The brilliantly uplifting, page-turning novel from the multi-million bestselling author of Geek Girl and Reese's Book Club Pick Cassandra in Reverse. 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' Lindsey Kelk ' A true delight from cover to cover ' Charlotte Butterfield -------------------------------------------------------- If you could see your future, how would you live now? Margot Wayward is in manically gleeful self-destruct mode. Following the implosion of a ten-year relationship, she's wilfully derailing her successful career, joyfully taking down men on dating apps, and living in total chaos. Until one day, when Margot has a vision of herself with a man she's never met before. She doesn't believe in fate. But when Margot meets single-dad Henry, the vision comes true: exactly as she'd foreseen it. As her future continues to reveal itself, a glimpse at a time, Margot realises she knows exactly what's going to happen, and when. And there's nothing she can do to change any of it. So Margot has to decide how to live, how to love again, and how to be herself... Because if you can't change your destiny, how on earth do you live your present? 'Irresistibly charming, heartbreakingly hopeful, and downright hilarious' Catherine Walsh ' Funny and tender, full of joy ... a clever, surprising look at how our future selves can help us find out who we are.' Catriona Silvey ' Holly Smale never fails to make me laugh, and move me . I felt so happy when I was reading this book.' Daisy Buchanan ------------------------------------------------------ Praise for Holly Smale: 'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'Hilarious and heartwarming' WOMAN'S OWN 'Gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Truly original novel' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'Very clever' IRISH EXAMINER 'IWonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'Smart [and] funny' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever [and] unusual' DAILY EXPRESS 'Brilliantly clever' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY

From Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over Luke Garrison is a hometown hero, a member of the National Guard ready to deploy again. The last thing he's looking for is a woman to ruin his solitude. When the wildly beautiful Harper stumbles into his life, though, he realises she's the perfect decoy: a fake girlfriend to keep his family off his back until he's deployed. Harper was on her way to starting a new life . . . again. But something about Luke makes her want to settle down in this small town and make his house a home. Luke never thought he'd feel this way about a woman again. But he knows that he can't tell her the truth about his dark past. And she can't reveal what she's running from. At least this isn't a real relationship. It's only for a month. It's only pretend. Until it isn't . . . You will fall in love with Lucy's new Story Lake series, starting with Story of My Life! Readers are OBSESSED with Pretend You're Mine: ' OH MY GOD . Ms. Score does it AGAIN. I loved this book so much ... so hard to put down... had me in tears. I can't wait to read the next one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I LOVED IT ¿¿... The chemistry is OFF. THE. CHARTS!! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' I absolutely ate this book up . Devoured it . Did I read in bed for 5 hours straight to read 400 pages and finish it? Yes, yes I did.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' SAY WHAT??? ... This book left my heart in a ooey gooey puddle. The feels came left and right. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Wooooow! This book totally blew me away... a page-turner! A must-read! ... This book is ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ I loved it! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Oh god the feels! This is the kind of book you call in sick to finish... sweet and sassy and will break your heart then put it back together. This is a definite must-read .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Funny, heartbreaking, action-packed, sexy-hot, and one hell of a love-story . A definite must-read!! ... I love this book so freaking much! ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ ' LOVED IT!!! ... I read it in one day!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A murder she doesn't remember committing. Or a killer she doesn't remember meeting? Liv Reese wakes up in the back of a taxi with no idea where she is or how she got there. She is dropped off at her apartment, but is confronted by a stranger who claims to live there. Confused, she reaches for her phone to call for help - only to find that in its place is a bloodstained knife. That's when she sees that her hands are covered in scribbles repeating the same two words: STAY AWAKE. Last she recalls, Liv was a successful writer for a New York magazine. Now, she's lost and disoriented in the city. She is horrified to see news reports of a crime scene where the victim's blood has been used to scrawl a message: the same message that's inked on her hands. What did she do last night before waking in a moving car? Liv finds herself on the run for a crime she doesn't remember committing and trying to piece together the fragments of her life. But there's someone who knows exactly what she did, and they'll do anything to make her forget - permanently. An electrifying thriller that unfolds at a breakneck speed, Stay Awake is guaranteed to keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of S J Watson, Lisa Unger and Riley Sager. Praise for Stay Awake ''Misdirection has always been a key tool in her toolbox, and she uses it to perfection in this beautifully conceived and executed thriller.'' Booklist ''Goldin skillfully interweaves Liv's tense, propulsive present-day narration... Shocking twists and resourceful, well-drawn female characters keep the pages turning as the clever mystery unfolds. Goldin reliably entertains.'' Publisher''s Weekly 'One of the very best new thrillers I''ve read this year. The character writing, development, pacing and storytelling are just wonderful. One of those books that you want to race through but don''t want to miss a single detail. This is a must, must, must read and sure to be in my books of the year.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Wow!!! This will definitely be one of the best books I read this year... captivating and complex. A must read.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Oh wow this was such a damn good read. For me the book was unique, clever and addictive. I loved the twists and I loved the characters... a book not to be missed.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'An intelligent and well crafted mystery thriller with a well thought out plot, a protagonist you can root for, a very intriguing mystery, tension and suspense and of course, the obligatory twists!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'A cracking plot that takes the amnesia plot to a new level. A fast paced thriller that kept me hooked.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'WOW. I mean WOW. Megan Goldin is a genius - I have nothing else to say. I think I knew where the plot was going but I was wrong BIG TIME. This was sooooo good!!!' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Really enjoyed this book, totally gripping and I totally recommend.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'Megan Goldin has created another high intensity thriller. Absolutely loved this book and its heart palpitating plot. All book lovers will absolutely be enthralled.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review 'A thriller you'll want to stay up late for.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader review

⭐ The White Lotus meets Lucy Foley's The Guest List in this chilling, sun-soaked thriller about three vengeful women, a beautiful island resort, and the darkest of secrets. ⭐ 'A sublime thriller, an absolute scorcher. I loved it! ' - ANDREA MARA, No. 1 bestselling author of No One Saw a Thing ' A whip-smart, fun, and stylish novel - I raced through it. ' GILLIAN McALLISTER, No.1 bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time Best friends Darcy, Camilla and Kate have just landed in to the Maldives for a luxury holiday at the exclusive Sapphire Island Resort. They can't wait for ten days of scorching sun, crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches - and the chance to put a traumatic shared past behind them. But what awaits them is a murderous revenge plot that none of them saw coming. Or did they? *** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH BAD TOURISTS! ‘377 pages of pure brilliance . I held my breath the whole way through - completely hooked and totally binge worthy ! An easy 5 stars from me!!’ - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ‘This is THE perfect holiday read ’ - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ‘All I can say is WOW . What a wild ride!’ - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review 'Secrets and lies abound in this sun-drenched suspense with twists and turns aplenty , a deftly drawn cast and a propulsive and immersive plot. Compelling and entertaining . The Sapphire Island Resort is calling...' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ' Had me on edge throughout' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review 'A brilliant book, which will make an excellent summer read! ' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review 'Holy cow this did not end at all how I thought . Amazing book!' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review ' Well I wasn’t expecting that! The setting was perfect, the plot-building fantastic and the characters all complemented each other perfectly. Bad Tourists is definitely going to be a summer blockbuster .' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review 'This was so fast paced that I had to hold myself down while reading. The perfect summer thriller that I’ll be thinking about for a while! LOVED it !' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review

* Reese Witherspoon's latest Book Club pick! Published in the USA as Cassandra in Reverse * CASSIE IS NOT A PEOPLE PERSON. BUT SHE IS ABOUT TO WIN YOUR HEART. . . As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing. So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world. But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things. With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong? Not your average story. Not your average character. But, after all, maybe fitting in is overrated. . . BUY THE STAND-OUT BOOK OF 2023. _________________________ Readers cannot help but fall for Cassie... 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Unlike anything I've read before and I absolutely loved it' READER REVIEW ***** 'Witty, touching and totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'A hilarious and heartwarming read' WOMAN'S OWN 'Deeply human, wildly original, and gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Cassandra is an absolutely brilliant character and I completely fell in love with her' READER REVIEW ***** 'This is a truly original novel, a war cry for you to be you and for me to be me' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'A very clever book . . . A quirky story, written with intelligence and humour' IRISH EXAMINER ' I rooted for Cassie throughout. Wonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'A difficult to define five-star read, but also a fantastic five-star read' READER REVIEW ***** '[Cassandra] is smart and often funny, and her chaotic attempts to set the world to rights are poignantly rendered' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever, unusual and often amusing' DAILY EXPRESS 'A brilliantly clever, twisty story that dazzles with its wit whilst touching our hearts' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A brilliantly witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY 'This book is about understanding yourself, being true to yourself and never feeling you are less than anyone else' READER REVIEW *****

A perfect new start in Cornwall...Meredith's life is at a standstill. She's stuck in a dead-end job, approaching fifty, and her dating life is a string of disasters. But one evening, while browsing the internet, she sees an ad for a lighthouse, and in a moment of impulsiveness, she makes a ridiculous bid for it. With the help of local handyman Clem, she sets about renovating. And as they work together, a bond begins to form. But when Meredith finds out that Clem is keeping a secret from her, it changes everything. Will they find a way to build something more meaningful together? A delightful story about community, friendship and having the courage to start over, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Lucy DillonReaders LOVE Kim Nash's books... 'To say I adored this book would be an understatement - it brought out so many emotions! ... I could TOTALLY relate.' reader review of Sunshine and Second Chances 'It had me in tears several times, happy tears too, just so touching. Beautifully written from the heart.' reader review of Amazing Grace 'Escapism at its best ... A truly heart-warming, engaging, sweet and compelling story. I loved it.' reader review of Moonlight over Muddleford Cove 'Another fantastic five star read! ... had a HUGE grin on my face.' reader review of Escape to Giddywell Grange 'I was hooked. I laughed, I cried, I was inspired ... The storyline was engrossing and I sat and read this in ONE sitting.' reader review of Amazing Grace 'Oh boy this was absolutely fantastic! Brilliant characters, a whole mixture, some you love and some you will absolute hate ... Women's Fiction at its best!' reader review of Amazing Grace 'Just perfect ... I had a permanent smile on my face.' reader review of Moonlight over Muddleford Cove 'It's such a special story ... It is a funny, romantic and emotional read and I can't recommend it enough.' reader review of Amazing Grace 'I've laughed out loud, cried a bit, got a little cross, but most of all I've savoured every chapter.' reader review of Amazing Grace 'I quickly fell in love with the utterly charming characters due to the skill of the writing which made me feel that I knew each of them personally.' reader review of Moonlight over Muddleford Cove

CASSIE IS NOT A PEOPLE PERSON. BUT SHE IS ABOUT TO WIN YOUR HEART. . . As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing. So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world. But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things. With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong? Not your average story. Not your average character. But, after all, maybe fitting in is overrated. . . BUY THE STAND-OUT BOOK OF 2023. _________________________ Readers cannot help but fall for Cassie... 'A time-twisting delight' REESE WITHERSPOON 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Unlike anything I've read before and I absolutely loved it' READER REVIEW ***** 'Witty, touching and totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'A hilarious and heartwarming read' WOMAN'S OWN 'Deeply human, wildly original, and gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Cassandra is an absolutely brilliant character and I completely fell in love with her' READER REVIEW ***** 'This is a truly original novel, a war cry for you to be you and for me to be me' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'A very clever book . . . A quirky story, written with intelligence and humour' IRISH EXAMINER ' I rooted for Cassie throughout. Wonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'A difficult to define five-star read, but also a fantastic five-star read' READER REVIEW ***** '[Cassandra] is smart and often funny, and her chaotic attempts to set the world to rights are poignantly rendered' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever, unusual and often amusing' DAILY EXPRESS 'A brilliantly clever, twisty story that dazzles with its wit whilst touching our hearts' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A brilliantly witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY 'This book is about understanding yourself, being true to yourself and never feeling you are less than anyone else' READER REVIEW ***** Published in the US as Cassandra in Reverse.

* Reese Witherspoon's latest Book Club pick! Published in the USA as Cassandra in Reverse * CASSIE IS NOT A PEOPLE PERSON. BUT SHE IS ABOUT TO WIN YOUR HEART. . . As featured on Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2 Book Club, The Times & Daily Mail Cassie has never really fitted in. She remembers everything. Understands nothing. And consistently says the wrong thing. So when she gets dumped, fired AND her local café runs out of banana muffins - all in one day - it feels like the end of the world. But then Cassie discovers she has the power to go back and change things. With endless chances to get it right, can she stop it all from going wrong? Not your average story. Not your average character. But, after all, maybe fitting in is overrated. . . BUY THE STAND-OUT BOOK OF 2023. _________________________ Readers cannot help but fall for Cassie... 'Utterly brilliant!' ZOE BALL 'Everyone should read it and everyone will love it' LINDSEY KELK 'Unlike anything I've read before and I absolutely loved it' READER REVIEW ***** 'Witty, touching and totally absorbing' GRAEME SIMSION 'Sharp, funny, quirky, insightful and so very, very relatable' JOANNE HARRIS 'A hilarious and heartwarming read' WOMAN'S OWN 'Deeply human, wildly original, and gut-warmingly funny' EMMA JANE UNSWORTH 'Cassandra is an absolutely brilliant character and I completely fell in love with her' READER REVIEW ***** 'This is a truly original novel, a war cry for you to be you and for me to be me' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'A very clever book . . . A quirky story, written with intelligence and humour' IRISH EXAMINER ' I rooted for Cassie throughout. Wonderful' DAILY MAIL 'This is THE book for anyone who has ever wished life came with an undo button' SOPHIE IRWIN 'A difficult to define five-star read, but also a fantastic five-star read' READER REVIEW ***** '[Cassandra] is smart and often funny, and her chaotic attempts to set the world to rights are poignantly rendered' THE TIMES 'A triumph' SUN 'Clever, unusual and often amusing' DAILY EXPRESS 'A brilliantly clever, twisty story that dazzles with its wit whilst touching our hearts' SARAH HAYWOOD 'A brilliantly witty read' SUN ON SUNDAY 'This book is about understanding yourself, being true to yourself and never feeling you are less than anyone else' READER REVIEW *****

**Don't miss MAKING A KILLING , the new DI Adam Fawley thriller, OUT NOW** - THE *INSTANT* NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *THE FIRST EVER STAND-ALONE FROM AUTHOR OF THE DI ADAM FAWLEY MILLION-COPIES-SOLD SERIES* **A Financial Times Best Book of 2023** **A GuardianBest Crime and Thriller book of 2023** 'This devilishly clever, ground-breaking novel will keep you guessing' IAN RANKIN 'This book had me riveted to the page. It is original, inventive and totally 21st Century... Just brilliant!' JANICE HALLETT ---- IT WAS A CASE THAT GRIPPED THE NATION LUKE RYDER'S MURDER HAS NEVER BEEN SOLVED In October 2003, Luke Ryder was found dead in the garden of the family home in London, leaving behind a wealthy older widow and three stepchildren. Nobody saw anything. Now, secrets will be revealed - live on camera. Years later a group of experts re-examine the evidence on Infamous, a true-crime show - with shocking results. Does the team know more than they've been letting on? Or does the truth lie closer to home? Can you solve the case before they do? The truth will blow your mind. Over a million copies sold of Cara Hunter books across all formats (paperback, ebook and audio) as of 1st July 2023 MURDER IN THE FAMILY was a #7 Sunday Times bestseller for week ending 3rd September 2023 *PRAISE FOR MURDER IN THE FAMILY* 'Unique and hugely enjoyable.' Sunday Express 'Addictive ' Sunday Times 'An excellent , wholly original whodunnit!' Gilly MacMillan ' Genius premise with all the twistiness you'd expect from Cara Hunter. Her best yet!' Victoria Selman ' Reads like True Crime -relentlessly twisty and utterly compelling ' Shari Lapena

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER IS BACK Scion introduces #1 New York Times bestseller James Islington's first ever sci-fi novel in an unmissable new series filled with deadly assassins, dark humour, and world-changing technology - perfect for fans of The Murderbot Diaries and complete with the breathless pace and jaw-dropping twists readers know and love from global phenomenon The Will of the Many. My job, when you think about it, isn't so different from a lot of people's. The more old-fashioned crowd do still get hung up on the 'killing people' part of it, I guess, but that's a them problem: it's been perfectly legal to take out lifers for ages. Besides, once ultrawealthy morons realised they had a way to live forever - limited resources be damned - there was only ever going to be one genuinely practical deterrent. So, sure, I have to deal with a tonne of boring planning. Inconvenient hours. Some pretty awkward face-to-face interactions. And like most of us, I'm really only clocking in to try and crawl out from beneath my debts. But someone's got to do it. Luckily, my genetic compatibilities make me really, really good at doing it. Still. This next job . . . I don't know. It's something I haven't had to deal with in years. Kind of the opposite of my regular duties. Strange, that it got thrown my way. I'm sure it'll all go totally fine though. Fusing the dystopian cityscapes of cyberpunk with the explosive action of anime, this cinematic sci-fi thriller will enchant both veteran fans and readers entirely new to the genre.

Bloomsbury presents I Think We Should Kill Other People by L.M. Chilton, read by Mei Mei Macleod. The new laugh-out-loud serial killer thriller from L.M. Chilton, author of Don't Swipe Right and Everyone in the Group Chat Dies. 'Razor sharp, irreverent and as funny as hell' JOHN MARRS Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms. But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn't go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy. Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she's trapped in an isolated airport that's been ground to a halt by a snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel's worries – there's a serial killer to catch first. The AI algorithm failed to find Hazel her soulmate... But could it help find the murderer instead? 'Brutal, biting, and totally unputdownable' JOANNA WALLACE 'For lovers of reality dating shows... hilarious and satisfying' TASHA CORYELL 'Fresh, fast-paced and hilarious... I loved every minute' KJ WHITTLE Praise for L.M. Chilton: 'Utterly compelling and laugh-out-loud funny' KATY BRENT 'Murderously clever!' RUPERT HOLMES 'With biting, mordant humor, Chilton sends readers on a serial killer hunt for our disassociated, true-crime-obsessed social media age' ASHLEY WINSTEAD 'Funny, twisty, bloodthirsty' JULIE MAE COHEN 'Kept me guessing and was so fun to read' BRITNEY SPEARS

What connects a massacre at a Blockbuster video store in 1999 with the murder of four teenagers fifteen years later? It's New Year's Eve of 1999 when four teenagers working late are attacked at a Blockbuster video store in New Jersey. Only one survives. Police quickly identify a suspect, the boyfriend of one of the victims, who flees and is never seen again. Fifteen years later, four more teenagers are attacked at an ice cream store in the same town, and again only one makes it out alive. In the aftermath of the latest crime, three lives intersect: the lone survivor of the Blockbuster massacre, who is forced to relive the horrors of her tragedy; the brother of the fugitive accused, who is convinced the police have the wrong suspect; and FBI agent Sarah Keller, who must delve into the secrets of both nights to uncover the truth about the Night Shift Murders... 'A terrific thriller, tautly written with compelling characters. I was totally hooked' Peter James 'Every line counts in this cunning cat's cradle of a thriller. Alex Finlay has the knack of combining forward motion with powerful emotion' The Times 'Wow, this is crime fiction at its best... Alex Finlay is the real deal, believe me' Lee Child 'Finlay is all set to take on big boys Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben. Great' The Sun 'The Night Shift will grab you and not let go until the final, electrifying conclusion' Julie Clark 'An exciting, entertaining read that I couldn't put down!' Samantha Downing 'The Night Shift is one not to miss. Highly recommended' Brendan DuBois

DISCOVER THE DEEPLY ROMANTIC AND UNFORGETTABLE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT WILL GRIP YOU UNTIL THE VERY LAST PAGE 'Wren and Crew stole my heart and neither of them will give it back. I cannot explain how much I adore this story . . . Full of angst, drama and steam' 5* READER REVIEW 'Addictive, angsty and unforgettable . . . their chemistry was explosive' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wren and Crew are perfection and the chemistry they have is sizzling! I was sweating it out with nerves at Chapter 4 and the rollercoaster never ended' 5* READER REVIEW _________ Wren Beaumont is a model student. Kind, clever and beautiful, she is loved by everyone at Lancaster Prep. Everyone but brooding campus bad boy Crew Lancaster. Son of the family who own the school, Crew's life seems easy - but with an overbearing father and high expectations, it's anything but. Which is why he has no time for people like Wren. But when their lives unexpectedly collide, Wren discovers there's more to life than good grades - and Crew finally understands what it's like to care about someone other than himself . . . Could they - should they - become the school's most unlikely couple? _________ Steamy, romantic and totally addictive, this is a story that proves that true love really does happen when you least expect it . . . 'Crew . . . really had me wrapped around his finger by the end of the book' 5* READER REVIEW 'I fell madly in love with Wren and Crew. A delightful balance of slow burn and enemies to friends to lovers, and will capture every romance reader's heart' 5* READER REVIEW

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER IS BACK Scion introduces #1 New York Times bestseller James Islington's first ever sci-fi novel in an unmissable new series filled with deadly assassins, dark humour, and world-changing technology - perfect for fans of The Murderbot Diaries and complete with the breathless pace and jaw-dropping twists readers know and love from global phenomenon The Will of the Many. My job, when you think about it, isn't so different from a lot of people's. The more old-fashioned crowd do still get hung up on the 'killing people' part of it, I guess, but that's a them problem: it's been perfectly legal to take out lifers for ages. Besides, once ultrawealthy morons realised they had a way to live forever - limited resources be damned - there was only ever going to be one genuinely practical deterrent. So, sure, I have to deal with a tonne of boring planning. Inconvenient hours. Some pretty awkward face-to-face interactions. And like most of us, I'm really only clocking in to try and crawl out from beneath my debts. But someone's got to do it. Luckily, my genetic compatibilities make me really, really good at doing it. Still. This next job . . . I don't know. It's something I haven't had to deal with in years. Kind of the opposite of my regular duties. Strange, that it got thrown my way. I'm sure it'll all go totally fine though. Fusing the dystopian cityscapes of cyberpunk with the explosive action of anime, this cinematic sci-fi thriller will enchant both veteran fans and readers entirely new to the genre.

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER IS BACK Scion introduces #1 New York Times bestseller James Islington's first ever sci-fi novel in an unmissable new series filled with deadly assassins, dark humour, and world-changing technology - perfect for fans of The Murderbot Diaries and complete with the breathless pace and jaw-dropping twists readers know and love from global phenomenon The Will of the Many. My job, when you think about it, isn't so different from a lot of people's. The more old-fashioned crowd do still get hung up on the 'killing people' part of it, I guess, but that's a them problem: it's been perfectly legal to take out lifers for ages. Besides, once ultrawealthy morons realised they had a way to live forever - limited resources be damned - there was only ever going to be one genuinely practical deterrent. So, sure, I have to deal with a tonne of boring planning. Inconvenient hours. Some pretty awkward face-to-face interactions. And like most of us, I'm really only clocking in to try and crawl out from beneath my debts. But someone's got to do it. Luckily, my genetic compatibilities make me really, really good at doing it. Still. This next job . . . I don't know. It's something I haven't had to deal with in years. Kind of the opposite of my regular duties. Strange, that it got thrown my way. I'm sure it'll all go totally fine though. Fusing the dystopian cityscapes of cyberpunk with the explosive action of anime, this cinematic sci-fi thriller will enchant both veteran fans and readers entirely new to the genre.

A PERFECT COUPLE. BUT ONE OF THEM IS A KILLER. WHICH ONE? 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA Patrick Vanderpool, son of a billionaire media mogul, is destined for power. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. Vanessa Vanderpool, married to one of America's most influential men, has her own ambitions. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. When the other woman is found brutally murdered, there are only two suspects... One of them is guilty. But which one? Conman turned defence lawyer Eddie Flynn must risk his life to find out... The Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for multi-award winner Steve Cavanagh: 'A fantastic thriller writer ' MARK BILLINGHAM ' Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff ' EVENING STANDARD 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power ' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON 'A great author' MARTINA COLE 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'Impossible to put down' DAILY MAIL 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY ' An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked ' THE TIMES 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

The second installment of Scott Westerfeld's international bestselling Uglies series - the global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend. In Tally's world, looks are all that matters. And now that she's finally undertaken the surgery to become a 'Pretty', everything seems perfect: her looks are flawless, her clothes are cool, her boyfriend is totally gorgeous, and she's completely popular. But beneath the fun of non-stop parties, high-tech luxury and apparent total freedom, Tally can't stop a nagging sense that something is wrong. Something important. Then a message from her 'Ugly' past arrives, forcing Tally to remember the truth she learned before her transformation, and the fun stops cold. Because the true price of this perfect world is more than Tally is willing to pay... Praise for Uglies 'Fast paced, exciting and thought-provoking.' The Bookseller's Choice 'Superb sci-fi.' Amanda Craig, The Times Supplement 'Westerfeld introduces thought-provoking issues' Publishers Weekly 'The longing for fairy-tale beauty has never looked so sinister' Amanda Craig, The Times 'With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series.' Kirkus *starred review* 'This exciting story makes you realise how important it is not to judge people by appearances.' Newcastle Upon Tyne Journal 'This book is a real thrill-ride and the world utterly convincing.' Trashionista.com 'Fun, and the many by-the-skin-of-your-teeth escapes and hoverboard chases, plus the non-stop action plotting were enough to catch my attention and have me eagerly wanting more.' The Book Smugglers Also by Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Specials Extras

A PERFECT COUPLE. BUT ONE OF THEM IS A KILLER. WHICH ONE? 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA Patrick Vanderpool, son of a billionaire media mogul, is destined for power. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. Vanessa Vanderpool, married to one of America's most influential men, has her own ambitions. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. When the other woman is found brutally murdered, there are only two suspects... One of them is guilty. But which one? Conman turned defence lawyer Eddie Flynn must risk his life to find out... The Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for multi-award winner Steve Cavanagh: 'A fantastic thriller writer ' MARK BILLINGHAM ' Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff ' EVENING STANDARD 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power ' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON 'A great author' MARTINA COLE 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'Impossible to put down' DAILY MAIL 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY ' An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked ' THE TIMES 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN

DISCOVER THE DEEPLY ROMANTIC AND UNFORGETTABLE TIKTOK SENSATION THAT WILL GRIP YOU UNTIL THE VERY LAST PAGE 'Wren and Crew stole my heart and neither of them will give it back. I cannot explain how much I adore this story . . . Full of angst, drama and steam' 5* READER REVIEW 'Addictive, angsty and unforgettable . . . their chemistry was explosive' 5* READER REVIEW 'Wren and Crew are perfection and the chemistry they have is sizzling! I was sweating it out with nerves at Chapter 4 and the rollercoaster never ended' 5* READER REVIEW _________ Wren Beaumont is a model student. Kind, clever and beautiful, she is loved by everyone at Lancaster Prep. Everyone but brooding campus bad boy Crew Lancaster. Son of the family who own the school, Crew's life seems easy - but with an overbearing father and high expectations, it's anything but. Which is why he has no time for people like Wren. But when their lives unexpectedly collide, Wren discovers there's more to life than good grades - and Crew finally understands what it's like to care about someone other than himself . . . Could they - should they - become the school's most unlikely couple? _________ Steamy, romantic and totally addictive, this is a story that proves that true love really does happen when you least expect it . . . 'Crew . . . really had me wrapped around his finger by the end of the book' 5* READER REVIEW 'I fell madly in love with Wren and Crew. A delightful balance of slow burn and enemies to friends to lovers, and will capture every romance reader's heart' 5* READER REVIEW

All 20-year-old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but as the heiress to London's most notorious criminal empire, it's just not on the cards for her. Raised by her older brother Julian since their parents were murdered, Daisy has never been able to escape the watchful gaze of her gang-lord brother. But Julian's line of work means that Daisy's life is... complicated. And things don't become any easier when she falls hard for the beautiful and emotionally unavailable Christian Hemmes , who also happens to be one of the few men in London who doesn't answer to Julian. Christian's life is no walk in the park either, since he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend, Magnolia Parks . He's happy enough to use Daisy to throw off the scent of his true affections - until she starts to infiltrate those too. As their romance blossoms into something neither were anticipating, Daisy, Christian, and Julian must come to terms with the fact that in this life everything comes at a price. As their relationships intersect and tangle, they all learn that sometimes life's most worthwhile pursuits can only be paid in blood. READER REVIEWS 'I will never get over Daisy and Christian... I miss them so much already.' (FIVE STARS) 'I am obsessed. Totally consumed. This universe has me all sorts of messed up.' (FIVE STARS) 'Jessa Hastings has created a world of pure magic.' (FIVE STARS) 'You will fall in love with Daisy Haites a million times over and be desperate for more of her story when it ends.' (FIVE STARS)