Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
人生是場遊戲，但你是玩家嗎？ 長踞《紐約時報》、亞馬遜暢銷書排行榜 《A.J.的書店人生》作者橫掃全球暢銷新作 & 《時代週刊》必讀好書★《紐約時報》注目好書★《華盛頓郵報》注目小說★《娛樂週刊》《柯克斯》書評《歐普拉日報》BuzzFeed等年度書單 BookPage年度最佳小說★全球最大圖書分享社交網站GoodReads讀者票選獎得主 沒錯，這是個愛情故事，但絕對是你沒讀過的那種…… 在這本由暢銷書《A. J. 的書店人生》作者創作的小說中，兩個好朋友對彼此常常滿懷愛意，卻從來沒有成為戀人，而在電玩遊戲設計的世界裡他們成為夥伴，成功給他們帶來了名氣、快樂、悲劇、欺騙，以及某種永恆的意義。 大學三年級時，十二月寒冷的日子裡，山姆走出地鐵車廂，看見莎蒂。他喊了她的名字，她裝作沒聽見，但隨後轉過身。一場遊戲開始了，一場將他們推向巔峰的傳奇合作。 童年曾曾是密友的兩個人，開始找資金、尋求協助，大學畢業之前，他們創造出第一款巨作《一五》。一夕之間，世界是他們的。儘管還不到25歲，山姆和莎蒂已經大放異彩，成功而富有，但這些都不能讓他們免於野心或背叛帶來的傷害。 橫跨30年，從麻州的劍橋到加州洛杉磯的威尼斯海灘，在這之間和更遙遠的地方，嘉布莉．麗文的新作《明日，明日，又明日》探討了身份、障礙、失敗、挽回的可能，以及關係的建立：被愛與去愛的需求。 【誰會愛上這本小說？】 1. 喜歡新穎題材、鮮明人物、引人情節、故事能觸動內心某處的人 2. 熱愛電玩遊戲的玩家 3. 不常或者從不玩電玩，但是欣賞好故事的你
This Is How You Lose the Time War
* HUGO AWARD WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * NEBULA AND LOCUS AWARDS WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * "[An] exquisitely crafted tale...Part epistolary romance, part mind-blowing science fiction adventure, this dazzling story unfolds bit by bit, revealing layers of meaning as it plays with cause and effect, wildly imaginative technologies, and increasingly intricate wordplay...This short novel warrants multiple readings to fully unlock its complexities." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That's how war works, right? Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.
Rich People Problems
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of the international sensation Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, here is the trilogy's uproarious conclusion. - "A memorable, laugh-out-loud Asian glitz fest that's a pure pleasure to read." --USA TodayWhen Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedside--but he's not alone. The entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe to stake claim on their matriarch's massive fortune. With each family member vying to inherit Tyersall Park--a trophy estate on 64 prime acres in the heart of Singapore--Nicholas's childhood home turns into a hotbed of speculation and sabotage. As her relatives fight over heirlooms, Astrid Leong is at the center of her own storm, desperately in love with her old sweetheart Charlie Wu, but tormented by her ex-husband--a man hell bent on destroying Astrid's reputation and relationship. Meanwhile Kitty Pong, married to China's second richest man, billionaire Jack Bing, still feels second best next to her new step-daughter, famous fashionista Colette Bing. A sweeping novel that takes us from the elegantly appointed mansions of Manila to the secluded private islands in the Sulu Sea, from a kidnapping at Hong Kong's most elite private school to a surprise marriage proposal at an Indian palace, caught on camera by the telephoto lenses of paparazzi, Kevin Kwan's hilarious, gloriously wicked new novel reveals the long-buried secrets of Asia's most privileged families and their rich people problems.
The Gray Man
THE FIRST GRAY MAN NOVEL FROM #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MARK GREANEY--Now a Netflix Film Starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans "Hard, fast, and unflinching--exactly what a thriller should be."--Lee Child To those who lurk in the shadows, he's known as the Gray Man. He is a legend in the covert realm, moving silently from job to job, accomplishing the impossible and then fading away. And he always hits his target. Always. But there are forces more lethal than Gentry in the world. Forces like money. And power. And there are men who hold these as the only currency worth fighting for. And in their eyes, Gentry has just outlived his usefulness. But Court Gentry is going to prove that, for him, there's no gray area between killing for a living and killing to stay alive....
War and Peace 戰爭與和平
From Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, the best-selling, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and The Brothers Karamazov, comes a brilliant, engaging, and eminently readable translation of Leo Tolstoy's master epic. - Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read War and Peace centers broadly on Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 and follows three of the best-known characters in literature: Pierre Bezukhov, the illegitimate son of a count who is fighting for his inheritance and yearning for spiritual fulfillment; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky, who leaves behind his family to fight in the war against Napoleon; and Natasha Rostov, the beautiful young daughter of a nobleman, who intrigues both men. As Napoleon's army invades, Tolstoy vividly follows characters from diverse backgrounds--peasants and nobility, civilians and soldiers--as they struggle with the problems unique to their era, their history, and their culture. And as the novel progresses, these characters transcend their specificity, becoming some of the most moving--and human--figures in world literature. Pevear and Volokhonsky have brought us this classic novel in a translation remarkable for its fidelity to Tolstoy's style and cadence and for its energetic, accessible prose.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
The most celebrated story collection from "one of the true American masters" (The New York Review of Books)--a haunting meditation on love, loss, and companionship, and finding one's way through the dark that includes the iconic and much-referenced title story featured in the Academy Award-winning film Birdman. "Raymond Carver's America is ... clouded by pain and the loss of dreams, but it is not as fragile as it looks. It is a place of survivors and a place of stories.... [Carver] has done what many of the most gifted writers fail to do: He has invented a country of his own, like no other except that very world, as Wordsworth said, which is the world to all of us." --The New York Times Book Review
Fester Descent
Twenty years after Fester, the town is still running on inertia and bad decisions. Everyone assumes things will work themselves out. They never do.Bolly Bollinger is trying to keep his father's auto shop afloat while the town's last old-money family keeps raising the rent. His stress relief is a local tradition known as a "zoo run." He roars past the Schmidt mansion at top speed, flips off history, and pretends that counts as control. One night, the response is a gunshot. Bolly survives, but the consequences don't stop there.When Candy Troutman-an informant at Mike's Place, Fester's notorious brothel-is found murdered in her bathtub, Chief Constable Martin Prieboy moves to contain the damage. He wants answers quickly, order restored, and the town reassured. Instead, he gets a case that resists simplicity and rewards the wrong assumptions.As the investigation tightens, Fester looks elsewhere. A failing shopping mall stumbles into viral fame after a Fourth of July Fun Fair triggers supposed hauntings and an influx of ghost hunters. The events may even involve a long-dead Native American. No one agrees. Everyone has an opinion.Meanwhile, a volatile heir to a dying dynasty retreats into weapons, paranoia, and his three pet monkeys. A disgraced former chief isolates himself with a Vietnam-era tank. The town keeps moving, convinced that spectacle counts as progress.Caught between economic pressure, civic certainty, and a system that refuses to slow down, Bolly and Martin find themselves on opposite sides of momentum that no longer cares who gets crushed.Fester Descent is a darkly comic crime novel about small-town justice, institutional stubbornness, and the comfort of bad answers. Savage, satirical, and escalating with gleeful inevitability, it proves that in Fester, the truth isn't hidden-it's just less entertaining than the alternative.
Dark Irish
With the arrival of autumn comes peace at last for the O'Brien family. Or does it?Finn Murphy is the luckiest of men-married to the fierce and beautiful Brigid O'Brien, devoted to his family, rooted in the wild beauty of County Clare. In his own family tree, he's a rare breed. The dark Irish genes emerge only once in a generation, marking those who carry them with gifts not easily understood. Finn has a secret-one that will test his marriage and his family ties.When a long-absent family member returns, buried truths begin to surface. And as autumn storms gather over the Atlantic, troubling visions pull the family toward a local tragedy that hits far too close to home. It's in the power of three that they'll at last find their strength. And Finn will finally claim the legacy of the Dark Irish.A gripping novella of mystery, magic, and unbreakable bonds. 
The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman
In this lyrical collection, Omani author Hamoud Saud invites readers into the soul of Muscat, the capital city of Oman, a country famed for its long coastline, rugged mountains, and stark desert landscapes. This geography provides the backdrop for stories that reveal both the beauty and hardship of a country and people on the margins.Saud's Muscat is not a postcard-perfect city but a living, breathing place of cement forests, forgotten roundabouts, and ravens perched on bank flagpoles. In "The Raven of Ruwi," a narrator wanders the city's commercial district where Indian music drifts from balconies and the streets are filled with weary bank workers. In "The Sad Donkey of Muscat," a blind man recounts the city's history as told to him by a donkey. And in "Post Office of the Dead," a forgotten postmaster receives letters from Dostoevsky and Kafka, triggering a surreal unraveling of time and identity.These stories are fabulist in spirit but grounded in the textures of everyday life: the scent of karak tea, the chatter of schoolgirls, the heat rising from asphalt. At once intimate and expansive, The Raven of Ruwi and Other Stories from Oman is a powerful meditation on place, identity, and the stories that cities tell.
The Tenant
Marvin Hoeff never thought he was a selfish bastard. Unfortunately for him, the universe begs to differ.After surveying the grim aftermath of tenant Colette Finch's death, all petty, miserly landlord Marvin Hoeff wants is his evening takeout and a long, hot shower. The problem is, something has followed him home... something sopping wet, sharp-tongued, and absolutely furious with him.Before he can say "lease violation," Marvin finds himself the newest guinea pig of a cosmic bureaucracy's experimental reformation method. Colette claims the purgatorial punishments are all for his "character development," which would be easier to believe if she didn't look so delighted at his misery.But as her relentless haunting begins peeling back the rot he's spent a lifetime ignoring, Marvin can't help but wonder: What if she's not trying to destroy him... but save whatever's left?Twisting together dark comedy, supernatural suspense, and a sharply absurdist edge, The Tenant delivers a haunting that's as unsettling as it is unexpectedly heartwarming. Perfect for readers who enjoy morbidly funny horror stories with a philosophical twist, morally gray heroes, and ghost stories wrapped in social commentary, this thought-provoking satire offers a fresh take on the paranormal-equal parts eerie, bizarre, and delightfully human.
Chastely Bitten
Once upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret. This is no longer that time. Juliet It is my duty to obey, to give my body and blood to a vampire master until he no longer has use for me. There is no escape. Nowhere to run. Follow the rules or die. I don't want to die. Darius Twenty-two years of conditioning has crafted the perfect poison--a weapon my enemies won't see coming. I'll break her, train her, and use her to take down everyone who stands in my way. She's alluring. She's perfect. And she's mine. Welcome to the future where the superior bloodlines make the rules. Proceed at your own risk. **** "Darius," I breathed as darkness dimmed the stars. Some part of me knew we were heading down a dangerous path. I struggled to emerge enough to warn him, to beg him... "D..." My mouth felt dryer than it should. Heavy. I tried to lick my lips but couldn't move my tongue. Everything felt so much cooler than moments ago. Numb. Darius. Midnight consumed my vision as I blinked into a starless night. So alone. I always expected to die... I never expected to want to live. Until today. Until Darius inspired hope. Another cruel Vampire joke. I should have known...
Down Time
A terribly funny and lovably louche novel about five friends growing older, if not always up, from Andrew Martin, author of Early Work and Cool for America. Without Cassandra, Aaron would probably be dead. Fortunately, she won't leave him--despite the drinking, flirting, solipsism, armchair socialism, overspending, infidelity, catastrophic depression, and disparate but increasingly frequent spells of drug- and booze-addled debauchery. Unfortunately, she might be reaching the end of her rope. Cass and Aaron, like the other neurotic, ambivalent intellectuals in their orbit, are getting older. There's Malcolm, with his own alcoholism and marginally more successful writing career; his partner, Violet, a doctor with little patience for both; Antonia, a teaching fellow whose book about ecocide may get her tenure at a prestigious university near Harvard Square--yes, that one. When Sam, a charming trust-fund punk at the center of this loose network, dies suddenly, and a global pandemic takes hold, all five must contend with the lives they've made: their desires and disappointments, habits and hang-ups, pathologies and addictions, and the possibilities of making art and being good as the earth whirls to its end. Down Time marks the delightful return of Andrew Martin, the author of the pitch-perfect slacker classics Early Work and Cool for America. Compulsively readable and contagiously intelligent, this is a wryly comic social novel of settling down, selling out, growing up, and getting out that turns a terribly funny and hyper-literate eye on our most desperately guarded ambitions: to love and be loved, to know and be known, to stay sane, if only just.
Stories to Share With My Partner Book 11
Weaving an anthology is like stitching a patchwork quilt, each story a precious scrap from the soul.Choosing which to include?Well, that is a delicate dance, for too much sugar makes hearts cloy, and humour without bite leaves the soul hollow. Genre niches squeeze too tight, some turn away, shadows clinging.But striking the perfect chord, a symphony on paper, is a leap of faith."Stories to Share with My Partner - Book 11" is my melody, a chorus of whispers and shouts, hoping to touch every string of your heart.Some titles bare their secrets; others play hide-and-seek, but in each, I offer a piece of myself, hoping you find yours reflected within.
Home Sweet Home in Brambleton
Let Fay Keenan whisk you away with the latest heartwarming instalment of the much-loved Brambleton series. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Veronica Henry.Every book in the Brambleton series can be read as a standalone.After a less-than-picture-book childhood, Bella West has grown used to moving on - putting down roots only leads to disappointment and heartbreak. But since arriving in the Somerset village of Lower Brambleton, something has changed.Bella loves her job at Purrfect Paws cat rescue and the residents love her back. So when one particularly grumpy Bengal named Monty proves hard to charm, Bella is determined to uncover his story.When Noah Hathaway's beloved Grandpa Jack dies, it falls to him to deal with the estate, including a charming but run-down cottage in Lower Brambleton - and Jack's cantankerous cat, Monty. Busy with life in London, Noah wants to settle everything quickly. But the countryside has its own pace, and slowly the charms of Lower Brambleton begin to work their magic.Can one morose moggy, one English village and one endless countryside summer teach Bella and Noah the meaning of home and the joy of taking a chance on love?Escape to the English countryside for this joyful tale of friendship and family, revelations and romance. Guaranteed to make you smile.Readers love Fay Keenan: 'Fay Keenan is one of my very favourite authors and, once again, she doesn't disappoint!' Reader review'From start to finish I could not put this book down; the writing pulled me in from the very beginning.' Reader review'Oh, I couldn't put this down... I wish the characters were my family so I could see the happiness in real life.' Reader review'An easy, heartwarming read that grips you from the outset.' Reader review'Fay Keenan never disappoints.' Reader reviewAuthors love Fay Keenan: 'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and great fun with a dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie Houston'This is fast becoming a favourite series of mine. If you enjoy my books, I'm sure you will love Fay's too!' Sarah Bennett'This novel has a gorgeous setting. A lovely light read and the perfect book to pack in your suitcase for holiday. Recommended.' Della Galton'A gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next one!' Jenny Kane
If I Had My Time Again
The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green ❤️]�� Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! ��✨'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman�� How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance?Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on.There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after.With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose?Praise for Linda Green: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review
The Boleyn Curse
Step into a brand new mesmerising historical dual-timeline drama of long-forgotten secrets, an intriguing treasure hunt and two women joined across the ages in their quest for truth. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Irina Shapiro, Barbara Erskine and Lucinda Riley.The court of young King Henry VIII seethes with secrets and scandal, and every ambition has its price. Elizabeth Boleyn, loyal wife to Thomas Boleyn and devoted mother to Anne, Mary and George, believes she can navigate the shifting tides of court life. But when she catches the eye of the lascivious king, Elizabeth is drawn into a perilous game, and the cost of her defiance will echo through generations.In present-day Hampshire, Tabitha Mundy has found refuge at Cerensthorpe Abbey. Since her husband's death, her work as archivist for the abbey's owner, Edith Swanne, has been her sanctuary. When Tabitha uncovers clues rumoured to lead to a lost manuscript of The Canterbury Tales and a link to the Boleyn family, Edith is eager to investigate. With help from Gulliver, Edith's enigmatic nephew, Tabitha begins to decipher the riddles, and soon a mystical thread binds Elizabeth and Tabitha across the ages - two women destined to protect the truth.As Henry's vengeance consumes Elizabeth, she records his treachery, determined her voice will not be silenced. But another man's secrets mean her account has been hidden. Can Tabitha unlock the mysteries of the past, or will the Boleyn curse haunt Cerensthorpe Abbey forever?A spellbinding story of love and heartbreak, loyalty and revenge.Praise for Alexandra Walsh: 'A fabulously intricate tapestry of a story, rich in historical detail.' Eva Glyn'Alexandra Walsh weaves a perfectly crafted dual-timeline tale that enthrals from the first words to the last.' Elena Collins'I absolutely loved this beautifully written and characterful novel.' Carol McGrath'Alexandra Walsh is a master storyteller and handles historical time hops so well... It stays with you long after the last page.' Michelle RawlinsReaders love Alexandra Walsh: 'A fascinating story of two remarkable women. I loved seeing the turmoil in Henry VIII's court through the eyes of those around him and how conflicted they were. The author makes you feel as if you're in the Tudor court.' Reader review'A brilliant tale, two storylines centuries apart, full of twists, intrigue, secrets and love. I loved it from beginning to end.' Reader review'A masterclass in dual-time historical fiction, with two stories strong enough to stand alone.' Reader review'Loved it! I'm a fan of both Philippa Gregory and Barbara Erskine, so this was perfect for me. Great dual-timeline storytelling and fascinating Tudor detail. Well written, well researched and engaging. I'll be reading more of her work.' Reader review'Historical fiction at its finest. The author is a favourite of mine, but this one felt unique. I absolutely loved it.' Reader review
Home Sweet Home in Brambleton
Let Fay Keenan whisk you away from it all with the latest heartwarming and uplifting instalment of the much-loved Brambleton series. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Veronica Henry.
If I Had My Time Again
The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green ❤️]�� Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! ��✨'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman�� How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance?Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on.There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after.With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose?Praise for Linda Green: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review
The Boleyn Curse
Step into a brand new mesmerising historical dual-timeline drama of long-forgotten secrets, an intriguing treasure hunt and two women joined across the ages in their quest for truth. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Irina Shapiro, Barbara Erskine and Lucinda Riley.The court of young King Henry VIII seethes with secrets and scandal, and every ambition has its price. Elizabeth Boleyn, loyal wife to Thomas Boleyn and devoted mother to Anne, Mary and George, believes she can navigate the shifting tides of court life. But when she catches the eye of the lascivious king, Elizabeth is drawn into a perilous game, and the cost of her defiance will echo through generations.In present-day Hampshire, Tabitha Mundy has found refuge at Cerensthorpe Abbey. Since her husband's death, her work as archivist for the abbey's owner, Edith Swanne, has been her sanctuary. When Tabitha uncovers clues rumoured to lead to a lost manuscript of The Canterbury Tales and a link to the Boleyn family, Edith is eager to investigate. With help from Gulliver, Edith's enigmatic nephew, Tabitha begins to decipher the riddles, and soon a mystical thread binds Elizabeth and Tabitha across the ages - two women destined to protect the truth.As Henry's vengeance consumes Elizabeth, she records his treachery, determined her voice will not be silenced. But another man's secrets mean her account has been hidden. Can Tabitha unlock the mysteries of the past, or will the Boleyn curse haunt Cerensthorpe Abbey forever?A spellbinding story of love and heartbreak, loyalty and revenge.Praise for Alexandra Walsh: 'A fabulously intricate tapestry of a story, rich in historical detail.' Eva Glyn'Alexandra Walsh weaves a perfectly crafted dual-timeline tale that enthrals from the first words to the last.' Elena Collins'I absolutely loved this beautifully written and characterful novel.' Carol McGrath'Alexandra Walsh is a master storyteller and handles historical time hops so well... It stays with you long after the last page.' Michelle RawlinsReaders love Alexandra Walsh: 'A fascinating story of two remarkable women. I loved seeing the turmoil in Henry VIII's court through the eyes of those around him and how conflicted they were. The author makes you feel as if you're in the Tudor court.' Reader review'A brilliant tale, two storylines centuries apart, full of twists, intrigue, secrets and love. I loved it from beginning to end.' Reader review'A masterclass in dual-time historical fiction, with two stories strong enough to stand alone.' Reader review'Loved it! I'm a fan of both Philippa Gregory and Barbara Erskine, so this was perfect for me. Great dual-timeline storytelling and fascinating Tudor detail. Well written, well researched and engaging. I'll be reading more of her work.' Reader review'Historical fiction at its finest. The author is a favourite of mine, but this one felt unique. I absolutely loved it.' Reader review
The Monarch Alliance
"Surprises around every corner." - Readers' Favorite"A suspenseful and delicate walk between mystery, history, and thriller tension." - Midwest Book ReviewA century-old secret. Hidden letters never meant to be found. And one journalist who may pay the price for uncovering the truth.High atop New York's Shawangunk Ridge, the Mohonk Mountain House is a place of legend-a Victorian, castle-like resort rising above a mountain lake, where peace conferences once shaped history.For investigative reporter Danika Vaughn, it's supposed to be a quiet retreat.Instead, it becomes the most dangerous assignment of her life.After exposing a powerful global organization, Danika's credibility is shattered, her career in ruins, and her name quietly blacklisted. Seeking anonymity, she retreats to the historic hotel-only to discover it's soon hosting a high-profile World Peace Summit.And the very people responsible for her downfall are on the guest list.Searching for distraction, Danika begins reading a bundle of old letters discovered in her great-grandmother's attic. Within them, she uncovers a forbidden romance-and hints of a secret deliberately hidden to protect the future. What Noah, a Quaker carpenter at the hotel, helped conceal wasn't just a love story, but something powerful enough to attract dangerous attention more than a century later.As elite guests arrive and security tightens, Danika realizes she isn't the only one who knows the truth. Someone wants the past to stay buried-and they'll do whatever it takes to ensure it does.Her only ally is Cole McCain, Mohonk's head of security and a combat veteran carrying scars of his own. Together, they follow a trail of cryptic clues toward a global conspiracy that powerful forces are determined to keep hidden.In a place built for peace, a war for truth is about to begin.Blending real history with heart-pounding suspense, The Monarch Alliance is perfect for fans of historical mysteries, secret societies, and modern conspiracy thrillers.Follow the trail of clues in this page-turning mystery, where nothing is as it seems-and discover why what was hidden to protect the world may now be the only thing that can save it.
Home Sweet Home in Brambleton
Let Fay Keenan whisk you away from it all with the latest heartwarming and uplifting instalment of the much-loved Brambleton series. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Veronica Henry.
If I Had My Time Again
The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green ❤️]�� Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! ��✨'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman�� How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance?Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on.There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after.With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose?Praise for Linda Green: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review
Home Sweet Home in Brambleton
Let Fay Keenan whisk you away with the latest heartwarming instalment of the much-loved Brambleton series. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Veronica Henry.Every book in the Brambleton series can be read as a standalone.After a less-than-picture-book childhood, Bella West has grown used to moving on - putting down roots only leads to disappointment and heartbreak. But since arriving in the Somerset village of Lower Brambleton, something has changed.Bella loves her job at Purrfect Paws cat rescue and the residents love her back. So when one particularly grumpy Bengal named Monty proves hard to charm, Bella is determined to uncover his story.When Noah Hathaway's beloved Grandpa Jack dies, it falls to him to deal with the estate, including a charming but run-down cottage in Lower Brambleton - and Jack's cantankerous cat, Monty. Busy with life in London, Noah wants to settle everything quickly. But the countryside has its own pace, and slowly the charms of Lower Brambleton begin to work their magic.Can one morose moggy, one English village and one endless countryside summer teach Bella and Noah the meaning of home and the joy of taking a chance on love?Escape to the English countryside for this joyful tale of friendship and family, revelations and romance. Guaranteed to make you smile.Readers love Fay Keenan: 'Fay Keenan is one of my very favourite authors and, once again, she doesn't disappoint!' Reader review'From start to finish I could not put this book down; the writing pulled me in from the very beginning.' Reader review'Oh, I couldn't put this down... I wish the characters were my family so I could see the happiness in real life.' Reader review'An easy, heartwarming read that grips you from the outset.' Reader review'Fay Keenan never disappoints.' Reader reviewAuthors love Fay Keenan: 'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and great fun with a dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie Houston'This is fast becoming a favourite series of mine. If you enjoy my books, I'm sure you will love Fay's too!' Sarah Bennett'This novel has a gorgeous setting. A lovely light read and the perfect book to pack in your suitcase for holiday. Recommended.' Della Galton'A gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next one!' Jenny Kane
If I Had My Time Again
The magical, heartbreaking and life-affirming new novel from Richard & Judy BESTSELLER Linda Green ❤️]�� Perfect for fans of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, Mike Gayle and Ruth Jones! ��✨'BRILLIANT... Linda writes with warmth and compassion, but I also love her humour' Clare Swatman�� How would you live your life differently, if you had a second chance?Emily, Carl and Jules have all 'gone before their time'. After dying on the same day in Halifax, West Yorkshire, they each wake up in a room in a hotel on the outskirts of town. They're instructed to meet in the basement headquarters of film production company 'End Credits', where no-nonsense producer Suzi tells them their lives have been secretly filmed and they must edit their own biopic before they are able to move on.There are only three rules: they can't prevent their own deaths or anyone else's, they can't kill anyone but they can make a director's cut - one change which will alter everything that comes after.With the chance to undo their regrets and explore life's infinite possibilities, what will they choose?Praise for Linda Green: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderfully executed, unique, clever and hilarious... Linda Green is absolutely at the top of her game.' Mike Gayle⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Linda Green is bloody brilliant!' Amanda Prowse⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was beautiful - and [Linda's] warmth and wit remind me of the brilliant Victoria Wood.' Clare Swatman⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I don't think I could have loved this book more! Linda Green's characters have such personality and warmth that they soon feel like friends.' Kate Storey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-warming and inspiring: a great read' Katie Fforde⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I felt so invested in the characters' lives' Lucy Diamond⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Warm, wise and very moving' Araminta Hall⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rollercoaster adventure full of inspiration, hope and sometimes tears.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Best book I've read in years! It may be because I'm from Yorkshire or because I'm a mum that I felt such an affinity to the characters in this book but I dare you not to enjoy it. It has everything.' Reader Review
A Woman of Conviction
Discover the sweeping, emotional historical read from the Queen of Scottish Saga, Evelyn Hood. Should she choose duty and security or passion and jeopardy? Sandyford, Scotland, 1900 Heartbroken Nurse Rose Gibb sets sail for South Africa during the Boer War after being rejected by the man she loved for the sake of her pretty half-sister. When things don't work out for Rose, entitled Blair Crawford is charged with escorting her home to the Clydeside town of Sandyford where their relationship is eagerly encouraged. However, Rose is intrigued by her mother's lodger, Magnus MacBride, who is in the process of refloating a tired old inherited paddle steamer. Rather than return to nursing, Rose embarks on a furniture restoration business, aided by Magnus but using premises owned by Blair. Rose soon discovers that Magnus's history is tragically linked with Blair's, and the rivalry between the two causes trouble for Rose. Rose must ultimately decide where she belongs in Sandyford society. Is she destined to be the laird's wife or partner to the paddle boat line owner? Can she continue to be a businesswoman in her own right? **A rich historical romance with strong themes of choice, independence, and belonging. Previously published as Penny for a Song by Louise James** PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' - Rosie Clarke 'If you like Catherine Cookson, you'll love Evelyn Hood's books.' - Lizzie Lane 'Evelyn Hood's characters step off the page and into your heart.' - Sheila Riley 'This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.' - Jane Lark ''Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 'Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood' - Renita D'Silva 'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 'Hood is immaculate in her historical detail' - Scottish Herald 'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 'Touching, romantic and unforgettable' - Reader Review 'Love all her books' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories' - Reader Review 'I cannot put her books down' - Reader Review 'Love everything Evelyn Hood writes' - Reader Review 'Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story' - Reader Review Previously Published as Penny for a Song
Daughters of Frankenstein
In the field of mad science, women have for too long been ignored, their triumphs misattributed to mere men. Society has seen the laboratory as the province of men. Jacob's Ladder, electric arcs, death rays, and even test tubes have phallic connotations, subliminally reinforcing the patriarchy. Mary Shelley's mother, the author of Frankenstein, advocated that women adopt a more masculine appearance to earn respect. If Marie Curie had been allowed to develop her Atomic Gendarmerie for the Institut du radium, surely she would have been awarded her third Nobel Prize, for Peace. Thankfully, the women working to dangerous and/or questionable ends in the pages of Daughters of Frankenstein are unafraid of the patriarchy--indeed, as lesbian mad scientists, they prefer the company and comforts of their own gender. Androids? Pfeh, the gynoid is superior. Etheric dynamos have a more pleasing design, one that is vulvar, than Tesla coils. Eighteen imaginative, if not insane, women; eighteen stories told by some of the finest writers working in queer speculative fiction.
Fly
Jett Parker's world shatters in an instant, a devastating injury, a forced move, and a future erased. He arrives in the quiet town of Pinetop-Lakeside expecting nothing more than boredom and rehab. Instead, he stumbles into a hidden arena where gravity is challenged, limits are broken, and the wind seems to choose its own champions. Inside the iFly facility, Jett witnesses a young flyer moving with impossible command, as if the air itself bends to her will. No one explains her skill. No one acknowledges the strange intensity surrounding certain athletes. And no one can answer why Jett, a total beginner, feels something ignite the moment he enters the tunnel, something that shouldn't be there. As he trains, rival flyers circle, mentors measure him with guarded eyes, and the whispers grow: Jett's talent isn't normal... and his arrival might not be coincidence. The sport is changing, old secrets are resurfacing, and a new generation of flyers is being tested in ways no one understands. When a high-stakes competition exposes fractures in the world Jett thought he was just stepping into, he's forced to confront a truth far bigger than flying: Some people learn to ride the wind, but others are born with a destiny powerful enough to change where it blows. Epic, emotional, and charged with hidden forces, FLY: The Rise of Jett Parker transforms a coming-of-age story into the start of something far greater... and far more dangerous.
Flee From Evil
A High-Stakes Rescue and a Battle of Faith in Flee from Evil, a Christian Romantic Suspense by Rebecca Hartt-The Caribbean Seas, Mayan Ruins, and Ruthless Narcos-Chief Special Operator Noah Iversen's unsettling gift-visions of deadly disasters-has saved countless lives and made him invaluable to his SEAL Team. But when a Caribbean cruise meant for rest brings him face-to-face with the only woman he's ever loved, his gift becomes a curse. The visions return-this time foretelling violence...and Francesca's death aboard the Escapade. To protect her, Noah will risk everything, even his heart.Francesca has already endured devastating loss-first her parents, then her husband. Fear has long kept her from truly living. Yet Noah's faith and courage stir something deep within her-a longing to believe again. But an excursion to the Mayan ruins of Tulum shatters the peace of paradise and thrusts them into a fight for their lives.With danger closing in, Francesca's fragile faith becomes her lifeline. Only God-and Noah's tactical skill-stand between them and tragedy. But even if they escape Mexico alive, can she trust her future to a man who lives every day on the edge of death? That final leap of faith may be the most terrifying-and the most beautiful-choice of all.Publisher's Note: Perfect for readers of romantic suspense who love military heroes, strong heroines, and the power of faith, Speak No Evil takes you on a heart-pounding journey through danger, love, and redemption. Fans of Susan May Warren, Susan Sleeman, Hayden Layne, Lynn Shannon, Jessica Ashley, Anna Blakely, and Marliss Melton will enjoy this gripping story of faith, the resilience of the human spirit, and the redemptive nature of love.Rebecca Hartt is the nom de plume for an award-winning, best-selling author of a different name who, compelled by her faith, decided to spin suspenseful military romance where God plays a vital role in character motivation and plot.As a child, Rebecca lived in countries all over the world. She has been a military dependent for most of her life and knows first-hand the dedication and sacrifice required by those who serve.Living near the military community of Virginia Beach, Rebecca is constantly reminded of the peril and uncertainty faced by U.S. Navy SEALs, many of whom testify to a personal and profound connection with their Creator.Their loved ones, too, rely on God for strength and comfort. These men of courage and women of faith are the subjects of Rebecca Hartt's enthusiastically received Acts of Valor romantic suspense series.
Short Stories
These short stories involve complex relationships among humans, as well as our capacity to embrace and murder.
Devil's Creek
THERE'S A DARK TRUTH BURIED AMONG THE ROOTS AND BONES. About fifteen miles west of Stauford, Kentucky lies Devil's Creek. According to local legend, there used to be a church out there, home to the Lord's Church of Holy Voices--a death cult where Jacob Masters preached the gospel of a nameless god. In 1983, the church burned to the ground following a mass suicide. Among the survivors were Jacob's six children and their grandparents, who banded together to defy their former minister. Dubbed the "Stauford Six," these children grew up amid scrutiny and ridicule, but their infamy has faded over the last thirty years. Now their ordeal is all but forgotten, and Jacob Masters is nothing more than a scary story told around campfires. For Jack Tremly, one of the Six, memories of that fateful night have fueled a successful art career--and a lifetime of nightmares. When his grandmother Imogene dies, Jack returns to Stauford to settle her estate. What he finds waiting for him are secrets Imogene kept in his youth, secrets about his father and the church. Secrets that can no longer stay buried. The roots of Jacob's buried god run deep, and within the heart of Devil's Creek, something is beginning to stir...
Deep Green Cover
When ATF Special Agent David Ward infiltrates the world of radical environmentalists, his mission is to stop an eco-terrorist group determined to eradicate pollution-and the polluters who get in their way. It's a case of Green Gone Extreme! The Earth Martyrs Brigade will stop at nothing to destroy those corporations and individuals that they deem a threat to Mother, their worshipful name for Mother Earth. Ward joins the group, befriending its cultish followers, only to learn that their plans for destruction and anarchy far exceed anything he could have imagined. Loosely based on the joint FBI/ATF Operation Backfire that decimated the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), this story imagines what would happen if like-minded groups adopted the more extreme tactics of today's terrorists and what it might take to stop them. It is a scenario that is all too real, and a threat not widely known to the American public. Deep Green Cover is the second book in the Deep Cover series, following Ward's debut adventure in Deep White Cover.
Fantasies of the Body
In this short, masterful gem of a novel, David Plante's seasoned narrator contemplates the connection between physical beauty and love, drawing on literary references and personal experiences to explore these themes.The unnamed narrator of this brief, urgent novel, a young novelist making his way in the literary world, writes of his fascination with two enigmatic, troubled young men, one a Boston Brahmin and the other a lofty undergraduate at England's Cambridge University whom the narrator meets during his writer-in-residency. With each young man the narrator engages in a complex relationship filled with intellectual and erotic tension and each relationship leaves him feeling unfulfilled. By contrast, the narrator relates the story of his deep and abiding romantic life with an English poet, who introduces him to the remaining members of The Bloomsbury group as well as E.M. Forster and who guides him toward the publishers who bring out his early work. However, the poet dies young, and the narrator is once against cast adrift and his quest to find new, intimate interactions with the tragic young men he encounters causes him to reflect on the nature of beauty, love, and the intellectual life, emphasizing the transient and often unfulfilled desires that drive human connections.
Wolverines & Deadpools: Claws & MERCS
Starring twice as many Deadpools and Wolverines as any other book out there! What's better than The Best There Is partnered up with the Merc With the Mouth? How about adding daughters Ellie Camacho and Laura Kinney to the mission as they go up against a classic X-Villain? It's Wolverines and Deadpools, baby -- in the clutches of the Shadow King! But who is he really after? Plus: Logan and Wade Wilson on an adventure though time and space, hacking and slashing their way through the Multiverse on an epic quest of heroism -- and friendship! And the same two superstars at each other's throats in Madripoor! COLLECTING: Wolverines & Deadpools (2025) #1-3, Deadpool/Wolverine: Weapon X-Traction (2024) #1, Deadpool vs. Wolverine: Slash 'Em Up (2025) #1 Written by Cody Ziglar, Ryan North & Christos GagePenciled by Rog礙 Ant繫nio, Javier Garr籀n & Alan Robinson
Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow 1
The shocking, gritty new seinen crime thriller from the team behind bestselling manga My Dearest Self With Malice Aforethought. A unique blend of cinematic art and realistic storytelling undergird the terrifying mysteries and wild reversals of this dark police procedural, which will appeal to older readers of crime novels and graphic fiction far beyond the usual manga audience. Detective Jin Saeki of the Fujiyama South police precinct heads to a mansion in the hills after receiving an innocuous report of a burglary...but as the investigation unfolds, a horrific discovery sends shockwaves through the department and beyond. Thus begins a dark, heady suspense manga unlike any other, pulsing with raw emotion, as Detective Saeki is forced to confront the blood-soaked face of true madness--
Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2: Through the Gates of Hell
Spider-Man is in for the battle of his life against Hellgate! Peter Parker's life has been worse. He's got a steady job. Black Cat is giving him the time of day again. As Spider-Man, Peter's taken some super-powered punches. But he's never caught the kind of Hell that's in store for him next: fighting for survival as he tries to keep Hellgate from destroying Manhattan! But what does this strange new foe want? And can Peter figure it out before his day gets a whole lot worse?! The city watches as Spider-Man takes the worst beating of his life. Battered and broken, Peter needs to level up if he's going to survive the next round -- and he has resolved to get stronger by any means necessary. He is a different man following Hellgate's revelation -- but Mary Jane Watson has a secret of her own to share! And the first foes to put Spidey's strength to the test are Shocker and his new allies, the Aftershocks! COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #6-10
Unhinged
Welcome to Bleeding Hearts Valley, a standalone series of interconnected thrillers in one twisted Midwestern suburb.Kayleigh and Owen thought they found love on a dating app. What they didn't expect? A tangled web of suspicion and fear. As Kayleigh battles her bipolar disorder, she's convinced Owen is stalking her. Meanwhile, Owen, fresh from a messy breakup and false accusations, feels trapped in a cycle of paranoia. Their connection spirals into a psychological thriller where trust is shattered and reality blurs. Can they break free from their pasts and find the truth, or will their demons consume them both? Unhinged is a gripping ride through love, fear, and the complexities of the human mind.Keep coming back to Bleeding Hearts Valley to uncover more dark secrets. But before moving in remember, you can never trust your neighbors.
Monkey Room
MONKEY ROOM is a twisted graphic novel in the classic sci-fi spirit. Filled with bizarre technology, kinky neighbors, and a crazy plan to build a super-intelligent hive mind that connects all of humanity, Monkey Room is a surreal thriller that explores the future of technology, society, and artificial intelligence. Written by computer scientist and author, Dr Louis Rosenberg, with brooding artwork by Graeme Howard, this is a smart book that thoughtfully explores the morality of building a superintelligence while keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.
Blind Pursuit
The BRAND NEW gripping thriller from bestselling author Rob Sinclair.Callum Murphy thought he was happily married to a corporate consultant...But when police show up at Callum's work site, informing him of his wife Lea's death - his world starts to crumble. And it turns out, her death was just the beginning...Within a few hours, Callum is told that Lea was, in fact, an MI6 agent who was killed because of intelligence only she had, strangers with guns break into his home and he's forced to run for his life. Thrust into a terrifying chase across Europe, Callum has to dodge British police and shadowy MI6 operatives who believe he knows more than he's letting on. All the while trying to piece together the truth about his wife's final mission.But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous his situation becomes, forcing him to ask the ultimate question: Who did he marry, and can he trust anything she ever said to him?Praise for Rob Sinclair'Gritty, brutal, explosive! Rob Sinclair's writing never fails to deliver.' Alex Shaw'An action-packed adventure' M J Porter'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder'Gritty and gripping, tense and explosive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Wow another fantastic read from Rob Sinclair.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Once you start reading it you are hooked.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Summer Everything Changed
A captivating new novel from the Irish bestseller about friendship, love and learning to live your best life.Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Sheila O'Flanagan and Laura Pearson.Is it ever too late to reclaim the life you never lived?After losing her mother and being abandoned by the man she believed was her forever, Rosie O'Malley stopped truly living. Burying her grief and heartbreak, she poured everything into running Sandycove's Cliff Top Hotel, determined to protect her mother's legacy and keep her family afloat.Ten years later, the hotel is preparing to host its very first wedding.Patrick Power arrives home from Boston for his brother Se獺n's big day, having spent the last decade building a successful Irish restaurant business. But success hasn't helped him forget the woman he left behind.Then comes the shock: the wedding venue is Cliff Top - Rosie's hotel. The girl he never stopped loving.As Sandycove basks in a summer heatwave, Patrick must navigate family celebrations while confronting the past he tried to outrun. And Rosie must face a harder truth - has she been living her late mother's life instead of her own?Can she forgive Patrick for leaving? Or will ambition, responsibility and old wounds once again stand in the way of love?Set in the heart of Dublin's Sandycove Bay, this is an uplifting story about second chances, friendship, family and finding the courage to follow your own dreams.Praise for Sian O'Gorman: 'Utterly irresistible and joyful - the perfect summer read!' - Faith Hogan'A gorgeous story of friendship, community and starting over' - Jessica Redland'A book with everything. A real 5-star read.' - Claudia Carroll'Delicious! An upbeat, witty read about friends, family and following your dreams.' - Gillian Harvey'Joyful, uplifting and hugely entertaining.' - Reader Review
The Old Girls' Island Getaway
Discover the brand-new uplifting, feel-good Golden Girls novel from bestselling author Kate Galley, perfect for fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Sarah Morgan.Two old friends. One sun-soaked adventure.Separated by twenty years but bound by a lifelong friendship, seventy-one-year-old Dorothy and nearly ninety-year-old Gina know life's too short not to have a little fun - especially in Corfu. When Dorothy is invited to stay at an old friend's villa, she insists Gina joins her. They're dreaming of sunshine, sea breezes and maybe a dash of ouzo.But paradise takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of glamorous actress Florence Quinn, now living in the villa's pool house. Florence may sparkle on the surface, but she's hiding secrets - and someone - from her past. Determined to help, Dorothy and Gina set off on a mischief-filled journey across the island, only to discover that Corfu holds more surprises, scandals and mysteries than they ever imagined.A warm, witty and adventurous celebration of friendship, courage and unexpected discoveries.Praise for Kate Galley: 'Warm, engaging and as beautifully crafted as the Shetland knitwear!' - Linda Green'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' - Celia Anderson'One of my favourite books this year' - Rachel Burton'Wonderful to read about older heroines... Highly recommended' - Maddie Please'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' - Judy Leigh'The perfect holiday read!' - NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Blind Pursuit
The BRAND NEW gripping thriller from bestselling author Rob Sinclair.Callum Murphy thought he was happily married to a corporate consultant...But when police show up at Callum's work site, informing him of his wife Lea's death - his world starts to crumble. And it turns out, her death was just the beginning...Within a few hours, Callum is told that Lea was, in fact, an MI6 agent who was killed because of intelligence only she had, strangers with guns break into his home and he's forced to run for his life. Thrust into a terrifying chase across Europe, Callum has to dodge British police and shadowy MI6 operatives who believe he knows more than he's letting on. All the while trying to piece together the truth about his wife's final mission.But the deeper he digs, the more dangerous his situation becomes, forcing him to ask the ultimate question: Who did he marry, and can he trust anything she ever said to him?Praise for Rob Sinclair'Gritty, brutal, explosive! Rob Sinclair's writing never fails to deliver.' Alex Shaw'An action-packed adventure' M J Porter'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder'Gritty and gripping, tense and explosive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Wow another fantastic read from Rob Sinclair.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'Once you start reading it you are hooked.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
The Mentor
"The Mentor" is a novel set in a small, elite southern university in South Carolina. The story revolves around the relationship between a renowned, pampered author who is a professor at the university and an aspiring student writer from an underprivileged background that he decides to mentor. His ego is legendary, but his talent and value to the university is undeniable. He decides to mentor this student to add to his legacy of not only writing, but inspiring and building the next generation of writers. As the story unfolds, the student is intimidated but captivated. His theatrical, pompous approach is thorny but effective. She begins to blossom and starts to build a small reputation at the college and local community. As her star begins to rise, the professor starts to encounter issues of his own, experiencing extended writer's block, conflict with his agent, and slumping sales. He begins to blame these issues on the mentoring distractions and as she begins to become more established, he puts in a plan to undermine her. The student later, inadvertently, reveals to one of the professor's rivals that he may have plagiarized his most famous poetry collection. An investigation leads to his downfall and ouster, just as she supplants him as the most bankable writer in the region. The novella has a word count of 37,300 and 262 pages.
Short Stories
These short stories involve complex relationships among humans, as well as our capacity to embrace and murder.
The Summer Everything Changed
A captivating new novel from the Irish bestseller about friendship, love and learning to live your best life.Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Sheila O'Flanagan and Laura Pearson.Is it ever too late to reclaim the life you never lived?After losing her mother and being abandoned by the man she believed was her forever, Rosie O'Malley stopped truly living. Burying her grief and heartbreak, she poured everything into running Sandycove's Cliff Top Hotel, determined to protect her mother's legacy and keep her family afloat.Ten years later, the hotel is preparing to host its very first wedding.Patrick Power arrives home from Boston for his brother Se獺n's big day, having spent the last decade building a successful Irish restaurant business. But success hasn't helped him forget the woman he left behind.Then comes the shock: the wedding venue is Cliff Top - Rosie's hotel. The girl he never stopped loving.As Sandycove basks in a summer heatwave, Patrick must navigate family celebrations while confronting the past he tried to outrun. And Rosie must face a harder truth - has she been living her late mother's life instead of her own?Can she forgive Patrick for leaving? Or will ambition, responsibility and old wounds once again stand in the way of love?Set in the heart of Dublin's Sandycove Bay, this is an uplifting story about second chances, friendship, family and finding the courage to follow your own dreams.Praise for Sian O'Gorman: 'Utterly irresistible and joyful - the perfect summer read!' - Faith Hogan'A gorgeous story of friendship, community and starting over' - Jessica Redland'A book with everything. A real 5-star read.' - Claudia Carroll'Delicious! An upbeat, witty read about friends, family and following your dreams.' - Gillian Harvey'Joyful, uplifting and hugely entertaining.' - Reader Review
![X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely Are the Hunted [New Printing]](https://cdn.kingstone.com.tw/english/images/product/7697/9781302967697m.webp?Q=34f2b "X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely Are the Hunted [New Printing]")
X-Men Epic Collection: Lonely Are the Hunted [New Printing]
Formative adventures of the original X-Men! Join Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Angel and Iceman in adventures from the days when Marvel's merry mutants were the quirkiest quintet in comics and not yet than the worldwide wunderkinds they are today! This Epic Collection presents early classics including the first appearance of Banshee; the brief tenure of the sixth X-Man, Mimic; the complete Factor Three saga; the "Origins of the X-Men" feature exploring Professor X's formation of the team; and the debut of new costumes. Then the X-Men's lives take their most tragic turn as their leader, Charles Xavier, is killed! COLLECTING: X-Men (1963) #24-45, Avengers (1963) #53; material from Not Brand Echh (1967) #4, 8 Written by Roy Thomas & Gary FriedrichPenciled by Werner Roth, Jack Sparling, Dan Adkins, Ross Andru, Don Heck, George Tuska, John Buscema & Tom Sutton
Thor Epic Collection: The Surtur War
Writer/artist Walter Simonson's groundbreaking Thor run starts here! Walter Simonson's Thor raises its banner high and stands with the series' Stan Lee/Jack Kirby glory days and then some! With truly cosmic stakes, a new character worthy enough to lift Mjolnir high in Beta Ray Bill and a villain of deadly cunning in Malekith, Simonson launched his epic run with a powerful art style and a majestic narrative that reminds the reader why the legendary tales of Asgard are so compelling. After handling Malekith's ice-cold plot with the Casket of Ancient Winters, Thor must head into the fiery pits of Surtur's realm for a war that may mean the very end of Asgard. Simonson's four fabled years of storytelling with Thor starts here! COLLECTING: Thor (1966) #337-356 Written by Walter Simonson With Bob HarrasPenciled by Walter Simonson With Sal Buscema & Butch Guice
