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Hes waited years to claim her. Shes spent years denying what she needs. When danger strikes, his possession becomes her surrenderand her salvation.RENEGADEIve wanted Isla MacLeod since we were teenagersthe estate managers proud daughter who looked at me with equal parts fascination and resentment. She was forbidden then, too young and too good for someone like me. Now her fathers in prison, her lifes in ruins, and the people who used her as leverage think she knows secrets worth killing for. She needs protection whether she admits it or not. She needs me. And Im done waiting.ISLACallen Cavendish was supposed to stay in my pastthe wealthy boy who made my pulse race and my pride sting. But when my fathers former associates come hunting for information I dont have, Callen is suddenly everywhere: protective, commanding, refusing to let me push him away. He wants me to surrender, to trust him, to stop fighting. He wants to possess me. The terrifying part? I want it too. I want to stop being strong. I want to be his.

A brilliant new whodunnit from fan favourite E C Bateman, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! It may be the season of goodwill, but when auctioneer Felicia Grant finds herself in the frame for murder, suddenly life doesnt feel so festive. Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: Ideal for fans of Richard Osmans books this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses. Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery. A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery Im looking forward to the next book already! Mystery and intrigue written by a talented and gifted author. An absorbing murder mystery Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus. Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com

Between Childhood and ForeverFour years after first saving Everwood, Jennifer and Jerry are no longer children, at least not in the world they call home. Now fifteen and finally together, they are learning what it means to grow up, to love, and to imagine a future beyond magic. But Everwood has never truly let them go.When the Veil stirs again, they are drawn back into the world where they are forever eleven, where time stands still, but nothing feels the same. Their bond remains unbreakable, yet their hearts have changed, and Everwood no longer fits as easily as it once did. Stranger still, the boundaries between worlds begin to blur. Small cracks appear. People who should not know anything about magic begin to sense it.As they move between two lives, Jennifer and Jerry begin to question the very thing they have always fought to protect. Each return, each choice to hold on, may be weakening the Veil itself and feeding something far worse waiting beyond it.Caught between the world they are growing into and the one that shaped them, they must face a truth neither of them is ready to accept:Some connections are not meant to last forever.

»Writing Juárez« ist eine Reflektion über literarische Darstellungen von aktuellen Gewaltdynamiken an der nordmexikanischen Grenze. Tobias A. Jochum verbindet in seiner Studie feministische Anthropol

»Writing Juárez« ist eine Reflektion über literarische Darstellungen von aktuellen Gewaltdynamiken an der nordmexikanischen Grenze. Tobias A. Jochum verbindet in seiner Studie feministische Anthropol

All aboard for the most gripping cosy mystery of the year. Eight passengers board the train. Will any of them survive the journey?When ex-detective Midge McGowan embarks on a sleeper train to Scotland, shes hoping for a nice relaxing trip to enjoy the snowy highlands. Instead, the journey quickly turns into a nightmare.The train has a haunted history, as multiple witnesses have claimed to see a shadowy figure jumping out of the last carriage, before reappearing on board and repeating the loop.. One of the passengers is a mysterious prisoner on release from jail, who wont speak to anyone and remains locked in his cabin, with a guard posted on the door. And then the lights go out, the train stops, and someone turns up dead.Their body is found inside a locked carriage with no way in or out so how was the crime committed? Is this really the work of a ghost? Or has one of the guests just pulled off the perfect murder? The only thing Midge knows for sure is that not all of them will reach their destination alive...Readers love Emma Mason:One of the best books I have read in yearsFIVE-STAR READER REVIEWMidge is my heroFIVE-STAR READER REVIEWPerfect reading for a wet and windy afternoon. FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWI read this in two days ... I was hooked! FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWUtterly brilliant!FIVE-STAR READER REVIEWA masterclassFIVE-STAR READER REVIEWLoved this book from start to finish FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW

Pre-order the next DCI James Walker thriller now! Two women are discovered brutally murdered in a hot tub, their blood staining the water a vivid red. Nicola and Emily, friends taking a holiday break, have become victims of a frenzied attack. With no signs of forced entry and their phones missing, DCI James Walker is stumped. As he delves deeper into the case, James uncovers a tangled web of betrayal. Each new suspect he uncovers has a motive fit for murder, but can James unravel the mystery before there are more victims this holiday season? Readers cant put down Alex Pines winter crime: You know winter is coming when the latest Alex Pine novel drops Netgalley reviewer This is my favourite book in the series Netgalley reviewer What a fantastic bookthe killer is a surprise! Netgalley reviewer

In 1942, the Nazis came for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, the eleven-year-old daughter fled to the only person she trusted: her piano teacherThe author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of ordinary people in extraordinary times.Inspired by real events and people, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse tells the story of piano teacher and French Resistance operative, Andree Levallois, and the young girl she risks everything for.With the authorities closing in, Andree and the girl are caught in a desperate race to stay alive. Soon, they are separated, and so starts Andrees fight for survival. She is determined to return and honour her promise to save the girl who has been entrusted to her care.A remarkable story of survival and how love triumphed in that lawless hell. A phenomenonThe Times on The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Paris, June 1940. The Nazis are coming, and the City of Light is going dark.Claire Beaumont is a typist and translator at the Palais de Chaillot careful, logical, cautious by nature. But when German boots march down the Champs-Elysees, caution becomes a luxury she can no longer afford.What begins as whispered conversations among museum colleagues becomes something far more dangerous: an underground resistance network with women printing forbidden newspapers, smuggling downed pilots, and defying an occupation that grows more brutal by the day. One of those pilots is Kit Vane, a RAF flyer who escapes a German prison camp and makes his way to Paris. He expects a seasoned operative. Claire expects someone who needs rescuing. They are both wrong, and neither of them forgets it.But there is no time for what sparks between them, not with the Gestapo tightening its grip and a traitor hidden somewhere in their midst. When betrayal strikes, Claire discovers that survival demands more than intellect. It demands courage she never knew she had.From the shadowed streets of Montparnasse to a vineyard estate straddling the line between occupied and free France, The Last Light of Paris is a sweeping story of women who refused to surrender even when their country did.

From the author of Homeland, an emotionally gripping novel that blends a real-life event with an intimate portrayal of its aftermathInternational bestselling author Aramburu turns from the broad canvas of history to the private shadows of a Basque family shaken by unspeakable tragedy in this compact, intimate novel about trauma and it wake. Based on a real-life school explosion near Bilbao that killed fifty children in 1980, The Child follows one familyparents, grandparents, and the lost boy of the novels titleacross the long, painful arc of grief. Aramburus gift lays in his ability to portray ordinary people with extraordinary humanity: small gestures, fleeting thoughts, contradictory impulses, the quiet heroism of resilience. The grandfather who refuses to believe the boy is gone; the parents determined to "be strong"; the town that both remembers and forgetseach is rendered with exacting truth and tenderness, in unadorned, piercing prose.

A bloodstained room, a missing woman, a passionate affair gone wrong.September in London, and the city basks in a glorious Indian summer. Sherlock Holmes has more work than he can handle, and when the Home Office asks him to sniff out a plot by Russian assassins on radical politician George Dashing, Holmes and Watson find themselves distracted by more pressing cases.Meanwhile, there is scandal at the home of Dashings great political rival, Sir Henry Catanache. When Sir Henrys housemaid goes missing, leaving only a pool of blood behind, his son is the prime suspect. Can Sherlock discover the truth? Or will the Catanache family be rescued by Laurence Martin, a detective newly arrived in London who is dazzling society with some remarkable triumphs?

Available for pre-order now - the second book in the Royal Maids series that sees a young woman swap a Welsh mining town for Buckingham Palace!***Rosa Edwards is finally settling in her role as a Royal Maid - but are things as rosy as they seem with her new sweetheart? December 1944. Royal Maid Rosa Edwards is finally settled in her role at Buckingham Palace, working for the King and Queen as they lead the country through the war. But when her new sweetheart Jerry has a devastating accident her world is suddenly turned upside down. And she is no longer sure she truly knows him when he is visited in hospital by a mysterious young lady. Meanwhile, the new couple that Rosa has befriended against Jerrys wishes seem eager for a role at the palace to fulfil their patriotic duty. But could something more sinister be afoot?With VE Day on the horizon, it should be a time of joy. Can Rosa and Jerry put aside their differences, and deliver a celebration fit for a King?Praise for the Royal Maids series:A heartwarming tale of true friendship!Rosie GoodwinA gripping and heart warming read set in the royal palaceDaisy Styles

Discover the emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling historical fiction and family saga author._________________Liverpool, 1919.The Great War is over, but Polly Caveneys nightmare is only just beginning. And when a shocking discovery forces her to flee into the frozen night, danger shadows her every step.Seeking shelter in a travelling winter fair, Polly finds refuge inside one of the wagons - only to be faced with mortal danger. All seems lost until Fergus Farrell, the fair owners son, comes to her rescue, his steady kindness becoming her only anchor as the fair rolls south.But with Fergus belonging to the road and Polly to the settled world, their lives couldnt be more different. And the gulf separating them only grows as Pollys past continues to threaten their future.Will true love find a way? Or will her ghosts forever haunt her?_______________________WHY READERS LOVE KATIE FLYNN:Takes you on a journey of heartbreak and joyHard to put downHer characters are like old friendsHeartwarming romance

A long period of peace and stable relations between the worlds most powerful nations is coming to an end.Major wars have broken out in Europe and the Middle East, tensions are rising in East Asia, world leaders have spoken publicly about the possibility of a third world war, and intelligence agencies have never seen the world in a more dangerous and precarious state.Making use of Rachmans unique, unparalleled access to leaders in political and intelligence spheres around the globe and full of extremely well-informed and insightful analysis, WAR IS INTERESTED IN YOU explores how we got to this point in global affairs and, crucially, what happens next in this case, the increasing risk of global conflict.As Leon Trotsky once put it You may not be interested in war. But war is interested in you.

Featuring eight stories, with introductions from the actors and writers from the Whoniverse, including . . .Peter DavisonMandip GillCarole Ann FordSophie AldredKaty ManningInua ElamsThis is the ultimate collection of memories from across time and space.Somewhere out there, in the gaps between time and space, is a TARDIS like no other.In its console room, controls cover the walls and ceilings. And over the years Doctors and old friends have reunited here, to remember their travels, from the dawn of human history to distant alien worlds. They are like ripples on an eternal pond that are forever moving and forever repeating.Now you can discover eight incredible tales from the Memory TARDIS, scattered across the seasons of earth. Susan and the Doctor reminisce on a bonfire night to remember, Yasmin Khan and her old friend talk about terror at the summer solstice, and the Doctor and Clara remember Christmas and killer toys.

In her new book, Dame Judi Dench tells us of her life on the stage, on the screen, and, above all, behind the scenes...PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW.In this brand-new memoir, Judi takes us on a heartfelt and hilarious tour of her extraordinary life and career: from growing up in York and being miffed at not getting the part of Mary in the school Nativity, to walking the red carpets of Hollywood and garnering eight Oscar nominations. Yes despite the accolades, she has been accompanied by doubt. From the movie producer who said she had everything wrong with her face to the theatre director who advised her against doing sitcom. Is it any wonder she leaves a bag by the rehearsal room door in case she has to make a run for it? But stepping out of her comfort zone has been Judis guiding principle. And here, she reveals all in this heart-to-heart conversation. She tells stories of pranks (both on stage and off), dissects her greatest screen roles, shares tales of her joyful marriage to actor Michael Williams, as well as her passion for nature and animals.Written with her friend and writing partner Brendan OHea, this is Judis story: funny, honest, intimate, enlightening, surprising, moving and deeply inspiring. Over ninety years in the making, this is the story of Britains most beloved actor.

For these rivals, the chemistry is lethal.From the acclaimed author of Western romance HOMEBOUND comes a wickedly-funny, small town romance where two rival contract killers are hired for the same joband must pretend to be married to survive.Sabrina and Lawton go together as well as Dom Perignon and Frito pie. They have nothing in common except for the fact that they unalive people for a living.Sabrinas a clever, Manhattan darling with a penchant for poison-tipped manicures. Lawton is a reckless, down-and-dirty cowboy who isnt afraid to get the pigs involved in clean-up duty. They despise each other, and not just because of what happened two years ago.When theyre hired for the same surveillance job in cosy, postcard-perfect Wyoming, they quickly realize theyll have to stop tossing out death threats if they want to get it done. Theres only one problem . . . They have to pose as an oh-so-happily married couple to get close to their targets, which means strolling through pumpkin patches and smiling on horseback rides all while pretending theyre not fantasizing about what the other would look like in a coffin.Things get even messier when they start wondering if theyve walked into a dangerous trap. And, more importantly will they kill off any chance at something real before they make it out alive?You can expect . . .Forced proximity Fake Marriage Rivals to LoversCity-girl / Country-boy He falls firstTouch her and die

A festive collection of brand new crime stories set against the backdrop of Christmas, written by authors published by Bedford Square. From chilling mysteries hidden beneath twinkling lights, to dark secrets unfolding during the most wonderful time of the year, these tales prove that even the season of goodwill has a dangerous edge...With stories from: - Sara Paretsky - William Boyle - Donna Moore - Sophie Hannah - Hannah Morrissey - Paul Halter - Merle Nygate - Bonnie Burke-Patel - Gay Marris - Paul Waters - Leigh Russell - Samatha Lee Howe - Tony White - Alex Coombs - Hannah King - Nick Triplow - Kay Blythe - James GradyAnd more!

Old lies, new threats. The chickens have come home to roost.December in London, and Maximilian Cortado, the world famous violinist, has disappeared, the only clue being the unexpected delivery to his townhouse of a basket containing a live hen.When it emerges that a number of other notable members of society have been receiving similarly unexplained fowl, the deliveries begin to appear more sinister.Sherlock Holmes, however, seems more intrigued by a trivial incident in Sussex, where someone has been damaging Christmas trees intended for a local stately home. So when he is asked by the wife of a famous artist to investigate a robbery carried out twenty-three years before, Mrs Hudson sees an opportunity to assist.At the centre of that mystery is the Christmas Canary, a solid gold decoration of mesmerising beauty, hand-crafted for the fifth Lord Empingham. For years it had graced the top of the Christmas tree at Frawling Hall - until its mystifying disappearance broke the seventh Lords heart. Fowl deeds are afoot, but can Mrs Hudson restore the canary to its perch before its too late?

From the international supermodel, mother of successful businessman Elon Musk, and bestselling author Maye Musk comes an empowering, intimate, and inspiring exploration of reinvention that proves its never too late to embrace change, rewrite your story, and create a truly fabulous life. In her late seventies, Maye Musk is thriving like never before: walking runways, gracing magazine covers, and inspiring audiences worldwide. But her journey to success was anything but conventional. In Timeless, she shares her extraordinary story of resilience, adaptability and the courage it takes to embrace change at any age. With warmth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Maye reveals how she transformed her life again and again. She shares the behind-the-scenes story of her second and third, and fourth acts. From surviving a difficult marriage, to raising three children including visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk as a single mother, she built her career as a dietitian from the ground up, while modeling on the side to make ends meet. Reinvention wasnt a choice; it was her lifeline. After decades of overcoming hardship and starting over on three continents, Maye proved at fifty that a womans best years dont have an expiration date. She learned to thrive not in spite of her age, but because of it transforming her modeling career from catalog to couture in her sixties, and discovering the unexpected joy of becoming bolder with every decade. Along the way, she shares the lessons shes learned from leaving toxic relationships to asking for what you want, silencing fear, and welcoming new adventures. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the belief that lifes most extraordinary chapters can unfold at any age. Timeless is more than a memoir its a master class in reinvention, self-discovery, and the art of becoming unapologetically yourself. Maye Musks journey will inspire you to embrace your own possibilities, proving that the best is yet to come.