Romantasy (Fantasy Romance)

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries meets The House in the Cerulean Sea in this delightful cozy fantasy debut in which one governess, her three odd, young pupils, and their village full of secret faeries must band together to stop the local railway from expanding and unwittingly destroying their magical home. In a quiet glen beyond the reach of the railway...

The searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome betrayal by the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the No. 1 Sunday Times...

Glorious - Ben Aaronovitch, author of the Rivers of London series Set in the world of BookTok sensation Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree's Bookshops & Bonedust is a cosy fantasy about the power of good bookshops, great friends, and the unexpected choices along the way. First loves. Second-hand books. Epic adventures. Viv's career with the renowned mercenary company Rackam's Ravens...

These fascinating cousins share a secret that’s been handed down through generations — a secret that sets them apart... Captivated His interest in her was purely professional...or so he told himself. Nash Kirkland had sought out Morgana Donovan, self-proclaimed witch, to help him research his latest screenplay. The hardheaded sceptic didn’t believe for a minute that Morgana was what she...

A horrifying secret rises in the aftermath of an archangelic war in New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh's deadly and beautiful Guild Hunter world... The Archangel of Death and the Archangel of Disease may be gone, but their legacy of evil lives on—especially in Africa, where the shambling, rotting creatures called the reborn have gained a glimmer of vicious...

Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, launches a new trilogy of magic and mayhem with this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artefacts and ancient mysteries, and one woman’s quest to seize a final chance at glory… A pirate of infamy and one of the most storied and scandalous captains to sail the seven seas, Amina...

AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. The stunning conclusion to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other! 1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, her mother's betrayal, and when Tio...

Halloween and Christmas collide in the sweetest, sexiest crossover romcom of the year! Two royal princes, one fake competition - but will it be trick...or treat? Coal might be the Prince of Christmas but, honestly, he'd rather skip it this year. Wouldn't you when your father, the reigning Santa, has turned it into nothing more than the family's latest PR...

A TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! Return to the realm of gods and legends, magic and romance. Praise for the world of the Celestial Kingdom duology: ‘Epic, romantic, and enthralling . . . I love this book.’ Stephanie Garber, #1 bestselling author of the Caraval series ‘As gripping as it is exquisite.’ Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of...

The fourth book in the Shadows & Crowns series, with over 4.4M views on TikTok. Gods have fallen. A queen is rising. And the world will never be the same. The throne of the Kethran Empire lies empty, its ruler now a god bringing darkness and chaos to the world. The line between the divine and mortal realms is blurring....

From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, Fall of Ruin and Wrath is a scorching romance with high stakes, breathtaking magic and a searing enemies-to-lovers romance. She lives by her intuition. He feeds on her pleasure . . . *Content Advice: This book is an adult romance novel containing mature themes and explicit...

Fates will collide in the final book in the sensational Fate & Flame series—a slow burn fantasy romance with over 18M views on TikTok from the author of The Simple Wild. Prophecy always finds a way. The will of the fates has come to pass. Monsters swarm from the depths, while dragons soar overhead. And the throne of Islor lies...

It's her eighteenth birthday, and Lady Truthful Newington—nicknamed 'Newt'—is dreaming of her debut in London, where the streets are filled with eligible young men and magic. Coming of age, she is also to inherit the Newington Emerald, a dazzling gem of mysterious power, last worn by her late mother. When the Emerald is stolen in a magic-infused storm, Newt will...

Black Hearted is an inter-connected romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas. With the curse threatening to destroy not only Faerie but Ethereum as well, the last princess of Faerie must work with one of the dark Ethereum lords to end the curse once and for all… or die trying. Perfect for fans of: Enemies to Lovers 🖤 Only...

The most dangerous dragon is the one who's been caged... Airk Azdajah, the rightful High King of all dragon shifters, spent half a millennium being tortured by the false High King Pytheios. Airk was kept alive barely and unable to shift because of a curse: the man who kills Airk will be consumed in his own fire. Upon his escape,...

From breakout TikTok sensation Jeneane O'Riley comes the second book in the Infatuated Fae series, full of forbidden enemies-to-lovers romance, twisty betrayals, and fairy tale magic. Love that won't die. Vengeance to be wrought. Three families forever changed. Finally reunited with her family in the Seelie Realm, Caly struggles to come to terms with all she had to give up...

The final book in the epic romantic fantasy series Shadows & Crowns. The epic conclusion to the Shadows & Crowns series. Cassia Greythorne has survived battles with gods and monsters, and the crown is in her grasp. But the power of the dark god Malaphar grows ever stronger, threatening the future of their world before her reign has even begun....

The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller A sparkling debut fantasy with Celtic tones set on the magical isle of Cadence, where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan. Enchantments run deep on the magical Isle of Cadence. The capricious spirits that live there find mirth in the lives of the humans who...

Pre-order this charming, cosy romantasy now! ‘The cutest cosy fantasy’ – reader review When Saphira opens her cafe welcoming pet baby dragons, she isn’t expecting it to be quite so hard to keep the fires burning. But her young dragon patrons keep incinerating her furniture, which means selling coffee isn’t covering all her costs. Local heart-throb Aiden is a gardener,...

Aleese Lin’s delightful, spooky—or Spük-y?—contemporary romance debut is perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes and Netflix’s Wednesday. Samantha Spük is your go-to wedding planner, be it for werewolf, vampire, or fae! ...even if that's the last thing she would’ve imagined. Samantha “Sabby” Spük has spent her life trying to escape her family’s legacy of supernatural chaos. She’s finally graduated...

When a newspaper report of a medical miracle catches Matt's eye, he and India go in search of Dr. Hale in the hope he is more magical doctor than miracle worker and can lead them to Chronos. But Hale turns out to be an apothecary magician keen to educate the public about magic. Their disappointment at not finding Chronos is...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER When an apprentice from the Mapmakers' Guild goes missing, Matt and India are employed to find him. Going undercover as a married couple, they discover that not everyone at the guild is what they seem, and the lad's unearthly maps caused jealousy, suspicion and fear. With one of the apprentice's magic maps in their possession, India and...

The first book in the #1 bestselling Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up...

MAGIC COMES WITH A TERRIBLE PRICE. ARE YOU WILLING TO PAY? Years after the High King banned magic, whispers persist that a mage remembered only as the Martyr lies in hiding, waiting to lead the people into their powers once more. For Maeve, the stories are just that, stories. But when her sister is gravely injured, she risks impalement on...

Journey deeper into the world of Chicago's most dangerous, alluring crime family in this incendiary instalment of the Shadow Riders series from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Shadow Rider Elie Archambault has been called many things: domineering, brash, loyal, but most of all fast. And there's nothing faster than choosing to marry a woman you've never...

As Fraywell's self-proclaimed villainess, Iris needs a fearsome enforcer. Instead, she gets Talon, a half-orc as sweet as the cookies he bakes—and just as irresistible. "Filled with so much love, heart, and delicious baked goods." – Rebecca Thorne, USA Today bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea I am more than capable of being evil today. I think... Iris...

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...

The deluxe limited edition of The Wings That Bind features stencilled edges, custom endpapers, and a jacket with metallic effects! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada. The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins. In the...

The next book in the spellbinding urban fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ. The limited deluxe edition will include sprayed edges! The Serpent and the Siren is the next instalment in the captivating urban fantasy series from New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ. It's only the end of the...

A modern-day dark academia speculative fantasy with a romantic twist, perfect for fans of Babel and A Deadly Education as well as current-day romantasy. A modern-day dark academia fantasy with a twist, perfect for fans of Babel and A Deadly Education. Warren University has stood amongst the ivy elite for centuries, built on the bones—and forbidden magic—of its most prized...

In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a world war, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own. Moving at a brilliant pace and pulsing with deadly intrigue and unforgettable characters, Witchmark grabs readers and...

A love so forbidden, it would shake the heavens ...My father called them messengers.He once told me they walked among us, and that somewhere in this dark and godless city, there shined a faint sliver of hope. I had only to look for the signs.Well, I've spent my whole life investigating the inexplicable, and all I've found are the unsettling...

From bestselling indie author Laura Thalassa comes the next repackage in a dark fantasy romance spin-off of her smash-hit Bargainer series. Preorder now to receive the limited deluxe edition with beautifully designed edges. From bestselling indie author and TikTok favourite Laura Thalassa comes a brand-new package for the Bewitched series, a witch fantasy set in the world of the Bargainer...

Thea Guanzon’s talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy. Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this Sunday Times bestselling follow-up to...

Three teens infiltrate the magical ivy league in this heart-stopping dark academia romantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Three teens infiltrate the magical ivy league in this steamy dark academia romantasy, the first in a young adult duology from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. Raven, Atticus, and Dorian have...

Journey to a magical hotel in the Swiss Alps in this spellbinding historical romance blending mystery, art, romance and time travel, where two lost souls living in different centuries meet and discover that behind its many doors, they may just find a second chance. The White Octopus Hotel transports readers to a captivating world: 'A captivating tapestry of love, tragedy,...

YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF A STORY . . . It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction, but Holland St. James has always been convinced that magic is real. Her search for the truth leads...

Playfully unique, delightfully steamy, utterly romantic, and overall unmissable! — Ali Hazelwood From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heartwarming fantasy rom-com with an opposites-attract twist set in the delightful world of Tanria. Immortal demigod Rosie Fox has been patrolling Tanria for decades, but lately, the job has been losing its lustre. After one...

The highly anticipated sequel to The Last Raven ‘Gothic fantasy at its finest’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A true five-star experience’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🌹🐦‍⬛🩸 The heir to a throne bathed in blood A rebellion gasping its final breath And a truth that could ignite war… In a world ruled by vampires, where humans are farmed for food, Emelia Raven stands on the brink of...

Thea Guanzon’s talent is limitless, and she is the kind of writer that comes around once in a generation. Mark my words: lives will be changed by The Hurricane Wars trilogy. Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this Sunday Times bestselling follow-up to...

A directionless young woman takes a magical train journey that will bring meaning to her life, but only if she can evade a dangerous stowaway and find her seat before time runs out... Raya is a lost soul, going through the motions of life without a dream of her own. One night, on her subway ride home, Raya's thoughts wander...

As Nephele, Alexus, and their faithful companions grapple with the devastating loss on Mount Ulra, the threat of Thamaos's reign rises in the East. To prepare, the crew must strengthen the Northland and Summerland armies, even if it means depending on the one being they never thought would live again: Neri, God of the White Wolf. Nephele made a deal...

THE #BOOKTOK SENSATION FOR FANS OF SARAH J. MAAS Every harvest moon, the Witch Collector rides into our valley and leads one of us to the home of the immortal Frost King, to remain forever. Today is that day—Collecting Day. But he will not come for me. I, Raina Bloodgood, have lived in this village for twenty-four years, and for...

The night the Prince of the East razed her village, Raina Bloodgood's life changed forever. Forced into someone else's war—and into the arms of the Witch Collector, Alexus Thibault—Raina discovered that everything she believed was wrong, and that she was capable of far more than anyone imagined. Now, the Prince of the East has taken the Frost King as a...

Song of the Hell Witch rekindles romance and spreads new wings in this atmospheric romantic fantasy, where magic empowers women trapped inside an oppressive patriarchy. This striking debut novel by Taylor Hartley is perfect for fans of the feminist ideals in When Women Were Dragons and the unique magic system in One Dark Window. Once a vicious street rat, Prudence...

Every young woman dreams of wearing a crown. But never a fae crown. Because the crowns of fae are forged with blood. Being the forced bride of a fae king was supposed to be torture. King Aspen was supposed to be my enemy. But I was wrong about him. So wrong I think I might be in love with him....

No one dreams of starting a war. But without a fight, there can be no revolution... I used to protect lives. Now I've ended more than I've saved. But after being betrayed by the humans I trusted, I have no choice but to fight. And the battle has begun. With the truth of my fae heritage exposed, the line between...

Every young woman dreams of marrying a king. Everyone except for me. Because the king I am to wed has razor sharp fangs and a thirst for blood. All my life I knew I'd come of age during the Hundred Year Reaping. According to the ridiculous treaty, two human girls are sent to the faelands as brides for the fearsome...

Third in Cassandra Clare’s internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series about the Shadowhunters. Discover more secrets about the Shadowhunters as they fight to protect the world from demons in the third book in the internationally bestselling series. Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters must decide to fight with the vampires, werewolves and other Downworlders – or against them. Meanwhile, Jace...

Return to Starlight Grove in this winter, 'why choose' Omegaverse romance from Eliana Lee. . . She's resigned to being single. They're on a mission to change her mind. Ivy Noelle Winter is content with being a 31-year-old unbonded omega with no prospects of a pack. She adores teaching fifth grade, she has wonderful friends - and that baking show...

'When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow-burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time' TESSA BAILEY, #1 New York Times bestselling author 'Everything Mariana writes is pure gold . . . a true gift to romance readers everywhere' ALI HAZELWOOD, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Babe, I've handpicked everythin' and everyone in here. I know what I want...

Vivian Shaw knocks it out of the park yet again. If you aren't reading Dr Greta Helsing, you're missing out. T. Kingfisher, New York Times bestselling author Strange New World finds Greta Helsing, doctor to the undead, facing the strangest challenge of her career... accompanying an anxious angel and a sullen demon on a road trip across America in the...

The long-awaited fourth and final book in Ben Alderson's bestselling Realm of Fey series sees the fate of Robin Icethorn's world at stake, and a war that could ruin everything... great for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. The long-awaited conclusion in Ben Alderson's bestselling Realm of Fey series... As the dust settles and...

From New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham comes a romantasy steeped in the folklore of ancient Ireland and its people's battle to defend their homeland from invasion. Will fabled objects of myth be enough to defend their emerald isle? The mystical Tuatha De Danann walked the hills of ancient Ireland long before the first Rí, or king, ever ruled...

By the author of The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells, featured as a Waterstones' Best Romantasy Book. "I absolutely treasured it from beginning to end" — Cecelia Ahern, Sunday Times Number One bestseller on The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells. Old Magic. New power. A contest to die for. Sophia DeWinter has been bound to her cruel uncle, the Collector,...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair comes a beautiful hardcover bind-up of the first two novellas in the Fairy Tale Retellings series, Mountains Made of Glass and Apples Dipped in Gold, with exclusive new art. Once upon a time, there were seven brothers... Mountains Made of Glass All Gesela's life, her home village of Elk has...

From award-winning bestseller Laura Purcell comes her YA debut, Moonstone. 'Brilliant and beautiful, Moonstone is the gothic werewolf love story we've all been waiting for. Easily one of my favourite books of the year!' JJA Harwood, author of The Thorns Remain Don’t misbehave. Beware the moon. And never go out after dark … Following a scandal at the Vauxhall pleasure...

From the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of THE THORNS REMAIN comes an enemies-to-lovers journey to the underworld unlike any other, for fans of THE CRIMSON MOTH and THE CRUEL PRINCE. An immortal vampire. A mortal bride. A vow that even death can’t break. A Steep and Savage Path follows Irina, who is about to be married to a dead man....

🔥The Sunday Times bestseller!🔥 Includes an exclusive extract from A Scar in the Bone, the explosive follow-up to A Fire in the Sky! ‘This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I couldn't put it down’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was instantly hooked … it was the perfect balance of plot and romance … This...

A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates... Fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from Sunday Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a...

Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling from bestselling author Freya Marske—a queer Gothic romance novella perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and T. Kingfisher. You think you know Cinderella's story: the ball, the magical shoes, the handsome prince. You're halfway right, and all-the-way wrong. Ella is a haunting. Murdered at sixteen, her furious ghost is...

The perfect conclusion to this duology that will rip out your heart, stomp on it a few times, and then put it back together again…It was a battle cry and a love letter, and I was here for it all Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen The spellbinding, sultry conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling...

The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, brand new world map, and a new cover. As well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition. After the devastating...

The Zodiac Academy series from the Twisted Sisters and Amazon and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling authors Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti is a Booktok phenomenon. This print re-issue includes an exclusive bonus chapter, a brand new world map, and a new cover, as well as the stunning interior chapter pages which were included in the previous edition. Fate has...

Live for Me is a dark, spicy vampire romantasy for lovers of True Blood and The Vampire Diaries, from the bestselling author of Die for You. A vampire uncovering dark secrets to save the town, her tormentor trying to break a witch's curse, and a prisoner who won't provide any answers. How will they survive? THE FIGHTER I'm being hunted...

AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE. AN ENCHANTED LEGACY. A DANGEROUS DISCOVERY. The stunning conclusion to Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling What the River Knows. A lush immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, and a rivals-to-lovers romance like no other! 1885, Egypt: Inez Olivera is left reeling from her cousin Elvira's murder, and her mother's betrayal, and when...

Singapore, 1972: Newly independent, a city of immigrants grappling for power in a fast-modernising world. Here, gangsters are the last conduits of the gods their ancestors brought with them, and the back alleys where they fight are the last place where magic has not been assimilated and legislated away. Loner schoolgirl Adeline Siow has never needed more company than the...

A sinful prince. A determined reporter. A dangerous rivalry. Gabriel Axton — the Prince of Gluttony, self-proclaimed rake of rakes — lives for indulgence. But when a hunt takes a deadly turn, he realises something is very wrong in his demon court. With the clock ticking, he must turn to the one person who can uncover the truth: a journalist...

Hidden in the Mists is her best book yet. Her meticulous research created such authenticity that I felt as if I were living the entwined past and present stories with the beautifully realised characters. - SUE MOORCROFT I was spellbound... I think it is the author's best book yet, and I do not say that lightly, because all of her...

From the internationally bestselling author of Bared to You (Crossfire trilogy), A Touch of Crimson is the first novel in Sylvia Day's sensationally sexy Renegade Angels series. If you fell for Gideon Cross, wait until you meet the men who really are out of this world... Adrian Mitchell is an angel of immense power and an insatiable desire for the...

Once, I'd chosen my mate instead of freedom. For weeks, we retraced our steps back to Mistfell and the lingering shadow of the Veil at the boundary between realms. Traveling through the kingdom, I denied the evidence in front of me, unable to fathom that I wasn't the lost princess of Faerie. Instead, it is Fallon who must fear the...

Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and From Blood and Ash. Book two in the Of Flesh & Bone series! Once, I fell in love with a man who deceived me. For weeks, he stood by my side, twisting his words into pretty half-truths. He enraptured me with his smooth temptation, leaving no corner of my...

Used to cold silence, Faith NightStar is suddenly being tormented by dark visions of blood and murder. A bad sign for anyone, but worse for Faith, an F-Psy with the highly sought-after ability to predict the future. Then the visions show her something even more dangerous—aching need... exquisite pleasure. But so powerful is her sight, so fragile the state of...

'One of the best fantasy novels I've read in a long time... This book is truly special' Sarah J. Maas Magic. Revolution. Identity. The Emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law and order. But now his rule is failing, and revolution is sweeping across the Empire's many islands....

Adria, wolf changeling and resilient soldier, has made a break with the past. Now comes a new territory, and a devastating new complication: Riaz, a SnowDancer lieutenant already sworn to someone else. For Riaz, the primal attraction he feels for Adria is a staggering betrayal. For Adria, his dangerous lone-wolf appeal is beyond sexual. It consumes her. It terrifies her....

🔥Dragons. Romance. Magic. Pre-order the sequel to A Fire in the Sky from the bestselling author🔥 MAGIC AWAKENS. DARKNESS SWELLS. AND A HERO RISES. It’s been a year since Tamsyn transformed from the enemy in Fell’s bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl to Penterra’s best hope to keep magic from disappearing forever. With...

A stunning new illustrated novella from fantasy stalwart Kristen Britain, set in her enduring Green Rider universe. After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on...

Danger inspires fierce passion when a serial killer threatens Chicago's infamous Ferraro crime family . . . Vittorio Ferraro is a man whose family loyalty knows no bounds. He would die for his siblings and the people they love, but what he really wants is to start a family of his own. Deep down, Vittorio has always known finding a...

One family brings its own brand of justice to the streets of Chicago's shadowy underworld as #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to a series hot enough to burn . . . The paparazzi can't get enough of infamous bad boy Giovanni Ferraro. But unknown to them—and the women he beds—he's just playing a role. Keeping the...