"Another fantasy romance in the vein of books by Sabaa Tahir, Renee Ahdieh. . . . Shalia matures from a frightened girl in a foreign land to a woman unwilling to allow her destiny or desires to be controlled by the men around her." - School Library Journal "I will be thinking about Shalia's strength and fearlessness (and swooning over the slow-burn romance) as I anxiously await book two!" - Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road Shalia is a proud daughter of the desert, but after years of devastating war with the adjoining kingdom, her people are desperate for an end to the violence that has claimed so many of their loved ones. Willing to trade her freedom to ensure the safety of her family, Shalia becomes Queen of the Bone Lands, a country where magic is outlawed and the Elementae--those that can control earth, air, fire and water--are traitors, subject to torture . . . or worse. Before she is even crowned, Shalia discovers that she can bend the earth to her will. Trapped between her husband's irrational hatred of the Elementae and a dangerous rebellion led by her own brother, Shalia must harness her power and make an impossible choice: save her family, save the Elementae, or save herself.

From the glittering ballrooms of the Ton to the city's darkest alleyways, the Maidens of Mayhem are sworn to fight injustice - even when it leads to unexpected love. Scarlett Wynn knows how cruel life can be for a powerless woman. So when a local seamstress vanishes, she's determined to find answers. Armed with steel and grit, Scarlett's search collides with Ambrose Cross, the Duke of Aylesford, in the most unlikely place: a lavish brothel. Ambrose is desperate to protect his family's name, but fearless Scarlett draws him into a dangerous alliance - and an even riskier passion. As their investigations entwine, they uncover a sinister plot behind a string of missing women. Now Scarlett and Ambrose must risk everything - their hearts, their reputations, and their lives - to bring justice to the shadows of London. A regency romance that is both smart and sexy, fans of Sarah MacLean, Vanessa Riley, and Julia London will love this new series. "Brilliant." - Publishers Weekly "In Regency London, a commoner teams up with a duke to solve a mystery… Bryant's Maidens of Mayhem is an appealing idea… Scarlett and Ambrose are sympathetic and likable characters." - Kirkus Reviews

Three men, bound by blood, will stop at nothing to protect the women who have stolen their hearts and who they have claimed as their own-no matter what the price. A FORBIDDEN LOVE Ex-Marine Crowe Callahan has only had one obsession in life: Amelia Sorenson. She is the only one who has ever gotten under his skin. However, she is also the daughter of his family's sworn enemy: a man who has sought to destroy the Callahans for generations in order to further his own nefarious agenda. A DANGEROUS FATE When Amelia put herself on Crowe's side and in Crowe's bed, she became her father's enemy as well. When Wayne Sorenson escapes capture, both Amelia and Crowe know it is only a matter of time before he resurfaces to exact his revenge. Now Crowe will claim Amelia in order to bait a killer and end things once and for all. But can he protect the woman he can't seem to live without from one of the deadliest enemies he has ever known? And will he survive if he can't? in Ultimate Sins. Leigh's books can scorch the ink off the page.-Romantic Times BOOKreviews

Shealy O'Leary thought the ancient Book of Fennore a myth until she and her father are sucked into the past--and into the cursed no-man's land called Fennore. There Shealy learns that she has a rare power that their enemy seeks. Aided by the dangerous and compelling warrior, Tiarnan, Shealy must find her father and learn how to wield her gift to save those she loves or die in this waking nightmare ... After failing both his land and people, Tiarnan was damned to spend eternity in the black heart of Fennore. His only hope comes in the shape of a beautiful, frightened woman from the future. For she possesses a gift she is unaware of. A gift with the power to save ... or destroy them all. Together, Shealy and Tiarnan begin their perilous quest--a mission that draws them closer and closer together. And as the odds against them mount, so does their passion. The intensity of their bond electrifies the couple, their love powering Shealy's gift and Tiarnan's strength. But their newfound connection threatens to ruin them both--and bring to life a long ago prophecy of devastation and betrayal ... Contains mature themes.

Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It has become a phenomenon that has enthralled a generation of readers. This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when womens stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirt and the endurance of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival - Kate Morton Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, youll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob - Daily Mail I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel? - Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits A griping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness - Sunday Express

One of the many engineers that keeps Beta, the city under the sea, running, Mira only wants to make her family proud and to prove herself worthy. She knows the mysterious city better than anyone and it's her dream to help it flourish. But then, on a solo job in an abandoned section of the city, she encounters a monster of legend. An undine. A dangerous merman from an ancient civilization, long forgotten. Arges has fought his entire life for his people. With deadly creatures under his control, he plans to eradicate Beta once and for all to protect his kind and their peaceful way of life. But when a human woman saves him, she unknowingly creates a bond between them, one he can't ignore. Even though her flaming red hair haunts his dreams, he needs her for information on the undine's enemies. So he steals her. Keeps her. Feeds her. Only to realize their bond is far deeper than captor and captive. He cannot let her go-but he cannot keep her under the sea. In a battle to determine if love can survive a war beneath the waves, it will be their decision that changes the tides.

All bets are off when the man sworn to hunt a runaway woman reverses course to protect her from the forces against them in this slow-burn sequel to Given. The Giving Season has ended, but the onset of winter hasn't brought Wren peace. The king is still after her, and he has more reason than ever to want her dead. In possession of magic she shouldn't have, she's desperate to flee the capital. And there's just one person who can help her: Gabriel Moreau, the Hunter who chased Wren across the country, duty-bound to bring her to justice. Forced to make the most difficult decision he's ever faced, Gabriel chooses to break his oath and vows anew to protect Wren. Now, he too will be hunted. Together, Wren and Gabriel race across the kingdom to escape the king's wrath. But the cost of safety is steep, and life on the run is more dangerous than ever. Even with the Hunter by her side, their bond growing stronger with each obstacle, Wren is all too aware that everything, especially the notion of safety, is a lie. This edition features a signed letter from the author and character art.

Bad men make excellent fertilizer ... The cult Korean psychological horror tale of revenge, reinvention, and what it takes to grow back. Perfect nutrients for fans of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN and MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER In the heart of a quiet town, a young woman tends to her plant shop, but beneath the soil of her lush, green sanctuary lies something far darker.... ________ Every garden needs a little weeding ... Tucked away in the corner of a neighbourhood in Dosan, South Korea, is the Plant Shop. Its owner Yoohee has started anew, while her meticulously grown foliage thrives under her tender care. The shop is her refuge, where petunias and marigolds bloom and the air itself is like an elixir of peace. By day, Yoohee dispenses gardening advice, but she also finds herself offering a special service out-of-hours. Women in desperation come to her about a man they hope might disappear from their lives. Because Yoohee has encountered these kinds of men in her own life, men who treated her (and her beloved plants) with utter disrespect. So as night falls, Yoohee trades her apron for a shovel and a hoe and vanishes into her moonlit garden. There, she buries not just the remains of the day, but also the bloody remnants of a few unfortunate incidents. As more men are reported missing, a determined young detective comes knocking ... Atmospheric and haunting, PLANT LADY is a subtle, humorous story of dangerous obsession and misogyny that will fertilise your deepest fears and keep you rooted right to its chilling last page. __________ 'Gentle yet full of quiet rage, Plant Lady is sparse, haunting and timely' Parini Shroff, bestselling author of The Bandit Queens

A NEW YORK TIMES NOVEL EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT and NOVEL EVERYONE WILL BE READING THIS SUMMER "Is anything more dangerous than a fragile male ego?" - The New York Times "Nervewrackingly fun."-Vogue, Best Books of the Year So Far A Boston Globe, Seattle Times, Town & Country, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Lit Hub, Men's Journal, and Zibby Books most-anticipated/summer books pick Award-winning author Teddy Wayne follows his breakout sensation The Winner-a New York Times Top Ten Thriller of the Year-with another seductively twisty page-turner about the explosive impact of a beautiful Norwegian au pair on a celebrated novelist and his wife. Steven Hammer was once a literary star. Now, his career is floundering, his marriage to a high-powered woman is crumbling, and the only bright spot in his life is Astrid, the Norwegian au pair who cares for their children-and reveres his neglected novels. But what begins as a secret infatuation soon spirals into a scandal that makes them both infamous. As a headline-grabbing trial captivates the world with a salacious story of sex, power, and betrayal, Steven must confront the wreckage he's created-and the deeper insecurities that fueled it. Is Astrid an innocent young woman caught up in a case beyond her control, or a calculating femme fatale? And how far will he go, driven by desperation and obsession, for her professed love? With inexorable momentum and sly, lucid prose, Teddy Wayne's The Au Pair is a sleek literary thriller about desire, deception, and the unraveling of a man as he grapples with his fading relevance-when the lies others spin pale beside the fictions we tell ourselves.

She's no fair lady...he's a wild rogue... When Trystan Cartwright, the Earl of Zennor is bored he makes wagers...dangerous ones. One night in a grimy little tavern in Penzance, he and his friends stumble upon a wild, hellcat of a woman masquerading as an ill-tempered lad. Unable to resist the temptation of such a challenge, Trystan wagers he can turn the little hellion into a lady in less than one month. To win he'll have to present her at a ball in London and fool the beau monde. But he never imagines that his lady lessons will lead to love... Bridget Ringgold believes her worst nightmare has come true when three handsome gentlemen abduct her from the stables where she secretly lives. The devilish man who calls himself Trystan tells her she's part of a wager and that she'll learn to be a lady within the next thirty days and if she succeeds, she'll be given the means to live a life she's only ever dreamed about. But it's easier said than done with Trystan drives her mad with his endless lessons, yet the moment she waltzes in his arms, she realizes she's in danger of losing her heart...

The bestselling e-serialisation complete and in print for the first time. If you love Sylvia Day, Fifty Shades and J. Kenner you'll adore When I'm With You... Book Two in the Because You Are Mine series. Out-of-control party girl Elise Martin has come to Chicago to prove to herself and her family that her life is truly worthwhile. But she never dreamed she'd find herself at the erotic mercy of Lucien Lenault, her girlhood crush, an irresistible enigma who renders women powerless...not to mention wholly insatiable. But Elise isn't just any woman. She's used to playing with fire and for her, discovering Lucien's secrets is all part of the game. As the two of them enter into a dangerous sexual dance, Lucien can't help but wonder if the exquisite firestorm that Elise has ignited could not only expose his secrets, but also draw him dangerously close to the edge, and leave both their futures in ashes... For more electrifying, passionate romance, don't miss the other titles in the Because You Are Mine series: Because You Are Mine , Because We Belong and Since I Saw You and look for Beth's sizzling new serialisation The Affair.

She will never be the same again Fire and Shadows Scarlett Semiria sacrificed everything to keep her family, her Courts, and her twin flame safe. But the cost was more than she could have ever anticipated. And now she finds herself once again forced to make a terrible choice that could leave her so broken, even the stars won't be able to bring her back. Light and Dark Crown Prince Callan is more than happy to leave the Fire Court behind, along with the woman who chose someone else. But to protect his people and his kingdom, he is forced to enter into a dangerous deception that could cost him everything. Beginnings and Endings Fae Queen Talwyn Semiria has been waiting for decades for Scarlett to return home. She had expected to find a kindred spirit. What she got was a brash assassin who does things her own way and flouts all traditional decorum. She might play nice for now, but when faced with the evil that resides across the sea, she'll take it all and sacrifice everything. Everything hangs in the balance One wrong move, and the scales will tip Only ashes will remain

Forbidden Flames In the world of crime, love is the ultimate danger. Lorcan, known as "The Irish Bomb," is the ruthless right-hand man of the Irish Syndicate, feared for his volatile temper and brutal tactics. When his grandfather, the legendary ex-Pakhan Ruslan, tasks him with finding a missing Russian mafia princess, Lorcan expects just another mission. But the fiery bond that ignites between him and the innocent Taisiya is anything but ordinary. Taisiya, a young woman who once dreamed of becoming a nun, finds her world shattered after a harrowing ordeal. Rescued by Lorcan, she struggles to piece together her lost memories, finding solace only in the arms of her dangerous savior. Their connection is undeniable, but with two powerful mafia families ready to tear them apart, their love could spark a war that no one can control. Forbidden Flames is a gripping tale of forbidden love, fierce loyalty, and unstoppable passion. Dive into this dark and seductive romance where every kiss could be their last, and every secret could be their undoing. Perfect for fans of mafia romance, enemies-to-lovers, and intense, heart-pounding drama, Forbidden Flames will leave you breathless and begging for more.

The forest swallows her on the third day. Yara enters the woods with blood on her hands and one question burning in her chest: What am I now? She was a midwife's apprentice trained to stand at the threshold between life and death. Then she killed a man who deserved killing and learned how thin that threshold truly is. She isn't seeking forgiveness. She's seeking Baba Yaga. The witch in the house on chicken legs is meant to be a monster. A trial. A warning. Instead, Yara finds something far more dangerous: a woman who has spent centuries guarding the space between worlds. A keeper of doors. A witness to those who are ready to cross and those who are not. When Yara asks not to survive the witch, but to stay and learn, she must confront a harder question: If you can open the door both ways... what kind of threshold do you choose to become? The Doorway is a dark reimagining of the Baba Yaga myth a literary fairy tale about violence, responsibility, and the cost of holding power over life and death. For readers of Naomi Novik, Katherine Arden, and Madeline Miller.

From the master of the historical spy thriller, a story set in the heart of the Polish resistance September, 1939. The invading Germans blaze a trail of destruction across Poland. France and Britain declare war, but do nothing to help. And a Polish resistance movement takes shape under the shadow of occupation, enlisting those willing to risk death in the struggle for their nation's survival. Among them is Captain Alexander de Milja, an officer in the Polish military intelligence service, a cartographer who now must learn a dangerous new role: spymaster in the anti-Nazi underground. Beginning with a daring operation to smuggle the Polish National Gold Reserve to the government in exile, he slips into the shadowy and treacherous front lines of espionage; he moves through Europe, changing identities and staying one step ahead of capture. In Warsaw, he engineers a subversive campaign to strengthen the people's will to resist. In Paris, he poses as a Russian poet, then as a Slovakian coal merchant, drinking champagne in black-market bistros with Nazis while uncovering information about German battle plans. And a love affair with a woman of the French Resistance leads him to make the greatest decision of his life.

A serial killer stalks the streets of London in this "top-notch debut thriller"-the first Jack Caffery novel from the acclaimed author of Gone ( Kirkus Reviews). In his first case as lead investigator with London's murder squad, Det. Inspector Jack Caffery is called on to investigate the murder of a young woman whose body has been discovered near the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, southeast London. Mutilated beyond recognition, the victim is soon joined by four others discovered in the same area-all female and all ritualistically murdered. And when the postmortem examination reveals a gruesome signature connecting the victims, Caffery realizes exactly what he's dealing with-a dangerous serial killer. A finalist for the Edgar Award, Birdman explores the darkest reaches of the human mind and introduces a fascinating detective to the world of British crime fiction. "Treading the grisly path blazed by Thomas Harris in 1981 with Red Dragon, promising newcomer Hayder crafts a blood-curdlingly creepy debut thriller." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "A deftly plotted assault on the nerves... Birdman preys on the reader's expectations expertly, and Hayder handles her story's complicated time scheme with enviable assurance. Graphic, disturbing, splendidly readable." - Kirkus Reviews

She's got perfect posture, a nasty temper, and centuries of know-how. Will trying to fix the fourth dimension leave her trapped in a harsh new reality? Ireland, 1100's. Wilda Firestone doesn't put up with incompetence. Awaiting extraction back to her regularly scheduled life in modern Toronto, the feisty sixty-year-old spends the days hanging out with druids and learning local lore. But when she and her two companions finally make contact with her boss, she realizes that thwarting the terrorists who are corrupting history has left their portal home out of order. Tasked with sabotaging the enemy without modern backup, Wilda swears up a blue streak when her first few plans fall through. And the resourceful woman wonders if she's overlooked a valuable source of talent for too long when her untried partners start offering up unique ideas. Can she lead them through a deadly showdown and get everyone safely back to the future? Veiled in Ancient Shadows is the wonderfully sassy fourth book in the Toronto Time Agents science fiction series. If you like mature heroines, vivid descriptions, and captivating snippets of history, then you'll love C.N. Jackson's dangerous delve into the past.

Soon to be a major motion picture, The Nightingale is a multi-million copy bestseller across the world. It has become a phenomenon that has enthralled a generation of readers. This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II when womens stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirt and the endurance of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival - Kate Morton Movingly written and plotted with the heartless skill of a Greek tragedy, youll keep turning the pages until the last racking sob - Daily Mail I loved The Nightingale . . . great characters, great plots, great emotions, who could ask for more in a novel? - Isabel Allende, bestselling author of The House of the Spirits A griping tale of family, love, grief and forgiveness - Sunday Express

The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E Schwab Over 4 million copies sold &#39, The book I wish I&#39,d written &#39, R F Kuang &#39,Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous&#39, Katherine Rundell &#39,A modern masterpiece &#39, Spectator &#39,One of my all-time favourite books &#39, 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. &#39,Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint&#39, Guardian

One of the many engineers that keeps Beta, the city under the sea, running, Mira only wants to make her family proud and to prove herself worthy. She knows the mysterious city better than anyone and it's her dream to help it flourish. But then, on a solo job in an abandoned section of the city, she encounters a monster of legend. An undine. A dangerous merman from an ancient civilization, long forgotten. Arges has fought his entire life for his people. With deadly creatures under his control, he plans to eradicate Beta once and for all to protect his kind and their peaceful way of life. But when a human woman saves him, she unknowingly creates a bond between them, one he can't ignore. Even though her flaming red hair haunts his dreams, he needs her for information on the undine's enemies. So he steals her. Keeps her. Feeds her. Only to realize their bond is far deeper than captor and captive. He cannot let her go-but he cannot keep her under the sea. In a battle to determine if love can survive a war beneath the waves, it will be their decision that changes the tides.