Romance Books

Book SynopsisSail away to beautiful Croatia for summer sun, sparkling turquoise seas and a will-they-won't-they romance you won't be able to put down!When no-nonsense, down-to-earth Maddie Wilcox is offered the chance to work on a luxury yacht for the summer, she can't say no. Yes she'll be waiting on the posh guests But island-hopping around the Adriatic sea will more than make up for it especially when Nick, her best friend Nina's brother, is one of them.Sparks fly when they meet on board and Maddie can't believe self-entitled jerk Nick is really related to Nina. But in a secret, picture-perfect cove, away from the real world, Maddie and Nick discover they might have more in common than they realiseTrade Review‘A fantastic, huggable, hilarious and addictive read’ The Writing Garnet ‘It’s all about the feels…I absolutely loved it’ The Cosiest Corner ‘Sweet, funny and deliciously heart-warming’ Frankly, My Dear… ‘I've already read it again since I finished it… a true sign of how much I enjoyed it’ Life Appears

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Book SynopsisGet your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new Christmas novel Snowed in for Christmas now! Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Christmas isn't Christmas without a Sarah Morgan novel to inhale, and she’s knocked it out of the heart-warming, uplifting park again’ Laura Jane Williams ‘Comfort reading at its best, all wrapped up in a tartan ribbon. Sarah Morgan will make your Christmas!’ Veronica Henry * * * Sometimes love needs a Christmas miracle… Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. Even if she is spending it alone housesitting a spectacular Fifth Avenue apartment. What she didn’t expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous–and mysterious–owner. Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife’s death looming, he’s isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings… This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist? Now a Channel 5 TV movie, Christmas on 5th Avenue! * * * Readers have fallen in love with MIRACLE ON 5TH AVENUE ‘Another glorious hug in a book. Sarah is my go-to writer for contemporary romance these days. She never ever lets me down!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of Morgan's trademark humour and colourful characters, and a sensual seasonal cheer just right for this time of year. I want to go to New York and stroll down Fifth Avenue RIGHT NOW!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I would recommend this book to all lovers of romance’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘My absolute favourite out of this series, couldn't put it down once I started. Lovely read’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review‘All the makings of perfect chick lit’Best magazine ‘A gorgeously sparkly romance’Julia Williams ‘Sarah Morgan puts the magic in Christmas'Now 'Sarah Morgan continues to hang out on my autobuy list and each book of her that I discover is a treat'Smart Bitches, Trashy Books ‘Full of romance and sparkle'Lovereading ‘The perfect book to curl up with'Heat

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Book Synopsis**PRE-ORDERDAWNLANDS, THE STUNNING NEW NOVEL FROM PHILIPPA GREGORY, OUT NOVEMBER 2022** Number One bestselling author Philippa Gregory's new historical novel tracks the rise of the Tidelands family in London, Venice and New England.  Midsummer Eve, 1670. A turbulent time to seek the truth . . .  A wealthy man waits outside a poor London warehouse to meet with Alinor, the woman he failed twenty-one years before. He has everything to offer: money, land, status. He believes she has the only thing he cannot buy: his son and heir. Meanwhile in New England, Alinor’s brother Ned cannot find justice in the New World, as the King’s revenge stretches across the Atlantic and turns the pioneers against each other and against the American Indians. Then, a beautiful widow, Livia, arrives from Venice. She claims Alinor as her mother-in-law and has come with the news that

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Book SynopsisIn the game of love you can't afford to drop the ball... Zoe’s always been shy. At college, to try to help her, her friend dares her to do the craziest thing she can think of… kiss a random guy. She follows Dylan into a room she thinks is a classroom and ends up seeing a little too much of him. She can hardly kiss him now… not when after their embarrassing encounter and certainly not after he tells her he has a girlfriend. But when he finds out about the dare, the two make a pact… if they ever cross paths again – and they’re both single – they’ll kiss. Two years later, fate intervenes, and they end up as accidental roommates. Now Zoe’s seeing a lot more of Dylan than she bargained for and it’s even harder to resist peeking the second time round.    

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Book SynopsisWhen Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous enough! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!Ren Tsuruga loves Kyoko Mogami! Once Kyoko gets over the shock of the announcement, she’s ecstatic about the news! But in order to protect their privacy and their careers, they have to keep their relationship upgrade a secret. Good thing Kyoko has a long-awaited trip to Dayjowey Land and the filming of her new series to keep her occupied. Will some strange new acquaintances prove to be a little over the top as a distraction, though?

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Book SynopsisUtah, 1888. As one woman awaits her husbandâs return home, a stranger arrives on her doorstep . . .Trade ReviewWeisgarber's exploration of a woman struggling to satisfy her conscience is telling and touching * Sunday Times *The Glovemaker, Ann Weisgarber’s engrossing, troubling, honest-to-goodness third novel, is as stark and touching as the lives described, as tense and testing as the Utah backlands where it’s set, as fine as any fiction you will read this year -- Jim Crace, author of Harvest and The MelodyA tense, taut, historically faithful tale * Saga *Weisgarber, in The Glovemaker, has once again created a heroine of extraordinary grace and courage in a challenging, at times violent, but ultimately sublime landscape. -- Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's DaughterI loved everything about this book – the characters, the plot, the vivid and unique setting – but most of all I loved the fact that it felt so raw and honest -- Juliet West, author of The FaithfulAnother triumph from one of our country’s finest historical novelists . . . Weisgarber gives us a spellbinding, multi-layered heroine whose survival is jeopardized by the harshness of the land and the man she loves. A tale of moral complexity . . . Compelling and suspenseful -- Sarah Bird, author of Daughter of a QueenA compelling story balanced on the knife edge between religion and ethics, crime and sin, compassion and fear -- Mary Doria Russell, author of Doc and EpitaphWhen I first started reading Ann Weisgarber’s new book, I had no expectation that a novel about renegade Mormons in Utah in the 1880’s could turn out to be so precisely suspenseful that, if Alfred Hitchcock were alive, he might snap up the film rights. The Glovemaker is a humane, high-velocity glimpse into the ever-simmering dilemmas of faith and conscience -- Stephen Harrigan, author of The Gates of the Alamo and Remember Ben ClaytonMarvelous . . . This is a rich, powerful, and wholly immersive tale * Publisher's Weekly *Weisgarber makes effective use of early Mormon history to explore moral choice, and compression in language, setting, number of characters, and chronology lends this tale an unusual force * Booklist *Historical novelist Ann Weisgarber beautifully paints the harsh, lonely environment of the Utah Territory . . . while creating tense moments and life-altering revelations of her heroine . . . Weisgarber's strong grip on suspense keeps the pages turning until the last storm passes * Book Page *Ann Weisgarber excels at the slowly unfurling tale, where the characters’ waiting and indecisionbuild tension as deftly as any action sequence. Highly recommend. * Historical Novel Society *Compelling, passionate, and adventurous . . . for readers of Tracy Chevalier * PDE *

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Book SynopsisRead the most captivating historical debut of the year![A] scintillating, swash-buckling debut terrifically fun' SUNDAY TIMESSharp, modern and absolutely delicious' TAYLOR JENKINS REIDFans of Bridgerton will swoon' NITA PROSEKitty Talbot needs a fortune. Love is not requiredShe's got just twelve weeks to find a rich husband and save her sisters and she must use every ounce of cunning and ingenuity she possesses to climb London society if she is to succeed.The only person she can't fool is Lord Radcliffe, who sees straight through her plans, and is determined to stop her at any cost.There is not a day to lose and no one not even a lord will stand in her wayReaders LOVE A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting:Like Bridgerton, but better' ?????The best book I have read in a long time' ?????Sassy, outrageous and bingeable' ?????MUST READ' ?????LOVED it!' ?????Sophie Irwin is going to be an author to watch' ?????An utter delight of a book' ?????Great fun and hugely entertaining' ?????What a chTrade Review‘[A] scintillating, swash-buckling debut … terrifically fun’ Sunday Times ‘Sharp, modern, and absolutely delicious … one of the most fun, romantic books I've read in a long time’ Taylor Jenkins Reid ‘What a sassy, witty, delicious tale [with] a fabulous, fearless heroine’ Sophie Kinsella ‘A thoroughly modern heroine with wit, style and energy … a formidable Austentacious talent’ Janice Hallett ‘Delicious – frothy, gossipy and glamorous’ Daily Mail ‘Charming, witty and infectiously exuberant’ Santa Montefiore ‘Divine – an utter delight’ Nina Stibbe ‘Will fill the Bridgerton-shaped hole in your life’ Red ‘Plucky, witty and bright … Readers of Austen and fans of Bridgerton will swoon’ Nita Prose ‘A diamond of the first water! Shades of Heyer with a dash of modern roguishness … Full of heart and swooningly romantic’ Beth Morrey ‘An addictive read’ Sunday Express ‘Utterly delightful and impossible to put down’ Louise O’Neill ‘[A] whip-smart, beautifully observed, sparkling romance’ Lindsey Kelk ‘Full of spirit and gumption … enormous fun: just what we all need’ AJ Pearce ‘Funny, fresh and original – you’ll want to put it straight on your dance card’ Cesca Major ‘Very clever and hugely entertaining’ Sarah Hilary ‘This is SO much fun. The most pleasing homage to Georgette Heyer with a thoroughly modern sensibility. Tremendous stuff’ Harriet Tyce ‘A huge, warm treat of a book. Refreshing, funny and sparklingly smart … The debut of the season’ Cressida McLaughlin 'A sparkling debut that reads like a turbo-charged Jane Austen’ Joanna Toye ‘I cheered for Kitty as she confronts polite society in her outrageous pursuit of a rich husband….an impressive debut’ Mary Balogh ‘Move over, Mr Darcy! [A] hilarious, sparkling debut! Utterly irresistible’ Eloisa James

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Book SynopsisA FAMILIAR FOE. A BATTLE FOR THE HEART OF A COUNTRY AT WAR WITH ITSELF.South Africa, 1899 - the smouldering hostility between the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State and the British colonies of the Cape and Natal is about to burst into flame. War is coming and no one can prevent it. Colonel Penrod Ballantyne, hero of Abu Klea and Omdurman, is sent to Mafeking, 'the place of stones', to recruit and train men for the fighting ahead. Amber, his wife, the successful novelist, accompanies him - eager to see more of the country her husband is about to risk his life for. But when war is declared, Amber must flee with their baby son and pray for her husband's survival against impossible odds.Eight hundred miles to the south, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney - adventurer, maverick, industrialist - is using his wealth and connections to bankroll the British war effort. His artist wife Saffron, frustrated by stuffy Cairo society, has joined him with thei

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Book SynopsisShould Liv take herself out of the friend zone, or are they better off there?Liv Granger has been flailing through life since her teens. When her brother, Joe, announces his engagement to his long-term boyfriend, Liv realises that she has never been able to commit to anything a career, a fixed address, a relationship and she may, in fact, be a massive loser.With the help of Joe and Henry, her oldest friend, Liv comes up with the Loser List: ten tasks to change her life. The most challenging three dates with the same person. After each increasingly disastrous date, Henry is always there to the rescue. Has what she's been looking for been right in front of her the whole time?Between restraining her mother's wedding planning and doing everything in her power to not be her father's wingman for his various short-lived girlfriends, Liv learns that the path to self-improvement needs to start with a little self-acc

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Book SynopsisIn the wake of Bloody Nativity, Iana has been branded a criminal, while Konoha awoke her powers as a saint. Injured from her escape from the temple, Iana has fallen comatoseand may never awaken. Meanwhile, Konoha begins down the path of the original Dark History, beginning the purification journey that started it all...

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Breathless...Alyan plants the riches of the city with stealthy precision, making the maddening conundrum of Beirut yours...From Lebanon, we visit Syria. We reach back to Palestine. The three nations mirror the imperfect, strained yet inextricable relationship of the Nasr children, now adults...Alyan distilled the fog of displacement and exposes the ways an unfamiliar culture can devour the traits that make us special. And when plumbing the intricacies of race and womanhood, Alyan turns paragraphs into poetry.” — New York Times Book Review "Feels revolutionary in its freshness...The book has all the elements we expect from a family saga, but set against the backdrop of Lebanon’s long, sad history, the narrative stakes are so much higher." — Entertainment Weekly "Beautifully illustrating the complexities, fragilities and flaws of families, this heartfelt novel centers siblings struggling to make a decision about the sale of the family home in Beirut as secrets, bonds and the legacies of war come to the fore." — Ms. magazine “I didn’t think I could love The Arsonists’ City as much as Salt Houses, but I did. It was sharp, thought-provoking. I couldn’t put it down. Hala Alyan is a lyrical force, a much-needed Arab American voice.” — Etaf Rum, New York Times best-selling author of A Woman Is No Man “I don’t exactly understand how Hala Alyan does it—conjures love, sorrow, betrayal, and joy; goes from being funny and warm to incisive and thoughtful—but as a reader, I’m glad that she does. The Arsonists’ City delivers all the pleasures of a good old-fashioned saga but in Alyan’s hands, one family’s tale becomes the story of a nation—Lebanon and Syria, yes, but also the United States. It’s the kind of book we are lucky to have.” — Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind "Alyan’s novel brims with life as the Nasr family’s secrets are revealed, pushing past into present. Spanning across the globe, from Palestine to Lebanon and from Syria to America, each character is housed in pockets of social and identity politics, exile, civil war, and everything in between...They must relive their lives, where love rushes to the fore as quickly as heartbreak." — Arab News "A profound inquiry into what it means to be a family, determine your identity, and hold onto a home — particularly in a world that doesn't always weigh equally the importance of everyone's home, identity, and family...Alyan is virtuosic at portraying the complicated bonds that exist between family members, and she is unafraid to show both the beauty and the despair that come with true intimacy, love, and loss." — Refinery 29 "Simultaneously a sprawling look across five decades at the legacy of unending violence in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon and Syria, and an intimate, heartfelt portrait of a family gathering at their ancestral home in Beirut." — The OC Register "Alyan’s varied talents never cease to amaze." — The Millions "Alyan, author of the award-winning Salt Houses, has written another family saga studded with the same beautiful lyricism...Makes for great fiction." — Lit Hub "A sweeping family saga that examines the insidious long shadow of war...Alyan brings her talents to examine the ongoing crisis of Palestinian displacement in The Arsonist’s City through deeply imagined characters, place-based descriptions that teem with life, and attention to conflicts from past to present day." — Jacqueline Alnes, Electric Literature "Alyan, who is a family therapist as well as a poet and novelist, has a gift for depicting the knotty, messy but ultimately resilient bonds of family love. Though The Arsonists’ City lays bare how civil war and brutal violence impact a single family, it is the everyday, sometimes petty squabbles between husband and wife, brother and sister, parent and child that make this novel both memorable and relatable." — BookPage "This multi-generational story is deeply thought-provoking." — HelloGiggles “No one knows the human heart like Hala Alyan. Her ability to show its unexpected contours is on full display in The Arsonists' City—a book so gorgeously written I found myself reading sentences aloud just to keep them with me a little longer." — Mira Jacob, author of Good Talk and The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing

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Book SynopsisDiscover this 5-star read: Wow' ????? Heartwarming' ????? Uplifting' ????? Thought-provoking' ?????'One of those rare, special and unique heroines'????? A joy to read' ?????What if the people who have the power to change your life are the ones who have been there all alongLike stars in the night sky, freckles are scattered across Allegra Bird's arms, a legacy from her beloved father.Her legacy from her mother is more complicated until one question from a stranger inspires a change. What if it isn't about fitting in, but finding the people who make you who you are? Who would those people be?As she searches for connection, Allegra is about to find out that it is our differences that make life worth living if only someone can help you to join the dots . . .Praise for FrecklesFans will adore this heart-warming story about loneliness and connection' Daily MailFunny, thought-provoking and original'MirrorA warm and bittersweet tale about finding yourself through family and friendship'SundayTrade Review ‘Funny, thought-provoking and original’ Mirror ‘Everything a greedy reader wants: a moving story, absorbing characters, engaging writing and as much of a page-turner as you’d expect’ Irish Times ‘Ahern was born to write and her books to be read by all’ My Weekly ‘Fresh and timely… asking bolding what and who make us who we are, Freckles manages to team wit and wisdom harmoniously’ Echo ‘A beautiful, hopeful book when the world needs hope most… inspiring, life-affirming and full of insight’ Cathy Kelly ‘Freckles is a joyful read about taking a chance on yourself and those around you.’ Betterreading.com.au ‘A life-affirming story about the importance of relationships and of having real-life connections…the story of one young woman’s search to discover her true self and the type of person she wants to be’ writing.ie

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Book SynopsisA REESE''S BOOK CLUB PICKA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''A wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride . . . the most fun I''ve had reading a book in quite a while'' - Taylor Jenkins Reid What if you had the winning lottery ticket that would change your life forever, but you couldn''t cash it in?Lucky Armstrong is tough, talented and in real trouble. Having just pulled off a million-dollar heist with her boyfriend, she''s preparing to start a brand new life, complete with new identity, when everything goes sideways. Suddenly Lucky finds herself completely alone, without the help of either her father or her boyfriend, the two figures from whom she''s learned the art of the scam.When Lucky discovers that a lottery ticket she bought on a whim is worth millions, her elation is tempered by one big problem: cashing in tTrade ReviewA wild and deeply satisfying rollercoaster ride through the world of a con artist with a heart of gold. Propulsive and affecting, Lucky is the most fun I've had reading a book in quite a while * Taylor Jenkins Reid *A riveting caper full of heart, I loved this book! * Karma Brown *This fun romp, with deeper themes of identity, family ties and the meaning of truth in a life built on lies, kept me greedily turning pages late into the night. Perfect for book clubs - or anyone looking for their next unputdownable read * Colleen Oakley *Stapley's gorgeous writing cuts to the bone, and her grifter heroine, both vulnerable and fierce, is driven by a genius premise . . . a gripping, heart-wrenching journey of resilience, hope, and redemption. A stunning read! * Samantha M. Bailey *

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Book SynopsisI never miss.Riot Night changed my life.Coming back to Shadow Grove turned it on its head.I''ve been hunted, stabbed, stalked, tormented, and used. Hate fueled me, lies tore me apart, and in the end, everything I thought I knew turned out to be fake.Except...Riot Night also brought Archer, Kody, and Steele back into my life. No matter how much I''ve fought my feelings for them, no matter how much I''ve hated them or how many of their deceptions I''ve uncovered-I want them in my life. I want to fight for them. All three of them.No one owns me.No one is taking them away.This is my life, damn it, and these guys are mine to keep.If a war is what it takes, then a war is what our enemies will get.

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Book SynopsisOne brave woman will risk her life to save innocent Jewish children in occupied Paris. Paris, 1942. During the dark days of Nazi occupation, Adele Basset continues to teach in her dance studio, providing a beacon of light and hope amongst so much terror and suffering.When the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele realises they are in terrible danger. Only she can save them. Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line to keep them safe.As the war rages, keeping her secret becomes more and more dangerous. Adele starts to question who she can trust and just how far she will need to go to protect the innocent children in her care.She must find a way for them to escape, if they have a chance of making it out of Paris alive... An absolutely heart-breaking and unforgettable novel about the strength of the human spirit and the courage of ordinary people in the d

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Book Synopsis'A lovely, sparkling romantic read!'Trisha Ashley'Heartwarming and romantic' Heidi Swain'Christmas in Paris? Count me in! . . . A slow-burning love story that kept me turning the pages to the end.'Sue Moorcroft*****What could be more magical than Christmas in Paris?When Carys is offered the chance to run a little French café, she leaps at the chance to discover an exciting city where she can dream big.Meanwhile, struggling journalist Mat is living in the City of Love - but he's never found romance himself.Then, a chance encounter changes everything, and it feels like the start of something wonderful. But Carys and Mat are both keeping secrets . . .Can they open their hearts to one another - and maybe even find love, just in time for Christmas?Trade ReviewA lovely, sparkling romantic read! * Trisha Ashley *Heartwarming and romantic * Heidi Swain *Christmas in Paris? Count me in! I loved this Sophie Claire book and know that readers will, too. A slow-burning love story that kept me turning the pages to the end. * Sue Moorcroft *A light-hearted read. Set in Paris at Christmas-time with plenty of snow and sparkling lights to set the scene, this book picks you up and carries you along. It is a love story with food and secrets at its heart. If you are longing to escape, longing for an adventure, whatever time of year, join the gang at the Red Cat Café. * Carol Drinkwater *

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Book SynopsisMarch 1941. As the war rages on, the Buckingham Hotel has become a microcosm of the world. Its ballroom and restaurant are peopled with exiled royal families, politicians and dignitaries, but the beating heart of the Buckingham remains its hardworking, talented staff.  With the heroic Raymond de Guise away fighting in North Africa, his beloved wife Nancy must balance her new position in life- as Head of Housekeeping at the Buckingham, but also as a new mother to their child.  And all the while, mysterious new figures are beginning to take centre stage: a secretive new bandleader from across the Atlantic, an unknown thief pilfering luxury goods from the Buckingham's larders, and a charismatic ghost from Raymond's past, stirring up old memories from his time on the circuit in 1920s Paris. As tensions flare and dark secrets rise to the surface, it's all the Buckingham staff can do to retain their trademark elegance a

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes the next title in the beloved romance series The Wallflowers - perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. ''Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page'' Julia Quinn, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Bridgerton series The Wallflowers: four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takesIt happened at the ball . . . Where beautiful but bold Lillian Bowman quickly learned that her independent American ways weren''t entirely ''the thing''. And the most disapproving of all was insufferable, snobbish, and impossible Marcus, Lord Westcliff, London''s most eligible aristocrat. It happened in the garden . . .When Marcus shockingly - and dangerously - swept her into his arms. Lillian was overcome with a

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Book Synopsis"It's a fun, frothy quintessentially British romcom about a certified chaos demon and a stern brunch daddy with a heart of gold faking a relationship."-New York Times bestselling author Talia HibbertAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTHNamed a best book of the year by Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Washington Post, and more!WANTED:One (fake) boyfriendPractically perfect in every wayLuc O'Donnell is tangentially-and reluctantly-famous. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he's never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Now that his dad's making a comeback, Luc's back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything.To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice, normal relationship...and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. He's a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and he's never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. In other words: perfect boyfriend material. Unfortunately, apart from being gay, single, and really, really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust has settled. Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened.But the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. And that's when you get used to someone. Start falling for them. Don't ever want to let them go.Discover the LGBT romance about exact opposites falling in perfectly imperfect love that New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CHRISTINA LAUREN calls "hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning."Trade Review"Alexis Hall's Boyfriend Material perfectly balances laugh-out-loud-while-reading-alone-in-an-empty-room with those-aren't-tears-in-my-eyes-just-allergies." - Kris Ripper, author of the Scientific Method Universe"FAKE DATING, REAL FEELINGS, BEST JOKES." - Olivia Waite, author of The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics"Boyfriend Material is the joyfully queer British romcom escape book I didn't know I needed. It's absurdly funny and swoonily romantic, with a sharp edge of wit and observation that keeps the story bounding along. An unbridled 'one-more-chapter-oh-no-it's-3am' delight." - KJ Charles"How? How was this book written? My vote is witchcraft. What a study in character development. It's a how-to without even trying. I'm going to treat this novel like I do my favorite cardigan and buy 5 copies for when one wears out. Everyone needs to read this. Brilliance on every single page. Hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning. I LOVE THIS BOOK." - Christina Lauren, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"Alexis Hall is the undisputed master of romantic comedy." - Jenny Holiday, USA Today bestselling author of Mermaid Inn"This is a triumph." - Publishers Weekly, STARRED Review"Downright hilarious...Hall achieves a true balance between romance and comedy, delightfully succeeding at both. " - Booklist, STARRED Review"I'm in awe of Alexis Hall's talent. I don't want the book to end." - Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author"Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!" - Sonali Dev, award-winning author of Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors

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Book SynopsisA sumptuous historical novel set in the court of Elizabeth I, from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl.Now I can be the queen that my mother intended me to be . . . the queen I was born to be.1558. After years of waiting, Princess Elizabeth accedes to the throne of England.But the country is divided, the restoration of the Protestant faith ignites opposition from the church and beyond, and court remains a treacherous place.Many believe that Elizabeth must marry if she is to survive. For Robert Dudley, Elizabeth's ascension is a glorious new dawn, and he quickly positions himself as the young queen's favourite. Dudley is a man of powerful lineage; his father had been a kingmaker at the court of Henry VIII. But Dudley has many enemies, amongst them William Cecil, the queen's most trusted advisor.As powerful families vie for stakes in the emerging kingdom, Elizabeth must secure her own future.Trade ReviewPraise for The Virgin’s Lover: ‘A book to lose yourself in…a simmering mixture of intrigue, lust and betrayal at the court of Elizabeth I, it breathes new life into the suspected love affair between the young queen and Robert Dudley’ Daily Mail ‘Convincing and entertaining’ Daily Telegraph ‘An enjoyable read, and Gregory’s energetic writing carries one along’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Gregory’s success lies in restoring humanity to her historical figures’ Daily Mail ‘Gregory is one of the best chroniclers of the ups and downs of the turbulent Tudors…This superbly plotted drama unfolds like an exquisitely embroidered Tudor ruff’ Sainsbury’s Magazine

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Book SynopsisPersuasion narrates the emotional journey of its protagonist Anne Elliot, who chances upon Captain Wentworth, a suitor she was persuaded to reject seven years earlier, and whose reappearance causes her to reflect on her past decisions and contemplate her marital future.Vividly depicting the society holiday towns of Lyme Regis and Bath and infused with its author's trademark wit, Austen's last completed novel, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, is an entertaining and enduring account of the dilemmas facing young women in the early nineteenth century.Trade Review"As a creative realist, giving to her characters the very body and pressure of actual life, no writer, living or dead, has surpassed her." - John Cowper Powys

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a brand-new contemporary romance series from Sara Cate, the USA Today bestselling author of The Salacious Players' Club. ***Their marriage of convenience is anything butAll Killian Barclay wants is to be left the hell alone. He's had enough heartache to last a lifetime, and he has no more need for love earning him the reputation of a broody Scot and eventually turning his famous ancestral home into a den of iniquity. It doesn't take long for tales of his raunchy house parties to reach the rest of his family, though, inspiring them to hatch a plan to shake Killian out of his routine. New Yorker Sylvie Devereaux is tough as nails as the daughter of famous yet neglectful parents, she's grown a hard shell and keeps everyone at arm's length. So when she sneaks into Barclay Manor during a trip to Scotland to get a glimpse of a famous heirloom, she doesn't anticipate facing off against the brutish, maddening highlander who lives there. And she certainly didn't expect t

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Book SynopsisThe only way to secure her dream is to marry a handsome stranger . . . When Rose and Jack meet, she has just lost her uncle, and with him her dream of owning a coffee shop. Rose wanted nothing more than to open a café in her uncle’s building. But her uncle’s will is clear – the building goes to Rose’s husband. Not to her. Then, his lawyer, Jack, offers an unusual solution… she can marry him. She’ll get the café and he’ll get the building. For some reason, Rose agrees. It might be a marriage of convenience but it’s anything but simple. Despite it being his idea, Jack is unbearably surly... But then he does something that shows Rose he might just have a softer side. Maybe love can start with a contract… but will Rose still feel that way when she learns the full terms of their deal?  

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Book SynopsisDrawing on her own experience, Anne Brontë exposes the isolated world of a nineteenth-century governess in her debut novel, Agnes Grey. Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by historian and biographer, Juliet Barker.Agnes Grey is the youngest daughter of a clergyman. When the family falls on hard times, she insists on finding work as a governess in order to help her family and prove to them that she’s no longer a child. But her idealistic spirit is tested in her first position with the Bloomfield family and their unruly and spoilt children. Next she works for the even wealthier Murray family, whose scheming daughter Rosalie threatens to jeopardize the only bright spot in Agnes’s life: the young curate Edward Weston.Trade ReviewThe most perfect prose narrative in English letters -- George MooreAnne provided her heroine with a hero who was actually nice to women. This still feels revolutionary * Guardian *A compelling Victorian take on the iniquities of the wealth gap * Telegraph *For too long [Anne] has been undervalued as the third-best Brontë. But her fiction, exploring the lamentably still-current themes of addiction and domestic violence and the abuse of vulnerable women working away from home, has a vigour and bracing satirical intelligence which places her in the first rank of what is arguably the greatest ever generation of novelists in English -- Lucy Hughes-Hallett

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Book SynopsisEscape to the beautiful Greek island of Santorini for the wedding of the yearAnna has the perfect life on the island of Santorini with her gorgeous vineyard-owning boyfriend Nikos, and she travels the world for work. So why does she feel that something is missing?When Anna's best friend Elena gets engaged, she should be celebrating with her, but instead it seems to cause cracks in her own relationship that she never saw coming.Nikos is thrilled that Anna''s career is going from strength to strength, but being without her so much has left him feeling disconnected in ways that could have devastating consequences for their future.As celebrations get underway for the wedding of the summer, secrets will be revealed, and ultimatums will be given. In the end, Anna and Nikos must decide whether their love story can have the happy ever after they both desperately wantReaders LOVE Samantha Parks! Wow, what an amazing debut book. Samantha Parks's writing style had me gripped from the very first pTrade ReviewReaders LOVE Samantha Parks! ‘Wow, what an amazing debut book. Samantha Parks’s writing style had me gripped from the very first page’ Faith, Twitter ‘Will 110% make you want to visit Santorini!’ Stacey, The Cosiest Corner Book Blog ‘Gorgeous… thank you Samantha Parks for delightful book!’ Margaret, Netgalley ‘Perfect beach or pool read’ Bee, Netgalley ‘Lovely and heartfelt’ Cheryl M-M’s Book Blog ‘Perfect chick lit!’ Christie, Instagram ‘A glorious summer holiday read’ Ruth, top 100 Amazon reviewer ‘A lovely romance set among rustic villages and white sandy beaches. What more could you ask for?’ Angela, Goodreads

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Book SynopsisWhen everything is lost, can their love survive?Emotional storytelling from the international bestsellerAnnie Madden and her husband Peter seemed to have the perfect life. They had two beautiful children, a wonderful home and each other. That was before everything changed. Now Annie must face a different life, after a devastating event casts a shadow over her family, and their future.When she is offered the chance to pick up her previous career as a writer, Annie is reluctant. Hollywood bad-boy, Senan Donnelly, has scared off every other ghostwriter who has tried to tell his story, so why would she be any different?Travelling to the beautiful coast of West Cork, she discovers a very different side to the Hollywood actor. Annie can feel her heart opening up, but she is not free to follow it. Must she put her own happiness last, or can she dare to turn the page on a new chapter?Praise for Emma Heatherington:A beautiful love story' Woman's WayGripping' BellaTrade Review Praise for Emma Heatherington: ‘Gripping’ Bella ‘A heart-warming romance’ Ulster Herald ‘A beautiful love story’ Woman’s Way ‘A gorgeous will they/won’t they love story, with depth and surprising twists’ Sun ‘A lovely, heart-warming read’ Closer ‘A proper winter heart-warmer’ Heat

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Book SynopsisMoving, romantic, and downright funny! A magical read, perfect for anyone who's ever made a wish.' Samantha Tonge, 5 starsWhat do you do when the one that got away' now won't go away? In fact, he's so determined not to go away that he's literally chained himself to a tree.Fifteen years ago, Felicity Kerr threw caution to the wind and kissed her colleague Ryan Sullivan under the ancient wishing tree along the coast.When Ryan failed to respond to her kiss, Felicity was mortified that she'd read his signals so horrendously wrong and left Lemmon Cove for good.But now Felicity's job brings her back to her hometown, and face to face with Ryan, who is leading a band of octogenarians rallying to save their beloved 300-year-old sycamore from being bulldozed by property developers.The spark with Ryan is still there, but Felicity is guarding a secret and as much as she wants to join the protest by his side, she can't help but hold back.Will Felicity be able to mend her broken heart and find happi

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Book SynopsisA rich and gripping war story that hooked me from the first pageI was effortlessly swept into the drama' USA Today bestseller Andie NewtonDivided by war. Reunited by courage.Phoebe is a volunteer nurse at a Base Hospital in Étaples, France, treating men who've served on hte Western Front. Their courage and resilience inspires her, and though she's meant to keep her distance, Captain Archie Bailey soon captivates her heart.Her younger sister Celia is a nurse at a POW camp on the island of Jersey. These men fight for the forces that bombed her brother and parents, but long hours spent healing them shows her they aren't the monsters she expected.Despite the miles between them, both Celia and Phoebe come to see the commonality in their experiences the sense of community and friendship, the unexpected moments of love and laughter, and a bond so strong that even war can't break itReaders are loving The Poppy Sisters:What a first class read! Definitely recommend it' ?????An excellent and emoTrade Review Readers love Deborah Carr: ‘A ‘mesmerizing’ story of a island captured by the Nazi's in World War II’ Debbie ‘I fell head over heels in love with this book…It brings to light strong female characters, who have bravery and courage to stand up for themselves and for what is right’ Jenny ‘I loved getting to know the characters and truly experiencing their rather unique predicament…a fascinating read to those who enjoy WWII fiction’ Denise ‘Absorbing and full of emotion, compassion and wisdom’ Joan ‘Very well written and a great curl up with a cuppa and get lost in the story kind of book’ Gill ‘Will pull at your heartstrings…beautifully written’ Louise ‘The story was much more meaningful knowing it was written by someone that was from the island…I enjoyed reading about the beautiful island and the community that stuck together to help each other’ Shirley ‘It ticked the boxes of love, family, strength, and character and I would recommend it for others looking for an engaging historical fiction read’ Stacey ‘An emotional story of how life changed for the residents of Jersey during the German occupation’ Ethel

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Book SynopsisFROM THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER ''Evaristo possesses enough ball-busting originality to create whole novels for each of the historical characters she resurrects . . . [she creates] funky yarns so tantalising you want to devour them'' Guardian Meet Stanley Williams: Single, in his thirties, grieving the death of his Jamaican father and wondering if there is more to life than his nine-to-five banking job in a sky-high glass menagerie.Enter Jessie O''Donnell: barmaid, former singer-cum-comedienne, and desperate to get into her rusty old Lady Niva and hit the freeway across Europe. The unlikely pair begin an electrifying odyssey that weaves in and out of history, colliding with the forgotten heroes of Europe''s past. Shakespeare''s mysterious ''Dark Lady of the Sonnet''s, Pushkin and his Ethiopian great-grandfather and the mixed-race Allessandro de'' Medici of Florence are all ready to have their voic

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Book SynopsisNothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself . . . For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side and his King and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can''t understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him . . .And that terrifies him - as well as distances him from his mate. After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world . . . and Mary''s. But Mary is on a jo

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous new historical standalone from the brilliant Charlotte Betts. Perfect for fans of Natasha Lester, Tracy Rees and Santa Montefiore.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy brings her signature angst, drama, and humour to a new standalone romance. When nineteen-year-old Abbey Bly gets the opportunity to study abroad for a year in London, it''s the perfect chance to finally slip out from under the thumb of her beloved but overbearing retired rock star father. She''s ready to be free, to discover herself - but first off, to meet the girls she''s rooming with. That is, until she arrives at her gorgeous new flat to discover those roommates are actually all boys. Charming, funny, insufferably attractive boys. And off-limits, with a rule against fraternizing between housemates after unwanted drama with the previous girl.Abbey has never considered herself a rulebreaker. But soon, she''s lying to her father about her living situation and falling for not one, but two men she can''t have: her rugby-player roommate and a broody musician with a girlfriend. Not to mention, her research for school has gotten her tangled in a deeply hidden scandal of a high nobility family, surrounding her in secrets on all sides. If there''s any hope of Abbey finding love, answers, or a future in London, she''ll have to decide which rules - and hearts - might be worth breaking . . .Praise for Elle Kennedy:''Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too'' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author''A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you'' Vi Keeland, No.1 New York Times bestselling author''Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!'' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisExplore new heights of sensuality in this return to the world of the Psy...Trade Review'Without question, this is one of most original and thrilling paranormal series on the market and each new chapter delivers not only romance and danger, but the evolution of a world. Mind-blowing!' - Romantic Times.

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Book SynopsisJeffrey Archer, whose novels and short stories include the Clifton Chronicles, Kane and Abel and Cat O' Nine Tales, is one of the world's favourite storytellers and has topped the bestseller lists around the world in a career spanning four decades. His work has been sold in more than 100 countries and in fifty-one languages. He is the only author ever to have been a number one bestseller in fiction, short stories and non-fiction (The Prison Diaries).Jeffrey is also an art collector and amateur auctioneer, and has raised more than 50m for different charities over the years. A member of the House of Lords for over a quarter of a century, the author is married to Dame Mary Archer, and they have two sons, two granddaughters and three grandsons.

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Book SynopsisEva Ibbotson was born in Vienna in 1925 and fled to England with her family when the Nazis came to power. She became a writer while bringing up her four children in Newcastle. Her bestselling novels have been published and loved by readers around the world.Her novels for adults, all rich historical romances, convey her deep love of the arts, the Austrian countryside, and the importance of belonging.In 2001, her children's novel Journey to the River Sea won the Nestle Gold Award and was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.Eva passed away peacefully in October 2010 at the age of eighty-five.

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming tale of second chances, sisterhood, and the transformative power of love. Ainsley Keaton's The Beachfront Inn is a captivating tale of resilience, sisterhood, and the pursuit of happiness. Ava Flynn, a once-successful New York attorney, finds herself jobless and heartbroken at 54. When a generous benefactor bequeaths her a house in Nantucket's idyllic 'Sconset Beach, Ava embarks on a transformative journey with her best friends, Quinn and Hallie, each grappling with their own life-altering challenges. As Ava restores the property into a charming bed and breakfast, she meets Deacon Cromwell, a handsome contractor who challenges her insecurities. Ava's long-lost sister, Sarah, arrives on the island, forcing the siblings to confront their painful past and rebuild their fractured relationship. As the women navigate their personal struggles and triumphs, they discover the true meaning of friendship, family, and self-acceptance. Set against the enchanting backdrop of Nantucket, The Beachfront Inn is a heartwarming tale that will resonate with fans of Susan Mallery, Jude Devereaux's Nantucket Bride series, and Elin Hilderbrand. This first installment in the Sconset Beach series is a must-read for anyone seeking a touching story of second chances and the enduring power of love.

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Book SynopsisGet ready for small towns stirred by mystery and desire in The Eden series, intense third story . . .For one year, two months and eleven days Talia Eden loved Foster Madden . . . And on the 438th day that love died. He chose to marry her best friend and she chose to never think of him again.Until years later when he has the audacity to show up in her small hometown of Quincy, begging for her help.The ink on his divorce papers is barely dry, yet he comes armed with apologies and promises. She knows it''s all a ploy. Foster is the king of games and secrets. But he''s got delusions the size of Montana if he thinks she''ll help him train for a world championship fight.Except Talia has forgotten exactly what made Foster famous. The man has dedicated his life to victory. He''s steadfast. He''s determined. And he won''t stop fighting until he''s won her heart.

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Book SynopsisTHE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC SUMMER READ: FORCED-PROXIMITY, ENEMIES TO LOVERS AND GRUMPY/SUNSHINE!A delayed flight won''t stop them from breaking up the wedding of the year . . . Gemma is the maid of honour, but her intentions are anything but honourable. After years of being second best, stuck watching the bride get everything she worked for, losing her promotion on the eve of the wedding is the last straw. Armed with an incriminating video from the hen party, Gemma''s plan to finally get even is in motion: she''s going to stop this wedding. Leon thinks his sister is making a huge mistake getting married. Colossal. The groom is rude and uptight, and he''s turned his sister into someone unrecognisable to their family. If he could just get her alone for one quick, honest conversation, he''s sure he could save his sister from making the biggest mistake of her life. He has to stop this wedding. Francesca a

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Book SynopsisHer husband''s moved out - and her dad''s moved in...Curl up with the page-turning story full of emotion about family, marriage and second chancesIt''s New Year''s Eve, and Iris has just found out that her husband, Adam, is cheating on her. Furious, she kicks him out, and enlists her Dad to move in and help with the children whilst she tries to mend her broken heart.But her Dad soon starts to display signs of Alzheimer''s, and Iris realises that if she loses her partner, she''ll be managing an awful lot on her own. Soon, she realises that Adam wasn''t the only one taking their marriage for granted, and for the sake of the children she decides to give him one more chance. But is it braver to stay than to run? And can anyone fall in love with the same person twice? See what your favourite authors are saying about I Give It A Year:''Emotionally smart and thought provoking'' Clare Pooley, author ofTrade ReviewI GIVE IT A YEAR is an emotionally smart and thought provoking novel about what happens after the boy meets girl and falls in love. Helen Whitaker writes with searing honesty and empathy about the messiness and complexity of relationships. * Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT *I was moved to tears by Helen's words - she has such a way of exploring humanness: our flaws, our hopes, and our fallibilities. I Give It a Year is so well-observed, with a kind eye and an open heart. It's wonderful. * Laura Jane Williams, author of THE LOVE SQUARE *Searingly honest and deeply heartfelt, I Give It a Year is a keenly observed tale of love gone wrong and the things we do to try and make it right again. Whitaker deftly mines the complexity of long-term relationships, exposing both their fragility but ultimately leaving the reader with a real sense of hope. A triumph! * Mike Gayle *Wise and warm and full of 'aha!' Moments - I read it in one sitting (& hold Helen entirely responsible for subsequent sleep deprivation!) * Helen Russell, author of THE YEAR OF LIVING DANISHLY *

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Book SynopsisFrom the USA Today bestselling author of Brutal Birthright comes a dark college mafia romance series a genre that has taken BookTok by storm.Welcome to Kingmakers, the most brutal college in the world.Bound by blood, torn by loveIn the shadowed halls of Kingmakers, a ruthless mafia university, the offspring of the world's most feared families come to master the dark arts of influence and intimidation.Leo, unwaveringly loyal to his childhood friend, Anna, follows her into a world where love is a weapon, trust is a casualty, and survival is the only victory that matters.But the greatest danger comes from Dean Yenin, a Bratva heir with a vendetta as cold as his heart. Dean plans to destroy Leo and take everything he holds dear, starting with Anna.Can Leo win back his soulmate? Or is Anna lost forever?A forbidden friends to lovers romance filled with mystery, suspense, and scathingly sexy bedroom scenes tha

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