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This sequel to the New York Times bestselling book The Mystery of Locked Rooms follows the beloved Deltas as they race to complete the most challenging escape room they've ever faced...and confront their fears in order to save their friendship. When a strange invitation shows up in Sarah's backpack, the Delta's learn that their favorite funhouse, The Delta Game, is about to get some serious competition. The "Mystery Mansion" is opening just miles away and the ominous and cryptic owner has invited Sarah, West, and Hannah to come test it on opening day. It claims to be the biggest and best escape house ever, and based on the photos of gleaming rooms filled with high-tech puzzles, it just might be. What's more, the kids have been offered a ten-thousand-dollar prize if they escape the house. For some reason, West and Hannah seem very interested in the cash prize, but the three friends are torn because they really don't want to be a walking advertisement for a competitor to The Delta Game. After all, that funhouse changed their lives, Sarah's life especially. But maybe the only way to keep the funhouse, and their friend William Taters in business, is to accept the invite to this new Mystery Mansion, escape it in record time, and show just how lame and easy it is by comparison. The trio arrive at the mansion on opening day, armed with their "fortune favors the bold" attitude. But they quickly learn that nothing is as it seems . . . and unfortunately this time, not everyone plays fair.

R. Lee Fryar dishes up a delightful, cosy fantasy adventure for romantasy readers in this funny, tongue-in-cheek, screwball fairy tale romp. *** Even the most wicked deserve their happily-ever-after. For almost a thousand years, Wicked Witch Hector West and Good Witch Ida North have maintained the balance between good and evil, preserving a magical Happily-Ever-After that keeps the realm from falling apart. But even Cardinal Witches need a hobby, and every spare moment they have is spent antagonising each other. But when Ida's latest "harmless" hex goes too far, Hector retaliates with a curse that immediately backfires, making her choose the wrong princess for the year's big pantomime. Which, if not corrected immediately, could have world-shaking consequences. One reluctant prince and badly botched dragon kidnapping later, both Hector and Ida are determined to set things right. With love magic gone wild, the two best enemies set off on a quest to save the realm, their lovesick gnome chamberlains at their sides. Yet as they unravel what went wrong with their mixed-up magic, Hector and Ida will have to face a more daunting challenge than trying to avoid their own Wickedly-Ever-After: Deciding whether a millennium worth of enmity might have been the biggest mistake of their very long lives. Wickedly Ever After is a charming fairy tale romp through a magical land, full of enticing charm and a compelling enemies to lovers romance. Tropes Cosy Fantasy Enemies to Lovers Romantasy Monster Romance Fairytale Retelling Magic Gone Wrong

From the author of The Perfect Place to Die, Don't Go to Sleep, and A Family of Killers comes a chilling historical murder mystery for young adult readers set during World War II. *** When multiple women are found murdered in their London homes during World War II, seventeen-year-old Mary Churchill vows to uncover the identity of the Blackout Ripper - even if it puts her own life at risk. Seventeen-year-old Mary Churchill feels helpless as London is ravaged by air raids and mandatory blackouts during the seemingly endless war. On a rare night out, she connects with a stranger named Evelyn and, after becoming fast friends, makes plans to meet her again the next day. Except Evelyn never shows up. When Mary searches for her, she finds her new friend has been brutally murdered. Horrified, Mary goes to the police. But there's a war happening, and they don't have enough resources to dedicate themselves to the crime. So, Mary takes it upon herself to investigate. And as she gets further into the case, she discovers more shocking murders. All women, all strangled and mutilated…all connected. If Mary doesn't figure out who is killing these women, she could be next. Against the backdrop of bombings, Mary searches London for any clues as to who this serial murderer could be, and finds herself in a game of cat and mouse with the Blackout Ripper. If only one of them can make it out alive, does Mary have what it takes to make sure it's her? Perfect for murder mystery readers and fans of Enola Holmes, Death in the Dark is a chilling young adult crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the riveting conclusion. Tropes Historical Fiction Young Adult Thriller Serial Killer Murder Mystery Teen Investigator Cat-and-Mouse

Jamie Wendon-Dale may design haunted houses, but they don't actually believe in ghosts - until they meet Edgar Lovejoy, who is tall, clever, beautiful…and 100% haunted. *** Something wicked this way comes in Roan Parrish's delightful cosy LGBTQIA+ romance about a haunted house tour guide in New Orleans. Jamie Wendon-Dale (transmasc they/them) creates haunted houses for a living. Haunting is their life - but nobody working New Orleans' spooky circuit actually believes in ghosts. Edgar Lovejoy (cis he/him) is 100% haunted. No, really. Ghosts have tormented him since childhood, and he's organised his life around attempts to avoid them. Opposites? Get ready to attract. But while Jamie's biggest concern is that Edgar sometimes seems a bit distracted, Edgar's fears are much greater. Not only is he scared of encountering the dearly departed whenever he leaves the house, but he's terrified of making himself vulnerable to Jamie. After all, how do you tell someone who believes ghosts only exist as smoke and mirrors that you see them everywhere you go? And how can you trust in a happy future when you can't even believe in yourself? A little spooky, a little magical, and a whole lot cosy: The (Most Unusual) Haunting of Edgar Lovejoy will leave you feeling like you've found a brand new bookish family of your own. Tropes Cosy Romance Opposites Attract Found Family Self-Discovery LGBTQ+

From cold rivalry to hot cocoa and warm hearts Jez, a grumpy fennex, wants nothing to do with the winter games descending on Adenashire. She'd rather sleep through winter than deal with the snow, the noise, or the swarm of visitors in town. But a drunken boast lands her smack in the middle of the festivities and, even worse, fake dating her endlessly cheerful friend, Taenya, a woodland elf. Plagued by chronic fatigue and past heartbreak, Jez has long guarded her heart. Not to mention she has a secret she'd rather not share. Yet Taenya's warmth and patience begin to melt her icy exterior. Together, the two women tackle challenges?from ice sculpting to scavenger hunts?and their reluctant partnership becomes something deeper, built on laughter, trust, and a shared love of cozy corners and quiet moments. With the help of her quirky friend group and the magic of a town that thrives on togetherness, Jez begins to open up?not just to the festivities but to the possibility of healing, connection, and maybe even joy.

The Di Bianco brothers. Her best friends. Her greatest downfall. Kamila Hamilton had everything under control…or so she thought. She hadn’t planned for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down. Thiago got her first kiss. Taylor always protected her. Their return makes Kami’s seemingly perfect life shake. She is no longer the innocent young girl they once knew. Since they left, she’s built walls and worn a mask to keep herself safe. The secrets they carry threaten to bring down those fragile walls and expose what happened so many years ago. Only they can reach the true Kami behind all those barriers. Will Kami be able to resist Thiago’s presence? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again?

The second book in the Better series is an angsty, sexy new adult college romance from Italian bestseller and Wattpad sensation Carrie Leighton. *** There is no light without shadow. There is no love without pain. Loving each other has never been easy for Thomas Collins and Vanessa Clark. Their romance is fuelled by passionate nights and fierce jealousy, hot sparks and seemingly insurmountable misunderstandings. After nearly losing each other, their relationship finally appears to be growing in the right direction. For the first time, Thomas confides in Vanessa, sharing the traumas in his past that have turned him into a broken soul incapable of bonding with anyone. But not even this rekindled closeness can overcome Thomas's deep, gripping distress. While Thomas spirals into self-destruction, Vanessa does her best to move on. She revisits her relationship with her old boyfriend, Logan, who has never accepted the end of their relationship and is ready to provide the support she deserves. Thomas is devastated and angry, because he knows that Logan isn't the right guy for Vanessa. But Thomas can't seem to keep himself together, his pain and addictions tearing him apart. Can there be a happy ending for two hearts on a collision course? Beautifully translated from the original Italian, Damnation is a passion-fuelled journey for lovers of new adult books - full of enemies to lovers tension and a charming, volatile 'opposites attract' romance. Tropes Enemies to Lovers Grumpy x Sunshine Bad Boy Romance Opposites Attract Second Chance Romance College Romance

From fan-favourite author K.M. Moronova comes a biting, suspenseful dark romance set inside an elite special ops squad. Nell Gallows is the sole survivor of an elite dark forces squad, Ri?t, after a devastating attack two years ago. Unsurprisingly, she's being put up as the top candidate for the special ops team: Malum. The squad that goes where no one else will or can. There's only one problem: Malum blames their one casualty from the Patagonia mission on the Riot squad. So what is she to do when she finds herself on a plane to California and on her way to a sure death sentence? A one-night stand. At least, that's all it was supposed to be - one last night to be free. Only, she finds out too late that the dark and mysterious man she solely wanted as a fling is not only her new comrade but also the one she dreaded meeting most - her immediate superior and untouchable devil in the field: Bones. He's hell on earth - cruel and unforgiving, but most of all, he hates her, and he makes sure she knows it. And yet, she finds herself unwilling to leave his side when he's unable to get to the evac point when their mission goes awry. She stays behind with the devil and the secrets he keeps. They only have one another to trust when no faith is left. Leave Me Behind is a biting military romance from one of the genre's most exciting new voices, promising an intoxicating blend of enemies to lovers drama, spec ops action and romantic suspense. Tropes Military Romance Dark Romance Enemies to Lovers Bully Romance Forced Proximity Touch Her and Die

From New York Times bestselling authors Krista and Becca Ritchie comes a new contemporary romance series about legacy, loyalty, and love - the charming spinoff of the beloved Addicted and Like Us series. *** Love burns hottest when it's blue. Ben Cobalt is number six. Not sixth place - in fact, he'd be considered at least third draft pick for the NHL if he didn't quit hockey during college. And he's not sixth-in-line for any throne. Though most consider his larger-than-life, billionaire family American royalty. He is the sixth-born Cobalt. Out of a normal family of seven, he might get lost in the shuffle. But being the black sheep of the Cobalt Empire comes with its own intense spotlight. After he hits a major low at college in Philly, his four older brothers convince him to move in with them in New York City. Transferring to Manhattan Valley University - piece of cake. But living in an apartment with all of his brothers while harbouring a giant secret among a family who's more tight-knit than a secret society - total effing chaos. He has to find a way out of the tense living arrangement, especially as he clashes with his oldest brother, Charlie. Ben turns to an unlikely source for help. A grumpy, punk-rock girl with a troubled past who's already pissed off one Cobalt brother. So when an undeniable attraction ignites, Harriet Fisher is expecting the flames to die out. Except…what happens when they don't? Falling for a Cobalt brother with secrets might be a Shakespearean tragedy she can't rewind. Burn Bright is the first book in the Cobalt Empire series, a new adult romance series about legacy, loyalty, and love. Tropes Opposites Attract Grumpy vs Sunshine Billionaire Romance College Romance

Midsommar meets Scream in this blood-soaked new adult horror thriller set in a remote healing retreat, from the author of Curse of the Reaper. Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fiancé. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way... even if his ghost still haunts her with vivid waking nightmares that are ruining her life. So when her friend group gets an exclusive invitation to a restorative spiritual retreat in Joshua Tree, Hannah reluctantly agrees in search of a fresh start. Despite her scepticism of the strange Guru Pax and his belief in the supernatural world, Hannah soon finds healing through all the yoga, sound baths, and hot springs offered at the tech-free haven. But this peaceful journey of self-discovery quickly descends into a violent fight for self-preservation when a mysterious killer starts picking off retreat attendees in increasingly gruesome ways. As the body count rises and Hannah's sanity frays, she'll have to confront her dark past and uncover the true nature of a ruthless monster hellbent on killing her vibe for good. An accomplished thriller in the vein of the slasher horror genre, Breathe In, Bleed Out is a razor-sharp read full of nostalgia for fans of classic horror movies. Tropes Horror Thriller Slasher Horror One by One Dark Secrets Spiritual Retreat

A bingeable dark college romance featuring a suspenseful cat-and-mouse subplot from Italian bestseller and BookTok sensation Kira Shell. *** Love the players. Hate the game. Selene Anderson reluctantly moves to New York to live with her estranged father and his new family for her first year of college. She's immediately drawn to Neil Miller like a moth to a flame. Neil is the eldest son of her father's new wife, constantly battling a sinister past that gives him no respite. Selene would do anything to break down the walls Neil has built around his heart. But Neil is not ready to open up to anyone, believing himself to be too damaged to be loved. As Selene and Neil wrestle with conflicting emotions and forbidden fantasies, in the shadows lurks Player 2511: a stalker looking for revenge against Neil. With his riddles, threats and attacks, the ruthless stranger drags Neil into a wicked game that he must play if he wants his family to live-and win if he wants a future with Selene. Let the Game Begin is the first in Kiss Me Like You Love Me: a dark new adult romance series. It features mature themes and explicit content that may not be suitable for all audiences. Reader discretion is advised. Tropes Dark Romance Forbidden Love College Romance Stepbrother Romantic Suspense This work has been translated with the contribution of the Centre for Books and Reading of the Italian Ministry of Culture.

His praise is forbidden?his touch irresistible Jack St. Claire is desperate. A grieving single father, he buries himself in his work?running a brand-new kink club in Paris. Instead of handling his grief, he's built a fortress around his heart, and it's time he hired someone to help him take care for his daughter before things get worse. Camille Aubert wasn't looking for a new job. She just wanted to return a lost love letter she'd found within the pages of a book. But when she's mistaken for a job candidate and hired as Jack's live-in nanny, something tells her this is exactly where she needs to be. Shortly after arriving, Camille discovers a strange room in the apartment that sparks her curiosity?and hints at a dark, mysterious side to Jack that she's desperate to uncover. The lines between professional and personal blur dangerously as the heat between them becomes impossible to ignore. She's drawn to the broken man who hides his grief in ropes and bondage, and she challenges him in ways he never thought possible. Caught between her growing feelings for Jack and the ghosts of his past, Camille must decide: can love heal a heart still grieving, or will their passion destroy them both?

She was promised a miracle. She got more then she bargained for. Abby wants a baby more than anything. But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer to serve as a surrogate. It’s an offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true. But soon, strange things start happening. And it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret. And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a page turner that will redefine what it means to be in the family way…

From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes a standalone contemporary romance filled with heartache and dreams, set against the backdrop of Hollywood's glitz and glamour. Lexington Hall and I were never supposed to collide - he, the golden boy of Hollywood, and me, a small-town dreamer with stars in my eyes. But when we shared the stage in our high school musical, something ignited. Then, just as quickly, it all fell apart, leaving my dreams in pieces. Now, four years later, Lex is a household name, turning our past into a television sensation. He's spun our story for the world to see, while I'm still haunted by what we lost. With millions obsessed over the "real" Stevie St. James, Lex reappears with an offer too tempting to turn down: a fake romance to keep the buzz alive, in exchange for the financial freedom I desperately need. I convince myself I can play the part. But as old feelings resurface and new risks emerge, the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. Dreams are easy to chase - but falling for the guy who shattered mine could cost me everything. Dream On is a poignant fake dating romance full of relatable angst, lofty dreams, and the transcendental power that a second chance can have. Tropes Second Chance Romance Fake Dating Hollywood Star Contemporary Romance

The most exciting romantasy debut of the year promises an epic slow burn fantasy romance inspired by Sri Lankan mythology, for readers of Sarah J. Maas, Scarlett St. Clair and Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne. *** A fierce orphaned young woman with an affinity for poisons and revenge would do anything to end the reign of heartless rajas - even sell her soul to the most dangerous cursed god of all: the Blood Yakka, Reeri. Anula Ramanayake of Anuradhapura calculated her ascent the moment she was orphaned, when her village burned in an endless war and the gods forsook her prayers. First, she would marry the raja. Then, she would poison him and take the throne for herself and her people. But when an unexpected coup thwarts her careful plans, Anula is left with one desperate option. She offers her soul to the cursed gods she renounced in exchange for the crown. In the Second Heavens, Reeri the Blood Yakka, the most dangerous and powerful of his clan, hears her prayer. For aeons, he's waited for such a valuable offering - one that could finally give him the chance to kill his divine tormentor and return his fellow Yakkas to their former glory on earth. Reeri accepts Anula's bargain, tethering them until their goals are achieved…or until they die. As the war presses on, Anula must move quickly or lose her chance to become the first raejina. But while she is skilled at many things, especially in stopping hearts, the closer she grows to Reeri, the more she finds her own heart at risk. And when the time comes to fight enemies both human and divine, Anuradhapura and the Heavens will never be the same. An enchanting and captivating debut, Her Soul for a Crown is an enemies to lovers romantasy tale from a fresh and singular new voice in the genre. Complete with deeply realised world-building and brought to life with beautiful character art, a world map and a glossary of terms, this is one fantasy romance adventure that genre adherents cannot afford to miss. Tropes Romantasy Enemies to Lovers Slow Burn Romance Forced Proximity Only One Bed He Falls First Court Intrigue

From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes the first in a dazzling spin-off trilogy focusing on the children of the original Monsters & Muses books: a dark and twisted contemporary romance inspired by the Greek Furies, set at an exclusive (and dangerous) university. *** Sometimes the pomegranate doesn't fall far from the tree... Asher Anderson is angry. At the world, at himself, at the way his best friend Lucy Wolfe seems determined to tune out this buzzing connection between them. He doesn't mean to solve all his problems with violence, but maybe he has too much of his father in him. That's why the faculty at Avernia College hates him, right? Because of the "evil" blood in his veins? He should know better than to darken the old, ivy-covered university's door, but it's practically a law of the universe: wherever Lucy goes, Asher follows. Even if that means entering a twisting labyrinth of secret societies, human sacrifices, and a very personal history soaked in blood. Lucy is used to being an outcast. She's even used to Asher being her dark, brooding shadow. What she isn't used to is him shattering her resolve by taking her up against library bookshelves as she desperately pretends her heart hasn't always been his. She should know better than to play with fire, but with unexplained deaths and pointed threats ripping apart the university's fabric, Asher and Lucy soon find themselves at the centre of the turmoil, where they'll have to confront their feelings - or die trying. The riveting and steamy Monsters & Muses series continues in Monsters Within - a gripping, pulse-pounding trilogy of dark spin-offs for fans of Greek mythology-inspired romance. Tropes Dark College Romance Friends to Lovers Dark Academia Spicy Romance Greek Mythology Monsters & Muses - The Series that Started it All: Promises and Pomegranates (Hades & Persephone) Vipers and Virtuosos (Orpheus & Eurydice) Oaths and Omissions (Helen of Troy) Arrows and Apologies (Apollo & Daphne) Souls and Sorrows (Eros & Psyche) Liars and Liaisons (Pan & Echo)