Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Jodie Chapman

Frank and Chrissy meet a couple of days into 1970. Frank O’Hara, with his Elvis T-shirt and slicked-back hair, has escaped England for adventure out west. As soon as someone tells him about a house in the desert two hours east of LA where the walls are curved and the glass shimmers, a house where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned only a few years before, Frank tells himself: I have to see this place. 
 
When Chrissy, all blonde hair and oversized sunglasses, picks him up hitchhiking on the side of the road, it’s love at first sight. Weeks later they elope, setting out to build Mirage, an exact replica of Elvis and Priscilla’s mid-century honeymoon fantasy in a muddy English field. For the next forty years, Mirage will be home to three generations of the O’Hara family. But when your life is a sunny Californian dream raised in Britain, you start to wonder: where exactly do I belong?

California Gold

India-Rose Bower

Britian, two years after they came . . . 
Most people have been devoured by the eldritch creatures. 
Sara and her family have been fighting for survival. 
And the only thing that works against these monsters - these Witches - is their knowledge of folklore and pagan rituals. 
When a girl named Parsley suddenly appears in the garden of their current camp, she cannot remember where she came from or why she's there. 
As Sara and Parsley begin to develop feelings for each other, disaster strikes, and Sara's younger brother Noah is snatched by the Witches. 
They must find him and set out across desolate moors full of merciless terror, to hunt the very creatures they've been hiding from. 
Can they succeed in saving Noah? Will Parsley and Sara's burgeoning love survive these bloodthirsty Witches? and, who can Sara trust in a world void of humanity?

We Call Them Witches

Alexandra Christo

THALIA MARROW has only ever known the life of a Scion, guarding the Library of Curses. But when the Library is ransacked and her brother taken by demons, she becomes the last remaining Scion. Desperate to find her only family, Thalia follows the bloody trail to the mysterious SOREN. A ruthless Fae Prince who was banished from his kingdom. Now, Soren is out for vengeance. Soon the Fae Prince and the warrior librarian must work together to uncover what happened at the library, and the identity of the mysterious Lighteater who is unleashing curses on the realm.

Cursekeeper

Giovanna Fletcher

Tom Fletcher

The Fletchers have weaved in an apocalyptic nightmare, a daring escape and a passionate love story - Sunday Times 
 
The heart-pounding final book in the Eve of Man trilogy that sees Bram and Eve rise up to save their world

Eve of Man: Book 3

Shannon Mayer

Still reeling from the betrayal that shattered her at Neverthorn, Harlow Daygon is in hiding. Again. Magically disguised and barely holding it together, she and the rest of House Phoenix are masquerading as students at Heathermoor, Neverthorn’s mysterious Scottish sister school. But for the first time in a long time… Harlow feels almost at home. Too bad peace never lasts in the Dwimmerworld. The Grym Dunaris is still lost. The Kraken gold has vanished. And Typhon has found her and her friends. And soon they'll see, he's not the only danger hot on their heels.

Heathermoor

Rainbow Rowell

Cherry and Tom had built a quiet, contented life together in Omaha, until Tom’s semi-autobiographical webcomic went viral and turned their marriage into public property. 
 
Now the world knows Baby, the character based on Cherry, better than Cherry knows herself – and Tom and Cherry have been separated for months. 
 
That’s when Russ Sutton shows up. Floppy-haired, blue-eyed Russ Sutton, who Cherry had a crush on in college, and who now seems to have a crush on her. 
 
All that’s left is for Cherry to rewrite her own story. Because if she isn’t Baby, and she isn’t Tom’s wife, then who can she be?

Cherry Baby

LJ Andrews

Lyra Bien never expected to escape Stonegate alive after her rare melder magic was exposed. Learning the truth behind her power, and her Kingdom's brutality, she vowed to end the crown’s corruption. But to survive, she must trust the man who once stole her heart. . . then deceived her. 
 
Roark Ashwood rose to Sentry of Stonegate despite being born of the enemy clan, the Dravens. But in one reckless moment, he destroyed his ruthless reputation to save Lyra. With his true identity unveiled, Roark revealed years of plotting and betrayal to everyone he loves. 
 
As Roark’s double life unravels, enemies close in from every kingdom and he must fight to protect the woman he loves. Lyra must navigate long-kept secrets, rising battles, and vicious court intrigue—all while keeping her feelings for Roark at bay.

Heir of Twisted Lies

Raven Kennedy

Our world cracked open and with it, came the Banes. The powerful fae slayed them, but each left a Plague. 
 
But that’s all they left. 
 
I’m half Bane, half fae, and wholly hated. 
 
When the Piper rids my city of the Plague, he takes our people as payment. Including me. 
 
I have to get home. But the Piper won’t let me go, and something wicked stirs between us. 
 
I have to escape before it’s too late. Because if I don’t, it’s not just my heart at risk. . . 
 
But the entire world.

The Sweetest Fiend

Annie Summerlee

An elite vampire university in Scotland has opened it's doors to humans for the first time. But there is one pupil very different from the rest. . . Rebecca Charity. Vampire hunter. She is searching for the Book of Blood and Roses, a compendium of ways to kill vampires. 
 
But when Rebecca arrives, she finds someone unexpected. 
 
The beautiful vampire, Aliz Astra who is everything Rebecca has always hated, and wanted. 
 
When Aliz rescues her from a vampire attack, she accidentally makes Rebecca her familiar. And they must work together to break the curse. Growing closer by the day. 
 
But what happens when a vampire hunter falls in love with a vampire?

The Book of Blood and Roses

Betty Hawk

When Elliott Summers arrives in Kings Crossing, she wants only to find the truth about her family, and why they abandoned her. She isn’t expecting a hook-up with a guy much too charming for his own good—or to find a body in the woods. 
 
When Elliott learns she comes from a long line of werewolf hunters, and her handsome hookup, Garrett is from the town's resident pack, he's instantly off-limits to her, and she to him. 
 
But even as the mysterious attacks in the town mount up, Elliott’s heart is growing more entangled with Garett. 
 
Will she choose the hunters or the hunted—and which group is which...?

Wolfheart

Jane Fallon

Georgia and Lydia are so close they're practically sisters. 
 
So when Lydia starts an online business that struggles, Georgia wants to help her - but she also understands Lydia's not the kind to accept a handout. 
 
Setting up a fake Twitter account, Georgia hopes to give her friend some anonymous moral support by posing as a potential customer. 
 
But then Lydia starts confiding in her new internet buddy and Georgia discovers she doesn't know her quite as well as she thought. 
 
Especially when Lydia reveals a secret that could tear Georgia's marriage apart . . .

Worst Idea Ever

What’s a little white lie between best friends?

Emma Straub

Annie is: 
<ul><li>On a cruise with her one-time favourite boyband and a thousand female super-fans</li><li>Still reeling from her divorce</li><li>Being replaced at work by her intern</li></ul> 
Keith is: 
<ul><li>Fifty years old and in a band that performs dance routines with hip thrusts</li><li>Suffering from sea sickness</li><li>Certain his wife doesn’t love him anymore</li></ul> 
When a meet-and-greet throws them together, Annie develops a crush on Keith, and Keith starts to wonder if life might have a few surprises in store for him. 
 
But are Keith and Annie just living a fantasy? And what happens when they get back to shore?

American Fantasy

Stacia Stark

In exchange for her brother’s life, Arvelle must enter the Sundering –– a deadly competition where the winners are chosen for the Imperius –– the emperor’s elite guard. 
 
It’s a dangerous task made even worse when she attracts the attention of the same ruthless vampire who shattered her heart six years ago. 
 
With elite gladians targeting her in the lethal arena, and an assassin picking the competitors off one-by-one, Arvella has no choice but to ally with the man who once betrayed her. The man who has since become even more implacable, colder and merciless.

We Who Will Die

Emma Noyes

Charlie Hudson now knows the truth: her twin sister is a Valkyrie, and they're both daughters of Loki, the trickster god. After saving her best friend from Elias and Loki's clutches, Charlie is summoned to appear before the god of gods, Odin, who tasks her with a mission. The Seal that protects humanity from Asgard's magic is starting to break down, and only a human can stop it. To do so, Charlie must convince her old enemy , Elias, to bring her to the underworld. As she and Elias journey to the land of the undead, undeniable attraction burns between them once again. And when they arrive, Charlie finds that Loki is not who she thought he was-and that she may be on the wrong side of this war.

Heart of Mischief

Shadow of Souls Book 2

Robinne Lee

Relocating from Paris to LA for her husband’s work, two children in tow, wasn’t Cecilia’s choice. But she finds there’s more at stake than her husband’s career when she collides with Anouk Ferrand. 
 
The women last met in Mexico, 1996. Cecilia was a photographer’s assistant; Anouk an unknown model. This was shoot that made her name. 
 
Cecilia doesn’t know if Anouk remembers those wild days on the coast. But Cecilia has never forgotten. 
 
And as the spark reignites between then, Cecilia must confront everything she knows about desire, devotion, and the life she has built.

Crash Into Me

Elizabeth Enfield

On a beautiful late-summer's morning, Cate Challoner's daughter, Beth, heads to the beach with her best friend. The girls will spend the day flirting with boys and enjoying the thrill of being young. Beth is eighteen and soon leaving home for college. Her mother is already missing her. 
 
That afternoon, the doorbell rings. Cate immediately knows something is wrong. CPR. Resuscitation. What do these words have to do with two teenagers enjoying an afternoon at the beach? 
 
Cate's daughter is her everything. Beth's presence at home is inescapable. How can a child stop existing? How can a mother survive such loss? Can a shattered world be put back together?

After Beth

Skadi first met her husband-to-be with blades in hand on the opposite side of a battle. She lost, and he claimed his prize. 
 
To her horror, the king of the shadow elven agrees to marry her off to Jonas, a prince in the fae realms, as a way to unite their kingdoms against a shared enemy—the light elves. Skadi knows the marriage is nothing but a political game. Feelings won't come into play. 
 
Except her new husband makes not falling in love... challenging. 
 
When new threats arise, Skadi must decide either to love her enemy or keep him alive by betraying him to another.

The Mist Thief

Tait Heartwalker may be the cousin of the Ever King, but royally good company he is not. He’s ill-tempered and unapproachable, sharpened by life and loyalty. But to the dismay of Mira Sekundär, princess of the glamour fae, he’s also downright intoxicating. Mira has given up trying to uncover why the broody fae seems to detest her most of all. 
 
Despite doing their best to avoid each other, fate has other plans when an otherworldly storm shipwrecks Tait and Mira far beyond the boundaries of the Ever Kingdom. They are forced to break through the thorny barriers between them, and work together to find their way home. 
 
Yet as their feelings deepen, a new threat rises. One that could seal their new passion. . .or snap the fragile bonds of peace between the fae of the sea and earth for good.

The Stolen Crown

Carley Fortune

Frankie and George have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart... 
 
They’ve been best friends for as long as they can remember. Too much alike – passionate, impulsive, and headstrong – they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until their last tumultuous fight. 
 
When George walks in on the eve of her wedding, Frankie has everything she’s ever wanted. Until the next morning, when Frankie’s fiancé dumps her, without explanation. 
 
Heartbroken, Frankie wants to wallow, but George has a different idea: he wants Frankie to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforest and misty beaches of Tofino. 
 
Frankie sees this for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship even if it means unearthing secrets neither knows how to handle. Even if it means coming together, or falling apart, for good.

Our Perfect Storm

Jillian Laine

Anne Boleyn is going to die, and neither her cleverness nor her witchery can save her. 
 
So when her late rival, Catalina de Aragón, miraculously appears in her cell at the Tower of London on the eve of her execution, very much alive and offering a daring escape plan, no one is more surprised than Anne. 
 
Catalina doesn’t have Anne’s magic, but she has just as much hatred for her ex-husband, England’s ruthless King Henry. Stripped of influence and severed from their daughter, she faked her own death and now lives only for the clandestine Hellebore Sisterhood, a powerful society with a vested interest in keeping both queens alive. . . 
 
Anne and Catalina’s old rivalry pales in comparison to a common enemy. And they’re not alone. Anna von Kleve, Kat Howard, and even Catherine Parr all have their own bones to pick with the king. 
 
One by one, they ensnare their pawns, infiltrate the court, and eliminate the powerful men who plotted against them. Always inching closer to their true target. . . 
 
And they want his head.

Henry Tudor Must Die

Julie Johnson

Something changed for Rhya Fleetwood in the battle of Fyremas. Her untrained power feels both heavy with grief and volatile. Caeldera lies in ruins. Her friends are dead or wounded. And Pendefyre, their newly crowned king, is shutting her out. When a twist of fate leads Rhya to the last place she expected—the Water Court—the novice wind weaver is forced to confront the limitations of her power as well as her increasingly complicated relationships. The more insight their enigmatic King offers into the maegic that binds them together, the more confused Rhya feels—about her future as a Remnant, about her deepest desires, and about her role in the coming war.

The Sea Spinner

Josh Winning

Bastian may be a vampire, but he doesn’t bite—anymore. He’s just trying to live his best undead life: sightseeing through Italy with his magical talking cat, Whitby, and maybe flirting with a cute boy or two. 
 
Then a body turns up on the beach, seemingly drained by a vampire. It wasn’t Bastian. He swears—on his own grave. But the local police chief isn’t convinced and assigns the infuriatingly handsome detective Nico De Luca to watch him until his trial. 
 
With the Vampire Council on their way and more victims appearing, Bastian, Whitby, and Nico must unmask the real killer before the whole town is gone—fangs, flirting, and all.

Be Still My Unbeating Heart

Philippa Rice

Evnie Treedle makes magical things and for the last few years has been working at the magical knickknack shop, The Magpie Nest.But everything changes when Evnie’s crafting abilities catch theattention of the nearby Reignclowd Palace. She is soon whisked away to become the Palace’s spellsmith and is put to work making and mending magical objects.But disaster strikes when a dragon threatens the Kingdom’s princess and it is up to Evnie to put her crafting talents to the test to save the girl, and the Kingdom, from this mysterious beast.

Reignclowd Palace

Sophie Kim

Grumpy Taissa Cho lives alone in an obscure corner of Scotland for a reason. Once, she was the UKHC’s (United Kingdom’s Hidden Cities) most promising carriwitchet player. 
 
It was Taissa’s coach who had etched the illegal rune onto her, turning the odds in her favour despite Taissa’s protestations. And it was Kion, the annoying, handsome star player of her rival team, who caught her out. Her career was completely, and utterly, over. No team would take her. 
 
Until Kion asked her to come and play for the Stymphs. 
 
To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the Stymphs' secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. 
 
Can they save their team from ruin, even when sabotage seems afoot?

The Winged Game

Jamie D'Amato

It's only natural Brennan's life would be upended by turning into a vampire. But if there's one thing Brennan can do, it's pretend everything's fine. 
But his new bloodthirsty existence gets way more complicated when Cole, the super cute librarian, stumbles on Brennan sucking down a stolen blood bag. Luckily, Cole is happy to keep Brennan's secret, and something starts to grow between them . . . 
But when rumours of a missing student and strange 'animal attacks' near campus start to circulate, Brennan must uncover the truth before he becomes suspect number one and stands to lose everything

The Good Vampire's Guide To Blood And Boyfriends

A S Webb

Searching for her sister’s soul, Danae journeys to the Underworld. In the dark caverns below the earth, she must brave her worst fears and face Hades, the terrifying God of the Dead. Hermes, Messenger of the Gods, is sent on a secret mission by his father, Zeus. Seizing the chance to finally win his family’s respect and the heart of the woman he loves, Hermes must risk everything to succeed. Meanwhile, on Mount Olympus, Hera, the Queen of Heaven, watches from the shadows, her once bright faith in her husband extinguished. And decides to take matters into her own hands…

Daughter of Fate

J. Elle

With the future of the Order clouded in uncertainty, and the evil within its ranks coming to the surface, everyone Quell cares about is gone and she still can’t escape the powerful legacy that wants to destroy her. 
 
Meanwhile, a darkness festers inside Dragunheart Jordan Wexton. 
 
His path to survival means becoming the monster he was bred to hate, if he can overcome the power rotting within himself. 
 
In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies, must navigate a treacherous path where freedom hangs by a thread. 
 
Will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?

Fortress of Ambrose

Kate Eberle

She thought she was in a romance. Fate threw her into a thriller. Will happily-ever-after still be on the cards when fiction and reality blur for Roxie? 
When Roxie makes a tongue-in-cheek wish to live out the plot of her favourite author’s next novel, she has romance in mind — namely, the sweet, safe, swoon-worthy storylines Anna Matthews is known for. It should be a dream come true when her wish is granted by a mysterious busker. Except for one little hiccup: that dashing stranger tries to take her breath away. Literally. With a knife. The thing is, Roxie may be the new Anna Matthews protagonist — but this time, Anna is writing a crime thriller.Thrown into a perilous genre she’s never read, Roxie is desperate for help. So, when her escape from a potential murderer takes her straight into the path of Grant Hoffman — an anxious English professor with a convenient love of crime novels — she decides a little light kidnapping is a small price to pay for survival.Together, Roxie and Grant team up to navigate a madcap story where the lines between fiction and reality blur and find out if they have what it takes to make it to The End — or maybe even Happily Ever After.

If Books Could Kill

Olivia Ford

In their sixty years together, Jennifer Quinn has only kept two secrets from her husband. One is that her love of baking has just won her a spot as a contestant on primetime TV show Britain Bakes. The other she hopes will stay hidden forever . . . 
 
Whisked into an unfamiliar world of cameras, timed challenges and celebrity judges, Jenny finds herself in with a chance of being crowned the best baker in Britain. 
 
But as her star begins to rise, the past collides with the present, and Jenny struggles to conceal that long held secret which could shatter the very foundations of her decades long marriage . . .

Mrs Quinn’s Rise to Fame

When you feel like life's beating you down, it's time to fight back. 
 
Carly needs a break. Between her three kids, husband, mother-in-law and working on hotel reception she is being pulled in multiple directions. The reliable 'yes' person for everyone, Carly's always running at 200mph. 
 
It's time to say no. Carly is ready to take back some control and start remembering the things she used to love. As she begins to step back from doing everything for everyone else, she's excited to discover new challenges for herself. But what happens when this newfound sense of freedom has repercussions she never saw coming? 
 
As Carly moves through her journey of discovering the power of no, she also realises the importance of saying yes. 
 
 
From the Sunday Times bestseller comes a new uplifting and emotional story full of love, laughter and romance.

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