Miami Beach, 1946. For Rabbi Sam Groh, the sparkling waters and sandy shores of Miami Beach should have symbolized salvation. World War II was over, but his personal success as newly anointed head rabbi of Miami's most esteemed reform congregation could not be enjoyed in the wake of the Holocaust's devastating toll on his people. When given the chance to help survivors leave Europe for a new homeland of their own in Palestine, Rabbi Groh is desperate to join the cause. Generations later the torch Rabbi Groh once ignited finds its way to his successor, his grandson, Rabbi Eitan Groh. Plagued with virulent antisemitism, the Jewish community of Europe is once again the target of hatred and bigotry at the scene of one of its darkest memories. Inspired by the bravery of his grandfather, Eitan is determined to go to the center of the controversy and do his part to prevent another mass Jewish tragedy on European soil. A turn in world events thrusts Eitan into battle against one of his...

Harry and Asher are living peacefully on the North Coast of NSW. Life is quiet, boring, and utterly perfect. Though coming from a life of danger and excitement, Harry worries that Asher will grow bored of the "normal" life. He misses the adrenaline, the action, and most of all, he misses his "baby."So Harry goes against his own better judgement and organises a special Christmas gift for Asher.Life has been picture-perfect in the sleepy little town of Tallowwood. Since the horrors of the murder trial ended, Jake and August couldn't be happier. Tallowwood was unassuming and uneventful—just how they liked it.Even the town's newest residents are decidedly normal. On paper, that is. In person, August isn't so sure. He'd done background checks on them when they'd first arrived and found nothing, but something about them was off.But when the Coffs Coast Gun Club sends an application for a Christmas gala day and a familiar name catches his eye, August...

Treachery and revenge and an ambush in the night… Keith Branson and the rest of Eric’s family and friends are holding their own at Sierra Zulu, their hidden place of refuge deep in Louisiana’s Atchafalaya swamp. But enemy forces are determined to hunt them down and kill them in their quest to dominate the region and control the navigable waterways connecting the Gulf of Mexico with points north. The growing militia consisting of new volunteers from a displaced population is nearly ready for action, but a deserter and traitor has other plans. Will Eric Branson return from his expedition east of the Mississippi River with the military aid he went there to find? And if he does, will it be too late for the defenders, betrayed and isolated by the forces aligned against them? Tenacity is the twelfth book in the exciting Feral Nation post-apocalyptic thriller series from Scott B. Williams.

"Anyone who's ever wanted to turn the page on their old life or felt the whispered promise of a new dream, and a fresh start will fall in love with Pamela Kelley's charming new novel." —New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay AndrewsTWO LIFELONG FRIENDS.Jess loves her work as a high-profile lawyer in Charleston. But when her marriage implodes, she retreats to her childhood home on Cape Cod with her thirty-year-old daughter, Caitlin, hoping to regroup with her longtime best friend, Alison.ONE BOOKSHOP BY THE BAY.Alison's career has taken a hit after twenty years as an editor for the magazine Cape Cod Living. But when she learns her beloved bookstore on the Cape is looking for new ownership, a new dream starts to form.AND THE SUMMER THAT COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.As the two friends reopen the bookstore, they also open themselves up to the magic of second chances. "A wonderful multi-generational story about mothers, daughters,...

A grieving princess.A vengeful assassin.A mystery they'll do anything to solve. In the kingdom of Malvan, Princess Devyn's world is turned upside down when she uncovers a chilling truth: the cause of her mother's death was not a tragic illness, but a calculated assassination. Determined to seek justice, Devyn's quest leads her to the feared assassin known as the Wolf of Malvan, a figure shrouded in legend and brutality.As they join forces in the face of a looming conspiracy, Devyn and the enigmatic Wolf must decipher cryptic messages and confront shocking revelations that threaten to plunge Malvan into chaos. "The Sanguine Queen" weaves a spellbinding retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, where Devyn and her unlikely ally navigate a treacherous game of deceit and desire.In this world where magic and secrets entwine, they embark on an unforgettable quest for retribution and redemption. Will they uncover the truth behind her mother's...

"You're just being greedy.""Are you sure you're not gay?""Pick a side."Being a bisexual man isn't easy - something Vaneet Mehta knows all too well. After spending more than a decade figuring out his identity, Vaneet's coming out was met with questioning, ridicule and erasure. This experience inspired Vaneet to create the viral #BisexualMenExist campaign, combatting the hate and scepticism m-spec (multi-gender attracted spectrum) men encounter, and helping others who felt similarly alone and trapped. This powerful book is an extension of that fight. Navigating a range of topics, including coming out, dating, relationships and health, Vaneet shares his own lived experience as well as personal stories from others in the community to help validate and uplift other bisexual men. Discussing the treatment of m-spec men in LGBTQ+ places, breaking down stereotypes and highlighting the importance of representation and education, this empowering book is a rallying call for...

A moving poetic debut from a talented artist, USA TODAY bestseller Words of a Goat Princess is everything you love about singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez—her rawness, her love affair with the ugly truths of humanity, and so much more.Words of a Goat Princess is the USA TODAY bestselling debut poetry collection about life's struggle and triumphs from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning songwriter Jessie Reyez. With the authenticity and heartbreaking relatability that her fans know and love her for, Reyez brings the breadth of her lived experience to the page as few recording artists can. At times ethereal and visceral, these 43 poems are carefully painted moments that expertly explore love, loss, and identity with an artistry that leaps off the page with every turn. Through this collection of poems and stories, Jessie Reyez shows that she is more than a pop performer, she is a true artist whose star knows no limits.

Nominated for Victorian Premier's Literary Award 2024, and State Library of Queensland Literary Award 2023.For fans of Stephenie Meyer, Gabrielle Zevin, and Matt Haig, DESCENDED ponders whether love can endure, life after life.FOR SOME, THE MEMBRANE BETWEEN REALMS IS STRETCHED THIN...An imaginative tour-de-force debut about the big and small decisions we make every day and the ripple effect they have on the rest of time - even if they were celestially pre-determined. Set in Australia in the early 90s, this enthralling tale follows Indigo Wolfe, the mysterious high school heartthrob that everybody wants to be or be with, as he descends to the depths of darkness.Indigo is barely holding on by a thread. Because he isn't what he seems. He has secrets - secrets that consume him: pain, emptiness, a relentless din of voices shouting their sins at him, mocking his very...

Duncan O'Hara is perfectly content to hide away in his mountain home. Laurel Valley is his sanctuary, and the art he creates is his heart. He's set in his ways and has no plans to change. Until Harriet Jones comes to town and messes up his well ordered life. She's mysterious, beautiful, and he knows she's lying to him. But that doesn't stop him from wanting to paint her. Hattie is looking for a sanctuary of her own. Faking her death was the only way to save her life. But keeping her true identity a secret from the only man who's managed to capture her heart is a bitter pill to swallow when her past catches up with her.