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
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd. Our Precious Wars
£12.74
Canelo Dreams Come True at Glendale Hall: A romantic,
Book SynopsisLorna is following her dreams. But can she follow her heart?Lorna Ferguson has dreamt of opening her own bed and breakfast in the village of Glendale for as long as she’d pictured falling in love. While her love life remains frankly hopeless, Lorna is determined to secure Dove House – the home she imagined living in as a child – to start this new venture with her family.Along with brother Adam, Lorna starts restoring the house to its Art Deco glory, but faced with a whole host of renovation problems and their money fast running out, they worry that Dove House will never be ready to open in the New Year.When a mystery man turns up, needing to fulfil a promise he made to his dying father and find the object he left at Dove House many years ago, Lorna’s heart goes out to him. But what they find there is going to change both of their lives forever.Facing problems at every turn, and distracted by her heart, Lorna is going to need all the magic that her beloved Glendale can supply to make all her dreams come true…An uplifting, inspirational and romantic read that will warm your heart. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Heidi Swain will love this. Readers can’t get enough of the Glendale Hall series!:‘A lovely series full of warmth, inspiration, community spirit, friendship and love, set in the most idyllic village in the Scottish hills.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This book is life-affirming, full of surprises, an absolute joy and a real pick-me-up!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review‘Victoria has a wonderful way of writing which brings the characters to life, their stories are believable, their love genuine and their pain heartbreaking… I’ve genuinely loved these books so much.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader Review‘A brilliantly written, deliciously witty and highly moving tale… sheer perfection from beginning to end!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bookish Jottings‘I’ve fallen in love with this uplifting story and with the entire town of Glendale...I wish the characters were real!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ReadwithAbi‘A gorgeous feel-good story…I’m already looking forward to the next one!’ Jessica Redland, author of Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow‘Emotional, moving, funny, heartwarming - this novel has got it all. Highly recommended!’ Samantha Tonge, author of The Winter We Met‘Read at any time when you need something comforting and cosy and want to escape from the world for a while.’ Book Lover Worm‘I absolutely loved this book… beautifully written and a really easy, feel good read and a perfect escape.’ A Girl Who Loves to Read
£8.54
Boldwood Books Ltd The Old Girls Chateau Escape
Book SynopsisA BRAND NEW uplifting 'Golden Girls Behaving Badly' book club pick from Kate Galley ? Must-read for fans of Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!Two old friends. One unexpected adventure!When, at the age of 71, Gina Knight's husband of four decades left her unexpectedly, she thought her life over. Until she met Dorothy Reed a woman so full of the joie de vivre you'd think she was 21, not nearly 90. Gina would do anything for Dorothy. So when Dorothy suggests she take on the role of companion for one of Dorothy's old friends, Gina sees no reason to say no. Meredith Harper is a successful writer, living in Provence, and needs help looking after her husband, whose health is deteriorating. But when Gina arrives at the grand chateau, it becomes clear that Dorothy has not given Gina the full story. Because Meredith is also writing her memoirs, and Dorothy wants to know the contents before anyone else. So much so, she's sent Gina to spy. But what secrets is Meredith keeping? And will Gina be able to find out the truth before her cover's blown?Praise for Kate Galley's books:'An uplifting, positive story... Eat Pray Love for the older generation' Judy Leigh'I thoroughly enjoyed this poignant and heartwarming debut!' Fiona Gibson'A glorious romp with a super-sensitive touch' Celia Anderson'A sunny, fun-filled read set in the south of France. Some beautiful descriptions and scene setting. Wonderful to read about older heroines and with their age comes secrets, mysteries and challenges. Highly recommended' Maddie Please'I loved this book! I wouldn't have thought it was a debut novel, it was so well-written. I loved the author's style and also the pace of the story', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'The perfect holiday read! I'll be looking for more books by Kate Galley in the future', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Wonderful story about friendships, second chances, and what ultimately can make life feel worth living', NetGalley Reviewer ?????'Sad, funny and uplifting. I really think we need a sequel to this one!', NetGalley Reviewer'Wonderfully fluent and evocative writing, complemented this beautifully textured, fast-paced, multi-layered storyline... This story was definitely one of a kind', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a brilliant debut novel from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Uplifting and joyous, I didn't want to turn the last page. I can't wait to read more from Kate Galley', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'Really refreshing... A very enjoyable read', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What an utterly adorable book! I was totally invested.... Highly recommended', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????'What a fantastic book!...I didn't want to put down... The ending was perfect and made me cry', NetGalley Reviewer, ?????
£20.69
The Book Guild Ltd Fun Frolics and Fandangos with Satire
Book SynopsisA razor-sharp satire of modern bureaucracy, office culture, and digital obsessionguaranteed to make you laugh and wince in equal measure.
£9.49
Canelo Two Sisters
Book Synopsis''I was hooked... a powerful and compelling story from start to finish.'' Anna SmithThey tried to forget their past. Now it's the only thing that can save them.Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they've ever known. But as adults, their lives have taken different paths. Orla's got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead's struggle with drugs and alcohol has taken her to some very dark places.But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call from the woman who gave them up at birth. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she's far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down.In a firm like Janey's, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Or
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Bookouture Love and Other Lost Things
£9.49
Canelo The Glory Years: An uplifting, hilarious page turner that will make you laugh out loud!
Kate O’Reilly loves a stroll down memory lane.Nowadays she’s a mother to Declan and Phoebe, has the semi-detached in suburbia and the dependable husband, Seamus – but when faced with a never-ending pile of laundry and new chin hairs sprouting overnight, no wonder she daydreams about the past.A time when the music was better (Girl Power forever!), her social circle was wider, Cool Britannia reigned supreme and only a penalty shootout stood between England reaching the finals of Euro ’96.So, when a freak electrical storm takes her back in time to 1996, Kate’s elated – this is her chance to discover what might have happened if she’d only done things a little bit differently in the Nineties.But as she relives her youth again, will Kate realise some things really are best left in the past? And will she ever be able to get back to the family she misses so much? Even if none of them know how to load the sodding dishwasher…A laugh-out-loud, relatable read for anyone who wishes they could take a holiday from adulting… fans of Why Mummy Drinks and Jane Fallon will love this!Previously published as A Mother Dimension, this has been extensively edited and rewritten.Readers are loving The Glory Years:‘A quick, easy and fun read that I adored…I couldn't put it down. I loved the characters and it made me laugh.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewWow!...It completely exceeded all my expectations… a lot of twists and turns throughout the book which keeps you captivated’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I think pretty much everyone can relate to this book… I laughed out loud several times!’ Reader Review'This book had me turning pages without even realizing. It was so good!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Kate was such a fun relatable character…Very nostalgic and cute! I remember so much of the blasts from the past which was fun!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Adorable, heartwarming and inspiring.’ Reader Review‘It’s such a jovial, humorous and light-hearted book… Overall a fantastic read.’ Reader ReviewPraise for Mink Elliott:‘Nothing short of a delight… I would recommend this book if you are looking for a lighthearted and feel good read’ Reader Review‘So fun to read. It reminded me of Bridget Jones’ Diary (for 50 year olds!)…Highly recommend!’ Reader Review‘This book had me laughing because it is so relatable and down to earth…Within the first few pages, I found myself chuckling…Highly recommend this read.’ Reader Review‘Lighthearted and full of comedy…the story was relatable and enjoyable.’ Reader Review‘A really easy, feel good read which is particularly relatable for those of us of a certain age!!!’ Reader Review‘A brilliant, enjoyable and entertaining book that made me smile and laugh… I loved the humour and the likeable cast of characters. Highly recommended.’ Reader Review‘This book was hilarious…a great way to escape for a few hours.’ Reader Review
£8.54
Futa Fata An Saol Sona
£13.95
Archipelago Books One None and a Hundred Grand
£16.99
Canelo The Torrent: An unputdownable Australian crime
Book Synopsis‘Such a good read’ Val McDermidWhat deadly secrets have been swept away by the flood?Heavily pregnant and a week away from maternity leave, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is exhausted. But a violent hold-up at a local fast-food restaurant means that her final days will be anything but straightforward.When the closed case of a man who drowned in the recent summer floods is dumped in her lap, what begins as a simple, informal review quickly grows into something more complicated. Kate can either write the report that’s expected of her or investigate the case the way she wants to.As secrets and betrayals pile up, unsettling connections to her own past and family emerge. How far is Kate prepared to push to discover the truth?The Torrent is tense and atmospheric Australian crime at its best. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.Praise for The Torrent ‘Subtle and clever … Dinuka McKenzie has talent to burn’ Dervla McTiernan‘Tense, believable and a quick, involving read’ Crime Time‘Vivid, pacy and refreshingly original. A gripping whodunnit with heart’ Emma Viskic‘Intense, dangerous and utterly compelling’ B. M. Carroll‘I like Australian noir and this is the excellent debut of a new series. Complex, twisty, it kept me reading and guessing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I was hooked from the first page … great characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘I loved the characters and the setting and hope this is the first in a long series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Well-paced, astoundingly good’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review‘Tension, intrigue and well crafted characters. An Australian equivalent to Rachel Abbott’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
£9.49
Dell Play You For It
£13.49
Crooked Lane Books The Deadly Book Club
£16.19
Canelo All The Dark Places
Book SynopsisOh my goodness!.. I loved this. It had me fully enthralled from the first chapter.' ????? Reader ReviewA moment you never want to forgetSnow falls softly outside Molly Bradley's Boston home on a frigid January night. Inside, six close friends are gathered to celebrate the fortieth birthday of Molly's psychologist husband, Jay. The house rings with laughter, there's good food and good company and as Molly falls asleep, she reflects on this perfect evening.A moment you fear you never willBut the following morning, Molly discovers Jay dead on the floor of his office, his throat brutally slashed. Devastated, she tries to make sense of what has happened, but her world starts to implode when Detective Rita Myers tells her that this was no random murder she believes Jay's killer is among their circle of friends.As the case becomes deeper, and dark revelations come to light, Molly questio
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Penguin Publishing Group The Marriage Narrative
£15.82
John Hunt Smaller Animals
Book SynopsisA story of living, loving and growing up on Parliament Hill
£12.99
Canelo Beginners Luck
Book SynopsisWhen three friends buy a lottery ticket, they never suspected that, for each of them, love will be the biggest win of allA scientist with a quiet, steady job at a university, Kit Averin's sudden windfall changes nothing, with one exception: the fixer-upper she plans to buy, her first and only real home. It's more than enough to keep her busy, until an unsettlingly handsome, charming, and determined corporate recruiter shows up in her labBen Tucker is willing to put in the time to talk Kit into a big-money position in his firm. Especially when sticking around his hometown for the summer gives him a chance to reconnect with his dad. But the longer he stays, the more questions he has about his own future and where he belongs.What begins as a chilly rebuff soon heats up into an attraction neither Kit nor Ben can deny and finding themselves lucky in love might just be pricelessA heartwarming and funny romance, for f
£8.54
Double 9 Booksllp Blind Love
£17.99
Canelo The Deep End
Book SynopsisA mystery body washes up under Teignmouth Pier. Jan Talantire discovers, in her investigations, that the case may have a sinister link to her misconduct allegations against Commander Brent West.
£9.49
Europa Editions (UK) Ltd. The Ogreâs Daughter
£15.29
Olympia Publishers The Visitor
£9.99
Olympia Publishers Omar Sayed and Descendants
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£8.54
Bookouture Her Rival
£9.49
Penguin Random House Sea In Safe Hands
£10.99
Olympia Publishers My Lilu
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£12.59
DC Comics Tom Strong Compendium Two
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£41.25
Seagull Books Eunice
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£15.19
Olympia Publishers What's the Story Jackanorry?
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£5.62
Troubador Publishing Ltd Straad
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£9.49
Olympia Publishers Love Stain
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£10.44
Troubador Publishing Longshore Drift
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£9.49
Bedford Square Publishers The Widowmaker
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£9.49
Olympia Publishers The Devils Foot
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Olympia Publishers The Conscript
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£11.69
Troubador Publishing Choice Choose Chosen
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£9.49
Olympia Publishers The Fifth Decree
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£8.54
Troubador Publishing The White City
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£10.44
Verso Books The Book of Saladin
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£14.24
Olympia Publishers The I Life
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£11.69
Verso Books A Sultan in Palermo
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£14.24
Amaurea Press A Curious Child
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£10.80
The Conrad Press Twin I Twin II
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£10.44
Two Lines Press Grace Period
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£13.50
VIZ Media LLC Mujina into the Deep Vol. 3
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£12.59
Double 9 Booksllp The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire
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£17.59
Fantagraphics Books Undercity
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£26.24
Renard Press Ltd Fledging
Book SynopsisWhen Lia lays an egg she doesn't know what to do. At her age, it's impossible to escape the baby question. She feels her heart's not in it but the egg is impossible to ignore Fledging is a riveting tale and resounding call for a woman's right to make her own choices, whether that means embracing motherhood or living child-free.
£9.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Colonel and the Eunuch
Book SynopsisFrom these disparate sources, the boy tries to piece together who the Colonel really is, just as he himself grows up in a rapidly changing China. It is not until many years later, when the boy also becomes a middle-aged man, that he would look back and finally solve the puzzle.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Six Lives
Book SynopsisSIX LIVESSix lives, connected through blood and history, each rooted in the dirt of their inheritance, look to the future, and what it might hold. THE GUANO MERCHANTIn 1855, Edward Feebes travels to the guano islands of South America to investigate an irregularity in the accounts of the House of Feebes & Co. MOMENTO MORIIn 1912, post-mortem photographer and reluctant blackmailer Annie Connolly plots her escape from Ireland to America on board the Titanic. THE COUNTRY HOUSE MURDERIn 1933, idealistic Edgar Waverley faces a choice of the heart when he becomes embroiled in a country house murder. THE SPYIn 1964, hapless KGB agent Vasily Sokolov makes his career conjuring valuable information from worthless detritus. ZABBALEENin 1987, actor Mariam Khouri looks back at Black Dirt, the movie that lifted her from the streets of Cairo. NEW YORKIn 2012, Isabelle Feebes attempts to break with her poisonous heritage once and for al. Can she forge a new life for herself in the New World? Can you ever truly escape your past?
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