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The cult classic that predicted the rise of fake news—revised and updated for the post-Trump, post-Gawker age.   Hailed as "astonishing and disturbing" by the Financial Times and "essential reading" by TechCrunch at its original publication, former American Apparel marketing director Ryan Holiday’s first book sounded a prescient alarm about the dangers of fake news. It's all the more relevant today. Trust Me, I’m Lying was the first book to blow the lid off the speed and force at which rumors travel online—and get "traded up" the media ecosystem until they become real headlines and generate real responses in the real world. The culprit? Marketers and professional media manipulators, encouraged by the toxic economics of the news business.   Whenever you see a malicious online rumor costs a company millions, politically motivated fake news driving elections, a product or celebrity zooming from total obscurity to viral sensation, or anonymously sourced articles becoming national conversation, someone is behind it. Often someone like Ryan Holiday.   As he explains, “I wrote this book to explain how media manipulators work, how to spot their fingerprints, how to fight them, and how (if you must) to emulate their tactics. Why am I giving away these secrets? Because I’m tired of a world where trolls hijack debates, marketers help write the news, opinion masquerades as fact, algorithms drive everything to extremes, and no one is accountable for any of it. I’m pulling back the curtain because it’s time the public understands how things really work. What you choose to do with this information is up to you.”

Jaw-dropping insider's revelations from the world's number one investigative journalist.Meeting a supermodel who secretly doubles up as the world's most expensive hooker, encountering a doctor who wants to murder his mistress, coming face to face with famous celebrities dealing cocaine, or enjoying a cosy dinner with members of the Royal family.It's all in a day's work for the world's best known investigative reporter, the News of the World's Mazher Mahmood. A Who's Who of the rich and famous have fallen prey to his disguise as the Fake Sheik.Confessions of a Fake Sheik reveals for the first time the full story behind these amazing stories, the story of a lifetime in and out of the Arab robes - exposing corrupt officials, drug dealers, paedophiles, people traffickers and Islamic terrorists. Sometimes humorous, often frightening but always sensational, this is a gripping account of a life behind the headlines.A long list of politicians, celebrities, officials and footballers have blamed the Fake Sheik for their downfall. He is also the scourge of the criminal world with his work having led to more than 230 convictions. A Russian mafia boss has put a £30,000 price-tag on his head.Now in, his sensational book, the man dubbed "the King of the Sting" details his methods as well as the secret deals that led to several stories being toned down to save careers and marriages. He also exposes celebrities and politicians who until now thought they had got away with it.Reviews"This is an appalling piece of journalism."Her Majesty The Queen, referring to the "Sophiegate" exposé"Thanks for my underpants. It's a fair cop and I suppose it's a great honour to be exposed by the most famous journalist in Britain."James Nesbitt“Explosive stuff'.”Four star review in London LiteAbout the authorThe Fake Sheik, a.k.a. Mazher Mahmood, is an award-winning investigative journalist who was born in Birmingham in 1963. His parents were both journalists from Pakistan who settled in Britain in 1960. Maz has worked for the Sunday People, The Sunday Times and TV-AM, where he was a producer on the David Frost programme for three years. He joined the News of the World in 1991. Since then he has exposed endless paedophiles, drug dealers, arms dealers, immigration rackets, corrupt politicians, errant Royals and celebrities. Dodgy doctors, solicitors, pimps, judges, bent cops and even murderers have fallen prey to his classic stings.

‘[A] sidesplitting setup to this warm-hearted tale of a single dad rediscovering the joys of the holiday season’ People.comSutton Alsop hates Christmas. So much so, when confronted with a house that looks like Santa himself vomited Christmas all over it, she accidentally (drunkenly) destroys every fairy light, fake reindeer and candy cane in sight. Unfortunately for Sutton, this house belongs to none other than Gus Langston, single dad and owner of the village’s year-round Christmas shop – aka Mr Christmas himself.But Mr Christmas has a secret only Sutton knows…With the two of them forced together for the holidays, the sparks between them are hot enough to melt even the coldest of hearts!Readers have fallen in love with Confessions of a Christmasholic 'I finished this in one afternoon (or 2 coffees, a cup of tea and half of a beer).’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This may be my new holiday romcom of choice.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a cute romcom.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a cute, humorous romance tale. Perfect for getting you in the mood for Christmas.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reviews'This book hooked me from the very beginning, from the honest emotions, the real characters that you truly want to know.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is the first book that I have read by the author and it definitely won't be the last.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Definitely will be rereading this one for months to come!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a sweet, spicy, quick Christmas novel. Sutton and Gus are on fire!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐About the authorJoss Wood loves books, coffee and traveling—especially to the wild places of Southern Africa and, well, anywhere. She’s a wife and a mom to two young adults. She’s also a servant to two cats and a dog the size of a small cow. After a career in local economic development and business, Joss writes full-time from her home in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Four Sizzling Sexy Romances from Mills & Boon! The Greek's Penniless CinderellaJulia JamesHousemaid Rosalie is not in the habit of bumping into billionaires. So Xandros’s arrival during her shift couldn’t be more unexpected… Not least because he’s here to tell Rosalie that her absent father has promised she will marry Xandros!Secrets Made in ParadiseNatalie AndersonEmerald Jones is exactly as Javier Torres remembers from their passion-fuelled night. But this ruthless Spaniard has no time to play nice! And if returning to the Galapagos Islands on business to discover that Emmy has never left isn’t shocking enough, her secret is…Crowned for My Royal BabyMaisey YatesI’ll never forget the first time I saw Hercules Xenakis… He was more god than man and I couldn’t believe that a prince would want to know me. Though everything changed when I discovered I was pregnant…Confessions of an Italian MarriageDani CollinsWhat do you do when your husband goes missing? Flush him out by pretending to marry again! But Giovanni’s return forces Freja to confront the deep hurt she felt at his desertion…and the sparks that continue to fly between them…

Sensual, Spicy, and Scandalous Romances from Mills & BoonThe Italian's Bride Worth Billions Lynne GrahamAn ‘I Do’ to save them!Gianni must restore his reputation, when the rumour mill threatens his position as CEO. Asking childhood friend Josephine to be his convenient bride is his first task…and pretending their married life doesn’t feel deliciously real is his second!Rules of Their Royal Wedding Night Michelle SmartThe night after their convenient vows…After marrying solely for convenience and to produce an heir, crown prince Amadeo doesn’t expect to find such passion on his wedding night. He senses there’s more to shy Elsbeth than she reveals, but duty-bound Amadeo cannot allow emotion to distract him…can he?The Cost of Cinderella's ConfessionJulia JamesHer scandalous claim!To free her cousin from an unwanted marriage, Ariana must confess…one night with the groom, Luca, left her pregnant! She knows the lie will incur the billionaire’s wrath. But going toe-to-toe with vengeful Luca is a wild and unexpectedly passionate ride!The Wife the Spaniard Never ForgotPippa RoscoeCan he win back his wife?An amnesia misdiagnosis provides the ideal opportunity for Javier to finally discover why his estranged wife, Emily left. And to remind her of the connection he’s not ready to forget…not when every heated look makes it clear she still feels it too!

"Relax, Ruby. No one is this tense around their fiancé."I tried to do as he said and relax so I leaned further into him and pressed my back to his front which seemed to ignite a different reaction from him."Not that kind of relaxing. You're only going to get me hard." He hissed in my ear.I smiled and decided to be naughty and play dumb.He held my arm tightly, "Ruby, stop." He warned."I'm not doing anything, Oliver. I'm merely acting my role. Perfectly." I said innocently."You really want to play this game?" He replied."We're executing our role flawlessly. People are watching." I told him with a smile."Then they'd better gobble this one up."In one swift move, he spun me around and smashed his lips to mine in the presence of everyone present at the party.Ruby Carter turns down a proposal from hot billionaire Oliver Harrison and in a cruel twist of events, her boyfriend turns out to be a cheater who never loved her.Heartbroken and sad, she goes on a drinking spree and ends up in bed with the man she turned down, Oliver.An argument ensues between Ruby and her father regarding her stance on Oliver which unfortunately lands Ruby's father in a coma.The board members see this as a chance to usurp powers from the Carters’ hands and seize control of the company.Ruby, alone and helpless, has no other option than to accept help from the only one offering to stand by her side, Oliver, in the form of a fake relationship.Initially, things were going as planned but along the line, Ruby starts to see Oliver in a different light.A series of ups and downs which were meant to tear them apart actually ended up bringing them closer and making things a little more clearer.Maybe he isn't that bad after all?Or maybe she has just been playing her role all too well…

‘Brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reviewer‘Tis the season… for passion His Contract Christmas Bride by Sharon KendrickAs guardian to his orphaned nephew, wealthy CEO Drakon must marry! And sweet, caring Lucy is the ideal candidate. But all emotionally scarred Drakon can offer is a lavish Christmas wedding – and nights of tantalising pleasure! While Lucy accepts and loves being a stand-in mother, she soon realises she can’t be just a wife-in-name-only…Her Christmas Wish by Sherelle GreenWhen Kyra discovers that Luke O’Connor is in LA, she vows to make him pay for breaking her heart. But her revenge is halted when the real-estate mogul entices her into his bed and reawakens her desire. Yet Luke is bound by a long-ago promise, and Kyra is wary of trusting him again. Will they get their secret holiday wish… to be each other’s by Christmas?Holiday Baby Scandal by Jules BennettTaken in at a young age, Ryker owes the O’Shea family everything. Which means his ‘little sister’ Laney is way off-limits… no matter how seductive the brunette beauty is! She’s the one woman he can’t have a casual fling with, so how the hell did he end up in her bed?***Perfect for fans of: CEO romance 💼Spice 🌶️Festive love stories ❄️