<p>"A cinematic and suspenseful spy novel." (<em>Kirkus Reviews</em>) from a&nbsp;<em>USA Today</em>&nbsp;bestselling author:&nbsp; Connor Sloane, a CIA operations officer, has committed his life to his country, and to those who serve it, even at the possible sacrifice of his own freedom.</p><p>——-<br>Connor Sloane, a CIA operations officer, uncovers a plot against the homeland that dwarfs anything that had occurred on 9-11.</p><p>After confirming that terrorists have finally gotten their hands on a nuclear weapon, all of his attempts at getting someone to do something are actively thwarted.</p><p>Realizing that politics are at play, even at the highest levels of the intelligence community, Connor faces two choices: move on, or go to the press with everything he knows.</p><p>PATRIOT is about a man who has committed his life to his country, and to those who serve it, even...

For decades, the mansion of Dr. Gabriel Lazore has stood abandoned on a sleepy Toronto street, overlooked by the unsettling statue of the doctor's daughter, Gabriella. Rumours abound about the family's sudden disappearance, but the Lazore mansion has been little more than a curio for the neighbours to gossip about. That is, until the little girls start go to missing.Detective Quinn of the Toronto Police Service has seen enough of the city's seedy underbelly to last him a lifetime. Early retirement and a quiet life as a PI catching cheating spouses beckon. But Quinn has a new tenant in his upstairs apartment, the mysterious and bewitching Kirsten, who seems determined to drag him into every kind of trouble imaginable. And another girl has just gone missing near the Lazore...

A fake relationship leads to real love in this charming opposites-attract romance from debut author Jadesola JamesDelysia Daniels didn't intend any of this. Accidentally tagging the wrong person in a slightly racy photo could have happened to anyone. But when the slipup gains her thousands of followers and a much-needed opportunity, she takes full advantage. Fake dating an uptight history professor complete with the proverbial stiff upper lip will raise both their profiles, if she can just get him to agree.Dr. Alexander Abbott-Hill isn't delusional enough to believe his sudden popularity is due to his fascinating lectures. Agreeing to a high-profile, all-expenses-paid trip across the country isn't exactly a hardship, although getting along with an online influencer might be. But he doesn't plan on Delysia. She's smart, beautiful, and far more...everything...than he'd imagined.Fake relationship aside, neither of them is very good at...

"A summer holiday in a book... unforgettably exciting." Piers Torday"Lauren St John at her very best... a gripping adventure across stormy seas, stately homes and boarding schools, with a fabulous plotted mystery at its core. I couldn't put it down." Abi ElphinstoneA storm is coming. What will it take to survive? An exciting adventure set at sea, from the bestselling author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and Kat Wolfe Investigates.Twins Jess and Jude Carter live a dream life sailing from one exotic destination to the next with their guardian, Gabriel. But after Gabe vanishes and a storm smashes up their lives, they're left penniless and alone. When a wealthy, glamorous family offer them a home, everybody tells them they're the luckiest children in the world. But the Blakeneys' stately mansion is full of secrets – secrets that seem entangled with the twins' own fate. As they race to uncover the truth, Jess and Jude must...

The Most Elusive Assassin in the World Versus D.C. Homicide Detective Marko Zorn Washington, D.C. homicide detective Marko Zorn is investigating the murder of an actress—an old love—when he is assigned to protect the visiting prime minister of Montenegro, the beautiful Nina Voychek. Political enemies are planning her assassination—this, he knows—but now it's apparent that he, too, is a target. As he foils the initial attempts on his life, he pulls out all stops—deploying his sometimes nefarious resources—to hunt whoever is targeting him and prevent an international tragedy on American soil. Decoded messages, Supermax prisoner interviews, mafia lawyers, and an ancient Black Mountain curse swirl among the icons of D.C. Marko and his young partner, Lucy, face down what may be multiple assassins with diverging agendas. Or are they facing one assassin—the deadliest and most elusive on the international stage?Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and...

As a Roman gladiator and slave, vampire Hunter Pierce only knew death and destruction. Never love. Dr. Victoria Roberts only knew love and safety, never fear or death, until the day her life was shattered with a home invasion that destroyed her world. Now Hunter and Tori's worlds collide, with Blood Rogues continuing to menace both human and vampire alike. Tori is in danger and it's all Hunter's fault. To keep watch over the clever scientist, the vampire enlists her to aid in finding a cure for Nirvana, the dangerous poison rogue vampires are using to kill. When Tori is kidnapped, Hunter faces his corrupt former master and a race against the clock to save his own life. But can a vampire who has only watched out for himself risk his life, and his immortality, for the love of a human? Can a woman who has lost everything rebuild her shattered heart with a man who thinks he hasn't got one? Only love, trust,...

What happens when your enemy becomes your friend ... with benefits? Red, White and Royal Blue meets The Magicians in this surprising, wildly original and joyously funny LGBTQ YA novel set in a magical boarding school. Tim Te Maro and Elliott Parker – classmates at Fox Glacier High School for the Magically Adept – have never gotten along. But when they both get dumped the day before the big egg-baby assignment, they reluctantly decide to ditch their exes and work together. When the two boys start to bond over their magically enchanted egg-baby, they realise that beneath their animosity is something like friendship ... or physical attraction. Soon, a no-strings-attached hook-up seems like a good idea. Just for the duration of the assignment. After all, they don't have feelings for each other ... so what could possibly go wrong? From debut Kiwi author H.S. Valley, the latest winner of the Ampersand Prize, comes...