Contemporary Fiction Books

Book SynopsisThe stunning new summer story from the bestselling author of Summer at Buttercup Beach. Step into the delightful seaside village of Sandcastle Bay, where you''ll discover golden sand, welcoming smiles and an unforgettable romance...Melody Rosewood loves her new home in idyllic Sandcastle Bay. The beautiful little cottage on the edge of Sunshine Beach, with its bright yellow door and view of the sea has captured her heart. And she loves being close by to her family and best friend Tori Graham. Life by the sea is pretty much perfect, there''s just one thing missing...Gorgeous Jamie Jackson, with his cheeky grin and adorable puppy, works as a sculptor opposite Melody''s jewellery shop. From the moment he and Melody meet sparks fly. But despite their instant attraction, a past heartache is holding Jamie back.As Melody starts to make a life for herself in the close-knit, quirky seaside community, she

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Book Synopsis''Absolutely brilliant... I devoured it in a few hours because it was impossible to put down... Be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions... Had me laughing all the way through... Perfect.'' Goodreads ReviewerIs this all there is? I scraped the last dregs of Caramel Chew Chew ice cream out of the bottom of the tub with my finger and licked it. It left a sticky smear on my phone''s screen when I typed into Google, How to find love, sex and happiness.Charlotte has always been a good girl. But being good is getting boring... She''s not just stuck in a rut - she''s buried in it up to her chin. The only company she has in bed is the back catalogue of Netflix and falling in love feels like the stuff of fairy tales. So when she stumbles across a popular podcast, ''Sorry Not Sorry'', which challenges women to embrace their inner bad girl, she jumps at the chance to shake things up.Old Charlotte would never ask for a stranger''s nTrade ReviewHighly Entertaining. I zipped through this in a matter of a few travel days. A rollercoaster of love's highs and lows in the high-octane worlds of hedge funds, housemates and hen-dos -- Pernille HughesModern, very relatable and so well-written, I was instantly hooked by Sorry, Not Sorry. I loved it -- Zoe May

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Book SynopsisChristmas for Beginners is the gloriously festive and feel-good new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling Carole Matthews

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Book SynopsisOne of 2021's most exciting launches is now coming in paperback. Insatiable is award-winning journalist and writer Daisy Buchanan's debut novel and she is a talent to watch.Trade ReviewYou will be intoxicated by this witty and honest exploration of female desire * Elle *An escapist romp (with plenty of actual romps to boot) * Cosmopolitan *Extremely funny, touching and wonderfully refreshing on women and sexual desire -- Marian KeyesBritish journalist Daisy Buchanan has somehow managed to distinguish herself from the pack, with a novel that's both smoothly observant and brilliantly, giddily filthy * Irish Times *As filthy as it is funny, you won't be able to put it down -- Dolly AldertonInsatiable is a story about loneliness and trying to fit in, about our desire to be loved and included, how it's easy to confuse being wanted with being used. It'll draw people in with the shagging, but people will stay because they're rooting for Violet. * Evening Standard *Filthy, funny, and raw, Insatiable is utterly addictive -- Louise O'NeillA piercing insight into the unreal demands modern women place on themselves and told with real humour and energy, we love this book so much * Stylist *I raced through this funny, filthy and utterly compelling debut about female sexuality, ambition and vulnerability... I'm still thinking about it long after turning the final page. * Daily Mail *A frank, funny account of 21st-century lust. * Independent *A raucous unravelling of female desire and bodily pleasures, in all their maddening complexity -- Emma Jane UnsworthBuchanan is absolutely fearless and one only hopes that there is a sequel on the way * The Gloss *I'd call Insatiable Jilly Cooper for the Instagram generation, but that wouldn't do this book justice -- Lauren BravoDaisy brings characters to life like no other writer, pumping them full of humour, vulnerability and sexy sexy sex -- Lucy VineFew books out in the early half of the year are as flat-out entertaining as Buchanan's fizzy, filthy story of a young woman's sexual awakening. * i paper *Gloriously rude and brave about the nature of women's desire -- Sophia Money-CouttsI can't believe this is a fiction debut - she writes stories like she's been doing it for fifty years -- Laura Jane WilliamsInsatiable is an unashamedly filthy and yet deeply sensitive exploration of female desire, aspiration and vulnerability, and Daisy is an exciting new voice in contemporary fiction. -- Hannah BeckermanIt reminded me of Bridget Jones's Diary - if Bridget were bisexual and Daniel Cleaver were a couple who were into group sex. -- Julie CohenErica Jong for the Instagram age. -- Keith StuartIntelligent, observant prose that gives a snap-shot of life experienced by millennial women. -- Kate SawyerLike going for a drink with your wisest and smuttiest friend -- Jessica MoorCome for the absolute filth and stay for the empathetic and sensitive way that Daisy Buchanan writes about all the chaos and conflict of being a young woman in a hard-edged, hard-faced world. * Red *Filthy and fun * Bella *Oozing with sex on every page, Buchanan's unapologetic and multi-layered portrayal of desire sizzles in all the right places * Heat *Buchanan is an engaging, observant writer who portrays Violet's chaotic life with verve and insight. When we finally get to go on a holiday again, this would be an ideal read for the sunlounger. * Sunday Express *Funny, filthy ... Buchanan offers astute social observation, while the development of Violet as an ardent yet vulnerable heroine to root for makes her a millennial counterpart to Jilly Cooper's Bella or Octavia. * The Sunday Times *The perfect summer romp * Irish Daily Mail *Alluring and extremely filthy ... endlessly entertaining this is a shrewd commentary on ambition and young womanhood that also reads as a rollicking page-turner. You may blush. You will certainly love it. * Independent *

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Book Synopsis''Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan'' Sunday ExpressSnuggle up and escape with Jenny Colgan to the beautiful island of Mure this winter PRAISE FOR JENNY COLGANAn evocative, sweet treat'' Jojo Moyes''Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting'' Marian Keyes''A cracker - the must-read this festive season'' Sun''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_______________On the tiny Scottish island of Mure, Christmas preparations are even more hectic than usual . . . Flora MacKenzie is worried about her brother. Fintan hasn''t got over the death of his partner, Colton, and Flora thinks he needs a projTrade ReviewAn enjoyable festive read, a deeply satisfying seasonal page-turner * Daily Express *A warm, festive read packed with crackling log fires and delicious food. * Woman’s Own *This charming and cosy festive story demands you switch off the TV and curl up with a mug of hot chocolate ... her novels are gloriously uplifting, she's naturally funny and this warm-hearted Christmas cracker of a book is a treat * Platinum *A real Christmas cracker * Metro *Heartwarming * The Sun *Nobody does cosy, get-away-from-it-all romance like Jenny Colgan... evocative and heartwarming * Sunday Express *A comforting festive read to settle down with * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisMALLORY IS BACK - WITH A DEATH WISH AND A MISSIONYou''ve heard his true story, now go deeper into Ant Middleton''s world with his ultra-authentic thriller series.''Great to see Mallory back in action - my favourite vigilante!'' --- Stephen LeatherHiding out in a small village in France, ex-Special Forces veteran turned vigilante Mallory is trying to keep out of trouble, aware that there is a darkness within him that seeks out trouble - that enjoys it.But one night in a bar he meets an old man afraid for his granddaughter, worried about the young man with whom she''s become involved.Unable to resist the pull of action, and of helping a family in need, Mallory is quickly drawn into a turf war that it will take all his special skills to survive.The Sunday Times-bestselling book one in the Mallory series, Cold Justice, is available now.''The action is all too credible. You just know MalloryTrade ReviewAnt Middleton is up there with Andy McNab and Chris Ryan when it comes to walking the walk and talking the talk. Great to see Mallory back in action - my favourite vigilante! * Stephen Leather *Mallory is an engaging protagonist... the inspirations are chosen with taste and the action is all too credible. You just know Mallory could eat three Shredded Wheat. * The Times *I loved Red Mist, not only because it's a gripping, rollercoaster read, but because Middleton's hero Mallory is, like Lee Child's Jack Reacher, a guy you really want to win. -- Damien Lewis * Daily Express *Red Mist is a smart, taut and hard-hitting thriller that grabbed me from the first page and held on tight until the end. In Mallory we have a hero who not only accepts the darker side of his nature, he revels in it, making him a captivating protagonist but also a man you wouldn't want to cross. * Giles Kristian, Sunday Times bestselling author of Where Blood Runs Cold *Move over Jack Reacher, you have a serious rival! * Yours Magazine *Whisper it softly but Jack Reacher just may have a rival in the form of ex-Special Forces soldier turned knight-in-shining-armour vigilante Mallory * Shots *

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Book Synopsis The brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction! ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS HER HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Lindy Carmichael isn''t feeling particularly joyful as she returns to her childhood home for Christmas with her family. Having just had her heart broken, not even her favourite Christmas carols and cookies can put her in the festive spirit. That is, until her mother reveals a box of Lindy''s childhood letters to Santa in the hope of restoring her faith.Reminiscing about what she''d wished for as a child sparks the inspiration Linda needs to get her life back on track. With her mother''s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, filled with her hopes for the future - and little does she know, her wishes are about to unfold in the most unexpected of ways . . .With a little Christmas magic - and a surprising connection wit

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Book SynopsisThe heart-warming and life-affirming new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Sometimes the end of the road is just the beginning . . .After the devastating loss of her twin brother, Hope Goodwin packs up her things and moves across the country for a fresh start. Arriving in Oceanside, Hope finds solace walking on the beach and teaching history at the local high school. Until she meets Cade Lincoln and everything changes.Cade, like Hope''s twin brother, is ex-military, and after suffering an injury in the line of duty he is discharged and left to deal with his problems alone. Despite their personal struggles, Hope and Cade grow close, and their friendship blossoms into a love neither could have ever expected.But as Hope and Cade begin to move forward in their new life together, secrets from the past resurface and put their relationship to the test. Will the couple find a way through together?Perfect for fans

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Book SynopsisMeteorologist Sky Matthews does not like surprises.Sky monitors her life like she does the weather, carefully and with a scientific eye. So, when she misses out on her dream job abroad and finds herself with no choice but to take a position on a tidal island off the Cornish harbour town of St Felix instead, she feels completely at sea. Worse still, she has to work alongside TV weatherman Sonny Samuels, who barely knows his storms from his tsunamis.It doesn''t take long for Sky to become enchanted by the strange weather patterns over St Felix. Sonny is convinced they link to local folklore, but Sky knows her science too well to fall for that. Until she meets Walter, a local weather watcher with no qualifications beyond a lifetime of experience and Sky is forced to question everything she thought she knew about the weather, herself... and Sonny._______________ Praise for Ali McNamara:An enchanting escape. Pure magic!Trade ReviewA beautiful setting, a gorgeous cast of characters - it's a tale you will get lost in * Irish Sun *

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Book SynopsisThe brand new festive romance from Debbie Macomber, the #1 New York Times bestselling author and the queen of Christmas fiction!ALL SHE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS HER HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Lindy Carmichael isn''t feeling particularly joyful as she returns to her childhood home for Christmas with her family. Having just had her heart broken, not even her favourite Christmas carols and cookies can put her in the festive spirit. That is, until her mother reveals a box of Lindy''s childhood letters to Santa in the hope of restoring her faith.Reminiscing about what she''d wished for as a child sparks the inspiration Linda needs to get her life back on track. With her mother''s encouragement, she decides to write a new letter to Santa, filled with her hopes for the future - and little does she know, her wishes are about to unfold in the most unexpected of ways . . .With a little Christmas magic - and a surprisi

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Book Synopsis''Full of Christmas romance and just so gorgeous - you will not be able to put this book down!'' Rather Too Fond of Books''It captivated me, drew me in, held me under its magical spell and left me feeling as if I''d just stepped out of a winter wonderland, the fairy-tale sort'' Becca''s BooksCome and spend a picture perfect romantic Christmas at White Cliff BayLibby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself...Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win overTrade ReviewMy festive reading isn't complete without diving into a novel full of love, romance, snow and sparkle from Holly Martin - Lozza's Book Corner

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Book SynopsisThe dazzling romance from the writer of YA sensation THE KISSING BOOTH. A heart-warming and hilarious modern love story, perfect for fans of THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION and THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS.''Truly wonderful and brilliant . . . Beth is officially the new queen of hilarious rom-coms'' LUCY VINE ''A charming, relatable rom com, this is a delicious take on fake dating - I devoured it!'' SOPHIE COUSENS CAN YOU FALL IN LOVE IF YOU''RE ONLY EVER PRETENDING?Sophie, 25. Looking for: a plus one Perfect first date: At my sister''s wedding pretending we''re already dating . . . Lifelong singleton, Sophie, is looking for love. With her friends settling down and her family piling on the pressure, it seems that her anonymous column about relationships is more successful than her actual dating life. But now, with her sister''s wedding approaching, she'Trade ReviewA charming, relatable rom com, this is a delicious take on fake dating - I devoured it! -- Sophie CousensI already loved Beth Reekles' books and Faking It just turned me into her number one fan. Beth knows exactly how to draw you in with compelling characters and a way-too relatable story. She's a huge talent and I can't recommend this book enough! -- Lucy Vine

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Book SynopsisThe perfect feel-good novel - a celebration of the underdog, of family and of remembering what really matters in life - from a joyous new voice in fiction. Perfect for fans of The Authenticity Project, The Lido and The Keeper of Lost Things.

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Book SynopsisPre-order the new sharp, hilarious Justin Myers novel, LEADING MAN, now!''Everything I want from a rom com. It''s warm, funny and whip smart'' Laura Kay, author of THE SPLIT''A brilliantly funny reimagining of the romcom, full of helter-skelter twists'' Adam Kay, author of THIS IS GOING TO HURT''Myers is the master of the comic metaphor'' Matt Cain, author of THE SECRET LIFE OF ALBERT ENTWISTLE__________TWO EXES. ONE BIG SECRET. LET THE GAMES BEGIN... Dylan and Flo are in love. The only trouble is, they broke up months ago and everyone was delighted for them.At first, it''s exciting sneaking around, hiding from disapproving friends, climbing through bedroom windows to avoid family, and concocting hilarious disguises. It''s like Romeo and Juliet. With more sex and less poison.But soon it becomes harder to separate truth from lies. Dylan and Flo are in way over their heads, a

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Book SynopsisIn life, Leo's the best friend, never the leading man, but now he's in the spotlight and all eyes are on him. A masterful new comedy from Justin Myers, author of The Fake-Up, The Magnificent Sons and The Last Romeo.

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Book Synopsis''The most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity''ELLERY LLOYD''An absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope - and reveals dark truths. It''s a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and content''ERIN KELLYAn unsettling, gripping and original novel by Jessica Fellowes, author of the international smash hit, award-winning Mitford Murders series.Kate and Bella, Bella and Kate. From childhood they were inseparable yet polar opposites: Bella sensible and cautious, Kate gregarious and just a little dangerous. Then men came into their lives and things changed: a black seed was set in in the heart of their relationship. Over decades, acts of both cruelty and love feed that seed until one shocking event leads to further tragedy. Neither will esTrade ReviewThe most complex of bonds is explored in this startlingly original and finely drawn portrait of female friendship, with all its uplifting and destructive intensity * Ellery Lloyd *An absolute jewel of a book which puts seven decades of complicated female friendship under the microscope - and reveals dark truths. It's a masterclass in things unsaid, in both form and content. * Erin Kelly *Straight-from-life characters and knife-sharp insight into the ties that bind us. The best book on female friendship I have ever read * Celia Walden *An absorbing tale of the intricate tangle of friendship, both dark and human * Alexandra Shulman *Searing domestic noir. Fellowes paints an unflinching portrait of female friendship that should appeal to fans of Julie Mayhew and Leïla Slimani * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisNumber one bestseller in the UK, Sunday Times, Irish Times and Australia, September 2022When frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn''t know quite what to make of the situation. The co-creator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie''s true identity.Robin decides that the agency can''t help with this - and thinks nothing more of it until a few days later, when she reads the shocking news that Edie has been tasered and then murdered in Highgate Cemetery, the location of The Ink Black Heart.Robin and her business partner Cormoran Strike become drawn into the quest to uncover Anomie''s true identity. But with a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, Strike and Robin find themselves Trade ReviewA superlative piece of crime fiction * SUNDAY TIMES *The longest [Galbraith] yet ... repays the commitment * GUARDIAN *There can be no denying [Galbraith's] formidable talents as a crime writer * DAILY MAIL *[A] strong, page-turning plot * SCOTSMAN *Satisfyingly labyrinthine ... one to be savoured * HEAT *A clever mystery that ticks all the boxes * SUN *Fans will be as entranced as ever * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Impossible to put down * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *A rip-roaring read, a big, sprawling, at-times electrifying thriller, with the expanse and sweeping momentum of a classic 19th century "social novel" ... all crafted with impeccable precision * IRISH INDEPENDENT *A tightly executed, engrossing murder mystery ... [Galbraith] just gets better with every book * SUNDAY INDEPENDENT (IRELAND) *An engrossing feast of a whodunnit * BEST *With its striking Gothic underpinnings, the novel is a synthesis of traditional and modern elements, delivered with panache * FINANCIAL TIMES *

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Book SynopsisThe DEBUT NOVEL that you won''t be able to resist falling in love with. Heart-warming romance and a breath-taking countryside escape - this is the PERFECT summer read . . .''A lovely debut, full of fun and colour'' BELLA OSBORNE''A heart-warming and uplifting romance - the perfect summer read!'' HOLLY MARTIN''Such a fun ride! Faulkner brings colour and humour to every line in this hoot of a debut. If you''re looking for a big splash of bright sunshine in your life, this is it'' PERNILLE HUGHESFALLING IN LOVE ISN''T ALWAYS SO BLACK AND WHITE . . .When vibrant but penniless Lexie is dumped by her posh boyfriend who is looking for a more financially suitable match, she decides to pack up her beloved orange campervan Penny in search of a new path. Stumbling upon a vacancy at a family-run paint company in the Cotswolds, Lexie believes she''s found her perfect match . . .Lexie arrives at Nutgrass Hall, home of Carrington Paints, but it seems that owner Benedict Carrington is less than impressed with her arrival, and Lexie realises she''ll have her work cut out for her if she''s to convince stuffy Beige Ben to trust her with rescuing his out-of-touch business. But Ben has more on his mind than just the company - his mother is determined to find him a suitable wife worthy of carrying the Carrington family name, or she''ll take the business from him.As Lexie sets to work on injecting some life colour into Carrington Paints, Ben allows himself to be set up with Tewkesbury''s finest ladies. But the more time the pair spend together, the more they realise their feelings for each other aren''t so black and white. Will Lexie be able to brighten into Ben''s colourless world before it''s too late?Let yourself be whisked away with A Colourful Country Escape and fall in love with the cosy Cotswold charm, the colourful characters and some heart-stopping romance. Perfect for fans of Heidi Swain, Jo Thomas and Bella Osborne.''I absolutely adored this book. Fresh, funny and upbeat, A Colourful Country Escape is rom-com perfection!'' KITTY WILSON''An impressive debut of pure delight - I loved it!'' NICOLA MAY''A debut triumph! Endlessly joy-lit. Bursting with character and warmth'' CHRISTIE BARLOW''A vibrant, charming book. Makes me quite want to take a colourful adventure of my own, especially after these rather beige past couple of years!'' ISLA GORDON''A sparkling romantic debut that whisks you along for the ride'' NINA KAYETrade ReviewA hilarious romp through the world of paint colours and country houses, with endearing characters and a marvellous love story -- Leonie MackLaughter, love and friendship - a true romantic escape -- Sandy BarkerBright and breezy, this laugh-out-loud debut is an engaging and entertaining read! * Samantha Tonge *Absolutely bursting with sunshine and colour! I LOVED it! A serious contender for my favourite book of the year -- Jaimie AdmansAn absolutely brilliant read. Sparkly, feisty and wonderfully romantic. I simply couldn't put this book down -- Katie GingerA wonderfully heartwarming, humorous and feel-good rom com that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. A vibrant debut from a talented new writer -- Lynne Shelby

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe stunning new novel from the bestselling author of global phenomenon Tuesdays with Morrie''Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary'' Cecelia Ahern____________Adrift in a raft after a terrible shipwreck, ten strangers try to survive while they wait for rescue.After three days, short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves.They pull him on board - and the survivor claims he can save them.But should they put their trust in him?Will any of them see home again?And why did the ship really sink?The Stranger in the Lifeboat is not only a deeply moving novel about the power of love and hope in the face of danger, but also a mystery that will keep you guessing to the very end.____________What real readers arTrade ReviewMaster storyteller Mitch Albom is back with his latest novel - a genre-defying page turner that catapults the reader into a tale that is brutal, raw and yet incredibly moving ... a beautifully written, life affirming story of love and loss * Dundee Courier *Praise for Mitch Albom * - *Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary -- Cecelia AhernAlbom has touched the lives of a lot of people he never even knew * Time *A book with genuine power to stir and comfort its readers * New York Times *Albom has the ability to make you cry in spite of yourself * Boston Globe *Beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming * My Weekly *A writer with soul * Los Angeles Times *A moving tribute to embracing life * Glasgow Herald *Painfully sad and beautiful, this is an absolute tearjerker * Publishers Weekly *A true story that shines and leaves you forever warmed by its afterglow -- Amy TanAn uplifitng, soul searching, tale of tragedy and survival . . . A beautifully told story from three points of view. * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational, moving new novel from the 40 million copy bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in HeavenTrade ReviewMaster storyteller Mitch Albom is back with his latest novel - a genre-defying page turner that catapults the reader into a tale that is brutal, raw and yet incredibly moving ... a beautifully written, life affirming story of love and loss * Dundee Courier *Praise for Mitch Albom * - *Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary -- Cecelia AhernAlbom has touched the lives of a lot of people he never even knew * Time *A book with genuine power to stir and comfort its readers * New York Times *Albom has the ability to make you cry in spite of yourself * Boston Globe *Beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming * My Weekly *A writer with soul * Los Angeles Times *A moving tribute to embracing life * Glasgow Herald *Painfully sad and beautiful, this is an absolute tearjerker * Publishers Weekly *A true story that shines and leaves you forever warmed by its afterglow -- Amy Tan

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Book SynopsisTHE WORLD''S FAVOURITE AUTHOR ONE BILLION COPIES SOLDCan love conquer all?Kate and Tom are the original star-crossed lovers. Kate is a beautiful model; Tom a successful football star at the peak of his career. It seems as though nothing can come between them. Together, they are invincible.But when tragedy strikes and Tom is left a broken man, Kate finds herself frightened and alone. She must face her greatest fear: will she ever love again?An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:''Emotional and gripping . . . I was left in no doubt as to the reasons behind Steel''s multi-million sales around the world'' DAILY MAIL''Danielle Steel is undeniably an expert'' NEW YORK TIMES

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Book SynopsisTHE WORLD''S FAVOURITE AUTHOR ONE BILLION COPIES SOLDEvery dream demands a sacrifice . . .For Crystal Wyatt, growing up on a ranch in Northern California, Hollywood seems a million miles away. Bold, passionate and enchantingly beautiful, she knows her destiny is waiting for her.But no one said it was going to be easy. Singled out for her devastating looks and captivating singing voice, Crystal soon embarks on the dangerous road to stardom. Her dreams are creeping closer, but then so are those determined to stop her. And when the darkest of scandals comes out, Crystal must face the challenge of her life.An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:''Emotional and gripping . . . I was left in no doubt as to the reasons behind Steel''s multi-million sales around the wor

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read from the internationally bestselling author. For fans of THE 24-HOUR CAFE and THE CHILBURY LADIES CHOIR . . .Australia, 1993At 74, former cane farmer Grace Maud is feeling her age, and her isolation, and thinks the best of life may be behind her. Elsewhere in town, high school teacher Patricia has given up on her dreams of travel and adventure and has moved back home to look after her ageing parents, while cafe owner Dorothy is struggling to accept that she may never have the baby she and her husband so desperately want.Each woman has an unspoken need: reconnection. And that''s how they find themselves at Orange Blossom House, surrounded by perfumed rainforest, being encouraged by their yoga teacher, the lively Sandrine. Together, they will find courage and strength - and discover that life has much more to offer than they ever expected . . .Set amid the lush beauty o

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read from the internationally bestselling author. For fans of THE 24-HOUR CAFE and THE CHILBURY LADIES CHOIR . . . Bellbird River, 1998Teacher and single mum Alex has arrived in the small town of Belllbird River after escaping the city in search of a change of pace and the chance to reconnect with her young daughter. Across town, well-known matriarch Victoria and her globe-trotting, opera-singing cousin Gabrielle find themselves at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives, while local baker Janine and newcomer to the area Debbie are each secretly dealing with the consequences of painful pasts.With its dusty streets, lone pub and iron-lace verandahs, Bellbird River could just be a pit stop on the road to somewhere else. But their town holds some secrets and surprises - and it has a heart: the Bellbird River choir.Amid the melodies and camaraderie of the choi

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read from the internationally bestselling author. For fans of THE 24-HOUR CAFE and THE CHILBURY LADIES CHOIR . . .Bellbird River, 1998Teacher and single mum Alex has arrived in the small town of Belllbird River after escaping the city in search of a change of pace and the chance to reconnect with her young daughter. Across town, well-known matriarch Victoria and her globe-trotting, opera-singing cousin Gabrielle find themselves at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives, while local baker Janine and newcomer to the area Debbie are each secretly dealing with the consequences of painful pasts.With its dusty streets, lone pub and iron-lace verandahs, Bellbird River could just be a pit stop on the road to somewhere else. But their town holds some secrets and surprises - and it has a heart: the Bellbird River choir.Amid the melodies and camaraderie of the choir, each o

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Book Synopsis''A brilliantly funny new voice'' Jenny ColganImagine the worst day of your life. Now imagine living it on repeat...This Friday the 13th has been particularly unlucky.Jess has been fired from her comfortable job. She''s gone from dating two guys to none. She''s been kicked out of her mediocre flat. And worst of all, she''s really really let down her best friend.As she drifts off to sleep, she is filled with relief that this terrible day is over. Tomorrow she will try to fix things, tomorrow cannot be any worse than this.Except it is. Maybe not worse... but exactly the same. When Jess wakes up the next morning, it is Friday the 13th again. And again. And again. And again.Jess knows how this goes, she''s seen the films, this is her wake up call. But she had no idea she needed a wake up call. How is Jess supposed to work out where she''s gone wrong when, as far as she''s concerned, she''s been having the time of herTrade ReviewA brilliantly funny new voice -- Jenny ColganWhat a wonderful debut! Such fun, and so deftly written, with a fabulous premise and perfect ending -- Jill MansellThe Time of My Life is a gem - funny, warm, and surprising -- Adam KayThe modern twist on Groundhog Day is hilarious and utterly unputdownable * Woman's Own *A brilliant and very funny read * Closer *Incredibly funny * That's Life *A cut above the others: funny, witty, hilarious, sad, emotional, funny, hilarious, clever, romantic, observant, funny, powerful, moving, funny, intelligent, clever, deft, smart, funny, heartfelt, human, funny... -- David QuantickA poignant and original debut all in one * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisMeet Andy: GSOH, emotionally available and... well, dead. Meet Emily: the girl Andy ghosted. No, literally...A year ago, Emily was ghosted. But it''s fine, she''s over it. Plus, she''s far too busy working on herself to be haunted by her past.That is... until his name is spelled out on a Ouija board at a party, and she learns that he didn''t ghost her after all. He died. And just as she''s trying to work out how she feels about that, Andy turns up in her flat as a ghost.Andy needs Emily''s help: he can''t move on until he solves the mystery of his death. But as they spend more time together, Emily is reminded of just how right Andy was for her. And just how drop dead gorgeous he was - and still is.And suddenly laying her ghosts to rest becomes a lot harder than she first thought...A hilarious and feel-good rom com, perfect for fans of Ashley Poston''s The Dead Romantics, Erin Sterling''s The Ex Hex or anything by Emily Henry.Real readers love Ghosted:''Funny, fresh and feel-good - perfect summer reading'' HELLO! Magazine''The funniest [romcom] you''ll read this year or your money back (not legally binding).'' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt''Charming, fresh, and side-splittingly funny...I laughed, I cried, I''ll be recommending to everyone!'' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth''A fabulously written five-star read...a great rom com and one you would be sorry to miss'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely amazing book...loved every minute of it...would recommend to anyone. 10/10!'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This fabulous, well-written rom com really lifted my spirits...a perfect book to take away with you on holiday this summer'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A hilarious and charming romantic comedy with a supernatural twist...Mullender''s writing is witty and filled with laugh-out-loud moments, making it an entertaining read from start to finish...a delightful and engaging read...standout'' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisA highly anticipated summer event for the village of Turnham Malpas doesn't quite go as planned...with consquences no one could have predicted.

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Book SynopsisThe third novel in bestseller Maureen Lee's outstanding Liverpool sequence about family life during World War II

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Book SynopsisFrom 1930s Liverpool to London, then California and finally back to Liverpool, the powerful and compelling saga of one woman''s turbulent life.Kitty O''Brien''s husband is a drunken thug, and in order to feed her starving children, she sells her body on the Liverpool docks. Her daughter Lizzie is pregnant by her father and, still weak after her abortion, she kills him.Her mother takes the blame, but Lizzie cannot blot out the painful memories of her childhood. Eventually, with a failed marriage behind her, she finds fame, fortune and friendship in Hollywood - but happiness still escapes her.And so she returns to her roots, and it is her final marriage and its disastrous consequences that, at last, force her to face her past and find the happiness and peace of mind that have always eluded her.

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Book SynopsisMysterious goings-on in the village of Turnham Malpas...The village school is to get a new head, and the inhabitants of Turnham Malpas await her arrival with curiosity. At first sight, Kate Pascoe seems ideal. She''s young, pretty and obviously loves her job. But when she introduces meditation classes for her ten-year-olds, and even tree-hugging, the villagers begin to think again.Then a strange malaise afflicts the whole village: lights are seen in Sykes Wood at night; a dog long dead appears to come to life and a sudden shocking death plunges the village into a state of superstitious dread. And always at the eye of the storm is Kate Pascoe...

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Book SynopsisA new arrival sets tongues wagging in the village of Turnham Malpas, from the Sunday Times bestselling author.When Jimbo asks his mother, Katherine, to come and live near him in Turnham Malpas, his kindness has rather more repercussions than he anticipated. Before long Katherine is organising the harvest festival display, and causes uproar with her high-handed ways. But Katherine goes too far when she petitions to rid the village of some of its residents. Only Peter, the rector, can control Katherine''s more outrageous actions. Finding it hard to resist his natural charm and diplomacy, she gradually begins to mellow as the village works its magic on her...

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Book SynopsisThe second Turnham Malpas novel from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.The village is bedevilled by talk, and all is not as it seems in the village of Turnham Malpas...Does pushy newcomer Venetia have her eye on Peter, the handsome rector? Is Jeremy, her husband, really making a success of the new health club? And why does Willie''s new love set a vicious tongue wagging? In the Royal Oak, the usual banter has turned to bitter wrangling as the rector''s wife Caroline makes a challenge over an ancient country tradition and splits the village her husband had so recently united. As the people of the village use the power of words to reconcile or divide, Peter finds that it is what isn''t talked about that threatens to cause madness, confusion and tragedy.

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Book SynopsisThe third Turnham Malpas novel from bestselling author Rebecca Shaw.

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Book SynopsisThe second novel in bestseller Maureen Lee''s outstanding Liverpool sequence about family life during the Second World WarSeptember 1940 - the cruellest year of war for Britain''s civilians as the Luftwaffe mercilessly blitz their cities. In Pearl Street, near Liverpool''s docks, families struggle to cope the best they can. A nasty surprise for ever-cheerful dressmaker Brenda Mahon, and flighty Sean''s love for little Alice, show how life goes on even when it appears to be falling apart. Yet while Eileen Costello tries to hide her ruined hopes of happiness with Nick, and do her best by the husband she hoped had gone for ever, Ruth Singerman returns, having escaped from Austria. Even the joy of seeing her father again cannot make up for the bitter loss of her children.

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Book SynopsisFor the villagers of Turnham Malpas, the production of a play results in gossip, jealousy and scandal...From theSunday Times bestselling author.For the locals of Turnham Malpas, the rural peace is disrupted when a famous actor comes to stay to recuperate from illness. Before long he is bored by village life and when he meets Caroline, the rector''s wife, he is instantly attracted to her. He agrees to direct and star in a play with the villagers as his supporting cast and Caroline as his leading lady... Before long, the villagers'' lives are turned upside down: a marriage is wrecked, a proud man humbled and two people are brought closer together as gossip, scandal and jealousy mount...

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Book SynopsisA brilliantly tense what-if thriller about the sabotage of the Ulster peace process.From the No.1 bestselling author of THE COLLECTORDuring the first uncertain years of the Northern Ireland peace process three simultaneous terrorist attacks in Belfast, Dublin and London shatter the hope that the bloodshed is finally over. The perpetrators are a new terror group called the Ulster Freedom Brigade. And they have one goal: to destroy the peace process. Michael Osbourne, hero of THE MARK OF THE ASSASSIN, has quit the CIA, bitter and disillusioned. But when the President chooses his father-in-law to be the next American ambassador to Britain, Osbourne is drawn into battle with some of the most ruthless and violent men on earth ...Trade ReviewSilva can truly write. He creates tension with a real master's touch ... from page one we are hooked into the action * IRISH TIMES *Each plot-twisting segment is marked by almost unbearable tension ... Silva's unsmiling prose urges you on like a silencer poking at the small of your back * ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY *Silva continues the unique blend of fact and fiction that gives his stories the immediate and urgency of the evening news ... With THE MARCHING SEASON, Daniel Silva confirms his position as a front-runner to succeed Tom Clancy as America's foremost source of international intrigue fiction * BOOKPAGE *It's a difficult and risky endeavour using the Troubles as a background for a thriller ... Silva, whose THE MARK OF THE ASSASSIN was a powerful and intelligent piece ... uses locales well, from the backstreets of West Belfast to the rolling hills of Armagh, and avoids the cliches to produce a solid thriller * CRIME TIME *

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Book SynopsisA powerful and compelling Liverpool saga of one woman's life from bestselling author Maureen Lee.

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Book SynopsisAll is not well in the Rectory of Turnham Malpas...Another delightful story of village life by the ever perceptive Rebecca Shaw.When the people of Turnham Malpas realise that all is not as it should be between Peter, the rector, and his wife Caroline, the smooth running of the village falters. Then the appointment of a new verger causes trouble when events from his past return to haunt him, bringing violence and danger to the peace of the village. And then there are the strange goings-on in the church at night; one of the villagers'' houses is ransacked; a couple is beaten up...But troubles in Turnham Malpas are put to rest as Bonfire Night at the Big House arrives and the celebrations unite the village once again.

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Book SynopsisThe first in the Corner House series, set in a Lyons Corner House in London on the brink of the Second World War.When cousins Jo and Phyl decide to become Lyons Corner House waitresses, or ''Nippies'', as they are known for their speedy service, they have no idea how their lives are about to change. They are whisked from family life in Woolwich to digs in London; they are transported from a factory and a grocer''s shop to the wonderful dining rooms of Lyons, Marble Arch, and they swap their old overalls for the smart uniforms of the Corner House girls. Jo and Phyl settle in and make friends with both waitresses and customers. There are boyfriends, lovers and fiancés, friendship and romance, but as the Second World War becomes increasingly imminent, the future of these men and women seems more and more uncertain.

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Book SynopsisSet in a Lyons Corner House in London, this is the third compelling novel in the series set against the backdrop of the Second World War.The war is progressing for the Nippies, the girls who work at the Lyons Corner House in Marble Arch. With the air raids, rationing and blackouts, life no longer has the carefree attitude it used to have. But new pain and pleasure await as everyone decides what effort they can make towards victory. Jo yearns for Nick, but the burns he sustained when he was shot down are life-changing and need the new procedure of plastic surgery. Will their marriage ever go ahead? And does Jo want it to? She loses herself in her new role as lumberjill, one of the women hewing timber for the war effort. Meanwhile, Phyl has been selected, along with some other trusted Nippies, for secret work. Far from family and friends, she works with munitions and tries to forget her desire to be a Wren. Her husband is far away but she never loses fai

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Book SynopsisA dilemma divides the village...From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Turnham Malpas and Barleybridge series.An unwelcome visitor arrives in Turnham Malpas. Why is Bryn Fields - who fled four years ago under the worst possible circumstances - back? And what are his plans for the village?For the rector and his wife, Peter and Caroline, there are more serious problems to cope with when their twins start asking about their real mother. Having accepted her husband''s indiscretion ten years ago, Caroline finds that facing up to it again now is almost more than she can bear...

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Book SynopsisAnother wonderful Liverpool saga from bestselling author Maureen Lee.The product of an affair between a nurse and an injured American soldier during the Great War, Ruby O''Hagan''s early life is spent in an orphanage. At sixteen she runs away with a farmworker, and two years later she is alone and homeless with her two daughters.Her friend, Mrs Hart, leaves her big friendly house for Ruby to look after, and it is here that her life unfolds. Her children leave but return when tragedy befalls them. Through all this, the enigmatic Matthew Flynn drifts in and out of Ruby''s life. She ignores him until it is almost too late.

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Book SynopsisA wonderful Liverpool saga spanning forty years from bestselling author Maureen Lee.Trade ReviewAnother brilliant offering by the woman who, through her novels, has helped put Liverpool-set literature on the map * Liverpool Echo *

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Book SynopsisA powerful and evocative saga - the sequel to A GIRL CALLED THURSDAY.When Thursday Tilford returns to Haslar Hospital after two years serving as a VAD in Egypt, she finds many changes. With the town packed with troops waiting to leave for the Normandy beaches, and Haslar on standby for the wounded, Thursday''s thoughts go to the two men who are vying for her heart: Connor Kirkpatrick, the naval doctor she met at Haslar in 1940, and army doctor Mark Sangster, who travelled with her on the troopship to Egypt. Although she longs to keep her promise to Connor, Thursday''s feelings for Mark force her to consider the nature of promises and even, in the end, the nature of love itself. It is only as the war ends and she is presented with an ultimatum that she understands the truth about love, about promises - and about herself.

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Book SynopsisDaniel and Nathan were six years old when they first met and became best friends. Thirty years later Dan is convicted of Nathan''s murder . . .Daniel Ford has thirty-six days to live. Accused of the horrific murder of his best friend Nathan twelve years before, he has exhausted all appeals and now faces the long walk to the electric chair. All he can do is make peace with his God. Father John Rousseau is the man to whom the last month of Daniel''s life has been entrusted. All the two men have left to do is rake over the last ashes of Ford''s existence. So he begins to tell his story. Daniel''s story takes him from his first meeting with Nathan, aged six, on the shores of a lake in 1952, through first loves, Vietnam, the death of Kennedy and finally their flight from the draft which ends in Nathan''s brutal murder. But meanwhile the clock is ticking and the days are running out . . .

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Book SynopsisConflict, mistrust and a tragedy...There is nothing quiet about the village of Turnham Malpas.When the rector, Peter, takes his family to Africa for a year so that he can work in a mission, the villagers are bereft. What''s more, the locum, Anna, has rather modern ideas and the parishioners determined to keep an eye on her. Then she brings a down-and-out petty thief into their midst, sparking conflict within the community.The Women''s Institute comes up with the idea of raising funds for Peter''s mission and holds an upmarket pyjama party, midnight skinny dipping and an afternoon''s horse racing. Then a message arrives from Peter with the most devastating news - and the villagers are more determined than ever to raise a substantial sum for the mission.Trade Review'Comfort reading at its most English' GOOD BOOK GUIDE

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