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From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Intruder! How can you survive when you can't remember who wants you dead? Dr. Charly McKenna had the perfect life: a thriving dermatology practice, a luxury apartment overlooking Central Park, and a handsome husband who adored her. Until the night a bullet tore through her skull… and stole everything. Now Charly wakes in a rehabilitation hospital unable to walk, speak, or remember her own name. All she knows is that someone tried to kill her-and they may still be out there. As fragments of memory surface, so do unsettling questions about the people around her, including the attentive man who keeps appearing at her bedside. The truth of what happened that night lives somewhere inside her brain. And as Charly pieces together the jagged edges of her past, she begins to realize the most terrifying possibility: the person who wants her dead might be the one she once trusted most. From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a scalpel-sharp psychological thriller about fractured memory, buried secrets, and how far the mind will go to protect you from the truth.

From #1 internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden! The only thing higher than the fail rate, is the mortality rate… When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs. But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble. Everyone has a breaking point. Then, on the night before the final exam in anatomy, a shot rings out through the hallways of Dead Med. The school has claimed yet another casualty. One of Heather's classmates has done the unthinkable, and before her desperate 911 call even connects, it will happen again. And the night is just beginning. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes an electrifying dark thriller about a deadly class of med students that hurtles to an explosive conclusion you won't see coming.

For fans of A Dark and Drowning Tide and The Lighthouse Witches comes a queer speculative fiction novel about a lighthouse keeper who made a devil's bargain to save her sister. But when a shipwrecked survivor washes ashore, she is left with an impossible choice… One deal with the devil makes a fool. Two? A villain... A year ago, Elle made a deal with the devil to save her sister. Now, they live on a desolate spit of land beyond Halifax harbour. Elle, as a lighthouse keeper, steers unsuspecting sailors to their destruction; those are the terms of her bargain. Liney need never know the cost. Her safety is worth every drop of blood. But a sinner's pact is not so simple. When the devil returns, demanding more-more shipwrecks, no survivors-Elle knows what she must do to keep Liney safe... Another ship. Another crew killed in the devil's name. Then a woman washes ashore. Is she a soul to be sacrificed, or part of a darker design? As Liney and the stranger grow closer, Elle faces an impossible choice: kill, and break Liney's heart, or forfeit her own soul. Danger arises from all sides: the merciless sea, ruthless men on the mainland, and the infernal bargain itself… Souls and sisterhood, fate and fire-what must be sacrificed for the devil to get his due? A riveting tale of doomed love and a chilling Faustian bargain, A Fate Worse Than Drowning is a masterwork of queer speculative fiction that will captivate fans of gothic literature. Tropes Gothic Fiction LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction Deal with the Devil

Hi, baby elephant! Hello, duckling. Baby Animals: A High-Contrast Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book for Babies, a new format in our High-Contrast series with millions of copies sold, is the perfect book for little ones just beginning to look around and learn about their world. Babies love soft, crinkly fabric because it stimulates their senses through touch, sound, and texture-encouraging exploration and supporting early development in a fun, engaging way. Made from gentle, squeezable material, this book invites little hands to grab, crinkle, and discover. Designed with bold, high-contrast black-and-white patterns, the pages help support developing eyesight. These simple visuals make it easier for newborns to focus, track shapes, and begin making sense of the world around them. The attached loop is perfect for snapping the book onto strollers or diaper bags, making it easy to bring along for on-the-go fun. Whether at home or out and about, this soft stroller book keeps babies entertained-no dropped books, no fuss. Also available: Baby's World: A High-Contrast Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book for Babies

Hi, teddy bear! Hello, flowers. Baby’s World: A High-Contrast Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book for Babies, a new format in our High-Contrast series with millions of copies sold, is the perfect book for little ones just beginning to look around and learn about their world. Babies love soft, crinkly fabric because it stimulates their senses through touch, sound, and texture?encouraging exploration and supporting early development in a fun, engaging way. Made from gentle, squeezable material, this book invites little hands to grab, crinkle, and discover. Designed with bold, high-contrast black-and-white patterns, the pages help support developing eyesight. These simple visuals make it easier for newborns to focus, track shapes, and begin making sense of the world around them. The attached loop is perfect for easily snapping the book onto strollers or diaper bags, making it ideal for on-the-go fun. Whether at home or out and about, this soft stroller book keeps babies entertained?no dropped books, no fuss. Also available: Baby Animals: A High-Contrast Crinkle Fabric Stroller Book for Babies

One isolated cabin. One cheating boyfriend. One plan to get even. When Nora, Ruby, and Cham discover that they've each been dating the same man, what starts as outrage quickly spirals into a plot for revenge. Together, they hatch a plan to lure their boyfriend to a romantic getaway in a secluded cabin at the top of a snow-covered mountain. Only what was meant to be harmless payback soon takes a chilling turn when their not-so-adoring boyfriend is found dead in the cabin. Stranded and snowed in, the women begin to look at each other with increasing suspicion. And as tensions rise, hidden motives come to light. To survive, each woman must confront her own demons as they fight to uncover if one of them is the killer, or if something else lurks in the freezing wilderness, waiting to pick them off one by one.

Us Deadly Few continues Alexis Patton's debut survival thriller series that fans of dystopian fiction cannot miss. Khalani survived the prison. Now she faces the lie. *** You are the poem I dare not write. It's safer to keep the perilous passages within me than to unleash them upon this stricken Earth. Haunted by the Governor of Apollo's dark secrets, Khalani and her crew of criminals embark on a new perilous journey. The truest test begins as Khalani ventures through the treacherous "Death-Zone" toward the nearest underground city, Hermes. But abandoned relics and violent storms aren't the only threats on the barren road. Takeshi Steele has resumed his cold detachment, and unsettling signs suggest they aren't alone. To survive in this unforgiving world, Khalani must draw on her strength and harrowing experiences from Apollo. For a new kind of prison awaits in the corrupt city of Hermes-one where she finds herself trapped with the man who aggravates her the most. But this time, they may not escape alive. On the surface of the Earth, only the ruined remain. Sharp, visceral, emotionally raw and unflinchingly real, Book 2 in the Us Dark Few series is a must-read YA adventure that continues a thrilling series from an exciting new voice. Tropes Young Adult Survival Thriller Dystopian Setting Slow Burn Romance Science Fiction Enemies to Lovers

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most. So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical. When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about forever with someone until meeting Connor...and it scares her. How can she make plans when all she wants to do is keep close to her grandmother before she's gone forever? As she recreates the memories Annie made a lifetime ago, she has to decide if she's finally willing to give someone her heart, just when she needs it the most.

Wedding bells chime in this thrilling addition to The Housemaid series - a short story from #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden… This edition features exclusive content from Freida McFadden's upcoming, not yet announced hardcover release! Today is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. I'm engaged to the man of my dreams, and in a few short hours, I'm going to stand before a judge, who will declare us husband and wife, till death does us part. Despite some bumps in the road, this day is everything I dreamed it would be. There's only one problem: Someone out there doesn't want me to live long enough to say my vows. And if I'm not careful, they may very well get their wish….

"The Housewife is everything I look for in a thriller: fast-paced with red-hot mounting tension. I was hooked from the very first chapter." - Freida McFadden From the celebrated author of Finders Keepers comes a brand new, deliciously dark thriller about a woman who married the man of her dreams, only for him to become her worst nightmare. *** Jodie always dreamed of being a housewife. And after a whirlwind romance, she marries renowned psychologist Dr Roy Davies and moves into his perfect Beverly Hills home. But the fairy tale fades fast. Roy is distant, his friends view her as a gold-digger, and the house reveres his late wife, Deborah, whose presence still looms over everyone and everything. When Jodie learns Deborah became a recluse before death, she begins to suspect Roy was behind it. And the deeper she digs, the darker Roy's past appears-obsessive, controlling, unfaithful. Increasingly convinced he had something to do with Deborah's death, Jodie knows she should go to the police, but that would require revealing her own secret. A secret that could destroy her. But Jodie won't be silenced. Because the truth about Roy is worse than she imagined-and now, trapped in a house built on lies, she must find a way out before she becomes the next perfect wife to vanish. Natalie Barelli delivers a supercharged, addictive thriller that will have you hooked from start to finish-a must-read for psychological thriller and Freida McFadden fans. Tropes Psychological Suspense Domestic Thriller Marriage Secrets

In a quiet glen beyond the reach of the railway lives a peculiar family who knows the best magic is the kind found in ordinary moments. When Ismay Gebhardt is dismissed from yet another teaching post after an unfortunate accident (which everyone survived!), she accepts a last-chance job as a private tutor in sleepy Glenmaidens village. The town is brimming with natural beauty, uncanny traditions, and earnest locals, none more unusual than her three young pupils-the Underhill sisters-and their puzzling father. Determined to make herself useful after several catastrophic lessons with the unbiddable girls, Ismay writes to the transport bureau suggesting an extension to the train line, hoping to bring Glenmaidens into modernity. As usual, Ismay's good intentions lead to chaos with the arrival of the bureau's frustratingly thorough officer, Hamish Breck, whose railway plans threaten not only the glen's tranquility, but also the ancient oak tree at its heart. Amidst a mess of her own making, Ismay unearths Glenmaidens' enchanted secret: the Underhills, like many villagers, are fairies who settled in the mortal world in search of a gentler life, and the oak is their only bridge back to the moonlit realm of the fantastic. As summer heat rises, Ismay schemes with her magical neighbors to prevent the extension, each day finding herself more entangled with the charming, persistent bureaucrat. With her newfound family, the way between worlds, and her heart all at risk, Ismay must decide how much she would bargain to finally embrace the wonder and belonging she's always wished for.

Parents should pass down stories, not spirits… Avery and Carlos Tam have built their lives on logic, not legends. Carlos, the host of a hit reality show that exposes paranormal hoaxes, has made a name disproving the supernatural. But when they travel to his ancestral home in the Philippines, darkness clings to every corner. The mirrors are shrouded. The housekeeper won't stay in the house alone. And no one will speak of the tragedies the family has seen. Then a brutal car crash leaves Carlos trapped in his own body-silent, helpless, and utterly vulnerable. As Avery tends to him, the house begins to stir. It watches. It listens. And it speaks-in a voice only Carlos can hear-offering a twisted kind of comfort. And as the lies buried by Carlos and his family begin to surface, Avery must confront the truth: if the past won't rest, their future may never begin. Some inherit memories. Others inherit monsters.

From USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone comes a boxset of the TikTok sensation Priest series with limited edition designed edges. Priest Tyler Bell has had no problem playing by the rules for the last three years after a family tragedy set him on the path to priesthood. That all changes when the delicious, sultry voice of Poppy Danforth sinks its claws in him through the screen of his confessional booth, and he can't get her sins out of his head. And once he has his first forbidden taste of those red lips, Tyler can't help but break all his rules for Poppy?no matter what it might cost them both. Midnight Mass Tyler Bell never expected what came next. Even he never expected his punishment to come so soon. Sinner Sean Bell is not a good man, and he's never pretended to be. He doesn't believe in goodness, God, or any happy ending that isn't paid for in advance. When he meets a gorgeous college girl at a fundraiser, he has no problem telling her exactly what filthy things he wants to do to her?until he realizes she's his best friend's little sister, Zenobia "Zenny" Iverson, all grown up. Worse than that…she's also about to become a nun. Saint Aiden was the last person in the world anyone expected to become a monk. But the decision saved his life, and he's determined to do it right, even if it's taken him from his millionaire party-boy lifestyle…and the love of his life, Elijah Iverson. Four-plus years haven't made letting Elijah go any easier, but at least Aiden hasn't had to come face-to-face with those whiskey eyes and soft mouth since he left. That is, until Elijah shows up on his doorstep, assigned to accompany Aiden on a European monastery road trip for an article he's writing.

She's never at a loss for words. He's determined to have the last one. Kara Hawthorne doesn't have time for romance. Between college classes, multiple jobs, and her family's failing auto shop, survival comes first. Then she meets Cameron Saint Laurent. Cameron is quiet, intense, and impossible to read. His presence is steady. His gaze lingers. And no matter how hard Kara fights it, the chemistry between them burns hot and relentless. She's drawn to his control, his darkness-and the way he makes her feel seen in a life that never slows down. Cameron sees Kara's fire and refuses to look away. But the past he's buried and the family he ran from threaten to pull him under before he can claim what he wants. As pressure mounts and a dangerous presence begins stalking Kara's neighborhood, Cameron disappears without explanation. When he returns, he asks for the one thing Kara has never been taught to give. Trust. Because some love is worth the risk-and some second chances burn even hotter than the first.

Enola Holmes meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this thrilling YA fantasy adventure from debut author J. A. Morgenstein, perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Philip Pullman. It's 1909 and Rose Moriarty-teenage daughter of Sherlock Holmes' greatest enemy-has made a name for herself fighting monsters and solving crimes. But that was before Rose met the one mystery she couldn't solve: the disappearance of her headmistress. Now, her school has shut down, her classmates have scattered, and Rose is on her own. On the very day Rose receives word that an old friend is dying, the shadowy Count Christoph and his ward Clara show up at her door. Rose has already figured out why they're here (to hire her) and what's in their bag (an ancient orb with incredible powers), but questions remain: Can Rose convince these strangers to help save her friend's life? What are the grotesque, bug-shaped stalkers that plague their every step? And how can Rose pursue this adventure while avoiding a certain boy from her childhood? The only thing certain is that Rose is no longer alone, because danger forges strange alliances . . . . . . and Professor Moriarty wasn't the only famous villain to have a daughter. Unexpected friendships, supernatural mystery, high-stakes heists, and budding romance billow together in this thrilling fantasy adventure, which introduces a motley crew of daredevil heroines who hunt monsters . . . in all their forms.

She was Olympus's Queen. Its sacrifice. Its saviour. Its destruction. Long ago, Circe was Hermes' entire heart. The two women lived on the outskirts of Olympian society, content with a quiet life away from the spotlight. Then Circe caught the eye of Zeus…and was forced into a marriage that would take her freedom, her future, and in the end, her life. In the wake of the tragedy, gossip swirled about the woman Zeus married and (allegedly) murdered…but in time, everyone forgot about beautiful, tragic Circe. Everyone but Hermes, who vowed on that day to bring Olympus to its knees. Now, fifteen years later, a new Zeus rules the city, a new Hades protects his people, a new hope dawns…and Hermes has begun to think there may be things about Olympus worth saving. With Atalanta by her side-and slowly rebuilding her heart-Hermes may finally be ready to set aside her fury and seek the city's rebirth instead of its total annihilation. But there is a beautiful devil on Hermes' other shoulder: a devil who rose, blood-soaked, from where Zeus left her for dead years ago. A devil who has waited all this time to have her revenge. And no matter their past, no matter the desperate love they once shared, no matter the complicated triad forming between the three women, Circe will not rest until all of Olympus lays shattered at her feet…and the gods help anyone who gets in her way. Katee Robert breathes new life into Greek mythology's beloved characters Circe, Hermes and Atalanta, with an irresistible enemies to lovers romance retelling that promises to take readers on a darkly seductive journey.