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'A brilliant, funny and thought-provoking book' - Jonn Elledge'Compelling, provocative, and utterly brilliant' - Dr Estelle ParanqueTHIS PAPERBACK FEATURES ADDITIONAL MATERIAL ON HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH IIHow the monarchs of England and Scotland met their deaths has been a wonderful mixture of violence, infections, overindulgence and occasional regicide. In Mortal Monarchs, medical historian Dr Suzie Edge examines 1,000 years of royal deaths to uncover the plots, accusations, rivalries, and ever-present threat of poison that the kings and queens of old faced. From the "bloody" fascinating story behind Oliver Cromwell's demise and the subsequent treatment of his corpse and whether the arrow William II caught in the chest was an accident or murder, to Henry IV's remarkable skin condition and the red-hot poker up Edward II's rear end, Mortal Monarchs captivates, grosses-out and informs.In school many of us learned the dates they died and who followed them, but sadly never heard the va

THE PERSIANS is a definitive new history of the Persian Empire, the world''s first superpower.The Great Kings of Persia ruled over the largest Empire of antiquity, stretching from Libya to the Steppes of Asia, and from Ethiopia to Pakistan. At the heart of the Empire was the fabled palace-city of Persepolis where the Achaemenid monarchs held court in unparalleled grandeur. From here, Cyrus the Great, Darius, Xerxes, and their heirs passed laws, raised armies, and governed their multicultural Empire of enormous diversity.The Achaemenids, however, were one of the great dysfunctional families of history. Brothers fought brothers for power, wives and concubines plotted to promote their sons to the throne, and eunuchs and courtiers vied for influence and prestige.Our understanding of the Persian Empire has traditionally come from the histories of Greek writers such as Herodotus - and as such, over many centuries, our perspective has been skewed by ancient political and cultural agendas. Pro

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves and The Red Palace comes a historical romance set in the Joseon dynasty about forbidden books and those willing to risk their lives for their craft and each other.'Behind Five Willows is an instant classic and a book that I will cherish for a very long time.' - AXIE OH, author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea and The Floating World***From the New York Times-bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves comes a warm and romantic homage to Jane Austen set in historical Korea, about a reader and a writer who secretly fight against government book banning and find themselves irresistibly drawn together.As the dutiful second daughter of a poor family, Haewon is expected to marry well. Instead, amid harsh censorship and rampant book bans, she secretly works as an illegal book transcriber - dangerous work she loves, especially when copying the writings of her favourite author, the elusive Black Lotus.When her older sister beg

**The spellbinding new retelling of the story of Troy drawn from the perspective of the fearless women at the heart of it all.**''The story and its characters swept me up and engulfed me, I could not put this one down'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''I was glued to it from beginning to end and could not wait to recommend to my friends afterwards.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''Jennifer Saint has breathed new life into this myth and put her own stamp on it'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW''A brilliant read'' Women & Home | ''A spirited retelling'' Times | ''Beautiful and absorbing'' Fabulous | ''A vivid reimagining of Greek mythology'' Harper''s Bazaar | ''Jennifer Saint has done an incredible job'' RedThe House of Atreus is cursed. A bloodline tainted by a generational cycle of violence and vengeance. This is the story of three women, their fates inextricably tied to this curse, and the fickle nature of men and gods.ClytemnestraThe sister of Helen, wife of Agamemnon - her hopes of av

Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born…ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves.Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents – one beautiful, the other pious – nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship – and tantalising whispers of magic.It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever…

If you have ever wanted to know how to get a horse into a trailer, how to deal with a bucking horse, how to walk your horse through water or how to handle a two-month-old foal, then you need look no further than ASK MONTY.In this book, Monty Roberts, lifelong horse trainer and bestselling author of THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO HORSES, answers hundreds of questions that have been regularly posed to him by fans and readers over many years. He shares the methods and techniques that he has spent a lifetime perfecting, which will enable you to understand, communicate and work more effectively with your horse. Each chapter is devoted to a key area of horse training, and Monty''s methods are easily and practically explained with the help of clear diagrams. ASK MONTY is the essential guide for horse lovers everywhere.

Book One of a fierce, glamorous sapphic fantasy duology reimagining the secret societies of postcolonial Singapore, for fans of Jade City, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and the feverish intensity of RF Kuang's Poppy War trilogy.'A dark riot of a novel' NGHI VO'An explosive conclusion that will leave readers breathless' ZEN CHO'Unabashedly vibrant and original' SUNYI DEAN'A definitive must-read' AMY LEOWA fierce, glamorous sapphic fantasy reimagining the secret societies of postcolonial Singapore, for fans of Jade City, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, and the feverish intensity of RF Kuang's Poppy War trilogy. Singapore, 1972: Newly independent and grappling for power in a fast-modernising world. Here, gangsters in Chinese secret societies are the last conduits of their ancestors' migrant gods, and the back alleys where they fight are the last place magic has not been assimilated and legislated away.Loner schoolgirl Adeline Siow has never needed more company than the flames she can summon at her fingerti

ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the spellbinding prequel to Wicked, the internationally bestselling novel that inspired the hit stage show phenomenon.Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born... ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves.Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents - one beautiful, the other pious - nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship - and tantalising whispers of magic.It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever...

Experience the legendary history of Formula 1 in this definitive illustrated book. Foreword by Ross Brawn. Fully updated for 2024, Formula 1: The Official History is an electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world's most popular, thrilling, and glamorous sports.Bringing together a superbly written account of the history of the sport and an exceptional selection of stunning images from across seven decades of F1 racing, the book charts the FIA Formula One World Championship, decade by decade, from its first race at Silverstone in May 1950 right through to the present day. Each chapter tells the fascinating stories behind the greatest drivers and teams, important personnel, famous and infamous incidents, as well as key changes to the rules on design, safety and competitiveness. These tales are accompanied by more than 250 exceptional photographs featuring icons past and present, including Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, Alain Prost, Sebastia

The extraordinary epic novel from storytelling genius and international bestseller Neil Gaiman. Now brought vividly to life for TV in the highly acclaimed, Emmy-nominated Amazon Prime video series starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane and Emily Browning. For fans of Good Omens and His Dark Materials.'Gaiman is a treasure-house of story and we are lucky to have him' Stephen King If you are to survive, you must believe. Shadow Moon has served his time. But hours before his release from prison, his beloved wife is killed in a freak accident.Dazed, he boards a plane home where he meets the enigmatic Mr Wednesday, who professes both to know Shadow and to be king of America. Together they embark on a profoundly strange road trip across the USA, encountering a kaleidoscopic cast of characters along the way. Yet all around them a storm threatens to break.The war has already begun, an epic struggle for the very soul of America, and Shadow is standing squarely in its path.

HER HUSBAND IS A SERIAL KILLER. BUT DID SHE KNOW?'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENA'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes.You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZDaniel Miller murdered fourteen people before he vanished. His wife, Carrie, now faces trial as his accomplice. The FBI, the District Attorney, the media and everyone in America believe she knew and helped cover up her husband's crimes.Eddie Flynn won't take a case unless his client is innocent. Now, he has to prove to a jury, and the entire world, that Carrie Miller didn't know her husband's dark side. But so far, Eddie and his team are the only ones who believe that she had no part in the murders.With his wife on trial, Daniel Miller is forced to come out of hiding to save her from a life sentence. He will kill to protect her and everyone involved in the case is a target. Even Eddie Flynn...Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times bestseller St

!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !!'Once in a while I read a series that reminds me of just why I love enemies to lovers, slow burn, and morally grey characters so much. Gods and Monsters is that series. This is perfection.Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULIDon't miss this second addictive instalment in the Gods & Monsters series from BookTok sensation, Amber V. Nicole!_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS .. . When I burn this world to embers, and you paint me as the villain, remember, I really did try to be good .. . once.Dianna is hellbent on revenge. As the last shred of her humanity is ripped from her, she decides to embrace her monstrous side and set the worlds alight. Samkiel alone refuses to believe that she has become the monster that everyone else sees, and he'll do anything in his power to save her from herself, even if it means losing her.With every realm now at risk from Kaden's army, and a myriad of new thr

2021 Waterstones Book of the Year Shortlist**The mesmerising retelling from the woman at the heart of one of Ancient Greece''s most famous myths.**''I absolutely adored this book and am encouraging everyone I know to buy a copy.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''The last few pages will easily become tear soaked. I loved every minute of this book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''A lyrical, insightful re-telling'' - Daily Mail''If you like Madeline Miller''s Circe and Song of Achilles, you will eat up Ariadne [. . .] Saint makes it a page-turner'' - Glamour''Exquisitely written and exceptionally moving, this is a mythical retelling to savour.'' - Elodie Harper, author of THE WOLF DEN''ARIADNE gives voice to the misused Princess of Crete who betrayed her father to save Theseus from the Minotaur. Relevant and revelatory.'' - StylistAriadne, Princess of Crete and daughter of the fearsome King Minos, grows up hearing stories of gods and heroes. But beneath the golden palace something else stirs, the hoof

The enthralling tale of a powerful Greek goddess maligned in both myth and ancient history, as told by Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Saint.''An exceptional achievement'' ELODIE HARPER ''A very special novel'' COSTANZA CASATI ''The essential mythological book of the decade'' NIKITA GILL When Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronus, helps her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. As they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus might be just as ruthless and cruel as the father they betrayed.She was always born to rule, but must she lose herself in perpetuating this cycle of violence and cruelty? Or can she find a way to forge a better world?Often portrayed as the jealous wife or the wicked stepmother, this retelling captures the many sides of Hera, vengeful when she needs to be but also compassionate and most importantly, an all-powerful queen to the gods. More praise for HERA:''A thr

⭐ A REESE’S BOOK CLUB AND TIKTOK BOOK CLUB PICK ⭐‘Hilarious, hot and heartfelt’ MEG CABOT‘Gorgeously written and heart-meltingly romantic’ BETH O’LEARY‘Romantic, sexy, fun, delicious and important’ MARIAN KEYES__________Sisters, beware the ‘Wasteman of Whitewell’ . . .As host of radio show Brown Sugar, Kiki Banjo’s mission is to protect her listeners from heartbreak. Which puts Whitewell College’s newest student, handsome ‘player’ Malakai Korede, at the top of her hitlist.But when Kiki’s dream summer internship in New York depends on finding a fresh angle for her radio show, she must make an unlikely bargain with Malakai himself – to put their simmering clashes aside to form a fake relationship, something sweet and spicy enough to win over the whole campus.However, close proximity to the notorious heartbreaker brings everything Kiki thought she knew about her own heart into question. Why does throwing out her stringent romantic rulebook suddenly so tempting?Will she find it in her to r

The long-awaited, candid memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees. The Elvis legacy seen from the inside ...Priscilla Presley's divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the outside, life in Elvis's mansion looked glamorous and enviable, and in many respects, it was.But inside the mansion, her husband was constantly surrounded by a male entourage while at the gates, lines of beautiful women waited hopefully for an audience with the King. From the time she was seventeen years old, that life was all Priscilla had known. During her ten years with Elvis, it became painfully apparent that she had no idea who she was outside Elvis's world.The only way to find herself was to leave that world and seek a new life of her own, because leaving was the only way to survive, for herself and for her daughter.Softly, As I Leave You, is the de

''Everything a great thriller should be '' MARK BILLINGHAM ''Steve Cavanagh''s twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming'' ANTHONY HOROWITZHE HAS JUST 48 HOURS TO SAVE HIS DAUGHTER...Eddie Flynn used to be a con artist. Then he became a lawyer. Turned out the two weren''t that different.It''s been over a year since Eddie vowed never to set foot in a courtroom again. But now he doesn''t have a choice. Olek Volchek, the infamous head of the Russian mafia in New York, has strapped a bomb to Eddie''s back and kidnapped his ten-year-old daughter, Amy. Eddie only has forty-eight hours to defend Volchek in an impossible murder trial - and win - if he wants to save his daughter.Under the scrutiny of the media and the FBI, Eddie must use his razor-sharp wit and every con-artist trick in the book to defend his ''client'' and ensure Amy''s safety. With the timer on his back ticking away, can Eddie convince the jury of the impossible?Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times best

''Readers can''t get enough of this enchanting story'' The Sun''A delightful journey into a fantasy realm where dreams make everything better'' Daily Mail''Hugely inventive and wise, we adored this heart-lifting adventure'' Heat Magazine|| THE NO.1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ||It has been a year since Penny first walked through the doors of DallerGut Dream Department Store, and surviving a year at the store means one thing . . . She is now an official employee of the dream industry! She can finally take the express commuter train to the Company District, where all the dream production companies are located and discover how all raw dream materials and testing equipment are produced.But the Company District is not quite what she expected, it hides the darker underbelly of the magical industry that Penny thought she was a part of. Penny discovers the Civil Complaint Center, full of people filing complaints about their dreams. She also learns about the regular custom

Sunday Times bestsellers FIFTY FIFTY, THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, THE ACCOMPLICE and KILL FOR ME KILL FOR YOU.WHAT IF THE ONLY WITNESS TO A MURDER IS MORE TWISTED THAN THE KILLER?'The very definition of a page-turner!' IAN RANKIN'Enthralling' SUNDAY TIMES, THRILLER OF THE MONTH'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD'A thriller that never pauses for breath and sends a shiver down the spine. It is a thrill ride that is impossible to put down' DAILY MAILRuby Johnson is a nanny and maid to wealthy families in Manhattan's West 74th Street.She knows their routines. Their secrets.One night, on her way home, Ruby witnesses a neighbour's murder.She knows the victim. She knows the killer.She makes an anonymous call to the police and names the murderer.But Ruby didn't tell the truth...Because there's something wrong with Ruby Johnson.Eddie Flynn, conman turned trial lawyer, must defend an innocent man

The ***THE INSTANT TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*** SHE WILL KILL YOUR WORST ENEMY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS KILL HERS. 'Dazzling' SUNDAY TIMES Best Thriller Books of 2023 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes.You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'Unputdownable...one of the most ingenious thrillers I've read in a long time.' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Smart, stylish and fearless - the ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT One dark evening in New York City, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realise they have so much in common. They both feel alone.They both drink alone. And they both desperately want revenge against the two men who destroyed their families. Together, they have the perfect plan.If you kill for me, I'll kill for you... 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling.' TM LOGAN 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library, a captivating story about a young woman who takes a job at the American Library in Paris, where she discovers the power of storytelling and writes her own Parisian chapter...'A sparkling, heartfelt ode to libraries - and to the people who make them magical' KRISTIN HARMELParis, 1995. It's been five years since Lily Jacobsen and her best friend Mary Louise arrived in Paris from their small town in Montana. Determined to establish themselves as artists, they shared a tiny apartment. But when Mary Louise moves out, Lily feels alone in the city of light and needs a new way to support herself. She lands a job as a programs manager at the American Library in Paris, following in the footsteps of Odile, her beloved French neighbour in Montana who told her stories of heroic World War II librarians when Lily was growing up.At work, Lily meets an extraordinary cast of characters - including her favourite writer, struggling students,

OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.''One of the best thrillers I''ve read this year'' ANDREA MARA''Riveting'' LUCY FOLEY--------Evie Porter is not looking for trouble. But trouble has found her... At a party with her fiancé, Evie is approached by a woman. She''s using Evie''s name. And Evie knows it''s a warning.Because Evie Porter is not her real name. It''s her job. The man she''s with is not her future husband. He''s her target. And this woman showing up now can only mean one thing. One mistake and she''s dead. To save herself and escape her employer for good, Evie must set the last perfect trap. Which means using herself as bait...Readers are obsessed with this pulse-pounding thriller: ''Heartpounding. One of the best books of the year'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Gripped from page one'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Makes you gasp out loud'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Riveting'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Terrifically suspenseful'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Phenomenal'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'Makes your palms sweat and your blood run cold; the terrific trial scenes out-Grisham John Grisham' THE TIMES'This guy is the real deal. Trust me.' LEE CHILD'Top notch thrills and courtroom drama' SHARI LAPENAHE'S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE'S BEHIND EVERY MURDER.Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed. Even if they are not guilty. An innocent man, Andy Dubois, faces the death penalty for the murder of young girl.Korn has already fixed things to make sure he wins a fast conviction. The one thing Korn didn't count on was Eddie Flynn. Slick, street smart and cunning, the former con artist turned New York lawyer has only seven days to save an innocent man against a corrupt system and find the real killer.In a week the Judge will read the verdict, but will Eddie be alive to hear it?Praise for the award-winning, Sunday Times Top Five bestseller Steve Cavanagh:'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between

'Plotting that takes the breath away' IAN RANKIN'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZA GIRL IS MISSING. SOMEONE IS LYING.WHO IS DEADLIER... Leonard Howell's worst nightmare has come true: his daughter Caroline has been kidnapped. Not content with relying on the cops, Howell calls the only man he trusts to get her back....THE MAN WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH... Eddie Flynn knows what it's like to lose a daughter and vows to bring Caroline home safe. Once a con artist, now a hotshot criminal attorney, Flynn is no stranger to the shady New York underworld....OR THE ONE WHO BELIEVES A LIE?However, as he steps back into his old life, Flynn realizes that the rules of game have changed - and that he is being played. But who is pulling the strings? And is anyone in this twisted case telling the truth...?A missing girl, a desperate father and a case that threatens to destroy everyone involved... Praise

Following in the tradition of Clive Cussler and Matthew Reilly, Andy McDermott takes us a roller-coaster ride in search of the legendary Atlantis. Archaeologist Nina Wilde believes she hasfound the location of the lost city of Atlantis andnow she wants the opportunityto prove her theory. Someone else though wants her dead! With the help of ex-SAS bodyguard Eddie Chase and beautiful heiress Kari Frost, Nina faces a breakneck race against time around the world, pursued at every step by agents of the mysterious and murderous Brotherhood of Selasphoros.From the jungles of Brazil to the mountains of Tibet, from the streets of Manhattan to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, the hunt for Atlantis leads to a secret hidden for 11,000 years which in the wrong hands could destroy civilization as we know it...

PART OF BBC TWO'S BOOK CLUB BETWEEN THE COVERSTWO SISTERS ON TRIAL FOR MURDER. THEY ACCUSE EACH OTHER. WHO DO YOU BELIEVE?'911 what's your emergency?''My dad's dead.My sister Sofia killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.''My dad's dead.My sister Alexandra killed him. She's still in the house. Please send help.'One of them is a liar and a killer.But which one?********Your favourite authors LOVE Fifty Fifty, the follow-up to the bestselling novel Thirteen:'A terrific writer. He has talent to burn.' Don Winslow'Trust me - it will keep you guessing until the very end.' Ian Rankin'Unpredictable, daring and completely compelling. Top notch writing.' Alex North'Very clever, darkly funny, moving, fast-paced.' Jane Casey'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' Mick Herron'Absolutely brilliant.Addictive, clever, pacy. Eddie Flynn is one of my heroes.' Jo Spain'Intelligent, sophisticated and tense.' Mari Hannah

**Now with an exclusive sneak peek of Book 2**A dark romcom BookTok favourite with morally grey bikers, an opposites-attract stalker romance, and plenty of spice to get your heart racing, perfect for fans of Navessa Allen and Brynne Weaver. Hold on tight for a hell of a ride!__________________________________________________________________________REGANI used to have big dreams.Finish college, make beautiful art, and take over my dad’s business. But his illness wasn’t part of the plan. Neither was his sudden need to keep me locked up in his mansion. Until one night, I came face-to-face with a street biker. Rook Emberson is everything I should fear, yet he’s the only one who’s ever made me feel alive.But loving him means risking everything.ROOKRevenge has always been my plan.I’ve spent years plotting the perfect way to take back everything Regan Fletcher’s father stole from me. When fate puts us together, I know I’ve found the key to his destruction. Regan is everything I didn’t expect,

A fantastical coming-of-age story for fans of whimsical translated fiction | The genre-defining Korean bestseller'Don't we all need a little magic in our lives sometimes?'Open twenty-four hours a day, at first glance The Wizard's Bakery seems like any ordinary bakery where you can buy bread, cakes, and cookies, with a somewhat grumpy man behind the counter.At first glance, that is. Because when the young boy who is our protagonist chooses it as a refuge to escape a difficult family situation, the reality he finds is quite different. Baked with the help of a mysterious blue-haired shop assistant, are sweets and pastries with immense powers, capable of changing diabolical cinnamon cookies to give to those you can't stand, madeleines to fix broken hearts, almond bars to remember the past.But each of these items comes with a warning, regardless of the positive or negative the power contained in the treats inevitably alters the order of the world and sometimes produces dramatic consequences

SAMKIEL AND DIANNA RETURN'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end. Leaving me literally screaming for more. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to get more our morally corrupt heroine who you can't help but root for, along with the giggle inducing banter between her and the heroic god Samkiel' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS .. . Ask her what she ripped from the very heavens.And then ask her if she cares. Betrayed and bloodied, The Hand has failed. After a desperate battle, Nismera, the Goddess of War, now rules the realms as the last remnants of Samkiel's power spill across the sky.Desperate to keep Samkiel safe after almost losing him, Dianna is willing to give up everything to protect him, even if that means sacrificing their relationship itself. But that's not a risk Samkiel is willing to take, even as the stakes grow ever higher. The one true king is poised to return, but when the dust settles, who will tru

!! NOW WITH AN EXCLUSIVE BONUS CHAPTER !! 'Amber's series breaks the rules in the best way. Her main character is strong, capable, and unapologetically powerful. There is no damsel here.This story is filled with fast-paced action, an in-depth world, and a romance that goes from simmer to boil. If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDYDon't miss this addictive BookTok sensation - a perfectly steamy, high-stakes, TRUE enemies-to-lovers, dark epic romantasy!_________________________WHERE THERE ARE GODS, THERE ARE ALSO MONSTERS . .. For a thousand years, the Etherworld has known peace. Until now.Many centuries ago, desperate to save her dying sister, Dianna made a deal with Kaden, a monster far worse than any nightmare. Locked in servitude to him, she is forced to hunt down an ancient relic held by her most dangerous enemies: an army led by Samkiel, the World Ender. After the Gods War, Samkiel hid from everything, denying his crown and deserting his people.Now, an attack on those he

''You must betray or be betrayed. That is the way of the world, daegam.''A devastating and pulse-pounding historical romance that will feel all-too-relevant in today''s world, based on a true story from Korean history || An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop his cruel reign.Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom''s turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, gets abducted to become one of the King''s concubines, Iseul begins her journey to the capital in the hopes of stealing her sister back. Prince Daehyun has lived his whole life in the terrifying shadow of his despicable half-brother, the king. Forced to watch King Yeonsan flaunt his abuse of the common folk, Daehyun aches to find a way to dethrone him once and for all. When Iseul''s and Daehyun''s fates collide, their contempt for each other is transcended only by their mutual h

★歐巴馬2025年夏季選書。★驚悚緊湊、動作十足，極具心理張力，讀來如同動作電影般刺激。★南方氛圍濃厚，火葬場、失落城鎮背景，展現獨特地域與人性的黑暗面。★以深刻描寫家庭創傷與道德選擇聞名的S.A. Cosby，作品屢獲好評。《King of Ashes》是一部扣人心弦的南方犯罪小說，由暢銷作家S. A. Cosby最新力作。故事圍繞一家經營火葬場的家庭——父親車禍意外後陷入昏迷，老大Roman不得不回家，發現弟弟Dante欠下黑幫巨債，姐姐Neveah獨自撐起家業卻身心俱疲。面對殘酷惡勢力，Roman決定以自己的方式救回家人，一場血腥、動盪的家庭復仇劇即將上演——因為，一切都可能付之一炬...A son returning home. A dangerous debt. Secrets about to ignite . . . and a family consumed by flames.Roman Carruthers left the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business behind in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is enjoying a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until he gets a call from his sister, Neveah, telling him their father is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident.When Roman goes home, he learns the accident may not be what it seems. His brother, Dante, is deeply in debt to dangerous, ruthless criminals. And Roman is willing to do anything to protect his family. Anything.A financial whiz with a head for numbers and a talent for making his cli

Two rivals. One holiday. A trip they will never forget. A hilarious and heartfelt new enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity romance, from the rom-com queen, Jo Watson, author of the smash-hit Love to Ha

A super-smart speculative literary thriller which explores the nature of identity and fate, in a world set in the near future, where our sense of who we are is inextricably linked to the digital foot

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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France.''This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable!'' KATE THOMPSON''A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it'' RUTH HOGAN------------------------Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie

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《虎堡魔法師》是《洞》作者路易斯・薩奇爾首部備受期待的成人小說，延續他一貫的幽默與溫暖，編織出一則關於魔法與真愛的奇幻寓言。在遙遠的埃斯誇維塔王國，曾經聲名顯赫的宮廷魔法師亞納托爾，如今卻連變金術都失效了。他唯一的支持者，是善良的公主圖莉亞。但當國王下令他調製「反愛情魔藥」，來打斷公主與一名抄寫學徒的戀情、成全一樁能拯救國家的聯姻時，亞納托爾陷入兩難：他該成就王國的未來？還是守護一段真摯的愛情？一場關於選擇、忠誠與真愛的魔法旅程，即將展開。真愛，真的是最強大的魔法嗎？The highly anticipated debut adult novel from the internationally bestselling and much-loved author of children's fiction and the iconic novel, Holes. In 1523 in a far-away kingdom, the magician Anatole is charged with saving the wedding of the century. The only problem is, none of his potions seem to be working...THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ADULT NOVEL BY LOUIS SACHAR, THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CHILDREN'S FICTION AND AUTHOR OF CLASSIC NOVEL, HOLES.****Is true love the greatest form of magic?Long ago, in a kingdom far away, the magician of tiger castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest in the land, Anatole's spells have dried up. He can't even turn sand into gold anymore. The only one who still believes in him is kind Princess Tullia, an

'Full of twists, the emphasis is on comedy . . .but the extraordinary Holmes can pull the heartstrings too.' THE TIMESThe McMasters Conservatory for the Applied Arts - a luxurious, clandestine college dedicated to the fine art of murder where earnest students study how best to "delete" their most deserving victim. Who hasn't wondered for a split second what the world would be like the object of your affliction ceased to exist? But then you've probably never heard of The McMasters Conservatory, dedicated to the consummate execution of the homicidal arts. To gain admission, a student must have an ethical reason for erasing someone who deeply deserves a fate no worse (nor better) than death.The campus of this "Poison Ivy League" college-its location unknown to even those who study there-is where you might find yourself the practice target of a classmate...and where one's mandatory graduation thesis is getting away with the perfect murder of someone whose death will make the world a much b

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