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1. 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 |
2. 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 |
3. Forever in Bloom - Elise Kennedy
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She wants a baby. He wants a family. They hate each other. A snowstorm and one very bad idea later—here they are. Allison Styles has waited her whole life to be a mom. But after a marriage to a cheater, a divorce that drained her savings, starting over in Fairwick Falls, and an *epic* sperm bank disaster…she's running out of time and options to have a baby.  After an ice storm traps them in Bloom, an unthinkable offer comes from the one man in Fairwick Falls she hates.  The only man she'd willingly push in front of a bus (if Fairwick Falls had buses)—Wells Maroo, a smug, handsome divorce lawyer whose only redeeming quality is his ability to make Allison's 6 foot height feel dainty.   Wells Maroo is back in Fairwick Falls to fix the diner he bought on impulse, while dodging the 6 foot goddess he despises. Being around his mom and Pop 24/7, Wells finally admits what he wants: a kid. A family. Roots. When no surrogate agency will touch an anti-marriage, single, overworked lawyer, Wells makes Allison an offer that's reckless, inappropriate, and impossible to ignore.  Use their undeniable physical attraction to make a baby. The old-fashioned way.  No dating. No love.  No future entanglements beyond shared custody, financial security, and a very clear contract.  Forever. |
4. Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid
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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW  The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. "The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.  The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
5. 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 |
6. Truly Madly Deeply - L.J. Shen
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"You're going to be the death of me." "Here's hoping." This old flame just might set them on fire . . . 🔥 🔥 🔥 Conceited, unattainable, and downright delicious, renowned Michelin-starred chef Ambrose Casablancas has one passion in life―food. Women are a distraction, and he doesn't do those. Especially not Cal Litvin, his little sister's best friend. Although the two of them have a secret shared past, now her entire existence is a complication for him: she's awkward, eccentric, infuriating . . . and she's also hotter than his kitchen. But Cal is back in their hometown after her father's death to nurse her mother's broken heart. And, finding herself jobless, hopeless and penniless, she is forced to show up on the doorstep of Ambrose's new restaurant to find work. For Cal, falling for the bad boy the second time around would be a huge mistake, But Ambrose's resolve, like this patience, is ebbing each day Cal works at his restaurant . . . Because Cal is no longer a doe-eyed girl. Now, she's a woman that Ambrose will do anything to conquer. For fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher , T ruly Madly Deeply is an intense, addictive and very sexy second-chance, enemies-to-lovers, best friend's brother romance that you won't be able to put down . . . This is the start of the new Forbidden Love series, but can also be read as a standalone. TROPES: 🔥 Best friend's brother 🔥 Grumpy x sunshine 🔥 Boss & employee 🔥 Enemies to lovers 🔥 Second chance romance 🔥 Billionaire romance 🔥 Forced proximity 🔥 A lot of angst 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH TRULY MADLY DEEPLY: 'Let's just say you seriously WILL NOT be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This? THIS IS THE BEST' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved reading Cal and Row's story. I ship them. I worship them' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful, anxious, funny, heart wrenching, and any other emotion you can experience' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Devoured this in less than 24 hours' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Are you ready for delicious adventure that is spiced with love, angst and amazing friendship? . . . Chefs kiss masterpiece that won my heart from the start!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was sweet. It was steamy. It was romantic. It was CHEF'S KISS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
7. Unrivaled - Rachel Reid
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Everyone's favorite hockey players are back! Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander continue the romance that began with viral sensation Heated Rivalry—now streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the US—in the highly anticipated seventh book in New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid’s Game Changers series. A line has been drawn—and the hockey world is divided. For the first time in their professional hockey careers, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have nothing to hide. For more than a decade, they kept their love a secret, but now they’re out, married, and even playing on the same team. The support is incredible. Most of the time. They’ve gotten a lot of love from fans who are thrilled for them. But some people in the hockey world are still reeling from their relationship reveal, and the backlash—led by popular hockey podcast Top Shelf and the #TakeBackHockey movement—is getting louder. Ilya and Shane are finally able to stand together in the light, the way they’d always wanted. And now they might be facing their biggest challenge yet. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
8. The Long Game - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid brings you exactly what you want—more Shane and Ilya! To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
9. Game Changer - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  It all starts here with Scott and Kip’s steamy secret-relationship romance by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
10. Ironwood - Michael Connelly
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PRE-ORDER THE NEW THRILLER FROM MILLION COPY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MICHAEL CONNELLY **** Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated-by twenty-two miles of ocean-from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagine. CRIME DOESN'T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY: 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' IAN RANKIN 'The best mystery writer in the world' GQ 'A superb natural storyteller' LEE CHILD 'A master' STEPHEN KING 'America's greatest living crime writer' DAILY EXPRESS 'One of the great storytellers of crime fiction' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH |
11. How to Write a Love Story - Catherine Walsh
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One writer, one editor, one hot summer... A romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan 's father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish - and writer's block. Enter Sam Avery : Frank-Sheridan-fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to her doorstep - against Ciara's wishes and red pen at the ready. With the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel and secure Frank's legacy. But as the summer heats up, so too does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them sees coming? Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist - the brand-new book from bestselling Kindle chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh. 💗Real readers have fallen head over heels for How to Write a Love Story 💗 'A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm readers ' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of People Watching 'A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project ' Perfectly bookish , wonderfully romantic , and laugh-out-loud hilarious ' Amy Lea, author of Exes and O's ' Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted , this is a dream of a book' Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell ' Hilarious, heartfelt and effortlessly sexy ...Sam and Ciara stole my heart ' Sarah Adler, author of Findsers Keepers ' What a fun read! I inhaled it, and you will too!' Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Three Holidays and a Wedding 'A must read for any book lovers ' Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart ' Heartwarming , atmospheric and full of swoon and wit ...cozy romcom perfection' Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines ' No one does banter like Catherine Walsh ...A delight' Erin Connor, author of Unromance 'I laughed , I swooned , I couldn't turn the pages fast enough ' Colleen Oakley, author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World 'This is such a lovely summer romance read that I'll be recommending to absolutely anyone who will listen' NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 'This is a book that will mean something , a book that will make you feel better just by being able to read it, a book that will make you feel lighter in the world we are currently witnessing' NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 'This was heartfelt, at times emotional , and had the beautiful setting of a hot Irish summer in a crumbling old house full of books, and the tension between a writer and her new editor. Highly recommend!' NetGalley Reviewer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ |
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. Mile High - Liz Tomforde
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"You don't have to love your body every single day. That's unrealistic to expect, but I'll be here loving it for the days you can't." REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed and cried and swooned'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ZANDERS Chicago hockey isn't complete without me - everyone's favourite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night. What I don't like is the new flight attendant on our team's private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I'll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she'll be begging to quit her job. But every road trip blurs the lines, and I can't quite figure out if I keep pushing that flight attendant call button in order to push her buttons, or if it's more than that. STEVIE I've been a flight attendant for years. I thought I'd seen it all, but when my new job lands me onboard working for the most egotistical and self-righteous diva in the NHL, I start to second guess everything. Including the promise I made to myself of never hooking up with an athlete again . . . no matter how annoyingly tempting he may be. Evan Zanders is unfiltered, unapologetic, and too attractive for his own good. He loves his image, but I hate everything about it. Everything but him. Mile High is the first book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, there's still time to fall in love . . . TROPES: 🌶️ Enemies to lovers 🌶️ Sports romance 🌶️ Curvy FMC 🌶️ Hockey playboy 🌶️ Found family 🌶️ Flight attendant and player 🌶️ Family trauma 🌶️ Forced proximity 🌶️ Dual POV |
14. Play Along - Liz Tomforde
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"There are a lot of things I learned in our time together, but the biggest lesson my husband taught me is what it feels like to be loved for the first time in my life." REAL READERS LOVE THE WINDY CITY SERIES: 'SWEET MOTHER. . . literally left a mark on my soul'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed and cried and swooned'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't believe it's over. I want to turn back to page 1 and start all over again'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Each and every book in this series has left an imprint on my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I lost count of the amount of times this book made me cry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'They have quite literally stolen my heart and I am totally okay with that' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The spice was spicin and the romance was *chef's kiss*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book took my heart, shattered it, healed it and embedded it back in my chest' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ KENNEDY I'm the only woman on staff for the Windy City Warriors baseball team, and after years of putting up with a sexist lead doctor, I'm desperate to land my dream job with a new team next year. All I have to do is maintain my professional reputation for my final season in Chicago. But a Las Vegas run-in with the team's shortstop threatens it all, leaving me with a fuzzy memory and a ring on my left hand. Now, not only am I legally bound to the most persistent man I've ever met, but thanks to Isaiah's scheme to save my job, I have to pretend the whole thing was a planned elopement and not a drunken mistake. Isaiah Rhodes is reckless, impulsive, and frustratingly charming. He's also my brand-new husband. They got the saying wrong. What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas... sometimes it follows you right back home. ISAIAH As the shortstop for Chicago's professional baseball team, I've had my fair share of fun. But that all ended the day Kennedy Kay became a single woman. I've crushed on the team's athletic trainer for years. I've flirted to no avail, so imagine my surprise when I woke up in Sin City with a ring on my finger and my favourite redhead in my bed. We agree to stay married for one baseball season, just long enough to keep her job safe, but in my mind, I'm using our time together to prove to her I'm husband material. Kennedy might be reluctant to join in on our game, but it's one I refuse to lose. So come on, wife... play along. Play Along is the fourth book in the sensational Windy City series which has gripped over a million readers across the world. But don't worry if you're new round here, you'll still love it as a standalone! TROPES: 🌶️ Boy obsessed 🌶️ Drunken marriage, turned marriage of convenience, turned... 🌶️ (Step) brother's rival 🌶️ Perfectionist FMC + goldren retriever MMC 🌶️ He falls first 🌶️ Workplace romance 🌶️ Family trauma 🌶️ Dual POV 'Everything I want in a romance novel: simmering tension, incredible banter, and vulnerability that will make your chest ache . . . When it comes to love stories that stick with you, Liz Tomforde knows exactly what she's doing' LYLA SAGE |
15. The Hidden Queen - Peter V. Brett
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The second book in The Nightfall Saga, the stunning new epic fantasy series set in the world of The Demon Cycle, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, author of The War Arts Saga Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala—the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon’s hive—is the last bastion against the horde, and reports say it may already have fallen. Olive Paper is expected to take the vanguard in the fight. Only an heir of Kaji can wield the artifact that opens the gates of the Spear of Ala, and as Ahmann Jardir’s child, Olive seems destined for a role as leader and savior. But Olive does not wish to follow in her father’s footsteps any more than she did her mother’s. Darin Bales was born with supernatural senses that he struggles to process, and even those who love him believe he can barely take care of himself. Yet to save his mother from the clutches of Alagai Ka, the demon king, Darin will brave anything to mount a rescue. Darin and Olive each strive to walk their own path but find themselves inextricably tied to the legacies of their parents and to a fated confrontation with the demon king and his new hatchling queen. If they fail, humanity may not survive. Don’t miss any of Peter V. Brett's riveting Nightfall Saga: THE DESERT PRINCE • THE HIDDEN QUEEN • THE DEMON KING (Coming April 2026!) |
16. Tough Guy - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  Opposites attract when a hockey enforcer and a musician collide for the second time, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Pro hockey star Ryan Price may be an enforcer, but off the ice he struggles with anxiety. Recently traded to Toronto, he’s determined to make a fresh start in the city’s dynamic LGBTQ+ Village. The last thing he expects to find in his new neighborhood is a blast from his past in the fabulous form of Fabian Salah. Aspiring musician Fabian loathes hockey. But that doesn’t stop him from being attracted to a certain burly ginger-bearded defenseman. He hasn’t forgotten the kiss they almost shared back in high school, and the chemistry between them has only intensified. Fabian is more than happy to be Ryan’s guide to the gay scene in Toronto. Between dance clubs and art exhibits—and the most amazing sex—Ryan’s feeling something he hasn’t experienced in a long time: joy. But playing the role of the heavy on the ice has taken its toll on his body and mind, and a future with Fabian may mean hanging up his skates for good. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
17. 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. |
18. Role Model - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A grumpy hockey player meets his match in a sunny, out-and-proud social media manager, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  The hits just keep coming for Troy Barrett. Traded to the worst team in the league would be bad enough, but coming on the heels of a messy breakup and a recent scandal… Troy just wants to play hockey and be left alone. He definitely doesn’t want to “work on his online presence" with the team’s peppy social media manager. Harris Drover can tell standoffish Troy isn’t happy about the trade, but Harris doesn’t give up on people easily. Even when he’s developing a crush he’s sure is one-sided. And when he sees Troy’s smile finally crack through his grumpy exterior… That’s a man Harris couldn’t turn his back on if he wanted to. Suddenly, Troy’s move to the new team feels like an opportunity—for Troy to embrace his true self, and for both men to explore their growing attraction. But being together behind closed doors is one thing, and for Troy, being in a public relationship with Harris will mean facing off with his fears, once and for all. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
19. Common Goal - Rachel Reid
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THE SERIES THAT INSPIRED HEATED RIVALRY • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW Enter the world of Game Changers, the series behind the epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance Heated Rivalry, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.  A friends-with-benefits arrangement between a veteran goalie and a much-younger man leaves them both wanting more, by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.  Veteran goaltender Eric Bennett has faced down some of the toughest shooters on the ice, but nothing prepared him for his latest challenge—life after hockey. It’s time to make some big changes, starting with finally dating men for the first time. Graduate student Kyle Swift moved to New York nursing a broken heart. He’d sworn to find someone his own age to crush on (for once). Until he meets a gorgeous, distinguished silver fox hockey player. Despite their intense physical attraction, Kyle has no intention of getting emotionally involved. He’ll teach Eric a few tricks, have some mutually consensual fun, then walk away. Eric is more than happy to learn anything Kyle brings to the table. And Kyle never expected their friends-with-benefits arrangement to leave him wanting more. Happily-ever-after might be staring them in the face, but it won’t happen if they're too stubborn to come clean about their feelings. Everything they want is within reach… They just have to be brave enough to grab it. Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Book 7: Unrivaled Need more Rachel Reid?! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer: Time to Shine The Shots You Take |
20. Heartless - Elsie Silver
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The second book in the beloved small-town Chestnut Springs series from the no.1 Sunday Times bestselling author and Queen of Cowboy romance, Elsie Silver. ' No one really does it better than Elsie Silver' THE RADIO TIMES 'Elsie Silver is rapidly becoming one of my favourite romance authors' DAILY MAIL 🐎 "Save a horse, ride a cowboy." Cade Eaton is a grumpy single dad, a hardworking rancher, and thirteen years older than Willa Grant. He barely looks her way, even though she's living in his house for the summer. Working as his nanny should have been simple. But broad-shouldered ranchers with filthy mouths are this city girl's kryptonite, and she can't take her eyes off him. Everything changes after a game of truth or dare. Then, all bets are off - and so are their clothes. In the quiet moments together, Cade softens. And when Willa sees the way he loves his little boy, she realizes his hardened exterior is just a façade and starts to fall for him, regardless of the consequences. Her contract says this arrangement is only for two months. But her heart says this is forever. ⭐ READERS THINK ELSIE SILVER'S BOOKS ARE ANYTHING BUT HEARTLESS 'Elsie Silver, Queen of Cowboy' THE TIMES 'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD 'This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY 'Heartwarming, sensual and thoroughly addicting' ANA HUANG ' Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time' READER REVIEW 'Each book is heart-wrenching in its own way' READER REVIEW 'The story is so well done that it turned me into a complete cowboy fangirl' READER REVIEW 'These books had me so sucked into the world that I barely looked up' READER REVIEW *Elsie Silver became an instant Sunday Times bestselling author on the 2nd week of April 2024. |
21. Hyperion - Dan Simmons
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A stunning tour de force filled with transcendent awe and wonder, Hyperion is a masterwork of science fiction that resonates with excitement and invention, the first volume in a remarkable science fiction epic by the multiple-award-winning author of The Hollow Man . On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it. And there are those who have vowed to destroy it. In the Valley of the Time Tombs, where huge, brooding structures move backward through time, the Shrike waits for them all. On the eve of Armageddon, with the entire galaxy at war, seven pilgrims set forth on a final voyage to Hyperion seeking the answers to the unsolved riddles of their lives. Each carries a desperate hope—and a terrible secret. And one may hold the fate of humanity in his hands. Praise for Dan Simmons and Hyperion “Dan Simmons has brilliantly conceptualized a future 700 years distant. In sheer scope and complexity it matches, and perhaps even surpasses, those of Isaac Asimov and James Blish.” — The Washington Post Book World   “An unfailingly inventive narrative . . . generously conceived and stylistically sure-handed.” — The New York Times Book Review “Simmons’s own genius transforms space opera into a new kind of poetry.” — The Denver Post “An essential part of any science fiction collection.” — Booklist |
22. Excession - Iain M. Banks
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The novels of Iain M. Banks have forever changed the face of modern science fiction. His Culture books combine breathtaking imagination with exceptional storytelling, and have secured his reputation as one of the most extraordinary and influential writers in the genre. 'Banks is a phenomenon' William Gibson Two and a half millennia ago in a remote corner of space, beside a trillion-year-old dying sun from a different universe, the artifact appeared. It was a perfect black-body sphere, and it did nothing. Then it disappeared. Now it is back. Diplomat Genar-Hofoen of Special Circumstances is sent to investigate but, sidetracked by an old flame and the spoiled-brat operative Ulver Seich, and faced with the systematic depravities of a race who call themselves the Affront, it's anyone's guess whether he'll succeed . . . Praise for the Culture series: 'Epic in scope, ambitious in its ideas and absorbing in its execution' Independent on Sunday 'Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future' Guardian 'Jam-packed with extraordinary invention' Scotsman 'Compulsive reading' Sunday Telegraph The Culture series: Consider Phlebas The Player of Games Use of Weapons Excession Inversions Look to Windward Matter Surface Detail The Hydrogen Sonata The State of the Art Other books by Iain M. Banks: Against a Dark Background Feersum Endjinn The Algebraist Also now available: The Culture: The Drawings - an extraordinary collection of original illustrations faithfully reproduced from sketchbooks Banks kept in the 1970s and 80s, depicting the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks' Culture series of novels in incredible detail. |
23. The Creative Act - Rick Rubin
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The #1 New York Times bestseller. "A gorgeous and inspiring work of art on creation, creativity, the work of the artist. It will gladden the hearts of writers and artists everywhere, and get them working again with a new sense of meaning and direction. A stunning accomplishment.” —Anne Lamott From the legendary music producer, a master at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book many years in the making that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us. “ I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world. Creativity has a place in everyone’s life, and everyone can make that place larger. In fact, there are few more important responsibilities. The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create moments—and lifetimes—of exhilaration and transcendence within closer reach for all of us. |
24. The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene
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WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 2019 From the million-copy bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, and many others, Greene teaches us how to detach ourselves from our own emotions and master self-control, how to develop the empathy that leads to insight, how to look behind people's masks, and how to resist conformity to develop your singular sense of purpose. Whether at work, in relationships, or in shaping the world around you, The Laws of Human Nature offers brilliant tactics for success, self-improvement, and self-defence. |
25. Do You Want to Start a Scandal - Tessa Dare
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On the night of the Parkhurst ball, someone had a scandalous tryst in the library. Was it Lord Canby, with the maid, on the divan? Or Miss Fairchild, with a rake, against the wall? Perhaps the butler did it. All Charlotte Highwood knows is this: it wasn’t her. But rumors to the contrary are buzzing. Unless she can discover the lovers’ true identity, she’ll be forced to marry Piers Brandon, Lord Granville—the coldest, most arrogantly handsome gentleman she’s ever had the misfortune to embrace. When it comes to emotion, the man hasn’t got a clue. But as they set about finding the mystery lovers, Piers reveals a few secrets of his own. The oh-so-proper marquess can pick locks, land punches, tease with sly wit . . . and melt a woman’s knees with a single kiss. The only thing he guards more fiercely than Charlotte’s safety is the truth about his dark past. Their passion is intense. The danger is real. Soon Charlotte’s feeling torn. Will she risk all to prove her innocence? Or surrender it to a man who’s sworn to never love? |
26. Merkitty - Max Seeck
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Peli on vasta alussa. Marraskuisena iltana Seurasaaren rannasta löytyy ruumis. Uhrin ihoa peittää paksu valkoinen maalikerros ja ruumiinavauksessa kurkusta kaivetaan šakkinappula. Poliisi on neuvoton. Miksi murhaaja on halunnut nähdä niin paljon vaivaa ruumiin naamioimiseksi? Entä miksi sitä ei ole edes yritetty piilottaa? Hätiin kutsutaan Milo Perho, taidegalleristi, joka on erikoistunut murhaajien profilointiin. Alkaa hermoja koetteleva peli, jonka jokainen siirto maksaa jonkun hengen ja jonka kukaan ei halua päättyvän šakkimattiin. Merkitty on maailmanmenestykseen nousseen Max Seeckin piinaavan jännittävän Milo-sarjan avaus. Kirjan käännösoikeudet on myyty jo ennen sen ilmestymistä lukuisiin maihin, ja lisäksi siitä on suunnitteilla tv-sarja. Max Seeck (s. 1985) on yksi Suomen menestyneimmistä kirjailijoista. Hänen kirjojaan on myyty maailmanlaajuisesti satojatuhansia kappaleita, ja hänen edellisen kirjasarjansa avaus Uskollinen lukija nousi The New York Timesin bestseller-listalle ensimmäisenä suomalaisena teoksena sitten Sinuhe egyptiläisen. |
27. Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert A. Heinlein
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'Certainly among the most influential...science fiction novel[s] of all time' THE GUARDIAN 'One of the grand masters of science fiction' WALL STREET JOURNAL The original uncut edition of STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND by Hugo Award winner Robert A Heinlein - one of the most beloved, celebrated science-fiction novels of all time. Twenty-five years ago, the first manned mission to Mars was lost, and all hands presumed dead. But someone survived... Born on the doomed spaceship and raised by the Martians who saved his life, Valentine Michael Smith has never seen a human being until the day a second expedition to Mars discovers him. Upon his return to Earth, a young nurse named Jill Boardman sneaks into Smith's hospital room and shares a glass of water with him, a simple act for her but a sacred ritual on Mars. Now, connected by an incredible bond, Smith, Jill and a writer named Jubal must fight to protect a right we all take for granted: the right to love. Epic, ambitious and entertaining, STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND caused controversy and uproar when it was first published and is still topical and challenging today. PRAISE FROM READERS 'Timeless story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A classic must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The book is a force of nature' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best ever written, a masterpiece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An interesting and thought-provoking book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
28. Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry
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A TREATY SEALED IN MAGIC. A FATE BORN OF MONSTERS. A LOVE FORETOLD BY LEGEND. 🔥 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 🔥 OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES The ultimate slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarro s 🖤 🗡 - The gods sent monsters to the five kingdoms to remind mortals they must kneel. I’ve spent my life kneeling—to their will and to my father's. As a princess, my only duty is to wear the crown and obey the king. I was never meant to rule. Never meant to fight. And I was never supposed to be the daughter who sealed an ancient treaty with her own blood. But that changed the fateful day I stepped into my father’s throne room. The day a legendary monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day a prince ruined my life. Now I’m crossing treacherous lands beside a warrior who despises me as much as I despise him—bound to a future I didn’t choose and a husband I barely know. Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I refused the role chosen for me? What if I made my own rules? What if there’s power in being underestimated? And what if—for the first time—I reached for it? Tropes: Enemies to LoversMagic, Myths and MonstersSlow-BurnForced ProximityArranged MarriageHidden IdentityHigh Stakes Now a Feature Film in Development with Amazon MGM Studios! – Critics are RAVING about Shield of Sparrows ‘ The best fantasy romance I’ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I’ve read before ’ Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author ‘ A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy ’ K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series ‘ Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s that addictive! ’ CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author ‘ This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait ’ Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author 'It's massive, but it's good. While I'm reading scripts, it's nice to escape into this world' Claudia Jessie, star of the Bridgerton TV series Readers are OBSESSED with Shield of Sparrows ‘ Shield of Sparrows is a must read! ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ I freaking LOVED this book’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ It’s my new favorite read this year ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ This book was F*CKING AMAZING ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘ [T]he ending of this book truly shook me ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘Devney Perry’s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review ‘If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it ’ 5 ⭐ Reader Review Shield of Sparrows, Sunday Times bestseller, August 2025 |
29. Malice - John Gwynne
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Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king’s realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage. The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Although the giant-clans were broken in ages past, their ruined fortresses still scar the land. But now giants stir anew, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of giant wyrms. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. Sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Then there will be a war to end all wars. High King Aquilus summons his fellow kings to council, seeking an alliance in this time of need. Prophesy indicates darkness and light will demand two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. They would be wise to seek out both, for if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind’s hopes and dreams will fall to dust. |
30. Mr Wrong Number - Lynn Painter
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TIKTOK MADE ME BUY IT! The addictive and feel-good enemies to lovers romance that will have you swooning . . . 'The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS 'Hilarious, sexy, steamy, this book is simply perfection' 5***** Reader Review 'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS _______ Bad luck has always followed Olivia. But when a steamy text from a random number turns into the most entertaining relationship of her life, it seems things are looking up. Colin has always considered Olivia his flatmate's annoying little sister. Until she moves in with them, and he realises she's turned into an altogether sexier distraction . . . He's determined to keep his distance, but it isn't easy. Especially when he discovers she's the girl he's been secretly messaging. Now, Mr Wrong Number must decide. Should he shut down the messages, before things get messy? Or turn up the heat . . . ? _______ READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH MR WRONG NUMBER: 'Impossible to put down. Funny, swoony, spicy, I loved every page!' 5***** Reader Review 'Swoon-worthy! This author knows what she' doing' 5***** Reader Review 'Oh my goodness. This. Book. Amazingly good' 5***** Reader Review 'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' 5***** Reader Review 'I have no words. It was perfect' 5***** Reader Review |
31. A Fate so Dark and Delicate - Sophia St. Germain
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'You'll have me in every lifetime. In this one, and what comes next, and whatever comes after that, you'll have me' A Fate so Dark and Delicate is the fourth in an epic, spicy, slow-burn romantasy series from Sophia St Germain, perfect for fans of Gild , The Cruel Prince , The Veiled Kingdom , and Sarah J Maas. ✨ Dark and spicy ✨ Enemies-to-lovers ✨ Slow-burn that burns HOT ✨ Fae world ✨ Political intrigue ✨ Secret identities ✨ Curses and prophecies and more! _______________________________ The king is dead, but Havlands is still in turmoil, plagued by distrust amongst the conquered rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans. With the impending threat of the invading Oakgards' Fae, Elessia and her friends find themselves in a race to unite their fractured realm. But as Elessia grapples with the deadly implications of her newfound powers, she and Merrick discover a devastating truth: the price of her new gifts may force them to leave Havlands and their friends behind to face the looming war alone. As Elessia and Merrick journey to Vastala in desperate search of answers, their friends must survive the brutal politics of a collapsing realm on their own. Bonds are tested, loyalties shift, and the lines between ally and enemy blur. And with fate at the door, they each must decide whether answering the call of destiny is worth facing the shadows that haunt them-all before it's too late. _______________________________ Readers can't get enough of The Compelling Fates Saga ! 'This series continues to impress me with its ability to make me feel . It's dramatic, emotional, and immersive in a way that makes you live alongside the characters. Sophia St. Germain has truly mastered writing fantasy romance that blends heartache, resilience, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless .' 5 ⭐ reader review 'This is a fast paced, emotional rollercoaster and you know what, I love it. Sophia is an incredibly talented author' 5 ⭐ reader review ' Sophia, I dub thee the Queen of Emotional Cliffhangers !' 5 ⭐ reader review 'I know that book four is going to absolutely wreck me - likely in both a wonderful way, as well an emotionally scarring one but I am absolutely here for it!' 5 ⭐ reader review |
32. Lemmy - Mick Wall & Petri Silas
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”Ei villi elämä ole ikinä ottanut koville. Hankalaa on olla kuolematta siihen.” Definitiivinen elämäkerta Lemmystä ja Motörheadista. Luonnonvoimaan vertautuva desibelimyrsky nimeltä Motörhead pyöräytti rockin tekemisen ja etenkin sen elävänä esittämisen mittarit ympäri heti jyrähtäessään areenalle kesällä 1975. Alkoi loppuvuoteen 2015 jatkunut retki, jonka varrelle jäi lajityypin evoluutioon keskeisesti vaikuttaneita levyjä, kuten Overkill ja Ace of Spades sekä ennen kaikkea hurjia keikkoja. Itsenäisyyspäivän 2015 Hartwallin-konsertti mukaan lukien niitä ehti Suomeenkin osua yli kolmekymmentä. Jo 1960-luvulla uransa aloittanut Lemmy Kilmister luotsasi Motörheadiä alusta loppuun saakka ja toimi samalla innoituksen lähteenä Metallican James Hetfieldin ja Guns N’ Rosesin Slashin kaltaisille rockin megatähdille. Rosoisen imagon takana oli lempeä humanisti, joka kantoi huolta lähimmistään ja maailman menosta. Kun ikoninen Lemmy menehtyi 70-vuotiaana 28.12.2015, lyötiin Motörheadin konehuoneen luukut lopullisesti umpeen. Raskaan rockin kärkikronikoitsijoihin lukeutuva toimittaja Mick Wall on paras henkilö kertomaan Lemmyn tarinan. Miehet tunsivat yli 35 vuotta, joiden aikana syntyi veret seisauttavia reportaaseja muun muassa Kerrangin ja Classic Rockin kaltaisiin lehtiin. Suomalaisille rockin sisäpiiriläinen tuli tutuksi jo 1980-luvun lopun Monsters Of Rock -televisio-ohjelmansa kautta. Wall on kirjoittanut kehuttuja kirjoja Led Zeppelinistä Black Sabbathin kautta Iron Maideniin. |
33. One Piece, Vol. 1 - Eiichiro Oda
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As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. But his life changed when Luffy accidentally ate the Gum-Gum Devil Fruit and gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, still vowing to become the king of the pirates, Luffy sets out on his adventure...one guy alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... |
34. Wild and Wrangled - Lyla Sage
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She’s the one that got away. He’s the one that never let her go. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Done and Dusted and Swift and Saddled , the next book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, a small-town romance in which past lovers get a second chance to rediscover what they lost “The perfect farewell . . . I dare you to get to the last page without turning right back around to walk through the gates of Rebel Blue all over again. I’ll see you there.”—Jessica Joyce, USA Today bestselling author of The Ex Vows Camille Ashwood had always loved a plan. Her latest was her best yet. She was going to get married so she could secure her daughter’s future, get her overbearing parents off her back, and finally start building her own life in small-town Meadowlark, Wyoming. Easy, right? But when her groom doesn’t show up to the wedding, Cam’s life is turned upside down—she doesn’t even have a place to live. That is until she finds out the house she’s loved since high school is available to rent. There’s only one problem: the neighbor. Dusty Tucker has spent nearly all of his adult life running. Running from what, though? More like who: Cam Ashwood. But ever since he returned home last year, the girl who was his first, well, everything has become a woman seemingly determined to keep him at arm’s length. And he was okay with that—at least, that’s what he kept telling himself. She was getting married, after all. But now she’s single and living next door. Dusty wants to show her that they can be friends, and that he can stay put. Despite her best attempts to stay far away from Dusty Tucker, Cam realizes that being close to him is like slipping into her favorite jeans. Easy. Comfortable. That is until past wounds start to open and feelings—both old and new—wreak havoc. Nearly ten years after they first met, Dusty and Cam begin to wonder if their first love can also be their last. And this time, will it be forever? |
35. Hope Rises - David Baldacci
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‘BALDACCI IS STILL PEERLESS’ – THE SUNDAY TIMES REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD . . . After turning informant for the FBI against a global criminal empire, Walter Nash has lost everything he cherished to its ruthless leader, Victoria Steers. Once gentle and sensitive, Nash’s rigorous training has forged him into a figure of power and precision with a singular mission: to take down Steers. Defeating a mastermind requires cunning. Known for her sharp instincts, Steers confides in only a trusted few, so to penetrate her inner circle and dismantle her operation, Nash must summon all of his savvy and strength. But as he edges closer to the woman who unraveled his life, Nash finds himself oddly drawn to Steers in ways he never could’ve imagined. And what he uncovers will upend all he knows, leading him to a choice that will change everything. Will the truth set Nash free? Or end him? The pulse-pounding, unmissable sequel to Nash Falls , from international number one bestselling author of The 6:20 Man , David Baldacci. KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer ‘An instant classic’ – Alex Michaelides ‘A tour de force’ – S.A. Cosby ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘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 |
36. Legends of the Dark Knight (2012- ) #64 - Mike W. Barr & Tom Lyle
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Batman finds himself in a hot spot after his encounter with an alchemist, but superior physical control and quick thinking could win the day for our hero! “Elements of Crime” part 2. |
37. The Andromeda Strain - Michael Crichton
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From the author of Jurassic Park, Timeline, and Sphere comes a captivating thriller about a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism, which threatens to annihilate human life. Five prominent biophysicists have warned the United States government that sterilization procedures for returning space probes may be inadequate to guarantee uncontaminated re-entry to the atmosphere. Two years later, a probe satellite falls to the earth and lands in a desolate region of northeastern Arizona. Nearby, in the town of Piedmont, bodies lie heaped and flung across the ground, faces locked in frozen surprise. What could cause such shock and fear? The terror has begun, and there is no telling where it will end. |
38. Rivals - Jilly Cooper OBE
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Now a major series streaming on Disney+, read the whole story here! Everyone wants to get on top . . . ‘ Fun, sexy and unputdownable – a classic’ - Marian Keyes 'Pure, unadulterated joy ' - Sophie Kinsella 'Hilarious, witty, wise, astute [and] flawlessly entertaining ' - Helen Fielding ________________________ Welcome to the 80s, the decade of decadence… The glamorous, cutthroat world of 1980s British television is all about power, a time when the affluent elite exist in a bubble of immense wealth and influence, and will use any means to get what they want. Lord Baddingham is desperate to retain his Corinium TV franchise, and to do so he’s hired Declan O’Hara, an Irish talk show mega-star. Baddingham has also enticed on board Cameron Cook, a gorgeous and brash executive, to produce Declan’s program. But Declan and Cameron detest each other, soon provoking a storm of controversy. Enter into the fray everyone’s favourite hate-to-love-him bad-boy, Rupert Campbell-Black. As a rival group emerges to pitch for the franchise, reputations ripen and decline, true love blossoms and burns, marriages are made and shattered, and everyone is competing—in bed and in the boardroom—to come out on top. _______________________ PRAISE FOR DAME JILLY COOPER ‘ Joyful and mischievous . I know of no woman my age who won't admit that Rupert Campbell-Black nearly ruined them for other men for life . . .’ - Jojo Moyes ‘Jilly Cooper is the funniest and the sharpest writer there is’ - Jenny Colgan 'A combination of drama, sex, and good social comedy ... unputdownable ' The Sunday Times 'Jilly Cooper is the very best ... elegant, glamourous, wonderful fun ' Daily Mail Jilly Cooper, Sunday Times bestseller, May 2024 |
39. Promise Not To Tell - Jayne Ann Krentz
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'Another complex, compelling romantic suspense novel from a queen of the genre' Kirkus Reviews A broken promise reveals a terrifying legacy in this electrifying novel from the New York Times bestselling author of When All the Girls Have Gone . A painter of fiery, nightmarish visions throws herself into the sea - but she leaves her secrets behind . . . Virginia Troy spent her childhood years in a cult. One night, a lethal fire tore through the compound, changing the world she knew forever. Since then she has worked hard to put her childhood behind her, and now owns a gallery in Seattle. But when one of her artists commits suicide, leaving behind a painting filled with deadly clues, Virginia is set upon a path that will make her doubt everything about the so-called suicide - and her own past . . . Like Virginia, private investigator Cabot Sutter was one of the children in the cult who survived that fire . . . and only he can help her now. Thrown into an inferno of desire and deception, Virginia and Cabot draw ever closer to the mystery of their shared memories - and the shocking fate of the one man who still wields the power to destroy everything they hold dear. An electrifying thriller with the darkest of secrets at its heart, this is perfect for fans of Nora Roberts or Sandra Brown 'The master of romantic suspense . . . Krentz dives into sociopathic psychology and complex characterization to great effect in this twisty story, whose plot clips along at a terrific pace' BookPage |
40. Why Love Hurts - Eva Illouz
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Few of us have been spared the agonies of intimate relationships. They come in many shapes: loving a man or a woman who will not commit to us, being heartbroken when we're abandoned by a lover, engaging in Sisyphean internet searches, coming back lonely from bars, parties, or blind dates, feeling bored in a relationship that is so much less than we had envisaged - these are only some of the ways in which the search for love is a difficult and often painful experience. Despite the widespread and almost collective character of these experiences, our culture insists they are the result of faulty or insufficiently mature psyches. For many, the Freudian idea that the family designs the pattern of an individual's erotic career has been the main explanation for why and how we fail to find or sustain love. Psychoanalysis and popular psychology have succeeded spectacularly in convincing us that individuals bear responsibility for the misery of their romantic and erotic lives. The purpose of this book is to change our way of thinking about what is wrong in modern relationships. The problem is not dysfunctional childhoods or insufficiently self-aware psyches, but rather the institutional forces shaping how we love. The argument of this book is that the modern romantic experience is shaped by a fundamental transformation in the ecology and architecture of romantic choice. The samples from which men and women choose a partner, the modes of evaluating prospective partners, the very importance of choice and autonomy and what people imagine to be the spectrum of their choices: all these aspects of choice have transformed the very core of the will, how we want a partner, the sense of worth bestowed by relationships, and the organization of desire. This book does to love what Marx did to commodities: it shows that it is shaped by social relations and institutions and that it circulates in a marketplace of unequal actors. |
41. The Road to Jerusalem - Jan Guillou & Steven T. Murray
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The epic story of one man’s fight for his love, his God and his Country The Road to Jerusalem – Book 1 in the Crusades Trilogy. Arn Magnusson, born into an aristocratic Swedish family, is raised in an old monastery because of an old promise made by his mother. From the start he shows the natural skill and aptitude of a born fighter, yet despite his strength he is innocent in the ways of the world. He is sent from the sheltered walls of the convent to experience something of real life. On his journeys Arn falls foul of various fighting groups, but is also delighted with the women he encounters. Seduced by one sister, he falls in love with the other and ends up sleeping with them both – a mortal sin in the medieval church. While his love is sent to a convent, Arn’s sentence is commuted to forced commitment to the cause of the Crusades, where he becomes a notable soldier and eventually a high ranking commander of the Knights Templar and both friend and enemy to the charismatic Saladin. Arn’s Story continues in the next two books: The Knight Templar and Kingdom at the End of the Road. Reviews ‘He has a remarkable grasp of the mindset of the period and always puts the emphasis where it would be for the people involved at hat time, rather than ours. Some readers may find that disorienting, but a capacity for disturbing readers’ assumptions is even more a hallmark of good historical fiction than the inclusion of the Knights Templar’ Diana Gabaldon 'Thrilling and inspiring, bloody and romantic; utterly of its time and utterly modern’ Tom Holland 'Destined to become a classic, a brilliant and dramatic recreation of the medieval world' Sharon Penman About the author Jan Oscar Sverre Lucien Henri Guillou was born in Sweden in January 1944. He made his name as a journalist and rose to fame when he exposed a secret intelligence organisation, was convicted of espionage and spent 10 months in prison, 5 of which were spent in solitary confinement. He is now a bestselling novelist and writes regularly for Sweden’s leading tabloid, commenting on current affaris. |
42. Lady of Light and Shadows - C. L. Wilson
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“I love this book.” —Christine Feehan The incomparable C.L. Wilson brings her phenomenal Tairen Soul novels to Avon Books! Lady of Light and Shadows is the second book in the epic romantic adventure that combines sweeping fantasy with breathtaking paranormal romance. USA Today and New York Times bestseller C. L. Wilson continues the stirring, magical romance of Ellysetta, the woodcutter’s beautiful daughter, and the tormented Fey King Rain, as darkness rises up all around them, determined to destroy their love and their world. |
43. RECKLESS - Grace Goodwin
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Homicide detective Ethan Blake has been around long enough to know better; better than to believe a word out of the lying Feds’ mouths when they show up to take over his case. Better than to believe the victim’s corpse, covered in Hive cyborg tech, was ever human. Better than to look into the seductive eyes of the mysterious woman asking for his help. A woman who knows far more than she should about… everything . A woman whose kiss makes him lose control. A woman with secrets. A woman whose whispers make him see incredible things in the dark. Lady Lyra of Atlan is on a secret mission for the Coalition Fleet’s covert Intelligence Core. She lost everything long before she volunteered to be a spy. And now, through a wicked twist of fate, she’s even lost control of herself. The DNA augmentation, meant to make her Atlan body stronger and faster than it should be, has done something else… created a monster. It’s inconceivable for a female Atlan to have a beast, to suffer from mating fever. But one look at the human detective and the unthinkable becomes reality as something primitive awakens within her. She has a mystery to solve, evil smugglers to eliminate, and brothers to avenge, but destiny has other plans. Because the beast that’s not supposed to exist? She wants. She needs. She makes one relentless, uncompromising demand of the unsuspecting human male… mine. |
44. Scooby-Doo Team-Up (2013-2019) #79 - Dario Brizuela & Franco Riesco
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“HOWL.” As Lyrl Dox prepares his insidious, planet-sized, interstellar mind-control device—a machine capable of enslaving thousands of worlds—the R.E.B.E.L.S. try to prove their innocence before a hostile world government. Meanwhile, Captain Comet struggles to organize an anti-L.E.G.I.O.N. revolt on Cairn, L.E.G.I.O.N.’s home base. |
45. Torment (Carter Kids #4) - Chloe Walsh
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Danger is everywhere. It's closing in on us. In the midst of the blood, tears, pain, and terror, he stands before me, primed to guard, protect, and kill any enemy that threatens our family. Our baby. We can't see them, but we know they're out there somewhere, waiting for us, lurking, scheming. Waiting for him to make a mistake. The stakes have been raised and all bets are off. This has to end. Someone is going to get hurt. It's a dog eat dog world we're trapped in, and someone has to die. Let's hope it's them, not us. Torment is the fifth installment of the bestselling Carter Kids series. Due to its explicit content, bad language, fighting scenes, and graphic sexual content, Torment is recommended for mature readers of seventeen years and above. |
46. Inevitable (Carter Kids #5) - Chloe Walsh
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If two people are meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back to each other. It's a prerequisite of love. It's inevitable...right? Then why does it feel so wrong? I made a promise to him a long time ago, and I plan to keep it. But he is right there, dark, dangerous, and willing, and I want him. I know he's bad for me, a criminal, a killer. All wrong, wrong, wrong... But wrong never looked so tempting. It's Hope Carter's turn to speak in Inevitable, the sixth installment of the bestselling Carter Kids series. Please note that some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its explicit content, bad language, violent and graphic sexual content, Inevitable is recommended for readers of eighteen years and above. |
47. An Academic Affair - Jodi McAlister
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‘Ticked all my romcom boxes. A super smart rivals to lovers, which was tender, sexy, snarky and full of big feelings’ SARRA MANNING, author of London, With Love  The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game in a new standalone romcom from New York Times acclaimed author and romance academic Jodi McAlister. From rivals in the classroom. . . to partners in real life?  Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they’ve disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they’re embroiled in a full-on rivalry. So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. But as Sadie fights to secure her future, she realises there might be a way for both of them to get their dream job. There's just one catch – they'll have to get married first. When things get personal, though, Sadie will have to keep her eye on the prize. A fake marriage isn't worth jeopardising her real career over, is it? Tropes: Enemies to lovers Marriage of convenience  One Bed He falls first  Readers are OBSSESSED with An Academic Affair! 'GIVE IT THE BOOKER PRIZE!!!!!!!!! THE MILES FRANKLIN!!!!!! THE STELLA!!!!!!!! I BELIEVE IN LOVE AGAIN!! … This actually filled my lungs up with joy until I felt like they'd burst' (5 stars) ‘A fantastic read! I loved the enemies/academic rivals-to-lovers setup – Sadie and Jonah are EVERYTHING! This also had marriage of convenience and it was heartfelt, and their banter, THEIR BANTER! Yes please’ (5 stars) 'From the first sentence I was hooked. The sparkling and witty dialogue to the chemistry between Jonah and Sadie kept me up til '3am to finish because I couldn't put it down’ (5 stars) 'Wow, wow wow!! This is my absolute favourite romcom of the year! An Academic Affair is such cute, funny, heartstring-tugger of a book' (5 stars) ‘I absolutely adored An Academic Affair … Sadie and Jonah's chemistry was palpable … I couldn’t get enough of them as a couple. I’m already thinking about rereading it – it’s the kind of story that sticks with you!’ (5 stars) |
48. How to be an Adult - Ann Russell
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THE TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Ann Russell has all the answers' Sunday Times ' An agony aunt to an audience of millions' BBC From the much-loved 'Auntie' of TikTok, and author of How to Clean Everything and How to Save Money , How to Be an Adult is a practical guide to life - full of the things you should have been taught in school, but probably weren't. This book takes you through everything from the everyday to the unexpected, the practical to the personal. Whether you're learning how to budget, rent a flat, deal with a break-up, or cope with grief - or even just figuring out how to change a plug - Ann Russell is here to help. Written with warmth and years of experience, no one should leave home for the first time without this book. * Sunday Times bestseller 7th September 2025 |
49. A Voice in the Night - Simon Mason
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**CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF RYAN AND RAY? BUY THE LATEST BOOK, THE DANGEROUS STRANGER , NOW** DEEP DECEPTION. TWISTED FATE. 'Move over morse' Val McDermid 'A superb series' Sunday Times Thames Valley has a new Superintendent - DCS Wainwright - young, charismatic and ruthless, charged with pushing through big reforms. Her in-tray is full of problems - and at the top of the pile is the problem of Wilkins and Wilkins. Trailer park boy DI Ryan Wilkins, interesting looking in baggy trackies and over-large lime-green puffa. In his personnel file is a handwritten note scribbled by the outgoing Super: 'Do not, repeat not, give him responsibility.' And posh boy DI Ray Wilkins, improbably handsome in navy blazer and tan chinos: 'Thinks too highly of himself. More experience needed at the wet end.' Their previous investigations - though somehow successful - were models of disorder and dysfunction. The new Super needs to take action. There's been a shocking murder in the heart of Oxford, the stabbing of a security guard during an attempted armed robbery. Meanwhile, an elderly professor of linguistics goes missing from his home in cosy Iffley Village. The high-profile murder investigation can be safely handled by reliable detective DI Hare. The entry-level enquiry into the wandering academic can be given to the problem duo, with instructions to keep it simple. But when the body of the professor is found, still dressed in his pyjamas and dripping wet, spreadeagled on a hotel lawn miles from home, things get a little unexpected for the Wilkinses. Will Ray keep on top of the brief? Will Ryan keep it together? PRAISE FOR SIMON MASON 'Terrific' Mick Herron 'This moody, atmospheric novel is full of surprises' Sunday Times (Crime Book of the Month) '[W]ell plotted and very funny' Sun 'This has a TV series written all over it' Daily Mail |
50. First Person - Vladimir Putin, Nataliya Gevorkyan, Natalya Timakova & Andrei Kolesnikov
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Who is this Vladimir Putin? Who is this man who suddenly--overnight and without warning--was handed the reigns of power to one of the most complex, formidable, and volatile countries in the world? How can we trust him if we don't know him? First Person is an intimate, candid portrait of the man who holds the future of Russia in his grip. An extraordinary compilation of over 24 hours of in-depth interviews and remarkable photographs, it delves deep into Putin's KGB past and explores his meteoric rise to power. No Russian leader has ever subjected himself to this kind of public examination of his life and views. Both as a spy and as a virtual political unknown until selected by Boris Yeltsin to be Prime Minister, Putin has been regarded as man of mystery. Now, the curtain lifts to reveal a remarkable life of struggles and successes. Putin's life story is of major importance to the world. |
51. The Fourth Option - Jack Carr
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When law enforcement, the courts, and the prison system fail, there is a fourth and final option. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr launches a new thriller series. Disillusioned by the government and institutions he dedicated his life to serving, former Navy SEAL and CIA ground branch operative Chris Walker is about to end his life when he receives a call that saves it. The wife of a teammate he lost in Afghanistan has now lost her son to the opioid crisis and needs Walker’s help. Thrust into a conspiracy that goes deeper than he ever imagined, Walker must go up against the system and the very Constitution he once swore an oath to support and defend in order to find justice for his friend’s widow. With ambitious FBI agent Jarrett Stanton on his tail, Walker—accompanied by his loyal Belgian Malinois and using his off-the-grid VW pop-up camper filled with a hidden cache of weapons—takes the law into his own hands, exposing corruption and issuing a long-forgotten brand of lethal outlaw justice. In the tradition of the great “stranger comes to town” Westerns of the past comes a modern interpretation of the mysterious vigilante gunslinger legend from “the hottest author on the thriller scene today” ( The Real Book Spy ). Get ready for a new kind of hero. Justice is coming. |
52. Light Wielder - Rachel Schneider
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THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO METAL SLINGER , AKA THE BOOK THAT BROKE BOOKTOK! Oaths were made. Magic was stolen. War is raging. Can love endure that which it was born to destroy? It has been four years since the rebellion started. War is raging. Now known as the fierce Light Wielder, Jovie must use her power to end the war between her once beloved communities - or burn them to the ground trying. As rumours of a new darkness rising begin to rumble, Jovie will need to look to the past for answers. But is she willing to sacrifice her soul - and her heart - to secure her Kingdom's destiny? From BookTok sensation Rachel Schneider comes the spellbinding conclusion to the must read romantasy Metal Slinger - told in dual POV, expect political intrigue, forbidden love, and plenty of spice **** READERS ARE GOING WILD FOR METAL SLINGER 'The BEST plot twist to ever grace my Kindle' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author is a mastermind. Romantasy is back!!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Need the next book like I need water' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I foamed at the mouth multiple times because they were so HOT!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'RUN, DON'T WALK. READ THIS RIGHT NOW!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
53. Saving Home: A Sweet Small Town Romance - Ginnie Carmichael
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Enjoy this sweet romance series by small town romance author Ginnie Carmichael. This city developer picked the wrong small town. Nathaniel Westbrook might have charm, expensive suits, and plans to turn Alder Creek into a luxury ski resort, but he's never met someone like me. Emily Spencer doesn't back down. When the town council ropes me into supervising his research for a week, I plan to make his life miserable. Every building code. Every zoning violation. Whatever it takes to send him packing. The problem is, he's nothing like I expected. Instead of brushing me off, he listens. Instead of ignoring the community, he shows up at our spring fair meeting. And instead of treating me like an obstacle, he looks at me like I'm a puzzle he's dying to solve. I know I should keep things professional and stay focused on saving Alder Creek. But he's the first man who doesn't flinch when I dig in my heels, who meets my fire with his own. Now I have to decide: keep fighting him to protect everything I love, or take the biggest risk of my life and trust him with both my town and my heart. Saving Home is the second novel in the Alder Creek series. It's a cozy small-town romance with all the sizzling chemistry and none of the spice. Each book can be read on its own, but you'll see familiar faces along the way. |
54. Historian paluu - Serhii Plokhy, Ilkka Rekiaro & Tapio Kakko
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Länsi sulkee rivejään ja sitoutuu tiiviimmin Natoon. Venäjä eristyy yhä enemmän. Uusi kylmä sota on syntymässä samassa osassa maailmaa, jossa se päättyi kolmekymmentä vuotta sitten. Venäjän hyökkäys Ukrainaan synnytti suurimman eurooppalaisen konfliktin sitten toisen maailmansodan. Hyökkäys oli shokki koko maailmalle, vaikka Venäjä oli tehnyt jatkuvasti sotavalmisteluja Ukrainan rajalla. Miksi Venäjä hyökkäsi? Ja miksi nyt? Putinin kiihkomieliset perustelut hyökkäykselle olivat länsitarkkailijoiden mielestä järjettömiä, joten niihin ei kiinnitetty suurta huomiota. Ja kun sota alkoi, länsi yllättyi jälleen, nyt Ukrainan voimasta puolustaa omaa itsenäisyyttään. Olemme todistamassa poikkeuksellista geopoliittista muutosta, joka sekoittaa maailmanjärjestyksen tuleviksi vuosikymmeniksi. Serhii Plokhy, Ukrainan yksi tärkeimmistä nykyhistorioitsijoista selittää, miten tähän on tultu. Hän jäljittää sodan juuret Neuvostoliiton romahtamisen jälkeisiin ratkaisemattomiin jännitteisiin ja tarkastelee, kuinka Ukraina on pysynyt Venäjän identiteetille tärkeänä vaikka ukrainalaiset ovat kulkeneet täysin erilaista tietä, kohti Eurooppaa ja läntistä demokratiaa. Serhii Plokhy (s. 1957) on Harvardin yliopiston historian professori ja yliopiston Ukrainan tutkimuslaitoksen johtaja. Häntä pidetään yhtenä maailman parhaista Ukraina-asiantuntijoista. Plokhy asuu Burlingtonissa, Massachusettsissa. Hänen teoksensa Tšernobyl sai vuonna 2018 Baillie Gifford -tietokirjapalkinnon. |
55. The Dinner - Herman Koch
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THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER THAT'S GOT EVERYONE TALKING... A summer's evening in Amsterdam and two couples meet at a fashionable restaurant. Between mouthfuls of food and over the delicate scraping of cutlery, the conversation remains a gentle hum of politeness - the banality of work, the triviality of holidays. But the empty words hide a terrible conflict and, with every forced smile and every new course, the knives are being sharpened... Each couple has a fifteen-year-old son. Together, the boys have committed a horrifying act, caught on camera, and their grainy images have been beamed into living rooms across the nation; despite a police manhunt, the boys remain unidentified - by everyone except their parents. As the dinner reaches its culinary climax, the conversation finally touches on their children and, as civility and friendship disintegrate, each couple shows just how far they are prepared to go to protect those they love. SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS - INTERNATIONAL AUTHOR OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDS 'A brilliantly addictive novel that wraps its hands around your throat on page one and doesn't let go ' -- SJ Watson |
56. The End of Love - Eva Illouz
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Western culture has endlessly represented the ways in which love miraculously erupts in people’s lives, the mythical moment in which one knows someone is destined for us, the feverish waiting for a phone call or an email, the thrill that runs down our spine at the mere thought of him or her. Yet, a culture that has so much to say about love is virtually silent on the no less mysterious moments when we avoid falling in love, where we fall out of love, when the one who kept us awake at night now leaves us indifferent, or when we hurry away from those who excited us a few months or even a few hours before. In The End of Love , Eva Illouz documents the multifarious ways in which relationships end. She argues that if modern love was once marked by the freedom to enter sexual and emotional bonds according to one’s will and choice, contemporary love has now become characterized by practices of non-choice, the freedom to withdraw from relationships. Illouz dubs this process by which relationships fade, evaporate, dissolve, and break down “unloving.” While sociology has classically focused on the formation of social bonds, The End of Love makes a powerful case for studying why and how social bonds collapse and dissolve. Particularly striking is the role that capitalism plays in practices of non-choice and “unloving.” The unmaking of social bonds, she argues, is connected to contemporary capitalism which is characterized by practices of non-commitment and non-choice, practices that enable the quick withdrawal from a transaction and the quick realignment of prices and the breaking of loyalties. Unloving and non-choice have in turn a profound impact on society and economics as they explain why people may be having fewer children, increasingly living alone, and having less sex. The End of Love presents a profound and original analysis of the effects of capitalism and consumer culture on personal relationships and of what the dissolution of personal relationships means for capitalism. |
57. The Red Palace - June Hur
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June Hur, critically acclaimed author of The Silence of Bones and The Forest of Stolen Girls , returns with The Red Palace— a third evocative, atmospheric historical mystery perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Kerri Maniscalco. To enter the palace means to walk a path stained in blood... Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, do a good job, and perhaps finally win her estranged father's approval. But Hyeon is suddenly thrust into the dark and dangerous world of court politics when someone murders four women in a single night, and the prime suspect is Hyeon's closest friend and mentor. Determined to prove her beloved teacher's innocence, Hyeon launches her own secret investigation. In her hunt for the truth, she encounters Eojin, a young police inspector also searching for the killer. When evidence begins to point to the Crown Prince himself as the murderer, Hyeon and Eojin must work together to search the darkest corners of the palace to uncover the deadly secrets behind the bloodshed. Praise for The Red Palace : An ABA Indie Bestseller A Junior Library Guild Selection Forbes Most Anticipated Book of 2022 Selection "A tense political thriller, a beautiful romance, and a coming of age all in one unique package." — School Library Journal , starred review "This atmospheric historical mystery will transport and captivate readers ... A beautifully written story full of historical and cultural details that will leave readers aching for a follow-up." — Booklist , starred review "An expertly choreographed mystery with a touch of romance and an emotionally satisfying conclusion ... The perfect book to curl up with for a cozy winter afternoon of murder and intrigue." —NPR |
58. Another Place in Time - Tamara Allen, Joanna Chambers, K.J. Charles, Kaje Harper, Jordan L. Hawk & Aleksandr Voinov
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Welcome to another place in time...where one can be swept away into lands and eras long forgotten. Included in this anthology: "Office Romance" by Tamara Allen "Introducing Mr. Winterbourne" by Joanna Chambers "The Ruin of Gabriel Ashleigh" by KJ Charles "Unfair in Love and War" by Kaje Harper "Carousel" by Jordan L. Hawk "Deliverance" by Aleksandr Voinov Along with a foreword written by Alex Beecroft, enjoy these original short stories that make up "Another Place in Time". All proceeds from the purchase of this anthology will be donated to AllOut.org in celebration of LGBT History Month, October 2014. |
59. Gallipoli - Peter FitzSimons
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On 25 April 1915, Allied forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in present-day Turkey to secure the sea route between Britain and France in the west and Russia in the east. After eight months of terrible fighting, they would fail... To this day, Turkey regards the victory as a defining moment in its history, a heroic last stand in the defence of the Ottoman Empire. But, counter-intuitively, it would come to signify something perhaps even greater for the defeated allies, in particular the Australians and New Zealanders: the birth of their countries’ sense of nationhood. Now, in the year that marks its centenary, the Gallipoli campaign (commemorated each year on 25 April, Anzac Day), resonates with significance as the origin and symbol of Australian and New Zealand identity. As such, the facts of the campaign (which was minor when compared to the overall scale of the First World War: Australian deaths were less than a sixth of their losses on the Western Front) are often forgotten or obscured. Now the celebrated journalist and author Peter FitzSimons, with his trademark vibrancy and expert melding of writing and research, recreates the disastrous campaign as experienced by those who endured it or perished in the attempt. |
60. Connecting Rooms - Jayne Ann Krentz
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Secret Sisters comes a novella from the Everlasting Love anthology about two people searching for answers, who happen upon something they never knew was missing—each other. Amy Comfort is a real estate agent on Misplaced Island, a quaint, remote town located off the coast of Washington. When she sells an old Victorian manse to the sultry, sexy Owen Sweet, a private investigator relocating from Seattle, sparks fly from the get-go, though both Amy and Owen decidedly ignore their natural chemistry. Until, that is, Amy enlists Owen’s help in looking into her aunt Bernice’s fiancé Arthur Crabshaw, who Amy suspects is not what he seems. To keep their cover intact, Amy and Owen pretend to be a lovestruck, newly engaged couple, as they travel to Villantry, Washington, to investigate Arthur. When the mystery surrounding Arthur begins to spin out of control, Amy and Owen must trust in each other to stay alive. But, when the lines between their make-believe courtship and reality begin to blur, will the faux couple end up with something aside from what they had set out to find? |
61. Willing Captive - Alexa Riley
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Leo has inherited a laundromat from a distant uncle she never met. With only warnings from her mother not to get involved, she doesn't have much to go on. But it turns out that running the new business is mind numbingly boring. Her secret daydreams of the laundromat being part of the mafia and becoming the wife of a kingpin start to fade away... until Mattia shows up.  Mattia is in the middle of handling business when he looks up to find Leo pointing a can of pepper spray at him. No one in this town threatens him, let alone a woman half his size. He can't let her find out who he truly is, but for some reason, he can't stay away.  Over the top? And then some! This mafia romance is less about being dark and more about being ridiculous. Have some fun with us as we follow these two into their happily ever after!  |
62. Henna Björk: Valkyria - Christian Rönnbacka
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Tapa ne, joilla on tarkoitus. Nykyajan uhkia luotaavan jännärisarjan viidennessä osassa supon agentti Henna Björk joutuu lähelle Ukrainan sodan rintamalinjoja. Hänen tehtävänään on pitää hengissä suomalainen huippuinsinööri, joka on noussut venäläisten tappolistan kärkeen. Raskas ja vaativa harjoitusleiri on vienyt Henna Björkin puuskuttamaan motivaatiomontun reunalle. Hän kakoo hiekkaa keuhkoistaan, yrittää skarpata maisemaa teräväksi ja kuulee käskyn nousta ylös. Hennalle ei ole paljastettu, mihin häntä valmistellaan, mutta kaikella tuntuu olevan kiire.   Nuori ja lahjakas suomalaisinsinööri Sofia Kivisuo on kehittänyt laitteen, jonka myötä sodassa käytetty drooniteknologia harppaa valovuosia eteenpäin. Valkyria on älykäs ja valikoiva tappokone, joka voi muuttaa taistelun suuntaa. Mutta jokaisella innovaatiolla on kuitenkin hintansa.  Christian Rönnbackan pelottavan ajankohtaisessa jännärissä Valkyriaa testataan oikeissa sotaolosuhteissa, ja Hennan tehtävä on suojella sen keksijää. Ukrainalaiset haluavat uusinta teknologiaa rintamalle. Venäläiset haluavat sen kehittelijän kuolleena. Ja mitä Venäjä haluaa, sen se on tottunut saamaan. Poliisitaustainen kirjailija Christian Rönnbacka on tullut tunnetuksi Hautalehto-dekkarisarjastaan ja niiden pohjalta tehdystä tv-sarjasta. Henna Björk: Valkyria on viides osa nuoresta irakilaissuomalaisesta supon agentista kertovassa elokuvamaisen toiminnallisessa rikosromaanisarjassa. |
63. Hexes and Hearts - Willow Winters
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What’s better than a spicy fantasy romance? How about three featuring a recluse witch in the woods discovering her fated mate, a twist on Hansel and Gretel, and the mysterious librarian welcoming a ghostly encounter to heat up the night. All three have a pinch of cozy but a heaping amount of steam! Fall in love with the fantasy again and again in this collection of witchy romances. Titles included are: The Witch’s Fate Never Have I Ever Haunted Desires |
64. Father Material - Alexis Hall
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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes...what was that, exactly? Luc and Oliver have been through it all: fake dating to save Luc's career, I-guess-this-is-actually-for-real dating when all of that blew up spectacularly, (briefly) breaking up over irreconcilable differences, (definitively) getting back together over perfectly reconcilable everything else, (almost) getting married, (finally) moving in together, and ultimately celebrating years of perfect domestic bliss. But as all their very grown-up-now friends begin reaching new life milestones, advancing careers and having babies, Luc and Oliver decide it's time to open their hearts and lives to something new: a tiny, squirming, adorable bundle of furry joy named Spud. And maybe now that hearts-and-lives are already open, there's room for someone else. Something more. Something that may require them to find in themselves a little father material. |
65. Guerrilla Film Scoring - Jeremy Borum
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As the movie and music industries have changed, film scoring has become an overwhelmingly independent process. Film composers have more responsibilities than ever before, and they must fulfill them with smaller budgets and shorter schedules. As a result, composers are increasingly becoming armies of one. In Guerrilla Film Scoring: Practical Advice from Hollywood Composers,Jeremy Borum provides valuable guidance on how to make a good film score both quickly and inexpensively. This handbook encompasses the entire film scoring process including education, preparation, writing and recording a score, editing, mixing and mastering, finding work, career development, and sample contracts. Offering strategic tools and techniques, this insider's guide draws on the expertise from a number of prominent composers in movies, television, and video gaming, including Stewart Copeland, Bruce Broughton, and Jack Wall. A straightforward do-it-yourself manual, this book will help composers at all levels create the best-sounding scores quickly and cost effectively—without jeopardizing their art. With access to rare and extremely useful input from the best in the business, Guerrilla Film Scoring will benefit not only students but also professionals looking to update their game. |
66. Darker Days - Thomas Olde Heuvelt
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"Darker Days is a meticulous work of terror, a harrowing drop into a moral nightmare. If you can imagine the philosophical oomph of Bergman's The Seventh Seal joined to the rustic shocks of Midsommer, and all of it transported to America's suburbia, you'd have something like Darker Days. It's a scream."  — Joe Hill, #1 New York Times bestselling author of King Sorrow "Darker Days reinforces that Olde Heuvelt is one of the most vital and exciting voices in modern horror”— Mike Flanagan, director of The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher, and Dr. Sleep From the author of the internationally acclaimed bestseller HEX comes a modern twist on the Faustian tale about a gilded street in a Pacific Northwest town where the charmed residents have made a frightening deal . . . resulting in devastating consequences. Sometimes you think you can see things behind the fence. Bad things. So it’s better not to look . . . In Lock Haven, a quiet little town in Washington State, Bird Street is a special place. The residents of this pretty cul-de-sac on the edge of the woods are all successful, healthy, and happy. Their children are prodigies; well-mannered and… unnaturally smart. But come November, the “Darker Days” descend, bringing accidents, bad luck, conflict, and illness. Luana and Ralph Lewis-da Silva prepare for this, and so do their children Kaila and Django. It is in November when a stranger appears to collect on a longstanding debt. A price must be paid for the good fortune they enjoy the rest of the year. A sacrifice must be made. So it has been for over a century. To assuage their guilt, the residents of Bird Street choose carefully who will be sent into the woods. Usually, it is an elderly or terminally ill individual who wishes to die with dignity and is content to be helped on their way. But this year, things don’t go to plan, and events take a terrifying turn . . . Darker Days is a propulsive, haunting novel that begs the questions: “How far will we go for our own happiness and what sacrifices are we willing to make?” A great read for spooky-season nightsA perfect addition to any Halloween reading list |
67. Twisted Treachery - K.J. Jackson
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A brooding earl sinking under the weight of his past. An undercover guardian sent to keep him afloat. A forbidden temptation he cannot resist. His past haunts his every turn. For years, unspeakable things were done to Thomas Wallins, the Earl of Hedstrom. A past no one knows of. A past he refuses to speak of. Because he is fine. Fine. He’s back on English soil. Has an earldom he needs to right. Bottles of whisky to be drunk. His days are drowning with emptiness, just like the shell of his soul. He was never alone. The one saving grace Thomas has is his cousin, who has called upon the Guardians of the Bones to covertly watch over her cousin. Izzie is the guardian to answer the call, and she devises a brilliant ruse that drops her at his door, forcing him to take her on as his ward. Undeniable heat… Bound by honor, Thomas takes her into his home, though refuses to acknowledge the growing attraction between them. But when the undeniable heat between the two of them proves impossible to deny, this carefully crafted scheme may fall apart with deadly implications… Don’t miss USA Today bestselling author K.J. Jackson’s next Guardians of the Bones story, a forbidden temptation Regency historical romance with high adventure, high seduction, and a happily-ever-after to swoon for. |
68. Mike Mentzer Philosophy Of Training - Damljan Jugović
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As an author digging into Mike Mentzer's workout philosophy, I'm fascinated by his unique approach to getting fit and strong. I'm diving deep into his ideas about working out harder, but for shorter periods, and giving your body plenty of time to recover. I'm breaking down his methods in simple terms, explaining how they can help people get the most out of their workouts without spending hours in the gym. I'm not just talking about exercise routines—I'm exploring the mindset behind Mentzer's approach. It's all about pushing yourself to your limits, but also knowing when to rest and recharge. My goal is to make Mentzer's ideas easy to understand, so anyone can apply them to their own fitness journey and see real results. This book contains all workouts needed to achieve your goals step by step |
69. Katastrofu tūriste - Juna Ko-una
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Kad notiek katastrofa, kurš gan spēj atturēties no tās aplūkošanas? Jona Ko, programmu koordinatore ceļojumu aģentūrā “Džungļi”, kas organizē braucienus uz dabas katastrofu skartajām vietām, jūtas galīgi izdegusi savā darbā, turklāt priekšnieks viņai nepiedienīgi uzmācas. Kad Jona nolemj iesniegt atlūgumu, uzņēmums, lai viņu atrunātu, piedāvā doties bezmaksas ceļojumā uz Mui – salu Vjetnamas piekrastē, kur aplūkojams gigantisks zemes iegruvums. Nejaušības dēļ Jona netiek prom no Mui kopā ar pārējiem ceļotājiem un kļūst par liecinieci kādam notikumam, kas apdraud viņas dzīvību... Reālistiski mūsdienīgajā un vienlaikus savādi sirreālajā romānā “Katastrofu tūriste” autore prasmīgi atainojusi mūsu ikdienas absurdo pusi. “Šo varētu uzskatīt par lieliski piemērotu lasāmvielu atvaļinājumam pludmalē, tomēr, zinot, kas tajā atklājas...” The Times Juna Ko-una (dz. 1980) ir godalgota dienvidkorejiešu rakstniece un radioraidījumu vadītāja. “Katastrofu tūriste” ir viņas pirmais romāns, kas tiek izdots latviešu valodā. No angļu valodas tulkojusi Gunita Mežule. |
70. Tattle Tail: Celestial Mates - Nancey Cummings
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Just a little lie… a fake fiance fib. Peaceable needs a man to get her parents off her tail and stop their matchmaking. Desperate, she blurts out a made-up, surprise engagement to the worst, most aggravating man in the galaxy: Joseph Moonquest. Instant. Regret. The problem is that Joseph is the most insufferable, arrogant and wildly attractive human male she's ever met. Worse still, he takes news of their surprise engagement in stride. He'll play her games. Joseph and the stunning alien woman have been circling each other for months. Peaceable is the least fun, most goody-two shoes person he knows. She's so prim and proper, colder than the stars in deep space. He might ask why she's so desperate for a fake fiance but he'll enjoy tempting and teasing the uptight alien. She's the one woman he's never been able to charm. He wants to melt that icy exterior and make her come undone. Her little lie? He'll play along until she's at his mercy and the fussy female is in his bed. He'll be the best fake fiance in the cosmos. Game on. |
71. Elements of Souls - CR Robertson
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The Tourmaline kingdom has bided its time for centuries, awaiting the birth of the mystical twins prophesied over a millennia ago. Their combined power predicted to bring every realm of existence to their knees in submission. The only problem was neither knew who they were or what powers they possessed together. Will Morgan and Ethan find the answers of their ancestry in time? Now they have emerged the evil King Dubhshláine will stop at nothing to control his heirs. War is coming, the laws of nature are changing, and only the strongest can stand against the evil poised to take over the Otherworld. "Everyone believed that the world needed a hero to save them. To defeat evil, there had to be something stronger and deadlier. The world didn't need another hero, it needed a monster to stalk the dark and kill the bogeyman" – Ethan Tourmaline. Please be advised that all my books have a happy ever after - because every character deserves to find their true love... **This book must be read as part of the series and not a stand-alone** **Graphic language with adult content** |
72. Anne of the Island - L.M. Montgomery
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Anne leaves Green Gables and her work as a teacher in Avonlea to pursue her original dream (which she gave up in Anne of Green Gables) of taking further education at Redmond College in Nova Scotia. Gilbert Blythe and Charlie Sloane enroll as well, as does Anne's friend from Queen's Academy, Priscilla Grant. During her first week of school, Anne befriends Philippa Gordon, a beautiful girl whose frivolous ways charm her. Philippa (Phil for short) also happens to be from Anne's birthplace in Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia. |
73. Silk and Secrets - Mary Jo Putney
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* Winner of Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award* * Nominated for RWA's Golden Choice Award The Desert Flower At seventeen, fiery Juliet Cameron fell passionately in love and married the perfect companion for the adventurous life she wanted to lead. Lord Ross Carlisle is handsome, dashing, and as eager to explore the world as she is. But social constraints and fear of an all consuming love that threatens to engulf her independent spirit send Juliet fleeing to the distant land where she was raised as a diplomat's child. Now, a dozen years later, a gentleman's promise sends Lord Ross on a dangerous rescue mission to Central Asia—and to a shocking reunion with his long estranged wife. Warily they join forces to cross the merciless desert to Bokhara, where Juliet's army officer brother has been imprisoned. The fierce attraction that drew them together so many years before has never died. But if they succumb to passion, can either of them survive if they cannot heal their broken marriage? The Silk Trilogy: #1 Silk and Shadows #2 Silk and Secrets #3 Veils of Silk   "[Silk and Secrets] fulfills every dream of your heart, every yearning of your soul, as a pair of memorable lovers find their way back to each other's arms . . . This remarkable novel of high adventure and unquenchable love is a stunning reading experience, one you will remember and cherish forever." —Romantic Times About the Author A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday bestselling author, Mary Jo Putney's novels are known for psychological depth and intensity and include historical and contemporary romance, fantasy, and young adult fantasy. Winner of numerous writing awards, including two RITAs, three Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, and the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from Romance Writers of America, she has had numerous books listed among Library Journal's and Booklist's top romances of the year. |
74. Global Catastrophic Risks - Nick Bostrom & Milan M. Ćirković
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A global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death and destruction on a global scale. In human history, wars and plagues have done so on more than one occasion, and misguided ideologies and totalitarian regimes have darkened an entire era or a region. Advances in technology are adding dangers of a new kind. It could happen again. In Global Catastrophic Risks 25 leading experts look at the gravest risks facing humanity in the 21st century, including asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes, nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, general artificial intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses over-arching issues - policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes. This is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the big issues of our time; for students focusing on science, society, technology, and public policy; and for academics, policy-makers, and professionals working in these acutely important fields. |
75. Schumann - Scenes from Childhood (Kinderscenen), Opus 15 (Songbook) - Jeffrey Biegel
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Perfect literature for the intermediate to early advanced pianist, these miniatures by Schumann have been favorites of many generations of students. The pieces are an excellent introduction to Schumann's piano music and to Romantic musical literature in general. Includes the famous Traumerei. Contents: Of Strange Lands and People (Von fremden Landern und Menschen) * Curious Story (Kuriose Geschichte) * Blindman's Bluff (Hasche-Mann) * Pleading Child (Bittendes Kind) * Perfect Happiness (Gluckes genug) * Great Adventure (Wichtige Begebenheit) * Reverie (Traumerei) * By the Fireside (Am Kamin) * On the Rocking Horse (Ritter vom Steckenpferd) * Almost Too Serious (Fast zu ernst) * Hobgoblin (Furchtenmachen) * A Child Falling Asleep (Kind in Einschlummern) * The Poet Speaks (Der Dichter spricht). Includes audio recordings. |
76. Beethoven - Fur Elise and Other Bagatelles (Songbook) - Matthew Edwards
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Schirmer Performance Editions are designed for piano students and their teachers as well as for professional pianists. Pedagogical in nature, these editions offer insightful interpretive suggestions, pertinent fingering, and historical and stylistic commentary. Prepared by renowned artists/teachers, these publications provide an accurate, well-informed score resource for pianists. Beethoven composed 24 bagatelles - by definition short trifles in a light vein - during his lifetime. This collection contains 14 pieces, including the famous Fur Elise, which are appropriate for intermediate to early advanced pianists. Includes audio recordings. |
77. The Sinister Touch - Jayne Castle
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Available digitally for the first time! Art, magic, and money draw Guinevere Jones and Zac Justis into a provocative adventure from New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz writing as Jayne Castle. Guinevere Jones has her head turned by the handsome young artist across the way. And when his apartment is broken into and a painting defaced, she offers her help. Now, she and Zac—and his jealous nature—must confront a dark evil that will stop at nothing to achieve its unholy goal. |
78. 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 |
79. 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 |
80. Insatiable - Leigh Rivers
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**THIS PAPERBACK EDITION FEATURES BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE CHARACTER ARTWORK, AS WELL AN ICONIC QUOTE ON THE INSIDE COVER!** From USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes the gripping, steamy dark romance series that everyone is talking about! 'Filled with TENSION , HEARTBREAK and ELECTRIC CHEMISTRY . This one will tear your heart right out of your chest before tossing it back in and sewing you up' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver 'Leigh Rivers is THE QUEEN OF DARK ROMANCE . Her books are deeply emotive and her characters feel so vividly real' Tierney Page If he can't have her, no one else can . . . Kade Mitchell is obsessed with someone he despises. A snake in angel's skin, Stacey Rhodes is everything he can't have - the girl who shattered his heart before he was dragged into the darkness of the underworld. He's watched her for years. Killed anyone who came close to her. But now, with a brief moment of freedom from the life he's trapped in, he's back home and ready to re-claim what's his, and break his every rule. Not even his hatred can stop the pull between them. But he'll never forgive her . . . will he? Insatiable is a dark romance and contains explicit sexual content and difficult themes. Please read the content warnings before reading. Recommended 18+. -- Readers love the Edge of Darkness trilogy! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Anger-fueled attraction. Resentment-laced longing. Leigh Rivers is a powerhouse in the dark romance genre ' No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Navessa Allen 'A perfect blend of love, hate, passion , secrets and twists . I truly couldn't put it down' Paisley Hope, Sunday Times bestselling author 'Leigh Rivers is a master of her craft , and Insatiable is no exception - dark , intense and utterly unputdownable ' Sadie Kincaid 'A taut, intoxicating descent into desire - bold , elegantly written , and impossible to look away from' Monty Jay 'A dark , beautifully twisted romance that delivers emotional blows with stunning precision. The kind of read that lingers long after you close the last page ' Avina St. Graves ' Addictively dark and seductive , with a story that leaves you begging for more ' K.A. Knight ' Sexy , angsty , and deliciously dark . Impossible to put down' Allie Oleander 'An absolute must-read . The chemistry between Kade and Stacey, the secrets , and the mouth-watering spice are perfect' Natasha K. Lauren Tropes: ❤️🔥 Best friend's brother 🔐 Hate to love ⛓ Second chance romance 🐍 Touch her and d*e ❤️🔥 Mutual obsession 🔐 Forced proximity |
81. Vicious - L.J. Shen
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"He was toxic, poison, and he was going to kill everything beautiful in my life if I let him. He was the storm to my cherry blossoms." The man who comes to Emilia LeBlanc in her dreams also haunts her in her nightmares. Baron "Vicious" Spencer is a brilliant lawyer. A skilled criminal. A beautiful liar. A bully and a savior, a monster and a liar. And since her mom was the live-in caretaker for his family's estate in high school, there was no escaping his wrath―until she had no other choice. To Vicious, Emilia is completely off-limits. A starving artist. His best friend's ex-girlfriend. Pretty and evasive as a cherry blossom. When they were younger, she barged into his life unannounced and turned everything upside down. She discovered his darkest secret, and he made her pay the price. Drove her out of town. Hated and wanted her in equal measure. It should deter him from chasing her to New York a decade later, but it doesn't. So she still hates him―big deal. She'll have to get used to him. Because this time, he isn't going anywhere unless he's taking her with him... Vicious is a standalone book in its own right, and also Book 1 of the Sinners of Saint series. Make sure you immerse yourself fully and read them all... |
82. Children of Time - Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Humanity is overrated. The tenth anniversary edition of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s critically acclaimed Children of Time – an epic story of humanity’s battle for survival on a terraformed planet. Winner of the 30th anniversary Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel. Contains the short story ‘Bearable’ exclusive to this edition. Who will inherit this new Earth? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age – a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne disastrous fruit. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind’s worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth? Continue the journey with Children of Ruin , Children of Memory and Children of Strife . * * * Praise for Adrian Tchaikovsky ‘ Children of Time is a joy from start to finish. Entertaining, smart, surprising and unexpectedly human’ - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls . ‘No one has an an imagination like Adrian Tchaikovsky’ – Jim Al-Khalili, presenter of BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific ‘Tchaikovsky is the break-out star of contemporary British SF’ – The Guardian Children of Time won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel w/c 24 August 2016 |
83. The Summer Hikaru Died, Chapter 47.1 - Mokumokuren, Ajani Oloye & Abigail Blackman
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The big hole in Kubitachi splits open, and Yoshiki and “Hikaru” are reunited at long last. Read the next chapter of The Summer Hikaru Died  the same day as Japan! |
84. Brimstone - Callie Hart
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. Prepare for the #1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling sequel to the runaway global phenomenon Quicksilver . Duty. Blood. Honour. Power. Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . . 'Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.' Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them. |
85. Lost Light - Michael Connelly
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Award-winning No.1 bestselling author Michael Connelly's ninth Bosch book. Hieronymus (Harry) Bosch has retired from the Los Angeles Police Department - but the discovery of a startling unsolved murder among his old case files means he cannot rest until he finds the killer. When he left the LAPD, Bosch took a file with him: the case of a production assistant murdered four years earlier during a movie set robbery. The LAPD thinks the stolen money was used to finance a terrorist training camp. Thoughts of the original murder victim were lost in the federal zeal, and when Bosch decides to reinvestigate, he quickly falls foul of both his old colleagues and the FBI. When the private investigation enables him to meet up with an old friend, shadows from his past come back to haunt him . . . |
86. Translation State - Ann Leckie
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'There are few who write science fiction like Ann Leckie can. There are few who ever could' John Scalzi The mystery of a missing translator sets three lives on a collision course that will have a ripple effect across the stars in this powerful new novel by award-winning author Ann Leckie. Qven was created to be a Presger translator. The pride of their Clade, they always had a clear path before them: learn human ways, and eventually, make a match and serve as an intermediary between the dangerous alien Presger and the human worlds. The realization that they might want something else isn't "optimal behavior". I's the type of behavior that results in elimination. But Qven rebels. And in doing so, their path collides with those of two others. Enae, a reluctant diplomat whose dead grandmaman has left hir an impossible task as an inheritance: hunting down a fugitive who has been missing for over 200 years. And Reet, an adopted mechanic who is increasingly desperate to learn about his genetic roots - or anything that might explain why he operates so differently from those around him. As a Conclave of the various species approaches - and the long-standing treaty between the humans and the Presger is on the line - the decisions of all three will have ripple effects across the stars. Masterfully merging space adventure and mystery, and a poignant exploration about relationships and belonging, Translation State is a triumphant new standalone story set in Leckie's celebrated Imperial Radch universe. Hugo Award shortlist announced March 29th 2024. |
87. Lawless - Nora Roberts
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AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME In Nora Roberts' novel Loving Jack , author Jackie 'Jack' MacNamara finds love while writing a historical romance set in Arizona in the late 1800s. This is her story... Half-Apache Jake Redman is as untamed as the rugged land he calls home. Living by his own code, the gunslinger has little tolerance for rules and regulations - especially the kind that Sarah Conway lives by. Her talents for entertaining and social niceties have little worth in the Old West. But the Eastern beauty has the heart of a pioneer under her ladylike demeanour. It's a combination that could prove lethal to Jake... Includes a preview of Whiskey Beach , published in April 2013 |
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. The Dare - 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 Dare now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Some risks are meant to be taken . . . College was supposed to be my chance to get over my ugly-duckling complex and spread my wings. Instead, I wound up in a sorority full of mean girls. I already have a hard time fitting in, so when my Kappa Chi sisters issue the challenge, I can't say no. The dare: seduce the hottest new hockey player in the junior class. Conor Edwards is a regular at Greek Row parties . . . and in Greek Row sorority beds. He's the one you fall for before you learn that guys like him don't give girls like me a second glance. Except Mr. Popular throws me for a loop - rather than laughing in my face, he does me a solid by letting me take him upstairs to pretend we're getting busy. Even crazier, now he wants to keep pretending. Turns out Conor loves games, and he thinks it's fun to pull the wool over my frenemies' eyes. But resisting his easy charm and surfer-boy hotness is darn near impossible. Though I'm realizing there's much more to Conor's story than his fan club can see. And the longer this silly ruse goes on, the greater the danger of it all blowing up in my face. *** 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 |
90. The Secret of Secrets - Dan Brown
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Robert Langdon is back in the long-awaited new race-against-time thriller from the global bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons . Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, leaving behind echoes of everything that has gone before. Little can Langdon know that he is being stalked by a spectre from that dark past. He must use all of his arcane knowledge to decipher the world around him before he too is consumed by the rings of treachery and deception that have swallowed Katherine. Against a backdrop of vast castles, towering churches, graveyards buried twelve deep and labyrinthine underground passages, Langdon must navigate a shadow city hiding in plain sight, a city which has successfully kept its secrets for centuries and will not readily deliver them. This is a battlefield unlike any he has previously experienced, one on which he must fight not for his only life, but for the future of humanity itself. The Secret Of Secrets is Dan Brown’s first novel for over eight years and sees the stunning return of Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, this time pitting his wits against a conspiracy which will test even his considerable brainpower and take him to the edge of losing all that he holds dear… Praise for Dan Brown: ‘Dan Brown is my must-read’ Harlan Coben ‘Exceedingly clever’ The Washington Post ‘A master of smart thrills’ People Magazine ‘Impossible to put down’ The New York Times ‘Dan Brown is the master of the intellectual cliffhanger’ Wall Street Journal ‘For anyone who wants more brain-food than thrillers normally provide’ Sunday Times ‘Dan Brown has to be one of the best, smartest, and most accomplished writers in the country.’ Nelson DeMille |
91. When a Scot Ties the Knot - Tessa Dare
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New York Times and USA Today Bestseller On the cusp of her first London season, Miss Madeline Gracechurch was shy, pretty, and talented with a drawing pencil, but hopelessly awkward with gentlemen. She was certain to be a dismal failure on the London marriage mart. So Maddie did what generations of shy, awkward young ladies have done: she invented a sweetheart in this heartwarming Scottish romance. A Scottish sweetheart. One who was handsome and honorable and devoted to her, but conveniently never around. Maddie poured her heart into writing the imaginary Captain MacKenzie letter after letter . . . and by pretending to be devastated when he was (not really) killed in battle, she managed to avoid the pressures of London society entirely. Until years later, when this kilted Highland lover of her imaginings shows up in the flesh. The real Captain Logan MacKenzie arrives on her doorstep—handsome as anything, but not entirely honorable. He's wounded, jaded, in possession of her letters . . . and ready to propose a marriage of convenience and make good on every promise Maddie never expected to keep. |
92. Good Girl Complex - Elle Kennedy
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Full of romance, hijinks, and longing, Good Girl Complex is Elle Kennedy at her very best... ' A deliciously sexy story ' VI KEELAND, No.1 New York Times bestselling author She does everything right. So what could go wrong? Mackenzie 'Mac' Cabot is a people pleaser. It's exhausting, really, always following the rules. Mac has dreams of her own but to please her parents she moves to the beachside town of Avalon Bay to get her college degree. Twenty-year-old Mac has had plenty of practice suppressing her wilder impulses, but when she meets local bad boy Cooper Hartley, that ability is suddenly tested. Cooper is rough around the edges. Raw. Candid. A threat to her ordered existence. Their friendship soon becomes the realest thing in her life. Despite his disdain for the trust-fund kids he sees coming and going from his town, Cooper soon realizes Mac isn't just another rich clone and falls for her. Hard. But as Mac finally starts feeling accepted by Cooper and his friends, the secret he's been keeping from her threatens the only place she's ever felt at home. Why readers love Good Girl Complex : 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled. . . Impossible to put down' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author 'With plenty of steam alongside the youthful romance, this winsome story about following one's heart will especially appeal to hopeless romantics' Publishers Weekly * Look out for Bad Girl Reputation coming later this year* |
93. King of Envy - Ana Huang
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He had everything he could've wanted . . . except her. Dangerous. Powerful. Reclusive. Vuk Markovic is notorious for shunning human interactions. The scarred billionaire rarely talks, and he has no interest in relationships outside his small but trusted circle. His only exception? Her . The beauty to his beast, the object of his obsession. He saw her first. He wanted her first. But now, she's engaged to his oldest friend-and the closer the wedding looms, the more he's torn between loyalty and desire. She should be his . . . and he might just risk it all to have her. *** Beautiful. Successful. Glamorous. To the world, supermodel Ayana Kidane leads the perfect life. Her career has skyrocketed, and she's engaged to one of New York's most eligible bachelors. What people don't know is that the engagement is only a business arrangement. He gets his inheritance when they marry; she gets the money she needs to leave her abusive agency. Pretending to be in love should be easy-until she finds herself increasingly drawn to her fiancé's enigmatic best man. Vuk thrills and terrifies her in equal measure. She knows she should stay away, but when her wedding is thrown into chaos, he's the only person who makes her feel safe... Until his past catches up with them and threatens everything they love. |
94. Once You're Mine - Morgan Bridges
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MEET YOUR NEXT BOOKTOK OBSESSION! A SUPER SPICY, FUNNY AND DARK ROMANCE PERFECT FOR FANS OF LIGHTS OUT, HAUNTING ADELINE AND BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD. Murder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart. The Tormentor: Calista belongs to me... she just doesn't know it. The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed. I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her. Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go. The Target: Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help. What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense. He's always there when I need him, but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea... Once You're Mine is Book 1 in the Possessing Her Duet that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains a morally gray hero that's OTT/JP, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. (A complete list of the TWs can be found on the author's website) |
95. 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. |
96. The Wise Man's Fear - Patrick Rothfuss
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'I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss' Lin-Manuel Miranda 'He's bloody good, this Rothfuss guy' George R R Martin Sequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO's GAME OF THRONES. Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord. Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN'S FEAR is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there. |
97. Man's Search For Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl
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The moving true story of psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl's time as a prisoner in Auschwitz and what we can learn from his experience. OVER 16 MILLION COPIES SOLD 'A book to read, to cherish, to debate, and one that will ultimately keep the memories of the victims alive' John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas 'Every human being should read this book' Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why In 1942, just months after marrying his wife, Viktor Frankl and his family were sent, first to the Theresienstadt concentration camp, and then to Auschwitz. A prominent Viennese psychiatrist before the war, Frankl was uniquely able to observe the way that he and other inmates coped with the experience of being in in the notorious concentration camp. During his time in the camps, he noticed that those who comforted others and gave away their last piece of bread often survived the longest. He saw that the kind of person a prisoner became depended, not just the influence of the camp, but on an inner decision. Those who let go of their moral and spiritual selves eventually fell victim to the camp’s degrading effects; those who resisted were able to turn their suffering into a kind of inner triumph. For Frankl, his experience was proof that everything can be taken from us except the ability to choose our attitude in any given set of circumstances. From this, he came to believe that our deepest desire is to search for meaning and purpose. One of the seminal pieces of literature to emerge from World War 2, this powerful and inspiring book offers us all a way to transcend suffering and find meaning in the art of living. Praise for Man’s Search for Meaning : ‘ Remarkable ...It changed my life and became a part of all that I live and all that I teach.’ Susan Jeffers, bestselling author of Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway ‘An enduring work of survival literature.’ New York Times ‘Every human being should read it.’ Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why ‘One of the moral heroes of the 20th century…His works are essential reading for those who seek to understand the human condition.’ Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks ‘If you read but one book this year, Dr Frankl's book should be that one.’ Los Angeles Times |
98. Mate - Ali Hazelwood
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The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A Human hybrid and an Alpha Were claw against the bonds of fate in the highly anticipated companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Bride. Serena Paris is orphaned, pack-less, and one of a kind. Coming forward as the first Human-Were hybrid was supposed to heal a centuries-long rift between species. Instead, it made her a target, prey to the ruthless political machinations between Weres, Vampyres, and Humans. With her enemies closing in on her, she has only one option left—if he’ll have her. As Alpha of the Northwest pack, Koen Alexander commands obedience. His authority is so absolute, only a fool would threaten his mate. It doesn’t matter if Serena doesn’t reciprocate his feelings, nothing will stop him from keeping her safe. But power-hungry Vampyres and Weres are not the only threats chasing Serena. Sooner or later, her past is bound to catch up with her—and Koen might be the only thing standing between her and total annihilation… |
99. Wildfire - Hannah Grace
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From the bestselling author of  Icebreaker.... When Russ and Aurora cross paths at a university party, a drinking game ends with them spending the night together. The next day, Aurora slips away before Russ learns her full name.  This anonymity ends when they both turn up to their first day of work as camp counsellors. A job they had both chosen to escape Maple Hills for the summer.  Given their history, there’s still an obvious tension between the two but the camp has a strict “no staff fraternizing” rule. Russ doesn’t want to risk heading home early but Aurora has never been one for rules.   As things heat up, they'll have to resist or risk starting something they just can’t stop.     Not suitable for younger readers.  |
100. 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 |
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