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Ice Creams at Carrington’s
Ice Creams at Carrington’s
Alexandra Brown
¥63.77
The third book in the delightful series set in Carrington’s Department Store - with extra character interviews exclusive to the ebook! Georgie Hart and Carrington’s Department Store have got the world at their feet. Since a reality TV series put them both on the map, life has been amazing! Carrington’s profits are in the pink, Georgie has carved herself a place in the nation’s heart and even better, her romance with Tom, the store’s boss, has finally blossomed after a shaky start. Now summertime has come to Mulberry-on-Sea and Georgie is in great demand. The town is holding a big summer festival and she and her mates from Carrington’s are planning on making sure that Mulberry puts on the show of its life! But Georgie is about to get the offer of a lifetime – one that is just too good to turn down and something that will test her loyalties to their limits… Will Georgie be able to pull off it off once again, or has her luck finally run out?
The Gravity of Birds
The Gravity of Birds
Tracy Guzeman
¥52.19
How do you find someone who wants to be lost? Sisters Alice and Natalie were once close, but adolescence has wrenched them apart. Alice loves books and birds in equal measure whilst Natalie, the beautiful one, is sexy and manipulative, effortlessly captivating men. On their lakeside family holiday, Alice falls under the thrall of the enigmatic next-door-neighbour, a struggling young painter. Natalie seems strangely unmoved by the charismatic stranger in their midst. She tolerates the family sittings for the portrait Thomas is painting with a barely disguised distaste. But as the family portrait nears completion, the family dynamics shift irrevocably. And by the end of the summer, three lives are shattered. Four decades later, the only thing that remains of that fateful summer is a painting of the sisters. The artist is determined to take the secrets of the girls to the grave, but his close friend decides to use the painting to beat a path to the past before it closes the door on them all for good… A haunting, unforgettable debut about family, forbidden love and long-buried secrets.
The Old Man and the Wasteland
The Old Man and the Wasteland
Nick Cole
¥54.74
The Old Man and the Wasteland is the first book in Nick Cole’s The Wasteland Saga. Part Hemingway, part Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, The Old Man and the Wasteland is a suspenseful odyssey into the dark heart of the Post-Apocalyptic American Southwest. Forty years after the destruction of civilization…Man is reduced to salvaging the ruins of a broken world. One man’s most prized possession is Hemingway’s classic ‘The Old Man and the Sea.’ With the words of the novel echoing across the wasteland, a survivor of the Nuclear Holocaust journeys into the unknown to break a curse. What follows is an incredible tale of survival and endurance. One man must survive the desert wilderness and mankind gone savage to discover the truth of Hemingway’s classic tale of man versus nature.
Mr Eastwood’s Adventure:An Agatha Christie Short Story
Mr Eastwood’s Adventure:An Agatha Christie Short Story
Agatha Christie
¥9.71
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Mystery writer Anthony Eastwood is lured to the crime scene of a faked murder. Two individuals masquerading as police officers arrest him and charge him for murder. As the phoney police officers escort Mr Eastwood home, the true goal of the masquerade becomes apparent.
A Medal for Leroy
A Medal for Leroy
Michael Morpurgo
¥34.14
Inspired by the true story of Walter Tull, the first black officer in the British army, this is a stunning new novel of identity and loss by Michael Morpurgo, biggest UK children’s author and the bestselling, award-winning writer of War Horse, now a smash West End and Broadway hit as well as an Oscar-nominated movie. Michael doesn’t remember his father, an RAF pilot lost in the war. And his French mother, heartbroken and passionate, doesn’t like to talk about her husband. But then Auntie Snowdrop gives Michael a medal, followed by a photograph, which begin to reveal a hidden history. A story of love and loss. A story that will change everything – and reveal to Michael who he really is…
The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight
The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight
Jenny Valentine
¥51.50
Two boys. One identity. He can change his life if he says yes… An explosive new mystery from the award-winning author Jenny Valentine, The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight is the story of a boy who assumes the identity of a missing teenager and in-so-doing unearths a series of shattering family secrets – and the truth about who he really is. With all the classic hallmarks of a Jenny novel – a fantastically strong, sensitive and memorable first person narration; themes of loss and betrayal, family secrets and personal identity; truly quality writing that is 'literary' but never inaccessbile or pretentious, this is the thrilling new novel from the author of Finding Violet Park.
Vile Visitors
Vile Visitors
Diana Wynne Jones
¥44.15
Two hilarious stories from the bestselling and well-loved author Diana Wynne Jones, about the worst visitors in the world coming to stay. In VILE VISITORS, we meet Angus Flint and Chair Person – the worst guests in the world. In Who Got Rid of Angus Flint? We meet a man so mean, he even insults the furniture! Despite the children’s best pranks, he just won’t leave. But when the furniture has had enough, it’s time to rise up and get rid of this most vile of visitors… In Chair Person, that old armchair with the broken crystal ball spilled on it has been locked in the shed. But then the children find a mysterious visitor… Transformed into the most annoying visitor ever, they are desperate to get rid of him. But can they turn him back into a chair before he ruins them forever?
Model Misfit (Geek Girl, Book 2)
Model Misfit (Geek Girl, Book 2)
Holly Smale
¥34.14
“My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek.” MODEL MISFIT is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut GEEK GIRL. Harriet Manners knows a lot of facts. She knows that humans have 70,000 thoughts per day. She knows that Geek + Model = a whole new set of graffiti on your belongings. And that the average person eats a ton of food a year, though her pregnant stepmother is doing her best to beat this. But Harriet doesn’t know where she’s going to fit in once the new baby arrives. And with her summer plans ruined, modelling in Japan seems the perfect chance to get away. Can Harriet cope with the craziness of Tokyo, her competitive model flatmates and her errant grandmother’s ‘chaperoning’. Or seeing gorgeous Nick everywhere she goes? Will geek girl find her place on the other side of the world? The sequel to the award-winning debut GEEK GIRL.
Otter Chaos! (Awesome Animals)
Otter Chaos! (Awesome Animals)
Michael Broad
¥45.22
The sixth animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series – awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. The otterly bonkers Brown family are HUGELY excited, as today’s the day they move to their new home. But when they get there they find the beastly Black family have got there first! This riverbank ain’t big enough for the both of them, so there’s only one thing for it: war. Well, not REAL war. Otters are more into playing than fighting, so instead they decide to hold a giant sports day – and may the best otters win! Whether that’s the Browns or the Blacks, only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, it’s bound to be OTTER CHAOS!
Invisible Girl
Invisible Girl
Kate Maryon
¥34.14
Gabriella Midwinter used to have a home. She wasn't invisible back then. . .For fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson, a stunning new novel from the author of Shine, Glitter, Sea Of Stars and A Million Angels. "What's strange is that the day it actually happened, everything seemed so normal." Caught between arguing parents and moving house, twelve-year-old Gabriella somehow slips through the cracks. Now she's more alone than ever before. The city streets are no place for young girls but they're all she's got. Unless she can find her brother Beckett. Unless she can find her home.
A Perfectly Good Man
A Perfectly Good Man
Patrick Gale
¥37.57
The new novel from Patrick Gale, author of Richard & Judy-bestseller ‘Notes from an Exhibition’, returning readers to his beloved Cornish coastline. "Do you need me to pray for you now for a specific reason?” “I’m going to die.” “We’re all going to die. Does dying frighten you?” “I mean I’m going to kill myself.” When 20-year-old Lenny Barnes, paralysed in a rugby accident, commits suicide in the presence of Barnaby Johnson, the much-loved priest of a West Cornwall parish, the tragedy's reverberations open up the fault-lines between Barnaby and his nearest and dearest. The personal stories of his wife, children and lover illuminate Barnaby's ostensibly happy life, and the gulfs of unspoken sadness that separate them all. Across this web of relations scuttles Barnaby's repellent nemesis – a man as wicked as his prey is virtuous. Returning us to the rugged Cornish landscape of Notes from an Exhibition, Patrick Gale lays bare the lives and the thoughts of a whole community and asks us:what does it mean to be good?
The Bell Between Worlds (The Mirror Chronicles, Book 1)
The Bell Between Worlds (The Mirror Chronicles, Book 1)
Ian Johnstone
¥58.86
A glorious epic fantasy in the grand tradition of CS Lewis and Philip Pullman, and a major publishing event, The Mirror Chronicles will take you into another world, and on the adventure of your lifetime… Half of your soul is missing. The lost part is in the mirror. And unless Sylas Tate can save you, you will never be whole again. Sylas Tate leads a lonely existence since his mother died. But then the tolling of a giant bell draws him into another world known as the Other, where he discovers not only that he has an inborn talent for the nature-influenced magic of the Fourth Way, but also that his mother might just have come from this strange parallel place. Meanwhile, evil forces are stirring, and an astounding revelation awaits Sylas as to the true nature of the Other. As violence looms and the stakes get ever higher, Sylas must seek out a girl called Naeo who might just be the other half of his soul – otherwise the entire universe may fall…
Reunion At Cardwell Ranch (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Cardwell Cousins, Book 4)
Reunion At Cardwell Ranch (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Cardwell Cousins, Book 4)
B.J. Daniels,Paula Graves
¥31.10
New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels continues her acclaimed Cardwell Ranch series with the spellbinding story of a woman who needs a hero—and the Texas tycoon hot on her trail The last of his clan to come home to Big Sky, Montana, Laramie Cardwell wasn’t planning to spend the holidays chasing an elusive cat burglar. He’s stunned to discover that the masked, black-clad figure he tackles to the snowy ground is a woman. After a distracting and sizzling kiss, she flees Laramie, who's knocked senseless by the culprit. Even though he managed to hold on to the stash in the melee, the sexy thief single-handedly stole Laramie's heart! Now he’ll move any mountain to capture the mystery woman whose kiss still smoulders on his lips.
Colton Cowboy Hideout (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas, Bo
Colton Cowboy Hideout (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas, Bo
Carla Cassidy
¥30.61
New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy kicks off another gripping Colton romance in cowboy country! After years in hiding, Josie Colton has her life back. But to settle a family promise, she must find an old clue buried at the Colton Valley Ranch. She enlists the help of ranch foreman Tanner Grange—in exchange for working as his twin toddlers’ new nanny. On their search, the single dad soon begins to lasso Josie’s heart. Tanner agrees to assist Josie and is alarmed how the Colton beauty fits so perfectly into his life. He’s got his lands full investigating the disappearance of his boss and caring for his little girls. When it’s clear someone will kill to stop Josie from uncovering the clue, Tanner vows to protect her…for life!
Cowboy Secrets (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Brothers of Hastings Ridge Ranch, Bo
Cowboy Secrets (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Brothers of Hastings Ridge Ranch, Bo
Alice Sharpe
¥33.84
Between an Idaho snowstorm and a killer on the loose, this cowboy has his work cut out for him Ever since beautifiul city-girl Sierra Hyde arrived on his doorstep, Pike Hastings’s quiet Idaho ranch life has become a chaotic swirl of deception, murder—and unbelievable attraction. Sierra, who’s a much better private investigator than country girl, needs Pike’s help to unravel the truth behind too many mysteries. As the evidence builds, this rugged cowboy finds himself willing to do whatever it takes to both keep Sierra safe and convince her to stay by his side. But trying to tame her independent spirit is harder than wrangling a calf. Though not as hard as it'll be to get her out of his heart when she no longer needs his protection…
Gunslinger (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Texas Rangers: Elite Troop, Book 3)
Gunslinger (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (Texas Rangers: Elite Troop, Book 3)
Angi Morgan
¥33.84
A Texas Ranger with everything to lose… Going undercover to keep the former wife of a Texas crime boss alive is risky business for Texas Ranger Bryce Johnson. Kylie Scott may have evidence that could put her ex-husband’s family away forever. If she lives long enough to testify. For five years, Kylie managed to stay off the mob’s radar. With her cover blown, the former model is forced to flee the close-knit community that had embraced her. On the run again–this time with the seductive lawman who’s risking his career to protect her–Kylie battles her powerful desire for Bryce. If they survive, do they stand a snowball’s chance at a future together?
His Cinderella Heiress (Mills & Boon Cherish)
His Cinderella Heiress (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Marion Lennox
¥33.84
A castle to call home… After years in foster care, Jo Conaill has never settled anywhere. Travelling to Ireland to claim a surprise inheritance – a castle! – is a chance to reconnect with her past. And when she’s rescued by handsome landowner Finn, their sizzling chemistry is undeniable… Except Finn turns out to be Lord of Glenconaill, who she must share her inheritance with! Jo has no plans to stay, but living in the castle with gorgeous Finn is an unexpected temptation. Has she found the home she’s always craved in Finn’s arms…?
Small Town Justice (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense)
Small Town Justice (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense)
Valerie Hansen
¥33.84
Dangerous secrets Back home in Serenity, Jamie Lynn Henderson’s determined to prove her brother was framed for the town sheriff’s hit-and-run death years ago. But as she encounters dead end after dead end, Jamie Lynn discovers someone will go to any lengths—even murder—to bury the evidence. Her only hope of staying alive long enough to uncover the truth is Shane Colton, the late lawman's wary son. Shane’s world was shattered by one senseless act that he can’t forgive. But somehow, he is drawn to protect the lovely woman trying to free her brother from prison. If they don’t work fast, Jamie Lynn’s single-minded quest might lead them both into the killer’s trap.
Texas Miracle (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Deep in the Heart (HW), Book 4)
Texas Miracle (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Deep in the Heart (HW), Book 4)
Mae Nunn,Gwen Ford Faulkenberry
¥33.84
She's everything he didn't want…and exactly what he needs McCarthy Temple, the last unmarried Temple brother, was happy with his safe, predictable world. He had his family, his accounting business and his numbers. He didn't need love. He already had it all…except an assistant. Jacqueline Aimes was the least likely candidate. She was overqualified, gorgeous and only staying in Kilgore long enough to sell her parents' land. But as Jacqueline starts to permeate every aspect of his life, Mac finds it harder and harder to imagine life without her. Jacqueline's passion is her work for children in international war zones, though, not small-town living. So Mac has to find a Texas-size miracle to get her to stay…
The Baby And The Cowboy Seal (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Cowboy SEALs, Book
The Baby And The Cowboy Seal (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Cowboy SEALs, Book
Laura Marie Altom
¥33.84
A Broken Seal Ex-Navy SEAL Wiley James is lucky to be alive, but the war destroyed his health, his confidence and his livelihood. Now, back at his family’s Montana ranch, Wiley struggles to find new purpose. Instead he finds an old childhood pal—little Macy Shelton, who has grown into a beautiful woman. Wiley knows he should steer clear of the cheery single mom…if only she’d let him. Macy doesn’t recognize this new Wiley. A bitter stranger has replaced the young man she fell for as a teen. Though Macy’s heart still wants so much more, what Wiley needs most right now is a friend, and Macy is the only one he’ll let in. Her friendship is a lifeline, but will Macy’s love be the one thing that can finally help Wiley begin to heal?
The Baby Barter (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Historical)
The Baby Barter (Mills & Boon Love Inspired Historical)
Patty Smith Hall
¥33.84
A baby to cherish Home from the war, army nurse Thea Miller is determined to adopt her late sister’s baby and begin a new life. But someone else has the same intentions—the town sheriff and Thea's old friend, Mack Worthington. Now in order to keep her niece in the family, Thea must reach an agreement with him. Mack isn't sure Thea—whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to baby Sarah. And a judge may never approve a single parent adoption for either of them. But what if they got married? It would be a marriage in name only. Yet the more time Mack spends with Thea, the more he begins to believe their pretend family can become the real one they’ve both been longing for.