Popular romance author Margot Bradley has a secret: she doesn't believe in Happily Ever Afters. Not for herself, not for her readers, not even for her characters. When a super-fan leaks this to the world, Margot is dropped faster than you can say 'enemies-to-lovers.' Her sister thinks she needs a change of scene and sends Margot off to a remote Alaskan cabin on a writing retreat that could be the perfect chance to say goodbye to romcoms and write something new - maybe swap meet-cutes for murder mysteries? But then she meets the handsome owner, Forrest: She's a city girl; he's a lumberjack - of course he is. He's grumpy - wait, is she sunshine? Oh no. At least there's no forced proximity. But that snowstorm is heading straight for their cabin... As one trope after another draws them together over long snowy nights, one thing is clear: Margot and Forrest have landed in a romance novel of their very own. But will they each be able to overcome their fears, or risk becoming another of Margot's Happily Never Afters themselves... READERS LOVE ANY TROPE BUT YOU 'As soon as I started reading it I didn't want to put it down, and I have talked about it non-stop ever since!' - @mycosyhomebooks 'This book will make you fall in love with love again.' - @blonde.reads.fiction 'I don't think I will be able to truly explain how quickly I fell in love with this book.' - @dee_tbr 'Loved every minute and I'm thinking of re-reading it already.' - @love_in_chapters 'I absolutely LOVED this book and rated it 5.' - @sianreadsandwrites 'I adore books that are written by book lovers for book lovers, and this is one big love letter to the romance genre!' - @mysecretbooklife 'It's fun, it's heartfelt, its spicy and everything I love in a romance book.' - @book.and.a.brew

Any Trope But You

One thing that Nolan Hill needed to learn about me though: I could be just as stubborn as he was when it came to my job. Everyone knows Nolan Hill as the legendary quarterback of the Chicago Bobcats - two-time Super Bowl champ and heartthrob to countless fans. But to Lottie Thompson, he's just the stubborn pain in the ass who refuses her physio treatment. She's worked hard to command respect in a male-dominated industry, and she's not about to let a 6ft, too-handsome-for-his-own-good football player run all over her. But when Nolan's injury threatens his Super Bowl dreams, he and Lottie strike a deal: he'll follow her rehab plan in exchange for helping her tick off her bucket list. As Nolan's performance on the field soars, Lottie finds their partnership off the field heating up too. Somewhere between sweaty morning runs and late-night strategy sessions, their rivalry has turned into the kind of truce that involves lingering touches and stolen kisses. Now Lottie isn't one to back down from a challenge, but can this grumpy quarterback finally break through her defences? A headstrong NFL player meets his match in his new no-nonsense physio therapist in this steamy, tension-filled sports romance. Perfect for fans of Becka Mack, Stephanie Archer and Elsie Silver. Tropes: - grumpy mmc / sassy fmc - hates everyone but her - forced proximity - forbidden workplace romance

Chicago Heartbreakers

Going For Two

After his daughter overdosed and died, William Thomas Knox brutally murdered billionaire Skip Buchanan, patriarch of the family many hold responsible for the American opioid epidemic. Online communities glorified Skip's death - one murder to balance out the loss of one million innocent people - and turned Knox into a hero. One year later, veteran Harper Scott is out of work and just desperate enough to take a job protecting members of the hated Buchanan family. Then, as the online mob grows and death threats against the Buchanans reach a fevered pitch, another Buchanan is murdered and Harper is thrown into a race to find the killer. There are precious few Americans who have not been harmed by the opiod crisis. But how do you find a killer when there are millions of suspects?

Kill Pill

'Just delicious . . . a gorgeous love story with fantastic characters' MARIAN KEYES 'I embarrassed myself giggling, sighing and crying my way through it, and couldn't put it down' LUCY VINE ‘Utterly stunning, hopeful and bitingly funny' LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONES Their story might be scripted, but the chemistry is real. When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There’s only one problem . . . Cynthie's arrogant and annoyingly handsome co-star Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity – have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds. Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there's a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship . . . and this time there's a documentary crew following their every move. Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other? And what happens when the roles they're playing start to feel all too real? ⭐ Praise for Laura Wood ⭐ 'I fell in love with Laura Wood's writing when I read Under Your Spell' JULIA QUINN 'So witty and smart. I am thoroughly under Laura Wood’s spell' HANNAH GRACE 'For any fans of Emily Henry, this is a romantic read supreme' STYLIST 'A fizzy, magical romcom featuring a heroine to root for and a hero to swoon over' SARRA MANNING

Let's Make a Scene

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness. Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his beloved nightingale to return to his garden and sing. But it's not there, and neither is his sister, Rosie. His parents seem sad and preoccupied, so gathering his courage, his backpack and his treasured Book of Birds, Jasper sets out alone on a walk to find them both. The expedition takes Jasper through town and country, meeting a host of characters who are also searching for lost things. Helping his new friends, Jasper begins to see that he may not find what he is looking for when he reaches the journey's end, but even in the darkest of moments, a nightingale's song can be heard somewhere. A love letter to the natural world, Sarah Ann Juckes' stunning middle grade novel will leave you with tears in your eyes and a heart full of hope. For fans of Pax, Wonder and Wild Child.

The Hunt for the Nightingale

In the dark labyrinth of his memories, can Cameron Todd uncover the truth about his girlfriend's fatal plunge from a clifftop? With a brain injury preventing him from remembering anything, even the night Emma died, Cameron is trapped in a sinister game of piecing together his fragmented past. Accusations swirl around him - the police, Emma's grieving family - they all question whether his amnesia is a mere pretence. As he struggles to reconstruct the mosaic of his life, Cameron discovers that his relationship with Emma may not have been as idyllic as he believed. Could he have played a role in her death? Battling the fog of self-doubt and confusion, Cameron is torn between trusting his fragmented memories or fearing the lurking shadows of truth. Will his quest for answers expose a deadly secret he'd rather forget? From the acclaimed author of "The Silent Girls", this gripping psychological thriller promises a chilling journey of suspense and deception. Perfect for fans of D.S. Butler and Carol Wyer. Dylan Young is from South Wales and author of dark psychological thrillers, children's books and an adult contemporary fantasy.

Trauma

Swift and Hawk are on the run in the third mission in the unputdownable hi-tech, high-adventure spy series for fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond. An epic chase. An unstoppable enemy. On a breakneck mission to rescue their AI from evil organization Razor, teen spies Swift and Hawk uncover a lead that could help them take down Razor for good. But with only a location and the word "Supernova" to follow, Swift and Hawk must use every spy trick they have in a relentless race across America. Only someone else is chasing them – and they'll stop at nothing until Swift is dead...

Swift and Hawk

Swift and Hawk: Supernova

An original, intelligent and twisty thriller set in rural Wiltshire. A dead body in a crop circle sends a coded message. Can DI Silas Hart uncover the chilling truth before its too late? It isn't unusual for crop circles to appear overnight on Hackpen Hill. In this part of Wiltshire, where golden wheat fields stretch for miles, the locals have got used to discovering strange mathematical patterns stamped into the earth. But this time, it's different. Not only because this particular design of dramatic spiralling hexagons has never been seen before. But because of the dead body positioned precisely in the centre of the circle. DI Silas Hart, of Swindon Police, is at a loss. Only Jim, a scientist at secretive government laboratory Porton Down, knows the chilling truth about the man on Hackpen Hill. And he wants Bella, a trainee journalist on her first ever story, to tell the world. But Silas has other ideas – and a boss intent on a cover up. As Bella and Jim race against time, dark forces conspire against them, leading them to confront the reality of their own past and a world in which nothing is as it seems. Reviews for J.S. Monroe: 'Full of unpredictable twists' The Times 'Intricately woven and heart-stoppingly believable' Clare Mackintosh 'The most ingenious thriller you will read this year' M.J. Arlidge 'Cunning, captivating and creepy' J.P. Delaney 'A tightly coiled and crafted plot' Daily Mail 'Pacy and propulsive' Daily Telegraph 'You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough' Heat 'Clever, imaginative and unusual' Daily Mail

The Man on Hackpen Hill

'Some books are about magic. Some books ARE magic. Seed will cast a spell on you' – Frank Cottrell-Boyce Seed is a funny, big-hearted story by award-winner Caryl Lewis about the power of hope and imagination when you believe in the impossible. Perfect for readers of 8-12. Illustrated in black and white throughout by George Ermos. Shortlisted for Breakthrough Children's Book of the Year, The Week Junior Book Awards Shortlisted for the Brandford Boase Award 2023 Marty doesn't have much. Unlike his mum, who has billions of things: newspapers, holey shoes, rusty lawnmowers, broken picture frames – she keeps EVERYTHING! It's hard to leave the house. Marty wonders if anything will ever change. But on Marty's birthday, Grandad, with a glint in his eye, gifts Marty a very special seed. Grandad hasn't been this excited since he invented the bum scratcher 2000 or thought he'd brewed wonder fuel from rhubarb leaves! The seed grows bigger and bigger, and launches Grandad, Marty and his best friend Gracie on an impossible, wondrous plan fuelled by love, hopes and dreams. Praise for The Magician's Daughter by Caryl Lewis: 'This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief . . . An absolute delight.' – Daily Mail Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Jenny Pearson and Lisa Thompson.

Seed

Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. That night she dreams the nutcracker is fighting with toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps the nutcracker and it transforms into a prince. Together they travel to the land of sweets and celebrate a wonderful sweet festival with the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was all just an amazing dream - or was it...?

The Nutcracker, The Full Cast Audioplay with Music - Classics for Kids, Classic for everyone

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

The Magic Flute, The Full Cast Audioplay with Music - Opera for Kids, Classic for everyone

Brought to you by Penguin. When siblings Ava and Luke discover a mysterious notebook in their dad’s attic they are instantly intrigued. And, as they read through letters, diary entries, newspaper cuttings and notarised secret recordings, they realise that a decades-old, still unsolved, murder case is unfolding right in front of them . . . Determined to discover what really happened, Ava and Luke turn detective to try and crack the case. But soon they realise that the killer might still be out there - and might be closer than they think... YOU know the facts. YOU have all the clues. Can YOU solve the mystery before they do? © Janice Hallett 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

A Box Full of Murders

Two boys, one struggle. Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. A young offender, Tommy is tough and cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy crack the code of reading, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever... Packed with his hallmark heart and humour, prize-winning Malcolm Duffy explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in his third novel. For 12+. Reviews for "Read Between the Lies": 'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' - Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. 'An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia' - Sunday Express. Born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, Malcolm Duffy got his degree in Law at Warwick University, and then worked professionally in TV and radio. His time as Creative Director of Comic Relief inspired his first novel.

Read Between the Lies

‘Crook has stepped on to the gore-slicked stage with a deliciously gruesome portfolio of twisty tales’ DAILY MAIL ’Plenty of creepy fun to be had’ GUARDIAN There’s a new horror behind every door… ‘Crook has stepped on to the gore-slicked stage with a deliciously gruesome portfolio of twisty tales’ DAILY MAIL Welcome to Silverweed Road – a once quiet suburban street where nothing is quite as it seems. In this macabre collection of twisted tales, were-foxes prowl, a swimming pool turns predatory, a haunted urn plots revenge and a darts player makes a deal with the devil himself. As the residents vanish one by one, a sinister mystery slowly unpeels, lurking in the Woods at the road’s dead-end. Creepy, chilling, and witty by turn, Silverweed Road deals in love, loss, isolation, loneliness, obsession, greed,and revenge. Come take a walk through suburban hell. The neighbours will be dying to meet you …

Silverweed Road

Sabine and Rory Sugar seem like a perfectly respectable family to their new neighbours. They’re popular and friendly, their two teenage boys quiet and courteous. But when Rory starts staying late at work, and Sabine thinks she sees her son, Leo, in the woods apparently fighting with a girl, their seemingly perfect lives start to fall apart. And when the girl is reported missing and the police turn up asking awkward questions, Sabine must decide whether to lie to protect her son, or risk Leo being arrested on suspicion of abduction. Because when they find out that only a few months ago he was accused of the death of a fifteen-year-old girl who’d also mysteriously vanished, they’re bound to assume he’s guilty…

The Boy in the Woods

A funny, heartbreaking story about life and loss, and making every second count. Eric's best friend, Finn Jones, was the world's biggest prankster. Now Eric can't believe Finn's not here anymore. ...Or is he? Eric seems to be getting messages from beyond the grave, and as he follows Finn's wild, cryptic instructions, his hope grows that he'll find Finn laughing at the end. The journey also brings memories - and a truth that seems impossible to accept.

Finn Jones Was Here

'This blistering story puts you in mind of last year's blockbuster hit, Yellowface . . . Enjoyable, riotously mischievous and gleefully direct, without losing nuance or lapsing into caricature' Daily Mail Meet Relebogile Naledi Mpho Moruakgomo. Or, for short, Eddie: an aspiring playwright who dreams of making it big in London's theatre world. But after repeated rejections from white talent agents, Eddie suspects her non-white sounding name might be the problem. Enter Hugo Lawrence Smith: good looking, well-connected, charismatic and . . . very white. Stifled by his law degree and looking for a way out of the corporate world, he finds a kindred spirit in Eddie after a chance encounter at a cafe. Together they devise a plan which will see Eddie's play on stage and Hugo's name in lights and expose the theatre world for its racism and hollow clout-chasing. But as their plan spins wildly out of control, Eddie and Hugo find themselves wondering if their reputations, and their friendship, can survive.

The Grand Scheme of Things

Through the seventies and into the mid-eighties a cohort of young climbers challenged the siege mentality of their seniors on high mountains in the Greater Ranges with fast moving, lightweight expeditions run on a shoestring. Brian Hall was one of them and, in High Risk, he describes their daring adventures and the counterculture they lived within, their rivalries and relationships, and the terrible price many of them paid. When all was done, they had raised the standards of mountaineering by changing its style and ethics.

High Risk

In this funny Regency romance series, the Shackleford sisters descend on a Regency society that doesn’t know what’s hit it… There was no doubt that things had definitely looked better for Gabriel Atwood, one time Viscount Northwood. Mainly because everyone who knew him or of him almost certainly believed him dead - the bastard who’d betrayed him had made sure of that. His only hope was to seek aid from Nicholas Sinclair, his former mentor, now the current Duke of Blackmore, before his enemies realised that news of his demise had been greatly exaggerated. Unfortunately, on finally reaching the Duke’s estate late on Christmas eve, Atwood discovered the house shrouded in darkness and realised with despair that his grace had undoubtedly chosen to spend the Christmas season elsewhere. Hope Shackleford did not relish spending the festive season under the same roof as her entire family, even though the roof beneath which the gathering was to take place belonged to the Earl of Ravenstone and was far grander than the modest vicarage in which she’d spent her whole life. Indeed, given that her two eldest sisters were married to influential members of the ton, it had to be said that her family were becoming increasingly accustomed to indulgences entirely above their station. Hope on the other hand, despite possessing a head of flaming red hair giving indication to the contrary, was a practical young woman who eschewed both whimsy and optimism, unlike the rest of her eccentric family - in particular her father whose calling as a man of the cloth seemed in recent years to play a secondary role to his passion for meddling in affairs that in Hope’s view were entirely none of his business. Thus, the chances of their Christmas festivities being wholly focused on the simple joys of the season were, in Hope’s opinion, slim to none. After the unexpected appearance of a handsome vagrant who was clearly more than he seemed, Hope had no idea just how correct her misgivings would turn out to be… Perfect for fans of Regency Romances with wit and humor and a little bit of steam.

Shackleford Sisters

Hope

You might be paranoid, but that doesn't mean they're not watching you. Adam lives a picture-perfect life: happy marriage, two young children, and a flourishing career as a doctor. But Adam also lives with a secret. Hospital CCTV, strangers' mobile phones, city traffic cameras – he is convinced that they are all watching him, recording his every move. All because of something terrible that happened at a drunken party when he was a student. Only two other people knew what happened that night. Two people he's long left behind. Until one of them, Clio – Adam's great unrequited love – turns up on his doorstep, and reignites a sinister pact twenty-four years in the making... No Place to Hide is a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together the dark web, murder, and blackmail...

No Place to Hide

Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his 21st birthday in the palace gardens. The next day he is to finally choose his future bride at the court ball. Near the castle, on the shores of Swan Lake, the beautiful swan girl Odette emerges from the water in the moonlight. She is actually a princess transformed by the magician Rothbart. Siegfried is overwhelmed by her beauty and immediately swears his eternal love and loyalty. The curse of the evil wizard Rothbart is now supposed to be broken, but he has his own plans for Odette.

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'A riveting and remarkable retelling of a true story.' - SARA SHERIDAN 'A very enjoyable novel, one that can give pleasure and invite speculation at the same time.' - THE SCOTSMAN 'His remarkable life story has, for the first time, been pieced together from myriad contemporary newspaper reports, historical archives and contradictory anecdotes to form a stunning new novel' - SUNDAY POST He kept his secret for a lifetime. Now the truth will rock New York. It is 1901, and Dr Gallagher has just pronounced Murray Hall dead. New York politico, gambler, womaniser - Hall is all these things, but when the newspapers break the news of his death to the world, they reveal a side to his identity he never wanted known, a secret no one could have guessed. Sam Clellan, an ambitious young journalist, is determined to uncover the truth of Hall's past, but his search leads him down winding alleys of fact and fiction. From humble beginnings in Glasgow's tenements to a life spent rubbing up against New York's political elite, Murray Hall is the definition of a self-made man. But the higher his status rises, the higher the stakes become. Inspired by a true story of one Scot's rise to prominence, Murray Hall unearths a queer past erased by history, finally bringing all the puzzle pieces together to discover the secret of this extraordinary, ordinary man, which shocked New York, America and the world. 'Murray Hall does what historical fiction does best: shines a light on the past to illuminate the present...' - ANGIE SPOTO 'Deeply moving and immersive, Milo Allan's extraordinary novel is a constantly shifting, chameleon-like thing, taking in gender, queerness, and grief.' - ALLY WILKES

Murray Hall

Jay Gardiner has given himself a fool's errand: to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. He knows it's a long shot, but Jay feels it's the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his dad's death the previous year. The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy, made infinitely worse by the arrival of a sperm whale looking to feed. Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid's tentacles and drawn into the whale's mouth where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs. He quickly realizes he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out - one hour to defeat his demons and escape the belly of a whale.

Whalefall

The archaeological discovery of a lifetime…but her sworn enemy is digging it. When Laurel Fletcher’s meticulously ordered world is upended by the discovery of a possible Anglo-Saxon burial site on her beloved family farm, the last person she expects to see is Dr. Nate Daley—the man she hoped never to encounter again. As old university resentments resurface, Nate is baffled by Laurel’s hostility and strives to build a friendship with her. As they reconnect, Laurel and Nate realize their feelings run deeper than they initially thought. But just as they start to envision a future together, unexpected revelations threaten to tear them apart. Can they overcome their past to build a future together?

Carbon Dating

National Wash Your Nose Day, Feeding Tube Awareness Week, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day… On January 1, 2022, Dan Brotzel decided to observe a different awareness dayevery day for a whole year. He had no idea what he was letting himself in for. Dressing up as a gorilla then a daffodil, growing a ‘tash (sort of), eating fish fingers with custard, working for a food bank and signing up for a marathon, Dan both learned a lot and amassed a huge collection of wristbands. He met fascinating people: a town crier, a hermit, a man born intersex, a stationery fetishist. Some people were facing life-changing challenges while others were movers and shakers in the strange world of made-up holidays. As the days passed, he wondered what it all meant, in a world where World Lymphoma Awareness Day clashes with National Double Cheeseburger Day. “Proof that fake holidays can inspire real change... I've learned more in these 200 pages than in a whole year of social media platitudes. This curious, creative, compassionate study of awareness days charmed even a fake holiday cynic like me.'” FRANCESCA LAWSON, CREATOR, GENDER PAY GAP BOT “A master story-teller and observer of people and relationships”' CHRISTY LEFTERI, AUTHOR OF THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO “A genuinely laugh-out-loud writer” CM Taylor, AUTHOR OF PREMIERSHIP PSYCHO

Awareness Daze

Meet our Eton Rogue: Seventeen-year-old Cary, now embarking on his extraordinary final year at Eton. Prince William has joined the school and the British tabloids are ravenous for headlines. Cary is the mole who’s making thousands selling stories to the Sun newspaper - and while he’s at it, he’s secretly dating a housemaster’s daughter. Based on true events, the rule of Eton Rogue is simple: The more outrageous the tale, the greater the chances that it actually occurred. Eton Rogue is a hilarious and shocking story of scandal and rebellion – all set in the heart of the world’s most famous school, Eton College.

Eton Rogue

1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents' wishes. As for what Maria does want--only one person has ever even asked her that question. Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Maria's parents' home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then. Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision. Now, on a journey no less treacherous and eventful than Sam's, Maria draws on every shred of her courage and resilience not merely to survive, but to honor her own yearning for freedom . . .

If The Tide Turns

The heart-pounding fourth book in the action-packed Swift and Hawk spy series, with superhuman assassins, next-level tech and an unstoppable plot to take over the world. Evil organization Razor have triggered the final stages of their plan for world domination – and teen spies Swift and Hawk are the only people who can stop them. As Razor instructs their superhuman assassins the Shiver to take out their enemies, Swift and Hawk race to Berlin to track down the only tech capable of standing in their way. Time is running out fast – and if they fail, the world will never be the same again…

Swift and Hawk: Shiver

Brought to you by Penguin. All Charlie Masterson wants is to graduate Oxford. With a first, obviously. But then his life gets turned upside down when Evie Waters waltzes into his philosophy class. Evie Waters, the one-time, very careless owner of his heart. A heart he has no intention of giving away ever again, therefore he needs to come up with a plan to make sure that doesn’t happen. Violet Brooks has her life together, mostly. She’s a term into reading English at Oxford, and she’s hoping for the lead in the University’s summer production of Twelfth Night. There’s just one tiny snag. Her brother’s best friend just asked her to be his fake girlfriend. Her brother’s best friend who she’s been in love with since the first time she saw him. Evie’s reappearance makes it hard for Charlie to focus on anything but repelling her advances. While Violet is now immersed in the role of a lifetime. As Charlie and Violet spend more time together, it soon becomes hard to tell where the acting ends and real life begins, especially when Charlie starts looking at Violet the way she’s always looked at him. Because all’s fair in love and war, right? © Lulu Moore 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

You Float My Boat

In West Britain, King Loarn of the Silures tribe leads a rebellion against their weakened Roman occupiers. Caught in the middle is Faustus, a Roman soldier with maternal ties to the Silures, trapped between loyalty to the army and compassion for his kin. A fragile peace teeters on the brink as a sudden tragedy threatens to escalate tensions, fracturing the relationship between him and his sister Silvia. With a great, final conflict on the horizon and with Silvia potentially the key to it all, Faustus struggles with his dual identity and inner demons, questioning the possibility of ever achieving peace. But what peace is even possible, for a bird of prey? A beautifully presented Ancient Roman epic of familial strife, ruthless battles, and fierce love, perfect for fans of Manda Scott, Rosemary Sutcliff and Bernard Cornwell. Amanda Cockrell, writing as Damion Hunter, is the author of seven previous Roman novels: the four-volume series ´The Centurions´. She grew up in Ojai, California, and became fascinated with the Romans when a college friend gave her Rosemary Sutcliff’s books to read.

The Borderlands

Birds of Prey

The unputdownable second book in the action-packed spy thriller series, where cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure. Fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond will be hooked on this fast-paced spy series, perfect for gadget-lovers, gamers and thrill seekers. An undercover mission. A deadly game of spies. When a secretive robotics company is hacked, teen spies Swift and Hawk discover out-of-control weaponized robots battling to escape into the city. As they race to shut down the virus, they quickly realize this is only the beginning. A ruthless organization is plotting something far more deadly. Swift and Hawk must go undercover in their most dangerous mission yet.

Swift and Hawk: Undercover

Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic coast, a powerful dual timeline story about fossils, friendship and a family secret finally come to light. London, 1880s: High up under the eaves of her father's townhouse, twelve-year-old Emma Linden lives and never goes out. Her dream is to follow in the footsteps of Mary Anning, the famous fossil hunter. But Emma is kept hidden away from all the world, science and study, the tools that keep her mind well. When Emma's brother, James, begins to speak obsessively of a tiger gifted to the Natural History Museum, everything she holds certain begins to crumble. Their only refuge is Kersbrook, the magical family home on the Devon coast. Devon, 2023: After Rosie Linden has been found, missing for four days and four nights, no one believes her when she says she has turned into a tiger. A surprise inheritance and an unlikely friendship guide Rosie as she begins her journey to recovery. But as the mysteries around her family history threaten to unravel, past and present blur and a shadow looms. Tigers are prowling once more... A beautifully told story full of hope and healing, empathy and acceptance, which challenges our perceptions of, and how we value, those who see things differently.

The Tiger Who Sleeps Under My Chair

An explosive spy series for Alex Rider fans who love breathless plot, cutting-edge tech and action-packed adventure. Two teen spies. One explosive mission. When their families mysteriously disappear, Swift and Hawk, teen experts in AI and robotics, are recruited by the top-secret Möbius Programme. Plunged into a life-and-death rescue mission, Swift and Hawk must race from hidden tunnels beneath London to the sinister island of Spøkelsøy, straight into the hands of a deadly enemy... An edge-of-your-seat spy thriller for listeners 9+ that can be enjoyed as a standalone audiobook or listened to as part of the adrenaline-fuelled Swift and Hawk spy series. “Hi-tech, hi-spec and high adventure. This is the next generation of super spies. I loved it.” EOIN COLFER "Smart, tense and exciting, Swift and Hawk swept me away into a world of cyber espionage, robots and gadgets that would make even Q envious! A brilliant, breathless thriller." JENNIFER BELL "Loved Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies, a high-octane, high-tech teen spy-fi thriller that left me breathless. Buckle up!" JAMIE RUSSELL "A gripping, ingenious, thrilling read that you won't be able to put down!" M.G. LEONARD “Packed with mind-boggling gadgets and superhuman hacking skills, this tense spy thriller is pure escapism. […] A futuristic, middle-grade page-turner with wide appeal.” BookTrust "Do NOT even pick this up . . . unless you can handle nanobot nightmares, unchecked AI, dangerous VR, and terrifying IRL wolves (and fatbergs)." JON SCIESZKA "What a rush – non-stop computer hackery, car chases, kick-ass fighting and international baddies. Great fun!" ALASTAIR CHISHOLM "A brilliantly written spy mystery, with a fast-moving plot, characters that leap from the page, and a cornucopia of coding and tech to keep young readers riveted." ANNA MAZZOLA "Great for fans of the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz, this series has more of a gender balance with Zen being present as the rational, clever and skilled fighter of the pair, bringing some strong girl vibes." ReadPlus "Full of twists and turns which will keep the reader on their toes." ReadingZone, Book of the Day "Slick, tense and insanely exciting, Swift and Hawk is action-packed and adrenaline-fuelled from the get-go..." A Word About Books

Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies

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