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From critically acclaimed, bestselling author M.K. Lobb comes a noir romantic fantasy set in a world in which sin is a fatal disease, and the rich hire the poor to carry out their basest instincts—until the forbidden romance between a sinner and a mysterious figure threatens to destroy everything.Nothing is sacred for those willing to pay the price… In Valestadt, everything has a price. Sin leaves its mark in the form of the Bloodrot, a slow-creeping disease that leads to madness, then death. The rich outsource their violence. The poor sell theirs and suffer the cost. Talin Keller is a sinner. Employed by the holiest man in the city, the Prophet, she stains her hands so his can stay clean. But with her Bloodrot rapidly advancing, Talin knows her next job could be her last. Then a new assignment puts Talin on a collision course with the Warden, a shadowy figure whose name is spoken like a warning. If she can get close, she can trade his life for her own freedom—and escape the death her sins have promised. That is, if she can stay steady on the knife’s edge. Because Talin is dangerously drawn to the Warden. He is sharp, cruel, and whatever blazes in him sparks against every dark part of her. If she isn’t careful, her plans will burn.As savior and sinner tangle, Talin uncovers a conspiracy tied to the past she thought dead. And in Valestadt, where sin is currency, she’ll have to decide what she’s willing to pay to survive.

Dark academia meets a fresh twist on the legend of Atlantis in this adventurous historical romantasy inspired by Sri Lankan mythology, for readers of A Study in Drowning and Heavenly Bodies.Find the lost academy. Rewrite destiny. Fall for a cursed god?In rain-soaked Kelaniya, Savera refuses to be sacrificed to the sea god. Her last hope of survival lies in legend—find the sunken island of Kumari Kandam, and with it the Academy of Revision, where gods once rewrote fate itself. If she can find it, she can rewrite her ending. But only one being is rumored to know the way.Sohon once was a heavenly scribe worshipped for his knowledge. Now, history has buried him under myths so monstrous, he’d rather not be remembered at all. To vanish for good, he must destroy the last record of himself, archived within the academy’s library. When Savera’s desperate prayer reaches him, he offers a bargain: he’ll lead her to the academy…if she takes him with her.Hunted by soldiers and a vengeful sea god, they flee across treacherous seas, bound by a false marriage and a growing attraction neither of them can afford. In stolen glances and shared nights, Savera begins to see the man beneath the myth; Sohon sees something far more dangerous: a reason to exist.But the academy was never meant to be resurfaced. Within its shadowed halls and endless scrolls lies a magic that demands sacrifice. To claim it, Savera may have to choose between the destiny she’s fought for and the god she was never meant to love.

*Now a Netflix original series**International bestseller and TikTok sensation****Two heartbroken people from totally different worlds go on the fake-dating vacation of a lifetime. What could possibly go wrong?Margot Ortega always struggled to be the princess in her own fairytale: a successful career, a huge salary, a gorgeous apartment, and a perfect fiancé. But on her wedding day, she suffers a major panic attack and has to call it off.Devastated and ashamed, Margot decides to drown her sufferings in a mad night of alcohol and dancing. The next day, she returns to the sleazy club to retrieve her sister's cell phone, and has a crazy encounter with David Sánchez: the handsome, fun-loving bartender who recognises the sadness in Margot’s eyes.To make his ex jealous, David persuades Margot to pretend to be his new girlfriend. Together, they conspire to help each other get their exes back. Little do they know how much fun they'll have and how much they'll complicate their lives.A trip to Greece together that Margot sees as a much-needed getaway creates an unexpected connection and depth of intimacy between them. What starts as a simple escape for fun and adventure becomes complicated and devastating. The depth of their feelings will pull the two lovers in different directions and force them to make a life-altering decision.Full of joy, angst and heartfelt humour, A Perfect Story is full of sizzling heat and fiery passion, and is sure to make you cry and laugh in equal measure. This fun, sexy vacation to the Mediterranean is perfect for fans of emotional romances by the likes of Lucy Score and Abby Jimenez. TropesOpposites AttractFake DatingMeet CuteHoliday RomanceForbidden Romance

LIMITED TIME DELUXE EDITIONFrom bestselling author Talia Hibbert comes a story of wicked royals, fake engagements, and the fed-up office worker trapped in the midst of it all.Cherry Neita is thirty, flirty, and done with men. As far as she can tell, they’re overrated, overpaid, and underperforming—in every area of life. But a girl has needs, and the smoking-hot stranger she just met at the office seems like the perfect one-night stand…Prince Ruben of Helgmøre is reckless, dominant, and famously filthy. The outcast royal is rebuilding his reputation—all for a good cause—but he can’t resist a pretty face. And bossy whirlwind Cherry’s got the face, the body, and the attitude to make Ruben’s convictions crumble. Even better, when she propositions him, she has no idea who he really is.But when paparazzi catch the pair, erm, kissing in an alleyway, Ruben’s anonymity disappears faster than Cherry’s knickers. Now the press is in uproar, the palace is outraged, and Ruben’s reputation is back in the gutter. There’s only one way to turn this disaster around—and it involves Cherry, some big fat lies, and a flashy diamond ring. On her left hand.Unfortunately, Cherry isn’t pleased with Ruben’s "fake engagement" scheme…and neither is the king.

From the author of The Holiday Mix-Up comes a delightful Christmas romance steeped in magical realism, perfect for fans of Groundhog Day and Miracle on 34th Street.Annie Jones finds herself repeatedly living through Christmas Eve until she finally gets it right, discovering family-through-community and love along the way.***Annie Jones works hard designing windows for iconic New York City department store Lawson's Finest. So when her Christmas window display gets upended by some rambunctious kids on Christmas Eve, the all-too-realistic store Santa gives Annie a little decorating tip on how to start over. With help from friendly security guard Braden Tate, Annie repairs the damage and heads home. But when she wakes the next morning, she's bewildered to find that it isn't Christmas Day at all, but Christmas Eve all over again.Trapped in a time loop, Annie doesn't know how she'll ever make it back to the present. Luckily, she has an infinite number of chances to get things right. As little everyday choices bring her closer to Braden and to Christmas Day, Annie starts to picture what her new life – one full of friendship, love, and community – could look like.This heartwarming time travel holiday romance is full of feel-good Christmas magic, and shows that a second chance can lead to life-changing and beautiful experiences – even in unlikely places.TropesChristmas RomanceHoliday RomanceMagical RealismSecond Chance RomanceGroundhog DayTime Travel RomanceSoulmatesPraise for The Holiday Mix-Up:"Fans of Hallmark movies will appreciate this wholesome holiday offering." – Library Journal"Baird excels at capturing the warmhearted and somewhat kooky dynamic… This is a delight." – Publishers Weekly

Galaxy Quest meets Roswell in this quirky sci-fi rom-com from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre.He's stranded. He's desperate. He's not looking for love.Alien Tamzir Jaarn, a.k.a. Seeker, is paying the price for risking an illicit holiday on an interdicted planet. His ride off-world never showed, and he's been stranded on Earth for nearly a year. His gear is breaking down, food is becoming a problem, and if his camouflage unit fritzes, he'll wind up in a government lab.But he's met some cool humans online, and they've invited him to the biggest space-themed convention around. Why not make memories with them while he figures out how to get home?Space Con or bust!She's nerdy. She's flirty. She's ready for romance.Jennette Hammond is an endearing weirdo, voted most likely to bang an alien in high school. Her house is full of gray man collectibles, adorable tentacle monsters, and yes, in college, she volunteered for a SETI-type program. Not that she's ever had any close encounters of the sexy, alien kind. Heck, she's never even been able to convince anyone to attend Space Con.But that's about to change. Finally, she has online friends who have agreed to go, and it will be a romp to remember—and she'll finally put a face to the name of her longtime crush, Seeker.When alien meets adorkable, they're destined for an out-of-this-world affair…

She makes a pact to seduce one man. She never plans to fall for another. When Laken Viera comes to Breakers Island—a place known for cliffside mansions and old-money families—she’s looking for a fresh start after the worst year of her life. Her friend Portia scores her a summer job at her family’s lobster business. What Laken doesn’t expect is Rhett Jordan—a cocky, infuriating deckhand who seems to take pleasure in getting under her skin. Their constant arguments on the dock turn into late nights, dangerous chemistry, and hot rides on the back of his motorcycle. The more time she spends with Rhett, the more Breaker’s Island starts to feel like where she belongs. There’s just one problem: the job wasn’t the only reason she came to the island. Laken made a promise to her friend Portia—to get close to Rhett’s wealthy boss, the man Portia believes was responsible for her brother’s boating accident, and find out what really happened that night. It was supposed to be simple. Temporary. Just a favor for someone who’d once come to her rescue. Rhett was never part of the plan. Keeping her word could mean losing Rhett. Breaking it could cost her both the man she’s falling for and the friend who brought her to the island in the first place. But on Breakers Island, secrets don’t stay buried—and sometimes love changes even the best-laid plans.

WHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because he knows how to pitch a tent.TROPES: Tall, dark & (adorably) grumpy hero charmed by heroine despite himself; quirky small mountain town; gorgeous Colorado Rocky wilderness; only one sleeping bag; slow burn to clothes melting off spice; extreme competence; a few (somewhat) minor explosions.CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN MANWhen Dahlia Weathersby's sister disappears on what should have been a simple day hike, Dahlia immediately heads deep into the Colorado Rockies to find her. Knowing she'll never survive the mountains alone, she convinces the local hermit—adorably grouchy survival expert Winston Dane—to be her guide. All it takes is a good helping of Dahlia's charm…and just the teeniest bit of blackmail…before she's got all six-foot-something of him wrapped around her finger.Winston Dane should know better than to follow beautiful city girl Dahlia deep into the mountains, but it’s not like he could let her go alone. She may be as clever as she is unsettlingly hot, but the Rockies are no place for the uninitiated. And, fine, maybe being around Dahlia makes him forget why he’d decided being the local grouch was the only route for him in the first place.Every step is a new adventure…and a new coal in the simmering fire of their attraction. But with everything the wilderness has to throw at them, it'll take more than charm and some city girl ingenuity to make this trek anything but a disaster waiting to happen…and an adventure she'll never forget."Fish Out of Water reads like a sexy Sherlock Holmes, and is the most fun I’ve had in ages. The only hiking I want to do is up Winston Dane’s thighs." — Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling authorBooks By Katie Ruggle:Fish Out of WaterThe Scenic Route

A.J. Fikry meets The Bookish Life of Nina Hill in this charming, hilarious, and moving novel about the way books bring lonely souls together.Two young lovers. Sixty long years. One bookish mystery worth solving.Librarian Chloe Sampson has been struggling: to take care of her three younger siblings, to find herself, to make ends meet. She’s just about at the end of her rope when she stumbles across a rare edition of a book from the 1960s. Deciding it’s a sign of her luck turning, she takes it home with her—only to be shocked when her cranky hermit of a neighbor swoops in and offers to buy it for an exorbitant price. Intrigued, Chloe takes a closer look at the book only to find notes scribbled in the margins between two young lovers back when the book was new…one of whom is almost definitely Jasper Holmes, the curmudgeon next door.When she begins following the clues left behind, she discovers this isn’t the only old book in town filled with romantic marginalia. This kickstarts a literary scavenger hunt that Chloe is determined to see through to the end. What happened to the two tragic lovers who corresponded in the margins of so many different library books? And what does it have to do with the old, sad man next door—who only now has begun to open his home and heart to Chloe and her siblings?In a romantic tale that spans the decades, Chloe discovers that there’s much more to her grouchy old neighbor than meets the eye. And in allowing herself to accept the unexpected friendship he offers, she learns that some love stories begin in the unlikeliest of places.

HOW TO UPEND YOUR LIFE:Get fired by gross, handsy bossFail to do laundry (again)Be mistaken for famous Chinese actressFall head-first into glitzy new worldGracie Reed is doing just fine. Sure, she was fired by her overly "friendly" boss, and yes she still hasn't gotten her mother into the nursing home of their dreams, but she's healthy, she's (somewhat) happy, and she's (mostly) holding it all together.But when a mysterious SUV pulls up beside her, revealing Chinese cinema's golden couple Wei Fangli and Sam Yao, Gracie's world is turned on its head. The famous actress has a proposition: due to their uncanny resemblance, Fangli wants Gracie to be her stand-in. The catch? Gracie will have to be escorted by Sam, the most attractive-and infuriating-man Gracie's ever met.If it means getting the money she needs for her mother, Gracie's in. Soon Gracie moves into a world of luxury she never knew existed. But resisting Sam, and playing the role of an elegant movie star, proves more difficult than she ever imagined-especially when she learns the real reason Fangli so desperately needs her help. In the end all the lists in the world won't be able to help Gracie keep up this elaborate ruse without losing herself...and her heart.

He's always been the token gay best friend. Now, stuck between a warring bride and groom hurtling toward their one perfect day, he's finally ready to focus on something new: himself.Domenic Marino has become an expert at code-switching between the hypermasculine and ultrafeminine worlds of his two soon-to-be-wed best friends. But this summer-reeling from his own failed engagement and tasked with attending their bachelor and bachelorette parties-he's anxious over having to play both sides.The pressure is on. The bride wants Dom to keep things clean. The groom wants Dom to "let loose" with the guys. And Dom just wants to get out of this whole mess with his friendships intact.But once the rowdy groomsmen show up at the beach house-including a surprise visit from the groom's old frat brother, handsome and charming PGA star Bucky Graham-chaos (and unexpected romance) quickly ensues. By the time Dom returns for the bachelorette party, he's accumulated a laundry list of secrets that threaten to destroy everything-from the wedding, to Bucky's career, to the one thing Dom hasn't been paying nearly enough attention to lately: his own life.

Enemies. Coworkers. Accidental Icons.Dr. Ben Song likes his life orderly, predictable, and blissfully private. By day, he's a forensic anthropologist running a controversial research project. By night, he's the anonymous author of a bestselling cozy mystery series. What he absolutely doesn't need? One viral moment turning him into the internet's new favorite grumpy heartthrob.Lauren Wei has built her career in the spotlight—and paid for it. A former teen star turned serious filmmaker, she's determined to prove she's more than her past persona. With her first feature film about to premiere and a press tour that could make or break her future, she can't afford distractions. Especially not the brilliant, infuriating author whose book she adapted…and whose visibly unimpressed reaction to her movie just made him a viral meme.When the studio forces Ben and Lauren to share the press circuit to capitalize on the moment, sparks fly. But between industry politics, public scrutiny, and a growing sense they might actually be perfectly imperfect for each other after all, their reluctant partnership soon turns into something far more complicated…