Contemporary Fiction Books

Book Synopsis''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express The streets of London are the perfect place to discover your dreams . . . ''A total joy'' Sophie Kinsella ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle ___________________________________They may be twin sisters, but Lizzie and Penny Berry are complete opposites - Penny is blonde, thin and outrageous; Lizzie is quiet, thoughtful and, well, definitely not thin. But they both share a desperate desire to DO something with their lives. When, out of the blue, they learn they have a grandmother living in Chelsea, who asks them to flat-sit her King''s Trade ReviewColgan always pulls it off . . . West End Girls is very funny, very sweet and very entertaining * Image Magazine *Sheer indulgence from start to finish * Sophie Kinsella *A Colgan novel is like listening to your best pal, souped up on vino, spilling the latest gossip - entertaining, dramatic and frequently hilarious * Daily Record *West End Girls is the perfect summer sunbather, easy to read, packed with gags and truths * Irish News *Sweeter than a bag of jelly beans . . . had us eating up every page * Cosmopolitan *A Jenny Colgan novel is as essential for a week in the sun as Alka Seltzer, aftersun and far too many pairs of sandals * Heat *One for those lazy afternoons at the beach * Take a Break *

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Book Synopsis''A sheer delight from start to finish'' Sophie Kinsella How does an It Girl survive when she loses everything . . .? PRAISE FOR JENNY COLGAN ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell ___________________________________Sophie Chesterton is a girl about town - she knows all the right people, goes to all the right parties, and wears all the right clothes. But deep down she suspects that her superficial friends and lifestyle don''t amount to very much. Her father is desperate for her to make her own way in the world, and when after one shocking evening her life is turned upside down, she suddenly has no choice.Scraping a living as a ''glamour'' photographer''s assistant, living in a hovel on the Old KeTrade ReviewSheer indulgence from start to finish * Sophie Kinsella *A Jenny Colgan novel is as essential for a week in the sun as Alka Seltzer, aftersun and far too many pairs of sandals * Heat *A naturally funny, warm-hearted writer who creates characters to love and care about long after you've finished reading * Lisa Jewell *The perfect summer sunbather, easy to read, packed with gags and truths * Irish News *Sweeter than a bag of jelly beans . . . had us eating up every page * Cosmopolitan *Fast-paced, funny, poignant and well observed * Daily Mail *One for those lazy afternoons at the beach * Take a Break *A delicious comedy * Red *

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Book Synopsis''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express A feisty, flirty, feel-good tale of one woman''s quest to cure her disastrous love life. ''A total joy'' Sophie Kinsella ''An evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike Gayle ___________________________________Now, you would obviously never, ever look up your exes on Facebook. Nooo. And even if you did, you most certainly wouldn''t run off trying to track them down, risking your job, family and happiness in the process. Posy Fairweather, on the other hand . . . Posy is delighted when Matt proposes - on top of a mountain, in a gale, in full-on romantic mode. But a few days laTrade ReviewA Jenny Colgan novel is as essential for a week in the sun as Alka Seltzer, aftersun and far too many pairs of sandals * Heat *The perfect novel for anyone who's ever been tempted to track down their exes. Funny and entertaining, it's one for those lazy afternoons at the beach * Take a Break *Classic Colgan - a hugely entertaining storyline peppered with cracking one-liners. Get the margaritas lined up because you won't be moving * Daily Record *Sheer indulgence from start to finish * Sophie Kinsella *Sweeter than a bag of jelly beans . . . had us eating up every page * Cosmopolitan *Fast-paced, funny, poignant and well observed * Daily Mail *A delicious comedy * Red *

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Book SynopsisThe riotously funny novel from the Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestseller''She''s had men popping in and out of there all day. They''re more regular than our cuckoo clock.''When Rose escapes from London and her handsome and charming ex-lover, she has no idea her occupation as an aromatherapist will cause such a scandal in her new country village. All she wants is a bit of peace and quiet, but her new neighbours soon ensure that her life is more chaotic than ever before. But that may be because Rose is falling in love . . .Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:''A gorgeous novel that will delight''KATIE FFORDE''Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic''MILLY JOHNSON''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope''CATHY BRAMLEY''An irresistibly warm-hearted story''TRISHA ASHLEY''Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmTrade ReviewA feel-good tale . . . thoroughly escapist * Marie Claire *This novel has all the warmth and wit we expect from Carole Matthews. Perfect * Bella *It makes you laugh one minute and cry the next * Prima *A heart-warming tale * Daily Express *

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Book SynopsisA gloriously feel-good story from the Sunday Times bestsellerWould you choose your best friend over your one true love?When Emily''s boyfriend posts compromising photos of her on the internet, her life goes into sharp decline. Emily is about to lose everything - including the man she thought she loved.Her best friend, Cara, is determined to mend Emily''s broken heart and she believes that a little magic is all that''s required. But will Cara cast the right spell to get Emily out of her current position? Or will it go horribly wrong when they both fall in love with the same man?Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:''A gorgeous novel that will delight''KATIE FFORDE''Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic''MILLY JOHNSON''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope''CATHY BRAMLEY''An irresistibly warm-hTrade ReviewThis novel has all the warmth and wit we expect from Carole Matthews. Perfect * Bella *A delicious treat * Heat *A heart-warming tale * Daily Express *Lots of fun * Closer *

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Book SynopsisFalling in love can be a bumpy ride . . . A tender and touching novel from the Sunday Times bestselling and readers' favourite Carole MatthewsTrade ReviewKick off your shoes, sink back and enjoy an utterly delicious read * Elizabeth Buchan, author of Daughters *Matthews is one of the few writers who can rival Marian Keyes's gift for telling heart-warming tales with buckets of charm and laughs * Daily Record *It makes you laugh one minute and cry the next * Prima *They get better every time * Observer *

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Book SynopsisA story about running away and finding more than just adventure, from the Sunday Times bestsellerWhen Jake tells Lyssa it''s not working, she knows he''s not talking about the toaster. Her immediate reaction is to sob into her pillow and wait for Jake to come to his senses. But slowly Lyssa begins to understand that''s not an option. In a bid to escape, she embarks on a trekking holiday in Nepal. Lyssa needs to get away - it never occurred to her that she might fall in love . . .When it''s time to go home - back to reality and a very sheepish Jake - Lyssa is faced with the hardest choice of her life.Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:''A gorgeous novel that will delight''KATIE FFORDE''Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic''MILLY JOHNSON''A life-affirming story full of joy and hope''CATHY BRAMLEY''An irresistibly warm-hearted story''TRITrade ReviewLoaded with laughter, tears and hope * Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife *Witty, funny and incredibly touching * Heat *Matthews is one of the few writers who can rival Marian Keyes's gift for telling heart-warming tales with buckets of charm and laughs * Daily Record *It makes you laugh one minute and cry the next * Prima *

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe dark secret Kayden has kept hidden for years is finally out. Worse, he''s facing charges for battery. The only way to clear his name is for Callie to speak up - something he''ll never ask her to do. Instead, he''ll do whatever he must to protect her, even if it means letting go of the only girl he''s ever loved.Callie knows Kayden is going back to his dark place and desperately wants to save him. But that means admitting her own painful secrets aloud. The thought of breaking her silence terrifies her - but not as much as the thought of losing Kayden forever. Can she convince him they can make a fresh start together - or is she already too late?Lose yourself in the New York Times bestselling sensation that is enchanting readers everywhere - discover an addictive story filled with unforgettable characters, intense passion and heart-stopping romance.

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Book SynopsisWhen Barry Fairbrother dies in his early forties, the town of Pagford is left in shock. Pagford is, seemingly, an English idyll, with a cobbled market square and an ancient abbey, but what lies behind the pretty facade is a town at war.Rich at war with poor, teenagers at war with their parents, wives at war with their husbands, teachers at war with their pupils... Pagford is not what it first seems.And the empty seat left by Barry on the parish council soon becomes the catalyst for the biggest war the town has yet seen. Who will triumph in an election fraught with passion, duplicity and unexpected revelations?A big novel about a small town, The Casual Vacancy is J.K. Rowling''s first novel for adults. It is the work of a storyteller like no other.Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful novel. JK Rowling's skills as a storyteller are on a par with RL Stevenson, Conan Doyle and PD James. Here, they are combined with her ability to create memorable and moving characters to produce a state-of-England novel driven by tenderness and fury * Melvyn Bragg, The Observer *A needle-sharp and darkly comic expose of today's class-ridden society . . . A highly readable morality tale for our times * Emma Lee-Potter, Daily Express *The Casual Vacancy is a stunning, brilliant, outrageously gripping and entertaining evocation of British society today. [J.K. Rowling] has done a rather brave thing and pulled it off magnificently * Henry Sutton, The Mirror *One marvels at the skill with which Rowling weaves such vivid characters in and out of each other's lives * Christopher Brookmyre, The Daily Telegraph *Heartbreaking - turning the page seems unbearable, but not as much as putting down the book would be * Deepti Hajela, Associated Press *An exquisite and occasionally moving black comedy . . . The acid test - I suspect it would do well even if its author's name weren't J.K. Rowling * David Robinson, Scotsman *A big, ambitious, brilliant, profane, funny, deeply upsetting and magnificently eloquent novel of contemporary England . . . This is a deeply moving book by somebody who understands both human beings and novels very, very deeply * Lev Grossman, Time Magazine *Insightful, meaningful, daring and resolutely challenging to tabloid assumptions regarding the moral worth of individuals * Scotland on Sunday *The action bowls along compellingly, most of the characters are vividly drawn and there are some sharp - often very sharp - observations about their social pretensions . . . a bold and distinctive effort * The Sunday Telegraph *This is a novel of insight and skill, deftly drawn and, at the end, cleverly pulled together. It plays to her strengths as a storyteller * The Economist *The Casual Vacancy is a brilliant novel, entertaining, intelligent, moving, passionate and hard-hitting; touching on familiar subjects but approaching them with great originality and skill. Moreover, it's unputdownable . . . The novel is a triumph * Irish Times *Rowling is a great storyteller with a clear eye and a warm heart, and The Casual Vacancy is a moving and immensely pleasurable novel * Sunday Business Post Ireland *Wrestles honourably and intelligently with big moral and political questions . . . a study of provincial life, with a large cast and multiple, interlocking plots, drawing inspiration from such writers as Trollope, Gaskell and, perhaps most of all, George Elliot . . . [the plot] is big, engrossing, and runs like clockwork * Guardian *Rowling weaves a web of connections that resonate long after the book ends * Daily Express *This is a book with a social conscience . . . Much lurks behind Pagford's idyllic facade * The Times *Rowling once again shows her skill at laying bare the best and (more often) worst of human nature * Star Magazine *A perfect holiday read * Best Magazine *JK's first grown-up novel is an eminently-readable tale of small minds in small-town England * Bella *

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Book Synopsis''Funny, page-turning and addictive . . . just like Malory Towers for grown-ups''Sophie KinsellaClass is the first novel in Jenny Colgan''s beloved Maggie Adair series.**************Maggie went to the window and opened it wide, inhaling the lovely, ozoney air off the sea. Why had she never lived by the sea before? Why had she always looked out on housing estates and not the little white hulls of trawlers bobbing off in the distance?It''s gloriously sunny in Cornwall as the school year starts at the little boarding school by the sea. Maggie, the newest teacher at Downey House, is determined to make her mark - but will it be at the expense of her relationship with safe, dependable Stan? Simone has won a scholarship and wants to make her parents proud. Forced to share a room with the glossy, pretty, clever girls of Downey House, shTrade ReviewI have been waiting twenty-five years for someone to write a bloody brilliant boarding school book, stuffed full of unforgettable characters, thrilling adventures and angst and here it is. - Lisa JewellA wonderful first novel that had me in tears and fits of laughter. Definitely an A*! - Chris ManbyI love this book! It's funny, page-turning and addictive... just like Malory Towers for grown-ups - Sophie KinsellaAimed at fans of Malory Towers, this is a trashy, funny revisitation of the "best" years of your life: school - *** Red

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling love story behind the massive Hollywood film starring James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan.They were teenage sweethearts from opposite sides of the tracks - with a passion that would change their lives for ever. But life would force them apart. Years later, the lines they had drawn between past and present are about to slip . . . Called back to their hometown for the funeral of the mentor who once gave them shelter when they needed it most, they are faced with each other once again, and forced to confront the paths they chose. Can true love ever rewrite the past?This is the new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Lucky One and The Last Song. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world''s most beloved authors.Trade ReviewA moving romantic story * Closer *When you pick up a book by the author of teary heartbreakers such as The Notebook and The Last Song, you know you're in for an A-grade romantic read * Cosmopolitan *Pulls at the heartstrings * Sunday Times *When it comes to tales about love, Nicholas Sparks is one of the undisputed kings * Heat *A master of the genre * She Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Nobody does get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday Express ___________________________________In a little Cornish town by the sea, a warm summer breeze brings stirrings of change. . . ''A total joy'' Sophie Kinsella ''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes ''Irresistible'' Jill Mansell ''Just lovely'' Katie Fforde ''Naturally funny, warm-hearted'' Lisa Jewell ''A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book'' Mike GayleVoted Best Feel Good Read by Women & Home Readers!Summer has arrived in the Cornish town of Mount Polbearne and Polly Waterford couldn''t be happier. Because Polly is in love: she''s in love with the beautiful seaside town she calls home, she''s in love with running the bakery on Beach Street, and she''s in love with her boyfriend, Huckle. And yet there''s something unsettling about the gentle summer breeTrade ReviewThis sunny read will make you feel drenched in vitamin D until the real thing comes along... There are lots of books about women moving to the country and starting again, but Colgan's fishing village feels real, the characters are funny and the dilemmas genuine. * Cosmopolitan *This sunny read will make you feel drenched in vitamin D until the real thing comes along... There are lots of books about women moving to the country and starting again, but Colgan's fishing village feels real, the characters are funny and the dilemmas genuine. * Cosmopolitan *This delightful novel will make you feel warm inside - it makes a fab Mother's Day gift **** * Closer *Cheery and heart-warming escapism * Sunday Mirror *We love Jenny Colgan's books, but Little Beach Street Bakery is definitely one of our favourites, utterly charming, atmospheric and brilliantly written it will captivate you and keep you totally absorbed until the very end. We loved it! HIghly recommended! * Hot Brands, Cool Places *The follow-up to Little Beach Street Bakery sees graphic designer-turned-artisan baker Polly dealing with a series of major setbacks. Her tenancy is under threat and financial problems mean she faces life without her boyfriend. The plot isn't the most realistic, but Colgan brings a dramatic edge to the genre. * Daily Express *This book should come with a warning label: it may well inspire you to chuck it all in and start a bakery in a remote location. If you are anything like us, you will devour the descriptions of beautiful Cornwall... Like any good bread, this will fill you up and make you smile. -- Maureen Stapleton * Heat *Colgan's combination of escapism and humour creates a relaxing read * Sunday Mirror *

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Book Synopsis Discover the twisty, gripping Richard & Judy Book Club pick and Sunday Times Number One bestseller. And don''t miss Clare''s brand-new thriller: A Game of Lies is out now. You do the same thing every day. You know exactly where you''re going. You''re not alone . . .When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it''s there. There''s no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it''s just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that.Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . .Praise for I See You:''A breathless thriller . . . It''s a must-finish-at-all-costs job'' Daily MailTrade ReviewImpressive and original . . . distressingly close to possible reality * The Times *A highly accomplished novel . . . arresting . . . ingenious * Sunday Times *[Clare Mackintosh] hits the jackpot again with a breathless thriller based on a brilliant idea . . . This is an excellent race-against-time thriller with shoals of red herrings to tease and taunt readers all the way. It's a must-finish-at-all-costs job * Daily Mail *I See You stands out from the crowd with flawless plotting and an eye for detail which will send a satisfying chill through its readers. I loved it! * Renee Knight, number one bestselling author of Disclaimer *Wonderfully sinister. Had me looking over my shoulder every time I travelled on the tube * Fiona Barton, author of The Widow *Compelling and suffused with menace * Sunday Mirror *Heart-stoppingly excellent * C.L. Taylor, author of The Lie *Accomplished, Addictive and Thought-Provoking - you'll never feel the same about taking the tube again * B A Paris *I See You is both a compelling portrayal of modern family life and a superbly twisty thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page. An edge of the seat read * Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat *Anyone who's ever looked over their shoulder when they heard footsteps behind them, or quickened their pace in a deserted underpass, will shudder with recognition at Clare Mackintosh's deliciously creepy tale of urban paranoia * Ruth Ware, author of In a Dark, Dark Wood *I was gripped from the very first page. Creepy and compelling with a twist I didn't see coming. I loved it * Claire Douglas, author of The Sisters *As creepy as they come . . . We raced through this deeply unsettling thriller in two days . . . and looked over our shoulder the whole time * Heat *Another edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . a terrifyingly plausible plot and gasp-inducing ending * Good Housekeeping *A chilling and original story that should make everybody reconsider the predictability of their behaviour - kept me reading until dawn * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Rachel Abbott *With I See You, Clare Mackintosh has achieved something not every author can and produced a book superior to her phenomenal debut. I had chills the entire way through and I can't wait to read whatever she comes up with next * Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You *Clare Mackintosh has done it again. Feverishly tense, devilishly clever, I See You will creep up on you before giving you the fright of your * Number one Kindle bestselling author, Mark Edwards *Once all the pieces fell into place, I could hardly see the pages for jealously that I hadn't had the idea myself. Genius! I predict it will be as big a hit as I Let You Go * Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad *I See You had me enthralled from the first line to the very last - cleverly constructed, utterly believable and totally gripping. So unnerving, it made me wish I could stop reading for long enough to look over my shoulder * Janet Ellis, author of The Butcher's Hook *A brilliant idea brilliantly done. The best kind of thriller - compelling, mysterious, and close to home: it feels like it could really happen * Alex Lake, author of After Anna *This psychological thriller will have you sucked in from the moment you begin. A completely believable story that will leave you looking over your shoulder. . . * Best *Taps deep into our twenty-first century fears about surveillance and strangers in this tautly paced novel * Metro *Fantastically creepy * Fabulous *A brilliant second novel by one of Britain's most exciting newcomers * Jeffrey Archer *Clare Mackintosh knows how to ratchet up the tension, delivering a knock-out twist at the end * Irish Independent *Clare Mackintosh's I See You is chilling - but that's not the best part about it. It's mind-bending; it makes you reevaluate every step you take and you will see the world in a different light. And that is genius * Alexandra Burt, author of Little Girl Gone *Gripping from the opening pages, this is a psychological thriller you have to read * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe blossom is out in the little Cornish harbour town of St FelixBut Poppy Carmichael''s spirits aren''t lifted by the pretty West Country spring. Inheriting her grandmother''s flower shop has forced her to return to Cornwall, a place that holds too many memories. Poppy is determined to do her best for the sake of her adored grandmother, but she struggles with the responsibility of the more-shabby-than-chic shop. And with the added complication of Jake, the gruff but gorgeous local flower grower, Poppy is very tempted to run away... The pretty little town has a few surprises in store for Poppy. With new friends to help her and romance blooming, it''s time for Poppy to open her heart to St Felix and to the special magic of a little flower shop by the sea!Let Ali McNamara, author of the much-loved From Notting Hill with Love...Actually, bring some sparkling sunshine into your lifeTrade ReviewA sweet, clever tale Heat

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Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller Carole Matthews is at her outstanding best. A heart-warming and poignant novel of romance, family and second chances.Christie Chapman is a single mum who spends her days commuting to her secretarial job in London and looking after her teenage son, Finn. It''s not an easy life but Christie finds comfort in her love of crafting, and spends her spare time working on her beautiful creations. From intricately designed cards to personalised gifts, Christie''s flair for the handmade knows no bounds and it''s not long before opportunity comes knocking.Christie can see a future full of hope and possibility for her and Finn - and if the handsome Max is to be believed, one full of love too. It''s all there for the taking. And then, all of sudden, her world is turned upside down. Christie knows that something has to give, but can she really give up her dreams and the chance of real love? Will Christie find her happy ending in

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Book SynopsisMILLION LOVE SONGS is a Sunday Times bestselling sensation from the queen of laugh-out-loud, feel-good fiction. **********************Ruby Brown is ready for a change. She''s single for the first time in years and she''s going to dive into this brave new world with a smile on her face and a spring in her step. The last thing she''s looking for is a serious relationship. Mason represents everything Ruby wants right now: he''s charming, smooth and perfect for some no-strings-attached fun. Joe on the other hand is kind and attractive, but comes with the sort of baggage Ruby wants to avoid: an annoyingly attractive ex-wife and two teenage children. Ruby thinks she knows what she wants, but is it what she needs to be truly happy? It''s about to get emotional in Million Love Songs.''Sparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun'' Sunday Mirror''One of our favourite aTrade ReviewSparkling . . . light-hearted, laugh-packed fun * Sunday Mirror *A gorgeous novel that will delight * Katie Fforde on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *One of our favourite authors, Carole Matthews always delivers a delicious read, and Million Love Songs is another delightful read. Full of humour and emotional dilemmas, this latest book is perfect to curl up with on the sofa in this unpredictable weather. Highly Recommended! * Hot Brands Cool Places *Fabulously enjoyable . . . full of heart and fun * Milly Johnson *I laughed and cried and marvelled * Cathy Bramley on Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses *Witty, funny and incredibly touching . . . perfect for lifting the spirits * Heat *Heart-warming * Bella *

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Book Synopsis>THE SEQUEL TO THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING NOVEL''If you love The Kite Runner you''ll love The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul'' LOOK MAGAZINE Six women forever joined by a little cafe in KabulSUNNY, former proprietor of the Little Coffee Shop and new owner of the Screaming Peacock vineyard. Can she handle the challenges of life on her own?YAZMINA, the young mother who now runs the cafe, until a terrifying event strikes at the heart of her family and business...LAYLA and KAT, Afghan teenagers in America, struggling to make sense of their place in the world...ZARA, about to be forced into a marriage which will have devastating consequences...These women are about to learn what HALAJAN, Yazmina''s rebellious mother-in-law, has known all along: when the world as you know it disappears, you find a new way to live.Reuniting

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Book SynopsisTHE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ''Reminded me so much of Cecelia Ahern'' Ali McNamara''Utterly enchanting'' Jill Mansell''Our go-to for spellbinding stories with a magical edge'' HeatCarrie''s BRAND NEW novel - When the Curtain Falls - is coming July 2018! *******************************Your soul is too heavy to pass through this door, Leave the weight of the world in the world from beforeEvie Snow is eighty-two when she quietly passes away in her sleep, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. It''s the way most people wish to leave the world but when Evie reaches the door of her own private heaven, she finds that she''s become her twenty-seven-year-old self and the door won''t open.Evie''s soul must be light enough to pass through so she needs to get rid of whatever is mTrade ReviewOn the Other Side is an utterly enchanting read - just beautiful! Jill Mansell Young, fab and incredibly talented, I think I manage to keep my massive jealousy of Carrie Hope Fletcher just about under control :-) Jenny Colgan A spellbinding story of life, love and secrets, magic sparkles from every page. I loved Evie Snow - and you will too! Miranda Dickinson A magical treat Heat Romantic Daily Mail I absolutely loved On the Other Side ... An enchanting and magical love story that reminded me so much of Cecelia Ahern Ali McNamara, author of The Little Flower Shop by the Sea A heart-warming love story laced with magical realism - I loved it Samantha Shannon, author of The Bone Season A beautifully written love story, full of hope, heart and happy ever after Jo Thomas, author of The Olive Branch An uplifting read Press Association On the Other Side is a joyous and clever modern fable. Carrie's writing reflects her own character: each page sings with energy, imagination and hope Virginia Macgregor, author of What Milo Saw A gorgeous story with heart and depth and magic. It left me feeling full of happiness and love Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With a Kiss Strikingly creative, humorous and saturated with warmth thecoast.net.nz Heartbreakingly beautiful and bursting with hope. It's an unforgettable read - I loved it Caroline Wallace, author of The Finding of Martha Lost Oh @CarrieHFletcher I am LOVING your book. You are wise beyond your years and you're a beautiful writer Harriet Evans, author of A PLACE FOR US, on All I Know Now This is a best friend in book form Andrew Kaufman, author of ALL MY FRIENDS ARE SUPERHEROES, on All I Know Now

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Book SynopsisThe Top Three Sunday Times bestselling novel from Carrie Hope Fletcher, the author of On the Other Side. A story of love, food and a little bit of magic, All That She Can See is an enchanting and beautiful novel that''s guaranteed to be the most magical story you''ll read all year. Feelings are part of life - feelings are life. If you take away what people feel, you take away anything meaningful. Wanting to diminish the evil in this world is a good cause, one I have fought for the majority of my life, but not like this . . . Cherry has a hidden talent. She can see things other people can''t and she decided a long time ago to use this skill to help others. As far as the rest of the town is concerned she''s simply the kind-hearted young woman who runs the local bakery, but in private she uses her gift to add something special to her cakes so that after just one mouthful the townspeople start to feel better about their Trade ReviewOn the Other Side is an utterly enchanting read - just beautiful! Jill Mansell on ON THE OTHER SIDE A spellbinding story of life, love and secrets, magic sparkles from every page Miranda Dickinson on ON THE OTHER SIDE A magical treat Heat on ON THE OTHER SIDE Romantic Daily Mail on ON THE OTHER SIDE

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Book SynopsisWhy people love This Child of Ours... ''Excellent... An important and moving story''CLARE MACKINTOSH***** ''This book broke my heart and gently pieced it back together''CATHY BRAMLEY***** ''Thought-provoking, moving and incredibly insightful'' AMANDA BROOKEIf you''ve been watching and enjoying Butterfly on ITV then this book is perfect for you. ---------------------You know what''s best for your child. Don''t you? Riley Pieterson is an adventurous girl with lots of questions. There''s plenty she doesn''t know yet; what a human brain looks like. All the constellations in the night sky. Why others can''t see her the way she sees herself. When Riley confides in her parents - Sally and Theo - that she feels uncomfortable in her own skin, a chain of events begins that changes their Trade ReviewExcellent read, perfect for book clubs... An important and moving story. -- Clare MackintoshSadie Pearse has written a truly sensitive and involving novel about gender, identity and family that has important things to say, but does so with warmth and great storytelling. It feels like a book that all modern parents should read -- Keith StuartBoth thought provoking and emotional, it will have you in cheers as well as tears * The Sun *This book broke my heart and gently pieced it back together. It is original, sensitive and intensely moving and I was constantly questioning myself: what would I do. An incredibly accomplished novel. -- Cathy BramleyHeart-wrenching * Fabulous Magazine *An important story that will prompt discussion * Good Housekeeping *The kind of book that everyone will have an opinion on. Thought-provoking, moving and incredibly insightful. -- Amanda BrookeA thoughtful and sensitive account of parenting a transgender child and the emotional and practical challenges it raises. -- Cath StaincliffeAbsolutely brilliant -- Rachel BurtonThere is nothing more I can say than I absolutely loved this book. What a sensitive issue, dealt with beautifully. -- 5* Netgalley reviewThought-provoking, nerve-wracking and poignantly relevant -- 5* Netgalley reviewA fantastic read with a sensitive subject at its heart -- 5* Netgalley reviewReally really enjoyed this book about a subject I'd not really thought of before. -- 5* Netgalley review

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW novel''Loved this - a compassionate and very timely book about how we treat each other.''Eva Woods, BESTSELLING author of How to be Happy''Touching and poignant, I really enjoyed this and found it hard to put down.'' Cathy Hopkins, BESTSELLING author of The Kicking the Bucket List''Original, poignant and heart-warming'' Sadie Pearse, author of This Child of OursPerfect for fans of Julie Cohen, Harriet Evans and Rowan Coleman.********************************************Life is all about new beginningsEarly one summer morning Isabel and her eleven-year-old daughter River walk across Regent''s Park. They come across a rain-soaked man sitting alone on a bench and ask him if he''s okay. But he doesn''t know. In fact he doesn''t know the answeTrade ReviewLoved this - a compassionate and very timely book about how we treat each other. -- Eva Woods * author of How to be Happy *A fresh, moving and ultimately uplifiting story with a wonderfully drawn cast of characters who stayed with me long after I'd finished reading. -- Mike GayleAn original, poignant and heartwarming novel about urban connections and hidden histories. I loved the freshness of the writing and characterisation - eleven-year-old River, restless and vibrant, will really stay with me. -- Sadie PearseI defy you not to fall in love . . . a future classic -- Clare Mackintosh * on WHAT MILO SAW *Will delight you but break your heart several times over -- Sun * on BEFORE I WAS YOURS *I couldn't put this insightful, compelling novel down -- Woman & Home * on THE ASTONISHING RETURN OF NORAH WELLS *Might restore your faith in human nature -- Bella * on WHAT MILO SAW *Deeply satisfying -- Sarra Manning, Red * on THE ASTONISHING RETURN OF NORAH WELLS *This wonderful story will tear at your heart -- My Weekly * on BEFORE I WAS YOURS *Touching and poignant. Really enjoyed this and found it hard to put down. -- Cathy Hopkins

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Book Synopsis''Wonderfully romantic, full of mystery and magic. I fell in love with Ballykiltara!'' - Cathy BramleyYou''ll find a warm welcome in this magical story from Ali McNamara, bestselling author of Daisy''s Vintage Cornish Camper Van and From Notting Hill with Love, Actually-------------------------------------One summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there''s a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it.''The Welcome House'' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there''s always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor. While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that suTrade ReviewA funny and romantic tale with an added dollop of magic - just fab * Heat *A sweet romantic tale imbued with the magic of Ireland * Woman & Home *A sweet, clever tale * Heat *

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Book Synopsis''Very clever and great fun'' Kate Eberlen, author of Miss YouWouldn''t it be great, if everyone had a team of smart machines to handle all the messy emotional stuff...*The last text Daisy Parsloe received was from her smart fridge about some mouldy potato salad. She''s not doing well at work, her love life is haphazard at best and her elderly mother seems to be losing her mind. And now, apparently even the appliances are judging her life choices.What Daisy doesn''t know is that the appliances are also plotting. They''ve joined together, across the internet of things, to nudge Daisy in the right direction. But it isn''t long before their well-meaning interference starts to get noticed and the race is on to find Daisy''s Mr Right before the plugs are pulled.Daisy is about to find out that sometimes, help comes from the most unlikely places.*Praise for P. Z. Reizin and his novels:Trade ReviewBeneath the madcap plot and spiralling absurdity lies an impish AI rom-com that skewers the data economy and the corporate erosion of private space * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis''So immersive, atmospheric and compelling'' Marian Keyes''Kept me glued to the page'' Alex Marwood''Achingly poignant . . . An absolutely brilliant read'' Sunday Mirror_____________Beginnings, middles and ends; Peggy, Serena, Natasha and Bel. This is the room that binds them, this is how consequences work . . .In deepest Cornwall, the mansion Kittiwake has seen many pass through its doors since it was bought by American heiress Peggy Carmichael seventy years ago.Over the decades, the keys have been handed down through the family, and now it belongs to Bel''s adoptive brother, Lance. It''s where he''ll be celebrating his fiftieth birthday, and Bel is invited.But Bel barely feels like she''s holding it together as it is, and in going back to Kittiwake, she will be returning to the place where it all began - where, following the death of a child, a sequence of events was set in motion, Trade ReviewAs you'd expect from Eclair, there's plenty of humour, some very dark. But what might surprise is the achingly poignant sadness of some of the characters, who are incredibly well drawn. An absolutely brilliant read * Sunday Mirror *Inheritance, by one of our favourite comedians, Jenny Eclair . . . centres on an old Cornish mansion named Kittiwake . . . Intrigue, romance and mystery, all delivered with Jenny's trademark wit * My Weekly *She has firmly established herself as an author who delivers big emotional reads. Read it for the dramatic twists that will keep you riveted and for Eclair's tongue-in-cheek humour * Good Housekeeping *Oh my God, this book! I DEVOURED it! By comedian Jenny Eclair . . . It is SO immersive, atmospheric and compelling. I loved Jenny's last book Moving but this is in another league . . . I recommend it HIGHLY -- Marian KeyesI truly LOVED this book. Jenny Eclair said one of her favourite sub genres of literature is "posh people behaving badly" and this absolutely delivers. Smart, heart-breaking, moving and captivating with plenty of deliciously waspish social commentary -- Daisy BuchananJenny Eclair once again kept me glued to the page with Inheritance. Such a brilliant writer, so sharp and yet so forgiving. The heir of my writing goddess Elizabeth Taylor, and I don't say that lightly -- Alex MarwoodA riveting page-turning family saga -- Anneka RiceVery much enjoyed INHERITANCE by Jenny Eclair. It is witty as you might expect but it's much much more . . . an ambitious, epic saga that has kept me gripped for three days. It's a tragedy as much as a comedy and I have bloody loved it -- Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)I was gripped * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisIn this addictive short story collection, twenty-four very different women reach a pivotal moment in their lives.A widow is liberated by a new job, but keeps it secret from her family. A date in suburbia has dramatic results. A seamstress takes revenge on an unsuspecting customer, while in France, a mother is promised ''fantastic news'' - and lets her imagination run away with her. With each story, Jenny Eclair introduces a fascinating new character. And behind each woman lies a gripping tale - of betrayal, of love, of hope and defiance. Funny, heart-breaking, inspiring - and packed with wicked one liners - this wonderful collection shows Jenny Eclair''s exceptional talent for observation at its very best.

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Book Synopsis''One of the best love stories I have ever read. It made me cry and laugh in equal measures'' Reader review''This book made my heart hurt and burst! I am in awe . . . This is a must read . . . Loved this book so very much!'' Reader review ''Absolutely shredded my heart . . . What a beautiful story of second chances, love, guilt and fate . . . you won''t be able to stop until you know what happens'' Goodreads reviewer________________________From the number one bestselling author of The Notebook and Two by Two comes an unforgettable tale of enduring love . . . Hope Anderson is at a crossroads. After six years with her boyfriend, she is no longer sure what she wants, and when her father becomes ill she heads to her family''s cottage at Sunset Beach in North Carolina to make some difficult decisions. Tru Walls has been summonTrade ReviewA new Nicholas Sparks novel is a major event . . . [Every Breath] is deeply moving and I was captivated... fans are going to adore this latest, beautifully written tale * Daily Mail *[Every Breath is a] powerful read that tugs at the heartstrings * OK! Magazine *Enchanting * Heat *Wonderfully bittersweet * Image *A heart-breaking story * Bella *A tale of chance meetings and the bittersweet workings of fate * Candis *A powerfully moving love story * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times number one bestselling author Nicholas Sparks is back with his most moving and uplifting love story yet - what are you wishing for this Christmas?Trade ReviewNicholas Sparks weaves a poignant take about love, loss and the decisions that change our lives forever * Woman's Own *Nicholas Sparks is back with his most uplifting love story yet * Yours *This is a moving and inspirational story reminding us that time is the most precious gift of all * Candis *Heart-wrenching and compelling * Closer *Have tissues at the ready ... a Christmas read packed with emotion and sentiment * Daily Mirror *When Nicholas The Notebook Sparks publishes his first Christmas novel, you know it's going to be special ... A real Christmas cracker * Heat *

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Book SynopsisHer eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice . . . She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation.The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London.What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding?As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika.The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong... resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she''s faced before. But will sheTrade ReviewI loved, loved, loved this book and Erika Foster is most definitely my kind of heroine. She is smart, tenacious, direct and passionate, and the story drew me along beautifully. I found the writing tight, evocative and enthralling. I CAN NOT wait for the next installment! * Angela Marsons *An intriguing web of lies, secrets and suspense. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Foster and am already looking forward to the next book * Mel Sherratt *I enjoy this type of crime-thriller, especially one with a lot of twists and turns and with surprises thrown in to keep the reader off balance . . . I certainly was not disappointed * Booked: The Crime Fiction Club *The Girl in the Ice is a brilliantly clever crime thriller. It is a steady read which towards the end had me hurtling at full speed, until WHAM!!!! with an ending that just totally blew me away! An absolute must read for all you crime fanatics out there * By The Letter Book Reviews *This is an outstanding book, Erika is a tremendously complex and intriguing character * For the Love of Books *Engaging, thought provoking, full of suspense this is one murder mystery you won't want to miss * Erisea Magazine *With a great plot that really digs into the depths of human nature and some fascinating characters that really were excessive shades of light and dark . . . The book keeps you guessing and on edge, you will think you have it ALL worked out, but the twisty reveal was very impressive, loved it * Book Lover Cat Lady *I found myself racing through the chapters...it has plenty of twist and turns, with enough red herrings to keep the reader captivated to the very last page, it's addictive, compulsive and much more * The Book Review Cafe *A riveting page-turner. An astonishingly good plot with perfectly drawn characters and sharp, detailed writing. The Girl in the Ice is a winner. * Robert Dugoni, bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave *

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Book SynopsisPeter Diamond investigates a mystery of the past in the seventeenth case for the brilliant Bath detective.A wrecking ball crashes through the roof of a terraced cottage in Bath and exposes a skeleton in eighteenth-century clothes. Can these possibly be the remains of Beau Nash, the so-called King of Bath, whose body is said to have ended up in a pauper''s grave?Peter Diamond, the city''s most experienced detective, is ordered to investigate, but grappling with historical events causes ructions in his team until everyone is diverted by a modern killing during a fireworks display on the Royal Crescent lawn.But Beau Nash refuses to be ignored - and when astonishing new facts emerge about the case, Bath''s history is rewritten and mysteries ancient and modern are fused in a devastating climax.Trade ReviewA case that has all the ingredients of a first-rate mystery. Peter Lovesey rarely puts a foot wrong * Daily Mail *'Lovesey moves from one dexterously nested puzzle to the next with all the confidence of a magician' * Kirkus Reviews *'There's plenty of suspense here - action too - all told in Lovesey's effortlessly elegant manner' * Booklist *'One of Lovesey's cleverest . . . full of his trademark wry humour' * Publisher's Weekly *'If you like your police procedurals intriguing, solid and well-written, Lovesey's your man' * Weekend Sport *'This is a mystery story complete with clues and red herrings; it is also a crash course in 18th-century manners.All very enjoyable' * Literary Review *'You won't want to put it down' * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Peter Lovesey's characterisation, humour, and plotting are key, and I'm glad to report that these elements are here in abundance * Martin Edwards *Astonishingly convincing and inventive * Morning Star *Peter Lovesey - the dean of English mystery novelists - remains as ingenious as ever in Beau Death * Washington Post *Beau Death is a doozy . . . Lovesey seems to have outdone himself with the labyrinthine maze of multiple murders and mysterious conundrums * Strand magazine *Peter Lovesey is one author who can grab me on the title page . . . he's very, very good and knows his Bath history inside out . . . This is a great puzzle plot that will keep you guessing. Just what Lovesey does best * Toronto Globe and Mail *The book, I am happy to say, is as tightly plotted and absorbing as the best of Lovesey's long-running series * Seattle Times *Witty, stylish and a bit of a rogue - that's what people said about Richard Nash, known as Beau, the notorious dandy who transformed the English city of Bath into 'the 18th-century equivalent of Vegas'. The same might be said of Peter Lovesey, whose elegant mysteries pay tribute to the past glories of this beautiful city * New York Times *It's a mystery that could easily be played for farce, but Lovesey employs his dry, caustic humor to cutting effect * Chicago Tribune *Peter Lovesey has a knack - to borrow a phrase from the Roman philosopher Seneca - for grabbing readers by the lapels and leading or dragging them on, willy-nilly, through a maze of blind-corner surprises and unexpected plot twists . . . it's hard to imagine a more pleasurable way to read away the long hours of a quiet, wintry night * Richmond Times Dispatch *

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Book SynopsisOn a scorching summer afternoon in the suburbs of Florence, a small girl goes missing at a crowded swimming pool and is never seen alive again. For fifteen years a terrible crime lies unsolved, becoming one of the city''s darkest and most shameful secrets, until one bitter winter night another body is found, at another swimming pool, and the case is reopened. Celia Donnelly had just arrived in Florence at the time of the girl''s disappearance and can remember only too well the face that filled the front pages of every Italian newspaper. When word of the gruesome new discovery breaks, she is in the midst of arranging a weekend of birthday celebrations for a wealthy Englishman''s wife. However, as Celia undertakes what ought to be a routine work assignment, she finds herself more closely involved than she could have ever imagined with a tragedy that has haunted her dreams for fifteen years; and it is Celia who is compelled to bear witness when the past returns to exact a brutaTrade ReviewKent is an extremely fine writer and makes terrific use in particular of the Fens' waterlogged, empty landscape in which secrets can be easily buried if never quite forgotten...Terrifyingly good - MetroAtmospheric and psychologically acute throughout - Sunday TimesChristobel Kent is one of our most assured thriller writers. The Loving Husband is a perfectly paced and plotted novel - Good HousekeepingBrilliant...A spooky, gripping and affecting story - Louise DoughtyAtmospheric and eerily menacing, this cracking psychological thriller demands to be read with all the lights on - Psychologies on The Crooked HouseChristobel Kent is a brilliant writer - India Knight

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Bestseller''Enchanting, evocative and utterly magical, When The Curtain Falls is a theatrical delight... I LOVED this book!'' Miranda Dickinson''Carrie Hope Fletcher has carved out a lovely niche with her fantastical novels. But this new one - set in the West End showbiz world - sees her brilliance go up a notch. Bewitching.'' Heat Magazine''A brilliant book'' Louise Pentland******Theatres have a certain kind of magic. When the curtain rises, we are all enraptured by the glare of the lights and the smell of the greasepaint but it''s when the curtain falls that the real drama begins . . . In 1952 two young lovers meet, in secret, at the beautiful Southern Cross theatre in the very heart of London''s West End. Their relationship is made up of clandestine meetings and stolen momentTrade ReviewEnchanting, evocative and utterly magical, When The Curtain Falls is a theatrical delight. You can see the dust rising in the spotlights and feel the audience hold their breath as the story plays out. There's intrigue, mystery and humour, but at its heart this is a tale of love and hope against the odds. I LOVED this book! -- Miranda DickinsonCarrie Hope Fletcher is fast becoming our go-to for spellbinding stories with a magical edge * Heat *An enchanting story about the spellbinding magic of theatre... a romantic tale about love conquering against all odds. * OK! *A spellbinding story of unrequited love * Yours *A feather-light tale with a touch of spookiness * Candis *A thoroughly, magical and riveting story that hooks you in from the first page and takes you on a roller coaster ride towards the last. * The Bookbag Blog *Think Chocolat with a heaped tablespoon of Bake Off * Mail on Sunday on All That She Can See *Utterly enchanting * Jill Mansell on On The Other Side *An enchanting and magical love story that reminded me so much of Cecelia Ahern * Ali McNamara on On The Other Side *A spellbinding story of life, love and secrets, magic sparkles from every page * Miranda Dickinson on On The Other Side *A heart-warming love story laced with magical realism * Samantha Shannon on On The Other Side *Strikingly creative, humorous and saturated with warmth * thecoast.net.nz on On The Other Side *Carrie Hope Fletcher has carved out a lovely niche with her fantastical novels. But this new one - set in the West End showbiz world - sees her brilliance go up a notch. Bewitching. * Heat Magazine on When the Curtain Falls *

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Book Synopsis''Absolutely brilliant ...impossible to put this book down! ... A must read'' The Quiet KnitterIf the Night Stalker is watching, you''re already dead...In the dead of a swelteringly hot summer''s night, Detective Erika Foster is called to a murder scene. The victim, a doctor, is found suffocated in bed. His wrists are bound and his eyes bulging through a clear plastic bag tied tight over his head.A few days later, another victim is found dead, in exactly the same circumstances. As Erika and her team start digging deeper, they discover a calculated serial killer - stalking their victims before choosing the right moment to strike.The victims are all single men, with very private lives. Why are their pasts shrouded in secrecy? And what links them to the killer? As a heat wave descends upon London, Erika will do everything to stop the Night Stalker before the body count rises, even if it means risking her job. BuTrade ReviewThe Night Stalker is dark, fast-paced and shot through with wit and psychological insight. I couldn't put it down. * Mark Edwards *Compelling at every turn! The Girl in the Ice grabs us from the first page and simply won't let go, as we follow the brilliantly drawn Detective Erika Foster in her relentless hunt for one of the most horrific villains in modern crime fiction. * Jeffery Deaver on THE GIRL IN THE ICE *Robert Bryndza's The Girl in the Ice has everything I look for in a mystery: an evil antagonist, a clever detective, and a plot that kept me guessing until the very end * T.R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author *Just when I thought it couldn't get any better...From the first page, we're sucked in with tension that had me holding my breath. * The Suspense is Thrilling Me *Erika is fast becoming one of my favourite detectives...I absolutely loved this heart-pounding, fast-paced, chilling crime thriller. * The Book Review Café *A riveting page-turner. An astonishingly good plot with perfectly drawn characters and sharp, detailed writing. The Girl in the Ice is a winner. * Robert Dugoni, *

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Book Synopsis''Immensely exciting and atmospheric'' ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH''Move over Rebus'' Daily Mail''Exciting, pacy, authentic''ANGELA MARSONS''Convincing Glaswegian atmosphere and superior writing''The Times Don''t miss Alex Gray''s latest novel - WHEN SHADOWS FALL is out now in paperback It doesn''t matter whether you''ve read them all or whether you''re discovering this bestselling series for the first time, this Lorimer mystery is the perfect winter read to cozy up with _________________________A murder on their doorstepA case that''s too close to home . . . The body of a young woman has been discovered in Bellahouston park, the second in a matter of months. It''s clear to Detective Superintendent William Lorimer of Police Scotland that they have a repeat killer on their hands, who is sure to strike again.Lucky for DSI Lorimer tTrade ReviewEerie, psychological and easy to delve into * Woman *

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Book SynopsisThe sensational new thriller by multi-million bestselling author, Robert Bryndza. Kate Marshall faces her toughest challenge yet: hunting down a disturbing serial killer hiding in plain sight . . .

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Book Synopsis*** A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK ****** BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME *** ''A fascinating, beautiful, heartwarming novel. It kept me gripped from the very first chapter'' -- BETH O''LEARYIn Second World War Bath, young, naïve wireless engineer Will meets Austrian refugee Elsa Klein: she is sophisticated, witty and worldly, and at last his life seems to make sense . . . until, soon after, the couple''s home is bombed, and Will awakes from the blast to find himself alone.No one has heard of Elsa Klein. They say she never existed.Seventy years later, social worker Laura is battling her way out of depression and off medication. Her new case is a strange, isolated old man whose house hasn''t changed since the war. A man who insists his fiancé vanished many, many years before. Everyone thinks he''s suffering dementia. But Laura begins to suspect otherwise . . .From Keith Stuart, author of the much-loved Trade ReviewThe Frequency of Us is a fascinating, beautiful, heartwarming novel. It kept me gripped from the very first chapter, and I was rooting for Will and Elsa with all my heart * Beth O'Leary *Really evocative ... just lovely -- Sara Cox * Radio Times *Enthralling, a real thing of beauty. Such anticipation as the story spins towards its momentous finale. Dazzling. * Josie Silver *The Frequency of Us is a novel with a bit of everything: a sweeping love story, wonderfully complex characters, and a sprinkling of the supernatural. I loved it, and know it'll stay with me for some time * Clare Pooley *The romance is heartstopping, Laura's detective work is riveting and there's loads of fantastic period detail * Daily Mail *A complete joy! An intelligent, intricate and emotive mystery * Louise Jenson *A plot that's daring and different, with so much heart & SO romantic. I loved it * Tracy Rees *If you're looking for a unique, transportive, immensely satisfying read then I'll wave frantically and recommend you stop right here. The Frequency of Us is a mesmerising read full of love and hope * LoveReading *An emotive novel tackling mental health that's beautifully told * Woman’s Weekly *A unique, truly beautiful and mesmerising LoveReading Star Book that encourages thoughts and feelings to soar * Love Reading *An intriguing mystery and heartfelt love story wrapped into one * Living *Confirms in his ambitious new novel that he is a writer of exceptional talent, able to focus the reader's mind on anxiety while subtly edging towards an unexpectedly uplifting conclusion * Jewish Cronicle *

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Book Synopsis''A modern Gothic novel unlike any other, about love and loss echoing through the ages. Sad, sweet, funny and hopeful'' - Emilia Hart, bestselling author of Weyward and The Sirens''Did your mother ever tell you about the curse?''Spoken by her dying aunt, these were the words that would come to define Cammy''s life. As a teenager, Cammy dismissed the warning that the women in her family were doomed to lose the ones they love, writing it off as nothing more than a family myth. But when, in her late twenties, her new boyfriend is struck by a car, guilt consumes Cammy, and she begins to wonder: could the curse be real? Desperate for answers, she returns to her aunt''s secluded house and begins to uncover the tangled history of her ancestors - a tragic lineage of women marked by love and loss. As she sifts through diaries, letters, and paintings, Cammy must decide: is she doomed by a fate she can''t escape, or are there answers buried in the secrets of the women who came before her?''An original yet entirely universal story - sweeping in its scale, yet sweet-tempered, moving, and just the right amount of spooky. I loved it'' - Samuel Burr author of The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers''Love Is a Curse uses Gothic so cleverly. I binged the ending in one sitting and was absolutely gripped (and may have had a tear or two in my eye!)'' - Sarah Brooks author of The Cautious Traveller''s Guide to the Wasteland

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Book SynopsisWhat if the person you love most in the world was in terrible danger . . . because of you?Three years ago, Toni''s five-year-old daughter Evie disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself, and a devastating truth.Toni''s mind is trapped in a world of silence, her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible. She must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter. A compelling, gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister. ''Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it'' B. A. Paris, author of BehTrade ReviewBrilliant, very clever ... I absolutely recommend it * B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors *A novel that those who liked The Girl on the Train and Behind Closed Doors won't want to miss * My Little Book Corner *Fantastic writing, excellent characterisation that has left me salivating for book number three! Five stars * Angela Marsons *With bucketfuls of suspense and intrigue Blink is guaranteed to keep the most hardened psychological thriller love on the edge of their seats. Five Stars * The Book Review Cafe *

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Book Synopsis''Heartwarmingly festive - if only all streets were like Christmas Street!'' Ali McNamaraSam is about to propose to his girlfriend Libby, and his neighbours in Christmas Street all think they know the right way to do it. With their help - and sometimes hinderance - Sam gains a fiancée and the wedding planning begins. Meanwhile, Sam''s nine-year-old son Teddy and his friend Pari - with their constant companion Jack the street dog - are fascinated by the arrival of a mysterious new neighbour on the street who has rented the empty, run-down house. Their attempts to spy on her are thwarted by her staying indoors with the curtains drawn most of the time. But soon Christmas Street begins to work its magic and Millie is reluctantly drawn into street activities.As Millie starts to relax into thinking she can have a different life, maybe even with Jasper, the local carpenter, someone turns up from her past to threaten that. But with all of the street looking out for her, Millie''s Christmas will be filled with hope and promise.Trade Review'Heartwarmingly festive - if only all streets were like Christmas Street!' * Ali McNamara *'This book will leave you smiling from ear to ear . . . absolutely wonderful!' * NetGalley reviewer *Jack the dog will melt your heart this Christmastime. A great book for by the fire on Christmas Eve * Yorkshire Telegraph *Heartwarming * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisWould you risk everything for the man you loved? Even if you knew he''d done something terrible?Lara''s life looks perfect on the surface. Gorgeous doting husband Massimo, sweet little son Sandro and the perfect home. Lara knows something about Massimo. Something she can''t tell anyone else or everything he has worked so hard for will be destroyed: his job, their reputation, their son. This secret is keeping Lara a prisoner in her marriage.Maggie is married to Massimo''s brother Nico and lives with him and her troubled stepdaughter. She knows all of Nico''s darkest secrets - or so she thinks. Then one day she discovers a letter in the attic which reveals a shocking secret about Nico''s first wife. Will Maggie set the record straight or keep silent to protect those she loves?For a family held together by lies, the truth will come at a devastating price.A heart-wrenching, emotionally gripping read for fans of

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Book SynopsisWould you marry a stranger to live the life of your dreams?''A fun and refreshing read! I couldn''t put it down!'' HEIDI SWAIN''The best book I''ve read in 2021. I LOVED it, it made me smile so much. Fresh, funny and utterly wonderful'' HOLLY MARTIN''Original, funny and so, so romantic, The Wedding Pact is a breath of fresh air that you should add to your summer reading list immediately'' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLINAugust Anderson needs somewhere to live. Dumped by her boyfriend who would rather be alone than move in with her, she has almost given up on happiness. Until she notices that the beautiful Georgian townhouse she''s long admired (ahem, *obsessed over*) is looking for a new tenant, and suddenly it seems like things might be looking up . . .There''s just one catch - the traditional, buttoned-up landlord is only willing to ren

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW novel from the internationally bestselling author of THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP OF KABUL In Morocco, behind the ancient walls of the medina, secrets will be revealed . . .Amina Bennis has come back to her childhood home in Morocco to attend her sister''s wedding. The time has come for her to confront her strict, traditionalist father with the secret she has kept for more than a year - her American husband Max.Amina''s best friend Charlie, and Charlie''s feisty grandmother Bea, have come along for moral support, staying with Amina and her family in their palatial riad in Fès, and enjoying all that the city has to offer. But Charlie is also hiding someone from her past - a mystery man from Casablanca.And then there''s Samira, the Bennis''s devoted housekeeper for many decades. Hers is the biggest secret of all - and the one that strikes at Trade ReviewBeguiling * Woman *

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Book Synopsis Honest, timely and completely thrilling'' REESE WITHERSPOON ''Furious and relevant... I loved it so much'' CLARE MACKINTOSH ***THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** Don''t miss Chandler Baker''s utterly addictive new novel. THE HUSBANDS is available to pre-order now _____________''Ms. Sandberg was right about something. We had to lean in. It was the only way to hear the whispers...''Sloane, Ardie, Grace and Rosalita have worked in the same legal office for years. The sudden death of the firm''s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, hidden away by those in charge.But Trade ReviewAdd another great book to your beach bag! This story has a workplace murder mystery that happens in today's #MeToo era. It's honest, timely and completely thrilling - I was so surprised to find out who the murderer was! -- Reese WitherspoonThis is a poolside treat. One of those novels you put down reluctantly and long to get back to all day... A great read, brilliantly written, in which class, betrayal and friendship take centre stage. -- Wendy Holden * Daily Mail *You'll recognise every character in Whisper Network. Furious and relevant writing: the ultimate #metoo book. I loved it so much. -- Clare MackintoshSlick, smart, fierce, it's Big Little Lies set against attorneys and recast in the light of #metoo. Relevant, resonant and rage inducing. -- Sarah VaughanDon't be fooled by its title. Whisper Network is a primal roar of a novel. Furiously funny and just plain furious, it's as timely as today's headlines and as big-hearted as your best work friend. A fantastic read. -- Riley Sager * bestselling author of The Last Time I Lied *A thriller for the #metoo era -- Lucy Mangan * Stylist *Part work-based thriller, part feminist call to arms... It's The Firm meets 9-5. This is a juicy air-punch of a novel -- Alexandra Heminsley * Grazia *What do you get if you mix Big Little Lies with the #MeToo scandal? This perfect-for-now tale of four women who take a stand against their misogynistic boss, with results none of them could have foreseen. A barnstorming modern novel * Evening Standard Magazine *Woah. What an incredible page turner. Simply loved Whisper Network -- Heidi Perks * author of Now You See Her *A fierce and funny #MeToo thriller set in the corporate world * New York Times *A timely and apposite #MeToo novel, but also a clever thriller, which highlights the many ways in which women are discriminated against in the workplace -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine *[A] gripping thriller about #MeToo in the workplace - pack Whisper Network by Chandler Baker for a page-turning read' * ELLE *Smart, witty and scarily relatable in this #MeToo era, this is going to get everyone talking. * Sun, Fabulous Magazine *It's Nine to Five on speed. This preternaturally timely novel - provocative, disturbing, and (dare I say it?) surprisingly fun - is serrated as a kitchen knife, and twice as sharp. I read it with horror. I read it with pleasure. I'll read it again. -- A.J. Finn * bestselling author of The Woman in the Window *The best thrillers are those that leave us wondering if we're actually reading fiction. Chandler Baker has given us that kind of book. -- Christina Dalcher * author of Vox *Exciting and sprinkled with razor-sharp insights about what it is to be a woman today, Whisper Network is a witty and timely story that will make you cheer for sisterhood. -- Liv Constantine * bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish *A clever whodunit that confronts what it's like to a working woman right now * Good Housekeeping *A great read . . . This has a huge buzz in the book world already and deservedly so! You'll wanna take this one on vacation with you -- Laura Jane WilliamsBig Little Lies in a Texas power suit...[Baker] captures keenly what it means to be a modern woman in an old boys' world. * Entertainment Weekly *Whisper Network manages to be provocative, timely, and a ripping good read: A murder mystery and a manifesto all rolled up into one. I couldn't put it down. -- Janelle Brown * NYTimes bestselling author of Watch Me Disappear *This book is gonna be huge... Topical, unflinching and sharp -- Eva Woods * author of How To Be Happy *Compelling and disturbing. Pierces right to the centre of the current zeitgeist. -- Carole MatthewsViciously funny and compulsively readable... [Whisper Network] is a breezy page-turner of a book, which is the brilliance of it: Under the froth is an unmistakable layer of justified rage. * Kirkus *Baker's caustic debut - about four women working in corporate America who all have secrets about their new male boss - might just make the strongest claim yet for the thriller of the #MeToo era. * Oprah Magazine *In the midst of a police investigation and meetings involving suits and counter suits, Baker works in succinct statements about the quandaries of modern women: torn between motherhood and work, plagued with guilt about nearly everything, suppressing their femininity while being undervalued because of their sex, and schooled in secrecy. These truths serve to bolster the plot, not distract from it, and the result is a compulsively readable mystery with a strong message. Don't miss it. * Booklist *Big Little Lies meets Working Girl -- Miranda Beverly-WhittemoreA delectable read * Refinery29 *

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Book SynopsisThe first rule of heartbreak club is - get your heart broken. That''s all really.Caroline''s heart broke when her husband took his own life. Josh''s heart broke when his wife was killed in an accident.And somehow, talking to a group of strangers once a week doesn''t seem to be helping either of them. Until Sylvia arrives. When she lost her own partner two years ago, she fell apart and had to put herself back together. Most of all she wished for the help of someone who''d been through it already. And now she''s here to pass her handbook on to those who need it most. The problem is, following Sylvia''s rules means looking to the future. And Caroline and Josh each need some answers from their past before they can even think about that... Praise for Eva Woods and her novels:''Uplifting'' Independent''Life-affirming'' Adele Parks''Smart and wise'' Tasmina Perry''Touching Trade ReviewA touching and thought-provoking page-turner -- Holly Miller, author of THE SIGHT OF YOUWill make you laugh while it tugs at your heart strings * People Magazine *Uplifting * Independent *Life-affirming -- Adele ParksSmart and wise -- Tasmina Perry

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Book Synopsis''A fizzing feel-good read about living in the moment'' Sun''If you want fiction that warms your cockles whilst simultaneously making them shake with laughter, then The Gin O''Clock Club is the book for you.'' Isabelle Broom, author of My Map of You''Touching and hilarious'' Jilly Cooper*Bring the sparkle and fizz back into your life with the help of The Gin O''Clock ClubLottie is always in a hurry, rushing through her days ticking tasks off her to-do lists. Teddy is worried about his granddaughter - and he knows that his late wife, Lily, would have known exactly what to say to make things better. Now that Lily has gone, it''s up to Teddy to talk some sense into Lottie.With the help of Arjun, Geoffrey and Howard, the elderly reprobates who make up his Gin O''Clock Club, Teddy makes a plaTrade ReviewFeel-good fiction at its absolute finest -- Isabelle Broom * Heat *An irresistible read that will bring a smile to your face. * Woman's Weekly *Light the scented candles and hunker down on the sofa with a hot choc... this funny, warm hug of a book is the ideal companion. * Fabulous magazine *What a wonderful book! Rosie Blake's best novel yet - I had such a gorgeous time reading this story that I couldn't put it down. It was genuinely funny, warm-hearted, and full of unforgettable characters. A pure heartwarming pleasure of a read. -- Kirsty GreenwoodThe most gorgeous read -- Natasha Harding * Sun *The Hygge Holiday is hilarious, cosy, heart-warming, fulfilling; pretty much everything you would want from a book... An absolutely phenomenal tale from the incredibly talented Rosie Blake... Be prepared to devour The Hygge Holiday in one sitting. Be prepared to love this book, because yes, it truly is THAT fabulous. Five stars for sure. * The Writing Garnet *I loved it -- Heidi Swain

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully written, with such heart. Not only did it make me cry, it made me see the world in a different way''JOANNA CANNONFind escape with the beautiful, moving literary debut fromSunday Times-bestselling author Alexandra Heminsley, a stunning story of sisterhood and wilderness.Clara Seymour is trying to find her feet in London, living away from home for the first time. Brought up by her domineering mother, treasuring time any time with her adoring father, Clara''s world is brought to a standstill when her dad abruptly dies.Then, a mystery comes to light in a letter from him.I am sure you are aware that before I met your mother I had a previous marriage. But what we never discussed is that we had a daughter.So begins a journey of discovery that takes Clara to remote Norway and a landscape as brutal as it is bewitching, a voyage fraught with personal and emotional danger to reveal who her father really was - and find the sister she''s never met.Trade ReviewA gorgeous, insightful tale about grief, loneliness and sisterhood * Good Housekeeping (15 best books of the summer) *A beautiful hygge read. I devoured it * Harriet Evans *It's beautifully written, with such heart, and yet also with such incredible elegance. Not only did it make me cry, it made me see the world in a different way * Joanna Cannon *An exploration of loneliness, grief and identity which . . . never fails to keep its grip * Daily Mail *An engrossing, inspiring emotional rollercoaster * Keith Stuart *A moving story of hope and adventure * Daisy Buchanan *A charming story about finding your inner strength and learning to understand others. It will have you itching to book a trip to scenic Scandinvia too. * Woman & Home *Elegantly written * Harper's Bazaar *I was gripped from the first page, and crying by the last. Beautiful and bittersweet * Lauren Bravo *Expertly crafted * The i Paper *Heminsley has form in exploring the relationship between women's bodies and the landscape, as well as complicated family dynamic . . . a corker * Metro *Full of love, intrigue, caring and passion, you won't be able to put it down * Yours Magazine *I loved being marooned on the island with Maggie. Her wildness and the stark beauty of her life has left me with a deep yearning to follow in Clara's footsteps. Utterly transportive and enjoyable * Polly Samson *Alexandra writes beautifully, and I loved Clara and Maggie's story and the amazing Arctic setting. An incredibly moving debut novel. It made me cry and want to go and eat cloudberries. * Nikki Smith *

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Book SynopsisTHE EMOTIONAL, JAW-DROPPING SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER.AND DON''T MISS CLARE''S NEW BOOK OTHER PEOPLE''S HOUSES - OUT NOW.''Hypnotically good'' LEE CHILD''Jaw-dropping twists'' LUCY FOLEY''The book of the summer'' SUNIt''s twenty hours to landing. A lot can happen in twenty hours . . .You''re on board the first non-stop flight from London to Sydney. It''s a landmark journey, and the world is watching. Shortly after take-off, you receive a chilling anonymous note.There are people on this plane intent on bringing it down - and you''re the key to their plan.You''d never help them, even if your life depended on it.But they have your daughter . . . So now you have to choose.DO YOU SAVE HUNDREDS OF LIVES? OR THE ONE THAT MATTERS MOST?''Feels like a blockbuster movie'' LISA JEWELL''The queen of nail-biting suspense'' IRISH INDEPENDENT''A nail-biter of a thriller'' SHARI LAPENA''A rip-roaring finale'' GUARDIAN''Propulsive - will have you questioning what would you do? at every turn'' KARIN SLAUGHTER''Mackintosh is a pro'' NEW YORK TIMES''Taking the locked room mystery to a new, white-knuckle extreme, this is electrifying'' HEAT''When Clare Mackintosh goes high concept, she doesn''t mess around'' LINWOOD BARCLAY''An incredibly tense read that has a satisfyingly clever ending'' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING''A thrilling rollercoaster of a story. It''ll leave you breathless'' JANE FALLON''A smart pay-off'' THE TIMES, THE BEST THRILLERS FOR JUNE''A tense, convincing, nail-biter of a thriller'' ADELE PARKS, PLATINUM MAGAZINE''A banger of a book with a truly agonising what would you do?'' RUTH WARE''A thrilling, chilling gut-punch of a book'' RED''Why did no one warn me how bloody addictive it is?'' TAMMY COHEN''I dare anyone to read this high-octane, tense thriller on a flight'' PRIMA''I got wrong-footed, then I got whiplash! Mind-blowing'' SANDIE JONES''The year''s most intriguing high-concept plot'' DAILY EXPRESS''Full of mystery, tension and emotion. An incredible thriller'' ALLIE REYNOLDS''Buckle up for some edge-of-your-plane-seat action'' FABULOUSTrade ReviewHypnotically good -- LEE CHILDMackintosh builds [the] dilemma into a rip-roaring finale * GUARDIAN *Tightly plotted, tense and with an unexpected twist, it's the book of the summer * SUN *An utterly riveting read - with so many jaw-dropping twists and turns you won't dare unfasten your seatbelt -- LUCY FOLEYA nail-biter of a thriller with an unexpected gut-punch at the end - a fantastic read! -- SHARI LAPENATaking the locked room mystery to a new, white-knuckle extreme, this is electrifying * HEAT *Feels like a blockbuster movie; edge of seat, nail biting, propulsive, compulsive, thrilling and just so beautifully done -- LISA JEWELLA propulsive read - Hostage will have you questioning 'what would you do?' at every turn -- KARIN SLAUGHTERI dare anyone to read this high-octane, tense thriller on a flight * PRIMA *When Clare Mackintosh goes high concept, she doesn't mess around . . . A true page-turner that will have producers lining up with movie offers -- LINWOOD BARCLAYA thrilling, chilling gut punch of a book * RED *A thrilling rollercoaster of a story. It'll leave you breathless -- JANE FALLONThis is an incredibly tense read that has a satisfyingly clever ending * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Always a compelling storyteller, ex-cop Clare Mackintosh has devised the year's most intriguing high-concept plot * DAILY EXPRESS *A smart pay-off * THE TIMES, THE BEST THRILLERS FOR JUNE *The ultimate modern take on the classic locked-room thriller . . . proves why [Mackintosh] is the queen of nail-biting suspense * IRISH INDEPENDENT *A tense, convincing, nail-biter of a thriller -- ADELE PARKS * PLATINUM MAGAZINE *A banger of a book with a truly agonising 'what would you do?' -- RUTH WAREWe're right there with Mina as she agonizes over what to do. Mackintosh is a pro * NEW YORK TIMES *Chilling! * BELLA *Why did no one warn me how bloody addictive it is? -- TAMMY COHENBuckle up for some edge-of-your-plane-seat action with this read-in-one-sitting thriller! * SUN ON SUNDAY, FABULOUS MAGAZINE *Hostage has everything: fascinating characters, amazing writing, perfect pace, full of mystery, tension and emotion. An incredible thriller -- ALLIE REYNOLDSI am still on the floor! I thought I knew where it was going, then I got wrong-footed, then I got whiplash! A mind-blowing read -- SANDIE JONESA truly gripping and terrifying story * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *Fasten your seatbelts. Hostage is a white-knuckle ride that takes the classic locked-room thriller airborne . . . Gripping * HERALD *Surprising twists propel the story to an unexpected finale. Mackintosh has raised her game * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY STARRED REVIEW *A chilling read that you won't want to put down * CLOSER *Page after page of unrelenting suspense . . . hard to put down as readers are willingly lured on by one plot twist after another . . . A gifted writer with a captivating voice * NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS *Clare Mackintosh has an enviable talent for creating credible families and putting them in enough jeopardy to make the story fly while stirring up emotions of all kinds * LITERARY REVIEW *Heart-stopping * CRIME FICTION MONTHLY *An impossible situation which Clare Mackintosh tackles masterfully * WOMAN'S WAY *The queen of intensely paced thrillers is back with another gripping read * NEW *Incredibly gripping, incredibly brilliant and incredibly frightening . . . Definitely one of my reads of the year * NB MAGAZINE *The most perfectly fabulous holiday read . . . clever yet entertaining, thoughtful yet provocative * LOVEREADING *Fasten seatbelts for a deliciously turbulent ride with an ace story pilot! * PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH *So tense you'll feel you're on board - get ready for this thrill ride * REAL PEOPLE *Keeps the reader guessing until the final chapter * EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES *Clare Mackintosh is one of the most reliably excellent authors of domestic thrillers ... I read this book so, so quickly - it was hard to put down and one of those books that made it a real challenge to not flick to the end to see what was going to happen * BOOKBRUNCH *

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