Family life fiction / Stories about family

Book SynopsisThe truth behind a teenage girl’s disappearance becomes something to conceal in a gripping novel about justice, lies, and impossible choices by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. When nineteen-year-old Jill Moss goes missing near the Utah-Arizona border, everyone has an opinion. Only Norma Gallagher, a search and rescue volunteer, knows the real story. Norma’s already found Jill, huddled in a cave and terrified that her abusive boyfriend, Jake, will kill her. If he ever sees her again. To protect Jill from a dangerous man, Norma quietly delivers the girl to her grateful parents in California, even though she’s conflicted. Keeping Jill safe and hidden from Jake, the press, and the public will be their secret. But secrets can’t last forever. Five years later, the disappearance stirs a new media frenzy when Jake is arrested for the murder of Jill Moss—and Norma knows he didn’t kill her. As Jake is about to stand trial, lust for retribution inflames public opinion and Jill’s family refuses to come forward, forcing Norma to make a life-changing decision. What are the consequences if she stays silent? And what are the risks if she dares to finally tell the truth?Trade Review“Prolific author Hyde raises thorny issues around domestic violence, examines the power of misplaced guilt, and illustrates the bonds of shared experience in her take on a ripped-from-the-headlines story. Her characteristic empathy is on full display…” —Booklist “In Catherine Ryan Hyde’s gripping novels, ordinary people become extraordinary because of their determination to do the right thing…No matter which Hyde book you read, life after that reading seems just a bit different, a bit more satisfying and a bit more hopeful.” —Bookreporter

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Book SynopsisI was gripped' Louise Jensen, author of The FallTeenage girls can do some pretty awful thingsLexie and Amber used to share everything, especially their dream of getting out of their small-town home. Born only ten months apart, they once thought they couldn't be closer.THEY WERE WRONG.Fifteen years ago, Amber was brutally murdered in the woods, and Lexie's high-school boyfriend was sentenced to death for her killing. Lexie is still stuck in the town she dreamed she'd leave, and everyone thinks she knew more about the night of the killing than she told.PROBLEM IS, THEY'RE RIGHT.Now the execution is just days away, and the town has breathed a sigh of relief. But old secrets are finally being uncovered, and it's clear not everyone wants the truth to be told.AND TIME IS RUNNING OUTReaders are LOVING Sweet Little LiesGripped me from page one'Kept me on the edge of my seat'I would recommend to anyone'A must read'Keeps up the suspense right up until the very end'Trade Review Praise for Karin Nordin ‘A taut mystery: I was gripped’Louise Jensen, author of The Fall ‘Brooding and atmospheric – full of mystery and twists where nothing is quite as it seems’Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet ‘A dark, atmospheric and compelling story!’Jackie Kabler, author of The Perfect Couple ‘Kept me gripped throughout and guessing right up to the end. A cracking thriller!’ Philippa East, author of Little White Lies ‘A gripping, race-against-the clock thriller that ratchets up the tension and keeps up the suspense right up until the very end.’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother ‘Such a great thriller with superb characterization to boot’Khurrum Rahman, author of Homegrown Hero ‘Absolutely loved it!’Laure Van Rensburg, author of The Downfall ‘Dripping with atmosphere, this is a compelling, twisty story with a real heart of darkness. Nordin is back and better than ever!’Louise Mumford, author of The Hotel ‘Incredibly vivid… twists and turns around every corner’Steve Frech, author of Dark Hollows ‘Had me glued to my Kindle for most of the day’Jenny O’Brien, author of Silent Cry

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Book SynopsisTessa is a successful writer who develops a friendship, first by correspondence and then in person, with Charlie, a ruggedly handsome philosopher and scholar. Sparks fly as they exchange ideas about Camus and masculine desire, and their intellectual connection promises more - but there are obstacles to this burgeoning relationship.While Tessa's husband Milton enjoys Charlie's company, Charlie's wife Wah is a different case, and she proves to be both adversary and conundrum to Tessa. Wah's traditional femininity and subservience to her husband strike Tessa as weaknesses, and she scoffs at the sacrifices Wah makes as adoptive mother to a Burmese girl, Htet. But Wah has a kind of power too, especially over Charlie, and the conflict between the two women leads to Tessa's martini-fueled declaration that Wah is 'an insult to womankind.' As Tessa is forced to deal with the consequences of her outburst, she wonders if Wah is really as weak as she has seemed, or if she might have a different kind of strength altogether.An exercise in empathy, an exploration of betrayal and a charged story of the thrill of a shared connection - and the perils of feminine rivalry - My Nemesis is a brilliantly dramatic and captivating story from a hugely talented writer.Trade ReviewTaut, bristling and psychologically profound...Slimmer, punchier and more tightly wound [than her previous work], My Nemesis highlights her talent for capturing the minutiae of interpersonal drama. * The Economist *A compelling discourse around race, motherhood and marriage * Observer *Much of the power of this excitingly barbed book is Craig's complex portrait of a woman for whom rage is the default. A gin-drenched Valkyrie, Tessa weaponises her feminism with cruel aggression. She joins a line-up of fascinating female characters, each as unforgiving as they are unforgivable. * Financial Times *A blisteringly smart novel about feminism, identity and desire that refuses easy answers and will linger for a long time in my mind. -- Monica AliThe writing is biting and propulsive...This confident work is sure to spark conversations. * Publishers Weekly *A simple plot summary cannot capture the depth of Craig's treatment of such big themes as femininity and masculinity, motherhood and fatherhood, friendship and love...Craig offers an effective inquiry into the elusive nature of intimate relationships, whether they stem from love or hate. * Booklist *Charmaine Craig's brilliant anatomization of mid-life art, identity and infidelity shares in the intellectual grace and precision of its characters' philosophical pursuits, yet beneath the ruminative surface this book churns with desire and remorse. -- Jonathan Lethem, author of THE ARRESTI was bowled over by this brilliant narrative of desire, complicity and the limits of empathy. My Nemesis is a compact masterpiece in the confessional mode, one that reverberates long after the last page is turned. Bravo! -- Antoine Wilson, author of MOUTH TO MOUTHI devoured this sly, seething novel. So marvelously perceptive, so effortlessly elegant, it lays bare the horror of what husbands and wives expect of each other. My Nemesis is a pearl cultivated in justified rage. I loved it. -- Sarah Manguso, author of VERY COLD PEOPLEAs deeply empathic as it is thrillingly addictive, My Nemesis is a stunning and brave literary feat. Charmaine Craig's searing prose and complex vision challenges us to abandon the safety and certainty of our own perspectives. What begins as a novel of female rivalry quickly transforms into a profound spiritual meditation on the danger of our inability - or unwillingness - to imagine and dignify the inner life of the other. With luminous grace, Craig's writing is a testament to the transcendent power and peace possible when we dare to try. -- Fatima Farheen Mirza, author of A PLACE FOR USMy Nemesis is an exhilarating act of defiance, a novel that lights a match and sends the whole question of female characters' likability up in flames. Charmaine Craig is a writer unafraid of contradictions - at once elegant and unruly, cool yet searing - and here she's given us a fiercely philosophical novel that is also irresistibly, addictively readable. -- Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, author of LIKESA timely exposition of trust after trauma . . . In reimagining the extraordinary lives of her mother and grandparents, Craig produces some passages of exquisitely precise description * New York Times Book Review on MISS BURMA *Like many of the best books, Miss Burma feels rooted in its time and place, while also laying bare timeless questions of loyalty, infidelity, patriotism and identity - not to mention the globally perpetuated unfair treatment of women * Elle on MISS BURMA *[A] riveting account of the treacheries, fractures and courageous acts of wartime * BBC (10 Books to Read in May) on MISS BURMA *Charmaine Craig wields powerful and vivid prose to illuminate a country and a family trapped not only by war and revolution, but also by desire and loss. Both epic and intimate, Miss Burma is a compelling and disturbing trip through Burmese history and politics. -- Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of THE SYMPATHIZER on MISS BURMA

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Book Synopsis?Beautiful, emotional and hopeful, but have tissues to hand.? Liz FenwickWhen Stephanie is told she?s pregnant and that she is sick on the same day, she faces an impossible choice?After trying for a baby for so long, finding out I was pregnant was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. But in the same breath as the news I had been waiting years to hear, the doctor told me I was seriously ill.If I carry my baby to term, I will almost certainly die.If I proceed with treatment, my baby will not live.My husband ? the father of this child ? is telling me to save myself. But with all the secrets I know he is keeping from me, I can?t trust him anymore.What would you do?An emotional yet uplifting tear-jerker that will have you reaching for the tissues ? perfect for fans of EMMA ROBINSON and JODI PICOULT. This Child of Mine is breaking reader?s hearts!?The ultimate decision! What a heartbreaking story.? Real Reader Review, ?????WOW. What a heartbreaking, but beautifully written story, I absolutely loved every minute of this book ? and what an ending!? Real Reader Review, ??????This book certainly proves that when you want to be a mother, you will do everything possible to get it. Beautifully written.? Real Reader Review, ?????This Child of Mine will give you all of the feels. This beautifully written story will have you reaching for the tissues.? Real Reader Review, ????Trade Review‘Beautiful, emotional and hopeful, but have tissues to hand.’ Liz Fenwick ‘Tragic but ultimately uplifting.’ Katie Fforde ‘A heartfelt and suspenseful tale of an agonising life-and-death dilemma…this is a family drama that doesn’t shy away from sadness and conflict but powers towards an ultimately hopeful conclusion.’ Ali Mercer ‘An emotional story which broke my heart but was beautifully uplifting and filled with hope.’ Emma Cowell ‘This Child of Mine is an emotionally-charged, beautiful, and poignant story that will stay with me for a very long time. Wilson had me sobbing from the very first page, and I couldn't put the book down. An absolute triumph of a debut.’ Natali Simmonds ‘Right from the first pages, the reader is plunged into and emotional and heartrending story… wondering what they might do in a similar situation. This book cannot fail to move the reader.’ Janet Gover ‘A highly emotional read. Both harrowing and hopeful. Wilson offers a subtle, raw and tender exploration of what family means and how grief can ultimately open up new strength and unknown paths to happiness.’ Sarah Jost ‘I spent my Sunday devouring this heartfelt, emotional, charming and gorgeously-written debut. With many unexpected moments, great characters, and a satisfying conclusion, I was lost in the story. Highly recommended.’ Louise Beech 'Gripping, timely and important, This Child of Mine tackles something that is all too often swept into the shadows: the heartbreak that can come with starting a family.’ Katie Allen ‘Heartbreaking, unexpected and necessary. This book is just stunning.’ Emma Cooper ‘A beautifully written story of love and hope that will capture readers' hearts and minds. Emma-Claire is the real deal – a writer to fall in love with.’ Alison May ‘A strong debut that takes the reader on a heartbreaking rollercoaster of emotions. Thoroughly recommend.’ Jenni Keer

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Book Synopsis''This was pure joy to read and left me feeling warm inside!!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book pulled at my heart strings and broke me in places and then slowly pieced me back together again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Oh my!!!!!! Cathy Bramley has done it again, a fantastic read and I could not stop reading it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''This book - I absolutely adored it!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Three generations of women, and the summer that saved them.The holidays are here, and in Salcombe, Liz longs for the arrival of her god-daughters, Skye and Clare and Clare''s daughter baby Ivy. After years on her own, she needs help to save the catering business she built with Clare''s late mother, Jen. However, half-sisters Skye and Clare couldn''t be more different, struggling with family secrets and hidden jealousies. As the women navigate this unexpected summer Trade ReviewA glorious tangle of missed opportunities, mistakes and misunderstandings that unfolds in a gorgeous seaside setting, the Sunrise Sisterhood is like a glass of wine on a summer's evening with your best mate. Comforting, funny, warm and wise - no-one does complicated family and friendships like Cathy. The perfect cocktail of emotions, hopes and dreams * Veronica Henry *

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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 SynopsisLilah Calhoun falls in love with a man who harbors scandalous secrets about her family.During a storm off the coast of Maine where her home, the Towers, stands, Lilah Calhoun rescues a mysterious stranger from the turbulent sea. Professor Max Quartermain believes he hallucinated the beautiful mermaid who rescued him from certain death.In the wake of the near tragedy, an undeniable desire grows between them. Lilah is surprised by the intense attraction she feels for the man she saved. She''s never met a man like him before - reserved and intelligent, but with a deep, passionate side she wants to know better. But Lilah knows Max is hiding something - something about the Calhouns that threatens her family''s future and any chance for love between them.This is a first-time regular print hardcover edition of a title previously available as a mass market paperback.

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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''Nikola''s best yet . . . I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it!'' Lorna Cook''A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion . . . brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character for whom I was rooting all the way'' Louise Fein''This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets . . . I tore through it!'' Lizzie PageIt''s 1953. Memories of the war are beginning to fade. Young Queen Elizabeth has just ascended to the throne. Isobel McIntyre is a doctor-in-training at a London teaching hospital. It''s not easy being a woman working in medicine. And Isobel carries the additional burden of a shocking secret . . . OneTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE LIFE I STOLE:Nikola's best yet: 1950s London, a female doctor, family mystery, identity theft. I was immediately drawn into the story, rooting for the characters all the way to the end. Atmospheric and compelling. I loved it! * Lorna Cook *A fascinating novel packed with intrigue, heart and emotion. The author brought the realities and attitudes of post-war London to life through a complex and delightful character for whom I was rooting all the way. As with all her novels, Scott's historical detail from extensive research shines through on every page, transporting her reader through time and place. Most importantly, this is a story of innocent lives destroyed by harsh, prejudiced social norms, the power of love, and forgiveness. I loved it! * Louise Fein *This beautiful story stole my heart. A compelling read for anyone who loves great stories, love and romance, mysteries and secrets, the early years of the NHS and women in medicine. I tore through it! * Lizzie Page *Praise for NIKOLA SCOTT:'A clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!' * Lorna Cook, author of THE GIRL FROM THE ISLAND *'Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation, I had no idea what was coming next . . . Truly fabulous!' * Louise Fein, author of PEOPLE LIKE US *'Beautifully twisty . . . Like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart' * Lizzie Page, author of WHEN I WAS YOURS *'An atmospheric and gripping read' * My Weekly *'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant' * Fabulous *'Characters you won't forget' * Sunday Express *'Wonderful characters and a very moving storyline' * The Sun *

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Book Synopsis'I didn't want this book to end... Beautiful' DAISY JOHNSON'A natural storyteller' PATRICK GALE'A gorgeous folkloric novel of water and love' ZOE GILBERT London, 1985. Joe, father to eleven-year-old Matty, has disappeared, and nobody will explain where he's gone, or why.In the long, hot summer that follows, Matty's hunt for Joe leads to the ponds at Hampstead Heath. Beneath the water, there is a new kind of freedom. Above the water, a welcoming community of men offer refuge from an increasingly rocky home life.Fourteen years later, a new revelation sees Matty set off alone in a campervan, driving westwards through Ireland, swimming its wild loughs and following the scant clues left behind about Joe. The trip takes a dangerous turn, and Matty is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers. But safety comes at a price, and with desire and fear running high, the journey turns into an explosive, heart-rending reckoning with the past.*A 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK IN i NEWSPAPER*'Artfully paced, with queer undercurrents, this novel is tender and totally enveloping' AttitudeTrade ReviewA gorgeous folkloric novel of water and love... You should read this and you should also read Kerry's Swansong. It's a rare thing to see folklore woven into beautiful, tender human reality with such delicacy and skills -- Zoe Gilbert, author of Folk and Mischief ActsKerry Andrew is that rare thing, a natural storyteller with one of those quietly confident voices that takes you by the cuff and leads you down unexpected passages. In the finest tradition of quest tales, Skin's protagonist sets out in search of one thing and ends by discovering quite another and both they and the reader grow a little as a result -- Patrick GaleAndrew's wonderful second novel is the deeply involving story of a difficult childhood, a search for a long-missing parent, how we view our bodies and the secrets we keep even from those who know us best. -- 75 Books for 2021 * i Newspaper *A sweeping coming-of-age narrative whose on-point themes of gender and sexuality are embedded in evocative descriptions of London during the 1980s, and of boomtime Ireland a decade later * Mail Online *This evocative and sensitive tale is grounded by the authentic complexity of its characters... Inspired. -- Stephanie Cross * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisTangled Threads is a gripping romantic saga from Margaret Dickinson.For Eveleen Hardcastle life gets no better than growing up on Pear Tree Farm in the Lincolnshire countryside. Her family works hard for the Dunsmore estate and Eveleen finds it impossible to resist the charms of their employer's son, Stephen Dunsmore. But Jimmy, ever quick to antagonize, ensures that his sister's clandestine trysts do not remain so for long.Mary Hardcastle reacts to the news of her daughter's affair with a shocking ferocity, which seems to be born more of bitterness than maternal protectiveness. But what is it that fuels Mary's resentment towards her daughter? Unable to ignore her own feelings, Eveleen continues to meet Stephen in secret. But deception has a cruel price to pay when her beloved father is found dead from a heart attack. And worse yet, Stephen, far from providing Eveleen with the comfort she craves, deserts her in her hour of need and calloTrade ReviewLincolnshire's answer to Catherine Cookson * Grimsby Telegraph *Her novels bring to life her love of the Lincolnshire landscape * Lincolnshire Echo *Full of inspirational characters and a storyline that will have you hooked . . . Yet another triumph * Lincolnshire Focus *Heartwarming and gritty, the story is compulsive reading * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisAward-winning author Sonali Dev launches a new series about the Rajes, an immigrant Indian family descended from royalty, who have built their lives in San Francisco...It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep.Trade Review“A truly wonderful and joyous book.” — Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author “A profound, unique talent, Sonali Dev grabs the reader by the heart.” — Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author “Ideal for romantics and foodies alike.” — Booklist “Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors is a vibrant multicultural feast written with a taste for the true nature of the American stew--not a mush of indecipherable flavors but a celebration of its many ingredients. Sonali Dev is a fresh, unique, and wise voice in women’s fiction.” — Barbara O’Neal, The Art of Inheriting Secrets

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Book SynopsisVillage life can be deadly... A move to rural Oxfordshire is not the peaceful existence the London couple are looking for in A Touch of Morality, Ann Granger''s ninth English village crime novel in the Mitchell & Markby series. The perfect read for fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie and ITV''s Midsomer Murders.''To be savoured'' - Publishers Weekly When Sally Caswell persuaded her scientist husband Liam to move from London to the quiet of rural Oxfordshire it was in the hope of a more peaceful existence. But so far the move has led to nothing but discord. Liam''s sabbatical book project is not going well so, frustrated and isolated, he quarrels incessantly both with Sally and with their next-door neighbour, the crotchety pensioner Bodicote whose unruly goats are a constant source of contention. But then a mysterious package arrives that gives the couple real cause for anxiety. It appears that Liam is being targe

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Book SynopsisWhen sweet, healthy hearty Holly Fox dies suddenly in childbirth, the Surrey village whose pearl she was reverberates with shock. She leaves behind her a helpless, silent husband, and a tiny daughter, Faith. Everyone assumes Holly''s loving and capable mother Thomasina will look after Faith, but when she unaccountably deserts her newborn grandchild, the baby must be packed off to her father''s peculiar family in the North - ''the very strangest people you ever saw my dear''.With wisdom, generosity, and understanding, Jane Gardam takes as her subject the English heart in all its eccentric variety. FAITH FOX sheds a clear, true light on the pain of bereavement whilst always offering the joyous possibility of a new beginning.Trade ReviewFAITH FOX has quite as sharp a take on modern times as Trainspotting ... if you're too hip for Jane Gardam, then you're too hip * NEW STATESMAN *Funny & admirable ... she writes with a dark & buoyant energy which continually challenges & provokes * THE TIMES *Dazzling ... Funny, bleak & full of wisdom, it's a complete delight * MARIE CLAIRE *Terribly funny & clever ... the best thing she's done * Victoria Wood *She does fiction as it should be done, with confidence and insight -- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie * Observer *

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Book SynopsisThe number one bestselling author Claudia Carroll returns! Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Joanna Trollope.Frank Woods at number seventy-nine Primrose Square is about to turn fifty, and nobody seems to care. His friends are all busy; his wife and children have other plans. After years of being 'Mr Cellophane', he decides, finally, to do something for himself. But when he gets home to a surprise birthday party, it is his guests who get the real surprise.Standing in the doorway is not Frank, but Francesca.As she transitions, Francesca struggles to come to terms with her true self, and her relationship with her family is thrown into turmoil. At a loss of where to turn, she moves in with her cantankerous neighbour Miss Hardcastle, who hasn't left her home for decades. There she befriends fellow lodger Emily Dunne - fresh out of rehab, finally off the drink and desperate to make amends.As gossip spreads through Primrose Square and every relationship is tested, nothing in this close-knit community will ever be the same again . . .Trade ReviewFull of warmth, humour and compassion. A perfectly lovely summer read * Frost Magazine *Challenging perceptions and celebrating friendship. Claudia Carroll's latest read is touching, funny and insightful * Woman's Own *Heart-rending and humorous in equal measures, this story will stay with you long after you read the final chapter. * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA heart-warming tale' Woman & HomeUplifting . . . a hug in book form' Heat***********************************Mae has watched as her three older sisters have gone through the process of finding their place in the world and faced the challenges of parenthood head on. Now ready to spread her wings beyond her close-knit family, Mae is ready to take the world by storm.But a series of events will shake the strong self-belief Mae has always had in herself and will leave her questioning where it is she really fits in.The Amir sisters will need to draw on all the love they have for each other, if they are going to navigate the challenges life has to throw at them and help Mae along the path to self-discovery.***********************************Readers love the Amir sisters! Absolutely amazing'A delightful and insightful story'Excellent, heartwarming family drama'I couldn't put this book down'A beautiful story about family bonds and sisters'Trade Review PRAISE FOR NADIYA HUSSAIN ‘A heart-warming tale’Woman & Home ‘Uplifting . . . a hug in book form’Heat ‘A lovely story about family, faith and self-acceptance’Red Magazine ‘Packed with humour and warmth’Heat 5* ‘The winner of last year’s Great British Bake Off proves she’s more than just a dab hand with a piping bag’Daily Telegraph ‘A tasty start to 2017’Metro Most Anticipated Books of the Year ‘The Secret Lives Of The Amir Sisters puts faith and family secrets under the microscope’Good Housekeeping ‘Breezy, funny and winning’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, compelling, utterly original new novel from one of the most important American writers of our time, and winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012Pluto, North Dakota, is a town on the verge of extinction. Here, everybody is connected by love or friendship, by blood, and, most importantly, by the burden of a shared history.Growing up on the reservation is Evelina Harp, witty and ambitious, and prone to falling hopelessly in love. Listening to her grandfather''s tales, she learns of a horrific crime that has marked both Ojibwe and whites. Nobody understands it better than Judge Antone Bazil Coutts, who keeps watch over Pluto''s inhabitants and recounts their lives with compassion and rare insight.Louise Erdrich''s sense of the comic and the tragic sweeps readers along to the surprising conclusion of this stunning novel, a portrait of the complex allegiances, passions and drama of a haunting land and its all-too-human people.Trade Review‘Louise Erdrich’s imaginative freedom has reached its zenith – ‘The Plague of Doves’ is her dazzling masterpiece.’ Philip Roth 'A masterly new novel … Writing in prose that combines the magical sleight of hand of Gabriel Garcia Marquez with the earthy, American rhythms of Faulkner, Ms. Erdrich … has written what is arguably her most ambitious – and in many ways, her most deeply affecting – work yet.' Michiko Kakutani, New York Times ‘Confirms her reputation as a writer able to combine the apocalyptic with the mundane world whose inhabitants are set loose to roam the heavens in spirit but are ballasted always by their defiantly human bodies.' Observer 'You could read Louise Erdrich's latest book for its wisdom … Or you could read ‘The Plague of Doves’ for its poetry … in the end, you’ll read this book for its stories … The stories told by her characters offer pleasures of language, of humor, of sheer narrative momentum, that shine even in the darkest moments of the book.' Boston Globe 'Wholly felt and exquisitely rendered tales of memory and magic … By the novel’s end, and in classic Erdrich fashion, every luminous fragment has been assembled into an intricate tapestry that deeply satisfies the mind, the heart, and the spirit.' O magazine

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Book SynopsisSo far out in front that he need not bother looking over his shoulder' Sunday TelegraphThe balding policeman on Trudi Adamson's doorstep brings the worst news possible: her husband Trent has been burned to death in a freak car accident.Suddenly a widow after years of marriage, Trudi soon discovers there's a lot she didn't know about her late husband. Why did he resign from his job without telling her? And where is all his money?As shock piles upon shock, Trudi is forced to re-examine her belief in Trent, and ultimately in herself. Compelled to leave the cosy nest of her old life, she is out in the open and fighting for her survival.Trade Review‘The plot is splendidly intricate and involving’Sunday Times ‘The most varied, clever and enjoyable crime writer we have’Sunday Telegraph ‘Few writers in the genre today have Hill’s gifts: formidable intelligence, quick humour, compassion and a prose style that blends elegance and grace’Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming and gripping novel from No. 1Sunday Times bestselling author, Dilly Court.Clara held onto the precious button, glimmering like a jewel in the dark alleyways of London's notorious Seven Dials. She needed to save her family but who was going to save her?There was a time when the Carter sisters' father was their hero. Now he's a drunk who's gambled away everything they had and put them all in peril. It''s on Clara''s shoulders to save the four sisters from destitution. Clutching her precious button box, the only thing of value they have left, Clara dreams of starting a shop that could put a roof over their heads and keep them safeBut in debt to the terrifying Patches Braggs, leader of one of the East End''s roughest gangs, Clara is in fear for her life. When a mysterious benefactor seems to offer an escape, Clara realizes too late that it comes at a terrible priceCheated, abandoned and alone can Clara save her family and hold onto her dreams?Trade ReviewPraise for Dilly Court: ‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express ‘Dilly Court’s latest novel is another page-turner that will keep you gripped to the end – 5 stars’ The People’s Friend ‘As always Dilly keeps you absorbed right to the end’ Choice ‘A rollicking, fast-paced adventure with a hint of romance!’ My Weekly ‘Spellbinding . . . you just keep turning the pages’ Daily Mail ‘A fast-paced, riveting read’ Sunday Express ‘A heart-warming, fast-paced story that will keep you gripped till the end’ The People’s Friend ‘Feisty female characters to fall in love with in a spirited, adventurous novel’ Sunday Express ‘Atmospheric, vivid and compelling’ My Weekly ‘An excellent, well-researched read’ People’s Friend ‘Perfect for Downton Abbey fans … heart-tugging’ Peterborough Telegraph

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer story a funny and moving read set in glorious modern-day Poldark country' Catherine IsaacEvery summer has a storySince Pippa Harte was forced to take over her parents' farm, she's barely had time to shave her legs let alone make time for a date. Now she's more likely to be getting down and dirty mucking out the pigs and avoiding those of the human male variety.When Ben Retallick walks out of her childhood and back into her present it seems that perhaps Pippa has more time than she thought. All Poldark smoulders and easy-going charm, Ben's definitely worth whipping her wellies off for!But Ben is a man with his own past and his own issues and as much as she's enjoying having him around, she's got to get a grip. After all life isn't always a beach Then again, this is Cornwall.Set on the gorgeous Cornish coast at the height of summer, this is the perfect romance to take on your hols!Debbie is the author of Cold Feet at Christmas, the #1 Christmas bestseller!Trade Review‘A sheer delight’ – Sunday Express ‘Has all the best ingredients for a holiday read: the beautiful West Country, a family-run farm, and a mystery man with Poldark-style charms’ – Yours Magazine ‘A summer romance with an abundance of country charm, Pippa’s Cornish Dream by Debbie Johnson is a standout title for this season.’ – Book Chick City ‘A beautifully addictive read’ – Reviewed the Book ‘Just wonderful’ – Lisa Talks About ‘A wonderful, engaging story that will leave you with a smile.’ – I Am, Indeed ‘A fantastic read – romance, beautiful Cornish scenery, a gorgeous but troubled hero, teenage traumas, great characters, lots of humour and a real feel-good ending. Highly recommend this for your summer-reading shelf!’ – Portobello Book Blog ‘Truly addictive…the perfect 21st century love story’ – Jane Hunt Reviews ‘What a fantastic book! I read it in one sitting and loved everything about it … I'm sorry if I sound over-effusive but I think you've got the message now. The book was amazing and I want to read much more by Debbie Johnson!’ – 5*, Annie Cooper’s Book Corner ‘A wonderful summery book, full of fun and frolics’ – 5*, Rachel’s Random Reads ‘This book is full of everything – romance, family dynamics, teenage rebels, the Cornish coast … It makes you want to go and book a holiday rental and visit the local coves! – 5*, Bookworms & Shutterbugs ‘It's a perfect summer read! I couldn't put this book down. I read this everywhere, on the way to work and even when I was in the dentist!’ -Monica, Goodreads ‘The perfect summer read whether your out on your balcony (like me) or by a pool ( like I was wishing)’ – Star Crossed Reviews

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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 SynopsisTouching and uplifting, this is Fiona Harper at her very best.' MILLY JOHNSONFrom the author of The Other Us***THE WINNER OF THE 2018 SPECULATIVE ROMANTIC NOVEL AWARD***This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.' JANE LINFOOTA beautiful story of loss, discovery and recovery.' HEIDI SWAIN''Heart-wrenching and compelling.' SARAH MORGAN''Beautiful, poignant and thought-provoking.' CRESSIDA MCLAUGHLIN***Heather Lucas lives her life through other people's memories.Heather doesn't want to remember her childhood, not when her mother's extreme hoarding cast her family life into disarray.For Heather's mother, every possession was intimately connected to a memory, so when Heather uncovers a secret about her past that could reveal why her mother never let anything go, she knows there's only one place she'll find answers behind the locked door of her spare room, where the remains of her mother's hoard lie hidden.As Heather uncovers both objects and memorTrade Review Praise for The Memory Collector: ‘Full of heart and written with winning sincerity’ Daily Mail ‘A poignant yet uplifting story’ Woman & Home ‘A hard read at times, but this is ultimately an uplifting story. 4.5****’ The Sun ‘Bursting with emotion’ Woman ‘Poignant and uplifting… a thought-provoking story most certainly worth reading.’ My Weekly Praise for Fiona Harper: ‘Touching, uplifting and emotional―I was pulled into this moving story of a woman questioning love, and finding herself’Julie Cohen ‘This book tore my heart into tiny pieces, then put it back together and made it fly.’Jane Linfoot ‘This is a pure joy’Heat ‘An engaging and thought-provoking read’Daily Mail ‘What an absolutely brilliant book’Liz Fenwick ‘A bittersweet roller coaster ride into the past; unexpected, perceptive and a little bit heart-breaking. Essential reading'Iona Grey ‘A thought-provoking and compelling story that sent my imagination into overdrive. A must-read!’V Family Fun ‘Funny, emotional and extremely absorbing.’Love Books Group ‘A love story like no other I've read.’Amazon reviewer ‘There are books that entertain, and then there are books that change you.’Sarah Snowdon ‘I’m worried I won’t find another book this year that leaves me feeling this way.’CMIL, Amazon reviewer ‘Unique and quirky’Candis ‘Intriguing, sophisticated, astute… Something a little different and very satisfying.’Lovereading ‘This book blew me away!’Books and Reading UK

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Book SynopsisTHE NUMBER ONE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERThoroughly enjoyablesparkling with glamour, romance and suspense' Anna McPartlin, bestselling author of The Last Days of Rabbit HayesIf you need some escapism, this lovely read set on Italy's Amalfi Coast is the ideal pick' Good Housekeeping This escapist read is not only packed with Italian sunshine and charming warmth, but also a strong sense of friendship'Woman & HomeThis wonderful literary tale of rekindled friendship will transport you to the delights of a summer in Italy' My WeeklyA feel-good novel about family, friendship and love' HELLO!* * * * *Three women. One summer reunion. Secrets will be revealedVilla Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amidst dappled lemon groves and the fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the process forged an unlikely friendship.Now, years later, Kim has transformed the crumbling house into a luTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE SUMMER VILLA ‘Three evocative journeys from heartbreak to hope, bolstered by female friendship and set against the irresistible backdrop of a villa on the Amalfi Coast: what's not to love?’Roisin Meaney ‘We’re all looking for some escapism right now, so join Kim, Colette and Annie as they have a reunion at Villa Dolce Vita on the picturesque Amalfi coast’ Prima PRAISE FOR MELISSA HILL ‘I was completely gripped’Sarah Morgan ‘Emotional and cleverly crafted with well-drawn characters.’ The People ‘Another great read from the best-selling Irish author’Hello magazine ‘This emotive story will touch your heart’My Weekly

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Book SynopsisI love all of Sue Moorcroft's books!'Katie FfordeWhen Sofia Bianchi's father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. Having been his carer for so many years, she knows it's time for her to live her own life and to fulfil some promises she made to Aldo in his final days.So there's nothing for it but to escape to Italy's Umbrian mountains where, tucked away in a sleepy Italian village, lie plenty of family secrets waiting to be discovered. There, Sofia also finds Amy who is desperately trying to find her way in life after discovering her dad isn't her biological father.Sofia sets about helping Amy through this difficult time, but it's the handsome Levi who proves to be the biggest distraction for Sofia, as her new life starts to take offTrade ReviewPraise for The Christmas Promise: ‘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! I want an Ava Bliss hat!’ Julia Williams

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Book Synopsis Heart Radio x Dreams Bedtime Bookclub April Book of the Month The dazzling, powerful story of a gutsy showgirl who tries to conquer her past amongst the glamour of 1960s Las Vegas - finding unexpected fortune, friendship and love. Trade Review‘As you read… you sense a writer immersed in a world that enchants her – every sequin, every sable, every high kick, every audience with Sammy Davis Junior… Lily/Ruby’s plight and her drive for survival are moving and involving, the author’s love for her heroine bright and sincere on every page’ Financial Times 'The writing is superior' Sunday Times ‘A vivid backstage portrait, this is a heart-wrenching story of guilt, friendship and personal redemption’ Woman & Home ‘The prose is taut and compelling, with rich period detail that evokes the dazzling artifice of classic Vegas’ Mail on Sunday 'Superb, light as an ostrich feather escapism' Daily Mail ‘A gorgeously written novel with the bite of a gin martini, All the Beautiful Girls goes beyond the splashy, gaudy dazzle of Las Vegas in the 60s to reveal the beating heart beneath the glamorous façade of the showgirl with big ambitions. Our protagonist Lily’s grit, determination, and grace as she discovers the heady possibilities and dark perils of the American dream make Elizabeth Church's second novel unforgettable’ Sara Gruen, NYT best selling author of At the Water’s Edge ‘A brave and powerful novel … With heart-wrenching immediacy and gorgeous prose, author Elizabeth Church examines the often desperate choices women must confront, and the secrets they must protect’ Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of And After the Fire ‘A riveting novel, at once raw and tender, of a woman’s struggle to heal the wounds of a devastating childhood . . . Elizabeth J. Church makes us feel Ruby Wilde’s pain and root for her to survive. This is a heartbreaking story, passionately told’ Ellen Feldman, author of Next to Love ‘An exquisitely crafted novel of love discovered and friendship found. No one captures the exuberant passions and inner struggles of women like Elizabeth Church’ Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of The Lilac Girls

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Book SynopsisThe perfect summer read for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Dinah JeffriesWill Alba find the music of her heart?Sardinia, 1968.When eleven-year-old Alba Fresu witnesses her father and brother kidnapped by bandits, her previously happy and secure family life is shaken to the core. The pair are eventually released, but the experience leaves Alba deeply disturbed, unable to give voice to her inner turmoil.While accompanying her mother to cleaning jobs, Alba visits the villa of an eccentric Signora and touches the keys of a piano for the first time. She is transported to another world, one where she can finally express emotion too powerful for words alone.She takes secret piano lessons and, against her parents' wishes, accepts a scholarship to the Rome conservatoire. There she immerses herself in the vibrant world of the city, full of heat and passion she's never experienced before and embarks on an affair that will change the course of her life forever.But Alba soon reachesTrade Review Praise for Sara Alexander: ‘Will leave readers riveted until the explosive conclusion’Publishers Weekly ‘This enchanting novel is a delightful read, perfectly suited for a warm beach with a cold beverage. Readers who enjoy Adriana Trigiani’s historical Italian family sagas will adore Alexander’s debut.’Booklist

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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 SynopsisEscape to Cornwall for Christmas in this Top 10 bestselling new romance.Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream loved it!' Milly JohnsonChristmas in Cornwall is just around the cornerBut after last Christmas revealed a shocking family secret, Scarlett's hardly feeling merry and bright. All she wants this Christmas is to know who her real father is.So Scarlett heads to the little Cornish town of Porthmellow, where she believes the truth of her birth is hidden. She just didn't bargain on being drawn into the Christmas festival preparations or meeting Jude Penberth, whose charm threatens to complicate life further.Everything will come to a head at Porthmellow's Christmas Festival But can Scarlett have the perfect Christmas this year, or are there more surprises on the way?Curl up with this gorgeous novel and savour the world of Porthmellow Harbour.A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters' Woman's OwnA page-turner of a Trade Review‘Sparkling and festive, as satisfying as figgy pudding and clotted cream – loved it!’ Milly Johnson ‘A transporting festive romance, full of genuine warmth and quirky characters’ Woman’s Own ‘Serious festive escapism . . . like a big warm hug’ Popsugar ‘With its topical modern plot twist in a traditional winter setting, a will they/won’t they/should they romantic dilemma simmering away on every page, this is a page-turner of a festive read’ My Weekly ‘A tale of family secrets, heartache, friendship and romance’ Daily Express Praise for Phillipa Ashley’s books: ‘Sheer joy!’ Katie Fforde ‘A delicious festive treat with as many twists and turns as a Cornish country lane’ Jules Wake ‘Warm and funny and feel-good. The best sort of holiday read’ Katie Fforde ‘Filled with warm and likeable characters. Great fun!’ Jill Mansell ‘An utterly glorious, escapist read from a one of the freshest voices to emerge in women's fiction today. I loved every gorgeous page’ Claudia Carroll ‘Made me want to run away to the Cornish coast immediately! Loved it!’ Lorelei Mathias ‘Ashley's writing is deft, sexy, and full of humour ’ Trashionista.com ‘Readers will enjoy the breezy style and repartee’ Publishers Weekly (US) ‘Sexy, funny and wonderfully romantic’ SingleTitles.com ‘A deliciously entertaining twist on the Poldark tale’Liz Fenwick

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Book SynopsisWife. Mother. Daughter. Killer. ‘You can’t stop reading, even as you want to look away’ New York Times

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Book Synopsis**The follow-up to the smash-hit Sunday Times bestseller, Alfie the Doorstep Cat'. Alfie's back and more adventurous than ever!**Edgar Road used to be your typical London street; a road full of people who barely said a word to one another. Then Alfie came along a big grey ball of fur who changed the lives of every family he met, and brought a community together.But now a new family have moved into Edgar Road and they, more than anyone else, need Alfie's help. Can he bring light to their darkest times? Or is it already too late to stop them from falling apart?Warm, uplifting and inspiring, this is a book to remind us how a pet can change a life. The perfect read for fans of A Street Cat Named Bob' and Alfie the Doorstep Cat'.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR A CAT CALLED ALFIE '’A heart-warming and inspiring read that reminds us how pets can really change lives.’ YOUR CAT magazine PRAISE FOR ALFIE THE DOORSTEP CAT ‘An instant heart-warmer and the only book you will want to find in your stocking this Christmas’ TAKE A BREAK ‘A heart-warming tale’ YOUR CAT magazine

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Book SynopsisAn absolute delight. It's beautiful and elegiac and written with such a good heart' BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and producer Russell T. Davies OBEA simply heart-string tugging book that offers a ready escape route from these testing time' Jon Gower, Nation CymruHere Henry was, once again in a bustling train station, ready to resume where he had left off all those years agoFinding Henry Applebee is a charming, tender and uplifting story about unlikely friendships, the power of love and how it's never too late to change your life. Perfect for fans of The Single Ladies of the Jacaranda Retirement Village and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.Eighty-five-year-old Henry Arthur Applebee has had a pretty good life. But one regret has haunted him for the last sixty-five years.And so, on an ordinary December morning, he boards a train from London to Edinburgh. His goal is simple: to find the woman who disappeared from his life decades earlier.But Henry isn't the only person on a missiTrade Review‘An absolute delight. It’s beautiful and elegiac and written with such a good heart’ BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and producer Russell T. Davies OBE ‘Beautifully written, wonderfully warm, a lovely, gentle, feel-good story perfect for this time of year’ Zara Stoneley, bestselling author of The Wedding Date ‘If you’re looking for an uplifting read to coax you through January, I recommend Finding Henry Applebee … tender, beautiful writing and wonderful observations’ Tracy Rees, bestselling author of The Hour Glass and The House at Silvermore ‘I found it to be an emotional and heartwarming story which had a quiet joyfulness about it. About life and love and relationships … about second chances and it never being too late. The characters were wonderfully drawn, and I warmed to them all’ Caroline Roberts, bestselling author of The Pudding Pantry series ‘An intricate, absorbing, sliding puzzle of a story about friendship, family and love, written with warmth and genuine heart. Tender, lyrical and ultimately uplifting’ Iona Grey, bestselling author of Letters to the Lost ‘Charming, poignant and truthfully told’ Joanna Toye, author of The Shop Girls series ‘it’s tenderly and beautifully choreographed in a simply heart-string tugging book that offers a ready escape route from these testing times’ Jon Gower, Nation Cymru ‘Delightful and charming and just a tiny bit teary’ thebooktrail.com ‘Lovely, lovely, lovely’ motherhood-reads.com

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Book SynopsisPre-order your copy of the new heartwarming and romantic Anna Bell novel, Note to Self! A heart-warming and feel-good romcom about a second chance at falling in love, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O’Leary Trade Review Praise for The Man I Didn’t Marry: ‘Funny and relatable, the perfect blend of light and shade. I love books that blend poignancy with laughter – and this one does it to perfection.’ Sophie Cousens, bestselling author of This Time Next Year ‘OMG, I adored this book. It's one of the best I've read for a while and I literally couldn't put it down. What a gorgeous, poignant story of finding love all over again’ Jules Wake, bestselling author of The Spark ‘I feel like I've been on an emotional roller coaster. What a thrilling ride this novel was – strap in and enjoy. Hilarious yet heartfelt, this is romcom writing at its very best!’ Isabelle Broom, author of Hello, Again ‘This is Anna Bell's best book yet, and – given how much I've always loved her writing – that's saying a lot. It has all of Anna's unique trademark wit, warmth and wisdom, while also being an incredibly compelling and brilliant story. I fell in love with Ellie, and I know you will, too.’ Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess ‘Funny and true. Anna Bell writes beautifully.’ Lia Louis, author of Dear Emmie Blue ‘Fresh and funny, romantic and real, The Man I Didn’t Marry is a gorgeously tender falling-in-love-again story.’ Laura Kemp, author of Bring Me Sunshine ‘A perfect beach read about rediscovering love.’ Jo Watson, bestselling author of Truly, Madly, Like Me ‘An absolute delight of a book. A great concept and Anna Bell is so brilliant at female friendships and warm humour. Just what I needed. ’ Rachel Winters, author of Would Like to Meet ‘My heart was not prepared to be squished. Funny and moving. Brilliant writing!’ Joanna Bolouri, author of All I Want for Christmas

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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 SynopsisA LibraryReads 2022 Top 10 PickThis is another winner from Wiggs' BooklistThe heart-warming new story from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop, exploring friendship, hardship, redemption and love.Jerome Barnes has been baking in his grandmother's bakery, Sugar, since he was a boy.When mysterious newcomer Margot Salton takes over the tenancy in the restaurant that shares his kitchen, he's intriguedMargot isn't exactly on the run but she needs a fresh start, and her dream to open a restaurant far, far away from her life back home is finally coming true.The shared kitchen with Jerome''s bakery is the perfect set-up. And the heat that cooks up in the kitchen between herself and Jerome is the perfect distraction.But just as she starts to relax into a happy new future, Margot's past comes back to haunt herPraise for Susan Wiggs:Love, loss, passion and everything in between I love Susan Wiggs'' novels so much.' JENNY COLGANTrade Review Praise for Susan Wiggs: ‘This is Susan Wiggs at her best. I devoured the book, turning the pages so fast I got a papercut!’ DEBBIE MACOMBER, New York Times best-selling author ‘Love, loss, passion and everything in between… I love Susan Wiggs' novels so much’ JENNY COLGAN ‘Susan Wiggs will make you believe in life’s sweetness’ LUANNE RICE, bestselling author of The Shadow Box ‘The great Susan Wiggs writes with grace, insight and wisdom about the things that matter’ ADRIANA TRIGIANI, bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s Wife ‘A wonderful read, fun and wise and absolutely delicious!’ NANCY THAYER, New York Times bestselling author of The Island House

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Book SynopsisWow this is such a brilliant thriller it deserves more than five stars.' NetGalley Reviewer,?????A scream cut through the night as they watched flames engulf the woodland. Fire ripped through the trees, leaving only charred branches behind. And then they saw it on the ashen forest floor was a body.Police officer, Mitchel Prescott answered the phone with a shaking hand. It was the one call he had been dreading. It was the hospital at Green Acres his father Thomas, had died in the night.Returning to the small town he had been avoiding since he was a child, Mitch must lay his father to rest.When he arrives, the close-knit residents refuse to speak about Thomas' death, other to explain he was found burnt to death in the woods and his dementia was the likely cause.But when Mitch discovers traces of accelerant on his father's body, he's certain it wasn't an accident. Then his childhood home is broken into, his father's study ransacked, and a rock thrown through the window warning him to leav

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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 SynopsisBe ready to be wowed and amazed and lose sleep as you stay up to reach the last pages! You absolutely must read it!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 starsWhat would you do to protect the ones you love?1861. George's life changes forever the day he meets Lucy. She's beautiful and charming, and he sees a future with her that his position as the second son in a wealthy family has never offered him. But when Lucy dies in a suspected poisoning days after rejecting George, he finds himself swept up into a murder investigation. George loved Lucy; he would never have harmed her. So who did?Now. On the surface Cassie is happy with her life: a secure job, good friends, and a loving family. When a mysterious gift in a long-forgotten will leads her to a dark secret in her family's history she's desperate to learn more. But the secrets in Cassie's family aren't all hidden in the past, and her research will soon lead her to a revelation much closer to home and which will turn everything she knows on its head

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Book SynopsisWait just one minute while I catch my breath and pick my heart up off the floor. Wow! This book grabbed onto me and would not let go Five stars' NetGalley reviewer, ?????You thought she was safe. You were wrongAlex knows her daughter would never wander off in a strange place. So when her three-year-old vanishes from an idyllic beach wedding, Alex immediately believes the worst.The hunt for Lottie quickly becomes a world-wide search, but it's not long before suspicion falls on her mother. Why wasn't she watching Lottie?Alex knows she's not perfect, but she loves her child. And with all eyes on her, Alex fears they'll never uncover the truth unless she takes matters into her own hands.Who took Lottie Martini? And will she ever come home?A totally addictive thriller, with a twist you just won't see coming. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Candlish and T.M. Logan will be totally gripped from the very first page.Readers are gripped by Stolen:TEN STARS! Utterly fabulous You won''t be able to put Trade ReviewPraise for Stolen: ‘What a page-turner! I couldn’t put it down. It had everything I love in a thriller – a great twist (or three or four), a fantastic lead character and a set up that will strike horror into the heart of any parent.’ Sarah Alderson, bestselling author of The Weekend Away Praise for Tess Stimson’s books: ‘I devoured One in Three, with its well-drawn characters, believably complex relationships and relentlessly twisting plot that keeps the reader guessing. Plus, Tess Stimson writes beautifully’ Debbie Howells ‘One in Three is just fantastic – complex, intriguing, fast-paced, with a brilliant, compelling cast. I loved it!’ Alex Lake ‘I raced through this tale of a murderous love triangle. Tense, twisty, and that ending – wow!’ Jackie Kabler ‘Dark, twisty and addictive’ Lisa Jewell ‘More chilling than Gone Girl and twistier than The Girl on the Train’ Jane Green

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Book SynopsisThe compelling new book from the author of The Girl in the Ragged Shawl and The Orphans of Halfpenny StreetDanny gets a terrible start in life and runs away from his drunken father when he thrashes him to within an inch of his life. But life on the streets is no better and he falls into the clutches of evil men, finding that being big and strong for his age is no protection from the people who want to do him harm.Help comes in the form of Constable Jones, who is determined to help out the children who need it, and new friends Ron and Cassie, who are also runaways. Can Danny's dream of a loving home ever be a reality?Trade ReviewReader’s love Cathy Sharp ‘A brilliant book!’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Enjoyed every page’ 5*Goodreads reviewer ‘Another brilliant book’ 5* Amazon reviewer ‘Loved this book … had me gripped waiting for next page’ 5* Amazon reviewer

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Book SynopsisA sparkling Christmas read from the Sunday Times bestseller perfect to snuggle up with this winter!Hannah and Nico are meant to be together.But fate is keeping them apart As soon as Hannah bumps into her brother Rob's best friend Nico in Stockholm, the two rekindle a fast friendship. But Hannah has a boyfriend and Nico has two children to look after.When Hannah loses her beloved shop in Stockholm, though, she is forced to move back to the little village of Middledip only to find Nico has just moved in too. Under the same snowy sky, can the childhood friends make a romance work or are there too many obstacles standing in their way?A heartwarming story of love, friendship, and Christmas magic, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley and Jill Mansell.Trade Review Praise for Sue Moorcroft: ‘Must read!’ Daily Express ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’ Katie Fforde ‘A picture-postcard village, an unconventional family and a journey of self-discovery – what more could you want from a festive tale!’ Woman & Home ‘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 SynopsisOh my goodness this book is just gorgeous!!!!! I read it in an afternoon because I couldn't put it down!! I'm so excited for other people to read this magnificent book.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????A sun-baked terrace. The rustle of vines. And the clink of wine glasses as the first cork of the evening is poppedWelcome to Italy. A place that holds the answer to Zia-Lucia Costa Chalmers' many questions. Not least, how she ended up with such a mouthful of a name.When revelations close to home turn Zia's world upside down,she realises the time has come to search out the Italian family she's never known.But as she looks for answers, she can't help but notice Piero, the vineyard owner next door a distraction who may prove difficult to ignoreThis summer, join Zia as she sets out to uncover her past. But can she find the future she's always dreamed of along the way?The perfect summer read for fans of Katie Fforde and Carole Matthews.Readers love Under The Italian Sun!I was awake until 3.15am reaTrade Review Praise for Under The Italian Sun: ‘Climb into the pages and soak in the sunshine – this book is wonderful!’ Milly Johnson ‘Sue’s novels are the perfect escape. You’re guaranteed a warm and sunny read whatever the weather.’ Bella Osborne ‘A glorious adventure… perfect, sun-drenched escapism to brighten the greyest of days.’ Fiona Gibson ‘Full of sunshine and secrets.’ Heidi Swain ‘Evocative, engaging and gloriously romantic.’ Cathy Bramley ‘It whisked me off to sun-drenched Italy…I could feel the heat on my face and taste the wine!' Phillipa Ashley ‘A magical escape to Italy with all the ingredients of a perfect romance, including a hero you cannot help but fall in love with…’ Helen Rolfe ‘This book has it all: gorgeous scenery, heart-warming friendships, secrets, twists and turns and a scorching romance.’ Karen King, author of The Year of Starting Over ’An absolute gem – I just couldn’t put it down!’ Christina Courtenay ‘The perfect sun-drenched romantic escape.’ Nikki Moore, author of the Love London series Praise for Sue Moorcroft: ‘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 SynopsisA brand new timeless romance with a sprinkling of magic from the Number One Sunday Times bestselling authorA complete joy to read, and once I'd started I genuinely couldn't stop. I was entranced and beguiled from start to finish by this beautiful story. Carrie has single-handedly converted me to magic realism' Jill MansellCarrie Hope Fletcher is not afraid to tackle big themes in this ambitious story, and the emotional pay-off cuts deep'Heat, Book of the WeekA spellbinding and enchanting read with a charming cast of characters, With This Kiss is guaranteed to sweep you off your feetI adored it' Holly Miller, The Sight of YouSpellbindingly romantic With This Kiss is utterly captivating. A feat of magical and mystical storytelling' Laura Jane Williams, Our StopA gorgeous story with plenty of heart' M. A. Kuzniar, Midnight in Everwood* * *If you knew how your love story ends, would you dare to begin?From the outside, Lorelai is an ordinary young woman with a normal life. She loves readinTrade Review Praise for With This Kiss ‘With This Kiss was a complete joy to read, and once I’d started I genuinely couldn’t stop. The characters were so relatable and I adored Lorelai and Joanie – and of course Grayson too. I was entranced and beguiled from start to finish by this beautiful story. Carrie has single-handedly converted me to magic realism. Also, it would make a great movie!’Jill Mansell ‘A spellbinding and enchanting read with a charming cast of characters, With This Kiss is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet and have you rooting for Lorelai's happy-ever-after right up to the final page. Captivating and beautifully written, this is a story about not giving up on true love, and finding the courage to live life with your whole heart. I adored it’Holly Miller, author of The Sight Of You ‘Spellbindingly romantic – With This Kiss is utterly captivating. A feat of magical and mystical storytelling’ Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop ‘A gorgeous story with plenty of heart’ M. A. Kuzniar, Midnight in Everwood ‘A timeless romance that will pull on your heartstrings’New! ‘I loved the original premise to this magical story . . . the sweet, slow-burning romance with Grayson was written beautifully . . . you’ll be rooting for [Lorelai] to find her happily-ever-after’ My Weekly ‘A funny, sweet story’ Bella ‘Carrie Hope Fletcher is not afraid to tackle big themes in this ambitious story, and the emotional pay-off cuts deep’ Heat ‘This love story with a magical twist will have you hooked’ The Sun

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