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Book SynopsisFire Child's dark heroine is the young Tessa, who from the age of 12 uses the power of her smile to seduce men, with damaging and dramatic consequences. The novel interplays her chilling and funny diaries with those of Martin Sherman, a dangerous young man who likes to play with fire. We know that when they meet, all hell (possibly literally) will break loose. Meanwhile he stacks shelves at a supermarket, she works at a nearby estate agent's. Both are hiding, leading deliberately dull lives in north London, afraid of what they have already done and what they are capable of. But when they meet, everything changes. Their union is devastating. Hypnotic, vivid and unputdownable, Sally Emerson's blazing love story throbs with lust and black humour.

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Book SynopsisLove was not something I was in search of. Love found me. A love that grew like a weed, unwanted but prolifically consuming. Moat Hill, with all its past grandeur, was drenched in sadness. Scrape the crumbling plaster away from its walls and you’ll find secrets creeping beneath its surface. And the Hall’s master, Mr Evans, my client, would be the catalyst of the grief I feel today. Architect Rosie Rudley’s ambitious desire to further her career unexpectedly changes her life. Arriving at Moat Hill Hall for the first time, she discovers there are secrets preventing her from accomplishing the job. Mr Ralph Evans, her enigmatic client, is uncooperative, using his agent to stand for him. As she delves deeper into the project, boundaries between dreams and reality blur, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to him and his mysterious past. An ominous threat follows her as she works her way into bringing the Hall back to life. Is the project worth the danger she gets herself into and can she trust the people around her?

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Book SynopsisLinda was a young girl who, because of her background in a small village in central Wales, seemed destined for a life of relative obscurity. She was however, blessed with three priceless attributes, breath-taking beauty, a strong work-ethic and a kind heart. The first of these enabled her to rise from her simple background to un-dreamed-of wealth and success. It was the third however, that ensured she used her fame and fortune to the benefit of all those whose lives she touched.

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Book SynopsisMaya, a thirty-something Indonesian, takes a leap of faith from Jakarta to a job as a waitress aboard a European cruise ship. Set in cruise ship cabins and East London pubs, this tragicomedy is a tale of survival, a search for identity, and the hope of finding a harbour in life's stormy sea.

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Book SynopsisOn a romantic evening date with the young, rich, and unbelievably handsome Taemu, Hari is the envy of all women...but little do they know—it’s all fake! She has been trapped into playing the part of his girlfriend to appease his meddlesome grandfather, all the while desperately trying to hide the fact that she is actually an employee at his company! How long can she keep up this nerve-wracking double life?

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Book SynopsisThe five men of Latil's harem have been chosen! From the shy, puppy-like Guesta tothe brash and cunning Tasir, Latil's consorts run the gamut, alike only in their acrossthe-board beauty. And between keeping the intraharem relations in check and choosinga man to spend her first night with, the emperor has her hands full. Thankfully, theever-reliable Sir Sonnaught is there to help her out! But little does Latil know, herclosest knight may be harboring feelings far deeper than loyalty and friendship...

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Book SynopsisA ROMANTIC GETAWAY FOR TWO--FOUR?!Kurumi and ethology professor Keiichirou are more than happy with their peaceful life now that they’ve connected both their hearts and bodies. Things are going well as they continue to explore each other in the bedroom, and the couple even plan a trip together. But even the best laid plans can go awry when both Kanna and Ritsuki invite themselves along!

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Book SynopsisWhen Saki called Yuuta Big Brother, it looked to everyone else like their relationship had taken a big step forward. In reality, it was more like a line drawn in the sand. As their hidden feelings make time spent together increasingly awkward, the two of them explore new relationships and weigh their priorities. Are some things worth holding onto despite the sacrifice, or is it time to let go and move on?

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the witty, charming Rokesby series by Julia Quinn, NYT #1 bestselling author of the beloved Bridgerton books (now a major Netflix series created by Shondaland). A generation before the Bridgertons, there were the Rokesbys...

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Book SynopsisThe savvy, sharp and steamy rom-com inspired by Pretty Woman from bestselling author Meghan Quinn that you won''t want to miss!''PERFECT ROMCOM'' 5* Reader Review''THE BOOK THAT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH READING'' 5* Reader Review''ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS'' 5* Reader Review''Don''t let that cute cover fool you- this is SMOKIN'' HOT, with sexual tension dripping from every page. I was HOOKED from the start, and I devoured it at an alarming rate'' Jeeves Reads Romance''I loved this book. It was without a doubt, the funniest book I''ve ever read'' TaylorsReadThat''The sexual tension between Hux and Lottie was fan-my-face fantastic'' LA. Readsromance_______''How did you two meet?''It''s the question I dread.Because my (not so) meet cute was unexpected to say the least. I was in Beverly Hills, searching for someone to take me on as their bride, you know, as you dTrade ReviewDon't let that cute cover fool you- this is SMOKIN' HOT, with sexual tension dripping from every page. I was HOOKED from the start, and I devoured it at an alarming rate, even for one of Quinn's rom cons. And this IS a rom com, albeit a very tense and steamy one -- Jeeves Reads RomanceTop freaking notch!! I totally have a new favorite MQ book. This story was so laugh out loud hilarious, my kids kept asking what was so funny! The sexual tension between Hux and Lottie was fan my face fantastic. These two take the saying there's a thin line between love and hate to the max. I cannot recommend this book enough -- LA. ReadsromanceI loved this book. It was without a doubt, the funniest book I've ever read -- TaylorsReadThat

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Book SynopsisIf you love the Bridgertons, wait until you discover the Blydons, the debut Regency romance trilogy by the author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to The Bevelstokes, an irresistibly romantic collection by the bestselling author of Bridgerton, now a series created for Netflix by Shondaland

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Book SynopsisA funny, exciting, fast-paced duet from Julia Quinn, the bestselling author of the global phenomenon Bridgerton, now a series created for Netflix by Shondaland

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Book SynopsisThe author of the “swoon-worthy debut” (Harper’s Bazaar) The Charm Offensive returns with a festive romantic comedy about a woman who fakes an engagement with her landlord…only to fall for his sister. One year ago, recent Portland transplant Ellie Oliver had her dream job in animation and a Christmas Eve meet-cute with a woman at a bookstore that led her to fall in love over the course of a single night. But after a betrayal the next morning and the loss of her job soon after, she finds herself adrift, alone, and desperate for money. Finding work at a local coffee shop, she’s just getting through the days—until Andrew, the shop’s landlord, proposes a shocking, drunken plan: a marriage of convenience that will give him his recent inheritance and alleviate Ellie’s financial woes and isolation. They make a plan to spend the holidays together at his family cabin to keep up the ruse. But when Andrew introduces his new fiancée to his sister, Ellie is shocked to discover it’s Jack—the mysterious woman she fell for over the course of one magical Christmas Eve the year before. Now, Ellie must choose between the safety of a fake relationship and the risk of something real. Perfect for fans of Written in the Stars and One Day in December, Kiss Her Once for Me is the queer holiday rom-com that you’ll want to cozy up with next to the fire.Trade Review“Cue snowbound high jinks, four-way romantic entanglements, a hilarious set of relatives and enough musical earworms to last you till January. That’s right, this is the queer women’s “While You Were Sleeping” you didn’t know you needed this Christmas season.” —The New York Times “Fans of Alison Cochrun’s debut, The Charm Offensive, will love her new queer romance . . . . Read this sexy, insightful, and utterly charming book.” —Buzzfeed“Cochrun’s cozy second novel is chock full of holiday cheer, pop music, and queer happy endings… Ellie and Jack’s love story is gentle, and readers will appreciate every grand gesture, whether it takes place on a snowy bridge, a ski lift, or even a dingy dive-bar bathroom. A heartwarming queer romance reminiscent of Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas.’” —Kirkus Reviews“[T]his holiday-themed romance is sure to warm even the coldest reader’s heart.”—Library Journal“A sparkling winter wonderland, quirky family traditions, and a messy ‘love trapezoid’ make the yuletide gay in this earnest queer rom-com… it’s delightful to watch this clever spin on the fake dating trope unfold. This is a winner.” —Publishers Weekly "Dizzyingly adorable and brimming with laugh-out loud humor, Kiss Her Once for Me is the new rom-com gold standard. Alison Cochrun writes with palpable compassion, tenderness, and heart that makes every page a memorable one. I swooned, squealed, and shrieked my way through this absolute masterpiece." —Mazey Eddings, author of Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake“Beautifully tender and delightfully sexy, Kiss Her Once for Me is the holiday romance of my dreams. A cozy, cinnamon-scented hug of a book.” —Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care"Kiss Her Once for Me is a gift of a story. Capturing the festive charm and nostalgia of the season, the fresh-fallen-snow wonder of falling head over heels, this holiday romance also reminds us that giving and receiving love can be as tangled as a knot of Christmas lights, yet with patience and perseverance, finally unwound, no less beautiful, the glowing joy we all deserve." —Chloe Liese, author of Two Wrongs Make a Right"Big-hearted, affirming, and dreamy—Kiss Her Once For Me is an ode to those in search of love, family, and a new lease on life." —Timothy Janovsky, author of Never Been Kissed"Cochrun’s writing is by turns whip-smart, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable. Kiss Her Once For Me is both a queer celebration and subversion of romance tropes, along with being a love letter to Portland and an incisive exploration of family, art, and failure. Jack and Elle’s swooningly romantic love story will make even the most cynical among us believe in the magic of snow days." —Anita Kelly, author of Love and Other Disasters

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Book SynopsisA witty and deeply romantic modern reimagining of Disney's Tangled, by the New York Times bestselling author duo Christina Lauren, part of the acclaimed and bestselling Meant to Be collection.She has a dream. He has a plan. Together they'll take a leap of faith.Ren has never held an iPhone, googled the answer to a question, or followed a crush on social media. What she has done: Read a book or two, or three (okay, hundreds). Taught herself to paint. Built a working wind power system from scratch. But for all the books she's read, Ren has never found one that's taught a woman raised on a homestead and off the grid for most of her twenty-two years how to live in the real world. So when she finally achieves her lifelong dream of attending Corona College, it feels like her life is finally beginning.Fitz has the rest of his life mapped out: Graduate from Corona at the top of his class, get his criminal reco

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Book SynopsisDON''T MISS MIKE''S NEW NOVEL A SONG OF ME AND YOU - AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year: Pageturners. The 2021 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists'' Association.A heart-warming novel about family, friendship and human connection.''Hubert Bird stole my heart'' Beth O''Leary, author of The Flat-Share and The Switch''Lovely, emotional, uplifting'' Libby Page, author of The Lido''A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting look at isolation'' GuardianIn phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun and friendship.But Hubert Bird is lying.Something has made him turn his back on people, and he hardly sees a soul.So when his daughter announces Trade ReviewA heartwarming story about the power of community and human connection. Hubert Bird stole my heart. * Beth O’Leary, author of The Flat-Share and The Split *A lovely, emotional, uplifting book about loneliness and community * Libby Page, author of The Lido *Mike takes ordinary people and makes them extraordinary. Hubert Bird is a gentle hero and I loved him. All The Lonely People is a book that is perfect for the times we live in, but also one to treasure for many years to come * Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things *A tremendous read, as always. A funny, warm, heartbreaking, wonderful story about family and friendship and the power of caring in an imperfect world. Hubert, Ash & the gang are unforgettable characters * Tracy Rees *I'm such a fan of Mike's, and think this is absolutely his best yet. The characters are so warm and so real, and the issues of loneliness and displacement are so very topical and important * Clare Mackintosh *Mike Gayle is on World Beating Form with All the Lonely People. It's the right book at the right time and you're going to love it * Jenny Colgan *A moving and uplifting story about unknown, possibly unsung heroes. I loved it * Katie Fforde *An uplifting read of family, love and overcoming isolation * Prima *This author's books just get better and better - this thoughtful novel is warm, funny and gives you all the feels * Good Housekeeping *Mike Gayle is on a winning streak . . . a keen reminder that the smallest gestures are the most powerful. Heart-warming * Magic Radio Book Club *A lovely uplifting and heartening read that feels incredibly relevant to our current times * Culturefly *Mike Gayle strikes a chord with this novel . . . it feels relevant to our times * On Magazine *A moving, thought-provoking story about the power of friendship and community, with characters you'll fall in love with. A timely exploration of family, loss and loneliness that's full of humour and heart * Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You *Timely and poignant . . . Mike Gayle's writing is beautiful and engaging and All the Lonely People is both heartbreaking and uplifting, devastating and thought-provoking. It is the kind of book you will want to press into the hands of everyone you know and tell them to read immediately * Press Association *Tender, funny and uplifting, it's the ideal isolation antidote * Fabulous *Heartbreaking, yet also uplifting and thought-provoking * The i *Tender, humorous and uplifting - reading this is the uplift we all need * Women's Weekly *The loveliest story - we want to be friends with Hubert! * Bella *A charming story packed with endearing characters and plenty of humour and insight * Candis *As always, Mike Gayle's characters wrap around you like a cosy cardigan, while threads of love, race, friendship, community and old age weave through the pages and into your heart . . . thought provoking * My Weekly *Outstanding... Despite heartbreak and pain, this is a heartwarming story of community and connection * Daily Mirror *Mike Gayle is on fine form in this moving novel . . . A great summer read * Independent *I defy you not to cry . . . funny and sincere, sweet and emotional, this is the sort of thing to read in one sitting, and it'll make you more appreciative of the people around you * Woman's Way *Make sure, like Hubert, you have a nice clean hanky; you'll need it * Saga *Charming . . . it'll warm your cockles * That's Life *The author tackles racism, addiction and dementia, weaving a heart-warming, hopeful story of community and connection. Outstanding * Mirror *

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Book SynopsisTRANSLATED BY MAX HAYWARD AND MANYA HARARIBanned in the Soviet Union until 1988, Doctor Zhivago is the epic story of the life and loves of a poet-physician during the turmoil of the Russian Revolution. Taking his family from Moscow to shelter in the Ural Mountains, Yuri Zhivago finds himself embroiled in a battle between the Whites and the Reds, and in love with the beautiful nurse Lara.Trade ReviewThe first work of genius to come out of Russia since the Revolution -- V.S. PritchettOne of the great events in man's literary and moral history -- Edmund WilsonBelongs to that small group of novels by which all others are ultimately judged -- Frank Kermode * Spectator *Not since Shakespeare has love been so fully, vividly, scrupulously and directly communicated -- Isaiah Berlin * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE BETTY TRASK AWARDWINNER OF THE SOMERSET MAUGHAM AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZEOn a street in a town in the North of England, ordinary people are going through the motions of their everyday existence street cricket, barbecues, painting windows A young man is in love with a neighbour who does not even know his name. An old couple make their way up to the nearby bus stop. But then a terrible event shatters the quiet of the early summer evening. That this remarkable and horrific event is only poignant to those who saw it, not even meriting a mention on the local news, means that those who witness it will be altered for ever.Jon McGregor''s first novel brilliantly evokes the histories and lives of the people in the street to build up an unforgettable human panorama. Breathtakingly original, humane and moving, If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things is an astonishing debut.Trade Review‘My book of the year. A magical, spellbinding, profound novel’ Maggie O’Farrell, Daily Telegraph ‘A sensationally accomplished debut … a convincing and moving vision of contemporary Britain’ Sunday Times ‘This is a novel of wonders’ Observer ‘This novel owes as much to poetry as it does to prose in its hypnotic portrait of industrialised society … An assured debut’ The Times ‘This is an ordinary world, shabby and melancholy, but McGregor describes it with mesmeric power … you won’t read anything much more poignant than this’ Daily Telegraph ‘This is ecstatic writing, suffused with delight both at the things evoked and at the language that can recreate them … McGregor’s conviction will carry them a long way’ TLS ‘A dream of a novel … It is not every novelist who has the gift, as Jon McGregor does, of reminding his readers of that heaven in a wild flower, that infinity in a grain of sand’ The Times ‘McGregor's publishers must be openly rejoicing …If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things is the work of a burning new talent’ Daily Mail ‘McGregor is an exemplary archivist of the humdrum … written by someone who detects so passionately the remarkable in the everyday’ Spectator ‘Extraordinary … McGregor’s triumphant prose-poem of ordinariness has a very contemporary kind of spirituality about it’ Sunday Times ‘Wonderful … Full of gentle wonder and blinding insight … He has annotated the miracle of life’ Glasgow Herald

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Book SynopsisIn this initiatic novel, bestselling author and acclaimed spiritual teacher Barbara Hand Clow weaves an erotically charged story of romance, deep earth forces, psychic powers, the aristocracy, and Vatican world control revealed by an ancient ruby that inspires mystical visions. Set in Rome in 2012, the story follows Sarah Adamson, a beautiful young Catholic graduate student from Boston studying at the Vatican Library for her thesis on the first Christian heretic, Marcion of Pontus. She is being courted by two utterly different men: Simon Appel, a descendent of the kabbalist Isaac Luria who covers Vatican affairs for the New York Times, and Armando Pierleoni, the scion of an ancient Italian aristocratic family with strong ties to the Vatican. After a terrible encounter with the dark side at a castle in Tuscany, Sarah is given a ring set with a ruby crystal, a powerful stone that was once the third eye of an ancient Buddha statue in Nepal. With the mystic ring on her finger, Sarah’s visionary abilities are ignited. She remembers her past life as the Sibyl of Cumae, a Roman oracle whose powers are now being channelled by the Vatican to maintain world control. As Sarah’s research and visions reveal the cause of evil in the Church and Simon’s reporting exposes the depth of the sexual abuse scandals surrounding the Vatican, the two form an alliance with an ex-lover of both Simon and Armando, Claudia, who describes secret priestly power rituals going on in Vatican City. As the heightened energies of the winter solstice of 2012 arrive and 2013 dawns, will Simon and Sarah be able to harness their divine powers for transformation? Will the Vatican seek new direction as it elects a new pope? Revealing the very nature of how evil gets into the world, this novel of romance, mystery, heresy, and spirituality uncovers the esoteric foundations for the emergence of a golden new age.Trade Review“In the midst of this irresistible novel, Barbara Hand Clow weaves very real stories of the scandalous inner workings of the Vatican. Her inclusion of accurate information about the deep-seated sexual abuse issue, the corrupt power plays, and the equally corrupt churchmen who have sustained it only adds to the fascination of the main story line.” * Thomas Doyle, Catholic priest and coauthor of Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes *“Barbara Hand Clow has chosen a romance-style genre of fiction to take the reader deep into the hidden history, and profoundly disturbing practices, of the religious power center of the planet—the Vatican. With Clow’s usual impeccable level of research and profound personal insights, Revelations of the Ruby Crystal reminds us that we have entered a time of awakening from a deep trance induced by the church and other power structures around us.” * Regina Meredith, host of Open Minds on Gaia *“This book draws you in from the very first page with believable characters, stimulating interactions, and compelling subject matter. Truly a superb novel for everyone interested in the origins of civilization and the mysteries of the universe, and this is just the beginning! Make way for a powerful new literary saga in your life!” * Andrew Collins, author of The First Female Pharaoh *“Barbara has done it again. She has given readers a great gift with this book. Revelations of the Ruby Crystal reveals her mastery of the written word. This book is a doorway into another place filled with great truths, relevant knowledge, and modern-day mysticism. The synchronistic magic she weaves within her character’s adventures, and the love story that evolves between them, is an example of the full bloom of human potential.” * Hillary Raimo, founder of Love . . . Breathe . . . for Earth *“Played out in the story of uncovering the abusive power of male sexuality at the heart of the Vatican, this romance offers an introduction to what is a significant religious movement by providing insight into the character and attraction of the Gnosticism of New Age belief and practices. A page-turning novel of love and desire, abuse and corruption, and the cosmic quest for redemption, this is the best of introductions to the appeal of astrology and New Age spirituality over and against common perceptions of Christian faith and the Church.” * Timothy F. Sedgwick, Ph.D., Clinton S. Quin Professor of Christian Ethics at Virginia Theological Se *“Barbara Hand Clow’s Revelations of the Ruby Crystal opened my eyes even further to the world-creating artistry—the ‘fictive power’—of the imagination to shape our world and influence our souls. The story that she weaves is a perfect example of how storytelling is the shamanic art par excellence that helps us to de-literalize our own reading of the world and remember who we are.” * Paul Levy, author of Wetiko and Undreaming Wetiko *“A well-researched narrative with intriguing insights seamlessly blended into beautiful evocations of the Italy of our dreams.” * Carol M. Cram, author of The Towers of Tuscany *“Esoteric Christianity, buried secrets, psychic powers, karma, and kundalini entwine in this lush, vivid erotic romance set fittingly in eternally romantic Rome.” * Peggy Payne, author of Cobalt Blue and other novels of sex and spirituality *“As a software trainer and developer and a published author of two books on word processing, I often encounter many technology users who are longing for a vision of what might be possible as a ‘next step’ in our evolution. Revelations of the Ruby Crystal is a divinely inspired web of transcendent energy that has a magnetic appeal. This book is a visually rich, sensual, non-social-media-driven trans-Atlantic adventure using revelatory information about the historical past that moves us through a complex romance quite unlike any that has ever been written. A must read!” * Marianne Carroll, business productivity consultant *“Revelations of the Ruby Crystal is a gift for anyone interested in unmasking a time line of deep secrets and hushed discoveries about the life of Jesus; the ossuary of Peter found in Jerusalem; the earliest years of Christianity; Marcion, a so-called heretic; and Christianity’s critical ‘wrong turn’ and its eventual takeover, distortion, and corruption by the Roman patriarchy. The intense dramas are played out against the backdrop of a powerful paradigm shift jolting world events into chaos, the Vatican into a meltdown, and a time of transformation into the ethers, finally welcomed in Rome by the surprising and sudden election of Pope Francis, the ‘revolutionary.’ It is an intense, exciting read.” * Jean Richard, polarity therapist for ritual abuse *Table of ContentsPART ONE The Sibyl of Cumae 1 Rome 2 Reviving the Sibyl 3 Borghese Gardens 4 The Vatican Museum 5 A Visitor in Rome 6 Dinner at Alfredo’s7 A Dinner in Tuscany 8 The Golden World 9 Ossuaries and Etruscan Tombs 10 The Limestone Grotto11 What about Marriage? 12 Shelter Island 13 Simon Magus 14 Summer Giulia 15 Sister Hildegard 16 A Home in Rome 17 The Lady of Villa Giulia 18 The Ruby Crystal PART TWO Armando’s Redemption19 The Parents’ Dinner 20 A Stormy Night 21 St. Peter’s Bones22 Caves under the Vatican 23 Old Friends 24 Thanksgiving 2012 25 The Wedding26 Sarah Meets Claudia 27 December 2012 28 Lake Avernus and Baia 29 Between the Sheets in Roma30 The Shadow of Moloch 31 The Pierleoni Garden 32 Armando’s Analysis 33 Orvieto Cathedral 34 Two FathersPART THREE The End of the Mayan Calendar 35 The Pope Resigns! 36 Claudia and Armando 37 Via Lombardia 38 The First Quartet 39 The Conclave 40 The Painter and the Photographer 41 The Fonte Gaia 42 La Sagrada Familia About the Author

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Book SynopsisTo most, Quan is a surly, underachieving playboy. Anna dislikes him, or so she tells herself. She will never admit that she harbours a secret crush on Quan, especially because he only has eyes for her charismatic younger sister Camilla. Now, with her sister's engagement on the line, Anna must bury her anxieties and overcome her OCD to try and seduce Quan and save her sister's impending marriage. But when Quan discovers Anna's true intentions, he's forced to confront his own hurtful past and learn to forgive, while Anna must face her greatest challenge: truly opening herself up to love.Trade ReviewWith serious moments offset by spot-on humor, this romance has broad appeal, and it will find a special place in the hearts of autistic people and those who love them. * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review on The Bride Test * It's one of the best books I've read in a very long time. It's funny, sad, poignant and impossible to put down. * Christine Feehan, author of Dark Promises on The Kiss Quotient * [Hoang] has truly found her voice - an important, entertaining, skilful voice at that. * Independent Online on The Bride Test * AWESOME. Adorable, sexy, smart. Exactly the book I wanted to read! * Christina Lauren, author of Love and Other Words, on The Kiss Quotient * Smart, honest, and achingly romantic, just as sexy as it is sweet. * Taylor Jenkins Reid on The Bride Test * Such a fun read... Original and sexy and sensitive. * Roxane Gay on The Kiss Quotient *

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Book SynopsisSweetpea TV series starring Ella Purnell coming out on Sky Atlantic in October!Victim. Murderer. Serial Killer. What next?Since confessing to her bloody murder spree Rhiannon Lewis, the now-notorious Sweetpea killer, has been feeling out-of-sorts.Having fled the UK on a cruise ship to start her new life, Rhiannon should be feeling happy. But it's hard to turn over a new leaf when she's stuck in an oversized floating tin can with the Gammonati and screaming kids. Especially when they remind her of Ivy the baby she gave up for a life carrying on killing.Rhiannon is all at sea. She's lost her taste for blood but is it really gone for good? Maybe Rhiannon is realising that there's more to life than deathReaders are LOVING Dead HeadI absolutely loved it! Team Rhiannon' NetGalley reviewer ?????Deliciously dark' NetGalley reviewer ?????A truly brilliant comedy thriller series' NetGalley reviewer ?????Trade Review Praise for C.J. Skuse ‘This darkly comic novel…has the potential to become a cult classic.’ Daily Mail ‘Filthy and funny… a compulsive read’ Sunday Times ‘This isn’t a book for the squeamish or the faint-hearted … think Bridget Jones meets American Psycho’ Red ‘Dark, depraved and devilishly delicious. A full throttle savage and satirical thriller’ John Marrs, author of The One ‘Hilarious, refreshing, dark and memorable. It doesn’t disappoint, I loved it’ Phoebe Morgan ‘You MUST read this book especially if you like your (anti) heroes dirty-mouthed, deadly and dark, dark dark. ADORED IT' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle ‘Pitch dark, laugh-out-loud hilarious – the Sweetpea series is pure genius escapism’ Susi Holliday ‘Fascinating, intriguing and twist after twist in the tale’ Suzy K Quinn ‘Dark and wickedly funny, and as dry and acerbic as Fleabag, it’s hard not to love Rhiannon Lewis’ Claire Allan ‘Sweetpea hits all the right buttons. A dark, twisted read about a female serial killer with dollops of humour, sarcasm and a lightweight approach…keeping you gripped and on the hook, both smiling and squirming.’ Maxim Jakubowski, Lovereading ‘Witty, vulgar, sweary, darkly funny, but enthralling – a must-read for thriller fans’ My Weekly ‘This book is OUTRAGEOUS’ Compulsive Readers ‘This anti-hero is psychotic without doubt, sexually voracious and incredibly funny’ Shots magazine

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Book SynopsisThe highly anticipated final book in the beloved LUX series from bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout!THE LINES BETWEEN GOOD AND BAD HAVE BLURREDThe world changed the night the Luxen came. And I stood by and watched as Daemon threatened to obliterate every last human and hybrid on Earth.Daemon will do anything to save those he loves, even if it means betrayal. But when it quickly becomes impossible to tell friend from foe, and the world is crumbling around us, we may lose everything to ensure the survival of our friends. . . and mankind.

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Book SynopsisPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel Beach House Summer now – coming May 2022! Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘Joyful, uplifting and overflowing with love. Sarah’s writing speaks straight to my heart’ Cathy Bramley ‘Everything a romantic novel should be – an absolute delight’ Veronica Henry * * * Great friends. Amazing Apartment. An incredible job. Paige has ticked off every box on her perfect New York life checklist. Until disaster strikes and instead of shimmying further up the career ladder, Paige is packing up her desk. Her brother’s best friend Jake might be the only person who can help her put her life back together. He also happens to be the boy she spent her teen years pining after, and Paige is determined not to repeat her past mistakes. But the more time she spends with Jake, the more Paige realises the one thing that was missing from her world all along: The perfect New York love story… * * * Readers have fallen in love with SLEEPLESS IN MANHATTAN ‘Sarah Morgan makes you fall head over heels in love with her characters’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sarah has out done herself with this one for me. I think this is my very favourite book of hers to date!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real romance book to snuggle up with, an excellent story with even better characters. Loved it . . . [I] am hooked’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sarah morgan is my favourite author by far. Cant wait for next book in series’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review ‘A gorgeously sparkly romance about letting go and learning to love again. The perfect Christmas read!’ — Julia Williams on Christmas Ever After. 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

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Book SynopsisSarah creates such a sizzling dynamic on the page . . . I can''t recommend this book and author enough. You won''t regret it!' Reader review ?????A fabulously delightful book . . . Highly recommended! A brilliant read' Reader review ?????Full of wonderful emotion, true love, children and the compulsory canine friend' Reader review ?????Loved every word! Sarah Morgan knows how to build a world that totally captivates you' Reader review ?????It has it all, loveable characters, a gripping storyline and the gorgeous setting of Puffin Island . . . First time in forever is a definite must read!' Reader review ?????* * *Happily-Ever-After isn't on Emily Donovan's agendaEmily's been too swept up in a challenging year of firsts, from becoming a stand-in mum to her niece Lizzy to moving to remote but beautiful Puffin Island, to think about love.But that's before charismatic local yacht club owner Ryan Cooper kisses herRyan knows Emily has a complicated past that she's struggling to face. So he makes it his mission to help her unwind and enjoy the chemistry they share.Can the welcoming community of Puffin Island work their magic on Emily and get her to take her biggest leap of trust yet putting her heart in someone else's hands?Fall in love with the Puffin Island series from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Morgan. Perfect if you love: ??Small town romance??Single parent romance??Found family* * *Praise for Sarah MorganI love Sarah's novels because they are a burst of pure happiness' Cathy KellySarah Morgan has the ultimate golden touch for me no other author makes me lose myself in a world like she does' Laura Jane WilliamsSarah's writing speaks straight to my heart' Cathy Bramley

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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 SynopsisAt the heart of a tiny community in a remote village just inland from the Aberdeenshire coast stands an unexpected lighthouse. Built two centuries ago by an eccentric landowner, it has become home to the only bookshop for miles around.   Rachel is an incomer to the village. She arrived five years ago and found a place she could call home. So when the owner of the Lighthouse Bookshop dies suddenly, she steps in to take care of the place, trying to help it survive the next stage of its life.   But when she discovers a secret in the lighthouse, long kept hidden, she realises there is more to the history of the place than she could ever imagine. Can she uncover the truth about the lighthouse’s first owner? And can she protect the secret history of the place?Praise for Sharon Gosling's first novel, The House Beneath the Cliffs:‘A wonderfully wise and beautifully written story about finding the courageTrade Review‘A warm, romantic mystery, beautifully structured and feelingly written’ * Daily Mail *'The central themes of home and homelessness, love and loss, art and history, are all woven skilfully into this bookish mystery. Dialogue is sharp and believable, and the mystery of the lighthouse’s history keeps you guessing' * Cumbria Life and Bury & West Suffolk Magazine. *'atmospheric tale' * The People’s Friend *

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Book SynopsisAlthough they've started going out, Akatsuki inadvertently continues to make contact with Fumi as though nothing has changed at all, even coming into her futon without asking. Fumi, however, is more conscious about it than ever before. With their feelings about dating out of sync, the two are at a loss as to what to do...

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Book SynopsisPre-order your copy of Sarah Morgan’s new novel Beach House Summer now – coming May 2022! Praise for Sarah Morgan: ‘I laughed, I cried, I held my breath. I absolutely adored it’ Cathy Bramley ‘The perfect book to curl up with’ Heat * * * True love can be hard to find. Even when it’s been right under your nose all along… After witnessing the fallout of her parent’s divorce, love has never been a priority for garden designer Frankie Cole. The only man in her life is her friend Matt–but that’s strictly platonic. If only she found it easier to ignore the way he makes her heart race… Matt Walker has loved Frankie for years but, has always played it cool. Until he uncovers new depths to the girl he’s known forever, and doesn’t want to wait a moment longer. Matt knows Frankie has secrets and has buried them deep, but can he persuade her to kiss him under the Manhattan sunset? * * * Readers have fallen in love with SUNSET IN CENTRAL PARK ‘Sarah Morgan is my go-to author when I want a read that will make me smile. I love her books and this one didn't disappoint’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This second book in the series is as equally delicious as the first’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely brilliant read. Couldn't put book down once I started it’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Once again we are treated to a great story that is wonderfully romantic, gives you smiles and warm fuzzy feelings’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review‘Morgan’s novel delivers the classic sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic experience.’ – Publisher’s Weekly ‘Perfect chick-lit’ – BEST magazine ‘Her dynamic prose like narrative is eloquent, the laugh-out-loud humor lightens the load and both her big-city and small-town settings are perfect’ – RT Book Reviews ‘Another winner from Sarah’ – Annie Cooper’s Book Corner ‘I am fairly certain there will never be a Sarah Morgan book that I won’t love. This was no exception. My very favourite book of hers to date!’ – Erin’s Book Choice ‘A fun loving story with the sprinkling of magic I love in Sarah Morgan’s books.’ – Sarah Mackins ‘Simply gold! A spectacular storyline.’ – A page of Fictional Love ‘Fresh, romantic, complexity and heart! Sleepless in Manhattan is everything you want in romance!’ – Chicks that Read ‘Sleepless in Manhattan is Sarah Morgan at her best.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads

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Book SynopsisThe exquisite illustrations of Marjolein Bastin meet timeless text in this elegant special edition of an American masterpiece. The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series is a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of the timeless American classic Little Women, the story of the March sisters and their journey from childhood to adulthood during the American Civil War. Beyond bringing these stories to life, Bastin’s series adds elaborately designed ephemera, such as a self-made newspaper, a map, an invitation, and more. Whether an ideal gift for a Louisa May Alcott devotee or a treat for yourself, The Marjolein Bastin Classics Series,as a set or individually purchased, is perfect for anyone who feels a connection to enduring literary gems.Discover anew the world of Little Women. The 1860s, the turbulent days of the American Civil War, and four sisters as different as they could be: Meg, who likes to approach everything rationally and reasonably; Jo, a nonconformist with literary ambitions; tender Beth, who tries to keep the peace; and Amy, the baby of the family who tends to take herself and her position in society a little too seriously. While their father is off fighting the war, the four girls must learn to get by with just their mother while realizing that it isn’t easy for young women to establish their place in the world. Despite numerous obstacles, the sisters carry on and become independent adults, each in her own way, but without losing sight of the importance of family.

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Book SynopsisA CHOICE ACROSS THE SEA

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Book SynopsisA heartbreaking story of love and loss, based on a true story OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDTHE NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS 2017 BEST HISTORICAL FICTION AWARD***************************Memphis, Tennessee, 1939Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family's Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in charge, until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and thrown into a Tennessee Children's Home Society orphanage, the Foss children are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents - but they quickly realize the dark truth...Aiken, South Carolina, present dayBorn into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to take a journey through her family's long-hidden history, on a path that will ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption.*********************Based on one of America's most notorious real-life scandals, in which Georgia Tann, director of a Memphis-based adoption organization, kidnapped and sold poor children to wealthy families all over the country, Before We Were Yours is a riveting, wrenching and ultimately uplifting global bestseller. 'A tale of enduring power' Paula McLain'It is impossible not to get swept up in this near-perfect novel' Huffington PostTrade ReviewOne of the year's best books . . . It is almost a cliché to say a book is 'lovingly written' but that phrase applies clearly to Lisa Wingate's latest novel, Before We Were Yours. This story about children taken from their parents through kidnapping or subterfuge and then placed for adoption, for a price, clearly pours out of Wingate's heart. . . . It is impossible not to get swept up in this near-perfect novel. It invades your heart from the very first pages and stays there long after the book is finished. Few novelists could strike the balance this story requires but Wingate does it with assurance. There are a lot of books that will catch your eye this summer, some from our best storytellers. Make sure this one is on your radar. It should not be missed * The Huffington Post *

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