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'Ingenious and intriguing' BA PARIS 'I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day’ CAROLINE KEPNES 'I loved it' TM LOGAN 'Engaging and suspenseful' NEW YORK TIMES ‘Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric — I couldn’t put it down’ LUCY FOLEY THE NEW GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM...

Isabelle's archaeologist father dies leaving a puzzle: a mysterious African amulet. But what is it? And why did he want her to have it? On impulse she takes a plane to Morocco to find out. But has Isabelle's curiosity got the better of her? Almost killed in an accident which damages the amulet (revealing more of its secrets), she realises she must be careful. 

Essa may be the queen's daughter, but she's the lowest-ranked of all the Skrathan—elite dragon riders tasked with defending their kingdom. When her sister is killed by enemy pilots from across the sea, Essa has a chance to compete in a deadly challenge to replace her as leader of the Skrathan. But because she has only one arm, no one believes she can win.

Finley Harlow's return to Casar, North Carolina, was meant to be a respite, a chance to heal among familiar faces. Instead, she finds herself ensnared in a chilling game of cat and mouse, where every shadow whispers of danger, and every letter hints at a past unwilling to let go. As she works to restore her old rental house, the walls echo with memories, both comforting and foreboding. Her attempt to rekindle friendships is complicated by the enigmatic presence of Caine Lennox, whose unresolved past with Finley adds layers to her already tangled emotions.

Ace My kid's heartbeat on that ultrasound is the loudest sound I've ever heard in my life. Standing there with Sarah beside me, watching our baby on that screen, I finally understand what it means to have something worth dying for. She thinks I'm just another outlaw who'll abandon her, another...

They say the universe leaves signs to set you on the right path... Mine led me to the wicked beast chained in my father's basement. Lethal. Irresistible. Built for violence. Mikhail Rykov is the dark Bratva prince the Cosa Nostra forces me to marry. To him, I'm a pesky means of settling a debt...

We survived the invasion and beat the aliens. But they left something behind… Killing monsters is what I do. Like my father before me, I fight side by side with my twin brother and my squad to protect our people. Since the invasion, life is dangerous. I know how short it can be, so I live it to the fullest. I work hard on Hunter Squad, I party harder, I love a joke and a good time, and I never get tangled up in relationships. I watched my father’s grief at losing his brother. I almost lost my own twin. I’ll never let myself get in too deep.

Aufgewachsen wie Geschwister, doch sie sind es nicht. Ineinander unwiderruflich verliebt, doch das darf nicht sein. Voneinander getrennt, doch die Herzen auf ewig vereint. Hayley Comings ist auf der Williams Ranch aufgewachsen und so lange sie denken kann, arbeiten ihre Eltern auf dieser. Kane Williams und sie sind wie Geschwister, doch mit den Jahren ändern sich ihre Gefühle. Kane Williams ist der Erstgeborene von Lucia und Warden Williams, die bereits in fünfter Generation eine der größten Rinderfarmen in Colorado betreiben. 10 Jahre, bis sie wegen eines Jobs zurückkommt.

Acht Monate hat Darcy Pembroke gekämpft, um Rafe Kennedy aus ihrem Leben zu verbannen. Die Lügen, die er ihr erzählt hat, die Gefühle, die sie nie zulassen wollte, alles sollte hinter ihr liegen. Doch je mehr sie ihn vergessen will, desto stärker bröckelt ihre Fassade. Denn je mehr Darcy über die Verstrickungen zwischen ihrem Bruder und Rafe erfährt, desto klarer wird, dass alles auf einer Lüge aufgebaut wurde.

Das Meer verändert sich. Es ist ständig in Bewegung – so wie unser Leben. Manchmal stürmisch, wild und ungezähmt. Manchmal sanft, leise oder so klar und still, dass wir uns darin spiegeln können. Keine Woche gleicht der anderen, kein Tag, nicht einmal eine Stunde. Sophie hat genug von ihrem alten Leben. Nach einem tiefen Schicksalsschlag und den endlosen Erwartungen der Geschäftswelt lässt sie Frankfurt und ihre Vergangenheit hinter sich – und wagt in den ungezähmten Weiten Kanadas einen Neubeginn. Doch die Stille der Wälder bringt auch längst vergessene Ängste zum Vorschein.

In the peaceful town of Hollister, secrets from days gone never stay hidden. For Barry Marks, memories of a disastrous military mission haunt every waking moment. He came to Hollister as a last hope. His final chance to change the spiraling trajectory of his future.

Stunned. That's the word when Peyton Brooks, my son's ex, shows up at my door in the middle of the night, asking for protection. Hell, I'm always stunned around her. She's something else—all smiles and curves in one hell of a confident package. Right up my alley. Problem is she's off-limits. Too young, too attractive, and way too much of my kid's ex. Now, she's not just a hottie; she's my job too. Someone offed her roommate, and now her life's in the crosshairs. That's why she came knocking on my door for help.

Across an empty laneway in Paris, through my hotel window, He saw me first. I stopped undressing . . . but only for a moment. The next night, he was waiting for me. He sat there in his expensive suit and watched. No participation. My only acknowledgement was the look of lust in his eyes. It...

Evil aliens plucked me from Earth and did terrible things. My alien rescuers say they want to help, but my body can’t help but shy away. But the more Coplan helps me recover, the more my mind starts to open up. He promises me that the sooner I tell him about what happened, the sooner I can go home.

Bailey Adams discovered she was pregnant a week after her husband’s death. Despite being ruled an accident, Bailey is convinced there was something more going on with her husband than anyone else realized. And when she’s nearly killed in a similar car crash, she’s more convinced than ever that her husband was murdered.

Idalia leaves her castle to marry the new king of the Deep, certain that this union will be the final step in saving her kingdom. She must travel through the Florian Wood, a mysterious place shrouded in legend and myth. Things go awry when the Princess is captured by a band of thieves, and they soon discover that the stories of the Wood weren’t just stories after all.

Under an eternal night, the world has been ravaged by ten years of war between humans and vampires. Kyrene scrapes by as a bounty hunter, bearing a blessed sword from the goddess of justice. But in the wake of a devastating loss, Kyrene commits a crime that makes her a target for mortals and gods alike—and she is still desperate for vengeance.

Alex Gentry doesn't scare easily. Working as an undercover FBI agent in the biker bar he and his brothers co-own, he hangs with deadly criminals in order to gather information. Danger is just part of the family business. But one thing has him terrified: his attraction to Madison Parker. Madison is the cousin of Ramon Alonzo, son and second in command to a notorious drug lord Alex is trying to bust. Alex has befriended Ramon as part of his cover, and Madison has unknowingly become his informant. Falling for her could risk this case - and both their lives.

The fae wanted my life. Their kings want something far worse. Offered as a human sacrifice, I expected to die. I didn't expect to be named their chosen guide… forced to lead four cursed kings through a labyrinth that devours all who enter. But I have no choice. The fae kings have claimed me...

Set amongst the snow-covered mountains of the Austrian Alps, Midnight in the Snow is the story of a forbidden attraction that will reveal long-buried secrets, from Sunday Times bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's, Karen Swan. Award-winning director Clover Phillips is riding high when...