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In this third Grisha Trilogy folk tale from Leigh Bardugo, a young girl's beauty causes discord in her small town, but her father's solution may prove far more dangerous. "Little Knife" is a companion story to the third book of the Grisha Trilogy.

After years of hiding in the Thackery family house, Sid the skeleton is delighted to finally have his moment in the spotlight. He’s starring in a high school production of Hamlet. Well, not so much starring in as being a prop. At least part of him has a part - he’s using his head to play Yorick of “Alas, poor Yorick” fame. Every day, Georgia Thackery’s daughter, Madison, who’s also in the play, brings in his skull, and every night, she takes him home. Until one night when he’s accidentally left at school - and hears the sounds of someone being murdered.

When octogenarian sisters-in-law Sadie and Bronagh find themselves at the centre of a scandalous (and slightly explosive) bake-off fiasco, there’s only one thing to do – steal Sadie’s grandson’s gleaming red Ferrari and make a run for it.

In the aftermath of a startling surge in meteor activity, a wave of inexplicable madness engulfs the already bizarre and poorly understood world of Venus. As Lundy and his team from Tri-World Police, Special Branch, race to uncover the source of this disturbance, they soon realize that identifying the problem is far easier than transporting it back to headquarters. Out of his depth and quickly sinking into the abyss of a Venusian sea, Lundy is about to tap into profound reserves of strength as he confronts the haunting beauty and terror of the Unknown. - Summary by EVKesserich

Dive into the imaginative worlds of Leigh Brackett with three captivating novellas. In ENCHANTRESS OF VENUS, a man finds himself at the mercy of a powerful being who commands the depths of a surreal landscape, only to discover the true essence of her strength. SHANNACH—THE LAST follows a determined protagonist who cannot abandon his lifes mission, even as he faces an eerie planet ruled by alien intellects lurking in shadowy caverns. Meanwhile, THE VANISHING VENUSIANS tells the poignant tale of three souls navigating the endless seas of Venus, fighting against fate to reclaim their ...

Dive into a captivating tale of pulp science fiction from 1952, penned by the talented Leigh Douglas Brackett. Set in the shadowy caves of Mars, an alien race exerts cruel control over enslaved men and women driven by their unyielding desires. Follow the journey of a seemingly weak man who knows he must confront this oppressive force, even at the cost of his own life. But as he navigates this perilous path, questions arise Is he a savior or merely a pawn in the aliens game? What appears to be a straightforward quest is laced with layers of deception and subtle humor. Will he bring destruction ...

Dive into an unsettling tale set beneath the ominous black seas of Venus, where a haunting silver land harbors a nameless terror that drives men to madness. Follow the harrowing journey of Lundy, a man who battles this unseen horror, his will blinding him to the true nature of his foe. To gaze upon the terror is to surrender to it—transforming into a mindless automaton, consumed by the desire to uncover the secrets hidden behind the shadowy eyelids of IT. This gripping narrative first captivated readers in the pages of Planet Stories in 1944. - Summary by Publisher

Step into a classic tale from the golden age of science fiction pulp magazines. Written by the talented Leigh Brackett, a pioneering female author, this story masterfully explores the quirks of human behavior—both on Earth and in the far reaches of the cosmos. Follow a group comprised of Hans, Officers, and a Captain as they navigate the challenges of survival on a mysterious world, cut off from humanity for generations. Their struggle to adapt in a harsh and unforgiving environment feels eerily familiar. Along the way, encounter the intriguing Piruts, who are always scheming to take ...

He thought I deserved the same wrath he endured all those years ago. I came when I was summoned, unaware that my past was waiting behind closed doors. One look into those eyes that wore dark shades of fury and I knew this was part of his plan. With time, I started to see fragments of the boy I once knew. Before long, he was a man holding the key to my heart. Now that I’m ready to give him all of me, he’s gone and all that’s left is the broken pieces of my shattered heart.

I was selfish - for once, I had to be. The last time I saw Callum, he was standing at the dormer window as I sat in the back seat of a car. His dark eyes foreign to me. The hatred that radiated from his glare shot through me with more force than a silver bullet. In a matter of minutes, he had become a stranger. He was no longer my best friend. He was now a boy with a hollow heart who was headed down a dark path. A path I knew I’d never cross again. Or, so I thought.

The wulfriths. It all began with a woman. A battle. A crown. The conqueror. The conquered. Medieval England - forever changed by the Battle of Hastings. And the rise of the formidable Wulfriths. Having lost all - the woman he loved, great friendship, and lands - Sir Guy wants only to end the insurrection plaguing England. But being the conqueror’s man puts him at odds with his conscience when a disastrous siege against the resistance yields only one thing of value - his capture of a Saxon rebel known as the virgin widow.

This "part memoir, part sports story" (Wall Street Journal) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bam chronicles the clash of NBA titans over seven riveting games—Celtics versus Lakers, Russell versus Chamberlain—covered by one young reporter. Welcome to the 1969 NBA Finals!...

Vitalis of the Saxon resistance wearies of leading men to victory, only to next lead them to death at the hands of the invaders. But when an opportunity arises to shame the Norman who claims England’s throne, he takes it, as well as proof of that shaming. Now more than ever, William the Conqueror is determined to capture the rebel leader.

From the best-selling author of The Geraldine Steel series comes The Adulterer's Wife. A suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of domestic noir. Julie is devastated to learn that her husband, Paul, is having an affair. It seems her life can’t get any worse - until she comes home to find his dead body in their bed. When the police establish he was murdered, Julie is the obvious suspect. To protect her son from the terrible situation, Julie sends the teenage boy to his grandparents in Edinburgh while she fights to prove her innocence.

Sir Elias De Morville is no ordinary man of the sword, possessing both the heart of a warrior and a troubadour. When he sets out to rescue a boy who may be his son, he must, more than ever, prove worthy of the Wulfrith dagger that ranks him among the greatest of knights. And more difficult it becomes when, not only must he protect the enigmatic woman who aids him, but guard against attraction to one forbidden him.

Two HOT cowboys. Two tough-as-spurs heroines. Rugged Texas Cowboy features two previously published, newly revised and expanded, smoking hot stories by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh will leave listeners breathless and begging for more! COWBOY AND THE CAPTIVE Melina is one of...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh has captivated millions with her sizzling tales. Here, together for the first time, in a short story collection.

Unabridged, 4 hours Read by Brianna Bronte Lora Leigh is "scorching and truly outstanding". (Romance...

Unabridged, 9 hours Read by Brianna Bronte The Breed guaranteed Micah no harm would come to her, but they never allowed for her sensual fascination with Navarro, or his unstoppable need to claim her as his mate, in both body and soul...

Like Father Like Son: I said good-bye to my son. But he had one final request - a letter I'll never forget. Different as Night and Day: I laid my husband to rest....