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Claire Ventura is nothing like the poised and perfect heroines she reads about in her favorite romance novels. She's a quirky, people-pleasing bookworm with a degree in Women's Studies and an internet cookie decorator all rolled into a five-foot-two package fueled by chamomile tea. And most of all, Claire loves her grandmother, Lola. Claire was always her favorite grandchild, and they shared a special bond. So when Lola inches into her nineties and Alzheimer's starts chipping away at the vital and independent woman she used to be, the whole family dynamic starts shifting in a new direction. Then Claire meets Nate, the CEO of a mega tech company, and he takes her to Paris. Hailed as the next Mark Zuckerberg, Nate is a fast-rising star in the tech industry, and he's just fallen head-over-heels for Claire. Together, Claire and Nate must learn to navigate their personal and professional lives and, in the end, Nate proves to Claire that fairytale endings are really just the beginning.

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When a mysterious text message summons May Wexler to a biker bar in downtown New Orleans, she knows something is very wrong. Her sister has sent out an SOS, but when May gets there, she’s nowhere to be found and May is the one in trouble—she’s wearing pink espadrilles, she’s got a Chihuahua in her purse, and she’s in the middle of a shootout. After tall, muscular Ozzie comes to her rescue, May has no choice but to follow him to safety. At the headquarters of his private security firm, the Bourbon Street Boys, she finds a refuge for the night—and the offer of a job. But it’s not long before a gun-toting stalker isn’t the only complication in May’s life: the more time she spends with Ozzie, the less she can deny that they’ve got some serious chemistry. A wrong number got her into this mess…Will it also get her the right guy?

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This tour de force of investigative journalismin the vein of The Next Civil War and Why We're Polarizedreveals how the battle between the right and left is spilling out from the darkest corners of the internet into the real world with often tragic consequences. Award-winning journalist and CNN correspondent Elle Reeve was not surprised by the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. With years of in-depth research and on-the-ground investigative reporting under her belt, Reeve was aware of the preoccupations of the online far right and their journey from the computer to QAnon, militias, and racist groups. At the same time, Reeve saw a parallel growth of counterforces, with citizen vigilantes using new tools and tactics to take down the far right. This ongoing battle, long fought mainly on the internet, had arrived in the real world with greater and greater frequency. With a sharp eye for detail and a dash of dark humor, Reeve explains

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The Sunday Times Bestseller'A beautiful book' Giovanna Fletcher'Will stay with you long after you have put it down' Jools Oliver'Bold, compelling... will blow you away' Marina Fogle'Heartbreaking... such an important read' Sarah Turner (The Unmumsy Mum)***********************************************What do you do when the unthinkable happens?Elle Wright had an admittedly easy pregnancy, and in May 2016 she and her husband welcomed their son, Teddy, into the world. Just a few hours later, they woke to find him cold and unresponsive, and the happiest day of Elle's life had turned into every parent's worst nightmare. Three days after delivering him into the world, she sat with Teddy as he took his last breaths, and tucked him in for the final time.Ask Me His Name is a moving account of Elle's pregnancy, Teddy's life, and what happens when a mother leaves hospital with empty arms. In the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss, but conversations about the heartbreakingly frequent experience are few and far between. In this honest and hopeful exploration of mothering, Elle shows us how she navigated a parenthood no one had prepared her for.* A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Tommy's charity. Reg. (1060508) *

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On May 1st 2016 Elle Halliwell, an Australian fashion editor, was diagnosed with leukaemia. Two weeks later just as she was telling friends and family about the grim diagnosis she found out she was 4 weeks pregnant with her first child. She was faced with an impossible choice: either terminate her unborn baby and begin the treatment that gave her the best chance of survival, or continue with the pregnancy and delay effective intervention for her cancer, a course that could lead to her death.Elle chose her baby over herself, a mother's choice. Her memoir details her illness, her pregnancy, and against all the odds, the ultimate triumph of giving birth to her son in December 2016. Almost a year later she is still on the road to recovery but has discovered a new passion for nutrition and healthy living. Her journey remains hard but the trials of the last year and a half have made her more determined than ever to live well and regain her health for the sake of her family and her son. A Mother's Choice is compelling, moving and inspiring.

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A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!From New York Times bestseller Elle Cosimano comes Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dicethe fiercely anticipated next installment in the beloved Finlay Donovan series.Finlay Donovan is irresistible!Janet EvanovichFinlay Donovan and her nanny/partner-in-crime Vero are in sore need of a girls' weekend away. They plan a trip to Atlantic City, but odds areseeing as it's actually a cover story to negotiate a deal with a dangerous loan shark, save Vero's childhood crush Javi, and hunt down a stolen carit won't be all fun and games. When Finlay's ex-husband Steven and her mother insist on tagging along too, Finlay and Vero suddenly have a few too many meddlesome passengers along for the ride.Within hours of arriving in their seedy casino hotel, it becomes clear their rescue mission is going to be a bust. Javi's kidnapper, Marco, refuses to negotiate, demanding payment in ful

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Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill?To get to the bottom!What do you call a poo in space?A POO-F-O!Entertain your friends and family with these side-splitting jokes, guaranteed to get everyone giggling.This totally poop-tastic book is packed with over 300 jokes about pongy poos, bottom burps and foul farts. This pooper-dooper collection of toilet humour will keep you giggling for hours - and drive grown-ups potty!

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A KIND OF SPARK tells the story of 11-year-old Addie as she campaigns for a memorial in memory of the witch trials that took place in her Scottish hometown. Addie knows there's more to the story of these 'witches', just like there is more to hers. Can Addie challenge how the people in her town see her, and her autism, and make her voice heard? A story about friendship, courage and self-belief, perfect for fans of The Goldfish Boy. "Definitive and funny" Susin Nielsen "A fabulous, brilliant debut" Lisa Thompson

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'I absolutely adored it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'These books are a blast!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'My all-time favourite book character' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I adore everything about it . . . the perfect blend of mystery and romcom'ALI HAZELWOOD Meet Finlay Donovan:- Single mum- Floundering crime writer- Accidental hit-womanEver since she was overheard talking about her new book - and someone got the wrong end of the stick - she's been busier than ever, living the life of murder and mayhem usually reserved for her characters. All while trying to finish said book.Finlay's got a lot on her plate: first the pet goldfish ends up dead, now it's looking like her ex-husband might be next.Between writer's block, the Russian mob, and that target on her ex's back, Finlay is ALMOST at the end of her rope.Let's hope there isn't a noose at the end of it.Laughs, love triangles, and lots more dead bodies than ANYONE was expecting, the second book in the hilarious and irresistibly lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series, and Netflix's Dead to Me.⭐ PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN ⭐'Fresh, heartfelt and witty . . . relatable heroine Finlay Donovan is irresistible!'JANET EVANOVICH'As thrilling as they are hilarious . . . I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for her'JESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for Aunties'Skilfully combines suspense and laughs'NEW YORK TIMES'Clever, dark, and laugh-out-loud funny'HEATHER GUDENKAUF'Part rom-com, part mystery, pure joy!'CHANTEL GUERTIN'Entertaining, funny and wholly original'CULTUREFLY'Funny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root for'MEGAN MIRANDA'An unpredictable, fun, funny, page-turning delight'GWENDA BOND'A madcap thriller that will keep you flipping pages long past your bedtime!'KATHERINE ST JOHN'Clever, perfectly plotted, and laugh out loud funny . . . will make you smile long after you've turned the last page'WENDY WALKER

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Since moving to a new city, once-adventurous Steph is doing her best to prove to her friends and family back home that her life is as fulfilling and envy-inducing as ever. The truth? She is broke and has found that making new friends isn't as easy as she expected.Eric has lost his way in life since his breakup with perfect Clarissa. Now that all his friends are buying homes, getting married and starting families, Eric is still living in a house share, feeling left behind.Eric and Steph are lonely. They're strangers, but with one connection - they live on the same street, on either side of number 26. Neither Eric nor Steph have met their neighbour at number 26, but both used to take comfort in hearing their neighbour playing piano at the same time every night - it made them feel less alone.Now the music has stopped and number 26 lies silent. Brought together by their mutual concern, Eric and Steph begin to grow closer and it looks like they might discover that the solution to their problems has been just two doors away the whole time.

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⭐ THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ⭐'Finlay Donovan is irresistible!' JANET EVANOVICH'I adore everything about it . . . the perfect blend of mystery and romcom' ALI HAZELWOODFinlay Donovan is ready to bite the bullet. She's done with her accidental life of crime.But first, there's the small matter of her debt to the Russian mob.Her task should be simple: locate a rogue hitman before the cops do. The catch? This killer might be a cop himself. From inside the citizens' police academy, run by distractingly hot Detective Nicholas Anthony, Finlay needs to sleuth out her target - and some fresh ideas for her new crime novel. Can she get to her edits and the hitman in time? She'll give it her best shot.With more dating, diapers and dodging bullets, the third book in the hilarious, irresistibly lovable Finlay Donovan series is perfect for fans of Dial A for Aunties, Only Murders in the Building, and Killing Eve.⭐ PRAISE FOR FINLAY DONOVAN ⭐'This series is magical! . . . Sharp, hilarious and heartfelt'CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of The Unhoneymooners 'I love Finlay Donovan so much I would 100% hide a body for her'JESSE Q. SUTANTO, author of Dial A for Aunties'Skilfully combines suspense and laughs'NEW YORK TIMES'Funny and smart, twisty and surprising - Finlay Donovan is a character to root for'MEGAN MIRANDA

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Gunpowder, treason and a plot to destroy the British Empire**AN OBSERVER TOP 10 DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2024**Couldn't put this book down. Beautiful, tender, and ruthless'HANNAH KANERLuscious and raw'BRONWYN ELEY-1770. Delphine lives in the shadows of London: a secret, vibrant world of smugglers, courtesans and small rebellions. Four years ago, she escaped enslavement at great personal cost. Now, she must help her brother Vincent do the same.While Britain's highest court fails to administer justice for Vincent, little rebellions are no longer enough. What's needed is a big, explosive plot one that will strike at the heart of the transatlantic slave trade. But can one woman, one fuse and one match bring down an Empire?An incendiary alternative history, Remember, Remember is a gripping story of conscience, conspiracy, queer identity and courage in the face of injustice.- ''One of the most anticipated debuts of the year Prepare to have a good cry while simultaneously punching the air''STYLIST

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First there was The Guilty Wife. Now read Elle Croft's next twisty psychological suspense novel, The Other Sister.**************************How far would you go...Gina Mills is desperate to be a newsreader, but her boss - the director of the struggling Channel Eight, won't help.Walking home one night, Gina stumbles upon a dead body, and after calling the police, she makes the split-second decision to report the murder live. When questioned by the police, Gina can't remember specific details about her discovery, but these memory gaps are explained away as shock. ...to uncover your family's deadly secret?But when Gina finds a second body, it's clear she's being targeted. But why? And how is this connected to the death of Gina's younger sister so many years ago?************************** Praise for Elle Croft's first novel, the intensely gripping The Guilty Wife 'I couldn't put this down. Pacy and gripping.' Cass Green, author of the number 1 ebook bestseller The Woman Next Door'An accomplished debut with a relentless and intense pace that kept me completely rapt and eager to find out answers. I loved the final twist.' KL Slater, international bestselling author of Safe With Me, Blink and Liar.'A gripping psychological thriller. This debut is skilfully plotted and I had to keep turning the pages as the tension increased - I just couldn't put it down. And the ending! You just have to read it. I am looking forward to more from Elle Croft.' Patricia Gibney, bestselling author of The Missing Ones'A gripping portrayal of a woman under fire, which explores the blurry boundaries of innocence and guilt. The Guilty Wife will make you question those closest to you as the plot unfolds at pace, with an ending that pulls the rug from under your feet. A brilliant debut.' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House'Twisty and fast-moving, The Guilty Wife kept me guessing until the very end! A great read.' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister and Beautiful Liars'What a clever idea! This kept me reading through the night to see how 'the guilty wife' would get out of this one...' Jane Corry, author of My Husband's Wife and Blood Sisters.'I read The Guilty Wife in an intense two day sitting. Brilliant.' Niki Mackay, author of I,Witness.

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The Officer’s Daughter is a masterpiece. More than that, it''s the perfect book for our troubled time. Johnson has written the deepest, most emotionally resonant understanding of forgiveness and justice I have ever read.—Darin Strauss, bestselling author of Half a LifeThe author reflects on a terrible tragedy that forever altered the fabric of her family in this remarkable memoir, a heart-wrenching story of love, violence, coming of age, secrets, justice, and forgiveness. When she was sixteen, Elle Johnson lived in Queens with her family; she dreamed of being best friends with her popular, cool cousin Karen from the Bronx.  Coming from a family of black law enforcement officers, Elle felt that Karen would understand her in a way no one else could. Elle’s father was a highly protective, at times ov

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Can you fall in love with someone you've never met? A will-they-won't-they romance which will break your heart and put it back together again, for fans of The Man Who Didn't Call and This Time Next Year. 'A total delight. Achingly romantic, full of suspense and a beautiful cast of characters. This is going to be huge!' Laura Jane Williams ____________________________________________________ Two lives are about to be changed by one phone call... When Davey misdials Hannah's number, at first they think nothing of it. After all, Davey lives in Texas and Hannah lives in London. But when Davey gets a job in London, their paths are sure to cross. As messaging turns to video calling, this feels like the start of something. Weeks later, Hannah is waiting for Davey at the airport, but he never walks into Arrivals. When Hannah finds out why, her world is turned on its head. And with their future so uncertain, each must pick up the pieces of their lives. Will fate intervene once more to bring them together? Or will Davey always be the man that Hannah never met?

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Why are graveyards so noisy?Because of all the coffin!Why didn''t the skeleton go to the party?It had no body to go with!This spook-tacular collection of over 300 jokes will have your friends and family howling with laughter! With creepy illustrations on every page, this is a great Halloween treat that is sure to have kids in stitches. A hilarious addition to your Halloween celebrations.

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Smoke risks everything to clear his name in this dark, gripping thriller about a wrongfully accused boy and the supernatural ability that could offer him a chance at redemption.

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