The romance industry has profited on the fantasies of women for centuries. However, as a new generation of women raised under the guidance of second-wave feminists take up the reins of romance production, romance novels and films have increasingly challenged tired stereotypes labeling romantic stories as formulaic fodder. This book examines how the romance genre serves women in multiple ways, from escapism to sexual education, from fantasy to fun, and most importantly, as a site of product...

Bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Siobhan Vivan team up in this page-turning trilogy. Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Big Little Lies.After the catastrophic events at the Homecoming Dance at the end of Burn for Burn, Lillia, Kat and Mary come face to face wit...

Jess comes out of her psychic retirement to help a desperate father—drawing deadly attention in the process—in this fast-paced second book in the Vanished paranormal thriller series from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot (previously published as the 1-800-Where-R-You series).Jess Mastriani is no longer Lightning Girl. Her miraculous, storm-given psychic ability to find missing children has been u...

Bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Siobhan Vivan team up in this page-turning trilogy. Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Big Little Lies.New Year's Eve ended with a bang and Mary, Kat and Lillia may not be prepared for what is to come.After Rennie's death,

Now a blockbuster original series on Prime Video! Will Belly choose Jeremiah or Conrad?Belly has an unforgettable summer in this stunning start to the Summer I Turned Pretty series from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.Some summers are just destined to be pretty.Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the m...

Payback is paradise in this start to a trilogy from New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han, and New York Times bestselling author of The List, Siobhan Vivian.Postcard-perfect Jar Island is home to charming tourist shops, pristine beaches, amazing oceanfront homes—and three girls secretly plotting revenge.Kat is sick and tired of being bullied by her ...

For readers aged 9+ comes the third book in a sparkling series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From Guardian award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson!Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silver lining in even the darkest of rainclouds.After years of travelling the world with her family, Joy feels ...

A group of students at an elite boarding school finds out their lies just might be the death of them in this twisty psychological thriller from New York Times bestselling author Jenni Howell and Jamie Howard—perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus!At Grimshaw Academy, an exclusive private school for the privileged, reputation is everything, which means every student has secrets they’d do anything to keep. The members of a tight-knit acting troupe know this be...

The sparkling new series of middle grade diaries continues in The Drama Queens! Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries, with a celebrity hook.Daisy is back at school, but her super-celebrity cousin Maxxy is STILL sharing her room while filming for a new TV show. And it’s all anyone can talk about! Daisy’s mum is always at the film set with Maxxy, her dad is always busy with work, and her brother Leo is being a teenage tyrant. The only thing kee...

The fiery conclusion to the Burn for Burn trilogy about teen girls seeking revenge for past wrongs from New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (now a major motion picture!), Jenny Han, and New York Times bestselling author of The List, Siobhan Vivian.Think Mary, Kat, and Lillia have nothing left to lose? Think again. They only meant to right the wrongs. It was about getting even. Burn for ...

**'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning.’ The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is the perfect series for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cath Howe and Lara Williamson!**Meet ten-year-old Joy Applebloom, a girl with a knack for finding the silv...

Bestselling and critically acclaimed authors Jenny Han, author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Siobhan Vivan team up in this page-turning trilogy. Perfect for fans of Pretty Little Liars and Big Little Lies.Postcard perfect Jar Island is home to charming tourist shops, pristine beaches, amazing ocean front homes and three girls quietly plotting revenge.Kat is tired...