New in Books

Ella Jones knows what to expect from the long, hard winters in the northern reaches of Maine. Mostly boredom and monotony, broken up with a bit of skiing or quality time spent with her family. Which leaves her utterly unprepared for the arrival of Benjamin Kakoa, an ex-football star turned advocate in need of a break from fame and notoriety. For Ella, it's crush at first sight. But with a rocky past and an uncertain future, Ben's walls are tougher to tear down than she ever could have imagined. And once they fall, Ella and Ben will have to come to terms with the potentially tragic reality of their love. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529452693 • Author: Navessa Allen • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Welcome to Grosvenor Ranch - a century-old family legacy ruled by the Black brothers. Rugged, untamed, and fiercely loyal, these cowboys are as wild as the land they love. Beau Black is ready to take the reins. As the eldest son, he shoulders the weight of his family's cattle ranch, and raising his four-year-old twins alone after their mother’s death left secrets behind. Beau and his girl's mother may not have been a love match, but duty always came first. Now, love simply isn't on his radar when his family and its legacy is his priority. Even if that means making dangerous deals - and closing his heart for good. Until his ex’s long-lost sister shows up. Hallie Lockhart is a bright disruption in Beau’s dusty, responsibility-bound world. When she offers to help with the twins, sparks ignite fast and fierce. Beau knows wanting her is wrong - Hallie is the twins’ aunt and completely off-limits. But the longer she stays, the harder it is to deny what’s growing between them. When duty collides with desire, can Beau resist the love he never saw coming? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911746676 • Author: Paisley Hope • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

When war erupts between humans and werewolves, a princess finds herself torn between duty and desire. On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora spares the life of a young werewolf at a brutal dog fight, catching the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum. That night, the alpha escapes and kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border, where the once-warring Wolf clans are beginning to unite. Callum believes she is the key to their victory against the humans. As they send time together, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just when Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies and those he once considered friends. With monsters on both sides and a bloodthirsty war between humans and Wolves raging, will their story end in love or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home? Does she even want to? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911751090 • Author: Lauren Palphreyman • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Desperate times call for desperate measures. To take down the Iceheart Dynasty, Selena and her friends must turn enemies into allies and setbacks into opportunities. But the world is filled with more secrets than Selena can imagine, and untangling the twisted web of interconnected loyalties and hidden agendas is far from easy. At the same time, tension within their group threatens to tear them apart. While Selena works desperately to undo the damage caused, she must also navigate changes to her own sense of self. The difference between who she used to be and who she must become is vast, and the path of change is a slippery one. To succeed in their mission, Selena and her friends will need to outsmart some of the most cunning people in the realm. But victory requires sacrifice. Can they do what needs to be done without losing themselves in the process? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398561267 • Author: Marion Blackwood • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback

Romance, danger and intrigue await you in the breathtaking sixth book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. What was broken will be remade. Deep in the heart of the continent, Koschei the Deathless is stirring. Though he's been bound to a mountain lake for millennia, the insidious threat of his return now spreads across the Fae territories, attracting powerful allies hell-bent on reclaiming what was once theirs: the human lands. The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked. But with Prythian still piecing itself together in the wake of the devastating Hybern War, the task of uniting is proving more difficult by the day. To make matters worse, those who rule and protect the Night Court are reeling from recent betrayals and revealed truths. The rifts dividing them seem insurmountable. But to defeat Koschei's creeping shadow, they must find a way back to each other and resurrect their former alliances. To survive, they must find a way to repair the splintered harmony all around them. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781037200076 • Author: Sarah J. Maas • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Hardback

He can resist any woman in the world…except for the one he shouldn’t want. Famed goalkeeper Noah Wilson doesn’t do relationships or complications. The only thing the grumpy single dad wants is to do his job and spend more time with his daughter. Unfortunately, his bachelor status has made it impossible to find the right nanny for her. With the World Cup looming and a string of fired nannies in his wake, he has no choice but to hire the last person he wants close to his orbit. She’s too stubborn and far too appealing for her own good, but she’s also a natural with his daughter. And the way his heart skips a beat whenever she’s around? That’s nothing more than a coincidence. He’s sure of it. *** Carina Vu has a problem. She’s worked multiple jobs and saved up for years to fulfill her childhood dream of visiting Antarctica, but just when she’s close, an unexpected emergency wipes her account clean. Now, she’s back to square one. The clock is ticking, and she needs another job ASAP. Her best (and only) option is to nanny for Noah, the brooding athlete whom she’s convinced hates her. But the more time she spends with him and his adorable daughter, the more cracks she sees in his gruff exterior. And the man underneath all that grumpiness? He’s enough to make her rethink everything-including what (and who) it is that she actually wants. Includes cover exclusive to The Works. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349442297 • Author: Ana Huang • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

A judge’s wife is dead, and the public are demanding blood. It’s the sort of case that will end a defense attorney’s career. But Michael Gresham doesn’t have much left to lose and when he smells a rat in this headline grabbing story, it’s the justice establishment that needs to be worried. A brilliant legal mind with nothing to lose becomes a formidable adversary to those who abuse their power. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781036704537 • Author: John Ellsworth • Publisher: Vinci Books • Format: Paperback

A fate bound to two princes – one born of blood, the other of power. When the dark prince offers me a bargain that will save his people and my life, the cruelly intoxicating fae gives me no choice. Our union is his revenge, and I am his sacrifice. His lies are unforgivable. His wicked touch bathes me in sin. He is my mate, and he is tortured by a curse to protect his people from his own family – from my allies. I can now see him for exactly who he is. So why can’t I get his alluring touch out of my head? I am the key to saving his kingdom, but he alone has the power to ruin me. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464252259 • Author: Holly Renee • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback

Uncover challenging crosswords every day. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836505990 • Author: Igloo Books Ltd • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd

Betray a kingdom or betray my heart. My union to the crowned prince will determine the fate of the kingdom, but it isn't my betrothed who haunts my dreams: it's the half-fae bastard who stands at his side. He is darkness and sin, and when he whispers wickedness in my ear, I crave a man I can't have. Every thought I have is treasonous. The way my hands ache to touch him deceitful. Even my dreams make me a traitor to the kingdom I am sworn to protect. But when our kingdom is attacked, I am forced to make a choice…and face a bitter truth. For our lies and deception are entangled in the shadows and stars, and as they unravel, so shall my fate. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464252266 • Author: Holly Renee • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback

Two penguins discover that love is the perfect gift at Christmas in this sparkling festive picture book! The countdown to Christmas has begun and there is so much for Little Penguin to be excited about: decorating the tree, cooking festive treats, sending a letter to Santa and much more. But what does Big Penguin want for Christmas? The answer will warm the hearts of every penguin, big or small! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408331668 • Author: Rachel Bright • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Annie Ashworth is on maternity leave from her police job, enjoying spending time with baby Alfie. Her days at home might lack excitement, but after all of the horrific crimes she’s witnessed, that’s fine with her. But when she starts having strange dreams – dreams that turn out to be linked to a local murder – she can’t stop herself from digging. There’s an eerie connection to a serial killer from the 1950s, and Annie fears that the same dark forces are back. And maybe it’s just new-mum tiredness playing tricks on her, but she’s been noticing a cold presence lingering around Alfie late at night. Could her baby be the target of whatever evil is haunting them? And will she have what it takes to protect him? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008737214 • Author: Helen Phifer • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Terror stalks the streets of London. When a bomb explodes on Oxford Street, the force of the blast brings down a building, trapping dozens under the rubble. The whole capital grinds to a halt. Teamed with her new explosive detection dog, Otto, PC Lucy Halliday is against the clock to prevent a second tragedy. DCI Jack Ellis is pulled on to the case too – his former experience in counter-terrorism isn’t just a bonus now; it’s a necessity. The race is on. Can Jack and Lucy find the bombers before London is hit again? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835985861 • Author: Louisa Scarr • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? Can we all step up to be the change? It's the saga of the century - Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time! Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including: •    empathy •    kindness •    persistence and the importance of doing good. Full colour pages throughout. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780702349300 • Author: Dav Pilkey • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Hardback

With three unicorn-themed sticker books and a colouring book inspired by their enchanting illustrations, this pack is sprinkled with Sticker Dolly Dressing magic. Containing over 400 stickers and 24 pages to colour, it will provide hours of fun. Part of Usborne's Sticker Dolly Dressing series - a multi-million selling book series, loved by families across the world! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806462025 • Author: Fiona Watt • Publisher: Usborne Publishing

Get cosy this festive season and enjoy ten festive tales from your favourite furry friends! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008841881 • Author: Harper Collins Publishers • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Bundle

Join this festive adventure as three daring explorers go on a hunt to find the real Santa! With a hiding Santa Claus picture to spot throughout, help the three children as they encounter obstacles along the way, from dashing past prancing reindeer, tip-toeing through prickly trees and dealing with cheerful elves. Will they ever find the REAL Santa? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835556382 • Author: Yasmin Bond& Vicky Lommatzsch • Publisher: Gemini Books Group • Format: Paperback

A stolen child. A killer stalking the streets of Glasgow. A troubled detective running out of time. Five years ago, DCI John Lomond led the search for notorious Glasgow child-killer ‘The Sandman’, until personal tragedy forced him off the case. In Lomond’s absence, the killer was never found. Now, with nothing but work left in his life, Lomond remains obsessed with the case – despite the nightmares it brings. When a child is abducted in similar Sandman fashion from an affluent Glasgow suburb, Lomond is brought in to find them before it’s too late. But the only forensic evidence belongs to a little girl who was abducted and murdered twenty years ago. Could the Sandman’s identity lie buried in the coldest of cold cases? Or is a new killer about to claim their first victim? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781036705114 • Author: Andrew Raymond • Publisher: Vinci Books • Format: Paperback

Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life -- one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day, when the opportunity arises, Dasher seizes her destiny and takes off in pursuit of the life she wants to live. It's not long before she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh -- a man named Santa. And soon, with the help of a powerful Christmas wish, nothing will be the same. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529539387 • Author: Matt Tavares • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

The penguin pack play all day long: ice-skating, building snowmen and throwing snowballs. And when the sun goes down, and the night grows cold and dark…  “PENGUIN HUDDLE!” The penguins squeeze and squish together to stay warm and cosy. But one night, there is a freezing gale. And the next morning … the penguins are stuck! They are frozen together like a giant penguin ice pop. What a penguin MUDDLE! Nobody in the Antarctic can figure out how to unstick them. But Pipsqueak, the smallest penguin of them all, has a brilliant idea... ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529539370 • Author: Ross Montgomery & Sarah Warburton • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback