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"Silksinger―the last of her clan―is on the run. As the guardian of the Azazel, one of the seven djinn who created the world, it’s Whisper’s sacred duty to keep him safe from the bloodthirsty devils hot on their trail.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, for if the Azazel dies before he’s restored to his ancient temple, the very Tapestry of the Universe will unravel, and life as she knows it will be lost.
But devils aren’t the only ones who seek the Azazel. Pursued by a band of mercenaries, Whisper is surprised to find herself drawn to Hirik, a mysterious faerie with a powerful sword and a secret agenda of his own. Behind them follows Magpie Windwitch, desperate to reach Whisper before the devils do.
With danger closing in from all sides, Whisper will have to learn who to trust . . . before it’s too late."
"Meet Detective Constable Mairead Maclean. A fresh force in crime fiction
Inexperienced but driven, brilliant yet scarred, Mairead brings the grit of Lisbeth Salander and the resolve of Clarice Starling to a chilling new case. The Long Isle begins with a body on a remote beach in the Hebrides and spirals into a web of secrets in a community that guards its own. Forced to return to the islands she once fled, Mairead must face a killer and the past she thought she’d outrun.
This evocative new series brings the haunting beauty and hidden tensions of the Hebrides vividly to life"
"When a woman saves a man in battle, is it possible for him to move past it?
Moira McAfee has spent her life training to be a warrior. When unexpected events lead the clan and its allies to war, she does as always and jumps in head first with no thoughts for her own safety.
Brodie McClain has admired Moira since he met her at the Highland Games, and he feels certain she should be his bride. Marrying amidst a war where they are both part of the army proves to be a challenge but not an insurmountable one.
When Brodie is injured and Moira is the one to save him, he must fight for his life.
Will he be able to get past the fact that his wife saved him during a battle? Or will their marriage crumble before it truly starts?
Tropes you’ll love:
• Warrior Heroine
• Highland Romance
• Battlefield Rescue
• Role Reversal
• Marriage Tested by Pride
• Fated Attraction
• Strong Woman, Stoic Man
• Clan Loyalty & Honor"
"For duty or for love, Ailis must choose her heart’s true path.
Ailis McAfee, second daughter of Laird Duncan McAfee, has always known her worth lies in more than marriage contracts. A gifted healer and expert knife thrower, she prefers skill to stitching, and certainly has no patience for the arrogant Ian Sinclair, son of a neighboring laird.
Her heart belongs to another.
Lachlan McClain has admired Ailis from afar, but with her father seeking powerful alliances, Lachlan fears he has little to offer. Especially when a wealthier, more “suitable” suitor begins to turn Ailis’s head.
But when Ailis is kidnapped and a dangerous plot to seize control of the Highlands is revealed, alliances shift, loyalties are tested, and love proves itself in the most unexpected of ways.
Will Ailis and Lachlan defy duty for love, or lose each other to the demands of power and politics?
Tropes you’ll love:
• Duty vs love
• Highland marriage alliances
• Love triangle with a twist
• Strong-willed Scottish heroine
• Honorable, loyal hero
• Political intrigue + kidnapping rescue
• Swoony, sweeping historical romance
A thrilling Highland romance filled with heart, honor, and the kind of love that changes everything."
"THE POWERFUL NEW THRILLER IN THE KAREN PIRIE SERIES, NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES
'Beautifully structured, witty and twisty' ANN CLEEVES
'A perfect crime novel' KATE MOSSE
'Powerful, moving and wise' HARLAN COBEN
'Full of humour, heart and trademark twists' CHRIS WHITAKER
The truth is buried just beneath the surface . . .
When torrential rain causes a landslide on a motorway in Scotland, it reveals a crime scene: someone hid a body in the tarmac eleven years before. Journalist Sam Nimmo had been the prime suspect in the murder of his fiancée when he disappeared, and now DCI Karen Pirie and her Historic Cases Unit must find out who buried him, and why.
Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, new evidence reopens a closed case and the accidental death of a hotel manager starts to look like murder. But what did Tom Jamieson's book club have to do with his demise - and what will they do to keep their secrets?
Karen and her team begin to untangle a web of lies, one that connects their murder cases with Scotland's rich and powerful. They will be tested to their limits - and possibly beyond . . .
PRAISE FOR VAL MCDERMID
'The Queen of Crime shows no sign of abdicating' MICK HERRON
'No one does it better than Val McDermid' CHRIS WHITAKER
'Delivers on every level' MARIAN KEYES
'McDermid plots her novels in masterly style' SCOTSMAN
'McDermid remains unrivalled' OBSERVER"
"Over the course of twenty-four hours, four lives are about to change forever...
On a freezing December morning, Caro sets out to uncover the truth: has her entire relationship with her father been built on lies?
Cammy is planning the perfect proposal, until a missing ring threatens to unravel everything.
Lila can’t keep her secret any longer. Today, she’ll confess the truth to her lover’s wife.
And after thirty years of silence, Bernadette is finally ready to walk away from her controlling husband, for good.
In just one day, these lives will collide in unexpected ways. Hearts will break. Secrets will be exposed. And nothing will ever be the same again.
For fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Diamond and Marian Keyes - an emotional, gripping story about love, courage, and the power of one defining day.
A Winter Day Book
No.1 bestselling author Shari Low has sold over 5 million books worldwide. Her heartwarming, emotional novels have topped charts globally and captivated readers for over 25 years."
"One day. Four lives. A tangle of secrets and lies.
On a frosty December morning, lifelong friends Shauna and Lulu touch down at Glasgow Airport, determined to unearth answers from their shared past.
George knows his time is running out, but can he face the two regrets that have haunted him most? Meanwhile, his grandson Tom makes a discovery that shakes his world—and the courage to track down 'the one that got away' might be his only solace.
And single mum Chrissie is ready to reawaken her love life, but can anyone rival the man who once shattered her heart?
From the No. 1 bestselling author of One Day in December comes the second unforgettable novel in Shari Low’s Winter Day trilogy—a heartwarming, bittersweet tale of love, loss, and second chances.
Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Amanda Prowse, and Marian Keyes.
Praise for Shari Low:
'Shari Low writes with humour and skill about the subtleties of adult relationships.' —Dorothy Koomson
Shari Low is a multi-million-copy bestselling Scottish author, known for her humorous and heartfelt contemporary women’s fiction. Her books, including ‘One Day with You’ and the Winter Day trilogy, explore friendship, love, and life’s turning points."
"When all is lost, can love lead to a better future?
One December wedding. One runaway bride. One winter's day to bring everyone together again.
Today is the day Caro and Cammy are due to walk down the aisle. But Caro's too caught up in the trauma of her past to contemplate their happy ever after.
Stacey's decision to return from L.A. is fuelled by one thing – telling Cammy how she feels, before it's too late.
Wedding planner, Josie, needs to sort the whole mess out, but she's just been dealt some devastating news. Can she get through the day without spilling her secret?
On a chilly winter's day, they have twenty-four hours to prove that love can lead the way to a brighter future...
Perfect for the fans of Jojo Moyes, Lucy Diamond and Marian Keyes.
Shari Low is a Scottish bestselling author of humorous romantic fiction, including the #1 2025 Christmas bestseller 'One Snowy Day'."
"In a world where men dominate, a woman steps forward as a warrior.
Fiona McAfee is a proud warrior, able to outshoot any man she has ever met. When the opportunity arises for her to demonstrate her skill at the Highland Games, she happily agrees.
Alisdair McClain is the eldest son of a laird, yet he knows he won’t be laird himself. When he spots Fiona at the Highland Games, he knows he wants to be her husband—and not simply because it would allow him to be laird of Clan McAfee.
After Fiona is kidnapped while in his care, her father rescinds his agreement for their courting. The two must find one another and regain his approval, but he isn’t even certain such a thing is possible."
"Mirror, mirror, take my soul...
Marjeta was never supposed to be Duke Calvai’s wife. But the sudden death of her sister changed everything, and Marjeta was married off in her stead to seal the Duke’s alliance with her father.
Ill-prepared for the dangers of the Calvai court or her new role as stepmother to the duke’s precious daughter, Marjeta finds herself in a hostile environment with a husband who preferred his dead first wife, a child too suspicious to love her, and no true allies. Worse, her traditional magic conflicts with the new religion taking hold of the court and if discovered, she will be executed.
A wildly inventive and dark reimagining of Snow White, this is the haunting tale of a stepmother condemned as a witch and the stepdaughter she is expected to betray."
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