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Pucking Strong
$22.99
In the fourth book of viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath's international bestselling series - Henrik and Teddy finally have their moment of romance after years of longing.<p>Teddy O'Connor has made a terrible mistake. He's followed the man who holds his heart halfway around the world - Henrik Karlsson, the star forward of the NHL's Jacksonville Rays. </p><p>As the team doctor, Teddy's determined to keep things professional. Until that is, Henrik needs Teddy to marry him...</p><p>With the tragic passing of his sister back in Sweden, Henrik must take on guardianship of his young niece. But the Swedish Government won't let him take over custody alone - enter Teddy.</p><p>With the new hockey season about to start, the Rays PR Director needs them to make this marriage look real. The team's public image, their jobs, and Henrik's custody agreement depend on it.</p><p>But the Rays don't need to worry - the problem isn't that Teddy has to fake his love, the problem is that it's very real.</p>
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Punk 57
$22.99
'We were perfect together. Until we met.'<p></p> <p></p>I can't help but smile at the lyrics in her letter. She misses me.<p></p> <p></p>In fifth grade, my teacher set us up with pen pals from a different school. Thinking I was a girl, with a name like Misha, the other teacher paired me up with her student, Ryen. My teacher, believing Ryen was a boy like me, agreed.<p></p> <p></p>It didn't take long for us to figure out the mistake. And in no time at all, we were arguing about everything. The best take-out pizza. Android vs. iPhone. Whether or not Eminem is the greatest rapper ever...<p></p> <p></p>And that was the start. For the next seven years, it was us.<p></p> <p></p>Her letters are always on black paper with silver writing. Sometimes there's one a week or three in a day, but I need them. She's the only one who keeps me on track, talks me down, and accepts everything I am. <p></p> <p></p>We only had three rules. No social media, no phone numbers, no pictures. We had a good thing going. Why ruin it?<p></p> <p></p>Until I run across a photo of a girl online. Name's Ryen, loves Gallo's pizza, and worships her iPhone. What are the chances?<p></p> <p></p>F*ck it. I need to meet her.<p></p> <p></p>I just don't expect to hate what I find.<p></p> <p></p>--------<p></p><p></p>He hasn't written in three months. Something's wrong. Did he die? Get arrested? Knowing Misha, neither would be a stretch.<p></p> <p></p>Without him around, I'm going crazy. I need to know someone is listening. It's my own fault. I should've gotten his phone number or picture or something.<p></p> <p></p>He could be gone forever.<p></p> <p></p>Or right under my nose, and I wouldn't even know it.<p></p> <p></p>Punk 57 is a stand alone romance. It is suitable for ages 18+
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Red Dust Running
$22.99
'No one writes Aussie rom-com like Anita Heiss.' Rachael Johns Matters of the heart have always made Annabelle run for the hills – literally. After a disastrous relationship effectively torched her personal and professional life in Sydney, Annabelle is back in Brisbane. She’s about to start her dream job launching and curating a First Nations gallery in the city, and this time, nothing is getting in the way of her important work. Certainly not romance, even if her new neighbour is really cute. Everything is going to plan until a birthday trip to the rodeo with her tiddas brings Annabelle up close and (very) personal with Dusty Davies, bona fide cowboy. Opposites may attract, but Annabelle’s not built for the rodeo life. Anyway, Dusty doesn’t take art and activism seriously like Annabelle does. It’s just a country fling ...Can a real-life cowboy convince Annabelle to compromise for love, or will he be just another man left in the dust?
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Redeemed
$22.99
A steamy and swoonworthy standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series, from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned. Santiago: One mistake destroys my career, and I go from the most eligible Formula 1 driver to a grumpy recluse. I’m committed to staying away from everyone, until Chloe Carter breaks into my house and accuses me of stealing her phone. I should have her arrested, but I decide to pretend she’s my girlfriend instead. My plan is risky, but fake dating Chloe could solve all my problems with my family. Or so I think until our act transforms into something more, and I’m left wondering what could happen if we drop it altogether. The only problem? Chloe hates liars, and I happen to be the biggest one of all. Chloe: My whole life changes after an ancestry kit matches me with a long-lost father in Italy who has no idea I exist. Next thing I know, I’m in a fake relationship with a local who happens to be my father’s favorite Formula 1 driver. The catch? I had no idea who Santiago Alatorre was when I agreed to be his girlfriend, so I’m stuck continuing the ruse. Fulfilling our arrangement is one thing, but falling in love in the process? Never going to happen, even if Santiago is determined to prove me wrong.
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Revolve: From The Sunday Times Bestselling Author Of Spiral
$22.99
Revolve: From The Sunday Times Bestselling Author Of SpiralWELCOME BACK TO THE DALTON UNIVERSITY SETTING OF BAL KHABRA'S SMASH HIT COLLIDE!He's a wild card. She's a seasoned pro. Together, they might just be the perfect match in this sweeping romance between a figure skater and hockey player from the bestselling author of Collide.'Equal parts spicy and sweet' Peyton Corinne, author of Unsteady, on CollideIf you loved Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, you'll love this...Sierra Romanova was an Olympic figure skater before a life-altering accident left her with panic attacks every time she enters the rink. Now, back for her final year at Dalton University, she's ready to reclaim the spotlight.Kicked off his hockey team for reckless behaviour, Dylan Donovan has little to no chance of making it to the National Hockey League draft. But Dylan's whole world revolves around the ice so, if hockey is forbidden, at least there's figure skating.When Sierra finds herself in desperate need of a new partner, the only person who can match her skill is none other than the cocky hockey player who refuses to cut her any slack.On the ice, their chemistry is electric. But can they stand the heat off the rink?'Bal Khabra is a master of banter, swoon and loveable characters' Hannah Bonam-Young, bestselling author of Out on a Limb, on SpiralIf you love...- Ice hockey- Enemies to lovers- Forced proximity- College setting- Found family- Dual POV... you're going to love RevolveReaders love the Off the Ice series...- 'Perfect balance between spicy and sweet'- 'Absolutely could not put it down!'- 'I was utterly swept off my feet'- 'Bal Khabra is quickly becoming one of my favourite sports romance authors!'Revolve is the third book in the Off the Ice series. Collide and Spiral are out now.Spiral ranked No. 6 on the Sunday Times bestseller chart week ending 01/02/2025.
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Ride With Me: Lights Out Book 2
$22.99
Ride With Me: Lights Out Book 2Simone Soltani is a romance author and former ghostwriter for a serialized fiction platform. Born and raised in Washington, DC, she holds a BA in Geography from The George Washington University, which she likes to think comes in handy for worldbuilding in her novels. When she's not writing, she spends most of her time planning vacations she'll probably never get to go on, reorganizing her many bookshelves, and watching sports while cuddling with her dogs.
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Say You'll Remember Me
$22.99
Say You'll Remember MePraise for Abby Jimenez:'Literally the best book I ever read''This author has blown me away before but this book . . . I can't even. I will need some serious time to recover. It was everything and more''OK, this is the best romance I've ever read. I loved everything about it''This book deserves all the stars in the universe''Things I loved about this book . . . I mean it's literally everything. Not a single flaw''Wow. wow. WOW. Every book I've read of Abby's just gets better and better'.........................'Abby Jimenez's words . . . sprinkle humour and warmth all over my life' ALI HAZELWOODThere might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes-all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong.... . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date-possibly the best in living history-Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be.Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life-and even a love-worth remembering..........................FIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH ABBY JIMENEZ . . .'Sweet and achingly romantic - a truly wonderful love story' BETH O'LEARY'Full of fierce humour and fiercer heart' CASEY MCQUISTON'A deliciously hot, sweet debut. This book is an absolute treat' L. J. SHEN
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Set Piece
$22.99
A chance encounter leaves a breakout TV star and no-nonsense bartender wanting more, but life gets in the way. They find each other again five years later, while working on a movie set—but is there room in their lives for this second chance at romance? Even one year ago, no one would have recognized Jack Felgate at a bar. But after his steamy breakout TV role, he's surprised to be swarmed by fans during a night out with friends. When the practical bartender CJ intervenes to fend off his admirers, he's grateful—and more than a little eager to stick around for an after-hours drink–turned–tryst. Five years later, Jack shows up to set for his starring role in (yet another?!) adaptation of The Great Gatsby only to find CJ is the film’s production designer. But neither of them is the same person they were back then: CJ is a single mom with a four-year-old, and Jack is a bona fide celebrity managing ceaseless demands on his time and attention. Their chemistry hasn’t dimmed since they saw each other last, but is there room in their lives for anything more than one very memorable night together?831 Stories is a modern romantic fiction company that prioritizes pleasure reading and celebrates the genre’s joyful, enthusiastic fans.
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Snapshot
$34.99
A steamy marriage of convenience romance about two friends striking a deal to save a billion-dollar company, and quickly find themselves blurring the lines between pretending and real love as they unravel the scandals set to tear them apart. Be loud. Lean in. Take your seat at the head of the table. I want the whole room to know that when my wife speaks, it’s time to sit down and listen. Thanks to my reckless roommate, I’m about two skips away from being homeless. Temp jobs aren’t paying the bills, and now I have to cancel the scuba diving trip I can no longer afford. At least I’ll be spared from my instructor’s tempting smile and rock-hard abs. Dex is wonderful, but he’s only ever treated me like a friend…a really good friend. In fact, when he hears I’m having money problems, he comes up with a way we can help each other. In a clever scheme to ensure her jaded, love-doubting grandson didn’t end up alone, Dex’s grandma left her company to Dex’s…wife. Except he isn’t married. Until me, that is. Now I’m suddenly the CEO and majority shareholder of a billion-dollar cruise corporation. I’m unprepared, and the sharks in the boardroom are scarier than the great whites in the water. But the plan is simple. Play the part for a year, hand the company back over to Dex, then get divorced. Easy. In exchange, I’ll never have to worry about money again. But it’s not long before I realize the company is in danger and a lot of people need my help. And now that I’m acting like the boss, there’s a look in Dex’s eyes I’ve never seen before. Something more than friendly… Because when he calls me “wife” lately, it doesn't seem like it's for show.
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Sounds Like Love
$22.99
Sounds Like Love Joni Lark wants to create the melodies that get stuck in your head…and your heart. Her hometown has always given her surf, sand, and inspiration. But when her parents decide to close the family music venue, Joni’s life begins to fall off key – she couldn’t possibly write another song. Until a melody comes to her, half-formed, and with an imagined voice that she can’t forget. But when the very real, very aggravating man behind the voice shows up in Vienna Shores – Joni can no longer deny their inexplicable telepathic connection. To get out of each other’s heads, they’ll have to finish the song haunting them both. But there’s just one problem – they can’t agree on anything – and if they don’t change their tune, it might just end in heartbreak first… 'Ashley Poston never misses' ????? 'Dreamy, heartfelt, emotionally rich, and full of tender, otherworldly charm' ????? 'My favourite Ashley Poston book so far. I loved it so so much.' ????? 'Enchantingly gorgeous' ????? 'This book was magic. Pure magic' ????? 'It had me hooked from the start' ????? 'A beautifully written, heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of life, love, loss, family, music and finding yourself again' ????? 'Ashley Poston has done it again … enchanting' B.K. BORISON ‘Ashley Poston writes really beautiful love stories with just a sprinkling of magic’ ????? 'I LOVED this book. A beautiful, poignant story … breathtaking, hopeful, and dreamy' ALI HAZELWOOD ‘Ashley Poston knows how to write romance … if you’re a true, soulmate-believing, kitchen slow dancing, and lover of romance with a bit of magical a realism, this is the one for you’ ????? 'An absolute and unexpected delight' CHRISTINA LAUREN 'A gorgeous love story from one of the finest romance writers out there' CARLEY FORTUNE
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Special Delivery
$32.99
An entrancing, laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy. If you like Book Lovers by Emily Henry and No Hard Feelings by Genevieve Novak, you'll love Special Delivery!
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Spiral: 'the Best Slow Burn' *****
$22.99
He s on edge while she s en pointe in this fake-dating sports romance from the author of TikTok smash hit Collide. Elias Westbrook, a newly drafted hockey player for the Toronto Thunder, is facing the challenges of fame and media scrutiny. With a growing fanbase and too many expectations on his shoulders, he s struggling to score his first goal. The tabloids are reporting his every move, including which woman he was last seen with, and all he wants to do is escape the spotlight. Enter from stage left Sage Beaumont, an aspiring ballerina with dreams of joining the American Ballet Theatre, but her lack of popularity online leaves her at a major disadvantage for securing the lead role. When Sage finds herself with the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true by fake dating Elias, she takes her shot. Soon enough, the flimsy fake-dating rules they set in place fall away in the face of their sizzling connection. But before things spiral out of control, they ll have to decide if they re willing to take the leap together or call it quits.Look out for other books in the Off the Ice series- Collide is out now.
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Storybook Ending: The Heartwarming And Irresistible Tale Of Finding Love In A Bookshop
$32.99
This is the story of a love triangle... of sorts.'I so enjoyed Storybook Ending. It's the perfect balance of cosiness and originality warm, comforting, with a hilarious mix-up at its heart that I couldn't wait to see unravel' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare April is lonely. Since her office issued a permanent work from home mandate, she's lost herself a little. So, in a bid to break out of the funk, she leaves an anonymous note inside a book for the hot guy at her neighbourhood bookstore. Laura is a busy single mum. Thanks to the meddling hand of fate, she's the one who finds April's note, thinking it's from the guy who served her at the bookstore. A little flirtation with an attractive man who loves books might be just what she needs. Meanwhile Westley, handsome but not so perceptive, is too distracted by a movie filming at the shop to notice either woman's furtive glances as they leave notes for each other amid the books in the stacks. April and Laura's continued anonymous correspondence will shake all three of these characters out of their mundane routines, sparking a glimmer of hope that they might just get what they want- a storybook ending of their own.An intricate web of miscommunication and serendipitous encounters, Storybook Ending is a playful tribute to romance, friendship and bookstores; and to the objects from a forgotten slip of paper to someone's heart left between the pages of books.
Allen & Unwin
Suddenly One Summer
$24.99
'...a suspenseful jigsaw of a story that doesn't fall into place until the final long held secrets are brought to light' (Beauty and Lace). In the tradition of the bestselling Red Dust, Suddenly One Summer is a brilliant rural story by leading author, Fleur McDonald.
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Suitcase Of Dreams
$22.99
From the bestselling author of The Girl from Munich, a sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity, inspired by a true story. After enduring the horror of Nazi Germany and the chaos of postwar occupation, Lotte Drescher and her family arrive in Australia in 1956 full of hope for a new life. It’s a land of opportunity, where Lotte and her husband Erich dream of giving their children the future they have always wanted. After years of struggling to find their feet as New Australians, Erich turns his skill as a wood carver into a successful business and Lotte makes a career out of her lifelong passion, photography. The sacrifices they have made finally seem worth it until Erich’s role in the trade union movement threatens to have him branded a communist and endanger their family. Then darker shadows of the past reach out to them from Germany, a world and a lifetime away. As the Vietnam War looms, an unexpected visitor forces Lotte to a turning point. Her decision will change her life forever . . . and will finally show her the true meaning of home. PRAISE FOR TANIA BLANCHARD ‘Captures the intensity of a brutal and unforgiving war, successfully weaving love, loss, desperation and, finally, hope into a gripping journey of self-discovery.’ Courier Mail ‘An epic tale, grand in scope … Packs an emotional punch that will reverberate far and wide.’ Weekly Times ‘A tumultuous journey from order to bedlam, and from naive acceptance of the status quo to the gradual getting of political wisdom.’ Sunday Age ‘An original and innovative take on the World War II genre that captures the hauntingly desperate essence of the war. Tania Blanchard has written yet another spectacular novel. Don’t miss this.’ Better Reading ‘A sweeping, dramatic tale of love and identity.’ Fraser Coast Chronicle
