In 1946, undercover reporter Charlotte Tyrell is drawn into a chilling mystery when two women disappear under suspicious circumstances from a Kings Cross Boarding House in Sydney. Are the Landlady and her strange twin daughters hiding dark secrets or is something more sinister at work?Charlotte sneaks into a locked basement and finds the missing girls' belongings. She calls in Detective Michael Devlin of the NSW Police to search the property.Michael's search reveals the bas...

In a world full of secrets, six friends risk everything to save a stranger and uncover the truth about themselves.In this astonishing odyssey from modern-day Florence to the Renaissance era, Lena and her friends find themselves in a relentless race against time to save Damian, the young model for Michelangelo's Statue of David. Malevolent forces are determined to stop them, and if it wasn't enough, an ancient secret emerges, putting into question everythin...

What's in a name? Names have power. Magic . . . Some names spell a great destiny.Once upon a time, twenty author friends accepted the challenge of a fairy tale name generator. Soon, twenty new characters were off on wild adventures.In this clean YA anthology, meet a goddess, a countess, and a wannabe sorceress. Join a wolf pack leader and a guardian frog sidekick. Search for victims with a hunter-turned-detective, and swoon over the sultana who must prove she's fit to rule....

Double the name and double the magic, mystery, and mayhemOnce upon a time, a fairy tale name generator issued a challenge to a group of authors. Volume Two of these quirky stories brings double trouble.In this clean YA anthology, spy on thieves discovering their princely identities, accompany villains seeking redemption along with accident-prone geese, and rejoice in the reunion of siblings separated at birth. Side with twins split between good and...

“Like Outlander with an Italian accent.” —Real Simple“A detailed historical novel, a multifaceted mystery, and a moving tale of improbable love.” —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA NEW YORK POST MUST-READ BOOKReaders of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander and Tracy Chevalier’s Girl with a Pearl Earring…will be swept away by the spell of medieval Siena” (Libra...

This New York Times bestselling novel is a fast-paced fantasy adventure about a Fireblood girl and her quest to bring down a bloodthirsty Frostblood king.Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life. But when her mother is killed trying to protect her, and rebel Frostbloods demand her help to overthrow their bloodthirsty king, she agrees to come out of hiding, d...

'A superb and clever thriller' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Dark, sharp and deliciously funny' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved every page' Clare MackintoshFROM THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF DEAD HEATIt started with a small lie. Bumping into an old acquaintance, embellishing my life story to impress the happily married lawyer with kids and a lovely home.So when he invited me on a group holiday, I said yes. I want...

Leonidas, champion gladiator of Rome, is set free from the games by a mysterious benefactor who grants him freedom, a place to live, and a servant—Cassia, a scribe—to look after him.But the benefactor is only so generous—Leonidas must pay his own way and Cassia’s, which means hiring himself out. The sharp-witted Cassia quickly lands him a post as a bodyguard, escorting a retired senator to Ostia.The journey soon turns deadly, as Leonidas and Cassia find themselves squarely ...

The first in an addictive young adult fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Elly Blake, perfect for fans of Red Queen and Throne of Glass.'If there is one epic fantasy series that you pick up next year, make sure it's this one.' - K-BOOKS'Fast-paced and brimming with magic and intrigue.' - Lori M. Lee, GATES OF THREAD AND STONEEnter a world where fire and ice are mortal enemies...Ru...

A heartbreaking and shocking short story from foster carer Rosie Lewis.Toddler Charlie falls from the second floor window of his tower block home while his mother is busy shooting up in their dirty council flat.Laying alone on a pile of rubbish until concerned neighbours hear him whimpering, Charlie is taken to hospital by police officers who are unable to rouse his mother.With a gash to his head, a terrified Charlie is delivered to foster carer Rosie Lewis’s home. ...

With Rebecca Shaw's trademark warm storytelling and eye for character, this is a perfect summer read.The House at Spinnaker Cove is reminiscent of Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. A haunting story of a young woman moving to a glorious beachside house only to find something sinister has occurred there previously. As she gradually gets to know the locals, she begins to piece together a dark story.

From the multimillion copy bestseller Amanda Prowse, the queen of heartbreak fiction.***This is an unforgettable romance about what happens when two very different people fall in love.Theo Montgomery grew up in a rich family where he had all the toys and trinkets money could buy. But his childhood was full of neglect and he was bullied at school. Now he is an adult, he longs to find a soulmate. Some...