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A reaper and an angel walk into a bar … Darcy Moore is tired of death. Which would be fine…if she wasn’t the Grim Reaper. Gabriel Aetos is determined to protect his little corner of the world like his angel wings depend on it. When Darcy shows up to Gabriel’s faded old bar, she is hell-bent on outrunning her reputation as a villain. She won’t be dragging her next assignment to the underworld. She’ll be saving him instead. But Gabriel is convinced that Darcy is as deadly as it gets. And if protecting his people means staying close – very close – to this rogue reaper, then that’s exactly what he’ll do. Only, magic never comes without consequences…and these two spirits may just be forced to reap what they sow. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008760519 • Author: BK Borison • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

From Monty Jay comes a haunting dark romance where obsession blurs into love, and darkness recognises its own. Death marked her long before she understood what it meant. Shaped by a past she’s kept buried, she’s spent her life hiding the truth of what lives inside her—something twisted, something dangerous. Something deadly. Until he sees her. Thatcher Alexander Pierson is as captivating as he is unsettling—sharp, calculating, and born from a legacy tainted by violence. Beneath his polished exterior lies something far darker, and when their paths collide, an unspoken connection takes hold. She becomes his fixation. He becomes her addiction. But what binds them isn’t innocence—it’s the darkness they both carry. When a copycat killer emerges in Ponderosa Springs, the fragile balance they’ve built begins to crack. As suspicion grows and past actions threaten to catch up with them, they are forced into an uneasy alliance—one that exposes their secrets, their desires, and the truth neither of them can escape. Because this isn’t just about survival. It’s about obsession. As danger closes in and their connection deepens, the line between love and destruction begins to disappear. And in a town where violence breeds more violence, one question remains— Can something so dark ever truly be called love? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911746850 • Author: Monty Jay  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

From Monty Jay comes a dark and emotionally charged romance where obsession turns ruthless and love becomes a catalyst for vengeance. She believed her love could save him. Protect him from the darkness closing in. She was wrong. As the copycat killer draws closer, leaving a trail of bodies behind, the threat becomes impossible to ignore—and impossible to escape. Every move feels deliberate. Every step brings the danger closer to home. Closer to them. But when the unthinkable happens and he is taken from her, everything changes. The person she fought to protect is left broken, and the fragile hope she once held onto is replaced with something far more dangerous. Vengeance. With time running out and no clear answers, she steps into the darkness she once feared, determined to uncover the truth and make those responsible pay. This time, it isn’t just the Hollow Boys seeking justice. It’s her. As grief turns into fury and love twists into something unrecognizable, she embraces the role she never wanted—but was always destined for. Because if they wanted a villain… She’s ready to become one. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911746867 • Author: Monty Jay  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

In the Italian hills, a body is found on the steps of a private villa at sunrise. Our mis-matched detective trio Amy, Rose and Steve return, in pursuit of an elusive and ruthless killer. Between Italy and Palm Springs, via Barcelona and Steve's sleepy village pub, they uncover an impossible case where it seems that everyone is hiding something. . . ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241745892 • Author: Richard Osman • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Hardback

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dream Harbor series, comes a new small-town romance set in the quirky town of Maple Hollow. The darker the woods, the bigger the secrets… Ruby Bellerose lives on the edge of the woods, in a cottage more akin to a fairy tale than modern day life. Her love life is practically non-existent, and she keeps away from the whispered gossip that travels through Maple Hollow. Until a chance encounter with Rafe. As mysterious as he is brooding, Ruby is drawn to the woodsman, curious to find out about the stranger who lives deep within the woods. But Rafe is hiding a secret. And with something lurking in the shadowy forest, will Ruby find that Rafe is her knight in shining armor, or something altogether more dangerous… ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008831783 • Author: Laurie Gilmore • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Exclusive survival edition of the international bestselling The Hunger Games In the ruins of a place known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Seventeen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before — and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9798225090654 • Author: Suzanne Collins • Publisher: Scholastic Limited • Format: Paperback

A SCHOOL REUNION... A PARTY TO DIE FOR. December 1937. Daphne King is attending the twentieth anniversary reunion at her secondary school, Midwinter Academy. It is a weekend of resurrected rivalries and alliances. A string of peculiar incidents prompts Daphne to suspect that she and her friends are being sent messages - or warnings - related to the disappearance of a classmate twenty years ago. It was a mystery which clouded their final year at the school - and one which Daphne, as a budding eighteen-year-old sleuth, solved. But now, the morning after the reunion, another of Daphne's old school friends is found dead; and Daphne finds herself in the role of investigator once more. Are the two cases linked? And has Daphne learned from the mistakes of her past? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781787305939 • Author: Ada Moncrieff • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Keep clever kids busy this Christmas with a joyful collection of festive crosswords. Full of seasonal clues, merry themes and satisfying wordplay, this book is perfect for children who love a challenge. Whether they’re puzzling at home, on holiday or over the Christmas break, these crosswords are a great way to mix fun with brain-teasing entertainment. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526368584 • Author: Hachette UK • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Sisters Gillian and Sally Owens were brought up by their two elderly guardian aunts in a world of spells and exotica. As the magical charm of their childhood wears away, they escape from this mystical mayhem - one by running away, the other by marrying. Many years go by before strange circumstances thrust them together again, and once more they are in a place that blends the mundane and mysterious, the familiar and fantastic. Three generations of Owens women are brought together in an experience of unexpected insight and revelation, teaching all of them that such perceptions are rare and wonderful and - to be sure - practical. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398515512 • Author: Alice Hoffman • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback

It’s time for a festive dinosaur rescue in the Dino Wilds this Christmas! The Christmas tree is up, the fairy lights are twinkling and the golden star is shining on top of the tree … What could possibly go wrong? A volcanic eruption!! Join the PAW Patrol and their friend Rex as they race to rescue a dinosaur in danger. Can the pups save the dinosaur from the volcano and get back in time for Christmas? Join the adventure and get into the festive spirit with the PAW Patrol! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008616663 • Author: Paw Patrol • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Get into the Christmas spirit with this bumper book of festive wordsearches. Packed with seasonal scenes, cheerful characters and wintry words to find, it’s the perfect activity book for cosy days, car journeys and holiday excitement. From Santa and snowmen to presents, puddings and reindeer, there’s plenty here to keep kids entertained all Christmas long. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526368577 • Author: Hachette UK • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

Activity pages and reusable colouring scenes perfect for any Sonic fan. Just add water, let it dry and use it again! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781788249270 • Author: Alligator Books Ltd • Publisher: Alligator Books Ltd

On a cold winter’s day, a storm is brewing in the village of Weirbridge… Georgie Dern has the chance to swap her empty nest for the job of a lifetime in Los Angeles. Can she chase her dream if it means letting down the woman who has given her the world? Jessie McLean should be counting down the hours until she jets off to spend her retirement years in the sun. But when a devastating betrayal resurfaces, she has to choose between a fresh start and staying behind to settle old scores. Alyssa Canavan has spent years building the business she adores. Now a legal letter has threatened her home and livelihood, but how does she fight a family that doesn’t give a damn? Lachlan Morden is forced to return to Scotland to face the people who almost destroyed him. Will coming home reopen old wounds, or will a memory from the past lead him to the perfect revenge? One snowy day, four lives, but who will have a bright new future when the snow is gone? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781807439613 • Author: Shari Low • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback

December, 1938 Rozalin Sachs has grown up in the vibrant city of Frankfurt. But with the Nazi Revolution gaining power, her family is forced to flee Germany. When a tragic accident separates Roz from her parents, she finds herself aboard the Kindertransport bound for Holland. Here Roz meets a young lad called Felix and they vow to stick together as their journey takes them to England. Eventually they find themselves in Liverpool with the promise of a new life, until a devastating incident takes Felix away. And, in a desperate attempt to escape the terrible situation she has found herself in, Roz decides to join the Women's Land Army. On the sprawling farm at Hollybank, Roz meets Bernie, a dashing farmer's son, who has more than just friendship on his mind. Roz is flattered by his affections, but will he win her heart, or will her love for Felix remain as strong as ever? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781807842000 • Author: Katie Flynn • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Count down to Christmas with the Numberblocks – 24 festive story books, one for every day of advent. Let's count down to Christmas with the Numberblocks! Open a pocket each day to reveal a miniature Numberblocks picture book – an exciting story for every day of advent, bringing the beloved characters into the heart of the family Christmas countdown. Featuring Numberblocks One to One Hundred, this magical collection is packed with friends, adventures and festive number fun. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836893424 • Author: Numberblocks • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Hardback

Will love brew in Honey Springs? Willow Davis has everything she should want. An impressive corporate job, a beautiful Seattle apartment, and an even more beautiful boyfriend to go alongside it. But when a quarter-life crisis hits and everything begins to fall apart, there's only one place she wants to go. Up to the mountains and to the small town of Honey Springs, where she's determined to lean into self-care and bring her love of matcha lattes with her. Lucas Dawson is still running his family business. The grumpy, gritty and gorgeous diner owner's heart seems impenetrable, even when Willow, his warm-as-sunshine childhood best friend, returns to town. But what is Lucas hiding … and why can Willow feel their bond stirring up more than just old memories? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008808877 • Author: Stevie Greene • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

25 days, 25 chapters. This December, the countdown to Christmas will chill you to the bone. Hoping to bring his family closer together, Adam Gray arranges a vacation in a remote cabin on a snowy mountain. Things take a dark turn, however, when someone starts leaving gifts in the Christmas stocking mounted on the barn door. Each morning brings something new, and with every passing day, the contents become more terrifying. Soon, the family makes a spine-chilling realization: they've been dragged into a deranged game of Secret Santa, and if they want to survive, they will have to fight. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806170890 • Author: Per Jacobsen • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Limited • Format: Paperback

Christopher Robin has played with all his toys and read all his books… so what else is there left to do on a dark, wintry day in the Hundred Acre Wood? Make a Christmas pudding of course! Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Tigger, Piglet and Pooh gather to help make an enormous pudding, fit for a feast. But when little Roo goes missing, Eeyore is inclined to blame the pudding … ​​​​​​​Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are brought to life in this festive story with beautiful illustrations – it's a perfect stocking filler. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405297875 • Author: Jane Riordan • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Cut, stick and create with the Numberblocks – an official activity book adventure in Flatland, from the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show. Join the Numberblocks for an adventure in Flatland. Learn to recognise lots of 2D shapes and develop key number skills, including counting in order and completing patterns. Then practise cutting, colouring and sticking to complete the activities, and get creative by using the shapes to make something new. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836892625 • Author: Numberblocks • Publisher: Sweet Cherry Publishing • Format: Paperback

Sign for your favourite team and unleash your imagination in a season-long adventure as a professional footballer! Filled with loads of fun activities to suit any football fan, this creative activity book is sure to make you think tactically! Write your own funny match reports, design your club a new stadium, invent your own secret code to share tactics, give your teammates nicknames, and be interviewed after the big match! With over 100 Match Attax stickers to use however you like, this activity book is bursting with ideas and prompts to become a football superstar. Whether you’re relaxing on your day off, or training for the biggest match of your life, this book is for you. Just grab your favourite pens or pencils, and get ready for kick-off! ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008755478 • Author: Match Attax • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback