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1. The Deal - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Deal now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB and a TV Tie-in edition She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
2. The Score - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Dean and Allie... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒One night stand 🏒Secret dating 🏒Spicy romance 🏒Frenemies to lovers |
3. The Mistake - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Grace and Logan... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review 💗💗💗 Tropes: 🏒 Second chance romance 🏒Hockey romance 🏒Bad Boy x Good Girl 🏒College romance 🏒He falls first |
4. The Prospect: The fresh and exciting new crime series from the bestselling author of the Detective Dave Burrows series, for all fans of Jane Harper, Dinuka McKenzie and Chris Hammer - Fleur McDonald
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When you dig, will you strike gold ... or unearth dangerous secrets? An exciting new series from the queen of rural crime. No matter how much or how little you find, you will never, ever own the gold. It will always own you. After a scandal, investigative reporter Zara Ellison and her partner, policeman Jack Higgins, have moved to Kalgoorlie but they are each struggling with this fresh start. The wild mining town has its own rules, and its inhabitants - drawn by the lure of gold and riches - guard their secrets carefully. Zara feels adrift in the swirling red dust of the lawless bush city, without sources or any leads for the hard-hitting stories she's known for. Jack is out of the detective squad and trying to find his feet back in uniform. On an isolated stretch of highway, a pair of grey nomads is involved in a devastating accident which leaves more questions than answers. Zara starts digging for her own kind of gold, while Jack's investigation sends him on a parallel path towards a dangerous smuggling ring. In the wide open spaces of the outback, some secrets are buried deep. |
5. The Second Wife - Ali Lowe
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'I finished this book in one sitting ' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You will not be able to put this book down ' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The deviousness of this immensely rich family plus a terrific plot make for an excellent thriller!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dripping with scandal, secrets, grandeur and greed, THE SECOND WIFE is an unputdownable thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. The Fairchild family have it all. At least that's what anyone watching the family of billionaires board the opulent Titan Pacifica would think. But as Sydney Harbour Bridge starts to disappear in the rear-view window of the luxury liner, so too does any pretence that this is a happy family. Unbeknownst to his children, CEO and patriarch Irving had planned to use the cruise to reveal his long-awaited succession plans. As glasses clink and elaborate dinners are served to the most notorious of Sydney's elite, it will soon become all too clear that family loyalty can only take you so far. And although six embark on the journey of a lifetime, not all of the group will make it back to dry land again . . . EVERYONE LOVES ALI LOWE: 'Will have you hooked from page one and racing to the final, unexpected finish' Hannah Richell 'Ali Lowe is moving swiftly into the footprints of Liane Moriarty' The Australian 'Sharp, clever and compelling' Sarah Pearse 'Deliciously dark and completely enthralling' Nicola Moriarty 'Darkly funny' B.M. Carroll |
6. The Legacy - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Legacy now for the much-anticipated answer to the question: Where are they now? Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation. . . A wedding. A proposal. An elopement. And a surprise pregnancy. Life after college for Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, and Tucker and Sabrina, isn't quite what they imagined it would be. Sure, they have each other, but they also have real-life problems that four years at Briar U didn't exactly prepare them for. As it turns out, for these four couples, love is the easy part. Growing up is a whole lot harder. Come for the drama, stay for the laughs! Catch up with your favourite Off-Campus characters as they navigate the changes that come with growing up and discover that big decisions can have big consequences . . . and big rewards. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
7. The Goal - Elle Kennedy
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Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Tuck and Sabrina... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review 💘💘💘 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒He falls first 🏒One night stand 🏒Accidental pregnancy 🏒Grumpy x Sunshine |
8. Melaleuca: Winner of the 2026 Australian Book Industry Award for Debut Book of the Year. A gripping Australian outback crime thriller where a murder in the present leads to a long-buried injustice. - Angie Faye Martin
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Shortlisted for the Matt Richell New Writer of the Year, ABIAs 2026 A country town, a brutal murder, a shameful past, a reckoning to come... The injustices of the past and dangers of the present envelop Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor, when her unwilling return to the small outback town of her childhood plunges her into the investigation of a brutal murder. Renee Taylor is planning to stay the minimum amount of time in her remote hometown - only as long as her mum needs her, then she is fleeing back to her real life in Brisbane. Seconded to the town's sleepy police station, Renee is pretty sure work will hold nothing more exciting than delivering speeding tickets. Then a murdered woman is found down by the creek on the outskirts of town. Leading the investigation, Renee uncovers a perplexing connection to the disappearance of two young women thirty years earlier. As she delves deeper and the mystery unfurls, intergenerational cruelties, endemic racism, and deep corruption show themselves, even as dark and bitter truths about the town and its inhabitants' past rise up and threaten to overwhelm the present... Authentic, gripping crime drama from a bright new voice in fiction. 'A page-turner with purpose. Refreshing, surprising, and propulsive. Angie Faye Martin is a name to watch.' Tracey Lien, author of All That's Left Unsaid 'Melaleuca is rich with authenticity and heart. Angie Faye Martin skillfully paints a picture of outback Queensland so that the scents, sounds and heat become a physical experience for the reader.' Laura McCluskey, author of The Wolf Tree 'Atmospheric and blistering. Melaleuca will leave you wanting more. What a remarkable debut.' Fleur McDonald, author of The Prospect 'A fresh, authentic perspective to the much-loved genre of the Australian outback thriller. Compelling, thought-provoking and twisty, Melaleuca is both a gripping, tightly plotted mystery and an unflinching exploration of the dark underbelly of institutionalised racism and corruption in Australia.' Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance 'This intense, heart-wrenching and beautifully written novel introduces a bold, and important voice in Australian crime fiction. Set in a small, outback Queensland town, it features the resilient, courageous, and marvelously flawed Aboriginal detective, Renee Taylor. An atmospheric, compulsive read that I defy you to put down.' Karen Brooks, author of The Good Wife of Bath 'Powerful First Nations crime noir that interrogates law enforcement and how it intersects with Indigenous victims. Melaleuca is a compelling exploration of a police officer caught between two worlds, small-town complicity and justice long overdue.' Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent 'Angie Faye Martin brings an important new voice to Australia's rich rural crime tradition. With a gutsy First Nations heroine, an atmospheric setting and a shocking crime that exposes a small town's prejudices, this is a book that deserves a large and enthusiastic audience.' Cassie Hamer, author of The Stranger at the Table |
9. Ironwood - Michael Connelly
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Sworn to protect a scenic island that's meant to be far from mainland evils, Detective Sergeant Stilwell feels danger closing in. Acting on a confidential tip, Detective Sergeant Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night and drop a duffel bag of drugs at a remote airstrip in the mountains. But their sting quickly goes sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pick-up man, shots are fired on the runway and the plane takes off unharmed. An internal inquiry puts Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility, but there's no way he's going to sit on his hands instead, risking his already shaky standing, he begins a secret investigation.  After discovering a piece of key evidence in lost and found, Stilwell follows the lead all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Ren e Ballard in Los Angeles. But they soon realise they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities.  This case is wider than anyone ever imagined and more dangerous than they had foreseen. |
10. Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke
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THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ – BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE’ – JENNIE GODFREY 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel. |
11. Whistler - Ann Patchett
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FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING, PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE DUTCH HOUSE AND TOM LAKE 'Few writers are more adept than Patchett at delineating the collisions between present and past' Observer 'Whistler is top-shelf comfort food, the literary equivalent of pricey ice-cream' Guardian, Book of the Day __________ When Daphne notices an older gentleman following her around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she doesn't expect it to be Eddie – her former stepfather. Married to her mother for a short time when Daphne was nine, she hasn't seen Eddie for many years; not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again now, Daphne and Eddie feel that time has fallen away. Their earlier relationship was brief but had a profound impact on both of them. Together, they consider not only their past, but the joys of the present and their commitment to face the future together. A moving, luminous story about how family, memory and love endures, Whistler paints an intimate portrait of how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything. __________ 'This generous-hearted, clever and poignantly revealing tale feels another sure-fire hit. Spend a day on the couch in its warm, riveting company and you won't regret it' Times 'A quietly compelling story about the power of familial love to transcend time and blood' Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of 2026 |
12. Murder and the Missing Treasure - C.J. Archer
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A pirate’s treasure, lost for decades, lures the greedy and adventurer alike. Did someone commit murder to get their hands on it? When the celebrated biographer of the infamous pirate Blackheart takes a suite at the Mayfair Hotel to live out his final months, Goliath the porter is desperate to ask the one question that has haunted treasure hunters for decades: Where is the loot buried? Forbidden to disturb a guest, he instead visits the man writing the author’s own life story, only to discover him dead at his desk. Accused of the crime, Goliath turns to Cleo and Harry to clear his name. As they investigate, the danger escalates when a description of Goliath is splashed across the front page of the newspapers. It’s only a matter of time before someone connects the hotel porter to the manhunt, and to Harry, who is secretly hiding him. The hotel is already under siege from the press, as word spreads that Blackheart’s biographer is in residence. The tantalizing link between the treasure and the murder fuels a frenzy, disrupting the hotel and driving away high-profile guests. With suspects including a titled heir and a man claiming to be Blackheart’s secret grandson, can Cleo untangle fact from fiction before Goliath is discovered and the hotel’s reputation is ruined? And, more importantly for some, will the location of the hidden treasure finally be revealed? |
13. Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth
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SHORTLISTED - ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and Darling Girls comes the story of Mad Mabel. They called it murder. She called it justice. In 1959, at just fifteen years of age, Mabel Waller became the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder. In 2025, on a quiet Melbourne lane, an elderly man is found dead by his neighbour, 81-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick. No one suspects any foul play. Until they discover Elsie's past. In the 1950s, her name was not Elsie. It was Mabel. She is known around the world as Mad Mabel. But is she mad? More importantly, is she guilty? When the police open a new investigation and the media descend upon her, the elderly Mabel decides it's time to set the record straight. In a world first, at the age of 81, Mabel Waller is speaking. New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth is at her finest in this twisty, compulsive thriller of friendship, family and murder. Or is it justice . . . ? Praise for Sally Hepworth: 'She is one of my favourite Australian writers' - Liane Moriarty 'Sally Hepworth is a born storyteller' - Trent Dalton 'The queen of suburban noir' - Sunday Telegraph |
14. The Final Target - Nora Roberts
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A young author becomes the object of a fan's desire-and rage-in the gripping new thriller by the Sunday Times bestselling author. He showed up at Arden Bowie's debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an eager smile. He showered her with compliments and got her autograph. Then he came to her next event. And the one after that. Dustin was just an aspiring writer who wanted advice, Arden reassured herself. But after giving in to one of his incessant invitations and chatting with him over coffee, she discovered that ignoring her inner alarm bell had been a terrible mistake... He thinks his job is to protect her. But who will protect her from him? |
15. The Rogue Is Back in Town - Anna Bennett
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A devilish rake and a strong-willed woman cross swords—and hearts—in this "smart and sassy romance . . . simply a joy" ( RT Book Reviews Top Pick). Hide your daughters and your maiden aunts . . . Lord Samuel Travis is back. — The London Hearsay , Special Society Edition Equal parts scoundrel and seducer, he's returned to London determined to mend the rift with his older brother. All Sam must do is take possession of a tumbledown town house. A seemingly simple task, except the house is occupied—by an infuriating, whip-smart beauty who refuses to do his bidding. Miss Juliette Lacey's wallflower days are over. She has a plan to turn her eccentric family into the toast of the ton—but the devilishly handsome rake trying to oust them from their home thwarts her at every turn. How can one man be so vexing and make her simmer with desire? As her attraction to Sam deepens, Julie's problems grow—she may have, once upon a time, secretly shared a kiss with his honorable older brother. Suddenly, Julie's caught between a rogue and a marquess, between passion and respectability. Torn between two brothers, what's a girl to do? "A standout historical romance novel . . . truly delightful." — Romancing the Book Worm Anna Bennett's Wayward Wallflower books My Brown-Eyed Earl (#1) I Dared the Duke (#2) The Rogue is Back in Town (#3) |
16. The Graham Effect - Elle Kennedy
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Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Graham Effect now for the perfect grumpy x sunshine romance! Hockey's golden girl just made a deal with the bad boy . . . Gigi Graham has exactly three goals: qualify for the women's national hockey team, win Olympic gold, and step out of her famous father's shadow. So far, so good, except for two little things. Fine - a little thing and a big, grumpy thing. She needs to improve her game behind the net, and she needs help from Luke Ryder. Ryder is six-foot five, built, opinionated, rude . . . and sexy as hell. But he's still the enemy. Briar's new hockey co-captain has his reasons, though. The men's team just merged with a rival program, leaving Ryder with an angry roster where everyone hates one another's guts. To make matters worse, the summer coaching spot he's angling for with the legendary Garrett Graham is out of reach after he makes the worst possible first impression on his hero. So, really, this compromise with Gigi is win-win. He helps her make the national team, she puts in a good word with her dad. The only potential snag? This bone-deep, body-numbing, mind-spinning chemistry they're trying to ignore. It's a dangerous game they're playing, but the risks just might be worth it. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
17. Suitcase Girl Trilogy - Ty Hutchinson
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Imagine finding a suitcase with a little girl stuffed inside and realizing she looks exactly like you. Agent Abby Kane discovers an unlikely connection with a lone little girl abandoned outside FBI headquarters: They look exactly alike. The Suitcase Girl Trilogy has boldly claimed its spot as a USA Today bestseller with over 500,000 downloads worldwide and thousands of 5-star reviews! • Suitcase Girl #1: Abby finds an abandoned girl outside FBI headquarters—they’re identical. • The Curator #2: The truth behind Suitcase Girl begins to surface—and it’s bigger than Abby expected. • The Hatchery #3: Suitcase Girl has her own agenda, and Abby is no longer in control. This 3-Ebook bundle contains books 7, 8, and 9 in the Abby Kane thrillers series and packs a thrilling punch. It's perfectly fine to enter the series at this point. Readers have called Suitcase Girl a tense, disturbing thrill ride and more. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A perplexing start, an astonishing ending, and a puzzle still to be solved!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A stunner that’s worthy of Michael Crichton." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just when I thought I had it, the author throws another curveball." The story will hook you, but Abby will keep you coming back. Get started on a series that has some of the best twists readers have read in a long time. Who is Suitcase Girl? |
18. The Night Tide - Di Morrissey
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Di Morrissey returns to her roots with a heartfelt tale of secrets, mystery and community in an idyllic Sydney waterway, inspired by her childhood home of Pittwater. From Australia's favourite storyteller with new novel The Endless Sky coming December 2025. A secluded, peaceful and diverse waterside community faces turmoil as corporate greed threatens to undo generations of heritage and tradition. Tensions mount as the community's way of life is threatened. Meanwhile, in the city, Dominic Cochrane is at a crossroads. He is made redundant and retreats to the quiet Sydney bay. Far from being the relaxing break he expected, Dom quickly becomes embroiled in a tragic family mystery as money sharks circle treasured old family homes. As Dom investigates, secrets are exposed and old wounds reopened. Can he unravel what really happened so many years ago, or have the secrets been swept away on the dark night tide? |
19. Only the Lovely - Isabel Jolie
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I searched half of Europe for the woman who disappeared from my bed. I never expected her to walk back into my life as the operative assigned to save it. Three years ago, she was Sophie. Brilliant, captivating, gone by sunrise. I tore Monaco apart looking for her. Found nothing but ghosts. Now she's sitting across from me in a security briefing, and her name is Brie Anderson. Former CIA. KOAN investigator. Here to stop the blackmail ring threatening to destroy The Sanctuary—the Manhattan club I built to prove I'm more than my family's billions. Someone inside my organization is weaponizing desire. Stealing secrets from the country's most powerful people. Selling intelligence. Escalating threats. They picked the wrong man to cross. Working with Brie means stepping back into the fire. The connection that rewrote my understanding of wanting someone. But she's here on assignment, keeping professional distance while we hunt a conspiracy. The problem? I've never stopped wanting her. And now that she's real—Brie, not the fever dream I chased across Europe—I'm not letting her vanish again. Even if protecting her means risking everything my family built. Even if stopping this threat means tearing down the empire I created. Because some things are worth any price. She's at the top of that very short list. ONLY THE LOVELY is the third standalone romantic suspense in The Sinful State series, where beauty becomes a weapon, desire becomes a risk, and second chances come with a price. For readers 18+ who enjoy their romance unapologetically.  Step back into the world of KOAN Security in a romantic suspense thriller that proves the most dangerous temptations are the ones we can't walk away from. |
20. The Hidden Girl - Lucinda Riley & Harry Whittaker
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Sweeping across two generations, from the ghettos of Europe during the Second World War to the enclaves of New York's Fifth Avenue, The Hidden Girl traces the life of Leah Thompson, who rises from humble beginnings in rural Yorkshire to take the modelling world by storm. But her fateful association with the Delancey family dominates her life. The secrets they hide from one another start to explode into nightmares of thwarted ambition, forbidden love, revenge and murder . . . culminating in a fatal, forgotten prophecy from the past. This title was previously published as Hidden Beauty by Lucinda Edmonds, and has been rewritten and reimagined by her son, Harry Whittaker, for Lucinda Riley fans the world over. |
21. The Things We Never Say - Elizabeth Strout
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE PULITZER-WINNING, BOOKER-SHORTLISTED ELIZABETH STROUT COMES A STUNNING STANDALONE NOVEL OF LOVE, LONELINESS AND NEW BEGINNINGS ' Strout is brilliant at uncovering what goes on beneath the surface of ordinary life’ THE TIMES 'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE '‘Elizabeth Strout writes extraordinary fiction about ordinary people' TELEGRAPH ‘A moving, tender and wise novel about a committed teacher who is utterly confounded by the emotional complexities of daily life. This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. *** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT: 'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH 'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL 'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT 'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'A beautiful read' OPRAH WINFREY 'Strout is, as ever, wonderfully attentive life's escapable cruelties and woes' SUNDAY TIMES |
22. The People Next Door - Carla Kovach
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Dear Neighbour. I know who you are. I know what you did… After that summer, I swore I’d never come back to Clover Lane. But when my aunt left us her house, I couldn’t say no. The last in a neat row of houses with white fences and countryside views, it was the life I’d always dreamed of for my family. They deserved it, even if I didn’t. As the last boxes are unpacked and neighbours drop by to welcome us, I see the sparkle back in my daughter Morgan’s eyes and know we’re safe. I won’t ever let her near the woods where my best friend went missing, but welcome gifts and a coffee date with my neighbours have me feeling like we belong here. But then the first letter arrives, and my perfect new life shatters… Suddenly, I notice curtains twitch as I unload the car and I find myself looking over my shoulder every time I leave the house. When more letters arrive and rumours poison the street, I start double-locking the doors at night. How much do I really know about the people next door? Are my children safe? Is there anyone I can trust? Someone in this close-knit community thinks they know what happened that summer. I know they’re wrong, but my worst fear is realised when the last letter drops: Morgan is missing…  If you loved reading The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train, you will devour this absolutely jaw-dropping psychological thriller from Carla Kovach. What readers are saying about Carla Kovach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another amazing five-star read… A fast-paced rollercoaster of a read and had me gripped from the very beginning so much so that I read it in one sitting.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The literal definition of a page-turner, I read this in one sitting… Absolutely WILD and wow holy cliffhanger!! I physically gasped out loud… A fantastic 5-star read.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I had so many emotions as I read this book. I was screaming… This book consumed me till the very end.’ Askawayblog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller… I was gripped from the very first page! It was a wild ride… Addictive. It sent me on a rollercoaster of emotions and didn’t let me go until the very end!… This is definitely a must-read!’ Arcreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fast-paced, one-sitting read! It’s like a boulder rolling down a hill, it just keeps picking up speed as it goes.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, wow, and more wow!!!!! I couldn’t put this one down for the life of me… I read this in just a few sittings… Left me totally speechless… I thought my head was going to explode… Fantastic… Gripped and on the edge of your seat throughout… Heart attack of an ending. |
23. Villa Coco - Andrew Sean Greer
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⭐ The book of the summer From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Less ⭐ 'A gorgeous, sun-soaked novel that feels tailor-made for holiday reading' I NEWSPAPER 'Some books just feel like a vacation' VOGUE 'A mad tangle of houseguests, handymen and other quirky characters' NEW YORK TIMES, The Novels Everyone Will Be Reading This Summer 'No one writing in English is funnier or more charming than Andrew Greer' DAVID SEDARIS ' Villa Coco is such a sunny book' KATE ATKINSON 'Absolute joy' SARAH WINMAN, AUTHOR OF STILL LIFE A coming-of-age novel, a love story and a tale of life-enhancing friendship: Pulitzer Prize winner Andrew Sean Greer showcases his wit and warmth in this magical tale set amidst the Tuscan hills. Broke and directionless, our young protagonist takes a job in the Italian countryside as the assistant to Lisabetta - better known to her friends as Coco - a strong-willed, wealthy aristocrat of great local renown. Trained as an archivist, he thinks he's been hired to catalogue the contents of the beautiful, crumbling mansion nestled in the green Tuscan hills. But what are his actual duties? Days are spent in a series of increasingly eccentric pursuits: entertaining an endless carousel of guests (from bohemian painters to elderly princesses to unnervingly handsome nephews), attending a funeral in order to make off with the urn, and aiding and abetting Coco's great and final plan - to reunite with the lost love of her life before it's too late. As summer turns into autumn and the Italian countryside begins to work its magic, the secrets of Villa Coco and its inhabitants are slowly brought to light - and with them, an unforgettable story of the enduring power of friendship. A 'charm novel' for our times, Villa Coco is a sun-drenched paean to youth, to age and to the fulfilment of love - filled with great wisdom and a spirit of unadulterated joy. ⭐ One of the most anticipated books of 2026 for The Times , BBC Culture, People, Time, Oprah Daily, Seattle Times, Bookseller, Waterstones and Barnes and Noble ⭐ 'An absolute delight' ELIF BATUMAN, AUTHOR OF THE IDIOT AND EITHER/OR 'A great treasure' KATHERINE HEINY, AUTHOR OF STANDARD DEVIATION 'Eccentric, funny, touching: I adored it' NINA STIBBE, AUTHOR OF MAN AT THE HELM Praise for Andrew Sean Greer 'Bedazzling, bewitching and be-wonderful' New York Times 'I recommend it with my whole heart' Ann Patchett 'Brilliant' Guardian 'Basically perfect' Dolly Alderton 'Unforgettable' Independent |
24. The Billionaire's Bride - Elizabeth Lennox
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She was supposed to marry a monster. Instead, she drunkenly proposes to his enemy. When Catarina Bianchi walks in on her fiancé in bed with two women, her world implodes. Powerless and owned by her father’s wealth and brutality, she does the one reckless thing she’s never dared: she runs. Straight into the arms of Salvatore Romeo—a rival mafia boss with a dangerous reputation and eyes that promise destruction and dark pleasure. Sal should walk away. Taking the Bianchi princess as his wife is a declaration of war. But one look at her trembling lips and firelit defiance, and Sal makes the most ruthless decision of his life: She’s his now. His to protect. His to possess. Their marriage is a business deal wrapped in silk and shadows. But every time she defies him, he’s tempted to show her exactly how good surrender can feel. And when she flinches from his touch, he realizes—this isn’t just about revenge. This is about  her. But loving her means burning her father’s empire to the ground. And Sal’s ready to light the match. |
25. CSIRO Protein Plus - Dr Jane Bowen, Professor Grant Brinkworth & Genevieve James-Martin
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CSIRO Protein Plus is a complete guide to the nutritional benefits of dietary protein, and how to use protein combined with resistance exercise to improve overall health. Central to the plan is a more even distribution of dietary protein across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Featuring 115 higher-protein recipes (both animal- and plant-based), as well as meal suggestions and exercises, the information in this book will help you: - Better manage your weight - Improve your appetite control - Improve your strength and physical performance - Preserve your muscle function for healthier ageing This book also contains essential information for those with a preference for plant-based eating to help them meet their protein requirements. Based on the latest high-quality research, and featuring practical, easy-to-follow advice, CSIRO Protein Plus is your one-stop plan for achieving better health outcomes with the strategic use of this essential nutrient. |
26. On Mystic Lake - Kristin Hannah
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One of the greatest storytellers of our time' – Delia Owens , author of Where the Crawdads Sing Annie Colwater’s only child has just left home for school in England. On that same day, her husband of twenty years confesses that he’s in love with a younger woman. Left alone in the beautiful California house which was once a home, Annie comes to the painful realization that the years have eroded not just her confidence but also her self-esteem, and she’s no longer the woman she once was. Devastated, Annie retreats to Mystic, the remote lakeside town in the Pacific Northwest where she grew up, hoping that she can start to rebuild her life and rediscover herself. There, she is reunited with her first love, Nick Delacroix, recently widowed and trying to cope with his emotionally scarred young daughter. Together, the three of them begin to heal. But just when Annie believes she’s been given a second chance at happiness, her world is turned upside down again and she is forced to make a choice that no woman in love should ever have to make. |
27. The Ballad of Falling Dragons - Sarah A. Parker
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The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons… Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path: Chase death. Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan’s crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out. As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve’s long forgotten past. Something … Other. Something with the knowledge to change it all. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series — featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Praise for When the Moon Hatched: ‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist 'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love' Sun ‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail 'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series ‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Readers are obsessed with this fantasy phenomenon! ‘By far the best book I’ve read this year’ ‘👌 Just wow… what did I just read!! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰’ ‘Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’ ‘Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year’ ‘I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year’ ‘THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.’ About the author Sarah A. Parker is an international bestselling author who grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways – making up elaborate stories that never lost their grip on her. She now lives in Australia with her husband, dog, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind. Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up real, complex characters and immersive worlds to get lost amongst. |
28. Blood, Rust and Steel - Stuart MacBride
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All good things must come to an end . . . Acting Detective Inspector Roberta Steel has never been shy, but she’s finally retiring. After thirty years of policing Aberdeen’s underbelly, she’s all set for her twilight years to feature gardening gloves, afternoon tea, crosswords puzzles, and shouting at the telly. So, when a body turns up in a wheelie bin, it looks like an excellent way to round off her career and go out with a bang. But the Northeast of Scotland isn’t finished with her yet: There’s a violent protest to stop; far-right populist politicians, and sketchy government spooks; a by-election; drugs, dogs, and baby-doll nighties; and a desperate ex-colleague, begging her for help. With only her Queen Street Irregulars for backup, and the top brass desperate to get shot of her, these final few weeks might just be the death of her . . . Praise for Stuart MacBride: ‘Stuart MacBride is an automatic must-read for me . . . always fast, hard, authentic – and different’ – Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher series ‘Dark and brilliantly written’ – Linwood Barclay, author of I Will Ruin You ‘MacBride is a damned fine writer’ – Peter James, author of Picture You Dead |
29. The Unquiet Grave: The new novel in the thrilling Irish detective series from the bestselling author of The Ruin and What Happened To Nina, for fans of Jane Harper and Robert Galbraith - Dervla McTiernan
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Every grave has a story ... The much-anticipated new novel in the Cormac Reilly series, from the no.1 bestselling author of The Ruin and What Happened to Nina. Shortlisted for General Fiction Book of the Year at the ABIA's 2026 Shortlisted for the Audiobook of the Year at the ABIA's 2026 Shortlisted for the ABA Book of the Year Award 2026 For years the boglands of Northern Europe have given up bodies of the long-deceased. Bodies that are thousands of years old, uncannily preserved. Bodies with strange injuries that suggest ritual torture and human sacrifice. When a corpse is found in a bog in Galway, Cormac Reilly assumes the find is historical. But closer examination reveals a more recent story. The dead man is Thaddeus Grey, a local secondary school principal who disappeared two years prior. There's nothing in Grey's past that would explain why he was murdered, or why his body was mutilated in a ritual manner. At first, progress on the case is frustratingly slow and Cormac struggles to keep his mind on the job. His ex-girlfriend, Emma Sweeney, is in trouble, and she's reached out to him for help - Emma's new husband has gone missing in Paris, and the French police are refusing to open an investigation into his disappearance. Cormac is sure that he has found Grey's killer, and is within hours of an arrest, when another mutilated body is discovered on the other side of the country. Two days later, a third body is found. Press attention is intense. Is there a serial killer at work in Ireland? Has Cormac been on the wrong trail? And if so, can he find the murderer before they strike again? 'McTiernan is a bestselling crime writer for good reason, and this is another brisk, moody police procedural with an effortless command of pace and suspense' Sydney Morning Herald 'Excellently tangled' Washington Post Praise for the Cormac Reilly novels: 'Dervla McTiernan just gets better and better' Chris Hammer 'A haunting mystery that will have you turning pages late into the night. This is Gone Girl-level good writing.' Janet Evanovich 'Intelligent and fast-paced' Wall Street Journal 'Taut, dense and darkly addictive. A treat for lovers of fine crime writing.' Candice Fox 'As moving as it is fast-paced' Val McDermid 'Cormac Reilly [is] a cop to follow to hell and back' Bookseller+Publisher |
30. Three Reasons for Revenge: A gripping new crime thriller from the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of What Happened to Nina? - Dervla McTiernan
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Someone's been waiting. Someone's been watching. From the #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina? comes a gripping high-stakes novel of suspense about three seemingly unconnected people, caught in a lethal web of deceit and unhealed wounds. Three gifts. Three victims. One deadly game. Alexis Turner walks into the police station to report an assault. By the end of the day, she is nowhere to be found. Soon after she disappears, three identical packages arrive at three very different doors: a respected psychologist's home, a socialite's mansion, and a struggling single father's run-down apartment. Inside, each gift is perfectly tailored to its recipient - and each will tear apart the life of its intended victim. Detective Sergeant Judith Lee is smart and experienced, but this is no ordinary case. Someone with intimate knowledge of their targets is orchestrating these attacks. Someone who knows exactly how to hurt each victim where they're most vulnerable. And she's convinced that somehow, it connects back to Alexis Turner. As she races to uncover the connection between three seemingly unrelated people, Judith discovers she's no longer just investigating the game - she's being forced to play. 'Three reasons to read this book: taut plotting, clever twists and terrifying secrets. McTiernan pulls no punches in this dark, explosive thriller' Lisa Gardner 'Dervla McTiernan braids a masterfully-woven web of deceit ' Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author 'A riveting psychological thriller with a hugely satisfying mystery at its heart. Three Reasons for Revenge is a brilliant read!' Evelyn Clarke, author of The Ending Writes Itself 'Standing ovation - Dervla McTiernan is such a star! Three Reasons for Revenge is an absolute triumph. McTiernan's skill with storytelling and character shine through in this irresistible and captivating mystery - with its unique story, relatable characters, non-stop suspense, and ingeniously diabolical plot. I could not turn the pages fast enough!' Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours 'Gripping from the first page, Three Reasons for Revenge is a mystery lover's mystery. This novel is smartly plotted, deeply layered, and reads like the wildest true crime story you've ever heard! As Detective Lee unravels the truth, I found myself gasping at every surprising twist and turn' Joan O'Leary, author of A Killer Wedding Praise for Dervla McTiernan: 'McTiernan is a bestselling crime writer for good reason' Sydney Morning Herald 'A born storyteller' Val McDermid 'An uncommonly fine mystery writer' New York Times |
31. Stillwater - Tanya Scott
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The most explosive Australian debut of 2025. A gritty Melbourne crime thriller where old secrets collide with deadly new threats. For fans of Jane Harper and Lee Child. He came home for peace. Melbourne's underworld has other plans. Luke Harris has worked hard to bury his violent past. Now he's back in Melbourne, chasing a quiet life, a normal job, his own house and a dog.  But Luke's old life isn't done with him. When he crosses paths with Gus Alberici, the ruthless crime boss he once served as a teenager, he's pulled back into the dark world of his past. Luke's father has vanished, along with a bag of Gus's cash, and his new girlfriend's father is acting strangely.  As secrets surface and danger closes in, Luke must outsmart a man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Fans of Chris Hammer, Jane Harper and Lee Child will love this thrilling and full of heart debut.  'A thrilling Australian debut, full of heart and crackling with tension.' Jane Harper |
32. The Vet's Unconditional Love - SJ MCoy
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Emmett thought his days of falling in love were behind him. A widowed single dad with two teenage daughters and a full life in Paradise Valley, he’s long since made peace with the idea that some things only come once. Then Harper blew in—all sass and style—and had his girls falling for her before he could catch his breath. She never expected to find something real in a town full of cowboys - but the gruff, guarded vet with the kindest heart she’s ever seen? He just might be worth sticking around for. A tender, later-in-life love story filled with messy days, honest hearts, and the kind of love that holds steady through it all — fierce, loyal, and completely unconditional. MacFarland Ranch Book 1: The Cowboy's Unexpected Love – Wade and Sierra Book 2: The Cowgirl's Unmistakable Love – Janey and Rocket Book 3: The Sheriff’s Irresistible Love – Deacon and Candy Book 4: The Cowgirl’s Inevitable Love – Laney and Luke Book 5: The Cowboy’s Undeniable Love – Kolby and Callie Book 6: The Rancher’s Inescapable Love – Ace and Ari Book 7: The Cowboy’s Intriguing Love – Ty and Shayna Book 8: The Cowboy’s Unshakeable Love – Travis and Retta Book 9: The Cowboy’s Unlikely Love – Tanner and Everly and Ashton Book 10: The Doctor’s Irreplaceable Love – Trip and Shelley Book 11: The Cattleman’s Irreplaceable Love – Ford and Amelia Book 12: The Vet’s Unconditional Love – Emmett and Harper Remington Ranch Book 1: Mason Book 2: Shane Book 3: Carter Book 4: Beau Book 5: Four Weddings and a Vendetta A Chance and a Hope Trilogy These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order. Book 1: Chance Encounter Book 2: Finding Hope Book 3: Give Hope a Chance The Davenports Series The sexy brothers of the Billionaire Davenport family. In their own words they are - the "Suit", the "Vet" and the "Geek." Oscar TJ Reid Spider |
33. Strange Houses - Uketsu
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The addictive million-copy bestseller mystery taking Japan by storm, from the author of The Times Bestseller Strange Pictures A twisty puzzle in which the reader is the detective, examining a series of creepy floorplans for clues 'Deliciously unsettling and refreshingly unique, Strange Houses will lure you in and keep you captive with every clever twist' - Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder A sinister hidden room. A dead space between two walls. A sealed cellar. A child's face glimpsed at a window. Every house hides secrets. But some secrets are far darker than others. More than a million readers have discovered the terrible truth behind these strange houses. Now it's your turn. PRAISE FOR UKETSU 'Part Rubik's Cube, part Russian doll, part kaleidoscope and altogether irresistible. Strange Pictures is heady, giddy, genre-blurring stuff and so fizzy with invention and possibility that I almost pity the next novel I read' - A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window 'A superlative puzzle made of multiple parts that interconnect in unexpected ways, told inventively through pictures and text. Every twist and turn steepens the sense of foreboding. Original, intricate and deeply unsettling. I've never read anything like it' - Alex Pavesi, author of Eight Detectives 'Absolutely loved this clever little banger. An addictive murder mystery that unfolds like pointillism on the page: only when you reach the end, step back and view the bigger picture does each of its parts click into place. Exceptional!' - Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller 'An intricately woven, at times unsettling, but always mesmerising piece of work' - Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants EditBuild |
34. The Virtuoso - Grace Burrowes
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He can only find his way to her when he's lost everything . . . Third in the Windham series from the New York Times –bestselling author of The Soldier . A genius with a terrible loss . . . Gifted pianist Valentine Windham, youngest son of the Duke of Moreland, has little interest in his father's obsession to see his sons married, and instead pours passion into his music. But when Val loses his music, he flees to the country, alone and tormented by what has been robbed from him. A widow with a heartbreaking secret . . . Grieving Ellen Markham has hidden herself away, looking for safety in solitude. Her curious new neighbor offers a kindred lonely soul whose desperation is matched only by his desire, but Ellen's devastating secret could be the one thing that destroys them both. Together they'll find there's no rescue from the past, but sometimes losing everything can help you find what you need most. Praise for The Soldier "Captivating . . . Burrowes' sensual love story is intelligent and tender." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Delicious . . . sensual." — Booklist "A powerful story that touches readers' hearts. Her powerful and complex characters will enthrall you." — RT Book Reviews (four 1/two Stars) "A treat for fans of Regency romance at its best." — Night Owl Reviews |
35. Every Summer After - Carley Fortune
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - SOON TO BE THE PRIME ORIGINAL SERIES EVERY YEAR AFTER 'Radiant' EMILY HENRY 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' PAIGE TOON 'A perfect summery blend of sexy romance and second chances ' ASHLEY POSTON ' Gripped me from page one ' ELENA ARMAS 'A quintessential summer novel ' BUZZFEED Six summers to fall in love. One moment to fall apart. A weekend to get it right. They say you can never go home again, and for Persephone Fraser that has felt too true for the last decade, ever since she made the biggest mistake of her life. Instead of glittering summers on the lakeshore of her childhood, she spends them in a stylish apartment in the city, going out with friends, and keeping everyone a safe distance from her heart. Until the day she gets a call that sends her racing back to Barry's Bay and into the orbit of Sam Florek - the man she never thought she'd have to live without. For six summers, through hazy afternoons on the water and warm summer nights working in his family restaurant and curling up together with books, Percy and Sam had been inseparable. And slowly that friendship turned into something breathtakingly more, before it fell spectacularly apart. When Percy returns to the lake, their connection is as undeniable as it had always been. Percy must confront the decisions she's made and the years she's spent punishing herself for them, in order to determine, once and for all, whether their love might be bigger than the biggest mistakes of their past. Told over the course of six years and one weekend, Every Summer After is a big, sweeping nostalgic story of love and the people and choices that mark us forever. ' The magic and romance of summer is palpable ' POPSUGAR ' Your next must-read beach-read ' ASHLEY AUDRAIN ' A sweet story about second chances, and how the future we imagine for ourselves is never quite what it turns out to be ' JODI PICOULT ' Perfect for those who covet steamy summer dock days and second-chance love stories. I devoured it!' KARMA BROWN |
36. Land - Maggie O'Farrell
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'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow' A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy. 'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' Louise Kennedy 'Haunting and elemental' Ferdia Lennon 'Darkly magical. A brilliant and powerful novel' Alice Winn 'This beautiful book swallowed me whole' Charlotte McConaghy 'A work of towering imagination and empathy' Roisín O'Donnell 'As visceral as a novel can get' Yael van der Wouden On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster. The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home? Land is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away. |
37. The Kept Woman - Karin Slaughter
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Discover the eighth book in the gripping Will Trent series, from the Sunday Times bestselling crime and thriller author. 'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled ' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'One of the boldest thriller writers working today!' TESS GERRITSEN Now a major TV Series on Disney+ ----------- When the body of an ex-cop is found in an abandoned Atlanta warehouse, Special Agent Will Trent is catapulted into one of the most devastating cases of his career. Whilst examining the crime scene, Trent finds evidence of a second victim who has vanished...and who will die if she isn't found soon. But, for Trent, the worst is yet to come. Because an unexpected discovery at the scene reveals a link to his troubled past. And the consequences will wreak havoc on his life and the lives of those he loves, those he works with, and those he pursues. With the clock ticking, Trent must act fast to save the mystery woman's life... ...and to protect his own. ----------- Crime and thriller masters know there's nothing better than a little Slaughter: ' Passion, intensity, and humanity' LEE CHILD 'I'd follow her anywhere ' GILLIAN FLYNN 'A writer of extraordinary talents!!' KATHY REICHS 'Fiction does not get any better than this ' JEFFERY DEAVER 'A great writer at the peak of her powers' PETER JAMES 'Raw, powerful and utterly gripping ' KATHRYN STOCKETT 'With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the very last' CAMILLA LACKBERG 'Amongst the world's greatest and finest crime writers ' YRSA SIGURÐARDÓTTIR Karin Slaughter, Sunday Times bestseller, July 2023 |
38. The Chase - Elle Kennedy
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Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Chase for the perfect brother's best friend romance! She's the one girl he shouldn't want . . . Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there's no logical reason why I'm so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don't usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I'm flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn't help that he's buddy-buddy with my brother. And that his best friend has a crush on me. And that I just moved in with them. Oh, did I not mention we're roommates? I suppose it doesn't matter. Fitzy has made it clear he's not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I'm not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I'm not about to start. I've got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he's missing? He knows where to find me. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
39. London Falling - Patrick Radden Keefe
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing - a stunning story of corruption and tragedy in one of the world's great cities: London. "A new book by Keefe means drop everything and close the blinds; you'll be turning pages for hours" Los Angeles Times 'Patrick Radden Keefe [is] one of the top narrative nonfiction authors of his generation' TIME In 2019, a London teenager, Zac Brettler, mysteriously fell to his death from a luxury apartment building on the banks of the Thames. When his grieving parents began their desperate quest to understand how their son had died, they made a terrible discovery: Zac had been leading a fantasy life, posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. In his inimitably gripping and forensic prose, Baillie Gifford Prize winner and New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe follows Zac's parents on a dark journey to find out what brought Zac to the balcony that night - and how a teenager's world of make-believe drew him into the city's terrifying underworld. London Falling is at once a devastating family tragedy, a riveting story of greed, power and deception, and an indictment of the culture that has transformed London into a haven for the malignant forces that have come to influence us all. |
40. The Seamstress - Frances De Pontes Peebles
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"This impressive debut novel seduces with its sweeping story, strong characterization, and . . . vivid detail. A good read-alike for fans of Isabel Allende." — Booklist , starred review As seamstresses, sisters Emília and Luzia dos Santos know how to cut, how to mend, and how to conceal. These are useful skills in the backcountry of Brazil, where ruthless land barons feud with bands of outlaw cangaceiros, trapping innocent people in the cross fire. Both sisters dream of escaping their small town. But when Luzia is abducted by a group of cangaceiros, the sisters' quiet lives diverge in ways they never imagined. Emília stumbles into marriage with Degas Coelho, whose wealth is rivaled only by his political power. As Emilia moves into a glamourous life in the seaside city of Recife, Luzia is forced to endure a nomadic existence. Determined to survive, Lucia begins to see the cangaceiros as comrades, not criminals. As the country is split apart after a bitter presidential election, Emilia must hide her connection to her notorious sister, while Luzia makes alliances that draw her deeper into danger. But Luzia will overcome time and distance to entrust her sister with a great secret. And when Luzia's life is threatened, Emília will risk everything to save her. An enthralling novel of love and courage, loyalty and adventure, The Seamstress  heralds the arrival of a supremely talented new writer. "The novel's true beauty is the exquisitely realized relationship between Emilia and Luzia." — Library Journal "Fans of Isabel Allende will find much to recommend in this saga, with its fully realized characters, gripping moral quandaries, tense drama, and lyrical descriptive prose." — Elle |
41. Scent of Murder - James O. Born
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The bestselling author delivers a gritty crime thriller filled with "suspenseful action [and] riveting details about police work and police service dogs" ( Florida Weekly ). Two years after being tossed from the detective bureau for using questionable tactics while catching a child molester, deputy Tim Hallett's life is finally on track. Assigned to a special K-9 unit with the best partner in the world, a Belgian Malinois named Rocky, Hallett has finally learned to balance police work with his family life. But that all changes in the heat of a Florida sugarcane field. While searching for a kidnapper, Rocky locks onto the scent of a predator unlike anyone has ever seen. Or have they? The more Hallett digs, the closer he comes to his old issues when the case that ended his career as a detective appears to be the key to a series of kidnappings. When the trail turns to murder, Hallett risks everything to catch the killer, even if it means clearing the child molester who drove him to violence and ruined his career. Along the way, Hallett and his partners learn the true meaning of loyalty and courage as their canine companions take police work to a new level and show that instinct means more than training. "The bonds between people and their dogs are strong. But the connections between K9 cops—both two-legged and four-legged—are even stronger. These highly trained dogs aren't just pets but true partners to their human counterpart. Author James O. Born taps into that bond with the well-plotted Scent of Murder." — South Florida Sun Sentinel "Dog-lovers will welcome Born's intriguing crime novel." — Publishers Weekly |
42. The Witness: Third in the series from the bestselling rural crime author of THE PROSPECT, perfect for readers of Jane Harper, Dinuka McKenzie and Chris Hammer - Fleur McDonald
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The truth will not stay buried ... The third thrilling Kalgoorlie-set rural crime novel from the bestselling author of The Prospect and The Missing 'Do you know how to keep a secret?' At the age of five, Molly Walker was placed in protective custody after witnessing the murder of her mother, Constable Sammi Walker. Twenty years later, everyone assumes the threat has passed. Then Molly's adoptive parents are killed in a car accident, just after asking about reopening the investigation into Sammi's death. Coincidence or something more sinister? Detective Jack Higgins doesn't believe in coincidences. And as he and Detective Angie Sullivan look into the accident, it becomes clear that this was a deliberate act. But is Molly still in danger, so long after the original crime? From the blood-red soil of Kalgoorlie, long-buried lies continue to surface, while someone is becoming increasingly desperate to keep them hidden. 'In this atmospheric murder mystery with convincingly drawn detectives and well-constructed plot, readers can happily add The Witness to the pile of reliable rural crime' Sydney Morning Herald Praise for Fleur McDonald: 'Superb writing and storytelling' The Australian 'McDonald brings all her passion for the land to her rural suspense' Australian Women's Weekly 'Nobody does rural fiction quite like Fleur McDonald' Weekly Times |
43. Love Song - Elle Kennedy
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*The limited deluxe edition includes inside printing artwork* Featuring the love story of the next generation of the beloved and iconic Off-Campus couples from The Deal and The Mistake - coming to TV on Amazon Prime in May... New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humor for a Briar universe standalone romance - where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe... After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family's lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a "bad idea," and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He's spent years keeping his distance, convinced he's all wrong for her, but she's no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She's confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It's catching fire fast. They both know this can't last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they're tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance...or the final verse. |
44. The Last Secret of Wickham Grange - Zoe Manlow
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When Caroline Alleyn inherits Wickham Grange, all she wants to do is sell up. There are bad memories there, linked to her childhood as the daughter of a single mother – and to all the other mothers she knew in that house. But her grandmother Frances's will means that it can't be sold without the consent of five elderly women, and they all refuse. None of them will tell her why she has to keep a house she doesn't want. Instead, she is given a stark warning: don't look for Lizzie Sixpence. Though Caroline has other worries. Someone is watching her; the house's elderly tenants are lying to her; and an old man is hoarding mementoes of her past. Then she finds the bones. And Caroline is left with a choice: keep silent, or betray everything her grandmother stood for. Because there is one final secret to be revealed… |
45. Clive Cussler’s Cold Fire - Graham Brown
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DIVE INTO THE ELECTRIFYING NEW ADVENTURE OF THE NUMA CREW FROM THE "GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE" CLIVE CUSSLER, THE LATEST IN THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES --- A VANISHED NATO WEAPON RIVAL POWERS CLOSING IN ONE CHANCE TO STOP WORLD WAR THREE When a NATO super-weapon is successfully tested at the North Pole, the aircraft carrying it suddenly vanishes off the radar, the crew are found murdered at their stations, and the weapon – capable of triggering global catastrophe – disappears into the Arctic mists. The only American asset in the area is a small research vessel operated by NUMA’s Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala, who are pulled into a race against time to lead the search. As rival Russian and Chinese powers close in to find the missing weapon, international rules of engagement are perilously suspended. But as Kurt and his team race to reach the wreck first, a darker mystery emerges: the world’s great powers are all being carefully manipulated by one vengeful man with a deadly plan . . . Praise for Clive Cussler: 'The Adventure King' Sunday Express 'Just about the best in the business' New York Post 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail |
46. Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN 'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read ' TIM PEAKE, astronaut ________________________________________ Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going. ________________________________________ 'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two 'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH 'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary ...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES 'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST |
47. Over to You - Georgie Tunny
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Take the ambitious competitiveness of The Devil Wears Prada , mix it with the complex female friendships of Big Little Lies and throw in the high-stakes drama of The Morning Show and the result is Georgie Tunny's gripping debut which rips back the glossy curtain on television news. Best friends Carter, Naya and Greta all want the same thing – to become Australia's most successful TV presenter - but they couldn't be more different. Carter is beautiful and bold, grabbing the spotlight with both hands. Naya is diligent and cautious, balancing ambition with loyalty. Greta is impulsive and driven, never afraid to speak her mind.  As each woman juggles workplace pressures, romantic entanglements and family dramas, they soon learn that climbing the greasy pole of television news demands more than talent - it expects sacrifice. But how much of themselves, and each other, are they willing to betray for the top job? Take the ambitious competitiveness of The Devil Wears Prada , mix it with the complex female friendships of Big Little Lies and throw in the high-stakes drama of The Morning Show, and the result is Georgie Tunny's gripping debut. 'A bold and resonant debut, this novel pulses with authenticity and emotional truth. Through the intertwined journeys of three women, we are gifted with voices that feel so real, you'll swear they belong to people you know and love.' Melina Marchetta, author of Looking for Alibrandi 'Georgie's cracking debut novel takes me straight back to the four am newsroom and I may never forgive her for that.' Virginia Trioli, author of Generation F and A Bit on the Side   'Gloriously scandalous, heartwarming and funny - the perfect weekend read. It's fiction ... right?' Lisa Millar, author of Daring to Fly and Muster Dogs   'I devoured this book. Tunny gives you a front row seat on a whip-smart, funny, emotional rollercoaster and the moment it ended I wanted to ride again. An absolutely stunning debut!' Susie Youssef, actor and comedian.   'Instantly engrossing. Unputdownable. One of the best, most salacious insights into the television world I've ever read, as well as a forensic look at the complicated dynamics of female friendship. Tunny is simply a masterful fiction writer.' Jessie Stephens, author of Something Bad is Going to Happen |
48. Vengeance - Wilbur Smith & Tom Harper
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ENEMIES BY BIRTH. BROTHERS IN BLOOD. VENGEANCE WILL BE HAD. Give him the gift of adventure this Father's Day. Praise for Wilbur Smith 'I don't believe I have ever read an author whose work I loved as much' Conn Iggulden 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' Daily Mirror 'Best historical novelist' Stephen King 1829. Mahikeng Mission Station. Highveld, southern Africa. The warrior king is dead. Ralph Courtney and Ann Waite have escaped. From the chaos and bloodshed that consumed the Zulu nation after the murder of King Shaka. From Ralph's enemies. From the man who would have enslaved Ann and sold her to the highest bidder. Now Ralph and Ann, and their son Harry, are safe. Rescued by the missionaries at Mahikeng, they can finally dream of a new life. Or can they . . . ? Can Ralph finally lay to rest the ghosts that haunt him? Can Ann overcome the enemy she believed they'd escaped forever? Can Harry make his peace with the secrets and lies that have shaped his life? On a blood-soaked battlefield, as a new nation is forged in violence and slaughter, all three will be given a choice - to succumb to the past, or to stand and fight for their family's future. Blood, vengeance and destiny collide in the latest thrilling installment in the Courtney series from the bestselling master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. |
49. The Risk - Elle Kennedy
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Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Risk now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team. And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me. I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one. Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him. That's the one risk I'm not willing to take. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
50. Hope Rises: Walter Nash Book 2 - David Baldacci
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Walter Nash was once a mild-mannered and content businessman, thriving in his success and surrounded by a loving family. Everything changed when the FBI revealed his company as a criminal empire and enlisted him in a daring mission to dismantle it. Driven by justice and revenge, Nash was forced to dive into the very dark world that shattered his life. Walter Nash isn't the man he used to be. But When everything crumbles, hope rises... * * * * * KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People |
51. Heart the Lover - Lily King
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Touching, thoughtful, a deeply affecting love story about time and regret' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Steeped in yearning, melancholy and the reckoning with mortality that must come to us all . . . King’s writing still pierces you’ The Times 'Exploring how first love shapes a lifetime, here is a novel of piercing clarity' Independent 'Beautifully written . . . I was hooked from the first page' Daily Mail Our narrator understands good love stories – their secrets, their highs and free falls. But her greatest love story, the one she lived, never followed the rules. She was in her senior year of college when star students Sam and Yash swept her into an intoxicating world of academic fervour, rapid-fire banter and raucous card games. Their lives became quickly intertwined – with friendship but also with unpredictable passions and the intimations of first love. Decades later, she is a successful writer, living a comfortable life with her husband and children, when a surprise visit brings the past crashing into the present, forcing her to confront the decisions and deceptions of her youth. |
52. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'I couldn't put it down!' Millie Bobby Brown '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 _ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE _ OVER TWO MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? '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 '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 *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing paperback was an instant number-one bestseller in the first week of April 2024. |
53. The Black Wolf - Louise Penny
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' A wonderful, multi-layered novel: all the established characters are there for lovers of Three Pines, but it's also a political thriller, an exploration of friendship and betrayal, and a celebration of kindness' ANN CLEEVES 'It's not difficult to see why Penny and her fans have come to regard Three Pines as a refuge in a chaotic and alarming world' SUNDAY TIMES Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding. Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf. But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning... In a dry and parched land where there is no water. Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, in industry, in organized crime, in the halls of government. From the apparent peace of his little village, Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike. Readers love T he Black Wolf! 'Wow, wow, wow! This book is thrilling from start to finish, constantly evolving and twisting and so brilliantly written' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Another excellent Gamache novel from Louise Penny ... timely, topical and prescient' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Penny's writing is as literary and elegant as ever, and as usual this book packs the punch of a heart-stopping thriller' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ '6 stars if I could. To say I adore this series, is an understatement. With that, comes the excitement of a new book but also the worry of will it live up to the previous books? And I apologise for ever worrying that, Louise, because somehow you manage to raise the bar every. single. time.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Louise Penny has the ability to make each of the characters so real the reader can visualise them, along with some really excellent scene setting, especially in Three Pines, which has become a real village in the minds of her readers' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
54. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million selling and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again' |
55. Hero - Patricia Wolf
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'The magic that Patricia Wolf brings to crime writing is extraordinary...the best of the genre' NetGalley review, 5 stars The new unmissable instalment in the DS Walker series! A sporting legend. A brutal death. A dark legacy. DS Lucas Walker is back home in Queensland, following the dramatic fallout from his last case. He is just getting to grips with his new role in the small outback town of Katima, when the body of an unknown young man is found hanging from a tree in the park. What at first looks like a tragic suicide soon has Walker's detective instincts on alert, and he and his young partner throw themselves into the case - discovering a connection with an unsolved death. And then a brutal murder changes everything. The victim is Caden Conroy , national cricketing hero, and the dark nature of his death leads to an unparallelled media frenzy. When Walker is sidelined by Brisbane Homicide after being first on the scene, he must go his own way to unpick the deceit and corruption at the heart of these cases. Only then will he know if they are connected, and how - but at what cost? Still reeling from Berlin, and with his own family in freefall, DS Lucas Walker faces one of his toughest cases yet in the fifth instalment of this gripping, bestselling Aussie Noir series - for fans of Jane Harper, Cara Hunter and Chris Hammer. Readers can't get enough of Hero ! ' This series is much like a Jane Harper or Cleeves book ... flawed characters and twisty plot ... I loved it! ' NetGalley review, 5 stars 'Absolutely adored this... devoured it over a couple of days! ... One of my favourite books of the year and I can't wait to read more from the author' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' I'm a huge fan of this series ... they really evoke life in a small outback town... I really can't wait for the next DS Lucas Walker instalment! ' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' Cracking story , with more than a few twists along the way.' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' I fell into this book straight away and found it so hard to put down . I really didn't want it to end ... You can't get better in this genre.' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' This book was like putting on a familiar pair of comfy slippers ' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' Lucas Walker is back with his fifth outing from Patricia Wolf and what an outing it is! ...the book is a cracking good story ... that will keep the reader turning the pages until the final word ' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' I finished the book in two days... 5 stars from me. Patricia Wolf is one of my favourite authors - I will read anything she writes ' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' Another winner in the DS Walker series !' NetGalley review, 5 stars ' Had me hooked right from the start ... the ending leaving me totally eager to read the next book !' NetGalley review, 5 stars 'I'll happily be reading book 55 if they're all like this... the last chapter has me excited for the next book already' NetGalley review, 4 stars ' Shenanigans and cricket = murder! ... suspenseful and fascinating ... Patricia Wolf had me truly caught up with the characters ... Definitely recommended , especially if you, like me, love Australian suspense !' NetGalley review, 5 stars |
56. Rosemary for Remembrance - Nikki Broadwell
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Rosemary and Dylan have grown apart since his return from the war and prison camp. But when memories from a bygone era begin ot haunt their dreams, they are drawn together to discover the source. Could the key be the locket Rosemary wears around her neck? 'Together forever' are the words inscribed there. A gripping tale of love, loss and secrets revealed.  Based on the wartime journals of the author's father.  |
57. A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. The third 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 has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. |
58. A Pair of Aces: Reese's Book Club - Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray
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REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A gripping novel about two trailblazing women on opposite sides of the law—a prosecutor and a madam—who team up to bring down notorious Mob boss Lucky Luciano in 1930s New York, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the million-copy bestseller The Personal Librarian. Eunice Carter, assistant district attorney for the City of New York and Manhattan’s first Black female prosecutor, has her sights set on the one and only Lucky Luciano, head of New York City’s five largest organized crime families. Other prosectors have tried to bring down Lucky, but they’ve all focused on the crime syndicate’s traditional businesses—bootlegging, gambling, loan sharking, and drug dealing—or tax evasion. No one has thought to approach the mob through its role in prostitution. Until Eunice. But she can’t get Luciano alone. Polly Adler has worked long and hard to build up her high-class brothel business. Her client list is filled with well-known names, both the famous and the infamous, who all know her booze is top-notch, her music first-rate, her food exquisite, and her girls the best. But Lucky has gone too far, putting her girls in danger, and Polly finally sees the chance to end his reign once and for all. Together, Eunice and Polly fashion a case utilizing a network of women. Bridging the enormous divide between them and risking their own lives, they assemble evidence bit by bit, under the nose of the man they’re trying to convict. It is this very alliance—of two women from vastly different worlds—that launches the most sensational trial New York City has ever seen. |
59. The Hollow - Michael Connelly
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Retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch delves into the darkest chapter of his past in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. When Harry Bosch was eleven years old, his mother was murdered and he became a ward of the state, housed in MacLaren Children's Center, a notorious facility where abuse was rampant. Decades after its closure, a massive class action lawsuit has resulted in a multibillion-dollar settlement for former residents. But when Bosch's half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, brings him word that Harry is entitled to $400,000, Bosch says he doesn't want the money. He wants justice. News of the settlement awakens his memories of a place he had hoped never to revisit, and a boy named Chops, a fellow inmate who wound up dead. Chops's body was found in a hidden space under a staircase that the staff used to discipline their charges. The kids knew it only as "the hollow." But Chops's death was covered up and never solved. Now Bosch knows he must reopen the investigation and learn the truth, even if the killer is long dead.  As Bosch digs into the files, he picks up the trail of a predator who not only survived, but went on to a life of vicious crime. Forced to face a history that both scarred him and launched him on his mission as a cop, Bosch must bring down a sadistic criminal and finally put to rest the demons of his past. |
60. Dead Fall Lake - S. R. White
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'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES 'S. R. White is the real deal' CHRIS HAMMER Deep in the Australian wilderness, a famed sinkhole renowned as a stunning freediving spot attracts people from all over the world. But there's a dark, puzzling mystery when a local sports hero - and the glamorous face of a high-adrenaline video channel - is found dead far beneath the surface. Despite diving the sinkhole hundreds of times, his lifeless body is discovered dressed in normal clothes, handcuffed to a supply line. With no witnesses - and evidence submerged 30 metres underwater - how can Detective Dana Russo unravel such a shocking case? Praise for S. R. White: 'A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish' PETER MAY 'Original, compelling and highly recommended' CHRIS HAMMER 'Gripping' THE GUARDIAN 'A fascinating case' SUNDAY TIMES 'It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending' HEAT 'This slow-burn novel catches light' THE SUN 'The story takes place over less than 48 hours but the pace is slow-burn, relying on considerable psychological depth...the denouement hits like a knockout punch' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN 'A dark and compulsive read' WOMAN & HOME |
61. The Correspondent - Virginia Evans
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Discover the word-of-mouth bestselling phenomenon that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year! SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'A warm, funny gem of a novel' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'What a novel! Tender, dry, sharp...devastating, but still feel good.' PANDORA SYKES 'Tremendous' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL – Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . . To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past. Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club. All receive Sybil’s witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns. But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself. The hardest letter to write is the one you’d never dare to send. |
62. The Hotel Avocado - Bob Mortimer
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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 |
63. Strangers - Belle Burden
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A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN VOGUE, BBC, NEW YORK TIMES, W MAGAZINE, TOWN & COUNTRY 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship' Joyce Carol Oates 'Beautiful... devastating ... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of water-tight literary fiction' British Vogue How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March of 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden’s husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core: she believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he was a man who had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers spent at their beloved home on Martha’s Vineyard, lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from her steady companion into a stranger. As she pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined coming, she finds she is much stronger than she ever expected. Exploring the transformation of a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed ‘Belle the Good’ to a powerful, brave, determined woman who has learned to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for far too long, Strangers is a must-read memoir of self-discovery. 'Burden is an elegant writer … As Strangers and myriad tv shows attest, even the most intimate and long marriages can yield nasty surprises. In the end, how well do you really know the person who lies next to you in bed every night?' Economist ‘A compelling tale of marriage and deception… Strangers raises some serious questions about the nature of intimacy and what makes a “perfect” marriage … She weaves the narrative together deftly: I devoured Strangers in about two days, greedily absorbing every twist and painful turn … I loved it.’ Lucy Denyer, Telegraph ‘Examines how we view intimacy, how the people closest to us can change without us knowing, and how to move forward in the wake of devastation.’ W Magazine ‘Burden’s sharp, personal writing brings readers deep into her unthinkable circumstances and offers a promise to anyone suffering: you can make it to the other side.’ Town & Country |
64. The Stranger at the Table: The must-read Aussie suspense of 2025. Poisonous lies, family secrets, addiction and revenge are all on the menu. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Jo Dixon and Ali Lowe - Cassie Hamer
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A family gathering, but not everyone who sits down to dinner will survive it. Poisonous lies, family secrets, addiction and revenge - always a dish best served cold - are all on the menu. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Jo Dixon and Ali Lowe, this twisty domestic suspense holds you captive from its gripping beginning to its shocking denouement. Maz Antonio has spent the last two years in prison so is determined to make the first major family gathering in their new home deep in Australian suburbia as perfect as possible. She owes it to everyone after the terrible mistakes she's made ... mistakes for which she will always be trying to atone. This special lunch is her chance to make things right for her husband and children, to show everyone that she can maintain her sobriety, that things can go back to normal. (Whatever normal looks like when you have traumatic, confusing flashbacks of that fateful day where two innocent lives were lost.) Her sister, Elli, is in. So is her husband's brother. Her distant father-in-law is gracing them with his presence and her mum Margaret is on the way from Newcastle, bringing a colleague - a virtual stranger she impulsively invited. But is this man really a stranger? Or could it be that he is intimately connected to the past that Maz has so desperately been trying to put behind her - a past that's about to explode across the dinner table in the deadliest of ways... PRAISE FOR THE STRANGER AT THE TABLE 'Summer, suburbs, families at war-this book has it all. Even the backdrop of deafening cicadas roar their approval. I turned pages without even realising.' Markus Zusak 'I absolutely loved this book. A thrilling ride with a heartfelt storyline and rich, nuanced characters, I was all consumed by this brilliant and clever story. It is undoubtedly Hamer's best novel yet.' Ali Lowe 'I inhaled this story, completely addicted until the final breathtaking twist. Razor sharp and riveting. Domestic suspense at its very best.' Tess Woods 'With mystery and mayhem, secrets and suspense, this scarily relatable family drama hooked me from start to finish.' Joanna Nell 'I absolutely loved this contemporary exploration of addiction, family dynamics, deep-rooted shame ... and out-and-out revenge. Compelling, satisfying and unputdownable.' B.M. Carroll 'Hamer brings her trademark warmth and humour-filled domestic observation to a taut and darkly compelling novel, proving herself to be an accomplished suspense writer, to rival Sally Hepworth and Liane Moriarty.' Kate Solly 'Cassie Hamer's astute observations about family, motherhood and relationships, and the lies we tell others and ourselves, underpin a delicious mystery with a satisfying denouement.' Vanessa McCausland 'This compelling page-turner takes us inside the Antonio family with all of its love and loyalty, secrets and betrayals, grief and guilt. Cassie Hamer's characters are so real-she gives us fascinating insights into complex family dynamics. And that's what hooks us into this story: the explosive truths that this family must face, and whether they can uncover their long-held secrets ...' Petronella McGovern 'Humour, tenderness, pace, suspense and entertainment. Cassie Hamer is a writer who knows how to get her characters jumping on the page.' Justin Smith 'Lunch is served, and it's a delicious mix of family secrets, suspense, lies and revelations. I devoured The Stranger at the Table.' Kylie Ladd 'An artfully crafted story exploring how many wrongs can make something right. Hamer's story leaves you questioning the fine line between right and wrong and what happens when that line gets blurred, even if you're blurring them for the right reasons. Cassie Hamer's best book yet!' Sandie Docker 'The Stranger at the Table heralds a new and exciting direction for bestselling Australian author, Cassie Hamer. Pacey and page-turning with a cast of flawed, but relatable characters and a killer plot twist, this novel is domestic noir at its best. Perfect for fans... |
65. A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas
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Coming soon … return to Prythian with TWO new books in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Pre-order ACOTAR 6 for 27th October 26, and ACOTAR 7 for 12th January 27. 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. |
66. My Brown-Eyed Earl - Anna Bennett
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A bachelor nobleman gets a second chance with his former betrothed when he meets the new governess in this Regency romance series opener. "Heart, humor, and a hot hero. Everything I look for in a great romance novel!" —Valerie Bowman William Ryder, Earl of Castleton, is at the end of his noble rope. Not only has he broken ties with his longtime mistress, but his mother has also publicly announced her wish for him to marry a suitable young lady—if only to help him raise the young twins in his care. Hiring a governess should solve some of Will's problems . . . but when he meets the candidate in question, he finds himself in an entirely new predicament. Miss Margaret Lacey is brainy, beautiful, and, once upon a time, Will's betrothed. But she bowed out of the engagement—and, since then, has never been the same. A tragic accident robbed her of everything, and now, at age twenty-three, her marital prospects are slim to none. Penniless but not without pride, Meg convinces the vexingly handsome Will to hire her for the job. What neither of them could have expected from this arrangement, however, is an attraction that burns stronger than ever. Are these two lost souls finally ready to be schooled in the art of love? Don't miss all the Wayward Wallflower series by Anna Bennett! "O ne bliss-giving read . . . witty and whimsical." — USA Today Happily Ever After "Heartwarming and joyous . . . a delightful read!" — RT Book Reviews |
67. The Loving Daylights - Lynsay Sands
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A tech-savvy spy is out to save the day—and conquer her fear of dating—in this "James Bond-meets Austin-Powers" romantic comedy (Publishers Weekly). Beautiful, brilliant, and painfully shy, Jane Spyrus loves gadgets. As an agent for the spy organization B.L.I.S.S., she has invented countless new tools for the global fight against crime. Not that her fellow agents are putting them to use. Some of them find her work a little too . . . well, innovative. Like her shrink-wrap condoms or her spray-on truth serum. Of course, you can't use wacky inventions to fix all your problems; Jane knows that better than anyone. Her neighbor has been kidnapped, driving that point home. She will have to team up with another human being—and Abel Andretti arrives just in time. He will help Jane find her neighbor, stop a villain, and, most of all, he will show Jane how to love the daylights out of something without batteries. |
68. Trunk Music (Harry Bosch Book 5) - Michael Connelly
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In this fifth Bosch thriller by Michael Connelly, Harry finds all the signs of a Mafia hit, yet something is off ... THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING CRIME WRITER Harry Bosch is back in Homicide after disciplinary leave. In the wooded hills overlooking the Hollywood Bowl, he opens the trunk of a white Rolls Royce and finds a corpse. It looks like a simple case of 'trunk music' - a Mafia hit, the victim shot in his own vehicle - but the LAPD's Organized Crime Unit is curiously uninterested. When Harry starts to uncover a shocking triangle of corruption and collusion, he's yanked off the case - and suddenly he's the one being investigated. But only a bullet can stop Harry when he's searching for the truth ... |
69. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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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 |
70. The Hard Line - Mark Greaney
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The Gray Man discovers that "family" is just another word for "target" in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. For a man who works in the shadows, a family is not just a luxury - it's a weakness. When an unknown enemy uses threats against Zack Hightower's estranged daughter to blackmail the injured operative into taking on a dangerous mission, his friend, Court Gentry, aka the Gray Man, volunteers to take Zack's place. But Court has problems of his own. He's already got a expert assassin on his trail for no apparent reason. And now his quest to protect Zack's family may drag his own family into the maelstrom. There's one lesson that Court has found undeniable: There's a reason superheroes have secret identities. |
71. The Dixon Rule - Elle Kennedy
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Welcome back to Briar U! Discover the next generation in this icy-hot spin-off series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Dixon Rule now for the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance! 'I told them I had a girlfriend.' I start to laugh. 'This is the greatest day of my life.' 'Oh, it gets better, Dixon. I told them it was you.' Diana Dixon has a lot going on this summer. She's rehearsing for a ballroom dance competition, juggling two jobs, and dealing with an ex-boyfriend who can't take the hint it's over. Yet despite all that, she still has plenty of time and energy to tell Shane Lindley to screw off. Shane just moved into her apartment building and seems dedicated to sleeping his way through her entire cheerleading squad. Sure, he's a tall, gorgeous hockey player, but he's messing with her turf. This calls for some ground rules: no parties in her apartment, leave her teammates alone, and - most importantly - leave her alone. What Diana doesn't realize is that Shane's sick of hook-ups and tired of being on the rebound after his long-term girlfriend called it quits. He wants a relationship. And when his ex comes back into the picture, he pretends he has one to make her jealous . . . and who better to play the girlfriend role than his sassy new neighbour? Despite Diana's reluctance to break her rule, a fake relationship is the perfect solution for her own ex issues, and soon she can't deny something is sizzling between her and Shane. Something hot and completely unexpected. And it might just be getting a little too real. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
72. Unruly Protector - Esther E. Schmidt
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An arranged marriage. A moment washed in blood. A heart fueled by vengeance. It all consumes the life of one Unruly Protector. Clemente accepted an arranged marriage as part of a deal to keep his sister safe. Though, he never expected the woman he was now connected with for life creating a weakness he never saw coming. Caterina grew up in the mafia world and fully embraced her fate; choosing to become an asset for her future husband instead of a wilting flower. But she wasn't expecting the ruthless head of the underworld of California to yank on her every nerve. Being fearless in the mafia world will blindside and get you killed, while being perceptively ruthless keeps you alive and will allow you to see your enemies coming. When emotions are twisted and past enemies rise to attack, it's revenge that feeds the blood of the innocent and might risk the lives of everyone involved. |
73. Clown Town - Mick Herron
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The Instant Sunday Times Bestselling Thriller from the Author of Slow Horses SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE YEAR GUARDIAN, CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR DAILY TELEGRAPH, BOOK OF THE YEAR TLS, BOOK OF THE YEAR THE SPECTATOR, BOOK OF THE YEAR ---- 'Mick Herron is our best and most topical spy writer' Ian Rankin 'Clown Town is a masterpiece' India Knight, Sunday Times 'An authentic megastar of the genre' Sam Leith, Guardian 'No one can rival Mick Herron' The Times 'A superb thriller' The Spectator 'Masterly' Times Literary Supplement, books of the year ---- MI5's First Desk, Diana Taverner, doesn't appreciate threats. So when those involved in a covert operation during the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland threaten to expose the ugly side of state security, Taverner goes on the offensive. And when that happens, people get hurt. Over at Slough House, the repository for failed spies, the slow horses are hard at work: belittling each other, pushing paper, and marking time. Their boss, Jackson Lamb, wants them at their desks, but the slow horses are always looking for a way back on to Spook Street. Meanwhile, another slow horse, River Cartwright, is waiting to be passed fit for work. At a loose end, and with his grandfather - a legendary former spy - long dead, River investigates the secrets of the old man's library, and a mysteriously missing book. What stories will it hold? And who wants those stories to stay silent? After all, spies lie, they betray, it's what they do. *Mick Herron's Clown Town was a Sunday Times Number Four bestseller in hardback in the second week of September 2025 and a Sunday Times Number Nine bestseller in paperback in the first week of May 2026. |
74. A Prisoner of Birth - Jeffrey Archer
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Danny Cartwright and Spencer Craig were born on different sides of the track. Danny, an East End Cockney, leaves Clement Attlee Comprehensive School at the age of 15 to take up a job at a local garage. He falls in love with Beth, the boss's daughter, and asks her to marry him. Spencer Craig resides in the West End. A graduate of an English public school and Cambridge University. After leaving university he becomes a criminal barrister and is soon tipped to be the youngest Queen's Counsel of his generation. Danny and Beth travel up to the West End to celebrate their engagement. They end the evening in a wine bar where Spencer Craig is also celebrating - his 30th birthday, along with a select group of university chums. Their lives will never be the same again. For, an hour later, one of them is arrested for murder, while the other ends up as the Prosecution's chief witness in an Old Bailey trial. |
75. The Other Bennet Sister - Janice Hadlow
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It is a sad fact of life that if a young woman is unlucky enough to come into the world without expectations, she had better do all she can to ensure she is born beautiful. To be handsome and poor is misfortune enough; but to be both plain and penniless is a hard fate indeed. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice , Mary is the middle of the five Bennet girls and the plainest of them all, so what hope does she have? Prim and pious, with no redeeming features, she is unloved and seemingly unlovable. The Other Bennet Sister , though, shows another side to Mary. An introvert in a family of extroverts; a constant disappointment to her mother who values beauty above all else; fearful of her father’s sharp tongue; with little in common with her siblings - is it any wonder she turns to books for both company and guidance? And, if she finds her life lonely or lacking, that she determines to try harder at the one thing she can be: right. One by one, her sisters marry - Jane and Lizzy for love; Lydia for some semblance of respectability - but Mary, it seems, is destined to remain single and live out her life at Longbourn, at least until her father dies and the house is bequeathed to the reviled Mr Collins. But when that fateful day finally comes, she slowly discovers that perhaps there is hope for her, after all. Simultaneously a wonderfully warm homage to Jane Austen and a delightful new story in its own right, Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister is, at its heart, a life-affirming tale of a young woman finding her place in the world. Witty and uplifting, it will make you feel - and cheer - for Mary as you never have before. |
76. We Chase Shadows - Richard Osman
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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB COMES THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY IN THE 'WE SOLVE MURDERS' SERIES - A GLOBE-TROTTING, PAGE-TURNING ADVENTURE. ‘Packed with clever twists’ HARLAN COBEN At sunrise, high in the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a beautiful private villa. On the body is a threatening note, signed by a mystery man. Back at We Solve Murders HQ, Amy, Rosie and Steve leap at the chance to take on their first proper case. So what if their new client seems to have his own reasons for avoiding the police? All they need to do is uncover who left the note, and then find them. Simple. But once they start digging, the suspects keep piling up: there’s Sweden’s most-wanted criminal, a canny ex-wife and a fierce business rival – yet the murderer keeps evading them. And as the trio chase a villain through the shadows, danger travels closer to home . . . Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve’s village pub, can the team catch an elusive killer who knows EXACTLY where to hide? Pre-order your copy now! Praise for Richard Osman: ‘Irresistible’ LEE CHILD ‘So smart and funny. Deplorably good’ IAN RANKIN ‘Osman just gets better’ SHARI LAPENA ‘I smiled a million times’ MARIAN KEYES ‘Warm, wise and witty’ VAL MCDERMID ‘Brilliantly suspenseful’ JEFFERY DEAVER ‘The rightful king of crime’ i PAPER '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 ‘Gripping and rather moving’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The biggest new fiction author of the decade’ GUARDIAN 'Underestimate him at your own peril' INDEPENDENT 'Richard Osman seems incapable of missing' THE TIMES |
77. The Gambler - JP Pomare
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'The best crime author in the southern hemisphere' TRENT DALTON 'Razor sharp and addictive . . . Pomare nails the craft of revealing and misdirecting in this story' SARAH JONES 'You'll be chomping your nails off as the stakes escalate and the plot is peeled back' MAMAMIA A highly charged crime-thriller - launching an electrifying new series featuring PI Vince Reid - by multi-award-winning prince of the twist, J.P. Pomare. PI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he's offered a case he can't refuse: Why did a respected local woman open fire at a political rally, killing a promising young university graduate? It's easy money, he's told. A sure thing. But as Reid delves further into the case, the stakes are higher than he imagined. There are invisible players pulling the strings. Will he walk away a winner or pay for the ultimate gamble with his life? 'A relentlessly propulsive, sharply observed thriller . . . fast, smart and deeply relevant' GOOD READING MAGAZINE '[A] slick mystery loaded with twists' HOBART MERCURY 'Pomare is a master of the twisty, unpredictable thriller . . . Briskly paced, The Gambler keeps you keenly turning the pages as it weaves its way [to] an exciting and surprising conclusion. Highly recommended' CANBERRA WEEKLY 'Thoroughly enjoyable . . . deft writing and great characterisation' READINGS 'A very elegant writer . . . A Mozart of crime writing' GAIL PITTAWAY, Radio New Zealand PRAISE FOR THE THRILLERS OF J.P. POMARE, including The Wrong Woman and 17 Years Later: 'Seriously good' DERVLA McTIERNAN 'There's no better storyteller in the thriller game than Pomare' COURIER MAIL 'Shocking, twisty and impossible to put down' CHRISTIAN WHITE 'Propulsive. Clever. Satisfying' THE GUARDIAN 'Grabbed me from the opening page and didn't let go' MICHAEL ROBOTHAM 'Pomare is a master of the impeccably paced psycho-thriller' THE AUSTRALIAN |
78. The Missing: A thrilling mystery from the bestselling rural crime author of THE PROSPECT, perfect for readers of Jane Harper, Dinuka McKenzie and Chris Hammer - Fleur McDonald
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A landscape to die for ... The next compelling mystery set in the wild outback town of Kalgoorlie, from the bestselling author of The Prospect 'This land is millions of years old and has held secrets that we are able to uncover to this very day, yet the same land seems to have swallowed Max without a trace.' In the middle of Missing Persons Week, teenager Max Galbraith disappears after a party at the two-up ring on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie. With hundred-year-old mine shafts hidden in the area, no one can be sure whether he got lost while under the influence of drugs or if something more sinister has happened. Lily Carter, a talkshow radio host, receives information about Brendan Cook, another Kalgoorlie teenager who disappeared in similar circumstances the year before. But the police didn't launch a full-scale search for Brendan. Why not? Enter Detective Angie Sullivan, new to Kalgoorlie and yet to understand how the town works. With no clear links between the two cases, and Lily accusing the police of incompetence, the town is tipped into uproar. What secrets are hiding out there in the bush? And can Angie discover them before any more kids go missing? 'The parameters of the police and the laws about forcing young runaways to return home are eye opening. McDonald's great factuality, the amazing plot twist (which I didn't see coming at all) and superb writing kept me hooked' Good Reading Praise for The Prospect: 'Superb writing and storytelling' The Australian Praise for Fleur McDonald: 'McDonald brings all her passion for the land to her rural suspense' Australian Women's Weekly 'Fleur McDonald is a master of the rural suspense novel, her characters and storyline crackle with authenticity' Family Circle |
79. The Night We Lost Him - Laura Dave
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From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick The Last Thing He Told Me comes a riveting mystery wrapped in an epic love story . . . ‘ An engrossing mystery and a story with emotional heft ’ Shari Lapena ‘ A master storyteller. You won’t want to miss this one ’ Harlan Coben ' The best mystery of the year ' Jennifer Garner _________ One beautiful Californian evening, a wealthy businessman falls to his death from his secluded cliff-top house onto the rocks below. A tragic accident? Or murder? Nora and her half-brother Sam suspect it may be the latter, and team up to uncover the truth of what really happened that night. But their relationship has never been easy, and it is about to be tested to the limit as they start to question how well either of them really knew their elusive father. Unravelling his mysterious past takes them back to a world they knew nothing about, to a tangled love affair and a web of relationships that other people would far rather stay buried... Filled with passion, intrigue, lies, and dark, dark family secrets, The Night We Lost Him is a page turning mystery you won’t ever want to put down. _________ Readers can't get enough of The Night We Lost Him . . . ‘ WOW! ’ 5-star reader review ‘I was hooked from the start ’ 5-star reader review ‘ Chef's kiss of perfection ’ 5-star reader review ‘ Stunning ’ 5-star reader review ‘ A million stars ’ 5-star reader review ‘I loved every single second of this’ 5-star reader review ‘I couldn’t put it down !’ 5-star reader review ‘ Superb ’ 5-star reader review ‘A fantastic read!’ 5-star reader review 'I loved everything about this book’ 5-star reader review 'An engrossing family drama with thriller elements . . . I finished it in a day because I couldn’t put it down!’ 5-star reader review More love for The Night We Lost Him . . . 'Dave is the founder and master of a new kind of thriller. One that sets love, not death, at its centre. A tour de force of emotion.' Rebecca Serle 'Promises to serve up Dave’s signature blend of pulse-pounding suspense and moving family drama .' People 'Genuinely moving.' The New York Times ' A beautifully told , gripping mystery.' That’s Life Crime Scene Magazine 'Dave pulls off something that feels both new and familiar: a novel of domestic suspense that unnerves , then reassures .' Bookpage ' Clear and sharp as a diamond.' Time |
80. The Girl in the Green Dress - Jeni Haynes & George Blair-West
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AS SEEN IN THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED S BS AND HBO MAX DOCUMENTARY WE ARE JENI - this is the unforgettable memoir from a woman who refused to be silenced. Jeni Haynes is an inspiration and her bravery and determination to live shows how MPD or DID saved her life. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. Don't be fooled. The girl on the front cover of this book is not me, Jennifer Haynes. She is, in fact, Symphony . . . Symphony knows silence protects abusers. That's why we have to speak up, we have to tell our story, we have to scream and shout for all the children who don't yet have the words. Jeni Haynes is an inspiration. That she survived the unimaginably sadistic physical, psychological and emotional abuse and sexual crimes detailed in this book is testament to the extraordinary strength of Jeni's mind. What saved Jeni was the process of dissociation - Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), also known as Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) - a defence mechanism that created over 2500 separate personalities, or alters, who protected her as best they could. This army of alters included four-year-old Symphony, teenage motorcycle-loving Muscles, elegant Linda, forthright Judas and eight-year-old Ricky. It would take years, but with her army and the support of her psychiatrist, Dr George Blair-West, Jeni fought to create a happy life for herself and bring her father to justice for the crimes he committed against her. The Girl in the Green Dress is a harrowing, unforgettable and ultimately inspiring memoir from a woman who refused to be silenced. Including powerful and fascinating insights from Dr George Blair-West, Jeni's psychiatrist and an expert in DID who worked with her for over twenty years, this is a unique and profoundly important book for victims of abuse, their families, clinicians, police and anyone interested in the complexity of the human mind. It is proof that survival is possible and joy can be found after the darkest of times. |
81. Fury Bound - Sable Sorensen
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⚔️ 🐺 DISCOVER THE SERIES EVERYONE IS OBSESSED WITH! 🐺 ⚔️ ' A God Tier Fantasy book!!! You need to read it IMMEDIATELY.' ' THIS IS WHY I READ! ' 'OMG THIS BOOK YOU GUYS!!! I'm OBSESSED and I need to know what happens next like ASAP.' 'This book is so FREAKING GOOD! It had me on the edge of my seat. This plot has so many twists and turns … I loved every second ' Don’t miss this action-packed, jaw-dropping, dark and romantic sequel to the globally bestselling phenomenon, Dire Bound . ******* CROWNED BY DESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown – and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa and their allies to bring the country back from the brink. But the commoners, the Bonded and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn's beloved sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever. Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion – the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power. With enemies closing in and shadows stirring her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom – and her heart. Blood will spill. Bonds will break. Fate will be tested. THE SEQUEL DRIVING READERS WILD WITH ANTICIPATION: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow! Absolutely hooked, give me the next book right now please !!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The cliffhanger? I need book two. Immediately .' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I can't wait for book 2 to be out , the hangover is real but so worth it!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I just loved every second and can’t wait for book 2 !' The Wolves of Ruin series is best enjoyed in order: Book #1 Dire Bound Book #2 Fury Bound |
82. When Lemons Give You Life - Anna Johnston
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Redemption is a dish best served warm . . . Retired Michelin-star chef Griff Barlow has lost his appetite. He’s done with grief, guilt and the beige slop they dare call food at Sunny Glen Aged Care Facility, where he now resides. Life’s given him all the lemons he can handle – so he breaks into the nursing home kitchen to bake himself one last tart. It’s supposed to be his final meal, but the act of cooking stirs a dormant joy. Soon, he’s regularly sneaking in after dark, serving up flavour and comfort to his fellow residents. Yet behind the apron is a lie so big it could destroy the one thing he has left to protect . . . Meanwhile, Griff’s younger sister, Lisa, is navigating a new ADHD diagnosis and the spark of an unexpected romance. Despite their fractured sibling relationship, she dutifully visits Griff, though she knows hope of a reconciliation is gone, buried in the silence between them. But the truth has a way of boiling over – and when secrets, soufflés and second chances collide, they may discover a recipe for forgiveness. Anna Johnston's second novel is an enchanting story that will appeal to fans of Richard Osman, Joanna Nell and Amanda Hampson. ‘Smart, authentic and full of heart.’ Graeme Simsion, internationally bestselling author of The Rosie Project 'Anna Johnston imbues her characters with a warmth, tenderness and singularity that makes them irresistible. A charming tale of redemption, complex sibling bonds and the joy of a meal cooked with love, this book will leave your heart full and your tastebuds ignited.' Mikki Brammer, internationally bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover 'A delicious treat of a novel, rich with the complex flavours of love, loss, familial relationships and redemption. I adored it.' Emma Grey, internationally bestselling author of Pictures of You 'Written with empathy, insight and authenticity, When Lemons Give You Life is a delicious journey from regret to reconciliation. Heartfelt, funny and uplifting.' Julietta Henderson, bestselling author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman 'An absolute chef's kiss of a novel, prepared with heart and humour, guaranteed to please your palate.' Troy Hunter, author of Gus and the Missing Boy 'For the burnt-out and world-weary, Anna Johnston’s novels offer essential therapy – wickedly funny stories about flawed heroes with the power to restore our faith in each other.' Kirsten Miller, author of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books |
83. Nash Falls: Walter Nash Book 1 - David Baldacci
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‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer The start of a pulse-pounding original series from international number one bestselling author David Baldacci. * * * * * Walter Nash is a mild-mannered, happy and successful businessman with a loving family. He has never lifted a weight or fired a gun in anger, and he has no special physical or investigatory skills. The dark world is not a place he knows – until the FBI comes calling on the very day of his estranged Vietnam veteran father’s funeral. They tell him that the company he works for is actually a criminal organization. And they need his help in a risky endeavour to bring it all down. In doing so, Nash’s perfect world is destroyed. And in seeking justice and revenge, Nash must become someone else: a man of violence and physicality who must find traction and purpose in the same dark world that invaded and crushed everything near and dear to him. Can Walter Nash reinvent himself into a weapon of righteousness and justice? The odds are not with him. But bet against Walter Nash at your peril . . . * * * * * KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People |
84. Black River - Matthew Spencer
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Black River is the most compelling thriller you'll read this year. A long, burning summer in Sydney. A young woman found murdered in the deserted grounds of an elite boarding school. A serial killer preying on victims along the banks of the Parramatta River. A city on edge. Adam Bowman, a battling journalist who grew up as the son of a teacher at Prince Albert College, might be the only person who can uncover the links between the school murder and the 'Blue Moon Killer'. But he will have to go into the darkest places of his childhood to piece together the clues. Detective Sergeant Rose Riley, meanwhile, is part of the taskforce desperately trying to find the killer before he strikes again. Adam Bowman's excavation of his past might turn out to be Rose's biggest trump card or it may bring the whole investigation crashing down, and put her own life in danger. Taut, suspenseful and utterly compelling, Black River is the best thriller you'll read this year. 'A meticulous, propulsive thriller with a cast of standout characters and intriguing setting. I could not stop reading it.' SARAH BAILEY 'Sharply plotted and relentlessly paced, it kept me guessing until the last page.' MICHAEL ROBOTHAM 'Propulsive and intricate. A gritty Sydney comes to life in Matthew Spencer's compelling cast of characters. A crime thriller that is absolutely not to be missed.' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR  ' Black River hooked me and wouldn't let me go. You're going to want to read this one with all the lights on.' TIM AYLIFFE 'Dark, gritty, tense, atmospheric. I loved Black River .' CANDICE FOX |
85. Sunrise at Sunny Cross Farm - Maya Linnell
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In the heart of rural South Australia, two people must confront their pasts and trust each other to take centre stage in a love story that's all their own. 'Maya shines a light on rural romance and celebrates storytelling that makes the heart sing and smiles abound.' Graziher Magazine Widowed, cautious and clearly out of his depth, Spencer Hawkins never expected to find himself in front of a reality TV crew, let alone as a contestant on Love on the Land.  Clem Crossley has her hands full with her sunflower-filled property, two daughters, her new farm gate cafe and catering for the TV crew, without adding romance to the mix.  As the TV show airs, misleading edits and small-town gossip threaten to undo the bond Spencer and Clem are building. Clem, fiercely protective of her daughters, begins to wonder if Spencer is a risk she can't afford.  In the heart of rural South Australia, Spencer and Clem must confront their pasts and trust each other to take centrestage in a love story that's all their own. 'We're big fans of Maya Linnell's brand of rural romance.' Australian Country Magazine |
86. The Calamity Club - Kathryn Stockett
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'Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters ... a must-read' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry ' A rip-roaring adventure of found family, complex sisterhood and tested moral compasses' Sunday Times 'Pure hell-raising entertainment' New York Times ' The biggest publishing event of the year' Mirror 'Exquisite storytelling ... a joyful, heartbreaking, heartwarming read. I loved it so much' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things “You give a girl a taste of fresh air and then you take it away—she’ll grow fierce and wild to get it back.” Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Ever since her beloved mother failed to come home last Christmas Eve, she’s been one of the 'unadoptable' girls at the town’s orphanage, where she fights each day to keep her wits sharp and her spirit unbowed. When she meets Birdie , a young woman who has come to Oxford determined to remind her socialite sister of the impoverished family she left behind, for the first time in a long while it seems someone else might care about Meg’s future. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie begins to suspect her sister’s charmed life may be founded on a tapestry of lies. Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman haunted by loss who has been pushed to the brink with nothing left to lose. Drawn together by circumstance, they find unexpected kinship among a disreputable, determined band of women. But in a town steeped in hypocrisy, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences … Bold, heartwarming, and riotously funny, The Calamity Club is an unforgettable story of resilience and friendship, and a sisterhood of underestimated women who risk everything to take back control of their fates. 'As witty, bold, and transportive as it is heartbreaking and compassionate' Shelley Read, author of Go as a River ' A gorgeous novel with a lot of heart ' Prima 'It’s such a joy to immerse yourself in this world and with these characters ... a really special book that’s been well worth the wait' Good Housekeeping 'So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end' Oprah Daily _ PRAISE FOR THE HELP 'Daring, vitally important and very courageous, I loved and admired The Help. Fantastic' MARIAN KEYES 'Outstanding, immensely funny, very compelling, brilliant' Daily Telegraph ' A laugh-out-loud, vociferously angry must-read' Marie Claire 'Touching, disgraceful, funny. Highly recommended' Daily Mail |
87. Private Tokyo - James Patterson & Adam Hamdy
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In the brand new thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Private series from Sunday Times bestselling author James Patterson, a brutal murder investigation pulls Jack Morgan to Tokyo where he must uncover a dangerous conspiracy. --------------------------------- One secret could destroy a city… A covert operative is murdered on the streets of Tokyo, hunted down by a masked assassin and silenced before he can expose what he’s stolen. With his final breath, he delivers a message that crosses continents: Get Jack Morgan . Private detective Morgan arrives in Tokyo to find a city on edge. As the investigation unleashes a chain of deadly events, it’s clear he’s stepped into something far bigger – and far more dangerous – than a single killing. Could he be the next target? --------------------------------- PRAISE FOR THE PRIVATE THRILLERS 'An exhilarating and totally satisfying read' NB MAGAZINE 'A breakneck fast, brutally good page-turner' DAILY MAIL 'Hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat' DAILY EXPRESS 'Yet another fine outing from the master of thrillers' CITY A.M. |
88. The Play - Elle Kennedy
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Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Play now for the perfect friends-to-lovers romance! She's about to put this player in his place . . . What I learned after last year's distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. No more screwing, period. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. Which means that I, Hunter Davenport, am officially going celibate . . . no matter how hard that makes things. But there's nothing in the rulebook that says I can't be friends with a woman. And I won't lie - my new classmate Demi Davis is one cool chick. Her smart mouth is hot as hell, and so is the rest of her, but the fact that she's got a boyfriend eliminates the temptation to touch her. Except three months into our friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound. And she's making a play for me. Avoiding her is impossible. We're paired up on a yearlong school project, but I'm confident I can resist her. We'd never work, anyway. Our backgrounds are too different, our goals aren't aligned, and her parents hate my guts. Hooking up is a very bad idea. Now I just have to convince my body - and my heart. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review |
89. King’s Ransom - Matthew Reilly
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Five innocent hostages. Five private investigators. A fiendish ransom game. Has Detective Sam Speedman met his match? A fast and deadly Matthew Reilly thriller. A DARING ABDUCTION The richest man in the world has been kidnapped. Along with four of his children. THE DEADLY CHALLENGE The kidnapper's demand: the five best private detectives in America must come to the missing tech billionaire's penthouse in New York City by noon and engage in a deadly series of riddles and ransoms to find and rescue them. THE FIFTH DETECTIVE Among the five investigators brought to New York is Sam Speedman. Skinny, bespectacled and brilliant, Sam is different to most other detectives. But as the situation escalates and the bodies mount, Sam is going to discover that appearances can be deceiving and that maybe some villains are best left alone... |
90. A Little Unwell - Kerry Jewell
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A compelling, candid and darkly funny novel that explores the modern realities of our dysfunctional public health system, and the fragile human beings fighting to make it work. Night shift. Just keep them all alive until the morning they said. No higher brain function required they said. They were wrong. For Amy, being a doctor was supposed to mean winning at life. Helping people. Saving lives. Having a secure job. Earning good money. Tick, tick, tick, tick. But now, in her second year in a city hospital the reality is a world away from Amy's med school dreams. She is finding out that people don't always want to be 'helped', the pay barely covers rent, her hours are ridiculous, her favourite patients are getting sicker, and her surgical trainee boyfriend has recently gone shy on proposing. What Amy does have are the friendships forged by dealing with recalcitrant patients, endless nightshifts, and crying in the emergency department bathrooms. And a belief that maybe, underneath it all, it's a job that's still worth doing. And when things begin to go wrong - horribly wrong - they're all that Amy has. Will it be enough? A Little Unwell is a darkly funny and emotionally powerful medical drama about the life of a female junior doctor - dealing with recalcitrant patients, long hours and crying in the emergency department bathrooms - informed by the real-life experiences of the author. 'Jewell writes with surgical precision . . . Fans of Samuel Shem's The House of God , Shirlene Obuobi's On Rotation and the hit television show The Pitt will find much to digest in this empathetic debut' BOOKS+PUBLISHING |
91. The Woman Who Lied - Claire Douglas
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THE SUSPENSE-FILLED TALE OF A CRIME NOVELIST WHOSE BOOKS ARE COMING TRUE FROM THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CLAIRE DOUGLAS She finally has her dream life. But someone knows the truth . . . 'Her best yet. It's gripping, atmospheric, and so original' GILLIAN MCALLISTER ' Thrilling, twisty and impossible to put down. Claire Douglas at her very best' TIM WEAVER 'A gripping read, so cleverly plotted and brimming with tension' GILLY MACMILLAN 'A tightly plotted, dazzling thriller, filled with Claire Douglas's trademark suspense. An up-all-night read' LUCY CLARKE ' A whirlwind of a thriller with twists that made me gasp' CL TAYLOR 'Ingenious and compelling . . . absolutely loved it' MARK EDWARDS ' So many ingenious twists, so many gasp moments. I absolutely loved it' B P WALTER __________ Emilia Ward lives quietly in suburban London with her husband and two children. Just an ordinary wife and mother. But also a bestselling crime writer. When she starts writing her tenth Detective Miranda Moody novel, however, life takes a frightening turn: an incident straight out of one of her novels occurs in real life. Just an unsettling coincidence, she thinks. Until it happens again. Then someone she knows dies exactly like a victim in the book she's still writing . . . Why is someone doing this? How do they know what she is writing? And how long before Emilia and her family are next? __________ READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE WOMAN WHO LIED . . . 'A fantastic thriller. Fresh and original, genuinely kept me guessing and a total page turner' 5* READER REVIEW 'I did not want this book to end. I read it in bed. On the sofa. In the bus. You get the picture. Did not put it down till it was done. Then felt disappointed with myself as I had gobbled it up and not spread the treat out. Best book by the author' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wow, what a book. I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend' 5* READER REVIEW 'Claire Douglas never disappoints, she keeps you hooked until the final page, each story she produces is better than the last with twists galore' 5* READER REVIEW 'Truly tremendous, cleverly plotted with a deftly drawn cast and an enthralling one-sit read' 5* READER REVIEW 'Tremendous' 5* READER REVIEW PRAISE FOR CLAIRE DOUGLAS: 'I loved this twisty novel' RICHARD OSMAN 'Clever. Gripping. Terrifically compelling. Kept me glued to the page' SARAH PEARSE 'Eerie, spine-tingling. Douglas is a master storyteller. The perfect immersive read' JANICE HALLETT 'Douglas is the queen of the unexpected twist' GILLIAN MCALLISTER 'Spine-chilling' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'A deliciously dark, captivating and twisty mystery from the Queen of Gripping Pageturners' CL TAYLOR T he Woman Who Lied, Sunday Times bestseller, October 2023 Claire Douglas, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, September 2022 |
92. Nightshade - Michael Connelly
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No. 1 internationally bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces Detective Stilwell: a determined cop on a purgatory beat in paradise. Detective Stilwell of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's department has been exiled. Once he manned a mainland homicide desk; now internal politics have relegated him to a low-key post, policing rustic Catalina Island. He's beginning to think he could get used to it. It's all business as usual in his new territory, following up drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts, until Stilwell receives a report of a body found wrapped in plastic at the bottom of the harbour. He begins working the case, and soon he's forced to cross all lines of protocol and jurisdiction in pursuit of justice. But when Stilwell discovers dark secrets hidden in the shadows he must now ask: Is Catalina really the serene island it appears to be or is it brewing a deadly poison? 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' Ian Rankin  'Superb crime writing from a master' The Australian |
93. Darling Girls - Sally Hepworth
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It's not just secrets buried at Wild Meadows. For as long as they can remember, Jessica, Norah and Alicia have been told how lucky they are. Rescued from family tragedies and raised by a loving foster mother on an idyllic farming estate, they were given an elusive second chance of a happy family life. But their childhood wasn't the fairytale everyone thinks it was. And when a body is discovered under the home they grew up in, the foster sisters find themselves thrust into the spotlight as key witnesses. Or are they prime suspects? A thrilling page-turner of sisterhood, secrets, love and murder by New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth. WINNER OF THE NED KELLY AWARDS BEST CRIME FICTION 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE MARGARET AND COLIN RODERICK LITERARY AWARD 2024 LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE BOOK OF THE YEAR ADULT FICTION 2024 Praise for Darling Girls 'Sally Hepworth's Darling Girls is the kind of story that grabs you hard and doesn't let go. Easily one of the best books I've read all year. An absolute page-turner from first word to last, and a story told with wit and compassion. It's got HUGE HIT written all over it, and I'm going to be pressing it into the hands of everyone I know. A superb and haunting mystery.' Jane Harper |
94. Morning Star - Pierce Brown
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The Reaper has come. And he's brought hell with him. The unputdownable third book in the explosive global sensation from Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown. Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Golds demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive cutthroat rivalries, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution. Now the time has come. But Darrow and his comrades face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy, including some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied - and too glorious to surrender. READERS LOVE PIERCE BROWN 'Pierce Brown paints a vivid picture of future worlds and you are carried at pace through a thrilling story. A first class read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This entire trilogy has been an emotional rollercoaster, the highs are like nothing you've ever seen before but oh how the lows will rip you to pieces' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The twists and turns and shock throughout rivals that of even A Song of Ice and Fire . Utterly enthralling. A brilliant end to a brilliant series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Out-of-this-world amazing. So all I'm going to say for now is: READ THIS BOOK/SERIES, GUYS! Sci-fi/dystopian genre can't get better than this. Pierce Brown, I'm your fan for life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This has been the best trilogy I have read in a while with so many twists that leave you with your heart in your mouth!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
95. Captivating the Prince (Book 5 The Lords of London series) - Patricia Grasso
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She longs to soar… Regina Bradford, the Countess of Langley, did not get her “happily ever after.” Her father, a wealthy man of business, married her off to an impoverished earl to gain an aristocratic title for the family. Regina is miserable in her marriage to Charles, the Earl of Langley, who is cheating on her with the blonde beauty, Princess Adele Kazanov. Regina is an aspiring author, and despite her husband's cruel barbs and his disdain for her writing, she is determined to finish her manuscript. Resolved to living the rest of her life in a loveless marriage, she spends most of her time with her beloved infant son, Austen, her best friend Ginger, her loyal butler Pickles, and her protective Great Dane, Hamlet. But when Regina meets the darkly handsome Prince Viktor Kazanov at a garden party, she begins to yearn for more than a happily-ever-after in print — she yearns for true love as well. He longs for freedom… Prince Viktor Kazanov wants a divorce. He is fed up with his wife Adele’s lack of affection for their young daughter, Sally. And, Adele’s affair with the Earl of Langley shows her complete disdain for the vows of marriage. Prince Viktor is determined to divorce his wife and help his daughter cope with the absence of a devoted mother. Reconciled to the fact that he will never experience the kind of loving marriages his brothers have, Viktor is surprised at his instant attraction to Regina Bradford at the Duke of Inverary’s annual country retreat. Drawn to Regina’s wit, intelligence, and fiery red-headed beauty, Viktor begins to hope for true love once more. But when Adele and Charles are found murdered, suspicion turns to both Viktor and Regina, and the authorities seek to arrest them for the deaths of their spouses. It’s a race against time as Regina and Viktor try to clear their names and avoid the hangman's noose. But when the killer strikes again, will they be destined for tragedy instead of happiness? Read less |
96. Rise of the Fifth Order Complete Trilogy Bundle - Autumn M. Birt
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Some magic is best not to be born with. Afraid that she could control the elements, Ria discovers her magic is something else, something forbidden. And its use is punishable by death. Terrified after accidentally using magic to save her best friend's life, Ria must flee everything she has known to outrun a creature sent to capture anyone using tainted magic. Her best chance of survival lies with Niri, an outcast Water Priestess who might choose to betray her as much as help her. As they embark on a perilous journey across the land of Myrrah, Ria must uncover the truth about her mysterious powers and why the Church of Four Orders wants anyone born with them killed. Joined by a diverse group of friends, including Ty, a runaway with secrets of his own, and Khodan, a man who was once the Church's most powerful weapon, the companions navigate rugged terrain and ancient mysteries. As they uncover ancient secrets and forge unlikely alliances, they must confront their greatest fears and deepest secrets. With the threat of the Church and the relentless pursuit of the High Priest Sinika, Ria, Niri, and their companions must race against time to discover the true nature of their powers and prevent a devastating war. Their journey tests the limits of their endurance and the bonds of their friendship as they uncover the truth about their place in the world and the ancient elemental magic that binds them. You'll love this series of award-winning books if you enjoy fast-paced epic fantasy in a richly detailed world full of unforgettable characters. Fans of Sarah J. Maas, Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCaffrey, and Andre Norton will be thrilled! Get lost in a new world and pick up the exciting Rise of the Fifth Order trilogy bundle today! This ebook bundle includes 4 books: Born of Water, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, and the series Companion! What readers are saying about the series: "A tale worth reading and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fantasy, adventure, and a bit of romance!" - W. Stuart (5 stars) "The book is fantastic. The temples seem like places I might want to visit, if only in my dreams. The author's imagination is mind-boggling." - Peejay (5 stars) "I was hooked on all 3 books. I laughed, cried and angered. Beautiful books. A must-read for all ages." - Helen (5 stars) "I enjoyed this set of books. I could not put any of the books down. I have read the set of books twice already and plan on reading them again and again!" - yarnocd (5 stars) "This series just gets better and better! Strong female heroines and unexpected plot twists make this a hard book to put down, no matter which one you're reading. I can barely wait to find out what else is going to happen! One of the best series that I've read, and I read constantly. Bravo!" - Jennifer (5 stars) "This trilogy is outstanding! It has all the elements I could wish for in a great story. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good fantasy. You forget it is a story and feel you are right in the middle of it!!!!!" - WCSO (5 stars) "I enjoyed all three books. The characters were great. The conflicts kept me totally interested I had a hard time putting the book down for the night. But didn't want the story to end because it was so good. I will read it again." - Mim (5 stars) |
97. Theo of Golden - Allen Levi
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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times 'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.' One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows who he is or where he came from… His name is Theo and he's arrived there by chance – or has he? He visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits by a local artist of the people of Golden. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their 'rightful owners'. With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered. A story of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another. Readers love Theo of Golden… 'Heart-wrenching' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I have read many books in my life – this is without doubt one of the greatest' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The most beautiful book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Destined to become a classic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I have never cried so many times reading a book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Salve for the soul' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reviews 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times About the author Allen Levi – attorney, judge, singer/songwriter and author – lives on and cares for family acreage near a small town in Georgia, USA. Theo of Golden is his first novel. |
98. Phraseology - Barbara Ann Kipfer
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The Amazing Secrets of the Phrases We Use Everyday Phraseology is the ultimate collection of everything you never knew about the wonderful phrases found in the English language. It contains information about phrase history and etymology; unusual, lost, or uncommon phrases; how phrases are formed; and more than 7,000 facts about common English phrases. Practical enough to be used as a reference book but so fun that every book lover will want to read it straight through, Phraseology contains such engrossing tidbits as: ACROSS THE BOARD is an allusion to the board displaying the odds in a horse raceARTESIAN WELL gets its name from Artois, where such wells were first madeBEST MAN originated in Scotland, where the groom kidnapped his bride with the aid of friends, including the toughest and bravest - the best man. |
99. Tom Clancy Executive Power - Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson
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Pre-order the pulse-racing new Jack Ryan thriller, TOM CLANCY THE COLDEST WAR, now! __________ An international incident may fracture the Ryan family in the latest entry in this #1 New York Times bestselling series. Luanda, Angola An American intelligence team on a routine mission is wiped out. The sole survivor: Kyle Ryan, youngest son of President Jack Ryan. But the massacre of his colleagues is just the prelude to an even more devastating conflict - a deadly military coup in the central African nation. The next step is a shocking escalation, the seizure of the American Embassy and the taking of numerous hostages including the ambassador and the younger Ryan. As US forces fight insurgents street by street in the African capital city, Lieutenant Katie Ryan leads the effort to untangle the mystery behind the coup and the identity of the plotters. Is it the Chinese government? Is it a corrupt Angolan general? Or is there a darker force pulling the strings? In the White House Situation Room, President Jack Ryan and his National Intelligence Team anxiously await the answers. He may have a full Marine Expeditionary Unit at his command, but the full executive power of the presidency is useless if they can't find the target. One thing's for sure, Kyle and his fellow hostages sit at the center of the bullseye - human shields to deflect an American response. Jack Ryan has faced many challenges as President, but solving this problem is no one-man job. It's going to take all three of them to get through this. __________ WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT EXECUTIVE POWER 'Bringing in new Ryan family characters and characteristics. A great read, a cant-put-down book ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I haven't read a Clancy book in a few years . . . Now, I need to go back and maybe start from the beginning! ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'My first ever Jack Ryan book . . . I thoroughly enjoyed, it kept you gripped all the way through ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Keeps you on the edge of your seat ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Love the Jack Ryan series! Exciting storylines that seem to come directly from today's newspaper ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A lot of detailed information about the Navy and Marines , and a great description of the Ryan Family bond. I truly enjoyed it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
100. Last One Out - Jane Harper
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SHORTLISTED - ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 THE NO. 1 AUSTRALIAN BESTSELLER FROM THE MASTER OF CRIME He had been here, that was clear from the marks in the dust. And he had been alone. In a dying town, Ro Crowley waits for her son on the evening of his 21st birthday. But Sam never comes home. His footprints in the dust of three abandoned houses offer the only clue to his final movements. One set in. One set out. Five long years later, Ro returns to Carralon Ridge for the annual memorial of Sam's disappearance. The skeletal community is now an echo of itself, having fractured under the pressure of the coal mine operating on its outskirts. But Ro still wants answers. Only a few people remain. If the truth is to be found in that town, does it lie among them? 'Utterly brilliant . . . I could not put it down' - Marian Keyes |
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