Sand, sea and stuck . . . with your ex-boyfriend's grumpy brother in paradise. The Devils series is a sexy blend of spice, romance and grumpy men. Prepare to laugh, swoon and cry . . . perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Emma Chase. --- You don't really know a guy until you've vacationed with him ... When Drew Wilson's ex-boyfriend Joel "Six" Bailey asks her to go on his family trip to Hawaii with him just as her life is falling apart, she decides it's the perfect time to give him another chance. The hitch? The Bailey family includes Six's rude older brother, Joshua-a hot-nerd doctor who has hated Drew since the moment they met and once suggested she'd steal the family silver. Drew is determined to win the Baileys over and give this thing with Six a fair shot...but Joshua is making that difficult. Not simply because he is in her way at every turn, but because-as one tropical adventure leads to the next-she's beginning to wonder if obnoxious, odious Joshua might be the Readers can't get enough of The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 'You will swoon , you will feel every emotion and you will love every word written by O'Roark.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Enemies to lovers perfection .' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautiful story of hate to love that not only had us exploring tropical islands and continents, but also the emotions that come with finding something special in most the unexpected way. It was compelling , heartfelt , unputdownable . ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I devoured it in one sitting.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

A doctor, a musician, a secret - a love song unwritten. In the Scottish Highlands, newly minted country doctor Anna Campbell finds herself enchanted by the quaint village charm of Kirkby and the Old Bakery's heavenly shortbread. With Elvis, her Maine Coon cat, as her companion, she fills her days with work and delicious treats - until the enigmatic Lennox Fraser adds unexpected delights to her daily routines. As a musician, Lennox is both the prodigal son and black sheep of the Fraser family. Used to being misunderstood by his father and humoured by his older siblings, he feels truly seen for the first time when he meets Anna. But just as their love begins to blossom, a hidden family secret emerges, threatening to unravel the fabric of their bond. *** "All's Fair in Love and Truth" is the heart-warming fourth novel in the "Highland Happiness" series. Every piece of shortbread hides a secret, every heartbeat tells a story - and music is at the heart of everything. *** While you can read each story as a standalone this is the order of my series including publishing dates:One Summer Changes All: novella Forever in Your Arms: novel Spice Up My Life: novel High Spirits & Gentle Beasts: novel Return to You: novella All's Fair in Love and Truth: novel The Things We Weave for Love: novel, 2026 Clay, Love and Everything in Between: novel, 2026 Finding My Way to You: novel, 2026 One Strike for Love: novel, 207 Sparking the Flame Within: novel, 2027

A doctor, a musician, a secret - a love song unwritten. In the Scottish Highlands, newly minted country doctor Anna Campbell finds herself enchanted by the quaint village charm of Kirkby and the Old Bakery's heavenly shortbread. With Elvis, her Maine Coon cat, as her companion, she fills her days with work and delicious treats - until the enigmatic Lennox Fraser adds unexpected delights to her daily routines. As a musician, Lennox is both the prodigal son and black sheep of the Fraser family. Used to being misunderstood by his father and humoured by his older siblings, he feels truly seen for the first time when he meets Anna. But just as their love begins to blossom, a hidden family secret emerges, threatening to unravel the fabric of their bond. *** "All's Fair in Love and Truth" is the heart-warming fourth novel in the "Highland Happiness" series. Every piece of shortbread hides a secret, every heartbeat tells a story - and music is at the heart of everything. *** While you can read each story as a standalone this is the order of my series including publishing dates:One Summer Changes All: novella Forever in Your Arms: novel Spice Up My Life: novel High Spirits & Gentle Beasts: novel Return to You: novella All's Fair in Love and Truth: novel The Things We Weave for Love: novel, 2026 Clay, Love and Everything in Between: novel, 2026 Finding My Way to You: novel, 2026 One Strike for Love: novel, 207 Sparking the Flame Within: novel, 2027

You never know where love might bloom...fall in love with this cosy rivals-to-lovers small town romance! The perfect read if you love Gilmore Girls or The Pumpkin Spice Café series! April Jones needs a fresh start. Leaving behind a broken engagement and a dead-end job in New York, she returns to her hometown, Magnolia Springs, with a plan: she'll renovate her dad's dive bar and turn it into a florist, just like she had always dreamed of. As spring flowers start to bloom, April throws herself into the project and finally begins to mend her broken heart. But then her high school rival Luke Pointer shows up. He's just as infuriating as April remembers, with his arrogant charm, perfectly styled hair and striking blue eyes. And it looks like their old rivalry isn't over yet: now a successful real estate developer, Luke has plans to tear down half of Main Street, including April's beloved flower store. April can't believe that the fate of her business now rests in Luke's annoyingly attractive hands, but she isn't ready to give up on her fresh start just yet. If only April could find a way to make Luke set aside is hard hat and follow his heart instead of his blueprints... 🌤¿ TROPES Rivals-to-lovers Opposites attract Forced proximity Small town romance Readers have already fallen in love with Willow Hurst! 'This book was gorgeous!!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A delightful small-town romance filled with the magic of second chances'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Warm and sweet...perfect'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Completely obsessed...so cute and fun!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'This is Hallmark movie material'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I couldn't put this book down - absolutely loved it!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'This was exactly the cute and cosy read I needed' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ '5 stars, no notes...cannot wait to read the other books in this series!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'Truly the definition of a warm, comforting hug in book form'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'A satisfyingly cosy read full of small town charm, that fans of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe or Lovelight Farms should definitely consider checking out!'¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid images: of merchants leading camel caravans over deserts and steppes to trade exotic goods in the bazaars of glittering Oriental cities, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to gather scriptures and spread their faith across continental expanses. Beyond the exotica, however, this VSI will be a sketch of the historical background against which the silk road flourished, and an essay on the significance of old-world intercultural exchange to Eurasian and world history generally. On the one hand, Millward treats the silk road broadly, as a metonym for the cross-fertilizing communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persian, Indian, and Chinese regions, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, travelers' tales of colorful locales, the main focus of the book is to outline the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted silk road interactions, especially the role of nomad empires; and to highlight the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not yet on the scale of, modern globalization. Millward also considers some of the more abstract contemporary uses to which the silk road concept has been put. It is, of course, a popular marketing device for boutiques, museums, restaurants, and tour operators from Venice to Kyoto. More than that, however, the silk road has ideological connotations, used sometimes to soften the face of Chinese expansion in Central Asia, or, in the US culture wars, as a challenge to the "clash of civilizations" understanding of intersocietal relations. Finally, while it has often been argued that the silk road declined or closed after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct maritime communications from Europe to Asia, Millard disputes this view, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to retrieve the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

The phrase "silk road" evokes vivid images: of merchants leading camel caravans over deserts and steppes to trade exotic goods in the bazaars of glittering Oriental cities, of pilgrims braving bandits and frozen mountain passes to gather scriptures and spread their faith across continental expanses. Beyond the exotica, however, this VSI will be a sketch of the historical background against which the silk road flourished, and an essay on the significance of old-world intercultural exchange to Eurasian and world history generally. On the one hand, Millward treats the silk road broadly, as a metonym for the cross-fertilizing communication between peoples across the Eurasian continent since at least the Neolithic era. On the other, he highlights specific examples of goods and ideas exchanged between the Mediterranean, Persian, Indian, and Chinese regions, along with the significance of these exchanges. While including silks, spices, travelers' tales of colorful locales, the main focus of the book is to outline the dynamics of Central Eurasian history that promoted silk road interactions, especially the role of nomad empires; and to highlight the importance of the biological, technological, artistic, intellectual, and religious interchanges across the continent. Millward shows that these exchanges had a profound effect on the old world that was akin to, if not yet on the scale of, modern globalization. Millward also considers some of the more abstract contemporary uses to which the silk road concept has been put. It is, of course, a popular marketing device for boutiques, museums, restaurants, and tour operators from Venice to Kyoto. More than that, however, the silk road has ideological connotations, used sometimes to soften the face of Chinese expansion in Central Asia, or, in the US culture wars, as a challenge to the "clash of civilizations" understanding of intersocietal relations. Finally, while it has often been argued that the silk road declined or closed after the collapse of the Mongol empire or the opening of direct maritime communications from Europe to Asia, Millard disputes this view, showing how silk road phenomena continued through the early modern and modern expansion of Russian and Chinese states across Central Asia. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

' Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming' ALI HAZELWOOD 'Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy' JODI PICOULT 'A heartwarming rom-com brimming with smart, snappy dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and lovable side characters' AMY LEA The perfect summer rom-com to escape with! When two ex-bandmates reunite to perform on a cruise ship, sparks fly! Micah's relationship to music is... complicated. Her band took off after being featured on a teen TV show, but the group broke up in no small part thanks to Micah's ex, the band's guitarist. Having spent years of trying to make it solo, Micah is offered an opportunity to reunite with the band on a cruise and she reluctantly says yes, even though she'll have to face the ghosts of her past. John has been in love with Micah since they were kids making music together, but never said anything for the sake of the band, her old relationship, and to preserve their friendship. A life away from music has made him miss the way his heart sang with hers, so he boards the cruise too. Onboard, Micah can't help but see John with new eyes, and John's feelings only intensify. As the discordant band's tension grows to a breaking point and they'll have to decide if their relationship is more than a one-hit wonder. Readers LOVE Alicia Thompson: 'A must for music-loving romance readers' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I've read a few rockstar romance stories, but this one 100% takes the lead. The tension, the longing, the vulnerability... just ALL OF IT .' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I was hooked on this book from the moment I started it till I finished' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'An instant favorite!!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'The banter, spice, and emotional development was so good in this one. Incredible execution of childhood-friends-to-lovers and rockstar romance' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

The new forbidden student/professor rom com from the New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in Amsterdam - available to pre-order now! 'So hot, so funny, so emotionally satisfying. The perfect romance' Laura Wood 'Rachel Lynn Solomon always delivers these quirky, thoughtful and just sweet romances- I simply cannot get enough' Reader Review 'I love love LOVED this! Pop star turned college student falls for her professor?! I didn't know I needed it!' Reader Review 'Cute, clever, and bursting with that irresistible 'this is probably a bad idea ... but I'm doing it anyway' energy' Reader Review When a former popstar enrols at college, the last thing she needs is A-plus chemistry with her psychology professor . . . Three-time Grammy award-winner Ramona Wilder has spent her youth selling out arenas. Now at age twenty-six, she's done with the spotlight and inhumane lack of privacy. She just wants to be 'normal' - starting with a place at college. Professor Nick Navarro, recently divorced but determinedly optimistic, vows to treat this new celebrity enrolment the same as any other student. But when Ramona blazes into class and causes an uproar, he's rattled for the first time in his career. There's an undeniable spark between them - but they definitely shouldn't act on it. And when Ramona's old life comes calling her back, she's no longer sure where she fits. Is Nick just a brief distraction? Or a first chance at something real? Praise for Rachel Lynn Solomon: 'An unputdownable, sexy riot!' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'The spice was unparalleled' READER REVIEW ***** 'Delightfully addictive and downright red-hot spicy!' AMY LEA 'My forecast: read it, and you'll be on cloud nine' ALI HAZELWOOD 'A sexy storm of a book' SOPHIE COUSENS 'Probably my favourite romcom ever' READER REVIEW *****

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Gilmore Girls fans! Pour yourselves a hot cup of tea and get ready to fall in love with this cozy YA romance that will have you dreaming of autumn all year long. Fall is a big deal in Briar Glen, a quaint and charming village in New England. That's when tourists from all over the country descend upon this picturesque town to see the babbling brooks and colorful leaves while sipping hot chocolate or pumpkin spice lattes. But sixteen-year-old Lucy Kane hates the uber-popular PSL. She finds it overrated -- especially when you consider the fact that there isn't even pumpkin in it! -- which is bad because she works at Cup o' Jo, the local coffee shop her mom owns. Business at Cup o' Jo hasn't been great in the off-season, but that's okay because it always picks up during the fall ... Until Java Junction, a multinational coffee chain, opens across the street and makes things harder for the small shop. And to make matters worse, it turns out Jack Harper, the new kid in school and Lucy's secret crush, is the son of the owner. Suddenly, fall doesn't seem like it'll be all it's cracked up to be. Will Lucy find a way to save her mom's coffee shop?

A delectable mix of Arabic, Mughlai and traditional South Indian influences, today's Hyderabadi cuisine is the legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad, whose khansamas were skilled in the use of spices to bring distinctive flavours to the table. Digging into the 400-year-old history of the royal kitchens of the Nizams, Geeta Devi brings to you a scrumptious array of Hyderabadi recipes to stimulate the palate. From Patthar ka Gosht and Paneer Golkonda to Haleem and Gajar-Methi ka Salan, from Kacche Gosht ki Biryani and Jhinge ka Achaar to Shahi Tukde and Anokhi Kheer-this book reveals the secrets behind a mouth-watering range of delicacies that will delight the modern gourmand. Illustrated with beautiful images, Geeta Devi's recipes are accessible and easy to follow, whether you want to serve up a quick vegetarian snack, a complex main course of mixed meats, an unusual variation on the biryani, a tangy pickle or a rich dessert fit for a feast. Accompanied by a glossary of commonly used ingredients in the Indian kitchen,

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to retrieve the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Rated All Ages 8+.

When the Rutmark rises over the forests beyond Varrow's Edge, the old warnings return: do not bleed in the trees, do not follow the glowing flowers, do not look for the Beast. Nyra ignores them-for a price she can't refuse-and stumbles into a den of heat, shadows, and a horned guardian who claims her with a single look. His name is Varrek. He is not human, but he is not a mindless creature either. He protects his territory. He keeps what he claims. And he wants Nyra. As blood-moon fever ignites the woods, desire turns feral and tender in equal measure. What begins as a dangerous bargain becomes a sanctuary of rough devotion, worshipful touch, and fierce aftercare. When the village tries to take her back, Nyra must choose: the safe path home, or the Beast who made the dark feel like belonging. Bred in the Beast's Den is a stand-alone, high-heat monster erotica novella with a possessive protector, size-difference spice, breeding kink, and a guaranteed emotionally satisfying ending. All acts are enthusiastically consensual.

' Unique, sexy, hilarious, charming' ALI HAZELWOOD 'Unfailingly sweet and surprisingly sexy' JODI PICOULT 'A heartwarming rom-com brimming with smart, snappy dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and lovable side characters' AMY LEA The perfect summer rom-com to escape with! When two ex-bandmates reunite to perform on a cruise ship, sparks fly! Micah's relationship to music is... complicated. Her band took off after being featured on a teen TV show, but the group broke up in no small part thanks to Micah's ex, the band's guitarist. Having spent years of trying to make it solo, Micah is offered an opportunity to reunite with the band on a cruise and she reluctantly says yes, even though she'll have to face the ghosts of her past. John has been in love with Micah since they were kids making music together, but never said anything for the sake of the band, her old relationship, and to preserve their friendship. A life away from music has made him miss the way his heart sang with hers, so he boards the cruise too. Onboard, Micah can't help but see John with new eyes, and John's feelings only intensify. As the discordant band's tension grows to a breaking point and they'll have to decide if their relationship is more than a one-hit wonder. Readers LOVE Alicia Thompson: 'A must for music-loving romance readers' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I've read a few rockstar romance stories, but this one 100% takes the lead. The tension, the longing, the vulnerability... just ALL OF IT .' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'I was hooked on this book from the moment I started it till I finished' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'An instant favorite!!' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ 'The banter, spice, and emotional development was so good in this one. Incredible execution of childhood-friends-to-lovers and rockstar romance' ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿ ¿

USA Today Bestseller From TikTok sensation Grace Reilly, the long-awaited final book in the Beyond the Play series and your newest obsession, a spicy brother's rival college hockey romance, perfect for fans of Hannah Grace, Liz Tomforde, and Elsie Silver. He's my brother's biggest hockey rival...but he's bringing the heat for me. Nikolai Hockey is my life, and I need to make this last season count. But when I'm forced to transfer to rival school McKee University for my senior year, I risk pissing off the captain, who happens to be the older brother of Isabelle Callahan: the gorgeous beam of sunshine I can't forget after our secret summer romance. Rekindling our fling, especially with the forced proximity of us being on the same campus, could risk her brother icing me off the team—not to mention the fact that my scarred past makes having a real relationship impossible—and yet the moment I see Isabelle again, all my wild, burning feelings come rushing back. Izzy I have two goals for sophomore year: win back my old volleyball position, and forget I ever knew devilishly handsome hockey defenseman Nikolai Abney-Volkov. As the youngest and only daughter in a family full of athletes, failure isn't an option. But when Nik crashes back into my life, I can't stay away from the broody charm of this grumpy athlete. I'm determined to guard my heart this time, but between the furtive hookups and the heartfelt conversations, the lines between friends-with-benefits and more begin to blur. As we fall deeper in this emotional new adult romance, we'll have to make a choice: fight for a future together, or watch it go up in flames. TROPES Friends with benefits Hockey romance Stolen spicy moments Filled with swoons, spice, sports, and koalas, Wicked Serve is a don't-miss new adult college sports romance.

Snag the first printing before it’s gone! This collectible paperback comes with gorgeous sprayed edges while supplies last so be sure to pre-order now! From New York Times bestselling author Tricia O’Malley; Charmed meets The Pumpkin Spice Café in this cozy romantasy about a witch returning to Scotland to break a family curse—only to clash with one grumpy Scotsman determined to protect his town from her haywire magic. She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster. Sloane MacGregor swore she’d never return to Briarhaven, but with her twenty-fifth birthday looming—the day witches come into their magic—her grandmother summons her and her sisters back for one tiny task: break the centuries-old curse haunting their bloodline. Knox Douglas, Briarhaven’s grumpy mayor, has worked tirelessly to make his town a haven for magical folk. The last thing he needs is a cursed MacGregor wreaking havoc. It doesn’t matter he once crushed on her. For the sake of Briarhaven, Sloane has to go. But magic has other plans—and in Briarhaven, love really is a witch.