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“Eleanor Henderson is in possession of an enormous talent which she has matched up with skill, ambition, and a fierce imagination. The resulting novel, Ten Thousand Saints, is the best thing I’ve read in a long time.” —Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Bel Canto and State of Wonder A...

The Cities Classics Collection: London, Paris, New York allows you to step into the vibrant streets of three of the world's most iconic cities through a carefully curated collection of literary masterpieces. From the foggy alleys of London to the grand boulevards of Paris, and the buzzing avenues of New York, these stories bring to life the essence of urban life, capturing the triumphs, tragedies, and timeless experiences of the people who shaped these cities.

Joe is 17, a gifted artist and a brilliant older brother to 12-year-old Finn. They live with their Ma and Da in a Dublin tower block called Bojaxhiu, or 'the Jax'. It's not an easy place to be a kid, especially when your father, Frank, is the muscle for the notorious gang leader Dessie 'The Badger' Murphy. But whether it's daytrips to the beach or drawing secret sketches, Joe works hard to show Finn life beyond the battered concrete yard below their flat. Joe is determined not to become like his Da. But when Finn falls ill, Joe finds his convictions harder to cling to.

What does it mean to take action? To bear witness? What does it cost? In these ten stories, each set in the changing landscapes of contemporary New York City, a range of characters—from children to grandmothers to ghosts—live through the responsibility of perceiving and the moral challenge of speaking up or taking action.

Over the course of twenty-four hours, four lives are about to change forever... On a freezing December morning, Caro sets out to uncover the truth: has her entire relationship with her father been built on lies? Cammy is planning the perfect proposal, until a missing ring threatens to unravel everything. Lila can't keep her secret any longer. Today, she'll confess the truth to her lover's wife. And after thirty years of silence, Bernadette is finally ready to walk away from her controlling husband, for good. In just one day, these lives will collide in unexpected ways.

From Dana Spiotta, the author of Wayward, Eat the Document, and Stone Arabia, “a brilliant novel…about female friendship, the limits of love and work, and costs of claiming your right to celebrate your triumphs and own your mistakes” (Elle). Innocents and Others is about two women who grow...

A frustrated lawyer finds release where she least expects it - and where she needs it most - in this exhilarating, sexy romp through the finest gluten-free indulgences in a New York City grocery store. After another long workday, the only thing Meredith wants is a big bowl of paleo maple-pecan coconola. But the hour-long checkout line at 7:00 p.m. at an all-organic supermarket stands between her and satisfaction, and the yupster mob is working her last nerve. Then, out of nowhere, a spontaneous flirtation with a stranger shows her there’s a lot more than coconola waiting for her.

A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Autostraddle, Shondaland, Booklist In this electrifyingly fierce and funny social satire—inspired by the iconic 1970s film Taxi Driver—a ride share driver is barely holding it together on the hunt for love, dignity, and financial security...until she decides...

Beau Carmouche-LeBlanc. Savage. Dangerous. Crime lord. Irresistible. He was her greatest danger and also her only safe place. Beau Carmouche-LeBlanc, a ruthless crime lord, rules New Orleans as if it were his kingdom. Fiercely loyal to the few he calls friends and merciless to his enemies, he controls his empire with an iron fist and nothing happens without his knowledge. Until the day a bold, sensual woman storms into his life, tempting him to defy his own rules, even when he knows she’s lying. Amber Martin is a survivor. Fierce and seductive, she’s had to become her own hero. And when...

Gory, sticky, creepy, with a dry humor, Maniac is an invitation into the 80's New York madness, which follows a disreputable man, Frank Zito... that we challenge you to meet!

A young novelist trapped in a bad relationship takes the first step toward true pleasure and tenderness…but does she have the courage to be swept off her feet? It doesn’t matter how many people read and like her new book, there’s only one man’s opinion that matters to Clara…or at least that’s what she thinks. But when a chance encounter at a film premiere introduces her to someone new - someone who understands her in a way the first man can’t - Clara finally discovers the validation she really wants and needs.

New York, 1997. As the city’s gritty edges are being smoothed into something safer and shinier, two girls meet at a music magazine. Rose—brash and self-possessed—is a staff writer. Charlotte—hesitant, bookish—is an editor. First wary, then slowly admiring, they recognize in each other an insatiable and previously unmatched ambition. Soon they’re inseparable, falling into the kind of friendship that makes you better, makes every day an adventure, and makes you believe that you will be extraordinary.

My fiancé was found dead. I was on a hunt for the beast who murdered him. I didn't mean to fall into the devil's sculpted arms. Lorenzo Duretti's touch became my obsession—his darkness, my desire. Now, I'm torn between revenge and protection. I need both. Because the baby in my womb will be bound to his father's deadly empire. Lorenzo swears he'll keep us safe, but how can I trust a ruthless killer?

On that day, he saved me and helped me land my dream job, then vanished heartlessly after getting me pregnant. Little did I know that he would become the catalyst for an unforeseen series of events. Now, four years later, he's the company's new owner and my new boss. I don't plan on telling him about our four-year-old daughter, but the weight of this secret burdens me with immense guilt. While his grumpy reputation precedes him, I've discovered a soft spot in his heart. He goes to great lengths to protect me and our daughter, not even knowing she's his. Despite the pain he caused me, there ...

A surreal love letter to this private side of the Met, Metropolitan Stories unfolds in a series of amusing and poignant vignettes in which we discover larger-than-life characters, the downside of survival, and the powerful voices of the art itself. The result is a novel bursting with magic, humor, and energetic detail, but also a beautiful book about introspection, an ode to lives lived for art, ultimately building a powerful collage of human experience and the world of the imagination.

Secure in their growing trust, Elise and Roy venture beyond the bedroom and into a world of forbidden excitement. The couple attends an exclusive underground sex club – a place Elise has visited before – where every secret desire is on display. Roy’s nerves nearly get the best of him amid the dim red lights and writhing bodies, but with Elise by his side he plunges into a night of eye-opening delights. Together they watch a pair of lovers entwined in public ecstasy, and Roy is shocked to find the sight doesn’t spur only jealousy – it turns him on.

Amos Cooper-Hayes. Sinner. Dominant. Control-obsessed. Falling for his best friend’s sister. He should keep his distance. She should run. He told himself she was off-limits. His body didn’t listen. Innocence versus lust. Light versus darkness. Love versus obsession. Salvation versus vengeance. For Amos Cooper-Hayes, trust is sacred, and only a rare few have ever been worthy of it. His best friend is one of them. Haunted by a dark past, he carries the weight of his sins, and he knows a woman like Lilly has no place in his world. Most of her life was spent behind the walls of a Catholic ...

Picture this: a fiercely independent woman, a powerful man with a magnetic presence, and a chemistry so hot it could melt your Kindle. But there's a catch - he's her boss, her best friend's brother, or the one who shattered her heart years ago. It's a recipe for disaster, but the temptation is just too strong to resist. With every stolen glance, every scorching touch, you'll feel the tension building between these unlikely lovers. You'll find yourself holding your breath, rooting for these characters as they fight for their happily ever after. It'll keep you up all night, turning pages ...

My plan was to get my art career off the ground, not sleep with my brother’s best friend… again… Growing up, James Calder was always the hot, tall and dark, bad boy. So, it was no surprise when he left town after our one hot, steamy night without saying goodbye. Not even to my brother. Now, James is back as the newest firefighter in town. And this time, he’s got secrets - his son being one of them. Seeing his face again made my body tremble with anger, but also desire. His charm always pulls me right back in. Next thing I know, things are firing up and cooking between us in my ...

She lost her parents and her legs in a car accident. Bedridden and waiting to fade away—until the world ends and she wakes in another one. A magic-ravaged land. Monsters outside. A hollow tree for a shelter. Talent: E-rank. Starting resources: almost nothing. But Qingyou refuses to be prey. While others fight on the front lines, she turns inward—into alchemy, herb cultivation and puppet-crafting, breaking down this world’s rules one formula at a time. Not talented enough? She brews a [Talent Upgrade Potion]. Human limits too low? She designs a [Race Conversion Potion] and walks away ...