There's Trouble in the Skies... For Sophia Stevenson, there's no going back to the life she knew. She never asked for the powers that make her a precious commodity to the secret society of Illuminists—and their archenemies. Captain Bion Donkova would give anything to possess the powers that have fallen in Sophia's lap. If only the beautiful, infuriating woman could stay out of trouble, he wouldn't have to keep coming to her rescue... Bion and Sophia have friction to spare—and nothing fuels a forbidden passion better than danger... Praise for A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious: "Fascinating...inspiring...The chemistry is off the charts."—Fresh Fiction "Fast-paced, unique...a whole new world that I can't wait to read more of."—Night Owl Reviews "This story grabbed me right at the beginning...it's going in my personal library."—Long and Short Reviews

There's Trouble in the Skies... For Sophia Stevenson, there's no going back to the life she knew. She never asked for the powers that make her a precious commodity to the secret society of Illuminists—and their archenemies. Captain Bion Donkova would give anything to possess the powers that have fallen in Sophia's lap. If only the beautiful, infuriating woman could stay out of trouble, he wouldn't have to keep coming to her rescue... Bion and Sophia have friction to spare—and nothing fuels a forbidden passion better than danger... Praise for A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious: "Fascinating...inspiring...The chemistry is off the charts."—Fresh Fiction "Fast-paced, unique...a whole new world that I can't wait to read more of."—Night Owl Reviews "This story grabbed me right at the beginning...it's going in my personal library."—Long and Short Reviews

Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.

Born into a strange and cruel world, a brother and a sister try to make the most out of the unfair hand they were dealt. With both parents dead and a giant as their surrogate father, they attempt to find their place in the world. Soon they would find that trying to fit in is the least of their problems when a deadly secret from the past jeopardizes their future.

'Laura is a masterful writer, her deliciously gothic stories so skilfully woven that you can't get them out of your head even if you wanted to' Stacey Halls, author of The Familiars 'The Corset is a contender for my Book of the Year. Beautifully written, intricately plotted, a masterpiece' Sarah Hilary Is prisoner Ruth Butterham mad or a murderer? Victim or villain? Dorothea Truelove is young, wealthy and beautiful. Ruth Butterham is young, poor and awaiting trial for murder. When Dorothea's charitable work leads her to Oakgate Prison, she finds herself drawn to Ruth, a teenage seamstress – and self-confessed murderess – who nurses a dark and uncanny secret. A secret that is leading her straight to the gallows. As Ruth reveals her disturbing past to Dorothea, the fates of these two women entwine, and with every revelation, a new layer of doubt is cast... Can Ruth be trusted? Is she mad, or a murderer? *Laura Purcell's spine-chilling new novel, The Whispering Muse is out now*

Since the loss of her father, Abigail Thatch's life has been in turmoil. Her social status is in shambles, her finances depleted, and she's on the verge of losing her beloved home. But everything changes when she meets the dashing flying machine captain Jasper Blackthorn. Not only does he introduce her to a world she thought only existed in myth and legend, he awakens sensual feelings deep within her... Jasper may be immortal, but he hasn't truly lived in years. Having secretly watched over Abigail as a favor to her notorious grandfather, he can't resist arranging a "chance" meeting with the beauty. But he has an ulterior motive: to retrieve the mystical Crystal Compass hidden in her house before it falls into the wrong hands. He never imagines he'll be tempted to love again... When Abigail learns the truth, she and Jasper embark on a journey that will change both of their lives—and possibly the world... 70,000 words