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New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy returns with her signature heat and humour for a Briar universe standalone romance – where one unforgettable summer changes everything. Join us at the Logan family lake house in Tahoe…  After a brutal breakup, college junior Blake Logan escapes to her family’s lake house in Tahoe, determined to shut out the world. Her plan is simple: no men, no drama. Until Wyatt Graham shows up. Four years older and far too good at getting under her skin, Wyatt is the living embodiment of a “bad idea,” and the guy who shattered her pride when she confessed her crush at sixteen. With his music career stalled, Wyatt has come to Tahoe for inspiration. The last thing he expects is to find it with Blake. He’s spent years keeping his distance, convinced he’s all wrong for her, but she’s no longer the innocent girl he once knew. She’s confident, captivating, and impossible to ignore. And the slow-burning tension between them? It’s catching fire fast. They both know this can’t last, but one reckless kiss turns into another, and soon they’re tangled in something that feels dangerously like more. Just as they finally give in to the pull, tragedy tears them apart, leaving their hearts in pieces. But forgetting that one, nearly perfect summer? Not a chance. And when fate brings them together again, Blake and Wyatt must decide if this is a second chance…or the final verse. Includes a cover exclusive to The Works Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349444567 • Author: Elle Kennedy • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 528 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.8 cm

The Diamond Back Ranch is back in this spicy second book in the hottest new cowboy romance series . . . Hestia Hampton never meant to stay in Wyoming. The ink-stained, sharp-tongued tattoo artist came to the Diamond Back for a breather - one month to lick her wounds after a toxic ex-situationship in London and to mourn the studio she left behind. She’s here for open skies, fresh inspiration, and maybe a wild night or two. Not for him. Jesse Bennington is temptation on two legs. A retired bull rider with a smile that could melt steel and shoulders built for sin, he’s sworn to take care of his family, no matter the cost. Even if it means climbing back into the ring. Even if it means breaking his own heart. So when he and Hestia agree on a no-strings fling, it should be simple. But nothing’s simple when desire runs this deep, and under the wide Wyoming skies, rules are meant to be broken . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035079025 • Author: Gemma Morr • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 20.32 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm

The third book in the record-breaking Empyrean series from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. A STORM IS COMING . . . AND NOT EVERYONE CAN SURVIVE ITS WRATH. After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons and no more time for uncertainty – the battle has truly begun. With enemies closing in from all corners, they need an army. They need power. And they need to unravel the dark truth about what’s really happening on the continent before it’s too late. Violet must embark on her most dangerous mission yet and travel beyond the failing wards to seek allies who will stand with Navarre. The trip will push her to the very edge of her power, and the odds of dying are far greater than the hope of success. But Violet will risk everything to save her dragons, her family, and him . . . even if it means keeping a secret so big it could destroy them all. ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437095 • Author: Rebecca Yarros  • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 672 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 5 cm

Julie Chan didn't mean to steal her identical twin's life. She meant to call the police when she found the body. She meant to dial 911. Except when she unlocked Chloe's phone to make that call, she also gained access to her estranged sister's sponsorship deals, her followers, her wealth, her whole life. And Julie's not prepared to give it back. Not yet. So it's goodbye Julie, love Chloe x Now all Julie has to do is keep her head down and blend in with the beautiful Belladonnas, the tribe of influencers who had welcomed Chloe in to their inner circle before she died. Julie's going to breathe, detox, workout. Curate each post. Filter each picture. Spend whole days filming unboxing videos. But someone out there knows that even identical twins have their differences... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781526681850 • Author: Liann Zhang • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm

He's looking for the perfect wife. She's just looking for the perfect one-night stand. As literary agent to a romance novelist, Zoey Moody's life currently revolves around love - which is ironic, as she is practically allergic to the L word. She's also a city girl through and through, and yet here she is in tiny Story Lake, Pennsylvania, trying to wrangle author Hazel's next big hit. Life isn't exactly going to plan. It takes all of five minutes in town before chaos finds her, sending her directly into the path of Gage Bishop, one of the stupidly handsome Bishop brothers. He is exactly the kind of romance hero that could entice a heroine to succumb to the charm of small-town life - but Zoey is no romance lead, and Gage can't seem to stand her. It's clear they're all wrong for each other. She's allergic to commitment and can't work a calendar app; he's looking to settle down and has the next five years all planned out. But when Gage's world is rocked by a devastating family secret, he turns to Zoey for one night to forget everything. That one night might just change everything . . . or ruin it. Zoey suddenly finds herself wanting to be the one to save him - and maybe even be saved in return. Can Story Lake inspire a woman who is terrified of love to finally write her own happy ending? Includes colourway exclusive to The Works. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399726979 • Author: Lucy Score • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 560 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm

He's used to being the boss. But she's in her own league... As the first female team owner in Major League Baseball, Reese Remington has spent her entire life preparing for this role. With a sharp mind and years of experience working behind the scenes, she's more than qualified. But the public only sees a woman in a man's world - not the person who's earned their place on the field. Under constant scrutiny and pressure to prove herself, Reese can't afford distractions. Especially one that comes in the form of the team's tempting field manager who questions her every decision. Emmett Montgomery is a former All-Star turned coach who treats his players like family and the field like home. After years of running the team his way, the last thing he wants is a new boss - let alone one who seems ice-cold and laser-focused on business. But forced to spend long hours - and too many away games - side by side, he begins to see the fire beneath Reese's control, the heart behind her ambition and the unwavering determination to prove herself. When heated banter turns into sizzling chemistry, professional boundaries blur and the spark between them becomes impossible to resist. But Reese is constantly reminded of how many people are waiting for her to fail, and the safest move is to keep Emmett at arm's length - for the sake of the team, the season and her career. But keeping their distance is one game neither of them can seem to win... Includes a cover exclusive to The Works Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399746441 • Author: Liz Tomforde • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm

Everyone has secrets. But some are worse than others… Influencer and baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know. Like… Where did her son go when he snuck out late at night? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows? And what’s buried in her backyard? April’s secrets are enough to destroy her. I’ll make sure of that. The inimitable Freida McFadden peels back the layers of a seemingly flawless life to expose a picture of obsession, deception, and the quiet menace that waits just beyond the frame – with shocking twists that will keep you hooked to the last page. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464299575 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.5 cm

Rebellion. Loyalty. Friendship. Magic. Love. What would you do to have it all? Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha - a community exiled to live at sea - training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta - the very same people who exiled her adopted community. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there... Or for an intense encounter with an enemy soldier to threaten the fragile peace between their people and everything Brynn once believed to be true. Soon, Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when an unexpected visitor tracks her down - none other than said enemy soldier - sworn under oath to awaken Brynn to her true identity. Sent to sea and feeling more alone than ever, there a world of denied magic is unveiled. With rumours of a growing rebellion, Brynn's future has never looked so unsure. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399633994 • Author: Rachel Schneider • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm

What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. Don't miss the highly anticipated next book in the beloved, epic series from the instant Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author! The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins. A second dragon has awoken – her heart tainted and her power commandeered by two ruthless highbloods whose cruelty knows no bounds. My dearest friend teetered on the brink of death. A dragon saved her, but now she's tied to him in a way I can scarcely understand. What will this new bond do to the woman I've come to love as a sister? And then there’s Blake. Once my relentless tormentor – he betrayed me again, nearly condemning Nyxaris to a cursed, stone-cold fate. Now something has shifted in him. His gray eyes hide a secret he’s desperate to keep. I saved Blake’s life, despite everything. Yet now my every heartbeat questions where we go from here. With Bloodwing Academy in turmoil and a new headmaster no one saw coming, only one thing is certain: This is going to be one hell of a term. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008792336 • Author: Briar Boleyn • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Hardback     • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 24 x 15.9 x 4.2 cm

Gothic historical and paranormal romance meet in this viral sensation about an orphaned English teacher’s journey to a mysterious coastal town to claim her inheritance where she encounters a forbidden love, supernatural intrigue, and ancient evil as she is torn between two enigmatic men—one alive, one from the past—now with a never-before-seen epilogue. “I might be evil personified, but you’re the only one I’ll ever be good to.” August 1955: When Miss Darcy O’Sullivan, an orphaned English teacher from Boston, receives a letter finding out that her biological father passed away, she is surprised to find herself included in his will. There is only one condition. She must travel to Fairydale to attend his funeral. With the promise of a sizeable inheritance, Darcy decides to journey to the small coastal town that holds the secrets of her birth. But the moment she steps foot into Fairydale, things start to go amiss. There are odd rumors, odd deaths, and even odd men—especially brooding Caleb Hale—part of the infamous Hale family. During the day, she falls deeper and deeper under Caleb’s spell as he forces her to step out of her comfort zone and embrace her inner sensuality. But at night, it’s another man who haunts her dreams—Amon d’Artan, a nobleman who lived two centuries ago. Amon is sweet and suave where Caleb is intense and dangerous. Soon, she finds herself embroiled in a web of lies, deceit, and inexplicable events that make her question her sanity. And when an ancient evil threatens the town and everything Darcy holds dear, she must make the ultimate choice. But will she survive it? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781668216804 • Author: Veronica Lancet • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback • Pages: 736

A serial killer on the loose. A mystery that must be solved before time runs out. Elderly Martha Beckett is a prisoner in her own home, and has been ever since her older brother disappeared at just nine years old. Six months on from her last brush with the paranormal, police officer Annie Graham, now Annie Ashworth, dreams of settling down and starting a family. But now that serial killer Henry Smith has escaped, she knows that trouble is coming. She thwarted him once, and he’s out for revenge. When a local man vanishes in mysterious circumstances, Annie realises there may be darker forces at work. And when she takes a glimpse of a monster with a thirst for blood, her worst fears are confirmed. With a serial killer on the loose and an unknown horror stalking the sewers, Annie is in a race against time to stop them before they kill again. But will she be able to save herself from their clutches? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008737160 • Author: Helen Phifer • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

Don’t go into the woods. Because you’re in for a big surprise… Annie Ashworth is currently off duty. With her baby bump growing fast, she is under strict instructions to stay away from police work and look after herself, especially as she has a history of leading danger right to her door. So when her police officer husband, Will, is called to the discovery of a skeleton buried out in the local woods, Annie tries to keep out of the investigation. But as another body is discovered and her own niece suddenly goes missing, staying away just isn’t an option. As Annie is soon to discover, a picture really does tell a thousand stories. But which one leads to a killer? The thrilling fifth book in the Annie Graham series Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008737184 • Author: Helen Phifer • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

A young thief attempts a daring casino heist during a high-stakes magical tournament and finds herself torn between two warring brothers. At the Liar's Den, secrets are power . . . Lola St. James is the world's best kept secret. When her father's loss in the magical Liar's Dice Tournament - a high-stakes competition where players are forced to gamble with their deepest secrets - made her a target, she was rescued by the Thief, the notorious leader of the Tentacles. Now, living under the pseudonym Astra, she is determined to prove herself and become a full-fledged Tentacle. But when a critical heist goes sideways, the only way forward is for Lola to compete in the Liar's Dice Tournament herself. Lola is confident in her ability to pull off the job, but the Thief's mysterious and powerful brother, the Liar, runs the game and he turns out to be more than she bargained for. As her attraction for him grows and illusions run wild, she will be forced to confront the secrets of her past, the truth of the brothers' history, and the lies she tells herself. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781471417405 • Author: Jessica S. Olson • Publisher: Bonnier Books UK Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 385 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.7 cm

Alaska, 1974. Untamed. Unforgiving. Unpredictable. For thirteen-year-old Leni Allbright, Alaska is supposed to be a fresh start. Her father, a former POW, is desperate to leave the world behind. Her mother, Cora, will follow the man she loves anywhere, even to the edge of the earth. But as winter descends and darkness blankets the land, the Allbrights realize they are woefully unprepared. The danger doesn't just lurk in the wilderness outside; it lives within the walls of their own cabin. In the shadow of a volatile marriage and a landscape that wants to kill them, Leni must decide: how far will she go to survive? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035030972 • Author: Kristin Hannah • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 2.8 cm

One hundred years. Tens of thousands of gladiators. And today, only one will rise . . . Leith of Grey thought he had nothing to lose, that fighting in the gladiator arena was his last, best chance to save his dying sister. He was wrong - and they took everything. His hope. His freedom. His very humanity. All Leith has left is his battle-scarred, rage-fuelled body. Then Leith meets Maeve, an elven royal who is everything he despises. Until the alluring princess offers him the one thing he needs most: a way out. But in a kingdom built on secrets and lies, hope doesn't come cheap. Nor will his revenge . . . Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399735445 • Author: Cecy Robson • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm

Two rivals torn apart by a dark memory reunite on a deadly hunt – and in an irresistibly twisted fairy tale – in the next steamy standalone fantasy romance from Sunday Times bestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A SINFUL PRINCE. Prince Gluttony – self-proclaimed rake of rakes – lives for indulgence. But when an adventure takes a deadly turn, he must turn to the one person he has spent a decade avoiding in order to save his court . . . A DETERMINED REPORTER. Adriana Saint Lucent knows Prince Gluttony is hiding something, but during her investigation, she never expected to turn up a rumour too terrifying to be believed: that ice dragons are launching attacks on the kingdom. A DANGEROUS RIVALRY. With the realm at stake, prince and reporter must forge an uneasy alliance. But as each cling to their own secrets, can they unravel the mystery before time runs out? And what will they do with an equally troubling rumour: that they might not hate one another, after all? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399715720 • Author: Kerri Maniscalco • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm

Soon to be a major motion picture, Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale has captured the hearts of millions of readers becoming a number one bestseller across the world. It is a heart-breakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the endurance of women. 'I always thought it was what I wanted: to be loved and admired. Now I think perhaps I’d like to be known' This story is about what it was like to be a woman during World War II, when women’s stories were all too often forgotten or overlooked . . . Vianne and Isabelle Mauriac are two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals and passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path towards survival, love and freedom in war-torn France. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781509898411 • Author: Kristin Hannah • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 480 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 2.8 cm

It’s time to confess their sins. Steph Barker can’t forget her past. A single mother, Steph runs a women’s shelter for local prostitutes while coming to terms with a tragic loss. And it’s people like Joseph Potter, battling with his own grief, who keep her going. When Hennie, one of her friends from the shelter, goes missing, Steph’s convinced Hennie’s violent pimp Artie Rogers has something to do with it. Steph and Artie go way back, but his reign of terror throughout the Medway towns is out of control and even she can’t do anything to stop him. Then another prostitute disappears and it’s time to find out who’s guilty. Everyone has their secrets – but one of them is getting away with murder. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781472249548 • Author: Martina Cole • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 432 • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm

The next gripping, must-read, YA crime mystery for readers of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, and fans of The Secret History and Ace of Spades. Eva has set her sights on studying English at Oxford University. Atmospheric old libraries; secret societies; eccentric professors – it’s the stuff of her dreams. When she and her best friend (who she’s also secretly in love with), George, are invited to Interview Week, it seems like those dreams are coming true. But only a day in, George is found dead on the steps of a university statue. And it is Eva who finds him. All eyes are now on her as she races to clear her name, uncover the truth – and take back her future. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529519846 • Author: Rachael Davis-Featherstone • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm

A spellbinding, enemies to lovers romantasy adventure of tangled secrets and dark magic for fans of Sarah J Maas, Callie Hart, Rebecca Yarros and Jennifer L Armentrout. A lost princess. A forbidden love. A destiny she never knew awaited her. When a forgotten ring reveals Mevlida Brennan’s true heritage as the long-lost princess of Aetheria, a kingdom of immortals and magic, her world is turned upside down. But there’s just one problem—Mev didn’t know she was missing. Thrust into a realm on the brink of war, Mev is caught between her newfound legacy and a dangerous political game. A powerful king holds the key to restoring the ancient portal that connects their realms, but his son, Kael, stands in her way. Brooding, relentless, and dangerously irresistible, Kael is sworn to protect his people—even if it means kidnapping Mev to keep her from uncovering the truth. As dark forces rise and her dormant powers awaken, trust is a luxury neither can afford, yet their hearts may leave them no choice. Mev must embrace her destiny or risk losing everything. Because the storm isn’t coming—it’s already here. In a battle of elemental magic, loyalty, and love, one whisper could spark a war. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781807340681 • Author: C. L. Mecca • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 280 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.68 cm