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Hades: the third in the thrilling Blades of Bronze historical adventure series set in Ancient Greece
The exciting new historical novel in Mark Knowles’ Blades of Bronze series. You’ve read the myths of Ancient Greece… now see how life really was in the Age of Heroes.Decades after the voyage of the fabled Argo, the last remaining Argonauts are scattered to the corners of the Greek world, old men living on past glories.
The great victory at Troy is naught but a memory. The gods have abandoned Greece. The last vestiges of once-mighty kingdoms are crumbling and the enemy is nearly at the gates.
The Age of Heroes is dead. The Sea People are coming…
Only one young man can rise up, channel the spirit of the Argonauts, and inspire and renew the heroism of old: Xandros, callow grandson of the great Jason. His mission is a desperate one, and it may yet be too late. Will the old world crumble and burn once and for all, or will a new hero rise to victory?
Reviews for the Blades of Bronze series:
‘A bold and thrilling voyage that plunges you deep into the world of ancient myth. Knowles’s storytelling captured my imagination from the very first page. Wonderfully atmospheric.’ Daisy Dunn
‘What a spectacular triumph! Knowles has taken a reassuringly familiar legend and elevated it into a new, realistic and engrossing story.’ Sam Taw
‘A deeply researched historical epic, so brilliantly brought to life I could taste the salt air on my tongue.’ Adam LofthouseRead more
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World War I: An Enthralling Guide from Beginning to End (Military History)
World War I is infamous for revolutionizing modern warfare as we know it.It is well known that World War I was kicked off by the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The world superpowers engaged in the bloodiest conflict in history at that time, with millions of casualties on either side. World War I transformed the socio-political landscape of the early 20th century and shaped the lives of countless people for decades to come.
However, there is much more to World War I than Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and the clash of the Entente and Central Powers. It was a conflict deeply rooted in hateful rivalries of the world’s most powerful states and came as a somewhat logical conclusion to the endless balancing and political maneuvering of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And it would change the course of history forever.
This book will dive into the Great War, exploring what caused it, how it unfolded, and it’s short- and long-term consequences. Here are some of the things you will learn about in this book:
- The long nineteenth century and how it affected the political landscape
- Germany and Italy’s unification
- The state of European power politics
- New technological advancements that shaped the war
- The Austro-Hungarian problem and the start of WWI
- Military activities in all theaters of the war
- The influential battles of Verdun, the Somme, Isonzo, and Gallipoli
- Trench warfare and new tactics used in the war
- The entry of the United States and the Russian Revolution
- The final moments of the war
- The Paris Peace Conference and the new world order
- And much, much more!
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Lessons: the Sunday Times bestselling new novel from the author of Atonement
The story of a life. The story of the year.
‘Lessons shows [McEwan] at the very peak of his powers. He has written his masterpiece’ Daily Telegraph
When the world is still counting the cost of the Second World War and the Iron Curtain has descended, young Roland Baines’s life is turned upside down. Stranded at boarding school, his vulnerability attracts his piano teacher, Miriam Cornell, leaving scars as well as a memory of love that will never fade.
Twenty-five years later Roland’s wife mysteriously vanishes, and he is left alone with their baby son. Her disappearance sparks of journey of discovery that will continue for decades, as Roland confronts the reality of his rootless existence and attempts to embrace the uncertainty – and freedom – of his future.
‘Ian McEwan is a masterful storyteller’ Elif Shafak
‘A beautiful book about love, loss and regret’ Observer
‘Luminous, beautifully written… about lives imperfectly lived’ Vogue
‘A whole, unruly life between the covers of a single book: a literary feat’ Spectator
‘A tour de force… A single life is silhouetted against global happenings’ Sunday Times
* A Book of the Year for The Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, Spectator, New Statesman, Washington Post, Vogue and New Yorker *
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A Holiday By Gaslight: A Victorian Christmas Novella
“Readers will easily fall for Sophie and Ned in their gaslit surroundings.” —Library Journal, starred reviewA Courtship of Convenience
Sophie Appersett is quite willing to marry outside of her class to ensure the survival of her family. But the darkly handsome Mr. Edward Sharpe is no run-of-the-mill London merchant. He’s grim and silent. A man of little emotion–or perhaps no emotion at all. After two months of courtship, she’s ready to put an end to things.
A Last Chance for Love
But severing ties with her taciturn suitor isn’t as straightforward as Sophie envisioned. Her parents are outraged. And then there’s Charles Darwin, Prince Albert, and that dratted gaslight. What’s a girl to do except invite Mr. Sharpe to Appersett House for Christmas and give him one last chance to win her? Only this time there’ll be no false formality. This time they’ll get to know each other for who they really are.
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Assistant to the Villain: No.1 New York Times bestseller from a TikTok sensation! The most hilarious grumpy sunshine romantasy book of 2023
A #1 New York Times bestseller from the creator of a viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance.
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage’s employment status isn’t just important, it’s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer-naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work… and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find….
Readers have fallen head over heels for Assistant to the Villain:
‘The slow burn romance was done so well – all the tension and build up with the characters’ relationship had me grinning like crazy’
‘I absolutely raced through this novel . . . I loved this book so much, it was laugh out loud funny, the characters were amazing and the tension was high!’
‘The perfect one-sitting binge read for any fantasy or rom-com lover’
‘Perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud writing!’Read more
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The Safety Net (Inspector Montalbano mysteries Book 25)
Set on the coast of Sicily, The Safety Net is the twenty-fifth novel in the bestselling Inspector Montalbano series by Andrea Camilleri.
***Adapted for BBC4’s Inspector Montalbano series***
Vigàta is bustling as the new filming location for a Swedish television series set in 1950. In the production frenzy, the director asks the locals to track down movies and vintage photos to faithfully recreate the air of Vigàta at that time. Meanwhile, Montalbano is grappling with a double mystery, one that emerges from the past and another that leads him into the future . . .
Engineer Ernesto Sabatello, rummaging in the attic of his house, finds some films shot by his father between 1958 and 1963, always on the same day, 27th March, and always the same shot: the outside wall of a country house. Montalbano hears the story and, intrigued, begins to investigate its meaning.
Meanwhile, a middle school is threatened by a group of armed men, and a closer look at the case finds Montalbano looking into the students themselves and delving into the world of social media.
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The Silk Road: Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran: A Travel Companion
Stretching from the ancient Chinese capital of Xian across the expanses of Central Asia to Rome, the Silk Road was, for 1,500 years, a vibrant network of arteries that carried the lifeblood of nations across the world. Along a multitude of routes everything was exchanged: exotic goods, art, knowledge, religion, philosophy, disease and war. From the East came silk, precious stones, tea, jade, paper, porcelain, spices and cotton; from the West, horses, weapons, wool and linen, aromatics, entertainers and exotic animals. From its earliest beginnings in the days of Alexander the Great and the Han dynasty, the Silk Road expanded and evolved, reaching its peak during the Tang dynasty and the Byzantine Empire and gradually withering away with the decline of the Mongol Empire.
In this beautifully illustrated book, which covers the Central Asian section of the Silk Road – from Lake Issyk-kul through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, the Kyzyl Kum Desert, Khiva and Merv to Herat, Kabul and Iran – Jonathan Tucker uses travellers’ anecdotes and a wealth of literary and historical sources to celebrate the cultural heritage of the countries that lie along the Silk Road and illuminate the lives of those who once travelled through the very heart of the world.Read more
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Learning Theories Simplified: …and how to apply them to teaching
Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey’s educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you’re running out of time and patience making sense of Carol Dweck’s mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience?
Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this ′dip-in, dip-out′ guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores 130 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit teaching and learning.
Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words, followed by a ′how to use it′ section.
What′s new to this edition:
- A new early childhood theorists section
- A new communication theories section
- Additional ‘on trend’ theorists throughout
- New ‘critical view’ features added to each entry.
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The Nurse’s Holiday Swap: Curl up with this magical Christmas romance! (Boston Christmas Miracles, Book 1) (Mills & Boon Medical)
From single in Hawaii to ‘it’s complicated’ in Boston!
In this Boston Christmas Miracles story, top of paediatric nurse Ailani’s wish-list is a white Christmas, so swapping sunny Hawaii for a stint on a Boston children’s ward is unmissable. Ailani expects icy temperatures…but her boss, Javier, is scorching hot! This single dad’s disillusioned with everything. And while Ailani has lost more than most, she’s determined to prove he’s wrong. Can she do it before the holidays are over?
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A Life in Movies: Stories from 50 years in Hollywood
“A lively memoir . . . a first-hand work of cinema history . . . the testament of a pivotal figure in American moviemaking.” —Martin ScorseseThe list of films Irwin Winkler has produced in his more-than-fifty-year career is extraordinary: Rocky, Goodfellas, Raging Bull, De-Lovely, The Right Stuff, Creed, and The Irishman. His films have been nominated for fifty-two Academy Awards, including five movies for Best Picture, and have won twelve.
In A Life in Movies, his charming and insightful memoir, Winkler tells the stories of his career through his many films as a producer and then as a writer and director, charting the changes in Hollywood over the past decades. Winkler started in the famous William Morris mailroom and made his first film—starring Elvis—in the last days of the old studio system. Beginning in the late 1960s, and then for decades to come, he produced a string of provocative and influential films, making him one of the most critically lauded, prolific, and commercially successful producers of his era.
This is an engrossing and candid book, a beguiling exploration of what it means to be a producer, including purchasing rights, developing scripts, casting actors, managing directors, editing film, and winning awards. Filled with tales of legendary and beloved films, as well as some not-so-legendary and forgotten ones, A Life in Movies takes readers behind the scenes and into the history of Hollywood.
“Charming and anecdote packed . . . popcorn for movie nerds.” —Newsweek
“A deftly written recollection of an eventful and happy life in a precarious and, frankly, insane business; a remarkably clear-eyed look behind the scenes of moviemaking.” —Kevin Kline
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Mélusine (The Doctrine of Labyrinths)
“[An] extraordinary first fantasy novel focuses on two captivating characters . . . [A] highly original writer with her own unique voice.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
From an award-winning author, the first book in the spellbinding series, The Doctrine of Labyrinths
Welcome to Mélusine , a city as wondrous as it is corrupt. Within its walls lies a stronghold of power and magic, a shining setting for the brilliant Felix Harrowgate. A well-respected wizard and darling of the court, Felix harbors sordid secrets from his peers in the aristocracy: a dark past in which a sadistic wizard enslaved him body and mind, even as he schooled Felix in how to walk among noblemen as if he were one of them. An abuser Felix believes himself free of, until a return to his former master’s lair leads to his harrowing fall from grace.
Broken, lost, Felix finds an unlikely accomplice in Mildmay the Fox. Trained to be an assassin, surviving as a thief, Mildmay knows what it is to be hunted. When fate brings the weakened wizard and the wanted killer together, they escape Mélusine, traveling through strange lands where they encounter peculiar magic and powerful demons. A world where shocking secrets will be laid bare—dark truths that will bind them together forever.
“A lush novel, rife with decadent magic.” —Jacqueline Carey, New York Times–bestselling author of the Kushiel’s Legacy series
“A spellbinding, gut-wrenching, breathtaking quest that resonates with truth and heart.” —Joan D. Vinge, Hugo and Locus award-winning author of The Snow Queen
“[Addison’s] characters deserve a standing ovation.” —Booklist, starred review
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Fall for You
Carson Ballard isn’t only lactose intolerant—he’s intolerable. No wonder his assistant quit on him without notice.Okay, okay, he has a right to be angry at me for dumping an armful of sticky breakfast plates on his head. It was an accident, I swear.
But now I’m out of a job—not that I’m any good at waiting tables—and Carson’s mother is offering to hire me.There’s no way I can work for him. I may be from the sticks, but Davis Turner is nobody’s fool. Not anymore.
I refuse to be Carson’s next victim. Something will turn up. I’ll take anything. As long as I can hide away in the city, where my ex can’t find me.
Except my bank account is at rock bottom and rent is due. I’m running out of food. And time.I guess I have to work for Carson. He’ll be my boss—nothing more. I can keep things professional.
There’s just one little problem.
Carson may not be as horrible as I thought. He’s trying so hard to right the wrongs of his father and brother, who left him with a mess most people would walk away from.
But Carson Ballard isn’t most people. And he won’t accept defeat.Damn you, Carson.
Why do you have to be so nice…so generous…so wickedly funny and so, so sexy?
You’re offering me a future…if I can ignore the mistakes of my past.
You’re an impossible man who’s making everything possible.How can I not fall for you?
Fall for You is a low-angst, high-heat MM romance about a closet romantic who doesn’t know the difference between a zip file and a zip-lock bag, and a computer whiz masquerading (and failing) as a waiter who has trouble holding onto his plates…and his heart.
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The Man of Her Dreams: the brilliant new rom-com from the author of London, With Love
‘Romantic, funny, sweet and sexy’ MARIAN KEYES
‘The funny, clever, deeply romantic, sinfully sexy, devastatingly heartbreaking, perfectly uplifting book of your dreams’ CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN
‘A very swoony, sexy, warm read’ CESCA MAJOR
Is he too good to be true?
Meet Theo. Handsome, sexy, funny. kind. And he can cook.
He’s literally the man of Esme’s dreams. But Esme’s sensible enough to know that you can’t just manifest your perfect boyfriend then have him turn up on your doorstep.
Or can you?
All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!
‘A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL’ – Marian Keyes
‘Wonderful – romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down’ – Louise O’Neill
‘Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh’ – Laura Jane Williams
‘Epically romantic yet utterly relatable’ – Holly Miller
‘Beautiful’ – Lindsey Kelk
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Olivia and the Masked Duke: A Steamy Friends to Lovers Victorian Romance (Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels Book 1)
A new historical romance series from USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway
“A very hot and perfectly paced page turner, all the way to happily ever after.” -NPR
Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award & the Passionate Plume
He saved her life when she was a girl. Now she is a woman determined to heal his heart…
Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod, cherished daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Strathaven, has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and secret crush, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. When Livy joins Lady Charlotte Fayne’s charity for young ladies and discovers that it is a front for a covert investigative agency, she is thrilled. Livy dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire.
Notorious widower Ben Wodehouse, the Duke of Hadleigh, has only one goal in mind: redemption. After his tortured past, he channels his demons toward helping others, and the last thing he wants or deserves is innocence. Yet temptation taunts him by transforming the little girl he once saved into an alluring young woman. A dozen years younger than him and the daughter of his friend, Livy is everything he cannot have…and everything he needs.
Will perilous secrets, past and present, tear Livy and Ben apart? Will succumbing to their forbidden desires lead to their happily ever after? Find out in this steamy, friends-to-lovers age gap romance filled with mystery and adventure!
Grace’s books feature sizzling hot historical romance, fun and feel-good happily ever afters, and exciting mystery and adventure. Her books are standalones which can also be enjoyed as part of her interconnected series.
LADY CHARLOTTE’S SOCIETY OF ANGELS (hot Victorian romance series)
#1 Olivia and the Masked Duke (Olivia & Ben)
#2 Pippa and the Prince of Secrets (Pippa & Cullen)
#3 Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl (Fiona & Thomas)
#4 Glory and the Master of Shadows (Glory & Wei)
#5 Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster (Preorder)GAME OF DUKES (hot Victorian romance series)
#1 The Duke Identity (Tessa & Harry)
#2 Enter the Duke (Maggie & Ransom)
#3 Regarding the Duke (Gabby & Garrity)
#4 The Duke Redemption (Beatrice & Wick)
#5 The Return of the Duke (Fancy & Severin)
#6 Steamy Winter Wishes: A Hot Historical Romance Short Story (featuring characters from all of Grace’s series)HEART OF ENQUIRY (hot Regency romance series)
Prequel novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
#1 The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
#2 M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
#3 The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
#4 The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
#5 Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
#6 The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Rosie)MAYHEM IN MAYFAIR (hot Regency romance series)
#1 Her Husband’s Harlot (Helena & Nicholas)
#2 Her Wanton Wager (Percy & Gavin)
#3 Her Protector’s Pleasure (Marianne & Ambrose)
#4 Her Prodigal Passion (Charity & Paul)Praise for Grace’s Books:
“The chemistry between the characters is absolutely explosive…This was an incredibly steamy, emotional, and all-consuming read that I could read again and again.” -Candace, Goodreads
“This writer to me is in the leagues of Johanna Lindsey, Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn and Amanda Quick.” -Kathie, Amazon
“Callaway is a talented writer and as skilled at creating a vivid sense of the Regency period as she is at writing some of the best, most sensual love scenes I’ve read in a long while.” -Night Owl Reviews
“Grace Callaway is becoming one of my all-time favorite authors. The Kent’s remind me so much of the Mallory-Anderson saga from Johanna Lindsay or the Spy series from Julie Garwood. I’ve read those books so many times and now I find myself rereading Grace’s books.” -Vivian, Amazon
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Four Aunties and a Wedding: The laugh-out-loud romantic comedy novel from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties – winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize (Aunties, Book 2)
They vow to make it a day to remember…
The laugh-out-loud new novel from the bestselling author of Dial A For Aunties, winner of the Comedy Women In Print Prize 2021
‘Funny, razor-sharp and full of twists, this is a fantastic second novel from one of the funniest voices in fiction!’ My Weekly
It’s supposed to be the perfect day…
After getting away with literal murder, Meddy can’t wait to settle down and marry the love of her life, Nathan. She’s found the dress, got the dream venue at Christ Church College, Oxford, plus having a destination wedding comes with the added bonus of not having to invite her very large extended family.…But is it even a wedding if nobody gets killed?
Although when her meddling aunties get involved, Meddy knows her wedding is going to be anything but quiet. Even though there’s no dead body hidden in the freezer this time, for better or worse, it’s certainly going to be a day she’s never going to forget…––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Real readers LOVE Jesse Sutanto:
‘Another rip-roaring laugh-out-loud comedy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Get ready for wedding day hijinks like you’ve never seen before’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved the zany plot, the aunties, and their banter’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful breath of fresh air’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Hilarious and addictive’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The aunties are brilliant characters, portrayed with such love that they avoid being stereotyped’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Perfect mood-lifter and the perfect antidote to the current state of the world’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘The best book I’ve read so far this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely hilarious and had me in stitches’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Jesse Sutanto is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Read more
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The Troop: Tiktok’s favourite horror novel!
‘THE TROOP scared the hell out of me, and I couldn’t put it down. Not for the faint-hearted’ STEPHEN KING
He felt something touch his hand. Which is when he looked down.
For the scouts of Troop 52, three days of camping, hiking and survival lessons on Falstaff Island is as close as they’ll get to a proper holiday.
Which was when he saw it.
But when an emaciated figure stumbles into their camp asking for food, the trip takes a horrifying turn. The man is not just hungry, he’s sick. Sick in a way they have never seen before.
Which was when he screamed.
Cut off from the mainland, the troop face a terror far worse than anything they could have made up around a campfire. To survive they will have to fight their fears, the elements…and eventually each other.
Winner of the inaugural James Herbert Award, THE TROOP is a novel that will not fail to get under your skin…
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The Last House on Needless Street: The Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick
*** THE THRILLING RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK ***
*** THE BBC TWO BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ***
***ONE OF THE TIMES BEST THRILLER BOOKS OF 2021***
*** THE TIMES NO.4 BESTSELLER ***
*** THE #1 KINDLE BESTSELLER ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH
OBSERVER THRILLER OF THE MONTH‘I haven’t read anything this exciting since Gone Girl’ – STEPHEN KING
‘One of the most extraordinary thrillers of the year’ – DAILY MAIL
‘A dark, audacious highwire act of a novel’ – GUARDIAN
________________________________________This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his young daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street.
All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies. An unspeakable secret binds the family together, and when a new neighbour moves in next door, the truth may destroy them all. Because there’s something buried in the dark forest at the end of Needless Street. But it’s not what you think…
From the multiple award-winning author of Little Eve and Rawblood, this extraordinary tale will thrill and move readers. A work of incredible imagination and heartbreaking beauty.
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________________________________________‘Catriona Ward is the new face of literary dark fiction’ – SARAH PINBOROUGH
‘Books like this don’t come around too often’ – JOANNE HARRIS
‘Believe the hype… a masterclass’ – KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE
‘A chilling and beautiful masterpiece of suspense. I was completely enthralled’ – JOE HILL
‘A masterpiece. Beautiful, heartbreaking and quietly uplifting’ – ALEX NORTH
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KENNEDY 35: The gripping new spy action thriller from the master of the 21st century espionage novel (BOX 88, Book 3)
The third book in Charles Cumming’s gripping new thriller series surrounding BOX 88 – a covert intelligence organization that operates below the radar.
*SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH*
*FINANCIAL TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR*
*WATERSTONES BEST ESPIONAGE THRILLERS OF 2023*
1995: In the wake of the Rwandan genocide, 24-year-old spy Lachlan Kite and his girlfriend, Martha Raine, are sent to Senegal on the trail of a hunted war criminal. The mission threatens to spiral out of control, forcing Kite to make choices that will have devastating consequences not only for his career at top-secret intelligence agency BOX 88, but also for his relationship with Martha.
2023: Eric Appiah, an old friend from Kite’s days at school and an off-the-record BOX 88 asset, makes contact with explosive information about what happened all those years ago in West Africa. When tragedy strikes, Kite must use all his resources to bring down a criminal network with links to international terror … and protect Martha from possible assassination.
Praise for KENNEDY 35
‘A bold choice of setting, which adds skilful dabs of colour to a tightly wrought tale’ The Times
‘A compelling exploration of the consequences of realpolitik and the intermingling of the personal with the political’ Guardian
‘Cumming marshals his twin time frames expertly and illuminates an awful chapter in recent history. A first-rate spy thriller’ Mail on Sunday
‘Atmospheric and packed with threat, it thrills on every single page’ Daily Mail
‘An enthralling, haunting work…taking the spy thriller to a new level of storytelling’ Financial Times
‘A compelling depiction of the various layers of infamy involved in an appalling blot on the history of humanity’ Literary Review
What Readers are saying about KENNEDY 35
‘I couldn’t put this down… a cracking read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fast-paced and tightly plotted. If you love Ian Fleming you will adore this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Charles Cumming has a fantastic way of bringing espionage thrillers to life’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Gripping, intricate, smart and suspenseful story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Plenty of action and a terrific plot, well told’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Freshman (College Years Book 1)
Tony Sorrento.Tall, dark and…mysterious. Football player.
Some random guy I flirted with while out of town visiting my father.
Turns out we go to the same college. Even weirder, we discover our fathers are business rivals. And when they find out we had a minor situation-ship, they forbid us from dating.
Easy enough to do. Our campus is huge. I can avoid him.
But I keep running into Mr. Tall, Dark and Mysterious everywhere I go. I mean, I’m not one to chase after a sexy jock but I start to realize he’s difficult to resist. And he’s just as into me as I’m into him.
Defying our fathers’ wishes means we need to keep whatever it is we’re doing secret. Totally fine. We can be just friends. Even if what we’re doing quickly switches to friends with benefits, and then turns into…something more.
We might be asking for trouble, but maybe being with Tony is worth the risk.
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The Sophomore (College Years Book 2)
“The College Years series is truly just the gift that keeps on giving and ‘The Sophomore’ was the absolute perfect story for Ellie and Jackson.” – Stacie R., GoodreadsJackson Rivers.
Popular. Gorgeous. Talented.
My not-so-secret crush.
And my biggest weakness.
I’ve stood by him for years. Been a friend every time he needed one, but he doesn’t see me. Not like I want him to.
Move on, my friends said. Find someone new. Someone who gets you. I know they’re right. I’m only a friend to him. He’s never going to see me like I see him. So I take their advice, and try to move on.
But Jackson is always right there. In my face. Running to my rescue. And when I meet someone else, Jackson isn’t having it. For some reason, he’s suddenly determined to stay in my life. Right by my side.
Now he says he wants me, but does he want an actual relationship? Or is that he can’t stand the thought of losing me to another guy?
It’s time to find out If I’m who Jackson really wants…and I’m going to make him work for it.
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The Pumpkin Spice Café: TikTok Made Me Buy It (Dream Harbor, Book 1)
‘This is everything I love! Cozy small town romance, fall vibes, coffee house vibes, and grumpy x sunshine trope that was done perfectly!’
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley Reviewer
The Sunday Times bestseller
When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job.
Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her.
Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes…
The Pumpkin Spice Cafe is a cozy romantic novel for fans of Gilmore Girls, with a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!
Tropes:
– grumpy x sunshine
– small town
– found family
Readers have fallen for Dream Harbor, will you?
‘Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate, the cast of people around Jeanie and Logan amazing, the story soooo heartwarming’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ooohh I adored this! Fall setting, small town, coffee shop, grumpy sunshine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book makes my heart happy!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As a lover of fall and small town romance, this book was the perfect kind of romance for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was a gorgeous cinnamon spiced huge mug of psl and cozy jumpers and autumn leaves sort of a book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Gold: The next exciting novel in the TikTok-beloved, smash-hit series by the Sunday Times bestseller (Plated Prisoner, 5)
The latest novel in the smash-hit Plated Prisoners by Sunday Times bestselling author Raven Kennedy
‘Find me in another life. Find me in them all’
It all ends now. . .
But Every end is also a beginning.
I was supposed to die. If it weren’t for Slade, I would have. But he tore a hole the world I know and I went through it. To Annwyn. To home.
Annwyn is the realm of the fae, a magical place full of beauty and danger.
Here, I am known as Lyäri Ulvêre – the golden one gone. And there are people in this world who want to keep me that way.
But I am not that girl in the gilded cage anymore, and I won’t be used again. Nor stopped on my way back to Slade.
I am my own woman. And I will find him. In this world, or the next.
‘An emotional rollercoaster of a book that brings vivid and layered characters into a magical realm. The world building and pace is intricate and fast, this is a book you will race through’ Glamour
Praise for The Plated Prisoner Series
‘Raven writes with a magic that comes to life on the page. Every single word gleams like gold’ Beck Michaels, author of Divine Blood
‘This is one of those series that started off phenomenal, and only gets better with every subsequent book’ Laura Thalassa, author of The Bargainer Series
‘An astonishing world with captivating characters and a story you won’t be able to put down’ Ivy Asher, author of The Osseous Chronicles and The Lost Sentinel Series
‘This series is amazing and I can’t recommend it enough.’ Kay Thatcher, author of Prince of Blades
‘TEN GILDED STARS! Remarkably original. . . gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous’ Olivia Wildenstein
‘An emotional rollercoaster’ Elizabeth Brown, author of Blood Crown
*Gleam by Raven Kennedy featured on The Sunday Times bestseller list May 2023*
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Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
An easy-to-understand primer on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are driving the next technological revolution. If you want to get in on the action, this book helps you understand what these technologies are, their history, how they’re being used, and how they’ll affect consumers both personally and professionally in the very near future.
With VR and AR poised to become mainstream within the next few years, an accessible book to bring users up to speed on the subject is sorely needed—and that’s where this handy reference comes in! Rather than focusing on a specific piece of hardware (HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, iOS ARKit) or software (Unity, Unreal Engine), Virtual & Augmented Reality For Dummies offers a broad look at both VR and AR, giving you a bird’s eye view of what you can expect as they continue to take the world by storm.
* Keeps you up-to-date on the pulse of this fast-changing technology
* Explores the many ways AR/VR are being used in fields such as healthcare, education, and entertainment
* Includes interviews with designers, developers, and technologists currently working in the fields of VR and AR
Perfect for both potential content creators and content consumers, this book will change the way you approach and contribute to these emerging technologies.
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Men-of-War: Life in Nelson’s Navy
Out of print for many years, this is a brand new edition of the definitive companion to the acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin series of novels, written by the author himself.
What was daily life in Nelson’s navy really like, for everyone from the captain down to the rawest recruit? What did they eat? What songs did they sing? What was the schedule of watches? How were the officers and crew paid, and what was the division of prize-money?
These questions and many more are answered in Patrick O’Brian’s elegant narrative, which includes wonderful anecdotal material on the battles and commanders that established Britain’s naval supremacy.
The meticulously researched text and imagery together provide an unparalleled insight into life during wartime in the Napoleonic era, and offer a wonderfully evocative companion to the world of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin.
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Her Royal Spyness
The author of the Molly Murphy mysteries now turns her attentions to the mischief, mishaps and musings of minor English royalty
My ridiculously long name is Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie. Thirty-fourth in line for the throne, I am, as they say, flat broke. When my brother Binky cut off my meager allowance, I bolted from Scotland – and my engagement to Fish-Face (I mean, Prince Siegfried) – for London, where I have:
a) built a fire in the hearth – entirely on my own, thank you very much
b) fallen for an absolutely unsuitable Irish peer
c) made a few quid housekeeping incognito, and
d) been summoned by the Queen Herself to spy on her playboy son.Less than thrilled with this last bit, I’m wondering what to do, when an arrogant Frenchman – who was trying to swipe our family estate! – winds up dead in my bathtub. Now, my new job is to clear that very long family name . . .
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In the Lion’s Den: A tale of romance and rivalry, the latest Victorian historical fiction novel from the multi-million copy bestselling author of books like A Woman of Substance
From the bestselling author of A Woman of Substance, a page-turning epic Victorian historical family saga.
London 1889: Victorian London is a place of wealth, privilege and poverty, a city of extremes. For James Falconer, who grew up as a barrow boy on a London market, it is a city of opportunity.
Working his way up Henry Malvern’s trading company in Piccadilly, James faces fraud and betrayal. A fierce rivalry develops with Henry’s daughter and heir Alexis – but their animosity masks a powerful attraction.
Embarking on a love affair with the daughter of Russian émigrés, James’s life begins to transform. But as treachery and danger threaten, a secret comes to light that will change his life forever. James must decide where his future lies – with Henry Malvern or following his own dream…
Gripping, dramatic and bringing the England of Queen Victoria and the British Empire vividly to life, In the Lion’s Den is a sweeping historical epic from one of our finest storytellers, creator of A Woman of Substance.
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The Horror of Haglin House: A totally enthralling Victorian crime thriller (The Violet Thorn Mysteries Book 1)
Home is where the horror is…
Jilted thriller writer Lady Violet Thorn has withdrawn to the Suffolk market town of Montford with two servants and her leading character, the adventuress Ruby Gibson, for company.
Violet’s peace is disturbed when a stranger asks her for help, claiming that a friend is being kept prisoner in her own home. Her visitor seems so afraid that Violet, despite her scepticism, is persuaded to investigate.
A woman is killed outside Violet’s house, then another murdered in the town and, as the deaths mount up, she becomes convinced that they all lead to one place: the increasingly forbidding Haglin House, and whoever lives there…
M.R.C. Kasasian returns with a fresh, witty and totally enthralling take on the classic crime genre, perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz, M. C. Beaton and Oscar De Muriel.
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Personal Injuries (Kindle County Book 5)
A portrayal of imperfect justice, Personal Injuries is Scott Turow’s fifth Kindle County legal thriller.
Robbie Feaver is a successful personal injury lawyer, with a burgeoning practice, a way with the ladies and a beautiful wife he loves – who is dying of an incurable illness. He also has a secret bank account where he occasionally deposits funds which make their way into the pockets of judges who decide Robbie’s cases.
Robbie is apprehended and, in exchange for leniency, agrees to ‘wear a wire’ as he continues to try to fix decisions. The FBI agent assigned to supervise him goes by the alias of Evon Miller. She is stocky, lonely, uncomfortable in her skin, and impervious to Robbie’s charms. And she carries secrets of her own . . .
As the law tightens its net, Robbie’s and Evon’s stories will converge thrillingly and ultimately tragically . . .
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What’s in a Name?: Residents of Ashwick Hall Book 1
Miss Emma Wynn has spent the last year at Ashwick Hall under the protection of Lady Westcliffe. Her uncle and brother think her dead and must continue to do so until she attains her majority. She must prove she is a fit guardian to re-establish herself and protect her brother. When permitted to visit her friend, Lady Eagleton, she is drawn to the reclusive Mr Carne. She suspects, however, that some scandal is attached to him, and she cannot afford to be tainted by association.Falsely accused of a heinous act, Mr Oliver Carne returns from India a broken man, his name besmirched and his career in ruins. He retreats to the estate his uncle left him in Cornwall, refusing all visitors. But when his neighbour, The Marquess of Eagleton, lures him from his self-imposed isolation, he meets Miss Emma Wynn and begins to realise he might have even more to lose if he doesn’t reclaim his honour.
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Duvet Day: The laugh out loud, feel good romantic comedy for the new year!
‘Feel-good, fast-paced and fabulous fun!’ Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley
‘Full of sparkle, charm and properly laugh-out-loud moments! Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Italy
The laugh-out-loud romcom of the year! Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Beth O’Leary and Jasmine Guillory.
Young lawyer Alexa Humphries’s one true love is her precious duvet, yet she is torn from its comforting embrace every morning while the foxes are still scavenging the bins outside and doesn’t get back until long after most normal people are already asleep. Worn down by the endless demands of her suspicious boss and her competitive, high-flying housemate and fellow lawyer, Zara, Alexa barely recognises herself anymore. This wasn’t how life was supposed to be.
But today is different. Today, Alexa just cannot get out of bed to face the world. Everyone deserves a duvet day, don’t they?
Emily’s novel Take a Chance on Greece won the Romantic Comedy award at the Romantic Novelists’ Association awards 2023
Readers can’t get enough of Duvet Day!
‘I loved this gorgeous romp of a read!’ Liz Fenwick
‘A rollercoaster of a romance!’ Pernille Hughes, bestselling author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World
‘Funny, romantic, and exactly what everyone needs right now’ Rachael Lucas, bestselling author of The Telephone Box Library
‘I read this book in a day…Definitely a page turner’ Donna
‘Witty and uplifting’ Whitney
‘I’ve discovered a new favourite romcom author – hurray!!! Light hearted (and yet full of heart!), hilarious, uplifting and sweet’ I.A. Writes
‘A fun enjoyable book that I highly recommend’ Cathy
‘I loved this book, it was very funny and gave some light relief. The writing style reminded me of Beth O’Leary or Helly Acton’ Cally
‘Such an easy and fun read’ Bee
‘A funny, charming, light hearted read’ Isabelle
‘Oh my gosh, this book was hilarious! I zipped through it and was sadden to realise I finished it so fast’ Karen
‘It was a joy to get an early look at this new book. It was so funny and charming’ Marti
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The Dom’s Deal: A Dark Contemporary BDSM Romance (The Pleasure Wars Book 1)
For one year, I belong to him…If you told me six weeks ago, I’d be bound, on my knees, and aching for the touch of a ridiculously handsome man who completely infuriates me—I’d call you insane.
Back then, I was an innocent, struggling grad student, juggling two jobs and barely making ends meet.
The extent of my naughty side was reading 50 shades of Grey a few times.
That’s when arrogant, brooding Killian Abernathy walked into my coffee shop—and my life.
He offered me the one thing I didn’t have but desperately needed. A multi-million-dollar payday to become his wife for the next year.
There’s just one catch.
Killian’s deal comes with his terms. And he has needs.
Kinky. Dark. Depraved needs—and if I want my money, he expects me to be the one to fulfill them…SCROLL UP AND ONE CLICK The Dom’s Deal, part one in the tantalizing dark romance trilogy, The Pleasure Wars. Now a complete series!
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A Duke to Seal the Deal: A Historical Regency Romance Novel
“I’ve never met a woman like you before.”After being a pariah to the ton and her family’s eyes, wallflower Charlotte has no other choice but to trust the promise of a proposal her suitor has written in his letters. But even her last hope crumbles down when he announces his engagement to another…
A confident Duke like Luke never expects to be so intrigued by an untamed lady. Yet, Charlotte’s honesty sways his thoughts and even though he can never admit his feelings, he can’t help but try to protect her.
Charlotte accepts Luke’s proposal of a pretend courtship to avenge her suitor’s betrayal. But as his friendly assistance turns into love, their newfound happiness is interrupted by a scandal and the malevolent machinations of a foe…
*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Duke to Seal the Deal is the novel for you.
An enchanting regency romance of 60,000 words (around 300 pages), written by Tiffany Baton and published by Cobalt Fairy.
No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
Grab “A Duke to Seal the Deal” today to discover Tiffany’s fantastic story!
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The Final Reckoning (McMurtrie and Drake Legal Thrillers Book 4)
His last challenge: live long enough to save the lives of those he loves.
Cold-blooded killer JimBone Wheeler blames Tom McMurtrie for putting him on death row. He once vowed that he’d bring “a reckoning” on Tom and everyone the southern lawyer holds dear. When Wheeler escapes from prison, he aims to fulfill his promise. Victim by victim, he’s getting closer to his ultimate target. But for Tom, who’s dying of cancer, the role of savior and protector is a struggle that is becoming more desperate by the hour.
As the body count mounts, Tom, his partner, Rick Drake, and his best friend, Bocephus Haynes, brace for a confrontation like nothing they have ever faced before. This battle will be waged not in a courthouse but on the streets and fields of north Alabama. With all those he loves at risk, Tom must save his family, his friends, and his legacy from a killer whose hunger for retribution knows no bounds.
Now, as time ticks down and fate and vengeance close in, who will survive Wheeler’s final reckoning?
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Damage: A jaw-dropping legal thriller to take your breath away
From New York Times bestseller John Lescroart comes an explosive look at the seductive power of revenge and the terrible costs of justice. Perfect for fans of Faye Kellerman and John Grisham.
‘Damage will leave you gasping’ – Suspense Magazine
The Curtlees are the most powerful family in San Francisco, unscrupulous billionaires who’ve lined every important pocket in the Bay Area. So when Ro Curtlee was convicted of rape and murder a decade ago, the fallout for those who helped to bring him to justice was swift and uncompromising. The jury foreman was fired from his job. The lead prosecutor’s dreams of becoming DA were dashed. And head homicide detective Abe Glitsky was reassigned to the police department’s payroll office. And then Ro Curtlee’s lawyers won him a retrial, and he was released from jail. Within twenty-four hours, a fire kills the original trial’s star witness, and then a second fire claims another participant in the case, Abe is convinced: Ro is out for revenge. But with no hard evidence can Abe stop the violence before he finds himself in its crosshairs? How much more can he sacrifice to put Ro back behind bars and just how far across the line is he prepared to go in pursuit of justice?
What readers are saying about Damage:
‘A great plot, great characters and a lot of late nights reading just one more page’
‘A righteous and very cleverly constructed thriller’
‘This story built up a lot of emotion within me: empathy for the victims and hate for the perpetrators. The wish for justice was intensely felt’
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Juror No. 3: A gripping legal thriller (Ruby Bozarth series)
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
_________________A RACIALLY CHARGED MURDER SPLITS A TOWN IN TWO
Ruby Bozarth, a newcomer to Rosedale, Mississippi, is also fresh to the Mississippi Bar – and she faces an impossible task defending a college football star accused of murder.
The victim is a young woman from one of the town’s oldest families, and Rosedale’s upper crust are howling for blood.
Then news breaks of a second murder, and lurid, intertwining investigations unfold.
Ruby discovers that no one in Rosedale can be trusted, especially the twelve men and women on the jury.
They may be hiding the biggest secret of all.
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The Wedding Guest: A completely twisty and unputdownable psychological thriller
‘Utterly gripping… Compelling… Completely gripped me from the first chapter… A read-in-one-sitting type of book… I was left speechless!… All the stars’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I’m trying hard to be the perfect bride as I drift across the beach towards my handsome new husband, Jeremy. I can see him standing tall at the altar with his adorable little daughter Lexi. And I’m certain that today is the beginning of my new life. With Jeremy by my side, my dark past can no longer touch me.
I smile up at my wonderful new husband, but deep down I can’t help but feel sad that there’s nobody at the wedding for me. All my family are long gone. But wouldn’t they be proud if they could see me now?
Everyone claps as we kiss but as soon as I turn to face them, my heart starts beating out of my chest and my eyes go wide in panic. It’s him. Christian. The one person that could destroy everything I’ve worked so hard for.
All I know as I freeze a smile onto my lips is that no one in my new life can know who he is. They can’t discover what he knows about me. Because I’ve found myself the perfect new life – and I’ll do anything to keep it that way.
But as I throw my bouquet I can’t help but wonder how has he found me after all this time? And how far will I go to stop someone who will never let me go?
A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Daniel Hurst, you’ll love The Wedding Guest. What everyone is saying about The Wedding Guest:
‘Wow what a gripping, twist-filled book that kept me on my toes and turning the pages!… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. Just when I thought I knew where things were going another exciting twist was presented! I loved that I had no clue about what was going to happen next this is a perfect psychological thriller! This book kept me reading well into the night from the very beginning to the very last page, this was a thrilling page-turner!… Another cracking book by Kathryn Croft!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was brilliant. Very hard to put down indeed with some clever twists and turns along the way. I always look forward to this authors books and this one didn’t disappoint.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book did not disappoint. Everytime I had it figured out what was going to happen next something completely different happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat. I was gripped, honestly, I was in shock at what was happening, it was scary but extremely thrilling. The best part about this book is that no matter how you try you cannot predict the ending, like you will not see it coming!’ Jessica’s Books Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Excellent psychological thriller which had me gripped throughout. It had so many crazy twists and turns with a jaw dropping ending which I did not see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I found this a creepy addictive read with an intriguing mystery running throughout… Readers are in for a treat with the explosive ending. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A fantastic thriller that keeps you turning the pages. Full of twists and turns and shocks, a great read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I love this authors books and as usual a very gripping and twisty read… Very addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Wedding Dress Repair Shop: The brand new, uplifting and heart-warming summer romance from the Sunday Times bestseller
Readers have fallen in love with The Wedding Dress Repair Shop:
***** ‘A brilliant escape read to indulge in over the summer holidays’
***** ‘Amazing and warm, I couldn’t put the book down’
***** ‘A wonderful tale of reconnection and the triumph of the human spirit. More please!’Can her heart be mended too?
After losing her fiancé and her dream job in the same week, Garland Fairford’s life is turned upside down.
Having recently met a long-lost relative – Honey Fairford – through her work as a historical costumier, Garland is intrigued when Honey reveals she is opening a Wedding Dress museum in Lancashire. With nothing to lose, Garland accepts the offer of a job there.
What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with a ghost from her past – her old friend, Thom, who mysteriously disappeared years ago.
As Garland begins reading the stories behind each of the beautiful wedding dresses, and sets about repairing both them and her relationship with Thom, could this finally be the chance for her own happy-ever-after?
‘Trademark Trisha, at her absolute finest!’ Heidi Swain
‘The perfect summer escape’ Candis
‘The perfect escape from real life’ Debbie Johnson
‘Feel-good fiction filled with friendship, community spirit and a dash of romance’ CultureFly
‘Vintage Trisha Ashley. An absorbing treat’ Sue MoorcroftRead more
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Three Weddings and a Proposal: One summer, three weddings, and the shocking phone call that changes everything . . .
Sunday Times bestseller April 2022
Irish Times bestseller March 2022At the first wedding, there’s a shock
The second wedding is unexpected
By the third, Delphie thinks nothing could surprise her. But she’s wrong . . .
Delphie is enjoying her brother’s wedding. Her surprise last-minute Plus One has stunned her family – and it’s also stopped any of them asking again why she’s still single. But when she sees all the missed calls that evening, she knows it can’t be good news. And she’s right.
Delphie has been living her best life, loving her job, her friends, her no-strings relationships and her dream house by the sea. Now she has to question everything she believed about who she is and what she wants. Is her mum right – is it time to settle down? Or does she want to keep on trying to have it all?
Each wedding of a glorious summer brings a new surprise. And as everything Delphie thought she had is threatened, she has the chance to reshape her future . . .
‘One of my favourite authors’ Marian Keyes
‘Sheila’s books always make you feel as if you’ve spent time with a good friend’ Carole Matthews
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The Wedding Hoax: A Miracle Baby Romance (Faux Love Billionaires)
First rule of a marriage of convenience?
Don’t get knocked up.When I tell off my new boss after he cuts in line,
I think he’s about to fire me.
Instead, CEO Harry O’Donnell proposes.He wants me to marry him and move in for six months.
See, Harry needs a wife to inherit his family business.
I need a windfall to pay for my mom’s medical bills.How hard could playing wifey be?
Answer: very.
From Harry’s touching vows at our sham wedding,
To the sly glances he sneaks when he thinks I’m not looking,
One thing’s clear.
Our no funny business agreement won’t last long.
Neither will the ten-foot wall I built around my heart.Now, against all odds, I’m pregnant.
And I want Harry to love me—and our baby—for real.Rule number two?
Never, ever, fall for your temporary husband.The Wedding Hoax is a steamy standalone with a swoony HEA! No cheating or cliffhangers. 18+.
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Crash Course (Black Lace)
Kate is a successful management consultant. When she’s asked to run a training course at an exclusive hotel at short notice, she thinks the stress will be too much. But three of the participants are young, attractive, powerful men, and Kate cannot resist the temptation to get to know them sexually as well as professionally. Her problem is that one of the women on the course is feeling left out.
Jealousy and passion simmer beneath the surface as Kate tries to get the best performance out of all her clients.
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