A 17-year-old girl receives a life-changing heart transplant--and uncovers the truth about her donor all while falling in love in a novel that's "alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming" (Kirkus). A touching read for anyone seeking a story filled with hope and emotional depth. What if the heart that saved your life also held the secrets of another's? * "With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of books like John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars . . . a standout addition to the genre."--SLJ, starred review Sydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die. She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesn’t know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and posting about her transplant list experiences on TheWaitingList with her long-distance BFF (and heart failure buddy) Chloe. Now, Sydney latches onto the one thing that gives her meaning: learning as much as she can about the person whose heart she inherited. After finding the family of her likely-donor, Mia, Sydney falls deep into her world—and may also be falling for Mia's best friend, Clayton. But Sydney isn’t the only one hiding something. Mia’s brother Tanner won’t talk to Clayton, and Clayton won’t tell Sydney why. And hundreds of miles away, Chloe’s health has taken a turn for the worse. Sydney needs to face what’s in her heart—the truth, the guilt, and the future—before it’s too late.

#1 Indie Next Pick #1 LibraryReads Pick One of... Newsweek ’s “50 Coolest Books to Read This Summer” Good Morning America ’s “ Best Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer” Elle ’s “19 of the Best Books to Read This Winter” Harper's Bazaar ’s “10 New Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2018” Southern Living ’s “Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can’t Wait to Read” Martha Stewart Living , “On Our Bookshelf” InStyle ’s “10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2018” Huffington Post ’s “60 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018” W Magazine ’s “10 Unconventional New Books About Love For Valentine's Day” Popsugar ’s “25 Must-Read Books for Fall” Bustle ’s “35 Most-Anticipated Fiction Books of 2018” Nylon ’s “50 Books We Can’t Wait To Read In 2018” Goop ’s “12 Books for Winter Break” BookPage ’s “Most Anticipated Fiction of 2018” Book Riot ’s “101 Books Coming Out in 2018 That You Should Mark Down Now” HelloGiggles ’ “Most Anticipated Books of 2018” PureWow ’s “20 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018” Goodreads ’ “Most Anticipated Books of 2018” Book Riot ’s “Most Anticipated Books of January 2018” TimeOut ’s “Eleven New Books to Read This Month” “A literary page-turner...A really compelling plotline.” —The Wall Street Journal “The only real magic here is Benjamin’s storytelling....Poignant...A testimony of love.” —The Washington Post “[An] amazing work of fiction...A dense, yet beautifully spun and satisfying tale that spans 50 years...Spare, yet gorgeously robust prose...and every page is imbued with [Benjamin’s] obvious storytelling skill....Begin 2018 with the book that could easily retain the year’s top spot, The Immortalists is a can’t-put-down; makes-you-think tale of a not-so-average American family.” —Associated Press “The book spans decades, touching on the AIDs crisis, 9/11, race, and marriage. But, at its core, it’s an examination of free will and fate.”— The New Yorker “The reader will likely be thoroughly taken by the world of the Gold siblings, in all its shades of brilliant color. It's not a totally comfortable realm, since we know all too well how this tale's going to end, but getting there is lovely.” —NPR.org “Search no further for your inaugural 2018 book club pick.” —Elle “Thrilling.” —Marie Claire “A compelling family drama.” —Esquire “Centered on four siblings and spanning decades, The Immortalists asks a seemingly simple yet unimaginably complex question: If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? The search for the answer makes for a sprawling, enchanting family saga.” —Entertainment Weekly (Must-List) “Chloe Benjamin's family saga deftly explores destiny versus choice.” —US Weekly “A family saga about love, destiny, living life and making choices that will cause readers to consider what to do with the time given them on this earth.” —Huffington Post “Benjamin’s tale is propulsive and colorful, capturing moving truths about the way we handle the knowledge that we all eventually die....The premise...is brilliant and simple.” —Chicago Tribune “Chloe Benjamin is a novelist to watch....The Immortalists weaves together philosophy and fortune-telling, to great effect....As deft and dizzying as a high-wire act...the reader is beguiled with unexpected twists and stylish, crisp prose....Unwittingly, this ambitious, unorthodox tale may change you too.” —The Economist “Compelling.” —InStyle “As you follow [the siblings] toward their fates in this magical family saga, you’ll appreciate the unexpected in your own life.” —Redbook “A moving novel about the deep bonds of family.” —Southern Living “Beautifully written and intricately detailed, it's impossible to put down and sure to be one of those books you've got to re-read again and again.” —Popsugar “Intriguing premise...Beautifully written story.” —AARP “Suspenseful; compassionate, inquisitive, and wholly captivating.” —Bustle "Continually ratcheting up the tension...A Jewish-American family saga.” —Newsday "[A] captivating family saga...Each of these fo

A 17-year-old girl receives a life-changing heart transplant--and uncovers the truth about her donor all while falling in love in a novel that's "alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming" (Kirkus). A touching read for anyone seeking a story filled with hope and emotional depth. What if the heart that saved your life also held the secrets of another's? * "With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of books like John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars . . . a standout addition to the genre."--SLJ, starred review Sydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die. She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesn’t know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and posting about her transplant list experiences on TheWaitingList with her long-distance BFF (and heart failure buddy) Chloe. Now, Sydney latches onto the one thing that gives her meaning: learning as much as she can about the person whose heart she inherited. After finding the family of her likely-donor, Mia, Sydney falls deep into her world—and may also be falling for Mia's best friend, Clayton. But Sydney isn’t the only one hiding something. Mia’s brother Tanner won’t talk to Clayton, and Clayton won’t tell Sydney why. And hundreds of miles away, Chloe’s health has taken a turn for the worse. Sydney needs to face what’s in her heart—the truth, the guilt, and the future—before it’s too late.

With a foreword by Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown 'We that are true lovers run into strange capers' Banished from her ambitious uncle's court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as the handsome shepherd Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two soon meet the dashing Orlando - forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. Fooled by Rosalind's disguise, Orlando grows close to 'Ganymede'. But Phoebe, a local shepherdess, also has her eye on Ganymede. As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want? As You Like It is Shakespeare's brilliant gender swapping, fake dating classic comedy of errors. Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare's unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day. Explore the rest of the STAGED collection: As You Like It - With a foreword by Talia Hibbert Hamlet - With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Macbeth - With a foreword by Kat Delacorte A Midsummer Night's Dream - With a foreword by Becky Albertalli Much Ado About Nothing - With a foreword by Holly Bourne Romeo and Juliet - With a foreword by Jennifer Niven Julius Caesar - With a foreword by Simon James Green King Lear - With a foreword by Manjeet Mann The Merchant of Venice - With a foreword by Lev Rosen Othello - With a foreword by Malorie Blackman The Tempest - With a foreword by Katherine Webber Twelfth Night - With a foreword by Bea Fitzgerald

#1 Indie Next Pick #1 LibraryReads Pick One of... Newsweek ’s “50 Coolest Books to Read This Summer” Good Morning America ’s “ Best Books to Bring to the Beach This Summer” Elle ’s “19 of the Best Books to Read This Winter” Harper's Bazaar ’s “10 New Books to Add to Your Reading List in 2018” Southern Living ’s “Books Coming Out This Winter That We Can’t Wait to Read” Martha Stewart Living , “On Our Bookshelf” InStyle ’s “10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2018” Huffington Post ’s “60 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018” W Magazine ’s “10 Unconventional New Books About Love For Valentine's Day” Popsugar ’s “25 Must-Read Books for Fall” Bustle ’s “35 Most-Anticipated Fiction Books of 2018” Nylon ’s “50 Books We Can’t Wait To Read In 2018” Goop ’s “12 Books for Winter Break” BookPage ’s “Most Anticipated Fiction of 2018” Book Riot ’s “101 Books Coming Out in 2018 That You Should Mark Down Now” HelloGiggles ’ “Most Anticipated Books of 2018” PureWow ’s “20 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2018” Goodreads ’ “Most Anticipated Books of 2018” Book Riot ’s “Most Anticipated Books of January 2018” TimeOut ’s “Eleven New Books to Read This Month” “A literary page-turner...A really compelling plotline.” —The Wall Street Journal “The only real magic here is Benjamin’s storytelling....Poignant...A testimony of love.” —The Washington Post “[An] amazing work of fiction...A dense, yet beautifully spun and satisfying tale that spans 50 years...Spare, yet gorgeously robust prose...and every page is imbued with [Benjamin’s] obvious storytelling skill....Begin 2018 with the book that could easily retain the year’s top spot, The Immortalists is a can’t-put-down; makes-you-think tale of a not-so-average American family.” —Associated Press “The book spans decades, touching on the AIDs crisis, 9/11, race, and marriage. But, at its core, it’s an examination of free will and fate.”— The New Yorker “The reader will likely be thoroughly taken by the world of the Gold siblings, in all its shades of brilliant color. It's not a totally comfortable realm, since we know all too well how this tale's going to end, but getting there is lovely.” —NPR.org “Search no further for your inaugural 2018 book club pick.” —Elle “Thrilling.” —Marie Claire “A compelling family drama.” —Esquire “Centered on four siblings and spanning decades, The Immortalists asks a seemingly simple yet unimaginably complex question: If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? The search for the answer makes for a sprawling, enchanting family saga.” —Entertainment Weekly (Must-List) “Chloe Benjamin's family saga deftly explores destiny versus choice.” —US Weekly “A family saga about love, destiny, living life and making choices that will cause readers to consider what to do with the time given them on this earth.” —Huffington Post “Benjamin’s tale is propulsive and colorful, capturing moving truths about the way we handle the knowledge that we all eventually die....The premise...is brilliant and simple.” —Chicago Tribune “Chloe Benjamin is a novelist to watch....The Immortalists weaves together philosophy and fortune-telling, to great effect....As deft and dizzying as a high-wire act...the reader is beguiled with unexpected twists and stylish, crisp prose....Unwittingly, this ambitious, unorthodox tale may change you too.” —The Economist “Compelling.” —InStyle “As you follow [the siblings] toward their fates in this magical family saga, you’ll appreciate the unexpected in your own life.” —Redbook “A moving novel about the deep bonds of family.” —Southern Living “Beautifully written and intricately detailed, it's impossible to put down and sure to be one of those books you've got to re-read again and again.” —Popsugar “Intriguing premise...Beautifully written story.” —AARP “Suspenseful; compassionate, inquisitive, and wholly captivating.” —Bustle "Continually ratcheting up the tension...A Jewish-American family saga.” —Newsday "[A] captivating family saga...Each of these fo

Four women-friends, family, rivals-turn to online dating for companionship, only to find themselves in the crosshairs of a tech-savvy killer using an app to target his victims in this harrowing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of See Jane Run and The Bad Daughter. Online dating is risky-will that message be a sweet greeting or an unsolicited lewd photo? Will he be as handsome in real life as he is in his photos, or were they taken ten years and twenty pounds ago? And when he asks you to go home with him, how do you know it's safe? The man calling himself "Mr. Right Now" in his profile knows that his perfect hair, winning smile, and charming banter put women at ease, silencing any doubts they might have about going back to his apartment. There, he has a special evening all planned out: steaks, wine, candlelight . . . and, by the end of the night, pain and a slow, agonizing death. Driven to desperation-by divorce, boredom, infidelity, a beloved husband's death-a young woman named Paige, her cousin and rival Heather, her best friend, Chloe, and her mother, Joan, all decide to try their hand at online dating. They each download an app, hoping to right-swipe their way to love and happiness. But one of them unwittingly makes a date with the killer, starting the clock on a race to save her life. New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding has written a complex, electrifying thriller about friendship, jealousy, and passion-a deadly combination.

An uplifting story of friendship and second chances. Loved it. ' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Searching for friendship? You'll find it at The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club... When Deb (ageing bikini, sunglasses) and Maisie (black wetsuit, swimming shoes, goggles) keep meeting on Reeves Beach, they strike up an unlikely friendship based on their love of swimming and their recent divorces. Soon, they are joined by other high tide swimmers, each with a crisis of their own to weather. Ann, a bossy organiser, is caring for her elderly mother at home; Julie has somehow (although she's not quite sure how) managed to produce three children under school age; and Chloe, a bright, brittle girl of fifteen, finds calmness in the water, and Quiet, anxious Bill is soon welcomed into the heart of the club. When the swimmers discover plans for their beach to be paved over for a leisure complex, together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the beach is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. The perfect summertime read for fans of Veronica Henry, Cathy Bramley, Lucy Diamond and Carole Matthews ***** Readers are loving The Whitstable High Tide Swimming Club ' Laugh-out-loud moments and dollops of heart-warming community spirit' - Lancashire Evening Post 'A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and a great story .' 'This book really is about the strong power of female friendship and I loved every moment of it. ' 'Uplifting and fun story about resilient women.' 'Gorgeous!

With a foreword by Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown 'We that are true lovers run into strange capers' Banished from her ambitious uncle's court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as the handsome shepherd Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two soon meet the dashing Orlando - forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. Fooled by Rosalind's disguise, Orlando grows close to 'Ganymede'. But Phoebe, a local shepherdess, also has her eye on Ganymede. As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want? As You Like It is Shakespeare's brilliant gender swapping, fake dating classic comedy of errors. Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare's unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day. Explore the rest of the STAGED collection: As You Like It - With a foreword by Talia Hibbert Hamlet - With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Macbeth - With a foreword by Kat Delacorte A Midsummer Night's Dream - With a foreword by Becky Albertalli Much Ado About Nothing - With a foreword by Holly Bourne Romeo and Juliet - With a foreword by Jennifer Niven Julius Caesar - With a foreword by Simon James Green King Lear - With a foreword by Manjeet Mann The Merchant of Venice - With a foreword by Lev Rosen Othello - With a foreword by Malorie Blackman The Tempest - With a foreword by Katherine Webber Twelfth Night - With a foreword by Bea Fitzgerald

Four women-friends, family, rivals-turn to online dating for companionship, only to find themselves in the crosshairs of a tech-savvy killer using an app to target his victims in this harrowing thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of See Jane Run and The Bad Daughter. Online dating is risky-will that message be a sweet greeting or an unsolicited lewd photo? Will he be as handsome in real life as he is in his photos, or were they taken ten years and twenty pounds ago? And when he asks you to go home with him, how do you know it's safe? The man calling himself "Mr. Right Now" in his profile knows that his perfect hair, winning smile, and charming banter put women at ease, silencing any doubts they might have about going back to his apartment. There, he has a special evening all planned out: steaks, wine, candlelight . . . and, by the end of the night, pain and a slow, agonizing death. Driven to desperation-by divorce, boredom, infidelity, a beloved husband's death-a young woman named Paige, her cousin and rival Heather, her best friend, Chloe, and her mother, Joan, all decide to try their hand at online dating. They each download an app, hoping to right-swipe their way to love and happiness. But one of them unwittingly makes a date with the killer, starting the clock on a race to save her life. New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding has written a complex, electrifying thriller about friendship, jealousy, and passion-a deadly combination.

Readers are LOVING The Tiny Magic Bookshop 'This book feels like the cosiest hug of all' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Magical realism ¿Grief ¿ Learning to trust yourself'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I want to work in Lamplight books!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Creeps into all your dark corners and lights them up with a cosy glow' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wish I could give it more than five stars' ¿¿¿¿¿ ******************* There's magic in a book ... Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum's bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste - they're magic. When Max's mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it. Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can't ignore her mum's last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks - if she can't even last that long, then a year would be impossible... For fans of: Outsider MC Found Family Small town Autumn vibes Classic books ******************* Praise for The Tiny Magic Bookshop: 'A cosy read, perfect for book lovers' Woman&Home 'A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop 'Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ' Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic 'This book is magical, enchanting, and intriguing. Exactly the kind of escape booklovers adore.' Amanda James, author of The Midnight Bookshop 'A story that has heart at its center. The Tiny Magic Bookshop reminds us how powerful literature can be. Reading books, recommending books, and sharing books is a magic in itself. August Bloom perfectly captures how magical this world is when we have books in it. A book lovers dream!' Jack Strange, author of Look Up, Handsome ' August's writing is beautiful - sincere, assured, compassionate and witty. I adored sinking into this book and wrapping myself up in it like a warm blanket.' Helen Gaskell, author of The Regency Switch 'The Tiny Magic Bookshop was the cosy, whimsical story I didn't know I needed...With dreamy prose and a magical cast, this is a must read this summer!' Chloe Ford, author of Work Trip 'A whimsical fantasy and a navigation of grief, the self, and being true to one's own heart' C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick

Readers are LOVING The Tiny Magic Bookshop 'This book feels like the cosiest hug of all' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Magical realism ¿Grief ¿ Learning to trust yourself'¿¿¿¿¿ 'I want to work in Lamplight books!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Creeps into all your dark corners and lights them up with a cosy glow' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wish I could give it more than five stars' ¿¿¿¿¿ ******************* There's magic in a book ... Max always felt too ordinary for the magical village of Lampton. No place more so than her mum's bookshop, where the recommendations are more than just a matter of taste - they're magic. When Max's mum dies suddenly, she leaves her daughter Lamplight Books and makes one last wish: that Max would spend a year working in the bookshop before she sells it. Max has no desire to uproot her busy life in the city to return to a place that always made her feel inadequate, but she can't ignore her mum's last request. So she decides on a trial run of two weeks - if she can't even last that long, then a year would be impossible... For fans of: Outsider MC Found Family Small town Autumn vibes Classic books ******************* Praise for The Tiny Magic Bookshop: 'A cosy read, perfect for book lovers' Woman&Home 'A tender story about grief and a wonderful love letter to bookstores and booksellers. This book will touch your heart!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop 'Enchanting and comforting all at once, this is a hug of a book ' Jamie Pacton, author of Homegrown Magic 'This book is magical, enchanting, and intriguing. Exactly the kind of escape booklovers adore.' Amanda James, author of The Midnight Bookshop 'A story that has heart at its center. The Tiny Magic Bookshop reminds us how powerful literature can be. Reading books, recommending books, and sharing books is a magic in itself. August Bloom perfectly captures how magical this world is when we have books in it. A book lovers dream!' Jack Strange, author of Look Up, Handsome ' August's writing is beautiful - sincere, assured, compassionate and witty. I adored sinking into this book and wrapping myself up in it like a warm blanket.' Helen Gaskell, author of The Regency Switch 'The Tiny Magic Bookshop was the cosy, whimsical story I didn't know I needed...With dreamy prose and a magical cast, this is a must read this summer!' Chloe Ford, author of Work Trip 'A whimsical fantasy and a navigation of grief, the self, and being true to one's own heart' C.B. Lee, author of Not Your Sidekick

¿The instant Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller! The perfect cozy paranormal romance for Christmas 2025!¿ *** ¿¿He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. But she's not exactly Scrooge...¿¿ 'The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE 'Everything I wanted in a festive read...whimsical, magical, emotional, and deeply romantic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE 'A million shining stars for Harriet & Nolan!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY *** Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting the terrible people of Annapolis in his aimless existence as the Ghost of Christmas Past. Harriet York is a good person - or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. So, when Nolan is assigned the sweeter-than-candy-canes antique shop owner for his holiday haunting, neither of them have any idea why. To escape one another, Harriet and Nolan must unravel the threads that bind them together - all by Christmas Eve. Hand in hand, they uncover each other's pasts, but why is it that Nolan doesn't want to let go? And might Harriet be the key to giving the Ghost of Christmas Past ... a future? *** Featuring all your favourite tropes: ¿Grumpy x Sunshine ¿ Holiday romance magic ¿ Touch starved immortal ¿ Fated mates ¿ Sexy little mustache ¿¿READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY GOOD SPIRITS¿¿ 'B.K. Borison at her best...this book is absolute perfection and a gift to the world of romance books' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally had me kicking my feet, screaming into a pillow and giggling throughout' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong' LINDSEY KELK 'My top romance pick for 2025! I'm so certain nothing will surpass this one!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A masterpiece...brimming with magic and whimsy' HANNAH BONAM-YOUNG 'Utter perfection...endearing, heartbreaking, romantic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heartachingly tender and decadently hot' CHLOE LIESE 'Everything a romance should have...a love story that conquers all, spice that's spicing and banter that's bantering' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The first festive read I've ever full-heartedly fallen in love with' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿Return to the Department of Hauntings and Spirits with Grim Tidings, available to pre-order now!¿

Ready for another fix of sexy, sweet, spooky romance? Pre-order Grim Tidings, the brand-new book in the Ghosted series, now! *** The instant Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, author of And Now, Back To You! The perfect cosy paranormal romance for 2026! *** 'The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE 'B.K. Borison at her best...this book is absolute perfection and a gift to the world of romance books' 5* READER REVIEW 'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE 'A million shining stars for Harriet & Nolan!!!' 5* READER REVIEW *** Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting the terrible people of Annapolis in his aimless existence as the Ghost of Christmas Past. Harriet York is a good person - or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. So, when Nolan is assigned the sweeter-than-candy-canes antique shop owner for his holiday haunting, neither of them have any idea why. To escape one another, Harriet and Nolan must unravel the threads that bind them together - all by Christmas Eve. Hand in hand, they uncover each other's pasts, but why is it that Nolan doesn't want to let go? And might Harriet be the key to giving the Ghost of Christmas Past ... a future? *** Featuring all your favourite tropes: ¿Grumpy x Sunshine ¿¿¿¿ Holiday romance magic ¿¿¿¿ Touch starved immortal ¿¿¿¿ Fated mates ¿¿¿¿ Sexy little mustache READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY GOOD SPIRITS 'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY 'Literally had me kicking my feet, screaming into a pillow and giggling throughout' 5* READER REVIEW 'Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong' LINDSEY KELK 'My top romance pick for 2025! I'm so certain nothing will surpass this one!' 5* READER REVIEW 'A masterpiece...brimming with magic and whimsy' HANNAH BONAM-YOUNG 'Utter perfection...endearing, heartbreaking, romantic' 5* READER REVIEW 'Heartachingly tender and decadently hot' CHLOE LIESE 'Everything a romance should have...a love story that conquers all, spice that's spicing and banter that's bantering' 5* READER REVIEW 'The first festive read I've ever full-heartedly fallen in love with' 5* READER REVIEW

"I was hooked from the very first page!" - Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of In a Holidaze "This book is a delight." - New York Times Book Review A National Bestseller and winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance! Featured on Shondaland, Oprah Mag, Bustle, The New York Times Book Review, Buzzfeed, POPSUGAR, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, NPR, Culturess, Vulture, and more. Named one of the Best Romances of 2020 by Washington Post, Bustle, and Buzzfeed! With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride & Prejudice, this debut is a delightful queer rom-com and holiday romance about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with a grumpy actuary until New Year's Eve-with results not even the stars could predict! After a disastrous blind date, Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again. Love-and the inevitable heartbreak-is the last thing she wants. So she fibs and says her latest set up was a success. Darcy doesn't expect her lie to bite her in the ass. Elle Jones, one of the astrologers behind the popular Twitter account Oh My Stars, dreams of finding her soul mate. But she knows it is most assuredly not Darcy... a no-nonsense stick-in-the-mud, who is way too analytical, punctual, and skeptical for someone as free-spirited as Elle, a classic grumpy sunshine pairing. When Darcy's brother-and Elle's new business partner-expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. Was Darcy on the same date? Because... awkward. Darcy begs Elle to play along and she agrees to pretend they're dating. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family during the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year's Eve. In this heartwarming lesbian romance, the last thing they expect is to develop real feelings during a faux relationship. But maybe opposites can attract when true love is written in the stars? "Everything I want from a rom-com: fun, whimsical, sexy." - Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER OCTOBER 2024 GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK An October 2024 Indie Next Pick ¿ An October 2024 LibraryReads Pick Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last -featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. "Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you." -Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic novel steeped in myth about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue-convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king's advisors while the king himself shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall-and if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down. "Stunning and heart-rending." -Chloe Gong, #1 bestselling author of Immortal Longings

"I was hooked from the very first page!" - Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of In a Holidaze "This book is a delight." - New York Times Book Review A National Bestseller and winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Romance! Featured on Shondaland, Oprah Mag, Bustle, The New York Times Book Review, Buzzfeed, POPSUGAR, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post, NPR, Culturess, Vulture, and more. Named one of the Best Romances of 2020 by Washington Post, Bustle, and Buzzfeed! With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride & Prejudice, this debut is a delightful queer rom-com and holiday romance about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with a grumpy actuary until New Year's Eve-with results not even the stars could predict! After a disastrous blind date, Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again. Love-and the inevitable heartbreak-is the last thing she wants. So she fibs and says her latest set up was a success. Darcy doesn't expect her lie to bite her in the ass. Elle Jones, one of the astrologers behind the popular Twitter account Oh My Stars, dreams of finding her soul mate. But she knows it is most assuredly not Darcy... a no-nonsense stick-in-the-mud, who is way too analytical, punctual, and skeptical for someone as free-spirited as Elle, a classic grumpy sunshine pairing. When Darcy's brother-and Elle's new business partner-expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. Was Darcy on the same date? Because... awkward. Darcy begs Elle to play along and she agrees to pretend they're dating. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family during the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year's Eve. In this heartwarming lesbian romance, the last thing they expect is to develop real feelings during a faux relationship. But maybe opposites can attract when true love is written in the stars? "Everything I want from a rom-com: fun, whimsical, sexy." - Talia Hibbert, USA Today bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown

¿The instant Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestseller from B.K. Borison, author of First-Time Caller! The perfect cozy paranormal romance for Christmas 2025!¿ *** ¿¿He's the Ghost of Christmas Past. But she's not exactly Scrooge...¿¿ 'The perfect romance' LAURIE GILMORE 'Everything I wanted in a festive read...whimsical, magical, emotional, and deeply romantic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Good Spirits is an absolute knockout' HANNAH GRACE 'A million shining stars for Harriet & Nolan!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Like snuggling with a golden, shimmering sunset' TESSA BAILEY *** Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday season exactly like every other; haunting the terrible people of Annapolis in his aimless existence as the Ghost of Christmas Past. Harriet York is a good person - or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what's expected of her. So, when Nolan is assigned the sweeter-than-candy-canes antique shop owner for his holiday haunting, neither of them have any idea why. To escape one another, Harriet and Nolan must unravel the threads that bind them together - all by Christmas Eve. Hand in hand, they uncover each other's pasts, but why is it that Nolan doesn't want to let go? And might Harriet be the key to giving the Ghost of Christmas Past ... a future? *** Featuring all your favourite tropes: ¿Grumpy x Sunshine ¿ Holiday romance magic ¿ Touch starved immortal ¿ Fated mates ¿ Sexy little mustache ¿¿READERS ARE SPELLBOUND BY GOOD SPIRITS¿¿ 'B.K. Borison at her best...this book is absolute perfection and a gift to the world of romance books' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally had me kicking my feet, screaming into a pillow and giggling throughout' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fresh, fun and original, B.K. Borison can do no wrong' LINDSEY KELK 'My top romance pick for 2025! I'm so certain nothing will surpass this one!' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A masterpiece...brimming with magic and whimsy' HANNAH BONAM-YOUNG 'Utter perfection...endearing, heartbreaking, romantic' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heartachingly tender and decadently hot' CHLOE LIESE 'Everything a romance should have...a love story that conquers all, spice that's spicing and banter that's bantering' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The first festive read I've ever full-heartedly fallen in love with' ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿Return to the Department of Hauntings and Spirits with Grim Tidings, available to pre-order now!¿

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER OCTOBER 2024 GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK An October 2024 Indie Next Pick ¿ An October 2024 LibraryReads Pick Order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last -featuring a gold foiled cover, gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, as well as exclusive metallic ink patterned endpapers and unique foiled front and back case stamps. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. "Exquisite and devastating. It won't fail to move you." -Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun Inspired by the legend of Xishi, one of the famous Four Beauties of Ancient China, A Song to Drown Rivers is an epic novel steeped in myth about womanhood, war, sacrifice, and love against all odds as the fate of two kingdoms hangs in a delicate balance. Her beauty hides a deadly purpose. Xishi's beauty is seen as a blessing to the villagers of Yue-convinced that the best fate for a girl is to marry well and support her family. When Xishi draws the attention of the famous young military advisor, Fanli, he presents her with a rare opportunity: to use her beauty as a weapon. One that could topple the rival neighboring kingdom of Wu, improve the lives of her people, and avenge her sister's murder. All she has to do is infiltrate the enemy palace as a spy, seduce their immoral king, and weaken them from within. Trained by Fanli in everything from classical instruments to concealing emotion, Xishi hones her beauty into the perfect blade. But she knows Fanli can see through every deception she masters, the attraction between them burning away any falsehoods. Once inside the enemy palace, Xishi finds herself under the hungry gaze of the king's advisors while the king himself shows her great affection. Despite his gentleness, a brutality lurks and Xishi knows she can never let her guard down. But the higher Xishi climbs in the Wu court, the farther she and Fanli have to fall-and if she is unmasked as a traitor, she will bring both kingdoms down. "Stunning and heart-rending." -Chloe Gong, #1 bestselling author of Immortal Longings

One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . . . Jamie Oliver, bestselling author and internationally renowned chef, delivers the perfect recipe for a page-turning children's fiction debut! Billy and his friends know that Waterfall Woods is out of bounds; strange things are rumoured to have happened there and no one in their village has ventured past its walls for decades... But when they discover a secret way in, Billy and his best friends, Anna, Jimmy and Andy, can't resist the temptation to explore! Only to quickly discover that the woods are brimming with magic and inhabited by all sorts of unusual creatures, including a whole community of sprites who need the children's help! Fantastical fun – jam-packed with magical creatures, epic feasts and brilliant inventions Page-turning adventure – short chapters bursting with action to keep readers hooked Amazing illustrations – bursting with illustrations from Mónica Armiño to bring the story to life Accessible and engaging – designed with dyslexia-friendly font and clear spacing With magical battles, a long-lost mythical city, fantastical flying machines, epic feasts and one GIANT rescue, get ready for an adventure you'll never forget! See what readers are saying about Billy and the GIANT Adventure: 'I couldn't put it down - I would definitely recommend it!' - Abigail C 'I loved reading this book' - Holly B 'I really enjoyed reading Billy and the Giant Adventure. It was a funny and magical story with beautiful illustrations' - Chloe 'I love the different chapters and especially the recipes at the end of the book as well' - Paul 'A thrilling, gripping book' - Neeva P

'A hilarious and modern Cinderella story that feels like eating warm chocolate cake' - Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown Finding love was not the only goal . . . When grumpy ex-footballer Alfie Harding gets badgered into selling his memoirs, he knows he's never going to be able to write them. He hates revealing a single thing about himself, is allergic to most emotions, and can't imagine doing a good job of putting pen to paper. And so in walks curvy, cheery, cute-as-hell ghostwriter Mabel Willicker, who knows just how to sunshine and sass her way into getting every little detail out of Alfie. They banter and bicker their way to writing his life story, both of them sure they'll never be anything other than at odds. But after their business arrangement is mistaken for a budding romance, the pair have to pretend to be an item to satisfy a public ravenous for more of this Cinderella story. And now they have to decide: is their fake relationship all for show, or something so real it might just give them their fairy-tale ending? A steamy, opposites-attract romance with undeniable chemistry between a grumpy retired footballer and his fabulous and very sunshine-y ghostwriter. For fans of Ted Lasso and Tessa Bailey. 'Alfie's Roy Kent-inspired voice is a triumph - and very, very funny - but sex is where Stein really shines. This, children, is how the professionals do it. Not a rote list of parts and positions, but a physical flow between two people. It's the difference between seeing choreography laid out in footprints on the floor, and being swept away by the dance' - The New York Times