Forbidden Romance

His grandfather had been a Catholic priest. A story in seven words, and his life the unsolved mystery. Rome, 1953. David is young, handsome, charismatic, and sworn to celibacy. He is freshly ordained and about to return to England to begin life as a priest. Devotion to God is all he's ever known, and all he thinks he ever will....

A marriage forged in blood. A kingdom bathed in silence. And a princess who refuses to break. When Princess Mireille is wed to a foreign king with cold eyes and colder intentions, she expects distance, perhaps cruelty, not chains. Kept imprisoned within her own kingdom’s walls, she learns her father’s past sins are not easily buried. But neither is she....

She’s the one girl I can’t have, and the only one I want … A notorious ladies' man falls first – and falls hard – for his best friend's sister. Welcome to Magnolia Falls, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver, Lucy Score, and B.K. Borison! Forbidden King Saylor Woodson is my best friend's little sister, and she's completely off-limits. We...

The gripping historical novel from Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mercies. The Dance Tree is the perfect book club read, as seen on BBC Two's Between the Covers. 'I absolutely loved this book' - Elodie Harper, author of The Wolf Den Lisbet is pregnant, and frightened she will lose this child, too, when the arrival of...

Undoubtedly the greatest love story ever written, Romeo and Juliet has spawned a host of imitators on stage and screen and been adapted countless times. A young man and woman meet by chance and instantly fall in love. But their families are bitter enemies, and in order to be together the two lovers must be prepared to risk everything. Set...

A marriage forged in blood. A kingdom bathed in silence. And a princess who refuses to break. As the king’s illegitimate daughter, Princess Mireille has spent her whole life scorned by the court, her fate never her own, even now as she’s forced into marriage with the infamous conqueror threatening her kingdom’s borders. She expects distance, perhaps even cold civility...

Discover the power – and the danger – that lies within Mazrovia. Torn between the castle and the forest, can Queen Elka save her people without betraying her heart? After the heart-pounding conclusion to Forest of Hearts, Elka now rules Mazrovia, but her heart lies in the forest with Kaz. Elka's place on the throne is precarious; there are threats...

Atonement meets Weyward in this striking historical debut from new talent Laura Evans, about queer love, privilege, and the intoxicating dangers of embracing the wild . . . Suffolk, 1937. During a sweltering heatwave, preparations for a party are in full swing at Snare House. The Winthers' only daughter, Joanie, is returning from a summer abroad before starting university. Only...

Vampires and vaqueros face off on the Texas-Mexico border in this supernatural western from the author of The Hacienda. Nena knows a thing or two about monsters—as the daughter of a rancher in Mexico, her home has long been threatened by tensions with Anglo settlers from the north. But something more sinister lurks near the ranch at night, something that...

A rediscovered classic memoir - the scintillatingly witty account of one extraordinary woman's life during a turbulent century 'A voice so vivid it seems impossible that it should ever have been forgotten' – Evening Standard 'An effervescent and irreverent feat of recollection and imagination' – Wall Street Journal We all know families that are poor but 'respectable'. Mine, in contrast,...

Never the Roses is the third in the Rats trilogy, where international bestseller James Herbert's Domain pits man against mutant rats, who are back with a vengeance. The long-dreaded nuclear conflict has left the city torn apart, shattered, and its people destroyed or mutilated beyond hope. For just a few, survival is possible only beneath the wrecked streets—if there is...

Two storm chasers find a love that could blow them away in this electric debut romance. Wedding photographer Sloane Michaels spends most of her year chasing brides, but she lives for the six weeks each spring she chases tornadoes instead. When a prestigious nature magazine announces a storm-cover contest, Sloane knows winning could be her best chance to break into...

In this thrilling and sensuous dark academia fantasy, an ambitious graduate student and her advisor dive into studying a taboo branch of magic, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Addictive, thought-provoking, and extremely hot - L. K. Steven, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Silvercloak Saltburn meets Babel . . . Dark academia, romance, and fantasy join forces...

A time of war. A time of change. A time to live like there’s no tomorrow . . . 1918: Freddie was destined for a different life, determined to make his fortune in the plantations of Ceylon. But just as the Great War comes to an end, the eldest brother and heir to Coombe Hall, Edward, doesn’t return. Torn between...

Fallen Stars is the second book in the Sunday Times bestselling celestial Heavenly Bodies series from TikTok romantasy phenomenon Imani Erriu. Never make a bargain with a god. Elara is vengeful. Enzo is trapped between the realms of life and death, and her enemy has vanished, taking her love's only connection to the waking world with him. But there is...

The Keys of the Kingdom is the unforgettable story of the Reverend Francis Chisholm and his fight against the snares of the world he has given up. One of Cronin's most famous characters, we follow Chisholm from Scotland to China over the course of six decades as he tries to find the true path for himself and the church. Guided...

For her, he would risk everything… The fan-favourite series by the queen of dark Mafia romance returns with new exclusive content. Notorious Mafia enforcer Maximo DiMarco has always been Joey Moretti's protector – her brothers’ best friend… and secret crush. With the body of a god and the mind of a devil, he’s the only one who sees the real...

‘Captivating…[a] sparkling gem of a story’ DAISY WOOD A hidden jewel. A buried past. A secret waiting to break free. India, 1947: Celia Fforbes-Whyte remembers little about her beloved mother, but she will never forget how the family’s prized diamond, the Chamakta Sitara, glistened at her throat. The diamond has been part of the family for as long as she...

When Nanami inherits a shrine, it comes with divine powers and a hot fox spirit! Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity....

Perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey, Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Last Lifeboat A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read, Irish Times Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles. But...

From the internationally bestselling author of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent is a dark fantasy romance filled with heart-pounding romance, vengeful gods, and betrayal. She was commanded to kill him with a single strike to the heart. She didn’t expect her own to betray her. Sylina is a dedicated acolyte of...

'A scorching love story' - Cosmopolitan The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller! Firebird is a dark, brooding romantasy from Juliette Cross, full of enemies-to-lovers steam. It is the first fiery book in the The Fire That Binds dark romantasy series. A CONQUEROR CAPTIVATED . . . Julian Dakkia, Roman general and nephew to the emperor, has played his role well. Yet,...

A brand-new scorching contemporary romance series by USA Today bestselling author Sara Cate. His praise is forbidden—his touch irresistible Jack St. Claire is desperate. A grieving single father, he buries himself in his work—running a brand-new kink club in Paris. Instead of handling his grief, he's built a fortress around his heart, and it's time he hired someone to help...

A perfect blend of scorching-hot tension and sweet romance… a must-read for fairytale fans! – Elizabeth Helen, author of TikTok sensation, Bonded by Thorns, on A Curse of Blood and Wolves A brand new spicy romantic fantasy for 2025 ‘Tell me,’ he choked out. ‘Tell me what you would do to me.’ There’s nothing that Phoebe wants more than her...

The catch of the day is her brother's best friend. What happens when the cute mountain man you made out with in an ice fishing shack turns out to be your brother's best friend?A whole lot of awkward, that's what.Maggie's mind is reeling when she discovers the guy she became tangled up with at Marv's Bait & Tackle isn't a...

‘One of the great novels of the past half century’ GARTH GREENWELL A rediscovered queer classic: the subversive, blazingly beautiful oddball romance between an ageing trans woman and a young revolutionary by a Latin American icon It is spring 1986 and Santiago's streets are aflame with protests against the dictator Augusto Pinochet. From her lavishly decorated hovel, the Queen of...

A powerful YA romance about the forbidden love between a girl and a fallen angel. Perfect for fans of the Twilight series, eagerly awaiting Midnight Sun! Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or not, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be...

☽ Raeve and Kaan will return in the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling phenomenon, When The Moon Hatched. Prepare for more danger, magic, romance and dragons! ☽ The #1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons… Discover the phenomenon everyone's falling for:...

Labyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast in this spellbinding, sexy romantasy debut about a woman with a broken heart, the seductive immortal who imprisons her, the magical labyrinth that may be her salvation, and the dangerous attraction that could destroy them both. Her freedom or her heart … in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one forever. When a brutal betrayal leaves...

Every good hero needs a villain! Explore the hidden world of magnetic and mysterious villains, often cast aside and misunderstood in tales of mythology and folklore. Through the pages of Queer Villains of Myth and Legend, discover a diverse community of fascinating characters, ranging from seductive and cunning to powerful and awe-inspiring. Experience the dark allure of Circe and Medusa...

‘What a page turner!' Daisy Wood, author of The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris 'A delicious Art Deco novel with a delightfully acerbic heroine.' Marius Gabriel, author of The German Daughter 'Original and immersive.' Eva Glyn, author of An Island of Secrets In a bookshop nestled in the sprawling streets of Lisbon, a shopkeeper leads a double life… Looking for a...

When a burned book falls into the hands of a young bookbinder, she uncovers a tale of forbidden love, a fortune lost … and murder – which puts her own life in jeopardy. Fans of The Shadow of the Wind and The Thirteenth Tale will love this thrilling historical novel, with an intriguing mystery, which is perfect for lovers of...

A dark contemporary romance from viral BookTok and USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire, featuring reimagined characters from popular fairy tales and other stories. He wants revenge, but he wants her more... James has always had one agenda: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter's twenty-year-old daughter Wendy shows up in James's bar, he sees his way in. Seduce the...

A dark contemporary romance from viral BookTok and USA Today bestselling author Emily McIntire, featuring reimagined characters from popular fairy tales and other stories. He’s the prince of La Cosa Nostra. She’s the witch who steals his heart. Venesa Andersen has never been good. She wasn’t good enough for her parents, and she isn’t good enough for the gangster uncle...

Two outcasts find themselves at the centre of world-altering change in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles. In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power and...

KATE I tore out of rehab to win my husband back. It'll work, too. He just needs to see that I'm clean, that I'm on my feet again. Until that happens, though, I've only got one guy in my corner—Beck, my husband's best friend, who takes me in against his will and keeps me sane. Living with Beck is easier...

From TikTok sensation and bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series comes this Norse-inspired fantasy romance, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Katee Robert, and Sarah J Maas. A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling...

Broken by Daylight by Elizabeth Helen is a captivating Beauty and the Beast fantasy romance retelling. A deadly war. A stolen princess. A separation of mates. A secret unearthed. War has come to the Enchanted Vale. The forces of the Below have enacted their evil plan and both the Spring and Summer Realm are now under their influence. Will Autumn...