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
Olympia Publishers Criminal Cove Home For Retired Supervillains
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£13.49
Olympia Publishers Find a Penny Pick Her Up
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£10.44
Olympia Publishers Harvesting a Storm
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£16.19
Olympia Publishers An Endless Chain
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£13.16
Olympia Publishers Niaina A Spirit Life
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£8.54
Olympia Publishers Me Myself and Him
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£11.87
Olympia Publishers Whispers of the White Rose
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£9.49
Olympia Publishers Quigley and the Lost Sorrow
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£13.16
Olympia Publishers A War of Secrets
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£11.69
Olympia Publishers The Silver Wheelbarrow
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£12.59
Olympia Publishers Bye Bye Blackbird
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£12.59
Olympia Publishers Secrets of the Angels
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£7.59
Olympia Publishers Jackals Orchard
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£11.69
Olympia Publishers Am I OK
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£6.99
The Book Guild Ltd Dandelion Yellow
Book SynopsisSarah and Hannah have been best friends since childhood but as the past unravels, will their lifelong friendship be destroyed, or is their bond strong enough to survive the bitterest betrayal?
£9.49
The Book Guild Ltd A More Perfect World
Book SynopsisA tale of thwarted love set in a place where the boundaries between the real and the virtual are dangerously blurred, and where your dearest memories may not be your own. A place where desire for a single person is heresy. Welcome to the Virtuality...
£9.49
The Book Guild Ltd Criminal Bycatch
Book SynopsisMungo, a fisherman in Cornwall, uncovers a plot threatening his livelihood. Can he infiltrate a smuggling ring in Calais? Can he uncover the truth before it's too late?
£9.49
The Book Guild Ltd The Block Room
Book SynopsisIn a small Lancashire town, two lives intersect with secrets buried deep within a century-old mill. But when past and present collide, can Dani and Dev find peace, or will history's sins consume them?
£9.49
Bookouture A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse
Book SynopsisAmong the emerald hills of the Lake District sits the village of Thimblebury and Wordsworth Cottage, its garden bursting with wildflowers. It is the perfect place for village nurse Ottilie to make her brave new start...Ottilie never thought she''d live in a place like Wordsworth Cottage. Nestled close to the river, her new home in the village of Thimblebury means all her patients are nearby, keeping her busy, which she needs after the death of her husband Josh. But disaster strikes when the river floods Ottilie''s cottage. She has spent everything on her new home, and now she might lose it.But the villagers can''t bear to lose Ottilie and they make a plan to save her house. Leading the effort is handsome Heath, and as he works, he and Ottilie start to open up to each other. Ottilie tells him about her loss, and he shares the pain of his broken marriage. Could Heath be the man to make Ottilie feel life is worth living again? A completely beautiful and romantic read about healing after heartbreak and learning that the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Fans of Shari Low, Jessica Redland and Jo Bartlett will lose their hearts to A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse. What everyone is saying about A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse:''I absolutely adored this novel and devoured it over the course of a few nights because I just couldn''t put it down... I was so excited to read Ottilie''s story and I knew I was in for heartbreak after reading the first page. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous.... so moving and beautifully written.'' NetGalley reviewer, ?????''This was such a good book! The setting was perfect. It would be a great summer read.. I could not put this book down.'' Goodreads reviewer, ?????''I loved this book... A really good read. I am a big fan of Tilly Tennant and yet again she does not disappoint.'' Goodreads reviewer, ?????''A heartwarming and engaging read with great characters, set in the beautiful setting of the Lake District which is one of my favourite places so this added to my enjoyment. I loved the community feel and how everyone pulled together to help each other. This was a lovely heartwarming read of making a fresh start and finding happiness and making new friends. Looking forward to the next instalment'' Goodreads reviewer, ?????
£9.49
Bookouture The Irish Boarding House
Book Synopsis24 Merrion Square. The house stands empty, the old stone steps overgrown with thorny rose bushes. But Mary Kate feels a deep connection to the neglected rooms. Could this be the place to help her heal?Dublin 1952. When Mary Kate Ryan receives a surprise inheritance from the woman who abandoned her as a baby, she''s about to refuse the money. But then she sees a beautiful, deserted house for sale and something sparks in her heart.She opens the Dublin Boarding House for Single Ladies, providing shelter for others as alone as her. The house brings Mary Kate friendships she never dreamed of - until she discovers a devastating secret.Can Mary Kate draw on the strength of the women around her or will the tragedy she uncovers spell disaster for them all?A heart-wrenching story full of family secrets. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe.What readers are saying about The Irish Boarding House series:''This gut-wrenching story is phenomenal. I loved... Hits all the feels... Heartbreaking... Bringing you to tears, and then bringing a smile to your face and joy to your heart... Completely unputdownable.'' Page Turners, ?????''Oh my heart!... Heart-warming and uplifting, making you just want to crawl into the pages and stay there... Wonderful... I loved everything about it... Beautiful.'' The Staffymum''s Book Nook, ?????''I simply adored it... Captured my attention from the first page. I absolutely love... Exceptional, unforgettable... So memorable and moving... Frankly beautiful.'' Musician''s Poet, ?????''Oh my, what a wonderful heart-warming return to the Irish Boarding House!... So uplifting... Made my heart ache on more than one occasion... Beautiful... Will put a smile on your face and a new spring in your step!... 5 heart-filled stars.'' Cindy L Spear, ??????????''Emotional, gripping... I was captivated from the beginning... I loved it but be warned: tissues may be needed!'' karen_loves_reading, ??????????''Wonderful... Fantastic... You are literally transported back in time as you read... I was hooked... An uplifting but at times emotional read. I had a smile on my face but also I did shed a tear or two'' @leona.omahony, ??????????''Wonderful and heart-warming... Had me tearing up as I flipped through the pages. I had to keep the Kleenex box nearby as I read faster and faster... The perfect ending to a wonderful series... Inspiring, powerful and filled my heart with love.'' Page Turners ??????????
£9.49
Troubador Publishing Seven Minutes to Four
Book Synopsis1992, Northumberland. A cottage in Northumberland called Skylarks offers Heather escape, anonymity, and the possibility of a new start. This is her chance to leave a ruined past behind and bury away forever the terrible secret she hides. But as she settles into her new surroundings, she becomes convinced that her husband has followed her. It seems that Stephen, who's been dead for almost two years, has tracked her down and does not intend leaving her in peace. Tormented by strange occurrences in Skylarks, Heather's fragile nerves begin to crack as the past returns to haunt her in ways she could never have imagined. Seven Minutes to Four is an evocative paranormal story that explores the torment of guilt and our inability to escape it.
£10.79
Troubador Publishing The Search
Book SynopsisA novel about searching for your long-lost family, partly based on the author's own search for her birth family, which shows how recent advances in DNA have transformed this type of search, and opened up many new possibilities. But also shows that not all family reunions can be happy ones.
£9.49
Troubador Publishing Visitations
Book SynopsisA profoundly moving and captivating tragedy that, while marked by sadness, is also illuminated by moments of beauty, joy, and unexpected humour. It weaves together the depth and complexity of a life, blending the lines between memoir and fiction.
£17.84
Troubador Publishing Pentimenti
Book SynopsisA novel about memories, dreams and reflections. Things which are forgotten and left behind yet are still capable of affecting the present. It shows how women's lives are impacted by social change and world events.
£9.49
Troubador Publishing Nina and the Orange Dog
Book SynopsisA wry and perceptive tale of family, friendship and a cheerful dog, following Nina as she navigates the small irritations and joys of daily life.
£9.49
Troubador Publishing The Travellers Tales
Book SynopsisTravel fiction based on the extensive travels by the author. Describes travel in the early 1970's when there was a dramatic change in the way people were travelling and the places they were travelling to.
£10.44
Troubador Publishing The Cradle And The Cage
Book SynopsisA novel exploring the clash of opposing values between different Kurdish and English societies, as well as the complexities of unconventional families. Will the unearthing of a family's traumatic past lead to ruin or pave the way to redemption, personal growth and healing?
£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers I Am You The Journey to conscious self
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Tree Outside the Window
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£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers French Leave
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£13.16
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Menorah 1979
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£11.69
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Curse of Knowledge
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Sacred Consciousness
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£10.79
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Mission of Mr Din
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£7.59
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Laperitif
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers A Room on the Moon
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£10.79
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Off I Go...
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£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Then Came Morning
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers 33 Houses
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Dirty Bath Water
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£9.17
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers At This Very Moment
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Swing
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Eating A Biscuit In The Front Cafe
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£9.49
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Longing for Laurie
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£8.54
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Coaster King
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£6.99
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers The Money Masquerade
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£10.44
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers A Chequered Past
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£7.59
Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers Beyond Las Vegas
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£8.54
