Simon schuster jul 2025 (221 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Come on a Halloween adventure in this sweet and spooky shaped board book with slider surprises that jump off the page.I'm a happy haunted house, won't you come and play What do you think is inside me today Let's find out the fun way. TRICK OR TREAT! Tricks and treats abound in this shaped haunted house filled with surprises that slide out when the reader tilts the book. Clark, Neil (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Desmond and Andres are on the edge of their seats in this twenty-fifth installment of Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Grab some popcorn and sodathere's a double feature playing at the Kersville movie theater! But when the monster from the movie literally jumps out from the screen, it's up to the Ghost Patrol to send it home before the end credits roll. Double the movies, double the scares! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers. Rivas, Victor (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Can stopping time solve a murder . . . A delicious mystery adventure for fans of Robin Stevens and Cressida Cowellfrom the award-winning and bestselling author of the Pinch of Magic series.When the Morrow twins, Merry and Spike, arrive at dusty old Fox House, they think spending their holidays there is going to be dull. But they soon discover that there are secrets to the old house. A missing woman, a baby left on the doorstep, a locked study . . . As the mysteries pile up, the girls begin to investigate, using their ownsecret to help them: they can stop time!What happened in this old house And can their strange powers help them solve a decades-old crime Praise for Twice Upon a Time:'Everything Michelle Harrison writes is gold dust and this is no exception. A thrilling mystery told by one of my favourite writers. I couldn't put it down' Abi Elphinstone'There is no-one who writes sisterly bonds quite like Michelle Harrison! A twisty-turny inventive read full of adventure and magic' Hannah Gold'A brilliantly plotted gothic mystery, children are going to love getting lost in Fox House' Zohra Nabi'Spell-bindingly good! A time-twisting triumph of mystery, magic, and mischief. Michelle Harrison has done it again. I wish I could rewind time to read it afresh' Jack Meggitt-Phillips'A quirky, creepy, time-twisty murder mystery. I loved it!' Lucy Strange'A thrilling and gripping murder mystery that plays out like an Agatha Christie or Sherlock Holmes novel.' Phil Hickes'Fabulous!' Lisa Thompson. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - THE BESTSELLING NEW SERIES FOR KIDS, TOLD ENTIRELY IN THE FORM OF A GROUP CHAT, FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND COMEDY-WRITER, EMILY-JANE CLARK.Welcome to the group chat! It's called Cringe Club because, as you might have guessed, it contains a cringe binge of EPIC proportions.My name is Kennedy King and I have been FORCED to move to London by The Mother. I have just started Hellington High School (aka HELL HIGH). The only GOOD thing about moving is that The Mother has finally agreed to let me have my own phone (guilt present) so I can stay in touch with my best friends. Enter at your own risk (of cringe) and remember . . . what is said in Cringe Club, STAYS in Cringe Club.- Features themes of fitting in and making friends, starting a new school and (most importantly) embracing your cringe!- For readers aged 8+ with illustrations throughout- Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork DiariesReaders LOVE the Cringe Club:- 'Cringe Club is ideal for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid [and] Dork Diaries'- 'The perfect book for reluctant teens'- 'Books like this make reading a joy'- 'I struggle to get my teen to read books so it was wonderful to see her enjoying this one so much'- 'An ideal gift for any tween or teen'- 'This book has got my very reluctant reader to not only pick up a book, but devour it with a passion'\*Cringe Club 3 was the #1 bestselling new release in the children's fiction TCM chart w/c 12/07/2026\*\*Emily-Jane Clark won the BASH award and the Fantastic Book Award with her debut. Wotto (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Once upon a time was only the start. welcome to the Fairytale Woods! Take a look inside the big bad wolf's hilarious secret diary in thisinstant bestseller from author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. \*DIARY OF A PUSS IN BOOTSAVAILABLE OUT NOW\*'I need to raise my game again now spring is here, and get back in shape. Show the pack and the rest of these woods I'm BIG and I'm BAD, and I'm not to be messed with.' The big bad wolf hasn't had a great winter. He's cold, lonely and hungry . . . But things are about to change he's going to take the Fairytale Woods by STORM. But while he knows he's BIG and BAD, no one else seems to be scared of him, they just keep meddling with his plans the troll under the bridge, the three annoying pigs, and that pesky Little Red Riding Hood!This is going to take all his brain power and his most cunning smile, to catch Grandma and reclaim his place at the top of the food chain!Come down to the Fairytale Woods and discover what your favourite characters arereallythinking in the bestselling series from Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli. Paganelli, Elisa (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ?An adorable new series about the highs and lows of toddler life from the creators of I'm Sticking with You.'WHY can't I havethe ice cream WHY can't I havethe cake I know it's past my bedtime . but I'm really wide awake!' Tiny Tiger has SO many brilliant things to do if only people would stop saying no! The perfect book for every tiny tiger who says: 'Why can't I ' Introducing Tiny Tiger: a small tiger with BIG feelings in the adorable new series from the bestselling creators of I'm Sticking with You.Also by Smriti Halls and Steve Small:I'm Sticking with You (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize and for Children's Illustrated Book of the Year at the British Book Awards)I'm Sticking with You Too (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize)Let's Stick Together. Steve Small (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A sparkling new series of middle grade diaries in the vein of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, with a celebrity hookDaisy Brewster is a girl with resolutions. She is determined to be her best self and get a good part in the school play. Everyone knows Daisy is a talented actor. But not everyone knows about her super celebrity cousin, who is already breaking hearts and winning contracts on the world stage.Maxxy Bloom is a child star in Hollywood, with A-List friends, a million followers and a glamorous, lavish lifestyle. but things are about to change in all sorts of ways when she comes to stay at Daisy's house. Daisy fears the worst, for her routine, her personal space, her popularity, and her own dramatic ambitions. But the real Maxxy Bloom turns out to be a big surprise, and Daisy's very unfamous life has an unexpected effect on her guest!'A witty, engaging diary-format story about family, ambition and the pitfalls of fame.' - The Guardian.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have YOU ever had a bad week The hilarious new series taking the world by storm. Just when Justin thought nothing could top the diabolical disasters and harrowing humiliations of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Zombie Apocalypse, anyone !) along comes . Sunday! It's categorically the worst! There's a catastrophic alien invasion and the fate of the entire planet rests solely on Justin's shoulders. (And he can't even do one push up!) Brace yourself for the cataclysmic conclusion to the global hit series.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We flew in an airplane, Mum, Boo and me, To a fancy hotel overlooking the sea. We stuffed a big suitcase right up to the brim, With flip flops and snorkels and goggles squeezed in. Flip flops, snorkels and goggles aren't the only things that one little girl has brought with her on her summer holiday . . . There's also something with big white, jagged teeth that is sure to make this trip even more memorable! What COULD it be Find out what happens in this wildly hilarious picture book by much-loved author Michelle Harrison and bestselling illustrator David Tazzyman. Tazzyman, David (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas celebrate Halloween in this picture book filled with kids' favorite parts of spooky season!It's Halloween, and that means plenty of frightful fun for everyone's favorite pea pals! Costumes and candy await in this treat of a Halloween tale. Baker, Keith (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - They Both Die at the End meets You've Reached Sam, in this "superbthought-provoking" (Booklist, starred review) speculative young adult novel from New York Times bestselling author Robbie Couch that explores all the different ways love can live on after tragedy.It's been one year since eighteen-year-old River Lang's best friend died in a car accident. And every day since, he's had to pass by the depressing billboard that appeared as a result: a texting and driving PSA that reduces Dylan to a cautionary tale. Dylan was so much more than a statistic, though, and River hates that everyone in town seems to have forgotten. When he's caught improving (a.k.a. vandalizing) Dylan's billboard, River is blackmailed into joining the Affinity Trialsa research study that's observing teens who are "struggling socially." As soon as he arrives though, River is thrown together with the last person he wants to spend an entire week with: his ex-best friend and Dylan's former girlfriend, Mavis, who's the only one who knows the truth about the night Dylan died. During the Trials, River befriends a charming quarterback named Nash, and it doesn't take long for romantic feelings to start bubbling to the surface. But bizarre developments within the Trials make him wonder what the researchers are actually studying as they monitor his every move. And when suspicions lead him to a bombshell discovery, River will have to decide just how far he's willing to go for another chance at first love.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Step into ballet alongside Angelina Ballerina with this sweet, padded, super chubby board book!Join Angelina as she goes to ballet class, dances with friends, practices with her little sister, and dreams big in this sweet story about becoming a ballerina step by step! 2025 Helen Craig Ltd. and Katharine Holabird. The Angelina Ballerina name and character and the dancing Angelina logo are trademarks of HIT Entertainment Limited, Katharine Holabird, and Helen Craig. Craig, Helen (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the author of The North Wind comes a darkly reimagined tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte. Twenty-one years on this earth and she has never touched a man. And she never will. But when she finds an injured stranger in the forest, Brielle can't resist the urge to help him. The encounter leads her to the realm of Under, where the air breathes rot, and the fair folk dance and whisper. Where she discovers that the man she helped is actually a god: Zephyrus, the West Wind, Bringer of Spring. There are few Brielle can trust in Under, least of all Zephyrus. He is charming, dangerously so, and never has a man so thoroughly ensnared her. As she embarks on a journey through the eerie banks and caves of Under, Brielle finds herself in a perilous situation. For here is where faith and heart collide - and where she risks not only her future. but her life. Beloved by readers on TikTok, The West Wind is a standalone fantasy romance sprinkled with Greek lore, the second in the Four Winds series. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Scarlett St. Clair and Raven Kennedy.Readers love The West Wind: 'Absolutely adored this book, just as much if not more than The North Wind!' 'Brielle is a woman for all time, she rises to the tops of my favourite heroines' 'So many twists and turns, had me binge reading!' 'The depth and complexity of the characters kept me at the edge of my seat' 'I truly love this author's writing style. First book I have read with a plus sized badass woman and I loved it!' 'Highly recommend if you love stories of redemption, devotion and self-discovery with a little spicy sprinkle'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I absolutely loved The Lost Passenger. I adored the writing style, the characterization and the gripping storyline. Bliss!' JILL MANSELLIn the chaos of that terrible night, her secret went down with the Titanic. But secrets have a way of floating to the surface.Trapped in an unhappy aristocratic marriage, Elinor Coombes sees only lonely days ahead of her. So a present from her father - tickets for the maiden voyage of a huge, luxurious new ship called the Titanic - offers a welcome escape from the cold, controlling atmosphere of her husband's ancestral home, and some precious time with her little son, Teddy.When the ship goes down, Elinor realises the disaster has given her a chance to take Teddy and start a new life - but only if they can disappear completely, listed as among the dead. Penniless and using another woman's name, she has to learn to survive in a world that couldn't be more different from her own, and keep their secret safe.An uplifting story about grabbing your chances with both hands, and being brave enough to find out who you really are.'Big-hearted' DAILY MAIL'The author ofThe Smallest ManandThat Bonesetter Womanhas done it again withanother gripping historical drama'GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'A compelling, heart-warming novel' GILL PAUL'A powerful and inspiring story' ANNA MAZZOLA'A beautifully written page-turner' LILA CAIN'Utterly compelling' ESSIE FOX'An immersive and intriguing narrative' HAZEL GAYNOR'A vivid, compelling and immaculately researched story' LUCY BARKER.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A fallen angel. A forbidden love. A town full of secrets. Discover the first book in the gripping New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga, with a new introduction from Becca Fitzpatrick."Let's be honest, Nora. You've got it bad for me." His eyes held a lot of depth. "And I've got it bad for you." Romance was not part ofNora Grey'splan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not untilPatchcomes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For she is right in the middle of anancient battlebetween the immortal and those that have fallen and, when it comes to choosing sides,the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.Discover the Hush, Hush saga:Hush, HushCrescendoSilence Finale.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For over a hundred years, the Evans women have kept the undead in their strange southeast Texas town from rising. But sometimes the dead rise too quick - and that's what left Lenore Evans, and her granddaughter Luna, burying Luna's mother, Grace, and Lenore's mother, Ducey. Now the only two women left in the Evans family, Luna and Lenore are left rudderless in the wake of the most Godawful Mess to date. But when the full moon finds another victim, it's clear their trouble is far from over. Now Lenore, Luna, and the new sheriff their biggest ally must dig deep down into family lore to uncover what threatens everything they love most. The body count ticks up, the most unexpected dead will rise - and force Lenore and Luna to face the possibility that the undead aren't the only monsters preying on their small town.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An electric contemporary reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Demeter set over the course of one summer on a lush private island, about addiction and sex, family and independence, and who holds the power in a modern underworld.Camp counselor Cory Ansel, eighteen and aimless, afraid to face her high-strung single mother in New York, is no longer sure where home is when the father of one of her campers offers an alternative. The CEO of a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, Rolo Picazo is middle-aged, divorced, magnetic. He is also intoxicated by Cory. When Rolo proffers a childcare job (and an NDA), Cory quiets an internal warning and allows herself to be ferried to his private island. Plied with luxury and opiates manufactured by his company, she continues to tell herself she's in charge. Her mother, Emer, head of a teetering agricultural NGO, senses otherwise. With her daughter seemingly vanished, Emer crosses land and sea to heed a cry for help she alone is convinced she hears.Alternating between the two women's perspectives, Rachel Lyon's Fruit of the Dead incorporates its mythic inspiration with a light touch and devastating precision. The result is a tale that explores love, control, obliteration, and America's own late capitalist mythos. Lyon's reinvention of Persephone and Demeter's story makes for a haunting and ecstatic novel that vibrates with lush abandon. Readers will not soon forget it.Praise for Fruit of the Dead'An unnerving literary thriller. An absorbing exploration of ancient themes like power and temptation.' Mail on Sunday'Riveting and lush. a spellbinding account of a young woman's hunger for freedom, the sordid underbelly of big pharma, and the siren call of addiction.' Leslie Jamison, author of Splinters'A gripping literary thriller, Fruit of the Dead presents a coming-of-age tale that is so well-observed and intoxicating that the reader will lose track of time, but won't forget how they spent it. Egan and Cline fans: assemble.' Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Wild Laughter'Ancient Greece meets Succession by way of Emma Cline, Fruit of the Dead is a deliciously dark examination of agency and power, and the savage complexity of the mother-daughter bond.' Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers 'Mesmerised and profoundly alarmed, I read this in one go; I've been haunted by it ever since. I've passionately loved Lyon's writing for years, and Fruit of the Dead further confirms what I've long suspected: I want to lunge to read anything she writes.' R. O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life, searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The devastatingly beautiful, brutal, raucous and tender historical thriller - a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller!\*\*WINNER of the CWA Historical DAGGER 2025\*\*\*'Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated . you won't want to put it down' Catriona Ward 'Utterly thrilling' Elizabeth MacNeal 'An immersive, illuminating and exceptionally entertaining novel' Matt Cain 'Stunning and powerful . You'll never forget Thomas True' Janice Hallett 'A clever mystery, a powerful love story . affected me more than anything I've read in a long time' Gareth Brown\*\*WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN\*\*\*\*THE TOP TEN Sunday Times BESTSELLER\*\*\*\*SHORTLISTED for Booksellers Association Author of the Year\*\*_________________ The only sin is betrayal. It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly's stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal._______________________ 'Quite simply divine . had me in all sorts of tears' Jennie Godfrey'A vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past . as compelling as West's debut' The Times 'A darkly thrilling romp that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptation' Susan Stokes-Chapman 'An unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy' Heat 'Ingeniously plotted, vivid and memorable' Historical Novel Society 'Electric . an unputdownable read' Attitude Magazine 'An epic adventure of love in a time of danger' Hallie Rubenhold 'An exuberant, moving story' Rosie Andrews 'Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive . I was weeping by the final pages. Masterful' D.V. Bishop 'A devastating story told with great power' Christopher Stephens 'You are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Mollies' Felice Picano'You'll smile, you'll gasp, you'll cry' Essie Fox 'Hugely entertaining' Anna Mazzola 'Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imagery' Sean Lusk'Brilliantly researched and lavishly written' Emma Stonex 'Like a modern Fielding' Kate Griffin'Hypnotic. A hurtling tale of deception and self-discovery' James Cahill'Very, very good' Stephen Fry'There has never been a book that made me.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA IAN FLEMING STEEL DAGGER 2026HE DISAPPEARED. SHE NEVER STOPPED LOOKING. Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike face a cryptic case and a terrifyingly unpredictable killer in this twisty, edge-of-your-seat thriller from #1New York Timesbestselling author Robert Crais.'Robert Crais has mastered the fine art of storytelling' James Patterson'Hands down the best book I've read this year. Simply incredible' M. W. CravenWhen influencer Traci Beller hires PI Elvis Cole to find her father, who has been missing for ten years and presumed to have walked out on his family, the case seems like it will stay cold.But in Rancha, nothing stays buried forever.What starts as a search for answers twists into a deadly race against time, as victims become predators, and predators become prey.With ex-Marine Joe Pike by his side, Elvis follows Tommy's trail into a darkness that will challenge his loyalty to his clients-and to himself.The truth is waiting inThe Big Empty. But can Elvis survive what he finds Readers love The Big Empty . . . (5 star reviews\*\*\*\*\*)'The Big Empty is one of my top favorite 2025 mystery novels!''Once I started reading this, I couldn't put it down''This book has everything you love about Elvis Cole and Joe Pike''Five stars all the way. Highly recommended''My one word review for this one would be 'wow!''.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2024 'An erudite and elegant meditation on modern life and modern love. Asya and Manu could very well be a couple in a novel by Sally Rooney or Caleb Azumah Nelson.' GUARDIAN 'Immaculately observed. I found myself not wanting The Anthropologists to end.' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Savas' prose is an X-ray - an acute portrait of the tender frequencies that make a life.' RAVEN LEILANI__________________________________________________________________________________ Asya and Manu are looking at apartments, envisioning their future in a foreign city. Removed from the web of family and its obligations, what traditions and rituals should they establish together As they dream about the possibilities of each new listing, Asya, a documentary filmmaker, spends her days gathering footage from the neighbourhood park like an anthropologist observing local customs, anxious to know how people really live. 'Forget about daily life,' chides her grandmother on the phone, 'no one cares about that.' Meanwhile, life back in Asya and Manu's respective home countries continues - parents age, grandparents get sick, nieces and nephews grow up - all just slightly beyond their reach. But the world they're making in their new city is growing, too, they hope. As they open up the horizons of their lives, what and whom will they hold onto, and what will they need to release Unfolding over a series of apartment viewings, late-night conversations, last rounds of drinks and lazy breakfasts, The Anthropologists is a soulful examination of home-building and modern love, written with Aysegül Savas' distinctive elegance, warmth and humour. __________________________________________________________________________________Praise for THE ANTHROPOLOGISTS 'The Anthropologists is about love, youth, and that most profound and elusive of subjects - happiness. Full of delicacy, wisdom and wit, this is another gorgeous work from one of my favourite writers.' KATIE KITAMURA 'Like Walter Benjamin, Aysegül Savas uncovers trapdoors to bewilderment everywhere in everyday life; like Henry James, she sees marriage as a mystery, unsoundably deep. The Anthropologists is mesmerising; I felt I read it in a single breath.' GARTH GREENWELL 'Yet another gorgeous, gorgeous book from Aysegül Savas: she is an author who simply, and astoundingly, knows. Savas knows hope. Savas knows despair. Savas knows joy, and malaise, and laughter and curiosity. There are worlds inside of Savas' prose, and The Anthropologists is both a bright light and a map for how to be. A massively heartening achievement.' BRYAN WASHINGTON.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Revenge is best served pre-ordered. How to Destroy Your Ex, the wickedly funny new novel from Jenny Morris, is available for pre-order now. How to Kill Your Family meets The Husbands in a darkly funny, wickedly original novel about friendship, revenge and the dangers of playing God.Thea has a gift. Or possibly a serious ethical problem.With a single touch, she can see exactly how long someone has left to live. She can also take that time from them and give it to somebody else.She discovers this when her best friend Ruth suffers a fatal head injury on a night out. Panicking, Thea grabs the man responsible. Ruth wakes up. He falls down dead.Now Thea has the power of life and death at her fingertips - and she is determined to use it responsibly.Mostly.Because surely her dreadful boss can spare a few months. And doesn't the masseuse who finally sorted out her shoulders deserve a generous tip To keep herself on the straight and narrow, Thea writes an Ethical Guide to Murder: rules governing who deserves to lose time, who deserves to gain it and how to make the world just a little bit fairer.But justice is complicated. Revenge is tempting. And absolute power is alarmingly easy to justify.As Thea's rules begin to unravel, she must decide who she is willing to kill - and whether she can save Ruth before her borrowed time runs out.Murderously funny, sharply observed and unexpectedly moving, An Ethical Guide to Murder asks how far you would go for the person you love - and whether anyone should have the power to decide who deserves more time. 'A marvellous debut! Jenny Morris has taken the 'with great power comes great responsibility' concept and applied it to someone who struggles to be responsible for her own laundry'Alice Bell'As entertaining as it is thought-provoking . . . one of the most interesting characters that I've read in a long time'Kellye Garrett'Fresh and fun . . . Combining ethics with a good old revenge story, I raced through this unexpectedly poignant novel'Sam Holland'Relatable, poignant, and filled with unexpected twists'Jenny Hollander.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Just delicious . . . a gorgeous love story with fantastic characters'MARIAN KEYES 'I embarrassed myself giggling, sighing and crying my way through it, and couldn't put it down'LUCY VINE 'Utterly stunning, hopeful and bitingly funny'LIZZIE HUXLEY-JONESTheir story might be scripted, but the chemistry is real. When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There's only one problem . . . Cynthie's arrogant and annoyingly handsome co-star Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds. Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there's a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship . . . and this time there's a documentary crew following their every move.Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other And what happens when the roles they're playing start to feel all too real ? Praise for Laura Wood ? 'Ifell in love with Laura Wood's writing when I readUnder Your Spell' JULIA QUINN 'So witty and smart. I am thoroughly under Laura Wood's spell'HANNAH GRACE 'For any fans of Emily Henry, this is a romantic read supreme'STYLIST 'A fizzy, magical romcom featuring a heroine to root for and a hero to swoon over'SARRA MANNING.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.' - Lauren RobertsThe 'highly addictive' (The Guardian), most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber. In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love. In Fantome, Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers - the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother's murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera's heart is set on revenge. But nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before.Praise for The Dagger and the Flame: 'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' - The Guardian 'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless 'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks - it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' - Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter 'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot ' - Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks 'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil 'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' - Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin CrownsThe Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - \*\* A WATERSTONES THRILLER OF THE MONTH \*\*WHAT DARK SECRETS WAIT TO BE UNCOVERED WHEN YOU CHECK IN TO THE VILLA ROSA. The scintillating new novel from the author of The End of Mr Y'Clever, emotionally resonant, packed with startling twists and dark turns and very funny indeed, this is fiction roaring on all cylinders.' Guardian'Gloriously dark and tangled . . . clever . . . I highly recommend it.' Observer'A dark, twisty, savagely humorous plunge into a cauldron of toxic relationships . . . as well as a mystery loaded with menace, this is a smart, layered, stinging look at power and its abuse.' The TimesOne of the Daily Telegraph's '20 Best New Crime Thrillers to Read this Summer', 2024Still reeling from the chaos of their wedding, Evelyn and Richard arrive on an idyllic Greek island for their honeymoon. It's the end of the season and out at sea a storm is brewing.They check in to an exclusive hotel, the Villa Rosa, where the proprietor Isabella - a strangely intense woman of indeterminate accent - flirts outrageously with Richard while treating Evelyn with a rudeness bordering on contempt. Isabella tells them the story of 'the sleepwalkers': a couple who stayed at the hotel the year before and drowned in a tragic and unexplained accident. It starts to feel like the entire island is obsessed with 'the sleepwalkers', but what at first seems like a fun tale to tell before bed quickly evolves into a living nightmare. Caught in a web of deception and intrigue, where nothing and nobody are quite what they seem, Evelyn and Richard discover that their island paradise may in fact be hell on earth and that their only means of escape is to confront dark truths about themselves and those they love. Exhilarating, suspenseful, and subversively funny, in The Sleepwalkers Thomas takes elements of Daphne Du Maurier and Patricia Highsmith and blends them with her own unique sensibility to create an unforgettable thriller of rare intelligence that cements her reputation as the most exciting and original author of her generation.'Muriel Spark's disreputable niece.' Spectator 'She's a genius.' Douglas Coupland 'Thomas has the mesmerising power of a great story teller.' Financial Times 'One of the most startling, unpredictable writers of her generation.' Scotsman.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Fun, fresh and always sexy Anise Starre knows romance'HANNAH GRACE'A spicy, fun read' HEATSeven days can change a lot.When disgraced influencerBailey Clarkeis invited to go on an all expenses paid trip to a couples only resort in Jamaica, she's ecstatic. It's the perfect opportunity to rebuild her brand. The only problem is . . . she's not currently in a relationship.Enter the effortlessly handsomeCaspian 'Cash' Reid, her brother Dane's best friend. He's never seemed to like Bailey, but when Dane jokingly suggests Cash accompany her to Jamaica and get a free holiday, Bailey is shocked when Cash agrees. It's only one week in paradise and their agreement is simple enough: Cash will be her fake boyfriend all in the name of content.But Bailey has secrets, and the closer they get to one another, the closer Cash gets to unravelling her shameful past. As the lines blur between their fake dating agreement and their real feelings, will Bailey let Cash into her life or will she let her past destroy her future.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming events. At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she became the most decorated US female Olympian of all time. Time and again, the question is posed to her family, her coaches, and to herwhat makes her a champion Now, for the first time, she shares what it takes to compete at an elite level. Again and again, Ledecky has broken records: those of others and, increasingly, her own. She is both consistent and innovativeconsistent at setting goals and shattering them, and innovative in the way she approaches her training. A true competitor, she sets her goals by choosing the ones that feel the scariest. But, crucially, she never sacrifices the joy of competition, even in the face of adversity. Her positive mental outlook and a great support system provides the springboard to her success. Just Add Water charts Ledecky's life in swimming. It details her start in Bethesda, Maryland, where she played sharks and minnows and first discovered the joy of the pool; her early foray into the Olympics at the tender age of fifteen where, as the youngest member of the American team, she stunned everyone by winning her first gold medal; her time balancing competition and her education at Stanford University; how she developed a champion's mindset that has allowed her to persevere through so many meets, even under intense pressure; and how she has maintained her dominance in a sport where success depends on milliseconds. You learn how every element of her lifefrom the support of her family to the tutelage of her coaches, from her childhood spent in summer league swimming to the bright lights of Olympic pools in London, Rio, and Tokyoset her up to become the champion she is. In the end, Katie's story is about testing yourself against the difficult, and seeing who you become on the other side.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Hana Lee's gritty, queer Mad Maxinspired fantasy duology continues with more high-stakes political intrigue, monsters of all kinds, and a high-speed motorcycle adventure to find a refuge for humanity beyond the wasteland. Jin-Lu should be happy. Princess Yi-Nereen of Kerina Rut and Prince Kadrin of Kerina Sol have reunited after twelve long years, having survived a near-apocalypse. They are safe and in lovethanks to Jinand they want her to join them for their upcoming nuptials in Kerina Sol.But their happy ending came at the cost of Jin's.Jin lost everything in the fallout of saving the world. Now she's Talentless, scrabbling to eke out a living in the lowest echelons of society. All she wants is to be left alone with her shameful secret, but the storms that sweep the wastes have other plans.When refugees from a fallen city flood into Kerina Sol, the delicate balance between Talented and Talentless shatters. With tensions rising and civil war looming, Yi-Nereen, Kadrin, and Jin must join forces again to save their own people and the refugees.Now their salvation lies beyond the wastes, in the mythical home of the gods: the First City.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wellness, motherhood, and technology converge in a near future California, as three women's seemingly innocuous decisions have further-reaching consequences than any of them could imagine in this timely, clever, and white-knuckled thriller that "is dystopia at its best" (Booklist). In 2060, the WellPod is the latest launch from the largest tech company the world has ever seena fleet of floating personal paradises scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean, focused entirely on health, solitude, and relaxation. Created by an enigmatic founder who will stop at nothing to ensure her company's success, it is the long-awaited pinnacle of wellness technology. For newly pregnant Maggie, the six-week program is the perfect chance to get awayespecially since the baby isn't her partner's. Noa Behar isn't a perfect fiancée. She's too distracted, too focused on her work in helping program the WellPod to give Maggie the attention she deserves. But when she discovers something rotten beneath WellPod's shiny exteriora history of faulty tech and dangerous cover-upsshe knows one thing: she'll do whatever it takes to keep Maggie safe. The problem The malfunctioning WellPods are already at sea. And there's a storm coming A fast-paced and compelling thriller, You're Safe Here "serves up twists on twists on twists, building to an ending that no amount of AI-powered computing could ever hope to predict" (Nick Fuller Googins, author of The Great Transition).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A "wonderful story of passion, commitment, resilience, and determination," (Paul Gasol, former NBA All-Star) about one man's quest to become the first person to play each of America's 100 greatest golf courses in a single year, an odyssey that brings him face to face with the gulf between his impoverished childhood in the Jim Crow South and the successful executive he became.When he set out to play each of Golf Digest's America's100 greatest golf courses in one year, Jimmie James knew he was attempting the impossible. But then again, he'd spent his entire life defying the odds. James was born invisible. His birth certificate, long since filed away in some clerk's office in East Texas, recorded facts about him that were deemed most relevant in the late 1950s: "colored" and "illegitimate." His great-great-grandmother was enslaved, and his early life was confided by the privation and segregation of the late Jim Crow-era South. Four decades laterhaving put himself through an HBCU and determinedly risen through the executive ranks at ExxonMobilhe embarked on his journey to play the 100 greatest golf courses in the United States. In a single year. From the first tee at Augusta National, the distance between the world he grew up in and the world of extreme privilege to which he'd now managed to gain access was impossible to ignore. Playing from the Rough is a "delightful" (Kirkus Reviews), "beautiful story" (Andrew Campion, former COO of Nike) about race, class, family, and the power of perseverance, as James braids his love of golf with reflections on the path that took him from childhood poverty to the most exclusive and opulent golf courses in America.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From USA TODAY bestselling author Nana Malone, a contemporary romance about a Ghanaian American heiress faced with the dilemma of choosing between culture and a love connection. During an opulent publishing party, Ofosua Addo crosses paths with Cole Drake for the first time. Their flirtatiously witty exchange culminates in a kiss that etches a permanent mark on both their hearts. But Ofosua's identity as a Ghanaian heiress comes before Cole. She loves the vibrant traditions of Ghana's Gold Coast, and her hand is already promised to a man that even her overbearing mother loves. Yet, when her big Ghanaian wedding transforms from a fairy tale into a spectacle, she's thrust into a whirlwind of heartbreak and self-discovery. In the midst of it all, Cole enters her life once again, under circumstances far different from their magical first encounter. Can Ofosua and Cole's rediscovered spark overcome the weight of tradition.…