Contemporary Fiction Books

Book SynopsisFor the love of lettersExperience has told Jenna Oakhurst that Happy Ever After may happen in all the best stories, but Happy For Now is the best one ought to expect in real life. Yet lately even that isn't quite enough, so when a strange set of circumstances leads her to discover a mysterious letter in an abandoned storage unit, she takes the chance to embark on a journey into the unknownjust like the heroines from the storybooks.Reaching out to the letter's author, Henry Somners, changes Jenna's world irrevocably and she starts to realise that the magic she believed in as a child might not be such a fanciful notion after allAn original idea, well written and extremely entertaining. I very much enjoyed this book' Sunday Times bestseller Katie FfordeReaders love Linda Corbett:A gorgeous, happy read that fills you with joy' SueJenna reminded me a little bit of Eleanor Oliphant, who I just absolutely adoreI laughed and swooned and just felt so happy' MichelleAbsolutely delightful romanti

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Book SynopsisIt''s a truth often acknowledged that when a Jane Austen fan girl ends up living next door to a cynical but handsome crime writer, romantic sparks will fly!When Maddy Shaw is told her Dear Jane column has been cancelled she has no choice but to look outside of London's rental market. That is until she's left an idyllic country home by the black sheep of the family, long-not-so-lost Cousin Nigel.But of course there's a stipulation and not only is Maddy made chair of the committee for the annual village literary festival, she also has to put up with bestselling crime author and romance sceptic Cameron Massey as her new neighbour.When Maddy challenges Cameron to write romantic fiction, which he claims is so easy to do, sparks fly both on and off the pageSparkling romance, secrets from the pastWitty and romantic, I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages' Alison Sherlock, bestselling author of The Village of Lost and FoundWitty, sharp and beautifully observed I feel sure Jane would approve' Julie CaplinReaders are LOVING What Would Jane Austen Do?:I absolutely demolished this book! If you love romance you'll love this (whether you're an Austen aficionado or not)!' ????A perfect read for a day you need a pick me up' ?????Fans of Jane Austen, or of reading in general, will particularly enjoy this booksure to be a favourite of many readers this year' ?????Playful, fun, and a love letter to Jane Austen and her wise words. Glorious' ?????The antidote to a bad dayIf you're a Jane Austen fan (as I am) then you will really love the well-chosen quotes that start each chapter and spotting the wisdom included within' ????A five out of five for methe witty, observant writing lifts it above the ordinaryThere are lots of subtle nods to Jane Austen''s writing and if you''re a Janeite, this is a lovely ode to her work' ?????An uplifting humorous read, reminiscent of a modern day Jane Austen novel' ?????A delightful escape into the world of love, literature, and unexpected connections' ?????Reading this book brightened my day and made me smile' ?????Trade Review‘You know when you read a book and want to start it all over to feel all the feels?…I was not disappointed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The enemies to lovers(ish) banter was so fun to read! Cant recommend enough!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Every chapter starts with a quote/snippet from a Jane Austen novel and there is plenty of her book wisdom throughout the story’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this gem of a book. It is fun, charming and full of spark and wit set in the English countryside. I was bereft when I finished. Linda, if you ever feel like doing a short story set in this world, take my money please!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book and devoured it in one afternoon!!… a sweet, beautiful enemies to lovers trope, and featuring Buster the loving, mischievous, match making dog who is my favourite character! ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of SAVING MISSY, comes a fierce, joyful and uplifting novel about putting life on pause, pleasing yourself, and getting your own back. Whatever it takes.''Funny, inspiring and uplifting'' Nina Stibbe''Raging, outrageous and joyous'' Nikki MayCAN SHE SAY F*CK IT, JUST FOR ONE DAY?After a morning that starts with a terrible migraine, an accidentally strong concoction of painkillers, and a bump on the head, Clover Hendry is not quite herself.And as she walks out of work at 9.47am, for once Clover isn''t worrying about anything. She is taking some much-deserved me-time, and everyone else had better get out of her way.As she crashes from once incident (a deliciously illicit swim) to the next (art theft), Clover is on a one-woman mission to do exactly as she pleases consequences are for tomorrow!It''s a day of joyful recklessness, but behind the chaos, a plan is afoot. Will her new-found freedom uncover long-buried secrets?A euphoric, raging, galvani

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Book Synopsis'Funny, inspiring and uplifting' Nina Stibbe 'Raging, outrageous and joyous' Nikki May 'A must-read for all people-pleasers! Explosive, funny, thought-provoking' Good Housekeeping

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Book SynopsisAnother perfect page-turner' The TimesA triumph from the master thriller writer' The SunIn this twisty thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author, a man desperately tries to track down his father in witness protection before his enemies can get to him.Your dad's not a good person. Your dad killed people, son.These are some of the last words Jack Givins's father spoke to him before he was whisked away by witness protection, leaving Jack and his mother to pick up the shattered pieces of their lives.Years later, Jack is a struggling author, recruited by the U.S. Marshals to create false histories for people in witness protection. Jack realises this may be a chance to find his dad but then he discovers he's gone missing, and he could be in serious danger.Jack knows he has to track him down. But how will he find a man he's never truly known? And how will he evade his father's deadly enemies enemies who wouldn't think twice about using his own son against him?PRAISE FOR THE LIE MAKETrade Review PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘A superior thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘The twists keep coming’ THE TIMES ‘Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he’s outdone himself with this. It’s the best book of his career. I couldn’t put it down, and you won’t be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up’ STEPHEN KING ‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. LOGAN ‘Genius … but terrifying’ THE SUN ‘This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time’ JOE HILL ‘A great cast of characters,tension, humour and a thrilling ending; this book takes Linwood to new heights!’ MARK EDWARDS ‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay … a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ DAILY MAIL ‘Linwood Barclay’s thrillers move at breakneck speed … pacy, exciting’ WOMAN & HOME ‘Linwood Barclay presses all the right buttons’ MICHAEL ROBOTHAM ‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'A relentlessly tense thriller … there's plenty of the sardonic humour that came to the fore in Mr Barclay's previous novel Elevator Pitch … the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere’ THE TIMES CRIME CLUB 'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO!

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Book SynopsisA Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.' Julie CaplinA newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong?When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she's left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape.Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau with nothing but dust and a goat for company.Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau and her broken heart after all?The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie MTrade Review‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France. I completely fell in love with Luc and Lizzie as they brought sunshine and love back to the dilapidated chateau.’ Julie Caplin ‘Have some crisp French wine and a wedge of creamy camembert on hand when you read Summer at the Chateau! A charming and evocative read that will have you dreaming in French and wishing you were there.’ Rebecca Raisin ‘Swoony and romantic! As relaxing as a hot summer's day in Provence…I swear I could smell the lavender fields!’ Leonie Mack ‘Oh la la! This is the perfect French escape.’ Bella Osborne ‘The kind of romance that ticks all my boxes. Lizzie is a relatable and appealing heroine and grumpy, sexy Luc is the neighbour we all dream of! Summer at the Chateau is the perfect, escapist holiday read.’ Sarah Bennett ‘Beautifully written – a real gem of a read! Inheriting a chateau sounds like a dream for broken-hearted Lizzie but it turns out to be the start of an amazing and unexpected journey.’ Lucy Coleman

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Book SynopsisBuy this gorgeous, feel good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a pageTransports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.' Real Reader Review, ?????Life has gone a little bit downhill for Naomi WintersEver since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that she's all alone this holiday season.Spurred on by her best-friend Mia who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps she decides it's time for change.But, when she arrives, she's shocked to see Mia's big brother Gabriel. It's been fifteen years since they last saw eachother, forcing her to face memories she'd rather forget.As Naomi grapples with getting her life back on track, she throws herself into various festive activities, and Trade Review Praise for Christmas at the Chateau: ‘Christmas at the Chateau is the perfect festive book to escape into!’ Kitty Wilson, author of Cornish Village School series

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Book SynopsisOne little word. One bad habit. One year to stop saying sorry.What happens when one woman resolves to break up' with saying sorry?Charlotte Thomas is polite. Manners cost nothing, her mother always said yet there's a fine line between diplomat and doormat.But every woman has their breaking point and Charlotte has just found hers. It wasn't because she said sorry to her boss for challenging his terrible idea for a staff social, or because she apologised to the drunk girl who spilled espresso martini all over her favourite top. And it wasn't because she agreed to go on a second date with the world's most boring man to avoid hurting his feelings. Maybe it was all of these, or maybe it was when she realised she ended every email with the fateful words: No Worries If Not.With the help of her best friend and housemate Mush, Charlotte declares she's apologising no more. No more saying sorry for just doing her job, or speaking her mind or simply taking up space.So when she finds her space beiTrade Review“Highly relatable.” Woman’s Own PRAISE FOR LUCY’S PREVIOUS WRITING “Warm, joyous and thought-provoking!” Stephie Chapman, author of Swipe Right “Full of warmth, wit and humour.” Yorkshire Post “Lucy Nichol is a stunning new voice in fiction." Guy Mankowski, author of Dead Rock Stars

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Book SynopsisWonderfully heart-warming, it made me cry, filled my heart with hope, and cast a magical spell on me' M.A. Kuzniar, Midnight in EverwoodWonderfully heart-warming, it made me cry, filled my heart with hope, and cast a magical spell on me until I'd turned the very last page' M.A. Kuzniar, Midnight in EverwoodHaunting, magical and sparkling with Christmas spirit, One Christmas Morning is a festive love story with a difference . . . A warm and powerful debut' Holly Miller, The Sight of You -They say you know when you meet the one.The moment Eva locked eyes with James over a library bookshelf, she knew she'd found her soulmate. Over ten years, they fell in love, got married and made plans to start a family. Until everything changed one Christmas three years ago, and they've been drifting apart ever since.Eva hopes a friend's Christmas party at an old manor house in Cornwall will give them the chance to reconnect but the last thing she expects is to wake up on Christmas morning in the body oTrade Review Praise for Rachel Greenlaw and One Christmas Morning ‘Haunting, magical and sparkling with Christmas spirit, One Christmas Morning is a festive love story with a difference. A clever and cathartic novel about healing, grief, facing up to ourselves and letting go, it tugged on my heartstrings and took me through every emotion possible. A warm and powerful debut’ Holly Miller, The Sight of You 'Perfectly heartwarming' The Debut Digest 'The book I didn't know I needed to read – gorgeous, Christmassy and compelling’ Ella Allbright, The Last Charm ‘Wonderfully heart-warming, One Christmas Morning is a beautifully festive second-chance romance that made me cry, filled my heart with hope, and cast a magical spell on me until I’d turned the very last page’ M.A. Kuzniar, Midnight in Everwood ‘One Christmas Morning by Rachel Greenlaw is a festive treat. An intelligent, romantic story of star-crossed lovers, I was completely absorbed by the millennial Scrooge Eva’s predicament. Greenlaw’s debut is a shimmering success’ Laura Shepperson, The Heroines 'Relatable and captivating' The Sunday Post

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Book Synopsis'The most gripping account of motherhood since Rachel Cusk's A Life's Work' IndependentA single mother wakes to blood in her mouth and flesh under her fingernails. A severed toe on the doorstep. A boy missing.But her child needs to get to school. There's a food shop to be done. Parents evenings, play dates and pasta for tea.Raising her child alone, she's done all she can to protect them. But what if she's the thing they need protecting from the most?Trade Review‘Punches you in the guts with beauty, pain and brevity, and pulls you along with the compulsion of a thriller. Lean, exquisite prose that shoots a dart to the heart. It’s about what it means to be a mother, a daughter, a woman, trying to grapple with her sanity, as she unravels and makes sense of her present by reaching back into her past. I adored it.’ Abi Morgan

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Book SynopsisThe astonishing, inventive debut novel, for readers of Daisy Johnson and Rachel Yoder's NightbitchA single mother wakes to blood in her mouth and flesh under her fingernails. A severed toe on the doorstep. A boy missing.But her child needs to get to school. There's a food shop to be done. Parents evenings, play dates and pasta for tea.Raising her child alone, she's done all she can to protect them. But what if she's the thing they need protecting from the most?

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Book SynopsisA kind of miracle Not only made me laugh (again and again) but brought tears to my eyes' Jonathan FranzenOne of the most brilliant satirical novels about life in East Berlin' New York TimesThomas Brussig's classic German satire, translated into English for the first time and introduced by Jonathan Franzen, is a comedic, moving account of life in East Berlin before the Fall of the Berlin WallThe Short End of the Sonnenallee, is a satire set, literally, on the Sonnenallee, the famed boulevard of the sun in East Berlin.Within this boulevard lives Michael, an adolescent who faces daily ridicule whenever he steps out of his apartment building and comes into view of the observation platform on the West side. Look, a real Zonie. Can we take your picture? Hopelessly in love with the most beautiful girl on the street, Michael is batted away in favour of the Western boys who are free to cross the border. What chance does Michael have, and how much trouble will he get into by pursuing her?Laugh-Trade Review‘One of the most brilliant satirical novels about life in East Berlin, in the shadow of the wall’ New York Times ‘Gentle comedy … The fullness of Eastern lives, and their human ordinariness – despite the emptiness and abnormality of the background against which they were lived – is the subject of Brussig’s funny, rueful book’ Telegraph ‘The slim episodic novel The Short End of the Sonnenallee, which was set around the mid-1980s among East Berlin adolescents and evokes their world of feelings and experiences right down to the unfussy syntax, is the purest, brightest, most tender poetry of resistance’ Die Zeit

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Book SynopsisA kind of miracle Not only made me laugh (again and again) but brought tears to my eyes' Jonathan FranzenOne of the most brilliant satirical novels about life in East Berlin' New York TimesThomas Brussig's classic German satire, translated into English for the first time and introduced by Jonathan Franzen, is a comedic, moving account of life in East Berlin before the Fall of the Berlin WallThe Short End of the Sonnenallee, is a satire set, literally, on the Sonnenallee, the famed boulevard of the sun in East Berlin.Within this boulevard lives Michael, an adolescent who faces daily ridicule whenever he steps out of his apartment building and comes into view of the observation platform on the West side. Look, a real Zonie. Can we take your picture? Hopelessly in love with the most beautiful girl on the street, Michael is batted away in favour of the Western boys who are free to cross the border. What chance does Michael have, and how much trouble will he get into by pursuing her?Laugh-

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Book SynopsisGunpowder, treason and a plot like no other**AN OBSERVER TOP 10 DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2024****WINNER OF THE UNICORNS CULTURE AWARD 2024****SHORTLISTED FOR SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FIRST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024**''Ignites a fire in your heart''ANYA BERGMAN''An explosive re-imagining ''STACEY THOMAS''Characters you love and root for''LUCY BARKER??????1770. Delphine lives in the shadows of London: a secret, vibrant world of smugglers, courtesans and small rebellions. Four years ago, she escaped enslavement at great personal cost. Now, she must help her brother Vincent do the same.While Britain's highest court fails to administer justice for Vincent, little rebellions are no longer enough. What's needed is a big, explosive plot one that will strike at the heart of the transatlantic slave trade. But can one woman, one fuse and one match bring down an Empire?An incendiary alternative history, Remember, Remember is a gripping story of conscience, conspiracy, queer identity and courage in the face of injustice.??????''One of the most anticipated debuts of the year Prepare to have a good cry while simultaneously punching the air''STYLIST?I don't know if my heart will quite recover'ELVIN MENSAHCouldn't put this book down. Beautiful, tender, and ruthless'HANNAH KANERLuscious and raw'BRONWYN ELEYDeliciously evocative and atmospheric'HAYLEY NOLANPowerful and hopeful I cried buckets!'JESSICA BULL

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Book SynopsisAn unimaginably suspenseful thriller, with twist after twist' HeatA gripping thriller . . . Highly recommended' C.S. GreenDon't miss R.M. Ward's latest thriller, THE GIRL WHO VANISHEDShe should have been safeBut she never came home.Kath has lived on the same London estate for decades. Lately she's become friendly with the little girl next door, who is often left alone for hours at a time while her mum is at work.They have a system. When Mina gets home from school to the empty flat, she knocks on the wall three times. Knock, knock, knock. I'm home safe and sound.But one day Mina's knock doesn't come. Kath raises the alarm and the police begin the search. Kath was the only person looking out for Mina now she might be the only one who can bring her home.Unputdownable psychological suspense for fans of K.L. Slater, Shalini Boland and Louise Jensen.Readers are GRIPPED by Safe With YouI thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn't have been more wrong. This is an exceptional tTrade ReviewPraise for R.M. Ward ‘I was completely gripped! The characters are so well drawn and the twists were shocking, yet completely plausible’ Keren David on Safe With You ‘A gripping thriller with characters I really cared about. Highly recommended’ C.S. Green on Safe With You

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Book SynopsisAn utterly gripping and twisty psychological thriller for fans of Claire McGowan, K.L. Slater and Andrea MaraI could not put it down until I finished the last page!!!' Netgalley reviewerA fantastic thriller which will have you racing to the very end' Netgalley reviewerFrances Brookman has just received the phone call every mother dreads. Her daughter Naomi has been in a life-threatening accident.As she races to the hospital, Frances catches sight of a child in another car a girl screaming for help.It''s a split-second thing and looks can be deceptive.Should she follow the car and risk a delay getting to her daughter? Or do nothing and live with the knowledge that she didn't help a child in need?What everyone's saying about The Girl Who Vanished!I thought I knew what the outcome was going to be I couldn't have been more wrong. This is an exceptional thriller' ?????Original storyline, lots of intrigue, twists, and turns (I could not guess the ending). I devoured this. ?????Twisty and unTrade ReviewPraise for R.M. Ward ‘I was completely gripped! The characters are so well drawn and the twists were shocking, yet completely plausible’ Keren David on Safe With You ‘A gripping thriller with characters I really cared about. Highly recommended’ C.S. Green on Safe With You

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Book SynopsisIn this game of hearts, the stakes have never been higherMolly Harris is used to being left. Parents, boyfriends she's the queen of rejection. Her latest boyfriend, gym-fanatic Duncan, dumps her to go on reality dating show The One which sets up hot singletons to date for four weeks before meeting at the altar to say, I do'.But Duncan was the one who picked Molly up and put her back together the last time her heart got broken, so, determined not to let The One' get away, she follows Duncan onto the show. If she can prove that they're meant to be, she might just get the happily ever after of her dreamsBut on the first day of filming, another reminder of her painful history walks into Happily Ever After Towers: Ben Knight, her it's-not-you-it's-me heartbreaker. The one she loved before Duncan.In four weeks' time, who will she meet at the altar? Duncan, the first person who ever made her feel loved, or Ben, the first person who made her feel?Readers LOVE Kathryn Freeman:OBSESSED with thi

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Book SynopsisThe instant Sunday Times No. 1 Bestseller.Don''t miss the collector's edition with a foiled design underneath the dust jacket. Exclusive to the first print run and available while stocks last! A Welsh princess. A Roman general. Their love story lost to timeThe land of the Silures, 382 ADElen is a princess promised to a general of Rome. Macsen came to Wales seeking an alliance that would advance his quest for power.Despite warnings her marriage is destined for heartache, Elen is determined to honour her vows.But this union will change her destiny foreverCamp Meadow, 2024Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elen's lost story. As she puts pen to paper, she hears the sound of ghostly marching feet.Opening the gate to the ancient meadow behind her cottage, could the secret behind Elen's fate lie closer than she thinks?But someone is desperate to keep the past buried, plotting to destroy the meadowCan Cadi uncover Elen's story before it's lost to time?The Sunday Times bestselling author retur

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Book SynopsisAn Observer Best Debut of the YearA Granta Best Young British NovelistI loved this book' JULIA ARMFIELDExhilarating' MONICA HEISEY''Astonishing'' ANDREA LAWLOR''Should be on everyone''s summer reading list'' iNEWS''Scorching One of our favourite reads'' TIME OUTA Guardian Essential Summer ReadA sensual debut novel of the forbidden love between a young woman and a headmaster's wife, unfolding across a single a heatwave summer.In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a young Australian woman arrives to take up the antiquated role of matron'. There she meets Mrs S, the headmaster's wife, a woman who is her polar opposite: assured, sophisticated, a paragon of femininity.Over the course of a long, restless heatwave, the matron finds herself irresistibly drawn ever closer into the older woman's world with their unspoken desire blooming into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer begiTrade Review‘The intense physicality of the novel’s emotions and its stylish, stripped-back prose make for an arresting pairing’ Hephzibah Anderson, Observer ‘Atmospheric and daring’ Guardian ‘There’s nothing else like it out there’ The Times ‘Bold and beautiful… Desire crackles through these pages like fire’ Telegraph ‘Entirely captivating… Patrick’s staccato sentences… [become] a secondary language for butchness, powerful and confident’ Kristen Arnett, New York Times ‘[A] subtle, scintillating novel’ TLS ‘Brilliant and sexy… It should be on everyone’s summer reading list’ iNews ‘A highly charged tale of desire and obsession’ Marie Claire ‘A tense, often funny tale of lust and longing… A moving yet non-maudlin reflection on the complexity of gender’ Literary Review ‘Embraces and then toys with our expectation of the lesbian romance… Spare and direct’ London Review of Books ‘Bold, uncompromising… Remarkable’ Daily Express 'So seductively and intelligently observed that its pulse continues long after the final page’ Sarah Winman, author of Still Life ‘A languorous slow-burn and a moving reflection on queerness and what it is to be and be seen’ Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea ‘Moody, generous and brilliant’ Jessie Burton, author of The House of Fortune ‘Tense, taut and exhilarating’ Monica Heisey, author of Really Good, Actually ‘Crisp and beautiful’ Amy Key, author of Arrangements in Blue ‘Hot!’ Joanna Walsh, author of Vertigo ‘Astonishing’ Andrea Lawlor, author of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl ‘Beautifully crafted and uncannily accomplished’ Rupert Thomson, author of Never Anyone but You ‘Taut with anticipation’ Lillian Fishman, author of Acts of Service

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023The darkly comic new novel from the bestselling author of The Portable Veblen?''Incredibly funny and very moving' BELLA MACKIE''A blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love' NINA STIBBEEven funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last' KAREN JOY FOWLERPenny Rush has problems. Freshly divorced from her mobile knife-sharpener husband, she has returned home to Santa Barbara to deal with her grandfather, who is being moved into a retirement home by his cruel second wife. Her grandmother, meanwhile, has been found in possession of a sinister sounding weapon called the scintilltor' and something even worse in her woodshed. Penny's parents have been missing in the Australian outback for many years now, and so Penny must deal with this spiralling family crisis alone.Enter The Dog of The North. The Dog of the North is a borrowed van, replete with yellow gingham curtains, wood panelling, a futon, a pinata, clunky brakes anTrade Review‘Incredibly funny and very moving’ Bella Mackie, author of How to Kill Your Family ‘Penny must surely remind readers of Eleanor Oliphant, Bernadette, Lisa Simpson, and – brilliantly – themselves. The mix of oddness, mystery, pain and joy is perfectly blended. All in all, this is a blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love’ Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful ‘Even funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last, The Portable Veblen. You will be surprised, delighted, and grateful to be aboard The Dog of the North with the admirable Penny Rush as she faces every challenge her wild and crazy family can throw at her. A book that lifts the spirits’ Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves ‘Darkly absurd and slyly insightful. A genuinely comic novel and a potent, poignant investigation into grief and the myriad ways we flailingly, failingly attempt to avoid the pains of loss' Miranda Popkey, author of Topics of Conversation ‘Gloriously entertaining, intelligent, presented with great insight and skill. An exuberant comedy of human behaviour at its nuttiest’ The Times 'Elizabeth McKenzie is clearly some sort of genius' Paul Murray, author of The Bee Sting Praise for The Portable Veblen… ‘Seriously funny and extraordinarily well written’ Jonathan Franzen ‘I can’t remember a book I enjoyed more’ Nina Stibbe ‘McKenzie has a wonderful eye for the craziness that is everywhere in ordinary life’ Tessa Hadley

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023The darkly comic new novel from the bestselling author of The Portable Veblen?''Incredibly funny and very moving' BELLA MACKIE''A blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love' NINA STIBBEEven funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last' KAREN JOY FOWLERPenny Rush has problems. Her marriage is over, she's quit her job, her parents have been missing in the Australian outback for five years and now she's back home in Santa Barbara, dealing with mounting family crises and living out of a borrowed van named The Dog of the North.The Dog is replete with gingham curtains, wood panelling, a piñata, clunky brakes and difficult steering. It's also Penny's getaway car from the curveballs life's throwing at her. With an uncertain future ahead of her, could the road she's on lead her back to herself?Trade Review‘Incredibly funny and very moving’ Bella Mackie, author of How to Kill Your Family ‘Penny must surely remind readers of Eleanor Oliphant, Bernadette, Lisa Simpson, and – brilliantly – themselves. The mix of oddness, mystery, pain and joy is perfectly blended. All in all, this is a blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love’ Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful ‘Even funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last, The Portable Veblen. You will be surprised, delighted, and grateful to be aboard The Dog of the North with the admirable Penny Rush as she faces every challenge her wild and crazy family can throw at her. A book that lifts the spirits’ Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves ‘Darkly absurd and slyly insightful. A genuinely comic novel and a potent, poignant investigation into grief and the myriad ways we flailingly, failingly attempt to avoid the pains of loss' Miranda Popkey, author of Topics of Conversation ‘Gloriously entertaining, intelligent, presented with great insight and skill. An exuberant comedy of human behaviour at its nuttiest’ The Times 'Elizabeth McKenzie is clearly some sort of genius' Paul Murray, author of The Bee Sting Praise for The Portable Veblen… ‘Seriously funny and extraordinarily well written’ Jonathan Franzen ‘I can’t remember a book I enjoyed more’ Nina Stibbe ‘McKenzie has a wonderful eye for the craziness that is everywhere in ordinary life’ Tessa Hadley

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting debut' USA Today bestseller Mandy RobothamA beautiful, uplifting story of love and kindness A brilliant debut novel' Malcolm Brabant, co-author, The Daughter of AuschwitzI am the oldest person ever to have lived in this world. I am the one who lived through their monster camps and brought the ones left of my family to London to make more family. I am the one to laugh at those angry, evil people and tell them, you see, I made it through. We made it through. This is enough. It is my world''s record.Family matriarch and Holocaust survivor Nora Wojnaswki is about to become the oldest person in the world, ever, and her family are determined to celebrate in style.But Nora isn't your average centenarian and she has other ideas. When she disappears with her carer Arifa on a trip down memory lane in the East End of London, a wartime secret, buried deep for over 70 years, will finally be revealed.Readers LOVE Cate Green:A touching, funny and beguiling story about the ties of famil

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Book SynopsisThis is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it' Irish IndependentIn a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around?Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant; discretion essential, rose-tinted glasses optionalMatchmaker Martha Hart never got her happy ending: the Great War destroyed those dreams. Instead, her life''s mission is to bring hope to other lonely hearts, though eligible bachelors are thin on the ground in 1930s Yorkshire.She hopes her new assistant, April McVey, will breathe new life into the bureau. The irrepressible Irish girl with the knack for putting her foot in it is full of modern ideas, but doesn''t appear to have a romantic bone in her body.When lonely widower Fabian, and his enigmatic sister require their help, the bureau face their toughest challenge. Are Martha and April about to discover that in the search for love, it''s possible to find something else that''s just as wonderful?A briskly witty delight' Irish Times''A charming treat of a novel, f

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Book SynopsisFame is a deadly game Even if you win, you lose.The dark, razor-sharp new thriller from the author of That Woman and Such a Good Mother.''A whip-smart thriller about the price of fame'' My Weekly''Plunges readers into the cutthroat world of Hollywood, peeling back the veneer of celebrity and deftly exposing the dark side of fame and ruthless ambition'' Lindsay Cameron''A timely thriller'' Woman''s Own ''A pulse-pounding rollercoaster through the shadows of the silver screen'' Jaclyn Goldis? ? ? ? ?April Eden is about to have the night of her life. The Vanished Woman, the film she wrote and directed is up for a raft of major awards. Her leading lady, Essie Lay, is on the cusp of a stunning comeback after the disturbing scandal that ended her small-screen career a year before.When Essie messages April to say she can't face the ceremony, April presumes nerves and goes to her Hampstead mansion to persuade her to attend. Instead, April finds Essie dead in her swimming pool.In that moment, A

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Book SynopsisLove. Honour. Obey? 'A whale of a read; a stomach-roiling page turnerI was so invested' Observer 'A riveting domestic thriller with a fresh twist' John Marrs 'Raw, riveting and painfully timely' Kia Abdullah *** Elle never dreamed she'd end up with a man like Dom. He's handsome, successful, the perfect father to their baby girl. But Elle doesn't feel the joy she knows she should. She's struggling with being a mum, failing at work, even her post-baby body doesn't feel like her own. Not that Dom cares. He worships Elle and craves intimacy as deeply as troubled Elle wants to shy away from it. Elle starts relying on red wine and the attention of new colleague Gabriel to get through her day. But the morning after a team away day, a bewildered and hungover Elle wakes up with a lifeless body in her bed. She knows devoted Dom is the only person who'll give her any chance of getting out of there a free woman. Elle would never have ended up in such danger if she'd followed the Marriage Rule, the one thing she's been told a wife needs to do, even if it breaks her Readers are gripped by The Marriage Rule: 'An intelligent, suspense-filled exploration of marriage, motherhood, and the secrets we hide' 'Heart-stopping' 'Gripping and hard-hitting' 'The twists are insane' 'Compulsive and intelligently written' Praise for Helen Monks Takhar: Nail-biting' Harriet Tyce 'Explosive' Will Dean Twisted, dark and shocking' Jo Spain 'Compelling and suspenseful' Diane Jeffrey Unnerving and propulsive' Allison Buccola

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Book SynopsisWhat can I say, I loved this book. It has all my favorite tropes. Fake dating check! Grumpy/ sunshine (reversed) check! One bed check!' Reader reviewWhen you can't find the perfect date for the holidays you hire him!Hotshot lawyer Rebecca Madison is dreading the annual family Thanksgiving break where the question on everyone's lips will be why are you still single?'.When it comes to her career, she's the best of the best, hired for her take-no-prisoners approach and sharp instincts. But when it comes to her love lifewell, she hasn't found the loophole for happy ever after yet.So when she has a one night stand with a gorgeous stranger she meets in a bar, Becca decides to do what she does best: make a deal with Mr One Night to be her Mr Right (just for the holidays).With an iron-clad contract setting out the terms for their fake relationship, Becca has one important point. Clause 1.a. No kissing, no sex (as mind-blowing as it was), and absolutely no emotional attachment!But five thousand miles from home and spending every waking moment in the company of a man who makes her feel things she's never felt before, just how easy will it be for Becca to stick to her own rulesReaders are LOVING Cassie Connor:Fake dating is one of my absolute favorite tropes but then ya throw in holiday romance and I''m completely soldFreaking loved it and I look forward to reading many more books like it from this phenomenal, talented author!' ?????The perfect rom com with some funny moments and some amazing banterRead if you like: The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa and The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas' ?????Completely exceeded my expectationsloved the grumpy/sunshine aspect of it. I couldn''t put it down!' ?????Absolutely adored this fake dating holiday romanceDefinitely a new holiday favorite!' ?????I absolutely loved this book!one of my favorite reads of the year' ?????This book could have been written for meI can''t wait to read more from this author'?????A great five-star readwarmed my cold heart' ?????

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Book SynopsisA brand new atmospheric mystery thriller set on the shores of Lake Erie, Pennsylvania. Perfect for fans of Louise Penny, LJ Ross and Ann Cleeves. An unforgettable cast'USA Today Bestseller Carissa Ann LynchWhen a badly decomposed body is found in the basement of an abandoned warehouse, Erie police detective, Matthias Honeywell, is called in to investigate.Meanwhile, freelance photographer Emma Anderson is desperately trying to find her drug-addicted sister, Nell. Then a devastating piece of evidence found at Detective Honeywell's crime scene brings her world crashing down, a driver's license belonging to her missing sister.In need of her assistance, Matthias asks Emma to help with the case, hoping to solve the mysterious disappearance of Nell Anderson. But in doing so, will the investigation uncover more questions than answers?Readers love Annette Dashofy:A superb police procedural. Fantastic, fast-paced and tension-filled' ?????Couldn't stop reading gritty' ?????An outstanding grab-yoTrade ReviewEarly readers love Keep Your Family Close: 'A masterful mystery that captivates from start to finish’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the best police procedurals I have read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I really enjoyed this book! It kept me on my toes from the very start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A must-read for fans of thrilling and suspenseful crime novels.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was very hard to put this one down!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisFrom Sunday Times bestselling author and viral TikTok sensation @MammyBanterOne month to go. One stressed mum. Can she pull off the perfect family Christmas?It's the most wonderful time of the yearLike every mum, Tara wants a perfect Christmas for her family but no-one else is lifting a finger and she's losing her elf-ing mind.From a vaping teen, explosive potty training and a disastrous Nativity, to a distracted husband acting very out of character, the final straw is Tara's glamorous, feckless mother moving herself back in for the holidays.Can Tara pull off the holly jolly Christmas of her dreams? Will she deck the halls and not her family? Or is this a Christmas catastrophe waiting to happenHilarious, heartwarming and festive as f*ck the new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum.Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times #4 hardback fiction bestseller on 5 March 2022.Trade ReviewPraise for MAMMY BANTER: THE SECRET LIFE OF AN UNCOOL MUM ‘Honest and laugh-out-loud funny’ Woman’s Own ‘An authentic, relatable and hilarious debut novel’ The Sun

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Book SynopsisStep into the world of Dilly Court and uncover her utterly heartwarming and emotional historical romance!Clinging tightly to the penny in her palm, Flora's fortune was about to changeFlora is forever grateful for the day the Stewart family rescued her from her life of poverty on London's streets. Adopted as one of their own, she shed her rags and was finally given a place to call home.When a twist of fate calls her back to the cobbles, Flora's new life is torn apart.Flora must make her own way if she is ever to find where she truly belongs?From the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rockwood Chronicles comes an emotional and captivating fireside read about finding home in the most unlikely places.Don''t miss Dilly Court''s next captivating novel, coming October 2024 available to pre-order now!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ?????''There is a great selection of characters, so vividly

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Book SynopsisDon't miss the new heartwarming festive novel from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Dilly Court available to pre-order now!Escape into the world of Dilly Court this winter, and discover characters old and new, with the latest utterly romantic fireside read!Readers LOVE Dilly Court!Love the author, loved the book. Family saga at its best' ?????''Another truly special book from Dilly. Warm and touching, with friendship and romance in the mix'' ?????''There were some characters that make an appearance from previous booksanother fabulous read'' ?????Can't put it down!! It's a 5 ?read! Have all her books to dateJust keep em comin'!'A wonderful book by my favourite author Dilly Court, I absolutely adore her style of writing and the rich and warm characters that are interwoven into the story' ?????I''m a huge Dilly Court fan, and I''ve yet to read a book of hers that disappoints' ?????Really enjoyed it and read it right through on this windy and wet Sunday' ?????Heart-warming historical

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Book SynopsisEscape into the world of Dilly Court with this unforgettable, festive historical drama, from the bestselling author of five million copies. Available to pre-order now

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Book SynopsisThe Christmas Wish meets Groundhog Day in this hilarious Christmas rom com readers are calling festive', feel good' and so funny'! ??Absolutely joyous everything you want in a Christmas book and more! Five sparkly festive stars'Reader review ??????????Zoey Beake is having a bad December. She might be an elf in the local toy shop's Christmas department, but it's hard to stay festive when you've just been dumped, you've had an extremely unfortunate haircut, and your boss volunteers you to walk on stilts in the toy shop's Christmas parade.But then something incredible happens. ?Zoey is sent back to the start of December, with the chance to live the whole month again. The catch? She has to match six true-love couples by Christmas Eve. Now it's not just her own love life she needs to fix Grab the mistletoe, the Christmas Cupid is ready to matchmake!Tropes?? Finding the magic of Christmas?? Matchmaking? Time travel?? True love?? Festive fun!Readers LOVE The Christmas Cupid!A lovely, feel good, festive read Well written and will leave you with all the festive feels'Reader review ??????????There is Christmas all around in this book. And I loved it, so festive, and fun, and has a wonderful cast of characters to get to know'Reader review ??????????It''s laugh-out-loud funny to the point where you shouldn''t read it late at night in case you wake the household up by laughing too loud (Oops!) Absolutely joyous everything you want in a Christmas book and more! Five sparkly festive stars'Reader review ??????????Once I started this book, I honestly couldn''t put it down. I loved watching the characters fall in love, friendships blossom, the aspect of Christmas alongside this. It was just a beautiful read'Reader review ??????????This needs to be a movie! I absolutely loved this book. It fits right in with my cheesy Christmas romcoms I''m always watching this time of year. The storyline is great, and I love the characters. And nothing beats a good ending!'Reader review ??????????Trade Review ‘Laugh-out-loud funny… Everything you want in a Christmas book and more!’ Jaimie Admans ‘A warm, cozy story that will have you curling up and reading the entire book in one sitting! I really enjoyed this book!’ NetGalley reviewer, ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘Wow, really enjoyable read. Totally recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘A really cute lighthearted holiday romance.’ NetGalley reviewer, ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘I loved it, so festive, and fun.’ NetGalley reviewer, ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

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Book SynopsisA summer that changed everything. A second chance to put things right.~~~Heart-warming, funny, and completely brilliant!' Jaimie AdmansFour years ago, Elodie Parker left the village of Little Heaton where she'd lived for her entire life. She hasn't been back since.Now, with her little sister's wedding looming, she's going home again. It should be a time for celebration, but there are things Elodie left behind she's not ready to face. Not least the love of her life, Tomasz. The man who, if Elodie is really honest, she still loves.But something magical happens on the flight. As turbulence hits, Elodie is thrown back into the past. It's eight years ago, the day she met Tomasz for the very first time. Before everything went wrong and Elodie ran away forever.Can Elodie find a way to change the past and get the happy ever after she longs for?Readers LOVE Our Last Summer!I loved this and I could read it over and over! It was absolutely perfect! 5 stars!!' NetGalley reviewer ?????I lovedOur LTrade Review‘Wow! What a (plane) ride of a book!… Heart-warming, funny, and completely brilliant! 5 HUGE stars!’ Jaimie Admans

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Book SynopsisDon't miss this gripping thriller from the author of The Weekend Alone with a twist that will take your breath away!An excellent thriller and a writer to look out for' Lesley Sanderson, author of I Know You LiedIt''s been such a long time since I couldn''t put a book down, and this one literally had me up all night! It was utterly compelling and every page was loaded with suspense' Kathryn Croft, author of The Lying Wife_____A mother in mourningTwo years ago, Sarah's husband was jailed for her murder; her body was never found. Now, her grieving mother, Claire, spends her sleepless nights running a helpline for vulnerable women.A woman with a secretClaire takes many calls, but one caller isn't like the rest. She isn't calling for help she's calling because she claims to know what happened to Sarah.A killer on the looseBut when Claire hears the terrifying news that her daughter's killer has escaped from prison, she realises her nightmare is far from over and her family are in danger yTrade ReviewReaders LOVE My Daughter’s Killer! ‘I loved every single word… pure genius.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Oh wow! This is such a good read… I was hooked from page one and it never let up.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ohh what a thrilling read… Talk about being blown away!… I can not recommend this enough’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have not read anything quite like this before. It’s an excellent addictive and gripping psychological thriller… Highly recommended’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not put this down!… I was literally gasping out loud towards the end… Honestly this book is just BRILLIANT’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastically written, this is an ’up all night’ thriller’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A totally mind-blowing read. So many twists and turns!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisBookBub Best Romances of the Second Half of 2022!BookPage Most Anticipated Fall 2022 Romance!I LOVED this [A] beautiful, heart warming story' ?????Once haunted . . .Gemma Daniels has never been quite the down to earth woman her adoptive parents raised her to be. She even has a unique gift: she can see ghostsand she likes helping them settle their unfinished business. But the hotter-than-hot stranger she impulsively kisses on a bet is not only a phantom, he''s determined to help her. And the only way Gemma can explain his presence is to pretend they're a real-life couple.Twice shy . . .Levi Walker livedand diedto save his sister. Now he's got a second chance at life if he assists Gemma in reuniting with her own long-lost sibling . . . and then never sees Gemma again. But as he starts to enjoy her irrepressible personality, he's finding it hard to abide by any rules at all . . .Readers are LOVING Therese Beharrie's books:My first book by the author and it won''t be the lastThe writing waTrade Review"Beharrie weaves her best magic when she unpacks the ways the protagonists’ minds and hearts work… A sweet reminder of the connections between love and magic." – Kirkus Reviews "This richly emotional romcom is electric enough to kickstart even the most cynical heart. Achingly real, unexpectedly whimsical, and wholly original." – Talia Hibbert, New York Times Bestselling Author on AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER

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Book SynopsisA super cute, heart-warming, second-chance holiday romance.' NetGalley reviewer, ??????????Falling in love can sometimes go off-pisteThere's never a good time to bump into your ex so Maya Bashir is shocked when she comes face to face with her old flame Sam Holland, who is wearing nothing but a tiny apron, working as a naked butler at her friend's Christmas party.Having driven home for the holidays after losing her boyfriend, flat and job and dreading her father's inevitable disappointment that she still doesn't have a fifty-year plan perhaps Sam is exactly the distraction Maya needs.But as sparks begin to fly, Maya doesn't know if she can let Sam back into her heart so easily With Christmas day fast approaching, will Maya find love or disaster under the tree?For fans of Sophie Cousens and Mhairi McFarlane comes a hilarious Christmas romance that will warm your heart this winter! If you love:?? Enemies to lovers?? Second-chance romance?? An adorable meet-cute?? City girl/small hometoTrade Review‘A truly gorgeous Christmassy nearly lovers-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that will remind you just what happiness is.’ Lucy Keeling ‘A lovely heartwarming romance you can read curled up on the sofa in your big winter socks…’ Nancy Peach 'Full of chemistry and witty banter, Allison's Scottish ski story is lots of fun.' Leonie Mack ‘The Ex-Mas Holidays is the perfect winter read — warm and cosy and packed with feels and festive fun.’ Katherine Dyson ‘Do yourself a favour and snuggle up with this book as the weather turns chilly; this charming debut will keep you warm!’ Denise Williams ‘The Ex-Mas Holidays has all the Christmas trimmings: snowy ski slopes, sparkling lights, and family drama, not to mention all the hot cocoa you can drink! After this charming and cheeky debut, I can’t wait to see what Zoe Allison writes next!’ Amy E. Reichert

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Book SynopsisDon''t miss the next uplifting friends-to-lovers romcom from the author of The Ex-Mas Holidays!***''Delightful a heartwarming escape'' ?????''Will have even the biggest cynic rooting for these two'' ?????''I devoured every page'' ???????It''s not supposed to be her love story??***Planning a wedding with the man you're secretly in love with what could go wrong?Liv Holland has a secret: she's been crushing on Arran Adebayo, her brother's best friend, for years. They're just friends' but she can't help the butterflies in her stomach whenever she's around him.When they're asked to help plan festivities for Liv''s brother''s wedding, Liv and Arran can no longer deny the sparks between them. But with both having their own chequered romantic history, risking everything for love could mean losing each other foreverAs the wedding bells ring, will Liv and Arran finally find their own happy ever after?Readers LOVE Zoe Allison:Well wasn't this the cutest! Will be looking out for future work from

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Book SynopsisA propulsive novel about music, coming of age and the cost of fame, for fans of Megan Abbott and Daisy Jones and the Six.''The secrets simmer in this atmospheric, powerful novel'' KATIE BISHOP''You won''t be able to put it down'' RUFI THORPETHIS IS MY STORY. NOT MY DEAD BEST FRIEND''S STORY.Dylan Read, the legendary country pop star, has spent fifteen years learning to craft the perfect good-girl image. But Dylan is privately haunted by the loss of her best friend Kelsey, who went missing the year before Dylan's meteoric rise to fame.When Kelsey's body is found at the bottom of a New England lake, Dylan is drawn back to her hometown where she must revisit their ill-fated teenage friendship and reckon with secrets that have stayed hidden for decadesA beautifully written, nuanced thriller, and an unflinching look at a celebrity culture and a loneliness of superstardom' RED MAGAZINE

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Book Synopsis?A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy?MILLY JOHNSON?Has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts ? a fantastic read?SUE MOORCROFTThe brand-new summery rom com from Bella Osborne, full of laughter, love and life?s twists and turns!Trade Review Praise for An Invitation to Seashell Bay: ‘A lovely, sunshiney story, bursting with wit and joy.’ Milly Johnson ‘An Invitation to Seashell Bay has the Bella Osborne hallmark combination of wit, wonderful characters and meaningful conflicts that never fails to provide a fantastic read.’ Sue Moorcroft ‘Sparkling and laugh out loud – Bella's books are like a glass of the finest bubbly.’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Bella’s done it again, another gorgeous page turner of a story. From the opening chapter I was completely hooked by this fresh, funny tale full of Bella’s trademark wit and warmth.’Jules Wake ‘An Invitation to Seashell Bay is the summer invite you need to accept. It’s a funny, warm and gloriously uplifting romance with loveable characters and, like all Bella’s books, is the perfect blend of hilarious and heartwarming.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Pure joyous escapism bursting with sunshine! An absolute delight to read!’ Christie Barlow ‘A gorgeous, feel-good summer read that will bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart along with a heroine that you want to be best friends with. Absolutely adored my trip to Seashell Bay.’ Kim Nash ‘A perfect ray of sunshine. Packed full of love and laughter, this fun and funny read is Bella Osborne at her best. Once you visit Seashell Bay, you’ll want to stay forever.’ Sarah Bennett ‘I absolutely adore Bella Osborne books and An Invitation to Seashell Bay is no exception. Sparkling with warmth and wit, Bella’s books are guaranteed to put a smile on my face. An Invitation to Seashell Bay is the perfect escapist summer read.’ Cathy Lake ‘I loved this book! Funny, charming, with a wonderful heroine. We should all have a little Nancy in our lives.’ Susan Mallery ‘A contemporary romance novel perfect to pack in your suitcase’ My Weekly Praise for Bella ‘A page-turning summer sensation!’ Nicola May

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Book SynopsisThis disturbingly-brilliant thriller is chock full of lies secrets, cheating husbands and nosey housewives' MetroIn a world where appearances are everything you can't trust anythingIn a pristine suburb outside of London everything and everyone is perfect on the surface. But then one of their own an innocent teenage girl goes missing, and DCI Sue Fisher and her team start to investigate the secrets and lies of an interconnected web of bored housewives, cheating husbands, and disaffected teens.Now, as the veneer of perfection starts to chip away, dark secrets rise to fell the mighty and a community is brought to its kneesPraise for The Nail Salon:An explosive thriller not for the faint-hearted'' Woman''s OwnSecrets and lies on every page. Utterly absorbing'' BestA brilliant thriller' BellaWe couldn't put this down' That's Life! Crime SceneCreepy, shocking, addictive' Tammy CohenReaders can't get enough of this dark and disturbing thriller:I have never read a thriller like this. Buy o

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Book SynopsisMade me laugh out loud and feel alive' AMY SCHUMERSharp-witted dialogue, charming, smart characters, and tons of heart, Best Men is such a funny, clever, fresh take on a modern romance' MOLLY SHANNONFirst comes lust.An hour after meeting a hot stranger at a bar, Max is with him on the rooftop of his Manhattan apartment, making out.Then comes hate.Just five minutes later, Max is bolting back down twelve flights of stairs, hoping never to see him again.Then comes your best friend's wedding.So the last person Max wants to turn up at his best friend's wedding where he is official Gay of Honour to the bride is that very same hot stranger. Or for him to be a Best Man too for the groom.Now the co-Best Men are in a fight to the death over who will be the actual best. But although Max wants to keep his friend close, he discovers he wants to keep his enemy even closerJoyous, funny and very sweet, this is one to savour' STYLISTBest Men takes the reins of the rom com and reinvents the genre in Trade Review‘Made me laugh out loud and feel alive’ AMY SCHUMER ‘Brilliantly hilarious, with sharp-witted dialogue, charming, smart characters and tons of heart. A funny, clever, fresh take on modern romance. From start to finish, you won't stop laughing! I just loved it!!!!’ MOLLY SHANNON 'Bursting with laughs and so much love . . . Best Men is a big-hearted, feel-good summer escape' ANDERSON COOPER 'Karger’s debut is inventive, hilarious, and satisfying; it’s also a keenly-observed portrayal of love and friendship. This is a hilarious, heartfelt, charmer of a book' GRANT GINDER 'All at once funny, tender, and wise. A sexy, swoony, summer love story to get lost in' ASHLEY HERRING BLAKE 'Laugh-out-loud funny, and Max is the epitome of millennial dry humor' KIRKUS 'A fun and flirty rom-com that is the perfect addition to beach bags and suitcases' BOOKLIST 'The narrative voice is terrifically modern, punchy and enjoyable' ALL ABOUT ROMANCE

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Book Synopsis''Sid Karger has done it again, with this beautifully-written and timely story that resonates in a universal way. The Bump is a smart, deeply funny and heartwarming novel that perfectly captures modern parenthood, family and love. What a joy to read'' ANDERSON COOPERWyatt and Biz are freaking out.Their surrogate is ready to pop and their life as care-free New Yorkers is nearly over.So as a last hurrah, and to get their relationship back on track before the baby arrives, the soon-to-be-daddies embark on a road trip across America to pick up their bundle of joy.But when several unexpected detours cause long-buried secrets to spill, old wounds are reopened and the couple are forced to reexamine the meaning of family.After all, what's a road trip without a few bumps along the way?''Tender and humorous Fans of Best Men will welcome this follow-up'' STEVEN ROWLEYKarger makes it easy to empathize with his heroes, bringing impressive emotional depth to their relationship. The twisty road trip

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Book SynopsisTrippy, incisive, riotously funny' ALEXANDRA KLEEMAN[An] insightfully nightmarish parable '' HALLE BUTLER''A stunner' NANA KWAME ADJEI-BRENYAHLuminous as if George Saunders infiltrated the Severance writers' room' WASHINGTON POSTA work place novel. A love story. A dream you can't wake fromJonathan Abernathy is a loser. Unemployed and behind on his student loan repayments, the only thing Abernathy has in abundance is debt.When a secretive government loan forgiveness programme offers him a job he can literally do in his sleep, Abernathy thinks he's found his big break. Hired as a dream auditor, he finds himself entering the dreams of white-collar workers to flag their anxieties for removal at night so they''ll be more productive in the day. If Abernathy can at least appear competent, might he have a chance at a new life?As Abernathy tries to find his footing in this new gig, reality and morality begin to warp around him. Soon, the lines between life and work, right and wrong, and even sTrade Review‘McGhee brilliantly articulates the neuroses of a young person trying to survive in a system rigged against him … A magical-realist office drama infused with millennial anomie, and McGhee’s canny, often bittersweetly hilarious prose reads as if George Saunders infiltrated the Severance writers’ room’ Washington Post ' Imagine the movie Inception, but populated by the middle-management workers in David Graeber’s book Bullshit Jobs ' New York Times ‘Fearlessly inventive and exquisitely poised … trippy, incisive, and, most importantly, riotously funny’ Alexandra Kleeman, author of You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine ‘An original mind brimming over with invention and comic ferocity’ Ben Marcus, author of The Flame Alphabet 'An excitingly original writer, inventing much needed and killingly funny satires for contemporary work and dreams of success' Holly Pester, author of The Lodgers ‘Precision, humour, heart … a stunner’ Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of Chain-Gang All-Stars ‘[An] insightfully nightmarish parable of the pervasive ravages of debt’ Halle Butler, author of The New Me ‘An exuberant, poignant, freewheeling debut’ Jeff VanderMeer, author of Annihilation ‘Funny, freaky, intellectually bold and always from the heart’ Sam Lipsyte, author of The Ask ‘A revelation … There's nothing like it, awake or asleep’ Hilary Leichter, author of Temporary ‘The rare novel that truly feels like it could've only been written by a single brilliant mind’ Jean Kyoung Frazier author of Pizza Girl ‘A marvellous chronicler of the fantastic, the perverse, and the sublime’ Kelly Link, author of White Cat, Black Dog ‘Debt can take on a life of it’s own, but when it’s really good – like Jonathan Abernathy – so can art’ Electric Lit

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Merrywell. Population: small. Secrets: aplenty.Murder in Merrywell is an entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.' Clare ChaseEx-journalist Violet Brewster is keen to make a good first impression in her new community, having just moved to the small village of Merrywell. When Violet hears about the mystery of Helen Slingsby, who disappeared from the village forty years earlier, she decides to help uncover what happened. But despite Violet's best efforts, she can find no trace of the missing woman.As Violet talks to the other residents, it becomes apparent that something sinister is lurking beneath the village's idyllic exterior.When a villager is found dead in their home, Violet becomes convinced that the murder is connected to Helen. Did Helen ever really leave Merrywell? Who in the village is hiding something? And can Violet finally solve this forty-year-old mystery before someone else gets hurt?An utterly gripping and page-turning English c

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Somerset Maugham AwardWaterstones best book of the year 2023''A remarkable feat of storytelling'' Rosie HewlettThis should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventureseveryone's favourite hero, right??Wrong.This is the story of everyone else:Alcmene: Herc's mother (She has knives everywhere)Hylas: Herc's first friend (They were more than friends)Megara: Herc's wife (She'll tell you about their marriage)Eurystheus: Oversaw Herc's labours (He never asked for the job)His friends, his enemies, his wives, his children, his lovers, his rivals, his gods, his victims.It's time to hear their stories.Herc gives voice to the silenced characters, in this feminist, queer (and sometimes shocking) retelling of classic Hercules myth.Perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and Joanne M. Harris''It. Is. Fantastic'' NetGalley reviewer ?????''An absolute delight'' NetGalley reviewer ?????

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Book SynopsisMissed out on Glastonbury this year? Solstice Festival promises to be a KILLER weekend''Simmering with tensions and twists. A summer must-read!'' B E Jones''Vivid writing, a twisty plot, and an undertone of dark humour'' Sarah ClarkeLibby can't believe her luck when she wins two tickets to the biggest event of the summer: Solstice, a music festival celebrating the longest day of the year.Wanting to escape their problems for a few days, Libby, and her best friend Dawn head deep into the Welsh countryside for a weekend of sun, fun and festivities. But what promised to be an exciting trip quickly turns into Libby's worst nightmare.The scorching heat intensifies, the music becomes wilder, the people more unpredictable. When Dawn goes missing, Libby worries that something sinister has happened to her friend. And as Libby learns more about the festival's dark origins, she begins to fear that something might happen to her tooDon''t miss this heart-stopping and gripping thriller from Louise Mu

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Book SynopsisThe must-read new novel full of warmth, humour and gorgeous romance! Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell and Beth Moran.***??''A sparkling romance full of wit and warmth'' Phillipa Ashley??***Could romance be waiting in the wings??Lucie Hart is a fledgling actress, her confidence having been shattered by her manipulative ex. Making ends meet by performing Shakespearean monologues full of romance she doesn?t believe in, she can see her dreams getting further out of reach.Theo Larkin has already taken Hollywood by storm and his next conquests are Shakespeare?s greatest works ? and his incensed leading lady.Always short of money, Lucie can?t afford to waste the opportunity to bring crowds to her shows. And when a well-publicised bust-up leaves Theo?s reputation hanging by a thread, he is desperate to prove his worth by taking on the most challenging performance of his life.As they put aside their differences to save their careers, can our star-crossed lovers take their relationship to the next stage, and find themselves along the way?*****Readers have fallen in love with Lucie and Theo!''Funny, romantic, uplifting ? in other words, trademark Miranda Dickinson!'' Debbie Johnson''The chemistry between Lucie and Theo was on fire'' ?????''A sparkling summer romance'' Kate Eberlen''Chemistry, drama, romance, this novel has them all'' ?????''I loved the twists and drama ? entertaining and heartwarming romance'' ?????

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