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Ancient Rome provides rich plunder for fantasy writers...Godstorm is a grand addition to the genre Daily MailThis startling alternative history takes us to a newly-imagined world... The result is a vivid, ferocious adventure Kim Stanley-RobinsonA highly original, vividly-imagined fantasy Roman Empire where oil is power Ruth DownieLOVE READING SCIFI/FANTASY BOOK OF THE MONTHA Female Gladiators Vow. A Stolen Child. A Storm to End EmpiresIn an oil-fuelled Roman Empire which never fell, Arrow a gladiatrix turned governess must rescue Livy, the child she never meant to love, a girl who could tear down the world.When Livy is abducted during a devastating Godstorm, Arrow must unleash years of the gladiator training shed sworn to forget in order to save her. Defying her owner, a heartless Consul, Arrow turns to her ex-lover and the illegal druid underworld in a desperate attempt to rescue the girl she has tried not to think of as her own.Her search will take her across Londinium, a city of petrol-powered chariots, to the pagan Old Town, and eventually the edge of the known world: the Amazon, where destiny and destruction intertwine.Facing battle and betrayal Arrow must choose: reclaim her past as a killeror risk everything for the child who might call her mother.She is the Sword.

He was trained to serve. He was praised for his silence. He was never taught how to live.Gareth is a knight respected for his discipline, feared for his restraint, and admired for his silence. He stands watch when others sleep, walks roads without complaint, and endures what others cannot. To the world, he is the ideal servant of honor.Inside, he is disappearing.Trained from youth to believe that silence is strength and obedience is virtue, Gareth has erased himself piece by piece until words no longer come, even when he wants them to. When a child asks him a simple question Why dont you talk? something fractures. What begins as an attempt to answer becomes a reckoning with everything he has lost.As Gareth moves through battlefields, prisons, villages, chapels, and finally to the edge of a cliff where life and death feel equally empty, he confronts the quiet violence of a system that rewards endurance while punishing humanity. When he can no longer speak, he begins to write, uncovering a testimony that was never meant to remain private.The Silent Knight is not a tale of heroic conquest or epic battles. It is a deeply human, psychological novel about silence mistaken for strength, honor that erases identity, and the slow, painful courage it takes to reclaim a voice.This is a story for readers who value emotional depth, philosophical reflection, and character-driven fiction that lingers long after the final page.

Another night rolls by at the Yatala hotel, and Jacob finds unexpected company while in the breakfast room. Turns out Bonnies looking for more than just a coffee and nice chat; shes alone here tonight and has her eyes set on Jacob and wont be satisfied until shes filled to the rim. What follows is a night of nonstop indulgence and pleasure.

...an intelligent take-down, but funny tooThe TimesHow To Be Well was made Welldoings Book of The Month.Peloton. Pilates. Biohacking. Colonics. Ashwagandha. How did we get here and how did the idea of wellness become integrated with womens lives?Penetrating and thought-provoking, this will cause readers to think twice before reaching for the latest purported cure-all. Publishers WeeklyA rollicking exploration of our desperation for wellness, our devotion to CBD, (and) self-care...deftly separating the gobbledygook from the truly transformative. Ariel Levy, author of The Rules Do Not ApplyToday, the wellness industry is a $3.7 trillion behemoth that touches us all. Amy Larocca takes readers into the communities that swear by their activated charcoal toothpaste and green juice enemas, explaining what each of these practices really is, and what the science says.Larocca holds a magnifying glass to alternative medicine and nouveau lifestyle prescriptions and tries a lot herself along the way ultimately delivering an assessment of how the wellness industry embodies our (gendered, class-based, racialised) perceptions of care and self-improvement, and how it preys on our unshakable fear of the unknown. She traces the history of how the beauty and fashion industries have peddled snake oil to women for decades, and why we keep coming back for more.

Superb ... Witty, assured, energisingly originalGUARDIANRazor-edged and emotionally rich ... Exquisite LUCY ROSE, AUTHOR OF THE LAMBA literary star in the makingMARIE CLAIRE***Introducing an outstanding new voice in literary fiction: a sensual, sharp, and utterly compelling campus novel about grief, reinvention, and the ripple effects of telling liesIf I ever woke up with an ungodly dread that I could change it all now, turn around, and confess I ignored it. I had never been good, and there was no point in trying now.On a small liberal arts campus in upstate New York, Charlotte begins her final year with a lie. Her father died over the summer, she says. Heart attack. Very sudden.Charlotte had never been close with her classmates but as she repeats her tale, their expressions soften into kindness. And so she learns there are things worth lying for: attention, affection, and, as she embarks on a relationship with fellow student Katarina, even love. All she needs to do is keep control of the threads that hold her lie and her life together.But six thousand miles away, alone in the grey two-up-two-down Staffordshire terrace she grew up in, her father is very much alive, watching television and drinking beer. Charlotte has always kept difficult truths at arms length, but his resolve to visit his distant daughter might just be the one thing she cant control.The kind of interior voice that ensnares you The art college campus novel Ive always wanted.... Grace Murray is one of those writers who you can devote yourself to CLAIRE KOHDA, AUTHOR OF WOMAN, EATING***GRACE MURRAY FEATURES ON THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG POWER LIST 2026***

*A REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB SELECTION!**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**NOW A MAJOR APPLE TV SERIES The Last Thing He Told Me. Season Two, based on The First Time I Saw Him, out now!*Get ready to be gripped by the edge-of-your seat new mystery thriller and long-awaited follow-up to the bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick, The Last Thing He Told Me.I could not stop flipping the pages Reese WitherspoonOut of this world Five stars Jennifer GarnerAction-packed and deeply felt incredible Mary Kubica, bestselling author of Local Woman Missing-----------HE DISAPPEARED. NOW HES BACK. AND THEY HAVE TO RUN.Five years ago, Hannahs husband Owen vanished without a trace, leaving Hannah and her stepdaughter Bailey to piece together a new life from the wreckage.When Hannah spots Owen at her Los Angeles exhibition silent, watching she knows immediately that the danger they once escaped has found them again.Then comes the message:GET OUT OF THE HOUSE. NOWHannah and Bailey are forced to go on the run in a relentless race to keep their past from catching up with them, pursued by enemies they cannot see and haunted by questions that have never been answered.Why has Owen returned? Who is hunting them?And can they finally uncover the truth before it destroys them all?-----------Praise for Laura Dave and The First Time I Saw Him:Clever, compulsive and twisty as hell. Cancel all your plans before you start this one, I had to remind myself to breathe during the final, devastating pages CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of All the Colours of the DarkPowerful, intense and beautifully observed- T.M. LOGAN, bestselling author of The HolidayYou wont want to miss this one HARLAN COBEN, bestselling author of Think TwiceA brilliant thriller- JANE CASEY, bestselling author of the Detective Maeve Kerrigan seriesIts gripping, twisty, exhilarating, and utterly unputdownable. Five blazing stars from me! 5-star reader reviewWow, I couldnt put this book down! 5-star reader reviewOh my word. This much-anticipated book is everything I had hoped for and more 5-star reader reviewThis book has fantastic pacing and will keep you up all night 5-star reader reviewPure adrenaline 5-star reader reviewA truly gripping psychological thriller! 5-star reader reviewOne of the best books I have read this year 5-star reader review

Alls fair in love And matchmaking! One of The Unconventional Oliver Sisters: Proposal planner Aphrodite Ditty Oliver believes romance should be planned and executed to perfection. Thats what keeps her in business. In attempting another successful engagement, she instantly comes to blows with her clients brother, dashing duke Henry Paisley! Henry believes meddling in matters of the heart is counter to a true connection, while Ditty has learned that true love only exists in fairy talesso shell show him that it must be engineered in real life! Yet as they battle it out, theyre too busy to fight an all-consuming attraction neither saw coming! Perfect for fans of: Grumpy/sunshine High society

Make work work for you with this empowering guide to overcoming career comedown. Youve spent years climbing the career ladder, snagging promotions and basking in the glow of well-deserved pay rises. On paper (read: LinkedIn), everything seems great enviable even. However, you cant quite help but feel underwhelmed? The go-getter energy that once propelled you out of bed has been replaced with burnout and now, beneath it all, youre left wondering: Is this really it? If this sounds familiar, then you may be experiencing career comedown. Thankfully, Stefanie Sword-Williams, award-winning founder and author of F*ck Being Humble, is here to help. Drawing upon Stefanies years of experience as a career expert, and hundreds of hours of interviews and research, this personable and relatable handbook offers a trove of practical advice on what to do when work isnt working for you. Exploring three distinct pathways sticking with your current job but moulding it to suit you, twisting down a different path and reinventing yourself professionally, or tapping out from work being your identity altogether Career Comedown is an engaging and essential guide to prioritising your needs in your working life. So if youve ever asked yourself Am in the right career? Am going to feel stuck forever? How can I find better work life balance? How can I stop letting work take over? Can I reinvent myself and still be successful? then this book is the one for you. Feel empowered to reflect on your values, take charge of your career journey and redefine success on your own terms.

A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin. Hugely entertaining with an ingenious solution! I loved it! Clare Chase A wonderful book with which to cosy up The Belfast Telegraph A masterfully constructed pageturner of a murder mystery. Clever, compelling, and intriguing. An excellent read T.A. Williams ***** Yorkshire, 1926. Gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot Arbie Swift and his old friend Val arrive at Cleeves Lea Manor, looking forward to the promise of a lavish weekend party. The lady of the house, an avid reader of Arbies books, is eager to show him off to her distinguished guests. Amidst the festivities, Arbie is also tasked with investigating rumours of a ghost train spitting fire for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbies great surprise) Gentlemans Guide to Ghost-hunting. But when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. With time running out, will he and Val be able to uncover the truth? Praise for A Dangerous Train of ThoughtSuspicious notes, a lethal hat pin and a body in the library As far as Im concerned Faith Martin is the Grand Dame of Country House Crime! J. M. Hall A charming, cleverly-constructed caper, chock-full of captivating characters. I loved it Matt Dunn Theres much to love about this dazzling new date with Arbie and Val The Lancashire Post Brilliant characters and a well-constructed mystery Yours This Ingeniously crafted mystery blends suspense, humour and charm Womans OwnThe conclusion to this story is startling, surprising, and very clever. I never stood a chance of guessing this one! Reader review It was entertaining, full of twists and turns with a few red herrings, suspenseful and unputdownable Reader review This book delivers exactly what cosy crime fans hope for Reader review This is a golden age style mystery that was a pleasure to read Reader review Another engaging story, that will keep you guessing from start to finish Reader review

Welcome to the joyous world of Mina and best friends Reema and Mobeen! Mina and her friends have just finished their primary school exams, and its finally time to CELEBRATE. Miss Khan has promised the Year 6 children at Western Primary a week of games, parties and snacks. But everything comes to a crashing halt when Mr Aku gets THAT phone call: A SCHOOL INSPECTION! Gone are the plans for a fun week, the kids all have to be on their best behaviour and if everything goes well, Year 6 will get to go on a trip to the new circus in town! Mina and her best friends Mobeen and Reema are chosen to show the inspectors around, and everything seems to be going REALLY WELL! Until a pet tarantula goes missing

The Secret History meets Twilight in this gripping Dark Academia with a romantasy twist!Some secrets are written in the stars Others hide in the shadowsThere were many myths told about Cambridge. Stories woven from rumour and skewed half-truths, the thin fabric passed from hand to hand in the shadows. The university kept the true, unfiltered secrets of this place. Only a select few were capable of understanding what it had to tell. People like us. We understood because we were part of it. Because we were the biggest secret of all. Cambridge student Mabel Golding learned long ago to keep her head down and avoid getting entangled in other peoples drama, but when her best friend, Zoe, is drawn into the circle of a mysterious student society with centuries of history, Mabel feels inordinately uneasy. Even more so when she soon finds herself dangerously close to the heart of The League of Starlings, and to its inscrutable leader, Blake Readers LOVE Starling Nights!This is one of those books that makes my heart sing. The college ambience was so beautiful and the dark academia vibes made it the perfect autumn read An amazing dark academia fantasy I loved this! The setting was PERFECTION, its atmospheric and spooky, the author really nails the dark academia aspect The vibes are immaculate, I loved the dark academia combined with a really unique supernatural element! Such a fantastic book Its hauntingly emotional Oh wow I am obsessed with this book this dark academia fantasy has me begging on my knees for the sequel asap! Dark, atmospheric and very well written. An atmospheric, tension-filled story that grabbed me straight away. I absolutely ate this up, I loved the vibes and characters! A beautiful story Thoroughly enchanting I couldnt put it down and cant wait to read more from this author. Fun dark academia romance with some absolutely unique vibes An atmospheric masterpiece blending dark academia, supernatural beings and romance perfectly This is the kind of novel that will leave you thinking for months after the kind of novel that will leave you spellbound The romance burn is slow, the mystery is enticing, the spice is closed door, and the setting is atmospherically modern gothic. The story has this soft, magical quality that pulls you in slowly and then completely wraps around you like a blanket. Highly addictive book. It was such a unique blend of real and fantasy. I highly recommend this to someone looking for something outside their usual genre that has romance, fantasy, and action.

Lironie est louée de toutes parts. Elle peut faire rire et réfléchir tout à la fois. En jouant sur des effets de mention et décho, elle permet par exemple de reconsidérer de manière critique les disc

The magic didnt begin in medieval Europe. It didnt start with Celtic druids or Renaissance grimoires. Every magical tradition in the Western world traces back to one source: the Nile.For over three thousand years, Egyptian priests and magicians developed the most sophisticated system of practical magic the world has ever known. They didnt just worship gods: they commanded them. They didnt hope for results: they engineered them through precise techniques refined across millennia.Heka: The Original Magic System That Predates Everything Else takes you directly to the source. Drawing on actual hieroglyphic spells, medical papyri, temple inscriptions, and magical texts from museums worldwide, this groundbreaking work reveals:The metaphysical framework that made Egyptian magic work, understanding maat, isfet, and the architecture of reality itselfThe true nature of the netjeru (Egyptian gods) as functional forces rather than distant deities, and how to work with them todayHieroglyphics as magical technology, why the written word was literally magical and how symbols shaped realityAuthentic spells with sources: protection magic, love spells, prosperity workings, necromantic practices, healing techniques, and transformation rituals, all documented from primary sourcesThe direct lineage from Egyptian practice through Hermeticism, Qabalah, grimoire tradition, and modern occultismPractical adaptation for contemporary practitioners: how to practice genuine Egyptian magic in the 21st centuryThis isnt romanticized mysticism or New Age fantasy. This is the real thing: documented techniques from the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, the Book of Coming Forth by Day, the Greek Magical Papyri, and dozens of medical and magical papyri. Every spell is cited. Every technique is sourced. Every claim is backed by scholarship.From the daily temple rituals that maintained cosmic order to the secret practices of transformation that turned magicians into gods, from simple protection charms to complex necromantic operations, Heka recovers the complete system that gave birth to Western magic.The temples are ruins. The priesthoods are gone. But the magic survives in hieroglyphs carved in stone, in spells written on papyrus, in techniques that still work for those who know how to use them.Perfect for:Serious practitioners of magic seeking authentic ancient techniquesStudents of Egyptian history and religionAnyone interested in the roots of Western occultismMagicians working with chaos magic, ceremonial magic, or eclectic practicesReaders fascinated by practical applications of ancient wisdomThe gods are waiting. The words of power are preserved. The only question is whether youre ready to speak them.

All I could really see were her eyesand they were exquisite. Bright, crystal-clear greenyet one held a fleck of brown. Extraordinary, and smiling at me warmly.When Alex Hope wakes from a car accident, her world is forever changed. Suddenly able to hear the thoughts of everyone around her, she teeters between believing shes going mad and being consumed by the constant noise in her head. Desperate for peace, she retreats to the remotest part of Scotland, hoping solitude will quiet her mind. But instead of silence, Alex finds something far more terrifyingand life-altering.While settling into a secluded woodland cabin, Alex hears a cry for helpnot with her ears, but inside her head. A womans desperate thoughts lead her to the forest, where police uncover a missing victim buried underground. When a second body is found deeper still, Alex is rushed into protective custody, placed in the care of local detective JJ (Jess) Love.Alex is shaken to her core when she meets Jess. Shes the woman from Alexs dreamsthe woman with those unforgettable green eyes flecked with brown. As the two women are forced into close quarters, their connection deepens, stirring an undeniable attraction neither can ignore. But Alex soon realises her strange new gift may hold the key not only to the murder investigation, but also to Jesss painful past.As danger closes in, Alex must decide: can she use her gift to save Jess, the woman who has captured both her thoughts and her heart?Find out inAlex Hope.

A biblical pastor is a book that calls the clergy back to what God has called them to be. Men and women who preach and teach the whole counsel of Gods word. This book examines what a pastor should preach, how they should minister, and how they should live in light of the Word of God.

Clarice needs money, and fast.With no savings and no safety net, she makes a decision she never thought she would: she puts her virginity up for sale online, hoping the right offer will solve her problems in one night.As bids come in and the numbers rise, Clarice learns how easily money changes decisions and how quickly shes willing to agree when the price is right.

Serendipity-Seren-Grace is exhausted-burned out from years of working too hard and living too little. When her friends beg her to take a break, she reluctantly agrees to spend time in Diamond Cove, a secluded coastal retreat steeped in history and secrets. Her clairvoyant mother insists shell meet someone significant there, but Seren isnt convinced-love and destiny feel far away.That changes the moment shes struck by lightning on the beach. Her rescuer is Ally Diamond, owner of the local hotel and descendant of the coves founding family. Allys warmth and charm disarm Seren instantly, and as the two women spend time together, sparks fly in more ways than one.But the lightning strike has left Seren changed. Suddenly, a hidden psychic gift shes long denied bursts to life-visions triggered through touch that reveal more than she ever wanted to know. When an unexpected murder rocks Diamond Cove, Seren must embrace her newfound ability to uncover the truth.With her heart pulling her toward Ally and her gift dragging her into danger, Seren must decide whether shell hide from fate-or step fully into her own extraordinary destiny.Diamond Cove is a gripping blend of romance, mystery, and the supernatural-where love, danger, and destiny collide.

À loccasion du cinquantenaire des lois Veil sur la contraception (1974) et lavortement (1975), le présent ouvrage retrace le long parcours de ces conquêtes, à partir de la fin du XIXe siècle et jusqu

When desire doesnt wait for convenience...Ellory knows exactly what she wantsand its not waiting until after her prenatal appointment. Draped in black lace and pink silk, heavily pregnant and gloriously unapologetic, shes determined to seduce her husband Hector on an ordinary Tuesday night. But what starts as playful provocation becomes an evening of surrender, exploration, and intimate connection that neither will forget.This isnt just another love sceneits a celebration of desire at its most raw and real. Watch as: A massage transforms into foreplay that breaks all the rules Pregnancy becomes the ultimate aphrodisiac in Hectors worshipping hands Power dynamics shift with every touch, every command, every breathless plea One night unfolds across five chapters of escalating passion Ellory is confident, demanding, and irresistible. Hector is devoted, creative, and utterly consumed. Together, they prove that intimacy doesnt pause for pregnancyit evolves into something deeper, hotter, and infinitely more satisfying.What readers get: Authentic chemistry between established partners who know exactly how to please each other Multiple intimate encounters, each with its own rhythm and revelation Body-positive celebration of pregnancy and changing forms Playful banter that gives way to primal need Explicit scenes that are both tender and scorching A hero who worships every inch of his partner Perfect for readers who crave spicy romance that honors real bodies, real relationships, and real desire. This is intimacy without inhibition, passion without apology.Ready for a Tuesday night you wont forget?Download Pregnant: A Sexy Short Story now and discover why one couples evening became six chapters of pure, unadulterated pleasure.Short, spicy, and satisfyingdive into passion that doesnt wait. Content Warning: Explicit sexual content. Intended for mature audiences 18+.

What if the next 60 seconds could change your relationships, career, and social life?Science shows that people form lasting impressions of you in just moments-often before you finish your first sentence. How to Attract People in 60 Seconds reveals how those critical first interactions work and how you can use proven psychological principles to create genuine, positive connections-without manipulation or pretending to be someone youre not.This book is a practical, research-backed guide to mastering first impressions in real-life situations: networking events, job interviews, first dates, social gatherings, and everyday conversations. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and real-world examples, Rohit Pathania breaks down what truly makes people feel comfortable, interested, and drawn to you-almost instantly.Inside, youll discover: Why warmth matters more than competence in first impressions How body language, eye contact, and tone influence how people perceive you Simple conversation openers that spark natural, engaging dialogue The art of active listening and making people feel genuinely heard How to project confidence without arrogance A clear, step-by-step 60-second framework you can apply immediately Rather than focusing on tricks or scripted behavior, this book emphasizes authenticity, presence, and emotional intelligence-the traits that create real attraction and lasting connections.Whether youre an introvert or extrovert, professional or student, shy or socially confident, How to Attract People in 60 Seconds gives you the tools to show up as your best self and leave people wanting to know more.Your next meaningful connection could begin in under a minute.