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All the twisted games are back as Devil's Night returns in this dark romance from New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas. Buried in the shadows of the city, there's an abandoned hotel called The Pope, surrounded by a mystery about the hidden twelfth floor and the guest who never checked out. Banks knows the local legend, but Kai believed the myth around the hotel. He and his friends think they know her, think they can scare her, but Banks knows something they don't. Even though she struggles to hide everything she feels when Kai looks at her, the person he seeks is much closer than he'll ever realise. She'll never reveal her secret. This Devil's Night, Kai will be the hunted one. But Banks doesn't understand what Kai had to turn into to survive three years in prison. He wants the hotel, its guest and his life back. But the more he's around Banks, the more Kai realises this new version of himself is exactly who he was meant to be. Kai's seen her hideaway. It's time for Banks to see his. **Hideaway is a STANDALONE dark romance with no cliffhanger. It is suitable for ages 18+**

HERCULES IS BACK. AND YOU'RE BOUND TO LOVE HER. In this hotly anticipated follow-up to Jasmine Mas's BLOOD OF HERCULES, the stakes are higher and the villains darker than ever... Every hero has their monsters. And Alexis is bound to hers: tied eternally, irrevocably to the Underworld's dark heirs in a marriage that has shaken the foundations of Olympus - and everything Alexis once believed. Reeling, she enlists in the Assembly of Death with her mentors, set on wrecking vengeance on her husbands and uncovering the truth behind her deadly powers. She will soon teach them all that a god can't be manacled. And a monster can't be caged...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology from the author of The Bridge Kingdom series.“THE must-read fantasy of 2024!”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, author of From Blood and AshBound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. And it’s been foretold that such magic will unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she has sworn to protect.

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King.Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards—a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy.Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy’s enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape—for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time.In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be.Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world—and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?Book One of The Arcana Academy Series

Magic and adventure swirl through this spellbinding romantasy where a young woman reignites the embers of an ancient prophecy, unleashing a storm that could save her realm or doom them all.Fear of maegic plagues war-torn Anwyvn. Halflings like Rhya Fleetwood are killed on sight. But Rhya’s execution is interrupted by an unexpected savior—one far more terrifying than her would-be killers. The mysterious and mercenary Commander Scythe. In the clutches of this new enemy, Rhya finds herself fighting for her life in the barren reaches of the Northlands. Yet the farther she gets from home, the more she learns that nothing is as it seems—not her fearsome captor, not the blight that ravages her dying realm, not even herself.For Rhya is no ordinary halfling. The strange birthmark on her chest and the wind she instinctively calls forth means she is a Remnant, one of four souls scattered across Anwyvn, fated to restore the balance of maegic…or die trying.But mastering the power inside her is only the beginning. Desire for the Commander—a man she can never trust, a man with plans of his own—burns just as fiercely as the tempests beating against her rib cage for release. Rhya must choose: smother the flames…or let them consume her.

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Featuring a never-before-in-print bonus scene and full-colour endpapers ⚔️Step into the Coliseum at the Spartan War Academy where monsters are made, immortality is won, and even a god can die...⚔️ Alexis Hert isn't a hero, and she certainly isn't a god. All she's ever been is a survivor. But the Fates disagree. When a blood test leads to her admittance at the Spartan War Academy, she'll have to do more than merely survive. Alexis will have to claim her birthright: immortality. But immortality is a privilege, one earned in the crucible of the academy, where the heroes are villains and classrooms battlegrounds. While gladiators Achilles and Patro, her demanding mentors, hone her into a warrior, Augustus and Kharon, her professors and the brooding heirs to the underworld, haunt her steps and her thoughts. Because where there are gods, there are bound to be monsters, and there is more than one hunting Alexis... 'This was damn fun. Alexis was original, full of personality, and I loved being with her on this fun (unhinged) ride. You won't be able to stop yourself from binge reading this' RAVEN KENNEDY, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GILD You might just come across these favourites: 🏛️ War academy 😈 Villainous love interests ⚔️ Gods, gladiators, and warriors, oh my! 🦝 Adorable animal companions 🐍 Animal companions with a lot of ~opinions~ 🔮 Prophecies 🌶️ Dark romance 🤷 Why choose? 💀Touch her and die 💍 Marriage law ☣️ Post-apocalyptic world The romantasy OBSESSSION of 2024: 'This was addictive as hell' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'THAT WAS SO GOOD!!! Wow. I'll be thinking about this book for awhile. Greek mythology + a spartan war academy + a STRONG FMC?! It was perfection. I love all the twists and turns and the guessing along the way. It was such a unique Hercules story and I'm OBSESSED! I need book 2 asap. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Actually iconic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'LOOOOOOOOOVED IT OMG I literally tried to read it as slow as possible so I would have the book, the characters, their world... EVERYTHING for a little longer... but IT WAS HARD OK bc I really wanted to binge it in one night 👀' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Literally gonna live rent free in my brain' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Perfection, favorite read this year so far' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Blood of Hercules was a No.11 New York Times bestseller on the trade fiction paperback list the week of 22 December 2024.

Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for survival at all costs. Only the worthy survive the Bonding Trials. She'll risk her life--and her heart--to be one of them. Meryn Cooper has always hated the Bonded, elite warriors who form mental links with the massive, vicious direwolves they ride. While they live in luxury, Meryn struggles to keep her family out of poverty. When her little sister, Saela, is kidnapped--stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting--Meryn's world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army and is thrown into the deadly Bonding Trials, where any mistake will cost her life. Now Meryn must survive four months of training at the castle. She is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her cold and beautiful instructor, Stark Therion, is eager to punish any weakness. Everything is a competition, and everyone is out to get her--everyone except the dangerously handsome crown prince, whose attention adds another target to her back. In the castle, every smile hides a knife...and the halls hide dark secrets. It's bond or bleed. Duel or die. Failure is ruin. Dire Bound contains mature content including depictions of graphic violence, and is therefore recommended for readers 17+. For a full list of tropes and TWs, please visit the author's website. Readers are already falling in love with Direbound: "ONE OF THE BEST READS OF THE YEAR! This book was insanely good." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Stop it right now... I'm actually quite feral for the next book..." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The plot was THICK, the tension and banter? Flawless. And the world with the wolf bond, and trials NEED MORE NOW." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I just finished and still trying to mentally and emotionally recover to what just happened to me. You need to read it IMMEDIATELY." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you're into dark romantasy with high stakes, fierce characters, and just the right amount of emotional wreckage, Direbound is your next obsession." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What an incredible read!! ... I am blown away. ... The romance, the anguish, the BANTER! I love a book with good banter and this was FULL OF IT!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I. Am. OBSESSED. ... Left me spiraling in the best way possible. The morally grey anti-hero? Perfection. The slow-burn tension? Electric. ... I was completely immersed." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Found family Morally grey characters One bed Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!

It's THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. 🩸🩸🩸 The reader reviews say it all! 'If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a slow burn romance, and I could barely handle the tension, banter, pining, and angst ... it was immaculate' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I think this might be my favourite book of the year - actually, it probably is! From the enticing plot to the angst-filled relationship, everything about it was perfect' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This was definitely like Zodiac Academy meets Fourth Wing but stands on its own. Fae, Vampires, and Dragons! I mean, come on!! How amazing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩸🩸🩸 I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon - last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like he owns me, but I'm not going down without a fight. Bloodwing isn't just a school - it's a battlefield. Highbloods fight for power, and if you're weak? You're dead. Between deadly competitions, lies that could get me executed, and a dragon-shaped secret looming over my head, all I have to do is survive. Easy, right? Except I'm starting to think the real danger isn't the academy - it's what I'm becoming in this twisted game of power. And Blake? He might just be the one who pushes me over the edge. They think they can control me. They think they can use me. But they have no idea what they've awakened. 🩸🩸🩸 Perfect for fans of: 🐲 Dragons, Vampires and Fae 🌶️ Slow-burn and spice 💗 Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates 🩸🩸🩸 Readers can't stop praising On Wings of Blood: 'These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I binged this in two days because I simply couldn't stop. It's a mix of Fourth Wing, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, andZodiac Academy and I need the next book immediately' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I laughed, I cried, and I swooned, what more could I ask for?' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Revenge demands sacrifice. Don't miss this action-packed, jaw-dropping, dark and romantic sequel to Dire Bound. This gorgeous DELUXE LIMITED EDITION is available while supplies last--featuring exclusive special design features. CROWNED BY DESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown--and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa, and their allies to bring the country back from the brink. But the commoners, the Bonded, and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn's beloved younger sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever. Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion--the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence is intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power. With enemies closing in and shadows stirring in her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom--and her heart. Blood will spill. Bonds will break. Fate will be tested. Perfect for fans of: Slow burn romance Forbidden romance Found family Morally grey characters Touch her and die Who did this to you Enemies to lovers Forced proximity Vampires vs. wolves!