Aren Bellamore wants freedom, not fairy tales. Running the Raven’s Beak tavern and dodging marriage proposals is challenge enough—until a near-death encounter binds her to Prince Dietan. Cursed by the deadly Rings of Fate, Dietan is running out of time and enemies are closing in. To conceal his magic and survive a dangerous journey to break the curse, he needs a fiancée. Aren needs an escape.
A text from an unknown number shatters Hannah’s life. It’s from Owen,
her husband who vanished five years ago, abandoning her and their
daughter, Bailey. Hannah saw him the night before—silent, watchful—
and knows they’re now in danger. With no time to explain, she takes
Bailey and flees Los Angeles, driving north along hidden coastal roads
while questioning why Owen has returned and who might be hunting
Esther first sees Ted in a London park, and a fleeting glance sparks
something she’s never felt. Obsessed, she devours every detail of
his life, from Canadian interviews to fan forums alongside the ‘Tedettes.’
But when Ted gets a new girlfriend, Esther decides it’s time to act.
She leaves her husband, takes their savings, and buys a one-way
ticket to Canada. Convinced they’re meant to be together, she’s
When Tasha builds a snow girl, all she wishes is for her to come
to life. If only wishes on snow could come true … Then one magical
evening, she meets Alyana, whose face glitters with starlight and
whose ice-blue eyes sparkle like frozen lakes. Suddenly, Tasha
has a friend, and together they explore a winter wonderland,
laughing through sleigh rides, snowball fights, and secret snowy
In the sweltering darkness, Mackenjee awakens in a panic, burning his
hands on the carpet, disoriented and searching for his wife, Tejal. A year
of arson and financial ruin has left the city in turmoil. Mackenjee, a tax
collector, pursues stolen billions, while Tejal, a lawyer, defends a young
revolutionary accused of arson and upheaval. As their separate cases
begin to intertwine, the couple navigates a tangled web of politicians,
Writing together as a married couple brings its own challenges—and delights. Emlyn Rees and Josie Lloyd open the door to their creative world in this Q&A, sharing how decades of shared pop culture, music, and life experiences shaped their hilarious, heartfelt novel You & Me.
For Kenneth Tebogo Middleton, food is an act of joy and defiance. In Paradise, indulgence isn’t something to apologise for – it’s something to celebrate. This Ink & Aprons conversation dives into the thinking behind a cookbook that rejects guilt, embraces flavour and honours food as culture, connection and pleasure.