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'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBER'Deeply satisfying' ROBIN LAFEVERS🍊 Vow of Thieves is the thrilling sequel to Dance of Thieves, set in the same world as Mary E. Pearson's New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles 🗡️Kazi and Jase have survived, stronger and more in love than ever. Their new life now lies before them - the Ballengers will be outlaws no longer, Tor's Watch will be a kingdom, and Kazi and Jase will meet all challenges side by side, together at last.But an ominous warning mars their journey back, and they soon find themselves captured in a tangled web of deceit woven by their greatest enemies and unlikeliest allies, a place where betrayals run deeper and more deadly than either had thought possible, and where timeless ambitions threaten to destroy them both.TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Found family Forced proximity 🔒🤏Betrayals 🔪Forbidden love ❌💌Fake dating 💏READERS LOVE THIS NEW SERIES'That was INTENSE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wish it wasn't over' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Finished in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Story that stole my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, suspenseful, and thoroughly delicious' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Mary E. Pearson is a fearless storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBER'Deeply satisfying' ROBIN LAFEVERS🍊 A reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives, and their hearts, in a new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles 🗡️When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfil their own secret missions.TROPESEnemies to lovers ⚔️💗Found family Forced proximity 🔒🤏Betrayals 🔪Forbidden love ❌💌Fake dating 💏PRAISE FOR MARY E. PEARSON'MUST READ FOR ROMANCE FANTASY LOVERS' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It's a tale of love and survival' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The players and setting were a delight to get lost in' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The third and final book in the New York Times-bestselling Remnant Chronicles.Lia has survived Venda - but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier - as leader. While she struggles to reach Morrighan and warn them, she finds herself at cross-purposes with Rafe and suspicious of Kaden, who has hunted her down.In this heart-stopping conclusion to the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, traitors must be rooted out, sacrifices must be made, and impossible odds must be overcome as the future of every kingdom hangs in the balance.

Flame-haired Princess Torina knows nothing of battles and conquest until her father, the king of Bellandra, returns home with an orphaned prince from the neighbouring enemy kingdom. The boy prince is offered to Torina as a slave, but she frees him from his bonds and their unusual friendship develops in the years that follow. But Torina faces terrible danger - she has an amazing gift that many would kill for, and when her father is brutally murdered she is forced to flee for her life. An evil usurper takes over her rightful throne, and the kingdom is ruled by cruelty and fear. Can Torina's gift - to look into the future of others - help her win back what is rightly hers? This is an epic fantasy of extraordinary scope and vision. Its twists and turns will leave readers breathless.

💖 The new rom-com by Sarah Adams, the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensations, The Cheat Sheet and The Rule Book. 💖🥕 Chef x Farmer🥕 Brother's Best Friend🥕 He Fell First🥕 Friends to Lovers🥕 Meddling TownsfolkMadison Walker was determined to make it in the culinary world of New York. But with her dreams shattered, she returns home to Rome, Kentucky, where an unexpected chance to rebuild her life awaits her - a head chef position at a new farm-to-table restaurant.The only catch? The job offer comes from the owner of Huxley Farm, her brother's best friend . . . and the last person she wants to work for.James Huxley has always done what's expected of him in the family business -until now, when Madison's happiness is on the line. He's loved her quietly for hears; she's never seen him as more than an annoyance. Now that she's back, he's determined to change that.The one problem? His charming, wildly successful younger brother, Tommy, seems determined to win her over first.When an unexpected disaster strikes on the opening night of their dreamy farm-to-table restaurant, and a long-simmering sibling feud reaching breaking point, Madison and James must face their biggest insecurities-and decide if love is worth the risk or if some dreams are safer left untouched._______________💖 Readers can't get enough of Sarah Adams 💖'I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This made me laugh, and swoon equally as hard' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My god it was AMAZING' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It made me feel all warm and mushy inside' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I have to say this is one of my favourite romcoms ever! Read it! ♥️' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh My Goddd I could not love this book anymore if I tried! It's cute, it's funny, the sass is just so entertaining!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From Lukov with Love is the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'The slow-burn queen' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book was EVERYTHING!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I will forever read everything Mariana writes she is amazing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I freakin' love this author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A perfect enemies-to-lovers, with a delicious slow burn' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book, just smacked me right in the feels' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This book means the world to me. I'll never get over this' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'There hasn't been a book of Mariana's that I didn't love' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow, this is one of the best romances I've read in a LOOOOONG time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................They're the coldest of enemies off the ice . . . But could their shared passion on the ice turn to unexpected heat?If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one.After seventeen years of figure skating - and countless broken bones and broken promises - she knows her window to compete is coming to a close.But when the offer of a lifetime comes from the arrogant idiot she's spent the last decade dreaming about pushing in front of a moving bus, Jasmine might have to reconsider everything.Including Ivan Lukov..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not read Ruby's story in Dear Aaron next, and don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!LingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

'A tightly paced adventure full of knife-sharp romance' Stephanie Garber'A deeply satisfying, intricately plotted fantasy where no one - no one - is quite what they seem' Robin LaFeversIt can take years to mold a dream. It takes only a fraction of a second for it to be shattered.The Kingdom of Morrighan is steeped in tradition and the stories of a bygone world, but some traditions Lia can't abide. Like having to marry someone she's never met to secure a political alliance.Fed up and ready for a new life, Lia escapes to a distant village on the morning of her wedding. She settles in among the common folk, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deceptions swirl and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - secrets that may unravel her world - even as she feels herself falling in love.The first book in the twisted and fast-paced New York Times bestselling Remnant Chronicles.TROPESRunaway princess 🏃👸Arranged marriage 💍Love triangle ❤️🔺Hidden identities READERS CAN'T GET OVER THE KISS OF DECEPTION:'This book is a triumph of its genre!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Imma need a mani after this book, because it sure was a nail bitter! Whoosh' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I got sucked in so quickly it was scary' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't believe I fell into the author's beautiful trap' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page, I was hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora Maxwell heads to Miami to find a path for her future . . . and finds her heart along the way.‘Swoony, delicious and heartfelt. Every page feels like a warm hug.’ Emma Lord, author of Tweet Cute‘Exactly the kind of love story I love most’ Jenna Evans Welch, author of Love & Gelato  Winchester has always been home for Flora, but when her mother dies, Flora feels untethered. Her family expects her to apply to university and take a larger role in their tea-shop business, but Flora isn’t so sure. More than ever, she’s the chaotic 'hurricane' in her household, and she doesn’t always know how to manage her stormy emotions. So she decides to escape to Miami without telling anyone – especially her longtime friend Gordon Wallace.  But Flora’s tropical change of scenery doesn't cast away her self-doubt. When it comes to university, she has no idea which passions she should follow. That’s also true in romance. Flora’s summer abroad lands her in the flashbulb world of teen influencer Baz Marín, a Miami Cuban who shares her love for photography. But Flora’s more conflicted than ever when she begins to see future architect Gordon in a new light.PRAISE FOR A CUBAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW:'An absolute delight' Rachael Lippincott, author of Five Feet Apart'An utterly charming read that feels like a treasured recipe that will heal and feed a broken heart.' Nina Moreno, author of Don’t Date Rosa Santos'I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey’s lush, vibrant words forever.' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight Tomorrow'This book. THIS BOOK. Laura Taylor Namey has written the coziest love story I’ve ever had the pleasure to read.' Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be Mine and More Than Maybe

'Pure, steamy fun, and the perfect summer read' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love HypothesisFrom New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Alex Aster comes this year’s hottest romance.Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a movie set in New York City. The only problem? Her recent writer's block.When Elle returns to NYC, she finds her new neighbour to be none other than handsome tech billionaire Parker Warren. The same guy she had a disastrous hook up with two years ago. When seeing him again leads to a night of hate-fuelled writing, Elle realises he might just be her twisted muse.Parker needs a fake relationship to help secure a business deal. Elle needs to test date spots for her screenplay. So, they make a deal.Summers always end, and so will this agreement.It's all pretend.Until it isn't.If you like...Billionaire romancesForced proximityNeighboursFake datingEnemies-to-loversSlow burnSpice...you'll love Summer in the CityDiscover Alex Aster's brand-new adult romantasy debut, Starside, available to pre-order now!Summer in the City ranked no. 10 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart and no. 2 on the New York Times bestseller chart week ending 29/03/25.

'Sarah Adams writes books with heart and soul. They speak to the people finding their way and being unapologetically themselves in the process. I love her style' HANNAH GRACE💖Rivals-to-lovers💖Black cat/golden retriever💖Small town💖Secret identity💖Forced proximityTwo feuding second-grade teachers find themselves as unlikely allies (and neighbours) in this rivals-to-lovers romance by Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet and Practice Makes Perfect.___________________________Maybe it's time for a plot twist . . .Emily Walker hates anyone disrupting her carefully curated life, especially her legendary nemesis, Jack Bennett - the exact opposite of the wonderful heroes she dreams up in her double life as a romance writer. But now Jack's back in town after a failed engagement and he's here to stay . . . as both her colleague and her neighbour.Jack is glad to be back, eager to renovate his house and work on the next mystery novel under his bestselling pen name. Until, that is, he realises he's now neighbours with the one woman who has always pushed his buttons.With their red-hot animosity at an all-time high, Emily makes a mistake that could reveal her secret literary identity. Frustratingly, she needs Jack's help to make it right. Will their unlikely alliance put an end to their rivalry? Or could it lead to a steamy plot twist they never saw coming?___________________________'Feuding second-grade teachers learn they make a great team in this cute rivals-to-lovers romance . . . this charms' PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY'Sarah Adams' books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows . . . It's everything you could want in a small town romance, along with a heaping dollop of her signature wit and sparkling charm' AMY LEA'You can always count on a Sarah Adams rom-com to be equal parts funny, sweet, and swoony' SOPHIE SULLIVANAnd readers just can't get enough!'I just adored this story . . . I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes''A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance''This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!''A feel-good rom-com with everything you want in a romance!'

If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don't want to miss Ruby's story in Dear Aaron! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'I swooned, I laughed and I loved!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Zapata's books get better each time I read one!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'OMG I wish I could rate this more than 5 stars I absolutely LOVED this story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Sweet, funny and adorable' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Wow! I couldn't put this book down, yet I never wanted it to end . . . This really is a truly fantastic friends to lovers book, you MUST read it!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'So well written and uplifting! Definitely falling in love with Mariana Zapata's books. Can't recommend them more!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Sweet, heartwarming and emotional and funny . . . I could've read this book forever' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'When I come to the end of her books, I miss them already and have a grin on my face for days afterwards' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I had read from From Lukov with Love and loved it and then was super excited to realise this book had the same characters in it. This was a fantastic read. Cannot recommend enough. I'm in love with these characters' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This BOOK!!! MZ, you truly are incredible. This is fifth book of yours I've read and as always it didn't disappoint. AARON AND RUBY HAVE MY WHOLE HEART!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Some days, all you need is a message from a stranger . . . Ruby Santos knew exactly what she was getting herself into when she signed up to write to a soldier overseas.The guidelines were simple: one letter or email a week for the length of his or her deployment. Care packages were optional.Been there, done that. She thought she knew what to expect.What she didn't count on was falling in love with the guy..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not follow Ruby's story in Dear Aaron with From Lukov with Love! And don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!LingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

Risking life and love For security expert Garrett King, rescuing a damsel in distress is routine. He knows sexy, desirable Princess Alexis left her castle to look for independence and true love – and she thinks she’s found it in him. But he’s no white knight, he’s been hired to protect her during her adventure, and he doesn’t do happily ever after…•Media heiress Josie returns home after being in witness protection for years and walks into a deadly trap, when gorgeous FBI agent Brendan – Josie’s former lover – rescues her. Brendan is the reason Josie was in witness protection; how can she trust him? But what Josie doesn’t know is how far Brendan will go to ensure their reunion remains permanent.•When Aleksandra Dimitriou is revealed as the secret daughter of Akathinia’s former King, she’s torn from her comfortable existence and thrust into the royal world…under the protection of Aristos Nicolades. Aristos has orders not to touch the innocent princess, but the temptation is too much. And it’s soon clear that the person Aristos should be protecting Aleksandra from is himself!

If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don't want to miss any of Mariana's unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'Sweet, sexy, and very funny - I loved the banter and dialogue between all the characters. This is the third book I've read by this author, and she's definitely become a go-to author for me' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved Lingus. There are so many laugh-out-loud moments, it's a brilliant rom com, witty, charming with great characters and oh so hot' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I've read everything by Mariana Zapata and this is one of my favourites . . . This put a gooey smile on my face and was a real treat' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'An absolutely beautiful book that I wish I could read for the first time again! A ten star read if ever there was one' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'How have I missed this awesome author for so long???? . . . It's so fun, sexy and sweet . . . But this book and never regret it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I literally laughed out loud at this. Mariana Zapata is a new author to me. I will definitely be one clicking more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I love this book, slow burn is what this author does best, and I haven't read a book of hers that I didn't adore!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I loved this book from page one. It's funny and sexy and the characters are so likable. I would highly recommend it to my friends' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Unexpected, funny and the perfect romantic comedy!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Truly enjoyable story with loads of witty dialogue and deeply-felt emotions . . . This book has lots of humour and is emotionally wrenching and satisfying at the same time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Most people would describe Katherine Berger as a responsible girl with a big heart, a loyal friend who takes care of those close to her, and the possessor of a wicked sense of humour. There was something about her that most people didn't know. 'My name is Kat Berger, and I love porn.'When twenty-five-year-old Kat is dragged to a porn convention by her best friend, she's both embarrassed and nervous. The last thing she ever expected was to meet someone who makes her laugh like no other. This is a story about acceptance and friendship, and a love born out of the most unexpected of places..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!Dear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don't want to miss any of Mariana's unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'Just so incredibly sweet that it reaches into your soul . . . Thank you, MZ, for sharing such an incredible gift' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'There is nothing Mariana will put out that I wouldn't put on a pedestal. Ahhhhh. This book was so good I don't want it to end. I swooned. I cried. I laughed. And I enjoyed every bit of it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'As always Mariana brings us a story that we can get lost in . . . we have amazing characters . . . a second chance romance . . . the slow burn as always . . . but so much banter and emotional you cant help but know you are in a Zapata book!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Mariana Zapata, I love your words, your humour and your imaginary characters . . . A deliciously funny and heartfelt read. Definitely recommend. A 5 STAR READ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This is one of my all-time favourite books from Mariana Zapata' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Man, I loved this book!!! MZ has done it again, another amazing slow-burn romance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This slow-burn romance burned me in the best way. It was definitely the best thing I did the day I decided to pick it up' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'A beautiful, slow burn, with characters that actually seem like human beings, in classic Zapata fashion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'So many feels in one book: I laughed, I cried and I sobbed . . . the characters all felt so real to me I loved everything about this book. I know that this will stay with me for a long time an absolute must-read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Never disappointed with a Mariana Zapata book. Special and amazing, as always' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Some things are easily forgiven. Other things . . . not so much.Lenny DeMaio made herself a promise: she was done.Done thinking about him.Done worrying about him.Done reaching out to a man who clearly didn't want to be found.Too bad no one gave Jonah Collins the memo..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!Dear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

If you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don't want to miss any of Mariana's unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'Gosh I love this author's novels. She does the slow burn romances perfectly - keeping me hooked and intrigued due to amazing characters and dialogue' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Her books are incredible, slow-burn perfection' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I adore this book! I've reread it a few times and it never fails to make me laugh. A true girl next door romance with a rock twist' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Every time I read a Mariana Zapata book I think "why have I not read this before"?? I absolutely love how good the writing is, she just grabs you and keeps you there . . . I cannot recommend her books strongly enough!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'This talented author is my first to go to for reading a slow burn, humorous, romance story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Another great book from the talented Ms Zapata. This book had me laughing so hard at times I couldn't see . . . Definitely a must-read book' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Omg . . . this was so good . . . it was funny, heartwarming . . . Well done, Mariana Zapata. I love it when a book can make me laugh . . . and it really did!!!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Oh my gosh! This book . . . WHY have I waited SO LONG to read it. I am 100% OBSESSED with everything that is Gaby and Sacha' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Twenty-six-year-old Gaby Barreto might be a lot of things (loyal, sarcastic, one of the guys and a pain in the butt depending on which family member you ask), but dumb isn't one of them. When her twin brother invites her to go on tour as his band's merch girl, she isn't exactly screaming at the top of her lungs with joy.With no job opportunities pounding on her door, an ex-boyfriend she would still like to castrate, and no end in sight to moving out of her parents' house in Dallas . . . It would be dumb to say no to the chance of a lifetime. Two bands, three continents, one tour. Spending the next ninety-plus days with three beloved idiots and eight complete strangers shouldn't be a big deal, right?If only the singer of the headlining band didn't have tattoos . . . a great personality . . . a fantastic body . . . and if he wasn't so funny . . . Let's be real: Gaby never had a chance against Sacha Malykhin..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!Dear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time' Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere' Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling authorThe new novel from the author of TikTok sensation, From Lukov With Love! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!'OMG I am almost lost for words, I loved this so much! . . . Zapata is the queen of the slow burn for a reason, and I love how well she writes the trope' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'If you like a Slowburn Romance, Grumpy/Sassy, amazing banter and a little bit of spice then I highly recommend you read this book!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'All the feels . . . Mariana Zapata is one of the best writers out there - to be cliché: the words come alive'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'She's done it again! This book didn't disappoint, I can buy any book by Mariana without reading anything about it and know I'll love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I love everything she writes and this was no different. Superhero goodness' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'I stayed up all night to read it in one go. Worth every second of lost sleep. Just a perfect superhero slow burn romance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Amazing as always, perfect chemistry, charm and an out of this world grumpy/kinda sunshine trope'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'Mariana Zapata can write no wrong, this story might just be my favourite of hers yet and I absolutely adore everything she has written!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review.........................................Of all the things that could have landed in her yard . . . it had to be him.For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true.Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it's the exact opposite.Especially when he's grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon.But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to.Even if it compromises everything you know.And totally changes your life..........................................Want more of Mariana's delicious slow burn? Why not try TikTok hit From Lukov With Love next, and don't miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!LingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiThe Wall of Winnipeg and MeWait for ItDear AaronLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cheat Sheet and Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Off-Limits Rule - a heartwarming romance about new love and fresh beginnings, with a never-before-seen chapter.Rules are made to be broken - especially for love, right?Lucy Marshall has found rock bottom. After failing to succeed as a single mom in Atlanta, she's back home and moving in with her older brother Drew. Reconnecting with her support system is the right thing to do, but Lucy can't help but feel like a failure. Her four-year-old son deserves the world, and all she can give him is a spare bedroom. But Drew is the sweetest uncle, and some quality time might be exactly what they need to start fresh. That is until she meets Cooper, her brother's incredibly hot best friend.When Drew senses something between the two of them, he puts his foot down on any shenanigans. According to him, Cooper is everything Lucy should stay away from: flirtatious, adventurous, and especially non-committal. But Lucy has been getting the opposite impression so far; Cooper is a genuinely great guy, and she's starting to catch real feelings.Her whole life, Lucy has tried to do everything right, and look where that's gotten her-so what if she were to try something wrong?

From the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Temporary Roomie - a witty and relatable romantic comedy about finding joy in the unexpected, with a never-before-seen chapter.No one said fair trade needed to be 'fair.'As the owner of Honeysuckle Salon, Jessie Barnes usually has everything managed and on track, but now in her third trimester of an unexpected pregnancy, she feels a bit lost and increasingly desperate after faulty plumbing floods her apartment. Unfortunately, her knight in shining armour is actually Dr. Drew Marshall, her best friend's brother, and also the man she chewed out not too long ago for being a chauvinistic dirtbag.Every moment Drew's had to prove her wrong since then has failed, so Jessie's opinion of him hasn't improved. That remains the case when he agrees to let her stay with him during renovations, under one condition: she pretends to be his girlfriend for upcoming work festivities. For the sake of her brother, Jessie is willing to make the tough situation work, and giving Drew a taste of his own medicine sounds . . . intriguing.But when their rivalry sparks a deeper connection, Jessie's future gets even more unclear - and with a baby on the way, she'll have to make a decision soon.

Love brings down the haunted house in this captivatingly spooky romance starring an ace heroine with ESP, a lonely haunted house, and the most perfectly eerie atmosphere - perfect for fans of Erin Sterling and Lana Harper!'One of the most heartwarming, growth building, wonderfully captivating books I've read in a long time. This paranormal romance is going down as one of my all time favourites . . . A slow burn, self-discovery filled [novel], full to the brim with magic and mystery' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review'An interesting, unique premise and I found myself spellbound by the endearingly lonely Hennessee House . . . the perfect cosy Autumn read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review______________________________________Lucky Hart has always had an affinity for the supernatural even if almost no one takes parapsychology seriously, and she's finally getting her big break! Hearing that there's a new show where every actor mysteriously quits after spending three nights inside Hennessee House, an old Victorian house with a notorious reputation, Lucky knows that this could be her moment.Having schemed her way onto the show to investigate, Lucky meets Maverick Phillips and chemistry instantly crackles between them. He challenges, supports, and sees her in ways no one ever has and their connection is so palpable, everyone notices it . . . including Hennesee House.It may be early days, but their new romance soon has a challenger: the lonely, sentient house, desperate for Lucky's undivided attention. And when all of Lucky's plans start to backfire, she realizes that if she wants to have it all, she'll have to risk everything.After all, everyone deserves a happily ever after, even lonesome old houses with haunted hearts.'This hauntingly funny rom-com is filled with interesting, fully developed characters (including the house). The dialogue is witty, and the interactions between characters are realistic to the personalities the author has created' LIBRARY JOURNAL

In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia's life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight - but she doesn't - and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighbouring kingdom - to a prince she has never met. On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - even as she finds herself falling in love.