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1. Murder on Harley Street - C.J. Archer
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When a patient is electrocuted by a medical therapy device, the manufacturer proves it was tampered with. Who killed her? And what grudge did they hold against her doctor, whose reputation now lies in tatters? The medical profession’s faith in electric shock therapies for treating female nervous conditions is shaken after a patient dies while connected to one such device. Harry Armitage is hired by the doctor arrested for her murder, and he invites Cleo to help him uncover the truth. After all, the doctor is the same one who tried—and failed—to treat Cleo’s aunt. As they dig deeper, it becomes apparent the doctor has failed other patients, too, and those patients’ loved ones want revenge. Did that desire for revenge lead to the death of an innocent patient? Or did the victim have enemies of her own? As Cleo and Harry unravel the multi-layered mystery, they realize not everyone is who they seem. Suspects are hiding secrets that, if exposed, could shatter reputations and relationships. Meanwhile, the manufacturer of a popular but highly addictive medicine has booked the Mayfair Hotel for a major presentation to important clients. As the day of the event looms, Cleo and Harry learn of a plot to sabotage it. Can they solve the mystery and save the presentation? Or will it be ruined? And will someone get away with murder? |
2. Heated Rivalry - Rachel Reid
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Based on Rachel Reid’s bestselling Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry is now streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S. The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.  The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game |
3. The Hallmarked Man - Robert Galbraith
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'A triumph of storytelling' Guardian FIND OUT WHAT IS NEXT FOR STRIKE AND ROBIN A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it's located beside Freemasons' Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima's boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault. As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever. A gripping, wonderfully complex novel which takes Strike and Robin's story to a new level, The Hallmarked Man is an unmissable read for any fan of this unique series. PRAISE FOR THE CORMORAN STRIKE SERIES 'A superlative piece of crime fiction' Sunday Times 'The work of a master storyteller' Daily Telegraph 'A scrupulous plotter and master of misdirection, Galbraith keeps the pages turning . . . Strike and Ellacott remain one of crime's most engaging duos' Guardian 'No one can deny [Robert Galbraith, pseudonym of] J. K. Rowling's formidable talents as a crime writer' Daily Mail 'Strike is a compelling creation . . . this is terrifically entertaining stuff' Irish Times |
4. RecipeTin Eats: Tonight - Nagi Maehashi
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WINNER OF THE ABIA ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE ADULT NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS FOR ILLUSTRATED NON-FICTION 2025 Original Australian edition, includes metric measurements Australia's favourite home cook, Nagi Maehashi, is back to solve the perennial problem of what's for dinner tonight ... and every night. Following on from her record-breaking first cookbook, Dinner , Nagi brings us Tonight with more than 150 brand-new foolproof, flavour-packed recipes, 800 variations on those recipes and 3000 possible combinations that match formulas (including the world-famous Charlie sauce) with different ingredients. There are crave-worthy crowd-pleasers - try slow-baked Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with bubbling melted cheese or fall-apart Asian chicken cooked in a sticky-sweet soy glaze. Some dinners can be cooked in 20 minutes, and others can be made using only pantry staples. For high-impact guest-impressing, turn to Sunday Suppers - the Vietnamese pulled pork is a festival of flavour - while the Sweets chapter delivers on the promise of maximum decadence. With a stunning photo and link to a how-to video for each recipe - and plenty of guest appearances from Australia's most loved golden retriever, Dozer! - this is a book for every Australian kitchen, for every level of cooking ability, for every budget, for every set of taste buds, and for every single night of the week. This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book. |
5. Exit Strategy - Lee Child & Andrew Child
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'If there is a more iconic character in modern fiction than Jack Reacher, I'd like to meet them.' DAILY MIRROR THE 2025 JACK REACHER THRILLER Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. First – a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can’t deal with. As he leaves, a young guy brushes against him in the doorway. Instinctively Reacher checks his pocket. There's no problem. Nothing is missing. Second – a store to buy a coat. Nothing fancy. Something he can ditch when he heads to warmer climes. Large enough to fit a man the size of a bank vault. As he pulls out his cash, he finds something new in his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help. Third – wherever this bend in the road takes him. Impressed by the guy's technique and intrigued by the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more . . . DON’T MISS THE 30TH JACK REACHER ADVENTURE – AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW. We all need Jack Reacher – a righteous avenger for our troubled times. 'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON 'It's no wonder Jack Reacher is everyone's favourite rebel hero .' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'These books are absolutely addictive . When you pick them up you can't put them down.' GEORGE R. R. MARTIN |
6. The Inheritance: Gripping intrigue and big secrets, the best Australian mystery of 2025 is 'taut, propulsive' and 'unputdownable' perfect for reade - Kate Horan
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What if everyone in your family was given a DNA test at Christmas: would there be any surprise results? For two women the answers are shocking, and dangerous. Perfect for readers of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. Families lie. DNA doesn't. Isobel Ashworth breezes through life, blissfully accustomed to the privilege which comes with her family name. But that changes when she arrives in the exclusive town of Hartwell. Sent there by her father to complete a controversial property development - and prove herself a serious player in the succession plan - her perfect life is unravelling. Isobel's fiance is telling lies, the project is a disaster and the locals hate her; could her father be setting her up to fail? Buzzing with the promise of a big story, journalist Meg Hunter arrives in Hartwell to expose the Ashworth family dealings, and transform her faltering career. As she follows the trail of corruption, she uncovers clues about her mother's mysterious past. When the next-gen Ashworths each receive an anonymous Christmas gift of a DNA testing kit, Isobel questions everything she knows about her family. Isobel is drawn to Meg and her pursuit of the truth ... but someone out there will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of both families. PRAISE: 'In The Inheritance, debut author Kate Horan hides readers in the shadows of the juiciest closed-door drama of the summer.' - Weekend Australian, Notable Books 'Kate Horan's debut is acute on the psychology of power and wealth, and the novel is intricate plotting with memorable characters. If you're into Succession or the real-life tussle over the Murdoch family trust, The Inheritance will appeal.' - The Age 'The Inheritance is a smart debut tackling the seductive issues of wealth, succession and family secrets. Taut, propulsive and with enticing Succession-meets-Jane Harper vibes, this novel is perfect for suburban noir superfans. I whizzed through it.' - Ali Lowe, author of The School Run 'Secrets, power and corruption - The Inheritance is an intriguing mystery and family drama.' -Vanessa McCausland, author of The Last Illusion of Paige White 'Books about families are my catnip and The Inheritance didn't disappoint. Take one establishment family with the money to hide anything then throw in a DNA test that never lies and sit back and enjoy the ride that Kate Horan takes you on. A fabulous debut!' - Fiona Lowe, author of The Accident 'The Inheritance is an incredibly strong debut from Kate Horan, full of all the things I love in a novel - family secrets, small-town intrigue and rich people behaving badly. I ripped through it faster than you can say the words 'DNA test'.' - Cassie Hamer, author of The Truth About Faking It 'A gripping story about wealth, entitlement, corruption and, most of all, family. Kate Horan's debut novel is sophisticated and un-put-down-able.' - B.M. Carroll, author of One of Us is Missing |
7. Inheritance - Nora Roberts
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Inheritance is the first in a brand new gothic trilogy from Sunday Times bestselling author Nora Roberts-a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. Book 2 in the Lost Bride trilogy - The Mirror - is available for pre-order now! After finding her fiancé in a compromising position with her cousin, Sonya MacTavish needs an escape. When a lawyer turns up on her doorstep out of the blue with news that she has inherited a beautiful Victorian house, Sonya thinks maybe this is just the change of scene she needs. The house - nicknamed Lost Bride manor - is beautiful, the setting idyllic and the local town offers Sonya the smalltown comforts she craves after life in a big city. So what if there are sometimes shadows in the windows, objects move of their own accord and music starts playing out of nowhere. Sonya can live with the house being a little haunted. But things soon start to take a darker turn and it becomes clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle she must solve if there is any hope of breaking it... |
8. The Women - Kristin Hannah
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'Astonishing. Compelling. Powerful' - Delia Owens, bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing 'Stuns with sacrifice. Uplifts with heroism' - Bonnie Garmus, Number One worldwide bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry From the worldwide bestselling author of The Four Winds , The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One series on Netflix) , The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation divided by war. It would be the journey of a lifetime . . . ' Women can be heroes, too '. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances "Frankie" McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California's idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause. The Women is the story of one woman who goes to war, but it shines a light on the story of all women who put themselves in harm's way to help others. Women whose sacrifice and commitment to their country has been all too often forgotten. A novel of searing insight and lyrical beauty, The Women is a profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define an era. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA INTERNATIONAL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 Praise for Kristin Hannah: 'Powerful and compelling' Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo 'You would be hard-pressed to find a book club that has not discussed one of her novels' New York Times 'A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival' - Kate Morton 'A masterclass' - Karen Swan 'Powerful' - Matt Haig |
9. Nightshade - Michael Connelly
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No. 1 internationally bestselling author Michael Connelly introduces Detective Stilwell: a determined cop on a purgatory beat in paradise. Detective Stilwell of the Los Angeles County Sherriff's department has been exiled. Once he manned a mainland homicide desk; now internal politics have relegated him to a low-key post, policing rustic Catalina Island. He's beginning to think he could get used to it. It's all business as usual in his new territory, following up drunk-and-disorderlies and petty thefts, until Stilwell receives a report of a body found wrapped in plastic at the bottom of the harbour. He begins working the case, and soon he's forced to cross all lines of protocol and jurisdiction in pursuit of justice. But when Stilwell discovers dark secrets hidden in the shadows he must now ask: Is Catalina really the serene island it appears to be or is it brewing a deadly poison? 'The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation' —Ian Rankin  'Superb crime writing from a master' — The Australian |
10. A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas
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The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON and TikTok sensation, from multi-million selling and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan – Time Harry Potter magic, Taylor Swift sass, Fifty Shades-level athleticism – The Sunday Times With bits of Buffy, Game of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy – Stylist Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Escapism in its purest form – Independent ****** Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae. And there's more to the Fae than the legends suggest. As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from. Enter the world of Sarah J. Maas and discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. ****** 5* reader reviews 'This is the first fantasy book I've ever read . . . I'm hooked. I'm addicted' 'I'm a standard romance girl but this swept me off my feet' 'Her writing is exquisite; her characters complex . . . and worlds all-consuming' 'This book has ignited my spark for reading again' |
11. Wild Swans - Jung Chang
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OVER 13M COPIES SOLD – THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON – NUMBER 8 ON SUNDAY TIMES BEST OF THE BESTSELLER LIST Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. Through the story of three generations of women in her own family – the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother and the daughter herself – Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China's twentieth century. Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way. Reviews 'An inspiring tale of women who survived every kind of hardship, deprivation and political upheaval with their humanity intact' Hillary Clinton, O, The Oprah Magazine 'A mesmerizing memoir' TIME Magazine ‘It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of this book' Mary Wesley ‘Everything about “Wild Swans” is extraordinary. It arouses all the emotions, such as pity and terror, that great tragedy is supposed to evoke, and also a complex mixture of admiration, despair and delight at seeing a luminous intelligence directed at the heart of darkness' Minette Marrin, Sunday Telegraph ‘Immensely moving and unsettling; an unforgettable portrait of the brain-death of a nation' J. G. Ballard, Sunday Times ‘“Wild Swans” made me feel like a five-year-old. This is a family memoir that has the breadth of the most enduring social history' Martin Amis, Independent on Sunday ‘There has never been a book like this' Edward Behr, Los Angeles Times About the author Jung Chang was born in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China, in 1952. She was briefly a Red Guard at the age of fourteen, and then a peasant, a ‘barefoot doctor’, a steelworker and an electrician. She came to Britain in 1978, and in 1982 became the first person from the People’s Republic of China to receive a doctorate from a British university. ‘Wild Swans’ won the 1992 NCR Book Award and the 1993 British Book of the Year. She lives in London. |
12. Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (3) - Witness Lee
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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the semiannual training held June 30—July 5, 2025, in Anaheim, California, on “Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (3).” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ. |
13. Todd - MaryAnn Jordan
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When a luxury spa becomes deadly, two hearts must overcome the past to survive the present. Sadie Hargrove thought she'd left danger behind when she traded CIA special ops for a desk job with Lighthouse Security's Montana team. But when a wealthy woman disappeared from an exclusive Arizona spa, Sadie is the only one who can go undercover to investigate. Todd Blake is her backup— the man who called their scorching one-night stand "a mistake" eighteen months ago. He has regretted those words every day since, watching her from afar while maintaining careful professional distance. Sadie and Todd must work together to expose a conspiracy that preys on vulnerable women. But the greatest danger isn't the madman using guests as lab rats—it's the undeniable attraction burning between them. As time runs out, they'll have to trust each other with more than their lives. They'll have to trust each other with their hearts. Some mistakes are worth making twice. A pulse-pounding romantic suspense featuring a badass former CIA operative, a protective alpha hero who's terrible with words but great with his hands, and a luxury spa with deadly secrets. |
14. The Names - Florence Knapp
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A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent, The Names is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. 'I've just been blown away by the best debut novel in years . . . A genius idea for a book' Sunday Times 'Wildly original and emotionally profound' Observer 'An unadulterated success: moving, evocative and utterly convincing' The Times THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER It is 1987, and in the aftermath of a great storm, Cora sets out with her nine-year-old daughter to register the birth of her son. Her husband intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and call the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates. Going against his wishes is a risk that will have consequences, but is it right for her child to inherit his name from generations of domineering men? The choice she makes in this moment will shape the course of their lives. Seven years later, her son is Bear, a name chosen by his sister, and one that will prove as cataclysmic as the storm from which it emerged. Or he is Julian, the name his mother set her heart on, believing it will enable him to become his own person. Or he is Gordon, named after his father and raised in his cruel image - but is there still a chance to break the mould? Powerfully moving and full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family, and love's endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store. CHOSEN AS A SUNDAY TIMES , DAILY MAIL , RED , PRIMA , STYLIST and EVENING STANDARD BOOK OF 2025 | A READ WITH JENNA BOOKCLUB PICK 'The viral literary hit of the summer' Grazia 'A beautiful, heartwrenching, utterly original novel' Miranda Cowley Heller 'The 2025 book that will be everywhere . . . One of those rare books that makes you glad to be alive' Stylist 'Magnificent . . . Read it. It's very special' Chris Whitaker 'Beautifully written, and wise and tender . . . An utter original' Jojo Moyes 'Exceptional . . . will stay with me for a very long time' Anita Rani, Woman's Hour 'Heart-shattering . . . a sucker punch of a novel that I think will be one of the biggest books of the year' Pandora Sykes 'A modern classic' Jenna Bush Hager 'Heartbreaking and yet brimful of hope . . . Exceptional' Mail on Sunday 'Brilliant . . . one of those books that will make you irritable with anyone who interrupts you, but which you'll finish wanting to press into the hands of a friend' The Times 'Astonishing, unique and incredibly moving, The Names is a beautiful novel about the courage of a mother in the moment she names her child . . . I know it will stay with me for a long time' Jeanine Cummins |
15. When She Was Gone: A gripping new thriller and next Booktok sensation from the bestselling author of THE HIDDEN HOURS, for fans of Lisa Jewell, Fre - Sara Foster
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'I absolutely LOVED this book.' Marian Keyes Was she taken ... or did she run? The pulse-pounding new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of You Don't Know Me Rose was torn away from her daughter. Now, is she the only one who can save her? Former London police officer Rose Campbell has been estranged from her daughter, Lou, for almost a decade. But when Lou disappears from a remote Western Australian beach, and the police suspect her of kidnapping the two young children in her care, Rose is asked to help bring Lou home. The police think Rose's insights will lead them to Lou, but they don't realise that Rose hardly knows her daughter anymore. This is the final case in DSS Mal Blackwood's illustrious career, and there's a lot riding on it. The missing children are heirs to the Fisher property empire, and as their multimillionaire grandfather breathes down Blackwood's neck for results, the media storm is intensifying. Faced with a deluge of evidence and accusations, Blackwood doesn't know who he can trust. Rose arrives in Australia intent on proving her daughter's innocence, but how can she be sure of that when she's no longer part of Lou's life? Meanwhile, as Blackwood begins to expose the Fishers' secrets, the investigation takes a much darker turn. Shadows of the past gather around the Fishers and Rose, and soon it's clear that every hour is critical. What has happened to Lou and the children? And can Rose and Blackwood find them in time? 'I was gripped by When She Was Gone, I couldn't bear being away from it. The characterisation is top-notch: such interesting, flawed, nuanced people. And the plotting is excellent - I was guessing and guessing and getting it wrong. I absolutely LOVED this book.' Marian Keyes 'This assured, utterly absorbing novel will have you up late into the night, still turning pages. Sara Foster sensitively and persuasively renders both the banality and unique horror of violence against women and asks, how far would you be willing to go to save someone you love? This was an absolute highlight of my reading year.' Hayley Scrivenor 'Masterfully told, the stakes are high in this emotionally gripping and utterly unforgettable story. Don't plan on getting anything else done once you start reading!' Natasha Lester 'I was hooked from the first chapter: the characters were compelling, the pace was perfect and the ending was satisfying, with a few twists I didn't see coming. It's a read-in-one-gulp story (my favourite kind) that kept me guessing until the end.' Kayte Nunn 'When She Was Gone is a masterclass of suspense, an edge of your seat story that kept me up all night.' Dervla McTiernan 'A chilling family saga about power, privilege and revenge. Sara Foster at her spine-tingling best.' Tim Ayliffe 'I loved the premise before I even opened the book, and from then on, I was hooked. Sharp, compelling and clever, Sara's story of rich people behaving badly had me captivated until the final pages. Put it on your to-read list!' Ali Lowe, author of The Trivia Night 'The most propulsive thriller of the year. I challenge anyone to put it down once you've read the first page.' Tess Woods, author of The Venice Hotel Praise for Sara Foster and her novels: 'Gripping and chilling all at once' Australian Women's Weekly 'A twisty, well-crafted thriller' West Australian |
16. The Long Game - Rachel Reid
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Shane and Ilya’s story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid. To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything. Ten years. That’s how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they’ve been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family…from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything? Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship…Ilya wants it all. It’s time for them to decide what’s most important—hockey or love. It’s time to make a call. Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game |
17. The Mirror - Nora Roberts
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'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' Heat Book two in the haunting Lost Bride trilogy - a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. In need of an escape from her ex-fiance's betrayal, and the lucky recipient of a surprise inheritance, Sonya MacTavish leaves behind her life in the city and moves to a Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine. The house is beautiful but comes with surprises - footsteps in the night, doors slamming, music playing - and in her dreams Sonya sees glimpses of the past and the brides who once lived there. As the house reveals more of its history and the sad stories of the brides murdered there, Sonya discovers an antique mirror. She finds herself drawn to the mirror, sensing it holds dark secrets. What can the mirror tell her? Can it help her to understand how the seven brides died? Sonya will need the help of her friends and family if she has any chance of breaking the curse and making this house her home. |
18. Dream Count - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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'Reads like a feminist War and Peace. A magnificent novel' SUNDAY TIMES ‘A complex, multi-layered beauty of a book. Extraordinary’ NEW STATESMAN THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER; LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A publishing event ten years in the making – a searing, exquisite new novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Americanah and We Should All Be Feminists – the story of four women and their loves, longings and desires. 'The return of a literary titan' TELEGRAPH CHOSEN AS A SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, FINANCIAL TIMES, INDEPENDENT, TELEGRAPH, GQ and COSMOPOLITAN BOOK OF 2025. Chiamaka is a Nigerian travel writer living in America. Alone in the midst of the pandemic, she recalls her past lovers and grapples with her choices and regrets. Zikora, her best friend, is a lawyer who has been successful at everything until — betrayed and brokenhearted — she must turn to the person she thought she needed least. Omelogor, Chiamaka’s bold, outspoken cousin, is a financial powerhouse in Nigeria who begins to question how well she knows herself. And Kadiatou, Chiamaka’s housekeeper, is proudly raising her daughter in America – but faces an unthinkable hardship that threatens all she has worked to achieve. In Dream Count, Adichie trains her fierce eye on these women in a sparkling, transcendent novel that takes up the very nature of love itself. Is true happiness ever attainable or is it just a fleeting state? And how honest must we be with ourselves in order to love, and to be loved? A trenchant reflection on the choices we make and those made for us, on daughters and mothers, on our interconnected world, Dream Count pulses with emotional urgency and poignant, unflinching observations on the human heart, in language that soars with beauty and power. It confirms Adichie’s status as one of the most exciting and dynamic writers on the literary landscape. ‘The major publication milestone of 2025’ OBSERVER About the author CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE grew up in Nigeria. Her work has been translated into more than 55 languages and has appeared in various publications, including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Granta, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and Financial Times. She is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus, which won the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award; Half of a Yellow Sun, which was the recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction “Winner of Winners” award; Americanah, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award; the story collection The Thing Around Your Neck; the essays We Should All Be Feminists, Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, and Notes on Grief; and Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, a book for children. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, she divides her time between the United States and Nigeria. |
19. 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. |
20. 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 |
21. Dex - Lily Zante
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Enemies. Lovers. Liars. She married him to save her father. He married her to destroy his. Billionaire bad boy Dex Knight doesn't do love, loyalty, or lasting ties. So when his cold, controlling father demands he marry for business, Dex agrees. For one reason only: revenge. Daniela Oliveira knows marrying a stranger is a risk. But with her family's company not doing so well, she agrees for the sake of her father. The deal is simple: One year.  No emotions. No intimacy. No strings. Just survival. But in a world of billion-dollar betrayals and brutal family drama, nothing stays fake for long. And what starts as a pretend marriage of convenience begins to feel dangerously real. This arranged marriage was never meant to burn. But now it's an all-out fire. If you love slow-burn heat, brutal family drama, and scandalous power plays, dive into Dex & Dani's steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance where every kiss is a lie, and every lie cuts deeper than the last.   |
22. Poison Bay - Belinda Pollard
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Praise for Poison Bay "A gripping story with plenty of mystery and twists." ~ Wordsmith "A complex thriller set in an amazing location." ~ Goodreads Second Revised Edition When the wilderness is not your only enemy, who do you trust? Television reporter Callie Brown likes big cities and good coffee. But, running from a broken heart, she agrees to join old friends at the strangest of reunions: a trek into New Zealand's most savage and remote mountains. What she doesn't know is that someone wants them all dead. Eight people were in the room when a fledgling actress died. Ten years later they are invited on an incredible journey, all expenses paid. By the time they understand the expedition's true purpose, old secrets are baring their claws, and it is too late to turn back. Poison Bay is a gripping psychological thriller introducing the Wild Crimes murder mystery series, set in the majestic wildernesses of Australia and New Zealand: 1. POISON BAY 2. VENOM REEF 3. SCORCHED EARTH - COMING SOON Praise for Poison Bay: "Suspenseful and nearly impossible to put down." ~ Literary Inklings "My jaw actually dropped a couple of times." ~ Amazon "An engrossing and unpredictable thriller. Highly recommended." ~ Goodreads "A seriously wild ride that will have you feeling the rain pelting your face and the mountainside crumbling underfoot." ~ Goodreads "Keeps you turning the pages, and guessing right up until the end." ~ Amazon "An explosive ending that is more like a James Bond movie." ~ Amazon |
23. Verity - Colleen Hoover
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Colleen Hoover brought you the beautiful, unforgettable It Ends With Us - now a major film starring Blake Lively. Now, discover her thriller with a twist that will leave you reeling . . . Verity is a global word-of-mouth hit, with over a million five star reviews from readers. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . . Before you start reading, ask yourself: are you ready to stay up all night? And if you love Verity , don't miss Colleen Hoover's thrilling new suspense - Too Late is out now. 1 MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN VERITY FIVE STARS 'One of the best thrillers I have ever read ' ***** ' Powerful , mind-blowing and emotional ' ***** 'The plot twists and that ending came out of nowhere' ***** 'There are no words. Bravo ' ***** ' Dark , creepy , and one hundred per cent original ' ***** ' I NEEDED to know how this was going to end' ***** 'Left me completely speechless ' ***** VERITY was a No.1 Kindle bestseller on 18.03.22 Winner of The British Book Awards' Pageturner of the Year Award 15.05.23 |
24. The Visitor - Lee Child
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Two female army high-flyers. Both acquainted with Jack Reacher. Both forced to resign from the service. Now they're both dead. Found in their own homes, naked, in a bath full of paint. Apparent victims of an army man. A loner, a smart guy with a score to settle. A ruthless vigilante. A man just like Jack Reacher. _________ Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, The Visitor is the 4th in the series. And be sure not to miss Reacher's newest adventure, no.29, In Too Deep ! **OUT NOW** Lee Child, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 |
25. Brimstone - Callie Hart
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT Prepare for the breath-taking sequel to the runaway bestseller and global phenomenon Quicksilver from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart. Duty. Blood. Honour. Power. Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but now that she's been crowned queen of the Blood Court, she's discovering that a queen's life is not her own. A heavy weight rests upon her shoulders. Her ward - and her brother - need her back in her homeland . . . but the changes that have strengthened Saeris have also made her weak. Born under blazing suns, Saeris will surely die if she makes her way home through the Quicksilver. Which means that, once again, she must send someone else in her stead . . . 'Keep your mouth shut. Stick to the shadows. And for the love of all seven Gods, do NOT crack any jokes.' Kingfisher of the Ajun Gate has defeated armies and survived all manner of horrors, but traveling back to Zilvaren with Carrion Swift might just be the death of him. The male just will not shut up. Hidden dangers await them down the narrow alleyways of the Silver City. Unfolding secrets pose impossible threats. Fisher must wrangle the smuggler and accomplish his goals quickly if he wants to see his mate again. A darkness falls across Yvelia. The realm and their friends are in danger. Together, Saeris and Fisher will pass through fire and brimstone to save them. |
26. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
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DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath. Pre-order your copy now! OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: FOURTH WING IRON FLAME |
27. The Jam Maker: The must-read new Tasmanian historical fiction for 2025 based on a true story, perfect for readers of Fiona McIntosh and Victoria Pu - Mary-Lou Stephens
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Jam is sweet but it can also burn. Tasmania, 1874. Growing up in the impoverished tenements along the Hobart Rivulet, Harriet Brown is used to doing whatever it takes to survive. Including, at just twelve years old, shearing off her hair and pretending to be a boy to secure a job as label-paster at the George Peacock and Sons jam factory. Four years later, the deceit becomes too much to bear and Harriet risks everything on the chance at a future with her ambitious friend and workmate Henry Jones. But this decision forces her into a new deception: play the role of expert jam maker, or else be cast out onto the streets. As the secrets and lies grow, Harriet is driven to more and more desperate choices. Choices that will end with a dangerous secret which, if discovered, could destroy not only her life but the lives of those she loves and protects. Intertwined with the fascinating history of the Tasmanian jam industry and the striking historical figure Henry Jones, The Jam Maker is a tale of danger, deceit and the desperate measures one woman will take to succeed in love and life. PRAISE: 'Brought to vivid life with richness, colour, and incredible warmth, the prose sings in this bitter-sweet Tasmanian tale of triumph over adversity, love, loyalty and the ties that bind and divide. The Jam Maker is another irresistible story from Mary-Lou Stephens, one that will sweep you into its heart and linger in yours. Simply delicious.' Bestselling Australian author Karen Brooks |
28. Here One Moment - Liane Moriarty
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If you knew when you were going to die, what would you do differently? It all begins on a flight from Hobart to Sydney. The flight will be smooth. It will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off the plane. But almost all of them will be changed forever. Because on this ordinary flight, something extraordinary happens. 'A lady', unremarkable until she isn't, predicts how and when many of the passengers are going to die. For some, death is far in the future; for others, it is very close. A brilliantly constructed story that looks at free will and destiny, grief and love, and the endless struggle to maintain certainty and control in an uncertain world. Liane Moriarty is a modern-day Jane Austen who humorously skewers social mores while spinning a web of mystery and asking profound, universal questions. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS FOR FICTION 2025 Praise for Here One Moment 'Liane Moriarty is a genuine GENIUS. Here One Moment is off the scale brilliant' Marian Keyes Praise for Liane Moriarty 'Liane Moriarty produces novels that are miracles of structure as well as human insight' Sydney Morning Herald 'Like drinking a pink cosmo laced with arsenic' USA Today 'Emotionally riveting' Washington Post 'Funny and scary' Stephen King 'One of the few authors I'll drop anything for' Jojo Moyes |
29. Undercover Billionaire - Amy Andrews
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A SPICY Billionaire forbidden romance from USA Today Bestseller Amy Andrews perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Laura Carter and Meghan Quinn Cocktail waitress Kelsey Armitage needs her job on board the Callisthenes cruise ship. Nursing a broken heart and an empty bank account, her trust is destroyed and she’s vowed never to fall for a man again. Instead, she’s only in the mood for one-night stands. Not Happy Ever After’s. But when a mysterious passenger orders a drink from her, she’s powerless to resist him. And soon one night turns into stolen and illicit moments at every opportunity. But romances with the passengers are strictly forbidden… and Kelsey is enjoying breaking all the rules. Brooding billionaire Ari Callisthenes, heir to a Greek shipping line is undercover on his own cruise liner. His standards are impossibly high but his business is underperforming. He’s determined to find out why. However, he doesn’t expect the instantaneous chemistry with sexy cocktail waitress Kelsey or the whirlwind fling they find themselves entangled in. She awakens a part of himself he believed dead. But a future together is out of the question because he can’t tell her who he is… A spicy, escapist and delicious billionaire romance perfect for fans of Sadie Kincaid, Laura Carter and Elle Nicoll Praise for Amy Andrews: 'Undercover Billionaire is packed with everything I love about Amy Andrews — wit, heat, and all the romance. This is Amy at her absolute best, truly unmissable!' Rachael Stewart “Desire, temptation and passion. Three of my favourite things, and this book has them all.” Laura Carter ‘Amy Andrews is one of my go-to romance authors’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘Messy, complicated, funny, intriguing and spicy!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘The whole cast of characters had me laughing and tears brimming throughout.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review ‘This is a love story for the underdogs.’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review |
30. This Brutal Moon - Bethany Jacobs
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The thrilling conclusion to The Kindom Trilogy that began with the Philip K. Dick Award-winning These Burning Stars , the epic space opera novel about revenge, power and the price of legacy. Violence has erupted across the Treble. The colony that Jun Ironway and Masar Hawks have fought to protect is now woefully compromised, and its people, unwilling to submit to tyranny once more, face a brutal fight for their lives and freedom. In the midst of upheaval and rebellion, new enemies arise from every corner, including a familiar player who won't let power slip through his fingers again. Not when he has every Kindom Hand under his heel. And whether he will be as bloody minded as his predecessors remains to be seen. As the quiet ones launch their attack and all hope seems lost, Cleric Chono must turn to unlikely allies to fight a final battle for peace. But one crucial question remains: where is Six? Five-star reader reviews I don't think I will ever find the right words to talk about how much I loved this book and overall this series . . . It was so freaking good. The last 30% I did not move from my seat and kept my hand over my mouth, completely freaking riveted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A brilliant end to a fantastic trilogy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Flawless. . . It stands as the best quality science fiction ever written, rivalling the works of Ursula Le Guin and James S. A. Corey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolutely fantastic end to one of the best new science fiction series in recent history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The best ending to a sci-fi series I've seen in a long time' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Final rating? ★★★★★ without hesitation. A must-read for fans of Ann Leckie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' T his Brutal Moon is the PERFECT ending to a fantastic trilogy! . . . a WILD ride! From the first page until the last, it keeps you in a choke hold. There were many nights I was up late, just to finish a chapter. PRE-ORDER AND READ THIS BOOK!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
31. All I Want for Christmas is a Hitman - Katie Reus
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‘Tis the season for more holiday shenanigans in the newest Holiday with a Hitman story… She’s just trying to keep her farm running and her llamas out of trouble… Scout isn’t sure what to do with the stranger who showed up on her farm carrying a bag of cash and weapons—so she orders her llama to knock him out. But when her nasty neighbor shows up trying to cause trouble, the stranger takes over and keeps her safe so she figures she can trust him enough. If only he wasn’t so sexy and distracting… He’s a hitman looking for redemption… The last thing Hudson remembers is being on a job. Then he wakes up in a strange bed with a lump on his head, wearing llama pajama pants that are just a little too tight. And oh yeah, there’s an angry-looking llama watching him through an open window. As a lethal hitman, he immediately starts calculating how to get out of his current situation—until the most gorgeous woman he’s ever seen walks through the door. The idea of sticking around suddenly doesn’t seem so bad. And when it’s clear someone wants to hurt her, he decides that they’ll have to go through him—if only he can convince her to trust him. After that, he’s going to convince her to spend forever with him. And that’s going to take a Christmas miracle. |
32. The Lightning Ridge Ladies - Fiona McArthur
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Still heartbroken after the death of her twin brother, Dr Bella Grey moves to Lightning Ridge for a fresh start managing the outback town’s general practice. It’s a far cry from her city roots, but she quickly bonds with the charming locals and the Lightning Ridge Ladies. At one of their weekly gatherings, Bella meets the vivacious opal jeweller Meesha, who might just be the fast friend she has been hoping to find. Bella is also hiding a secret: she’s desperate to uncover the truth about what happened to her twin, William, and moving to the town where he took his life – where his body was never found – seemed like the best place to start. When she learns that TJ, Meesha’s opal supplier, knew William before he died, she’s convinced he can help. But the irresistibly handsome miner has wrapped himself in so many secrets, it seems impossible to unravel them. Set in the heart of Australia’s opal-mining district and imbued with the harsh beauty of that unique setting, The Lightning Ridge Ladies is a gorgeous tale of outback community and female friendship. |
33. Careless People: A story of where I used to work - Sarah Wynn-Williams
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Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook. Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different. From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and world leaders, revealing what really goes on among the global elite - and the consequences this has for all of us. Candid and entertaining, this is an intimate memoir set amid powerful forces. As all our lives are upended by technology and those who control it, Careless People will change how you see the world. |
34. Liar's Game - Jack Beaumont
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Alec de Payns is on the run - and wanted for murder - in the new thriller by the bestselling author of The Frenchman. 'A gripping spy novel that could only be written by someone who has operated in this world.' - Gary Jubelin, journalist, former homicide detective and author of I Catch Killers While recruiting a Russian human source embedded in the shadows of illicit financial networks, French spy Alec de Payns is abruptly pulled from the field. His new mission: exfiltrate a North Korean walk-in from Beijing who claims to know the details of a massive cyberattack that could destroy the world's economy. But before the defector can utter a word, he dies in de Payns' arms on the journey home. The failure of such a routine job enrages France's new prime minister, who views the covert actions of the DGSE - the French external spy agency - as a political liability. When de Payns' next mission mysteriously collapses, the Company has no choice but to disavow him. Now exposed, hunted across South-East Asia and cut off from official support, de Payns must survive alone, untangle a deadly conspiracy and protect his family. But in a world of deception, who can he trust? And who is truly pulling the strings in this deadly liar's game? Based on Jack Beaumont's experiences as a former DGSE operative, Liar's Game delivers the incredible authenticity, action and suspense that have made the bestselling Frenchman series an international success. 'A rare and on occasion frighteningly accurate window into the workings of modern intelligence agencies ... Jack Beaumont has produced an exciting, fast moving novel.' - Duncan Lewis, former Director-General, ASIO 'Tense, clever, and brutal. Liar's Game takes you inside the secretive world of spies, where power corrupts, loyalties are tested, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The French John le Carré—Jack Beaumont is the real deal.' - Tim Ayliffe, author of State of Fear   'Jack Beaumont has battled on the frontlines of modern espionage. He's done the tradecraft, felt the fears, and counted the cost of making ruthless calls for his country. Liar's Game grabs you by the throat and puts you there alongside him. You'll feel the anxiety, treachery and moral pain our spies endure in the shadows. Jack Beaumont will have you looking over your shoulder when he's done with you.' - Andrew Hastie MP, former SAS |
35. Her Pretty Bones - Carla Kovach
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THE UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE NEXT GIRL What if your child went missing... and everyone thought it was your fault? Julia Dawson’s daughter is gone. She knows everyone thinks Christina is dead; that people say Christina ran away to escape her controlling mother. But Christina would never do that, and Julia will never give up on finding her. Christina was a difficult child. Short tempered and secretive, she didn’t get on with her new step-father. What Julia remembers most is the sun on her daughter’s shocking red hair, and the sound of laughter as she would talk for hours on the phone with her friends. So when the broken body of a young girl is found and Julia is called in to identify her, she knows it isn’t her daughter. But the girl is just like Christina, with the same pale skin and brilliant red hair. Did this girl share a secret with Christina? If Julia finds out, could she get her daughter back? AN ABSOLUTELY HEART-STOPPING CRIME THRILLER FROM CARLA KOVACH – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh,  Her Pretty Bones will have you hooked. **Each Gina Harte book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Her Pretty Bones : ‘ Wow, Wow, Wow, what a thrill of a read … Fabulous author, outstanding characters, and a plot that keeps you guessing till the bitter end. Outstanding!!!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Oh wow. Put some time away for this book . It has all the ingredients for a terrific psychological thriller… Loved the unpredictable ending. Read it today!’ Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Absolutely stunning book . I loved it… Had some wow moments where I held my breath for a second. And that ending was just fabulous . A really great book that deserves five stars! ’ Bonnie’s Book Talk , 5 stars ‘ I swear Carla Kovach's books just keep getting better! Her Pretty Bones is such a whirlwind of a story, it keeps you captivated and guessing until the end .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Whoop whoop … to say I was absolutely thrilled to see the next instalment of the Gina Harte series is an understatement… I am hooked on this series … you really need to put Carla Kovach on your list, you won’t be disappointed! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Another Gina Harte winner!... HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every bit as exciting and heart-stopping as the previous books… has you on the edge of your seat as the suspense makes it impossible to put the book down .’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures , 5 stars ‘ One of the best fictional cops on the shelves at the moment.’ Nigel Adams Bookworm , 5 stars ‘ Loved it from start to finish .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Every single book has such a different great storyline that keeps you so captivated that you’re up all night reading! ’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Suspense, mystery and many twists . You can’t predict what’s coming next and this is sooooo important in a book like this. Loved it! ’ Kiss the Reader , 5 stars ‘ Another great book… I loved a good series and this one is full of great characters and an author who knows how to write a good story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘ Excellent … A twisted ending I didn’t coming. I finished it in a day .’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars |
36. Nobody's Girl - Virginia Roberts Giuffre
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The book no-one should have to write but we all have to read. ‘If books can shape history, this is one.’ DAILY MAIL ‘ Both devastating and uplifting … fearless and frank - angry and empowering. It speaks to the thousands of other victims out there about how to start fighting back.’ EMILY MAITLIS This is the extraordinarily powerful memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the inspirational woman who stood up and spoke out about serial abusers Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and how they trafficked her, and others, to some of the world’s richest, most powerful men. ‘Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.’ GUARDIAN This is Virginia's story, in her own words. A story that has never been told in full before now. Virginia Roberts Giuffre is the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison and whose photograph with Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, catalysed his fall from grace. In April 2025, Virginia took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Her story demonstrates with extraordinary power that victims are made, not born. And that once you come to truly understand the horrifying impact of abuse, you will never again question why a victim stays, or returns over and over again. Nobody’s Girl i s a remarkable recounting of one woman’s fortitude in the face of depravity and despair, and the legacy she leaves behind. First and foremost, Virginia Roberts Guiffre is a voice of courage and resilience for women # 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER · ‘Takes us into unimaginable realms of human suffering ...devastating.’ THE TIMES · ‘This astonishing book left me reaching for breath.’ JULIET NICOLSON · Startling ... demands that we read with caution, discretion and sensitivity.’ INDEPENDENT · ‘The most important (but, honestly, the most traumatic) book I’ve read all year. As painful as this book is to read, please, please do.’ SAM BAKER, THE SHIFT · It is a personal triumph that [Virginia Roberts Giuffre] chose to speak up and a tragedy that doing so came at such cost. OBSERVER · ‘ Nobody’s Girl is not just a memoir – it’s a template for how difficult it is for victims who have been abused once to escape the cycle.’ NEW STATESMAN |
37. Unlucky for Some - Tom Wood
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'Packed with action' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An incendiary thrill ride' HEAT 'A pure hitman thriller with cinematic flair' THE I PAPER ___________ I n his latest gripping adventure, the world's deadliest assassin is all out of luck. Malmö, Sweden. What should have been a simple job - to kill the heir of an organised crime family - spirals out of control when assassin-for-hire Victor is shot and wounded. Forced to hide out in a hostile city while he recuperates, he doesn't realise that multiple enemies are circling to take advantage of his circumstances. Faced with a vengeful criminal organisation, corrupt officials, ruthless bounty hunters, elite mercenaries, and the most dangerous assassin he's ever faced, Victor's luck has finally run out. |
38. The Sheikh and the Virgin (novella) - Kim Lawrence
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Prince Tariq Al Kamal furiously forbids his brother to marry an unsuitable woman. Then Tariq removes temptation, whisking Beatrice away to his desert home where he becomes intent on seducing her. What he doesn’t realise is she isn’t his brother’s intended — she’s an innocent who’s about to become his bride. |
39. Queen of Shadows - Sarah J. Maas
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Queen of Shadows is the fourth book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series where no one will escape the queen's wrath. No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. |
40. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Book 1 - Douglas Adams
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The intergalactic adventures of Arthur Dent begin in this first volume of the 'trilogy of five', Douglas Adams' comedy sci-fi classic The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . "It's science fiction and it's extremely funny ... inspired lunacy" Washington Post On 12 October 1979 the most remarkable book ever to come out of the great publishing corporations of Ursa Minor (and Earth) was made available to humanity - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy . It's an ordinary Thursday lunchtime for Arthur Dent until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly afterwards to make way for a new hyperspace bypass and his best friend has just announced that he's an alien. At this moment, they're hurtling through space with nothing but their towels and an innocuous-looking book inscribed with the big, friendly words: DON'T PANIC. The weekend has only just begun... |
41. The Heron's Cry: Two Rivers Book 2 - Ann Cleeves
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'Matthew Venn is a keeper . . . stunning' David Baldacci The number one Sunday Times bestselling series featuring Detective Matthew Venn, from author and creator of the Vera and Shetland series, Ann Cleeves - soon to be a major TV series. North Devon is enjoying a rare hot summer with tourists flocking to its coastline. Detective Matthew Venn is called out to a rural crime scene at the home of a group of artists. What he finds is an elaborately staged murder - Dr Nigel Yeo has been fatally stabbed. His daughter Eve is a glassblower, and the murder weapon is a shard of one of her broken vases. Dr Yeo seems an unlikely murder victim. He's a good man, a public servant, beloved by his daughter. Matthew is unnerved, though, to find that she is a close friend of Jonathan, his husband. Then another body is found - killed in a similar way. Matthew finds himself treading carefully through the lies that fester at the heart of his community and a case that is dangerously close to home . . . The Heron's Cry is the second novel in Ann Cleeves' Two Rivers crime series, following her Sunday Times bestseller, The Long Call. SHORTLISTED FOR THE NED KELLY AWARD FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL CRIME FICTION 2022 Praise for The Long Call 'As a huge fan of both the Shetland and Vera series of books, I had high expectations for Cleeves' latest. Matthew Venn is a keeper . A stunning debut for Cleeves' latest crimefighter ' - David Baldacci 'Had me hooked . . . a promising beginning to another fine chapter in the Ann Cleeves story' - The Times 'A triumph that cements Cleeves' status as one of Britain ' s best crime writers' - Daily Express 'Clever, compassionate and atmospheric . . . I am already a Matthew Venn fan' - Elly Griffiths 'Cleeves combines a flair for evoking sense of place with a thoughtful, complex plot' - Mail on Sunday 'A traditional mystery of the best sort' - Guardian |
42. Quiet - Susan Cain
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A SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE HOW YOU SEE INTROVERTS - AND YOURSELF - FOREVER. Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name and don't understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether we blush when we're embarrassed. That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert. The most fundamental dimension of personality, at least a third of us are introverts, and yet shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as a negative. Some of the world's most talented people are introverts - without them we wouldn't have the Apple computer, the theory of relativity and Van Gogh's sunflowers. In Quiet , Susan Cain shows how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts while giving them the tools to better understand themselves and take full advantage of their strengths. Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with real stories, whether an introvert or extrovert, this book will change how you see human beings for good. ***** 'I can't get Quiet out of my head. It is an important book - so persuasive and timely and heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools and offices' Jon Ronson, The Guardian 'Susan Cain's Quiet has sparked a quiet revolution . . . Perhaps rather than sitting back and asking people to speak up, managers and company leaders might lean forward and listen' Megan Walsh, The Times 'Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was; perhaps it is time we all stopped to listen to the still, small voice of calm' Daisy Goodwin, The Sunday Times |
43. Playing with Fire - C.J. Archer
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Hannah Smith thinks she's safe now that Reuben Tate is set to face trial. But when an unusual creature is let loose on the Freak House estate, everybody is in danger, including Jack. To hunt it down, the household must take risks, but the greatest risk is to Hannah's heart. She's in danger of falling deeply in love with Jack, a man whose very touch can kill her.  |
44. The Cavendon Women - Barbara Taylor Bradford
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‘If you’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms from Downton, this is for you’ Daily Mail A stately home. The roaring twenties. And four spirited girls who must forge a new future for themselves. On a summer weekend in 1926 the Ingham family gathers at the great house in Yorkshire that has been their family home for centuries. With them are the Swanns who have served them for generations – and know all their secrets. The estate is under threat: the aftermath of the Great War has left it facing ruin. Four young women from both sides of the house must shape its future – Daphne, fighting to modernise her ancestral home; Cecily Swann, flying high as a fashion designer in London; Deidre, the career girl, and Dulcie, the outspoken debutante. As the roaring twenties burn towards the Great Depression, nothing will ever be the same again… Reviews Praise for Barbara Taylor Bradford: ‘Few novelists are as consummate as Barbara Taylor Bradford at keeping the reader turning the page. She is one of the world’s best at spinning yarns’ Guardian ‘As romantic and thrilling as the rest’ Independent on Sunday ‘Another great yarn from the ultimate storyteller’ The Sun ‘An extravagant, absorbing novel of love, courage, ambition, war, death and passion.’ New York Times About the author Barbara Taylor Bradford was born and raised in Leeds. She left school at 15 for the typing pool at the Yorkshire Evening Post. At 16, she became a reporter on the paper and, at 18, its first Woman’s Editor. Aged 20, she moved to London and became a columnist and editor on Fleet Street. Her first novel, A Woman of Substance, is one of the bestselling novels of all time and Barbara’s books have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide. In 2007, Barbara was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her services to literature. Barbara was married to her beloved husband, television and film producer Robert Bradford, for 55 years until he died in 2019. She continued to live in New York and write novels, her last entitled The Wonder of It All, until she died in November 2024. |
45. Second Chance Pass - Robyn Carr
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Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that started it all... The community of Virgin River saw Vanessa Rutledge through her darkest days–now she's looking to a bright future. In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son–breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love. But the one man she longs to share this love with now acts as if she doesn't exist. Paul Haggerty lives by the marine motto: Semper Fi. Ever faithful to his best friend, he's done right by Matt's widow as best he can…considering he's been secretly in love with her for years. Now, just as he's about to make his move, another woman has staked her claim on him–a claim that will be tough to escape. With courage, humility and not a little meddling from the good folks of Virgin River, Vanni and Paul might just get a second chance to have the love they both desire and deserve. |
46. My Child is Missing - Lisa Regan
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The little girl’s bright blue eyes are wide with fear, her hair tousled, her tears making tracks in the dirt smudged across her cheek. Curled tight in a tiny ball, it’s as if she wants to hide away forever. “He took her!” she cries. “He took my sister!” When a desperate mother calls Denton police department to report her children missing, Detective Josie Quinn races to investigate. Sixteen-year-old Kayleigh and her little sister Savannah went for a walk in the woods but never came home. They are good girls and know not to go far, say their frantic parents. Kayleigh always looks after Savannah and brings her home safely. Until now… Even as she vows to bring the sisters home safely, Josie’s blood runs cold: because they are not the only missing children. Rumors are spreading about the legend of “The Woodsman”: when pairs of children go into the woods, The Woodsman takes one of them and only one comes out alive. With local teenagers daring each other to walk into the woods at night in pairs, Josie knows that nobody is safe from the hysteria sweeping Denton. Little Savannah Patchett is soon mercifully found alive, alone and terrified, but she tells Josie “The Woodsman has taken my sister”.   All Josie’s leads seem to reach dead ends: her team traces Kayleigh’s scent to a dank, dark cabin in the woods, but the owner has an alibi and there is no evidence that Kayleigh has been inside. When Josie persuades Kayleigh’s classmates to talk, she learns that Kayleigh herself had a secret boyfriend whose identity is a mystery. Josie is desperate to track him down and to work out if he could hold the key to solving the case. Then Josie’s worst fears come true: another pair goes missing and one of them is found dead soon after. Another teenage girl, lying straight and still, a halo of blood surrounding her beautiful blonde hair.  Josie knows that the legend of The Woodsman is nothing more than a story, but the truth is far more horrifying… With Kayleigh still out there somewhere and the TV news filled with stories of a serial killer at large, how far will Josie have to go to find the killer before more innocent lives are lost? What readers are saying about My Child is Missing :  “ Wowza! … I was on the edge of my seat , turning the pages, doing my own super sleuthing… This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and did not let go .” Open Book Posts , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “ Holy smokes, what a twisty ride! I could not put this one down … I held my breath several times and I know my jaw dropped to the floor near the end. What a fabulous read! ” @books_bostons_baking , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ All I can say is WOW! WOW! WOW! … This is a must-read! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ The ending is just completely WOW! The twists and turns threw me off completely and I wouldn't have guessed in a million years!… This is the most entertaining, engaging, thrilling series EVER .” @bookreviewercakemaker , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ 5 stars isn't enough to describe how good this book is! This book grabbed me on page on and refused to let go! … To say this book had me on the edge of my seat would be an understatement… I was blown away .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ A page-turner that will keep you gasping for breath and heaven help the person that tries to interrupt you… Will have you up all night reading.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Another home run! Grabs you from page one and holds on tight through page after page of suspense! … A rollercoaster of twists and turns. Absolutely unputdownable! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The little girl’s bright blue eyes are wide with fear, her hair tousled, her tears making tracks in the dirt smudged across her cheek. Curled tight in a tiny ball, it’s as if she wants to hide away forever. “He took her!” she cries. “He took my sister!” When a desperate mother calls Denton police department to report her children missing, Detective Josie Quinn races to investigate. Sixteen-year-old Kayleigh and her little sister Savannah went for a walk in the woods but never came home. They are good girls and know not to go far, say their frantic parents. Kayleigh always looks after Savannah and brings her home safely. Until now… Even as she vows to bring the sisters home safely, Josie’s blood runs cold: because they are not the only missing children. Rumors are spreading about the legend of “The Woodsman”: when pairs of children go into the woods, The Woodsman takes one of them and only one comes out alive. With local teenagers daring each other to walk into the woods at night in pairs, Josie knows that nobody is safe from the hysteria sweeping Denton. Little Savannah Patchett is soon mercifully found alive, alone and terrified, but she tells Josie “The Woodsman has taken my sister”.   All Josie’s leads seem to reach dead ends: her team traces Kayleigh’s scent to a dank, dark cabin in the woods, but the owner has an alibi and there is no evidence that Kayleigh has been inside. When Josie persuades Kayleigh’s classmates to talk, she learns that Kayleigh herself had a secret boyfriend whose identity is a mystery. Josie is desperate to track him down and to work out if he could hold the key to solving the case. Then Josie’s worst fears come true: another pair goes missing and one of them is found dead soon after. Another teenage girl, lying straight and still, a halo of blood surrounding her beautiful blonde hair.  Josie knows that the legend of The Woodsman is nothing more than a story, but the truth is far more horrifying… With Kayleigh still out there somewhere and the TV news filled with stories of a serial killer at large, how far will Josie have to go to find the killer before more innocent lives are lost? What readers are saying about My Child is Missing :  “ Wowza! … I was on the edge of my seat , turning the pages, doing my own super sleuthing… This book grabbed my attention from the very first page and did not let go .” Open Book Posts , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “ Holy smokes, what a twisty ride! I could not put this one down … I held my breath several times and I know my jaw dropped to the floor near the end. What a fabulous read! ” @books_bostons_baking , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ All I can say is WOW! WOW! WOW! … This is a must-read! ” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ The ending is just completely WOW! The twists and turns threw me off completely and I wouldn't have guessed in a million years!… This is the most entertaining, engaging, thrilling series EVER .” @bookreviewercakemaker , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ 5 stars isn't enough to describe how good this book is! This book grabbed me on page on and refused to let go! … To say this book had me on the edge of my seat would be an understatement… I was blown away .” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ A page-turner that will keep you gasping for breath and heaven help the person that tries to interrupt you… Will have you up all night reading.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Another home run! Grabs you from page one and holds on tight through page after page of suspense! … A rollercoaster of twists and turns. Absolutely unputdownable! Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
47. The Book That Broke the World - Mark Lawrence
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The second volume in the ground-breaking Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN. We fight for the people we love. We fight for the ideas we want to be true. Evar and Livira stand side by side and yet far beyond each other's reach. Evar is forced to flee the library, driven before an implacable foe. Livira, trapped in a ghost world, has to recover her book if she's to return to her life. While Evar's journey leads him outside into the vastness of a world he's never seen, Livira's destination lies deep inside her own writing, where she must wrestle with her stories in order to reclaim the volume in which they were written. And all the while, the library quietly weaves thread to thread, bringing the scattered elements of Livira's old life – friends and foe alike – back together beneath new skies. Long ago, a lie was told, and with the passing years it has grown and spread, a small push leading to a chain of desperate consequences. Now, as one edifice topples into the next with ever-growing violence, it threatens to break the world. The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board. The time has come when they must fight for what they believe, or lose everything. The Library Trilogy is about many things: adventure, discovery, and romance, but it's also a love letter to books and the places where they live. The focus is on one vast and timeless library, but the love expands to encompass smaller more personal collections, and bookshops of all shades too. About the author Mark Lawrence is married with four children, one of whom is severely disabled. His day job is as a research scientist focused on various rather intractable problems in the field of artificial intelligence. Between work and caring for his disabled child, Mark spends his time writing, playing computer games, tending an allotment, brewing beer, and avoiding DIY. |
48. At the End of the Day - Liz Byrski
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When Mim Squires and Mathias Vander are stranded together on a disrupted flight home to Perth, they are surprised to find that they have much in common. Mim owns a bookshop, Mathias is a writer, and both are at turning points in their lives. Mim's childhood polio is taking a toll on her life. Mathias is contemplating a cross-continent move to be nearer his daughter. But life back in Perth is not smooth sailing, with their respective family members going through their own upheavals. As Mim and Mathias both struggle to adjust to the challenges of being in their late seventies, secrets from the past that neither wishes to face rise to the surface, challenging their long-held beliefs in their independence and singularity. At the end of the day can they muster the wisdom and the courage they need to change? Praise for At The End of the Day 'The strength of Liz Byrski's novels lies in their inherent relatability, from her well-developed characters, the lives they lead and the gentle but thought-provoking stories of everyday life she tells . . . an engaging exploration of love, friendship, independence, family and identity' - Courier Mail 'A truly heartwarming tale' - Australian Women's Weekly 'Much loved WA author Liz Byrski returns . . . bringing her characteristic warmth to a story centred on bookshop owner Mim and writer Mathias . . . the two quickly form a bond that will help to see them through the travails of family, friendships, ageing and coming to terms with the past.' - West Australian Praise for Liz Byrski '[Byrski] writes with warmth, insight and gentle humour' - Courier-mail 'Byrski's forte is getting inside women's heads and hearts' - Australian Women's Weekly 'Thought provoking characters . . . an intelligent, engaging read' - Sydney Morning Herald |
49. Pregnant By The Greek Tycoon - Kim Lawrence
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Gone but not forgotten After a passionate whirlwind marriage to gorgeous Greek billionaire Angolos Constantine, Georgie discovered she was pregnant. Georgie was sure Angolos would be delighted. Instead, he told her to 'go away and never come back'. So that was exactly what she did. Angolos has never seen his son–until now! In fact, Angolos Constantine is a man who didn't think he could have children, so he's not prepared to let this 'miracle' go. Even though Georgie seems to hate him, he'll have what's rightfully his–by whatever means possible! |
50. The Spaniard's Surprise Love-Child - Kim Lawrence
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‘The child…she is mine.’ A revelation under the Spanish sun! Softhearted Gwen had always dreamed of the day tycoon Rio would discover their child. Yet the reality is astounding! Because when the brooding Spaniard sweeps back into her life, he demands their daughter — and her! Rio will not walk away from his daughter. Even if he has to defy his number one rule, honed after years of bitter experience, and let Gwen into his billion-dollar world. Yet a place in his bed is all Rio can offer — no matter how much Gwen tempts him to offer more… Mills & Boon Modern — Seduction, glamour and sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations. |
51. Bearing Secrets - Layla Nash
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Sunshine Wilkes runs a shelter and escape route for women with nasty husbands. She handles whatever the world throws at her... until she rescues a crazy pregnant lady raving about werewolves -- and carrying a little boy with a puppy tail. Sunny realizes she's in over her head in a magical world she didn't know existed. So when a detective pal recommends a gorgeous Russian thug as a bodyguard, Sunny doesn't mind at all. Sasha Medvedev survived a Siberian prison, his parents' murder, roaming the Russian wilderness as a bear, and dealing death as a hitman for the Russian mob. All he wants is a quiet den, strong vodka, and vengeance for his parents. He's got one man left to punish for their death when Sunny careens into his life, bringing chaos and the first glimpse of hope he's had in years. Sunny can handle a guy with a dodgy past -- everyone's got secrets to hide, including her. Even him being a werebear is something she can come around to, once she gets used to the idea. But when her budding relationship with Sasha makes Sunny the target of an evil wolf pack and Russian mobsters, she starts to think some of his secrets are too dark to survive. Will Sasha's secrets ruin his future with Sunny, or will he finally break free of the past? |
52. Bearing Demons - Layla Nash
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Greer O'Brien has seen all kinds of tragedy as a homicide detective, and she's witnessed her fair share as a banshee, too. When she finds a dying man, the banshee sings his death-song – except the handsome shifter doesn't stay dead. Greer isn't ready for Malcolm MacNevin to disrupt her solitary life, and she certainly isn't ready for him to kidnap her. Malcolm struggles to find peace with the demon bear that possesses him, and is lost until Greer's song awakens him from a very dark place. Before he can convince the beautiful detective to stay with him, though, Malcolm learns his baby sister has gone missing in the city. He has to find her before the rogue pack does. When Malcolm's search runs afoul of the law, Greer walks a fine line between her oath as a detective and her growing feelings for Malcolm. She'll even face off with Russian mobsters, crazy fae overlords, and a rogue pack to save Malcolm's sister. But will that be enough to save Malcolm from his demons? |
53. For Richer For Poorer - Danielle Steel
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For Richer For Poorer is a compelling family drama about a woman who faces losing everything she has worked for and has to rebuild her world from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. Eugenia Ward spent decades building a high-end and hugely successful fashion business, only to see it decimated economically by Covid. As she wrestles with anxious days and sleepless nights, fighting to avoid financial disaster, Eugenia desperately needs new investors – and new ideas. Meanwhile, the demands of motherhood also lay claim to her time. A single parent for over a decade, Eugenia works hard to be a guiding light for her five adult children – but she often finds herself at a loss with their tumultuous lives, while they are oblivious to her financial woes. Wedding plans for her daughter Gloria are ballooning in expense, even as the loutish behaviour of Gloria’s fiancé causes her to question her daughter’s judgment. Meanwhile, Eugenia’s other daughter, Daphne, is due to deliver twins right around the wedding date. As the family gathers for a luxurious holiday in the Hamptons, tempers soon fray, while an unexpected proposal offers Eugenia a professional lifeline. As storm clouds gather, Eugenia must find a way to unite her family and keep her business afloat, forging a new path to success, independent of her roles as mother and entrepreneur . . . |
54. Obsessed - Aleatha Romig
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Everything changed the night our eyes met across the room. His green gaze upon me prickled my skin with uncustomary warmth while a peek beneath his cuff—that of a colorful facade—began my insatiable curiosity. Tall and mysterious, I longed to know Kader’s secrets. Little did I realize that the night we met was only the beginning—the beginning to the end of the existence I knew. With my life’s work now stolen and being offered to the highest bidder and friends and colleagues scattered, the future was unclear.  I’d wanted to believe that Kader was my eye in middle of the raging category 5 hurricane my life had become.  Nothing could be further from the truth. What will happen as his assignment becomes our obsession? From New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a brand-new dark romance bringing us back to the dangerous underworld of Chicago. You do not need to read the Web of Sin trilogy to get caught in this new and intriguing saga, Tangled Web .  OBSESSED is book two of the TANGLED WEB trilogy which began with TWISTED and will conclude with BOUND .  Have you been Aleatha’d? |
55. Breaking Free - Layla Nash
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Lacey Szdoka stays busy as the hyena queen, but after her fiancé's death, nothing seems to matter. She wants to finish off the evil pack outside the city, hunt down the mastermind behind their dark crimes, and drag the hyena clan into legitimacy. Even the grinning Nick, with his smooth pick-up lines and bad boy attitude, isn't enough to distract her from her duty. Until he claims to be her mate, which is impossible -- her mate is already dead. Nick prefers life as a lone wolf until Lacey walks into his life. His last mission, to free his employer and finally kill the man behind all the crimes in the city, should have been a piece of cake. Instead, he finds himself dealing with witches and sorcerers and an ill-tempered leprechaun, and fighting to convince Lacey that he's her mate. As they attempt to free the victims trapped in between worlds, old enemies return to finish what they started. Nick will give anything to keep Lacey safe, including his own life. Lacey must face an unnerving choice: stay on as the hyena queen and die young, or do what has never been done before -- abdicate, walk away, and start life over. She aches to break free and find out what adventures the world holds, but can she really walk away from her family and responsibility? Can she trust Nick when he promises the world? |
56. The Fires of Vengeance - Evan Winter
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'CAPTIVATING EPIC FANTASY FROM A MAJOR NEW TALENT' Anthony Ryan on The Rage of Dragons Desperate to delay an impending attack by the indigenous people of Xidda, Tau and his queen craft a dangerous plan. If Tau succeeds, the queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all-out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the 'true' Queen of the Omehi. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne and reunite her people, then the Omehi might have a chance to survive the coming onslaught. THE FIRES OF VENGEANCE CONTINUES THE UNMISSABLE EPIC FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH EVAN WINTER'S ACCLAIMED DEBUT THE RAGE OF DRAGONS. Praise for The Rage of Dragons : 'Intense, inventive and action-packed from beginning to end - a relentlessly gripping, brilliant read' James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost 'Stunning debut fantasy' Publishers Weekly 'Intense, vivid and brilliantly realised - a necessary read' Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives 'Impossible to put down' Rick Riordan 'Fans of Anthony Ryan's B lood Song will love this' Django Wexler, author of The Thousand Names 'A Xhosa-inspired world complete with magic, dragons, demons and curses, The Rage of Dragons takes classic fantasy and imbues it with a fresh and exciting twist' Anna Stephens, author of Godblind |
57. A Beary Merry Christmas - Layla Nash
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Single mom Noelle hates Christmas. December never goes right for her, and her car breaking down blocks from her best friend's house is just about right. And of course a gorgeous jerk shows up to help — until a whiff of a full diaper sends him running, just like every other man since she had her babies.  Jameson's polar bear side loves three things: snow, an organized room, and more snow. Staying with a building full of bears, their mates, and children is trying enough without adding the prickly, sexy single mother to the mix. At least she distracts him from the chaos unfolding after a flu hits the building. With everyone else in quarantine, it's up to Noelle and Jameson to save Christmas. It'll take more than a miracle to get a tree and presents set up without strangling each other. Or maybe it'll take a Christmas bear-icle… |
58. Starter Villain - John Scalzi
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Following the bestselling The Kaiju Preservation Society , John Scalzi returns with another unique sci-fi caper set in the strangest of all worlds, present-day Earth. Inheriting your mysterious uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might imagine. Sure, there are the things you'd expect. The undersea volcano lairs. The minions. The plots to take over the world. The international networks of rivals who want you dead. Much harder to get used to . . . are the the sentient, language-using, computer-savvy cats. And the fact that in the overall organization, they're management . . . |
59. Slap Shot - Alicia Hunter Pace
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Two deeply scarred souls struggle with forbidden feelings in this heartfelt second novel in the Nashville Sound series. Life has taught defenseman Bryant Taylor never to look back and never to get serious about a woman. His ill, pregnant wife died while he was off playing an away game, leaving him—and both their families—heartbroken. Jokes and puck bunnies are his style now, and he’s sticking to it. Gabriella Charbonnet has idolized her brother Emile since he rescued her from their violently abusive father when she was eleven—and he’s supported her ever since. He even agreed to play for the Sound so that she could apprentice as a pastry chef in nearby Beauford, Tennessee. When Bryant and Gabriella find themselves thrown together at a society fundraiser, sparks fly. But Gabriella wants nothing to do with hockey players, aside from her brother, who just so happens to be Bryant’s best friend. The first rule of the bro code? Don’t mess with sisters. There are plenty of reasons why starting a relationship would be all kinds of wrong, yet walking away from each other doesn’t prove to be as easy as they thought. Sensuality Level: Sensual |
60. April in Spain - John Banville
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'Deeply atmospheric.' MICK HERRON 'A joy to read.' SUNDAY TIMES 'The ultimate page-turner.' IRISH INDEPENDENT The sumptuous, propulsive, sun-kissed follow up to the bestselling Snow, f rom the Booker Prize winning author. 'He wanted to know who she was, and why he was convinced he had some unremembered connection with her. It was as simple as that. But he knew it wasn't. It wasn't simple at all.' When Dublin pathologist Quirke glimpses a familiar face while on holiday with his wife, it's hard, at first, to tell whether his imagination is just running away with him. Could she really be who he thinks she is, and have a connection with a crime that nearly brought ruin to an Irish political dynasty? Unable to ignore his instincts, Quirke makes a call back home and Detective St John Strafford is soon dispatched to Spain. But he's not the only one on route: as a terrifying hitman hunts down his prey, they are all set for a brutal showdown. Praise for Snow : 'Superb ... crime fiction for the connoisseur.' The Times 'Outstanding.' Irish Independent 'Exquisite.' Daily Mail 'Hypnotic.' Financial Times 'Compelling.' Sunday Times 'Superb to the last drop.' Independent |
61. Hearts on Fire - Piper Davenport
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Cullen I married the love of my life the day we turned eighteen. She died two years later, and I vowed I’d never love another woman. I’ve kept that vow. Until now. When a series of unexplained fires start destroying my family’s constructions sites, the bossy but beautiful arson investigator not only gets down to business, she gets under my skin. Helena I have one last chance to prove to my boss that I can keep my emotions out of my job. The problem is, the ‘job’ happens to be the gorgeous owner of a family construction company who someone wants to destroy. I’m falling in love with a man who’s wholly unavailable and I must get to the bottom of who wants to ruin him and his brothers without losing myself, or my life, in the process. |
62. The Carpenter's Daughter - Gloria Cook
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In the small mining village of Meryen, a dark secret lurks… Amy Lewarne finds her life changed forever when she finds her brother, Toby, dead – and trouble follows when Titus Kivell, the head of a powerful yet belligerent family, puts his son Sol in Toby's place. Despite his wild and formidable nature, Amy is inexplicably drawn to Sol, as he is to her. But will his family ties be the ruin of her? Book One in the Meryen series – a Cornish saga perfect for fans of Poldark, Dilly Court and Val Wood Note: previously published as Keeping Echoes |
63. Call the Dead Again (Mitchell & Markby 11) - Ann Granger
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Leading a double life can be deadly... Lawyer Penhallow is found murdered in his garden the morning after Mitchell drops off a secretive hitchhiker to the property in Call the Dead Again, the eleventh compelling English village mystery in the Mitchell & Markby series by Ann Granger. The perfect read for fans of Colin Dexter, Agatha Christie and ITV's Midsomer Murders . 'A really good read - this novel comes highly recommended' - Crime Time When Meredith Mitchell picks up a hitchhiker on a lonely road outside Bamford one evening she is left feeling distinctly uneasy. What business can this confident, yet secretive, young woman have at Tudor Lodge, the beautiful old home of Brussels-based lawyer Andrew Penhallow, where she asks to be dropped? Penhallow is constantly toing and froing from the Continent, but that night, unusually, he is at home, and - with his son away and his wife Carla in bed with a migraine - alone. Which is unfortunate, for the next morning he is found murdered in the garden. To the vicarious delight of the locals, who are quick to recall old disputes, Penhallow's death results in some spectacular revelations about his double life - developments which make the murder investigation all the more delicate for Superintendent Markby, who knew the dead man as a young body. Andrew Penhallow certainly had ghosts in his past - has one come back to claim him? What readers are saying about Call the Dead Again : 'So many twists and turns - kept me guessing until the very end' 'The mystery unravels nicely . Ann Granger provides genre fans with a fine entry to the Mitchell and Markby Cotswolds series' 'Ann Granger is an excellent mystery writer ' |
64. Saving Percival - Bethany Swafford
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Sir Percival, a gentleman renowned for his aloofness and haughty demeanor, finds himself thrust into a relentless pursuit. The object of his unwavering quest is none other than Miss Christianna Cooper, a spirited young lady who had captured his heart five years ago. Though he had accepted her disappearance, he now wants to unravel the mystery and get answers.   For Christianna, the memory of the earnest and awkward gentleman she once knew has never entirely faded. After years of quiet life in the country with her great-aunt, she is stunned to encounter him once again. Yet the man before her is a far cry from the one she remembers—his warmth replaced by bitterness, his openness concealed beneath layers of restraint. Can the bond they once shared be rekindled, or have the intervening years altered them beyond recognition? |
65. Ferment - Tim Spector
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**AS SEEN ON ITV THIS MORNING** ‘A super healthy and tasty gift for you and your gut microbiome – discover the joy of fermenting’ Dr Clare Bailey Mosley From the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, comes an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation. Of all the ways to prepare food, fermenting is surely the most mysterious, miraculous and misunderstood. As Tim Spector shows in this groundbreaking book, the science is now clear that adding fermented foods to our diets brings an astonishing range of benefits for our health. Drawing on his own cutting-edge research, and including practical tips for buying and making fermented foods, Tim demystifies the world of ferments, and introduces us to some of his favourites – from homemade kombucha and kefir, to sourdough, miso and coffee. He explores the extraordinary science of fermentation and the transformative role of microbes, in our kitchens and in our guts – and reveals why fermenting is the key to good food and good health. Ferment is the ultimate gift for anyone who wants to eat better and feel better. Praise for Tim Spector: ‘One of the visionaries leading the way. His writing is illuminating and so incredibly timely.’ Yotam Ottolenghi ‘No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well’ DAILY MAIL ‘Tim Spector has been exploding the myths around food and health for years’ THE TIMES ‘The man changing how we eat’ TELEGRAPH |
66. Brethren of Stone - Tammy Andresen
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Join one family as they find love and rendemption: She didn't want to want him... Lady Delia Alban absolutely cannot marry the handsome rake, Roderick Maddox, fourth Duke of Manchester, despite her brother Stone's insistence she do just that. Though he has long reformed his ways, he steals her breath away every time their eyes meet and she simply doesn't deserve that kind of happiness. Not after the death of her brother, Reginald. She must pay penance, because, if not for her, he would still be alive.   He was the one man she shouldn't want… Known as the devil, Stone Sinclair, Earl of Alban, is carved of rock, hard and uncompromising. He bends for no man. A fiery lass with golden hair and a will as strong as his own? Surrender has never sounded sweeter. He saved her life but can he save his heart? Laird Blair Sinclair doesn't need help from any man. Though the second son in the Alban line, he is as strong as his brother Stone and even more determined to build a shipping empire with his own two hands. He doesn't have time for anything or anyone else. But when he rescue's a beautiful woman, he can't deny that Elle needs him. Nor can he rid himself of the feeling that he wants to need her too. |
67. Issuing Divine Restraining Orders from the Courts of Heaven - Dr. Francis Myles
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Use your spiritual authority to cancel the devils plans!   In our day, a powerful revelation has been released, teaching all believers how to enter the realm of breakthrough prayer and Kingdom authoritythe Courts of Heaven.   As a believer operating in the courts of heaven, you have been granted the legal right to issue divine restraining orders against satan and his demons!   Through revelatory insights, Biblical examples, and supernatural testimonies, Dr. Francis Myles invites you to enter Heavens courtrooms, step into your place of spiritual governance, and release divine restraining orders that destroy the schemes of the enemy!   This groundbreaking teaching will empower you to: Restrain the devils power against your life.Increase your spiritual authority as a judge in the Courts of Heaven.Identify and overcome the Delilah Spirit that aims at your destiny.Apply practices modeled by key biblical figures to issue divine restraining orders. Featuring a special chapter from bestselling author Robert Henderson, this fresh teaching includes 18 powerful activation prayers for issuing divine restraining orders against spiritual attacks, abuse, witchcraft, the spirit of poverty, premature death, and more.    Learn to demolish the adversarys plots and step into the fullness of your Kingdom destiny! |
68. Rancher's Covert Christmas - Beth Cornelison
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Sabotage, secrets and desire... Undercover private investigator Erin Palmer is tantalisingly close to discovering who wants to destroy the McCall family. And as she creeps closer to the truth – and straight into danger – she’s burrowing deep into Zane McCall’s heart. For Zane, though, trust is everything. So when he discovers Erin isn’t who she seems, can he forgive her...before it’s too late for them both? |
69. Tough Luck - Elizabeth SaFleur
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Their luck may be tough, but their love is much tougher. It just might not be enough to save their lives. Newly released from prison and haunted by his time inside – and the injustice that put him away in the first place – ex-con Nathan Baldwin knows his life is too complicated for love and romance. Yes it was self-defense, but the world sees him as a murderer.  But the longer he works at Shakedown, the more he realizes he doesn't care what the world thinks. Only what SHE thinks.  Dancer Starr O’Malley is glad for her new start. Sure the stage of a burlesque club is not where she thought her dreams would take her, but she and her sisters are together again. They’ve risen above the grimy sorrows of their childhood and are building a future. She’s finally able to let her grief-toughened heart soften a little. Specifically towards the sad-eyed bouncer with the scarred face who makes her breath come faster.  Two shattered souls stumble into each other's lives. And beds… and finally dare to have hopes for the future…together.  But when the brother of Nathan’s victim comes looking for revenge, it puts Starr right in the crosshairs. Steamy contemporary, romantic suspense, second chance at love, found family, bad boy she can’t resist, absolution, revenge.  |
70. Harry Styles - Fine Line Songbook - Harry Styles
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This songbook is a matching folio to Styles's second studio release that immediately rose to the top of the Billboard album charts. It features 12 songs arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames - including full lyrics. Songs include: Adore You * Canyon Moon * Cherry * Falling * Fine Line * Golden * Lights Up * She * Sunflower, Vol. 6 * To Be So Lonely * Treat People with Kindness * Watermelon Sugar. |
71. Positively Geared - Lloyd Edge
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Fast-track your financial dreams with this Aussie property investment guide for the 2020s Positively Geared offers a powerful approach for clever property investment, empowering readers to make money when they buy properties, not just when you sell them. This sustainable approach to wealth building will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insider strategies to not only build a diverse property portfolio, but also maintain a portfolio that achieves passive income to reach your goal of financial freedom. Working as a teacher, author Lloyd Edge started to grow his wealth with an initial $30k investment. By the age of 40, he was able to retire from his nine-to-five job. Now a leading property investment strategist, Lloyd's shares his personal story and proven strategies with the hope of inspiring everyday Aussies – young and old – to dream big and proactively craft the lifestyle they really want. Positively Geared will enable you to: Discover tested property investment strategies Learn from real-life case studies and interactive exercises Understand the importance of growth, instant equity, and cash flow when buying properties Employ a strategy designed for property portfolio growth Create a plan to achieve financial freedom based on real estate investment Whether you're a new or experienced property investor, you can take advantage of this unique approach to sustainable wealth building and take control of your finances, refocus on your objectives and start designing the lifestyle you want. |
72. Wolves Ever After Books 1-4 - Amberlyn Holland
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The first four complete clean fairy tale retellings of the Wolves Ever After series in one collection. Meet Sterling, Rory Doane, and Zane four wolf shifters on a quest to save the world. Along the way they find a reclusive weaver, a fierce huntress, a daring con-artist, and a desperate cat burglar to help them. Book One-The Snow Wolf Myra's heart is not made of ice. But a dangerous secret forces her into a solitary, reclusive life on top of a snow covered mountain. Wolf-shifter Sterling will do anything to protect his pack. Even go in search of the elusive, dangerous Mirror King on his own. And he's certain Zemyra the Weaver holds the key to finding the ruthless madman. Myra, however, has no intention of answering Sterling's questions. Because telling him the truth might unleash a secret that would destroy her hard-won peace. But an early snowstorm, a shared cottage, and unexpected revelations draw to two of them inexorably closer. And leads them toward a dangerous confrontation with the Mirror King. Book Two-Red Wolf Hunting This Red is no babe in the woods. He's a wolf on a mission and no huntress will stand in his way. In the wrong hands, the Golden Shield could devastate his pack. Wolf-shifter Rory will use any means necessary to find the ancient magic relic. Even consult with a fortuneteller who's gift relies more on sleight-of-hand than any kind of clairvoyance. But it's her niece Aileen, the captivating local hunter, who offers to guide him to the treasure he seeks. And it's Aileen who betrays him for it. Book Three-Cats and Wolves Caitlyn doesn't have nine lives. She is, however, willing to risk the one she's got to reclaim the legacy stolen from her family. As long as the Golden Shield remains in the hands of the vicious Lord Gifre, wolf-shifter Doane knows his pack will never be safe. So he'll do whatever it takes to get the powerful ancient relic away from his enemy. The Golden Shield rightfully belonged to her family and Caitlyn will cross any line to reclaim it. After months of lying, cheating, and morally ambiguous choices, the chance to get it back is almost within her reach. Unfortunately, the only way in to Gifre's heavily guarded estate requires Doane and Caitlyn to pose as a married couple. In constant danger of discover, they forced to work together and trust one another in order to survive. But only one of them will be able to walk away with the prize. Book Four-Dancing Wolves Maegna is no princess. She's the illegitimate daughter of a Viscount and only she can break the dancing curse enchanting her half-brothers. Pretending to be a scholar, wolf-shifter Zane charms his way into the home of Viscount Cedde to steal a dangerous book of magic before it falls into the wrong hands. Once inside, he finds a house full of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas. And meets the intriguing Maegna. Maegna is desperate to save her half-brothers from an accidental curse that forces them to dance past the point of injury and and exhaustion every night. When the handsome scholar arrives, she thinks he may be the help she needs. Until she discovers Zane has an agenda of his own. Can Maegna trust him to help rescue her brothers? Or will Zane double-cross her to protect his own family? Wolves Ever After is a fantasy romance series inspired by popular fairy tales. Each book is filled with romance, adventure, magic and ends with happily-ever-after. |
73. King of Beasts - Amberlyn Holland
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At the moment tyrannical King Aegron the Cruel was assassinated, each of his children was struck by a different dark curse.  Five years later, the Dark Kingdom is struggling to survive. For five years, Leandra has tirelessly used her magic to fix the catastrophe put in motion by the impulsive mistakes of her family. Finally, she has only a single task left to complete the mission she set for herself. Unfortunately, it requires her greatest sacrifice yet. Becoming a prisoner in the Beast King's isolated fortress. Prince Kyllean is convinced the only way to break the curse trapping him in the body of a beast is to force the witch responsible to undo her dark magic. But nothing is ever as simple as it seems when it comes to the intrigue surrounding Darkhar's royal family. And the violet-eyed witch brought to him in chains harbors more secrets than most. Will Leandra prove to be his salvation? Or will she be the instrument of Kyllean's ultimate destruction? This Beauty and the Beast inspired fantasy romance novel features a stubborn, arrogant prince cursed into beastly form, a witch trying to set things right with or without his help, enemies falling in love, and a pack of terrifyingly adorable monsters. |
74. Lord of Swans - Amberlyn Holland
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At the moment tyrannical King Aegron the Cruel was assassinated, each of his children was struck by a different dark curse.  Five years later, the Dark Kingdom is struggling to survive. Once, Prince Darian of Darkhar was renowned for his charm and the silver-tongued charisma that allowed him to glide effortlessly through court, getting his way in all things.  Then the curse struck, leaving him with useless wings and an even more disturbing secret. In the five years since, he'd become a brooding recluse, hiding away from the world in the Observatory's tower.  Now, though, deteriorating relations with the neighboring kingdom of Ythar force him from his solitude to deal with the diplomatic crisis. And the ordeal is compounded by the arrival of the woman he'd forced himself to walk away from years ago. The woman his heart had never forgotten. Mykeya spent years apprenticing under Darkhar's premier ambassador, only for her first solo assignment to end in chaos and confusion.  Given a second chance, she's determined to prove herself. Even if it means working with the man who broke her heart. But the Ytharian diplomat is playing a dangerous political game. To uncover his clandestine plans, Mykeya and Darian have to find a way to trust each before they can work together to unravel the knots of intrigue surrounding them. Before Darkhar is plunged into a war it can't win. This Swan Princess inspired fantasy romance novel features a prince cursed with useless wings, an apprentice diplomat trying to prove herself, a second chance at love, and mysterious magical cat who has plans of her own. |
75. The Book of Minds - Philip Ball
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Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has challenged scientists and philosophers for centuries. How do we even begin to think about ‘minds’ that are not human? That is the question explored in this ground-breaking book. Award-winning science writer Philip Ball argues that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured. Science has begun to have something to say about the properties of mind; the more we learn about the minds of other creatures, from octopuses to chimpanzees, to imagine the potential minds of computers and alien intelligences, the more we can begin to see our own, and the more we can understand the diversity of the human mind, in the widest of contexts . By understanding how minds differ, we can also best understand our own. |
76. The Proving Ground (Lincoln Lawyer Book 8) - Michael Connelly
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl. Mickey Haller has moved from criminal to civil court, but murder remains in his sights—in particular, the case of a chatbot encouraging the killing of a teenage girl. Mickey files a civil lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company responsible for the chatbot and instantly finds himself on the wild frontier of the billion-dollar AI industry. Grappling with a terrifying lack of regulation and data overload, Haller partners with journalist Jack McEvoy. But they are up against mega-forces, and even the bravest whistleblower faces grave danger. In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue defeated chess master Garry Kasparov with an unexpected gambit. In a Herculean new match of man vs machine, can Haller pull off a winning play for humanity? |
77. The New York Sullivans, Books 1-3 - Bella Andre
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THREE ENCHANTING, BESTSELLING ROMANCES ABOUT THE NEW YORK SULLIVANS (BOOKS 1-3) "I finished the book at one in the morning because I couldn't put it down. I laughed out loud, cried and fell in love. An amazing read!" 5 stars Millions of readers around the world have fallen in love with The Sullivans! EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART (New York Sullivans, Book 1) “You are cordially invited to a very special wedding…” What do you get when two Sullivans pick the same wedding date? Two super-sexy grooms. Two beautiful brides. Two very unconventional (four-legged and furry) ring bearers. And Sullivans from around the world coming together to celebrate vows of forever with auto mogul Zach Sullivan and dog trainer Heather Linsey—and pro baseball star Ryan Sullivan and sculptor Vicki Bennett. This is the double wedding millions of Sullivan fans have been waiting for… NOW THAT I’VE FOUND YOU (New York Sullivans, Book 2) World-renowned artist Drake Sullivan doesn’t paint women. Ever. Not when he knows all too well just how destructive the painter/muse relationship can be. But on the day Rosa Bouchard walks onto the cliffs outside his Montauk cottage, Drake is so captivated that he can’t stop himself from bringing her to life on canvas. Shocked and horrified by the nude photos of herself that have just hit the Internet, reality TV star Rosa’s every instinct is to run from her Miami home and hide. She plans to lie low until she can figure out how to deal with the media firestorm—but te last thing Rosa expects is to find, and to fall for, a sinfully sexy man like Drake Sullivan. Drake has never felt this way about anything he’s painted…and he’s definitely never felt this way about a woman. But can he convince Rosa to trust—and to love—again after such a devastating betrayal? SINCE I FELL FOR YOU (New York Sullivans, Book 3) Suzanne Sullivan doesn’t need a bodyguard. As one of the most successful digital security specialists in the world, she can definitely take care of herself. Unfortunately, her three brothers don’t agree. So when Mr. Way-Too-Handsome shows up, determined to protect her, sparks definitely start to fly. Because she has absolutely no intention of falling for the bodyguard she never wanted in the first place… The last thing Roman Huson needs is to fall for the woman he’s been hired to protect—especially when her brothers would kill him for even trying. But between trying to keep up with Suzanne—and working like hell to keep from kissing her breathless—he’s up against the most difficult challenge of his life. Especially when it turns out that the passion and connection between them is hotter than anything he’s ever known… While this box set can easily be read as a stand-alone set of three books, you'll likely enjoy reading the other books in this series too! DON'T MISS THE NEXT BOOKS IN THE SERIES! The New York Sullivans, Books 4-6 - Sweeter than Ever - The Best is Yet to Come - Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bella Andre's New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels have been #1 bestsellers around the world and she has sold more than 10 million books so far! Known for "sensual, empowered stories enveloped in heady romance" (Publishers Weekly), her books have been Cosmopolitan "Red Hot Reads" twice and have been translated into 10 languages. There are more than 140,000 5 star ratings for Bella Andre's books on Goodreads! |
78. Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief - Benjamin Stevenson
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Ten suspects. Ten heists. A puzzle only Ernest Cunningham can solve. I’ve spent the last few years solving murders. But a bank heist is a new one, even for me. I’ve never been a hostage before. The doors are chained shut. No one in or out. Which means that when someone in the bank is murdered, hostages become suspects. THE BANK ROBBER THE MANAGER THE SECURITY GUARD THE KID THE FILM PRODUCER THE PRIEST THE RECEPTIONIST THE PATIENT THE CARER ME Turns out, more than one person planned to rob the bank today. You can steal more from a bank than just money. Who is stealing what? And are they willing to kill for it? ‘This book is fun. And clever. Like playing a game of Cluedo and watching a heist movie and drinking a glass of whisky at the same time … Benjamin Stevenson has reignited the “Golden Age” of mystery writing, and Ernest Cunningham is a lovable Agatha Christie-esque protagonist.’ Australian Women's Weekly 'A caper that comes with a flurry of ingenious twists and a comedic nudge-and-wink to the reader.' Sydney Morning Herald |
79. Stone Yard Devotional - Charlotte Wood
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A deeply moving novel about forgiveness, grief, and what it means to be 'good', from the award-winning author of The Natural Way of Things and The Weekend . SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE  SHORTLISTED FOR THE PRIME MINISTER'S LITERARY AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE VICTORIAN PREMIER'S LITERARY AWARD   SHORTLISTED FOR THE AGE BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE ABIA AWARD FOR LITERARY FICTION  SHORTLISTED FOR THE BARBARA JEFFERIS AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARD   BOOK OF THE YEAR, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD   BOOK OF THE YEAR, ABC A woman abandons her city life and marriage to return to the place of her childhood, holing up in a small religious community hidden away on the stark plains of the Monaro.  She does not believe in God, doesn't know what prayer is, and finds herself living this strange, reclusive life almost by accident. As she gradually adjusts to the rhythms of monastic life, she finds herself turning again and again to thoughts of her mother, whose early death she can't forget.  Disquiet interrupts this secluded life with three visitations. First comes a terrible mouse plague, each day signalling a new battle against the rising infestation.  Second is the return of the skeletal remains of a sister who left the community decades before to minister to deprived women in Thailand - then disappeared, presumed murdered.  Finally, a troubling visitor to the monastery pulls the narrator further back into her past.  With each of these disturbing arrivals, the woman faces some deep questions. Can a person be truly good? What is forgiveness? Is loss of hope a moral failure? And can the business of grief ever really be finished?  A meditative and deeply moving novel from one of Australia's most acclaimed and best loved writers.  'Extraordinary ... a stunning work of fiction from a major writer who keeps getting better' THE AUSTRALIAN   'Remarkable ... I'm still trying to figure out how she pulled it off. The best thing she's done' TIM WINTON, author of The Shepherd's Hut   'I have rarely been so absorbed by a novel ... A powerful, generous book' GUARDIAN 'It extends and deepens Wood's already remarkable achievements as a novelist in powerful and often profound ways' THE SATURDAY PAPER 'A beautiful, mature work that does not flinch from life' SUNDAY TIMES 'A book about what it means to be good: simply and with great humility, it asks the big questions, leaving the reader feeling kinder, more brave, enlarged' ANNE ENRIGHT, author of The Wren, The Wren 'Beautiful, strange and otherworldly' PAULA HAWKINS, bestselling author of A Slow Fire Burning 'Both profound and addictively entertaining. I loved it' CLARE CHAMBERS, bestselling author of Small Pleasures 'No words can quite convey how much I loved this book' KAREN JOY FOWLER, author of Booth   'Wood joins the ranks of writers such as Nora Ephron, Penelope Lively and Elizabeth Strout.' THE GUARDIAN UK |
80. The Liberation - Kate Furnivall
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The Liberation is set in Italy in 1945 as British and American troops attempt to bring order to the devastated country and Italy’s population fights to survive. Caterina Lombardi is desperate – her father is dead, her mother has disappeared and her brother is being drawn towards danger. One morning, among the ruins of the bombed Naples streets, Caterina is forced to go to extreme lengths to protect her own life and in doing so forges a future in which she must clear her father's name. An Allied Army officer accuses him of treason and Caterina discovers a plot against her family. Who can she trust and who is the real enemy now? And will the secrets of the past be her downfall? This epic novel is an unforgettably powerful story of love, loss and the long shadow of war. |
81. Kissed by the Gods - Caty Rogan
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She might be deadly, but she is not their weapon. Fourth Wing meets Dire Bound in this unmissable epic romantasy taking BookTok by a storm, brimming with romance, deadly stakes, and unforgettable magic **** THEY CAME TO TAKE HER BROTHER... INSTEAD THEY MET HER SCYTHE Every year the gods demand boys for the mines. When Leina slaughters the soldiers who come for her brother, she expects death. Instead, she's claimed by a goddess and thrown into a world of winged warhorses, warring gods, cursed monsters - and Ryot, the god-sworn warrior ordered to keep her in line. Bound by duty, shaped by discipline, Ryot is everything she's not. But he sees the fire in her. The power. The danger. Leina never asked to be chosen. And she's certainly not interested in saving the kingdom that enslaved her people. But destiny has other plans... and the gods should fear what they've awakened. **** READERS ARE GOING WILD FOR KISSED BY THE GODS 'This had me in a chokehold from page one and did not let go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A cliffhanger to torment me with?! *chefs kiss*' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'HOLY SH*T! Leina and Ryot are going to take the world by storm' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What do I do now?? How do I move on? I need the next book like I need air' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'M ILL. UNWELL. SICKKKK. Didn't see any of that coming!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
82. At Whit's End - Bailey Hannah
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A single mom struggling to raise her rebellious son finds unexpected support in a kind-hearted cowboy in this spicy romance from the author of Alive and Wells. ____________________________ She's afraid she's not enough. He'll make damn sure she knows she is. Single mom Whitney Hart is, quite simply, overwhelmed. She's struggling to raise her ten-year-old son, Jonas. Her ex-boyfriend only seems to come around and help take care of his son when he's single and hoping to get back together. With Jonas acting out more than ever, Whitney enlists the help of her sister Blair to keep an eye on Jonas over summer vacation. Enter Colt, a fun-loving Wells Ranch cowboy who is tasked with giving Jonas work to do around Wells Ranch to keep him busy. In Colt, Jonas finds a mentor and male role model for the first time in his life. And in Jonas, Colt discovers a friendship that brings a new kind of joy into his life. Colt and Whit slowly develop a friendship of their own through a shared concern for Jonas, and over the course of the summer, it begins to spark into something more. The attraction and chemistry between them are hard to ignore, but Whit's insecurities and hesitancy to trust men causes her to pull away. As miscommunications give way to understanding, the two will discover that sometimes you have to first be broken before you can become whole, and that there's no one way to create a family... ____________________________ Tropes: Single parent Animal lovers Alpha male Found family Cowboy romance Opposites attract Small town romance Sworn off relationships Emotional scars Friends-to-lovers |
83. Beautiful Ruin - Juliette N Banks
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She's not mine, and I should stay away. But I won't. I'm not sure she wants me to leave her alone. Sure, I'm a powerful and wealthy Dufort, but even after my damn brother (her boss) warned Leilani that my sexual appetite stretches to more than one lover - at the same time—her greedy lust-filled eyes still follow me. I'm convinced she's far less innocent than everyone thinks. And I'm determined to find out. So when a bombshell drops in my lap, throwing an annoying existential crisis my way, Leilani becomes the outlet for my pain, my need, and my denial. I just never meant for it to ruin her. Or me. Beautiful Ruin is book nine and the final book in the steamy Dufort Dynasty series. It's part billionaire, part spicy romance and will appeal to readers who like steamy books with a strong storyline and characters, witty dialogue, heart-clenching moments, and a delicious happy ever after. Each book can be read as a standalone. You will have noticed Jacob Dufort tends to enjoy multiple lovers. Hot damn! Please note this is not a reverse harem , although it will be spicy AF and end with a happy ever after for Jacob and Leilani. |
84. Fly, Wild Swans - Jung Chang
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO WILD SWANS, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION A Book of the Year in The Times; Daily Telegraph; Financial Times and Waterstones 'A must-read … magnificent’ DAILY TELEGRAPH ***** 'Beautiful and moving' ELIF SHAFAK, OBSERVER Jung Chang’s Wild Swans was a book that defined a generation, an epic personal history of Jung, her mother and grandmother – ‘three daughters of China’. The book opens in 1909 with her grandmother’s birth – and foot-binding – when China was under the last emperor, moving through Mao Zedong’s rule, especially the Cultural Revolution during which Jung’s parents were subjected to horrendous ordeals because of their courage. It finishes in 1978 when Deng Xiaoping officially ended the Mao era and started the ‘reforms’. Jung, at that propitious juncture, became one of the first Chinese to leave Communist China for the West. Nearly half a century on, China has risen from a decrepit and isolated state to a global power, the challenger to the United States’ dominant position in the world. Through those decades, Jung’s life has been intimately entwined with her native land. Her experiences dealing with the regime in those years were rich and revealing – especially so because all her books were (and are) banned. Fly, Wild Swans is the follow-up to Wild Swans and brings the story of Jung’s family – along with that of China – up to date. The book is in many ways Jung’s love letter to her mother. It is inevitably also about her grandmother and father, both of whom died tragically in the Cultural Revolution but are often recalled in this book. In fact, the past is never far away in Jung’s subsequent life. It has shaped her, and moulded the present China, and what’s more, it promises to herald the future. China is now at another watershed moment with the era of Chairman Xi Jinping greatly affecting the lives of Jung and her mother. Fly, Wild Swans is Jung’s heartfelt response to that experience, and a book filled with drama, love, curiosity and incredible history – both personal and global. Ultimately uplifting, told in Jung’s clear, honest and compelling voice, it is memoir writing at its best. 'Profoundly revealing as a portrait both of a family and of the deeper traumas that lie at the heart of modern China' RORY STEWART 'Another wonder book from Jung Chang…I am quite blown away by it' LADY ANTONIA FRASER |
85. Sister Wife - Christine Brown Woolley
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From TLC’s Sister Wives star Christine Brown Woolley, a groundbreaking and heartfelt memoir about living in a family like no other and finding the strength to leave polygamy—and the only life she’s known—behind. |
86. An Ill Wind - Margaret Hickey
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High on a hill above the small Victorian town of Carrabeen, 300 wind turbines constantly spin. Except one is now deadly still – a body hanging from its huge white blade. Detective Sergeants Belinda Burney and Will Lovell are shocked to discover the dead man is Geordie Pritchard, a rich local philanthropist and owner of the wind energy farm. Suicide at first seems the likely explanation, until Geordie’s widow Lucinda insists her husband was murdered – and she has the death threats to prove it. Certainly the wind farm has ripped the rural town in two. Some welcome the jobs and prosperity it brings, others are enraged by the loss of farming land. In short, Pritchard was both saint and sinner. But who in the small community hated him enough to want him dead? |
87. The Book of Sheen - Charlie Sheen
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"We can live the stories or hear about them later from others. I choose the former." Charlie Sheen should not be alive to tell these stories. But in The Book of Sheen , the star who has defied all odds –   decades of addiction (to drugs, alcohol, gambling, and more), an HIV diagnosis, three divorces, a dust-up with the Sinaloan cartel, and other challenges that will leave readers stunned –   finally presents the truth... or, at least his version. ("The facts are the facts; how I choose to interpret or deconstruct them falls squarely on me," Sheen writes.) From his childhood spent on movie sets for blockbusters like Apocalypse Now ; to the golden days of 1980s Hollywood, filled with heartthrobs like Rob Lowe and Sean Penn; to the humid jungles of the Philippines and mock-army training that crossed dangerously into life-threatening for the filming of Platoon ; to the early aughts' sitcom dominance, every Sheen anecdote drips with shocking lucidity, humor, and self-deprecation. Sheen deftly leads readers through his childhood as the son of award-winning actor Martin Sheen (a "Cathoholic"), which took the family from New York to Mexico to Italy and beyond; his competitive brotherhood against fellow teen heartthrob and Brat Pack member Emilio Estevez; his debilitating stutter that continued into adulthood and which he attempted to hide from producers and directors; his friendships with Chris and Sean Penn, Rob Lowe, Nic Cage, Matthew Perry, and other troubled stars of the era; his adventures on and off camera for films like Platoon  and Wall Street  and shows like Spin City  and Two and a Half Men ; his challenges in fatherhood and the kids that ultimately got him sober; and more. Woven throughout is a constant: addiction, and Sheen's perpetual battle with it. Riddled with regrets, filled with humor, and finally candid, Sheen delivers a truly hilarious no-holds-barred memoir, one fitting for a star of his caliber and controversy. |
88. House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas
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Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph Perfect for fans of Jessica Jones and True Blood, this is a blockbuster modern fantasy set in a divided world where one woman must uncover the truth to seek her revenge. Half-Fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan loves her life. Every night is a party and Bryce is going to savour all the pleasures Lunathion – also known as Crescent City – has to offer. But then a brutal murder shakes the very foundations of the city, and brings Bryce's world crashing down. Two years later, Bryce still haunts the city's most notorious nightclubs – but seeking only oblivion now. Then the murderer attacks again. And when an infamous Fallen angel, Hunt Athalar, is assigned to watch her every footstep, Bryce knows she can't forget any longer. As Bryce and Hunt fight to unravel the mystery, and their own dark pasts, the threads they tug ripple through the underbelly of the city, across warring continents, and down to the deepest levels of Hel, where things that have been sleeping for millennia are beginning to stir ... With unforgettable characters and page-turning suspense, this richly inventive new fantasy series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas delves into the heartache of loss, the price of freedom – and the power of love. |
89. The Seven Rings (The Lost Bride Trilogy Book 3) - Nora Roberts
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'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' The Guardian The Sunday Times bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women - one dead, one alive - prepare for a terrifying final showdown... Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house-a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. Determined to bring light to this haunted place-to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again - Sonya decides it is time to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all. But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions-but illusions can be powerful enough to wound, even kill. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop-and of her own future... 'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' Heat |
90. Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME From the #1 bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass is the first book in the epic, bestselling fantasy series that has captivated readers worldwide. Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King's Champion. But something rotten dwells in the castle – and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival – and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love. |
91. The Family Next Door - Sally Hepworth
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and Darling Girls , now a major TV series on the ABC. "This is women's fiction at its finest" Liane Moriarty In a moment of maternal despair Essie once made a terrible mistake, one she will always regret. Essie has since recovered, but she fears what may still lurk inside her. Her neighbours in Pleasant Court have their own issues. Driven and organised, Ange has everything under control, except perhaps her husband. Practical, intellectual Fran can't stop running. For exercise, or something else? Then one day, Isabelle arrives and appears to be very curious about her neighbours. Too curious, some might say. It soon becomes clear that Isabelle's choice of neighbourhood was no accident . . . Praise for Sally Hepworth 'This is women's fiction at its finest.' - Liane Moriarty 'Endlessly mysterious. Sally Hepworth is a born storyteller.' - Trent Dalton 'A superb and haunting mystery.' - Jane Harper |
92. Entwined - Bridget E. Baker
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When the spark of first love might reduce the world to ash. . . Elizabeth's path has not been safe, nor has it been easy. When the dragons came, she was ensnared by a dragon prince. She fought his rule at every turn, but protecting her loved ones left her vulnerable. But now she's discovered a secret their leader has been desperate to hide. And the dragon prince has uncovered the truth about her past.   Can these two—a human and a dragon—work together to discover the heart the dragons need to survive, or will their digging destroy the world in the process? If you liked the first book in the Dragon Captured series, prepare for new and deeper damage as you follow Liz on her journey to salvation. . .and a very uncommon love. Publisher's Weekly said: Entwined  is a captivating fantasy novel whose simple story is both accessible and enlightening. A plot that traverses love, princes and dragons sees Baker confidently unleash her imagination to excellent effect. Baker's text is intriguing, well written and possesses a wide eyed innocence that is consistently entertaining and enthralling. She effectively uses short, simple and dynamic sentences that pack an emotional punch, leading to straightforward yet gripping storytelling. Entwined  is a convincingly related fantasy story that is undoubtedly a worthy addition to the genre. The story is told with a bold and adventurous childlike naivety that is sure to enrapture lovers of fantasy fiction.  The characters in  Entwined  are expertly realized with great attention to personality detail. Elizabeth and Azar are particularly impressive, with the characters interacting in an acutely observed manner that helps strike a neat balance between humor and plot development. A strikingly creative fantasy tale. |
93. Game Changer - Rachel Reid
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The book that started it all! USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey. New York Admirals captain Scott Hunter takes his pregame rituals very seriously. When a particular smoothie precedes Scott's breaking his on-ice slump, he’s desperate to recreate the magic…and to get to know the sexy, funny guy behind the counter. Kip Grady knew there was more to Scott’s frequent visits than blended fruit, but he never let himself imagine being invited back to Scott’s penthouse. Or kissed with reckless abandon—and more. What goes on between them is hot, incredible and frequent…but also only on Scott’s terms and always behind his closed apartment doors. Scott needs Kip in his life, but with playoff season approaching, the spotlight on him is suddenly brighter than ever. He can’t afford to do anything that might derail his career or the public’s image of what a hockey captain should be. Kip is ready to go all in with Scott—but how much longer will he have to remain a secret? Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take—a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with benefits who are about to discover whether you can ever really have a second chance. Available now! Game Changers Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game |
94. Seven Summers - Paige Toon
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‘Genuinely unputdownable’ MILLY JOHNSON ‘Simply beautiful’ GIOVANNA FLETCHER ‘Heart-wrenching and heart-warming’ BETH O'LEARY ______________________________ TWO EPIC LOVE STORIES. ONE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE. Six summers ago Liv and Finn meet working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn's life is in LA with his band, and Liv's is in Cornwall with her family - so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together. This summer Liv crosses paths with Tom - a mysterious new arrival in her hometown. As the wildflowers and heather come into bloom, they find themselves falling for one another. For the first time Liv can imagine a world where her heart isn't broken every year. Now Liv must make an impossible choice. And when she discovers the shocking reason that Tom has left home, she'll need to trust her heart even more . . . ______________________________ Praise for Seven Summers : 'Romantic and sweeping, raw and real. This book has even more of Paige’s magic than usual’ Lucy Vine 'Paige Toon breaks your heart then stitches it back together with expert hands' Carley Fortune ‘Poignant, passionate and powerful, this unforgettable story will sweep you away on a giant wave of emotion’ Milly Johnson ‘Epic, emotional, uplifting! Perfect Paige!’ Heidi Swain ‘An epic love story that will keep you guessing until the very last page’ Lucy Diamond ‘Happiness and heartbreak, desperate dilemmas and delicious descriptions of the Cornish coast. I had no idea how this book was going to end. It’s going to be huge!’ Jill Mansell 'Heart-warming and heart-breaking [...] I dare you to put this book down' Jo Watson ‘You can smell the sea and feel the blissful ache of the characters’ hearts with the turn of every page. Magical’ Catherine Isaac 'She reaches into your heart and pulls it right out. Seven Summers is the ultimate love story' Annabel Monaghan 'Heart-wrenching, but heartening' Woman ‘An emotional rollercoaster like no other, Seven Summers undid me!’ Zoë Folbigg 'Paige Toon's romances are always powerful and poignant and never fail to leave me clutching her book to my chest' Mia Sheridan ‘ Seven Summers warms your heart, shatters it in pieces, then puts it back together again and again’ Abby Jimenez ‘Paige Toon has spun a deeply layered story of hope and heartache that swept me away. I loved it’ K.A. Tucker Paige Toon, Sunday Times bestselling author, April 2023 |
95. Shanghai - Joseph Kanon
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‘Step forward Kanon, the American Robert Harris, a man who finds untold stories from our recent past and brings them alive’ TIM SHIPMAN, SUNDAY TIMES Daniel Lohr, sensing that the Nazis are closing in on the Jews, leaves his dying father in Berlin and boards a ship to Shanghai. His passage is dependent upon him delivering a package to his shady uncle, his father’s brother, upon arrival. Daniel has no idea what the package contains. On board is Leah, also fleeing the Nazis. She and Daniel conduct a passionate but brief shipboard affair, but are separated as soon as the ship docks in Shanghai. Will he ever see her again?   Daniel is immediately plunged into his uncle’s seductive and corrupt world, and becomes involved in the launch of a new nightclub, the biggest, best and most glitzy in town. When violence breaks out and lives are at risk, he finds himself drawn irrevocably into the terrifying underworld that is wartime Shanghai. Beautifully atmospheric and intricately plotted, this masterful thriller marks exciting new ground for an author hailed by the Sunday Times as ‘the most accomplished spy novelist working today’. PRAISE FOR JOSEPH KANON:  'Kanon is fast approaching the complexity and relevance not just of le Carré and Greene but even of Orwell'  New York Times 'Heart-poundingly suspenseful' Washington Post 'Joseph Kanon continues to demonstrate that he is up there with the very best . . . he is the master of the shadows of the era'  The Times 'Thoroughly absorbing, a thoughtful and subtle evocation of a place and era'  Sunday Telegraph ‘Arguably America’s greatest writer of historical thrillers’  Sunday Times 'Joseph Kanon owns this corner of the literary landscape' Lee Child  'Sensational! No one writes period fiction with the same style and suspense – not to mention substance – as Joseph Kanon'  Scott Turow 'The perfect combination of intrigue and accurate history   brought to life'  Alan Furst |
96. Nash Falls - David Baldacci
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‘Baldacci is the master’ – Jeffrey Archer The start of a pulse-pounding original series from international number one bestselling author David Baldacci. * * * * * Walter Nash is a mild-mannered, happy and successful businessman with a loving family. He has never lifted a weight or fired a gun in anger, and he has no special physical or investigatory skills. The dark world is not a place he knows – until the FBI comes calling on the very day of his estranged Vietnam veteran father’s funeral. They tell him that the company he works for is actually a criminal organization. And they need his help in a risky endeavour to bring it all down. In doing so, Nash’s perfect world is destroyed. And in seeking justice and revenge, Nash must become someone else: a man of violence and physicality who must find traction and purpose in the same dark world that invaded and crushed everything near and dear to him. Can Walter Nash reinvent himself into a weapon of righteousness and justice? The odds are not with him. But bet against Walter Nash at your peril . . . * * * * * KILLER TWISTS. HEROES TO BELIEVE IN. TRUST BALDACCI. ‘One of the world’s thriller masters’ – Daily Mail ‘Baldacci is still peerless’ – The Sunday Times ‘One of the all-time best thriller authors’ – Lisa Gardner ‘Baldacci delivers, every time!’ – Lisa Scottoline ‘A master storyteller’ – Associated Press ‘Baldacci cuts everyone’s grass – Grisham’s, Ludlum’s, even Patricia Cornwell’s – and more than gets away with it’ – People |
97. Twice Burned - Emily Goodwin
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I’ve been burned before. Once by love, twice by fire. And I don’t know which hurt worse. For years, I’ve been playing with fire. Both in the sheets and in the streets. But after a life changing accident, something had to give. Moving from Chicago to New York to live with my estranged brother is less than ideal, but it’s only temporary. To make it through the next year without killing each other, I need to stick to a few simple rules: no dating, no drama, no getting in each other’s business. Easy enough, right? Then I met her, and the rules went out the window. Problem is, he met her first. |
98. Nine Month Contract: A spicy grumpy/sunshine, small-town rom-com perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Tessa Bailey - Amy Daws
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"A hilariously fresh and spicy rom-com that I couldn't put down!" - Meghan Quinn, USA Today Bestselling Author Help Wanted: Grumpy mountain man seeks baby mumma. Job is an incubator position only. Surrogate must be impervious to grunting as the form of communication and nosy brotherly neighbours. Rustic mountain range housing available upon request. I wanted to pummel my irritating brothers when they posted their own version of a wanted ad to help me with my life. But I can’t fault the results once the right woman lands in my lap. Becoming a single father is not a decision I made lightly. In fact, it’s the biggest decision of my entire life. Which is why when I interview Trista, I know she’s perfect. She’s wild, she’s opinionated, she wears cowboy boots. Even my pet goat loves her... She’s the exact type of person I was holding out for. And to my great horror, I realise on our first night of attempting this baby-making dance — when the lights are low, the cheap wine is flowing and the home-insemination supplies are laid out on the kitchen counter — I want to do a lot more than just make her my surrogate. I want to make her mine. Perfect for fans of: Grumpy/Sunshine Small Town Romance Age Gap Curvy FMC Meghan Quinn and Tessa Bailey |
99. One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune
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She captured him once on film. This time, he might just capture her heart... Don't miss summer 2025's hottest read! ' Rich and sparkling ' Abby Jimenez 'Beautiful, emotional love stories set in breathtaking places' Paige Toon -- I never anticipated Charlie Florek. But Charlie Florek changed my life. Good things happen at the lake. That's what Alice's Nan always says. And it's true. It's where Alice took that photo, the one that catapulted her career. But when Nan falls, Alice puts down her camera and heads back to Barry’s Bay. No camera. No deadlines. Quiet… until he shows up. Charlie Florek. He was nineteen when she accidentally photographed him. Now he’s back - taller, hotter, and somehow even more unforgettable. Sun-soaked days, slow-burning nights - and when Charlie looks at her like that, Alice starts to wonder if her heart’s in danger. She’s spent her life seeing others. But no one’s ever truly seen her...until now. Return to the world of EVERY SUMMER AFTER , but this time it's Charlie's turn to fall in love... -- From the New York Times #1 bestselling author of Every Summer After , comes an unforgettable and sizzling romance Named Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by: TODAYE! NewsBuzzfeedUs WeeklyThe New York PostSheReads, and more People LOVE Carley Fortune: ‘ Crackling sexual tension ’ THE TIMES ‘ This swoon-worthy romance is one for the beach bag ’ WOMAN & HOME ‘ Radiant ’ Emily Henry |
100. Gold - Raven Kennedy
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THE PENULTIMATE BOOK IN THE TIKTOK ROMANTASY SENSATION THAT'S SOLD OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT --- ‘ Find me in another life. Find me in them all’ Every end is also a beginning. I was going to die. If it weren’t for Slade, I would have. But he ripped the world open for me and I went through it. To Annwyn. To home. Annwyn is the realm of the fae, a magical place full of beauty and danger. Here, I am known as Lyäri Ulvêre – the golden one gone. And there are people in this world who want to keep me that way. But I am not that girl in the gilded cage anymore, and no one is going to use me again. Or stop me from finding my way back to Slade. I am my own woman. And I will find him. In this world, or the next. Tropes/themes: 1. Dark and angsty 2. Plot and politics 3. Romance and smut 4. Multiple POVs 5. World-building --- Readers are loving Gold ‘Raven Kennedy has pulled out my heart, stomped on it and shoved it back inside my shell of a body’ ***** Reader Review ‘Physically I cannot talk about the ending because I will get up and start pacing my house again and my animals are already worried about me’ ***** Reader Review ‘Raven has done it again; one could say . . . she struck Gold’ ***** Reader Review ‘Oh my gosh. I am hyperventilating’ ***** Reader Review ‘Yes, I cried like a baby more than once. Yes, I was devastated by the ending. Yes, I raged for these characters’ ***** Reader Review |
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