Badgelor has been patient, or at least as patient as a homicidal badger can be. With the celebration of Grebthar Day, it's finally time to go get Charles! Nothing is going to stop Jim and his companions, not even the signs of the Dark Overlord's return. This adventure could be Windfall's greatest yet, or it could be its absolute downfall. Views: 226
Youth, beauty, and the perils of fame combine in Zara Lisbon's Fake Plastic World, the suspenseful sequel to Fake Plastic Girl.How badly do you want to be famous? What—or who—would you sacrifice?These are the questions Justine Childs is forced to reckon with as the main suspect in the murder of It-girl Eva-Kate Kelly. Not long ago, Eva-Kate drew Justine into her orbit before meeting her untimely end in a Venice Beach canal. Prosecutors and the public want to know: Did Justine, now a social media darling in her own right, kill her celebrity best friend? Can anyone be trusted to tell the truth? Justine has always wanted people to know her name—but not all notoriety is created equal. Views: 226
'A perfectly paced and beautifully observed story of betrayal, guilt and regret. I really did race through it.' Emma Curtis, author of Keep Her Quiet'A heady, glamorous tale with a dark side - another compulsively readable thriller from Rebecca Reid.' Emma Rowley, author of You Can Trust MeHow far would you go to correct your worst mistake?When Chloe goes to university and meets wild, carefree Zadie, she is utterly seduced by her and her lifestyle. It doesn't take long for Chloe to ditch her studies in favour of all-night parties at Zadie's huge house off campus.But when something goes badly wrong one night and Zadie disappears in the aftermath, Chloe knows she should have done more to help her friend. It's something she'll always regret.Fifteen years later, Chloe finally gets the chance to make it right. But in order to do so, she'll have to put everything at stake . . . Praise for Rebecca Reid:'Will haunt you long... Views: 226
Her love was like a rebel bird no one could domesticate...Rosalie was always free. Being part of the Highland Travellers meant that she could sing, dance and enjoy life's wonders. But the day comes when she must make a choice: marry the man the tribe commands, or cut all ties with the only family she ever knew.As if things couldn't get more complicated, Rosalie falls to the hands of a Highlander so enticing, that will tempt her to a new life. Unbeknownst to her, the forbidden desire she feels is the least of her problems...Declan, Chief of Clan Macgregor was bound to loneliness. He inspired loyalty and admiration to his people but his heart never knew the music of love.After saving an unknown lass from certain death, Declan feels that she is the one. Until he sees her dancing and bewitching the crowds with a group of thieving gypsies...Is this mysterious woman just a seductress toying with his love? And why is there no record of where she came from?Desiring him was forbidden, but staying away from him was impossible... Views: 226
From the New York Times bestselling author of The House of the Spirits, this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in search of a place to call home. In the late 1930s, civil war grips Spain. When General Franco and his Fascists succeed in overthrowing the government, hundreds of thousands are forced to flee in a treacherous journey over the mountains to the French border. Among them is Roser, a pregnant young widow, who finds her life intertwined with that of Victor Dalmau, an army doctor and the brother of her deceased love. In order to survive, the two must unite in a marriage neither of them desires. Together with two thousand other refugees, they embark on the SS Winnipeg, a ship chartered by the poet Pablo Neruda, to Chile: "the long petal of sea and wine and snow." As unlikely partners, they embrace exile as the rest of Europe erupts in world war.... Views: 226
Escape to Cornwall this summer... The new book in the Porthmellow Harbour series, following A Perfect Cornish Summer and A Perfect Cornish Christmas, is available to pre-order now! Summer in Cornwall is the perfect time for a fresh start... Seven years ago, Marina Hudson's husband was lost at sea. She vowed to love Nate for the rest of her life – but when kind-hearted Lachlan arrives in Porthmellow, should she deny herself another chance at happiness? Tiff Trescott was living life to the full as a journalist in London – until her boyfriend's betrayal brought it all crashing down. Fleeing to her cousin Marina's cottage, Tiff feels like a fish-out-of-water. And when brooding local Dirk wins a day with her in a charity auction, she's thrown headfirst into Cornish life. This summer promises new beginnings for both Tiff and Marina. But are they too good to be true? Escape to Cornwall with this emotional, uplifting read. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley. Praise for... Views: 226
I finally learned how to use my powers, and just when things were starting to look up, I was attacked and everything changed.A student on a Dox-induced rampage ripped through the academy grounds just to get to me. Dozens were hurt, myself included, but with the help of my friends, I was able to put an end to the chaos. I barely escaped with my life, and I was happy that it was over, but something's been different since the attack.After I recovered, I noticed that my powers were no longer working as they should. Dr. Kresnik and Mr. Hoover said that everything's fine, but for some reason, it hurts to channel my energy, and when I do summon my flames, they're barely an ember.Everyone thinks I'm a hero because of what I did to stop that attack, but I don't feel like one. I feel a lot of things, but none of them are remotely heroic. If anything, I'm afraid.Things are changing, and I'd feel a lot better about it if my powers were back in commission. Even at my strongest, I was too weak to win on my own. If something were to happen now when the academy is vulnerable, I wouldn't stand a chance…and that's just the thing.Something is happening. The longer I stay here, the more I can see that things are beginning to shift.A change is coming, and I need to be prepared for whatever comes my way. We all do. Views: 226
