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
Canongate Books The Wardrobe Department
Book SynopsisA stunning debut examining the ache we all have to belong, from a major new literary talent
£15.29
Pushkin Press Spark
Book SynopsisTokunaga is a young comedian struggling to make a name for himself when he is taken under the wing of Kamiya, who is either a crazy genius or perhaps just crazy. Kamiya's indestructible confidence inspires Tokunaga, but it also makes him doubt the limits of his own talent, and dedication to Manzai comedy. Spark is a story about art and friendship, about countless bizarre drunken conversations and how far it's acceptable to go for a laugh. A novel about comedy that's as moving and thoughtful as it is funny, it's already been a sensation in Japan.
£9.49
Orion Publishing Co One Summer in Venice
Book Synopsis''This isn''t a mid-life crisis OK? For a start I''m not old enough yet to have one of those. I''m calling it a happiness project. I''ve stolen an entire summer from my life and by the time it''s over I plan to leave this place with a list in my hand. The ten things that make me happy, that''s all I want to know. How difficult can it be? They may be small things - a perfect cup of coffee, a day without rain - or bigger ones. It''s still the beginning so how can I know?'' Addolorata Martinelli knows she should be happy. She has everything she thought she wanted - her own business, a husband, a child. So why does she feel as if something is missing? Then when her restaurant, Little Italy, is slated by a reviewer, she realises that she''s lost the one thing she thought she could always count on, her love of food.So Addolorata heads to Venice for a summer alone, aiming to find the ten things that make her happy. Once she''s found them, she''ll construct a new lifeTrade ReviewA page-turner combining the missed chances of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN with the foodie pleasures of CHOCOLAT - EVEGenuine heart and true observationRECIPE FOR LIFE pulls off the rare trick of being both gritty and lyrical, heartrending and compelling. A novel about how easy it is to become an observer in your own life, and the joy of learning to live again. It also made me very hungry!
£9.49
Pushkin Press A Single Rose
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Prix Jean Giono, the temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in this life-affirming novel by international bestseller Muriel BarberyRose has just turned forty when she is unexpectedly summoned to Japan for the reading of her father Haru's will, who seemingly abandoned her when she was a baby. Leaving behind her life as a botanist in Paris, Rose travels to Kyoto and is led around its enchanting tea houses, temples and zen gardens by Paul, Haru's former assistant. Initially a reluctant tourist, Rose gradually comes to discover her father's legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined and connecting with gentle widower Paul. This stunning novel from international bestseller Muriel Barbery is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.
£9.49
Bedford Square Publishers Dont Make Me Laugh
Book SynopsisDon't Make Me Laugh deftly balances anger and humor in a story of power, control, and manipulation. It explores gender roles in work and life, the competition imposed on women, and, ultimately, the triumph of fighting back.
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group The Island Hideaway
Book SynopsisThe gripping debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House is re-issued with a stunning package for the contemporary market.
£9.49
New Island Books Billy and Jesus are Off to Barcelona
Book SynopsisPart of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers.
£7.82
Little, Brown Book Group raw content
Book SynopsisSet during an atmospheric Yorkshire winter, raw content is the dark, tender and troubled story of a young mother afflicted by compulsive thoughts, whose past has taught her that love and fear are two sides of the same coin.
£17.09
Headline Publishing Group The Wildflowers
Book Synopsis''I adored The Wildflowers. A sweeping, epic, moving read'' MARIAN KEYESRICHARD AND JUDY SUMMER BOOK CLUB PICK 2018Turn the page and find yourself in a Dorset beach house, the sun in your eyes and the sand between your toes. This is the home of Tony and Althea Wilde - the Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor of their generation and with a marriage every bit as stormy. A gorgeous, epic tale of tangled family secrets and lies . . .''A wonderful, engrossing novel, full of the most vivid characters and a truly memorable setting. A triumph'' SOPHIE KINSELLA''She reels you in and then you''re hooked, right to the last page'' PATRICIA SCANLAN''Atmospheric and altogether wonderful'' LESLEY PEARCE''I love it on so many levels, the immense feeling of place, the slow, irresistible sense of being drawn deep into the family and its story, and the strange hovering of menace somewhere in the idyll. WonderfuTrade ReviewReaders love The WildflowersI adored The Wildflowers. A sweeping, epic, moving read -- Marian KeyesShe reels you in and then you're hooked, right to the last page -- Patricia ScanlanA wonderful, engrossing novel, full of the most vivid characters and a truly memorable setting. A triumph -- Sophie KinsellaAtmospheric and altogether wonderful -- Lesley PearseReminiscent of Santa Montefiore with the emotional heart of Jojo Moyes. You'll frequently find yourself uttering the words: just one more page * CultureFly *I love it on so many levels, the immense feeling of place, the slow, irresistible sense of being drawn deep into the family and its story, and the strange hovering of menace somewhere in the idyll. Wonderful -- Penny VincenziRichly layered . . . Oozing at the seams with scandal, secrets, sex and a whole host of unforgettable characters, this is a story to get truly lost in -- Isabelle Broom * Heat *A brilliant read * Fabulous *With plenty of family secrets, a gorgeous old house, an involving story featuring characters that leap off the page - there's nothing not to love about this captivating family saga * Woman & Home *An evocative slice of escapism * Good Housekeeping *Her characters are finely drawn and as the story hops back and forth from the Second World War to the present day, the reader becomes deeply immersed in this charismatic family's fortunes. The result is that rare and lovely thing, an all-engaging and all-consuming drama * Daily Mail *Harriet Evans's characters are superb . . . vibrant, eccentric, emotional, masters and mistresses of high and low! * My Weekly *This beautifully written family saga will make you yearn for summer days * The Sun *[A] sumptuous and emotional story * Sunday Mirror *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Stop Me If Youve Heard This One
Book SynopsisFOR ANYONE WHO''S EVER BEEN CALLED FUNNY AS AN INSULTFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things, a sparkling and funny new novel of entertainment, ambition, art, and love.Cherry Hendricks might be down on her luck, but she can write the book on what makes something funny: she''s a professional clown who creates raucous, zany fun at gigs all over Orlando. Between clowning and her shifts at an aquarium store for extra cash, she''s always hustling. Not to mention balancing her judgmental mother, her messy love life, and her equally messy community of fellow performers.Things start looking up when Cherry meets Margot the Magnificent - a much older lesbian magician - who seems to have worked out the lines between art, business, and life, and has a slick, successful career to prove it. With Margot''s mentorship and industry connections, Cherry is sure to take her art to the next level. Plus, Margot is sexy as hell.
£17.00
Boldwood Books Ltd Can You Keep A Secret
Book SynopsisA heartwarming romance about being true to yourself - can friends become lovers?One secret could change everything... One New Year's Eve, Georgie James and her friends come up with a genius plan to help them stick to their resolutions They all write down secrets, seal them in envelopes and then post them to each other. The secrets will be revealed at the end of the year if they haven't kept their resolutions. It's perfect. ExceptGeorgie's secret is BIG... and revealing it could destroy their friendships. She has no idea why she chose that one to write down. There are plenty of innocent things she could have said even admitting she finds newcomer Raf incredibly annoying would have been better. What she does know is that there's no way she can let her secret be revealed. Which means she needs to keep her (nightmare) resolutions and, most importantly, get her envelope back before anyone can open it. Which, given she sent her secret to Raf, means spending a lot more time with him than she'd choose to... An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming romance for fans of Beth O'Leary and Mhairi McFarlane'The characters had me hooked ... I enjoyed reading this from start to finish' ????? Reader Review'a romantic storyline entwined with the secrets which leads to more comedy and awkward situations at times and more heart-warming moments' ????? Reader Review'a very enjoyable story with a unique plot ... friendship, second chances, and new beginnings' ????? Reader ReviewPraise for Jo Lovett:'Clever and funny with a sparkling and heartfelt love story, Jo proves once again why she's the queen of page-turning, feel-good romance' Catherine Walsh'...pacy and funny and romantic... Every single character leapt off the page, and it sparkled with wit and warmth. A triumph of a rom com.' Clare Swatman'Such a warm, witty book ... The love story was gorgeous - such brilliant energy and chemistry' Kristen Bailey
£9.49
Canongate Books A Confederate General From Big Sur
Book SynopsisJesse and Lee share a house owned by a very nice Chinese dentist, where it rains in the hall. They move to cabins on the cliffs at Big Sur where the deafening croaks of frogs can be temporarily silenced by the cry, 'Campbell's Soup'. Ultimately, we learn how the frogs are permanently silenced . . . and dreams disperse around a fire into 186,000 endings per second. In anticipating flower power and the ideals of the Sixties, Brautigan's debut novel was at least a decade before its time and remains a weird and brilliant classic.Trade ReviewAn absorbing, irritating, and terribly amusing book, that brings to American humor a new and disturbing voice. * * San Francisco Chronicle * *His style and wit transmit so much energy that energy itself becomes the message. Brautigan . . . makes all the senses breathe. Only a hedonist could cram so much life onto a single page * * Newsweek * *A truly marvellous book. It's like watching one of the great American sitcoms of the past few years -- Gordon LeggeHe writes with a kind of free-wheeling, zany magic * * Guardian * *An amazing story... You'll feel better about the whole world after reading this * * Los Angeles Examiner * *
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd Bombshell
Book SynopsisThe funniest Christmas romcom of 2024 from the much-loved TV presenter Alison Hammond, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Ruth Jones.________________________Her worst nightmare might just be the making of her . . .Family has always meant everything to Madison. Married to the nation's heartthrob, TV handyman Rich, with two beautiful children, she's always put their needs first. And she's never regretted a second, even if her own career has taken a backseat.Then, out of the blue, Rich drops a bombshell. He needs some space and he's moving out.Overwhelmed by this revelation, Madison turns to her tight-knit group of friends for help. But when their support isn't enough, Madison resolves to find out what's really going on. Even if it means turning detective on her own husband.And with her own interior-design career about to take off (once her manager stops squashing her bold ideas for his terrible ones, and provided she doesn't get distracted by the new guy in the office), Madison's about to rediscover her own worth.She's a bombshell, after allWith her trademark wit and warmth, Alison Hammond delivers hilarious hijinks and heart-warming romance in this sparkling new romcom._________________________Praise for Alison Hammond:''This woman''s laugh is like gold dust'' Huffington Post''[A] national treasure'' Metro''Interviewer extraordinaire, reigning queen of the huns, and an out-and-out national treasure'' Bustle
£17.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC My Son, My Son
Book SynopsisWhat a place it was, that dark little house that was two rooms up and two down... I don't remember to this day where we all slept, though there was a funeral now and then to thin us out. This is the powerful story of two hard-driven men – one a celebrated English novelist, the other a successful Irish entrepreneur – and of their sons, in whom are invested all their fathers' hopes and ambitions. Oliver Essex and Rory O'Riorden grow up as friends, but in the years after the Great War their fathers' lofty plans have unexpected consequences.Trade ReviewA vigorous novel of frustrated lives. A story that is remorseless in its insistence on futility; pitiless as life itself * Times Literary Supplement *Mesmerising... 600 pages of astute observation about social division, loveless marriage, the Troubles, the errors of over-indulgent fatherhood and the upheavals of World War I make for a hugely irresistible and satisfying read' * Daily Mail *
£9.50
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd. The Gowkaran Tree in the Middle of Our Kitchen
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£14.44
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd. All That Remains
Book SynopsisAt 33, Iris carries her life around in a suitcase. Théo, 18, has big dreams and aspirations. At 74, Jeanne finds herself contemplating her life in a rearview mirror.When chance brings Iris, an enigmatic young woman; Théo, a brazen young boy, and Jeanne, a discreet lady together under the same roof, these three damaged people will have to learn to live together and face surprising situations.This is a moving story of solitude colliding with companionship, of unexpected encounters, and of how the past bleeds into the present and our hopes for the future. Virginie Grimaldi has an unrivalled talent for taking her readers from laughter to tears, and for writing about life with accuracy and sensitivity.
£9.49
Boldwood Books Ltd Widows on the Wine Path
Book SynopsisThe runaway bestseller about new starts and the power of friendship - guaranteed to make you smile.Viv, Janet and Zelda know all about facing the wobbly first year of becoming a widow as their friendship was forged when they ran away from the same dreary support group. Forming instead the much more lively widows' wine club The Muscateers they welcome new member Libby with open arms. Libby feels lost without Jim, her husband of more than thirty years, but the warmth, friendship and fun the women wrap her up in inspires her to begin to look to the future. When a solo trip to the theatre brings a blast from the past back into her life, things are looking up. But as cravat-wearing, smooth-talking Monty Charles sweeps Libby off her feet, the women of the Muscateers smell a rat. They know only too well that the first year of widowhood is prime for making mistakes, and they're determined to protect their friend. And as Monty soon finds out to his cost, never underestimate a Widow on the Wine PathJulia Jarman is back with her latest big-hearted tale of love and laughter, friendship and finding your feet. Perfect for all fans of Judy Leigh, Maddie Please and Cathy Kelly. Readers love Julia Jarman:Julia Jarman has a captivating writing style. Her words are funny and wise and kept me turning the pages. This is a book that made me laugh, it put a lump in my throat and most of all gave me hope that I'll still be drinking wine and laughing with my friends for many years to come. A joyous romp of a read.'?????Jarman's writing combines humor, heartache, and humanity, resulting in an uplifting narrative. The characters' camaraderie and resilience are infectious, reminding us that age is no barrier to pursuing dreams.'?????'What a great story of friendship and solidarity. Widowhood can be a stressful time but with great friends it is more bearable. The drama in this story captured my interest and I didn't want to put the book down.'?????'A cracking fun read. Loved every page. The characters fascinating. Poignant and found it very moving. Strongly recommend!'?????I'm not known for being a big reader and have been known to read a book til the last chapter and then not finish as I'm not interested how it ends. This book however was different. Really enjoyed the topic, characters and story lines. Kept me reading til the very end and I'm looking forward to the next one to see what happens to everyone. I thoroughly recommend this book.'?????Twists and turns on every page. Belly laughs and sadness. A brilliant book. An easy read feel good book that I found hard to put down.'?????Praise for Julia Jarman:Three women meet as they're choosing coffins for their husbands and their stories grow from that day. The result is a book full of humanity, heartache and humour. I loved it!' Adèle GerasJulia Jarman has an original entertaining style that makes you want to read on.' Katie FfordeWhat a brilliant premise for a novel! Julia's writing is a sparkling delight.' Sophie Hannah
£20.69
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd A Calamity of Noble Houses
Book SynopsisTwo prominent families, an illicit love affair, and a chorus of voices with multiple perspectives add up to a gripping saga set in modern Tunisia
£13.49
Duckworth Books Pel and the Perfect Partner
Book SynopsisChief Inspector Pel has been kidnapped. Or is he being held for ransom, traded for the release of prisoners, or has he perhaps been murdered? He is, in any event, missing.
£9.49
Boldwood Books Ltd The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up
Book SynopsisFrom the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont comes a powerful story of memory, loss, love, and new beginningsWhen Shelley Woodhouse wakes up in hospital from a coma, the first thing she says is that her husband must be arrested. He's the reason she's in here. She knows it. She remembers what he did. Clearly as anything. But there are things Shelley has forgotten too, including parts of her childhood. And as those start to come back to her, so do other memories. Ones with the power to change everything. But can she trust these new memories, or what anyone around her is telling her? And who is the mysterious hospital volunteer who brings her food and keeps making her smile? Is it possible to find your future when you're confused about your past?An unmissable and heartbreaking story, that fans of David Nicholls, Jojo Moyes and Jodi Picoult will love. Praise for The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up:This is the kind of story that draws you in and will not let you go Heartbreaking, heartwarming and absolutely stupendous. I loved it!' Celia AndersonHeartbreaking but brimming with hope. This wonderfully original and deftly crafted story hooked me from the first page. Shelley's story will stay with me for a long time' Nicola GillGet your box of tissues ready when you read this book. Laura Pearson has written another beautiful story with a great emotional punch, and I loved every minute of it. A tough, eye-opening and important story told with compassion and sensitivity and characters who came alive on the page.{::}An absolute must read' Louise FeinHeart-wrenching, compassionate and empowering, Laura Pearson has done it again. An emotional five stars from me' Zoe FolbiggI absolutely adored The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up. I loved the dual timeline, it kept me guessing throughout, and I loved the cast of characters around Shelley the friends and family who helped her find herself and her lost memories again. It dealt with some sensitive issues with care, and I was completely lost in Shelley's world, desperate for her to rediscover her truth' Clare SwatmanIntriguing, moving and full of compassion Will stay with me for a long time to come. In Shelley, Pearson has created a character who represents abused women as so much more than the victims of their abuser. Shelley is funny and brave, she's a friend, a business owner, a daughter, a partner. Her strength shines through from the very first page Part mystery, part emotional drama and entirely engrossing, I highly recommend you read this book' Lisa TimoneyPearson's characters may not be safe, but her readers always are. You know you're in good hands when you pick up a book by Laura. In Shelley Woodhouse, we meet another strong and complex woman, who, in her search for the truth about her forgotten recent past, discovers not just facts but love and hope Another beautiful story with humanity at its heart' Amy BeashelUplifting... The Day Shelley Woodhouse Woke Up handles a serious topic with empathy and grace' Alison StockhamSuch an absorbing, compassionate and ultimately optimistic novel. I loved it' Kate Eberlen
£20.69
Duckworth Books The Ends
Book SynopsisIt's not just the polar bear that's on thin ice on this voyage to the end of the earth
£8.99
Headline Publishing Group Versions of a Girl
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£9.49
Boldwood Books Ltd Welcome to Hollyhock Farm
Book Synopsis'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read' Karen Clarke One summer can change everything... When Lettie's parents call her and her brother back to Hollyhock Farm on the island of Jersey, the last thing they expect to be told is that their childhood home is up for sale. Back on the island, with its rolling hills and golden sands, Lettie immediately remembers what it feels like to breathe in the fresh air in the green fields, and be part of this tight-knit community a far cry from the life of events and high fashion she leads in London. But she surprises even herself when she suggests that she instead could take over Hollyhock farm. Humouring her, her father agrees to give her a three month trial, and Lettie is determined to prove she's up to the task. But the summer season is no easy feat for a new farmer, and Lettie has a huge task ahead of her. And when an old flame reappears in the form of dashing local vet Brodie, Lettie's summer is about to get even more complicatedSet sail for the idyllic island of Jersey in this gorgeous new romance, perfect for fans of Rachael Lucas and Phillipa Ashley. Readers love Georgina Troy's books:'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!' Kirsty GreenwoodA lovely feel good factor book by Georgina Troy. I have read quite a few of her books and I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, and I have to say that this book didn't disappoint me' ????? Reader ReviewAnother wonderful Author whose writing is funny, captivating and engaging. I really enjoyed immersing myself into this beautiful romance novel' ????? Reader ReviewI really enjoyed my time on Jersey and at Hollyhock Farm' ????? Reader ReviewOverall an absolutely perfect light hearted, stunning unputdownable page turner that will sweep you off your feet and land you in Jersey' ????? Reader ReviewIf you're looking for somewhere scenic to escape, then I definitely recommend Welcome to Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy, it had everything I wanted for that perfect weekend, just grab a brew, park yourself and fall into some great writing' ????? Reader ReviewHollyhock Farm is an utterly charming backdrop with a load of fun characters I wouldn't mind visiting again' ????? Reader Review
£20.69
Headline Publishing Group We Rip the World Apart
Book SynopsisA multi-generational story about motherhood, race and secrets in the lives of three women. Kareela, prompted by fear and uncertainty about the new life she carries, must come to terms with the mysteries surrounding her family's past and the need to make sense of both her identity and her future.
£10.44
Bonnier Books Ltd The Ludlow Ladies' Society
Book SynopsisAmerican Connie Carter has lost everybody and everything dear to her. She moves to Ludlow Hall, Wicklow, Ireland to nurse her grieving heart and find answers. There, she meets Eve and Hetty and is introduced to The Ludlow Ladies Society. Can her hurt be healed? Can she ever understand or forgive? As the women stitch patchwork memory quilts to remember those they have lost, the secrets of the past emerge. With the Ludlow Ladies Society behind her, Connie has to face those secrets and the memories sweet and sour, but can she let go of the past? A story of friendship, resilience and compassion, and of how women hold each other up through the most difficult times, this is a tale which will have you crying one minute and laughing the next.Trade Review"The Ludlow Ladies' Society brought me to a beautiful place and into a circle of friends that I didn't want to leave. Unputdownable." KATE KERRIGAN "It's a heart-warming story ... but also an addictive page-turner with plenty of unexpected twists and reveals in store." READER'S DIGEST
£7.59
Boldwood Books Ltd The World Outside My Window: A beautiful
Book Synopsis'Unputdownable - Swatman's story weaving is perfection. Loved every minute of this heartfelt read!' Rachel Dove Laura is watching the world go by without her.Unable to leave her house since suffering a trauma, Laura is stuck gazing out of her window at Willow Crescent, relying on husband Jim and best friend Debbie for help.Then one day, Jim doesn’t come home.A day becomes two, days become a week, and still no sign of Jim. And with the police half-hearted in their efforts to look for him, Laura is forced into a decision. She’s going to have to face the world outside and find her husband herself.But what Laura hasn’t realised is that Willow Crescent is a community, eager to help. From Arthur and Carol next door ready to rally the neighbours, to Marjorie and her daughter Faye at number nine looking for their own reasons to engage with the world. From Sonja at number seven who thinks she may have seen Jim in London, to widower Ben at number four who understands all about being lonely. Laura has a world ready to embrace her if she can just find the nerve.And when it slowly dawns on them all, that the Jim they thought they knew, may have been hiding some unfathomable secrets, Laura has a choice – retreat back behind her window, or start living the life that was waiting for her all along.This is Clare Swatman's tour de force. At the same time emotional, uplifting, page-turning and breath-taking, Laura is a character you will never forget.Praise for Clare Swatman:'A sensitive, touching story with emotional depth and page-turning quality' Helen Rolfe'I loved The Night We First Met by Clare Swatman. Warm, romantic and wonderfully written, it's an emotional and thought-provoking read with such relatable characters.' Debbie Howells'The Night We First Met** is a beautiful love story that vividly evokes time and place, transporting the reader… and leaves you rooting for everyone who is brave enough to follow their heart and not their head.' Victoria Scott'Heart-breaking and life-affirming in equal measures, Before We Grow Old is the tender story of a chance meeting between former childhood sweethearts Fran and Will, and is packed with secrets and revelations. Through her beautiful writing, Clare Swatman delivers a powerful lesson in learning to love with your whole heart and accepting the same, no matter what life throws at you.' Sarah Bennett'Irresistible . . . A delightfully bittersweet story that will appeal to fans of One Day' - Sunday Mirror 'The Night We First Met is a breathless story of enduring love that will fill your heart and give you hope.' Laura Kemp'The Night We First Met is such a special book, filled with broken and relatable characters, who you can't help but love. Just Gorgeous!' Emma Cooper'The Night We First Met is a gorgeously romantic, sliding doors love story about how The One will find you in the end.' Katy Regan
£17.24
Boldwood Books Ltd Wedding Bells on Madison Avenue: The perfect
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster.Do only fools rush in?When Myles and Darcy first met there were fireworks and ever since then it’s been a rollercoaster ride, sweeping them both off their feet.Myles is determined to do things differently from his own parents, but he’s hard wired to give his career on Wall Street his all. Is he capable of taking his foot off the pedal?Darcy has established herself as a fine hotelier, co-managing The Inglenook Inn in the heart of Greenwich Village. She strongly values her independence, but is it time she made room in her life for something else?Fierce ambition drew Myles and Darcy together, yet could it be the thing that drives them apart? In the meantime, close friends Cleo and Dylan are having their own troubles.Can either couple find their happy ever after despite busy lives, a crisis, and what looks like a wedding that’s never going to happen?Fall in love with the city that never sleeps as love blooms in New York.*Please note this is a re-release of Wedding Bells on Madison Avenue, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*Praise for Helen Rolfe’s heartwarming stories:'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ The Writing Garnet‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ Amazon Reviewer‘A warm romantic feel-good read’ Goodreads Reviewer‘The perfect festive romance’ Jessica's Book Biz‘What a wonderful festive read!’ Goodreads Reviewer
£20.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Restless Coffins
Book Synopsis'Brother, a dead body can't run from a coffin, but their spirit sure as hell can try.'Life is tough for JT Ellington. As an ex-cop he isn't exactly built for the job of morally corrupt private eye. But it's 1967 in St Paul's, Bristol, and he doesn't have a choice. He's still trading in favours, helping those wary of the police. And as the cousin of Vic, Harlem's newest crime lord, JT's business is booming.As he travels to New York and becomes entangled with the seedy underworld, tragedy unfolds thousands of miles away in Barbados, and JT discovers his cousin's activities stretch all the way back to his hometown - a web of violence that catches his own wife and daughters' tragic deaths in its wake. Forced to journey home to the Caribbean and embroiled in a world of drugs and corruption, can JT untangle a dark history on the island of his birth?'Great "Windrush Noir". Keep them coming.'DERMOT O'LEARY'Intense, emotive, shocking and oozing atmosphere and character, Restless Coffins really captured the times and emotions beautifully!'CRIME BOOK JUNKIE
£8.54
Boldwood Books Ltd Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin: A
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster.Do you believe in Christmas miracles?Holly is looking for a change. There has to be more to life than the long hours she works as an editor in New York City, despite what everyone says. What she doesn’t expect when she leaves the city behind is to meet Mitch, a recluse who’s hiding more than she realises.Mitch spends his days hidden away in a little log cabin in Inglenook Falls, where he owns a Christmas tree farm. He speaks to people only when necessary, so when Holly falls into his life, he’s not sure how to react. All he knows is that something needs to change if he wants to get his life back on track.Along with friends Cleo and Darcy, Holly is determined to bring joy back to Mitch’s life, but will he appreciate their interference? And when a business proposition throws everything up in the air, will it do more harm than good?Curl up this festive season in a snow-covered log cabin surrounded by Christmas trees and find out whether miracles and second chances really do happen.*Please note this is a re-release of Christmas Miracles at the Little Log Cabin, previously published by Helen J Rolfe*Praise for Helen Rolfe’s heartwarming stories:'Beautiful, magical and incredibly moving’ The Writing Garnet‘It's a book version of a Hallmark movie’ Amazon Reviewer‘A warm romantic feel-good read’ Goodreads Reviewer‘The perfect festive romance’ Jessica's Book Biz‘What a wonderful festive read!’ Goodreads Reviewer
£20.69
Boldwood Books Ltd Love Begins at Golden Sands Bay: The perfect
Book SynopsisHold on to that feeling of a holiday by the sea with this gorgeous romance. 'A wonderfully warm, romantic read' Karen Clarke Bella is happiest running her tiny antique business from the front room of her cottage on the Boardwalk. To ensure she has enough income coming in, she also rents out two of her bedrooms to paying lodgers. But she didn't count on having a secret crush on Jack Collins, one of her lodgers and her best friend's brother... As if life wasn’t complicated enough,her world-travelling mother appears on her doorstep on the same evening that Jack’s ex-fiancée arrives on the Boardwalk determined to win him back. Bella has a lot of thinking to do and soon discovers that not all gems sparkle.What readers are saying about Love Begins on the Boardwalk:‘I absolutely adored this book! …finished it quite late at night but it was definitely worth staying up for! Donnas Book Blog‘A wonderful book full of friendships and love. Just loved it!' Polly‘The chemistry sizzles’ Dash Fan‘Plenty of action, great conversations, kind gestures, laughs all set to a stormy Jersey backdrop’ Gilbster*Previously published by Georgina Troy as Autumn Antics*
£17.24
Eye Books The Girl from the Hermitage
Book SynopsisIt is December 1941, and eight-year-old Galina and her friend Vera are caught in the siege of Leningrad, eating wallpaper soup and dead rats. Galina's artist father Mikhail has been kept away from the front to help save the treasures of the Hermitage. Its cellars could provide a safe haven, as long as Mikhail can survive the perils of a commission from one of Stalin's colonels. Three decades on, Galina is a teacher at the Leningrad Art Institute. What ought to be a celebratory weekend at her forest dacha turns sour when she makes an unwelcome discovery. The painting she starts that day will hold a grim significance for the rest of her life, as the old Soviet Union makes way for the new Russia and her world changes out of all recognition. Warm, wise and utterly enthralling, Molly Gartland's debut novel guides us from the old communist era, with its obvious terrors and its more surprising comforts, into the bling of 21st-century St Petersburg. Galina's story is an insightful meditation on ageing and nostalgia as well as a compelling page-turner.Trade Review‘An author who has a clear talent for parlaying careful research into a credible sense of time and place, she has provided a a fine addition to the rich genre of historical fiction set in St. Petersburg’ - Moscow Times, 'Sweeps its heroine from surviving on soup made from wallpaper in 40s Leningrad to the bling of 21st-century St Peterburg. Recommended' - Waitrose Weekend, 'Characters are sketched sensitively with the same fragility as their existence. Galina's story considers the reality of ageing and the value of nostalgia. Elegantly written, convincing...an enthralling read' - Yorkshire Times, 'Stunning... Here is human survival in every form. This is an extraordinarily well-written book for a debut' - Historical Novels Review
£8.54
Boldwood Books Ltd Secrets and Sunshine by the Sunflower Cliffs: A
Book SynopsisSet sail for the breathtaking island of Jersey in this gorgeous, romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland and Phillipa Ashley.When shoe designer Paige Bingham is jilted she decides to enjoy her honeymoon-for-one in Sorrento. What she doesn't expect is to meet a mysterious entrepreneur, Sebastian Fielding, when she gets there. He helps ease the sting of rejection as he introduces her to the ancient sites he knows and loves.Unfortunately, soon after Paige returns to her island home in Jersey, she discovers that not only is Sebastian's company taking over the struggling store where her business is based, but that her concession is probably surplus to his requirements.How can Paige stop her fledgling business from going under? And what can she do to fight the gossip now that the paparazzi have published their untruths about their romance?Previously published as A Jersey Affair.What readers are saying about Georgina Troy:'A gorgeous beachside setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read' Karen Clarke
£20.69
Boldwood Books Ltd Long Time No Sea: A laugh-out-loud, sun-drenched
Book SynopsisThere’s trouble in paradise...Moving home in her 30s was not the life plan Jas had in mind. So when her best friend gets in touch to say she's arranging a long overdue reunion with their high school friends, Jas is very much up for the escape. Oh, and it's all expenses paid to Italy - so that's a bonus!But while being whisked away to the beautiful Italian coast may seem idyllic, Jas has to come face to face with not only her ex-boyfriend, but the one that got away too!It's a week of sun, sea and unravelling secrets, and as the love triangle from the past starts to develop once again, this trip is not panning out exactly as Jas imagines...Should the past be left where it is, or could there be a second chance at love on the horizon..?Join top 10 bestseller Portia MacIntosh for a sun-drenched, laugh-out-loud love triangle romantic comedy!
£29.69
Eye Books Sour Grapes
Book SynopsisWhen the sleepy English village of Green Bottom hosts its first literary festival, the good, the bad and the ugly of the book world descend upon its leafy lanes. But the villagers are not prepared for the peculiar habits, petty rivalries and unspeakable desires of the authors. And they are certainly not equipped to deal with Wilberforce Selfram, the ghoul-faced, ageing enfant terrible who wreaks havoc wherever he goes. Sour Grapes is a hilarious satire on the literary world which takes no prisoners as it skewers authors, agents, publishers and reviewers alike.Trade Review'A true original' - Hilary Mantel;'Few writers can match Rhodes gag for gag' - Daily Telegraph;'Dan Rhodes is totally sick and brilliant in all the right ways' - Douglas Coupland;'Going too far is Dan Rhodes' forte' - The Observer; 'Laugh out loud hilarious' - Stewart Lee
£13.49
Olympia Publishers Ladyfingers
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Eye Books A Circle Outside
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Bitter Honey
Book SynopsisThe third novel from Lolá Ákínmádé, this historical novel continents and decades, and exploring mother-daughter relationships, resilience, and what it means fully wear your skin and carve your own space in this world.
£17.00
Boldwood Books Ltd A Vintage Vacation: The perfect feel-good read
Book SynopsisLaugh-out-loud women's fiction from the #1 bestselling author of The Old Ducks' Club!'I've loved all of Maddie Please's books but this is my favourite so far - superb characters and a warm, wonderful story. Bravo!' Judy LeighClover Harrington might be sixty-one, but she’s still bossing it in the corporate world and can still run rings around her younger colleagues. And then she is made redundant….Devastated and now suddenly the wrong side of sixty Clover doesn’t know what to do with her life or her corporate wardrobe! What does she wear if not red lippy and a power suit?! Rather than offer her any support, her partner, Jack announces he's off on a golfing weekend, leaving Clover completely adrift.Desperate to get away from it all, Clover decides to visit her cousin Zoe at her small taverna in the gorgeous Italian Lakes. There she can rest and recuperate and plan the next stage of her life.Until Clover’s eighty-year-old mother, Eleanor decides to turn up for the holiday too! Instead of gentle ambles around the lake, Eleanor seems more interested in late night poker and swigging Prosecco and Clover can’t quite believe her mum is having more fun than she is. But as the saying goes - if you can’t beat em, join em!But is Clover brave enough to live La Dolce Vita?Perfect for fans of Judy Leigh and Dee MacdonaldWhat readers are saying about Maddie Please!'Sea, sunshine, romance and fabulous characters; Maddie's light touch and sense of fun will lift your spirits!' Bestselling author Judy Leigh'Witty, warm and simply wonderful.' Bestselling author Sarah Bennett'For a book that’s as cheering and restorative as a long lunch with your very best friend, Maddie Please is the author you need to know!' Bestselling author Chris Manby'Genuine and life-affirming…a wonderful, light-hearted novel about how it is never too late to find happiness.’ Bestselling author Kitty Wilson
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Zaffre My Not So Functional Family
Book SynopsisFor fans of Lucy Vine, Louise Pentland and Sophie Kinsella, My Not So Functional Family is a laugh-out-loud story that anyone with siblings will relate to. Claudia is getting married in a week. Well, she's supposed to be. Arriving back at her childhood home, Claudia is faced with spending the week with her her arguing siblings, dramatic mother, and nuisance aunt. Desperately awaiting the arrival of her best friend Nora for moral support, Claudia starts to question her relationship. What if her ex-boyfriend was actually The One? And is downloading Tinder just before your wedding really that bad?Claudia hopes Nora will help her face her insecurities, but she's hiding secrets of her own. With the big day drawing near, and her family close to falling out, Claudia must decide what she really wants, or doesn't want . . .
£7.59
Boldwood Books Ltd A Midnight Kiss on Ever After Street: A magical,
Book SynopsisA brand new and utterly enchanting series by bestselling author Jaimie Admans.'This is Jaimie at her warm and whimsical best, a magical story to sweep you off your feet!' Bestselling author Tilly Tennant'This beautiful story is perfect for those who need a sprinkle of fairy dust in their lives. Heartwarming, joyful, with some true laugh out loud parts. I can’t wait for more in the series.' Bestselling author, Rebecca Raisin'A sparkling and enchanting romance sprinkled with love, laughter and a little bit of magic.' Bestselling author Holly MartinA picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...Will a kiss at midnight change her life forever?Sadie Winters has spent her whole life doing as she’s told. But when her overbearing aunt forbids her from going to the farewell ball at the beloved local castle, Sadie has had enough!One magical makeover, one midnight curfew, and wearing a dress of her own creation, Sadie is unrecognizable as Ever After Street's shy seamstress.Sadie might dream of meeting a handsome prince but the only person to cross her path is Witt – the slightly awkward estate agent intending to sell the castle and dash Sadie’s dreams forever.As the clock strikes midnight, Sadie and Witt share a magical kiss and Sadie knows her heart is in serious danger. Surely Witt must feel the same way…? Sadie can't hang around to find out.But as reality dawns the next day, and fate brings Witt to Sadie’s door again, Sadie realises that her mystery estate agent prince has absolutely no idea who she is!Sadie can’t forget their midnight kiss, but is she brave enough to change her life and find love along the way…?Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!
£20.69
Boldwood Books Ltd Happy Ever After for the Cornish Midwife: The
Book SynopsisThe emotional finale to the bestselling Cornish Midwife series! Get your tissues ready!Midwife Jess is so used to helping other mums achieve their dreams that she’s put her own hopes of motherhood firmly on hold. After having her heart broken once before, Jess is determined to focus all she has on her small family and stepson Riley and make sure he feels safe, happy and loved.But when Jess is asked to care for a tiny baby and new mum in need of support, she’s torn. Jess wants to help, but she isn’t sure her battered heart could cope with saying goodbye to another baby she’s fallen in love with.Jess knows this could be the happy ever after she’s always dreamed of, but what if it costs her more heartache along the way? Is she brave enough to take one last chance at motherhood?Praise for The Cornish Midwife Series:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.' Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.' Helen J Rolfe
£29.69
Oneworld Publications Tuff: From the Man Booker prize-winning author of
Book Synopsis‘Beatty insistently finds poetry in the projects, dignity on the street.’ Guardian ‘Beatty’s blunt, impious, streetwise eloquence [is] transfixing’ New York Times ‘The writing here is seamless and teeming with momentum’ New York Times Book Review Winston ‘Tuffy’ Foshay is a 19-year-old, 24-stone ‘player-king’ to a hapless gang in Spanish Harlem, a denizen who breaks jaws and shoots dogs. His best friend is a disabled Muslim man who wants to rob banks, his guiding light is an ex-hippie Asian woman who worked for Malcolm X, and his wife he married over the phone whilst in jail. When the frustrated Tuffy agrees to run for City Council, so begins a zany, riotous concoction of nonstop hip-hop chatter and brilliant mainstream social satire, as the indomitable Beatty again demonstrates why he is hailed as one of the shrewdest cultural commentators and hilarious cutups of his generation.Trade Review‘If there really were a hip-hop nation, Paul Beatty would be its poet laureate.’ * Vibe *An extravagant, satirical cri de coeur from the inner city.... Tuff is a funny book, and Mr. Beatty’s blunt, impious, streetwise eloquence has a...transfixing power.’ * New York Times *
£8.54
Boldwood Books Ltd An Enchanted Moment on Ever After Street: A BRAND
Book SynopsisA brand new and utterly enchanting series by bestselling author Jaimie Admans.A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street...A tale as old as time…Since her mum’s death, Marnie Platt has shut herself away from everyone who cares about her. Worse, her beloved bookshop on Ever After Street is suffering too. With sales down and the shop’s garden falling into disrepair, Marnie risks losing the very last thing she loves. Until a chance encounter with her surly and reclusive neighbour….Dark and brooding, Darcy O'Connell likes to keep himself to himself. But when he hears Marnie needs help, he can’t turn his back on her. Soon they are spending most evenings together in her enchanted garden and a friendship starts to bloom…With the help of old and new friends on Ever After Street, Marnie's bookshop begins to thrive again, and with Darcy's kindness, she starts to get her sparkle back too. She just can't understand why Darcy continues to shut himself away - especially from her. Can she convince him it isn't too late to embrace life, and maybe love, again?Because every story, even theirs, deserves a happy ending….Perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Kat French and Caroline Roberts!What people are saying about Jaimie Admans!'This is Jaimie at her warm and whimsical best, a magical story to sweep you off your feet!' Bestselling author Tilly Tennant'This beautiful story is perfect for those who need a sprinkle of fairy dust in their lives. Heartwarming, joyful, with some true laugh out loud parts. I can’t wait for more in the series.' Bestselling author, Rebecca Raisin'A sparkling and enchanting romance sprinkled with love, laughter and a little bit of magic.' Bestselling author Holly Martin.
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Pushkin Press Company
Book SynopsisA richly detailed, brilliantly woven debut about the life and lore of one Black American family, told in thirteen distinct snapshots of their family gatherings
£10.44
Oneworld Publications Damnation
Book Synopsis Dead clients are bad for business, something that Tom Winter, head of security at a private Swiss bank, knows only too well. When a helicopter explosion kills a valuable client and a close colleague, Winter teams up with the mysterious Egyptian businesswoman Fatima Hakim to expose the truth behind their deaths. Together they follow the money trail around the world and back into the Swiss mountains, the NSA watching their every move. As they start closing in on the truth, Winter and Fatima turn from being the hunters to the hunted, finding themselves in a deadly, high-stakes race against the clock.Trade Review‘A terrific thriller! Smart and savvy... I had to force myself to stop reading each night.’ * Mark Gimenez, author of The Colour of Law *‘Frankly brilliant. If you're into globe-trotting action, crime and espionage, then get on it – because this is the real deal and up there with the very best of the genre.’ * Robert Parker, author of A Wanted Man *‘Damnation is a brilliant thriller, everything a page turner should be… An extremely good read with a very firm sense of location...certainly up there with the best thrillers I have read.’ * TripFiction *‘Fast, smart and savvy with touches of the Bond laconic coolness. The book is extremely well-researched, especially the behind-the-scenes tensions of the banking world, and this enjoyable thriller, with a good story and plenty of action, marks Beck out as a name to watch in the action thriller genre.’ * Crime Review *‘The action is fast-paced, the high-finance dealings ring true, and Winter is an impressively modern Bond figure.’ * Library Journal *‘Damnation travels along at an enormous pace. With its background of financiers and banks all using fair means and foul to get their hands on Arab oil billions for their equity funds, this book reads like a James Bond film and is just as entertaining.’ * Mystery People *‘Great storyteller.’ * Berner Zeitung *‘Fast, cool and laconic.’ * Sakida Interviewmagazin *‘Captivates readers immediately… Swiss James Bond.’ * Krimikiosk *‘Great arc of suspense… Gripping from the first page to the end.’ * Lebenszeit *‘Fast-paced international thriller.’ * Tourbillon Magazin *‘Breathtaking action.’ * Buchmagazin *‘Breathtaking story… great finale.’ * Buch der Woche *‘Fascinating new hero...everything a good thriller needs: action, suspense and a touch of erotic.’ * Anzeiger von Saanen und Gstaad *
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Boldwood Books Ltd The Little Beach Café: An uplifting, heartwarming
Book SynopsisLove, friendship and new beginnings… It’s all waiting for Pippa Jenkins at The Little Beach Café…When Pippa’s aunt leaves her a cafe by the beach, it doesn’t take her long to jump at the chance of a new start. Waving goodbye to mounting debt, threatening bailiffs and never-ending shifts at a job she hates, she and her young son, Joshua, prepare for their new life. But as Pippa strives to make her new business a success, the arrival of her ex makes her question everything. Will she succumb to his charms, or will Joe, the local plumber, be able to repair Pippa’s heart?A heartwarming tale of new beginnings, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Jessica Redland and Polly Babbington.
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Oneworld Publications Manchester Happened: From the winner of the
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE HEARST BIG BOOK AWARDS 2019 THE STUNNING SHORT-STORY COLLECTION FROM PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR JENNIFER NANSUBUGA MAKUMBI If there's one thing the characters in Jennifer Makumbi's stories know, it's how to field an uncomfortable question. 'Let me buy you a cup of tea...what are you doing in England?' 'Do these children of yours speak any Luganda?' 'Did you know that man Idi Amin?' But perhaps the most difficult question of all is the one they ask themselves: 'You mean this is England?' As hilarious as they are compassionate, these vibrant stories re-imagine the journey of Ugandans who choose to make England their home. Weaving between Manchester and Kampala, this dazzling collection will captivate anyone who has ever wondered what it means to truly belong. Trade Review'A thoughtful writer who quietly, engagingly, pierces the reality of relocating to Britain. Manchester Happened explores the emotional nuance of the immigrant experience.' * Observer *'Majestic...exactly the stories we all need.' * Los Angeles Times *'Written with energy, passion and conviction, each one of the 12 stories is a jewel in its own right; collectively, they are a fascinating interrogation of the nature of identity and the pressing need for greater cultural integration.' * Harper's Bazaar *'A masterpiece. This collection of short stories will resonate...with those who know intimately that the space between "here and back home" is more than just distance.' * African Arguments, Best books by African writers, 2019 *'Manchester Happened glitters with… Makumbi’s terrific turn of phrase… Dedicated to the 'fearless Ugandans in the diaspora' [Manchester Happened] provides an entertaining insight into their lives. It is a fascinating collection and confirms Makumbi as an exciting new voice.' * New Humanist *'These short stories span generations who experienced migration from Uganda to Britain and back again. They explore harsh realities such as racism, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family break-ups, alcoholism and the lingering effects of colonialism. But there is humour among the cultural misunderstandings, petty snobberies and petty jealousies.' * Irish Times *'In her latest collection of short stories, Jennifer Makumbi speaks to the struggles of immigration... As much as their tone is light...they are also evidently indirectly political. You cannot run away from the searing undertones of alienation, struggle with identity, and finding a home away from home.' * The Star, (Kenya) *'The poorest Ugandan migrant returns home to the family for ceremonies and it's at these awesome occasions that Makumbi’s storytelling reaches its zenith. Humour ripples through even the most dire adventure… A treasure to be savoured.' * Country Style (Australia) *
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Boldwood Books Ltd The Bordeaux Book Club
Book SynopsisLove books? The Bordeaux Book Club is seeking new members!When Leah and her husband moved to France, it was with the dream of becoming self-sufficient. But in truth, it's not the good life' she'd imagined, as three hours of digging barely yield a single straggly carrot. Worse, her teenage daughter is acting up, and her husband seems to find every strange excuse under the hot French sun to disappear. So when her friend entreats her to join the new bookclub she's forming, Leah decides it's something she will do for herself. The chance to make new friends, to drink a few glasses of wine, and to escape into stories that take her miles away from the life she'd thought would be her own happy-ever-after. But the book club is a strange group of misfits. There's prickly Grace, who lives alone and seems to know everybody and like no-one. Buttoned-up Monica, who says her husband is away and appears to be parenting her baby all alone. Handsome builder George, who has barely read a book before. And Alfie who is a full two decades younger than everyone else, and is hiding a devastating secretAs the stories they read begin to bring the new friends closer together, Leah is about to discover that happy-ever-afters don't always look how you expect them toA gorgeously escapist read from the bestselling author of A Year at the French Farmhouse, perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Jo Thomas and Fiona Valpy. Readers love Gillian Harvey!I inhaled this absolute joy of a book in two greedy sittings. Wonderful! Gillian Harvey never disappoints and I can't recommend this escapist gem of novel highly enough' Nicola GillA really heartwarming and satisfying read full of character and warmth, like a glass of red wine with friends on a French summer's evening' Nancy PeachBeautifully observed and exquisitely written. There's such a range of emotions here and Gillian Harvey delivers them all with great depth' Ian MooreWonderfully warm and enchanting, The Bordeaux Book Club immerses the reader in two tantalizing worlds: the book club that turns into something much more, and the dream of let's-buy-a-farmhouse-in-France With empathy, insight, and humour, The Bordeaux Book Club will delight readers seeking their own escape and meaningful camaraderie over the joys of literature, laughter, and love' Natalie JennerA gorgeous heart-warming story about the importance of friends, whether old and new, in helping you through the twists and turns in life's journey. An emotional but uplifting read' Jessica RedlandLike a cold glass of Chablis on a hot summer's day, this lovely bookish story will refresh and restore you with its quirky mix of characters and lush French setting' Beth MorreyGillian Harvey is my go-to author for uplifting and engrossing stories set in France. In The Bordeaux Book Club she is at the top of her game and this book is as delicious as the millefeuilles she so temptingly describes' Kirsten Hesketh'As delightful as it is moving a true gem of a novel... enchanting, wise and wonderfully uplifting' Isabelle Broom'Uplifting, feel-good and hilarious... for anyone who has ever had their heart broken. This is escapism at its best. Every page felt like I was on holiday with my best friends. Gillian has done it again!' Tim Ewins
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