Lucy is the founder of The Hope-Filled Family, a ministry encouraging Christian parents, carers and all those investing in the younger generation. She is the author of several books for adults and children, including Busy Family Devotional and the Mighty Girl, Mighty God series. She is mum to four children ages 11 to 16, who arrived by birth and adoption, and is married to Al, a church leader in York, England.

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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

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A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

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Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

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A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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Alyssa Day

For a hundred years, Altarra has burned. Corvynne, the goddess of war, has conquered kingdom after kingdom, leaving only ruin in her wake. Every prophecy says the same thing—nobody can defeat her. 
 
And after a century of failure, someone finally takes that literally. 
 
When the goddess Artemisen chooses Soli Graymind—a young woman who has spent her life believing she doesn’t matter—to lead one last, desperate quest, the world laughs. But Soli won't be alone. She's joined by an unlikely group of companions, all of whom harbor deadly secrets: 
 
A prince determined to win back his kingdom. 
A thief with a plan to go his own way. 
A sorcerer whose magic is unreliable. 
A warrior with a hidden agenda. 
A noble with a mysterious past. 
And two soldiers whose loyalty to a tyrant king may outweigh their dedication to the quest. 
 
Together, they are Altarra’s last chance. 
 
And if they have any chance to succeed, they need to believe that being a "nobody" is more powerful than anyone imagines—including themselves.

Nobody's Quest

Mai Corland

After her father's untimely death, Kerasea becomes High Priestess of the Temple of Truth and the people of Pryor look to her for guidance. What they don't know is that she is hiding a secret which could bring the regime down. 
 
Praetorian and revered soldier, Matelo, lost everything at the hands of Kerasea's father. Years later, he still seeks revenge. 
 
When the beheaded body of a Senator is found with the ceremonial dagger of the temple beside him, Kerasea and Matelo's paths become inextricably linked. 
 
And they set off on a path neither would expect

Verity Guild

Devney Perry

Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. 
 
I’m lost. Terrified. Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. 
 
It’s my turn to become the Guardian. 
 
Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. That night, when I learn the real meaning of fear and the depth of my own strength. 
 
Everyone wants me to be something I’m not a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? 
 
What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love? 
 
For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. 
 
It’s time to discover the monster within.

Rites of the Starling

Shanora Williams

After a dark sorcerer curses her sister, Zaira must find a way to save her only living relative before they die. In order for that to happen, she has to enter a deadly temple no man has ever survived to reach the Prosperity Stone. 
 
As a mere mortal in Thelanor living amongst magic wielders and beasts who blend in with their society, it seems there’s no way she can survive such a mission. 
 
That is until she stumbles across Thane Valkor, a mysterious, brooding man of few words. One look at Thane and not only does Zaira feel an irritatingly profound connection to him, but she comes to the realization that he is exactly the person she needs in order to save her sister’s life.

Mayhem and the Mortal

Melissa de la Cruz

DISCOVER THE SWOON-WORTHY ROMANTASY FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 
 
Don’t miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for any book lover. 
 
'If sarcasm were a sword, Aren Bellamore would rule the world. Delightfully sharp, emotionally rich, and a damn good time' Lauren Oliver, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Delirium trilogy 
 
She’s a barmaid who doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He’s a prince cursed to live one. 
 
Aren Bellamore has no interest in being anyone’s princess. She’s too busy running the Raven’s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted marriage proposals, and dreaming of escape. But when a brush with death and a dangerously handsome stranger upend her life, Aren finds herself bound to a bargain that could change everything. 
 
Prince Dietan has carried the cursed Rings of Fate ancient weapons of devastating power since childhood. The magic is killing him, and the enemies are closing in. To make the journey to reverse his curse, he needs a bride to hide his secrets. Aren wants freedom. Pretending to be his fiancée should give them both what they want. 
 
But as their perilous journey pits them against political schemes, monstrous Kilandrar, and a growing attraction neither can deny, the line between make-believe and destiny begins to blur. And the fate of two kingdoms may depend on whether a cynical barmaid and a cursed prince are willing to risk their hearts. 
 
Perfect for readers who love the wit of The Princess Bride, the adventure of classic fantasy quests, and romances that balance danger with delicious banter

Rings of Fate

H. Leighton Dickson

She survived the wreck. Now she’s bound to a ship that shouldn’t exist - and a captain she can’t resist… 
"Dickson’s novel keeps readers on the edge of their seats with morally gray characters, action, and wonderful worldbuilding; perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Erin Morgenstern." Library Journal, starred review 
 
 Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have gift for any book lover. 
–A war-scarred mage. A sentient ship. A secret that could drown empires. 
When Ensign Bluemage Honor Renn is rescued from the wreckage of her first naval post, she expects death or disgrace. Instead, she wakes aboard the Touchstone, a mythic vessel whispered of in dockside ballads and royal war rooms alike. 
With a crew of misfits. A mysterious, elven captain. And a mission tied to the Dreadwall, the crumbling barrier that has kept the Overland and Nethersea from open war for a hundred years. 
But the tragedy that sank her last ship didn’t just take lives.It left something behind. 
Now Renn carries a secret everyone wants. A magik that’s chimeric, arcane...and slowly killing her. But the captain’s mission may be her only chance to survive, even if he still doesn’t trust her. 
Caught between privateers, princes, and spies, Renn knows each choice could sink her future?or set the sea on fire. 
Ship of Spells is perfect for readers who crave the raw grit of Arya Stark, the world-building of Samantha Shannon, and the slow-burn tension of enemies who should never trust or want each other. 
Tropes: 
<ul><li>Enemies to Lovers</li><li>Slow-Burn</li><li>High-Stakes Quest</li><li>Found Family</li><li>Forced Proximity </li></ul> 
'In this jam-packed nautical romantasy, Dickson conjures up an intricate world of seaborne wonders and terrors, populated by colorful characters and maritime' Publishers Weekly

Ship of Spells

Abigail Owen

The gods want her dead...Hades will bury them. 
 
You’d think I’d have learned by now: 
Don’t mouth off to deities. 
Don’t fall for the King of the Underworld. 
And definitely don’t get dragged into a divine death match where I’m the cursed mortal prize. 
 
But here I am trapped in Tartarus, humanity’s worst pit stop, squaring off against monsters who make the gods look merciful. Titans, twisted by centuries of rage and ruin, are sealed behind seven ancient locks. 
 
And guess what? 
 
I'm the key.

The Things Gods Break

The gods love to play with us mere mortals. And every hundred years, we let them… 
 
I have never been favored by the gods. Far from it, thanks to Zeus. 
 
Living as a cursed office clerk for the Order of Thieves, I just keep my head down and hope the capricious beings who rule from Olympus won't notice me. Not an easy feat, given San Francisco is Zeus' patron city, but I make do. I survive. Until the night I tangle with a different god. 
 
The worst god. Hades. 
 
For the first time ever, the ruthless, mercurial King of the Underworld has entered the Crucible - the deadly contest the gods hold to determine a new ruler to sit on the throne of Olympus. But instead of fighting their own battles, the gods name mortals to compete in their stead. 
 
So why in the Underworld did Hades choose me - a sarcastic nobody with a curse on her shoulders - as his champion? And why does my heart trip every time he says I’m his? 
 
I don’t know if I’m a pawn, bait, or something else entirely to this dangerously tempting god. How can I, when he has more secrets than stars in the sky? 
 
Because Hades is playing by his own rules…and Death will win at any cost.

The Games Gods Play

Long ago, the gods unleashed monsters to remind us of our insignificance. 
 
But I didn’t need a deity to tell me I was powerless. Being a princess had never been more than a performance. 
 
Until the day an infamous monster hunter sailed to our shores. The day I married a stranger, signed a magical treaty, and set off across the continent to the most treacherous kingdom in all the realm. 
 
That was the day I learned that not all myths are make-believe. 
 
And that the only way to kill the monsters we fear was to become one . . .

Shield of Sparrows

Lou Baudelaire

Hallowed

Don't miss the exhilarating conclusion to the instant #1 New York Times bestselling series. This is Percy Jackson for adults with a slow burn romance between a contestant and Hades himself.

The Wrath Gods Reap

Tracy Wolff

Double Double

Jennifer Estep

When a master thief attempts to steal a world-changing relic, she is forced to confront her forbidden power—and the man determined to kill her for it, in the new Robin Hood-inspired romantasy from NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

Queen of Foxes

Natalia Hernandez

After the death of his estranged grandfather, historian Santiago discovers he is the last member in a line of guardians sworn to protect the final resting place of Atahualpa, the last Incan emperor. 
 
Dragged into a world of treasure hunters and grave robbers, Santiago must team up with beautiful and mysterious adventurer Allie Palacios to delve into the secrets of his ancestors and find the lost tomb before it's too late. 
 
Can the pair outwit ruthless criminals, navigate dangerous terrain, and contend with the supernatural forces which stand in their path before an ancient Inca curse is unleashed upon the world?

The Lost Guardian

Alexis Calder

Life has never been easy for Nia, and has been even harder since her sister, Yamara left in search of safety for them both. But after a surviving a brutal attack Nia finds something far more terrifying – an execution notice for her sister.She won’t let her sister die. 
 
When Nia vows to travel to the capital she meets a ruthless bounty hunter. They team up and must battle bandits, monsters and the searing heat.But soon Nia learns that there is more evil lurking. And that her secret, if ever revealed, could destroy everything . . .

Six Bullets and A Crown

Geneva Lee

Arden Icaros is heir to one of Antares' most powerful bloodlines, until she fails to complete the sacred ritual meant to grant her power, and is marked as a harbinger of war. Placed in the custody of Bishop, a ruthless military general, the two form an uneasy truce when the King is murdered by the Heart Collector, a shadowy figure intent on bringing war to the land. Their alliance soon sparks a deeper attraction, but when destructive secrets are revealed, Arden is confronted with a terrible choice that will change everything. . .

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Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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A Guide For the Curious

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