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A Saxon maiden Bound to a Viking warrior Part of To Wed a Viking. The conquering Danes have taken everything from Elswyth – even her mother. So, despite the uneasy truce between their people, she knows where her loyalties lie. Until she meets towering Rolfe, leader of the opposing forces. Her mind knows this muscled Viking is her enemy. So why is her traitorous body so tempted by his suggestion that she become his wife?

Their engagement is accidental. Indulging their passion is deliberate… Commanding tycoon Matias Silva is less long-term romance, more million-dollar business deals. Until his sweet childhood friend Georgie White anxiously confesses his family believe they’re engaged. Matias never does anything by halves, if they’re going to pretend, he’s all in. Whisking Georgie to his sprawling coastal mansion, he’ll ensure everyone believes their charade. But discovering Georgie’s true innocence, suddenly makes their fake relationship feel unexpectedly—deliciously!—real…

Can the magic of Christmas… …teach them to love again! In this Pups that Make Miracles story, vet Esme Ross-Wylde simply wants to offer A&E consultant Max Kirkpatrick the proceeds from her charity ball to keep his Plants and Paws therapy unit open. Until this lone-wolf doc reawakens all her senses! Dangerous ground for Esme who’s vowed never to love again… Can a week together at her castle this Christmas heal their wounded hearts?

He needs to resist her… Happy-go-lucky Trish has nothing in common with her grumpy new boss—and brother’s best friend—Cameron, but their red-hot chemistry is undeniable! A stolen kiss sets them both on fire. Can this unlikely couple turn their desire into something more?

From making his bed… To sharing it! Charismatic Jake Sanderson has always flustered shy housekeeper Abby Jenkins. She deliberately avoids his intoxicating presence while she's cleaning his Sydney mansion. Until, after an emotional encounter, she glimpses another side to her enigmatic boss… Being suddenly swept into Jake’s world—and his arms!—is an eye-opening experience for widow Abby. Exhilarated by their thrilling chemistry, she’s finally emerging from the shadows of her grief, more confident than before. But when Jake’s number one rule is no long-term relationships, how can ordinary maid Abby possibly tame the wild billionaire?

'Become my concubine. ' But never his wife…? Part of To Wed a Viking: Saxon maiden Ellan would rather wed a Dane than be forced into marriage by her father. In fact, she has one Dane in mind. But strong warrior Aevir has been ordered to marry for duty – all he can offer Ellan is a place as his concubine! She may be bold, but Ellan can never accept that! Even if his burning kisses make it incredibly tempting…

A high-profile trial turns lethal…The next exciting Lone Star Justice novel. Presiding over the trial of a powerful drug cartel member, Judge Aubrey Madison finds her life threatened, and Texas Ranger Sean McNair isn't taking any chances. Protecting the widow and her twins comes naturally to Sean- too naturally for a guy who's convinced he shouldn't have a family. But he can't help wishing for a future with Aubrey…if he can keep her alive.

‘A five star, unputdownable thriller that had me gripped from the very first page… I read it in one sitting!’ Caz Finlay, author of The Boss Shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger award Whatever you do, don’t open the door… By day, Ellie Power has a normal life. She has a stable home, a loving boyfriend, a future. But at night, she suffers from a sleep disorder. She becomes angry, unpredictable, violent. Her mother locks Ellie in her bedroom every night, to keep them both safe. Then one morning, Ellie wakes up, horrified to find the lock on her bedroom door smashed from the inside. She is covered in injuries, unable to remember anything about the night before. And her boyfriend Matt is nowhere to be found… Praise for Lock Me In ‘Intricately plotted, beautifully written’ Harriet Tyce, author of Blood Orange ‘This ambitious and wide-reaching novel had me hooked from the very first page’ S. E. Lynes, author of The Women ‘One of the best debuts I have ever read’ Clare Empson, author of Him 'A flawlessly written, jaw-dropping, chilling and twisty psychological thriller' Sam Carrington, author of Saving Sophie ‘A disturbing psychological thriller’ Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours ‘The characters are fresh, the dialogue sharp’ G. D. Abson, author of Motherland ‘A stunning debut. Gripping, compelling and skilfully crafted’ N J Crosskey, author of Poster Boy

What if your stalker could become your saviour… The USA Today Bestseller ‘One word of advice when reading this book—trust no one’ Wendy Heard, author of Hunting Annabelle and Kill Club Badly scarred after the accident that killed her husband, Camilla Brown locks herself away from the world. Her only friendships are online, where everyone lives picture-perfect lives. In private Camilla can follow anyone she likes. And Camilla likes a lot. Especially her old school friend Valerie Hutchens. Camilla is obsessed with Valerie’s posts, her sickening joy for life, her horribly beautiful face. But then Camilla spots something strange in one of Valerie’s posts – a man’s face looking through her window, watching, waiting… And then Valerie goes missing. This suspenseful and intoxicating psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins, Black Mirror and Killing Eve. Readers are loving Like, Follow, Kill… ‘GO GET THIS BOOK!!!! This one was a definite page turner for me. The characters were developed perfectly and the plot just got more twisted page after page!’ Cheyenne, Netgalley reviewer ‘Wow what a ride this book was!!’ Misty, Netgalley reviewer ‘Loved it very much, fast paced and unexpected!’ K, Netgalley reviewer

A marriage of inconvenience For the buttoned-up Duke! Bound by convention, William Calthorpe, Duke of Aylsham is in search of a suitable bride to help raise his half-siblings. Despite his methodical approach to finding such a lady, he stumbles – quite literally – into free-thinking and rebellious bishop’s daughter Verity Wingate. And when they find themselves stranded overnight on a tiny island, compromising them completely, he knows exactly what he must do…

‘Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer When human remains are discovered under Bradford’s derelict Odeon car park, DS Nikita Parekh and her team are immediately called to the scene. Distracted by keeping her young nephew out of trouble, Nikki is relieved when the investigation is transferred to the Cold Case Unit, and she can finally focus on her family. But after the identity of the victim is revealed, she’s soon drawn back into the case. The dead man is a direct link to her painful past. As the body count begins to rise, Nikki must do everything she can to stop the killer in their tracks before anyone else gets hurt – even if it means digging up secrets she had long kept hidden… For readers of Angela Marsons and LJ Ross comes a gritty new crime series featuring bold, brave and ferocious D. S. Nikki Parekh. Readers LOVE Last Request: ‘I devoured this over two nights, literally not being able to put it down. ’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘Amazing… A story so twisted it makes your head spin in a good way. ’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘An excellent crime thriller… Entertaining and exciting and a particularly satisfying finale… Engrossing. ’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘Gripping from beginning to end, and I enjoyed each and every moment of it!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘From the first page to the last it kept you gripped. ’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘Great read!’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer ‘A cracking good read. ’ 5 stars, NetGalley reviewer

She came to sell a town… But she found a home Never in her wildest dreams could single mum Ella Monroe imagine co-inheriting the small town of Second Chance, Idaho – or falling for its curmudgeonly doctor, Noah Bishop. Despite his rough edges and protests for isolation, Noah has her believing in love at first sight again!