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The Woman In The Green Dress
Dear Village The Woman In The Green Dress $16.99
<strong>For readers who loved <em>Remarkable Creatures</em>, <em>The Naturalist's Daughter </em>and <em>The Birdman's Wife</em> comes <em>The Woman in the Green Dress</em>...</strong> <p><strong>1853 Mogo Creek, NSW</strong></p><p>Della Atterton, bereft at the loss of her parents, is holed up in the place she loves best: the beautiful Hawkesbury in New South Wales. Happiest following the trade her father taught her, taxidermy, Della has no wish to return to Sydney. But the unexpected arrival of Captain Stefan von Richter on a quest to retrieve what could be Australia's first opal, precipitates Della's return to Sydney and her Curio Shop of Wonders, where she discovers her enigmatic aunt, Cordelia, is selling more than curiosities to collectors. Strange things are afoot and Della, a fly in a spider's web, is caught up in events with unimaginable consequences...</p><p><strong>1919 Sydney, NSW</strong></p><p>When London teashop waitress Fleur Richards inherits land and wealth in Australia from her husband, Hugh, killed in the war, she wants nothing to do with it. After all, accepting it will mean Hugh really is dead. But Hugh's lawyer is insistent, and so she finds herself ensconced in the Berkeley Hotel on Bent St, Sydney, the reluctant owner of a Hawkesbury property and an old curio shop, now desolate and boarded up.</p><p>As the real story of her inheritance unravels, Fleur finds herself in the company of a damaged returned soldier Kip, holding a thread that takes her deep into the past, a thread that could unravel a mystery surrounding an opal and a woman in a green dress; a green that is the colour of envy, the colour buried deep within an opal, the colour of poison...</p>
The Wrong Game
Dear Village The Wrong Game $22.99
From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Kandi Steiner comes a new edition of this #BestofBookTok standalone, angsty, enemies-to-lovers sports romance - bonus content included in this exclusive paperback edition!Two season tickets. One genius idea. Zero interest in a relationship.Gemma Mancini’s plan is simple. Step one: find hot, preferably funny, and definitely single men. Step two: take a new guy to each home game for the rest of the football season. It’s time for her to get back in the dating game, and besides, she can’t think of a better way to use the season tickets she bought for her ex-husband. It’s a foolproof plan, until her bartender offers to be her practice round.Zach Bowen is infuriating. Presumptuous, overbearing and absolutely, undeniably gorgeous. He’s determined to be Gemma's only date this season and is ready to do whatever it takes, even if that means sabotaging any of her potential matches. But Gemma isn't ready for anything serious, no matter how charming she finds his antics. After all, Zach can try his best to change the rules, but he can’t win if he’s playing the wrong game.
Things We Hide From The Light
Dear Village Things We Hide From The Light $22.99
Welcome back to Knockemout, Virginia. The brand new novel from Lucy Score, following her global bestseller: Things We Never Got Over. Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. Nash isn't about to let anyone in his life know he's struggling. But his new next-door neighbour, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she's not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash's touch is different. He feels it too. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk. Too bad Lina's got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she's in town, he'll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn't do relationships. Ever. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Sign her up. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. Once she gets what she's after, she has no intention of sticking around. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people's skin. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he's not about to be dissuaded . . . even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him.
Things We Left Behind
Dear Village Things We Left Behind $22.99
Things We Left BehindTHE ALL NEW NOVEL FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO TIKTOK SENSATION THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER AND 2023'S THINGS WE HIDE FROM THE LIGHT There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything. Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. On a quest to erase his father's mark on the family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building an indestructible empire. The more money and power he amasses, the safer he is from threats. Except when it comes to the feisty small-town librarian that keeps him up at night . . . Sloane Walton is a spitfire determined to carry on her father's quest for justice. She'll do that just as soon as she figures out exactly what the man she hates did to - or for - her family. Bonded by an old, dark secret from the past and the dislike they now share for each other, Sloane trusts Lucian about as far as she can throw his designer-suited body. When bickering accidentally turns to foreplay, these two find themselves not quite regretting their steamy one-night stand. Once those flames are fanned, it seems impossible to put them out again. But with Sloane ready to start a family and Lucian refusing to even consider the idea of marriage and kids, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse. Broken men break women. It's what Lucian believes, what he's witnessed, and he's not going to take that chance with Sloane. He'd rather live a life of solitude than put her in danger. But he learns the hard way that leaving her means leaving her unprotected from other threats. It's the second time he's ruthlessly cut her out of his life. There's no way she's going to give him a third chance. He's just going to have to make one for himself.Lucy Score
Things We Never Got Over
Dear Village Things We Never Got Over $22.99
Things We Never Got Over Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon. Knox doesn't tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride. Naomi wasn't just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way . . . with fists and beer. Usually in that order. Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn't changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn't know she had. Now she's stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of. There's a reason Knox doesn't do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi's life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life. At least, that's the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.Lucy Score
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Throttled
Dear Village Throttled $22.99
The debut novel from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned, and the first book in a swoonworthy Formula 1 romance series. Noah: Maya Alatorre is the sister of my teammate… and my new obsession. Keeping my distance during the Formula 1 season should be easy, except I always find ways to see her: press tours, pre-race rituals, sponsor events and black-tie galas. The more time we spend together, the stronger my desire grows. Sneaking around with her is one thing, but wanting more? Never going to happen. She might be a distraction dressed like a daydream, but no woman is worth risking the championship title over. Or so I thought. Maya: Noah Slade is Formula 1 royalty and my brother’s biggest rival. When I’m invited to join my sibling while he competes for the World Championship, I promise to avoid Noah at all costs. Twenty-one races, two drivers who hate each other, and one forbidden attraction I can’t ignore. Developing feelings for Noah wasn’t part of my plan. But then again, neither was anyone finding out. Turns out the man I was warned about happens to be the one I can’t stay away from – even if he breaks my heart once the season comes to an end. Features an exclusive bonus chapter, limited to this paperback edition!
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Twist Of Fate
Dear Village Twist Of Fate $32.99
A delightfully entertaining new rural romance from Karly Lane, the bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold.
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Twisted Games
Dear Village Twisted Games $22.99
Discover the addictive world of the Twisted series from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Ana Huang!Read Twisted Games now for a steamy, angsty forbidden romance.She can never be his . . . but he's taking her anyway.Stoic, broody, and arrogant, elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen lives by two rules:Protect his clients at all costs.Never become emotionally involved.He has never been tempted to break those rules . . . until her.Bridget von Ascheberg. A princess with a stubborn streak to rival his own and a hidden fire that reduces his rules to ash. She's everything he never expected and all he can’t resist.Day by day, inch by inch, she breaks down his defenses until he faces a truth he can no longer deny:He swore an oath to protect her, but all he wants is to claim her.To take her.To make her his.His princess.His forbidden fruit.His every depraved fantasy.Regal, strong-willed, and bound by duty, Princess Bridget dreams of freedom—to live and love as she chooses.But when her brother abdicates the throne, she’s thrust into a life she never wanted, faced with the pressure of a politically arranged marriage and the responsibilities of ruling a kingdom.Amid the complexities of her new role, Bridget struggles to conceal her desire for the one man she cannot have:Her bodyguard.Her protector.Her ultimate undoing.Unexpected and forbidden, theirs is a love that could shatter a kingdom . . . and destroy them both.Twisted Games is a contemporary royal bodyguard romance and book two of the Twisted series. It can also be enjoyed as a standalone.Warning: This book contains a possessive alpha hero, explicit sexual content, and strong language.Why fans love Ana Huang!??????"King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)." — Lauren Asher"WE HAVE NO NOTES, JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS." — Ali Hazelwood"Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished." — @Aymanreads"Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances." — Goodreads Review"This book broke me into pieces and then pieced me back together." — Goodreads Review"Ana really said whether morally grey is your favorite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over." — Goodreads Review"Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month, and it was EVERYTHING!!" — Goodreads Review
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Twisted Hate
Dear Village Twisted Hate $22.99
Discover the addictive world of the Twisted series from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Ana Huang!Read Twisted Hate now for a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance.He hates her . . . almost as much as he wants her.Gorgeous, cocky, and on the fast track to becoming a hotshot doctor, Josh Chen has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—except for Jules f**king Ambrose.The beautiful redhead has been a thorn in his side since they met, but she also consumes his thoughts in a way no woman ever has.When their animosity explodes into one unforgettable night, Josh proposes a solution to get her out of his system once and for all: an enemies-with-benefits arrangement with simple rules.No jealousy.No strings attached.And absolutely no falling in love.Outgoing and ambitious, Jules Ambrose is a former party girl laser-focused on one thing: passing the bar exam and becoming an attorney.The last thing she needs is to get involved with a doctor who puts the SUFFER in insufferable—no matter how good-looking he is.But the more she gets to know him, the more Jules realizes there’s more than meets the eye to the man she’s hated for so long.Her best friend’s brother.Her nemesis.Her only salvation.Theirs is a match made in hell. But when the demons from their past catch up with them, they’re faced with truths that could either save them . . . or destroy everything they’ve worked for.Twisted Hate is a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance featuring an enemies-with-benefits twist. It’s book three in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.Can’t wait for The Striker? Read Twisted Hate to catch Asher Donovan’s first appearance in the Anaverse!Warning: This book contains explicit content and strong language. Recommended for readers aged 18+.Why fans love Ana Huang!??????"King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)." — Lauren Asher"WE HAVE NO NOTES, JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS." — Ali Hazelwood"Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished." — @Aymanreads"Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances." — Goodreads Review"This book broke me into pieces and then pieced me back together." — Goodreads Review"Ana really said whether morally grey is your favorite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over." — Goodreads Review
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Twisted Lies
Dear Village Twisted Lies $22.99
Discover the addictive world of the Twisted series from Sunday Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation, Ana Huang!Read Twisted Lies now for a steamy fake-dating romance.He'll do anything to have her . . . including lie.Charming, deadly, and brilliant enough to conceal it, Christian Harper is a monster wrapped in perfectly tailored suits.He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can't deny the magnetic pull he feels toward the woman living one floor below him.She's the object of his darkest desires, the only puzzle he can't solve. And when an opportunity to get closer arises, he bends his own rules to offer her a deal she can't refuse.Every monster has their weakness.She’s his.His obsession.His addiction.His only exception.Sweet, shy, and introverted despite her social media fame, Stella Alonso is a romantic who guards her heart with care.Between her two demanding jobs, she has neither the time nor the interest for relationships. But when a threat from her past forces her into the arms—and home—of the most dangerous man she’s ever met, she’s tempted to let herself feel again.Because, despite Christian’s cold and calculating nature, he makes her feel everything when she’s with him:Passionate.Protected.Truly wanted.Theirs is a love entwined with secrets and tainted by lies . . . and when the truths finally surface, they could shatter everything.Twisted Lies is a steamy fake-dating romance. It’s the fourth and final book in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.Warning: This story contains explicit content, violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers. Please refer to the book for a detailed content warning.Why fans love Ana Huang!??????"King of Greed? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang’s Version)." — Lauren Asher"WE HAVE NO NOTES, JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS." — Ali Hazelwood"Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished." — @Aymanreads"Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances." — Goodreads Review"This book broke me into pieces and then pieced me back together." — Goodreads Review"Ana really said whether morally grey is your favorite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over." — Goodreads Review
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Unloved
Dear Village Unloved $24.99
The highly anticipated follow-up to the TikTok sensation Unsteady which follows hopeless romantic Ro and player – on and off the ice – Freddy as they form an unexpected bond. Matt “Freddy” Fredderic is all smiles – at least on the surface. On the ice, he’s the star left winger for the Waterfell Wolves with a stellar reputation in bed. But in the classroom, he’s retaking failed classes and struggling with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. Now tied to a National Hockey League contract upon graduation, Freddy needs help to pass biology. Ro Shariff has a history of terrible luck in love – and now, she is Freddy’s tutor. Trying to convince herself that she’s very happy with her on again/off again boyfriend, Ro is desperate for real affection. As her tutoring sessions with Freddy lead to late-night phone calls and an understanding of each other’s pains, a friendship emerges between them. And, inevitably, a wistful secret pining hidden by them both. Together, they will show each other how easy it is to love the right person, no matter their flaws.
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Vendetta
Dear Village Vendetta $24.99
Romeo and Juliet meets The Godfather in this electrifying YA mafia romance. When five mysterious and dangerously handsome Italian brothers suddenly move into town, Sophie’s summer break starts to get a lot more interesting… Irresistibly drawn to Nic, Sophie realises that his bad boy attitude in not an act – the Falcone family are in fact an infamous mafia clan. And when her own dark family secrets come to light, blood will spill and hearts will break… Praise for VENDETTA: ‘A grimy, tense, crime/gang thriller with a dynamic cast of characters; VENDETTA brings drama and realism to a dark story of grudges, revenge and passion.’ Alice Oseman, author of SOLITAIRE and HEARTSTOPPER ‘I stayed up until Late o’clock finishing VENDETTA… It’s AWESOME. Great fighting. Great kissing.’ C.J. Daugherty, author of the NIGHT SCHOOL series ‘A vibrant new twist on Romeo and Juliet. Full of energy and intrigue!’ Lucy Christopher, author of STOLEN ‘Fan-freaking-tastic … I honestly can’t say enough good things about it! I would read anything Cat Doyle writes after flying through VENDETTA!’ Victoria Scott, author of the FIRE & FLOOD series
What If I Never Get Over You
Dear Village What If I Never Get Over You $22.99
What If I Never Get Over You Three days to fall in love. Six years to try to forget. What if her heart can't let go? The epic new love story from the two-million-copy-selling author. <p>The greater the love, the harder the fall...</p> Ellie didn't expect to fall in love while travelling in Europe. But she also didn't expect to meet a man like Ash. Three blistering days in Lisbon is all it takes to form an unforgettable connection - deep enough for them to plan to meet again in Madrid. But Ellie arrives late, and Ash is nowhere to be found. Six years later, the memory of Ash and their time together still burns deeply in Ellie's heart. She hopes that her dream job as a gardener on a grand estate in Wales will bring the fresh start she desperately needs. But when Ash unexpectedly crashes back into her life, Ellie is forced to question if the universe has other plans... Praise for What if I Never Get Over You- 'What a rollercoaster of emotions! Another beautiful offering of love, heartache, belonging, self-worth, obstacles, passion, duty and strength. A perfect book to escape into. I'm bereft that I've finished - a feeling I always get from Paige's books!' Giovanna Fletcher 'What If I Never Get Over You was such a beautiful read. A truly gorgeous love story with a hero everyone is going to fall head over heels for. I loved it' Beth O'Leary 'Without a doubt, Paige's best book to date. What If I Never Get Over You has all the hallmarks of a classic Paige Toon read - heartfelt, utterly swoonworthy and full of twists to make you gasp. As always, Paige packs in the emotion and I was smitten with Ellie and Ash's love complicated story from the start. My forever favourite, no one writes romance quite like Paige Toon' Lindsey Kelk 'A breathtaking, unforgettable tale of fate, class, family, the universe, and love. Paige Toon's writing is utterly charming' Robinne Lee 'A truly unputdownable story drenched in romance and drama... romance at its best' Milly Johnson 'A sweeping love story that is deep, complex and so, so riveting. I devoured this novel in one glorious gulp and still wanted more. Paige Toon's ability to weave longing, hope, devastation and joy into one powerful, heart-tugging love story is nothing short of spectacular' Jill Santopolo 'An absolute treasure. Paige is a master at toying with the heartstrings and I just keep coming back for more. I gobbled it up' Christina Lauren 'A sweeping romance about first love, and unforgettable connections. It swept me up, and did not put me down until I turned the last page' Sophie Cousens 'Five giant stars. Paige Toon is my go-to for an all-consuming, epic love story, and this might be her best yet. A propulsive and gut-wrenching novel about generational wounds, class, and finding one's own way, Ash and Ellie's connection is one for the ages. I loved it!' Annabel Monaghan 'A beautiful story that grabs your heart and doesn't let go. Unputdownable and utterly entrancing. Paige at her best' Dani Atkins
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When Grace Went Away When Grace Went Away
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd When Grace Went Away $29.99
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Where's Molly
Dear Village Where's Molly $32.99
Where'S Molly A spinoff of the Cat & Mouse Duet...'Molly Devereaux has been missing for more than two weeks, and police are still searching for the girl who seemed to vanish out of thin air. The world still wants to know... Where's Molly?'In my dreams, I never escaped the Oregon woods.Life after death isn't easy to accept, especially when I still feel like a ghost.Now, I live deep in the mountains of Montana the paradigm of beauty. But they are also the home of horrors.Horrors that I only unleash at night.When my pigs are allowed to feast.It is strongly recommended to read Haunting Adeline and Hunting Adeline before reading Where's Molly.Important Note: This is a dark romance that contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the author's website for content warnings.