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They came to earth-Pestilence, War, Famine, Death-four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They say war obliterates everything-until the heart becomes the battleground. As her city falls, Miriam Elmahdy faces the end of everything she's known. But instead of death at War's hands, she's claimed as his wife and swept into a relentless struggle for survival-and for her soul. Caught between devastation and desire, Miriam must confront the brutal force of War, who embodies destruction yet reveals a startling capacity for tenderness. War is a dark paranormal romance that blends enemies-to-lovers tension with themes of moral ambiguity and redemption. Readers are captivated by its suspenseful plot, raw emotion, and a fierce heroine fighting against destiny. Perfect for fans of epic romantic fantasy and complex antiheroes, this story explores a world where love and destruction contend to shape the future.

Burmese Days by George Orwell is a dark and searing portrait of British colonialism in 1920s Burma, drawn from the author's own experiences as a colonial officer. In the small, suffocating town of Kyauktada, British officials cling to power, privilege, and prejudice. Among them is John Flory, a disillusioned timber merchant caught between his loyalty to empire and his growing contempt for its corruption. As Flory struggles with loneliness and the hope of love, tensions rise-both within the colonial elite and between rulers and the ruled. Orwell's first novel, Burmese Days is a haunting critique of imperialism, racism, and moral cowardice. With sharp insight and bleak honesty, it exposes the human cost of empire and the spiritual emptiness behind the facade of colonial "civilization."

The Last September is Elizabeth Bowen's portrait of a young woman's coming of age in a brutalized time and place, where the ordinariness of life floats like music over the impending doom of history. In 1920, at their country home in County Cork, Sir Richard Naylor and his wife, Lady Myra, and their friends maintain a skeptical attitude toward the events going on around them, but behind the facade of tennis parties and army camp dances, all know that the end is approaching—the end of British rule in the south of Ireland and the demise of a way of life that had survived for centuries. Their niece, Lois Farquar, attempts to live her own life and gain her own freedoms from the very class that her elders are vainly defending. The Last September depicts the tensions between love and the longing for freedom, between tradition and the terrifying prospect of independence, both political and spiritual. "Brilliant.... A successful combination of social comedy and private tragedy."— The Times Literary Supplement (London)

They came to earth-Pestilence, War, Famine, Death-four horsemen riding their screaming steeds, racing to the corners of the world. Four horsemen with the power to destroy all of humanity. They say war obliterates everything-until the heart becomes the battleground. As her city falls, Miriam Elmahdy faces the end of everything she's known. But instead of death at War's hands, she's claimed as his wife and swept into a relentless struggle for survival-and for her soul. Caught between devastation and desire, Miriam must confront the brutal force of War, who embodies destruction yet reveals a startling capacity for tenderness. War is a dark paranormal romance that blends enemies-to-lovers tension with themes of moral ambiguity and redemption. Readers are captivated by its suspenseful plot, raw emotion, and a fierce heroine fighting against destiny. Perfect for fans of epic romantic fantasy and complex antiheroes, this story explores a world where love and destruction contend to shape the future.

Love can blossom everywhere—even on a daily commute! An adorable rom-com about two student commuters crushing on each other and the other passengers rooting for their budding feelings. Every morning at 6:58, a train departs for Maibara Station—and with it, an entire car full of emotionally invested commuters. Their obsession? Two high schoolers from different schools who haven’t said a word to each other…but might be falling in love. He sneaks glances. She looks away. He panics. She blushes. The tension is unbearable—and the peanut gallery of passengers can’t get enough. Can young love survive the pressure of an entire train rooting from the sidelines?

Love can blossom everywhere—even on a daily commute! An adorable rom-com about two student commuters crushing on each other and the other passengers rooting for their budding feelings. Every morning at 6:58, a train departs for Maibara Station—and with it, an entire car full of emotionally invested commuters. Their obsession? Two high schoolers from different schools who haven’t said a word to each other…but might be falling in love. He sneaks glances. She looks away. He panics. She blushes. The tension is unbearable—and the peanut gallery of passengers can’t get enough. Can young love survive the pressure of an entire train rooting from the sidelines?

Twenty students wrote a novel, a beautiful love story about compassion and pain. This is the product of an inspiring project that took one and a half years of generating ideas, researching, writing, and rewriting. Twenty heads agreed on a plot full of tension, emotions, and grief. LAST TRAIN TO PARIS Two young fellows whose friendship turns into forbidden love - and that is just the beginning. Lily and Nick fall in love at first sight, but their love is put to a terrible test. Belonging to different classes the only chance for them seems to be Nick’s career in the military. While Nick looses all his family, Lily is made to suffer by hers. Her father forces her into a marriage with a man she doesn’t love. Will their dream survive their separation, the war, lies, a wrong decision, and a marriage?

The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy is a novel set in the rural English countryside, focusing on the lives, loves, and social tensions of villagers in the fictional town of Little Hintock. The story centers on Giles Winterborne, a humble, devoted woodland worker, and his love for Grace Melbury, the daughter of a wealthy miller. Grace, however, is drawn to the more sophisticated and urbane Dr. Edred Fitzpiers, leading to a love triangle filled with misunderstandings, class conflicts, and tragic consequences. Hardy explores themes of social mobility, nature versus society, and the constraints of class and human desire, highlighting the harsh realities and emotional complexities of rural life.

DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AND THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. . . They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ? Cruel is the Light is an epic, enemies-to-lovers romance about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history. NOW THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY CONTINUES IN THE HEART-STOPPING SEQUEL. Get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God's Rome . . . Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals - and sure to be your next obsession . . . PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 'A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.' Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace 'A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk 'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.' 'This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession , and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story .' 'It completely consumed me.' 'I loved everything about this book , from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping... ugh so good.' 'It's been a long time that a book has entranced me as much as this . . . my new obsession , I will never stop recommending this book! ' 'WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'

The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy is a novel set in the rural English countryside, focusing on the lives, loves, and social tensions of villagers in the fictional town of Little Hintock. The story centers on Giles Winterborne, a humble, devoted woodland worker, and his love for Grace Melbury, the daughter of a wealthy miller. Grace, however, is drawn to the more sophisticated and urbane Dr. Edred Fitzpiers, leading to a love triangle filled with misunderstandings, class conflicts, and tragic consequences. Hardy explores themes of social mobility, nature versus society, and the constraints of class and human desire, highlighting the harsh realities and emotional complexities of rural life.

I LOVE YOU—DON'T HATE ME! Akane has finally come to terms with her feelings for Saito, the husband she was forced to marry—and now the real trouble starts! Suddenly, everything they do together feels like a minefield of romantic tension: laundry, baths, sharing a bed (platonically, of course). Overwhelmed by her own emotions, Akane starts avoiding Saito entirely—not because she doesn’t like him, but because she does. Can love bloom when one half of the couple is running away in embarrassment? The heart-fluttering, slow-burn rom-com of misunderstandings and missed chances continues!

DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AND THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. . . They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ? Cruel is the Light is an epic, enemies-to-lovers romance about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history. NOW THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY CONTINUES IN THE HEART-STOPPING SEQUEL. Get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God's Rome . . . Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals - and sure to be your next obsession . . . PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: 'A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.' Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies 'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace 'A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen 'A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of Fathomfolk 'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.' 'This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession , and I am hooked. The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story .' 'It completely consumed me.' 'I loved everything about this book , from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping... ugh so good.' 'It's been a long time that a book has entranced me as much as this . . . my new obsession , I will never stop recommending this book! ' 'WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'

Immerse yourself in the idyllic world of Blithedale, a utopian community where a group of like-minded individuals strive to create a society based on mutual respect and cooperation. But as the group becomes more entangled in each other's lives, tensions arise and secrets are revealed. Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Blithedale Romance is a tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness that will leave you spellbound.

Villette by Charlotte Brontë is a psychological novel about loneliness, identity, and unrequited love. It follows Lucy Snowe, an Englishwoman who travels alone to the fictional city of Villette to teach at a girls' school. Reserved and introspective, Lucy struggles with isolation, cultural differences, and her suppressed emotions. She quietly observes those around her-especially Dr. John, with whom she falls in love, and the passionate, mercurial professor Paul Emanuel, who gradually becomes her true companion. The novel explores Lucy's inner life, her search for independence, and the tension between reason and passion. Unlike Brontë's earlier Jane Eyre, Villette ends ambiguously, leaving readers uncertain about Lucy's ultimate fate and highlighting her resilience in the face of solitude.

I wake in a cage at the gilt market with no memory of my name. When the fae King of Storms and Feathers purchases me, I vow to escape his palace of dust and gold, reclaim my memories, and return to the home that haunts my visions-a city of ruins in the decaying forests of the human realm. In the meantime, I'll pretend to be what King Arrowyn wants-an obedient green-eyed bird, chained and powerless, his for the taunting and taking. But when I escape and fall into viler clutches, Arrow hunts me down, determined to retrieve his disobedient, most valued possession. King of Storms and Feathers is the first book in the sizzling adult fantasy romance series, Courts of the Star Fae Realms. Readers who enjoy angsty enemies-to-lovers tension, a strong human heroine, and a morally gray fae king who yearns to control her but, instead, falls helplessly under her spell will love this book! ** This series contains dark elements and is suitable for mature readers. For more information, please visit Juno Heart's website.

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren ... Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren … Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

Italy, 1921. Jacobo Levi, an intellectual dreamer, works in the family bookshop. Angelo Ghione, a contadino, makes good wine by singing to the grapes. Lifetime best friends, their Jewish and Catholic families live side by side amidst a backdrop of village communal life. Born on the same day, their children grow up and fall in love. When the 1938 racial laws are passed, the love between Bella and Rico thrives. When Angelo discovers their liaison he suggests they marry but tensions simmer beneath the surface of love and friendship. When war is declared on the day of Bella's wedding to a fellow Jew, the peaceful village they live in is torn apart, and the Levis find themselves displaced and fighting for their lives.

"Yazmin", borbotta Love tra le labbra, "non mi sarei mai aspettato…" "Smetti di parlare" sussurra lei. Yazmin non lascia che Love chiuda la bocca. Le sue labbra sono così morbide, ma anche molto sode. E umide, tanto che inumidiscono quelle di Love mentre lei lascia che la punta della sua lingua si unisca al gioco. Lentamente, molto lentamente si spinge tra le loro labbra, facendosi strada per esplorare i denti di Love, prima che lei gli lasci fare altrettanto". Love ha trent'anni, è il responsabile della Salute e della Sicurezza nell'acciaieria e un vero cocco di papà. Ma quando incontra Yazmin, assunta da poco come saldatore, tutta la sua timidezza svanisce. All'inizio la sua schiettezza lo irrita, ma presto i suoi capelli scuri e le labbra carnose riempiono il suo mondo. Quando Yazmin si ritrova da sola nell'ufficio di Love, la tensione cresce tra di loro. Oseranno cedere ai loro sentimenti e passare all'azione?

The newest book in Kristen Callihan's fan-favorite GAME ON world delivers an emotionally charged NFL romance with a fake engagement, childhood-friends-to-lovers tension, and the kind of slow-burn yearning that will wreck you. Perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy and high-heat sports romance. A "fake" fiancée is just the trick to help a bad-boy football player clean up his image. Trouble is, there's nothing fake about the way August feels about his "pretend" fiancée. August Luck is on the brink of greatness: #1 NFL draft pick, a new starting quarterback role, and a future everyone expects him to dominate. But he keeps making headlines for all the wrong reasons. After his latest stunt goes viral, everyone agrees: he needs to get it together. Penelope Morrow grew up alongside August. Their mothers were best friends. The Luck family practically raised her. But August barely spoke to her, and Pen was always too shy to do anything but flee the room when he walked in. She's spent years convinced he couldn't stand her. He's spent years convinced of the same. When Pen inherits her grandparents' house but can't afford the estate tax, August sees an opportunity: a fake engagement that solves both their problems. He cleans up his image. She keeps her home. Simple. Except nothing about Pen has ever been simple for August. And the longer they pretend, the harder it gets to keep the truth buried: this was never fake. Not for him. And maybe not for her either. All's fair in love and football…game on. "August and Pen's story had me in a chokehold! Tension. Banter. Yearning. Emotional depth. I (gleefully) did not come up for air until the final page." -Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author Perfect for readers who love: Fake engagement / fake dating Childhood friends to lovers Mutual secret yearning Slow-burn NFL romance Shy girl / sunshine boy Hero in hot pursuit Love spicy football romance? Don't miss Kristen Callihan's GAME ON series: The Hook Up, The Friend Zone, The Game Plan, and The Hot Shot.

A young heiress faces a difficult choice between filial loyalty, her inheritance, and a man she should not trust but cannot help but love, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Classics Line. One of Henry James's most enduring works, Washington Square examines class dynamics in 19th-century New York through a quietly devastating drama of love, manipulation, and a young woman's coming-of-age. When Catherine Sloper, a sheltered young heiress of a wealthy New York physician, gets engaged to a charming young man who her father believes is only after her fortune, she gets caught between the wishes of her father, her inheritance, and the intoxicating promises of the man she loves. ​A masterclass in psychological tension and a timeless exploration of love, power, pride, and betrayal, Washington Square remains one of James's most poignant and accessible works of fiction.

Ein Sommer hat Hope alles genommen.Seitdem fühlt sie nicht mehr.Als Vampir-Hexe kehrt sie an Druantia zurück mit einem Ziel:überleben.Keine Nähe. Keine Gefühle. Keine Aufmerksamkeit.Doch Mattheo bemerkt sie trotzdem.Der Sohn dunkler Mächte fürchtet nichts, er wird gefürchtet oder ihm wird sich angeschlossen.Hope tut beides nicht und er will wissen warum.Er will wissen, warum sie es nicht tut.Und während Blicke zu Versprechen werden und Dunkelheit näher rückt, bleibt eine Wahrheit verborgen:Er ist nicht der Einzige, der sie will.Ein Dark-Romantasy-Roman über verbotene Magie, gefährliche Verlockung und eine Liebe, die genauso tödlich ist wie die Dunkelheit selbst.Tropes-Enemies to lovers-Forbidden Love,-Dark Academia-Vampir-Hexe FMC-Morally Grey MMC-He Falls First-She Feels Nothing / Emotionally Numb FMC-Forbidden Attraction-Obsession,-not Love (at first)-Power Imbalance-Enemies to Something Darker-Who Did This to You?-Touch Her and Die-Dangerous Curiosity-Secrets & Hidden Past-Everyone Fears Him – Except Her-Heir of Darkness-Slow Burn Tension-Predator Meets Predator

"Ich schätzte nicht jeder kriegt ein Happy End" Jule ist Anfang dreißig, Dauer-Single und verzweifelt auf der Suche nach der großen Liebe. Während um sie herum alle Heiratsanträge und Babys bekommen, stolpert sie von einem Dating-Desaster ins nächste. Torben - notorischer Playboy, charmant bis zur Selbstüberschätzung und ausgerechnet der beste Freund ihres Bruders - ist das genaue Gegenteil von dem, was Jule sucht. In ihren Augen ist er nervig, überheblich und hat zu jeder Gelegenheit einen dummen Spruch auf Lager. Doch dann passiert es: ein Kuss auf der Hochzeit ihres Bruders. Ein einziger (betrunkener!) Moment, der alles verändert. Denn Torbens Lippen rauben ihr den Atem - und plötzlich fühlt sich seine Nähe verboten gut an. Eigentlich will Jule diesen Ausrutscher so schnell wie möglich vergessen. Doch die Anziehung zwischen ihnen ist stärker als jede Vernunft, und aus einem One-Night-Fehler wird plötzlich mehr. Natürlich ist das bloß ein harmloser Zeitvertreib! Torben ist schließlich nur ihr Mr. Right Now, während sie weiter auf Mr. Right wartet. Niemand darf davon erfahren. Schon gar nicht ihr Bruder Jan mit seinem ausgeprägten Beschützerinstinkt. Denn beide wissen, dass sie damit ein absolutes Tabu brechen. Und genau das wird bald schon zum Problem ... Eine Geschichte über das Chaos der Dreißiger - über das Gefühl, wenn alle um einen herum ankommen, während man sich selbst fragt, wann das eigene Happy End endlich beginnt. Über die Angst, zu spät zu sein, über Umwege, Zweifel und zweite Chancen. Und über die Erkenntnis, dass Liebe manchmal genau dort wartet, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet. Warum dieses Buch für schlaflose Nächte sorgen könnte? - RomCom - friends to lovers ABER enemies to lovers-Vibe - brothers best friend/best friends sister - touch her and die - high tension - spicy - forbidden love - bad boy turns good guy - he falls first and harder - strong female lead - emotional healing - dual POV Ein Trope-Mix, der gefährlich viel Herzklopfen verursacht!

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren … Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie:  Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

Grace und Cal ergänzen sich wie Sonnenschein und Regenschauer Grace weigert sich, ihre Zukunft von einer traumatischen Erfahrung bestimmen zu lassen. Sie will ihr Leben wieder in die Hand nehmen: auf Partys gehen, Männer daten und Spaß haben. Dass sie sich zu dem tätowierten, einschüchternden Cal hingezogen fühlen würde, hätte Grace nie erwartet. Je besser sie ihn kennenlernt, desto mehr stellt sie fest, dass Cal charmant und verantwortungsbewusst ist. Doch Cal hat keine Zeit für die Liebe, er hat andere Prioritäten. Allerdings berührt Grace sein Herz wie noch nie jemand zuvor, und es wird immer schwieriger für ihn, seine Gefühle zu ignorieren … Friends to Lovers und ganz viel Tension Die ganze Brightest Light-Trilogie: Band 1: The Brightest Light of Sunshine Band 2: The Darkest Corner of the Heart Band 3: The Deepest End of Love

'This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I couldn't put it down' Reader review _____ 'I was instantly hooked ... it was the perfect balance of plot and romance ... This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can't wait to read the future books!' Reader review _____ 'I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' Reader review _____ * * * *

An Unsuitable Match, by bestselling author Joanna Trollope, is an uplifting story of love in the autumn years, and the complexities of family bonds. 'Nobody writes about family tensions better than Joanna Trollope' - Good Housekeeping As Rose Woodrowe and Tyler Masson embark on their journey of rediscovered love and second chances, they find themselves faced with the strong opinions of their grown-up children. Who to listen to? Who to please? Rose and Tyler are determined to get it right this time, but in trying to make everyone happy, can they ever be happy themselves? Immerse yourself in this heart-stirring exploration of love, family conflict, and the intricacies of starting anew. 'A pitch-perfect novel' - Sunday Express 'Writes about family relationships with intelligence and clear-eyed sympathy' - The Times

' I was immediately hooked ...the slow burn tension between them is sizzling .' ¿¿¿¿ When fake becomes real, can two broken hearts risk it all? Claire has spent the last couple of years building the perfect life for herself on the stunning Australian coast. But when she agrees to pose as the girlfriend of surfing sensation Bryce Maylands to help repair his public image, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble... Bryce may be known as a player, but his reputation is catching up with him. A fake relationship could be a lifeline - if he can keep his heart out of it, that is. As tension builds, secrets surface and insecurities rise. Will they embrace the depths of their feelings or retreat to safety? Perfect for fans of Elena Armas, Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne. Reviews are in for Crashing Into You! 'What's not to like?... Just gorgeous ... Had me smiling so much!' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Perfect for anyone who loves emotional connections , great chemistry , and characters you can't help but root for.' ¿¿¿¿ 'A fun , easy summer romance that had me wishing I was on the Australian coast.' ¿¿¿¿ ' Everything you could possibly want from the contemporary romance and sports fiction genres... an incredibly immersive, atmospheric world that completely stole my heart.' ¿¿¿¿ 'A fast-paced , emotional, cozy beach read ' ¿¿¿¿ Praise for Isadora Love... 'A proper romance ... complete with kisses, sexy clothing and jealousy... a read-it-in-one-go late-into-the-night one!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An amazing enemies to lovers , workplace romance with drama and heartache and fun times mixed in' ¿¿¿¿¿ ' 'The perfect book for a beach read or a summer read ... this one hit the mark with all of the tension and chemistry .' ¿¿¿¿

The original reincarnation romance fantasy and historical romance phenomenon continues in From a Knight to a Lady Volume 2 (Limited). Whispers of madness trail Lucifela , branding her as unstable while she wrestles with a past that refuses to release its hold. Yet beneath the slander lies a more harrowing truth--her sworn enemy, Khalid , lives on under a new name: Duke Louis Luke of Jansgar. Driven by vengeance, this strong heroine steels her will to reclaim her martial strength and wield her power against those who orchestrated her ultimate betrayal. But the imperial palace is a nest of vipers--the princes plot in the shadows, the Crown Prince preys upon the weak, and deception lurks behind every courteous smile. Navigating dense royal court intrigue , Lucifela must safeguard her identity while balancing a highly charged, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension. Just when she begins to stand proud as the true daughter of House Aydin, a cruel trap is ignited in the frozen mountains. Hunted, surrounded, and with only fleeting allies by her side... will she escape the snare, or fall into the hands of those who covet her life? Regression meets body-swapping in this emotionally charged, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers webcomic tale. A fallen knight awakens in the body of a noble lady within enemy territory, setting the stage for revenge, identity conflict, and a romance layered with tension and longing. Amassing over 231 million readers worldwide, the stakes are higher than ever--will her struggle for survival ignite her spectacular rise, or seal her final downfall?

'This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I couldn't put it down' Reader review _____ 'I was instantly hooked ... it was the perfect balance of plot and romance ... This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can't wait to read the future books!' Reader review _____ 'I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' Reader review _____ * * * *