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Wild Card FROM THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR*, ELSIE SILVER! SET IN THE SAME BELOVED UNIVERSE AS SMASH-HIT SERIES CHESTNUT SPRINGS: SMALL-TOWN, BIG CHARACTERS, FOUR ADDICTIVE LOVE STORIES .MEET THE SINGLE DADS OF ROSE HILL.'Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!' ALI HAZELWOOD'This book contains a hero to die for' TESSA BAILEY----Sebastian Rousseau is a grumpy, hot as hell fire pilot who is too damn good with his hands. It's the perfect combination. But unfortunately for me, he's also my ex-boyfriend's dad. A chance meeting brought us together and a missed connection has kept us apart. One year later, a stroke of fate has us living under the same roof-which makes everything between us downright messy.Because even after all this time, he's still the man I think about when I fall asleep. The one I can't get over no matter how hard I try. He's working on mending a fragile relationship with his son and we both know acting on these urges would be the ultimate betrayal.But I see the heat in his eyes. That look of need that never fails to send a shiver down my spine. The mutual longing is borderline unbearable and the simmering heat between us is downright palpable. We both know there are rules when it comes to situations like this. But then again...following the rules never has been my strong suit.Readers can't get enough of the Rose Hill series . . .'Billionaire romance but make it rustic . . . Elsie Silver just hits the mark every time''Hands-down my favorite book Elsie has written. HIGHLY recommend''Did I devour this in a single day? You bet I did!''Elsie Silver is the queen of small-town romances''The banter. The tension. The relationship between Ford & Rosie. The character development. Wow''I was hooked from the first chapter'*Wild Side was an instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in the second week of March 2025.

A Smart Girl'S Guide To Second Chances What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding?The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lizzy Dent.To Do List1. Replace decapitated groom cake topper2. Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant3. Break family curse4. Ignore ex-boyfriend / current clientRebecca, a super-smart consultant, is determined to defy the family marriage curse, which claims no woman marries their first fiance, and prove that Matt is The One.Although the wedding planning lurches from one disaster to the next and she has to steer a major work project before the big day, Rebecca is sure she can stay on top of things. That is until Alex – the ex who dramatically broke her heart at Oxford University – reappears in the boardroom as her new client. How dare he still be as infuriatingly clever and hot as before? And since when did he start wearing shirts with collars?As Rebecca's past and present collide, she realises her choices can't be resolved with a trusty pros and cons list. Before she makes it down the aisle, she'll have to finally come to terms with the age-old question: head or heart?Praise for A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances'Get ready to feel deeply and fall in love hard. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances is as smart as it is swoony.' Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus'Charmingly brilliant and brilliantly charming' Jodi McAlister'A fun, perfectly executed romcom that plays cleverly with the idea of missed connections and what-ifs ... Vizard's characters are intelligent thirty-somethings whose personalities work against the stereotype of the emotionally naive or unstable female protagonist so often seen in coming-of-age romances. Readers who enjoy multilayered plots that extend beyond the novel's central relationship will enjoy the triumph of friendship in Vizard's sophomore novel ... Readers of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez and Mhairi McFarlane will be swept away by A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances, an Australian romcom that deserves the bestseller status of its international counterparts.' Books+Publishing'I haven't been this gripped by a love triangle since Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver. Smart, sweet and oh so satisfying' Karina May, author of That Island Feeling'Steph Vizard once again pulls off a highwire high concept mash-up of delectable romance tropes - love triangle, second chance, A CURSE - and grounds it with deeply human, loveable characters. Think Richard Curtis, via Melbourne, with a dash of Oxford glamour and lens-flared young love. This is a sparkling, cinematic and satisfying modern romance, deftly written.' Clare Fletcher'A standout. Sharp, witty and utterly charming, I devoured this in one day. An absolute joy to read, from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane' Jessica Seaborn, author of Isn't It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things'Warm, witty, and delightfully romantic. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances will tug at your heart and leave a soft lump in your throat. With whip-smart dialogue, tender moments, and an ending that truly feels earned, Steph Vizard knows exactly how to keep readers turning pages well past bedtime. Curl up, and enjoy every heartfelt twist.' Holly Brunnbauer, author of What Did I Miss?

Banishing vengeful spirits from the mortal realm is Holly’s day job, but she’s never had to ghost anyone before – until Callum breaks her heart, making her wish she could exorcise her ex from her life. It’s been two years since professional ghost-whisperer Holly Daniels ghosted Callum Jefferies – successful paranormal podcast host, unsuccessful boyfriend. So when he reaches out asking for her help investigating the infamous East Mill haunted house, Holly is hesitant to get involved, despite his infuriating charm. But the house in question calls to her, and she can’t resist. When they arrive in East Mill – and take up adjoining rooms at a rundown bed and breakfast – something in the air stirs up old feelings. If only the local ghosts would give Holly some peace and quiet to work out what those feelings are… As their investigation unfolds, Holly and Callum unearth a string of mysterious deaths linked to the house – one of which is bound up with East Mill’s very own seventeenth-century witch trials. But Callum is hiding something, and as disturbing details emerge about the family who once occupied the house, Holly realises she will have to put her life – and her psychic powers – on the line if she and Callum are going to get out of East Mill alive.

The perfect hilarious, juicy and jet-setting summer read from the author of CRAZY RICH ASIANS'Truly delicious... everything I want a book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Hugely fun' i PAPER'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD'Juicy, salacious and a whole lot of fun' GLAMOUR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANSEden Tong is used to feeling out of place. Growing up next door to Greshamsbury Manor, she spent her days in the shadow of the chilly matriarch Arabella and her children- free-spirited Augie, golden child Bea, and Rufus, Eden's childhood best friend.When she receives an invite to a luxurious wedding in Hawaii, she finds herself thrown back into the family's orbit- and face-to-face with Rufus. The future Earl is gorgeous, artistic, and - unbeknownst to Eden - desperately in love with her.But his mother has other plans. Arabella knows the terrible truth - the Greshamsbury family is drowning in debt. Rufus needs to find a match with serious money to keep them afloat. Arabella is prepared to destroy anyone who gets in her way. Including Eden . . .Lies and Wedding transports its reader from the white-sand beaches of Hawaii to the colourful medinas of Marrakech, via the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills and opulent English countryside manors. This is a hilarious, juicy, and page-turning story about love and money - and the lies we tell to keep them.***PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL'Delightful' INDEPENDENT'Laugh-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR'Pure entertainment' NYLON'Hilarious' COSMOPOLITAN

The first in a raunchy regency romance trilogy from viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath<p>Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices- snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage.When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland, the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke.And then there's the other gentlemen...Lord James is the duke's younger brother.Lieutenant Renley is begrudgingly searching for a bride.And the tempestuous Mr. Burke, who irks Rosalie to no end.The clock is ticking until the Michaelmas Ball, when the duke will announce his bride. Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared...but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy the chase while it lasts.</p>

Wicked & Wildflower An emotional small-town romance where a single mother fights to protect her fragile heart from the one man determined to break down her walls.When Dahlia Andrews uprooted her life in Kansas to start over in Pacific Shores, the last thing she expected was to become wrapped up in one night of wicked passion with a nameless local. Even less expected? Said stranger happens to be her new boss. And the son of her only friend in town. And her brother-in-law…in-law? Whatever Everett Ramos is to her, it’s too complicated to be more than their one-night-stand. Dahlia has enough on her plate: a new job, familial turmoil, and raising her daughter alone. But when the chaos of her life begins to spill over, Everett may be the only person who can save her.Everett Ramos never cared about much beyond his family and his business…until a hurricane of storm-blue eyes and mile-long legs barreled into his best friend’s bar and turned his entire life upside down. Dahlia Andrews is complicated and stubborn, with an iron cage built around her fragile heart. All it took was one night with her to leave him craving more. So when she comes to him for help keeping her toxic father at bay, he finds himself leaping at any excuse to get closer to her. While Dahlia insists their arrangement is all business, Everett can't deny their orbital pull.He's all in, but can she be convinced this wild love is worth the risk?

The Stopover From Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes a new edition of her fan favorite series. Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges, exclusive special design features, and never seen before bonus content.He’s rich, gorgeous and utterly irresistible… and now, he’s her boss.An unexpected first class upgrade, a snowstorm, and one unforgettable stopover with a man who made her lose all sense of reason. That was supposed to be the end of it. But when Emily Foster walks into her new job at Miles Media, she comes face-to-face with the man she thought she'd never see again.Jameson Miles is powerful, ruthless, and completely off-limits. As the billionaire CEO of the most powerful media empire in the world, he works hard and plays even harder. He’s also determined to pick up exactly where they left off.But Emily isn’t the same woman she was that night. And she’s not willing to risk her dream job on their connection, no matter how electric it is.As the tension between them builds, so does the chaos around them. But Jameson isn’t a man who gives up easily. And when it comes to Emily, he’s determined to make her his, no matter what it takes.

The TakeoverFrom Wall Street Journal, BookTok, and #1 Amazon bestselling author T L Swan comes a new edition of her fan favorite series. Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring gorgeous sprayed edges, exclusive special design features, and never seen before bonus content.He came for her company. Now, he’s coming for her heart.A meeting gone wrong, a boardroom battle, and an irresistible man she swore to hate. That was where their story was supposed to end. But when Claire Anderson arrives at a conference in France, she comes face-to-face with the man she thought she’d never see again.Tristan Miles is still as arrogant and insufferable as ever—only now, he’s also charming, disarmingly funny, and entirely too tempting. When he looks at her, she feels something she hasn’t in years. Butterflies.But Claire knows better. He’s a player in a tailored suit, and she’s a widow with three unruly sons and no room for distractions.She just needs to get through the conference and go back to her life. But Tristan Miles always gets what he wants… and this time, what he wants is her.

Heathen & Honeysuckle is a small-town, opposites-attract romance about Leo Graham, a bad boy surfer, and Darby Andrews, the rule-following girl next door. Leo is immediately drawn to Darby's golden hair, honey eyes, and sharp tongue, and he sets out to bring out her wild side during their summer together.Their friendship blossoms into a passionate love, but a heartbreaking event leads Darby to leave Leo without a goodbye. Years later, Darby finds herself engaged to a man chosen by her father, but she knows that her feelings for him do not compare to the love she once felt for Leo. When he reappears with a letter she never meant to send, offering her a chance to run away, Darby is faced with a decision: continue being the good girl she's always been or embrace the free spirit she has always longed to be.

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Off Your Game is an enemies-to-lovers romance featuring a professional hockey player facing off with the team's new marketing rep, who may just be his lucky charm. With good looks and wealth usually granting him whatever he desires, the protagonist finds himself at a loss when his favorite cereal disappears before his eyes. His attempts to purchase it are rebuffed by a brazen woman, sparking a series of unfortunate events. Despite their rocky first encounter, the protagonist is shocked to find the same woman at the arena the next day, now working as the team's marketing rep. Carissa Smallson is feisty, confident, and undeniably attractive, leaving the protagonist torn between annoyance and attraction. As captain of the team, he is laser-focused on his job but finds himself increasingly distracted by Carissa. With victory on the line, he must navigate his growing feelings for her without jeopardizing his performance on the ice. Off Your Game is a humorous and captivating tale of love, rivalry, and the unexpected twists of fate.

How To Break My Heart A cosy and steamy enemies-to-lovers romance following a small-town café owner and her best friend’s billionaire brother as they’re forced to work together to plan a wedding. Eva Woods is perfectly content with her quiet life in the picturesque town of Cinnamon Springs, where she owns a café famous for its mouth-watering donuts. But when her best friend, Maddy, requests Eva’s help with wedding planning, her quaint life is upended. Eva has to join forces with Maddy’s brother, Aston, one of the country’s hottest billionaires – and the man who broke her heart back in high school.Aston and Eva are desperate to outdo each other, but as their annoyance grows, so does their attraction. When they share a kiss, everything changes. Suddenly, Eva isn’t so sure about where she stands with Aston, and with Maddy’s wedding fast approaching, their time together is dwindling.Will Eva survive this wedding with her heart intact, or is she setting herself up for another heartbreak?Limited copies with sprayed edges available for pre-order!