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Consider Me by Becka Mack.

Play With Me by Becka Mack.

In the ice-hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, the star goalie discovers the family he’s always wanted when he falls in love with a single mother.When it comes to dating, Adam Lockwood wouldn’t know luck if it hit him in the face. After an epic failure of a relationship and a string of dates gone wrong, the thought of being vulnerable with someone is terrifying – most people only see him as a professional athlete. But when his dog runs down Rosie, a beautiful woman with a blush as pink as her hair, she doesn’t seem to have a clue who he is, and Adam seizes the opportunity for what it is: a chance to be himself.Rosie Wells has her hands full as a single mother and fourth-year veterinarian student, and she certainly wouldn’t know a hockey player if she ran into one. She doesn’t have time to date, and she’s fiercely protective of her little family. But when a chance encounter leads her to Adam, she knows he’s worth risking her heart.The only problem? Adam is used to wearing a mask – he’s a goalie, after all. And as he holds onto a secret that threatens to unravel him and destroy his new family, he’s at risk of losing more than ever before.‘Mack proves it is in fact always the quiet ones. Another deliciously sexy and honest story of friendship, family, and falling in love.’ Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker

In the ice-hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, the ultimate player turns romantic in order to win over the woman he is desperate to be with.Carter Beckett is the NHL’s best player – both on and off the ice. His career is at its peak, his team is performing better than ever, and there’s no shortage of women to spend the night with. What more could he want?Olivia Parker isn’t new to professional hockey players, thanks to her best friend’s boyfriend, but she has no interest in dating one herself – no matter how hot he is. And anyway, she loves working as a teacher and hanging out with her best friend, drama-free. Why would she want to spend her time stroking the ego of an arrogant athlete?But once Carter meets Olivia, he can’t think of anyone else. Too bad for him, Olivia is hell-bent on keeping him at arm’s length, with no intention of giving into his charms. Perhaps it’s time for Carter to up his game … after all, nobody ever said he had to play fair.Sparks will fly as Carter does whatever it takes for Olivia to consider him.‘Becka Mack’s writing is endlessly sexy and funny. Consider Me will have you fanning yourself and googling your closest hockey team hangout.’ Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker

“Achingly romantic and soul-punchingly tender. I will be thinking about this story every day for the rest of my life.” B.K. Borison, bestselling author of First Time CallerFrom bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the final book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a couple who face an agonizing challenge that could bring them closer – or tear them apart.Cara Hunter is a self-made woman. Driven and fearless, she’s never lost a battle. In fact, the only time she’s fallen to her knees was, well … for him.Emmett Brodie might be one of hockey’s hottest players, but the moment he sees Cara, he’s reduced to a single word: hers. And he’ll stop at nothing to change her last name. With a love as all-encompassing and fierce as theirs, they become the ultimate power couple and the backbone of their family. But when they decide it’s time to have a baby, they discover their journey to conceiving will be anything but easy. As they face-off with infertility, a battle that strips them to their bones, they’ll see just how unshakeable their foundation really is.They thought they could survive anything together, but how do you survive when you’re barely breathing?

Ex-cop Grant Foxx's life is thrown into chaos when a beautiful woman with a dangerous secret begins working at his distillery in the first book in a bourbon-infused romantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder and lots of spice.Order Rumours & Whiskey, the first novel in the Women Whiskey series now!In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did ended up dead or so the rumour goes.Townies call it a curse. But I've lived it, and I won't survive it again. I'm not a cop anymore, but I've seen enough danger to know that Laney Young, the beautiful stranger who just showed up in my town, is running from something. She's lying about where she came from and what she's doing here.I don't want her near the quiet life I've made for myself, but she's everywhere: working at my distillery, living in our guest house, I can't avoid her. And the way she dishes out attitude from that pretty mouth of hers has me wanting things I've sworn to myself I'd never want again.When her past shows up and mingles too closely with mine, her lies begin to unravel. I mess up, dig too far, and get too close. Only two things have the power to keep her safe now: bourbon and lies.Tropes:Western/small-townRomantic suspenseSingle dadAlpha heroMarriage of convenienceEnemies to loversGrumpy x sunshineHe falls firstFound familyHidden identitySlow burn';SCREAMING!! This book had me feral, panting, and on the edge of my seat.' (5 star reader review)';I loved thisthe kind of book that leaves you immediately wanting the next one.' (5 star reader review)';This book is my holy grail, I will be raving about Bourbon & Lies for the rest of time.' (5 star reader review)

A cosy paranormal romance featuring a single dad, village politics, a nosy book club, and a rivalry that just might turn into romance – from the author of Fangs for Nothing and A Grave Mistake. Three things get vampire Augustin Durant’s undead blood boiling: zoning violations, littering on the village green, and Komal Ahuja. And the tension goes both ways: when Augustin takes their rivalry too far, Komal declares she’s running for mayor – against him.As the pair clash at debates, manage natural disasters and schmooze the vampire council visiting the village, Augustin realises he’s itching to sink his fangs into Komal for all the wrong reasons. She might be trying to steal the mayoral role from him, but she’s already stolen his heart.But if he lets Komal get too close, she’ll discover the secret that could destroy him: he has a daughter. A very cute but cheeky ten-year-old vampire, whose life will be in grave danger if anyone finds out she exists.Augustin won’t let anything happen to her. He needs Komal out of the village, and out of his business, before he falls utterly. The trouble is, she won’t go without a fight.

America promised opportunity. What it gave them was a battle to survive.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa See comes a sweeping and unforgettable novel of friendship, resilience and courage inspired by the true history of Chinese women in nineteenth-century America.In 1870, three women arrive in Los Angeles from China, each hoping for a better future.Dove, the sheltered daughter of a scholar, expects security through an arranged marriage. Petal, born into poverty and sold by her family, dreams of freedom. Moon, intelligent and educated, longs for a life defined by her abilities rather than society's judgment.Instead, they find themselves in a city shaped by violence, prejudice and growing anti-Chinese hatred.As they struggle to build new lives, each woman must confront heartbreak, betrayal and impossible choices. Then, when racial tensions explode in a horrifying act of brutality that will change Los Angeles forever, their strength, endurance and friendship are tested beyond anything they could have imagined.Bound together by hardship and hope, Dove, Petal and Moon must find the courage to claim their voices, fight for their futures and discover the extraordinary power of sisterhood in a world determined to silence them.A powerful, richly researched historical novel about survival, belonging and the bonds that sustain us through the darkest times, from the beloved author of The Island of Sea Women, Lady Tan's Circle of Women and Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane.

Mary Poppins meets Bridgerton in a blend of cosy fantasy, historical romance and humour, as a recently graduated nanny finds her supernatural abilities are little help when it comes to falling for the shy, mysterious inventor who happens to be her employer. For readers of Heather Fawcett, India Holton and Freya Marske.London, 1851: Emmeline Chase, twenty-five-year-old widow and recent graduate of the Parasol Academy for Exceptional Nannies and Governesses, is more high-spirited than her peers would like. Few graduates, however, could turn a mismanaged teleportation onto a duke’s rooftop into an offer of employment.Emmeline will need every trick in her nanny’s handbook to manage eccentric horologist Xavier Mason, Duke of St Lawrence, and his three rambunctious wards. Xavier’s charges have already sent two nannies packing thanks to frogs, firecrackers and general mayhem. And the duke has his own fair share of quirks, requiring absolute peace and quiet to work on his design for a clock to grace London’s Westminster Palace.Emmeline is determined to restore order to the duke’s household, but someone seems intent on sabotaging his plans. As she and Xavier work to identify the saboteur, Emmeline finds herself drawn to him, even though her nanny’s handbook forbids fraternising with employers. But she’s fairly sure the duke is falling under her spell, too…

A cosy paranormal romance, featuring a grumpy vampire and sunshine human, a meddling book club, a compelling murder mystery – and endless cups of tea.

Ace Foxx never planned to marry, until he has no choice but to strike a deal with Hadley Finch, the woman he swore to stay away from. Now he'll have to break his own rules in the final book in abourbon-infusedromantic suspense trilogy featuring mystery, murder, and lots of spice.Order Rumours & Whiskey, the first novel in the Women Whiskey series now!In Fiasco, Kentucky, there is one rule: never fall for a Foxx brother. Any woman who did, ended up dead or so the rumour goes.It isn't just small-town lore or neighbourhood gossip I've witnessed what happens when the men in my family get too comfortable. And with the responsibility of leading Foxx Bourbon on my shoulders, I'll go to any lengths to ensure the safety of my business and family.There's only one problem: Hadley Finch. An honorary member of my family and the daughter of a deplorable businessman. She's the woman I swore to stay away from in a bargain I never wanted to make, and now she's my wife.Hadley's always been the only person who pushes every last shred of my resolve. Before she was mine, I was fine protecting her from afar. It was never about being her hero or happy ending, but now, I crave both. Call it the Foxx curse or penance for my sins, but when all of it explodes and the lives of those I love are threatened, there are only two things I have left to bargain with: bourbon and proof.Tropes:Western/small-townRomantic suspenseSingle dadAlpha heroMarriage of convenienceEnemies to loversGrumpy x sunshineHe falls firstFound familyHidden identitySlow burn';This book was an absolute ride. I enjoyed every second. I died for their intimate scenes.' (5 star reader review)';Holy goddesses. This book was EVERYTHING!!!' (5 star reader review)';Infinity stars Ace & Hadley are absolute PERFECTION and will have you panting every while you read every single page.' (5 star reader review)

A scorching, emotional, suspenseful romance about secrets, second chances and the kind of love that hits harder than whiskey from the beloved author of the Bourbon Boys series.In Rumor, Tennessee, the Crowne women are at the centre of every whisper of salacious gossip. Everyone knows you can count on them for a shot of whiskey and a wild night, but their best kept secret is how they deliver quiet revenge . . .I survived a living nightmare. Forced to stay away from my sisters, I have to hide who I am and start over again. Until a sexy stranger messed everything up a charming jeweller with a sinful smile and far too many questions.Now, I'm back in my hometown, hiding my past and trying not to drown in the pressure to be the old me. Especially once I discover that the rumours swirling around my family aren't the work of bored townies, but hidden truths. And then he turns up again.Between a dead body, a missing cop and a job that's connected him to my family, Julian Colton insists on staying in town. I should keep my distance, but the thing is: even with layers of secrets between us, he soothes my anxious thoughts and feeds my touch-starved, broken body.When his past catches up with him, and mine threatens to repeat itself, it's rumours and whiskey that'll save us.

In a heartfelt homage to the beloved chef and MasterChef star Jock Zonfrillo, Recipes to Remember celebrates Jock’s profound passion for food.  Known for his infectious love of cooking, Jock touched countless lives with his vibrant spirit and unforgettable dishes. He was working on a cookbook at the time of his untimely passing and now, with the support of his family, it can finally be shared with the world. There are also recipes from some of Jock’s friends, including Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson, Marco Pierre White, Rick Stein, Maggie Beer, Christian Puglisi, Andy Allen and Jane Barnes.  From soul-warming pastas that reflect his Italian heritage, to Scottish breakfast and cherished family favourites, this collection of recipes offers a glimpse into Jock’s culinary journey and serves as a special tribute to the much-loved Australian chef.

‘A book like no other, beautifully braiding the poetry and practicalities of baking.’ Nigella LawsonNadine Ingram’s latest book features 50 utterly original, natural and romantic cakes that belong at the heart of every celebration. Her reliable cake recipes are written with the precision of a world-class pastry chef and warm encouragement of a countrywoman.To be a cake maker is to be woven into the sweetness of people’s lives, to bake layers of love crumbs as an exploration of romance, adventure and comfort. For Nadine Ingram, of beloved Sydney bakery Flour and Stone, it’s perfume, spice and fruit that awaken our senses and attract us to one another. In this book she honours the places and experiences that have formed us with a creative and soulful collection of cakes that are steeped in nature. Grounded in expert guidance, Love Crumbs will be an essential addition to your cookbook shelf for its unique, surprising and often dreamy flavour combinations.

In the ice-hockey romance that has taken TikTok by storm, a dedicated player struggles with the number one team rule: don’t go near the captain’s sister.Garrett Andersen knows that playing professional hockey requires absolute dedication to the rules. There’s just one rule he’s finding very difficult to follow: stay away from the captain’s younger sister.As a professional dancer, Jennie Beckett knows what it takes to excel. She prides herself on being every bit as confident and bold as her brother, sassy as hell, and the only person in charge of her pleasure. No wonder Garrett can’t stay away from her – even if he forgets how to form sentences whenever she’s around.When they become neighbours, Jennie and Garrett resolve to keep their distance from each other. But after several embarrassing run-ins, the connection between them only grows, so they decide to have some fun, no strings attached.But what if their feelings get in the way? After all, they’re only supposed to be playing with each other ...‘Funny, vulnerable, and relatable. Mack writes hot, steamy stories interweaved with real, raw emotions perfectly. Play with Me is a 10/10.’ Hannah Grace, bestselling author of Icebreaker

From bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the next book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a playboy defenseman and the team photographer who reforms him. Jaxon Riley is exceptional at three things: starting fights on the ice, picking up women post-game and going home to fulfill his role as the world’s best cat dad. Relationships, unfortunately, missed the list. Lennon Hayes is supposed to be on her honeymoon. Instead, she’s alone and single, vacationing next door to a surly tattooed man who ran his date off the resort. When a run-in at the bar results in a night of bickering and cocktails, she finds herself tumbling into bed with the enemy next door, then sneaking out before the sun comes up. Lennon’s plan to start over in a new city is going great, until she starts her new job. The job? The Vancouver Vipers’ new photographer. And the defenseman scowling at her from across the room? The one-night stand she wasn’t supposed to see again. Good thing neither of them are looking for anything serious… Right? Jaxon may not be used to falling, but if he’s going to go, he refuses to go alone. If he falls, he wants Lennon to fall with him.

A paradigm-shifting book that asks what the world might be like if divine feminine power had never been devalued. And shows us how it is being reclaimed.Gardener. Gossip. Spinster. Healer. Nymph . . . Witch.For centuries, the work of women was viewed with suspicion. Their knowledge of bodies, nature, and community posed a threat to a masculine order. To men who saw them as something to be contained and controlled.Good Witchtakes us back hundreds of years to the dark times when witch hunts were sweeping Europe and North America. From Salem to England, Scotland to the northern corners of Norway, tens of thousands of women were persecuted, prosecuted and killed.Today, we can still feel the legacy of the witch hunts: In the way the natural world has been degraded. In the way humans have become disengaged from the things that make us truly happy. A campaign of disenchantment has sought to disconnect us from the earth and from each other.But enchantment was never truly lost.Across the globe, women are reclaiming the skills, practices and stories that masculine societies have tried so hard to diminish or dismiss. Here, Tonti shows us how a return to feminine power is what the world desperately needs now, more than ever.Good Witchis history and manifesto, reckoning and celebration. It is a powerful exploration of what was lost. And what can be reclaimed.

A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens.  From reckless drug addict to one of Australia’s top chefs and television stars: MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo's powerful life story will shock and inspire.  Jock’s life spiralled out of control when he tried heroin for the first time as a teenager while growing up in 1980s Glasgow. For years he balanced a career as a rising star amongst legendary chefs with a crippling drug addiction that took him down many dark paths.  Fired from his job at a Michelin star restaurant in Chester, England, after a foul-mouthed rant, Jock made his way to London looking for work and found himself in front of the legendary Marco Pierre White. He credits White for saving his life, but Jock continued to struggle with addiction in a world of excess, celebrity, and cut-throat ambition.  On New Year’s Eve 1999, Jock shot up his last shot of heroin before boarding a plane to Sydney, where he would find passion and new meaning in life in the most unexpected places. There would be more struggles ahead, including two failed marriages, the closure of his prized restaurant during COVID-19, his time on-country, and some very public battles.​This is the unforgettable story of an incredible life cut short too soon.Praise for Last Shot'I’ve known Jock for 25 years. He is not only a great mate but an incredibly talented chef - in Australia and around the world. Last Shot really shows how resilient Jock is and how far he has come in his personal and professional life. I’m inspired by how brave Jock has been for putting this biography out there. I couldn’t put it down. Loved it!’ Matt Moran  ‘Zonfrillo climbed his way to the top of the gastronomic ladder only to abdicate his position. He still inspires chefs worldwide.’ Marco Pierre White  ‘An amazingly candid story of a prolific but complicated chef who made it back from the brink despite the obstacles, surely one of the best comeback stories there is!’ Gordon Ramsay‘Jock absolutely lives and breathes his passion for food, which began in childhood. And between the incredible ups and downs of his life that we read about in Last Shot, what really comes through for me is his search for knowledge of Indigenous foods – I so admire how the depth of his learning combined with his amazing skill and creativity has allowed him to celebrate the uniqueness of the cultures he has embraced.’ Maggie Beer AO

A moving and heart-rending debut about a grieving woman who moves to a charming small town and finds healing, friendship and love, from multi-million-copy bestselling poet Courtney Peppernell.Bestselling author and poet Wren Paisley is a mess after the untimely death of her fiancée Lucy in a tragic car crash that left a young bystander paralysed. Unable to escape the media frenzy swarming her brownstone, Wren goes on a road trip with no destination in mind, until she hits Everston, Colorado. Everston is charming, the people are kind and, most importantly, no one knows who she is. It feels fortuitous – and a little dangerous – when she learns that the local library holds a weekly grief support group that reads, of all things, poetry. Hesitantly, she joins and slowly begins to build community with the other members, including Henry, a librarian mourning the loss of his brother, Emerson, a young woman recovering from a traumatic accident, and Olivia, a grieving reporter who gives her butterflies. Finally, she can breathe again.But not for long. As she grows closer to new friends and a possible new love, her past comes barreling back into focus. How long can she keep her old life in the rearview? Will she be able to build a new life in Everston, or will it all come crashing down when new truths come to light?

Host of Mamamia’s No Filter Kate Langbroek tells all in this deliciously funny and inspiring memoir about moving to Italy with her family to seek la dolce vita. ‘A wonderful story, beautifully written, filled with heart and humour’ Liane Moriarty (reviewing Ciao Bella! on 3pm Pick Up, KIIS 1065)I wasn’t looking to fall in love. It just happened. There were moments, encounters as fleeting as feelings. Sometimes – tellingly – they emerged from chaos.   When Kate Langbroek first dreamed of moving to Italy, she imagined a magnificent sun-drenched pastiche of long lunches and wandering through cobbled laneways clutching a loaf of crusty bread and a bottle of wine, Sophia Loren-style, while handsome men called out ‘Ciao Bella!’   In the stark light of day the dream Kate shared with her husband Peter after an idyllic holiday in Italy seemed like madness. They didn’t speak Italian. They knew no one in Italy. They had four children. Kate also had the best job in the world on a top-rating radio show with her longtime friend, Dave Hughes.   But the siren song of Italy was irresistible. This would be the adventure of a lifetime, a precious opportunity to spend more time with their children – Lewis, Sunday, Artie and Jannie – and it came from a deep well inside to seize life after they almost lost Lewis to leukaemia.  Ciao Bella! is about having a dream and living it as Kate shares the sublime joys and utter chaos of adapting to a new life in Bologna, what you discover about yourself when you are a stranger in a strange land, and how she fell in love. With a country.   Deliciously funny, insightful and often deeply moving, Ciao Bella! is Kate’s love letter to Italy and her family. It is also a glorious reminder of what Italians can teach us about living life to the full – and what really matters when the world goes to hell in a handbasket.