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× Starling House : A Sunday Times bestseller and the perfect dark Gothic fairytale

by Alix E. Harrow (Author)

Format:

Hardback

320 pages

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Imprint:Tor

ISBN:9781529061123

Published:31 Oct 2023

Dimensions:241 x 166 x 34 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

A Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

‘Alix E. Harrow is an exceptional, undeniable talent’ - Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six

Step into Starling House – if you dare. Alix E. Harrow reimagines Beauty and the Beast in this gorgeously modern Gothic fantasy, perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Naomi Novik.

No one in Eden remembers when Starling House was built. But everyone agrees that it’s best to let the house – and its last, lonely heir – go to rot. Starling House is uncanny and ugly and fully of secrets, just like its heir.

Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses or brooding men, but it might be a chance to get her brother out of Eden. It feels dangerously like something she’s never had: a home. But Opal isn’t the only one interested in the house, or the horrors and wonders that lie beneath it.

If Opal wants a home, she’ll have to fight for it. She’ll have to dig up her family’s ugly history and let herself dream of a better future. She’ll have to go down, down into Underland, and claw her way back to the light.

This is a romantic and spellbinding Gothic fairytale from Hugo, Nebula and Locus Award-shortlisted Alix E. Harrow.

'Starling House is Alix E. Harrow’s greatest work yet' - Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning.

‘Gorgeous, poignant, and honest – an unforgettable read’ - Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter.

Readers love Starling House: 'This book is literally EVERYTHING TO ME'

'This was the perfect mix of fantasy and horror'' I will never not be swooning over this book!'

'10/10, no notes, will absolutely read again when I'm prepared to cry'

× One Dark Window : the gothic and spellbinding fantasy romance sensation

by Rachel Gillig (Author)

Series:The Shepherd King

Format:

Paperback / softback

432 pages

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Imprint:Orbit

ISBN:9780356519494

Published:29 Sep 2022

Dimensions:127 x 197 x 31 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

'Thick fog, shifting alliances and clever magic make the perfect backdrop for a sweeping romance - One Dark Window is enthralling from beginning to shocking end' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of For the Wolf.

ELSPETH NEEDS A MONSTER. THE MONSTER MIGHT BE HER. An ancient, mercurial spirit is trapped inside Elspeth Spindle's head - she calls him the Nightmare.

He protects her. He keeps her secrets. But nothing comes for free, especially magic.

When Elspeth meets a mysterious highwayman on the forest road, she is thrust into a world of shadow and deception. Together, they embark on a dangerous quest to cure the town of Blunder from the dark magic infecting it. As the stakes heighten and their undeniable attraction intensifies, Elspeth is forced to face her darkest secret yet: the Nightmare is slowly, darkly, taking over her mind.

And she might not be able to stop him. For fans of Uprooted and For the Wolf comes a gothic fantasy romance about a maiden who must unleash the monster within to save her kingdom. Praise for One Dark Window: 'An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth - Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep.

Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic'. An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge'. The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights' Publishers Weekly. 'A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer.

× Two Twisted Crowns : the instant NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestseller

by Rachel Gillig (Author)

Series:The Shepherd King

Format:

Paperback / softback

464 pages

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Imprint:Orbit

ISBN:9780356519500

Published:19 Oct 2023

Dimensions:126 x 198 x 30 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

'Enthralling from beginning to shocking end' Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of For the Wolf.

**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER**

In the luscious, dark conclusion to the series that began with One Dark Window, Elspeth must face the consequences of what she's wrought - perfect for readers of Hannah Whitten's For the Wolf and A Court of Thorns and Roses. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last, and most important one remains to be found: The Twin Alders. If they are going to find it before the Solstice and cure the kingdom of the dark magic infecting it, they will need to journey beyond the dangerous mist-cloaked forest that surrounds their kingdom.

And the only one who can lead them there is the monster that shares Elspeth's head. The Nightmare. And he's not eager to share any longer.

Praise for One Dark Window: 'An enchanting tale with sharp claws and teeth - Gillig's prose will pull you in and won't let you sleep. Pulse-pounding, darkly whimsical and aglow with treacherous magic, One Dark Window is everything I love in fantasy and more' Allison Saft, author of A Far Wilder Magic. 'A beautifully dark fairy tale of blood, rage and bitter choice, that whisked me away to mist-wreathed woods ripe with romance and menace' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer. 'An evocative tale of romance, mystery and alluring monsters, told in beautifully lush prose' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge. 'Steeped in brooding romance, twisted magic and nail-biting intrigue, One Dark Window snares readers in its deliciously dark spell and leaves them desperate for more. I couldn't put it down' Kat Delacorte, author of With Fire in their Blood. 'The steamy romance that emerges between Elspeth and Ravyn delights' Publishers Weekly.

× A Far Wilder Magic

by Allison Saft (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

384 pages

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Imprint:Orion Children's Books

ISBN:9781510110755

Published:17 Mar 2022

Dimensions:129 x 198 x 33 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

A MAGICAL SECRET. A MYTHICAL HUNT. AND A LOVE THAT COULD RISK EVERYTHING.

In the dark, gothic town of Wickdon, Maggie Welty lives in an old creaking manor. Maggie's mother is an alchemist who has recently left town, leaving Maggie with just her bloodhound for company. But when Maggie spots a legendary ancient fox-creature on her porch, her fate is changed forever.

Whoever tracks down and kills the hala in the Halfmoon Hunt will earn fame and riches - and if Maggie wins the hunt, she knows her mother will want to celebrate her. This is her chance to bring her home. But the rules state that only teams of two can join the hunt, and while Maggie is known as the best sharpshooter in town, she needs an alchemist.

Enter Wes Winters. He isn't an alchemist ... yet.

Fired from every apprenticeship he's landed, this is his last chance. Maggie and Wes make an unlikely team - a charismatic but troubled boy, and a girl who has endured life on the outskirts of a town that never welcomed her. But as the hunt takes over, the pair are drawn together as they uncover a darker magic that may put everything they hold dear in peril...

A rich and tender fantasy love story. Perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and Finbar Hawkins.

× Belladonna : The addictive and mysterious gothic fantasy romance not to be missed

by Adalyn Grace (Author)

Series:Belladonna

Format:

Paperback / softback

432 pages

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Imprint:Hodderscape

ISBN:9781529367263

Published:22 Jun 2023

Dimensions:129 x 197 x 29 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER

'Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT

'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCO The New York Times bestselling gothic, fantasy romance set in a world of wealth, desire and betrayal. Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it.

Orphaned as a child, Signa Farrow has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being - and each has met an untimely end. Her only remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove, an estate both glittering and gloomy. When a restless spirit appears claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes the Hawthornes could be in grave danger, and enlists the help of a surly stable boy to hunt down the killer.

But Signa's best chance of uncovering the murderer is an alliance with Death himself. And as the mystery unfurls, Signa realizes their growing connection may be more irresistible than she dared imagine . . .

READERS LOVE ADALYN GRACE 'One of my new favourites. I absolutely loved everything about this book' I LOVED this'.

'If you like gothic romance then this is for you'.

'Could not stop reading! Just when I thought I had it figured out - how grateful to find I was wrong. A great read!'

'My fave read of the year so far. I can't wait to read the second one'.

'This entire book was magic!! I haven't gotten gripped so wholly by a book in such a long time'.

'I tried to take my time and savour every second but I couldn't slow down, I needed to know what was going to happen'.

× Foxglove : The thrilling and heart-pounding gothic fantasy romance sequel to Belladonna

by Adalyn Grace (Author)

Series:Belladonna

Format:

Paperback / softback

480 pages

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Imprint:Hodderscape

ISBN:9781399705165

Published:25 Jul 2024

Dimensions:197 x 130 x 33 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER.

'Secrets, curses, mystery, romance, and Death!' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT.

'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCO.

The dangerous, seductive and suspenseful New York Times bestselling sequel to the Gothic fantasy romance Belladonna. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed.

And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life of the woman he loved many years ago . . . and now he's determined to have Signa for himself, no matter the cost. Signa and her cousin Blythe are certain that Fate can save Elijah Hawthorne from prison if they will entertain his presence.

But the more time the girls spend with Fate, the more frightening their reality becomes as Signa exhibits dramatic new powers that link her to Fate's past. With mysteries and danger around every corner, the cousins must decide if they can trust one another as they navigate their futures in high society, unravel the murders that haunt their family, and play Fate's unexpected games - all with their destinies hanging in the balance.

READERS LOVE ADALYN GRACE

'I adored this sequel! Belladonna instantly became one of my favourites and Foxglove has followed suit'.

'If you haven't already started reading this series, you're really missing out!'

'With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and unexpected twists, it's a must-read for fans of gothic romance and supernatural suspense'

'This series is a masterclass in historical romance done right'

'Words cannot describe how much I love this book series'.

'This second book is as immaculate as the first and I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it'

× Gothikana: A Dark Academia Gothic Romance

by RuNyx (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

Publisher:Rebellion Publishing Ltd.

Imprint:Solaris

ISBN:9781837860067

Published:16 Mar 2023

Dimensions:129 x 199 x 27 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

"If this is madness," she whispered almost against his lips, "drown me in it." Corvina Clemm is a woman with secrets. The last thing she expects to receive is an admission letter from the University of Verenmore, a place just as secretive. A castle atop a mountain, Verenmore is steeped in shadows, deceit and death, a place where students have been disappearing every five years for over a century.

As Corvina becomes caught up in unravelling the clues to solve the mystery, her path collides with Vad Deverell, her enigmatic professor. Vad, too, is a man with secrets. And he cannot allow Corvina to get close enough to discover what he hides.

But whenever she is near, his heart and soul yearn to possess her. As Corvina and Vad become more and more entangled, their passion for each other could be the very thing to solve the mystery of Verenmore – or it could bring them both down in flames.

× Lips Touch : An award-winning gothic fantasy short story collection

by Laini Taylor (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

288 pages

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Imprint:Hodder Paperback

ISBN:9781444731514

Published:23 Oct 2014

Dimensions:129 x 198 x 19 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

An award-winning short story collection from the author of the must-read DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE trilogy. In Victorian times, goblins offered sumptuous fruits in exchange for maidens' souls... and were usually successful.

But what does it take to tempt today's savvy young women? Discover the answer in GOBLIN FRUIT. In SPICY LITTLE CURSES a demon and the ambassador to Hell tussle over the soul of a beautiful English girl in India. Matters become complicated when she falls in love and decides to test the curse placed upon her.

And in HATCHLING, six days before Esme's fourteenth birthday, her left eye turns from brown to blue. She little suspects what the change heralds, but her small safe life begins to unravel at once. What does the beautiful, fanged man want with her, and how is her fate connected to a mysterious race of demons?

× A Dowry of Blood : THE GOTHIC SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

by S.T. Gibson (Author)

Format:

Paperback / softback

336 pages

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Imprint:Orbit

ISBN:9780356519319

Published:4 May 2023

Dimensions:126 x 197 x 27 (mm)

Pub. Country:United Kingdom

Country of Origin:GB

Description

THE GOTHIC TIKTOK SENSATION AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'A thrilling and seductive Gothic rife with spine-tingling tension and dark romance. A Dowry of Blood left me breathless' Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching.

This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . S.T. Gibson's sensational novel is the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.

Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets.

With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death.

A Dowry of Blood is a glittering tale of obsession, seduction and power as told through the letters of Dracula's first bride, Constanta.

Praise for A Dowry of Blood: 'Stunningly gorgeous and devastatingly romantic, you won't want to miss this one!' Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods.

'A delectable jewel of a tale, shimmering with dark, beautiful prose' Tori Bovalino, author of The Devil Makes Three.

'Dark, lush and heartrendingly romantic' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Lakesedge.

'A Dowry of Blood is an intoxicating perfume that lingers - an undying love story where beauty and horror clasp hands' Rachel Gillig, author of One Dark Window.

'A powerful tale of possession and liberation. This is a Dracula retelling unlike any other - undeniable and unforgettable' Rose Szabo, author of What Big Teeth.

'A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful' Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf.

'Atmospheric and lush. . . it will haunt you in the best possible way' Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart.

'A dark seductive tale. . . intermingling love, pain, fear and anger in mesmerizing prose' Publishers Weekly.

'Seductive, lyrical and rich with period detail . . . a dark triumph' Mary McMyne, author of The Book of Gothel.

'Mesmerizing prose. Thorny, fast-paced and unabashedly queer' Publishers Weekly.