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'One for Philip Pullman fans'

THE TIMES

'This one is an automatic buy'

GLAMOUR

'Ambitious, sweeping and epic'

EVENING STANDARD

'Razor-sharp'

DAILY MAIL

'An ingenious fantasy about empire'

GUARDIAN

'Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach now'

THE HERALD

Traduttore, traditore: An act of translation is always an act of betrayal.

Oxford, 1836.

The city of dreaming spires.

It is the centre of all knowledge and progress in the world.

And at its centre is Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation. The tower from which all the power of the Empire flows.

Orphaned in Canton and brought to England by a mysterious guardian, Babel seemed like paradise to Robin Swift.

Until it became a prison...

But can a student stand against an empire?

An incendiary new novel from award-winning author R.F. Kuang about the power of language, the violence of colonialism, and the sacrifices of resistance.

'A masterpiece that resonates with power and knowledge. BABEL is a stark picture of the cruelty of empire, a distillation of dark academia, and a riveting blend of fantasy and historical fiction - a monumental achievement'

Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE

R.F. Kuang's book 'Babel' was a New York Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2022.

My mind reached for his, hoping to calm the growing storm.
Instead, I met Oblivion, hungry and waiting.
Pure darkness.

SAMKIEL AND DIANNA WILL RETURN in the next sizzling, dark romantasy series from Amber V. Nicole.

EPIC. SPICY. ADDICTIVE.
Embrace the darkness . . .

'If you like romantasy, read this!' RAVEN KENNEDY
'A wicked ride from beginning to heart shattering end' HANNAH NICOLE MAERHER
'This is perfection. Amber Nicole's Dianna is the FMC of my soul' NISHA J. TULI

Don't miss the first three books in this series, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL,THE THRONE OF BROKEN GODS, and THE DAWN OF THE CURSED QUEEN!
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WHEN GODS DANCE WITH MONSTERS . . .

With the return of Samkiel, the rightful heir, battle lines are beginning to form across the realms. But without the Ring of Oblivion, the ancient darkness living beneath Samkiel's skin begins to lash out, and as war looms on the horizon, he struggles with his growing power.

Meanwhile, an ancient power plagues Dianna's dreams with messages of retribution. Desperate to protect the woman he loves, Samkiel must embark on a frantic search for answers - a journey that will lead him to the one place he dare not go: the Otherworld.

THE WORLD WILL TREMBLE

As Nismera hunts for Vincent and Camilla, relentlessly chasing what they stole, her thirst for power, and her armada, only grow stronger. And now forces, primal and eternal, have taken notice, forcing Ig'Morruthens and gods to work together - an unlikely bond formed in blood and fire.

Only one thing remains true:
all must make a choice - save the realms or themselves.
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_ Readers can't get enough of Samkiel and Dianna! _

'This was a wild ride that kept me on my toes, broke my heart thouroghly and made me cry so much, a story of mourning and love. I can't wait for book 3' _ _ _ _ _

'I honestly wish I could read these books again and again for the first time. And I need to mention the stunning writing- it's hard to make an almost 900 page book feel so epic and to flow as easily as it does, but Amber does it so incredibly well' _ _ _ _ _

'Everyone needs to read this miracle!' _ _ _ _ _

'Amber Nicole is a freaking genius . . . Dianna is one of the best FMCS ever written and the journey she goes on if phenomenal . . . I say I consumed this masterpiece but really it consumed me!' _ _ _ _ _

'This sequel was everything I could have wished for and more. . . . Amber's worldbuilding is utter perfection . . . This book gets ALL the love, stars, whatever because it utterly deserves it!' _ _ _ _ _

'Never want this series to end!' _____

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Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.

As a world-renowned chef, single dad Archer never planned on moving to a small town, let alone running a pancake restaurant. But Dream Harbor needs a new chef, and Archer needs a community to help raise his daughter, Olive.

Iris has never managed to hold down a job for more than a few months. So when it's suggested that Archer is looking for a live-in nanny, she almost runs in the opposite direction.

Now, Iris finds herself in a whole new world. One where her gorgeous new boss lives right across the hall and likes to cook topless... Keeping everything strictly professional should be easy, right?

The Strawberry Patch Pancake House is a cozy romantic mystery with a single dad and found family dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed!

Tropes

• Single Dad
• Forced Proximity
• Slow Burn
• Found Family

A witchy, modern day Pride and Prejudice meets Charmed, SPELLS, STRINGS, AND FORGOTTEN THINGS is a thrilling tale of romance, magic and sisterhood.

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'A deliciously dark tale of sisterhood that felt richly magical' - Lucy Jane Wood, author of Rewitched

'Gorgeous, ineffably charming' - Lana Harper, author of Payback's a Witch

'The queen of small-town magic' - Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch

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From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

In the small town of Gold Springs, Calliope Petridi and her two sisters carefully guard the secret of their magic and the price they must pay to practise it: memories. Luckily, all Calliope wants to do is forget: the mother who left without a trace, the sisters from whom she feels increasingly distant, and most of all, the way the love of her life shattered her heart two years ago.

But when an ancient evil awakens, the fragile thread that holds the sisters together breaks. As their magic slowly begins to fade, Calliope accidentally binds herself to the handsome leader of a rival coven infamous for their ruthless pursuit of power. Battling the sizzling chemistry with a man she can't trust, Calliope must confront painful memories of her past, dark family secrets, and ancient magic in order to protect the town and all she loves.

But will she have anything left of herself?

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Readers LOVE Breanne Randall:

'This book is not just a story; it's an experience. The immersive world-building, the complex emotions, and the anticipation of what's to come make Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things a standout.' Goodreads Review, 5*

'It's truly magical to see the love between both family and found family.' Goodreads Review, 5*

'A family curse, sacrificing memories to cast spells, ancient magic? Count me in! It blends enemies-to-lovers romance with magic, exploring sisterhood bonds and so much more.' Goodreads Review, 5*

'A cosy, magical read that will leave you wishing for a bit of enchantment in your own life.' Goodreads Review, 5*

Perfect for fans of:
Witchy romance
Small-town settings
Enemies to lovers
A dash of spice.
Stories of sisterhood

To win the God of War's favour was wise - to fall in love with him would ruin me

'Lush, deeply romantic, and endlessly enchanting. Sue Lynn Tan is a master of both fable-like whimsy and epic, sweeping adventure'

-Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

'Treacherously beautiful and dazzlingly romantic. This book will steal your breath and your heart!'

-Stephanie Garber, Sunday Times bestselling author of Once Upon A Broken Heart

A deadly betrayal...

When Liyen ascends the throne of Tianxia she vows to end her kingdom's obligation to the fickle immortals who once protected them.

A dangerous alliance...

She must learn their secrets to protect her people, but to do this she will have to forge a tenuous alliance with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War.

A fight for survival...

A treacherous attraction ignites. But dark forces are closing in and to save her people from an unspeakable fate, Liyen must risk everything...even her heart.

The Atlas Complex marks the much-anticipated, heart-shattering conclusion in Olivie Blake's trilogy that began with the internationally bestselling dark academic phenomenon, The Atlas Six.

An explosive return to the library leaves the six Alexandrians vulnerable to the lethal terms of their recruitment.

Old alliances quickly fracture as the initiates take opposing strategies as to how to deal with the deadly bargain they have so far failed to uphold. Those who remain with the archives wrestle with the ethics of their astronomical abilities; elsewhere, an unlikely pair partner to influence politics on a global stage.

And still the outside world mobilizes to destroy them - while the Caretaker himself, Atlas Blakely, may yet succeed with a plan foreseen to have world-ending stakes. It's a race to survive as the six Society recruits are faced with the question of what they're willing to betray for limitless power - and who will be destroyed along the way.

Discover the stunning finale to The Atlas Six trilogy that readers have been blown away by . . .

'This was everything I hoped for and more'

'Olivie Blake crushed my heart and soul'

'l love this book, I love Olivie Blake'

'SCREAMING INTO THE VOID!!!!!!!'

'What a ride it was! My heart!'

A wedding should be fun . . . right?

The Princess Bride meets Travis Baldree in Tea You at the Altar, the third cosy fantasy in Rebecca Thorne's bestselling Tomes & Tea series. Our sapphic adventurers must navigate the ultimate maelstrom - their own wedding!

Kianthe and Reyna are finally ready to walk down the aisle. This feels so right, but their plans are going all wrong. Pirates crowd the town, Kianthe's estranged parents invited themselves, the baby dragons are causing mayhem - and they might run out of tea. Yet the truth overshadows everything . . . for their wedding has nothing to do with marriage, and everything to do with overthrowing the vicious Queen Tilaine.

But the Queendom's secret heir would rather manage a hive of bees or study city planning than take the throne. As the big day nears and the coup unravels, Kianthe and Reyna must rely on each other and their friends to survive the experience. Six days until they say 'I do'. Six days until the Realm changes for ever . . .

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The Tomes & Tea Quartet is everyone's cup of tea! Readers agree:

'The perfect blend of coziness and action'

'An utter delight'

'I could not put this book down'

'I would die a million times over for these lesbians'

'The perfect book for cosying up with a hot drink'

The Tomes & Tea Quartet:
- Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
- A Pirate's Life for Tea
- Tea You at the Altar
- Alchemy and a Cup of Tea

_{^{Can't Spell Treason without Tea was a Sunday Times HB fiction bestseller w/c 06/05/2024}}

This stunning special edition features a ribbon bookmark, holographic foil, designed endpapers, a printed edge design, and a naked hardcase.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score returns to Knockemout, Virginia, following fan-favorite Things We Never Got Over with Knox's brother Nash's story.

Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. Nash isn't about to let anyone in his life know he's struggling. But his new next-door neighbor, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she's not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash's touch is different. He feels it too. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk.

Too bad Lina's got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she's in town, he'll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn't do relationships. Ever. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Sign her up. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. Once she gets what she's after, she has no intention of sticking around. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people's skin. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he's not about to be dissuaded...even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him.

This stunning special edition features a ribbon bookmark, holographic foil, designed endpapers, a printed edge design, and a naked hardcase.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score returns to spicy-sweet Knockemout, Virginia with Lucian and Sloane's story.

There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything.

Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. On a quest to erase his abusive father's mark on the family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building his empire. The more money and power he gains, the safer he feels.

Except when it comes to one feisty small-town librarian...

Bonded by an old, dark secret from the past and their current mutual disdain, Sloane Walton trusts Lucian about as far as she can throw his designer-suited body.

When bickering accidentally turns to foreplay, the flames are fanned, and it's impossible to put them out again. But with Sloane more than ready to start a family and Lucian refusing to even consider the idea of marriage and kids, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse.

Until Lucian learns the hard way that leaving Sloane is impossible-the very least he can do is to keep her safe.

Teammate's Sister? A Red Flag. Falling for Her? A Full Throttle Disaster.


Don't miss the next instalment in the electrifying Formula One series taking over TikTok!

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All is fair in love and racing.

Charlotte Walker isn't sure of her plan after graduation, so she jumps at the chance to travel the world with her brother and his Formula 1 team.

What's even better is being around Lucas Adler, AlphaVite Racing's star driver and tattooed Greek god come to life.

He's been her crush for years and their sizzling chemistry is undeniable.

Lucas knows his teammate's younger sister Charlotte is off-limits. He's learned the hard way that crossing lines can destroy relationships.

But as constant companions on the road, the gorgeous Charlotte, with her charm and infectious energy, challenges him at every turn in ways no one ever has.

As feelings grow, Charlotte and Lucas must decide if their happily ever after is a prize to be fought for at the finish line. . .

Tropes:

• Best friend's sister
• Forbidden love
• Forced proximity
• F1 romance

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Readers are revving up for the Drive Me series!

'It's a masterpiece, and I don't use that term lightly, especially when it comes to romance novels' 5***** Reader Review

'You won't be disappointed. Can't wait to read the next few books!!' 5***** Reader Review

'Fast read you can't put down!' 5***** Reader Review

'Devoured it' 5***** Reader Review

The #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy rom-com from the TikTok sensation about the sunshine-y assistant to the grumpy evil villain and their unexpected office romance...

'The slow burn romance was done so well - all the tension and build up with the characters' relationship had me grinning like crazy' ***** Reader Review
'Perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud writing!' ***** Reader Review

ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.

With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital.

So, when a mishap with Rennedawn's most infamous Villain results in a job offer, naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss.

Don't find evil so attractive, Evie.

But just when she's getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat...and not just the literal kind.

Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out.

Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work... and ensure he makes them pay.

After all, a good job is hard to find....

Readers have fallen head over heels for Assistant to the Villain:

'One of my favourite reads of the year' ***** Reader Review
'The perfect one-sitting binge read for any fantasy or rom-com lover' ***** Reader Review
'I absolutely raced through this novel . . . I loved this book so much, it was laugh out loud funny, the characters were amazing and the tension was high!' ***** Reader Review
'This book is a must read. It's funny, it's got tension, slow burn, Great FMC and the villain, yum!' ***** Reader Review
'I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review

Assassin. Immortal. Spy.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights comes the first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of spies posing as a married couple to investigate a series of brutal murders in 1930s Shanghai.

It's 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue.

Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging - and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Now, desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country.

Code name: Fortune.

But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind's mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion. Rosalind's new orders are to infiltrate foreign society and identify the culprits behind the terror plot before more of her people are killed.

To reduce suspicion, she must pose as the wife of another Nationalist spy, Orion Hong. Although Rosalind finds Orion's cavalier attitude and playboy demeanour infuriating, she is willing to work with him for the greater good. But Orion has an agenda of his own, and Rosalind has secrets that she wants to keep buried. As they both attempt to unravel the conspiracy, the two spies soon find that there are deeper and more horrifying layers to this mystery than they ever imagined.

She'll save Christmas just to spite him...

There's only one thing standing in the way of Cat King saving a small town's Christmas festival: Grumpy town manager Noah Yates.

Single dad Noah takes his responsibilities seriously. When a late season hurricane turns Merry, Connecticut, into a disaster, he's left scrambling to pick up the pieces of the town he loves.

At least, until home renovation expert and smoking hot reality TV star Catalina King arrives with a camera crew and a budget big enough to put the town back together again. But Noah doesn't want a celebrity diva capitalizing on their tragedy or filling his daughter's head with visions of glitz and glam.

Blonde bombshell Cat is used to being underestimated, but Noah has an uncanny knack for getting under her skin. They can't be in a room together without rubbing each other the wrong way...except that time in the dark alley where the rubbing was just right. Can these enemies work together to pull off a Christmas miracle or will their fighting leave them both on the naughty list?

A note from Lucy Score: These enemies-to-lovers deliver the holiday feels with a dirty-talking hero, ballsy blonde who never backs down, steamy hot break-the-dining-room-table sexy times, and a small town that still believes in the magic of Christmas.

___Reader reviews___

'The perfect Christmas book'

'Everything a snowmance should have!'

'Gives you all the Christmas feels'

'Unputdownable!'

The final volume in the The Library Trilogy, following THE BOOK THAT WOULDN'T BURN and THE BOOK THAT BROKE THE WORLD.

The secret war that defines the library has chosen its champions and set them on the board

The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, family, and the world seem certain to fail.

The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space, lost, divided into factions, in mortal peril. Somehow, she must bring them together and resolve the unresolvable argument that fuels the library's war. The bond between Livira and Evar has stretched and stretched again. Can it hold at the end, when things fall apart? Can it bring them together against impossible odds?

This is the last chapter, the final page. The end threatens and no one, not characters, readers, or even the author, will emerge unscathed.

'If you like dark, you will love Mark Lawrence' Robin Hobb, bestselling author of Assassin's Apprentice

'Gripping mystery and beautiful worldbuilding' Publishers Weekly

One photograph, one treasured memory, one chance to go back . . .

In Mr Hirasaka's cosy photography studio in the mountains between this world and the next, someone is waking up as if from a dream.

There is a stack of photos on their lap, one for every day of their life, and now they must choose the pictures that capture their most treasured memories, which will be placed in a beautiful lantern. Once completed, it will be set spinning, and their cherished moments will flash before their eyes, guiding them to another world.

But, like our most thumbed-over photographs, our favourite memories fade with age. So each visitor to the studio has the chance to choose one day to return to and photograph afresh. Each has a treasured story to tell, from the old woman rebuilding a community in Tokyo after a disaster, to the flawed Yakuza man who remembers a time when he was kind, and a strong child who is fighting to survive.

Extraordinarily moving and wise, The Lantern of Lost Memories is a beautiful Japanese tale about the people that make us and the moments that change us.

FOURTEEN DAYS, THREE SISTERS AND THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES

'Radhika has the ability to create characters who make us laugh while pulling on our heartstrings. This book is a joy' Jane Fallon

'A heartwarming novel' Sheila O'Flanagan

'Whip-smart, laugh out loud hilarious, and has so much heart' Beth Reekles

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Reeva Mehta is thriving. Consumed in her career as one of London's top divorce lawyers, she doesn't bat an eyelid when her mum calls to tell her that her dad is dead. Because he's been dead since she was five . . . hasn't he?

If finding out her dad was alive - until last week - wasn't bad enough, his last request was for his daughters to spend fourteen days in mourning at his house. Which means Reeva must spend a fortnight stuck with the people who betrayed her when she needed them the most - her sisters.

Navigating her absent Bollywood megastar mother, newly dead father and scheming sisters with only a temperamental boyfriend - and even more temperamental cat - by her side, it's no wonder Reeva's hair is falling out. Could confronting the truth help the Mehtas put aside their differences, or will attending a funeral be the death of this family?

A fresh, funny and oh-so-relatable novel about trying to be the grown up when your magnificently messy family seems set to sabotage everything. Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with this addictive read.

'Hilariously funny, totally heartfelt and completely original' Laura Price

'I absolutely loved it! It was like a glorious warm hug of a book!' Harriet Minter

'Such a gorgeous read' Poorna Bell

READERS ARE LOVING I WISH WE WEREN'T RELATED:

'This book had me hooked' REAL READER REVIEW
'Relatable, raw and riotously witty' REAL READER REVIEW
'Absolutely brilliant' REAL READER REVIEW
'Full of heart and so funny in the most awkwardly relatable ways' REAL READER REVIEW

**THE INSTANT NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

THE SPELLBINDING NEW FANTASY DEBUT THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT!

'A sparkling masterpiece of fantasy! The world building was original and expertly done, the enemies to lovers is unmatched' 5***** READER REVIEW

'I was hooked from the very first chapter. Fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout are bound to fall in love with this fast-paced romantic fantasy' 5***** READER REVIEW

'This book has everything I adore about this genre - powerful female lead, full of action and adventure, twists and turns . . . Brilliant!' 5***** READER REVIEW
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Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it?

As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protects those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival.

When rumours of dark magic rise in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate.

But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win.

And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither knows the danger that will follow . . .
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INCLUDED IN COSMOPOLITAN'S BEST BOOKS OF MAY 2023

'I wish I could read it again for the first time. You will fall in love with not only the characters but the story itself, absolutely breathtaking' 5***** READER REVIEW

'Every interaction between Aya and Will made me squeal and I am obsessed with them' 5***** READER REVIEW

'The first paragraph of chapter one grabbed me and I was immediately hooked' 5***** READER REVIEW

THE INSTANT NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING PHENOMENON. OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!

Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this sizzling fantasy romance not to be missed.

Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague, while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society.

No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya's princes, Kai Azer, she's thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition to showcase her 'Elite' powers.

If the Trials and the opponents don't kill her, the prince she's fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary.

Be swept away by the first in the smash hit, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy that's taken the world by storm.

Also Available: Reckless, Powerful, Fearless and Fearful.

Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary

*Powerless was UK YA number 1 on TCM w/e 1st June 2024

Praise for the Powerless series:
'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls
'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood
'[A] titillating debut' Publishers Weekly
'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review
'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review
'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review
'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Review

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Praise for Powerless:
'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls
'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood
'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review
'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review
'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review
'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Review
'Incredible and impressive' Goodreads Reader Reader
'A riveting fantasy debut' Bookseller Review
'This destroyed me... In a good way!' Bookseller Review

With more than 60 million views on TikTok, the second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and The Hunger Games.

The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil...

After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she's running from the one person she had wanted to run to.

Kai Azer is now Ilya's Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.

Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn't have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts - and the battle between duty and desire is deadly.

Be swept away by this bestselling, dagger-to-the-throat romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm.

Powerless and Powerful available now.

Fearless available to pre-order now.

Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok and Instagram @LaurenRobertsLibrary.

'This is just a delight! The lovable characters and Ruby's charming and thrilling stories make this a book truly enjoyable and heartwarming read.' - Amazon reviewer, 5*

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Everyone knows Ruby Devereaux's books. But no one knows her story... until now.

From a teenager in wartime England to a veteran of modern-day London - via 1950's New York, the Swinging Sixties, Cold War Berlin, Venice and Vietnam - Ruby Devereaux has lived one hell of a life: parties, scandals and conflict zones, meeting men and adventure along the way. In a writing career spanning seven decades and more than twenty books, she's distilled everything into her work. Or has she?

Now beyond her 90th year, Ruby's energy is ebbing and her beloved typewriter put away. Until a call from her publisher presents Ruby with an ultimatum, and the impetus to embark on one last book - "warts and all", as she says. Even in her dotage, Ruby M Devereaux has the power to surprise, because whatever this author does, she does on her own terms. Always.

Is Ruby finally about to reveal the secrets of her infamous life?

Taking the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the latter half of the 20th Century, The Scandalous Life of Ruby Devereaux is a mesmerising story of one unforgettable woman's place in an ever-changing world.

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Readers LOVE M.J. Robotham:

'I absolutely loved this book! I could not put it down! I was absolutely mesmerized by this story and I loved every word of it. This may is my favorite book for the year so far!! 5 star read!!!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'Highly original and FUN. Highly recommend.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'Kudos to Mandy Robotham for writing a fabulous novel.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'A lovely book and a wonderful read' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

'LOVED this book. So good!!! It was so interesting to read and Ruby is just the best character. I laughed throughout and had tears.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

***Pre-order POLO FEVER, the new sexy sports rom-com from Katherine Reilly, now!***

A brand new spicy sports rom-com, perfect for fans of sizzling chemistry and forced proximity. Readers of ICEBREAKER and THE FAKE OUT will LOVE this epic romance!

'As sexy as it is sweet, this is the perfect beach read!' - Catherine Walsh, the bestselling author of Snowed In

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In surfing, everyone's chasing the perfect ride...

Twelve years ago, Leo Silva was a world champion surfer-until reckless partying and tabloid scandals ended his career. After a mysteriously sudden and early retirement, Leo retreated to a sleepy seaside village in Portugal, where he's remained out of the spotlight ever since. But when he receives a surprise invitation to compete in Australia's legendary Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach contest, the news of his comeback sends shockwaves through the surf world.

Enter Iris Gray, an ambitious sports journalist from London. Her editor wants her to make Leo and his comeback the topic of glossy Studio magazine's next big feature, but there's one small catch - he happens to be the son of TV star and media proprietor Michelle Martin, the owner of Studio. With a lot of pressure riding on this project and Iris's career hanging in the balance, there's simply no room for mistakes.

When Iris flies to Portugal, she expects to uncover the truth behind Leo's infamous past, but she is unprepared for his stubbornness-or the undeniable chemistry that simmers between them. But as her interviewee and the boss's son, Leo is strictly off-limits...

With a fierce rival threatening to derail Leo's comeback and the competition fast approaching, can they stay focused on their goals, or will love pull them under?

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Perfect for fans of:
Sports romance
Forced proximity
Forbidden love
Spicy love stories

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Readers LOVE Katherine Reilly:

'A delightful read, full of angst, romance and heapings of humour!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
'I LOVED this book... It made me cry, giggle, scream and everything in between!' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
'Honestly, now I want more romances like this in my life.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*
''So well-written... full of charm and just the right amount of spice.' - NetGalley reviewer, 5*

Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams and even sweeter romance.

Every home needs a little magic . . .

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn't had to.

She and her assistant Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city's elite. But a revolution is brewing, and when the library goes up in flames Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to her dismay, in addition to a nosy - and very handsome - neighbour, she finds the town in disarray.

The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right. But opening up her own spellshop comes with its own risks - the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela starts to make a place for herself among the townspeople, she realizes she must break down the walls she has kept so high . . .

From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman's unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over.

Readers are in their cottagecore era . . .

'If you ever played one of those cosy magical farming games and always wished there was a book like it: look no further'

'I want whatever this is (a cute shop where I sell spells and make jam and a hot man builds me floor to ceiling bookshelves)'

'This was the most heartfelt, wholesome, cosiest and cutest book I've ever read'

Curl up and enjoy this second chance office romance with a fake dating twist, perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Christina Lauren.

'A witty, sparkly, and hilarious book' Lizzy Dent, author of The Summer Job
'The Launch Date is what rom-com dreams are made of!' - Katie Holt, author of Not in My Book
'Witty, banter-filled . . . a workplace romance perfect for weekend bingeing!' Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

To get her dream job, she'll have to date her worst nightmare . . .

Grace Hastings is in a rut. Her career is stagnating, her boss is a leech, and she feels like a fraud working for Fate, a dating app whose ethos she no longer believes in. And don't even get her started on the state of her love life.

So when the company's CEO offers her an opportunity for a big promotion and the chance to work on the launch of a dating app that she actually cares about, Grace can't believe her luck.

That is, until she discovers that she must test drive a series of 'first dates' with her competition for the job: notorious socialite playboy and Grace's biggest work rival, Eric Bancroft.

But Grace refuses to give up her dream job because of a man. And besides, how romantic can a handful of fake dates with your biggest rival really be?

There's absolutely no way it's an office romance waiting to happen.

Readers LOVE The Launch Date
'A sharp, witty rom-com . . . laugh out loud and deeply satisfying' _ _ _ _ _
'I read this in one sitting and genuinely enjoyed every second' _ _ _ _ _
'Filled with witty banter and delicious tension' _ _ _ _ _
'You won't want to miss this delightful, fun and heart-felt rom-com, full of witty banter and off-the-charts chemistry!' _ _ _ _ _

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake is the runaway TikTok sensation - a must-read fantasy novel with gorgeous illustrations. If you loved Ninth House and A Deadly Education, you'll love this.

When the world's best magicians are offered an extraordinary opportunity, saying yes is easy. Each could join the secretive Alexandrian Society, whose custodians guard lost knowledge from ancient civilizations. Their members enjoy a lifetime of power and prestige. Yet each decade, only six practitioners are invited - to fill five places.

Contenders Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona are inseparable enemies, cosmologists who can control matter with their minds. Parisa Kamali is a telepath, who sees the mind's deepest secrets. Reina Mori is a naturalist who can perceive and understand the flow of life itself. And Callum Nova is an empath, who can manipulate the desires of others. Finally there's Tristan Caine, whose powers mystify even himself.

Following recruitment by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, they travel to the Society's London headquarters. Here, each must study and innovate within esoteric subject areas. And if they can prove themselves, over the course of a year, they'll survive. Most of them.

The story continues in The Atlas Paradox, the heart-stopping sequel.

Readers are obsessed with The Atlas Six . . .

'I don't think anything will ever compare with this'

'To say I can't wait for the sequel is an understatement. Do yourself a favour and buy this immediately!'

'I had to convince myself magic isn't real'

Originally a self-published sensation, this edition has been fully edited and revised.

THE DARK ROMANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT'S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES

**PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT**

'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review

'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review
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'I hope you burn so bright that you scorch your Golden King down to ash'

After ten years, I have left the grips of one king only to fall into the hands of another.

I have fought the terrifying Red Raid Pirates, endured the murder of those I care about, and survived the frozen planes of Orea, only to find myself a prisoner of the army of Fourth Kingdom.

Leading the army is Commander Rip, a notorious warrior whose name is whispered in taverns and street corners all over the six kingdoms.

But as I get to know him, I realise that the tales of his brutality aren't true.

He is something else. He is fae.

Part of the powerful and magical people who are said to have abandoned this world entirely three hundred years ago.

But here one stands before me. And when he turns his onyx eyes upon me, I fall captive.

For an entirely different reason.

As his army march towards a battle with the king I once adored, I must decide.

Midas or Rip.

Loyalty or freedom.

In this game of war and love, it's my turn to choose.

Tropes/themes:

1. Fast-paced and addictive
2. Dark and angsty
3. Plot and politics
4. Beginning of a "found family" vibe
5. Twists and revelations
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'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review

'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review

Gild, Glint and Gleam, Sunday Times bestsellers, April 2023

'The sci-fi romance adventure you never knew you needed'
Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of Fall of Ruin and Wrath

An action-packed supernatural road trip featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors. The Bones Beneath My Skin is a gripping, heartfelt story that explores what it means to be human - by bestselling author of The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune.

He lost everything. Then he found himself . . .

In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright is at a loose end: his parents are dead, his older brother has disowned him, and he's been fired from his job. Looking for a sense of direction, he returns to his family's summer cabin in Oregon.

The cabin should be empty - but it's not. Inside is a man named Alex, and an extraordinary little girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. There's far more to Art than meets the eye. But as Alex and Nate bond over just how special she truly is, they discover that powerful forces are closing in - forces that want nothing more than to control her.

As danger draws near, Nate decide whether to drown in the memories of his past, or fight for Art and a future he never thought possible.

With his uplifting tales of hope and redemption, there is a TJ Klune book for every reader.

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Praise for TJ Klune

'Will renew your faith in humanity' - Terry Brooks, author of The Sword of Shannara on The House in the Cerulean Sea

'Glorious, a thoroughly entertaining and deeply stirring journey' - Chuck Tingle, author of Camp Damascus on In the Lives of Puppets

'His novels are a radiant treat' - Locus Magazine

_{In the Lives of Puppets was a No. 1 Sunday Times HB Bestseller w/c 24/04/2023}

THE DARK ROMANTASY TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT'S SOLD OVER A MILLION COPIES

**PERFECT FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS AND JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT**

'Sexy and touching all at the same time . . . and that plot twist, OMG' 5***** Reader Review

'Read this series NOW! I felt like I was in the story watching and holding my breath the entire time' 5***** Reader Review

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'I don't choose him. Not anymore. I'm choosing me.'

I was told that being confined was to keep the bad out . . . Until I realized it was about keeping me in.

Midas made me forbidden and weak. Little did he know that I would find my wings and voice - which sings now.

After living amongst the terrifying army of Fourth Kingdom, I find myself, once again, in strange lands and a kingdom surrounded by liars.

But something has ignited within me. Something dark. Something angry.

Then comes King Ravinger.

And the last thing I wanted was my heart to be torn.

Can I really fall in love when the cities around me threaten to crumble and my fate hangs in the balance?

One thing is for sure, I won't be caught in a cage again.

No, this time, it'll be me setting the trap.

Tropes/themes:

1. Dark and angsty
2. Plot and politics
3. Romance and smut
4. Multiple POVs
5. World-building

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'A spectacularly written, engaging, imaginative retelling of the ancient myth of King Midas' 5***** Reader Review

'I literally devoured this book in one sitting' 5***** Reader Review