Collection: Adult

Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey in this sharp and sexy Regency Romance that begs the question: what if Cady and Regina just... kissed?

When Catherine Pine relocates to Bath in 1817, she comes face-to-face with her mother's arch nemesis and her daughter--the wildly popular Lady Rosalie. Twenty-five years after a horrible betrayal, Catherine's mother sees the perfect opportunity for revenge: Catherine must win the favor of Lady Rosalie's suitor and unofficial betrothed, the most eligible Mr. Dean.

Only Catherine soon discovers that Lady Rosalie is by far the wittiest, cleverest, most intriguing young woman Catherine's ever met, and she's instantly smitten. Which is a problem.

Meanwhile, Lady Rosalie feels trapped in her relationship with Mr. Dean and in her role as Bath's resident mean girl. But when she notices newcomer Catherine gunning for her spot as queen bee, Rosalie finally feels a spark again-something she absolutely doesn't want to extinguish.

As Rosalie and Catherine circle Mr. Dean, and their mothers force them into increasingly absurd contests of wit and feminine charms, the two women somehow find themselves falling for each other, scheme, by barb, by catty jab...

Is it possible that their sizzling rivalry can become a match to last?

Lambda Literary Award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy Sapphic rom-com about two rival publicists who are forced to work together when their mega-famous clients--a popstar and a quarterback--begin to date.

Poppy Peterson's life is finally back on track and she's thriving as the publicist of the NFL's most promising quarterback (and her childhood best friend), Cash Curran. So, she doesn't appreciate when he makes an impulsive and public pass at America's popstar darling, Lyric Adair. When Lyric's notorious publicist Rosaline Sinclair reaches out, Poppy is ready to face her wrath, but instead learns that Lyric is equally interested.

As Cash and Lyric embark on their ill-advised whirlwind romance, Poppy and Rosaline are forced together, each determined to protect their own client from the other. Poppy is frustrated by Rosaline's cool demeanor, while at the same time, as a legend in the industry, she's determined to impress her. But, no matter what she does, she can't shake the feeling that Rosaline doesn't like her.

That is until one steamy night, when the two women contend with their unexpected feelings and begin a messy romance of their own. But with paparazzi, tabloids, and stalker fans nipping at their heels, Poppy and Rosaline's loyalties will be tested in ways they could never expect.

A high energy, Sapphic, and deeply sexy romance, Playing for Keeps has everything readers expect from Alexandria Bellefleur and more!

Tropes:

workplace romanceforced proximitysecret relationshipfound familyhurt/comfort

Have a blast solving more than 80 large print crosswords that won't strain your eyes!

• The themes of the puzzles include music, pop culture, '70s fads, wordplay, fencing, and so much more.
• Entertaining and fun for beginning puzzlers or crosswords champions.
• Full answer key at the back of the book.
• Spiral bound, 192 pages.

DARK AMBITIONS

Trapped within the estate of the violent, unpredictable nobleman Yoon Seungho, painter Baek Na-kyum struggles to satisfy his new patron's desire for erotic art, having only completed a small handful of paintings. In order to force Na-kyum into submission, Seungho invites Na-kyum's beloved teacher, Jung In-hun, to join Na-kyum under his roof, using the promise of a government position to lure the ambitious scholar into his hands. But the arrival of In-hun only further complicates things for Na-kyum, as he becomes an unwitting pawn in schemes far beyond his understanding. Not long after, a depressed and drunk Na-kyum finds himself in the passionate embrace of a mysterious stranger. Is this his chance to finally convey his deepest feelings to the teacher he has admired for so long? Or has he crossed the line into far more dangerous territory?

'Horst is brilliant on the day-to-day details of investigation, while keeping tension to the end' SUNDAY TIMES

'Horst, a former Norwegian police detective, is often compared to Sweden's Henning Mankell for his moody, sweeping crime dramas' NEW YORK TIMES

If you loved Wallander, meet Wisting - your next Scandi crime obsession . . .

15 years ago, Simon Meier walked out of his house and was never seen again.

With no leads, the case quickly ran cold. Until now.

Because one day ago, politician Bernard Clausen died. And in his cabin on the Norwegian coast, police make a shocking discovery.

Boxes of bank notes, worth millions of dollars. Collecting dust.

Chief Inspector William Wisting thinks it could link to Meier's disappearance.

But solving both cases will mean working with an old adversary, and delving into a dark underworld - which leads closer to home than he could have imagined . . .

Fans of Jo Nesbo and Stieg Larsson will be captivated by this thrilling and atmospheric read from the award-winning Nordic crime writer.

'Plotting reigns supreme' Barry Forshaw, Financial Times
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'Jørn Lier Horst writes some of the best Scandinavian crime fiction . . . His books are superbly plotted and addictive, the characters wonderfully realized' Yrsa Sigurdardóttir

'One of the most brilliantly understated crime novelists writing today' Sunday Times

'Up there with the best of the Nordic crime writers' Marcel Berlin, The Times

THE INSPIRATION FOR THE TV SERIES WISTING FROM THE PRODUCERS BEHIND WALLANDER AND THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

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The last thing I expected when I found a trespasser bathing in my river was for it to be her...

Daisy Adair is forever my dream girl. From when we were best friends in high school to finding her now on my property, three kids in tow. She is gorgeous in every way possible. When she tells me she's on the run from her ex, I promise to do anything to keep them safe, even marry her to protect her kids.

I became a recluse for a reason, though. The life I chose is full of wickedness and peril. The last thing I need is the object of my every fantasy invading my space and risking her life because of me. But that single kiss at the altar rips through every barrier, our passion unleashed.

Now, living under the same roof blurs the lines I've drawn. Each glance of her down the hall and I am splintering. Each brush of her hand and I'm brought to my knees. Our future--bright, hopeful, and almost within reach--hovers on the edge of becoming real.

Until we discover the threat surrounding her is grimmer than either of us imagined. Now I'm fighting to save her and her children before our second chance at forever is burned to the ground...

Exploring themes of love, family, and parenthood, Husband of the Year is the finale of the Teachers in Love series.

"M.A. Wardell's stories are sweetness and spice wrapped into a big, warm hug." ―Alice Oseman, bestselling author of Heartstopper

Family isn't only about blood. It's about the people we choose.

Olan Stone wants nothing more than to spend the rest of his life with kindergarten teacher Marvin Block. And his daughter, Illona, can't wait to call Marvin her stepfather. They're bashert--meant to be. However, as the big day approaches, family tensions and unresolved issues put their future together in jeopardy.

Marvin thought he and Olan had everything all figured out. But he's realizing that their whirlwind romance may not be the foundation for a lifetime commitment after all. As they struggle through the changes that life is throwing their way, will they be drawn closer together or farther apart?

Living Folk Magic emphasizes that folk magic is something alive, vital, and modern. Discover practical and helpful information, regardless of your ethnic or spiritual background, to create a fulfilling and successful folk magic practice.

Folk magic exists in every culture and has been practiced since the dawn of time. It is more than casting a spell or creating a ritual. It is a way of life, a way of living, a way of perceiving the world and all within it. Living Folk Magic explains how to build an entire folk magic practice--from cleansing and protecting to blessing and cursing--and provides instructions on how to build altars (whether openly or secretly), practice divination, communicate with spirits, and more.

Supported by the "four pillars of magic," these elements serve to provide stability, structure, and protection:

Cleansing: to remove negative energy
Blessing: to imbue with love
Protecting: to charge with energy that repels evil
Defending: to combat evil

In Living Folk Magic, author Mary-Grace Fahrun seeks to share her magical perspective and processes in the hope of inspiring both beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

From Summer Lee, sock knitting guru and author of reader favorite The Sock Project, a fun new collection of patterns for making socks in every shape and size, all in her signature palette of neon bright colors

This colorful volume presents a variety of sock styles, from boot socks and ankle socks to loafer and cuffed styles, and a universe of techniques. Try your hand at cables, colorwork, ribs, and textured knitting with 25 easy-to-follow patterns, then customize your designs to make dozens of different looks!

Chapters offer traditional Scandinavian and European sock designs, mod designs that would make MoMA proud, and socks with whimsical motifs like mushrooms, sheep, and lobsters!

Socks are perennial favorites because they're addictively quick to make, require far less yarn than scarves or sweaters, and can be easily customized to fit. This patten collection provides a fun way to learn all sorts of techniques, and the instructions are progressive, meaning new knitters can start at the beginning and learn the basics before advancing to harder projects.

And experts can turn to the patterns they're most excited to make and dive right in.

Ash, a transmasculine queer youth, starts his first job as a sous-chef making bone broth for a ramen-noodle restaurant. But just as he is learning the ropes, Ash finds himself tying himself in knots to cover up an untimely death.

In this coming-of-age queer thriller, the young transmasculine Ash begins his transition into adult life by landing his first job at a ramen-noodle shop in London, prepping the bone broth.

But as the financial landscape shifts under Ash's feet, and after months of bonding with a series of challenging coworkers, everything suddenly stops dead. Literally. At a drunken staff party, Ash's bullying boss turns up dead, and everyone's been taking selfies with the corpse. Good thing Ash has already spent a year on the job . . .

Winner of the First Graphic Novel Award in the UK.

A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. When Cornelia's twin sisters are taken by the Wickermere Reaper, Mallory, Diana and Theodore must race against time to uncover the buried secrets of the Broadwicks before it's too late. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.

The summer after the events of The Undead Complex, the unthinkable finally happens - Cornelia's money is running out. Estranged from her family, furious at her parents following recent revelations, the Broadwick heir finds herself living on her own resources for the first time.

Meanwhile two crimes are rocking the Apparent community. The Wrackton Digger is stealing bodies from the cemetery, and a new serial killer - the Wickermere Reaper - has emerged. But when the Reaper snatches their next victims - Cornelia's twin sisters - she must return to her family's home, and seat of the Ghoul Council, to conduct the search.

With their resources split, and a ticking clock on the race to save the twins, The Undetectables must do what they do best - solve the strangest, most well-hidden magical mysteries to save the people they love.

A hotly-anticipated modern Gothic horror story of sexual obsession, medical abuse, and coercion masquerading as love, for fans of Carmen Maria Machado and Eliza Clark

"A chilling exploration of power, love and grief, written with incredible precision by a major talent" -- Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea

Based on a gruesome true story, this is a compelling, horrifying, and heartbreaking debut novel of sisterly love, sinister obsession, and the battle to control--and challenge--a perpetrator's twisted version of events.

Wilhelm von Tore is dying. As he looks back on his life he reflects on his youth in Dresden, his grandmother and his medical career during WWII. But mostly, he remembers his darling Luci, the dark-haired beauty promised to him years before they met.

Though only together for a few months in her first life, Wilhelm knows their love is written in the stars. And he ensures that death is only the beginning. But through the cracks in Wilhelm's story there is another voice-that of Gabriela, and she will not let this version of events go unchallenged. She tells instead the story of her fearless sister Luciana and the madman who robbed her from her grave.

Creepy yet intensely gripping, sinister yet shot through with mesmerizing beauty, this is the debut novel from Heather Parry, a rising literary star of the genre, longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize.

Reconnect with your intuition, heal gently, and manifest your dreams with intention--one season, one cycle, one phase at a time.

From Melody Godfred, author of the international bestseller Self Love Poetry for Thinkers & Feelers, comes Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation, a one-of-a-kind poetry book where the moon becomes your manifestation guide.

This isn't a book that pushes you forward. Moon Garden welcomes you home to yourself.

Inspired by the lunar cycles and set in an ethereal moon garden, this spiritual poetry collection combines deeply personal poems and meditative prose to help you slow down, soften, and realign--with your inner truth and the rhythm of nature.

Moon Garden reminds us that personal growth and emotional healing don't follow a straight line. Like nature, transformation unfolds like a garden, blooming in its own time. Whether you're in a season of planting, tending, harvesting, or rest, this book offers wisdom, encouragement, and space to reflect on where you are--and where you're meant to go next as you begin to move through the world with greater intention and presence.

More than a poetry book, Moon Garden: Poetry for Manifestation is a year-long companion for dream fulfillment and inner peace, guided by the quiet beauty of the night and the light that already lives within you.

Rebecca Solnit offers a thrilling account of the sheer breadth and scale of social, political, scientific, and cultural change over the past three quarters of a century.

In this sequel to her enduring bestseller Hope in the Dark, Solnit surveys a world that has changed dramatically since the year 1960. Despite the forces seeking to turn back the clock on history, change is not a possibility; it is an inevitability.

The changes amount to nothing less than dismantling an old civilization and building a new one, whose newness is often the return of the old ways and wisdoms. In this rising worldview, interconnection is a core idea and value. But because the transformation is obscured within a longer arc of history, its scale is seldom recognized.

While the white nationalist and authoritarian backlash drives individualism and isolation, this new world embraces antiracism, feminism, a more expansive understanding of gender, environmental thinking, scientific breakthroughs, and Indigenous and non-Western ideas, pointing toward a more interconnected, relational world.

* #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * MORE THAN 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!

A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life.

Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother's dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called "calorie restriction," eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, "Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn't tint hers?" She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.

In I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail--just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly, she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi ("Hi Gale!"), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I'm Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

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