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The Cracked Mirror - Christopher Brookmyre

The Cracked Mirror
The award-winning, brain-twisting mystery
Christopher Brookmyre
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 18 Jul 2024
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

***Winner of the McIlvanney Prize for Best Scottish Crime Book of the Year*** ** Shortlisted for the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year 2025** FORGET WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT THAT CRIME NOVEL You know Penny Coyne. The little old lady who has solved multiple murders in her otherwise sleepy village, despite bumbling local police. A razor-sharp mind in a twinset and tweed. You know Johnny Hawke. Hard-bitten LAPD homicide detective. Always in trouble with his captain, always losing partners, but always battling for the truth, whatever it takes. Against all the odds, against the usual story, their worlds are about to collide. It starts with a dead writer and a mysterious wedding invitation. It will end with a rabbit hole that goes so deep, Johnny and Penny might come to question not just whodunnit, but whether they want to know the answer. A cross-genre hybrid of Agatha Christie and Michael Connelly, The Cracked Mirror is the most imaginative and entertaining crime novel of the year, a genre-splicing rollercoaster with a poignantly emotional heart.

Whistler - Ann Patchett

Whistler
The new international bestseller from the author of Tom Lake and The Dutch House
Ann Patchett
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 02 Jun 2026
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Seller: Bookwire Gesellschaft zum Vertrieb digitaler Medien mbH

THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NEW NOVEL FROM THE PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE DUTCH HOUSE AND TOM LAKE 'Few writers are more adept than Patchett at delineating the collisions between present and past' Observer 'Whistler is top-shelf comfort food, the literary equivalent of pricey ice-cream' Guardian, Book of the Day __________ When Daphne notices an older gentleman following her around the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she doesn't expect it to be Eddie – her former stepfather. Married to her mother for a short time when Daphne was nine, she hasn't seen Eddie for many years; not since the fateful event that changed the direction of both their lives. Meeting again now, Daphne and Eddie feel that time has fallen away. Their earlier relationship was brief but had a profound impact on both of them. Together, they consider not only their past, but the joys of the present and their commitment to face the future together. A moving, luminous story about how family, memory and love endures, Whistler paints an intimate portrait of how the feeling of being known by one other person, even for a short period of time, can change everything. __________ 'This generous-hearted, clever and poignantly revealing tale feels another sure-fire hit. Spend a day on the couch in its warm, riveting company and you won't regret it' Times 'A quietly compelling story about the power of familial love to transcend time and blood' Harper's Bazaar, Best Books of 2026

The Second Wife - Ali Lowe

The Second Wife
Succession meets The White Lotus in this gripping new thriller
Ali Lowe
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 12 Mar 2026
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

'I finished this book in one sitting ' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You will not be able to put this book down ' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The deviousness of this immensely rich family plus a terrific plot make for an excellent thriller!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dripping with scandal, secrets, grandeur and greed, THE SECOND WIFE is an unputdownable thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. The Fairchild family have it all. At least that's what anyone watching the family of billionaires board the opulent Titan Pacifica would think. But as Sydney Harbour Bridge starts to disappear in the rear-view window of the luxury liner, so too does any pretence that this is a happy family. Unbeknownst to his children, CEO and patriarch Irving had planned to use the cruise to reveal his long-awaited succession plans. As glasses clink and elaborate dinners are served to the most notorious of Sydney's elite, it will soon become all too clear that family loyalty can only take you so far. And although six embark on the journey of a lifetime, not all of the group will make it back to dry land again . . . EVERYONE LOVES ALI LOWE: 'Will have you hooked from page one and racing to the final, unexpected finish' Hannah Richell 'Ali Lowe is moving swiftly into the footprints of Liane Moriarty' The Australian 'Sharp, clever and compelling' Sarah Pearse 'Deliciously dark and completely enthralling' Nicola Moriarty 'Darkly funny' B.M. Carroll

The Troublemaker - Piper Rayne

The Troublemaker
Piper Rayne
Genre: Romance
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: 22 Jun 2026
Publisher: Piper Rayne Incorporated
Seller: Piper Rayne, Inc.

A fake marriage deal was never in my life’s plan. Especially not to Easton Bailey. Chicago Colts flashy shortstop. The kind of man built for a good time and allergic to forever. And the one who just slid a ring on my finger… on paper. It’s supposed to be simple. A mutually beneficial arrangement. I play nanny to his son. He plays husband to my family. No emotions. No complications. And absolutely no falling for each other. Turns out pretending to be a family is the fastest way to break every rule we set. Because he watches me like it was never just a deal. Because he trusts me with the person who matters most. Because the more we pretend, the less fake it feels. And now the man who was never supposed to stay is the one I can't lose.

The Mistake - Elle Kennedy

The Mistake
Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Grace and Logan... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . After a less than stellar freshman year, Grace is back at Briar University, older, wiser, and so over the arrogant hockey player she nearly handed her V-card to. She's not a charity case, and she's not the quiet butterfly she was when they first hooked up. If Logan expects her to roll over and beg like all his other puck bunnies, he can think again. He wants her back? He'll have to work for it. This time around, she'll be the one in the driver's seat . . . and she plans on driving him wild. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review 💗💗💗 Tropes: 🏒 Second chance romance 🏒Hockey romance 🏒Bad Boy x Good Girl 🏒College romance 🏒He falls first

The Deal - Elle Kennedy

The Deal
Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Deal now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Also available as a Deluxe HB and a TV Tie-in edition She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review

The Score - Elle Kennedy

The Score
Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Dean and Allie... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! Also available in Deluxe HB He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒One night stand 🏒Secret dating 🏒Spicy romance 🏒Frenemies to lovers

The Truth about the Accident - Nicole Trope

The Truth about the Accident
A totally gripping family drama filled with secrets and lies
Nicole Trope
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: 30 Jun 2023
Publisher: Bookouture
Seller: Carmelite House

I gaze at my husband’s once-handsome face, so still and pale in the hospital bed. The doctors say I should keep talking. He might be able to hear me even after the terrible accident that left him fighting for his life. But all I have to whisper to my husband is this: I know what you did. Every day I wave my husband Damon off with a kiss and a smile, drive our precious children to school, and make sure our house is pristine before preparing a delicious meal. I pretend I’m not filled with fury that he once nearly destroyed our perfect life. It’s important to carry on as normal. That is, until the accident. My husband was hit by a car. It was pouring with rain. Nobody saw what happened. But the police are asking questions… Do they know about the terrible argument we had that day? Do they know about the text message I sent, telling someone to Delete everything? And do they know that no-one is happier that my husband is in a hospital bed, than me? An absolutely addictive page-turner about a family in crisis, a marriage at breaking point, and how secrets can be deadly. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. Read what everyone’s saying about The Truth About the Accident: ‘Wooooh!!! This book just got better and better as it went on. Holy smokes did I dig myself into this book and not let go… Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved!!!!!… You think you know what is going on the entire book then bam there is a secret revealed at the end that blows your mind… Awesome… You flip through the pages so fast.’ Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured the book in just a few hours… HOLY SMOKE! Trope has done it again, this book was absolutely fantastic!’ @thrillbythepage_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG, Nicole Trope has written a brilliant thriller… Will leave you breathless… This is one hell of a ride that you actually won’t see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripping… Filled with secrets and lies… The truth is unveiled, leaving readers breathless… Captivating… A gripping page-turner from start to finish.’ @readwithmills, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant family drama… Excellent… I just couldn't put this book down, great from the very first page until the superb ending … What a book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The complete package!… Very suspenseful, very twisty and very mysterious… Shocking… A story to keep you up all night.’ @Andireads2023, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Perfect… It has so many twists and a completely unexpected ending. I read this book in one evening it was impossible to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An emotional rollercoaster… Captivating… Gripping… Will keep readers on the edge of their seats.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A deliciously twisted, heart-stoppingly tense and absolutely terrifying read… I couldn’t put it down… Excellent… Writing was perfect.’ @rubie_reads ‘I was blown away… It kept me on the edge of my seat…’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One DELICIOUS novel about love, deception and revenge.’ @stamperlady50, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Unfinished Business - Nora Roberts

Unfinished Business
Nora Roberts
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: 01 Aug 2023
Publisher: Mills & Boon Series Special Releases
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

Heartfelt reunions and second chances - don't miss this classic story from No.1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts! When she was sixteen, Vanessa Sexton had her life perfectly mapped out. Her dreams of being a successful musician were simple and within reach. But twelve years later, nothing is simple anymore...not even going home. She misses Hyattown, Maryland, but returning to a town that's hardly changed proves to be painful when she runs into her first love - her only love - Brady Tucker. The once reckless boy broke who her heart all those years ago is now a solid, dependable man. And though the two easily fall into their old feelings, Vanessa needs time. How can she give herself to Brady again when she's still figuring out who she is?

The Goal - Elle Kennedy

The Goal
Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Original Series now on Prime Video. Can't wait for Season 2 of Off Campus? Fall in love with Tuck and Sabrina... Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Goal now for the perfect forced proximity romance! She's good at achieving her goals . . . College senior Sabrina James has her whole future planned out: graduate from college, kick butt in law school, and land a high-paying job at a cut-throat firm. Her path to escaping her shameful past certainly doesn't include a gorgeous hockey player who believes in love at first sight. One night of sizzling heat and surprising tenderness is all she's willing to give John Tucker, but sometimes, one night is all it takes for your entire life to change. But the game just got a whole lot more complicated . . . Tucker believes being a team player is as important as being the star. On the ice, he's fine staying out of the spotlight, but when it comes to becoming a daddy at the age of twenty-two, he refuses to be a bench warmer. It doesn't hurt that the soon-to-be mother of his child is beautiful, whip-smart, and keeps him on his toes. The problem is, Sabrina's heart is locked up tight, and the fiery brunette is too stubborn to accept his help. If he wants a life with the woman of his dreams, he'll have to convince her that some goals can only be made with an assist . . . *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review 💘💘💘 Tropes 🏒College hockey romance 🏒He falls first 🏒One night stand 🏒Accidental pregnancy 🏒Grumpy x Sunshine

Striker - Samantha Wilde

Striker
Samantha Wilde
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 11 Jun 2026
Publisher: Samantha Keith
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Striker is the second book in the heart-stopping Phantom Ops series by bestselling author Samantha Wilde. A tempting read stocked with heat, danger, and heroes that fall fast and hard for the women they love. He's the alpha with stealth precision. He never misses the shot. One job unravels him . . . she unravels him. Striker expected to find their target. Instead he found tawny eyes and long blond hair wrapped in abuse and neglect. He has one shot to get her out alive—and he can't miss. One mission One woman. All in.

Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke

Yesteryear
Caro Claire Burke
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 07 Apr 2026
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THIS BOOK’ – BELLA MACKIE 'NIGHTMARISH, SHOCKING, BRILLIANT’ – STYLIST 'MADDENING, MESMERISING, INGENIOUS’ – NEW YORK TIMES 'INTELLIGENT, INCISIVE, INSANELY READABLE’ – JENNIE GODFREY 'DERANGED, DARING, CLEVERLY WRITTEN’ – VOGUE 'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle – and her followers are sick with envy. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What her followers don’t know won’t hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children—they’re all familiar, but something’s off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. As darkly funny as it is shocking and gripping, Yesteryear is an electrifying examination of tradition, fame, faith and the grand performance of womanhood, from a thrilling new talent in fiction. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY ‘WICKEDLY FUNNY, FRIGHTENINGLY PERCEPTIVE' ABIGAIL DEAN 'INVENTIVE, ADDICTIVE, A WILD RIDE' ASHLEY AUDRAIN 'SHOT THROUGH WITH HUMOUR, LACED WITH DARKNESS' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'THE STEPFORD WIVES MEETS THE HANDMAID'S TALE' HANNAH DEITCH About the author Caro Claire Burke received her Master’s in Fine Arts from the Bennington Writing Seminars. She is the co-host of Diabolical Lies, a politics and culture podcast. Yesteryear is her first novel.

Three Reasons for Revenge: A gripping new crime thriller from the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of What Happened to Nina? - Dervla McTiernan

Three Reasons for Revenge: A gripping new crime thriller from the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of What Happened to Nina?
Dervla McTiernan
Genre: Police Procedural
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 01 May 2026
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

Someone's been waiting. Someone's been watching. From the #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina? comes a gripping high-stakes novel of suspense about three seemingly unconnected people, caught in a lethal web of deceit and unhealed wounds. Three gifts. Three victims. One deadly game. Alexis Turner walks into the police station to report an assault. By the end of the day, she is nowhere to be found. Soon after she disappears, three identical packages arrive at three very different doors: a respected psychologist's home, a socialite's mansion, and a struggling single father's run-down apartment. Inside, each gift is perfectly tailored to its recipient - and each will tear apart the life of its intended victim. Detective Sergeant Judith Lee is smart and experienced, but this is no ordinary case. Someone with intimate knowledge of their targets is orchestrating these attacks. Someone who knows exactly how to hurt each victim where they're most vulnerable. And she's convinced that somehow, it connects back to Alexis Turner. As she races to uncover the connection between three seemingly unrelated people, Judith discovers she's no longer just investigating the game - she's being forced to play. 'Three reasons to read this book: taut plotting, clever twists and terrifying secrets. McTiernan pulls no punches in this dark, explosive thriller' Lisa Gardner 'Dervla McTiernan braids a masterfully-woven web of deceit ' Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author 'A riveting psychological thriller with a hugely satisfying mystery at its heart. Three Reasons for Revenge is a brilliant read!' Evelyn Clarke, author of The Ending Writes Itself 'Standing ovation - Dervla McTiernan is such a star! Three Reasons for Revenge is an absolute triumph. McTiernan's skill with storytelling and character shine through in this irresistible and captivating mystery - with its unique story, relatable characters, non-stop suspense, and ingeniously diabolical plot. I could not turn the pages fast enough!' Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of All This Could Be Yours 'Gripping from the first page, Three Reasons for Revenge is a mystery lover's mystery. This novel is smartly plotted, deeply layered, and reads like the wildest true crime story you've ever heard! As Detective Lee unravels the truth, I found myself gasping at every surprising twist and turn' Joan O'Leary, author of A Killer Wedding Praise for Dervla McTiernan: 'McTiernan is a bestselling crime writer for good reason' Sydney Morning Herald 'A born storyteller' Val McDermid 'An uncommonly fine mystery writer' New York Times

The Legacy - Elle Kennedy

The Legacy
Now an Original Series on Amazon Prime
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Original Series now on Prime Video Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Legacy now for the much-anticipated answer to the question: Where are they now? Four stories. Four couples. Three years of real life after graduation. . . A wedding. A proposal. An elopement. And a surprise pregnancy. Life after college for Garrett and Hannah, Logan and Grace, Dean and Allie, and Tucker and Sabrina, isn't quite what they imagined it would be. Sure, they have each other, but they also have real-life problems that four years at Briar U didn't exactly prepare them for. As it turns out, for these four couples, love is the easy part. Growing up is a whole lot harder. Come for the drama, stay for the laughs! Catch up with your favourite Off-Campus characters as they navigate the changes that come with growing up and discover that big decisions can have big consequences . . . and big rewards. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review

Ironwood - Michael Connelly

Ironwood
Michael Connelly
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 19 May 2026
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Seller: Allen & Unwin Pty Limited

Sworn to protect a scenic island that's meant to be far from mainland evils, Detective Sergeant Stilwell feels danger closing in. Acting on a confidential tip, Detective Sergeant Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night and drop a duffel bag of drugs at a remote airstrip in the mountains. But their sting quickly goes sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pick-up man, shots are fired on the runway and the plane takes off unharmed. An internal inquiry puts Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility, but there's no way he's going to sit on his hands instead, risking his already shaky standing, he begins a secret investigation.  After discovering a piece of key evidence in lost and found, Stilwell follows the lead all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Ren e Ballard in Los Angeles. But they soon realise they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities.  This case is wider than anyone ever imagined and more dangerous than they had foreseen.

Melaleuca: Winner of the 2026 Australian Book Industry Award for Debut Book of the Year. A gripping Australian outback crime thriller where a murder in the present leads to a long-buried injustice. - Angie Faye Martin

Melaleuca: Winner of the 2026 Australian Book Industry Award for Debut Book of the Year. A gripping Australian outback crime thriller where a murder in the present leads to a long-buried injustice.
Angie Faye Martin
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 01 Jun 2025
Publisher: HQ Fiction
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

Winner of the Matt Richell New Writer of the Year, ABIAs 2026 A country town, a brutal murder, a shameful past, a reckoning to come... The injustices of the past and dangers of the present envelop Aboriginal policewoman Renee Taylor, when her unwilling return to the small outback town of her childhood plunges her into the investigation of a brutal murder. Renee Taylor is planning to stay the minimum amount of time in her remote hometown - only as long as her mum needs her, then she is fleeing back to her real life in Brisbane. Seconded to the town's sleepy police station, Renee is pretty sure work will hold nothing more exciting than delivering speeding tickets. Then a murdered woman is found down by the creek on the outskirts of town. Leading the investigation, Renee uncovers a perplexing connection to the disappearance of two young women thirty years earlier. As she delves deeper and the mystery unfurls, intergenerational cruelties, endemic racism, and deep corruption show themselves, even as dark and bitter truths about the town and its inhabitants' past rise up and threaten to overwhelm the present... Authentic, gripping crime drama from a bright new voice in fiction. 'A page-turner with purpose. Refreshing, surprising, and propulsive. Angie Faye Martin is a name to watch.' Tracey Lien, author of All That's Left Unsaid 'Melaleuca is rich with authenticity and heart. Angie Faye Martin skillfully paints a picture of outback Queensland so that the scents, sounds and heat become a physical experience for the reader.' Laura McCluskey, author of The Wolf Tree 'Atmospheric and blistering. Melaleuca will leave you wanting more. What a remarkable debut.' Fleur McDonald, author of The Prospect 'A fresh, authentic perspective to the much-loved genre of the Australian outback thriller. Compelling, thought-provoking and twisty, Melaleuca is both a gripping, tightly plotted mystery and an unflinching exploration of the dark underbelly of institutionalised racism and corruption in Australia.' Kate Horan, author of The Inheritance 'This intense, heart-wrenching and beautifully written novel introduces a bold, and important voice in Australian crime fiction. Set in a small, outback Queensland town, it features the resilient, courageous, and marvelously flawed Aboriginal detective, Renee Taylor. An atmospheric, compulsive read that I defy you to put down.' Karen Brooks, author of The Good Wife of Bath 'Powerful First Nations crime noir that interrogates law enforcement and how it intersects with Indigenous victims. Melaleuca is a compelling exploration of a police officer caught between two worlds, small-town complicity and justice long overdue.' Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent 'Angie Faye Martin brings an important new voice to Australia's rich rural crime tradition. With a gutsy First Nations heroine, an atmospheric setting and a shocking crime that exposes a small town's prejudices, this is a book that deserves a large and enthusiastic audience.' Cassie Hamer, author of The Stranger at the Table

Midsummer Moon - Laura Kinsale

Midsummer Moon
Laura Kinsale
Genre: Historical Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 01 Apr 2014
Publisher: Open Road Media Romance
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

When a powerful, decisive aristocrat undertakesa mission to protect an absent-minded young inventress from England’s enemies, he finds his orderly world turned into chaos. Merlin Lambourne’s stubborn dream of flight puts her at risk—and is driving Ransom crazy. In spite of himself, he is oddly enchanted by this muddled miss and her eccentric ways . . . but can he overcome his own fears and realize her invention may be the answer to saving both of their lives? A whimsical Regency-era tale of flying machines, fancy, and love among the hedgehogs. “Laura Kinsale creates magic.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times –bestselling author “I believe that the best word to describe Midsummer Moon is ‘adorable,’ and I mean that as a compliment . . . Will the hedgehog survive? (Spoiler: Yes, it will.)” —SmartBitches.com Laura Kinsale is the award-winning and  New York Times –bestselling author of  The Shadow and the Star ,  Seize the Fire ,  The Prince of Midnight ,  Flowers From the Storm ,  For My Lady’s Heart , and  The Dream Hunter . She and her husband divide their time between Santa Fe and Dallas.  Shadowheart  won the Romance Writers of America Rita Award for best long historical romance of 2004. Kinsale also won best romance novel of 1990 for  Prince of Midnight . Kinsale was 1987–1988 Career Achievement Award Winner from  Romantic Times Magazine . She was also Regency Historical Romance 2004 Career Achievement Award Winner from  Romantic Times Magazine  and the Innovative Historical Romance 1994 RRA Awards Nominee for Best Historical Romance Author.

Mad Mabel - Sally Hepworth

Mad Mabel
Sally Hepworth
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: 30 Sep 2025
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Seller: Macmillan Publishers Australia and Pan Macmillan Australia

SHORTLISTED - ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026 From the New York Times bestselling author of The Soulmate and Darling Girls comes the story of Mad Mabel. They called it murder. She called it justice. In 1959, at just fifteen years of age, Mabel Waller became the youngest Australian in history to be convicted of murder. In 2025, on a quiet Melbourne lane, an elderly man is found dead by his neighbour, 81-year-old Elsie Fitzpatrick. No one suspects any foul play. Until they discover Elsie's past. In the 1950s, her name was not Elsie. It was Mabel. She is known around the world as Mad Mabel. But is she mad? More importantly, is she guilty? When the police open a new investigation and the media descend upon her, the elderly Mabel decides it's time to set the record straight. In a world first, at the age of 81, Mabel Waller is speaking. New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth is at her finest in this twisty, compulsive thriller of friendship, family and murder. Or is it justice . . . ? Praise for Sally Hepworth: 'She is one of my favourite Australian writers' - Liane Moriarty 'Sally Hepworth is a born storyteller' - Trent Dalton 'The queen of suburban noir' - Sunday Telegraph

The Things We Never Say - Elizabeth Strout

The Things We Never Say
The new standalone novel from the bestselling, prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge and Lucy By The Sea
Elizabeth Strout
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 07 May 2026
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Seller: Penguin Books Limited

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE PULITZER-WINNING, BOOKER-SHORTLISTED ELIZABETH STROUT COMES A STUNNING STANDALONE NOVEL OF LOVE, LONELINESS AND NEW BEGINNINGS ' Strout is brilliant at uncovering what goes on beneath the surface of ordinary life’ THE TIMES 'Emotionally stunning, devastatingly wise . . . her best novel yet' RACHEL JOYCE '‘Elizabeth Strout writes extraordinary fiction about ordinary people' TELEGRAPH ‘A moving, tender and wise novel about a committed teacher who is utterly confounded by the emotional complexities of daily life. This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. *** PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH STROUT: 'A terrific writer' ZADIE SMITH 'A superbly gifted storyteller' HILARY MANTEL 'Elizabeth Strout is one of my very favourite writers' ANN PATCHETT 'She gets better with each book' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'A beautiful read' OPRAH WINFREY 'Strout is, as ever, wonderfully attentive life's escapable cruelties and woes' SUNDAY TIMES

The Dinner Lady Detectives - Hannah Hendy

The Dinner Lady Detectives
A charming British village cosy mystery
Hannah Hendy
Genre: Cozy Mysteries
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: 18 Nov 2021
Publisher: Canelo
Seller: Penguin Books Limited

Murder is a dish best served ice cold... Margery and Clementine are enjoying a peaceful middle-age together in the small, idyllic town of Dewstow, and eagerly awaiting retirement from their work on the front line serving meals to the students at Summerview secondary school. Their calm life is shattered when their kitchen manager is found dead in the school's walk-in freezer. The police are adamant that it's an open-and-shut case of accidental death. Margery and Clementine are convinced there's something far more nefarious going on, and they take it upon themselves to investigate. As they inch closer to the truth, it becomes clear that someone will stop at nothing to keep the pair quiet. Will the perpetrator get their just-desserts before their time runs out? A delightful, quintessentially British cosy mystery perfect for fans of SJ Bennett and Robert Thorogood. Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives 'This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with .' Heat 'A brilliant read ! Bella 'A brilliant whodunnit !' Closer 'The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive . Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem. ' NetGalley review ' What a fun mystery . I would definitely call this a cozy mystery on the line of Murder, She Wrote ! I love the dinner ladies and their interactions. I love the relationship between Clem and Margery.' NetGalley review 'The characters are beautifully written and I came to love them within the first few pages and was rooting for them all the way to the end. At times I wanted to stop reading because I just wanted the experience to go on for longer .' NetGalley review 'Had me hooked from the start right until the end. It was just a lovely cosy read that felt like coming home on a cold and dark night . I loved it.'

The Correspondent - Virginia Evans

The Correspondent
Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026
Virginia Evans
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: 29 Apr 2025
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Seller: Penguin Books Limited

WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026 A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'A warm, funny gem of a novel' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'What a novel! Tender, dry, sharp...devastating, but still feel good.' PANDORA SYKES 'Tremendous' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL – Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . . To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past. Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club. All receive Sybil’s witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns. But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself. The hardest letter to write is the one you’d never dare to send.

Anatomy of an Alibi - Ashley Elston

Anatomy of an Alibi
The Feverishly Addictive New Thriller from the No. 1 Bestselling Author of First Lie Wins
Ashley Elston
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 13 Jan 2026
Publisher: Headline
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

TWO WOMEN MAKE THE PERFECT PACT. UNTIL IT ENDS IN MURDER. *AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'The story spins and twists towards the perfect end' Andrea Mara 'Grippingly intricate' The Times 'Taut and addictive' Ashley Audrain Two women. One dead husband. And only one alibi... Camille Bayliss suspects her husband Ben hides a dark secret. But as he tracks her every move, she cannot prove it. Aubrey Price believes lawyer Ben Bayliss knows the truth about the night that wrecked her life a decade ago. But she needs a way in. When Camille and Aubrey meet, they hatch a plan. For twelve hours, Aubrey will take Camille's place. Ben will track the wrong woman, Camille can spy on Ben, and both women will get their answers. Except the next morning, Ben is found murdered. Two women need an airtight alibi, but only one of them has it. And one false step is all it takes for everything to come undone... Praise for ANATOMY OF AN ALIBI : 'You won't be able to put this down until the final shocking page ' Megan Miranda 'Will blow readers away ' Mary Kubica ' Tense, smart and relentlessly suspenseful' Julie Clark 'Elston knows how to tighten the screws of suspense' Lisa Unger 'Completely addictive ' Jenny Jackson More praise for Ashley Elston: 'Riveting' Lucy Foley 'I did NOT expect that ending' Reese Witherspoon 'I'm still breathless' Lisa Garder

What the Lady Wants - Nika Rhone

What the Lady Wants
Nika Rhone
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 25 Sep 2023
Publisher: Park Nine Publishing
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

All she's ever wanted is him. Brennan Doyle is the most infuriating man ever born. Once her bodyguard, now head of her father's security, his constant hot-and-cold signals are driving her crazy. Does he want her, or doesn't he? She's got one last chance to find out and she's going to take it, even if it means risking what's left of her heart in the process. All he wants is to keep her safe. Thea Fordham is the most tempting, off-limits woman he knows. She's got brains, looks, and a heart bigger than the Colorado Rockies. She's also too young, too rich, and his boss's daughter. Oh, and she has a stalker. He has no choice but to stick close to keep her safe, no matter the strain on his already weakening resolve. Someone wants them both to fail. Danger prowls the streets of Boulder, and it has Thea dead in its sights. Can Doyle win the race to save her, or will obsession triumph over true love? What the Lady Wants is a stand-alone forbidden love romance with an alpha hero afraid to commit and a sassy heroine not afraid to lay it all on the line. Guaranteed HEA and no cliffhangers.

Lovesick - Katie Cross

Lovesick
Katie Cross
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 14 Feb 2021
Publisher: KC Writing
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Lizbeth:  There's one thing I'm absolutely convinced of: romance is real, and true love is a force for good in the world.  I have 957 paperback romance novels in my attic bedroom that prove it.  When my world crashes down around me and JJ Bailey shows up, he lays down the ultimate challenge: prove romance is real. The fact that JJ thinks romance is a farce only makes me more determined to prove him wrong.  Romance is real and love saves the day. Hold my spreadsheets.  JJ: Life has gotten kind of stagnant. Then Lizbeth literally crashes into my world with her ideas of storybook romance and love. Her silky red hair drives me to distraction. What the hell is a meet-cute anyway? Romance does not save the world. I've been there. Failed at that. My parents divorce has convinced me that not even love can survive real life. Perpetual bachelorhood looks pretty safe to me.  Except Lizbeth is determined to help me see the light of love. I'm not about to let her win our little challenge, because I know the truth. Forget her books. I'll show her that romance is a construct, and love hurts. LOVESICK is the second novel in the Coffee Shop series. This is a clean, standalone (second in series) contemporary romance with sizzle and spice—but no sex scenes. Guaranteed bantering and happily ever after.

The Risk - Elle Kennedy

The Risk
the must-read, sports romance and TikTok sensation!
Elle Kennedy
Genre: Romance
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 14 Nov 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy romance in this addictive spin-off from the bestselling Off-Campus! Read The Risk now for the perfect fake-dating romance! Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team. And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me. I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one. Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him. That's the one risk I'm not willing to take. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review