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"What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower." Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma.Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave.Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily.Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable. My savior. My protector. My almost executioner. I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground.When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself.No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds.

Dva ředitelé konkurenčních kosmetických firem Cassandra a Gage se neviděli deset let. Kdysi na univerzitě spolu prožili krásný a krátký vztah, který ovšem skončil pro Cass zlomeným srdcem. Teď proti sobě stojí jako dva soupeři se stejným cílem: uvést na trh zázračný krém a usvědčit toho druhého z podvodného jednání. V obchodě a lásce není nic zakázáno, to je pravidlo, které je zavede k vášnivému románku a nakonec i ke vzájemné důvěře a lásce.

Curl up this winter with Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop, a gorgeously cosy, grumpy x sunshine small-town romcom, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Gilmore Girls. When snow falls, sparks fly… Ivy's first term at art college hasn't gone to plan. Lacking in friends and inspiration, she's looking forward to a quiet, cosy, antisocial winter holiday working at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop. Except, her sleepy small town is suddenly full of chirpy tourists, including Trip - her most annoyingly sunshine-y (and annoyingly handsome) new customer of all, who's desperate for Ivy to show him the sights of Fox Bay. Ivy doesn't think there's much of interest in her hometown, but can seeing it through Trip's eyes give her a fresh perspective? And when they both get roped in to helping save the local school show, might Trip be the unlikely inspiration Ivy needs to get her creative sparks flying again? Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone. Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine Small Town Forced Proximity Slow Burn Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone.

Lord Gideon Albury si odvádí od oltáře milovanou nevěstu. Když jí však zvedne hustý závoj, aby si mohli dát první manželský polibek, čeká ho šok. Žena, kterou si vzal, není tou, jíž se dvořil a do níž se zamiloval. Krutý žert na něj nastražil hrabě Max, jeho kumpán z večírků, který si najal krásnou herečku, aby popletla Gideonovi hlavu, ale k oltáři místo ní přišla od hlavy až k patě zahalená Dominique Rainaultová. Dominique doufá, že svatba bude co nejdříve anulována, Gideon se však rozhodne hozenou rukavici zvednout. I on se chce pomstít…

Nate prožil s Gabi noc, a ráno zjistil, že ho podvedla. Nate prožil s Gabi noc, a po dvou letech pochopil, že ho nepodvedla a nikdy ani podvést nechtěla. Po dvou letech ale Nate zjistil, že ho Gabi podvedla úplně jinak. A mnohem hůř. To kvůli ní s ní nebyl, když ho nejvíce potřebovala! A teď musí Nate doufat, že mu Gabi odpustí. A že ona uvěří, že on už dávno odpustil jí!

Laponská divočina, v níž Cara uvízla, ji hrozila připravit o život. Jenže pak se temnoty vynořil stín, proměnil se v siluetu muže, jenž ji přijel zachránit. Prozradit polohu svého domova v pustině nehodlal Logan nikomu. Takže nepřipadalo v úvahu zavolat dívce lékařskou pomoc. Musel se o ni postarat sám. Sám – jenom s ní a pod polární září!

Princezna Diana byla nejslavnější ženou na světě, oslavovanou po celém světě pro svou eleganci a půvab. Než však vystoupila z královského kočáru u katedrály sv. Pavla, strávila devatenáct let jako plachá a neohrabaná lady Diana Spencerová. Jak se z aristokratického ošklivého káčátka stala krásná královská labuť? Velká Británie, rok 1961: Vikomt Althorp, dědic hrabství Spencer, a jeho manželka Frances se dočkali narození zdravého blonďatého dítěte. Diana vyrůstala v atmosféře chaotického rozvodu rodičů, ve škole se jí příliš nedařilo. Po přestěhování do Londýna přijímala podřadná zaměstnání jako uklízečka, chůva a vychovatelka. Útočištěm jí byly romantické romány. Snila o tom, že se zamiluje a zachrání ji pohledný princ… V královských kruzích panovaly obavy o prince z Walesu. Charlesovi bylo téměř třicet a stále nebyl ženatý; bylo třeba najít tu správnou dívku, a to rychle. Měla by být mladá, pocházet z aristokratického prostředí a přijít do královské rodiny bez jakýchkoli minulých vztahů. Osmnáctiletá Diana Spencerová byla takřka jedinou kandidátkou. Její touha být milována se dokonale shodovala s královskou představou vhodné nevěsty. Ale jakmile se rozběhla nemilosrdná palácová mašinerie zákulisních praktik, Diana čelila výzvám a záhadám, které nedokázala pochopit, od podivností života za zdmi královského paláce až po jistou paní Parker-Bowlesovou. Přežije její romantický sen síly, které z ní udělaly celosvětovou ikonu?

Is a new beginning waiting for her this Christmas? When Imogen leaves her fiancé at the altar and escapes to her grandmother’s cottage by the sea, the only thing she wants to do is disappear. But in a village curious about their new arrival, Imogen finds hiding out harder than expected, especially with the charming local baker Dexter around to distract her. As secrets unravel and the festive season draws near, Imogen wonders if she’s been running from the wrong things all along. Will the runaway bride find her happy ever after under the mistletoe?

Sketch and meet new Pokémon all the way from the Paldea region! Pick up your pencils and get ready for an adventure through the Paldea region! Master the skills to draw over 50 Pokémon. From Pikachu and Sprigatito, Quaxly and Fuecoco, and even epic Evolution chains, there’s so much to explore and sketch. This Mega How to Draw guide includes simple, step-by-step instructions and top tips for creating your masterpieces. Featuring brand new Pokémon from Paldea, there’s so many new friends to be made inside this cool and colourful guide! What are you waiting for? It’s time to train for the ultimate drawing challenge.

Mystery and suspense surround a seance in a snowbound house on the edge of Dartmoor, where the prediction of a grisly murder is only the precursor to an ingenious deadly crime and one of Agatha Christie's most gripping thrillers… In a remote house in the middle of Dartmoor, six shadowy figures huddle around a small table for a seance. Tension rises as the spirits spell out a chilling message: 'Captain Trevelyan… dead… murder.' Is this black magic or simply a macabre joke? The only way to be certain is to locate Captain Trevelyan. Unfortunately, his home is six miles away and, with snow drifts blocking the roads, someone will have to make the journey on foot…

Escape into A World of Cozy Bookstores. A Colouring Book for Book Lovers. Step into a realm where every page allows you to de-stress and unleash your creativity. A World of Cozy Bookstores beckons you to explore 46 enchanting scenes filled with reading nooks and literary spaces, both real and imagined. From whimsical book nooks to breath-taking reading rooms, travel the globe as you colour your way through the world’s most delightful bookstores. Each illustration serves as a cozy retreat, designed to inspire relaxation and mindfulness for colourists of all skill levels. Perfect for: The perfect gift for book-lovers, avid readers and travel enthusiastsAdults and teens seeking a peaceful escapeThoughtful gifts for creative souls With single-sided pages and beautifully crafted illustrations, embark on your cozy adventure today. Bring your unique artistic flair to life and immerse yourself in the magic of A World of Cozy Bookstores. Featuring iconic bookstores: Rizzoli (New York, USA)Shakespeare and Company (Paris, France)El Ateneo Grand Splendid (Buenos Aires, Argentina)Waterstones Piccadilly (London, UK)Dymocks George Street (Sydney, Australia)Curl Coffee (Beirut, Lebanon)The English Bookshop (Uppsala, Sweden)

Veterinární lékařka Mia si líže rány po katastrofálním vztahu s podvodníkem, který ji obral o peníze a ohrozil i její existenci. Přijme tedy pracovní nabídku na několikadenní pobyt na ranči, kde jako veterinární dohled bude mít na starosti dobytek při každoročním shánění na pastviny. Vyvětrat si hlavu – co může být lepšího? To by ovšem hned první den svého pobytu nesměla potkat pohledného kovboje, který vůči ní taky není imunní. A ačkoli to nemá ve zvyku, prožije s ním vášnivou noc, která ovšem – jak zjistí mnohem později – nezůstala bez následků…

Mladá vdova Susanna se po nešťastném prvním manželství už nikdy nechce znovu provdat. Finanční situace rodiny a dluhy zesnulého manžela ji však přimějí přijmout návrh jejího přítele z dětství, lékaře Quintona, který nečekaně zdědil titul i panství a potřebuje manželku, která by vedla jeho dům a reprezentovala ho ve společnosti. Jejich manželství má jisté podmínky, v nichž city nemají mít místo. Ani Susanna ani Quinton nečekají, že se dávno pohřbené vzájemné sympatie mohou v jejich manželské hře změnit v lásku a ohrozit jejich dohodu.

ameron Crowe was an unlikely rock and roll insider. Born in 1957 to parents who strictly banned the genre from their house, he dove headfirst into the world of music. By the time he graduated high school at fifteen, Crowe was already contributing to Rolling Stone magazine. With his parents uneasily convinced, he went on to interview and tour with icons like Led Zeppelin; Lynyrd Skynyrd; Bob Dylan; Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young; and Fleetwood Mac. Crowe spends his teens politely turning down the drugs and turning on his tape recorder. He talks his journalism teacher into giving him class credit for his road trip covering Led Zeppelin’s 1975 tour, which lands him – and the band – on the cover of Rolling Stone. He hunkers down with David Bowie as the sequestered genius transforms himself into a new persona: The Thin White Duke. Why did they give him such unprecedented access? 'Because you’re young enough to be honest,' Bowie tells him. At its heart, The Uncool is a surprisingly intimate family drama that charts the path that leads Crowe to writing and directing some of the most beloved films of the past forty years. It's a touching and joyful dispatch from a lost world, a chronicle of the real-life events that became Almost Famous and a coming-of-age journey filled with music legends as you’ve never seen them before.

"An instant romantasy classic!" -- Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot. Princess of the Aether Dominion, Kadeesha wants nothing to do with fae politics. She is a warrior, first and foremost, and believes her greatest strength is leading her squadron of elite winged serpent flyers to protect her homeland. But bound since infancy to be betrothed to the Hyperion High King, ruler of all Dominions, she has no choice but to do what men have chosen for her. Repulsed by the idea, she decides to spend one last night of freedom—in the arms of a dangerous stranger who takes her to sexual heights she’s never experienced before…but who is only using Kadeesha to set a trap for the High King. For the High King and the kings of his six Dominions were responsible for the decimation of the Apollyon Court, and its new king, Malachi, wants his pounds of flesh. On Kadeesha’s wedding day, Malachi and his special forces attack. Her father is killed, and Malachi wounds the High King, ultimately taking Kadeesha as hostage back to his land. But she is no true hostage. The two form a pact: she will help lure the High King so Malachi can kill him once and for all, and he in turn will not harm Kadeesha or the Aether people. And as much as Kadeesha hates politics, she is now the Queen of her folk. Fae bonds are unbreakable…and so, perhaps, is the attraction Kadeesha and Malachi feel for each other. For even as they must publicly display their connection to provoke the High King’s jealousy, they struggle to resist the powerful allure between them in order to achieve their ultimate goals.

The new Hercule Poirot mystery by Sophie Hannah, follow-up to the bestselling Hercule Poirot's Silent Night. New Year's Eve, 1932. Hercule Poirot and his good friend Inspector Edward Catchpool arrive on the Greek island of Lamperos for a little holiday…or is it? Catchpool suspects Poirot has a different reason for being there - one he won't reveal. As the clock ticks towards the New Year and a festive guessing game takes a sinister turn, can Poirot stop a murderer who is determined to strike before midnight?