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Eloise Hamilton is a Londoner born and bred, so it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can finally live in his. There are compensations, however. On tap fresh air, a bigger home for her family, her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and besides, she can rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London. But both Margaret and Sara are facing their own difficulties, and thrust into unexpected turmoil, Eloise finds she is the one holding everything together for her loved ones - by a thread.

Elizabeth has two goals in life. Once she fulfils the first—finding a sexy Italian husband—she thinks the second will come easy. But getting pregnant is proving difficult. So when the couple move to Italy for Roberto to run the family business, Elizabeth hopes the relaxing lifestyle will boost her chances of conceiving. But Italy is anything but peaceful. Elizabeth's wily mother-in-law seems to instantly hate her, Roberto's gorgeous ex is lingering a little too close for comfort. And. Still. No. Baby. 

The State We're In is the stunning, emotionally powerful new novel from Sunday Times best-selling author Adele Parks. What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way.She's a life-long optimist, looking for her soul mate in every man she meets; he's a resolute cynic - cruel experience has taught him never to put his faith in anyone.

From the creators of the number one best-selling horror anthology The Box Under The Bed and its number one best-selling sequels Dark Visions, Nightmareland, and Spellbound comes Wings & Fire, a horror anthology with 23 stories from 14 authors. Tremble along as this brilliant collection of stories reveals witches and wizards, fools and kings, lovers and demons - and a thrill ride that any horror fan will enjoy! Compiled by USA Today best-selling author Dan Alatorre.

Georgina has been in love with Hugh since she was 18. Tall, handsome and career driven, he's everything she ever wanted - but totally out of her league. Oh, and married. Over the years, Georgina transformed herself into what she hoped Hugh would see as the ideal woman. And it paid off. At 32, she now has the career, the body and at last, the man she's always desired. But her dream come true hits shaky ground when she falls pregnant. Already-father-of-two Hugh isn't overjoyed, and as Georgina grows bigger, so does the distance between them.

Bella secretly married her childhood sweetheart, Stevie, over a decade ago. When the whirlwind romance unravelled, they parted ways, but never got around to divorcing. Years later, Bella met Philip and spontaneously accepted his proposal, without ever finding the right moment to reveal the truth about her past. Now happily married, Bella believes her secret is safe. That is until her best friend Laura introduces her new man - who is none other than Bella's husband number one.

Fern is glaring thirty in the face and can't ignore the love lies any longer. Life with Adam was amazing once, but she believes a romantic wedding should be the next step and Adam just won't go down on one knee. Then a chance meeting with Scottie Taylor - the UK's sexiest pop star - lights fireworks in Fern that won't stop exploding.

Emma is a CEO, wealthy, independent, sensible – and has long put behind her a chaotic childhood at the hands of alcoholic parents. She meets Matthew, a photographer at a conference. He is a widower, gentle, interested, full of admiration for her success and they quickly fall into a serious relationship. Her friends, Heidi and Gina, are initially delighted, but when Emma gets engaged after just 3 months, they panic. Matthew says the death of his first wife Becky means he believes in seizing the day. And Emma is in love, that’s all that matters.

What the world needs now is an audio book narrated by a snarky cat named Skitters. When this over-sized sack of stripes finds himself upgraded from life in a parking garage to a mansion in Utah, all seems to be well. Then Skitters takes up with Harriet, a fiery feline who belongs to a little girl living in a polygamist cult.

Cats are quirky. So are the humans who love these fickle felines. The Quirky Cat Nips Podcast by Adele Park is the perfect mashup of humans and hairballs. Tune in each week for quirky commentary on how to live a better life with your purr-fect pet. As an added bonus, we will be airing a chapter of Quirky Cat Gets Ghosted twice a month! Meow Kitties!

From the creators of the number one best-selling horror anthology Nightmareland, the follow up to the number one best seller Dark Visions, and the number one best seller The Box Under The Bed comes a new collection for your darker tastes: Spellbound - a horror anthology with 27 stories from 16 authors. 

Cats are quirky. So are the humans who love these fickle felines. The Quirky Cat Nips Podcast by Adele Park is the perfect mashup of humans and hairballs. Tune in each week for quirky commentary on how to live a better life with your purr-fect pet. As an added bonus, we will be airing a chapter of Quirky Cat Gets Ghosted on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meow Kitties!

Edited and compiled by Amazon bestselling author Dan Alatorre, this anthology of horror brings together the minds and pens of more than two dozen amazing authors. Dark Visions will take you into the realm of the eerie and macabre, with thrills and chills from: best-selling author Dan Alatorre (The Navigators), best-selling author Jenifer Ruff (Everett), best-selling author Allison Maruska (The Fourth Descendant), best-selling author J. A. Allen, award-winning author MD Walker, and many more.

Lange haben sie sich nicht gesehen: Melanie und ihre ehemals beste Freundin Abi. Während der Uni waren sie unzertrennlich, doch dann musste Mel ihr Studium abbrechen, weil sie schwanger wurde. Abi heiratete ihren Freund Rob, ging mit ihm nach Amerika, und die beiden verloren sich aus den Augen. Nun meldet sich Abi plötzlich bei Mel. Sie hat sich von Rob getrennt und kehrt nach England zurück. Mel lädt sie spontan ein, erst einmal bei ihr zu wohnen. Sie empfängt Abi mit offenen Armen. Doch bald macht Mel eine schreckliche Entdeckung. Warum ist Abi wirklich zurückgekommen?

Alison hat ein perfektes Leben: Sie ist verheiratet mit Jeff, hat ein schönes Haus und eine kluge Tochter: Katherine, das Zentrum von Alisons Welt. Doch dann endet Alisons Leben, so wie sie es kennt. Ein Fremder steht vor ihrer Tür und behauptet, dass seine und ihre Tochter vor 15 Jahren im Krankenhaus vertauscht wurden. Doch damit nicht genug, Katherine droht weiteres Unheil, denn ihre leibliche Mutter ist vor einigen Wochen an einen vererbbaren Gen-Defekt gestorben.

Alison hat ein perfektes Leben: Sie ist verheiratet mit Jeff, hat ein schönes Haus und eine kluge Tochter: Katherine, das Zentrum von Alisons Welt. Doch dann endet Alisons Leben, so wie sie es kennt. Ein Fremder steht vor ihrer Tür und behauptet, dass seine und ihre Tochter vor 15 Jahren im Krankenhaus vertauscht wurden. Doch damit nicht genug, Katherine droht weiteres Unheil, denn ihre leibliche Mutter ist vor einigen Wochen an einen vererbbaren Gen-Defekt gestorben.

Blue McKenna is dead—it isn't pretty. Her innards are strewn all over the bridge in front of Juniper Hollow, but she still can't make it to the white light. Blue's spirit is trapped in a nightmare scenario involving the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidently, the DMV is as terrible in death as it is in life. Too bad the only one who can rescue Blue is a snarky cat named Skitters. And he hates her guts. All of them. Scottie Sphincter, lead singer of the Rectal Surgeons, can't move on, either. Why does Scottie keep getting ghosted by women like Blue?

For 30 years, best friends Stephanie and Philippa have been practically inseparable. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until a few simple words change everything. 'I need you to say that I was with you.' Steph, eternally solid, considerate and dependable, is begging her best friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal two shocking secrets to protect her family.

In the eyes of Nadine, a polygamist and serial bride, nudging her husbands into heaven is a testament to love. Even Nancy Neptune, a notorious shock jock, is gobsmacked by Nadine's so-called “Celestial Send-Offs.” Things go to hell in a hurry when Nadine offs the wrong guy and is charged with assisted suicide. Meanwhile, Blue McKenna has problems of her own. A power outage has leveled Blue's medical marijuana dispensary. Scottie Sphincter, lead singer of a band called The Rectal Surgeons, is fingered as a suspect.

When marijuana enthusiast Blue McKenna suffers an apocalyptic case of writer's block, reality TV seems like an easy way out. A conglomerate of kooky contestants invades the polygamist community of Navel, Utah, to compete in a TV reality show. Participants include Steven Finch, a lovable stoner who develops a conspiracy theory involving a rock band called the Rectal Surgeons, and Randall Smoot, a member of the Gay Mafia.