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Book Synopsis''A complete joy: funny, charming, heartwarming and insightful'' PAIGE TOON''Delicious romcom and a genre I personally call autistic-uplit meet in a perfect match. I loved this book'' GAIL SCHIMMEL ''Sparkling and sincere, Love at First Flight perfectly encapsulates what romance readers love most about the genre: that everyone deserves the joy and beauty of falling in love. What a gem!'' THERESE BEHARRIEThings Pippa enjoys: her job, airplanes, synonyms and tropical fish.Things Pippa does not enjoy: repeating patterns, tight clothes, people asking why she''s single and school reunions.After four months of only speaking over intercom, when air-traffic controller Pippa Edwards finally meets pilot Andrew Boyce-Jones face-to-face, they discover they''ve got much more in common than simply working at the same airport.In fact . . . they both need a date.Tired of every relationship ending before it''s even begun, Pippa wants to evade the inevitable questions at her dreaded ten-year school reunion in Cape Town. And Andrew needs to get his well-meaning family off his back about settling down.The solution seems simple. A pact - a fake dating pact - for as long as it''s mutually beneficial. It''s perfect.Or at least it would be if their very real attraction wasn''t about to make Pippa question everything she thought she wanted. . .Love funny, romantic stories? You don''t want to miss Jo Watson:''This sizzling, steamy enemies to lovers romance will keep you hooked throughout - and have you laughing out loud, too!'' BETH REEKLES''A total joy to read. Witty, romantic and laced with *chef''s kiss* sexual tension, it''s the perfect slice of summer escapism'' CATHERINE WALSH''Sizzling, sexy and great fun - the perfect holiday read'' SOPHIE COUSENS''The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies'' Gina''s Bookshelf''A brilliant read from beginning to end'' Hopeless Romantics''Sitting here open mouthed in disbelief at just how wonderful this book is'' Rachel''s Random Reads''A stunning heart-warming read'' Donna''s Book Blog

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Book SynopsisThe world's richest man faces the galaxy's deadliest threat! Everyone's favourite billionaire makes his pulse-pounding debut in this rip-roaring sci-fi adventure, from the bestselling author of The Secret Diary of Boris Johnson Aged 13¼. When an ALIEN ARMADA menaces our planet, Earth's governments and armed forces find themselves powerless to resist. In desperation, humanity turns to one man: billionaire, futurist and Twitter addict ELON MUSK.    Elon has long styled himself as the real-life Tony Stark, but can everyone's favourite genius step up and become a hero? Or is he just an egotistical man-child whose only actual talent is self-promotion? Whatever happens, us non-plutocrats are in for a wild ride! Board the electric space vehicle ICARUS 1 with Elon, alien princess Grimes and arch-rival Jeff Bezos, as the oldest man alive, President Joe Biden, tasks them with saving the planet.ELON MUSK! SAVIOUR OF SPACE!  LORD OF THE FUTURE!  MASTER OF MEMES!Humanity's fate is in his hands... if only he could stop Tweeting.

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Book Synopsis''From poignant friendships to all-consuming crushes, this story has it all! Ellie''s journey had me hooked from the very first page and I loved experiencing the high and lows of returning home with her. Fans of Never Been Kissed are sure to love this book!'' Falon Ballard, author of Just My TypeIn this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, one woman finds that to keep her dream job, she''ll have to face her worst nightmare: high school.Ellie Jenkins definitely didn''t peak in high school. She was an outsider, the invisible girl with a desperate crush on a guy who hardly knew her name. But having worked her butt off to put her nerdy, outcast teen years behind her, she''s finally got what she always wanted: a life in Los Angeles and a job as a writer for a hit tv show. Everything''s going perfectly until an invitation for her high school reunion arrives. Ellie doesn''t want to go, but her writing has been

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Book SynopsisTwo rival candidates for a homeowner's association presidency (and former high school best friends) are about to find out how dirty suburbanites fight in this steamy new small-town, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from Alexa Martin.

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Book Synopsis''If you loved Fleabag, you''ll love this'' LAURA KEMP, on Definitely FineFour sisters. One house. It''s about to get messy...Poppy, Saffron, Rosemary and Sorrell might be sisters, but they could not be more different... Oldest Poppy has hit all the milestones before turning thirty, but constantly being in control is starting to feel a bit suffocating; peacemaker Saffron will do anything to keep her sisters together even at her own expense; Rosemary has crafted a perfect façade, but cracks in her engagement are beginning to surface; youngest Sorrell is pregnant after a one-night stand, and is determined to do it all on her own for once - without any help from her sisters! But when they inherit their family home, the four must make the decision to keep or sell the house - and they''re about to discover that no one gets under your skin quite like family... Can they ever put their differences aside and find a way to

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Mike Gayle''s 25th year of publishing with this special anniversary edition of his first ever novel!Meet Will Kelly. English teacher. Film Fan. Pot Noodle expert. Ex-boyfriend.Still in love with The One, Will is desperate to discover if there can be An-Other One. In his decrepit flat where he can''t even manage to cook spaghetti hoops without setting off the communal smoke alarm, his lifeline is the telephone. Will realises that with a single call, friends can either lift him from the depths of despair or completely shatter his hopes.There''s Alice (who remembers his birthday), Simon (who doesn''t), Kate (the previous tenant of his rented hovel). And of course his ex, Aggi. The inimitable Aggi. His legendary Girlfriend.Or is She?A hilarious, original story for anyone who has ever been dumped, or lived in a dump, ''full of belly-laughs and painfully acute observations''. (Independent on Sunday)

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Book SynopsisThe brand new, utterly hilarious and totally addictive romantic comedy in the No. 1 bestselling AISLING series''Aisling is one of the finest comic creations of all time'' MARIAN KEYES''That rare, precious thing: a fictional character you care about like a friend. It''s a joy to spend time with Aisling again'' LISA McGEE, creator of DERRY GIRLS________Anything is possible in the bright lights of New York . . .Aisling is 31 and life is good. Yes, her relationship with boyfriend John may be over but her café, BallyGoBrunch, is booming and it isn''t long before an exciting offer lands: a catering gig in The Big Apple.Armed with her best wrap dress and heels, Aisling boards a business-class flight to New York to start a new adventure.But life in the city isn''t as easy and glamorous as she first thought. Alone and homesick, Aisling fears she has made a terrible mistakeYet New York has so much to offerTrade ReviewAn utter ray of sunshine * Red *Praise for the Aisling Series * - *Plenty of acutely observed running jokes . . . The female relationships are as charmingly drawn as ever . . . It's not difficult to see why Aisling has become such a phenomenon in Irish publishing * Sunday Times *There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feicin' HILAIRE and very touching * Marian Keyes *The Irish answer to Bridget Jones . . . it's stuffed with laughs * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAgain, Rachel has all of Keyes's trademark wit, humour and whip-smart dialogue, but it's also a novel teeming with compassion and redemption * Observer *Delightfully funny * Daily Telegraph *Perceptive, hilarious and moving, it's a captivating roller coaster of a read and it's a joy to be reunited with Rachel and the rest of the Walsh clan. * Daily Record *Again, Rachel is fabulous. Beautifully written, pure 5-star Keyes - clever, lively, funny, compelling -- Nina StibbeFunny, heartbreaking, achingly real - Keyes has done it again. Gorgeous. I absolutely loved it -- Jane FallonIt will break your heart and nourish your soul . . . No one can evoke deep feeling with such a light touch as Marian Keyes. She brings her characters to life with Dickensian brio. I think it might be her finest novel yet -- Nigella LawsonIt's excellent and it's everything. Funny, gorgeous, but a painful, powerful story about addiction, emotions and humanity. Exquisite -- Daisy BuchananA sequel worth the wait . . This garrulous, fast-paced read offers the joy of a reunion with not just Rachel, but the rambunctious Walsh clan. An entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary tale * Sunday Times *No other author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly * Mail on Sunday *Addictive . . . Marian's mastery of story and character is as impressive as ever, and the whole thing rings totally true from start to finish * Heat, Book of the Year 2022 *This new novel is like slipping into a warm, bubbly bath * Good Housekeeping *Funny, heart-breaking and so wise * Daily Mail *It's beautifully written, funny, heart-breaking and always wise. I was so happy to be reunited with this iconic protagonist and her fabulous family - a proper treat * Daily Mail *Utterly brilliant, wise and funny. So fabulous. I adore it -- Cathy KellyHer particular gift is the ability to settle the reader into a comfortable seat, then carry them to the darkest places; to make serious things funny - and moving. She handles with intelligence and humour the issues that the question of long-term addiction recovery throws up * The Times *A smashing sequel. Keyes delivers punchy home truths with wit and charm as we revisit her best-loved heroine. There is a real genius to the way Keyes brings deep, awful truths to the surface. Keyes has mastered the art of writing books that read like treats, but turn out to be good for you * Telegraph *Brilliant * Stylist *You'll devour this unputdownable tale * OK! *Beautifully moving and funny -- Sinead MoriartyWise and witty, this is destined to be as successful as its forerunner * Woman's Weekly *A welcome return for Keyes' messy heroine. In Rachel, Keyes has created a character that takes her readers through the rough and the smooth - and we are more than happy to go along for the ride * Metro *Warm-hearted, witty and fearless in the face of life's sorrows, Again, Rachel is a celebration of the enduring power of love * Daily Mail *Brilliant. Truly wonderful. Like sinking into a deep, luxurious, bubble bath. Sharply observed, this big-hearted book has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and is a treat of a novel * My Weekly *Keyes has always been an excellent storyteller but here she is at the peak of her powers, her writing even more honest and vulnerable than usual. A profound and smart book that will be enjoyed by die-hard fans and new readers alike. And Luke Costello is sexier than ever. * iNews *Brilliant -- Lucy ManganAssured, wise and witty with superb observational detail, reading Marian Keyes is like being cradled in safe arms. This book is destined to be as successful as its forerunner * Woman & Home *Bereavement, grief, addiction, family, fun, humour, love, romance. It's all there -- Sheila O’ FlanaganWarm, witty and wise - a joy to read * Sun *There's a wisdom to Marian Keyes' iconic Rachel * Sainsbury's Magazine *Keyes is an exceptional storyteller and her ability to blend comedy, high drama and emotional depth is second to none. Empathetic, insightful, romantic and witty, Again, Rachel is again a delight from start to finish. * Daily Express *Again, Rachel is a tour de force. A fearless novel about loving and losing and hoping. It's perfection -- Gillian McAllisterA brilliant reminder of just how comforting it can be to return to characters that once captured our hearts. * Stylist *Set to be one of the biggest books of the year * i *Joyful, wise, empathetic, funny, sexy, and so thoughtful on addiction, too -- Sarah VaughanDarkly comic . . . Just as tender, heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny as her first outing * Best *Again, Rachel is like a six hundred page hug and is Marian Keyes at her hilarious yet heartbreaking best -- Sarra Manning * Red Magazine *I loved Again, Rachel. Such a beautiful, wise, powerful book -- Elly GriffithsRachel somehow helps us all to find our better, truer selves. I've still got 100 pages to go, but part of me wishes it was 1,000 * Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, The Week *Keyes is a giant of Irish writing who has not so much defined a genre, as she has created it -- Natasha PoliszczukPerceptive, hilarious and deeply moving, this is a wise and insightful look at modern life * Sunday Express *Switch the phone to silent, banish all distractions: it's time for a book binge * Saga Magazine *Fabulous. I loved becoming reacquainted with the Walsh family * My Weekly Special Series *A masterclass in creating the perfect follow-up story . . . This sequel shone -- Jane Harper * Daily Express *Included in 'Best Paperbacks of April 2023' * THE TIMES *There aren't many books that come along . . . where on one page you can be laughing hysterically, and then you turn the page and you're nearly in tears for the opposite reason. This is that book. Beautifully told. Loads of warmth, loads of humour. -- Phil Williams * Times Radio *She is a genius stylist. Her characters are so vivid, her situations feel so real and authentic. This is my favourite book of hers. -- Hannah Beckerman * Times Radio *Amazing -- Beth O'LearyEnticing * Stylist *There's light and dark in all Keyes' novels, equal measures of hilarity and heartbreak * Scotsman *Hard to put down * Sunday Express *Lovable, funny. Doesn't disappoint * Sunday Life *Keyes at the peak of her powers * Scotsman *Praise for Marian Keyes -- :Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all -- Jojo MoyesA novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff -- Elizabeth Day * Mail on Sunday *Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! -- Graham NortonKeyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too * Guardian *There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more -- Liane MoriartyCharming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking -- Nina StibbeKeyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy * Stylist *Funny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels * Red *Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching -- Nigella LawsonMarian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent -- Liz NugentRachel Walsh is back with a bang. Wickedly shrewd and fun * RTE Guide, 'Top 10 Fiction of 2022' *

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Book SynopsisEVIE EPWORTH IS TEN YEARS OLDER. BUT IS SHE ANY WISER?!‘It’s an uplifting, rip-roaring read, peppered with nostalgic detail and plenty of comic asides.’ Daily Express'A golden ray of sunshine. If you're after a funny, uplifting summer read then this is for you!' Libby Page, author of The Lido 'A joyous way to spend an afternoon.' Joannna Nadin, author of The Double Life of Daisy Hemmings‘Taylor’s writing is sublime, effortlessly combining humour with pathos and spot-on period detail while sensitively exploring themes such as loss, grief, love and death. It’s sure to be another hit.’ Yorkshire Post'A thoroughly uplifting and unputdownable sequel to the bestselling The Miseducation of Evie Epworth.' Waterstones 1972. Ten years on from the events of The Miseducation of E

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Book SynopsisGuaranteed to make you smile, if you love Sophie Kinsella, Beth O''Leary and Nicola May, you''ll LOVE Christina Bradley''s hilarious and life-affirming novel of the search for happiness!''Packed with humour, friendship and romance . . . it has a real life-affirming, self-affirming message that left me with a spring in my step'' SOPHIE RANALD''Christina Bradley shows real talent in creating a novel with pace and humour and uplifting self-discovery'' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES*Previously published as Thirty*''Well-written, witty and totally original'' 5 star reader review''Hilarious, very entertaining and you don''t want to stop reading!'' 5 star reader review''Cheeringly good'' 5 star reader review''Laugh-out-loud funny'' 5 star reader review''Funny, easy, addictive read'' 5 star reader review''Hilarious, on point about being singl

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Book SynopsisFrom Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Calendar Girl series. My name is Parker Ellis. You can call me The Dream Maker. This is where my story begins. There’s a world of women waiting for me, but my journey starts here, in three cities: Paris. New York. Copenhagen. International Guy Inc. is owned and operated by Parker Ellis, a ladies’ man with a high IQ and a big libido. He’s the most successful life and love coach in the world, and he’s smart enough to know he can’t run a multimillion-dollar company alone. He hires two friends whose areas of expertise complement his own. They comprise The Dream Maker, The Love Maker, and The Money Maker. Together, they advise the wealthiest people in the world: Hollywood hotshots, European royalty, and the CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies. And sometimes they can’t help it when things heat up and they end up in bed with their clients. Quite literally. This International Guy likes his playboy lifestyle, and he’s not looking for commitment. After all, there’s a whole world waiting for him. But as he goes from city to city, and from woman to woman, it’s possible that he just might find his own love along the way… This volume includes the first, second, and third International Guy novellas.Trade Review“Carlan’s International Guy series…introduces sexy business partners Parker, Bo, and Royce…Parker is considered the Dream Maker and willing life coach for any woman who can pay the price. Parker’s easygoing chivalry and alluring confidence set the stage for plenty of steamy adventures across the globe. Readers will be intrigued…Recommended.” —Library Journal “Completely addictive! Sexy, wicked, and excitingly sinful…You will devour Audrey Carlan’s new series. A must read!” —Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling author “A fun, fast, sexy read. I couldn’t put it down.” —Louise Bay, USA Today bestselling author

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Book SynopsisWhen the honeymoon is over, can their romance keep going? A delightful debut novel of love, friendship, and keeping secrets . . . Ellie and Charlotte’s friendship has a set of rules they wrote long ago—and Ellie has just broken Rule #5. The morning after Charlotte’s wedding, Ellie has woken up in bed with Logan, Charlotte’s brother, who she’s been secretly admiring for ages. With Charlotte away on her honeymoon, the pair, not satisfied by a one-night stand, agree to keep their fling going until Charlotte returns. And to assuage the guilt, they’ll work together on renovating the newlyweds’ bedroom as a welcome-home surprise. But no matter how hard they try to stick to the plan, two weeks may not be nearly enough—and who knows what will happen when Charlotte’s honeymoon is over.

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Book SynopsisLARGE PRINT EDITION. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Intimate Diary of a Professional Lady (1925) is a novel by Anita Loos. Adapted from a series of stories written for Harper’s Bazaar, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was an astounding success for Loos, who had mired for over a decade as a screenwriter in Hollywood and New York. An immediate bestseller, the novel earned praise from leading writers and critics of its time, and has been adapted several times for theater and film. Recognized as a defining text of the Jazz Age, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is an absolute classic dubbed “the great American novel” by Edith Wharton. Lorelei Lee is a young flapper living a life of luxury in Manhattan. A mistress for prominent Chicago businessman Gus Eisman, who pays handsomely, Lorelei has far surpassed her roots as a young woman from Little Rock, Arkansas. Despite her talent as an actress, she finds herself held as an object by wealthy, often married men, whom she uses accordingly. Hers is a life of fine cuisine, opulent jewelry, and tickets to the best shows in town. Soon, however, she grows tired of New York, and sets off on a trip to Europe with her friend Dorothy Shaw. Away from the men who had dragged them down, the two women explore London, Paris, and Vienna, where they find new dopes to dupe with the promise of love. A caricature of the Jazz Age woman, Lorelei Lee reflects the libido and materialism of a generation caught between wars, situated in a time of exponential cultural change, yet wary of disaster’s proximity. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Anita Loos’ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Intimate Diary of a Professional Lady is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Book Synopsis'I lost count of the number of times I laughed out loud, I was rooting for Laura from the first page. Tender, funny, smart and brilliantly observed. The perfect blend of uplifting escapism and social satire, an utter page turner and such a clever, perceptive moving one. I LOVED it!' DAISY BUCHANAN________________Laura Morrison's love life is far from perfect......In fact, she's all but given up on finding The One.But then she gets the chance to trial a new dating service that will draw on everything she's ever done online to find her perfect match, and figures it's got to be worth a try.Laura can't believe her luck when good-looking, kind, considerate Adam turns up for their first date. On paper he's...well...perfect.Only now she's developing feelings for the person who led her to her "match" in the first place. Should she trust her instincts when it comes to who might really be Mr Right, even if it means proving the formula wrong?Sharply-observed and laugh-out-loud funny, NO SUCH THING AS PERFECT is the perfect novel for anyone who has ever wondered if there's a formula for finding love.____________________________'Brimming with wit and razor sharp observations' SOPHIE COUSENS, author of This Time Next Year'Poignant, warm and very, very clever, this is perfect for anyone who thinks they're the only one without the answers. I felt vindicated and lifted after I'd read it!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'I ADORED it! Fast, funny, relatable and super uplifting, with a genius premise and a loveable lead character I was hugely invested in. Every page had me hooked' HELLY ACTON'I absolutely raced through No Such Thing As Perfect by the brilliant Emma Hughes. Hilarious, tender and oh so relatable, with a cracking cast of characters AND an adorable doggo' BETHANY CLIFT'A fresh, funny, sexy tale of dating woes, family expectations, technological adventure, and loyal friendships, this book will make your world a brighter place' KATHERINE HEINY'It is so funny (properly laugh-out-loud funny) and smart and full of characters I feel like I know' LAURA KAY 'Whip-smart on relationships, especially the trickiest of family dynamics, all so tenderly and charmingly drawn too' ABBIE GREAVES'An absolute cracker' JUSTIN MYERS

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Book SynopsisThree women. Three decades. The friendship of a lifetime.'A story rendered with so much heart' Taylor Jenkins Reid The bonds between women - as friends, and across the generations - are the jewels that make this story shine!' Tayari Jones'Obaro writes beautifully about the complicated labour of friendship and parentage. Dele Weds Destiny explores caregiving as a kind of deferment, but also as discovery, of desire, of fury, of home' Raven LeilaniZainab, Funmi and Enitan first meet at University in northern Nigeria, all learning how to become themselves. It's an experience that binds the three very different women together. When Enitan moves to New York to elope with a white man, Zainab and Funmi are left behind, with drastically different fortunes.Over the course of thirty years, their lives and friendships diverge and change. Enitan is separating from her husband, trying to understand her daughter Remi. Zainab finds herself the sole breadwinner for her husband and their four sons. And Funmi is living a life of confined luxury, as the wife of a successful, shady businessman.But theirs is a friendship that can endure decades of distance. And in 2015, they are reunited for the first time for the wedding of Funmi's daughter, Destiny.Here they will reflect on their pasts, the things they loved and lost - but the present brings unexpected surprises too, because their daughters, Remi and Destiny, might just be as rebellious and open-hearted as they once were.DELE WEDS DESTINY is the heartfelt, vivid and sparkling debut novel by editor and writer Tomi Obaro, a dazzling new voice in fiction. A story of three women, we witness the shared histories, betrayals and triumphs play out, and their unforgettable, enduring friendship.'Tomi Obaro's deftly-paced novel is an ode to the enduring truth of friendship. Obaro's compelling narrative provides a beautifully flawed, full-bodied picture of the possibilities of African womanhood. It is optimistic, fresh and quickly draws you in' Jendella Benson, author of Hope and Glory'A generous and patient consideration of life, and of lives . . . I am so thankful for the world of this book and so excited for everyone who gets to sit in it' Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in America'A wonderful novel full of richly-drawn, complicated, nuanced characters all trying to love and connect with each other. An ode to the bonds of friendship across decades, Dele Weds Destiny is a marvelous debut' Jami Attenberg, author of All This Could Be Yours'Tomi Obaro has a true gift for honouring the details that illuminate our most human tensions . . . Dele Weds Destiny is a black diamond of a debut' Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our Lives'This enchanting debut is an affectionate portrait of three women at middle age, cannily exploring the ways the self is forged in youth. With an admirably light touch, Tomi Obaro documents how class, race, faith, and power define the lives of women in Nigeria and America, past and present' Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World BehindTrade ReviewFast-paced, glamorous, and bursting with emotion, Dele Weds Destiny is a thrilling debut. The bonds between women -- as friends, and across the generations -- are the jewels that make this story shine! -- Tayari Jones, author of An American MarriageExploring the complexity of female friendships and mother-daughter relationships, this is a story rendered with so much heart -- Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu RisingTomi Obaro's deftly paced novel is an ode to the enduring truth of friendship. Obaro's compelling narrative provides a beautifully flawed, full-bodied picture of the possibilities of African womanhood. It is optimistic, fresh and quickly draws you in -- Jendella Benson, author of Hope and GloryA beautifully written tale of love in all its forms, I was instantly hooked from the first page and utterly bereft at the last page. It had me laughing one minute and crying the next. It's safe to say Tomi Obaro is my new favourite author -- Sukh Ojla, author of SunnyObaro writes beautifully about the complicated labor of friendship and parentage. Dele Weds Destiny explores caregiving as a kind of deferment, but also as discovery, of desire, of fury, of home -- Raven Leilani, author of LusterThis enchanting debut is an affectionate portrait of three women at middle age, cannily exploring the ways the self is forged in youth. With an admirably light touch, Tomi Obaro documents how class, race, faith, and power define the lives of women in Nigeria and America, past and present -- Rumaan Alam, author of Leave the World BehindA generous and patient consideration of life, and of lives . . . I am so thankful for the world of this book, and so excited for everyone who gets to sit in it -- Hanif Abdurraqib, author of A Little Devil in AmericaA wonderful novel full of richly-drawn, complicated, nuanced characters all trying to love and connect with each other. An ode to the bonds of friendship across decades, Dele Weds Destiny is a marvelous debut' -- Jami Attenberg, author of All This Could Be YoursTomi Obaro has a true gift for honoring the details that illuminate our most human tensions . . . Dele Weds Destiny is a black diamond of a debut -- Saeed Jones, author of How We Fight for Our LivesAn engrossing read with strong characters and a clear portrait of Nigeria then and now . . . Obaro's debut is a portrait of female friendship that will feel familiar to women everywhere, but it is also infused with Nigerian cultural specificity: food, clothing, religion, music, and ambient threat * Kirkus Reviews *The intricacies of female friendships and the complex nature of mother/daughter relationships are at the heart of this absorbing novel from BuzzFeed culture editor Obaro, a sharp new voice on the literary scene * Library Journal *Loving and lively...the writing takes on a political power... indelible * The New York Times *

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Aurora Rose Reynolds comes the second book in the steamy, witty, and hilarious How to Catch an Alpha series. Chrissie doesn’t have time for guys, hot or otherwise; most days, she barely has time to sleep. With a thriving bakery that demands her attention and plenty of proof that relationships aren’t worth the trouble, she’s content to go it alone. Too bad she’s unwittingly baited Mr. Tall, Dark, and Way Too Gorgeous—and he’s just waiting for a chance to bite. Gaston is used to getting what he wants, but he also knows nothing good ever comes easy. From the moment he meets Chrissie, he realizes that this woman who makes him laugh, smells like cupcakes, and looks like a tasty snack is going to be his greatest challenge. And if he’s lucky, she’ll be his biggest reward. But someone else wants to catch Gaston at all costs—even if it means endangering the lives of the people he loves. Somehow Gaston must thwart danger and convince Chrissie that he’s the perfect catch.

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Book SynopsisHis dying wish was to set her free. So why does she feel so trapped? Jack had two dying wishes: that his wife scatter his ashes somewhere ‘exotic’, and that she not give up on life once he was gone. He intended to spur her on to new adventures, but despite clinging to her red suitcase, Geraldine Verne hasn’t left the house for three months. It takes an accident for Geri to accept help from her friends, but when Meals on Wheels arrive she is mortified. Yet heartbroken volunteer Lottie brings with her more than cottage pie and custard. Like Geri, she too is struggling to cut loose. As a gloriously unlikely friendship blossoms, Geraldine begins to feel a long-lost spark of life and a newfound confidence. Perhaps what both women needed most, after all, was each other.

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Book SynopsisWall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers a smart and sexy romance about a professional football hottie and the girl he’s sworn to never touch. Homeless and heartbreakingly innocent, Giselle Riley walks into my penthouse and chaos follows. I shouldn’t have invited the girl genius to live with me, but it’s clear she needs my help—not only for a place to lay her pretty blonde head but in finding real love, which she’s not going to get with the crazy men she picks up online. Too bad she’s a twenty-four-year-old virgin and I’m a bad boy wide receiver. She’s off limits for a hardcore player like me—and we’re just friends. Instead, I’m her matchmaking service, no matter how jealous it makes me when I tag along on her dates. I can keep my self-control. Right? No way will I give in to everything inside me that dreams of a girl like her in my world. I may be the best wide receiver in the country, but how could I hold on to a girl like her?Trade Review“Madden-Mills masterfully handles the protagonists’ insecurities and traumas to produce a love story that’s equal parts tantalizing, gut-wrenching, and sweet.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rife with uproarious moments and banter that sings, this scorching contemporary will captivate Madden-Mills’s fans.” —Publishers Weekly “Not My Romeo quickly rose to one of my top reads of the year…” —Romantic Rush “…Ilsa Madden Mills writes broken, damaged and flawed [men] to perfection. They are always so easy to connect with and fall head over heels in love with.” —OMGReads “I’m lost for words on how to express my love…This sports romance has some of what you expect but also so much more.” —Book Boyfriend and Husband Make Three “One of my favorites books ever!” —Dreams Book Club “Lovable and interesting main characters, dynamic secondary characters, and a unique plot that kept me engaged. I was honestly sad when it ended.” —My Little Book Nook “Jack Hawke is my newest Ilsa addiction. I can’t help it, I just love the sexy broken ones so much. Especially when they are also sweet & caring, you just want to bundle them up and protect them from this twisted world forever!” —The Masque Reader “A happy ending so carefully wrought that you can’t help but tear up over both the pleasure of the moment and the pain of having to leave characters…” —Professor Romance “Ilsa has exceeded any expectation I had of her newest deliciously sizzling hot bad boy in Not My Romeo!! A truly delightful and roll in the floor funny rom-com.” —Delish, Divine and All Mine “…hot romance and great banter…this is a must read!” —Simon Says “Wonderfully written rom-com…From Elena’s family, to the little town of Daisy, Jack’s teammates, and Romeo the pig, everything was just so wonderful!” —Romance Reader Gal “Did not want this story to end and yet, I could not stop reading. She’s one of my top five favorite authors who never, ever disappoints.” —Fairwood Reader

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling authors Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward comes a love story about taking chances and the surprises that come with them. My love story all started with a letter. Only it wasn’t from the man I’d eventually fall in love with. It was from his daughter. A sweet little girl named Birdie Maxwell who’d written to the magazine that I worked for. You see, once a year my employer fulfilled a few wishes for readers. Only that column didn’t start up again for months. So I fulfilled some of her wishes myself. It was harmless…so I thought. Until one day I took things too far. While anonymously granting yet another of Birdie’s wishes, I got a look at her father. Her devastatingly handsome, single dad father. I should have stopped playing fairy godmother then. I should have left well enough alone. But I just couldn’t help myself. I had a connection to this girl. One that had me acting irrationally. Like when I showed up on their doorstep.Trade Review“Hilarious mishaps, unexpected twists, and a large dollop of sweetness combine into an irresistible romance. This one is sure to tug at readers’ heartstrings.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Happily Letter After by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward is the Sleepless in Seattle of our times.” —POPSUGAR

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Book SynopsisUSA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn’s latest bauble is the charming story of a crafting queen battling a jaded divorce lawyer on a wedding reality show. Luna Rossi is a veritable crafting genius—she can bedazzle and bead so hard her Etsy site is one of the hottest in the world. So it’s only natural that Luna would convince her brother and his husband-to-be to compete on The Wedding Game, a “do-it-yourself” TV show, for the title of Top DIY Wedding Expert. As a jaded divorce lawyer, Alec Baxter scoffs at weddings and romance. But when his recently engaged brother begs him to participate in The Wedding Game, Alec grudgingly picks up a glue gun and prepares for some family bonding. Both fierce competitors, Luna and Alec clash on national TV as harsh words and glitter fly with abandon. But as they bicker over color swatches and mood boards, they find themselves fighting something else: their growing mutual attraction. While Luna is torn between family loyalty and her own feelings, Alec wonders if he might have been wrong about love and marriage all along…Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Romance “Readers won’t have to be reality TV fans to get a kick out of this fun, quirky rom-com.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman. Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a “help wanted” post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply on a whim. Who knows? Maybe traveling to a new place is just what she needs to figure out her next move. When the friends arrive in the tiny idyllic town of Corsekelly, they instantly fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly townspeople. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman. Busy wrestling his own demons, Rowan’s in no mood to deal with the quirky American—even if she is a bonny lass. As Bonnie and Rowan’s paths inevitably cross, insults—and sparks—fly. Can the pair build on their similarities to help each other find purpose and direction…and maybe romance too? Or will their passionate tempers fling them apart?Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Romance

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Book SynopsisAn out-of-this-world romantic comedy featuring an astronaut tasked with training a Hollywood actor for a space flick. Astronaut Regina “Reggie” Hayes wants to be the first woman on the moon—it’s all she’s ever dreamed of. But after a PR disaster, Reggie is off the list for a lunar mission. To rehabilitate her reputation with NASA, she agrees to a different kind of assignment: astronaut “training” with a Hollywood action hero. Jon Leo is a charmer. With credits that include an underperforming sitcom and a campy action flick called Space Dude, his upcoming role in a prestigious movie could prove he’s a star. But Jon isn’t just big muscles and an otherworldly smile—he’s also a total space nerd. He’s pumped about his own personal space camp…until he meets ice-cold Reggie. Although Reggie and Jon are polar opposites, their mutual attraction is undeniable, and it only takes a few weeks in close quarters for them to give in to its magnetic force. Jon is set on convincing Reggie this is a match made in the heavens, but her future is in space, and his is among stars of the Hollywood kind. The odds of successfully launching a real relationship outside the confines of the training base are anything but optimal. Reggie, content with keeping things casual, is forced by a sudden turn of events to confront the possibility of losing Jon forever. Now, she’ll do whatever it takes to win both the man and the moon.Trade Review“A stellar debut full of horny heart and humor.” —Library Journal (starred review) “The fun, original premise of Comfort’s debut—which pairs a NASA scientist with an up-and-coming film star—will draw readers in…” —Publishers Weekly “A goth, bisexual astronaut takes on the task of training a himbo actor for his role in an Oscar-bait space movie…Fans of grumpy-sunshine pairings will revel in the banter and chemistry between these two…” —Kirkus Reviews “The Astronaut and the Star was a feel-good romantic comedy that had plenty of heart, entertaining banter, science-y goodness, and an opposites attract couple who will quickly win your heart.” —Harlequin Junkie (Harlequin Junkie Recommends) “A unique, fun, and steamy romantic comedy filled with space science.” —The Nerd Daily “The Astronaut and the Star is sure to be on everyone’s keeper shelf. A goth ice-queen astronaut meets a sweetie-pie himbo actor, and the result is all pointed jabs and heart-melting heat. I loved every page of this fabulous grumpy-sunshine romance.” —Victoria Dahl, USA Today bestselling author “A slow-burn, funny, and sharp romantic comedy. Jen Comfort brings a new meaning to grumpy/sunshine romance. A must-read.” —Meghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author

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Book SynopsisIt was supposed to be a good day. On the one-year anniversary of her divorce, Alex Martinez is getting closure—and margaritas with her two best friends. But just before the celebratory meetup, Alex is clobbered by life once again. Damping the cheer is the diagnosis of a brain tumor she can’t pronounce, a procedure she’d rather postpone, and the prospect of what to say to an already heartbroken mother. Not that Alex plans to tell her anything anytime soon. Going from blissful to blindsided in one afternoon, Alex has other plans: to be impulsive and embark on an adventure she’ll never forget. Expected destinations: the Grand Canyon, Puerto Rico, and zip-lining through Costa Rica. Unexpected companion: a hiker named David who’s found a woman after his own heart. But no matter how enriching the journey, how long can Alex keep running? It’s time to accept past griefs, reconnect with her mother, and find her way back to happy. For Alex, whatever the future holds, maybe everything she really needs to face is right where she left it.Trade Review“Cuban American Escudero writes a sometimes gritty, occasionally hilarious, and mostly heart-wrenching story. A relatable, gripping tale, infused with Latinx culture, that packs an emotional wallop.” —Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisA meddling app says she’s about to meet her match, but which of the four possibilities is the one—and more importantly, is she ready for love? Find out in this novel about family, soul mates, and chasing dreams by the author of Have We Met? Tiwanda Harris’s thirtieth birthday is a turning point. Gifted her late mother’s journal, Tiwanda is finally getting a glimpse of who her mother was as an adult. Shortly after, the budding entrepreneur receives a grant to jump-start a delicious business opportunity—and her sweet dreams don’t end there. Tiwanda’s been sent a dating app called Met that promises four matches, and among them, her soul mate. All Tiwanda has to do is tap “Yes”… Though she’s doubtful about fitting romance into her life, the choices are hers. As the matches begin to surface, Tiwanda is surprised to find that maybe there is some future potential there after all. But which one could lead to real love? Only time will tell. That is, if she can find the time. With her focus split between launching her career, helping heal old family rifts, maintaining friendships while building new ones, and also trying to open her heart to romantic love, chasing so many dreams is leaving Tiwanda breathless. But who knows? With destiny on her side, maybe there’s a chance all those dreams could come true.

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Book SynopsisWhen life stops making sense, it’s time to raise the anchor and follow the tide. Twenty-two years of marriage, and all Becca Larkin’s divorce settlement includes is a live-aboard sailboat and a huge helping of heartache. So when normally cautious Becca proposes a girls’ trip with her daughter, Liv, boating from Maine to a ready buyer for the boat in Miami, it seems like a recipe for a fun summer and a fresh start. After all, how hard can this sailing thing be? Enter Grant Murphy, a stunning Irish sailing coach that Liv can barely stand—and Becca can’t seem to resist. Grant’s too young for Becca, but he’s insightful and kind, and his passion for sailing is contagious. Through his eyes, Becca sees for the first time in years a future she might want to navigate toward. There are seventeen hundred miles between Maine and Miami, but the journey Becca’s on can’t be charted on any map. And the only way to get there is to hoist the sails and throw caution to the wind. From the bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler comes a sparkling novel about mothers and daughters, change and escape, and learning to love again.Trade ReviewPraise for Wherever the Wind Takes Us “Fans of Marian Keyes, Nicola Yoon, and Karen Raney will appreciate the evolving mother-daughter relationship, while a surprising source of romance adds intrigue to this journey of self-discovery, self-reliance, and perseverance.” —Booklist Praise for Kelly Harms Seven Day Switch “Harms’s latest captures the messy, complicated, and often all-consuming mindset of motherhood.” —Booklist (starred review) “Written with Harms’s disarming humor and honesty, The Seven Day Switch is fun and funny—and leaves you with a powerful punch.” —Maddie Dawson, bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners The Bright Side of Going Dark “A surprisingly easy read containing a little romance, a lot of personal growth, and an honest look at weighty topics.” —Kirkus Reviews The Overdue Life of Amy Byler “A great light read full of tears, laughter, and charming, relatable characters.” —Library Journal (starred review) “No one cuts right to the heart of life—in all its hilarity and heartbreak—quite like Kelly Harms.” —Kristy Woodson Harvey, author of Slightly South of Simple “A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is the ultimate escape…” —New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisFrom The Astronaut and the Star author Jen Comfort comes a wildly electric romance about two musicians who collide on the stage of a Nevada opera house.Self-professed diva Erika Greene has it all: a starring role on Broadway, legions of fans, spectacular natural talent. But after an accident on stage leaves her face scarred and her career in shambles, Erika retreats to Paris, Nevada, where she’s inherited a ramshackle opera house in desperate need of some TLC.Erika pours her savings into the building, but it’s not enough to stave off casino developer Raoul Decomte’s avaricious gaze. With foreclosure imminent, she leases the space to some unexpected tenants: a German hair metal band, fronted by glam rock god Christof Daae.Erika is tempted by Christof’s low-slung leather pants—and even more so by his ambitious drive to make Nacht Musik international superstars—but he’s off-limits. The rest of his band thinks he’s still dating their beloved keyboardist, who is conveniently not present on this jaunt to the American Southwest. When Erika finds out Christof’s been unceremoniously dumped and is trying to keep it under wraps, she makes a deal to keep his secret…for a price, of course.Christof is desperate to hold the rest of the band together after his keyboardist’s departure, but he can’t maintain the charade forever. Nor can he resist the opera house’s mysterious proprietor, who tempts him with midnight singing lessons. It isn’t long before sensuous nighttime interludes turn into smoldering backstage encounters.But can their newly ignited passion survive the searing light of day? Or will their beautiful duet turn into a brokenhearted power ballad for one?

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Book SynopsisA million reasons to go home. One hot reason to stay. From New York Times bestselling author Elle Casey comes the second book in the sexy Red Hot Love Series. Emerald Collins is nothing like her strong-willed sister Amber. When she found out her father was a member of the legendary rock group Red Hot, sensitive Em was determined to carry on as normal—she had no interest in finding out more about her dad or leaving her quiet sanctuary in Maine. But while visiting Amber in New York, Em meets Sam, a tortured, sexy, and utterly unsuitable musician. Sam and Em are used to life behind the scenes but their undeniable attraction is about to put them right in the spotlight. When Sam reveals a shocking secret about his past, Emerald has to make a choice. Will she follow her head and return home or is the magnetism between them and the excitement of the big city enough for her to follow her heart?

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Book SynopsisBoy meets Girl, Boy marries Girl, and years later Boy mysteriously disappears in this Gordon Lish–style novel.The boy and the girl have been married for decades, mostly getting along as they go about their lives. But one day, like thousands of people around the world, the boy vanishes, and the girl is left to wait, wonder, and worry. Will he return? Who might she be if she moves on without him?This is a world where every morning the cat gets fed and the coffee gets made, but also one in which God sometimes lives in the garage – she likes to sleep on the freezer – and gigantic words can fall from the sky. Not Anywhere, Just Not cracks open the small dramas of our lives to show the dread and wonder inside all of us."Ken Sparling is a brilliant writer and this book, like all his books, is a beauty. Sparling chronicles the times I fear most—the moments of loneliness, of loss, of ennui—and somehow makes them seem worthwhile, even wondrous, and often flat-out funny. His work makes life look livable, which makes him a wizard to me." – Derek McCormack, author of Castle Faggot"A gorgeous rendition of the domestic uncanny, Not Anywhere, Just Not is an ostensibly quiet book that slowly and carefully unnerves and unsettles you--both because of its precise swapping out of reality and because of just how familiar it so often seems. All of us, Sparling seems to say, are on the verge of vanishing at any moment." – Brian Evenson, author of Song for the Unraveling of the WorldTrade Review"In Ken Sparling’s sixth novel, people sometimes just disappear. And when they reappear, they can’t quite say where they’ve been. When this happens to one half of a middle-aged couple, the partner who remains frets about his eventual return. Bordering magic realism and absurdity, Not Anywhere, Just Not is sure to be a metaphysical delight." – Andrew Woodrow-Butcher, Quill & Quire '2023 Spring Fiction Preview'"Not Anywhere, Just Not is a rhythmic, brooding novel in which a woman whose life was intertwined with her husband’s searches for an identity after his loss." – Kristen Rabe, Foreword Reviews' Book of the Day"It is a pleasure to read something that has ideas, that poses questions and that desires participation from the reader." – Kris Rothstein, Subterrain

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Book SynopsisFalling in love can be complicated—especially when you’ve already broken up. Ellie Shaw loves love. Unfortunately, she’s also an expert in break-ups. When a friend needs help with her ‘too nice to dump’ boyfriend, Ellie agrees to help. What she doesn’t expect is for American Dan to be kind, caring, to love dogs and look like a Disney hero. In other words, completely too good to be true. She lets him down with grace and, encouraged by her friends, sets up Softer Landings, offering kinder, gentler break-ups. A year later American Dan reappears in her life. With a new girlfriend. One who also decides he’s not the one for her. The team hatch a plan to let Dan down easy, but while Ellie attempts to lead him gently away, real sparks start to fly. There’s just one big problem she can’t ignore. Can Ellie reveal that their romance is the result of an elaborate con without it feeling like a huge betrayal? Or is she about to star in the most awful dumping of all time?

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Book SynopsisIn a sizzling romance that sparkles with wit and depth, two wounded souls meet by chance in the desert and agree to get married, and their lives will never be the same.On a normal day, Emmaline Darling isn?t a car thief. She?s just a simple girl who runs a bookstore and adores cats. But when she?s stranded in the desert and needs to get away from her dangerous ex-boyfriend, she picks her only option: swiping the keys to a famous football player?s Lamborghini and speeding away.Football star Graham Harlan is in chaos. First he took a hit on the field that left him with a near-death experience, and now he?s promised his brother he?ll get married to secure the family inheritance. Trouble is he isn?t even seeing anyone.Then a mystery woman steals his car. With his usual stubbornness, he tracks her all the way to Manhattan and gives her an ultimatum: marry me or I?ll press charges.Her choice is obvious, only neither of them expect the sparks that ignite between them.As the end of their arrangement looms, will Graham take a chance on love or let his darling walk away forever?

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