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Big Little Truths - Liane Moriarty

Big Little Truths
Liane Moriarty
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 25 Aug 2026
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Seller: Macmillan Publishers Australia and Pan Macmillan Australia

Parenting teens is not for the faint of heart but Madeline, Jane and Celeste have been through worse. It's been a decade since the school trivia night that changed their lives forever and now they're living blissfully ordinary suburban lives. But when an anonymous grisly package arrives at the local high school, and a man in a green Volvo is seen lurking around the kids, everyone in their beautiful beachside community is uneasy. Is this history repeating itself or something new and more shocking? Can you ever truly outrun the mistakes of your past? What big little truths are about to be revealed? Once again, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women's lives, shining light on shame and family secrets with wit and compassion. 'Equal parts juicy, gripping, and impossible to put down . . . I loved diving back into the lives of these unforgettable characters.' - FREIDA McFADDEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid 'What a gossipy, dazzling pleasure it is to be in Liane Moriarty's mind!' - RUFI THORPE, author of Margo's Got Money Troubles 'Warm, funny, shocking, and twisting. Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.' - CHRIS WHITAKER, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

The Hidden - Bryan Brown

The Hidden
Bryan Brown
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 04 Nov 2025
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Seller: Allen & Unwin Pty Limited

Bryan Brown's distinctive storytelling voice returns in this unflinching, gripping novel from the bestselling author of The Drowning . 'Tight, tense, this mystery rockets along. All you can do is hang on and hope your favourites survive.' CANDICE FOX 'Stepping into The Hidden is like arriving as a voyeur into a small town gripped by everyday difficulties and some much bigger problems. With the rapid-fire switching between characters, Brown crafts a tale that is both intimate and cinematic – layered with suspense and a quiet intensity that keeps you turning the page. If you appreciate a well-told tale with heart and grit, The Hidden delivers.' VIKKI PETRAITIS The Heads was once a small village on the NSW north coast. Now it's a large village with a lot of action below the surface. A shipment of coke, a crime squad investigation and a drug overdose keep the local sergeant pretty busy. Someone is preying on the women of The Heads. And what does the discovery of buried roosters in the forest mean to a young boy?  Will Sergeant William Jarrett uncover what is really going on or will it all remain hidden? Praise for THE DROWNING 'Uniquely Australian and uncommonly good, I could hear the author's voice in every spare, haunting line. More please.' MICHAEL ROBOTHAM  'My friend Bryan Brown, quite apart from his other manifold talents, turns out to be an excellent writer. An authentic voice; highly imaginative yet completely believable, with a flair for fully realised characters and a gripping narrative ... a great storyteller. This is utterly baffling. I'm furious.' SAM NEILL  'A work of rattling and serpentine suspense ... gripping and sinuous and so, so good.' TRENT DALTON  ' The Drowning has all the hallmarks of great Aussie crime writing ... Brown's punchy prose makes this novel absolutely devourable, and all will be revealed in due time. The Drowning is highly recommended holiday reading.' BETTER READING

A Cottage in the Country - Katie Fforde

A Cottage in the Country
The new uplifting and heartwarming Sunday Times bestseller and perfect holiday read
Katie Fforde
Genre: Romance
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 12 Feb 2026
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Seller: Bookwire Gesellschaft zum Vertrieb digitaler Medien mbH

'I loved it' Jill Mansell 'She should be on prescription' Phillipa Ashley She's found her dream home but can she make her dreams a reality? Hattie finds other people their dream homes for a living. Surely she, of all people, has the connections and the knowledge to find her own forever home? Instead, she baffles those closest to her by choosing to pack up and move every few months from one housesitting job to the next. Of course, that's because she knows where she wants to live. It's a beautiful house owned by a lovely old woman who'd simply love for Hattie to have it. But nothing is ever that simple. There's Clive who refuses to listen to his great-aunt's wishes about her house. There's Luke, Hattie's oldest friend, who just wants to see her happy. And there's Hattie herself. It might take a difficult client, an awkward teenager and a couple of dogs to help her see what really makes a house a home. 'Absolutely charming' Milly Johnson 'Warm, wise and wonderful' Lucy Diamond Readers love Katie Fforde... 'Never fails to bring a smile to my face' ***** 'Full of drama, fun and romance' ***** 'Total delightful escapism' ***** 'Transports you to a new place' *****

Upon the Forge of Battle - Anthony Ryan

Upon the Forge of Battle
Book Three of the Age of Wrath
Anthony Ryan
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: 25 Aug 2026
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire . . . Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister Queens. Now she's a queen herself, with Elvine as her spear maiden, wielding a weapon forged by the gods. But while the traitorous Sister Lore plots in the shadows, Ascarlia will never be safe. Felnir has won a crown of his own and forged a kingdom at the tip of his divine blade. Yet his dreams are troubled by visions of the brother he thought long dead. A brother who needs his help, and whom Felnir would give anything to save - even his hard-won kingship. Ruhlin's many victories have made him a hero to the Morvek, who believe he is the prophesied saviour who will overthrow their Nihlvarian enemies. But now he finds himself a prisoner of the Vortigurn, the King of Nihlvar, who has secrets and schemes of his own. Secrets that could unmake the world. Upon the Forge of Battle is the epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy, a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism. Praise for Anthony Ryan 'A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance' John Gwynne 'Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles' Grimdark Magazine 'Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans' Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony Ryan Age of Wrath A Tide of Black Steel Born of an Iron Storm Upon the Forge of Battle Raven's Shadow Blood Song Tower Lord Queen of Fire Raven's Blade The Wolf's Call The Black Song Draconis Memoria The Waking Fire The Legion of Flame The Empire of Ashes The Covenant of Steel The Pariah The Martyr The Traitor Writing as A. J. Ryan Red River Seven The Feeding

Ransom - Daniel Silva

Ransom
The new fast-paced international thriller from the award-winning bestselling author of An Inside Job and A Death in Cornwall
Daniel Silva
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 01 Aug 2026
Publisher: HarperCollins
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire in the electrifying new tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal from #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist Daniel Silva. Alice Winter, one of Britain's most dazzling socialites, seemingly has the perfect life - a lavish home in posh Knightsbridge, a grand estate in Devon, millions of followers on social media who eagerly await her next post. And when she disappears without a trace while on holiday with three old friends from Cambridge, her desperate husband, the real estate baron Edward Knight, turns to none other than Gabriel Allon to find her. He soon discovers that Alice Winter is not the woman she appears to be, that she has a reckless side, that she has secrets. But Edward Knight has a secret too, a secret so dangerous that Gabriel will have no choice but to return to the life he thought he had left behind. An old enemy lurks there, waiting for him to make one misstep, waiting for the perfect moment to exact vengeance. From its irresistible opening chapters to its heart-pounding climax and shocking final twist, Ransom is a riveting, page-turning tour de force that proves yet again why Daniel Silva is the reigning master of international intrigue and suspense. Praise for Daniel Silva: 'A cross between Jason Bourne and James Bond' Daily Mail 'Forget James Bond - Gabriel Allon is the killer you'd want on your side' Australian Women's Weekly 'A world-class practitioner of spy fiction' Washington Post 'Literate, top-notch action' Kirkus 'Silva has few rivals in the realm of the big blockbuster spy story' The Age

The Spoon Stealer - Lesley Crewe

The Spoon Stealer
Lesley Crewe
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: 30 Sep 2020
Publisher: Vagrant Press
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Dealing with the subjects of "mental illness and loss . . .with grace, humor and love," a novel about a woman who comes home to face her dysfunctional family ( Atlantic Book Reviews ). Born into a basket of clean sheets—ruining a perfectly good load of laundry—Emmeline never quite fit in on her family's rural Nova Scotian farm. After suffering multiple losses in the First World War, her family became so heavy with grief, toxicity, and mental illness that Emmeline fled across the Atlantic and built her life in England. When Emmeline joins a memoir-writing course at the library, her classmates don't know what to make of her. Funny, loud, and with a riveting memoir, she charms the lot. As her past unfolds for her audience, friendships form, a bonus in a rather lonely life. She even shares with them her third-biggest secret: she has liberated hundreds of spoons over her lifetime—from the local library, Cary Grant, Winston Churchill. She is a compulsive spoon stealer. When Emmeline unexpectedly inherits the farm she grew up on, she knows she needs to go see the farm and what remains of her family one last time. She arrives like a tornado in their lives, an off-kilter Mary Poppins bossing everyone around and getting quite a lot wrong. But with her hard-earned wisdom, she gets an awful lot right too. A pinball ricocheting between people, offending and inspiring in equal measure, Emmeline, in her final years, believes that a spoonful—perhaps several spoonfuls—of kindness can set to rights the family so broken by loss and secrecy. The Spoon Stealer is a classic Crewe book: full of humour, family secrets, women's friendship, lovable animals, and immense heart.

The Proving Ground (Lincoln Lawyer Book 8) - Michael Connelly

The Proving Ground (Lincoln Lawyer Book 8)
Michael Connelly
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 21 Oct 2025
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Seller: Allen & Unwin Pty Limited

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl. Mickey Haller has moved from criminal to civil court, but murder remains in his sights—in particular, the case of a chatbot encouraging the killing of a teenage girl. Mickey files a civil lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company responsible for the chatbot and instantly finds himself on the wild frontier of the billion-dollar AI industry. Grappling with a terrifying lack of regulation and data overload, Haller partners with journalist Jack McEvoy. But they are up against mega-forces, and even the bravest whistleblower faces grave danger. In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue defeated chess master Garry Kasparov with an unexpected gambit. In a Herculean new match of man vs machine, can Haller pull off a winning play for humanity?

Starside - Alex Aster

Starside
The instant No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller
Alex Aster
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 31 Mar 2026
Publisher: Bloomsbury Archer
Seller: Bookwire Gesellschaft zum Vertrieb digitaler Medien mbH

The stunning standard edition of Starside, with illustrated endpapers, a special hardcover case design and jacket effects. Enter the enchanting and deadly world of Starside, where swords have magic and power isn't inherited – it's claimed, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster. Hundreds of years ago, a brutal war split a land in two. Starside is the realm of magic and immortals – the descendants of the gods, living in a power-rich paradise. Stormside is where mortals fight for scraps of that magic. Every fifty years, the gates between them open, and fifty challengers are allowed to journey across Starside on a deadly quest for magic that can heal, grant wealth or extend life. Everyone has their reasons for entering, but Aris has only one: vengeance against the gods who killed her family. Winning one of the fifty spots on the quest won't be easy. An orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, Aris doesn't have the superior weapons of the heirs from the Great Houses. But the greatest swords, ones that contain power, are not inherited or bought – they are claimed, by both sides. And when Aris claims a great sword, it makes her not just a real competitor... but a target. Countless dangers await on Starside. With a blade most would kill to take, Aris can't trust anyone. Especially not Harlan Raker, the merciless and mysterious knight who betrayed her years ago – and who may now be the key to her survival. But Aris is hiding a secret tied to her family's death. And when it's revealed, not even the gods will be able to stop what's coming... Starside was an instant No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller w/e 4th April 2026.

Dangerous Secrets - Katie Reus

Dangerous Secrets
Katie Reus
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: 07 Feb 2011
Publisher: Carina Press
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Trouble finds a woman living in hiding after she falls for a hunky ex-Marine in this romantic suspense thriller from the New York Times –bestselling author. Isabelle Ballantine has been fighting for independence since she was old enough to walk. Now that she's finally out from under her father's shadow, she won't let anyone stand in her way. It's tough living on her own, working in a bar and keeping her identity a secret, but things start to look up when a sexy new stranger walks into her life. After working side by side for weeks, Izzy can't figure out why he won't make a move . . . To cinch the deal of a lifetime, Adam Marcellus agrees to help Izzy's eccentric father convince his daughter to move home. He'd assumed Izzy would be another spoiled rich princess, but he's surprised to discover his feelings for her are stronger than anything he's ever experienced. When a deranged stalker targets her, Adam finds himself fighting not only an unknown threat—but an unexpected attraction to the one woman he can't have . . .

Yesteryear - Caro Claire Burke

Yesteryear
Caro Claire Burke
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $16.99
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.

The Things We Never Say - Elizabeth Strout

The Things We Never Say
Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2026
Elizabeth Strout
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 07 May 2026
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Seller: Penguin Books Limited

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026 AND AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BARACK OBAMA 2026 SUMMER READING LIST PICK The stunning new novel about love, loneliness and new beginnings from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Elizabeth Strout. '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 . . . This might be Elizabeth Strout’s best yet’ CLARE CHAMBERS 'A devastating look at the dangerous cracks in family life and in the contemporary world at large. Strout’s prose is brilliantly understated and all the more powerful for that' BOOKER PRIZE JUDGES 2026 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

Theo of Golden - Allen Levi

Theo of Golden
Allen Levi
Genre: Literary Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 25 Nov 2025
Publisher: Fontana
Seller: HarperCollins Australia Pty Limited

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING PHENOMENON 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times 'For anything to be truly good, there must be love in it. Nothing is what it's supposed to be if love is not at the core.' One morning, a stranger arrives in the town of Golden. No one knows who he is or where he came from… His name is Theo and he's arrived there by chance – or has he? He visits the local coffeehouse, where ninety-two pencil portraits hang on the walls, portraits by a local artist of the people of Golden. He begins purchasing them, one at a time, and putting them back in the hands of their 'rightful owners'. With each exchange, a story is told, a friendship born, and a life altered. A story of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another. Readers love Theo of Golden… 'Heart-wrenching' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'I have read many books in my life – this is without doubt one of the greatest' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'The most beautiful book I've ever read' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Destined to become a classic' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'I have never cried so many times reading a book' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Salve for the soul' ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reviews 'A word-of-mouth smash hit' New York Times About the author Allen Levi – attorney, judge, singer/songwriter and author – lives on and cares for family acreage near a small town in Georgia, USA. Theo of Golden is his first novel.

You'll Be Sorry - Lisa Gardner

You'll Be Sorry
The gripping new crime thriller from the international bestselling author
Lisa Gardner
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 13 Aug 2026
Publisher: Cornerstone
Seller: The Random House Group Limited

A small town. Big secrets. A brand new gripping standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner. 'A chilling, gripping thriller. Don't miss this one!' LISA JEWELL 'I could not put this one down!’ ASHLEY ELSTON ‘Evocative and addictive, You’ll Be Sorry is a real page-turner' B.A PARIS ____________ The Dixon family house was once a crown jewel of the White Mountains. Perched on a cliff with breathtaking views, it promised summer adventures, winter skiing, and family gatherings around a roaring log fire. Until late one August night, when both parents and their four children vanished, leaving behind a trail of bloody footprints, and a mystery that has endured for generations. Thirty years later, the grand mansion is stirring back to life. For Raquel and Theo Collins, restoring their new home represents a fresh start after a terrible tragedy. For Amanda Grady, the recently appointed police chief of Shereford, it’s good to see a fresh start for the derelict house. But a new family in the old home can only mean one thing: the past has returned with a vengeance. When a stray dog arrives and discovers a skeleton on the property, Raquel and Theo face a daunting choice of what to believe, who to trust, and how to survive. Because in the tiny village of Shereford the time has come. A town, a couple, a cop must all work together to unravel the terrifying events that happened one night thirty years ago, or… They will all be sorry. ____________ Praise for Lisa Gardner and You'll Be Sorry : ' Filled with razor-sharp twists , fascinating and flawed characters, sly bits of humour and a whole lot of heart, this thriller will consume you from page one .’ SARAH PEKKANEN 'I couldn't turn the pages fast enoug h!’ ANA REYES ‘For years, Lisa Gardner has been the best in the business ’ HARLAN COBEN ‘No one owns this corner of the crime genre the way Lisa Gardner does’ LEE CHILD ' I couldn't recommend her more ’ KARIN SLAUGHTER ‘A master of the thriller genre’ DAVID BALDACCI 'Lisa Gardner is at the top of her game !' KATHY REICHS ‘One of my favourite writers ' TESS GERRITSEN 'A gripping, character-driven mystery' BOOKLIST 'To read Lisa Gardner is to put yourself in the hands of a master storyteller ' RILEY SAGER ' Gripping , suspenseful , on the edge of your seat action ' 5-star reader review 'This complex, dark , small town mystery had its hooks in me from the very beginning ' 5-star reader review ' Deliciously twisted , clever and entertaining ' 5-star reader review ‘A chilling standalone Gothic thriller . . . It’s a smartly paced, atmospheric cold case teeming with twists, turns and claustrophobic dread ’ Woman

Daggerbound - T. Kingfisher

Daggerbound
T. Kingfisher
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: 25 Aug 2026
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Seller: Hachette Australia Pty Ltd

'A TRUE COMFORT READ' The Washington Post Internationally bestselling author T. Kingfisher returns to the charming fantasy world of Swordheart in this delightful and unexpected new romantic adventure. Four hundred years ago, three warriors were trapped inside enchanted swords, cursed to be immortal servants of whoever wielded the blade. One of them is the Dervish, a restless, fiery soul who hates his captivity and hates his wielders even more, but has never found a way to escape the sword's magic. Then one day, a disillusioned scholar named Learned Edmund is tasked with delivering the sword to a distant city, and, in the greatest of peril, draws the blade. The Dervish finds himself bound to a sweet, brilliant, and above all kind young man. And while he may be able to protect Edmund from bandits, cultists, dragons, and strange inhuman diplomats, he may find it much harder to protect his own heart. Praise for T. Kingfisher: 'Comforting, wise, funny and sharp-edged. An absolute joy' KJ Charles, author of The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen 'Kingfisher is a master' Travis Baldree, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes 'Such a pleasure to read' The New York Times 'T. Kingfisher's delicate, bittersweet style of fantasy is like nothing else on shelves at the moment' Paste 'Kingfisher never fails to dazzle' Peter S. Beagle, Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn 'Prepare to be delighted and enchanted' NPR 'Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth ' Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of Uprooted

Spark - Kathleen Brooks

Spark
Bluegrass Fire #1
Kathleen Brooks
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: 21 Aug 2026
Publisher: Laurens Publishing
Seller: Laurens Publishing

One spark is all it takes . . . Firefighter Nolan Flynn has spent his whole life serving the small town of Keeneston. He loves his job, his friends, and his community. But he’s officially done with the dating scene. Between being chased by women who only know him from the firefighter calendar and grandmothers “accidentally” dialing 911 to set him up with their granddaughters, Nolan’s ready to give up on love, until one emergency call changes everything. Helena Diakos is an international law attorney experienced in arguing cases all over the world. She believes in standing up for those who don’t have a voice. But when her latest case turns deadly, Helena’s best friend convinces her to come to Keeneston to hide. Only, danger follows her. Blue collar Nolan finds out that opposites really do attract as he falls for Helena. Helena loves Nolan’s good heart. When Helena is targeted, nothing will stop Nolan from protecting the woman he loves.

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 Calamity Club - Kathryn Stockett

The Calamity Club
The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Help
Kathryn Stockett
Genre: Historical Fiction
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: 05 May 2026
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Seller: Penguin Books Limited

'Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters ... a must-read' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry ' A rip-roaring adventure of found family, complex sisterhood and tested moral compasses' Sunday Times 'Pure hell-raising entertainment' New York Times ' The biggest publishing event of the year' Mirror 'Exquisite storytelling ... a joyful, heartbreaking, heartwarming read. I loved it so much' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things “You give a girl a taste of fresh air and then you take it away—she’ll grow fierce and wild to get it back.” Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Ever since her beloved mother failed to come home last Christmas Eve, she’s been one of the 'unadoptable' girls at the town’s orphanage, where she fights each day to keep her wits sharp and her spirit unbowed. When she meets Birdie , a young woman who has come to Oxford determined to remind her socialite sister of the impoverished family she left behind, for the first time in a long while it seems someone else might care about Meg’s future. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie begins to suspect her sister’s charmed life may be founded on a tapestry of lies. Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman haunted by loss who has been pushed to the brink with nothing left to lose. Drawn together by circumstance, they find unexpected kinship among a disreputable, determined band of women. But in a town steeped in hypocrisy, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences … Bold, heartwarming, and riotously funny, The Calamity Club is an unforgettable story of resilience and friendship, and a sisterhood of underestimated women who risk everything to take back control of their fates. 'As witty, bold, and transportive as it is heartbreaking and compassionate' Shelley Read, author of Go as a River ' A gorgeous novel with a lot of heart ' Prima 'It’s such a joy to immerse yourself in this world and with these characters ... a really special book that’s been well worth the wait' Good Housekeeping 'So immersive, exciting, and downright fabulous, you never want it to end' Oprah Daily _ PRAISE FOR THE HELP 'Daring, vitally important and very courageous, I loved and admired The Help. Fantastic' MARIAN KEYES 'Outstanding, immensely funny, very compelling, brilliant' Daily Telegraph ' A laugh-out-loud, vociferously angry must-read' Marie Claire 'Touching, disgraceful, funny. Highly recommended' Daily Mail

Sweet Courage - Chris Keniston

Sweet Courage
Chris Keniston
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: 25 Aug 2026
Publisher: Indie House Publishing
Seller: Indie House Publishing LLC

Hanson Taylor survived the blast that took down his unit. Alice Sweet’s ranch has worked miracles for his buddies before, but the war that followed him home is quieter, darker, and far more relentless. When Katherine Sutton comes to the ranch to help young Mason Sweet with his dyslexia, she doesn’t expect to find a brooding soldier fighting battles nobody else can see. But some wounds don’t heal on a schedule—and some hearts take courage to reach. Step into Honeysuckle, Texas, a charming small town where love, family, and ranching roots run deep. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Chris Keniston invites you to meet the Sweet family and their close-knit community filled with the lovable characters readers have come to expect. If you enjoy heartwarming romances brimming with laughter, love, and a touch of cowboy charm, you'll find it all in this unforgettable series. Prepare to be swept away by stories that will warm your heart and leave you smiling. More From Honeysuckle Texas: Sweet Beginnings Sweet Surprise Sweet Temptation Sweet Deal Sweet Obsession Sweet Tomorrows Sweet Redemption Sweet Rescue Sweet Devotion Sweet Courage More Series From Chris: Aloha Romance Series Farraday Country Series Honeymoon Series Hart Land Lakeside Inn Series Billionaire Barons of Texas Series

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 #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER #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.

The Reluctant Widow - Georgette Heyer

The Reluctant Widow
Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance
Georgette Heyer
Genre: Historical Romance
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 28 Feb 2011
Publisher: Random House
Seller: The Random House Group Limited

If you love Bridgerton, you'll love Georgette Heyer! 'The greatest writer who ever lived' Antonia Fraser 'Brims with elegance, wit and historical accuracy' Daily Mail 'Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris _____________ When she steps inside the wrong carriage in a Sussex village, Elinor Rochdale little knows that she is about to embark on a thrilling and dangerous adventure. Overnight the would-be governess becomes the mistress of a ruined estate and partner in a secret conspiracy to save a family's name. By midnight she is a bride; by dawn a widow. _____________ Readers love The Reluctant Widow ... ***** 'I love Georgette Heyer - fun plots, fun characters,good dialogue . This is one of my favourites.' ***** '[The Reluctant Widow] made such an impression on me that I still remember it after all these years.' ***** 'This was an absolute delight .' ***** ' Fun , unexpected plot that continues through the whole book.' ***** 'Georgette Heyer is still the best ; this has a real plot, an unusual one at that, characters that are interesting as individuals, and is still a really good read.'

Time Travel for Beginners - Jaclyn Moriarty

Time Travel for Beginners
‘Both hilarious and heart-breaking, thoughtful and compelling' Liane Moriarty
Jaclyn Moriarty
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: 28 Jul 2026
Publisher: Ultimo Press
Seller: Hardie Grant books PTY Ltd

‘ A powerfully emotional novel from a master storyteller. ’— The Guardian ‘ Time Travel for Beginners is GORGEOUS’—Marian Keyes On a bustling road in Sydney lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency.  Inside, you’ll be welcomed by the smell of freshly brewed coffee, a selection of baked goods . . . and the question, Where in time do you wish to go? The guidelines are simple: you can go whenever you wish into the past, and there’s no fear of altering the present. Have tea with Jane Austen, scream at a Beatles concert, witness the Olympics in ancient Greece. Perhaps a more personal trip? Visit your long-lost grandmother, recapture the heady days of your youth, return to the idyllic time when your teen was a babbling baby—or watch yourself make the one decision that changed everything. Is it a hoax? And if it’s real, what’s the catch? When single mother Anna is offered a job at the agency, she glimpses the possibility of happiness. Meanwhile, Teddy’s a customer hoping to untangle his recently imploded marriage. And Jade, who has a deeply buried secret, despises the agency for offering false hope. In Jaclyn Moriarty’s incandescent novel, Anna, Teddy and Jade leap headlong into time, hurtling on a crash course towards one another. At turns entertaining and illuminating, Time Travel for Beginners explores the moments, big and small, that shape our destiny. ‘A joyfully sad, quietly clever and loudly delightful time-travel novel. Time Travel for Beginners only gets more delicious with every read.’— Justine Larbalestier and  New York Times  bestselling author Scott Westerfeld, co-authors of  The Mortons  ‘A truly amazing book! Time Travel for Beginners is absolutely gorgeous, smart, funny, deep, dreamy and perfect. It left my heart full and happy.’— Rachel Cohn, New York Times bestselling co-author of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist ‘I could wish I wrote it but then I wouldn’t have had the pleasure of reading this truly extraordinary, exquisite novel . . . I just have to say it, my sister is a literary genius.’— Liane Moriarty, New York Times bestselling author of Here One Moment

The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella

The Undomestic Goddess
The joyful comedy and perfect holiday read from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Burnout
Sophie Kinsella
Genre: Fiction & Literature
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: 26 Jun 2009
Publisher: Transworld
Seller: The Random House Group Limited

'Funny, fast and farcical. I loved it' JOJO MOYES 'I almost cried with laughter' Daily Mail The hilarious romantic comedy from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR Sophie Kinsella, with a foreword from Daisy Buchanan Samantha thrives under pressure. A high-powered London lawyer, all she can concentrate on is taking the next step in her career; eating, sleeping, seeing friends – even taking a breath – will have to wait. But just when she’s about to get everything she has ever wanted, Samantha makes a mistake. A fifty-million-pound, career-destroying mistake. Unable to face the consequences, she does the unimaginable and runs away… Catching the first train she can, she finds herself in the countryside, outside a beautiful grand house. Mistaken for another woman, she falls into a new job as the family’s housekeeper. Disaster ensues. In a blink, her life has shifted from writing briefs to washing them – and she has no idea how to work the washing machine. Let alone the oven. A former master of the takeaway menu, she’s now expected to whip up fine cuisine. But gradually, she falls in love with her new life in a wholly unexpected way. Will her employers ever discover the truth? Will Samantha's old life ever catch up with her? And if it does...will she want it back? ***** EVERYBODY LOVES SOPHIE KINSELLA: ***** 'I couldn’t put it down.' LOUISE PENTLAND (SprinkleofGlitter) 'Life doesn't get much better than a new Sophie Kinsella novel' RED 'Hilarious . . . you'll laugh and gasp on every page' JENNY COLGAN **Cover may vary**

The Perfect Escape (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Forty-Six) - Blake Pierce

The Perfect Escape (A Jessie Hunt Psychological Suspense Thriller—Book Forty-Six)
Blake Pierce
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: 25 Aug 2026
Publisher: Blake Pierce
Seller: Lukeman Literary Management

When successful female entrepreneurs are found dead in their boardrooms, LAPD profiler Jessie Hunt discovers each victim died where they built their empire—but someone believes these women's leadership came at an unforgivable cost that demands the ultimate price. “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.” —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE PERFECT ESCAPE is book #46 in a new psychological suspense series by bestselling author Blake Pierce, which begins with THE PERFECT WIFE, a #1 bestseller (and free download) with over 5,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 five-star reviews. A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, the JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night. Future books in the series are also available! “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!” —Reader review (Her Last Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.” —Reader review (City of Prey) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!” —Reader review (Girl, Alone) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 Hollow - Michael Connelly

The Hollow
Michael Connelly
Genre: Crime & Thrillers
Price: $12.99
Expected Publish Date: 27 Oct 2026
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Seller: Allen & Unwin Pty Limited

Retired LAPD detective Harry Bosch delves into the darkest chapter of his past in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly When Harry Bosch was eleven years old, his mother was murdered and he became a ward of the state, housed in MacLaren Children's Center, a notorious facility where abuse was rampant. Decades after its closure, a massive class action lawsuit has resulted in a multibillion-dollar settlement for former residents. But when Bosch's half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, brings him word that Harry is entitled to $400,000, Bosch says he doesn't want the money. He wants justice. News of the settlement awakens his memories of a place he had hoped never to revisit, and a boy named Chops, a fellow inmate who wound up dead. Chops's body was found in a hidden space under a staircase that the staff used to discipline their charges. The kids knew it only as "the hollow." But Chops's death was covered up and never solved. Now Bosch knows he must reopen the investigation and learn the truth, even if the killer is long dead.  As Bosch digs into the files, he picks up the trail of a predator who not only survived, but went on to a life of vicious crime. Forced to face a history that both scarred him and launched him on his mission as a cop, Bosch must bring down a sadistic criminal and finally put to rest the demons of his past.