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The gripping new standalone psychological thriller and instant Sunday Times bestseller! 'Wow! Lies He Told Me is a roller coaster from start to finish! I was hooked from the first page, and the final twist blew me away! This is a thriller you won't want to miss!' FREIDA McFADDEN, #1 bestselling author of The Housemaid __________________ An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life – and it might cost them all their lives. Everyone in the small town of Hemingway Grove knows David and Marcie Bowers. David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law. When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he’s celebrated as a hero and his daring actions are broadcast on every news outlet. For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline. For David Bowers, it’s a death sentence. For Marcie Bowers, it’s a test. A wife knows the difference between a loving family man and a cold-blooded assassin, right? __________________ PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'The master storyteller of our times' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL James Patterson, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
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Romania Monroe has always dreamed of finding the kind of love that can weather anything—the kind she's seen her whole life in her dad's motorcycle club. But being "one of the guys" makes it hard to imagine love coming her way. She'd rather throw punches, ride her bike, or fix engines in the Hawks' mechanic shop than worry about being pretty. So when she's kidnapped for her looks, she's kind of nonplussed. Her captors don't realise they've taken more than they can handle—or that her family and their new allies, the Diamond MC in America, will stop at nothing to protect her. And in the middle of it all, Romania just might discover the love she's been waiting for.
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Wives think their husbands will change, but they don’t. Husbands think their wives won’t change, but they do . . . 'I was consumed by this book, it's her best ever, a work of genius' – Lisa Jewell The million-copy bestselling author of His and Hers , Alice Feeney, returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage . . . and revenge. * * * Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life. Grady calls his wife as she’s driving home to share some exciting news. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by a cliff edge, the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there . . . but his wife has disappeared. A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible: a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife. * * * ‘Her best book yet’ – Harlan Coben, author of Fool Me Once 'Brilliant and chilling, with an inspired setting, characters that jump off the page and twists to give you whiplash. I loved every word' – Claire Douglas , author of The Couple at No 9 ‘Magnetic and jaw-dropping’ – Mary Kubica , bestselling author of Local Woman Missing ‘Unforgettable’ – Chris Whitaker , bestselling author of We Begin at the End 'A masterpiece, a riveting read, immaculately written' – Janice Hallett, author of The Twyford Code
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After his time serving as a Marine, Jake moved to Summer Lake to start the next chapter of his life. He loves the small town. He loves living close to his dad, and he's just opened his own business as a mechanic. In that respect, everything is going according to plan. What he didn't plan for was meeting Savannah. She seems to be his perfect girl. She’s a pretty blonde, who drives a Chevy Camaro - that she restored herself. Jake seems to be Savannah's ideal guy, too. But her life is less than ideal when they meet. They'll have to put her past behind them before they can have a future together. Summer Lake Seasons series is sweet n steamy, small town romance with a focus on fun, friendships and happily ever afters. It follows a group of friends in a small lakeside town in the California hills. Take These Broken Wings - Angel and Luke Too Much Love to Hide - Mara and Zack Sunshine Over Snow - Logan and Roxy Chase the Blues Away - Ivan and Abbie Forever Takes a While - Colt and Cassie Tell the Stars to Shine - Austin and Amber Please Don't Say Goodbye - Donovan and Elle The Only Way to Fall – Jake and Savannah Coming Next What’s a Guy to do? – Tiffany and Brayden Summer Lake Series In the original Summer Lake Series each book can be read as a standalone – no cliff hangers here! Each book contains one couple's story. Love Like You've Never Been Hurt - Emma and Jack Work Like You Don't Need the Money - Pete and Holly Dance Like Nobody's Watching - Missy and Dan Fly Like You've Never Been Grounded - Smoke and Laura Laugh Like You've Never Cried - Michael and Megan Sing Like Nobody's Listening - Kenzie and Chase Smile Like You Mean It - Gabe and Renée The Wedding Dance - Missy and Dan's Wedding Chasing Tomorrow - Ben's backstory with Charlotte Dream Like Nothing's Impossible - April and Eddie Ride Like You've Never Fallen - Nate and Lily Live Like There's No Tomorrow - Ben's story The Wedding Flight – Smoke and Laura’s Wedding Summer Lake Silver is a new series featuring couple in their fifties and older. Just because a few decades—or more—have skipped by since you were in your twenties it doesn’t mean you can’t find love, does it? Summer Lake Silver stories find happily ever afters for those who remember being thirty-something—vaguely. Marianne and Clay in Like Some Old Country Song Seymour and Chris in A Dream Too Far Ted and Audrey in A Little Rain Must Fall Diego and Izzy in Where the Rainbow Ends Silhouettes Shadows and Sunsets – Manny and Nina More Than Sometimes – Cal and Teresa Like a Soft Sweet Breeze - Russ and Alexandria When Words Are Not Enough – Adam and Evelyn Can’t Fight the Moonlight – Dalton and Taryn Meet Me Where the Stars Fall – Lucky and Dee Walking on Sunshine - Damon and Jo Life Should Be Beautiful – Davin and Alexis When Morning Comes Around – Dominic and Sadie
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**WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025** 'A masterpiece, told with virtuosic economy… Pure brilliance from the first to the (devastating) last sentence’ India Knight 'Brilliance on every page' Samantha Harvey 'Spare, visceral, urgent, compelling. This book doesn't f**k around' Gary Stevenson ‘ So brilliant and wise on chance, love, sex, money' David Nicholls Through chance, luck and choice, one man’s life takes him from a modest apartment in Hungary to the elite society of London – in this captivating new novel about the forces that make and break our lives Fifteen-year-old István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. New to the town and shy, he is unfamiliar with the social rituals at school and soon becomes isolated, with his neighbour – a married woman close to his mother’s age – as his only companion. As these encounters shift into a clandestine relationship, István’s life spirals out of control. Years later, rising through the ranks from the army to the elite circles of London's super-rich, he navigates the twenty-first century's tides of money and power. Torn between love, intimacy, status, and wealth, his newfound riches threaten to undo him completely. ‘How do I get out of a reading slump? This is the book to do that’ Rhianna Dhillon, BBC Radio 4 'A revelatory novel' Sunday Times 'So much searing insight into the way we live now' Observer ‘Refreshing, illuminating and true’ Financial Times 'Compelling and elegant, merciless and poignant' Tessa Hadley 'One of the year’s best novels to date' Daily Mail ‘Utterly engrossing and I read it all in a day’ 5* reader review ‘I was hooked and tried to read this book with any spare moment that I had' 5* reader review A ‘Best Book of 2025’ in the Guardian , Observer , Financial Times , Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail
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*Now a major TV series starring Sarah Snook* 'Andrea Mara is a star' Lee Child 'Grips from the first page and keeps upping the stakes.' Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium ONE MISSING BOY. Marissa Irvine arrives at 14 Tudor Grove, expecting to pick up her young son Milo from his first playdate with a boy at his new school. But the woman who answers the door isn't a mother she recognises. She isn't the nanny. She doesn't have Milo. And so begins every parent's worst nightmare. FOUR GUILTY WOMEN. As news of the disappearance filters through the quiet Dublin suburb and an unexpected suspect is named, whispers start to spread about the women most closely connected to the shocking event. Because only one of them may have taken Milo - but they could all be blamed . . . IN A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS, WHO IS REALLY AT FAULT? Everyone is talking about Andrea Mara: 'Mara lays out the pieces of the puzzle with diabolical wit, some good suspense and an unexpected note of sentimentality.' New York Times 'Andrea Mara is masterful.' Patricia Cornwell 'A tense, terrifying, guessing game.' Chris Whitaker 'Andrea Mara is the Queen of Cliffhangers' John Marrs 'An absolute pageturner!' Shari Lapena 'WOW WOW WOW! I have not read a book this thrilling in ages' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'So many twists and turns, and what a shock at the end' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'This is one of the best thriller books I have read this year' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'You must read this book' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'The final chapter is the perfect payoff' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'A great twisty read that kept me on the edge of my seat' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now!
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'If there is a more iconic character in modern fiction than Jack Reacher, I'd like to meet them.' DAILY MIRROR THE 2025 JACK REACHER THRILLER Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. First – a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can’t deal with. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks his pocket. There's no problem. Nothing is missing. Second – a store to buy a coat. Nothing fancy. Something he can ditch when he heads to warmer climes. Large enough to fit a man the size of a bank vault. As he pulls out his cash, he finds something new in his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help. Third – wherever this bend in the road takes him. Impressed by the guy's technique and intrigued by the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more . . . DON’T MISS THE 30TH JACK REACHER ADVENTURE – AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. We all need Jack Reacher – a righteous avenger for our troubled times. 'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON 'It's no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone's favourite rebel hero .' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'These books are absolutely addictive . When you pick them up you can't put them down.' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN
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A Sunday Times bestseller and the Waterstones Thriller of the Month - the must-read mystery everyone’s talking about this Christmas, from the creator of Broadchurch ‘ A masterclass whodunnit ’ Gillian McAllister ‘ Everything I love in a crime novel’ Jennie Godfrey ‘ As unputdownable as you'd expect from the writer of Broadchurch ’ Jenny Colgan -- The body is found abandoned on the A35 in Dorset – tied to a chair, stag antlers on his head. It's Jim Tiernan, landlord of Fleetcombe’s The White Hart pub – and now a murder victim. Newly arrived DS Nicola Bridge has her work cut out. Fleetcombe is a picture-postcard village. Murder is the last thing on anyone’s mind. Except that here Nicola finds whispers, rumours, resentments and lie after lie. Because the smaller the village, the darker its hidden secrets . . . -- More praise for Death at The White Hart: ‘Layered, human, suspenseful and surprising - this guy knows how to tell a story, that's for sure’ Lee Child ‘I loved it. A murder mystery that feels like it’s set right now, packed with vivid characters and a detective I adored – and I didn’t guess who did it. A wonderful book’ Russell T Davies ‘Snappy dialogue, confident. Turns expectations of village life on their head’ Joan Smith, Sunday Times ‘Literally unputdownable. SO pacy and delicious…Just a huge treat to read ’ Marian Keyes
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Bella is living her best life in Wynbridge, with her beloved Spaniel, Tink. She’s found a way to keep the house she inherited from her grandparents while expanding her dream business – Away With the Fairies – and she’s ecstatic that Christmas is on the horizon! In fact, everything is perfect until family friend, Catherine Connelly asks Bella if she’d be willing to rent part of the house to freelance author, Jude who is researching the history of the Connelly Clan and Wynthorpe Hall ahead of turning his findings into a book. The plan had been for Jude to stay at the hall, but he can’t cope with the chaos and Bella reluctantly agrees to open her door to him. Initially, the pair clash but then friendlier feelings begin to grow and Bella finds herself wondering if Jude could become more than just another guest before it’s time for him to leave. That is, until he announces he has no time for Christmas! With her favourite time of the year suddenly in jeopardy, will Bella ever feel like she’s home for Christmas?
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Robert Langdon is back in the long-awaited new race-against-time thriller from the global bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons . Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, leaving behind echoes of everything that has gone before. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine. Against a backdrop of vast castles, towering churches, graveyards buried twelve deep and labyrinthine underground passages, Langdon must navigate a shadow city hiding in plain sight, a city which has successfully kept its secrets for centuries and will not readily deliver them. This is a battlefield unlike any he has previously experienced, one on which he must fight not for his only life, but for the future of humanity itself. The Secret Of Secrets is Dan Brown’s first novel for over eight years and sees the stunning return of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, this time pitting his wits against a conspiracy which will test even his considerable brainpower and take him to the edge of losing all that he holds dear… Praise for Dan Brown: ‘Dan Brown is my must-read’ Harlan Coben ‘Exceedingly clever’ The Washington Post ‘A master of smart thrills’ People Magazine ‘Impossible to put down’ The New York Times ‘Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger’ Wall Street Journal ‘For anyone who wants more brain-food than thrillers normally provide’ Sunday Times ‘Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country.’ Nelson DeMille
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Get ready to be totally gripped by the suspense-packed and atmospheric new 2025 thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train. *****'Blew me away. I want to read it again IMMEDIATELY . ' 5-STAR Reader Review***** For twelve hours each day, the Scottish island of Eris is cut off from the mainland. No way in. No way out. The island's only house is home to Grace - content in her own isolation, guarding the island's past. But when a shocking discovery is made in an art gallery in London, Grace receives an unexpected visitor. And the secrets of Eris threaten to emerge. Suddenly, this is a very dangerous time to be alone . . . **INCLUDES A BONUS SHORT STORY FROM THE AUTHOR** Readers are OBSESSED with The Blue Hour ! 'I soaked up EVERY BIT of this book, savoured every word . . . Brilliant!' 5-STAR Reader Review 'An irresistible, GRIPPING story that I was completely immersed in from page one.' 5-STAR Reader Review ‘Intensely dark, with a brilliant ending. I absolutely LOVED it!’ 5-STAR READER REVIEW 'Gorgeous and chilling .' SHARI LAPENA, bestselling author of She Didn't See it Coming ‘Unnervingly unputdownable .’ Independent ' The best Paula Hawkins yet - by a tense and haunting mile' LEE CHILD, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series ' Extremely hard to put down ' MICK HERRON, bestselling author of Slow Horses 'A twisty, dark thriller , this is Paula Hawkins' best book since The Girl on the Train ' RED 'Unforgiving and irresistible' VAL McDERMID, bestselling author of the detective Karen Pirie series 'REALLY good. Highly recommended! ’ MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake **WINNER of Good Housekeeping UK's GH GOOD BOOKS Collection** The Girl on the Train , global No.1 bestseller, The Bookseller Feb 2024 Paula Hawkins, Sunday Times bestseller, September 2025 [Cover may vary]
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Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry is now streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. 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… Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! 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
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*** A FESTIVE TREAT FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *** 'An absolute joy. Like all of Milly's books it's packed with heart and humour and characters you fall in love with. I didn't want it to end' Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Queen Bee It’s nearly Christmas and it’s snowing, hard. Deep in the Yorkshire Moors nestles a tiny hamlet, with a pub at its heart. As the snow falls, the inn will become an unexpected haven for six people forced to seek shelter there… Mary has been trying to get her boss Jack to notice her for four years, but he can only see the efficient PA she is at work. Will being holed up with him finally give her the chance she has been waiting for? Bridge and Luke were meeting for five minutes to set their divorce in motion. But will getting trapped with each other reignite too many fond memories – and love? Charlie and Robin were on their way to a luxury hotel in Scotland for a very special Christmas. But will the inn give them everything they were hoping to find – and much more besides? A story of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, of pushing limits and acceptance, of friendship, love, laughter, mince pies and the magic of Christmas. Gorgeous, warm and full of heartfelt emotion, I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day is the perfect read this winter! Praise for I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day : 'Packed with her trademark warmth and wit, it’s the perfect holiday read’ heat 'Pure escapism' Woman & Home 'The perfect Christmas read!' My Weekly ‘Perfect escapism, love, laughter, snow, oodles of festive fun' Debbie Johnson, author of Maybe One Day ‘A new Milly Johnson novel – a festive one at that – is always welcome’ Woman ‘Heart-warming’ Choice ‘Guaranteed to put you in the Christmas mood’ Woman & Home , Christmas Gift Guide ‘For anyone in need of a lift, Milly Johnson’s feel-good read could be just the tonic’ Yours Fiction Monthly 'The feel good treat of the year' UnderTheChristmasTree, Best Christmas Books
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***Pre-order ESCAPE TO THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, the hilarious new second-chance rom-com from Carrie Walker, now!*** When your life goes off-piste how do you climb back up the mountain? Holly Roberts is well-known among family and friends for despising the cold, so no one is more surprised than her when she agrees to pack her bags and move to the Swiss Alps. But after getting her heart broken, spending the winter season working as a sous-chef for wealthy twins Genevieve and gorgeous Luca, is exactly what the doctor ordered. Verbier is home to millionaires and Holly has never felt more out of place in the snow-capped wooden chalet. Thankfully new friends, chalet girl Liv and chef Xavier are there to be her guide in this new world of après-ski and fondue, and to teach her how to get off chair lifts! And then there is Luca... rich, handsome, kind but what is the catch? She just wanted to escape her problems but could she get her Happily Ever After? A SWEET and FUNNY romantic comedy for readers of Lindsey Kelk and Mandy Baggot. *** Readers love Escape to the Swiss Chalet! 'Carrie Walker will whisk you away with this fabulous destination romcom… A sparkling debut – I couldn't put it down.' Sandy Barker 'Fabulously heart-warming and witty... what a debut! It made me yearn to fly off to breathe in the mountain air and, for any foodie who also enjoys the odd glass of wine, you will wish you could make a reservation. Utterly delightful!' Lucy Coleman 'Oh wow!! this book blew me away!! it has it all! laughs and tears and excitement and sadness and fun!! what a great time! thank you so much to netgalley for letting me read this one early!!' lindsey.readsbooks, 5 stars 'What a treat! An exciting new voice you won't want to miss. Cosy, festive and hilarious!' Kate Forster 'The COZIEST story setting at a dreamy ski chalet! makes me reallyyy want snow and a hot cocoa!' @niks.bookshelf, 4 stars 'Super fun, light-hearted, and delightful read to get into a winter-y mood.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars 'Glistening, festive romance. The story is a magical blend of wine, goodwill and opportunity. I loved reading this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Got me hooked!… kept me guessing… loved basically everything about this book, I suggest reading with a good glass of wine and a range of cheeses!!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
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Is a fake boyfriend really just for Christmas? One fake romance. One magical Christmas. One chance to fall in love. Laura was all set for a quiet solo Christmas – just her, a bottle of wine, and flat-sitting for a stranger. But when the stranger’s parents mistake her for his mystery girlfriend, she’s swept off to the snowy Scottish Highlands with Callum and his whole family. Between the cosy sleeper train, charming pubs and breathtaking views, this could be the no-strings-attached Christmas of Laura’s dreams. But stranger Callum is hot, hilarious and their ‘fake’ chemistry is off the charts. So is this just a Christmas fling? Or the start of something more? 'Pure holiday magic, it's not Christmas without Kelk' Julie Soto 'A absolute knockout, full of belly laughs and sizzling chemistry. CHRISTMAS FLING is insanely addictive and delivers on every level – her best yet!' Rosie Walsh 'When it comes to fabulously funny romcoms, Lindsey Kelk is the gift that keeps on giving! A festive treat of a book, I loved it!' Alexandra Potter 'The perfect book this holiday season' Kate Goldbeck 'Her absolute best – rip roaringly funny, taking us on an adventure with a bonus dose of holiday magic' Ali Rosen 'Hilarious, heart-warming and addictive' Woman & Home Reviews Praise for Lindsey Kelk's rom-coms: 'I'll read anything Lindsey writes' EMILY HENRY 'So funny, so charming, so romantic' BETH O'LEARY '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' LUCY VINE '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 About the author Lindsey Kelk is a Sunday Times bestselling author, podcaster and internet oversharer. Born and brought up in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, she worked in London as a children's editor before writing her first book, I Heart New York, and moving to Brooklyn. Lindsey's novels include the I Heart series, The Christmas Wish and Love Story, as well as her YA fantasy debut, The Bell Witches She lives in Los Angeles with her husband. You can follow Lindsey on Facebook, X or Instagram @LindseyKelk, and sign up for her newsletter at www.LindseyKelk.com.
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'Who can resist a smart, resourceful and independent Regency heroine? Prepare to fall head over heels' Good Housekeeping 1812 London Up-and-coming novelist Jane Austen joins forces with London's most esteemed investigative duo – the infamous Dora Fitz-Pennington and disgraced son of a Viscount, Jacob Sandys – to solve the brutal murder of a French count and his opera singer wife. The killer took his own life immediately after the crime – but who sent him and why? As they find themselves swept up in London's shadowy underworld, can Dora and Jacob uncover the truth without jeopardising national security, and with the promises they made to each other still intact? And will their unique love story end up in the pages of one of Austen’s novels? 'One of the best historical mysteries of the year. I loved it!' Vanessa Kelly, bestselling author of The Emma Knightley Mysteries 'A rip-roaring, helter-skelter adventure careening breathlessly through Regency society … an uproarious delight' Historical Novel Society Readers adore The Austen Intrigue: 'Golding’s deft touch and clear affection for Austen’s voice make this a genuinely clever, witty piece of historical fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This series has just been such a delight to read … I'll be clamoring for the next book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Golding’s prose has just the right amount of Austen charm … The dialogue sparkles, the setting feels spot-on … I didn’t want to put it down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A delightful, gripping and intense mystery that I absolutely loved' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect cozy mystery to curl up with on a rainy Sunday afternoon. It’s charming, clever, and just twisty enough to keep you turning the pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A clever and engaging historical mystery that keeps readers guessing. I thought this was so quaint and cosy. I loved this!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully entertaining just like every book in this series has been! Such great characters and wonderful writing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for children and young adults. She also wrote the Jane Austen Investigates detective series for Young Adults which has been optioned by an LA based production company for a possible TV series, and runs a podcast called What would Jane do? where she and her podcast partner, Katy Macfarlane, a Regency re-enactor, look at social issues with a Jane Austen lens.
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The First Jesse Stone Mystery After a busted marriage kicks his drinking problems into overdrive and the LAPD unceremoniously dump him, 35-year-old Jesse Stone's future looks bleak. So he's shocked when a small Massachusetts town called Paradise hires him as their police chief. Once on board he doesn't have to look for trouble in Paradise - it comes to him. For what is on the surface a quiet New England community quickly proves to be a crucible of political and moral corruption - replete with triple homicide, tight Boston mob ties, flamboyantly errant spouses, maddened militiamen and a psychopath-about-town who has fixed his violent sights on the new lawman. He finds he must test his mettle and powers of command to emerge a local hero - or the deadest of dupes. 'as richly novelistic as anything Parker has ever written...light, shade, texture, and complexity' Richard Dyer, The Boston Globe 'The spare style of Parker's third-person narrative cleans the air' Marilyn Stasio, New York Times 'A novel as fresh as it is bold... Stone is a complex and consistently interesting new protagonist' Newsday 'Parker has always been a master of razor-sharp and witty dialogue, hard-driving suspense and memorable characterization. His Jesse Stone series promises to match if not excel the Spenser novels. Night Passage is a stunning debut.' Houston Chronicle
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**The unmissable new mystery in the bestselling, record-breaking Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman** ----- Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan? It’s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favourite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets a wedding guest who fears for their life, the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. A villain wants access to an uncrackable code and will stop at nothing to get it. Plunged back into their most explosive investigation yet, can the gang solve the puzzle and a murder in time? ----- Praise for Richard Osman and the Thursday Murder Club series ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Funny, clever, compelling’ HARLAN COBEN ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA 'The thing that shines through in Osman’s writing is that he really likes people and revels in all their foibles and eccentricities . . . a delightful read' OBSERVER ‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER
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KAREN PIRIE RETURNS. A MASTERFUL THRILLER BY THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER VAL MCDERMID THE HEART-POUNDING NEW NOVEL IN THE KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR ITV SERIES STARRING LAUREN LYLE __________ 'Another jewel in Val McDermid's crown' MICK HERRON 'A must-read for anyone who enjoys top-knotch crime fiction' YOURS 'A chilling, twisting triumph. Past Lying is a classic mystery' CHRIS WHITAKER Edinburgh, haunted by the ghosts of its many writers, is also the cold case beat of DCI Karen Pirie. So she shouldn't be surprised when an author's manuscript appears to be a blueprint for an actual crime. Karen can't ignore the plot's chilling similarities to the unsolved case of an Edinburgh University student who vanished from her own doorstep. The manuscript seems to be the key to unlocking what happened to Lara Hardie, but there's a problem: the author died before he finished it. As Karen digs deeper, she uncovers a spiralling game of betrayal and revenge, where lies are indistinguishable from the truth and with more than one unexpected twist . . . The Queen of Crime Val McDermid is at the top of her game in her most gripping and fiendishly clever case yet. Praise for Val McDermid ' McDermid is at her considerable best' GUARDIAN 'Irresistible' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'A brilliant novel by a supremo of the genre' PETER JAMES 'Outstanding' SPECTATOR 'Another masterpiece' DAVID BALDACCI 'Sensational. One of Britain's most accomplished writers' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Wickedly entertaining' DAILY MAIL
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Another Man’s Poison is the fifth mystery novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope, Shetland and Two Rivers crime series. Molly Palmer-Jones arrives at her aunt Ursula’s house one morning, only to find her body slumped lifeless on the sofa . . . Ursula Ottway’s beautiful cottage is wanted by her landlord, politician Marcus Grenville, so he can convert it into a holiday residence. So when Ursula discovers that the illegal use of poisoned bait on Grenville’s land has killed not only a rare bird of prey but also her two beloved cats, she storms to his house and threatens revenge. The next morning Molly Palmer-Jones is shocked and saddened to find Ursula’s body, dead in her own home. Molly and her husband George decide to piece together a picture of Ursula’s last days. And it soon becomes clear that, for many people on the estate, hers was a very convenient death. The Palmer-Joneses embark on a murder investigation, but even their professional expertise doesn’t prepare them for what is to follow. A lifetime’s-worth of secrets must surface before a killer can finally be brought to justice . . . Another Man's Poison is the fifth mystery in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series, following A Prey To Murder . It is followed by Sea Fever .
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THE ELECTRIFYING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER HEAVENLY BODIES 'The Heavenly Bodies series officially has me in a chokehold' Thea Guanzon, The Hurricane Wars 'It wouldn't be a surprise if this follows in the hallowed halls of Sarah J Maas' iNews 'A deeply romantic quest beyond death... impossible to put down' Shalini Abeysekara, This Monster of Mine ******************************************************************************** Never make a bargain with a god. Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death and her enemy has vanished, taking her love’s only connection to the waking world with him. But there is a darker force at play, one that even Ariete, King of the Stars, is afraid of. On the run with enemies at every turn, Elara must enlist friends, old and new, and learn to control her almighty powers if she has any hope of saving her soulmate. Whatever happens, there is one thing she is certain of: STARS WILL FALL. ******************************************************************************** TROPES: *Fated Mates* *Betrayal* *Found Family* *Revenge Quest* *Pirate Adventures and Mermaid Mysteries* *Touch-her-and-I’ll-kill-you* JOIN THE OBSESSION: 'One of my ALL TIME FAVOURITE romantasies - ever. Infinity stars' ***** 'Hands down my favourite fantasy series. It has everything you would want in a fantasy romance' ***** ‘Stunning, heartbreaking, EPIC. I implore you to pick this up.’ ***** ‘This is going into my book favourites of all time alongside Throne of Glass , ACOTAR and Six of Crows .’ ***** ‘Imani has done it again - she has ripped my heart and soul into a million pieces with this book.’ ‘MY HEAD IS SPINNING THAT PLOT TWIST’ ***** ‘This is a god tier series’ ***** OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES: HEAVENLY BODIES
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A completely heartwarming novel about the power of books and connection between generations, perfect for fans of The Lost Bookshop . FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CAT AND THE CITY , A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell , on The Cat and the City ‘Every book worm would love this’ Glamour ‘A love letter to Japanese culture’ Country & Town House Flo is sick of Tokyo. Suffering from a crisis in confidence, she is stuck in a rut, her translation work has dried up and she's in a relationship that's run its course. That's until she stumbles upon a mysterious book left by a fellow passenger on the Tokyo Subway. From the very first page, Flo is transformed and immediately feels compelled to translate this forgotten novel, a decision which sets her on a path that will change her life. As Flo follows the characters across a year in rural Japan, through the ups and downs of the pair's burgeoning relationship, she quickly realises that she needs to venture outside the pages of the book to track down its elusive author. And, as the two protagonists reveal themselves to have more in common with her life than first meets the eye, the lines between text and translator converge, and it soon becomes clear that Flo’s journey is just beginning… Readers have fallen in love with Four Seasons in Japan : ‘ My favourite novel , a delight for lovers of Japan… Ingenious’ David Abulafia, author of The Boundless Sea ‘A gentle, tender and thoughtful book …crafted in such a way that you want to savour every chapter’ Culturefly ‘ What a thrill to be transported to Japan… Warm, wise, and exquisitely written ’ Violet Kupersmith, author of Build Your House Around My Body ‘ A book about a book!! So clever… so believable’ Reader review, five stars ‘ I savoured every line … a world and characters that are completely engrossing ’ Bea Setton, author of Berlin ‘ Quirky, complex and compelling… two stories for the price of one’ Reader review, five stars ‘ What an incredibly beautiful and moving book full of warmth and wisdom!!!’ Reader review, five stars
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‘I loved it … Christmas isn’t Christmas without a Sarah Morgan book. She is a stunning author and knows the recipe for a perfect festive read’ Reader review ***** 'The perfect five-star read to curl up with on a winters day and transport yourself to a snowy Christmas' Reader review ***** 'A great story from the fabulous author Sarah Morgan who never disappoints' Reader review ***** ***** This Christmas, the Balfour family will have more secrets to unwrap than presents … Becky is stranded at the airport, so when she bumps into her brother’s best friend, Will, and he suggests they drive home together, Becky reluctantly agrees. For the first time, Becky is dreading Christmas, and only Will knows why. Can she trust him to keep her secret? Rosie married Declan after a whirlwind romance, and now the cracks are starting to appear. Rosie and Declan have agreed to hide their problems from her family, but will this Christmas bring them closer or drive them apart? Hayley can’t wait for her first Balfour family Christmas with Jamie, but she’s worried about her place in this close-knit family. Will there be room for her too? And how will they react to the secret she and Jamie have been keeping? All this secrecy could derail everyone's happy holidays. Can the siblings open up to each other in time to enjoy a perfect family Christmas? * * * * Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Like the perfect cup of hot chocolate – warming, sweet and totally satisfying – this is a real winter treat’ Fabulous ‘As warm and comforting as hot chocolate and a cinnamon bun … Sarah Morgan IS Christmas!’ Veronica Henry ‘Can always count on Sarah Morgan to create a cosy Christmas book full of comfort and joy’ Alex Brown ‘Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmas’ Now Reviews Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Funny and often poignant … will thaw even the biggest Grinch’s heart’ The Independent ‘A mug of hot chocolate in book form’ Good Housekeeping ‘A feel-good pick-me-up you’ll love’ Fabulous magazine ‘The perfect cosy escape’ My Weekly ‘Full of drama to enjoy snuggled up in the warm’ Woman & Home ‘A warm and funny festive romance’ Daily Mirror ‘A heart-warming read packed with seasonal cheer’ Daily Express About the author Sarah Morgan is the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of multiple bestsellers, including The Christmas Cottage, The Christmas Book Club, One More for Christmas, A Wedding in December, Beach House Summer and The Summer Seekers. She has sold over twenty-five million books worldwide. Sarah lives near London, England with her family and when she isn't writing or reading, she likes to spend time outdoors hiking or riding her mountain bike. Join Sarah's mailing list at sarahmorgan.com for all book news. For more insight into her writing life follow her on Facebook at facebook/AuthorSarahMorgan and on Instagram at @sarahmorganwrites. Contact Sarah at sarah@sarahmorgan.com
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Four friends. One dream getaway. But who will make it out alive? When the gold-rimmed invitations arrive through the doors of best friends Simone, Hannah and Vicky they’re instantly taken aback. Their ex-friend Jodie is inviting them to a lavish Mediterranean villa to celebrate her birthday. They haven’t spoken in years since she betrayed them in the worst way. So how did they make the guest list? They all have their reasons for saying yes. Stay-at-home mum Simone had her dream job snatched away. Hannah lost the love of her life. Café-owner Vicky wants the chance to help a wronged friend. Is the reunion a chance to confront Jodie and the past once and for all? Arriving at a villa that looks straight out of a movie set, the friends relax by the sumptuous pool as they wait for the other guests to arrive. But as the chilled wine is poured and the three friends reminisce, they see Jodie walking towards them with a look of shock on her face. Because Jodie didn’t invite them here. But by the end of the weekend it will become clear who did. Someone else has a reason for revenge. Who will make it out alive? An absolutely addictive and twist-filled psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about Claire Seeber: ‘My heart is still pounding… this is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… An easy 5 stars… The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies.’Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!… My hands were literally glued to my reader!… Held me captive!… If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day… Five star read all day!’ @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is everything you want… kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible… so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down and more importantly I didn’t want to.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing book… Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs you from the first page… compelling… edge-of-your-seat… the twists kept coming!’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife
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‘A masterpiece’ – Lisa Scottoline In 1944, during one of the fiercest conflicts the world has ever known, three strangers’ lives collide . . . * * * EVERY SECOND COUNTS An orphan with no prospects, Charlie Matters’ life has always been a fight for survival. He emerged miraculously unscathed from the Blitz, but there’s no telling when the next bomb will fall, or whether it will be the one to end his life. Molly Wakefield’s dreams of a joyful homecoming are all she’s had to hold on to after being evacuated to the countryside five years ago. But when she finally returns, Molly faces a London changed beyond recognition, and the devastating news that neither of her parents are there. Charlie’s and Molly’s paths converge at The Book Keep, where they find an unexpected ally and protector in the bookshop’s owner, widower Ignatius Oliver. But the trio’s newfound peace is jeopardized as past secrets catch up with them. Can they help one another survive this turbulent time? Or will they be ripped apart from the last remaining people they hold dear? Journey back to wartime London with Strangers in Time, a gripping wartime drama from David Baldacci, the internationally bestselling author of The 6:20 Man and A Calamity of Souls . * * * KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘A visceral reminder that war creates the most indefatigable bonds between unlikely souls’ – Jodi Picoult ‘A book that will stay with you’ – Ann Cleeves ‘Captivating, tender, brutal and brilliant’ – Peter James ‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times ‘One of the world’s best thriller masters’ – Daily Mail
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'A triumph of storytelling' Guardian FIND OUT WHAT IS NEXT FOR STRIKE AND ROBIN A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it's located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever. A gripping, wonderfully complex novel which takes Strike and Robin's story to a new level, The Hallmarked Man is an unmissable read for any fan of this unique series. PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES 'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times 'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian 'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail 'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times
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The gripping new novel from internationally bestselling master of historical fiction Bernard Cornwell. ‘There is everything here that Sharpe fans will love. If this really is the last time Sharpe wields his heavy cavalry sword, he will be sorely missed’ The Times If any man can do the impossible it’s Richard Sharpe … The year is 1813. France is a battlefield, and winter shows no mercy. Amidst brutal conditions, Major Richard Sharpe finds himself saddled with an unexpected burden: Rear-Admiral Sir Joel Chase, dispatched by the Admiralty with sealed orders, unshakable confidence, and a frankly terrifying enthusiasm for combat. Sharpe’s mission from Wellington is clear, yet anything but simple: keep Sir Joel alive. Sir Joel could hold the key to defeating Napoleon once and for all. But to pull off his audacious plan, he needs someone who knows how to fight dirty, think fast, and survive the impossible. He needs Sharpe … _____________________________ Real readers love the Sharpe series: 'Non-stop action from cover to cover' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Cornwell is a master … and heroic Sharpe doesn't disappoint' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bernard is a great story teller and historian' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is first class story-telling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engrossing, fast paced. And with a hero like no other' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews Praise for Bernard Cornwell: ‘The best battle scenes of any writer I’ve ever read, past or present. Cornwell really makes history come alive’ GEORGE R. R. MARTIN ‘He’s called a master storyteller. Really he’s cleverer than that’ TELEGRAPH Nobody in the world does this better than Cornwell’ LEE CHILD This is a magnificent and gory work' DAILY MAIL 'The historical blockbuster of the year' EVENING STANDARD ‘A runaway success’ OBSERVER ‘The characterisation, as ever, is excellent…And one can only admire the little touches that bring the period to life. He can also claim to be a true poet of both the horror and the glory of war’ SUNDAY TELEGRAPH About the author Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.
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⭐A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick⭐ 'Chilling and beautifully written … C.J. Cooke's finest novel yet' Emilia Hart 'A spellbinding thriller' Scots Magazine Four hundred years separate them. One book binds them. Glasgow 2024: Clem waits by her daughter’s hospital bed. Erin was found on an idyllic beach in Fynhallow Bay, Orkney, with catastrophic burns and only one memory: her name is Nyx. But how did she get these burns? And how did her boyfriend end up burned alive? Orkney 1594: accused of witchcraft, Alison Balfour awaits trial. The punishment? To be burned alive. Separated by four hundred years but bound by the Book of Witching, two women stand imperilled. Can they unlock a centuries-old mystery? And will Fynhallow Bay give up its secrets before someone else dies? __________________________________ Readers have fallen to The Book of Witching: ‘My heart was in my mouth from the opening pages until the final paragraph and I couldn't guess just how events would end…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I raced through this book in one day and absolutely recommend for anyone who loves a chilling read, especially one with a historical basis and witchy topic.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s atmospheric, witchy, magical, mysterious and thrilling and I felt compelled to read on…’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book was both thrilling and engaging, it was written superbly, and it had me hooked from the beginning.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Exciting, thrilling and absorbing. I loved this book from start to finish. The different timelines kept me hooked and kept the pace moving. Beautifully haunting.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews ‘Chilling and beautifully written, THE BOOK OF WITCHING gripped me from the very first sentence: I read it in one sitting. A haunting recreation of a real Scottish witch trial, this is CJ Cooke's finest novel yet’ Emilia Hart, Weyward ‘A fantastic blend of folklore and feminism, Cooke delicately balances terror and tenderness in a gothic, gripping tale’ Daily Mail 'A pacy, atmospheric story' Good Housekeeping 'A spellbinding thriller' Scots Magazine 'A gothic treat' Heat 'An atmospheric one-sitting read' Woman&Home PRAISE FOR C.J. COOKE ‘Rich, chilling and gorgeously gothic. A Haunting in the Arctic is the kind of enchanting, terrifying mystery I just adore’ Chris Whitaker ‘Mesmerising and terrifying, this is a powerful story lovingly told … with characters that remain with me. Highly recommended’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘Evocative and chilling, an addictive piece of polar gothic’ Anna Bailey ‘A Haunting in the Arctic is a story of a woman haunted in every way. An eerie, atmospheric novel that is full of tension and suspense, this is a beautiful gothic chiller of a book’ Elizabeth Lee
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With his lover imprisoned in a Russian gulag, the Gray Man will stop at nothing to free her in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. A winter sunrise over the great plains of Russia is no cause for celebration. The temperature barely rises above zero, and the guards at Penal Colony IK22 are determined to take their misery out on the prisoners - chief among them, one Zoya Zakharova. Once a master spy for Russian foreign intelligence, then the partner and lover of the Gray Man, Zakharova has information the Kremlin wants, and they don't care what they have to do to get it. But if they think a thousand miles of frozen wasteland and the combined power of the Russian police state is enough to protect them, they don't know the Gray Man. He's coming, and no one's safe.
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THE BOOK EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT Do you really know the family next door? ‘Bloody brilliant! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘Wow … one of my favourite reads this year! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ BOOM … What a twist … Fantastic .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Melissa Sanderson is the perfect wife and mother. She dotes on her daughter, and lives in her dream home in a quiet cul-de-sac in the suburbs. But looks can be deceiving. Something is amiss in that house – all the neighbours think so. Some say Melissa is having an affair. Others say she’s been drinking too much. Then one night, sirens wake up the whole neighbourhood. Melissa Sanderson is dead. AN ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER WITH A BRILLIANT ENDING YOU WON’T SEE COMING – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, Her Final Hour will keep you reading well into the night. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Final Hour : ‘Straight off I’m going to say this is one of my Books of the Year . I was hooked from the first chapter … one hell of a twist at the end. The story starts off fast and just keeps going. I have used the phrase, “ I couldn’t put it down ” before… This one I really couldn’t put down.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ I could not put it down until I’d finished it!! This book is definitely one that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let up the action until the very end. A nail-biting, spine-tingling thriller of a book and I can’t wait to see what happens in book three!! Fantastic!!! ’ Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars ‘I finished this book in one sitting… you will want to know the ending and won't be able to put it down… Carla Kovach really knows how to bring the entire thing together with a heart pounding climax. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This book had many twists and kept you reading into the night. I was so glad this book lived up to The Next Girl which was exceptional… I absolutely love this series .’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ A compulsive plot and a killer twist at the end. …the novel had me turning the pages rapidly to see what was coming next. ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘ From the first page I literally couldn't stop turning the pages until I finished it . A fast paced thriller with builds suspense in a way that does not disappoint.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ You won't want to put it down. I read this book in 24 hours.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I have found a new great series to follow! A well written, intriguing and fast paced read which would keep you on your toes till the last page! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this!... This book is another amazing detective mystery and really hard to put down! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I read book one in this series and loved it. I was so excited to get book two and.... it did not disappoint!! I did not want to put this book down until I finished it. Can't wait to read the next one.’ Goodreads reviewer
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT Prepare for the breath-taking sequel to the runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart. Duty. Blood. Honour. Power. Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . . 'Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.' Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. Now a major motion picture starring Emma Watson and Logan Lerman . Stephen Chbosky's new film Wonder , starring Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts is out now. Charlie is a freshman. And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix-tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. 'A coming of age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Separate Peace... often inspirational and always beautifully written' USA Today
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'This story will have you laughing, swooning, & wishing it would never end.' Aimee Brown Poppy Dean lives and breathes romance - in her job at least. As a matchmaker at an elite London agency, she spends her days finding the perfect Mr Right for pretty much everybody but herself. When Tristan Fellows walks into the agency, Poppy knows she’s in for a challenge. A typical bachelor, Tristan has no intention of falling in love, but in order to receive his 30-million-pound inheritance, he must find himself a wife before his 35th birthday. This may be Poppy’s hardest case yet, but even the most arrogant of men can sometimes warm a woman’s heart. And who knows, maybe it’s finally time for Poppy to find her happy ever after too? From the sunny skies of Greece, to the trendy streets of London, to the romantic hills of Scotland, Match Me If You Can is a laugh out loud enemies-to-lovers romance, guaranteed to make you believe in love again! 'A delightful romance that left me with a big smile on my face.' Jessica Redland 'Well worth a read. 5 lovely sparklers from me!' Julie Houston 'A perfect romcom filled with delicious banter, a swoony hero and a classy, confident heroine! A must read for 2023!' Katie Ginger 'A brilliantly funny and addictive love story with all the feels and so much more!' Nina Kaye 'A cracking romcom, full of laughs and misadventure.' Leonie Mack 'Such a heartwarming, uplifting read, full of love, hope, heart, friendship and joy! Thoroughly enjoyed it!' Kim Nash 'With smart banter and swoony moments… Sandy Barker gives us another brilliant romcom and joyful read.’ Pernille Hughes ‘A wonderfully warm and witty will they/won’t they romance. Match Me If You Can is a perfect romantic read.’ Kathleen Whyman ‘Pure escapism. I laughed, I smiled, I swooned. A cracking start to the Ever After Agency series.’ Laura Carter 'It's so brilliantly will they, won't they that it really kept me guessing!' Anita Faulkner 'I loved this book! An adorable laugh-out-loud romance, that gives all the right tingles and touches the heart.' Ella Hayes
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The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey. 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? Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! 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
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With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam's POV Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. 'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners * When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope. What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: 'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.' 'Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.' 'If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it' 'Adam is just *swoon*' 'Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author' 'It was just... perfect.' 'A heroine you will instantly fall in love with' Ali Hazelwood's latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.
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‘Took my breath away!… The ending is mind-blowing. I loved it!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW WOW WOW… Heart-pulsing, non-stop, mind-blowing thriller’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OH MY GOD!… Gripping… Left me completely speechless! All the stars!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Three couples. Three houses. One home to die for… Stacey and Felix are the glamorous owners of the stylish, modern Glass House, with its pool and floor-to-ceiling windows. Now they’re downsizing, but Stacey can’t sell to just anyone. She needs the right buyer, who will keep her secrets. Millie and Tom have always imagined living in the Glass House. Now it’s for sale. With property prices booming, if they can sell quickly, it could be theirs. But are the house and its charming owners all they seem? Harper and Kyle are moving up in the world. They need a new house, in the right school district, to give their children the start in life they never had. Millie and Tom’s is perfect. It’ll take every penny they have, and more, but it’ll be worth it. Won’t it? When one of the sales falls through, how far will someone go to get everything they’ve always wanted? A totally addictive and absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist you won’t see coming. Fans of The Family Upstairs, Our House and The Couple Next Door will be hooked from the very first page. Readers are gripped by The New House: ‘OMG this book will keep you on the edge of your seat guessing what the next twist will be… Buckle up – it's a wild ride!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly gripping… Tess Stimson is master of the didn’t-see-that-coming twist’ Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Upstairs ‘Ahhhhh this is a must read!!!… I read this fast-paced book in one sitting’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG!!… Stayed up late to finish it… I couldn’t sleep!… I was left gasping. I may never be able to sleep again. It’s a must read’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wowzer!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOA!!!!!!… Fantastic book!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW!! Who knew house hunting could turn so ugly?!?!?!… The most exciting twists and turns!… Simply excellent!!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ About the author Tess Stimson is the British author of twelve novels, including top-ten bestseller The Adultery Club, and two non-fiction books, which between them have been translated into dozens of languages. Her first "proper" job after graduating from St Hilda's College, Oxford (where she read English) was as a news trainee with ITN (Independent Television News). She reported and produced regional and world stories, travelling to hotspots and war-zones all over the globe. In 2002, she was appointed Professor of Creative Writing at the University of South Florida and moved to the US. She now lives and works in Vermont with her husband, Erik, their three children, and (at the last count) two cats, three fish, one gerbil and a large number of bats in the attic.
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WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES DEBUT PRIZE 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME A TELEGRAPH AND SUNDAY TIME S BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A furiously romantic, sun-drenched mystery . . . The Artist will leave you yearning in every sense of the word' Yael van der Wouden, author of The Safekeep ' The Artist is a lush, impressive debut; the writing is rich and sensuous, especially in descriptions of food, the landscape and the act of creation. Lucy Steeds is one to watch' Sunday Times , BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Beautiful' Daily Telegraph , BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Dextrous and powerful . . . a hugely accomplished portrait of ambition and self-fulfilment' Guardian 'The year's most lauded debut novelist . . . A sultry, headily perfumed portrait of monstrous male egos and oppressed overlooked women . . . The Artist uncovers its secrets by stealth' Telegraph 'A blaze of a book, poetic, passionate and quietly powerful' Daily Mail 'This compelling, evocative debut will transport you to idyllic, sun-drenched Provence in 1920 . . . An absorbing, poetic read' Mail on Sunday 'Captivating . . . with imagery as lush as an oil painting' Washington Post 'Enthralling . . . the descriptions of the landscape, the meals they eat and the art created are so rich and evocative it's as if you're there' Good Housekeeping PROVENCE, 1920 Ettie moves through the remote farmhouse, silently creating the conditions that make her uncle's artistic genius possible. Joseph, an aspiring journalist, has been invited to the house. He believes he'll make his name by interviewing the reclusive painter, the great Edouard Tartuffe. But everyone has their secrets. And, under the cover of darkness, Ettie has spent years cultivating hers. Over this sweltering summer, everyone's true colours will be revealed. Because Ettie is ready to be seen. Even if it means setting her world on fire. 'Lucy Steeds transports the reader with her sensuous depictions of food, art, and landscape . . . an assured and atmospheric debut' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent 'An intoxicating tale of creativity, possession and freedom. An impressively assured debut which asks questions about all those who are painted over by history' Joanna Quinn, author of The Whalebone Theatre 'I could not love this beautiful novel more . . . the final chapters left me with that delicious heart-bursting feeling, full of hope and delight' Florence Knapp, author of The Names 'Gorgeous . . . Steeped in the heat and atmosphere of 1920s Provence, this novel brims with intrigue, hope and yearning' Elizabeth Macneal, author of The Doll Factory and The Burial Plot 'Phenomenal . . . beautiful, pacey historical fiction, vividly realised. It drifts with the scent of summer, the land lit up and throbbing, the food piled high and richly painted, the paint as thick and buttery as food. I wanted to eat it. Yes, I even wanted to eat the paint. Read this book!' Seth Insua, author of Human, Animal BEST BOOKS FOR 2025 from Stylist and Good Housekeeping
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The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books. The classic novel of a post-literate future, Fahrenheit 451 stands alongside Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World as a prophetic account of Western civilization’s enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury’s powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which, forty years on from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock. Reviews ‘Fahrenheit 451 is the most skilfully drawn of all science fiction’s conformist hells’ Kingsley Amis ‘Bradbury’s is a very great and unusual talent’ Christopher Isherwood ‘Ray Bradbury has a powerful and mysterious imagination which would undoubtedly earn the respect of Edgar Allen Poe’ Guardian About the author One of the greatest science fiction and fantasy writers of all time, Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois, in 1920. He moved with his family to Los Angeles in 1934. Since his first story appeared in Weird Tales when he was twenty years old, he published some 500 short stories, novels, plays, scripts and poems. Among his many famous works are Fahrenheit 451, The Illustrated Man and The Martian Chronicles. Ray Bradbury died in 2012 at the age of 91.
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'Hugely relatable!' Heat ________________________________ Fans of Alexandra Potter and Marian Keyes will love Divorced Not Dead, a no-holds-barred, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud hilarious romcom about being fifty, but absolutely not yet dead yet! ––––––––––––––– We’re going to need a bigger drink… Meet Frankie: fifty, divorced and getting back on the horse. After leaving Twatface – her husband of twenty years – she's starting again from scratch. And when her son also flees the nest for university, Frankie decides it’s time to throw herself back into the dating game with a vengeance. On best friend Bel's recommendation, Frankie signs up to two dating apps: one for love, another for casual hook-ups (because why the hell not?!). However, as she navigates this new frontier of catfishing, kittenfishing, ghosts, GILFs and everything in between, she realises the whole dating thing has changed quite a bit – and it really is a bloody jungle out there… Will Frankie find love on the apps? Or the perfect shag? Or – if there’s any justice in the world – both? ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- ’Honest, unfiltered, hilarious. Your cheeks will hurt from laughing so much!’ Louise Pentland ‘A blast!’ Daily Mail ’Defiantly funny – we need more books like this!’ Georgie Hall ‘Sex education was never like this the first time around!’ Julie Ma ‘Personal, funny, relatable and motivational!’ Shazia Mirza ‘A no-holds-barred, honest romcom.’ Platinum ‘Hugely relatable!’ Heat ‘An unfiltered, hilarious book… highly recommend!’ Best 'Funny, frank and loving… Enjoy!' Lesley Sharp ‘Whipsmart, feminist and sex-positive…I defy anyone to read this without loudly cackling’ Kitty Wilson ‘Sweary, sassy and sensational, this is a book that surprises as well as entertains!’ Linda’s Book Bag –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Readers LOVE Divorced Not Dead! ‘Absolutely raced through this irreverently funny, clever and thoughtful book. A whip smart novel with a clever heroine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Better than Sex and the City! I loved it and you will too!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Made me laugh more than any book I have ever read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartwarming and relatable romance novel that celebrates second chances’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous, funny five-star read for me!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It felt like I was listening to my best friend telling me tales of her dating experience.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ford has perfectly captured the online dating world – warts and all!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s so empowering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The storyline is excellent!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Definitely a book to read before you sign up for any dating apps!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde At Ravendale Castle, nestled in the snowy heart of the Lake District, Lara is busy preparing for the Winter Spectacular — a glittering light trail that will fill the grounds with the magic of Christmas. It’s the perfect distraction from her recent heartbreak until Flynn, the ruggedly handsome technical manager, arrives and sparks start to fly. Flynn is determined to prove he’s worth taking a chance on. But just as Lara begins to believe in love again, someone from Flynn’s past arrives at the castle, bringing a secret that could tear them apart. As Christmas draws closer, can Lara and Flynn take a leap of faith toward the happily ever after they’ve always wanted? PRAISE FOR PHILLIPA ASHLEY. . . ‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell ‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake ‘A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar ‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly ‘Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted’ Faith Hogan ‘A fantastic setting and intriguing premise, all bound together by Phillipa Ashley’s storytelling talent’ Sue Moorcroft
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The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.
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‘Dark and dramatic, with an explosive ending’ Diane Saxon A woman on the run… Madeleine Frost knows she has to get away from her partner Liam. His behaviour has become increasingly controlling and Maddie fears for her safety and that of her young daughter Poppy. Desperation leads Maddie to the hotel owned by her estranged father – the extraordinarily beautiful Wrea Head Hall. The reunion is tense, but Maddie’s father agrees to her staying as his guest for as long as she needs. Maddie’s whereabouts must stay a secret; but as she spends time getting to know her new home, she discovers the house has its own shocking past and secrets of its own. Secrets that could cost her dearly… And when Liam makes it clear he wants Maddie back, she has to reassess everything. Because when Liam wants something, he gets it - no matter who he hurts… A gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author, L. H. Stacey, perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, Sue Watson, Jackie Kabler and Kendra Elliot. Praise for L.H. Stacey: 'An atmospheric thriller with a knockout ending!' Diana Wilkinson 'Captivating and chilling, with an ending I didn’t see coming!' Alex Stone 'A fabulous book that hooks you in and won't let you go till the very last page!' J.A. Baker 'A must read - highly original, impossible to put down, tense, dark, absolutely riveting' Mary Grand 'The plot twists kept me guessing right until the end' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Please Note: this book was previously published as The House of Secrets.
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Have you ever been struck by the painfully obvious? What passes for advertising these days seems to have forgotten what people are actually looking for. But it's right in front of their (and your) nose. The stories in this book were written apparently to tweak the noses of marketing as it existed in the early 1900's – but still has lessons all of use can learn from today. There are good reasons why people spend time and money avoiding all or most ads they see. Key to this has to do with being forced to have their lives interrupted by people who just want their money. The days of using a simple formula to “rake in millions” are over – if they ever existed. Read on – and follow someone who simply saw things as they were...
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THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A gripping, sinister folktale set in contemporary Cumbria for fans of Sophie Mackintosh, Angela Carter, Daisy Johnson, Margaret Atwood and Julia Armfield 'A new generation of literary horror begins with Lucy Rose' GENEVIEVE JAGGER 'Deliciously dark and shockingly bold. One of my favourite debuts in a long time' KIRSTY LOGAN 'Superbly creepy . . . at heart it's about dysfunctional family dynamics, female rage and empowerment' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An unforgettable, nightmarish tale. I ate it all up' ANNA BOGUTSKAYA A FOLK TALE. A HORROR STORY. A LOVE STORY. AN ENCHANTMENT. Margot and Mama have lived by the forest since Margot can remember. When Margot isn't at school, they spend quiet days together in their cottage, waiting for strangers to knock on their door. Strays, Mama calls them. Mama loves the strays. She feeds them wine, keeps them warm. Then she satisfies her burning appetite by picking apart their bodies. But Mama's want is stronger than her hunger sometimes, and when a white-toothed stray named Eden turns up in the heart of a snowstorm, little Margot must confront the shifting dynamics of her family, untangle her own desires and make a bid for freedom. With this tender coming-of-age tale, debut novelist Lucy Rose explores how women swallow their anger, desire and animal instincts - and wrings the relationship between mother and daughter until blood drips from it. 'Stunning, shocking and surprising at each turn' BENJAMIN MYERS 'A modern Grimm fairytale' SUSAN BARKER 'Dark, poetic, gothic, folky and full of courage and beauty' TIM DOWNIE 'Dear reader, I predict you will be as obsessed as me' MOLLY AITKEN 'Lucy Rose can certainly write . . . The Lamb grips all the way to an unexpected denouement ' GUARDIAN
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⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024 ⭐ ⭐ A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK 2025 ⭐ ⭐ ONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST 'S TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025 ⭐ ⭐ ONE OF NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2025 ⭐ A Book of the Year for the Guardian , Sydney Morning Herald , ABC and BookRiot 'The fact that Stone Yard Devotional not only stays aloft but soars would seem to deny the laws of literary physics' Ron Charles, Washington Post 'A beautiful, mature work that does not flinch from life' Sunday Times 'Exquisite, wrenching' New York Times 'I have rarely been so absorbed by a novel' Guardian 'It leaves the reader feeling kinder, more brave, enlarged' Anne Enright Burnt out and in need of retreat, a middle-aged woman leaves Sydney to return to the place she grew up, taking refuge in a small religious community hidden away on the stark plains of rural Australia. But disquiet soon interrupts this secluded life. First, the skeletal remains of a sister who disappeared decades before are returned to the monastery, resurfacing years of grief and pain. And then, an unexpected and troubling visitor plunges the narrator further into her past... ⭐ Shortlisted for the Victorian Premier's Literary Award ⭐ Shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year ⭐ Shortlisted for the ABIA Award for Literary Fiction ⭐ Longlisted for the Miles Franklin Award
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From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon The Secret and the New York Times Bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes Countdown to Riches — the book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Financial struggle is caused by one thing—our thoughts. To have a rich life, you have to use your mind, the very thing that has previously kept money from you. You must free yourself once and for all of a scarcity mindset, which unfortunately plagues the majority of people. When your mind becomes wealthy, YOU become wealthy. Countdown to Riches reveals simple, proven wealth-attracting practices that are easily incorporated into daily life, and that will rapidly change the financial circumstances of anyone who applies them. In these pages, you will: Find 21 days of life-changing practices leading to financial freedom.Unlock the power of the mind to create a rich life in every sense.Adopting new habits that will create and maintain wealth.Learn profound wisdom about our world and how life really works. About the author Rhonda Byrne began her journey with The Secret film, viewed by millions across the planet. She followed with The Secret book, a global bestseller, available in over 50 languages and with 35 million in print worldwide. The Secret has remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks and counting. It was named by USA Today as one of the top 20 bestselling books of the past 15 years. Rhonda continued her groundbreaking work with The Power in 2010, also a New York Times bestseller, and available in 45 languages with nearly 4 million copies in print worldwide. The Magic was released in 2012 and there are over 1 million copies of this New York Times bestseller in print. Hero, published in 2013, is also an international bestseller available in over 40 languages worldwide.
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- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION - Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film. Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago. When she shot her husband in the head five times. Since then she hasn't spoken a single word. It's time to find out why. READERS LOVE THE SILENT PATIENT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything you need from a psychological thriller with a killer twist that is impossible to see coming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fiendishly clever... believe the hype .' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Grabs your afternoon from the start and never lets go ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fantastic thriller with an incredible plot twist that I really didn't see coming . I highly recommend.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG, my heart is still pounding from the final chapters of this amazing thriller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I'm honestly speechless , best book I have read for a very long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The twists when they come, wow oh wow !' CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED 'The perfect thriller' AJ FINN 'Terrific' - THE TIMES Crime Book of the Month 'Smart, sophisticated suspense' - LEE CHILD 'Compelling' - OBSERVER 'Absolutely brilliant' - STEPHEN FRY 'A totally original psychological mystery' - DAVID BALDACCI 'One of the best thrillers I've read this year' - CARA HUNTER 'The pace and finesse of a master' - BBC CULTURE
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OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 'One of the best books I've read in my entire life. It's epic. It's transportive . . . It was unputdownable!' Oprah Winfrey, OprahDaily.com Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch - known as Big Ammachi - will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship. A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.
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'Hygge, humour and heartfelt romance – an irresistible escape!' - Sandy Barker Packed with humour, romance and a love affair with nature, Escape to the Northern Lights is a story of transformation, second chances and finding home in the most unexpected places. High-powered lawyer Sara thought she had life figured out – until her whirlwind marriage ends in divorce, her dream promotion slips away and a burnout diagnosis forces her to take a break. Desperate for a reset, she books a four-week spa retreat in Norway, imagining a luxurious escape. Instead, she finds herself in the rugged wilderness of Firefly Forest, knee-deep in reindeer droppings and stuck with an annoyingly bohemian – and ridiculously attractive – outdoorsman, Henrik. What starts as a nightmare turns into a journey of self-discovery as Sara swaps designer heels for bare feet, legal briefs for tree-hugging, and fleeting flings for something far deeper... *** Readers LOVE Escape to the Northern Lights: 'The perfect book to escape with over the festive season' 5* NetGalley review 'I read this in a day... Stunning!' 5* NetGalley review 'Cosy and comforting... Everything you want from a romance novel' 5* NetGalley review 'I loved this book... You won't be able to put it down' 5* NetGalley review 'A truly escapist novel, filled to the brim with wanderlust-inducing descriptions of Norway' 5* NetGalley review
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The dystopian fantasy romance that everyone's been waiting for! 'I haven't been this excited about a book since THE HUNGER GAMES' 'Dystopia is SO BACK!' 'This is going to be my new obsession' 'I need it in my hands like yesterday' 'This is not a drill! I need it so badly' ------------------------------------- A deadly prison. A forbidden romance. A fight for survival. THERE’S ONLY ONE RULE IN ENDLOCK: OBEY OR DIE . In Dividium, all crimes are punishable by life in prison. A prison that’s a life sentence in more ways than one. Where the wealthy can hunt the inmates for sport. Raven’s mission is simple: infiltrate the infamous and deadly Endlock Prison to save her brother. There’s just one problem: Raven has a target on her back. Her reputation as the most ruthless bounty hunter in Dividium precedes her, and the inmates she’s sent to Endlock want their revenge. So when the prison guard she’s sworn to hate becomes her only chance to survive, Raven has no choice but to trust the one person she shouldn’t… Readers have been captivated by To Cage a Wild Bird ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This is the BEST DYSTOPIAN BOOK I HAVE EVER READ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book will bring back the 2000s dystopian stories we have been lacking. OVERALL PERFECTION' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'AN INSTANT FAVOURITE!!!'
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The international million copy bestseller recounting the epic turning point of the WW2 ______________ In October 1942, an officer wrote 'Stalingrad is no longer a town . . . Animals flee this hell; the hardest stones cannot bear it for long; only men endure'. The battle for Stalingrad became the focus of Hitler and Stalin's determination and its citizens endured unimaginable hardship as a result. But the eventual victory of the Red Army, and the failure of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa, was the first defeat of Hitler's territorial ambitions in Europe, and the start of his decline. An extraordinary story of tactical genius, civilian bravery, obsession, carnage and the nature of war itself, Stalingrad will act as a testament to the vital role of the soviet war effort. ______________ 'He reveals the full awfulness and human cost of the conflict with scholarly verve and deep sympathy' Ben Macintyre 'A superb re-telling. Beevor combines a soldier's understanding of war's realities with the narrative techniques of a novelist' Orlando Figes, Sunday Telegraph 'A brilliantly researched tour de force of military history' Sarah Bradford, The Times
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You know your neighbours are plotting a crime but no one believes you . . . THE SPINE-TINGLING NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER 'Claire Douglas is a class act - she never, ever disappoints' LISA JEWELL --- Lena overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have. She’s sure her new neighbours – the Morgans – are planning a crime. Her family say she’s mistaken. They are a lovely, friendly couple. She should forget it. Yet Lena can’t. And the more she investigates, the worse her suspicions. But Lena hasn’t counted on one thing. A secret from her own past. One the Morgans seem connected to. And which puts Lena in terrible danger . . . --- 'No one does tense suburbia like Claire Douglas. The New Neighbour is gripping and unsettling – I loved it!' CLARE MACKINTOSH ‘An utterly compelling plot, a protagonist you’re rooting for, and smartly plotted twists and reveals that come thick and fast’ LUCY CLARKE '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 Praise for Claire Douglas 'Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas' Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home 'Thrillingly tense and twisty' B. A. Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors 'Stunning . . . with a killer twist' Closer 'Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train' Marie Claire 'Twisty, exciting yet so very real' Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Anything You Do Say The Wrong Sister, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024
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New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words— Let Them —will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it. In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins— New York Times Bestselling Author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that's made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you'll realize how much energy and time you've been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve. Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way. Learn how to: Stop wasting energy on things you can't controlStop comparing yourself to other peopleBreak free from fear and self-doubtRelease the grip of people's expectationsBuild the best friendships of your lifeCreate the love you deservePursue what truly matters to you with confidenceBuild resilience against everyday stressors and distractionsDefine your own path to success, joy, and fulfillment...and so much more. The Let Them Theory will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. Whether you want to advance your career, motivate others to change, take creative risks, find deeper connections, build better habits, start a new chapter, or simply create more happiness in your life and relationships, this book gives you the mindset and tools to unlock your full potential. Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words.
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One dead wife is tragic. Two looks like murder… ________ 'Motherland meets Big Little Lies, It's Always the Husband is a totally addictive, up-all-night read. A masterclass in misdirection with clever twists and thrilling reveals right up until the final page. I loved it!' Claire Douglas ________ Welcome to Lowbridge. Where secrets hide behind every door… When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to widower Will, the father of her young daughter's best friend. But Will's past is shrouded in tragedy, with questions that no one knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. As whispers of murder surround Will, Jude becomes determined to uncover the truth – and with her own father's tragic fate haunting her, she refuses to let another innocent man suffer. Yet in Lowbridge the darkness runs deep, and nothing is as it seems. Can Jude protect Will from a community out for blood? Or will she become the next victim in this web of deceit? Because whilst one dead wife is tragic, two starts to look like murder… ________ Praise for C.L. Taylor: ‘I absolutely loved it!’ Lisa Jewell ‘Wow this was exceptional! Clever, original and filled with tension, this is a story I won’t ever forget. C.L. Taylor’s best yet.’ Claire Douglas 'Clever, tense and satisfying' Andrea Mara 'I read it with my heart in my mouth.' Louise Candlish ‘Spine-chilling at every turn! One of the best thrillers of the year.’ Jeffery Deaver ‘A tense, twisty thrill-ride of stalking, obsession and revenge.’ TM Logan ‘I absolutely love C.L. Taylor’s writing.’ Liz Nugent ‘I absolutely loved this book and finished it in one sitting…In true C.L. Taylor style, it’s delightfully twisty.’ Katy Brent About the author C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over two million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2023 novel, The Guilty Couple, and her 2019 novel, Sleep, were both Richard and Judy book club picks. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.
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✨The instant Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller! The perfect cozy paranormal romance for Christmas 2025!✨ *** ❄️He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. But she's not exactly Scrooge…❄️ 'The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE 'Everything I wanted in a festive read…whimsical, magical, emotional, and deeply romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE 'A million shining stars for Harriet & Nolan!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY *** Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting the terrible people of Annapolis in his aimless existence as the Ghost of Christmas Past. Harriet York is a good person – or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what’s expected of her. So, when Nolan is assigned the sweeter-than-candy-canes antique shop owner for his holiday haunting, neither of them have any idea why. To escape one another, Harriet and Nolan must unravel the threads that bind them together – all by Christmas Eve. Hand in hand, they uncover each other’s pasts, but why is it that Nolan doesn’t want to let go? And might Harriet be the key to giving the Ghost of Christmas Past … a future? *** Featuring all your favourite tropes: ⛅Grumpy x Sunshine 🎄 Holiday romance magic 👻 Touch starved immortal 💗 Fated mates 🔥 Sexy little mustache ❄️READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY GOOD SPIRITS❄️ 'B.K. Borison at her best…this book is absolute perfection and a gift to the world of romance books'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally had me kicking my feet, screaming into a pillow and giggling throughout' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong' LINDSEY KELK 'My top romance pick for 2025! I’m so certain nothing will surpass this one!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece…brimming with magic and whimsy' HANNAH BONAM-YOUNG 'Utter perfection…endearing, heartbreaking, romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartachingly tender and decadently hot' CHLOE LIESE 'Everything a romance should have…a love story that conquers all, spice that's spicing and banter that's bantering' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The first festive read I've ever full-heartedly fallen in love with' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨Return to the Department of Hauntings and Spirits with Grim Tidings, available to pre-order now!✨ About the author B.K. Borison is the New York Times bestselling author of First-Time Caller and the Lovelight series, cozy, contemporary romances featuring emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon-worthy settings. When she’s not daydreaming about fictional characters doing fictional things, she’s at home in Baltimore with her family, more than likely buying books she doesn’t have room for. You can find her on the internet at BKBorison.com and on Instagram @authorbkborison.
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She found home within. Then love walked through the door. She walked away from the marriage, the fame, and the life everyone thought she wanted. Dolores Catherine Paiz left The ACE Family with nothing but faith in her own heart, unsure if love would ever find her again. On a trip to Brazil, she met Igor, a man whose presence felt like destiny. What began as an instant, soul-deep connection blossomed into a love that was steady, healing, and real—the kind that stayed, the kind that held her when the world fell apart. Returning to Los Angeles, Catherine faced her greatest transformation yet: building a new life rooted in trust, family, and purpose. Together, she and Igor learned that true love isn't about perfection; it's about peace, partnership, and choosing each other every day. This is her story of leaving everything behind to discover that home was within her all along…and love was waiting just outside the door.
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Shane and Ilya’s story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. 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. Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! 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
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‘ Gloriously imaginative ’ – SFX Magazine Explore EXODUS, a new sci-fi action-adventure RPG coming soon from Archetype Entertainment featured in this epic novel from legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. A fight for freedom among the stars . . . In a past age, humanity fled a dying Earth in massive ark ships. These searched the galaxy to find a new home. Then one fleet found Centauri, a dense cluster of stars teeming with habitable planets. Now, thousands of years later, Centauri’s settlers have evolved into advanced beings known as Celestials – and their great houses rule vast star systems. As they vie for supremacy, Earth’s ark ships continue to arrive, and humans must serve these repressive masters. But is there a better life beyond the empire? Finn is a Centauri-born human and yearns for a brighter future. So, when another ark ship arrives, previously thought lost, Finn seizes the chance to become a Traveler. These heroes explore the vast unknowns of distant space, dedicated to humanity’s survival. And they hope – one day – to find freedom. EXODUS is an action-adventure roleplaying game from Archetype Entertainment, led by industry veterans from BioWare ( Mass Effect ), 343 ( Halo ), Electronic Arts, Naughty Dog ( The Last of Us ) and other AAA studios. Exodus: The Archimedes Engine is the first book in a duology by legendary author Peter F. Hamilton. It’s an original novel set in the universe of EXODUS and explores Hamilton’s richly-imagined worlds. Praise for EXODUS: The Archimedes Engine ‘O ne of SF’s most incisive voices. A perfect balance of ingenious ideas and intricate execution. Real big picture Sci-fi ’ – Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time ‘A binge-worthy read from a master of science fiction ’ – William C. Dietz, author of Halo: The Flood
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Batman and Catwoman face down Bane in a final battle! But once the dustsettles, what will it all mean for the future of Batman?
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A delightful and heart-warming romance from the bestselling author of DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING and THE UNPREDICTABLE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE. When Nancy realises that the jewellery her husband's being buying is NOT for her, it's time to decamp - to her friend Carmen's luxury London flat. Soon Nancy's met gorgeous Connor O'Shea, who lives next door, and his daughter Mia is matchmaking - not least because she'd like to see the back of Connor's current pushy girlfriend. While widowed Carmen feels a spark when a handsome charity worker called Joe calls round. But Joe's not quite all he seems... And if you love THE ONE YOU REALLY WANT, look out for Jill Mansell's fabulous new novel THREE AMAZING THINGS ABOUT YOU, coming in January 2015.
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THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS WEAPON HAS BEEN BUILT — AND ONLY THE OREGON CAN STOP IT Join Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon Crew in this explosive thrill-ride from the grand master of adventure, Clive Cussler 'Just about the best in the business' New York Post --- There’s a tempest brewing in Central America. A government crackdown on cartels leaves most of the drug lords locked up in an impregnable prison. In response, Amador Fierro, a brilliant, tech-savvy crime boss forges the seven largest cartels into an allegiance called La Liga. If they are to defeat the U.S. led offensive, they will need a powerful weapon. Thus is born Project Q: an Artificial General Intelligence computer that, when finished, will grant Fierro such overwhelming control of America. Chairman Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon are the only ones standing in his way, but they have their own problems. While two members of the team are unreachable in the Darien Gap searching for an Iranian Quds Force base, the Oregon crew have a mole in their midst. Meanwhile, other dark forces are at play, competing for the all consuming power at hand. The race to stop the launching of Project Q will come down to the wire. It’s a race neither Juan Cabrillo, nor the western world, can afford to lose . . .
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE EPIC NEW EAGLES OF THE EMPIRE NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR SIMON SCARROW The city of Rome. The most dangerous place in the Empire. The fates of military heroes Macro and Cato lie in Emperor Nero's bloody hands . . . AD 62. Under the reckless and tumultuous leadership of Emperor Nero, Rome is descending into near-anarchy and conspiracy. The brutal execution of 400 slaves has led to rioting and discontent. Only the strongest soldier could maintain control. And so Nero turns to Prefect Cato to help save his reign from collapse. Cato has been lying low after a heroic campaign to quash the Boudica uprising. Now he is called upon to serve again. As the new Prefect of the Urban Cohorts in Rome, Cato needs a loyal and proven officer by his side. Centurion Macro is willing to step up. War and rebellion hold few fears for these seasoned veterans. But the politics and intrigue of Rome make every day as perilous as the battlefield. And the fates of both men, and of the empire, lie in the hands of the most volatile emperor of the age. Death awaits anyone who dares to defy Nero. Cato and Macro will need to call on all their experience, native cunning and bottomless courage to survive in this epic new adventure of Roman military heroism. NO ONE KNOWS ROME BETTER THAN SIMON SCARROW! Praise for the Eagles of the Empire novels: 'Scarrow's novels rank with the best' INDEPENDENT 'Always a joy' THE TIMES 'Gripping' SUNDAY EXPRESS Readers love Simon Scarrow's novels 'Exciting action scenes . . . a very enjoyable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A wonderful read and hard to stop once you start reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Everything you'd come to expect and much more. Action, drama, comedy and trauma!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NO. 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SUNDAY 16TH NOV 2025
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HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHERE IT HURTS... ‘This is crime-writing at its nerve-tingling best’ Harlan Coben A killer is targeting lone women, torturing and murdering them. The precision of his methods leads Detective Jane Rizzoli to suspect he is medically trained. Then Jane makes a terrifying discovery. Years ago a young woman was assaulted in a similar way. She escaped by shooting her attacker dead. So why does it feel like he’s stalking her again? IT'S GORY, IT'S GRIPPING, IT'S GERRITSEN
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Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation. 'This book was a masterpiece ' ***** Reader review ‘I couldn’t put it down , definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review 'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review ' BookTok did not disappoint ' ***** Reader review ______________________________________ Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences. Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding. Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected. But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her. She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her? T his book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading. ________________________________ Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series: 'I'll never forget them I love them so much ' ***** Reader review ' This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review ‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader review I was hooked’ ***** Reader review 'Unhinged' ***** Reader review 'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review 'This book is something else entirely !!!' ***** Reader review 'Genius' ***** Reader review ‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice. Rina Kent, New York Times bestseller, November 2024
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PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER LISA JEWELL. * AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * 'Gripping. Shocking. Masterful.' FREIDA McFADDEN 'A thrilling chilling work of genius.' CHRIS WHITAKER ' Utterly absorbing, fiendishly clever and all-consuming' ANDREA MARA ' Absolutely brilliant ! A masterclass in structure and character. I wish I'd written it ' SHARI LAPENA ___________ 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 Readers love Don't Let Him In !: 'An absolute masterpiece , with a gripping plot that 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 'Fantastic read. I could not put it down! ' 5-star reader review 'Very gripping, creepy, suspenseful' 5-star reader review
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THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE RECORD-BREAKING, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING THURSDAY MURDER CLUB SERIES. ---------- 'Smart, compassionate, warm, moving and so VERY funny' Marian Keyes 'So smart and funny. Deplorably good' Ian Rankin 'Thrilling, moving, laugh-out-loud funny' Mark Billingham In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet up once a week to investigate unsolved murders. But when a brutal killing takes place on their very doorstep, the Thursday Murder Club find themselves in the middle of their first live case. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron might be pushing eighty but they still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Can our unorthodox but brilliant gang catch the killer before it's too late? The Times Crime Book of the Month Guardian Best Crime and Thrillers ---------- 'A warm, wise and witty warning never to underestimate the elderly' Val McDermid 'I completely fell in love with it' Shari Lapena 'This is properly brilliant. The pages fly and I can't stop smiling' Steve Cavanagh 'Steeped in Agatha Christie joy' Araminta Hall 'Pure escapism' Guardian 'As gripping as it is funny' Evening Standard 'An exciting new talent in crime fiction' Daily Mail 'A witty and poignant tale' Daily Telegraph 'Funny and original' Sun Richard Osman, Sunday Times bestseller, March 2024 The Bullet that Missed broke the record for the fastest-selling adult fiction hardback ever, September 2022
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✨'I read this book obsessively, that's how much I adored it . . . a dark, messy and beautiful story about family, love and sisterhood' STYLIST ✨ ✨'A suspenseful thriller and a subtle portrait of domestic interactions, with a healthy dose of humour and hope offsetting its darker moments' HARPER'S BAZAAR ✨ ✨'Bergstrom's prose has a rangy, off-the-cuff immediacy, as though you are reading what is happening from inside each character's skin' Daily Mail ✨ ✨ 'A dark, deeply intimate exploration of sisterhood in all its messy, complex glory. Beautifully written and thoroughly compelling' Yomi Adegoke, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List ✨ ✨ 'Sharply real and ethereal, as though reading this novel enters you into a deep dream-like state' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times bestseller✨ ✨ ' Selfish Girls is an outstanding novel, pithy and singular, gloriously dark and compelling, a must read!' Salena Godden, author of Mrs Death Misses Death ✨ ✨'Bergstrom is a new voice but sure to be an enduring one' Caroline O'Donoghue, Sunday Times bestseller ✨ ✨ 'If anyone is qualified to write about what it means to be a young woman in Britain today, it's Abigail Bergstrom' Sunday Times ✨ ✨a DAZED best summer read 2025 ✨ NOTHING HURTS LIKE FAMILY. Ines is reluctantly moving home on the edge of a breakdown, her childhood sweetheart in tow. He's only ever wanted what was best for her. Gwen is elated that her prodigal daughter has returned. Dylan is still licking her wounds from a rejection she can't forget. And Emma is quietly suffocating in the perfect marriage she wanted so badly. They were inseparable once. But that was a long time ago. Now, they're back in the Welsh town where they grew up, peeling back the layers of a once forgotten, haunting past. What they find may be the end of them... Uninhibited, claustrophobic and emotionally complex , Selfish Girls spans generations, buried resentments, and an unexpected love story. It is a clear-eyed portrait of a dysfunctional family and the pain we inflict on those we love most. Readers have fallen in love with Selfish Girls 'A must read, multigenerational family saga exploring trauma, love, hardship and identity. What Bergstrom has achieved here is outstanding. I can't recommend it highly enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ' One of my most anticipated reads of the year . . . and it didn't disappoint. Bergstrom writes with such rawness and her characters have such vulnerability that you can't help but fall in love with them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'Oh my god, she's done it again. It's exquisite. 10 out of 10. No notes . . . we're in our sad girl summer era, and this book is the perfect accompaniment ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review ' My, oh, my, what a book ! Full of action and angst, this is not to be missed . . . absolutely fabulous! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review 'Harrowing and painful at times, but also beautiful ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review
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One twinkling winter’s night, Ruby wakes her sleeping children and escapes for a new life in the countryside. It’s a choice that will change her life beyond all recognition… Arriving at the cosy little rental cottage as the first snow begins to fall, Ruby doesn’t regret leaving her bully of a husband for a moment, but she does feel guilty about uprooting her kids so close to Christmas. She can only wish that one day soon her son will forgive her. It’s not long before the family are settled in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire, the flames kept roaring by a neighbouring woodsman called Angus. As big as a tree, but as gentle as a dormouse, all Ruby’s instincts tell her to be wary of letting this gorgeous stranger get too close. Is that the first tingle of festive magic Ruby can feel? Or might it even be hope? As Christmas day approaches and a blizzard sparks a power cut across the entire village, Ruby must force herself to believe in Christmas miracles again. Was she right to put her trust in Angus? With only flickering candles to guide her through the darkness, will she ever find her way back to the light? Wrap yourself up in this utterly gorgeous festive romance, perfect for anyone who loves Heidi Swan, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond – and Christmas! **This novel can be read as a standalone.** What readers are saying about Christmas at the Little Cottage on the Hill : Oooooohhhhhh.....I literally loved this book!... The story is heart-warming and festive, and has really got me in the mood for Christmas!! … It really makes you want to keep reading to see if there really is a happy ending . If you want a heart-warming, uplifting, feel good festive romance then this is definitely the book for you. ’ Curled Up With a Good Book , 5 stars ‘ Absolute perfection!... I'd give it 10 stars if I could! ’ Lyn Faulkner, 5 stars ‘Wow talk about saving the best for last … I was fighting tears almost constantly … which was rather awkward since I had saved the last bit to read in a restaurant with dinner!! It was just so good, and so romantic … I love every second of this book, and it’s definitely my favourite from Emma Davies . Such a joy to read, and I recommend it to anyone that loves Christmas books, this series, feel good fiction or just generally wants to be smiling while reading. ’ Rachel’s Random Reads , 5 stars ‘ A wonderfully festive and heart-warming read . It had me totally captivated and read it in one afternoon. The perfect read for this time of year. Simply wonderful! ’ By the Letter Book Reviews , 5 stars ‘My ability to actually put one of these stories down and go to bed is non-existent… just wraps around your heart like a warm blanket .’ I Am, Indeed , 5 stars ‘ What a ride! Just when you think all is lost the magic of Christmas and Joy's Acre weave their spell and...no spoilers but... WOW! I love this series so much! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Had me hooked from the first page. The characters are brilliant … Full of Christmas and snow with romance and heartbreak … You just want to curl up and keep warm and think of Christmas when you read it … so fantastic … worth far more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Absolutely loved … This book had it all, romance, hardship, heartrendering, heartwarming, a wonderful setting, Christmas, snow and friendship. Who could ask for more... I cannot recommend this book highly enough, it's wonderful .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Without a doubt, a book to get you well and truly into the festive spirit!... the warm fuzzy feeling that this wonderful story brought was enough to melt me instantly!... It certainly gets a resounding festive thumbs up from me!! Would highly recommend!!’ Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE BREATHTAKING FOLLOW-UP TO FOURTH WING AND IRON FLAME: The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. '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 -- A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty - the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what's really happening on the continent before it's too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? -- PRAISE FOR THE EMPYREAN SERIES 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very much are and we're not alone' Sunday Times Style 'This book contains an addictive, drug-like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility' Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' Mail on Sunday 'The new publishing sensation' Daily Mail 'Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' Guardian '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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When you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for? As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves. When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. Four books, five films and one worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Games original trilogy changed the face of global YA and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was an instant number one bestseller (Nielsen Bookscan, May 2020). All four of the Hunger Games novels have been made into major feature films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth and Peter Dinklage. A feature film for Sunrise On the Reaping - the fifth book in the Hunger Games series - is slated for November 2026 OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES The Hunger Games The Hunger Games illustrated edition released in October 2024 Catching Fire Mockingjay The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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****THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.**** Forbidden romance and sexy cowboys... Escape to the Wild West with the fourth book in the steamy small town cowboy romance series that will leave you breathless... Perfect for fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. Rising country star Cassie Spencer 's music career is just taking off when tragedy strikes mid-tour. Seeking solace, she retreats to rural Kentucky to escape the spotlight and visit her family. Haden Westbrook , the charming heartthrob of Laurel Creek only wants one thing: a peaceful life tending to the Silver Pines ranch and his rescue horses. But when free-spirited Cassie hurricanes back into town, his world turns upside down. Especially since the last time he saw her ended with a steamy night in his truck. . . They’d promised then it’d be a one-time thing. But now, as Cassie and Haden spend more time together, their undeniable chemistry reignites. Cassie's stay at Silver Pines was meant to be temporary. But as their spring fling turns into something deeper, can Haden convince her to stay? Tropes: One night standForced proximitySnowed inFound familyOne bedForbidden romance Readers cannot get enough of the Silver Pines series: 'Absolutely amazing !' 'An incredible book' 'I could not recommend this more ' ' Perfection ' 'I cannot wait to see what comes next'
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'Her stories have the power to transform your life' Lori Gottlieb, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone 'Radically changes the way we think about mental illness, pleasure, pain, reward and stress' Daniel Levitin, bestselling author of The Organized Mind THE NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER We are a wired generation. In these fast-paced times we are constantly bombarded by high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli. From texting to social media, food to drugs, gambling to shopping, we have become addicted to fleeting and distracting pleasures that are making us sick. In Dopamine Nation , psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr Anna Lembke reveals why our relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain and what we can do about it. Bringing together cutting-edge neuroscience with the gripping real life experiences from her clinical practice, Lembke explores how contentment and connectedness are essential tools in keeping dopamine in check. This is an essential book for anyone wanting to find a balance for a happier life.
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass is the first book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that has captivated readers worldwide. Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. But something rotten dwells in the castle – and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival – and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love.
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*WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2023* THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Funny, clever and sweet’– Sunday Times ‘The much loved comic proves adept at noirish fiction in a debut whose surrealist humour sets it apart’ – Observer My name is Gary. I’m a thirty-year-old legal assistant with a firm of solicitors in London. To describe me as anonymous would be unfair but to notice me other than in passing would be a rarity. I did make a good connection with a girl, but that blew up in my face and smacked my arse with a fish slice. Gary Thorn goes for a pint with a work acquaintance called Brendan. When Brendan leaves early, Gary meets a girl in the pub. He doesn’t catch her name, but falls for her anyway. When she suddenly disappears without saying goodbye, all Gary has to remember her by is the book she was reading: The Satsuma Complex. But when Brendan goes missing, Gary needs to track down the girl he now calls Satsuma to get some answers. And so begins Gary’s quest, through the estates and pie shops of South London, to finally bring some love and excitement into his unremarkable life… A page-turning story with a cast of unforgettable characters, The Satsuma Complex is the brilliantly funny smash hit first novel by bestselling author and comedian Bob Mortimer.
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BOOK 4 IN THE BESTSELLING CANON CLEMENT MYSTERY SERIES 'The best of the new cosy crime writers' Daily Telegraph 'You'll want to take a front row pew in Champton while this delicious series unfolds' Janice Hallett It is Christmas Day and at Champton Rectory, Canon Daniel Clement and his mother Audrey are joined by the residents and guests of the big house to drink, eat and be merry. At the festive feast, peace and goodwill prevail. Until two meet under the mistletoe. One of them falls down dead. And Daniel suspects murder has returned to Champton . . . Can Daniel and Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo solve the crime and catch the Christmas killer?
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From bestselling author, Anthony Horowitz, comes a new novel in the bestselling Magpie Murders series in which editor, Susan Ryeland, uncovers the clues in an Atticus Pü nd mystery to solve a murder. 'A masterclass in mystery writing’ Ragnar Jónasson ' Expect plenty of puzzles, red herrings and juicy murders' Express 'Horowitz is a genius' Terry Deary ______________ Susan Ryeland has had enough of murder. She’s edited two novels about the famous detective, Atticus Pünd, and both times she’s come close to being killed. Now she’s back in England and she’s been persuaded to work on a third. The new ‘continuation’ novel is by Eliot Crace, grandson of Miriam Crace who was the biggest selling children’s author in the world until her death exactly twenty years ago. Eliot believes that Miriam was deliberately poisoned. And when he tells Susan that he has hidden the identity of Miriam’s killer inside his book, Susan knows she’s in trouble once again. As Susan works on Pünd’s Last Case, a story set in an exotic villa in the South of France, she uncovers more and more parallels between the past and the present, the fictional and the real world – until suddenly she finds that she has become a target herself. It seems that someone in Eliot’s family doesn’t want the book to be written. And they will do anything to prevent it . ______________ More love for Marble Hall Murders: ' Diabolically clever ' New York Times ' The computer isn’t born that can out-plot Horowitz’ The Daily Telegraph ' Worthy of Agatha Christie ' Publishers Weekly, Starred Review '[A] page-turner of a puzzle ' Washington Post 'Horowitz is one of the great masters of the contemporary page turner ’ Andrew Marr 'Anthony Horowitz is one of my all-time favourite authors . Marble Hall Murders is a beautiful read' Ryan Tubridy Readers love Marble Hall Murders : ‘A must-read !’ 5-star reader review ‘One of the top crime books of 2025 ’ 5-star reader review ‘Absolutely brilliant !’ 5-star reader review ‘ Smart , gorgeously written and compelling ’ 5-star reader review ‘An excellent whodunnit ’ 5-star reader review ‘Absolute perfection ’ 5-star reader review
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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024 'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian ‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie. Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down. But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead. All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it… THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER ‘Sweet and funny’ Closer ‘A stunning sequel… It’s genuinely difficult to put this book down – you’ll be entranced by Mortimer’s humour and obvious story-telling skills’ Press Association ‘Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity’ Heat
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OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Two childhood best friends. Torn apart by tragedy. Reunited by their search for the truth. Even if finding it means losing each other forever... A SWEEPING COMING-OF-AGE TALE, AN EPIC LOVE STORY AND A SEARING THRILLER - ALL UNFOLDING ON A VAST CANVAS ***** The Sunday Times Bestseller The New York Times Bestseller The British Book Awards Nominee The BBC Between The Covers Book Club Selection 'A tour de force' GUARDIAN 'An absolutely must-read' GILLIAN FLYNN 'A wonderful book' RICHARD OSMAN 'Entirely shattering' BONNIE GARMUS 'Luminous and heartbreaking' OBSERVER 'A brilliant work of art' JODI PICOULT ***** 'Two people are less lost than one...' There is a moment when childhood ends. For Joseph 'Patch' Macauley and Saint Brown, it comes late one summer as Patch is abducted from their hometown. Devastated, Saint devotes her days to finding her best friend. Held in total darkness, Patch is hopeless and alone - until he feels a hand in his. Though he never sees the girl, they fall in love. When he escapes, he's left with only her voice and name - and promises to spend the rest of his life searching for her. As Saint's heart breaks for the boy she lost - and the man he becomes - she will shadow his journey, to uncover the truth behind who took him. Over a lifetime driven by obsession, Patch and Saint must sacrifice everything for redemption, justice, and, ultimately, love - even if that means losing each other forever... ***** 'It's as good as everyone says. I have absolutely no doubt it's the book of the year' JENNIE GODFREY 'I've never read anything quite like it. This book will stay with you for a very long time' LUCY FOLEY 'My book of the decade' DAWN O'PORTER 'I absolutely loved it' SARA COX 'Kept me frantically turning the pages' KRISTIN HANNAH 'Breathtaking' RUTH JONES 'Amazing. Haunting. Unforgettable' PATRICIA CORNWELL 'A book to lose yourself in... A huge achievement' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Epic in every sense of the word - and some of the best characters I've ever passed my time with' ABIGAIL DEAN 'A masterpiece' ANDREA MARA 'The sort of book that only comes along once in a decade' ABIR MUKHERJEE 'The best thriller I've ever read' i NEWS 'One of the best books I've ever read' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON
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Amber applies a dash of red lipstick and checks herself out in the mirror before heading out on a date. ‘Don’t wait up!’ she calls to her housemates as she leaves. But Amber never returns home that night. Amber Slater is never seen again. The last person to see Amber was her housemate. He remembers everything she was wearing that night. He watched her leave. He listened to every word of her phone conversation with her friend before she left. He knows more about Amber’s movements than anyone. At university, she is well-liked by her fellow students and teachers. Her tutor’s voice shakes when he is questioned by the police. Some say he and Amber were very close. Too close. Some say his wife had just found out about their relationship. The manager at the restaurant where Amber was supposed to eat that night says she didn’t show up. Yet the chef at the restaurant is overly chatty about her. He wasn’t working that night. He wasn’t answering his phone. Nobody knows where he was when Amber went missing. Rumours begin to circulate about Amber, it seems that everyone has a story to tell. But when the young girl’s lifeless body is found in a local park, with her blue lips glued shut, the gossip suddenly goes quiet. As the police trace the last few hours of Amber’s life, it seems that the girl simply vanished on her way to catch her bus. And when another woman goes missing in the dead of night, it’s a race against time to find her before she too is silenced forever. Fans of crime books from Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love The Broken Ones . What readers are saying about The Broken Ones : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, what a fantastic book , I absolutely loved every page!... A rollercoaster of ups and downs and twists and turns.’ Nicki’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Amazing thriller… Kept me up all night .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tense, gripping, exciting and nerve-wracking .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another riveting instalment in this gripping and addictive series… I loved every part of it.’ Bookword86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ I loved this … I was blown away .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I wish I could give more than five stars .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Exciting and tense with so many suspects.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant… I couldn’t put it down .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love it.’ Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Absolutely amazing! … I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic. Five stars from me .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast-paced and gripping… Read it! You won’t be disappointed .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ What an amazing thriller! ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ One hell of a series .’ Nigel Adams Bookworm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Gripping and addictive . An easy five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer
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The stunning new thriller from the author who brought you the jaw-dropping twist of I Let You Go , the gasp-out-loud ending of Let Me Lie , and the loveable, unpredictable Ffion Morgan in The Last Party and A Game of Lies 'A gripping thriller loaded with humour and cleverness' ***** READER REVIEW 'A dazzling fusion of mystery, humour, and complex character dynamics' ***** READER REVIEW 'The plot is gripping and the twists are jaw-dropping' ***** READER REVIEW Even on the most desirable street, there's a dark side . . . The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular. Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There's no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why? As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors . . . *** One of TIMES Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025 *** 'Witty and ingeniously plotted with twist after brilliant twist. I loved it!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Gripping, intense and thought-provoking' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Skilfully plotted, sharply paced and wickedly funny, this is a must-read crime series' LUCY CLARKE 'Clever . . . [with] a stunning denouement' THE TIMES 'Funny, entertaining and unguessable with a fabulous cast of deeply authentic characters' RUTH MANCINI 'Satisfyingly twisty' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Has you on the edge of your seat' I PAPER 'Cracking' HEAT 'Another complete page-turner' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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From multi-million copy bestselling author Nora Roberts - a brand new thriller about an injured cop fighting to bring down a pair of twisted killers. 'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' The Guardian 'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' Heat Not everyone believes in second chances... Frustrated and bored, injured cop Sloan Cooper is looking for anything to distract her from staring down the barrel of months of slow, painful recovery. When a woman mysteriously vanishes without trace from a supermarket car park, Sloan instinctively knows there is more to this case than meets the eye. As she begins to investigate, she quickly uncovers similar cases across three states. Men and women, old and young - all with seemingly nothing in common. What is the missing piece that links the disappearances? Can Sloan solve the puzzle before another innocent victim is taken? With no clues to speak of and a list of the missing growing almost daily, it will take every ounce of Sloan's endurance to get to the dark heart of this bizarre case. She's willing to risk her life again if that's what it takes...
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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held June 30—July 5, 2025, in Anaheim, California, on “Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (3).” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ.
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'I loved this novel for its rawness, its assured writing, and its empathetic characters. Caragh Maxwell is a writer to watch.' Irish Examiner For fans of Sally Rooney and Megan Nolan comes a remarkable new Irish debut about growing up and moving backwards What do you do when you've ruined your life? You go home to your mother, if you're lucky enough still to have one. Saoirse Maher wouldn't recommend it. Leaving home wasn't supposed to be temporary. When she moved to London, Saoirse was leaving Ireland behind for good, and with it her messy, broken family. But it turns out that starting again isn't as easy as she imagined, and when her five-year relationship goes south, Saoirse finds herself out of options. And so here she is, trudging back to her mother Máire's house up a side road on the outskirts of Irish civilisation. Except the world she comes back to is nothing like the one she left behind. Her mother has a new family, and everyone else seems to be moving on. But between the drinking, drugs, and an entirely healthy, not-problematic-at-all-thanks relationship with Charlie, there's plenty to distract her. Don't look too closely, and everything's fine. Saoirse is just fine. 'This is such an absorbing read; shocking and brutal at times, but incredibly tender at others. Fans of Megan Nolan or Niamh Mulvey will love it.' NIAMH HARGAN
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Take an endless stroll through wild meadows and breathe in the sweet aroma of flowers in full bloom. The first ever guest at the little cottage on the hill is looking for an escape, but her past is not far behind her… Thirty-two-year-old ‘ice queen’ Isobel slams the cottage door and pulls the curtains shut. She has just six weeks to practise for a secret project that could save her career and no one must know she is here. When Tom, the local thatcher with eyes as blue and deep as the ocean, hears the sound of her violin on the breeze he feels a tug at his heart-strings that reminds him of happier times. Who is this mysterious new lodger, and why does she look so familiar? Desperate to find out more , Tom is devastated when Isobel refuses to enjoy everything the farm has to offer. He won’t give in, but just when it looks like Isobel is coming out of her shell, someone recognises her and the troubles from her past threaten to take away everything she has been working towards. Will the lessons Isobel learned at the little cottage help her to stand up and face the music? Will Tom ever find a way to unlock the emotion she needs to move on? If you loved the heart-warming romance in novels by Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson, you’ll adore this gorgeous, feel-good story about letting love in. What readers are saying about Summer at the Little Cottage on the Hill : ‘ Absolutely loved this one… Such an easy to read book and perfect for losing yourself for a few hours on a sunny day! A lovely heart-warming story of friendship, love and music. Wonderful! ’ Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars ‘ Simply brilliant… hooked from the first page and wanted to give it far more than the five stars … so heart-warming and romantic and uplifting and such a delight to read… has you in tears … An amazing read and so uplifting. I highly recommend I couldn't put it down at all .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Tears in my eyes and goose pimples galore!’ B Is For Book Review ‘A heart-warming, feel-good tale that will have you staying up all night to finish… A wonderful read. ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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'Bolton's dazzling plot recalls Christie at her most inventive' - Sunday Times Seven beneficiaries. Seven people who stood to gain a huge amount of money, for a reason none of them yet understood. Seven strangers receive a mysterious note informing them of their impending inheritance of billionaire Logan Quick's fortune. They each receive a token and soon embark on a doomed cruise where they will have to conquer their own demons, and each other, for a chance at the money. But someone on this boat has something to hide. Can the survivors work out the truth... or are they destined to drown? 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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' Ten Seconds will keep you up all night' HARLAN COBEN Broadchurch meets Harlan Coben in the most compulsive thriller you'll read all year. Whether you've read Twelve Secrets and Eleven Liars , or whether you're discovering Robert Gold for the first time, this is your next addictive read. __________ After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing. To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, Ben quickly discovers, was never as simple as it seemed. But time is of the essence, and soon it's not just Madeline's life on the line . . . __________ Don't miss Robert Gold's next page-turning thriller: Nine Hidden Lives is out now. PRAISE FOR ROBERT GOLD 'Superb' LISA JEWELL 'This is what every other thriller aspires to be' Reader Review 'Utterly absorbing' SHARI LAPENA 'Excellent' LEE CHILD 'My new favourite author' Reader Review 'One of a kind' JAMES PATTERSON 'Unputdownable' KARIN SLAUGHTER' ___________________
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THE UNMISSABLE ADVENTURE FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, CONN IGGULDEN Can a slave . . . become a master? AD 37. The Roman Republic has become a true empire , stretching from Egypt to the seacoast of Gaul . Sixty million people live under its rule. A scribe in a noble household on the outskirts of the empire’s greatest city , a young man who has no memory of his past or his family. Where freedom exists for the privileged few, he has only ever known a life of slavery . His name is Cormac . When Cormac’s master dies suddenly under suspicious circumstances , he finds himself furnished with documents freeing him from bondage. Surviving somewhere between slave and citizen , he quickly discovers the dangers that come with freedom. The city is a pitiless place for those without allies. But the winds of fate are shifting . Cormac’s talents – his treasured ability to read and write – will soon take him from city slums to the mines of Gaul, to the island of Britannia and back to the hills of Rome. Slave, scribe, soldier – Cormac will have to play Rome’s most dangerous game if he’s to secure wealth and power. For in this city, with skill, ambition and luck, perhaps such things can be won . . .
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From global phenomenon Callie Hart comes a highly addictive enemies-to-lovers Romantasy with razor-sharp banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance that you won't be able to put down! 🗝️ Do not touch the sword. Do not turn the key. Do not open the gate. 🗡️ In the land of the unforgiving desert, there isn't much a girl wouldn't do for a glass of water. Twenty-four-year-old Saeris Fane is good at keeping secrets. No one knows about the strange powers she possesses, or the fact that she has been picking pockets and stealing from the Undying Queen's reservoirs for as long as she can remember. But a secret is like a knot. Sooner or later, it is bound to come undone. When Saeris comes face-to-face with Death himself, she inadvertently re-opens a gateway between realms and is transported to a land of ice and snow. The Fae have always been the stuff of myth, of legend, of nightmares... but it turns out they're real, and Saeris has landed herself in the middle of a centuries-long conflict that might just get her killed. The first of her kind to tread the frozen mountains of Yvelia in over a thousand years, Saeris mistakenly binds herself to Kingfisher, a handsome Fae warrior, who has secrets and nefarious agendas of his own. He will use her Alchemist's magic to protect his people, no matter what it costs him . . . or her. Death has a name. It is Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate. His past is murky. His attitude stinks. And he's the only way Saeris is going to make it home. Be careful of the deals you make, dear child. The devil is in the details . . . N.B. Quicksilver contains depictions of graphic violence/adult situations and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. READERS LOVE QUICKSILVER ' if you love romantasy then you NEED to read this book . . . this book had the PERFECT balance of romance and plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kingfisher is officially my new book boyfriend as he is smoking (literally) but also made my heart melt at times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I never wanted this book to end! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Shadow Daddies, wolves, fairies, every creature you can imagine is in this book . I have nothing but praise for the story, the writing and the plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' The romantasy of the year! . . . This is a truly phenomenal book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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***COMING 9TH DECEMBER 2025 - THE ATOMIC HABITS WORKBOOK: OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER. PREORDER NOW*** THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE Transform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now. People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call. He calls them atomic habits. In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy. These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life. ________________________________ A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck 'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals ' Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines. ' Books of the Month, Financial Times 'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the Way
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'A classic, compulsive, taut and thrilling novel from one of the great storytellers of our time. No one does it better' CHRIS WHITAKER SHE NEEDS A LAWYER. HE NEEDS A PAYDAY. Lawyer Simon Latch is struggling with debt, gambling issues and an impending divorce. But when Eleanor Barnett, an 85-year-old widow, visits his office to secure a new will, it seems his luck has finally changed: she claims she's sitting on a $20 million fortune and no one else knows about it. Once he's hooked the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But it's a terrible mistake. Hidden secrets have a way of being found out, and when Eleanor is hospitalised after a car accident, Simon realises that nothing is as it seems. As events spiral out of control, he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn't commit: murder. The Widow is classic Grisham courtroom drama combined with a confounding murder mystery that will enthral his legion of fans. 💥350+ million copies, 45 languages, 10 blockbuster films: JOHN GRISHAM IS THE MASTER OF THE LEGAL THRILLER💥
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*Now an award-winning Apple TV+ series starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas and Jack Lowden* 'The new king of the spy thriller' Mail on Sunday In the Intelligence Service purgatory that is Slough House, where spies mockingly called the slow horses are sent to finish what is left of their careers, their boss Jackson Lamb is on his way Oxford. A former spook has turned up dead on a bus. Not an obvious target for assassination, Dickie Bow was a talented streetwalker back in the day. Good at following people, bringing home their secrets. Dickie was in Berlin with Jackson Lamb. Now Lamb's got his phone, on it the last secret Dickie ever told, and reason to believe an old-time Moscow-style op is being run in the Intelligence Service's back-yard. Once a spook, always a spook, and Dickie was one of their own. To unearth Dickie's dying secret Jackson Lamb and his crew of no-hopers is about to go live. 'Mick Herron is an incredible writer' Mark Billingham 'The spycraft of le Carré refracted through the blackly comic vision of Joseph Heller's Catch-22' Financial Times
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The silver car sits on a quiet suburban street, lit by the flicker of a nearby streetlamp. It hasn’t moved for days. Nobody noticed it arriving, and nobody knows what’s hidden inside… When Lindy Pickering answers the door to police officers, she isn’t prepared for what they tell her. Her brother, Kain, was discovered dead that morning, locked inside a car owned by her late mother. As the police begin to ask questions, Lindy admits that she and Kain hadn’t spoken in weeks, but she remains tight-lipped about the reason the siblings hated each other. When neighbours begin to gossip, it seems that everyone had a reason for wanting Kain dead and Lindy realises that she can’t trust anyone around her. And as another body is found, killed in the same way as Kain, it’s clear that someone is keeping a close eye on the investigation, and they’re prepared to kill to keep their deadly secret hidden… If you love Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, then you’ll adore this truly gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘LOVED!!!!! My favorite… So amazing… OMG… Couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I started this when the sun came up and finished when the sun went down. It was just that good… I was speechless. I couldn’t say anything for a while. I had to sit there and take it all in. Wow, wow and more wow.’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘THE BEST BOOK… What a read. I could not put this book down, I was so absorbed… A real page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Must read!! Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant. It has bestseller written all over it. What a book!… I had to remind myself to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OOOHHH I say that was one hell of a read. BRILLIANT.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… I love this… Packs a punch and keeps me breathless from beginning to end… A must-read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh my goodness… Eye-popping… Packed with mystery, suspense and nail-biting twists and turns… Hooked from beginning to end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic and gripping… I was hooked from the prologue and devoured this in one sitting… Absolutely brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely fantastic… I’m hooked on this.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One hell of a rollercoaster…twists, turns, and full-throttle speed… It just kept going and going and then going some more. It never slowed down… absolutely loved.’ bookreviewcakemaker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow… Explosive straight out of the gate and was fast paced with twists and turns galore… Loved.’ read_with_lola ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this… I felt hooked instantly and did not want to put this book down!’ emmy_lou_b ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Kept me hooked till the last page and loved every bit of it.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it and was hooked from the first chapter!… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was on the edge of my seat as I couldn’t put this down… Gripping… Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this… Amazing.’ bookloversanonuk
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A provocative and shocking look at how western society is misunderstanding and mistreating mental illness. Perfect for fans of Empire of Pain and Dope Sick. In Britain alone, more than 20% of the adult population take a psychiatric drug in any one year. This is an increase of over 500% since 1980 and the numbers continue to grow. Yet, despite this prescription epidemic, levels of mental illness of all types have actually increased in number and severity. Using a wealth of studies, interviews with experts, and detailed analysis, Dr James Davies argues that this is because we have fundamentally mischaracterised the problem. Rather than viewing most mental distress as an understandable reaction to wider societal problems, we have embraced a medical model which situates the problem solely within the sufferer and their brain. Urgent and persuasive, Sedated systematically examines why this individualistic view of mental illness has been promoted by successive governments and big business - and why it is so misplaced and dangerous.
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A GLOBAL CABAL OF HITMEN. ONE MAN STOOD IN THEIR PATH. 'Two things to make a Summer afternoon great: a Stephen Leather novel, and a cold beer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Spider keeps getting better and better' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The best series I have ever read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A group of professional killers, known as The Office, are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged. After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough. The Office must be destroyed, root and stem. Dan 'Spider' Shepherd, the secret service's most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation and unmasking its leader. But just how far is he willing to go in the name of justice . . . ? A hundred-mile-an-hour whirlwind of a novel from one of the world's most gifted thriller authors. PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER 'Let Spider draw you into his web, you won't regret it' Sun 'He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real' Daily Mail 'Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storylines he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain' Financial Times 'A master of the thriller genre' Irish Times 'Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It's like being there yourself' Chris Ryan
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It’s dark as the young woman leaves work. Crossing the empty car park alone, she thinks about the warmth of her little house. But she doesn’t make it home that night. Or ever again… Thirty years ago, Ruth Pritchard ’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Elissa , went missing. Police were called, neighbours were interviewed, and even Ruth’s own husband was investigated, but the case went unsolved. Elissa disappeared forever. Now, Ruth watches the local news and hears about another girl gone from the same streets where her beloved daughter was last seen, and her heart races. A distinctive red scarf was found at a crime scene, and she recognises it instantly. It belonged to Elissa. After Ruth alerts the police, they rush to speak to her, but nobody answers the door. Her small home stands eerily quiet. Just like her daughter before her, Ruth has vanished into thin air. Friends say that Ruth suspected someone close to home took Elissa. Others say she never trusted her husband again after he was questioned by police. Did she finally discover the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance? And will her friends and family ever see her again? From bestselling author Carla Kovach, this absolutely unputdownable crime thriller is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ OMG!!!!! … Left me shocked and speechless from the very beginning all the way up to the very end… Fantastic … Totally blew my mind .’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Heart-racing … A MUST READ!!!! … Excellent… I was completely immersed… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page… Blew me away … Heart-stopping … Loved, loved it!!!! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!! … You are in for a real treat… I was left speechless .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ My head was spinning … Finger-licking good .’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Addictive … Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end … I just love this… Brilliant .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow , Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn’t let up . Twists and turns galore.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely amazing! … gripping . I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Amazing! Totally loved every single part … I read it in one day .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous book … Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! … So many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely perfect … Fantastic … Kept me totally hooked all the way.’ Fiction Café
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Her small hands tremble and tears run down her cheeks. Shivering in the dark, damp storeroom, the little girl clutches her favourite toy dog. She cries out for help, but nobody answers. Her mother went missing last night and, as dawn breaks, there is still no sign of her. Four-year-old Cleo shakes with fear as she tells the police that her mother, Darcie , was taken by a man on their way home last night. Darcie told Cleo to run and hide, and the last thing she saw was Darcie being pushed into the back of a car. When police look into Darcie’s life, they discover a drunken argument with her best friend hours before she went missing, a dark figure seen loitering near where Cleo was found, and a recent assault allegation against a customer at Darcie’s work. It seems like everyone around the young mother was keeping secrets, but Darcie had a dark secret of her own – one she hasn’t dared tell a soul. Did Darcie’s deadly past finally catch up with her? And will she find the strength to fight for her life and keep her promise to return for her beloved daughter? If you enjoy reading Angela Marons, J M Dalgliesh and Mark Edwards then you’ll absolutely love this addictive page-turner. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ OMG!!!!! … Left me shocked and speechless from the very beginning all the way up to the very end … Fantastic … Totally blew my mind .’ Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Heart-racing … A MUST READ!!!! … Excellent… I was completely immersed… I devoured this book in one sitting and only came up for breath after I had turned the last page… Blew me away … Heart-stopping … Loved, loved it!!!! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!! … You are in for a real treat… I couldn’t believe what I was reading… I was left speechless .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow, Carla hits another one out of the park! Crazy thrill ride that just didn’t let up . Twists and turns galore.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down .’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely amazing! … Incredibly clever and gripping. I was hooked from the first page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ My head was spinning … Finger-licking good .’ B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! … Amazing! Totally loved every single part … I read it in one day .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous book … Brilliantly addictive. I loved every page. ’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Addictive … Kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end … I just love this… Brilliant .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Wow! What a great read!! … So many twists and turns… This book touched every possible emotion. Can’t recommend enough!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ Absolutely perfect … Fantastic … Kept me totally hooked all the way.’ Fiction Café
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A TikTok sensation! Sparks fly when a competitive figure skater and hockey team captain are forced to share a rink. Anastasia Allen has worked her entire life for a shot at Team USA. It looks like everything is going according to plan when she gets a full scholarship to the University of California, Maple Hills and lands a place on their competitive figure skating team. Nothing will stand in her way, not even the captain of the hockey team, Nate Hawkins. Nate’s focus as team captain is on keeping his team on the ice. Which is tricky when a facilities mishap means they are forced to share a rink with the figure skating team—including Anastasia, who clearly can’t stand him. But when Anastasia’s skating partner faces an uncertain future, she may have to look to Nate to take her shot. Sparks fly, but Anastasia isn’t worried . . . because she could never like a hockey player, right?
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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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**Elphie, the spellbinding prequel to Wicked , is out now** The global bestseller that inspired the hit musical phenomenon. Now a major movie and record-breaking box office sensation . 💚 💗 In this classic tale of good and evil, what if we weren't told the whole story? Long before Dorothy follows the yellow brick road and triumphs over the Wicked Witch of the West, a little girl with emerald-green skin is born in the land of Oz. Elphaba grows up to be smart and prickly, a lonely outsider with an extraordinary talent for magic. Arriving at university, she dares to believe she might finally fit in. But Oz isn't the haven she'd dreamed of. Some of its citizens are in grave danger, and Elphaba is determined to protect them from the Wizard's power. And when the world declares her a wicked witch, Elphaba takes matters into her own hands... This is the original novel by Gregory Maguire, first published in 1995. It is a reimagined prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and contains adult content. 🌟 Fall under the WICKED spell this year 🌟 'One of my absolute favourite books! A completely different take on the classic' 'Kept me on the edge of my seat from the second I picked it up' 'I have a penchant for fairytale retellings that are a bit dark and misunderstood villains and this ticked all my boxes' 'This is a real Oz, it makes you believe in it' 'A real joy to sink into a very different world' 'You see the Wicked Witch and Dorothy in a whole new light' 'Funny, sad and unputdownable' 'Honestly, it's better than The Wizard of Oz !' 'Wonderfully written, witty and thought provoking' 'A favourite of mine for many many years'
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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
