Contemporary lifestyle fiction

Book SynopsisA brand new spicy STEM romance for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Sally Thorne!What do you do when your mortifying Friday night blind date is sitting opposite you at your desk on Monday morning?A hot blind date in Paris with no strings? Practical Leonie would never do such a thing! But when a new dating app that uses science and logic leads her to gorgeous, so-not-her-type Jack the chemistry is off the charts.Only, when the morning after proves that opposites definitely don't attract, Leonie is relieved they never need to see each other again.Until she starts her new job and there he is, sitting in the boss's office, the man behind the best and worst night of her life.Readers are obsessed with Once Upon An AlgorithmA delightful and engaging romantic novel that adds a fresh and modern twist to the world of love and algorithms.' ?????''Freaking PERFECTION. 10/10. This was just so so good. I couldn't get enough of it and wanted a thousand more pages of this.' ?????Trust me when I say you won''

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Book SynopsisThree estranged sisters reconnect in their Louisiana hometown to face an unresolved past in a heartfelt novel about family, grief, secrets, and forgiveness. Savannah was four years old when her twin sister, Georgia, went missing from their small Louisiana town, fracturing their family. Twenty-eight years later, Savannah convinces her estranged older sisters, Rayanne and Sue Ellen, to honor the pact they made as children and retrieve the time capsule they buried in their old backyard. But coming home means confronting old ghosts…and their stubborn grandmother, Meemaw. Sifting through the artifacts, they come across a photograph taken on the day Georgia disappeared and spot a familiar woman lingering in the background. While Sue Ellen and Rayanne want to move on with their lives, Savannah is determined to find the woman—and perhaps a clue to the past. When old tensions, rivalries, and memories resurface, the sisters must reconsider what they thought they knew about that fateful day, about each other, and about themselves. On their search to uncover what happened to Georgia, each of them will discover what Meemaw has known all along: family is everything.Trade Review“The concept of home, shaky at the beginning, is made whole again…A good addition to women’s fiction collections.” —Booklist “With lush prose and vivid description, Laura Barrow paints a picture of three sisters and their grandmother searching to uncover a secret from the past—and heal the wounds that have, in many ways, shaped their lives. Lyrical and lovely, Call the Canaries Home is a stunning debut from a standout new voice in women’s fiction. And Laura Barrow is officially on my list of must-read authors!” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds “For fans of small-town fiction and bighearted family comes a moving tale of forgiveness, loss, and secrets told through a cast of memorable characters. As three sisters move closer toward the truth behind their sibling’s disappearance, they discover deeper truths about themselves. Barrow crafts an impressive debut, culminating in a bittersweet yet satisfying conclusion. A touching, heartfelt read proving that family truly is everything.” —Rochelle B. Weinstein, bestselling author of When We Let Go

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Book SynopsisAll the trappings of a feel-good read second chances and winter-tinged rendezvous' My WeeklyJulie Shackman knows how to bring the feel-good factor' Woman's Weekly?????''If you're looking for the ultimate Christmas feel-good book, this has got to be up there' NetGalley ReviewerFall in love with the Christmas romance of the year, full of love and second chances!Lottie Grant loves the festive season so much that she works at the incredibly successful Christmas shop, Christmas Crackers, in her pretty Scottish home town of Craig Brae. But when the shop is sold, her world is turned upside down, leaving her wondering what she will do next.Just as she's about to give up hope on finding a new dream job, an offer comes that she can't refuse, managing a set of luxury wooden cabins and opening just in time for Christmas!As she gets to work decorating the cabins, and hanging lights on the fir trees, Lottie can't believe her luck. That is until the arrival of Blake Dempster, a moody but handsome hik

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Book SynopsisA powerful cycle of stories from many mythologies, from Greek to Norse, Japanese to Slavic. Adds to the gorgeous editions of the Epic Tales and Gothic Fantasy collections.Quests and journeys are fundamental to many mythologies, often reflecting the human desire for knowledge and understanding. In Sumerian and Babylonian legend we find Gilgamesh seeking immortality; from the Norse, Odin sacrifices his eye in his quest for the utmost wisdom; from Greek mythology comes Jason and the Argonauts and Odysseus. And there are recurring themes, with heroes yearning for their loved ones in the underworld or to defy death, so from Japan comes the tale of Izanagi searching for Izanami in Yomi, the land of shadows and the dead; and from Polynesia, the god Maui''s fateful journey to the belly of the Goddess of the Underworld in order to find immortality. And of course, from Arthurian legend, the search for the Holy Grail brings profound self-discovery to the knights Bors, Percival and Galahad. This new collection is a wonder of tales from every corner of the world.The Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories and Epic Tales collections bring together the entire range of myth, folklore and modern short fiction. Highlighting the roots of suspense, supernatural, science fiction and mystery stories the books in Flame Tree Collections series are beautifully presented, perfect as a gift and offer a lifetime of reading pleasure.

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Book SynopsisA fascinating collection, from classic sources, of epic tales from one of the earliest civilizations. Undiscovered until 200 years ago, the stories, hymns and ancient King lists of Sumer and Babylon, reveal a rich culture of city states, each with their own gods, and tales of floods and the division between earth, the heavens and the Netherworld.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, How the Squirrel outwitted the Elephant, and The Water-Fairies save a Child, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded and migrated over many centuries bringing the oral traditions with them. Tales in the Bantu and Banda languages abound, the Sara and Gbaya too, each bringing their unique inflections to the stories of Anansi-style spiders or other tricksters, where in the Congo, the clever water antelope or gazelle is pitched against the brutish or pompous lions, leopards or elephants.A lively and powerful read.FLAME TREE 451. The bestselling paperback series on myths, legends, warriors, leaders and epic literature. Although Norse, Greek and Celtic mythology dominate the popular imagination in Western countries, there are so many other tradition around the world that contribute to the rich exploration of o

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Book SynopsisBuilding on the huge popularity of mythological retellings, here is a timely, multi-author story of the flawed but all-powerful Odin, told through ancient and modern hands, in a beautiful collectable edition.Everyone knows about Odin, the All-father, the one-eyed, all-seeing, powerful King of the Gods, presiding over his great hall Valhalla, surveying the nine realms and the billions of souls. He bears the pain of Ragnarok, the joy of travelling in disguise through Midgard and, shapeshifting in the dusk, joins his ravens in their flights across the mythic landscape. Featuring new stories from open submissions, this enthralling book reveals the larger-than-life tales of Odin and his kin, their adventures in the ancient and the modern world, with the gods, the giants, the valkyrie and the creatures of the epic Norse literature.Introductory essay by Charlie Shotton, and foreword by Dr Carolyne Larrington. The modern authors whose stories feature in this book are: K.

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Book SynopsisA moving novel of family and forgiveness and of hope and healing by Rochelle B. Weinstein, the USA Today bestselling author of This Is Not How It Ends. When Avery Beckett is proposed to by Jude Masters, a widowed father and the man she loves, it should be a time of great joy. Instead, Avery is on edge. She’s wary of the idea of family, doubtful of happy endings, and too afraid to take the leap. It’s the kind of fear that comes from having secrets. Before Avery commits to a new life, she must reconcile with the one she left behind. When Avery returns to her childhood farm in the North Carolina mountains, she’s surprised to be saddled with a companion: Jude’s teenage daughter, Elle, who’s grappling with the loss of her mother and the complicated emotions of first love. On a path of mending wounds and breaking down walls, Avery and Elle form an unexpected alliance. It’s giving them the courage to move forward. And for Avery, everything she needs to confront the past. An emotional tale of mothers and daughters, loss and acceptance, When We Let Go is about the lessons that come from heartbreak and the healing it takes to embrace the joy of a second chance.Trade Review“An emotional tale of mothers and daughters, loss and acceptance…a fully entertaining and at times thought-provoking read from first page to last.” —Midwest Book Review “When We Let Go is chock-full of warmth, heartache, and hope. This moving story explores the bond between a mother and daughter joined by circumstance rather than DNA and is perfect for anyone who’s ever had to start over. The story is simply beautiful in its unfolding.” —Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of Heard It in a Love Song “In When We Let Go, Rochelle Weinstein writes of Avery, a woman who finds herself on a trip to confront the painful losses of her past while forging an unlikely intergenerational bond with her fiancé’s teenage daughter. With the strong voice and insightful prose for which she has become known, Weinstein builds a powerful and memorable story of homecoming, first love, second chances, the truths that set us free, and the families we find for ourselves.” —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star “When We Let Go is a story about a woman who needs to learn how to let go of regret and open her heart to the prospect of loving openly and fully again before she can move on from an unfathomable loss. This heartrending story grabbed hold of my soul and didn’t let go. Beautifully crafted, it was impossible not to be carried along on this remarkable journey of healing and self-forgiveness.” —Suzanne Redfearn, #1 Amazon bestselling author of In an Instant “Every one of Rochelle Weinstein’s novels is compulsively readable—but When We Let Go takes her enviable talent to the next level. Insightful, exacting, and brimming with empathy, this story of second chances is Weinstein at her very best.” —Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Everything Must Go “Poignant and heartfelt, this one truly shines.” —Allison Winn Scotch, New York Times bestselling author of Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing “Rochelle Weinstein creates compelling, authentic characters I didn’t want to let go of in this deeply heartfelt novel about love, loss, and the family ties that can break us—and make us whole. I absolutely loved it.” —Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author “When Avery Beckett’s boyfriend gets down on one knee, it should be the happiest moment of her life. Instead, it’s a reminder of all she’s lost—and all the truth she hasn’t yet told him. Moving forward is hard, and Avery doesn’t believe she deserves a second chance. But the intersection of a surprise trip home, a moody teenage girl, and being forced to confront her past shows Avery that sometimes, it’s When We Let Go that we truly learn how to live. With vivid characters, perfect pacing, and unexpected twists, this story grabbed me from the first page and held my heart until the very end. Rochelle Weinstein has proven herself as a master storyteller.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR BBC TV SERIESWINNER OF THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT NEWCOMER AWARDLONGLISTED FOR THE GOLDSBORO BOOKS GLASS BELL and the DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS'"WAHALA" means trouble and there's plenty of it' GUARDIAN'Full of food, humour and pitch-perfect observation' STYLIST'All the ride-or-die realness of female friendship' RED MAGAZINEThree friends.Three 'perfect' lives (or so they pretend).Here comes TroubleRonke wants Happily Ever After and 2.2. kids. She's dating Kayode and wants him to be 'the one'. Her friends think he's just another in a long line of dodgy Nigerian boyfriends.Boo has just what Ronke wants - a kind husband, a gorgeous child. But she's frustrated, unfulfilled, and desperate to remember who she used to be.Simi is the golden one with the perfect lifestyle and a career. No one knows she's crippled by impostor syndrome and tempted to pack it all in each time her boss mentions her 'urban vibe.' Her husband thinks they're trying for a baby. She's not.When the high-flying, charismatic Isobel explodes into the group, she seems to bring out the best in each woman. But the more Isobel intervenes, the more chaos she sows, until Ronke, Simi, and Boo's lifelong friendship begins to crack. How close to the edge will she push them?READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH WAHALA'This book is absolute fire. I could not put it down. Fantastically written, the story is so engaging and tense. Sexy, dark, addictive. What an incredible novel' ***** Reader review'Dark and addictive with a surprising twist (that i won't give away!) and Nikki's writing is completely flawless' *****'I couldn't believe it was a debut. I couldn't put it down. Nikki May has written a fantastic story of friendship, revenge and jealousy' *****'Wonderful characters with plenty of rich and vibrant detail of their shared culture from hair to food' *****Trade ReviewRefreshing and original. Portrays a London steeped in the colours and sounds of Lagos * SUNDAY TIMES, Best popular fiction books of 2022 so far *Full of food, humour and pitch-perfect observation * STYLIST MAGAZINE, Books you cannot miss in 2022 *All the ride or die realness of female friendship is captured perfectly in this funny, multi-layered, just-another-chapter-before-you-turn-out-the-light novel. * RED MAGAZINE *This is the book on everyone's lips...a razor-sharp book about friendship that will have you on the edge of your seat. With a cast of engaging characters, this bold tale of friendship, race and love will leave you marvelling at this fresh new voice in fiction. One of 2022's most exciting debuts * MY WEEKLY, Editor's Pick *It's surprising, it's fun, it's incredibly funny and will give you characters you'll take to your heart in all their flawed glory, keeping you hooked to the very last page * Editor's Choice, BBC Radio 4 'Open Book' *Beautifully written and fabulously fresh debut. It's sad, funny, clever and contains important messages. Utterly addictive and my hands-down favourite this week * DAILY MAIL *I have a feeling this book is going to be huge! It examines friendships that are held together by the thinnest of threads, all the doubts and questions that come from the choices women face, self-destruction, good intentions, bad intentions and a creeping sense of... well, trouble * MARIANNE CRONIN, author of THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT *A gloriously biting story of secrets and friendships * FABULOUS MAGAZINE *''Wahala' means 'trouble' and there's plenty of it in this entertaining debut. A fascinating, funny and nuanced look at identity and female friendship * GUARDIAN *Has all the makings of a modern blockbuster * VOGUE *Pull up a seat at the brunch table for this delicious debut novel as the lives of three women are unsettled by a seductive interloper. WAHALA is like the best gossip with friends: witty, tense, addictive * ABIGAIL DEAN, author of GIRL A *A fun and juicy read with a dash of drama, just like all the best friendships * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *I just raced through Wahala. Nikki May writes so well about friendship, food, fashion and the many ways modern women can stumble in their careers and personal lives * CLARE CHAMBERS, author of SMALL PLEASURES *Wow, what a debut! I was left wanting more - more of Ronke, Boo and Simi and more of Nikki's brilliant writing about food and friendship. Warm and fun, I loved watching the more sinister side to the story emerge. Fantastic! * SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM *A funny, tragic, piercing portrait of modern women and friendship written in glittering and discerning prose * EMMA STONEX, Author of THE LAMPLIGHTERS *WAHALA delivers! Nikki's style is warm and comforting on one page and razor-sharp on the next. There's a twist folks, and it's not one I saw coming. * LIZZY DENT, author of THE SUMMER JOB and THE SET-UP *Sometimes it's not enough to just read a novel, you actually want to climb inside it. I adored hanging out with Ronke, Boo and Simi and I miss them already. * CLARE POOLEY, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT *Bold, juicy and real! WAHALA is tense and powerful, it's friendship at its best and its worst, and it's THE book to read this year! * LAUREN NORTH, author of SAFE AT HOME *Sharp, precise, unapologetic, modern. In one word, Exquisite! * Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, author of IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK *Dazzling and bursting with life. WAHALA is as joyous, complex and all-encompassing as female friendship itself. I loved it. * TAMMY COHEN, author of THE WEDDING PARTY *LOVED Wahala. Funny and sharp - I completely fell in love with the characters. Definitely one to add to your list * LAURA MARSHALL, Author of FRIEND REQUEST *Dark, fresh, compelling - all about female friendship and with an outstanding cast of vibrant loveable (and not-so-loveable) characters * ELIZABETH KAY, Author of SEVEN LIES *Fast-paced and filled with witty dialogue, and the book explores the depth and complexity of friendships between women * INDEPENDENT: 10 BEST BOOKS BY BLACK AUTHORS *Wildly entertaining * THE BOOKSELLER *I LOVED this absolute cracker of a book about the cuckoo in the next and a toxic female friendship. Highly recommended * LIZ NUGENT, author of LYING IN WAIT and OUR LITTLE CRUELTIES *I loved hanging out with Ronke, Simi and Boo. A brilliant portrayal of how complicated friendships can sometimes be * NINA POTTELL *This story draws you in and spits you out, breathless. Echoes of Atwood's The Robber Bride but so its own thing. A treat. * KATE SAWYER, author of THE STRANDING *A heady mix of friendship, dark comedy and murder. WAHALA is razor-sharp * OK! MAGAZINE *May's nuanced exploration of race and gender makes this refreshing. This will leave readers intrigued to see what May does next * PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY *A terrific, witty debut * I-NEWS *WAHALA hooked me from page one and kept me enthralled till the (TWIST!) end. A riot of colour and noise, friendships, enemies, secrets, lies and soul food. Written with a lightness of touch. Insightful, clever, and honest. I will read anything and everything she writes * ERICKA WALLER, author of DOG DAYS *This gripping debut is a journey of friendship, revenge and finding your true self * STYLIST MAGAZINE *Nikki May builds a propulsive reading experience as she slowly reveals Isobel's manipulations while keeping the reasons behind them hidden. Compelling character studies of each of the women don't shy away from the jealousies and judgements that sometimes make the line between friend and enemy razor thin...A fascinating look at the dark side of female friendship * KIRKUS *A funny brilliant read * BELLA *This will satisfy hungry appetites and blow your thriller taste buds. Deliciously spicy * HEAT MAGAZINE, Read of the Week *Nikki May's sharp and funny debut novel is a delight on many levels. WAHALA bursts with life from start to finish * DAILY EXPRESS, 'Books of 2022' *May seamlessly weaves love, betrayal, self-reflection, and Nigerian food, clothing, and customs into this fast-paced debut...Fans of domestic suspense will revel in this tale of friendship, family, and forgiveness, set in the cultural milieu of Lagos * LIBRARY JOURNAL *Sharp and darkly witty * CULTURE FLY *A rapid and wildly hilarious page-turner * COUNTRY AND TOWN HOUSE *A hotly tipped debut for 2022 * DAILY EXPRESS *WAHALA combines a frank and daring exploration of modern female friendship with a dark, punchy thriller * WOMAN AND HOME *Fabulously fun * PRIMA MAGAZINE *May's skill for weaving together entertaining personal problems with a wistfulness for Nigerian food, customs and culture is unparalleled. WAHALA is hard to put down - an energetic, entertaining interrogation of a fundamentally flawed friendship * I-NEWS *Refreshing and original. Exhilarating * SUNDAY TIMES, Best Popular Fiction of 2022 *Contemporary female friendship goes glam in this lively debut novel with remarkable depth * WASHINGTON POST *I would definitely recommend this book to friends. I already have! * Recommended Read, BBC Radio 2 Book Club *Sharply observed ... sophisticated and culturally adept ... May is a masterful chronicler of Black upper-middle-class lie and ennui in Britain. WAHALA is both great fun and extremely smart in how it captures some of the central issues in modern city living: women's evolving roles in home and work, interracial relationships and multicultural identity, the current competition that runs through so many friendships and daily interactions and, most of all, how easily intimacy can morph into enmity * NPR.ORG *This gripping debut is a journey of friendship, revenge and finding your true self * STYLIST MAGAZINE *Witty-wity-edge. Its humour is pin sharp * THE SHIFT, Sam Baker's Summer Reading *A dazzling, rich and efferverscent read. It's relevant and full of life. The killer edge was unexpectedly shocking. Just fantastic in every way * NB MAGAZINE *A glorious read * STYLIST MAGAZINE, 'The Style List' *Spicy as Aunty K's moin moin, satisfying as a plate of Ronke's jollof rice * SAGA MAGAZINE *Pacy, fun and gripping ... May wanted to write "a brown Sex and the City, or a brown Big Little Lies" - we reckon WAHALA could be just as big * EVENING STANDARD, Faces of 2022 *Like "Sex and the City" but set in London. And with mystery. And murder * COSMOPOLITAN *The upshot is a funny, slightly murdery story about three women and their wahala, or "trouble" - their boyfriends, their professional aspirations, and their weaves * GLAMOUR MAGAZINE *The novel's strength lies in May's attention to her main character's identities. May's breezy prose is well-suited to these moments of casual intimacy, unfolding over drinks, at the hairdresser's or at the kitchen table, where all the best gossip takes place * NEW YORK TIMES *WAHALA combines a frank and daring exploration of modern female friendship with a dark, punchy thriller * WOMAN AND HOME *Some of the smartest reading fun I've had all year * DAISY BUCHANAN *

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Book SynopsisIn the wake of a personal tragedy, four women face the past, their futures, and each other in a novel of broken ties and healing by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids. When famed chef Augustus Beauvais dies, he leaves behind a celebrated reputation—and four women grappling with loss, anger, pain, and the question of how the world will turn without him… Meadow, the ex-wife with whom Augustus built an empire—and a family—still holds a place for him in her heart, even as she continues to struggle with his infidelities, which ended their twenty-year marriage. More unforgiving is Maya, his estranged daughter, who’s recently out of rehab but finally ready to reclaim her life. Norah, his latest girlfriend, sidelined her own career for unexpected love and a life of luxury, both of which are now gone with Augustus. And then there’s Rory, Meadow’s daughter, the voice of calm and reason in a chorus of discontent. As Meadow, Maya, Norah, and Rory are flung together by tragedy, grief, and secrets yet to be revealed, they must accept—or turn away from—the legacy of great intentions and bad decisions Augustus left them. And when the circumstances around his death are called into question, their conflicted feelings become even more complicated. But moving forward is the only choice they have, and to do so, they’ll need to rely on family, friendship, and inner strength. Set on the stunning, rugged California coastline, This Place of Wonder is an emotional, lush, and empowering story of four women finding their way in a changed world—and what a wondrous journey it will be.Trade Review“Kristin Hannah readers will thoroughly enjoy the family dynamic, especially the mother-daughter relationships.” —Booklist (starred review) “Barbara O’Neal’s latest novel is simply delicious. Engrossing, empathetic, and profoundly moving, I savored every sentence of this story of several very different women who find solace and second chances in each other after tragedy (though not before facing some hard truths and, yes, a few rock bottoms). This Place of Wonder is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.” —Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Everything Must Go “I have never much moved in the elevated circles of California farm-to-table cuisine, but O’Neal makes me feel like I’m there. Rather than simply skewering the pretensions, This Place of Wonder pinpoints the passions. Some of these characters have been elevated to celebrity, some are newcomers to the scene, but all are drawn together by the sensuality, the excitement, and ultimately the care that food brings them. Elegiac but also forward-looking, this is a book about eating, but more than that, it’s a book about hurt and healing and women finding their way together. I loved every moment of it.” —Julie Powell, author of Julie & Julia and Cleaving “This Place of Wonder is a wonderfully moving tale about four women whose journeys are all connected by one shared love: some are romantic, some are familial, but all are deeply complicated. Dealing with loss, love, hidden secrets, and second chances, this stirring tale is utterly engaging and ultimately hopeful. Set along the rugged California coastline, This Place of Wonder will sweep you away with the intoxicating scents, bold flavors, and sweeping views of the region and transport you to a world you won’t be in any hurry to leave.” —Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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Book Synopsis'A powerful story of family, hope, growth and second chances' Anna Mathur Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes.Jo said goodbye to peace and quiet when she got pregnant at 19, but now she has a chance to hit refresh. A partner she loves, five amazing kids and a house by the sea. Jo must find a way to make the most of her second chance at happiness. She's surrounded by mums who seem to have it all together, but when normal is not an option, surprises can lead to a different kind of happy.Trade ReviewWhere love, pain and protectiveness collide. A powerful story of family, of hope, growth and second chances

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Book Synopsis'I simply couldn’t put this down. I laughed out loud several times before I’d even finished the first chapter.’ Jules Wake, author of The Spark and The Saturday Morning Park RunAmelia might have met The One. But is she twenty years too late?After her husband left her out of the blue, the only relationship 48-year-old Amelia Simpson has enjoyed recently is with Nutella and Pinot Grigio. While her 8-year-old twin boys, Jasper and Rupert, keep her busy, Amelia dreams of a life more than washing muddy rugby kits and weekly chats with best friends Sian and Jamie. Amelia needs some magic back in her life – but magic seems in short supply in her small Welsh town. So when she finds the phone number that was given to her twenty years ago by a handsome stranger in New York, Amelia wonders whether he might be The One That Got Away.But when Sian takes matters into her own hands, launching a worldwide hunt to find the handsome stranger Amelia met outside Tiffany’s two decades ago, Amelia finds herself on a flight to the Big Apple to reconnect with her ‘Perfect Patrick’. But as the two explore the sights of NYC, has Amelia reconnected with The One? Or will she discover that the sparkle she was missing is actually closer to home?A gorgeously funny and heart-warming debut romcom for fans of Sophie Ranald, Jo Watson and Beth O’Leary.Readers are falling in love with Twice in a Lifetime:‘A joyous tale of rediscovering your dreams, love and sense of self. Sheer fun and absolute UpLit!’ Pernille Hughes, Author, Probably the Best Kiss in the World‘I love this book so much! All I wanted was for it not to end! It's right there on my top romcoms list now.’ Natalie Normann, author of Summer Island‘Wow, just wow…Right from chapter one I was hooked…It's funny, cute and romantic and that twist…What more can you ask for?’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘Such a cute read I read it in one sitting. This book had me smiling.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘What a fantastic read! I enjoyed the characters in the book and the story line! This was a fun, fast read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review‘This book is a GEM! It’s painfully funny, totally real and the twists and turns, oh my goodness gracious!...such a feel good book.’ Reader Review‘What an enchanting novel…I certainly laughed out loud numerous times!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

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Book Synopsis''So perceptive and wise about the media, privilege, the differing but equally troubling pressures that women of all ages face, while still being moving, laugh out loud funny, and inspiring. I loved it.'' Louise O''Neill, author of Idol''As she did with sex in her first novel, Insatiable, now Daisy Buchanan holds up a mirror to the changing way we work in the raw and relatable Careering'' Red''This thought-provoking, emotionally intelligent, hilarious, sexy and always sharp novel is a fabulous ride.'' Daily Mail''A witty tale of the toxic world of modern work'' Independentcareering (verb) 1. working endlessly for a job you used to love and now resent entirely2. moving in a way that feels out of control*Imogen has always dreamed of writing for a magazine. Infinite internships later, Imogen dTrade ReviewDaisy Buchanan writes about all the chaos and conflict of being a young woman in a hard-edged, hard-faced world * Red *Full of brilliant characters, loveable chaos and a world of magazine nostalgia. If you've ever had a job suck your soul, even slightly, you'll love it. -- Emma GannonHilarious, acutely observant and completely engrossing -- Issy SuttieHilarious, astute and full of human truths, Careering is a compelling and thoughtful read that every woman (and man) should have on their shelves. Buchanan portrays women and their lives better than anyone and I came out the other side feeling thoroughly broken and yet somehow stronger than before. -- Lucy VineA love story about work, self-worth and modern womanhood, Careering is, quite simply, the funniest novel I've read all year. -- Nell FrizzellBlisteringly funny and painfully perceptive, with a warmth that radiates off the page, this book will speak straight to the heart of anyone who has ever felt like their own career is playing hard-to-get. Daisy has that magic gift, of capturing the nuance and detail of a very specific world in such a way that it feels universally, eternally relatable. It's a triumph. -- Lauren BravoWe are so ready for this book. Exploring the exhausting push-pull of trying to pin down a career you love but that doesn't love you back, Buchanan's book is set to capture the zeitgeist as so many of us question where we're at. * Stylist *Funny and warm but also so sharp on the struggles of women who want it all. Daisy's insight about being a woman trying to navigate life and desire is brilliant. -- Ayisha MalikCareering is an absolute triumph. Daisy has woven an astute tale of ambition and its place in women's lives, putting words to feelings I've had for age. How is it possible Daisy is so clever? This novel should be a must-read for everybody who has ever thought life will be better once their work rewards them. Spoiler: it won't, and this novel makes it feel ok. Unmissable. -- Laura Jane WilliamsAppallingly funny and ruthlessly honest, CAREERING shines a deeply human light on the exhausting highs and lows of life as a modern working woman. I loved it and related to just about every word. -- Rosie WalshA witty tale of the toxic world of modern work * Independent *A hard look at the often toxic relationship working women have with their dream jobs. * Irish Times *Just as hilarious as her first [novel] * Stellar *As she did with sex in her first novel, Insatiable, now Daisy Buchanan holds up a mirror to the changing way we work in the raw and relatable Careering. * Red *Buchanan is a queen of acerbic wit and demonstrates an incredible talent for the dark comedy that so perfectly articulates the often poisonous power structures at play * Irish Times *Buchanan's real talent is writing sex. As in her debut novel, Insatiable, there's not a cringey metaphor in sight. The intimacy is so real that it feels a bit dirty to read it on the Tube - devour it at home instead * The Sunday Times *The zeitgeisty read tackles the myth of the girl boss, with feelings of imposter syndrome, burnout and comparison rife throughout. Though entertaining - you can't help but cringe at some of the situations Imogen finds herself in - the novel takes a hard look at the very real challenges women still face in the workplace today. With the events of the last two years making many question what really matters in life, Buchanan leaves you with the reminder that whether you love or loathe your job, it doesn't define who you are or put a value on your self-worth. * Stylist *This thought-provoking, emotionally intelligent, hilarious, sexy and always sharp novel is a fabulous ride * Daily Mail *An entertaining read that reminds us we've all got more in common than we think * Heat *Sexy, funny and insightful, a must for anyone who's ever worked in a creative environment. * Belfast Telegraph *Buchanan's incisive, sharp-witted novel has plenty to say about women's working lives. * Mail on Sunday *This is a fabulous and fierce take on womanhood in the workplace and the toxic relationship we can have with our vocation. * Magic Radio *An honest, raw account of being a working woman * The Sun *Daisy Buchanan is a spirited, observant writer who captures the brutality of the magazine industry through the eyes of her relatable underdog heroine * Daily Express *Careering is about modern womanhood, giving a funny, honest take on what it's like when a dream job turns sour - and what happens when you reach the other side of a toxic relationship with your career. * I Paper *

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Book SynopsisThis new Myths, Gods & Immortals title explores Loki, the shapeshifting Norse trickster, known for his complex ties with Odin, Thor and the Aesir. From myths to modern media, Loki's forms, offspring and ambivalent nature define him as a classic figure. With fresh stories and insights, this book celebrates his enduring, imaginative appeal.

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Book Synopsis'Wonderfully funny and chaotic, Annie Stoneycroft is the heroine we all want to be friends with. She is the best fun with a heart of gold' - Katie Fforde'Carpe diem, as all our generation seem to be saying these days,' Annie Stoneycroft instructs her friend Liz, who is sixty going on sixteen and trembling on the brink of a love affair. 'Roughly translated: bloody well stop messing about and get on with it.'Annie naturally embraces the baby boomer's credo that old age, far from being a biological inevitability, is a mere lifestyle choice. If not downright carelessness. That doesn't stop her marshalling her contemporaries into suitable relationships - before it's too late. Perhaps it's even time she did the same for herself. But while smart, sassy Ms Stoneycroft may tempter any romantic fancies with Yorkshire common sense, what she has yet to learn is that love is like the measles. The later it strikes, the harder it hits . . .Sparkling, witty and intelligent, The Time of Her Life is a deliciously perceptive romantic comedy for the modern reader.Trade ReviewWith her flair for characterisation, Kate Fenton's latest read brings sensible 60-year-old Annie to life in style . . . A delightful read sure to put a smile on your face * Woman’s Weekly *There is a colourful bunch of characters to keep up with and their storylines will surprise and warm you. We enjoyed the rolling laughter Fenton draws out of you, making light out of some of life's sillier side * Magic Book Club *A romantic comedy with a difference, having a character who is more mature in many ways but still has a lot to learn * Woman's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA brilliant and rather transgressive collection of short stories from the double Man Booker Prize-winning author of Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies and The Mirror & the Light.Including a new story The School of English'.Hilary Mantel is one of Britain's most accomplished and acclaimed writers. In these ten bracingly subversive tales, all her gifts of characterisation and observation are fully engaged, summoning forth the horrors so often concealed behind everyday façades. Childhood cruelty is played out behind the bushes in Comma'; nurses clash in Harley Street' over something more than professional differences; and in the title story, staying in for the plumber turns into an ambiguous and potentially deadly waiting game.Whether set in a claustrophobic Saudi Arabian flat or on a precarious mountain road in Greece, these stories share an insight into the darkest recesses of the spirit. Displaying all of Mantel's unmistakable style and wit, they reveal a great writer at the peak of her Trade Review‘An exhilarating, if dark, collection … ‘The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher’ is a small triumph: a lesson in artfully controlled savagery’ Sunday Times ‘Remarkably good: taut, engaging and shocking … acutely observed’ Evening Standard ‘I would recommend the brilliantly chilling …The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher over most other long or short works this year.’ Telegraph, Books of the Year ‘What a fabulously nasty concoction Hilary Mantel has served up … It’s a fugu fish of a book; parts of which will leave you dizzily elated, while other parts may make you very ill indeed … The venom is distilled, bottled and dripped like slowly staining bitters into the cocktail of the entertainment … That title story, wickedly good, is alone worth the price of admission to the book’ Simon Schama, Financial Times ‘The best stories in the collection … combine sharp observation and sly wit with a subtle burrowing into the recesses of her protagonists’ heads. The darker stories recall both the metaphysical speculations of Jorge Luis Borges and the trickery of Roald Dahl’ Mail on Sunday ‘Infused with Mantel’s almost lush evocations of isolation and distress … All in all, these are alluring portraits of interior disquiet’ Observer ‘No one else quite sounds like Mantel in this vein, although a top-level summit of Muriel Spark and Alan Bennett might conceivably come close. Mantel takes absolutely nothing on trust. Bodies can, and will, malfunction; ditto minds, and marriages. Malice, power or simple chance may always undermine the ground beneath your feet’ Independent ‘These are the sticky slices of suburban noir that Mantel served up so well in her pre-Wolf Hall output and they never fail to deliver’ The Times ‘Much of Mantel’s glorious power comes from her unsentimental, forensic gaze and willingness to describe the uncomfortable … Mantel’s brutally dissecting eye is much in evidence here … Her prose is sublime … the glittering details exquisite’ Independent on Sunday

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Book SynopsisHeady and rambunctious Wake up, this book says: in its plot lines, in its humour, in its philosophical underpinnings and political agenda. I''ll pay it the highest compliment it knows this book is a wild thing.' New York Times Book ReviewInterlaken, Berne, 21st century. Several things happen after the car hits the rock. Tiff ceases to be pregnant. Stephen captures, like, the most wonderful bird fleet, stealthy, and beautiful a real lifer. And the wallcreeper, the wallcreeper says twee.The Wallcreeper is nothing more than a portrait of marriage, complete with all its requisite highs and lows: drugs, dubstep, small chores, anal sex, eco-terrorism, birding, breeding and feeding.Trade Review‘A talent that is as rare and strange as a kestrel on Oxford Street . . . A slim, strange masterpiece, and one of those alluring, elliptical, exceptional novels that I will want to keep rereading for the rest of my life’ The Sunday Times ‘The Wallcreeper is the best book of 2014 … Every page is an angular masterpiece’ Dazed ‘A dazzling debut … Zink’s novels are two of the most audacious and exciting I’ve read in a long time’ Independent ‘The Wallcreeper marks Zink as an extraordinary talent’ Daily Telegraph ‘Prodigiously intelligent and odd … Zink’s work is not tender, elegant, disciplined or classically proportioned, but it is clever, fierce, striking and original. So much so that it makes tender, elegant and so on look quite dull’ Guardian ‘An instrument of delight, an offering of kinship. Like its namesake, The Wallcreeper is fleet, stealthy and beautiful. It’s a lifer indeed’ New York Times ‘The most exciting debut novel I’ve read recently … a Zink’s mordantly hilarious story of sex, drugs, and birdwatching’ Guardian ‘Zink is hilarious and cracklingly smart, and she takes the kind of risks that a novelist is supposed to take.’ Jonathan Franzen ‘Heady and rambunctious … Wake up, this book says: in its plot lines, in its humour, in its philosophical underpinnings and political agenda. I'll pay it the highest compliment it knows – this book is a wild thing’ New York Times Book Review ‘Strange, hilarious, and utterly captivating’ Harpers Bazaar ‘Straying asymmetrically through its story of a partnership falling apart, in an uncontrollable environment, with a feeling that there’s a heavy dose of autobiography in it … Franzen might be right on this writer: Zink has written two books both worth talking about in the best salons in town, which will unsettle them in turn’ Independent on Sunday ‘The Wallcreeper’s strange, nebulous weightiness, both personal and political, make her first novel a work of bizarre brilliance’ New Statesman

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Book SynopsisKate Reddy is counting down the days until she is fifty, but not in a good way.Fifty, in Kate's mind, equals invisibility, and she's caught between her traitorous hormones, unknowable teenage children and ailing parents.She's back at work after a break, now that her husband Rich has dropped out of the rat race to master the art of mindfulness. But just as Kate is finding a few tricks to get by, her old client and flame Jack reappears complicated doesn't even begin to cover itTrade Review‘Made me laugh, wince, shudder and shed a tear!’ SOPHIE KINSELLA ‘Revolutionary … Both funny and unflinching’ ELIZABETH DAY, Daily Telegraph ‘As sharp and witty as ever … hugely enjoyable’ Daily Mail ‘How Hard Can It Be? is that rare thing: a sequel that matches and even surpasses the original’ Daily Telegraph ‘Once again, countless women will recognise themselves … Pearson has a gift’ The Times ‘Filled with smart insights into ageing parents, female friendships, tricky family dynamics and failing marriages … Kate makes good company’ New York Times ‘Ms. Pearson writes with great wit and verve’ Wall Street Journal ‘Pearson features menopause as nearly its own character in this laugh-out-loud yet all too realistic romp through midlife concerns about aging, sexual appeal, careers for older employees, and family care issues. Spot on’ Library Journal, Starred Review ‘Brilliantly well observed’ INDIA KNIGHT ‘Written with a light touch and verve … Pearson makes a sharp point about the lack of value and status that society places on the onerous job of a stay at home mother … in these pages, there is a raw honesty’ Financial Times ‘Sparkling, funny and poignant, this is a triumphant return for Pearson and hopefully not the last we will hear of Kate’ Daily Express ‘It is this relatable quality of Pearson’s story, along with laugh-out-loud zingers on nearly every page, that makes this sequel shine. How Hard Can It Be? is witty, current and a good reminder that age can be a trump card, even if you need reading glasses to see the deck’ Washington Post ‘Few sequels beat the original, but How Hard Can It Be? does so hands down … zesty, razor-sharp and hilarious. It’s full of such quotable casual profundity on the female condition I couldn't read it without a pencil to underline the abundance of great lines. Get ready for Kate!’ TINA BROWN, magazine editor and bestselling author ‘Funny, heart-breaking, wise and delightful’ SOPHIE HANNAH

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Book SynopsisDreaming of the perfect man?Kate Golightly needs to move forward and what better way to do that then with a trip to the Cornish coast with best friend and boss, Izzy.The sea wind is just what Kate needs to finally relax and begin to let go of her past. Except she's suddenly got one big reason to panic! She RSVP'd yes' to the Queen Bee of her high school's wedding saying she's bringing her boyfriend (she doesn't have one) who looks just like Ross Poldark!With only two weeks to find the Poldark look-alike of her dreams Kate is under a lot of pressure for the Cornish coast to deliverA hilarious and moving romantic novel from bestselling author, Samantha Tonge. A must-read this summer!Trade Review‘I spent pretty much the entire time I was reading this book with a huge grin on my face’ – Rachel’s Random Reads ‘This is a lovely, lighthearted, easy read that is a perfect choice for summer!’ – What’s Better Than Books ‘Sweet, feel good Summer read. Relax and enjoy!’ – Gena (Goodreads)

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Book SynopsisSometimes you have to go a long way to find what you're looking for. And sometimes a little beginner's luck is all you need Welcome to the First Class India USA Destination Vacation Tour Company One fixed itinerary, one fixed price All levels catered for No refunds BeginnerRecently widowed Pival Sengupta has never travelled alone before and her first trip to this strange country masks a secret agenda: to find out the truth about her long-estranged son.IntermediateSatya, her guileless and resourceful tour guide, has been in America for less than a year and has never actually left the five boroughs of New York.AdvancedAn aspiring/failing actress, Rebecca signed up for the role of Pival's modesty companion; it might not be her big break but surely it'll break her out of the rut she's stuck in.As their preconceptions about each other and about America are challenged, with a little beginner's luck, these unlikely companions might learn how to live again.A big-hearted, hilarious tale of forTrade Review‘An entrancing road-trip novel… humane, frank and funny’ Deborah Moggach ‘A witty, wise and compelling romp’ Helen Lederer

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Book SynopsisReturn to the Comfort Food Cafe for the wedding of the year!Wedding bells ring out in Budbury as the Comfort Food Café and its cosy community of regulars are gearing up for a big celebration But Auburn Longville doesn't have time for that! Between caring for her poorly mum, moving in with her sister and running the local pharmacy, life is busy enough and it's about to get busier. Chaos arrives in the form of a figure from her past putting her quaint village life and new relationship with gorgeous Finn Jensen in jeopardy. It's time for Auburn to face up to some life changing decisions.Settle in for a slice of wedding cake at the Comfort Food Café a place where friendships are made for life and nobody ever wants to leave.Trade Review‘Oh how I wish the Comfort Food Cafe was real!’ Annie’s Book Corner ‘I felt like I was returning home to friends who I hadn’t seen in a long while…warm hearted and just plain lovely’ Lisa Talks About ‘Perfect to enjoy on a crisp afternoon with a delicious hot chocolate (with marshmallows!). I'm sure you'll fall in love with the cafe and all its regulars too’ Alba in Bookland ‘A true festive book with a lovely heartwarming story’ The Reading Shed ‘What a wonderful return to the Comfort Food Cafe…had me smiling from start to finish’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘A sheer delight’ – Sunday Express

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Book SynopsisA gripping new novel from No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla LackbergTrade ReviewPraise for Camilla Lackberg: ‘A sexy, sensational novel with intoxicating vengeance and an unexpected tenderness – The Golden Cage is tensely and skillfully drawn’ Karin Slaughter ‘Lackberg’s new embrace of a terrifying revenge scenario furnishes visceral psychological crime.’ Financial Times ‘The Golden Cage is a twisting, brutal tale of betrayal and revenge. Lackberg paints a vivid portrait of a dark and complicated anti-heroine who is both the abused and abuser, victim and victimizer. A chilling, timely read sure to thrill her international legion of fans!’ Lisa Unger,New York Times bestselling author of The Stranger Inside ‘A wonderful, take-no-prisoners mashup of Gone Girl, Billions, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ Chris Bohjalian, New York Times best-selling author of The Flight Attendant and The Red Lotus ‘Camilla Läckberg is a master of psychological suspense: she grabbed me by the throat with this sharply written, wildly entertaining tale of wealth, power and revenge and kept me up straight through the night’ Cristina Alger, New York Times best-selling author of Girls Like Us ‘Domesticity and brutality are Lackberg staples… Tightly plotted… Unflinching’ Sunday Times ‘Heart-stopping and heart-warming … a masterclass in Scandinavian crime writing’ Val McDermid ‘Pacy … with flashing insight into the dark places of the psyche’ Sunday Times ‘A top-class Scandinavian crime writer’ The Times ‘The rock star of Nordic Noir’ Independent ‘Lackberg is an expert at mixing scenes of domestic cosiness with blood-curdling horror’ Guardian ‘Both chilling and thrilling’ Sun ‘A satisfying and counterintuitive clash between the cosy and gruesome strands of the genre’ Guardian

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Book SynopsisExtremely charming' Marian Keyes on Mr Doubler Begins AgainWhen life gets tough, do you give up? Or do you grow up?Danny is riddled with anxiety. But he wants to be strong for his wife Sam. She's been through so much already.If only he had someone to talk to.Sam is facing a very different future to the one she expected. She's ready to move on, yet other people won't let her. If only she had someone to talk to.Their new neighbour Diana is hiding from her past. She wanted a new life. Now she's got it she feels angry and alone.If only she had someone to talk to.Each of them is hiding their pain. Each of them needs to heal. But only when they learn to let each other in will they finally be able to grow.What readers are saying about Growing SeasonA beautifully written novel, with highs, lows and twists along the way.' Karen and Her BooksThis was one of those cosy, emotive and just all round beautiful reads that come up once in a while and just really grab my heart. I loved every moment' my.Trade Review Praise for Mr Doubler Begins Again ‘Extremely charming’ Marian Keyes ‘A sheer delight – it will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Charming beyond belief’ Sunday Times best-selling author Veronica Henry ‘I'm both thrilled I've read it and sad it's finished. Brilliant and beautiful’ Lisa B ‘Mr Doubler Begins again is a delight. I guarantee it will make you smile. It might even make you laugh out loud.’ Van is Reading ‘This book is a sheer delight to read. It is uplifting and reminds us about the importance of friendship, and kindness. Definitely one to look out for next year … I’m sure everyone will be talking about it for a long time.’ Karen W Praise for Seni Glaister ‘Charming, captivating and absorbing. I love this book!’ Catherine Alliott ‘Transports the reader to an enchanting world of wisdom, humour and warmth. I am already longing for Seni Glaister’s next novel’ Cathy Kelly ‘A dream of a book’ Polly Vernon, GRAZIA Funny, wise and charming’ DAILY MAIL ‘Fans of Marina Lewycka will enjoy this debut … As sweet as ice-cream’ METRO ‘A witty, feel-good read’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDSLONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARDWINNER OF CALIBRE AUDIO'S HIDDEN GEM' AWARD________Poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives'THE SUNDAY POSTAn engrossing and moving story' CLARE CHAMBERS, author of Small PleasuresAn evocative portrayal of love and family' AYISHA MALIK''Invites you in, not as a stranger but as a family friend' KATIE FFORDEA masterclass in representation and brilliant writing' ZEBA TALKHANI, author of My Past is a Foreign Country______Your roots can always lead you homeAmjad cradles his baby daughter in the middle of the night. He has no time to mourn his wife's death. Saahil and Zahra, his two small children, are relying on him. Amjad vows to love and protect them always.Years later, Saahil and his best friend, Ehsan, have finished university and are celebrating with friends. But when the night turns dangerous, its devastaTrade Review‘I sped through The Family Tree, because I was so invested in the characters and eager to know their fate. The book was much darker and more tragic than I had been expecting – and all the better for it. An engrossing and moving story.' Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures ‘A brilliant read. This book is everything it promises to be and more. I was totally engrossed and invested in Amjad, Saahil and Zahra’s lives. A masterclass in representation and brilliant writing.’ Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past is a Foreign Country ‘Hussain weaves a tale of fragility and resilience, of the extraordinary in ordinary lives and of love and complexity in family. A wonderful debut.’ Catherine Mayer ‘A multi-generational story crafted with warmth and an insider’s understanding of its environment. Hussain evokes the trials and tribulations of life in an Asian family growing up in a changing and sometimes hostile Britain with a surefooted ease and a keen sense of dramatic tension. An engaging debut.’ Vaseem Khan ‘Provides a much needed voice for characters who have been drastically affected by the headlines throughout an emotionally wrought narrative.’ Magic Radio ‘Such an emotional, heart-warming and unforgettable experience… I cared desperately about the characters and was often in tears as I read – the story is so moving and Sairish Hussain is a VERY talented writer’ Aliya Ali-Afzal, author of Would I Lie to You? ‘Pulsating with dramatic tension, Hussain poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives. A moving story of love, laughs and loyalty makes for a brilliant first book from Hussain.’ Sunday Post

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Book SynopsisA moment of madness. A summer of a lifetime.Pure escapism'BellaHilarious and relatable'Woman A story of friendship and laughter'My WeeklyIt was meant to be the party of the summerIn Cedar Road, everyone is preparing for Lexi's White Hot' summer party. For one night, parking squabbles and petitions are put aside as neighbours sip Prosecco under the fairy lights and gather by the hot tub to marvel at Lexi's effortlessly glamorous life with Hot Hamish.For Julia, it's a chance to coax husband Charlie out of his potting shed and into a shirt so they can have a welcome break from the hellish house renovation they've been wrestling with. And it's a chance for Julia to pretend just for a night that her life is as perfect as Lexi's.But when, during the party, one of Julia's WhatsApp messages falls into the wrong hands and reveals her most intimate thoughts, things reach boiling pointAnd when all the neighbours know exactly what you're thinking, there's only one thing to do.Run away.It's goingTrade Review Praise for The Summer We Ran Away: ‘Pure escapism’ Bella ‘Hilarious and relatable’ Woman ‘A story of friendship and laughter’ My Weekly Praise for Jenny Oliver: ‘You know you’re in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book’ Debbie Johnson ‘Made me want to fly to Spain and dance on the beach with a glass of sangria in my hand. The perfect summer read’ Sarah Morgan ‘Brilliantly written … packed full of humour and there is a wonderful thread of love’ The Sun ‘Heart-warming, funny and wonderfully observed’ Fiona Harper ‘Dramatic and fun!’ My Weekly ‘Jenny Oliver does a brilliant job’ Woman

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestseller is back with an uplifting, happy read that will raise your spirits and warm your heart!This summer, sparks are flying on the island of MaltaWhen Rosa Hammond splits up from her partner Marcus, her Mum Dory suggests a summer in Malta. Not one to sit back and watch her daughter be unhappy, Dory introduces Rosa to Zach, in the hope that romance will bloom under the summer sun. But Rosa's determined not to be swayed by a handsome man she's in Malta to work, after all.Zach, meanwhile, is a magnet for trouble and is dealing with a fair few problems of his own. Neither Rosa or Zach are ready for love but does fate have other ideas? And after a summer in paradise, will Rosa ever want to leave?The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a glorious summer read, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Trisha Ashley and Carole Matthews.I love all of Sue Moorcroft's books!' Katie FfordeEffortlessly engaging!' HeatMust read!' Daily ExpressTrade Review Praise for Sue Moorcroft: ‘Sizzling!’ The People’s Friend magazine ‘Must read!’ Daily Express ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie Fforde ‘Effortlessly engaging…a magical must!’ Heat ‘A sparkly Christmas love story which had me cheering in the aisles!’ Julia Williams

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Book SynopsisMeet Me at Pebble Beach was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.Regan is holding a winning lottery ticket.Goodbye to the boyfriend who never had her back, and so long to the job she can't stand!Except it's all a bit too good to be trueWhen Regan gets pranked, she finds herself jobless, homeless and boyfriendless in one fell swoop.Luckily her friendly seaside community provides a beacon of hope, proving to Regan that sometimes you really can rely on the kindness of others and one local in particular, a handsome fireman called Charlie, helps Regan realise that this could be her chance for a fresh start.Armed with a list of ways to change her life, Regan decides it's time to step out of her comfort zone. Because as Charlie knows all too well life is for living . . .A feel-good summer read, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Veronica Henry and Cressida McLaughlin.Readers everywhere are falling in love with Bella Osborne's books:This wondeTrade Review Praise for Meet Me at Pebble Beach: ‘This wonderful story will leave you with the warmest of glows and remind you of why we should all make the most of every minute.’ Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish Escape ‘Fast-paced, spirited and fun.’ Heidi Swain, bestselling author of The Secret Seaside Escape ‘Sweet, charming and brimming with kindness and hope. An absolute tonic.’ Milly Johnson, bestselling author of The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew ‘An utterly lovely, heart-warming tale of love, friendship and jam. Had me completely hooked.’ Holly Martin, bestselling author of The Little Village of Happiness ‘I didn’t want to put it down!’ Reader review ‘Full of great characters. Definitely recommended.’ Reader review ‘You can’t go wrong with books by Bella Osborne.’ Reader review ‘A great storyline that highlights some serious issues and is written very well. I loved the humour; Regan had me laughing a lot.’ Reader review ‘Uplifting, romantic, and as ever – full of drama!’ Reader Review

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Book SynopsisA perfect staycation read' GuardianFunny, dark and brilliantly written should be top of your TBR' Stylist MagazineExtraordinarily excellent' Daily MailA completely addictive read that is laugh-out-loud funny' Heat MagazineSet in Trinidad, and told with wry humour and irresistible wit,ONE YEAR OF UGLYis a story of family, first love, and finding home.When their beloved Aunt Celia dies, Yola and her family discover she had been keeping a huge secret she was seriously in debt to local criminal, Ugly, and they must do his bidding until the debt is cleared..So far, so ugly.And then Ugly's distracting gorgeous right-hand man Román arrives on the scene, and Yola just can''t help herself. Could this wildly inappropriate (and very messy) romance be the perfect antidote?Trade Review‘Riotous, serious, brilliant and entertaining’ STYLIST ‘If you like important stories and dark, delicious comedy, you'll love this book, which has already caught the eye of Netflix’ COSMOPOLITAN UK ‘A sharp, funny narrator and a cast of colourful characters make this a perfect staycation read’ GUARDIAN ‘A glorious, darkly funny read that simply roars off the page’ RED MAGAZINE ‘A dark comedy […] Fabulous’ DAILY MAIL ‘Absolutely joyous! A deliciously dark comedy about family and loyalty. Sharp, slick, merciless – and packed with unexpected love stories. It shoots from the hip and steals your heart. I gobbled it up’ Emma Jane Unsworth, author of Adults ‘Timely, evocative, funny and important – a gorgeous exploration of love, family, and what it means to call a place home. I gobbled this up!’ Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop ‘Funny, dark and brilliantly written, Caroline Mackenzie’s family tale, One Year of Ugly, should be top of your TBR.’ STYLIST MAGAZINE ‘Funny and engaging’ Abi Daré, author of The Girl with the Louding Voice ‘Brilliant. Beautifully drawn characters, and a unique mixture of dark, funny and gritty – I found myself laughing in places I probably shouldn't have, and veryyy invested in Yola and Román’s romance!’ Ella Dove, author of Five Steps to Happy ‘Engrossing and hilarious’ Joanna Glen, author of The Other Half of Augusta Hope ‘Funny, heart-warming and smart’ Layla AlAmmar, author of The Pact We Made ‘Wry and full of wit, this laugh-out-loud love story will transport you to warmer shores.’ MINT VELVET ‘Acerbic, hilarious debut […] This story explores the migrant experience with warmth, humour and energy’ PRESS ASSOCIATION

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting and magical debut about food, coming together and finding family in the most unexpected places. For fans of Jenny Colgan!At the news of her mother's death, Natalie Tan returns home to San Francisco it's time to confront some ghosts from the past.She is shocked to discover that the vibrant Chinatown neighbourhood of her childhood is fading. And she's even more surprised to learn she has inherited her grandmother's restaurant. Before Natalie can continue her legacy, she must follow the path laid out by the neighbourhood seer, cooking up three recipes from her grandmother's cookbook to bring luck, courage and love to her struggling neighbours.Natalie has no desire to help the community that abandoned her to look after her mother all those years ago. But with the support of a surprising new friend and a budding romance, she starts to realise that maybe her neighbours have been there for her all along . . .Readers are loving Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune:Lovely, quirkTrade Review‘Vivid and lyrical with a touch of magic . . . I absolutely loved it’ Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient ‘Delicious and spellbinding’ Publishers Weekly ‘What a treat! Reminiscent of Joanne Harris’s bestselling novel, Chocolat, Natalie Tan’s Book of Luck & Fortune is heaped with heart and topped with the sweetest sprinkle of magic . . . a mouth-watering tale that’s sure to delight!’ Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Life List ‘This big-hearted and deeply-felt story stirs together mourning, nostalgia, and the freedom of new possibilities’ Booklist

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Book SynopsisThe exciting new novel from the bestselling author of My Sister's Lies.Is her whole life built on a lie?Rose has always been close to her father. Her mother died soon after she was born, so it's been just the two of them for as long as she can remember.But a chance encounter days before she''s due to get married leaves Rose questioning everything she has ever known.The man she trusts most in the world has been keeping a secret from her.And the truth will leave her with an impossible choiceAn emotional family drama about the secrets we keep from those closest to us, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Susan Lewis.Readers love The Daughter's Choice:''A page-turning, emotional rollercoaster I found difficult to put down'' Samantha Tonge, bestselling author of The Summer Island SwapWhat a book! Really enjoyable.' NetGalley ReviewerHad me guessing until the end.' NetGalley ReviewerAn emotional read. Highly recommended.' NetGalley ReviewerHeartbreaking and emotional. I could not put it down.' NetGalley ReviewerGripped me from the very first page and didn't let me go.' NetGalley ReviewerI always look forward to reading any new book by S.D. Robertson and this one certainly didn't disappoint.' NetGalley ReviewerTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR S. D. ROBERTSON ‘A heartwarming and thought-provoking story of grief, redemption and reinvention in our modern world. As Luke shows us, it’s never too late to change your outlook and start searching for the positives in life.’ Imogen Clark ‘Parts of this story will have touched most of our lives, and the sensitivity the author gives to it is wonderful. This is a real tear-jerker.’ The Sun ‘Nobody writes about the tenderness and brutality of life like S.D. Robertson. My Sister’s Lies is a stunning read. Raw, unflinching and beautiful, it breaks your heart in every way possible but leaves you with such a sense of hope.’ Miranda Dickinson ‘Stand By Me is a thoughtful story about the power of friendship and of the importance of keeping those we love always in our hearts.’ Jaffareadstoo ‘A heartbreaking tale’ The Sun ‘A wonderful tale of devastation and ultimately hope’ Kathryn Hughes ‘A MUST READ’ Stewart Foster ‘When I wasn't actually reading this book, I found myself thinking constantly about it. Real. Emotional. Powerful. A must-read for anyone who loves to lose themselves completely in a book.’ Claudia Carroll ‘One of those unique books that once read will truly stay with you for a lifetime.’ Compellingreads.co.uk ‘A sad, sweet, thought-provoking tale about the love and the bond between parents and children.’ Lovereading.co.uk

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Book SynopsisWhat is French for falling in love?When Del leaves small town America to compete in a perfume competition in Paris, she thinks it is just the next step on her five-year-plan. It's an exciting opportunity. What started out as just a dream for Del and her twin sister is nearly in her grasp. If she wins this competition, they are on their way to opening their very own perfume boutique!Arriving in Paris, watching the sun glinting off the Seine and wandering the Champs-Elysees, Del discovers the most perfect perfumery she's ever seen. Yet, as the competition dawns Del realises that whilst she might have had the best nose in her small village, her competitors seem to know more than she could ever have dreamed. This competition isn't going to be easyDel has the romance of Paris to sweep her away from her worries, but as the competition heats up, so does her desire for that which she cannot have! If only the dashing owner Sébastien didn't smell so seductive, look so handsome and make her heartTrade ReviewWhat reviewers are saying about Rebecca Raisin ‘This novel is a love letter to Paris, and even more so a love letter to books; it is absolutely a must-read book for book lovers.’ – Rather Too Fond of Books, The Little Bookshop on the Seine ‘easy to read and devoured quickly, I literally could not get enough and I was so sad to finish it. It was a truly captivating, spellbinding tale of taking chances and living life to the full that I am sure will ring true with many readers.’ – Compelling Reads, The Little Bookshop on the Seine ‘I love love love this author, and this book cements the fact that this series is a winner!’ – Fiona, , The Little Bookshop on the Seine ‘I loved every second of The Little Bookshop on the Seine, easy to read, with words oozing charm and good feeling, that just made me feel warm and cosy.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads ‘…simply divine, with stunning writing slipping between being utterly romantic, charming and fun-filled and a little emotional.’ – Reviewed the Book, A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas ‘drama and romance, but most of all it's got a more general sweetness and love and happiness that is often hard to find these days.’ – Love Reading Romance, A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas ‘fun, quick, festive reads that’ll leave you glowing from within (or in my case a puffy mess).’ – Into the Bookcase, A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas

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Book SynopsisThe heart-warming new novel from the author of The Secrets of Meadow Farmhouse and The Perfect Christmas Gift. The ideal next read for fans of Cathy Bramley, Rachael Lucas and Heidi Swain!Elsie Martin may lead a quiet life, but working in her beloved local library is enough to make her happy. After all, books have always been her armour against the world. So when the library is threatened with closure to make way for a new housing development, Elsie knows it has to be saved and that, despite being painfully shy, she needs to lead the campaign to save it.Jacob Yardley thinks he's doing the right thing by building a new affordable housing development. Why shouldn't local people be able to buy a house in the place they grew up? Having to leave his own small hometown broke his heart. Plus, people don't really use libraries anymore, do they?As Elsie and Jacob clash over the future of the library, sparks begin to fly. Jacob is falling back in love with books and libraries could he possiblyTrade Review Everyone LOVES Katie Ginger ‘So warm hearted and beautifully written with such a perfect ending. A really heart-warming summer read.’Phillipa Ashley 'An enchanting Christmas treat'Heidi Swain ‘A really lovely book to lose yourself in, perfect for a winter's evening or a beach read…Loved it!!’Julie Houston ’A warm, uplifting story of discovering where you truly belong’Jessica Redland ‘A beautiful, romantic story of lost love and finding home – I couldn’t put it down!’Sandy Barker ‘A perfect country escape, with poignant echoes of love and loss and an ending that made my heart sing – this one is extra special’Jane Linfoot 'I adored this book.'Sarah Bennett

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Book Synopsis''An enchanting Christmas treat'' Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling authorCan neighbours become more than just good friends this Christmas?Bella Moore is excitedly counting down the days to Christmas. That is until she arrives home one evening to find her boyfriend leaving her for another woman. Completely heartbroken, Bella is left wondering if Christmas can still be the same this year.Next door, Bella's neighbour Nick is facing his first Christmas as a single dad and doubting whether he can make it the magical time his son Freddie deserves.Determined to fix both Christmas and their broken hearts, Bella comes up with an idea: a Christmas giving tree for the whole village, where the community can unite and secretly give each other the Christmas presents they truly need.As Bella becomes chief elf, taking donations and delivering gifts with much-needed help from Nick and Freddie, the two neighbours grow closer and start seeing each other in a whole new light.But when Nick's estrangedTrade Review Praise for Katie Ginger 'An enchanting Christmas treat' Heidi Swain ‘Fun, festive and fabulous!’ Bella Osborne ‘This book really is the perfect Christmas gift – full of warmth, kindness and heartwarming moments.' Jessica Redland ‘Cosy, uplifting and bursting with Christmas sparkle, it pulled me in then wrapped me up. I love love love this story!’ Jane Linfoot ‘Katie Ginger has written the perfect Christmas book. Festive, heartfelt and swoon-worthy – I just loved it!’ Sandy Barker ‘So warm hearted and beautifully written with such a perfect ending’ Phillipa Ashley ‘Perfect escapism!’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Perfect for a winter's evening… Loved it!!’ Julie Houston ‘A moving, festive, absolutely gorgeous read! Perfect for curling up with this Christmas’ Samantha Tonge Readers LOVE The Perfect Christmas Gift ‘Loved this book! . . . I read it in a couple days!!! I highly recommend this book!!!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘This is a story that will pull at your heartstrings and I absolutely loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Oh. My. Gosh . . . This is a must-read [for] everyone who wants to feel cosy and snuggly and get ready for Christmas early’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A perfect read for the cosy evenings leading up to Christmas and for getting you into the Christmas spirit . . . Read this – and I can guarantee that as with Katie Ginger’s other books, you will enjoy it’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A charming love story, that makes you want to curl up in a cosy cottage upfront of a roaring fire whilst drinking hot chocolate. A perfect read in the run up to Christmas’ NetGalley reviewer ‘Oh what a treat, I started reading and was only interrupted by 7 hours of sleep, I fell asleep reading it and on waking found that apart from making a cuppa I couldn’t do anything else apart from getting to the end, just couldn’t put it down’ NetGalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisThe brand new romance from the author of Duvet Day. Escape to the Arctic Circle and fall in love under the Northern Lights . . .***The most gorgeous Finnish adventure . . . beautifully evocative and romantic' Rachael Lucas, bestselling author of The Telephone Box LibraryA properly heart-warming read for a cold winter's day' Pernille Hughes, author of Probably the Best Kiss in the World***All it takes is one moment to change your life . . .When a cleverly edited video of radio host Lucy Fairweather goes viral, she knows she needs an escape. And preferably somewhere far away.Where better than Wild Zone a destination for people who want to experience the Arctic Circle? Owned by the gorgeous but brooding Tommi, Lucy agrees to help with the guests in return for her stay. But getting to grips with her skis is proving harder than it looks.Far from home and in a winter wonderland, will an encounter with the breathtaking Northern Lights change her luck, in both life and love?The perfect escapi

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Book SynopsisThe perfect uplifting romcom for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Beth O'Leary and Lindsey Kelk!Jess is falling for Sam.Sam is falling for Jess.But it seems life will do whatever it takes to make them fall apart.When Jess and Sam lock eyes at a party, a spark ignites. The spark. But love at first sight isn't like the movies, especially when Sam's ex, Victoria, is determined to make their honeymoon period a living hell.Is love at first sight enough?Readers can't get enough of The Spark:If I could give this book more stars I wouldMy number 1 read so far this year' Lisa-MarieAw man aw man aw manThis book is the best feel good contemporary romance I''ve read in a whileHad me screaming at the plot twist' TylerThe perfect romantic comedyUplifting and makes you warm and fuzzy' ZoeI loved this book! I couldn''t put it down until I had finished it and that doesn''t happen very oftena romance you will be rooting for from start to finish' PamelaI absolutely loved this!! Definitely a book for fans of SophTrade ReviewPraise for Jules Wake: 'This epic road-trip is full of glamour, romance and sizzling sexual tension, but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery – you’ll not want to miss a moment of it.' – Chick Lit Love ‘I completely and utterly enjoyed this book.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads ‘A unique and vibrant read about learning to be the ‘driver’ of your own future.’ – Honeybear Books ‘I finished the book wondering if it was feasible to take my Mini Cooper S on a road trip through Europe! Jules brings the scenery and villages to life with wonderful descriptions…I really hope this book is the first in a series!’ – Annie’s Book Corner ‘Such a fun ride with as many twists and turns both in the story and on the road…Laughs all the way.’ – The Book Trail

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Book SynopsisHeart-warming, hilarious and unputdownable. You won't want to miss this year's stand out romantic comedy.Fun and life-affirming'STYLISTThis funny, uplifting rom-com is a total treat'FABULOUSHeart-warming, funny, and inspiring A joy' LOUISE O'NEILLThis is a love storySerena Mills should be at her wedding.Instead, she's eating an ice cream sundae and drinking an obscenely large glass of wine in a Harvester off the M25.She's left the man everyone told her she was so lucky' to find because she's realised that she wants to find love. Real love.So she sets herself a challenge: 52 weeks. 52 dates. 52 chances to find real love.But sometimes even the best laid plans don't work out. And it's the people that take you most by surprise who can really sweep you off your feet . . .EVERYONE LOVES WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE'An uplifting tale about self-care and new beginnings'WOMAN'S OWNAuthentic characters and powerful messages' MY WEEKLYA meaningful (and funny) journey of self-love. We've waited a long tTrade Review‘A book brimming with joy and laughter; inhale it with ease’ The Skinny ‘Uplifting and empowering novel about knowing your worth and never settling. A breath of fresh air!’ Lia Louis ‘A piece of perfection … 5 big fat stars from me!’ Catherine Miller ‘Welcome To Your Life is a wonderfully fresh, funny and inspiring romcom about being bold and not compromising on the life you really want’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Bethany Rutter’s adult debut is a piece of perfection. I loved Welcome To Your Life, not least because I'm at least 90% Serena Mills. I think most women would relate to this character and will embrace her journey! 5 big fat stars from me!’ Katy Little ‘The romance of my dreams! Sharp, exuberant, and gorgeously written, it is a must-read for 2022’ Katie Lowe, author of The Furies and The Murder of Graham Catton

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Book SynopsisAn uplifting and feel-good read perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary!Recommended on Zoe Ball's The Radio 2 Book Club!A heart-warming, life-affirming gem . . . full of wry humour'Pernille Hughes bestselling author of Probably the Best Kiss in the WorldDr Tess Carter is no starry-eyed heroine. After all, if your dad left without a backward glance you wouldn't believe in romance either. And the voices in Tess's head you know, the ones that tell you you're not good enough, not pretty enough, not clever enough well, these voices are very loud. Very loud indeed. Especially when the disagreeable son of one of her patients starts challenging her every decision.Edward Russell might have a big job and a posh voice, but Tess is determined not to let him get to her. And Edward, it turns out, may be less of a grump than he first appearsIn the real world, where gentlemanlike manners and out-of-the-blue declarations of love are a story-book fantasy, it's up to Tess to decide whose Trade Review‘A heart-warming, life-affirming gem . . . full of wry humour and the insights that seeing families at their most vulnerable must offer’Pernille Hughes

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Book SynopsisWhat a wonderful escape to perfect Cornwalltruly magical! More please!' Faith Hogan #1 eBook bestsellerA heartwarming standalone novel of new beginnings, love and finding your community when you need them the mostA precious heirloom passed down from mother to daughterLowena Rowe's beloved mum always claimed her family seed box was special. Said to contain soil from Tintagel, the mysterious seat of the legendary King Arthur, whomever made a wish upon the box would have a beautiful garden, bountiful crops and love of their fellow man'. Lowena isn't inclined to believe the myth but can't part with the box, knowing how much it meant to her mum.Starting over with a new home and a new job in the Cornish village of St Merryn, Lowena can't help feeling lost and alone but she isn't the only one. Now, as a community of misfits finds solace and friendship in the shade of her growing garden, she realises there might have been truth to the mythical box after all, and she may just be growing the lifTrade Review‘A delightfully romantic, heartwarming and humorous tale … cosy, poignant and uplifting all at the same time’ Linda Huber ‘Characters so delightful they'll stay with you a very long time’ Lynda Stacey ‘I adored this feel-good read which definitely has the magic touch!’ Debbie Viggiano ‘A deliciously absorbing tale, with a good sprinkling of magic and well-drawn characters you can’t help but care about’ Kelly Florentia

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Book SynopsisA romcom that speaks to me a single woman in her forties who still has a rock-chick streak!' Woman & HomeThe perfect, laugh out loud read for fans of Milly Johnson, Cathy Bramley and Jill Mansell!Beverley Wilson has always loved the Beatles but kissing a poster goodnight isn't really an option when you're a fifty-something mum of three. So when she decides it's time to get back into the dating game, she turns to a dating agency for help.But the long and winding road to real love is littered with dating disasters the pantyhose pervert being the real low point and in Bev's opinon it's all too much. But meeting fellow Beatles fan Scott Smith changes everythingThis hilarious romantic comedy explores life, love and lonely hearts in the suburbs of Liverpool. Is Bev's attempt to shake things up foolishor the bravest thing she's done?Readers LOVE Bev:I blitzed through this book over the weekend as I just could not get enoughLight and witty I enjoyed every second' NadineSweet, heartwarming reTrade Review‘Funny, moving, romantic and down to earth – this is a book that says the Beatles were right and sometimes all you need is love’David Quantick, screenwriter of the movie BOOK OF LOVE, starring Sam Claflin

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Book SynopsisFresh, funny and gorgeously romantic' HOLLY MARTINHilarious romantic escapades on a Greek island the epitome of summer read perfection' ISABELLE BROOMPerfect sunlounger escapism. Emily Kerr has a real knack of telling properly swoony love stories whilst taking the reader on a gorgeous holiday' PERNILLE HUGHES***When Lydia wakes up after a wild night out in Kefalonia with a tattoo saying Awesome Andreas', she's mortified. She doesn't remember meeting anyone called Andreas. And after all, she's an accountant with a five-year plan. She's definitely not a party girl.The sensible thing to do would be to research how to get the tattoo removed and move on with her safe and steady life. But she's had enough of being predictable.Instead, Lydia decides to track down the mysterious Andreas, but the path to true love is never simple. As she goes from one disastrous date to another, she starts to lose hope in ever finding him. Perhaps Lydia is looking in the wrong places, and the right man for her

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Book Synopsis‘Lisa Timoney's debut has all the elements of a fabulous family drama…it kept me turning the pages from beginning to end’ – Kerry Fisher the bestselling author of The Silent Wife ‘I devoured this’ NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trade Review'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family 'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs ‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson ‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons

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Book SynopsisI was hooked from page one. Be prepared to laugh and cry throughout this book!' Reader review, ?????A fabulous family dramait kept me turning the pages from beginning to end' Kerry Fisher the bestselling author of The Silent WifeYou can run from a lie, but you can't hide from the truthBonnie has been running from her tragic past for far too long. Now, years after the events that changed her life for ever, the time has come to face it. Her search for answers takes her to the idyllic town of Hamblin, where she is determined to start over.Alice's perfect life is slipping through her fingers. Drowning in debt, she struggles on, working long days alongside her daughter Laura, ever more desperate to hold on to what little remains.Laura had her future as an artist snatched from her when she had to return home to care for her sickly father. Whilst she tries hard to be content with her life, each day her resentment grows.When their worlds collide, Laura and Bonnie form an instant bond. But as Trade ReviewPraise for Lisa Timoney: ‘Heartbreaking and life affirming…it had me turning the pages late into the night… A fantastic read!’ – Emma Robinson the bestselling author of My Husband’s Daughter 'A moving, compelling family drama which keeps you turning the pages.' Linda Green 'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family 'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs ‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson ‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons

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Book SynopsisBuy this gorgeous, feel good and heartwarming romance for a slice of escapism to the Swiss alps! Christmas magic at the turn of a pageTransports you right to the heart of the most magical Christmas a snow covered chalet, a lovely community and a gorgeous tummy flip worthy man.' Real Reader Review, ?????Life has gone a little bit downhill for Naomi WintersEver since her ex-husband Ollie filed for a divorce last Christmas, Naomi is a self-confessed scrooge. She hates her job, has exactly zero hobbies, and on top of that she's all alone this holiday season.Spurred on by her best-friend Mia who has invited her to spend Christmas at her snow-kissed Chateau in the Swiss Alps she decides it's time for change.But, when she arrives, she's shocked to see Mia's big brother Gabriel. It's been fifteen years since they last saw eachother, forcing her to face memories she'd rather forget.As Naomi grapples with getting her life back on track, she throws herself into various festive activities, and Trade Review Praise for Christmas at the Chateau: ‘Christmas at the Chateau is the perfect festive book to escape into!’ Kitty Wilson, author of Cornish Village School series

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Book SynopsisAn Observer Best Debut of the YearA Granta Best Young British NovelistI loved this book' JULIA ARMFIELDExhilarating' MONICA HEISEY''Astonishing'' ANDREA LAWLOR''Should be on everyone''s summer reading list'' iNEWS''Scorching One of our favourite reads'' TIME OUTA Guardian Essential Summer ReadA sensual debut novel of the forbidden love between a young woman and a headmaster's wife, unfolding across a single a heatwave summer.In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a young Australian woman arrives to take up the antiquated role of matron'. There she meets Mrs S, the headmaster's wife, a woman who is her polar opposite: assured, sophisticated, a paragon of femininity.Over the course of a long, restless heatwave, the matron finds herself irresistibly drawn ever closer into the older woman's world with their unspoken desire blooming into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer begiTrade Review‘The intense physicality of the novel’s emotions and its stylish, stripped-back prose make for an arresting pairing’ Hephzibah Anderson, Observer ‘Atmospheric and daring’ Guardian ‘There’s nothing else like it out there’ The Times ‘Bold and beautiful… Desire crackles through these pages like fire’ Telegraph ‘Entirely captivating… Patrick’s staccato sentences… [become] a secondary language for butchness, powerful and confident’ Kristen Arnett, New York Times ‘[A] subtle, scintillating novel’ TLS ‘Brilliant and sexy… It should be on everyone’s summer reading list’ iNews ‘A highly charged tale of desire and obsession’ Marie Claire ‘A tense, often funny tale of lust and longing… A moving yet non-maudlin reflection on the complexity of gender’ Literary Review ‘Embraces and then toys with our expectation of the lesbian romance… Spare and direct’ London Review of Books ‘Bold, uncompromising… Remarkable’ Daily Express 'So seductively and intelligently observed that its pulse continues long after the final page’ Sarah Winman, author of Still Life ‘A languorous slow-burn and a moving reflection on queerness and what it is to be and be seen’ Julia Armfield, author of Our Wives Under the Sea ‘Moody, generous and brilliant’ Jessie Burton, author of The House of Fortune ‘Tense, taut and exhilarating’ Monica Heisey, author of Really Good, Actually ‘Crisp and beautiful’ Amy Key, author of Arrangements in Blue ‘Hot!’ Joanna Walsh, author of Vertigo ‘Astonishing’ Andrea Lawlor, author of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl ‘Beautifully crafted and uncannily accomplished’ Rupert Thomson, author of Never Anyone but You ‘Taut with anticipation’ Lillian Fishman, author of Acts of Service

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023The darkly comic new novel from the bestselling author of The Portable Veblen?''Incredibly funny and very moving' BELLA MACKIE''A blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love' NINA STIBBEEven funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last' KAREN JOY FOWLERPenny Rush has problems. Freshly divorced from her mobile knife-sharpener husband, she has returned home to Santa Barbara to deal with her grandfather, who is being moved into a retirement home by his cruel second wife. Her grandmother, meanwhile, has been found in possession of a sinister sounding weapon called the scintilltor' and something even worse in her woodshed. Penny's parents have been missing in the Australian outback for many years now, and so Penny must deal with this spiralling family crisis alone.Enter The Dog of The North. The Dog of the North is a borrowed van, replete with yellow gingham curtains, wood panelling, a futon, a pinata, clunky brakes anTrade Review‘Incredibly funny and very moving’ Bella Mackie, author of How to Kill Your Family ‘Penny must surely remind readers of Eleanor Oliphant, Bernadette, Lisa Simpson, and – brilliantly – themselves. The mix of oddness, mystery, pain and joy is perfectly blended. All in all, this is a blissful novel that I want to give to everyone I love’ Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to be Cheerful ‘Even funnier, even more romantic than McKenzie's wonderful last, The Portable Veblen. You will be surprised, delighted, and grateful to be aboard The Dog of the North with the admirable Penny Rush as she faces every challenge her wild and crazy family can throw at her. A book that lifts the spirits’ Karen Joy Fowler, author of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves ‘Darkly absurd and slyly insightful. A genuinely comic novel and a potent, poignant investigation into grief and the myriad ways we flailingly, failingly attempt to avoid the pains of loss' Miranda Popkey, author of Topics of Conversation ‘Gloriously entertaining, intelligent, presented with great insight and skill. An exuberant comedy of human behaviour at its nuttiest’ The Times 'Elizabeth McKenzie is clearly some sort of genius' Paul Murray, author of The Bee Sting Praise for The Portable Veblen… ‘Seriously funny and extraordinarily well written’ Jonathan Franzen ‘I can’t remember a book I enjoyed more’ Nina Stibbe ‘McKenzie has a wonderful eye for the craziness that is everywhere in ordinary life’ Tessa Hadley

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