In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. Célie's life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves-including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends' heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire. But Célie isn't the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force-and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all. Enemies to Lovers: She's the woman who tried to put a stake through his heart. He's the vampire king who damned her to an immortal life. Now, an undeniable attraction burns between them, as dangerous as the enemies they face. Dark Vampire Romance: As Célie fights the new, terrifying hunger for blood, she must rely on Michal-the one man she despises-to guide her through the shadows of her new paranormal existence. Forced Proximity: To mend the broken veil between life and death, they must journey together. But sharing close quarters and dangerous secrets only fuels the searing attraction they both try to deny. Magic and Witches: With her sister Filippa returned as a vengeful revenant and dark magic threatening to unravel their world, Célie must embrace her new powers to save everyone she loves. A literal Deal with Death: An ancient, dark force has been awakened, and he is coming for Célie to claim her as his bride. Can she and Michal mend the veil before Death claims her forever?

Bloomsbury presents Saltblood by Francesca De Tores, read by Dakota Blue Richards. **WINNER OF THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE ** 'A gripping tale of one woman's extraordinary adventures ... Saltblood is a triumph of the imagination' ELODIE HARPER, author of 'The Wolf Den' trilogy 'A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gusto' PAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet Song 'A well crafted, salty, old-fashioned adventure about identity and freedom' The Times In a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money. Mary's dual existence as Mark will lead to a role as a footman in a grand house, serving a French mistress; to the navy, learning who to trust and how to navigate by the stars; and to the army and the battlegrounds of Flanders, finding love among the bloodshed and the mud. But none of this will stop Mary yearning for the sea. Drawn back to the water, Mary must reinvent herself yet again, for a woman aboard a ship is a dangerous thing. This time Mary will become something more dangerous than a woman. She will become a pirate. Breathing life into the Golden Age of Piracy, Saltblood is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, weaving an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, one of history's most remarkable figures. 'Saltblood is exquisite. The writing is sumptuous and lyrical, the story fascinating' LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Asking for It and Idol 'Startling, fresh and brilliant' ANNA MAZZOLA, author of The Clockwork Girl 'A wonderful tale and so exquisitely told ... Master and Commander meets Thelma & Louise' JAMES OSWALD, author of the 'Inspector McLean' series 'A thrilling, gender-shaking roar of a tale every reader will enjoy' NEIL BLACKMORE, author of Radical Love 'Saltblood is a complete triumph. A glittering jewel of a novel; a treasure chest of delight. I cannot bring myself to put it down' E.S. THOMSON, author of Beloved Poison

BOOK ONE in the WITHERED ROSE TRILOGY Christian Romantic Suspense Series What happens when a Christian woman and a mafia boss fall in love? Their passion breeds chaos. Rosa and Amory have no business getting involved with one another but they also have no choice. Rosa is Amory's captive bride, kidnapped and forced to marry him as payment for her brother's debt. All she wants is to live a life free of crime and violence but now she's shackled to the most dangerous man in New York City. Only God can help her now. Meanwhile, Amory is looking forward to having a beautiful young bride. But Amory is a mafia underboss and Rosa is a Christian woman. Her faith is standing right between them, and he hates that. The sting of her refusal to marry him runs deep. But something in Amory feels drawn to Rosa, despite their differences. Maybe she is the calm to his storm, maybe he is the chaos she secretly craves. Whatever the case, they're in it together. *****DISCLAIMER/WARNING***** Withered Rose is a Christian story. There is no foul language and no graphic scenes of sex, violence, or gore. However, our characters are members of the mafia which may present an environment some readers consider triggering. Topics such as gang violence, abuse, and distribution of illegal substances will be introduced throughout the book. This novel is appropriate for mature audiences ages 17+ Please read at your own discretion.

She's known nothing but darkness for 413 days... but he'll burn down the world to save her. After a year in captivity, Nova Monroe is back in Starlight Grove-but she's not the same woman who vanished. She lives on the edge, chases adrenaline, and refuses to be caged again. Cliff diving. Mountain biking. Anything to feel alive and outrun the memories clawing at her. But the single dad with shadows of his own won't let her face it alone. Especially when she finds herself needing a place to stay. Kol Archer has made it his mission to protect her. As a Forest Service investigator, he's no stranger to rugged terrain or battling for control. But nothing prepared him for Nova-her fire, her fight, the way she makes him feel something he thought was lost. The closer they get, the more dangerous things become. Someone doesn't want Nova to move on. And Kol is determined to stop them-no matter the cost. Because for the first time in forever, Nova's not just surviving. She's learning how to live, how to trust, and reminding Kol he can, too. But as darkness looms, the truth could destroy them both... ____________________________________ Into the Fading Twilight is a single dad, roommates-to-lovers, small-town romance about a woman starting over and a man who will do anything to keep her safe. This book can be read as a stand-alone.

She's known nothing but darkness for 413 days... but he'll burn down the world to save her. After a year in captivity, Nova Monroe is back in Starlight Grove-but she's not the same woman who vanished. She lives on the edge, chases adrenaline, and refuses to be caged again. Cliff diving. Mountain biking. Anything to feel alive and outrun the memories clawing at her. But the single dad with shadows of his own won't let her face it alone. Especially when she finds herself needing a place to stay. Kol Archer has made it his mission to protect her. As a Forest Service investigator, he's no stranger to rugged terrain or battling for control. But nothing prepared him for Nova-her fire, her fight, the way she makes him feel something he thought was lost. The closer they get, the more dangerous things become. Someone doesn't want Nova to move on. And Kol is determined to stop them-no matter the cost. Because for the first time in forever, Nova's not just surviving. She's learning how to live, how to trust, and reminding Kol he can, too. But as darkness looms, the truth could destroy them both... ____________________________________ Into the Fading Twilight is a single dad, roommates-to-lovers, small-town romance about a woman starting over and a man who will do anything to keep her safe. This book can be read as a stand-alone.

Set 25,000 years in the past, The Clan of the Cave Bear is an epic tale of love, identity and the struggle to survive. 'BEAUTIFUL, EXCITING, IMAGINATIVE' NEW YORK TIMES 'MAGIC' TELEGRAPH When an earthquake destroys her family's camp, Ayla is left orphaned and alone in an unfamiliar and dangerous land, with death all but guaranteed. But then she is found by a woman of the Clan, a people very different from her own. To them, Ayla looks peculiar and ugly - her blonde hair and blue eyes marking her out as one of the Others, who have recently invaded their homeland. Yet Iza, the Clan's medicine woman, cannot leave the child to die. As Ayla learns the ways of the Clan, Iza grows to love her, and the rest of the Clan begins to accept her. Everyone, that is, except Brun, the brutal and proud youth who is destined to become their next leader. Where others see similarity, he can only see difference. And as his hatred for the strange girl of the Others deepens, Brun grows more determined to get his revenge . . . MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THE EARTH'S CHILDREN SERIES: ' Riveting from start to finish' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful world-building, fantastic storytelling and utterly compelling . . . can't recommend this book enough' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is one of a kind ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Definitely a book to read and read again ' ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hooked first time round and rereading the whole series again for the fourth or fifth time' ¿¿¿¿¿

In this magical mix-up of fairy tales and murder, Little Red Riding Hood solves the mystery at the heart of ancient Greek myth: How do we navigate a dangerous world much bigger than us? Recently engaged and ready to celebrate, Red and her friends Sakura, Thorn, and Gloria leave Belville behind for a girls' trip to Helenia. The island is known for its history, its theater, and its beauty . . . but under the surface, something dark is lurking. On her first night out, Red meets a pair of locals whose friendly smiles hide many secrets. By morning, one woman is missing, and the other is found dead. But the local police are preoccupied with bigger problems–all, that is, except for one young and hopeful Officer Herakles. As an officer back home herself, Thorn is all too ready to take him under her wing. The rest of Red's friends would rather spend their vacation vacationing–until the missing woman, Ida, shows up and takes refuge in their rented villa. Ida is full of stories about encounters with a crime lord named Pluto, and her tales lead Red directly to the Botanical Garden and a living maze–not to mention its enigmatic inventor. As the myths and rumors pile up, Red and her friends are drawn deeper into Helenia's underworld. If they want to emerge unscathed, they'll need much more than a ball of string . . . This special edition includes a map, epilogue, and recipes.

BOOK ONE in the WITHERED ROSE TRILOGY Christian Romantic Suspense Series What happens when a Christian woman and a mafia boss fall in love? Their passion breeds chaos. Rosa and Amory have no business getting involved with one another but they also have no choice. Rosa is Amory's captive bride, kidnapped and forced to marry him as payment for her brother's debt. All she wants is to live a life free of crime and violence but now she's shackled to the most dangerous man in New York City. Only God can help her now. Meanwhile, Amory is looking forward to having a beautiful young bride. But Amory is a mafia underboss and Rosa is a Christian woman. Her faith is standing right between them, and he hates that. The sting of her refusal to marry him runs deep. But something in Amory feels drawn to Rosa, despite their differences. Maybe she is the calm to his storm, maybe he is the chaos she secretly craves. Whatever the case, they're in it together. *****DISCLAIMER/WARNING***** Withered Rose is a Christian story. There is no foul language and no graphic scenes of sex, violence, or gore. However, our characters are members of the mafia which may present an environment some readers consider triggering. Topics such as gang violence, abuse, and distribution of illegal substances will be introduced throughout the book. This novel is appropriate for mature audiences ages 17+ Please read at your own discretion.

'Josh Malerman is such an insidious architect'- Clay McLeod ChapmanA woman becomes the unknowing subject of an artist's dangerous work in this intense Hitchcockian horror from Josh Malerman, the New York Times bestselling author of Incidents Around the House.After a magical night out on the town with her fiancée Jack, Emily wakes alone in a huge bed situated in a beautiful, well-lit room. But the pink ceiling, the mauve walls, and the deep, dark corners are nothing like the hotel she and Jack rented. More worrisome yet: Emily has no memory of this place from the night before.A woman's voice directs her to remain in bed. And beyond the end of the bed, a picture frame upon an easel – a frame with no canvas, no painting, no art. Only . . . there is the silhouette of a person Emily does not recognize. A person emanating demand, danger, evil. And the way the woman talks . . . She's acting as if Emily herself is the painting. The still life. The art.Emily is as confused as she is scared. But it's immediately clear that she is trapped – and that Jack's life is on the line along with her own.The clock is ticking . . .For Emily.For Jack.For being forever trapped.'This is the rare novel that's authentically scary'- Stephen King on Incidents Around the HousePictures of You is an unforgettable tale of terror that will chill you until the final word – and have you thinking of the destructive cost of jealousy long after.

In the thrilling conclusion of the duology set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, a vampire and the woman who tried to kill him prove that true love can conquer anything, even Death. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. Célie's life is over. She took her final breath trying to save the people she loves-including the powerful and enigmatic vampire king, Michal, who refused to let her go. When Célie wakes, she cannot walk in the sun; she can hear her friends' heartbeats and she craves their blood. Michal has cursed her to the eternal existence of a vampire. But Célie isn't the only dead roaming the earth. Her sister, Filippa, has returned as a shadow of her former self, and other revenants are rising from their graves intent on revenge. The fragile balance between life and death has broken, awakening an even darker force-and he is coming for Célie, ready to claim her as his Bride. With the fate of their world at stake, Célie and Michal must set aside their searing attraction to mend the veil and right the balance, once and for all. Enemies to Lovers: She's the woman who tried to put a stake through his heart. He's the vampire king who damned her to an immortal life. Now, an undeniable attraction burns between them, as dangerous as the enemies they face. Dark Vampire Romance: As Célie fights the new, terrifying hunger for blood, she must rely on Michal-the one man she despises-to guide her through the shadows of her new paranormal existence. Forced Proximity: To mend the broken veil between life and death, they must journey together. But sharing close quarters and dangerous secrets only fuels the searing attraction they both try to deny. Magic and Witches: With her sister Filippa returned as a vengeful revenant and dark magic threatening to unravel their world, Célie must embrace her new powers to save everyone she loves. A literal Deal with Death: An ancient, dark force has been awakened, and he is coming for Célie to claim her as his bride. Can she and Michal mend the veil before Death claims her forever?

A Greek island vacation. A deadly village secret. A best friend you can no longer trust. The ' White Lotus' meets Daphne du Maurier and Mary Stewart in this twisty, atmospheric psychological thriller - perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. When Daphne travels to a remote fishing village on the Greek island of Crete, she's looking forward to sun-drenched days, dazzling sea views, and a happy reunion with the best friend she has idolised since university. But from the moment she arrives at the whitewashed taverna perched on the cliffs above the sea, something feels wrong. Roxy is jittery and evasive, the locals avoid questions, and rumours of a cliffside murder have everyone on edge. Then there is an attack in the night. Daphne is left reeling and desperate for answers. She turns to her best friend for help—but all she's met with is gaslighting and lies that make her question her own sanity. Completely isolated and unsure who to trust, she now finds herself trapped in a lethal game of deception—and caught in a dangerous attraction to a stranger with secrets of his own. As Daphne digs deeper, she realises that someone in this idyllic village has a deadly secret... and that her closest friendship might be the most dangerous thing of all. --------------------------------------- ** For readers who miss the atmospheric classic suspense of Mary Stewart and 'woman in jeopardy' destination thrillers, this is the book you've been waiting for! Part of the Deadly Destinations Thriller Collection which features "vacation gone wrong" thrillers where the most beautiful locations hide the deadliest betrayals – ideal for fans of slow burn, atmospheric psychological suspense by Lucy Clarke and Tana French.

'An imaginatively compelling investigation of a remarkable Tudor life, shedding sympathetic light on a world where prophecy and divine revelation unleashed dangerous political power' Malcolm Gaskill, author of The Ruin of All Witches 'The enthralling tale of Elizabeth Barton, the most dangerous woman in Henry VIII's England' Amanda Matta ** A daring young nun forces her way into the centre of Henry VIII's divorce scandal, going head-to-head with Anne Boleyn and becoming one of the Tudors' most influential power players. But how did this former housemaid manage to hold such sway? And why was she trying to stop Boleyn achieving ultimate power as queen? Elizabeth Barton's shocking rise from poverty to celebrity caught Anne Boleyn and the King off guard. As the dazzling new star of the sixteenth century 'miracle industry', this small-town girl became the most notorious influencer of her day. Adored by the public, Barton soon had every Tudor power player under her spell, from Cardinal Wolsey to the pope – until she was silenced by the man she tried to con, Henry VIII. But was the girl a deluded fantasist, a cold-hearted hoaxer, or was she the victim of her corrupt celebrity managers? Anne Boleyn certainly thought so, which is why, despite Barton's smear campaign against her quest to save the people of England from a cruel system, Boleyn set out to rescue the girl intent on ruining her. In this page-turning tale of prophecy, ambition and deceit, historian Hayley Nolan breathes life into the strategic manoeuvres between the housemaid, the king and his mistress – with the Tudor court never recovering from the fallout of this almighty hoax.

THREE LIVES, ONE SUMMER AND AN AFFAIR THAT WILL UNRAVEL EVERYTHING 'The type of book you'll want to gulp down in one breathless sitting . . . A summer in Athens? Check. Millennial malaise? Check. A steamy affair that upends everything? Check' GUARDIAN ----- At a crossroads in their relationship, Emma and Julian agree to house-sit for a friend in Athens over the course of an oppressive summer. Their plans take an unexpected turn when they meet Lena, an enigmatic young Greek woman who presents an opportunity for them to explore their relationship in uncharted and thrillingly risky ways. But as the heat in the city grows stifling, Emma and Julian find themselves far more entangled in Lena's life than they'd bargained for. What follows is a highly-charged three-way struggle for control, as Emma, Julian and Lena are suddenly faced with consequences far greater - and far more dangerous - than they could have predicted. What readers are saying: 'Absolutely unputdownable, I truly could not tear my eyes away' 'The twists at the end were perfect' 'YOU HAVE TO READ THIS! Yes, I'm yelling!' 'I'd highly recommend this for a gritty summer read!'

Special Edition of the TWISTED series- Limited special edition- Hardcover with dust jacket and new cover design- Sprayed edges matching the cover design- Beautiful character artwork under the dust jacket by @alexandraczerw_art- Foil detailing on the front and back endpapersHE’LL DO ANYTHING TO HAVE HER ... INCLUDING LIEChristian Harper is charming, dangerous and not interested in love. His new neighbour, however, manages to pique his curiosity. Stella Alonso, despite her social media fame, is a shy and introverted young woman. She is an intriguing puzzle that Christian is eager to solve. Soon an opportunity presents itself to get to know her better, and Christian immediately seizes his chance. He might be hiding the darkest of secrets beneath his perfectly tailored exterior, but he cannot resist Stella’s sweet nature and is even willing to tell lies to get what he wants - which might just destroy the burgeoning feelings between them ..."Stella’s and Christian’s relationship is a delicious slow burn. It’s filled with resisting each other and fighting the pull and falling in love without realising that you’re falling in love." ANNAREADSHEREDie englischen Ausgaben von Ana Huangs TWISTED-Reihe als wunderschöne Special Edition

From World Fantasy Award-winning author Fonda Lee comes Untethered Sky, an epic fantasy fable about the pursuit of obsession at all costs. "Gripping action set in vast spaces writ as clean and spare as a dry bone . . . the result is tremendous."-The New York Times A Most Anticipated in 2023 Pick for Polygon | Book Riot | Paste Magazine Ester's family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother and baby brother, leaving her with nothing but her father's painful silence and a single, overwhelming need to kill the monsters that took her family. Ester's path leads her to the King's Royal Mews, where the giant rocs of legend are flown to hunt manticores by their brave and dedicated ruhkers. Paired with a fledgling roc named Zahra, Ester finds purpose and acclaim by devoting herself to a calling that demands absolute sacrifice and a creature that will never return her love. The terrifying partnership between woman and roc leads Ester not only on the empire's most dangerous manticore hunt, but on a journey of perseverance and acceptance.

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E Schwab Over 4 million copies sold ' The book I wish I'd written ' R F Kuang 'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell 'A modern masterpiece ' Spectator 'One of my all-time favourite books ' Ann Patchett 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell. Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men - which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine. 'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian

'Storytelling at its best. I was enthralled' Sarah Winman (on Inga Simpson's Willowman) 'We haven't always lived like this . . .' Fin grew up by an observatory, learning about telescopes and planets, inspired by the passions of her parents, then leaders in their fields of astrophotography and astronomy. Those days are long over. Now Fin, her mother, Dianella, and a band of outliers live deep off the grid, always on amber alert and always ready to run. In the outside world, things are not good: extinctions and a loss of diversity threaten what's left of the environment. With a new disaster looming, Fin finds herself thrust into an unlikely partnership with a stranger who has appeared in their camp - one of a new breed of evolved humans, the Incompletes, who are widely distrusted. But the pair will need to work together during a dangerous journey if they are to play their part in an audacious plan to help restore the natural world - and humankind. The Thinning is both an exquisitely written novel of nature and urgent thriller by the bestselling and acclaimed author of Willowman and The Last Woman in the World.

A STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL FROM WOMEN'S PRIZE LONGLISTED AUTHOR                                        * One of BBC's '12 books you need to read in 2026'                                       * A Guardian Book of the Day                                       * A BookBub 'Best Historical Fiction of 2026' selection Two outsiders venture into the Forbidden Kingdom of Tibet, both driven by a motive they are desperate to keep secret... In 1869, the mountainous territory of Tibet is closed to foreigners. Balram is an Indian guide recruited to lead an English Captain on an illegal and foolhardy expedition within Tibet. Katherine, fleeing a life of frustrated ambition, is determined to become the first European woman to reach Lhasa. The two of them cross paths on their long, treacherous journeys. As they battle to survive, Balram and Katherine face storms and bandits, snow leopards and soldiers, fevers and frostbite. But nothing is more dangerous than the secrets that snap at their heels, in this unforgettable story about the obsessions of empire and the lengths we go to in pursuit of legacy. 'An epic, perilous odyssey.' Guardian 'Riveting... This book is a triumph.' Laila Lalami, author of The Dream Hotel

Gaston Leroux's novel The Phantom of the Opera, first published in 1910, remained a perennial favorite throughout the twentieth century and into the early 2000s. It was adapted to several popular motion pictures and into one of the most successful stage musicals of all time. Its main character, Erik, is a romantic figure whose appeal reaches across different cultures and times. He is a sensitive soul, an accomplished composer and musician whose great unfinished work, Don Juan Triumphant, is described as breathtakingly beautiful by the one person he allows to hear it; he is an object of pity, whose face has been disfigured from birth, causing him to hide behind a silk mask; and he is hopelessly in love with a young woman whom he can never seriously hope will love him back. At the same time, he a dangerous, menacing figure, lurking in the hidden catacombs beneath the opera house and blackmailing those who will not bow to his whims. He can hear things said in privacy and can create catastrophes that might or might not be the accidents that they seem to be.

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E Schwab Over 4 million copies sold ' The book I wish I'd written ' R F Kuang 'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell 'A modern masterpiece ' Spectator 'One of my all-time favourite books ' Ann Patchett 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell. Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men - which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine. 'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian