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**Pre-order now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while stocks last - featuring foil and spot UV finishes on the cover and inside cover printing of full colour character art**No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Ana Huang is back with the next book in the Gods of the Game series He has to play by the rules . . . but for her, he'd break them all.As the captain of Blackcastle Football Club and one of the highest-paid athletes in the game, Vincent DuBois should be on top of the world.But when his fame brings danger to his doorstep, he finds himself in his worst nightmare scenario - secretly sharing a flat with his coach's daughter, knowing full well she's far too big a temptation for him to resist.When his new living arrangements escalate into a bet that throws them even closer together, he realizes he's in deeper trouble than he thought.He's always played to win - but for her, he might just risk it all.***As a sports nutritionist and the daughter of a legendary coach, Brooklyn Armstrong is used to dealing with hotshot athletes.However, no player gets under her skin like Vincent, her best friend's infuriatingly cocky (and gorgeous) brother. She left California hoping for a fresh start, and he's the kind of distraction she doesn't need.Now, he's sleeping in the room next to hers while her career is up in the air and her defenses are crumbling.But no matter how many sparks fly between them, a relationship between the captain and the coach's daughter could never work . . . could it?Tropes to love Best friend's brother Forced proximity (roommates) Captain x coach's daughter Semi-forbidden romance

A deluxe illustrated edition of Mary Shelley s horror classic the first story in a bold new direction for the MinaLima Classics the best selling series from the renowned design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise featuring original full color artwork and interactive elements Frankenstein has terrified and delighted readers since its initial publication in 1818 Victor Frankenstein s Creature stitched together from the limbs of the dead taken from the dissecting room and the slaughterhouse is a grotesque being who rejected by his maker and starved of human companionship embarks on a journey of revenge In the most famous gothic horror story ever told Mary Shelley confronts the limitations of science the nature of human cruelty hubris and ambition and the pathway to forgiveness Shelley s revered novel comes to life as never before in this inventive edition showcasing the magical artistry of MinaLima Brimming with original illustrations and seven extraordinary interactive features delve into MinaLima s captivating interpretation which includes A reveal of the Creature s face A foldout excerpt from Victor s diary An expanding map and more Filled with marvels this beautiful edition will enchant readers of every age and is

The long awaited and highly anticipated conclusion to Philip Pullman s bestselling The Book of Dust sequence Lyra what will you do when you find this place in the desert the opening to the world of the roses Defend it Lyra said Die defending it When readers left Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth she was alone in the ruins of a deserted city Pantalaimon had run from her part of himself in search of her imagination which he believed she had lost Lyra travelled across the world from her Oxford home in search of her dmon And Malcolm loyal Malcolm too journeyed far from home towards the Silk Roads in search of Lyra In The Rose Field their quests converge in the most dangerous breathtaking and world changing ways They must take help from spies and thieves gryphons and witches old friends and new learning all the while the depth and surprising truths of the alethiometer All around them the world is aflame made terrifying by fear power and greed As they move East towards the red building that will reunite them and give them answers on Dust on the special roses on imagination so too does the Magisterium at war against all that Lyra holds dear Marking thirty years since the world was first introduced to Pullman s remarkable

Sixth book in the *Blood and Ash* fantasy series, featuring epic battles and ancient powers.

January 1965. The orphaned O'Leary siblings - Tom, Jack, Anna and Peggy - arrive in the village of Ballycrea, tight-lipped about their troubled past and desperate for a fresh start.After being met with suspicion from most of the locals, the family are thrilled when they're taken under the wing of their well-respected neighbours, Bill and Betty Nevan, who offer them work, companionship and an opportunity to fit in.But for one of the O'Learys, this new friendship sparks an intense attachment that makes the dynamic dangerous for all. It's difficult to bury secrets, but almost impossible to bury feelings...Like Howarth's acclaimed debut, Heap Earth Upon It explores rural Irish life at a specific moment in time and delves into claustrophobic relationships and tangled identities, leaving you wondering who to trust until the very last page.

he Times instant Top Ten bestseller****Named a book to look out for in 2024 by the Sunday Times, Guardian and BBC****A small hardback edition featuring an afterword by the author**From the internationally bestselling and prize-winning author of Piranesi and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an enchanting and haunting Christmas short story_________________________________'A church is a sort of wood. A wood is a sort of church. They're the same thing really.'Nineteen-year-old Merowdis Scott is an unusual girl. She can talk to animals and trees - and she is only ever happy when she is walking in the woods.One snowy afternoon, out with her dogs and Apple the pig, Merowdis encounters a blackbird and a fox. As darkness falls, a strange figure enters in their midst - and the path of her life is changed forever.'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian'A miraculous and luminous feat of storytelling' Madeline Miller**With exquisite illustrations by Victoria Sawdon**

A sweeping romance between a figure skater and a hockey player at Dalton University, from the bestselling author of Collide.

A genre-bending novel by Joe Hill where a college student’s life unravels after a pact with a demonic entity is sealed through a cursed book.

In this epic fantasy finale, Gabriel de León seeks vengeance and the end of eternal night, unaware the Holy Grail still lives.

A dark academia romance set at a mysterious university haunted by secrets, curses, and forbidden attraction.

Raw provocative chaotic and dare I say slutty COLLEEN HOOVERA thrilling memoir by The White Lotus and Euphoria actor Lukas Gage which chronicles his upbringing in a broken family struggles with borderline personality disorder and his commitment to always being the centre of attention Lukas Gage was having one of the shittiest weeks of his life Not only was his beloved grandmother dying across from the building where months prior Lukas had grappled with the dissolution of his marriage but he was also forced to sit next to his mostly absent tit obsessed father the entire time Naturally Lukas did the smartest thing anyone can do in a crisis of death divorce and daddy issues doom scroll to see what random people on the internet were saying about him People were calling him an attention whore and they were absolutely right As a toddler he set his room on fire As a child he flirted with women at Hooters to his father s delight As a teen he fell hopelessly in love with a girl who wore an ankle monitor He became an actor and filmed that scene in TheWhite Lotus if you know you know Lukas was scared of attention and yet he craved it more than anything in the world I Wrote This for Attention is an exquisite memoir that details Lukas coming of ag

Partake in delicious drinks with this exquisite collection of curious cocktails inspired by the whimsical art of Edward Gorey Edward Gorey s humorously macabre art has delighted readers for more than fifty years From The Epiplectic Bicycle to The Gashlycrumb Tinies Gorey s work has gone on to inspire the likes of Tim Burton Daniel Handler Lemony Snicket Jim Henson and more In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Edward Gorey s birth and created in conjunction with his estate Uneasy Elixirs presents a delectable collection of fifty Goreyesque potions libations nightcaps and aperitifs For the first time ever fans will be able to enjoy cocktails inspired by Gorey s characters and settings such as The Thumbfumble inspired by The Curious Sofa Miss Quartermourning s Grief inspired by The Other Statue The B is for Basil Julep inspired by The Gashlycrumb Tinies yes Gorey s ghastly children get their tipples too and The Q R V No 222 as well as one of Gorey s personal favorite concoctions Illustrated with original art from the Gorey archives and with glorious photography of these curious cocktails Uneasy Elixirs is the perfect gift for every tremulous tosspot and disquieted dipsomaniac who loves a slightly wicked spirit ORIGINAL RECIPES Fea

In 2014 Marie Kondo became famous around the world changed how we live the relationship we have with the objects around us and taught us how to seek out the joy in our daily lives Five years later her Netflix TV show brought her teachings to an even wider audience and introduced to millions her captivating charm and serene presence And now another five years have passed and it s time for more surprises and more ground to be broken From the time Life Changing Magic first launched and all through the years that followed the most compelling questions and keenest interest from media and readers alike all around the globe were grounded in one key reality Marie Kondo s Japanese perspective Readers and viewers were fascinated by what they learned of Marie s upbringing her family her early professional career and her experiences with Shintoism So much has changed in the world in the last decade but one constant is that the fascination with Japan is on the rise The more people learn about Japanese culture the more entranced they become with how Japanese people often combine an ultra modern lifestyle with a deep respect for ancient customs and traditions on every level Finally in Marie Kondo we have an authentic world famous communicator and guide inviting us

A fairytale twist on the timelessness of love, heartbreak and death, this is a collection of iconic short stories by bestselling author Olivie Blake. For fans of Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher an

From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Olivie Blake this is a powerful and darkly fun novel about ambition lust and eating your fill as wealthy moms and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend Good girls deserve a treat Every member of The House the most exclusive sorority on campus and all its alumni are beautiful high achieving and universally respected After a freshman year she would rather forget sophomore Nina Kaur knows being one of the chosen few accepted into The House is the first step in her path to the brightest possible future Once she s taken into their fold the House will surely ease her fears of failure and protect her from those who see a young woman on her own as prey Meanwhile adjunct professor Dr Sloane Hartley is struggling to return to work after accepting a demotion to support her partner s new position at the cutthroat University After 18 months at home with her newborn daughter Sloane s clothes don t fit right her girl dad husband isn t as present as he thinks he is and even the few hours a day she s apart from her child fill her psyche with paralyzing ennui When invited to be The House s academic liaison Sloane enviously drinks in the way the alumnae seem to have it all achieving a leve

Astonishing an uncommonly rich picture of Black American family life in early 20th century Jim Crow America Publishers Weekly starred review This vibrant portrait of African American life in Jazz Age Kansas City captures the magic of childhood and parental love through the eyes of a remarkable boy New York Times This must read rediscovery published in an elegant and unabridged paperback edition with a new foreword is a literary masterpiece poised to take its rightful place in the American literary canon Such Sweet Thunder immerses readers in the life of a precocious infant Amerigo Jones and then tells the story of his first 18 years as he becomes aware of the adult world from racism and crime to falling in love All the while in one of the most moving homages to parents ever to appear in literature Amerigo is protected by Viola and Rutherford who are loving and mostly even tempered but also desperately young teenagers themselves when Amerigo is born and poor When it was finally published in 2003 40 years after Carter completed it and 20 years after he died Critics hailed the novel s unflinching condemnation of a society that rejects bright eager Black children The Cleveland Plain Dealer This colossal work of fiction The Kansas Ci

The final word on a record breaking career from cycling s most formidable sprinter Mark Cavendish is the stand out British cyclist of our most golden generation With his 35th Tour de France win in 2024 he became the outright all time record holder for the most stage victories at the world s greatest cycling event Breaking the record that had lasted for 48 years Cavendish carved his name into history In this definitive autobiography he provides an intimate account of his exhilarating career transporting readers to his most unforgettable racing moments With incredible photographic accuracy and insight Cavendish recalls his final poignant victories of the Tour de France sealing his legacy as one of the greatest road racers of all time Yet for all the once in a generation talent and success Mark has always been candid about the personal battle that it has taken to achieve greatness and his story is one of struggle sacrifice and the power of human determination This compelling autobiography offers a rare perspective into the true psyche of a champion Giving his definitive account with a fully reflective perspective Mark tells the whole truth about himself and the era of cycling that he has graced

At the start of the war I had been an anonymous six year old girl who loved playing in the mountain streams of Wales By the end of it I had become famous And that fame never really stopped Petula Clark has had a life and career like nobody else She sang to wartime troops as a child star became a leading British singer in the 1950s evolved into a European musical icon and then conquered America with a string of hit records beginning with Downtown This international superstar of music stage and screen has illuminated both major Hollywood movies and stage musicals Along the way Petula has sung to US presidents dined with Frank Sinatra and watched him pull out a gun danced through fields with Fred Astaire politely rebuffed Elvis Presley s advances in Vegas and was one of thirteen maids of honour at Liza Minnelli and David Gest s wedding all dressed in black Yet beyond the spotlight Petula s life has had its shadows In this candid memoir she speaks with moving honesty about a complicated childhood a sometimes turbulent adolescence and a family life that wasn t always as perfect as it appeared She reveals how she mastered the art of pretending things were fine even when they were not Why did John Lennon at his legendary bed in for peace with Yo

So secret was this mission the SAS seizure of a train to raid deep into enemy territory to liberate a concentration camp that it wasn t until 1968 twenty seven years after the formation of the SAS that a short mention of it was made in the Rover and Wizard annual under the headline Who Dares Wins No further published record exists Best selling author Damien Lewis has unearthed the full incredible story from long hidden files and first hand testimony his latest elite forces narrative delivering a scintillating tale of bravery daring and determination which simply beggars belief This is the SAS at their very finest there is no other mission like it from the Second World War