Hell's Heart

'Powerfully written, tender. . . showcases the talent of this brilliant author' The Courier<BR><BR>Paris Daillencourt is a recipe for disaster.<BR><BR>Despite his passion for baking, constant self-doubt has left him a curdled, directionless mess. So, when his roommate enters him in Bake Expectations, the nation's favourite baking show, Paris is sure he'll be the first one sent home.<BR><BR>And yet, not only does he impress the judges and win week one's challenge - he also catches the eye of fellow contestant, Tariq Hassan. Sure, he's the competition, but he's also incredibly cute with more confidence than Paris could ever hope to have. <BR><BR>But when the show's vicious fanbase confirms his worst anxieties, neither his growing romance with Tariq nor his success in the competition can keep Paris's fear of failure from spoiling his happiness.<BR><BR> If Paris can find the strength to face the chorus of hecklers that live in his brain, he'll realise it's the sweet things in life that he really deserves.<BR><BR>Find out why readers are raving about Alexis Hall . . . <BR><BR>'The undisputed master of romantic comedy' Jenny Holiday<BR><BR>'Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!' Sonali Dev<BR><BR>'The writing is witty, and [the] chemistry is irresistible, but it's Hall's insights about trust and self-worth that set the story apart. This is a triumph' Publishers Weekly<BR><BR>'Hall does it again with this scrumptious, quietly subversive rom-com again . . . Hilarious, heartwarming, and grounded, Rosaline's story proves that happy endings look different from person to person' Publishers Weekly<BR><BR>'A tasty tale that most Bake Off fans could get their teeth into...' Sunday Post

Ein vorgetäuschter Gedächtnisverlust trifft auf echte Gefühle ...Am liebsten würde Sam Becker das Meeting mit seinem Boss absagen, weiß er doch, dass der mit ihm über mögliche Entlassungen in seinem Team sprechen will. Jonathan Forest ist attraktiv - keine Frage -, aber leider auch ein bisschen einschüchternd. Und als Sam sich während des Termins den Kopf stößt, nutzt er die Gelegenheit und tut das einzig "Logische": Er gibt vor, sein Gedächtnis verloren zu haben und sich deshalb auch nicht an ihr Gespräch erinnern zu können. Was zuerst wie eine gute Idee aussieht, entwickelt sich schnell zu einem Desaster, denn bei ihrer zweiten Chance, sich wirklich kennenzulernen, entdeckt Sam ganz neue Seiten an seinem verschlossenen Boss und beginnt, ungeahnte Gefühle für ihn zu entwickeln ..."Eine Enemies-to-Lovers-Romance zwischen Sunshine-Sam und Grumpy-Jonathan - Alexis Hall vermeidet trotz beliebter Tropes alle Klischees!" LIBRARY JOURNALDer neue charmante Roman von Erfolgsautor Alexis Hall

"Brilliance on every single page."-CHRISTINA LAUREN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend MaterialWhat if one impulsive lie gave you the second chance you never knew you needed?From USA Today bestseller Alexis Hall, 10 Things That Never Happened is a laugh-out-loud, slow-burn queer rom-com brimming with British wit, workplace tension, and unexpected heart.Sam Becker's job isn't glamorous, but the quirky team he manages feels like home. Even his boss, the cold and calculating Jonathan Forest, has become a part of his strange little routine. Then comes a clumsy accident, a panicked lie about amnesia, and one very guilty billionaire whose icy exterior starts to thaw.Jonathan shows up with soup, softness, and something dangerously close to care. As Sam fakes forgetfulness to keep the peace, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore. But a relationship built on a lie can only last so long and Sam's running out of time to tell the truth.A delightfully fun spinoff to the bestselling London Calling series, this witty, emotionally layered romance delivers on the tension of enemies-to-lovers, the comfort of found family, and the quiet thrill of discovering someone might actually see you."The apotheosis of the rom-com."-Entertainment Weekly, A+ Review, for Boyfriend Material"Delicious, ridiculous, and often poignant." -Talia Hibbert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Husband Material"Every once in a while you read a book that you want to SCREAM FROM ROOFTOPS about. I'm screaming, people!"-Sonali Dev, award-winning author, for Boyfriend Material

A feel-good queer romantic comedy that New York Times and USA Today bestselling author CHRISTINA LAUREN calls "hilarious, witty, tender, and stunning."Luc needs a fake boyfriend. Oliver needs a date. It's the perfect plan... until real feelings get involved.Luc O'Donnell is a certified disaster. Tabloid drama, a wayward rock-star dad, and a trail of messy relationships have left his public image in ruins. The fix? A staged romance with the most respectable man he knows: Oliver Blackwood-uptight, principled, and infuriatingly perfect.It's supposed to be fake. Neither of them expects the awkward photo ops and staged brunches to turn into something that feels real. But as the lines blur, and secrets slip through carefully built walls, Luc must face the question he's always avoided: what if someone could love him-exactly as he is?You'll love its brilliantly British rom-com voice, full of sharp humor and emotional vulnerability and authentic LGBTQIA+ representation. It's perfect for fans of Red, White & Royal Blue and The Charm Offensive, with its grumpy/sunshine dynamics and slow-burn chemistry."It's a fun, frothy quintessentially British romcom about a certified chaos demon and a stern brunch daddy with a heart of gold faking a relationship."-New York Times bestselling author Talia HibbertAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTHNamed a best book of the year by Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Washington Post, and more!

From the USA Today bestselling author of Boyfriend Material and Husband Material comes the third in a charming new adult romance series. Get ready for a delectable LGBTQIA+ romcom with all the cosy charm of The Great British Bake Off!<BR><BR>***<BR><BR>Audrey Lane is perfectly fine. Really. So what if she left her high-powered job as a Very Important Journalist - and her even higher-powered long-term girlfriend - to live a quiet life as a reporter for the second-biggest newspaper in Shropshire? And so what if she keeps hearing that same higher-powered long-term now-ex-girlfriend in her head night and day, constantly judging just how small Audrey's allowed her life to become?<BR><BR>She's fine. She's happy. She's perfectly within her groove. Do not-in-their-groove people get weekday drunk and impulsively apply for the UK's most beloved baking show?<BR><BR>All right, so maybe she's not completely fine, but being on Bake Expectations is opening her world again in ways she never anticipated. First through fellow contestant Doris, whose personal story of queer love during WW2 captures Audrey's heart, imagination and journalistic interest like nothing has in ages. <BR><BR>Then through Jennifer Hallet, the most foul-tempered (and fouler-mouthed) producer, woman, and menace Audrey has ever met. Jennifer should be off-limits, but her fire lights something unexpected inside of Audrey, making her want to burn back a million times brighter. A million times hotter. A million times more herself than she's been in a long, long time.<BR><BR>Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot is a heartwarming story of triumphant love, and a must-read cosy romcom that will have readers and Bake Off fans grinning from ear to ear.<BR><BR>Tropes<BR>Grumpy x Sunshine<BR>Queer Romance<BR>Found Family<BR>LGBTQ+<BR><BR>Don't miss the rest of the Winner Bakes All series:<BR>Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake<BR>Paris Daillencourt Is About to Crumble<BR>Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot

A nobleman must work with a dashing soldier to save his sister from a mystical bargain gone awry in this irresistible Regency romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material - perfect for fans of Bridgerton.<BR><BR>It is the year 1815 and Mr. John Caesar is determined to help his younger sister, Mary, successfully enter London society. A high-stakes endeavour at the best of times, this task is made slightly more difficult by his family's non-traditional background, the pernicious whims of the ton, and the ever-present complication of living in a world full of scheming fairies and capricious gods. <BR><BR>When Mary is cursed by the fair folk, John sets out to save her. This choice throws him into the path of Captain Orestes James - the handsome up-from-the-ranks hero of Wellington's armies - and his ragtag band of misfits.<BR><BR>Together, they must venture into a vicious world of fey bargains and sacrificial magic as they draw ever closer to rescuing Mary.<BR><BR>But while John is no stranger to casual dalliances with soldiers, he's never expected one to last - or wanted one to - until now.<BR><BR>Praise for Mortal Follies: <BR><BR>'Part historical, part fantasy, all top-notch queer romance'<BR>KIRKUS REVIEWS<BR><BR>'All the interpersonal drama of Jane Austen meets all the complex treachery of Greek mythology'<BR>PUBLISHERS WEEKLY<BR><BR>'Whimsically wonderful, witty writing that evokes Oscar Wilde'<BR>BOOKLIST

Gesucht: Fake-Boyfriend. Möglichst perfekt und skandalfreiMit einem berühmten Vater, der mit seinen Eskapaden immer wieder für Schlagzeilen sorgt, steht auch Luc O'Donnell im Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Als die Klatschpresse wieder mal negativ über ihn berichtet, droht er seinen Job bei einer Wohltätigkeitsorganisation zu verlieren. Um sein Image aufzupolieren, macht Luc sich auf die Suche nach einem respektablen Fake-Freund und findet schnell die ideale Besetzung für die Rolle: Oliver Blackwood - Anwalt, Vegetarier und so skandalfrei, wie es nur geht. Die beiden beschließen, der Welt das perfekte Paar vorzuspielen, und obwohl sie nicht unterschiedlicher sein könnten, merken sie bald, dass nicht alles bloß vorgetäuscht ist ..."Diese Geschichte ist etwas Besonderes. Phänomenal!" PUBLISHERS WEEKLYAuftakt der romantischen Liebesgeschichte rund um Luc und Oliver