Katarina Shaw’s first love wasn’t Heath Rocha – it was figure skating.
With no famous name or family support, she was determined to be an
Olympic champion. When she met Heath, a foster kid with raw talent,
they became an unstoppable ice-dancing duo, captivating the world
with their chemistry – until a shocking incident ended their partnership.
Now, a decade later, an unauthorized documentary threatens to rewrite
A hidden Tokyo pawnshop lets lost souls trade their deepest regrets
– if they can find it. Hana Ishikawa inherits the shop, only to wake and
find it ransacked, its most precious item stolen, and her father missing.
A mysterious stranger offers help, leading them on a dreamlike journey
through mystical worlds – riding paper cranes, crossing midnight’s bridge,
and searching a night market in the clouds. As they unravel the mystery,
Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A recently broken marriage, two wayward
daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather who seems
to have quietly moved in. Not to mention a once promising writing career that
is now in freefall. So when her real dad – a man she has barely seen since he
ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago – suddenly appears on her doorstep
wanting to make amends, it feels like the final straw. But it turns out even the
The problem with telling tales is that you might get caught out by the
twist: an original literary thriller, from the author of the sensational Eight
Detectives. A group of friends gather in a country house for a birthday
party. At their host’s request, they each write a short mystery. They
draw names from a hat: in each story, one of the group is the killer, and
Growing up as Kgositsile, meaning “king,” Tshiamo Modisane always
knew she was a girl despite her assigned gender. Raised in conservative
black culture, she faced censure and abuse but made courageous choices
from age five. Her journey, marked by self-doubt and resilience, led to
gender-affirmation surgery in her thirties. With faith, confidence, and ties
to entertainment, she became an actress, stylist, and Lux’s first gender-
Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn, returns with The Favourites, a gripping novel that reimagines Wuthering Heights in the high-stakes world of competitive figure skating. Inspired by Emily Brontë’s tempestuous classic, Fargo’s novel follows Katarina Shaw and Heath Rocha – skating partners and childhood sweethearts whose fiery connection leads to both triumph and tragedy.
Love is in the air … and so is the scent of chocolate! Whether you're
spoiling someone special or just treating yourself (because you deserve
it), these irresistible chocolate desserts are the perfect way to celebrate
Valentine’s Day. From Elmarie Berry’s Cheat Chocolate-Caramel Dream
Cake to Zola Nene’s quick-fix (single serving!) Microwave Chocolate-
Coffee Cake, these recipes bring all the indulgence with none of the fuss.
Countless readers have been helped by the famous "Babylonian parables," hailed as the greatest of all inspirational works on the subject of thrift, financial planning, and personal wealth. In language as simple as that found in the Bible, these fascinating and informative stories set you on a sure path to prosperity and its accompanying joys.
'What starts here changes the world' was the university slogan that inspired William H. McRaven to take charge of the small things that could change his life ... and even the world. Here McRaven shares the 10 life-changing principles he learned during his 37 years as a Navy Seal. These 10 philosophies helped him to overcome challenges not only in his career, but also throughout his life. What's more anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves, and the world, for the better.
When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous Rod-Stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting dumped, realising that Ivan from the corner shop is the only man you've ever been able to rely on, and finding that that your mates are always there at the end of every messy night out.