Second in the superb, bestselling First Law series – striking, character-driven and cynical noir fantasy from an absolute master.
‘As brilliant as its predecessor’ SF REVU
Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It’s bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that’s coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod’s scouts, let alone the cream of his forces.
In the heat-ravaged south the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come, preparations are made to make the Gurkish pay for every inch of land … but a plot is festering to hand the city to its beseigers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.
And to the east a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history – a Seed, hidden for generations – with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put a end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North – but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled …
This gorgeous new edition of BELLADONNA comes from the HODDERSCAPE VAULT . . . giving fans who missed out first time round a chance to own a beautiful hardback copy with beautiful new foil on the case.
This gorgeous new edition of BELLADONNA comes from the HODDERSCAPE VAULT . . . giving fans who missed out first time round a chance to own a beautiful hardback copy with beautiful new foil on the case.
‘A deliciously deadly Gothic romance’ STEPHANIE GARBER
‘Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!’ JENNIFER ARMENTROUT
‘Decadently atmospheric’ KERRI MANISCALCO
The New York Times bestselling gothic, fantasy romance set in a world of wealth, desire and betrayal.
Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it.
Orphaned as a child, Signa Farrow has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being – and each has met an untimely end. Her only remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy.
When a restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes the Hawthornes could be in grave danger, and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.
But Signa’s best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself. And as the mystery unfurls, Signa realizes their growing connection may be more irresistible than she dared imagine . . .
READERS LOVE ADALYN GRACE
‘One of my new favourites. I absolutely loved everything about this book’
‘I LOVED this. If you like gothic romance then this is for you‘
‘Could not stop reading! Just when I thought I had it figured out – how grateful to find I was wrong. A great read!‘
‘My fave read of the year so far. I can’t wait to read the second one’
‘This entire book was magic!! I haven’t gotten gripped so wholly by a book in such a long time. I tried to take my time and savour every second but I couldn’t slow down, I needed to know what was going to happen‘
The explosive must-read dystopian romance prequel to Conform.
Hundreds of years before the Illum ruled supreme, humanity risked everything to rebuild after a devastating war in this explosive New York Times bestselling dystopian romance.
‘Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch’ – Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses
Twenty-three-year-old Sasha Cadell knows time is running out in the underground city, filled with survivors of the nuclear fallout six years ago. She works in tunnel expansion, trying to escape the memories of those she lost. Her bleak existence is upended when Tristian Hayes, a stunningly handsome, frustratingly determined commander of the Force, recruits her to join him. With his elite team of fighters, they are to embark on a secret mission to the surface.
Sasha is thrust into a brutal training with stakes far beyond mere survival. The fate of remaining humankind depends on their success – or failure. As she confronts her own demons, Sasha finds both allies and foes in the training program, as well as a sizzling attraction between her and Tristian that threatens the walls she’s built around her heart.
But under the surface, secrets and deception run as rampant as illnesses. And not everyone will survive the rise of a power more terrifying than anything they’ve ever known.
Ariel Sullivan’s Beneath is perfect for fans of romantasy and dystopian fiction where Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games.
‘I read it in one sitting’ – Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent on Conform
The explosive must-read dystopian romance prequel to Conform.
Hundreds of years before the Illum ruled supreme, humanity risked everything to rebuild after a devastating war in this explosive New York Times bestselling dystopian romance.
‘Ariel Sullivan is a writer to watch’ – Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses
Twenty-three-year-old Sasha Cadell knows time is running out in the underground city, filled with survivors of the nuclear fallout six years ago. She works in tunnel expansion, trying to escape the memories of those she lost. Her bleak existence is upended when Tristian Hayes, a stunningly handsome, frustratingly determined commander of the Force, recruits her to join him. With his elite team of fighters, they are to embark on a secret mission to the surface.
Sasha is thrust into a brutal training with stakes far beyond mere survival. The fate of remaining humankind depends on their success – or failure. As she confronts her own demons, Sasha finds both allies and foes in the training program, as well as a sizzling attraction between her and Tristian that threatens the walls she’s built around her heart.
But under the surface, secrets and deception run as rampant as illnesses. And not everyone will survive the rise of a power more terrifying than anything they’ve ever known.
Ariel Sullivan’s Beneath is perfect for fans of romantasy and dystopian fiction where Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games.
‘I read it in one sitting’ – Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent on Conform
‘As comforting as a mug of hot chocolate on a cold autumn night, and just as sweet. Pure magic.’ JENNA LEVINE
‘A spicy, spell-binding debut that is as swoony as it is sweet. This book is a cottagecore romcom of magical proportions.’ LANA FERGUSON
‘A fabulous, very sexy novel, with the sort of hex we’d all be delighted to enjoy.’ KATE JOHNSON
‘A romance baked full of coziness, witchy vibes, family, and steaming with sexual tension, wrapped into a hug of a booK’ MAE BENNETT
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A cosy and spicy spellbinding fantasy romance, about a kitchen witch cursed to hurt anyone who falls for her. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Dina Whitlock knows her way around a pastry recipe. As a skilled kitchen witch, she runs her very own London café, serving magic-infused pastries to her loyal customers. But only a select few friends know about her magical abilities or the hex that has plagued her love life. It’s hard to fall in love when your partner is guaranteed to have a string of bad luck.
Scott Mason is back from traveling the world and is excited to begin his new job as a curator at the British Museum. After leaving London to heal from a brutal breakup two years ago, Scott only now realizes how much he missed out on. Now that his best friend’s wedding is right around the corner, Scott is determined to be the most amazing best man ever, but he doesn’t expect to be bewitched by the maid of honour, who also happens to be the owner of his new favourite café and, perhaps more surprisingly, a witch.
After a weekend in the countryside full of peculiar hedge mazes, palm readings by candlelight, and a midnight Halloween ritual, there’s no denying the chemistry between them. But there’s just one problem: The hex still holds, and Dina knows that Scott is in danger.
Can Dina break the spell before it breaks both their hearts?
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PRAISE FOR BEST HEX EVER
‘With its big heart and message of self-acceptance, this book is like curling up under a quilt on a chilly day, and I’m excited to see what El-Fassi writes next.’ OLIVIA DADE
‘Sweet and steamy in equal measure, Best Hex Ever is a delightfully cozy romance with all the right ingredients. Absolutely enchanting.’ MAIGA DOOCY
‘Best Hex Ever is a cozy delight! El-Fassi has crafted a story full of my favorite ingredients with just the right amount of sugar and spice. It’s heartfelt, funny, and romantic – the perfect fall read!’ LYLA SAGE
‘Like a perfect cup of tea or a joke told by a friend; this book is an absolute treat.’ SARAH REES BRENNAN
‘This book made me feel like I was sipping warm tea on a chilly fall morning . . . a delightful cosy time from start to finish.’ KIMBERLY LEMMING
‘Literally the most perfect mix of spicy and sweet. The chemistry between Dina and Scott leaps off the page’ NISHA J. TULI
‘Like a good chocolate croissant or honeyed briouat, Best Hex Ever is a sweet and deliciously layered treat’ JULIE LEONG
‘Dina and Scott’s love story is like the ultimate cup of hot chocolate; super sweet and extra steamy. Stir in some perfectly cosy witchy vibes (and a grumpy, cheese-obsessed cat) for quite literally the Best Hex Ever.’ LUCY JANE WOOD
‘Truly delicious! A perfect treat of a book, filled with loveable friends and family, sweet magic, and an ever-after so happy it made me want to escape to Little Hathering immediately!’ HAZEL BECK
BINDING THE FIVE – PAPERBACK
Embrace the darkness, bind the five, for they will reveal the hidden blood. The Balance restores as the Queen returns. The time is now.
Following her electrifying awakening (book 1), Juno finds herself immersed in the realm of Fae with three of her fated mates. Darkness is upon them sooner than anticipated, making our sassy nymph anxious as she barely grasps her vast newfound powers.
New alliances are forged, and old ones are tested. Vampires, blood witches, and wolf shifters, prove friend or foe in the chaos that upturns Earth.
How the hell is our Chosen One supposed to find her missing Titans when a massive shitstorm rages in all Realms? And what will it cost to bind the five in time to prevent a reign of Darkness?
Strap yourself in and find out, for the time is now.
The astonishing novel which launched Joe Abercrombie’s career, THE BLADE ITSELF is a superb, dark and addictive epic fantasy.
‘Delightfully twisted and evil’ GUARDIAN
‘Highly recommended … seek it out’ Joe Hill
Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and increasingly bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer extraordinaire, is trapped in a twisted and broken body – not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers.
Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain, shallow, selfish and self-obsessed, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men.
And Logen Ninefingers, an infamous warrior with a bloody past, is about to wake up in a hole in the snow with plans to settle a blood feud with Bethod, the new King of the Northmen, once and for all – ideally by running away from it. But as he’s discovering, old habits die really, really hard indeed…
…especially when Bayaz gets involved. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he’s about to make the lives of Glotka, Jezal and Logen a whole lot more difficult…
VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD: a Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium is a comprehensive companion guide for background, history, reader-favorite information, art, and reference materials. Combined with original short stories and scenes from some of the worlds most beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen visual enticements, its a treat for the senses.
Told from the point of view of Miss Willa herself, the compendium acts like research material but reads like a journal and cache of personal notes, allowing the reader to revisit the characters and history they so love yet view things in a different way.
VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD by Jennifer L. Armentrout with Rayvn Salvador is a must-add addition to the series that any Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire fan will enjoy.
In the shadows and flames, Primals will fall…
And from the blood and ash, new gods will rise.
In the thrilling penultimate chapter of #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Blood and Ash series, Poppy and Casteel face their most perilous challenges yet as old enemies rise and ancient powers stir from their slumber.
Bound by love but driven by destiny, they must navigate a world on the brink of devastation—where every choice has deadly consequences. With their bond tested and their future hanging in the balance, the fate of the realm rests on the strength of their hearts and the power of the Deminyen. Don’t miss the final book starring your favorite Maiden and her heartmate.
Captivating and action-packed, the Blood and Ash series is a sexy, addictive, unexpected adult fantasy series perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.
‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin
The final instalment of Robin Hobb’s Sunday Times bestselling series The Rain Wild Chronicles.
‘Fantasy as it ought to be written’ George R.R. Martin
The final instalment of Robin Hobb’s Sunday Times bestselling series The Rain Wild Chronicles.
Dragons will fly over Kelsingra once more…
Attacked by hunters, Tintaglia is dying of her wounds. If she perishes, her ancestral memories will die with her and the dragons in the ancient city of Kelsingra will lose the secret knowledge they need to survive.
The dragon keepers immerse themselves in the dangerously addictive memory-stone records of the city in the hope of recovering the lost Elderling magic that once allowed humans and dragons to co-exist.
But war is coming: war between dragons and those who would destroy them…