him and want us to stay, but my life is complicated enough as it is-and it'd never work out. Perfect for fans of: Forced proximity Protective heroes Caretaking & Acts of Service Lots of banter & angst Spicy open-door romances All the yearning, tension, & HEA you crave Take My Kiss is book #3 in the Willow Branch Mountain interconnected series. Each one ends in a happily-ever-after with a hook into the next one, and although you don't have to read them in order, you'll get a better reading experience if you do.

In this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Manhattan cop-turned-lawyer Stone Barrington is back on his home turf caught between a filthy rich conman and a beautiful prosecutor... Not long after Stone and his ex-partner Dino make the acquaintance of Billy Bob-a smooth-talkin' Texan packing a wad of rare two-dollar bills-someone takes a shot at them. Against his better judgment, Stone offers Billy Bob a safe haven for the night but almost immediately regrets it. The slippery out-of-towner has gone missing and someone has been found dead-in Stone's town house no less. Now, Stone is now stuck between a stunning federal prosecutor and a love from his past, a con man with more aliases than hairs on his head, and a murder investigation that could ruin them all.

New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin gives young readers the causes and curses that divided America into Union and Confederate nations in Two Miserable Presidents: The Amazing, Terrible, and Totally True Story of the Civil War, illustrated by Tim Robinson. A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A Beacon of Freedom Award Winner Get the feeling something big is about to happen? Welcome to the Civil War-one of the scariest, saddest, and occasionally wackiest stories in American History. 1856 : Northern and Southern settlers attack each other in Kansas. 1858 : Congressmen start sneaking guns and knives into the Senate chamber. 1860 : President James Buchanan is heard wailing, "I am the last president of the United States!" Unraveling a very complicated string of events--the small things, the personal ones, the big issues--Steve Sheinkin takes readers behind the scenes that led to The Civil War. It is a time and a war that threatened America's very existence, revealed in the surprising true stories of the soldiers and statesmen who battled it out. "Chatty and accessible, this book does double duty: it introduces Civil War history for readers who don't know much about it and supplies browsable commentary for those familiar with the big picture...Beginning with a look at the role cotton played in the history, his fast-paced narrative is broken into short, tersely titled vignettes...The horrors of slavery and battlefield slaughter are clear, as are achievements of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, John Brown, and many more." -Booklist Also by Steve Sheinkin: Bomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-the World's Most Dangerous Weapon The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery The Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War Which Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion King George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America

In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, the second in the Darth Bane trilogy, the fearsome Sith lord takes on a deadly new apprentice. Darth Bane's twisted genius made him a natural leader among the Sith-until his radical embrace of an all-but-forgotten wisdom drove him to destroy his own order . . . and create it anew from the ashes. As the last surviving Sith, Darth Bane promulgated a harsh new directive: the Rule of Two. Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it. Now Darth Bane is ready to put his policy into action and thinks he has found the key element that will make his triumph complete: a student to train in the ways of the dark side. Though she is young, Zannah possesses an instinctive link to the dark side that rivals his own. With his guidance, she will become essential in his quest to destroy the Jedi and dominate the galaxy.

In this essential Star Wars Legends novel, the second in the Darth Bane trilogy, the fearsome Sith lord takes on a deadly new apprentice. Darth Bane's twisted genius made him a natural leader among the Sith-until his radical embrace of an all-but-forgotten wisdom drove him to destroy his own order . . . and create it anew from the ashes. As the last surviving Sith, Darth Bane promulgated a harsh new directive: the Rule of Two. Two there should be; no more, no less. One to embody the power, the other to crave it. Now Darth Bane is ready to put his policy into action and thinks he has found the key element that will make his triumph complete: a student to train in the ways of the dark side. Though she is young, Zannah possesses an instinctive link to the dark side that rivals his own. With his guidance, she will become essential in his quest to destroy the Jedi and dominate the galaxy.

From Booktok sensation Harley Laroux, author of the New York Times bestseller Her Soul to Take, part two of the infamously spicy, irresistibly dark, Why Choose bully duology - perfect for readers of Sadie Kincaid, LJ Shen, and Eva Ashwood. Every action has consequences. I made one foolish mistake and ended up with a debt I had only one way to pay...by bowing my head and submitting to the men I swore I hated. But in their dominance I found catharsis. In the darkness we share, parts of myself were brought to the light. I've been wearing a mask for far too long. Now I'm torn between the future I thought I wanted, and a life I once believed was only fantasy. These feelings between us were never just a game. What am I willing to sacrifice? My pride and carefully laid plans, my determination that I can do it all alone? Or my new-found freedom to live without boundaries with the men who turned my world on its head? How much am I willing to give up? Who am I willing to lose?

Stephanie Plum’s life is never boring, not even for a split second, in the adrenaline-fueled new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. In a now-or-never moment, Stephanie Plum made the decision of a lifetime. But some lifetimes are shorter than others and Stephanie will be lucky if she makes it to the end of the week. Over the years, Trenton’s best-known bounty hunter has acquired a long list of enemies. It’s an occupational hazard as a bond enforcement agent. The problem is that she now has a mysterious enemy whose name isn’t on any list. Disturbing packages, threatening notes, and near misses are keeping Stephanie in the dark and her anonymous tormentor, who wants her dead, in the shadows. Bond jumper Greb Tusi also wouldn’t mind getting rid of Stephanie. He’s wanted for going on a three-hour rampage—one that he swears “wasn’t his fault”—that included mugging an old lady and stealing a hearse. And if adjusting to being newly married isn’t enough to take a few years off Stephanie’s life, working for her ex-fiancé and mentor, Ranger, might do the trick. Ranger has taken a security job for a powerful political figure, and Stephanie is in charge of babysitting one of the figure’s family members. The clock is ticking for Stephanie to find bail-jumper Greb Tusi and the invisible stalker who is sending her increasingly menacing messages. If she lets her guard down for even a split second, her time will be up.

Stephanie Plum’s life is never boring, not even for a split second, in the adrenaline-fueled new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich. In a now-or-never moment, Stephanie Plum made the decision of a lifetime. But some lifetimes are shorter than others and Stephanie will be lucky if she makes it to the end of the week. Over the years, Trenton’s best-known bounty hunter has acquired a long list of enemies. It’s an occupational hazard as a bond enforcement agent. The problem is that she now has a mysterious enemy whose name isn’t on any list. Disturbing packages, threatening notes, and near misses are keeping Stephanie in the dark and her anonymous tormentor, who wants her dead, in the shadows. Bond jumper Greb Tusi also wouldn’t mind getting rid of Stephanie. He’s wanted for going on a three-hour rampage—one that he swears “wasn’t his fault”—that included mugging an old lady and stealing a hearse. And if adjusting to being newly married isn’t enough to take a few years off Stephanie’s life, working for her ex-fiancé and mentor, Ranger, might do the trick. Ranger has taken a security job for a powerful political figure, and Stephanie is in charge of babysitting one of the figure’s family members. The clock is ticking for Stephanie to find bail-jumper Greb Tusi and the invisible stalker who is sending her increasingly menacing messages. If she lets her guard down for even a split second, her time will be up.

Readers who love spicy romance with chaotic meet-cute tropes like Talia Hibbert, Jackie Lau, and Rachel Lynn Solomon. Fans of banter-filled TV shows and movies about awkward dating like Insecure, Someone Great, How to Be Single, and I Want You Back. The setting : A magical New York evening at a hot new restaurant that’s the place to be seen. The situation : Two couples poised to take the next step. Liem’s moved across the country and is about to propose to Natalie, the love of his life—he’s going to surprise her at dinner. On the other side of the restaurant, Bri thought she was about to have a romantic evening with her boyfriend, David. The complication : Very public breakups. For both couples. David’s the one who cheated, but he’s also the one who calls it off. Bri’s left fuming like an episode of excellent reality television: great for the audience, terrible for the featured player. On the other side of the restaurant, Nat drops a bomb of her own: she wants to break up. Suddenly Liem and Bri are single, so they decide to drown their sorrows together. The result : When sparks fly between them, maybe it means the worst day of their lives can potentially become the best thing that ever happened to them both. Maybe.

Sometimes, it takes two villages...Welcome back to Bird Island, a peaceful happy bird community - thanks to Red, Bomb and Chuck, who saved all their feathered friends from an all-out war with King Leonard and the pigs! Well, the war's over - kind of. Now the birds and pigs are in a prank war - with lots of tricks played on both sides of the water.But when a new villain, an eagle named Zeta, threatens to destroy life on both Bird and Piggy islands, these sworn enemies must set aside their differences and join forces to fight a feathery foe. Now Red, Chuck, Bomb and Mighty Eagle, along with Chuck's sister, Silver, must team up with the pigs, including Leonard and Courtney, Leonard's new assistant, to stop Zeta and her volcanic superweapon of doom!And did we mention that there are hatchlings in this story too?The worst enemies make an even worse team!© 2020 Rovio Entertainment Corporation. Angry Birds and all related properties, titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Rovio Entertainment Corporation and Rovio Animation Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Readers who love spicy romance with chaotic meet-cute tropes like Talia Hibbert, Jackie Lau, and Rachel Lynn Solomon. Fans of banter-filled TV shows and movies about awkward dating like Insecure, Someone Great, How to Be Single, and I Want You Back. The setting : A magical New York evening at a hot new restaurant that’s the place to be seen.  The situation : Two couples poised to take the next step. Liem’s moved across the country and is about to propose to Natalie, the love of his life—he’s going to surprise her at dinner. On the other side of the restaurant, Bri thought she was about to have a romantic evening with her boyfriend, David.  The complication : Very public breakups. For both couples. David’s the one who cheated, but he’s also the one who calls it off. Bri’s left fuming like an episode of excellent reality television: great for the audience, terrible for the featured player. On the other side of the restaurant, Nat drops a bomb of her own: she wants to break up. Suddenly Liem and Bri are single, so they decide to drown their sorrows together.   The result : When sparks fly between them, maybe it means the worst  day of their lives can potentially become the best thing that ever happened to them both. Maybe.

Tom Crowler has been captain of the San Francisco Sea Lions for a decade of failures. With no cups or trophies to show for his time in the NHL, Tom retreated into himself a long time ago, and that's exactly where he intends to stay until he retires. But when he catches the new team superstar, Jaxon Grant, in a compromising position, Tom finds it impossible to continue hiding his deepest secret behind a bland, pleasant mask. Jax is everything Tom isn't: loud, flashy, the winner of multiple NHL Awards, and—oh, yeah—gay enough to get traded to San Francisco because of a potential PR scandal with his old team. At first, he thinks Tom catching him means the next trade, the next rejection for being just a little too much for other people to take. When it turns out the two of them have more in common than talent on the ice, though, Jax finds himself drawn in by pulling Tom out. As animosity gives way to a partnership neither of them saw coming, Tom and Jax are left facing new challenges. Will Jax's impulsive nature put Tom's deeply valued privacy at risk? Or will Tom's reticence force Jax into pretending to be someone he isn't? And if they can't even figure each other out, how can they save a struggling NHL team from bad coaching and internal division?

In a new sweet romance series by #1 Bestseller Fiona Grace, Summer is coming for this small town in Maine, and with it the hopeful opening of Charlotte Rose's B&B. But small-town life in Maine is a shock for Miami-transplant Charlotte Rose and her teenage daughter. Renovating a house for the first time is an even bigger shock. But nothing is as unexpected as the new love that walks into her life. Can he the one? "Wow, this book takes off & never stops! I couldn't put it down! Highly recommended for those who love a great mystery with twists, turns, romance, and a long lost family member! I am reading the next book right now!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "Wish all books were this good a mystery romance and love. Did not want to stop reading this book—loved it." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) ALWAYS, FOREVER is book #2 in a new series by #1 bestselling author Fiona Grace, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. A charming sweet romance series will transport you to another world, the ENDLESS HARBOR series will make you laugh, make you cry, will keep you turning pages late into the night—and will make you fall in love with romance all over again. A page-turner packed with jaw-dropping twists, it is impossible to put down! Future books in the series are also available. "The story line wasn't just a who done it, but had a story about her life and romance, including village life. Very entertaining." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "It has endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a plot that keeps you reading and the right amount of romance. I can't wait to start book two!" --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor) "What a great story of murder, romance, new beginnings, love, friend ships and a wonderful cascade of mystery." --Amazon reviewer (regarding Murder in the Manor)

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

SHE HELPED A PERFECT A STRANGER. SHE DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS THE PERFECT KILLER... 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM Elly Parker had everything. Perfect husband. Perfect apartment. Perfect friends and the perfect job. As an internet celebrity - famed for her random acts of kindness - everyone knew it. So when a betrayal causes her to lose it all, millions of people are watching. But even at her lowest, Elly will always help someone in need. Which makes her the perfect target for a sadistic game. Because as she soon learns, you can never trust a stranger - and a seemingly random encounter plunges her into a nightmare worse than she ever imagined. The only person she can turn to is conman turned trial lawyer Eddie Flynn, who must take on a case where nothing is what it seems. With the most cruelly ingenious mind manipulating events from the shadows, everyone is in danger - including Eddie and his family. 'Twists and turns galore. Not to be missed.' DAILY MAIL 'Steve Cavanagh is known for his twisty, baroque plotting, but seems to have surpassed himself here...ingenious' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST THRILLERS OF 2025 'This crime thriller is fast and relentless and the plot throws some real shockers. Fill your lungs before you start - you're in for a breathless ride' THE SUN 'Cavanagh writes some of the best legal thrillers in the business with killers plots....sleep-stealingly brilliant' DAILY MIRROR The award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for Steve Cavanagh: 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

Tracking List: A1: Back To Stay, A2: Prisoner Of Love, A3: I'll Prove It To You, A4: Runaway, A5: Unfinished Business, B1: Crazy Over You, B2: Let Me Be Your Hero, B3: Take Me Back, B4: Two Of A Kind, B5: She's An Entertainer - Release Year: 1988 - Genre: SYNTH-POP

It's peculiar how no-words can be better than words. How silence can say more than noise, or a person's absence can occupy even more space than their presence did. Suzy is twelve when her best friend, Franny, drowns one summer at the beach. It takes two days for the news to reach Suzy, and it's not something that she can accept: Franny has always been a strong swimmer, from the day they met in swim class when they were just five. How can someone all of a sudden, just no longer be there? Suzy realizes that they must have got it wrong: Franny didn't just drown - she was stung by a poisonous jellyfish. This makes a lot more sense to Suzy's logical mind than a random drowning - cause: a jellyfish sting; effect: death. Suzy's journey to acceptance is quiet - she resolves to either say something important, or say nothing at all. But it's also bursting with bittersweet humour, heart-breaking honesty, big ideas and small details. The Thing About Jellyfish is an astonishing debut novel from Ali Benjamin, and is perfect for fans of Wonder, Counting By 7s and My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece.

About the series: "I want to tell you the story of my life. Or at least a part of my life. A part of my life which is all me, but which is hidden. My sex life. That is what I was made for. It is what I do best" The world is full of men, and the first-person narrator in this series is a female Don Juan, who simply cannot say no. Eva loves her husband and her kids, but to her, they are not enough. Her life ceases to have meaning without the exciting feeling of a new adventure, so when the opportunity arises for an erotic experience, she takes it. The female protagonist of the series, Eva, is inspired by a real person of flesh and blood. After conversations with this woman, the author, Anna Bridgwater, has written down her story as a testimony about the secret life she had led parallel to her everyday life with husband and kids.