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Ein König. Eine Diebin. Ein tödlicher Deal. Lina ist eine Sturmkralle, eine Diebin und Assassine. Da wird ihre Gang von den Schwarzkranichen getötet und Lina muss für die Mörder arbeiten. Bis ihr nach einem Diebstahl Rui erscheint - der Herrscher der mächtigen Dokkaebi. Zur Strafe für ihre Tat entführt er Lina in sein Reich. Dort bietet Rui ihr jedoch einen Deal an: Gelingt es ihr, ihn innerhalb von vierzehn Tagen zu töten, lässt er sie gehen. Das Problem: Dokkaebi gelten als nahezu unsterblich. Und Lina kommt dem König näher als gedacht ... Tauche ein in die Welt dieser koreanischen Jugendfantasy mit prickelnder Romance! Sophie Kim entführt dich in ihrer fesselnden Fantasy-Trilogie in eine Welt, in der koreanische Sagenelemente auf die geheimnisvolle Welt der Diebe und Verbrecher treffen. Diese einzigartige Kombination aus koreanischer Mythologie und Sagenwelt mit einem fesselnden Einblick in das Leben der Diebe und Verbrecher schafft eine atemberaubende Kulisse für die Geschichte - mit einer toughen Protagonistin, spannenden Plottwists und einer Enemies-to-Lovers-Geschichte, von der man nicht genug bekommen kann. Herzklopfen garantiert!

***THE RECORD-BREAKING DEBUT AND INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***A stunning collector's edition and the perfect book for any dark fantasy lover.'A work of quite staggering ambition. Detailed world-building, intricate plot, Gothic claustrophobia, wraps the readers in its dark embrace' Daily Mail'Very readable' GuardianIn a world ruled by necromancers, a woman with missing memories threatens the dark order that keeps her captive - and the man sent to break her. Gothic in tone, epic in scope - this debut is destined to become a modern classic.Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner - of war and of her own fractured mind. The Resistance is crushed, her allies dead, her abilities suppressed.The world she knew is gone.Paladia's corrupt guild families and their necromancer overlords, aided by vile undead creatures now rule - and hold Helena captive.Resistance records claim she was a healer of little importance. Yet, Helena's inexplicable memory loss makes her enemies wonder: Is she truly insignificant, or do her missing memories conceal the Resistance's final secret?To uncover the truth, Helena is delivered into the hands of the High Reeve - Paladia's most feared and merciless necromancer.Trapped on his crumbling estate, she must fight to protect what remains of herself and unearth the secrets buried in her mind, her prison, and her captor . . . whatever the cost.'A superb dark fantasy novel set in a war torn world of black magic and alchemy' SunThis stunning special edition hardcover boasts a deluxe jacket with gold foil on the front, a vibrant full-colour illustration on the back, beautifully designed endpapers, a gold foil case stamp, and striking black-and-white interior art by acclaimed artist Avendell.

By #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café'Unputdownable, I devoured [it] within days... Dream Harbor is not short of a vibrant and hilarious cast of characters to help breathe life into the already charming town' ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Every book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone.When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in the Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Hazel can't understand it. As more secret codes appear between the pages, she decides to follow the trail of clues... she just needs someone to help her out.Gorgeous and outgoing fisherman, Noah, is always up for an adventure. And a scavenger hunt sounds like a lot of fun. Even better that the cute bookseller he's been crushing on for months is the one who wants his help!Hazel didn't go looking for romance, but as the treasure hunt leads her and Noah around Dream Harbor, their undeniable chemistry might be just as hot as the fresh-out-of-the-oven cinnamon buns the bookstore sells...The Cinnamon Bun Book Store is aSunday Times and USA Today bestselling cozy spicy romantic mystery with a HEA guaranteed!Tropes:- opposites attract- small town- forced proximity- he falls firstThe Dream Harbor Series- The Pumpkin Spice Café- The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore- The Christmas Tree Farm- The Strawberry Patch Pancake House- The Gingerbread Bakery- The Daisy Chain Flower Shop- The Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor (A Dream Harbor Novella - pre-order now)Readers have fallen for Laurie Gilmore'I absolutely loved this small town, cosy romantic and very steamy novel just as much as The Pumpkin Spice Cafe' ¿¿¿¿¿'Wonderful story with tears, laughter, mysteries, uncertainty and happiness' ¿¿¿¿¿'Compelling, cozy and delightful narrative' ¿¿¿¿¿'A charming small town romance with sizzling chemistry and plenty of spice' ¿¿¿¿¿'I LOVED THIS SO BAD. The vibes of the small town were immaculate' ¿¿¿¿¿'This book makes my heart happy!' ¿¿¿¿¿'The perfect kind of romance for me' ¿¿¿¿¿'Perfect for reading in the evening with a little fire going' ¿¿¿¿¿'I enjoyed this so much! Completely heartwarming and unputdownable, the steamy scenes were a bonus' ¿¿¿¿¿'[This] gave me everything I needed from an easy read and was the perfect addition to the Dream Harbor series' ¿¿¿¿¿'I read it in one sitting because I couldn't bear to put it down' ¿¿¿¿¿'Just the perfect amount of sugar and spice... a literal dream to read' ¿¿¿¿¿

***BRAND NEW JACKET!***A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win.The stunning, internationally bestselling sequel to Caraval.After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn't yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend's true name.The only chance of uncovering Legend's identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the competition once more. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice, but now the game is asking for more. If Tella can't fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend's name, she'll lose everything - maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever.The games have only just begun.*** Pre-order Stephanie Garber's magical new Caraval novella, Spectacular, now! ******************What readers have said about Legendary'Do you know what is an absolute magical delicious delight?! THIS BOOK''there is nothing quite like the amazement and sensational wonder of these books''Stephanie Garber is a master storyteller. Just like in the first book, Legendary's magic immediately ensnares the reader'

Prepare for one hell of a journey...'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE'I devoured it' REDOne of the BBC's 25 best books of 20252025's most unexpected love story is going to be hell in the new No.1 Sunday Times bestselling novel by R.F. Kuang.Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and - inconveniently - in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him.But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she's going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together.That's if they can agree on anything.Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?'Literary super-stardom doesn't seem too far out of her reach' THE HERALD'Mind-bending fantasy' GRAZIA

*This paperback edition features a gorgeous new cover design!* The games continue in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling fantasy Legendary, the mesmerising sequel to Caraval by Stephanie Garber. A HEART TO PROTECT. A DEBT TO REPAY. A GAME TO WIN.After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Tella has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett, from a disastrous arranged marriage. They should be celebrating, but Tella isn't free yet. She made a desperate deal with a mysterious criminal, and what she owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend's true name.The only chance of uncovering Legend's identity is to win Caraval, so Tella once again throws herself into the heart of the competition. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice, but now the game is asking for more.If she can't fulfil her end of the bargain and deliver Legend's name, she'll lose everything - maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever. **** Readers are enchanted by Legendary . . .'Do you know what is an absolute magical delicious delight?! THIS BOOK' 'There is nothing quite like the amazement and sensational wonder of these books' 'Stephanie Garber is a master storyteller. Just like in the first book, Legendary's magic immediately ensnares the reader'

"Twenty-three-year-old Meryn Cooper enlists in the army to save her kidnapped sister and is thrust into a ruthless competition known as the Bonding Trials, where she must survive long enough to form a bond with a direwolf"--

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR><BR>Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. <BR><BR>Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.<BR><BR>While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bitterness of betrayal, their love will not be the bringer of peace but rather the fuel that turns the Endless War into an inferno.<BR><BR>Includes bonus content from Lara's point of view, providing another perspective on the events of chapter 22<BR><BR>Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen's Bridge Kingdom series:<BR>THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE • THE TEMPEST BLADE

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother, and their forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms—from the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood.<BR><BR>A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs: The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever.<BR><BR>The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims Ahnna as a bride for its crown prince, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen—and to control the gold that comes with the throne.<BR><BR>Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell’s court is a dark underbelly of schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband but his infuriating half brother, James. And as she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince.<BR><BR>As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride . . . or as a blade.<BR><BR>Don’t miss any of Danielle L. Jensen’s Bridge Kingdom series:<BR>THE BRIDGE KINGDOM • THE TRAITOR QUEEN • THE INADEQUATE HEIR • THE ENDLESS WAR • THE TWISTED THRONE

From the bestselling author of The Spellshop comes the award-winning first book in an adult epic fantasy series of malevolent nature spirits, a young woman’s uncertain destiny, a deadly competition, and family found along the way—available in trade paperback for the first time.Everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river, the wind that exhales fresh snow . . .Only those spirits want to kill you.It’s the first lesson that every Renthian learns.What is a queen?In Renthia, the queen is the one human with enough magical power to prevent the spirits from destroying every man, woman, and child. For the very spirits the humans rely on to live—wood, earth, water, air, fire, and ice—at the same time possess an instinctual drive to exterminate them. The queen is chosen for her ability to control the spirits, but she is also mortal, so to ensure the humans’ survival, potential heirs to the queen’s role are rigorously trained to take her place. And there is concern that Fara, the current queen, is weakening.What is a champion?With the stakes literally life and death, competition at the academy is fierce and demanding. Years ago, spirits slaughtered almost everyone in her village until young Daleina was able to drive them off with power she didn’t know she possessed. Now struggling to equal the magical strength of her fellow trainees at the academy, she comes under the tutelage of a disgraced champion, Ven, who has spent his exile secretly fighting against the growing number of spirit attacks, and the mysterious healer Hamon.What is a family?Joining forces, they embark on a treacherous quest to find the source of the spirits’ restlessness—a journey that will test their courage and trust, and force them to stand together against both enemies and friends to save their land…before it’s bathed in blood.

Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always - always - guard your heart.Vampires meet The Hunger Games in the first book of the New York Times bestselling Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent, a heart-wrenching, epic fantasy of dark magic, bloodthirsty intrigue and enemies-to-lovers romance.<BR><BR>The adopted human daughter of the Nightborn vampire king, Oraya carved her place in a world designed to kill her. Her only chance to become something more than prey is entering the Kejari: a legendary tournament held by the goddess of death herself.<BR><BR>But winning won't be easy, pitting Oraya against the most vicious warriors from all three vampire houses. To survive, she will be forced to make an alliance with a mysterious rival.<BR><BR>Everything about Raihn is dangerous. He is a ruthless vampire, an efficient killer, an enemy to her father's crown - and her greatest competition. Yet, what terrifies Oraya most of all is that she finds herself oddly drawn to him.<BR><BR>But there's no room for compassion in the Kejari - and nothing more deadly than love . . .<BR><BR>The Serpent and the Wings of Night is the high-stakes first book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series, the bestselling TikTok sensation. Continue Oraya and Raihn's story in The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King.<BR>Readers are obsessed with the series . . .'Nothing could top this masterpiece'<BR><BR>'A romance that will leave you breathless'<BR><BR>'Hello new all-time favourite'<BR><BR>'The emotional rollercoaster was so worth it'<BR><BR>'Epic, beautiful, heartbreaking, soul-fixing story'<BR><BR>'A must-read'<BR><BR>'Believe the hype'<BR><BR>The Serpent and the Wings of Night was an instant No. 9 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller on 06/12/23.<BR>

A steamy and swoonworthy debut standalone novel in the iconic Formula 1 romance series from the bestselling author of The Fine Print and Love Redesigned.<BR><BR> Features an exclusive bonus chapter, limited to this paperback edition! <BR><BR>NOAH<BR> Maya Alatorre is the sister of my teammate . . . and my new obsession. Keeping my distance during the Formula 1 season should be easy, except I always find ways to see her: press tours, pre-race rituals, sponsor events and black-tie galas. The more time we spend together, the stronger my desire grows.<BR><BR> Sneaking around with her is one thing, but wanting more? Never going to happen. She might be a distraction dressed like a daydream, but no woman is worth risking the championship title over. Or so I thought.<BR><BR>MAYA<BR> Noah Slade is Formula 1 royalty and my brother’s biggest rival. When I’m invited to join my sibling while he competes for the World Championship, I promise to avoid Noah at all costs. Twenty-one races, two drivers who hate each other, and one forbidden attraction I can’t ignore.<BR><BR> Developing feelings for Noah wasn’t part of my plan. But then again, neither was anyone finding out. Turns out the man I was warned about happens to be the one I can’t stay away from – even if he breaks my heart once the season comes to an end.

A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything.<BR><BR>This is the hugely-anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, a cosy-fantasy triumph and a New York Times bestseller.<BR><BR>Arthur Parnassus has built a good life on the ashes of a bad one. He's headmaster at an orphanage for magical children, on a peculiar island, assisted by love-of-his-life Linus Baker. And together, they'll do anything to protect their extraordinary and powerful charges.<BR><BR>However, when Arthur is forced to make a public statement about his dark past, he finds himself fighting for those under his care. It's also a fight for the better future that all magical people deserve. Then when a new magical child joins their island home, Arthur knows they've reached breaking point. The child finds power in calling himself a monster, a name Arthur has tried so hard to banish to protect his children. Challenged from within and without, their volatile family might grow stronger. Or everything Arthur loves could fall apart.<BR><BR>Somewhere Beyond the Sea is a story of resistance, lovingly told, about the daunting experience of fighting for the life you want to live and doing the work to keep it.<BR><BR>Praise for The House in the Cerulean Sea:<BR><BR>'I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect' - V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue<BR><BR>'It will renew your faith in humanity' - Terry Brooks, author of the Shannara series<BR><BR>'A witty, wholesome fantasy that's likely to cause heart-swelling' - The Washington Post

USA TODAY BESTSELLER"A unique, delightful, hilarious, unputdownable romance… I’m wonderstruck by The Blonde Identity!" — Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisThe New York Times bestselling YA author of the beloved Gallagher Girls series bursts onto the adult scene with a fast-paced, hilarious road trip rom-com about a woman with amnesia who discovers she’s the identical twin sister of a rogue spy… and must team up with a rugged, grumpy operative to stay alive.It’s the middle of the night in the middle of Paris and a woman just woke up with no memory.She only knows three things for certain:1. She has a splitting headache.2. The hottest guy she has (probably) ever seen is standing over her, telling her to run.And oh yeah…3. People keep trying to kill her.She doesn’t know who. Or why. But when she sees footage of herself fighting off a dozen men there’s only one explanation: obviously. . . she’s a spy! Except, according to Mr. Hot Guy, she’s not. She’s a spy’s identical twin sister.Too bad the only person who knows she’s not the woman they’re looking for is this very grouchy, very sexy, very secret agent who (reluctantly) agrees to help her disappear. Which is easier said than done when a criminal organization wants you dead and every intelligence service in the world wants you caught.Luckily, no one is looking for a pair of lovesick newlyweds on their honeymoon. And soon they’re lying their way across Europe—dodging bullets and faking kisses as they race to unravel a deadly conspiracy and clear her sister’s name.But with every secret they uncover, the truth shifts, until she no longer knows who to trust: the twin she can’t remember or the mysterious man she can’t let herself forget…"Spies! Amnesia! And banter that’ll make you chant “Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!” No one writes an action rom-com quite like Ally Carter." – Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs

Las Vegas - Black Jack, Poker und Roulette - das zeichnet diese Stadt des ewigen Glücksspiels aus! Doch wenn das richtige Mädchen am Horizont auftaucht, dann geht es für die Rocker des Violent Outlaws Motorcycle Clubs um mehr, viel mehr. Zarte Lippen, wilde Zungen und heiße Küsse setzen das Herz jedes Outlaws in Flammen und das Spiel um das große Glück und die wahre Liebe beginnt. Denn wenn ein Biker erst mal die Frau fürs Leben gefunden hat, ist keine Gefahr zu groß und kein Einsatz zu hoch. Das Ziel ist immer klar: Eine Rockerhochzeit in Las Vegas!