Contemporary fiction titles are those which focus on the present or near past. Stories rooted in the current cultural, social, and political landscape which feature characters we can all recognise.
Contemporary Fiction Books
Headline Publishing Group Blood Test Alex Delaware series Book 2 A
Book SynopsisFamilies can be pressure cookers of secrets and tensions, as psychologist Alex Delaware knows all too well. When the lid blows, violence is the result in BLOOD TEST, a taut thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER, MOTIVE and BREAKDOWN. ''A tour de force'' (New York Times) perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Harlan Coben.Doctors believe that they can successfully treat five-year-old cancer patient, Woody Swope. But Woody''s parents, members of a cult called ''The Touchers'', are not only refusing the treatment, they''re also threatening to remove him from the hospital. Psychologist Alex Delaware, is called in to talk the parents round. But before he can, the Swopes are gone and so is Woody. All that remains is a savagely ransacked and bloodied motel room, their teenage daughter, Nona, and an increasingly sinister case to solve.Trade Review'Exciting...a tour de force' * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Silent Partner Alex Delaware series Book 4 A
Book SynopsisSILENT PARTNER is a sophisticated, multi-layered and absorbing thriller from international bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and James Patterson. ''A complex and haunting story of tangled personalities, deeply buried family secrets, and of violence lying thinly under the surface . . . hits the reader right between the eyes'' (Los Angeles Times Book Review)Dr Sharon Ransom is the most beautiful woman in the room; she''s also the most troubled. So when former lover, psychologist Alex Delaware, bumps into her at a lavish LA cocktail party, though still attracted to her, fear of reviving unhappy memories prevents him from offering the help she seems so desperate for. Hours later, Sharon''s body is discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Tortured by guilt, Alex wants answers. As his investigation begins, dark memories of his past with Sharon emerge, and a present full of madness, muTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Private Eyes Alex Delaware series Book 6 An
Book SynopsisComplex and compelling, PRIVATE EYES is a formidable thriller from the internationally bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN, and perfect for fans of Harland Coben and Patricia Cornwell. ''A thriller which gives your wits a work-out. Endlessly intriguing; as good as they come'' (Literary Review)Psychologist Alex Delaware regards Melissa Dickinson as one of his greatest achievements. A tormented seven year old when she first appeared in his LA surgery, two years on she was fully recovered. Years later, Melissa contacts Alex, desperate for him to help her mother, Gina. Gina was a budding Hollywood starlet until a vicious acid attack left her disfigured. Crippled with fear, Gina has hidden from the world for two decades. But before Alex can help, she disappears. Now Alex is locked in a search leading him into a grotesque labyrinth of hidden histories and desires . . .Trade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Devils Waltz Alex Delaware series Book 7 A
Book SynopsisIdeal for fans of Michael Connelly and Karin Slaughter, DEVIL''S WALTZ is a harrowing case for psychologist Alex Delaware and he must summon up every bit of his knowledge and skill to solve it. A riveting read from Jonathan Kellerman, bestselling author of KILLER AND BREAKDOWN, exhibiting ''strong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour'' (Guardian).It''s a living hell . . .Twenty-one-month-old Cassie Jones has spent most of her short life in and out of Paediatrics Hospital. Cassie is persistently, seriously ill and when no amount of testing can identify the cause, her doctor is lead to a disturbing diagnosis - Cassie''s mother could be making her daughter deliberately sick.Child psychologist Alex Delaware is brought in to make an independent assessment of the Jones family. But Alex''s attempts to find the answers and save a young girl''s life will reveal a terrifying circle of corruption, abuse and murderous hatred.Trade ReviewStrong insights into the quirks of human and criminal behaviour * Guardian *Filled with insight * Stephen King *Coolly intelligent * GQ *A sense of humanity and justice * Publishers Weekly *An alert eye for detail * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group The Perfect Man
Book SynopsisA captivating novel about family ties, romance and leaving the past behind - THE PERFECT MAN by No. 1 bestselling author Sheila O''Flangan. A perfect read for fans of Fern Britton and Veronica Henry.Brit doesn''t believe in love. One painful mistake was all it took. So she''s as surprised as anyone when her novel THE PERFECT MAN becomes a huge bestseller - how did she manage to write so convincingly about love if she really thinks it''s a myth?Heartbreak has never stopped her sister Mia from being a hopeless romantic. She can''t be with the love of her life, but she''s never stopped hoping. They both need to let go of the past to stand a chance of being happy in the future. Could a Caribbean cruise be just what they need to open their hearts?What readers are saying about The Perfect Man:''A soul-bearing story. Beautifully written as always. Two very different sisters at similar points in their lives'' Trade Review'A big, touching book sure to delight O'Flanagan fans' * Daily Mail *'[A] really great read, with a fabulous set of characters as well as great descriptions of some beautiful places. I wholly recommend it!' * chicklitreviews.com *'A big, touching book sure to delight O'Flanagan fans' * Daily Mail *'Another romp of a read from O'Flanagan that will have you turning the pages with speed, eager to know the fate of the McDonagh sisters. Filled with romance, humour and as always a twist in the tale... A definite pick-me-up during the current gloom!' * RTE Guide, Ireland *Acclaim for YOURS FAITHFULLY and BAD BEHAVIOUR: 'A big, comfortable, absorbing book...bound to delight fans and guaranteed to put O'Flanagan on the bestsellers list - yet again' Irish Independent Review; 'A variety of sub-plots keeps the pace going, making for an absorbing page-turner' Irish Mail on Sunday; 'This heart-wrenching story of love, loss, betrayal is captivating... The depth of characters, snappy dialogue, and emotive storyline... should make this...[a] number one bestseller' * North West Evening Mail, Australia *
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Headline Publishing Group Stand By Me
Book SynopsisIn No. 1 bestselling author Sheila O''Flanagan''s STAND BY ME, abandoned wife Dominique Delahaye could crumble - or she could start to enjoy a whole new life... Not to be missed by readers of Marian Keyes and Freya North. Dominique Brady''s life changed the day she met Brendan Delahaye. He was a man with big dreams and she was the girl he wanted to take with him. Madly in love, she married him without hesitation. Now she''s half of one of the most powerful and glamorous of couples.Then suddenly Brendan disappears without a trace.As her world crashes around her, Dominique must find a way to hold it all together. Will Brendan ever return? And if he does, will Dominique stand by her man?Don''t miss the irresistible new novel from Sheila O''Flanagan, THE HONEYMOON AFFAIR, coming in May.What readers are saying about Stand By Me:''Sheila O''Flanagan reallyexcels at telling stories and I got lost in the book while I was reading it. The perfect read to curl up with'' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars''It''s human, raw and relatable. I fell in lovewith the vulnerability of each character and saw myself in them. I did not want it to end'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''I just got lost in the book while reading it. It''s pure mind candy - definitely one of my favourites'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsTrade Review'A spectacular read' * Heat *'An evocative and entertaining story' * Irish Post *
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Headline Publishing Group All For You
Book SynopsisSheila O''Flanagan''s No. 1 bestseller ALL FOR YOU is a wonderfully engaging read not to be missed by fans of Lisa Jewell and Jane Green. ''A good summer read'' HeatAs TV''s favourite weather forecaster, Lainey is good at making predictions. But what she doesn''t foresee is that her own life is about to hit a stormy patch. With a string of failed relationships behind her, surely history isn''t about to repeat itself with her beloved Ken? To add fuel to the fire, her career-woman mother is returning to Dublin. Deanna has never approved of Lainey''s decisions about men, and her mother''s views are the last thing Lainey wants to hear now!Yet is there more to her mother than she knows? Uncovering some long-concealed family secrets, Lainey begins to reassess her life. Is the happy-ever-after she''s always dreamed of really what she wants after all?What readers are saying about All For You: ''ATrade Review'O'Flanagan's latest offering deserves its place on the bestseller list - it entertains, surprises and provokes' * Irish Independent *'A good summer read' * Heat *'O'Flanagan uses her considerable skills as a writer to keep the reader absorbed throughout - expect another huge success' * Irish Examiner *
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Headline Publishing Group The Heart of the Night An epic wartime novel of
Book SynopsisAn epic novel of passion, betrayal and danger, set in wartime Britain and EuropeIn the spring of 1936 Kay Garland embraces an exciting new life of glamour when she becomes companion to Russian Konstantin Denisov''s daughter, Miranda. The two girls become firm friends, and when Miranda falls in love with a young Parisian, Kay helps her keep the relationship secret. But Konstantin learns of the affair and promptly dismisses Kay, leaving her penniless and stranded in Nazi Berlin. By chance she meets Tom Blacklock, who pays for her ticket home, and is destined to play an important part in her life. As for Miranda, she makes a decision that will put her in the path of disaster. With the outbreak of war come death and destruction and, for both women, consuming passion, along with the fear of losing all that they hold dear. After Hitler''s defeat, there are new dangers - and opportunities to find love where least expected.Trade Review'[A] wonderfully creative tale of how ordinary people across Britain and Europe lived through an extraordinary time... The characters are in many ways so normal, yet in other ways so unbelievably wonderful, in this gripping and heartfelt story' * Newcastle Herald, Australia *'Compelling storytelling...a novel of passion and betrayal set aginast the Second World War' * Woman & Home *A compelling novel...Lennox's prose is detailed but never overly dense and powerful when describing prosaic scenes. This is a beautiful tale of war through a new vantage point * Sunday Express *
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Headline Publishing Group Catching the Tide A stunning epic novel of
Book SynopsisA stunning epic novel of secrets, betrayal and passion, from 1933 to the 1960s1933. Tessa and Frederica Nicolson enjoy one last idyllic summer at the beautiful Villa Millefiore, overlooking Florence. Four years later, Italy is a distant memory and Tessa is revelling in the glamour and excitement of modelling in London, until a passionate affair with married author Milo Rycroft leads to tragic consequences. Tessa returns to Florence, and, missing her sister desperately, Freddie, too, travels to Italy, where she is swept up in adventure, danger and romance, and makes a chance encounter that will change her life.With the outbreak of World War Two, Tessa and Freddie must fight for their own survival and happiness, while they wonder whether they will ever see each other again...Trade ReviewPraise for Judith Lennox's novels: 'A fast-moving, complex story * The Times *A beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail *Great, old-fashioned storytelling in the best sense * Daily Express *A definite contender for Rosamunde Pilcher's crown * Bookseller *
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Headline Publishing Group Faces
Book Synopsis* Pre-order LOYALTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Coming October 2023. *Keep your family close... Set in the heart of London''s criminal gangland, FACES by the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole reaches the darkest corners of family life and explores the dangerous line between love and hate. Danny Cadogan is the most powerful man in gangland London, but he''s also the most hated. He entered this dark world to protect his family, but the violent streak running through his veins means even those closest to him fear and despise him.His wife Mary dreams of her husband''s murder. His brother-in-law Michael knows Danny is bad for business.Danny is at the top of his game, but there are plenty of people getting ready to bring him down...For more stories centred on family life, check out THE FAMILY, THE FAITHLESS and BETRAYAL. Martina ColTrade Review'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling' Daily Mirror No one writes about East End women and their vagaries like Martina Cole Maxim Jakubowski, Murder One 'A powerful novel that pulls no punches... Cole has an ear for the vernacular of the East End, as well as an ability to portray the viciousness of life at the edge' the Guide Guide 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' The Times Intensely readable Guardian 'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own' Sunday Express 'Utterly compelling' Mirror 'The story will grip you from the first pages' Best 'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about' Express
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Headline Publishing Group First Blood
Book Synopsis''NOBODY DOES IT BETTER THAN DAVID MORRELL'' LEE CHILDOne war waged against one man: RAMBOFirst came the man: a young wanderer in a fatigue coat and long hair. Then came the legend, as John Rambo sprang from the pages of FIRST BLOOD to take his place on the world''s cultural landscape. This remarkable novel pits a young, disillusioned and ragged Vietnam veteran against a small-town cop who has no idea whom he is dealing with - or how far Rambo will take him into a life-and-death struggle through the woods, hills and caves of rural Kentucky.From best-selling author David Morrell, this is the critically acclaimed thriller that launched the cultural phenomenon, Rambo.''Morrell writes action scenes like nobody''s business.'' New York Times Book Review''An absolute master of the thriller.'' Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author''The finest thriller writer living today, bar none.'' Steve Berry,
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Headline Publishing Group TheLast Gospel by Gibbins David Author ON
Book SynopsisJack Howard is about to discover a secret. Perhaps the greatest secret ever kept.What if one of the Ancient World''s greatest libraries was buried in volcanic ash and then re-discovered two thousand years later? What if what was found there was a document that could shatter the very foundations of the Western World? What if you were the one who discovered this secret? And were then forced to confront terrifying enemies determined to destroy you to ensure it goes no further?This is the story of one last Gospel, left behind in the age of the New Testament, in the greatest days of the Roman Empire, and of its extraordinary secret, one that has lain concealed for years. Follow Jack Howard as he discovers the secret and must prevent others from doing the same...
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Headline Publishing Group Inhuman Remains Primavera Blackstone series Book
Book SynopsisIntroducing new sleuth Primavera Blackstone in a thrilling new series from the bestselling Scottish crime author.Her mind filled with thoughts of her dead ex-husband Oz, Primavera Blackstone is settled in Spain with their son Tom, when their peace is shattered by the arrival of her formidable aunt. All is not well in Auntie Adrienne''s world; her roguish son Frank is involved with a shady project, and is missing. Prim flies to Seville to track him down, only to find herself a fugitive, her life under threat, as her aunt joins the missing persons list...
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Headline Publishing Group Cat and Mouse
Book SynopsisThe 4th heart-stopping novel in James Patterson's Alex Cross series.Trade ReviewTicks like a time bomb - full of threat and terror * Los Angeles Times *Brilliantly terrifying...so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it * Daily Mail *'If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class...and, with each instalment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becomming more vulnerable.' * New York Times *
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Headline Publishing Group Patterson J Cross
Book SynopsisAlex Cross was a rising star in Washington, DC, Police Department when an unknown shooter killed his wife, Maria, in front of him. Years later, having left the FBI and returned to practising psychology in Washington, DC, Alex finally feels his life is in order... Until his former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favour. John''s tracking a serial rapist in Georgetown and he needs Alex to help find this brutal predator. When the case triggers a connection to Maria''s death, could Alex have a chance to catch his wife''s murderer? Will this be justice at long last? Or the endgame in his own deadly obsession?Trade ReviewTicks like a time bomb - full of threat and terror * Los Angeles Times *Brilliantly terrifying...so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it * Daily Mail *'If there really were human superheroes, Alex Cross would be at the head of the class...and, with each instalment in the series, Patterson makes sure his superhero gets bigger and better while at the same time becomming more vulnerable.' * New York Times *'James Patterson is back in true form with his latest Alex Cross series thriller... This is his best work yet' * Hobart Mercury *
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Headline Publishing Group judgejuryjamespattersonandandrewgross
Book SynopsisAndie DeGrasse, aspiring actress and single mother, does not want to do jury service. But despite her attempts to get dismissed, she still ends up as Juror No.11 in a landmark trial against notorious Mafia Don, Dominic Cavello.Cavello, A.K.A the Electrician, is linked to hundreds of unspeakable crimes and his power knows no bounds. But Senior FBI agent Nick Pellisante has been tracking him for years and conviction is a sure thing. As the jury reaches its verdict, the Electrician makes a devastating move. The entire nation is reeling, and Andie''s world is shattered. The hunt for Cavello just got personal, and she and Pellisante join together, determined to exact justice - at any cost.Trade ReviewPraise for James Patterson: 'Ticks like a time bomb - full of threat and terror * Los Angeles Times *Brilliantly terrifying...so exciting I had to stay up all night to finish it * Daily Mail *Patterson knows where our deepest fears are buried... There's no stopping his imagination. * New York Times Book Review *
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Headline Publishing Group Skin Trade Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novels
Book SynopsisOnce you tell someone certain things, like, say, you got mailed a human head in a box, they tend to think you''re crazy. Anita Blake''s reputation has taken some hits. Not on the work front, where she has the highest kill count of all the legal vampire executioners in the country, but on the personal front. No one seems to trust a woman who sleeps with the monsters. Still, when a vampire serial killer sends her a head from Las Vegas, Anita has to warn Sin City''s local authorities what they''re dealing with. Only it''s worse than she thought. Several officers and one executioner have been slain - paranormal style...Anita heads to Las Vegas, where she''s joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward hiding behind his mild-mannered persona. It''s a good thing Edward always has her back, because, when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses tiger too strongly to ignore it. The were-tigers are very powerful in Las Vegas, which means the
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Headline Publishing Group Bullet Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novels
Book SynopsisI am back in St Louis and trying to live a normal life - as normal as possible for someone who is a legal vampire executioner and a US Marshal. I have my lovers, my friends and their children, school programs to attend. In the midst of all this ordinary happiness a vampire from my past reaches out. She was supposed to be dead, but the Mother of All Darkness is the first vampire, and it''s hard to kill a god. The Mother of All Darkness believes that the triumvirate created by master vampire Jean-Claude with me and the werewolf Richard Zeeman has enough power for her to regain a body and to emigrate to the New World. But the body she wants to possess is already taken ... And if the Mother of All Darkness can''t succeed in taking over my body for herself, she means to see that no one else has the use of it, ever again.
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Headline Publishing Group Wicked Appetite Wicked Series Book 1
Book SynopsisReasons to read Janet Evanovich''s bestselling novels: ''Hilarious'' (Mail on Sunday); ''The funniest, sassiest crime writer going'' (Good Book Guide); ''A laugh-out-loud page turner'' (Heat)Chaos. Curses. And a possible apocalypse. Lizzy Tucker leads a quiet life in Salem, Massachusetts, whipping up the sell-out treats of Dazzle''s Bakery. Until the day two handsome, charming men, Wulf and Diesel, appear on her doorstep, both after one thing: her. Lizzy is the key to finding the Seven Stones of Power, representing the Seven Deadly Sins. Wulf wants them to open the door to Hell. Diesel wants to stop him.The Seven Deadly Sins cover pretty much anything that''s wicked. Diesel thinks they also pretty much cover everything that''s fun. And Lizzy thinks Diesel and the Seven Deadly Sins cover everything her mother warned her about.Trade Review'I absolutely loved this book. . .I just could not put it down' * Goodreads *'We're huge fans of Janet Evanovich... one of the most enjoyable reads of the year' * Bella *'As usual Evanovich has you laughing out loud throughout. An excellent read' * Best *
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Headline Publishing Group The Ribbon Weaver
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLING AUTHOR A baby rescued from the snow. A wealthy family''s tragic secret. A girl determined to make her mark. A heart-warming saga of love, ambition and jealousy. The ebook No.1 bestselling author of No One''s Girl, Mothering Sunday and The Little Angel, Rosie Goodwin, weaves her magic yet again in The Ribbon Weaver. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Nadine Dorries. One winter''s night, Molly Ernshaw rescues a baby from the snow and changes two families for ever. The tiny girl grows into a gifted young woman and, encouraged by her neighbour''s son, Toby, she dreams of moving beyond ribbon-weaving to designing the hats and clothes the ribbons adorn. When her talent is recognised by Samuel Forrester, the owner of famous hat factories and shops, Amy''s flair leads her to London and then Paris. But Samuel and his family are haunted by the pastTrade ReviewPraise for Rosie Goodwin's heartwarming novels: 'An absorbing story in the grand tradition of the best saga authors' -- Margaret Dickinson'A wonderful heroine, plucky, determined and warm-hearted. A believable and compelling read' -- Jennie Felton'Rosie writes such heart-warming sagas' -- Lyn Andrews'The new Catherine Cookson' * Coventry Evening Telegraph *A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade * Northern Echo *'A touching and tender story...tremendously uplifting and life-affirming. A feel-good read that tugs at the heart strings' * Historical Novels Review *'The perfect book for a cold winter's evening' * Lancashire Evening Post *'Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy' * Nottingham Evening Post *Goodwin is a fabulous writer...lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable * Worcester Evening News *'Goodwin [has] been hailed as the new Catherine Cookson...an incredibly consuming, uplifting read...splendid company for when you're feeling down in the dumps' * Readers’ Digest *
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Headline Publishing Group Whispers
Book SynopsisSometimes the past really does come back to haunt you...The old manor house has stood empty for years, left to rot since the last master of the Fenton family died. Until Jess Beddows steps inside, and feels she has come home. Against her family''s wishes, she buys the house, promising to bring it back to life. Upstairs, in an attic room left untouched for a century or more, she finds a journal. It holds the heartbreaking tale of Martha, and of the cruel, entangled lives of the house''s servants and masters nearly two hundred years before. As Jess is drawn into their tragedy, the whispers begin. Before long, everything she loves will be threatened by violent emotion and long-kept secrets. Can she survive the echoes from the past?Trade Review'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' * Bookseller *'The tearjerker of the season...a heartrending tale' * Western Mail *
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Headline Publishing Group Guilty Pleasures Anita Blake Vampire Hunter
Book Synopsis''I don''t date vampires. I kill them.''My name is Anita Blake. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn''t repeatable. Ever since the Supreme Court granted the undead equal rights, most people think vampires are just ordinary folks with fangs. I know better. I''ve seen their victims. I carry the scars ... But now a serial killer is murdering vampires - and the most powerful bloodsucker in town wants me to find the killer.
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Headline Publishing Group To The Moon And Back An uplifting tale of love
Book SynopsisNo. 1 bestselling author Jill Mansell writes with sensitivity and optimism about love, loss and new beginnings in TO THE MOON AND BACK. Not to be missed by readers of Jojo Moyes and Veronica Henry. When Ellie Kendall tragically loses her husband she feels her life is over. But eventually she''s ready for a new start - at work, that is. She doesn''t need a new man when she has a certain secret visitor to keep her company... Moving to North London, Ellie meets neighbour Roo who has a secret of her own. Can the girls sort out their lives? Guilt is a powerful emotion, but a lot can happen in a year in Primrose Hill...What readers are saying about To The Moon and Back: ''There''s pretty much everything you could want in this book... love, heartbreak, laughter, hope and a great cast of characters'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''A feel-good slice of British humour wonderfully coloured by MansellTrade Review'Another super tale from a talented writer' * Sun *'A warm-hearted, sassy romance' * Woman & Home *'Another lovely book from Mansell, with charming characters and emotional depth...a warm and thoughtful read, populated with engaging characters that you'll care about' * Mail *'touching, can make you laugh and is deliciously romantic' * Woman's Day Australia *
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Headline Publishing Group Skinners Festival Bob Skinner series Book 2 A
Book SynopsisTerrorists strike at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival in Quintin Jardine''s fantastic second novel in the highly popular Bob Skinner series.An explosion rocks Princes Street in the midst of the Edinburgh Festival. Responsibility is claimed by a group supposedly demanding political separation from Britain, but as atrocities escalate Skinner realises this is no gang of fanatics, but a highly professional team. But the Fighters haven''t reckoned with Assistant Chief Constable Bob Skinner, head of the Edinburgh CID and security adviser to Secretary of State Alan Ballantyne...
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Headline Publishing Group The Take
Book Synopsis* Pre-order GUILTY, the brand new novel from Martina Cole. Coming October 2024. *In this family, if you want something, you take it.THE TAKE by No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Martina Cole won the British Book Award for best Crime Thriller of the Year and was adapted for television with an all-star cast including Tom Hardy, Brian Cox and Charlotte Riley. ''Martina tells it like it really is'' - Sun.Fresh out of prison, Freddie Jackson wants to rule the underworld. His wife Jackie wants her husband back and in her bed only. Jackie''s sister Maggie wants to be with Jimmy, Freddie''s cousin. And Jimmy has big gangland ambitions of his own.Everyone in the Jackson family wants something. And there''s no such thing as loyalty.You might have seen THE TAKE and THE RUNAWAY on TV - but that certainly doesn''t mean you know what happens in the books!
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Headline Publishing Group Perfect Strangers How well do you know the person
Book SynopsisBreathlessly exciting, gloriously glamorous, PERFECT STRANGERS is Sunday Times bestseller Tasmina Perry''s most thrilling novel to date.Just an innocent invitation...When Sophie Ellis is asked to house-sit at a luxurious Knightsbridge townhouse, it appears to be the offer of a lifetime. Drawn into the glittering circle of the home''s owner, she meets wealthy American businessman Nick Cooper and is swept up into a thrilling and passionate affair. But when Nick is found dead in his hotel suite, Sophie is suddenly the prime suspect for his murder, and soon realises Nick was not the man he seemed. Racing to find the truth and clear her name, Sophie must elude not only the authorities but also a group of dangerous players who believe Sophie has something that they want. And who won''t stop until she''s caught...Escape with Tasmina Perry from London to New York to the exotic Cote D''Azur, and into a world where a simple case of mistaken identity unra
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Headline Publishing Group Satori A Novel Based on Trevanians Shibumi
Book SynopsisA gripping thriller that follows assassin Nicholai Hel across Asia as he fights to regain his freedom.Sugamo Prison, Japan, October 1951. Nicholai Hel has spent the last three years in solitary confinement for the murder of his mentor. A formidable assassin as well as a master of hoda korosu or ''naked kill'', he has developed a supreme awareness of the presence of danger. Suddenly offered the chance of freedom, he feels it now as never before...Overseen by Haverford, his American spymaster he must go to Beijing and kill the Soviet Union''s commissioner to China. In a landscape primed for war this is a suicide mission he has no choice but to accept.Can Hel succeed in winning his freedom and if so, at what cost? And can he ever achieve his ultimate goal of satori - the possibility of true understanding and harmony with the world?Trade Review'Elegant, well-researched, and magnificently plotted, Satori is exhilarating' * LA Times *'Satori is every bit as tait, intelligent and gripping as the book that captured the imagination of millions in the seventies' * Choice *'A sprawling, effervescent, page-turning account of how the assassin was made' * Observer *'Sleek, smart and deadly. Satori is a must-read' * Joseph Finder *'An accomplished page-turning prequel' * Wall Street Journal *
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Headline Publishing Group About Last Night
Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller Adele Parks writes novels that real women want to read. With her trademark tell-it-like-it-is style, she gets right to the heart of the dilemmas people face in their lives and takes her stories to unexpected places.Trade Review'This is a wonderfully plotted, moving and insightful novel about how far you should go to protect your best friend...this is Parks' best yet, completely deserving of the accolades currently being heaped upon it and shot through with funny, tender and observant moments. I loved it' * Daily Mail *'Emotional and realistic' * Heat *'This is gripping look at the lengths we'd go to for friendship and love is full of suspense - we couldn't get enough of it' * Closer *'Parks takes a tender look at where the boundaries of friendship are drawn' * Glamour *'You can't beat Adele Parks for addictive chick-lit, and her latest offering won't disappoint...what follows is tense, sometimes funny but ultimately heart-warming and guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' * She magazine *'Chick-lit with grit' * Prima *
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Headline Publishing Group The State Were In
Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller Adele Parks gets right to the heart of the dilemmas women - and men - face in their lives in this unforgettable and heart-wrenching novel of love, loss, and the secrets we all keep.Trade Review'Wonderfully plotted, moving and insightful...this is Parks' best yet, completely deserving of the accolades currently being heaped upon it and shot through with funny, tender and observant moments. I loved it' * Daily Mail *'Full of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women' * Heat *'She is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining' * Daily Mirror *
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Headline Publishing Group You Belong To Me The Baltimore Series Book 1
Book SynopsisA killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he''s stopped? YOU BELONG TO ME is a fantastic thriller from bestselling author Karen Rose, and the first novel in her Baltimore series. When forensic pathologist Lucy Trask stumbles across a mutilated body in her local Baltimore park, its face unrecognisable, her sole concern is that it might be her old school teacher Mr Pugh. But the victim is actually another man from her past. Who killed him and why he was left for Lucy to find is unclear but what appears to be a number 1 burned into his back indicates that this corpse won''t be the killer''s last victim. When a second branded body is discovered, Detective JD Fitzpatrick and Lucy are forced to ask themselves how many more lives are at risk. Can they solve the killer''s gruesome puzzle before his thirst for revenge is complete?Trade Review'Page-turning' * Sunday Express *'An engrossing read which fans of crime thrillers will love' * News of the World *
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Headline Publishing Group The Jump
Book SynopsisYou might break out, but you''ll never be free...Filled with shocking twists, THE JUMP by the ''undisputed queen of crime writing'' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole is a compelling thriller that tells a dark and dangerous story of a desperate wife with a husband behind bars...Donna Brunos will do anything for her husband. Including breaking him out of prison.She believes her beloved Georgio when he tells her he''s been framed for armed robbery. But planning the jump opens Donna''s eyes to a shocking world where the man she married is not who he seems.For more compelling novels about life on the inside, be sure to read Martina Cole''s FACELESS, TWO WOMEN and THE GOOD LIFETrade Review'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling' Daily Mirror 'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' The Times Intensely readable Guardian 'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own' Sunday Express 'Utterly compelling' Mirror 'The story will grip you from the first pages' Best 'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about' Express
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Headline Publishing Group The Graft A gritty crime thriller to set your
Book SynopsisAn enthralling and hard-hitting story of violence and revenge from No. 1 bestselling author Martina ColeTrade Review'Cole is brilliant at portraying the good among the bad, and vice versa, so until the very end we never quite know who to trust. This is the very stuff that makes her so compelling' * Daily Mirror *No one writes about East End women and their vagaries like Martina Cole * Maxim Jakubowski, Murder One *'A powerful novel that pulls no punches... Cole has an ear for the vernacular of the East End, as well as an ability to portray the viciousness of life at the edge' the Guide * Guide *'Right from the start [Cole] has enjoyed unqualified approval for her distinctive and powerfully written fiction' * The Times *Intensely readable * Guardian *'Martina Cole explores the shady criminal underworld, a setting she is fast making her own' * Sunday Express *'Utterly compelling' * Mirror *'The story will grip you from the first pages' * Best *'Gritty novel from an author who knows intimately the world she writes about' * Express *
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Headline Publishing Group A Perfect Heritage
Book SynopsisAny reader of Jilly Cooper or Elizabeth Jane Howard will devour A PERFECT HERITAGE by Penny Vincenzi - ''Deliciously readable'' Mail on SundayThe House of Farrell - home of The Cream, an iconic face product that has seen women flocking to its bijoux flagship store in the Berkeley Arcade since 1953. The legendary Athina Farrell remains the company''s figurehead while Florence Hamilton plies their cosmetics with the utmost discretion. She is sales advisor - and holder of secrets - extraordinaire. But of course the world of cosmetics is changing and the once glorious House of Farrell is now in decline, its customers tempted away by more fashionable brands. Enter Bianca Bailey, formidable business woman, mother of three, and someone who always gets her way...Trade Review'There are few things better in life than the knowledge that sitting on your bedside table is the latest novel by Penny Vincenzi...Penny never fails her devoted fans' - Daily ExpressHighly addictive. Don't even think of opening unless you've got a lazy week to fill - Daily TelegraphDeliciously readable - Mail on Sunday
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Headline Publishing Group A Question of Trust
Book SynopsisFrom the ''doyenne of the modern blockbuster'' A QUESTION OF TRUST is a hugely compelling, weekend read of a novel, rich with characters, life-changing decisions, love, desire and conflict. ''There are few things better in life than the latest novel by Penny Vincenzi'' Daily Express1950s London. Tom Knelston is charismatic, working class and driven by ambition, ideals and passion. He is a man to watch. His wife Alice shares his vision. It seems they are the perfect match.Then out of the blue, Tom meets beautiful and unhappily married Diana Southcott, a fashion model. An exciting but dangerous affair is inevitable and potentially damaging to their careers. And when a child becomes ill, Tom is forced to make decisions about his principles, his reputation, his marriage, and most of all, his love for his child.Trade ReviewThe queen of the posh blockbuster returns with another chunky decade-spanning saga * Sunday Mirror *With a rich cast of characters buffeted by love, betrayal and loyalty, glamour and conflict, this is Vincenzi at her best * Woman & Home *This author never lets you down - her latest novel is superb * Sun *[A] hugely enjoyable romantic drama...lots of the period characters [that] Vincenzi does so well * Daily Mail *A Sunday afternoon in autumn, a pot of tea, a round of toast and a new Penny Vincenzi novel - I know of no finer way to while away a few hours. * Red, Best Books of the Month *Glamorous, escapist and gloriously enjoyable * The People *This magnificent doorstep of a book contains everything we expect from Vincenzi - glamour, passionate affairs, secrets and betrayals. Another winner * Sunday Express *Glamorous, escapist and gloriously enjoyable, this decade-spanning novel is rich in detail * Best *
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Headline Publishing Group If You Were Me
Book SynopsisSheila O''Flanagan''s bestseller IF YOU WERE ME will make readers wonder: what would I do if my first love came back into my life? A must-read if you enjoy the novels of Veronica Henry and Catherine Alliott.You''re engaged to a great man. You''re on a countdown to your wedding day. You stopped thinking about your first love a long time ago.But what if one unexpected, forbidden kiss were to throw your life upside down?Carlotta O''Keefe suddenly finds herself wondering if the girl she was would recognise the woman she has become.She thought she was living a charmed life. But what if she''s got it all wrong?What if her past is meant to be her future?What readers are saying about If You Were Me:''One of [Sheila O''Flanagan''s] best books - just a sweet story about the one that got away. Empowering and refreshing'' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars''Great characters, fast-Trade ReviewEntertains, surprises and provokes - Irish Independent (on ALL FOR YOU)O'Flanagan's lightness of touch and gentle characterisations have produced another fine read; an ideal addition to that summer holiday - Sunday Express (on HOW WILL I KNOW?)
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Headline Publishing Group Things We Never Say
Book SynopsisSheila O''Flanagan''s unputdownable bestseller THINGS WE NEVER SAY is a must-read for fans of Marian Keyes and Veronica Henry.Abbey Anderson is stunned when she comes home to find her boyfriend has left her. She has never needed her mother more, but that door is firmly closed. Abbey is feeling very alone - then a charismatic Irishman appears on her California doorstep, with an astonishing revelation about her family. Soon Abbey is on a flight to Dublin, looking for answers to questions she never knew she should be asking. Across the Atlantic, Fred Fitzpatrick''s adult children are oblivious to the shock heading their way. They''re focused on their father, who is increasingly cantankerous in his old age. Sometimes it''s only thoughts of his fortune that make it bearable to be with him. But Fred''s story is not the open book they all thought it was. Nor is his will. As a shadowy crime emerges from history, Abbey and the strangers about to become part of
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Headline Publishing Group When God Was a Rabbit
Book SynopsisThe SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER from the author of STILL LIFE''Thronging with incident and wonder'' Guardian''Beautifully true . . . superb'' The Times''Captivating'' Observer''Beguiling . . . You can''t get the voice out of your head'' Daily MailThis is a book about a brother and sister.It''s a book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in between.More than anything, it''s a book about love in all its forms.Trade Review'Gloriously offbeat... Winman's narrative voice is beautifully true, with a child's unsentimental clarity. A superb debut' * The Times *'Beguiling... you can't quite get the voice out of your head' * Daily Mail *'Captivating... rendered with an appealing frankness, precision and emotional acuity' * Observer *'Thronging with incident, wonder and outré language... sharply funny, whimsical and innovative' * The Guardian *
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Headline Publishing Group The Decision From fab fashion in the 60s to a
Book Synopsis''She is such a great seductress that you won''t want to take a break, even to fill the kettle'' Sunday Express'' It''s the Sixties - girls are in miniskirts, King''s Road and Carnaby Street are where it''s at and big buildings are going up all over London.Eliza is fresh into town and determined to make her mark in the fashion world; Jeremy is an ad man, clever and full of charm and Matt is devilishly good-looking, a property tycoon on the make. Things are beginning to get busy...Years later, a hurried marriage is doomed and a child is at the centre of an agonizing divorce. THE DECISION is a sweeping, sizzling novel in which hearts are broken, secrets revealed and reputations shattered. And at the heart of it all lies the fate of a little girl.Trade Review'Teeming with memorable characters, this is pure pleasure, Vincenzi-style' * Woman & Home *'Glamorous, weepy, indulgent and at times heartbreaking. Oh, and it has some racy bits, too. Hooray!' * Heat *'There are few things better in life than the knowledge that sitting on your bedside table is the latest novel by Penny Vincenzi... A gem, Penny never fails her devoted fans' * The Daily Express *'This spectacular novel is utterly captivating' * Closer *
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Headline Publishing Group Staying On Past the Terminus 18 Dalbeattie Street
Book SynopsisGlasgow 1961.It is ten years since we last visited the close at 18 Dalbeattie Street in Maryhill.The stalwarts are still there...Ella, Drena, Rhea and ''Granny'' Thomson (86).Irma the German war bride speaks fluent Scots nowadays. Well, ''Fluent'' if you were brought up in the same close as the Broons and Oor Wullie. Glasgow''s beloved trams still run on the Maryhill Road. But not for long. There will not be a tramcar left in Glasgow by the end of next year. The new tenant, Frank Galloway knows all about this - he''s a driver. The other new arrival is Ruby Baxter who impresses no one with her attitude - as Granny Thomson says ''She''s no better than she ought to be, that yin!''Robert Douglas brings his usual blend of laughter and tears to this latest novel and his many fans will not be disappointed.
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Headline Publishing Group Last Dance at the Wreckers Ball 18 Dalbeattie
Book SynopsisGlasgow, 1971. The old way of life is under threat for the tight-knit community in Dalbeattie Street, Maryhill. The shadow of the wrecker''s ball looms large over their homes, and they must face the choice of moving to a new estate or dispersing throughout the city.But powerful friendships refuse to be broken. These characters have gone through too much together to be destroyed by some measly planning scheme. They''ll face this with the same inimitable Scottish humour and strength of spirit that have carried them through other tough times.Douglas'' vivid portrait of Seventies Glasgow recreates, in glorious detail, a particular time and place, but at its heart are the universal themes of love, friendship and community.
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Headline Publishing Group The Persona Protocol
Book SynopsisThe standalone thriller from bestselling author, Andy McDermott. For fans of Tom Clancy and Matthew Reilly.Adam Gray is the ultimate spy.As the lead agent of the US government''s top-secret Persona project, he is its most valuable weapon in the War on Terror. Experimental technology enables him to take on the personality - and memories - of anyone; be it a Russian arms dealer, a high-stakes gambler or a nuclear scientist. Whatever secrets they know, he knows.But the most dangerous secrets of all... are his own.When Adam hunts a terrorist plotting to murder millions, he begins to realise that, although he can delve into the minds of others, his own memories are a mystery. Hidden in his past is the key to a deadly conspiracy - and its masterminds will stop at nothing to conceal their crimes...
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Headline Publishing Group Kingdom of Darkness WildeChase 10
Book SynopsisFull of his trademark action, thrills and humour, this is Andy McDermott''s 10th novel featuring his brilliant series leads, Nina Wilde and Eddie Chase.1943 - Occupied GreeceThe mission was simple: round up any hidden Jews. But beneath an isolated farmhouse, one SS unit finds a far greater bounty - a shrine to Alexander the Great and a water-filled urn possessing mysterious qualities. Taking the treasure, the Nazis disappear...Present Day - Los AngelesArchaeologist Nina Wilde and her husband Eddie Chase encounter a young man, desperate to warn Nina about a raid on Alexander''s newly-discovered tomb. But before he can explain, he is assassinated by a Nazi war criminal - who has barely aged in seventy years.As Nina and Eddie search for answers, they discover that the most evil regime in history is threatening to rise again. And this time they are on the hunt for the greatest prize of all - immortality...Trade ReviewAdventure stories don't get much more epic than this * Mirror *A writer of almost cinematic talent * Daily Express, Scotland *McDermott raises the bar... non-stop high octane action * Publishers Weekly *Easily competes with the works of Dan Brown and James Rollins * Bookgasm.com *True Indiana Jones stuff with terrific pace * Bookseller *Like Clive Cussler on speed... high-powered fun * Huddersfield Daily *A pulse-racing adventure with action down the line * Northern Echo *No fan of Indiana Jones, Matthew Reilly or action in general will be able to put it down * Northern Territory News *If you're looking for thriller writing that will transport you into a realm very different from your own quotidian existence, Andy McDermott is your man * Good Book Guide *Move over Clive Cussler, here's a great new writer of thunderingly good adventure sagas * Peterborough Evening News *For readers who like hundred mile an hour plots * Huddersfield Daily Examiner *
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Headline Publishing Group The Turning Point A breathtaking novel of love
Book SynopsisA gripping novel of passion, intrigue and ambition, set against the backdrop of 1950s Britain in the popular tradition of Kate Morton.Cambridge, 1952. When Ellen Kingsley embarks upon an exciting career in scientific research she soon finds herself caught in a bitter world of rivalry and ambition. Resisting the advances of charismatic Mark Pharaoh, who will stop at nothing in his pursuit of success, she moves to London and falls in love with dashing Alec Hunter. Then a chance encounter introduces Pharaoh to Ellen''s old school friend, the captivating India Mayhew, and they embark upon a passionate love affair that leaves destruction in its wake. And amid a web of deceit and desire, long-held secrets will be revealed with far-reaching consequences...Trade ReviewPraise for Judith Lennox's novels: 'A fast-moving, complex story * The Times *A beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail *Great, old-fashioned storytelling in the best sense * Daily Express *A definite contender for Rosamunde Pilcher's crown * Bookseller *
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Headline Publishing Group One Last Dance A mesmerising tale of love
Book SynopsisFor fans of Downton Abbey and MY LAST DUCHESS...''Times change, and sometimes for the better...''As the twentieth century draws to a close, Esme Reddaway knows that she must uncover the truth. A truth that began during the First World War when Devlin Reddaway fell passionately in love with Esme''s elder sister, Camilla, and promised to rebuild his ancestral home, Rosindell, for her. But the war changes everything and Devlin returns to England to find that Camilla is engaged to someone else. Angry and vengeful, he marries Esme, who has been secretly in love with him for years. Esme tries to win Devlin''s heart by reviving the annual summer dance. But as the years pass she fears that Rosindell has a malign influence on those who live there, and the revelation of a shocking secret on the night of the dance at Rosindell tears her life apart. Decades later, it is she who must lay the ghosts of Rosindell to rest. Spanning the last century, Esme''s sTrade ReviewA fast-moving, complex story * The Times *A beautifully turned, compassionate novel. Judith Lennox's writing is so keenly honest it could sever heartstrings * Daily Mail *Completely unputdownable...a lovely, entrancing book * New Books magazine *A sensitive examination of love and loss by this master storyteller * Choice magazine *A gripping and intelligent romance * Good Book Guide *
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Headline Publishing Group Honeymoon Suite
Book Synopsis''[A] fun and fizzy romantic comedy'' says the Daily Mail. Wendy Holden, the number one bestselling queen of romantic comedy, returns with a wonderfully warm and witty tale, guaranteed to delight her legions of fans. ''With plenty of laughter, love, fun and characters you really care about, this is the perfect companion for a weekend spent curled up on the sofa'' Heat magazineWhen Nell is marooned at the altar, her feisty best friend Rachel says she''ll come with her on honeymoon instead. Why waste a week in a posh country hotel?So the duo, plus Rachel''s Agatha Christie-obsessed small daughter Juno, head for the hills and idyllic Edenville, on the edge of the beautiful Pemberton estate. Awaiting them is a cast of colourful characters from Jason the harassed hotel manager to the ruthless Angela, Director of HR. Not to mention the handsome Dylan, a bestselling writer on the run from his past. Nell doesn''t want to go back to London, so whTrade ReviewWith plenty of laughter, love, fun and a believable set of characters that you really care about, this colourful romp is the perfect companion for a lazy weekend spent curled up on the sofa * Heat *[A] fun and fizzy romantic comedy * Daily Mail *This charming novel will lift your spirits * Take A Break *
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Headline Publishing Group The Misfit An abandoned baby A damaged child A
Book SynopsisAn abandoned baby. A damaged child. Can Rebecca escape her broken past?Abandoned outside a hospital, baby Rebecca didn''t have a good start. She''s adopted, but her new father can''t warm to her, and her mother can''t succeed in turning the plain, unresponsive child into the little princess she longs for. When her adoptive mother dies, her greedy aunt takes her in, but hers is not a happy home, and soon Rebecca''s life is worse than ever. She longs to escape to the circus that visits her town, with its carefree life and freedom from her past - but will she ever find happiness?Trade ReviewPraise for Rosie's first novel, THE BAD APPLE: 'Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller - she'll make you cry, she'll make you laugh, but most of all you'll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top * Jeannie Johnson, author of THE REST OF OUR DAYS *Rosie deserves all her success. She is a talented storyteller and will go all the way to the top * Dee Williams *The tearjerker of the season...[a] heart-rending tale * Western Mail *A promising and well-drawn debut * Lancashire Evening Post *A good tearjerker...compelling * Reading Evening Post *A gifted writer... Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy * Nottingham Evening Post *A heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade * Northern Echo *Goodwin is a fabulous writer...she reels the reader in surprisingly quickly and her style involves lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable * Worcester Evening News *A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer * Bookseller *
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Headline Publishing Group The Queens Promise A fresh and gripping take on
Book SynopsisTHE QUEEN''S PROMISE by Sunday Times bestselling author Lyn Andrews sheds new light on the compelling story of Anne Boleyn and her first love, Henry Percy. Readers who enjoy the novels of Philippa Gregory, Jean Plaidy and Elizabeth Chadwick should be sure to read THE QUEEN''S PROMISE. Alluring Anne Boleyn knows she is required to use her charm to her advantage - and secure the status of her family at the Tudor court. She easily captivates the noblemen, most notably Henry Percy, future Earl of Northumberland and, hopeful of her father''s approval, Anne agrees to a secret betrothal. Controlling Cardinal Wolsey, though, will not countenance an alliance which could threaten his position. Exiled to the north, Henry is forced into a marriage of duty, whilst Anne''s fortunes reverse when she bewitches the King himself. Unwilling to be simply his mistress, Anne will settle for nothing but the throne. But great power brings even greater enemies, and Anne''s past
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Headline Publishing Group Kiss the Dead Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novels
Book SynopsisI knew without doubt that if any more of the vampires tried to attack us I''d kill them, too, regardless of apparent age, race, sex, or religious affiliations. I was an equal-opportunity executioner; I killed everybody.My name is Anita Blake and I am a vampire hunter and necromancer, as well as a US Marshal. So when a fifteen-year-old girl is abducted by vampires, it''s up to me to find her. And when I do, I''m faced with something I''ve never seen before: a terrifyingly ordinary group of people - kids, grandparents, soccer moms - all recently turned and willing to die to avoid serving their vampire master. And where there''s one martyr, I know there will be more... But even vampires have monsters that they''re afraid of. And I''m one of them...Trade Review'Hamilton remains one of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field' * Charlaine Harris *'Anita Blake is one of the most fascinating fictional heroines since Scarlett O'Hara' * Publishers Weekly *'What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel' * USA Today *'A hardcore guilty pleasure' * The Times *
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