Summer Reads

The second book in the riveting and sexy romantasy series, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and Powerless. After her win at the Atonement Trials, Selina is trying to navigate life outside of the Seelie court, but her mission remains the same: work with the resistance and takedown the Iceheart Dynasty. But that path yet again sets her on a collision course with the ruthless commander of the dragon shifter army; Draven Ryat. With dangerous secrets threatening to be uncovered, the pair must each decide if they are willing to doom one another in order to achieve their own goals. If not, their tangled feelings for each other might destroy them both. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398561045 • Author: Marion Blackwood • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Paperback

Long ago, the gods unleashed monsters to remind us of our insignificance. But I didn’t need a deity to tell me I was powerless. Being a princess had never been more than a performance. Until the day an infamous monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day I married a stranger, signed a magical treaty, and set off across the continent to the most treacherous kingdom in all the realm. That was the day I learned that not all myths are make-believe. And that the only way to kill the monsters we fear was to become one . . . ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781911750031 • Author: Devney Perry • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

From the Queen of the Never After retellings comes a modern-day Lancelot & Guinevere filled with serious yearning, hate-to-love you vibes and a happily ever after Some sins are worth the fall . . . Lance Calloway fights when they tell him to fight. Bleeds when they tell him to bleed. Breaks when they tell him to break. Six years in an unsanctioned cage, and the one line he’s never crossed? Loyalty to his best friend, no matter the cost. Then he’s asked to protect her. Genevieve DeGrance didn’t ask for any of this. She came to Rosebrook Falls to be with the mayor’s son. But nothing in this town is what it seems. Especially not the dangerous fighter who watches her every move like a threat. She hates him. He can’t stand her. And yet . . . The more time Lance spends guarding Genevieve, the harder it becomes to remember she belongs to someone else. And the more she uncovers about Rosebrook Falls, the more she realizes the only honest person in her life is the one man she’s forbidden to want. In a town built on secrets and lies, falling for each other could destroy them both. But staying away might be the one fight Lance can’t win. Includes exclusive inside artwork. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349446165 • Author: Emily McIntire • Publisher: Hachette UK • Format: Paperback

A sizzling sports romance full of witty banter, high society scandal, and titillating tight breeches. Perfect for fans of Rivals, Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer. She ran from the spotlight . . . straight into his stable. As the assistant to one of fashion's most powerful designers, Ashley has always stayed out of frame - until her secret romance with the face of his latest menswear line, tennis star Chris Courtney, is exposed in a single, perfectly-timed paparazzi shot. In the space of a day, Ashley's career, reputation, and privacy are torn apart by the press. With nowhere to turn, she escapes to the countryside to stay with family, hoping to disappear. But solace comes in an unexpected form: a quiet stable and a beautiful horse. That is, until she's caught trespassing by none other than international polo icon, tabloid regular, and infuriatingly charming Mateo. Horses? Zero experience. Polo players? Definitely off-limits. As Ashley's thrust into a world of high-stakes games and elite scandal, she finds herself at the centre of a yet another storm, one where passion and power collide, and her heart might just be the biggest risk of all. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781035917761 • Author: Katherine Reilly • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 cm

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

A beautiful crossword book that is the perfect gift for any puzzler. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781398872073 • Author: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback

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

Colour the season of sunshine and outdoor adventures ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780785848066 • Author: Quarto Publishing UK • Publisher: Quarto Publishing UK • Format: Paperback

Briar Winters has just graduated from high school, but while her friends are getting ready to start new lives away from their witchy, tourist-trap seaside hometown, Loch Creek, Briar is stuck. Stuck and haunted by the water that surrounds her. When Finn, the one boy she's ever loved, disappears from the annual seaside carnival there's only one person who can help Briar find him: her biggest enemy – an enemy who knows her darkest secret . . . It quickly becomes clear that Finn has gone much further than anyone could have imagined. He's lost in time. And in her search for him, Briar will uncover generations of secrets and sinister hidden horrors in picture perfect Loch Creek . . . A spooky gothic romance that transcends time, perfect for fans of Our Infinite Fates and The Wicked Deep. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529532814 • Author: De Elizabeth • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd • Format: Paperback     • Pages: 352  • Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm

A struggling event planner and a sinfully hot astronaut must decide if their fake relationship is worth a shot at happily-ever-after, in this starry debut. Risk-averse event planner Amerie Price is jobless, newly single, and about to lose her apartment. With no choice but to gamble on her shaky start-up, the last thing she needed was to run into her smug ex and his new, less complicated girlfriend at Amerie's favorite coffee shop. Panicked, she pretends to be dating the annoyingly sexy man she met by spilling Americano all over his abs. He plays along--for a price. Half the single men in Houston claim to be astronauts, but Vincent Rogers turns out to be the real deal. What started as a one-off lie morphs into a plan: for the three months leading up to his mission, Amerie will play Vincent's doting partner in front of his loving but overly invested family. In exchange, she gets a rent-free room in his house and can put every penny toward her struggling business. What Amerie doesn't plan for is Vincent's gravitational pull. While her mind tells her a future with this astronaut is too unpredictable, her heart says he's exactly what she needs. As their time together counts down, Amerie must decide if she'll settle for the safe life--or shoot for the stars. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405995146 • Author: Etta Easton  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336

I was doing my best to get out the door. And then the phone rang. I almost let it go. New York, September 11th 2001 Russell Ammiano is rushing to work when he gets a phone call that saves his life. As the city he loves is hit by unimaginable tragedy, Russell must turn his back and hurry home to Kansas. Kansas, September 14th 2001 Ben Ammiano is mentally disabled, and a creature of habit. Any change to his routine sends him into a spin. But now his estranged brother has reappeared, and Ben's simple, ordered world has turned upside down. In a story as heartbreaking as it is uplifting, two brothers must bury their pasts and learn from each other, if they are to survive. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781784166571 • Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Two ex-boyfriends. One perfect holiday. Can they leave their baggage behind? When influencer Brady Gibson is asked to be a global travel ambassador, he’s thrilled. Poolside cocktails. Gorgeous views. Designer boutiques. What could be better? And it might just heal the pain from his break-up with Hayes Carter, nine months ago. None of Brady’s followers know about the split, as Brady’s relied on a backlog of photos to keep posting. But the company want the “perfect couple” they see online and that couple no longer exists. Hayes has given up on Brady and social media altogether, using his broken heart as motivation for medical school. But school is expensive, so when Brady calls with the lucrative proposition that will pay his fees, he accepts – as long as they promise to keep things platonic. But after a hot summer travelling the major European cities, will this couple find their fake dating turning to real love? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835983904 • Author: Georgie Kain • Publisher: Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 352 • Dimensions: 19.8  x 12.9 x 1.7 cm

A man on the edge. A woman hell-bent on revenge. A cheating husband. A desperate wife. A property empire on the brink of collapse. A family at loggerheads. A predator hiding in plain sight. Who will sink and who will swim? Three generations of a billionaire family are taking their new superyacht on its maiden voyage. But when the yacht sinks, each of them has a different part to play, in this addictive, twist-filled thriller. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835011515 • Author: Kayte Nunn • Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers Ltd • Format: Paperback

Whether you’re commuting, travelling or simply taking a well-earned break, Perfect Pocket Puzzles: Word Searches 3 is small enough to slip into a bag or pocket, yet bursting with brain-teasing fun, with over 150 word searches to complete. Clear grids and thoughtfully chosen word lists make it accessible and fun for puzzlers of all abilities. From cartoon names and mythical monsters to London boroughs and Harry Potter spells, there's a hugely diverse range of wordsearch topics to dive into. A must-have addition to the series, this third instalment will help you to de-stress, unwind and get your grey matter moving. Easy to pull out when you have a moment to yourself or to share with a friend, this is the perfect activity book to keep on hand for whenever you need a moment of brain movement. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781789299755 • Author: Dr Gareth Moore • Publisher: Michael O'Mara • Format: Paperback

When Brianna Rogers joins a team of teachers who will spend their summer in a Mars simulation to win vital funds for the school library, she thought it would be easy. What she didn’t count on was Roman Major: science teacher, son of the principal, and far too handsome. Brianna is sure he’s been sent to sabotage them. But each day, she finds herself falling harder and harder. While it’s clear the feeling is mutual, she can’t shake the sense that he’s hiding something. ​​​​​​​As the simulation nears its end, Brianna realizes she may have to make an impossible choice, between the school she’s dedicated herself to, and the man who has won his way into her heart... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781405997812 • Author: Etta Easton • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

A BRAND NEW beautiful, romantic, getaway read from bestseller Victoria Springfield that you simply won't be able to put down... Escape to enchanting Venice with this stunning story of secrets and second chances. Natalie’s landed the opportunity of a lifetime hosting television show 'Luxe Life Swap', but she’s dreading going back to Venice, scene of the school trip that changed her life. The beauty of the floating city and handsome watch restorer Eraldo begin to win her over, however. But then glamorous contestant Cate arrives, the girl who was once plain, ordinary Cathy – the ex-best friend Natalie blames for the night that wrecked her life. Cate’s swapping The Old Vicarage for two weeks in a Venetian palazzo, hoping she might pluck up the courage to go on the quest she’s been putting off for more than twenty years. Forced to spend time with Natalie, Cate hopes to rebuild their friendship – until Natalie makes a shocking accusation against Cate’s husband. Cate needs to find out the truth but how can she expect Phil to be honest when she’s keeping secrets of her own? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781807950033 • Author: Victoria Springfield • Publisher: Boldwood Books Limited • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.9 x 1.93 cm

Full of fascinating anecdotes of murder, mystery and occasional mayhem, ex Chief Crime Correspondent Jeff Edwards reveals the details of cases that will grip readers from start to finish. The Murder Guy is an action-packed ride through some of the biggest cases from the 1970s to recent years. It tackles everything from the search for the 'Mardi Gra' bombers to Chechen hitmen, from the murder of PC Stephen Tibble to the inside track on Heathrow Airport's biggest crimes of all time, and the unsolved murders of three young women still baffling Scotland Yard With unrivalled access, Jeff takes readers on a journey to explain what really goes on behind the headlines. It is sprinkled with funny stories about his relationships with cops, bank robbers and serial killers, as well as world changing events. Jeff Edwards became the Daily Mirror Chief Crime Correspondent after starting out in local papers in the East End of London in the 1960’s and 70’s. Now retired, he is ready to share the true stories behind some of the most high-profile crimes in Britain. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781917439794 • Author: Jeff Edwards • Publisher: Mirror Books Macmillan • Format: Paperback • Pages: 288

They're rivals on and off the ice. But they might have more in common than they realise.. Partying, dudes and hockey. What more could a gay NHL player want? Ezra's life is perfect apart from Anton Hayes. A winger from Philly, Anton is all about the game. He's worked for years to be one of the best in the league, and he's done it without splashing his orientation all over the tabloids, unlike his Boston rival, Ezra. Not even an earth-shattering one-night stand can thaw their animosity. With two massive egos colliding, there's going to be sparks. As they fall into bed together time and time again, Anton's possessive streak awakes, and Ezra delights in playing up to it. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781835984857 • Author: Saxon James and Eden Finley  • Publisher: Canelo Romance • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm

Daphne Brink doesn't follow baseball, but watching 'America's Snoozefest' certainly beats sitting at home in the days after she signs her divorce papers. After one too many ballpark beers, she heckles Carolina Battery player Chris Kepler, who quickly proves there might actually be a little crying in baseball. Horrified, Daphne reaches out to Chris on social media to apologize... but forgets to identify herself as his heckler in her message. Chris doesn't usually respond to random fans on social media, but he's grieving and fragile after an emotionally turbulent few months. When a DM from 'Duckie' catches his eye, he impulsively messages back. Duckie is sweet, funny, and seems to understand him in a way no one else does. Daphne isn't sure how much longer she can keep lying to Chris, especially as she starts working with the team in real life and their feelings for each other deepen. When he finds out the truth, will it be three strikes, she's out? ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9781837321599 • Author: Alicia Thompson • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback

Pack your bags and get ready to fall in love with The Hotel by the Sea—your next romantic getaway awaits! Rebecca needs to escape. After making a complete fool of herself watching the man she's secretly loved for years run off with someone else—she jumps at a temporary job at the family-run Quinta do Mar hotel. Sun, sea, and a fresh start sound perfect. What she doesn't expect is Felipe Rebelo. Charming, infuriatingly confident, and always ready with a flirty quip, Felipe seems to have life sorted. But beneath his carefree exterior lies a man carrying the weight of his entire family. The last thing he needs is another responsibility. Especially one who challenges him at every turn, makes him laugh, and is dangerously easy to fall for… Escape to Portugal's stunning Algarve coast in this uplifting summer romance about finding yourself, choosing happiness, and discovering that love isn't about being needed—it's about being seen. ​​​​​​​Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008804756 • Author: Julie Caplin • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback