FICTION

Inspired by the true story of the last person to be tried and executed as a witch in the British Isles, The Last Witch of Scotland reimagines how Janet Horne came to be accused of witchcraft.

The new exciting thriller by Rebecca Heath, author of THE SUMMER PARTY. A dark and twisty domestic thriller set in a seemingly idyllic suburban neighbourhood, where family secrets are best kept buried...FOUR COUPLES.Summer 1979. In the idyllic suburban neighbourhood of Ridgefield, Australia, during a scorching heat wave, four couples gather for their weekly dinner party.AN ORDINARY EVENING.When Frank Callaghan checks on the sleeping children, he finds an empty crib where his four-month-old daughter Megan should be sleeping. The party-goers swear they didn't see anything but each of them has something to hide.THE BEGINNING OF A NIGHTMARE.Forty years later, a stranger knocks at the Callaghan's door. She claims to be their missing daughter. And she's holding the blanket she was wrapped in the night she disappeared.Shocked, the Callaghans must finally confront how well they know their neighbours, and ask themselves-Where has Megan really been all this time?Readers love The Dinner Party! 'Full of twist and turns. I really enjoyed this and it kept me hooked, I wanted to keep reading until I'd solved it!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Adrenaline-fueled, keeping me perched on tenterhooks, eager for the climax.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'What a fun fast paced modern thriller! I loved the plot - What a great thriller!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent story that kept me on my toes. A must read for true crime lovers.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down -. was everything i didnt know I needed.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'You'll immediately find yourself unwilling to put it - I was genuinely not expecting most of the twists and turns - Fabulous read!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Got swept into the summer of '79 in Ridgefield... every page holds a new twist - kept me hooked - A thrilling ride from start to finish!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'I was on the edge till the end and the twists always surprised me - executed perfectly - a fun ride.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Wow what a book - I could not put it down.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'This was a fantastic book - couldn't stop guessing where it would all lead to'. NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Loved it and it kept me guessing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Read in one sitting.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Wow, what a fantastic domestic thriller!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars'Family drama at its Best!!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars

A man walks into a private detective's office, holds up a photo of a dead body and says: 'I need you to find out if I killed this man.' With a brilliantly unique premise, I Will Find The Key is a modern take on the classic whodunnit, set in Sweden.

A tale of passion and romance between a Japanese schoolteacher and a doglike man, from the prize-winning author of The Last Children of Tokyo

From the author of the bestselling Sleepless in Stringybark Bay, this new book celebrates life, love, courage and the power of forgiveness.

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!

The second novel in the critically-acclaimed trilogy from global phenomenon C. S. Pacat.'A special, unforgettable series ... Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.' - Sarah J. MaasWith their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange the intrigues of the palace for the sweeping might of the battlefield as they travel to the border to avert a lethal plot.Forced to hide his identity, Damen finds himself increasingly drawn to the dangerous, charismatic Laurent. But as the fledgling trust between the two men deepens, the truth of secrets from both their pasts is poised to deal them a final devastating blow . . .If you're looking for an addictive slow-burn romantasy with great characterisation and world-building, the Captive Prince series is sure to be your new obsession.Praise for the Captive Prince series-'I fell in love with the writing, the characters, and the story.' - V. E. Schwab'Perfectly paced brilliance.' - Christina Lauren'For a book to take me so completely by surprise in such a perfect, well-executed way ... suffice to say, I will follow C. S. Pacat into the dark.' - Sara Raasch'You will be completely enthralled and on edge.' - USA Today

The epic conclusion to the worldwide phenomenon - from the boldly original author of Captive Prince and Prince's Gambit.'A special, unforgettable series ... Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.' - Sarah J. MaasDamianos of Akielos has returned.His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master, Prince Laurent, as Damianos of Akielos, the man Laurent has sworn to kill.On the brink of a momentous battle, the future of both their countries hangs in the balance. In the south, Kastor's forces are massing. In the north, the Regent's armies are mobilising for war. Damen's only hope of reclaiming his throne is to fight together with Laurent against their usurpers.Forced into an uneasy alliance, the two princes journey deep into Akielos, where they face their most dangerous opposition yet. But even if the fragile trust they have built survives the revelation of Damen's identity, can it stand against the Regent's final, deadly play for the throne?If you're looking for an addictive slow-burn romantasy with great characterisation and world-building, the Captive Prince series is sure to be your new obsession.Praise for the Captive Prince series-'I fell in love with the writing, the characters, and the story.' - V. E. Schwab'Perfectly paced brilliance.' - Christina Lauren'For a book to take me so completely by surprise in such a perfect, well-executed way ... suffice to say, I will follow C. S. Pacat into the dark.' - Sara Raasch'You will be completely enthralled and on edge.' - USA Today

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first novel in the critically-acclaimed trilogy.'A special, unforgettable series ... Lush. Brutal. Unparalleled.' - Sarah J. MaasDamen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half-brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave.Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomises the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country.For Damen, there is just one rule- never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else . . .If you're looking for an addictive slow-burn romantasy with great characterisation and world-building, the Captive Prince series is sure to be your new obsession.Praise for the Captive Prince series-'I fell in love with the writing, the characters, and the story.' - V. E. Schwab'Perfectly paced brilliance.' - Christina Lauren'For a book to take me so completely by surprise in such a perfect, well-executed way ... suffice to say, I will follow C. S. Pacat into the dark.' - Sara Raasch'You will be completely enthralled and on edge.' - USA Today

The sensuous blockbuster novel by the beloved, bestselling author of The Pearl Thief.MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Impossible to put down' BETTER READING'A sweeping wartime romantic thriller' HERALD SUNAlexandra Frobisher dreams of a career in England's famous chocolate-making town of York. She has received several proposals of marriage, although none of them promises that elusive extra - love.Matthew Britten-Jones is a man of charm and strong social standing. He impresses Alex with his wit and intelligence, but would an amicable union be enough for a fulfilling life together?At the end of the war, Captain Harry Blakeney discovers a dead soldier in a trench in France. In the man's possession is a secret love note, tucked inside a tin of chocolate. When he travels to Rowntree's chocolate factory in England's north, his life becomes inextricably bound with Alexandra and Matthew's, unlocking secrets of the past and gifts for the future.

From the fields of Provence to the streets of wartime Paris, The Lavender Keeper is an extraordinary, moving story of action and adventure, heartbreak and passion, devotion and treachery from an internationally bestselling author.MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR'An enthralling, evocative read' WOMAN'S DAY'Fast-paced, beautifully haunting' WEST AUSTRALIANLavender farmer Luc Bonet is raised by a wealthy Jewish family in the foothills of the French Alps. When the Second World War breaks out, he joins the French Resistance, leaving behind his family's fortune, their home overrun by soldiers, their lavender fields in disarray.English spy Lisette Forestier is on a mission of her own- to work her way into the heart of a senior German officer - and to bring down the Reich in any way she can. What Luc and Lisette hadn't counted on was meeting each other.When they come together at the height of the Paris occupation, German traitors are plotting to change the course of history. But who, if anyone, can be trusted? As Luc and Lisette's emotions threaten to betray them, their love may prove the greatest risk of all.

A heartbreaking story about the pursuit of passion by the bestselling author of The Sugar Palace.MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR'An ideal poolside summer holiday read' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD'Fiona McIntosh is an extraordinary storyteller' BOOK'D OUTSpirited doctor Isla Fenwick is determined to work at the coalface of medicine in India before committing to life as a dutiful wife. With hopes of making a difference in the world, she sails to Calcutta to set up a midwifery clinic. There she will be forced to question her beliefs, her professionalism and her romantic loyalties.On a desperate rescue mission to save the one person who needs her the most, she travels into the foothills of the Himalayas to a tea plantation outside Darjeeling. At the roof of the world, where heaven and earth collide, Isla will be asked to pay the ultimate price for her passions.From England's seaside town of Brighton to India's slums of Calcutta and the breathtaking Himalayan mountains, this is a wildly exciting novel of heroism, heartache and healing.