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A masterful novel - blistering in suspense and humour - about marriage, infidelity, love, and a blazing hotel room . . .
Nick Holloway is forty-six. A successful partner at a law firm, he has a gorgeous wife, a precious daughter, and a big house. If he also has gnawing disappointments, secret yearnings, and a creeping sense of opportunities wasted, well, that's nobody's fault but his own.
Jenny Parrish is forty. She has two lovely sons, a devoted if somewhat hapless husband, and recently is hugely successful in her dream vocation. It's a perfect life! So perfect, she can't help but wonder sometimes whether it's all going to come crashing down.
For the past six years, Nick and Jenny have been meeting at least once a month and having sex. Lots of sex. Great sex. They do not discuss their spouses, they never spend the night, and they never ever talk about what their relationship means. Because this thing they have? It's casual. Uncomplicated.
When Nick books a night at a fancy new hotel, the two decide to break one of their rules and spend the whole night together. It's business as usual-until a fire alarm goes off. At first they think it's a false alarm. But as the fire closes in, fear strips away their defenses and justifications, forcing Jenny and Nick to be honest, with each other and with themselves, about how they ended up in this room, and what these six years have really meant.
A meditation on whether it's possible to live an authentic life, and whether we can ever show our true selves, Eliza Kennedy's Lucky Night is a literary triumph.
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Kill Switch
(Paperback)
Penelope Douglas
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One woman's worst fears come to life in the third novel of the Devil's
Night dark romance series by New York Times bestseller Penelope
Douglas, now with bonus material.
Sending Damon to prison was the worst thing Winter could've done. It
didn't matter that he did the crime or that she wished he was dead.
Winter thought he'd cool off in jail and be anything but the horror he
was, or that at the very least she'd have time to disappear before he
got out.
But she was wrong. Three years came and went too fast, and prison only
gave him time to plan. And while Winter anticipated his vengeance, she
didn't expect this. He doesn't want to make her hurt. He wants to make
everything hurt.
Damon knows he needs to get rid of Winter's father, giving her, her
sister, and her mother nowhere to run. The Ashby women are desperate
for a knight in shining armor. But that's not what's coming.
It's time Damon took control of his future. It's time he showed them
all that he will never stop being the nightmare they think he is.
Damon won't have to break into her home to do it.
As the new man of the house, he has all the keys.
The brand new heartwarming festive read from bestseller Sarah
Bennett!Music sensation Aurora Storm finally has her career back on
track, but then she's caught up in a media storm. Desperate to
distract from the story, she enlists the one man she trusts to
pretend to be her boyfriend. Meanwhile, in the small seaside
village of Mermaids Point, Nick Morgan never expected to see Aurora
again. When she calls out of the blue needing his help, he agrees
at once. It feels like she's back in his life for a reason, and
he's determined to make the most of it. Aurora joins Nick and the
rest of his family for their festive celebrations and, as the snow
falls, Aurora finds herself caught up in the romance of Christmas.
But having tasted worldwide fame, can she ever be content with
village life? Two weeks is all Nick has to prove to Aurora that
there's a happy ending for them both in Mermaids Point. There's
always a second chance for love in a Sarah Bennett story, so escape
to the seaside village of Mermaids Point for a festive, feel-good
treat. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and
Milly Johnson. Praise for Sarah Bennett: 'A gorgeous story packed
with love, romance and heartfelt emotion. Will bring sunshine into
your day!' Phillipa Ashley 'Cosy, heartwarming and moving, this
story is as beautiful as its cover.' Samantha Tonge 'Happy Endings
at Mermaids Point has passion in spades, romance to make you blush
and a community that cares. I hoped this story would just keep on
going.' Celia Anderson 'What a finale to a fabulous season! I
absolutely loved the story and it was wonderful to see all the
characters get their much deserved happily ever after! An
absolutely gorgeous Christmas read!' Katie Ginger 'This is a real
page turner, with a brisk plot and a really emotional core. The
community we've grown to love at Mermaid's Point is alive with
love, laughter and vibrancy!' Fay Keenan 'I loved Nick and Aurora's
story, and want the Morgan family to adopt me. Sarah Bennett has
surpassed herself.' Jules Wake 'This is the perfect escapist read
and I can't wait to follow the characters in what promises to be a
wonderful series. Five sparkling stars!' Rachel Griffiths'What a
Mer-mazing book! I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet
the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the
final page.' Catherine Miller 'I inhaled this book in two days.
Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!'
Rachel Burton 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance
and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?'
Bella Osborne
From the New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World comes a romantic comedy full of "fierce humor and fiercer heart" about how one adorable puppy brings together two perfect strangers (Casey McQuiston, NYT bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue).
Artist Sloan Monroe just can't seem to get her life on track. But one trouble-making pup who randomly jumps into her car with a "take me home" look in his eyes is about to change everything. With Tucker by her side, Sloan finally starts to feel more like herself. Then, after weeks of unanswered texts, Tucker's owner reaches out. He's a musician on tour in Australia. And bottom line: He wants Tucker back.
Well, Sloan's not about to give up her dog without a fight. But what if this Jason guy really loves Tucker? As their flirty texts turn into long calls, Sloan can't deny a connection. Jason is hot and nice and funny. There's no telling what could happen when they meet in person.
The question is: With his music career on the rise, how long will Jason really stick around? And is it possible for Sloan to survive another heartbreak?
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Bedmates
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Nichole Chase
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R360
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"He was my savior. My monster. My obsession. My destruction."
*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Ariadne and her Minotaur.*
Ariadne Vitalis is in trouble. She's betrayed her father—and his
dangerous benefactor—and now she's left to rely on Olympus'
questionable mercy. But in this city, mercy comes with a price. For
Ariadne, that means a sham marriage to Dionysus. She has no choice but
to agree, even if there's only one man she's ever wanted—a man she
fears just as much as she desires.
The Minotaur never had any illusions about Minos's plans. He was
willing to get his hands dirty as long as the old man kept his word—at
the end of their bloody work, the Minotaur would be given Ariadne as a
reward. She's meant for him, and he intends to have her, no matter the
cost.
Ariadne knows better than to encourage the Minotaur—she's all too aware
of how hot a passion like theirs can burn. Besides, she can never
forgive him for the terrible things he's done, and he can never change.
But when his hands are on her body and his wicked words are whispered
in her ear, she might just be willing to let all of Olympus burn…
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Shelter
(Hardcover)
Shasene Shala; Cover design or artwork by White magic studios
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R556
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