What happens when one empire or hegemon cedes the global stage to a rising power? Supplanting Empires: Power Transitions Across Human History argues that, historically, such power transitions tend to be relatively smooth, resulting in the preservation of the status quo with respect to the global order and institutions. This stems from the tendency of rising powers to be closely associated with declining powers, to the point that they generally support and perpetuate the old ways of governi...

One blissful weekend in Las Vegas wasn't enough...All twenty-three-year-old Savannah Perry wants is a fresh start, one permanent and final break from her first love, sullen bad boy turned CEO Nathan Drake. When circumstances bring Savannh and Nathan together after a three year separation, she's armed with the D-word and ready to fire--but his kiss is bullet proof and her heart has always been a foolish thing.Three years ago, Nathan lured Savannah to a Las Vegas chapel for a...

SCOT ON THE TRAIL!Brooke Sinclair’s dream of being a published author derailed when she was expelled from the University of Edinburgh seven years ago. Now a ghostwriter, she sticks to other people’s stories. But when her college mentor Mhairi McCallister needs a co-writer for her memoir about Scotland’s most challenging trek, Brooke would do anything for the opportunity—including agreeing to hike the rugged Skye Trail for authenticity’s sake... not knowing the natu...

The hotly anticipated second book from Joya Goffney, author of the 2021 YA romcom Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.Monique lives a perfect life - a preacher's daughter and the girlfriend of the town's golden boy. But it's not that simple. She's torn between her parents who want the pure virginal daughter, and her boyfriend, Dom, who wants to explore the more intimate side of their relationship.Tired of waiting, her boyfriend breaks up with her, spurring ...

It is a truth universally acknowledged that you will go from enemies to lovers...Meet Elizabeth Bennet. Otherwise known as Eden Blake the understudy in Liz and Darcy, the musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Eden has toiled away for years as a working actress and while she's not guaranteed a spot on stage, this production is one step on the road to her dreams.Until Brennon Thorne, th...

'Perfect poolside reading' PAIGE TOON'E**nchanting, engaging and utterly romantic' MIKE GAYLE'No one does romance and travel like Lorraine Brown' ZOE FOLBIGGA fiancé. An old flame. And five days in Florence...Maddie is over the moon when her boyfriend Nick proposes in Paris. And spending five days in Florence with his family sounds like the ...

Ariella Mason has the perfect life.Perfect job? Check.Perfect home? Check.Perfect fiancé? Check.None of this is by accident. Ariella is a card-carrying perfectionist.On the other side of the city lives Ariella’s polar opposite. Caleb Black is an unrepentant smart-ass, seat-of-his-pants, arrogant party-boy getting through life on charisma and raw sex appeal (his words).So why, one night, does Ariella turn up with her bags, ask...

From Joya Goffney, author of hit YA romcom Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, comes a stirring coming-of-age, best friends-to-lovers romance...Nikki's always had a difficult relationship with her mum. So when she finds herself homeless at the start of spring break, she decides to rage-quit Texas and give California a shot, to pursue her dream music career.Until her best friend and long-time crush, Malachai, discovers her plan and convinces her to spend sp...

A brand-new adventure about animals and friendship. From the legendary author of the bestselling Frankie Foster series, Jean Ure.Eleven-year-old best friends, Hannah and Katy LOVE animals. Every weekend, they learn to ride at Mrs Foster’s Riding School, where they meet a loveable horse named Rosie.Rosie isn’t able to ride like the other horses, and when Mrs Foster cannot afford to keep her, she is sent to another Riding School. But Farley Downs...

A swoon-worthy Scottish romance set on the picturesque Isle of Skye. From the author of Kilt Trip.Brooke Sinclair's dream of being a published author derailed when she was expelled from the University of Edinburgh seven years ago. Now a ghostwriter, she sticks to other people's stories. But when her college mentor Mhairi McCallister needs a co-writer for her memoir about Scotland's most challenging trek, Brooke would do anything for the opportunity -includ...

Ariella doesn’t want drama. Well, that’s too bad.All she wants is to stay wrapped up in her lemon-scented love bubble with reformed playboy Caleb. But then her new boss turns up, the high-flying, high-maintenance Melissa, who has a mysterious history with Caleb.Suddenly Ariella finds herself working miles from home, fighting with Caleb, and wondering where it all went wrong?And just as they’re about to sort it out, real trouble comes knocking…

Ariella and Caleb were never meant to last…She’s the ambitious workaholic constantly trying to prove herself. He’s the charming bad boy with a troubled past. Their love story could only ever have been temporary.But when Ariella’s company faces a crisis, Caleb is the only one who can save it. Now they’re forced to work together, fighting their attraction, and the pain of their old wounds.With her heart torn and her career on the line, Ariella must de...