Contemporary Fiction Books

Book SynopsisSometimes the best things in life happen when you dare to get out of your depth.Abby lives and works in the heart of the Lake District. She splits her time between bringing up her daughter, working in the Plum Pie Bakery and dreaming of the time before her husband, Ben, left.Lori is on holiday from the States, hoping to find her way to the lake that she's looked at for years in a picture on her wall back home.Rebecca is contemplating taking the plunge too. Despite her immaculate appearance Rebecca is keeping quiet about a childhood trauma which has left her scared of the water.Clarissa is the founder of The Wildwater Women. An all-year-round open-water swimming veteran, and with a fearsome manner, she knows the lakes like no one else and her boundless energy defies her years.Four women, all from very different lives, all with reason to step into the water and wash away their past. But will the friendship they build be enough to keep them afloat when they each must face their fears?Trade Review'It's a beautiful, warm, touching and evocative read.' Phillipa Ashley ‘An unusual book, beautifully written, full of gentle undercurrents that bring floods of emotion. The gorgeous setting is exactly right for the strong theme of friendship, making this a real curl-up-in-your-armchair read.’ Sue Moorcroft ‘Wonderful…the perfect mix of love, loss, friendship and family. I now have an overwhelming urge to go wildswimming!’ Helen Phifer, author of Lake View House

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Book SynopsisGreat story I would definitely recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????When Maggie's husband is killed in an accident, leaving her alone to raise two young boys, she thinks life can't get any worse until she discovers something in her husband's belongings that shatters her world forever.Forced to sell what should have been their forever home, Maggie packs up and moves her family to Jewel Harbor, a picturesque coastal town where nobody knows her painful secret. And when she meets Evan, a local boat builder who volunteers to help fix up her new home, she begins to wonder if he couldn't help fix her heart too.But Maggie isn't the only one haunted by a secret tragedy. When Evan's past threatens to destroy his future, Maggie finds herself tested in ways she couldn't have imaginedA compelling story of a mother grappling with grief, long-kept secrets, and a heartbreaking betrayal.Perfect for fans of The Lost Girls of Devon and Amanda Prowse.Readers LOVE The Long Way Home!An emotional and touch

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Book SynopsisI flew through this book in a day! I loved it. It really had me desperate to know more' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????To unlock her secret, you must tell yours.Holly Mayhewhas the perfect family. But when she notices her seven-year-old daughter, Marley, becoming withdrawn and secretive, she sets up a solution. Holly creates a worry box, where Marley can post her innermost thoughts.But as the worry box fills up, Marley's notes threaten everything Holly thought she knew about her daughter.What is Marley not telling her, and why is she so scared?Holly's past is shrouded in a mystery of its own, and she must confront her own secrets secrets kept locked away for years if she's to help her daughter.Once the truth is out there's no going back.Would you keep a secret to protect the family you love? Discover family secrets, little white lies, and buried pasts in this utterly gripping and emotional page-turner! Fans of Susan Lewis, Kerry Fisher and Diane Chamberlain will love The Secret Keeper's DaTrade Review‘I loved The Secret Keeper’s Daughter and couldn’t put it down… A brilliantly compelling read to put on the top of your TBR!’ Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium ‘Kept me guessing until the end. Tense and compelling with a brilliantly original narrative.’ B.A. Paris, best-selling author of Behind Closed Doors ‘An engaging and suspenseful domestic drama packed with skilfully revealed family secrets… A compelling page-turner!’ USA Today best-selling author Sam Carrington ‘It is, quite simply, brilliant. And deeply unsettling.’ Amanda Lees ‘Completely gripping and so tense I have to remember to breathe. Brilliant!’ Alex Brown, best-selling author of A Postcard from Italy ‘Evocative, engaging & gripping from the very first page.’ Cath Weeks, author of Friends Don’t Lie ‘A dizzying web of lies and secrets! A truly engrossing book. Loved it.’ Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake ‘A great family drama, full of secrets, twists and turns. All the right ingredients for a psychological thriller!’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend ‘I absolutely loved it. Gripping, pacy and full of suspense, I couldn’t put it down! Sam is so talented, she really knows how to weave a spell with her stories.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You And Me ‘Gripping, heartbreaking, and powerfully insightful… Put The Secret Keeper’s Daughter at the top of your TBR list!’ Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter

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Book SynopsisChildhood betrayal casts a long shadowFrom the author of The Haven and The Cliff House, this is a devastating thriller set in a Cornish boarding school.A gripping page-turner' Tammy Cohen, author of The Wedding PartyAt a bleak boys' boarding school in Cornwall in the eighties when bullying is rife, Will and his best friend, Luke, are involved in a horrific incident that results in Luke leaving.Twenty-five years later their paths cross again and memories of a painful childhood come flooding back to haunt them both.Will's wife, Harmony, is struggling after a miscarriage that has hit her hard, and wishes Will would open up about what happened. But as Will withdraws further, she finds herself drawn to the charismatic stranger from her husband's past, Luke, and soon all three are caught in a tangled web of guilt and desire . . .From Amanda Jennings, author of The Cliff House, comes a haunting thriller about betrayal and revenge.Praise for The Judas Tree:That rare thing a gripping page-turnTrade Review Praise for The Judas Tree: ‘That rare thing – a gripping page-turner that’s also emotionally intelligent and very moving. I gulped it down’ Tammy Cohen, author of The Wedding Party ‘Astonishingly good and utterly haunting’ Oxford Times ‘A beautifully crafted tale. Emotional, dark and so very compelling’ Cesca Major, author of Maybe Next Time ‘AMAZING. Real and disturbing and brilliant, and so beautifully written. The kind of book you want to TALK about’ Iona Grey, author of The Glittering Hour ‘I LOVED it’ Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of The Start of Something ‘A beautiful, sharply written novel about how we carry the past with us’ Louise Beech, author of Nothing Else ‘A compelling, moving and captivating book that had me hooked from the first page . . . At the core of the book is the profound impact that trauma, experienced at a young age, can have on the rest of a person’s life, and the lives of those who love that person’ Louise Douglas, bestselling author of The Room in the Attic ‘A powerful story about the shadowlands that can connect people with long-held secrets. What I particularly loved when reading it was the constant interplay between menace and damage: the menace posed by others and the damage Jennings’s gritty and deftly drawn characters actually do to themselves. A really great read’ Claire Dyer, author of The Significant Others of Odie May

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the captivating new page-turner from Sunday Times bestselling author Susan LewisYou think you know your neighbours.When Jeannie Symonds vanishes without a trace, her small town is thrown into disarray.You think you know who to trust.Cara Jakes, a trainee investigator, begins to interview Jeannie's friends and neighbours, sure that someone has something to hide. Behind every door is a different story.But how can you separate the truth from the lies?An immersive page-turner, filled with shocks, twists and vivid characters. I was completely captivated' B.P. WalterTrade Review‘An immersive page-turner, filled with shocks, twists and vivid characters. I was completely captivated’ B.P. Walter Acclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘Lewis’s book has you by the collar from page one. You just don’t want it to stop. Relatable characters and an unusual, intriguing plot, she kept me guessing to the last’ Hilary Boyd ‘An intriguing read that drew me in from the very beginning. It combines heartfelt family drama with a gripping plot. The characters are expertly drawn … Susan has done a brilliant job of weaving her research seamlessly into the novel’ Julie Corbin ‘I was hooked by the suspenseful plotting, depth of character and legal backdrop. This is a deep book which I greatly enjoyed. Rather like an appetite-wetting five course meal with a surprise menu’ Jane Corry ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise’ Jane Corry‘A gripping read’ Bella ‘A gripping and compelling tale of justice and forgiveness’ The Courier ‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the next emotionally gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestseller Susan Lewis!THE STORYThe first chapter of a manuscript arrives on Publisher Marina's desk. She assumes it's just another novel by another aspiring writerTHE SECRETAs the chapters arrive one by one, Marina is convinced they are about her past. There's only one person who can know everything about the scandal, the trial, and the trauma that nearly broke her.THE SILENCEThis is one story that should never be told, and Marina is so desperate she will do anything to stop it getting out.Susan Lewis'' book ''Who's Lying Now?'' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 22-08-2022.Readers LOVE I Know It's You!I could not put this book down. It had me hooked from start to finish with a great storyline and many twists and turns along the way. What a rollercoaster!' Reader review, ?????Wow this book is amazing. I am a huge fan of Susan Lewis but this book had me up most of the night reading' Reader review, ?????A great holiday read. Two stories being told next to each other with some great twists the characters are fantastic' Reader review, ?????Oh what a tangled tale, my suspicions moved from character to character as I read the book. A fantastic read' Reader review, ?????This one did not disappoint, I couldn''t put it down desperate to discover what was going to happen next. I would have given this more than 5 stars if I could' Reader review, ?????Trade ReviewAcclaim for Susan Lewis: ‘Lewis’s book has you by the collar from page one. You just don’t want it to stop. Relatable characters and an unusual, intriguing plot, she kept me guessing to the last’ Hilary Boyd ‘An intriguing read that drew me in from the very beginning. It combines heartfelt family drama with a gripping plot. The characters are expertly drawn … Susan has done a brilliant job of weaving her research seamlessly into the novel’ Julie Corbin ‘Rich, seamless and masterful storytelling with so many ‘oh my god’ twisty moments… Absolute genius. I was totally gripped’ Rebecca Thornton ‘Susan Lewis has a gift for telling warm family stories that also take you by surprise’ Jane Corry‘A gripping read’ Bella ‘A compelling, timely mystery’ Lisa Ballantyne ‘My Lies, Your Lies has gone straight to the top of my favourite Susan reads. Full of drama, intrigue with so many twists and turns, I promise you'll be surprised and captivated right to the end’ Carmel Harrington ‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain ‘Utterly compelling’ Sun

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Book SynopsisChosen as one of the best new book releases' by COSMOPOLITANA best summer read' by ELLE MAGAZINEWhen you look at a woman, who do you see?Every aspect of her body or personality was up for inspection: too big, too small, too available, too hidden, too much, not enough.A wedding day brings back memories of sisterhood and betrayals; a motorway service station is the site of explosive violence, but also strange bonds; a trip home forces a reminder of a life-changing, lost friendship; a woman confronts her own infidelity; an artist celebrates a life spent in observation.This debut collection movingly explores how women and girls are looked at, look at one another, and look at themselves, and how living as an object can shape their passions, fears, and joys. With a clear eye and dark humour, Danielle Pender considers sex, parenting, grief and class as lenses for the ways in which the world watches women and how women are always watching back.Trade Review‘Watching Women and Girls is a searing meditation on the moments that make, and break, us. As canny as they are entertaining, these stories are packed with emotional intelligence, capturing the dark and the light of the female experience in a series of vignettes that every one of us will in some way relate to. I loved it.’CHARLOTTE PHILBY, AUTHOR OF THE SECOND WOMAN Vibrant, intense and darkly comic this is a powerful and thoughtful collection told through closely observed, spellbinding characters that stay with you.’ABIGAIL BERGSTROM, AUTHOR OF WHAT A SHAME ‘A page-flipping joy of a read. Pender is a generous writer and observer of society who incisively captures what it is to be a woman in our times.’CHARLOTTE JANSEN, AUTHOR OF GIRL ON GIRL ‘Smart and astute, funny and wry; a catalogue of the modern conditions of dating, working and being. It encouraged me to pay more attention to the world around me and the secret lives of those in it.’AMELIA ABRAHAM, AUTHOR OF QUEER INTENTIONS ‘To see, be seen and know that you are, always, being watched. That is the experience of being a woman today. This thoughtful, meditative and, at times, absurdly funny collection is a reminder that someone is, always, looking right back.’VICKY SPRATT, AUTHOR OF TENANTS ‘A beautifully written exploration of woman and girlhood, with all of its contradictions and quirks. Danielle is a sharp new talent.’SIRIN KALE Chosen as one of the ‘best new book releases’ by COSMOPOLITAN A ‘best summer read’ by ELLE MAGAZINE

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Book SynopsisReminds me of Khaled Hosseini, poignant and heartwarming Simply a beautiful story that had me reading until 3:30 in the morning' Sarah, NetGalleyI am a friend of the bees. Like you.'So, you have been waiting for me?'The forest has been waiting for you.'Pakistan, 1974: The secret-wreathed trees of Harikaya have always called to Hassan. He knows if he doesn't find the last beekeeper and salvage a precious jar of his mythical black honey before the floods come, his mother will lose her sight.But then he wins a scholarship to study with the state governor in Karachi amidst a brewing storm of political turmoil and simmering espionage.His entire world is turned upside down when he meets Maryam, the governor's niece visiting from London.All the while the fate of his mother and his promise to the bees calls him back to the forest, and so he must decide: Maryam or the beekeeper, England or Pakistan, his head or his heart.One of the most exciting debuts of 2021, this is a lyrical historical noveTrade Review‘Reminds me of Khaled Hosseini, poignant and heartwarming… Simply a beautiful story that had me reading it until 3:30 in the morning’ Sarah, NetGalley ‘I thoroughly enjoyed this book and really appreciate the representation it gives my community’ Resham, NetGalley ‘An absolutely beautifully written novel’ Eszter, NetGalley ‘Magnificent! Perfect for a long summer’s day spent in a hammock’ Literary Redhead, NetGalley ‘A beautiful story of finding hope’ Zoe, NetGalley ‘This is Siya Turabi’s debut novel… I fell in love with her lyrical writing, her vivid descriptions and her tale of family and friendship as well as her love of nature and the expression of its magic’ Norma, NetGalley ‘The story has a lot of magical elements and sort of a fairy tale feeling at times as poetry and the bees envelop Hassan’ Sara, NetGalley

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid,Duffy & Sonis a quietly moving masterpiece from one of Ireland's most gifted comic writers.Eugene Duffy is turning 70; his son Jim is turning 40.For decades now, they've been running the family hardware shop and living in good-natured bachelor harmony. But time is marching on, and with thoughts of old age weighing heavily on his mind, Eugene is growing increasingly concerned about his son's future.He resolves to help in the best way possible: by finding Jim a wife. And he's not going to let anyone let alone Jim himself stand in his way.Reminiscent of Fredrik Backman's bestselling novel A Man Called Ove, Duffy and Son contains a likeable but curmudgeonly main character, wry humour, tremendous heart, as well as a strong sense of community. It is a funny and heartwarming novel which celebrates the messiness of ordinary lives and would make a perfect reading group choice.Trade Review‘Funny, sweet, charming and just a little bit heart-breaking’ – Dara O’Briain ‘Immensely enjoyable … By turn, hilarious and heartbreaking, we rarely hear the perspective of the ageing working class man worrying about his bachelor son and I think that’s why it was such a refreshing read … It’s such a tender, warmhearted portrait of a man who has always thought he’d done his best and is now suddenly faced with the notion that he might have failed. Skilfully drawn characters jump to life and the storytelling is enormously entertaining … a universal story, told in a uniquely Irish way.’ – Liz Nugent

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Book Synopsis????? A five-star read that will warm your soulThis story shows us there is warmth in the world and it's just so positive it can't help but make you smile'Uplifting and empoweringa stpry about friendship, love and finding the bright side of life' Debbie JohnsonNine years ago, Zoe Taylor returned from London to the quiet hamlet of Westholme with her tail between her legs and a bun in the oven. Where once her job as a journalist saw her tearing off to Paris at a moment's notice after a lead, now the single mum covers the local news desk. At least, she diduntil she's unceremoniously let go.When Zoe invites her friends over to commiserate, wine and whining soon turns into something more and before the night is out she's plotted her next step: The Good News Gazette.Now, as a developer threatens to force Westholme into the twenty-first century, Zoe's good news movement finds her leading a covert campaign as a community crusader. She may have started The Good News Gazette as a way to save her

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Book Synopsis''A gripping call to actionand a daring triumph of a novel'' ADORAH NWORAH''Masterfully portrays the splintering of the mind in its most striking, unfiltered form'' AIWANOSE ODAFEN''A playful, powerful debut'' ZAKIYA DALILA HARRISA RAZOR-SHARP NOVEL FROM AN UTTERLY UNIQUE NEW VOICE.A lot is happening to Me. Will Me survive?Sahara is a student at one of the most elite universities in America and she is Not Okay. Her grades are subpar, she's not Nigerian enough for her family, and her long-term Life Partner* is threatening to take over. When she's not contemplating killing herself or the wealthy white students around her, she's receiving an increasing number of Unfortunate News' emails, which inform her that the few Black classmates she has are disappearing.Will Sahara end up joining the ranks of The Unfortunates', or can she avoid becoming yet another statistic?Written in the style of a thesis, J K Chukwu's highly original debut is a darkly funny and biting take on the campus novel, se

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Book SynopsisBrown Girls flows like a late night FM-radio dedication to the crew, the block, and the mission. This book's a gift' Paul Beatty, author of The SelloutAn ode to girlhood' Raven Leilani, author of LusterA fiercely poetic coming-of-age novel following a group of young women of colour in Queens, New York.Brown Girls dives deep into the lives of a group of young women of colour growing up in Queens, New York. Here, streets echo with many languages, subways rumble above dollar stores and the briny scent of the ocean wafts in from Rockaway Beach. Here, girls like Nadira, Gabby, Naz, Trish, Angelique, and many others, struggle to reconcile their immigrant backgrounds with the American culture they come of age in. Here, they become friends for life. Or so they vow.Brown Girls is a blazingly original, sweeping debut novel told by an unforgettable chorus of voices.Joyous, bittersweet, hilarious a coming of age story for us all' Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown BabyInfectious holds worlds within its pages' GuardianGorgeous incredibly moving'IndependentIf you liked LUSTER try BROWN GIRLS'Sunday Times StyleA cracker of a first novel' GlamourTransporting not to be missed' StylistA daring debut fearless' New York TimesSHORTLISTED FOR THE CENTRE FOR FICTION 2022 FIRST NOVEL PRIZEONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022 IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, GLAMOUR, STYLIST, INEWS, SUNDAY TIMES STYLE, LITERARY FRICTION PODCAST AND MORE.Trade Review'Brown Girls achieves immediate lift-off … [at] times, audaciously, it’s as if she’s talking about every brown girl alive during the past century … Fearless' New York Times 'Strikingly exuberant … The book certainly has spiky, thought-provoking things to say … but it is most memorable in its gorgeous depictions of friendship. It is also an incredibly moving meditation on growing up … This gives a novel set in Queens a powerful universality’ Independent ‘Attracting huge amounts of buzz … a fierce examination of race, class and marginalisation in America today’ ipaper ‘Brown Girls flows like a late night FM-radio dedication to the crew, the block, and the mission … This book is a gift’ Paul Beatty, author of The Sellout ‘Transporting and energising … it’s not to be missed’ Stylist ‘Glorious … While there is much that many brown girls will relate to—including experiences that feel stolen straight from my memories—Andreades succeeds in making the stories feel specific beyond a singular experience … breadth, depth and enormous richness’ New York Times Book Review ‘An acute study of those tender moments of becoming. An ode to girlhood, inheritance, and the good trouble the body yields’ Raven Leilani, author of Luster ‘Brown Girls is filled with an unforgettable cast of characters …Precise and powerful, this is a coming-of-age story for us all’ Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown Baby 'A heady, poetic exploration of growing up … It left me speechless' Huma Qureshi, author of Things We Do Not Tell the People We Love ‘Brown Girls is a song—of celebration, of mourning, of rage, of fierce living’ Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days ‘Seething with raw, exuberant life … It's hard to think of another book with more spirit or a keener eye’ Alexandra Kleeman, author of Something New Under the Sun

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Book SynopsisI just loved this book put on a smile on my face' Libby Page, The LidoNaturally funny page turning, smart and sassy' Helen Lederer, comedian, author and founder of the CWIP PrizeFresh and different and skilfully written' Yomi Adekoke, Slay in Your LaneVicky Turnbull has never regretted giving up her career for family life in the suburbs. And apart from being outstandingly good at paintball, no one would ever know that in a past life she was an undercover spy and has been trained to kill a man with her bare hands. Not even her husband, and certainly not the other mums at the school gate.But beneath the school runs and bake sales, Vicky had never quite said goodbye to the past. So, when a newcomer on the PTA sets alarms bells ringing and MI5 comes calling, she's determined to prove that despite her expanding waistline and love of pink gin, she's still every bit the cold-eyed special operative.When the assignment gets uncomfortably close to home, Vicky must decide if she has got what the

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Book SynopsisWill a tropical escape lead to a perfect romance?It was meant to be the holiday of a lifetime for Samantha: the launch of her travel blog, her best friend's wedding and hopefully her own marriage proposal. Until she finds herself on her way to Tobago single.Disillusioned with his corporate job on Wall Street, Roman is starting afresh in Tobago. He doesn't need a distraction, especially in the form of a a free-spirited travel blogger. But something about Samantha intrigues him.As romance blossoms, Roman and Samantha must learn to risk their hearts. But when secrets are revealed, their new relationship is put in jeopardy. Now Samantha and Roman must decide what they really want. They came to Tobago to find themselves, but could finding each other be what they needed all along?Perfect for fans of:?? Friends to lovers?? Opposites attract?? InternationalReaders love Until I Met You!Fresh, flirty and gloriously escapist' Alex Brown, No. 1 bestselling author of A Postcard from ParisA sparkling five-star read the setting was done so well' ?????Full of fun, flirty romance that came along with its fair share of drama!' ?????I couldn't put it down! Totally recommend' ?????A perfect beach read funny and sweet' ?????I loved everything about this!' ?????A really fun read I would hands down recommend' ?????A real pleasure to read I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!' ?????Looking for another beach read? Pick up another Mills & Boon tropical summer romance!Destination Weddings And Other Disasters by M.C Vaughn Future stepsiblings with a shared history and undeniable chemistry? This story is THE spicy forbidden romance!Meet Me in Hawaii by Georgina Toffolo A fresh start. A surf school. Can these two wounded souls find common ground?Forbidden Games by Katee Robert Holiday sex with a strangerwho turns out to be your biggest investor. A dark, spicy billionaire opposites romance from TikTok's bestselling sensation!Trade Review Readers love Until I Met You! ‘A sparkling five-star read… the setting was done so well’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Full of fun, flirty romance that came along with its fair share of drama!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put it down! Totally recommend’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A perfect beach read… funny and sweet’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved everything about this!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really fun read… I would hands down recommend’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real pleasure to read… I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisThe latest unforgettable timeslip novel from theUSA Todaybestselling author ofThe Secret of the Chateau.Will love lead her to a devastating choice?1942. Three years into the war, Pam turns down her hard-won place at Oxford University to become a codebreaker at Bletchley Park. There, she meets two young men, both keen to impress her, and Pam finds herself falling hard for one of them. But as the country's future becomes more uncertain by the day, a tragic turn of events casts doubt on her choice and Pam's loyalty is pushed to its limitsPresent day. Julia is struggling to juggle her career, two children and a husband increasingly jealous of her success. Her brother presents her with the perfect distraction: forgotten photos of their grandmother as a young woman at Bletchley Park. Why did her grandmother never speak of her time there? The search for answers leads Julia to an incredible tale of betrayal and bravery one that inspires some huge decisions of her ownGripping historical ficti

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Book SynopsisWow! I read it in one sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????She told you the house would keep you safe. She lied.Esther is safe in the house. For sixteen years, she and her mother have lived off the grid, protected from the dangers of the outside world. For sixteen years, Esther has never seen another single soul.Until today.Today there's a man outside the house. A man who knows Esther's name, and who proves that her mother's claims about the outside world are false. A man who is telling Esther that she's been living a lie.Is her mother keeping Esther safe or keeping her prisoner?Gripping, tense and thought-provoking I raced through it.' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The ChaletUnearths the depths of a mother''s love Compelling.' Eve Smith, author of The Waiting RoomsA terrifyingly sharp thriller.' Victoria Dowd, author of The Smart Woman''s Guide to MurderChilling and compelling.' Vikki Patis, author of Return to Blackwater HouseReaders LOVE The Safe House!GrippingTrade ReviewPraise for THE SAFE HOUSE:‘Perfectly realised.’ Trevor Wood, Dagger award-winning author of The Man on the Street ‘Tense, claustrophobic and oh-so addictive.’ Penny Batchelor, author of My Perfect Sister ‘A compulsive and tightly woven thriller that deftly illustrates the chilling lengths a mother will go to protect her child.’ Karin Nordin, author of Last One Alive ‘The Safe House is a captivating and distinctive thriller that explores the terrifying dangers of a mother's distorted love.’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies Praise for SLEEPLESS: ‘The Circle meets Black Mirror in a thrilling, plausible and gripping debut. Frighteningly inventive.’ John Marrs, bestselling author of The One ‘A twisty, action-packed plot make this intriguing thriller unputdownable.’ Roz Watkins, author of the DI Meg Dalton series 'A brilliantly original premise which is horrifyingly believable – one for insomniacs everywhere.’ Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘An original and action-packed thriller, with a perfectly unnerving premise that hooked me from the start.’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies ‘A complex, clever novel with memorable characters and a dash of sci-fi. A truly gripping rollercoaster ride through a dark, dystopian land.’ Vikki Patis, author of Girl, Lost 'A tense, unsettling psychological thriller that’ll leave you wondering if there’s something more behind your own sleepless nights!' Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost

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Book Synopsis'What a lovely warm feeling this book gave me, I loved the storyline loved the characters would recommend.'NetGalley ReviewerEscape with a feel-good romance that will warm your heart this summer!Emily Hendrickson is tired of being the wedding guest and never the bride. Working at her local paper as a wedding columnist, she can't wait to write her own happy-ever-after.When she bumps into her childhood sweetheart Calvin Albright, her world is knocked off balance. Calvin has returned to the quiet town of Hebblestone desperate for a fresh start. After his wife tragically died two years ago, he wants nothing more than to find a new home and settle down with his son, Isaac.Isaac can see how lonely his dad is he's determined to help him find love again and complete their familyUploading a video to his blog in search of a new girlfriend for his dad, he convinces Emily to use the local paper to make the video viral and sift through the potential candidates.But as the letters to Calvin begin t

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Book SynopsisI just loved everything about this book Ticked all the boxes for the perfect read.' NetGalley reviewer?????1933. Hannah Snow is fleeing her unhappy marriage when she finds herself in a small hotel on the banks of Loch Ness. But when a monster is spotted in the depths of the waters, the press descends and Hannah finds her hiding place is discovered. Someone has been looking for Hannah, and when they find her events will take a devastating turnPresent day. True crime podcaster Scarlett finds herself intrigued by the mystery of Hannah Snow, wife of a promising government minister who disappeared in 1933 just months before her husband also went missing, presumed dead. As Scarlett works to uncover the truth, she discovers a tragic family secret, and a story as murky as the depths of the loch where Hannah and her husband were last seenFrom the bestselling author of The Book of Last Letters, get transported to Scotland in The Missing Wife, a gripping and emotional dual timeline historical n

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Book SynopsisBringing love, laughter and friendship from coast to coast*The new heartwarming and cosy romance from Caroline Roberts the perfect seaside escape!*Next stop: seaside, sunshine and romance!When Lucy isn't in her cosy cottage by the sea, she's winding through the Northumberland coast with her loveable Dachsund Daisy, cooking up a storm at the local village celebrations. Inspired by her Italian Poppa, Lucy's chasing a new dream with her pizza van business. And at one particular party she meets Jack, the brooding but gorgeous owner of the Cocktail Campervan.Wary of repeating mistakes of the past, Lucy and Jack keep it strictly business. But as the summer drifts by in a swirl of garden parties, fun and fizz, and as the cocktail campervan creates the community they so desperately need, romance starts to blossom one stop at a timeReaders love escaping with The Seaside Cocktail Campervan!:Just the most gorgeous book, really summery, romantic and heartwarming' Netgalley reviewerTHIS BOOK! I aTrade ReviewPraise for Caroline Roberts’ gorgeously heartwarming novels: ‘Pure comfort – warmth and cosiness exude from every page’ Woman ‘Cosy and uplifting – a real treat!’ Debbie Johnson ‘Family, friendships, farming and fabulous food’ Heidi Swain ‘Warm, romantic, emotional . . . gave me ALL of the feels. A truly lovely read’ Carmel Harrington

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Book Synopsis The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures – this time with a puppy in tow… Trade Review Praise for Rachel Wells: ‘Must have!’ Daily Express “The first book, ‘Alfie the Doorstep Cat’ was absolutely brilliant – and now this follow up is even better.” Reader review “A must for all cat lovers.” Reader review “I loved this book! Loved the first book 'Alfie the Doorstop Cat' and this one was just as good as the first. I couldn’t put it down. Great for a cat lover to read!” Reader review

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Book SynopsisThe next purrfect read from Rachel Wells a true festive treat!Christmas is around the corner, and Alfie and George can't wait. This year, the residents of Edgar road have come together to put on a festive show and raise money for a local homeless shelter.As December approaches, plans are in full swing: auditions are being held, props are being built, Alfie and George are rehearsing daily, and everyone is having a very merry time.But then things start to go wrong. And when the residents arrive at the theatre one morning to discover their set has been trashed, it becomes clear someone is trying to sabotage their performance.Alfie and George know it's up to them to find the culprit and save the day. Because, after all, the show must go onTrade Review Praise for Rachel Wells: ‘Must have!’ Daily Express “The first book, ‘Alfie the Doorstep Cat’ was absolutely brilliant – and now this follow up is even better.” Reader review “A must for all cat lovers.” Reader review “I loved this book! Loved the first book 'Alfie the Doorstop Cat' and this one was just as good as the first. I couldn’t put it down. Great for a cat lover to read!” Reader review

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Book SynopsisStunningly brilliant Full of more twists and turns than the best ever rollercoaster, with an epic ending' NetGalley review?????TRICK OR TREAT?When six-year-old Marcus is taken from outside his house on Halloween it shakes his quiet neighbourhood to the core.Everyone was ready for a night of trick-or-treating. Now the unthinkable has happened.TRUTH OR LIES?As Detective Imogen Grey arrives to question Marcus's parents, they tell her there has been a mistake. Their son is just fine.But if that's true, where is Marcus?INNOCENT OR GUILTY?Imogen becomes locked in a race against time to find the missing child and uncover the truth. Can she discover what's happened to Marcus before it's too late?Detective Imogen Grey returns in a completely addictive page-turner, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, T.M. Logan and Shari Lapena.Readers are gripped by Trick or Treat:Started and finished in the same day! I was HOOKED!' NetGalley review ?????Brilliant! A gripping race against time' NetGalley review ?????A fabulous rollercoaster Five stars seems hardly enough!' NetGalley review ?????I LOVED this book! I just couldn''t put it down Fast-paced Keeps you always wanting more Amazing' NetGalley review ?????ALL HAIL THE QUEEN OF CRIME!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! 5 stars hands down' NetGalley review ?????So ridiculously good Absolutely gripping from page one Didn't let up until the very end' NetGalley review ?????I am completely stunned right now The conclusion is amazing! The last line of the story I actually gasped when I read it' NetGalley review ?????Brilliant Fast-paced, thrilling and full of tension and suspense I loved the twists I didn't want the book to end A cracker of a read' NetGalley review ?????Fantastic One night I'd put the book down to go to sleep but had to pick it up again just to read a little more!' NetGalley review ?????Wow! Incredible! If you love Cara Hunter, Karin Slaughter and TM Logan, then you'll love this' NetGalley review ?????Trade ReviewPraise for Kat Diamond: ‘I loved it – absorbing and wonderfully twisty. It keeps the reader guessing right up to the last pages’ Debbie Howells ‘Absolutely top-notch. So many twists it makes me dizzy thinking about it’ Jo Jakeman ‘Dark and twisted, but with sunshine and nostalgia to transport you’ SJI Holliday ‘Gripping’ OK! ‘Gritty, realistic, and worthy of an open mouth when you reach the ending, this is a taut, tense read’ Woman’s Way ‘A must for crime lovers’ Woman & Home ‘Heartstopping’ Crime Monthly ‘Dark, nail-biting … the hottest thriller out this summer!’ The People’s Friend ‘All hail the new Queen of Crime’ Heat ‘A page-turner with a keep-you-guessing plot’ Sunday Times Crime Club ‘Packed with twists until the last page’ Closer

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Book SynopsisHUSTLERS meets BIG LITTLE LIES in the heist of the summerA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERPropulsive and captivating' VogueDarkly comedic' Daily MailMeet Ava: rule-abiding lawyer who has ticked all of life's boxes. She's married to a successful surgeon and has just taken an indefinite career break to raise her adorable toddler. A picture-perfect life.Meet Winnie: Ava's old college roommate. Once awkward, quiet and apparently academically challenged, she left Stanford in a shroud of scandal. But now, she is charismatic, wealthy and has returned to town dripping in designer accessories. An actual perfect life.When the two women bump into one another at a local coffee shop, it seems like fate has intervened: Winnie's new-found success is courtesy of a shady business and she needs a favour; Ava is realising she is not built for the stay-at-home life. But what starts as one favour turns into two, then three, and soon Ava is in far deeper than she ever imagined.Now Ava has to make the ultimate decTrade Review PRAISE for Counterfeit: ‘Darkly comedic with serious undertones, Chen shines a light on secrets, shame and the many ways in which women can be sidelined’ Daily Mail ‘Counterfeit is an entertaining, luxurious read — but beneath its glitz and flash, it is also a shrewd deconstruction of the American dream and the myth of the model minority … innovative and subversive’ New York Times ‘A smart take on complicated friendships and murky tales in the world of counterfeit handbags’ Financial Times ‘Clever, sharp, and slyly funny … A delightfully different caper novel with a Gone Girl–style plot twist’ Kirkus Reviews ‘Riveting and energetic … Chen deftly guides readers through the exploits of old friends Ava and Winnie while also exploring the intricacies of friendship, class, culture, and survival’ Balli Kaur Jaswal, acclaimed author of Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows ‘Sly and thoroughly compelling … Chen's ingenious plot will keep you breathless to the last page’ Claire Messud, New York Times bestselling author of The Burning Girl ‘Sly and subversive, an examination of motherhood and an incisive look at culture and class’ Booklist starred review ‘Counterfeit is decadent and delicious … A true delight for mind and heart from beginning to end’ Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee ‘A clever, multi-layered story about friendship and fakery that will keep you gripped’ Best

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Book SynopsisOne of the most exciting writers working in Ireland today' SALLY ROONEY, author of Normal PeopleTerrific' RODDY DOYLE, author of LoveTruly brilliant' MEGAN NOLAN, author of Acts of DesperationOn an island off Ireland's west coast strange things are afoot: two teenage boys set fires while their worlds fall apart, a couple drive out to the hills in a last-ditch effort to save their marriage, a widow seeks a stranger's help to bury her grief and a horse crashes a house party. Adrift in the treacherous waters of small-town boredom, the residents reach out with love and cruelty, desperation and hope, in their pursuit of connection.Pure Gold is a bitterly funny, surprising and profoundly moving short story collection that crackles with the thrilling energy of a bold new literary voice, John Patrick McHugh.Full of stylish brio' Colin Barrett, author of Young SkinsHilarious, shocking, and disturbingly well-observed' Vanity FairSearing John Patrick McHugh joins an illustrious generation of talTrade Review‘This astonishing collection of stories draws the reader into a world at once familiar and deliciously strange … John Patrick McHugh is one of the most exciting writers working in Ireland today’ Sally Rooney, author of Normal People ‘A remarkable, rare and truly brilliant collection’ Megan Nolan, author of Acts of Desperation ‘Ireland produces writers the way some countries produce footballers, and the latest is John Patrick McHugh’ Sunday Times ‘This is a terrific collection. The stories are dark, funny, honest and engrossing’ Roddy Doyle, author of Love ‘Refreshing and ambitious … stories full of heart and balls and mischief’ Lisa McInerney, author of The Blood Miracles ‘McHugh’s stories are full of stylish brio, headlong with energy, and pulse with real feeling and depth. He is a young writer forging a fresh and intense new path through the landscape of Irish letters’ Colin Barrett, author of Young Skins ‘McHugh writes very tenderly about people, and very vibrantly about place. Pure Gold describes the dull lives of a splendid island, in prose that is always splendid and never dull’ Sara Baume, author of A Line Made By Walking ‘Sharp, savage, feral stories. Pure Gold is utterly engrossing and unafraid. From the broken world of masculinity and prejudice, John Patrick McHugh has wrought a precious, beautiful alchemy’ Sean Hewitt, author of Tongues of Fire ‘Emotionally intelligent and savagely funny … Pure Gold is a striking literary debut’ Nicole Flattery, author of Show Them A Good Time ‘John Patrick McHugh is a wildly ambitious craftsman, and such a thrilling writer of sentences’ Danny Denton, author of The Earlie King & the Kid in Yellow

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Book SynopsisAmerica's preeminent fiction writer' New YorkerA raw, propulsive tale of love and grief' Mail on SundayA novel of love and loss from the bestselling and prizewinning author of Blonde.Michaela and her husband have moved to the starkly beautiful but uncanny landscape of New Mexico, to take up an academic residency. But when Gerard is struck by a fatal illness, their life begins to resemble a nightmare. At thirty-seven, Michaela must first face the terrifying prospect of widowhood, then the chaos of the days when Gerard is gone.Haunting and utterly heart-wrenching, Breathe explores the intense madness of grief and what happens when a love cannot be surrendered.A fever dream of a novel' New York TimesSimply the most consistently inventive, brilliant, curious and creative writer going, as far as I'm concerned' Gillian Flynn, author of Gone GirlTrade Review Praise for Breathe: ‘The dizzyingly prolific Oates returns with a raw, propulsive tale of love and grief. It unfolds against the stark landscape of New Mexico, where 37-year-old Michaela’s older husband, a Harvard professor, has taken up an academic residency, only to be stricken with a fatal illness. In the nightmarish moths that follow, Michaela cares for him with desperate devotion; in the aftermath, her struggle to accept his loss sends her hurtling towards a hallucinatory denouement’ Hephzibah Anderson, New York Times ‘The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the demon-gods of the Native American Pueblo people combine to nightmarish effect in Joyce’s unrelenting latest, which is set against the uncanny landscape of New Mexico … nothing in her hallucinatory horror equals the simple, devastating awfulness of the moment when Michaela discovers her dying partner, his brilliant mind now addled with opioids, trying to read his paper upside down’ Stephanie Cross, Daily Mail ‘Breathe is a fever dream of a novel, and it’s as an allegory of grief that it most sparkles. What appears to be hallucination is actually more emotionally complicated’ Joshua Henkin, New York Times ‘The dizzyingly prolific Oates returns with a raw, propulsive tale of love and grief ’ Mail on Sunday ‘Breathe is a fever dream of a novel, and it’s as an allegory of grief that it most sparkles. What appears to be hallucination is actually more emotionally complicated’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisOne of the most unique books you''ll read this year BuzzfeedA strikingly different trilogy opener Kirkus ReviewsTwins destined to bring about devastation. . .Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu's inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all.Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water.As the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire.Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ?The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.What reade

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA DAZZLING DEBUT' SARAH WINMANFOR FANS OF ELENA FERRANTESTUNNING' WOMAN'S WEEKLYVIVID AND AUTHENTIC' WASHINGTON POSTNAOMI KRUPITSKY''S WORDS SINGI COULDN''T PUT IT DOWN' JOANNA GLENGRIPPINGA TENSE, NUANCED DEBUT' PLATINUMVIVIDLY-DRAWNBEAUTIFUL. I LOVED IT!' CHRISTINA SWEENEY-BAIRD*A TODAY Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick**Book of the Month club**One ofCosmopolitan's Best Historical Fiction of 2021**One ofPopSugar's Best New Books of 2021*________________________________________________________A captivating debut novel about the tangled fates of two best friends and daughters of the Italian mafia, and a coming-of-age story of twentieth-century Brooklyn itself.Two daughters. Two families. One inescapable fate.Sofia Colicchio is a free spirit, loud and untamed. Antonia Russo is thoughtful, ever observing the world around her. Best friends since birth, they live in the shadow of their fathers' unspoken community: the Family. Sunday dinners gather them each wTrade Review‘I found this tense, nuanced debut to be gripping’ Platinum magazine, *Book of the Month* ‘Power struggles, secrets and friendships abound in this powerful novel’ Woman

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Book SynopsisInspired by a true storyDaughterMidwifePrincessA fascinating story reflecting the past moving alongside the present day' USA Today Bestseller Glynis PetersBorn Nigerian royalty, Princess Adenrele Ademola trained as a nurse at Guy's Hospital in London and stepped up to serve the people of Britain when war broke out facing both the devastation of the Blitz and the prejudice of some of the people she was trying to help.80 years later, Ade's great-niece Yemi arrives in London clutching the Princess's precious diaries and longs to uncover the mysteries they holdA richly-detailed, compelling historical novel shining a light on a hidden voice of WW2 and one woman's courageous contribution to BritainA wonderful unfurling of such an important history I was utterly absorbed in Ade''s life!' Chioma OkerekeReaders love A Nurse's Tale:I must admit I knew very little about Nigeria, its history, culture, heritage and traditions and now I doa great debut novel and perfect for readers who enjoy histo

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Book SynopsisA captivating story of romance, passion and adventure set in nineteenth century London and Italy.London 1859. Carina Temple has put away the stifling black crepe demanded by the death of her father but with it she has also cast aside society's expectations of what a single young lady should be and do.When Carina's uncle summons her to Belgrave Square to inform her that her reputation is ruined, thanks to a certain Lord Danby, he tells her that she must travel to Italy until the gossip recedes and a suitable match can be found for her.But Italy is a tempestuous place her grandmother and cousins soon tell her of the fault lines between the states and the dangerous rebels fighting for freedom. Chief among these is Ben Mavrone and when he and Carina meet, he distrusts her society pedigree, and she considers him a violent extremist.When trouble comes to Carina's door, it is Ben who saves her reluctantly and as they go on the run, they must learn to understand each other to stay alive.MTrade Review‘A heady brew of passion and treachery, intrigue and adventure.' Alan Titchmarsh ‘My historical novel of the year – a journey to Italy to fall in love with.’Rupert Everett ‘Spirited, suspense-filled and gorgeously romantic.’ Miranda Seymour What readers are saying about An Italian Scandal: ‘This is such a beguiling story that gripped me and drew me in.’ I really enjoyed the historical aspect of the book and just couldn’t put it down.’

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Book SynopsisGloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted' Bestselling author FAITH HOGANA lovely, summery read full of secrets and hope' Bestselling author JO THOMASAn unforgettable tale of romance, humour and heart set against the stunning backdrop of the Cornish coast, from the Sunday Times bestseller.When Eden steps out of her beautiful coastal cottage to find a Speedo-wearing, suntanned stranger doing yoga in next door's garden, she is immediately on her guard. Since her ex-husband betrayed her in the worst possible ways, she has kept her distance from all men, taking refuge in her start-up coffee business.But as she gets to know Levan, Eden begins to wonder if he might be different until she discovers he's not quite what he seems. And when a long-buried family secret surfaces, her faith in those she loves most is shaken to the core.As the secrets spill out, relationships old and new will be tested like never before. Can Eden learn to trust again, and move past all the secrets of this Trade Review Praise for A Secret Cornish Summer: ‘I LOVED A Secret Cornish Summer – the uplifting summer read for every holiday tote bag. Gloriously uplifting and unashamedly warm-hearted!’ Faith Hogan ‘A lovely summery read, full of secrets and hope. A smashing slice of life in a seaside town, the perfect place to draw a line in the sand and for new beginnings.’ Jo Thomas ‘Escapism at its very best, what a book! The most wonderful setting, lovely characters and oozing with heart and hope – I adored it.’ Milly Johnson ‘Combines romance, humour and intrigue so well … The whole thing was so captivating, and I loved that there were secrets peppered and hinted at throughout … that I was desperate to uncover. A Secret Cornish Summer is blissful story, full of sunshine, secrets and Phillipa’s trademark romance, that I loved diving into.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Sunshine, secrets and a stunning setting make this the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain Praise for Phillipa Ashley: ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘Within moments you’ll feel like you're at the Cornish seaside, gazing out on the waves, cream tea in hand. The ultimate summer reading escape!’ Yours Magazine ‘Full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar ‘A page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly ‘Romantic and life-affirming’ Woman’s Weekly ‘A feel-good read for summer’ The Sun

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Book Synopsis**Pick up THE FULL NEST, the brand-new hilarious novel by Fiona Gibson OUT NOW!**The million copy bestselling queen of romantic comedy is back with this laugh-out-loud and heart-warmingly relatable tale of a woman who has had enoughBeing married to a comedian is no joke.Kate is sick of it. Sick of being a wife, cook, dog walker and flat-pack assembler, while still being treated like a doormat. Her husband all but ignores her unless he needs a clean shirt and she's constantly compelled to keep up with the (very smug) Joneses in their neighbourhood.What happened to the fun-loving woman she used to be? At almost 50, Kate feels lost, overlooked and stuck. That is, until she comes home to one of her husband''s impromptu parties and is expected to feed their hungry guests.And that's it. Breaking point. The final straw.Scrambling out of the bathroom window, Kate leaves. She has no money, no clean pants, and no plan but a chance encounter sees her following her heart for once. And now there's no going backReaders love The Woman Who Ran Away From Everything:Another fantastic, funny, totally relatable read! I love the writing style, characters and the way you are drawn in! A brilliant read totally relatable to woman of a certain age' NetGalley Review ?????I can't wait for readers to get their hands on Kate's story. I know it will inspire many' NetGalley Review ?????Wow what a book! I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend' NetGalley Review ?????This was so, so lovely. A beautiful tale of taking chances, just going for it and trusting your gut A real winner of a book' NetGalley Review ?????This is a five-star read that will captivate you. Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special' NetGalley Review ?????Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem' NetGalley Review ?????

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Book Synopsis''I absolutely love Fiona Gibson''s funny, emotional, relatable writing.' Jenny ColganThe brand-new, heartwarmingly hilarious novel from the Sunday Times and Number 1 bestselling queen of romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and TikTok sensation Mama''s Still Got It.One family home. Three generations. What could possibly go wrong?Carly loves her family. She really does. It's just that now her three children are grown up, she thought it was her time.Everyone talks about the empty nest and how difficult that can be. But Carly and her husband, Frank, have often fantasised about it meals without arguments, conversation without shouting over the sound of the Xbox, holidays planned around the culture not the next adventure.But Carly's nest is far from empty. Her elderly dad needs more support and is moving in temporarily'. On top of which, Carly's son, Eddie, is far too comfortable at home why go out and get a job, when your parents keep you fed and your clothes laundered? And just when Carly is starting to pull her hair out, Eddie drops a bombshell that changes everything.Is there room in the nest for one more?Fiona Gibson is back with her brilliantly funny novel about family, frustrations and finding yourself in the chaos. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Milly Johnson and Jill Mansell.Readers love Fiona Gibson:A terrifically entertaining, cheery romance, with an endearing heroine.' Sunday MirrorWarm, funny and poignant.' Daily MailWarm, witty and fun.' My WeeklyThe voice of modern women.' Marie ClaireMore than funny, it's true.' ElleWarm, funny and endearing.' Best????? Fiona Gibson always brings funny to her stories. Something special.' Reader review????? Fiona Gibson never fails to entertain. Another gem.' Reader review

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Book SynopsisThis is a cracking page turner with twists galore. When I wasn''t reading it I was thinking of this book trying to work out what was going on.' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????Fans of Vera, Val McDermid and Elly Griffiths will love Last Seen Alive!When Anna Matheson fails to collect her son from the babysitter after a works party, the police are swiftly called. Anna is a stickler for time and a good mother she would never abandon her baby. Her disappearance is totally out of character and DI Isabel Blood and her team soon suspect foul play.CCTV footage shows Anna was last seen at precisely 11.11pm, as she collected her coat to leave the party. But the cameras outside the venue have failed to pick up her exit from the car park how could she have vanished in plain sight?Rumour has it that Anna was set to make big changes in the workplace, and Isabel can't help but think someone wanted her out of the way.Everyone at the party is a suspect, and all the clues point to murderReaders LOVE Last See

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Book SynopsisThe gripping new thriller and instant New York Times bestseller, perfect for escapist reading!The holiday of your dreamsWhen Lux and Nico get the chance to sail to a remote island off the coast of Hawaii, they're thrilled. It's the trip they've been dreaming of their whole lives.A tropical paradiseDespite a dark history of shipwrecks and murder, the island is beautiful. But they're not alone another group is already there.No one will hear your screamsIt's not long before cracks emerge, and someone goes missing. Then a body surfaces, and Lux starts to wonder if any of them are going to make it back to shore aliveA thriller worth staying up all night to finish' Julie Clark,author ofThe Flight Tantalises from page one' Katherine St. John, author ofThe Lion''s DenYou'll tear breathlessly through the pages' Kate White, author of Have You Seen Me?Trade Review‘A thriller worth staying up all night to finish’ Julie Clark, author of The Flight ‘Tantalises from page one’ Katherine St. John, author of The Lion's Den ‘You’ll tear breathlessly through the pages’ Kate White, author of Have You Seen Me? ‘A real tantalising read’ Belfast Telegraph Praise for Rachel Hawkins: ‘I was completely blown away…compulsive, irresistible’ Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife ‘Kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page to the very last’ bestselling author Megan Miranda ‘Sharp, smart, tricky and fast-paced’ Kelly Harms, author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler ‘Lightening paced, twisty, and great fun’ Jessica Knoll, bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting and feel-good read perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary!Recommended on Zoe Ball's The Radio 2 Book Club!A heart-warming, life-affirming gem . . . full of wry humour'Pernille Hughes bestselling author of Probably the Best Kiss in the WorldDr Tess Carter is no starry-eyed heroine. After all, if your dad left without a backward glance you wouldn't believe in romance either. And the voices in Tess's head you know, the ones that tell you you're not good enough, not pretty enough, not clever enough well, these voices are very loud. Very loud indeed. Especially when the disagreeable son of one of her patients starts challenging her every decision.Edward Russell might have a big job and a posh voice, but Tess is determined not to let him get to her. And Edward, it turns out, may be less of a grump than he first appearsIn the real world, where gentlemanlike manners and out-of-the-blue declarations of love are a story-book fantasy, it's up to Tess to decide whose Trade Review‘A heart-warming, life-affirming gem . . . full of wry humour and the insights that seeing families at their most vulnerable must offer’Pernille Hughes

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Book SynopsisGasp in wonder' Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red WolfElectrifying' Irenosen Okojie, author of NudibranchGasp-inducing' AnOther Joyous, defiant' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open WaterVisionary' GuardianVAGABONDS! is a tumultuous and unexpectedly joyous novel of oppression and defiance among the people and spirits of Lagos.Lagos is a city for all . . . you share this place with flesh and not-flesh, and it's just as much their city as it is yours.Èkó, the spirit of Lagos, and his loyal minion Tatafo weave trouble through the streets of Lagos and through the lives of the vagabonds' powering modern Nigeria: the queer, the displaced and the footloose.With Tatafo as our guide we meet these people in the shadows. Among them are a driver for a debauched politician; a lesbian couple whose tender relationship sheds unexpected light on their experience with underground sex work; a mother who attends a secret spiritual gathering that shifts her reality. As their lives begin to intertwine?in markets and underground clubs, in churches and hotel rooms?the vagabonds are seized and challenged by the spirits who command the city. A force is drawing them all together, but for what purpose?In her debut novel VAGABONDS!, Eloghosa Osunde tackles the insidious nature of Nigerian capitalism, corruption and oppression, and offers a defiant, joyous and inventive tribute to all those for whom life itself is a form of resistance.Every year promises the birth of the next literary superstar VAGABONDS! is an exceptional debut' i-DDazzling, haunting, angular and funny' TLSIf you read one debut novel this should be it' Los Angeles TimesGasp-inducing captures the lives of outsiders with spirit and tenderness' AnOther There is nothing in the world like this book' Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of What It Means When A Man Falls From The SkyTrade Review‘You don’t read this novel. You swan dive into it, then gasp in wonder’ Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings ‘I’m in awe of Osunde’s writing … I can’t wait for others to delve into the joyous, defiant world she has rendered for her debut novel, VAGABONDS!’ Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water ‘Every year promises the birth of the next literary superstar… Eloghosa Osunde’s VAGABONDS! is an exceptional debut’ i-D ‘A feast of a book, a marvelous ode to spirits and outsiders that is irreverent (and painfully funny) while being serious enough to drill a hole in one’s chest. There is nothing in the world like this book’ Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky ‘A novel as vivid and varied as the city itself’ Harper’s Bazaar 'Osunde’s gasp-inducing novel takes us to the Lagos streets with an ensemble of misfits and vagabonds, each with their own stories of queerness, personal demons, all-consuming love… Immerse yourself in Osunde’s kaleidoscopic world' AnOther Magazine ‘An explosive portrait of Nigeria that will blow your mind – in prose that feels so alive it practically vibrates off the page. A masterpiece’ Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Book of Joan ‘A dazzling, hypnotic portrait of lives lived on the margins’ T Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls ‘A vibrant blend of big-city life and contemporary mythology’ New York Times ‘Osunde’s writing is rich and sensorial … Vagabonds! is alive with magical potential in the face of oppression’ Creative Review

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Book SynopsisGasp in wonder' Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red WolfElectrifying' Irenosen Okojie, author of NudibranchGasp-inducing' AnOther Joyous, defiant' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open WaterVisionary' GuardianVAGABONDS! is a tumultuous and unexpectedly joyous novel of oppression and defiance among the people and spirits of Lagos.Lagos is a city for all . . . you share this place with flesh and not-flesh, and it's just as much their city as it is yours.Èkó, the spirit of Lagos, and his loyal minion Tatafo weave trouble through the streets of Lagos and through the lives of the vagabonds' powering modern Nigeria: the queer, the displaced and the footloose.With Tatafo as our guide we meet these people in the shadows. Among them are a driver for a debauched politician; a lesbian couple whose tender relationship sheds unexpected light on their experience with underground sex work; a mother who attends a secret spiritual gathering that shifts her reality. As their lives begin to intertwiTrade Review‘You don’t read this novel. You swan dive into it, then gasp in wonder’ Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings ‘I’m in awe of Osunde’s writing … I can’t wait for others to delve into the joyous, defiant world she has rendered for her debut novel, VAGABONDS!’ Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water ‘Every year promises the birth of the next literary superstar… Eloghosa Osunde’s VAGABONDS! is an exceptional debut’ i-D ‘A feast of a book, a marvelous ode to spirits and outsiders that is irreverent (and painfully funny) while being serious enough to drill a hole in one’s chest. There is nothing in the world like this book’ Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky ‘A novel as vivid and varied as the city itself’ Harper’s Bazaar 'Osunde’s gasp-inducing novel takes us to the Lagos streets with an ensemble of misfits and vagabonds, each with their own stories of queerness, personal demons, all-consuming love… Immerse yourself in Osunde’s kaleidoscopic world' AnOther Magazine ‘An explosive portrait of Nigeria that will blow your mind – in prose that feels so alive it practically vibrates off the page. A masterpiece’ Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Book of Joan ‘A dazzling, hypnotic portrait of lives lived on the margins’ T Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls ‘A vibrant blend of big-city life and contemporary mythology’ New York Times ‘Osunde’s writing is rich and sensorial … Vagabonds! is alive with magical potential in the face of oppression’ Creative Review

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Book SynopsisWhen does a story begin?For Edwin Hope, it begins with a childhood dare and a forbidden tree. It begins with him falling in more ways than one.Called home from his studies by the grandfather who has always hated him, eighteen-year-old Edwin is once again trapped in a house that is colder than the winds whipping across the fields. Seeking sanctuary, he escapes into the untamed beauty of the Peaks and meets a woman who sparks an old memory. A memory of the sycamore that broke him, and the little girl who saved him.Drusilla has had many acolytes over the centuries but none like Edwin. With the Great War looming and Edwin's future uncertain, she knows the right thing to do is to set him free from her spell, but can she do so if it means breaking her own heart?Trade ReviewReaders are loving Daughter of the Sea: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I am lost for words…from beginning to end this book took my breath away’ Jeannie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has to be one of the best reads of the year if not the best … Captivating, beautiful, spellbinding’ Angela ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Where do I start? I adored this book on so many levels. Part love story, part grown up fairytale …A truly special book’ Mandy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a fabulous read! Had me hooked from the first page’ Bev ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was completely transported by this beautiful story…the writing was both evocative and provocative’ Sandra ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So well written … interesting and emotive’ Aria ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly one of the most outstanding, captivating stories I have read…such a page turner’ Sandra

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Book SynopsisWow!! WTAF?!? JUST WOW!!!! OMG did the hairs on the end of my arms raise!! My heart was absolutely pounding throughout and I was on the edge of my seat Do not even attempt to start this until you have cleared your schedule!!!' ????? Bookworm86When Sarah Larsen answers the Bird family's advertisement, her life changes overnight.The job seems like a dream come true: nannying in a glamorous penthouse apartment with a salary that adds several zeroes to her income.Sarah signs the contract binding her to complete secrecy without a second thought. These are important people, after all they can''t be too careful about who they let into their home.All is well until events in Sarah's life begin to take a sinister turn and the trail leads back to the Birds. She soon realises there''s something very strange about the family.But by then, is it too late for her?A completely gripping psychological thriller from the author of the number one bestseller The Stepdaughter. Perfect for fans of The Nanny, Trade Review‘Twisty, eerie, and completely bingeworthy, this book makes you feel claustrophobic and tense … But you can’t look away until you reach the truly surprising ending.’ — Hannah Mary McKinnon ‘Wild, unpredictable, and utterly absorbing, Nanny Needed is a gasp-out-loud thriller that will make your head spin.’ — Samantha M. Bailey ‘Nanny Needed is a sly exploration of madness as it escalates to consume an entire family—and the nanny who must keep their secrets from the world. With intensely gothic vibes, this story is creepy, sinister, and unmissable.” — J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author ‘This creepy and suspenseful tale takes hold of you from the first page and doesn’t let go … I loved every twisty, haunting moment. This is a fast, fun read.’ — Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author ‘Clever and cunning, Georgina Cross has created a dark, twisty world that I stepped from shaken and out of breath . . . [Nanny Needed] grabbed me by the throat and still hasn’t let go.’ — Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author ‘Deliciously creepy and absolutely riveting, Nanny Needed is a gripping thriller about what happens when one woman's dream job turns into her waking nightmare. Watch out . . . this one will take you for a massively entertaining ride!” — Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author ‘Gripping and suspenseful, with a delicious dose of Manhattan glamor and a shocker of an ending, Nanny Needed will keep you up way past your bedtime’ — Michele Campbell, internationally bestselling author ‘A deliciously twisted read . . . As the secrets and horrors of this wealthy family unfold, readers will question everyone and never guess the final, harrowing twist. The next Riley Sager of suspense.’ — Rea Frey

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Book SynopsisA novel like none other' AMITAV GHOSHA masterpiece' AVNI DOSHIWise, funny, touching' ROBERT MACFARLANEWinner, Sushila Devi 2023Winner, Atta Galatta 2023 for Best FictionWinner, AutHer Award 2023 for FictionFinalist, Tata Live Award for Fiction 2023Longlisted, 2023 JCB Prize for LiteratureShortlisted, Valley of Words Awards 2023 for English FictionABest Book of 2022 in The New YorkerFour lives, uniquely linked, in a story that journeys across continents and centuriesFor Shai, lost and drifting, a visit to her hometown in India's Northeast offers the possibility of new ways of living.For Evelyn, a Cambridge student, scientific inspiration guides her to the forests of the lower Himalayas and a world she has only read about.For Johann, a German writer, travelling through Italy inspires him to develop ground-breaking ideas that will cement his place in history.And for a young Swede, an unwavering curiosity for Earth's natural wonders takes him on an expedition that will forever alter the waTrade Review‘Wise, funny, touching, wide-ranging, deep-delving; whip-smart dialogue and graceful, paced sentences, thousands upon thousands of them. Written by a novelist with the eye of a poet, and a poet with the narrative powers of a novelist, this is a book that needed to be written, that tells true things, and is entirely its own being’ Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland ‘A novel like none other: Janice Pariat brings vividly to life a conception of plants as beings endowed with a powerful inner vitality’ Amitav Ghosh, author of The Glass Palace ‘Pariat traverses the inherent dignity of life in all its forms and the conflict between doing and being that is alive in all of us. Timely and timeless – a masterpiece and an absolute thrill to read’ Avni Doshi, Booker-shortlisted author of Burnt Dugar ‘A novel of great charm, curiosity and adventure – a passionate call for shaking up the certainties of science and history so as to heed the intuitions and instincts that perhaps only fiction can give voice to’ Anjum Hasan, author of A Day in the Life ‘Everything the Light Touches weaves the timelessness of nature and the urgency of human emotions into an elegiac tale that is evocative, intelligent and deeply thought-provoking. A seminal work by a novelist and a poet at the height of her powers’ Pranay Lal, author of Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent ‘As the reader journeys through this atmospheric and accomplished novel, they discover that the natural world around us is loud enough for those willing to listen, and Pariat has found the language for it’ The Guardian ‘A multi-generational epic’ Cosmopolitan ‘Pariat’s sonorous lyricism is beautiful’ The Daily Mail ‘A marvel of a novel – poignant and poetic’ Woman & Home ‘Lyrical and immersive’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Impressive’ Katherine Mezzacappa

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BOOKER PRIZEDazzling' GUARDIANBlistering' THE TIMES''A delight'' DIANA EVANSFiction written at the highest level' ANN PATCHETT''Hilarious, revelatory'' MARLON JAMESAn electrifying, hilarious and deeply moving tragicomic debut novel following a Jamaican family grappling with a new life in the US.What are you?'This is the puzzled question that greets a young Trelawny growing up in a Miami where his racial ambiguity is regarded with confusion and suspicion. It's not just his neighbours, his Jamaican parents Topper and Sanya don't seem to understand him either. Then there's his stubborn older brother Delano, who is determined to secure a better future for his own children, no matter what it takes.As both brothers navigate the challenges littered in their path a woefully unreliable father, racism, recession and even a hurricane they find themselves increasingly at odds. Will they make it through together or must one brother's future come at the cost of the other?STrade Review‘Blistering … Escoffery writes stinging sentences’ The Times ‘All of life is here in unflinching detail: the fragility of existence, the American dream and the road not taken’ The Booker Prize Judges ‘Thrilling … With much tenderness in the gulf between father and son’ Observer ‘So brilliant it stopped me in my tracks … Astonishing’ iNews ‘Brilliantly energetic… his talent feels fully formed and raring to go’ Financial Times ‘Unmissable… rare in that it has the heft and heart of a novel, with the refined finesse of the short story’ Irish Times ‘Surges with the symphonic, imaginative, propulsive energy of Gabriel García Márquez’ Guardian ‘A compelling hurricane of a book’ Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House Profound, tender, and laugh-out-loud hilarious, If I Survive You will knock you off your feet and keep you spellbound to the very last page … A must-read. Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King, shortlisted for The Booker Prize ‘Superb… a much-needed new voice’ Percival Everett, author of Erasure 'This I adore… Sumptuous and astute' Diana Evans, author of Ordinary People ‘An elegant meditation on belonging from a powerful new writer’ Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown Baby ‘A dazzling mirror held up to our identity-obsessed time’ Joyce Carol Oates, author of Blonde ‘A gifted, sure-footed storyteller’ New York Times ‘Like nothing you've read before’ Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings ‘So damn funny’ Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World Behind

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Book Synopsis''Fans of the late Penny Vincenzi's sweeping family dramas should enjoy this'' Historical Novel SocietyOne war may be over, but their fight for survival continues?For sisters Etta, Jessie and Celie Fry, the Great War and the hardships of the years that followed have taken a heavy toll.Determined to leave her painful past behind her, Etta heads to the bright lights of Hollywood whilst Jessie, determined to train as a doctor and use her skills to help others, is hampered by the men who dominate her profession. On the vast, empty plains of the Canadian prairies, Celie and her small family stand on the brink of losing everything.As whispers of a new war make their way to each sister, each must face the possibility of the unthinkable happening againPraise for Adrienne Chinn:''Rich, evocative and utterly immersive, this beautifully written book swept me away'' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Meet Me in BombayAn emotive and engaging read' Rosanna Ley''It is one of those books that you can''t put do

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Book Synopsis''Absolutely gripping! Was great from start to finish'' NetGalley reviewer ?????My precious daughter. You have no idea how dangerous the world is. No idea of the horrors I've shielded you from. The things I've endured . . . our past.We've been happy. We've been hidden. We've been safe.But our perfect life is about to come crashing down.Because they've found me. And they're about to reveal my darkest secret . . . to you.I'll do anything to protect you, darling, because if you knew I'd lose you forever.You can never discover what I've done . . . or what I'm willing to do to keep you safe.A nail-biting new psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.Praise for My Lovely Daughter''I had to see how it would end'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''Full of suspense, twists, intrigue and unexpected turns in all the right places' NetGalley reviewer ?????''A gripping tale'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''Read in one sitting'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''Absolutely gripping! Was gTrade Review'I had to see how it would end' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Full of suspense, twists, intrigue and unexpected turns in all the right places’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping tale' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Read in one sitting' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn’t put it down once I started reading' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping, cleverly plotted thriller but also a heart-wrenching story of a mother's love’ Sarah Clarke, author of A Mother Never Lies ‘Sucked me in from the very first page’ Karin Nordin, author of Where Ravens Roost

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Book SynopsisEscape to Cornwall for an enchanting, heartwarming new novel about friendship, hope and second chances in this standalone novelA charming and original concept' Sunday Times bestseller Katie FfordeThree years ago, Joy Pentire lost her firefighter husband and she still hasn't returned to the woman she once was. But then she meets Hope, one of the residents at the nursing home where she's a carer.Hope has a secret gift that she wants to pass on.And Joy's life is forever changed.Surrounded by the community in her Cornish hometown, Joy's unexpected inheritance soon leads to new opportunities, new friends, new love, and the part of herself she'd thought forever lost her joy.A heart-warming, joyful story of the power of personal connection perfect for fans of 59 Memory Lane, Hazel Prior and Finding Henry Applebee.A highly original story with more than a hint of Cornish magic' Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory LaneReaders are loving A Secret Gift:Simply outstanding a heartwarminTrade Review‘A delightfully romantic, heartwarming and humorous tale … cosy, poignant and uplifting all at the same time’ Linda Huber ‘Characters so delightful they'll stay with you a very long time’ Lynda Stacey ‘I adored this feel-good read which definitely has the magic touch!’ Debbie Viggiano ‘A deliciously absorbing tale, with a good sprinkling of magic and well-drawn characters you can’t help but care about’ Kelly Florentia

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