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Get ready to be addicted to the page-turning new mystery thriller from Scottish crime author, Eva Macrae, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Happy Valley , and Dept. Q. 'Outstanding and enthralling' Angela Marsons 'Raw, authentic and utterly gripping' Caroline Mitchell 'A dazzlingly good thriller' Marion Todd ------------------------------------------- She bought a return ticket. She never came back… When Holly Campbell’s body is found on the train tracks at Glasgow Central, police quickly rule it a suicide. She’d had a troubled past. She’d tried before. But Sergeant May Mackay can’t let one detail go. If Holly never wanted to come home, why did she buy a return ticket? Driven by her own haunting loss and a promise to Holly’s grieving mother, May is determined to solve the mystery. But the deeper she digs, the more sinister the truth becomes. Someone is hiding a terrible secret. And they’ll do whatever it takes to keep it buried. Even if it means silencing May for good… ------------------------------------------- MORE PRAISE FOR A DEATH IN GLASGOW 'A great police procedural written with wit, honesty and bite' Daily Mail 'Taut, tense, vibrant and beautifully written.' Ruth Mancini 'Macrae has created a brilliantly Weegie cast of conflicted, tormented characters who have real emotional depth and coupled it to a plot with the pace of a runaway train. Once you're on board there's no way off.' Callum McSorley 'Chillingly authentic with a protagonist to root for... I absolutely loved it.' Claire Wilson 'Absorbing, gritty and real… this book was right up my street. Sergeant May Mackay was a breath of fresh air in the crime thriller arena. I can’t wait to read more about her.’ Mel Sherratt 'Raw, authentic and utterly gripping. Eva Macrae drags you into Glasgow’s shadows and doesn’t let you out. Sergeant May Mackay is a force to be reckoned with.' Caroline Mitchell "Richly authentic with a protagonist to root for, A Death in Glasgow is a dazzlingly good thriller, dripping with heart and hope. One of the best books I’ve read this year." - Marion Todd “I had a little reading time and I chose to spend some of it with A Death in Glasgow which I absolutely loved. I read the book in one sitting and was captivated from the first line. Outstanding and enthralling.” Angela Marsons ‘Rich in atmosphere, with complex characters , this compelling procedural will have you gripped’. Woman's Own 'A pacy, accomplished crime thriller' Saga 'Dark, gritty, and compulsively readable [...] A standout thriller, perfect for fans of Happy Valley ' Dead Good ------------------------------------------- Readers LOVE A Death in Glasgow... ***** ' Shocking and twisty .' ***** 'Fast-paced and gripping... phenomenal twist at the end. Highly recommend!' ***** 'Quite simply superb. I enjoyed it so much... I read it in one sitting .' ***** 'I absolutely loved this ! It really was jaw-dropping and left me speechless... A definite five-star read .' ***** 'The novel is rich in atmosphere , breath-taking and tense . Plenty of action to keep me gripped.'
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THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES WORD-OF-MOUTH BESTSELLER. A profoundly moving and life-affirming novel about the multitude of stories contained within a life, and the big things for which we have no words. ‘So heartbreaking and funny and beautiful and wise… an extraordinary book’ RICHARD OSMAN 'You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to buy twenty copies and give them to everyone you love’ FREDRIK BACKMAN ‘The most moving book I’ve ever read.’ JACQUELINE WILSON Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize & Waterstones Book of the Month ______ Bo is determined to live his own life in his own way. But his son has other ideas... Bo lives a quiet existence in his small rural village in the north of Sweden. He is elderly and his days are punctuated by visits from his care team and his son. Fortunately, he still has his rich memories, phone calls with his best friend, and his beloved dog Sixten for company. Only now his son is insisting the dog must be taken away. The very same son that Bo is wanting to mend his relationship with before his time is up. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotions and makes Bo determined to resist and find his voice... 'A novel anyone will take to heart ' Patrick Gale, Guardian 'A magical reading experience ; among the most moving things I’ve ever read' No.1 internationally bestselling author Camilla Läckberg ____ Readers love When the Cranes Fly South : 'What makes this novel truly remarkable is the way it explores universal themes.. .readers will find themselves deeply connected to [Bo's] journey of emotional reckoning' ‘It is impossible not to be moved by this book’ 'This is not just a story about a man and his dog; it's a story of family, of relationships tested by time and distance, and the effort to find peace within the limits of one's existence ' 'A story that will connect to all of us in some way' 'Not only touches the heart but also invites deep reflection on what it means to truly live and love '
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The inspiration for season four of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton in the third of her beloved Regency romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family. BENEDICT'S STORY Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that she would be spinning in the arms of her "Prince Charming"—the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie’s enchanting evening in this Cinderella retelling ends. Since that night Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he’s sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal his heart—and his chance for a fairy tale love?
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*Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden* 'The most exciting development in spy fiction since the Cold War' The Times Slough House is the outpost where disgraced spies are banished to see out the rest of their derailed careers. Known as the 'slow horses' these misfits have committed crimes of drugs and drunkenness, lechery and failure, politics and betrayal while on duty. In this drab and mildewed office these highly trained spies don't run ops, they push paper. Not one of them joined the Intelligence Service to be a slow horse and the one thing they have in common is they want to be back in the action. When a boy is kidnapped and held hostage, his beheading is scheduled for live broadcast on the net. And whatever the instructions of their masters at the Intelligence Service headquarters, the slow horses aren't going to just sit quiet and watch. 'Captivating' Christopher Brookmyre 'Wonderfully cynical' Bernard Cornwell
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WRONG SISTER AND THE NEW NEIGHBOURS . . . 'A class act - she never ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL 'Douglas is a master storyteller' JANICE HALLETT 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Claire Douglas is the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR _________ Twenty years ago 21-year-old Sophie Collier vanishes one night. She leaves nothing behind but a trainer on the old pier - and a hole in the heart of her best friend Francesca. Now A body's been found. And Francesca's drawn back to the seaside town she's tried to forget. Perhaps the truth of what happened to Sophie will finally come out. Yet Francesca is beginning to wish she hadn't returned. Everywhere she turns, ghosts from her past appear. The same old faces that always haunted her. But if someone knows what really happened to Sophie that night, then now's the time to find out . . . Isn't it? Except sometimes discovering the truth can cost you everything you hold dear - your family, your sanity and even your life . . . _________ PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS: 'Thrillingly tense and twisty ' B A Paris 'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train ' Marie Claire 'Packed with a killer twist ' Closer ' Superb plotting ' Jenny Blackhurst 'Will give you chills ' Sunday Mirror ' Gripping ' Closer
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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SENSATION WINNER OF WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025 A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ‘A full-fat, Michelin-starred treat’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A cult phenomenon’ iNEWS ‘Took the literary world by storm’ BBC ‘A killer Japanese novel’ THE TIMES 'I have been glued to Butter’ NIGEL SLATER The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story, and translated by Polly Barton. There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation’s imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii can’t resist writing back. Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold between her and the steely Kajii, they are closer to a masterclass in food than journalistic research. Rika hopes this gastronomic exchange will help her soften Kajii but it seems that she might be the one changing. With each meal she eats, something is awakening in her body. Might she and Kaji have more in common than she once thought? Inspired by the real case of the convicted con woman and serial killer, 'The Konkatsu Killer', Asako Yuzuki’s Butter is a vivid, gripping exploration of misogyny, obsession and the transgressive pleasures of food in Japan. 'It isn’t entirely clear whether to read the novel or devour it’ OBSERVER ‘Readers around the world are finding themselves utterly captivated’ DAILY MAIL ‘I really enjoyed it’ MEERA SYAL, on BBC Between the Covers 'Compelling, delightfully weird' PANDORA SYKES 'Unputdownable, breathtakingly original' ERIN KELLY 'You’ll be craving rice, butter and soy sauce in no time’ STYLIST ‘Nothing short of ingenious’ iNEWS ‘Ambitious and unsettling’ GUARDIAN 'Luscious … I devoured this' IMOGEN CRIMP 'A salty morsel with one hell of a bite’ ALICE SLATER
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The Edge is the pulse-pounding second Travis Devine thriller from international number one bestselling author David Baldacci, following the runaway bestseller The 6:20 Man . * * * * * A BRUTAL MURDER Retired from the Army’s most prestigious special ops force, Travis Devine is now part of an elite undercover team in Homeland Security. But when he’s brought in by agent Emerson Campbell to investigate the murder of a young woman, he quickly learns that this case is more personal than most. A SMALL TOWN Four days earlier Jennifer Silkwell was found dead on the rocks of the Maine coastline. A high-ranking analyst for the CIA, she had knowledge of national security secrets that would be valuable to a number of enemies. And her senator father once saved Emerson Campbell’s life. A BIG SECRET Knowing how much is riding on the case, Devine packs his bags and heads for the small town of Putnam in Maine. But small towns can harbour big secrets, and not everyone wants to share them with outsiders. Not when there’s a killer on the loose . . . A Daily Mirror ' Top Dozen Summer Reads' pick, The Edge is the second thriller in the Travis Devine series. The action continues in To Die For . * * * * * KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline *The 6.20 Man, the first instalment in the Travis Devine series, was an instant New York Times bestseller w/c 31/07/2024
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FRAMED FOR MURDER. FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE. Twenty-two years ago, Quincy Miller was framed for murder - now he wants justice. Accused of killing his divorce lawyer, he's serving life without parole. There were no reliable witnesses and no solid evidence in the case. Enter Cullen Post: he's helped to exonerate eight men and he intends to make Miller the ninth. But powerful and ruthless people were behind this murder - and they're not about to let Miller walk free without a fight... 💥 350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER 💥 Readers love The Guardians : 'A masterful book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A constant page-turner' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me gripped' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grisham strikes again - an absolute must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The new enemies-to-lovers romcom from Lindsey Kelk She’s a small-town schoolteacher, he’s a hotshot creative director. Together, it’s hate at first sight. Sophie Taylor has a secret and Joe Walsh is the last person she'd tell. He’s devilishly handsome, incredibly hot – and far too sure of himself. But Sophie desperately needs his help. Because she's not just hiding something small. She is Este Cox, the mysterious romance author the entire world is desperate to unmask. When a trip to the countryside means sharing a cottage with only one bed, it’s a short step to sharing a whole lot more besides… Can Sophie trust Joe with the truth – and be herself? 'Love Story is Lindsey Kelk’s best novel yet – impossibly funny, wildly romantic and extremely hot – I could not have loved it more’ ROSIE WALSH 'I really loved it … What's great about Lindsey's main characters is you stick to them like glue from the very first page, you feel you know them, you root for them from the off' JUSTIN MYERS, THE GUYLINER READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE … 'What a loveable five-star read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a wonderful contemporary romance that gives us not only a fab love story but is a heartfelt love letter to the genre itself' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just a joyous, clever, heartwarming hug of a book that I did not want to put down'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I will be recommending Love Story to EVERYONE! Seriously. Potential Book of the Year here!!!! Perfection. Pure Perfection'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews PRAISE FOR LOVE STORY: 'Lindsey Kelk is the Taylor Swift of romance writing – she makes me PROUD to be a romance reader!' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Love Story might just be [Lindsey's] best yet. It has everything I could possibly ask for in a romcom – belly laughs, relatable, real and sexy characters, and the most compelling story' LUCY VINE 'Kelk’s latest is a passionate, rallying cry for romance novels to be appreciated and respected, and we’re so here for it’ HEAT 'Lindsey Kelk has done it again! Escape this summer with this fabulously funny novel, filled with characters and laugh-out-loud moments you won't forget' ALEXANDRA POTTER 'No one writes romance quite like Lindsey Kelk' THAT'S LIFE! MONTHLY 'Hailed by many as the queen of romantic comedy' WOMAN & HOME PRAISE FOR LINDSEY KELK’S ROMCOMS: ‘So uplifting and wildly romantic’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Genuinely funny, engaging and sparkly’ JANE FALLON ‘The literary equivalent of opening a glass of wine with your best friend’ MHAIRI MCFARLANE ‘The kind of book you can’t put down, but also want to last forever’ EMILY HENRY ‘I’ll read anything Lindsey Kelk writes’ BETH O’LEARY ’As warm and satisfying as a hot chocolate on a winter’s day’ HEAT ‘Funny and feel-good, this is another brilliant read from Lindsey Kelk’Closer ‘We all need an escape at times, and who better to serve a delicious, escapist romance?’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Another perfect romantic comedy from Lindsey Kelk, who always gets the balance of rom and com exactly right’ Sarra Manning, RED ‘Swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER ‘I laughed and cried with every chapter, I never wanted it to end’ LUCY VINE ‘Utterly brilliant: super smart, achingly funny and just impossible to put down’ ROSIE WALSH ‘As warm as a hug but as funny as a night out with the girls’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS
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THE POWERFUL NEW THRILLER IN THE KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES 'Beautifully structured, witty and twisty' ANN CLEEVES 'A perfect crime novel' KATE MOSSE 'Powerful, moving and wise' HARLAN COBEN 'Full of humour, heart and trademark twists' CHRIS WHITAKER 'A corkscrew twist at every turn' DAILY MAIL ____________ The truth is buried just beneath the surface . . . When torrential rain causes a landslide on a motorway in Scotland, it reveals a crime scene: someone hid a body in the tarmac eleven years before. Journalist Sam Nimmo had been the prime suspect in the murder of his fiancée when he disappeared, and now DCI Karen Pirie and her Historic Cases Unit must find out who buried him, and why. Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, new evidence reopens a closed case and the accidental death of a hotel manager starts to look like murder. But what did Tom Jamieson's book club have to do with his demise - and what will they do to keep their secrets? Karen and her team begin to untangle a web of lies, one that connects their murder cases with Scotland's rich and powerful. They will be tested to their limits - and possibly beyond . . . 'Blends procedural tension with eerie rural isolation' I PAPER 'Showcases the agile plotting that makes this among the best crime fiction series today' IRISH TIMES 'Fiendishly elaborate plotting [and] it's fun to read too' SCOTSMAN
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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Two problems: A tech-billionaire whose psychological crisis could have catastrophic implications for the global order. And the abduction of vulnerable young woman, Anca, seized from the New York City Subway, held, hurt, then discarded like trash. One solution: Evan Smoak, a former black ops assassin codenamed Orphan X, now dedicated to helping the desperate with nowhere else to turn. But saving the world from a powerful man who has lost his mind while pursuing justice for an innocent survivor will test Evan like never before. Especially when complicated by Anca's inconvenient insistence that he show some measure of mercy to the men who abducted her. Because if the world's greatest assassin cannot kill, then this mission just got a whole lot more daunting and dangerous. As lethal threats mount, Evan may have to choose between upholding a higher code . . . and his own life.
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Scandal. Love. Murder. When Sir James Harrison, one of the greatest actors of his generation, passes away at the age of ninety-five, he leaves behind not just a heartbroken family, but also a secret so shocking, so devastating, that it could rock the British Establishment to its core . . . Joanna Haslam is an ambitious young journalist, assigned to cover the legendary actor’s funeral. The biggest icons of the celebrity world are in attendance. But Joanna stumbles on something dark beneath the glamour: the mention of a letter James Harrison has left behind, the contents of which others have been desperate to conceal for over seventy years. As she peels back the veil of lies that have shrouded the secret, she realises that she’s close to uncovering something deadly serious. But someone is on her tracks, and they’ll stop at nothing to reach the letter before she does . . . Praise for Lucinda Riley: ‘Complex characters and a fast-paced plot’ – Sunday Express ‘Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high’ – Booklist ‘A brilliant page-turner’ – Daily Mail
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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES AND TOP FIVE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC ONE DRAMA ADAPTATION CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION WINNER OF THE COSTA NOVEL AWARD 2018 WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR WINNER OF NOVEL OF THE YEAR AND BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER OF THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTHOR OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019 Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins. Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't. SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ENCORE PRIZE 2019 LONGLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2019
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*The Sunday Times top ten bestseller* *A Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month* *Pre-order The Kingpin now* ***** Is revenge the most lethal dose of all? ‘Without a doubt the best crime thriller I’ve read this year … A story of loyalties and desperation. A brilliant read’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A. A. Dhand is masterful within the gangland genre. He grabs the reader’s attention from the start, and we remain gripped to the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * * * * Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, spends his days doling out methadone to the hundreds of addicts in his care. They trust Idris with their secrets, and so he knows more than his mild manner suggests. So when his childhood sweetheart, Rebecca, doesn't turn up for her daily methadone dose, Idris is worried. Worried enough to go looking for her in the most deprived area of Leeds, alone. The mess Idris finds catapults him into the middle of a turf war between the two most powerful drug cartels in Yorkshire. Now, he must use every bit of intelligence and cunning he has to keep those he loves safe. Because a war is on the way. And when Idris goes after his enemies, they won't see him coming. * * * * Praise for A. A. Dhand: ‘Dark, daring and utterly propulsive … blurs the lines between hero and villain’ Kia Abdullah, author of Those People Next Door ‘Terrific … dispensing thrills and tension from start to finish’ Trevor Wood, author of The Man on the Street ‘Gritty, dark, and visceral … If I read a better book in the next year, it's probably because I've read this one twice’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave ‘The Chemist is absolutely compelling, inventive and original … Simply brilliant. State of the art British Crime fiction. Read it as soon as you can!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews Praise for A. A. Dhand: ‘Outstanding – relentless, multi-layered suspense and real human drama’ Lee Child ‘Timely, and a compulsive page-turner’ Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond 'A fireball of an opening chapter and it just gets better and better. A A Dhand is a gifted writer, and you should run, RUN, to buy The Blood Divide.' Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of Thirteen 'Dhand is a fearless writer' Sunday Times 'Another thrilling page-turner from A. A. Dhand … This might be his best yet' Alex Caan, author of Cut to The Bone 'Intense, gripping and impactful' James Delargy, author of 55 and Vanished 'An adrenaline-filled ride' Ajay Chowdhury, author of The Waiter 'I doubt I'll read a better thriller this year' M. W. Craven, author of The Curator ‘This man knows how to keep me up into the early hours. Relentlessly thrilling!’ Vaseem Khan, author of Midnight at Malabar House ‘Deserves attention for its sheer inventiveness and unbridled energy’ The Times ‘An author to keep an eye on … Dhand is a fearless writer’ Sunday Times
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*This edition includes a brand-new bonus chapter* An enemies-to-lovers spicy novella set in the world of video gaming from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Deep End and Mate - now in print and ebook! Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse f-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her - and Viola has no idea why. When their bosses insist a wintery retreat is the perfect team-building exercise, Viola can't think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No, thank you. But as the snow piles on, Viola discovers there's more to Jesse than she knew, and heat builds in more ways than one. *Ali Hazelwood's Deep End was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 23 February 2025. *Ali Hazelwood's Mate was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 12 October 2025.
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The Howards don't know who I really am, but I'm learning all their secrets . It seems like the perfect job. The wages are great, and accommodation is provided within the walls of an actual mansion. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And to revisit my past... But the strict housekeeper, Mrs Huxley, watches my every move, emerging from the shadows when I least expect her. And Lord Howard's son, Alex, takes an interest in me. I'm drawn to him because I know he's bad for me . There's a general atmosphere of unease at Highwood Hall, from the narrow tunnels laced throughout the sprawling house, to the abandoned north wing, rumoured to be haunted. No one outside the hall knows where I work and yet a gift box arrives. One tug of the pretty ribbon unveils a miniature doll version of me trapped inside a dollhouse. In this scene I'm dead, lying in a pool of red paint at the bottom of the perfectly recreated staircase . Someone sent this threatening package to me, but who? And what do they want? All I know is that nothing is what it seems here. And now I know what the Howards are hiding, I could be in grave danger… Rebecca meets Gone Girl in this atmospheric thriller by Sarah A. Denzil, the million-copy bestselling author of Silent Child. Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid: "A poignant, deliciously dark novel which kept me gripped." Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost, ★★★★★ "As the story unfolds and secrets unfurl, it leaves you gasping for breath!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "An excellent mind-bending story tricking your thoughts in all directions!" Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★ "One of the creepiest, craziest books I have read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Twists & turns aplenty with a killer of an ending!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "Amazing book. Truly a Denzil thriller, you never guess what's coming!" - Goodreads reviewer, ★★★★★ "This took so many turns my head is still spinning! The characters are so well developed I feel like I know each of them. Such a great read!" - Netgalley reviewer, ★★★★★
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IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET . . . ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES 'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' DAIL MAIL _________ Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos , Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. _________ If you loved HEROES, discover Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told in TROY 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' THE TIMES 'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' GUARDIAN 'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' EVENING STANDARD 'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' HERALD PRAISE FOR MYTHOS: 'Ebullient and funny' THE TIMES 'Entertaining and edifying' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A rollicking good read' INDEPENDENT 'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' GUARDIAN
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'The perfect blend of suspense, heat, and heart' BAILEY HANNAH ‘WOW…took my heart, shattered it, and then carefully put it back together in the most breathtaking way' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly charming, with small-town swoon, big drama, and a cowboy that will sweep you off your feet!’ MAGGIE GATES 'Simultaneously wrecked me and healed me at the same time'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Daphne Bridgerton, in the first of her beloved Regency romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable…but not too amiable. Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen. Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, the brooding Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society—just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend’s sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation soar. The plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty in this tale of emotional scars and redemption: love ignores every rule... This novel includes the second epilogue, a peek at the story after the story.
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From Rosie Walsh, the author of the million copy bestselling sensation The Man Who Didn't Call , comes another OMG love story, The Love of My Life . 'Dazzling' – Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True 'I couldn't put it down' – Jane Fallon, author of Over Sharing 'An absolute triumph' – Jill Mansell, author of Promise Me 'It made me cry, smile and hug my own loved ones a little tighter' – Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare I have held you every night for ten years and I didn’t even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house. Who are you? Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she's told them about herself is a lie. And she might just have got away with it, if it weren’t for her husband’s job. Leo is an obituary writer and Emma is a well-known marine biologist. So, when she suffers a serious illness, Leo copes by doing what he knows best – reading and writing about her life. But as he starts to unravel her past, he discovers the woman he loves doesn’t really exist. Even her name is a fiction. When the very darkest moments of Emma’s past life finally emerge, she must somehow prove to Leo that she really is the woman he always thought she was . . . But first, she must tell him about the love of her other life. 'Stunning' – Daily Mail 'A winning combination of big emotions and didn't-see-that-coming twist' – Good Housekeeping
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Discover the action-packed, twist-filled, edge-of-your seat thriller from the 60 million copy bestselling author 'A 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' LEE CHILD 'Nesbo deserves to be crowned king of all crime writers’ SUNDAY EXPRESS FAMILY COMES FIRST. NO MATTER THE COST. Brothers Carl and Roy Opgard have succeeded in life. Or at least they’ve had as much success as is possible in a small town like Os, where they've killed their way to the top. Carl manages the swanky spa hotel, while Roy has made ambitious plans for an amusement park. Life’s good at the top. But the local sheriff is looking to bring them down. Sheriff Kurt Olsen believes he has new evidence that will prove the brothers’ involvement in several past murders – but Carl and Roy are used to covering their tracks, and they're not afraid to get their hands dirty. The body count in Os is about to get even higher. Readers are obsessed with the new Jo Nesbo thriller: ‘This book had me on the edge of my seat . Just be prepared for a few sleepless nights ' 'This is a 5* read from first to last page and completely addictive' 'A master storyteller at his best' ** WOLF HOUR , NESBO'S NEW EXPLOSIVE STANDALONE THRILLER, IS AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW**
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From the No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series, Once Upon a Broken Heart is the first book in the beloved series about love, curses, and the lengths that people will go to for happily ever after. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER? For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in happily ever after. Until she learns that the love of her life is about to marry another, and her dreams are shattered. Desperate to stop the wedding, and heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. In exchange for his help, he asks for three kisses, to be given at the time and place of his choosing. But after Evangeline's first promised kiss, she learns that bargaining with an immortal is a dangerous game - and that the Prince of Hearts wants far more from her than she pledged. He has plans for Evangeline, plans that will either end in the greatest happily ever after, or the most exquisite tragedy . . . **** Discover the fairytale that stole readers' hearts . . . 'I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME . . . IT WAS PERFECT' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm obsessed with this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Love at first page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. It all starts here with Scott and Kip’s steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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EMPIREWORLD IS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW WINNER OF THE 2022 BRITISH BOOK AWARD FOR NARRATIVE NONFICTION ***THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE CHANNEL 4 DOCUMENTARY 'EMPIRE STATE OF MIND'*** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The real remedy is education of the kind that Sanghera has embraced - accepting, not ignoring, the past' Gerard deGroot, The Times _____________________________________________________ EMPIRE explains why there are millions of Britons living worldwide. EMPIRE explains Brexit and the feeling that we are exceptional. EMPIRE explains our distrust of cleverness. EMPIRE explains Britain's particular brand of racism. Strangely hidden from view, the British Empire remains a subject of both shame and glorification. In his bestselling book, Sathnam Sanghera shows how our imperial past is everywhere: from how we live and think to the foundation of the NHS and even our response to the COVID-19 crisis. At a time of great division, when we are arguing about what it means to be British, Empireland is a groundbreaking revelation - a much-needed and enlightening portrait of contemporary British society, shining a light on everything that usually gets left unsaid. _______________________________________________________ ' Empireland takes a perfectly-judged approach to its contentious but necessary subject' Jonathan Coe 'I only wish this book has been around when I was at school' Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London 'This remarkable book shines the brightest of lights into some of the darkest and most misunderstood corners of our shared history' James O'Brien Sathnam Sanghera, Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024
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In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you to the vibrant streets of sixties London, as an accidental spy is drawn into the shadows of espionage and obsession . . . ‘William Boyd once again brings to the spy novel his particular storytelling genius. The result is brilliant fun’ MICK HERRON ‘Wonderfully ambiguous with notions of twisted reality and uncertain memory’ ANN CLEEVES ‘A wonderfully intricate novel of espionage and elegant skulduggery’ JOHN BANVILLE ------ ------ An accidental spy. A web of betrayals. A mystery that will take you around the world . . . Gabriel Dax is a young man haunted by the memories of a tragedy: every night, when sleep finally comes, he dreams about his childhood home in flames. His days are spent on the move as an acclaimed travel writer, capturing changing landscapes in the grip of the Cold War. When he’s offered the chance to interview a political figure, his ambition leads him unwittingly into the shadows of espionage. As Gabriel’s reluctant initiation takes hold, he is drawn deeper into duplicity. Falling under the spell of Faith Green, an enigmatic and ruthless MI6 handler, he becomes ‘her spy’, unable to resist her demands. But amid the peril, paranoia and passion consuming Gabriel’s new covert life, it will be the revelations closer to home that change the rest of his story . . . ------ In his most exhilarating novel yet, William Boyd transports you from the vibrant streets of sixties London to the sun-soaked cobbles of Cadiz and the frosty squares of Warsaw in this thrilling adventure. ‘Engaging, intelligent and deeply satisfying. I rate him one of our greatest living novelists’ PETER JAMES ‘I enjoyed it hugely. Boyd is one of my favourite authors – he never disappoints’ KATE ATKINSON ‘Beautifully crafted and pleasingly unpredictable, the work of a man who knows what he is doing and makes it look effortless’ JAMES RUNCIE ‘Simply the best realistic storyteller of his generation’ SEBASTIAN FAULKS ‘There are few reading pleasures as great as giving in to a William Boyd novel’ SUNDAY TIMES
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The addictive million-copy bestseller mystery taking Japan by storm, from the author of The Times Bestseller Strange Pictures A twisty puzzle in which the reader is the detective, examining a series of creepy floorplans for clues 'Deliciously unsettling and refreshingly unique, Strange Houses will lure you in and keep you captive with every clever twist' - Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder A sinister hidden room. A dead space between two walls. A sealed cellar. A child's face glimpsed at a window. Every house hides secrets. But some secrets are far darker than others. More than a million readers have discovered the terrible truth behind these strange houses. Now it's your turn. PRAISE FOR UKETSU 'Part Rubik's Cube, part Russian doll, part kaleidoscope and altogether irresistible. Strange Pictures is heady, giddy, genre-blurring stuff and so fizzy with invention and possibility that I almost pity the next novel I read' - A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'A superlative puzzle made of multiple parts that interconnect in unexpected ways, told inventively through pictures and text. Every twist and turn steepens the sense of foreboding. Original, intricate and deeply unsettling. I've never read anything like it' - Alex Pavesi, author of Eight Detectives 'Absolutely loved this clever little banger. An addictive murder mystery that unfolds like pointillism on the page: only when you reach the end, step back and view the bigger picture does each of its parts click into place. Exceptional!' - Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller 'An intricately woven, at times unsettling, but always mesmerising piece of work' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants EditBuild
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ONE OF THE BBC'S '100 NOVELS THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD' 'Exciting, relevant and thought provoking.' STEPHEN KING 'One of my favourite books.' SUZANNE COLLINS 'Exemplary.' IAN MCEWAN With an Introduction by Executive Producer Joel Wilson, Director Marc Munden and Writer Jack Thorne 'There aren't any grown-ups anywhere.' A plane crashes on a desert island. The only survivors are a group of schoolboys. By day, they explore the dazzling beaches, gorging fruit, seeking shelter, and ripping off their uniforms to swim in the lagoon. At night, in the darkness of the jungle, they are haunted by nightmares of a primitive beast. Orphaned by society, they must forge their own; but it isn't long before their innocent games devolve into something far more dangerous . . .
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WELCOME BACK TO THE DALTON UNIVERSITY SETTING OF BAL KHABRA'S SMASH HIT COLLIDE! He's a wild card. She's a seasoned pro. Together, they might just be the perfect match in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the bestselling author of Collide. 'A perfect balance between wholesome and spicy, with two fleshed out and complex characters that you can't help but root for until the very last page' Stylist If you loved Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, you'll love this... Sierra Romanova was an Olympic figure skater before a life-altering accident left her with panic attacks every time she enters the rink. Now, back for her final year at Dalton University, she's ready to reclaim the spotlight. Kicked off his hockey team for reckless behaviour, Dylan Donovan has little to no chance of making it to the National Hockey League draft. But Dylan's whole world revolves around the ice so, if hockey is forbidden, at least there's figure skating. When Sierra finds herself in desperate need of a new partner, the only person who can match her skill is none other than the cocky hockey player who refuses to cut her any slack. On the ice, their chemistry is electric. But can they stand the heat off the rink? 'Bal Khabra is a master of banter, swoon and loveable characters' Hannah Bonam-Young, bestselling author of Out on a Limb, on Spiral If you love... Ice hockey Enemies to lovers Forced proximity College setting Found family Dual POV... you're going to love Revolve Readers love the Off the Ice series... 'Perfect balance between spicy and sweet' 'Absolutely could not put it down!' 'I was utterly swept off my feet' 'Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors!' Revolve is the third book in the Off the Ice series. Collide and Spiral are out now. Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025. Revolve ranked No. 10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 18/10/2025.
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‘Moving and masterful . . . transports you to 18th-century Scotland and says as much about modern life as it does about those harrowing times’ – Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal Inspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is the unforgettable original feminist historical novel from the Women’s Prize-longlisted author of The Maiden , Kate Foster. They said I would swing for the crime and I did . . . I wear the rope-mark like a mourning necklace. 1724 . In a tavern just outside Edinburgh, the family of Maggie Dickson – hanged for the murder of her newborn child – drown their sorrows, mourning her death yet relieved she is gone. Shame haunts them; passers-by avert their eyes from her cheap coffin on its rickety cart. But as her family pray her soul rests in peace, a figure appears at the door. It is Maggie. She is alive. Bruised and dazed, Maggie has little time for her family’s questions. All that matters to her is answering one: will they hang her twice? Praise for Kate Foster: ‘Riveting . . . The tension persists until the last page’ – The Times ‘Tense, thrilling . . . with a decidedly feminist slant’ – Daily Mail ‘Kate excels at bringing the forgotten women of history back to life and giving them the attention they deserve’ – Claire Evans, author of The Fourteenth Letter ‘Captivating . . . Scratch beneath the surface of a Kate Foster novel and all of life is there in the most elegant prose’ – Marion Todd, author of the bestselling DI Clare Mackay series ‘Brilliant . . . the new Hilary Mantel’ – Tina Baker, author of What We Did In The Storm
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‘ My Husband’s Wife was non-stop thrills from the first page and kept me guessing until the end! The best Feeney book yet!’ – Freida McFadden , author of The Housemaid **ALL first edition hardback copies feature beautiful sprayed edges – available while stock lasts** The Sunday Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ugly is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity and revenge. Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home she recently moved into – Spyglass, an enchanting old house in the pretty seaside village of Hope Falls – nothing is as it should be. Her key doesn’t fit. A woman, eerily similar to her, answers the door. And her husband insists that this stranger is his wife. One house. One husband. Two women. Someone is lying. Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner named Birdy, reeling from a life-changing diagnosis, inherits Spyglass. This unexpected gift from a long-lost grandmother brings her to Hope Falls. But then Birdy stumbles upon a shadowy London clinic that claims to be able to predict a person’s date of death, including her own. Secrets start to unravel and, as the line between truth and lies blurs, Birdy feels compelled to right some old wrongs. My Husband’s Wife weaves a tangled web of deception, obsession and mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page. Prepare yourself for the ultimate mind-bending marriage thriller and step inside Spyglass – if you dare – to experience a story where nothing is as it seems. ‘Propulsive, compulsive, addictive . . . a writer at the top of their game’ – Lisa Jewell , author of None of This is True ‘Jaw-dropping’ – Chris Whitaker , author of All the Colours of the Dark ‘Alice Feeney is one of my favourite thriller writers’ – Harlan Coben , author of Fool Me Once
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'Emma Rae's latest is full of sharp wit, emotional depth and undeniable sizzling chemistry .' Hannah Grace, author of Icebreaker . He's the world's most famous frontman. She couldn't care less. Lexi is only thirty years old, but is already an Oscar-winning documentary director. So when she is asked to ditch her current project to film the reunion tour of boy band Rebel Heart, she is disappointed. She didn't work this hard to follow a boy group on tour and document their every manufactured move for teenage fans. But after meeting Aidan, the unofficial 'head' of the band, something new stirs inside her. She thinks he's egotistical, entitled, and impulsive. Equally, Aidan thinks Lexi is high-strung, secretive, and emotionally devoid. Tensions rise, and as Lexi blends work and pleasure, she can't let go of her difficult past with the father that abandoned her. She doesn't expect people to stay in her life for long. Especially the lead of a boy band. But is this project about to prove all of her expectations wrong? A spicy enemies-to-lovers romance, for fans of Tessa Bailey and Ali Hazlewood. Readers are falling in love with Emma Rae: 'A mouth-watering read .' Laura Starkey ' The perfect spicy summer read...Emma's writing style is very enjoyable! Great characters and a lovely bit of escapism.' Margie the Hun ' I devoured the whole novel in one sitting .' Reader Review ' I cannot stop thinking about this book...I absolutely loved this!' Reader Review 'A great love story... you won't be disappointed .' Reader Review 'This book has stayed in my mind for quite some time after reading it, very much the mark of an outstanding book .' Reader Review 'This one got me hooked . I finished the book in one sitting.' Reader Review
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge—life after hockey. It’s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He’d sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He’ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away. Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won’t happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings. Everything they want is within reach… They just have to be brave enough to grab it. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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'Absolutely outstanding' Angela Marsons 'A pure, dark, joy’ John Marrs Ten years ago, in the depths of the Finnish winter, Detective Elea Baker’s daughter was taken—and never found. Now, in the quiet streets of Lincoln, girls are disappearing again. When one is found on the cathedral steps, clutching a chilling clue linked to the decade-old abduction, there’s only one person who can solve the case: Elea. Dragged back into her nightmare, she’s determined to bring her daughter home this time—no matter the cost. But is she chasing a ghost, or on the verge of uncovering a truth that will shatter everything? ______________________ Praise for The Ice Angels . . . 'Wow… a brilliant thriller with original and multi-layered characters and a story which had me riveted throughout. What a way to launch a new detective! A pure, dark, joy’ John Marrs 'A fast-paced emotional rollercoaster of a book. Loved it' Heidi Perks 'Chilling in every sense of the word. Twisty, dark and utterly addictive. I absolutely loved it' Teresa Driscoll 'I loved it. Caroline has drawn such unforgettable characters. . . I could literally feel my temperature dropping in the brilliantly tense Finnish scenes' Fiona Barton ‘Atmospheric and dark, compelling and emotional, The Ice Angels is a chilling start to a new series. Fear and dread about what was to come crept under my skin as much as the icy cold temperatures. Loved it, a real page turner' Mel Sherratt 'A gripping rollercoaster of a thriller. . . Atmospheric, emotional, intriguing and authentic' Ruth Mancini 'Thrilling. I loved it and highly recommend' Patricia Gibney 'Chilling, atmospheric, and utterly addictive' Lisa Gray 'I could not put it down... my favourite thriller of the year. It's simply wonderful.' Ava Glass 'Absolutely outstanding, I literally couldn’t put it down. Totally enthralling from the very first page to the last.' Angela Marsons ‘A dark, compelling read with engaging characters.’ Daily Express '…A chilling thriller' My Weekly
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THE NEW GRIPPING MYSTERY FROM 'NEXT-GEN NORDIC STAR' (LA TIMES) AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, RAGNAR JONASSON 'ONE OF THE FINEST CRIME WRITERS IN THE WORLD TODAY' DAILY MAIL ‘Jónasson is an automatic must-read for me . . . possibly the best Scandi writer working today’ LEE CHILD ‘A master of the Icelandic thriller’ NEW YORK POST ---- One winter evening, bestselling crime author Elín S. Jónsdóttir goes missing. There are no clues to her disappearance and it is up to young detective, Helgi , to crack the case before it's leaked to the press. As he interviews the people closest to her – a publisher, an accountant, a retired judge – he realises that Elín’s life wasn’t what it seemed. In fact, her past is even stranger than her stories. As the case of the missing crime writer becomes more mysterious by the hour, Helgi must uncover the secrets of a very unexpected life, before someone else goes missing . . .
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Meet the Kings of Sin . . . The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. Read King of Wrath now for a steamy arranged marriage romance. She's the wife he never wanted . . . and the weakness he never saw coming. Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant. Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally. The billionaire CEO never planned to marry - until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows: Vivian Lau , jewellery heiress and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn't matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There's only one problem: now that he has her . . . he can't bring himself to let her go. *** Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered. Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family's ticket into the highest echelons of high society. Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family. While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty. Craving his touch was never part of the plan. Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband. King of Wrath is a steamy arranged marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. *** Why fans love Ana Huang ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! ' King of Greed ? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits—and the most amazing sex—Ryan’s feeling something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take
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**DON'T MISS WITCH TRIAL , THE BRAND-NEW JAW-DROPPING THRILLER FROM MILLION-COPY, SUNDAY TIMES AND KINDLE #1 BESTSELLER HARRIET TYCE, AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW** THREE WOMEN. ONE BODY. WILL THEY EVER LEARN? 'The shocks kept coming right up to the final pages.' Lisa Jewell 'Harriet's best so far.' Sophie Hannah ' Nothing short of unputdownable. One of the best openings I've read in forever. ' Alex Michaelides 'A shocking, provocative, standout thriller.' Chris Whitaker 'Left me breathless.' Lucy Clarke Anna wants a fresh start after three long years behind bars. Lucy craves the attention of the only man she can't have, her alluring Oxford professor. Marie has spent too long as a recluse living by someone else's rules. When three strangers stumble upon an elaborate web of lies and the dead body at the heart of it, they will discover the true price of getting the life they desire so badly. But will it be too late? MORE PRAISE FOR A LESSON IN CRUELTY : 'Tyce's denouement pulls things together skilfully and surprisingly.' Sunday Times 'Expertly crafted with that chilling sense of dread' The Sun 'A dizzyingly satisfying page-turner .' Sarah Pinborough 'Utterly compelling, A Lesson in Cruelty is in the very top tier of psychological thrillers and further cements Harriet Tyce's place amongst the great British crime writers.' M. W. Craven 'Perfect plotting, utterly brilliant.' B.A. Paris 'I absolutely loved it and devoured it whole in one day. So suspenseful and clever of course, but such great characterisation and real heart.' Laura Marshall 'Compulsive, dark and smart, A Lesson in Cruelty delivers on every level.' Gilly Macmillan 'An imaginatively told (and very bingeable) thriller.' John Marrs 'Superb, twisty plotting that's sure to keep readers guessing until the very end.' Femi Kayode 'A deliciously sinister tale of revenge and redemption, with heart-in-mouth tension and head-spinning twists.' Ellery Lloyd
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THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL KEEP YOU AWAKE AT NIGHT 'A beautiful love story. I devoured it' JOJO MOYES 'Gave me One Day vibes' LIBBY PAGE 'Basically impossible to put down' BOBBY PALMER 'Deeply romantic' LAURA BARNETT ' Beautiful and very clever’ FEARNE COTTON 'A perfect thing . . . I implore you to read it' CHRIS WHITAKER 'Stunning, tender and true' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING SUMMER READING 'Everyone should read this book ' SHEERLUXE INCLUDED IN THE INDEPENDENT'S 'BEST ROMANTIC SUMMER READS' ---- Will and Rosie meet as teenagers. They're opposites in every way . She overthinks everything; he is her twin brother's wild and unpredictable friend. But over secret walks home and late-night phone calls, they become closer – destined to be one another's great love story. Until, one day, tragedy strikes, and their future together is shattered. But as the years roll on, Will and Rosie can't help but find their way back to each other. Time and again, they come close to rekindling what might have been. What do you do when the one person you should forget is the one you just can't let go? ---- 'Basically impossible to put down' BOBBY PALMER 'Deeply romantic' LAURA BARNETT 'A passionate, page-turning debut' DAILY MAIL Readers love Talking at Night: ‘This was giving me One Day vibes’ ***** Reader Review ‘This book changed my way of thinking about life; that’s how good it was, how real it felt. It made me sit down, think about my own life for a second’ ***** Reader Review ‘The writing is so spare and achingly beautiful and reminded me a lot of Normal People by Sally Rooney’***** Reader Review ‘Everything I wanted and more. THE YEARNING.. stunning’ ***** Reader Review ‘Made me believe in soulmates!’ ***** Reader Review ‘A wonderfully captivating, character-driven novel’ ***** Reader Review ‘You know how some books have you giggling and kicking your feet? this one has you fighting the urge to punch holes in the walls while screaming, thrashing, and gnawing at the bars of this story’s enclosure’ ***** Reader Review
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From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a heartwarming and uplifting story of how three women find themselves empowered by unexpected pregnancies 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold' heat Three South Yorkshire friends, all on the cusp of 40, fall pregnant at the same time following a visit to an ancient fertility symbol. For Helen , it's a dream come true, although her husband is not as thrilled about it as she had hoped. Not only wrestling with painful ghosts of the past, Helen has to deal with the fact that her outwardly perfect marriage is crumbling before her eyes. For Janey , it is an unmitigated disaster as she has just been offered the career break of a life-time. And she has no idea either how it could possibly have happened, seeing as she and her ecstatic husband George were always so careful over contraception. For Elizabeth , it is mind-numbing, because she knows people like her shouldn't have children. Damaged by her dysfunctional childhood and emotionally lost, she not only has to contend with carrying a child she doubts she can ever love, but she also has to deal with the return to her life of a man whose love she must deny herself. Praise for Milly Johnson: 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde
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"The glimpses of aerial combat are brilliant" in this pulse-pounding RAF thriller, where it could be pilot error—or a sinister plot. ( The Daily Telegraph ). They're supposed to be routine missions—but one by one, RAF Tempests are crashing in the midst of them. No one knows why, and the Accident Investigation Bureau is blaming pilot error. Suspicious of a cover-up, Flight Lieutenant Drew Miller, whose own friends have been among the fatalities, determines to find out more. He can't help wondering if there's a conspiracy afoot at the heart of the British military. It soon becomes clear that the key to the mystery is in the cockpit of the Tempest—but how can he unlock it without ending up dead himself? "The most explosive thriller I've read all year." —Andy McNab "You can smell the hot oil, the sweat and the fear." — The Daily Telegraph "Nichol's writing skills are first rate, offering an insight into the world of fighter pilots in a far more accessible way than any work of non-fiction."— Daily Express
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The new fostering memoir from The Sunday Times Bestselling author Casey Watson. Daniel just wants a place to belong… With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong. When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined. Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter future before it’s too late? About the author Casey Watson, who writes under a pseudonym, is a specialist foster carer. She and her husband, Mike, look after children who are particularly troubled or damaged by their past. Before becoming a foster carer Casey was a behaviour manager for her local comprehensive school. It was through working with these ‘difficult’ children – removed from mainstream classes for various reasons – that the idea for her future career was born. Casey is married with two children and three grandchildren.
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From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Weyward: FOUR SISTERS, SEPARATED BY HISTORY, BOUND BY THE SEA 'Beautiful and magnificent' Jennifer Saint, author of ARIADNE 'A profoundly moving and rich historical story wrapped up in a contemporary murder mystery’ ROSIE ANDREWS, author of THE LEVIATHAN When Lucy arrives at her sister’s house in a wild panic, she doesn’t find the solace she’s desperately seeking – only an abandoned house, in a town steeped in mystery. As Lucy searches for her sister, instead she uncovers tales of missing men. Stories of women drowned just off the coast two hundred years before. Rumours of their voices on the waves. Can the voices lead Lucy to her sister – or are they trying to pull them both under? 'I can't wait to see what Emilia Hart writes next' Kate Morton READERS ARE SAYING… ‘This book is a beauty. A real hidden gem. Beautifully woven storytelling’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I devoured this book in a few days, desperate to get the next piece of the puzzle’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘There are few reads that leave me completely speechless and this is one of them’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A truly captivating book’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emilia Hart's book 'The Sirens' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-02-17. About the author Emilia Hart is a British-Australian writer. She was born in Sydney and studied English literature and law before working as a lawyer in Sydney and London. Her first novel, Weyward, was an instant New York Times bestseller, the winner of two Goodreads Choice Awards, and has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide. Her latest novel, The Sirens, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller, an instant New York Times bestseller and a Good Morning America book club pick. Emilia lives in London with her partner, a black cat called Luna and far too many books.
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A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Francesca Bridgerton, in the sixth of her beloved Regency historical romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. FRANCESCA’S STORY In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, this tale of unrequited love was complicated by the fact that Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. In this emotional friends-to-lovers story, Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms, and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . .
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Raising my cousin’s three kids wasn’t in my five-year plan. Actually, it wasn’t in any plan. One minute I’m a single labor and delivery nurse living a quiet life and the next, I’m navigating guardianship hearings, meltdowns, and homework I’m pretty sure requires a math degree. Enter Hayes Carlisle. My best friend’s older brother. Chicago Colts newest catcher. And the man I once kissed and immediately pretended I didn’t. So, when the custody battle I’ve been dreading becomes a reality, I shouldn’t be surprised that Hayes swoops in with a wild idea—a fake relationship. According to him, pretending we’re together will polish his image and prove to the court I’m not taking on an instant family alone. But pretending to be Hayes’ girlfriend is a terrible idea. Because he remembers how to make me laugh. Because he looks at me like our kiss wasn’t a one-time mistake. Because the kids start asking him to read bedtime stories. Because my heart starts wanting things my life doesn’t have room for. I can manage the chaos. I can fight for these kids. But pretending not to fall for Hayes Carlisle? That might be the one thing I can’t do.
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Get ready to be hooked by the spicy, age-gap cowboy romance, the second book in the CRIMSON RIDGE series from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lyla Sage, and Paisley Hope! 'The chemistry is undeniable between the MMC and the FMC . I feel like I need to hop into an ice bath after reading it' ***** I’m not supposed to feel this way… To my family, I’m only useful for one thing: my surname. I’m Briar Lane. My father’s chess piece. A pawn to be traded. But all it took was a dirty secret stuffed in a jacket pocket to unravel my world and send me running to the one place I knew they would never find me: Crimson Ridge. I thought I’d be starting over alone. I never expected to find my father’s adopted brother, the ex-pro bull rider who consumes my space, and now, my every thought with it… Stôrmand Lane. All it took was one misunderstanding to change everything. I’m not supposed to know what those tattooed hands feel like, to feel butterflies anytime that pair of piercing blue eyes meet mine. He might be my every fantasy, but he’s a temptation I have to ignore. Long nights spent in this tiny cabin can’t be the excuse to step into forbidden territory. Or can they? Readers LOVE Braving The Storm: 'Everything from the characters, to the story to the TENSION ! It has officially become one of my favourite books' ***** 'Loved the book. Briar and Storm were great and I enjoyed everything about them' ***** '5 stars isn't enough stars for this' ***** 'A deliciously forbidden romance but with depth and development for the characters' ***** From international bestselling author Elliott Rose comes Braving the Storm, an interconnected standalone in the Crimson Ridge forbidden love series. Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website
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**PRE-ORDER AGRIPPA NOW: THE THRILLING NEW NOVEL FROM ROBERT HARRIS, COMING AUGUST 2026** THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND A SUNDAY TIMES SUMMER READS PICK 2025 A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR. AN AFFAIR ON THE EDGE OF SCANDAL. ‘A riveting tale of politics, war and erotic obsession’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘His most enthralling yet . . . extraordinary’ NICHOLAS COLERIDGE , INDEPENDENT Summer 1914. A world on the brink of catastrophe. In London, 26-year-old Venetia Stanley – aristocratic, clever, bored, reckless – is having a love affair with the Prime Minister, H. H. Asquith, a man more than twice her age. He writes to her obsessively, sharing the most sensitive matters of state. As Asquith reluctantly leads the country into war with Germany, a young intelligence officer is assigned to investigate a leak of top secret documents – and suddenly what was a sexual intrigue becomes a matter of national security that will alter the course of political history. Seamlessly weaving fact and fiction in a way that no writer does better, Precipice is the thrilling new novel from Robert Harris. 'The king of the page-turning thriller' i Paper 'Harris's cleverness, judgment and eye for detail are second to none' Sunday Times 'Harris writes with a skill and ingenuity that few other novelists can match' Financial Times 'Harris is a master of historical fiction, a compelling author who brings to life the recent and ancient past' TLS Robert Harris, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024
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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals – in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg – whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, and featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry. Reviews 'In the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best … tense, surging, insomnia-inflicting' Time Magazine ‘Martin’s style is so vivid that you will be hooked within a few pages’ The Times ‘The sheer mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads …Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’ Guardian ‘The writing is always powerful…' SFX About the author George R.R. Martin is the author of fourteen novels, including five volumes of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, several collections of short stories and numerous screen plays for television dramas and feature films. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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A GOODREADS ROMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR A Washington Post Book of the Year An Amazon Book of the Year Elle Best Summer Reads THERE'S NOT ENOUGH DATA IN THE WORLD TO PREDICT WHO WILL MAKE YOUR HEART BEAT FASTER... It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. This is no easy task for a wealthy, successful woman like Stella, who also happens to have Asperger's. Analyzing data is easy; handling the awkwardness of one-on-one dates is hard. To overcome her lack of dating experience, Stella decides to hire a male escort to teach her how to be a good girlfriend. Faced with mounting bills, Michael decides to use his good looks and charm to make extra cash on the side. He has a very firm no repeat customer policy, but he's tempted to bend that rule when Stella approaches him with an unconventional proposal. The more time they spend together, the harder Michael falls for this disarming woman with a beautiful mind, and Stella discovers that love defies logic. 'Original and sexy and sensitive' - Roxane Gay 'Steamy hot and sweet at the same time' - Guardian 'An absolute delight... Equal parts endearing and (very) steamy' - Buzzfeed, 30 Best Summer Books READERS ARE RAVING ABOUT THE KISS QUOTIENT 'I'm absolutely CRAZY over this book!' ***** 'A super enjoyable read!' ***** 'All the stars!' ***** 'Wow was this a fantastic book!!' ***** 'This book rocks!' *****
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A man's body is found in a Kentish hop field, his brutal death marked by horrific injuries. As Detective Kay Hunter begins to investigate, the case quickly reveals itself to be anything but routine. The local farming community is tight-lipped, the victim’s background is unclear, and the evidence uncovers a trail of conflicting stories and long-held secrets. With the media and her superior officers demanding answers, Kay must navigate the lies and unravel the truth to solve one of the most complex murder investigations of her career. In a landscape shaped by tradition and silence, some secrets are buried for a reason. What Evil Hides is the fifteenth book in the bestselling Detective Kay Hunter series, and perfect for readers who love twisty murder mysteries.
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PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL 'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN 'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER ' Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA ___________ He’s the perfect man. He says he loves you. You think he might even be made for you. Before long he’s moved into your house – and into your heart. And then he leaves for days at a time. You don’t know where he’s gone or who he’s with. And you realise – if you looked back – you’d say to yourself: DON’T LET HIM IN. ___________ Praise for Don't Let Him In : 'Lisa Jewell is a STONE COLD GENIUS ! Don't Let Him In is a PHENOMENAL achievement ' MARIAN KEYES 'A taut, twisty masterclass of a thriller' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'A masterclass in suspense with one of the most chilling, unsettling villains I've encountered in a long time' ALEX MICHAELIDES ' Hideously plausible and horribly unsettling ' HARRIET TYCE ‘A twisty mosaic of a thriller’ GILLIAN McALLISTER 'Cancel all plans - this is a read-in-one-sitting book' ALICE FEENEY 'I inhaled it within 24 hours. Stunning, shocking, superb .' LIZ NUGENT ' Creepy, twisty , and compulsively readable. It hooked me from the first page and never let me go.’ EMILY HENRY 'Lisa Jewell, the Queen of sick psychopaths, has outdone herself with Nick, and I am one hundred percent here for it! ' TAMMY COHEN ' Utterly brilliant ' MARK EDWARDS 'I adored the women, I loved the story, I loved the twists ! A masterclass ' SARAH PINBOROUGH Readers love Don't Let Him In !: 'An absolute masterpiece t hat keeps you hooked from start to finish' 5-star reader review ' Gripping, thrilling, jaw dropping, shocking, and twist filled !' 5-star reader review 'Obsessed !' 5-star reader review 'An absolute page turner ' 5-star reader review 'Twisty, fast paced , and just an overall enjoyable read' 5-star reader review 'Very gripping, creepy, suspenseful' 5-star reader review ' I could not put it down! ' 5-star reader review
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'The British spy thriller at its unputdownable best' Observer SELECTED FOR BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS ________________________________ Nat, a veteran of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, thinks his years as an agent runner are over. But MI6 have other plans. To tackle the growing threat from Moscow Centre, Nat is put in charge of The Haven, a defunct substation of London General with a rag-tag band of spies. His weekly badminton session with the young, introspective, Brexit-hating Ed, offers respite from the new job. But it is Ed, of all unlikely people, who will take Nat down the path of political anger that will ensnare them all. _______________________________ 'A rich, beautifully written book studded with surprises. Narrative is a black art, and Le Carré is its grandmaster' Spectator 'Blisteringly contemporary' Economist 'Subtle, wry and seamless, it's an utter joy, from first page to last' Daily Mail 'A very classy entertainment about political ideals and deception . . . laced with fury at the senseless vandalism of Brexit and of Trump' Guardian 'A fine piece of storytelling' Times
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From Stuart MacBride, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the smash-hit Logan McRae series. Move Over Miss Marple . . . The great and the not-so-good are gathered at Skirivour Castle Hotel, in the heart of the Highlands, for the wedding of the year – but they weren’t expecting Detective Sergeant Roberta Steel to crash their party. And get horribly, horribly drunk. The whole valley’s been cut off by a massive thunderstorm and the phone lines are down, so when the father-of-the-bride’s body is discovered – decoratively impaled on a stag’s head in the hotel lobby – it’s up to DS Steel to find out whodunit. Which isn’t easy when you’ve got a monstrous hangover and only a world-weary sergeant and a halfwit police constable for backup. With no witnesses and every wedding guest a suspect, Roberta will need to use every one of her little grey cells if she’s going to catch the killer and get out of there alive. Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer’ – Peter James , author of Picture You Dead ‘Dark and brilliantly written’ – Linwood Barclay , author of I Will Ruin You ‘Crime fiction of the highest order’ – Mark Billingham , author of The Last Dance
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‘One of the greatest storytellers of our time’ – Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing From the number one bestselling author of The Women, in Kristin Hannah’s Night Road , the consequence of one terrible night changes a group of young people’s lives forever. 'There was a beauty in chaos, a wildness that hinted at things gone wrong and mistakes overcome' Lexi and Mia are inseparable from the moment they start high school. Though different in so many ways – Lexi is an orphan and lives with her aunt on a trailer park, while Mia is a golden girl blessed with a loving family and a beautiful home – they nonetheless recognize something in each other, and Mia comes to rely heavily on Lexi’s steadfast friendship. The summer they graduate is a time they’ll never forget; a summer of love, best friends and shared confidences. But then one night changes them forever. As hearts are broken, loyalties challenged and hopes dashed, the time has come to leave childhood behind and learn to face a new future . . . Praise for Kristin Hannah: ‘Utterly absorbing . . . A triumph’ – Taylor Jenkins Reid, bestselling author of Daisy Jones & The Six ‘Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism’ – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry ‘Moving and unforgettable’ – Christy Lefteri , bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo ‘A classic storyteller’ – Matt Haig , bestselling author of The Midnight Library
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#1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The must-read memoir that's changing the world: the empowering true story of surviving abuse and fighting for justice. ‘If books can shape history, this is one.’ DAILY MAIL ‘Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.’ GUARDIAN The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. This is her story. In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody’s Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity. Here, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell’s grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to waive anonymity and not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims. The pages of Nobody’s Girl preserve her voice—and her legacy—forever. Nobody’s Girl is an astonishing affirmation of Giuffre’s unshakable will—first, to claw her way out of victimhood, and then to shine light on wrongdoing and fight for a safer, fairer world. Equal parts intimate and fierce, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair. ‘ Both devastating and uplifting … fearless and frank - angry and empowering. It speaks to the thousands of other victims out there about how to start fighting back.’ EMILY MAITLIS · ‘Takes us into unimaginable realms of human suffering...devastating.’ THE TIMES · ‘This astonishing book left me reaching for breath.’ JULIET NICOLSON · Startling... demands that we read with caution, discretion and sensitivity.’ INDEPENDENT · ‘The most important (but, honestly, the most traumatic) book I’ve read all year. As painful as this book is to read, please, please do.’ SAM BAKER, THE SHIFT · It is a personal triumph that [Virginia Roberts Giuffre] chose to speak up and a tragedy that doing so came at such cost. OBSERVER · ‘ Nobody’s Girl is not just a memoir – it’s a template for how difficult it is for victims who have been abused once to escape the cycle.’ NEW STATESMAN
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A VIOLENT DEATH AND A VAULT OF STOLEN TREASURES HAS EVE DALLAS STRUGGLING TO SOLVE CRIMES OLD AND NEW IN THE LATEST THRILLER IN THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES. 'J.D. Robb is a fantastic storyteller who knows how to keep the pages flying by' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'J.D. Robb's novels are can't-miss pleasures' HARLAN COBEN A blow to the head with a block of amethyst has left multibillionaire Nathan Barrister dead. Meanwhile, a nearby vault, its door ajar, sits filled with priceless paintings, jewelry, and other treasures and yet only one item seems to be missing. Is this a simple case of a burglar caught in the act or does Eve have a much bigger, bloodier mystery to solve....? "One of my all-time favorite authors hitting a golden moment in one of my all-time favorite series. J.D. Robb never disappoints!" LISA GARDNER 'If you're a crime fiction fan and haven't discovered them yet, welcome to the very best day of your life' HEAT MAGAZINE 'Eve Dallas - tough as nails and still sexy as hell' STEPHEN KING 'Curious corpses, tangled twists and one sizzling sleuth' KATHY REICHS 'Terrific characters, sudden twists... the epitome of popular fiction' DENNIS LEHANE 'J.D. Robb is one of my favourite authors, and she has created an iconic female cop - a strong, sexy, and death-defying heroine - with the slyest sense of humour in fiction. I love J.D. Robb and Eve Dallas!' LISA SCOTTOLINE 'Sexy and unpredictable, these books are first-rate suspense thrillers with wit, character and heart' JANET EVANOVICH
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in Bulgakov's allegorical masterpiece of Stalin’s regime the devil is making a personal appearance in Moscow. He is accompanied by various demons, including a naked girl and a huge black cat. When he leaves, the asylums are full and the forces of law and order are in disarray. Only the Master, a writer and a man devoted to truth, and Margarita, the woman he loves, can resist the devil’s onslaught. ‘Stunning, superb...Bulgakov is one of the greatest Russian writers, perhaps the greatest’ Independent ‘A masterpiece – a classic of twentieth-century fiction’ New York Times TRANSLATED BY MICHAEL GLENNY, INTRODUCED BY WILL SELF
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' GUARDIAN 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-around sexiness are still sky-high' DAILY MAIL 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' GLAMOUR - SECRETS. SACRIFICE. SURVIVAL. Against all odds, Violet Sorrengail made it through her first year at Basgiath War College, but now, the real training begins. The stakes are higher than ever, and a determination to survive won't be enough this time. When a powerful new enemy threatens everything she cares about, including the man she loves, Violet must do whatever it takes to keep their secrets safe. One wrong move could have horrifying consequences - and as the web of lies spun by those in charge starts to unravel, nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. THE DEADLY SECOND YEAR AT BASGIATH AWAITS INCLUDES A BRAND-NEW BONUS CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW! - MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN THE EMPYREAN SERIES FIVE STARS. 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Incredible storytelling on every page' The Sun ' Pure escapism . . . We'd suggest savouring every moment' Independent 'Full of action, suspense and intrigue. This is the ride you have been waiting for, hold on tight' Daily Mirror 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'A deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' Stylist '2024 is the Year of the Dragon . . . Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures' Pop Sugar 'One of the publishing events of the year' BBC News 'Prepare to get obsessed' Cosmopolitan OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME - ONYX STORM
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An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13 , the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you're looking for a beautifully written, heart wrenching, hilarious book . . . and want one hell of a book hangover, then do yourself a favour and read these pronto' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'To say I loved this book is an understatement, It has ripped my guts out shattered my heart had me biting my nails with anticipation and bawling like a baby all in one phenomenal read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................... They are from opposites sides of the track - but when their two worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same again. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right? Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon could never have foreseen the obstacles that will threaten their blossoming relationship . . .......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!
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# 1 New York Times Bestseller The inspiration for season two of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Anthony Bridgerton in the second of her beloved Regency romance novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family. ANTHONY’S STORY This time the gossip columnists have it wrong. London’s most elusive bachelor Anthony Bridgerton hasn’t just decided to marry—he’s even chosen a wife! The only obstacle is his intended’s older sister, Kate Sheffield—the most meddlesome woman ever to grace a London ballroom. The spirited schemer is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal, but when he closes his eyes at night, Kate’s the woman haunting his increasingly erotic dreams... Contrary to popular belief, Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands—and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. Kate’s determined to protect her sister—but she fears her own heart is vulnerable. And when Anthony’s lips touch hers, she’s suddenly afraid she might not be able to resist the reprehensible rake herself...
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE MONTH We are constantly told to make the most of every precious moment - but when we let our brains rest and our minds wander, something magical happens... ' A tonic for the frazzled mind ' David Robson, author of The Expectation Effect In The Brain at Rest, Dr Joseph Jebelli shares the transformative neuroscience that shows why doing nothing will change your life for the better. Drawing on groundbreaking new research, you will learn how: · Napping and gentle exercise can enhance brain size · Spending time in nature can boost creativity · Silence fosters the growth of new brain cells If you want to achieve a happier, healthier and more balanced life, this is the book you need. ' The Brain at Rest is inspiring and practical' Johanna Thomas-Corr, Sunday Times ' Stop what you’re doing and read this book ' Anna Lembke, bestselling author of Dopamine Nation ' This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest ' Johann Hari, bestselling author of Stolen Focus ' This book is magic ' Chris Bailey, bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project 'Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life' Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractible 'The most important part of your brain you've never heard of ' Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, PhD, author of Work Less, Do More and Rest ‘ A powerful, heartfelt manifesto for rest ’ Dr Hannah Critchlow, author of Joined-Up Thinking * Waterstones Non-fiction Book of the Month, January 2026, #3 Sunday Times bestseller, paperback non-fiction, January 2026.
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The most heart-warming novel you'll read this year, from the Queen of Feelgood Fiction Venice. The perfect setting for romance, and for secrets to be shared. Fen can't believe her luck. A luxury holiday with her beloved grandmother Disa - what could be more delightful? It doesn't cross her mind that she might fall in love. Or that love can bring complications . . . Jamie can't help it that women always fall for him, rather than for his kind-hearted friend Leon. Nor that only one of them got the looks (that would be Jamie). But how will he feel if the girl he's drawn to only has eyes for Leon? Disa has a secret. A few weeks ago, an old letter in a file revealed a shocking truth about her late husband. She's come to Venice to find out more. There's news on the way that will reverberate through all their lives, as Jill Mansell's joyful, heartbreaking new novel takes readers on a roller coaster ride of emotion - and makes us believe in love again. Love for Just One Look At You : 'Stunning, utterly beautiful . . . Jill at her absolute best. One of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read' Jo Thomas 'A wonderful, fulfilling ride on a tidal wave of emotion . . . Guaranteed to flood your heart with all the feels' Milly Johnson 'Sunshine in every line, a great big romantic read to sink into and enjoy - I loved it' Faith Hogan
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'A radiant debut' EMILY HENRY THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right. They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser that has felt too true for the last decade, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life. Instead of glittering summers on the lakeshore of her childhood, she spends them in a stylish apartment in the city, going out with friends, and keeping everyone a safe distance from her heart. Until the day she gets a call that sends her racing back to Barry's Bay and into the orbit of Sam Florek - the man she never thought she'd have to live without. For six summers, through hazy afternoons on the water and warm summer nights working in his family restaurant and curling up together with books, Percy and Sam had been inseparable. And slowly that friendship turned into something breathtakingly more, before it fell spectacularly apart. When Percy returns to the lake, their connection is as undeniable as it had always been. Percy must confront the decisions she's made and the years she's spent punishing herself for them, in order to determine, once and for all, whether their love might be bigger than the biggest mistakes of their past. Told over the course of six years and one weekend, Every Summer After is a big, sweeping nostalgic story of love and the people and choices that mark us forever. ' The magic and romance of summer is palpable ' Popsugar ' Your next must-read beach-read ' Ashley Audrain ' A sweet story about second chances, and how the future we imagine for ourselves is never quite what it turns out to be ' Jodi Picoult ' Perfect for those who covet steamy summer dock days and second-chance love stories. I devoured it!' Karma Brown ' A quintessential summer novel, full of longing and lost love, and hits on so many beloved tropes ' BuzzFeed
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She can't see the killer. But the killer can see her. An unputdownable thriller from the master of the moral dilemma and Sunday Times bestselling author. 'A smart, claustrophobic thriller with a twist that left me reeling. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of The New Neighbours ‘A first-rate psychological thriller’ John Marrs, bestselling author of When You Disappeared Naomi Hannah has been blind since birth, living her life in darkness. Trapped in her claustrophobic hometown, she’s finally reached her breaking point. But everything changes when she stumbles across the body of a young woman who has been brutally murdered. Not only that, but Naomi senses she isn’t alone at the scene… Someone is there with her. The killer is watching. Naomi may not be able to see their face, but she is the only person who can identify them. As the police begin their hunt and more victims are discovered, Naomi is forced to answer the question on which her fate hangs: why did the killer let her live? And in a town this small, the murderer may still be close. Perhaps even before her very eyes... Readers can't get enough of Before Her Eyes . . . (5 star reviews*****) ‘This book was so brilliantly written that I couldn’t decide who was telling the truth, who the culprit was and what would happen next.’ ‘A deliciously darkand twisted read that is packed full of suspense.’ ‘This book is full of twists and turns and knuckle-biting moments and has kept me captivated till the end.’ ‘Would highly recommend it for suspense, horror, mystery and pulse pounding moments .’ ‘This is nightmare perfection that will haunt me for weeks. Not a word, twist or shock wasted, just awesome!’
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'Brilliant' – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series. 'Masterful' – Harlan Coben, author of I Will Find You . Jason Dessen has been abducted. His life has been stolen. To get it back, he will go on a journey more wondrous and horrifying than anything he could have possibly imagined. Dark Matter is a relentlessly surprising alternate-universe sci-fi thriller from Blake Crouch. Now a major Apple TV+ series starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. 'Are you happy in your life?' Those are the last words Jason Dessen hears before the masked abductor knocks him unconscious. Before he awakes to find himself strapped to a gurney, surrounded by strangers in hazmat suits. Before the man he's never met smiles down at him and says, 'Welcome back.' In this world he's woken up to, Jason's life is not the one he knows. His wife is not his wife. His son was never born. And Jason is not an ordinary college physics professor, but a celebrated genius who has achieved something remarkable. Something impossible. In this other life, Jason has created a box. Transport into infinite alternate universes – every possible outcome of his life, one behind each door. In this other life, Jason chose a door. And he stole the life he wanted. If Jason Dessen wants his life back, he will have to find it among infinite possibilities. And he will have to battle a terrifying, seemingly unbeatable foe: himself. 'Exceptional' – Andy Weir, author of The Martian . From the author of the bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, Dark Matter is sweeping and intimate, mind-bendingly strange and profoundly human. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Ready Player One . Readers love Dark Matter : 'My word, what a ride' 'Crouch surprised me again and again' 'OMG. I loved. Inception + Severance + Interstellar = this book' 'One of the most unique and original stories I have read in a long time' 'MIND-BLOWING' 'I couldn't put it down'
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The no. 1 bestseller that inspired the major film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal ✨ WINNER: BEST PICTURE (DRAMA) AND BEST ACTRESS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES ✨ ✨ NOMINATED FOR EIGHT ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST SCREENPLAY AND BEST PICTURE ✨ 'A thing of shimmering wonder' David Mitchell A LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A LOSS THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART. The untold love story that inspired Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece. On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that Hamnet will not survive the week. Hamnet tells the powerful story of Agnes and Will, and of the son whose life has been all but forgotten, but who inspired one of the greatest plays ever written. 🌟 Fall in love with HAMNET this year 🌟 'HAMNET is a feast for the senses' 'One of my favourite books of the year. Simply gorgeous' 'Words fail me... this story had me feeling everything' 'I read and reread passages throughout this exceptional novel'
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'A Neighbour's Guide to Murder is fiendishly sharp, clever and gripping. Nobody captures the mores of neighbourhoods and communities, and multi-generational complexities, like Louise Candlish. She's in a league of her own' Lisa Jewell ‘Tense, clever and bitingly observed. Superb’ Claire Douglas *A Book of the Year in the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, i-Paper and the Express* ***** Her secrets will be the death of you… When Pixie moves into Columbia Mansions, divorced Gwen is quick to take the younger woman under her wing. But as Pixie becomes entangled with her charismatic landlord Alec, the lines of friendship begin to blur. With rumours of illicit goings-on swirling, Gwen soon realises Pixie isn’t the only one with something to hide. How well does she really know the neighbours she considers her friends? As scandal erupts, old grudges resurface, leading to a crime that will destroy the peace of Columbia Mansions forever. Sunday Times bestseller Louise Candlish returns with this gripping, twisted story of neighbours, secrets and murder. ***** Praise for A Neighbour’s Guide to Murder: 'A taut, deliciously twisted tale with sting after sting… Just brilliant' John Marrs ‘Only Murders In The Building meets Miss Marple in the most juicy and twisty way’ Steph McGovern ‘Sensationally entertaining, I could not put it down’ Adele Parks 'Smart about social trends and slyly funny… naughtily subverting the Richard Osman formula' The Times ‘Our most intelligent exponent of "domestic noir" wrongfoots us again … astute characterisation and up to the minute satire’ Daily Telegraph ‘You won’t know who to trust in this tense, twisty delight of a thriller' T. M. Logan ‘So twisty and so clever!’ The Sun ‘A wicked twist in the tale. Flawless!’ Lucy Clarke ‘A terrific story, witty, engaging and a total page-turner’ Liz Nugent 'A whip-smart, razor-sharp domestic thriller… a fiendishly twisty plot. Gwen is my new obsession!' Isabelle Broom ‘A brilliant mess-with-your-mind slow burn thriller. Louise is a master manipulator and this is not to be missed’ Nikki Smith ‘A masterclass of wit and thrills. We devoured it!’ Heat ***** Readers give A Neighbour's Guide to Murder five stars! 'Another head spinning , twisting turning domestic thriller from the Queen of the genre' 'A razor sharp, cleverly written, riveting thriller. I devoured this in a day' 'I couldn’t stop reading! I was on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. My favourite Louise Candlish so far' 'A fantastic book with a hilariously witty narrator …highly recommend' 'This book will demand all your attention, It is gripping, fast paced and brilliant' 'It’s tense, suspenseful and one enormous puzzle which is very well told'
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HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A GAME OF THRONES is the first volume in the series. Summers span decades. Winter can last a lifetime. And the struggle for the Iron Throne has begun. As Warden of the north, Lord Eddard Stark counts it a curse when King Robert bestows on him the office of the Hand. His honour weighs him down at court where a true man does what he will, not what he must … and a dead enemy is a thing of beauty. The old gods have no power in the south, Stark’s family is split and there is treachery at court. Worse, the vengeance-mad heir of the deposed Dragon King has grown to maturity in exile in the Free Cities. He claims the Iron Throne. Reviews ‘Of those who work in the grand epic fantasy tradition, Martin is by far the best’ Time Magazine ‘Colossal, staggering… Martin captures all the intoxicating complexity of the Wars of the Roses or Imperial Rome in his imaginary world … one of the greats of fantasy literature’ SFX ‘The sheer-mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads … Its ambition: to construct the Twelve Caesars of fantasy fiction, with characters so venomous they could eat the Borgias’ Guardian About the author George R.R. Martin is the author of fourteen novels, including five volumes of A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, several collections of short stories and numerous screen plays for television drama and feature films. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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'I couldn’t put this book down, and when I finished I felt bereft that I had to leave. The perfect comfort read, Wild About You is a gorgeous, uplifting hug of a book' Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell Anna Whitlock is a people-pleaser, but she is done saying yes. Now she has to learn how to put herself first… After splitting up with her fiancé and ready for a new start, Anna takes a job rewilding the glorious Stonemore Estate in Northumberland. But when she arrives the only thing driving Anna wild is her boss: the sexy, but emotionally unavailable Jamie, who is hellbent on making Anna’s job – and her life – as difficult as possible. On the plus side, there’s Callum, the gorgeous estate manager, her best friend Fi, and an enthusiastic beagle called Hugo. When romance with Callum blossoms, is Anna’s resolve to stop people-pleasing about to falter? And why can’t she stop thinking about Jamie? Can she truly put herself first and say yes to the thing which will make her happiest, falling truly madly wildly in love…? ' Wild About You is glorious cosy escapism with an idyllic setting, wonderfully entertaining side characters, and a beating heart of tenderness and humanity … I loved it!' Eleanor Vendrell, author of The Great Orchid Heist 'A gorgeous novel from start to finish - I loved it' Antonia Hodgson, author of The Raven Scholar ‘I absolutely loved Wild About You ! There’s a sparking tension flying from the get-go … plus lots of emotional turmoil which I ate up’ Emma Steele, author of The Echoes of Us
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🐺 Forbidden romance. Werewolves. Kilts. This sizzling bestselling sensation has the internet OBSESSED. 🐺 'I want to mark you as mine. And I can think of countless ways I would do it. Countless ill-advised, highly pleasurable ways I would do it.' When war erupts between humans and werewolves, a princess finds herself torn between duty and desire. On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora catches the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum. Believing she’s the key to ending a brutal war, Callum kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border. There, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just as Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from those closest to him. With monsters on both sides and a bloodthirsty war raging, will their story end in love or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home? Does she even want to? THE ROMANTASY SENSATION DRIVING READERS WILD! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘It’s a little bit Outlander , a little bit ACOTAR , and its own thing in just the perfect way’ ‘I devoured this’ 'So unexpected. Unpredictable. Deeeeelish !’ ‘EXCUSEEEE ME this was so fun ?' ‘ Kilt-wearing wolves? PLEASE’ ‘ THIS LOVE TRIANGLE HAS ME IN ITS WERE-JAWS ’ ‘COMPLETELY CONSUMED ME’
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Five-year-old Cally waits in her pretty pink bedroom for the sound of the front door opening and her mother’s sweet voice in the hall. But when the doorbell finally rings, and Cally creeps out of bed to peer through the banister, a large man in uniform is all she sees. Her mother is missing... Teacher Annabel Braddock was last seen drinking at the local pub with her best friend, Jennifer . Witnesses saw tears running down her cheeks, and friends say she was having problems with a colleague at work, and that her marriage had broken down. But as the two women hugged goodbye, neither noticed the car speeding towards them. As the dust settled, Jennifer lay unconscious on the ground and Annabel was nowhere to be seen. She’d never abandon her little girl, so did someone snatch her? As family crowd around Jennifer’s hospital bed, hoping she’ll wake up, police visit Annabel’s home and her inconsolable daughter, Cally, tells them she had seen a man outside staring into her room as she climbed into bed that evening. Was it her childish imagination, or had someone been watching Annabel’s home? When Jennifer finally opens her eyes and tells the police what happened that night, it’s clear there are plenty of people with a reason to harm Annabel. With an unpredictable husband, a colleague who denies harassing her and a neighbour who seems to know her every move, could she be in imminent danger? As the hours turn to days, will little Cally ever see her precious mother again? Or will she be next? If you love fast-paced, gripping crime thrillers that keep you up all night, you’ll be completely addicted to One Girl Missing. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about One Girl Missing : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! Carla Kovach hits it totally out of the park! … Grabbed me from the start and didn’t let go.’ NetGalley reviewer ‘ Phenomenal … I was blown away by this book … Brillian t.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Fantastic, fantastic and fantastic .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ An undeniable 5 stars … Absolutely blowout ending was thrilling … I look forward to dropping EVERYTHING all over again for the next instalment.’ @chloesreadingroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A five star-plus read.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Read it in one day… It kept me riveted until late into the night … Superb .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Gripping, suspenseful and unpredictable … I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast-paced, gripping storyline which will keep you turning the pages till the very end … Loved this book! ’ Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Addictive … Completely solid and unputdownable .’ Confessions of a Bookaholic ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Fantastic storytelling… Kept me on the edge of my seat .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ So good!... Loved everything about this.’ @owl._.books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Unputdownable … I read this straight through!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I love, love, love this series… Grabbed me from the very first page and held me hostage until the very end… Fantastic page-turner .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing and completely spell-binding .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved it!! ’ NetGalley reviewer
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FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ADULTS AND ANIMALS 'Compulsive and hilarious, like a brilliant gossip with your best friend. Emma Jane Unsworth is my favourite' Sara Pascoe 'Her best yet – funny, gritty, delightfully feral and, as ever, painfully truthful' DOLLY ALDERTON ‘An amazing writer’ MARGOT ROBBIE Once a slag, always a slag? It’s the 1990s. Sarah is 15, obsessed with boy bands, sex and getting drunk on Malibu. Most of all, she’s hung up on her teacher, Mr Keaveney. Fast forward 26 years. Sarah is 41, the last of the party girls. But the mad nights out are losing their shine. And her teenage dreams are now distant, queasy memories. There’s only one thing for it: an adventure. So, Sarah sets off with her sister Juliette on a whisky-fuelled campervan trip across Scotland. The sisters have never been alike, but they know all the dark corners of each other’s history – and it’s time to dig up some demons, kicking and screaming. Because the things that once defined us shouldn’t define us forever, should they? Adults was the UK’s #6 bestselling hardback, The Sunday Times chart 9th February 2020 / Margot Robbie talking about Animals, as quoted in CHANEL’s short film segment, ‘In the library with Margot Robbie’ About the author Emma Jane Unsworth is a BAFTA-nominated, BIFA-winning screenwriter and best-selling novelist. She has written four novels and a memoir, and has written extensively as a journalist for various publications from the Guardian to Grazia. Her third novel ADULTS (Borough Press) was an instant bestseller when it was published in 2020. Emma adapted her second novel, the critically acclaimed ANIMALS, into a film which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2019. Emma lives in Brighton with her family. Follow Emma on Instagram @emjaneunsworth
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The beautiful new novel that will make you laugh and cry, from the global bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove . ‘A stunning, sweeping, extraordinary story of connection, love, and the unbreakable bonds that guide and shape us. Full of humour and heart, My Friends is simply wonderful’ Chris Whitaker * AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * * WINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST FICTION 2025 * * SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON'S BEST FICTION BOOK OF 2025 * * AN AUDIBLE BEST LISTEN OF 2025 * * A BARNES AND NOBLE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB PICK * You have to take life for granted, the artist thinks, the whole thing: sunrises and slow Sunday mornings and water balloons and another person’s breath against your neck. That’s the only courageous thing a person can do. In the corner of a world-famous painting, three tiny figures sit on the end of a pier, a secret hidden in plain sight. Twenty-five years ago, a group of teenagers found solace in each other during one unforgettable summer. Their friendship inspired a transcendent work of art, a painting that now mysteriously belongs to eighteen-year-old aspiring artist Louisa. Driven to learn the story behind its creation, Louisa embarks on a journey to the seaside town where it all began. But as she gets closer to the painting’s birthplace, Louisa learns that happy endings do not always take the form we expect. Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life years later. Readers can't get enough of My Friends . . . (***** five star reviews) 'It was perfect. I have no other words to describe this masterpiece. Like, what the hell was I doing all these years??' 'I haven’t read a friendship story this genuine, heartfelt, clumsy, straightforward, smart, sentimental, shocking, and emotionally resonant in a very long time.' 'Is it too early in the year to pick my favourite read of 2025? I think not, as this will be hard to beat.' 'Backman remains my absolute favorite.' 'Absolutely brilliant and beautiful... I loved, loved, loved this book.'
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**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** **WINNER OF THE NERO BOOK AWARD FOR DEBUT FICTION 2024** ‘ Beautiful…brings to life an entire world ’ SALLY ROONEY ‘ Sublime… A thrillingly moreish novel ’ SUNDAY TIMES It’s the biggest weekend of the year and everything is about to change… In Ballina, the simmering feud between small-time drug-dealer Cillian English and County Mayo’s enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum. Soon the reclusive Dev and Cillian’s teenage brother Doll are drawn headlong into the Ferdias’ revenge fantasy. Meanwhile, Doll’s girlfriend Nicky sets out on a feverish mission to save him. Life in this ordinary town will never be the same again… AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST SHORTLISTED FOR IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2025 ‘ A whole world is captured for the reader ’ Colm Tóibín ‘ As sharp, funny and bitingly bittersweet as life ’ Booker Judges, 2024 ‘ A gift of true storytelling ’ Anne Enright ‘ A heartbreaker of a debut ’ New York Times
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‘A compulsive, didn’t-see-it-coming thriller’ ABIGAIL DEAN, international bestselling author of Girl A One twin vanished. One twin reappeared. *A Reader's Digest most anticipated book of the year* ‘A fantastic debut – unpredictable, tense and absorbing’ ROSE CARLYLE, #1 international bestselling author of The Girl in the Mirror ‘Dark and creepy . . . in the most compelling way. A proper page-turner’ KATY BRENT, bestselling author of How to Kill Men and Get Away with It * When Eden is rescued from the lake, her mother Lucy has a second chance. No one knows why the 14-year-old Eden almost drowned on her way home from school. But now she’s safe, Lucy can start being a good mother. The mother she should have always been, before the loss of Eden’s twin during the pregnancy consumed Lucy, all those years ago. But when Eden wakes up in hospital, she claims that Eden isn’t her name. That her name is Eli – the name Lucy had reserved for the unborn twin. Could it be that all this time, Lucy’s grief has been misplaced? Eden, it seems, is the twin who’s really disappeared . . . * ‘Peels back the layers of family life . . . Had me reading far too late into the night’ TAMMY COHEN, author of The Wedding Party ‘A major new voice in psychological thrillers’ MINDY MEJIA, bestselling author of Everything You Want Me to Be ‘A deep dive into the messy emotions of love and mourning . . . A great read’ HELEN FIELDS, international bestselling author of The Institution About the author Eleanor Barker-White is a family support worker at HMP Erlestoke, Wiltshire. She holds a Creative Writing MA from Bath Spa, and is working on a second novel based on her experience of working with families affected by crime and criminal justice. Her first novel, My Name Was Eden, was inspired by more personal experiences: after a long ordeal with IVF Eleanor conceived twins, but due to Vanishing Twin Syndrome only one of her children survived. She was surprised to go on to have another child naturally. She tweets @Penningprose. My Name Was Eden will be published by HarperNorth in the UK and William Morrow in the US in spring 2024.
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Sometimes it’s a simple as meeting the boy next door. Jenni lives alone with her cat Oscar – yes, she’s single but, after breaking up with her boyfriend, she’s more than content to be living alone. Sometimes she worries she might be playing things too safe, but she’s had enough of taking risks. Ben is a firefighter and, if he’s honest, he’s finding life hard. The arrival of a small tabby cat, who Ben decides to call Fred, helps him feel less isolated. But then, one day , Ben decides to take a chance. Wanting to reassure Fred’s owner he’s not stealing their cat, he attaches a note to the cat’s collar. As the two neighbours start corresponding via the cat, their notes to each other reveal the truths they are hiding from even their closest friends, and themselves. The Cat Share is a warm and joyous romantic comedy about two strangers in love with one very greedy cat, inspired by a true story, for fans of The Flat Share , You’ve Got Mail and Rescue Me.
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‘Thrilling, terrifying and fascinating’ – Tim Peake, British ESA astronaut They looked into darkness. The darkness looked back . . . An utterly gripping story of first contact on a hostile planet from Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning Children of Time . New for this edition: The short story ‘Sins of the Children’, the fascinating prequel to Shroud . An expedition to a distant star system discovers a pitch-black moon alive with radio activity. Its high-gravity, high-pressure, zero-oxygen environment is deadly to human life, but ripe for exploitation. They name the moon Shroud. But they never mean to go there . . . until a catastrophic accident forces Juna Ceelander and Mai Ste Etienne to crash-land on its inhospitable surface in a barely adequate escape vehicle. Alone, and fighting to survive, the two women embark on a gruelling journey in search of salvation. But Juna and Mai’s tenuous existence is threatened by Shroud’s extraordinary alien species. If they can escape, they’ll have to explain the impossible and translate the incredible . . . * * * Praise for Shroud 'Evokes an unrelatable extraterrestrial world . . . keeps you guessing throughout' – SFX , 5* Review ‘Clever, vivid and terrifying . . . No one has an imagination like Adrian Tchaikovsky’ – Jim Al-Khalili, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific ‘Crunchy, conceptual SF at its best’ – Richard Morgan, author of Altered Carbon ‘This is hard-edged science fiction that never loses its soul’ – Sue Burke, author of Semiosis ‘Makes Andy Weir’s vision of Mars in The Martian look like a Caribbean beach resort’ – The Fantasy Hive
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'A delightful tale, full of heart' - Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop Welcome to the Time Hop Coffee Shop, where wishes can come true . . . Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, the quintessential TV wife and mom. Now, fame has faded, her marriage is on the rocks, her teenage daughter has become distant, and Greta's once-glittering career feels like a distant memory. So when Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop, serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, Greta wakes in the idyllic, make-believe town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script. But can life ever be like a coffee commercial? And what will happen when Greta has to choose – between perfection and real life, with no turning back? 'The ultimate, magical feel-good read!' - Kate Storey, author of The Memory Library 'I was completely hooked by this warm, immersive story... Original, perceptive and supremely enjoyable'- Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
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**PREORDER NOW** 'Warm and engaging characters and a wildly brilliant story wittily told' Ann Cleeves 'Ali Dawson is a delight - a detective you'll want to spend more time with' JP Delaney Join Ali Dawson and her cold case team for another thrilling case. Ali Dawson is a police detective who leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel to the distant past to solve them. But Ali and the team haven't been allowed to time-travel ever since their technical expert, Jones, got stuck in Victorian London, never to be seen again. To distract herself from meaningless tasks, Ali decides to look into a present-day case - an apparent suicide of a young man who fell to his death from a high building. She believes the death is linked to a psychic medium called Barry Power, who convinced the boy he could fly. Ali goes to one of Power's shows where he claims to be in contact with Jones. When Ali notices that evening that her cat, Terry, has gone missing, she decides to go back in time just long enough to prevent Terry from escaping through his open cat flap. A dangerous plan which backfires, and she finds herself once more in Victorian London, where she meets Jones, as well as Power, and the darkly mysterious Cain Templeton with whom Ali has unfinished business from her previous visit to the past . . . 'Elly Griffiths has done it again. Warm, witty and outrageously believable. I loved it' Sarah Hilary 'Here's a paradox: a thriller that is full of zest and joy' Nicci French 'Ali Dawson could be the most fun time-travelling detective since Dirk Gently' Chris Brookmyre
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A NEW YORK TIMES Book Review Editors' Choice A VOGUE , VULTURE , ELLE , NEW YORKER and ECONOMIST Best Book of the Year A TIME Must-Read Book of 2024 'Filled with an exceptional cast of characters and written with a delicious acid-drop humour' i Paper , Best Paperbacks Out in 2025 'Help Wanted is like a great nineteenth-century novel about now, at once an effervescent workplace comedy and an exploration of the psychic toll exacted by the labour market' Elif Batuman, author of The Idiot ' Help Wanted held me from its first page. Waldman transmits, through narrative tension and beautifully rendered heartbreak, the exact way that capitalism turned on the very lives it was there to boost and instead corroded' Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of The Long Island Compromise 'Poignant, funny, stealthily ambitious' The New York Times 'Eliot-like... . It is simultaneously a joke, a homage, and a provocation for our unequal age. Help Wanted washes labour in a stately, almost Steinbeckian light, emphasizing its difficulty but also its dignity' New Yorker Tightly plotted, slyly caustic and often very funny' Daily Mail When the store manager at an upstate New York superstore announces he's leaving, the motley crew members of Team Movement take the news surprisingly well. Overworked and exhausted, they spend their early morning shifts scheming about their jobs and their futures. Now is their only chance to get their hated line manager Meredith promoted up and away from them. And then one of them can replace her - but who will it be?
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Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph Perfect for fans of Jessica Jones and True Blood, this is a blockbuster modern fantasy set in a divided world where one woman must uncover the truth to seek her revenge. Half-Fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan loves her life. Every night is a party and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion – also known as Crescent City – has to offer. But then a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, and brings Bryce's world crashing down. Two years later, Bryce still haunts the city's most notorious nightclubs – but seeking only oblivion now. Then the murderer attacks again. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer. As Bryce and Hunt fight to unravel the mystery, and their own dark pasts, the threads they tug ripple through the underbelly of the city, across warring continents, and down to the deepest levels of Hel, where things that have been sleeping for millennia are beginning to stir... With unforgettable characters and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom – and the power of love.
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LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION ‘A mighty achievement’ OCEAN VUONG ‘Beautiful, brilliant’ R. F. KUANG ‘Dazzling’ OBSERVER ‘Will shatter your heart’ GLAMOUR ‘Powerful’ SUNDAY TIMES An extraordinary story of the journey of one young family through love, loss and unwavering hope. There are the goodbyes and then the fishing out of the bodies – everything in between is speculation. One night, not long after the last American troops leave Vietnam, siblings Anh, Thanh and Minh flee their village and embark on a perilous journey in hope of a new life. Separated from their parents and fearing the worst they find themselves travelling alone in the world without a home to return to. After a twist of fate lands them in Thatcher’s Britain, they must somehow build new lives there. Will the love they have for each other be enough to keep them together? Wandering Souls is a stunning, life-affirming testament to the healing power of stories. A Time and Guardian book of the year Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2023 ‘Poignant and lyrical’ DAVID NICHOLLS ‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Beautiful… I loved every word’ PHILIPPA PERRY ‘A deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D ‘Tells one of the most important stories of our times’ LUCY CALDWELL ‘Special … Reading it is like watching a writer at work’ NEW YORK TIMES Reviews ‘I raced through it. Beautiful, brilliant, unflinching’ R. F. KUANG ‘This lean, affecting book packs a mighty punch and heralds a dazzling new talent’ OBSERVER ‘Powerful … a bold debut that breaks new ground’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A deeply humane and genre-defying work of love and uncompromising hope through a long-overdue portrayal of Vietnamese life in the UK’ OCEAN VUONG ‘A heartbreaking novel … a deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D MAGAZINE ‘A poignant saga with its grieving, beating heart firmly in the right place, and heralds the arrival of an ambitious and promising new talent’ GUARDIAN ‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Something special – a polyvocal novel, an essay on inherited trauma and a quiet metafiction about telling stories we don’t own’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Meticulously researched and beautifully imagined … deeply affecting’ TASH AW ‘As relevant now as it ever was. You won’t get through this without your heart breaking’ AnOther ‘Deeply moving and deeply generous … I cried reading it’ YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER ‘A searing, sweeping and intimate story of such heart and scope’ RACHEL LONG ‘Historical epic Wandering Souls … [offers] a very different take on the immigrant experience’ VOGUE ‘An enormously evocative portrait of dispossession’ FINANCIAL TIMES
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NOW A PRIME ORIGINAL SERIES Leviathan Wakes is the first book in the New York Times bestselling and Hugo-award winning Expanse series - over 7 million copies sold worldwide. 'Interplanetary adventure the way it ought to be' George R. R. Martin Humanity has colonised the solar system - Mars, the Moon, the Asteroid Belt and beyond - but the stars are still out of our reach. Jim Holden is an officer on an ice miner making runs from the rings of Saturn to the mining stations of the Belt. When he and his crew discover a derelict ship called the Scopuli , they suddenly find themselves in possession of a deadly secret. A secret that someone is willing to kill for, and on an unimaginable scale. War is coming to the system, unless Jim can find out who abandoned the ship and why. Detective Miller is looking for a girl. One girl in a system of billions, but her parents have money - and money talks. When the trail leads him to the Scopuli and Holden, they both realise this girl may hold the key to everything. Holden and Miller must thread the needle between the Earth government, the Outer Planet revolutionaries and secret corporations, and the odds are against them. But out in the Belt, the rules are different, and one small ship can change the fate of the universe. The Expanse is the biggest science fiction series of the last decade and is now a major TV series. Praise for the Expanse: 'The science fictional equivalent of A Song of Ice and Fire' NPR Books 'As close as you'll get to a Hollywood blockbuster in book form' io9.com 'Great characters, excellent dialogue, memorable fights' wired.com 'High adventure equalling the best space opera has to offer, cutting-edge technology and a group of unforgettable characters . . . Perhaps one of the best tales the genre has yet to produce' Library Journal 'This is the future the way it's supposed to be' Wall Street Journal 'Tense and thrilling' SciFiNow The Expanse series: Leviathan Wakes Caliban's War Abaddon's Gate Cibola Burn Nemesis Games Babylon's Ashes Persepolis Rising Tiamat's Wrath Leviathan Falls Memory's Legion: The Complete Expanse Story Collection
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‘Compelling' Marie Claire 'Immensely enjoyable' Observer 'Fascinating' Red One week into lockdown, the tenants of a Manhattan apartment building have begun to gather on the rooftop each evening and tell stories in this exciting new twist on the novel. With each passing night, more and more neighbours gather, bringing chairs and milk crates and overturned buckets. Gradually the tenants – some of whom have barely spoken to each other before now – become real neighbours. With each character secretly written by a different, major literary voice - from Margaret Atwood to John Grisham and Celeste Ng, Fourteen Days is a heart-warming ode to the power of storytelling and human connection. Includes writing from : Margaret Atwood, Sylvia Day, Emma Donoghue, Dave Eggers, Diana Gabaldon, Tess Gerritsen, John Grisham, Erica Jong, Celeste Ng, Tommy Orange, Doug Preston, R.L. Stine, Nafissa Thompson-Spires, Meg Wolitzer and many more. ‘A valuable reminder that stories can teach, console and perhaps even change their readers’ Financial Times
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If you’re a man of a certain age you’ll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop was no different when he turned the dreaded 4-0. But instead of spanking a load of cash on a car that would have made him look like a senior stylist at Vidal Sassoon, he stumbled onto a pathway that ultimately lead him to become one of the nation’s best loved comedians. It was a gamble, but boy, did it pay off. How Did All This Happen? is the story of how a boy who, growing up on a council estate dreaming of ousting Kenny Dalglish from Liverpool FC’s starting line-up, suddenly found himself on stage in front of thousands of people nationwide, at an age when he should have known better. In his own inimitable style, John guides us through his life from leaving the estate and travelling the globe on a shoe string, to marriage, kids and the split that led him to being on a stage complaining to strangers one night – the night that changed his life and started his journey to stardom. Wonderfully entertaining and packed with colourful reminiscences and comical anecdotes, this is a heart-warming, life-affirming and ultimately very, very funny memoir from one of the nation’s greatest comedians. Reviews ‘Extremely funny … told with heart-warming honesty’ Mail on Sunday ‘Unlikely – and very moving – life story… Extraordinary.’ Red Magazine ‘Satisfying, enjoyable, funny in moments, sad in the others. The funniest and most moving book I’ve read this year and I plan to give it to everyone I know this Christmas’ James Mullinger, GQ About the author John Bishop was born in Liverpool and grew up in Winsford and Runcorn, Cheshire. In 2006, approaching his 40th birthday, John left his job to pursue a career in comedy. Within three years he was playing to sell-out arenas and had released the fastest-selling debut DVD in history. Now a household name and one of the biggest stars in comedy, John has just completed his third nationwide arena tour. John lives with his wife and three sons in Cheshire and his hobbies include his dog Bilko and supporting Liverpool, but not always in that order.
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'Bolton's dazzling plot recalls Christie at her most inventive' - Sunday Times The billionaire's will promised them everything. But the money comes with a deadly price . . . Seven strangers receive a mysterious note that billionaire Logan Quick is leaving them his vast fortune. All they need to do is accept the enclosed Token and wait for his death. None of them know why they've been chosen, but all seven desperately need the money and the chance of a fresh start. When the group are forced to embark on a dangerous sea crossing, they discover they are connected by a dark secret from their past. As confusion turns to fear and trust to betrayal, the question is no longer who will claim the money - it's who will make it off the boat alive . . . The Token is the latest compelling thriller from Sharon Bolton, the bestselling author of The Pact and The Split . Readers love The Token: 'Kept me guessing until the very last moment' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Was up all night reading it (...) Definitely 5 stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A very clever and addictive read (...) it is very difficult to put the book down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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** NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX RELEASE STARRING EMILY BADER AND TOM BLYTH! ** ------ 'One of my favourite authors' Colleen Hoover, It Ends With Us 'A gorgeous romance' Beth O'Leary, The No-Show 'Loveable characters, hilarious wit and steamy sexual chemistry' Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop *Also known as You and Me on Vacation * ------ Two friends. Ten trips. Their last chance to fall in love... 12 YEARS AGO: Poppy and Alex meet. They hate each other, and are pretty confident they'll never speak again. 11 YEARS AGO: They're forced to share a ride home from college and by the end of it a friendship is formed. And a pact: every year, one vacation together. 10 YEARS AGO: Alex discovers his fear of flying on the way to Vancouver. Poppy holds his hand the whole way. 7 YEARS AGO: They get far too drunk and narrowly avoid getting matching tattoos in New Orleans. 2 YEARS AGO: It all goes wrong. THIS YEAR: Poppy asks Alex to join her on one last trip. A trip that will determine the rest of their lives. People We Meet on Vacation is a New York Times bestselling love story for fans of When Harry Met Sally, One Day and Casey McQuiston. Get ready to travel the world, snort with laughter and - most of all - lose your heart to Poppy and Alex. ------ 'Our generation's answer to Nora Ephron' Sophie Cousens, This Time Next Year 'So warm and funny' Paige Toon, The Minute I Saw You 'The hottest book of the summer - the pages simply sizzle!' Josie Silver, One Night on the Island 'Emily Henry is my newest automatic-buy author . . . a heartfelt, funny, tender escape that you wish could last forever' Jodi Picoult, Wish You Were Here 'A compulsively readable book full of sparkling wit, dazzling prose and a romance that grabbed me by the heart and wouldn't let me go' Abby Jiminez, Part of Your World 'Funny, and seriously sizzling' BEST 'If whipcrack banter and sexual tension is your catnip, you'll adore this book' Sally Thorne, The Hating Game 'What an absolute flipping triumph of a novel!!! I LOVED it ' Emma Cooper, It Was Always You Emily Henry, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024
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By the global bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, the third novel in his acclaimed Hawthorne and Horowitz series. The Russian mafia, a strange religious order and not one but two murders - stand by for a hugely enjoyable, twisty turny read. 'EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS' Sunday Times 'A homage to the Golden Age of mystery - it is pure delight' New York Times 'Witty, wry, clever, a fabulous detective story and perfect summer reading' Kate Mosse 'Funny, intriguing, thrilling and thought-provoking: a marvellous mystery' Adam Hamdy ‘An absolutely wonderful writer’ Richard Osman ______________ Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne and the writer Anthony Horowitz have been invited to a literary festival on the island of Alderney to talk about their new book . . . Very soon they discover that dark forces are at work. Alderney is in turmoil over a planned power line that will cut through it, desecrating a war cemetery and turning neighbour against neighbour. And the visiting authors seem to be harbouring any number of unpleasant secrets. When the festival's wealthy sponsor is found brutally murdered, Alderney goes into lockdown and Hawthorne knows he doesn't have to look too far for suspects. There's no escape. The killer is still on the island. And there's about to be a second death . . . ______________ Readers can't get enough of Hawthorne and Horowitz... ***** ' I loved this smartly written whodunit, but it's the characters of Hawthorne and Horowitz that have completely won me over.' ***** ' A Line to Kill was a very clever, suspenseful and compelling murder mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed ' ***** ' This is a worthy addition to this highly addictive series, and I can't wait to begin the next installment.' ***** ' Engaging, fun banter between Horowitz and Hawthorne, double deception, locked room mystery, multiple suspects that all have a motive, and someone with murder in their eyes.'
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Emily Brontë’s only novel and a gothic classic - a gripping story of obsession, revenge, and tragedy - now the feature film "Wuthering Heights" from Emerald Fennell, which captures the spirit of this epic love story and stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before. What unfolds is the tale of the intense love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrenders to the expectations of her class. As Heathcliff’s bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal are visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past. Artwork © 2025 WBEI
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Rory is waiting at the door of the pre-school – a painted picture of his mother Susan in his small hand. But Susan isn’t going to see the picture, because she has vanished. Susan Wheeler is a devoted mother. She would do anything for her three children. She drops them off and picks them up every single day. Until one day when Susan kisses them goodbye and then never comes to pick them up. Susan’s mother Mary is worried. Susan is recently divorced and has been finding things hard recently, but she loves her kids – she’d never leave them. Susan’s sister Clare is furious. It’s just like her to go missing. It’s not the first time, either. Susan has always been a troublemaker. Always seeking attention. She knows Susan has been lying to the family for years. And she knows that Susan has been sneaking out of her family home for weeks… As the hours turn into days, even Clare becomes fearful for Susan. And, when Mary discovers Susan’s diary, she begins to uncover a dark secret from her childhood. Something no one in the family knew. When the final diary entry leads the police to a man who is discovered dead in a local park, they’re left wondering whether Susan has vanished because she is a victim. Or because she is a suspect… An explosively compelling crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach – if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you’ll love Her Dark Heart . What readers are saying about Her Dark Heart : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Oh my!! This was such a great book that I just could not put it down!!... So suspenseful, dark and creepy good. So many twists and turns It just kept on like a roller coaster ride until the very end.’ Netgalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book blew me away!! ’ Crossroad Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What a book! Let me take a minute to catch my breath!... Fast-paced and easy to read, this is a thrilling, chilling tale . ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Another cracker from Carla Kovach! This series gets better and better... Yes, Carla Kovach has wowed with another fantastic story.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ This is a MUST read! I HIGHLY suggest that you read that you read all of the Gina Harte books!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Really quick to get into and fast paced… Another 5-star read for me . ’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! As always, Carls has done it again!... Nothing less than 5 stars from me! ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Engrossed from the first page… I read it in a day! ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another brilliant episode in this series . ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an exciting thriller! Definitely one of my favorite books of 2019! ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Why, oh why did it have to end? I love Gina, I love her team, I love all of the books in this series … Absolutely amazing read .’ Netgalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Between the plot, characters and all the twists in this book it made it an easy and fast read. ’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Excellent read . 5 Stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a fast-paced, enjoyable yet thrilling story that had me gripped to the last page .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Plenty of action, suspense, a great mix of characters and a final, shocking reveal that I didn’t see coming .’ Goodreads reviewer
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'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD Discover the thrilling spin-off to the bestselling Alex Cross series... now the inspiration for the original series CROSS on Prime Video starring Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. Detectives Alex Cross and John Sampson must divide and conquer when they’re sent to investigate two serious crimes. In Washington DC, John Sampson stands in a crater in the middle of a street and calls in the bomb squad for a suspected terrorist attack. In North Carolina, Alex Cross searches the apartment of a missing psychology grad student – his own son Damon. Has following in his famous father’s footsteps made Damon a target? From FBI headquarters to police stations, airplanes to murder scenes, the detectives track crimes committed hundreds of miles apart. It will take more than distance to weaken their unstoppable partnership. ----------------------------------------------- PRAISE FOR THE ALEX CROSS SERIES 'Alex Cross is a legend' HARLAN COBEN 'Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints' USA TODAY 'Behind all the noise and the numbers, we shouldn't forget that no one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades. The Alex Cross series proves it' LEE CHILD 'Alex Cross... only gets better and better' LISA SCOTTOLINE '[Alex Cross] has become one of the greatest fictional detectives of all time, a character for the ages' DOUGLAS PRESTON AND LINCOLN CHILD
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Underestimate this underdog at your peril . . . Buckle up for Underdogs, an adrenaline-fueled action-thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Spider Shepherd series . Perfect for fans of Lee Child and James Patterson. ‘He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real’ – Daily Mail ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A writer at the top of his game' – Sunday Express ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kickass action, high stakes and nail-biting excitement. Underdogs delivers on all with flying colors and then some' Best Thriller Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Once a fearless SAS hero, Andy 'Deadman' Bird now battles the harsh streets of London after a catastrophic mission stripped him of his hearing, career, home and marriage. His only solace is Tyson, his fiercely loyal and battle-tested dog. When fate thrusts them into the path of a chilling alleyway murder, Andy and Tyson become the next targets. Who are these relentless hunters, and what dangerous secrets are they willing to kill for? Desperate and cornered, Andy reaches out to his former brothers–in–arms – a team who owe him their very lives. But as they unravel a sinister web of organised crime and deadly political plots, who will be saving who this time? Praise for Stephen Leather ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs the reader by the throat’ – Daily Mail 'Wow! It’s SO good. I never thought anyone could equal Spider Shepherd but I was wrong!’ – Reader Review ‘Explosive’ – The Sun ' This book had me fully consumed from the first chapter, and I was really hooked, burning the midnight oil until I finished it' – Reader Review ‘Enthralling’ – Financial Times ' If you enjoy action packed thrillers, then this is one for you. It is full of good characters with a believable plot and a brilliant canine character in Tyson!' – Reader Review ‘A master of the thriller genre’ – Irish Times
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WHAT MAKES A MURDERER? Unraveling the Dark Psychology Behind Britain’s Most Notorious Killers From Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Duncan Harding SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2025 ' Grips you from the start like a bestselling novel then takes you on an extraordinary journey … Riveting ’ JOHN HUMPHRYS ' Incisive, informative and occasionally shocking, The Criminal Mind is an engrossing book ’ DR RICHARD SHEPHERD, bestselling author of Unnatural Causes ' A penetrating insight into the darkest corners of the human mind. The most moving, surprising and compelling book you’ll read this year ’ M.J. ARLIDGE, bestselling author of Eeny Meeny – A young girl burns down the family home A man doesn’t remember killing his wife A teenager’s visions and voices lead to murder One question binds these and many others from the casebook of Britain’s leading forensic psychiatrist: Why? What drives a person to commit seemingly inexplicable crimes? Dr Duncan Harding is the person the police and the courts turn to for answers – to establish a defendant’s mental state and motivation: their fitness to stand trial. It is a career that has brought him face to face with psychopaths, taken him to the limits of human compassion and to the darkest corners of his own troubled past. This then is a journey deep into the criminal mind . . . – PRAISE FOR THE CRIMINAL MIND ' Not just another forensic psychiatrist’s casebook. . . . a moving account of how Harding became a child and adolescent forensic psychiatrist, caring for mentally disordered child and adolescent offenders ' KEITH RIX professor of medical jurisprudence and forensic psychiatrist ‘ Superbly written, as tense as a thriller, this is a book that will make you miss the bus so gripping are these cases ’ Daily Mail ‘ Harding’s riveting memoir is often very moving … it left me with a powerful respect for all the people in the health and justice systems who put their lives on the line to keep us safe ’ MAIL ON SUNDAY ‘ A combination of medical coming-of-age tale and true crime that is particularly gripping … Harding writes with empathy and insight … each patient a mystery to unpick ’ IRISH INDEPENDENT ‘ A fantastic read … a very accessible window into the darker recesses of human behaviour … hard to put down ’ JUDGE DAVID WILLIAMS ‘ Not just another forensic psychiatrist’s casebook, but a moving account of how Duncan Harding became forensic psychiatrist ’ KEITH RIX, PROFESSOR IN FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY
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My best friend's sister is about to marry the wrong guy, and I'm the only one who sees it. Lainey Morris deserves better than a man who doesn't appreciate everything she is. She's brilliant, stubborn, and so deep in her research books she doesn't see what's right in front of her. Someone needs to talk sense into her before she walks down the aisle in six months. That someone is me. When Lainey needs a place to stay in Cleveland for a four-month research project, I offer her my house. I'm on the road most of the time anyway, and it's the perfect opportunity to make my case. Show her she's rushing into something she'll regret. Convince her to slow down, focus on herself, and for the love of God, call off this wedding. It's a solid plan. Logical. Foolproof. Until I'm home more than expected, and suddenly we're sharing space. Sharing late-night conversations and inside jokes. She challenges me, frustrates me, and makes me laugh harder than anyone I know. And somewhere between trying to save her from a bad decision and actually getting to know her, everything shifts. Because the problem isn't that she's marrying the wrong guy. It's that she should be marrying me. But I'm her brother's best friend. She's already wearing someone else's ring. And I have no idea how to tell her I've fallen in love with her without blowing up both our lives. _____________ Tropes: Pro Hockey Romance Forced Proximity Brother’s Best Friend Unrequited Love Found Family Stop the Wedding _____________ Wanting the Winger is the second book in the Love on the Line series: all books are interconnected standalones about a team of professional hockey players and the women they fall hard for. The books don’t need to be read in order, but future characters appear in each book.
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An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13 , the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels . . . Beautiful book, beautiful words. Chloe Walsh you're my home' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐......................... Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch . The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive?......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!
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'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The fifth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. This is Eloise's story . . . ________________________________________ My dear Miss Bridgerton, We have been corresponding now for quite some time, and although we have never formally met, I feel as if I know you. I am writing to invite you to visit me here at Romney Hall. It is my hope that after a suitable period of time, we might decide that we will suit, and you will consent to be my wife. Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn't marry a man she had never met! But before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn't. Her perfect husband wouldn't be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away. Could this imperfect man be perfect for her? Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . ' Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines ' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist . I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly 'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine 'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March 'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist ' A romance readers will not want to put down . . . Hooray Julia! ' Romance Reviews Today 'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times 'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss 'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers 'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight , where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After 'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews
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Discover the gloriously inventive and funny fantasy novel from bestselling author Terry Pratchett, the first book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels. 'This is one of Pratchett's best books . Hilarious and highly recommended' The Times ‘Possibly the funniest book ever written’ 5-star reader review 'Noble dragons don't have friends. The nearest they can get to the idea is an enemy who is still alive.' The city of Ankh-Morpork is in turmoil, its citizens revolting. Again. A shadowy secret brotherhood has summoned a dragon to spread terror throughout the city, intent on overthrowing the Patrician and ruling in his place. Too bad the dragon has ideas of its own... It's up to Captain Sam Vimes and the ramshackle Night Watch to stop it. Only problem is, the Watch are more used to dealing with mobs than dragons. And if they can't bring down this fire-breathing tyrant and reinstate their own, slightly less dangerous one, Ankh-Morpork might be lost. For ever... Guards! Guards! is the first book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. Praise for the Discworld series: '[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction' Mail on Sunday ‘Pratchett is a master storyteller ’ Guardian 'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George R.R. Martin 'One of those rare writers who appeals to everyone ’ Daily Express ‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Ben Aaronovitch ‘ Masterful and brilliant ’ Fantasy & Science Fiction ‘Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own… he is a satirist of enormous talent... incredibly funny... compulsively readable' The Times ‘The best humorous English author since P.G. Wodehouse' The Sunday Telegraph ‘Nothing short of magical ’ Chicago Tribune 'Consistently funny , consistently clever and consistently surprising in its twists and turns' SFX ‘[Discworld is] compulsively readable, fantastically inventive , surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world… There's never been anything quite like it ’ Evening Standard
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'This is going to be one of the biggest romcoms next year... an absolute beauty' Lindsey Kelk For fans of Notting Hill and The Idea of You. Once is chance. Twice is fate. Sage Collins was a data analyst until she decided to follow her dreams. Now, she's a bestselling author with a second book to write. On a flight to Comic Con, she is distracted from her laptop by Theo Sharpe. To Sage, he is the infuriatingly charming British guy who won't stop talking. To everyone else, he's the newly world-famous breakout actor. When the paparazzi mistake her for his girlfriend, Theo's fans make it clear they're not happy. Desperate to escape the backlash and overcome her writer's block (and her crush), Sage flees to the Isle of Skye. Except, when she arrives, she finds it's much harder to pretend someone doesn't exist when they are standing right in front of you. The odds of bumping into Theo on the other side of the world were slim, but the odds of falling in love? That might just be Sage's biggest miscalculation yet. Kate Dramis is the Sunday Times bestselling fantasy author, this is her debut romance novel. If you love... Famous guy meets normal girl Opposites attract Slow burn Close proximity... you'll love this! Readers love The Odds of You... 'A gorgeous novel of real depth' 'I loved every minute of it from beginning to end' 'The dynamic between Theo and Sage is electric' 'A fantastic holiday read either on the beach or around the festive season'
