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The stunning, gender-flipped novel about love, creativity and the power of speaking out, which has the biggest names in Australian literature swooning with praise - perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Pat Barker.'Poetic and evocative ... this story will thrill readers' PIP WILLIAMS'Vivid, consuming, potent, and poetic ... A moving, magical ode to the power of using our voices' HOLLY RINGLANDTheir love transcends every boundary. Can it cheat death?Orphia dreams of something more than the warrior crafts she's been forced to learn. Hidden away on a far-flung island, her blood sings with poetry and her words can move flowers to bloom and forests to grow ... but her father, the sun god Apollo, has forbidden her this art.A chance meeting with a young shield-maker, Eurydicius, gives her the courage to use her voice. After wielding all her gifts to defeat one final champion, Orphia draws the scrutiny of the gods. Performing her poetry, she wins the protection of the goddesses of the arts: the powerful Muses, who welcome her to their sanctuary on Mount Parnassus. Orphia learns to hone her talents, crafting words of magic infused with history, love and tragedy. When Eurydicius joins her, Orphia struggles with her desire for fame and her budding love. As her bond with the gentle shield-maker grows, she joins the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Facing dragons, sirens and ruthless warriors on the voyage, Orphia earns unparalleled fame, but she longs to return to Eurydicius.Yet she has a darker journey to make - one which will see her fight for her love with all the power of her poetry. 

A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling  A deadly war.  A stolen princess.  A separation of mates.  A secret unearthed.  War has come to the Enchanted Vale. The forces of the Below have enacted their evil plan and both the Spring and Summer Realm are now under their influence. Will Autumn and Winter be next? Rosie and Dayton, High Prince of the Summer Realm, enter a deadly tournament to reclaim the Bow of Radiance and save Summer together. But can they keep fighting their growing feelings for each other? As the Realms fall prey to the Below’s schemes, Rosie must take her place as the Princess of the Enchanted Vale and fated mate to three of the High Princes. The fight has only just begun… The fourth book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them. Spice : Â  Tropes : Fated Mates  Forbidden Love  Forced proximity  Grumpy x sunshine  Enemies to lovers  Why choose  Reverse harem  Enchanted Castle  Beach vibes  Awkward Sunshine FMC  Touch her and die  Summer vibes  Sword crossing  Hot Villain

A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance RetellingA woman reborn as fae.A new mate bond.A curse to break.A coming war.Since journeying to the fae realm, Rosalina O’Connell has discovered that she is the fated mate of both Prince Keldarion and Prince Farron. Rosie has also learned that she is half fae.When goblins attack Castletree, using steel from the Spring Realm, Rosie and the princes must travel to Spring to solve this deadly mystery.In the Spring realm, Prince Ezryn’s brother is set on bringing the realm to ruin. To stop his brother’s evil plan, Prince Ezryn, High Prince of Spring, must reclaim his birthright and break his curse.Could Rosie be Ezryn’s salvation and the key to saving Spring?The third book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice :Tropes :Fated MatesForced proximityGrumpy x sunshineEnemies to loversWhy chooseReverse haremEnchanted CastleAwkward Sunshine FMCTouch her and dieSpring vibesSword crossingHot Villain

A Beauty and the Beast Fantasy Romance Retelling  A curse that must be broken.  A human longing for home.  Four yearning fae princes. A villain in the shadows. Rosalina O’Connell has been exiled from the fae realm and sent back to Orca Cove, against her wishes. Betrayed by her own mate, Prince Keldarion of the Winter Realm. But nothing will stop her from returning to her true home. When Rosie manages to tap into the magic of Castletree, and make contact with Prince Ezryn of the Spring Realm, she begs him to rescue her. But when Rosie returns to the Enchanted Vale, she and the princes discover that there is a frost attacking the Autumn Realm. If Rosie can’t figure out how to stop it, war will be declared in the Enchanted Vale. Can Rosie unearth the magic inside herself and save her princes and the Autumn realm? The second book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them. Spice : Â  Tropes : Fated Mates  Forced proximity  Grumpy x sunshine  Enemies to lovers  Why choose  Reverse harem  Enchanted Castle  Awkward Sunshine FMC  Touch her and die  Autumn vibes  Sword crossing  Hot Villain

Born with magic in their blood they must learn how to wield it . . . In a mysterious college a student will find that the hardest lessons are learned outside the classroom in this stunning dark academia novel from the acclaimed author of The Year of the Witching and House of Hunger. 'Saturated with violence, desire, and power. It's a book with blood on its lips, and I loved it completely.' ALIX E. HARROW 'This darkly gorgeous story is a lavish feast for fans of gothic horror. One of my top reads of the year!' SUNYI DEAN 'Alexis Henderson is one of the best Gothic writers out there.' HANNAH WHITTEN Lennon Carter's life is falling apart.</p><p>Until she gets a mysterious phone call inviting her to sit the entrance exam for somewhere very few have heard of - Drayton College, a school of magic hidden in a secret pocket of Savannah. Lennon has been chosen because - like everyone else at the school - she is special. She possesses the innate gift of persuasion- the ability to wield her will like a weapon and to use it to control others and, in rare cases, matter itself.</p><p>After passing the gruelling exam, Lennon must now learn how to master this devastating power.While persuasion takes a heavy toll on her body and her mind, she is captivated by all that surrounds her - her studies, Drayton's lush, moss-draped campus, her brilliant classmates and, most of all, by Dante, the charismatic adviser who both intimidates and enamours her. But as Lennon becomes more adept at wielding her uncanny abilities, she uncovers more about the unsettling history of Drayton and Dante's tragic and violent past, and is increasingly disturbed by what she finds. For it seems that the ultimate test is to embrace absolute power without succumbing to corruption and darkness . . . and it's a test she's terrified she is going to fail. 'Dark academia stunner infused with Henderson's signature style - it's lush, atmospheric, imaginative and impossible to put down.' RACHEL HARRISON 'A modern-day Anne Rice, Henderson has a gift for creating a world engorged with desire and death.'Â Â THE NEW YORK TIMES 

Meet the Kings of Sin . . .The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series

Twilight meets The Vampire Diaries in this steamy new adult romantasy. A human searching for her sister, a grumpy vampire bodyguard in charge of keeping her alive, and a malicious creature hunting them down. What could go wrong? THE SURVIVOR The death certificate says my sister died two years ago in the accident but her body was never found. I was the sole survivor. Then I saw her. Someone lied. Now, I must travel across the country to find answers from a bloodthirsty vampire with one thing on his mind. I will find out the truth. Even if it kills me. THE PROTECTOR I didn't mean for this to happen. I didn't mean for any of it to happen. Now Raya is here. She is mine, and I must protect her at all costs. If she dies, I die. It doesn't add up, and it's all a mess. It's my job to fix it and find my brother. She knows I'm hiding something, but I'm terrified to tell her the truth. THE PREDATOR It's been years since I had a lead. Now, I have one. I will watch. I will wait. I will strike. He will be mine. Filled with sizzling chemistry, action and suspense, Die for You is perfect for readers looking for- Â Supernatural romance Vampire stories  Grumpy sunshine Mystery to solve Multiple POVs TikTok books Series like Twilight, The Vampire Diaries and Vampire Academy What readers are saying about Die for You-'This book is PERFECT!!!''The best human x vampire book I've read''This was amazing! I couldn't stop reading!''Shattered my heart''My inner fangirl has been reawakened''Had me totally captivated!''This book will be my new personality for a while. I am OBSESSED.''I loved every second of it'

A dark, spicy vampire romantasy for lovers of True Blood and The Vampire Diaries, from the bestselling author of Die for You A vampire uncovering dark secrets to save the town, her tormentor trying to break a witch's curse, and a prisoner who won't provide any answers. How will they survive? THE FIGHTERI'm being hunted while trying to save a town that wants me dead. No one is safe from him. I know what I need to do to secure their safety, but I don't know if I can end him. My tormentor, my nemesis, the one who consumes me. He hurt me in so many ways, so why do I find myself wanting to save him? THE ENFORCERIt's always been my duty to stop vampire hunters. But since being cursed to die by a coven of witches, I can't focus on my mission. To make matters worse, someone is hunting Cora. No one touches what is mine. I need to keep her safe without letting her know all my secrets. THE PRISONERThey want information from me. I can't remember what they're after. Or maybe I never knew in the first place. I need to escape, but it's impossible when my mind is what's trapped. Dark, steamy and compelling, Live for Me is for readers who want- Mystery to solve Morally grey hero Fated mates Possessive love interest 'Who did this to you?' Enemies-to-lovers Spice Romantasy Australian setting Multiple POVs What readers are saying about Live for Me-'Every bit of it was perfection . . . not just swoon-worthy but unforgettable''I'm now obsessed''I was so enthralled in this book from beginning to end!!''Stop it righhhhht now! This was so damn good.''SO SO GOOD''Equally as addictive as Die for You''So good as always by Lauren''KianCora are officially being added to my fav ships'

A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win.The stunning, internationally bestselling sequel to CARAVAL'Extravagantly imaginative and enchanting . . . Pure magic and escapism' Cecelia AhernAfter being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn't yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend's true name.The only chance of uncovering Legend's identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the legendary competition once more - and into the path of the murderous heir to the throne, a doomed love story, and a web of secrets . . . including her sister's. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice. But now the game is asking for more. If Tella can't fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend's name, she'll lose everything she cares about - maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever.Welcome, welcome to Caraval . . . the games have only just begun.

***The Sunday Times bestseller***WELCOME TO CARAVAL, WHERE NOTHING IS QUITE WHAT IT SEEMS Scarlett has never left the tiny isle of Trisda, pining from afar for the wonder of Caraval, a once-a-year week-long performance where the audience participates in the show.Caraval is Magic. Mystery. Adventure. And for Scarlett and her beloved sister Tella it represents freedom and an escape from their ruthless, abusive father.When the sisters' long-awaited invitations to Caraval finally arrive, it seems their dreams have come true. But no sooner have they arrived than Tella vanishes, kidnapped by the show's mastermind organiser, Legend. Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But nonetheless she quickly becomes enmeshed in a dangerous game of love, magic and heartbreak. And real or not, she must find Tella before the game is over, and her sister disappears forever.

Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Garber takes us back to the magical world of Caraval, where Scarlett and Tella Dragna must fight for their happy endings . . .A love worth fighting for. A dream worth dying for. An ending worth waiting for.Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun - with lives, empires, and hearts all at stake.There are no spectators this time: only those who will win, and those who will lose everything. Welcome, welcome to the Caraval's Finale.All games must come to an end . . .

The #1 Sunday Times bestseller is back with a festive winter treat, set in the world of the bestselling Caraval series! With gorgeous interior illustrations by Rosie Fowinkle.Snowflakes are falling. Invitations are arriving. And holiday magic is swirling in the Capital City of the Meridian Empire.It's Great Holiday Eve Eve. Scarlett Dragna is planning a spectacular Holiday celebration for the city.Donatella is searching for the perfect gift. Julian is looking ridiculously handsome in green. And Legend . . . Well, sadly Legend is not a fan of the Great Holiday. Tella is hoping her perfect gift will change his mind. Unfortunately, she hasn't found this perfect gift just yet. But it is Great Holiday Eve Eve . . . surely there's some holiday magic swirling around. Welcome, welcome back to the world of Caraval, where even holidays are not as they seem.Set after Stephanie Garber's #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series, this delightful novella will take readers on the ultimate holiday adventure, full of clockwork boys, poisoned candy, impish snow globes, merriment, and-if Tella gets her way-love. Complete with gorgeous illustrations, this is the perfect edition for collectors, readers, dreamers, and lovers of holiday magic

**LIMITED FIRST EDITION FEATURING LUXE INSIDE COVER PRINTING**A lost heiress must infiltrate an arcane society and live with the vampire she suspects killed her family and kidnapped her sister in this dangerously romantic dark academia debut.Orphan Kidan Adane is the heiress to a fallen House of humans bound to vampiric creatures known as draniacs. As a human, it is her responsibility to study and nurture the relationships between draniacs and humans at Uxlay University. But when her sister is kidnapped and Kidan suspects that her own house draniac, the enigmatic Susenyos, is to blame, she heads down a violent path towards vengeance, willing to hurt anyone who stands in her way.Praise for Immortal Dark:'A darkly compelling story that sinks its teeth in you and doesn't let go. With a layered plot that keeps you guessing and morally grey characters you can't help but root for, Immortal Dark is an enthralling, masterful debut. I'm obsessed with this cut-throat world.' Pascale Lacelle, New York Times-bestselling author of Curious Tide 'Immortal Dark is everything it promises to be - a completely original, deliciously dark take on vampires that pulls none of its punches. I had my heart in my mouth from the first page to the very last.' Sarah Underwood, New York Times-bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea 'Immortal Dark is a decadent dark academia fantasy that's as entrancing as it is haunting. With enthralling characters, a thrilling plot, and a delicious mystery, Tigest Girma serves up vampires like never before seen.' Nia Davenport, award-winning Author of The Blood Gift Duology 'Girma's Immortal Dark crackles with razor-sharp tension as it draws you into the alluring and esoteric world of Black vampires and the morally ambiguous humans who are bound to them. Weaving magic and myth together in a story that's part fantasy, part dark-academia, Girma deftly explores questions of morality with nuanced writing, an immersive plot, and a beautifully flawed heroine who embraces her own vulnerability and darkness in her journey towards truth and vengeance. A breathless, breathtaking debut that tempts as much as it haunts.' Deborah Falaye, award-winning author of Blood Scion 'Intoxicating, compelling, and violently romantic, Immortal Dark demands to be made an obsession. With lush and impactful prose, Girma spins a tale of love and fury that aches in all the right places. This is, quite simply, the enemies-to-lovers story you've been waiting for.' M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints