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It is opening night at the London Palladium, and tensions are running high amongst the feuding cast of "Leopard Spots". When an on-stage accident forces an unexpected intermission, it is clear to dresser Jayne that the drama has turned deadly. Will she step out of the wings and discover who was behind the final curtain call? Or will murder make an encore?

When Selene Fairchild is chosen as one of twelve Bloodmoon Brides offered to the cursed king, she expects death—not destiny. But beyond the obsidian gates of his cursed keep lies a world of whispers and wonder, where every shadow has teeth and every secret burns. Drawn to the mysterious King Keiren, whose power and grief are bound by flame, Selene soon finds herself caught between duty and desire, between the girl she was and the fire she's becoming. As the trials of the brides unfold, she uncovers a prophecy older than the realm itself one that ties her fate to the very curse she fears.

You probably know a woman like Katherine. You might be a woman like Katherine. She would describe herself as cautious. Other people would describe her as anxious. She is profoundly responsible. She worries about remembering to take her vitamins. She worries about her pension. And she worries about being 32 years old and never truly feeling happy. So, when she's put on leave for three months for making a massive mistake at work, for once, she's happy to take advice from her mother-in-law, Constance, and head to a wellness retreat. But this is no ordinary wellness retreat.

When Hannah's fiancé doesn't turn up to their wedding, everyone is convinced he just had cold feet. But Hannah is sure it's more than that… Today was meant to be the day she finally leaves all her dark secrets behind. But spotting a man she hoped never to see again in the crowd at the church, her stomach drops. And his smirk as their eyes meet all but confirms that he's behind Johnny's disappearance. She might have been hiding things from Johnny, but Hannah truly loved him. She's determined to find him. But this reminder of the past puts her son in terrible danger.

The inspiring tale of a seamstress-turned-scientist who invented the world's first aquarium at a time when women in STEM were startlingly rare. The daughter of a seamstress and a cobbler, Jeanne Villepreux-Power began her career as a dressmaker, sewing beautiful gowns for the Parisian...

How does autistic trauma really feel, and how can you find your way through it to a warmer, brighter place? Written by best-selling author Charlotte Amelia Poe this is a poignant and whimsical exploration of the true autistic experience. Chapter-by-chapter, Poe delicately peels back the layers of what it is to be young and autistic in the modern world, touching on trauma, grief, mortality, love and everything in between.

An exclusive invitation to a luxurious island resort should be the holiday of a lifetime for Emma. But beneath the lavish settings and indulgent amenities, lies a sinister plot waiting to be uncovered. Emma's boss, Rebecca, gifted her the ticket to Hotel Horizen's grand opening, but Emma has her own agenda - to write a tell-all article about the rich and famous guests. Little did she know, this weekend would become a nightmare she never could have imagined.