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Anne of Windy Poplars Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They're known as the royal family of Summerside-and they quickly let Anne know she is not the person they had wanted as principal of Summerside High School. But as she settles into the cozy tower room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds she has great allies in the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty-and in their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. As Anne learns Summerside's strangest secrets, winning the support of the prickly Pringles becomes only the first of her triumphs. Anne's House of Dreams Anne's own true love, Gilbert Blythe, is finally a doctor, and in the sunshine of the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor. A new life means fresh problems to solve, fresh surprises. Anne and Gilbert will make new friends and meet their neighbors: Captain Jim, the lighthouse attendant, with his sad stories of the sea; Miss Cornelia Bryant, the lady who speaks from the heart-and speaks her mind; and the tragically beautiful Leslie Moore, into whose dark life Anne shines a brilliant light. Anne of Ingleside Anne is the mother of five, with never a dull moment in her lively home. And now with a new baby on the way and insufferable Aunt Mary Maria visiting-and wearing out her welcome-Anne's life is full to bursting. Still, Mrs. Doctor can't think of any place she'd rather be than her own beloved Ingleside. Until the day she begins to worry that her adored Gilbert doesn't love her anymore. How could that be? She may be a little older, but she's still the same irrepressible, irreplaceable redhead-the wonderful Anne of Green Gables, all grown up . . . she's ready to make her cherished husband fall in love with her all over again!

The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction. 'This is a magnificent book' Anne McCaffrey 'I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone' THE TIMES 'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me' So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin. The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read coming-of-age adventure. Readers adore The Name of the Wind: 'The quality of the writing breathes magic into even fairly ordinary scenes, and makes some of the important ones extraordinary' Mark Lawrence 'This is why I love fantasy so much . . . The writing style is smooth, the pacing just right . . . I would easily recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, but also to people who enjoy great stories told wonderfully well' Goodreads reviewer, 'For the love of God, if you haven't read this book and love these kinds of high fantasy novels, READ IT!' Goodreads reviewer, 'The story is fantastic, the writing is amazing, and if you have a heart the main character will capture it' Goodreads reviewer, 'Patrick Rothfuss is such a talented storyteller and there was never a dull moment throughout the entire book! . . . The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece and Patrick Rothfuss is a freaking genius' Goodreads reviewer, 'This story was, simply put, excellent . . . Rothfuss has more than earnt his reputation. I'm so glad this book lived up to the hype . . . A jaw dropping five stars' Goodreads reviewer, 'One of the best fantasy books of all time' Goodreads reviewer, 'A legitimately wonderful story that is written beautifully . . . This should be one of the required reading books for any fan of fantasy' Goodreads reviewer,

She's beautiful, rich, and reckless. When Lady Constance Stonewell accidentally ruins the Earl of Apthorp's entire future with her gossip column, she does what any honorable young lady must: offer her hand in marriage. Or, at the very least, stage a whirlwind fake engagement to repair his reputation. Never mind that it means spending a month with the dullest man in England. Or the fact that he disapproves of everything she holds dear. He's supposedly the most boring politician in the House of Lords. Julian Haywood, the Earl of Apthorp, is on the cusp of finally proving himself to be the man he's always wanted to be when his future is destroyed in a single afternoon. When the woman he's secretly in love with confesses she's at fault, it isn't just his life that is shattered: it's his heart. They have a month to clear his name and convince society they are madly in love. But when Constance discovers her faux-intended is decidedly more than meets the eye, not to mention adept at shocking forms of wickedness, she finds herself falling for him. There's only one problem: he can't forgive her for breaking his heart.

A Darker Shade of Magic, the first book in V.E. Schwab's New York Times bestselling Shades of Magic trilogy, is now available in a special collector's edition. With a revamped, metallic ink detailed cover and reading ribbon, this edition will also feature the following bonus material: *End papers featuring fan art *A glossary of Arnesian and Antari terms *An interview between author and editor *Original (never before seen!) tales from within the Shades of Magic world "A Darker Shade of Magic has all the hallmarks of a classic work of fantasy...a gem of a tale. This is a book to treasure." -Deborah Harkness, New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls trilogy Kell is one of the last Antari - magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once upon a time, Black. Kell was raised in Arnes - Red London - and officially serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons, the one without any magic left to see. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences, which Kell is now seeing firsthand. After an exchange goes awry, Kell escapes to Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She first robs him, then saves him from a deadly enemy, and finally forces Kell to spirit her to another world for a proper adventure. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. Shades of Magic series 1. A Darker Shade of Magic 2. A Gathering of Shadows 3. A Conjuring of Light

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All work and no love can make for a dull life. But cupid's arrow has a habit of striking when you least expect it... A heartwarming, feel-good romance to curl up with. Perfect for the fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry. Mallory Westerman is the successful proprietor of Le Petit Cadeau, a gift shop extraordinaire in thriving Leeds. Concentrating solely on her business, she has almost given up on finding someone to love. That is until she literally falls into the arms of a handsome, intriguing stranger who becomes her Knight in shining armour. The whirlwind romance that ensues changes her life-path irrevocably. However, the road to true love is never smooth and things don't always turn out how you expect... "A Seaside Escape" is a funny, poignant and beautiful story of love and loss, just like life. Mallory's story is life affirming and bursting with emotion that will have you reaching for the tissues. A very well told story perfect for reading on cold autumn nights by the fire' Adele O'Neill. 'This is a story to fall in love with, a triumph of love over loss, hope over heartache and ultimately a tale that will lift your spirits and leave you smiling at the end! Well done Ms Hobman, a great debut!' Faith Hogan

FROM INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING EROTIC ROMANCE AUTHOR SIERRA CARTWRIGHT 'Even Racier Than Fifty Shades' ~ Mail Online 'Sierra Cartwright never fails to wow me, no matter what the story. On His Terms grabbed me by the hair on the first page and didn't let up.' ~ Erzabet Enchantments Book two in the Mastered series. It was business only Chelsea Barton is terrible at the whole submission thing, and she wants to snare the Dom of her dreams. She seeks out the renowned trainer Master Alexander. Alex has his hands full with Chelsea, especially when he realises he doesn't want to turn her over to another man... Damn, damn, and double damn. This was so not supposed to happen. Chelsea Barton always gets what she wants, and she wants the up and coming rocker Evan C to accept her as his sub. But her performance always disappoints him. Determined to have her way, she begs Master Alexander Monahan to train her. Alex has given up training submissives, and no matter what, he would not work with someone as bold, headstrong, and stubborn as Chelsea. But there's something about her that intrigues and impresses him, an enthusiasm that is missing from his too-dull life. Under very strict guidelines he agrees. She has to try her best. She has to submit uncomplainingly to his punishments. And there's a two week obligation, after which they will part ways. Being a trainer is a very different relationship than a D/s, and despite his intentions to remain aloof, he starts to care deeply for the headstrong Chelsea. Chelsea unhesitatingly agrees to Master Alexander's rules, after all, he's going to give her the skills she needs to get what she wants. But, damn it, the longer she trains with him, the more she is attracted to his rugged good look as well as to his firm, but relentless ways. She reminds herself of her goals, but that becomes more difficult every day. For Alex, falling for a sub who will belong to another man was never part of the deal.

The second book from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low's fabulous series that will make you laugh and cry... What if happy-ever-after doesn't last forever? Twenty years ago, Carly Cooper went on an epic quest to track down all the men she'd ever loved and lost in the hope that one of them was her Mr Right. Now, two decades and two teenage sons later, she thinks she might have got it all wrong. As the years have passed, lots of things have changed, leaving Carly asking 'What Now?' With a divorce and an empty nest on the horizon, Carly sets off once more to Los Angeles with her band of trusty girlfriends, to find the carefree, wild and adventurous Carly Cooper that she used to be. On this latest quest, Carly discovers a few home truths and has to decide if her marriage is worth saving or is there a new happy-ever-after out there, just waiting for her... A laugh-out-loud vintage '90s romantic comedy from #1 bestselling author Shari Low. The hilarious, laugh-out-loud sequel What Next? is available now... Praise for Shari Low 'I urge you to read Shari Low books , great stories I howl with laughter and weep with sadness and happiness reading her books. I would love a Val in my life!' - Reader Review 'I read this book in a couple of days. I laughed, cried and cheered all the way through!' - Reader Review 'Only recently found Shari's books and read 3 already. Never a dull read.' - Reader Review 'I so love Shari Low's books; they have just the perfect recipe for chilling out and emerging yourself in the crazy world of someone else for a few hours!' - Reader Review 'Shari has such a witty way of writing that makes for an easy, fun read.'- Reader Review 'This book is highly recommended and bound to put a smile on your face.' - Reader Review 'Life in a nutshell. Meticulously executed. Loved reading it. A world tour on someone else's credit card. Looking forward to the next one.' - Reader Review 'Hilarious, poignant and romantic' - Reader Review 'Full of emotional twists and turns as well as characters to love' - - Reader Review 'A nostalgic, delightful, and funny story' - Reader Review

A candid, intensely funny memoir of ambition, gender, and a grueling decade inside Amazon.com, from the author of Nothing Good Can Come from This. "A unique and brilliant book." -Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks What would you sacrifice for your career? All your free time? Your sense of self-worth? Your sanity? In 2006, Kristi Coulter left her cozy but dull job for a promising new position at the fast-growing Amazon.com, but she never expected the soul-crushing pressure that would come with it. In no time she found the challenge and excitement she'd been craving-along with seven-day workweeks, lifeboat exercises, widespread burnout, and a culture driven largely by fear. But the chase, the visibility, and, let's face it, the stock options proved intoxicating, and so, for twelve years, she stayed-until she no longer recognized the face in the mirror or the mission she'd signed up for. Unsparing, absurd, and wickedly funny, Exit Interview is a rare journey inside the crucible that is Amazon. It is an intimate, surprisingly relatable look at the work life of a driven woman in a world that loves the idea of female ambition but balks at the reality.

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Prepare to fall in love with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland's treasured Hedgehog Hollow series.'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi SwainIt's time for the wedding we've all been waiting for...Life at Hedgehog Hollow is never dull, although Samantha hopes that the new year ahead will be a little less chaotic as she prepares to marry the love of her life, Josh. But disaster strikes when she checks the rescue centre's bank account after the festive season and discovers it has been emptied. Who would do such a thing, and why? With the future of Hedgehog Hollow now in jeopardy, planning a wedding has lost its shine.Phoebe is desperate to escape the shadow of her family, infamously known for their attacks on Samantha's beloved rescue centre. Could the kindness of the Hedgehog Hollow team be the chance she needs for a fresh start, or will her family's secrets continue to drag her back?Million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland welcomes you back to glorious Hedgehog Hollow; full of love, family, friendship - and hedgehogs of course!Praise for the Hedgehog Hollow series:'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett'An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.' Sarah Bennett'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie GingerPraise for Jessica Redland:'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni Keer'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn't shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café'An emotional but uplifting page turner. The Secret to Happiness is a beautiful story of friendship and love' Fay Keenan'I enjoyed a wonderful escape to the Lake District in this tale of loss, love and rediscovery.' Gillian Harvey on The Start of Something Wonderful'A delightful read that highlights the reality of many aspects of love, life, loss and illness. Add a huge bear hug of romance and comedy to create a winning formula for a cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola May on All You Need Is love

Grab your passport and escape to Europe for the romance of a life time with this stunning romance read! 'Full of glamour, romance and sizzling sexual tension , but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery - you'll not want to miss a moment of it ' Chick Lit Love Home-loving Laurie thinks she's happy - she has a safe, reliable boyfriend and working in her local library is what she thought she always wanted. That is until she inherits a vintage Ferrari from her eccentric Uncle Miles and the conditions of the inheritance are far from simple. To keep the car Laurie will have to drive across Europe with the gorgeous but unreliable Cameron Matthews as her guide... and Cam's motives for helping are not all that altruistic. Cam isn't particularly thrilled about escorting his late pal Miles' dull mouse of a niece on this wild goose chase but all he has to do is get Laurie safely to Italy and he's sure the Ferrari is his. But Uncle Miles had a few tricks up his sleeve and the route he's planned takes Cam and Laurie on a road trip they'll never forget. From sampling the delights of the Loire Valley to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Garda, this is one journey that has more twists and turns than either of them could ever have imagined...

Anne of Windy Poplars Anne Shirley has left Redmond College behind to begin a new job and a new chapter of her life away from Green Gables. Now she faces a new challenge: the Pringles. They're known as the royal family of Summerside-and they quickly let Anne know she is not the person they had wanted as principal of Summerside High School. But as she settles into the cozy tower room at Windy Poplars, Anne finds she has great allies in the widows Aunt Kate and Aunt Chatty-and in their irrepressible housekeeper, Rebecca Dew. As Anne learns Summerside's strangest secrets, winning the support of the prickly Pringles becomes only the first of her triumphs. Anne's House of Dreams Anne's own true love, Gilbert Blythe, is finally a doctor, and in the sunshine of the old orchard, among their dearest friends, they are about to speak their vows. Soon the happy couple will be bound for a new life together and their own dream house, on the misty purple shores of Four Winds Harbor. A new life means fresh problems to solve, fresh surprises. Anne and Gilbert will make new friends and meet their neighbors: Captain Jim, the lighthouse attendant, with his sad stories of the sea; Miss Cornelia Bryant, the lady who speaks from the heart-and speaks her mind; and the tragically beautiful Leslie Moore, into whose dark life Anne shines a brilliant light. Anne of Ingleside Anne is the mother of five, with never a dull moment in her lively home. And now with a new baby on the way and insufferable Aunt Mary Maria visiting-and wearing out her welcome-Anne's life is full to bursting. Still, Mrs. Doctor can't think of any place she'd rather be than her own beloved Ingleside. Until the day she begins to worry that her adored Gilbert doesn't love her anymore. How could that be? She may be a little older, but she's still the same irrepressible, irreplaceable redhead-the wonderful Anne of Green Gables, all grown up . . . she's ready to make her cherished husband fall in love with her all over again!

Her first major literary success, Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is an exalted view of her Objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist dogma of his peers; a book of ambition, power, gold and love, published in Penguin Modern Classics. Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down. These include, perhaps most troublesome of all, the ambitious Dominique Francon, who may just prove to be Roarke's equal. This epic story of money, power and a man's struggle to succeed on his own terms is a paean to individualism and humanity's creative potential. First published in 1943, The Fountainhead introduced millions to Rand's philosophy of Objectivism: an uncompromising defence of self-interest as the engine of progress, and a jubilant celebration of man's creative potential. Ayn Rand (1905-1982), born Alisa Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia, emigrated to America with her family in January 1926, never to return to her native land. Her novel The Fountainhead was published in 1943 and eventually became a bestseller. Still occasionally working as a screenwriter, Rand moved to New York City in 1951 and published Atlas Shrugged in 1957. Her novels espoused what came to be called Objectivism, a philosophy that champions capitalism and the pre-eminence of the individual. If you enjoued The Fountainhead, you might like Rand's Atlas Shrugged, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'In The Fountainhead power, greed, life's grandeur flow hot and red in thrilling descriptions' London Review of Books 'Ayn Rand is a writer of great power... she writes brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly' The New York Times

Lexie Tuffin has one goal in life: making it to the Olympics as a gymnast for Team USA. Her dream was almost crushed when she injured herself last year and lost everything: her coach, her gym, and her future. Now, she's starting from scratch. The only gym that will have her is in Nowhere, Vermont, but she's determined to make a comeback. Nothing and no one is going to shake her focus. Except, apparently, Finn Olsen. Finn has spent his adult life traveling the world, never wanting to settle in one place until last year, when he came back to his dull hometown to manage his friend's Christmas tree farm. And while he's slowly fallen in love with the job, he can't shake the wild reputation he earned for himself so many years ago. The town still sees him as a liability, and maybe that's how he sees himself. It's definitely how Lexie sees him. After a catastrophic introduction, Lexie wants nothing to do with Finn. The fact that she rents a cabin on his farm makes their interactions unavoidable, to Lexie's great despair. However, the more they bump into each other, the clearer it becomes that the snarky flannel-wearing man might not be so bad after all. In fact, he might be the first person to ever really see her. Her mind should only be on her training. He doesn't want to fall for anyone. But neither of them seems able to stop feelings from developing, and the further they go from their own expectations, the more they risk finding what they've been looking for all along: somewhere to belong.

The Great War is over, but in this captivating new mystery from award-winning author Anna Lee Huber, one young widow discovers the real intrigue has only just begun . . . England, 1919. Verity Kent s grief over the loss of her husband pierces anew when she receives a cryptic letter, suggesting her beloved Sidney may have committed treason before his untimely death. Determined to dull her pain with revelry, Verity s first impulse is to dismiss the derogatory claim. But the mystery sender knows too much including the fact that during the war, Verity worked for the Secret Service, something not even Sidney knew. Lured to Umbersea Island to attend the engagement party of one of Sidney s fellow officers, Verity mingles among the men her husband once fought beside, and discovers dark secrets along with a murder clearly meant to conceal them. Relying on little more than a coded letter, the help of a dashing stranger, and her own sharp instincts, Verity is forced down a path she never imagined and comes face to face with the shattering possibility that her husband may not have been the man she thought he was. It s a truth that could set her free or draw her ever deeper into his deception . . . My favorite new mystery series! Alyssa Maxwell, USA Today bestselling author Sure to please fans of classic whodunits and lovers of historical fiction alike. Jessie Crockett, author of Whispers Beyond the Veil

'ABSOLUTE PERFECTION' SARAH BETH DURST With a village of loveable, quirky characters, catdragons, enchanted magical items and a sweet sapphic romance, The Keeper of Magical Things is a heart-warming, cosy fantasy perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes, The Spellshop and TJ Klune. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . The Keeper of Magical Things is a cosy fantasy with an achingly sweet sapphic romance in which two mages are brought together to restore a village down on its luck from Sunday Times bestselling author Julie Leong. READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

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'What cozy fantasy is all about' REBECCA THORNE 'Absolute perfection' SARAH BETH DURST 'Reading this felt like coming home' BRIGITTE KNIGHTLEY A heart-warming, cozy fantasy standalone with an achingly sweet sapphic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes. Certainty Bulrush wants to be useful - to the Guild of Mages, to the brother who depends on her, and to anyone else she can help. Unfortunately, her tepid magic hasn't proven much use to anyone. So when Certainty is offered the chance to earn her magehood, she jumps on it. Never mind that the assignment is to transport minor artefacts to the dull, unmagical village of Shpelling, or that it involves working with Mage Aurelia, a brilliant, unfairly attractive overachiever who's managed to alienate everyone around her. In Shpelling, the two must deal with testy villagers, an unruly catdragon, and their growing attraction to each other, while avoiding any incidents that could further damage the Guild's testy relationship with the kingdom's citizens. But magic is fickle - sooner or later, it is bound to spell trouble . . . READERS LOVE THE KEEPER OF MAGICAL THINGS 'Everything is vivid, complete, and alive' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a must read for fans of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Legends and Lattes, Cursed Cocktails and The Spellshop' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous story full of magic and felt like a warm hug' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Delightfully charming' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Slow and sweet and absolutely everything I wanted it to be!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This novel is a quintessential autumn read-ideal for those seeking solace, enchantment, and a celebration of love in all its forms.' ¿¿¿¿¿

"Deep in the heart of Texas, five generations of Kirklands built the sprawling Double K Ranch, battling fire and frost, outlaws and disease. It's said the dirt flows through their veins as sure as Silverleaf Rapids flows through Ransom Canyon. But the canyon also had a way of becoming part of just about anyone who landed there ... 19-year-old Staten Kirkland was studying at Texas Tech when he got the news that the grandfather who raised him, J.R. Kirkland, was fighting for his life. Now Staten would have to leave college behind, not to mention the girl he loved. And he'd have to grow up overnight. More than that, he'd have to become a boss-- the boss--running thousands of acres of ranch. He'd always hated change. But change was barreling toward him ... Rootless and stuck in the dull routine that was her life, college professor Charlotte Lane escaped into fiction. But now she was restless for a change--in the form of being the new high school teacher at the small town bordering Ransom Canyon. Still, at this point in her life, what if she couldn't change--or even remember how? Maybe she'd find others to show her the way ... The youngest of six, Peggy Warner came last in every way, not even worth sending to college. Now 27, she's never left home and lives in service to her aging parents and her married siblings' growing families. But she still has dreams--and under the big sky overlooking Ransom Canyon they may come true ..."--Provided by publisher.

Her first major literary success, Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is an exalted view of her Objectivist philosophy, portraying a visionary artist struggling against the dull, conformist dogma of his peers; a book of ambition, power, gold and love, published in Penguin Modern Classics. Architect Howard Roark is as unyielding as the granite he blasts to build with. Defying the conventions of the world around him, he embraces a battle over two decades against a double-dealing crew of rivals who will stop at nothing to bring him down. These include, perhaps most troublesome of all, the ambitious Dominique Francon, who may just prove to be Roarke's equal. This epic story of money, power and a man's struggle to succeed on his own terms is a paean to individualism and humanity's creative potential. First published in 1943, The Fountainhead introduced millions to Rand's philosophy of Objectivism: an uncompromising defence of self-interest as the engine of progress, and a jubilant celebration of man's creative potential. Ayn Rand (1905-1982), born Alisa Rosenbaum in St. Petersburg, Russia, emigrated to America with her family in January 1926, never to return to her native land. Her novel The Fountainhead was published in 1943 and eventually became a bestseller. Still occasionally working as a screenwriter, Rand moved to New York City in 1951 and published Atlas Shrugged in 1957. Her novels espoused what came to be called Objectivism, a philosophy that champions capitalism and the pre-eminence of the individual. If you enjoued The Fountainhead, you might like Rand's Atlas Shrugged, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. 'In The Fountainhead power, greed, life's grandeur flow hot and red in thrilling descriptions' London Review of Books 'Ayn Rand is a writer of great power... she writes brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly' The New York Times

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Lexie Tuffin has one goal in life: making it to the Olympics as a gymnast for Team USA. Her dream was almost crushed when she injured herself last year and lost everything: her coach, her gym, and her future. Now, she's starting from scratch. The only gym that will have her is in Nowhere, Vermont, but she's determined to make a comeback. Nothing and no one is going to shake her focus. Except, apparently, Finn Olsen. Finn has spent his adult life traveling the world, never wanting to settle in one place until last year, when he came back to his dull hometown to manage his friend's Christmas tree farm. And while he's slowly fallen in love with the job, he can't shake the wild reputation he earned for himself so many years ago. The town still sees him as a liability, and maybe that's how he sees himself. It's definitely how Lexie sees him. After a catastrophic introduction, Lexie wants nothing to do with Finn. The fact that she rents a cabin on his farm makes their interactions unavoidable, to Lexie's great despair. However, the more they bump into each other, the clearer it becomes that the snarky flannel-wearing man might not be so bad after all. In fact, he might be the first person to ever really see her. Her mind should only be on her training. He doesn't want to fall for anyone. But neither of them seems able to stop feelings from developing, and the further they go from their own expectations, the more they risk finding what they've been looking for all along: somewhere to belong.

"Deep in the heart of Texas, five generations of Kirklands built the sprawling Double K Ranch, battling fire and frost, outlaws and disease. It's said the dirt flows through their veins as sure as Silverleaf Rapids flows through Ransom Canyon. But the canyon also had a way of becoming part of just about anyone who landed there ... 19-year-old Staten Kirkland was studying at Texas Tech when he got the news that the grandfather who raised him, J.R. Kirkland, was fighting for his life. Now Staten would have to leave college behind, not to mention the girl he loved. And he'd have to grow up overnight. More than that, he'd have to become a boss-- the boss--running thousands of acres of ranch. He'd always hated change. But change was barreling toward him ... Rootless and stuck in the dull routine that was her life, college professor Charlotte Lane escaped into fiction. But now she was restless for a change--in the form of being the new high school teacher at the small town bordering Ransom Canyon. Still, at this point in her life, what if she couldn't change--or even remember how? Maybe she'd find others to show her the way ... The youngest of six, Peggy Warner came last in every way, not even worth sending to college. Now 27, she's never left home and lives in service to her aging parents and her married siblings' growing families. But she still has dreams--and under the big sky overlooking Ransom Canyon they may come true ..."--Provided by publisher.

The Great War is over, but in this captivating new mystery from award-winning author Anna Lee Huber, one young widow discovers the real intrigue has only just begun . . .   England, 1919. Verity Kent s grief over the loss of her husband pierces anew when she receives a cryptic letter, suggesting her beloved Sidney may have committed treason before his untimely death. Determined to dull her pain with revelry, Verity s first impulse is to dismiss the derogatory claim. But the mystery sender knows too much including the fact that during the war, Verity worked for the Secret Service, something not even Sidney knew.    Lured to Umbersea Island to attend the engagement party of one of Sidney s fellow officers, Verity mingles among the men her husband once fought beside, and discovers dark secrets along with a murder clearly meant to conceal them. Relying on little more than a coded letter, the help of a dashing stranger, and her own sharp instincts, Verity is forced down a path she never imagined and comes face to face with the shattering possibility that her husband may not have been the man she thought he was. It s a truth that could set her free or draw her ever deeper into his deception . . .   My favorite new mystery series! Alyssa Maxwell, USA Today bestselling author   Sure to please fans of classic whodunits and lovers of historical fiction alike. Jessie Crockett, author of Whispers Beyond the Veil

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, soar through the phenomenal Shades of Magic universe in this stunning trade paperback boxed set collecting all three volumes. Kell is one of the last Antari-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences. A Darker Shade of Magic - Kell serves the Maresh Empire-Red London, as he calls it-as an official ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons. After one such visit goes awry, Kell escapes his home for Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. A Gathering of Shadows - While Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Element Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. A Conjuring of Light - As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

Pearl dreamed of rising above the kitchens of Queen Seravine's court. She never expected her promotion to come with silken sheets, enchanted corridors, and a princess who refuses to play the Queen's games. Princess Blackberry is everything Pearl is not - refined, untouchable, and determined to stay pure in a palace built on pleasure. Tasked as her new handmaiden, Pearl expects dull days and lonely nights. Instead, she finds herself drawn to the princess's quiet beauty, her curious warmth, and the flashes of loneliness behind those violet eyes. In a kingdom where obedience and indulgence are measured in equal parts, temptation lurks behind every curtain. The Queen's feasts are decadent displays of flesh and power, where even a glance can become a command. When Pearl and Blackberry are summoned to one of Seravine's infamous dinners, one act of defiance will ignite a chain of forbidden desires neither woman can contain. But in Queen Seravine's world, every secret has a price. And when pleasure itself becomes a test of loyalty, the line between service and surrender blurs beyond recognition. Caught between the Queen's ruthless appetites and her own awakening heart, Pearl must decide what kind of woman she will be: a servant who obeys, or a lover who claims what she wants. The Princess's Handmaiden is the fifth book in the Court of Desire Chronicles , a fantasy erotica series set in Queen Seravine's decadent court where power is pleasure, and desire is the truest form of rebellion. Explicit, sensual, and dangerously indulgent—this is a tale of temptation, tenderness, and the cost of falling in love when the Queen is watching.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author V.E. Schwab, soar through the phenomenal Shades of Magic universe in this stunning trade paperback boxed set collecting all three volumes. Kell is one of the last Antari-magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between parallel Londons; Red, Grey, White, and, once, Black. Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for even the smallest glimpses of a world they'll never see. It's a defiant hobby with dangerous consequences. A Darker Shade of Magic - Kell serves the Maresh Empire-Red London, as he calls it-as an official ambassador, traveling between the frequent bloody regime changes in White London and the court of George III in the dullest of Londons. After one such visit goes awry, Kell escapes his home for Grey London and runs into Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. Now perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, they'll first need to stay alive. A Gathering of Shadows - While Red London is caught up in the pageantry and thrills of the Element Games, another London is coming back to life, and those who were thought to be forever gone have returned. A Conjuring of Light - As darkness sweeps the Maresh Empire, the once precarious balance of power among the four Londons has reached its breaking point. Other books by V. E. Schwab The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Villains Duology Vicious Vengeful

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