Contemporary Fiction Books

Book SynopsisNo. 1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey blends passion and humour in a dazzling Regency-era novel in which a disastrous debutante becomes the toast of the town with a little help from a friend of the Prince Regent. Perfect for fans of Julia Quinn''s Bridgerton.A debutante with a secret. A rogue determined to win her heart. Threatened by powerful enemies, William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter Vanessa. When she comes of age William urges her to return to her mother in England to make her debut. Raised with all the advantages and freedom a boy would have, Vanessa doubts she can fit the mould of a proper young lady. Still, she agrees, determined to end the vendetta against her father. Lord Montgomery Townsend enjoys courting danger as he fixes potentially scandalous problems for the Prince Regent. Hiding out at the home of the Countess of KeTrade ReviewIf readers need to remember why they are Lindsey fans, she delivers every reason in this spinoff of One Heart to Win. She incorporates her signature captive/captor plotline with sassy dialogue, plenty of verbal sparring, lots of heat and a bit of humor, all in perfect proportions * Romantic Times *

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Book SynopsisBeautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny'' Josie Silver''Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstrings'' Holly Miller''A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope'' Miranda DickinsonLost:Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin. Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes.If found, please return to Sophie Williams.Sophie Williams has the perfect career and it''s all she needs to shut herself off from the rest of the world, and more importantly, the secrets of her past.Samuel McLaughlin is an open book. He lives for the present and life for him is his big Irish family and his friends.Against all expectation, Samuel breaks down the walls of Sophie''s ordered world and they spend the perfect week together, but when Sophie discovers Trade ReviewBeautifully observed, tender and genuinely funny. Readers are going to love it! * Josie Silver *Funny, original storytelling, an emotional rollercoaster packed with twists and turns that tugged at all my heartstringsA heartwarming, charming novel which had me falling in love and desperate to be part of their happy ending. -- Olivia BeirneAn evocative, warm and character-driven read that is truly memorable. * Woman & Home *A profoundly affecting, beautifully written story packed with heart and hope. -- Miranda DickinsonSophie and Sam's story was a gorgeous heart-breaking rollercoaster of a love story that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. -- Fiona HarperFans of authors Jojo Moves and Lucy Dillon will love this touching read from Emma Cooper. * Hello *An evocative, warm and character-driven read * Woman *While this is resolutely a romantic story, the lines of love between friends and family are explored with such depth and delicacy...Cooper creates characters that come alive with pathos and heart and humour. * Magic Radio *It's a tale to restore your belief in love conquering all... Witty and warm * Peterborough Evening Telegraph *Praise for THE SONGS OF US:A warm and touching novel about love and loss, and the healing power of family * Woman and Home *Poignant and beautifully written * Woman *[A] sweet, moving debut * Good Housekeeping *This is a very special book indeed: funny, powerful, heart-wrenching and so poignant. I have laughed and cried and cried . . . it reminded me to hold my family close and tell each of them how much I love them -- Jo ThomasThe Songs of Us is an emotional rollercoaster of a book that made me laugh and cry in equal measures. A tragically beautiful story of love and loss, family and hope. Emma Cooper has been swiftly added to my list of authors to read -- Fiona HarperQuirky, clever and original, this will break your heart, but put it back together again -- Katie Fforde

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Book SynopsisFrom the French Marian Keyes comes an uplifting novel of mothers and daughters, families and extraordinary friendships that will make you laugh and cry. For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and The Lido. ''The famous Grimaldi touch is a lightness of tone and style that takes your breath away'' Elle France ***A delightful slice of uplifting escapism*** CultureflyMaybe if she hadn''t lost her job, Anna would never have dreamed of being so impulsive.Or perhaps if Chloe wasn''t always having her heart broken, or if Lily was happy at school. But when Anna realises that her family is falling apart, only a grand, spontaneous gesture will do. Which is how Anna, Chloe and Lily find themselves squashed together in a campervan, on a mother-daughter road trip across Europe to reach the Northern Lights. The girls aTrade ReviewA delightful slice of uplifting escapism and a lovely gift for mums and daughters alike * Culturefly *Virginie takes us on a heartwarming, soul nourishing journey of love, life, family and friendship. Her writing is brimming with truth, humour and insight, capturing our hearts, imaginations and spirit for adventure -- Christina Bradley, author of THIRTY

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Book SynopsisA fun and flirty novel for fans of Emily Henry, Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey.Trade ReviewWhat a charming, warm, sexy gem of a novel. I couldn't put The Wedding Date down. I love a good romance and this delivered from the first page to the last... One of the best books I've read in a while -- Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of HungerWith sharp banter, a well-rounded cast of characters, and plenty of swoony scenes, Jasmine Guillory defends her position as one of the most exciting rom-com writers out there * Buzzfeed *There is so much to relate to and throughout the novel, there is a sharp feminist edge. Loved this one, and you will too -- Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling authorThe Wedding Date brims with personality. It's funny, deeply honest, and above all, truly swoony - the kind of all-consuming romance where you hold your breath with delight as two wonderful people start to find each other, like the best possible version of real life. We can't wait to read more from Jasmine Guillory -- Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan, bestselling authors of The Royal WeA swoony rom-com brimming with humor and charm * Entertainment Weekly *Guillory's debut is as enchanting as her characters-bright, bold, warm and wonderful. Even better, there's a proposal to rival any commercial that Madison Avenue can deliver * WashingtonPost.com *This novel reads like a truly contemporary contemporary romance in that the hero and heroine grapple with issues anyone dating today will relate to * NPR.com *Kudos to Guillory, whose lively dialogue is matched by her multifaceted characters * Essence Magazine *The novel is a light-hearted and quick read with fully drawn characters * Associated Press *A romance novel that will make you believe in happily ever afters * Nylon.com *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling rom-com, The Prenup! One of O, The Oprah Magazine''s ''22 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020'' and one of Goodreads''s ''28 of the Hottest Romances of 2020''!A heartfelt and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that''s perfect for fans of Sally Thorne and Christina Lauren.''The word charm is pretty much synonymous with Lauren Layne'' HypableCan guys and girls ever be just friends? According to Audrey Tate and Clarke West, absolutely. After all, they''ve been best friends since childhood without a single romantic entanglement. Clarke is the charming playboy Audrey can always count on and, knowing that the ever-loyal Audrey will never not play along with his strategy for dodging his matchmaking mother, announces he''s already engaged...to Audrey. But what starts out as a playful game between two best frie

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Book Synopsis ''Stories that start like delicate webs and finish like unbreakable wire traps'' Neil Gaiman Naomi Ishiguro''s fresh, magical and delightfully speculative short story collection merges the inventiveness of David Mitchell and the fairy-tale allure of Angela Carter to form its own powerful magic.Witness what happens when a space-obsessed child conjures up a vortex in his mother''s airing cupboard in Shearing Season. Watch unexpected possibilities open up in The Flat Roof when a musician makes friends with a flock of birds. Get lost in the world of The Rat Catcher where, finding himself potentially out of his depth when he is summoned to a decaying royal palace, a rat catcher is plunged into a battle for the throne of a ruined kingdom. In this stunning debut collection, the characters yearn for freedom and flight, and find their worlds transformed beyond their wildest imaginings.''NaoTrade ReviewAn imaginative collection full of wide eyed wonder and millennial wit * Sharlene Teo *Escape Routes sees Ishiguro find inventive and unexpected new ways to explore her themes of freedom, flight and individuality * Netgalley Reader Review, Shelf Indulgent Reader website *Ishiguro, daughter of the 2017 Nobel Laureate, is already being touted as a writer of rare talent herself * RTÉ Guide *A wide-ranging speculative short story collection from a striking new voice in fiction * Rabeea Saleem, ‘Fabulous February Books Out In The UK’, BookRiot website *All the emotional power comes from how these tired, stressed, anxious characters could be people that you pass on the street. They could be us * Chloe Walker, Culturefly website *It's whimsical, often melancholy tales are populated by people you feel you've met * Kimberley Ballard, SFX Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIf you love Julia Quinn''s Bridgerton, you''ll fall head over heels for the family at the heart of Sabrina Jeffries'' Duke Dynasty series!''Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!'' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorFrom New York Times bestselling author, and Queen of the sexy Regency romance, Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling series about an oft-widowed mother''s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . . For fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare.A series of stepfathers and a difficult childhood have left Fletcher ''Grey'' Pryde, 5th Duke of Greycourt, with a guarded heart, enviable wealth and the undeserved reputation of a rogue. He has little time for finding a wife, but when his mother is widowed again, fate throws the delight

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Book SynopsisIf you love Julia Quinn''s Bridgerton, you''ll fall head over heels for the family at the heart of Sabrina Jeffries'' Duke Dynasty series!''Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!'' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling authorFrom New York Times bestselling author, and Queen of the sexy Regency romance, Sabrina Jeffries comes a sparkling new series about an oft-widowed mother''s grown children, who blaze through society in their quest for the truth about their fathers . . . and in the process find that love just might conquer all . . . For fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Tessa Dare.''The women she writes are spirited, intelligent, devilish, brave, independent and politically and culturally savvy. They are true heroines'' BookpageChemistry is everything... A past kiss with Miss Olivia Norley should be barely a memory for MTrade ReviewQuick pacing, witty dialogue, and charmingly original characters set Jeffries' books apart * Publishers Weekly, starred review *Master storyteller Jeffries is at the top of her game * RT Book Reviews *Quick wit, lively repartee, and delicious sensuality drive the elaborate plot of this sinfully delightful addition to Jeffries's latest series * Library Journal, starred review *Witty banter, well defined characters, and a wonderful surfeit of breathtaking sensuality * Booklist *Lovely, poignant, and powerful * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book Synopsis** THE MEMORY BOX, THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM KATHRYN HUGHES, IS AVAILABLE NOW **A beautiful, page-turning and heartwrenching story of how hope can blossom in the ruins of tragedy and of the redeeming power of love. From No. 1 bestselling author of The Letter Kathryn Hughes.Winner Book of the Year in Prima magazine Big Book Awards ''Storytelling at its finest with characters that come alive and a plot that dances with intrigue. An absolutely first-class read that does not disappoint'' Prima''A gripping read'' Woman & Home_______Tara Richards was just a girl when she lost her mother. Years later when Tara receives a letter from a London solicitor its contents shake her to the core. Someone has left her a key to a safe deposit box. In the box lies an object that will change everything Tara thought she knew and lead

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Book SynopsisAll she wants is a better life...Born in Sunderland''s filthy, crime-ridden East End, Pearl Croft''s childhood is desperately troubled. When her violent, drunken father is killed in a fight and Pearl''s elder brothers are sent to prison, she is left to care for her baby brothers. Then Pearl''s mother brings a ''client'' to the house who has a penchant for little girls. Terrified and hurt, Pearl runs away from home and is found, feverish and near death, by Romany gypsies. But this is far from the end of her struggles. Years pass and as Pearl reaches womanhood she wonders if she will ever find happiness?Trade ReviewPraise for Rita Bradshaw's mesmerising novels: 'If you like gritty, rags-to-riches Northern sagas, you'll enjoy this - Family CircleA moving and gripping tale of love, loss and survival from one of the nation's favourite saga queens - Lancashire Evening PostAn emotional rollercoaster... It grabs your attention from page one - Sunderland EchoAll published writers have skill and creativity, but a few have more. It's called magic. I'm beginning to believe Bradshaw has it! - Historical Novels ReviewCould have been written by a young Catherine Cookson - Peterborough Evening TelegraphCatherine Cookson fans will enjoy discovering a new author who writes in a similar vein - Home and Family

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Book SynopsisIntroducing The Time Police, the brand-new series by international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor - an irresistible spinoff from the much-loved Chronicles of St Mary''s series. Perfect reading for fans of Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde. ''The best way to describe this book: lots of fun'' British Fantasy Society''Inventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series'' CultureflyA long time ago in the future, the secret of time travel became known to all. Unsurprisingly, the world nearly ended. There will always be idiots who want to change history.Enter the Time Police. An all-powerful, international organisation tasked with keeping the timeline straight. At all costs. Their success is legendary. The Time Wars are over. But now they must fight to save a very different future - tTrade ReviewInventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series * Culturefly *Inventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series * British Fantasy Society *Another wonderfully imaginative story, filled with warmth, humour and bureaucratic ineptitude . . . reading Jodi's books is like the feeling you get snuggling down in a duvet with a lovely hot cup of tea on hand * SFF World *The humour is very Pratchettian * SciFi Pulse *I think I might have a few books to add to my ever-growing backlog! * Espresso Coco *A very engaging read, light-hearted yet still meaty, an enjoyable romp through time! * Short Book and Scribes *Takes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in * Publishers Weekly (on Just One Damned Thing...) *

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Book SynopsisNow in print for the very first time, this unmissable collection brings together seven short stories from the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary''s series, and one special guest tale from somewhere completely different. **Includes brand-new St Mary''s short story When Did You Last See Your Father? and original introductions from the author**From riotous misbehaviour in Victorian London to ingenious feats of scientific invention (powdered water - just add water!), and from a chaotic Nativity play starring a vengeful Angel Gabriel to an illegal expedition to Mars, Jodi Taylor knows how to spin a good yarn. ---Christmas Past The Farrells are together at last for their first St Mary''s Christmas, a time of riotous misbehaviour and the traditional illegal Christmas jump - this time to Victorian London.Battersea Barricades A glimpse into the past of some of your St Mary''s favourites characterTrade ReviewTakes readers on a carnival ride through laughter and tears with a bit of time travel thrown in - Publishers Weekly (on Just One Damned Thing...)

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Book Synopsis''Is it possible to marry a book? Because Polite Society is so funny, smart, sophisticated, and captivating, you just want to spend your whole life with it. It was love at first sight from the very first page'' Kevin Kwan, author of CRAZY RICH ASIANSAnia Khurana is beautiful, clever and in need of entertainment. She''s wrapped Delhi society around her little finger, and now her creativity requires a new vista. Then she finds love for her spinster aunt, rescuing her from a life watching Masterchef.Hugely satisfied with her first success as a matchmaker, Ania selects her friend Dimple for her next quest. But good intentions can go awry, and when a handsome suitor arrives from America, Ania discovers that when you aim to please the human heart, things seldom go to plan. ''Witty, smart, compelling'' Kamila Shamsie, author of Home FireTrade ReviewWitty, smart, compelling * Kamila Shamsie *A deep and utter treat: a sly, witty Delhi reinvention of Emma. Rao writes like Vikram Seth's naughty younger brother and I want to have cocktails and gossip with him at once * Patrick Gale *The only way to write an Austentatious novel * Financial Times *A bitingly funny version of Austen's Emma. . . . Could have been titled Crazy Rich Indians * South China Morning Post *

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Book SynopsisBestselling author Lyn Andrews'' unputdownable saga ANGELS OF MERCY is perfect for fans of Kate Thompson and Kitty Neale.Twins Kate and Evvie are navigating love and heartbreak. But their toughest challenge is yet to come . . . Blue-eyed, blond-haired, full of smiles and sweetness, even as babies twins Kate and Evvie Greenway captured the hearts of Liverpool''s Scotland Road slumlands. But now they are almost adults the two girls find that being pleasant, popular and blessed with a loving family that isn''t quite enough. For they''ve both fallen for men who will break their youthful hearts . . .But these sorrows are nothing compared to the tragedies that await them, and so many others, when the Great War breaks out. Determined to do their part, Kate and Evvie sign up for nursing training and are despatched to the Front, a terrible world far from their homes. Can anything - hope, love or the bond that has always united the sisters - survive all tTrade ReviewPraise for Lyn Andrews' unforgettable sagas: 'Her mix of Irish and Liverpool backdrops have won this strong saga writer an assured place in the Sunday Times top 10...she's great! - BooksellerA compelling read - Woman's OwnThe Catherine Cookson of Liverpool - Northern EchoAn outstanding storyteller - Woman's WeeklyGutsy... A vivid picture of a hard-up, hard-working community...will keep the pages turning - Daily Express

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Book Synopsis''Perfect, feel-good fiction'' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you''ll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill''s books are guaranteed to make you smile:''Perfectly perfect in every way'' 5* reader review''You can''t go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book'' 5* reader review''A heartwarming read with all the feels'' 5* reader review''Another winner... I cannot wait for more'' 5* reader review''A riveting and comforting romance'' 5* reader reviewThere''s a thin line between love and hate. After making one bad decision too many, Brynn Turner heads home to Wildstone, hoping to make a fresh start and protect her heart from future mistakes. Having battled serious heaTrade ReviewIf you're picking up a Jill Shalvis book, you're in for a treatMy go-to read for humour and heartWill make you laugh and fall in love

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Book Synopsis''Perfect, feel-good fiction'' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you''ll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance! Jill''s books are guaranteed to make you smile:''You can''t go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book'' 5* reader review''A heartwarming read with all the feels'' 5* reader review''Another winner... I cannot wait for more'' 5* reader review''A riveting and comforting romance'' 5* reader reviewAfter a lifetime on the move, Ivy Snow is an expert in all things temporary. Now that she owns a successful taco truck in San Francisco and an apartment to call home, Ivy''s reinvented life is on solid ground. She''s guarded against anything that can rock it - like the realities of her past and a man like Kel Trade ReviewIf you're picking up a Jill Shalvis book, you're in for a treatMy go-to read for humour and heartWill make you laugh and fall in love

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Book Synopsis''Perfect, feel-good fiction'' Sarah Morgan on The Lemon SistersIf you love Holly Martin, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber, you''ll LOVE Jill Shalvis and her irresistible trademark gift for humour, warmth and romance!Jill''s books are guaranteed to make you smile:''You can''t go wrong with a Jill Shalvis book'' 5* reader review''A heartwarming read with all the feels'' 5* reader review''Another winner... I cannot wait for more'' 5* reader review''A riveting and comforting romance'' 5* reader reviewNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis does it once again with a heartfelt story of family, forgiveness, and secrets that have the power to change the course of more than one life.When Maze returns to Wildstone for the wedding of her estranged bff and the sister of her heart, it''s also a reunion of a once ragtag teTrade ReviewIf you're picking up a Jill Shalvis book, you're in for a treatMy go-to read for humour and heartWill make you laugh and fall in love

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Book SynopsisWhat do you do when you're left with a large house? Fill it of course... A wry, warm novel of life, love and loneliness - perfect for readers of Nina Stibbe, Katherine Heiny and Andrew Sean GreerTrade ReviewExploring identity, creativity and second chances, Russo's midlife drama is wise, tender and surprising * Mail on Sunday *Brimming with...pure affection * The New York Times Book Review *Funny, sharp, and artistic...A wonderful book flanked with irony, perversity, Rear Window voyeurism, and women who understand the task of reinvention, Super Host is a case study of what we talk about when we talk about success * Lit Hub *In Russo's charming and poignant debut...the author writes with warm sympathy and humour. A treat for fans of Nick Hornby and Tom Perrotta * Kirkus *This is the compulsively readable story of Bennett, a once-famous artist now divorced and impoverished, who lives in his garden studio and spies on his tenants through the windows. Super Host is hilarious, and touching, too; Kate Russo is a terrific storyteller. * Claire Messud *I gobbled up Super Host, Kate Russo's smart, funny, and surprising first novel. She writes with such a generous and insightful eye about love, loneliness and artistic ambition, and has redrawn the lines that connect people in fiction through the most modern and unlikely of settings, the home share. * Jess Walter *Kate Russo's debut Super Host is pure delight-smart, fun, poignant, and deeply satisfying. I loved it * Lily King *Super Host isn't just a charming, compulsively readable, romantically suspenseful novel about a lonely man who gets himself emotionally enmeshed with a series of short-term tenants. Kate Russo's wise and funny debut also has a lot to say about the courage it takes to start over in the middle of your life. It's a joy from start to finish. * Tom Perrotta *

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Book SynopsisThe war taught her to fight. The children taught her to hope...From the USA Today bestselling author, The Schoolteacher of Saint Michel is a heartrending and deeply moving story of love, hope and friendship in World War II. This exquisitely beautiful novel is perfect for readers of The Postmistress, Lilac Girls and The Girl from Vichy.'My darling girl, I need you to find someone for me . . .'France, 1942. At the end of the day, the schoolteacher releases her pupils. She checks they have their identity passes, and warns them not to stop until the German guards have let them through the barrier that separates occupied France from Free France. As the little ones fly across the border and into their mothers' arms, she breathes a sigh of relief. No one is safe now. Not even the children.Berkshire, present day. A letter left to her by her beloved late grandmother Gigi takes Hannah Stone on a journey deep into the heart of thTrade ReviewAn emotional, beautifully constructed read. I especially loved the way the clues from the past and present slowly knitted together, answering the questions that had been missing their answers for so long -- Jill Mansell, author of It Started with a SecretGripping, at times heartbreaking, but ultimately uplifting, I found this beautifully written novel impossible to put down -- Katie Fforde, author of A Springtime AffairAn engaging tale of courage and friendship. The setting in the French countryside is lush and summery. A triumph! -- Gill Paul, author of The Secret WifeI gorged on cherries and slices of rich history in this beautifully worked tale of bravery, woven into the reality of a time we can't forget -- Mandy Robotham, author of The Secret MessengerThe Schoolteacher of Saint-Michel really draws the reader in. The storytelling is masterful, as are all the subtle touches that convey the sense of place; and, as with Nancy Moon, the bedrock is Sarah's nuanced, unsentimental portrayal of warm, compassionate female friendships -- Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of The Library at the Edge of the World

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Book SynopsisThe Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon is really special. It''s the Dear Mrs. Bird or the Eleanor Oliphant of its time. Such a book! --Katie FfordeBegin a journey in the footsteps of the mysterious Nancy Moon, and piece together the secrets of one extraordinary long-lost summer...To unravel the story of that long-lost summer, she had to follow the thread...Florence Connelly is broken-hearted; her beloved grandmother has just died and her marriage has collapsed. But things change when she opens a box of vintage 1960s dress patterns, discovered inside her grandmother''s wardrobe. Inside each pattern packet is a fabric swatch, a postcard from Europe and a faded photograph of a young woman wearing the hand-made dress. Why did Flo''s grandmother never speak of this mysterious woman--Nancy Moon?Her life in tatters, Flo decides to remake Nancy''s

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Book Synopsis''I absolutely lovedit - what a wise, brilliant book - so well observed on families and love and the secrets we keep.'' RACHAEL LUCAS, author of The State of Grace***** ''I wish I could buy a ticket and visit Polperran . . . A wonderfully sweet and authentic reminder of what we should treasure in life'' Meggy, Chocolate''n''Waffles***** ''Lived up to all my expectations and more. I could not stop reading . . . Lovely, touching, compelling'' Sophie, Book Drunk Sophie***** ''It''s only right that you do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this book . . . Touching and heartwarming'' Karen, Books and Me***** ''A novel that just felt like a literary warm hug. The world needs more kindness especially just now, and this is the perfect book'' Netgalley reviewerTrade Review'I absolutely loved it - what a wise, brilliant book - so well observed on families and love and the secrets we keep.' * RACHAEL LUCAS ****** 'I wish I could buy a ticket and visit Polperran . . . A wonderfully sweet and authentic reminder of what we should treasure in life' * Meggy, Chocolate'n'Waffles Blog ****** 'Lived up to all my expectations and more. I could not stop reading . . . Lovely, touching, compelling' * Sophie, Book Drunk Sophie ****** 'It's only right that you do yourselves a favour and treat yourself to this book . . . Touching and heartwarming' * Karen, Books and Me ****** 'A novel that just felt like a literary warm hug. The world needs more kindness especially just now, and this is the perfect book' * NETGALLEY ****** 'Reminded me of Rosamund Pilcher's novels . . . I can't recommend it enough' * NETGALLEY ****** 'At the top of my book buying gift list for friends & family . . . Loved it!' * AMAZON *

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Book Synopsis''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ An absolute joy to read. A book for anyone who is in love, has loved or been loved''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Oh my gosh... It was so romantic and funny and real and relatable. I loved every page. That ending is amazing. Highly recommend''''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This is such a beautiful love story. Such a great cast of characters. Thoroughly entertaining''_________________________Can the love of a lifetime be saved in one night?Pippa Gallagher is rushed in to hospital following a traffic accident. As she lies unconscious, pictures of the past flash through her mind. The day she met Steve Gallagher, the man who would become the love of her life. The heartbreak she felt tonight as she got into her car, her eyes blurry from tears.Meanwhile Steve sits at her bedside, his eyeTrade ReviewWonderfully romantic -- KEIRA KNIGHTLEYBeautifully tender and life-affirming -- TOM ALLENRelatable. Funny. Heartbreaking. Glorious -- DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITEWitty, tender and compulsively readable! -- DIANA GABALDON, bestselling author of OUTLANDERHilarious and heartbreaking -- SARA PASCOECaptivating. I loved it -- REBECCA HALLThis drowns in love. Beautiful -- SIOBHÁN MCSWEENEY

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Book SynopsisA small town divided by prejudice. A family torn apart. A secret that won''t remain silent.Read the magnificent new novel from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author. ''Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one'' Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh ''A powerful novel of our time'' Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Kelly''Sensitively written yet unflinching... Taut, compelling and moving'' Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, Platinum magazine1965. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, a Black man, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who Trade ReviewDiane Chamberlain is loved by readers everywhere: 'My heart was in my mouth as I raced through the final chapters of this powerful novel. Compelling, important, devastating: you have to read this one -- Clare MackintoshThe Last House on the Street is a powerful novel of our time, both a searing indictment of racism and the power of humankind and a page-turning thriller -- Cathy KellyDiane Chamberlain is at her absolute best. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage. The Last House on the Street is, without doubt, her masterpiece -- Sally HepworthA taut, edge-of-your-seat tale. As compelling as it is important, the novel's focus . . . will make The Last House on the Street a favorite amongst book clubs everywhere -- Chandler BakerGripping. A deft exploration of long-hidden and quietly explosive truths * Sunday Express *Will be loved by anyone who enjoys reading -- Jodi PicoultI couldn't put it down -- Susan LewisWill keep you guessing right up to the end * Stylist *Impossible to stop thinking about * Heat *

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Book SynopsisWhat if the only person you can trust is the LAST person you should?A well-loved and gripping read from the Sunday Times bestselling author about rumours and old ghosts...** DON''T MISS THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET, THE NEW NOVEL FROM DIANE CHAMBERLAIN **Struggling TV reporter Carmen Perez is desperate. Her career is crumbling, and everyone around her doubts her ability to cope.Then Jeff Cabrio arrives - a mysterious stranger who claims he can douse the small town''s spreading wildfires by making it rain.The town has no choice but to trust him, but it''s clear he''s running from something much darker. All Carmen has to do is uncover his secret and the story she craves is hers.Exposing the truth might save Carmen''s career, but the consequences could be devastating...Unlock the secrets you''ll love to discover with Diane Chamberlain, the storyteller beloved of re

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Book Synopsis''What if the person you trusted most was HIDING something from you?__________ Totally amazing...so powerful and beautifully written. I love Diane''s writing'' Cathy Kelly''I completely LOVED this book'' Jane Green__________A classic gripping read from the Sunday Times bestselling author, of intrigue and buried secrets...Held responsible for the terrible tragedy of September 1973, Rachel Huber knows her return to the small Pennsylvania town of Reflection, twenty years after she left, is not at all welcome.Time may have moved on but the town''s opinion of Rachel has not. People continue to blame her for her part in that day''s horrific events and, having returned to look after her grandmother, it suits Rachel to keep herself to herself.But Reflection is a town where secrets shimmer beneath the surface, and Rachel''s arrival acts as a catalyst for long-buried truths to co

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Book SynopsisAmbitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige... A gripping page-turner, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty''s Big Little Lies.''More than a touch of Liane Moriarty''s Big Little Lies'' OBSERVERHow far would you go to protect your child''s future?In the peaceful, privileged community of Crystal, Colorado, a group of close friends are raising their families in harmony.Until one day, news begins to spread that a ''gifted school'' will be opening its doors in their town. There are only a few places, and the competition will be ferocious.As parents and children begin to compete, cracks start to show in their picturesque community as long-buried secrets threaten to detonate under the pressure...Praise for The Gifted School:''Snapping Trade Review'A funny and perceptive account of a dilemma that is being played out all over the globe... more than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' * The Observer *If you loved the shananigans of the pushy parents in TV hit Big Little Lies you'll love this scorching novel . . . bitingly dark' * Peterborough Telegraph *Relevant and relatable * i paper *

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'Hypnotic' New York Times'A gripping, full-throttle page-turner' Miranda Cowley Heller, bestselling author of The Paper PalaceDaphne Larsen-Hall has every reason to believe that her life as an artist in a luxury Miami house with her surgeon husband, Brantley, and their children, will carry on forever.But Luna - the world's first Category 6 hurricane - changes everything. With Brantley missing, and their finances abruptly cut off, the family find themselves in a vast shelter for the displaced a thousand miles from home.As days turn into weeks, the Larsen-Halls confront losses and circumstances they never imagined, and a world changed beneath their feet. But when tensions in the shelter reach a breaking point, and shocking truths threaten to tear her family apart, Daphne's resilience is put to the ultimate test.'Tense, claustrophobic, and all too imaginable' Diane Chamberlain'Riveting' Mary Beth KeanePraise for Bruce Holsinger's The Gifted School:'More than a touch of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies' Observer 'An incisive inspective of privilege, race and class' New York Times 'Snapping with tension, this is a book for our times' Shari Lapena 'Exposes how easily a mix of good intentions, self-delusions and minor sins can escalate' The New Yorker

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Book Synopsis''Addictive'' Stylist''Sultry'' Elle''Shimmers with suspense'' Daily Mail''Sizzling'' EsquireSummer in Paris. Leah, bored of tedious dead-end jobs, is intrigued to spot a job advert posted by the famous author Michael Young: ''Writer Seeks Assistant''.After an unconventional interview, Michael invites Leah to spend summer in the south of France with his family. But as she begins her work transcribing his diaries of his debauched youth in 1960s Soho, the lines of past and present, truth and deceit, begin to blur, and Leah has to question what it is that Michael really sees in her.A novel that challenges us to both question what we see, and what others see in us. ''A devastatingly compelling new voice in literary fiction'' Louise O''Neill''Devastatingly witty, compulsively readable . . . like Sally Rooney meeting Martin Amis in PariTrade ReviewTense and sultry... addictive... With a complicated love triangle, glamorous settings, a cast of enigmatic characters and a mystery that will keep you guessing right until the end, it's a genuinely thrilling summer holiday read * Stylist *For fans of Naoise Dolan's Exciting Times, this is a sultry antidote to our Groundhog Year * Elle 'Dazzling Debuts' *A sultry novel that shimmers with suspense and a strong sense of period and time * Daily Mail *A smart and sticky exploration of memory, class, ambition and desire -- Chloë AshbyIf your hopes of heading to Provence this summer are looking in jeopardy, Francesca Reece's sizzling summer debut is a one way ticket to the South of France . . . As the title suggests, it's a story about the ways men and women watch one another, and the things we project onto people when we're only seeing what we want to see * Esquire *Unsettling, addictive, and razor-sharp, Francesca Reece is a devastatingly compelling new voice in literary fiction -- Louise O'NeillA sultry, summery book . . . devastatingly witty, compulsively readable . . . like Sally Rooney meeting Martin Amis in Paris -- Francine Toon, author of PINESet to rule the literary summer * Sunday Times Style *Voyeur is a salty, sultry exploration of desire and aspiration. It fractures fragile masculinity and illuminates the traces of the past in the present. It is wry, funny and wild, yet warns us of the dangers of a singular narrative and shows us the importance of being the protagonist of your own story -- Jessica Andrews, author of SALTWATERFrom Paris to the South of France, with narrative strands that wind beautifully through London's Soho and the hot streets of Athens, Voyeur seems as though it may be your standard airport novel: scandals in sunny climes. But Francesca Reece's stirring debut is much more than the sum of its wanderlust parts * Harper's Bazaar *A smart and atmospheric debut, VOYEUR explores class, memory and the male gaze * Big Issue North *A gripping debut * Irish Examiner *An idyllic villa by the sea in the south of France is the setting for much of VOYEUR, a smart debut novel from Francesca Reece * The Gloss *

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Book Synopsis''A full-throated song of praise. I loved it'' Sherman AlexieIreland, 1959. Young Christopher Hurley is a tinker, a Pavee gypsy, who roams with his father and extended family from town to town, carrying all their worldly possessions in their wagons. Christy carries with him a burden of guilt as well: his mother''s death in childbirth.The wandering life is the only one Christy has ever known, but when his grandfather dies, everything changes. His father decides to settle briefly, in a town, where Christy and his cousin can receive proper schooling. But still, always, they are treated as outsiders.As Christy struggles with his new classmates, he starts to question who he is and where he belongs. But then the discovery of an old newspaper photograph, and a long-buried secret, changes his life for ever.Trade ReviewA poignant and magical tale -- Keith DonohueA deeply moving and elegiac look at a vanishing culture. Told in Christy's vernacular but often poetic first-person voice,THE OUTSIDE BOY is gorgeously written and an implicit celebration of Irish storytelling * Booklist *Some of the greatness of Angela's Ashes dampens these pages, maybe as much as is possible for an author for whom this is fiction, not memoir. Beautifully crafted scenes and characters keep the pages turning * Historical Novel Society *

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Book Synopsis''Rich and intricately drawn... luminous prose'' Carolyn ParkhurstAfter the birth of her daughter Emma, the usually resilient Majella finds herself feeling isolated and exhausted. Then, at her childhood home, Majella discovers the diary of her maternal ancestor Ginny, and is shocked to read a story of murder in her family history.With the famine upon her, Ginny Doyle fled from Ireland to America, but not all of her family made it. What happened during those harrowing years, and why does Ginny call herself a killer? Is Majella genetically fated to be a bad mother, despite the fierce tenderness she feels for her baby?Determined to uncover the truth of her heritage and her own identity, Majella sets out to explore Ginny''s past - and discovers surprising truths about her family and ultimately, herself.Trade ReviewWonderfully written, with strong, compelling characters, it is a deeply satisfying combination of sweeping historical saga and modern family drama, a gentle reminder of the ever-reaching influence of family, both near and far - BooklistThis extraordinary novel reminds us how motherhood can make us feel as though we are coming undone while also being remade. Majella and Ginny navigate motherhood with a fierce love that propels the story forward with intense strength. Brilliant, vulnerable and intense, The Crooked Branch pierced my heart and paused my breath

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Book SynopsisOne photo. Seven friends. And a strange face, none of them recognise.I loved it - a classy and clever subversion of a country house mystery Harriet Tyce** A Sunday Times crime book of the month**''The end, when it comes, is as unexpected and smart as it gets'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I was kept up all night'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW''I loved this book, and read the whole thing in two sittings'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEWA group of old friends gather at a remote Scottish castle, one last weekend before Georgie''s wedding. Down at the loch, they take a group photo - but what they see stops them cold.Because there''s a stranger behind them.None of them saw him, and nobody knows where he went. They''re miles from the nearest town. Where did he come from, and where did he go?<Trade ReviewA chilling drama * Sunday Times *All is not as it seems in this classy, clever mystery -- Harriet TyceSinister and atmospheric, peeling back the superficial veneers of friendship to reveal the darker truths that lurk beneath. -- Chris BrookmyreTense, mesmerising and heartbreaking, I was truly gripped -- Susi HollidayA psychological thriller with both depth and drive, Down By The Water is a gripping mystery. * Nathan Ripley *Down by the Water is a dark and twisty tale of female friendship that commands your attention from start to finish. Elle Connel is a novelist at the top of her game. * Claire L. Heuchan *Elle Connel picks away the veneer of old friendships in this sinister and compelling tale of sorrow, secrets, and betrayal. * E. S. Thomson *

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Book Synopsis''Glorious! Glamorous, feisty women living through shifting times. Wonderful escapism'' TRACY REESFrom the top ten bestselling author of The Glorious Guinness Girls, a stunning new novel of secrets, scandals and passions which follows the three enigmatic Guinness sisters, set in Ireland and London in the fascinating 1930s. ''An utterly captivating insight into these fascinating women and the times they lived in ... it''s an absolute page-turner'' Irish Independent ''Fans of Downton Abbey will adore this, and it would be surprising if the book weren''t made into a luscious mini-series'' The Sunday Times on The Glorious Guinness GirlsAs Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh - the three privileged Guinness sisters, darlings of society in Dublin and London - settle into becoming wives and mothers, they quickly discover that their gilded upbringing could Trade ReviewPraise for The Glorious Guinness Girls: 'A bright, pacy, readable account of the early lives of these extraordinary women . . . fans of Downton Abbey will adore this * Sunday Times *A must for all Downton Abbey fans, The Glorious Guinness Girls is a gorgeous book, a captivating tale about a young girl caught up in the lifestyle of a family that continues to fascinate - the Guinness Family. A joy to read * Swirl and Thread *A captivating and page-turning novel about a fascinating family. Fantastic -- Sinead MoriartyIf, like me, you have binge-watched Bridgerton then this book is bound to be your cup of tea * Scribbles by Kat *The Glorious Guinness Girls has already been compared, and rightly so, to Downton Abbey. The two share a delicious comfort-blanket quality, only in the book's case, you do not need to wait until Sunday evenings before availing of its escapist properties. The story combines the intimacy of a family drama, set against the most opulent of backdrops, with sweeping historical themes. The tragic fragility of so many of the Guinness Girls' set - that ability to burn bright, but burn fast, is perfectly captured here * Irish Independent *

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Book Synopsis''Clever, cunning, and diabolical in the best possible way. Anyone longing for a good old-fashioned thrill need look no further'' Ann PatchettCelebrated, bestselling, elusive...who is Maud Dixon?Florence Darrow wants to be a writer. Correction: Florence Darrow IS going to be a writer. Fired from her first job in publishing, she jumps at the chance to be assistant to the celebrated Maud Dixon, the anonymous bestselling novelist. The arrangement comes with conditions - high secrecy, living in an isolated house in the countryside. Before long, the two of them are on a research trip to Morocco, to inspire the much-promised second novel. Beach walks, red sunsets and long, whisky-filled evening discussions...win-win, surely? Until Florence wakes up in a hospital, having narrowly survived a car crash.How did it happen - and where is Maud Dixon, who was in the car with her? Florence feels she may hTrade ReviewHer tale of double identity, a satirical switchback, is hugely entertaining * The Times *A fast-paced and endlessly enjoyable mystery * Woman & Home *Sharp, unpredictable and enormously entertaining * Washington Post *A wickedly fun study in deception, secrets, striving and longing. Andrews's stylish, intricate debut novel showcases deft prose and expert use of tone and atmosphere * ShelfAwareness *Stylish and sharp, with wicked hairpin turns, WHO IS MAUD DIXON is part Patricia Highsmith, part All About Eve and pure fun * Maria Semple *Clever, cunning, and diabolical in the best possible way. Anyone longing for a good old-fashioned thrill need look no further * Ann Patchett *Alexandra Andrews' astonishing debut novel glides and glitters like a snake in Moroccan sunlight. Smoothly written, nimbly plotted (boldly, too: this novel takes chances, not prisoners) - yet also buzzing with an irresistible intensity and relish * A J Finn *Who Is Maud Dixon? has enough twists and turns to make you dizzy for a week. Dizzy with joy! By the end of the book you'll start wondering if author Alexandra Andrews might be a murderer herself. * James Patterson *Captivating debut! WHO IS MAUD DIXON is a beautifully written literary thriller with a sumptuous Moroccan setting. What's not to love? Brava, Alexandra Andrews! * Elin Hilderbrand *Fans of psychological thrillers like Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr. Ripley" will love Andrews' debut novel. . . . the story is full of twists and turns that will leave you hooked * Harlan Coben *

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Book Synopsis''A gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller'' EMMA STONEX''A captivating story of women''s power, love and secrets'' LARA PRESCOTT''Compelling, atmospheric. It''s BRILLIANT'' MARIAN KEYESONE WOMAN KNOWS THE TRUTH. CAN YOU TRUST HER TO TELL IT?Laura flies to her parents'' homeland for the defence case of her life. Facing trial is Marija Popa, ''the Black Widow''; a constant at her husband''s side until the day his people rose up and executed him. Beautiful and beguiling, Marija insists she knew nothing of her husband''s dark affairs. For Laura, the case has a personal meaning. Her mother has never spoken of the horrors she witnessed under the old regime, and remains a shadow of the woman she used to be. As Laura prepares for the trial, she realises that to find the truth, she must enter the web of the dictator''s wife. But what secrets lie within?A BBC 2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK.THE NEW EUROPEAN''S BEST FICTION PICK OF THE YEAR 2022. ----------''Richly imagined'' THE TIMES''Demands to be devoured in one sitting'' GLAMOUR''Magnificent'' CHARLOTTE PHILBY''A gripping and moving debut'' HARLAN COBEN''Fascinating, atmospheric, utterly gripping'' LIZ HYDER''Spellbinding'' JANE SHEMILT''Darkly compelling''STYLIST''Thrilling and remarkably assured'' NEW EUROPEAN''The ending left me breathless'' LARA PRESCOTT''Atmospheric, claustrophobic and so elegantly written'' ELLERY LLOYD''Engrossing, evocative, chillingly claustrophobic'' KAREN HAMILTON''A darkly atmospheric, rich, compulsive and page-turning read'' KATE HAMER''A remarkable new talent'' ANTHONY HOROWITZ''Sumptuously written. One of the most compelling literary debuts of the year'' GLAMOUR''Excellent, immersive'' HARRIET TYCE** Coming soon from Freya Berry: THE BIRDCAGE LIBRARY **Trade ReviewA gripping, intelligent, utterly-of-the-moment thriller -- EMMA STONEX, bestselling author of The LamplightersA remarkable new talent -- ANTHONY HOROWITZ, bestselling author of A Line to KillThis book is magnificent -- CHARLOTTE PHILBY, bestselling author of A Double LifeA captivating story of women's power, love and secrets. As timely and profound as it is unforgettable. The ending left me breathless -- LARA PRESCOTT, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We KeptA gripping and moving debut from a talent to watch -- HARLAN COBENA fascinating exploration of absolute power, female agency and the complexities of complicity. Atmospheric, claustrophobic and so elegantly written -- ELLERY LLOYDA darkly atmospheric, rich, compulsive and page-turning read -- KATE HAMEROne of the most original debuts I have read -- DAISY GOODWINExcellent. Horrifying and immersive with strong characterisation and atmosphere -- HARRIET TYCEA thrilling novel -- OLIVIA VINALL

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Book SynopsisThis inspirational, uplifting story from Robert Bailey is heart-breaking and ultimately uplifting, showing us all that it is never too late to live a wonderful life...Four rounds. Four heroes. Four life-changing lessons.''A celebration of faith, family and the human spirit, The Golfer''s Carol is a page-turning story of love and second chances that is sure to become a classic'' Winston Groom, author of Forrest GumpWhen Randy Clark wakes up on his 40th birthday, he''s going to go to work, eat the steak dinner his wife prepared him, blow out the candles on his birthday cake. . . And then he''s going to kill himself. With his dreams of a professional golf career long gone, his marriage struggling after the death of his son, and facing financial ruin, Randy has no other option to help his family but to jump off a bridge, and to let the life insurance company Trade ReviewPacked with heart and with hope, golf needed a Christmas classic, and now it has one * Tom Coyne, New York Times bestselling author of A Course Called Ireland *The Golfer's Carol is that rarest of books-one you will read and keep for yourself, while purchasing multiple copies for friends * Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Noticer *A celebration of faith, family, and the human spirit, The Golfer's Carol is a page-turning story of love and second chances that is sure to become a classic * Winston Groom, author of Forrest Gump *A hymn to the heroes of golf and a moving fable about what is most important-and enduring-to learn from the game. The moral rings clear: It's never too late to have a Wonderful Life. * James Dodson, author of Ben Hogan: An American Life *A fun, fast read, this novel kind of sneaks its wisdom up on you. I thought it splendid * Homer Hickam, author Rocket Boys *

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Book SynopsisThirty bold steps. One year. Is Nina ready? --------''Fresh, touching... So good!'' JANE FALLON''Feelgood, uplifting storytelling at its best'' SHEILA O''FLANAGAN''A treat!'' LAUREN BRAVO--------Nina Mistry is at rock bottom. She''s just broken up with the love of her life. Her friends are moving on. Her career is tanking. Oh, and she just turned thirty in a prison cell. But her night in prison might change everything. It''s there that she comes across a tatty little self-help book promising to change her life. The book presents her with a question: can she find thirty things she loves about herself? Sceptical but curious, the journalist in Nina can''t resist a challenge. And so begins a radical journey: to accept her flaws and find love.Thirty bold steps. One year. Are you ready? Discover THE novel that your best friend wants you to Trade Review'So good! Funny, fresh, touching. I'm completely in love with Nina' * Jane Fallon *'It may take an impromptu night in a prison cell to kickstart Nina's journey, but it's one we can all learn from' * Glamour *'Just brilliant. I want to give it to every woman I know' * Nimco Ali *'I absolutely loved this book . . . Witty, relatable and heartwarming' * Emma Gannon *'Felt like a big, warm hug! Filled with lots of gems, heartfelt moments and plenty of LOLs. I rooted for Nina all the way' * Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? *'Funny, life-affirming - a treat!' * Lauren Bravo *'Funny and charming' * Pandora Sykes *'I adored everything about this hilarious, clever, uplifting novel!Uproariously funny and tenderly touching, it is the perfectantidote for today's stressful world' * Lori Nelson Spielman *'A charming novel. I loved spending time with Nina, Meera, Rupa, Auntie Trish and the whole gang. Typical Sagittarius' * Nell Frizzell *'Witty, warm and, most of all, brave and important' * Catherine Gray *'It is PERFECT - funny and charming and moving all in one . . . I honestly believe everyone will be touched by Nina's story . . . I loved it!' * Harriet Minter *'A heart-warming and uplifting read, exactly what we all need right now . . . This is going to fly!' * Nikki May *'A perfect read . . . Warm, witty and a little bit woo-woo, it's impossible not to root for Nina' * Red *'An uplifting, inspiring read' * Woman’s Own *'Brilliant, clever and funny . . . The self-love and empowerment story we all need. I'm already recommending it to all of my friends!' * Beth Reekles, author of ‘The Kissing Booth’ series and Love, Locked Down *'Heart-warming, affirming . . . An ideal read' * Megan Jayne Crabbe *'Funny, relatable and full of lessons we all need' * Fabulous *'Relatable Nina's rollercoaster ride is entertaining' * Daily Mail *'Heartwarming . . . [a] warm, witty story' * Stylist *

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Book SynopsisFOURTEEN DAYS, THREE SISTERS AND THE MOTHER OF ALL LIES''Radhika has the ability to create characters who make us laugh while pulling on our heartstrings. This book is a joy'' Jane Fallon''A heartwarming novel'' Sheila O''Flanagan''Whip-smart, laugh out loud hilarious, and has so much heart'' Beth Reekles-----Reeva Mehta is thriving. Consumed in her career as one of London''s top divorce lawyers, she doesn''t bat an eyelid when her mum calls to tell her that her dad is dead. Because he''s been dead since she was five . . . hasn''t he?If finding out her dad was alive - until last week - wasn''t bad enough, his last request was for his daughters to spend fourteen days in mourning at his house. Which means Reeva must spend a fortnight stuck with the people who betrayed her when she needed them the most - her sisters.Navigating her absent Bollywood megastar mother, newly deaTrade ReviewI absolutely LOVED I Wish We Weren't Related! It's hilariously funny, totally heartfelt and completely original - a perfect comedy about family, sisterhood and self-discovery. I learned so much about Hindu culture and really related to the stresses of dealing with difficult friendships, family drama and alopecia to boot. Radhika Sanghani is a huge talent! -- Laura Price, author of Single Bald FemaleA heartwarming novel about families and how to survive them -- Sheila O'Flanagan, bestselling author of Three Weddings and a ProposalI absolutely loved it! It was like a glorious warm hug of a book! -- Harriet MinterI Wish We Weren't Related is a knock-out. It's whip-smart, laugh out loud hilarious, and has so much heart and raw emotion that it keeps you gripped with every turn of the page. I adored every moment. This is one that will stay with you long after you finish reading! -- Beth ReeklesRadhika has the ability to create characters who make us laugh while pulling on our heartstrings. This book is a joy -- Jane Fallon

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times top 10 bestseller''Alison Weir makes Henry VIII''s story feel like it has never been told before... This novel will open your eyes and, at times, break your heart. By the end of it, I felt like I had met Henry for the first time'' Tracy BormanSix wives. One King. You know their stories. Now it''s time to hear his.Prince Harry is born the second son, his brother destined to rule. But Arthur''s untimely death sees Harry crowned King Henry of England.As Henry''s power and influence extends, so commences a lifelong battle between head and heart, love and duty. The fate of the Tudor dynasty depends on an heir, but his prayers for a son go unanswered.And the crown weighs heavy on a king with all but his one true desire...HENRY VIII. HIS STORY.Alison Weir''s most ambitious Tudor novel yet reveals the captivating story of a man who was by turns brilliant, romantic, and ruthless: the king who changed England forever.---PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR''S TUDOR FICTION''This is where the story of the Tudors begins and is historical fiction at its absolute best'' Tracy Borman''History has the best stories and they should all be told like this'' Conn Iggulden''A serious achievement'' The Times''Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life'' GuardianTrade ReviewAlison Weir makes Henry VIII's story feel like it has never been told before . . . she gets under the skin of the man who is so often dismissed as a much-married monster and gives us an altogether more nuanced, compelling and human portrayal -- Tracy BormanAs always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game. Her wide knowledge and unparalleled understanding of the Tudor era fuels a sympathetic, but never sycophantic, portrait of England's most compelling king -- Sarah GristwoodThis is royal Tudor life both in broad scope and intimate detail and readers are in for a sumptuous journey -- Elizabeth ChadwickWhat a book! Alison has done a fantastic and impressive job of bringing to life such a notorious historical figure as a multi-faceted, imperfect yet likeable and even, at times, pitiable character . . . Complex, captivating and memorable -- Tracy Rees

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Book Synopsis Escape to Cornwall this summer . . .A gorgeous feel-good read, perfect for fans of CATHY BRAMLEY and PHILLIPA ASHLEY.When Hattie is made redundant and evicted from her flat in one horrible week, she needs time to rethink. Her Uncle Albert left her and her father each half of Fisherman''s Rest, his home in the Cornish town of Port Medden, so this seems the perfect place to escape to until she can figure things out.As Hattie stays in the cottage, clearing it out, tidying it up and getting it ready to sell, she starts to find her feet in Port Medden and making a new home here begins to feel right. If only her dad didn''t need a quick sale and things weren''t complicated by her unwelcoming neighbour Marcus . . .Readers love Karen King''s feel-good fiction:''A great romance story by a superb author, I loved the main character from the start'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Such a l

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Book SynopsisCAN TWO SISTERS SOLVE THEIR MOTHER''S DISAPPEARANCE?''This may be the perfect staycation read'' THE TIMES, Thriller of the Month''Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing'' PETER JAMESOne perfect summer day, mother of two Alice walks into the sea . . . and never returns.Her daughters - loyal but fragile Lily, and headstrong, long-absent Marietta - are forcibly reunited by her disappearance.Meanwhile, with retirement looming, DI Fox investigates cold cases long since forgotten. And there''s one obsession he won''t let go: a tragic death twenty years before.Can Lily and Marietta uncover what happened to their mother? Will Fox solve a mystery that has haunted him for decades? As their stories unexpectedly collide, long-buried secrets will change their lives in unimaginable ways.A gripping and emotional new thriller perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Heidi Perks, Trade ReviewPraise for Erin Kinsley:Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing. -- PETER JAMESFull of twists and turns...this is a gripping and compelling read you won't want to put down. * HEAT *An unputdownable thriller. -- ELLY GRIFFITHSSensitive and moving...but with a core of pure tension * SUNDAY TIMES *One of those rare finds - a page turner that is equally remarkable for the beauty of the writing. It will suck you in and take you on a journey -- JO SPAINGripping...once started, impossible to put down! -- MINETTE WALTERSTook me on the kind of twisting journey that kept me turning the pages until the early hours. -- CHRIS WHITAKERAn accomplished novel by any standards: rich, thoughtful and highly readable. * MYSTERY PEOPLE *

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Book Synopsis''Impossible to read without smiling - escapist romantic comedy at its finest'' Lauren Layne''Once you start reading, you won''t be able to put it down'' Lyssa Kay AdamsWhat happens when your love life becomes the talk of the town?As birthdays go, this year Everly Dean has hit rock bottom. If catching her boyfriend cheating with his assistant wasn''t enough, Everly''s rant about Simon the Snake, a.k.a. Cheating Ex, accidentally being broadcast live on the radio really sealed the deal... When public humiliation turns her into a viral sensation with a string of potential dates, and suddenly there''s some serious chemistry with her cute but until now distant boss Chris, Everly - the woman who could win a gold medal in people-avoidance - is going to have to dig deep. They say fake it till you make it, and Everly''s making a list: The Ten Rules for Faking It. Because sometimes makinTrade ReviewImpossible to read without smiling - escapist romantic comedy at its heartwarming best -- Lauren LayneI adored this book! Sophie Sullivan has written a fast-paced, sweet romance full of heart and truth. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down -- Lyssa Kay AdamsA funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice. Everly's social anxiety was instantly relatable, and I was rooting for her every inch of the way to her happily-ever-after -- Andie J. ChristopherI loved this sweet, funny story! Fun, refreshing premise that had me wanting to make a few lists of my own and an ending that had me choking up and happy clapping -- Kira Archer

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Book Synopsis''Thoroughly entertaining. The characters are warm and well drawn. I thoroughly recommend this book if you are looking for a light-hearted read. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'' SUE ROBERTS''I loved spending time on Shetland with this story!'' CHRISTINA COURTENAYIf you love Lucy Diamond, Phillipa Ashley, Sue Moorcroft and Holly Martin, you''ll LOVE Erin Green''s novels of love, life and laughter!''Wow! Reading this book was like comfrey tea. The more it fermented the better it got'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What a lovely and uplifting read. I really really enjoyed it. Definitely one of my faves from 2021 so far!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A perfect heartwarming read which has provided a great escape'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Loved this thoroughly feel good read & now I

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Book SynopsisA REESE''S BOOK CLUB PICKINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER''I loved this book so much'' REESE WITHERSPOON---In 1987, Mina Lee flies from Seoul to Los Angeles to start a new life.Thirty years later, Margot Lee speaks to her mother for the last time.Between these two moments extends a lifetime of secrets. These are stories of unexpected loves and devastating losses. Of choices made and those left behind. Of a mother and daughter who have always struggled to understand each other. These are stories waiting to be told, before it''s too late.Reminiscent of Celeste Ng''s page-turning meditations on identity, this searing mother-daughter story explores the diverse and unsettling realities of being an immigrant in America.---''Suspenseful and deeply felt... raises questions about the reality of the American dream and illuminates stories that often go untold'' CHLOE BENJAMIN<Trade ReviewSuspenseful and deeply felt . . . raises questions about the reality of the American dream and illuminates stories that often go untold, in life as well as fiction -- Chloe BenjaminA stunningly powerful and original novel about social class, immigration and family -- Alexander CheeA beautiful debut novel that is unafraid to delve into the scary, deeply vulnerable places of our hearts -- Kristen ArnettHaunting and heartbreaking, troubled threads between a mother and daughter blend together in a delicate and rich weave * Booklist, STARRED review *

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times Bestseller, November 2020''White Ivy is magic . . . and not soon to be forgotten'' JOSHUA FERRIS, author of Then We Came to the End''Totally addictive, twisting and twisted: Ivy Lin will get under your skin'' ERIN KELLY, author of He Said/She Said''This is Austen mixed with the hyperreal sharpness of Donna Tartt'' Irish TimesIvy Lin was a thief. But you''d never know it to look at her...Ivy Lin, a Chinese immigrant growing up in a low-income apartment complex outside Boston, is desperate to assimilate with her American peers. Her parents disapprove, berating her for her mediocre grades and what they see as her lazy, entitled attitude. But Ivy has a secret weapon, her grandmother Meifeng, from whom she learns to shoplift to get the things she needs to fit in.Ivy develops a Trade ReviewClass, race and coming-of-age lock horns in this original, funny, clever novel. Totally addictive, twisting and twisted: Ivy Lin will get under your skin -- Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID/SHE SAIDChock-full of compelling, exciting ideas -- Lynn Steger Strong * New York Times *If the path of true love never runs smoothly, in White Ivy it is a rickety old bridge with missing steps thousands of feet over a dusty canyon. Yang is excellent at pacing and surprises . . . This is Austen mixed with the hyperreal sharpness of Donna Tartt -- Sarah Gilmartin * Irish Times *Compulsively readable, dark and toxic, with grim flashes of humour, White Ivy takes a hold of you and doesn't let go. A book I won't forget in a hurry -- Harriet Tyce, author of BLOOD ORANGEThe genius of White Ivy is that each plot point of the romance is fulfilled but also undercut by a traumatic pratfall, described in language as bright and scarring as a wound -- Noah Berlatsky * Los Angeles Times *Wonderfully immersive, gritty and authentic, and I was totally gripped by Ivy's tenacious, raw, flawed desires and logic... Dark and real, Ivy's story will most definitely stay with me -- Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIENDFrank, propulsive, clever; a deftly handled and funny 21st-century comedy of manners that so interestingly and compellingly explores the symbiosis of cultural and personal history with identity. One of my favourite novels of the year * Susannah Dickey, author of TENNIS LESSONS *A fascinating look at the Chinese-American immigrant experience with an unforgettable heroine at its centre * Red Magazine *A gripping novel that's thought-provoking, glamorous and twisty all at once . . . Yang deftly explores the Chinese-American immigrant experience while maintaining the addictive pace and glossy feel of a HBO drama - and the manipulative, determined Ivy Lin makes a fascinating fictional antiheroine. Initially a coming-of-age story about a teenager struggling to find her place in the world, White Ivy develops into a dread-soaked romance that gradually builds into a full-blown psychological thriller. I haven't read a book this bingeable in months -- Moya Crockett * Stylist *Exquisitely written and totally irresistible, White Ivy is an evocative page-turner with a cast of searingly vivid characters and a deeply chilling heart. An outstanding debut that will make your pulse race - I loved every single word -- Anna Downes, author of THE SAFE PLACEIt's a testament to Susie Yang's skill that she can explore and upend our ideas of class, race, family, and identity while moving us through a plot that twists in such wonderful ways. But none of that would matter nearly as much if not for the truly unforgettable narrator, Ivy, who is so hypnotic, the way her voice feels both wild and controlled. She ran right through me." -- Kevin Wilson, New York Times-bestselling author of NOTHING TO SEE HERE and THE FAMILY FANGSordid and fun * Sunday Telegraph 'Novel of the Week' *White Ivy is magic and a necessary corrective both to the stereotypes and the pieties that too easily characterize the immigrant experience. Most pleasing of all is the story of Ivy Lin, a daring young woman in search of herself, and not soon to be forgotten. -- Joshua Ferris, author of THEN WE CAME TO THE ENDWhite Ivy is dark and delicious. Ivy Lin eviscerates the model minority stereotype with a smile on her lips and a boot on your neck. Cancel your weekend plans, because you won't be able to take your eyes off Ivy Lin -- Lucy Tan, author of WHAT WE WERE PROMISEDElegant and terrifying, steely and sparkling, White Ivy is a propulsive story told with the satisfying simplicity of a classic -- Rebecca Dinerstein Knight, author of HEXBold, daring, and sexy, White Ivy is the immigrant story we've been dying to hear. Rather than submit to love, Ivy seeks it out, sinks her teeth into it, and doesn't let go. A stunning debut -- Neel Patel, author of IF YOU SEE ME, DON'T SAY HIA truly addictive read * Glamour's Best Books of 2020 *Susie Yang delves into class warfare and deceit in the season's biggest debut * Entertainment Weekly *Yang's stunning debut novel is a riveting bildungsroman * Oprah Magazine *The modern story of clashing cultures and classes already reads like Crazy Rich Asians meets Donna Tartt's The Secret History meets Paul's Case, Willa Cather's classic story of a desperate middle-class climb. But White Ivy, the propulsive debut novel by Susie Yang, is more than plot twists and love triangles. It's also an astute chronicle of cultures, gender dynamics and the complicated business of self-creation in America * San Francisco Chronicle *A highly entertaining, well-plotted character study about a young woman whose obsession with the shallow signifiers of success gets her in too deep * Washington Post *A powerful debut * Heat *A dark, darinig exploration of the immigrant experience * My Weekly *[A] gem of a twisty thriller * Psychologies Magazine *This determined outsider's scaling of the walls of New England privilege has echoes of Donna Tartt * Strong Words *

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Book Synopsis''So much fun to read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I couldn''t put it down!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''I can''t describe how much I loved this book'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I adore everything about it . . . the perfect blend of mystery and romcom'' ALI HAZELWOOD Single mum and struggling crime writer Finlay Donovan is ready to kill someone by 7.45AM:- Her two-year-old is slathered in maple syrup - Her four-year-old has a new self-inflicted haircut- Her TOTALLY VINDICTIVE ex-husband has fired the nanny without warningBut nothing is going to stop her from making it to lunch with her literary agent. Not even being banned from the restaurant they''re meeting at.When the discussion about Finlay''s latest crime novel is misinterpreted by a woman sitting nearby as the plans of a hit-woman offering up her services, Finlay is finally promised the large sum oTrade ReviewRead in a single night, applauding along the way. For anyone who's ever wished to turn her life around, Finlay Donovan is the master. From failing everything, to succeeding brilliantly, she proves you only need to get mistaken once for a contract killer, to solve all your problems. * Lisa Gardner *Funny and smart, twisty and surprising--Finlay Donovan is a character to root for. This suspenseful romp made me laugh but also kept me on the edge of my seat with its many surprises. I can't wait for the next book! * Megan Miranda *Part comedy of errors, part genuine thriller . . . balancing genre conventions with sly, tongue-in-cheek comments on motherhood and femininity, Cosimano crafts a deliciously twisted tale * Booklist *Fresh, fast-paced, and darkly fun with a deeply flawed but compulsively likeable heroine, FINLAY DONOVAN IS KILLING IT is a madcap thriller that will keep you flipping pages long past your bedtime! * Katherine St John *A fun and madcap ride from beginning to end * CultureFly *

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Book SynopsisWhat if your LONG-LOST SISTER holds the key to a family secret?A much-loved gripping novel from the Sunday Times top ten bestselling author about two sisters and a heartwrenching secret.Claire leads a busy, fulfilled and happy life, a life she wouldn''t trade for anything . . . but that is about to change for ever.When Claire fails to prevent a young woman''s suicide, the incident seems to trigger something in her - forgotten images of a long-lost sister and a childhood she had always remembered as being close to perfection. Realising that this was not the case, Claire runs the risk of uncovering the dark secrets that are locked away in her memories.Caught in a complex struggle between the present and past, between the man who wants to help her and the husband who cannot, Claire must discover the terrible truth for herself...Unlock the secrets you''ll love to discover with Diane Chambe

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Book Synopsis''I would recommend this to readers of Barbara Erskine and if you enjoyed the TV series Vikings'' 5⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Once again, Christina Courtenay takes us to the heart of the Viking world with an epic romantic tale of love and adventure'' NICOLA CORNICKBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history............................................................................Time is no barrier for a love that is destined to be. When jewellery designer Sara Mattsson is propelled back to the ninth century, after cutting herself on a Viking knife she uncovers at an archaeological dig, she is quick to accept what has happened to her. For this is not the first Sara has heard of time travel.

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Book Synopsis'Real sagas with female characters right at the heart' Woman's Hour 'In the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice' My Weekly 'This heartwarming tale celebrates the power of friendship and community' Woman's Own 'I really don't think any review I write could do it justice, you just really need to read it for yourself . . . Glenda Young breaks saga stereotypes with her hugely entertaining and incredibly inventive storylines' The Book Magnet 'Heart-warming, emotional and simply wonderful . . . If you think family sagas aren't for you, you've never read Glenda Young's books - pick one up today and you'll be converted' 5 * reader review Glenda's next gritty and compelling saga, The Sixpenny Orphan, is available to preorder now! If you love Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, you'll LOVE Glenda Young's 'amazing novels!'Trade ReviewIn the world of historical saga writers, there's a brand new voice * My Weekly *I really enjoyed Glenda's novel. It's well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters -- Rosie GoodwinWill resonate with saga readers everywhere...a wonderful, uplifting story -- Nancy RevellAll the ingredients for a perfect saga and I loved Meg; she's such a strong and believable character. A fantastic debut -- Emma HornbyGlenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life and Meg is a likeable, loving heroine for whom the reader roots from start to finish -- Jenny HolmesI found it difficult to believe that this was a debut novel, as "brilliant" was the word in my mind when I reached the end. I enjoyed it enormously, being totally absorbed from the first page. I found it extremely well written, and having always loved sagas, one of the best I've read -- Margaret Kaine

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