Nathaniel Priestley

An enlightening, thoughtful and witty exploration into how and why we listen to music, from the award-winning author Michel Faber. 'I'm not here to change your mind about Dusty Springfield or Shostakovich or Tupac Shakur or synthpop. I'm here to change your mind about your mind.' There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what's going on inside us when we listen....

A retired spy. A town under siege. One last battle for justice. John Beckett thought he'd left danger behind when he retired to the tranquil Portuguese town of São Lourenço. But his dream of peace shatters when he discovers the town is under the ruthless control of the Silva family, a criminal empire tightening its grip with fear and violence. A chance encounter drags Beckett into their sights, forcing him to choose between staying in...

He was falsely accused and sentenced to die... At nineteen, Christopher "Kit" Hollingsworth is spared the noose but sentenced to serve seven years in Australia as a convict. The men who betrayed him have plans to make sure he never returns to England. But Kit's strong will and thirst for vengeance ensure his survival. Seven long years later, he returns to London but he's forever changed. Gone is the innocent, handsome young lad he'd been. Now Kit...

She becomes a wicked pirate lord's stolen treasure… On the eve of her wedding, Josephine Greyville is kidnapped by a true devil of the high seas - a pirate! Gavin Castleton isn't just any pirate. He's the twin brother of the man she's supposed to marry. Tempted by Gavin's kisses and the first taste of freedom she's ever had in her life, Josephine discovers she could lose all that she's come to hold dear. She must choose between her family and a...

Matilda starts a war with a brooding Lord Castleton when she throws a snowball at his head...Becoming the Earl of Castleton wasn't something Arthur Brynnwood wanted. But after he learned of his great-uncle's passing, the responsibility of running such a vast estate was thrust on Arthur's shoulders. When he arrives at the estate and sees the mismanagement of the properties he loses his temper and raises the rent on the tenants of a small cottage on...

One dark night she meets her fate in the arms of shadowy duke...Fleeing a cruel stepfather, Harriet Russell escapes into a stormy night, relying only on the mercy of servants to help her. Her coach overturns, leaving her and her driver injured. Seeking help from whoever lives nearby, she stumbles between a set of gates guarded by fierce demonic gargoyle statues. As she enters the shadowy, haunted lands belonging to the Duke of Frostmore, she's afraid...

"The ten worst people in New York are dying, one after the other. A late-night TV chat show feature, The Ten Worst People in New York, is the talk of the town. When a real estate mogul on the Ten Worst list jumps to his death, it could be a coincidence. But after a corrupt NYC councilor, also on the list, dies suspiciously, recently widowed Special FBI Agent Alex Bedford suspects foul play. Young British filmmaker Jacob Felle arrives in New York to...

"From bestselling indie author Laura Thalassa comes the newly revised and edited third book in her smash-hit dark fantasy romance between a siren and the "bargainer" she owes countless favors to. In the beginning, there was darkness. Before he met his soulmate, Callypso Lillis, and before he became the Bargainer or the King of Night, he was just Desmond Flynn, the bastard son of a scribe. A boy born to a weak mother in a lowly city, cursed with little...

"The rebellion's fight turns into a battle of the heart in this pulse-pounding conclusion to the Crimson Sails trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert. Nox has been steadfastly working as a quartermaster for the rebellion for years. They don't ask for much in return, except for one crucial condition--their ex, the noble Lord Bastian, stays as far away from them as possible. To say things ended poorly between them is an understatement...

The new gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author The Date and The Sister MEET THE WALSH FAMILY Lucy: Mother. Wife. Falling to pieces ...Aidan: Father. Husband. In too deep ...Connor: Son. Brother. Can never tell the truth ... Everyone in this family has something to hide, but what are they trying to protect, and at what cost? IT WAS ALL FOR YOU. * * * What authors and readers are saying about Louise Jensen: 'So good, raced through...