diff --git a/CatherineLynwood/TagHelpers/MetaTagHelper.cs b/CatherineLynwood/TagHelpers/MetaTagHelper.cs
index 3f5925d..19c00f1 100644
--- a/CatherineLynwood/TagHelpers/MetaTagHelper.cs
+++ b/CatherineLynwood/TagHelpers/MetaTagHelper.cs
@@ -8,27 +8,42 @@ namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
         #region Public Properties
 
         public DateTime? ArticleModifiedTime { get; set; }
+
         public DateTime? ArticlePublishedTime { get; set; }
 
         public string MetaAuthor { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaDescription { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaImage { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaImageAlt { get; set; }
+
+        public string MetaImagePNG { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaKeywords { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaTitle { get; set; }
+
         public string MetaUrl { get; set; }
 
         public string OgSiteName { get; set; }
+
         public string OgType { get; set; } = "article";
 
         public string TwitterCardType { get; set; } = "summary_large_image";
+
         public string TwitterCreatorHandle { get; set; }
+
         public int? TwitterPlayerHeight { get; set; }
+
         public int? TwitterPlayerWidth { get; set; }
+
         public string TwitterSiteHandle { get; set; }
+
         public string TwitterVideoUrl { get; set; }
 
-        #endregion
+        #endregion Public Properties
 
         #region Public Methods
 
@@ -63,6 +78,9 @@ namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
             if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImage))
                 metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"{MetaImage}\">");
 
+            if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImagePNG))
+                metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"{MetaImagePNG}\">");
+
             if (!string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(MetaImageAlt))
                 metaTags.AppendLine($"<meta property=\"og:image:alt\" content=\"{MetaImageAlt}\">");
 
@@ -124,6 +142,6 @@ namespace CatherineLynwood.TagHelpers
             output.Content.SetHtmlContent(metaTags.ToString());
         }
 
-        #endregion
+        #endregion Public Methods
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/CatherineLynwood/Views/Discovery/Index1.cshtml b/CatherineLynwood/Views/Discovery/Index1.cshtml
index a5e5b91..40ccc49 100644
--- a/CatherineLynwood/Views/Discovery/Index1.cshtml
+++ b/CatherineLynwood/Views/Discovery/Index1.cshtml
@@ -399,38 +399,55 @@
 
     <!-- Trailer source selection + play button -->
     <script>
-        document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
-          const vPortrait  = document.getElementById("trailerPortrait");
-          const vLandscape = document.getElementById("trailerLandscape");
-          const playBtn    = document.getElementById("trailerPlayBtn");
-          if (!playBtn) return;
+    document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", () => {
+      const vPortrait  = document.getElementById("trailerPortrait");
+      const vLandscape = document.getElementById("trailerLandscape");
+      const playBtn    = document.getElementById("trailerPlayBtn");
+      if (!playBtn) return;
 
-          // Which video is currently visible according to Bootstrap’s lg breakpoint (>=992px)?
-          const isDesktop = () => window.matchMedia("(min-width: 992px)").matches;
-          const activeVideo = () => isDesktop() ? vLandscape : vPortrait;
+      // Which video is currently visible according to Bootstrap’s lg breakpoint (>=992px)?
+      const isDesktop = () => window.matchMedia("(min-width: 992px)").matches;
+      const activeVideo = () => isDesktop() ? vLandscape : vPortrait;
 
-          // Hide native controls when JS is active; custom button will start playback
-          [vPortrait, vLandscape].forEach(v => { if (v) v.controls = false; });
+      // Hide native controls when JS is active; custom button will start playback
+      [vPortrait, vLandscape].forEach(v => { if (v) v.controls = false; });
 
-          // Start playback on whichever video is visible
-          playBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
-            const v = activeVideo();
-            if (!v) return;
-            v.muted = false;
-            v.volume = 1.0;
+      // Start playback on whichever video is visible
+      playBtn.addEventListener("click", () => {
+        const v = activeVideo();
+        if (!v) return;
+        v.muted = false;
+        v.volume = 1.0;
+        v.play().then(() => {
+          playBtn.style.display = "none";
+        }).catch(err => console.warn("Video play failed:", err));
+      });
+
+      // Toggle pause/play when user clicks on the video itself
+      [vPortrait, vLandscape].forEach(v => {
+        if (!v) return;
+        v.addEventListener("click", () => {
+          if (v.paused) {
             v.play().then(() => {
               playBtn.style.display = "none";
-            }).catch(err => console.warn("Video play failed:", err));
-          });
-
-          // If the user starts via OS overlay/natives, also hide the custom button
-          [vPortrait, vLandscape].forEach(v => {
-            if (!v) return;
-            v.addEventListener("play", () => { playBtn.style.display = "none"; }, { once: true });
-          });
+            });
+          } else {
+            v.pause();
+            playBtn.style.display = "block";
+          }
         });
+      });
+
+      // If the user starts via OS overlay/natives, also hide the custom button
+      [vPortrait, vLandscape].forEach(v => {
+        if (!v) return;
+        v.addEventListener("play", () => { playBtn.style.display = "none"; });
+        v.addEventListener("pause", () => { playBtn.style.display = "block"; });
+      });
+    });
     </script>
 
+
     <script>
         document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {
         const el = document.getElementById('fullSynopsis');
@@ -532,112 +549,172 @@
 
     <!-- Geo-based slug swap for /go/{retailer}-{format}-{country} + dev override -->
     <script>
-    (function(){
-      // Direct IngramSpark URLs
-      const INGRAM_PB = "https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=6easpH54PaugzXFKdF4Tu4Izb0cvkMqbj3ZNlaYBKMJ";
-      const INGRAM_HB = "https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=GC1p1c8b66Rhfoy6Tq97SJmmhdZSEYuxBcCY5zxNstO";
+        (function(){
+          // Direct IngramSpark URLs
+          const INGRAM_PB = "https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=6easpH54PaugzXFKdF4Tu4Izb0cvkMqbj3ZNlaYBKMJ";
+          const INGRAM_HB = "https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=GC1p1c8b66Rhfoy6Tq97SJmmhdZSEYuxBcCY5zxNstO";
 
-      // Elements
-      const elKindle   = document.getElementById('kindleLink');
-      const elPbSelf   = document.getElementById('paperbackLinkSelf');
-      const elHbSelf   = document.getElementById('hardbackLinkSelf');
-      const elPbAmazon = document.getElementById('paperbackLink');   // optional
-      const elHbAmazon = document.getElementById('hardbackLink');    // optional
-      const elHbNat    = document.getElementById('hardbackNational');
-      const elPbNat    = document.getElementById('paperbackNational');
+          // Elements
+          const elKindle   = document.getElementById('kindleLink');
+          const elPbSelf   = document.getElementById('paperbackLinkSelf');
+          const elHbSelf   = document.getElementById('hardbackLinkSelf');
+          const elPbAmazon = document.getElementById('paperbackLink');   // optional
+          const elHbAmazon = document.getElementById('hardbackLink');    // optional
+          const elHbNat    = document.getElementById('hardbackNational');
+          const elPbNat    = document.getElementById('paperbackNational');
 
-      function show(el){ if (el) el.classList.remove('d-none'); }
-      function hide(el){ if (el) el.classList.add('d-none'); }
+          // Hint + flag
+          const elText = document.getElementById('buyCountryText');
+          const elFlag = document.getElementById('buyCountryFlag');
 
-      // helper to set both direct href and go slug
-      function setLink(el, directHref, slug) {
-        if (!el) return;
-        el.href = directHref;
-        el.setAttribute('data-go-slug', slug);
-      }
+          // Countries we show custom text + flag for
+          const targeted = new Set(['GB','US','CA','AU','IE']);
+          const countryNames = {
+            GB: 'United Kingdom',
+            US: 'United States',
+            CA: 'Canada',
+            AU: 'Australia',
+            IE: 'Ireland'
+          };
 
-      window.applyLinks = function applyLinks(code) {
-        const cc = (code || '').toUpperCase();
+          function show(el){ if (el) el.classList.remove('d-none'); }
+          function hide(el){ if (el) el.classList.add('d-none'); }
 
-        // Defaults to US Amazon
-        let kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBS427VD";
-        let pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068225815";
-        let hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068225807";
+          // Set both the visible direct URL and the /go slug used by your click router
+          function setLink(el, directHref, slug) {
+            if (!el) return;
+            el.href = directHref;
+            el.setAttribute('data-go-slug', slug);
+          }
 
-        // National retailer defaults (GB Waterstones; US B&N)
-        let hbNatHref = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
-        let pbNatHref = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
-        let hbNatSlug = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
-        let pbNatSlug = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
+          function setHint(code, name) {
+            if (elText) elText.textContent = `Best options for ${name || 'your country'}`;
+            if (!elFlag) return;
+            const cc = (code || '').toUpperCase();
+            if (!cc) { elFlag.classList.add('d-none'); return; }
+            const base = `/images/flags/${cc}`;
+            elFlag.src = `${base}.svg`;
+            elFlag.alt = `${name || cc} flag`;
+            elFlag.classList.remove('d-none');
+            elFlag.onerror = function () {
+              if (this.src.endsWith('.svg')) this.src = `${base}.png`;
+              else this.classList.add('d-none');
+            };
+          }
 
-        switch (cc) {
-          case 'GB':
-            kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBS427VD";
-            pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225815";
-            hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225807";
-            hbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
-            pbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
-            hbNatSlug  = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
-            pbNatSlug  = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
-            break;
-          case 'US':
-            // keep US Amazon defaults
-            hbNatHref = "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781068225802";
-            pbNatHref = "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781068225819";
-            hbNatSlug = "bn-hardback-us";
-            pbNatSlug = "bn-paperback-us";
-            break;
-          case 'CA':
-            kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FBS427VD";
-            pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1068225815";
-            hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1068225807";
-            // keep GB Waterstones/B&N as-is if you prefer not to show national links in CA
-            break;
-          case 'AU':
-            kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FBS427VD";
-            pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1068225815";
-            hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1068225807";
-            break;
-          case 'IE': // Ireland → use Amazon UK by default
-            kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBS427VD";
-            pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225815";
-            hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225807";
-            // keep Waterstones GB for national if you show it
-            hbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
-            pbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
-            hbNatSlug  = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
-            pbNatSlug  = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
-            break;
-          default:
-            break;
-        }
+          // Expose for reuse if needed elsewhere
+          window.applyLinks = function applyLinks(code) {
+            const cc = (code || '').toUpperCase();
 
-        // Kindle: direct Amazon, route via /go/ on click
-        setLink(elKindle, kindleHref, `amazon-kindle-${cc || 'us'}`);
+            // Defaults to US Amazon
+            let kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBS427VD";
+            let pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068225815";
+            let hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068225807";
 
-        // Ingram “Self” buttons: direct Ingram in GB/US only; hide elsewhere
-        if (cc === 'GB' || cc === 'US') {
-          setLink(elPbSelf, INGRAM_PB, `ingram-paperback-${cc.toLowerCase()}`);
-          setLink(elHbSelf, INGRAM_HB, `ingram-hardback-${cc.toLowerCase()}`);
-          show(elPbSelf); show(elHbSelf);
-        } else {
-          hide(elPbSelf); hide(elHbSelf);
-        }
+            // National retailer defaults (GB Waterstones; US B&N)
+            let hbNatHref = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
+            let pbNatHref = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
+            let hbNatSlug = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
+            let pbNatSlug = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
 
-        // Amazon print buttons (if present): direct Amazon, route via /go/
-        setLink(elPbAmazon, pbAmzHref, `amazon-paperback-${cc || 'us'}`);
-        setLink(elHbAmazon, hbAmzHref, `amazon-hardback-${cc || 'us'}`);
+            switch (cc) {
+              case 'GB':
+                kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBS427VD";
+                pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225815";
+                hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225807";
+                hbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
+                pbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
+                hbNatSlug  = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
+                pbNatSlug  = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
+                break;
+              case 'US':
+                // keep US Amazon defaults
+                hbNatHref = "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781068225802";
+                pbNatHref = "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/9781068225819";
+                hbNatSlug = "bn-hardback-us";
+                pbNatSlug = "bn-paperback-us";
+                break;
+              case 'CA':
+                kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FBS427VD";
+                pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1068225815";
+                hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1068225807";
+                break;
+              case 'AU':
+                kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FBS427VD";
+                pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1068225815";
+                hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/1068225807";
+                break;
+              case 'IE': // Ireland → use Amazon UK by default
+                kindleHref = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBS427VD";
+                pbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225815";
+                hbAmzHref  = "https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1068225807";
+                hbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225802";
+                pbNatHref  = "https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-alpha-flame/catherine-lynwood/9781068225819";
+                hbNatSlug  = "waterstones-hardback-gb";
+                pbNatSlug  = "waterstones-paperback-gb";
+                break;
+              default:
+                break;
+            }
 
-        // National retailer row: direct URLs, route via /go/
-        setLink(elHbNat, hbNatHref, hbNatSlug);
-        setLink(elPbNat, pbNatHref, pbNatSlug);
+            // Kindle: direct Amazon, route via /go/ on click
+            setLink(elKindle, kindleHref, `amazon-kindle-${cc || 'us'}`);
 
-        // Toggle any Ingram-only containers you’ve marked
-        document.querySelectorAll('[data-ingram-only="true"]').forEach(x => {
-          if (cc === 'GB' || cc === 'US') x.classList.remove('d-none'); else x.classList.add('d-none');
-        });
-      };
-    })();
+            // Ingram “Self” buttons: direct Ingram in GB/US only; hide elsewhere
+            if (cc === 'GB' || cc === 'US') {
+              setLink(elPbSelf, INGRAM_PB, `ingram-paperback-${cc.toLowerCase()}`);
+              setLink(elHbSelf, INGRAM_HB, `ingram-hardback-${cc.toLowerCase()}`);
+              show(elPbSelf); show(elHbSelf);
+            } else {
+              hide(elPbSelf); hide(elHbSelf);
+            }
+
+            // Amazon print buttons (if present): direct Amazon, route via /go/
+            setLink(elPbAmazon, pbAmzHref, `amazon-paperback-${cc.toLowerCase() || 'us'}`);
+            setLink(elHbAmazon, hbAmzHref, `amazon-hardback-${cc.toLowerCase() || 'us'}`);
+
+            // National retailer row: direct URLs, route via /go/
+            setLink(elHbNat, hbNatHref, hbNatSlug);
+            setLink(elPbNat, pbNatHref, pbNatSlug);
+
+            // Toggle any Ingram-only containers you’ve marked
+            document.querySelectorAll('[data-ingram-only="true"]').forEach(x => {
+              if (cc === 'GB' || cc === 'US') x.classList.remove('d-none'); else x.classList.add('d-none');
+            });
+          };
+
+          function updateForCountry(code, nameFromAPI) {
+            const cc = (code || '').toUpperCase();
+            // Update links
+            window.applyLinks(cc);
+            // Update hint + flag only for targeted set; leave default text for others
+            if (targeted.has(cc)) {
+              setHint(cc, countryNames[cc] || nameFromAPI || cc);
+            }
+          }
+
+          // Dev override: ?country=CA
+          const params   = new URLSearchParams(location.search);
+          const override = params.get('country');
+          if (override) {
+            const cc = override.toUpperCase();
+            updateForCountry(cc, countryNames[cc] || cc);
+            return;
+          }
+
+          // Single geo lookup
+          fetch('https://ipapi.co/json/')
+            .then(r => r.json())
+            .then(d => {
+              const code = d && d.country_code ? String(d.country_code).toUpperCase() : '';
+              const name = d && d.country_name ? d.country_name : code;
+              updateForCountry(code, name);
+            })
+            .catch(() => {
+              // Leave defaults if geo fails
+              window.applyLinks('');
+            });
+        })();
     </script>
 
 
@@ -650,6 +727,7 @@
              meta-author="Catherine Lynwood"
              meta-url="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/the-alpha-flame/discovery"
              meta-image="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/webp/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover-1200.webp"
+             meta-image-png="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover.png"
              meta-image-alt="Maggie from 'The Alpha Flame: Discovery' by Catherine Lynwood"
              og-site-name="Catherine Lynwood - The Alpha Flame: Discovery"
              article-published-time="@new DateTime(2024, 11, 20)"
diff --git a/CatherineLynwood/Views/Home/Index.cshtml b/CatherineLynwood/Views/Home/Index.cshtml
index 0f643f4..f6867fd 100644
--- a/CatherineLynwood/Views/Home/Index.cshtml
+++ b/CatherineLynwood/Views/Home/Index.cshtml
@@ -72,6 +72,7 @@
              meta-author="Catherine Lynwood"
              meta-url="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/"
              meta-image="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/webp/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover-600.webp"
+             meta-image-png="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover.png"
              meta-image-alt="Cover artwork from 'The Alpha Flame: Discovery' by Catherine Lynwood"
              og-site-name="Catherine Lynwood – The Alpha Flame"
              article-published-time="@new DateTime(2024, 11, 20)"
diff --git a/CatherineLynwood/Views/TheAlphaFlame/Index.cshtml b/CatherineLynwood/Views/TheAlphaFlame/Index.cshtml
index 4b007be..a76f816 100644
--- a/CatherineLynwood/Views/TheAlphaFlame/Index.cshtml
+++ b/CatherineLynwood/Views/TheAlphaFlame/Index.cshtml
@@ -162,7 +162,8 @@
              meta-keywords="The Alpha Flame trilogy, Catherine Lynwood, 1980s fiction, family saga, twin sisters, Birmingham novel, suspense fiction, indie fiction series"
              meta-author="Catherine Lynwood"
              meta-url="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/the-alpha-flame"
-             meta-image="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/webp/the-alpha-flame-trilogy-banner.webp"
+             meta-image="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/webp/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover-1200.webp"
+             meta-image-png="https://www.catherinelynwood.com/images/the-alpha-flame-discovery-cover.png"
              meta-image-alt="The Alpha Flame trilogy banner image showing three covers of the series by Catherine Lynwood"
              og-site-name="Catherine Lynwood - The Alpha Flame Trilogy"
              article-published-time="@new DateTime(2024, 11, 20)"