How the ruthless contest among Julius Caesar's heirs ignited a global war that raged far beyond the borders of RomeThe succession of civil wars that plagued the last years of the Roman Republic has often been portrayed as a settling of scores between Roman factions—Sulla against Marius, Caesar against Pompey, Octavian against Mark Antony—with foreign campaigns serving as a backdrop to the tragic spectacle. The Roman World War recasts the struggle for Rome as a global conflict that engulfed millions of non-Romans across Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa.Shedding new light on the pivotal years spanning Caesar's assassination in 44 BCE and the suicides of Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BCE, Giusto Traina introduces readers to lesser-known figures such as the Cilician dynast Tarcondimotus, the king of the Moors Bogud, and the Armenian king Artawazd, men who influenced Rome's politics and who played consequential roles in battles waged far beyond...

You've Reached Sam meets If I Stay in this epic romance spanning life and death, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey.Sylvie Castellano is used to goodbyes. Every summer, her friends leave to vacation at faraway beaches and her parents jet off to work on a luxury yacht, dumping her with her tia Vivian. Sylvie may love her aunt Viv, but just once, she wishes the summer held a big adventure for her, too.When Sylvie scores the thrift find of a lifetime-a vintage gold watch worth thousands-she thinks maybe her luck is turning around. Then a turn of the watch's dial summons a ghost boy. With no idea who he is or why he's attached to the watch, and only his name to go off of-Penn-Sylvie offers to help him unravel the mystery of his death.Sylvie's summer is suddenly full of road trips, beach bonfires, and ferris wheel rides as she and Penn try to piece together the life he lost. But soon, Sylvie begins to imagine a...

Discover the BRAND NEW book in the utterly gripping Yorkshire Murders series from bestseller Wes Markin. ???? ????Did you think this was the end? Think again... ????A desperate father...Graham Blanks is having a very bad day. With his daughter's life hanging in the balance, Graham finds himself in a race against time to get her the help she so desperately needs. But in the bustling city of York, Graham is faced with setback after setback and he's beginning to lose his patience...An escalation of violence...As Graham becomes more out of control, his frustration and violence increases. And soon his victims begin to mount. Can anyone end his desperate and deadly spree?A final reckoning.DI Paul Riddick is a man who understands a father's desperation all too well. He knows Blanks has to be apprehended, but only newly recovered from illness himself, Riddick is struggling. Will he...

In this captivating cat-and-mouse thriller, a struggling actress is only just beginning to enjoy the life sheʼs always wanted after inadvertently killing her rival—but now she must contend with the woman who threatens to take it all away.Struggling actress Dimple Kapoor wouldn’t call herself a murderer, per se—she’d prefer the term “opportunist.” Years ago, she did what had to be done to get herself out of a bad situation. And now, after accidentally killing her Hollywood rival, Irene Singh, at a party, she’s simply seizing the chance to nab her dream leading role and resuscitate her career in the process. Thereʼs only one problem: Someone else at the event witnessed the crime . . . and caught it all on camera.With everything she’s ever wanted within reach, Dimple will stop at nothing to keep stardom in her grasp. But Irene’s parents have hired Saffi Mirai Iyer, one of the best private investigators in...

A fortunate bequest... Former vicar Bernard Huxley has inherited responsibility for complicated family businesses, though he finds himself surprisingly happy immersed in trade. Then his London relations foist upon him guardianship of two small children when Bernard already has quite enough to do. He knows next to nothing about children generally, even less about these two little darlings, and he's utterly flummoxed by their articulate, stubborn, and curiously impressive mama.Or a dangerous mess? Sorcha, Lady Barclay, will use every weapon she can lay her hands on to protect her offspring from her meddling in-laws, but she has few defenses against a man who takes his honor seriously, listens to her, and sometimes even has worthy ideas. In fact, Bernard has a certain inconvenient appeal, which is of absolutely no moment, of course. When somebody threatens the children, accusations start flying, and trust goes straight down...

**The world is about to learn about Jupiter Black. ** For three years, Jupiter has operated in the shadows of New York City, a secret weapon for the Assembly. With eyes that have seen too much blood, and a soul that's tired of hiding, she’s survived the monsters that humans can't see. But now, the Assembly is moving her from the streets to the elite, cutthroat halls of Dominion Academy. Dominion isn't just a school. It's a fortress for zodiac warriors in training. It’s a place of ancient hierarchies, lethal curriculums, and the Nightfall Shield. ** Four of the most powerful, arrogant warriors the academy has ever produced. Percy, Aiden, Draco, and Eris have been waiting for an axis to complete them, but they aren't looking for a wildcard. They certainly aren't looking for her. Jupiter is the 13th Zodiac, a designation that breaks every rule of magic. In a world where balance is everything, Jupiter is the chaos. And at Dominion Academy, chaos is a death sentence. But the Nightfall Shield had better watch their backs, because they're not the only warriors interested in bonding with Jupiter Black. This is book one of a new reverse harem academy series. TW for enemies to lovers, hurt and heartbreak, alphaholes, SPICE and physical violence.