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Gemma is in her fourth meeting of the day with her third cup of coffee trying to listen while talking herself down from a panic attack. Will the day ever end? Will Jack ever stop talking? Doubtful. And what if she runs into that new guy that she keeps seeing? Will she talk to him? Unlikely.

What if the daughter of a god fell for the one person she could never have? Aquaria has spent her entire life hiding. As the youngest daughter of Poseidon and heir to the Throne of the Sea, she should be wielding elemental magic and ruling the ocean depths. Instead, she's disguised as "Gemma" living among humans, betrothed to a pirate captain she's never met, and forbidden from revealing who she truly is. Four years. That's how long she has to survive on land before the marriage that will seal a fragile peace between worlds.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Exit West written and read by Mohsin Hamid. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017. This is Nadia. She is fiercely independent with an excellent sense of humour and a love of smoking alone on her balcony late at night. This is Saeed. He is sweet and...

From the author of The Proposal, a Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick! One of Cosmopolitan's 33 Books to Get Excited About in 2018! A feel-good romance to warm your heart, for fans of Jo Watson, Sarah Morgan and Holly Martin. A groomsman and his last-minute guest are about to...

Marc meets the perfect gem of a boy, except for one thing: Foster has no idea that Marc's a Daddy. Will Foster bolt when he learns the truth? Or will Marc show him that being taken care of by a loving Daddy is what he was made for.

Ralph Loman works in an unsatisfying job, for a free London newspaper, when Francine Snaith, a temporary secretary for a corporate finance firm, unexpectedly crosses his path at a party. Her beauty ignites a blaze of excitement in his troubled heart. But Francine is ravenous for attention...

Stella is a rising star in her intergalactic troupe. Focused on her blooming career, she never expected to be blindsided by one handsome alien, let alone two. Prince Zin and Chancellor Toras are determined to win their dazzling human over, even if they have to put their differences aside. The two sexy space hunks will do anything for Stella. Worship her, seduce her, charm her—and protect her from the mysterious poison spreading through the troupe. A fateful encounter leads to an unforgettable cosmic kiss that puts this trio in the spotlight of love.

Tally Davis is working as a wedding planner in the Caribbean when Hurricane Maria hits, so she evacuates Puerto Rico and goes home to Jekyll Island, Georgia, and launches her own company there. Things start out great—she has her first big wedding booked and is gaining more clients. And she's reconnected with a smoking-hot state trooper she knew as a child. But not everybody is happy that Tally is back. There's someone out there with a 10-year grudge who doesn't want her to stay on Jekyll Island. Can she start over and find happiness on another island?

With Kelley gone, Gemma’s world has been turned upside down.As her wedding day draws near, she’s forced to confront a future she never wanted, one shaped by duty, loss, and a father’s unyielding plan. Working long days alongside Callie at the pub, Gemma channels her grief into survival...

The sparkling jewel of the Hidden Gem, City M’s most renowned brothel, Misaki “Aki” Ito is living the good life. He’s not subjected to torture for his psi abilities, he has a roof over his head, food to eat, and all the sparkly shoes he could dream about. He also has one particular regular he can’t get enough of, Shane McNaughton, even if Shane occasionally asks for Aki’s help on a case. Shane is a cop specializing in missing persons.

From the highly acclaimed author of The Photographer of the Lost, a BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick They need him to remember. He wants to forget. 1918. In the last week of the First World War, a uniformed soldier is arrested in Durham Cathedral. When questioned, it becomes clear that he has no...

Kelley has been lost to the world for over a year, declared dead, his past buried beneath the waves. But in truth, he sails on, living a dangerous lie as Captain Jones, the ruthless master of the infamous pirate ship The Crimson Cutlass. To survive, he must become someone else entirely, commanding fear, masking his heart, and never letting his true identity slip.

Ever since I discovered that I can kill magical creatures, trap their souls in precious gems, and use them to cast spells of my own, I haven’t had a moment’s rest. I have to balance my academics with learning how to use my powers and capture more souls in more gems to grow my spell collection. All the while avoiding angry aristocrats, nosy professors, criminal mobsters, and evil dwarves bent on destroying the civilized kingdoms. Luckily, I have some handy magic, a super awesome foxgirl and the hottest elven girl in school by my side, so nothing can stop me.

The person Gemma most talks to is herself. She is constantly arguing and discussing events with herself more than anyone in her life. As she continues her journey to quell her anxiety, she hits a few bumps with her friendships and her relationship with the man she has dubbed McGruff. Since the day she met him, he has been a perplexing source of both anxiety and calm, and now she is faced with uncertainty as to her feelings about him. And to add to that, she is confronted with a stress provoking situation with one of her coworkers.

Brilliant inventor Enzo Dragonbane has plenty to hide, including his secret identity as the recently deceased Ruby King's bastard son. But he isn't half as mysterious as Cullen, the half-elf Enzo finds buried in the depths of the kingdom's caverns. Cullen doesn't know who he is or how he got to...

When Pax, the last dragon in all the kingdoms, wakes from his centuries-long slumber, he seeks a worthy mortal to gift three scales which will grant three wishes. Once the wishes are complete, he plans to move on and never return to the Gemstone Kingdoms. For now, he craves adventure—and a new...

Life in picturesque Brunswick Bay Harbor, Maine, is never quite as it seems. Brunswick Bay Harbor Gems: Books 1-3 includes three romances: Shattered Diamonds, Shining Pearls, and Shimmering Emeralds. When tragedies bring the residents of coastal Brunswick Bay Harbor together in ways they never could have imagined, will these intriguing characters find their happily ever afters, or will their secrets destroy them? Meet them now and find out!

Every Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen.

Created by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was "born" fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home. Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes...

As Moonstone, she was held captive on a tropical island and forced to submit to the twisted and abhorrent desires of rich men. Now, Katelyn Brooks is starting fresh and is determined to reclaim her life. With the help of the Wolfe family, she’s working toward healing…which doesn’t necessarily include falling for a gorgeous waiter. Luke Johnson is a recovering alcoholic who just wants to fly under the radar. He’s not looking for love, but when Katelyn walks through the doors of the restaurant where he works, he’s struck by her beauty and her meekness.