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Nadine Heywood is determined to be the best actress in the world. But only one thing stands in her way… Getting into London's top drama school is Nadine's first step. But there, she comes head-to-head with Harper. Beautiful, brilliant, effortlessly charming, she is everything Nadine isn't. Too quickly, their rivalry turns obsessive. Wherever their careers take them, Nadine and Harper are pulled back into each other's orbit - drawn together by jealousy, ambition, and a temptation they can't quite name. As their fame explodes, they become the public's favourite celebrity feud. Tabloids feast on it. Audiences pick sides. The world watches them circle each other like sharks. As the stakes keep rising, neither woman seems to want to end their feud. No matter the cost.

Survive an alternate universe and jump into the first installment of the witty and magic-fueled HE WHO FIGHTS WITH MONSTERS series-now with a bonus short story exclusive to this deluxe hardcover edition. "Exciting, hilarious, irreverent, and action-packed." -Matt Dinniman, New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of Dungeon Crawler Carl For fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl, Cradle, Defiance of the Fall, The Primal Hunter, The Wandering Inn, The Dresden Files, Kaiju Preservation Society, and The Murderbot Diaries. It's not an easy career jump, going from retail assistant manager to interdimensional adventurer. Jason doesn't have much of a choice, though, when he wakes up naked confused in a world of mystery and magic. It wasn't prophecy that brought him here. He wasn't chosen. It was the wrong place, the wrong time and the very, very wrong guy. The wizard who summoned him by accident does not react well. In short order, Jason will have to fight monsters, face cultists, escape cannibals and find some pants, preferably not in that order. The good news? He has powers. The bad news? They're kind of evil. With no idea where he is or what he's doing, he's going to need friends, and fast, because in this world, power isn't just about magic and monsters. Jason will have to deal with politicians, noble houses and crime lords to survive. He'll need to master his powers, evil or not, hopefully without becoming the worst monster of all.

For a chance at redemption, a disgraced player of carriwitchet must team up with and fake-date the rival player who destroyed her career A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION IN THE HANDS OF HER RIVAL. . . Carriwitchet is a violent, rugby-esque game played atop winged beasts. It was once Taissa Cho's whole life. She was considered her country's most promising player-until her nemesis, rival player Kion Locke, destroyed her career. She was expelled from the sport in disgrace. No team would take her. And Taissa has spent the last two years thinking of nothing but revenge. Until a chance to redeem herself and career presents itself, offered by the very man who ruined everything in the first place. A spot on his team, the Stymphs. The catch? To garner publicity and keep Taissa as the team's secret weapon, she and Kion are forced into a fake relationship. But Taissa and Kion only have two things in common: their love of the game and their undying hatred of each other. Yet as a mysterious illness befalls the winged creatures of the league, they are forced to work together to save their team. With sabotage afoot, Taissa and Kion find themselves prepared for anything . . . except the fact that their fake-for-the-cameras relationship may be something real after all. Tropes: Rivals-to-lovers Fake dating Found family Fantasy sports romance Bickering MCs

DISCOVER THE ULTIMATE LAW OF ATTRACTION GUIDE AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE IN JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS Do you wish your life looked different? Are there challenges or habits you need help to overcome? Do you dream of abundance, freedom, joy and success? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Hoping to Having is the ultimate transformational guide to creating the rewarding life that you truly deserve. Using decades of experience as a hypnotherapist and life coach, Law of Attraction expert Julie Poole will empower you to move beyond wishful thinking and make intentional, liberating change using just three simple steps: Remember what you're capable of Reset limiting beliefs Receive the life you desire Unlock the secret to a better life with Julie Poole's powerful '3 R' framework. Discover how to align your thoughts and behaviour with true worthiness, eradicate long-standing emotional blocks and step confidently into a life of abundance. Turn hope into action and finally create the life you desire.

Ash is a failed actress who is done trying to ‘make’ something of her life when she scrolls past an ad for Retro. The algorithm thinks she can afford recreational time travel? Then she sees the caption: Come away with us! We’re hiring. Time Travel Agents, the guides who lead ultra-wealthy explorers on trips to the past on the ‘Retro Metro’, must blend seamlessly into any historical period. Ash is a perfect fit. She’s an actress after all. Or at least she used to be. So begins Ash’s life at Retro, chaperoning rich tourists through history’s most Instagrammable eras. She wrangles bachelorette parties chasing hunky cowboys in the Old West, throws ‘'20s for your twenties’ birthday bashes at speakeasies, and rolls her eyes at Wall Street men trying their luck in the Gold Rush. For the first time in years, Ash’s life feels enviable. She barely notices the strange glitches in her memory or the way her present-day relationships are starting to slip. But as the trips intensify and her present begins to fray, Ash confronts an unsettling question: Was diving into the past ever really an escape, or just another way to lose herself?

She thought she was in a romance. Fate threw her into a thriller. Will happily-ever-after still be on the cards when fiction and reality blur for Roxie? When Roxie makes a tongue-in-cheek wish to live out the plot of her favourite author's next novel, she has romance in mind - namely, the sweet, safe, swoon-worthy storylines Anna Matthews is known for. It should be a dream come true when her wish is granted by a mysterious busker, and she finds herself swept into a fairy tale first date with a dashing stranger who seems destined to take her breath away. Except for one little hiccup: that dashing stranger tries to take her breath away. Literally. With a knife. The thing is, Roxie may be the new Anna Matthews protagonist - but this time, Anna is writing a crime thriller. Thrown into a perilous genre she's never read, Roxie is desperate for help. So, when her escape from a potential murderer takes her straight into the path of Grant Hoffman - an anxious English professor with a convenient love of crime novels - she decides a little light kidnapping is a small price to pay for survival. Together, Roxie and Grant team up to navigate a madcap story where the lines between fiction and reality blur and find out if they have what it takes to make it to The End - or maybe even Happily Ever After.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN … THE ROLLING STONES What left is there to say about the Stones? A hell of a lot, it turns out . . . You think you know the story? Think again. Shorn of dulling layers of myth and received wisdom, an irresistible, clear-eyed portrait emerges of a band who, after sixty years, continue to break new ground and command our attention. And at the heart of it all is the remarkable, unique, fractious, codependent, alchemical bond between Mick and Keith, the Glimmer Twins. There's been debauchery, decadence and death along the way. Not everyone survived the journey, but the band was always greater than the sum of its parts, laying down a trail of classic albums and landmark live performances in its wake. Drawing on decades of music industry experience and five years of dedicated research, critically acclaimed biographer Bob Spitz brings a fresh eye to the epic story of the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world. In 2026 they remain in a league of their own. The Rolling Stones shows why.

The definitive guide to transforming everyday interactions into remarkable wins, from Harvard Law, MIT, and University of Michigan's negotiation experts. What if you could walk away from every conversation with exactly what you want? At work, at home, and in our daily interactions, our lives are full of constant negotiation: Trying to score a promotion at work Changing an airline flight Even getting our spouse to take out the trash But, while we like to think we know how to get our way, too many of us struggle to capture what we know we deserve. In Never Settle, renowned negotiation experts Attia Qureshi and John Richardson move beyond the basic theory of persuasion to help you learn these invaluable skills to get more in every aspect of your life. Drawing from decades of experience teaching at elite institutions and incorporating insights they've culled from FBI negotiation tactics, they offer readers groundbreaking, actionable strategies to negotiate with confidence and achieve extraordinary results, no matter the circumstances. With easy-to-follow, habit-building exercises, this revolutionary guide reveals how you can build trust through reciprocity, get more through a strategic no, and craft win-win outcomes using creative problem-solving. Accessible and empowering, Never Settle equips you with the techniques you need to unlock the best deal, without settling for anything less.

A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MOST ANTICIPATED NOVEL OF 2026 One bright blue day, on a bench by the river, Nora's partner Robin proposes. It is unexpected; they'd always agreed that they didn't need a wedding. But after a decade of in-jokes, dancing in the low-lit kitchen and sharing morning toast in bed, Nora says yes. Why wouldn't she? The answer lands on the night of their engagement party, when Bren turns up on her doorstep. Growing up, Bren and Nora were the sort of best friends who everyone swore would end up together. But when a sudden heartbreak turned their lives upside down, Bren left, Nora stayed, and the silent longing between them remained unspoken. Now, he's back, and their tentative yet undeniable spark reignites, forcing Nora to ask herself: How can you know your heart, if it feels like it's split in two? Tender and compelling, People in Love is a story about what-ifs and maybes, and the moments of misunderstanding that can shape our lives. It's a book about living one life while musing on another, exploring how our choices shape our relationships and inform our regrets, and revealing, in the end, that the real love story is not always the one you'd expect.

CARL IS PLANNING SOMETHING DANGEROUS, BUT AT WHAT COST? It’s off to the races in the explosive eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series . . . As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they’re forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and don’t come in last. After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a little too simple. Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don’t listen to those whispers about what’s happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles. Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it “a coming-out party for the ages.” Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine. Carl hates that it's business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. So Carl is planning a party of his own. It’s a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can’t even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it’s not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. Includes part eight of the exclusive bonus story “Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret.”

STEP INTO THE BRILLIANTLY IMAGINATIVE AND FIERCELY BOLD NEW WORLD FROM VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED AUTHOR, FRANCES WHITE. What lies beyond The Bone Door? When Hop awakens in an ancient labyrinth, he has no memory of his life before, or how he got here. He does not recognise the mysterious girl trapped with him. And he certainly cannot identify the shadowy figure stalking him, whispering terrible things . . . But there is one thing he is certain of. He must escape. The only way out of the labyrinth is through The Bone Door. But it lies behind a series of other locked doors hidden across an array of strange realms. To open the way, Hop must complete impossible tasks before his time runs out. As Hop travels deeper, he discovers that he and his companions may be more connected to the place and its horrors than he could ever imagine. Unless Hop is able to unravel the true mystery of the labyrinth, including his own role within it, the Bone Door and any hope of escape will be lost forever.

TRANSFORM YOUR BBQ COOKING WITH JAMIE OLIVER'S 90 EASY, FLAVOUR-PACKED RECIPES - PERFECT FOR GRILLING, FEASTING AND OUTDOOR COOKING. Discover how to grill, smoke and sizzle your way to crowd-pleasing meals with Jamie's ultimate guide to BBQ cooking. - We all love a good BBQ, but too often they centre around some slightly burnt sausages and burgers. Not anymore! In this sizzling BBQ cookbook, Jamie shares 90 brilliant recipes that show just how exciting, creative and delicious barbecuing can be. Whether you're cooking on charcoal, gas or over an open flame, Jamie's got you covered, from marinades and rubs to mastering heat, smoke and timing. Get ready for smoky flavours, bold ingredients and good times with recipes that turn every BBQ into a feast to remember, whatever the weather, including: Romesco Cauliflower Herby Aubergine and Zingy Feta Flatbreads Grilled Black Pepper Peaches Arrabbiata Chicken Drumsticks Lemon Steamed Fish and Charred Greens Paprika Pulled Pork Lamb Moussaka Burgers Grilled Green Grain Salad . . . and plenty more mouth-watering grilled dishes, sides and sauces to keep your BBQ game strong all year round. Packed with Jamie's best tips for marinating, grilling and cooking outdoors, this is the ultimate companion for anyone who loves good food, good company and cooking in the open air. You'll be bossing that grill like a pro in no time. Big flavour, smoky vibes and Jamie Oliver at his best - this is the BBQ book you'll use again and again.

From the million-copy internationally bestselling author comes a new adult novel about a woman who must choose between the one that got away - and her ex-husband, who won't go away either. . . Cherry and Tom had built a quiet, contented life together in Omaha, until Tom’s semi-autobiographical webcomic went viral and turned their marriage into public property. Now the world knows Baby, the character based on Cherry, better than Cherry knows herself – and Tom and Cherry have been separated for months. That’s when Russ Sutton shows up. Floppy-haired, blue-eyed Russ Sutton, who Cherry had a crush on in college, and who now seems to have a crush on her. All that’s left is for Cherry to rewrite her own story. Because if she isn’t Baby, and she isn’t Tom’s wife, then who can she be?

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BECOME YOUR PLANET'S FINAL BOSS? PRE-ORDER THIS EPIC AND FAST-PACED NOVEL FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SMASH-HIT DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL AND JOIN THE FIGHT. - All New Sonoran colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do is run the family ranch and keep their aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking. But now the colossal Apex Corporation has been hired to commence an "eviction action" - exterminate all life on New Sonora in preparation for a reboot. And they charge bored Earthers for the opportunity to design their own war machines, remotely pilot them, and make it a game. The game is called Operation Bounce House . . . And New Sonora is its playing field. Determined to defend the only home he's ever known, Oliver and his friends find themselves fighting for their lives against these machines. To earth its a game, but to Oliver, it's war.

I’ll drive her insane . . . and then I’ll go. And she’ll spend the rest of eternity dying to taste me again. ENCOUNTER THE UNFORGETTABLE SAPPHIC ROMANTASY DEBUT OF 2026. WHERE HUNTER MEETS THE HUNTED IN THE HALLS OF A VAMPIRE ACADEMY . . . This stunning hardback edition features a deluxe foiled jacket and illustrated hard case. In the mists of the Scottish highlands lies a university where vampires and humans alike live and study. But there is one student very different from the rest. Rebecca Charity. Vampire hunter. Undercover at the university, Rebecca is searching for the mysterious Book of Blood and Roses, a lost compendium of ways to kill vampires. If she finds it, she’ll be one step closer to avenging her parents who were slain by vampires three years ago. But when Rebecca arrives, she finds something, or someone, unexpected. Aliz Astra – heir to one of the most powerful vampire families . . . and the most beautiful woman Rebecca has ever met. She is everything Rebecca has always hated, but also everything she has ever wanted, and now she doesn't know if she wants to kiss or kill her. When, on a moonlit night, Aliz rescues her from a vampire attack, she accidentally makes Rebecca her familiar. And they must work together to break the curse before the next full moon. Growing closer by the day. Can a vampire hunter ever fall in love with a vampire?

Discover the protein and fibre your body really needs, the easy - and delicious - way. 'A great companion for 2026 health goals' - Sainsbury's Magazine The Good Bite Easy, from the Sunday Times Bestselling author Niall Kirkland, is your answer to cooking quick and easy meals from scratch that are not only packed with flavour but will also fuel you with the protein and fibre your body really needs, every single day. Breakfast Hash with a Creamy Chipotle Sauce Peanut Chicken Bowl Philly Cheesesteak Rolls Halloumi Curry Chicken Tikka and Pineapple Skewers Miso Salmon Orange Chicken Tenders Nasi Goreng with Toasted Peanuts Chilli Paneer Pistachio Ice Cream Reap the life-changing benefits and enjoy eating food you'll love with The Good Bite Easy.