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A Fire Endless
Elements of Cadence (Book 2)
Written by Rebecca Ross
A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross continues the Elements of Cadence duology as clan tensions escalate and magic threatens the isle. This sequel deepens romance, expands to the West, and reveals secrets about heritage, spirits, and what truly divides Cadence.
A River Enchanted
Elements of Cadence (Book 1)
Written by Rebecca Ross
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross follows Jack, a bard who returns to the Scottish isle of Cadence where his music commands spirits. When girls vanish, he and heir Adaira investigate, uncovering magic, secrets, and attraction amidst Celtic folklore.
House of Roots and Ruin
Sisters of the Salt (Book 2)
Written by Erin A. Craig
House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig continues Sisters of the Salt with Verity sent to paint a young lord's portrait. This gothic sequel delivers atmospheric horror, dark secrets, mysterious estate, and Craig's signature lush prose in a standalone-adjacent story.
House of Salt and Sorrows
Sisters of the Salt (Book 1)
Written by Erin A. Craig
House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig retells The Twelve Dancing Princesses with gothic horror as Annaleigh investigates her sisters' mysterious deaths. This #1 New York Times bestselling YA debut delivers maritime atmosphere, dark fairy tale dread, and supernatural mystery.
Pines
The Wayward Pines Trilogy (Book 1)
Written by Blake Crouch
Pines by Blake Crouch is a chilling sci-fi mystery where a perfect town hides terrifying secrets, and escape may be more dangerous than staying.
Pocketful of Blame
Pocket (Book 1)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Pocketful of Blame by Chloe Walsh is a contemporary romance full of emotional tension, secrets, and slow-burn love, as characters navigate trust, betrayal, and the challenges that threaten to keep them apart.
Pocketful of Shame
Pocket (Book 2)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Pocketful of Shame by Chloe Walsh is a contemporary romance exploring love, secrets, and emotional tension, as characters navigate trust, heartbreak, and the challenges of opening their hearts again.
Pocketful of Us
Pocket (Book 4)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Pocketful of Us by Chloe Walsh is a contemporary romance about trust, love, and emotional growth, following characters navigating secrets, slow-burn tension, and the challenges of opening their hearts to one another.
Pocketful of You
Pocket (Book 3)
Written by Chloe Walsh
Pocketful of You by Chloe Walsh is a contemporary romance full of slow-burn love, emotional tension, and heartfelt moments, as characters navigate secrets, trust, and the challenges of opening their hearts.
The Housemaid
The Housemaid (Book 1)
Written by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden follows Millie, desperate for work after prison, who becomes live-in maid for the wealthy Winchesters. Nina's cruelty escalates, Andrew seems perfect, and Millie's locked attic bedroom hints at sinister secrets.
The Housemaid Is Watching
The Housemaid (Book 3)
Written by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden finds Millie finally settled with her own home and husband. When mysterious new neighbours arrive and strange events occur, someone threatens to expose Millie's secrets in this thrilling trilogy conclusion.
The Housemaid's Secret
The Housemaid (Book 2)
Written by Freida McFadden
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden finds Millie working for the wealthy Garricks in their New York penthouse. When Wendy confides fears about her husband Douglas, Millie discovers deadly secrets in this twisty thriller sequel.
The Last Town
The Wayward Pines Trilogy (Book 3)
Written by Blake Crouch
The Last Town by Blake Crouch is the explosive finale to Wayward Pines, where control collapses, humanity faces extinction, and survival demands brutal choices.
Verity
Written by Colleen Hoover
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a dark psychological thriller where obsession, hidden truths, and manipulation blur reality inside a disturbing unfinished manuscript.
Wayward
The Wayward Pines Trilogy (Book 2)
Written by Blake Crouch
Wayward by Blake Crouch intensifies the Wayward Pines nightmare as order fractures, truth spreads, and survival depends on absolute control.