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When successful lawyer Nikki Harper’s disastrous date with Lewis, an insurance broker, leaves her questioning her life choices, a chance encounter introduces her to James Keller, Hollywood’s most enigmatic star.Swept into his dazzling world of fame and fortune, Nikki finds herself torn between thrilling adventures, heartfelt moments, and the harsh realities of his high-profile lifestyle.Will their connection overcome the challenges of their vastly different worlds, or is true love just another Hollywood illusion?Prepare for laughs, passion, and glamour in this captivating romance!

In this desolate land stripped of life and hope, a twelve-year-old boy has, against all odds, spent the last decade surviving alone. His name is the only constant he clings to—a fragile thread that ties him to his identity.When a fateful encounter with an old man challenges his solitude, an unlikely bond begins to form, redefining what it means to live rather than merely exist. The boy faces a choice: risk companionship or cling to the survival rules his brother taught him years ago.But the harsh reality of survival tears the boy’s world apart once again, plunging him into the merciless grip of The Centre—an organisation that strips him of his humanity. As the now-teenager endures unimaginable loss and pain, he grapples with questions of identity, love, and what it truly means to be human.With everything on the line, a chance of escape sparks hope. Led by a mysterious figure who stirs feelings the teenager has no words for, together, they risk everything for a future that may not exist. Do they dare to defy despair with the fragile power of hope?

Mount Olympus, Macedonia.Deep in the mists of Greek mythology, Zeus wins dominion over the world by casting two ivory dice, unleashing the concept of chance. These fateful dice embark on a journey across Europe, shaping history over millennia.Passing through the hands of celebrated gamblers and other legendary figures, the dice influence pivotal events: the fall of Troy, Hannibal’s march on Rome, Robert the Bruce’s fight for Scottish independence, the sinking of the Titanic, and more. From Charles Martel’s defence of Frankia against the Moors to Henry VIII’s clashwith queen and church, they leave their mark on history before returning to the gods.Fortuna is a sweeping tale of 4,000 years, exploring the tension between human choice and the whims of fate. Discover how the masters of risk and probability theory emerged—and wonder: could European history have fallen another way?Roll the dice and find out.

Bailey would be lost without him. He’s made sure of it.He is the man everyone wants to be or be with. He is respected, charismatic, successful. But beneath the polished exterior lies a monster. For him, control is an addiction, more intoxicating than murder. And he should know.When Sophie and Bailey cross paths with him on a night out in London, their lives take a dark and irreversible turn. Sophie becomes his victim, silenced forever, and now forced to helplessly watch as her vibrant, confident best friend falls prey to his insidious web of coercion and control. Bailey, once full of hope for the future, now struggles to get through each day. But Sophie knows his horrifying secret. Worse still, she knows what will happen when he grows tired of his game...

“Sol stirred his drink with his finger, spilling it absently on the floor. ‘I don’t reckon you understand what this place is. Not sure what you’ve been watching on EBC News, but no police come in here. Ever. By design. Understand? No one cares what information you think you have. No one here cares if you live or die. Welcome to the real world.’”In a lawless quadrant of London, anarchy reigns.Amidst the turmoil, art analyst Lima observes her boss attempting to sell SunDog—a rogue AI capable of creating art and destruction—for millions. But when he is brutally murdered and her co-workers massacred, Lima is thrust into a deadly chase, pursued by criminal factions, corrupt officials, and SunDog itself.Hiding in the anarchic Zone, she uncovers a link between SunDog’s skyrocketing value and a wave of arson targeting global art galleries.Lima must outwit the local militia and the malevolent AI. As the city teeters on the edge of chaos, her survival could plunge London and the rest of the world into an uncontrollable crisis…

Three newly recruited police constables, each with different motivations and backgrounds, embark on a three-year tour of duty in Palestine in the mid-1930s, as the British colonial authorities struggle to contain an uprising by the local Arab population. Sam, a young man seeking adventure, Spud, a freewheeling Eastender, and Jack, with a background in higher education and the arts, are thrown together as violence intensifies against the British forces of law and order.The three recruits witness first-hand the struggle for land and rights in British Mandate Palestine, while being obliged to participate in British efforts to crush the Arab rebellion and restore order.At such a dangerous time, will the three constables emerge unscathed from their experiences? What will they discover about land, homes, and livelihoods—the issues at the core of the still-unsolved question of Palestine? And why on earth has Jack, an artist at heart, chosen to become a policeman?

When sixty-nine-year-old spinster Arabella Pettygrew plunges from the roof of her apartment in Balmoral Square Mansions, there are three possibilities: a tragic accident, suicide, or murder. Cycling Detective Inspector Richard Strawberry and Constable Brenda Gunn are assigned to the case, but as their investigations unfold, the mystery deepens. Is there a connection between the pensioner’s death and the undercover surveillance being conducted by police in the Square’s private gardens? If Arabella is the victim of foul play, the list of suspects is long, including a gallimaufry of eccentric neighbours hiding dark secrets behind their twitching net curtains. Meanwhile, the Seagull Slayer – a self-appointed crusader on a mission to rid Edinburgh’s streets of the ‘flying rats’ – harbours a murderous hatred for First Minister Nicola Sturgeon which complicates matters even further for Strawberry and Gunn. 

Harry Hedgehog loves two things; showing off his tricks to his friends and snacking on tasty treats. But one day when Harry’s latest snacking escapade goes awry, and is unknowingly exposed to pesticides, he learns important lessons about friendship, nature, and the dangers of the world around him.Join Harry Hedgehog and his friends in their garden paradise, filled with fun, adventure, and tasty treats!Packed with humour and heart, this delightful tale teaches kindness, personal growth, and environmental awareness while keeping kids– and adults – laughing at Harry’s cheeky antics!

What do a dress designer, a nanny, and a dentist have in common? Their love of dance and Clarissa’s amateur dance group for mature ladies.Now the Manchester troupe heads to Paris for the finals of the Expression competition. However they''re carrying more baggage than just their costumes. Monica’s marriage is on the rocks, Ruby is torn between her lascivious lifestyle and a new love, Ingrida has secretly married her employer. Meanwhile, Fay longs to reconnect with her daughters, and Asha is obsessed with nailing her Bollywood routine for her upcoming wedding.With Clarissa’s choreography and their shared passion, the ladies are determined to triumph. But betrayal and sabotage threaten their friendships and their chances of winning.Can they overcome the obstacles and claim the prize?

Tamsyn’s life has always felt magical, even if it isn’t a fairytale.As the daughter of a Storyteller, she knows the power of stories. Living with her foster mum and siblings has its challenges, but Tamsyn is sure of one thing—they always have each other. And when life gets tough, a good story can make it all better.But when a stranger arrives with the shocking news that someone is destroying the magic in her world, and unraveling the stories that protect it, everything changes. As magic fades, so does hope—and everything Tamsyn loves is at risk.Determined to fight back, Tamsyn and her foster siblings set off on a dangerous adventure. Facing unimaginable challenges, they must summon all their courage, strength, and belief.Can they save their world before it’s too late? Or will this spell be the end of everything Tamsyn holds dear?

Sasha Denning doesn’t ask for anything—ever. Feeling unappreciated and stuck in a crumbling marriage with her husband, Mark, she’s suddenly given a dramatic escape: a near-death experience. Returning to life with a mission to help others, Sasha is thrust into a series of challenges that range from comical to heart-wrenching.Zinnia, her determined but rule-bound trainee spirit guide, wants to help Sasha mend her life and marriage. But with The Spirit Guidance Rule Book restricting her every move, Zinnia faces her own struggles to prove she’s ready to qualify. When disaster looms, Zinnia must decide what matters most—her mission, her career, or Sasha and Mark’s future.

When Lydia Moffatt takes her two-year-old daughter, Annie, to a ballet class, she has no idea of the world she is about to be drawn into.What begins as a charming Saturday activity soon spirals into an all-consuming world of fierce competition, shifting friendships, and ruthless ambition—both onstage and among the dance mums, who are desperate for their little ones to succeed at any cost. As tensions rise, Lydia starts to question everything.But when Annie begins to display troubling behaviours, Lydia’s own buried traumas resurface. Driven by an unstoppable urge to protect her daughter, she is forced to confront her past and navigate a world where nothing is off-limits.In the cutthroat world of competitive dance, how far will Lydia go to protect what matters most?

In a small Lancashire town, two lives intersect with secrets buried deep within a century-old mill.After serving in the Gulf War, Dev opens a bakery in an abandoned wallpaper mill, seeking peace and purpose. Meanwhile, Dani, haunted by her family’s troubled history, leaves Manchester and moves in with her grandmother, whose own past is tied to a scandal at the mill dating back to 1915.As Dani and Dev grow closer, they uncover dark secrets that link Dani’s family to the mill. A hidden room within its walls holds answers to long-buried mysteries, from a love affair with a spy to a shocking betrayal. As events unfold, Dani must confront her own buried guilt, while Dev faces his unfulfilled feelings.When past and present collide, can Dani and Dev find peace, or will history’s sins consume them?

Gryff Morgan, a church-going Kentucky family man, hides a dark secret. Living under an assumed identity to avoid extradition to Argentina, not even his twin sons, Travis and Chase, know their comfortable lives are built on the proceeds of drug smuggling. Only his wife, Gwenna Garland—a failed singer—knows the truth of his Welsh origins.In South Wales, Huw and Rhys grow up believing their father died at sea before they were born. Their mother, Shirley, was left heartbroken, never revealing she was pregnant when tragedy drove him away.Three decades later, during NATO peacekeeping in Sarajevo, a chance meeting between Chase and a British soldier sets events in motion, bringing the four brothers’ worlds together. Betrayal and an explosive love triangle lead to a journey from Kentucky to South Wales, where family matriarch Lowri still waits for her missing son.As secrets unravel, Gryff and Gwenna’s daughter, Country music superstar Greer Garland, takes on the task of reuniting her fractured family. But can love and forgiveness heal decades of lies, or will the past prove too devastating to overcome?

A captivating blend of memoir and fiction, this story begins with the author''s first job at a shirt factory in the 1970s. What starts as a true-life account soon takes a darker turn when an unusual delivery sparks an investigation that uncovers sinister secrets.As a colleague vanishes, the police uncover a disturbing conspiracy involving child abductions and political intrigue. Undeterred by the authorities'' warnings, the author, his friends, and his courageous girlfriend press on, even as danger closes in.When a haunting incident from a decade earlier resurfaces, the author’s life is thrust into sudden peril, leading to a gripping and bittersweet conclusion…

Henry Fitzjohn is the golden boy of the Conservative government and aspires to rise to the top. But his penchant for London’s West End nightlife leads him into a seedy world of call girls and corruption, exposing him to scandal and dismissal from the Party.Fitzjohn’s role as a Cabinet minister requires him to lead the British response to the perilous Cold War threat from Russia but he finds security and love in the quiet and beauty of Readymoney Cove, unaware of the secret dangers that threaten his life and seemingly untroubled about the risks to his reputation.Meanwhile, Adam Devon a pilot instructor on maritime RAF squadrons based in Cornwall is hunting Soviet submarines and comes under attack, bringing the UK to the verge of all-out war. When Moscow target Fitzjohn, Hannah, Devon’s wife and a former Israeli secret agent, finds herself pulled into the conspiracy.Can Fitzjohn escape scandal and danger? How will the government pull back from the brink of war? And what fate awaits Hannah?