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Book two in the magnificent Empire Trilogy by bestselling authors Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts. Nobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. Through bloody political manoeuvring she has become a powerful force within the Empire; but surrounded by deadly...

The story of Paxton, an antiquarian and archaeologist who holidays in "Seaburgh" and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which legendarily protect the country from invasion. Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

Now in a convenient audio value bundle, here are the final three books in Jill Ramsower’s international bestselling Byrne Brothers series. Based in the Irish mafia underworld of New York City, each interconnected standalone novel is perfect for dark romance fans who crave possessive alphas, intoxicating steam, and a well-earned happily ever after.

Everyday Kindness is a charity anthology of short, fictional stories of kindness, edited by LJ Ross. These uplifting tales of hope and of small, everyday kindnesses are intended to support wider, positive mental health goals and foster wellbeing through the act of reading tales of goodwill inspired by others. Featuring authors across the spectrum of literature, some international bestsellers and award-winning writers amongst them, this is a unique collection of words.

Experience the bundle of the first three volumes from the series Rise of the Weakest Summoner in one go! Jump straight into the vast world of Kraedorion and multiple other realms to explore them alongside Asterios and his adventuring party as they discover more about him and his life!

As a newly awoken healer, Karzon's magic is unexpectedly rare. When the kingdom of Arlenia crumbles under monsters rising from corrupted gems, Karzon realizes all will fall without him, because his magic alone can destroy the source. Thankfully, he's not alone. Among the fantastic women fighting by his side are Briena, the lithe, silver-haired elven warrior, and Aisri, the breathtaking fire-mage. Together they'll discover the truth behind the dungeon gems and their combined power will face its greatest test in this high-stakes adventure.

'This collection is [like] the Beatles' "White Album": massive in size and scope, with individually brilliant pieces presented together because the only context they need is how good they are' MARLON JAMES A captivating collection of fiction from one of the world's most beloved writers...

In search of a new small town romantic suspense series? Listen to the Highlands Series in this bingeable omnibus audiobook edition. Addictive, steamy romance, suspenseful twists and turns, and found family all set against the atmospheric backdrop of small town life in the Scottish Highlands...

In A Wake and Other Ghost Stories, debut author Gerard Larkin conjures a world where shadows linger, voices call from beyond, and folklore comes alive. This evocative collection transports listeners across windswept Irish cliffs and along the sun-drenched but haunted Riviera, uncovering tales of shape-shifting pookas, ancestral whispers, and unseen watchers. Drawing from the deep well of Celtic myth and rural superstition, each story invites you to cross the threshold into the unknown, where nothing is ever quite as it seems.

H.H. Munro (Saki) is one of the undisputed masters of the short story. In this complete compendium, the full gamut of his subjects and themes is experienced. His stories are imbued with humorous satire, biting irony, and often the macabre, all of which have one target: the stupidities and hypocrisies of Edwardian upper-class society.

When Amber Benson moves into her inherited Manhattan basement apartment, she just wants to figure out her life. But when soul-sucking monsters attack her in the subway and she's rescued by a devastatingly gorgeous man who turns out to be a vampire king, everything changes. Waking up in his penthouse fortress should have been her salvation. It's actually her nightmare.

One town. One nightmare per night. Welcome to Bloodhaven, where each night a new nightmare unfolds. Forests you should avoid at night, airports with the deadliest of passengers, phone numbers scribbled on bathroom walls you should never dial.

Five Carly Classics from the bestselling Simply Series in one hot bundle! This set includes Simply Sinful, Simply Scandalous, Simply Sensual, Body Heat, and Simply Sexy.

At an annual party to celebrate the success of the racing season, everything seemed to be running well to form, including the need for more champagne. Then a runaway horsebox ploughed into the marquee. A witness to the terrible death and destruction, wine merchant Tony Beach knows it is just one of those tragic accidents. But when his expert advice is called into play over sub-standard alcohol in a local night club, connections start to click, and another person dies, horribly.

Alan Bennett is one of the country's most celebrated and best-loved authors. This unmissable collection of diaries and memoirs brings together for the first time Telling Tales, Diaries: 1980-1990, the autobiographical section of Untold Stories, which covers the period 1997-2004, and Keeping On Keeping On: The Diaries 2005-2014. With wit, wisdom, sharp social commentary and perceptive impressions, Alan Bennett's memoirs and diaries are a joy to discover, and a delight to hear again.

A collection of the addicting Marchetti Mafia Series! You get three full length novels bundled into one steamy boxset!

King Arthur is probably the most famous and certainly the most legendary medieval king. From the early ninth century through the middle ages, to the Arthurian romances of Victorian times, the tales of this legendary figure have blossomed and multiplied. And in more recent times, there has been a continuous stream of books claiming to have discovered the "facts" about, or to unlock the secret or truth behind, the "once and future king". Broadly speaking, there are two Arthurs.

Over the course of his distinguished entertainment career, Alan Bennett has received multiple awards and honours, including two BAFTAs, four Laurence Olivier Awards, two Tony Awards, an Academy Award nomination for his film The Madness of King George, and a British Book Award for Author of the Year in 2006. In this four-part collection of his remarkable Untold Stories, the acclaimed writer considers his childhood, career, and the current state of the world with his customary blend of wit and poignancy.

Hearts in Atlantis is composed of five interconnected, sequential narratives, set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War.

Barsoom Series Collection: 7 John Carter Stories is an audiobook collection of seven novels/stories of John Carter by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It will transport you to a fascinating new world unlike any other. Join John Carter as he finds himself on another planet beyond his deepest imagination - Mars, with almost a complete lack of resources.