Contemporary fiction titles are those which focus on the present or near past. Stories rooted in the current cultural, social, and political landscape which feature characters we can all recognise.
Contemporary Fiction Books
HarperCollins Publishers The Deal
Book SynopsisPeople can buy your silence, but not your loyaltyMacy Taylor was born in the shadow of Tavistock Square, at the heart of her Manchester estate. It's got a reputation as a place where bad things happen. But it's kept her secrets and she's kept its code of silence.If you need something sorting, or want something you can't get anywhere else no questions asked then you go to the Square. But everything in life comes at a price.Leanne Taylor is seventeen she doesn't understand why her mother wants her to keep clear of the life she led as a teenager. Leanne's got dreams, but they don't come cheap and the only people with money and power she knows are the boys and men that make their deals in the alleys and dark corners of the Square.For mother and daughter, it's time to work out what they really care about, how fiercely they'll fight to protect it, and what they'll do when one day, the trouble they've worked so hard to outrun comes right to their own front doorTrade Review‘The Northern Martina Cole. Karen Woods writes about Manchester with a pageturning fierceness.’ Melanie Blake ‘Wow! Karen Woods has delivered a gripping read full of grit and with characters to keep you turning the pages. And that ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. Loved it. 5 huge stars from me.’ Caz Finlay, author of the Bad Blood series
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HarperCollins Publishers Wandering Souls
Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONA mighty achievement' OCEAN VUONGBeautiful, brilliant' R. F. KUANGDazzling' OBSERVERWill shatter your heart' GLAMOURPowerful' SUNDAY TIMESAn extraordinary story of the journey of one young family through love, loss and unwavering hope.There are the goodbyes and then the fishing out of the bodies everything in between is speculation.One night, not long after the last American troops leave Vietnam, siblings Anh, Thanh and Minh flee their village and embark on a perilous journey in hope of a new life. Separated from their parents and fearing the worst they find themselves travelling alone in the world without a home to return to. After a twist of fate lands them in Thatcher's Britain, they must somehow build new lives there. Will the love they have for each other be enough to keep them together?Wandering Souls is a stunning, life-affirming testament to the healing power of stories.A Time and Guardian book of the yearShortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2023Poignant and lyrical' DAVID NICHOLLSA powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope' MARIE CLAIREBeautiful I loved every word' PHILIPPA PERRYA deeply affecting reckoning with history' i-DTells one of the most important stories of our times' LUCY CALDWELLSpecial Reading it is like watching a writer at work' NEW YORK TIMESTrade Review‘I raced through it. Beautiful, brilliant, unflinching’ R. F. KUANG ‘This lean, affecting book packs a mighty punch and heralds a dazzling new talent’ OBSERVER ‘Powerful … a bold debut that breaks new ground’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘A deeply humane and genre-defying work of love and uncompromising hope through a long-overdue portrayal of Vietnamese life in the UK’ OCEAN VUONG ‘A heartbreaking novel … a deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D MAGAZINE ‘A poignant saga with its grieving, beating heart firmly in the right place, and heralds the arrival of an ambitious and promising new talent’ GUARDIAN ‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE ‘Something special – a polyvocal novel, an essay on inherited trauma and a quiet metafiction about telling stories we don’t own’ NEW YORK TIMES ‘Meticulously researched and beautifully imagined … deeply affecting’ TASH AW ‘As relevant now as it ever was. You won’t get through this without your heart breaking’ AnOther ‘Deeply moving and deeply generous … I cried reading it’ YARA RODRIGUES FOWLER ‘A searing, sweeping and intimate story of such heart and scope’ RACHEL LONG ‘Historical epic Wandering Souls … [offers] a very different take on the immigrant experience’ VOGUE ‘An enormously evocative portrait of dispossession’ FINANCIAL TIMES
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HarperCollins Publishers The Boy with the Suitcase A historical wartime
Book SynopsisTorn apart by war a promise will hold them togetherAs the shadows of the Blitz hang over London, young Davey finds himself the man of the house when his father leaves to fight in the war. Trying his best to support his mum and to protect his sister, Davey's good intentions find him mixed up with the wrong crowd.To keep him safe, and out of trouble, Davey is sent away from everything he has ever known, to a new life far away in Canada. He has always craved adventure and a place to fit in, though it could mean losing his family forever.Starting on his new journey will take all of Davey's courage, but he also made a promise to see his precious little sister again, and he'll need to be fearless if he is to keep it Reader's love Cathy SharpHad me gripped' 5* Amazon reviewerAbsolutely brilliant' 5* Goodreads reviewerTrade Review Reader’s love Cathy Sharp ‘Loved this book … had me gripped waiting for the next page’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Another brilliant book’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘A must read’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘I could not put it down’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Keeps you captivated start to finish.’ 5* Goodreads reviewer ‘Absolutely brilliant’ 5* Goodreads reviewer
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HarperCollins Publishers The Lost Evacuee
Book SynopsisThe brand new emotional and compelling novel from the bestselling authorWill their new lives bring happiness, or heartache?As the Blitz casts a dark shadow over London, Julie Miller, a teenaged orphan, is sent far away to keep her safe. Hoping this will be a new chapter after years of sadness, Julie voyages by ship across the Atlantic, and on the long passage, forges a bond with a young child called Beth, both of them dreaming of their new families and the happy like that awaits them.Upon arrival, Julie quickly realises that reaching their destination is just the start of their journey, with many hardships for the orphans. But taking matters into her own hands, Julie is determined that she and Beth will have their happy endingTrade Review Reader’s love Cathy Sharp ‘Loved this book … had me gripped waiting for the next page’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Another brilliant book’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘A must read’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘I could not put it down’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Keeps you captivated start to finish.’ 5* Goodreads reviewer ‘Absolutely brilliant’ 5* Goodreads reviewer
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HarperCollins Publishers The Book of Goose The gripping new novel from the
Book Synopsis''A dazzling, subtle, skilful knockout I loved it'' Charlotte MendelsonOne of our finest living authors propulsively entertaining' New York TimesWonderfully strange and alive' Jon McGregorA propulsive, seductive new novel about friendship, exploitation and intimacy from the prize-winning author of Where Reasons EndFabienne is dead. Her childhood best friend, Agnès, receives the news in America, far from the French countryside where the two girls were raised the place that Fabienne helped Agnès escape ten years ago. Now, Agnès is free to tell her story.As children in a backwater town, they'd built a private world, invisible to everyone but themselves until Fabienne hatched the plan that would change everything, launching Agnès on an epic trajectory through fame, fortune, and terrible loss.A dark, ravishing tale winding from the rural provinces to Paris, from an English boarding school, to the quiet Pennsylvania home where Agnès can live without her past. The Book of Goose is a storyTrade Review‘Fans of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan trilogy won’t be disappointed, but the comparison undermines the skill with which Li tells her story, peeling back the layers to reveal the dark truths at the heart of Agnes and Fabienne’s friendship’ Marie Claire ‘[Li] has become … one of our finest living authors: Her elegant metaphysics never elide the blood and maggots … The most propulsively entertaining of Li’s novels… an existential fable that illuminates the tangle of motives behind our writing of stories’ New York Times ‘Beguiling … A shimmering, unsettling tale of exploitation and manipulation’ Daily Mail ‘These two perverse, dangerous, glorious girls are their own creation and their own destiny, captured in the high noon of their lives’ Observer New Review ‘Resonant with echoes of… My Brilliant Friend, as well as authors including Elizabeth Strout and William Trevor … For all its surface lushness, this is a novel of meticulous philosophical inquiry’ Observer ‘Brilliant … A novel of deceptions and cruelty’ Spectator 'Dazzling, subtle, skilful … I loved it' Charlotte Mendelson, author of The Exhibitionist ‘In a story about love and creation, Yiyun Li slips in a satire of the business of marketing authors… deft and delicious’ Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Starling Days ‘Yiyun Li has, again, done something new and gone somewhere wonderfully strange and alive. Beautiful, sad, funny and claustrophobic’ Jon McGregor, author of Lean Fall Stand ‘A haunting novel about loss, friendship and storytelling … Few writers match Yiyun Li’s ability to explore human desire and ambition’ Tash Aw, author of Strangers on a Pier ‘Meet Agnès and Fabienne…Come for the writerly scheming, stay for the exquisitely calibrated examination of how our most tender and important bonds involve the manipulation of power and devotion’ LA Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Wednesdays Child
Book SynopsisFinalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2024''Any book by Yiyun Li is a cause for celebration'' SIGRID NUNEZ''One of our finest living authors'' NEW YORK TIMES''Bruising, beautiful'' GUARDIANA dazzling new collection of short stories written over a decade, spanning loss, alienation, ageing and the strangeness of contemporary life from Yiyun Li, the prize-winning author of The Book of GooseA grieving mother makes a spreadsheet of everyone she's lost. A professor develops a troubled intimacy with her hairdresser. And every year, a restless woman receives an email from a strange man twice her age and several states away. In Yiyun Li's stories, people strive for an ordinary existence until doing so becomes unsustainable, until the surface cracks and grand mysterious forces death, violence, estrangement come to light. And even everyday life is laden with meaning, studded with indelible details: a filched jar of honey, a mound of wounded ants, a photograph kept hidden for many years, Trade Review Praise for Wednesday’s Child ‘Quiet, subtle and often agonisingly wrenching … Li explores the brittle fractures within the human heart … A shimmering meditation’ Financial Times ‘Strands of melancholy are braided through Li’s tender, thoughtful stories’ Daily Mail ‘Grief, survival, aftermath: these are the themes of Yiyun Li’s new book … Many of the pieces centre on the painful unspooling of memories as life continues’ Observer ‘Each story exposes a tender nub of humanity, captured with quietly devastating force in Li's artful prose. This is a collection to savour, contemplate and return to’ Culture Whisper Praise for Yiyun Li ‘Any new book by Yiyun Li is cause for celebration, but now more than ever do we need the clarity and humaneness of her vision’ Sigrid Nunez, author of The Friend ‘Li is extraordinary – a storyteller of the first order. She inhabits the lives of her characters with such force and compassion that one cannot help but marvel’ Junot Díaz, author of This is How You Lose Her ‘Few writers match Yiyun Li’s ability to explore human desire and ambition … One of the great writers of our time’ Tash Aw, author of We, the Survivors 'Yiyun Li writes deeply, drolly, and with elegance about history, even as it’s happening. She is one of my favourite writers' Meg Wolitzer, author of The Female Persuasion ‘Li writes with a shimmering and deeply felt precision’ Guardian ‘Li’s books render the world so sharply that they might draw blood’ Los Angeles Times ‘Li narrates from the fringes of her own experience … She insists on her own uncategorizable perspective, breaking rules in a sly, stubborn way’ Alexandra Kleeman, New York Times
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HarperCollins Publishers The Secret Shore
Book SynopsisThe next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' (Guardian)As one of the Navy''s most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows that lives depend on her work in the War Office. But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, she finds herself working alongside Jake, an enigmatic American officer, on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well.As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences she''s built around her heart. It''s a dangerous time to fall in love; the tides of war are rising and there is everything to loseThe award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion.Praise for The Secret Shore:''Arguably Liz Fenwick's best book to date. Merry is a wonderful narrator fascinating and complex It's beautifully researched and the life and landscape of the secret pa
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HarperCollins Publishers End Game
Book SynopsisA harrowing and suspenseful page turner that perfectly encapsulates Northern Noir. This is how a police procedural is done.' Nadine Matheson, author of The Jigsaw ManFour dead bodies. One missing person. Let the game begin.When an anonymous tip-off leads detectives Nikki Parekh and Sajid Malik to the sprawling Salinger estate, Nikki's senses are on high alert. The brutal murder of all four members of the Salinger family has shocked the sleepy Bradford village to the core.A mother, father, daughter, and son. . . all killed in exactly the same way whilst sat around the coffee table, playing a game of Monopoly.But Nikki notices that there are five pieces on the board. One of the players is missing. . . Did they manage to escape the killer, or was the killer part of the game?Don't miss the next utterly gripping thriller from the Queen of Northern Noir! Fans of Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and JD Kirk will love this heart-stopping read.Reader's LOVE End Game!Northern Noir doesn''t get m
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HarperCollins Publishers The Island of Forgetting The unforgettable moving
Book SynopsisInventive, excellent a pure pleasure to read' THE TIMESIn this compelling debut, an unknowable legacy passes through generations of one family living on the beautiful island of Barbados.In this compelling debut, an unknowable legacy passes through generations of one family living on the beautiful island of Barbados.There is Iapetus, a lonely soul haunted by the memory of his father; his son Atlas, dreaming of a life far removed from his reality; Atlas's daughter Calypso, struggling to find her place in an unforgiving society; and her son Nautilus, grappling with various parts of a complex identity.Each longs to escape their circumstances but find themselves trapped by a history found only in whispers and half-remembered fragments. And with every passing decade, another generation must contend with the same question: how can the things we don't know define our futures?Spanning fifty years, The Island of Forgetting is a powerful saga of family and hope that marks the arrival of a stunniTrade Review‘The Island of Forgetting works on many levels: as a family saga, as Greek myth retold and as a portrait of Barbados through the 20th century. This excellent debut is also a pure pleasure to read’ The Times Book of the Month ‘A brilliant richly absorbing tale on the repercussions of hidden familial legacies. A deeply evocative, stirring work’ IRENOSEN OKOJIE, Caine Prize-Winning author of Nudibranch ‘Clever and absorbing, this debut is a treat’Times’s 100 Best Books of the Summer ‘Jasmine Sealy’s The Island of Forgetting is an epic novel of great elegance and empathy. Her nuanced portrait of love, loss and identity on a small Caribbean island is well-poised to become a classic of the Caribbean literary canon’ CHERIE JONES, Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlisted author of How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House ‘The Island of Forgetting is an engrossing saga of love, family and the undying past – gorgeous at the sentence level and sweeping in both depth and scope. Jasmine Sealy is one of the most exciting and powerful new voices in fiction, and with this stunning debut she has crafted a moving world of a book, polyphonic and sprinkled throughout with fire’ OMAR EL AKKAD, author of What Strange Paradise ‘A stunning debut.The Island of Forgetting is a bold, passionate, and razor-sharp novel, exquisitely written and deeply moving. With great empathy and nuance, Jasmine Sealy explores family bonds and secret legacies and the scarifies we make in their name. I couldn’t put this book down. Jasmine Sealy is an astonishing, fierce new talent in Canadian fiction’ AYELET TSABARI
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HarperCollins Publishers The Company of the Wolf
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HarperCollins Publishers The Beekeepers War
Book SynopsisTwo womenTwo warsA secret that threatens to tear them apart 1916At the onset of war, Nurse Pru le Cuirot left her home in Jersey to care for injured soldiers at Ashbury Manor, Dorset. She wanted to do her bit but she never expected to meet American pilot, Jack Garland, so unlike any man she has ever met.When Jack is sent on a dangerous mission and vanishes, Pru is forced to make an agonising decision one that will haunt them both forever.1940Another lifetime, but another war and Pru's daughter Emma comes to Ashbury Manor. As Jersey falls to the Germans, Emma is fearful for her mother back home. And when she meets the mysterious beekeeper who lives in the grounds of the manor she finds herself caught up in a web of lies. As past and present collide, will the secrets of her mother's life finally be resolved?Readers LOVE The Beekeeper's War:It's almost impossible to convey how much I enjoyed this bookbeautifully written' BevI am writing this review in hopes that others will find the storyTrade Review Readers love Deborah Carr: ‘A book that drew me in…I cuddle up on my reading chair and entered the world of Boots’ Abby ‘Vibrant, believable, characters and an absorbing plot’ Tabby ‘This will definitely pull at your heartstrings…Loved it’ Beverley ‘I’m so glad this is the beginning of a series and I can't wait to read the rest! Wonderfully written’ Grace ‘If you like historical novels this is a book for you’ Bookoholic Cafe ‘A gorgeous start to a new historical series that captivated, charmed and inspired me’ Adele ‘A great and powerful read about love, relationships, and the trials and tribulations in between…a true thrill’ Donna ‘Watch this author–this is a series you'll want to stick with’ Micah
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HarperCollins Publishers The Diary of a Secret Tory MP Almost True Stories
Book SynopsisThe long-awaited diary from Whitehall's most scandalous MPFrom Brexit to Covid, parties to pig culling, the Conservative government has lurched from crisis to crisis. With a front-row seat on the, erm, backbenches, the Secret Tory MP has picked up on all the petty rivalries, bad decision-making and scandalous affairs that Whitehall has to offer. And he's got no qualms about sharing it. All.Join the mystery MP as he drunk-texts Liz Truss after a crate of WKD, accompanies Jacob Rees-Mogg (and his kids) to picket a foodbank, takes on the French in the Trawler Wars', and euthanises Rishi Sunak's dog and that's just October.The Diary of a Secret Tory MP is an outrageous spoof of the classic political journal that pulls back the Lulu Lytle curtains to expose extraordinary goings-on at Westminster across a tumultuous twelve months.Trade Review‘Even funnier than the actions of the current Cabinet, and that's saying something. A landslide victory for modern satire.’ – Caitlin Moran ‘Scabrous, scurrilous, hilarious and frighteningly plausible . Political satire at its blistering, biting best.’ – James O’Brien ‘Hysterical, clever and a joy to read. I couldn’t stop thinking . . . ‘I bet that’s true.’’ – Chris Packham
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HarperCollins Publishers The Runaway Bride
Book SynopsisOnly the boldest of ladies risks her heart and her reputation . . .THE FIRST BOOK IN THE STATELY SCANDALS SERIES1826. At first sight, Ellen Turner does not seem the type to elope with a stranger. So when the young heriess vanishes from her boarding school in the arms of the rugged scoundrel Edward Wakefield, and the pair are sighted in a carriage racing from Gretna Green to the Port of Dover, her virtue becomes the subject of hot public debate.In the ensuing court case, Ellen keeps a cool head. Until she discovers who is judging the trial her mortifyingly handsome and charming neighbour, Thomas Legh of Lyme Park.Ellen faces a choice. To pursue the husband of her dreams would mean risking everything. But when a lady's reputation already lies in tatters, what has she to lose?Inspired by the incredible true story of romance, subterfuge and intrigue, The Runaway Bride will whisk you away on the escapade that was Lyme Park's greatest scandal.* * *The Stately Scandals series is a brand new Trade Review READERS ARE LOVING THE RUNAWAY BRIDE ‘A delightful story. The romance was beautiful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great cast of characters and a remarkable storyline. This was the perfect escape read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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HarperCollins Publishers The Quiet Wife
Book SynopsisAll he wants is a quiet wife. But she wants something more . . .
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HarperCollins Publishers A Wedding in Tuscany
Book SynopsisA wonderful, witty escapist read . . . fabulous [and] feel-good' Kitty Wilson, author of Every Day in DecemberA delightful, heart-warming story of romance, friendship and family' Lynne Shelby, author of Love on Location A truly wonderful sunshine infused book' Reader ReviewA beautifully romantic read with all the drama you'd expect' Katie GingerA heartfelt, witty tale . . . recommended for anyone who loves travel, romance and laughter' Fiona Leitch***Love is in the air . . .Sarah has everything she ever wished for; she lives with her gorgeous boyfriend and their cat in Sydney and life couldn't be better. If only she wasn't so anxious about turning the big 4 0.Meanwhile Cat is happily loved-up with Jean-Luc, except she lives in London, and he lives in Paris. She loves their long-distance relationship so why is she worrying about their future.But a surprise wedding proposal is about to change everything for these sisters. And with all their family and friends gathering at a vineyard in T
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HarperCollins Publishers Babysitter
Book SynopsisA page-turner nothing less than magical' ObserverAn extraordinary slice of suburban noir' Daily MailFrom one of America's most renowned storytellers comes a novel about love and deceit, and lust and redemption, against a background of child abductions in the affluent suburbs of Detroit.In the waning days of the turbulent 1970s, in the wake of unsolved killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together, with tragic consequences. There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger whose identity remains elusive; Mikey, a canny street hustler who finds himself on an unexpected mission to rectify injustice; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic and terrifying figure at the periphery of elite Detroit. As Babysitter continues his rampage of killings, these individuals intersect with one another in startling and unexpected ways.Suspenseful, brilliantly orchestrated and engrossiTrade Review Praise for Babysitter ‘A page-turner . . . the result is nothing less than magical, a piece of work that is light yet dense, frenzied in its detail yet somehow also cool, measured and abstract . . . Definitely one of Oates’s finest achievements to date’ Julie Myerson, Observer ‘[Oates] proves once again her unerring grasp on America’s worst fears and desires in Babysitter, an extraordinary slice of suburban noir’ Daily Mail ‘This pitch-dark pageturner blows you away with brutal vigour’ Mail on Sunday ‘A searing work of slow-burning domestic noir . . . Oates paints an unflinching portrait of 1970s upper-middle-class America, touching on issues of racism, classism, and institutional abuse while exploring society’s tendency to value women solely in relation to the role they fill – be it wife, mother, or sexual object’ Kirkus
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HarperCollins Publishers The Cornish Beach Hut Cafe
Book SynopsisSparkling, laugh-out-loud, romantic' Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa AshleyA fresh start among old friendsFlorence May never expected to trade the high life of London for the cosy comfort of a beach hut in her Cornish hometown, but the moment she steps inside she knows it was the best choice she ever made. The fact that it comes with a requirement that she sets up a business on site? A minor setback that's easily fixed by opening up a surfside outpost of her friend Clemmie's Little Cornish Kitchen where Floss finds herself unexpectedly flourishing.And when the hotel owner next door sets out to buy the land out from under her? Floss calls on her loyal friends to help her save her little slice of heaven. Because if there's one thing the community of St Aidan does well, it's banding together to make the most of every second, whatever life throws at you.Readers are loving The Cornish Beach Hut Café:????? ''An ideal read for that cosy feel'????? This was really carefully and beautifully d
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HarperCollins Publishers Witness
Book SynopsisBrinkley's sentences are daggers' RAVEN LEILANIExtraordinary moving, compelling and virtuosic'OBSERVERA triumph' COLIN BARRETTAn electric collection of stories set in contemporary New York, from the award-winning author of A Lucky Man and National Book Award finalist, Jamel Brinkley.What does it mean to take action? To bear witness? What does it cost?These stories take us into the heart of contemporary New York City and its residents' lives. We meet children, grandmothers and even ghosts as they strive to connect, to stand up for, and to really see each other. Their relationships shape not only their own futures but those of their families and their city.In its portraits of families and friendships, Witness enacts its own testimony. Here is a world where fortunes can be made and stolen in a generation, where strangers sometimes show kindness while those we trustdoctors, employers, siblingstoo often turn away, where joy comes in snatches.With prose as upendingly beautiful as it is artfTrade Review‘Extraordinary … Confirms Brinkley’s place among the most moving, compelling and virtuosic practitioners of the short form’ Observer ‘Exhilarating … Each story is a gift’ New York Times ‘An important new voice … Taut and convincing’ Guardian ‘Brinkley’s sentences are daggers. He writes about the shifting intimacies of community and love with wit and warmth’ Raven Leilani, author of Luster ‘Virtuosic, fine-tuned and thrillingly assured’ Colin Barrett, author of Homesickness ‘Each story in Witness brings a novel's worth of richness and complexity … Dazzling’ Yiyun Li, author of The Book of Goose ‘Jamel Brinkley is brilliant, the real thing, a revelation’ Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to You ‘Stories of rare beauty and insight, that glitter with humour and hurt’ David Hayden, author of Darker With the Lights On ‘Beautiful, original … I will revisit this collection again and again’ Rachel Connolly, author of The Lazy City ‘One of the best story writers we have … A book of psychological acuity, of graceful sentences, of devastation and heart’ Justin Torres, author of We the Animals 'Read Witness and allow yourself the pleasure of seeing the world as Brinkley sees it' Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House ‘There is all the involvedness and complexity of a novel in each story … Brilliant’ Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Wild Laughter ‘Brinkley’s voice is unflinching, his eye panoramic’ Saba Sams, author of Send Nudes ‘One of the finest young writers working today’ Vulture ‘One of the year’s most anticipated works’ NPR ‘Brinkley’s stories carry a rich veneer worthy of such exemplars of the form as Chekhov, Eudora Welty, Alice Munro … A grand master of the short story’ Kirkus
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HarperCollins Publishers Witness
Book SynopsisBrinkley's sentences are daggers' RAVEN LEILANIExtraordinary moving, compelling and virtuosic'OBSERVERA triumph' COLIN BARRETTAn electric collection of stories set in contemporary New York, from the award-winning author of A Lucky Man and National Book Award finalist, Jamel Brinkley.What does it mean to take action? To bear witness? What does it cost?These stories take us into the heart of contemporary New York City and its residents' lives. We meet children, grandmothers and even ghosts as they strive to connect, to stand up for, and to really see each other. Their relationships shape not only their own futures but those of their families and their city.In its portraits of families and friendships, Witness enacts its own testimony. Here is a world where fortunes can be made and stolen in a generation, where strangers sometimes show kindness while those we trustdoctors, employers, siblingstoo often turn away, where joy comes in snatches.With prose as upendingly beautiful as it is artfully crafted, Jamel Brinkley offers nothing less than the full scope of life and death and change in the great, unending drama of the city.Exhilarating and impactful Each story is a gift' New York TimesA dazzling collection by a masterful storyteller' Yiyun Li, author of The Book of GooseRead everything this man writes, and regard the world anew' Justin Torres, author of We the AnimalsJamel Brinkley is brilliant, the real thing, a revelation' Garth Greenwell, author of What Belongs to YouThese are stories of rare beauty and insight, that glitter with humour and hurt, written with lambent clarity and tenderness' David Hayden, author of Darker With the Lights OnThere is all the involvedness and complexity of a novel in each story, which makes Witness so abundant and wise. A brilliant writer' Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Wild LaughterRead Witness and allow yourself the pleasure of seeing the world as Brinkley sees it'' Angela Flournoy, author of The Turner House
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HarperCollins Publishers The Cottage in the Highlands
Book Synopsis????? A romance like no other . . . this book has it all' NetGalley Reviewer????? A brilliant read and a perfect ending . . . best read of the year' NetGalley ReviewerThe brand new seasonal novel from the author of the bestselling book, A Secret Scottish EscapeA charming read full of romance and mystery. Delightful' Woman's WeeklyWhen Leonie Baxter finds herself out of a job and out of a relationship, she's at her wits end. Her life has just been turned upside down and she needs a plan, fast.By chance, on a walk with her rescue puppy, Leonie stumbles across a striking house in the woods; fully furnished but unoccupied. As a journalist, she is determined to find out more, after all, reporting is in her nature.But her attempts are thwarted by Lily Cruickshank who lives in the cottage next door. Why won't Lily help Leonie? And who is the mysterious Flynn Talbot, whose letter Leonie finds inside the house?And in uncovering the secrets of the abandoned house, will Leonie open her own heart
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HarperCollins Publishers Fray
Book SynopsisBeautiful, amazing, mesmerising' ALAN CUMMINGA MISSING PERSON MYSTERY LIKE NO OTHERI am not gone. Mum is not gone. We are here. We are hidden.A father who is trying to rescue his lost wife.Their child, desperately searching the wild forests and dangerous mountains of the Scottish Highlands, not knowing what's out there.An abandoned cottage in the remote wilderness, filled with thousands of confusing, terrifying handwritten notes.And a dark, looming voice who threatens to destroy everythingThis hallucinatory debut will grab you' DAMIAN BARRA dark and atmospheric masterpiece' VIKKI PATISMind-alteringly beautiful writing' KIRSTIN INNESChilling and very original I couldn''t put it down'' SIMON McCLEAVEEerie and ethereal, Fray is an unsettling quest in the unforgiving Scottish highlands utterly spellbinding' MARION TODDA totally original novel that throws up lots of surprises. The writing is awe-inspiring' ALEX PINE-*A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST NEW DEBUT FICTION' PICK**A SCOTS MAGAZINE BOOK OF
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HarperCollins Publishers Love Other Scams
Book SynopsisThere's no thrill like breaking the rulesMISCHIEVOUS, MAGNETIC AND HEAPS OF FUN' EMMA GANNONTHE ROMCOM OF 2023' LIZZY DENT***Cat has a dangerously dwindling bank balance. She also has:a month before her landlord kicks her outa surprise wedding invitation from rich mean girl, Louisaa secret talent for con artistryA priceless jewel the size of a cocktail olive is glinting on Louisa's finger.And when Cat meets her ideal plus one, Jake who's gifted at hustling and posing as the perfect boyfriend this wedding becomes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After all,How hard can a diamond heist be?***PJ ELLIS IS A GENIUS' LUCY VINECANCEL-ALL-PLANS GRIPPING' LAUREN BRAVOTHIS DELICIOUS DEBUT DESERVES TO BE A HUGE BESTSELLER' SARRA MANNINGTHE BOOK OF THE SUMMER' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSA SPARKLING DIAMOND OF A NOVEL' ERICA JAMESA DOSE OF UNBRIDLED JOY' AJ WESTFUNNY AND FLIRTY AND DARING YOU WILL DEVOUR IT' SOPHIE IRWIN***THE MOST RIOTOUSLY ESCAPIST NOVEL OF THE YEARPERFECT FOR FANS OF HOW TO KILL YOU
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HarperCollins Publishers We Could Be Heroes
Book SynopsisReal love is nothing like the movies.''Outrageously fun beautifully human'' NICOLAS DIDOMIZIO''You''ll be hard-pressed to find a better romance novel'' BUZZFEED''Funny and romantic and hot as hell'' SOPHIE IRWIN''A total delight'' CAT SEBASTIANOne of those everything books: you laugh, you cry' NEW YORK TIMESBIRMINGHAM, Present Day.When American actor Patrick arrives in England, finding love is the last thing on his mind. Starring in a blockbuster superhero movie, he's on a strict filming schedule, which does not include coming out as gay. But when Patrick meets Will a local bookseller and drag performer, whose charm is impossible to resist the temptation for a secret romance has never felt stronger.NEW YORK, 1949.Comic-book artists Charles and Iris aren't like other married couples. They too are harbouring secrets of a dangerous nature. But together, they are creating a new kind of hero one who is destined to bring Patrick and Will together and might just change the world.***Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:I ADORED it. This book warmed my cold little heart so much. I loved the characters everyone was so full of life. Ultimately, a really uplifting, hopeful, beautiful love story that''s so badly needed in the world today' ?????It had me kicking my feet and giggling PJ Ellis has an outrageously charming writing style A lovely, lovely book that I will be pressing into the hands of anyone and everyone. I just adored it' ?????This book is a joy. I raced through it Perfect for people who enjoyed Boyfriend Material' ?????Who wouldn''t love this Will''s sassiness had me laughing out loud This is a book I will rereadand keep recommending' ?????An excellently fun gay rom-com with a great cast of characters that jumped off the page' ?????Intriguing and more and more exciting as the story developed I smiled and laughed so much reading this book the queer joy and humour really shines through' ?????
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HarperCollins Publishers The Rebel Daughters
Book SynopsisAn epic historical love story of freedom, courage and passionIt was the season of the beliye nochi when the sun never set and days slipped effortlessly into pearlescent nights. Tiny stars appeared, clusters of yellow in a paper sky. When you looked again, they were goneYoung Anna Brianski has led a charmed life between St Petersburg and the peace of the Russian countryside, until one terrible day in December 1825. It's a day that starts with winter sun and ends with blood on the snow. Until now, the only thing Anna has risked has been her naïve heart. But one day the Decemberist Revolt changes everything. Her family, her freedom and her friends are all in grave danger, as she sees the caprice and cruelty of the Tsar at first hand.Sweeping from high society to the frozen gulag, from the embrace of a lover to the tears of friends separated friends, The Rebel Daughters tells the story not just of the brave women who defied everyone by following the revolutionaries into the wilds of Siberia, but also how courage comes in many forms, the price we pay for defiance and how love can be greatest rebellion of all.
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HarperCollins Publishers The Rebel Daughters
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HarperCollins Publishers Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out
Book SynopsisThe feel-good read of 2024. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary and Alice Oseman's Heartstopper.Selected as one of the Independent's 19 debut authors set to make their mark in 2023Gentle, honest and beautifully authentic' Julietta Henderson'Touching and sincere' The Sunday TimesFeel-good, heartwarming fiction' Holly Miller'I'm totally #TeamArthurandTeddy' Heidi Swain'A feel-good novel to inspire' My Weekly'Uplifting and emotional' Justin Myers'A celebration of family and love' PlatinumJoyful, big-hearted' Freya Sampson'Will stay with me for a VERY long time' Miranda DickinsonNo one in the family is prepared when 79-year-old Arthur Edwards drops a bombshell: he''s gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he''s finally ready to come out.Arthur''s 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has the same secret. But Teddy doesn''t feel ready to come out yet especially when Arthur's announcement causes shockwaves in the family.Can Arthur and Teddy navigate first loves, heartbreak, and finding thTrade Review‘The very best of feel-good, heartwarming fiction’ Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You ‘A true joy of a read’ Closer ‘Proving there's no age limit on following your heart and finding love! I'm totally #TeamArthurandTeddy.’ Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author ‘Readers will be rooting for them in this charming debut novel by Fermanagh writer Ryan Love.’The Irish Times ‘A warm, uplifting, and emotional read’ Justin Myers, author of The Fake Up ‘Gentle, honest and beautifully authentic’ Julietta Henderson, author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman ‘You’ll fall in love with these two’ Bella ‘A joyful, big-hearted story about family, friendship and finding your place in the world’ Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library ‘Funny, warm . . . so, so touching . . . Arthur and Teddy will stay with me for a VERY long time’ Miranda Dickinson, Sunday Timesbestselling author ‘[An] absolute delight of a novel. Life-affirming, warm and so full of love.’ Chloe Timms, author of The Seawomen ‘A sweet coming out story which sensitively portrays the difficulties and the celebrations of coming out and being true to yourself’ Emma Denny, author of One Night in Hartswood
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HarperCollins Publishers The Beekeeper at Elderflower Grove A gorgeously
Book SynopsisThis book really captured my heart and filled it with so much joy, I just couldn''t put the book down. I can''t wait to get stuck in to more of Jaimie''s books.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????Her new start is about to bee-gin!Having moved into her mum's spare room after a disastrous break-up, Kayleigh Harwood is desperate for a fresh start. When she sees an opening for a new beekeeper at Elderflower Grove she jumps at the chance despite not knowing a thing about beesThe abandoned manor house holds a mystery of its own the previous owner vanished years ago and locals have been inventing stories about the manor ever since. Unable to resist the urge to look around, Kayleigh is shocked to find drop-dead-gorgeous gardener Carey living inside!Carey explains that the house and surrounding land is at risk of being demolished, endangering the bees, and he has been staying there to protect it.Convinced the secret of the house holds the key to saving Elderflower Grove's bees, Kayleigh is prepared t
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HarperCollins Publishers Point of Darkness
Book SynopsisThis is Mike Phillips's best novel, brutal and caring, totally authentic' The TimesSent from London to New York to bring a dying friend's message to his daughter, Mary, Sam Dean arrives in Queens, steeped in a mesh of Caribbean and Hispanic culture, looking forward to reconnecting with family and old friends.But his relaxing holiday turns dark when Mary disappears, and Sammy is caught up in a world of murder, sex, and corrupt politics that threatens to turn his world upside down.Melded with social commentary around race, class and gentrification, Point of Darkness is a gripping thriller, still eerily relevant.Trade ReviewPraise for Mike Phillips‘This is Mike Phillips’s best novel, brutal and caring, totally authentic’The Times ‘Phillips delivers his seamy tale with an enviably warm spareness of effect’Sunday Times ‘An incisive study of immigrant experience wrapped up in a gripping thriller’Times Literary Supplement ‘The Best British thriller in years… A novel that seems to have been written for a purpose; it deals with the black British community as something other than a problem or a political cliché’Marie Claire ‘Could have come from the pen of the master, Raymond Chandler’Today A thriller which maintains pace and provides excitements rooted in reality … a winner’Guardian ‘There’s much here to suggest that Phillips could be one of our bravest, most incisive social commentators’Mail on Sunday Phillips’ depictions of urban London share more with Harlem and Los Angeles than the English drawing rooms of P.D. James and Ruth Rendell’Financial Times ‘Phillips… gives a mean streetwise documentary edge to his hero’s hunt for a witness’Sunday Express ‘Mr Phillips writes in a precise uncluttered style that suits the detective novel’s ritualistic form. But it is the sensibility of his hero – a black man – that lends freshness to the form itself’The New York Times Book Review ‘As a political thriller it has something to say about multi-cultural Britain that is both revealing and intelligent … a good novel, deftly handled and deserving of praise’Time Out
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HarperCollins Publishers The Waves Collins Classics
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.There was a star riding through clouds one night, and I said to the star, Consume me'Six friends traverse the uneven road of life together in Virginia Woolf's most unconventional classic. Bernard, Jinny, Louis, Neville, Rhoda and Susan first meet as children by the sea, and their lives are forever changed.A poetic novel written in a lyrical way only Woolf could master, these narrators face both triumph and tragedy that touches them all. Throughout their lives, they examine the relationship between past and present, and the meaning of life itself.A landmark of innovative fiction and the most experimental of Virginia Woolf's novels, The Waves is still regarded as one of the greatest works ever written in the English language.
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HarperCollins Publishers A Sisters Promise
Book SynopsisFrom the USA Today Bestseller Can a secret sister help her find her way?Worthing, 1931 Raised in the grandeur of Muntham Court, young Millicent has always felt like the black sheep of her family. Between a vindictive mother and a conceited older sister, her only ally is her doting father, Charles.Brought up in the traveller community and always on the move, Lena's life has never been settled, but it has always been happy thanks to the support of her loving mother.When it is revealed that Lena is Charles's illegitimate daughter, Milly finally has a chance at true sisterhood. Thrust into a world of fairgrounds and new friends, her excitement is short-lived when she realises her mother must never know.Six year later, when both girls lose their father suddenly, they need each other more than ever as they forge their own path in the world. But Milly is harbouring a secret from Lena that risks losing her foreverCan they help each other face their futures, or will old lies tear them apart? A
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HarperCollins Publishers Take a Chance on Greece
Book SynopsisFresh, funny and gorgeously romantic' HOLLY MARTINHilarious romantic escapades on a Greek island the epitome of summer read perfection' ISABELLE BROOMPerfect sunlounger escapism. Emily Kerr has a real knack of telling properly swoony love stories whilst taking the reader on a gorgeous holiday' PERNILLE HUGHES***When Lydia wakes up after a wild night out in Kefalonia with a tattoo saying Awesome Andreas', she's mortified. She doesn't remember meeting anyone called Andreas. And after all, she's an accountant with a five-year plan. She's definitely not a party girl.The sensible thing to do would be to research how to get the tattoo removed and move on with her safe and steady life. But she's had enough of being predictable.Instead, Lydia decides to track down the mysterious Andreas, but the path to true love is never simple. As she goes from one disastrous date to another, she starts to lose hope in ever finding him. Perhaps Lydia is looking in the wrong places, and the right man for her
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HarperCollins Publishers Her Fixer Upper
Book SynopsisThe brand new forced proximity romcom about second chance love from the author of Take a Chance on GreeceUnable to afford their own homes, two friends decide to buy a renovation house together as a project. What could possibly go wrong?Freya dreams of owning her own home.Charlie is struggling to get a mortgage.When the two old friends bump into each other on a night out, Charlie jokes that buying together would solve all their problems. He doesn't expect Freya to say yes, let alone yes to a less-than-perfect fixer upper.Nobody said renovating their dream home would be easy, but will Charlie and Freya fall out of love with the house, or in love with each otherFrom the winner of the Romantic Comedy award at the Romantic Novelists' Association awards 2023, this is the perfect feel-good read for fans of Beth O'Leary and Lia Louis.Readers love Her Fixer Upper:Brilliantly swoony and relatable' Pernille HughesGorgeously funny and romantic I loved it!' Rachael LucasA gorgeously joyous read thTrade Review‘Gorgeously funny and romantic – I loved it!’ Rachael Lucas ‘A gorgeously joyous read that made me laugh out loud’ Holly Martin
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HarperCollins Publishers The House of Seymour
Book SynopsisPraise for Joanna Hickson: An intriguing tale, told with confidence' The Times Rich and warm' Sunday Express
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HarperCollins Publishers Sisterhood
Book SynopsisTwo sisters. One secret. A journey to learn who they really are
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HarperCollins Publishers Payback Time
Book SynopsisThe brand new instalment in the addictive and gripping Bad Blood series from queen of gangland crime, Caz FinlayIf you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]' Reader ReviewIf you challenge the Carters Connor Carter and Jake Conlon are having trouble with a rival gang, and it's clear they've underestimated their power. But no son of the infamous Grace Carter is going to let someone else run the streets of Liverpool.You must be prepared to fight Then Jake's right-hand man Danny Alexander is arrested for murder and remanded in custody. The cartel know he's innocent but the evidence is overwhelmingly against him. The Carters alliance with DI Leigh Moss has always been fragile but it's time to put aside their differences if they want to find the real killer.As a mole is found in the firm and tensions begin to rise, the Carters must stand together if they want to keep control. It's time for payback, and no one is safeEarly readers are gripped by Payback TimeAnoth
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HarperCollins Publishers A Score To Settle
Book SynopsisThe brand new book in the bestselling Liverpool-set gangland crime series is OUT NOWIf you like Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will LOVE [Caz Finlay]' Reader ReviewTogether they stand When Grace Carter's granddaughter goes missing, the family pulls out all the stops to find her. But with no ransom demand and no contact from the kidnappers, no one knows where to turn.Together they fall Then a sinister message directed at Grace informs the family that this isn't business. This abduction is personal.Together they will exact revenge As the Carters try to work out who's done the dirty on them, their list of rivals grows longer. But which of their enemies would go to such extreme lengths to tear the family apart? And Jake Conlon will stop at nothing to bring his daughter home safely, even if it means putting his own life at risk.Have you discovered Caz Finlay? See what readers are saying about A Score to SettleCaz Finlay has smashed it again. Another epic read' ?????Fast paced highl
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HarperCollins Publishers Love on the Menu A totally perfect heartwarming
Book SynopsisOne takeaway dinner. Two lonely hearts. Did somebody order a rom com?A really sweet, warm-hearted read a winner for fans of Jasmine Guillory or Beth O''Leary!' Niamh Hargan, author of Twelve Days in MayA delicious rom com!' Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to MeGia thrives on risks. Ben plays it safe.She crossed continents to chase her London dream; he works the same job in the same restaurant, night after night.Then fate steps in. When Gia's takeout is delivered, her embarrassing list of New Year's resolutions accidentally makes its way to Ben's restaurant, stuck to the bottom of a delivery backpack.With each delivery Gia orders, Ben slips in a note of his own and eagerly awaits her reply. One by one, these notes transform their lives in unexpected ways, and an unlikely love story is written.A totally gorgeous and escapist rom com with a twist. Fans of Beth O'Leary, Ali Hazelwood and Emily Henry will be totally hooked from the very first page.Readers are loving Love on the Menu:ATrade Review‘A delicious rom-com! In Love on the Menu, Deb pens a stirring story about serendipitous connections and chasing your dreams that readers are sure to enjoy’ – Kate Bromley, author of Here for the Drama and Talk Bookish to Me ‘This slow-burn rom-com has the most delicious payoff! With hilarious and witty prose and chracters who won’t leave your brain, Love on the Menu is a vibrant, fresh take on modern love!’ – Farah Heron, author of Kamila Knows Best and Accidentally Engaged ‘A really sweet and warm-hearted read’ – Niamh Hargan, author of Twelve Days in May
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HarperCollins Publishers The Accidental Holiday
Book SynopsisEscape to Mallorca with this cute, forced proximity rom-com the perfect beach readA simply gorgeous slow-burning love story'. Natasha Harding, SunA totally gorgeous and escapist romcom that will hook Fans of Beth O'Leary and Emily Henry will be totally hooked from the very first page.Maya is careful and meticulous. She never makes a decision without weighing the pros and cons first. And she's been planning her dream getaway for a long time.Alex is laid back and spontaneous. He figures you can't control what happens in life, so why try? When he sees an incredible offer on a luxury holiday, he books it without a second thought.But when they arrive at the 5-star resort that they discover they've been booked into the same room.Neither is going to give up a holiday of a lifetime. could Maya and Alex learn that opposites really do attract?-Praise for Mimi Deb:A delicious rom-com!' Kate Bromley, author of Here for the DramaThis slow-burn rom-com has the most delicious payoff! With hilarious
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HarperCollins Publishers The Forgotten Beach
Book SynopsisDon't miss this chance to escape to stunning Cornwall for a heartwarming new standalone novel about secrets and second chancesThey say a single moment can change your lifeFor Cornish artist Sennen Kellow that moment comes with the discovery of her late gran's epic love story a story that happened years before she ever met Sennen's grandfather.Now, as Sennen digs into her grandmother's past and discovers a forgotten beach, a hidden poem, and a love that blazed brightly before Fate intervened, her search for answers leads her on a fated journey of her own. One which sees history repeating itself, and Sennen faced with a chance at the kind of once-in-a-lifetime love her gran experiencedbut only if she's willing to risk everything.Readers LOVE The Forgotten Beach:A true love storycurl up in a comfy chair and be transported by this talented author' BrendaA beautiful love story that spans generationsI loved how the old house slowly got renovated and came back to life plus I could picture thTrade 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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HarperCollins Publishers Gone to Pieces
Book Synopsis''Fans of Meg Mason''s Sorrow and Bliss will find this bittersweet tale right up their street'' The TimesTo Do: Learn to drive on motorways. Use above skill to run away to France. Begin new life in France under assumed name. ?Rebecca is a wife, mother and the author of an unmanageable number of to do lists.Her attempts to coerce her life into something she has any hope of controlling are failing. Her family can?t manage without her but she?s starting to think they should. So she makes a decision. Only it doesn?t quite go to plan.Rebecca finds herself in therapy with a doctor poking around in her brain, asking questions about her childhood. She wants to get better but that means telling someone how she feels. How she really feels.She?s gone to pieces. Can she put herself back together?''A moving, honest and raw debut that many women will relate to'' The Sun''Funny, moving and uplifting'' Fabulous''Gone to Pieces deserves to become a modern classic'' My Weekly**What readers are saying about Gone to Pieces:''A modern-day Bell Jar''?What made Gone to Pieces special for me as a reader, was the choice of protagonist ? middle-aged wife and mother, Rebecca ? proving that women over 50 are the ones who often have the most complex stories??This was a really unusual read but loved it ? Thoroughly enjoyable and unique book??I loved that it?s based on a middle-aged woman struggling with her mental health as I don?t think this is covered often. I found Rebecca to be a really likable character and I was really rooting for her the whole way through.?
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HarperCollins Publishers Once Upon a Time in Venice
Book SynopsisThe new captivating and romantic read from the bestselling author and beloved TV presenterGlorious escapism I fell in love with Italy all over again!' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Soak up the glamour'' PRIMA''Wonderfully escapist marvellous'' ANTON DU BEKECan one magical city change their destiny?Welcome to Venice, the fairytale city, where canals flow into hidden shadows and forbidden secrets whisper behind the masksThe masked strangerWhen Gina Bellini meets an enigmatic figure at the Venice carnival, their chemistry is unforgettable, before he vanishes into the night.The Hollywood legendPersonal assistant, Issy Roberts is on location with Tinseltown''s biggest star. Will he discover her shocking lies?The ultimate divaOpera sensation Lucia De Santis has the world at her feet. How far will she go to get what she wants?As their fates collide in the most beautiful city on earth, will dangerous secrets destroy their dreams?Readers love Carol Kirkwood!''This book was a joy to read'' ????? Reader review''Couldn''t put it down'' ????? Reader review''It had me gripped from start to finish'' ????? Reader review''This was the perfect escape for summer and has me desperate to visit Venice now!'' ????? Reader review''This book has it all in spades. An absolute winner'' ????? Reader review''Another wonderful book very refreshing and engaging'' ????? Reader review''Perfect holiday read pure romantic escapism'' ????? Reader review''Loved this book devoured it in a couple of days'' ????? Reader review
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HarperCollins Publishers The Bachelorette Party The unmissable crime
Book SynopsisSharp writing great plot' ????? NetGalley Reviewer[I] couldn't put it down. A twisty read [and] I had no clue' ????? NetGalley ReviewerThe locked-room thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley.New Orleans: live music, endless drinks, brightly-coloured attractions, the perfect place for a partyThe bride-to-beThe best friendThe cousinThe mother-in-lawThe sisterThe groom's friendThe bachelorette begins on a Friday night; all six women are excited for a chance to escape their everyday lives. But then friendly rivalries turn vicious, and a game of truth or dare turns deadly.By the end of the weekend one of them will be deadDiscover why readers are captivated by The Bachelorette Party:I was absolutely invested from page 1 and couldn't put it down' ?????If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Thrilling, suspenseful and a page-turner' ?????Awesome' ?????Wow literally blown my mind' ?????A twisty thriller that you will not guess' ?????I
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HarperCollins Publishers The Christmas Trip
Book SynopsisFall in love with the brand new Christmas romance from bestselling author, Sandy Barker????? I love Sandy Barker's stories. Modern romances with a bit of heat but a lot of love and plenty of hiccups along the way' NetGalley reviewerA great romantic escape 5 stars from me! Julie HoustonAnother year has passed and it's Christmas again. This year best friends Chloe, Jules and Lucy are all loved up but living worlds apart.Chloe is madly in love with her celebrity beau, Archer, but after a whirlwind year in Hollywood's limelight, she's desperate to get away and spend some quality time together.Jules loves her Melbourne life and gorgeous winemaker Matt but a crowded flat share has her longing for a place of her own.Meanwhile, Lucy is stuck in a long distance relationship, jetting back and forth between Colorado and London to see Will.When Archer's plan to whisk Chloe to Paris goes awry, he surprises her by bringing her friends together for a Christmas to rememberThe perfect feel-good holi
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HarperCollins Publishers The Purgatory Poisoning An utterly gripping crime
Book SynopsisA fabulously funny celestial crime caper, full of wit, warmth and heart.' Helen LedererHow do you solve your own murder when you're already dead?Purgatory (noun):1. Where the dead are sent to atone.2. A place of suffering or torment.3. A youth hostel where the occupants play Scrabble and the mattresses are paper thin.When Dave wakes up in his own personal purgatory (St Ives Youth Hostel circa 1992), he's shocked to discover he's dead. And worse he was murdered.Heaven doesn't know who did it so with the help of two rogue angels, Dave must uncover the truth.As divine forces from both sides start to play the game, can Dave get out of this alive? Or at the very least, with his soul intact?An utterly gripping and page-turning mystery for fans of Murder Before Evensong and The Appeal from the winner of the Comedy Women in Print Unpublished Prize!.Readers LOVE The Purgatory PoisoningVery original, very funny, and very well written. I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer ?????A hilarious story I liTrade Review.
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HarperCollins Publishers Her Daughters Secret
Book Synopsis‘Lisa Timoney's debut has all the elements of a fabulous family drama…it kept me turning the pages from beginning to end’ – Kerry Fisher the bestselling author of The Silent Wife ‘I devoured this’ NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family 'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs ‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson ‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons
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HarperCollins Publishers Her Mothers Lies an emotional new family drama
Book SynopsisI was hooked from page one. Be prepared to laugh and cry throughout this book!' Reader review, ?????A fabulous family dramait kept me turning the pages from beginning to end' Kerry Fisher the bestselling author of The Silent WifeYou can run from a lie, but you can't hide from the truthBonnie has been running from her tragic past for far too long. Now, years after the events that changed her life for ever, the time has come to face it. Her search for answers takes her to the idyllic town of Hamblin, where she is determined to start over.Alice's perfect life is slipping through her fingers. Drowning in debt, she struggles on, working long days alongside her daughter Laura, ever more desperate to hold on to what little remains.Laura had her future as an artist snatched from her when she had to return home to care for her sickly father. Whilst she tries hard to be content with her life, each day her resentment grows.When their worlds collide, Laura and Bonnie form an instant bond. But as Trade ReviewPraise for Lisa Timoney: ‘Heartbreaking and life affirming…it had me turning the pages late into the night… A fantastic read!’ – Emma Robinson the bestselling author of My Husband’s Daughter 'A moving, compelling family drama which keeps you turning the pages.' Linda Green 'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family 'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs ‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson ‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons
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HarperCollins Publishers His Secret Wife An explosive and heartbreaking
Book SynopsisWow. Fans of Jodi Picoult will love this!' Real Reader Review, ?????What happens when his secret wife is the only one who can save your child?Elle has the perfect life. A hard-working husband, a clever little boy, and a gorgeous home in a quaint neighbourhood.Jen also has the perfect life. A passionate relationship with a doting husband, a creative little girl, and an exciting career.When a strange coincidence throws them together, they become close friends. But then they uncover a shocking truth: they share the same husband.As they both grapple with this devastating revelation, Elle receives worrying news about her son's health. When things go from bad to worse and Elle has no one else to turn to, will Jen help the woman who shattered her world? And can Elle trust the other woman with her child's life?An emotional and powerful novel about motherhood, friendship and a shocking secret that will tear life as they know it apart. Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page. PerfTrade ReviewPraise for Lisa Timoney: ‘Heartbreaking and life affirming…it had me turning the pages late into the night… A fantastic read!’ – Emma Robinson the bestselling author of My Husband’s Daughter 'A moving, compelling family drama which keeps you turning the pages.' Linda Green 'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family 'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs ‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson ‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons
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HarperCollins Publishers The Secret at No.4 An addictive cold case
Book SynopsisOne street, ten doors, who's the killer?The street that contains No.4 is a dark place, secrets linger and whispers of a murder haunt it. The residents have learnt to live with its sinister past, but when one of their own returns to hunt for the truth, their welcome is far from warmFifteen years ago, 35-year-old Henry Carr vanished outside his parents'' house on a run-down street in Manchester.Today, a cold case podcast has brought the disappearance to international attention.Now, a young journalist hopes that she might be able to get the locals to open up. After all, she was one of them. But returning won''t be easy; there are many reasons why Ruth fled six years ago.There's minimal evidence, no body and a street in silence. Yet Henry's elderly and dementia suffering mother, Marianne, appears haunted. She whispers and screams that her son was killed and buried on the street they call home.With the anniversary of Henry's disappearance fast approaching, Ruth has just days to uncover the Trade Review'Definitely the best book I’ve read this year. A wonderful cast of real characters, with an emotional, yet gripping, storyline. I was totally engrossed.' Mel Sherratt author of Taunting the Dead ‘Atmosphere and tension by the bucket-load, McManus has a natural gift of keeping you glued to the page.’ Jonathan Whitelaw author of The Bingo Hall Detectives and The Village Hall Vendetta ‘Long-buried secrets, compelling characters and a twist-a-minute plot kept me guessing to the final pages.’ R.P. Bolton author of The Perfect House and My Lovely Daughter - What readers on NetGalley are saying about The Secret at No.4: ‘There are very few books that from the first chapter have you hooked but this is most certainly one of them’ ‘A riveting and satisfying mystery’ ‘Will keep readers on the edge of their seats’ ‘Has more twists and turns than you can imagine which makes for an exhilarating read’ ‘The characters are well-developed and complex’ ‘The atmosphere in The Secret at No. 4 is palpable’
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