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Have you ever had a break-up so bad you wish the whole relationship had never happened?Well, Gemma's wish has come true. After one too many margaritas lead to her mystical aunt reading out a drunken spell, she wakes up in a parallel world where she didn't give years of her life to the wrong man.But you know what they say - be careful what you wish for... Because not only is her boring ex out of the picture, her extremely attractive male best friend also has no idea who she is.And in this world, Gemma and Dax don't have years of friendship history keeping them from becoming something more...

Fake dating gets a magical and witchy twist in this flirty, spellbinding, and sexy new rom-com!--------'The queer witchy rom com of my heart . . . Teen Witch meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days!' Ali Hazelwood'This steamy, sapphic delight is about to become your new obsession' Courtney Kae--------When 'messy witch' Morgan Greenwood drunkenly offers to fake date her dream woman Rory Sandler during the New England Witches' festival, she's sure she was hexed at birth. And things go from bad to complicated when Rory accepts.But although they're 'pretending' to be a couple, their undeniable chemistry soon starts to feel like the real deal -until Morgan realizes she may have broken one of the most sacred Witch Council Laws, and accidentally given Rory a love potion. If this is true, she'll have to prove how incompatible she and Rory are to break the potion - and her heart in the process.Morgan is no stranger to a disaster, so ruining their relationship should be easy.Could the magic between them be real?Or is Rory destined to be Morgan's latest screw-up?--------'This queer, magically sweet and sexy romance is an absolute joy' Sarah Hawley

SEVEN STRANGERS SEEKING REFUGE. BUT DANGER IS EVERYWHERE THEY TURN...'Fast-paced, gripping and intense' T.M. Logan__________ When Jess accepts an offer to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the solo trip is just what she needs.But Jess isn't as alone as she thinks.As bushfires rage, strangers start showing up to seek refuge. To keep them safe, Jess must let them in.Quickly, the guests begin to panic. Phone lines go down. All exits are cut off. And as the fires close in, tensions in the group rise.And when the first guest goes missing, Jess realises that someone in the house isn't who they say they are.The danger is already inside... __________ Praise for Cameron Ward'A fabulous, action-packed adventure' JO SPAIN'A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator' JOHN MARRS'A taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure!' VICTORIA SELMAN

Paul Mitchell spends his days researching the carnage of the First World War in the silence of the library. But his peace is shattered by an unexpected visit from a man with a fragment of a German trench map - and a lot of questions. Why does Dr David Audley of the MOD want to know what really happened during the Battle of the Somme in 1916?When Paul is attacked on his way home and a forged suicide note appears, it's clear that someone wants him dead. As he becomes deeper embroiled in Audley's case, It seems that Paul could hold the key to a dangerous mystery that has its roots in the horrors of the trenches...

Nestled into the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Camp Carl Cove provides the exact escape recently divorced Garland Moore always dreamed of, until she runs into Mason - the man she had a premonition about after one brief meeting years ago. No matter how she tries to run, the universe appears determined to bring love back into Garland's life. She even ends up rooming with Mason's sister Stevie, a vibrant former park ranger who is as charming as she is competitive. The more time Garland spends with Stevie, the more the signs confuse her. The stars are aligning in a way Garland never could have predicted...

PRE-ORDER THE ESCAPE. THE EMOTIONALLY CHARGED AND UNPUTDOWNABLE NEW NOVEL FROM HILARY BOYDBel Carnegie's life is not perfect. Still recovering from her ex-husband's betrayal she lives with her narcissistic father in the family flat in Earl's Court.Then one summer she decides to swap the sweltering city for beautiful Cornwall. While renting a little cottage she finds that the sea, sunshine and new friends help heal her damaged heart.But Bel soon learns that you can't run from the past and it isn't long before it comes knocking once more . . .Praise for Hilary Boyd'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail

Six contestants. The nation's favourite baking show. And a prize worth killing for...'This delicious combination of Clue and The Great British Bake Off kept me turning the pages all night!' JANET EVANOVICH, no. 1 New York Times bestselling author__________For six amateur bakers, competing in Bake Week is a dream come true.When they arrive at Grafton Manor to compete, they're ready to do whatever it takes to win the ultimate prize: The Golden Spoon.But for the show's famous host, Betsy Martin, Bake Week is more than just a competition. Grafton Manor is her family's home and legacy - and Bake Week is her life's work. It's imperative that both continue to succeed.But as the competition commences, things begin to go awry. At first, it's small acts of sabotage. Someone switching sugar for salt. A hob turned far too high.But when a body is discovered, it's clear that for someone in the competition, The Golden Spoon is a prize worth killing for...__________ Praise for The Golden Spoon'Clever, atmospheric and so creepy' ANDREA BARTZ'As addictive as bingeing your favourite culinary competition and as a piece of your favourite piece of cake' KELLYE GARRETT'Jessa Maxwell's debut is a deliciously entertaining whodunit-charming characters, baking mishaps, and a mouthwatering murder mystery. Readers and baking enthusiasts will savor every bite of The Golden Spoon' SARAH PENNER

The 25th anniversary edition of a beloved classic Over a million young readers have enjoyed the wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, and people who go bumpety-bump. Today it remains as fresh and engaging as when it was first published twenty five years ago. To celebrate the anniversary, Paul O. Zelinsky has created an all-new cover featuring twenty five, hidden 25s. Some are the number 25 and others are 25 of something in the picture. Can you find them all?

The marriage mart is calling, and Evelyn must answer. Evelyn Maltravers hails from a family tumbling swiftly toward ruin so she knows she'll never make a match in a ballroom. Her only hope is to distinguish herself in the one sphere she excels: on horseback. In haute couture. But to truly capture London's attention she'll need a habit-maker who's not afraid to take risks with his designs-and with his heart. Half-Indian tailor Ahmad Malik has always had a talent for making women beautiful - but no one compares to Evelyn. Her unbridled spirit enchants him, awakening a depth of feeling he never thought possible. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and not everyone is pleased to welcome Evelyn and Ahmad into fashionable society. The indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following their hearts?Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this sizzling Regency romp!

A marriage of convenience. An unlikely couple. Sparks will fly in the English countryside. Captain Jasper Blunt now requires a rich wife to ornament his isolated ruin, and he has his sights set on the enchanting Julia Wychwood. For Julia, navigating a London ballroom is absolute torture. The only time Julia feels any degree of confidence is when she's on her horse. Unfortunately, a young lady can't spend the whole of her life in the saddle, so Julia makes an impetuous decision to take her future by the reins - she proposes to Captain Blunt. In exchange for her dowry and her hand, Jasper must promise to grant her freedom to do as she pleases. To ride-and to read-as much as she likes. He readily agrees to her conditions, with one provision of his own: Julia is forbidden from going into the tower rooms of his estate and snooping around his affairs. But the more she learns of the beastly former hero, the more intrigued she becomes... Bridgerton meets Jilly Cooper in this feminist Regency romance!

An eye-opening exploration of the latest scientific discoveries about depressive illness, from one of the leading researchers in the fieldSince he first developed the idea that depression is a stress response gone awry, Philip Gold has spent decades researching what this means for our whole bodies, not just our brains. In this book, he reveals the latest research on how depression affects every aspect of our health - from the chemical messengers that control sleep and appetite to the brain's structure and functionality. By painting a fuller picture of this insidious disease, Gold transforms our understanding of different forms of depression - including related conditions such as bipolar and seasonal affective disorders - and its huge impact on global health.Timely, urgent and important, Breaking Through Depression articulates the workings of this misunderstood illness in compelling and often surprising detail, introducing the newest innovations in treatment that offer hope for healing.

Behrens and Calder are two secret agents living in the English countryside, desperately seeking a quiet life. But despite their best efforts, they find themselves repeatedly obliged to wipe out traitors, Soviet spies and old Nazis.

This is the book for the mother of bad days. Those days when the world is against you and all good advice, meditation and matcha smoothies can go to hell. Forget toxic positivity, this book is here to help you sink into the depths of your bad mood and let it all out with suggestions like:- Punch this page- Cry onto this dot- Why not tear out this page and scrunch it up into a little ball?- Screw it, throw the whole bloody book across the roomThese cathartic pages are perfect for people who can't stand positive affirmations or cheesy self-care advice. Whether you're in a moment of crisis or know someone who could really do with letting it all out, THE BAD DAY BOOK is here to offer therapy like you've never experienced it before.

Autumn 1941, and as female conscription looms, three women arrive at the Bell Works Factory in Hucknall to work on the Spitfire production line. Lily soon realises her real dream is to pilot the planes; Edna longs to be reunited with her evacuee daughter, but soon discovers she has a much bigger problem; and Jeannie fears the worst after weeks of no news from her fiancé. Despite all the heartache, with a bit of festive cheer and 'can do' attitude, The Engine Girls will pull together and do all they can to ensure Britain's safe for the New Year.

A master criminal - as deadly as she is beautiful - wagers all in an epic battle with a master detective, Akechi Kogoro.

From the shadow of war comes an enduring historical mystery - and a present-day plot of destruction . . . France, May 1940. As the German army blitzes Europe and Parisians flee their city, the chief curator of the Musee de l'Armee is ordered to take a mysterious piece of cargo out of the country. Arriving at the port of Le Havre, he learns his intended ship has been sunk, and his cargo's uncertain fate now rests on a decrepit steamer, sailing out under German fire.Decades later, a diving expedition in the English Channel leads National Underwater and Marine Agency Director Dirk Pitt to a cache of uncut diamonds on a shipwreck. No sooner than they are discovered, the diamonds are stolen - and Pitt and the NUMA agency find themselves up against a murderous cabal with far more destructive plans than mere theft. Vital water treatment facilities around the globe are being targeted - placing the world's population in grave peril.From the shadow of the Eiffel Tower to the depths of the Irish Sea to the islands of the Caribbean, only Dirk Pitt and his children, Summer and Dirk Jr., can locate the treasure that will preserve the soul of a nation . . . and save the world from catastrophe.Praise for Clive Cussler:- The Adventure King - Sunday ExpressCussler is hard to beat - Daily MailJust about the best in the business - New York Post

"Fresh off of a gutsy, thrilling 2023 Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs, two inspiring stories that fit perfectly together--a biography of superstar quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, who brought the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl win in fifty years in 2020 as well as a second in 2023, along with the historical struggles and recent resurgence of the former "Paris of the Plains," Kansas City"--]cProvided by publisher.

"From the author of Generation Friends, featuring brand-new interviews with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, a surprising, incisive, and often hilarious book about the film that changed comedy, Anchorman It's been nearly twenty years since Ron Burgundy burst into movie fans' lives, reminding San Diego to 'stay classy' while lampooning a time gone by-although maybe not as far gone as we might think? In Kind of a Big Deal, comedy historian Saul Austerlitz tells the history of how Anchorman was developed, written, and cast, and how it launched the careers of future superstars like Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Paul Rudd, also setting the stage for a whole decade of comedy to come and influencing films like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Knocked Up, Superbad, and so many more. But Kind of a Big Deal isn't only a celebration of Anchorman-it's also a cultural analysis of the film's significance as a sly commentary on feminism, the media, fragile masculinity, 1970s nostalgia, and more. Featuring brand-new interviews with stars such as Will Ferrell, director Adam McKay, and other key players, the book includes insider commentary alongside updated pop-culture analysis. And it also shares surprising stories and facts: from the film's original conception as a plane crash/cannibal comedy mashup to the surprising, real-life newscaster who inspired the character of Veronica. Overall, this is a celebration of a movie that millions love-but it's also an unsparing look back at what has and hasn't changed, since the 1970s and since 2004. Perfect for fans of the film and anyone who cares about comedy today, Kind of a Big Deal proves that the movie was, and is, exactly that"--

This hand-picked selection from The Penguin Book of Japanese Short Stories celebrates the best literature to emerge from Japan since the twentieth century.From a surreal fairy tale to a heart-rending evocation of the aftermath of the atomic bomb, this vibrant collection provides unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners.Includes works from beloved authors such as Akutagawa Ryunosuke, Haruki Murakami and more.

Serendipity Dahlquist is a headstrong roller-blading teenager living in LA who has lost her dog. She asks private investigator Leo Bloodworth to help her find the missing pet. In what proves to have been a moment of madness, Bloodworth agrees to take on the case, unleashing an appalling--but also extremely entertaining--series of extremely homicidal events.Sleeping Dog remains, almost 40 years after its publication, one of the most wonderful crime debuts: by turns charming, hilarious and pathological, Lochte's novel is a great celebration of everything that is most deplorable and hair-raising about California in the 1980s.

This handpicked selection from The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories celebrates the best twentieth century literature from Italy.From a mystifying tale of the supernatural to a revelatory portrait of post-war Italy, this exciting collection provides unique cultural insight and literary inspiration for language learners.Includes works from beloved authors such as Italo Calvino, Natalia Ginzburg and more.

*A DARK AND PROPULSIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT*'A compulsive and propulsive read: I would give it ten stars if I could' 5***** READER REVIEW'I couldn't put this down' 5***** READER REVIEW'A thrilling read. Full of twists and turns and shocks. Brilliant!' 5***** READER REVIEW__________ When Callie rents a beach cottage in Whitstable, she doesn't expect for its owner to be glamorous influencer Vanessa Lowe.Vanessa has it all. A beautiful home, a loyal husband, three perfect children, and a growing number of adoring online fans.Callie has long admired her world from afar. But when Vanessa invites her in, the closer Callie looks, the more she suspects that there's more to Vanessa than meets the eye.So when Vanessa's son disappears, Callie must question everything she knows. Is Vanessa a mother in despair? Or is she a woman who'll do whatever it takes to cover up the cracks...__________ Praise for Annie Taylor:'Gripping from the start' 5* reader review'Emotive, clever and compelling' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Wild Girls 'Lots of twists and turns throughout making you guess right until the last chapter!' 5* reader review'Emotional and gripping' 5* reader review

The essential read for lovers of Prince, of Dickens and everyone in between!In Nick Hornby's completely joyous and original new book two great figures share the stage. Charles Dickens and Prince. Two wildly different artists who caught fire and lit up the world in ways no others could. Where did their magic come from? How did they work so hard and produce so much? How did they manage or give in to the restlessness and intensity of their creativity? How did they use it, and did it kill them?With wit, curiosity and deep admiration Nick Hornby traces their extraordinary lives - from their difficult beginnings to the women they fell for to their limitless energy for work, to their money and the movies - and brilliantly illuminates their very particular kind of genius.'I love this. It's smart and funny and elegantly persuasive' Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, author of Becoming Dickens

One of Poland's most engrossing twentieth-century epics, by the 1924 winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureIn the village of Lipce, scandal, romance and drama crackle in every hearth. Boryna, a widower and the village's wealthiest farmer, has taken the young and beautiful Jagusia as his bride - but she only has eyes for his impetuous son Antek. Over the course of four seasons - Autumn to Summer - the tangled skein of their story unravels, watched eagerly by the other peasants: the gossip Jagustynka, pious Roch, hot-blooded Mateusz, gentle Witek ... Richly lyrical and thrillingly realist, at turns comic, tragic and reflective, Wladyslaw Reymont's magnum opus is a love song to a lasting dream of rural Poland, and to the eternal, timeless matters of the heart.

One of the last criminal trials using the 1735 Witchcraft Act was, improbably, in London in 1944. The accused was Helen Duncan, a middle-aged Scotswoman. This is her extraordinary story.Helen Duncan - known since childhood as 'Hellish Nell', for her uncontainable nature - was one of the most popular mediums of the twentieth century, holding seances around the country where she was believed to manifest the spirits of the dead.What happens when we die? It was the question of the age for a generation which had endured one world war and now was living through another. Mrs Duncan's seances offered an answer. But when she started foretelling naval disasters, she also attracted the unwelcome attention of the secret service. And so just weeks before the Normandy landings, absurdly, anachronistically, she was prosecuted for witchcraft and jailed. Was Nell a conjurer, a martyr or a security risk?Hellish Nell was first published in 2001 to widespread acclaim. It remains in this revised edition a fascinating window into the unsettled spiritual and psychological mood of the times: a sensational tale of spectacle, credulity and cruelty, and of Britain's last witch.

Michael and Faye loved each other once. When the Icelandic volcano erupted, they were together, unexpectedly stranded in Spain for a few fateful extra nights. That was when it happened. When it all went wrong.There's only one thing they knew for certain: they can never tell anyone.Ten years later, Faye has put her life back together. She's changed her name - Fiona. She's got married. She's built a successful career. She's never looked back.There's only one thing that "Fiona" has to fear. And then it happens.Michael is back. He wants to talk. And he won't take no for an answer...

*Available to pre-order now!*From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of the Crossfire saga comes the conclusion of a twisty tale of three women fighting to outrun their pasts-one for love, one for power and one for revenge.You can't believe all of them, but can you trust any of them?Lily Black was presumed dead for years. Now she's returned to the unquestioning arms of her loving husband, Kane. Where she's been is a mystery, but the deadly danger she's brought with her is manifest to all.Aliyah, Kane's mother, has worked hard to position herself in power. No one escapes her bitter ambition, not her children and certainly not a woman who may not be who she claims.Amy, Kane's sister-in-law, has been a pawn throughout the dangerous games the family plays. She's beginning to grasp the rules, though, and won't stop until all the pieces on the board have toppled.The "dangerous and sultry" Blackist duology comes to its riveting end with the trademark emotional intensity, scorching sensuality, and propulsive storytelling that are the hallmarks of multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day.