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by Pyae Moe WarIn Pyae Moe Thet War's electrifying and heartfelt new rom-com, a writer's attempt to find inspiration for her new novel is sabotaged by a vacation gone horribly wrong... and feelings for her off limits best friend.Tropes include:💜 Childhood friends-to-clueless-to-lovers💜 Successful writer FMC💜 Hot bookseller MMC💜 Will they (live)/Won't they (also live)💜 Forced Proximity💜 Only one bed (while it lasts)!!!!Poe Myat Sabei has the publishing career that any writer would kill for: her first novel became an international number one bestseller and is being turned into a Netflix film. But now on deadline for her second book, Poe is facing a catastrophic case of writer's block. The solution? Book a two-week getaway to an exclusive island resort for her and her best friend Zwe where she'll undoubtedly be inspired to write her next bestseller.But the vacation of their dreams turns into a nightmare when the resort is taken over by a mysterious group that's very armed and very angry. As they try to leave the island before they're tracked down, Poe and Zwe suddenly find themselves facing the kinds of conflicts that only come up when, well, you're trapped in a life-or-death situation on a remote island with your (hot) best friend.Will they make it off the island alive? Will Poe make her deadline? And, most importantly....Will they ever get a chance to tell each other how they really feel?'A winning, heartfelt and utterly unputdownable book' LAURA HANKIN'A love story that leaps off the page' RUFARO FAITH MAZARURA'With witty dialogue, surprising twists and some good old-fashioned romantic pining, readers are bound to fall in love' SOPHIE SULLIVAN'I LOVED IT' RONALI COLLINGS-----💜 FALL IN LOVE WITH PYAE MOE THET WAR 💜'If you're looking for a slow burn romance filled with tension, look no further - this is the book for you' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'Never have I read two characters that leapt off the page from the beginning' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'I was hooked from start to finish' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'Pyae Moe Thet War tells a rollicking good story' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'A fantastic romantic suspense debut that features two Asian MCs' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟' I would recommend this book highly' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟'I can't wait to read more from this author!' 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Filthy Rich Vampire: TikTok made me buy it! Twilight meets Gossip Girl in this totally addictive and steamy vampire romance
by Geneva LeeTwilight meets Gossip Girl and fake-dating meets vampires in the filthiest, spiciest, sexiest vampire book of the year by million-copy bestselling author and TikTok sensation Geneva Lee.Julian Rousseaux has a problem. He's single, and for the world's wealthiest vampires, the social season is about to begin. Julian would rather stake himself than get married. But as the eldest, eligible Rousseaux he has no choice but to find a wife before the season ends - whether he likes it or not.When cellist Thea literally stumbles into his life at a gala, she's the last person Julian could ever fall in love with. She's too innocent, too kind and way too human. But now that she knows about his world, she's also a walking target. She needs protection; he needs a fake girlfriend to discourage overzealous vampire matchmaking... But with each moment they share, new dangers emerge: a desire as forbidden as their stolen touches, an awakening of a long-dead heart, and secrets that could tear them both apart...READERS ARE OBSESSED'This is my favorite book. I can say it without a doubt and with conviction. I will never stop talking about this, and I will not apologize . . . This is seductive. Alluring. Magnificent. I would die for this book. I need merch, special editions, everything' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I don't want this to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I don't know what to say other than the fact that I absolutely loved this' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Filled with lush danger, sensual possibilities, and a seemingly insurmountable obstacle for the protagonists to overcome. This story has some of my favorite romance tropes wrapped up with glamorous and utterly irresistible bows' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐' Thought about it all day at work, wishing I could be sitting at home so I could finish it . . . And then promptly came home and finished it. Such a great read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sexy vampires meets Bridgerton, with a hint of Christian Grey. I couldn't read this book fast enough!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Addicting from start to finish' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Filthy Rich Vampires: TikTok made my buy it! Twilight meets Gossip Girl in this unputdownable and sizzling vampire romance
by Geneva LeeHe wore darkness with such graceful ease... Twilight meets Gossip Girl in the spiciest, most addictive vampire series of the year by million-copy bestselling author and TikTok sensation Geneva Lee. Get ready for your vampire obsession.It's been a month since Thea Melbourne's world was turned upside down by a vampire. Now she's returned home, where her mother lies in a coma. Struggling to return to the life she left behind, she's selling off her gifted couture to pay the bills, avoiding her concerned roommates, and trying to forget the sexy, irresistible vampire who started it all.Julian Rousseaux knows he should stay away from Thea. In fact, the vampire council demands it. The problem is that she haunts his every thought... When a new threat emerges, he faces the hardest choice he's made in 900 years: pray that she's safer without him or propose a new arrangement to keep her at his side.One that forces them to confront their own dark secrets while resisting the temptation to cross the line and claim each other ... forever.READERS ARE OBSESSED'My God, I absolutely devoured this book. I haven't been this excited for a book in a long time. It was brilliant. The characters are fantastic and I love the story.... Where can I find a vampire like Julian? Everyone needs one in their life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'SO DAMN GOOD!!! This was amazing start to finish! I love Julian and Thea, I loved seeing their relationship grow, I loved seeing Thea learn more about herself, and I honestly just love the world -it's so magical and has all these secrets I want to know about. I'm absolutely addicted to this series!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'THIS IS TOO DAMN GOOD! GENEVA LEE HAS DONE THE DAMN THING AGAINNN!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am a vamp girl deep in my bones, and this book made my dead black heart sing... This book gave me all the feels: happy, sad, angry, confused, love, LUST' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I literally read this in a day because it was so good!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WHEN I SAY I LOVE THIS SERIES I MEAN I LOVE IT! Julien and Thea I absolutely adore you - the love, compassion and bond you guys have is the best... I read this book in one sitting it was that good, they are soo addictive and compelling and I will be recommending this series for the rest of my life' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I am absolutely feral for this modern paranormal romance with a reality show vibe. I knew I had to pounce on the first that came out and I have been hooked since' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Julian is totally BOOK HUSBAND material!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Can a book take your virginity again?? Asking for a friend' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This series is pushing all my current TBR to the side. I totally recommend reading!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Filthy Rich Vampires: TikTok made me buy it! Twilight meets Gossip Girl in this utterly gripping and sexy vampire romance
by Geneva LeeAll magic will die, and with it, all who carry it. Every last one of us... Twilight meets Gossip Girl in the steamiest, most addictive, most talked-about vampire book of the year by million-copy bestselling authorand TikTok sensation Geneva Lee.As the Winter Solstice falls, Thea Melbourne and Julian Rousseaux return to the social season. Now, with their bond at its strongest - and most irresistibly intense - they face new deadly tests as the vampire elite will stop at nothing to tear them apart.Until Thea receives devastating news that leads them to the ancient, winding streets of Venice, where Julian's past beckons - along with the monster he once was.As forgotten magic stirs in Thea's blood, Julian has no choice but to confront his demons, or he risks losing Thea forever.Because peril dances in the shadows as a deadly threat rises. One that could shatter their world, their families, and even each other ... unless they're willing to pay the price.READERS ARE OBSESSED'With this instalment in the Filthy Rich Vampires world, Geneva Lee has established herself as a reigning goddess of fantasy romance. I am in AWE of where she took this world - especially in that AMAZING THIRD ACT!! And all of these intriguing, incredible characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES. I don't want it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Let me just say this book sent me through a rollercoaster of emotions. ESPECIALLY TOWARDS THE VERY END. SOBBING' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, the third book in this series is just wow. It's full of so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming but the end. Wow, all I've got to say is don't mess with Thea because she's deadly now' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'All the feels... I mean, all of them! I flipping lovedddddd this book. There was so much to uncover. I desired no other ending, no other beginning. It was perfection!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Okay, I'm sorry but why did this book hit so hard??? The spice, the drama, the lore???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My jaw is completely unhinged! Thanks to Geneva Lee I'll be dragging my jaw until further notice. This book definitely took a turn I didn't see coming at all!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Filthy Rich Vampires: TikTok made me buy it! Twilight meets Gossip Girl in this totally gripping and next-level spicy vampire romance
by Geneva LeeThey will all kneel before her... Twilight meets Gossip Girl in the spiciest, most unputdownable vampire series of the year by million-copy bestselling author and TikTok sensation Geneva Lee.Magic has awoken, and everything has changed, especially for Thea Melbourne. Grappling with who she is, what she knows, and even her powerful bond with vampire Julian Rousseaux, she enters a deadly game as she becomes something greater than he could have ever imagined. But Thea's growing power and influence haven't gone without notice...Julian would do whatever it takes to protect Thea, to keep her safe. But nine hundred years of immortality haven't prepared him for the dangers they face. The Vampire Council, the Mordicum, and even their families, have all taken up arms, one way or another. Nowhere - and no one - is safe.A new evil is rising, and with it, the deadliest threat to their future yet. One that requires more than wealth, power and love to survive...READERS ARE OBSESSED'Wow. Wow. Wow. This was wonderful! Action packed. Twists and turns. Shocking moments, and OMG moments. I absolutely loved this book. Geneva, you killed it! Fae. Werewolves. Magical beings. Vampires. Witches. This has it all' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plot twists kept coming, the story kept you enthralled! Sad to no longer be in the world of Thea and Julian' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WHAT A SERIES! So happy I picked it up. Whirlwind, twists, surprises, don't sleep on it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly an awesome, magical spellbinding series. Geneva Lee did it once again' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'After reading this series, I want a filthy rich vampire!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'For me, this is what would happen if you crossed Bridgerton with Discovery of Witches and added some Greek mythology. I have absolutely loved this series. Family drama, secrets, greed, passion and mated love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Everything comes to a magical and terrifying head in this exciting and romantic climax to the Filthy Rich Vampires saga. If you like twisted stories of magic and lovers that have found their one true love that they can't live without, this series is for you. Love done with an artist's touch is always magical, and Geneva Lee painted an exquisite portrait of love, betrayal and adventure in every romantic port in the world. Don't miss it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Curdle Creek: From the Women's Prize-longlisted author of Remembered
by Yvonne Battle-FeltonWelcome to Curdle Creek. We're dying to make you feel at home.Osira, a forty-five-year-old widow, is an obedient follower of the strict conventions of Curdle Creek, an all-Black town in rural America governed by a tradition of ominous rituals designed to keep the residents safe.Curdle Creek has one particularly strict policy: one in, one out.And one day, it is Osira's turn.Forced into the great unknown. The sinister reality of her birthplace unravels around her. As she comes face-to-face with those she believed were lost, Osira must reckon with all she has ever been told and confront the insidious cruelties of inheritance.
Taking Back My Power: Our Bodies. Our Consent.
by Georgia HarrisonGeorgia Harrison's story as you've never heard it before. Explosive and inspiring, Georgia reveals the shocking truth of how she suffered revenge porn at the hands of her ex - and how she fought to get her life back. 'One woman's campaign for justice for herself and for all victims of image-based sexual abuse. Georgia writes with unflinching honesty and, perhaps most powerfully, with hope' ELIZABETH DAY'Georgia has been so brave. A total inspiration. Everyone should read this book' EM CLARKSON'Rousing and important ... A much-needed manifesto on consent' StylistIn 2020, Georgia Harrison's ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear shared intimate footage of her online without her consent. With the click of a button, Georgia's innocence and dignity were stolen. But now she's taking her power back. This is not a sad story - it's a story about the power of hope, a journey to justice, and a rallying cry for change.In court, Georgia was finally allowed to tell her side of the story - and Bear was found guilty of revenge porn and voyeurism in what became the most talked-about case in the British media. This culminated in a 21-month jail sentence, a ruling that has cemented Georgia as a feminist icon.This is Georgia's story like you've never heard it before. Unfiltered and unflinching, Georgia pulls back the curtain on the nightmare that could have crushed her, but that made her who she is today. Georgia is proud to be a voice for women, determined to help victims of image-based sexual abuse seek justice. Holding nothing back, she shines a light on how to navigate traumatic times - the importance of hope, building resilience and a positive mindset. Taking Back My Power is more than just a memoir; it's an entire movement.
Taking Back My Power: Our Bodies. Our Consent.
by Georgia HarrisonTaking Back My Power is a must-listen for anyone who cares about women's rights and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in the digital age. Just as much a manifesto as it is a memoir, this inspiring and important audiobook will be a whole movement, sparking much-needed change.A ground-breaking, eye-opening and inspiring memoir-meets-manifesto by Georgia Harrison, who rocketed to fame after winning a court case against her ex-boyfriend on counts of revenge porn. This audiobook will be a movement.In 2020, Georgia Harrison's world was ripped apart when her ex-boyfriend Stephen Bear shared intimate footage of her online without consent. But this is not a sad story - it's a story about the power of hope, a journey to justice, and a rallying cry for change.Thanks to Georgia's trailblazing and courageous campaign, Bear was found guilty of revenge porn, voyeurism, and two counts of disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress. This culminated in a 21-month jail sentence, a ruling that has been widely celebrated as a huge win for women - and which has cemented Georgia as a feminist icon.In the unfiltered and unflinching Taking Back My Power, Georgia tells her empowering story. This important and inspirational audiobook calls attention to the urgent need to address the issue of non-consensual filming that affects so many young girls and women today. Holding nothing back, Georgia shines a light on how to navigate traumatic times - the importance of hope, building resilience and a positive mindset. Taking Back My Power is more than just a memoir; it's an entire movement.(P)2023 Little Brown Book Group Limited for and on behalf of Dialogue Books
Facing the Music: A searingly candid memoir from S Club 7 star, Hannah Spearritt
by Hannah Spearritt'There has been a lot of fun and adventure in my five decades on earth. There are also things from my past that I've needed to deal with. This is my story, my truth, with no holds barred - and I deserve to be able to tell it the way that I choose.'It's time to face the music - the experiences that defined me, the mistakes that shaped me and the loves that changed my life.From S Club 7 pop star to Hollywood starlet, Hannah Spearritt has been on the stage, screen and airwaves since her teens. As one seventh of an iconic pop band, providing the soundtrack to so many childhoods, she has spent most of her life in the limelight. Now, for the first time ever, she's ready to open up in this deeply candid memoir.This is Hannah's true story. The lessons she has learned, the loves of her life, the dangerous health struggles, the friendships and the fallouts, the joy of being a mother and the heartbreak she has overcome - Hannah holds absolutely nothing back.Facing the Music is Hannah on her own terms - brave, unfiltered and hugely inspirational. Hannah can't wait for the world to get to know the real her.
The Impersonators
by Angela ChadwickIMPERSONATION SERVICES AVAILABLE NEAR YOU. Need someone to stand in as a partner, colleague or relative? Make the right impression by hiring a professional actor today. Complete discretion assured.After a decade of waiting for the call that would change everything, Lucy's dreams are shattered when her agent drops her. But returning to the life she's spent ten years running from isn't an option.Determined to keep her acting career alive, Lucy and her best friend Jack launch an Impersonation Agency, stepping into the lives of strangers and playing everything from supportive partners at family gatherings to charming plus-ones at corporate events.It all seems harmless enough, despite the lies they're paid to spin - until they meet Zelda. A wealthy woman who was abandoned by her ex-boyfriend, Zelda's not just seeking a performance; she's out for revenge. 'I want to destroy him.'Before they know it, Lucy and Jack are forced to question how far they're willing to go, and just what they've let themselves in for... Because when you're selling lies for a living, can you ever be sure who's really in control?A totally unputdownable and twist-packed page-turner, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Katy Brent.
The Impersonators
by Angela ChadwickIMPERSONATION SERVICES AVAILABLE NEAR YOU. Need someone to stand in as a partner, colleague or relative? Make the right impression by hiring a professional actor today. Complete discretion assured.After a decade of waiting for the call that would change everything, Lucy's dreams are shattered when her agent drops her. But returning to the life she's spent ten years running from isn't an option.Determined to keep her acting career alive, Lucy and her best friend Jack launch an Impersonation Agency, stepping into the lives of strangers and playing everything from supportive partners at family gatherings to charming plus-ones at corporate events.It all seems harmless enough, despite the lies they're paid to spin - until they meet Zelda. A wealthy woman who was abandoned by her ex-boyfriend, Zelda's not just seeking a performance; she's out for revenge. 'I want to destroy him.'Before they know it, Lucy and Jack are forced to question how far they're willing to go, and just what they've let themselves in for... Because when you're selling lies for a living, can you ever be sure who's really in control?A totally unputdownable and twist-packed page-turner, perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Katy Brent.
Costanza: 'Striking fictional retelling of this true history' – Sunday Times
by Rachel Blackmore'In Blackmore's striking fictional retelling of this true history, Costanza refuses to accept a fate as nothing more than a victim of male exploitation' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST HISTORICAL FICTION'Emotionally intense' DAILY MAIL'A stunning, visceral portrait of a woman and her life and a story as relevant now as it was then. I was gripped' JENNIE GODFREY'Wonderful... This novel took over my life for the time I was buried in it. Powerful and deeply affecting' PATERSON JOSEPHRome, 1636: In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin...Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife - until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanza's reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire: he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.When Bernini unveils his sculpture of Costanza, she is exposed as his lover, marking the undoing of their affair - and the beginning of a scandal which will rock Roman society. For Bernini would rather destroy Costanza than let her go.Betrayed. Abandoned. Banished. This was meant to be the end of Costanza's story. But Costanza is no ordinary woman: from the ashes, she will rise...History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story. Costanza is a dizzying, sensual novel that brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. This utterly addictive tale of desire and betrayal is perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.'I loved it... Rich and evocative in its portrayal of 17th Century Rome. A fabulous, evocative novel' Elizabeth Chadwick'From the first page I was hooked. Love, lust, fury and betrayal leap from the page. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to read a true feminist retelling' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City'This has to be my book of the year! Full of passion and desire... A story of the resilience of women in the face of male power' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair'A gorgeous tale of female resilience steeped in the glamour and danger of renaissance-era Rome. Blackmore restores the lively Costanza from a footnote in Bernini's story to the heroine of her own' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros'A revelation... A splendid debut - brava! And a super summer read' Ellen Alpsten, author of Tsarina'Sumptuous, immersive and bold, Costanza breathes life into a woman frozen in marble for three hundred years, finally giving her a chance to speak... Costanza is both a cathartic cry and a clarion call for justice for generations of forgotten women' Hesse Phillips, author of Lightborne'I was mesmerised by Costanza, a searing, fierce tale of obsession, revenge, and resilience. An unforgettable debut novel' Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings
Costanza: 'Striking fictional retelling of this true history' – Sunday Times
by Rachel Blackmore'In Blackmore's striking fictional retelling of this true history, Costanza refuses to accept a fate as nothing more than a victim of male exploitation' SUNDAY TIMES, BEST HISTORICAL FICTION'Emotionally intense' DAILY MAIL'A stunning, visceral portrait of a woman and her life and a story as relevant now as it was then. I was gripped' JENNIE GODFREY'Wonderful... This novel took over my life for the time I was buried in it. Powerful and deeply affecting' PATERSON JOSEPHRome, 1636: In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin...Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife - until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanza's reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire: he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.When Bernini unveils his sculpture of Costanza, she is exposed as his lover, marking the undoing of their affair - and the beginning of a scandal which will rock Roman society. For Bernini would rather destroy Costanza than let her go.Betrayed. Abandoned. Banished. This was meant to be the end of Costanza's story. But Costanza is no ordinary woman: from the ashes, she will rise...History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story. Costanza is a dizzying, sensual novel that brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. This utterly addictive tale of desire and betrayal is perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.'I loved it... Rich and evocative in its portrayal of 17th Century Rome. A fabulous, evocative novel' Elizabeth Chadwick'From the first page I was hooked. Love, lust, fury and betrayal leap from the page. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to read a true feminist retelling' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City'This has to be my book of the year! Full of passion and desire... A story of the resilience of women in the face of male power' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair'A gorgeous tale of female resilience steeped in the glamour and danger of renaissance-era Rome. Blackmore restores the lively Costanza from a footnote in Bernini's story to the heroine of her own' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros'A revelation... A splendid debut - brava! And a super summer read' Ellen Alpsten, author of Tsarina'Sumptuous, immersive and bold, Costanza breathes life into a woman frozen in marble for three hundred years, finally giving her a chance to speak... Costanza is both a cathartic cry and a clarion call for justice for generations of forgotten women' Hesse Phillips, author of Lightborne'I was mesmerised by Costanza, a searing, fierce tale of obsession, revenge, and resilience. An unforgettable debut novel' Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings
Costanza: Based on a true story, a completely unputdownable historical fiction page-turner set in 17th Century Rome
by Rachel Blackmore'Wonderful... This novel took over my life for the time I was buried in it. Powerful and deeply affecting' Paterson JosephRome, 1636: In the scorched city of Rome, the cobbled streets hum with gossip and sin...Costanza Piccolomini is a respectable young wife - until she meets Gianlorenzo Bernini, the famed sculptor and star of Roman society, whose jet-black gaze matches his dark temper. From the second they set eyes upon each other, a fatal attraction is born.Their secret love burns with a passion that consumes them. But with every stolen kiss and illicit tryst, Costanza's reputation is at stake. Meanwhile, Bernini has a dangerous desire: he wants to make Costanza immortal. He vows to possess her not just in body and soul, but also in marble.When Bernini unveils his sculpture of Costanza, she is exposed as his lover, marking the undoing of their affair - and the beginning of a scandal which will rock Roman society. For Bernini would rather destroy Costanza than let her go.Betrayed. Abandoned. Banished. This was meant to be the end of Costanza's story. But Costanza is no ordinary woman: from the ashes, she will rise...History calls her a Muse. Temptress. Fallen woman. This is her story. Costanza is a dizzying, sensual novel that brings to life a feminist icon who has been written out of history. This utterly addictive tale of desire and betrayal is perfect for fans of The Marriage Portrait and The Miniaturist.'I loved it... Rich and evocative in its portrayal of 17th Century Rome. A fabulous, evocative novel' Elizabeth Chadwick'From the first page I was hooked. Love, lust, fury and betrayal leap from the page. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to read a true feminist retelling' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City'This has to be my book of the year! Full of passion and desire... A story of the resilience of women in the face of male power' Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Honeymoon Affair'A gorgeous tale of female resilience steeped in the glamour and danger of renaissance-era Rome. Blackmore restores the lively Costanza from a footnote in Bernini's story to the heroine of her own' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros'A revelation... A splendid debut - brava! And a super summer read' Ellen Alpsten, author of Tsarina'Sumptuous, immersive and bold, Costanza breathes life into a woman frozen in marble for three hundred years, finally giving her a chance to speak... Costanza is both a cathartic cry and a clarion call for justice for generations of forgotten women' Hesse Phillips, author of Lightborne'I was mesmerised by Costanza, a searing, fierce tale of obsession, revenge, and resilience. An unforgettable debut novel' Naomi Kelsey, author of The Burnings'I sat up into the early hours, unable to drag myself away from Costanza - what a joy! Rachel Blackmore rescues Costanza, wronged and defiant, from the shadows of history' Karen Powell, author of Fifteen Wild Decembers'Like all the best writers of historical fiction, Blackmore uses her examination of the past to shed light on the present day, in this searing indictment of the treatment and objectification of women. Meticulously researched, atmospheric and beautifully observed, this is a heartbreaking but ultimately triumphant story of one woman's determination to follow her own path' Bridget Walsh, author of The Innocents'A shocking story. Deeply felt... Quite apart from anything else, I will look at Bernini in a new light' Elizabeth Buchan, author of The Museum of Broken Promises'Costanza is such a stunner of a novel - still thinking about it and I've been recommending it to everyone! Get it on your summer reading lists, people!!' Penelope Slocombe, author of Sunbird
XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness
by Cody RigsbyThe beloved Peloton instructor chronicles his journey from small-town North Carolina to New York City stardom in an empowering story that reveals his secret to success: not taking yourself-or life-too seriously.Cody Rigsby has a lot of opinions: Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy; grape jelly is a crime against nature; if you wear flip-flops in New York City, you do not love yourself. But if there is one opinion-one truth-that he holds above all others, it's that we shouldn't let the fear of looking stupid or being judged hold us back from living our best lives.Cody didn't always feel this way. In XOXO, Cody, he opens up about his journey toward accepting himself, from growing up gay and poor in the South to his migration to New York City, where he went from broke-ass dancer to fitness icon. He intimately details what it was like to lose both his father and best friend to addiction and how he began to repair his relationship with his mom as an adult. He recounts his time working at a nightclub on the Lower East Side and his decision to audition for Peloton on a whim, and dishes about competing against Sporty Spice on Dancing with the Stars.With raw and inspiring stories about learning how to handle the scary sh*t, XOXO, Cody is a bold and heartfelt reminder that sometimes laughing at yourself is the best medicine. Remember: It ain't that deep, boo.
The Last Immortal: Book 1 (The Last Immortal #1)
by Alex MarlowePercy Jackson meets The League of Extraordinary Gentleman meets SherlockIn Victorian London, 13-year-old Luke Frankenstein dreams of joining The Immortals - a supernatural crime-fighting squad, founded by his father Victor. But when Luke secretly follows the Immortals on a mission against the Dark Pharaoh Sanakhte, he is killed.Luke's body is preserved for 160 years before he is reanimated in the modern day, his body bestowed with superhuman powers and fitted with modern upgrades. Sanakhte has returned and Luke must reunite the scattered Immortals. But to destroy Sanakhte, Luke must uncover a terrible secret hidden in his past....Inside cover printing features a comic strip detailing more of the Last Immortals' adventures!Now shortlisted for the Bolton Children's Fiction Award 2017
Soul Hunter: Book 2 (The Last Immortal #2)
by Alex MarloweEven the dead can't escape their past...Luke always wanted to become a member of the Immortals. Now his dream his become a reality - brought back from the dead, his body rebuilt with superhuman abilities and high-tech modern attachments.But achieving immortality doesn't make him indestructible. When corpses turn up in London's backstreets, the crime-fighting team descends into a dark adventure. The Immortals' strength will be tested to its limits as they track an ancient evil to the swamps of Louisiana. There they will battle their greatest foe yet: Draka, the Soul Hunter.Inside cover printing features a comic strip detailing more of the Last Immortals' adventures!
The Corrupted: Book 3 (The Last Immortal #3)
by Alex MarloweFollowing the shocking events of the previous book, The Immortals are disheartened and cracks are beginning to show in their alliance. Then a new face brings secrets from Luke's past to light, turning everything he thought he knew upside-down.Which makes it the perfect moment for their enemies to strike...
The Grizzly Games: Book 11 (Frankie's Magic Football #11)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - especially when it's a tournament!When Frankie and his friends are whisked to the Canadian Rockies they land with a splash - straight into a freezing river. Thank goodness for a giant rescue dog who turns up just in time. To return the favour, the friends save the dog's owner, Danni, from a grizzly bear. But when they get back to school, they realize their mission isn't over yet. Something has followed them through the portal... Can they return a large, furry creature to Canada, and help their new friend win the tournament of her life?
Meteor Madness: Book 12 (Frankie's Magic Football #12)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game - especially in space!When Frankie and his friends climb into a broken Galaxy Quest ride, the shuttle sends them flying beyond the stars! Can Frankie and his team win a game against aliens, and save their new friends from a meteor? Frankie needs to win like never before!
The Great Santa Race: Book 13 (Frankie's Magic Football #13)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game, even when it's Christmas!It looks like it's not going to be a white Christmas for Frankie and his friends. But then the magic football accidentally awakens an evil penguin, who wants to create a snowy winter that will never end! Can Frankie and the team stop him before it's too late for a very special Santa to enter the Great Santa Race?
Team T. Rex: Book 14 (Frankie's Magic Football #14)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined!While on holiday at a summer camp, Frankie, Charlie, Louise and Max the dog are transported to a prehistoric land of dinosaurs. Can they reunite a baby pterodactyl with its mum, and avoid being eaten by a hungry T-Rex? The friends will need to use all their football skills to get home in one piece!
Deep Sea Dive: Book 15 (Frankie's Magic Football #15)
by Frank LampardFrankie and his team love playing football. There's always time for a game. And now that they have their magical football they're playing against teams they never imagined! During a visit to a holiday park, Frankie and his friends discover a theme park with a difference - each ride is a portal into an amazing fantasy world. This time, the magic football takes them all on an underwater adventure that asks Max to swim his best doggy paddle, and makes playing football a game against the tide!
Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action!
by Perdita FinnWhen Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire's Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It's a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculaura finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true? Based on the Monster High movie: Frights, Camera, Action! Contains eight pages of full-colour images in addition to the story. Don't miss the other books based on Monster High movies: Haunted and Freaky Fusion.
Monster High: Freaky Fusion
by Perdita FinnDuring the Bite-Centennial, the ghouls discover an old scientist's workshop and travel back two hundred years to the beginning of Monster High. But when they try to get home, they go through a vortex that fuses some of the ghouls together! With the help of the Hybrids, the new monsters in school, they learn how to control their combined flaws and together face their greatest challenge . . . saving Frankie! This novelisation of the Monster High animated special includes an eight-page full-colour insert of fangtastic images!