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The addictive killer debut novel of 2026. It's a sweet feeling, finally having some control… 'The blistering thriller taking the literary world by storm' VOGUE 'Might well be the standout debut of the summer' MARIE CLAIRE PICKED AS A BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR BY VOGUE, ESQUIRE, MARIE CLAIRE, THE...

In the car on the way to her husband’s funeral, Honey Beckett still can hardly believe that Barney is actually dead. Granted, he was more than twice her age. But he was Barney Beckett, visionary tech genius, full of surprises—by turns romantic, inspirational, and controlling. Always in control. At the service, she impulsively goes to sit with the three ex-wives: practical Rita, fiery Svetlana, ambitious Meredith. Each broke up the other’s marriage in turn—and now, one final betrayal awaits.

Das erste Mal hat Yrsa nicht die Absicht zu töten. Aber der Cambridge-Professor, der ihr gegenübersitzt, hat die Forschungsergebnisse ihrer Freundin gestohlen. Als sie die Biene in seine Sanpellegrino-Flasche schnippt, denkt sie, dass er einen schmerzhaften Stich abbekommen wird. Dann ist er...

Being in the Guild is our life…or death. Not everyone is created equal, and not everyone is truly cut out for the work we do. It’s not pretty, it’s not glamorous, and it’s sure as shit not moral or good. The weight of the sins we carry can become too much for some, and they crack. When they do, they become a threat. No one quits the Guild. Not really. Either they cut a deal to make themselves useful in another capacity, or they get eliminated. But who, you might ask, can kill a killer? Who scares the boogeyman into running and hiding? Men like me.

Aaron has spent his life running from intimacy, but when his professor, Dr Kenneth Lyons, broke through his defences last year, only to push him away, the sting of rejection left an indelible mark. He’s determined to win him back and prove their connection is more than just forbidden heat. But when danger lurks in every touch, and even a single kiss becomes deadly, Aaron might not survive long enough to prove he’s worth the risk.

Somebody is killing the women of Rocky Start, which probably seems fair since they’re all retired assassins. Well, not all. There’s Rose Malone who’s trying to start her life over with herself at the center this time, once she stops her daughter, Poppy, from taking their secondhand shop online since Rose is still hiding out from the cops (nineteen years and still not in jail). She’d also like to have her lover back from the Appalachian Trail, but first, there’s this attempted assassination she has to foil.

Brought to you by Penguin. Three sisters. Three secrets. Three ways to fall . . . Forcibly seduced by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and King's favourite, doctor's daughter Hester was cast aside to raise her illegitimate son, Rafe, alone and in secret. She hopes never to see his father...

1965. The British Establishment is reeling after a series of defections and acts of treachery by high- ranking intelligence officers. When Francis Hollander, an American academic, accuses Sir James Digby QC, a baronet and leader of the Bar, of being a Soviet spy, Digby retains Ben Schroeder and his head of Chambers to represent him. At first, it seems to be a simple case of libel, but as evidence starts to emerge of Digby's association with the Cambridge spies, and as MI6 becomes involved, Ben can no longer be sure that he can save Digby from prosecution and ruin.

For all the wrong reasons, our hero, Mollel, is assigned to the investigation of the brutal murder of a local prostitute. Was it a female circumcision operation gone wrong? Or was she the victim of a pimp or one of her customers? Mollel, who cannot leave the truth alone, whatever the consequences, soon begins to uncover something far more far-reaching. But are the warrior's instincts that have always served him so well correct? Or will all his convictions about the case be turned on their head?

Meet Butch Quick, a reluctant tough guy with a bad attitude and a talent for trouble. If the job is too dirty or dangerous for anyone else, then Butch is your man. When Butch repossesses a vintage 1968 Mustang from a neighborhood troublemaker, he uncovers a dark secret that tangles him up with a local drug kingpin and his army of moronic goons, a foul-mouthed macaw, and a dangerous woman named Honey.

When 24-year-old Nicole Hewett’s beloved childhood friend, Honey, returns to their small northern town after an unexplained six-year absence, Nicole realizes how her life had stalled without her. But the prodigal returns with troubling secrets, and before long, Nicole is drawn into a high-stakes game.

There's a bounty on the heads of all witches because they control the balance and order to the world. And every single monster is out to claim the prize. But in a case of mistaken identity, three sick-and-tired, middle-aged drag queens get wrapped up in the witch hunt. And guess what? The Monsters have f--ked with the wrong witches.

Amanda Pearson was once the hottest rising star in the music world. Not anymore. Washed up, broke and directionless following a public breakdown, she is certain she will never be adored again. But she is very wrong. Her old manager calls her out of the blue with an opportunity: a week’s stay at an isolated mansion with five strangers, all under constant observation....

Twentysomething Pru seems like a girl on the straight and narrow. She takes in stray and abused animals and is studying to be a veterinarian. But college is so expensive these days, so she has to work her way using her talents as a conwoman. Fleecing dirty old men, using the dark web, and a variation on that old swindle, the Honey Trap. Luring the potential pedophiles online with her youthful look, she meets and drugs them, taking their valuables and selling them on the Los Angeles black market.

A deal sealed with a handshake promised she’d be mine. A broken vow ripped her from my future. I made unspeakable sacrifices to claim what rightfully belongs to me. After all the blood I shed in her name, the bond that ties us is hatred. The war cost us both dearly, but the price we paid won’t be in vain. I’ll never let her go.

In the shadows of Crow’s Nest, a decadent bakery pulsing with secrets, honey isn’t just sweet — it’s a weapon. When disgraced pastry chef Elodie Vaughn is hired to perfect a mysterious honey cake, she expects redemption. Instead, she meets Jasper Crowe: a beekeeper, a kingpin, and the architect of a dark empire hidden beneath sugar and gold. Drawn into Jasper’s sticky web of seduction and control, Elodie discovers that every swirl of honey hides a confession, every bite conceals a sting.

Murdock purchased my mother and I at an exotic creature auction years ago. Escape has always been the plan. But it's not that simple. Murdock is a warlock, equipped with spells and enchantments that keep us here. We're trapped without options, and I'm filthy desperate. So, when I find a book of demon summoning rituals in Murdock's nightstand, I don't think twice. I summon a demon to kill my owner.

In a world transformed by global warming and the pandemic, a grieving man goes undercover in search of the racists who murdered his stepson. Meanwhile, with the forces of nationalism on the march, MPs fight to preserve democracy and the rule of law. Gradually the narratives converge and in a thrilling climax, those who would defend liberty must battle for their lives and for the future of the country.

Running a counseling center in Atlanta to help women through the struggles she once faced, former prostitute Honey Thomas funds her center using money stolen from her ex-pimp and realizes she will have to disappear to prevent him from killing her.

When Honey Brown finds herself destitute, in spite of her diligent attempts to find employment, she resorts to tactics outside her nature. With bills piling up and rent to be paid, her desperate need to stay afloat without being a burden on her sister, Sugar, influences her decision to engage in some underhanded behavior.