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Katrina Hunt has a disturbing secret. Since her earliest days fighting for survival in the poverty of a trailer park, she’s been able to sense moral corruption. And her gift is never wrong. This strange ability affects every relationship, for people have no way to hide from her. Katrina harnesses her gift and sets it to work, sniffing out evil in positions of privilege and power. Yet she soon finds she is not the only one who can do it. On the far side of the world, a scientist cracks an algorithm that will forever change law-enforcement. His new scan can detect a person’s genetic propensity for wrongdoing, even before they act. But what if the most corrupt man in the world, a political figure assuming ever higher office, is able to beat the scan? What if he alone can hide his true darkness? What if he is ... not quite human? Katrina’s path will lead inexorably to confrontation with an immense power. But can she stop him, before it is too late for humanity?
Sexy, swoony and very spicy, the international bestselling sensation,
Monica Murphy, is back with an emotionally charged novel bound to set
pulses racing . . .
A sweeping story of love, adventure and adversity, The Map of Bones by
Kate Mosse is the sequel to the number one bestselling The Ghost Ship.
International bestselling author Mandy Robotham returns with a brand
new tale set in 1950s London.
From the worldwide bestselling author
of The Four Winds, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane (a Number One
series on Netflix),The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic
love.
‘Find me in another life. Find me in them all’
In one of the most luxurious cities on earth… a billion-dollar deal is about to go badly wrong. A lavish night out is about to end in murder. And the British government is about to be plunged into crisis. In the heart of the British establishment… Lord Hartley, the latest in a line of peers going back over two hundred years, lies dying. But his will triggers an inheritance with explosive consequences. Two deaths. Continents apart. No obvious connection. So why are they both at the centre of a master criminal's plot for revenge? And can Scotland Yard's William Warwick uncover the truth before it's too late…
HALLIE
There are no silent nights for Alex Cross, star of the Prime series,
this Christmas. Someone is targeting Supreme Court justices, and
Cross--and his family--are in the crosshairs too.
Jess needs a fresh start. She's broke and alone, and she's just left
her job under less than ideal circumstances. Her half-brother Ben
didn't sound thrilled when she asked if she could crash with him for a
bit, but he didn't say no, and surely everything will look better from
Paris. Only when she shows up - to find a very nice apartment, could
Ben really have afforded this? - he's not there.
There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and
margarine.
In this dark and decadent sequel to Tonight, I Burn, a witch finds herself face to face with death as she stands at the center of a magical rebellion and back to back with her enemies as she falls deeper into a seductive romance. Penny Albright has burned night after night to keep her soul free of Malin's contract. Now, she's at the stake again, and this time, it's her freewill about to burn. As the ashes settle over the temple inferno, Halstett faces the Samhain ball and attendance is mandatory. At midnight, when the veil between Life and Death is at its thinnest, the Warden means to destroy magic and the witches who wield it. With her family missing and her friends lost, Penny turns to the Sorcerer chained on the mysterious ninth floor of the library for aid. He offers a deal: a legion to fight the Warden in exchange for her blood. Just one drop into the eternal fires will end the Warden's reign and set the Sorcerer free. But as Alice's visions fail and Malin fights the lifeline bond Penny forged to save him, one drop of blood might destroy them all. And with the Warden using Penny’s circle of Resistance witch friends as a shield, Penny is forced to choose between the friends she loves and the covens she belongs to. A single night might spark a war that will tear the world—or Penny's heart—apart.
Deluxe vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase; stunning new cover, interior, and endpaper art; ribbon marker; and a one-of-a-kind interactive gilded edge design! Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer. Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the genre-defining tale, this vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase and cover with lush, romantic artwork; new chapter opener art and beautifully illustrated endpapers; a ribbon marker; and a one-of-a-kind gold gilded edge design that shows a portrait of either Bella or Edward, depending which way you spread the pages. It's a must-have edition for any die-hard or newly minted Twilight fan.
AUREN'S STORY ISN'T OVER YET.
Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with a wine bottle opener. Or a ballpoint pen. Or a dinner napkin. But the truth is, she’s an Executive Protection Agent (aka "bodyguard"), and she just got hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from his middle-aged, corgi-breeding stalker. Jack Stapleton’s a household name―captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, famous for, among other things, rising out of the waves in all manner of clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. But a few years back, in the wake of a family tragedy, he dropped from the public eye and went off the grid. When Jack’s mom gets sick, he goes home to the family’s Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn’t want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah―against her will and her better judgment―finds herself pretending to be Jack’s girlfriend as a cover. Even though her ex, says no one will believe it. Hannah hardly believes it, herself. But the more time she spends with Jack, the more real it all starts to seem. And there lies the heartbreak. Because it’s easy for Hannah to protect Jack. But protecting her own, long-neglected heart? That’s the hardest thing she’s ever done.
A dragon queen, a vengeful sea witch, and a mythical titan converge on
the underwater city of Tiankawi in the sequel to the international
bestselling epic fantasy Fathomfolk.
ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find - the truth. But a storm is coming... and not everyone can survive its wrath.
War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves increasingly at odds with those who don't. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what - and who -she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace. Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.
The second part of Hilary Mantel’s award winning Wolf Hall trilogy, unlocking the darkly glittering court of Henry VIII, where Thomas Cromwell is now chief minister. Though he battled for seven years to marry her, Henry is disenchanted with Anne Boleyn. She has failed to give him a son and her sharp intelligence and audacious will alienate his old friends and the noble families of England. When the discarded Katherine dies in exile from the court, Anne stands starkly exposed, the focus of gossip and malice. At a word from Henry, Thomas Cromwell is ready to bring her down. Over three terrifying weeks, Anne is ensnared in a web of conspiracy, while the demure Jane Seymour stands waiting her turn for the poisoned wedding ring. But Anne and her powerful family will not yield without a ferocious struggle. Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies follows the dramatic trial of the queen and her suitors for adultery and treason. To defeat the Boleyns, Cromwell must ally with his natural enemies, the papist aristocracy. What price will he pay for Anne's head?
Experience the "literary phenomenon" (New York Times) as never seen before with this stunning Twilight Saga hardcover boxed set, featuring exclusive wraparound box art, jacket designs, and stained edges. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, The Twilight Saga by #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephenie Meyer captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the first book, this gorgeous deluxe set includes hardcover editions of Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn, and Midnight Sun with immersive box art, exclusive jacket redesigns, and lush designed stained edges on each book. Rediscover the series that redefined romance for a generation with this must-have set for any fan's shelf.
Loyalties are tested in this slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy
following an assassin and a healer forced to work together to cure a
fatal disease, all while resisting the urge to kill each other—or,
worse, fall in love.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes an angsty, best friend's brother, second chance romance and the second interconnected standalone in the Sugarlake series. Elliot Carson left Sugarlake and has never looked back. Revered as the next big thing in basketball, Eli's a star until an injury ends his career, sending him spiraling with no direction. But he won't go home. He can't. Instead, he accepts a coaching gig at Florida Coast University, determined to leave his past behind. But fate has other plans when Becca, his sister's best friend, shows up as a student and, even worse, becomes the new team manager. Rebecca Sanger is the preacher's daughter and the town's disappointment. When she ignores her family's demands to come home, she's cut off and needs a job so she can stay enrolled at FCU. She thought she had everything figured out, until Eli Carson―the person she hates more than anything in the world―ends up being her new boss. Forced together, Becca and Eli's hatred turns to heat, and they start an affair. But disaster quickly strikes, ripping them apart. Years pass, and Becca's back home, under her parent's thumb, and living a mundane life. When Eli shows up out of the blue with a fiancée in tow, Becca is tasked with planning their wedding. There's only one problem. Becca still loves Eli. And he hates her. For the second time in their lives, they're forced together, and they'll find out just how thin the line is between hate... and a love that lasts a lifetime. |
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