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When a terror campaign goes awry, a cop, a foster mum and a canine protector are on the case. Foster mum Stella Smith and Officer Joe Carpenter’s makeshift family unit is threatened with the arrival of two new vulnerable foster boys and a terror campaign waged by the boys’ biological...

Can one woman's K-9 Convince her to trust a determined detective? After a betrayal that almost took his life, Detective Joel Standage is deskbound. A new assignment is his chance to find out if he still has what it takes to be a cop. His mission? Get close to Mollie Crane, a woman who's as...

Liv’s smart, shy, and a total control freak, but she’s ready to throw away a future in veterinary medicine to become a jockey. Nate’s good on a horse and good with people. Except Liv. He can’t quite crack Liv. Chique, though? He’s got that filly wrapped around his little finger.

A missing person rescueis now a K-9 manhunt for a killer... A missing person case sends search and rescue worker Elsie Montgomery and her K-9 to a remote Alaskan island...only to discover she's got a target on her back. Now she must partner with pilot Wyatt Chandler, the one man she doesn't...

Artist Laura Adams is grieving. Her golden retriever, Molly, has died, leaving her feeling heartbroken and alone in the world. Laura turns to the thing she knows best: her artwork. She vows to create a special painting in memory of Molly. But the canvas leads Laura into a world she has only dreamed about: Archaven—the land of the Rainbow Bridge—where her adored pet is patiently waiting for her. Her love for Molly had defied the grave—but could it heal her broken heart? As Laura journeys deeper into Archaven and helps others to visit their loved ones, she discovers a darker force is at work.

‘She had me at Bonjour! Warm, funny, deliciously French…this lovely story filled my heart with sunshine’ Jane Linfoot Imagine yourself in beautiful France with the sun warm on your face and a glass of wine in your hand…Jojo’s French Escape is the perfect summer read! Trapped in...

As the south is in turmoil, an old terror emerges in the north. The Bear and the Serpent is the second book in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s epic fantasy trilogy, Echoes of the Fall, following The Tiger and the Wolf. ‘A classically brilliant fantasy writer’ – Paul Cornell, author of Witches of...

The unmaking of the world has begun. The Hyena and the Hawk is the conclusion to Adrian Tchaikovsky’s epic fantasy trilogy, Echoes of the Fall, following The Bear and the Serpent. ‘A classically brilliant fantasy writer’ – Paul Cornell, author of Witches of Lychford From the depths of...

"One Good Dog is a wonderful novel: a moving, tender, and brilliantly crafted story about two fighters—one a man, one a dog— hoping to leave the fight behind, who ultimately find their salvation in each other. Susan Wilson's clear and unflinching style is perfectly suited for her story that...

With Dhruv on paternity leave, Emily Main is busier than ever. When she hits an unexpected roadblock at work, can she turn her adversary into an ally? Meanwhile, Dhruv and Stephanie discover that parenting a newborn is a challenge—and the baby isn't the problem. Sylvia interrupts her fun family vacation to take a stand in support of a stranger in need. Will her selfless act find her dancing her way to the love she thought she'd never find again? At the same time, Martha and Doug deepen their bond over a life-changing addition that surprises even their family.

Tech billionaire Elizabeth Pollock awakens to find herself strapped to a wooden pole in the middle of a clearing in the dark heart of the Amazon. Surrounded on all sides by tall trees and dense vegetation, she soon finds out that hidden within this ancient and primeval rainforest are creatures thought to have died out hundreds of millions of years ago. It isn’t long before she comes to the terrifying realization that this all pales in comparison to the individual or entity that has brought her here.

White Fang is a novel by American author Jack London (1876–1916) - and the name of the book's eponymous character, a wild wolfdog. First serialized in Outing magazine, it was published in 1906. The story details White Fang's journey to domestication in Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush. It is a companion novel (and a thematic mirror) to London's best-known work, The Call of the Wild, which is about a kidnapped domesticated dog embracing his wild ancestry to survive and thrive in the wild.

Number one New York Times bestselling author W. Bruce Cameron once again captures the bravery and determination of a very good dog in the gripping sequel to A Dog’s Way Home, the acclaimed novel that inspired the hit movie. Bella was once a lost dog, but now she lives happily with her people...

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is a riveting allegory that unveils the perils of power and political corruption through the lens of farm animals seeking liberation. As rebellion gives way to tyranny, Orwell’s timeless masterpiece satirizes the complexities of revolution and the insidious nature of unchecked authority. A compelling and cautionary tale.

Library Cat – the resident cat of Edinburgh University Library – is not like other cats. He is a thinking cat. You can tell by the canny glint in his eye, his arched, disdainful whiskers and his unrelenting interest in books and piles of paper. This is Library Cat’s story. Join him on the adventures he takes when he leaves his favourite turquoise chair in the library and his favourite food (bacon-rind) behind to go out into the big, bad world. Meet his cousins Biblio Chat and Saaf Landan Tom.

Standing quietly at the elevator door to the North Tower of the Ultimo Hotel in Las Vegas, JW watches the numbers go down as the elevator descends to him. He thinks—sixty-five floors? There is a serial killer up there! If the mission is a success, it means a second career chasing serial criminals with a special FBI task force. If not, the Lieutenant will be going home defeated and outsmarted by a warped criminal mind. JW needs this to work; he needs another chance at the man who shot him. The elevator doors open, and the team steps aboard.

Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. There's church, of course. But who can she bake for these days? And who would care if she pulled out the decorations? Her new neighbor just adds to the problem. He's doing home improvements that don't appear to be improving much of anything. When Betty looks out the window, she sees a beat-up truck, a pile of junk, and lots of blue tarps. But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn a very important lesson about what Christmas is all about.

Chester the Cat is talented, handsome, and charming - think of a feline Jason Bourne who is so gifted, he makes Albert Einstein look stupid. With his street-smart business acumen and catnip-induced superpowers, Chester has overcome his less-than-perfect start to life to create a cat empire. He is director of Chester’s School of the Feline Arts, where he instructs other cats on how to take charge of their destinies....and owners. In just seven steps, Chester guides all cats to a meowingly good life, inspiring them to never give up on their dreams!

Secrets from the past, unravelling in the present… 'A deeply satisfying read – gripping plot, loveable characters, and sumptuous locations, it draws you in and holds your attention until the last word. I loved it.’ SANTA MONTEFIORE 'An intriguing and heart-warming story. I couldn’t put...

Auf der Suche nach Erlösung folgt sie den letzten Vögeln in die Antarktis. Franny hat ihr ganzes Leben am Meer verbracht, die wilden Strömungen und gefiederten Gefährten den Menschen vorgezogen. Als die Vögel zu verschwinden beginnen, beschließt die Ornithologin den letzten Küstenseeschwalben zu folgen. Inmitten der exzentrischen Crew eines Fischerboots macht sie sich auf den Weg in die Antarktis, allein die Vögel sind ihr Kompass. Doch wohin die Tiere sie auch führen, vor ihrer Vergangenheit kann Franny nicht fliehen.