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It is opening night at the London Palladium, and tensions are running high amongst the feuding cast of "Leopard Spots". When an on-stage accident forces an unexpected intermission, it is clear to dresser Jayne that the drama has turned deadly. Will she step out of the wings and discover who was behind the final curtain call? Or will murder make an encore?

You probably know a woman like Katherine. You might be a woman like Katherine. She would describe herself as cautious. Other people would describe her as anxious. She is profoundly responsible. She worries about remembering to take her vitamins. She worries about her pension. And she worries about being 32 years old and never truly feeling happy. So, when she's put on leave for three months for making a massive mistake at work, for once, she's happy to take advice from her mother-in-law, Constance, and head to a wellness retreat. But this is no ordinary wellness retreat.

'Brilliantly audacious' GUARDIAN 'Stunning' DAZED 'Her prose sparkles' ELIZA CLARK ‘Hauntingly good’ iNEWS ’A must read’ GLAMOUR 'One of my favourite novels' JEFF VANDERMEER From the bestselling author of Our Wives Under the Sea, a haunting, heart wrenching novel of three sisters...

Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he's determined to fulfil his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he's ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience. Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she'd ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more.

No one in Imirath had ever seen a dragon, until five eggs long thought fossils hatched in the presence of their young princess, Elowen Atarah. Fearing the power his daughter would wield through her soul-bond with the creatures, King Garrick imprisoned her for many years, desperately trying to break the bond that united them, until a daring rescue saved Elowen from his clutches - but left her five precious dragons at his mercy. Years later, Elowen is now a woman determined to free her dragons.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Blockbuster bestseller Rebecca Ross returns to the world of international sensation Divine Rivals with her most epic story yet. Before Iris sat at her typewriter and before Enva sang her song, a young goddess wandered dreams… Born to the firelit domain of...

When Hannah's fiancé doesn't turn up to their wedding, everyone is convinced he just had cold feet. But Hannah is sure it's more than that… Today was meant to be the day she finally leaves all her dark secrets behind. But spotting a man she hoped never to see again in the crowd at the church, her stomach drops. And his smirk as their eyes meet all but confirms that he's behind Johnny's disappearance. She might have been hiding things from Johnny, but Hannah truly loved him. She's determined to find him. But this reminder of the past puts her son in terrible danger.

'A superbly crafted world of celebrity, gossip and the perils of fame... Twisty, unputdownable, brilliant fun' SIAN GILBERT 'Like peering behind the curtain of a celebrity gossip page… Scandal is shocking and twisty and I loved every single minute of it' LISA HALL They had the perfect marriage...

When Selene Fairchild is chosen as one of twelve Bloodmoon Brides offered to the cursed king, she expects death—not destiny. But beyond the obsidian gates of his cursed keep lies a world of whispers and wonder, where every shadow has teeth and every secret burns. Drawn to the mysterious King Keiren, whose power and grief are bound by flame, Selene soon finds herself caught between duty and desire, between the girl she was and the fire she's becoming. As the trials of the brides unfold, she uncovers a prophecy older than the realm itself one that ties her fate to the very curse she fears.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them. Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne...

The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a time when women in STEM were startlingly rare. The daughter of a seamstress and a cobbler, Jeanne Villepreux-Power began her career as a dressmaker, sewing beautiful gowns for the Parisian...

An exclusive invitation to a luxurious island resort should be the holiday of a lifetime for Emma. But beneath the lavish settings and indulgent amenities, lies a sinister plot waiting to be uncovered. Emma's boss, Rebecca, gifted her the ticket to Hotel Horizen's grand opening, but Emma has her own agenda - to write a tell-all article about the rich and famous guests. Little did she know, this weekend would become a nightmare she never could have imagined.

MY LADY JANE MEETS KNIVES OUT IN THIS MURDER MYSTERY THRILLER, PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE KING IS DEAD AND ONE OF US IS LYING. Ruby has never found a puzzle she couldn't solve. Even though she's destined to spend the rest of her life as a servant to the royal family, her mind itches for a true...

Get ready for a BRAND-NEW heart-racing, twist-filled thriller from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author NATASHA PRESTON. ARE YOU INVITED? In the heart of the English countryside, Bessie and her closest friends gather at a remote castle for a secret party destined to make this the best spring...

How does autistic trauma really feel, and how can you find your way through it to a warmer, brighter place? Written by best-selling author Charlotte Amelia Poe this is a poignant and whimsical exploration of the true autistic experience. Chapter-by-chapter, Poe delicately peels back the layers of what it is to be young and autistic in the modern world, touching on trauma, grief, mortality, love and everything in between.

Oh my gosh, THIS BOOK!! It had me full on ugly crying, it had me laughing, it made me belting Shania Twain from the top of my lungs, and it had me falling head over heels in love with Jenny, Joe and Luca. It's heartbreaking, romantic and more than a little bit sexy, but it's ultimately full of...

“One of my favorite novels of the past few years.” —Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation From the award-winning author of Our Wives Under the Sea, a speculative reimagining of King Lear, centering three sisters navigating queer love and loss in a drowning...

“I love, love, love Lizzy Dent.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sparks fly when an up-and-coming team principle and her new hot-shot driver—and former childhood crush—are forced to work together to save their careers and team in this deliciously winning Formula 1...

Set in the world of the gods first introduced in Divine Rivals, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Ross delivers a sweeping, beautiful adult novel filled with tension, romance, and dark secrets. This audiobook features multicast narration, plus a captivating scene from an early draft...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER An exiled princess teams up with the last man she thought she could trust in the start of a dazzling and unforgettable epic fantasy romance series. As a child, Elowen Atarah was ripped away from her dragons and imprisoned by her father, King Garrick of Imirath. Years...