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The third novel in the beloved Regency-set world of Julia Quinn's charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Welcome to Benedict's story . . .

Book 5 in the Never After series

Once upon a time, a vampire corrupted a hunter.Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to run the city.Red, an expert hunter, is hell-bent on getting revenge on the vampire that turned her sister.When deadly trials for the heir of the city begin, Red and Octavia are forced to work together.Octavia wants a crown.Red wants blood.But there's only one first place.To win, they're going to have to trust each other. But teamwork is not easy when their past is filled with betrayal...A betrayal Red can't remember.Someone is lying.Someone has a secret.Everyone has a hidden agenda.The last thing Red and Octavia want to do is fall in love... But hearts remember, even when the mind doesn't.To win the trials and get revenge...They must reveal a truth that will shatter their souls.Remember a past that will break their hearts.And fight a war that will change the face of the city forever.Three tasks. Three choices. Three sacrifices.All of them have a cruel price. The question is, are they willing to pay it?This is a very steamy lesbian vampire romance with a sprinkling of enemies to lovers and second chance romance, royals, multiple POV and timelines, bratty bedroom vampires, exhibitionism, and more. Please check author website or look inside for the trigger warnings. 18+ only.

The sixth novel in Julia Quinn's globally beloved and bestselling Bridgerton Family series, set in Regency times and now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is Francesca's story . . .

En fransk boksensasjon - Å VANNE BLOMSTER OM KVELDEN av Valérie Perrin er en vakker, livsbejaende roman om livets små og store spørsmål, og om å våge å tro på lykken.«Den vakreste boken i verden. Den fortjener 10+ av 10.» - Corriere della Sera Violette lever et stille liv som gravlundsvokter i en landsby i Bourgogne. Hun vanner blomster og steller alle gravene, og vet nøyaktig hvem som ligger begravet hvor. Bare én uke i året tar hun fri, for å reise til kysten og svømme i havet.Til hverdags er den stillferdige Violette omgitt av gravstøtter, blomster, katter og sørgende, men hun omgås også den lokale sognepresten og gravlundens tre gravere. Flere ganger om dagen stikker folk innom kjøkkenet hennes for å få en kopp kaffe, litt portvin eller noen trøstende ord.Men Violette har også sin egen sorg å bære på. Hvor har det blitt av ektemannen og datteren, og hvorfor er hun så ensom?Valérie Perrin var en forholdsvis ukjent forfatter da denne boken ble utgitt. Likevel ble den en enorm suksess og publikumsfavoritt, takket være dedikerte bokhandlere og begeistrede lesere. Over 1 million eksemplarer er til nå solgt i Frankrike, og i 2020 ble den Italias store «lockdownroman» og årets mest solgte bok, og den ble omtalt i italiensk presse som «den vakreste boken i verden».

A Soul of Ash and Blood: A Blood and Ash Novel is a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author, Jennifer L. Armentrout. Published by BLUE BOX PR on the 18th of July, 2023, this book is a testament to Armentrout's prowess in weaving tales that grip readers from the first page to the last. The book falls under a genre that blends suspense, mystery, and a hint of romance, keeping the readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover what happens next. Armentrout's A Soul of Ash and Blood is not just a novel; it's an immersive experience that transports you to a world of intrigue and drama. Don't miss out on this gem from one of the most celebrated authors of our time, brought to you by the distinguished publisher, BLUE BOX PR.

From the New York Times bestselling author and cohost of chart-topping true crime podcast Morbid comes the thrilling book two in her national bestselling series, told from the dueling perspectives of a notorious serial killer and a medical examiner seeking justice. Destruction follows the ruthless serial killer, Jeremy Rose, the Bayou Butcher, as he heads north to evade capture for his horrific crimes. As he seeks safe harbor with a former friend, he remains focused on unfinished business with forensic pathologist Dr. Wren Muller, the only target who's ever escaped him--twice. But not this time. He's determined to make Wren suffer, and he's promised to make her play by his own twisted rules. Still in shock over the harrowing encounter with her old nemesis, Wren is on forced medical leave in New Orleans, attempting to mend the deep scars of her traumatic past. But with growing evidence that Jeremy is leaving a fresh trail of mutilated victims across Massachusetts, Wren realizes the best way to heal is to renew her pursuit of this vicious killer. She sets her sights on Jeremy, only to discover that she may have walked directly into his trap. As their twisted cat-and-mouse game rachets up to a violent clash of good versus evil, Wren prepares to sacrifice everything to bring Jeremy to justice. With intense true-to-life details from autopsy technician and Morbid podcast cohost, Alaina Urquhart, The Butcher Game is a gripping addition to the New York Times bestselling Dr. Wren Muller series.

A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

Dette er fortellingen om det jødiske ekteparet Rachel og Jacob Feldmann som blir drept av grenselosene de trodde skulle redde dem. Om Ellen Glotts familie som fikk enebolig, eiendeler og fremtidsdrømmer røvet fra seg, før de ble jaget på flukt fra utslettelsen. To generasjoner senere skal Ellens barnebarn gifte seg med forfatteren Simon Stranger. Under et skrivearbeid om det norske folkemordet, kommer Stranger over opplysninger om egen slekt, som gir nye perspektiver på det mørkeste kapittelet i moderne historie.Romanen er utformet som et museum. Hvert kapittel er en sal, fylt med gjenstander, fotografier og minner. Til sammen danner de en mosaikk fra virkelighetens verden, der hver bestanddel avdekker en historie så merkverdig og makaber at den overgår fantasien. Museum for mordere og redningsmenn er en roman om ytterpunktene i det menneskelige, om skyld og ansvar, og om hvordan vi iblant kan være avhengig av fremmede for å overleve.

Kvit, norsk mann er ei samling vonde og kloke - men tidvis også morosame - dikt om norsk oppvekst og norsk rasisme.Korleis er det for eit adoptivbarn å kome til Norge som ei reserveløysing, eit gjenbruksbarn som blir odelsgut? Det hadde vore enklare om han var kvit, norsk mann. Då ville ikkje born ropt ching-chong-kinamann etter han. Eller folk lurt på kor han eigentleg kjem frå.Kvit, norsk mann byggjar på forfattaren sine eigne erfaringar, men rettar seg til eit heilt land av lesande og nysgjerrige menneske. Tekstane trekkjer også forbindelsar til andre, liknande forteljingar - og set vår samtid og kultur under lupen.Gjennom livet har forfattaren blitt minna på at han ikkje er norsk nok. Er han det no? Når blir han det? Og korleis ser framtida ut for hans eigne barn? Kven blir forfattaren og barna hans når den norske garden dei har arva må seljast?Kvit, norsk mann er ei bok som bør lesast og brukast av alle.

En storslått familiehistorie spilt ut med de store dramatiske hendelsene i Europa på 1900-tallet som bakgrunn. Høsten 1971 blir et kjærestepar funnet omkommet i Frankrike, på en avstengt, skogbevokst slagmark fra første verdenskrig. Deres tre år gamle sønn Edvard er sporløst forsvunnet. Fire dager senere dukker han opp på et helt annet sted i Frankrike. Ingen vet hvor Edvard har vært, og han vokser opp på en fjellgård i Gudbrandsdalen sammen med sin tause bestefar. Hva gjorde foreldrene i det avstengte skogholtet, og var det en tilfeldighet at de tråkket på en gammel gassgranat fra krigens dager? Og hvem har, til bestefarens begravelse, sendt dem et praktstykke av en kiste, snekret i et treverk ingen har sett make til? Letingen etter svar fører 23 år gamle Edvard både til Shetland og tilbake til Frankrike, der han må grave seg inn i de mørkeste krokene i familiens fortid. En fortid som er tett vevd sammen med de store europeiske hendelsene fra forrige århundre, men også lidenskapen til en mestersnekker som søkte lykken i 30-tallets Paris. "I bokbransjen er det lett å forveksle bøker med begivenheter. Men noen av dem er faktisk det, og Lars Myttings Svøm med dem som drukner hører til i den klassen ... Han har skrevet noe som sannsynligvis er årets mest medrivende roman, en bred fortelling som må kunne kalles hans definitive gjennombrudd som forfatter. Denne boken er så velsignet velskrevet at selv de mest vidløftige vendinger blir logiske og akseptable milestener i en kronglete historie ... et tydelig og troverdig dikterunivers."Rune Hallheim, Aftenposten

A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a few friends she can always count on; the financial stability she yearned for as a kid; and a successful career as a biotech engineer at Kline, one of the most promising start-ups in the field of food science. Her world is stable, pleasant, and hard-fought. Until a hostile takeover and its offensively attractive front man threatens to bring it all crumbling down. Eli Killgore and his business partners want Kline, period. Eli has his own reasons for pushing this deal through - and he's a man who gets what he wants. With one burning exception: Rue. The woman he can't stop thinking about. The woman who's off-limits to him. Torn between loyalty and an undeniable attraction, Rue and Eli throw caution out the lab and the boardroom windows. Their affair is secret, no-strings-attached, and has a built-in deadline: the day one of their companies will prevail. But the heart is risky business - one that plays for keeps.Real readers are so in love with Not in Love:'Ali Hazelwood's spiciest book so far...also one of the funniest. The dual pov was really fun! Loved this book!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ali never, ever misses! Another incredible book with characters you simply cannot resist falling for...And the spice. Just wow. Absolute perfection!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW...Intelligent, beautiful, profound in a gentle way, and entertaining from the get-go...I can't help but think about it days later, I'm obsessed. One of the easiest five stars I have ever given.' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'ALI FINALLY DID DUAL POV!!!...The spice was also *chefs kiss* but there was a good mix of storyline and plot as well...100% recommended to any romance readers out there!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book so much!...I couldn't drag myself away...An absolutely gorgeous romance, and one I will be rereading and enjoying all over again' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'ATTENTION: I HAVE A NEW FAVOURITE ALI HAZELWOOD BOOK. Not only is this Ali's spiciest book yet, but it's so full of heart and growth...Oh and did I mention it's dual POV?' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Eli and Rue got me GOOD. They were everything to me. But what I loved the most about this story is how fun, fast paced and sexy it was...Perfect, just perfect!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ali Hazelwood is a literal mastermind...intriguing, emotional and so good...The tension, chemistry and spice was incredible. Ali truly knocked it out of the park!' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Stem-romance, smut and enemies-to-lovers all in one! Phenomenal' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The spice was SPICING. I was literally gasping for air...dual pov was such a game changer... Top Tier Ali Hazelwood and a MUST READ' Real Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Black Swordsman Guts, who's marked with "The Brand," which draws demonic forces toward him, embarks on a quest for vengeance along with his companion Puck, an annoying elf.

Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging landscape, cyborg superagent Major Motoko Kusanagi is charged to track down the craftiest and most dangerous terrorists and cybercriminals, including "ghost hackers" who are capable of exploiting the human/machine interface and reprogramming humans to become puppets to carry out the hackers' criminal ends. Partly transcending the physical world and existing in a virtual world of networks, Motoko is a fusion of multiple entities and identities, deploying remotely controlled prosthetic humanoid surrogates around the globe to investigate a series of bizarre incidents. Meanwhile, Tamaki Tamai, a psychic detective from the Channeling Agency, has been commissioned to explore strange changes in the temporal universe brought about by two forces, one represented by the teachings of a professor named Rahampol, the other by the complex, evolving Motoko entity. What unfolds will all be in a day's work--a day that will change everything, forever.

House of Sky and Breath is an enthralling masterpiece penned by the renowned author, Sarah J. Maas. Published in 2022 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a captivating addition to the literary world. The genre of the book is not specified, but knowing Maas's writing style, readers can expect a blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance. The narrative takes you on a journey, making you feel as if you're part of a world beyond your imagination. The title itself, 'House of Sky and Breath,' suggests an intriguing interplay of ethereal and corporeal elements, promising a unique reading experience. This book is a testament to Sarah J. Maas's storytelling prowess and a must-read for all her fans. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, it is available for all English readers who are ready to dive into an extraordinary narrative.

King of Wrath by Ana Huang is a captivating novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Published by Piatkus Books in 2022, this book offers a unique blend of suspense and intrigue. The story revolves around the struggles and triumphs of its characters, making it a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good plot twist. The author, Ana Huang, has a knack for creating engaging characters that you can't help but root for. The genre of the book is not specified, but the title suggests it could be a thrilling tale of power and vengeance. Overall, King of Wrath is a testament to Huang's storytelling prowess and is sure to be a hit with readers. Don't miss out on this exciting novel from Piatkus Books.

A hardboiled novel about life in the American underground, from the pool halls of Portland to the cells of San Quentin. Simply one of the finest books ever written about being down on your luck. Don Carpenter's Hard Rain Falling is a tough-as-nails account of being down and out, but never down for good-a Dostoyevskian tale of crime, punishment, and the pursuit of an ever-elusive redemption. The novel follows the adventures of Jack Levitt, an orphaned teenager living off his wits in the fleabag hotels and seedy pool halls of Portland, Oregon. Jack befriends Billy Lancing, a young black runaway and pool hustler extraordinaire. A heist gone wrong gets Jack sent to reform school, from which he emerges embittered by abuse and solitary confinement. In the meantime Billy has joined the middle class-married, fathered a son, acquired a business and a mistress. But neither Jack nor Billy can escape their troubled pasts, and they will meet again in San Quentin before their strange double drama comes to a violent and revelatory end.

It is 1789, and three young provincials have come to Paris to make their way. Georges-Jacques Danton, an ambitious young lawyer, is energetic, pragmatic, debt-ridden--and hugely but erotically ugly. Maximilien Robespierre, also a lawyer, is slight, diligent, and terrified of violence. His dearest friend, Camille Desmoulins, is a conspirator and pamphleteer of genius. A charming gadfly, erratic and untrustworthy, bisexual and beautiful, Camille is obsessed by one woman and engaged to marry another, her daughter. In the swells of revolution, they each taste the addictive delights of power, and the price that must be paid for it.

The complete edition of a timeless classic, includes the recently rediscovered Part Four and 'Last Words' by Richard Bach.Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the most celebrated inspirational fable of our time, tells the story of a bird determined to be more than ordinary.'Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight - how to get from shore to food and back again,' writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. 'For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight.' Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes this story soar.This bestselling modern classic is a fable about seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening (at one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock). By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan learns the meaning of love and kindness and gets the ultimate payoff - transcendence.The dreamy illustrations by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations for this spirituality classic that has inspired thousands of readers to follow their own path in life and so fulfill their true potential.