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From New York Times bestselling author K.M. Moronova comes a delicious arranged-marriage romantasy. In a world ravaged by war and ruled by vengeful gods, love is both a weapon and a curse… Haunted by her role in a massacre that reignited an ancient war, demigod knight Alira is cursed to relive her kingdom's destruction - dying again and again at the hands of the Blood Knight, a ruthless demon commander. But when the demons propose a peace marriage to end the bloodshed, Alira volunteers herself, desperate to break the cycle and save her people. Betrothed to her enemy - who is also the lost demon boy she once tried to save - Alira must navigate a dangerous path between vengeance and forgiveness. Kalel Lornhelm, haunted by his own dark past and the monstrous hunger within him, is torn between hatred and a growing, forbidden attraction. As assassins close in, gods interfere, and the threat of betrayal hangs over their union, Alira and Kalel are forced to confront their intertwined destinies and the curse that binds them. Can their love bring peace to Faultore, or will it doom them all? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781804962589 • Author: K.M. Moronova • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series: a short story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, set between The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid is Watching. Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, ‘til death do us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be. There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows. And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish... ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781628861891 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Penguin DK (Dorling Kindersley) • Format: Paperback

A scorching, emotional, suspenseful romance about secrets, second chances and the kind of love that hits harder than whiskey – from the beloved author of the Bourbon Boys series. In Rumor, Tennessee, the Crowne women are at the centre of every whisper of salacious gossip. Everyone knows you can count on them for a shot of whiskey and a wild night, but their best kept secret is how they deliver quiet revenge . . . I survived a living nightmare. Forced to stay away from my sisters, I have to hide who I am and start over again. Until a sexy stranger messed everything up – a charming jeweller with a sinful smile and far too many questions. Now, I’m back in my hometown, hiding my past and trying not to drown in the pressure to be the old me. Especially once I discover that the rumours swirling around my family aren’t the work of bored townies, but hidden truths. And then he turns up again.  Between a dead body, a missing cop and a job that’s connected him to my family, Julian Colton insists on staying in town. I should keep my distance, but the thing is: even with layers of secrets between us, he soothes my anxious thoughts and feeds my touch-starved, broken body. When his past catches up with him, and mine threatens to repeat itself, it’s rumours and whiskey that’ll save us. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781761826801 • Author: Victoria Wilder • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback • Pages: 416

When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. Logan is a local farmer who avoids Dream Harbor’s gossip at all costs. But Jeanie’s arrival disrupts Logan’s routine and he wants nothing to do with the irritatingly upbeat new girl, except that he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her. Will Jeanie’s happy-go-lucky attitude win over the grumpy-but-gorgeous Logan, or has this city girl found the one person in town who won’t fall for her charm, or her pumpkin spice lattes…  Product Information:  • ISBN: 9780008610678 • Author: Laurie Gilmore • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife. No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school's arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of magical trials held once a decade. The chosen pupil is offered a choice: graduate and join Blackwood’s magical elite, or venture into the unknown and cross over to the Other Side. Wren knows she has what it takes to win―unless, that is, her arch-rival (and subject of her tortured dreams) Augustine steals her spot. Irene has never cared about playing by the rules and will break whatever (and whoever) stands in her way, including her only friend, Masika. Olivier has given up securing the nomination. But he’ll stop at nothing to keep Emilio, from crossing over to the Other Side. All are determined to be Blackwood’s chosen candidate. All are determined to win. But this Decennial will be unlike any before. Six nominees. Four trials. One victor. The competitors are about to learn that there are some fates worse than death. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008694203 • Author: I.V. Marie • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.2 cm

Perfection is a spell. It’s time to break it. Andromeda Wildwood is practically perfect in every witch way. As the proud owner of a bustling London bakery, Annie’s life is a haze of pink, magic and impossibly high standards. She devotes her powers to pleasing others, no matter the magical toll it takes. But Annie’s charmed existence is about to get delightfully messy . . . Annie is tasked by her coven with mentoring a troubled teenage witch, and she couldn’t be more different from fiery, stubborn Maeve. Or from Hal, the gruff but handsome owner of the woodland cottage where they must temporarily reside. As the unlikely trio slowly bond, outside forces begin to take an interest in Maeve’s extraordinary powers. Will Annie risk everything to protect the true magic she’s finally found? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035045525 • Author: Lucy Jane Wood • Publisher: Macmillan Distribution Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.9 x 13.3 x 2.8 cm

He's a player. And she's the goal… Ethan Taylor is unbeatable on and off the field. Being the star of the Marshall College soccer team – and hot as hell – has its perks. But when tragedy strikes, Ethan flies straight out of South Carolina and to the intimidating halls of Hemden University, where even his Southern charm can’t melt the stiff British upper lips… Mia Meyers has never had much luck with people. Having always been a bookish wallflower, junior year abroad could be her one chance to step into the spotlight. So, when Mia realises that she’s not the only student from Marshall across the pond this year, she is determined that no one will get in the way of her new life – not even Ethan Taylor. But why is it that Ethan’s infuriatingly sexy green eyes can’t stop staring at her, and why doesn’t she want him to look away? They may be far from friends at home, but under the spires of Hemden, could this striker score her heart? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008804435 • Author: Elle Kelk • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 448 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

When literature student Anastasia Steele interviews successful entrepreneur Christian Grey, she finds him very attractive and deeply intimidating. Convinced that their meeting went badly, she tries to put him out of her mind - until he turns up at the store where she works part-time, and invites her out. Unworldly and innocent, Ana is shocked to find she wants this man. And, when he warns her to keep her distance, it only makes her want him more. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Christian keeps hidden away from public view. . . ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911746539 • Author: E L James • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 3.3 cm

Oaths were made. Magic was stolen. War is raging. Can love endure that which it was born to destroy? It has been four years since the rebellion started. War is raging. Now known as the fierce Light Wielder, Jovie must use her power to end the war between her once beloved communities - or burn them to the ground trying. As rumours of a new darkness rising begin to rumble, Jovie will need to look to the past for answers. But is she willing to sacrifice her soul - and her heart - to secure her Kingdom's destiny? From BookTok sensation Rachel Schneider comes the spellbinding conclusion to the must read romantasy Metal Slinger - told in dual POV, expect political intrigue, forbidden love, and plenty of spice ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781399634021 • Author: Rachel Schneider • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Hardback • Pages: 512 • Dimensions: 23.8 x 15.8 x 4.8 cm

Celebrate CatRat's kitty-riffic birthday in this storybook based on the Netflix show, Gabby's Dollhouse! Gabby and Pandy are off on another adventure in this paperback storybook. Share in Gabby's excitement as she unboxes a new surprise. Then, it's a 'pinch on the left, pinch on the right, grab Pandy's hand and hold on tight!' as you and Gabby enter her magical dollhouse. What surprises do the Gabby Cats have in story today? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781408375778 • Author: Official Gabby's Dollhouse • Publisher: Hachette Childrens Books • Format: Paperback

A beautiful sudoku book that is the perfect gift for any puzzler. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398872387 • Author: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

Get swept up in a massive colouring adventure with Tinker Bell and her fairy friends! Get lost in two enormous sides of colouring with this magical floor mat. Bring sparkling scenes to life with hours of enchanting colouring, then put your spotting skills to the test with a giant search and find challenge! The book folds out to 12 TIMES its original size, plus is double-sided for even more colouring fun. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781836507512 • Author: Walt Disney • Publisher: Igloo Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Dot just wants to fit in at her new school, but is pretending she has a pet tortosaurus really a good idea? This gorgeously illustrated picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Katie Cottle reminds us that true friendship is all about being yourself. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838917265 • Author: Katie Cottle • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback

When war breaks out, friendship will see them through. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their country Housewife Nancy never dreamed that she’d end up in Vickers steelworks factory but when husband Bert is called up to serve, she needs to put food on the table for her two young children. Betty’s sweetheart William has joined the RAF Reserves so she can’t sit around and do nothing – even if it means giving up her ambitions to study law at night school. Young Patty is relishing the excitement the war brings. But this shop-girl is going to have to grow up quickly, especially now she’s undertaking such back-breaking and dangerous work in the factory. The Steel Girls start off as strangers but quickly forge an unbreakable bond of friendship as these feisty factory sisters vow to keep the foundry fires burning during wartime.  ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008427290 • Author: Michelle Rawlins  • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback

The perfect colouring book for any cowboy romance fan. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837998975 • Author: Summersdale Publishers • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers • Format: Paperback

A lyrical story that’s perfect for inspiring reluctant readers to find their own style of reading – illustrated by the internationally bestselling Sean Julian. Pip and Bun are two very different bunnies. Pip LOVES reading. Bun does not. Until, one day, Bun opens a book . . . and discovers pages filled with action and adventure! This celebration of creativity and imaginative play is the ideal book to empower kids to write their own story.  ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781838917364 • Author: Perry Emerson & Sean Julian • Publisher: Little Tiger Press • Format: Paperback

25 patterns which use ONE BALL OF YARN OR LESS, or which use up small amounts of different colours. You can SUBSTITUTE SIMILAR YARNS you have for the ones used in the pattern – WE TELL YOU HOW. The 25 gorgeous patterns include projects for the home, such as a pillow cover, egg cosies and mug warmers, and makes which are ideal as gifts, including baby hats and booties, toys and bunting. Some feature stripes, squares or flowers, which offer the chance to use up little amounts of leftover yarn in different colours. Many are small, quick and easy, so they are perfect for beginners. There's also a handy illustrated guide to every crochet stitch, just in case you need a refresher, as well as useful tips on choosing substitute yarns and checking your tension. Now you can stop feeling guilty about your ever-increasing stash and be inspired instead.  ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781800655836 • Author: Nicki Trench • Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small • Format: Paperback

Meet the princess who loves breaking the rules and her Royal Unicorn, who happens to be a pig! A madcap new adventure series for 6-8 year olds, perfectly bridging the gap from picture books to chapter books, from award-winning author-illustrator Hannah Shaw, filled with pictures in all the colours of the rainbow and interactive extra material. Welcome to Twinkleland Kingdom, where everything is 100% perfect. Except Princess Pea... Today's the day the princess has to choose her own perfect unicorn at the Royal Unicorn Parade. All is well until the muddy Unipiggle appears and creates a very big muddle. It looks like Princess Pea has met her perfect match... ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781474972178 • Author: Hannah Shaw • Publisher: Usborne Publishing • Format: Paperback

Over 125 brain-teasing activities. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781806590902 • Author: Monty Johnson • Publisher: Summersdale Publishers • Format: Paperback

Bingo is on a mission to keep Bluey from attending Chloe's birthday party—luckily, she has her Featherwand to help her! Bluey is about to head out to a birthday party—but Bingo is not invited! After discovering a magical feather that can make things oh-so-heavy, Bingo knows just what to do. She'll make everything in the Heeler house too heavy to lift! Will her plan work, or will Bluey make it to the party after all? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241572771 • Author: Bluey • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback