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For as long as I can remember, I've had one dream.Go to the same college as my friends, become the starting quarterback of a division one team, and hear my name announced to the world come draft day.The path was clear, and things were falling in place perfectly. And then she came along.Now I'm in love with a girl . . . whose heart was buried alongside the boy she gave it to. The ghost I can't compete with. The father of her newborn son.She wants me to walk away, to focus on my love for football, but I can't, because I have a new dream.And it begins and ends with them.The angsty, hotly anticipated follow-up novel to SAY YOU SWEAR, featuring more of all your favourite tropes:- He falls first- Slow burn- Forbidden/off-limits- Love after loss- Found family

'A lovely, gentle romantasy' STEPHANIE BURGIS'Witty, poignant, and joyfully romantic' LYRA SELENE'The perfect blend of escapism and romance' HOLLY RACE'A sparkling debut' LAURA R. SAMOTIN'Delightfully inventive and charming' JULIE LEONG'A perfect cozy fantasy!' K. M. ENRIGHT'Don't miss out!' VANESSA LEWELCOME TO THE SAN TAMCULO ZOO OF MAGICAL CREATURES!Aila has spent her entire life dreaming of saving phoenixes.She pulled countless all-nighters at uni just to sneak a toe in the door of the breathtakingly competitive field of conservation, stumbling through failed romance and disastrous class presentations thanks to social anxiety, while also surviving a ferocious class rivalry with the (unbearably beautiful) insufferably hotshot Luciana.Somehow, she actually did it: landed her dream job as head phoenix keeper at the world-renowned zoo that inspired her as a child, tasked with rescuing the critically endangered Silimalo phoenix from the brink of extinction.There are just two or three (thousand) impossible problems.1. She can't act sensibly around the charming dragon keeper, Connor.2. Her plans to revive the phoenix programme are more precarious than ever, after a poacher attack at a neighbouring zoo.3. Her best chance at success means teaming up with the star of the zoo, the universally adored griffin keeper, the hotshot showmaster of the most popular exhibit . . .Yes, of course it's Luciana.Against an epic fantasy backdrop teeming with all your favourite mythical beasts from dragons and unicorns to kelpies and krakens, The Phoenix Keeper combines the cozy fantasy stakes of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree with the heartwarming contemporary romance of Alice Oseman and Casey McQuiston.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:'Apparently all I've been missing in my life is cozy fantasies set in a zoo, because this book was everything... I read it in one sitting!' 5-star NetGalley review'This book is everything. It's so much more than I expected, and I want to read it again and again. The world building is immaculate... I want more! I want textbooks and documentaries and just generally to devour every single scrap of information about this world... I intend to send everybody I know a copy for Christmas!' 5-star NetGalley review'My top read of the year so far! I loved this book from start to finish... I shall be keeping my eye out for this author's next book for sure!' 5-star NetGalley review'This is a gorgeous book that needs to be on your beach/pool side reads for this summer' 5-star NetGalley review'Absolutely adored this low stakes cozy fantasy, it's everything I love in fantasy nowadays. A slow burn sapphic romance, lots of representation and very cute magical animals' 5-star NetGalley review'This book is the definition of cozy fantasy and I loved it... More please!' 5-star NetGalley review'This is an adorable and heartwarming cozy fantasy book, full of great characters and fantastical creatures, and not to mention tons of warmth, heart and humour. Now I just need to figure out where I can get a pet phoenix...' 5-star NetGalley review

"Originally published in single magazine form in The Batman & Robin Adventures 1-25, The Batman & Robin Adventures Annual 1-2, The Batman Adventures: The Lost Years 1-5, The Batman & Robin Adventures: Sub-Zero 1."--Indicia.

For the first time, platinum-certified singer-songwriter Marina shares her singular observations of the human heart through poetry; this collection is essential.Marina's talent for powerful, evocative song lyrics finds a new outlet in her poetry. Each poem resonates with the same creative melodies and emotional depth that have made her an artistic sensation. Hailed by The New York Times for 'redefining songs about coming of age, and the aftermath, with bluntness and crafty intelligence,' Marina delves even further into trauma, youth, and the highs and lows of relationships in these profound, autobiographical poems to form a collection that transcends the boundaries of music and literature.

Christmas is just around the corner, and Ronja and Melissa's dreamer of a father is once again out of work. When ten-year-old Ronja hears about a job selling Christmas trees, she thinks it might be the stroke of luck they all need. Soon, the fridge fills with food, and their father smells like pine needles instead of beer. But the local pub and his new girlfriend have an irresistible pull and he quickly abandons his responsibilities.Melissa decides to take his place at the Christmas tree stand, working before and after school, and bringing Ronja with her, who charms the customers. On rare breaks in the dark of a Norwegian December they dream of a brighter place of kindness and plenty - and find there are some people in the world who might help them. Small in stature but with an outsize impact on the reader, Brightly Shining has all the markings of a magical modern classic.

A new manga from the creator of the acclaimed A Silent Voice, featuring intimate, emotional drama and an epic story spanning time and space... Now a hit anime! In the distant future, Kaibara Cybernetics has the technology to make almost any wish a reality. They use this technology as leverage to keep the populace in line through a "star" rating system that punishes antisocial behavior. But the Immortals are still beyond Kaibara's reach. They seek to keep from Kaibara the sphere that the Beholder wanted to entrust to Fushi, which possesses the power to remake the entire world. With them is a familiar-looking doll who wants only to become human. This is a story about finding your lost self.

This third volume of the new ongoing comic series is perfect for fans of Robert E. Howard and his immortal creation, Conan the Barbarian. Filled with high adventure, savage combat and rollicking two fisted action! In Conan, Howard forged not only a whole new genre - sword and sorcery, but also created a truly legendary character and a thousand pale imitators. After 90 years Conan still going strong! BY CROM! CONAN VENTURES FORTH TO THE AGE OF ATLANTIS! Often emulated, but never overshadowed, the first and finest hero of sword & sorcery will strive and slay as a Cimmerian must! Sent back in time to the Thurian Age, Conan battles terrifying creatures and meets Kull the Conqueror, a barbarian-king as strong as himself. Although these two legends begin at odds, they quickly realize they must quest together to stop the dark machinations of Thulsa Doom, an ancient necromancer who has contacted a mysterious evil beyond time and space to strengthen his already impressive mystic power. This third volume of Conan the Barbarian features an action-packed story written by Jim Zub that would make Robert E. Howard proud and dynamic pulp-infused artwork by Rob de la Torre! These two titans of the comic world have breathed new life into one of the most recognizable characters in fiction and, in doing so, unleash a fantastic tale for readers, new and old! Collects issues #9-12 of the acclaimed comic series.

Paris 189# and life has been both predictable and safe for Virginie Dubois. But when her only steady client is killed and found dead in the bed of mysterious beauty Lady J, Virginie decides she must act. But even as she tries to betray Lady J to see justice done she becomes more and more drawn to the woman. Now she must decide whether Lady J is a murderess or as Virginie suspects not human...

"Maeve crossed the hall between them with confidence. In three short steps, she stood before his throne. A decaying skull broach appeared on his own breast pocket. The final piece of his Dread Mark. She and Abraxas were the mouth and the sword. He was Death incarnate."Dark Magic comes at a cost, but Maeve Sinclair is willing to sacrifice more than just her Magic in exchange for freedom. She is the only witch with the ability to jump through minds. She and her magical world live in hiding on Earth, desperately waiting for the rise of the prophesied Dread Descendant. While praying for this Prince of Darkness to return them to their ancient home realm, the humans wage wars that threaten magic's very existence on Earth. When an unlikely friendship with Malachite Peur blossoms at the most prestigious magical academy in the world, the pair discovers that together they could be unstoppable.

In a world divided by elemental abilities, four kingdoms have rarely known peace.Koraine always dreamed of seeing the world, and escaping the confines of Morwen, the water kingdom she grew up in. Finally that wish was coming true. Except at a price. She was being forced to marry the prince of their rival kingdom, Abelon the kingdom of fire.Bellamy always knew one day he would become king. He spent every day trying to prove himself as prince to a father with impossible expectations. Never once had he questioned the king's demands. Until his marriage was announced. Being forced to marry a nobleman's daughter from his rival kingdom had never been a part of his plan.With war on the horizon, the pair must first survive the months of traditions leading to their impending marriage. The more they resist and try to fight the inevitable, the harder they find it to deny the feelings buried deep in their hearts.

A family is trapped in their car while a blizzard rages on, and they realize that they are being watched. . .A strange man sits in a subway, promising death to come . . .The lead singer of a brutal metal band tears up the lives of all who encounter him . . .And a nameless narrator chronicles their internet activity for a week, as their algorithm has decided to show them the worst of humanity.Four stories. A chiller, a speculative piece, a transgressive nightmare, and an extreme horror tale . . . DOOMSCROLLING is a paperback exclusive intended for readers who like their books problematic and dark.

Living on an island plagued by magic and mythicalmonsters isn't a fairy tale... it's a nightmare.Aveen is the perfect lady, placid and well-mannered, concealing her discontentment beneath false smiles andgentle nods. As the eldest, her duty has always been toher family legacy and her sister's happiness. But when shefinds herself forced into betrothal to a man she loathes, she swears she'll do anything to escape. Even if it meansbargaining with a wicked fae prince.Rían is a devious half-fae with a dark secret, concealing histrue nature beneath glamours and lies. When a fascinatinghuman accidentally catches his eye, it's clear he'll doanything to take her for himself. Including makingpromises he can't-or won't-keep.Confronting hidden dangers and haunting pasts, the tworeluctantly come to rely on each other to survive a worldwhere nothing is what it seems and darkness encroachesfrom all sides.Will their tangled web of lies bring freedom they crave..or will it unravel them both?

From legendary comics writer Dan Jurgens and superstar Batman artist Mike Perkins comes a pulp-influenced noir take on the caped crusader set in his debut year, 1939. It's 1939, fascism is on the rise, and Batman is in his early days, labeled by those in Gotham as "the vigilante". At the center of a series of crimes, Batman comes to the conclusion that their prime suspect in each case were deceased. With the Caped Crusader's only ally being Detective James Gordon of the Gotham City Police Department, both detectives must uncover who these "reanimated criminals" are and how to stop them.

It's Christmastime and everyone is in the holiday spirit at no-kill animal shelter Junebug Farms. When Junebug sponsors the annual Christmas parade to raise money and awareness for their shelter, the staff have a plan: the king and queen of the parade will spend the holidays filming adorable Christmas vignettes to bring in donations and find forever homes for lovable pups before Santa comes. What they don't know is that Mia Sorenson, volunteer dog walker and superior matchmaker, is about to rig the voting so that her granddaughter, Samantha, and Sam's friend Keegan, win queen and queen of the parade. Sam and Keegan have been dancing around each other for years, and if Mia doesn't do something, they might never realize they're meant to be together. But can Sam and Keegan ever forget the Big Embarrassing Thing that makes romance a nope? It'll be all paws on deck to bring them a miracle and make this Christmas one to remember.

Casey Stevens needs distance from her movie producer parents and her social media starlet ex-wife. When she lands in Rocky Springs with a bruised ego and a pile of cash, the quaint tourist town seems like the perfect place for a fresh start. But is it the right place to make her dream of owning a classy sex shop a reality? Tara McCoy knows a thing or two about licking her wounds. She never wanted to move back home, but she's making the most of it, turning her family's sleepy bakery into a cupcake destination. The last thing she wants next door is some seedy sex store, even if it's promoting self-care as much as sex. And especially if the new owner is drop-dead gorgeous. With the busy holiday season heating up, neither can afford to be petty or lose a customer. But when their reluctant truce melts into a little bit of sugar and a whole lot of spice, will love prevail, or will their differences be too hot to handle?

Mojave Ghost initiates an unusually tender bond with the reader as it chronicles an intimate relationship with arresting honesty and vividness. Moving through grief and loss towards a renewal that never sidesteps the wholeness of experience, Gander's new collection discovers an articulate language for the merging of exterior and interior landscapes. Gander, trained as a geologist, walked along much of the 800-mile San Andreas fault toward the desolate town of his birth, and found himself crossing permeable dimensions of time and space, correlating his emotions and the stricken landscape with other divisions: the fractures and folds underlying not only our country, but any self in its relationship with others. The result is this moving new collection that unforgettably describes a spiritual and physical journey. With its confidential tones and candid self-examination, Mojave Ghost is Gander's most inviting and poignant book yet.

Caught in the rush of LA, where dreams clash and collide.There he was, a tattooed enigma, commanding the chaos.Samuel - a biker with a gaze that dares you to unravel his secrets. Me, a small-town girl, chasing stardust dreams, stumbled into his world - rugged, untamed.Our first meeting? A fiery clash of wills and desires.His every move, from the way he revs his bike to how his tattoos tell tales of bravery, screams danger and allure.Yet, beneath that hard exterior lies a soul that echoes my own, a silent promise of something more profound.His touch, a forbidden thrill, sends me spiraling into a tempest of uncertainty and longing. In the heart of Los Angeles, under the neon lights, can I let go of past fears for a chance at an unexpected love?Will the leader of the pack risk it all for a love he never saw coming?

Lincoln, Ari, and Walker are back in a holiday novella...I hate Christmas.Years and years of disappointment have taught me that Christmas is the worst. I don't like the music, the food, the decorations...anything.And Lincoln Daniels, my tattooed hockey god of a husband, thinks he's going to change that...I tell him it's not going to happen.But the thing about Christmas...And Lincoln...Is that they're both a little magical.The question is...can Lincoln work his magic and change my mind, or is the season all wrong for me after all...

The second volume presenting the long-out-print masterpiece Den, by fantasy legend Richard Corben! Den: Muvovum is the next book in a series of deluxe graphic novels from renowned creator Richard Corben's library to be published by Dark Horse Comics. This special edition also features bonus material, art pages restored by long-time Corben collaborator José Villarrubia, re-lettered by Nate Piekos of Blambot, and an introduction by Walt Simonson, all presented in a gorgeous hardcover with a dust jacket. Den and Kath's bizarre journey in Neverwhere continues as they leave their floating island home for magical stones that can transport them back to Earth. Along the way, trouble arrives as the evil Queen seeks the stones for her own evil purposes, and Den's friend is kidnapped and imprisoned in the horrific monster country known as Muvovum. FOR MATURE READERS "The artist I most want to aspire to is Richard Corben. His style is visual and it tells the story just as you see it... ...my favorite is Corben. I love everything he does, I love his stuff ...he's an amazing artist."--Guillermo del Toro "Richard Corben stands among us like an extraterrestrial peak. He has sat in his throne a long time, above the moving and multi-colored field of world comics, like an effigy of the leader, a strange monolith, a sublime visitor, a solitary enigma"--Moebius "Mr. Richard Corben... a genuine giant of his chosen medium."--Alan Moore Well known for his legendary fantasy underground masterpieces published by Fantagor Press as well as Heavy Metal, Richard Corben's work has been recognized internationally having been awarded one of the most prestigious recognitions in comics literature the Grand Prix at Angoulême as well having been inducted into the Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame.

Saint.Virtuous. Kind. Patient.These were words never associated with Gabriel Saint.He was a monster. The devil that haunted the city of Redhill.And he had found me.I'd managed to hide for a while from my past, present and future.But I should have known they'd come looking, after all I had the heir of the city in my arms, and if there is anything I do know about the ruling crime family of this city, it's that family comes before all else.When Gabriel comes for me, I fight but know it's useless, and when he forces me to be his wife, I vow to make his life as miserable as possible.But there was something about the man. Something I wanted to unravel, pick apart so I could find all the pieces that made him who he was.What I found was not what I expected.He wants my heart.He wants me to his wife in more ways than just that piece of paper that binds us.And the more time I spend trapped with the mafia boss in his clifftop house, the more pieces of me he steals.But with this life comes blood and violence, and there was someone determined to make us pay.No Saint is a standalone dark mafia romance set in the fictional city of Redhill. It contains kidnap and a forced marriage theme which may make some readers uncomfortable. It is a slow burn with high tension but please be advised, there is heavy sexual content from about 45% through to the end. As it is a dark romance, please be mindful of the TWs/CWs at the start of the book.

The TikTok sensation! Rhys is desperate to feel anything.Sadie wants to stop feeling so much. Rhys Koteskiy is back - at least, he's supposed to be. During last year's Frozen Four, the Waterfell University hockey captain and NHL legacy took a brutal hit that left him with a concussion and a new discomfort on the ice. Plagued by nightmares and panic attacks every time he attempts to skate, Rhys wonders if he'll ever play again - or if he'll ever want to. Sadie Brown is staying focused this semester - no matter what. Currently drowning in debt, custody hearings for her younger brothers, and skating practices, she's just trying to make it to the next day. A spitfire figure skater known for her bad attitude and frequent disappearing acts, Sadie has a reputation on campus. And it's not a pretty one. When she accidentally witnesses one of the golden boy hockey captain's panic attacks and attempts to help him, a strange sort of understanding strikes up between them. No questions asked. Just comfort. But Rhys finds himself drawn to Sadie. Where he feels empty, a shell of the man and player he was before, Sadie is so full of everything, it bursts from her; every emotion she feels seems like it's blasted at max volume. Rhys is desperate to feel anything. Sadie wants to stop feeling so much. But healing doesn't mix with secrets, and they're both skating on thin ice.

The Earth is dying. The water, soil, and water have been used and abused to the point where remediation is no longer possible. The remaining population, decimated by war, sickness, natural disasters, and crime, have accepted their way of life and their eventual demise. Then an alien ship arrives offering to relocate a cross section of the people to a new world to start over. Its a way for Earth's humanity to survive. There is hope. But are the saviors who they claim to be?

Who is this brooding SEAL with scars deeper than the ocean?Goodness...Amidst nature's wrath, he's my unexpected refuge. Never did I dream my day would end trapped amidst relentless rain and rising waters.Especially not with him - Matthew, intense and secretive, carrying burdens from battles beyond the battlefield.A man trained for combat, yet displaying a tenderness with every injured animal under my care. But here's the twist. Between my passion for healing animals and a jealous ex lurking in the shadows, Matthew's protective instincts flare. But those guarded eyes hold stories untold... This enigmatic SEAL is awakening feelings I'd buried deep.Is our stormy beginning the prelude to a lasting love?

A small-town, late brother's best friend, cowboy romance with a plus-size female main character. BLAKE TANNER never thought she'd return to her hometown after her brother Reed died in a tragic accident. But when her mom gets injured, she comes home to help out on her family's ranch. Now, only five years after her brother's accident, she can't hide from the grief, the people, or the guilt that she's been running from. GAVIN MONTGOMERY didn't plan for his life to be this way. He didn't ask to be stuck with a pile of debt, the responsibility of a failing family business, or a little brother with a drinking problem. But when his dad died nine months ago, Gavin had no choice but to step up and take care of his family, even if that involved hiding the truth from them: that they're about to lose everything. When Blake reluctantly agrees to attend a charity "date auction" at the local townie bar, she figures supporting the family of her late brother's best friend is the right thing to do. Only Gavin is no longer the sweet young boy she remembers, and when he challenges her to ride the mechanical bull in front of the whole town, what choice does she have but to saddle up. But getting back in the saddle might be a mistake. Because even if she's an expert rider, there's no way in hell she's letting that cowboy hold the reins. Will Blake and Gavin find a way to work through their grief and ride off into the sunset? Or will they be over faster than an eight-second ride? Authors Note: Rein Me In is the first in The Cowboys of Night Hawk series. This book can be read as a standalone novel and has a HEA. Please know that while there are lots of fun and uplifting moments in this book, the characters also deal with themes of loss, grief, alcohol abuse, and depression.

Rise to Your DestinyWarrior of the Light is a timeless and inspirational companion to The Alchemist?an international bestseller that has beguiled millions of readers around the world. Every short passage invites us to live out our dreams, to embrace the uncertainty of life, and to rise to our own unique destiny. In his inimitable style, Paulo Coelho helps bring out the Warrior of the Light within each of us. He shows readers how to embark upon the way of the Warrior: the one who appreciates the miracle of being alive, the one who accepts failure, and the one whose quest leads to fulfillment and joy.

One hot debut! A seductive social satire about the wealthy PTA moms of an elite elementary school in Miami Beach, Pink Glass Houses is very Big Little Lies and Pineapple Street, but with diamonds, a tan, and a glass of rosé.

A bright, beaming power ballad of a novel from Rainbow Rowell?the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Landline, Fangirl, and Eleanor & Park?Slow Dance tells the humorous and heartbreaking love story of best friends Shiloh and Cary from their inseparable teen years to their far-flung adulthoods as they try to figure out what their relationship is, where it went wrong, and how to finally make it right.

Marv Wolfman's complex, long-form plotting on TOMB OF DRACULA was years ahead of its time. On the art side, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer's visuals were arguably the final word on Dracula. So what do they have in store for us? An absolute Marvel Masterworks! Quincy Harker and his vampire hunters thought they had put an end to the Lord of Vampires - but no! Dracula's evil has survived...and has split our heroes apart. All the threads come together as Dracula enacts his revenge, but Dr. Sun may have different plans. Meanwhile, in the shadows lurks Deacon Frost! And Blade pursues the Legion of the Damned in his complete '70s solo stories. Also featuring Dracula's final Giant-Size issues - including John Byrne's first Marvel story! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #31-40, GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #4-5, and material from VAMPIRE TALES (1973) #8-9, and MARVEL PREVIEW #3 and #8.